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Patent GB-2208013-A (GB)
Title: Stereo viewer
Inventor: LI ADLEN MOW-CHEUNG
IPC: G02B30/25
Filed: 1987-08-14
Abstract: A stereo viewer 10 adapted to produce three-dimensional images as well as to produce special visual effect by means of fusion of images, said stereo viewer comprises a housing 12 having a display window 26, a generally L-shaped slot 30 provided on the housing to receive two hingedly connecting planular members 38,40 therethrough, and a pair of images 34,36 being provided respectively on the two planular members. A two-way surface semi-mirror (50,Fig.3) is secured within the housing in a slanted position bisecting the two images. Filter means (96,98,Fig.3) is disposed in parallel spaced relationship with each image so that an observer wearing polarising spectacles can see one image by each eye. Two window means 90,(92,Fig.3) are provided on the housing to transmit light therethrough coming either from natural or artificial light sources. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195775-A (GB)
Title: Inclinometer
Inventor: RAMSEY JOSEPH
IPC: G01C9/12
Filed: 1987-09-17
Abstract: An inclinometer of the kind for fitment for example to tractors, load lifting cranes, and lifting devices and gantries. So that its accuracy will not significantly fall off even after long periods of use without servicing, the inclinometer includes at least one signaling device constituted by a flexible metal strip 16 firmly anchored at one (upper) end and carrying in a region intermediate its ends at least one electrical strain gauge 20, the latter forming part of a Wheatstone Bridge electric circuit so that tilting of the inclinometer causes movement of an ammeter needle. As shown there is a pair of devices 12, 14 to measure inclination in perpendicular planes. Each strip 16 carries a pair of weights 18 at its lower end, and two strain gauges 20 connected in adjacent arms of a bridge circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213435-A (GB)
Title: Multihull assembly mechanism
Inventor: LABOUCHERE JAMES
IPC: B63B7/02
Filed: 1987-12-09
Abstract: In order for the outer hulls 8 of a multihull to fold inward to reduce the craft's beam when disassembled, the outer hulls 8 are attached on hinges 5 to cross-beams 2 on opposite sides of the central longitudinal axis of the craft. Opposite cross-beams are connected at their inner ends to common hinged attachments 4 which allow the cross-beams to pivot from an extended position FIG 1 to a folded position. The structure is braced with tensile members 6 for rigidity, and to allow the beams to fold inward, an assembly carrying any pair of bracing attachments moves parallel to the longitudinal axis of the craft and relative to the hinged cross-beam attached 4, allowing the cross-beams to rotate inward without releasing bracing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201686-A (GB)
Title: Paving with raised formations
Inventor: STROPPINANA FERNANDO
IPC: E01C5/18
Filed: 1988-03-01
Abstract: The raised formations (3) of paving, particularly for the provision of guide and boundary lines for use by the visually handicapped, are provided, at least in part, with surface profiles (4) with an anti-slip function. The formations (3) and profiles (4) may be formed integrally with the base layer (2) from rubber or a plastics material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225470-A (GB)
Title: Alarm tamper detection device
Inventor: GRANT JOHN T
IPC: G08B29/04
Filed: 1988-10-14
Abstract: The device detects intrusion by a foreign body into the interior of an alarm housing and comprises a sensing member 12 which in use of the device is positioned for example adjacent apertures in the housing so as to be movable in response to entry into the housing of a foreign body. Movement of the sensing member is detected by a magnetic reed switch 36 connected to activate the alarm. The sensing member is preferably held in its rest position by a magnet 28 attached to the sensing member and a fixed metallic block 30. The magnet also acts to operate on the reed switch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215826-A (GB)
Title: Laundry drier with droplet removal
Inventor: SACCONATO EMANUELE
IPC: D06F25/00
Filed: 1989-01-09
Abstract: A combined laundry-washing and -drying machine comprises a washing tub within which a drum is rotatably mounted and is capable of containing the laundry both during the washing operation and during the drying operation, a pneumatic drying circuit comprising a fan 7 and a condensation device, the fan being arranged to push dry heated air into contact with the laundry, by way of a conduit provided with heating elements, and to draw in the hot wet air by way of the discharge opening of the tub and through the condensation device, the condensation device being of substantially tubular form and having associated with it at least one spray nozzle 14 for providing a spray within the device for inducing condensation of moisture in the air, the nozzle or nozzles being connected to the water system via a control valve, wherein the portion of the condensation device which is disposed between the fan and the cooling water spray nozzle or nozzles has a plurality of annular enlargements 15 in its peripheral cross-section, so that droplets in the air are driven against the wall of the condensation device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232745-A (GB)
Title: A fluid control valve
Inventor: WILLIAMSON CHRIS
IPC: F16K35/04
Filed: 1989-06-12
Abstract: In a conventional gas control valve with a valve body (3) having inlet and outlet ports (1) and a valve member (2), locking means are arranged to automatically engage when the valve member (2) is moved to its closed position, the locking means comprising a locking ball (14) held within a first bore (12) of the valve body (3) against the action of a spring (13) by a washer (8) carried by the valve member (2) and rotation of the valve member (2) to the closed position aligns a second bore (16) in the washer with the first bore (12) so that the locking ball is urged into the second bore (16) and prevents rotation of the valve member (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235269-A (GB)
Title: Anchor plate for door hinge screws
Inventor: CRANE DENIS G
IPC: F16B37/02
Filed: 1989-08-18
Abstract: An anchor plate 20 for a door hinge 60 provides a plurality of spatially disposed helical recesses 24 each with a flight of at least one pitch length, the flight having an open bottom to accommodate the tip of the screw 40 and allow the screw, on turning, to penetrate into the flight and eventually be secured thereto by the tapered profile and mating flight of the screw. Such a plate 20 is invaluable in securing a door hinge 60, using conventional screws 40, to door jambs 12 when those door jambs are made of materials such as laminates, masonite (RTM), particle board, fibreboard or other man-made compositions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223940-A (GB)
Title: Device for temporarily fixing a stick to a support
Inventor: VOGT WALTER
IPC: A45B1/04
Filed: 1989-08-24
Abstract: The device (1) which is designed to be clipped to a support such as the edge of a table, comprises two arms (5, 6) which are superimposed and hinged to a body (4) in order to be able to clamp the support. The lower arm (6) is provided with a spring (7). When not in use, the two arms are folded against the body. The back of the body comprises a pair of opposed wings (11, 12) maintaining it by clipping onto the stick (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229021-A (GB)
Title: Redundancy CAM using word line from memory
Inventor: SWEHA SHERIF
IPC: G11C29/00
Filed: 1990-01-08
Abstract: A redundancy programming circuit 31 employs a two EPROM cell CAM for storing programmed states of redundant memory elements. The CAMs are disposed aside a memory array 17a and word lines of the array are extended to the CAMs for programming the CAMs. Two word lines are coupled to each EPROM cell so that programming can still be achieved in the event one of the lines is defective. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246099-A (GB)
Title: Marking indicia on keytops
Inventor: HONG MING CHIN
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 1990-07-18
Abstract: The keytops of a keyboard or the like are marked with respective indicia by:     (a) applying a paint or other layer   (b) ablating the layer to form the indicia.   In a first embodiment the body of the key is translucent and the layer is opaque. The indicium is formed by selective removal of the layer by laser engraving, whereby the keytop can be illuminated by light from below passing through the removed portion. In a further embodiment the layer is of fluorescent material, and the final indicium is formed by removal of the material from areas not forming part of the indicium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236970-A (GB)
Title: Edge polisher
Inventor: HAKOMORI SHUNJI
IPC: B24B9/06
Filed: 1990-09-28
Abstract: An edge polisher for polishing chamfered edge portions on the front and rear sides of workpieces such as semiconductor wafers, glass sheets, quartz sheets or ceramic substrates includes a first machining stage 12 for polishing the front side of a workpiece and a second machining stage 13 for polishing the rear side of the workpiece, and mechanisms 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 for supplying, positioning, transferring, reversing and ejecting each workpiece. In the first and second machining stages, a workpiece is chucked on each of several index units 65 which are mounted on an intermittently rotating index table 60 and revolved around a polishing drum 61 located at the centre of the index table, and chamfered edge portions of the respective workpiece are pressed against the polishing drum to give a polishing treatment thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237552-A (GB)
Title: Controlled flexure element.
Inventor: KHODABANDEHLOO KOOROSH
IPC: B25J15/12
Filed: 1990-10-24
Abstract: A controlled flexure element, suitable for use as a gripping element for a robotic end effector, comprises a body (5) made from a resilient material such as natural or synthetic rubber. The body (5) includes a cavity (14) which is bounded on opposite sides by wall portions (18, 20) which have different compliances from each other. Inflation of the cavity, for example by compressed air, causes the cavity (14) to expand. The more compliant wall portion (18) is extended more than the less compliant wall portion (20), causing the element (4) to flex in the region of the cavity (14).
Patent GB-2248082-A (GB)
Title: Pile driving
Inventor: KONG SIN SENG
IPC: E02D7/20
Filed: 1990-11-14
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for placing piles in the ground, in which a hollow sleeve (22) is forced into the ground. under the action of a substantially continuous force to form a shaft, the sleeve (22) is withdrawn from the ground and material for forming a pile is introduced into the shaft before, during or after the removal of the sleeve (22) from the ground. The end of the sleeve (22) which is forced into the ground may be open or may be capped by a pile shoe. if the end is open, soil which enters the sleeve (22) as it penetrates the ground is retained in the sleeve (22). The sleeve (22) is then withdrawn at intervals to remove the soil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245491-A (GB)
Title: Inhibition of metabolic oxalate formation
Inventor: BAIS RENZE
IPC: A61K31/425
Filed: 1991-06-06
Abstract: It has been found that administration of a sulfhydryl compound (in particular, cysteine) or a cysteine derivative is effective in treating or preventing diseases resulting from defects of oxalale excretion (e.g. renal stones or gout). The sulfhydryl compound or cysteine derivative is administered either by itself or in the form of a pharmaceutical or veterinary composition.
Patent GB-2260957-A (GB)
Title: Pressurising portable containers, e.g. containing tennis balls
Inventor: LAY JOHN BARRINGTON
IPC: A63B39/02
Filed: 1991-11-04
Abstract: A portable container when closed by a lid has its internal pressure increased by forcing the gas within the lid into the base of the container and holding it there until re-opened. Rubber seals 7 are provided on the neck of the base and threads 5 are provided on the broader body of the base. The lid comprises a hollow cylindrical neck portion and a larger diameter body portion. As the lid is screwed down onto the container body the rubber seals contact the neck portion of the lid and air cannot escape. The more the lid is screwed down the more the internal pressure is increased (Fig 3). A locking device may hold the screwed down lid in position. The storage of pressurised tennis balls in such a container will increase their lifespan. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255346-A (GB)
Title: Grease composition for constant velocity joint
Inventor: OKANIWA TAKASHI
IPC: C10N10/04
Filed: 1992-02-20
Abstract: A grease composition for use in a constant velocity joint comprises a base oil containing (A) 5-25% by weight of a diurea thickener of the formula:   <IMAGE> (wherein each of R1 and R2 is a C6 aryl group, or a cyclohexyl group, the C6 aryl group forming 100 to 25 mol% of the total of R<1> and R<2>); (13) 0.5-3% by weight of molybdenum sulfide dialkyldithiocarbamate; (C) 0.5-3% by weight of an extreme pressure additive which is a zinc dithiophosphate of the formula:   <IMAGE> (wherein R is an alkyl or aryl group); (D) 0.5-3% by weight of a sulfur-phosphorus series extreme pressure additive containing no metallic element and having a sulfur content of 10-30% by weight and a phosphorus content of 0.5-5% by weight; and (E) 0.5-3% by weight of lead dialkyldithiocarbamate.
Patent GB-2253999-A (GB)
Title: Seat adjuster
Inventor: NINI JAMES PETER
IPC: B60N2/08
Filed: 1992-03-03
Abstract: A seat adjuster (12, 14) for selectively positioning a vehicle seat includes primary and secondary locking arrangements (40, 41) for resisting greater than normal loading which may be experienced by the seat adjuster (12, 14). When the seat is in its latched position any force tending to separate the two channel members (16, 20) will cause the secondary locking arrangement (41) to engage slots (18) in the lower channel member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267740-A (GB)
Title: Map pins
Inventor: HIPKIN ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: B43M15/00
Filed: 1992-06-13
Abstract: A map pin comprises a metal pin 3 onto which is moulded a plastics head 1 of square shape having a top face 9 surrounded by a bezel-like rim 12 which retains sheet material 11 marked or printed on its top face 9. The head includes marginal flanges 10 which are resiliently displaced to engage the sheet 11 to hold it in place. The shank 4 of the metal pin may be of frusto-conical form or of square or triangular section, and the head 1 of the pin may have decorative formations. Various designs map pins are disclosed with different shapes of heads and shanks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270259-A (GB)
Title: Treating hair or skin
Inventor: GOLD DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 1992-09-04
Abstract: A method of treating human hair or skin comprises applying an aqueous cosmetic or toiletry composition having a pH of between 4 and 6 to the human hair or skin as the only, or the last, step of the treatment method. Treatment may be shampooing. Compositions for the treatment may be hair creams, gels, mousses or sprays. Slightly acid pH of compositions negates adverse effects of tap water on hair or skin when tap water is used for rinsing.
Patent GB-2260908-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic cutter
Inventor: YANO MASAHIKO
IPC: A61F15/02
Filed: 1992-04-17
Abstract: An ultrasonic cutter suitable for cutting a fixing member to fix the affected part to be orthopedically treated, in which, for ensuring structural simplification as well as safe and easy cutting, the cutting blade (4) is provided with a cutting edge at the side (4A) thereof only and, at the tip (4B), is not provided with a cutting edge due to the rounded tip.
Patent GB-2263123-A (GB)
Title: Removable vehicle barrier post
Inventor: BAILEY ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: A vehicle entry control device comprises a socket (2) in which a post (6) is mounted. The socket (2) includes a box (7) which defines a space into which a paw at the lower end of an operating rod (11, fig. 2) located within the body (6) may be positioned to prevent removal of the post from the socket. The rod may be retained in the position corresponding to the locked position of the paw by key-operated lock located within a cowl (16) provided at the top edge of the post. The lock may be permanently secured to the post or plates may be attached to the end of the rod and the exterior post, the plates having apertures which align when the rod is in the locked position and through which a padlock may be attached. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268473-A (GB)
Title: Casing e.g.for housing a cartridge
Inventor: IKEBE MASARU
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1993-06-25
Abstract: A casing for housing a data disk or cartridge comprises an upper half 1 and a lower half 2 which are assembled to house e.g. a cartridge in the casing; an opening 3 for allowing the cartridge to be inserted into the casing and to be withdrawn from it, which is arranged in one of the sides of the casing; and a holding portion 4 which is elastically engageable with a stepped portion in the cartridge to be housed; wherein the holding portion 4 is formed on and in at least of one of the halves 1,2 to be integral with the one half. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284713-A (GB)
Title: Mounting of an intergrated circuit package on a circuit board
Inventor: SAUNDERS NICHOLAS IAN
IPC: H05K3/30
Filed: 1993-12-08
Abstract: A package for an integrated circuit, especially an ASIC, is of the PQFP type and provided with one or more holes therein to engage studs (3, Fig. 1B) on the circuit hoard (2). The studs and holes are sized and positioned accurately to ensure accurate alignment of pins (5) and tracks (6). Electrical connection is ensured by retaining means, e.g. a nut (4) or solder joint, holding the IC on the stud. In another embodiment, the studs (3) are used to provide power supply or earth connections to the intergrated circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287338-A (GB)
Title: Security alarm
Inventor: QUINTANA DAVID JEREMY
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 1994-03-08
Abstract: A security alarm for fishing tackle comprises a fishing rod support 10 having a rounded rod receiving portion 12 for embracing a fishing rod butt 14 of corresponding shape. A pressure switch 16 is set into the rod receiving portion such that the switch adopts a first state when a rod is present and embraced by the receiving portion and adopts a second state when the rod is removed from the receiving portion. An alarm signal generator is connected to the switch by cable 40 and generates an alarm signal upon the switch changing from the first state to the second state or upon interruption of the connecting means 40. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289017-A (GB)
Title: Durable sign system
Inventor: BUTCHER ROBERT FRANK
IPC: B41M7/00
Filed: 1994-03-28
Abstract: An advertising sign which produces low smoke emissions in the event of a fire, comprises a substrate, eg an aluminium sheet, provided successively with a stoved powder coating, a stoved silk screen printed image, and a stoved coating of clear powder. The coatings, and also the inks used in screen printing, have low smoke-emission properties. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289628-A (GB)
Title: Double sided scoreboard
Inventor: LLANWARNE DOUGLAS ARNOLD
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 1994-05-24
Abstract: A scoreboard comprises one set of controls and with identical information in the form of multi-digit numbers on its front 10 and on its rear 11. Each multi-digit number is created by numerals inscribed on the front and rear faces of the disc 15 and the annulus 16 which is supported by the grooved wheels 17 around its periphery and rotatable around the disc. The wheels are connected together and held in contact with the annulus by the belt 18 passing around them. One numeral on each face of the disc and the annulus is viewable through apertures specifically positioned on each side of the casing 10 and 11. Rotation of the knob 14 connected to the disc, or the handle 13 connected to one of the wheels, turns the disc or the annulus, thus changing the multi-digit number. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283204-A (GB)
Title: Variable-message greeting card.
Inventor: MAXWELL-STEWART CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 1994-07-27
Abstract: A greetings card (which may be of single ply, folded single ply, or more complex construction) has an area adapted to releasably receive a separate message-bearing element selected from a plurality of such elements having different respective greetings. As shown (Fig 3) the message-bearing element may be a small rectangular card (12) which is engaged in slits (13, 14) incised in the main card. In alternative embodiments the message bearing elements may have hook-like outlines or incised formations for engagement in a slit in the main card. The message-bearing elements may have distinctive outlines and designs. The card may be sold in a transparent sheath together with a plurality of different message-bearing elements (e.g. in the form of a sheet of mutually separable cards 12), an envelope, and instructions for use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282285-A (GB)
Title: VCO; Frequency synthesizers
Inventor: UEDA HIDEKI
IPC: H04L27/00
Filed: 1994-08-12
Abstract: When a switch 410 is turned ON corresponding to a frequency required by a controller 40, a capacitor 408 constitutes a capacitance component of a VCO 42 and when the switch 410 is turned OFF correspondingly to a frequency required by the controller 40, the capacitor 408 is disconnected from the VCO. Thus, it is possible to oscillate over a wide band frequency even if change of oscillation frequency due to change of as control voltage is small, by changing the capacitance component of the VCO separately from the control using the control voltage. The VCO may be a part of a phase locked loop frequency synthesizer. Phase noise on the VCO output due to noise on the control voltage of the VCO is reduced by the present invention. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292816-A (GB)
Title: Photographic processing
Inventor: EARLE ANTHONY
IPC: G03D5/04
Filed: 1994-08-27
Abstract: It is well known to process photographic materials in web and sheet form by passing the material through a photographic processor which comprises a plurality of processing stages, for example, developer, bleach, bleach-fix, wash, and stabiliser. The material is processed by being immersed in the solution in each of the processing stages. Described herein is a method of photographic processing in which the volumes of processing solution are reduced from level 18 to level 20 and and inert atmosphere e.g. nitrogen is provided inside each processing stage to counteract the deleterious effect of aerial oxidation and evaporation. The processing solution is preferably sprayed on the sensitive surface of film 22 by sprays (46, 48, 50) at the inlet to each tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293412-A (GB)
Title: Control of turbocharged engine fuel injection
Inventor: SOKELL S
IPC: F02D1/06
Filed: 1994-09-13
Abstract: To decrease the fuel delivery and black smoke emissions on rapid acceleration the rate of fuel pressure increase in the pump delivery conduit 4 is reduced by compression of air 13 in a blind conduit 11 branching from the delivery conduit. The fuel pump 2 provides a delivery pressure which increases as a direct function of engine speed and a quantity determined by the pressure in the intake manifold 2 and supplies injectors 5 with cam-operated plungers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281854-A (GB)
Title: Device for washing paint rollers
Inventor: WARD MARK WILLIAM
IPC: B44D3/00
Filed: 1993-05-28
Abstract: A device for washing the roller paint applicator comprises means for supporting the paint applicator so that the roller (11, 12) is free to rotate, means (4, 5, 6) for directing a jet or plurality of jets of water against the roller (11, 12) over substantially its whole axial length in a direction with a tangential component whereby to cause the roller (11, 12) to rotate about its axis (10) and cover means (3) for covering the roller (11, 12) and the water directing means (4, 5) for preventing undesired splashing during operation of the device. <IMAGE>