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Patent GB-2175364-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcing member having projections
Inventor: NISHIMOTO TAKASHI
IPC: B29C70/16
Filed: 1986-04-11
Abstract: A reinforcing member has at least one projection on its surface, which is formed by wrapping a cord- like material on the circumferential surface of a fibre-reinforced synthetic resin core 12, the cord-like material 6 being formed by twisting continuous fibre bundles at a pitch in the range of from 3 turns/ 10 cm to 15 turns/ 10 cm. The fibre bundles comprise glass, or carbon, or boron, or metal, or natural or synthetic fibres. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175813-A (GB)
Title: A rowing machine
Inventor: GROVE CLIFFORD GARY
IPC: A63B69/06
Filed: 1986-06-04
Abstract: A rowing machine 2 comprises a frame 4, a seat 6 mounted for forwards and backwards movement on a part 8 of the frame 4, feet anchor means 12, 14 for securing a person's feet in position when that person is seated on the seat 6 and is using the rowing machine 2 to simulate a rowing-type action, hand grip means 24 for pulling on during the simulated rowing-type action, and resistance means associated with the hand grip means 24, the resistance means comprising a flexible elongate member 28 eg a webbing belt which is coiled around a hub within a housing 22. The hub is preferably mounted on a clutch arrangement comprising a pair of needle roller clutch devices (Fig. 3) and the elongate member 23 is biassed into a wrapped position around hub by a flat coil spring (32, Fig. 2). The machine preferably includes an electrically or mechanically controlled means for varying the resistance of the resistance means to the pulling action of the person, the varying means comprising a belt bearing against a fly wheel (124, 104, Fig. 2). A mechanically operated resistance varying means may include a movable weight arrangement (Fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194863-A (GB)
Title: Continuous monitoring of ground fault
Inventor: STOVES MATHEW WILLIAM
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 1986-08-23
Abstract: A ground fault monitor 16 comprises a DC voltage source 18 connected via a series resistance R2 to the neutral side of an isolated AC source 12 and load 10. The voltage developed across R2 is monitored via a low pass filter 20, the output signal V3 therefrom being a function of the ground fault resistance R1 and independent of the AC power supply voltage V1. The signal V3 may be coupled to an alarm or trip device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181519-A (GB)
Title: Spool valve
Inventor: BAXTER MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: F15B13/02
Filed: 1986-10-06
Abstract: A directional control spool valve 2 has a motion control valve 26 in the spool controlling the regenerative flow path provided in the spool, to lock the load if source pressure drops during regenerative operation. A motion control valve 3, 4 for each load port A, B may be provided in the housing, arranged to act as a relief valve and also to cut off drain flow from the load 6 if source pressure P drops. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185038-A (GB)
Title: Partial combustion of hydrocarbons
Inventor: DESTY DENIS HENRY
IPC: C01B3/36
Filed: 1986-04-11
Abstract: A process for the conversion of hydrocarbons in which a gaseous fuel is mixed with an oxygen containing gas in a reactor (1) by passing one component through an annular space (5) and then through the holes (9) of a foraminous cone (2) and the other component through the nozzle (3) located at the throat of the cone. The resultant fuel/oxygen containing gas composition is fuel rich and is ignited (B) and reacted in the reaction chamber. The product of the process may be withdrawn and collected.
Patent GB-2183265-A (GB)
Title: Fire retardant fabrics
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM
IPC: D04H1/43
Filed: 1986-12-24
Abstract: A fire retardant fabric is made of selecting from known fire retardant fibres a mixture of fibres, making at least two fabric components, eg yarns or fleeces, from different combinations of said fibres, assigning said selected fibres to said components and assembling said components into a fabric having improved fire retardant properties as compared with a fabric made from a single fabric component comprising all said selected fibres in like proportion. Fabrics comprising a mixture of three different fibres each of which is selected from one of the group consisting of aramid fibre, modacrylic fibre, fire retardant polyester fibre and fire retardant viscose fibre are described. Where the fabric is woven, the respective components may be the warp and weft yarns. In a knitted fabric the respective yarns may be plated so that one fibre may predominate on one face and another fibre on the opposite face.
Patent GB-2203388-A (GB)
Title: Liferaft launching system
Inventor: BARBER KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: B63C9/22
Filed: 1987-04-07
Abstract: A launching system for launching liferafts (10) from ships and other vessels, comprises means (12) to store a plurality of liferafts (10) each in a stowed condition, means (11) to move each of the life rafts (10) severally, to a launching position from where the liferafts may each in turn, be launched so that there is no need for the liferafts (10) to be manhandled from the stored position to the launching position. As described, the storage means comprises a carousel 16 and the launching means comprises a davit 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190460-A (GB)
Title: Cryopump with vibration isolation
Inventor: TUGAL HALIL
IPC: F16F3/12
Filed: 1986-09-23
Abstract: A vibration isolator particularly suited to isolating a closed cycle refrigerator in a cryopump includes two bellows (12, 52) covered with vibration damping material (54) and separated by an intermediate mass (53). The damping material (54) fills the spaces between corrugations of the bellows (12) and is bonded to the bellows (12).
Patent GB-2205630-A (GB)
Title: Base unit and valve for underground water supply chamber
Inventor: WATERFIELD ANTONY
IPC: E03B9/08
Filed: 1987-06-08
Abstract: A base unit (10) for an underground water supply chamber (52) comprises a moulded plastics body having a through bore (12) providing an inlet passageway (14), an outlet passageway (16) and a control valve (28) therebetween to control the flow of fluid through the passageways of the base unit, the control valve being adapted for operation remote from the base unit. As shown the control valve has a valve stem (32) for cooperation with a detachable valve actuator key (50) for remote operation of the valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215068-A (GB)
Title: A drawing board
Inventor: WALTON COLIN FREDERICK
IPC: B43L13/04
Filed: 1988-02-12
Abstract: A drawing board (2) comprising a board (4), support means (6) for supporting the board (4) at a desired drawing angle, a rule (8), a pair of rack and pinion mechanisms (10) for moving the rule (4) across an upper surface (12) of the board (4), the rack and pinion mechanisms (10) being such that the pinions (14) are provided one at each end of the rule (4), the pinions (14) are connected by an elongate shaft (16), the racks (20) are provided adjacent opposite edges (24, 26) of the board (4), and the racks (20) are each in the form of a single threaded metal rod. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219657-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring the tension in an elongate flexible member
Inventor: HEWIT JAMES ROBERT
IPC: G01L5/04
Filed: 1988-06-09
Abstract: The apparatus for monitoring the tension in a vibrating flexible elongate member (4) includes a source of radiation (5) and a detector (8) for detecting radiation reflected from the flexible member. Variations in the intensity of the detected radiation arising from a variation in the path length of the detected radiation are sensed, and the natural frequency of vibration of the flexible member (4) is ascertained therefrom. The tension in the flexible member (4) is determined from the ascertained frequency value.
Patent GB-2207113-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lift
Inventor: BADASHA CHARLES
IPC: B60P1/44
Filed: 1988-07-07
Abstract: A vehicle lift apparatus which attaches to the underside of a vehicle loading deck (2) in proximity to the loading access opening (10) of the vehicle comprises longitudinal guide means (4) along which moves a carriage (5) from a stowed position to an outer position in which the ramp (9) of the lift apparatus may be moved between a lowered, ground position, an intermediate, pre-stowage position and a raised position in which the ramp is level with the deck (2). The ramp may be in two or more foldable parts (9a, b) to minimise stowage space and the movement required to store the ramp beneath the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207843-A (GB)
Title: Fishing line equipment
Inventor: ORMSSON GUOJON
IPC: A01K91/18
Filed: 1988-08-12
Abstract: Line-fishing equipment comprising a line (34) with snoods (35), hooks, and hook covers, each piece of equipment including a motor and hand-powered line winch (53) with a line governor which guides the line, when it is let out to sea or drawn in, onto a drum (12) which is equipped for the drawing in, arrangement and storage of the line. The line governor (17) nearest the drum is moveable lengthways with respect to the axis of the drum and is designed to move snoods with hooks and hook covers from the guide channel of the headline (34); the rotational axis of the drum is vertical and a bowl (14), open at the top and coaxial with the drum and attached to it is positioned underneath to receive hooks hanging down. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216037-A (GB)
Title: Air filtration system
Inventor: GRIFFIS STEVEN CRAIG
IPC: F24F8/10
Filed: 1988-11-17
Abstract: A remote control and monitor panel 44 is operatively connected to an air filtration unit 36 located within an enclosed contaminated space 10 from which asbestos is being removed. The panel is located outside of the enclosed contaminated space so that the air filtration unit may be controlled and monitored without the necessity of entering the enclosed contaminated space where the filtration unit is located. In a modification, additional air filtration units 36' are located in the enclosed contaminated space and are remotely controlled and monitored by the panel. Air filtration unit 36 exhausts air from space 10 through outlet 40, whereas the air filtration units 36' exhaust air back into space 10. Workers enter space 10 via clean room 20, shower room 26, and equipment room 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213261-A (GB)
Title: Assay of salicylates or reduced pyridine nucleatides
Inventor: ATKINSON ANTHONY
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 1988-12-02
Abstract: A method for determining the quantity of a salicylate or reduced pyridine nucleotide present in a sample - characterised by reacting any salicylate present with an enzyme which converts the salicylate to catechol and reacting the catechol produced with a compound selected from formulae (I), (II), (III) or (IV), wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently H, -NH2 or C1-C6 alkyl. R4-R10 are independently selected from H, alkyl, -NH2, -NR11R12, -OH, -COH, -CHO, -COOH, -CO(CH2)nH, -CONH(CH2)nCOOH or -NH2HOOCCOOH, H2NC6H5 where n is an integer from 1 to 5 inclusive and R11, R12 are independently selected from C1-C5 alkyl, to form a dye, the quantity of which can be estimated colorimetrically and the quantity of dye being a measure of the salicylate in the sample.
Patent GB-2218437-A (GB)
Title: Expansion joint for roads and bridges
Inventor: ANDO NAOTAKE
IPC: E01C11/10
Filed: 1989-01-05
Abstract: A cover member 3 spans an expansion joint gap 6 defined between two adjacent spaced apart sections of a surface layer 2 overlaid upon a support layer 1 of a road or bridge. A highly deformable elastomeric layer 4 is overlaid upon the support layer 1 and the cover member 3. A visco-elastic composite material layer 5 composed of aggregates and binders fills the expansion joint gap so as to be flush with the upper surface of the surface layer 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215108-A (GB)
Title: Amusement with prizes apparatus
Inventor: MARSH ANTHONY
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1989-01-30
Abstract: A prize adjusting device in an amusement with prizes apparatus contains a timer. The timer operates for a period depending on the actions of the player and according to the timing of those operations controls the nature of the prize obtainable. In one example, the prize is controlled according to the time taken between the start of the game period and the operation of a start member. The timer could in addition, or as an alternative, be started during the game to allow a stage of the game to continue until the timer times out, any previous operation of the timer thus affecting the period allowed for that stage. Extra time can be bought by adding further credit to the apparatus.
Patent GB-2228283-A (GB)
Title: Doors for glove boxes
Inventor: STEPHENS BRIAN JOHN
IPC: G21F7/04
Filed: 1989-02-04
Abstract: In order to carry out work inside an isolator, means is provided to introduce equipment and the work materials into the isolator, and to remove the products therefrom. To this end a hinged door (122), with its associated door frame (121), onto which the door sealingly closes, is mountable adjacent the isolator and defining the doorway (120), or aperture, thereinto, wherein the door proper is centrally and hingedly mounted onto a pressure bar (123) itself hinged (130, 131) at one end, and latchable (124) at the other, to the frame, the latch being an over-centre device hinged to the frame and co-acting with (a cam and notch surface at) the bar's free end so that, as it is operated, it first captures the bar, then forces it (and thus the door) toward the frame (to seal the aperture), and finally locks "over-centre" into place (in the notch), so securing the bar, and the door, in the closed position. The door may be one end of an air-lock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229352-A (GB)
Title: Wine racks
Inventor: HARGAN PATRICK EDWARD
IPC: A47B73/00
Filed: 1989-03-22
Abstract: A wine rack comprises a board (11), e.g., of wood, and means (12) for securing it to a wall with space between the rear (13) of the board (11) and the wall, the board (11) having a plurality of holes (14) inclined downwardly from the front (15) to the rear (13). The wine bottles are supported solely at their neck portion in a manner that a wine bottle whose mouth and adjoining neck portion are inserted into any one hole (14) will be supported generally horizontally - but preferable inclined slightly downwards from bottom to mouth i.e., in the usual racking attitude - by the neck resting on the lower front edge (19) of the hole (14) and by the usual flange adjacent the mouth engaging behind the upper edge (21) of the hole. The wine rack has a low cost construction yet is attractive in appearance whether empty or full (or nearly so) of wine bottles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231004-A (GB)
Title: Steering column decoupler
Inventor: JONES BRYAN
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1989-04-21
Abstract: A decoupler for a steering column of a motor vehicle has a collar (40) on one part (26) which holds a neck (42) on the other part (32). A packing (44) is fitted between the two parts to prevent there being any play between them. The collar has a circumferential opening (48), and a shank (46) on the other part can pass through this opening to allow the two parts to completely separate from one another in the event of a crash.
Patent GB-2234838-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: HARRIS DAVID
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1989-07-04
Abstract: Poster display apparatus comprises poster backing apparatus (1 Figure 2); support means for supporting the backing means generally upright and with an upper edge of the support means 2, 3, 4 generally horizontal; means for releasably attaching a poster to the upper horizontal edge 5 of the backing means; weighted poster tensioning means 7 slidably mounted for vertical movement parallel to the plane of the poster backing means and having a generally horizontal lower edge; and means for detachably securing the lower edge of a poster to the lower edge of the poster tensioning means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234657-A (GB)
Title: Combined cutting and raking implement
Inventor: MOYCE HERBERT ARCHIBALD
IPC: A01D11/06
Filed: 1989-08-12
Abstract: The implement comprises a garden tool having a plurality of curved raking prongs (1); a cutting blade (5) mounted so as to extend across one side of the prongs (1); and a handle (4), the arrangement being such that, with the implement one way up, it may be used with a curved portion of the prongs (1) resting on the ground so their ends are raised clear of the ground and the blade (5) is supported just above the ground to cut weeds etc as the tool is slid across the ground and, with the implement the other way up, it can be used as a conventional rake to rake up the weeds etc., that have been cut off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223098-A (GB)
Title: A method of and apparatus for measuring the temperature of the surface of a rotating roll
Inventor: BERENDS LAMBERT
IPC: G01K13/08
Filed: 1989-09-01
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the temperature of the surface of a rotating roll comprises a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of part of the roll surface without contacting the surface, means for comparing the measured temperature with a predetermined temperature and a contact temperature sensor which is normally spaced from the surface of the roll but which may be brought into engagement with the roll surface if the measured temperature deviates from a predetermined temperature. The non-contacting sensor is disposed outside the working width of the roll so as to effect a continuous measurement of the surface temperature and the contact sensor engages the roll surface at a position within its working width when brought into engagement. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2236465-A (GB)
Title: A component heating device
Inventor: BUTLER GERARD JOSEPH
IPC: H05B3/00
Filed: 1989-09-20
Abstract: A component heating device (10) suitable for heating a test piece to a predetermined temperature at which a tensile test of the test piece is carried out comprises a two part housing (12). Each housing part (14, 16) has a filament lamp (34, 36) and an elliptical reflector (38, 40) arranged therein. The filament lamps (34, 36) are spaced apart at opposite ends of the housing (12), and an aperture (32) is defined by the abutting ends (28, 30) of the housing parts (14, 16) within which is positioned a test piece. The elliptical reflectors (38, 40) are arranged to focus light emitted by the filament lamps (34, 36) onto opposite sides of the test piece to reduce thermal gradients in the test piece. The housing parts (14, 16) are hinged (26) together to allow easy loading and unloading of the test piece. Each filament lamp (34, 36) is provided with a pair of cooling fans (62, 70, 80, 88) to prevent overheating of the filament lamps (34, 36) and a transparent quartz shield (42, 44) is positioned around each filament lamp (34, 36) to prevent cooling air cooling the test piece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226509-A (GB)
Title: Device for holding eudiometers
Inventor: RABENECKER HORST
IPC: B01L9/06
Filed: 1989-12-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding eudiometers, by means of which a plurality of individual tubes are accommodated for the simultaneous through flow of a gas sample at at least one openable end of a connection element comprising a flow outlet. The device is such that conventional eudiometers with heat-sealed tips can be inserted in the device and, once fitted, all the eudiometers can be opened simultaneously. To this end, the device (1) is designed in such a manner that at least one portion (6, 6a) can be bent back, so that the tips (8) of all inserted eudiometers (2) can be broken off simultaneously at least at one end. 
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Patent GB-2239684-A (GB)
Title: A drum brake assembly
Inventor: QUINEY KENNETH MAURICE
IPC: F16D65/46
Filed: 1990-01-09
Abstract: A drum brake assembly comprises two brake shoes 2, 4 supported at one end by a fixed abutment 10; an expanding means 16 for urging the brake shoes 2, 4 apart and into contact with a brake drum (not shown); and a return spring 24 having one end attached to each brake shoe 2, 4 for urging the brake shoes together and away from the drum brake. The return spring comprises near one end first and second spring helixes 28, 30 having a loop therebetween. The first spring helix 28, being nearer the end of the return spring, has one end, furthest from the end of the return spring, which can be engaged by an assembly tool for expanding the spring during assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234095-A (GB)
Title: Memory arrangement
Inventor: YOO YONG-JUN
IPC: G06F12/06
Filed: 1990-02-23
Abstract: An arrangement is provided for expanding memory capacity of a computer just by adding a compatible memory board. A main board 10 controls a plurality of similar memory boards 20, each of which includes: a memory controller 21 for addressing a plurality of memory elements arranged in a memory array 25, on the basis of a memory controller selection signal CS generated on the memory board 20; means 23 for latching memory board selection data D@ output from the main board 10 on the basis of a clock pulse CK input thereto; and a memory board selection means 22, 26 for generating the memory controller selection signal CS on the basis of the output signal of the latching means 23 and controlling the operation of the memory controller 21. Setting of a switch 22 enables only one memory board 20 at a time to respond to the main board 10 to allow the respective memory array 25 to be addressed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244506-A (GB)
Title: Support for the foot of a ladder
Inventor: VEAL CONSTANCE NORMA
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1990-05-30
Abstract: The support for a ladder enables its use on an inclined surface or on a stepped surface. A substantially horizontal, in use, member (1) is adapted to rest at one end on a first portion of the surface. A support member (3) is connected to the horizontal member at or adjacent its other end and extends in a generally vertical downward direction. The support member (3) is of variable length and is adapted to rest on a portion of the surface at a lower level than the first surface portion. A pair of cups (2) are connected to the horizontal member (1) to receive the feet of a ladder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247536-A (GB)
Title: Stepped wedge shaped plate light spreading device
Inventor: RUSSELL RICHARD PAUL
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1990-08-28
Abstract: An optical device for spreading light that consists of a thin transparent wedge shaped plate which has face 4 fashioned with a number of small steps 5 in such a manner that light entering the device from the thick end 1 is reflected and emitted from face 3. The angled faces of the steps 5 may be curved, multi-facetted or finely roughened so the light reflected, by each step is spread out. The other face of each step may be parallel to face 3. The device may be incorporated in a liquid crystal display and may be used with the light emitting face 3 towards or away from the area to be illuminated. With the light emitting face 3 away from the area to be illuminated a reflector must be incorporated to reflect the light back through the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236321-A (GB)
Title: Detergent composition
Inventor: WATANABE TAICHI
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1990-09-11
Abstract: A detergent composition comprising (A) one or more amidoamine amphoteric surfactants; (B) one or more sulfosuccinate surfactants; and (C) a non-volatile silicone having a viscosity of 5-15,000,000 cSt at 25 DEG C is disclosed. It possesses high lathering capability and excellent detergency, is only slightly irritatative to the skin and the eye, and provides excellent hair conditioning effects; e.g. easy hair-setting and combing through the hair after drying. The detergent composition is especially suitable for use as a shampoo and a light-duty detergent for fine fabrics.