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Patent GB-2147357-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injectors for I.C. engines
Inventor: GRUNWALD WERNER
IPC: F02M53/06
Filed: 1984-07-30
Abstract: A fuel injector comprises an injection nozzle (10) and an incandescent coil (40) downstream thereof. The fuel jets from the nozzle suck in air from the engine combustion space through gaps (46), which air, in the interior of the incandescent coil (40), penetrates into the edge zones of the spray jets, where an easily ignitable mixture is obtained. The incandescent coil (40) is formed by the heating region (49) of a heater (50) which is provided with a dimensionally stable sheathing (68) and the unheated current-supply region (52) of which is fixed to the injection nozzle (10), preferably to its cap nut (28). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2149925-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring liquid volume and/or flow rate
Inventor: MACLACHLAN DONALD F A
IPC: G01F1/00
Filed: 1984-11-15
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the volume and/or rate of flow of a liquid, especially for urodynamic analysis, comprises a container (10) in which liquid (12) accummulates, an air-filled chamber (14) in communication with the interior of the container (10) at or adjacent to its base, for example via a diaphragm (16), and a pressure transducer (18) responsive to pressure changes in the air-filled chamber (14). The liquid is damped by baffles (20) in the container (10) and the air is damped by constrictions (22) in the chamber (14). The transducer output, which is proportional to liquid volume, can be processed to derive a measure of rate of flow. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165711-A (GB)
Title: Lamp holder
Inventor: CATALA JUAN GUELL
IPC: H01R33/965
Filed: 1985-01-10
Abstract: A lamp holder intended primarily for use in automobiles comprises a tubular body portion 10 of insulating material for receiving the cap of a bulb (not shown), and shaped to provide a lower region accommodating tab ends 13, 14 of terminal strips 11, 12 which extend into respective recesses 17, 24 in an upper region of the body 10 and provide respectively an inclined contact portion 16 and a transverse contact portion 23. The terminal strips 11, 12 have pressed-put retainer tabs 15 which serve, after insertion of the strips 11, 12 into position, to prevent withdrawal thereof by co-operation with respective shoulders 36, 25. The lower region of the body 10 has fitted thereto a cap-like shield 27 having a tubular entry 29 for leads to the tab ends 13, 14 and optional ribs 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160912-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securing a floor covering
Inventor: HOLFORD FREDERICK ROY
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 1985-06-17
Abstract: In order to form a skirting, a floor covering (6) is lipped up a wall (3) and is held in place by a strip (5). The invention dispenses with conventional timber skirting boards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178162-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic gyroscope
Inventor: PARKER JAMES WILSON
IPC: G01C19/72
Filed: 1985-07-18
Abstract: A fibre-optic interferometer gyroscope including means 16, 17 for applying a first phase modulation in the loop optical path 10 for alternating periods of time at frequency f1, means 18, 19 for applying a second phase modulation in the loop for alternating periods at frequency 2f1, and feedback control means 20, to which the output of the gyroscope is applied, to derive control signals therefrom to control the phase modulation means to drive the resultant component at frequency f1, of the optical intensity incident of the photodetector 15, to zero. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165360-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for continuously monitoring organic compounds in an aqueous stream
Inventor: TAKAHASHI YOSHIHIRO
IPC: G01N27/06
Filed: 1985-10-03
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the continuous monitoring of organic compounds in an aqueous sample stream. The sample stream is irradiated during passage through an ultraviolet light reaction zone in the presence of oxygen to partially oxidise the organic compounds for conversion to the corresponding ionized organic acid. The conductivity of the stream is then detected by passage through a conductivity detector 42. The gases in the stream may be sparged prior to detection. The conductivity of the stream may also be measured before irradiation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169462-A (GB)
Title: Combination weighing machine
Inventor: TERAMOTO OSAMU
IPC: G01G13/00
Filed: 1985-11-25
Abstract: A combination weighing machine comprises a plurality of weighing units (22) for weighing articles and producing weight indicative signals, combination arithmetic means (24) for combining these weight indicative signals in various combinations and selecting therefrom two combinations having sum weights close to a predetermined target weight, one having a sum weight above the target weight and the other a sum weight below the target weight, a judge unit (52) to select one of these combinations, and means (26) for unloading the weighing units corresponding to the selected combination and collecting the discharged articles for a subsequent packing process. The combination selecting operation is repeated to weigh out batches of articles, each having a weight close to the target weight. The judge unit (52) operates to make the average weight of the delivered batches as close to the target weight as possible using the output from a comparator (62) which receives the output of an accumulator (60, 58) receiving the deviation of the sum weight of each selected combination from the target weight. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183964-A (GB)
Title: Telephone power supply
Inventor: BLOMLEY PETER FRED
IPC: H04M19/08
Filed: 1985-11-28
Abstract: To provide an adequate dc supply to the electronics of a telephone, when on hook or off hook, there is a transistor (T2) with its emitter-collector path in one line wire, and a storage capacitor (Cpsu) across the input to the telephones's circuits. This capacitor is charged up and maintains dc supply when the line voltage (at A) falls below a preset level. The base of this transistor is connected via another transistor (T1) to the other line wire. The speech output (VIN) is connected via an operational amplifier (A) to the base of the second transistor (T2). Hence the dc supply and the speech output are in parallel.
Patent GB-2167991-A (GB)
Title: Circuit reworking apparatus
Inventor: SIMMONDS K J
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 1985-12-02
Abstract: Apparatus for removing a soldered electrical component from a circuit which includes a workhead with two chambers 22, 23 in piston/cylinder relationship, having an aperture 24 for positioning adjacent the component 25 to be removed and an inlet end for attachement to a gas supply nozzle 19 which provides pressurised hot gas or a suction. In use hot gas is blown onto the component to melt the solder whereupon the blowing action is replaced by a sucking action to cause the component to become attached to the aperture 24 and the workhead to contract by compression of spring 27 thereby to lift the component away from the circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184775-A (GB)
Title: Hinge device
Inventor: COOPER PETER STEVEN DENNIS
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 1985-12-30
Abstract: A hinge device, especially for use in supporting doors which close into a frame as a gastight/airtight seal therein, which in the assembled condition comprises two fixing plates (10), one for the door and one for the frame, each having mounted thereon a hinge pin (14) rotatable relative to the plate via thrust bearings (16, 17), and a link plate (20) fixedly connected to the hinge pins and extending between them to hold said hinge pins in spaced parallel relationship. The hinge device defines a pair of parallel hinge axes, enabling closure about one axis until the door/frame seals engage at the hinged side of the door, and completion of closure about the other, spaced parallel hinge axis. The hinge operates as shown in fig. 7 where axes 30, 32 are provided on door 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187152-A (GB)
Title: A stabilising device for sailing boats
Inventor: WEBB ROBERT COLIN HARVEY
IPC: B63B15/02
Filed: 1986-02-21
Abstract: A stabilising device for sailing boats allows a mast and integrally linked keel 5 to tilt laterally under wind pressure on the sails without the boat tilting as well; thus allowing the use of a narrow streamlined hull. The weighted keel 5 and the mast are pivotted so that the keel is angled from the fore-and-aft line 2 of the boat in direct proportion to the degree of tilt and in such a manner that water pressure on the side of the keel serves to reduce that tilt. The associated rigging device incorporates a 'through' jib 13 and mainsail boom 18 which revolves around the mast. This boom has 'travellers' 17 attached so that both jib and mainsail can be set or can set themselves to prescribed positions for optimum air flow. The rigging can therefore be controlled from the confined position associated with the narrow hull. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191281-A (GB)
Title: Thermal imaging systems
Inventor: SALISBURY RICHARD D
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 1986-05-08
Abstract: A thermal imaging system has a camera 1 which can scan a field and produce multiple outputs 5 which give information as to the operation of the camera as well as thermal characteristics of the scanned field. The camera is connected by an interface arrangement 6, 8 to a processor 9 which controls operation of a graphic display device. The interface arrangement has a first interface 6 in the camera which converts the multiple camera outputs to a single multiplexed output, and a second interface 8 in the processor which digitalises the received multiplexed output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195364-A (GB)
Title: Improved roller gin
Inventor: ADSHEAD JEFFREY
IPC: D01B1/06
Filed: 1986-09-30
Abstract: A roller gin has the ginning zone adjacent to its ginning roller 12 and the fixed ginning knife 11 cleaned by oscillation of a moving cleaning knife 13 having a rounded end 13a, giving a double-action cleaning operation. Furthermore, close to the path of the oscillating knife 13 is a vaned transfer rotor having flexible vanes 8 generating an air current helping to entrain seed cotton from a gin feeder and to impel it towards the ginning zone. Improved clearance of separated cotton seed from the ginning zone is achieved by means of a seed grid 10 which oscillates parallel to the ginning nip defined between the ginning roller 12 and the stationary ginning knife 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182337-A (GB)
Title: Surface covering
Inventor: WITMAN JACK HENRY
IPC: B32B27/40
Filed: 1986-10-31
Abstract: A coating for surface coverings, and in particular floor coverings, which comprise treated polyurethane or other wear layers, comprises a melamine aminoplast which preferably is at least partially etherified with alkyl groups comprising 4 to 10 carbon atoms, a vinyl modifier resin, a polyol, and an acid catalyst. It may be coated on a release surface and thermally cured. A crosslinkable wear layer composition may be cast on the cured layer and crosslinked, and the composite transferred to a support surface. Surface coverings are produced which exhibit surprising resistance to common household strains, and also improved scratch resistance.
Patent GB-2190885-A (GB)
Title: Pictorial reproduction apparatus
Inventor: CROPPER STUART JOSEPH
IPC: B43L13/16
Filed: 1987-02-16
Abstract: Pictorial reproduction apparatus comprises a first frame 10 bounding a support area for pictorial matter 12, a slot 19 along each side of the frame, and two rules 13, 14 having slotted ends, studs 18 being slidable in the slots 20 thereof and in respective side slots 19 of the frame. Each rule has a stud 18 in each slot, and the respective studs are received in opposite side slots of the frame. The apparatus also includes a second frame (30, Fig. 2) identical to the first frame, but of double linear dimensions. Using the apparatus, an original picture may be placed on one frame, and a scaled up or down reproduction drawn on a sheet in the other frame by plotting relative co-ordinates of important features determined using the rules with the original. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201125-A (GB)
Title: Verification device
Inventor: MILES PAUL DEREK
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 1987-02-16
Abstract: A verification device comprises a body of the size and appearance of a credit card, and having within it processing and storage circuitry, and characterised by having both input means (6) and indication means (8) whereby data can be input and an indication of verification (when the data is correct) can be given. In a preferred form (Fig 2) the input device is a signature pressure pad, and the indication means displays the word "accept" when the input signature agrees with characteristics stored in the card. Alternatively the input means maybe a keyboard, and the input-data may be a PIN code. Contacts 7 allow data transfer with an external device (e.g. a cash dispenser) whereby a signal can be output to the external device as a result of verification of data input direct to the card. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186898-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated roof linings
Inventor: HOFMANN KARL-HEINZ
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 1987-02-20
Abstract: The lining (20) beneath the roofing panels (1) of a sloping roof has at least two base sheets (21, 27) arranged at a distance from one another with a ventilating sheet (3) located between them. The ventilating sheet (3) consists of a strip (4) of sheet material which, in the area of one or both longitudinal edges carries a permanently attached band (7) of nonwoven, air permeable material. The band (7) of nonwoven material has a free ventilation cross-section of at least 80% of the band cross-section, and rests against a base sheet which overlaps with the ventilation sheet to define a vent between these sheets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189019-A (GB)
Title: Bookcover and reading light assembly
Inventor: FISHERMAN CARL
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 1987-03-03
Abstract: A bookcover (10), which can be removably mounted on a book, has a housing (17) on its spine (11) and a reading light (19, 22) powered by batteries (24) accommodated in the housing. In a preferred embodiment, the housing has two compartments one (18a) housing the batteries and the other (18b) accommodating a stem (19) of the light, when the latter is in a retracted position. In an alternative embodiment the light is pivotably mounted on the housing.
Patent GB-2190944-A (GB)
Title: Information-carrying road traffic cone
Inventor: MCGOLDRICK THOMAS PEARSE
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 1987-05-11
Abstract: A road traffic cone carries road traffic information. The information may be printed onto said cone or may be integrally moulded therein. Alternatively said information may be contained on a sleeve which fits over the cone. The cone may be provided with internal illuminating means.
Patent GB-2190604-A (GB)
Title: Process for the polymerization in aqueous suspension of halogen-containing vinylic monomers
Inventor: CROSE GIOVANNI PAOLO
IPC: C08F2/18
Filed: 1987-05-11
Abstract: In the polymerization in aqueous suspension of halogen-containing vinylic monomers, the formation of crusts can be prevented or inhibited by treating the inner reactor walls (either of metal or vitrified) and the parts in contact with the reaction medium, before the polymerization reaction, with a solution or dispersion of an organic salt containing nitrogen in its cationic moiety. The anionic moiety of the salt is derived from a carboxylic acid of formula  R1(COOH)n wherein R1 is C2 to C20-alkyl or an aryl or alkylaryl radical having 6 to 50 carbon atoms and n is from 1 to 4, or from a sulphonic acid of formula  R1(SO3H)m  where m is from 1 to 3. The cationic moiety is derived from an organic substance containing an =N-, =NH or -NH2 group.
Patent GB-2191412-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: FIELDS ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1987-06-15
Abstract: A board game including a rectangular board having a rectangular central area 10 simulating the playing area of a snooker or other similar game table, and a border divided into a plurality of spaces, some spaces 15 indicating inability for further play and some spaces 16 indicating ability for further play, playing pieces which can be moved from space to space in accordance with the rules, means, in the form of cards, providing questions and answers to be attempted by players to correspond with movement of balls 14 on the central area 10, in accordance with said rules. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205978-A (GB)
Title: Electronic horoscope forecasting apparatus
Inventor: RANKIN ROBERT GLASGOW
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 1987-06-16
Abstract: Electronic horoscope forecasting apparatus 2 comprises memory means 4 for receiving and storing a plurality of horoscope forecasts for at least one Zodiac sign, a display panel 6, and actuator means 8 for causing the display panel to receive a horoscope forecast from the memory means and to display that horoscope forecast. The display may be made to flash or scroll. Bio-rhythm forecasts may also be given. The apparatus may be solar or battery powered, with display cancellation after a given period to save power. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206045-A (GB)
Title: Shine hair conditioner
Inventor: PATEL AMRIT
IPC: A61K8/92
Filed: 1988-06-10
Abstract: A stable shine hair conditioner formulation which provides shiny, smooth, manageable hair, easy to comb, easy to style, long holding power and is cost effective consisting esentially of effective amounts of C14- C22 alkyl trimethyl quaternary ammonium compund, mineral oil or glyceryl monostearate, a C14 - C22 alkanol, a cellulose polymer, a copolymer of polyvinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate (PVP/VA) and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of lanolin acetate, propylene glycol, glycerine, and water soluble lanolin, in an aqueous vehicle.
Patent GB-2208002-A (GB)
Title: Gyroscopic stabilisation
Inventor: LINNELL JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: G01C19/04
Filed: 1988-07-21
Abstract: A stabilising arrangement is described in which an array of gyroscopic rotors (7) are mounted on a body (6) in a paraxial array, symmetrically spaced about a central axis (10). There are 4n + 2 rotors in the array, each adjacent pair of rotors turning in opposite senses. Additional rotors with their axes perpendicular to the rotors of the array and intersecting the central axis may be positioned between each respective adjacent pair of rotors (7) of the array. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215424-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: GROOCOCK JOHN STUART
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 1989-02-01
Abstract: A system for joining two or more tubular members (12), (14), e.g. to form a hand rail, comprises an elongate insert (10) which has an axial slot (30) of cruciform cross-section. The insert is secured in one tubular member by engagement of a bolt (24) through the wall of the tubular member with a nut (26) which is retained in a horizontal arm (32) of the slot. Tightening of the screw (24) secures the insert in position. A free end of the insert extending from the tubular member is secured to an adjacent tubular member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218603-A (GB)
Title: Pixel data includes address of next pixel to increase image generation efficiency
Inventor: STAMPER CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY JO
IPC: G09G5/393
Filed: 1989-05-15
Abstract: In a method of generating an image comprising an array of pixels, each pixel is represented by 8 bits. The six least significant bits (LSB) represent visual information for the pixel whilst the two most significant bits (MSB) represent a required change in address for writing the next successive pixel. The next successive pixel is written in a pre-selected orientation on a video screen relative to the immediately preceding pixel in dependence upon the value of the MSB of the immediately preceding pixel.
Patent GB-2231395-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: CLARKE JOHN BRIAN
IPC: F03G7/04
Filed: 1990-03-09
Abstract: A heat exchanger is built using banks of rollbonded panels (25) immersed in a tank (16) open to atmospheric pressure. Each bank of panels is connected in parallel with others by a self-sealing coupling (36) which can be disconnected for servicing or replacement of the panel bank without the loss of working fluid, and during the operation of the heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2230138-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaic device
Inventor: NAKANO SHOICHI
IPC: H01L31/0747
Filed: 1990-03-29
Abstract: The device includes a substrate 1 having a conductive electrode 2, and a first semiconductor layer 31 of a first conductivity type, a substantially intrinsic second semiconductor layer 32 and a third semiconductor layer 33 of the opposite conductivity type successively deposited on the conductive electrode, the hydrogen content in at least the first semiconductor layer 31 being 10% or less and at least the second semiconductor layer 32 being formed by an amorphous semiconductor layer. 
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Patent GB-2233774-A (GB)
Title: Mirror drive for a monocular reflex camera
Inventor: HEERKLOTZ GUENTER
IPC: G03B19/12
Filed: 1990-06-15
Abstract: Mirror drive for a monocular reflex camera, comprising a first mirror holder (5), which carries a reflex viewing mirror (6) having an at least partly transparent zone, and the pivot axis of which is disposed on a pivoting lever (2) rotatably mounted at a fixed location in the camera casing, comprising also a second mirror holder (10), which carries a measuring mirror (11) and is pivotally journalled in such a manner that the measuring mirror, in the observation position of the mirror drive, deflects the light beams passing through the transparent zone of the viewing mirror onto a photoelectric measuring cell and, in the photographic position, bears against the rear face of the viewing mirror. Adjustable contact elements are provided for aligning the viewing mirror and the measuring mirror in the aforementioned observation position. The second mirror holder (10) is rotatably journalled independently from the first mirror holder (5) about a journal (9) provided on the pivoting lever (2) and can be tensioned, by means of a spring (14), against an adjustably mounted contact element (16; 23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233404-A (GB)
Title: A wheel-bearing for a motor vehicle
Inventor: BAYER OSWALD
IPC: B60B27/00
Filed: 1990-06-20
Abstract: In order to obtain a wheel-bearing which is advantageous as regards bulk, weight and method of manufacture, using very simple means, a pin (6) of a first hub part (3) of the bearing is inserted into a bore (8) in a second hub part (4) of the bearing so that a free end of the pin (6) is positioned at a shoulder (4'') of the bore, which shoulder (4'') is near a second flange (5), whereafter a beading (7) is formed on the free end of the pin (6) so that the beading (7) engages the shoulder (4''). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234290-A (GB)
Title: Manifold turbocharger and waste-gate mounting arrangement
Inventor: GHIRINGHELLI CARLO
IPC: F02B37/18
Filed: 1990-06-28
Abstract: A waste-gate valve 22, which is water cooled, is mounted on the water-cooled manifold 10 separately from the turbosupercharger 14, and is adapted to discharge the exhaust gases from the manifold when a predetermined supercharging pressure is reached. The waste-gate valve member (26, Fig. 2) co-operates with a seat (27) in the manifold exhaust passage (10a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246762-A (GB)
Title: A first aid kit
Inventor: MILLER ROSS SHEARER
IPC: A61F17/00
Filed: 1990-07-10
Abstract: A first aid kit adapted to comply with minimum legal requirements concerning the provision of first aid items in commercial and industrial premises, comprises a container (10) divided internally by a horizontal shelf (11) to provide two separate compartments in one of which there is stowed and separately accessible a number of individual first aid items (23) whilst in the other compartment there is stowed a sealed replacement package (14) containing at least those items necessary to comply with prevailing legal requirements. The front wall (12) is hingedly attached to the container (10) thus to open downwardly and be suspended by flexible stay straps (19). The kit may be portable by means of a carrying handle (18), or wall mounted by means of key hole plates (20). <IMAGE>