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Patent GB-2229246-A (GB)
Title: Material for and method of pipeline insulation
Inventor: FAIRFULL WILLIAM DRUMMOND
IPC: F16L59/10
Filed: 1989-12-01
Abstract: The insulation material comprises a flat block (10) in the shape of a parallelogram, having a plurality of bars (13) of rigid P.V.C. foam disposed in parallel across the block and spaced apart, the bars (13) being flexibly interconnected at their bases (15) whereby the block can be rolled over on itself. The block is preferably a single piece of rigid P.V.C. foam one major face of which is deeply grooved (striated) at (14) to form the bars (13) and the flexible interconnection (15). Preferably also the bars (13) are disposed at an angle to the transverse axis of the block so that the block can be rolled over on itself in a spiral manner. The other major face of the block has applied thereto a synthetic fabric mesh (16) in an uncured elastomer compound. Blocks are placed end to end and joined together at (17) by an adhesive to form a continuous strip of insulation material. The method of insulating a pipeline (12) comprises the steps of applying an anti-corrosion coating (18) to a pipe (12), assembling a plurality of the insulating material blocks (10) into a continuous strip (11), winding the insulating material in one layer on to the coated pipe (12) in a spiral manner whereby the bars (13) of each block engage the coated pipe, applying an outer protective coating of elastomer and curing the completed coating. The insulation and method of applying it is particularly suitable for other types of piping and ducting where it is necessary or desirable to insulate or to prevent condensation.
Patent GB-2241187-A (GB)
Title: Equilibrium apparatus for the cut-off mechanism of a high-speed nut former
Inventor: CHANG YUN-TE
IPC: B23D33/00
Filed: 1990-02-27
Abstract: A high-speed nut former including equilibrium apparatus for its cut-off mechanism comprises a cutting unit (2), two aligned counterweight units (3) of the same weight located symmetrically with respect to the cutting unit (2), and a push plate (1) driving the cutting unit (2) and the counterweight units (3) in such a manner that the cutting unit (2) and the counterweight units (3) always move in opposite directions. The sum of the masses of the counterweight units (3) approximates to the mass of the cutting unit (2), so as to achieve the equilibrium of the cut-off mechanism. The push plate (1) is formed with alternate high and low portions (11, 12) respectively kept in engagement with rollers (23, 33) on the cutting unit and counterweight units respectively by springs (42) acting on extension rods (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232896-A (GB)
Title: Golf club shaft having selective reinforcement
Inventor: WALTON THOMAS C
IPC: A63B53/10
Filed: 1990-03-26
Abstract: A golf shaft selectively reinforced with a composite outer shell (17) substantially shorter in length than the golf shaft (13). A single shell (17) is molded at a selected location over the shaft. The location of the shell controls the kick point of the golf shaft. The shell is comprised of a reinforced polymeric composite. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247368-A (GB)
Title: Phase modulation signal generator
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER NIGEL
IPC: H03L7/18
Filed: 1990-08-25
Abstract: A phase modulation signal generator has a voyage controlled oscillator (15) operating at a high frequency (fo) in a phase lock loop which is locked to an external oscillator (17) and to a phase modulation signal (fi) of lower frequency than the VCO produced by modulating a direct digital synthesiser (DDS) and subjecting the signal to digital to analogue conversion. The lower frequency (fi) is the difference between the VCO and external oscillator frequency. In this way the VCO provides a phase modulated signal transformed to a higher frequency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239086-A (GB)
Title: Illumination device in an elevator cage
Inventor: ENDOH MASAHIKO
IPC: F21V11/04
Filed: 1990-11-28
Abstract: An illumination device in an elevator cage (1) has a lighting fixture (16) mounted on a ceiling (4) of the cage (1), and a lighting frame (17) provided below the lighting fixture (16) hung from the ceiling (4). The device further comprises a blind (20) having a plurality of slats (20a) which are capable of horizontally covering at least a portion of the lighting frame (17) and arranged with a desired slant angle, and a manipulating mechanism (22) for manipulating and regulating the slant angle of the slats (20a) of the blind (20). The device may preferably also include a folding mechanism (30) for folding the slats (20a) towards one side of the lighting frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239062-A (GB)
Title: Bonding apparatus
Inventor: BANCROFT ROGER NEIL
IPC: F16D69/00
Filed: 1991-01-15
Abstract: A pair of annular friction facings (10, 12) are bonded to opposite sides of a carrier plate (4) to form a friction facing and carrier plate assembly (2) by apparatus which comprises a first platen (22) which is removably seatable on a second platen (24) so that a first face on one platen faces towards a first face on the second platen. Each first face has an annular recess arrangement (48, 34) therein so arranged that the recess arrangements coincide and open one to the other when the second platen is seated on the first platen. Each recess arrangement has a substantially flat base (54, 42) against which a respective annular friction facing can be applied, and each platen is provided with friction facing engaging means (56) to disengageably engage an annular friction facing disposed in the recess arrangement so as to hold in place the friction facing when the latter is applied against the base of that recess arrangement. Bonding is effected by holding a respective annular friction facing against the base of a respective recess arrangement by the engaging means in the course of a carrier plate disposed between the two platens being bonded to the friction facings by adhesive (14, 14') interposed between each friction facing and the carrier plate.
Patent GB-2242170-A (GB)
Title: Tyre tread pattern
Inventor: KUHR WOLFGANG
IPC: B60C11/03
Filed: 1991-03-07
Abstract: A pneumatic vehicle tyre of radial construction, wherein the height width ratio H:B is 0.6 or less has a tread surface profile adapted to the direction of rotation the profile comprising profile elements 2, 3 which, near the equatorial plane, are orientated at from 5 DEG  to 30 DEG relative to the equatorial plane and, near the tyre shoulders, are orientated at from 65 DEG  to 85 DEG  relative to the equatorial piano, the elements being disposed in a V-shaped configuration. A circumferential rib 4 disposed in the equatorial plane bounds two central circumferential grooves 5, 6 between it and the profile elements 2, 3. The profile elements 2, 3 are bifurcated in the showered region 11, 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243500-A (GB)
Title: Connector with conductors forming contacts
Inventor: MARSH MICHAEL JOHN CAMILLE
IPC: H01R12/70
Filed: 1991-03-22
Abstract: A connection for joining multi-conductor cables comprising first (figs 2, 3a) and second (fig 4) mating connectors which are fixed to first and second (12) multi-conductor cables. The first connector holds bared sections (26) of the conductors of the first cable in a spaced apart relationship and defines upstanding pillars (28, 30, 32) over which the conductors are folded. The second connector holds bared sections of the conductors of the second cable in a spaced apart relationship and defines apertures (76, 80) adjacent to the conductors and shaped to receive the upstanding pillars. Respective conductors of the first and second cables are urged into electrical engagement with one another when the first and second connector elements are mated. The frictional contact between the conductors ensures a self-cleaning action. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255756-A (GB)
Title: Security barrier
Inventor: PREECE DEREK JOHN
IPC: B60R25/01
Filed: 1991-05-15
Abstract: Security apparatus in the form of external barrier means 1 is provided on a car C. Barrier means 1 includes pivotable side barriers 2, 3 and front barrier 4 attached to a roof rack of the vehicle. The barriers 2, 3, 4 can be moved between a raised position and a lowered, locked positions in which the side barriers 2, 3 overlap the doors of the car G, preventing the doors from being opened, and the front barrier overlaps the front windscreen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258660-A (GB)
Title: Anti-stokes luminescent material
Inventor: BRATCHLEY ROBIN
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1991-08-14
Abstract: An anti-Stokes luminescent material is prepared from a fused mixture of rare earth compounds and, if necessary, other components, is in the form of particles no more than 40  mu m in size and has substantially the same luminescence as the fused mixture. The material is preferably doped with yttrium oxysulphide, and is used in inks.
Patent GB-2247863-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable paper handling guides for selective printers
Inventor: SAEKI TOSHIRO
IPC: B41J15/04
Filed: 1991-09-02
Abstract: In a selective printer, a guide plate over which either cut sheets or continuous forms can be guided is adjustable in inclination, the retention means between the printer body and the plate being such that it cannot be returned from an inclined to a horizontal position without first being raised. As shown (Fig 6) the plate 4 has a bifurcated lower end 41 of sinuous form and the printer housing is provided with a non-circular spigot 1 a which engages within the bifurcation, and abutments for engaging the outer surfaces of the lower end of the plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249069-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic steering system for a vehicle
Inventor: PEDERSEN HARRY EMIL
IPC: B62D5/07
Filed: 1991-10-03
Abstract: The system comprises a steering unit (1) for operation of a steering motor (14). The steering motor can be supplied selectively by way of a by-pass valve (16) with pressurized fluid. Each motor chamber (12, 13) is connected selectively by way of a change-over valve (10, 11) to the motor line (20, 21) of the by-pass valve (16) or to a motor line (8, 9) of the steering unit (1). The change-over valve (10, 11) is switchable in dependence on the activation of the steering unit (1). In this manner the steering motor can be adjusted more rapidly than it is by the steering unit, without the steering safety during normal steering operation being lost. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251219-A (GB)
Title: Sheet guide apparatus for printer
Inventor: KAMEI YUICHI
IPC: B41J19/18
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: A sheet guide apparatus for a printer comprises a printing head (6); a platen (1) arranged in opposed relation to the printing head; sheet transporting means arranged upstream of the platen in a sheet delivering direction; a plurality of guide elements (17-20) arranged downstream in a delivering direction of a sheet passing between the printing head and the platen, said guide elements being spaced apart lengthwise of the platen and also being spaced from the surface of the platen; printing-head moving means for moving the printing head lengthwise of the platen; and drive control means for controlling the printing-head moving means such that: after a forward end of the sheet transported by the sheet transporting means has been abutted against sheet engaging surfaces of the respective guide elements, the printing head is reciprocated lengthwise of the platen. The reciprocation of the printhead serves to smooth the whole leading edge of the paper into correct engagement with the guides. As described the central one (17) of the guides is more prominent than the two flanking guides (18) and these are in turn more prominent than the next outermost pair (19) etc. etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263893-A (GB)
Title: Materials delivery system
Inventor: GRIMES JOHN
IPC: B60P1/36
Filed: 1992-02-05
Abstract: The tippable body of a vehicle has a delivery attachment comprising a main frame defining a chute at the tailgate. The tailgate may be split into independently operable doors. The chute has a hydraulic conveyor which operates from side to side of the tailgate, and may furthermore be hydraulically extensible to project beyond the side of the tailgate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253511-A (GB)
Title: Protection device
Inventor: ESCHENBURG JOHN HERMANN
IPC: G11B33/00
Filed: 1992-02-14
Abstract: A protection device for a diskette drive of a computer includes an access prevention member (12) locatable in an access opening of the diskette drive and operable to inhibit insertion of a diskette into the diskette drive. Locking means retains the access prevention member in the access opening of the diskette drive. The locking means includes an arm (14) having at its leading end a transversely extending engagement formation (20). The arm is rotatably mounted relative to the access prevention member thereby to permit rotation of the arm from an inoperative position while the device is inserted into the access opening of the diskette drive to an operative locking position once inserted into the access opening where the engagement formation engages a drive mechanism of the diskette drive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264901-A (GB)
Title: Holder for ball-point pen reservoir tubes.
Inventor: LIN IDEA
IPC: B43K27/12
Filed: 1992-03-07
Abstract: A holder for ball-point pen reservoir tubes (30) includes a conical head (10) formed with a central longitudinal through hole (11) surrounded by longitudinal blind holes (12), and an end piece (20) provided with a central tubular member (21) surrounded by circular protuberances (22), whereby a plurality of reservoir tubes (30) may be mounted between the head (10) and the end piece (20) and the writing tip of the central reservoir tube can protrude out of the head (10) thereby binding the, reservoir tubes together and enabling the holder to be used a writing implement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265015-A (GB)
Title: Electricity meters
Inventor: PAYNE KENNETH
IPC: G01R21/00
Filed: 1992-03-14
Abstract: In an electricity meter wherein a relay (22) is operated (10) to supply current to a load (not shown) during a permitted period, the holding current flowing in the relay coil subsequent to operation is arranged to be less than the current required for operating the relay. For this purpose a transistor (30) has a base which is supplied (30, 29) with current through alternative resistors (32, 34), one having a lower resistance for relay operation and one having a higher resistance for holding the relay in the operated condition. Alternatively, a relay (12) with a bistable magnetic circuit may be set to an operating state (40, 18, 14) and the operating current then switched off, a permanent magnet in the relay holding the relay in the ON condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253818-A (GB)
Title: Tyre belt making method and tyre
Inventor: SHINMURA YASUSHI
IPC: B29K105/08
Filed: 1992-03-17
Abstract: A method of making a belt for a radial tyre, comprises winding reinforcing elements 18 spirally around a cylindrical face 20 by advancing the reinforcing elements axially outwards from axially spaced starting points 18A to axially outward points, each on the cylindrical face 20, to form the axially spaced radially inner parts of band pieces 8. The reinforcing elements are left uncut at the axially outward points and a strip 12 of unwoven cord fabric is applied across the axially spaced radially inner parts and the strip around the cylinder to form a breaker ply, the strip 12 being wider than the width G2 between said starting points 18A but narrower than the width between the axially outward points. The reinforcing elements 18 are then wound from the respective axially outer points spirally around the outer surfaces of the breaker ply by advancing the reinforcing elements axially inwards from the axially outward points, to form the axially spaced radially outer parts of the band pieces. The winding operation may comprise winding a single cord or several cords in the form of a strip. The invention also includes the resultant tyre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255234-A (GB)
Title: Keyboards.
Inventor: OONO FUMIYOSHI
IPC: H01H13/807
Filed: 1992-03-25
Abstract: In a keyboard used for financial dealings comprising a printed substrate (10) carrying fixed switch contacts (10a), a contact sheet (12) carrying movable contacts (12a) and a sheet (13) for generating a clicking noise when a button (7a) is pushed, the printed substrate (10) has through holes to enable indications (5a) of the button functions displayed on a display unit 5 to be seen. In an alternative arrangement, the keyboard includes operating buttons mounted in holes in a panel and having portions which are freely movable within holes in a rubber sheet and a printed substrate respectively carrying the movable and fixed contacts but which are prevented from coming out of the keyboard. An earth pattern is formed around the contacts on the printed substrate (31) to prevent transfer of static electricity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265836-A (GB)
Title: A jigsaw puzzle
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN FRANCEYS
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 1992-04-11
Abstract: A tray jigsaw puzzle comprises a basal template 15 which has a plurality of sockets 22 and a plurality of puzzle pieces 8, 10 adapted to be received by the sockets 22. The depth of the sockets is greater than the thickness of the respective pieces so that more than one piece can be received in the socket with the pieces being stacked one on another in the sockets. Access holes 16 are provided in the basal template to allow the pieces to be pressed up out of the sockets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261596-A (GB)
Title: Coating removal with a flame and scraper, requiring the use of only one hand
Inventor: COULCHER RICHARD D
IPC: B44D3/16
Filed: 1992-06-03
Abstract: A coating stripping device, requiring the use of only one hand, comprises a tube (38) which emits a coating softening flame and a scraper (90) attached to a frame (31). The frame has a portion (34) which in use rests on the coated surface along with the scraper (90) and thus defines the angle of the scraper and flame relative to the surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267995-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric heat transfer apparatus
Inventor: ASPDEN HAROLD
IPC: H01L35/20
Filed: 1992-06-17
Abstract: Heat transfer apparatus, in panel or tubular form, comprises bimetallic all-ferromagnetic laminations (4). A temperature differential causes thermoelectric current circulation (in effect, a d.c. eddy-current) within each lamination which develops a magnetizing H-field. The ferromagnetic B-field enhancement develops in turn a circulating diamagnetic reaction current which traverses the bimetallic junction interfaces to generate Peltier action which causes an overriding thermal feedback and bistable direction-of-heat-flow operation. Control involves the priming action of an applied magnetic field or preheating by electrical resistors (5) in heat sinks (1, 2) between which the laminations are arranged. Application in a thermally powered electric transformer generator is described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272159-A (GB)
Title: Surgical/diagnostic aid
Inventor: CONSTANTINIDES ANDREAS G
IPC: A61M29/02
Filed: 1992-11-10
Abstract: The aid comprises a hollow tubular member (1) having one end adapted to be passed through a natural opening or artificial incision in the body, an inflatable sleeve (2) surrounding the tubular member adjacent its one end, and an inflation tube (3), one end (5) of which opens into the interior of the sleeve and the other end (4) of which may be connected to a source of inflating fluid. After the device has been inserted into a body opening or incision, the sleeve (2) is inflated for the temporary and local dilation or retraction of body tissues and organs in surgical and/or diagnostic procedures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272352-A (GB)
Title: Reversible plough
Inventor: TOPHAM PETER DOUGLAS TEMPLE
IPC: A01B5/14
Filed: 1992-11-17
Abstract: A reversible plough is disclosed in which a plurality of plough bodies 12 are pivotally supported from a beam 8 which itself is pivotable about main pivot P, so as to permit the plough to produce right-hand or left-hand turning of the soil as required, to enable the plough to go back and forth producing similar furrows across a field. A parallelogram linkage is provided, connecting the plough bodies, to a link 26 extending parallel to the beam, a second pivot A connecting the link and the frame 2 with pivot A being spaced towards the front of the frame 2 in relation to pivot P. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269297-A (GB)
Title: Portable integrated communications and information processing system
Inventor: GONZALEZ FERNANDO GOMEZ
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A portable integrated communications and information processing system designed to place all the communications devices the user normally has in the office at the user's fingertips in a briefcase, wherein the system is a functional conjunction of a telephone (1), a fax/modem unit (3) and a sound card (6), the first two of which may option ally be hooked up to one another through a coupler (2), and the latter two of which may optionally be hooked up to one another through a relay (4). The sound card (6) is associated with a loudspeaking receiver (5); the entire system is controlled through a portable computer (7) whose software implements the fax (8), modem (11) and answering machine (10) functions, which are selected through a discriminator (9); and there is also a dictating machine section (12) for direct use through the loudspeaking receiver (5) by means of the sound card (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279563-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic rod
Inventor: CUNNICK ALAN
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 1993-04-22
Abstract: A telescopic rod comprises an outer tube 2, and a pole 3 which is telescopically movable within the tube 2, having adjacent its end a plug 4, which expands radially outwardly when pressure is applied above or below it. A threaded shaft 7 extends through the plug 4 which is sandwiched between two washers 5 and 6, the washer 6 having a thread for reception of the shaft 7. Rotation of the inner pole 3 causes the plug to expand radially outwardly applying a braking force between tube 2 and inner pole 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272673-A (GB)
Title: Property security
Inventor: BURCHELL ALAN GEOFFREY
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1993-09-21
Abstract: A device for securing property against undesired removal/displacement including a first unit 30 adapted for countersinking with respect to the ground or surface 39 at the location required whereby the plane of the uppermost surface of the first unit is positioned below or flush with the adjacent ground or surface; and a second unit 32 adapted for connection to said first unit in such manner that when so connected with the first unit the property to be secured against undesired removal/displacement is so secured.
Patent GB-2271323-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle aerodynamics.
Inventor: DARE-BRYAN VALERIAN J
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 1993-09-27
Abstract: Air guidance surfaces 53 are provided in advance of a set of rear wheels 52 and have a curvilinear portion 54 merging into a region which is directed inwardly of the side of the trailer. An air guidance surface 56 to the rear of the wheels may also be provided, also guide vanes 17 located to the rear and sides of the tractor cab 10 which surfaces are convexly shaped and aligned at their rear ends with the trailer sides 30. Further convex guides surfaces 20 are located on the cab roof to guide air towards the upper surface of the body 15 and towards the body side surfaces 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283417-A (GB)
Title: Improving wind-resistant strenth of an umbrella.
Inventor: KUO CHENG MIAO LING
IPC: A45B19/10
Filed: 1993-11-04
Abstract: A support structure for an umbrella canopy comprises an outer rib 2 pivoted at its inner end to the outer end of a flexible rib 4 by a pin 5 through a round hole in a flat end portion 22 of the outer rib 2 and an encircling end part 41 of the flexible rib 4; a cover 1 encases the joint between the outer rib 2 and the flexible rib 4, and provides a pivot 6 between the rib 2 and an intermediate rib 3. <IMAGE>