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Patent GB-946560-A (GB)
IPC: G03B7/06
Abstract: 946,560. Photographic cameras. AGFA A.G. July 4,1960 [July 23, 1959], No. 23362/60. Heading G2A. A photographic camera of the type having an automatic exposure regulating device including a spring loaded control ring arranged to operate on the one hand shutter and diaphragm setting means coupled with a follow-up pointer of the automatic exposure regulating device, and on the other hand a shutter release, has means for setting the camera for flashlight exposures, and coupled to said means a retarding means for co-operation with the control ring to retard the running down of the same, the arrangement being such that on operating said flashlight exposure setting means said retarding means is caused to engage the control ring. As shown, the camera is in a normal, ready for exposure condition. On depressing a release button 2, a spring-urged bellcrank lever 4 is pivoted about a pin 5 to such an extent that it slips off a projecting lug 9 and thereby releases a control ring 7 for running down under loading of a spring 8. Running down of the ring 7, retarded by an escapement pallet 18 engaging a toothed portion 17 of the ring 7, is initially followed by corresponding movement of diaphragm and shutter setting rings 11,12 respectively, these rings 11 and 12 being urged by a spring 16 into engagement with a pin 10 on the ring 7. The rings 11, 12 however are also connected through pinions 13, 14 and a rack 15 to a follow-up pointer (not shown) of an exposure regulating device and, on engagement of said pointer with the temporarily clamped exposure meter needle (also not shown) further movement of the setting rings 11 and 12 is prevented and diaphragm and shutter are set accordingly. During the final movement of the ring 7 as it continues to run down, a projecting finger 50 thereon engages a pivoted lever 51 and actuates a shutter release 53 for exposure. The ring 7 may be retensioned by a film winding mechanism through a rack 21 and pinions 19, 20. When it is desired to take flash photographs, a knob is actuated by means of which (in known manner - not shown) the shutter setting ring 12 is retained in its initial position (corresponding e.g. to 1/30 sec. exposure time), means are actuated for positioning a stop for preselecting the diaphragm aperture and the meter needle clamping means are rendered inoperative. Further, in order that the impact velocity between needle and pointer is reduced, to avoid damage, a further escapement pallet 23 is brought into operative engagement with a second toothed portion 22 of the ring 7, a knob 26, a cam 27 and bellcrank 24 being provided for this purpose.
Patent GB-2284821-A (GB)
Title: Polymer products
Inventor: HEYS BRIAN
IPC: C08L33/04
Filed: 1993-08-17
Abstract: Polymer and polymerisable composition suitable for use as anti-fogging materials comprise blends of hydrophilic polyurethane together with polymers preferably derived from monomers or oligomers containing ethylenic unsaturation or with curable polymer precursors which have acrylic unsaturation.
Patent GB-2298858-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment
Inventor: LAMBERT RONALD JOSEPH
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 1995-03-06
Abstract: A method of killing microbial contaminants in water includes releasing metal ions, preferably silver, into the water, preferably by an electrochemical reaction and then removing them again, preferably by use of an ion exchange medium such as zeolites.
Patent GB-2291540-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valves
Inventor: PRINCE BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: H01F7/14
Filed: 1995-07-05
Abstract: The valve comprises a housing 7, (9, Fig 2) which forms a magnetic circuit having a gap therein, a pivotal 11 movable in response to energisation of a winding 8 to close the gap, and a rod 13 operated by the armature to move a diaphragm 6 into engagement with a nozzle 4. Screw threads 5 and 10 enable adjustment of the nozzle and sleeve (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302828-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive tape
Inventor: LYONS DAVID
IPC: C09J7/22
Filed: 1995-07-06
Abstract: A roll of adhesive tape which when pulled off by holding piece (14) will tear at (18) leaving the user with a piece of adhesive tape piece (10) with an small unadhesive section attached. This unadhesive section is removed by applying the adhesive piece of tape into place, then tearing at (19) where there is a weaker line of resistance than the adhesion of the tape. The roll of tape will then have a non adhesive tab (14) ready for the next application.
Patent GB-2291309-A (GB)
Title: Preserving a predetermined timing relationship between a video data signal and a synchronising signal
Inventor: LIRON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: H04N5/268
Filed: 1993-04-05
Abstract: A circuit for preserving a predetermined timing relationship between a synchronization signal including periodic sync codes and a digital signal composed of successive frames of which the nominal duration is equal to the period of the sync codes includes a delay device, 40, connected to receive the digital signal. The delay, 40, device is selectively adjustable to impose a controllable delay on propagation of the digital signal. A FAW, 52, detector detects a frame alignment word in the digital signal, and a time measurement circuit measures the time that elapses between occurrence of a sync code and detection of a frame alignment word. A delay adjustment circuit is responsive to the time measurement circuit to adjust the delay imposed by the delay device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292990-A (GB)
Title: Additional mass in dual mass flywheels
Inventor: SCHIERLING BERNHARD
IPC: F16F15/131
Filed: 1993-12-10
Abstract: In order to increase the moment of inertia of the primary mass 7 connected to a crankshaft in a dual mass flywheel incorporating spring torsion damping, an annular additional mass 77 (Figure 3) or 105 (Figure 6) comprising several segments arranged in a peripheral direction, is attached to the inner surface of the cavity 47 defined between the first and second sheet metal parts 35, 37 and/or to the outer surface of the first part 35. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297193-A (GB)
Title: Automatically replenishing chips in a chip mounting machine
Inventor: HAMURO MITSURO
IPC: B65G65/40
Filed: 1996-01-22
Abstract: A chip feed mechanism includes a container 12 for receiving a plurality of chips, and an outlet port (37, Fig 4) through which the chips are fed one by one in an aligned fashion. A sensor (45) is operable to detect whether the number of the chips within the container is reduced below a predetermined level. If below the level, additional chips are fed from a chip tank 55 into the container 12 through a replenishment line or pipe 56. The chip tank 55 is located above the alignment/feed mechanism. An on-off valve 57 is disposed in the replenishment line 56 and operable to open the replenishment line in response to the sensor (45) and close the replenishment line 56 when a required number of additional chips are fed to the container 12.
Patent GB-2302012-A (GB)
Title: Multi-bag carrier
Inventor: MACEY ANTHONY MICHAEL
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1996-04-23
Abstract: A Multi-bag carrier comprises a single pressed moulded unit with a handle (1) at each end joined by the main body (2). The handles (1) are specifically designed to distribute evenly throughout the user's hand, the total load weight, which is placed on the main body (2) by the loaded carrier bags. The carrier bag(s) are placed on to the multi-bag carrier by threading one of its handles (1) through the handles of the loaded carrier bag(s). Then the two handles (1) are held together in the user's hand, with the loaded carrier bag(s) resting on the main body (2). The carrier may be of polypropylene.
Patent GB-2301620-A (GB)
Title: A disengagement mechanism for a turntable
Inventor: BLACKMORE DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B60N2/14
Filed: 1992-11-26
Abstract: A disengagement mechanism for disengaging a turntable from the framework of a seat consists of a shaft 39 on which is pivotally mounted a bearingless roller 43. Rotation of the shaft causes the roller to pivot out of slot 59 thus disengaging the the turntable from a fixed plate 47. The operator is then able to rotate the seat through 180 degrees, the roller running along the perimeter of the underside of the turntable until the roller locates into a diametrically opposed slot 61 thus locking the turntable to the plate. This arrangement finds particular use in the cabs of mechanical diggers.
Patent GB-2302111-A (GB)
Title: Emergency downhole disconnect tool
Inventor: LEISMER DWAYNE D
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 1994-03-18
Abstract: An emergency downhole disconnect tool for use in a drilling well conduit has both hydraulic pressure activated and electricity activated means for disconnecting the tool from the drilling assembly by disconnecting telescoping first and second releasably connected parts.
Patent GB-2316693-A (GB)
Title: Building board
Inventor: WALTERS JOHN
IPC: B28B19/00
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: A building board comprises a core 20' of gypsum which has penetrated a glass fibre sheet 24 embedded adjacent one face, and a coating of gypsum 50,52, integral with the core material which has passed through the sheet 24. Apparatus for making the board comprises a lower forming surface 18 and an upper forming surface 36 defining a forming zone between them; means 10 to supply a first slurry 20 to the lower forming surface, means 30 to supply a second slurry 32 to a glass fibre sheet 24 to coat its upper surface, means for passing the coated sheet 24 into the forming zone so that its lower surface contacts the upper surface of first slurry 20, and a vibrator roller 42 for vibrating the upper forming surface 40 so that the first slurry passes through sheet 24 to meet the second slurry 32.
Patent GB-2318180-A (GB)
Title: Air-conditioning apparatus
Inventor: LIU SHIN-HUEI
IPC: F25B39/04
Filed: 1996-10-08
Abstract: Air-conditioning apparatus includes a working medium circulation system consisting of a condenser (J2), an evaporator (J1), a compressor (M) and an expansion valve (17). A plurality of nozzles (18) spray cooling water onto the condenser. Both the evaporator and the condenser are in heat-exchange contact with a flow of air. The air-conditioning apparatus may act either as an air cooler or an air heater. In the air cooling mode, outside air (a1) is drawn through and cooled by the evaporator before passing into a building. Air from the building (a4) enters the condenser en route to exhaust. In the air heating mode the air flow through the apparatus is reversed from that in the air cooling mode. The outer surface of the condenser may be coated with a water retaining film eg a porous hydroscopic material. The porous material continuously absorbs water which evaporates to cool the condenser. The air-conditioning apparatus only requires the use of a low-power compressor.
Patent GB-2320991-A (GB)
Title: Channel selection control in a cellular radio communications system
Inventor: LYSEJKO MARTIN
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 1996-12-20
Abstract: A channel selection controller selects a preferred frequency from a list of frequencies in a storage and attempts to establish a communication link between a subscriber terminal 20 and a base station 10 on that frequency. If the attempt fails, an alternative frequency of the same or a different base station is selected. The controller may be contained in the subscriber unit which may have a fixed position. In a CDMA system an alternative frequency is selected if there is no available orthogonal traffic channel within the preferred frequency. An alternative frequency may be selected when there is a base station equipment fault, the call is blocked, for traffic load balancing or for frequency diversity. Base stations broadcast a list of base stations and their frequencies in a service domain which the subscriber terminal stores for use when establishing a link. A CDMA system is described in detail, employing overlay codes in addition to pseudo-random noise codes and Rademacher-Walsh codes to expand the number of user signals per frequency for uplink channels and downlink control channels. For downlink traffic channels a hybrid CDMA/TDM system is used. Also described is channel acquisition for incoming, outgoing and priority calls, and interference limiting by reducing the number of traffic channels if the C/I ratio or bit error rate is low.
Patent GB-2325912-A (GB)
Title: Babies bottles
Inventor: WARD KARIN
IPC: A61J9/00
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: A baby's bottle comprises a bottle 1 as such having an open neck 1a at one end, a teat 2, a securing ring 3 adapted to hold the teat 2 on the neck in either an operative or a stowed position and a protective cap 4 adapted to fit over the teat 2, and is characterised by the closed end of the bottle being adapted to accommodate loose items associated with the bottle. Such items may be received in a cup-like container 7 or a recess in the bottom of the bottle.
Patent GB-971259-A (GB)
IPC: B21K1/28
Abstract: 971,259. Making wheels; extruding; forging; stamping; rolling; working at specified temperatures. REYNOLDS METALS CO. Nov. 1, 1960 [Nov. 9, 1959; Jan. 18, 1960; Aug. 5, 1960], No. 7015/64. Divided out of 971,258. Headings B3A, B3H, B3M, B3P, B3Q and B3V. A unitary wheel 492 particularly for an automobile, is made by compressing a ductile metal blank, particularly of aluminium alloy, to cause outward flow towards the periphery and to form a generally cylindrical wall by extrusion at the periphery, the unextruded portion of the blank forming an integral web 502. The description is identical with that of Specification 971,258.
Patent GB-2327453-A (GB)
Title: Liquid re-chanelling device
Inventor: WALTON PHILIP JOHN
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 1997-07-22
Abstract: A liquid re-channelling device comprises a vessel 1, with a re-channelling nozzle 4 attached for re-channelling water, an overflow nozzle 3 for diverting excess liquid 3 and an optional grill 6. To seal the device into a gutter 5, or down pipe, a seal 2, or other means may be required. To provide a useful head of water, a hose pipe, is attached to the re-channelling nozzle 4, and delivers the liquid to a water butt or any type of liquid storage.
Patent GB-2318977-A (GB)
Title: Mouthwash compositions, their preparation and use
Inventor: JOHANSEN ERLING
IPC: A61P1/02
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: Aqueous solutions are disclosed which are supersaturated with respect to calcium phosphate(s) and which further comprise a stabilising agent in an amount sufficient to enable the calcium ions and phosphate ions to remain in supersaturated solution so that it may be used as a dental rinse or mouthwash. Such solutions are suitable for treating patients having dental caries or other conditions of the oral cavity.
Patent GB-2319425-A (GB)
Title: Image reader
Inventor: HAGIHARA HAYATO
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: An image reader (20) detects the width and length of a manuscript without moving an optical image read device (1). A front end detector (7) inputs binary coded data (26) of a shading line of a front end of the manuscript, counts the number of black pixels, calculates the width of the front end of the manuscript, and outputs a front end detection signal (28). A rear end detector (8) stores initial density information of a surface colour of a white plate mounted over the optical image read device (1) in an internal register and starts a counter when it receives the front end detection signal (28). The rear end detector (8) stops the counter when received density information (24a) is The same as the initial density information and calculates the length from the front end to the rear end of the manuscript from the count of the counter.
Patent GB-2326432-A (GB)
Title: Ram type blowout preventor
Inventor: OLSON RICHARD A
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 1998-04-21
Abstract: A ram type blowout preventor has rams with variable ram packers for sealing about pipes of difference sizes in the bore of the preventor housing. Each ram packer 22, fig 2 includes a body of elastomeric material installed with a slot across the face of a metal ram body slidable with a guideway intersecting the bore of the preventor body. First 40A, 40B, 40C and second 40D, 40E sets of metal segments are embedded in the body of elastomeric material beneath a top plate 26 embedded in the packer body and are constructed and arranged as to prevent extrusion of the elastomeric material as the packers seal about the different sizes of paper. The first set of segments are of triangular shape whilst the second set are "T" shaped.
Patent GB-2334095-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning unit
Inventor: AROLD KLAUS
IPC: F24F13/04
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: An air conditioning unit for a passenger compartment of a vehicle having a front space and a rear space, each with a right seat zone and a left seat zone, has an air conditioning box in which an evaporator 19 and a heat exchanger 20 are arranged, and in which a cold air chamber 21 lying between evaporator 19 and heat exchanger 20, a warm air chamber 23 arranged downstream of the heat exchanger 20, and air mixer chambers 24, 24', 25, 25' for supplying conditioned air to front space and rear space are provided. For independent temperature setting in the front space and rear space, each seat zone is allocated its own air mixer chamber, and the four air mixer chambers are connected to the warm air chamber 23 and cold air chamber 21 in each case via a warm air flap 26, 26', 27, 27' and cold air flap 30, 30', 31, 31'.
Patent GB-2334352-A (GB)
Title: Remote control of vehicle speed
Inventor: CURTIS GEORGE
IPC: B60K31/00
Filed: 1999-02-10
Abstract: A vehicle speed control system comprises roadside signalling beacons 10, sensing means 16 mounted on or in a vehicle 18,20 and speed control means 22 in the vehicle which is responsive to the sensing means 16 for limiting the speed of the vehicle. The beacons transmit signals to the sensing means and the sensing means is adapted to co-operate with the speed control means in response to the signal received from the beacons, so that the speed of the vehicle may be limited automatically under the control of signals from the roadside beacons. The beacons are located on the roadside at or adjacent to the perimeter of a zone where it is desired to control the vehicle's speed. The system preferably employs radio or infra red signals.
Patent GB-2346537-A (GB)
Title: Automatic dry pet food dispenser
Inventor: PAPKOV EVGENIY ZDRAVKOV
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1999-02-15
Abstract: An Automatic Dry Pet Food Dispenser releases measured quantities of dry pet food at predetermined timed intervals over a several day period. Housing 1 encloses a hopper 5, covered with a lockable lid 2. Underneath the hopper a through 6 is pivotally mounted to the housing at its rear end. A front support of the trough 6 is provided by a camshaft 7 with equally spaced cams, driven by a motor mechanism 10 Fig 2. The slope of the trough combined with its oscillating movement about the horizontal axis, causes discharge of food into an external container. A timer controls the food quantity released at a single cycle and the schedule of operation.
Patent GB-2334110-A (GB)
Title: Flow metering turbine
Inventor: PABOIS DIDIER
IPC: G01F1/10
Filed: 1997-08-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a flow metering turbine comprising a tubular body (1) run through by the fluid to be measured (A) and housing: an upstream cross pin (2) and a downstream cross pin (3) each formed by a hub (21, 31) and fixed blades (22, 32), bearing the hub in the tubular body (1), the opposite surfaces (23, 33) of the hubs (2, 3) having a cavity (24, 34) in the axis (X-X) of the tubular body (1) for receiving a bearing/stop assembly (50, 51), a propeller (4) formed by a hub (41) bearing the blades (42) and an axle (44, 44A, 44B), located between the cross pins (2, 3), the ends (44A, 44B) of the axle being located in the bearings (50) of the cross pins (2, 3) and against the stops (51). The invention is characterised in that each cross pin (2, 3) hub (21, 31) is run through by at least one fluid channel (25, 35) opening into the cavity (24, 34) at right angle with the bearing/stop assembly (50, 51).
Patent GB-2334888-A (GB)
Title: Novel parasiticide combination
Inventor: HUET ANNE-MARIE
IPC: A61P33/14
Filed: 1997-09-15
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a composition against parasites and particularly ectoparasites and, preferably also endoparasites of small mammals and in particular dogs and cats. The composition contains a compound (A) of formula (I) and a compound (B) consisting of an endectoparasiticide of the macrocylic lactone type.
Patent GB-2336811-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle front impact arrangement
Inventor: MOORE DARRYL
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: A vehicle front impact arrangement (2; 22; 32; 42; 52) in which a fender element (4; 24; 34; 44; 54) is pivotably mounted about a pivot fulcrum (5; 25; 35; 45; 55) or upon a slide mechanism in order to be displaceable between a displaced position which is above a vehicle's approach angle profile (A-A), to a normal position where a substantially broader collision contact front area of the front impact arrangement is provided for the vehicle in order to reduce pedestrian leg bend in collision therewith.
Patent GB-2350516-A (GB)
Title: Telephone handset with at least two movable elements whose motion is linked or is initiated by pushbutton or incoming call
Inventor: LEECH ANTHONY
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: A telephone handset (1) comprising a stationary element and a plurality of movable elements (4, 6), at least two of the movable elements being movable, relative to the stationary element, between a closed position when the phone (1) is not in use, and an open position when the phone (1) is in use, respectively, whereby moving one of the elements (4) between its closed and open positions causes another of the elements (6) to move between its closed and open positions automatically. In a preferred embodiment, the movable elements (4, 6) comprise a keypad and an antenna respectively of a mobile telephone. The movable parts may be linked by pulleys, rack and pinion, rollers and friction surfaces or electrical means. In another embodiment the motion of the movable elements is initiated by pressing a button or receiving a call.
Patent GB-2340863-A (GB)
Title: Tapered flow gas separation system
Inventor: LEE WOON YUNG
IPC: E21B43/38
Filed: 1999-08-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a submersible pumping system which includes a tapered flow gas separation system. The tapered flow gas separation system of the present invention includes at least a first gas separator 86 and second gas separator 84. The first separator 86 is configured to receive and process a first flow rate of production liquid. The first separator is adapted to draw production liquid from a production casing and to separate a first portion of gas from the production liquid. The second separator 84 is configured to receive and process a second flow rate of production liquid which is less than the first flow rate received by the first separator 86. The second separator 84 is adapted to receive the production liquid from the first separator 86 and to separate a second portion of gas from the production liquid.
Patent GB-2344351-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic fire logs
Inventor: COX MICHAEL
IPC: C10L5/00
Filed: 1999-10-01
Abstract: A mixture includes paraffin wax and a thickening agent, the thickening agent being pseudoplastic above the melting point of the paraffin wax. The paraffin wax ideally makes up 50-99%w of the mixture ,and the thickening agent 1-40%w of the mixture. The thickening agent includes diatomaceous earth. The mixture may include abrasive material, fibrous particles, and talc to affect its texture when applied to an article. Also disclosed is a synthetic log of combustible material including wood waste and a hydrocarbon (such as paraffin wax), and a coating applied in a state of low viscosity so as to partially or wholly cover the surface of the log, which then sets. This coating is ideally the mixture defined above. The log may be wrapped in a sleeve which features a transparent window, so the coating can be viewed, especially if the coating is only applied to part of the log's surface.