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Patent GB-2240646-A (GB)
Title: Handling passbooks and the like
Inventor: INOUE MASASHI
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 1991-01-03
Abstract: Apparatus for handling passbooks comprises a conveyor device (6) for conveying a passbook or the like (3) carrying a magnetic stripe (15 or 16) to a predetermined position, a magnetic head (4) for read/write of the magnetic stripe, a device (7, 8) for moving the magnetic head (4) in a direction orthogonal to the direction of conveyance of the passbook, and a controller which moves the magnetic head (4) so as to perform read/write of the magnetic stripe if the stripe is horizontal (Fig 2A), and rotates the magnetic head (4) and positions it in the correct position to read the stripe as the passbook is advanced by the conveyor device (6) if the stripe is vertical (Fig 2B). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244394-A (GB)
Title: Electric surface heating
Inventor: ASPDEN HAROLD
IPC: F24D13/02
Filed: 1991-01-10
Abstract: The harmful effects which build up in the bloodstream and in body fluids owing to cyclotron resonance caused by mains-powered surface heating appliances such as electric blankets are reduced by powering the appliance through a single-phase full-wave bridge rectifier 1 without smoothing so that the heating power is 81% dc and 18% ac at 100 Hz. The rectifier can be incorporated in the blanket or within the housing of a switch, plug or power socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240346-A (GB)
Title: High-speed friction false-twisting apparatus
Inventor: RAEDER WOLFGANG
IPC: D02G1/08
Filed: 1991-01-24
Abstract: To provide high-speed friction false-twisting apparatus permitting a straight yarn run and enabling a disc set to be swung outwardly while two other ones are already operative, such apparatus including three sets (11, 16 and 19) of overlapping friction discs having their centres arranged at the corners of an equilateral triangle, viewing them along their rotational axes, which arrangement, for the purpose of inserting yarn, is openable by swinging out one set (19) of discs. A rotary drive member (1 or 2) is coupled to at least one of the sets (11) of friction discs, and is arranged to drive a pulley (8) via toothed wheels (3 and 9) by means of toothed belts (4 and 7). The toothed belts (4 and 7) are arranged to run outside the centre of the disc triangle. Individual toothed belts (15 and 20) which are arranged to be driven via the pulley (B) and also to run outside the centre of the disc triangle, serve to drive sets of discs (16 and 19). The apparatus may be driven by a tangential driving belt (24) or by an electric motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241751-A (GB)
Title: Flanged bearing bush.
Inventor: BRYDEN DONALD J S
IPC: F16C43/02
Filed: 1991-02-26
Abstract: Flanged bearing bushes are described, the bush comprising a journal bearing element (10) and a thrust flange bearing element (12) on at least one end of the journal member, the journal bearing member having a reduced diameter portion (20) and a shoulder (22) formed on the outer diameter of the at least one end having the flange element wherein the flange element is received on the reduced diameter portion with the rear face (30) of the flange supported by the shoulder on the journal bearing member end, and the flange member being retained on the journal bearing membered by deformation of material (32) on the reduced diameter portion of the journal bearing member into recesses (28) formed in the bore (26) of the flange element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243280-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment of cylinder lawnmowers
Inventor: DUCKER PAUL DAVID
IPC: A01D34/62
Filed: 1991-04-11
Abstract: A lawnmower or similar machine having a cutting mechanism comprising a first cutter item in the form of a cutter cylinder (10) and a second cutter item in the form of a bottom blade (15) arranged to cooperate therewith one of said items being movable relative to the other in order to adjust and define the cutting gap between the cutter cylinder and the bottom blade, has adjusting means (18) operative between the first and second cutter items and which may be released to one state in which it permits relative movement between said items towards and away from each other, and which may be set in a second state in which it prevents or resists relative movement between said items away from each other. In the second state the means may also resist or prevent relative movement towards each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261013-A (GB)
Title: Lace fastener
Inventor: PIPONIDES CHRIS
IPC: A43C7/00
Filed: 1991-10-30
Abstract: A device which obviates the need to tie shoelaces and the like may take various forms. Some (eg fig.6) involve passing the laces through passages into which enter spring loaded plungers j, l which clamp the laces against withdrawal. Others involve jawed clips of assorted designs (eg figs 2, 4, 7). In the device of fig 7 the laces are held in the 2 U-shaped members, the jaws of which are held together by a hook engaging the longitudinal member which unites the two clips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254385-A (GB)
Title: Floating-caliper spot-type disc brake with actively restored brake shoes
Inventor: WEILER ROLF
IPC: F16D65/18
Filed: 1992-02-07
Abstract: A floating-caliper spot-type disc brake is provided with resilient means for positively moving the indirectly actuated brake shoe 10 to an inoperative position away from the brake disc on termination of braking, and for allowing adjustment of the inoperative position on wear of the brake shoe. As illustrated, on brake actuation brake shoe 10 will be moved against bias of spring tongues 28, and should travel of the brake shoe 10 exceed distance S due to wear the elements 24, 24' will be moved along carrier arms 2, 3. In a second embodiment, the brake shoe 10 is moved against bias of rubber elements (34, Fig. 7) and will be moved axially along the rubber elements when the brake shoe is worn. In further embodiments leaf springs (38, 45, Figs 8-11) positively return the brake shoe 10 and allow for adjustment due to wear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264817-A (GB)
Title: Mounting plate for electrical terminal/switch block
Inventor: HAMILTON RODERICK
IPC: H02G3/10
Filed: 1992-03-04
Abstract: A mounting plate (1) for mounting an electrical terminal/switch block (15) for making fast with a decorative housing (20), the mounting plate (1) having an aperture for receiving the block (15) and walls (2, 8) surrounding the aperture, with electrical terminals (16, 16) of the block (15) shielded by the walls (2, 8). The plate (1) is mounted to a plinth so as to sandwich the block (15) between plinth and wall flanges (9), with indents (10) engaging the block (15). The decorative housing (20) is screwed to the block (15) to firmly trap the flanges (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266236-A (GB)
Title: Mirror
Inventor: TURNER PHILLIP GUY
IPC: A45D42/00
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: A mirror for affixing to a cloth such as a handkerchief has means to allow it to be easily attached to and removed from the cloth. The mirror may comprise two parts, a reflective mirror part and a backing part with the cloth being sandwiched therebetween. Alternatively the mirror may have a groove around its periphery and a cooperating elasticated ring to trap the cloth in the groove, or the mirror and cloth may each be provided with cooperating pieces of hook and loop type material.
Patent GB-2257323-A (GB)
Title: Radar calibration
Inventor: ANDERSON STUART JOHN
IPC: G01S7/40
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: An over-the-horizon radar is calibrated by comparing radar returns with a geographical map of the area. Firstly, the map is analysed to determine features involving rapid variation by means of auto-correlation of the map and analysis of the width of the correlation peak. Features having a narrow correlation peak are selected, and radar returns are compared with the map near to these features so as to obtain a best fit between the map and the returns as a whole. The comparison indicates the amount by which the map and the radar returns are out of register, allowing the radar returns to be "moved" to their correct position. Suitable features are coast-lines, islands and oil rigs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271789-A (GB)
Title: Cabin
Inventor: TAGG RICHARD LEACH
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 1992-10-15
Abstract: A cabin comprising a base structure, a wall structure and a roof structure 12, wherein the wall structure comprises two opposed sidewall members 13, 14 which define two opposite side walls of the cabin and which each provide a pair of corners and a pair of return walls which define a part of front and rear walls of the cabin, the space between the rear return walls being closed by a rear wall member 17 and the space between the front return walls being closable by a door 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261301-A (GB)
Title: Refractively scanned interferometer
Inventor: DYBWAD JENS PETER
IPC: G01J3/453
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: A modified Michelson type of interferometer having a pair of substantially identical refractive prisms, each having a cross-sectional shape of 1/2 of a hexagon, the division being along a line bisecting opposite sides of the hexagon, where each of the prisms has a side for beam input or output, a side that is coated to provide a mirror for beam reflection and a beamsplitter coating applied to one of the two surfaces along the line of division. Additionally, a collimating and/or focusing lens may be integral with the prism having the input or output side, such that linear, constant speed, relative scanning of the prisms in the direction of the line of division of the prisms enables the elimination of the mounting of all components, made a part of or attached to the prisms, to an optical bench.
Patent GB-2267518-A (GB)
Title: Combined DPC and wall-tie
Inventor: MINDENHALL JACK ALLEN
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 1993-05-19
Abstract: A combined DPC and wall tie comprising a channel member (4) mounted on anchor means (5) having feet extending laterally in opposite directions for mounting in brickwork (1A, 1B) of a cavity wall. Brick ties (9) are slidably mounted in the channel member (4) and a layer of DPC material (16) is attached to each anchor means (5) by bolt (14). A washer preferably provides a waterproof seal between the bolt (14) and the layer of DPC material (16) and spaces the DPC material from the channel member (4) to provide a clear drainage space thereunder. The combined DPC and wall tie can be used with cavity or solid walls, isolated piers or stop ends to attach a capping thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2466236-A (GB)
Title: Dual composition plastic bonded explosive
Inventor: CABROL JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: C06B45/12
Filed: 1993-05-20
Abstract: A dual-composition plastic bonded explosive comprises an inner region of a filled polymeric matrix in which the filler contains at least one organic nitro explosive, and an adjacent outer layer which is a filled polymeric matrix in which the filler contains at least one inorganic oxidising agent or an organic nitro explosive, with a rigid plastics layer at the interface between the two regions. The composition is made by providing the plastics layer in a mould, and then curing the two polymeric regions simultaneously.
Patent GB-2271136-A (GB)
Title: Bay window
Inventor: KOBAYASHI MASAAKI
IPC: F24F1/02
Filed: 1993-09-10
Abstract: A bay window (4) installed in a window opening partly defined by a header (12) comprises a lower housing part, a window part and a roof part (1). At least part of an air conditioner is housed in the roof part (1). The air conditioner is supported by an attachment angle (121) which is adjustably fastened to a support angle (122) which is fastened to the header (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282630-A (GB)
Title: Glazing
Inventor: BOARDMAN WILLIAM
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 1993-10-07
Abstract: A glazing pane or unit 28 is retained in a rebated frame 10 by one or more clips 20 along each edge, each clip having a first arm 22 held in a groove in the frame, and a second arm 26 engaging the pane or unit 28, and having a channel formation 32 for locating a fillet 34, e.g. a plastics strip. A decorative heading 40 is attached to the pane or unit, and optionally the frame, via double-sided adhesive tape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279864-A (GB)
Title: Garment design system folder
Inventor: GOODCHILD ELIZABETH LOUISE
IPC: G09F5/04
Filed: 1993-11-19
Abstract: The system enables a client to systematically build up a visual overview of a garment design which meets their individual taste and requirements. The system comprises a wide range of dress design components illustrated separately on transparent sheets which can be overlaid upon one another to produce an individual dress design. Four sections, each displaying a component design range with an index corresponding to the transparent sheets of that section, are mounted in a special presentation folder (Figs. 1 to 3). The folder also includes a representation of a female figure mounted on two rivets to form a base for the overlay transparencies. Furthermore, the folder contains a selection of fabrics each stapled to a respective card carrying information of fabric quality and order codes; a style design guide; standard measurement chart; order form and price list. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293619-A (GB)
Title: Brickwork alignment template
Inventor: HORTON LAWRENCE
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1994-01-07
Abstract: A template system for use in building brick piers comprises a pair of plywood templates connected by plumb lines. The lower template is fixed to the floor and the upper template is fixed to support beams. The lower template is recessed to define the size of the brick pier with the bricks being located inside the recess. The pier may be any cross-sectional shape as long as the upper and lower templates define the same cross-section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275110-A (GB)
Title: Process for checking condensate drain valves
Inventor: FOLLER WERNER
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 1994-01-31
Abstract: The operating capacity of condensate drain valves is checked, more specifically: drain condensate: yes; discharge vapour: no, by a process in which any ultrasonic vibrations present in the condensate drain valve are picked up by an ultrasonic vibration detector 3 - 6 and converted into an electrical output signal. The electrical output signal is compared with stored data in an evaluating unit Fig. 2, not shown. A test result is then formed with reference to predetermined deciding criteria. Testing is carried out over a predetermined test period within which instantaneous values of the ultrasonic vibrations are detected and optionally smoothed at predetermined moments. The test result is based on the instantaneous values. The process enables checking of the operating capability of condensate drain valves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276172-A (GB)
Title: Detergent for fuels
Inventor: CHUNG HYUN-CHONG
IPC: C10L1/238
Filed: 1994-02-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an alkylphenyl poly(oxyalkylene) polyamine acid ester fuel detergent effective for controlling deposit generated in an automobile engine, prepared by reacting polyamine and alkylphenyl poly(oxyalkylene) maleate derivative prepared by reaction of alkylphenyl poly(oxyalkylene) alcohol and maleic anhydride, through Michael reaction. The alkylphenyl poly(oxyalkylene) polyamine acid ester compound is of formula (V> <IMAGE> wherein, R1 is straight chained or branched alkyl group containing from 4 to 25 carbon atoms, R2 and R5 are H or alkyl group containing from 1 to 3 atoms, R3 and R4 are H or alkyl group containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R6 and R7 are alkylene group containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, n is an integer which makes molekular weight of the compound to be 400 - 4,000 and m is 0 or an integer between 1 - 5.
Patent GB-2278415-A (GB)
Title: Blocking pipes
Inventor: TIGERHOLM LARS
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 1994-05-23
Abstract: In a device for use in blocking the flow of fluid in a pipe (1) (Figure 1), wherein an installation unit (2), sealed against the environment is mounted on said pipe and a hole (24) is drilled into the pipe with sealing retained against the environment, an expandable body (17) is introduced through the installation unit with the aid of a blocking appliance (8, 10) and on through the hole drilled in the pipe in order to temporarily block the flow of fluid in same, the expandable body having a larger diameter before insertion than both the internal diameter of the hole channel in the installation unit and the diameter of the drilled hole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289889-A (GB)
Title: Spiles for barrel shives
Inventor: LOVELL PATRICK WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 1994-05-24
Abstract: A spile 10 formed of plastics or wood, comprises a tapered peg having a single taper from a flange 12 to a lead-in bevel 13, with grooves 14 extending lengthwise from the bevel towards the flange but separated therefrom by a non-grooved portion (15, Figure 1), the grooves serving to vent a cask (or barrel) when the spile is initially pushed into the hole in a shive fitted in the cask so that the upper parts 14X of the grooves still lie outside the shive hole. On pushing the spile further in the outer ends of the grooves move inside the hole and so become closed, (Figures 6 and 8). The spile is provided with a central blind hole for receiving an extractor tool, and the shive hole may have a countersink (20, Figure 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291573-A (GB)
Title: Designer raster image processor system
Inventor: MO LAWRENCE
IPC: B41B19/00
Filed: 1994-07-15
Abstract: A prepress processing system comprises a first station (20) including means (21) to input image data in a first format, a second station (20') remote from the first station (20) including means (28) to produce printing plates or films and data transfer means (23, 23') for transferring printing data between the first station (20) and the second station (20'), wherein the first station (20) includes a raster image processor (22) for converting image data in said first format into a ready-to-plot format for transfer as printing data by the data transfer means (23, 23'). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292874-A (GB)
Title: Waste crop separator
Inventor: WESTON DAVID BOOTH
IPC: A01D33/02
Filed: 1994-09-12
Abstract: A device for separating materials comprises two spaced, substantially parallel rotatable members (3, 4). One of the rollers has at least one flat side so as to facilitate in use the drawing down between the rollers of material to be separated. The device may be used for separating haulms from potatoes or for clearing rubbish from a beach.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283149-A (GB)
Title: Rear view t.v. camera for motor vehicle
Inventor: ABERSFELDER GUNTER
IPC: B60Q1/48
Filed: 1994-10-24
Abstract: A pivotable camera 11 monitors the rear or front space of a motor vehicle being parked and automatically tracks the nearest object in its field of view. The object location is determined and tracked in terms of its image sharpness and signals for tilting or turning the camera are generated when the object nears the edge of the field of view. Ultrasonic or infrared sensors can be used to determine the position of the nearest object. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283884-A (GB)
Title: Add/drop multiplexer apparatus
Inventor: BALL PETER RAYMOND
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1994-10-27
Abstract: A communications network, having an SDH transmission line 2a to 2e with for example four main channels #1, #2, #3, #4, is provided at four different tributary connection nodes nodes 1 to 4 with respective add/drop multiplexer units 1a to 1d for permitting interchange of information signals between the main channels #1, #2, #3, #4 and tributary channels 6a to 6h the network connected to respective tributary ports A to H. Each add/drop multiplexer unit includes a time slot interchange unit 10a to 10d through which a pair of the main channels pass but which the other two main channels bypass. Because different pairs of the main channels pass through the different time slot interchange units, signal interchange is possible between any one of the main channels and any one of the tributary channels. The add/drop multiplexer units can be located together at a single node, if required. Alternatively, they can be formed into an Optical ring network as shown in Figure 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302371-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine cooling air system
Inventor: NEWTON ARNOLD CHARLES
IPC: B64D29/02
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: In a gas turbine engine 10 cooling air which has been utilised to cool accessories 20 is ducted to an exit which directs the air over the engine casing structure so as to re-energise boundary layer flow and/or reduce base drag. The exit may comprise apertures (38, 40) formed in the fillets at the junction between an engine casing and the casing of a pylon supporting the engine (figure 2), or slot-like outlets (64) formed at the trailing end of a support pylon casing (figure 3).
Patent GB-951560-A (GB)
IPC: B07C1/20
Abstract: 951,560. Feeding and delivering sheets; postmarking &c. machines. PITNEY-BOWES Inc. Jan. 10, 1962 [Jan. 19, 1961], No. 970/62. Headings B6B, B6D and B6H. [Also in Divisions B8 and F2] Feeding envelopes.-In a machine for sorting letters into three stacks at 26, 27, 28 (Figs. 1, 3A) (see Division B8) and for cancelling only those letters which have stamps carrying a phosphorescent mask, the letters are fed from a delivery station 24 by an endless belt 101 towards an endless feed belt 102. The letters are then passed on one-by-one by a feed wheel 104 and a second feed wheel 105. The latter is associated with a reversely driven wheel 106 which is adapted to prevent the feed of more than one letter at a time. The letters are thus delivered into the grip of opposed belts 32, 32 (Figs. 1, 3B) which are urged together by spring-loaded arms 108. Postmarking machines.-The letters are scanned on opposed faces by identical photoelectric scanning units 35L, 35T, which initiate a stamp cancelling signal in respect only of each letter carrying a phosphorescently marked stamp on its lower edge. Other letters may be stamped with fluorescently marked stamps or unmarked stamps. The signal operates through suitable electronic circuitry (Figs. 9, 15, not shown) to activate a solenoid to release a onerevolution clutch (see Division F2) to rotate one or other of printing rollers 50, 50 (according to which side of the letter is stamped). Delivering letters.-Letters emerging from the left hand end of belts 32, 32 are deflected by vanes 30, 31, to delivery zones 27, 28 or 26, according respectively as to whether the letters carry a luminescently (phosphorescent or fluorescent) marked stamp at the leading end of their bottom edges, carry luminescently marked stamps at the trailing end, or are not in the two previous categories. The vanes 30, 31 are operated by solenoids 89R, 89L, 91R, 91L, in accordance with signals received via suitable electronic circuitry (Figs. 9, 15, 16, 18, not shown) from the scanning units 35T, 35L. Each zone 26, 27, 28 comprises a feed wheel 161, a spring-loaded backing plate 160 and an endless belt 162 which tends to urge the letters against the plate 160.
Patent GB-2290581-A (GB)
Title: Gland Seal Assembly Housing
Inventor: BURGESS KEVIN EDWARD
IPC: F16J15/24
Filed: 1994-03-10
Abstract: A housing (2) for a gland seal assembly, the housing comprising a main body (3) having a bore (4) therethrough for receiving a rotatable shaft (50). The main body (3) includes first and second parts (3A and 3B) each having a packing receiving zone within the bore (4), each of said first and second parts (3A and 3B) including an abutment wall (14, 15) which forms an end wall of the packing receiving zone, and adjustment means (21) which is operable to cause relative movement between the abutment walls (14, 15) in the axial direction of the bore (4). <IMAGE>