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Patent GB-2210978-A (GB)
Title: Accuracy testing device
Inventor: BURDEKIN MELVYN
IPC: G01B7/14
Filed: 1987-10-15
Abstract: A testing device for testing the setting accuracy of a machine by measuring the spacing of a first machine locus with respect to a second machine locus, comprises a first, ball-ended probe (1) adapted to be fixed to one part of the machine with the centre of the ball (1a) representing said one locus. A second such probe (2) is adapted to be fixed to another part of the machine with the centre of the ball representing the second locus, interconnecting means (3) for interconnecting said ball ends at a predetermined spacing in mountings permitting relative rotation of the ball ends with respect to the interconnecting means, at least one single axis transducer for sensing the displacement of one ball end, and computing means for calculating from the transducer output the deviation from a precise spacing of the probes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213372-A (GB)
Title: Suspension cradles
Inventor: DAVIES STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 1987-12-12
Abstract: A plate suspension cradle in the form of a plate hanger includes two cooperating parts (2,4) of generally laminar plastics material. Each part (2,4) has a pair of spaced arms (6,8; 26,28) each carrying a respective hook (16,18; 36,38). The hooks are arranged to engage the rim of a plate at circumferentially spaced intervals. The two parts (2,4) may be drawn together to be locked on to the plate by means of a tail portion (12) on one part (2) engaging a clasp portion (30) on the other part (4). The tail portion (12) and clasp portion (30) are linked by a ratchet mechanism which allows the two parts to be drawn together but prevents them from moving apart. In this way the harness can be securely mounted on the plate to allow the plate to be suspended from a wall by means of an apertured flap portion (10) projecting from the part (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206039-A (GB)
Title: Dishwashing apparatus
Inventor: HARKIN WILLIAM
IPC: A47L15/00
Filed: 1988-06-20
Abstract: Dishwashing apparatus comprises an open-work basket 2 which is shaped to fit within a sink bowl, said basket being provided with racks 19-21 for holding articles to be washed and housing a rotary spray arm 8 for spraying said articles with wash liquid, a housing 23 mounted on the basket and provided with control switches 30 and programmer 31 for regulating the operation of the dishwashing apparatus, and a seal, which, in use, seals the dishwashing apparatus against the periphery of the sink bowl. An electrical heating element 12 for heating wash liquid may be located below the spray arm. A pump may be located in the housing for pumping wash liquid to the spray-arm. The water temperature may be regulated by a thermostat and a float switch may be provided to regulate liquid level in the sink bowl. A mechanism for operating a drain plug for drain 16 may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207946-A (GB)
Title: Lined tank with collar in an opening
Inventor: NORTON WILLIAM W
IPC: B65D90/10
Filed: 1985-07-06
Abstract: A sheet lining (8) is provided in a tank (2 Fig 1) with aligned openings through the tank and the lining. The tank opening is defined by a ring (36). A collar 22 may be fitted in the opening in the ring. The collar is made of plastics material and has a first flange 24 within the tank welded to the lining. A second outer flange (42) is secured to the ring (36) by bolts (44). In another embodiment (Figure 4) the collar extends around the ring instead of within the opening in the ring, the ring extending into the interior of the tank and the collar being located within the tank. The second flange has attachment means for securing the flange to the inner end of the ring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222710-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle monitoring systems
Inventor: HOME JOHN
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 1988-09-09
Abstract: A monitoring system for use in a motor vehicle A, to provide an indication to the driver if he is travelling too close to the vehicle B in front of him (or whether the vehicle C travelling immediately behind him is too close) comprises:   a) a transmitter 10, 12 for transmitting a signal either forwardly or rearwardly of the vehicle, b) a receiver 10, 12 for receiving a reflected signal from another vehicle located either forwardly or rearwardly of said vehicle from which the signal was transmitted, c) a computing device 11 for calculating the spacing between said vehicle and said other vehicle and the relative velocities of said vehicles, d) means providing an input to the computing device to provide information concerning the velocity of the vehicle, and e) means providing an audible and/or visible warning in the event that the computing device assesses a condition of potential danger. o
Patent GB-2211605-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre distributor sensor
Inventor: PEARCE DAVID ANDREW JAMES
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 1988-12-14
Abstract: An optical fibre distributed sensing system, e.g. for temperature, includes a multi-channel averaging circuit arrangement comprising an analogue-to-digital converter 10 which receives an analogue electrical input corresponding to back-scattered or returned light along an optical fibre sensor 5. The digital output therefrom is fed sequentially to respective digital storage devices 11 of a digital storage arrangement and the data stored for corresponding elements of each back-scattered or returned light signal is then clocked out simultaneously into a digital adder 15. The output from the adder is fed to a processor 24 for providing an indication of the averaged signal waveform in respect of successive waveforms with reduced noise. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232190-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for securing with adhesive to a body
Inventor: HIRST JOHN ANDREW BRIAN
IPC: F16B11/00
Filed: 1989-05-23
Abstract: GB 2213861A described a fastener having a head and a shank, the head being formed with a recess in which a magnet is retained for holding the fastener against a ferro-magnetic mounting surface whilst an adhesive is setting. The present specification discloses a fastener in which the cold-formed head (1) carries an annular magnet (6) or an annular array of magnets which is/are secured to the head by adhesive or by a wedging engagement. This enables a smaller diameter of head (1) which eases forming, whilst retaining an adequate surface area of head for adhesive bonding of the head to a support surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221574-A (GB)
Title: Head demagnetising cassette
Inventor: ALMOSSAWI HAQI ISMAIL HUSSAIN
IPC: G11B23/04
Filed: 1989-07-04
Abstract: A cassette for demagnetising the heads 31 of video or computer apparatus comprises demagnetising heads 12 and a tape 29 carrying signals for controlling the operation of the cassette. When the cassette is inserted in the video apparatus and the "play" button operated, members 23-28 of the video apparatus are moved to the positions shown and arms 20 move the demagnetising heads into position adjacent the heads 12. The tape 29 is rotated and generates oscillating magnetic fields in the heads 12 to demagnetise the heads 31. A timer in a control circuit 11 actuates electromagnetic clippers 14 after a preset time to stop the tape and the video apparatus then rejects the cassette. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232330-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing electrically fusible pipe connectors and of connecting pipes
Inventor: INHOFE JAMES A
IPC: B29C48/09
Filed: 1990-04-30
Abstract: Electrically fusible sleeve connectors for connecting large diameter thermoplastic pipe sections are produced by winding a tape (10) of molten thermoplastic material onto a large diameter drum (14) whereby adjacent windings are fused and upon being cooled a solid sleeve (22) is formed, embedding an electric resistance heating wire (16) in a surface of sleeve 22 while the thermoplastic material is still in the molten state and removing sleeve (22) after cooling with wire 16 embedded therein from demountable drum 14 by deflating a bladder 28. The wire 16 may be embedded in the internal or external surface of sleeve 22 by winding wire 16 on drum 14 before or after winding tape 10 on drum 14. Two end sections of pipes can be thermofused to sleeve 22 by placing sleeve 22 to overlap the end sections either internally or externally and by passing electric current through wire 16. Alternatively adjacent end sections of pipes can have windings of the wire while a thermoplastic split sleeve is placed over the windings through which current is passed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244742-A (GB)
Title: Joystick for control of cleaning vehicle functions
Inventor: BRADLEY RICHARD MAURICE
IPC: E01H1/00
Filed: 1990-06-08
Abstract: A self-propelled cleaning vehicle has cleaning gear including sweeping brushes, suction nozzle and associated equipment including spray nozzles for spraying clean water, and a wander hose. Control of the cleaning gear requires individual control of brush positions, altitude and loading, suction fan, water sprays, and other equipment. Control of all these functions is provided by means of a joystick having at its upper end an associated panel of finger or thumb-operable buttons or the like. These select cleaning gear programmes and change the function controlled by the joystick. In this way, the joystick provides means whereby arm and thumb control of a single lever enables detailed control of a multiplicity of functions to be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247420-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant coatings and fire protected materials
Inventor: DIMANSHTEYN FELIX
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 1990-08-28
Abstract: An intumescent coating composition comprises an aqueous mixture of a water soluble alkali metal silicate, optionally a hydrated metal silicate clay, and an inorganic particulate material which, when exposed to flame temperatures, endothermically releases a nonflammable gas. The coating can be applied to metal, wooden and foamed polymeric materials.
Patent GB-909283-A (GB)
IPC: B60K5/00
Abstract: 909,283. Motor vehicles. STANDARD MOTOR CO. Ltd. Oct. 27, 1960, No. 36860/60. Class 79(2), 79(4) and 79(5). A pair of coaxial, non-steerable road wheels of a road vehicle are driven from an engine-driven differential gear through halfshafts disposed apart from the wheels' axis, and connected to the wheels by gearing. The front wheels 11, Fig. 2, of a dumper, are driven from engine 12 through clutch 13, gear-box 14, shaft 15, differential 16 and half-shafts 20. The wheels 11 are mounted on studs 29, Fig. 4, carried, with brake drums 30, by a hub 19a integral with a stub shaft 31 mounted on roller bearings (one, 32, being shown) within a casing 17. A gear 27 is splined to each half-shaft 20 and a mating gear 33 is splined to each stub shaft 31. Oil seals and dust excluders 34 are provided. The vehicle frame comprises members 18 (Fig. 2), a cross-piece 21 to which the rearwardly extending end of the differential casing 16 is connected at 21 and a cross-member 25 spigotally connected to the gear casings 17. The forward end of the differential casing 16 is resiliently connected by rubber bushed lugs 36 and brackets 38 to the frame member 25. The casings 17 are also connected by bolts 23 (Fig. 4) to the frame 18. The half-shafts may be protected by a channel member 35. Pig iron ballast weights 29 are attached to the frame member 25. The rear wheels 5 are steered from a wheel 6 through drop arm 7, drag link 8, bell crank lever 9 and divided track rods, 10.
Patent GB-2242554-A (GB)
Title: Tyre valve assembly with pressure indicator
Inventor: GRAY MICHAEL
IPC: B60C23/00
Filed: 1991-03-05
Abstract: The valve assembly 10 is formed and dimensioned to be interchangeable with standard known valve assemblies and includes a main body 12 defining a connector duct, a core sub-assembly 16 having a displaceable valve element 24 coacting with a valve seating 22 and urged into fluid sealing engagement therewith by the internal pressure of the tyre in use, and a calibrated spring 32 or other resilient loading means acting on the valve element to apply pre-determined loading in opposition to the internal pressure. The assembly further includes indicating or read-out means, conveniently combined with a cap sub-assembly 40 which seals the outer end of the duct, and which may take the form of an indicator plunger 46 which is extended from the cap on a rise in internal pressure within a chamber portion 60 of the duct downstream of the valve element. If the tyre pressure falls below its proper level the spring loading on the valve element will exceed the pressure loading in the opposite direction allowing air to pass into the sealed duct and so displacing the indicator plunger to show that the tyre pressure needs attention. Preferably the cap sub-assembly is shaped to connect with a standard inflation appliance and includes one-way valve means 56, 58 so that inflation can be effected without removing the latter sub-assembly. Conveniently provision is made for selective venting of pressure from the chamber portion to facilitate resetting. In an alternative arrangement, Fig 6 (not shown), an inflation duct and valve (313, 341) is provided in addition to the valve assembly (316). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242372-A (GB)
Title: Sewage screen
Inventor: MURRER EDWIN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B01D29/01
Filed: 1991-03-25
Abstract: Sewage screening apparatus comprises an arcuate (concave upwards) array of parallel bars 1 and an inlet 3 from which the sewage flows across the bars, in which the bars taper downwardly in cross-section. Solids retained on the bars are removed by a rotating assembly comprising a spring-loaded rubber strip (11), arranged to flick upwards as it moves clear of the bars, possibly together with a brush. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242568-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory devices
Inventor: AHN SEUNG HWAN
IPC: H01L23/522
Filed: 1991-03-27
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device having bit line contacts (11) provided in a pair of bit lines in a folded bit line structure, comprises a zigzag shaped bit line (BL) linking the bit line contacts of an adjacent pair of rows. The pitch between the bit lines is about twice as compared with the semiconductor memory devices having the conventional open bit line structure, thus the coupling capacitance produced by adjacent bit line is reduced. Therefore, the coupling noise in a high density memory of 16 mega class and over is reduced remarkably. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257284-A (GB)
Title: Credit operated units
Inventor: LINFOOT GERARD
IPC: G07F17/30
Filed: 1991-06-25
Abstract: A credit operated system for use particularly in juke-boxes or 'skill with prize' units comprises an input means such as a digitizer which can be used to input information into either a juke-box or a 'skill with prize' unit so as to update the information capacity of the juke-box or the unit. Information input via the digitizer is stored on an appropriate storage device which controls a display 6 depending also on the credit status of the juke-box or the unit. The unit may have multiple screens on which a comparison game may be played. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248440-A (GB)
Title: Printing press folding device
Inventor: MULLER HANS
IPC: B65H45/18
Filed: 1991-10-03
Abstract: Purely vertical reciprocation is imparted to a folding blade 4 which, at the bottom of its stroke, pushes printed matter into the nip between folding rollers 5, from beneath which the folded matter is then delivered. The blade 4 is mounted on crank pins 11 which are freely rotatably mounted at the ends of the first cranks which extend from and rotate in one sense with crank pins 8. The pins 8 are rotatably mounted at the ends of second cranks which extend from and rotate in the other sense with driven shafts 19. Each pin 8 is rotated in the one sense by a toothed belt which couples a first gear fast with the rotatable pin 8 and a fixed, non-rotatable gear coaxial with the respective shaft 19. The second gear has twice the diameter of the first and the first and second cranks are of equal length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248681-A (GB)
Title: Microwave space and water heating system
Inventor: BAKER ALAN KEITH
IPC: F24H1/22
Filed: 1991-10-04
Abstract: A microwave heating system includes a heat generator and means for circulating fluid through said generator in order to abstract heat therefrom for transfer to the space to be heated, said heat generator comprising a microwave source 9 and a microwave absorber and transfer device 10, said device comprising a tortuous passageway through which said heat transfer fluid is passed, the passageway including a plurality of surfaces which absorb the microwave energy and reflect the energy into the heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer fluid may be water, and may contain sodium chloride to increase its absorbency of microwave energy. The heat transfer fluid may be piped to a pumped radiator system and to a hot water cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250969-A (GB)
Title: Orientating discoid articles whilst conveying
Inventor: SPATAFORA MARIO
IPC: B65G47/248
Filed: 1991-10-22
Abstract: Discoids (2) such as sweets, pastilles and the like are supplied to a wrapping machine (2') by means of equipment (1) comprising a track (4) along which the sweets make their approach in single file, and a conveyor (20) linked to the machine itself; the track (4) and the conveyor (20) are interconnected by a device (6) affording two surfaces (13, 14) which flank the path of the sweets and are invested with motion at different velocities in such a way that each sweet (2) is pinched between the two surfaces and made to roll about Its own axis, the advantage being that any oversized or irregularly shaped sweets (2) will be broken up and distanced from the line before they can reach the wrapping machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252335-A (GB)
Title: Printing process and formulation
Inventor: PROVOST JOHN REGINALD
IPC: D06P3/66
Filed: 1991-12-17
Abstract: A composition suitable for use in the ink jet printing of cellulosic textile materials which comprises a solution in water of a dye having at least one cellulose reactive group and, a humectant, comprising a polyol having not more than one primary hydroxy group, provided that the composition contains not more than 10% by weight with respect to the humectant of one or more compounds from the group (a) polyols having two or more primary hydroxy groups and (b) alcohols havng a primary hydroxy group.
Patent GB-2252322-A (GB)
Title: Phosphonation process and phosphonates
Inventor: DAVIS KEITH PHILIP
IPC: C23F11/167
Filed: 1991-12-18
Abstract: Unsaturated compounds, e.g. which can be dissolved in aqueous based solvents, such as ethylenic or acetylenic carboxylate or alcohols with less than 10 carbon atoms, especially maleic and/or acrylic acid or propargyl alcohol, are reacted with alkali metal phosphite in aqueous solution at neutral or alkaline pH in the presence of free radical initiators (such as persulphate) to form threshold scale and corrosion inhibitors. Examples of phosphonates obtainable in this way are phosphonated oligomers or co-oligomers and vicinal diphosphonates.
Patent GB-2251578-A (GB)
Title: Non-nesting multi-ply tissue
Inventor: SAUER ROBERT DALE
IPC: D21F11/14
Filed: 1992-01-09
Abstract: The bulk and absorbency of multi-ply tissue products improved by brushing at least one surface of at least one ply of the tissue and plying the tissue product together such that at least one brushed surface is facing inwardly, i.e. is in the middle and not on the outside of the multi-ply product. The preferred method includes rotating brushing means 15 located upstream of compaction rolls 20, 21 for combining the brushed webs 18, 19 to form a two ply structure.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251458-A (GB)
Title: Improved ignition assisting device for internal combustion engines
Inventor: RICHARDSON RONALD D
IPC: H01T13/54
Filed: 1992-01-28
Abstract: A capsule (10), the interior volume of which is an ignition chamber (14), is provided with an engine to improve ignition. The capsule (10) has an orifice (36) so the ignition chamber (14) can communicate with a main combustion chamber (54) of the engine. Often, the capsule (10) is connected to a spark plug (16) and the electrode gap (28) of the spark plug (16) is in the ignition chamber (14). The capsule (10) causes the combustible mixture in the engine to swirl in a controlled manner as it flows from the orifice (36) towards the electrode gap (28). The interior surfaces (12) of the capsule (10) are contoured such that momentum of the swirling combustible mixture is conserved, thus maintaining the velocity of the swirling combustible mixture as it proceeds from the orifice (36) of the capsule (10) to the electrode gap (28) and also providing an increased velocity of the ignited mixture as it exits the capsule (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266727-A (GB)
Title: Conveyorised system for electroplating PCBs or plates e.g. with photoresist
Inventor: LAIDLER KEVIN OSWALD
IPC: G03F7/16
Filed: 1992-04-27
Abstract: The conveyor moves a succession of substrates along a horizontal plane, then down into the electroplating solution and up out of the solution before levelling on to the horizontal plane again electrical contact with the substrate being by means of a rotating fixture containing a series of contacts which only apply electrical current when in contact with the substrate. The system will produce a more evenly plated coating on various sized material without the need to hold the work in jigs and without mechanical action to prevent carry over of chemicals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270056-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device
Inventor: MOLLOY TERENCE
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1992-08-25
Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device comprises a disc shaped body in two halves pivoted together with holes to accommodate a foot pedal (eg, accelerator pedal) such that when the device is locked around a pedal, the pedal cannot be operated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271932-A (GB)
Title: Electrode for tissue coagulation
Inventor: WATTS GEORGE THOMAS
IPC: A61B17/22
Filed: 1992-11-03
Abstract: A collapsible electrode for coagulation of tissue without damage to adjacent structures increases the safety of surgery on the gall-bladder. It is carried in an insulating sheath to protect other structures and allow insertion into the organ whose interior surface is to be coagulated. The electrode is in the form of a basket or cage formed of spiral wires of springy metal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263047-A (GB)
Title: Interface chip for a voice processing system
Inventor: DALY DANIEL F
IPC: G06F13/362
Filed: 1992-12-30
Abstract: An interface chip 10 is capable of receiving requests from two processors via busses 32,13 and coordinating the flow of the data therebetween. The chip 10 comprises interface units 26, 12, with a plurality of ports, an arbitration unit (state machine) 16, a control register 14, a DRAM interface 20 and a timing unit (clock) 24. The chip functions as a dual port controller for interaction of associated RAMs and processors of a voice processing system. The several interface circuits are in communication with a host computer via bus 32 for the purpose of accepting requests in sequence and outputting data over a bus. The host computer is in communication with a RAM interface 20 of each chip that interfaces a local peripheral board processor (not shown) through a dual port RAM which resides on the peripheral board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264884-A (GB)
Title: System and method for processing biological fluids
Inventor: PALL DAVID B
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 1991-11-06
Abstract: A system for collecting and processing donated blood comprises a first porous medium interposed between a blood collection bag and a satellite bag and a second porous medium interposed between the blood collection bag and another satellite bag. The porous media are leucocyte depletion media. The system may also include one or more of the following: a red cell barrier medium, a separation medium, a gas inlet, and a gas outlet. The system can be used to centrifuge whole blood into one or more components, and includes a means for protecting the system during centrifugation. <IMAGE>