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Patent GB-2217052-A (GB)
Title: Timepiece for different time zones
Inventor: HALKES ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: G04B19/23
Filed: 1988-04-05
Abstract: A timepiece such as a watch has two hands 22, 24 fixed to one another at an angle corresponding to a fixed time difference in hours for the hour hand, so that the user can quickly and easily read of the time in a home time zone and another different the zone. The hands are made distinguishable and may be mechanical or simulated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209256-A (GB)
Title: Image transmission systems
Inventor: WHALLEY JONATHAN
IPC: H04N19/895
Filed: 1988-08-26
Abstract: In a video signal coder/decorder arrangement or codec for an image transmission system motion of picture elements between frames is encoded with reference to any one of eight preceding frames, so that picture information which repeats within eight frames does not need to be encoded again, and recovery after errors in transmission can commence with reference to the last-received uncorrupted frame of the eight.
Patent GB-2209278-A (GB)
Title: Beds
Inventor: GLADWIN BRIAN
IPC: A47C19/00
Filed: 1988-08-30
Abstract: A bed comprises a frame which is split lengthwise into two equal parts which are connected together by spigot and socket joints. A third frame part may be similarly connected between the two equal frame parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210683-A (GB)
Title: De-misting system for use with a refrigerated display cabinet
Inventor: WILKINSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F25D21/04
Filed: 1988-09-12
Abstract: This invention relates to a de-misting system for use with refrigerated display cabinet, especially for clearing mist or condensation from or preventing mist forming on glass screens defining or part-defining the display area of such a cabinet. The cabinet comprising a casing, which has a first chamber 2 and a second chamber 6, the first chamber 2 having a transparent exterior screen 20 and the second chamber containing the mechanical means of a refrigeration unit. The cabinet also comprises means for circulating air around the refigeration unit to provide cooling therefor, and means for dispelling said circulating air over the exterior surface of the transparent exterior screen 20. Chilled air, delivered or spilled from the first chamber or chilled ambient air, circulated over the mechanical means is warmed such that it tends to rise to be dispelled by dispelling means in the form of elongate duct openings 24 which lie opposed to the bottom edge of the exterior surface of the screen 20. As the warmed air 18 passes over the screen it creates an insulting layer between the screen and the ambient air. The ambient air thus does not meet the screen and, therefore, is not dropped to below its dew-point. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214910-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and a method for preparing composts
Inventor: GORNALL LESLIE KEITH
IPC: C05F3/00
Filed: 1988-12-12
Abstract: A low water content, active, pasteurised compost is obtained from human and animal wastes by firstly separating out the wet solids 11 from the liquid, seeding these solids 11 wlth actinomycetes and then drying and aerobically digesting in one step. This is carried out by force circulating drying air 14 at a high pressure through the wet resistent solids 11 by a heavy duty fan 16. A low pressure sidestream 18a of this air 14 is firstly cooled by passing it through a cross flow air-to-air recouperator 24, then dried by passing it through a heat pump defined by expansion chambers 27 and 30 and compressor 34. The exiting airstream 18b is then rewarmed firstly in the recouperator 24 then the chamber 30 before being returned to the container 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210913-A (GB)
Title: W.C. seat assembly
Inventor: MORGAN OWEN
IPC: E03D1/26
Filed: 1989-01-05
Abstract: A w.c. seat assembly comprises a seat ring hinged or hingeable to a seat cover and mountings to mount the seat assembly to a w.c. basin, the seat assembly being such that when fitted to a w.c. basin the cover is readily detachable from the seat ring without removal of the mountings. When the cover 2b is generally at right angles to the ring 2a and each slide retainer 7 has been slid past the U-shaped portion of the pivot block 6 in a direction away from the end stop, then the cover may be moved towards a closed position leaving the U-shaped portion of the pivot block opening downwardly so that the cover can be removed from the ring by lifting the cover at the rear and thus the pivot blocks 6 from the cross pins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230040-A (GB)
Title: Fire retardant panel or door
Inventor: FALCONER JAMES
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 1989-02-22
Abstract: A fire retardant door or panel includes outer skins (3, 4) which can be of wood or hardboard and a core (8) of suitable fire retardant material which is located between the skins (3, 4). The skins (3, 4) are spaced by end lippings (5A) which may include portions comprising fire retardant blocks (12) capable of receiving screws to facilitate location of the panel or door. The use of these blocks improves the fire retarding performance of the panel/door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221140-A (GB)
Title: Dancing shoes
Inventor: MELLINGER LUCAS
IPC: A43B5/12
Filed: 1989-07-28
Abstract: A dancing shoe (11) has a front pivot (12) beneath the toe region and a rear pivot (13) beneath the heel region of the foot. Each pivot (12, 13) comprises an upper part (14) fixed relative to the sole of the shoe and a base (15) which is rotatably attached to the upper part (14). The shoe enables a dancer to pivot on toe or heel or to move in a straight line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241477-A (GB)
Title: Detachable motorcycle screen
Inventor: PRESTON JOHN
IPC: B62J17/08
Filed: 1990-02-22
Abstract: A detachable screen for a motorcycle, which gives improved weather protection and aerodynamics, comprises a transparent windscreen portion (6) mounted on an arched tubular frame (2, 4) having front attachment means (8, 10) and rear attachment means (16, 18) for attachment to the motorcycle body. In use the screen passes over the rider and protects him from the weather. A windscreen wiper (22, 24, 26) may be mounted on the screen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231604-A (GB)
Title: Mining machine
Inventor: BRANDL ERICH
IPC: E21D9/12
Filed: 1990-05-15
Abstract: In a shearing machine (2) with a loading ramp (9) or a conveyor (10) supported displaceably in the longitudinal direction of the shearing machine (2) on the machine frame and with a luffable shearing arm (3) mounted adjustably relative to the machine frame in the longitudinal direction of the machine, the adjusting movement (8) of the horizontal luffing axis (13) of the shearing arm is coupled to the adjusting movement of the loading ramp (9) or of the conveyor (10), by mounting the shearing arm (3) on a bearing bracket (14) which is connected to a carriage (15), the carriage (15) being displaceable on guides (16) running in the longitudinal direction of the machine and the bearing bracket (14) being connected to a driver which is formed by a slot guide (20) and, after a predetermined displacement distance of the bearing bracket (14) in the longitudinal direction of the machine, interacts with the conveyor (10) or ramp (9). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2234526-A (GB)
Title: Coating turbine engine blade tips
Inventor: ROUTSIS KOSTAS
IPC: C25D15/02
Filed: 1990-07-03
Abstract: A method for providing an abrasive layer on the surface of a turbine engine blade tips includes application of several layers of nickel; one layer including abrasive particulates and then heat-treating for bonding. The layer has good bond strength and has a thin cross section, thereby minimizing any effect on the fatigue strength of the component.
Patent GB-2233953-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for confectionery products
Inventor: BINDI ATTILIO
IPC: B65D5/462
Filed: 1990-07-10
Abstract: Packaging for confectionery products 1 comprises a carton 15 having a handle 5-5 and a surrounding band 7. At each of its ends, said band 7 is provided with a respective slot 11 through which the handle 5-5 protrudes, thus making it possible the band 7 to be constrained to the carton. The band bears data and illustration of the product permitting use of the carton for different products in combination with a particular, readily removal product-related band. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234152-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a sole for an article of footwear
Inventor: WILSON WILFRED
IPC: B29C35/00
Filed: 1990-07-20
Abstract: In a method of forming a sole, components 10 and 11 are cut so they fit the peripheral dimensions of the vulcanising mould. The outer component 10 is formed from a hard-wearing rubber, whilst the inner component 11 is made from a much softer rubber. Because of their size relative to the mould, the components form an effective seal with the sides of the mould, when placed therein, such that the material from one component will not leak past the other. This arrangement allows for the vulcanisation of rubber soles where the hardness of the rubber changes through its thickness from hard rubber on the outer surface to soft shock absorbing rubber on the inner surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249501-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic separator
Inventor: SAXTON PETER JOHN
IPC: B03C1/28
Filed: 1990-08-10
Abstract: A magnetic separator for separating magnetic matter from a liquid flow in which it is entrained comprises a plurality of magnetic baffle plates 23, 24, 28, 30 projecting towards each other across the flow path but staggered in the direction of flow so as to cause the liquid to flow in a zig-zag path. Alternate baffle plates are connected to opposite poles of an electromagnet 20 so that a magnetic circuit through the plates is completed by the liquid. Water having entrained iron oxide enters at 36 and follows a serpentine path past the baffle plates exiting through aperture 35. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249810-A (GB)
Title: Discharging thinner to an ink tray
Inventor: HO DAVID WANG MAN
IPC: F04B49/12
Filed: 1990-11-02
Abstract: An apparatus for discharging thinner to an ink tray comprises a syringe 1 having a tube 2 and plunger 3, the tube being held in place by means of a platform 7 movable in a vertical direction and the plunger being immovably located against a top plate 10. A hose 5 is connected at one end to the syringe tube 2 and has its other end located within the ink tray. A one-way stepping mechanism fixed to the platform is operable at a preset time, so as to move the platform in a vertical direction. The mechanism comprises a pneumatic cylinder 14 acting through plate 12 to raise shaft 11 which is attached to platform 7. Alternatively a rack and ratchet mechanism may be employed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252589-A (GB)
Title: Louvre window security device
Inventor: CARGILL GEORGE TONA
IPC: E05B17/00
Filed: 1991-02-09
Abstract: A louvre window security device has a base plate 10 which is fastened to a window frame. A bolt 16 is placed into the aperture of the louvre locking arm 22 and is screwed into a cylindrical nut 12 thus preventing movement of the louvre locking arm. The cylindrical nut 12 has external annular grooves 14 to provide a cutting guide if the body needs to be shortened. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253263-A (GB)
Title: Non return valve
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN ROBERT
IPC: B65D88/70
Filed: 1991-03-01
Abstract: A non-return valve for use with means for promoting flow of granular or like material within a container such as a furnace or a kiln comprises a first member (27) and a second member (28) coaxially secured together. The first member (27) has first internal cross-sectional area and the second member (28) has an internal configuration having a second, larger, cross-sectional area, in the region of an end thereof adjacent the first member and tapering substantially to the first cross-sectional area at the other end thereof. A valve plate (38) is mounted within the first member (27) and is movable in the axial direction. The valve plate is spring (39) biased so as to bear against a flange (30) of the first member (27). A stop member (45) is mounted within the second member (28) so as to limit movement of the valve plate (38) in an axial direction away from the first member (27). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242364-A (GB)
Title: Portable articles with flashing lights e.g. balls, toys, signs
Inventor: DOWDEN COLIN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 1991-03-28
Abstract: A unit or article 10 made at least partially from a light transmissive material contains light emitting means such as LED's 30, 40. In use the LED's 30, 40 flash at predetermined intervals so that when the unit or article 10 is set in motion a plurality of images is observed. A pseudo-stroboscopic effect is thus provided. The unit may be attached to any article 10, or the effect provided within any article 10, eg. a toy sword (Fig 4), a ball recreational, decorative, stage or safety articles such as a stop sign for pedestrian crossing attendants (Fig 11). The LED's 30, 40 may flash at a predetermined constant frequency and intensity, and may be of different colours and light up sequentially so that a multicoloured plurality of images will be observed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255018-A (GB)
Title: Entomopathogenic sprays
Inventor: PRIOR CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01N63/30
Filed: 1991-04-26
Abstract: A method of insect control comprises spraying an area in which it is desired to control susceptible insects with a formulation of conidia from a suitable Deuteromycetes species, the formulation comprising the conidia in admixture with a non-evaporative vegetable oil, or the equivalent thereof, and a light paraffinic oil, the spray being administered by an ultra low volume technique. The method allows natural control of insects in dry conditions.
Patent GB-2256604-A (GB)
Title: Plastics packaged optical fibre.
Inventor: SHACKLETON NIGEL
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1991-06-12
Abstract: An optical fibre, (10 and 11) is provided with inner and outer relatively high modulus layers (12 and 14) spaced apart by a relatively low modulus layer (13). The low modulus layer (13) is applied from an aqueous dispersion, and is dried but not sintered to effect only little adherence to the underlying inner plastics layer (12), thereby enabling the outer layer (14) to be readily peeled by mechanical means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249873-A (GB)
Title: Antenna system
Inventor: BRAIN DAVID JOHN
IPC: H01Q3/36
Filed: 1991-10-02
Abstract: An antenna system transmits or receives a beam of microwave radiation. The system includes a waveguide (5) and a feed circuit which couples a feed signal to or from the waveguide (5). Components, such as phase shifters (6, 7) are included in the feed circuit. Those generate an imbalance in the food signal. The waveguide (5) is arranged to generate asymmetric higher order modes in response to the imbalance feed signal. As a result the beam of microwave radiation is deflected through a predetermined angle. Transmission line structures other than waveguides, such as coaxial lines, may be employed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247140-A (GB)
Title: Edge information extracting device and method thereof
Inventor: KOMATSU KOUICHI
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 1991-10-09
Abstract: An edge information extracting device and the method thereof in which threshold levels are determined referring to only multivalued pictures which are included in one or more windows provided in a multivalued image and the binarizing is performed. The desired edge information in windows can be extracted reliably and precisely.
Patent GB-2263865-A (GB)
Title: Upholstered structure
Inventor: JEFFCOAT KEITH
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 1992-01-16
Abstract: An upholstered structure in which a knitted cover (41) encompasses a framework (40) and three dimensional core, in which the knitted cover is of a double jersey knitted construction with an integral knitted tube (35) around its periphery. A strip (34) of flexible material is located in the tube and is bonded to the interior wall of the tube. The framework has a groove (24) around the inside of an edge (33) of the framework. The periphery of the cover is pulled over the edge (33) and the strip (34) is located in the groove (24) to secure the cover (41) in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254778-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning hair clipper blades
Inventor: WALTON WILLIAM M
IPC: A45D27/46
Filed: 1992-04-14
Abstract: A tool (20) for cleaning between hair clipper blades (112) includes an elongated handle with a comb at one end of the handle. The comb has a plurality of spaced teeth separated by openings, and a finger (50) at one end of the comb. In use, the finger is inserted between the clipper blades, separating them so that the comb can be passed through the space between the blades, removing unwanted matter such as uncut hair strands. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270266-A (GB)
Title: Portable foldaway low back/abdominal exercise machine
Inventor: JONES GEOFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 1992-09-03
Abstract: An exercise bench which consists of the main base (1) has two fixed pairs of legs which have pivots (7) allowing the machine to fold flat, a moving arm (2) fixed to the main base which also pivots (6) allowing backward and forward movements allowing a low back and abdominal exercise to be performed on a single machine, and a resistance provided by springs which hook on to the moving arm and base. The resistance is made variable by the addition or subtraction of springs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261584-A (GB)
Title: A blank for forming a tree shelter
Inventor: HAINES CLIVE PETER
IPC: A01G13/00
Filed: 1992-11-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a tree or shrub shelter 1 which when erected is orthogonal in plan, adjacent sides 10, 11 of which have a respective hole through which limbs 13, 12 of a W-configuration wire tie are passed so that the body of the tie is within the erected shelter to form with a corner at a crease line 5 a square for receiving a support stake 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277669-A (GB)
Title: An animal and insect trap.
Inventor: PAXON JOHN BERNARD
IPC: A01M3/00
Filed: 1993-05-05
Abstract: This Animal and Insect Trap comprises a hollow box-like container 2 on which a sliding door 115 moved in one direction against resilient means 6 which forces the sliding door to move in the opposite direction when the tension in the resilient means 3 is released, the setting of the trap being made by turning a spindle 4. An ideal form of resilient means is an elastic band 6 attached to the box side and attached at its other end to a sliding doors, opened by turning a spindle attached to which is a cord that wraps around the spindle as the spindle is turned, the other end of the cord being attached to the opposite side of the door on which the elastic band is fixed. On releasing the spindle the elastic band pulls against the door causing it to close over the trapped animal 1 insect, the spindle turning freely in its housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269850-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door lock device with super lock mechanism
Inventor: KURODA KATSUYA
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: A lock device has a lock lever movable from its locked position to its unlocked position by a normal-lock-motor, and a super lock member displaceable between a super locked position preventing the lock lever from moving and a releasing position enabling the movement. The lock device has a switch 71 adapted to turn on when a key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder at the driver's seat, another switch 72 adapted to turn on when any person is in the interior of a car, still another switch 73 adapted to turn on when any door opens, still another switch 74 adapted to turn on when the trunk opens, and still another switch 75 adapted to turn on when any window open. When any one of these switches 71-75 has turned on and the super lock member is displaced towards its super locked position, an alarm buzzer sounds or the movement of the super lock member is stopped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280162-A (GB)
Title: Rigid/articulated helicopter rotor hub.
Inventor: MCKRILL NIGEL HOWARD
IPC: B64C27/46
Filed: 1993-07-22
Abstract: A rigid/articulated helicopter rotor hub in which the blades (100, 110 fig 2) extend, 500, or retract, 600, from and to the rotor hub (15, 35 fig 3) at their roots. The extension/retraction serves to vary the stiffness of the blade/hub attachment. When the rotor is at rest or at low rotational speeds the blades are retracted and faces 306 and 310 lock together to hold the blades fixed to the hub at a designated pitch angle. As the rotor speed increases the rotor blades are gradually automatically extended due to centrifugal effects overcoming the retracting forces of a retracting mechanism such as a pressurised pneumatic cylinder (410 fig 7). Flapping and feathering of the blades may be permitted by flexible straps (345 fig 7) while lead and lag motions may be provided through a pivot block (330 fig 7). The hub may be used with aileron controlled rotor blades or with swash plate mechanisms. The hub may also be used with co-axial rotors (figs 1 to 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270531-A (GB)
Title: Preselected casing tensioning system
Inventor: KENT PETER M
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: A well assembly utilizes a casing tensioning system that allows a preselected amount of stretch to be applied in the casing 13. The assembly includes a tubular mandrel 11 that secures to the upper end of the string of casing 13. A load ring 31 has internal grooves 37 that mate with exterior grooves 15 on the mandrel, the load ring 31 being of a ratcheting type. A retainer 43 will latch the load ring 31 in the wellhead housing 45. A positioning ring 29 mounts to an upper portion 21 of the mandrel to position the load ring 31 at a desired distance above a stop shoulder 17 on the lower portion 11 of the mandrel. During tensioning, the load ring remains stationary in the wellhead housing as the mandrel is pulled upward until the stop shoulder 17 contact the load ring 31. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281461-A (GB)
Title: Control of output power in radio transmitters using look-up table
Inventor: LEA RAY
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the output power level of a transmitted signal comprises a read only memory (ROM) 20 having stored therein information concerning desired output power levels. Access to the ROM 20 is governed by a microcontroller 22 to which are fed three signals, a first signal 24 representative of a required power level, a signal 26 representative of frequency of a frequency synthesiser and a signal 28 representative of temperature. The ROM 20 supplies a desired power output level signal, compensated for frequency and temperature variations, to an attenuator 12 which modifies the input signal fed to an amplifier 16 producing the transmitted signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270754-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring electrolyte conditions in an electrical cell.
Inventor: WOLFHART BUCHER
IPC: G01H3/00
Filed: 1993-09-06
Abstract: The apparatus (18) comprises an ultrasonic wave generator device and an ultrasonic wave receiving device which are combined to form one structural unit (20). This structural unit (20) emits ultrasonic wave impulses along a sound path (30) into the interior of an electrical cell (10). The ultrasonic wave impulses are reflected by reflector (28), the electrolyte surface (32) and the base of the cell (36) and are received by the ultrasonic wave receiver. From the travel time between the emission of an ultrasonic wave impulse and the reception of the various reflections by the ultrasonic wave receiver, the electrolyte operating conditions, eg. level, temperatures and density, within the electrolyte chamber (34) can be determined. In another embodiment, (eg Fig. 3 not shown) further reflectors are introduced at various depths in the electrolyte, thus enabling the electrolyte density at various depths to be determined. <IMAGE>