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Patent GB-2242827-A (GB)
Title: A table having a reversible table surface
Inventor: CHANG KUANG-HSU
IPC: A47B13/08
Filed: 1990-04-10
Abstract: A table includes a base portion (1) and a top plate (3). The base portion (1) has a rectangular wall (10) and four legs (12). An upper surface of the rectangular wall (10) is aligned with the upper surfaces of the legs (12). A rectangular protrusion (33) is formed on a surface of the top plate (3), and a rectangular rib (31) is formed on an outer surface of the top plate (3). An outer perimeter of either the rectangular protrusion (33) or the rectangular rib (31) is slightly less than an inner perimeter of the rectangular wall (10) so that either the rectangular protrusion (33) or the rectangular rib (31) is engageable with the rectangular wall (10) and so that both surfaces of the top plate (3) are useful. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243169-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated edged roofing felt
Inventor: BLENCH JOHN JAMES
IPC: F24F7/02
Filed: 1990-04-20
Abstract: A roll of roofing felt 12 has a corrugated strip 10, which is made from a soft and collapsible material, incorporated into one length's edge of the roll of felt. When the corrugated edged roofing felt is laid on a roof, air channels 13 are created where the felt overlaps horizontally, because the corrugated edge prevents the two layers of felt at the felt overlaps from laying flatly on each other. To ensure that the air channels link the roof void to the air space between the tiles and felt, the corrugated edge should be at least as wide as the width of the horizontal felt overlaps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244640-A (GB)
Title: Cheese grating machine
Inventor: MIRAMS KENNETH DOUGLAS
IPC: A47J43/25
Filed: 1990-06-07
Abstract: A cheese grating machine comprises: a chassis 11; a rotary cheese grater 17 adapted to be power-driven in use; a ring 16 mounting the grater on the chassis; a cheese-holding arm 26; and means 25 mounting the arm on the chassis in such a way that the arm can move the cheese back-and-forth across the grating surface of the grater as the grater rotates. As shown, the arm 26 is oscillated about a pivot 27 by an eccentric driven by a motor 29. The ring 16 carrying the grater 17 is supported on bearings and is belt-driven by a motor 24. The weight and volume of cheese can be used to control stock and handling and can be used to control a conveyor 14 which may carry pizzas. The cheese holder may be chilled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-903562-A (GB)
Abstract: 903,562. Capacitors. TELEGRAPH CONDENSER CO. Ltd., and STOCKEL, O. T. C. Oct. 16, 1961 [Nov. 22, 1960], No. 40079/60. Class 37. An electrolyte for electrolytic capacitors is prepared by dissolving boric acid or a salt thereof in ethylene glycol together with a homocyclic or heterocyclic organic ring compound having two or more hydroxyl groups (e.g. pyrogallol, orthodihydroxybenzene, paradihydroxybenzene or quinol, dihydroxynaphthalene, dihydroxypyridine) which activates the boric acid or its salt and produces a strongly ionised complex compound. A base such as methylamine or other aliphatic amine may be added for pH adjustment.
Patent GB-2240568-A (GB)
Title: Underwater excavation apparatus
Inventor: SILLS NICHOLAS VICTOR
IPC: E02F5/00
Filed: 1991-02-05
Abstract: An underwater excavation apparatus comprising a tube (10) in which a propeller (18) is mounted for rotation, with the tips of the propeller blades formed with jets (30) supplied from a high pressure water supply through passages in the propeller blades, impinging on vanes (31) mounted on the tube wall around the propeller to cause the propeller to rotate and thereby draw water through the tube from an inlet at one end to an outlet at the other end to act on the sea bed. The apparatus is particularly useful for excavating trenches on the sea bed and exposing previously covered installations. Variations on the form of the apparatus are described and illustrated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242708-A (GB)
Title: Sliding-vane or swing-vane vacuum pump
Inventor: ROSSEL HELMUT
IPC: F04C18/44
Filed: 1991-03-27
Abstract: Pumping cells are formed between vanes 5 of a rotor 4 which is driven eccentrically in a pumping chamber 3 to draw in air from an inlet port 8 connected to a reservoir or directly to a consumer of vacuum and deliver air to an exhaust port 9. In addition to the inlet port 8 there is provided at least one auxiliary inlet port 10 or 10' which is connected to a separate reservoir or consumer of vacuum and it is arranged that this auxiliary inlet port 10 or 10' does not come into communication with a pumping cell 6 or 7 until communication has been discontinued between the first inlet port 8 and that cell. Connection between the auxiliary port 10 or 10' and the cell 6 or 7 is effected by means of a control slot 11 or recess 12 of the rotor which during pump operation periodically uncovers the auxiliary inlet port. A plurality of servo mechanisms may be operated by one single-action vacuum pump. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243396-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use with cast-in channels for facade support and restraint apparatus
Inventor: BUTLER PAUL
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1991-04-24
Abstract: A method of preparing lengths of metal channel (18) prior to their fixing against the shuttering for concrete work when constructing the reinforced concrete inner wall structure of a building. So that the lengths of channel can subsequently form a flush mounted and concrete free part of an adjustable bracket system by means of which a support plate or a number of support plates arranged end to end carry courses of bricks forming the outer skin of the building, or form part of other support apparatus, the method includes the step of pressing into place a length of resilient sealing strip (21) in a T-slot of a length of the metal channel (18), sealing the opposite ends of said metal channel, eg by end pieces 23, and securing the channel in position with its slotted but temporarily sealed side in contact with the shuttering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247065-A (GB)
Title: Clutch disk
Inventor: FISCHER MATTHIAS
IPC: F16F15/129
Filed: 1991-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a clutch disk for a friction clutch in which a friction arrangement (9 and 10 Fig 1) is arranged in addition to torsional damping springs (8). The friction arrangement comprises an axially corrugated annular spring 9 which is flattened in a plane manner in the region of the axial crests and troughs 11-16 of the corrugations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249893-A (GB)
Title: Automatic electronic control system impedance matching circuit
Inventor: PORTER RAYMOND STANLEY
IPC: H03H7/40
Filed: 1991-11-01
Abstract: A method of increasing the immunity of an automotive electronic control system to electromagnetic interference, comprises the steps of measuring the impedance of means 2 conducting an input to a control circuit 4 of the system, and adapting the circuit so as at least substantially to match the input impedance of the control circuit 4 in relation to that input to the measured impedance of said means 2 conducting said input. The invention also provides an automotive electronic control system comprising a control circuit 4 having its input impedance at least substantially the same as, and preferably at least substantially matched to, the impedance of means 2 conducting the relevant input to the control circuit. The control system may comprise an electronically controlled braking system, an electronic engine management system, an electronically controlled suspension system, or an electronic traction control system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249818-A (GB)
Title: Hookes universal joints
Inventor: PAPKE HARALD
IPC: F16C17/08
Filed: 1991-11-11
Abstract: A Hookes universal joint has at least one of the arms (7) of its cross-member (6) supported in a bearing bush (14) by radial bearing means (11) and axial bearing means (19), the axial bearing means having associated therewith a supporting ring (24) which is resilient in order to adjust itself automatically under load and improve the load distribution in the axial bearing means. The supporting ring preferably defines an internal chamber (25) filled with an incompressible medium such as oil or grease, the quantity of such medium in the chamber being variable in order to adjust the axial bearing means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261371-A (GB)
Title: Equipment to assemble metallic chain curtains
Inventor: SANS FOLCH JOSE MARIA
IPC: A47H23/05
Filed: 1991-12-16
Abstract: Equipment to assemble curtains of metallic chain comprises two basic elements, a box (1, figure 1) containing a chain 3 and a suspending rod 5 with suitable hooking holes 6, the total length of the chain 3 being such that, with its links, all the surface of the curtains to be obtained can be covered. The chain 3 has a number of separating links (7, figure 3) at equal distance and differentiating section by colours or shape such that rows of variable colouring or decorative type are formed once the curtain is assembled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264470-A (GB)
Title: Transportable service unit.
Inventor: LEWIS STUART ANTHONY
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 1992-02-28
Abstract: A container, eg an ISO container, for carrying on a trail or has two or more compartments (3, 4), one compartment (3) being a service compartment containing means for providing electricity eg a diesel generator (5), and a second compartment (4) forming a room for accommodating at least temporarily one or more persons, and containing one or more appliances (13, 15, 16, 19) which consume the electricity. In a preferred embodiment, the second compartment is fitted out with laundry equipment; alternatively the second compartment may provide a kitchen, bathroom or living accommodation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257110-A (GB)
Title: Badge and fixing means therefor
Inventor: JONES ALAN
IPC: A44C3/00
Filed: 1992-06-24
Abstract: A badge is provided with fixing means other than the customary pin so as not to present a hazard to young children. The badge comprises an elongate member (45) extending from a back part (40) so that an end part (50) thereof is resiliently urged towards the back part (40), so that an article of clothing, for example, placed between the elongate member (45) and the back part (40) will be trapped thereby providing a safe and secure fixing for the badge. The elongate member (45) may be of T-shaped cross-section and formed of plastics material integrally with the back part (40). The end part (50) of the elongate member (45) extends beyond the plane of the surface of the back part (40) into a slot or recess (44) in the back part. Alternatively, the elongate member may be of wire, both ends of the wire being held between the back part and the display part of the badge with the intermediate part of the wire forming a resilient tongue. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258930-A (GB)
Title: Wrist watch with external magnet
Inventor: LI ZHI LONG
IPC: A61N2/06
Filed: 1992-08-03
Abstract: A wrist watch with health care function consists of a mechanism 6, a case 1 and a back cover 2 with magnetic body 3 placed in the back cover 2. Between the magnetic body 3 and the mechanism 6 is a magnetic isolating body 4 which is formed by the back cover itself or which is a U-shaped magnetic isolating shield or a magnetic isolating piece in the back cover so that the wrist watch can both tell time and provide the function of health care for treating or preventing from human diseases through the action of the magnetic source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260201-A (GB)
Title: Three group zoom lens system
Inventor: ITO TAKAYUKI
IPC: G02B13/18
Filed: 1992-09-24
Abstract: A zoom lens system includes at least three lens groups which are arranged, in order from the object side, as a first lens group r1-r10 having a positive focal length, a second lens group r5r10 having a positive focal length and a third lens group r11-r14 having a negative focal length. When zooming is carried out from the wide-angle to the narrow-angle end, the first, second and third lens groups are all moved towards the object so that the distance between the first and second lens groups is increased whereas the distance between the second and third lens groups is decreased. The second lens group may have at least two aspheric surfaces r5, r10. The second lens group may have two sub-groups r5 r7r8r10, one negative and one positive in order from the object side. Each lens group may have two lens components making a total of six lens components. As shown r11 is aspheric. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267128-A (GB)
Title: Wave or tidal power harnessing apparatus.
Inventor: SOUTHCOMBE ALEXANDER GEORGE
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 1992-10-12
Abstract: Apparatus for harnessing tidal or wave power comprises an underwater base structure 1 anchored to the sea bed and a floating structure 5 connected to the base structure 1. A pair of variable volume bags a, b is trapped between relatively movable components of the base and floating structures. The bags a, b expand and compress as a result of movement of the floating structure 5 due to tidal or wave motion. The bags a, b have valve controlled inlet and outlet means such that expansion of a bag causes it to fill with sea water and compression of a bag causes it to expel the water which thereafter is used to generate usable energy (e.g. by driving a turbine). Alternative arrangements utilising a multiplicity of bags are disclosed (Figs. 2 to 4) and the apparatus may utilise a lever arrangement to effect expansion and compression of the bags (Fig. 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277419-A (GB)
Title: Conversion of continuous tone image to half tone.
Inventor: NUMAKURA TAKASHI
IPC: G03F3/08
Filed: 1993-04-20
Abstract: An apparatus for converting a continuous tone image to half tone obtains density information values (Dn) of respective pixels of an original picture recorded on film, and converts them to values representing the original exposure of the film (Xn). The average density of the original image around areas designated as highlight (H) or shadow (S) are determined (DHav, DSav) and are similarly converted to values representing the original exposure of the film (Xh, Xs). Half tone conversion is carried out by a specific tonal conversion formula in accordance with the determined average densities,the formula being of the form: <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281117-A (GB)
Title: Device for the timed selective cutoff of gas or electric consumers of a cookingapparatus
Inventor: DE MARTIN MATTIO ARRIGO
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: The consumers (A, B, C, D) are controlled by means of respective knobs (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) through corresponding shafts (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d). A timer (18) can be selectively connected in a mechanical way, by means of a change-over switch (19), to a trip device (5) associated with each consumer (A, B, C, D). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267945-A (GB)
Title: Installation of submerged pipelines
Inventor: KARAL KAREL
IPC: F16L1/16
Filed: 1993-06-10
Abstract: A pipeline or pipelines for installation on the sea bottom are prepared ashore in a number of long prefabricated sections, each for instance having a length of from 3 to 10 km. The pipe sections are moved out into the sea for temporary storage in shielded waters, either in floating position or in a submerged position on the sea bottom, whereafter the pipe sections are moved to the laying site and located in position to be joined. Joining takes place at the surface by equipment on an auxiliary vessel, the preceding joined sections being laid continuously down on the sea bottom and the end part of the section closest to the vessel being raised to the surface in order to be joined to the next pipe section, whereafter said interconnected pipe section is submerged in controlled manner down to the sea bottom by means of suitable ballasting equipment. The pipeline may be combined with one or more ballasting pipelines having adjustable buoyancy, or may be provided with a non-permanent, buoyancy providing, flexible support structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270537-A (GB)
Title: Lock
Inventor: GORDON IAN ALEXANDER
IPC: E05B17/20
Filed: 1993-08-11
Abstract: A lock assembly comprises a latch (10) which latch comprises a shank receiving portion (11) engageable with the shank of the handle used to operate a window. The latch (10) also comprises a hook portion (12) engageable in a first latch receiving portion (13) mountable on an outer frame in which the window is hingably mountable. The first latch receiving portion (13) comprises a first aperture (14) and a second aperture (15). The hook portion (12) is engageable in the first aperture. Further movement of the handle of the window causes the hook portion to engage in the second aperture (15). If an attempt is made to prise the window out of the outer frame, and end portion (17) of the hook bears down on the surface (18) of the second aperture (15) thus reinforcing a lock effect of the latch (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283411-A (GB)
Title: Personal hygiene brush
Inventor: MCDOUGALL GREGORY JOHN
IPC: A46B13/00
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: A toothbrush is disclosed which comprises a main body 502 and detachable head 508 having a rotatably mounted toothbrush head, 100, a connection member, 150, for connection through driven member 222 to a linear reciprocal drive means contained in hand-held casing and a flexible member, 160, formed preferably from steel wire or ribbon disposed between the connection member, 150, and the head, 100, and for converting linear reciprocal motion of the connection member to rotational motion of the head; and a coupling provided between the connection member 150 and driven member 222 providing coupling engagement when the head is in a first relative orientation with respect to the body, and allowing detachment in a second orientation.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282887-A (GB)
Title: Means detecting relative positions in extrusion apparatus
Inventor: ROSE STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: G01B13/19
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: Detection means D, FIG 1, detecting the relative positions of two relatively rotatable members, particularly a pad 10 and a stem 12 of a metal extrusion apparatus 14 comprises a pressurised fluid system, part of which is shown generally at 16 defined by conduits 18 and an annular space 20 defined between the pad 10 and the means 40 mounting the pad 10 on the stem 12. The system is further defined by a series of annular grooves 54 in the pad 10, the face 36 of which abuts and seals against the stem 12. The grooves 54 are coaxial and equi-spaced about the axis of rotation of the members 10, 12, and each connects a respective conduit 18 and hence a fluid supply and sensing means 22, FIG 4, with the space 20. The sensing means 22 is operable to sense the pressure of the fluid at at least two points in the space so as to detect variations of pressure within the system and thereby detect and monitor the relative positions of the pad 10 and the stem 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283371-A (GB)
Title: Motor having a heat dissipation configuration
Inventor: HORNG CHING-SHEN
IPC: H02K9/22
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: A motor body 2 includes a stub 21 force-fitted in a center hole 31 of a housing 3, a fan 1 rotatably supported around the motor body 2, and fins 32 extending from the housing 3 to improve heat dissipation. A space 30 within the array of fins 32 receiver the motor body 2 and may receive the fan 1. Through holes (33c, Figs 7, 8) may be provided in the housing 3 further improving heat dissipation. One or more depressions (33d, Fig 9) may be provided on that face of the housing opposite the fins to facilitate heat dissipation when the housing closely contacts another object. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272260-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling the smoothness of gear changes in vehicles with automatic gears senses vehicle acceleration
Inventor: BULLMER WOLFGANG
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 1993-11-01
Abstract: A method for controlling the smoothness of gear changes in vehicles with automatic gears is proposed, which method has pressure controllers for controlling clutches which bring about the gear-change operations of the gears, the prespecified values for the torques and/or the torque variations of the clutches being stored in a characteristic diagram (19) as a function of the respective gear-change operations and the speeds of revolution of the gears. The actual acceleration (Bact) or Bist of the vehicle (20) is detected by means of an acceleration sensor (15) and a very small set acceleration (Bset) or Bsoll is used as control variable for controlling torque at the clutches. The prespecified values, corrected by this control, for the clutches are stored in the characteristic diagram (19). Torque output from the vehicles engine may also be controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274587-A (GB)
Title: Composition for inhibiting HIV protease
Inventor: ONDEYKA JOHN G
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 1994-01-12
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition useful in inhibiting HIV protease comprises  alpha -cyclopiazonic acid optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. The alpha -cyclopiazonic acid is useful in the inhibition of HIV protease, the prevention of infection by HIV, the treatment of infection by HIV and in the treatment of AIDS.
Patent GB-2287010-A (GB)
Title: Livestock transportation vehicle
Inventor: WILLIAMS IFOR
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 1994-03-04
Abstract: A vehicle for transporting livestock having improved loading means comprising a mounting means 6 for a ramp member 8 with said mounting means being pivotally mounted at a first end on the vehicle and having pivotally mounted at a second, opposite end - the normally outer end of said ramp member. With said ramp member in the lowered position of the mounting means it is displaceable between a lower loading position with the ramp member leading to the lower floor of the vehicle and an upper, inclined position with the ramp member leading via the intermediary of a displaceable bridging means 11 to an upper loading surface or deck of the vehicle. The mounting means has a smaller surface area than the ramp member since its primary function is that of providing a displaceable pivotable mounting means for the ramp member and is preferably in the form of framework. Preferably the ramp is displaceable upwards on release of catches by two springs a gas struts 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290307-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing a superconductive YBa2CU3O7-x film
Inventor: YOKOTA HIROSHI
IPC: H01L39/24
Filed: 1994-05-12
Abstract: A process for preparing a superconductive YBa2CU3O7-x (YBCO) film is provided by forming a Y2BaCuO5 (211) film by thermal decomposition of a coating using metal-organic compounds, forming the (035) or (037) phase comprising an oxide or a mixture of an oxide and a carbonate, if necessary, with the addition of silver to thereby produce a two-layer structure of the (211) - (035) phases, subjecting the structure to heat treatment to cause diffusion reaction and sintering, and subjecting the resultant YBa2CU3Ox film to annealing.
Patent GB-2282000-A (GB)
Title: Computer recording of telephone audio signals
Inventor: COX DANIEL R
IPC: H04M1/715
Filed: 1994-07-19
Abstract: A method/apparatus for audio recording in a computer system 10, comprising: means for selecting a normal audio mode or a telephone audio mode for the computer system; means for generating a set of sound samples by sampling audio signals over a local line 22 coupled to a telephone 16, 17, and converting the sound samples into sound data having a standard data format if the telephone audio mode is selected; means for generating the sound samples by sampling audio signals over an audio line 58, and converting the sound samples into sound data having the standard data format if the normal audio mode is selected; means for transferring the sound data to an audio task executing on a digital signal processing subsystem in the computer system, the audio task converting the sound data into a format required by a host audio application program executing on a host processor in the computer system, the audio task then transferring the sound data to the host audio application program. <IMAGE>