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Patent GB-2184365-A (GB)
Title: Puppet movement mechanisms
Inventor: HEUMAN MARINUS VAN
IPC: A63H3/48
Filed: 1986-12-16
Abstract: For simulating human movements in a puppet having hingeable parts, cams 1 are driven by a motor 3 and each is followed by a roll 4 to pivot a lever 6 actuating a Bowden cable 9/11. Each cable controls a particular movement of the puppet, e.g. by acting on a chain to angularly move a sprocket connected at a shoulder joint (Figs. 4 and 5). Two lengths of such chain can be connected by a swivel joint (Fig. 6). Rolls 4 can, instead of following cam peripheries, follow cam grooves, springs 8 then being dispensed with, the cables withstanding both tensile and compressive loads. Required cam profiles can be traced by stylus replacements for rolls 4 when the puppet is manipulated in the required way (Fig. 3). 
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Patent GB-2200587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to shaving devices
Inventor: DENMARK JAMES
IPC: B26B21/06
Filed: 1987-02-04
Abstract: The present invention provides that a disposable razor head 40 comprising a plastics housing containing one or two blades 42, 44 is provided with a gripping means e.g. projections 50 at the ends thereof whereby simply the razor head, without any handle, may be used as a shaving device by gripping said gripping means between the thumb and a finger, and using the hand as the means for manipulating the shaving device. An adaptor for rendering disposable razor heads intended for attachment to a handle usable without the handle comprises a strip 42X with hinged end plates 44X, 46X having projections on their outer, in use, faces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201745-A (GB)
Title: Bolt tensioning apparatus
Inventor: VIRGO BRIAN
IPC: B25B29/02
Filed: 1987-02-20
Abstract: A bolt tensioning apparatus comprises a body 1 mountable on and in encircling relation to the shank 15 of a bolt which is to be tensioned, the body 1 having a first piston-and-cylinder device 2 operable to displace axially of the body 1 a set of jaws 3 co-operating with conical cam surface 4 to cause the jaw members 3 to move radially inwards to grip the shank 15. A second piston-and-cylinder device 8 acts on a conical sleeve 21 housing a second set of jaws 10 which are forced radially inwardly against their spring. In use, the bolt shank 15 is initially tensioned by the second set of jaws 10, then the first set of jaws 3 are forced inwards and the second set of jaws 10 released. The body 1, piston-and-cylinder devices 2,8, and the second set of jaws 10 may be removed, leaving the jaws 3, extension 19 and foot 5, to maintain the connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192212-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable stair trim
Inventor: CRICHTON EDWARD
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 1987-06-25
Abstract: An adjustable stair trim comprising angled members 11 which have a hollow box section and are open at each end 14 to receive a straight 12, a flange 15 may engage the riser or tread of a staircase. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192016-A (GB)
Title: Connection of a horizontal tie post of a frame construction
Inventor: HORST GUNTER
IPC: E04B2/96
Filed: 1987-06-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a post- and horizontal tie-connection for a frame construction, in particular for windows, doors, facades and the like. For this the horizontal ties are mounted in a post opening (27) of the vertical post (1). The post-opening (27) in the region of a respective tie connection position has a prefabricated sealing section insert (28) which is adapted in the assembled position of the tie to grip around the latter partly in tight abutment therewith, which insert is releasably fixed in the post- opening. Preferably the U-shaped seal section insert (28) is so formed, that it can be pressed in by hand into the post opening and engaged with corresponding shaped sections of the post cross section. Further to secure good sealing and effective compensation for expansion in the region of the junctions, the seal section insert (28) is preferably made of rubber or other elastic material. To secure the tie (2) in post (1) there may additionally be provided a fastening member (42) which is slidable in a longitudinal groove (43) of the tie. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208190-A (GB)
Title: Rotor position sensing in brushless d.c. electric motor
Inventor: BAINES ROGER FREDERICK
IPC: H02K29/12
Filed: 1987-07-09
Abstract: Detectors (16) for sensing the initial position of the rotor relative to the windings comprise primary (26) and secondary (26) windings on a common magnetic core (23). The core (23) is arranged to be just saturated by rotor field magnets opposite flux concentrates 24 magnet shield 27 preventing mutual inductance between the coils via the air. The primary winding is energised by a d.c. input voltage to the motor and the secondary winding generates an output voltage, the magnitude of which is dependent on whether the current seeks to strengthen or oppose the magnetic flux in the core which in turn depends on whether the detector is under the influence of a North or South rotor pole. Means (28) selectively energise the motor driving windings in response to detectors (16) which may also detect the position of the rotor relative to the stator during operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193847-A (GB)
Title: Molded, one-piece articles e.g. printed circuit boards, having selected surfaces suitable for adherent metallization and processes for making the same
Inventor: CLEVELAND ERIC J
IPC: C23C18/16
Filed: 1987-08-07
Abstract: The molded one-piece articles may be formed by molding into a first mold cavity a first portion of the article using a first electrically insulating material whioh is an amorphous polymer resin capable of being adhesion promoted by an adhesion promoting process and is catalytic for adherent metallization, or is capable of being rendered catalytic for adherent metallization by an activating process; and inserting the first portion into a second mold cavity and molding into the second mold cavity a second portion of the article using a second electrically insulating material, leaving selected surface areas of the first portion exposed. The second material is a crystalline polymer resin resistant to the adhesion promotion process employed for the first material, non-catalytic for and incapable of being rendered catalytic for adherent metallization by the activating process employed for the first material. The exposed surface areas of the first portion of the article may then be metallized, e.g., by electroless metal deposition to form the metallized, one-piece article.
Patent GB-2195411-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connectors
Inventor: STOLL KURT
IPC: F16L19/065
Filed: 1987-08-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a connection fitting comprising a basic member (4) and a connection member (5) arranged thereon. The two members have a common passage (15) extending through them which in the connection member (5) is in the form of a female opening (18) for the male end (20) of a piece of piping (2) to be inserted into. The connection member (5) is in the form of a slotted gripping part adjacent to the female opening (18) and has an externally threaded section (35) and a gripping surface (34). There is also a gripping ring (37) which screws on the threaded section (35) and has a driving surface (36) which is able to cooperate with the gripping surface (34) for clamping into the inserted length of flexible piping (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200124-A (GB)
Title: Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions
Inventor: HARRIS STEPHEN J
IPC: C09J4/00
Filed: 1987-11-27
Abstract: Instant adhesive compositions, particularly alpha-cyanoacrylate compositions, contain as accelerator an acyclic phenol-formaldehyde oligomer of the formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein n= 0 - 10, R<1> = CH2C(O)R<2>, or H, or -CH2COOH, at least 50% of the R<1> groups being -CH2C(O)R<2>, R<2> = hydrocarbyl, aryl, hydrocarbylaryl, hydrocarbyloxy, aryloxy, hydrocarbylaryloxy and substituted derivatives thereof, R = hydrogen, halogen, hydrocarbyl, aryl, hydrocarbylaryl, and a=1, b=0; or a=b=0; or a=b=1.
Patent GB-2217357-A (GB)
Title: Post-anchor
Inventor: BARTLETT JULIAN RICHARD
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1988-04-09
Abstract: The Post-Anchor consists of a socket A which may be round or square which is welded to a plurality of ground-penetrating spikes B. The stake or post E is inserted into the socket and secured by a bolt. Posts or stakes are thus secured in a firm and stable position with the minimum of effort, by depressing the foot onto the "legs" or "feet" of the apparatus, in most instances. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205431-A (GB)
Title: Color display device
Inventor: NISHIZAWA JUNICHI
IPC: G09F13/22
Filed: 1987-09-25
Abstract: A plurality of units each consisting of three light emitting diodes of red, yellowish green and blue, for example, disposed concentratedly are arranged in a lattice form, and an electric time series pulse having varying intensity and width is applied to each light emitting diode so as to control light emission intensity and emitted colors. According to this device, electrodes can be disposed concentratedly on one side and a multilayer interconnection can be provided on a flexible insulating substrate by vacuum deposition or plating. This makes it possible to wind a display portion, which cannot be obtained by conventional display devices.
Patent GB-2225505-A (GB)
Title: Low noise optoelectronic correlators and mixers
Inventor: EVERARD JEREMY KENNETH ARTHUR
IPC: H04B10/60
Filed: 1988-07-07
Abstract: In this invention photo-conductive elements onto which an optical signal with modulation is incident are used to detect and correlate the optical modulation with an electrical r.f. signal all within the same device. This can be used to detect and correlate optical signals which are modulated with pseudo-random codes or spread spectrum codes with reference electrical signals. This can be used in PRBS optical time domain reflectometry for distributed sensor application by launching a PRBS-modulated laser (2) into an optical fibre (12) and correlating at (4) the back-scattered radiation with a delayed version (6) of the original sequence. The device (4) itself consists of a coplanar transmission lie with a gap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210694-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting tension or flexing stress
Inventor: DALE RONALD EUGENE
IPC: G08B21/06
Filed: 1988-10-03
Abstract: Apparatus sensitive to tension or flexing stress comprises a belt (13) with a tension sensor (22) fitted along its length including a loop (19) connected to a movable member (20). The tension sensor (22) includes a microswitch, a delay circuit and an oscillator. In use the belt (13) is adjusted to fit snugly when the wearer is comfortably supporting his or her own abdomen with the abdominal muscles. Relaxation of the abdominal muscles results in a slight enlargement of the waist causing closure of the microswitch which, after a short delay determined by the delay circuit causes the oscillator to generate an audible output signal to warn the wearer that muscle relaxation has taken place. Other warning signals may be produced, and the belt may be a seat belt for sensing driver alertness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214085-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent pads.
Inventor: GOSSENS ANTHONETTE A
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 1988-12-19
Abstract: A pad for absorbing human exudate is provided with a nonwoven elastomeric material (16) that has a high coefficient of friction to help hold the pad in place. Among the preferred nonwoven elastomeric materials are the materials formed from block copolymers having elastomeric and stynrenic components. The materials preferably have a coefficient of friction of greater than 1 and a Sheffield smoothness rating of greater than 200 when utilizing a modified ASTM test. Fig 16 shows a pad having wings 82, 84, which are provided with a bodyside layer of nonwoven elastomeric material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219297-A (GB)
Title: 25-azasterol compounds
Inventor: STEINBERG NATHAN G
IPC: C07J41/00
Filed: 1989-03-08
Abstract: Novel 25-azasterol compounds are described. The compounds are useful in antifungal compositions.
Patent GB-2226465-A (GB)
Title: Submarine optical cable fault location
Inventor: OSWALD THOMAS
IPC: G01R31/08
Filed: 1989-10-12
Abstract: In a method of fault location in a repeatered communication cable, a modulated electrical current is applied to the cable. The polarity and amplitude of the current are such that the surge protection devices in the repeaters are rendered conductive and polarisation effects at a fault are reduced. Electrical resistance measurements are performed under these conditions to determine the location of a fault.
Patent GB-2225328-A (GB)
Title: Filled polyolefin compositions
Inventor: DOSHI SHAILESH RATILAL
IPC: C08L23/04
Filed: 1989-11-15
Abstract: A composition comprises 0-80% by weight of a homopolymer of ethylene and/or copolymer of ethylene with at least one C3-C10 alpha-olefin, 10-70% by weight of a modified polyethylene and 10-70% by weight of aluminum silicate that has been surface treated with an amino-silane compound. The modified polyethylene is formed by grafting at least one of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride on to polyethylene. The compositions exhibit stiffness and toughness properties that are superior to those obtained with unfilled polyethylene, and may be used in injection moulding, sheet forming, blow moulding and related processes to produce, for example, containers, sports and recreation equipment, transportation and packaging equipment and the like.
Patent GB-2241037-A (GB)
Title: Microwave oven door catch mechanism
Inventor: SHUTE RALPH A
IPC: F16P3/08
Filed: 1990-01-19
Abstract: A microwave oven door catch mechanism 1 has two fixed catch pegs 1 which are attached to the oven door. Two corresponding latches 2 form part of a sliding assembly that is spring loaded to create a latching effect that will hold the door in a closed position. Two switches 3 are mounted to the assembly one being activated by each catch when it has interlocked with its latch and the door is safely closed. in order to minimize the size of the mechanism in the region of the lower catch where space may be limited, both switches are situated at the top of the assembly. One of the switches being activated by a mechanical linkage from the lower latch. The small cross sectional area of this mechanism makes it ideal for insertion into a small latch compartment within a single skinned microwave oven. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230406-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication system
Inventor: OMIYA YOSHITAKE
IPC: H01L33/58
Filed: 1990-02-06
Abstract: In a transceiver, particularly an earth station communicating with a satellite a signal for transmission by antenna 14 is provided by a mixer 122A to which are supplied a modulated signal at a first frequency from a circuit 111A and a local oscillator signal from an oscillator 111B and muftiplier 123. The local oscillator signal is also provided to a mixer 122B for down conversion of the signal recevied by antenna 14, the output of mixer 122B passing to a further mixer 122C to which is also supplied a signal generated at a second frequency by circuit 111A during receive, the second frequency being dependent on which one of multiple channels is in use so that the output of mixer 122C is at a fixed centre frequency irrespective of the desired receive signal. A further down converter 122D may be provided to which is supplied the signal of oscillator 111B. The signal for transmission may pass to mixer 122A, (614), (Fig 6), via a switch (613) which is closed in response to a tone signal derived from oscillator 111B, (5121). (Fig 5), during transmit but not during receive. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2233463-A (GB)
Title: Determining the relative heat affected zone ("HAZ") toughness of steel
Inventor: LACY LEWIS L
IPC: G01N3/30
Filed: 1990-06-20
Abstract: A method for determining the relative HAZ toughness of steel comprises determining at least two thermal cycles of the steel e.g. a cycle corresponding to a single heat thermal cycle, ie single pass welding and a cycle corresponding to a two heat cycle ie multi-pass welding for at least one weld heat input value and then simulating the HAZ that would result if the steel were actually welded in accordance with those thermal cycles. The steel is then fractured to determine various fracture properties, each of which may be used to determine the midpoint transition temperature associated with the fracture property used. The midpoint transition temperature is compared to a previously determined standard maximum midpoint transition temperature and if it is greater than the standard, the steel may have low HAZ toughness, but if it is less than the standard, the steel may have a high HAZ toughness.
Patent GB-2235566-A (GB)
Title: A battery employing v6o13
Inventor: NEAT ROBIN JOHN
IPC: H01M4/48
Filed: 1990-08-02
Abstract: A battery (1) which includes at least one electrochemical cell which has: a negative electrode (4), an electrolyte and a positive electrode (5). The positive electrode includes an active material which is formed by the decomposition of Vanadium Oxide (V6O13) with an aqueous decomposable transition element salt.
Patent GB-2249293-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor pan section
Inventor: THOMAS GARETH JOHN
IPC: B65G19/28
Filed: 1990-11-12
Abstract: A line pan for a scraper chain conveyor which comprises an elongate deckplate having integrally formed at each longitudinal edge (in the order specified) an upstanding wall member 4, and an in-turned portion 5; and separately formed longitudinal edge support members 13 extending along and below each longitudinal edge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240193-A (GB)
Title: Sewing apparatus with correctable sewing path
Inventor: EILAM YAIR
IPC: D05B19/08
Filed: 1990-12-21
Abstract: In a sewing apparatus comprising a sewing head 3 and an X-Y system for the movement of a workholder 5 containing material 6 to be sewn, operated according to a predetermined sewing path 7, the operation of the sewing head is controlled by data storing and supplying means (PC fig 2) which stores data encoding the predetermined sewing path. The device comprises edge detecting means 8 such as a camera, which is separate from the sowing head 3 and located remote from it, and which encodes and stores data defining the actual position of the material to be sewn and transmits the data to correcting means (SMP fig 2) which corrects the predetermined sewing path according to the data encoding the actual position of the material to be sewn. All the data is detected, encoded and stored before sewing begins. A number of predetermined sewing paths may be stored. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252555-A (GB)
Title: Purification of diethanolamides
Inventor: LIVESEY CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: C07C213/10
Filed: 1991-02-08
Abstract: A method of removing diethanolamine from a diethanolamide containing diethanolamine involving subjecting the diethanolamide containing the diethanolamine to molecular distillation to distil off the diethanolamine. The present invention reduces the risk of the diethanolamide undergoing reaction during the distillation and it is of particular value for diethanolamides derived from long chain carboxylic acids.
Patent GB-2244202-A (GB)
Title: Actuating mechanism for seat belt tensioner
Inventor: TSUJI TETSUO
IPC: B60R22/46
Filed: 1991-04-22
Abstract: An actuating mechanism for actuating a seat belt tensioner includes a preloaded resiliently biased driving member 1 adapted to be actuated upon release of the preload. A trigger 2 normally engages the driving member 1 such as to maintain the preload and is arranged to be displaced by a force imposed on it and thereupon release the driving source. An acceleration sensor 3 releases the trigger from engagement with the driving source by applying the required force to it, the sensor having an inertia body 31 arranged to move along a fixed distance by an inertial force and strike the trigger. The body, ball 31, is held in position by spring loaded device 35, 36 which is calibrated to release it when the threshold deceleration is experienced. The torsion coil spring driving device 1 has an arm 11 which engages the belt webbing and pulls it into a loop when released. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250173-A (GB)
Title: Training reins
Inventor: MEAGHAN ROBERT C
IPC: B68B1/04
Filed: 1991-07-31
Abstract: Horse riding reins comprise readily perceptible and identifiable indicia (12a, 12b; 14a, 14b etc) at corresponding locations from the bit so that a rider is able to properly position his hands on the reins to manipulate the horse in the desired manner. The readily identifiable indicia can be utilized by an instructor to instruct a trainee as to the proper positioning of the trainee's hands to control the horse in the desired fashion. A set of labels having identifying indicia thereon is also disclosed for permanent or removable attachment to a set of reins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247252-A (GB)
Title: Angora yarn
Inventor: YUN KIYONG
IPC: D02G3/02
Filed: 1991-08-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing 100% angora rabbit hair yarn, which comprises chemically treating a natural angora rabbit hair to increase a scale and crimp on the surface of the angora rabbit hair, whereby imparting spinnability that is similar to that of wool, applying a conventional softening agent and an antistatic agent carding, gilling, spinning and twisting under suitable conditions that meet the properties of the angora rabbit hair. According to the present invention, 100% rabbit hair yarn having the excellent natural properties of the angora rabbit hair can be worsted-spun to a considerable fine yarn.
Patent GB-2262705-A (GB)
Title: Toy vehicle.
Inventor: NAGEL DIETMAR
IPC: A63H17/26
Filed: 1991-12-23
Abstract: A toy vehicle 10 comprising a body 11 and a non-contractable roof 15 connected to the body 11 and movable relative to the body 11 between an extended position (Figure 4) in which it extends above the body 11 and a retracted position in which it is placed within the body 11 (Figure 6). The body 11 has a slot 16 extending transversely behind the seat area 13, through which roof 15 is arranged to be retracted into or extended out from the body 11. Movement of the roof is controlled by slidable knob 17 which is connected to the roof by means of flexible strap 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266123-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic monitoring apparatus for rail vehicle bearings
Inventor: EBBRELL KEITH
IPC: G01M13/04
Filed: 1992-04-16
Abstract: Apparatus for testing rail vehicle bearings comprises a rolling rail arrangement (20) by which a single axle wheel set, which consists of an axle (12) carrying a pair of rail wheels (14a, 14b) disposed inboard of respective bearings (10a, 10b) and which is dismounted from an associated rail vehicle, can be supported and rotated in its normal horizontal operational attitude. A first loading means (30a, 30b) enables a vertical load to be applied to the axle bearings (10a, 10b) when the wheel set is thus supported. Means (40) can also be included for applying a variable lateral load to the wheels (14a, 14b) of the wheel set under test. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267373-A (GB)
Title: Personal security alarm
Inventor: AITCHISON KEITH NUNNERLEY
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 1992-05-27
Abstract: A personal security alarm device comprising a first, housing part (10) which is adapted to be attached to a user's wrist by a strap, thong (12) or the like, and a second, actuating part (24) which is mounted displaceably on the housing part (10) such that a predetermined displacement of the second part (24) relative to the first part (10) is arranged to trigger an audible alarm within the device. The device can be worn on either wrist, in a similar manner to a watch, and is activated simply by depressing the second part (24) relative to the housing part (10) by a sufficiently determined "knock", which causes the second part to become locked in its "down" position in which a shrill alarm signal can be continuously or periodically emitted. Outwardly, the device in addition to providing personal security, can be so designed as to appeal long-term to the fashion wearer of any age. <IMAGE>