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Patent GB-2225203-A (GB)
Title: Crop harvesting apparatus and methods
Inventor: KLINNER WILFRED ERWIN
IPC: A01D47/00
Filed: 1989-10-16
Abstract: In a row crop harvester a rotor 11 has rows of crop engaging elements 15 extending transversely across the direction of forward travel of the machine, the elements being aligned with the rows to be harvested. Each element has inwardly converging side edges for gathering the crop of a row and for detaching required crop parts which are impelled in a high- speed stream upwardly and rearwardly over the rotor beneath a hood 18. At the junction of each inwardly converging pair of edges a space 21 is provided for stripping crop and releasing stripped stems. Preferably the space 21 is a relief space having re-entrant edges 20 for stripping forwardly facing parts of the crop. More than one space 21 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243424-A (GB)
Title: Handles for nuts or bolt heads
Inventor: HODGKINSON SARAH JANE
IPC: F16B37/16
Filed: 1990-03-16
Abstract: A nut (or bolt head) has a handle (2) pivotally connected to the nut for movement about an axis generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nut. The handle (2) is formed of rod material and its ends engage in recesses in the nut; alternatively, the handle (2) is pivoted on lugs (5) projecting from the nut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232488-A (GB)
Title: Multi-beam doppler-sonar marine current determination
Inventor: BUDDERY DAVID LIONEL
IPC: G01S15/60
Filed: 1990-04-26
Abstract: A method for the determination of in-line and cross-line components of water velocity relative to a vessel 1 heading on a chosen line comprises the steps of generating electronic pulses and relaying these to a Doppler - Sonar transducer 2 aligned fore and aft with respect to the keel of the vessel, radiating pulses from the Doppler - Sonar transducer in a number of directions at an angle  theta relative to the horizontal to a layer of water below but near to the surface of the water, and simultaneously, radiating pulses from the Doppler Sonar transducer in a number of directions at an angle  alpha relative to the horizontal, and greater than  theta , to the sea bed.   Reflected signals from the pulses are detected and the frequency of the reflected signals is compared with the frequency of the transmitted signals, and both the water velocity relative to the vessel, and, simultaneously, the velocity of the vessel relative to the sea bed are computed to derive the water velocity relative to the chosen line heading and at right angles to this heading. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245926-A (GB)
Title: Extruded plastics weather bar
Inventor: SCHOLES ERNEST MALCOLM HEYWOOD
IPC: E06B7/26
Filed: 1990-07-13
Abstract: A frame structure (10) of the type suitable for assembly to form a rectangular frame (11) for an openable door or window hinged in a fixed rectangular outer frame (12) having a threshold with a gasket (13) fitting in slot (14) to provide a weather-proof seal along the bottom edge of the openable frame (11) has a weather bar (15) fixed to the frame (11) above the seal (13) in order to protect it from adverse weather conditions. The weather bar comprises a hollow plastics elongate member fixed to the outer side of the frame member (11) and sealed therewith by means of a seal (17) co-extruded with the elongate member (15) and extending along the length of the elongate member and fixed to the outer side of the frame (11) by any suitable sealant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248076-A (GB)
Title: Slatted floor panel
Inventor: STROYAN SAMUEL MUIR
IPC: A01K1/015
Filed: 1990-09-18
Abstract: There is disclosed a slatted floor panel (10) which is rectangular as soon in plan and which is intended to be simply supported at each of two of its opposed ends (11 and 12), the panel comprising a plurality of parallel load-bearing slats (14) which are separated from each other by discharge slots (15) extending throughout the depth of the panel in order to discharge liquid and/or solid material which accumulates on the panel. Unslatted marginal support strips extend along the opposed sides and the opposed ends of the panel, and each slat forms an integral extension from one marginal strip to the other, and with the longitudinal axis of each slat extending transversely of the axis of the panel between the opposed ends. The panel is particularly suitable for use by cattle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242347-A (GB)
Title: Cover for seat belt reel mechanism
Inventor: FUJIMURA YOSHIICHI
IPC: B60R22/34
Filed: 1991-03-08
Abstract: A seatbelt retractor comprises a frame having a pair of opposite side plates, a reel shaft extending between the side plates, an operating mechanism connected to the reel shaft and attached to the outer surface of the side plate, and a cap-like cover 52 surrounding the operating mechanism. A flexible member 62 is received in and extends along an open end of the cap-like cover and is in close contact with the outer surface of the side plate. The flexible member helps to reduce the transmission of noise from the operating mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262475-A (GB)
Title: Folding sheet article with folding cover
Inventor: MCDONALD GEORGE WALLACE
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 1991-03-09
Abstract: A folding sheet article (10) comprises a sheet (12) having a first set of concertina folds (14) and, so as to be across these when the sheet (12) is folded, a second set of concertina folds (16), and a first stiff portion (18) that is attached to one corner (20) of the sheet (12) and has one end (22) that folds over the sheet (12) when folded to cover it and is folded over at the other end (24) to capture said one end (22) of the portion (18) when it covers the sheet, the article further comprising a second stiff portion (26) which is attached to the diagonally opposite corner (28) of the sheet and extends to cover the whole of the sheet (12) when folded. Portion (26) has the same kind of surface as one or both adjacent faces (22, 24). Said folded over end (24) does not cover any part of said sheet (12) or said stiff portion (26) when said sheet (12) is folded. The segment (34) of the sheet defined by folds (14,16) and at sad one corner (20) is attached by the whole of its area to said stiff portion (18). Said folded over end (24) has no fastening or otherwise to support it in being folded apart from its own stiffness. The article (10) is of credit card size. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241998-A (GB)
Title: Rock bolt
Inventor: SCHOTT JOHN
IPC: F16B13/14
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: The external screwthread (13) of a rock bolt (10) is coated with plastics to inhibit the rotation of a nut (11) along the thread (13) until an anchoring resin capsule (not shown) is ruptured, mixed and set. Initially the nut (11) is screwed onto the set coating (20), and can then be driven to rotate the bolt (10) to ensure mixing of the resin. As the resin sets, an increased torque is applied to the nut (11) sufficient to screw it along the bolt against a bearing plate (not shown), so as to tension the bolt (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254665-A (GB)
Title: Differential drive arrangement
Inventor: VAUSE FRANCIS
IPC: F16H48/30
Filed: 1991-04-12
Abstract: A differential drive arrangement (10) comprises a drive shaft (11) which drives a drive gear (12). The drive gear (12) has a pair of bevel gears (13, 14) mounted therein which are linked across their ends by a further pair of bevel gears (16, 17) forming a generally square configuration of bevel gears. Two of the bevel gears (16, 17) have half shaft axles (28, 29) connected thereto for connection to, for example, golf trolley wheels. The drive gear (12) is preferably circular and has stepped bores in which each bevel gear (13) is mounted by a pin (26). The gears are preferably of a plastics material, particularly nylon. The differential may be locked by use of concave friction discs or locking nuts. The drive gear (12) may be braked. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246476-A (GB)
Title: Forming carbon resistance on P.C.B.
Inventor: ITSUJI JUNICHI
IPC: H05K1/16
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: A method of forming a carbon resistance on a printed wiring board wherein a carbon resistance layer 3 is formed on a laminated film 2, and a protective film 4 is applied. The carbon resistance layer 3 is exposed to infrared or far infrared rays to thermoset the layer 3 at the position a carbon resistance 5 is required. Thereafter, protective film 4 is peeled off and the uncured portion 6 of carbon resistance layer 3 removed (e.g. by water washing). A second embodiment is provided (Fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247556-A (GB)
Title: Positioning a magnetic tape head
Inventor: RUDI GUTTORM
IPC: G11B5/584
Filed: 1991-05-07
Abstract: In positioning a magnetic head (1) of a magnetic tape storage device relative to different tracks on the tape (2), a different and previously recorded track is used as a reference track (e.g. 8) in each case. The magnetic head (1) contains an auxiliary read head (8) which, with respect to the write head (e.g. 3), is disposed at a predetermined distance at right angles to the direction of movement of the recording support and follows the reference track during the movement of the recording support. A control circuit in a control unit ensures that the auxiliary read head follows this track as accurately as possible. The reference track may be recorded with changes of magnetization at a different azimuth angle to instantaneously recorded adjacent tracks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248528-A (GB)
Title: Wire-to-wire shielded electrical connecting means
Inventor: WHEELER-KING FRANK MICHAEL REG
IPC: H01R12/77
Filed: 1991-08-06
Abstract: A wire-to-wire shielded electrical connector (2) comprises an insulating block (10) from which projects forwardly, a hood (12) for receiving a plug (112) connected to a first multi-wire shielded electrical cable. The block (10) and the hood (12) are surrounded by a metal shielding shell (8). Slots (40) in the undersides of the block (10) and the hood (12) receive electrical terminals (6) each having a contact-spring (58) in the hood (12), and an insulation displacement element (62) which projects into a respective one of a row of passageways (24) to make electrical contact with the core of an insulated wire (W) of a second multi wire shielded electrical cable (C). Between the contact spring (58) and the insulation displacement element (62), each terminal (6) has a post (74) secured in a socket (44) in the insulating block (10), by means of barbs (73 and 75) on the post (74). Movement of each terminal (6) against the shielding shell (8) when the contact spring (58) of the terminal (6) is engaged by a contact surface (128) of the plug (112) is thereby prevented. The terminals (6) are formed as a single, planar stamping. Clamps 30', 34' clamp the cable (J) and individual cores (W) respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258826-A (GB)
Title: Process for the activation of a catalyst
Inventor: EILERS JACOBUS
IPC: B01J38/18
Filed: 1991-08-20
Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst is activated by a process comprising applying to the catalyst a plurality of times a procedure comprising:     a) a reduction stage comprising reducing the catalyst by contact with a hydrogen-containing gas; b) an oxidation stage comprising oxidizing the catalyst by contact with an oxygen-containing gas; and c) a reduction stage comprising reducing the catalyst by contact with a hydrogen-containing gas; between successive applications of c) and a) of the aforesaid procedure, the process further comprising: d) a synthesis stage comprising contacting the catalyst at elevated temperature and pressure with a mixture comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen under conditions such that hydrocarbons are formed, which hydrocarbons are liquid under the prevailing conditions; the duration of the synthesis stage being short relative to the time taken for the catalyst to substantially deactivate under the conditions prevailing in the synthesis stage.
Patent GB-2259843-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for drying tea leaves
Inventor: FU YA-MING
IPC: F26B21/06
Filed: 1991-09-27
Abstract: A new kind of teas named "dry fresh tea" is prepared by drying tea leaves in circulating air at low temperature and low humidity. Quality of teas is improved by preserving volatile flavors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251672-A (GB)
Title: Controlling damping force characteristic of shock absorber applicable to automotive suspension
Inventor: SHIMIZU HIROYUKI
IPC: F16F9/50
Filed: 1991-12-02
Abstract: In controlling a damper of a vehicular suspension, when the vehicle runs on a paved road and a frequency at which the detected unsprung mass acceleration exceeds a dead zone is below a set value, the damping force characteristic is optimally controlled in a predetermined variable range. When the vehicle runs on a rough road and a frequency at which the detected acceleration exceeds the dead zone is above the set value, a minimum damping force limit of the predetermined variable range of the damping force characteristic is shifted toward a relatively high damping force side. The dead zone is set with an average value of the acceleration of an unsprung mass as a center. Hence, when the vehicle turns and zigzags, the vehicular body is inclined so that an absolute value of the unsprung mass acceleration is largely changed. Accordingly, the average value of the acceleration is changed and the dead zone is shifted. However, the frequency at which the unsprung mass acceleration exceeds the dead zone accurately corresponds to a situation on a road surface and the damping force characteristic is accurately controlled according to the road surface condition, without influence from the vehicular change in posture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253295-A (GB)
Title: Pattern recognition
Inventor: WOODLAND PHILIP CHARLES
IPC: G06K9/66
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: A neural net is trained on training data, and the weight values are increased up to a predetermined maximum value M; any weight values which would otherwise exceed M are set equal to M. Useful for training multi-layer perceptrons for speech recognition; results in weight values which are more easily quantised hence give a more robust performance.
Patent GB-2252828-A (GB)
Title: Communication arrangement associated with an installation monitoring a conduit
Inventor: DOWDALL PETER MICHAEL
IPC: H01Q1/44
Filed: 1992-01-22
Abstract: A flow system, e.g. a water, gas or electricity supply or sewage system, includes a plurality of conduits and spaced apart base stations capable of sending data to a central facility, and a plurality of monitoring installations connected to the conduits. Each monitoring installation (16) includes a sensor (24) which senses parameter(s) of the conduit (22) and/or its contents (23) and the data is transmitted to the base stations e.g. by radio. Each installation includes an enclosure 20 a part of which functions as a transmitting antenna. As shown the enclosure is a manhole and the manhole cover (21) functions as the antenna. Various forms of antenna are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253257-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for clearing sewers
Inventor: GRACE JOHN COLIN
IPC: B08B9/04
Filed: 1992-03-27
Abstract: Grit (G) is removed from a sewer (10) by reciprocating trawling means (13) to-and-fro along a predetermined rectilinear path in the sewer and depositing the collected grit at a location at or adjacent an extraction pump system (15) which conveys the grit to a collection hopper (37) or skip above ground level. The grit may be fluidised to assist its upward conveyance and the grit/water mixture separated in the collection hopper (37) or skip with the water being returned to the sewer (10) possibly to assist in grit fluidisation.
Patent GB-2255860-A (GB)
Title: Intumescent barrier with knock-out
Inventor: WUERTZ EMIL S
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 1992-04-13
Abstract: A fire retarding structure includes a fire barrier element which is constituted from an intumescent material in the shape of a disc member 34 which is adapted to be installed in a passage 12 or opening formed in a fire-rated floor, and wherein the intumescent disc member incorporates one or more knock-outs (40, 42 Fig. 2) for the passage therethrough of insulated conductors or wires. The intumescent material may be Na or K silicate with a filler of clay or glass. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256302-A (GB)
Title: Repeated recording in a tape recorder with double decks
Inventor: NA WOON-HEE
IPC: G11B27/028
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus repeatedly record a part of a magnetic recording medium in a tape recorder system with double cassette decks 12, 16. The current position values of a magnetic recording medium of a first deck 12 are stored in start and end position memory regions in response to recording repetition command signals respectively, so as to set a recording repetition region. The first and second decks 12, 16 are placed in reproduction and recording modes respectively, in response to a recording repeating execution signal, and the reproduced signal of the first deck is provided to the second deck as the recording signal until a position value of the magnetic recording medium of the first deck is equal to end data stored in the end position memory region. The first and second decks are placed in rewinding and pause modes respectively, and the present position value of the magnetic recording medium of the first deck is counted down to compare the present position value with the value stored in the start position memory region. If the present position value of the magnetic recording medium of the first deck is detected to be equal to the value stored in the start position memory region, the first and second decks are again placed in the reproduction and recording modes respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272372-A (GB)
Title: "Floor cushion"
Inventor: BROMWICH STEVEN FRANCIS
IPC: A47D13/08
Filed: 1992-06-19
Abstract: A cushion which can be used to support an infant and protect it from falling injuries while in a sitting position, is toroidal (doughnut) in shape and is filled polystyrene beads, or is inflatable. The outer covering is brightly coloured and washable and the whole cushion is very light and portable, affording the parent or guardian a degree of freedom with the infant safely seated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258161-A (GB)
Title: Golf tee.
Inventor: ST JOHN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1992-08-03
Abstract: A golf tee comprises a base 13 for supporting the tee on the ground and flexible support means 16 upstanding from the base and adapted to support a golf ball spaced from the base. The support means 16, are flexibly deformable such that, when a golf ball supported thereon in use is struck, deformation of the support means 16 occurs without substantial force being transmitted to the base 13. The support means may be a single pillar of a resiliently deformable foam material; alternatively it may comprise a plurality of individual elements upstanding from the supporting base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261491-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the damping coefficients of vehicle shock absorbers
Inventor: YAMAOKA FUMIYUKI
IPC: B60G17/018
Filed: 1992-10-30
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the damping coefficient at either piston stroke of corresponding vehicular shock absorbers (SA) in which each damping coefficient is controlled according to a control signal value, the control signal being derived on the basis of at least any one of bouncing rate of a portion of a vehicle body located adjacent to the corresponding shock absorber, pitching rate of the vehicle body, and rolling rate of the vehicle body according to positions of the shock absorbers located at corresponding tire wheels. The bouncing rate, pitching rate, and rolling rate are derived from longitudinal sprung mass speed signals derived by respective longitudinal G sensors (1). The damping coefficient of each damper is changed by rotary adjustment of a valve spool (40) (Figs 4, 7-9) by a motor (3) driven according to the control signal. The control circuit may also receive signals from weight sensors, steering angle sensor, brake sensor, fuel injection valve sensor, or vehicle speed sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274236-A (GB)
Title: Origami jewellery
Inventor: STOKER ANDREW KENNETH
IPC: A44C27/00
Filed: 1993-01-13
Abstract: A metal origami article is made from a paper original. The paper is lacquered and a cold cure mould is made, to produce a wax replica. This wax replica is then centrifugally cast in a hot mould and metal origami articles manufactured, preferably of gold or silver. The articles may be used for earrings, cuff-links or pendants. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276096-A (GB)
Title: Filter for milk
Inventor: BARRINGTON ROSS BRYAN
IPC: B01D29/19
Filed: 1993-03-08
Abstract: A milk filter comprises a housing having an inlet (3) and an outlet (5) and enclosing a tubular filter element, which is made from a sheet of non-shape retaining bonded fibre material held between two supporting members to constrain it to a pleated configuration. One of the supporting members is in the form of a core 7 comprising a hollow perforate tube 8 with a plurality of radially projecting perforate vanes 9. The other supporting member comprises parallel perforate elongate ribs 13 connected together by at least one flexible element 14 so that this member can be wrapped around the core to hold the filter material against the core. End caps and an outer stockinette filter sleeve are then added. The filter element is dismantled and the filter materials replaced when clogged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266286-A (GB)
Title: Method of piloting an aircraft to avoid its colliding with the ground.
Inventor: LOFFLER ERIC
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 1993-04-22
Abstract: Method of piloting an aircraft to avoid its colliding with the ground, according to which: a numbered three-dimensional model (66k) of a terrain is memorised (65), a future position (11) of the aircraft is determined, and as a function of this (11) a position, in relation to the ground, of a precursory volume (41) in which the aircraft may pass is determined and then the existence of an intersection between the said precursory volume (41) and the terrain is sought, and if this is affirmative, a piloting signal (70, 71) is generated. A GPS receiver (1) supplies an input to the system, and a memory (30) supplies an aircraft manoeuverability signal (31). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267592-A (GB)
Title: Restraining system for occupants of a motor vehicle
Inventor: MULLER MANFRED
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1993-05-17
Abstract: A restraining system for occupants of a motor vehicle, in which the occupant is safeguarded by a safety belt 4 and an airbag 5. So that the inflation pressure of the airbag 5 can be controlled according to whether the occupant is strapped in or not, the gas generator 6 of the airbag possesses heating 7 which switches on when the belt is not fastened and which is intended for increasing the inflation pressure which can be generated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268295-A (GB)
Title: Detecting defective memory locations
Inventor: YUUKI KAZUHIRO
IPC: G11C29/44
Filed: 1993-06-28
Abstract: Slot and SIMM numbers indicating individual memories having defective memory locations are specified following the steps S1-S12 in order that individual defective modules can be easily replaced. A slot number corresponding to a memory address (#n), when read data disagrees with written data is found S4. A memory size corresponding to the found slot number is then found S5, that the SIMM number corresponding to the disagreeing data bits is found S7-S11. In this way specific modules are specified for easy replacement. <IMAGE>