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Patent GB-2237934-A (GB)
Title: Acceleration sensor
Inventor: ONO KATSUYASU
IPC: H01H35/14
Filed: 1990-11-01
Abstract: An acceleration sensor has a spherical inertial mass (2) formed of a magnetic material and a switch (4) actuable by the inertial mass (2) when the inertial mass (2) moves from a rest position relative to a first surface (3b) of a magnet (3) upon the application of a predetermined acceleration on the inertial mass (2). A magnetic member (6) is secured to a second surface (3c) of the magnet (3), opposite to the first surface (3b), with one end thereof shaped to cover an end of the magnet (3) such that magnetic lines of force are concentrated on the end of the magnet (3). The inertial mass (2) may be magnetically held in the rest position by providing a portion (6a) on the magnetic member (6). Alternatively, the inertial mass (2) is mechanically held at the rest position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250687-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a question and answer game
Inventor: KELLY PAUL VINCENT IGNATIUS
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 1990-12-12
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a set of question cards which each carry a set of numbered questions, and an answer device (Fig. 2). The answer device includes a carrier disc 2 and a cover disc 3 of slightly smaller diameter, the two discs being rotatably secured together by a pivot element 4 inserted through their centres. An exposed peripheral edge of the carrier disc 2 carries a series of numbers which link the questions on the question cards with the correct answers which are printed on the carrier disc 2 beneath the cover disc. The cover disc 3 includes a window 5 through which the answers are visible when the window is aligned with the associated number. The window is provided with a flap 8 which can be closed to prevent the answers from being viewed through the window 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238980-A (GB)
Title: Electric circular saw with improved base tilting mechanism
Inventor: NONAKA TAKUMA
IPC: B27B9/02
Filed: 1990-12-17
Abstract: In a portable electric circular saw of the type including a mechanism for tilting a base (14) relative to the plane of a blade (12), a side knob (19) for being gripped by the user during cutting operation secures the base (14) relative to a bevel plate (15) having an arcuate guide groove (18). The side knob (19) is threaded to a base attachment portion (17) so as to be movable together with the base (14) when the base (14) is tilted, and is spaced from the base (14) by a distance larger than the maximum radius of the side knob (19). The distance between the base (14) and the side knob (19) is constant regardless of the relative angular position of said base (14) and the blade (12), so that circular saw can be held stably and hence is capable of performing an accurate cutting operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244406-A (GB)
Title: Chrominance signal mixing circuit in a motion adaptive type luminance/chrominance signal separator
Inventor: SHIN YOUN-BOK
IPC: H04N9/78
Filed: 1991-01-15
Abstract: A motion adaptive type chrominance mixing circuit applied to a Y/C separator in a colour video signal processing system is disclosed for outputting the mixed chrominance signal CM from line and frame comb filtered chroma signals CL and CF according to the motion coefficient K of a picture. A chrominance mixing circuit includes a chrominance mixing portion 100, a band pass filter 300, and a multiplexer 200. The chrominance mixing portion 100 includes a first adder 101, a second adder 103 and a multiplier 102. The band pass filter 300 receives a frame combed signal, removes the error component included in the frame combed chrominance signal and outputs the results to the multiplexer 200. The multiplexer 200 receives the frame combed signal passing through the band pass filter 300 and the frame combed signal by-passing the band pass filter 300, selects one of them in accordance with the motion coefficient K and supplies the selected signal to the chrominance mixing portion 100. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246703-A (GB)
Title: Chair/booster seat for children
Inventor: MEEKER PAUL K
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 1991-05-02
Abstract: A chair/booster seat is disclosed which comprises two modular side panels 13, 15, a modular back panel 17, a modular seat panel, and a removable tray 21. The chair is easily assembled and disassembled. The seal panel is adjustable in height. The tray is removably secured to the upper edges of the side panels and is also adjustable. The seat may be used alone or may be secured to a car seat or to an adult chair to form a high chair. A harness system is provided for securing the seat to an adult chair and for securing the child within the chair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248232-A (GB)
Title: Cement compositions
Inventor: HIRANO MASAHIRO
IPC: A61K6/838
Filed: 1991-09-16
Abstract: A hydraulic calcium phosphate cement composition, useful for the repair of teeth and bones, contains as main ingredients powders of calcium tertiary phosphate and calcium secondary phosphate with a molar ratio of Ca/P of 1.400 to 1.498. The calcium tertiary phosphate contains  alpha -type calcium tertiary phosphate and  beta -type calcium tertiary phosphate. The cement composition may be mixed with a hardening liquid including water, a sodium salt and a water soluble polymer, e.g. a polysaccharide or surfactant.
Patent GB-2248098-A (GB)
Title: Camshaft phase change device
Inventor: HAMPTON KEITH
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 1991-09-19
Abstract: Double-acting one-way clutches (24) vary the rotational phase relation between a camshaft (12) and an unshown crankshaft in response to positive and negative torque pulsations. The clutches (24) are disposed in series with support and drive members (20, 22 and 102, 104) for selectively retarding and advancing the camshaft relative to the crankshaft in response to the torque pulsations. A splitter spring (30) is disposed in parallel with the one-way clutches and is preloaded to compensate for the constant portion of the driving torque, ensuring that the one-way clutches experience positive and negative torques. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249776-A (GB)
Title: Extendible suspension device
Inventor: JUGGINS MAURICE
IPC: B65H75/44
Filed: 1991-09-27
Abstract: An extendible suspension device, e.g. for a hanging basket, comprises a rotatable drum 5 (a, c), a flexible suspender member 6 wound on the drum and extendible therefrom, a spring 8 urging the drum in the winding-on direction, at least one projection 11 rotatable with the drum, and a paw 13 with a notch or recess 12 engageable by a projection 11 for locking the drum against unwinding. When the suspender member 6 is unwound at or above a certain speed each projection 11 overruns the paw 13 without operatively engaging the notch or recess 12. The device may have a number of pivot mountings 15 and/or pawls 13 to allow selective operation in different orientations. One end of the suspender member 6 may be attached to a pawl pivot 15 to form a double suspender member which may pass through a ring to which a load can be attached (Fig. 3), or two members 6 may be wound on the drum, one extending up and one down (Fig. 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249104-A (GB)
Title: Bleach activators
Inventor: PAGET WALTER EDWARD
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 1991-10-14
Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising bleach activators deposited on an aluminosilicate support. The supports are preferably clays having a lattice-type structure. Such supported bleach activators give superior bleaching performance when used in detergent formulations.
Patent GB-2262949-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator for a tiled roof
Inventor: HESKETH MARK
IPC: E04D1/30
Filed: 1992-01-03
Abstract: A ventilating apparatus for fitment in a tiled roof comprises a cowl (60) made from a material similar to that of the tiles, an apertured plate (30) located below the cowl and defining a passage therewith which passage leads to a conduit (32) fixed to the underside of the plate around the aperture (34), the conduit being deformable to ease its location between, for example, tiling battens. Lugs (70) on cowl (60) seat in apertures (52) and nibs (68) behind ridge (46); nibs of adjacent tiles fit into recesses (54). An expanded mesh (80) keeps out vermin; circular-section pipe (40) may be left as it is, or attached to a vent pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263388-A (GB)
Title: An urn box
Inventor: CHUNG BAO-CHU
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 1992-01-14
Abstract: A box (1) for storing an urn carrying the ashes of a cremated body composes a plurality of interconnectable panels (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) which form a hollow enclosed box. The box (1) is provided with a panel (2) which is pivotable to allow an offering to be placed in a first compartment (94) of the box. The first compartment (94) is separated from a second compartment (95) which contains the urn (91) by a panel (8) carrying details (82, 81) of the cremated body. The panel (8) conceals the urn (91) from those who do not wish to see it and panel (2) conceals all information regarding the contents of the box (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255722-A (GB)
Title: Support for a therapeutic magnet
Inventor: CANO RODRIGUEZ ANDRES
IPC: A61N2/06
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A support for a therapeutic magnet 3 is formed by a receptacle 12 shaped to receive a box 4 containing a magnet, which box is formed by two facing halves 5 and 6. There is an edging rebate 9 in one 5 of the two halves, in which the end of the wall of the other box half 6 is coupled. On the base of each box half is a central hollow 11 in which is attached and fixed a transparent sheet 11a of the same thickness as the hollow 11. Attached to the lower face of the sheet is a printed film with information text, covered by a film which is adhesive on both faces, one of which attaches to the bottom of the hollow. On the base of the support are two holes 13 through which is passed a strap 14 that moves freely through these holes, with means on the ends of the strap including a buckle is to adjust and hold the bolt to the part of the body to which the magnet is to be applied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264819-A (GB)
Title: Gripping device
Inventor: GILBERT HUGH HEATHCOTE
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 1992-09-01
Abstract: A device for gripping and locating an elongate member (10) in a housing (1), comprises a one-piece plate-like component of plastics material having a pair of opposed outer edges (7a), the housing being recessed to accommodate said opposed outer edges. The plate-like component has wall parts (4) defining therebetween a central blind opening leading to first and second recesses (12) which open on each side thereof towards said opposed outer edges. Respective third and fourth bounded openings (13) are also formed between said wall parts (4) and the adjacent opposed outer edges (7a), the first and second recesses (12) being designed to deform more readily in the face of outward pressure on the wall parts (4) caused by insertion of the elongate member (10) into the central opening than the deformation of the third and fourth bounded openings (13) caused by said insertion. The device can grip electrical cables or flexible cards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259442-A (GB)
Title: Sports training aid
Inventor: CUSHING ANDREW
IPC: A41D13/015
Filed: 1992-09-16
Abstract: A rugby training aid for protecting the shoulders, chest and ribcage areas of a person during training comprises a generally cruciform body (1) with head-hole (2) and side arms (6). The protector is held in place on the body by a fixing strap (3) which extends around the rear waist of the wearer and is tied off to a pair of plastic D-shaped buckle elements (4). The strap (3) passes through two looped straps (5) extending from the top edge of the cruciform body (1), so that the protector may be held in place around the shoulders. The body (1) comprises an inner padding 7 of chip foam enveloped by a waterproof outer covering of reinforced PVC 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271890-A (GB)
Title: Three-pole electrical plug
Inventor: SU TUN-LI
IPC: H01R43/24
Filed: 1992-09-17
Abstract: A three-pole plug has a sleeve (14) and pin support (5) injection moulded in one piece. The pin support has three slide grooves (512) each having a spring leaf (511) and recess (50) defining a shoulder (513). The pins (61) are each provided with a notch and two lugs in front of the notch. The notch and the lugs cooperate with the spring leaf and the shoulder respectively, so that the pin shall be fixed in place. The sleeve and the pin support with inserted pins are then injection molded for the second time to form a finished plug. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273762-A (GB)
Title: Storage container
Inventor: GOODALL PETER FRANK
IPC: A61J1/16
Filed: 1992-12-08
Abstract: A container (2) for storing heat-sensitive goods for example, pharmaceutical, comprises a thermally insulated body having a first compartment (4) for the storage of said goods; a second compartment (6) for the storage of solid carbon dioxide; and conduit means (22) having a fan (24) for transferring a cooling vapour as and when desired from the second to the first compartment. The first compartment (4) includes an electrically resistive heating coil (38). A control box (12) selectively actuates either the fan (24) or the heating coil (38) in response to a sensed temperature in order to maintain the temperature in the first compartment (4) in a chosen range. The plugs (26, 30) for closing each compartment each have vent passages (28, 32). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276161-A (GB)
Title: Aniline and benzanilide derivatives
Inventor: MITCHELL WILLIAM LEONARD
IPC: C07C311/51
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I):   <IMAGE> and physiologically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, in which the symbols are as defined in the specification, are 5-HT1D antagonists useful for the treatment of CN disorders, endocrine disorders and sexual dysfunction.
Patent GB-2265904-A (GB)
Title: Cover-gasket assembly for hard disk device
Inventor: KISHITA HIROFUMI
IPC: G11B33/14
Filed: 1993-04-13
Abstract: A cover-gasket assembly for a hard disk device which comprises a gasket applied to a predetermined position of a cover for the hard disk device, wherein the gasket is formed essentially of a cured product of a fluorosilicone rubber composition. The assembly is particularly excellent in sealing property against permeation of water vapor, and can be used extremely effectively for hard disk devices for handy office-automation apparatuses such as laptop or pocket-size personal computers, word processors and the like which are expected to be used under various temperature and humidity conditions. The fluorosilicone rubber composition comprises   (a) a silicone containing an Si-R4-Rf group where R4 is alkylene or oxa-alkylene (preferably ethylene) and Rf is a pefluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkyl ether group (preferably C8F17 or C3F7-O-C3 F6-O-C2F4O-)   (b) a filler; and (c) a catalyst. mp
Patent GB-2303755-A (GB)
Title: Electronic counter-measures for towing by an aircraft
Inventor: MORAND JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: F41H11/02
Filed: 1993-04-29
Abstract: A deception jamming device ( R ) is towed by a cable ( CR ) connected to an aircraft ( A ). A selected jamming signal is transmitted to the towed object ( R ) by means of at least one optical fibre incorporated in the cable ( CR ) and the jamming signal, which is prepared in the aircraft, is then transmitted by means of the towed object ( R ). Preferably the cable comprises one or more optical fibres with Peltier cooled receiver(s) and bifiler metalic links for feed currents and logic signals controlling electromagnetic and/or infra-red transmission from antenna on the front and rear of the object. The device which may employ turbines for power generation, may be recovered by rewinding the cable or jettisoned by guillotining. A braking parachute may be employed.
Patent GB-2280319-A (GB)
Title: Power supply
Inventor: HUANG MING-HO
IPC: H02M3/28
Filed: 1993-07-22
Abstract: A power supply has a power convertor 23 operated by a control circuit 28 (81 - 84, Fig. 2). The control circuit includes a control switch (81, Fig. 2) which is turned on to supply standby power to the control circuit 28, and a pulse width modulator controls the power converter 23 so as to provide a stabilised DC output at an output circuit 24. When the switch is turned off the convertor shuts down, thus causing the convertor output circuit to become quiescent. The converter 23 includes a transistor inverter (Q1 Q2, Fig. 6) having a rectified output (112, Fig. 7) and pulse width modulator (U1, Fig. 8) to control the inverter. The control width (81, Fig. 2) may comprise a bipolar (91, Fig. 4) and FET (92). A switch (101, Fig. 6) may be controlled by the load device, eg. a computer, to interrupt the mains supply to the convertor if the load is inactive for a set period of time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269998-A (GB)
Title: Disposable absorbent pants
Inventor: FUJIOKA YOSHIHISA
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: Disposable absorbent pants comprise front and rear panels 2,3 which are placed one upon another and welded together along laterally opposite side edges 11a as well as along a crotch zone 11b to form a basic structure 1 of pants. Each of the front and rear panels 2,3 comprises a liquid-permeable topsheet, a liquid-impermeable backsheet and a liquid absorbent panel sandwiched therebetween. An U-shaped auxiliary liquid-absorbent panel 15 is secured within the basic pants structure to overlie the crotch zone, whereby liquid excretion can be effectively prevented from leaking out along laterally opposite edges of the crotch zone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273852-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications switch bypass
Inventor: MULROW ROBERT J
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1993-11-11
Abstract: A switch bypass (10) for a Public Safety Calling System (12) having a first switch A for routing telephone calls, a second switch B for routing telephone calls, and a device 14a and 14b for bypassing the first switch A responsive to a failure in the first switch, and for transferring the call to the second switch B. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271972-A (GB)
Title: Improved marine anchor
Inventor: BRUCE PETER
IPC: B63B21/32
Filed: 1992-05-21
Abstract: A marine anchor (1) has an anhedral fluke (2) with a shank (3) attached thereto including an anchor line attachment point (10). A rear plate assembly (4) behind the fluke (2) is inclined at an obtuse angle (a) to the fluke (2) and serves to provide a turning moment about the attachment point (10) countering turning moments produced by friction effect on the fluke and the shank and by edge resistance during anchor burial to give improved anchor holding power while soil escapes passage (5) between the rear assembly (4) and the fluke (2) allows escape of sand and soft mud passing over the fluke. Peripheral edges (4A) of the rear assembly (4) are shaped to cause rolling of the anchor to a burial position. An upturned toe portion (9) at the front of the fluke encourages effective anchor operation in clay soils while also facilitating rock gripping by the anchor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277992-A (GB)
Title: A sensor arrangement for ice bank control
Inventor: JOHNSON MARTIN
IPC: G01N29/036
Filed: 1993-12-03
Abstract: A sensor arrangement principally for ice bank control using a single probe (9) allowed to resonate at its natural resonant frequency. That resonant frequency is different when ice has adhered to the probe and this is detected to indicate ice growth in the ice bank. A resonator/detector (11) oscillates the probe for short periods of time at regular intervals, which allows ice to form about the probe when not in oscillation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274303-A (GB)
Title: Security grille
Inventor: WHITE COLIN MARTIN
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 1994-01-17
Abstract: A security grille comprises an upper housing (10, Fig 1) and a lower housing (12) between which are securable removable security bars (14). A locking plate (36) in the lower housing (12) is movable by a key mechanism between bar-retaining and bar-release positions. In the bar-release position an entry part (48) of an angle slot in the slide is aligned with a slot (28) in the housing (12) permitting entry and exit therethrough of the lower end of a bar (14). In the bar-retaining position of the slide the lower end of each bar is received within a securing part (50) of each angle slot in the slide and the housing slots (28) are occluded preventing removal of the bars. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289371-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor device and control method
Inventor: HUANG QIN
IPC: H01L29/74
Filed: 1994-05-05
Abstract: A minority carrier injection-control structure is provided in an IGBT or MCT in part of the semiconductor device to change the polarity of a voltage applied to a gate electrode (G) to start or stop the injection of minority carriers. During the ON-state, minority carriers are injected to obtain a low ON-state voltage, while during the OFF-state, the injection of minority carriers is stopped and a channel for majority carriers is formed to eliminate the accumulation of excess carriers and to accelerate discharge, thereby reducing the turn-off time and thus the switching loss in these conductivity modulation dunces. The structure takes the form of inner and outer wells (4, 3), associated with the anode region 5, and gate G. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279826-A (GB)
Title: Dark current fuse holder
Inventor: SEKI YOSHINOBU
IPC: H01H85/24
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: A disconnection mechanism for a dark current fuse 2 in an automobile comprises a fuse block body 1 having a connecting terminal, and a fuse holder 5 slidably engaged with the fuse block body so as to connect the dark current fuse with the terminal. The fuse holder 5 has a cutaway opening 16 exposing a head 24 of the dark current fuse, an engaging projection 25 disposed at an opening edge of the cutaway opening for engaging the head, and a supporting wall portion 28 contacting a trunk 27 of the dark current fuse. Alternatively, flexible engaging arms (49, Fig. 6) may be provided inside fuse holder (46) for engaging the head of the fuse (47). In a variation, a flexible engaging arm (86, Fig. 16) cooperates with an engaging projection (83) formed in a fuse guide wall (84). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281020-A (GB)
Title: Goalkeeper's glove
Inventor: BISINGER LOTHAR
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 1994-07-06
Abstract: A goalkeeper's glove, having an inner hand part (11) and an outer hand part (10) attached thereto, has at least one element (13 (figure 1), 19, 10a, 10b, 23, 24 (other figures)) textile material, which is elastic in extension in the transverse direction (peripheral direction), in the rear region of the glove, starting from the wrist-band (12) and extending forwards into the region of the heel of the thumb (14). This element may be combined with a strap-like fastening system (17, (figure 1), 25, 28, 25a, 30 - 33 (other figures)) and/or a system of laces (34 to 38, 42, 139, 139a, 139b (other figures)). A goalkeeper's glove fashioned in this manner ensures anatomical adaptation in the middle hand region and thereby ensures that the glove is securely seated, without restricting mobility by stiffening the glove, without requiring increased effort when pulling on and pulling off the glove, and whilst maintaining the padding and damping functions of the glove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278641-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle immobilisation device
Inventor: GIRVIN JOHN TIMOTHY
IPC: B60R25/043
Filed: 1994-08-15
Abstract: A device for immobilising petrol engines comprises a cap (7) and a collar (1) which is secured about an exhaust pipe (3). The cap (7) contains a sealing pad (16) and has a cylinder lock (10) with a bolt (14) to engage in an aperture (22) in the exhaust pipe (3). The cap (7) also has a projection (21), diametrically opposed to the bolt (14), which engages in an L-shaped keyway (23) in the collar (1) to provide a positive push-and-twist action and thereby ensure that the pad (16) is in sealing engagement with the end of the exhaust pipe. <IMAGE>