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Patent GB-2186496-A (GB)
Title: Cue guide for use with a cue rest
Inventor: FLEMING ROBERT BRUCE
IPC: A63D15/10
Filed: 1987-02-10
Abstract: A cue guide 10 comprising an L-shaped finger integrally formed with a sleeve or socket 12 by which it can fit onto an arm 14 of a head 16 of a traditional cross-shaped cue rest. Arms 11a and 11b of the finger provide in combination with the sleeve or socket 12 three distinct and separate U-shaped or V-shaped grooves 17, 18, 19 for reception and guidance of a cue 20. With the cue guide 10 fitted the cue rest can be arranged in positions on a snooker or billiard stable 22 such that the cue guide 10 assumes dispositions which would not otherwise be possible, for instance over the table's cushion 23. In an alternative embodiment (Figure 9) the cue guide may be a U-shaped or V-shaped integral finger forming an extension of one of the cue rest arms; there are further embodiments still. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188540-A (GB)
Title: Liquid delivery accessory
Inventor: SEDDON JON GRAHAM
IPC: A47K11/10
Filed: 1987-03-26
Abstract: A liquid delivery accessory includes an elongate generally U-shaped tubular body (14) defining a liquid delivery passage in the body. Provision (20) is made to couple the body (14) to a container (22) of liquid whereby, when the container is inverted, liquid may flow downwardly from the container into the passage in one of the arms (15a) of the U-shaped body (14). The other arm (15c) of the body has an outlet aperture (58) from the passage, and a pad of absorbent mild abrasive material secured around it. When the body (14) is coupled to the container (22) to receive downwardly flowing liquid therefrom, and the container is disposed with its axis vertical, the arms (15a, 15c) of the U-shaped body extend at an inclination to the container axis, and the said other arm (15c) is below the one arm (15a) and is directed upwardly towards its free end (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203158-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophilic polyurethane and method of making same
Inventor: KLIMENT CHARLES K
IPC: B29C55/00
Filed: 1987-03-27
Abstract: Hydrophilic thermoplastic polymers such as polyurethanes are stretched at a temperature above their glass transition point and then cooled to control axial swelling characteristics of the polymer in aqueous media; such polymers are especially useful for intravenous catheters.
Patent GB-2191164-A (GB)
Title: Retaining means for channel cover
Inventor: JONES JOSEPH MORUS
IPC: B65G21/02
Filed: 1987-04-14
Abstract: In order to maintain a top plate 2 securely but "floatingly" in position on channel 1, the two limbs 3 of the channel each have open cruciform, slots extending the length thereof. Inserted in the slots are one or more retaining means 5 comprising a bar 6 with two lateral screw or nut holes 7 and a central hole 8 through which a resilient means 9 in the form of a rubber plug is inserted, to protrude from below the next bar 6. When the retaining means 5 is inserted in the slot 4, the rubber plug 9 is compressed slightly, and grips opposite sides of the slot 4. The retaining means 5 is thus resiliently held in the slot 4 at the required position. The top plate 2 can then be secured by inserting screws or nuts 11 through holes therein aligned with the holes 7. The channel 1 houses rollers and an air bag of arise and sink roller conveyor system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206673-A (GB)
Title: Drain valve assembly
Inventor: BILLIET COLIN THOMAS
IPC: F16K51/00
Filed: 1987-07-08
Abstract: In a drain valve assembly comprising a housing defining a drain inlet (7), and a discharge outlet (9) and wherein biasing means (19) bias a valve member (11) to a normally closed position seated on a valve seat (10) in which the valve member prevents flow from the drain inlet to the discharge outlet, an accumulator (21) receives a regulated flow of gas under pressure. Valve drive means (25, 16) are effective when the pressure in the accumulator reaches a given value to drive the valve member to an open position, so allowing drainage between the valve member and valve seat. Gas is exhausted from the accumulator when the valve member is in the open position, through an exhaust passage (31) that does not include the space between the valve member and valve seat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209713-A (GB)
Title: Opening roof for motor vehicle
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM DOUGLAS JAMES
IPC: B60J7/053
Filed: 1987-09-15
Abstract: A glass panel 22 covering the rear part of an opening in a vehicle roof (14, Fig. 1) is moveable from a closed position to a fully open position by sliding it rearwardly either above or below the vehicle roof. Guide shoes 34, 36, 38, 40 are secured to the panel 22 at spaced locations adjacent to the panel sides. A flexible strip 50 has one end secured to the vehicle roof 14 at a location 52 extends through the guide shoes 34, 36, 38, 40 and has its other end secured to the vehicle roof at a location 54. The strip 50 has spaced apertures (56, Figs. 4 and 5) which receive projections 58 on the vehicle roof 14 to prevent movement of the strip at this location and the strip thus prevents skewing of the panel 22 during sliding. A pawl 64 associated with the panel handle 62 has a tip (72, Fig. 5) which engages in a strip aperture to retain the panel 22 in position. A front glass panel 20 is mounted for tilting (Figs. 6 to 11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218270-A (GB)
Title: Electrical accessory box outlet
Inventor: FERGUSON FRANK HAROLD
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 1988-02-05
Abstract: An accessory box is formed of plastics material with upstanding walls having pre-formed apertures (20, 23) into which snap-fit closures (Figs 3a, 3b) are placed. The walls are provided with a selection of rectangular and circular apertures so as to enable conduit or trunking to be connected to the box. An aperture may have a peripheral shoulder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219973-A (GB)
Title: Stabilising a water borne craft
Inventor: MACDONALD ALAN ROBERT
IPC: B63B39/06
Filed: 1988-06-28
Abstract: Submerged stabilisers for water borne craft, in particular boats, ships and other floating vessels have previously generally only been effective in one plane of motion of the craft, are expensive and are difficult to fit retrospectively to existing craft. The stabiliser of the invention includes an elongate passageway (13, 14, 23, 24, 26, 27, 33, 34, 43, 54, 55, 63, 64) open at each end to permit the free flow of water through it, and arranged such that when the craft (10, 40, 60) to which it is attached floats on water the passageway (13, 14, 23, 24, 26, 27, 33, 34, 43, 54, 55, 63, 54) is submerged and fills with water. The passageway is spaced from the axes of roll of the craft (10, 40, 60), and therefore reduces both the heeling and pitching instability of the craft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215908-A (GB)
Title: Mask repair using an optimized focused ion beam system
Inventor: PARKER NORMAN WILLIAM
IPC: G03F1/74
Filed: 1989-01-10
Abstract: Apparatus and method for repairing semiconductor masks (32) and reticles is disclosed, utilizing a focused ion beam system (8) capable of delivering, from a single ion column, several different species of focused ion beams (12), each of which is individually optimized to meet the differing requirements of the major functions to be performed in mask repair. This method allows the mask (32) to be imaged with high resolution and minimum mask damage. Opaque defects are removed by sputter etching at high rates with minimum damage to the mask substrate (32), with the optional use of a sputter rate enhancing gas such as chlorine, and clear defects are filled in at high rates by deposition of a metallic or other substance compatible with the mask materials by condensation of metal-containing vapor such as chromium hexacarbonyl using a focused ion beam. A focused ion beam column able to produce precisely focused ion beams (12) is employed and is operated at high energies for imaging and sputter etching, and at low energies for imaging and deposition. A liquid metal alloy source (10) containing a plurality of suitable atomic species is employed.
Patent GB-2228968-A (GB)
Title: Flight luggage security strap
Inventor: BARKER DAVID
IPC: A45C13/18
Filed: 1989-01-27
Abstract: A Flight Luggage Security Strap which is reinforced to resist cutting is held in position with a lock 1. The locking of the strap will obstruct entry into luggage when luggage locks are opened. Locks can be of the combination type that allows the owner to set the opening combination, this enables the owner to use several flight security straps that all open on the same number. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215946-A (GB)
Title: Process-to-processor communications protocol for a public service trunking system
Inventor: NAZARENKO DIMITRI MICHAEL
IPC: H04L7/04
Filed: 1989-01-31
Abstract: A downlink (103) between a communications dispatch console (102) and digitally trunked radio repeater system site controller (410) efficiently transfers message data between the site controller (410) and the console (102) over a standard 9.2 kilobit per second landline (452). A downlink trunking card (450) identical in structure to trunking cards (400-402-408) used in the preferred embodiment system for RF channel signal processing interfaces the site controller (410) with the landline link (450-454-457). A similar trunking card (454) on the other side of the landline link (452) interfaces the dispatch console (102) with the landline link (452). Message protocol and format is translated between the site controller (410) and the landline link (452) and between the landline link (452) and the dispatch console (102). Data buffering at each end of the landline link (452) maximizes data transfer rate over the landline (452), and in addition, a priority scheme insures that more important messages are transmitted over the downlink (103) before less important messages. Retransmit-until-acknowledged protocol is used to insure reliable message transfer - and also to permit receiving units (300, 302, 304, 306) from the downlink (103) to slow down transmitting units (300, 302, 304, 306) in order to avoid message traffic blockage.
Patent GB-2223876-A (GB)
Title: Multiple audio signal processing system
Inventor: RO IL-YOUNG
IPC: G11B25/10
Filed: 1989-08-14
Abstract: A multiple audio signal processing system comprises a means for forming a composite system in combining a digital audio tape recorder (100) and a compact disc player 200; a system control means (400) for controlling the operation of the composite system in accordance with the data inputted into a data input means of the composite system; and a signal path control means (600) for deciding the signal paths in accordance with a series of control signals outputted from the system control means. The device of the present invention makes it possible that the output signals of the compact disc player and input signals from the external can be selectively recorded on a tape loaded in the deck of the digital audio tape recorder, and the output signals of the digital audio tape recorder and the compact disc player can be outputted to the outside in accordance with the desire of the user. Where the sampling rate of, e.g. the compact disc differs from that of the digital audio tape recorder the system control means can route the signal via a digital to analogue converter and thence via an analogue to digital converter to the recorder whereby machines of differing sampling rates can be linked. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232406-A (GB)
Title: Recirculating document feeder
Inventor: SAEKI SHIRO
IPC: G03B27/62
Filed: 1990-04-26
Abstract: A recirculating document feeder 60 for a copier which feeds a stack of documents loaded on a document table 702 one by one to an exposing position 504, returning the document to the top of the stack thereafter and refeeding such documents one by one to the exposing position, has an extensible return section 100 movable on and along the table 702 in an intended direction of document feed. The feeder is capable of easily handling documents between sizes L1 and L2. 
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Patent GB-2231528-A (GB)
Title: Bale accumulator
Inventor: COOK ANGUS
IPC: A01D85/00
Filed: 1990-04-30
Abstract: A bale accumulator has a drivable conveyor 16 positioned to receive and support bales while they are grouped by the accumulator. The conveyor 16 moves the bales through the bale grouping apparatus 22 thereby ensuring adequate momentum or speed to properly actuate the grouping mechanism 22 while also avoiding undue contamination of the hay or straw by dust as occurs if the bales merely rest on the ground. The apparatus can be used in a static mode for handling and grouping bales or any other packages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235621-A (GB)
Title: Support and interior guiding column, and profiles forming said column
Inventor: DIAZ MAGRO TOMAS
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1990-05-18
Abstract: A column comprises two support profiles facing in opposite directions, each one of which has, made in its external face, one or more longitudinal rows of identical anchorage apertures (15), surfaces or ribs perpendicular to the plane containing said rows of apertures extending on each side of these rows of apertures, said support profiles being fastened together and immobilized by means of a core profile (50), with a hollow interior, from which project radially ribs (24) provided with a multiple configuration of hooks on their edges, which hooks are anchored in one of the rows of apertures (15) in each one of the support profiles and the open surfaces between support profiles and core profile being concealed by means of openable longitudinal covers (45). The columns can be used to support objects and surfaces, e.g. lamps, blinds, panels and tabletops, and as ducts for the internal guiding of conduits, wiring and fluid cables, e.g. for communications, electricity, gas heating and water. The columns can be installed between ceilings and floor or may serve as horizontal connecting elements between other columns to form a three dimensional enclosure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234452-A (GB)
Title: Jaw crusher
Inventor: SAKATO SEIICHI
IPC: E04G23/08
Filed: 1990-06-14
Abstract: A crusher has a movable jaw 4 capable of opening and closing relatively to a stationary jaw 3. At least at positions close to the forward end of the movable jaw, a large blade 9 is provided receivable in aperture 3d and capable of depthwise- bite at an object to be crushed, as well as pairs of crosswise-bite blades 8 which are each slightly smaller than the depthwise-bite blade 9 and are on either side thereof. When the movable jaw 4 is closed onto the stationary jaw 3, the object is subjected to depthwise and crosswise shearing actions and is crushed into pieces of the desired size. The crosswise-bite blades 8 at the forwardmost end positions may be substituted by pressing members capable of contacting with the stationary jaw 3 to crush the object into smaller pieces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253195-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle supports
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT ALAN
IPC: B60S9/02
Filed: 1991-02-23
Abstract: A support device is used to support a foot pivotally mounted by means of an axle on a support leg of a vehicle at rest on a ground surface. The device consists of a tray 10 which is adapted to fit beneath the foot. The tray has an upstanding frame 14 on either side which is detach ably engageable with the axle. The device permits limited movement of the axle along the tray as the foot pivots about the axle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243007-A (GB)
Title: Datapath-output buffer multiplexing
Inventor: GILLINGHAM PETER BRUCE
IPC: G11C7/10
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: Individual output buffers 8a, 8b, 8c are provided for each data bus, Dx, Dy, Dz in a memory and are connected directly to output pin 1. This increases the speed of the output buffer (by reducing its input capacitance) and allows data to be supplied to all output buffers in parallel and then dribbled serially to the output. The use of tri-state buffers and transmission gates is avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247245-A (GB)
Title: Process for fleshing skins
Inventor: PORE JEAN
IPC: C14B1/02
Filed: 1991-07-24
Abstract: Skins which are to be fleshed are pre-treated using a silica sol, preferably containing from 30 to 50% by weight of silica in the form of non-agglomerated particles having an average diameter of 9 to 100 nm.
Patent GB-2265082-A (GB)
Title: Extensible and tiltable supporting device
Inventor: ROTHSCHILD PHILIPPE
IPC: F16M7/00
Filed: 1991-11-16
Abstract: The maximum amplitude of an extensible and tiltable supporting device, is increased, for a given size of the device in its collapsed position, the device being formed by two telescopic elements 1 and 2, a cam-system 3, laid out as a closed circuit on one of the elements, a finger 6 engaging the cam system, said increased amplitude being the result of inserting the cam-finger between the male 1 and female 2 elements, and of said finger being shaped with a shoulder 20 (Fig. 2 - not shown), its tapered opposite part being introduced into the cam through a junction segment 7 linking the cam to the top horizontal plane 4 of the male component part, and the result of designing the cam grooves with a section of which at least one side is splayed towards the outside 21 (Fig. 2 - not shown), thus cooperating with said tapered finger 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260702-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of haemophilia B with factor IX
Inventor: BROWNLEE GEORGE GOW
IPC: C07K14/745
Filed: 1992-10-20
Abstract: Factor IX is used to treat patients suffering from haemophilia B by subcutaneous injection.
Patent GB-2272278-A (GB)
Title: Non-laser light source
Inventor: WHITEHURST COLIN
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 1992-10-23
Abstract: An incoherent or non-laser light source comprising a high intensity lamp, a bandpass filter and focussing means arranged to yield a light beam having an output intensity greater than 0.075 watts per square centimetre for a band width up to 30 nm.
Patent GB-2271941-A (GB)
Title: Toy animal
Inventor: LEWIS MICHAEL HUMPHREY
IPC: A63H3/36
Filed: 1992-11-02
Abstract: A toy animal 1 comprises a pair of arms 2, said arms being moveable between a closed configuration in which they are brought together (fig. 1), and an open configuration in which they are moved apart fig. 2, wherein a banner 4 is attached between said arms 2 such that a message provided on said banner 4 is substantially concealed when said arms are in said closed configuration but is revealed upon movement of said arms into said open configuration. The arms may be resiliently biassed apart and releaseably held in the closed configuration by means of a hook or similar means. The banner may be replaceable and may be formed from a web of flexible material or two section of relatively inflexible material pivotally joined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261197-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension system for overcoming obstacles
Inventor: LEPEK ALEXANDER
IPC: B62B5/02
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: Rotatable spokes 1 each carry a rotatable ground wheel 2 and a coaxial roller 3 which successively passes through a cam path in a cam body 6 which is shaped to reduce the cyclic variation in the height of the vehicle body, which bears on the cam body 6 through part 9, as the spokes rotate. Each wheel 2 may be driven and braked. The suspension system is for such vehicles as hand-tracks, wheelchairs, robots, all-terrain vehicles, rescue vehicles or amphibious vehicles and facilitates travel over obstacles or rough terrain or the climbing of stairs and kerbs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275393-A (GB)
Title: Digital transmission system with error correcting coding
Inventor: CHOWN MARTIN
IPC: H03M13/29
Filed: 1993-02-20
Abstract: A set of digital signals is transmitted over a potentially noisy channel 13 by effecting two stages of forward error correcting codes 111, 113 and two corresponding decoding stages 123, 121. The signal bits are interleaved or rearranged, e.g. by pseudorandom scrambling 112 between the first and second encoding and descrambling 122 between the first and second decoding. These redistribute transmission errors and improve the efficiency of the decoding process. Further, as the encoding is effected in two stages, relatively simple coder circuits may be employed. Application is to optical transmission, e.g. submarine systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265348-A (GB)
Title: Travelling trolley drive.
Inventor: GERSEMSKY UDO
IPC: B61B13/04
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: A trolley has a lifting gear (1) arranged on a supporting frame (7) and a driveable friction wheel (9) which can be pressed up against the lower flange (4) of a rail (5) by a spring element (13). A running wheel (3a) and the friction wheel (9) are arranged on a link (8) for load-dependent reinforcement of the frictional contact between the rail (8) and the wheels (3a, 9). The link (8) is pivotally connected to the supporting frame (7) through an eccentric bush. The friction wheel (9) and the running wheel (3a) are connected together drive-wise on the link (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276527-A (GB)
Title: Detachable nail jewellery
Inventor: THORNE MARGO MARY
IPC: A44C25/00
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: Nail jewellery has an item or a combination of items 8 that are detachable from a fingernail and if necessary from a ring. The wearer has a variable choice of items that are easily removable for safety and convenience reasons. The jewellery is secured to the nail by a bolt-ring (6) and to the ring by a spring-catch (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279957-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and surfaces including rubber and glass
Inventor: MEADER DIANA
IPC: E01F9/669
Filed: 1993-07-17
Abstract: A composition or surface is produced from rubber, e.g. granulated rubber and glass e.g. cullet (fragmented glass). In one embodiment the invention provides a surfacing material for roadways, pedestrian walkways, reflective barriers and the like which comprises a layer of bitumen and granulated rubber surfaced with small particles of cullet. The granulated rubber may be added to the bitumen to produce a homogenous melt or be added to cooled bitumen such that discrete rubber granules are present in the layer of bitumen and rubber. The composition may be used for making a roofing material, a sound-proofing material, tyres having anti-sliced properties, and a de-icing material.
Patent GB-2281378-A (GB)
Title: A shock tube arrangement
Inventor: PERSSON DAN
IPC: C06C5/06
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: A shock tube arrangement comprises a shock tube (2) and a termination (1) for the shock tube comprising a moulding (6) having a sleeve (7) surrounding a terminal part of the shock tube. The moulding also has a main part (8) defining a cavity to receive a squib or pyrotechnic repeater. The material of the moulding (6) has a melting point or moulding temperature which is approximately equal to or higher than the melting point of the material forming the outer layer (5) of the shock tube (2). The moulding is thus firmly bonded to the shock tube. The moulding (6) and outer layer (5) may comprise thermoplastic urethane having a melting point of about 200 DEG C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272453-A (GB)
Title: Metallic substrate comprising projecting webs coated with ceramic
Inventor: ROSSMANN AXEL
IPC: C23C4/11
Filed: 1993-10-28
Abstract: The substrate surface of a component coated with a ceramic is structured, in particular in areas with convex surface curvature, by a plurality of webs projecting in a perpendicular manner from a basic surface, the height of the webs above the basic surface being less than the thickness of the coating. The cells formed by the structuring advantageously comprise a concave cell floor. The structuring may be introduced into the basic substrate or mounted on the surface thereof prior to the coating. By means of the temperature control during the coating or by means of a subsequent heat treatment, the closed ceramic layer may be segmented, so that the component comprises even, vertical segmentation fissures in its ceramic coating. Preferred structured substrate surfaces comprise a polygonal, honeycomb-type or circular pattern of webs. The ceramic material may be zirconia and is preferably applied by plasma spraying. The coated structure may be used in engine casing rings, engine blades or engine mounting casings. <IMAGE>