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Patent GB-2214285-A (GB)
Title: Space lighting
Inventor: BURN MICHAEL
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 1989-01-11
Abstract: A space lighting fitting comprises a support, lamp holder means and light directing means adjustable between first and second positions giving direct and indirect lighting respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227258-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming test paper sheets
Inventor: GILL RAGHBIR INDER SINGH
IPC: D21F13/00
Filed: 1989-01-20
Abstract: A test-sheet of paper is made by preparing a stock in mixing chamber 16 and allowing it to flow into formation chamber 14 provided with a screen plate 12 on which the paper sheet is formed. The mixing chamber may be provided with an agitator 24 and baffles 26, and the stock may be discharged therefrom via a U-shaped duct 18 which enters a side of the formation chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216573-A (GB)
Title: Water base drilling fluid
Inventor: HALE ARTHUR HERMAN
IPC: C09K8/24
Filed: 1989-03-10
Abstract: Water base drilling fluid comprising water, at least one of a clay and a polymer, emulsifier, and oil-in-alcohol emulsion. The alcohol is preferably glycerol.
Patent GB-2232431-A (GB)
Title: Road vehicle arrestor
Inventor: BREWER STEPHEN JON
IPC: B64F1/02
Filed: 1989-04-27
Abstract: A road vehicle arrestor in the form of an expanse of sheet material (1) made from sailcoth or the like which has a leading edge (2) and a trailing edge (3). A plurality of apertures (4) are provided along and adjacent the loading edge (2) and a series of loops (5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E) of filamentary material are joined at each end at (6) intermediate the leading and trailing edges of the sheet material and are looped through selected ones of the apertures. In use, the sheet is rolled out across a carriageway with the leading edge (2) and an area behind it folded back over the top of the rest of the sheet and, on approach of a vehicle to be arrested, the leading edge is raised, whereupon the vehicle running onto the sheet will be ensnared by the raised area of the sheet, which will be dragged along the road surface, the stopping distance of the vehicle being determined by the scuff resistance between the sheet material and road surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-896832-A (GB)
Abstract: 896,832. Measuring electrically. CANADA, MINISTER OF MINES & TECHNICAL SURVEYS. Oct. 20, 1958 [Oct. 21, 1957], No. 33440/58. Class 40 (1). A method of calibrating an electromagnetic seismometer comprises connecting the transducer as the unknown impedance in a Maxwell bridge circuit with the galvanometer normally associated with the seimometer as the detector, balancing the bridge with the seismometer mass clamped relative to its frame and then unclamping the mass and noting the galvo. deflection at various frequencies. An absolute calibration may be obtained by applying the excitation across one of the ratio arms of the bridge and noting the galvo deflection with and without the seismometer mass clamped. Formulµ are derived for obtaining the calibration. Fig. 2 shows the preferred circuit in which Maxwell bridge ABCD is fed from source 18 either normally to points AC or for calibration to points AD. Switches 26 and 28 allow ammeter 27 to indicate rough balance or the supply voltage. Circuit 31 supplies a current to the galvo to back off any thermal or leakage E.M.F.'s, while switches 18 and 19 insert a differentiating network into the supply circuit to obtain a calibration for velocity rather than acceleration.
Patent GB-2243328-A (GB)
Title: Gas-impermeable laminate material
Inventor: SHORT MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 1990-04-28
Abstract: A gas-impermeable laminate material (1) for use in the manufacture of inflatable bags, such as, inflatable buoyancy bags for use with marine vessels, inflatable hull-type boats or fluid storage compartments which material (1) or (11) comprises a support layer (3) or (13) and an outermost impact and/or abrasion resistant layer (4) or (14) which may be made of an aramid fibre material. The support layer (3) or (13) is preferably made of a heavy duty woven material, whilst one or each side thereof may be coated with a gas-impermeable material (2), (12), (15), such as polyurethane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234345-A (GB)
Title: Position sensing device
Inventor: OGAWA KIMIAKI
IPC: G01D5/249
Filed: 1990-06-05
Abstract: A position sensing device eg for a power zoom lens 1 of a camera comprises a periodic pattern 3 applied on an object to be moved. The pattern is composed of a pulse generating portion with a base portion for indicating the end of the pattern. The pattern may comprise alternate elements of differing property for producing signals of 2 different logic levels, with a base portion having the same property as one of the types of element but being wider or narrower than that type. The two different elements may be of different widths and the property which distinguishes them may be reflection or transmission of IR light, an electric property or a magnetic property. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233690-A (GB)
Title: Drill string component
Inventor: STEINKAMP MANFRED
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1990-06-29
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB90/01006 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 30, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 30, 1991 PCT Filed Jun. 29, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO91/00411 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 10, 1991.A drill string component for preventing chafing of a drill casing as a result of contact between the drill casing and a rotating drill string comprises a central mandrel (2) having rotatably mounted thereon a sleeve (11). The sleeve (11) is retained between shoulders defined on the mandrel to prevent accidental loss of the sleeve in the event of excessive wear in the supporting bearings. Axial thrust loads are transferred from the outer sleeve (11) to the mandrel by way of thrust bearings supported on the mandrel shoulders. Seals (24A, 24B) located between the outer sleeve seal bodies (23) and an inner sleeve (9) prevent the ingress of contaminants to the zone of bushings (12, 13) which rotatably support the outer sleeve.
Patent GB-2246850-A (GB)
Title: Refractory block for rotary kiln
Inventor: ROENIGK HOWARD LAVERN
IPC: F27D1/14
Filed: 1990-08-06
Abstract: A refractory block assembly [24] for the nose ring [16] of a rotary kiln [10]. Self-aligning nuts [38, 38a] contained in recesses [28, 28a] of a refractory casting [26, 42a] generally align with bolts [20, 20a] radially extending through holes [22] spaced around the periphery of a retainer [18, 44] in the nose ring [16]. The nuts [38, 38a] and recess [28, 28a] are sized and configured to permit limited lateral and rotational displacement of the nut [38, 38a] for threadingly engaging the bolts [20, 20a]. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235719-A (GB)
Title: Augmented water supply system
Inventor: DUNNING GEORGE ERNEST
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 1990-08-30
Abstract: A system for augmenting a water supply with rainwater includes a cistern (2) mounted at the inlet of a rainwater downpipe. The downpipe extends from towards the top of the cistern (2) so that the cistern (2) holds a predetermined head of water. A submersible pump (5) is positioned within the cistern (2) and arranged to pump water from the cistern (2) to a reservoir tank (12). A control circuit is automatically responsive to levels in the cistern (2) and in the reservoir tank (12) and switches the submersible pump (5) ON when the water in the cistern (2) rises to a first predetermined level, and turns the pump OFF when the water in reservoir tank (12) rises to a second predetermined level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248526-A (GB)
Title: Seal structure and method of sealing inner and outer members to each other
Inventor: BLACKBURN IAN BARRY
IPC: H01G9/10
Filed: 1990-10-06
Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor comprises a housing (10) a tube (18) extending through an aperture in one end of the housing and containing an electric conductor (11) and a body of glass (19) for sealing the gap between the tube and the end wall (13). The tube carries an annular plate (22) which lies at the level of the surface of the body of glass and prevents the glass forming a small radius meniscus on the tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260978-A (GB)
Title: Glass batch and glass melting process
Inventor: SMITH IAN HEATON
IPC: C03C4/02
Filed: 1991-10-29
Abstract: A glass batch composition for production of a coloured glass, including selenium or a source of selenium, characterised in that the composition includes (a) in combination an oxidising agent for increasing selenium retention in the resultant glass and a reducing agent for providing the glass with desired colour characteristics.
Patent GB-2258406-A (GB)
Title: Golf tee inserting device
Inventor: CURTIS KEITH
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1992-02-17
Abstract: A golf tee inserting device comprises a body member 1 having a handle 2 at one end. A bore 3 through the body opens sideways to receive the tee head (Figure 2). A spring-loaded plunger 8 slides within the bore and engages the head of the tee to hold it while a driving force is applied to the handle to drive the tee into the ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259711-A (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing lubricant
Inventor: IMAMURA YOICHI
IPC: C10M107/32
Filed: 1992-05-22
Abstract: A lubricant composition (G), comprising a polyether as a base oil, is filled in a bearing composed of an outer race (1), an inner race (2) and rolling elements (3). The polyether lubricant has a kinematic viscosity of 90-160 cSt at 40 DEG C. The outer race (1) and/or inner race (2) of the bearing can be made of steel having an oxygen content not higher than 6 ppm with a hardened raceway surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258072-A (GB)
Title: Print hammer control device.
Inventor: KOBAYASHI NORIO
IPC: B41J9/44
Filed: 1992-06-19
Abstract: A print hammer is moved toward a printwheel and impinges thereon to thus make a character impression on a sheet of paper supported on a platen. The print hammer is moved in accordance with rotations of a cam rotated by a motor. An encoder disk formed with a plurality of slits in the outer circumference thereof is attached to the drive shaft of the motor. A photocoupler including an LED and a photosensor is provided in association with the encoder disk to detect the rotational speed of the motor. The speed and position control of the print hammer are carried out based on output pulses from the photosensor. Before the print hammer reaches a pre-impact position P1, only up-going pulses (edges) are used for the control. After passing the pre-impact position and until reaching a post-impact position P3, the speed and position control of the print hammer are carried out based on both the up-going and down-going pulses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268594-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted hanging basket hydration indicator
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN TANAT
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 1992-07-09
Abstract: The need for watering of suspended containers commonly described as hanging baskets is assessed using a device which is substituted for the more usual wall bracket from which the baskets are supported. The horizontal arm of the bracket F is hinged and supported by a resistance (spring E) which allows movement of the arm by the weight of the basket moves the arm. Such movement is indicated by the movement of a pointer H. The positions of the pointer at various times can be noted by moveable markers M. inspection of the pointer against a scale will indicate the state of hydration of the basket and the need or otherwise for it to be watered. The "spring" mechanism can be interchangeable to accommodate different sizes of baskets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259128-A (GB)
Title: A metallic damping body
Inventor: RENZ RAINER
IPC: F16F1/02
Filed: 1992-08-13
Abstract: In a damping body for damping periodically alternating loads, the material governing the damping consists of metal. The damping body 4 is sintered from metal grains (7) (Fig 2) or is laminated from a plurality of perforated sheet-metal layers (13) (Fig 4), the individual sheet-metal layers being orientated transversely or parallel to the leading direction and being connected to one another over the full surface area. A combination formed from a multiplicity of round pins (16) (Fig 5) orientated parallel to the loading direction and having enclosed gussets (21) is also conceivable as a damping body. A certain hollow-space portion inside the damping body can also be created by drilling, slitting or grooving (Figs 6, 7). The proportion of the open pore or bore volume of the damping body to the total volume is at least 5 %, preferably about 15 to 40 %. On account of the hollow spaces integrated in the damping body, multiaxial stress states impairing the damping behaviour can be avoided or reduced even in an unfavourably flat or wide configuration of the damping body. As shown, the damping body 4 cushions an indexable insert 2 of a turning tool 1. Another use (Fig 3) is in the damping foot of a heavy machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269987-A (GB)
Title: "Seat"
Inventor: RESTALL ALAN CHARLES
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 1992-08-25
Abstract: A seat suitable for installation in a minibus with a backrest (11) of the seat above a wheel arch has legs (13, 14) and respective struts (20, 21) pivoted (22) to and extending from a cushion support (16) downwards and rearwards to the legs. Lower end portions of the struts are guided (23) for movement along the legs, when the cushion support is pivoted (19) upwardly to fold the seat. Alternatively, the seat may be installed in trains, trams, boats, aircraft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272560-A (GB)
Title: Data dependent coding for preventing copying of credit/ID cards.
Inventor: WHITE EDWARD PHILIP
IPC: G07F7/12
Filed: 1992-11-14
Abstract: A method of recording a security code onto a recording medium eg. a credit card in which the recording of the security code (b) is dependent upon a pre-recorded, non-erasable code (a) already present on the medium. Transitions within code (a) occuring in a predetermined direction eg. from high to low determine each transition between successive bits within the security code (b). In this way security code (b) has its bit period automatically chosen by code (a) and thus prevents un-authorised copying of credit/ID cards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260583-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of the toroidal-race rolling-traction type
Inventor: FELLOWS THOMAS GEORGE
IPC: F16H15/38
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: A ratio-varying component for a transmission of the toroidal-race rolling-traction type, in which each of the rollers (1) transmitting torque between an input disc (51, Fig. 3) and a corresponding output disc (40) is positioned hydraulically by means of an attached hydraulic piston (5) and cylinder (6) combination, in which all the cylinders lie to the same side of a common plane (43a) including the axis (43) of the discs. The cylinders may be supported on a common block-like structure (41), in which hydraulic conduits (31a, 32a, 37a, 44) may be contained.
Patent GB-2262526-A (GB)
Title: 3(2h)-pyridazinone derivatives
Inventor: ZARA ERZSEBET
IPC: C07D403/04
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: 3(2H)-Pyridazinone derivatives of the formula (I),   <IMAGE>  wherein  R<1> represents hydrogen or one of various defined substituents,  A and B stand for hydrogen, halogen or a group of the formula (II),   <IMAGE>  wherein R<2> and R<3> are independently hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl, or together with the adjacent -N-(CH2)n<N>- group form a piperazine or homopiperazine ring; R<4> represents hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or phenyl.r
Patent GB-2273860-A (GB)
Title: Insole with replaceable pneumatic buffer
Inventor: TSAI MING-EN
IPC: A43B17/03
Filed: 1993-01-04
Abstract: An insole 2 includes a heel portion defining a recess 20. A replaceable pneumatic buffer defining a first and a second tubular elements 22, 24 is received in the recess of the insole. A central tunnel communicating with the first tubular element defines a hole 230. A plurality of tunnels communicate the first tubular element with the second tubular element. When load is exerted on the buffer, the second tubular element abuts a surface of the shoe, thereby defining a chamber 3 filled with air. When the load increases excessively, air is ventable through the hole of the central tunnel and further off the chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264294-A (GB)
Title: Composting bin
Inventor: STANWELL-SMITH COLIN
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 1993-01-27
Abstract: A composting container comprises a frusto-conical hollow body (10) whose wall has spaced radially outwardly protruding wail portions (1) parallel to one another and to a first end of the body which, in use, will be in contact with the ground. At or near said end of the body is at least one aperture (11) covered by a movable, annular, frusto-conical cover (3). The body wall also has circumferentially spaced, axially extending, radially outwardly protruding ribs (2) which are divided into separate axially aligned portions by said protruding wall portions. There is a lid (13) for closing its second (open) end through which compostable material will be loaded. Access to the aperture(s) (11) and compost may be obtained (a) by lifting the cover (3), or (b) by sliding the cover (3) about the vertical axis of the body (10) to bring an aperture (20) in the cover (3) into register with the aperture in the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265244-A (GB)
Title: Coin operated article dispenser
Inventor: WESTROP PETER ROY
IPC: G07F5/02
Filed: 1993-03-19
Abstract: In a coin operated article dispenser, a coin validation mechanism, Fig 3, comprises a pad 27 of high friction material within a coin chute 5 and a leaf spring 28 projecting into the coin chute 5 below the pad 27 to catch unwanted coins which have been retarded by the pad 27. Acceptable coins 21, Fig 2 of large enough diameter are caught in a slot 22 of a slider 9 so that when the slider is withdrawn by handle 8 it carries with it a drawer 11 which receives cigars 13 and change 15 in recesses 12, 14 respectively. When the slide is fully extended coin 21 drops through slot 24 into chamber 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277628-A (GB)
Title: Multiple tone whistle
Inventor: SERON SUREN VAHEH
IPC: G10K5/00
Filed: 1993-04-27
Abstract: A whistle comprises a body 10 having a mouthpiece 12, at least one resonating chamber 20 connected to the mouthpiece, an aperture (34) between each chamber and the exterior for allowing air to escape, and at least one further aperture (40), or knockout for easy creation of further aperture(s), in at least one of the chambers. The provision of a further aperture changes the resonant frequency of the chamber and the provision of a plurality of knockouts permits the user to determine the note of the at least one chamber. The whistle is preferably constructed from plastics material in the form of a body with snap fitting side pieces. A mounting eye 50 is provided for a lanyard. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279175-A (GB)
Title: Improved laser beam generating apparatus
Inventor: WARNER BRUCE EUGENE
IPC: H01S3/041
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: Laser beam generating apparatus 20 includes at least one septum segment 22-1 disposed longitudinally within the tubular structure of the apparatus. The or each septum provides for radiatively dissipating heat buildup within the tubular structure and for generating relatively uniform laser beam pulses so as to minimize or eliminate radial pulse delays (the chevron effect). Each septum segment 22 - 1, 22 - 2, 22 - 4 is mounted on a portion of the interior wall 24 of the tubular structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267477-A (GB)
Title: Paper roll spacer
Inventor: JONES RICHARD ALLAN
IPC: B65D71/04
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: A device for spacing paper rolls during transport comprises an integrally formed synthetic plastic body 12, Fig. 1, including a spacer column 14 and a planar support 16 extending transversely from the column. Paper rolls during transport can be spaced by positioning the spacer column 14, Fig. 4, between pairs of adjacent rolls, the column being located by the support 16 resting on the end of at least one of two adjacent rolls. Corner formations 22 project to locate ropes for tying the paper rolls on a transport vehicle, thus preventing damage to the rolls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270538-A (GB)
Title: Improved garment security
Inventor: EMBLEM HENRY JAMES
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: A security labelling system for garments or like articles, the system including an attachment 1 and a security head 5 therefor, the security head receiving the 'T' end 4 of the attachment in use and providing a means whereby tampering with the attachment can be detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283469-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device
Inventor: LOWE ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 1993-11-05
Abstract: The "D" type lock utilizer is a simple device which is secured to a gearstick, enabling a "D" type lock to be attached to link with the steering wheel, to deter unauthorised use of the vehicle to which it is fitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272700-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable polyethylene composition
Inventor: YOO YONG-DEUK
IPC: C08L23/04
Filed: 1993-11-23
Abstract: The invention provides a biodegradable polyethylene composition chemically bonded with starch comprising 100 parts by weight of matrix resin, 5-400 parts by weight of biodegradable incorporating material (e.g. starch), 0.01-10 parts by weight of coupling agent, 0.01-1.0 parts by weight of radical initiator, 0.01-5 parts by weight of Lewis acid catalyst 0.01-10 parts by weight of autoxidizing agent and 0.01-10 parts by weight of plasticizer.
Patent GB-2274406-A (GB)
Title: Coalescing filter
Inventor: WILLIAMS ANTHONEY CAREY
IPC: B01D17/022
Filed: 1994-01-24
Abstract: A layer 1 of fine mesh filter medium laid around a rotary mandrel is strengthened by bundles or tows 2 of continuous fibres impregnated with suitable resin and wound or laid in controlled helical patterns under controlled tension. This creates a three-dimensional reinforcing structure which is bonded by the resin to layer 1, the layer being exposed over an array of diamond shape areas between the windings. A layer 4 of coalescent filter medium is applied to the outside of the reinforcing structure. The fine mesh filter medium slows down the rate of flow of the liquid so that it tends to be spread more evenly over the whole of the filter, and the mesh size may vary laterally of the medium to assist such uniform spreading. The filter is used to coalesce oil or petrol in water, drained from a garage forecourt, to assist gravity separation. An alternative filter (Fig. 2) is flat with a peripheral frame and a filter medium whose mesh size is smaller in the central area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276353-A (GB)
Title: Floating methanol production complex
Inventor: NOBLE BRIAN L
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: A system for the production of methanol from an offshore natural gas field comprises a floating production unit (10) in the form of a floating platform. The production unit (10) includes a methane-to-methanol production plant (18). A floating storage unit (12) is spaced apart from the production unit (10) but is coupled to the production unit (10) by a pipeline (26) which conveys producted methanol from the production unit (10) to the storage unit (12). The storage unit may include personnel accommodation and plant controls linked to the production unit by a telecommunications link. The platform may be moored to the sea bed by a four point mooring arrangement, each attachment point being a permanently set anchor drilled and cemented in place (Fig. 3b) the mooring line caternaries being adjusted via tension winches. <IMAGE>