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Patent GB-2208265-A (GB)
Title: Upright and stand
Inventor: RUDGE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47B96/14
Filed: 1988-07-21
Abstract: An upright 1 comprising a pair of side members 10, 12 which extend side by side, at least one of the side members 10 including a portion 24 which extends inwardly in a direction towards the other side member 12 and is secured there to form a rung 24. The bracket 18 is releasably secured to the upright at various angles by the recesses 20, 22, 26, 28 thereon engaging adjacent pairs of rungs 24a, 24b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227675-A (GB)
Title: Boot attachment for climbing a rope
Inventor: HALE IAN NORMAN
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 1988-11-12
Abstract: A device suitable for use in climbing a rope (20) consists of a frame (10) which can be secured to a shoe and on which a jamming cleat (24) is pivotally mounted to allow the rope (20) to slide in a guide (18) of the frame (10) in a direction (A) relative to the frame (10) but to prevent movement of the rope (20) in the opposite direction. Support means (28) is mounted for pivotal movement about an axis (X) parallel with the guide (18) for rotational movement between a first operative position in which a limb (36) projects outwardly of the shoe to provide a support on which the other shoe of a climber may be rested and a second inoperative position where the limb (36) lies alongside a heel (58) of the shoe. A pin (48) retained in a notch (50) by a spring (44) releasably locks the limb (36) in its operative position.
Patent GB-2214048-A (GB)
Title: Cutting device for a mower
Inventor: JEFFERIS PETER JOHN
IPC: A01D34/416
Filed: 1989-01-19
Abstract: A mower, such as a hover mower or a wheeled mower, has a cutting device which is constituted by a plastics blade 10 adapted for mounting on the vertical driving shaft of the mower and mounted at or adjacent its periphery a flexible cutting element 21, preferably a nylon cutting line, extending, in use at least, radially outwardly of the plastics body. Such a cutting device is safer in use than the conventional metal cutting blade. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223800-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine valve gear
Inventor: SLEE ROGER HARVEY
IPC: F01L1/44
Filed: 1989-07-11
Abstract: Four valves 18 are opened substantially simultaneously to induce a gas charge and are also opened substantially simultaneously to allow efflux of the exhaust gases. A silicon nitride rotary valve 34 or a flap valve (50, Fig. 2) alternately connects an inlet duct 36 and an exhaust duct 38 to the valved passages 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227118-A (GB)
Title: Analyser detector window
Inventor: FRIEL JOHN F
IPC: H01J47/00
Filed: 1989-11-30
Abstract: The detector window for an analyser, particularly an X-ray analyser, is a thin film, capable of withstanding a required pressure difference, with a thickness of 0.5  mu m. Preferably the thin film is made of polyimide, with or without glass fibres, is manufactured by means of photolithography, and may have a diameter of 0 - 150mm. The film may have a 30 ANGSTROM  thick aluminium coating and may also have a 0.1-0.2  mu m thick layer of diamond powder, boron nitride or boron carbide to render the film gas-proof. The window is permeable to soft X-rays.
Patent GB-2231589-A (GB)
Title: Hand knitting and crocheting tools
Inventor: LINSTEAD LORRAINE ANNICE
IPC: D04B33/00
Filed: 1990-05-11
Abstract: A kit of stitch forming apparatus includes disconnectable assemblies of needles 36, crohooks 34, stitch holders, and rigid and flexible elongate members 30 to form circular or straight assemblies, all of various sizes, tips and lengths. The members are releasably interconnectable, the needle and hook members having releasable couplings at the ends remote from their tips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234115-A (GB)
Title: A switch keyboard for the control panel of an electrical appliance
Inventor: CHARTRAIN PIERRE
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 1990-05-16
Abstract: A keyboard comprises keys (1), projecting from respective housings (2) formed in the front wall (3) of a control panel 1 of an electrical appliance. The keys are made by moulding in a silicone sheet (4) and each has one end (5) bearing a conducting zone (6) arranged to face two electric contacts (7) on a printed circuit plate (8), the key being mounted to be movable over a predetermined extent of travel (d). The external surface (17) of the front wall (3) is covered by a membrane (18) made of semi-rigid plastics material and comprising, facing each housing (2), a blister (19) having the shape of a spherical cap the height (h) of which is equal to or slightly greater than the predetermined extent of travel (d) of the key. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234703-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for forming cuts in rigid sheet material particularly for making V-groove insulation
Inventor: PRICE DONALD C
IPC: B29C37/00
Filed: 1990-06-12
Abstract: In an automated endless track fabrication and cutting system whereby prefabricated, sectioned lengths of insulation material are formed into continuously grooved insulation sheets for insulating pipes and ducts. V-grooves are formed in the sheet material 12 by a pair of offset inclined circular saw assemblies 450 mounted on a carriage movable transversely beneath a track on which the sheet material travels. Before grooving, the sheet material (e.g. mineral wool) is planed to a desired thickness by a band saw or a reciprocating saw, and a flexible backing is attached by adhesive to one face of the sheet material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234897-A (GB)
Title: Irrigating fluid for transurethral resections
Inventor: RANA ASHOK SHUMSHER JUNG BAHAD
IPC: A61K31/195
Filed: 1990-08-02
Abstract: An irrigating fluid particularly suitable for use to transurethral resections comprises an aqueous solution of glycine and L-arginine.
Patent GB-2252504-A (GB)
Title: A means for adjusting racket gravity center
Inventor: LIU JEFFERY
IPC: A63B49/04
Filed: 1991-02-06
Abstract: A protective strip (2) of a racket head (3) has a length sufficient to cover a racket frame except for a junction (33) with a racket handle (32), and provides a longitudinal engaging seat (21) engaged with engaging elements (1) which can move along said engaging seat (21) to adjust the centre of gravity of the racket. The seat 21 includes grooves 22 into which are inserted corresponding projections 12 of elements 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244863-A (GB)
Title: CCD image sensor
Inventor: LEE SUNG MIN
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 1991-05-10
Abstract: A CCD image sensor comprises odd and even rows of photodetectors coupled by transfer gates to an array of VCCD regions operable as scanners, wherein the photodetectors in each row are operatively associated alternately with the left and the right sides of successive said VCCD regions across the array, and the photodetectors in each pair of adjacent said photodetectors not having a VCCD region therebetween are spaced apart by a channel stop region. A four phase clock signal consisting of four fields is used to operate the sensor. The sensor provides an increased area ratio of photodetectors to VCCD regions, thereby improving resolution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247872-A (GB)
Title: Assemblies of bottles or other items
Inventor: PITT JEFFREY GRAHAM
IPC: B65D71/70
Filed: 1991-08-30
Abstract: Bottles 1 stacked in rectangular arrays one upon the other (Figure 1) are separated from each other within the arrays by apertured, substantially-planar separators 4 that nest on the bottle-shoulders 5 in areal contact therewith. Each separator 4 has under-surface recesses 8 that are defined by domed portions 11 of its upper-surface 12 and engage the bottle-shoulders 5 in close, conforming surface-contact. The bottle-necks 6 project upwardly through apertures 7 that break through the bottoms of the recesses 8 with the aperture-edges turned away in the form of a collar 14 upstanding from the upper-surface 12. Ridges 13 that interconnect the domed portions 11, and an upstanding peripheral rim 10 strengthen the separator 4 which is a moulded plastics sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251158-A (GB)
Title: Improved signal switching arrangement
Inventor: KIDD JAMES CAMPBELL
IPC: H04L12/933
Filed: 1991-10-15
Abstract: An improved signal switching arrangement, primarily for use in a multiprocessor computer, wherein nodes of the system such as processing elements are located on separate processing modules 20 and a signal path between two or more nodes of the system is created via a network of switching elements located both on the processing modules and on separate switching modules 30. The processing and switching modules are arranged such that edges of the processing and switching modules intersect and electrical connections 11 are placed at those intersections. Additionally, management and control signals are provided to each element of the system and power supply to each element of the system is via individual power supply units located on each module. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250048-A (GB)
Title: Piling
Inventor: ADAMS DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: E02D5/38
Filed: 1991-11-20
Abstract: A quasi-continuous method of forming a series of cast in situ driven piles is disclosed, which comprises:   (a) driving a piling tube (1) containing a pile reinforcement into the ground to the desired depth;   (b) pumping concrete into the interior of the piling tube;   (c) locating a second pile reinforcement above said piling tube; (d) withdrawing said piling tube so that it engages said second pile reinforcement; and (e) moving the piling tube with said second pile reinforcement therein to a location at which the next of the series of piles is to be constructed.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-914092-A (GB)
IPC: B67D1/08
Abstract: 914,092. Tapping casks. WATNEY MANN Ltd. June 24, 1960 [March 25, 1959], No. 7118/62. Divided out of 914.091. Drawings to Specification. Class 21. The subject-matter of the Specification corresponds to that disclosed in Specification 914,091. The claim relates to the extension slidable on the withdrawal pipe.
Patent GB-2255762-A (GB)
Title: A conveyor system.
Inventor: PAYNE RICHARD
IPC: B65G47/84
Filed: 1992-03-12
Abstract: A conveyor system includes a rotary unit 3 which receives a group of products from an input conveyor 1 and rotates them through 90 DEG before forwarding them to an output conveyor. As shown, the rotary unit 3 includes arms 5 constituted by a plurality of parallel fingers 9 which are interdigitated with both the strips of a strip conveyor 2 and the rollers of a roller conveyor 6, with the fingers of the rotary unit 3 moving up to lift products from the conveyor 2, being rotated through 90 DEG  and then being lowered to transfer products onto the roller conveyor 6. In the modification of Figure 4 the arms 5 are cranked. Rotation of unit 3 is driven from a cam box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264924-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible support rack
Inventor: DUCKWORTH EDWARD ALBERT
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 1992-03-14
Abstract: A collapsible tiered rack 10 suitable for use as a reel rack comprises a base 11 with castors and upstanding end pieces 12 for holding reel support bars 15 in a tiered manner. The end pieces 12 are hinged on the base 11 so that, for compact storage, each piece 12 folds inwardly towards the other to lie generally flat on the base, after removal of stay 14. The support bars and stay are stored on the base. The hinged-down pieces 12 may be padlocked in position (Figs. 5, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267451-A (GB)
Title: Riveting tool
Inventor: HIGGS JOHN ERNEST
IPC: B21J15/28
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A riveting tool (10) of the kind comprising an elongate, headed, mandrel (22) on which a plurality of tubular rivets are supported as a column, and which can be gripped and reciprocated relative to an abutment (20) by reciprocable gripping jaws (26) so as to draw the head of the mandrel (22) through each rivet supported in turn by the abutment (20), and having means (24) for feeding the column of rivets towards the head of the mandrel (22), has both the rivet feeding means and the gripping of the mandrel by the jaws (26) operated pneumatically, each respectively being under the control of a manually operable valve (68,82). In order to avoid the possibility of the feeding means (24) being actuated at a time when the mandrel (22) is not gripped by the jaws,(26) the valves are interengaged with a detent (132) arranged to prevent opening of the valve (68) which controls the rivet feed means (24) when the valve (82) which controls the jaws (26) is closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262171-A (GB)
Title: A universal bus system
Inventor: SPLITTGERBER ULRICH
IPC: G06F11/273
Filed: 1992-12-01
Abstract: A universal bus system having modules (P, P') communicating by way of a data bus (B), in which some of the modules are not physically accessible, although at least one module does have an externally accessible connection. Modules which are physically inaccessible may be remotely controlled/ observed via the at least one module with the external connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274541-A (GB)
Title: Laser
Inventor: LIVINGSTONE EWAN SUTHERLAND
IPC: H01S3/03
Filed: 1993-01-20
Abstract: A metal vapour includes an envelope 1. Hydrogen reservoirs 12 are located within the envelope 1. During operation of the laser, the reservoirs 12 become heated solely as a result of the operation of the laser causing hydrogen to be evolved and diffused through to the laser active medium, improving the efficiency of the laser processes. When laser action ceases, the arrangement cools and hydrogen returns to the reservoirs 12. Other efficiency enhancing gases may be used in the reservoirs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278046-A (GB)
Title: Racking system with a fire barrier
Inventor: MACKIE JAMES THOMAS
IPC: A62C2/24
Filed: 1993-05-20
Abstract: A racking system for warehouses or the like, includes a racking framework (2, Fig 1) adapted to support loads in a plurality of loading bays, and incorporates a fire barrier comprising a fire wall 9 at an end of a frame section or between two adjacent frame sections 6, 7, the fire wall 9 being secured to and being at least partially supported by the framework through fastening means which comprise fusible links in the form of nuts and bolts adapted to melt or be rupturable at a predetermined temperature to break the connection between the frame section and fire wall 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279594-A (GB)
Title: Roll forming machines
Inventor: BULLEN ROBERT JACK
IPC: B21D5/08
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: A metal strip roll forming machine comprises a plurality of sets of normal forming rolls 14 set out in succession one to another and defining a path of travel of the strip to be shaped. Each normal set of forming rolls comprises an upper and lower roll defining therebetween a nip through which the strip is passed, and has a succession of differing profiles whereby progressively to shape to the desired cross sectional profile the strip as it passes through the plurality of normal sets of forming rolls. The machine additionally includes at least one transverse roll 15 disposed in the machine with its axial transverse to the path or travel and arranged in use to engage a portion of the strip during its passage through the machine to enable the strip to be configured by turning that portion back upon itself to provide a reverse shaping of the profile in section. The profiled strip may be used as building roof cladding panels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281009-A (GB)
Title: Base station antenna arrangement
Inventor: SEARLE JEFFREY GRAHAM
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 1993-08-12
Abstract: A smart antenna as described in 9316816.9 for a cellular radio base station comprises a plurality of antenna arrays each providing a multiplicity of separate overlapping narrow beams in azimuth which together provide omnidirectional coverage. The antenna has an interface link 17 with the base station whereby control and supervisory information can be exchanged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275099-A (GB)
Title: Heating assemblies having a chimney
Inventor: GREENALL JONATHAN LESLIE
IPC: F23N1/06
Filed: 1994-01-24
Abstract: A method of controlling the quantity of heat which is carried through a chimney (3) by exhaust gases comprises the steps of using a temperature sensor (11) to measure or calculate the temperature or humidity of a part of the chimney (3), determining whether or not the temperature falls below a specified limit, and if the limit is exceeded, altering the rate of heat extraction from the flue gases by a heat exchanger (6). The method is intended to maintain chimney draught, and prevent damage due to condensation or freezing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276041-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric filter
Inventor: NOGUCHI TOSHIHARU
IPC: H01P1/205
Filed: 1994-03-07
Abstract: A dielectric filter comprises a pair of dielectric resonators 11 and 12, which have outer conductors 11c and 12c formed with cutouts 11k and 12k, respectively. Interstage coupling electrodes 11f and 12f are provided within the region of these cutouts 11k and 12k, so that the electrodes 11f and 12f do not contact the outer conductors 11c, 12c and inner conductors 11d, 12d. The dielectric resonators are connected by bringing the coupling electrodes 11f and 12f into contact with each other. Input/output coupling electrodes 11g and 12g are also provided within the region of the cutouts 11k and 12k. The resulting dielectric filter is compact and has a reduced number of parts. In a modification, adjacent dielectric resonators (46, 47, figs 22 and 23) are placed in opposed relationship so that their respective open ends (46j, 47j) face in opposite directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278187-A (GB)
Title: Infantry weapons
Inventor: HARRISS ROGER TRAVERS
IPC: F41A3/74
Filed: 1994-05-13
Abstract: A simple and inexpensive breech block obturation system incorporates a flexible, annular seal 16. A tapered land 17 on a breech block 13 provides a secondary closure in the event of seal failure. Seal failure permits gases from barrel 1 to leak to channel 18 and thus via passage 19 to expel plug 20 indicating to a gun crew that seal 16 needs replacing. The invention can be usefully incorporated into an aerobutt gun or a field trials mortar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to drain plugs
Inventor: STEEL DENNIS
IPC: F01M11/04
Filed: 1994-07-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a drain plug for use particularly, but not exclusively with a milling apparatus having mounted thereon a deflectable sealing plate 5 which is sized and shaped so that on deflection it sealingly engages with a rim of a drain plug aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288093-A (GB)
Title: Current mirror arrangement
Inventor: LOUKUSA JARMO
IPC: H03F3/343
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a current mirror arrangement for monitoring a bidirectional current in a signal path. The arrangement comprises a first semiconductor switch (2) with a control electrode (3) and main current path electrodes (4, 5). The arrangement further comprises a resistor (R1) arranged between the control electrode (3) and the signal path (1), a resistor (R3) arranged between a main current path electrode (4) and the signal path (1), and a resistor (R2) arranged in the signal path (1). The current mirror arrangement further comprises a second semiconductor switch (6) which comprises a control electrode (7) and main current path electrodes (8, 9) connected to the first semiconductor switch (2) in the signal path (1) to implement a bipolar current mirror function irrespective of the direction of the current (1x) in the signal path (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302722-A (GB)
Title: Equipment comprising a condensate trap
Inventor: FARQUHAR KEITH ROBERT
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 1995-06-29
Abstract: A condensate trap assembly includes a valve body 28 accommodating a condensate trap element 34 and a valve element 36. The valve element 36 is movable by a positioner 26 to direct flow in a condensate line either through the condensate trap afforded by the trap element, or through the valve bypassing the condensate trap, or to shut off the condensate line. The positioner rotates the valve element 36 under the control of control means (54) (Fig. 1, not shown) which responds to signals from a sensor (24) detecting the presence or absence of condensate in a monitoring chamber and the temperature within the chamber. The control means (54) is also responsive to the temperature sensed by a temperature sensor (22) upstream of a process (2) utilizing steam or other fluid which is applied to the condensate trap assembly.
Patent GB-2303837-A (GB)
Title: Winch cable deflector
Inventor: BARNES KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: B66D1/36
Filed: 1995-08-02
Abstract: A winching apparatus comprising a first cable support 2 fixed to a winch support structure, such as a helicopter 1, a winch cable 6 suspended from the first support 2 and a second cable support 20 which is engageable with the cable 6 at a position below the first cable support 2, the second cable support 20 being supported by the winch support structure 1 for displacement transversely of the vertical direction, whereby the cable 6 below the second cable support 20 can be displaced laterally with respect to the first cable support 2. The support 20 is preferably a pulley mounted on a pneumatically, hydraulically electrically extendible strut 18 extending below a helicopter floor (22) or above when it may be folded against a side wall when not in use. (Fig 3, not shown).
Patent GB-2304717-A (GB)
Title: Foam manufacturing method and apparatus
Inventor: HACKETT PATRICK
IPC: B29C44/34
Filed: 1995-09-08
Abstract: Foam reactants are mixed in a mixer head and delivered into a trough 5. In the trough 5 the liquid foam reactants react to produce a creamy liquid that spills over an overflow outlet onto a fall plate 26 leading to a conveyor on which the reaction is completed to form slabstock polymeric foam. A rear wall 22 of the trough 5 is hingedly mounted and adjusted to vary the volume of the trough 5. In this way, the residence time in the trough 5 is adjusted to achieve the desired consistency of liquid spilling onto the fall plate 25. A premixture of air, water and a silicone surfactant may be prepared prior to injection into other foam reactants. This results in consistency of air bubble size with optimum cell formation in the polymeric foam block.
Patent GB-2296260-A (GB)
Title: Hollow needle for tag attacher
Inventor: UENO HIDEYUKI
IPC: G09F3/12
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: A hollow needle for tag attachers, which comprises a blade (2) made by press working of a thin metal plate and a shank (3) of a synthetic resin integrally secured at a rear end part of the blade (2), wherein the blade (2) includes a front end part (2a) which has in a middle part thereof a semicircular shape in section and is formed in an outer surface portion thereof with a resistance reducing part (4) provided by partly depressing the outer periphery thereof, whereby the area of contact of a front end part of the hollow needle with an object partly through which the needle is applied in use is reduced and the needle has a desirable characteristic such that it can be applied straight in use.
Patent GB-2297114-A (GB)
Title: An assembly for leaktight closure of a door
Inventor: GARREC JOOL
IPC: B63B43/32
Filed: 1996-01-18
Abstract: In an assembly for leaktight closure of a door having two leaves 2 onto a fixed part or coaming 3 having an edging blade member (6, Fig 1), the assembly comprises a peripheral mouldable or moulded seal which is disposed in a groove of trapezoidal or substantially trapezoidal cross-section and which is located peripherally on two horizontal sides and an outer vertical side of each door leaf 2, in continuity with a central moulded seal 5 disposed in a groove of trapezoidal or substantially trapezoidal cross-section on the inner vertical side of each door leaf so that the central moulded seals on the inner vertical sides contact one another when the two leaves are in a closed position; and at least one metallic closure 8 for resisting horizontal forces in the plane of the door leaves and for retaining the door leaves, located on surfaces of the leaves not supporting the seals, the or each metallic closure 8 comprising two parts located on the respective leaves 2 so as to interact with one another. Preferably the central seals are bevel-edged where they contact one another.