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Patent GB-2248756-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rod
Inventor: PIRAZZINI LUCA
IPC: A01K87/08
Filed: 1991-09-23
Abstract: A fishing rod has a tubular section (1) forming the butt/handgrip of the rod (2). This section has an external profile divided into two portions (3, 4) without any seam in between: the first portion is conically shaped so that it can be fixed inside the end of the successive tubular section (1); the second portion (4) is also conically shaped but tapers in the opposite direction to the first portion so as to form the handgrip (2) of the fishing rod. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249319-A (GB)
Title: R-TM-B permanent magnet member provided with a plurality of plating layers; chromating nickel plating
Inventor: TAGAYA ATSUSHI
IPC: H01F1/057
Filed: 1991-10-04
Abstract: The R-TM-B permanent magnet member having an improved corrosion resistance comprising an R-TM-B permanent magnet body having a composition by weight of 5-40% of TM and 0.2-8% of B, wherein R represents one or more rare earth metals including Y, TM represents a transition metal based on Fe, and B represents boron is provided with a nickel plating layer and then with a chromate coating layer, which may be then subjected to an immersion treatment in an alkali solution. The magnet body may be subjected to etching before nickel plating. In a further aspect such an R-TM-B permanent magnet member is provided with a lower metal plating layer selected from Ni, Ni-S, Ni-P, Cu, Cr and Sn and an upper metal plating layer selected from Ni, Ni-P, Gu, Cr, Sn, said lower and upper metal plating layers being different from each other, and said upper metal plating layer being less noble by, 100mV or more, than said lower metal plating layer with respect to a natural potential in a 5%-NaCl aqueous solution.
Patent GB-2251787-A (GB)
Title: Faucet spout
Inventor: MCTARGETT CHARLES W
IPC: F16K27/06
Filed: 1992-01-14
Abstract: A faucet spout (20) having no visible mounting screws when the spout is mounted has a housing enclosing a fluid line 30 and comprising an under cover (24) with a notch (52) received on a tab (54) within an internal surface of an upper cover (22) to secure the two at a forward end. Screws (42) preferably secure the two at a rearward end, which will be hidden when the spout is mounted. Longer spouts may have two of the notch and tab combinations spaced symmetrically about a central axis. One of the covers includes a lip (26) mating with walls (28) of the other cover and said notch may be provided in said lip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253580-A (GB)
Title: Metal cutting tooling system
Inventor: MILLINGTON DOUGLAS
IPC: B23B31/107
Filed: 1992-03-06
Abstract: A load transmitting pin (5) comprises a centre piece (8) having a longitudinal axis (9) and a pair of mutually diverging outer faces (10) terminating at an annular abutment surface (11) to engage a portion (12) of a tool; a first outer part (13) having at an outer end (14) a frusto-conical recess (15) and at an inner end (16) a force transmission face (17) adapted to seat on one diverging outer face (10) of the centre piece (8); a second outer part (18) having at an outer end (19) a frusto-conical nose (20) and at an inner end (21) a force transmission face (22) adapted to seat on the other diverging outer face (10) of the centre piece (8); the centre piece (8) having a greater axial length (23) than the corresponding dimension (24) of the first and second outer parts (13, 18); and means (25, 26) to secure the first and second outer parts (13, 18) to the centre piece (8) to define a unitary pin (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255331-A (GB)
Title: Feeding, aligning and holding sheets in sheet-processing machines
Inventor: GREIVE MARTIN
IPC: B41F21/08
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: Each sheet strikes against front lays 29 with its front edge and is then fed to grippers 34/36 mounted on a cylinder 9, e.g. the impression cylinder of offset printing apparatus. Until the gripping operation, the sheet is forced with its front edge into a contact position against the front lays which are moving and being guided onto and over the cylinder. The sheet is thereby introduced, in the contact position, into the open grippers, the contact position being maintained until the grippers close. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256494-A (GB)
Title: Weighing apparatus for livestock
Inventor: WOOD KENNETH EDWIN
IPC: G01G17/08
Filed: 1992-05-21
Abstract: A weighing apparatus comprises an outer frame (11) and an inner frame (30) mounted in the outer frame (11), there being load sensing means (70, 70a) to detect movement of the inner frame (30) relative to the outer frame (11) when an item to be weighed is received by the inner frame (11), the mounting for the inner frame on the outer frame comprising ramp means having a first elongate part (50) secured to the inner (30) or outer (11) frame which extends at an angle to the horizontal and vertical and a second runner part (55) secured to the outer (11) or inner (30) frame respectively which is adapted to ride in or on the first part (50). The load sensing means may be a load cell or a spring balance. The construction prevents instability when the apparatus is used to weigh livestock. Portability is ensured by a retractable wheel arrangement 70, 72, 73, 76. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269418-A (GB)
Title: Latch mechanism with reversable handedness
Inventor: PRICE MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: E05B55/00
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: A latch mechanism comprises a housing 10, a latch member mounted in the housing and consisting of a latch head 3 and a latch tail 2. The tail is axially fixed to the head so that the latch member is reliably pulled back by a follower 31 when this follower is actuated by a lock or a handle for the latch mechanism. In normal operation the latch head 3 emerges to the usual extent from the housing 10 under the action of the spring 17 acting on the latch via an intermediate abutment block 5 which stops against the housing 10. For reversal of the handedness of the latch member this and the follower 31 are so arranged that the latch head 3 can be drawn out clear of the housing 10 and the latch head 3 can then be rotated to the reversed operating configuration, after which it is retracted into the housing 10 by a spring 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271265-A (GB)
Title: Feeder for pigeons.
Inventor: BARRON DAVID EDWARD
IPC: A01K39/012
Filed: 1992-10-06
Abstract: A feeder for pigeons, poultry and rabbits comprises a hopper (10) having apertures (12) at the bottom of a side thereof, a trough (14) disposed outside the apertures and a sloping base (16) inside the hopper for directing feed towards the apertures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271290-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game
Inventor: GRIFFITHS RONALD STANLEY
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1992-10-07
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprises a playing area (2) defining a plurality of first playing positions (4b) and at least one second playing position (4a), a plurality of playing pieces, and random chance selector means for determining in which playing position a player can place a playing piece. The aim of the game is for each player to dispose of a predetermined number of playing pieces by positioning them, in accordance with the indication of the random chance selector means, in the playing positions. Only a single playing piece can be placed in each of the first playing positions (4b), but more than one playing piece can be placed in the or each second playing position (4a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272153-A (GB)
Title: Tray for child safety seat
Inventor: POWELL IAIN EDWARD CHARLES
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 1992-11-10
Abstract: A known child safety seat 10 has a seat portion 12, a backrest 18 and first and second guide means 24, 26 adjacent to the junction between the seat portion 12 and the backrest 18, for locating a lap portion 28 of an adult seat belt. The invention provides a tray for use with such a child safety seat and comprises a planar member 40 with a pair of mutually parallel support arms 44, 46 extending generally parallel to one another and generally perpendicular to the planar member 40. The free ends of the support arms 44, 46 are shaped to abut against the guide means 24, 26 so as to be retained in engagement therewith by the adult lap belt 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276845-A (GB)
Title: Continuous croissant-shaping machine
Inventor: LOZANO SORIANO ANGEL
IPC: A21C3/06
Filed: 1993-04-08
Abstract: The machine incorporates a set of conveyor belts (3) on each of which a rolled strip of dough (2) is placed to be cut by a culling assembly associated with a carriage (4) to give isosceles triangle portions (7); in addition to the stepped cuts giving this shape, there is a knife which makes a right-angle cut in the base so that subsequent components (25) can stretch said portions (7) as they move along the conveyor belts (3), prior to being widened by elements (26) which open said portion (7) at cut (19), folding the edges, before delivery to standard rolling and folding systems which shape the half-moon pieces (7') of the croissants themselves. The portions (7) are formed by repeatedly culling the strip (2) along oblique lines (6) at alternatively equal but opposite angles. In the preferred embodiment the cut triangles are turned through 90 DEG  so that the edge having the cut (19) faces downstream of the machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278215-A (GB)
Title: Electronic event counter
Inventor: MCGOWAN ALEXANDRA HAIRSTENS
IPC: G07C1/22
Filed: 1993-05-18
Abstract: An electronic event counter, eg. a swimming length counter, accurately records the number of events which have occurred. One hit of a pressure pad situated in the pool represents one event which is the equivalent of two lengths completed, outward and homeward, therefore the counter advances two digits. If multiple hits, Fig 5c occur in a predetermined time period Fig 5d set by a monostable circuit, the system, which ANDs the output of the monostable circuit, Fig 5d, and the output of an astable circuit, Fig 5b, provides two pulses, Fig 5e, to a counter for the first hit and is unaffected by any subsequent hits. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278670-A (GB)
Title: Angler's pocket torch
Inventor: PEARE WILLIAM REGINALD
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 1993-05-24
Abstract: An angler's torch of the pen-light type includes a tool holder 7 disposed on the outside of the torch casing 1. The holder 7 has a socket 8 into which the shaft 15 of a tool, such as a hook degorger 14, is releasably inserted. The beam of light projected by the torch illuminates the head of the tool. The socket 8 and shaft 15 have the same octagonal cross-section so as to prevent the tool from turning relative to the torch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280917-A (GB)
Title: Clip for tunnel lining
Inventor: GLOVER FRANK
IPC: E21D11/00
Filed: 1993-08-12
Abstract: A bolt strap 14 is fitted to a length of mesh for use in securing the mesh as reinforcement in underground tunnels. The strap is fitted using a clip 2 in the form of a strip of resilient material comprising a base section 4 with a flange 6, 8 at either end for enclosing substantially parallel strands of mesh 16. One flange 8 has an extension 10 for overlaying an edge of bolt strap, and means 18 are provided for securing the strip, and thereby a said bolt strap, to the mesh. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279347-A (GB)
Title: Urea derivatives and their use in treating water
Inventor: JEFFERSON ROGER LIDDLE
IPC: C07C275/10
Filed: 1994-06-21
Abstract: A method of treating water comprises the step of adding to the water in the boiler at least one substituted urea of the following general formula (I):   <IMAGE> wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are selected from groups having the formula R3NH-, wherein R3 is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic group, and which may be substituted, R4N-, wherein R4 is a cycloaliphatic group, which may include oxygen or nitrogen in its ring, and NH2=N-.
Patent GB-2280379-A (GB)
Title: Golf balls and method for making same
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1994-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf ball having an increased shelf life, and a method for making the same. The golf ball has a moisture barrier layer surrounding the core. The moisture barrier layer has a low water vapor transmission rate in order to prevent the permeation of moisture into the core. The invention is particularly useful for two and multi-piece solid golf balls, but also can be applied to one-piece and wound golf balls.
Patent GB-2281569-A (GB)
Title: Vaccum-assisted ironing table
Inventor: CLAXTON MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: D06F81/08
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: A vacuum-assisted ironing table, comprises a pedestal base unit 1 containing a vacuum chamber, motor, fan, and control device, a hollow ironing table 2 with a perforated surface, there being an aperture in communication with the interior of the hollow ironing table to co-operate with an inlet to the vacuum chamber, the hollow ironing table being hingedly secured to the pedestal base unit and adjustable from a position of rest where the ironing table hangs alongside the pedestal base unit to a horizontal operative position and there being means to secure the ironing table in the operative position and means 11 to provide an airtight seal around the co-operating apertures 10, 9 in the ironing table and the pedestal base unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281790-A (GB)
Title: Electronic apparatus
Inventor: HOLLANDER MILTON BERNARD
IPC: G05B19/10
Filed: 1994-09-13
Abstract: An electronic apparatus, e.g. temperature controller, comprises a first housing 5, having an electronic display assembly 6, and a second housing including a first electronic control assembly e.g. key-pad 9. The second housing is inserted into a slot 7 in the first housing 5, with engagement of electrical contacts e.g. 10. The second housing may be removed and replaced by a data card, further display or dust cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296449-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held device for runners
Inventor: HECK STEVEN HENRY
IPC: A63B23/16
Filed: 1994-12-24
Abstract: A runner's aid device (10) is in the form of a hand lever intended to be held in the hand of a runner. The device (10) is rigid, lightweight and non-compressible and includes a front segment (11) having a leading edge (12), a rear segment (17) having a convex edge (18) and an intermediate segment (15) between the front and rear segments (11, 17). The runner's fingers grip the leading edge (12) of the front segment (11) and press the convex edge (18) of the rear segment (17) towards the heel of the runner's hand. The front segment (11) has a curved top (14) and is capped by the person's thumb. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301194-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of spatial light modulators
Inventor: WORBOYS MICHAEL ROY
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: A spatial light modulator is manufactured by producing a series of application specific integrated circuits (11) on a silicon wafer (20) and securing a front glass electrode (10) over and in correct alignment with each integrated circuit (11). A peripheral seal is arranged between each front glass electrode (10) and its associated integrated circuit (11) to leave a space for liquid crystal which is introduced before the wafer (20) is severed by saw cuts to separate the light modulators.
Patent GB-2293629-A (GB)
Title: A turbomachine aerofoil and a method of production
Inventor: DODD ALEC GEORGE
IPC: F01D9/02
Filed: 1995-06-01
Abstract: A cast and hot isostatically pressed gamma titanium aluminide turbine blade 26 has an aerofoil portion 38 including a concave pressure surface 44 and a convex suction surface 46. The concave pressure surface 44 has surface irregularities 48, produced by the action of the hot isostatic pressing process on voids (56) (Figure 6) located within the cast turbine blade 26, located in that region 50 of the concave pressure surface 44 where in operation aerodynamic separation G occurs to minimise the aerodynamic effects of the surface irregularities 48 upon the operation of the turbine blade 26. The remaining portion of the concave pressure surface 44 and the whole of the convex suction surface 46 are substantially free of surface irregularities 48. Prior to isostatic pressing in an autoclave, the blade is cast using a ceramic mould produced by using a wax pattern. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292255-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming a nonvolatile memory device
Inventor: CHANG HEE HYUN
IPC: H01L21/8247
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: The method comprises an active region and a field region on a substrate such that the active region includes a portion where a bit line diffusion layer which connects sources or drains of memory cells is to be formed, forming a field oxide film on the substrate in the field region, forming a tunnel oxide film on the substrate, forming a first polysilicon layer on the field oxide and tunnel oxide films and etching so that the first polysilicon layer remains only on the active region, forming an interlayer dielectric film and a second polysilicon layer on the first polysilicon layer and field oxide film, and sequentially etching the first and second polysilicon layers to form a floating gate and a control gate, and forming source and drain regions by ion implantation and simultaneously forming the bit line diffusion layer.
Patent GB-2296077-A (GB)
Title: Laser weapon system
Inventor: SEPP GUNTHER
IPC: G01S7/491
Filed: 1995-12-12
Abstract: Laser weapon system, in which the laser device is equipped with a target reconnaissance system with display device, range finder and exposure meter as well as a control computer to set the laser energy, wherein the laser device is equipped with a beam deflector and the display device is equipped with a monitor as well as an image processing unit, which is provided with a marking and tracking system for the targets for irradiation. Selected people in a crowd are subjected in turn to laser irradiation to produce a reversible dazzle effect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299874-A (GB)
Title: Speed and distance control for a motor vehicle
Inventor: DESENS JENS
IPC: B60K31/00
Filed: 1996-03-22
Abstract: The speed of a motor vehicle is controlled as long as no vehicle travelling in front is located within a prescribed detection area in front of the vehicle and the distance from the vehicle travelling in front is controlled if a vehicle is located in the detection area. The desired distance for the distance control, after an instruction for a lane change to the right has been triggered, is set to a value which is smaller than the value before this instruction was triggered, but is at least as large as a prescribed minimum distance and/or to limit the actual acceleration of the vehicle to a prescribable maximum value if a vehicle travelling in front moves out of the prescribed detection area in front of the vehicle during the time that an instruction for a lane change to the left is set. In this way, fast overtaking manoeuvres can be performed within the control and/or lane changes to the left can be carried out without undesired acceleration effects.
Patent GB-2303905-A (GB)
Title: Steam generator
Inventor: LOSADA TABOAS FRANCISCO JOSE
IPC: F22B1/28
Filed: 1996-07-29
Abstract: A steam generator comprises a container (1) for holding water, an inlet (2) for introducing water to be heated into the container (1) and means (4) for heating the water to produce steam. The container (1) further comprises an outlet (14) for discharging water from the container, and solenoid operated valve means (13) which are operable to open and close the outlet periodically during operation of the steam generator, to agitate the water adjacent the base of the container, thus reducing by washing out, scale and granular settlement in the container.
Patent GB-2316394-A (GB)
Title: Package
Inventor: GUEST TERRANCE JAMES
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 1996-08-22
Abstract: A package eg for a single apple or orange comprises a base, side walls 12 and a lid formed from a folded blank. The lid comprises flaps 13,14 which are folded down to overlap in a closed condition with holes 16 aligned to define an aperture for ventilation and through which a stalk may protrude, while in a carrying configuration the flaps 13,14 cooperate to define a handle with apertures 15 formed as extensions of the holes 16. Trays of individual packages may be accommodated in a carton.
Patent GB-2305624-A (GB)
Title: Plumbing Fitting and a method of making a plumbing fitting
Inventor: BURTON DOUGLAS CHARLES
IPC: B21D53/02
Filed: 1996-08-22
Abstract: A plumbing fitting comprising a first part being a pressing of sheet metal and a second part being a pressing of sheet metal, the first and second parts being connected together so that the first part provides a first limb and the second part provides a second limb of the fitting. A method of making a pressing including the step of taking a component having a first end part of tubular configuration of a first diameter and acting thereon to form at least the end part to a second, smaller diameter using a mandrel 55 in conjunction with female die 50.
Patent GB-2318162-A (GB)
Title: Seal for pipes, filter bags
Inventor: SCOTT MICHAEL HAMILTON
IPC: B01D29/11
Filed: 1996-10-08
Abstract: The seal comprises a sealing strip 6 having a deformable inner pad 8, which is held tightly on the object by a slide fastener 18. The fastener 18 is preferably a hermetic zip fastener. The seal can cover a pipe leak, two pipe ends adjacent, and the mouth of a filter bag with two spaced protruding tubes.
Patent GB-2307365-A (GB)
Title: A transparent latch immune to control signal race hazard
Inventor: CAMPBELL ERIC R
IPC: H03K3/037
Filed: 1996-11-15
Abstract: In a conventional transparent latch using selection between the data input signal D and the output signal Q, (figure 1), a race hazard can occur when the control signal C changes. By using a two-stage structure of cross-coupled gates 5-8, and by controlling both stages with the control signal C, this race hazard may be avoided and constraints on the physical layout of the latch removed. The gates may of NAND type.
Patent GB-2321451-A (GB)
Title: Self-emptying container
Inventor: FRASER ALEXANDER
IPC: B65D88/58
Filed: 1997-01-25
Abstract: A self-emptying free-standing container 1 comprises a body 4 and a hingedly mounted base panel 16, the base panel 16 having a latch mechanism 22 which includes a projecting engagement member 24, formed and arranged for abutment with the side wall of a skip or similar body (26, Figure 7). As the container 1, which may be carried on the forks 2 of a fork-lift truck (not shown), approaches the skip, the member 24 abuts the top wall of the skip 26, thus releasing the latch mechanism 22. The latch mechanism 22 may include biasing means such as a spring 56. When the container 1 is raised in a controlled manner using, for example, a fork lift truck, the base panel 16 swings downwardly from its normal closed position to its open position to allow material to be discharged from the container. The container 1 also comprises a plurality of spaced apart legs 50, and the projecting engagement member 24 is located between, and has a downward extent less than, these legs 50. Preferably the hinge 14 is provided with an angled rear stop portion 70 (more clearly shown in figures 2 and 5), which serves to limit the angular extent to which the base panel 16 can open.
Patent GB-2322028-A (GB)
Title: Scanner with selectable lens and automatic focus and magnification adjustment
Inventor: TSENG WEN-TSO
IPC: G02B7/28
Filed: 1997-02-10
Abstract: A scanner comprises low resolution lens 102 and high resolution lens 109, one of which is used at any time, and CCD (or contact image sensor) sensor 106. The lens in use is selected by motor 110. In order to ensure that the system is correctly focused and the magnification is correct, the output of the sensor is analysed to determine the current focus and magnification when test chart 101 is in place; the focus and magnification are used to control motors 111 and 107 respectively which move the base carrying the lenses and the sensor respectively. Sensors 104 and 108 determine which lens is in use, and microsensors 103 and 105 determine if the motors are at a datum position. The focus and magnification may be corrected repeatedly in turn, up to a preset number of times. Focus is determined from the modulation transfer function, a measure of the image sharpness.