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Patent GB-2228813-A (GB)
Title: Data array conversion
Inventor: MURANO KEIJI
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 1990-02-28
Abstract: A data array conversion control system comprises a first data processing unit (1) for processing character code data and image data and a second data processing unit (2) for processing the character code data of the same data array and the image data of a different data array, and the first and second data processing units (1) and (2) are connected with each other through a data array converting unit (3) for converting the data array of the image data based on switching signals. The switching signal is the most significant address bit and is applied from the first data processing unit (1) to the data array converting unit (3) in a word together with array data, so that the data array of the image data is converted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241770-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow reversing valve
Inventor: CLIFFORD GRAHAM FRANK
IPC: F16K11/085
Filed: 1990-03-09
Abstract: A fluid flow reversing valve comprises a housing (1), a tube (2) fixed in the housing, and a tube (3) rotatable in the fixed tube (2), the ends of the tube (2) registering with housing apertures (1c, 1d) for connection to the discharge and suction sides of a pump. The rotatable tube (3) has ports (3b, 3c) separated by a partition (3a), these ports being selectively aligned with ports (2a, 2b) in the fixed tube (2). The apertured end (1e) of the housing and the port (2a) are connected in use to yarn-dyeing apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230811-A (GB)
Title: Window sealing strips
Inventor: LENZ JOHN
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 1990-04-03
Abstract: A window sealing strip is for use in wooden windows where a fixed frame receives a hinged leaf has a root 16 a base 15 and a flipper seal 17 and is to be mounted on the fixed frame 11 with the flipper seal engaging the moveable leaf 12. The majority of the strip is extruded from a rigid PVC plastics material. However, the portion 17c of the flipper adjacent the base, and, optionally, the nose of the flipper and a projection 16c on the root are all made from a plastics material which is more resilient than the PVC plastics material, eg urethane plastics. The flexible hinge 17c gives the flipper seal excellent compression set performance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238866-A (GB)
Title: Touch panel for display screen
Inventor: PERSON HERMAN R
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 1990-04-09
Abstract: A touch panel (24) comprises a plurality of beam emitter-detector pairs (28, 30 and 32, 34) disposed around the perimeter of a video display area. The emitters direct infrared beams toward the detectors which are located directly opposite across the display area. A programmed central processor (52) and is programmed to sequentially scan the emitters (28, 30) for actuating the emitters one at a time to create a modulated beam which is turned on for predetermined periods of time at a predetermined frequency. The detectors (32, 34) sense the modulated energy beams and create an electrical signal which is fed through a comparator 66 which determines when blockage occurs and then to the central processor which determines the location of any blockage which appears on the screen. The modulated beam may be emitted by each LED for only 0.8% of each cycle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243598-A (GB)
Title: Folding web
Inventor: CHEONG TAM MING
IPC: B65H45/22
Filed: 1990-05-01
Abstract: A web is folded longitudinally in a concertina fashion by being drawn between interdigitating sets of pivoted arms, carrying web engaging wheels at their extremities. The arms can be adjusted to vary the pattern and width of the folds. To ensure all points on the film are equidistant from the wheels, it passes over a fixed, curved, guide bar.
Patent GB-2245398-A (GB)
Title: Detector and signalling system
Inventor: GLAZER JULIEN
IPC: G08B25/06
Filed: 1990-06-20
Abstract: A detector and signalling system comprises a detector, preferably a passive infra-red detector, connected to a mains power supply, a transmitter for generating an oscillating signal in response to an output from the detector and for injecting the signal into the mains power supply, and a receiver connected to the mains power supply at a location remote from the detector and arranged to detect the oscillating signal and to provide an output control signal in response thereto. The system avoids the need for separate signalling wiring, simplifying installation.
Patent GB-2236185-A (GB)
Title: Laser desorbtion of analyte bound on a surface
Inventor: HILLENKAMP R FRANZ
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 1990-08-21
Abstract: A process for making an analyte available in which the analyte molecules are bound in an essentially two-dimensional layer on a surface of a specimen comprises desorption of the analyte molecules from the surface via laser desorption. A specimen for carrying out the said process comprises components which are able to absorb laser light and a device for carrying out the process comprises a laser whose laser light can be swept over the zones of the specimen.
Patent GB-2237795-A (GB)
Title: Liquid sampling apparatus
Inventor: JONES RICHARD WARREN
IPC: G01N1/18
Filed: 1990-10-02
Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, liquid sampling provides for:   1 the periodical coupling of a pressurisable sample chamber 20 to a source 34 of sub atmospheric pressure to cause a sample of liquid to be drawn into the chamber via a first passage 22; 2 the retention of a sample volume while allowing surplus liquid to drain from chamber 20 via the first passage; and 3 allowing the sample to pass out of the chamber via second passage 23 under the control of a delivery valve 25 wherein the coupling of the chamber to source 34 of sub-atmospheric pressure is via a valve system comprising first and second flexible tubes, the first flexible tube linking a source of air at atmospheric pressure to the chamber and the second tube 34 linking a source of air at sub-atmospheric pressure to the chamber: and a clamping device in the form of a cam which alternately:   i) distorts the first tube to prevent the chamber communicating with the sub-atmospheric source while allowing the chamber to communicate with the second tube; ii) distorts the first tube to prevent the chamber communicating with the atmospheric source while allowing the chamber to communicate with the sub-atmospheric source by way of the second tube.     <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249296-A (GB)
Title: A packaging assembly for socks
Inventor: JAN JAN-KUO
IPC: B65D85/18
Filed: 1990-11-03
Abstract: A packaging assembly for socks comprises a pasteboard blank folded to inverted U-shaped form to define confronting panels 13, 14 receiving the socks therebetween, the panel 14 having a lateral slot 17 therein extending into panel wings 17 and receiving the end of panel 13 to retain the socks. Panel 14 is provided with a reinforcing extrusion 18. The folded structure is received in a bag 12 with a suspension hook extending through an opening in the closed end of the bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245148-A (GB)
Title: Gown e.g. surgical gown with gloves
Inventor: HILL JAYNE ANNE
IPC: A41D13/12
Filed: 1991-03-26
Abstract: A surgical hospital gown comprises a sleeve having an attached hand-receiving pocket. The hand-receiving pocket may be provided integrally with the sleeve, or may be provided by the use of an initially separate glove which is secured, temporarily or permanently, to the sleeve. The glove part may be fingered or have the form of a mitt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244723-A (GB)
Title: A process for wet-on-wet mercerization and dyeing of cellulose material
Inventor: OSCHATZ CHRISTIAN
IPC: D06B9/04
Filed: 1991-05-10
Abstract: Cellulosic substrates are treated with alkali (e.g. mercerised) and reactive dye (e.g. of the "cold-dyeing" type), in either-   (a) a two-liquor process in which padding with alkali and padding or printing with reactive dye are effected in either order but without intermediate washing (or, preferably, drying); or- (b) a one-liquor process comprising padding with alkali and reactive dye, preferably to give a weight increase of 55-200% based on the dry weight of the substrate.   The treatments are preferably effected at 10-100 DEG C in "Flex Nip" apparatus and may be followed by a dye fixing step. The alkali treatment liquor may contain complexing, lubricating, wetting or bleaching agents or alkali metal silicate, and part of the alkali may be replaced by alkali metal salt. The dyeing liquor may contain urea or retention, foam hindering or wetting agents.
Patent GB-2245989-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible spectacle frame with movable nose pads
Inventor: SAKAMOTO KAZUYUKI
IPC: G02C5/04
Filed: 1991-05-30
Abstract: A collapsible glasses frames having fronts which are spread when used and collapsible when not used, comprises a means for setting a pad member 4 into a predetermined position when said fronts are spread for use, and a means for shifting said predetermined position of said pad member when said fronts are folded up. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257235-A (GB)
Title: A fuel shut-off device
Inventor: PARDY RONALD
IPC: B60K15/01
Filed: 1991-07-03
Abstract: A fuel shut-off device for use in a fuel tank with an in-tank fuel pump has two valves, one being a check valve 24 which operates in the normal way to prevent drain down of fuel lines when the engine is not running. The second valve is a shut- off valve 34 which closes the fuel exit line 14 from the tank when the pressure inside the tank is greater than the pressure in the fuel line itself. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257155-A (GB)
Title: Method of treating animal horns.
Inventor: LO KAR YEUNG
IPC: B44C5/06
Filed: 1991-07-05
Abstract: Animal horn is treated by applying heat and pressure so as to improve the texture, appearance and durability. The method is particularly applicable to treatment of sheep horn for use in marking artefacts.
Patent GB-2258440-A (GB)
Title: Automobile steering lock.
Inventor: WANG CHING-RONG
IPC: B60R25/02
Filed: 1991-08-09
Abstract: An automobile steering lock comprises an elongate tubular member (7), an elongate rod member (8) to move in telescopic manner in said body member, a housing (2) formed around one end portion of the body member for acoommodating a locking mechanism (6) and two biasing springs (3, 3') and two rod-like bearings (4, 4'), a plurality of first annular grooves (80) in the middle portion of the rod member and two second annular grooves (81, 82) near one end of the rod member, said second annular grooves (81) being to be fitted in by tenons of said rod like bearings (4, 4') biased by the springs (3,3') to prevent said rod member (8) from wholly slipping out of the body member (7) when said rod member is pulled outwardly of the body member in adjusting the length of the lock to attach it on a steering wheel of a car. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250932-A (GB)
Title: Tooth assembly for compaction rollers
Inventor: COOKE KENNETH
IPC: B02C4/30
Filed: 1991-12-19
Abstract: The assembly comprises a mounting member 1 having a base plate 2 for attachment to a roller and a bolster 3 with flange members 4 and a tooth member 6 having a cavity of a shape complementary to the shape of the bolster, the cavity having recesses 8 to receive the flange members 4 and there being pin means to pass through co-operating holes 5, 10 in the tooth member and the bolster. As particularly described rotation of tooth member 6 about its own axis causes a loading. Additional locking means may be provided (see Figures 5-7) <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265928-A (GB)
Title: Milk saver
Inventor: BRUCE RICHARD ANDREW ROSS
IPC: A47G29/22
Filed: 1992-04-09
Abstract: The container (1) is fitted through a door and pivots about the hinge (3) so that either the body of the container or the front panel (4) may fit flush with the frame (2). In the former state empty milk bottles would be held for collection and in the latter state fresh deliveries would be shut inside for protection simply by pushing the front panel (4). The flush fit of the front panel in the frame (2) prevents access to the produce stored in the container. The container may alternatively be fitted through a wall, in a post, or in a separate anchored box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259023-A (GB)
Title: A method of welding and a system therefor
Inventor: KEESING BRUCE RICHARDSON
IPC: B23K9/035
Filed: 1992-07-10
Abstract: A method of welding in which an inert gaseous shield at a welding zone is provided by a mixture of gases of different densities. The proportions of the individual gases in the mixture are controlled to ensure that the density of the gas mixture is about the same as the density of the surrounding atmospheric air. Cryogenic means (100) may be used to form a condensed gas plug in a pipe (104) or the like to be welded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271158-A (GB)
Title: Nut and bolt connections
Inventor: PARRY ROBERT NICHOLAS
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 1992-10-03
Abstract: A lawn memorial comprises a granite plate (1) and a base (12) held together by means of two stainless steel threaded rods secured by adhesive in respective holes in the plate (1), extending through holes (10) in the base (12) and secured by a washer (13) and nut (14) on each rod, the nut (14) being of a harder material than the rod to avoid distortion on tightening. Spacer tape is interposed between the plate (1) and the base (12). The arrangement may be transported to site either assembled or disassembled and disassembled after fixing to allow, for example, for additional lettering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262261-A (GB)
Title: Anti-drying arrangement for a writing instrument nib.
Inventor: OZU TATSUYA
IPC: B05C17/00
Filed: 1992-12-04
Abstract: A writing instrument is provided including an anti-drying agent 30 within an annular space 32 between an inner cylinder 16 and the outer casing. The inner cylinder 16 is connected to the casing through a partition wall 18 having communication holes 19 formed therein, allowing the anti-drying agent 30 to evaporate and diffuse around nib 29 preventing drying of the ink thereon. The anti-drying agent 30 may comprise a solvent of the ink and may be in the form of a gel or impregnated in a resin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263613-A (GB)
Title: Dog leash attachment
Inventor: WADDELL CALUM MURPHY
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 1993-01-18
Abstract: A dog leash attachment for training and restraining a dog whilst on a leash having a signal generating means 9, 10, 11 which is activated when the dog pulls on the leash and thereby on the leash attachment 17. The signal generating means is activated by a means which is sprung 4 such that when the dog ceases to pull on the leash attachment the signal generating means ceases to generate and emit the signal. The signal may be audible or may be a low voltage shock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274356-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrical component mounting arrangements
Inventor: GRAY IAN JAMES STAFFORD
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 1993-04-30
Abstract: Mounting arrangement for an electrical component such as an Rf connector (1) on a printed circuit board. The component is provided with at least one electrical terminal pin (6) which extends in parallel relationship with conductive legs (10 - 12) projecting from an underside of the component. The terminal pin is so spaced from the legs and so shaped or profiled that it is deflected laterally from its normal position as it moves into a plated through-hole (17) in the printed circuit board while the conductive legs slidingly engage respective further plated through-holes (14 - 16). The shaping of the terminal pin allows the pin to return to its normal position relative to the conductive legs and thereby co-operate with the printed circuit board to retain the component securely in position when the component becomes fully mounted, prior to soldering. The pin head is frustoconical (18) defining a latching stop (20), or has two frustocones arranged back-to-back. The connector (1) for a coax cable is straight or rightangled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281488-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thermal spraying
Inventor: MCINTYRE ROY PETER
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 1993-08-21
Abstract: A shroud 20 for thermal spraying torches has a baffle 22 which separates out from the spray stream the underheated or overheated particles 24 and 25 respectively thus providing a stream of particles 26 that are in the correct condition to adhere well to the substrate 23. In this way oxide levels are reduced together with the number of unfused and loosely adhered particles. There is further provided means 31 of removing most of the fume that builds up in shrouds by injecting gas transverse to the spray stream so "blowing away" the fume particles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281493-A (GB)
Title: Fruit picking device.
Inventor: TURUNEN JORMA
IPC: A01D46/28
Filed: 1993-09-06
Abstract: A picking device for mechanically picking berries from shrub-like plant stands, comprises a body frame 12 including power means 13, shaking members 14, and recovery means. The picking device comprises an endless track (1) going round, on both sides of the plant stands (2) to be processed, said track consisting of a plurality of side-by-side, and cup-like, recovery members (3), which settle tight against each other, against the plant stand and against the recovery members in the opposite track, thus forming a substantially tight and unbroken dropping base for the berries, around the plant stands in ground proximity. Voiding members 15 empty the recovery members of fruit to be collected by conveyors 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271541-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor for separating flat objects
Inventor: FLUCK RENE
IPC: B65G59/06
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: The device serves to separate individual flat objects, e.g. biscuits from a stack 12 of the objects and to convey them to a collecting station. Twelve adjustable pushers 17, 18 are pivotally mounted on a rotatable disc-like carrier 6 disposed in a vertical plane. The pushers have each a front pusher surface for separating and pushing the biscuits. The device has control means by means of which the pusher surfaces of the pushers are radially adjustable in order to prevent the separation and pushing of individual biscuits in accordance with a counting process. Return means are provided in order to reset the pushers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272679-A (GB)
Title: Frame to support sling of an invalid hoist.
Inventor: RICHARDS DEREK JOHN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1993-10-04
Abstract: A invalid support 1 comprises a sling hanger support 4, webb 2 for suspending the sling hanger support from a point located above the invalid support, a sling hanger 6 pivotable about a horizontal axis 17 relative to the sling hanger support and presenting two spaced sling attachment points 10 on one side of the horizontal axis and one sling attachment point 10 on the other side of the horizontal axis, and means 18 providing frictional restraint to pivotable movement of the sling hanger 6 relative to the sling hanger support 4. The sling hanger support is itself vertically rigid for a distance of 24cm, or more, above said horizontal axis 17, so that the hanger can be grasped by an attendant at handle 8 in order to pivot the hanger and sling against the frictional restraint. The whole support is part of a motorised winch and overhead track arrangement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273205-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic attraction board system
Inventor: KASAHARA KEIJI
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 1993-11-24
Abstract: To prevent the degradation of an attractive layer (2) in an electrostatic attraction board system when objects remain attracted for a long time, the electrostatic attraction board system comprises a coating layer (5) disposed over the surface of the attractive layer (2) formed of a layered dielectric substance. A pair of positive/negative comb-teeth like electrodes (3) is disposed in a laminating structure on the back face of the attractive layer (2), objects, such as paper sheets, are attracted and held on the surface of the coating layer (5) by coulomb force. The coating layer (5) is formed of a plastic material, such as biaxial drawn polyester having a low oxygen permeability and a low vapor permeability, and has a volume resistivity of 1010  OMEGA  cm or more and thickness of 5 to 50  mu . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-936838-A (GB)
Abstract: 936,838. Variable-speed gear. BRITISH OXYGEN CO. Ltd. Sept. 27, 1961 [Oct. 5, 1960], No. 34168/60. Class 80 (2). A continuously-variable ratio gear comprises an input shaft 10 carrying a driving friction wheel 17 engaging an idler disc 20 in turn engaging a friction-wheel 36, a carrier 27 supporting the idler disc having threaded engagement at 31 with a stationary gearcase 15, as shown, turning a ratio selecting shaft fast with a worm 34 meshing a wormwheel 33 on the carrier rotating the latter and screwing it along by virtue of its threaded engagement with the gearcase. Thus the idlercarrier 27 moves axially of the input shaft 10, together with the idler disc 20, and also rotates about the axis of the input shaft during ratio shifts. Planetary balls 43, or rollers &c., in a carrier fast with an output shaft 4, transmit drive from the wheels 17, 36 through a worm and worm-wheel 57 to a driven shaft 58. The input shaft 10 may be connected to a reversible electric motor. As a modification, the threaded engagement 31 between the carrier 24 and the gear-case 15 may be replaced by a cam arrangement.
Patent GB-2274961-A (GB)
Title: Method for multiple access in a digital communication system
Inventor: OPREA DAN
IPC: H04M9/02
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: A digital data communications system, comprises a master station 1 and a plurality of slave stations 3,4, 5 communicating with said master station in a multiburst time compression multiplexing scheme over a digital link having a plurality of communication channels B1, B2, D associated respectively with said slave stations. In each multiplex frame the master station transmits a master burst consisting of a start bit, 2 address bits, 2 bits on the D channel, 2 echo bits, 2 more bits on the D channel, 2 more extra bits and 32 bits on the B1 and B2 channels (see fig. 3a) and the slave stations transmit slave bursts, consisting of a stare bit, 2 address bits and 16 bits of data on channel B1 and B2 (see fig. 3b). The invention provides a data transmission system capable of working in a multidrop environment over relatively short subscriber loops. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280853-A (GB)
Title: Tooth-veneer process
Inventor: DEQUEKER FRANS ARTHUUR BENOIT
IPC: A61C5/00
Filed: 1994-06-09
Abstract: A process for custom-forming and applying a tooth-veneer to a tooth comprising shaping and sealing a natural tooth, making a replica of the tooth and forming a tooth veneer on the replica. The shaped tooth veneer is then attached to the natural tooth with a binder. The process can also be applied to a denture-retainer or to a tooth-facing. The tooth-veneer can be clear or coloured to match the tooth and the veneer may be made of a ceramic or plastic material.
Patent GB-2284175-A (GB)
Title: Mould having good releasability
Inventor: HIRAOKA HIDENORI
IPC: B29C33/60
Filed: 1994-11-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a mold having excellent releasability when molding a golf ball, especially a core of a golf ball or an ionomer covered golf ball body. The mold comprises a mold body and a tungsten carbide layer in the range of from 2 to 20  mu m on the inner surface of the mold body.
Patent GB-2296001-A (GB)
Title: Winch apparatus
Inventor: KOOPMANS SIETSE JELLE
IPC: B66D1/36
Filed: 1994-12-17
Abstract: A winch apparatus 30 is used for deploying or taking in line, such as wireline, over a pulley 20 spaced from the apparatus. The apparatus 30 includes a winch drum 34 mounted on a frame 30 via a swivel 38, the orientation of the drum 34 on the frame 32 being controlled by a pair of hydraulically actuated arms 40, 41, which engage with the respective ends of the drum 34. A sensor, including a pair of fingers 46, 47, is linked to an actuator for the drum arms 40, 41. The fingers 46, 47 detect changes in the fleet angle A of the drum 34 relative to the wireline and as the wireline comes into contact with the fingers this actuates the arms 40, 41 to pivot the drum 34 in the appropriate direction to bring the fleet angle within a preferred range. <IMAGE>