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Patent GB-2183205-A (GB)
Title: Non-slip tire
Inventor: MIURA RIYOUKOU
IPC: B60C11/18
Filed: 1986-11-19
Abstract: The tyre comprises inserts 2A of compacted fibrous material embedded in the tread 7 to form a non-slip surface. The fibrous material may be synthetic or natural such as canvas, flax cotton, pulp, wooden chip, straw or metal. The inserts are made by cutting blocks of rubber bonded canvas, for example, into rectangular or cylindrical shapes. The fibrous material absorbs water so that on icy roads, the freezing of the absorbed water adheres the tyre to the road. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191548-A (GB)
Title: Tape recorder
Inventor: KIDO KUNIO
IPC: G11B5/55
Filed: 1987-05-07
Abstract: A tape recorder in which a magnetic head 11 is turned over 180 DEG upon each change-over of the running direction of a magnetic tape, includes a tapered surface 14a, 15a formed on at least one of a turning member 14 with the magnetic head 11 mounted thereon and a bearing member 15 with the turning member supported turnably thereby, a spring 17 (or solenoid) urging the turning member 14 in the axial direction thereof, whereby the tapered surfaces are maintained in contact. A turnover stop 13 positions the head in its alternate positions, turnover being effected by driving the toothed disc (16). Alternative tapered arrangements are detailed (Figs. 5a-d) including a resilient skirt (27) (Fig. 5c) and resilient cylinder (37) (Fig. 5d). 
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Patent GB-2192750-A (GB)
Title: Front loading opto-magnetic recording apparatus with bias magnetic field means retractable from medium insertion path
Inventor: SHIHO MAKOTO
IPC: G11B5/02
Filed: 1987-07-13
Abstract: In an opto-magnetic recording apparatus 101 for radiating a light beam onto an opto-magnetic recording medium 102 while causing magnetic field generating means 103 to apply a bias magnetic field, the opto-magnetic medium is inserted in a direction substantially along a recording surface thereof, and a mechanism is provided for removing said magnetic field generating means 103 from the insertion path when the opto-magnetic recording medium is inserted. Alternative arrangements are detailed (Figs. 4, 5 and Fig. 6 and Fig. 7). 
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Patent GB-2201826-A (GB)
Title: Fastening element for fastening removable toys on exhibiting fixtures
Inventor: BESANA MARIO
IPC: A47F7/03
Filed: 1987-11-30
Abstract: A fastening element for fixing a toy 6 on an exhibiting fixture 6 has an elongate shape with a bottom flange 1 provided at opposite points with ridges 3, and a truncated body 2 extends upwardly from the flange. The body 2 is provided in its top with a pair of truncated cones 4 adapted to receive screws 8 for engaging in holes in the toy 9 to be exhibited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210006-A (GB)
Title: Expandable luggage carrier for a vehicle roof
Inventor: BROWN RONALD HERBERT
IPC: B60R9/055
Filed: 1988-02-03
Abstract: The carrier comprises a base and a top part, the base having hinged flaps 2 on one or two sides and the top part including corresponding gull wing doors 1. The top is attached to the base by an adjustable fastener at each corner which may be set at different heights to accommodate an uneven load. In a second embodiment the top part has a runner (5, Fig 2) around its edge to engage one of two grooves (4) in the base dependent upon the required capacity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215141-A (GB)
Title: Connection of windings to commutator preventing heat distortion
Inventor: STROBL GEORG
IPC: H01R39/04
Filed: 1988-02-15
Abstract: Each commutator segment 16 has a tang 20 with a wall portion 21 having an aperture 22 to locate the tang 20 about a projection 15 on a collar 4 formed on the commutator base 2. The tangs 20 have a U-shaped portion 23 having a lower arm 24 which rests on the collar 4 and is wider than the other arm 25, to form wings 26. When hot forging the tang to an armature coil wire a first electrode bears down on the arm 25 and a second electrode bears down on the wings 26. Heat distortion is limited to the collar portion 4 of the commutator.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202994-A (GB)
Title: Circuit assembly, e.g. for an electronic timepiece
Inventor: MORIYA TATSUO
IPC: G04G99/00
Filed: 1988-02-29
Abstract: A circuit substrate mounting configuration for mounting an IC chip having a built in semiconductor sensor in an electronic timepiece is provided. The circuit substrate is fixed to a base plate at at least two points spaced as far as possible from the IC chip so that the substrate about the IC chip does not contact other elements of the timepiece.
Patent GB-2205988-A (GB)
Title: Tape recorder erase head mounting
Inventor: KIDO KUNIO
IPC: G11B5/024
Filed: 1988-05-18
Abstract: A synthetic resin tape guide 4 on a head mounting plate 3 has an aperture 4b for a head mounting 5 and an aperture 4c for a permanent magnet erase head 7. The head 7 is mounted on a J-shaped slider 6 the rearward shorter portion of which mounts the head and has a side-piece running in slot 4d and the forward portion of which slides in a slot 4e of the guide 4. The arrangement is said to define the position of the erase head widthwise relative to the tape in a manner resulting in effective erasing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225660-A (GB)
Title: A trigger circuit arrangement for a vehicle safety device, eg a crash bag
Inventor: OLSSON JAN
IPC: B60R21/00
Filed: 1988-12-05
Abstract: A safety device in a motor vehicle comprises an air-bag (2) which is triggered in response to a side impact. The triggering arrangement (6) comprises sensors (12-19; S1n, S2n) which respond t o deformation of the skin (5) forming the side of the motor vehicle. The sensors are divided into two groups (12-15, 16-19; S1n, S2n) and at least one sensor in each group must be activated for the air-bag (2) to be inflated. Each sensor may comprise a switch (12-19) which is fromed from a printed circuit board (7) carrying adjacent signal tracks (20, 21; 25, 26) with inter-digitated fingers (22, 23) which can be pressed against a contact pad (11).
Patent GB-2222340-A (GB)
Title: Multiple picture-in-picture display
Inventor: OKAMURA MASATOMO
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 1989-06-08
Abstract: In a multiple picture-in-picture receiver horizontal sync pulses HD are used to trigger digital signal processing circuit 19 to count up write addresses to store each sub-picture signal into memory 20. If tuner 12 is tuned to a channel where no signal is present microcomputer 22 detects the absence of horizontal sync pulses and outputs a high level decision signal S; this causes the write address to be incremented at twice the normal frequency for storing the blank sub-picture signal. Doubling of the write counting rate prevents problems caused by late triggering of the write address counter within digital signal processing circuit 19 which might arise due to missing horizontal sync pulses. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2222439-A (GB)
Title: Clutch cover assembly
Inventor: MAYCOCK IAN COMMANDER
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 1989-08-22
Abstract: A friction clutch cover assembly for a pull type clutch has a diaphragm spring 5 pivoted on a fulcrum ring 2 carried on the clutch cover 4. Also fitted to the clutch cover is location means 2A in the form of a wear resistant ring insert whose radially inner surface acts to locate the outer peripheral edge 11 of the diaphragm spring 5. The insert 2A may be located in a recess 3A in the cover 4. The ring insert 2A may abut a pivot for the spring 5 or be formed integrally with said pivot (Figs 2 and 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236294-A (GB)
Title: Live storage roller conveyor
Inventor: POYNER DONALD EMMANUEL
IPC: B65B13/18
Filed: 1989-09-14
Abstract: The conveyor comprises a plurality of rollers mounted for rotation of respective locations along a track, with the axes of the rollers disposed transversely to the track, wherein, at least one of said locations, there is provided, instead of a conventional such roller, separator means (T) and a roller (R) of reduced length. Thus support is provided at the location for a transverse pallet runner. Separator means (T) and roller (R) may be supported in the same housing (H) (Fig. 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222926-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission system
Inventor: FISHER DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: H04B3/20
Filed: 1989-09-19
Abstract: Synchronisation between the two ends, e.g. of a 144 Kb/sec. subscriber's loop is maintained by a low amplitude pilot tone sent with the data, which is detected at the same time as the data is detected. Detection and elimination of this pilot tone use coefficient generation circuitry similar to those used in the equaliser and echo canceller. The equaliser has a pilot tone coefficient and the phase of the local clock is adjusted if the coefficient exceeds a predetermined value. The sign of the adjustment depends upon the sign of the accumulated coefficient value. The data is sent, after suitable conversion, as a ternary analogue type signal using two-wire twisted pairs. Hybrids, echo cancellation and feedback equalisation are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229666-A (GB)
Title: An annular container for a radioactive liquid which contains solids
Inventor: ROHLEDER NORBERT
IPC: G21F9/22
Filed: 1990-03-09
Abstract: An annular container for holding radioactive liquid which contains solids has an inclined bottom wall (25) at the lowest position (23) of which there is positioned extraction means (27) to extract the mixture from the container. In order to allow complete and oven removal of the solids from the container together with the liquid and in order to prevent sedimentation of the solids, pulsators (15 to 20, 31) are distributed around the annular container, project into the liquid and have air supplied to them. At their bottom ends, the pulsators have outlet nozzles (21, 33, 35) which are disposed parallel with the container bottom wall (25) and which are directed towards the lowest position (23) thereof. 
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Patent GB-2242404-A (GB)
Title: Battery-driven golf cart for walking or riding
Inventor: BEER ROBIN
IPC: B62K5/00
Filed: 1990-03-29
Abstract: The golf cart comprises a steerable single front wheel (23) and a pair of rear wheels on a common axle driven by a battery-operated motor. A cover (15) mounted on the frame forms a platform for a rider and his/her golf bag. A handle (31) has a lower end 32 accommodated in a housing (37) which is connected to the front wheel (23) for steering the latter. The handle is pivotable about a substantially horizontal axis at its lower end for positioning in any selected one of three positions, namely a walking position wherein the handle extends forwardly, a riding position (as shown in Fig. 1) wherein the handle extends rearwardly and upwardly, and a storage position wherein the handle extends rearwardly over and close to the cover (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244261-A (GB)
Title: Double-feed sheet detection apparatus
Inventor: TSUIHIJI YUTAKA
IPC: B65H7/12
Filed: 1990-04-20
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting double-feed of sheets has a light emitting source 1, such as an LED, and a light receiving sensor 2 located on opposite sides of a sheet transport path. Before the first sheet is fed, the gain of a variable gain amplifier 3, which amplifies an output of the sensor, is automatically adjusted so that an output level of the amplifier is set at a constant value. The intensity of the source 1 also is adjusted so that when a single sheet is fed the output is at an appropriately lower level. When the first sheet passes, an output level of the amplifier is measured and the level for a single sheet is stored. Each time a sheet is fed subsequently, the output level is measured and compared with the stored data to detect double-feed. Means are provided to increase the intensity of the source if signal output begins to decrease as single sheets are fed one by one, for example as a result of degradation of the sensor.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232998-A (GB)
Title: Culture medium for hybridoma cells
Inventor: TORRANCE LESLEY
IPC: C12N5/16
Filed: 1990-05-02
Abstract: A composition to increase the survival of hybridoma cells and as a replacement for feeder cells during cloning and/or growth at low cell density and as a replacement for serum during growth at high cell density, comprises a medium supplemented by the addition of medium from a continuously growing human cell line. The composition was used successfully as a replacement for mouse macrophage feeder cells when cloning hybridoma cell lines, and to increase the survival of hybridomas when thawed after storage in liquid nitrogen. The medium supplement was also used as a substitute for serum when growing hybridoma cultures for short periods of time before harvesting antibodies, in order to facilitate antibody purification.
Patent GB-2238519-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security device
Inventor: BOND MARTIN
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 1990-10-08
Abstract: A security device (11) for use in immobilizing vehicles includes a link member (15) having a hook means (14) at one end for engagement with a vehicle's gear selector lever (12) and having lockable shackle means (16) at the other end for lockable engagement with the steering wheel (13) of the vehicle. The link member (15) and hook means (14) are connected by a screw thread to be adjustable in length so as to make the device suitable for use in a wide variety of models of vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239166-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cutting gateaux
Inventor: BISPING FRITZ
IPC: B26D3/24
Filed: 1990-12-14
Abstract: Gateaux cutting apparatus comprises an inlet roller bed (8), an orienting device (6) for taking over gateaux from the roller bed and orienting each gateau, a raisable and lowerable cutting support plate (4) for receiving each oriented gateau and an endless cutting band (1) or pendulum cutter. The support plate (4) raises each gateau up to a position in which it receives a first crosscut by the band and then lowers it below the band. In the lowered position the gateau is rotated through a suitable angle and then raised up by the plate (4) so as to receive a further crosscut by the band (1). The raising. lowering and turning procedure is repeated until the gateau has received the desired number of cuts, i.e. cut into a desired number of slices. At the conclusion of cutting a lifting-off device (5) engages into recesses (7) in the support plate (4) and transfers the cut gateau to an outlet roller bed (8). The support plate (4) is provided with sensors facilitating electronic or optical orientation of the gateau. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240380-A (GB)
Title: Flywheel for power transmission system
Inventor: KOHNO SATOSHI
IPC: F16F9/06
Filed: 1991-01-24
Abstract: An output member 6 engageable with a driven unit is rotatably supported on an input member 4 to be secured on a drive shaft. Dash pots 7 connect the members 4, 6 and transmit torque while damping torsional vibration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244520-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle assembly for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: ELOVIC ANDREW PIERRE
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 1991-01-25
Abstract: A nozzle assembly for a high pressure turbine of a gas turbine engine includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced vanes 49 and a nozzle band 52. The nozzle band 52 supports the vanes and includes a mounting flange 56 extending radially from the nozzle band and adapted to be secured to the gas turbine engine. The nozzle band has an overhang portion 60 axially downstream of the mounting flange. A pin fin bank 70 is formed within the overhang portion for allowing cooling fluid to flow therethrough to cool the overhang portion. The pin fins may be circular in cross section. A layer 90 of oxidation resistant material and a layer 92 of ceramic material may be provided (details disclosed). The band 52 may comprise monocrystal alloy material (details disclosed). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251933-A (GB)
Title: Support structure having built-in light source
Inventor: SUZUKI HIROTSUGU
IPC: A47B13/12
Filed: 1991-05-07
Abstract: A support structure has a built-in light source 2 aimed to project light directly upward onto an object, such as a cocktail glass, from a position directly below it, so as to allow its inherent glittering quality to be shown. The structure includes a recess in the upper portion of a support on which the object is to be placed, a light source 2 at the bottom of the recess, a convex lens 1 at an upper position of the recess, a transparent flat member 3 above the convex lens, a switch at a fixed position in the support, and an electrical wire connecting the switch with the light source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255988-A (GB)
Title: Cage-like haven for protection from earthquakes
Inventor: FENG-PING JAN
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 1991-05-23
Abstract: An anti-quake haven which may be disguised as furniture, comprising a top lid 1, a plurality of mid-pole structures 2 a base frame 5 and a plurality of fastening members; the top lid, the mid-poles and the base frame are assembled together by means of a plurality of connecting 12 pointed ends and connecting receiving sleeves self-contained on the aforesaid major members to form a cubic structure as shown. Various mid-pole structures 4 are assembled together with fastening members 6 so as to constitute a "door" for the strong "furniture" to be used as a haven in case of earthquake. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243940-A (GB)
Title: Hard disk drive module
Inventor: DALZIEL WARREN LEWIS
IPC: H05K7/00
Filed: 1991-06-11
Abstract: A portable hard disk drive module (24) enclosing all of the operative components of the disk drive (52) is removably received by a receptacle (22) in a microcomputer system (10). The disk drive module (24) and the receptacle (22) each have an electrical connector (26, 36) and these connectors are coupled when the module (24) is in an operating position within the receptacle (22). The connectors comprise the sole interface between the operative components of the disk drive (52) and the remainder of the computer system (10).
Patent GB-2259016-A (GB)
Title: Dental floss holder
Inventor: BEDDIE JAMES AUGUSTUS
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 1991-08-22
Abstract: The holder has a handle of tooth brush type with two spaced pins at one end for receiving and holding dental floss or tape. The pins may each have a hole through which the floss or tape is threaded and may be located in holes in the handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248160-A (GB)
Title: Heatable mirrors
Inventor: DAWIR MARC
IPC: A47G1/02
Filed: 1991-08-29
Abstract: A laminated heatable mirror assembly comprises a mirror coating 3 deposited on a first glass sheet 2 which is laminated by its coated face to a second glass sheet 4 by means of intervening adhesive polymeric material 5, 6. The mirror comprises two sheets of glass 2, 4 joined by lamination with the interposition of a polymer material. One of the sheets 4 bears a layer 7 conducting electricity insulated from the outer surface of the mirror and extending between current collectors 8, (9). An electric lead (12 figs 1, 3) connected to a collector 8 passes within and surrounded by the polymer material and is extended, within the laminated assembly 1 to the immediate vicinity of the end of another lead (30) connected to the other collector (9) in a single zone of connection (13) to the electrical supply source. The polymer material and conductive layer section is surrounded by electrically insulating material. A seal 20 of electrically insulating material is disposed along the section of the mirror. The heatable mirror of the invention can be used in particular for auxiliary heating for a bathroom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248687-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescence spectrophotometers
Inventor: HAYASHI TSUTOMU
IPC: G01J1/16
Filed: 1991-09-25
Abstract: A fluorescence spectrophotometer comprises means (1, 2) for irradiating a sample (4) with monochromatic exitation light, an emission monochromator (5) for selecting monochromatic light from fluorescent light emitted from the sample (4), a photometer (6) for generating a primary output signal corresponding to the strength of the light selected by the emission monochromator (5), and filtering means (12) for at least partially eliminating noise from the primary output signal to generate a secondary output signal. The response time of the filtering means (12) is automatically set according to either the primary output value or the strength of the whole of the fluorescent light (measured by another photometer, not shown) in order to eliminate noise from the primary signal. Thus the response time is set at the most suitable value for every sample, whereby accurate quantitative measurements can be made with minimum measuring time. The secondary output signal is divided by the signal from a reference photometer (9) to compensate for changes in the light source (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260899-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella
Inventor: KO CHIEN SIN
IPC: A45B25/02
Filed: 1991-11-04
Abstract: A safer and simplified hand-stretching umbrella comprises a shaft (30), an upper crown (40), stretchers (60) for stretching a canopy, a slider (50) and ribs (70) having first ends (71) pivotally connected to the slider (50) and second ends (72) pivotally connected to the stretchers (60) wherein the slider is slid beyond a position of maximum compression of the ribs to a position of slight relaxation where the canopy is held open. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252461-A (GB)
Title: Paging receiver with resonant box
Inventor: ASAI TAKAYUKI
IPC: H04W84/02
Filed: 1991-11-20
Abstract: A paging receiver having a speaker unit including a first resonant box 104 and a second resonant box 105 arranged to produce higher sound pressure without enlarging the casing of the receiver body. The second resonant box is moulded, has means for fixing a holder to the casing of the paging receiver, and is provided with slits at an input or an output portion thereof to enable sound waves outputted from the first resonant box to resonate therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251444-A (GB)
Title: Down hole drilling tool control mechanism
Inventor: LEE PAUL
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 1991-12-09
Abstract: A mechanism for activating a drilling tool such as an expandable stabilizer comprises a drill string sub 25, and a mandrel 10 having a central bore positioned within the bore of said drill sub and moveable longitudinally within said sub between a deactivated position and an activated position and the reverse, said mandrel having a first portion of large diameter exposed to pressure in the central bore upstream from said mandrel and a second portion having a smaller diameter than said first portion exposed to pressure in said bore downstream from said mandrel, and having a seal 24 between the small diameter portion and the bore of said drill sub to isolate said large diameter portion from pressure downstream of said mandrel. Spring means 32 is located between the mandrel 10 and the drill sub tending to urge the mandrel in a first direction against the pressure on said large diameter portion. A ring 52 is provided in sealed relationship between the mandrel and the drill sub having a check valve 58 set to predetermine the minimum pressure at which fluid will flow there through and controlling the pressure exerted on the large diameter portion of the mandrel. A second check valve 60 determines a pressure at which fluid may flow in the opposite direction under pressure from the spring bias means. The mandrel has cam means adapted to engage follower 14 means to control activation and deactivation of the tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264029-A (GB)
Title: Handles for fishing rods
Inventor: ORME ANDREW STEPHEN
IPC: A01K87/08
Filed: 1992-02-04
Abstract: A fishing rod handle is made up of alternate cork (1) and carbon (2) rings threaded onto and glued to a stem (3) at the end of the rod. These are sanded to the required shape of the handle. The cork enables the angler to maintain a comfortable manual grip while the carbon transmits tactile information concerning vibrations in the rod. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255271-A (GB)
Title: A scarf
Inventor: LEECH PHILIP
IPC: A41D23/00
Filed: 1992-04-28
Abstract: A scarf comprises an elongated strip of material one of whose ends 11 is turned back to overlie the strip and secured thereto to form a loop 14 through which the other end 12 may be passed. The end 11 may be permanently or releasably secured to the strip. The central portion of the scarf may be slightly waisted. <IMAGE>