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Patent GB-2243546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shower cubicles
Inventor: PHILIPS TIMOTHY MARTIN
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 1990-05-02
Abstract: A shower cubicle 1 has a ceiling 2 and four walls 3, enclosing a movable shower head 4 connected, by a supply line 5, to a source of water. The cubicle 1 also has a floor-disposed drain outlet 6. In accordance with the invention, the shower cubicle 1 is provided with means 10 for discharging body-drying air into the cubicle. The means 10 comprise overhead ducting 11 and side ducting 12 connected thereto, also an air supply line 13, a heater 14 and a blower 15. The heater/blower unit 14/15 is under the control of a switch 16 operable by a pull-cord 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243545-A (GB)
Title: Fire protection umbrella
Inventor: LIN MUH-QUEY
IPC: A45B25/00
Filed: 1990-05-03
Abstract: A fire protection umbrella comprises a fire-proof cover (1) of asbestos cloth (2) coated with fire-retarding paint (3) and fully covered with ceramic elements in the form of tubes (4) of wafers (4'). The crown 5 and rib tips 6 are made of a ceramic material. A flash-light (8)15 attached to the handle of the umbrella to produce light. A hood (14) is attached to the bottom of the umbrella cover (1) to cover the user's head in an emergency. The umbrella ribs may be bound to the shaft (7) of the umbrella frame by a cord to prevent the umbrella cover from collapse in an inverted manner so that the umbrella may be used as a parachute to help the user escape from a high-rise building. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240713-A (GB)
Title: Self-opening umbrella frame
Inventor: SEIDEL JOACHIM
IPC: A45B25/16
Filed: 1990-09-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a self opening umbrella frame having canopy rods (D) which can be shortened in at least a twofold manner and having a stick (1) which is telescopic in at least two stages and has on it a displaceable slider (2), to which lower struts (3) of the canopy linkage are linked, and having a drive spring (F) for raising the slider and opening the frame. In order to reduce the manual force required when pulling the slider down upon closing the umbrella canopy and also to minimise the sliding friction of the spring on the stick, the spring (F) is to supported with its lower end (F') on a rigid abutment (W) of the stick (1) and acts on a crown (20) which is displaceable axially relatively to the top of the stick. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241228-A (GB)
Title: Sheet thickness detection assembly
Inventor: HESTOR DAVID ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B65H7/12
Filed: 1991-02-26
Abstract: A sheet thickness detection assembly e.g. for bank notes comprises juxtaposed and spaced reference and sensor rollers (2, 12) between which sheets pass in use. The passage of the sheet displaces the sensor roller (12) relative to the reference roller and this is sensed by linear voltage displacement transducers (17, 18). The ends of the shaft (9) on which the sensor roller is mounted are held in resilient supports (10, 11) to accommodate the displacement of the sensor roller (12) Coupled to the rollers are intermeshing gears (21, 22) which transfer the rotation of one roller to the other. The resilient supports (10, 11) allow the spacing of the centre of the gears to change as the sensor roller (12) is displaced but the gears remain intermeshed. The spacing of the gears while no sheets are present between the rollers is chosen to be non-standard. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247078-A (GB)
Title: Substrate carrying e.g. a heated flow-sensing resistor
Inventor: HECHT HANS
IPC: B32B37/00
Filed: 1991-07-04
Abstract: A layer (2) in which cutouts (3, 3A) are provided, is arranged on at least one part of a surface of a substrate (1) having a plurality of surfaces. If the layer (2) is constructed as a resistance layer of a heating resistor, a balanced thermal load can be achieved in a simple way by expedient distribution and selection of the cross-sectional area of the cutouts. Variation of the form and density of the cutouts is envisaged, to produce a desired heat distribution. As described the cutouts are formed by a laser, and the device is used to sense airflow in the intake of an i.c. engine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258284-A (GB)
Title: A pipeline pig or tool
Inventor: HALES MICHAEL
IPC: B08B9/055
Filed: 1991-07-22
Abstract: A method is provided to transport a tool or pig through the interior of a pipeline system which includes a first pipeline section connected to a second pipeline section of larger internal diameter than the first pipeline section, through which second section a stream of fluid flows. The method comprises providing the pig with a density approximate to that of the fluid in the second pipeline section, and pumping the tool or pig through said first section into the second section. The pig may comprise a body 22 of syntactic foam including glass microspheres in epoxy resin, bypass channels 40-45, an annular polyurethane body 24, guide discs 26, 28, scraper discs 30, 32, 34, 36, stiffener discs 52, 54 and bumpers 48, 50 held together by a bolt 56. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249325-A (GB)
Title: Water saving insert for W.C. cistern
Inventor: DUNNING GEORGE ERNEST
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 1991-08-30
Abstract: A device for withholding a portion of water from a lavatory cistern's total capacity whilst it is emptying during the flushing operation, comprises an enclosure which may be collapsed to form a flat package so as to enable easy insertion into the cistern and which when released inside, opens out as a receptacle full of water occupying a vacant space at the bottom of the cistern. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249078-A (GB)
Title: A container equipped with a lid
Inventor: REMFERT HANS ULRICH
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 1991-09-06
Abstract: A container for paint to be used in a spray pistol, has a lid 1 with an outlet opening 15 and an elastic region 11 which is displaceable inwards by finger pressure towards the interior of the container and automatically resiliently returns to its original position when the finger pressure is removed. The outlet opening 15 may be in the form of a spout having a cap 7 originally integrally formed as part of the lid which has to be cut off in order to form outlet and then inverted to form cap, the cap 7 having an inner plug 8 and an annular recess (16, Fig. 3) for fitting purposes. The region 11 may be of elastic material which automatically regains its original shape, or the resilient returning force can be obtained by other means e.g. a spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249077-A (GB)
Title: Bale wrapping apparatus
Inventor: MCHALE PADRAIC CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 1991-09-12
Abstract: Bale wrapping apparatus (1) comprises a chassis (6) and a tippable bale supporting platform (12) for receiving a bale (2) to be wrapped with sheet polythene (3). Drums (15) drive belts (19) for rotating the bale (2) about its horizontal axis on the bale supporting platform (12) for wrapping. Rollers (22) rotate the bale (2) about its vertical axis during wrapping. Polythene sheet (3) is fed from a roll (4) on a support spindle (34) to the bale (2). A cutting blade (44) mounted on a carrier bar (40) cuts the polythene sheet (3) on a bale (2) being wrapped. A sheet engaging member (60) on a pivot arm (61) is movable from a rest position under the action of an hydraulic ram (67) for gathering portion of the wrapping material (3) prior to cutting. The remainder of the wrapping material (3) is gathered on the carrier bar (40) as the bale supporting platform (12) is pivoted.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261550-A (GB)
Title: Vibration sensitive switch
Inventor: GRANT JOHN THOMAS
IPC: H01H35/14
Filed: 1991-11-13
Abstract: A vibration sensitive switch has a pair of spaced apart parallel contacts (16) contained within a switch body (10) and a movably supported tubular mass (20) inside a chamber in the body. The mass (20) is supported with respect to the switch body (10) by conductive members in the form of two pairs of contact bars (22, 24, 26, 28) secured at each end of the tubular mass and located between the two contacts (16) so that both sets of bars are in electrical contact and resting on and between them by force of gravity. The contact bars (22, 24, 26, 28) are suitably arranged to cross each other at the axial centre of the tubular mass (20) and angled to provide a wedging action when at rest thus providing higher contact pressure than would normally be obtained. When a vibration occurs, the bridging connection between the contact bars (22, 24, 26, 28) and the contacts (16) is interrupted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262394-A (GB)
Title: Mounting contacts in electrical connectors
Inventor: THOMPSON RAY
IPC: H01R13/42
Filed: 1991-11-18
Abstract: An electrical connector has an insulating body 30 with longitudinal chambers 46 running through it. Electrical contact elements 82 are received one each in the chambers (only one contact is shown). Each chamber has projections  alpha  and  beta  and each contact element has rebates 86. Rotation of the contact element in the chamber relative to the body from an initial orientation to a second orientation engages the rebates 86 with the projections  alpha  and beta  to restrain the elements from longitudinal displacement relative to the body. Projections 50 on the external face of the body 30 can engage an external portion of the contact element when that element is rotated to its second orientation to retain the element from rotating relative to the body. The connector can be a plug or a socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251675-A (GB)
Title: Screw-down non-return valve
Inventor: FRETWELL JAMES KEVIN
IPC: F16K15/18
Filed: 1992-01-07
Abstract: A screw-down non-return valve having a lockable abutment element 13 which, when locked in one position, limits axial movement of a spindle 2 and prevents the valve from being positively opened. When the abutment element 13 is released and withdrawn from its operative position, the spindle 2 can move more freely in a axial direction and hence a valve closure element 9 can be positively lifted from its valve seat 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256622-A (GB)
Title: Flying body with mechanism for deploying control fins.
Inventor: LEIDENBERGER THOMAS
IPC: F42B10/14
Filed: 1992-06-04
Abstract: A flying body (10) has rudder blades (12) each adjustable about an associated bearing axis (24) between a swung-in rest position and a flight position swung away from the body (10). Associated with each rudder blade (12) is a mechanism (28) to damp the deployment movement of the corresponding rudder blade (12) and to lock the rudder blade (12) in the flight position. In this way a rebounding of the rudder blade (12) as a result of a surplus of energy of the rudder blade (12) during the deployment movement is reliably precluded. Mechanism (28) includes two spring blades (30) with bent end portions (32). During deployment, the portions (32) bear frictionally against corners (34) of the blade roots (22) for damping, and when the flight position is reached the positions (32) engage recesses (44) in the root to lock the latter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269074-A (GB)
Title: Telephone call monitor
Inventor: GODDARD PETER
IPC: H04M15/28
Filed: 1992-07-25
Abstract: THE TELEPHONE CALL MONITOR can be incorporated in a telephone to provide up to four additional technical features: viz A VISUAL COST DISPLAY 1 which shows the ongoing cost of the telephone call being made, A LAST CALL COST DISPLAY 2, which shows the cost of the last call made, A ROLLING COST TOTAL DISPLAY 3, which gives the accumulative cost total of all calls made to date, and A NUMERICAL COUNTER DISPLAY 4, which shows the total number of calls made to date. A visual or audible warning is associated with the VISUAL COST DISPLAY 1 - activated automatically when a pre-set cost level is reached. UNIT COST CONTROLS are incorporated in the unit which permit a variation of charges and time settings within a given time cycle in respect of the VISUAL COST DISPLAY 1. The monitoring unit may also be a separate unit, either linked or independent from the existing telephone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259705-A (GB)
Title: Polypeptide inhibitor of viral replication
Inventor: O'HARE PETER FRANCIS JOSEPH
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 1992-09-15
Abstract: A polypeptide which inhibits the replication of Herpes Simplex Virus and like viruses, which has the amino acid sequence of at least a portion of the region 360-367 as shown in SEQ ID No. 1 of the Herpes Simplex Virus protein Vmw 65, or region 360-366 of Vmw 65, or a conservatively modified variant thereof, preferably with the proviso that the polypeptide does not extend beyond amino acid 372 of the said protein.
Patent GB-2272014-A (GB)
Title: The encapsulated window
Inventor: ROWLANDS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E06B3/56
Filed: 1992-10-27
Abstract: The encapsulated window (1) has a machined or moulded shape which enables it to be used as a display window of a larger panel such as a keyboard, display bezel or, facia panel. The shape of the window insert (1) provides a small rim around the outer profile which acts as a support onto the panel laminations (2) and backplate/p.c.b. (3) in the event of any impact to the front face. There is a sealant and bonding agent (4) which bonds the window insert (1) into position and also provides a seal to prevent the ingress of moisture and liquids but also provides an air-tight seal to prevent gas leakages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268214-A (GB)
Title: Improved door assembly
Inventor: COX JOHN HASTINGS
IPC: E06B3/48
Filed: 1993-07-23
Abstract: In order to allow a fire door to close despite the presence of an obstruction, e.g. a fire hose passing through the door opening, the invention provides a door assembly comprising a first panel member (1) which constitutes the major portion of the assembly, and a second panel member (2) which is pivotally connected to the first panel member. The pivot axis for the second member extending across substantially the entire width of the first panel member. Pivoting of the second member allows the door assembly to close despite the presence of the obstruction.
Patent GB-2280657-A (GB)
Title: Compartmented containers
Inventor: DALE JAMES PATRICK
IPC: B65D25/08
Filed: 1993-08-03
Abstract: A container 1 has first and second chambers 2, 3 for containing different media, a plug 10 provided in an opening 8 for communicating the chambers whereby the media can mix together, and an actuator (17, fig. 3) operable from the exterior of the container for operating the plug 10 to effect communication without opening the chambers to the exterior. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270179-A (GB)
Title: Elevator information display
Inventor: YAMAGISHI YASUYUKI
IPC: B66B3/00
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: An elevator information display system has an information input terminal 15, 13 coupled to a plurality of interface stations 17, 18a, 18b... provided in an elevator cage and at each floor hoarding point to control information displays 11, 12a, 12b... The information input terminal 15, 13 transmits inputted character message data and a plurality of the character data, the latter from a ROM 26 and/or a ROM in 15. Each of the interface stations stores the character data in an electrically-rewritable memory 23 and converts the character message data to display pattern data by referring to the character data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274565-A (GB)
Title: Method of setting up a mobile telephone terminal
Inventor: KONNO MASAHIRO
IPC: H04W12/12
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: A first ID code ESN (electronic serial number) for apparatus identification and a second ID code MIN (mobile identification number) such as a telephone number are stored beforehand in a non-volatile memory of a mobile telephone terminal 11. In order to prevent unlawful use of the mobile telephone terminal in mobile communication, (i) the first ID code is encrypted by an external writing device 12 and then input to the mobile telephone terminal, (ii) the mobile telephone terminal 11 writes the encrypted first ID code in the non-volatile memory 21e, and (iii) the encrypted first ID code is decoded at the time of communication and transmitted to the network along with the second ID code.
Patent GB-2281909-A (GB)
Title: A propylene glycol cyclohexyl ether derivative
Inventor: WATANABE TOMONARI
IPC: C09K23/42
Filed: 1993-09-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula I   <IMAGE> wherein R<1> represents a straight or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R<2> represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; and n represents an integer of from 1 to 3. This compound is useful as a detergent, as a solvent for a wide variety of applications and as a film-forming agent.
Patent GB-2283869-A (GB)
Title: Protective arrangement for remote controlled winching or slide-bed apparatus
Inventor: GROVES ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: H02H7/00
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: Winching apparatus comprising a winch M, means for operating the winch 2 and 3, and a remote control apparatus W connected to the operating means by a cable, wherein a safety cut-out mechanism is provided which comprises a cut-out trip 6 acting to stop the winching operation and an electrical connection 5 between the remote control apparatus and the trip such that upon a short circuit occurring between the electrical connection and another wire in the cable, the trip is actuated. The cut-out mechanism preferably comprises an additional, earthed, wire 8 in the cable, positioned centrally, so that damage to the cable is likely to cause a damaged wire to contact the earthed wire, thus activating the trip. This arrangement is also useful with slide-beds and applicable to both electrically and hydraulically operated machines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279865-A (GB)
Title: Shelving system
Inventor: BYFIELD CLAYTON PAUL
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 1994-06-06
Abstract: A shelving system of particular utility as a retail display system comprises a plurality of shelf units (9, 10, 11) arranged one above the other and hingedly connected at abutting edges thereof. The topmost shelf unit (9) is hingedly connected to a support (20). The shelf units (9, 10, 11) are spaced outwardly from the support (20) by rods (4) extending generally perpendicularly from the back of each shelf unit (9, 10, 11). Rods (4) are adjustable in length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277851-A (GB)
Title: Aural annunciator circuit for a receiver
Inventor: DEMURO DAVID M
IPC: H04W4/16
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: An aural annunciator circuit for a radio receiver and a radio transmitter incorporating such. The annunciator circuit is operative to generate an aural signal when a signal is transmitted to the receiver in a manner analogous to telephonic ringer circuitry of conventional telephonic apparatus (606). The aural signal is of a signal level of a relatively high magnitude when the receiver in which the aural annunciator circuit is embodied is configured in a closed configuration and the aural signal is of a relatively low magnitude when the receiver is configured in an open configuration (618). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280954-A (GB)
Title: Optical fluid contamination monitor
Inventor: HARWICK WARREN J
IPC: G01N21/03
Filed: 1994-08-03
Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring fluid contaminant level in a closed circuit hydraulic or lubrication system includes a light source 40 positioned on one side of a fluid sample path 38a for directing light energy into fluid flowing in the sample path, a photosensor 46 positioned on the same side of the sample path, and a reflector 48b positioned on an opposing side of the sample path for receiving light from the source transmitted through the sample fluid and reflecting such light back through the fluid to the photosensor. The photosensor 46 provides an electrical signal as a function of intensity of light incident thereon from the light source 40 after having twice passed through the fluid, and the concentration or level of contaminants in the fluid is indicated as a function of such electrical signal. Thus, the concentration of contaminants that extinguish light energy transmitted through the fluid is indicated as an inverse function of light intensity at the photosensor, and may be compared to a preset target threshold level for indicating an undesirably high contamination level. The apparatus may be wavelength-selective (Figure 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281605-A (GB)
Title: Rotary damper
Inventor: SCHMIDT KLAUS
IPC: F16F9/12
Filed: 1994-09-01
Abstract: A rotary damper comprises a housing (10) and a cylindrical rotor (12) rotatably supported in the housing (10) and with annular clearances (40, 42) between the rotor (12) and the housing (10) being filled with a viscous flowable material. The housing (10) comprises a pivot (16) extending from one end inwardly within it to form an annular space (20). The rotor (12) comprises an annular cylindrical portion (22) received by the annular space and forming the annular clearances (40, 42) which are filled with the viscous material and which provides the damping function. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282569-A (GB)
Title: Droplet generator.
Inventor: PERARA GURUGE ELMO LAKSHMA
IPC: B41J2/04
Filed: 1994-10-10
Abstract: A fluid dispenser suitable for printing includes a supply channel 25 along which a main fluid is transmitted. In the stable state of the dispenser, the main fluid is constrained to follow wall 33 due to the Coanda effect. When the pressure of a control fluid in a channel 28 is increased by application of a pulse to a heating element 29, it causes a wave front to he formed in the main fluid which is intercepted by a splitter 36 and a droplet 35 of main fluid is ejected. The device is suited to generating ink droplets in an ink jet printer, in which the droplet velocity is dependent on the flow rate of the main fluid, and the droplet size is dependent on the pulse. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286496-A (GB)
Title: Tracking lidar
Inventor: OKAMURA SHIGEKAZU
IPC: G01S17/08
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: A lidar, adapted for use on a moving vehicle, tracks targets by comparing their positions and the amplitudes of returns from them measured in a present scan with their positions and amplitudes of their returns predicted on the basis of previous scans. Alternatively, the amplitude determined in the previous scan may be used. A match between targets in succeeding scans is declared if predicted and measured valued are close enough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295005-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle indicator light set
Inventor: MICHAEL MOURAD ZAKY
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 1995-11-08
Abstract: An indicator light set to be used on bicycles. It contains three front light segments, one for night use and two for front right and left direction indication(s). There are also three rear light segments, one for night use combined with brake light in between two rear right and left direction indication lights. Both pairs of direction indication lights are controlled by a three-way position switch fitted on the either side of the handle-bars. It can be operated by either thumb. The application of brakes are sensed by microswitches fitted on the brake mechanisms or on the brake levers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295703-A (GB)
Title: Inference apparatus
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI HIROYOSHI
IPC: G06N5/02
Filed: 1994-07-05
Abstract: An apparatus for correctly inferring the causes of a failure of a driving machine or the like. Each time a true cause is found, the data on the degree of relevance of the cause is so corrected that the degree of relevance of this cause becomes high and those of the other causes become low. On the basis of the data on the failure rate and the data on the degree of relevance, the certainty of each cause is inferred by a first inferring means. The data on the predicted failure rate of each cause and the data on the actual failure rate are compared, and the certainty of each cause is inferred by a second inferring means in such a way that the certainty of a cause having less errors becomes higher. The certainties inferred by the first and second inferring means are weighted in a predetermined way. Based upon these weighted certainties, final certainties are inferred. <IMAGE>