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Patent GB-2150836-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary device for gripping catheters
Inventor: HENRYSSON KRISTER
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 1984-12-04
Abstract: The invention relates to an auxiliary device for intermittently catheterizing females, and in particular girls suffering from a motory handicap. The invention is characterized in that the catheter tube (1) forming part of the device is attached to a hand-grip (3) which facilitates insertion of the catheter tube into the urethra of the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172450-A (GB)
Title: Spark-proof power supply system for remotely operated devices
Inventor: BYALIK SERGO IZRAILOVICH
IPC: H02H9/00
Filed: 1985-03-06
Abstract: A power supply unit 1 is connected to controlled stations 3 via a line 2 and junctions 7 leading to branch lines 8. Each station 3 has a unit 9 at a junction 7 and a unit 10 at the remote end of the corresponding branch 8. The unit 10 includes a main voltage stabilizer 14 and a load 15, and the unit 9 includes an additional voltage stabilizer 11 having outputs supplying both a switch 13 at the input to branch 8 and an address decoder 12 which controls the switch 13. The units 3 are activated in succession. If a sensor 4 detects a break or short circuit in the branch 8 of an activated unit 3, a protection circuit 5 disconnects the power source 6 in the supply 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156894-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements for detachably holding a parking meter to a pole
Inventor: BLAKE DENNIS JAMES
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 1985-03-18
Abstract: In an arrangement for detachably holding a parking meter (3, 60) to the top of a pole (2), an intermediate member (1) is fixed to the pole and has a first cylinder (13) with bayonet slots (14) for extending up through a hole (31) in the base (32) of the meter housing (3). The meter housing (3) has a second cylinder (33) for surrounding the first cylinder (13) and having a bayonet pin (34). The two cylinders (13,33) have openings (15,35,36) aligned when the bayonet fitting is fastened so as to accommodate a securing pin (50). A lockable meter cover (60) has a portion (61) which clamps a handle (51) on the securing pin (50) inside the meter. Thus the meter is removable from the pole by unlocking the cover (60) to enable manual withdrawal of the securing pin (50) followed by rotation of the meter to undo the bayonet fitting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173746-A (GB)
Title: Steering and propelling a vehicle
Inventor: TATYANKO NIKOLAI VASILIEVICH
IPC: B62D11/08
Filed: 1985-04-15
Abstract: A self-propelled agricultural vehicle comprises steerable front wheels 2 mounted on stub axle assemblies 14, and rear drive wheels 3 and 4. A hydrostatic transmission comprises pumps 6,9 driven by an engine 5 and driving motors 7,10. Pumps 6,9 deliver fluid when a pedal 26 is depressed. When the front wheels 2 are steered away from their straight-ahead positions, a cable 27 moves a lever 22 so that control levers 18,19 of the pumps 6,9 are differentially adjusted. Thus, the drive wheel 3 or 4 at the inside of the turn is driven slower than the drive wheel 3 or 4 at the outside of the turn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2165187-A (GB)
Title: Module installation and removal
Inventor: WOUTS MARINUS ANTHONIUS
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 1985-06-05
Abstract: A module (13) is installed on or removed from a support structure using a vessel (10) with and the module is suspended from the vessel by cranes (18) provided on the vessel while installation or removal is accomplished. The module is suspended from below its centre of gravity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177629-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control system for machine tool turning machines
Inventor: WIGHTMAN ERIC JEFFREY
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 1985-07-17
Abstract: Coolant contained in tank (3) disposed symmetrically between the headstock (1) and tailstock (2) in the base of a turning machine is pumped by means of a coolant pump (14) to headstock bearings (8), (9) via manifolds (6), (7) and thence to tailstock quill bearings (12), (13) via manifolds (10), (11). The coolant is then routed to the tank (3) in the base of the machine for re-circulation. The head and tail stock units are thereby maintained at similar temperatures to avoid thermal distortion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177845-A (GB)
Title: Battery box
Inventor: SEXTON DAVID ALAN
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 1985-07-19
Abstract: A battery box for use in a gas-fired appliance, for example a domestic, gas- fired cooking appliance comprises a sheet metal component which is shaped and bent to form a base (11) and two end walls (12, 13). One of the endwalls (12) has a slotted opening to retain an electrically insulating bush (22) carrying a terminal member (24). The end walls are formed with wing members having punched-out polarity symbols. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180566-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated curb unit for a standing roof seam
Inventor: BRUESKE RALPH H
IPC: E04D13/03
Filed: 1985-09-18
Abstract: A prefabricated curb unit is seamed into the double lock standing seams used to interjoin roof panels. The seams 94 are first made and then unit 10 is positioned and the seams of this unit united with those of the roof panels, RP1, RP2 etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181226-A (GB)
Title: Gas hobs
Inventor: GOBLE ARTHUR RICHARD
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 1985-09-20
Abstract: A gas hob comprises one or more gas burners, a lid movable between an open position giving access to the burner or burners and a closed position in which the lid covers the burner or burners, and a gas control valve operated by the lid for controlling the supply of gas to the burner or burners, ignition means, including a microswitch 3 operable by a rod 5 and an expansible member 7, being provided which is operable for a predetermined period when the lid is moved from its closed position for igniting any gas issuing from any of the burners.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166770-A (GB)
Title: Conservatory
Inventor: HOSKINS BRIAN
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1985-09-20
Abstract: A lean-to structure to be located against an existing wail comprising a glazed roof (5) and a front wall (4), has a first hinge connection (25,37) at the upper part of the roof to enable the upper part to be secured to the existing wall at varying heights, a gutter (14) disposed at the upper part of the front wall and a second hinge connection (19,30) between the gutter and a member (23) extending along the lower part of the roof arranged so that water from the roof discharges into the gutter and so that the member, the second hinge connection and part of the gutter constitute a barrier to prevent water penetrating the structure between the lower end of the roof and the upper end of the front wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170716-A (GB)
Title: Tooth restoration and means for use therein
Inventor: KURER HANS GUSTAV
IPC: A61C5/85
Filed: 1986-02-06
Abstract: A method of and means for tooth restoration is disclosed wherein an inclusion, in the form of a preformed body (11) is utilised in the creation of a contact point with an adjacent tooth (24). The body (11) has a profiled knuckle-forming surface and is positioned in the tooth cavity (21) and held in pressure contact with a matrix band (22) whilst the cavity (21) is filled with composite resin (25) so as at least partially to embed the body therein, as the resin is cured or set, with the body maintained in position in pressure contact with the matrix band until the band is removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172915-A (GB)
Title: A foldable part cox-like building structure
Inventor: NAUGHTON THOMAS VENANTIUS
IPC: E04B1/344
Filed: 1986-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a structure and in particular, to a collapsible structure such as a shed. The structure 1 comprises a pair of side walls 2 and 3 hingedly mounted to a framework 9 which is in turn mounted to a wall (8 Figure 1). A roof 7 is also hingedly mounted to the framework 9. A front wall 5 may be pivoted to the side wall 2 and releasably engages the side wall 3 to form a door. The structure 1 is collapsible from an erected position to a folded away position where the side walls 2 and 3, the front wall 5 and the roof 7 lie parallel to each other and totally overlap each other. Bolts (30 Figure 5) secure the side walls 2 and 3 and roof 7 in the erected position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180190-A (GB)
Title: Production of optical cable
Inventor: GILL RONALD YAXLEY
IPC: B29C48/06
Filed: 1986-06-16
Abstract: A process for producing optical cable having a central strength member (1) of non-conducting material surrounded by a grooved core (4), in which a layer (3) of thermoplastic material softenable by dielectric heating is interposed between the strength member and the core, and the assembly is passed through a dielectric heating unit and twisted while the intermediate layer is in a softened state to cause the grooves to take up a helical or periodically reversing helical path, subsequent cooling leaving the grooves extending in a helical manner about the core axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180527-A (GB)
Title: Control and monitoring of dispenser, e.g. for cigarettes
Inventor: PORTSMOUTH BRIAN
IPC: G07F7/02
Filed: 1986-09-12
Abstract: A dispensing device for articles (2) of fixed shape, for example, boxes, cartons or tins, comprises a housing (1), including means (3) for defining a plurality of rows of the articles (2) to be dispensed, the housing being arranged such that the next article to be dispensed in each row is visible to the operator, and the dispenser including gating means for retaining the articles to be dispensed in a withdrawn position within the housing such that the articles cannot be removed from the dispenser; means (5) for entry of an operator identity; means (5) for selecting an article to be dispensed; and means for producing a signal following entry of operator identity and selection of an article to be dispensed, to cause the gating means to retract temporarily to allow a single article to be dispensed, the gating means being activated during removal of the article to prevent removal of further articles from the same row as the article removed.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197108-A (GB)
Title: Speed limit alarm for motor vehicle
Inventor: WATHERSTON MAXWELL BRUCE
IPC: G01P1/04
Filed: 1986-11-05
Abstract: The alarm includes a sensing unit (Figs. 2 and 3, not shown) connected to the vehicle speedometer cable to emit a series of electrical pulses whose frequency is dependent on vehicle speed. Circuitry receives these pulses and includes a frequency to voltage converter whose output is applied to a network of comparators IC2B each receiving a respective reference signal representative of a respective set speed. The output of such comparator is fed to a gate circuit which switches an alarm device on and off as the speed of the vehicle passes through each selected speed limit for both increasing and decreasing speed of the vehicle. The sensing unit preferably includes a rotor (8) with a series of holes (14) rotating passed a light emitting diode (17) and a phototransistor (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185127-A (GB)
Title: Fusion splicing optical fibres
Inventor: RAYIT NARINDERJEET SINGH
IPC: G02B6/255
Filed: 1986-12-08
Abstract: Optionally dissimilar, coated optical fibres 1,6 are fused together, said fibres 1,6 having their ends cleaved with end angles of less than one degree between the axis of the optical fibre and the direction normal to the cleaved end of the core, being clamped between two electrodes 12,13 in a fusion splicing machine 7 and their cores aligned, possibly by means of power monitoring 9, the aligned fibre ends being fused together by means of an electric arc acting for 0.2-0.4 seconds whilst simultaneously producing a relative longitudinal movement of the fibres towards one another. At least one of the fibres may be monomode and may have a D-shaped cross-section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184528-A (GB)
Title: Clothes washing and spin drying machines
Inventor: PARSONS ROGER JAMES
IPC: D06F34/28
Filed: 1986-12-17
Abstract: A combined clothes washing and spin drying machine in which the final spinning takes place automatically in one of two speed ranges dependent on the particular programme selected, and in which selection of the actual spin speed within either of the two speed ranges is effected by a common vertically movable manual control, scales indicative of the various fabric groups suitable for the respective speed ranges disposed on opposite sides of the manual control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208524-A (GB)
Title: Espagnolette drive mechanism
Inventor: RICKETTS GERALD
IPC: E05C9/02
Filed: 1987-04-07
Abstract: An espagnolette fastening mechanism for a door or window comprises a rack and pinion mechanism (22, 24) for transmitting drive from a rotary handle (17) to a reciprocating bar (12). The rack and pinion mechanism is mounted in a housing (21) which is separate from the bar (12). Projections (25) extend from the housing to engage recesses (26) in the bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204933-A (GB)
Title: Rack and pinion steering gear
Inventor: JONES ALAN
IPC: F16H55/28
Filed: 1987-05-19
Abstract: A rack and pinion steering gear which is intended for use in a road or other vehicle utilises a rack 11 which is initially of polygonal form in cross- section along the whole of its length, teeth 17 being machined along a part of the length of said rack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200067-A (GB)
Title: Continuous seam welding methods and apparatus
Inventor: MELVILLE MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B23K26/067
Filed: 1987-07-02
Abstract: A method of producing a continuous seam weld between two mating surfaces of a can includes the steps of supplying a bolus of laser energy at alternate spaced locations (1,2 etc.) along the line of the mating surfaces to effect local melting of the mating surfaces. The bolus of energy is then allowed to dissipate initially by way of an enlargement in the size of the melt pool and subsequently by cooling to a level at which the pool solidifies. A further bolus of laser energy is supplied at intervening spaced locations (3) along the line of the mating surfaces to effect local melting of the mating surfaces. This bolus of energy is allowed to dissipate initially by way of an increase in the size of the melt pool and subsequently by cooling. The spacing between the alternate and intervening locations (1, 2, 3) and the power of the bolus of energy being of such magnitude that the size of each pool produced at each intervening location (3) during its enlargement overlaps a solidified pool (1, 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212828-A (GB)
Title: A gutter guard to keep out rubbish
Inventor: ARCHER DAVID
IPC: E04D13/076
Filed: 1987-11-24
Abstract: A gutter guard 10 in the form of a generally flat elongate grid, has a width substantially equal to the internal width of a standard gutter 36 measured across the rims thereof, the guard may be of moulded plastics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199080-A (GB)
Title: Valve arrangement for a bi-directional rotary pump
Inventor: FRIMLEY CHARLES HENRY
IPC: F04D29/48
Filed: 1987-12-08
Abstract: A valve arrangements 3 for a rotary bi-directional pumps 1 comprises a valve chamber 30, two substantially tangentially but oppositely arranged outlets 24, 25 from the pump chamber 10 of the pump 1 forming two inlets 26, 27 to the valve chamber, two outlets 41, 42 from the valve chamber each associated with a respective one of the inlets 26, 27 and a valve member 37 in the valve chamber with an obturating part 44 and an actuating part 45, the valve member 37 being movable between a first stable position in which the obturating part 44 closes a first of the outlets 41, 42 and a second stable position in which the obturating part 44 closes the second of the outlets 41, 42, the actuating part 45 being subject to the pressures of the inlets 26, 27 to move the obturating part 44 between the said two positions in dependence on the relative inlet pressures of the two inlets 26, 27. Other forms of valve member are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206663-A (GB)
Title: Self-adjusting slack adjuster
Inventor: TRILLA ANTONIO SEGURA
IPC: F16D23/12
Filed: 1988-05-20
Abstract: An automatic length adjuster particularly for a clutch control cable comprises a tubular body telescopically engaged with a hollow cylindrical body traversed by the clutch cable which is anchored to the tubular body so as to be tensioned in use by a compression, compensation spring interposed between the bodies. The cylindrical body houses a mechanism for connecting the control cable operatively to the cylindrical body at different relative longitudinal positions so that control forces are transmitted from the cable to the clutch lever via the cylindrical body, in use, the said relative position changing with changes in the position of the clutch lever due to wear of the clutch disc linings. The adjuster is further provided with a system retaining it in a contracted condition to facilitate installation.
Patent GB-2208836-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mounting structures
Inventor: WHITEHEAD WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B66C23/62
Filed: 1988-08-22
Abstract: A mounting structure 20, e.g. for supporting a crane, has rollers 23, 24 which can be driven through sprockets 27 and splined axles 25, 26 and are adapted to run on rails on a vehicle. Telescoped cross-members 30, 32 and 31, 33 can be moved in and out by ram 36 to vary the lateral separation of the rollers so that they can run on rails of different separations. An auxiliary chassis has rails 41, 42 with cross members 44, 45 which can be extended or retracted by ram 48 to vary the separation of the rails 41, 42. The chassis has projections 51 enabling it to be mounted on a vehicle to receive the structure 20 from the vehicle or enable the structure to move on the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232966-A (GB)
Title: Device for drawing fluid from, and supplying fluid to, a container
Inventor: CHESTER DAVID ROBERT
IPC: B08B9/093
Filed: 1988-08-30
Abstract: A device (10) for use in the handling of fluid held in a container comprises an integral assembly of two pipes (12, 14) in a concentric relation, each pipe having an independent opening (24, 34) at one end of the assembly for communication with the interior of a container when that end of the assembly is inserted into the container. Each pipe (12, 14) also has at the other end respective independent openings (22, 42) for coupling to a pump and/or source of pressurised fluid. Liquid may be withdrawn from the container through pipe (14), pipe (12) then acting as a vent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227208-A (GB)
Title: Document assembly
Inventor: ALDERSON JACKIE LESLIE
IPC: B41L1/22
Filed: 1989-01-21
Abstract: A document assembly, for example an assembly which permits the making of multiple copies, one of which copies is contained in a weather-resistant sub-assembly, comprises a backing sheet (1) and a first sheet (5) for recording information thereon and which is secured to the backing sheet by a first strip of adhesive (6) adjacent to one edge thereof. A cover sheet (15) of transparent plastics material is secured to the first sheet (5) by a second strip of adhesive (16) adjacent to said edge and is secured to the backing sheet (1) by third and fourth strips of adhesive (17) adjacent to opposing edges of the backing sheet. The strips of adhesive (17) adjoin at one end of each thereof an opposing end of the strip of adhesive (16) so as to enclose the first sheet (5) along three adjoining edges thereof. A second sheet (18) for recording information thereon is secured to the first sheet (5) by a fifth strip of adhesive (19) adjacent to that edge of the first sheet opposite the first strip of adhesive (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221360-A (GB)
Title: Constant power control of electric heater for alternative supply voltages
Inventor: MA GIL-PYUNG
IPC: H02M5/257
Filed: 1989-03-03
Abstract: The control provides a constant power supply to a heater 60 regardless of whether the A.C. supply is 220 volts or 110 volts, and comprises a voltage sensing circuit 1 providing a high or low reference signal when the mains voltage is high or low respectively, a timing pulse generator 2 providing an output signal which is low for one cycle in four of the mains supply, and a trigger signal generator 3 responsive to the outputs of circuits 1 and 2 so as to provide triac 70 with trigger pulses (Fig. 2G) at every zero crossing of the supply when the input is at 110 volts or with trigger pulses at the two zero crossings of only one in every four of the supply cycles when the input voltage is at 220 volts (Fig. 3G). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220508-A (GB)
Title: Two-state object control system
Inventor: EMELYANOV STANISLAV VASILIEVIC
IPC: G05B11/26
Filed: 1989-06-20
Abstract: A two-state object control system comprises a comparator unit (1), a master analogue signal generator unit (7), a proportional and floating controller (16), and an analogue to pulse train converter (19) whose output is connected to the input of a controlled object (5). Two outputs of controlled object (5) drive corresponding inputs (11, 12) of master analogue signal generator unit (7) with one input (11) being interconnected with one input (2) of comparator unit (1). The other input (3) of comparator unit (1) is connected to the output (6) of signal generator unit (7). A reference signal unit (9) is also connected to the signal generator unit (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236031-A (GB)
Title: Video mixer and special effects unit
Inventor: CHALMERS RONALD
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 1989-06-30
Abstract: The unit is capable of selectively combining a current input video signal with an earlier video signal, both signals being decomposed 20-30 into Y, U, and V components and digitised 46, 50, 52, the earlier signal being stored 80. The stored signal components, and the current components present at latches 56, may be combined in their digital form at mixer 102, eg in complementary amounts as determined by the setting of gain units 92,94,110,112, passed through a D/A converter 68 for reformation at 76 as a composite signal for a gradual or stepped fade for example. One set of components could be selectively inverted before combination. Alternatively one set of signals could be wiped to the other, with superimposition of cross-hairs at the border between the two images; or the live and stored images could be displayed in frame alternation, so that differences will appear as flickering areas. The unit is arranged 20-30 to act on either PAL or NTSC inputs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234762-A (GB)
Title: Cavity tray & insulation system
Inventor: KNOX COLIN JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: E04D13/14
Filed: 1989-07-25
Abstract: A cavity tray system for use in a cavity wall. The system comprises a cavity unit 11, a tray 12 and a stopend 15. The tray 12 includes a horizontal base 24 and an upstand 25. The cavity unit 11 includes a channel 19 arranged to receive the top end of the upstand 25 a horizontal web 22 extending rearwardly and a vertically extending insulation member 23.
Patent GB-2223379-A (GB)
Title: Bell capacitance measuring circuit
Inventor: BINNIE ALEXANDER J
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 1989-09-26
Abstract: Remote measurement of the bell capacitance in the line conductors at a telephone receiver is performed using a known capacitance 7 which is charged to a predetermined voltage. The connections of the charged capacitor are then switched to the line conductors 5 of the receiver to partially discharge the capacitor through the line conductors. High impedance monitoring means 8 are connected to the capacitance to produce, from the resulting voltage drop, a signal that is a measure of the capacitance in the receiver circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237273-A (GB)
Title: Attenuated hazardous waste disposal system
Inventor: CHURCHILL-PHILLIPS ANTHONY
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 1989-10-16
Abstract: Hazardous waste substances are diluted with raw sea water to a safe level. The resultant solution is transported by sea tanker to a disused sub-sea oil well production platform and pumped into tanks aboard the platform and further diluted. The further diluted solution is then pumped into the well bore, using the existing platform equipment, and on into the oil reservoir for permanent disposal.