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Patent GB-2241888-A (GB)
Title: Hand drier
Inventor: ALLEN PETER WALDRON
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: A hand drier has an air outlet at which an object for drying is presented and about which are mounted a plurality of transmitters of electromagnetic radiation located in the vicinity of the outlet, the transmitters being spaced apart one from another and from at least one receiver sensitive to the radiation. The receiver is masked to prevent direct emissions from any and all of the transmitters reaching the receiver; the transmitters and the, or each, receiver are located relative to a working volume at the air outlet and operate so that on an object being located in the working volume a drying cycle is initiated by the emission from the transmitters being scattered so as to cause at least indirect emission from the object to fall on the, or at least one, receiver. Preferably operation of the drier is effected with electromagnetic radiation which is at or near the infra red portion of the spectrum. The transmitters and the receiver or receivers are conveniently mounted on a common structural element such as a circuit board.
Patent GB-2261771-A (GB)
Title: Flat plate antenna.
Inventor: TWELVES ALAN
IPC: H01Q21/24
Filed: 1991-11-20
Abstract: A dual polarised flat plate antenna (10-38) has a single circular waveguide output (44-48) accommodating probes for both polarisations. A low noise block (58) has a complementary single circular waveguide input (56) and is rotatably attached to the antenna. The low noise block input couples with both probes to feed a common low noise block circuit. Rotation of the low noise block relative to the antenna provides continuously variable polarisation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250192-A (GB)
Title: Edging strips for flush fitted floorcoverings
Inventor: CENTA ANTONY RICHARD
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1991-11-19
Abstract: The invention relates to edging strips for fixing floorcoverings, which are particularly suitable for use as dividers between adjacent floor areas. The edging strip (1) comprises interfitting housing and insert strips (2, 3), the housing strip (2) fitting within the floor surface and presenting an upper edge portion (4) flush with the surface of the floorcovering (18) and the insert strip (3) providing a recessed upper surface to which the underside of the floorcovering edge is fixed, co-operating interlocking means (9, 13 to 15) being provided whereby the insert strip fixedly locates on the housing strip by pressing down along the length of said insert strip. The insert strip (3) has a locking projection along one edge for engaging in a co-operating recess (6) in the housing strip (2) and a resilient tongue (13) along its other edge projecting downwardly for engaging in a further co-operating recess (7) in the housing strip. The tongue has a locking projection (15) for catching behind a co-operating locking projection (9) in said further recess. The invention provides an edging strip which, when used as a divider, provides a smooth transition between divided floor areas and prevents damage to the floorcovering edges.
Patent GB-2251223-A (GB)
Title: Sliding roof for an automobile
Inventor: BECKER THOMAS
IPC: B60J7/053
Filed: 1991-12-03
Abstract: The sliding roof comprises a non-slidable, front wind deflector (40), pivotal at its front edge in a roof opening, and a rear sliding lid (31), slidably guided in the roof opening, the roof opening being filled by the mutually adjoining surfaces of wind deflector and sliding lid when the roof is closed. For creating a ventilation gap (85) between the rear edge of the wind deflector (40) and the front edge of the sliding lid (31) in conjunction with an aerodynamically favourable small pivoting out angle of the wind deflector (40), it is provided that the sliding lid (31), starting from its closed position, is pivotally journalled about a pivot axis provided in the vicinity of its rear edge, to lower its front edge. For the opening displacement, the sliding lid (31) is also lowered at its rear edge, with the result that, with low overall depth of the roof construction, the lid is displaceable approximately in a parallel orientation to the roof surface beneath a rear roof surface (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251528-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in digitally-assisted television systems
Inventor: BRIGHTWELL PETER JOHN
IPC: G06T9/40
Filed: 1992-01-17
Abstract: In a digitally-assisted HD-MAC system, the digital assistance data relating to blocks of pixels is encoded by an encoding method which is of a type which produces a variable number of bits per frame. Preferred methods comprise simple, linear or complementary quadtree coding, or a Peano scan with run-length coding. A Huffman code may be employed. If the number of bits produced exceeds the system capacity, the coding method reverts to a fallback mode in which, for example, the areas closest to the centre of the picture receive the greatest coding detail.
Patent GB-2268703-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of a feed roll for a fibre reinforced tape-laying head
Inventor: MILLS ANDREW
IPC: B29B11/16
Filed: 1992-07-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a feed roll for a fibre reinforced tape-laying head are provided. The apparatus includes a source (1) of fibrous reinforcing material (2) and resin matrix material (5, 6) mounted on a backing layer (7, 8), cutting means (13) to cut same into shaped lengths (14) scrap removal means (15) to remove scrap released by the cutting means (13) and a reel (18) to receive a resulting prepared length of tape (20) whereby to form the feed roll (22) (see Figure 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265383-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing naphthalene or derivative thereof by cyclodehydrogenation
Inventor: OTAKE MASAYUKI
IPC: C07C5/41
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: A process for preparing naphthalene or a derivative thereof comprises subjecting a benzene derivative containing at least one substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic hydrocarbon group, which is capable of forming a naphthalene ring, to cyclodehydrogenation in the presence of a zirconia catalyst containing chromium in an oxidized state.
Patent GB-2265728-A (GB)
Title: System and method to compensate for torque overshoot in rotary power tools
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE HUGH L
IPC: G05D17/02
Filed: 1993-04-02
Abstract: A system and method for Compensating for torque overshoot in a rotary power tool wherein the tool is shut off at an adjusted set point value of torque which is below the target value of torque by the amount of torque overshoot comprises determining the relationship between the torque rate in the fastening job to overshoot in the tool while performing a job, monitoring the torque rate while the tool is setting the job, and adjusting the torque set point while the tool is setting the job to compensate for the torque overshoot determined from the foregoing relationship. The relationship between torque rate in the fastening job and overshoot in the tool follows the expression Y=K/X where Y is the overshoot, X is the deceleration time required to tighten the fastener and K is a constant. The foregoing is performed job-to-job developing a running average of the constant K. While the use of torque-time rates is preferred for simplicity and economy, the use of torque-angle rates also is contemplated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278402-A (GB)
Title: Helical gear fluid machine.
Inventor: APPLEBY DEREK
IPC: F04C2/107
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A helical gear fluid machine comprises an inner rotary element (14) and an outer rotary element (15) and a casing (12), the rotary elements being mounted within the casing for rotation about mutually spaced fixed axes (17,16). The casing forms stationary inlet and outlet chambers (21,24) to the working section of the machine. The inner rotary element (14) is only supported for rotation by means of the outer rotary element (15) and by means of a coupling (28) with the drive shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278630-A (GB)
Title: Self releasing hook
Inventor: MULHOLLAND GORDON MACDONALD
IPC: B66C1/38
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: A self releasing hook has a body 1 and a mousing piece 2 which can be opened without manual assistance by lowering the hook until the load comes to rest. The hook is then further lowered until the striker 5 comes into contact with the load causing the mousing piece 2 to rise relatively to the body 1. The shorter leg of the mousing piece 2 recedes into the body and opens the gap 4. The end of the appropriate means of lifting the load previously trapped in the gap 4 can now fall clear of the self releasing hook and allow the self releasing hook to be lifted clear of the load and repositioned for its next lift. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269115-A (GB)
Title: Drive mechanism for settling tank or mixer
Inventor: GRAY JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 1993-07-06
Abstract: An electric linear induction motor provides a contactless motive force which rotates mixing paddles (Fig.1) or moves a surface skimming blade 38 and/or floor scraping blade in a settling tank. In Fig. 6 blade 38 is suspended from a radial arm 35 which is rotated round a circular tank, to urge floating matter over a weir 32 by the reaction force between a linear thrust unit 37, supplied with electric power, and a fixed annular reaction plate 31 on the tank wall. Blade 38 may be replaced by or combined with a second blade sweeping settled solids towards the centre of the tank. In Figs 3, 4 a truly linear drive moves a skimming blade alternately in two directions along a rectangular tank. In Fig. 1 mixing paddles are mounted on a shaft which carries an annular reaction plate and rotated by a thrust unit fixed above the plate. This arrangement, with the thrust unit fixed and the reaction plate moving, may be applied in Figs. 3-6 equally well. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281286-A (GB)
Title: Containers
Inventor: HUNT MARTYN
IPC: A01K97/22
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: A container assembly 10, preferably a fishing tackle box, has an lower unit 12 and an upper unit 14, each unit comprising a hollow box with a hingedly mounted lid thereon, where the upper unit 14 is seated on the lid 20 of the lower unit 12. Feet of the box 40 of the upper unit are received within notches in the lid 20 while toggle clips 80 mounted on the upper unit 14 engage with a rim 24 of the lower unit 12 to connect the two units together and restrain them from relative movement. These clips 80 have associated recesses in which they are accommodated when not in use. Each unit 12 and 14 comprises internal storage means while the upper unit further comprises drawers extendable from its side walls. A strap is provided on the lower unit 12 for carrying the unit with mounting means on the upper unit to facilitate support of this strap when the units are connected together to stabilize the assembly 10 when carried. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283314-A (GB)
Title: A balanced flue terminal
Inventor: BUCKLES DAVID JOHN
IPC: F23L17/04
Filed: 1993-10-30
Abstract: A balanced flue terminal 14 for a burner comprises two concentric tubes. The outer tube comprises two pieces 42, 58; and the inner tube comprises two pieces 40, 46, so that the length of the terminal 14 may be varied by telescoping the respective pieces of the outer and the inner tubes. An insulating sleeve 62 separates the inner tube from the outer tube. In use, exhaust gas from the burner exits via an exhaust duct 32, through the inner tube to the atmosphere. Combustion air enters the burner via the outer tube and an inlet duct 36. Because of the use of concentric tubes, the terminal 14 has relatively small cross section, and the combustion air is warmed by the exhaust gases. The inner tube 46 terminates inside the outer tube 42. The outer tube includes thermal insulation 64 adjacent the end of the tube and air intake openings 44. A tapered body 52 defines an exhaust gas discharge passage 66. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-937433-A (GB)
Abstract: 937,433. Audible signalling. SOCONY MOBIL OIL CO. Inc. Feb. 8, 1960 [Feb. 9, 1959; Feb. 17, 1959], No. 4443/60. Addition to 934,749. Drawings to Specification. Class 118. [Also in Group XL (c)] The description is substantially included in Specification 937,432, but the claims relate to the prevention of fouling of the igniter by water.
Patent GB-2273960-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable tube for sealing or actuating
Inventor: JACKSON ROBERT
IPC: B65G47/90
Filed: 1994-01-04
Abstract: A device comprising a closed elongate flexible tube is constituted by two parallel sections, one of which is retained in a rigid channel member 6, and the other which can be inflated either to form a seal eg against a door D or to operate as an actuating device eg to lift a plate 46. Numerous applications are disclosed, eg moving the neck of a back to a heat sealing device, locating a bottle, forwarding a strip material, operating a hinge, moving a door seal, forming part of conveyor means, a shutter in a ventilation arrangement or a dam in waterworks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285932-A (GB)
Title: Liquid storage apparatus
Inventor: ALKAFF MUSTOFA HASAN
IPC: E03B1/04
Filed: 1994-01-27
Abstract: Liquid storage apparatus comprising tank means having liquid input means and liquid output means, and filter means located in the pathway between the input and output means. Preferably the liquid storage apparatus comprises two tank chambers (8, 19) each of which includes a frusto-conical member (1, 14) serving to separate each chamber (8, 9) into a plurality of sub-chambers (23, 25) and wherein the apparatus comprises a liquid inlet (21) associated with one chamber and a liquid outlet (22) associated with another chamber (19). Each of the frusto-conical members (1, 14) includes filter means (2, 16) so that, in passing between said inlet (21) and said outlet (22), the liquid passes through said sub-chambers (23, 25) and said filter means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275418-A (GB)
Title: Drip dispenser
Inventor: DE WINTER KOEN
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 1993-04-19
Abstract: A drip dispenser (1) incorporating (a) a backplate (5) for securing the dispenser (1) to a support, the backplate (5) having a first longitudinal edge (21) having at least one cover lock (27), a hinge bearing longitudinal edge (23), at least one hinge locking port (37), and a liquid container support (31); (b) a liquid reservoir (7) attached to the backplate (5), the liquid reservoir (7) having a drip outlet (51) for dispensing a liquid from the dispenser (1); and (c) a cover (3) having a first longitudinal edge (45), a hinge bearing longitudinal edge (41) having at least one hinge (9), and at least one cover lock receptacle (47) is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279034-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting the power of an ultrasonic welding unit
Inventor: WANNEBO ANDREAS
IPC: B29C65/08
Filed: 1994-05-26
Abstract: The mean distance of the ultrasonic horn (2) from the anvil (4) is controlled so that the measured power intake of the welding unit (1) coincides with a predetermined control value. The control value is determined experimentally as a function of speed for any particular thickness of the material to be joined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291368-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to metal fixing
Inventor: SUMMERS DENNIS ARTHUR
IPC: B21D39/04
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: A method of fixing two tubular metal members one to the other which comprises locating a first tubular metal member (10) through a transverse aperture (12) in a second tubular metal member (11) and deforming the metal of the first member (10) to expand (13) to extend within the longitudinal passage of the second member (11) at the location of the transverse aperture (12) therethrough. A tool for carrying out the method is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296708-A (GB)
Title: A top for a stationery box
Inventor: GARDNER ROBERT
IPC: B65D5/462
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: A box in which an opening of the box is closable by two closure flaps 9, 10 joined to the body of the box by fold lines, which flaps fold together closing the opening of the body of the box by means of two overlapping tongues 15 and thereby simultaneously forming a handle. The two flaps 9, 10 forming the handle have lugs 12 which are held together by two further trapezoidal flaps 3, 4, each having a slot. The overlapping tongues 15 are easy to produce and automatically provide an resealable opening on closure of the handles with no folding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298930-A (GB)
Title: Wooden welding shield
Inventor: SPANJAARD OBBO RUDOLPH EMIL
IPC: A61F9/06
Filed: 1995-03-14
Abstract: Two separate welding shield frames in a simple carpentry construction to protect against the radiation heat and luminosity of welding rays, but allowing for continued perception of one's work environment, have a static transparent glass and a dark glass which may slide. The welding shield may be worn on the shoulders or be hand-held (Fig 3).
Patent GB-2291305-A (GB)
Title: Horizontal sync generating circuit
Inventor: YAMASHITA SHINJI
IPC: H04N5/06
Filed: 1995-06-13
Abstract: The horizontal synchronizing signal generating circuit comprises a horizontal counter circuit (5) which counts a reference clock (VCL), and a window pulse generating circuit (4) which outputs a window pulse signal (VW) which is low for a fixed time period when a counter output (VCT) equals a counter value (878) indicative of a standard output timing. A horizontal synchronizing signal separating circuit (1) outputs a horizontal synchronizing signal (V2) only when the composite synchronizing signal (V1) falls within the fixed time period. Then a horizontal phase judging circuit (2) outputs a standard signal flag (V3) and a synchronizing signal generating circuit (3) outputs the horizontal synchronizing signal (V2) in synchronism with the reference clock (VCL). When the composite synchronizing signal (V1) does not fall within the fixed time period, the horizontal phase judging circuit (2) outputs a nonstandard signal flag (V3), and the synchronizing signal generating circuit (3) outputs a horizontal synchronizing signal (V4) produced from the window pulse signal (VW). This allows for a horizontal sync signal to be generated in the absence of a composite sync signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296179-A (GB)
Title: Improved diaper fastening tab
Inventor: MLEZIVA MARK MICHAEL
IPC: A61F13/62
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: The fastening tab 22 includes a manufacturers bond end 24 attachable to a disposable absorbent product, and a users end 26. The user's end includes a mechanical fastener component 32 and is configured to have a disengagement strength which is greater (by at least 1.5:1) than that of a tab of simple rectangular outline. A number of alternative configurations are disclosed. Also disclosed are the results of tests carried out on example tabs of specified materials, dimensions and shapes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299323-A (GB)
Title: Plastics film cutter and carton
Inventor: CAPITAO MANUEL
IPC: B65H35/04
Filed: 1996-01-31
Abstract: A plastics film cutter is clamped to an upstanding edge of a carton housing a supply of plastics film, the film being pulled across the top of an elongated cutter body 22 which has a groove 13 to guide a sliding cutter. The lower portion of the cutter has a plurality of inverted "U" shaped clamps 26 for fitting over the carton edge. At least one of the clamps has a projection 32 on its inner surface to prevent the cutter from being used on cartons for which it is not intended, that is, cartons which do not have a corresponding cutout 34 to receive the projection 32.
Patent GB-2298855-A (GB)
Title: A container
Inventor: CLARK JAMES THOMAS
IPC: B65D5/02
Filed: 1996-03-15
Abstract: A container is formed from a blank (10) comprising a first layer (11) and a second layer (12). The layers (11, 12) are adhesively attached to one another such that a first end (13) of layer (11) is spaced apart from a first end (14) of layer (12), and a second end (15) of layer (11) is spaced apart from a second end (16) of layer (12). The two layers (11, 12) are thus stepped relative to one another and two steps (17, 18) are formed. A container is formed by rolling the blank (10) such that ends (13, 14) are brought into abutment with ends (15, 16) respectively. The surfaces of steps (17, 18) will come into contact with each other thus resulting in no overlap at the ends of the layers. Containers of circular, square, substantially triangular or other cross- section may be provided and cuts in the layers may provide for tamper-indicating opening means. Also, a panel may be pushed inwardly to locate the contents of the container.
Patent GB-2312310-A (GB)
Title: Audible security device for mains connected electrical equipment
Inventor: UNWIN PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1996-04-18
Abstract: This device enables audible protection/alarm to be embedded into portable electrical equipment that is mains connected. The example described relates to the protection of a computer processor. This device provides an audible alarm immediately the mains power is interrupted or immediately the computer being protected is tampered with or removed. The security device which is embodied in the computer will provide an audible alarm which will continue sounding for a predetermined period of time after removal/tampering (attempt to remove casement). The example describes the device applied to a computer but it can be adapted to video recorders, stereo/hi-fi systems, cash registers, copying machines, printers and white electrical goods.
Patent GB-2313203-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of vehicle loading
Inventor: BRIND RONALD KEITH
IPC: G01G19/08
Filed: 1996-05-14
Abstract: A torsion rod 21 is connected by a block 22 to a vehicle body 11, and by a radial arm 19 to an upright am 18 coupled to the vehicle axle 15, so that the vertical deflection of the vehicle axle 15 relative to the vehicle body 11 as a result of the vehicle loading, produces in the torsion rod 21 a torque whose magnitude is sensed to indicate the vehicle loading. The sensor(s) 23 may be a strain gauge, or load cell, or linearly variable differential transformer. The static load may be displayed to the driver, or a warning signal given of excessive load. The system is calibrated by loading with a known load. A torsion rod 21 may be provided at each rear wheel.
Patent GB-2302901-A (GB)
Title: Metal laminate made by seam - welding
Inventor: TAKAYASU AKIRA
IPC: B32B3/24
Filed: 1996-05-30
Abstract: The cladding material 10 comprises an Fe-based metal substrate 1 consisting of Fe or an Fe-alloy, a Ni-based metal layer 2 placed on the Fe-based metal substrate 1 and a metal mesh 3 placed on the Ni-based metal layer 2 in opposition to the Fe-based metal substrate 1 with the Ni-based metal layer 2 inbetween. Furthermore, a corrosion resistant metal lining 4 is placed in contact with the metal mesh 3 in opposition to the Ni-based metal layer 2 with the metal mesh 3 inbetween. The Fe-based metal substrate 1, the Ni-based metal layer 2, the metal mesh 3 and the metal lining 4 are bonded together by seam welded portion 8, which is provided in a planer or a linear form by using roller electrodes 6. The metal lining 4 consists of a metal whose main component is the one selected from Ti, Zr, Nb, Ta and Ni, or consisting of a stainless steel.
Patent GB-2314019-A (GB)
Title: L-lysine tablets for treating hair loss
Inventor: RUSHTON DAVID HUGH
IPC: A61Q5/00
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: L-lysine tablets are used to treat hair loss, particularly associated with telogen effluvium and may also include vitamins C, B 12 and iron. L-lysine tablets may be used in combination with topically applied minoxidil, anti-androgens, 5* small Greek alpha *-reductase inhibitors, aromatase inhibitors, arterial vaso-dilators and corticosteroids.
Patent GB-2304219-A (GB)
Title: Remotely actuated light
Inventor: MAFFEY GEORGE E
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1996-08-12
Abstract: A lighting system comprises a selectively operable light source 58, RF receiver for reproducing a received pulsed RF signal, means for determining whether the reproduced RF signal is within an acceptable range of asymmetric patterns of "on" pulse times followed by "off" times selected to include a plurality of different asymmetric patterns and operating means for the light source 58 for a selected period of time when the determining means determine that the reproduced RF signal is within acceptable range.