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Patent GB-2218372-A (GB)
Title: Moulding a multilayer spherical article
Inventor: NAKAHARA AKIHIRO
IPC: B29D22/00
Filed: 1989-05-12
Abstract: An apparatus for producing a multilayer spherical article comprises hemispherical molds (1a and 1b) and an inner mold (2) having hemispherical projections which correspond to the shape of a desired core (not shown) whereby an outer layer composition, for example a rubber or resin composition, can be fed into half shell spaces between the hemispherical molds (1a, b) and the inner mold (2) to form two half shells, and the inner mold is then removed and replaced by said core and the half shells and core are thereafter molded to form a multilayer spherical material. The inner mold has an inlet (4) for the outer layer composition which is supplied from an extruder (3), a transfer pot (5) having a movable plunger receiver (6) for transiently storing the outer layer composition, and an outlet (7) through which the composition can be introduced into the half shell spaces by depressing the plunger receiver (6) by a plunger (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221018-A (GB)
Title: Control device for operating a heating and/or air conditioning installation, e.g. in a vehicle
Inventor: BECQUEREL MICHEL
IPC: G05G7/02
Filed: 1989-06-13
Abstract: A control lever (2) actuated by a manual slider (7) has a mounting (14) for the control cable (11) of an installation such as an air vent (10). Lever (2) cooperates, e.g. by means of meshing toothed sectors (25, 26), with a further control lever (24) which has an alternative mounting (31) for a similar cable (11). The arrangement is such that a given movement of slider (7) will produce the same effect on cable (11) and air vent (10) whether the air vent (10) is situated in position (I), e.g. in a left-hand drive version of the vehicle, or in position (II), e.g. in a right-hand drive version. Thus the same installation can be used for both versions. In a modification, lever (2) and lever (24) may be connected by a crank and connecting-rod system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224354-A (GB)
Title: A distance-speed measuring device
Inventor: EXELBY NICHOLAS
IPC: G01D7/00
Filed: 1989-10-04
Abstract: A distance-speed measuring device informs drivers of motor vehicles of the correct, actual, and physical distance which should be kept from the vehicle in front, in relation to the actual speed travelled by the driver's vehicle, and/or the speed that should not be exceeded with reference to the actual physical distance from the vehicle in front. It comprises an area of sheet or more substantial material 10 upon which a discrete area 12 - 62 is divided into a graduated scale by dividing the discrete area into sub-sections 12 - 62 gradually and increasingly separated from one end of the discrete area to the opposite end, with numbers referring to speed and/or distance applied at intervals along the scale. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236573-A (GB)
Title: An energy absorbing structure
Inventor: HILL ALFRED CHARLES
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1989-10-07
Abstract: A tubular energy absorbing arrangement suitable for a steering column has a convoluted tube 20 mounted between two telescopic parts 16, 14 such that the tube stretches as the pans move and absorbs energy. In order to provide an initial stage of energy absorption, a strap 22 extends across the ends of the convoluted tube 20 such that the convolutions cannot open out until the strap has yielded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237408-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: MAWDSLEY JOHN JAMES
IPC: F24F13/24
Filed: 1989-10-28
Abstract: An air conditioning flow control valve assembly comprises a control valve (2), which may comprise a deformable sleeve which may be twisted to effect flow reduction, and a ramp-shaped flow deflecting structure (4) downstream of the valve. The flow-deflecting structure (4) is so located as to be impinged upon by a narrow, powerful jet of air which may issue from the valve when it is in a pinched-off condition and is designed to rapidly disperse the jet without giving rise to substantial noise.
Patent GB-2232261-A (GB)
Title: Weighing apparatus
Inventor: BISS EDGAR LESLIE
IPC: G01G19/42
Filed: 1989-11-09
Abstract: Weighing apparatus for weighing currency notes or coins has a weighing platform (4) coupled to a load cell (14) for generating a weight signal dependent upon the weight of articles on the platform. The weighing machine includes a microprocessor (26) with associated memory (32, 34) which is responsive to the weight signal. When a verify mode is selected by pushing a verify button (6) placing a standard quantity of the notes or coins on the platform (4) enables the apparatus to check the quantity and integrity of that standard pack. If the standard pack is correct its value is displayed on the display panel (12). If it is found to be incorrect a warning is displayed. The apparatus verifies the articles on the platform by comparing information derived from the weight signal successively with stored information relating to standard packs of predetermined denominations.
Patent GB-2229494-A (GB)
Title: Door closer
Inventor: JENTSCH DIETRICH
IPC: E05F3/12
Filed: 1990-01-09
Abstract: A door closer has a closer shaft 14 which is loaded in the closing direction by springs 25 via a piston 17 of a hydraulic piston cylinder damper unit. Piston head 19 is bypassed by a backflow channel 28 from a determined door opening angle, the backflow channel 28 containing a choker valve, which cushions the opening movement of a door. The piston head has a non-return valve 24 and a bypass channel 32 with a small channel cross-section. The channel is in the form of grooves 35 formed in the wall of the flow opening of the non-return valve 24, the grooves starting from the valve seat and extending into the flow opening. When the piston 17 is moving towards the closed position the non-return valve 24 is open and pressure medium can flush any dirt out of the grooves 35. The valve may comprise a spring-biased disc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244741-A (GB)
Title: Brush mounting arm assembly for a cleaning vehicle
Inventor: BRADLEY RICHARD MAURICE
IPC: E01H1/05
Filed: 1990-06-08
Abstract: A self-propelled sweeper vehicle has brush mounting arms having generally linear and in-line pivotally connected inner and outer mounting arm portions. Overload-responsive latch means 126 acts between the arm portions 116 and 118 to provide a break-back facility. One embodiment provides automatic inward movement of the brush and its mounting upon break-back. The arms are each positioned by a ram acting through a spring cushioning assembly permitting lateral brush movement to follow, for example, kerb contours without driver intervention. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233627-A (GB)
Title: Pouring device for a paint tin
Inventor: WARD MICHAEL DEREK
IPC: B65D25/48
Filed: 1990-07-02
Abstract: A pouring device has a part annular collar (8) with fixing means (13, 14) for removably fitting it to the rim of a paint tin (5), the collar terminating in a spout (7, 8) to assist in pouring paint from a tin without spillage. The fixing means (13) is preferably profiled to complement the conventional beading at the rim of the paint tin, the profiling terminating in a radially outwardly extending lip which engages beneath the beading. Fixing means (14) comprise a plurality of integral hooks. The device is filled and removed from the tin by squeezing together the free ends of the collar (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246083-A (GB)
Title: Protecting raney metal catalysts
Inventor: JOWETT PETER
IPC: B01J25/02
Filed: 1990-07-17
Abstract: Raney metal catalysts under water are subjected to a washing step with an aqueous dispersion of a fatty monoglyceride so as to provide a coating of the monoglyceride on the catalyst particles.
Patent GB-2246984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to an air-bag arrangement
Inventor: GYLLENSTING OVE
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1990-08-17
Abstract: An arrangement is provided comprising a housing 1 containing an air-bag 2. There is an opening 5 in the housing in communication with the interior of the air-bags There are means 12 associated with the opening extending into the housing forming a cavity extending into the housing adjacent the opening. Means 13 are provided to mount a gas generator 14 on the exterior of the housing with part of the gas generator contained within the said cavity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248068-A (GB)
Title: Oil compositions and novel additives
Inventor: SEXTON MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: C10L1/18
Filed: 1990-09-21
Abstract: An additive for reducing smoke and particulate emissions during combustion of a fuel oil, especially diesel fuel, comprises a novel composition of     (a) a compound of an alkali metal   (b) a compound of a metal of group 2a of the Periodic Table and (c) a compound of a transition metal selected from groups 1b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7b and 8 of the Periodic Table.
Patent GB-2237600-A (GB)
Title: Preventing removal of glazing bead
Inventor: ALTHORPE MARTIN JOHN
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 1990-10-26
Abstract: A panel mounting assembly comprising a glazing bar adapted to receive the edge of a panel 12 and a substantially non-deformable removable external glazing bead 8 for location on the glazing bar to retain the panel against outward movement, said glazing bar having an outer retaining position (shown) and an inner removal position, and locking means 18, 20 extending between the glazing bar and bead which engage and prevent inward movement of the bead away from the retaining position when the outer edge of the bead is raised in relation to the bar. Thus, if an attempt is made to prise off the bead, the interlocking prevents the movement towards the pane necessary to allow arms 10, 11 to be released from beneath formations 6, 7 on the glazing bar. On the other hand, removal of seal 14 allows the releasing movement without engaging the interlocking parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243664-A (GB)
Title: Valve timing adjusting device
Inventor: KANESAKA HIROSHI
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1991-02-05
Abstract: An Otto-cycle engine in which the expansion ratio is set in the range 11:1 to 16:1. A combustion knock sensor 24 detects the onset knocking and a valve actuating timing-adjusting device 21 mounted on the cam shaft 14 that drives the suction valve, delays the timing at which the suction valve is closed, via an actuator 28 in response to the output signal from the sensor 24. Thus, the substantial compression ratio is adjusted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242928-A (GB)
Title: Fasteners
Inventor: PARKER LESLIE JAMES
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 1991-03-22
Abstract: The fastener comprises a first part with a head 10 and a tubular shank split into two legs 12, 14, and a second part in the form of a grooved pin 22 which can be pushed or screwed home to separate the legs; internally the shank has ramps which are contacted by the pin 22 to expand the shank, and a tooth 24 on one leg 14 to engage the shank. As shown, pin 22 is in the form of a screw. In the embodiment of Figures 8, 9 the pin (120) has a plain cylindrical portion (122) located between a pair of grooves (124, 126). Modifications are disclosed. Details of moulding of the first part are given (see Figures 6, 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244823-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and control of oscillation amplitude in a screening machine
Inventor: SIJSLING PETER
IPC: B07B1/36
Filed: 1991-04-19
Abstract: In a screening machine with a three-dimensional screening motion. having a screen carrier (15) for at least one screen plate that is movable relative to a housing (10) from which it is supported by means of springs (13) and that is driven by an electromagnetic drive device (14), the amplitude of oscillation of the screen carrier (15) should be accurately readable, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, made adjustable for comparative tests. For this purpose, there is arranged between the housing (10) and the screen carrier (15) an inductive displacement pickup (30) for determining the amplitude of oscillation of the screen carrier (15). This pickup (30) is connected to a control unit (31) which represents the determined amplitude of oscillation in an optical display (33) and controls the electromagnet drive device (14) to obtain a predetermined amplitude of oscillation.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254773-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle accident prevention roll-pack.
Inventor: EMES HOWARD STANLEY
IPC: B60Q7/00
Filed: 1991-04-20
Abstract: An accident prevention roll-pack comprises a reflective roll-up jacket or vest 10 and warning wand 12 fig. 1 and is used by vehicle owners for their protection and safety in the event of an accident. The reflective roll-pack provides protection for the warning wand when not in use and provides protection for the wearer when worn in use. The complete roll-pack is made easily accessible by means of quick release methods and when removed from its position inside or outside the vehicle it will provide a means of identifying an emergency situation ahead. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246926-A (GB)
Title: Television signal processing
Inventor: STROLLE CHRISTOPHER HUGH
IPC: H04N5/208
Filed: 1991-05-07
Abstract: A system is disclosed for processing video information which is reproduced from a magnetic recording medium in a video cassette recorder. The luminance portion of the video signal, which is "folded" about a sampling frequency carrier before recording on magnetic tape, is unfolded after being read from the magnetic tape to restore the bandwidth of the signal and is applied in parallel through horizontal and vertical comb filters (11, 12). A combined output of the horizontal comb filter (11) and the vertical comb filter (12) may include incompletely cancelled horizontal and vertical components of the folding frequency and sidebands, due to the picture content. Edge detector means (21, 22) receptive to the unfolded video signal responds to an encountered brightness edge, and generates a signal which varies the proportions of the video outputs of the horizontal and vertical comb filters in the combined output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250681-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella button latch
Inventor: LIU FU-TIEN
IPC: A45B25/12
Filed: 1991-06-14
Abstract: A button latch system for an umbrella has a runner (2) slideable on a centerpost (7), the runner having a first latch component (21). A push button (3) having a second latch component integral therewith is reciprocably carried in a handle (1), the button being continually spring loaded (4) toward a latch position. The runner's latch component latchingly engages the button's latch component when the runner slides down the centerpost into a closure position adjacent the button, thereby holding the umbrella's rub linkage in the collapsed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250129-A (GB)
Title: Electric cable identifying device
Inventor: LEMARQUAND PIERRE
IPC: G09F3/16
Filed: 1991-10-24
Abstract: The electric cable identification device comprises a sleeve (11) for coaxially mounting on the cable (5), a plate (21) for visual identification of the cable (5), and means (16, 22) for positioning the plate (21) on the sleeve (11). The positioning means (22) lock the sleeve (11) on the cable (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-912618-A (GB)
IPC: B60G11/58
Abstract: 912,618. Road vehicle spring suspensions. CONTINENTAL GUMMIWERKE A.G. April 9, 1959 [April 23, 1958], No. 11947/59. Addition to 849,571. Class 108(2). The invention of the parent Specification is modified by the leaf spring being replaced by a coil spring 8. The air spring 6 may be as shown or may be of the bellows type (Fig. 1, not shown).
Patent GB-2253787-A (GB)
Title: Hypercholesterolemia treating compositions
Inventor: SHERWOOD LOUIS M
IPC: A61K33/24
Filed: 1992-01-24
Abstract: Compositions useful for treating hypercholesterolemia comprise LDL-cholesterol lowering amounts of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and HDL-cholesterol raising amounts of a biologically effective form of Chromium (III). Inhibitors are typically lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin or fluvastatin.
Patent GB-2255376-A (GB)
Title: I.c.engine exhaust silencer.
Inventor: PRESLICKA A J
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 1992-05-01
Abstract: Each inner panel 14, 16 has flanged apertures 52, 54, 56 and a peripheral flange 42 which contacts the inner wrapper 34 but is not metallurgically joined thereto. Each end panel 28, 32 has a peripheral flange 96 which is joined to the double skinned outer wrapper 34, 36 and a flanged aperture 104 through which an end tube 88 passes. Two flow tubes 18, 22 are fitted through the apertures 52 and 54 and an end 86 of each end tube 88 is shaped such that it is a loose fit inside an end of a flow tube 18, 22. The overlapping ends of the tubes are mechanically locked by means of a continuous circumferential skewed bead 112, 114 (See Figure 5) formed at an angle of less than 90 DEG  to the axis of the tubes. The end tubes 88 are fixed in the end panels by means of a continuous circumferential bead 106 formed in each tube on one side of each aperture at 90 DEG to its axis and a series of circumferentially aligned elongated deformations 108. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267414-A (GB)
Title: Telephone and telephone switch board incorporating a directory
Inventor: HODKINSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H04M1/2748
Filed: 1992-05-28
Abstract: A telephone or telephone switch board system incorporates an electronic telephone directory preferably using a CD ROM. The system has an alphanumeric keypad and a small display and also has facilities for updating by replacing the storage media. A telephone number may be selected using e.g. a company name and a town, and the user can view all matching telephone numbers and select or abort the search. On selection the system can autodial or store the chosen entry.
Patent GB-2269512-A (GB)
Title: Radio telephone having means for removably receiving more than one memory module
Inventor: ALI-VEHMAS TIMO
IPC: H04W92/08
Filed: 1992-08-03
Abstract: A radio telephone arrangement comprises two or more card readers 10, 11, 13 for accommodating a corresponding number of memory cards SIM1, SIM2, SIM3 e.g. in the form of subscriber identity modules (SIMs). The various card readers may be designed to accept memory cards having different physical formats. The telephone is adapted to use the information from one of the memory cards (to the exclusion of the other memory cards) in accordance with a predetermined priority allocation. The prioritization may be re-set automatically if a card or card reader is removed or inserted. Preferably the user may also modify the priorities, e.g. by menu selection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270719-A (GB)
Title: A combined drinking fountain and golf ball washing apparatus
Inventor: RUANE ANTHONY MICHAEL ROY
IPC: A63B47/04
Filed: 1992-08-04
Abstract: A combined drinking fountain and golf ball washing apparatus is described comprising a drinking water fountain (3) having an inlet for mains water and a drain outlet (4) for the waste water. The drain outlet (4) is connected with a water container (12) for the golf ball washer (7) to maintain a supply of water in the water container (12) at the required level. The drinking fountain (3) and golf ball washer (7) are contained in a single housing (1).
Patent GB-2266181-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor integrated circuit with an insulating layer incorporating vacancies
Inventor: ORISAKA SHINJI
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 1993-03-25
Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit includes an interlayer insulating film 3, 7 in which vacancies 10, 11 are evenly scattered. In this structure, an effective dielectric constant of the insulating film is reduced, whereby capacitance between upper and lower wirings 9, 5 is also reduced. In production, a main material of the insulating film 3, 7 in which particles comprising a different material e.g. Al, Ti from the main material is applied onto a surface of a wafer 1 where the insulating film is to be formed. Then, the main material e.g. Si oxide, nitride, oxynitride or other ceramic is solidified and the particles are selectively etched by an etchant that etches the particles but does not etch the main material, resulting in the insulating film in which vacancies are evenly scattered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270145-A (GB)
Title: Induction melting and casting furnace
Inventor: HUGO FRANZ
IPC: F27B14/04
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A crucible of an induction melting apparatus has a cover 3 sealing the crucible chamber hermetically and having a connection for attaching the cover to a vacuum source or a source of inert gas. At the bottom the crucible has a prolongation 7 in which a mould 9 is sealingly disposed. The mould is evacuated together with the crucible chamber so that a vacuum chamber enveloping the crucible and the mould is unnecessary. Preferably outlet 15 contains a plug which is kept solid by coolant pipes until the furnace is discharged. Alternatively the plug may be melted by an auxiliary heater. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280070-A (GB)
Title: A brake light system
Inventor: KINSEY GARY FRANCIS
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 1993-07-08
Abstract: A vehicle brake light system comprises one or more supplementary brake lights 22, a source of electrical current 16 and a deceleration sensor 24, configured to initiate the passage of current to illuminate the supplementary brake lights only upon detection of a rate of deceleration greater than a predetermined value. Such an arrangement gives the driver of a following vehicle visual warning of heavy or emergency braking which he would not receive from the standard brake lights 14 this system supplements. Lights 22 may be energised via a flasher 42. A relay arrangement A, or an integrated circuit, may be incorporated so that lights 22 keep flashing, once activated by sensor 24, until the normal brake light switch 18 opens. The sensor 24 may be responsive to pressure in the braking system hydraulic circuit, or may be an inertia sensor such as a mercury switch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271208-A (GB)
Title: Image output control system for a computer peripheral device
Inventor: NIWA YUICHI
IPC: G06F13/12
Filed: 1993-10-01
Abstract: An image output control system which allows a plurality of users to commonly use a single image outputting unit such as a printer, with a simple operation for selling each user's own operating conditions. The system comprises a plurality of host computers, at least one image outputting unit for outputting an image in accordance with image data supplied by the host computers, and a control unit for controlling said image outputting unit, the image outputting unit being connected with the control unit by a bidirectional interface. A context information loading unit is provided for loading, from the image outputting unit to the control unit, context information representing a current operating condition of the image outputting unit. A sending unit is further provided for sending context information to the image outputting unit so that the image outputting unit can be set to the condition the same as said current operating condition after the image outputting unit is set to another selling condition.
Patent GB-2285633-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of tungsten carbide composite surface on steel substrates
Inventor: TAUQIR ANJUM
IPC: C23C8/80
Filed: 1994-01-11
Abstract: Wear resistant, hard surfaces of tungsten-iron carbide on mould steel are synthesised by first carburizing the surface of the mild steel; spot welding tungsten wires to the carburized surface; directing an electron beam onto the tungsten so as to melt the tungsten and cause it to react and alloy with the carburized steel. The localized energy from a focused beam heated the material to temperatures exceeding vaporization temperatures of the steel which is sufficient to melt any high temperature carbide forming alloying element and synthesize carbides. Networks of M6C tungsten rich carbide at different compositions and cooling rates were synthesized by using a 60 kV electron beam welding unit. Concentration of tungsten was varied from less than 1 to 30 weight pct. by varying processing parameters. The chemistry and so the hardness of a synthesized surface was uniform along the depth the former was found to be within 1% variation and the latter could be raised to values as high as 1000 Hv. The alloyed layer and the interface is free of pores.