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Patent GB-2227399-A (GB)
Title: Spraying using high pressure air.
Inventor: JEFFERY JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1990-01-25
Abstract: A method of spraying agricultural material from a sprayboom including : providing high pressure low volume air (86,87) emerging along the span of the boom (80), causing or permitting said emerging air (86,87) to entrain ambient air to produce a multiplied volume of air flowing from said boom (80) along the length thereof, providing a source of material (83) to be sprayed from said boom (80), directing material from said source (83) in the direction of said flow of the multiplied volume of air to be entrained therein for spraying from said sprayboom (80) along its length as a spray of liquid droplets.
Patent GB-2233624-A (GB)
Title: Low-profile lifting apparatus
Inventor: SMITH GLENN S
IPC: B66C11/06
Filed: 1990-05-25
Abstract: A low-profile lifting apparatus (10) (Fig 1) for hoisting and moving objects along an I-beam (12), comprising a frame assembly (20), a drive system (50), a pulley assembly, and a hoist assembly (66), (Fig. 3). The drive system (50) includes a first drive roller (48), (Fig. 1), and a second drive roller (49) operatively connected to each other and positioned on opposite sides of the web (14) to drive the lifting apparatus (10) along the lower flange (16). The drive mechanism (50) includes a pulley chain (62) that is manually pulled by an operator to rotate the drive shaft (60) and the attached drive rollers (48) and (49). A block (74) has a hook (76) positioned laterally on one side of the lateral centre point (82) nearest the chain hoist (68). The load chain (86), (Fig. 3) passes downward from the frame assembly (20) to the pulley wheel (78), then back to the frame assembly (20), and laterally beneath the lower flange (16) via the underside of pulleys 90, 92 to the frame assembly (20), then down to the pulley wheel (60) on the block (74), then back to the frame assembly (20) where it may engage the chain hoist (68). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235948-A (GB)
Title: A hose clip
Inventor: SAUER HEINZ
IPC: F16L33/035
Filed: 1990-08-30
Abstract: A hose clip consisting of a steel plate strip having overlapping end portions (4, 5) has in the outer end portion (4) a transverse slot (6, 7), a first clamping jaw (8) adjacent thereto and pressed out of the strip and a first nose-like hook (9) pressed out between the transverse slot and the free end of the outer end portion (4) and, in the inner end portion (5), a second nose-like outwardly pressed clamping jaw (10). Between the second clamping jaw (10) and the free end of the inner end portion (5) there is a second nose-like hook (12) for engagement of the first hook (9). With a simple embodiment, in order to be able to tighten the hose clip with the most widely diverse conventional pliers, the first clamping jaw (8) has on its side which is remote from the free end of the outer end portion (4) a wall (14) pressed out of the strip and having an inner portion (15) rising radially to the first clamping jaw (8) and a radially outer portion (16) while the first hook (9) extends virtually as far as the transverse slot (6, 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249500-A (GB)
Title: Flotation machine
Inventor: ZLOBIN MIKHAIL NIKOLAEVICH
IPC: B03D1/14
Filed: 1990-09-19
Abstract: A flotation machine comprises a cylindrical chamber (1) having a tapered bottom (2), a pipe (5) for feeding a flotation pulp carrying fine fraction particles and a pipe (6) for discharging gangue. Secured to the walls of the chamber (1) is a trough (7) for collecting froth concentrate, and a group of aerators (10) for aerating the flotation pulp, whereas positioned axially inside the chamber (1)15 a group of tapered shells (9) spaced equidistantly from one another with bases of larger diameter thereof facing the top part of the chamber (1) and defining substantially a downward-tapered conical surface (P). Positioned over the chamber (1)15 a means (21) for feeding coarse fraction particles. This means is a hydrocyclone having a pipe (26) for evacuating the liquid phase of the flotation pulp communicating with the bottom feed pipe (5) for feeding the fine fraction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239324-A (GB)
Title: Illuminating photographic transparencies
Inventor: KAHN YAACOV ZVI
IPC: G02B27/02
Filed: 1990-12-19
Abstract: A method of viewing a photographic transparency wherein the transparency is placed upon an electroluminescent panel (10) to provide rear illumination of the transparency, the electroluminescent panel (10) having a white light output of a colour temperature at least approximately equivalent to the colour temperature of photographic daylight. Apparatus for use in the method is also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242665-A (GB)
Title: Wrapping packets
Inventor: DRAGETTI FIORENZO
IPC: B65B11/12
Filed: 1991-03-08
Abstract: Cigarettes packets 2 are directed singly and in succession along an infeed conveyor 3 into a cellophane wrapping machine 4, and thereafter to a group packaging machine 6 which is driven together with the wrapping machine by one main motor 49 and incorporates a feed unit 7 supplying wrapper blanks, and wrapping unit 11 by which each blank is folded about a corresponding group 10 of packets; in the event of an interruption in the supply of packets 2 to the conveyor 3 sensed by sensor 65, the feed unit 7 is decoupled automatically from the main motor 49 and the wrapping unit 11 then allowed to complete a further cycle in which a blank already gummed and positioned by the feed unit can be fashioned as normal into an outer wrapper around a relative packet group before the main motor 49 is ultimately shut off. Each packet group is wrapped in a blank by pushing the group through a former (after some initial preforming of the wrapper) into a folding channel mouth in which blank folding is completed prior to entry of the next packet group (Figs. 2 and 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253583-A (GB)
Title: Shield for use on masonry chisel
Inventor: BRINGLOE PHILIP JOHN
IPC: B25D3/00
Filed: 1991-03-11
Abstract: A substantially hemispherical shield, made from a clear stretch able material, has a collar that is designed to slide tightly down the shaft of a chisel, so that the lip of the shield is parallel to the cutting blade of the chisel. When a chase is made the fragments are contained in the shield and are not projected across the area being worked in, or into the eyes of the operator. Because the shield is made from an elastic type clear material, which is washable, vision of the cutting edge of the chisel can be seen and the angle varied to perform a neat less messy chase. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243488-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valves
Inventor: STOLL KURT
IPC: H01F7/122
Filed: 1991-03-21
Abstract: The valve has at least one solenoid coil 18, 19 in which an armature 10 connected to a valve spool 13 is axially displaceable. The armature includes a permanent magnet 11 having pole pieces 12. The valve spool 13 is provided with flow controlling lands 14 for cooperation with parts 16 and magnetic field sensors 22, 23 connected to amplifiers 24, 25 detect the position of the armature. The valve may have one or two stable positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244761-A (GB)
Title: Fuel delivery rail assembly
Inventor: FUKAYA KAZUMI
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 1991-05-08
Abstract: The assembly 10 comprises a plurality of sockets 12, a plurality of conduits 13, 14, a plurality of associated fuel injectors 11, and seals 15, 16 disposed between the sockets and the injectors. The conduits extend from the sockets to locate them at predetermined distances. The conduits may be brazed to the sockets or to pipe stubs (23, 24 Figs. 4 and 5) integral with the sockets. Alternatively, the sockets and conduits may be integral (Fig. 6). Sleeves (41, Figs. 7, 9 and 11) to receive the upper portions of the injectors may be press-fitted or brazed into the sockets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244835-A (GB)
Title: Printing method employing a dot printer
Inventor: HAYASHI MIKIO
IPC: G06K15/10
Filed: 1991-07-09
Abstract: A printing method employing a dot printer comprises receiving original dot data (a), converting the original dot data representing each single dot into intermediate dot data (b) representing n (n >/= 2) successive dots and selecting as secondary dot data (c) the intermediate dot data representing desired ones of the n dots, and performing printing on the basis of the secondary dot data such that the driving cycle of a printing element when printing a designated number of successive dots according to the secondary dot data is made shorter than the driving cycle of the printing element when printing according to the original dot data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249357-A (GB)
Title: "Air motor"
Inventor: KISHI KATSUNOBU
IPC: F01D15/06
Filed: 1991-09-24
Abstract: The air motor has an air chamber 51 for taking compressed air in a rotor body 53 fitted to a rotary shaft (20), the body having jet holes 52 opening in the tangential direction on the periphery of the rotor. An air reservoir (60, Fig. 5) is installed between the air chamber 51 and the jet hole 52 which are connected to the air reservoir. When the load of the air motor 50 increases, the speed of the rotor 53 instantaneously decreases. However, the decreased speed immediately increases because of compressed air in the air reservoir (60) continuously jets from the jet hole 52. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250208-A (GB)
Title: Ball conveying game apparatus
Inventor: KASHIMOTO KIYOSHI
IPC: A63F7/02
Filed: 1991-11-14
Abstract: A ball conveying game apparatus comprises a plurality of choosable ball moving courses and which in a preferred embodiment includes a plurality of ball support portions (4,6,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17,1 9,20,22,23,27,30) provided on a vertical game board sunface, a protrusible and retractable plunger (6a,9a, 13a, 16a, 19a,22a,30a) provided at at least one of the ball support members, and a manual operating member such as a pressing member (5) linked on an operational basis to the ball support member through a predetermined interlocking mechanism so that a ball can be transferred from one to another of the ball support members along a ball moving course by operating the manual operating member. Selection from among the choosable ball moving courses is made by operating the manual operating member. In playing the ball conveying game apparatus, therefore, a player is required to dexterously manipulate the manual operating member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261504-A (GB)
Title: Regulating the exposure of a user's skin to ultraviolet radiation
Inventor: FACTOR AHARON
IPC: G01J1/44
Filed: 1991-11-18
Abstract: Apparatus to regulate the exposure of a user's skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation comprises a sensor means (10, 11) to generate a signal representative of the intensity of UV radiation to which skin is exposed, a processor and warning means (19, 22). A display (19) shows the cumulative dose of UV radiation received. An alarm (22) sounds when the maximum dose (dependent on skin type and protection factor selected (50, 51)) is received. The device can advise the protection factor that should be worn, based on radiation received over a short test period. The sensor and display may be separate units, connected by cable or radio signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250291-A (GB)
Title: Flame-retardant polyester moulding compositions
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHARD STUART
IPC: C08K5/3492
Filed: 1991-11-25
Abstract: A moulding composition which consists of a saturated polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate or polybutylene together with reinforcing fibres and, as fire retardant system, red phosphorus with melamine cyanurate.
Patent GB-2264109-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispenser with magnetically operated valve
Inventor: SCIAMMA JOEL MATTHEW
IPC: B65D47/20
Filed: 1992-01-30
Abstract: A liquid condiment, eg. oil or vinegar, dispenser comprises a main body 10 with a lid 11 and, at the base, a closure member 20 with a spout 24 from a bore 23. The bore is closed by a stopper 30 having a spherical component 31 engaging with a seating 25, a disc and a magnetic cylindrical member (32, 33, Figure 2). A magnet 16 is movable to and fro in an infolding 15 of the main body, to attract the stopper up and so dispense liquid or to release the stopper and so cease dispensing. The stopper is urged downwards into engagement with the seating by a plurality of inner circumferential arms (41, Figure 3) forming part of a cap member 35 and acting as leaf springs which bear against the stopper. Condiment sediment may collect in the annular space around the periphery of the cap member 35. The dispenser may be used with a stand to catch drips. The magnet 16 may be spring loaded to automatically return to its outward position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266682-A (GB)
Title: Power tool extension attachment
Inventor: BAILEY PETER JOHN DENNIS
IPC: A01G3/025
Filed: 1992-05-08
Abstract: The attachment comprises a main spar (10) carrying at its forward end a cradle (12) on which a power tool such as a hedge trimmer (14) or power pruning saw can be detachably mounted and having towards its rear end a counterweighted handle (20) adjacent with an on/off switch (22). A control arm (16) coupled by control rods (18) to the cradle enabling the power tool to be adjusted in pan and tilt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255995-A (GB)
Title: Downhole reeled tubing inspection system with fiberoptic cable
Inventor: SIZER PHILIP S
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A system for the inspection of a well borehole and the formation around the borehole includes a pair of concentric reeled tubings (24a, 24b) for injecting two fluids into a wellbore through a wellhead, one of said fluids being an optically transparent or acoustically homogenous fluid which forms a slug 52 of said fluid around an optical sensor (31) which transmits signals indicative of well conditions to the surface. The other of said fluids is used to perform functions with respect to said sensor such as cooling said sensor or protect it from a corrosive environment. In addition, a fiberoptic cable construction (33) in combination with the reel tubing is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267822-A (GB)
Title: Cot or bed with side walls .
Inventor: PROBERT MAUREEN LOUVAINE
IPC: A47C21/08
Filed: 1992-06-15
Abstract: An enclosure e.g. a cot, bed or play-pen comprises a base 11, and side walls 16, 17, 18 extending upwardly from the base. One of the side walls comprises one or more doors 14, 15 which are hinged 23 at their outer vertical edges to the upright members at the corners of the enclosure. One of the doors or walls may have a window 19. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259755-A (GB)
Title: Double-flame cigarette lighter
Inventor: WANG ZHI-LIN
IPC: F23Q2/50
Filed: 1992-09-21
Abstract: A double-flame cigarette lighter comprises an outer case (11, 12, 13), a gas reservoir assembly 2, a wind-proof flame assembly 4, a regulating device for regulating the gas supply and a flame change-over mechanism 6 connected to an igniting device 3. When the igniting device 3 is pressed down a windproof flame is generated and when released the air supply to a mixing chamber 42 is stopped so that a visible flame is produced. In one embodiment the flame change over mechanism 6 is connected to a hood 8 on the mixing chamber 42 of the wind proof flame assembly 4 and the hood 8 controls opening and closing of air intake holes 421 to the mixing chamber 42. In a second embodiment a turbulence member is provided to control the turbulence of gas flowing out of the mixing chamber in a further embodiment the path connecting the gaseous fuel nozzle to the gas reservoir can be opened and closed depending on the desired flame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274743-A (GB)
Title: Electrical tilt switch
Inventor: WEAVER JAMES L
IPC: H01H35/02
Filed: 1993-02-02
Abstract: An electrical tilt switch has a body which defines a cavity 11 with a generally dish-shaped base wall 13 and aside wall 12, at least the inner surface of the base wall 13 being electrically conducting. An electrode 16 projects substantially centrally into the cavity but is insulated from the body. A ball 17 with a conducting outer surface is disposed within the cavity 11 and normally interconnects the electrode 16 and the base wall 13. On tilting of the switch, the ball 17 may roll away from the electrode 16 to open the circuit between the base wall 13 and the electrode 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264802-A (GB)
Title: Signal communication systems
Inventor: CAIRNES WILLIAM
IPC: G08B25/06
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: A signal communication system, especially for security purposes, uses the mains electrical wiring (26) for the transmission and reception of signals. A control unit (10) is connected to the wiring, as are a plurality of repeater units (28). The control unit and repeater units are each hard wired to sensors (27a, 27b; 29). The control unit (10) is also responsive to one or more remote alarms, e.g. car alarms (31), and hand-held key fobs (32) by means of coded radio communication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267517-A (GB)
Title: Spacer for lintel
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL GWYN
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 1993-05-10
Abstract: A spacer comprises a mild steel strut member 22 which is substantially planar and which has mounting means e.g. U-bends 23 adjacent both ends whereby the device 1 is adapted to be mounted on the lintel 4 so that the strut member 22 extends between the plate elements 2, 3 to maintain them in the desired spatial relation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270619-A (GB)
Title: Child carrier
Inventor: SYKES BRYAN CLIFFORD
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 1993-09-22
Abstract: A device for carrying a young child comprises a seat unit (10) adapted to rest against a hip while supported by a shoulder strap (12). The seat unit (10) has an upper seat portion (14) shaped like a bicycle saddle, and a downwardly-extending rear portion (16) adapted to bear against the flank of the person using the device. The shape and form of the seat portion (14) enables the child to sit astride with legs straddling the forward part of the seat unit while facing outwards away from the adult. Merely by the adult resting a hand of the front horn part (14a) of the seat unit, the child can readily be kept in position and freedom of movement is not unduly impeded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271572-A (GB)
Title: Carrier fluid for the suspension and delivery of water soluble polymers
Inventor: SKAGGS BRYAN
IPC: C09K8/90
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: A liquid carrier fluid that is used as a carrier system to suspend and deliver water soluble polymers which act to adjust the rheological properties of the aqueous systems to which they are added. The carrier fluid comprises:-   a) 0.2 - 59% one or more water soluble polysaccharides (especially xanthan); b) 40 - 98.8% water soluble, polyethylene glycol or thickened polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight between about 150 and about 600; c) 1 - 6% one or more viscosified polyol fluid components (especially glycerin); and d) 0.1 - 10%, based on polyol weight, of one or more viscosifying polysaccharides (especially welan or rhamsan gum).
Patent GB-2272300-A (GB)
Title: Current measurement by means of shunt resistor
Inventor: DAVIES ANDREW CERI
IPC: G01R19/00
Filed: 1993-10-22
Abstract: A circuit for measuring current flowing along a line 2 including a shunt resistor 3 has two transistors 4 and 5, with their emitters connected to the line on opposite sides of the resistance and with their collectors connected to a zero voltage rail 6 via respective resistors 7 and 8, the bases of the transistors 4 and 5, being connected together so that one transistor controls current flow through the second and the voltage across the resistor 8, connected to the second transistor 5, 15 being representative of current flow in the line 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285596-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for coating a pipe weld joint
Inventor: DUNCAN JOSEPH CRICHTON
IPC: B29C37/00
Filed: 1994-01-10
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for coating an pipe weld joint with a pre-formed thermoplastics shell 5, comprising a die set 23, heater means 25 for heating the die set 23 and clamping means 27 for closing the die set 23 onto the pipe 3, wherein, in use, a pre-formed shell 5 is mounted on a pipe weld joint, the pipe 3 and shell 5 are inserted into the apparatus 1, the heating means 25 heat the pre-formed shell 5 and the clamping means 27 close the die set 23 to mould the shell 5 onto the pipe weld joint. By using such an apparatus, the coating of pipe weld joints to produce a pipeline which is completely protected against corrosion and is fully insulated is simplified and facilitated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274484-A (GB)
Title: Door securing device
Inventor: BENNETT NIGEL JOHN
IPC: B61D19/02
Filed: 1994-01-25
Abstract: A securing device for doors having a first latching arrangement including a door-mounted bolt 3 and a frame-mounted stop and a second latching arrangement having a frame-mounted bolt 25 and a door-mounted stop 8, wherein the first latching arrangement is manually operated and the second latching arrangement is remotely operated. The securing device is particularly adapted for use in train carriage doors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283866-A (GB)
Title: Through adaptor connector containing circuitry
Inventor: SANTIAGO LOZANO RICO
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 1994-02-07
Abstract: An electronic module comprises a body formed as a tongue (1) having a plurality of through holes containing contacts and an electronic circuit connected to the contacts. The tongue (1) may lie between a relay and a base (not shown). The holes in the tongue (1) conform to the pin arrangement of the electrical unit and allow the electric unit's pins to pass through and be received by the base. A part (4) of the tongue (1) contains the electronic circuit. Two of the through holes are provided with contacts (3, 3') for coupling the electronic circuit to pins of the electrical unit. The tongue (1) is also provided with reinforcing flanges (5, 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274056-A (GB)
Title: An improved hair piece and a method of attaching a hair piece to the head of a person
Inventor: HOWELL CARL ANTHONY
IPC: A41G3/00
Filed: 1994-02-14
Abstract: A method of fixing a hair piece (10) to the head of a person wherein the hair piece (10) comprises a centre portion (12) which is surrounded by an adherent track (14). The method comprises (a) adhering a first portion (14a) of the hair piece (10) to a portion of glandular hair (20) of the person's head and (b) securing the remaining portion (14b) of the adherent track (14) to the head of the person by positioning double sided adhesive means between the head of the person and the hair piece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288702-A (GB)
Title: Correcting Errors in Images
Inventor: NAHAPETIAN VAHE
IPC: H04N5/365
Filed: 1994-04-15
Abstract: The image error correction method is applied for image errors caused by the sensitivity variations in the different sensor elements used to scan the image scene by storing the corresponding image elements in a memory (5) and calculating the intensity mean value for each image line. The mean value of each preceding line is used as the initial value for calculating the mean value of the following line.       A pixel correction value is calculated for each image pixel and the corrected image print values are provided by adding the pixel correction value to the main offset value.       ADVANTAGE - Optimised image representation without stripes or interference lines.
Patent GB-2278195-A (GB)
Title: Sample pretreatment using alkylating agents
Inventor: PETERSON JON E
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 1994-05-19
Abstract: An immunoassay method and kit that include a sample pretreatment employing an alkylating agent that modifies antibodies in the sample at a pH of not less than 7.0 to render the antibodies incapable of interfering with analyte detection. Prior to performing the immunoassay, the alkylating agent is inactivated so that it does not modify antibody reagents used in the immunoassay. The alkylating agent may be selected from glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, o-methylisourea, cyclohexanedione, butanedione or s-acetyl thioglycolic acid N-hydroxy succinimide. The analyte can be a lipopolysaccharide antigen.