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Patent GB-2212852-A (GB)
Title: Display material support means
Inventor: WESTLAND JAMES
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 1988-11-25
Abstract: The support means for display of panels such as estate agents boards is adapted to span a door or window aperture by contacting opposed confronting surfaces thereof comprises a cross-bar (2) having a surface contacting member (8) at one end and a flange (12) at the other. The flange extends in a plane normal to axis of the bar (2) and is provided with apertures (14) to receive threaded spigots (16) by which a plate member (18) is secured to the flange (12) to clamp the panel. The plate member (18) engages the surface on one side of the aperture and the angularly adjustable member (8) engages the opposed surface. As shown crossbar (2) has axial bore (4) to receive threaded rod (6) bearing member (8) which is rubber faced as is plate member (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225598-A (GB)
Title: Spiked Security Means
Inventor: SUMMERS DENNIS
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 1988-12-03
Abstract: A security means comprising a longitudinal supporting 21 member and a plurality of spiked members 20 mounted or connected thereto. Sufficient of the spiked members have at least one spike 18, 19 adjacent the longitudinal support member, and the spiked members are so arranged, that the longitudinal support member is substantially protected along its length. Each spiked member may comprise an upper configuration of spikes 16, 17 at its upper end with a longitudinal supporting member protecting spike extending therebelow. In the alternative embodiment of figure 1, the spiked members are rotatably mounted on longitudinal axle 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236511-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle recovery trailer
Inventor: SHERRATT JOHN
IPC: B60P3/12
Filed: 1989-07-19
Abstract: The function of the trailer is to carry vehicles. The wheeled chassis is moved backwards and forwards by means of a continuous chain driven by gears at the front which are fitted to a shaft and detachable handle. This in turn raises and lowers the cradle, which enables easy loading and unloading of vehicles. Fitted to the side plates of the chassis is a plate with a pin and bush welded in the middle. At one end of the plate springs are fitted applying equal pressure. As the chassis moves forward the lower end of the spindle plate passes over a series of small plates welded inside the main frame channel sections on both sides. If the chain should break for any reason the spindle plate will lock into the space between the welded plates. At each end of the channel a slot is provided so that the spindle plate can return to the vertical before returning in the opposite direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238797-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of rare-earth materials and permanent magnets
Inventor: ROZENDAAL EWOUD
IPC: H01F1/057
Filed: 1989-12-08
Abstract: Sintered and other rare-earth permanent magnets are manufactured from an alloy material comprising FE and at least one element of the rare-earth metal group (including yttrium), for example a Fe-B-R alloy. At least one coercivity-increasing additional element such as Al is incorporated in the material via ferro-boron, or as a boride, or as another ferro-compound. The material may be formed by the steps of (a) forming a compound comprising Al and Fe by an alumino-thermic reduction process using excess Al and (b) adding the Al-Fe compound as a constituent of the alloy so as to incorporate the Al into the alloy material.
Patent GB-2228032-A (GB)
Title: Beach cleaning machine
Inventor: DERBYSHIRE KEITH
IPC: E01H12/00
Filed: 1990-01-25
Abstract: A machine, preferably for towing, for the collection of litter from a beach comprising means 2 & 3 enabling the machine to move over the surface of the beach, a conveyor 12, consisting preferably of an endless belt made of wire mesh, for moving the litter and any adhering beach forming material eg sand or shingle, towards a container 20 located rearwardly of the machine and preferably connected hingedly to it, means 7 to vibrate and belt 12 so that the material is separated from the litter and is returned to the beach whilst the litter is delivered into the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229833-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor integrated circuit
Inventor: KATSURAGI KOJI
IPC: B41J29/38
Filed: 1990-03-28
Abstract: In a semiconductor integrated circuit (1) either a signal at a clock signal input terminal (2) or a signal obtained by dividing the frequency of that signal by a frequency dividing circuit (9) is selected by a selecting circuit (11) responsive to a selection signal supplied to a terminal (4). Consequently, the frequency dividing circuit (9) can be bypassed by the selecting circuit (11). Accordingly, it is possible to cope easily with a case where operations at a frequency exceeding the maximum operating frequency of component devices forming the semiconductor integrated circuit (1) are required, by connecting an external frequency divider capable of performing higher-speed operations to the clock signal input terminal (2). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2235404-A (GB)
Title: Overload protector for press machine
Inventor: OISHI YOSHIHIRO
IPC: B30B15/28
Filed: 1990-05-03
Abstract: An overload protector for a press machine protects machine from damage when the machine is subjected to overload in operation eg. from the presence of an unusually thick workpiece. It is applicable to a two-point type press machine with two connecting rods 5A, 5B between a crank shaft and a tool slide. A pressurized oil supply means comprising a pressure generator 15 and a pressure oil supply line 14 delivers pressurized oil to respective hydraulic pressure chambers 3A, 3B of two overload-protection means 21A, 21B. The pressurized oil supply line 14 has two relief valves 27A, 27B connected thereto in hydraulic parallel to each other. When the slide is subjected to an overload at say overload-protection means 21A, member 4A telescopes into the slide opening seal 8A to exhaust fluid from chamber 3A through chamber 9A and return line 10A. The relief valves cause overload-protection means 21B to operate almost concurrently with means 21A to prevent the slide becoming slewed. When the slide is subjected only to a lesser localized load, e.g. because of the shape of the pressing, the relief valves act to prevent the overload-protection means operating. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233939-A (GB)
Title: Actively-controlled vehicle suspension giving adjustable cornering characteristics
Inventor: MINE ATSUSHI
IPC: B60G17/016
Filed: 1990-05-22
Abstract: In a system for controlling active suspensions of a motor vehicle, having fluid suspensions (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) for the respective wheels, control valves (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) for the respective suspensions, and a controller (3) for adjusting the control valves to charge and discharge a fluid into and out of the fluid suspensions so as to control the vehicle attitude, lateral acceleration of the vehicle is detected during a turning thereof, and the control valves (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) are adjusted responsive to the detected lateral acceleration for changing the vehicle heights at the respective fluid suspensions (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) such that the ground-contact load of one wheel of the front wheel pair is increased while the ground-contact load of the other wheel is decreased and such that the ground-contact load of one wheel of the rear wheel pair, diagonally opposite the other wheel of the front wheel is increased while the ground-contact load of the other wheel of the rear wheel pair is decreased. The turning or steering characteristic of the vehicle is thus changed to have a strong or a weak understeering degree. The steering characteristic may be changed dependent upon the vehicle speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232198-A (GB)
Title: Hog ring fastener, tool and methods
Inventor: KERRIGAN JAMES E
IPC: B21F45/24
Filed: 1990-05-25
Abstract: A hog ring fastener (22) has a straight base (24) and legs (26) each perpendicular to the base but offset at an angle to each other permitting the use of relatively inexpensive "C", points. A stick of the fasteners is generally channel shaped, with the legs and bases all angularly inclined to the longitudinal axis of the stock, and is made in a multiwire process by severing blanks and forming the legs at a bias to a line perpendicular to the wire direction. A tool and method for applying the fastener involves deforming the fastener (22) in two different stages, one being a predeformation stage to incline the legs (26) of the fastener inward to a preferred application position by creating a bend or bow about the middle (30) of its base (24); in the second stage, the fastener is further deformed at its base to cause the legs (26) to cross and form the fastener into a loop. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235341-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector system
Inventor: MANABE SAKAE
IPC: H01R24/84
Filed: 1990-06-06
Abstract: An electrical connector system comprising a pair of matable drawer connectors (10a, 10b) is disclosed. The connectors (10a, 10b) are preferably hermaphrodite and include contacts (31) having first contact sections (32) at one end which mate with first contact sections (32) of the other connector and second contact sections (33) at another end which mate with second contacts (111) carried by wiring harness connectors (100). The second contacts (111) are connected to wires (114) by insulation piercing slots (113). The wiring harness connectors (100) are held in the drawer connectors (10a, 10b) by latches (26, 27) or by oppositely oriented latches (240a, 242a) of different lengths to cater for insulation piercing or crimping harness connectors (100) that are of different widths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249209-A (GB)
Title: Visual display panel
IPC: G09F9/37
Filed: 1990-06-19
Abstract: A visual display panel has a viewing area formed on one face on a block of optical grade transparent material. The block face opposite the viewing area has a profiled set of controllable reflectors 16 and 17 formed in close proximity to the substrate. By suitable selection, the reflectors may be activated by electronic means to deflect a collimated or coherent light beam to display information. This light beam is managed by a electronic control system to show information in colour or monochrome. The reflectors each comprise a thin metal film deposited on a substrate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233429-A (GB)
Title: Fluid control valves
Inventor: DOUGAN ROBERT STEWART
IPC: F16K11/085
Filed: 1990-06-27
Abstract: A fluid control valve is provided with a rotatable shoe member (44). The shoe member is provided with a centrally located triangular hump (52) and a single thin sealing rim (54). The hump is provided to move the valve shoe radially inwards against the action of a compression spring (50) when the valve shoe is rotated to the open position of the valve in order to lift the sealing rim clear of the wall of the valve housing. In an alternative embodiment, the shoe member includes a pair of humps and is attached to a rotatable shaft via a leaf spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238405-A (GB)
Title: Environmental control system for creating comfortable space
Inventor: KIKUCHI KOSHIN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1990-09-12
Abstract: Environmental control in a windowless building measures indoor factors including temperature, human activity and human body temperature and simulates the outdoor environment. As well as air conditioning control, which may be general or local to a particular work area, the system may generate ambient sound (fig 4), simulate outdoor rainfall, level and colour of illumination and humidity (figs 5 to 7), project coloured lighting or images (figs 8 and 9) or generate aromas. Outdoor scenes may be generated using false windows (figs 10 to 12). The scenes may be coordinated along a succession of windows (figs 15-16) and may be animated. Alternatively, images of model objects may be projected (figs 18 to 20). The auxiliary wall housing the false window structures may contain ducting for air-conditioning. Human activity may be detected using cameras with picture analysis, skin reflectivity, radar, door operation, speech or an ID card which serves as a transmitter. The system is said to provide an optimum combination of the controlled factors to give the greatest degree of comfort. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238799-A (GB)
Title: Ring spinning apparatus
Inventor: FEHRER ERNST
IPC: D01H7/38
Filed: 1990-11-29
Abstract: In order to ensure desirable spinning conditions in a ring spinning apparatus, the traveler (7) of that apparatus consists of a member, which surrounds the bobbin (3) and which is supported on the bobbin (3) by means of bows (8), which yieldably engage the bobbin (3). One of said bows (8) is provided with the eyelet (13) that serves to guide the yarn (4) as it is fed to the bobbin. That eyelet (13) is adjacent to that portion of the bow (8) which engages the bobbin (3). The bows have sliders (14) thereon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243481-A (GB)
Title: Notification system with voice in an audio system
Inventor: HIRATA HITOSHI
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 1991-03-26
Abstract: An FM audio system (for in-car use) has an FM tuner 5, a CD player 8, a stereo modulator for modulating an audio signal from the CD player to produce a composite signal so as to be received by the FM tuner, for reproducing the audio signal. A notification system has a controller and a muting circuit. The controller produces a control signal in response to the changing of function of the CD player. The muting circuit attenuates the audio signal from the CD player in accordance with the control signal. Speech information is generated by a synthesiser in the modulator 1 in response to the changing of the function of the CD player. The speech information is added to an attenuated audio signal and applied to the stereo modulator so as to reproduce the audio signal together with the speech information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245782-A (GB)
Title: Electric power system
Inventor: PAYNE RICHARD
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 1991-04-25
Abstract: An electrical power generating system in which a master controller receives inputs from the electrical system and associated plant and provides control and signal outputs as are required to adequately monitor and regulate the system in a safe manner. The master controller provides measuring, metering, control and protective functions. Also calibration of electronic sensors and measure of the system reserve power capacity. This invention introduces a number of new techniques and collects all facilities into an integrated solution providing increased benefits to all power plant manufacturers.
Patent GB-2255612-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic cylinder assembly
Inventor: CALVERT MICHAEL ARNOLD
IPC: F16J10/02
Filed: 1991-04-30
Abstract: A modular pneumatic cylinder assembly comprising first and second end plates 1 and 2 respectively, one of which is provided with an opening for a piston rod; an inner pressure cylinder 3 extending between the end plates 1 and 2; an outer cylinder 4 coaxial with the pressure cylinder 3; tie rods 5 extending between the end plates 1 and 2 within the annular space 6 defined between the cylinders; a piston slidable within the inner cylinder 3; a piston rod connected to the piston, and a pressure release valve provided in one of the end plates 1 or 2 for valved communication between the annular space 6 and the atmosphere. Insulating material may be provided in the annular space. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246739-A (GB)
Title: Cutting an aperture in brittle material
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: B06B1/02
Filed: 1991-06-10
Abstract: An apparatus for cutting an aperture in a tile or glass sheet comprising a hard pointed tip (11), a piezo electric ceramic transducer (14) adapted to impart ultrasonic vibration to said tip, high frequency generator means (2), low frequency generator means (1) and means (4) selectively to combine the outputs of said high and low frequency generator means. The apparatus is applied to the material at a location generally remote from the edge of said intended aperture, and an ultra-sonic vibration composed of a comparatively high frequency component and a comparatively low frequency component is applied whereby a zone of said material at said location is removed. Then an ultra-sonic vibration composed only of said high frequency component is applied along the edge of the aperture whereby the edge is cut to form the aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245494-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal agents based on metamitron/ethofumesate/phenmedipham/desmedipham.
Inventor: WIESCHOLLEK RAPHAEL
IPC: A01N25/14
Filed: 1991-07-02
Abstract: The invention relates to novel ready-for-use formulations of the known herbicidal active substances metamitron (I) + ethofumesate (II) +  (A) phenmedipham (III) or  (B) phenmedipham (III) and desmedipham (IV) or  (C) desmidipham (IV), preferably solid formulations such as water-dispersible powders (WP) or water-dispersible granules (WG), the ratio by weight of the active substances (I):(II):(III) or (IV) being (1):(0.05 to 1):(0.05 to 1), that of the active substances (I):(II):(III):(IV) being (1):(0.05 to 1):(0.05 to 1):(0.05 to 1), and the total active substance content in each case being between 20 and 75% by weight, and to their use as herbicides, in particular as selective herbicides in beet.
Patent GB-914576-A (GB)
Abstract: 914,576. Labelling machines. JACKSON, D. R. P., and MOLINS MACHINE CO. Ltd. April 6, 1961 [April 7, 1960], No. 12367/60. Class 73. [Also in Group XVI] A machine for applying labels to flat surfaces of packages boxes, &c. comprises a drum 1 rotatable on.a horizontal shaft 2 and having a suction surface 3 adapted to remove a label from a magazine 6 and carry it past an adhesiveapplying roller 11, the magazine being mounted for oscillatory movement about a pivot 7 for presenting the label tangentially to the suction surface 3 in the same direction and at substantially the same speed as the peripheral speed of the drum, the package P being supported on a platform 18 which is raised to give the label-receiving surface of the package a linear speed also in the same direction and substantially equal to the peripheral speed of the drum. The gumming roller 11 rotates in an adhesive container 10 pivoted at 12 and rocked inwards to the gum-applying position and outwards after a label has passed. This movement is controlled by a feeler 15 pivoted at 16, the arrangement being such that with a label on the suction surface 3, the feeler 15 rides over the label and is pivoted to the left so permitting pivotal movement of the gum container 10 towards the drum 1. In the absence of a label on the surface 3, the feeler 15 passes through a groove 17 in the surface 3 without pivotal movement and pivotal movement inwardly of the container 10 is prevented. As shown, a drum 1A is also provided so that labels are applied to both ends of a package.
Patent GB-2261890-A (GB)
Title: Precast concrete panel for composite floor
Inventor: YOSHIDA MINORU
IPC: E04B5/38
Filed: 1992-01-31
Abstract: A precast concrete panel (1) for a composite floor is disclosed which has a number of concavities (4) provided on its surface, each concavity (4) being in the form of a groove and comprising alternately formed shallow (6) and deep (7) sections which are adjacent each other. The concavities (4) extend in a transverse direction of the concrete panel (1) and are spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the panel. Concrete (3) is cast over the panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254783-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of skin disorders
Inventor: WHITTLE BRIAN ANTHONY
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 1992-02-28
Abstract: A process is provided which is suitable for the preparation of herbal compositions for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. The process comprises preparing an extract or extracts of herbs which provide an anti-inflammatory agent, an adrenocortical stimulant and a cortisol protecting agent by steam distillation and decoction and then treating the extracts to reduce the polysaccharide and/or sugar content. This is achieved by fermentation or enzymic action or by extraction with a solvent having a polarity in the range E DEG  0.4 to 0.95 or by precipitation with an inorganic compound and/or colloid or by a combination of two or more of the above. As a final concentration step the material is further purified by extraction with a solvent having a polarity in the range mentioned above. The reduction of the sugar/polysaccharide content greatly improves the handling characteristics of the extract which can be dried to a free flowing powder. Tablets and capsules for oral administration can be prepared from the extract and it is also suitable for the preparation of topical compositions.
Patent GB-2255254-A (GB)
Title: Television standard conversion apparatus
Inventor: NAKAGAKI HIROFUMI
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1992-03-20
Abstract: A television standards conversion apparatus having less picture quality degradation caused by flicker or distortion for converting a signal from the 625/50 standard to the 525/60 standard includes a digital field memory 2 for converting the field frequency followed by a scanning line interpolator 3 which converts the spatial positions of the scanning lines, and finally a digital line memory 4 for converting the number of scanning lines from 625 to 525. The memories are controlled by two clock generators 6, 7 having different clock frequencies. In an alternative arrangement a digital field memory 10 converts the field frequency and the scanning line number and provides two similar outputs one line period displaced which are fed to a scanning line interpolator 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268146-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ratcheted dinghy rope block.
Inventor: MCNAMARA DAVID MARTIN
IPC: B66D3/04
Filed: 1992-06-30
Abstract: A rope block, for use on sailing boats, has an internal adjustable overload 'clutch' to allow the sheave (5) to slip against its ratchet mechanism 11. The amount of force required to make the sheave (5) slip on its clutch is adjustable by the knob (4). This allows the sheave cheeks to be angled and patterned to provide far more grip on the rope for heavy wind work, but by adjusting the clutch to slip more easily, the rope can still be let out in lighter winds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271149-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic press
Inventor: DURSTON ALAN BRIAN
IPC: B30B15/16
Filed: 1992-09-22
Abstract: A hydraulic press includes a piston chamber which is divided into a first sub-chamber 16 and a second sub-chamber 18 by a piston 2. The piston actuates a press member and is controlled by a hydraulic circuit. The press has a regeneration valve 32, opposite sides of which are connected directly to the sub-chambers 16, 18 respectively. Flow is permitted between the two sub-chambers 16, 18 during a fast advance mode, but flow is prohibited by the regeneration valve 32 between the two sub-chambers 16, 18, during a pressing mode of the press. There are no restrictions in the ducts between the regenerative valve and the sub-chambers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273558-A (GB)
Title: Simulated solid fuel effect gas fire with fragrance supply means
Inventor: IZZARD DAVID JAMES
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: A simulated solid fuel effect gas fire 10 is provided with fragrance supply means 36, preferably supplying fragrance to a convected air path substantially (66, figure 4) completely 28 separate from a flue/combustion gas path 22, (72). Various means 38, 40 may be provided for manual and/or automatic initiation and/or termination of release of fragrance. The fragrance will preferably resemble burning wood but may be some other fragrance e.g. roses. In the preferred embodiment the supply means comprises a jar having a cap (48, figure 2) on which slides a control member (54) having apertures (58) which can register with corresponding apertures in the cap to allow release of the fragrance held in the jar. <IMAGE>