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Patent GB-2259503-A (GB)
Title: Applying a nonwoven strip to a circulating endless backing
Inventor: MINICHSHOFER KLAUS
IPC: B65H23/02
Filed: 1992-09-10
Abstract: A non-woven strip 1 unwound from a roll 11 is applied as contiguous coils to an endless support web 2. Each coil extends at a slight angle of inclination to the longitudinal direction of web 2. This is achieved by fleece band feed device 3, including edge trimmers 12, being moved by carriage 4 on rails 5 transversely of the web 2 as the band 1 is applied. To ensure that adjacent coils are precisely contiguous, the position of the longitudinal edges of the last applied coil 2a and the incoming strip 1 (which edges are to abut) are sensed at 24 and 25 and then compared at 22, at least one aspect of the apparatus being controlled in dependence upon the comparison. The controlled aspect can be in the movement of carriage 4 along rails 5, the angular position of feed device 3 about bearing 17 on carriage 4, the cutting line of trimmers 12 or the speed of strip supply motor 31, this last affecting the tension and thus the width of the strip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260034-A (GB)
Title: Underfloor cable distribution system
Inventor: HARRISON DAVID CHARLES PETER
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1992-09-18
Abstract: An underfloor cable distribution system comprises a plurality of outlets 22 set in the floor and guides 12 for the cables under the floor. The guides may be channels or tubes set in a solid floor (Fig 15), rigid or flexible tubes located below a suspended floor (Figs 2 & 5), or a rail or track having a carriage (Fig 10) below a suspended floor. A pull through 26 may be associated with each tube or carriage, the pull through having a device 28 to receive the cable to be located in the tube. The device may be hollow to protect a plug or socket secured to the cable, see Figures 8 to 14, as it is drawn to or withdrawn from an outlet. A distribution centre 10 may have satellite outlets 22 or a main services duct (212, Figure 15) with outlets (234) on each side. The centre and outlets may be colour coded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261557-A (GB)
Title: Cutting fibres in cable sheathing
Inventor: STEPAN JIRI
IPC: B26D1/06
Filed: 1992-11-10
Abstract: In an optical cable 31 having a sheath of fibres 30, the fibres are splayed radially of the cable before being out between a cutting die 12b and an anvil 13b driven by a hammer (6, Fig 2). The cut fibres are removed by suction. The anvil and the die are interchangeable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277315-A (GB)
Title: Label holder for attachment to cable
Inventor: ELLIOTT DEREK
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 1993-04-21
Abstract: A sign holder comprises an elongate member formed of sheet metal and having a loop 13 disposed at its opposite ends, to receive ties for attaching the holder to a cable or the like. The loops 13 comprise portions of the elongate member which are bent out of the plane of the elongate member and form apertures transverse to its longitudinal axis. The elongate member may be of stainless steel and of channel section with inwardly-directed side walls 11, 12. Apertures 14 may be formed in its base 10 to receive screws as an alternative means of mounting the holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271040-A (GB)
Title: Call routing for a radiotelephone in multiple radiotelephone systems
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES M
IPC: H04L7/04
Filed: 1993-01-04
Abstract: A portable unit (101) may both place and receive calls in both the cordless (115) and cellular telephone systems (103). A portable unit (101), in combination with a cordless base station (115), can automatically route an incoming call to the telephone system (111) in which the portable unit is located without inconveniencing the user. Additionally, the portable unit (101), in combination with the cordless base station (115), can automatically route a call in process with the portable unit (101) between the cordless (115) and the cellular telephone systems (103) when the portable unit (101) relocates therebetween.
Patent GB-2283668-A (GB)
Title: Bag or backpack
Inventor: WOOLRIDGE RICHARD BENNETT
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: A bag or backpack 1 includes one or more inflatable air pockets or tubes 2 built into the construction of a fabric bag or backpack either to form the sides or to be affixed to the sides, each pocket or tube being fitted with a valve for inflation and deflation. When inflated the air pockets or tubes expand and stretch the bag to its full size and shape providing a semi-rigid framework or support. The inflated bag will continue to hold its shape during normal use and will be reduceable in size by deflation. Contents of the firm air bag will be protected from damage by the shock-absorbent nature of the air pockets or tubes that can also provide for carrying comfort. The degree of protection of contents and carrying comfort are variable by the amount of inflation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285922-A (GB)
Title: Preventing cosmetics from deterioration
Inventor: MASUDA ISAMU
IPC: B65D81/24
Filed: 1994-01-31
Abstract: Cosmetics such as face cleansing lotion, face lotion, milky lotion or a face-pack are prevented from deteriorating by inhibiting their oxidation by placing containers holding the cosmetics in magnetic fields. Container 4A, 4B, 4C for cosmetics may be placed within cylindrical cases 3A, 3B, 3C having magnetic side walls 9, the cases themselves being contained in a box 1 having a handle 5. Alternatively, a packing box 21 for cosmetic 20 has rubber magnets attached by adhesive to its inner surfaces. In further embodiments, a changing magnetic field is applied by rotating magnetic cases holding the cosmetic containers or by the use of a solenoid; or the container is stood on a magnetic base plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276001-A (GB)
Title: Object length measurement
Inventor: DEAN ELLIS MARTYN
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: The length of an object, particularly a spent nuclear fuel rod, is measured by taking an optical image of a support surface and then taking an optical image of a fuel rod when placed on the support surface. The two optical images are digitised, stored and then processed to obtain a difference in grey level values between the two stored images. The two images are stored as a plurality of columns each containing pixels having a grey level value. Using an algorithm, the difference between these values in corresponding columns of the two images are determined as root mean square values. The columns are processed in turn to determine which have a root mean square value above a threshold value, these being representative of the presence of a fuel rod. The number of such columns is a measure of the fuel rod length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276970-A (GB)
Title: Gas alarm
Inventor: ROWLANDS CLIVE
IPC: G08B17/113
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: Gas alarm apparatus comprising a housing 1 accommodating a gas detector 15, an alarm B1 and associated circuitry. In order to avoid the need for a pump to circulate gas past the detector, the housing has a gas flow path between an inlet 11 and an outlet 13 and circulation of gas through the housing is by convection current generated by the heat of the apparatus. The gas detector provides part of the heat source. An additional heating element may be provided. Where the apparatus is mains powered, its transformer 8 provides a source of heat. The housing is in the form of a plug with projecting pins to mate with a mains socket, Figs. 1 - 5, not shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275953-A (GB)
Title: Downhole logging tool
Inventor: RADEMAKER ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 1993-08-20
Abstract: A downhole logging tool for use in gathering data within a borehole and sending those data to monitoring equipment at the surface by means of a fiber optic cable (33c), comprises a system for coupling a data signal into at least one optical fiber of the cable, the system comprising: a light emitting diode (233) for receiving an electrical signal indicative of the data and converting the electrical signal into an optical signal; means (116) for terminating the butt end of the at least one optical fiber of the cable; and means for mounting the diode (233) for selective longitudinal positioning along a line substantially coaxial with the at least one optical fiber of the cable to position the terminated end of the optical fiber in an abutting relationship with the light emitting diode and couple the optical signals produced by the diode into the optical fiber of the cable for transmission to the surface without requiring any bends in the cable and independent of the length to which the butt end of the fiber has been trimmed in order to terminate it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278884-A (GB)
Title: Engine throttle body
Inventor: FIELD MARTIN JOHN
IPC: F02M15/02
Filed: 1994-05-23
Abstract: A heating recess (86, Fig. 1) formed in the outer wall of the throttle body 12 has a plate member 98 sealably secured to the outer wall to cover the recess with an inlet pipe 102 and an outlet 104 pipe extending through the plate member to allow engine coolant to pass through the recess. Screws 110 or swaged lips (166, Figs. 11 and 12) on the body 12 engage the plate member to secure the plate member to the outer wall and to determine the position of the inlet and outlet pipes relative to the throttle body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291288-A (GB)
Title: Automatic switching circuit for vehicle lights
Inventor: COOPER SIMON JOHN
IPC: B60Q11/00
Filed: 1994-07-02
Abstract: An automatic switching circuit controls the switching on and off of the side and head lamps (and other electric lamps if required) when the ambient light level outside the vehicle or trailer changes or when the windscreen wiper motor is switched on or off. A fault testing circuit receives voltage levels from points in the switching circuit and detects faults in a mechanical relay and other components thereof; in the event of a fault, an indicator will illuminate and an audible alarm will sound. A lamp and lamp circuit fault detecting circuit detects faults in the bulbs or wiring of the vehicle or trailer and illuminates an indicator when a fault is detected. The circuit shown has a resistive light sensor LDR1 providing a signal to a comparator IC1. The comparator output controls the lamp cicuits via a delay circuit and relays RLC1, RLC2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283624-A (GB)
Title: Industrial equipment operating status scanner
Inventor: PATEL BALDEV
IPC: G08B25/14
Filed: 1994-10-04
Abstract: An operating status scanner for recording the location and exact time of all switch/contact openings in an industrial machine or process also provides an indication as to whether the fault was intermittent or continuous. Thus, system fault diagnosis is made simple and reliable, resulting in less down time. The scanner provides an indication firstly of whether or not the machine is operational, secondly, in the event of an intermittent problem, the scanner displays 9 which input device 15 is faulty, and thirdly, in the event that operation of the machine has been stopped, the scanner displays which input device caused it to stop. In addition to the foregoing, the scanner displays also which input is preventing the machine from starting again. The time and data of the fault is also displayed. Thus the scanner provides monitoring of the status of a machine's circuits and diagnoses any faults. It also records the machine's running time as well as the down time. The scanned input points 15 are connected to contacts or switches of the machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295638-A (GB)
Title: Material flow device
Inventor: BONE DAVID
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 1994-11-30
Abstract: An infinitely variable control device for controlling the passage of materials of all types, for locking the movement of linear solids, or for the extrusion of plastics materials. The device comprises two adjacent cylinders 4 which have circumferential grooves which vary in depth about the circumference and together define an orifice communicating with inlet 2 and outlet 3. The simultaneous rotation of the cylinders causes the orifice to be varied in infinitely small increments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-949466-A (GB)
Abstract: 949,466. Measuring peak voltages. PAN GEO ATLAS CORPORATION. Feb. 3, 1960 [Oct. 16, 1959], No. 3893/60. Heading G1U. [Also in Divisions H3 and H4] In acoustic bore-hole logging apparatus (see Divisions H3 and H4) a D.C. voltage corresponding to the peak value of the first positive-peak of a receiving transducer output 261 Fig. 3 is obtained by first obtaining a lengthened pulse 267 of voltage e 1  proportional to such peak values and applying the lengthened pulse to terminal 205 of a circuit Fig. 5 comprising a blocking oscillator 191, producing an output waveform 275 Fig. 3, triodes 201, 203, and output terminal 207. When a blocking oscillator pulse is applied the valves are placed in a condition whereby they may conduct: if the voltage at terminal 205 is greater than that at terminal 207, triode 201 conducts so permitting capacitor 209 to charge until the voltages at terminals 205, 207 are equal. If the voltage at terminal 205 is less than that at terminal 207,triode 203 conducts and capacitor 209 discharges until voltage equality is attained. Specification 949, 467 is referred to.
Patent GB-2293185-A (GB)
Title: Power-operated equipment
Inventor: RUESSE ROLF
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 1995-09-13
Abstract: A remotely operated valve 10 including a power actuator 72. The flow regulator 32 is mounted on the valve bonnet 22 which is locked to the valve body 12 by a latching mechanism 26 - 30. A flow regulator actuating mechanism 44, 62 extends through the bonnet 22 and is coupled to the surrounding actuator hub 78 by a coupling 80 which can be engaged and disengaged by sliding the coupling 80 in and out of the hub 78. The actuator hub 78 is made sufficiently large that the bonnet 22 and attached flow regulator 32 can be fully withdrawn from the valve body 12 without disturbing the actuator 72 or its connections. Valve maintenance is easier and quicker and maintenance equipment is lighter. Reliability is improved and costs are reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294061-A (GB)
Title: Washing fabrics:recirculating washing medium
Inventor: KELLER WALTER
IPC: D06B3/10
Filed: 1995-10-02
Abstract: A run of fabric 1 is washed by heated medium 5 in machine 4, and a resulting mix of water and gas is sucked away through conduit 6. Gas and water are seperated in cyclone 7, the water being wholly or partially returned to machine 4. Gas from cyclone 7 passes to suction device 16, where friction heats the gas further, and then also passes back to machine 4. The gas, and its energy, is therefor recovered. Returned gas may be discharged below liquid level in machine 4. The gas may be used to heat liquid which may also be supplied to machine 4. 
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Patent GB-2294245-A (GB)
Title: Tilt triggered driver restraint for an industrial truck.
Inventor: ABELS THEODOR
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: A restraint device to prevent the driver falling from a toppling industrial truck with a partially open driver's cab, the device comprising at least one displaceable and/or pivotable arm which, in the retracted position, is behind the driver in the area of the backrest (4) of the driver's seat and closes from the rear around the torso (2) of the driver. A device detecting tipping of the truck is connected to a tripping device (3) moving at least one restraint means out of a retracted position into a restraining position and locking it there. A pre-loaded spring is provided for movement of the restraint means from the retracted position into the restraining position. The restraint means is locked in its restraining position by means of a ratchet construction. In another embodiment (Fig. 8) the restraint means exhibits a moving belt ring (11) which is secured to belts (13) which can be wound up and are attached to the pillars of the cab. The driver need not strap himself into the seat and may therefore leave and return to the vehicle easily. … <IMAGE> …
Patent GB-2296426-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner with damp cloth apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG KEUN
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 1995-12-12
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes damp cloth apparatus 50 which is easily attachable and removable. This apparatus comprises a frame 60 providing a track for the cloth; a working roller 100 and a driven roller 100 mounted transversely at the bottom and top of the frame respectively; a first coupling means 70 for attaching the lower part of the frame to an inhaler 10 by cooperating with grooves on the inhaler; a second coupling means 90 for attaching the top part of the frame to a connecting pipe 15; and a damp cloth 55 mounted on the frame. The peripheral surface of the working roller 100 drives the cloth around the two rollers as the inhaler is moved across a surface to be cleaned. The inhaler has an intake hole at the bottom thereof. The frame 60 may have a hinge member 63 to help in replacing the cloth, or the cloth may be provided with fastening means for the same purpose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298036-A (GB)
Title: A vehicular lamp provided with cooling means
Inventor: WATANABE SHINJI
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: A vehicular lamp which includes a lamp body, a reflector and an inner lens both disposed in the lamp body, a light source located within a lamp chamber defined by the lamp body and the reflector, and a couple of air communication holes formed in the reflector at both upper and lower portions thereof sandwiching the light source.
Patent GB-2300971-A (GB)
Title: Detectors for detecting occupation of vehicle seats
Inventor: KAWABATA HIDEKI
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1996-04-15
Abstract: An arrangement for detecting occupation of a vehicle seat comprises a member 8 disposed between a seat cushion 1 and the vehicle floor and movable in response to movement of the seat cushion 1, at least one spring 9 for urging the movable member in one direction and urging the seat cushion in an upward direction and a switch 4 operable by the movable member 8 against the urging force of the spring 9 when the seat is occupied. The arrangement provides reliable occupant detection with a small stroke of the seat cushion 1.
Patent GB-2302468-A (GB)
Title: Amplifying optical receiver: insensitive to polarization and unwanted modulation
Inventor: TERAHARA TAKAFUMI
IPC: H04B10/60
Filed: 1996-06-17
Abstract: An optical receiver is design to suppress an unwanted intensity modulation component present in the optical signal at a polarization scrambling frequency or a monitoring control signal frequency, usually at about 10 kHz. It comprises an optical-to-electrical converter 2 for converting an optical main signal to an electrical signal; an optical amplifier 1 for amplifying the optical main signal to the optical to electrical converter; an electrical amplifier 3 for amplifying the converted electrical signal from the optical-to-electrical converter to produce a main signal; a detector 13 for detecting the intensity modulation component at the predetermined frequency, namely the polarization scrambling frequency or the monitor control signal frequency; and a feed-back device 14 for feeding the detected signal obtained by the intensity modulation component detector 13 back to the optical amplifier 1 or the electrical amplifier 3 in order to control the signal gain and thus eliminate the unwanted signal. Low-pass filtering can also be used.
Patent GB-2314495-A (GB)
Title: Flea collar
Inventor: HANNAH SCHWEIZER-KASHYAP
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: An animal flea collar comprises an elongate band that extends around the neck of an animal, with an interior wall 2 and an interior cavity 3 that contains a toxic flea attracting material on a lint 4. Fleas enter through an opening 5 to the cavity and stick to an adhesive material 6 to be killed by the toxic material in the lint.
Patent GB-2304761-A (GB)
Title: Tool for cleaning or conditioning tubular structures such as well casings
Inventor: ARMELL RICHARD ALVIN
IPC: E21B37/02
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: A tool for the cleaning and conditioning of tubular structures, such as well casings, comprises a central mandrel (1) upon which are mounted a plurality of interchangeable sleeves (4-9). The sleeves at each end bear stabilization elements enabling the tool to be used in a well casing of any disposition and the intermediate sleeves bear conditioning or cleaning elements (12) angularly spaced apart and separated by fluid channels (13), the cleaning elements of adjacent sleeves being off-set to form a substantially helical pattern of cleaning elements and channels to ensure 360{ of coverage as a tool is axially displaced within a well casing. The sleeves are mounted in such a way that relative rotation between them and the mandrel is prevented by a combination of keyways and of drive faces between adjacent sleeves formed by cut-away portions.
Patent GB-2306873-A (GB)
Title: Insulating heater substrate by electrostatic deposition
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: C23D5/04
Filed: 1996-10-28
Abstract: An insulating layer or overglaze of an electric heater is deposited using an electrostatic spraying technique. Selected areas of a substrate may be masked to prevent deposition of powder in unwanted locations. Also, selected areas may be exposed by vacuum means which locally removes deposited material prior to firing.
Patent GB-2307528-A (GB)
Title: Electrohydraulic brake system for a road vehicle
Inventor: STEINER MANFRED
IPC: B60T8/28
Filed: 1996-11-19
Abstract: An electrohydraulic multi-circuit system for a road vehicle comprises, for each wheel brake, a hydraulic servocylinder 16 to 19 driven by an electric motor. For normal braking, pedal actuation switches valves 38, 39 to a blocking position and valve 54 to a through-flow position, cylinders 16-19 are driven by their motors, unit 21 with a single-circuit master cylinder 31 serves as a desired-value transmitter, and fluid from the master cylinder passes into a storage element 52 which acts to provide pedal "feel". In the event of failure of the vehicle's electronic system, brake pressure is delivered from the master cylinder to the front-wheel brakes. The master cylinder includes a central valve 94 which remains open during normal braking and which is closed, due to increased pedal travel, on failure of the electronic system.
Patent GB-2327915-A (GB)
Title: Operator restraining apparatus
Inventor: RILEY RICHARD
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 1997-08-06
Abstract: Operator restraining apparatus includes release mechanism 12 including a weight (13 fig 2) movable from a storage position to a working position when the inclination of a vehicle 1 exceeds a pre-determined angle, which weight actuates a release means (18 fig 3b) for an operator restraining member 6 when in the working position. The apparatus may protect the operator 11 of an open sided vehicle, such as a fork-lift truck, from falling from the cab should the vehicle tip over. The weight may include a projection (14 fig 2) sliding within a slot (15 fig 2), which may comprise, when the vehicle is upright, a slightly upwardly inclined first portion (16 fig 2) and a portion (17 fig 2) extending downwardly from the upper end of the first portion. The operator restraining member may be padded 12 and may comprise several slidable members 7, 8 such that the length of the member may vary. The restraining member may slide under gravity once the release means is actuated.
Patent GB-2321282-A (GB)
Title: Eccentric bearing with adjustment lever
Inventor: DITTENHOEFER THOMAS
IPC: B41F13/28
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: An eccentric bearing comprises two rows 2,4 of rolling bodies disposed one within the other, an eccentric ring 1 disposed between said rows of rolling bodies, and an adjustment lever 9 which is articulated at a lateral surface thereof by means of a link pin 6. The link pin comprises a tapered portion 10 which is inserted in a bore in the eccentric ring, said bore having a correspondingly tapered portion 12, and is clamped axially in said bore by means of a tension bolt 15. The assembly, which is for a printing machine, mounts a shaft journal 3 with respect to a framework 5.