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Patent GB-2183713-A (GB)
Title: Twistlocks
Inventor: KANE BARRY MCDONALD
IPC: B60P7/13
Filed: 1985-11-30
Abstract: Twistlocks 3 to secure transport equipment are interconnected in pairs or together and are actuated by a driver from his seated driving position by actuating means. Twistlock lever arms 6 may be connected by a direct link 7 or by feed tubes 15 of pneumatic cylinders 8,8a and a variety of actuating means could be applied to lever arms 6 e.g. hydraulic cylinders, electric linear actuator. The pneumatic cylinder 8 could be linked to a pneumatic starting device to prevent vehicle movement until twistlocks are registered locked-electrical actuators could be linked to starting circuit. A rod 9 may be pivotally linked to lever arm 6 of such length to provide indication in the form of tell-tales 11; a micro-switch 12 may signal or act as safety cut-out. Manual override may be provided by unclipping clevis pivot pin 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-723094-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to signal decoding and marking apparatus
Inventor: FLOWERS THOMAS HAROLD
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1952-10-20
Abstract: 723,094. Automatic exchange systems. POSTMASTER GENERAL. Oct. 20, 1952 [Jan. 11, 1951], No. 858/51. Class 40 (4). [Also in Group XL (c)] A marker includes a co-ordinate array of gate circuits each of which is opened when an A.C. and a D.C. input are simultaneously applied, the A.C. and D.C. inputs being commoned respectively to the rows and columns of gating circuits. The marker is applicable to systems described in Specifications 694,092 and 722,172 using multiplex switches. A marker, Figs. 1, 2, capable of marking any of eighty-one callednumber circuits each denoted by a four-digit number, has twelve input leads, one for each possible integer, viz. one, two or three, of each digit. The digit markings for the A and C digits are A.C. and for the B and D digits are D.C. Assuming the called number is A3, B3, C3, D3, an A.C. signal is applied from a first decoding circuit X to wire AB33 and a D.C. signal from a second decoding circuit Y to wire CD33, whereupon the gate circuit 3333 in the third decoding circuit Z is opened to apply a marking to the desired called number circuit. The circuits X, Y consist of nine valves V1, V2 respectively normally biased to cut-off. The D.C. applied to digit leads B, D brings the grids of three valves in each of the circuits X, Y to earth and the A.C. applied to digit leads A, C is fed to one of the prepared valves in each circuit X, Y. The output of the valve V2 is applied to a voltage doubler W5, W6 which raises to earth the potential of the D.C. input lead CDcd of the corresponding column of gating circuits of the third decoding circuit Z. The output of valve V1 is fed to the A.C. input lead ABab of the corresponding row of gating circuits of the third decoding circuit Z, which lead is connected in parallel to nine voltagedoubling circuits W3, W4, one of which is biased by the earthed lead CDcd to produce an output potential sufficient to open a rectifier gate W7 to pass the marking signal over the circuit x, y. In a modification the digit markings are A.C. signals of different frequencies which are separated by filters, and those corresponding to B and D digits are fed to voltage doublers similar to W5, W6 to produce D.C. inputs to the decoding circuits X, Y. In the first decoding circuit X the D.C. inputs bias further voltage doublers to which the A-digit A.C. inputs are applied. The presence of both inputs biases a rectifier gate to pass A.C. from a generator to an A.C. input lead of the third decoding circuit Z. In a further modification the A-digit A.C. input is passed through a rectifier gate direct to the third decoding circuit Z when the gate is biased open by the corresponding B-digit input. Specification 722,178 also is referred to.
Patent GB-2187569-A (GB)
Title: Coupling first and second electromagnetic radiation inputs of different frequencies
Inventor: DOBSON PETER JAMES
IPC: G02F1/39
Filed: 1986-03-07
Abstract: A device for coupling first and second electromagnetic radiation signals of different frequencies comprises a substrate (1) on which is formed a multi-layer structure (2) consisting of alternate first (3) and second (4) layers chosen such that the refractive index of the first layers (3) at the frequency of a first electromagnetic radiation wave or signal (w1) to be input to the device in a direction parallel to an interface (5) between adjacent first and second layers (3 and 4) is equal to the refractive index of the second layers (4) at the frequency of a second electromagnetic radiation wave or signal (w2) to be input to the device in a direction parallel to the layers to ensure phase matching of the signals (w1 and w2) at the interfaces (5) between the first and second layers (3 and 4) to enable coupling of the signals to produce a sum or difference frequency (w1 +/- w2) signal. A periodic structure (9) may be provided on a free surface of the multi-layer structure (2) to couple at the difference frequency (w1-w2) signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191031-A (GB)
Title: Information ticket holder
Inventor: PENDRED CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 1986-05-22
Abstract: An information ticket holder assembly comprises a shelf edge rail 21 and an information ticket holder 1 received thereon in normally slidable relationship, wherein at least one surface 6,9 engages with a confronting surface 27,24 of the rail and wherein at least a portion of at least one of the or each pair of confronting surfaces 6,27 : 9,24 comprises a non- or anti-slip material 7,8, whereby the normally slidable relationship between the holder 1 and the rail 21 is eliminated or substantially reduced, such that the holder is retained in a desired position upon the rail or is substantially prevented from being slid along the rail from that desired position. The non- or anti-slip material is preferably a rubberised synthetic varnish or resin 7,8 and it may be employed as a coloured ink to display through the transparent front of the holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178772-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable tent with fan and filter
Inventor: STARKEY PETER CHARLES
IPC: A61G10/04
Filed: 1986-07-21
Abstract: An inflatable tent intended primarily for medical or surgical use consisting of flexible plastics sheeting 6 and provided with a fan for inflating the tent a filter for filtering the air entering the tent and a release valve 8 having an aperture the size of which can be varied preferably both from within or outside of the tent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186069-A (GB)
Title: Identification apparatus
Inventor: WOOD MICHAEL ARTHUR
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 1987-01-06
Abstract: Apparatus for use in revealing identification marks on articles comprises a housing 1 having a translucent support 2 mounted above a fluorescent lamp. An ultra violet lamp 3 is mounted above the support 2 in an upper portion 5 of the housing 1. An article to be identified, such as a bank note, is placed on the support 2 so that light from the fluorescent lamp reveals any watermarks present. The ultra violet lamp at the same time reveals any codes or information which has been applied to the note with ink which is only visible under ultra violet light. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202410-A (GB)
Title: Automatic dialling device
Inventor: VENN DAVID THOMAS
IPC: H04M1/27485
Filed: 1987-01-29
Abstract: An automatic dialing device for use with a telecommunications network comprises an input port for connection to the telecommunications apparatus 5 of a first user, an output port for connection to the telecommunications network PSTN, and means for maintaining a continuous conductive connection between the input port and output port in a passive state of the device. On detection of a specific string of dialled digits on the input port the continuous conductive connection between the input port and the output port is broken and successive signals received on the input port are stored. A signal is then produced, by control circuitry 2 including a microprocessor 15, on the output port to cause connection to a second telecommunications network, connected to the first telecommunications network. Subsequent signals on the input port are passed to the output port. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202892-A (GB)
Title: Double cylinder lock assembly
Inventor: LEGGE DAVID BRIAN
IPC: E05B9/10
Filed: 1987-03-31
Abstract: The assembly has a bolt drive means 40 comprising first and second latch members 51, 52 driven by respective first and second cylinders 21, 22, first and second resilient biasing means 59, 61 to bias respective latch members 51, 52 towards driving engagement with a bolt drive member 40, the relative strength of the biasing means 59, 61 being such that when a key 39 is received in a key receiving slot 37 of second cylinder 22 the resilient bias of second biasing means 61 is stronger than the bias provided by first biasing means 59 but when the key 39 is not received in slot 37 the bias of biasing means 61 is weaker than that of biasing means 59. As shown, biasing means 59 comprises two coil compression springs and biasing means 61 comprises a single coil compression spring and when key 39 is inserted in slot 37 its tip engages the end of spring 61 to move it to press latch member 52 against bolt drive member 41 and a tongue 54 on latch member 52 will engage a tongue 53 on latch member 51 and displace it out of aperture 44 in drive member 41. It is envisaged that with cylinder 22 on the inside and cylinder 21 on the outside of the door - if key 38 is left in cylinder 21 it will always be possible to open the door by using key 39 on the outside to override the effect of key 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201923-A (GB)
Title: Fastening securing members to panels
Inventor: MERINEN TIMO
IPC: F16B5/01
Filed: 1987-05-01
Abstract: In order to improve the strength of the structure and to obtain a tight outer surface when fastening load securing members to a plate eg the wall of a load carrying vehicle, the fastening means are formed by bushing members (7) provided with a head (6), which bushing members (7) are fastened unrotatably in a hole (4) cut into the plate so as to extend through a plate material (2) and a coating material (3). A recess (5) larger than said hole (4) and surrounding it is formed in the uncoated surface of the plate material (2), so that when the bushing member (7) is positioned in place, the head (6) thereof is pressed into the recess (5) so that the upper surface of the head (6) is positioned substantially in level with the surface of the plate. The heads (6) in level with the surface of the plate material (2) are covered by a coating layer (9) applied to said surface. The load securing members may be fastened in place by eg bolts 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209836-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer enzyme electrode membrane and method of making same
Inventor: SKELLY PETER
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 1987-09-16
Abstract: A multilayer enzyme membrane for use in the polarographic detection of an enzyme substrate in a sample in the presence of a plurality of potentially interfering species. The membrane consists of a multilayer base (1a, 1b, 1c) supporting an immobilised enzyme-containing layer (2) and optionally covered by a microporous membrane (3). Each of the layers of the base are permeable to a polarographically active species produced by the reaction of the enzyme and its substrate, thereby to enable measurement of said species (and hence the substrate concentration) at an underlying electrode, but susbstantially impermeable each to a different one of the potentially interfering species, thereby to prevent that species from reaching the electrode. Since each layer of the base is thus specifically designed to eliminate a particular interfering species, multiple layer membranes can be built up having the capacity to eliminate any selected combination of interfering species according to need, instead of trying to design a single layer membrane capable of eliminating the interfering species all at the same time. The layers are preferably formed by spin casting and have a thickness of 0.5-1.0  mu m. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2485755-A (GB)
Title: Digital frequency synthesizer
Inventor: BOIS DANIEL
IPC: G06F1/02
Filed: 1988-01-07
Abstract: A digital synthesizer has a digital input for phase increments followed by processing means adapted to generate a digital representation of a required periodic analogue signal, and a digital to analogue conversion stage (3). The digital to analogue conversion stage (3) includes two converters (31, 32) and a white noise generator (35). The two converters (31, 32) receive respectively the sum and the difference of the digital representation and the white noise signal, their respective analogue outputs being recombined so as to remove the white noise. The result is a dispersion or "vaporisation" of unwanted spectral components due to static and dynamic conversion errors.
Patent GB-2203270-A (GB)
Title: Timepiece assembly
Inventor: IKEGAMI TOSHIMASA
IPC: G04G17/04
Filed: 1988-02-25
Abstract: A timepiece assembly comprising an integrated circuit chip (4) which is disposed between the insulated from a frame (1) and a locating member (3), the chip (4) having a plurality of terminals a plurality of wiring patterns (2a-2j) connected to said terminals and a resilient means (3a) which presses the wiring patterns (2a-2j) and the terminals relatively towards each other to ensure good electrical contact therebetween. 
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Patent GB-2211465-A (GB)
Title: Laminated metal sheet
Inventor: HEYES PETER JOHN
IPC: B65D17/40
Filed: 1988-10-12
Abstract: A laminated metal sheet, the metal sheet having adhered on at least one major surface thereof a film of a non-crystalline polyester, and a process for the preparation thereof. The laminated metal sheet is particularly useful for forming into drawn and wall ironed (DWI) cans. The laminate is also useful for forming other non-retorted packaging components.
Patent GB-2216859-A (GB)
Title: Simulator for helicopter ditching training
Inventor: ALLAN JULIAN RICHARD
IPC: G09B9/46
Filed: 1989-03-20
Abstract: Apparatus for simulating the capsizing and submerging of a helicopter after impact on water, including a rectangular frame (1) retaining a rigid transparent wall panel (2) and an adjacent rigid floor panel (3), the frame being supported on a single shaft or two coaxial shaft ends (8) and (9) above the water surface (10) of a pool and being releasably retainable by a hoist in an upright position in which the wall panel is vertical. On release, either suddenly or in a controlled manner, the frame rotates under the action of gravity into a capsized position in which most or all of the simulated cabin interior is submerged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218323-A (GB)
Title: Vessels for heating liquids
Inventor: DUXBURY ERIC
IPC: A47J36/14
Filed: 1989-05-03
Abstract: A water heating vessel has a body 10, a brim member 11 secured to the body, and a lid 12 to close an opening in the brim member. The lid 12 is of twist-locking form and the brim member 11 provides a baffle 26 which engages the body to provide a precisely determined restricted entry to a spout 20, whereby to limit the maximum rate of spillage flow in the event of the vessel being overturned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235558-A (GB)
Title: Coin testing device
Inventor: MEEKS ALAN MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: G07D5/00
Filed: 1989-07-13
Abstract: A coin testing device comprising two parts (2, 4) which in an operating, closed, condition of the device define between them a narrow space (6) in which coins travel edgewise, and one or more coin sensor elements (12, 12', 14, 14', 16, 16') mounted on at least one of the parts, the two parts being capable of relative movement apart from each other for access to the space between them, characterised in that the two parts are provided with location-defining  features (20, 20', 22, 22', 24, 24') at three positions which are spaced apart to form a triangle, that when the two parts are being brought together from their apart position they are sufficiently displaceable relative to each other to be able to adopt final closed positions determined only by contact between the location-defining features, and that means (28, 56) is provided for urging the parts towards each other at a position within said triangle. Accurate location of the two parts relative to each other is achieved despite manufacturing tolerances.
Patent GB-2229066-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission method
Inventor: WAKATSUKI YOSHIO
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 1988-04-15
Abstract: A data transmission method for transmitting from a sending side control unit to a receiving side control unit a transmission frame that includes a plurality of character codes indicating values of numerical data to be transmitted, error detect data containing parity code for the character codes, and a predetermined transmission control code. In the sending side control unit, the parity code found for the character codes is divided into a plurality of bit groups, a divided parity data having a predetermined bit number with a predetermined code that is not in agreement with the above predetermined transmission control code, is formed for each of the divided bit groups, and the transmission frame is constituted with these plurality of divided parity data as said error detect data. In the receiving side control unit, the original parity code is restored from the plurality of the divided parity data among the received transmission frames, and the restored parity code is used.
Patent GB-2225396-A (GB)
Title: Disc brake mounting structure
Inventor: MATSUI HIROMICHI
IPC: F16D55/228
Filed: 1989-10-17
Abstract: A disc brake mounting structure S fixedly connects one caliper 1B of a disc brake to a steering knuckle or an axle housing. The caliper 1B is formed with an installation section 10 which is connected to a mounting member 13a forming part of the steering knuckle 13. The installation section 10 is made of aluminum alloy and formed with a through-hole 12. A steel insert bushing 11 is press-fitted in the hole 12 and has an internal thread 21. A mounting bolt 20 is screwed into the bushing 11 to be engaged with the internal thread 21 and into a hole 14 of the mounting member 13a, thereby accomplishing a tight connection between the caliper installation section 10 and the mounting member 13a. The bushing 11 is provided with an annular serration 16 and areas on either side of the serration into which aluminum alloy under plastic deformation is relieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225488-A (GB)
Title: Modular packaging system for electronic circuits
Inventor: BEDOUET BERNARD
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 1989-10-26
Abstract: The base module of the system consists of a base plate (1) made from profiled material, a cover (10), identical to the base plate, at least one terminal box (21) with sockets for electrical connection, and lugs (11) for mechanical fixing. The packaging module may be of a length which is a whole multiple of the length of the base module. The base plate (1) of the base module has a length of approximately 60 mm, a width of 60 mm and an overall height of 6 mm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240354-A (GB)
Title: A ground sweeping device
Inventor: EVERETT DOUGLAS ARTHUR
IPC: E01H1/04
Filed: 1990-01-16
Abstract: A ground sweeping device comprising a wheeled chassis (10) attach able by a towing bracket (12) to a tractor or like towing vehicle and having a rotary brush assembly (13) and a collection hopper (15). The rows of bristles (17) on the brush assembly (13) extend along the latter in helical form with the helix of each row reversed at the mid-point between the ends of the brush to cause material to be swept towards the centre of the machine and into the hopper (15) as it towed along the ground. The even distribution of the rows of bristles around the brush assembly considerably reduces the noise and vibration when compared with conventional sweeping devices having straight rows of bristles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233359-A (GB)
Title: Access flooring
Inventor: BURNS ALFRED PHILIP
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1990-04-26
Abstract: An underfloor cable trunking system comprises open topped cable trunking 10 and, closing the open top of the trunking, a multiplicity of substantially flat cover plates 15 arranged in alignment along the trunking with their neighbouring side edges in abutment one with another. Some or all of the abutting side edges are provided with at least one indented portion 25 such that, in cooperation with a similar indented portion on a corresponding abutting side edge, two adjacent side edges define therebetween one or more apertures in which may be received one or more fixing elements. Directly or indirectly supported on the trunking is a load bearing structure including a plurality of transversely extending beams 13, some or all of the beams being provided with one or more fixing holes. The arrangement is such that marginal portions of adjacent cover plates overlie the transversely extending beams and are releasably secured thereto by means of fixing elements received within the apertures defined between adjacent side edges and within the fixing holes in the transversely extending beams. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236268-A (GB)
Title: Straightening curved sheet work for a bending press brake
Inventor: SARTORIO FRANCO
IPC: B21D1/00
Filed: 1990-09-26
Abstract: The press brake (1) for bending, flanging, folding and forming the worksheet (W) comprises a punch (14) and a matrix (16) which cooperate along a bending line (A) in a working plane (B), and means (28, 36) for straightening the curved worksheet (W). Such straightening means include: forcing means (36) for applying force to the worksheet (W) at central portions or end portions of a longitudinal edge, the force being in a direction perpendicular to the bending line (A) and within a loading plane (C); and fixing means (28) for fixing the worksheet (W) so that it can not move against the force. This enables the press brake to carry out appropriate bending or flanging to obtain a work (W) with flanges of constant width along bending lines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249853-A (GB)
Title: Electronic signal device for a set of pneumatic tires
Inventor: WANG HSUG-FANG
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 1990-11-15
Abstract: The device includes a plurality of pressure gauges (100 Fig: 1 & 2, not shown) respectively attached to the tires. Each pressure gauge transmits through the air a binary code unique to that pressure gauge when the tire to which the pressure gauge is attached is deflated below a predetermined proper pressure. A remote receiver circuit 200 receives the binary code signal transmitted by the pressure gauges. A display Q includes a plate (8 Fig 6, not shown) located, adjacent to the driver of the vehicle has a figure (81) depicting a top view of the vehicle on the display plate (8). A plurality of light emitting diodes (T1-T12), electrically connected to the receiver circuit is arranged on the figure (81) in such a manner that each light emitting diode corresponds to a specific tire of the vehicle and its relative position with respect to the vehicle body. When a binary code signal is received from a pressure gauge by the receiver circuit, the light emitting diode, disposed on the figure of that tire to which the pressure gauge is attached, lights up. A sound alarm unit R has a buzzer electrically coupled to the receiver circuit which is activated whenever a light emitting diode is activated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239174-A (GB)
Title: Hair washing aid
Inventor: HENRY MARY BRIDGET
IPC: A45D19/14
Filed: 1990-12-03
Abstract: A hair washing aid 1 comprises a disposable flexible hood 2 having an opening 4 for fitting around the head e.g. of an invalid and an inlet 6 at the top of the hood 2 for water and shampoo. The inlet 6 is sized to accommodate an attendant's hands for washing the hair, in use. A double sided hypo-allergenic tape may be used to attach the hood 2 in position and to form a fluid barrier to prevent fluid escaping from the hood in use. An overlapping flap portion 20 of the hood 2 allows the hood to accommodate a range of head sizes. An integrally formed extension 30 of the hood defines a pocket for collection of water and shampoo run-off. <IMAGE>