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Patent GB-2229532-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle deceleration indicator system
Inventor: PARPIA DAWOOD YUSUF
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 1990-03-21
Abstract: A vehicle deceleration indicator system comprising an array 2 of pairs of indicators 3, 4 and 5 mounted on the rear of a vehicle 1. An increasing number of the pairs of indicators 3, 4 and 5 are sequentially illuminated with increasing deceleration, starting with the innermost pair 3 and increasing progressively to the outermost pair 5 at the time of greatest deceleration. The system also includes a monitor display 7 having display lamps 9, 10 and 11 which indicate the operation of indicators 3, 4 and 5, respectively, to the driver of the vehicle. The system is controlled by a deceleration sensor acting on a potentiometer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232552-A (GB)
Title: Picture-in-picture circuitry for movable inlaid picture
Inventor: CANFIELD BARTH ALAN
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 1990-04-18
Abstract: In a picture-in-picture system, panning and scrolling movement of the inset image relative to the main image is performed in synchronism with the vertical field rate in order to provide smooth movement from one display position (301; 302; 303) to another. As described the addressing of a video memory is altered by a controller (or by a latch between the controller and memory if the controller performs the functions) only during the vertical blanking period, so as to move the inset image one or more steps in the desired direction each time. Zoom and freeze functions associated with the inset image may also be synchronised to the vertical sync signal. 
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Patent GB-2239575-A (GB)
Title: Directionally stabilised camera for reduced image blur
Inventor: NISHIDA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 1990-10-11
Abstract: The position of an image incident on a pick-up 2 (CCD or tube) mounted on a lens barrel 1 is stabilised, thus reducing image blur due to unintentional movement, by comparing successive frames at 12 to detect and measure image movement and by rotating the barrel relative to a support 3 and hand grip 4 accordingly. A circuit 13 acts on the output of circuit 12 to provide a measure of angular velocity, taking into account the focal length of the (zoom) lens; its output and that from a Hall element arrangement 9, 13 for determining the angle of the barrel 1 relative to the support 3 are fed to a circuit 14 determining the required rotation of the barrel 1. Motion in the horizontal and vertical directions may be determined separately and the results then combined (figure 8); apparent motion arising from the zoom action of the lens may be detected and taken into account when determining motion (figure 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249612-A (GB)
Title: Vandalproof valve casing
Inventor: WIGLEY ALBERT FLETCHER
IPC: F16K35/10
Filed: 1990-11-08
Abstract: A vandalproof casing for a valve assembly comprises a wall-mounting plate 16, a U-shaped body 11, an end plate 10 and a cover unit 20 which are secured against disassembly by a screw 24 which engages a security tab 30 on the end plate 10, the screw 24 being accessible only when a lockable lid 26 of the cover unit 20 is open. The cover unit 20 accommodates the headworks of a valve, locking of the lid 26 thus preventing valve actuation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238853-A (GB)
Title: Viscous coupling
Inventor: INOUE HIROSHI
IPC: B23K26/14
Filed: 1990-11-30
Abstract: A temperature sensitive viscous fan coupling for supplying a suitable amount of cooling air to an automobile engine according to the travelling conditions of the automobile uses both a temperature responsive valve member 8 and a centrifugal valve 14 for automatically controlling the flow of oil within the coupling thereby reducing the amount of horse-power consumption and fan noise level. The member 8 cooperates with a hole 5' in a partition plate 5 and the valve 14 cooperates with a hole 7' in the driving disc 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239719-A (GB)
Title: "Optical fibre couplers"
Inventor: DAHLGREN ROBERT P
IPC: G02B6/287
Filed: 1990-12-28
Abstract: A fiber is mounted with an unclad portion extending between two blocks. Four blocks securing a pair of fibers in this manner are mutually aligned by one or more external sleeves, and the fibers are fused and drawn to form a coupler of defined coupling ratio. One sleeve (20) then slides over all four blocks and is bonded to constitute a rigid housing surrounding the fusion region (see Figures 5a - 5g, not shown). A preferred coupling block is a grooved D-rod, (as shown), and different geometries are shown to provide effective PZ and PM fusion couplings, with fiber stress axes aligned with respect to a flat surface of the rod. Portions of the red provide fiber support and alignment during fusion, and break away from the assembled coupler when complete. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252815-A (GB)
Title: Plate cooling apparatus
Inventor: KITCHING STEPHEN
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: A cooling apparatus for use in a beverage dispensing, vending or storage machine comprises thermo-electric heat pump devices of the Peltier effect type (14) mounted on a hollow cooling plate (12) on which the beverages are stored. A fluid flow path is formed in the hollow cooling plate and a fluid such as brine is circulated around the fluid flow path to distribute the cold energy from the heat pump devices over the area of the cooling plate. The plate (12) may be inclined or the fluid may be circulated by a pump. The plate (12) may be formed of a material of high heat conductivity e.g. aluminium or copper and may incorporate a divider 32. The hot plate of each device (14) may be connected to a heat sink. The heat sinks may be incorporated in a liquid coolant circuit for circulating coolant to a radiator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242860-A (GB)
Title: Breathable fabric
Inventor: MIDDLETON NIGEL JOHN
IPC: A41D31/02
Filed: 1991-02-28
Abstract: A breathable insulating fabric is described, from which wearable articles such as garments or medical support fabrics or dressings can be made, in which an elastomeric insulating sheet (1) has perforations (4) which have relatively wide (5) and narrow (6) regions along their lengths to define an internal chamber (7) open to the inner side of the sheet as worn and sufficiently closed to the outer side of the sheet to permit air passing from the inner to the outer side of the sheet to accumulate in the chamber under increased pressure prior to passing to the outer side. The breathability of the fabric is adaptable to changes in the external conditions and the biological functions of the wearer.
Patent GB-2248144-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control.
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H01H37/14
Filed: 1991-06-07
Abstract: An electric immersion heater has en element portion, a head portion, a cover defining an air space with the head portion, and a thermostatic switch mounted within and responsive to the temperature of the air space, the switch also being subject to self heating by power current flow to the heater and being such as to rapidlyswitch from its ON (low temperature) to OFF (high temperature) condition under the action of such self heating. In use of such a heater with a domestic hot water tank the thermostatic switch will cycle ON and OFF so as to bring the water temperature progressively more gradually towards the ON (low temperature) setting of the thermostat and finally will maintain the water at or about this temperature setting. The heater can also be used as a simmer control for hot water jugs, for heating seats in automative vehicles, and the like and provides an effective alternative to much more complex temperature controls.
Patent GB-2246856-A (GB)
Title: Electric heater with fuel simulation means heated to heat radiating temperature
Inventor: SALMON ANTHONY
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 1991-06-12
Abstract: An electric heater comprises one or more electrical heating elements 15 located to heat fuel simulation means 17 to a heat radiating temperature. A moving light display 12, 13 representing flames is visable through defined openings in the fuel simulation means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247042-A (GB)
Title: Security door structure
Inventor: WHITE DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: E06B5/02
Filed: 1991-09-06
Abstract: A security door structure comprises a support frame (10) and a door panel (11) hingedly mounted in the support frame. The support frame is secured to the surround structure of an entrance to be protected by the security door structure by plurality of struts (28) each having a projecting key on a member (30) at one end for interlocking with a selected slot of a rail of the surround structure and at the other end a projecting flange of plate (32) to engage behind a door jamb (33). The strut is locked by a threaded fastener (34) acting between the strut and the surround structure (10), The hinge edge (17) of the door panel (11) and the opposed vertical edge (19) of the surround structure preferably lie in planes at obtuse angles to the front face of the door panel. A lock bolt retaining staple engages within the door panel to receive a lock bolt of a lock provided on the door panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248869-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for sizing a mini-blind
Inventor: GRAVES DELBERT B
IPC: B23B41/00
Filed: 1991-09-24
Abstract: A manual method and apparatus (10) for shortening the width of a mini-blind by operators having the skill level found in mini-blind retailer outlets is disclosed. In particular manually actuated slat cutting means (15) and manually actuated drilling means (25, 26) which are responsive to the touch and feel of the human operator are provided, which cutting and drilling means facilitates the operator utilization of the equipment as contrasted to a completely automatic system. The method involves siting a ladder at the required position for the desired blind size, drilling a hole for the ladder cord through the stacked slats of the blind, cutting the slats to the required size and threading the ladder cord. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257025-A (GB)
Title: Drawer guides
Inventor: MUTADA JAIME PLANELLAS
IPC: A47B88/14
Filed: 1991-10-04
Abstract: A drawer guide comprises a channel and a surrounding section for fixing one to the drawer and the other to the supporting structure. The section defines a compartment on either side of the channel. Each compartment contains a roller bearing comprising alternate rollers of two types, the axes of one type being at right angle to the rollers of the other type. Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of both profile sections in the operational position, with the rollers and wheels in the working position. Fig. 3 shows a detailed perspective view of a cage (omitted from Fig. 2), together with the method used to hold the rollers and wheels in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253982-A (GB)
Title: Landing nets.
Inventor: MOLLOY JAMES
IPC: A01K77/00
Filed: 1992-02-21
Abstract: A fishing not comprises a shaft handle (10), a net support (12) and a bag net (14). The support (12) projects from the handle (10) in an extended position. The support (12) has two diverging arms (16) connected together by a first flexible element (18) at their outer ends. The bag net (14) is carried by the support (12) around its open mouth. The handle (10) is tubular and the arms (16) of the net support (12) are movable lengthwise of the handle (10) to a retracted position substantially parallel to the axis of the handle (10) with the not (14) being accommodated inside the handle (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266229-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle glass cleaner.
Inventor: LORIMER IAN MICHAEL
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 1992-04-08
Abstract: A vehicle glass cleaner for use e.g. with a head lamp or external mirror comprises a mounting member 10, a flexible ribbon 12 formed of a fabric impregnated with synthetic polymeric material extending from the mounting member and means for attaching the mounting member to a vehicle in the region of a head lamp, wing mirror or other glass. In use, the random movement of the ribbon in response to the movement of the vehicle keeps the adjacent area of glass clean and free from raindrops. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254556-A (GB)
Title: Linolenic acid formulations
Inventor: HEWITT STEVEN
IPC: A61K33/26
Filed: 1992-04-09
Abstract: Pharmaceutical or dietary compositions comprise a linolenic acid and a calcium source, an iron source and/or vitamin B6 in admixture with a carrier. Compositions are for administration to adolescent girls to prevent the onset of premenstrual syndrome. Other ingredients which may be included in the compositions are e.g. magnesium, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B12, folio acid, C, D and E. Calcium and iron sources can be calcium carbonate, gluconate or dicalcium phosphate, FeSO4, ferrous gluconate or fumarate. Linolenic acid may be in form of GLA and/or DGLA.
Patent GB-2257246-A (GB)
Title: Air permeable thermally insulating ventilators
Inventor: CLARKE SAMUEL
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 1992-05-20
Abstract: A ventilator unit 10 consists of a duct 11 for installation in a cavity wall structure. The duct 11 is formed of a waterproof and thermally-insulating material and contains a body 14 of a vapour-permeable and thermally-insulating material such as an open-cell polymer material. The form of the body 14 permits the passage of water vapour through the duct 11 and minimises the draught through the duct 11. Water is drained through holes 18. The permeable material may be a plurality of thin membranes (34a, 34c, fig 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270155-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimentional information from shadows of concurrent projections of multiple light sources
Inventor: CHING WEE SOON
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 1992-08-17
Abstract: Three-dimensional information of an object (2) is obtained by acquiring and processing multiple shadows (5) cast by multiple light sources of different power spectral distribution. The use of light sources of different spectral distribution and illumination direction increases the acquisition and processing speed and permits the determination of object height and shape, which is essential to automated object recognition, classification, measurement and inspection. The method is robust against highly specular and shiny surfaces and the accuracy can be varied by changing the tilt angle of the multiple light sources. The number of light sources and their spectral distribution may be changed to optimise identification of the respective shadow regions (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264617-A (GB)
Title: Porous heating element
Inventor: RICKERBY DAVID STAFFORD
IPC: H05B3/14
Filed: 1992-09-25
Abstract: A porous electric heating element is made by coating a fibrous carbon precursor with carbon, silicon and titanium by a vapour deposition process, preferably a plasma activated vapour deposition process. The coating comprises silicon carbide, titanium carbide and titanium silicide, and its temperature coefficient of resistance can be less negative than that of known silicon carbide elements, or even be positive. The carbon precursor may then be removed by oxidation to leave hollow tubular fibres of the coating material. The element may be used to heat a fluid electrically. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258747-A (GB)
Title: Electron-trapping optical memory structure
Inventor: LINDMAYER JOSEPH
IPC: G11B7/00
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: An optical memory 12, which can be written by visible light and read by infra red, comprises a substrate 14 and an electron trapping phosphor 16. The phosphor comprises an alkaline earth sulfide and/or selenide host crystal which is doped by Samarium at from 50 to 300 ppm. The phosphor is vacuum deposited onto an aluminium oxide substrate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271505-A (GB)
Title: Security cabinets
Inventor: ORRICK LEONARD EDWARD
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 1992-10-17
Abstract: A security cabinet 10 for computer or other electronic equipment comprises a housing 14 mounted on a stand 12. The stand 12 includes a working surface 24. The working surface 24 extends beneath the housing 14 and defines with the housing 14 an interior area for storage of the equipment. The housing 14 includes a door 44 for the area which is movable from a first, retracted position, to give access to the interior area, to a second closed position, whereby the working surface 24 is divided into two portions, one portion being disposed outside the housing 14 and the other portion being disposed inside the housing 14 and whereby access to the interior area is prevented or restricted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276312-A (GB)
Title: Housing unit for computer with printer
Inventor: WEBSTER RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: A housing unit for a computer with a printer comprises a computer housing 1, and a printer housing 2, which housings may be separable to facilitate servicing. The housing has a bi-folding lid 6 which includes a paper storage container, and a paper support/feeder chute 14. A pivoting housing accommodates a view screen 15. A retractable side attachment 24 on which printer controls can be located may be included. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269228-A (GB)
Title: Fog lamp for vehicles
Inventor: SCHUSTER KURT
IPC: F21S8/12
Filed: 1993-05-21
Abstract: The fog lamp transmits a horizontally scattered light beam (22) which is limited at the top by an essentially horizontal light/dark boundary (26). The outer edge of the carriageway extending in the direction in which the driver is driving (the right-hand carriageway for right-hand traffic) is more brightly illuminated over a short distance than the central area of the carriageway by the light beam (22). In a development of the invention, two similar fog lamps are arranged so that their brighter areas illuminate opposite sides of the carriageway. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267493-A (GB)
Title: Bisdithiophosphoric acid derivatives as lubricant additives
Inventor: ZINKE HORST
IPC: C07F9/18
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: Compounds of formula I   <IMAGE>  wherein R1 and R2 are each C3-18alkyl, C5-C21cycloalkyl, C5-C6cycloalkylmethyl, C9-C10bicycloalkylmethyl, C9-C10tricycloalkylmethyl, phenyl,  C7-C24alkylphenyl or, taken together, are   <IMAGE> R3 is -(CH2)3-18-, C4-C40alkylene which is interrupted by -O-, -S-, or -NR4-, or is a group of formula   <IMAGE> R4 is hydrogen. C1-C18alkyl, phenyl-C1-C4alkyl, phenyl or C1-C6alkyl-substituted phenyl and R5 is hydrogen or methyl. are particularly suitable for use as additives for lubricant compositions, hydraulic fluids and machining fluids.
Patent GB-2271752-A (GB)
Title: Binding apparatus
Inventor: DAVENPORT PETER LINDSEY
IPC: A01G5/02
Filed: 1993-07-12
Abstract: Binding apparatus comprises a rotatable carrier 12 for at least one spool of wire 13, 14 and guide means 16, 17 delivering wire from the spool at a position offset from the axis of rotation of the carrier. The guide means 16, 17 may comprise holes in a bridge member 15 positioned over the spools 13, 14 on the carrier. The bridge member 15 has a central aperture 18 to receive the items such as stalks 21 of flowers or foliage to be bound. Both the rotatable carrier 12 and a guillotine for cutting the wires may be propelled manually or by a motor. A third spool may provide wire along the axis of rotation of the carrier.
Patent GB-2270551-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic vibration isolation systems
Inventor: EDDY RICHARD P
IPC: F16F9/05
Filed: 1993-10-22
Abstract: Pneumatic vibration isolation systems displace an operating piston (15) by vibrations relative to a compliance chamber (16) containing compressed gas (17), there being means (32, 46) for automatically centering the piston (15) prior to each inflation of the chamber (16) with compressed gas (17), or during deflation. The centering means comprises a conically contoured centering guide (46) and a stop ring (32). Means (51-68) adjust the position of the piston (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-935899-A (GB)
IPC: F41F3/065
Abstract: 935,899. Rockets launched from aircraft. R. A. ROBERT, and P. P. MATGE. Dec. 24, 1959 [Dec. 31, 1958], No. 13119/62. Divided out of 935,897. Class 9 (2). A cap carrying contacts to complete the circuit to a rocket igniter and co-operating with a guide sleeve 16 as in Specification 935,897 comprises a cylindrical body 34 and a base 36 having a flange 37 which is held against the guide sleeve by the perforated abutment 39, which closes the housing for the guide sleeves. Diametrically opposed openings in the body 34 house contacts 35 co-operating with contacts 22 projecting from the guide sleeve 16 and connected by leads 25 to the electricity distributer mounted as in Specification 935,897, the contacts 35 being connected to the electric firing device within the rocket when the cap is in position on the rocket and the base 36 being destroyed by the rocket gases, when the propellant is ignited. On opposite sides of the cap are projections 20, which locate the cap against the sleeve 16.
Patent GB-2282947-A (GB)
Title: Weed gathering garden hoe and hoe head
Inventor: JOHNSON PETER ALEC BARWELL
IPC: A01B1/20
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: The invention provides a weed gathering garden hoe having a hoeing blade (23) attached to a handle, and a gathering scoop (21) mounted behind the hoeing blade. There is also provided a hoe head (20) for attachment to a handle. The hoe head likewise comprises a hoeing blade 23 and a gathering scoop (21) mounted behind the hoeing blade. In the preferred form of the invention, gate means (16) of flexible material are mounted ahead of and above the cutting edge (13) of the hoeing blade, the gate means serving to trap and retain hoed weeds within the scoop. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281223-A (GB)
Title: Removal of clarified water from rectangular settling tanks
Inventor: VALENTIN PROF DR FRANZ
IPC: B01D21/24
Filed: 1994-08-04
Abstract: A rectangular settling tank for separating heavy solids from waste water has an array of horizontal pipes 16 each extending the length of the tank, 20 - 30 cms below the water surface, whereby clarified water is drawn from the whole area of the tank uniformly to a collecting chamber 14 through slots spaced along the upper surfaces of the pipes. Water enters the tank from a chamber 12 along the whole length at floor level. Pipes 16 are parallel and spaced widthwise of the tank. To compensate for increased flow, pipes widen uniformly or stepwise towards chamber 14 and the slots may decrease in length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282237-A (GB)
Title: Polymer core optical wave-guide
Inventor: IMOTO KATSUYUKI
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: A polymer core optical wave-guide which comprises a substrate 1, a buffer layer 6 formed on the surface of the substrate made of a SiOxNyHz film of desirable thickness having a refractive index of nb, an approximately rectangle-shaped core 3 formed on the buffer layer made of a polymer material having a refractive index of nw (nw > nb), and a cladding layer 7 covering the surface of the core having a refractive index of nc (nc < nw) e.g. of SiOxNyHz film or a polymer. The polymer core 3 may be of polyimide, polycarbonate, polymethacrylic acid methyl or polystyrene. Two cladding layers may be used. The substrate may be a semiconductor, dielectric or magnetic material. <IMAGE>