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Patent GB-2237601-A (GB)
Title: Self-locking bolt drive mechanism
Inventor: BORUP-NIELSEN LARS
IPC: E05C9/12
Filed: 1989-10-31
Abstract: A lockable drive device has a pull rod 2 which moves across the back of the face plate 1 between an unlocked and locked position. A rotatable entraining member 5 engages with a toothed engagement means 4 attached to the rod 2 to cause the rod 2 to move. In the operated position (fig. 2) the entraining member is engaged with the engagement means such that any force applied longitudinally of pull rod 2 is transferred radially along the entraining member through its pivot axis. Thus such forces eg to force a bolt attached to the pull rod, will not cause rotation of the entrainment member and consequent release of the bolt. In the specific embodiment the device is associated with the bolt of a window or door fastener. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232346-A (GB)
Title: Infrared oven
Inventor: IKEDA TAMEHIKO
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 1990-04-06
Abstract: An infrared oven comprises a cooking chamber (18), a plurality of infrared heaters (3) arranged therein, and a means (11) for supporting food materials to be cooked. The cooking chamber is provided with at least one opening (7) to allow the cooking chamber to communicate with atmosphere, and a means (9), e.g. a fan, for forcedly exhausting air in the cooking chamber to the atmosphere through the opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237957-A (GB)
Title: A device for switching telephone calls to a facsimile machine or to a telephone set
Inventor: CHARBONNIER PHILIPPE
IPC: H04N1/327
Filed: 1990-10-18
Abstract: A modem (5) samples, from line (1), signals representing the signals conveyed by said line (1) without interfering with them. A micro-controller (6) controls a switch (2) in response to the signals samples so that, in the absence of a call, the line (1) is connected to a fax machine (4). If a call is followed by protocol signals coming from a distant fax machine, the micro-controller leaves the line (1) connected to the fax machine (4). If not, it controls a ringing generator (7) of the telephone set (3) and connects the line (1) to it, if the receiver has been unhooked. The invention permits a subscriber to use the same telephone line for faxes and conversations without having to carry out switching operations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258486-A (GB)
Title: A panel for a subsurface barrier screen
Inventor: ESSLER ROBERT DAVID
IPC: E02D19/18
Filed: 1991-06-27
Abstract: An end portion of a flexible polymeric panel 1, installed in a trench 3, has concertina folds 2, near one end. The panel lies with its upper edge 4 just below ground level 5. The last fold terminates in a fixing margin 6. Upon unfolding as shown in Fig. 3 the fixing margin 6 is presented horizontally at ground level. The next panel 1 a can then be joined sealingly to the horizontally presented margin 6, e.g. by mechanical fixing, gluing, fusion welding of different types, or proprietary joint assemblies, more controllably than when attempting to seal a vertical seam on the same material standing as the end of a panel in narrow trench 3. Once the two panels are joined the second panel 1 a is lowered into the trench 3 and pulled away from the original panel so as to open out the folds 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257477-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary power equipment
Inventor: BENNETT IAN ROBERT
IPC: F03D5/00
Filed: 1991-07-10
Abstract: A ram air turbine (2) is deployable in an emergency from a stowed position within an aircraft fuselage (5) into the slipstream. The rotary motion is passed by a gear train (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) to a hydraulic pump (6) to generate hydraulic power for control the aircraft. The RAT (2) has a single blade (8) balanced by a counterweight (9) making the equipment more compact than multi-bladed arrangements. In another arrangement the turbine has two blades wherein one blade is longer than the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247838-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring exhalation
Inventor: COE CHRISTOPHER IAN
IPC: A61B5/087
Filed: 1991-08-29
Abstract: A device for monitoring maximum exhalation rate, commonly known as a "peak flow meter", has means (4) to record the strength of exhalation and a scale (20) along which the recording means can move in response to the exhalation. The scale (20) has at least three differently coloured regions (B, Y, G) including a middle section (Y) having a predetermined length which represents a specific variation in readings. At least the middle section (Y) is adjustable along the scale to provide for variable calibration of the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259668-A (GB)
Title: Ribbon structure with a stiffened edge
Inventor: COLE DICK
IPC: D04D9/04
Filed: 1991-09-13
Abstract: A method for producing a ribbon structure (2, 4, 6) with a stiffened edge comprises the steps of feeding lengths of ribbon (2), edging (4), and wire (6) into a folding apparatus (7), wherein either or both the ribbon (2) or edging (4) is coated with an adhesive; the folding apparatus foldingly enclosing the edging (4) about both a marginal portion of the ribbon (2) and the wire (6); and subsequently feeding the ribbon, edging (4) and wire (6) into activation apparatus (8) for activating the adhesive, thereby sealing the wire within the edging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260922-A (GB)
Title: Fluxless soldering
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN RUSSEL
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 1991-10-29
Abstract: A method of fluxless soldering comprising the steps of placing an article provided with solder formations on metallic areas thereof in an atmosphere comprising a mixture of not more than 25 % by volume of hydrogen in an inert carrier gas, effecting a plasma excitation of the atmosphere surrounding the article and heating the article until reflow of the solder occurs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252701-A (GB)
Title: Time division multiple access ranging
Inventor: HEDDERLY DAVID LESLIE
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 1991-12-11
Abstract: In multistation demand assigned time division multiple access (TDMA) systems digital information is communicated from outstations to a head end and it is necessary to provide and use time of travel data so that information overlap is avoided B1, B2, B3. Gaining and using such data is known as ranging. Here since there is a traffic dependent amount of free time in uplink time frames this free time is consolidated and made available for ranging-in outstations. Time may be reserved for ranging as calls are terminated, or time may be created using "camp-on-busy". The ranging process may be applied to radio and optical systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250698-A (GB)
Title: Rotary atomizer
Inventor: KWOK KUI-CHIU
IPC: B05B7/08
Filed: 1992-01-15
Abstract: A rotary atomizer for applying coating materials and comprising a shroud (42); a rotary atomizing cup (20) extending from said shroud (42); and means (40) for directing a stream of relatively high volume low velocity air forwardly over said shroud (42), said air directing means (40) being spaced rearwardly from said cup (20) by a distance at least equal to the diameter of said cup (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252502-A (GB)
Title: Artificial airway device
Inventor: BRAIN ARCHIBALD IAN JEREMY
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1992-02-11
Abstract: An artificial airway device to facilitate lung ventilation in an unconscious patient comprises a rigid airway tube (10), which is curved to follow the airway of the patient, opening into the interior space or lumen of a mask portion (12) whose periphery (14) is adapted to seal around the inlet (36) to the larynx (38), and a rigid handle (9) mounted at the outer end of the airway tube (10) and curved away from the mouth of the airway tube (10).
Patent GB-2253306-A (GB)
Title: Earth leakage trip indicator
Inventor: GLENNON OLIVER
IPC: H01H83/22
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: A residual current circuit breaker (1) has a partition wall (3) which separates an over-current protection device (4) from a residual current detection circuit (5). A plunger rod (24) extends through a bore (23) in the armature (21) of a coil (20) and is moved independently through the coil (20) to trip the breaker if a residual current is detected by the circuit (5). The plunger rod (24) is moved by a drive rod (31), the operation of which is controlled by a permanent magnet which retains the drive rod (31) retracted and an electromagnet which allows the drive rod (31) to drive forwardly under the action of a spring (32) in the event of residual current being detected. The plunger rod (30) is reset by a reset lever (40) which is moved when an operating handle (18) of the breaker moves from a non-tripped to a tripped position upon tripping of the breaker. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257177-A (GB)
Title: Securing roofs, e.g. against wind damage.
Inventor: MCDONALD WALTER
IPC: E04G23/03
Filed: 1992-06-18
Abstract: A building shown generally at (10) has a roof (11) over which is located a securing net (12) made of nylon rope having a plastic coating thereon. Tensioning members (13) located at each edge of the roof apply tensioning forces to the net (12) in a first longitudinal direction parallel to the apex (14) of the roof (11) and then a second transverse direction, transverse to the apex (14) of the roof (11).
Patent GB-2273596-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle authorisation system
Inventor: PLANT NICHOLAS AUGUSTINE
IPC: G07B15/04
Filed: 1992-12-16
Abstract: A vehicle authorisation system comprises a registration station 1, and an authorisation station 11, which may, for example, be situated respectively at the entrance and exit to a car park. The authorisation station is provided with barrier means 12 for preventing vehicles 3, 13, from passing the authorisation station unless a pair of identities is given which substantially match a pair of identities previously given at the registration station 1 and stored by computer 20. The pair of identities comprises a user identity and a vehicle identity. The user identity may for example be the identity of an encoded ticket issued to the driver at the registration station 1, or may be provided as a PIN number entered by means of a key pad, or as an identity read by card readers 4, 14 from a magnetic stripe or bar code on a card provided by the user. The vehicle, identity may comprise an identity encoded from the registration displayed on the vehicle licence plate, or from other vehicle features by video cameras 5, 15 and the computer 20. The system may be combined with payment systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262580-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic anti-lock braking systems for vehicles
Inventor: YARDLEY ALFRED
IPC: B60T8/50
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A hydraulic anti-lock braking system comprises a solenoid-controlled valve (7) which is normally closed to isolate a brake (2) from an expander chamber (10), a cut-off valve (4) which is normally open to permit free communication between the master cylinder (3) and the brake, and a restricted flow path including an orifice (15) between the pump and the brake. Movement of the valve (7) into an open position in response to a suitable anti-lock signal, during an anti-lock control mode, places the brake in communication with the expander chamber (10) to relieve the brake pressure, and the anti-lock signal causes operation of the pump which in turn causes closure of the cut-off valve (4) to isolate the master cylinder (3) from the brake (2). At the termination of the anti-lock signal, the valve (7) will close and the pump (9) will continue to operate, whilst the system remains in its anti-lock control mode, so as to re-apply the brake at a rate determined by the restricted flow path. In an alternative system (Fig. 4) the pump can also be operated during a traction control mode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276694-A (GB)
Title: Pipe or cable ducting
Inventor: TYRER ANDREW CHARLES RATCLIFFE
IPC: F16L9/22
Filed: 1993-03-31
Abstract: A pipe or cable ducting 10 is formed from two groups of interconnectible semitubular plastics sections, 12 each group of sections forming approximately one half of the ducting and is provided with releasable connection means comprising a plurality of circular cross-section bosses 28 and a plurality of identically-spaced recesses (30). The recesses (30) are elongated in the longitudinal direction of the elongate section, thereby providing a slight amount of freedom in that direction and increasing the longitudinal flexibility of the ducting. When two semitubular sections (12) are placed with their concave surfaces facing each other, the bosses (28) along one edge of the sections are adapted to be seated in the recesses (30) in the corresponding edge of the other section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267482-A (GB)
Title: Blister packaging
Inventor: MCCARTHY VINCENT PAUL
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: A blister (1) for use in association with a backing (51) to form a blister package is provided at at least part of its periphery with a flange (52). The flange (52) is coated with adhesive and a removable masking such that, in use and after removal of the masking, the blister (1) may be secured at the flange (52) to the backing (51). The adhesive is conveniently applied to the flange (52) in the form of a double-sided adhesive tape (54) with a protective paper mask. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269970-A (GB)
Title: Signalling system and method
Inventor: DAVIES GILBERT
IPC: G08B25/06
Filed: 1992-03-13
Abstract: A system and method for signalling through a power cable. At least one capacitor is connected between first and second conductors of the power cable to define a closed loop incorporating portions of the first and second conductors. Signals are injected into the closed loop via a first transformer a winding of which is connected in series with the closed loop. Signals are received from the power cable via a second transformer a winding of which is connected in series with the closed loop. Thus, signals applied to the first transformer may be transmitted to the receiver through the power cable.
Patent GB-2283850-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for coding and decoding information
Inventor: COURTNEY WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: G09B5/06
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: An apparatus and method for coding and decoding information, enabling the user, especially visually impaired people, to hear a message which has been coded as a bar code, which is read by an optical scanner and reproduced as a synthesized, spoken message. The original information may be in different languages and output in different languages. The information may also be given out on a visual display unit or on a tactile display unit which allows the decoded information to be output in Braille. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276331-A (GB)
Title: Flow through spill collection boom
Inventor: KOZLOWSKI ZDZISLAW JANUSZ
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: A boom for confining an oil slick comprises a flotation tube 10 of mesh material enclosing particulate polyurethane 17, which gives the tube buoyancy and absorbs some of the oil while preventing the slick from penetrating right through the boom. Preferably the boom has a depending skirt 13 of the same mesh material, which allows water to flow therethrough and thus avoids the problem of water having to flow under the boom and carrying oil with it. The polyurethane 17 may be contained in an inner mesh tube 16 or directly in tube 10. Sections of boom are joined together in use. The mesh is preferably heatset woven filaments of polyethylene terephthalate coated with polyethylene. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276632-A (GB)
Title: Gold alloy for use in semiconductor element
Inventor: MORI KENJI
IPC: H01L23/49
Filed: 1994-03-24
Abstract: Gold alloys are disclosed containing yttrium, calcium, beryllium and lead as additives in the ratio of yttrium: calcium: beryllium: lead = 1: 0.5 to 2.0 : 0.1 to 1.0 : 0.1 to 1.0, preferably 1 : 0.7 to 1.5 : 0.2 to 0.6 : 0.1 to 0.5. The yttrium content is at least 5 ppm by weight, preferably 10 to 30 ppm. The total content of said additives is 80 ppm or less by weight, preferably 20 to 60 ppm, the balance being inevitable impurities and gold. The head resistance and the strengths of such alloys at normal and high temperatures are improved and the splicing loop height can be reduced. Also the influence of the wire flow due to the sealing resin is negligible, and the shape of the ball is favourable, so that the reliable splicing can be achieved.
Patent GB-2277139-A (GB)
Title: Piston ring
Inventor: IWAIZUMI MITSUHARU
IPC: C23C18/36
Filed: 1994-04-08
Abstract: A wear-resistant piston ring 1 has a composite plating 3 of nickel-phosphorus alloy containing dispersed polytetrafluoroethylene particles on the upper and lower surfaces of the ring. A hard material film 2 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the ring by means of hard chromium plateing, nitriding or a physical vapour deposition process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278490-A (GB)
Title: Relatively movable data/indicia scales for encoding
Inventor: LLOYD DAVID JOHN
IPC: G09C1/04
Filed: 1994-05-31
Abstract: Encoding apparatus and a corresponding method involves the use of at least two encoding scales which are preferably discs which pivot about a common axis and carry data items and identifying indicia. The indicia identify respective data items and enable the encoding of messages based on said data items. By changing the positional relationship between the scales at particular time intervals the coding relationship between the scales is effectively changed. This can be done on a daily basis or at other intervals. Messages encoded by means of the apparatus can be transmitted, for example by the police on a scrambled basis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284227-A (GB)
Title: Sliding sash window
Inventor: HIRONO TOSHIAKI
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 1994-11-21
Abstract: A sliding sash window in which sashes of different thickness can be fitted into the same frame has a window frame (A) including an upper frame (1) having inner and outer upper rails (5, 6), a lower frame (2) having inner and outer lower rails (9, 10), a left side vertical frame and a right side vertical frame the inner upper rail (5) and the inner lower rail (9) being provided with lateral air-tight seal members (7, 8, 11, 12). An inner sash assembly (B) and an outer sash assembly (C) are installed in the window frame (A) so as to be slidingly movable in the face direction. The sash assemblies (B) and (C) are so positioned relative to the window frame that the exterior side surface of the inner sash assembly (B) and the interior side surface of the outer sash assembly (C) are at a predetermined fixed position in the depth direction regardless of the depth dimension of the inner and outer sash assemblies. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298398-A (GB)
Title: Demountable directional control device for mobile trolleys
Inventor: RICHARDS ROBERT GEORGE HILLACR
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 1995-03-02
Abstract: A directional control device which is demountable and adjustable for use on a plurality of trolleys, including shopping trolleys. Steering is achieved by pivoting the trolley about the fixed-direction wheel or wheels of the device. The upper attachment 3 is engaged on the trolley rear panel top bar and the self-locking lower attachment 4, engages the trolley rear panel lower bar. The capability of a suitably designed trolley to carry an infant passenger is unimpaired. An optional braking facility may be fitted.
Patent GB-2288984-A (GB)
Title: Golf club heads
Inventor: SCHMIDT GLENN H
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1995-04-06
Abstract: A golf club head (10) has a body (11) defining a forwardly extending main recess (21) located rearwardly of the front wall (17) and an undercut recess (22) located rearwardly of the front wall rear face and extending outwardly from the main recess (21) toward the top wall (14) and toward the bottom wall (15). The head also has rearward projection (24) with downward thickening between the top wall (14) and the main recess (21), and rearwardly of the undercut recess (22) that extends toward the top wall, the undercut recess (22) that extends toward the top wall (14) having forward and rearward sides that extend generally parallel to one another; and the rearward projection (24) having a lower surface (32) facing the main recess (21) which lower surface intersects the rearward side of the undercut recess (22) at an acute angle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303256-A (GB)
Title: Plug with folding pins
Inventor: EDEN PAUL PHILIP
IPC: H01R13/40
Filed: 1995-07-11
Abstract: A plug has folding pins so that it can be passed through a letter box whereby a door can be closed when a power supply is needed outdoors. Each pin can be kept in an extended position by a ball-and-spring mechanism and maintained in a retracted position by a ball-and-spring latch.
Patent GB-2296686-A (GB)
Title: Storage of production fluids from undersea oil deposits or reservoirs
Inventor: LANG CRAIG ALEXANDER
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 1995-11-13
Abstract: A vessel (20) equipped for storage of oil production fluids from an undersea reservoir comprising at least one storage tank (25) and a superstructure (not shown) which is supported by a plurality of downwardly extending legs (21). The legs and superstructure are connected together to form a buoyant structure. The or each said storage tank (25) is fixed to the vessel such that, in use, the or each storage tank is submerged below the sea surface. The storage tank means is provided with insulating means for reducing heat loss from oil production fluids stored therein. The or each said storage tank is preferably arranged to receive and discharge oil production fluids and sea water such that in one use condition thereof, the storage tank is filled with a liquid consisting of two separate substantially co-extensive layers with such oil production fluids floating on sea water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295784-A (GB)
Title: Casting process including a cast-in insert
Inventor: ITABASHI FUJIO
IPC: B22D19/00
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: In carrying out a cast-in process, a cast-in insert member is placed into a cast forming cavity in a casting mold 9, and casting is conducted. The cast-in insert member has a barrier layer on its non-deposited surface for inhibiting the deposition of a molten metal. During casting, a portion of a molten metal is introduced to a heating chamber 25 on the side of the barrier layer to come into contact with the barrier layer. Thus, the cast-in insert member can be heated not only from the side of its deposited surface, but also from the side of its non-deposited surface, thereby providing an enhanced strength of deposition of the cast-in insert member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297311-A (GB)
Title: Roll dispenser
Inventor: BARKER DERRICK JOHN MARTIN
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: A dispenser for a roll of material (30) has opposing journal mounting means (26) allowing rotation of the roll about its axis. A diaphragm (40) fits into or onto one of the journal mounting means so as to be rotatable relative thereto and, although lacking an axial well or stub, is provided with a configuration of recesses (46) and/or projections (44), which, in use, engage with corresponding projections (36) and/or recesses provided on a bung (34) which abuts or engages with one end of a core (32) around which the material of the roll (30) is wrapped.
Patent GB-2306892-A (GB)
Title: Golf putter
Inventor: KERSHAW TIMOTHY
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: A golf putter head comprises a front surface 16 for contacting the ball and a base surface 18, the base surface and the front surface not being adjacent, as for example being separated by a cut-away surface 20.
Patent GB-2300766-A (GB)
Title: Terminal block and control unit
Inventor: NISHIZAWA YUJI
IPC: H01R9/24
Filed: 1996-04-24
Abstract: A control unit including an inverter 1 and a first additional device 3a connected to the inverter 1, and having a terminal block 2 via which an external signal for the inverter 1 is directly delivered to the inside of the inverter 1 when the first additional device 3a is not connected to the inverter 1, and an external signal for the inverter 1 is delivered via an internal circuit in the first additional device 3a to the inside of the inverter 1 when the first additional device 3a has been connected to the inverter 1. Connection of the terminal block 2 to the first additional device 3a may be made by setting a short-circuiting bar. The inverter 1 and the first additional device 3a are held closely fitted to one another.