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Patent GB-2195491-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cleaning analytical equipment at radioactive work places
Inventor: HAUT WOLFGANG
IPC: G21F9/28
Filed: 1987-07-31
Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning with a liquid cleaning medium analytical equipment, such as a flask (61) used for liquid radioactive samples in hot cells, comprises a two-part vessel (7, 9) with a lower cup (7) and an upper cup (9) of the vessel having their open ends facing each other. The upper cup (9) can be lifted off the lower cup (7) for loading and unloading, and can be engaged on the lower cup (7) for implementation of the washing operation. Liquid cleaning medium can be admitted to the interior of the vessel (7, 9) through an upstanding pipe (63) in the lower cup (7) to wash the interior of the flask (61) and a spray in the upper end of the upper cup (9) to wash the exterior of the flask (61). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208350-A (GB)
Title: A tobacco pouch
Inventor: MANDER FREDERICK WILLIAM
IPC: A24F23/04
Filed: 1987-08-03
Abstract: A tobacco pouch (2) comprises a first compartment (4) for storing tobacco, and a second compartment (6) for storing a packet (8) of cigarette papers. The packet (8) is inserted through a first slot (10) and the papers are sequentially obtained through a second slot (14, 16, 18). Slot 10 is closed by an adhesive strip (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210044-A (GB)
Title: Electrically conductive polymer compositions and polymers useful for preparing the polymer compositions
Inventor: EIFFLER JURGEN
IPC: H01L51/42
Filed: 1987-09-16
Abstract: Electrically conductive polymer compositions are prepared by oxidative polymerization of one or more aromatic compounds in the presence of a polymer. The polymer comprises a polydentate anionic complex which has a redox potential sufficient for enabling oxidative polymerization of the aromatic compounds. Said polymer which has a non-metallic anionic complex such as S2O8<2><-> is novel.
Patent GB-2210210-A (GB)
Title: Plugboard switching system
Inventor: OXLEY ROBERT FREDERICK
IPC: H01R29/00
Filed: 1987-09-19
Abstract: A plugboard system, having a plurality of hairpin shaped contact wires (12, 14, 16) disposed in parallel sets between pairs of stacked, parallel insulation plates (18) containing arrays of aligned through holes (26) for the reception of shorting plugs (10), each hairpin contact wire (12, 14, 16) projecting from two opposite sides of the stack and being located longitudinally relative to the stacked insulation plates (18) by mechanically coupling together the two projecting legs of the hairpin contact wire at the two opposite sides of the stack, respectively. In addition to the two projecting legs of each individual hairpin being mechanically coupled at the two sides of the stack, all of the contact wires in a given set may be mechanically coupled together by strips (30a, 30b) at the two sides of the stack, respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201097-A (GB)
Title: Portable analgesia unit
Inventor: RICHARDS SARAH VERONICA
IPC: F17C13/12
Filed: 1988-01-15
Abstract: A portable analgesia unit comprises a cylinder 10 containing a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide, the cylinder being housed in an insulating jacket 12 which may in turn be secured within a carrying case. The cylinder 10 is connected by a regulator 16 and hose 24 to a face mask 26, to which a patient may self-administer the pain-relieving gas mixture by operating a demand valve 28. A re-usable heat pack 30, in the form of a crystallisable gel, is located in the jacket 12, and operation of the heat pack ensures that the temperature of the cylinder 10 does not drop below a dangerous level, i.e. a temperature below which the gases of the mixture separate out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222069-A (GB)
Title: A support rail
Inventor: JAMES LESLIE
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 1988-06-16
Abstract: A rail for supporting a shower curtain or towels comprises a first section 11 in the form of a tube and a second section 15 is in the form of a bar or tube which is slidably mounted in the first section 11 so that the rail is extensible. The first section can be integral with a base plate 10 which includes apertures to enable it to be fastened by screws to a wall. Alternatively, the base can comprise a first portion for mounting on a wall, and a second portion integral with the first section of the rail and mounted on the first portion in order to conceal the fixing screws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219957-A (GB)
Title: Perforating apparatus
Inventor: PYLE BRIAN
IPC: B26F1/04
Filed: 1988-06-23
Abstract: Perforating apparatus, such as is used for punching holes in documents, has several punch cutters 22, 23, which are selectively operable by rotation of an actuating member 6 which puts a radial bore in the member into or out of engagement with a respective punch cutter. Thus the perforator may punch holes selectively at different spacings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211875-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool for a mining machine
Inventor: OWERS CHRISTOPHER NICHOLAS COM
IPC: E21C35/183
Filed: 1988-11-02
Abstract: A cutting tool for a mining machine of the type used to cut soft materials such as coal is provided. The cutting tool comprises a holding lug (10), one end (12) of which is adapted to be mounted in or on a working surface of the machine and the other end (14) of which has a socket (16) in which is located a cutting element (18). The cutting element (18) comprises an elongate abrasive compact core (20) surrounded by a cemented carbide sleeve (22) which is bonded to it. The abrasive compact core (20) presents a cutting point (24) or a cutting edge (see Figs 4 and 6 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to arcuate pre-cast tunnel lining segments
Inventor: MITCHELL SAMUEL BAILEY HART
IPC: E21D11/05
Filed: 1989-03-08
Abstract: The disclosure relates to an arcuate concrete tunnel lining segment (11) in which a compressible strip (19) extends through the full wall thickness of the segment midway around the segment. Bolts (20) extend through the strip at spaced locations along its length to project on either side into the cast concrete segment to locate and hold the portions of the segment on either side of the strip together whilst allowing the segment portions to move together collapsing the insert when subjected to an excess external load. 
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Patent GB-2216311-A (GB)
Title: Methods of program transfer
Inventor: HASEBE ATSUSHI
IPC: G06F9/24
Filed: 1989-03-28
Abstract: A method of program transfer for supplying a plurality of different programs from a program supplying portion to processors operating under the programs, comprises the steps of supplying the plurality of different programs, the whole being treated as one program, at one time of transfer to the processors, and supplying an execution start address corresponding to one program out of the plurality of different programs to each of the processors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230331-A (GB)
Title: Ice containers
Inventor: DALEY EVELYN MAY
IPC: F25C1/24
Filed: 1989-04-15
Abstract: A pre-filled and sealed water container for making ice cubes from spring water comprises a tray (1, 2) of flexible or rigid plastics material, an internal partitioning structure (3) which can be formed integrally with the tray, and a plastics cover sheet 5 heat-sealed to a flange (4) on the tray. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232013-A (GB)
Title: Welded connection in coaxial plug
Inventor: CHENG YU FENG
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 1989-04-26
Abstract: A coaxial plug with central contact (10), insulation (20) and outer conductor (30) has a wire (41) welded to the central contact (10) by electrodes (61, 62) which gain access through aligned apertures (22, 33) in the insulation (20) and outer conductor (30). The wire (41) has its insulation melted by the welding process and therefore does not need stripping. Bare wire (42) is attached by soldering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232306-A (GB)
Title: Preventing the use of a telephone line
Inventor: PRZYLIPIAK STANISLAW JERZY
IPC: H04M1/667
Filed: 1989-04-26
Abstract: A device for disabling use of a telephone or other telecommunications socket 1 comprises a blanking plug 3 which is adapted to be received in the socket and which has a resilient tongue 5 engagable within the socket such that the plug may only be removed by moving the tongue towards the plug. A wedge shaped opening 6 is defined between the plug 3 and tongue 5. In to this opening may be inserted a wedging member 11 which is then secured (eg. by means of a padlock) to the tongue 5. Thus, movement of the tongue 5 is prevented and the plug 3 cannot be withdrawn by an unauthorised person. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220276-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose reading aid
Inventor: MCCARTHY DECLAN GERARD ANTHONY
IPC: G09B17/02
Filed: 1989-05-18
Abstract: A multi-purpose reading aid, particularly for use by dyslexics and those with similar sight-related reading difficulties, comprises a lid (1) and a base (5) hinged at (2) and openable by projections (7) and (6), the lid and base each having a transparent portion such that when closed at least a part of the aid is transparent to the reader. The transparent portion of the lid comprises a magnifying lens (3). The base contains recesses (8, 10 and 11) in which one or more coloured transparent filters may be held to enable the reader to view text through either the magnifying or the non-magnifying portion of the lid. Alternatively the filters may be replaced by line guides or rulers. A transparent middle component, hinged between lid and base may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219108-A (GB)
Title: Lunar calendar date computing system
Inventor: HIROTOMI JUN
IPC: G06F1/035
Filed: 1989-05-24
Abstract: A lunar calendar date computing system includes means (110, 108) for storing for a selected year according to the Gregorian calendar lunar month data representing the corresponding order of months according to the lunar calendar occurring in the selected year, and first day data representing the aggregate number of days having occurred at the end of each lunar month since the beginning of the selected year. The system further comprises means (112) for converting a date according to the Gregorian calendar within the selected year into second day data representing the total number of days in the selected year corresponding to the date, and means (114) for comparing the first and the second day data whereby to establish the day and the month according to the lunar calendar corresponding to the date. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219249-A (GB)
Title: Book wrapping paper
Inventor: FITZGERALD SEAN KEVIN
IPC: B42D3/04
Filed: 1989-06-01
Abstract: A book covering sheet 1 comprises a roll of transparent plastics material 2 having a strip of adhesive adjacent each longitudinal side edge covered by a peel-off strip 4. To form the covering material into a wallet the material is cut to a pre-set length and cut and folded about top, bottom and side fold lines 16 and a central fold line 17. The flaps thus formed are folded over and bonded together by removing the peel off strip 4 from the adhesive to form a wallet. The adhesive may extend transversely across the sheet. A number of spaced-apart longitudinally and/or transversely extending adhesive strips may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223205-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a panel in a vehicle window frame
Inventor: MUNEMURA MASAHIRO
IPC: B60R13/06
Filed: 1989-08-01
Abstract: A "blind", ie non glazing, panel 20 is adhesively secured to the inner circumferential flange 16 of a vehicle window frame. Damming members 38, 52 and resilient edge strip 58 prevent outward flow of the adhesive 23 before it has set or cured, the edge strip also improving the final appearance of the panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222330-A (GB)
Title: Delta sigma modulator
Inventor: DEDIC IAN JUSO
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 1989-08-04
Abstract: A delta sigma modulator arrangement in which non-ideal characteristics such as noise or offsets in amplifiers or other circuits of the circuits of the arrangement are compensated by chopper stabilisation.
Patent GB-2229074-A (GB)
Title: Spraying the underside of crops
Inventor: BENEST ROGER SYDNEY
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1990-01-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for spraying in relation to row crops provides downwardly extending support elements or drop legs 22 carrying spray means in the region of their lower ends. The support elements extend downwardly between crop rows 28 and are moved lengthwise of the crop rows while spraying proceeds. The spray means deliver spray 24 generally upwardly and/or horizontally with respect to the ground so as to treat crop material in the rows. The support elements are mounted so as to float freely and permit lateral movement to follow lateral and other row and crop contours. The support elements may be mounted on a boom. The boom may also be provided with downwardly directed spraying means for simultaneous or sequential use. The boom is adapted to fold so as to produce a generally Z-shaped folded configuration. For lodged crop, the spray nozzles on the support elements may be replaced by rotary wheel elements having projecting spoke elements which penetrate the crop and themselves carry spray means to distribute spray from within the crop. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228812-A (GB)
Title: Retail store electronic shelf microprocessor module
Inventor: STEVENS JOHN K
IPC: H04L27/20
Filed: 1990-01-30
Abstract: In a low power broadcast system e.g. of the so-called "electronic shelf" type for retail stores, wherein the shelf edge carries price displaying modules having LCD displays 38 that can be addressed and controlled from a central computer, each module contains a microprocessor which controls the operation, and is provided with a visible button 40 for accessing a register (eg a unit price display register) of the microcomputer, and one or more "concealed" buttons 42, 44 which can be enabled from the central computer or by a specific security code of button pushes of the visible button 40 and used to increase and decrease re-stocking data to be transmitted therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239261-A (GB)
Title: A process for the direct reduction of metal oxides
Inventor: DAM G OSCAR G
IPC: C21B13/04
Filed: 1990-04-12
Abstract: A process for the direct reduction of iron-containing metal oxides to obtain iron is disclosed in which a reformed reduction gas rich in H2 and CO and having an oxidation degree in the range of from about 0.30 to about 0.35 is formed and reduction is carried out simultaneously in a single reaction zone of a reduction reactor. The reformed reduction gas is formed using a highly endothermic reaction during which a mixture of heated natural gas, recycled top gas and air, preferably oxygen enriched air, is placed into contact with heated surfaces of DRI metallized iron in the reaction zone. The resulting reformed reducing gas consists essentially of from about 45% to about 48% hydrogen, from about 32% to about 34% carbon monoxide, from about 2% to about 4% carbon dioxide, from about 1% to about 3% methane, from about 14% to about 16% nitrogen and from about 1% to about 3% water vapor.
Patent GB-2243813-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic power assisted steering
Inventor: NORTH BERNARD GEORGE
IPC: B62D6/02
Filed: 1990-05-11
Abstract: A vehicle power assisted steering system comprises an hydraulic pump 13 having a constant volume output communicating with an open centre power assistance valve which is adjustable from a neutral condition in response to a steering input torque during a steering manoeuvre to control fluid flow from the pump to opposed chambers of a ram 3 providing power assistance to assist the steering manoeuvre. A by-pass line 15 communicates between the outlet of the pump 13 and a fluid reservoir 9 and a by-pass valve 17 controls fluid flow through the by-pass line 15 and is responsive to vehicle speed so that the by-pass valve 17 is controlled to increasingly open communication between the outlet of the pump 13 and the reservoir 9 as vehicle speed increases and to decrease said communication as vehicle speed decreases. A rotation sensor 33 is provided, associated with the steering column of the vehicle, the rotation sensor 33 controlling further valve means 31 in the by-pass line 15 connecting the pump 13 to the reservoir 9 whereby the said further valve means 31 acts to cut off the flow of fluid through the by-pass line 15 when the rate of rotation of the steering column reaches a predetermined maximum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245251-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible containers
Inventor: MALLAN LEE
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 1990-06-19
Abstract: A container assembly, typically of parallelopipedon form has a flat base 1 and two opposed plastics moulded wall members 2, 3 upstanding from the base. Each wall member is pivotally mounted relative to the base by an L-shaped hinge structure 100 coupled between the base and the respective wall member so that the wall members are displaceable into a fold-flat condition over the base with a first wall member overlying the second wall member and said overlying wall members are in substantially parallel relationship with each other and with the base. The two wall members are identical mouldings to permit manufacture in the same moulding tool and the hinge structure loo of the first wall member differs from that on the second wall member to accommodate for the thickness of the second wall member in the fold-flat condition. The hinge structure is formed by L-shaped plastics components 104, 105 which are assembled around a pivot pin 11 on the base and retained thereon by snap engagement of legs of the hinge components in recesses 113, 114 in a bottom socket of the respective wall member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246596-A (GB)
Title: A clamping device
Inventor: DEAKIN A
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 1990-07-13
Abstract: A clamping device comprises a collar (1) which is adapted, in use, to be fastened around a gas bottle to be secured and clamping means (3) comprising opposed jaws, whereby the clamping device can be clamped to a fixture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248171-A (GB)
Title: Football boot/training shoe
Inventor: GRAYSMARK STEVEN PETER
IPC: A43B5/02
Filed: 1990-09-04
Abstract: A football boot/training shoe, has a sole 1, an upper 2 covering the upper part of the foot and a means for securing the shoe to the foot. On the upper is situated the strip 4. This strip can be situated anywhere on the upper, coating the outside of the shoe/boot in the form of a strip or an entire coat. The strip is made of a material of high dynamic frictional coefficient in order to induce spin when it is used to kick the football, causing the football to spin. This will affect the flight of the ball, causing it to move with a curved flight path. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236988-A (GB)
Title: Revolving writing board
Inventor: MCCONNACHIE NORMAN
IPC: B43L5/02
Filed: 1990-10-09
Abstract: In a revolving writing board, the rotational resistance of a roller (3) is adjusted by means of screw-threaded bolt (6) which bears against the roller spindle (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237941-A (GB)
Title: Data processing apparatus having improved power supply system
Inventor: KOSHIISHI TAKAHO
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 1990-10-18
Abstract: A data processing apparatus, such as a printer, or particularly a facsimile machine, has a power supply 19 with a dc/dc converter 194 providing +/- 12V and +5V, and a connector 191 which can be selectively coupled to a mains - derived 12V dc power source, or to a cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle, or to a nicad battery (Figs 5A, B, C), each providing a 12V input across connector terminals 2, 3. When the mains-derived source or the battery source is in use, terminal 1 also receives 12V thereby energising a relay 192 so that lines A, B are switched to receive the 12V source voltage directly, rather than the +12V output of converter 194 which is connected to lines A, B if the vehicle source is in use. Terminal 4 is grounded if the mains source is used and detection of this causes the apparatus to switch to a faster recording speed than that operative with the battery and vehicle sources. Heavy current loads connected to line A are only powered when a relay 195 is energised in response to detection of data to be transmitted/received. Such loads are disconnected by relay 195 if a circuit 193 senses low nicad battery voltage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236929-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker
Inventor: FINCHAM LAWRENCE REGINALD
IPC: H04R9/02
Filed: 1990-10-29
Abstract: A compound loudspeaker drive unit is disclosed comprising a low frequency unit having an outwardly and forwardly flaring conical diaphragm (21) and a high frequency drive unit (27) located in or adjacent to the neck of the low frequency conical diaphragm such that the acoustic centres of the two units are substantially coincident and, for a cross-over frequency range in which both drive units contribute significant sound output, the directivity of sound radiation from the high frequency unit (27) as acoustically loaded by the low frequency conical diaphragm (21) is substantially the same as that of the low frequency unit. A magnet structure (28,29,30) for the high frequency unit utilises a magnet (29) formed of neodymium iron boron which enables the high frequency unit (27) to be positioned within a drive coil (23,24) for the low frequency diaphragm while providing a required high value of magnetic flux.
Patent GB-2253064-A (GB)
Title: Multifunction circuit tester
Inventor: KEE TAN TEOW
IPC: G01R19/165
Filed: 1990-12-05
Abstract: A multifunction circuit tester (1) includes an electronic amplifier circuit and a signal generator (7). The signal generator (7) can be used as a signal injector to detect faults in an amplifier circuit when connected to a tip (15) and a contact plate (11). Continuity between two points in an electrical circuit when tested (11, 15) will be indicated by an LED (8) and buzzer, (17). The amplifier circuit makes it possible to detect a high voltage not exceeding 600 voltage AC on a conductor without having to touch the conductor directly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240691-A (GB)
Title: "Multiple station facsimile relay system"
Inventor: MATSUZAKI AKIYUKI
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 1991-01-04
Abstract: A multiple station facsimile relay system for transmitting a message from a transmitting facsimile to a receiving facsimile through relay transmission and for sending an acknowledgement report from a final relay station to the transmitting facsimile through relay transmission. The plurality of relay stations each comprising a memory part 9 for storing a registration table, a control part 10, 14 for storing a message transmit signal and for supplying the message transmit signal, a control part 10, 14 for storing a report transmit signal and for supplying the stored report transmit signal, a first signal part for storing a first signal indicative of a code of the transmitting facsimile and for supplying the stored first signal, a second signal part for storing a second signal indicative of a code of the receiving facsimile and for supplying the stored second signal, and a system control part 1 for carrying out a message transmission when a message transmit signal is received and for carrying out a report transmission when a report transmit signal is received. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255801-A (GB)
Title: Diesel engine air intake control.
Inventor: MERCER MARTYN TREVOR
IPC: F02D11/08
Filed: 1991-05-13
Abstract: A throttle valve 11 is opened against spring bias by a diaphragm 15 subject to intake vacuum to reduce the diesel engine air intake at lower speeds. <IMAGE>