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Patent GB-2231398-A (GB)
Title: Roof ventilation system
Inventor: TUBB BRIAN CECIL
IPC: F24F7/02
Filed: 1990-02-13
Abstract: A roof ventilator strip for fixing to a fascia board (15), consists of a flat strip base (1) having a downwardly projecting locating rib (2) at one edge and a hollow section extending above the base adapted to support an end tile. The hollow section has an upper surface with a downwardly sloping portion (4) which extends beyond the edge of the base on the side carrying the locating rib (2), a perforated outer section (6) sloping inwardly and a substantially vertical perforated inner section (5). The outer section may carry an inwardly and upwardly directed baffle (16) to prevent the passage of wind driven rain. Preferably the perforated outer section is a strip slidably mounted between the outer edge of the downwardly sloping surface and the outer edge of the flat strip base, the strip being perforated with vertical slots. A ventilation system for the attic space of a building comprises incorporating the ventilator strip between the top of the fascia board and the underside of the roof. Preferably the roof liner rests on the downwardly sloping portion of the upper surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241579-A (GB)
Title: Roll displacement meter
Inventor: DANIELS BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: G01C9/20
Filed: 1990-02-20
Abstract: A roll measuring meter comprises at least one roll displacement sensor 10 having a cylindrical enclosure half filled with fluid, a common reference electrode C circularly symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis of the enclosure and located such that half the surface area of the reference electrode is in contact with the liquid irrespective of the angle of roll, and a pair of complementary measurement electrodes A, B symmetrical about a longitudinal plane of the enclosure. The fluid is preferably a partially conducting or dielectric liquid and the electrodes are connected to an AC measurement circuit. The meter may comprise several, axially arranged sensors with some of the measurement electrode pairs in quadrature to other pairs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238990-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle height adjustment device using a plurality of driven cylinders linked to suspension jacks
Inventor: NEGISHI YOSHIO
IPC: B60G17/033
Filed: 1990-10-31
Abstract: A vehicle height adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of a motor vehicle includes a plurality of jack units 8, 9 associated respectively with dampers 6 interposed between a vehicle body and a plurality of axles 3, 4, a drive source, and a single drive cylinder unit 16 actuatable by the drive source for supplying working oil to and discharging working oil from the jack unit to adjust the height of the motor vehicle. The drive cylinder unit has a plurality of driven cylinders 14a,b, 15a,b connected independently to the jack units, respectively, and a plurality of driven piston assemblies 17a,b 18a,b, slidably disposed in the driven cylinders, respectively, for supplying working oil to and discharging working oil from the jack units, respectively. The drive cylinder unit may be replaced by an electric motor driving a screw (Fig. 7). The driven cylinders may be in line (Fig. 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237120-A (GB)
Title: Disposable camera
Inventor: MATSUMOTO YASUO
IPC: G03B19/04
Filed: 1987-08-20
Abstract: Disposable cameras with a light-tight film casing (100, 119) having a lens (101), a rolled film assembled by the steps of; winding film withdrawn from a light-tight film container (110) onto spool (113) in a roll fixing a back cover section (119) to the main body section (110) so as to assemble light-tightly the camera and then engaging a screw driver in groove (113a) of spool (113) so as to wind up the film (21) around the spool (113). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239842-A (GB)
Title: Device to reduce turbulence in marine craft
Inventor: WALKER JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: B63B41/00
Filed: 1990-12-17
Abstract: An opening to a cavity (23) is formed in the bottom of a hull (24) of a marine craft. A hydrofoil (20) is pivotable between a first position in which the hydrofoil projects from the hull and a second position in which the hydrofoil is located within the cavity. The hydrofoil has near its pivoted end a fairing plate (25) which is adapted to substantially close the opening to the cavity when the hydrofoil is in the first position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242198-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic compositions
Inventor: OHSHIMA KUMI
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 1991-03-05
Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprises the following components     (A) Water-soluble silk peptide,   (B) One or more of anionic oramphoteric surfactants.   The composition is mild to the skin or the hair and generates foams of creamy texture which last long.
Patent GB-2260035-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to shutters for communications sockets
Inventor: WHITE ROWLAND SPENCER
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 1991-09-19
Abstract: A fascia (10) for a telecommunications socket box (16) has a shutter (12) for safety and dust protection. The lower lip (28) of the fascia projects inwards of the plane of the fascia plate so that its front edge is level with the front face of the socket (16). The shutter in the closed position overlaps the lower lip (28) to improve dust protection and increase plug lever accessibility. Shutter stops (38) engage parts of the fascia in the closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250788-A (GB)
Title: Universal bearing support
Inventor: GIROMELLA GIOVANNI
IPC: F16C23/04
Filed: 1991-12-05
Abstract: A bearing support 1 for housing oscillating bearings. comprises a housing element for the bearing supporting the shaft which has means for fastening and centering the support to a base. The fastening means consists of a flange 3 having projecting ears 4 with respective through slots 10 for housing fastening elements, such as screws. The centering means consists of a seat mating with a collar on the base, or, if the base is provided with a centering seat, of an adapter ring having a collar designed to fit inside the centering seat on the base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252354-A (GB)
Title: Clamp assemblies for clamping elongate members in hollow members
Inventor: WILDE MELVYN
IPC: F16B7/14
Filed: 1991-12-13
Abstract: A clamp assembly 10 has two plastics shells 11, 12 with respective formations 28, 24 which can be received in corresponding apertures 22, 23 in opposed walls of tube 17. The shells form a passage within which is clamped an elongate member 33. The formation 28 is on a cantilever part so that it can be depressed out of the aperture 22 to allow the part 11 to be removed axially from the tube whereafter part 12 can be removed. Formation 24 has a captive nut 27 receiving a stem 32 of an operating knob 31 to allow the stem to hold an elongate member 33 at a desired position in the assembly 10 and tube 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-913098-A (GB)
Abstract: 913,098. Feeding magnetic tapes. TOLEDO TRUST CO. Sept. 27, 1961, No. 34757/61. Class 40 (2). An endless tape cassette 23, carrying head pads 20a, a fixed guide 24 and a pinch roller 25, is retracted by a solenoid to halt the tape when contacts 55 bridge a conductive patch on the tape 26. A hand lever 35, associated with an over-centre spring 37 or a lever 43, operated by a solenoid 48 alternatively operate a slide 27 engaging the leading edge of a cassette loaded between guides 22, the lever being latched by an armature 49. Advancement of the hand lever 35 will not start the tape until a " start " button is pressed to energize a solenoid 52. Fast forward wind is engaged by a hand lever 69, which resiliently interposes a wheel 68 between the motor shaft 65 and wheel 58, displacing the normal speed wheels 59, 61.
Patent GB-2260488-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella centerpost latch system
Inventor: LIOU FU-TIEN
IPC: A45B19/04
Filed: 1992-02-03
Abstract: An umbrella centerpost latch system for a collapsible centerpost type umbrella comprises a movable latch finger (11) that floats free on a compression spring (12) in a closed end guide seat (14) of a plug (13) received in an inner telescoping tubular section of a centerpost, the latch finger emerging through a latch slot in the side wall of the plug. The latch finger can move in one or both directions (15) transverse to, and a direction (17) parallel to, the longitudinal axis of the centerpost, to engage a corresponding latch slot in the wall of the next outer section of the centerpost. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255441-A (GB)
Title: Cathode -ray tube screening arrangement
Inventor: SUGAHARA TAKASHI
IPC: H01J29/06
Filed: 1992-04-10
Abstract: In a cathode-ray tube an alternating electric field irradiated by a deflection yoke to a front of the cathode-ray tube through a funnel part and a face panel is reduced by providing a conductive film 8, acting as an electric field shield, on the envelope from a neck part to a cone part, which is electrically connected to another conductive film formed on a funnel body part, the deflection yoke being mounted on the conductive film 8 via an insulation sheet 9 interposed therebetween. The conductive film is grounded to form an equipotential surface of 0 V in front of the deflection yoke. Alternatively the conductive film is formed as a coating on the inside of a frusto-conical insulator attached either to the envelope or forming part of the deflection coil itself. in a further arrangement the conductive film is embedded in the funnel portion of the envelope beneath where the deflection coil is mounted. A transparent conductive film can be also formed on the external surface of the face panel to raise the reduction of the alternating electric field. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258809-A (GB)
Title: Edging strip for stair riser/tread edges
Inventor: HAM WILLIAM DONALD
IPC: A47G27/06
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: There is provided an elongate stair edging strip (11), or edge shield, in the form of a length of plate-like stiff/rigid material bent, into angle-iron form, so that the angle between the two surfaces so formed is slightly less than 90 DEG C, but wherein the actual angle part (14) is radiused (rather than abruptly bent) to form a gently rounded "corner" (rather than a "sharp" one), wherein the two surfaces (12, 13) so formed can in use be secured to the respective tread and riser surface (35, 34; see figure 3), and wherein that edging surface (13) to be placed against the riser surface is bent adjacent its free edge (at 15) slightly back to lie (in use) parallel to the riser surface. Continuous length carpets are protected from wear arising from the sharp edges between riser and tread surfaces by placing over each such edge, and beneath the carpet, the stair edging strip (11) described above. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255359-A (GB)
Title: Portable building
Inventor: COOMBS TERENCE GEORGE
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: A portable temporary building comprises at least one rectangular base frame (11) adapted for releasable connection to other similar base frames to define a floor area of the required size, the length of the base frame being a multiple of the width thereof, a series of rectangular wall panels (16) of sheet metal and of the same width as that of the base frame, the wall panels having flanged edges by means of which the wall panels can be releasably connected together, and a series of roof panels (28) of sheet metal, the roof panels having flanged edges (30) by means of which the roof panels can be releasably connected together and to the wall panels. Preferably the panels are sheet steel and the base frame is fabricated from steel tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255461-A (GB)
Title: Active filter circuit
Inventor: HECK JOSEPH P
IPC: H03D7/16
Filed: 1991-08-19
Abstract: A filter circuit (250) disposed upon a single integrated circuit comprised of active fiter elements including transconductance elements (286-330) for a radiotelephone. The bandwidth of the passband of the filter is variable to pass alternately, signals of either a first bandwidth or a second bandwidth for passing, for example, signals generated in a conventional, cellular communication system, or a cellular communication system of increased capacity. Fine tuning of the bandwidth of the passband of the filter permits blocking of noise signals positioned, in frequency, proximate to a received, information signal.
Patent GB-2270528-A (GB)
Title: Dual-flush facility for syphonic flushing cistern
Inventor: JONES DENNIS GRAHAM
IPC: E03D1/08
Filed: 1992-09-09
Abstract: A Siphon assembly for a W.C. flushing cistern has a venting aperture (32) at an intermediate level in a sidewall of the siphon chamber (18) to provide a reduced flush volume when open (see GB 2213846A). A closure element (34) is pivoted on the chamber wall, conveniently by a stud (36), so that it is permanently attached but can readily be moved from open to closed positions at choice. To maximise the venting effecting the aperture may have a horizontal full width upper edge, e.g. it may be shaped as an inverted triangle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270663-A (GB)
Title: A single bogie rail vehicle.
Inventor: LATHAM JOSEPH
IPC: B61D3/10
Filed: 1992-09-19
Abstract: A rail vehicle for carrying a rectangular goods container comprises an elongate vehicle body 10 having a single bogie assembly 22 at one end. A first coupling 26 at the end of the vehicle adjacent the bogie 22 connects to a corresponding coupling 28 at the opposite end of a similar vehicle, the coupling 26 being so located that the end of the other vehicle does not overlap the bogie assembly 22. The distance of the first coupling 26 from the axis 24 of the bogie 22, and the locations of the ends of a container carried by the vehicle, are so selected that the inner overthrow and outer overthrow when traversing a curved track are substantially equal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259944-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical latch device and relay including a mechanical latch device
Inventor: TAKEDA HIDEAKI
IPC: H01H13/20
Filed: 1992-09-30
Abstract: A mechanical latch capable of arranging a plunger (PL) and a latch release button in a straight line is disclosed. A mover (MV) is pushed in a direction F by pressing means which may be the resilient arm (A) (figure 14) of a movable relay contact. The mover (MV) is formed with an oblique portion (MVR) having a triangular section ramped camming surface. The oblique portion (MVR) is meshed with a gripper claw (GRP) and the mover (MV) may be urged in a direction opposed by a spring (SP) into a latched state. The release plunger (PLB) has a fin higher than a top of the oblique portion (MVR) and may be moved by a solenoid in direction (R) to release the latched state. The mover is sprung in the direction F and the gripper in the direction R to thereby release the latch and operate relay contacts (CM) (Fig. 14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261375-A (GB)
Title: Inhibitors of farnesyl protein transferase as anti-cancer agents
Inventor: DUFRESNE CLAUDE
IPC: A61K31/34
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of structural formula (I):   <IMAGE> wherein Z1, Z2 and Z3 are each H or C1-5 alkyl optionally substituted by phenyl or phenyl substituted with methyl, methoxy, halogen or hydroxy, and methods of treatment utilizing these compositions for use in inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase and farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras, of utility in treating cancer.
Patent GB-2288013-A (GB)
Title: Optical wavelength meter
Inventor: ASCHAM STEVEN RUSSELL
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: Fused optical fibre couplers exhibit wavelength-sensitive coupling ratios and can provide wavelength-sensitive gradients of the coupling ratios of opposite signs. The couplers can be used to provide an optical wavelength meter. Additionally, the arrangement can be used to provide a high sensitivity optical power meter. Two such couplers may be cascaded as shown, and the wavelength determined from a comparison of the respective output powers P1, P2 detected by photodiodes 1, 2, or from the ratios P1/P2. The absolute values of P1, P2 may be used to determine the input power. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265449-A (GB)
Title: Cryostat for cooling a superconducting magnet
Inventor: MORITSU KAZUKI
IPC: F25B9/00
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: A cryostat for cooling a superconducting magnet comprises a liquid helium vessel 2, heat-shields 5 and 6 and a vacuum vessel 4. An L-shaped duct 50 is exposed to the helium gas atmosphere in the helium vessel 2. A refrigerator- mounting cylinder 51 has an end coupled to the L-shaped duct 50 through bellows 52 and is mounted on vacuum vessel 4 substantially in parallel to the axial direction of the superconducting coil. A three-stage refrigerator 30 is inserted into and fixed to the refrigerator-mounting cylinder 51 for reliquefying the helium gas having been drawn into the L-shaped duct 50. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277154-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting particles in a flow
Inventor: RIGBY MICHAEL
IPC: G01N27/60
Filed: 1993-04-06
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting particles in a flow comprises a probe 1 positioned so that it projects into the flow and is charged triboelectrically by the particles in the flow. An electric circuit 6 in the sensor unit 4 is coupled to the probe 1 and includes evaluating means for monitoring a signal from the probe 1 and for providing an output in dependence on the signal generated by the triboelectric charging of the probe 1. The part of the probe 1 that projects into the particle flow comprises an electrically conducting core covered with an insulating layer 2 which insulates the core from the particle flow and is mounted, using insulated support member 3, locking nuts 11, 12, external thread 9, to the stack wall 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277427-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for preparing baits for anglers
Inventor: PARRY GRAHAM ANDREW
IPC: A01K97/04
Filed: 1993-04-27
Abstract: Apparatus for preparing baits for anglers comprises a housing 1 which includes a bed of spaced transverse cutting wires 3 positioned immediately below an elongate receptacle 2 for retaining one or more lengths of bait. At least some of the cutting wires are capable of being selectively removed to vary the respective distance between neighbouring wires. Pressing means 8 is provided for urging bait lengths present within the receptacle into firm engagement with the cutting wires to produce discrete bait pieces of length equal to the spacing between adjacent cutting wires. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2506091-A (GB)
Title: Radar
Inventor: OVERBURY FRANCIS GILES
IPC: G01S7/36
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A method of improving the performance of a radar system in the presence of intermittent periods of significant interference comprising the steps of digitising 10 and storing 12 the I and Q information which is received by the radar during predetermined analysis periods related to the target processing interval in each of its processed range cells, performing a separate statistical analysis, e.g. an amplitude histogram, on the information stored in each range cell to determine which such cells contain corrupted or unusable information, forming from the results a binary template 18 corresponding to pattern of corrupted and usable cells, and utilising the template to determine which of the stored cell information is to be passed 20 for subsequent processing in a radar detector processor.
Patent GB-2278543-A (GB)
Title: Vaginal cleansing apparatus
Inventor: KENT PAUL
IPC: A61M3/02
Filed: 1993-05-28
Abstract: Apparatus for use in vaginal cleansing comprises a housing having a male part 3 and a handle 5. The male part has a plurality of orifices along its length for delivery of liquid therethrough. The liquid is supplied from a reservoir 11, 11' by pump means, for example battery powered pump/motor assembly 9. A sheath, which may be fitted over the male part, may be provided with apertures for the flow of liquid therethrough and may also have soft flexible protrusions extending outwardly therefrom to assist in cleaning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267428-A (GB)
Title: An insulating holder for a container
Inventor: BASTERFIELD ERNEST PARKER
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 1993-06-02
Abstract: A holder for a container (38) which includes a first bucket-like casing section (12), a second casing section (14) which is engageable with the first section to form a confined volume, and first and second pans (26, 28) which are made from an insulating material and which are interengaged to form an enclosure for the container (38), the enclosure being partly located inside the first bucket-like casing section with an upper portion which is at least partly located inside the second casing section and including an aperture (32) through which a neck of the container (38) can extend. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269940-A (GB)
Title: A shield for a card reader
Inventor: URONEN LASSE
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1993-08-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a shield (21) for shielding a card reader (10) from electronic interference. The shield also serves as protection against mechanical damage, and in certain arrangements also to protect the card. The shield is made of an electrically conductive material or of a material coated with an electrically conductive coating agent. The shield is grounded to a circuit board (50) and is movable between a closed position, in which the shield encloses the card reader substantially, and an open position, in which the card reader may be accessed. The card may be a Subscriber Identity Module card for a mobile telephone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270507-A (GB)
Title: Axle beam type suspension arrangement for automotive vehicle
Inventor: SHIDA KAZUKI
IPC: B60G9/04
Filed: 1993-08-09
Abstract: One end a panhard rod 38 is attached to a downwardly projecting portion 33 of the vehicle superstructure and the other end to an axle beam 42 connecting right and left rear wheels. One end of an assit link 46 is connected to a middle portion of the panhard rod 38 and the other end to the axle beam 42. An absorbing member 44 is interposed between the other end of the panhard member 38 and the axle beam 42 and is displaceable in the axial direction of the panhard rod to absorb relative displacement between the panhard rod and the axle beam. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282928-A (GB)
Title: Decoding colour video signals for display
Inventor: CHILDS IAN
IPC: H04N9/67
Filed: 1993-10-05
Abstract: A video display apparatus receives a transmitted colour video signal coded using three system primaries Rs, Gs, Bs and decodes the signal for display on a device using four display primaries. The four display primaries are independent, in that no display primary can be expressed as a combination of another two display primaries, and so define a quadrilateral in a chromaticity diagram. A fifth, imaginary display primary is determined as a linear combination of the third and fourth display primaries and the quadrilateral divided into triads defined respectively by the first, fourth and fifth, first, fifth and second, and second, fifth and third display primaries. The received video signal is decoded by three matrix arithmetic units 12, 14, 16, one for each triad, and drive signals for the first to fourth display primaries calculated. For each pixel, an arithmetic unit output producing no negative display drive signals is then selected and its output switched by switches 20, 22, 24 to drive a four-primary display device 2. This arrangement improves colour rendition in HDTV systems, and the 4 display primary colours are R(620nm), B(460nm), G(514nm) and G(540nm). <IMAGE>