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Patent GB-2264465-A (GB)
Title: Compact collapsible golf trolley.
Inventor: DYET JAMES DURNIAN
IPC: B62B5/06
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: The golf trolley consists of a central structure with three tubes 2, 4, 9, for main body, adjustable handle 1, bag rests and straps 5, movable bag rest 11, ground rest 12, and quick fix and release joint 3 which allows tube 2 to slide inside tube 4 for folding, and outwards for required height when in use. The lightweight wheels 10. and tube legs and stays 8 are connected to bottom tube 9, at bracket 7, other end of stays 8 connected to slide tube 13 welded to underside of tube 9. A compact joint 6 controls the erecting and folding of the trolley, and the locking of tubes 9 and 4 into a rigid structure. It also controls the mechanism to enable easy and quick extension of leg tubes, stays 8, and wheels 10 to ready for use position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255676-A (GB)
Title: Metallic printed circuit board
Inventor: NAKAJIMA YUKIO
IPC: H05K1/03
Filed: 1992-05-06
Abstract: In a metallic printed board having a multiple layer structure of a metallic plate (7), an electric insulating material (3, 4) and a metallic film (6), a plurality of insulating regions having different properties are formed on an identical plane surface of the metallic plate (7), by arranging a plurality of kinds of the electric insulating materials (3, 4) having different properties regarding dielectric constant, withstand voltage margin and thermal conductivity or others, and a plurality of circuits having different specifications are arranged on an identical board corresponding to each of the plurality of insulating regions. As a result, a temperature distribution on the metallic board can be uniformed, and both single-sided packing parts and double-sided packing parts may share a single metallic plate. The metallic board can be used as a case of the apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266697-A (GB)
Title: Waste container cradle
Inventor: LYON JOHN CLEMENT
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 1992-05-06
Abstract: A waste container cradle 11 for a plurality of free-standing containers, the cradle comprising a platform 12 provided with a plurality of seats 20 each being adapted to receive and locate a free-standing container on the platform so as to restrain the container against lateral movement across the platform. The seats preferably comprise upstanding flanges. An end of the cradle can have a loading hook 11 for roll-on, roll off loading. The platform can have hinged sides and be wheeled. A central part 19 of the cradle can be provided for a loading/ unloading crane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258000-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to buildings.
Inventor: MELVIN GLENN
IPC: E04F13/02
Filed: 1992-05-18
Abstract: A method of recreating on a wall the exact appearance of a stone, brick, blockwork, tile, slate or any other wall comprising the production of a suitable image of an existing wall, the covering of a wall with a rendering material or a plaster and then the repeated application of the image to the covered wall so as to provide an impression of the image on the covered wall. The image is produced in pliable rubber and several images may be produced of different stones. The covering is pre-coloured and after application of the image is repointed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268131-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible housing structures.
Inventor: SYLVESTER PETER
IPC: B60P3/355
Filed: 1992-07-01
Abstract: The Structure, which may be a trailer caravan, comprises a number of panels c interlinked by hinges in such a way that they can be stowed onto a wheeled trailer b. The panels can be unfolded and interlinked so as to define enclosures at each side of the trailer body b, each supported by a leg arrangement e,f. Further panels are lifted and interlinked to form roof and end walls for a central section, which communicates internally with the side enclosures. A cable is linked to each side enclosure, whereby pulling on the pivotable support leg erects the side enclosure through the cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269410-A (GB)
Title: Excavation apparatus
Inventor: BAILEY MICHAEL
IPC: E02F3/20
Filed: 1992-08-04
Abstract: An excavation apparatus for preparation of open cast land fill sites, comprises an excavation drum 10 for excavating a first layer of earth material 3, eg. a top soil layer, from a layer of sub soil 4; a drum 12 which cooperates with the drum 10 to reduce the size of large stones; a storage tank 5 for storing collected earth material; and a conveyor 6 for moving the earth material from the excavator drum to the storage tank. The apparatus can be self propelled by means of a chassis 8 and track assembly 9, which is motor driven. The apparatus may provide a substantially flat sub-soil layer, after excavation of a top soil layer, and reduce the amount of mixing of material between layers during excavation of a site. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272633-A (GB)
Title: "Lift seat"
Inventor: PAXON JOHN BERNARD
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 1992-11-16
Abstract: A Rising Seat that can be fixed permanently to seating or toilets, or with releasable fixings (e.g. straps 6) comprises a top rising section 3 pivoted on to a bottom section 4 against the variable resilience of at least one torsion spring. if a number of springs are utilised one or more springs can be selected to alter the ease at which the top section can be lowered on to the bottom section to suit the weight of user, and which can be moved within the confines of the rising seat cushion to a neutral or non-operable position to enable the top section to be freely lowered to enable the rising seat to be easily carried. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273344-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle emergency device
Inventor: COUCHMAN MILES EDWIN
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 1992-12-12
Abstract: A lighted sign, designed upon activation to attract the attention of persons outside the vehicle to the fact that the driver/passengers inside the vehicle is/are in danger, is activated by means of a button or switch located near to the driver. The sign may be contained within a conventional high-level interior braking light normally positioned on the rear parcel shelf of the vehicle, or may be located in a separate housing.
Patent GB-2264332-A (GB)
Title: Security barrier
Inventor: COWARD DAVID PAUL
IPC: E05G7/00
Filed: 1993-02-22
Abstract: A security barrier comprises a flexible sheet 3 of obscuring and ballistic material and a storage device 4 for storing the material in a compact configuration and incorporating means to release the material into a protective position. The sheet is provided with loops at each fold and has a weighted member at its lower edge. The member is connected to a reel by a tensile member. The reel is locked by a solenoid operated clutch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276834-A (GB)
Title: Airborne particulate washer
Inventor: PERCY CLIFFORD EDWARD
IPC: B01D50/00
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: In a water washing unit for exhaust air, air flowing over a water surface induces water into upward passage 3 where it is both atomised and reconstituted by baffles 7 to an extent that the airborne particulate passing through it is by impaction water and water atomisation removed from the airstream and absorbed by the water. Both water and air are elevated and then separated at the exit of the washer by change of direction 8 from which the discharge is vertically downward. The contaminated water gravity drains to a lower level receiver whilst the purified air exits at a higher level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267783-A (GB)
Title: Digital signal processing for beam forming
Inventor: WISHART ALEXANDER WALKER
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 1993-05-19
Abstract: A digital signal processing method and apparatus for beam forming utilises an N-element phased array antenna 1. For transmit side beam forming of an agile beam to be steered in a direction between three adjacent orthogonal beams, three copies of complex envelope samples for the required beam signal are generated, separately weighted in amplitude and phase 4 and fed into an N-part discrete FFT processor 3 via three input ports 7a, 7b and 7c which correspond to the three adjacent orthogonal beams, and inverse Fast Fourier Transformed therein into the required beam as a weighted combination of the three adjacent orthogonal beams for passage to the elements 2 of the phased array antenna 1. For receive side beam forming, baseband complex envelope samples of signals received on each of the N elements 2 of the antenna 1 are input to the FFT processor 3 and discrete transformed into N orthogonal beam signals, the three orthogonal beam signals (5a, 5b and 5c), fig. 2, output from the processor 3 are separately weighted in amplitude and phase at (4) and combined into an output signal (10) which is the baseband complex envelope of the required beam signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278836-A (GB)
Title: Sealing plug providing venting
Inventor: MARCHANT LESLIE ROWLAND
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 1993-06-11
Abstract: A sealing plug for sealing a container containing a flowable product such as adhesive in a syringe comprises a front plug member (10) and a rear plug member (12). The front plug member (10) has an external periphery (14) for sealingly engaging the internal periphery of the aperture and has a front face (20) for introduction into the aperture which contains a bleed passage (24) extending from said front face to connect with a cavity (22) open to the rear of the front plug member. The rear plug member (12) is sealingly and resiliently received in the cavity (22) to close the same but is displaceable by gas pressure applied via said bleed passage (24). Longitudinally running angularly offset grooves (36) and (38) in the rear plug member (12) then break the seal between the cavity and the rear plug member and allow the venting of said gas pressure past said rear plug member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281231-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer plasterboard
Inventor: AINSLEY JOHN
IPC: B28C5/12
Filed: 1993-07-12
Abstract: The apparatus includes a two-stage mixer comprising a first high shear mixer 12 and a record low shear mixer 14. Plaster slurry is formed in the first mixer; a portion 38 is laid on a first facing sheet 32, a portion 40 B is laid on a second facing sheet 36, and the remainder goes to the second mixer. In the second mixer, foam is added and the formed slurry is laid on the unfoamed slurry on the first facing sheet. The unfoamed slurry on the second facing sheet is brought onto the foamed slurry to form the product. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283137-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for preventing driving of a battery powered vehicle during charging
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ-FERRE JOSE MANUEL
IPC: B60K1/04
Filed: 1993-10-22
Abstract: In a battery charging system for charging the batteries of battery driven electrically powered vehicles, for example toy vehicles intended to be ridden by children, a connector 3 is provided which is directly accessible on the exterior of the vehicle and which can receive a complementary connector 4 of a battery charger 1. The connector 3 has associated switch means which is opened by engagement of the connector 4 with the connector 3, or, in a variant (Figure 3) is opened by removal of a bridge insert 5 removal of which is necessary to allow the connector 4 to engage the connector 3, the switch being incorporated in the drive circuitry of the vehicle so that while the battery is being charged via the connectors 3 and 4, the vehicle is not able to function. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273118-A (GB)
Title: Post support
Inventor: WATTS ANDREW DOUGLAS
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1993-05-28
Abstract: A post support includes a rectangular box section (1) which is open at at least one end (2) to receive a post, wherein the material of the box section (1) at a corner location of the box section is slit by spaced horizontal cuts (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b) in a plurality of axially spaced locations to provide either at least two spaced pairs of tabs or flaps (6, 7) of wall material, or a single pair of tabs or flaps (6, 7) positioned at a substantially central location axially of the box section, the free ends (8, 9) of which tabs or flaps (6, 7) are bent outwardly away from the wall of the box section to form fixing flanges such that bringing together of a pair of flanges by a fixing means, for example, a bolt (12) passing through holes (10) in said pair of flanges (8, 9), compresses the tabs or flaps (6, 7) inwardly of the wall of the box section (1) thus decreasing the cross-sectional dimensions of the box section (1) in at least two spaced locations or at a single substantially centrally positioned location, the material of the box section in said corner location being continuous except in the region of said tabs or flaps (6, 7). By means of the invention, an undersized post can be securely held within the box section (1). In the event of failure of the fixing means (10), the integrity of the box section (1) is maintained because the material of the corner of the box either is continuous at least in the region between two pairs of tabs or flaps (6, 7), and optionally also above and below each pair, or is continuous in the region above and below a single pair of tabs or flaps (6, 7). The post support of the invention will also normally have means for fixing it in or to a base support, for example an elongate member that can be driven into the ground, may be attached to the box section (1).
Patent GB-2275965-A (GB)
Title: Door locking handle assembly
Inventor: YAMADA KENICHI
IPC: H02B1/30
Filed: 1994-02-25
Abstract: A door locking handle assembly of the pull-out and side swinging lever-action type is disclosed. In the assembly, a handle (18) may be reliably and smoothly pulled out of and pushed into a front concave portion (3) of a casing (1). A push button (24) is pivoted to a front end of the handle (18) by means of a cross pivot (31), and has its intermediate portion (26) partially formed into a corrugated surface (28). A corrugated surface leaf spring (32) is fixed to a rear surface of the front end of the handle (18) to have its peak portion (32a) engage with a trough portion (28b) of the corrugated surface (28) of the push button (24) so that the push button (24) is held in its depressed position whereby a hook portion (29) thereof is held in its retracted position free from a receiving portion (5) of the casing (1), until the handle is protruding from the casing. The handle operates a bolt member 42. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276767-A (GB)
Title: Selectively illuminated indicator
Inventor: LUNDELL LOUIS J
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 1994-03-30
Abstract: An illuminated indicator comprises a substrate 101 formed of a translucent material and having first 107, second 109 and third 111 sides. The third side 111 is disposed between the first side 107 and the second side 109. A barrier 103, disposed within the substrate 101, permits illumination of the second side 109 and prohibits illumination of the third side 111. In a keypad application having an elastomer membrane defining keys carrying contacts 205 cooperable with contacts 207, 209 on a circuit board 115, the barrier 103 permits light emitted by a selective light source 105 to illuminate an actuator (200, Fig. 5) without substantially illuminating a nearby actuator (505) and permitting light emitted by a general light source (503) to illuminate both the actuator (200) and the nearby actuator (505). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285510-A (GB)
Title: Detection apparatus for use with a cylindrical member
Inventor: ROGERS LEONARD MERVYN
IPC: G01B5/30
Filed: 1994-11-11
Abstract: Strain in a cylindrical pipe (1) is detected by an apparatus having spaced attachment members (4, 5) each fixed to the pipe (1) by magnets (12) or other connecting means. The attachment members (4, 5) are connected by an intermediate member (6) e.g in the form of a diaphragm plate and a strain sensing element (7) such as a strain gauge. A sound or vibration sensor may he mounted on diaphragm plate (6). In a pipe which includes concrete cladding, a stop member of elastomeric material may be located on the underside of the diaphragm plate to help locate contact pads diametrically opposite each other on the outer surface of the cladding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295815-A (GB)
Title: A container for produce
Inventor: SHUTLER NORMAN
IPC: B65D1/34
Filed: 1994-12-05
Abstract: In the field of plastics trays for the storage and displaying of e.g. meat products, a problem is that bubbles of gas trapped in the containers beneath a shrinkable enclosure therefor are detrimental to the appearance of the meat. To avoid such trapped gas, a container (10) has a flange (17) which is perforated at intervals about the periphery of the container (10). Each perforation (20) is formed in a respective recess (19) formed in the flange (17). The presence of the recesses assists in the manufacture of the perforations (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287853-A (GB)
Title: Messaging system
Inventor: KHALID ZAFAR M
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 1995-03-16
Abstract: A method for responding to a call to a called number associated with a private branch exchange (PBX) which is connected to a central office (CO) by direct inward dial (DID) trunks, where the PBX is connected to a messaging system, the method includes the steps of: (a) responding to the call from the calling party and receiving the called number address information; (b) determining whether to forward the call to the messaging system; (c) forwarding the call to the messaging system and transmitting the address information to the messaging system over a line; (d) detecting whether loop current is present or absent from the line after a predetermined interval; (e) if loop current is present, transmitting an answer signal to the central office; and (f) if loop current is absent, transmitting an identifying tone to the central office. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289941-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring glue applications
Inventor: YAMADA TAKEO
IPC: G01N21/86
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: On a conveyor 1, an object is detected by a sensor 4, its position thereafter being attained via an encoder 5. Applicator 6 applies a glue pattern 3 via pattern setting and control devices 9 and 7 respectively. A camera 8 and comparison device 11 compare the glue pattern on the object with the pattern stored in the pattern setting device. Timing pulse generator 10 is started when the object passes under the camera and is used for rasterised scanning of the shadow/reflection combination produced when a light 12 is shone onto the glued object (figs 3A, 3B). Suitable for monitoring objects in which both glue and object are the same colour. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301651-A (GB)
Title: Shaft coupling
Inventor: HANCOCK MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: F16D1/08
Filed: 1995-06-15
Abstract: A shaft (1) with a circumferential groove (2) near one end is splined to a yoke (3) and axially retained therein by a resiliently loaded bolt (4). The bolt (4) extends transversely and can move in an elongate slot (5) so that upon insertion of the shaft in the yoke the bolt (4) snaps into engagement with the groove (2) in the shaft (1). Any tendency to draw the shaft out of the causes the bolt to bed more firmly in the groove (2) The bolt is then tightened to clamp the yoke on the shaft. In an alternative arrangement a torsion spring (9) fitted about the clamping bolt (4) engages the groove (2) of the shaft to provide axial positioning. The shaft (1) can be a vehicle steering column shaft.
Patent GB-2302365-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for adding water to the intake and to the exhaust of an i.c.engine
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE
IPC: F02M25/028
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: Water from container 1 passes through isolating valve 7, main pump 8, non-return valve 9, adjustable indicator 10 to a float chamber 11 on a header tank 12. An ignition-controlled solenoid 13 allows the water to pass to T-piece 14 from which it passes through flow meters 15, 15 to the inlet manifold 16 and, via needle valve 17, to the exhaust system where it may be mixed with the exhaust gases by an impeller (19, fig. 3). Suitable control of the supply of water to the combustion chamber promotes combustion and economy while similar treatment of the exhaust gases reduces emissions eg of particulates.
Patent GB-2305136-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of stripping and absorption of volatile materials
Inventor: LEVA MAX
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 1995-09-14
Abstract: The treatment of industrial fluids (normally water) by the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), using a combination of physical methods in a modified scrubbing tower (1). Raw water contaminated with VOCs enters at the midpoint (3) of the tower, and falls through zones (2a) and (2b) where it is contacted with uprushing inert gas (air) and stripped of the VOCs. Treated water leaves the bottom of the tower (4) via a sump (7). The "stripping zones" (2a) and (2b) feature mass-transfer trays, bubble caps or packing materials. The stripping gas, now carrying the the VOCs (18) passes into the upper section of the tower (10), where it is contacted with an organic solvent over a number of film trays (13). The VOCs pass into the solvent, which is recycled ( via 15 and 16) to recover the VOCs and regenerate the solvent; and the stripping air, now free of VOCs passes out of the tower (20).
Patent GB-2296475-A (GB)
Title: Hollow side impact door beam with a longitudinal slot.
Inventor: AKABA MANABU
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: A door beam (1) for a motor vehicle has a beam main body (2) and a bracket (31, 32) on each longitudinal end of the beam main body (1). The door beam (1) is mounted on a door (5) by means of brackets (31, 32). The beam main body (2) is made of a bent plate having a pair of circumferentially discontinuous edges (21, 22) extending in a longitudinal direction of the beam main body (2). The bent plate is heat-treated for hardening. The beam main body (2) is fixed to the door (5) between an outer panel and an inner panel thereof with the discontinuous edges (21, 22) facing towards the inside of the motor vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301181-A (GB)
Title: Cell for analysis of radioactive liquids
Inventor: MARTEAU CLAUDE
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 1996-04-30
Abstract: An analysis cell is equipped with rinsing means in order to wash the cell interior wall 9 and a sealing plate 13 to remove deposited impurities which would interfere with the measurement as a result of their natural radioactivity. Gas blowing means are provided above the free surface 11 of the radioactive liquid in order to oppose its vaporization, which would produce deposits on the sealing plate 13 close to a scintillator 18.
Patent GB-2304246-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for linearizing the amplitude and phase of TWT or semiconductor amplifiers by summing non-linear components
Inventor: KOHL RUDOLF
IPC: H03G7/06
Filed: 1996-08-01
Abstract: A process for the linearisation of the amplification and phase frequency characteristics of travelling wave tubes and semiconductor amplifiers at different performance levels, wherein the signal is divided onto two branches and is joined again to form an output signal, is proposed, in which the signal is divided onto two like nonlinear component networks with behaviour compressing amplification positioned between two 3-dB couplers, and amplification compression or amplification expansion of the component signals (E and K respectively) is generated by different reflection behaviour corresponding to the signal level at two gates (KOMP, EXP), and the nonlinear component signal (E) expanded in amplification is raised in level by a linear amplifier (E2) and the signal (E2) expanded in amplification, which has been additionally amplified, and the signal (K) compressing amplification are joined by an adding network to form an output signal.