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Patent GB-2190654-A (GB)
Title: Stacking truck having a pivoted lifting frame
Inventor: GROSS GUNTHER
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 1987-04-29
Abstract: A stacking truck comprises a lifting frame (2), which is provided with a load carrier (3), which is movable in height along the lifting frame. At the lower end of the lifting frame (2) the latter is mounted to be pivotally movable about pivot pins (7, 8), which are spaced from the lower end of the lifting frame. An adjustment or pivotal movement is effected by tilting cylinder means (16) acting on the lifting frame. At least on one side of the lifting frame (2), a brake is provided between a pivoted part (12, 13) of the lifting frame and a component (9, 10) that is fixed to the truck so that the lifting frame can be adjusted with a minimum of oscillation. The brake may be designed in various ways and may desirably comprise a friction lining (17, 18). Alternatively, the piston rod 15 of cylinder 16 may be braked (see Figure 8) by brake ring means (43). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206406-A (GB)
Title: Fireplace
Inventor: SIVIOUR JACK BOLITHO
IPC: F24B1/19
Filed: 1987-07-03
Abstract: A fireplace for use in providing a fueled fire in a sealed environment, has two controlled air inputs by which air is supplied to the fire from outside the sealed environment. The first input (5) supplies air to the fire from under the grate (2) while the second input (6) supplies over-fire air through the hearth (3). When the fireplace is not in use the flue (1) is closed by a closure arrangement (8,9) including an electric fire (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200104-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous suspensions of calcium-containing fillers
Inventor: BOWN RICHARD
IPC: D21H13/00
Filed: 1988-01-20
Abstract: There is disclosed an aqueous suspension of a particulate calcium-containing filler in which the particles of filler are surface treated with a dispersing agent comprising an anionic polyelectrolyte, characterised in that said dispersing agent further comprises sufficient of a cationic polyelectrolyte to render the particles cationic. The aqueous suspension is useful in the manufacture of paper.
Patent GB-2217844-A (GB)
Title: Portable car body measuring device
Inventor: HUME DUDLEY ROWLAND
IPC: G01B5/207
Filed: 1988-04-26
Abstract: A measuring and recording device for car bodies which is portable by being readily dismantled and or folded to a smaller size comprises side members 2 and a bridge member 1 which are placed around the car body. Probes 3 extend through these members so that their tips can contact the car body shape. The device is then transferred to a drawing where the position of the tips are recorded on paper. The device may include portable calibrated tracks 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217306-A (GB)
Title: Paper handling & inserting apparatus
Inventor: SANZ JOSE ANTONIO MARTINEZ
IPC: B43M5/04
Filed: 1988-05-06
Abstract: A folder inserter machine includes a device for monitoring the passage of stationery items between a pair of feed rollers (32, 38). A first signal is output if a single item is between the rollers and a second signal is output if more than one item is between the rollers. As described in the semi-automatic mode, primary inserts are fed from tray 16. Reversible buckle chutes 24, 34 either deflect or fold the primary insert and the first signal stops feed thereof for manual insertion of a second insert while the primary insert is gripped between rollers 32, 38. The second signal gives a multiple feed warning. In automatic mode, primary inserts fed from tray 16 are located in envelopes fed from hopper 58, fig 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222709-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system
Inventor: STRAND THOMAS JOHN
IPC: G08B27/00
Filed: 1988-05-19
Abstract: An alarm device adapted to be connected to the domestic electricity mains supply (14), comprises a transmitter device (A) and a receiver device (B); the transmitter device having encoding means (13) for generating encoded signals, switching means (15, 24, 35) for controlling the transmitter device to cause coded signals indicative of the location of the device to be transmitted via the main supply for reception by the receiver device (B) of one or more further similar alarm devices; and the receiver device (B) having means for decoding such location signals upon receipt via the mains supply (14); the transmitter device and the receiver device further comprising means (18, 30) for effecting speech communication between two or more such alarm devices via the mains supply (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210632-A (GB)
Title: High speed circular warp knitting machine
Inventor: VINEY DONALD I
IPC: D04B25/02
Filed: 1988-09-29
Abstract: A circular warp knitting machine for knitting stitch chains connected by laid in elastic weft to form a net e.g. for covering food products comprises a weft laying device (50) which rotates relative to the stationary needles (34) and lays the weft (27) around the outside of the needles, the laying device also acting as a deflector to displace the warp threads outwardly as it passes. The warp threads are fed by horizontal guides incorporating latch openers. The elastic thread packages (26, 27) are mounted in a stationary position away from the knitting head to reduce the revolving mass and the space necessary to accommodate the revolving mass. Furthermore, the packages (26, 27) can be paired in 'top and tailed' relationship. A plurality of like knitting heads (22) is mounted in relatively close proximity in a single machine frame and the warp threads (20) are fed from a power driven warp beam (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213601-A (GB)
Title: Bulk transport vehicle
Inventor: MCLEAN PETER
IPC: G01G19/08
Filed: 1989-01-05
Abstract: A bulk transport vehicle comprising a chassis 101, a container body 11 mounted on the chassis, and a weighing hopper 13 arranged to receive material conveyed by an elevator 14 from the container body to the weighing hopper until a predetermined weight of material has been received, the weighing hopper 13 being mounted in the space between the cab 22 and the body 11. As shown weighing hopper (13) is suspended from an A-frame structure (103) which has its base mounted on chassis (101) in the space defined between the cab (22) and the front end (102) of the container body (11). The weigh hopper may be mounted at the back of the vehicle, being pivotally suspended from a beam secured to the body so that weighing will be unaffected by the attitude adopted by the vehicle. The weighing hopper is locked against pivotal movement during transport. The weighing device (15) interconnects the beam and hopper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216277-A (GB)
Title: Controlling and diagnosing the charge level of batteries
Inventor: BEGHELLI GIAN PIETRO
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1989-03-02
Abstract: In an arrangement for controlling and diagnosing the charge level of batteries 10, 11 in a stand by power supply system, switches 8, 9, 12, 13 may be operated by a microprocessor control circuit 7 of a control and diagnosis circuit 6 whereby to connect individual batteries in turn, e.g battery 11 as shown, to a circuit 14 for both charging and discharging purposes. Each battery is diagnosed during a discharge cycle and may be re-charged accordingly. Batteries not being tested or charged at any moment remain on standby duty. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232352-A (GB)
Title: Item facilitating haircutting
Inventor: MATTHEWS REGINALD CHARLES
IPC: A45D8/40
Filed: 1989-06-02
Abstract: An item of headgear intended, when worn, to facilitate the cutting of the wearer's hair comprises a mesh which is shaped to conform to a wearer's head and which, when worn, preferably covers all or substantially all of the wearer's scalp area; the mesh hole size over at least a substantial portion of the scalp area is large enough to encourage and to allow tufts of the wearer's hair to protrude through the mesh when the hair is blown by an appropriately-directed blow drier; all or part of the mesh, and/or all or part of the periphery of the item, is sufficiently elastic in nature to tend to grip the wearer's head when worn; and the mesh comprises, at least on its outer surface, material which resists cutting by the hairdresser's scissors as those scissors cut the tufts of hair protruding through the mesh.
Patent GB-2234877-A (GB)
Title: Determining orientation of pilot's helmet for weapon aiming
Inventor: HOSKINS KEITH HERBERT
IPC: F41G3/22
Filed: 1989-08-09
Abstract: It is desirable for a pilot in an aircraft to be able to quickly aim weaponry at an enemy target. This may be achieved by determining the direction in which the pilot is looking by the orientation of his helmet. A pattern is provided on the helmet which is viewed by an imaging system e.g. two CCD cameras mounted behind the pilot. The cameras output data to a micro processor which is able to recognise the pattern and provide information as to the position and orientation of the helmet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235352-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising primary stations in cordless telephone system
Inventor: CANDY EDWIN RALPH
IPC: H04W84/10
Filed: 1989-08-18
Abstract: A telephone system in which communication between fixedly sited primary stations and transportable secondary stations is by way of respective time division duplex (TDD) radio links, particularly single frequency TDD links. In order to reduce radio interference between closely sited primary stations, their transmit periods are frame synchronised by using an externally produced radio signal. Conveniently a broadcast television field synchronisation signal can be used.
Patent GB-2328503-A (GB)
Title: Radiation sensor
Inventor: KENT LIONEL WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: G01S3/784
Filed: 1989-10-28
Abstract: A narrow linewidth such as a laser is detected in a scene by making the interference pattern produced by the laser by a Fizeau interferometer 3 vary in time and so beat with an amplitude reticle 7 which has alternate lateral transmissive and blocking zones. A detector array onto which the fluctuating interference pattern is imaged produces an output signal in which the presence of an a.c. component indicates a laser in the scene. The detector is an array to enable the bearing of the laser e.g. B or C to be determined and the interference pattern is made to vary by e.g. varying the optical thickness of the interferometer by means of the electro-optic effect.
Patent GB-2237617-A (GB)
Title: Composite oil scraper ring
Inventor: NEMETS RUSAAM SAMUILOVICH
IPC: F16J9/06
Filed: 1989-10-30
Abstract: The ring comprises plate-like rings 1 and a tangential expander 2 in the form of a serpentine annular spring 12 having portions 10 which engage the rings 1 so that rings 1 are pressed against cylinder walls 6 and the wall of the groove 3 in the piston. A mathematical requirement is specified for the pitch of the serpentine spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227923-A (GB)
Title: Reusable woven nappy
Inventor: GRANTHAM LYNLEY MARIE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1989-12-08
Abstract: A reusable nappy comprising an area (10) of woven material forming an inner surface, which in use, contacts the skin of the baby. The area of woven material is so shaped as to form a back portion (11), a front portion (12) and an intermediate portion (13) such that, in use, the back portion is located on the lower back and buttocks of the baby, the intermediate portion is engaged between the legs of the baby and the front portion locates over the lower front body of the baby. The nappy is characterized in that the back portion (11) includes flaps (15) which can be wrapped around the waist of the baby and the front portion (12) includes flaps (17) which can be either tucked under or wrapped around the waist of the baby. The flaps (15) of the back portion have connecting means (16) attached thereto which can be coupled together upon the flaps being wrapped around the waist of the baby. Alternatively the connecting means (16) can be coupled with a second connecting means (20) attached to the front portion (12) of the nappy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229257-A (GB)
Title: Extension device for a rotatable control knob
Inventor: BOTTOMORE DAVID
IPC: G05G1/10
Filed: 1990-02-02
Abstract: The extension device is for a rotatable control knob (110), eg for a gas fire or ventilator valve, which has a formation (114) to be gripped by an operator to turn it, the extension device comprising a member (120) having a recess (126) for cooperating with the formation (114) so that rotation of the member (120) rotates the knob (110). A cord (132) is secured to the member (120) so that pulling the cord (132) rotates the member (120). An operating member (136) may be connected to free ends (134) of the cord. The extension device facilitates operating of a knob by a person otherwise unable to reach it, without the need to remove or otherwise interfere with the knob. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241060-A (GB)
Title: "Electronic tape measure"
Inventor: BIGGEL EMIL JOSEF
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1990-02-20
Abstract: An electronic tape measure has a casing A, a calculator, and LCD displays. A microprocessor incorporated within the casing A controls the displays to provide measurement readings. The movement of the tape is detected by sensors 24 which read movement of holes 10 in the tape wound on a reel 23 and sensors 18 which detect movement of incremental markings 19 on a disc 15 which rotates with the reel. Markings 17 on the disc also provide output signals for a level meter when the disc is allowed to freely rotate by being declutched from the reel. The disc is mechanically biassed by a weight 16 to adopt a particular orientation with respect to gravitational forces when free to rotate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244848-A (GB)
Title: Composite cable and method of terminating cable
Inventor: PRESCOTT STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: H01B11/18
Filed: 1990-05-03
Abstract: A composite cable 10 comprises at least two cable components 12, 14 and an outer sheath 28 wherein at least one of the components has either no insulation or insulation of thickness less than 0.1 times the overall diameter of that component. The cable components may be coaxial 12, twisted pairs 14, or insulated conductors with or without screening, or optical cables. In one embodiment (Fig 1) the coaxial cable has no outer insulation. When terminating the cable heat shrink sleeves 30, 32, 36 are provided where the outer sheath 28 has been removed. The sheath 28 may be provided with a rip cord. In another embodiment (Fig 2) a plurality of twisted pairs are arranged around one coaxial cable. The composite cable is thinner and therefore more cables may be installed in a duct. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246958-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a board game
Inventor: MARCH ROGER JAMES
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1990-08-16
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a board game comprising:   (a) a board whose playing surface is marked with a start-to-finish route, depicting a vehicular journey, which the players traverse, in use, by moving playing pieces from one marked zone on the route to another; (b) a random number generator (e.g. a die or dice) for dictating a first stage of a given move, said another marked zone of said board dictating a second stage of the playing move;   (c) a plurality of playing pieces; and (d) a plurality of playing piece-specific look-up tables, each table containing information which will act in conjunction with the said another marked zone of the board to dictate the extent of the second stage of the playing move.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248136-A (GB)
Title: Display timer traffic signal
Inventor: SIDDIQUE HASSAN
IPC: G08G1/096
Filed: 1990-09-18
Abstract: Traffic lights have an attached timer to show drivers how much time remains for each type of signal. This will let drivers anticipate a change in signal so that they can properly adjust their vehicle in advance in order to have traffic flow more smoothly. This improves efficiency on busy streets and helps to conserve fuel. Vehicle will also not stop in center of crossing when signal will red. "Display Timer Traffic Signal" is simply a digital timer that counts down the number of seconds left in a red, yellow, green or arrow green lights and also guides with arrow which light will illuminate next. One big timer is used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-902195-A (GB)
Abstract: 902,195. Batteries. OLDHAM & SON Ltd., and ACTON, R. G. Nov. 18, 1958 [Feb. 12, 1958], No. 4643/58. Class 53. A deferred-action dry cell contains hydrazine di-hydrochloride in the dry state as an activator. The activator may be contained in the electrode separators or elsewhere, for example in the path of the incoming water. The latter may be tap water, sea water, or any neutral aqueous solution containing a small quantity of electrolyte. The electrodes may consist of magnesium zinc or cadmium and cuprous chloride, silver chloride or lead sulphate, and the separators may be saturated with an aqueous solution of hydrazine di-hydrochloride, potassium chloride and a wetting agent and then dried.
Patent GB-2242167-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable vehicle air bags.
Inventor: CLARKE MARTIN GEORGE
IPC: B60R21/235
Filed: 1991-02-06
Abstract: An inflatable vehicle air bag comprises an outer envelope (1) having a number of internal restraining straps (5) for limiting the expansion of the bag. The outer envelope (1) has formed in its surface an inwardly directed fold (8) to which the straps (5) are attached by stitching (9). The straps (5) are therefore attached internally avoiding stitching being made on exposed surfaces of the bag which, in the event of a crash, might cause injury to a person impacting on the bag.
Patent GB-2258474-A (GB)
Title: Demountable sauna bath
Inventor: LAI MAU SUNG
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 1991-08-08
Abstract: A demountable bathing unit for far infrared bath, comprising a base panel 1 at the bottom, a first front panel 2 and a second front panel 3, a door panel 4 disposed between the first and second front panels, first and second side panels 5, 6 disposed at opposite sides, first and second back panels 7, 8, a top panel 9 and an electric control box 10 mounted thereon. The base, front, side, back and top panels are respectively connected into shape by means of tongue-and-groove joint and tenon-and-mortise joint so that they can be conveniently detached when not in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249945-A (GB)
Title: A food processor
Inventor: MUGGE JAN
IPC: A47J43/046
Filed: 1991-10-28
Abstract: The appliance comprises a housing (1) containing a motor housing portion (1a) in which an electric motor (4, Fig. 2, not shown) is accommodated and a base (1b) on which a bowl (2) which receives a tool driven by the motor can be placed, which appliance is provided with switching elements (8) on the upper side (7) of the motor housing portion (1a) and with a rotatable control switch (6) situated above the motor housing portion. The control switch (6) has the shape of a lid and directly and completely covers the upper side (7) of the motor housing portion (1a) with the switching elements (8) thereon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261364-A (GB)
Title: Method of cleaning containers
Inventor: JOLLEY SIMON ANDREW
IPC: B08B9/093
Filed: 1991-11-14
Abstract: The interior of a compressed gas cylinder 5 is cleaned by passing clean liquid carbon dioxide under pressure from a source tank 1 through nozzles 4' in a spray nozzle lance 4 located within the interior of the cylinder. The gas cylinder 5 is initially pressurised by liquid nitrogen via line 13. The contaminated liquid carbon dioxide is collected at tank 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251537-A (GB)
Title: Mowers
Inventor: TURNER ANTHONY LEONARD
IPC: A01D34/86
Filed: 1992-01-06
Abstract: A boom mower has a first arm (10) pivoted to the tractor, a second arm (12) pivoted to the end of the fist arm (10) and forming a guide (12), a pinion (106) in the guide, and a rack (104) displaceable through the guide (12) and carrying a cutting head (16) at its free end, so that the reach of the cutting head (16) on the tractor may be extended by use of the rack (104) and pinion (106).
Patent GB-2263188-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer
Inventor: AUSTIN NEIL
IPC: C07D333/56
Filed: 1992-01-13
Abstract: A method of transferring excess heat from coolant in a primary vessel (1) of a nuclear reactor through a space (5) between the wall of the primary vessel and the wall of a secondary vessel (3) containing the primary vessel, comprises disposing in the space pieces of a heat transfer medium which is solid at temperatures at and below the normal operating temperature of the coolant but which melts if the coolant temperature becomes excessive, the medium thereby making good heat transferring contact with both of the walls. The medium may be, for example, particles of aluminium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265848-A (GB)
Title: Mobile-structure machine tool for rapid machining of models in particular
Inventor: CORSI ARMANDO
IPC: B23Q1/01
Filed: 1992-04-03
Abstract: The machine tool comprises a fixed base (1) along which a C-shaped structure (2) moves. A sleeve (3) is fitted with a toolhead (4) and presents two or more degrees of freedom. The structure moves along the base under the control of a numerical control device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267851-A (GB)
Title: Metals recovery by flotation
Inventor: LAMBERT ALEXANDER STEWART
IPC: B03D1/012
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: Froth flotation processes for the beneficiation of platinum, gold and/or silver values from base metal sulfide ores employ a dithiophosphinate as the collector. The use of the dithiophosphinate provides excellent metallurgical recoveries of platinum, gold and silver values in froth flotation processes conducted over a broad range of pH conditions including acid, neutral alkaline pH.
Patent GB-2258206-A (GB)
Title: Package for sterile articles
Inventor: HEIDL WOLFGANG
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 1992-07-22
Abstract: A package for sterile articles (3) for pharmaceutical and/or chemical applications. comprises a plastic sheet covering (5, 6) enclosing a plurality of such articles. In order to reduce the danger of damaging the plastic sheet during transport and also to ensure that any possible damage can be obviously recognized, a vacuum is formed between the plastic sheet covering (5, 6) and the articles (3) so that the plastic sheet covering is applied closely against the articles, and a relatively strong plastic sheet (5, 6) is used. The articles (3) may optionally be supported by a tray (1) within the plastic sheet covering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264459-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotographic printer control.
Inventor: OH SOO-HWAN
IPC: G03G15/32
Filed: 1993-02-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling exposure and preventing reverse charge in a printer of an eiectrophotographic developing system. A method for preventing reverse charge comprises the steps of: starting print paper feeding. turning on a charge unit, a register sensor and an exposing unit, and checking if the top of a paper reaches a transfer unit; if the top of the paper reaches the transfer unit, turning on the transfer unit; checking if the register sensor is turned off; if the register sensor is turned off, checking if it is time that the bottom of the paper has reached the transfer unit; and if the time elapses, turning off the transfer unit, performing fusing, and turning off the charge unit. Undesired exposure of the machine drum, resulting from feeding a paper sheet tco small to accept the normally developed image, is thereby avoided.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276462-A (GB)
Title: Resistivity and configuration mapping of semiconductor materials
Inventor: ROBERTS JOHN STUART
IPC: G01R31/26
Filed: 1993-03-23
Abstract: In a method for resistivity mapping of semiconductor materials, currents are caused to flow (14, 16, 10) in a semiconductor body (18) via a first pair of probes (12) and the resultant potentials created between remaining pairs of probes are measured (10, 16, 20). A resistivity map is produced (22) using the differences between the measured potentials and potentials calculated assuming that the semiconductor body conforms to a predetermined configuration. To produce a configuration map, a similar procedure is adopted and use is made of the differences between the measured potentials and potentials calculated assuming that the body conforms to a predetermined resistivity. <IMAGE>