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Patent GB-2230812-A (GB)
Title: Wall prop
Inventor: ABBOTS DAVID
IPC: E04G23/06
Filed: 1990-04-11
Abstract: A vertical-support wall prop for use during the constructions of a lintel-topped opening in an existing brick wall comprises a rigid metal frame, preferably of steel. Second (2) and third (3) planar portions of the frame extend substantially parallel one to the other from opposing ends of a first planar portion (1). The first planar portion (1) is dimensioned such that the outer dimension of the frame corresponds closely to the height of a cavity formed by removal of a brick or bricks, and the internal dimension of the frame is adapted to accept a lintel. The frame is adapted to support the weight of bricks above the cavity without collapsing, for the period until the lintel is inserted. In use a number of such wall props are located, substantially evenly spaced, in a wall over a length equal to that of the lintel to be inserted. The bricks between the props are then removed and the lintel inserted. The prop may be removed after insertion of the lintel. Alternatively, for a cavity wall, two such props may be inserted with portions 1 facing, the props being left in place after insertion of the lintel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231027-A (GB)
Title: Bags
Inventor: SMITH ERNEST
IPC: B65D33/28
Filed: 1990-05-01
Abstract: A waterproof bag (10) for collecting and disposing of organic wastes such as dog faeces or used nappies is made of biodegradable polymer film. The mouth (12) is provided with drawstrings (16) and adhesive sealing strips (18) (or touch- and-close fastening means) on the outside of the bag. Waste can be picked up using the bag as a glove, and the bag can be everted over the waste before tightening the drawstrings, bringing the adhesive strips into contact and sealing the bag ready for disposal. The bags are stacked with adjacent bags alternating in orientation to separate the adhesive strips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231320-A (GB)
Title: Production line
Inventor: YOSHIJI TAKEO
IPC: B23Q7/14
Filed: 1990-05-11
Abstract: A production line having a plurality of work stations S1-10 which are arranged in series and a free-flow type transport conveyor 1 for transporting workpieces from work station to work station, comprises:
 an outer frame structure 5 to support said conveyor 1 and extending over a plurality of said work stations S1-10;
 a jig base 7 at each of said work stations S which jig base 7 is inserted into a frame space of said outer frame structure 5; and
 a jig on said jig base 7 for supporting and positioning each of the workpieces placed on said transport conveyor 1. 
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Patent GB-2242775-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic recording/playback system
Inventor: KANAGAWA YUJI
IPC: G11B5/588
Filed: 1991-03-26
Abstract: In a magnetic recording/playback system as shown in Figure 2 having a magnetic head drive device for moving a movable head disposed within and mounted to a rotating upper drum in parallel with the axis of the drum, and a fixed drum supporting the upper drum so that the upper drum can rotate, an AC magnetic field generator is disposed along the peripheral surfaces of the drums at a location at which the magnetic tape is not wrapped on the drums, and that applies, to the movable head, an AC magnetic field that varies in the direction of the axis of the drums. Information on the position of the movable head is detected in accordance with the detection signal of the AC magnetic field derived by the movable head, and the position of the movable head is controlled by feeding the detected positional information back to the magnetic head driving device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245386-A (GB)
Title: Controlling elevator motion profile
Inventor: COMINELLI DONALD F
IPC: B66B1/28
Filed: 1991-04-12
Abstract: An elevator system including a variable speed motive means 16 is disclosed wherein the motive means is controlled 22 in response to a selected motion profile 24 to effect desired operation of the elevator car. Multiple elevator car motion profiles are stored and an appropriate profile is selected to operate the elevator car 10 such that the level of service necessary to meet demand is provided while operating the elevator cars at reduced acceleration and jerk rates to provide increased ride comfort. Appropriate motion profiles are selected based on factors such as demand for elevator service, whether the building is in an up-peak or down-peak traffic period and whether any passengers are in the elevator car. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257172-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking brickwork and blockwork dry wall system
Inventor: WATSON ALLAN GORDON
IPC: E04B2/68
Filed: 1991-07-02
Abstract: Brickwork 10 and blockwork 12 with interlocking profiles, e.g. tongues and grooves, are set out in the traditional method of laying with staggered joints. The nature of the interlocking profiles and use of a brush applied bonding agent in regions 13 provides a secure protective barrier against water ingress, together with ease and speed of construction. A rebated underside of the masonry accommodates and protects the wall ties 11 from exposure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259559-A (GB)
Title: Simulated weapon system
Inventor: WATKINS JONATHAN MARTIN ROBERT
IPC: F41A33/02
Filed: 1991-07-12
Abstract: A simulated firearm system includes a gun body (10) and a replaceable magazine (11) which is electronically either charged or discharged; if charged. a specific number of shots are available. Only if a charged magazine is present, a trigger (21) on the gun body causes a detectable beam (64) to be emitted towards a target. An electronic counter records the number of shots fired from the magazine and disables the system when the magazine is "empty". <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260214-A (GB)
Title: Emergency motoring aid
Inventor: RUSHEN CHRISTINE
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 1991-10-05
Abstract: A flexible motoring aid to be used in cases of emergency to summon the correct emergency service comprises a reflective material 4 with a reflective backing 6 and having a translucent coloured finish 8 allowing wording to be high-lighted in a reflective manner. The emergency aid can be stored within the vehicles front compartments for ease of use and accessability, being totally flexible (Fig 3). The notice is highly reflective using reflective and translucent finishes, giving maximum visibility day and night and clearly defines the call for Police notification from passing traffic. Suction pads are provided, 12, for fixing to internal window of vehicles, the internal usage being of particular essential requirement in cases of isolation, illness and fear. The flexible reflective combination in the design is highlighted with coloured translucent finish for visual impact during the day. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252063-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for casting metal rods or the like
Inventor: SCHWARZ RUDOLF
IPC: B22D25/02
Filed: 1992-02-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a process and a device for casting metal rods or the like in bag casting using an ingot mould (1) which sinks into a liquid bath (5) as it is being filled with the casting metal. The ingot mould pipe (1) is filled with casting metal through a filling pipe (11). The lower end of the filling pipe, which is lowered in advance into the ingot mould pipe, has an outlet opening (12). The ingot mould pipe is suspended with its lower end at approximately the same level as the liquid bath (5) or above until this introduction is almost complete. The casting metal is allowed to flow through the outlet opening (12) of the filling pipe (11) into the ingot mould pipe (1). Simultaneously, the ingot mould pipe is lowered into the liquid bath (5) at a speed which bears a predetermined ratio to the speed at which the casting metal rises in the mould pipe (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253646-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore fluid
Inventor: JONES KERRY GEORGE
IPC: C09K8/20
Filed: 1992-03-31
Abstract: There is disclosed an aqueous wellbore fluid having a water-soluble carbohydrate additive comprising a monosaccharide component, an oligosaccharide component, or a mixture thereof, the carbohydrate component being employed in an amount sufficient to provide at least 10 % by weight of the monosaccharide/oligosaccharide component in the aqueous phase of the fluid. Most preferably, the carbohydrate additive is a concentrated water-soluble extract of a naturally derived material such as sugar cane, sugar beet or malted grain. The wellbore fluid described have excellent shale inhibitive properties.
Patent GB-2268725-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing cartridge
Inventor: BHAGWAT ANIL GOPALAO
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1992-07-17
Abstract: A dispensing cartridge which is particularly, although not exclusively, useful as a toner dispensing cartridge for an electrophotographic copying machine, comprises a housing having an exit aperture 16 for allowing material to be dispensed into a receiver 13 during a dispensing operation. The dispensing cartridge 2 is provided with a resilient device 1 adapted to change shape within the cartridge during the dispensing operation for facilitating the dispensing of the material through the aperture 16 into the receiver 13. The device maybe a structure having a curved central portion 3 fixed to the inside wall of the housing, the remainder of the structure defining two flat side flaps 5, one on each side of the curved portion 3, the flaps 5 being designed to bend and hug the inner surface of the housing as material is poured into the cartridge 2 through a filling hole (7, Figure 1a), and are free to move and straighten out as the material is released from the cartridge 2 into the receiver 13. Alternatively, the device may be V-shaped (5c, Figure 3a). Foam material (15, Figure 4a) or a spring may be placed between the device and an inner tube 6 positioned within an outer tube 8, the tubes being mounted for relative rotational movement so that the exit aperture 16 of the outer tube is only aligned with the port 14 of the inner tube when dispensing is required. During transport the aperture and port are located out of alignment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261120-A (GB)
Title: Shuttered electrical socket
Inventor: COLEBROOK PETER
IPC: H01R13/453
Filed: 1992-10-15
Abstract: An electrical socket (1) in which a shutter (20) is latched into a closed position to cover openings (15,16) in a front wall (2) of the socket by means of a first latch (21,22) which is operable by means of a plug's earth pin or protrusion (4). Unlatching the first latch is achieved by insertion of the earth or pin protrusion which enables live and neutral plug pins (5,6) to act on the shutter to move it away from the openings. Preferably a second latch (29,31) operable by means of the plug's live and neutral pins (5,6) is provided to lock the shutter into the closed position. <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272142-A (GB)
Title: Self watering device for hanging baskets.
Inventor: BATTEN LEONARD ALBERT
IPC: A01G27/04
Filed: 1992-11-09
Abstract: The self watering device 10 is for hanging baskets 21 made of wire mesh. The self watering device with its double capillary wick 11 when installed into the basket, covered with compost 20 and filled, provides a constant and correct supply of water or water/feed mixture throughout the basket for between 2 to 4 days depending on weather conditions. The self watering device comprises a reservoir which is refilled by means of an attached tube 14 which protrudes above the edge of the basket. A weighted capillary wick 11 draws water from the reservoir 10 into the compost. The amount transferred from the reservoir is controlled by the area of wick 11 protruding from the reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261855-A (GB)
Title: Limiting strap assembly for a vehicle air bag
Inventor: KAVANAGH CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 1992-11-12
Abstract: A strap assembly for use with an inflatable airbag of the type having front and back pieces comprises two strap sub- assemblies, each strap sub-assembly comprising an attachment portion 32 for attachment to one of said front and back airbag pieces, and a number of straps 34, 36 extending from said attachment portion, the free ends of the straps having joint portions 40 for joining to the joint portions of the respective straps of the other sub-assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280410-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle transporter device
Inventor: HIGSON FRED
IPC: B62K7/00
Filed: 1993-01-08
Abstract: A device T is disclosed which has means for attachment to one bicycle U, and means for supporting part of another bicycle V, to be transported. The device may comprise side frames (4, fig 2), a support frame (6, fig 2), and a horizontal base frame (8, fig 2). The device may be disassembled, and also may be adjustable for different sized bicycles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263520-A (GB)
Title: Scraper pins for pigs
Inventor: SAGAWA SHIZUO
IPC: B08B9/04
Filed: 1993-03-20
Abstract: A sweeper (10) or pig for sweeping a pipe to remove scale from an inner surface includes a body (12), from which a plurality of pin attachments (15) project radially outwards. Each of the pin attachments (13) includes a head portion (15) located outwardly of the body (12) and an anchor (14, 16) for holding to the body (12). The head portion (15) includes a pair of opposed upright walls (19, 20) connected together by means of an intermediate wall (21). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266136-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger with baffle
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 1993-04-08
Abstract: A heat exchanger is formed from two identical parts 10. These comprise a base portion 12 with two end walls 14 and a baffle 16 comprising a fin 18 projecting from the base 12 between the end walls 16. Ribs 20 are arranged along either side of the fin. The arrangement of the ribs and fins is such that when two parts 10 are relatively inverted and placed together (as in figure 3) to define a passage between them, fluid flowing along the passage is forced to take a convoluted path, rather than flowing straight through the gap.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266708-A (GB)
Title: Container for location on a vehicle seat
Inventor: WOOTTON ROGER
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A container, particularly a collapsible lightweight container (10) has a base (11) and foldable walls (13-16), together with a flap (12) extending from the base. In use, the container can be used for takeaway foodstuffs for example and the flap (12) is tucked between the seat (21) and squab (20) of a vehicle seat (at 19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268829-A (GB)
Title: Mos capacitor
Inventor: JOHANSSON TED
IPC: H01L27/08
Filed: 1993-07-06
Abstract: A capacitor, having a relatively high capacitance for use in an integrated circuit, utilises unoccupied semiconductor surface underlying, for example, the supply lines or ground connections or a bonding pad. The capacitor comprises: a conductive layer 14 applied on a thin underlying layer 41 of gate oxide on a p<-> ¶&  (or <n-> ¶& ) substrate 30; at least one p<+> (or n<+>) doped island 32 in said substrate; and insulating layer 45, having a first plurality of interconnection openings 20 for interconnection to said island or islands and a second plurality of interconnection openings (21, Fig 1) to said conductive layer, said second plurality of interconnection openings not passing through thin gate oxide; a first metallization area 12 which is connected to said islands through the openings 20, and a second metallization area (15, 16) which is connected to said conductive layer 14 through said openings (21). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271703-A (GB)
Title: Partition panel adjuster in aquarium tank
Inventor: TSUCHIYA TOSHIHIRO
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 1993-07-27
Abstract: A partition panel adjuster in an aquarium tank (1) includes a pair of adjuster panels (21) laterally slidably attached to the opposite side ends of a partition panel (5) inserted between the opposite side walls (1a) of a tank body (2), guide means (22) for guiding the adjuster panels to slide laterally, and biasing means (25) for biasing the adjuster panels away from each other to closely contact the opposite side walls of the tank body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272938-A (GB)
Title: Watchband fastener
Inventor: WATANABE AYA
IPC: A44C5/20
Filed: 1993-11-09
Abstract: A fasten or device for a watchband is presented to provide a positive coupling and locking between a free end of one strap (5) having a male fastener member (11) with a free end of another strap (6) having a female fastener member (12). The male fastener member (11) includes a base (13) having a boss (14) which protrudes therefrom and a locking member (15) carried by the boss (14) with the locking member (15) being rotatable relative to the base (13). The boss (14) and locking member (15) are dimensioned and arranged to extend into the female member (12) whereupon rotation of the locking member (15) relative to the base (13) is effective to retain the boss (14) in the female member (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271593-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a surfactant for use in subterranean formations
Inventor: SCHRAMM LAURIER LINCOLN
IPC: G01N13/02
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: A foam for enhancing the recovery of oil in a subterranean formation and having oil-imbibing and transporting properties is selected either by determination of the lamella number or by a micro-visualization technique. Apparatus for the micro-visualization technique comprises a transparent cell having a first channel for the flow of foam lamella through the cell and a second channel for the flow of oil into the cell, the second channel intersecting and terminating at the first channel.
Patent GB-2275733-A (GB)
Title: Door handle assembly with releasable keep
Inventor: SAKAGAMI KOUICHI
IPC: E05B63/24
Filed: 1994-02-23
Abstract: A door handle assembly has an emergency-unlocking function. Even in a condition in which a latch bolt (2) of the assembly is locked from the front side of a door (4), it is possible for a user to unlock the assembly in a rear side of the door (4) reliably. A socket keep (8) is pivoted to a socket-member casing (6) by means of a vertical pivot (9). The casing (6) if fixedly mounted on a jamb (7). On the other side of the jamb, a manually-operated lever (12) is pivoted to a lever casing (11) by means of a first horizontal pivot (13). One end of an operating rod (14) is pivoted to one end portion of the lever (12) by means of a second horizontal pivot (15) and the other end surface of the rod (14) abuts a stop portion (19) of the keep (8). Pushing on lever (12) causes rod (14) to pivot the keep so as to release the latch bolt. Use communicating door between crew and passenger compartments of rail vehicles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279173-A (GB)
Title: Air flow valve for musical instrument
Inventor: KIRTS HERBERT
IPC: G10D9/04
Filed: 1994-04-29
Abstract: The valve includes three air conduits 144, 148, 152 and is shiftable between a first position wherein, in a musical wind instrument, the air flows substantially straight through a first air passage 144 from the mouthpiece to a bell, and a second position wherein the air flow is diverted into a slide loop through a second passage 148 and thence back through a third passage 152, to the main air passage to the bell. The valve includes a manual actuator which is easily accessed by the musician to shift the valve between its first and second positions during playing. The second and third passages are preferably 'axially' aligned for improved tone of the instrument. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275589-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for communication control in a radiotelephone system
Inventor: MULLER WALTER G A
IPC: H04W48/20
Filed: 1993-09-16
Abstract: In a radiotelephone system (10), the control channel of each cell (20 - 60) can be configured to broadcast absolute information about its cell and relative information about other cells including the characteristic of the cell. Further, the location of other control channels may also be included among the information broadcast over a control channel of a particular cell. This information is then used to lock a mobile unit (120) to a preferred cell. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291698-A (GB)
Title: Beverage cooling systems
Inventor: JOHNSON MARTIN
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: An energy saving pump control for use in dispensing chilled beverage, the beverage being maintained chilled by heat exchange with a liquid coolant which is pumped around a dispense network (3) in proximity to the beverage to be dispensed, comprises a temperature sensing means for sensing either coolant return temperature or the temperature differential between the coolant entering or leaving the pump. The temperature signal is used to control the speed of the pump motor (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282483-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor laser/modulator device
Inventor: TAKEMI MASAYOSHI
IPC: B82Y20/00
Filed: 1994-09-16
Abstract: An integrated semiconductor laser and light modulator includes a semiconductor laser 112a disposed at a first region on a semiconductor substrate 101, a light modulator of an electric field absorbing type which is disposed at a second region on the semiconductor substrate adjacent to the first region and outputs a modulated light by transmitting or absorbing the laser light generated in the semiconductor laser, a semiconductor laminating layer structure including a quantum well structure layer 103b disposed over the first region and the second region on the semiconductor substrate, and a lattice mismatched layer 105 comprising a semiconductor having a lattice constant smaller than that of the semiconductor substrate, which is disposed on a part of the semiconductor laminating layer structure, which part is disposed at the second region. It is possible to enhance the transmission efficiency of the laser light to the light modulator and to make the quality of the active layer of the semiconductor laser and the light absorption layer of the light modulator. Thus, an integrated semiconductor laser and light modulator that has a high reliability and lengthy lifetime is obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283932-A (GB)
Title: Improved body maker apparatus
Inventor: MUELLER PETER M
IPC: B21D22/28
Filed: 1993-06-07
Abstract: Both a method and an apparatus for the reduction of the load magnitudes present during the operation of a can body maker apparatus (1) are provided through the use of a counterbalance mass structure system (110). A counterbalance structure (110) is operatively associated with the crankshaft (15) which motivates the can body maker ram assembly (26) so that as the ram assembly (26) is reciprocated along a straight line path during the formation of can bodies, the counterbalance structure (110) is reciprocated to compensate for both the straight line (X axis) motion of the ram assembly (26) as well as motion perpendicular thereto.
Patent GB-2295463-A (GB)
Title: Governor mechanism having independent active coil adjustment and pre-stressing
Inventor: WATERMAN DAVID STANLEY
IPC: F02D1/04
Filed: 1994-11-22
Abstract: A governor mechanism for a rotary fuel pump in an engine comprises an adjustment mechanism 20 which adjusts the number of active coils and prestresses, independently, a governor spring 18. Mechanism 20 adjusts the number of active coils via screw 28 which is in threaded engagement with outer screw 22 and has on one end helical grooves 38 having a pitch equal to that of spring 18. When locking screw 30 is released the screw 28 is rotated, relative to outer screw 22, resulting in a change in the number of active coils. Releasing lock nut 24 allows the outer screw 22 to rotate relative to housing 12, thereby adjusting the pre-stressing of spring 18 independently. Sealing rings 26, 32 (or 52, fig 2) are provided to restrict leakage. Spring 18 acts on one end of lever 10 the other end of which acts against a centrifugal weight mechanism 14. The lever 10 is further connected to fuel control member 16. Spring rotation, when adjusting, is restricted by leg 40 bearing against the housing 12. <IMAGE>