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Patent GB-2238144-A (GB)
Title: Data storage device
Inventor: CHEN LIFU
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 1989-11-01
Abstract: An electronic data storage device has an input unit (2) and a portable retrieval unit (1). The retrieval unit has a display (5), a memory and several push button keys (4) for retrieval of information. The input unit has a number of push button keys (3) which are used to input information to the memory in the retrieval unit (1) when the retrieval unit (1) is plugged into the input unit (2). The separation of the input and retrieval functions enables the retrieval unit (1) to be kept quite small whilst enabling the input unit (2) to be designed with an ideal size and arrangement of input keys to facilitate the inputting of information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223933-A (GB)
Title: Shelf bracket
Inventor: LAPPAGE JEFFERY
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 1989-11-16
Abstract: A shelf support system comprises a U-shaped channel member (1) with a side wall (3) having a plurality of slots (6) for receiving brackets members for supporting a shelf. The bracket member is provided with two spaced hook shaped projections (10) at the roar, each of which may be passed through adjacent slots (6) in the channel member and thereafter drop downwardly whereby the portions of the channel member lying between the two adjacent slots enter the notches (11). The bracket is then secured against lateral withdrawal. The hook shaped projections (10a and 10b) have their normally vertical planes displaced such that the projection (10a) abuts the front side surface of a slot (6) and the lower projection (10b) abuts the rear side surface of slot (6). In this way, it is possible to make the top surface (8) of the bracket truly a right angle with respect to the front surface of the upright. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227692-A (GB)
Title: Sorting particles by depositing them on a layer of ice
Inventor: COLSON RICHARD
IPC: B07B13/00
Filed: 1990-01-19
Abstract: The particles are at a higher temperature than the ice, and particles having desired characteristics, such as diamonds, have different thermal properties form gangue. Thus, the diamond particles melt the ice to a greater extent than the gangue particles. When the ice refreezes, the diamond particles are trapped in the ice layer. The gangue particles can then be swept off the ice, allowing the diamond particles to be recovered, for example, by melting the ice. Apparatus for carrying out the method is embodied in various different forms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231001-A (GB)
Title: Sealing arrangement
Inventor: D HEUREUSE WALTER
IPC: B41F7/24
Filed: 1990-04-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a damping unit for an offset printing press in which a channel holding a damping-solution supply is formed by a damping-solution applicator roller (2) and by a metering roller (3), said rollers rolling on one another, with a seal holder (8), said seal holder (8) being mountable on a side part of the damping unit. The seal holder (8) is contacted by a sealing element (9), said sealing element (9) closing off one end of the channel. The sealing element (9) is provided with an overflow opening (15) for surplus damping solution. In order, while providing a simplified design, to achieve advantages with regard to installation and use, it is provided that a drainage duct (16) between the sealing element (9) and the seal holder (8) is formed by a cutout (17) on a side of the sealing element (9) facing away from the channel (4), said cutout (17) adjoining the overflow opening (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247005-A (GB)
Title: A bottle and a bottle mounting arrangement
Inventor: GLEDHILL ROGER HARRY
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 1990-08-17
Abstract: A bottle mounting arrangement is disclosed in which a bottle is provided with vertically spaced protrusions on the cylindrical portion, forming part of a helix. The helix arrangement is arranged to screw into a bottle embracing structure forming part of a mounting bracket, said structure having a rib adapted to completely circumscribe the cylindrical portion of the bottle, the rib being helical and engaged between vertically spaced protrusions on the cylindrical portion of the bottle. In addition, the mounting bracket is formed with a hook formation, whereby it can be suspended from an upstanding part of a structure, such as the wall of a tank. The arrangement is particularly suitable for use as animal water supply bottles for use with tanks, rather than cages. Alternatively, the mounting arrangement has many other applications, such as the mounting of bottles of spirits in an inverted position behind a bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242043-A (GB)
Title: A microcomputer on a non-contact IC card
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI ATSUO
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1990-09-06
Abstract: A non-contact IC card using a microcomputer 50 comprises: an antenna circuit 60 for transmitting and receiving data in a non-contact manner to and from the outside; a CPU 1 for processing data; a receiving circuit 40 for detecting a receive signal received by the antenna circuit; a decoding circuit 10 for inputting a demodulated signal of a predetermined length to the CPU, when the receiving circuit 40 detects the receive signal; an attenuation circuit 20 for attenuating the electric oscillation of the antenna circuit 60, when the receiving circuit detects the receive signal; and a transmitting circuit 30 for transmitting a transmit signal via the antenna circuit 60 from the CPU to the outside. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237549-A (GB)
Title: A method and a device for automatically forming a stack
Inventor: MILDE REINHARD
IPC: B65G57/00
Filed: 1990-10-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for automatically forming a stack, comprising a plurality of layers of packages, between which are arranged separators with upwardly and downwardly extending marginal zones 13a, 13b which abut against the upper and lower layers. The marginal zones are formed by thrusting a separator into a horizontally- disposed, vertically displaceable frame (14, Figs 1 and 2) having horizontally-pivoted and displaceable side walls 15. In forming the stack, the downwardly extending marginal zones 13a of the separator are displaced outwards on pivoting of the frame side walls in one direction for positioning the separator on a layer of packages, and the upwardly extending marginal zones 13b are displaced outwardly on pivoting of the frame side walls in the other direction for the subsequent positioning of the next layer in the separator with corresponding inward displacement of the downwardly extending marginal zones. One side of the frame is openable to allow removal of the completed stack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251489-A (GB)
Title: A golf aid
Inventor: BURTON IAN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1990-11-13
Abstract: A golf aid for use by a golfer as an aid for improvement or storage of information about the distances a ball is struck and how far is loft for the ball to be struck in order to reach the Hole or pin of the relevant part of the course. The golf aid may comprise a database used in conjunction with a doppler input and sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an optical sensor, a satellite navigation system, a visual display system, an audible system, or a touch system.
Patent GB-2239721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, image recording apparatus
Inventor: MATSUURA YOZO
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1990-12-03
Abstract: A xerographic image recording apparatus comprises a photosensitive member (1) moved along a circuitous path, an exposure unit (5, 32, 33), an image developing unit (38) a cleaning unit for removing toner from the photosensitive member after the transfer of image on the recording sheet, a toner supply tank (35) for supplying the toner to the image developing unit, and a toner recovery tank (36) for collecting the toner removed by the cleaning unit from the photosensitive body, wherein the toner supply tank and the toner recovery tank are joined by member (37) to form a unitary body which is detachable from the apparatus. Member (37) has slit (31) therein to allow exposure unit to expose p/s member (1). Member (37) may have a screw to return toner from tank (36) to tank (35) (Fig 5) or the apparatus may be arranged so that tanks (36) and (35) are detachable and thus do not need joining member (37) (Figs 6-9 and 11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240360-A (GB)
Title: Handle locking device
Inventor: SPEECHLEY RUPERT ANDREW
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 1990-12-07
Abstract: A locking device for locking a closure member mounted in a frame; such as a door, or casement window; where the closure member is provided with a lever arm handle operated latch mechanism consists of a locking plate (50) having an aperture which is mounted on the handle so that part of the handle projects therethrough. To secure the closure, the plate is mounted on the handle with one edge of the plate disposed closely adjacent to the frame so that rotation of the plate about the axis of rotation of the handle is prevented by abutment with the frame. A locking bar (60) secured to the plate by a padlock (64), is inserted through the projecting portion of the handle to lock the handle to the plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252111-A (GB)
Title: Roofing or cladding sheets
Inventor: BULLEN ROBERT JACK
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 1991-01-25
Abstract: A cladding panel for application to a roof or wall to simulate a tiled surface comprises a flat sheet (1) that is embossed or relieved (2) to simulate a traditional slate roof laid in 'broken bond'. One edge of the panel terminates in a castellated profile (3) to form a relatively thin and flat extension that can overlap an adjacent panel while maintaining a continuous pattern of tiling. The other edge of the panel has drainage channels (5, 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243341-A (GB)
Title: Creating coloured designs for tiles
Inventor: FERNEY KAREEN JUNE
IPC: G09F5/04
Filed: 1991-01-28
Abstract: Apparatus for creating coloured designs for tiles, which apparatus comprises at least one design book (2) for use in producing different designs for the tiles, and a plurality of coloured tile samples (14) for use in determining the colour or colours for the produced different designs, the design book (2) being such that it comprises at least one overlay arrangement (4), and the overlay arrangement (4) comprising at least two transport sheets (6, 8, 10, 12) which are each provided with the whole or a part of the design to be produced and which are adapted to be overlayed so that the parts of the design to be produced can be viewed on top of one another as the final design. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252654-A (GB)
Title: A teaching aid
Inventor: SKULL NEIL MARTIN
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1991-02-06
Abstract: A teaching aid for children, comprising a support surface (3), a plurality of movable units (9), each including identification means for allowing differentiation between the movable units (9), and a plurality of means (7) for releasably holding the units (9) adjacent the support surface (3), each said holding means (7) having identification means (5) associated therewith corresponding to the movable unit (9) identification means, whereby a movable unit (9) can be matched to a holding means (7) by reference to the identification means (5). The teaching aid enables a child, of between, say, 18 months and 4 years, to progress through a number of different learning processes using the same equipment throughout.
Patent GB-2252769-A (GB)
Title: Improved process for azetidin-2-ones and intermediates therefor
Inventor: BUSCH FRANK ROBERT
IPC: C07F7/18
Filed: 1991-02-13
Abstract: improved processes for preparation of racemic cis- and optically active (3S, 4R)-3[1(R) (t-butyl-dimethylsilyloxy) ethyl]-4-(1-oxo-3-thiolanylthio-(thiocarbonyl)thio]azetidin-2-ones, process improvements for certain intermediates therefor and a novel intermediate (3R,+R)-4 formyloxy-3-[1(R)-(t-butyl-dimethylsilyloxy)ethyl] azetidin-2-one, for said racemic, cis- and trans-compounds, which compounds are useful as intermediates for anti-bacterial 5R, 6S-6-[1(R)- hydroxyethyl]-2-(1-oxo-3-thiolanylthio)-2-penem-3-carboxylic acids and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and the pivaloyloxymethyl esters thereof.
Patent GB-2243212-A (GB)
Title: Printed material monitoring apparatus
Inventor: HAYASHI MAKOTO
IPC: B41F33/00
Filed: 1991-02-21
Abstract: Monitoring apparatus comprises sensor units for detecting light reflected from a number of pixels (30a, b etc) aligned perpendicularly to the direction in which printed material (1) flows, optical fibers (40a, b etc) for transmitting light reflected from the pixels to the sensor units and a signal processing unit for processing signals from the sensor units. The sensor units are each equipped with a plurality of light detectors (20a, b etc) corresponding to the pixels respectively. The detectors are arranged in blocked arrays in order to ensure that each of the fibres in a block are of the same length and therefore eliminate the effects of attenuation associated with variations in the length between fibres. The signal processing unit comprises analog multiplexer for multiplexing analog information from each detector and digital mutliplexer for digitizing and multiplexing the multiplexed analog information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245726-A (GB)
Title: Initialisation using an option board prom
Inventor: MUNROE R BRUCE
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1991-02-27
Abstract: The present invention concerns an option board protocol (OBP) PROM for interfacing an optional peripheral device or board with a host computer system. In general, the CPU PROM does not recognize option boards unless they are known to the designer of the CPU PROM and properly controlled by built-in drivers of the CPU PROM as accessed through a ROMVEC Table 82 of the CPU PROM. The OBP PROM allows the option board to participate in the Power On sequence just as other standard peripheral devices. During a POST (power-on-self-test) sequence, the CPU activates the OBP code 92, installs the diagnostics, and then the OBP PROM tests the option board itself, 94, using tools provided by the CPU PROM 10. The OBP PROM may load its own driver, 96, before completing the POST sequence. The OBP support code in the CPU PROM provides three new functions to reduce the duplication of code, to standardize the testing methods and to streamline the diagnostic functions of the POST sequence. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243591-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter rotors
Inventor: PANCOTTI SANTINO
IPC: B64C27/39
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: A main helicopter rotor (1) (70) having a number of blades (4), and wherein a drive shaft (2) supports, at the top end, a hub (3) consisting of a rigid annular body (5) (71) integral and coaxial with the drive shaft (2), and an elastically deformable toroidal body (14) surrounding and connected to the annular body (5) (71) for defining, with the same, a closed- section toroidal assembly (14a). Each blade (4) is connected to the hub (3) by a connecting element (22) extending at least partially through the annular body (5) (71) and the toroidal body (14), and connected respectively to the same by a first (33) (86) and second (35) spherical elastomeric bearing. A swash plate mechanism (42) actuated by pitch control rods (63) within the shaft (2) is connected to control arms (41) (Fig 1) on the connecting elements (22) by arms (65) and links (68). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257845-A (GB)
Title: Lid assembly of electrical outlet box.
Inventor: PENFIELD ALAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 1991-06-20
Abstract: In an electrical outlet box having a lid assembly comprising a frame (34) and a lid (32), the lid comprises a moulded lid base (36) and a reinforcing plate (38) which is secured into the lid base by means of one or more distorted portions (76, 78) of the plate. Each distorted portion is preferably formed as a tongue on the edge (72) of the plate, the tongue being separated from the rest of the plate by an aperture (68) into which a bit may be inserted to distort the tongue outwards into an aperture in the lid base (36). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257811-A (GB)
Title: Display system.
Inventor: CORRIN JAMES DAVID
IPC: G09F11/02
Filed: 1991-07-05
Abstract: A display system has four-sided rotatable elements 10 arranged in close parallel relationship, each element having concave faces (12, Figure 1), whereby one element can rotate past adjacent elements without interference. Suitably, alternate elements are rotatable together then stoppable and remaining elements are rotatable in same or opposite direction and stoppable. Alternatively one set is rotatable in one direction and remaining elements rotatable in the opposite direction; in a further alternative each element is rotatable successively to bring a new face into view. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259034-A (GB)
Title: Cutter exchanging apparatus incorporated in a machine
Inventor: YAN HONG-SEN
IPC: B23Q3/155
Filed: 1991-08-29
Abstract: The apparatus includes a cam mechanism 30 mounted on a driving shaft 31 and including a cylindrical roller cam 32 and a cam plate 33 attached together. The cam 32 has an endless recessed cam groove 34, which upon cam rotation causes a lever 41 to reciprocate an outer shaft 22, carrying the cutter exchanger arm 21, on a shaft 25. The plate 33 has a recessed spiral-like grove that includes a starting point formed adjacent to the centre of rotation of the plate 33 and a radially further ending point between which the groove moves away from the centre, has a constant portion and ends by moving back to the centre part-way. Rotation of the plate 33 through 360 DEG rotates the shaft 25, the shaft 22 and the arm to move between a tool store and a tool support for operation by means of a rack 53 and a gear on shaft 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259210-A (GB)
Title: Ground movement monitor
Inventor: KIMBER PAUL KEVIN
IPC: G01S13/82
Filed: 1991-08-30
Abstract: Airport surface detection equipment employs a plurality of interrogating beacons 6, 7, 8, 9 located adjacent taxiways 3, 4 and runways 1 and a transponder 11 on an aircraft 10. The beacons transmit an AMCW interrogation signal and the transponder retransmits it modulated in accordance with the contents of a memory (17, fig 2). The position of the aircraft can be determined at a central control point by determining which beacon receives the retransmitted signal. In an alternative embodiment (fig 4) the interrogator (31) is on board the aircraft (10) and a plurality of transponders (11) are adjacent the runway (1) and taxiways (3, 4). Each transponder modulates the retransmitted signal distinctively, enabling the aircraft to determine its position. The transponders may be located adjacent the taxiway and runway lights and may share their power supply. The claims refer to passive transponders. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254535-A (GB)
Title: Cattle walker for showing cattle
Inventor: ROBINSON DAVID
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 1992-02-28
Abstract: A cattle walker for training cattle for showing comprises a frame having a transverse breast bar (25) and provision (21) for tethering animals to restrain the animals heads above the breast bar. Mounting means (13) carried by the frame are configured to receive connections for elevation and tilting of the frame, particularly the ends of a tractor front unloader, which facilitates elevational control of the walker in relation to height of the head restraint and fore and aft positioning of the breast bar relative to the head restraint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262137-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for media
Inventor: FUCHS KARL-HEINZ
IPC: B65D47/34
Filed: 1992-11-13
Abstract: In a discharge apparatus (1), a spring-loaded overpressure valve (25) encloses the outlet opening (19) and its valve body (27) forms a component of a closure cap (9) for a discharge connector (8), which carries over a pump piston (14) a cylindrical container (12) of a discharge pump (11). On engaging the medium-filled cylindrical container (12) on the pump piston (14), air can escape to the outside via the outlet channel (17) and accompanied 5 by the opening of the valve (25), the latter automatically closing again. When the cap (9) is removed for using the discharge apparatus (1), the outlet opening (19) of the valve (25) is automatically freed. The apparatus forms a one-shot dispenser for medical, cosmetic or other liquids or lotions.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262916-A (GB)
Title: Air bag.
Inventor: SATOH TAKESHI
IPC: B60R21/2338
Filed: 1992-11-26
Abstract: An air bag comprises a first annular cloth, 41 disposed on a side of the steering wheel, 11 and a second circular cloth, 42 disposed on a side of the driver, joined at their outer edges. The diameter of the air bag upon expansion is greater than the diameter of the steering wheel 11. A radial midway of the first cloth 41 is connected with a radial midway of the second cloth 42 by means of a connection piece 50 so that a radially outer portion 51 of the expanded air bag protrudes by a greater extent towards the driver than that of a central portion 52 of the air bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264747-A (GB)
Title: Pivotal connection of frame elements for folding roof of open top vehicle
Inventor: KINNANEN MATTI
IPC: F16C11/04
Filed: 1993-01-19
Abstract: A mechanism for the retractable top of an open automobile, comprising a plurality of frame elements (1,2). The first frame element (1) comprises a pair of first side rods (51) longitudinal to the vehicle, and the second frame element (2) comprises a pair of second side rods (52) longitudinal to the vehicle, said side rods (51,52) being turnable relative to each other in a vertical plane. The top mechanism further comprises an operating rod (7) arranged to cause said turning of said first side rod relative to the second side rod. The first side rod (51) and the second side rod (52) are connected to each other by means of a quadrangular linkage composed of two crank levers (8,9) of different lengths, the operating rod (7) being turnably pivoted to a crank lever (8), whereby the first side rod is turnable in completely controlled manner relative to the second side rod, throughout the turning movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263523-A (GB)
Title: Pipe insertion method and apparatus
Inventor: PARKES ADRIAN SYDNEY
IPC: F16L55/10
Filed: 1993-01-26
Abstract: A method is provided for inserting a first pipe 25 into a second pipe 11 which carries fluid from a feeder pipe 10 to an inlet pipe 13. The method comprises isolating the second pipe 11 from the inlet pipe 13 after ensuring eg. by a by-pass that the inlet pipe 13 is supplied with fluid independently of its junction with the second pipe 11, feeding the leading end of the first pipe 25 into the second pipe 11 and connecting the trailing end of the first pipe 25 to the inlet pipe 13 either before or after the first pipe 25 is fed into the second pipe 11. Sealant may be introduced via a clamp 19 between the pipes 25, 11 (Fig 9, not shown). The leading portion of pipe 25 is attached with a pop out plug 28 or a rupturable membrane to temporarily seal pipe 25 during its insertion into pipe 11 to prevent fluid flow into pipe 25 until insertion of pipe 25 is complete when plug 28 is removed or the membrane ruptured by an inserted rod. Vanes with apertures or slits occupy the space between pipes 11 and 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274904-A (GB)
Title: Deployable wing
Inventor: HARPER-BOURNE MARCUS
IPC: F42B10/20
Filed: 1993-02-05
Abstract: A deployable wing (1) suitable for a missile in which the deployment mechanism is contained solely within the wing root, thus requiring minimum disturbance to the missile itself. The mechanism includes a pyrotechnic actuator (12) for initiating wing deployment and a drive block (6) moveable under the action of the actuator (12). The drive block (6) carries a drive pin (7) which, in turn, is moveable within a helical channel (14) provided in a moveable portion of the wing (1) which is hinged about the wing root. The wing (1) also includes locking means for retaining the wing in a fully deployed position. Such means are located within the wing root and operable by the actuator (12) via a spring (10) and comprise a pair of interlocking wedges (8, 9). <IMAGE>