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Patent GB-2198382-A (GB)
Title: A razor assembly
Inventor: TROTTA ROBERT A
IPC: B26B21/38
Filed: 1986-12-09
Abstract: A razor assembly including a blade assembly (2) and a handle assembly (70). The blade assembly (2) includes first (28) and second (28) blades independently movable during shaving. The blade (2) and handle (70) assemblies are interconnected such that the blade assembly may move pivotally on the handle during shaving. The handle (70) further includes vibration-inducing means (310, 314) for imparting a vibratory movement to the blade assembly (2).
Patent GB-2185070-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection nozzle
Inventor: GREEVES GODFREY
IPC: F02M61/12
Filed: 1984-05-29
Abstract: A valve member 17 has an extension 18 which projects into an outlet opening 20 and has a working clearance with the wall of the opening to prevent combustion gases entering the chamber 21 in the closed position of the valve member. Bores 25 or grooves in the chamber wall may provide fuel flow paths terminating immediately upstream of the opening 20. The chamber wall and the extension 18 may have various forms (Figures 4 and 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192331-A (GB)
Title: Garment display device
Inventor: CONRAN SEBASTIAN
IPC: A47G25/20
Filed: 1987-05-11
Abstract: A garment display device for the support of a garment having a neck and a collar, such as a shirt or blouse is integrally moulded of plastics material and comprises a frame including portions which are designed to extend across the back of the garment in the shoulder region. A collar support is hingedly attached to the shoulder region portions. The collar support includes respective wings designed either for underlying the collar of the garment or for extending downwardly within and about the collar neck portion of the garment. As a result the collar neck portion of the garment is at least partially rigidified. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206682-A (GB)
Title: A rotary regenerative heat exchanger
Inventor: MCLEAN NICOL
IPC: F28D19/04
Filed: 1987-07-02
Abstract: A rotary regenerative heat exchanger has a cylindrical open ended casing with a heat exchange mass therein having a multiplicity of axially and generally radially extending partitions 16 providing a multiplicity of axial gas flow passages, but substantially precluding circumferential gas flow. A gas feed system includes a pair of axially aligned hoods mounted to overlie corresponding portions only of the ends of the mass to feed a first gas to and from the exchange mass. Ducting overlies the remainder of each axial end of the casing to feed a second gas to and from the heat exchange mass and means are provided to cause relative rotation about the axis of the cylindrical casing between the gas feed system and the casing. Radially extending sealing elements 40, 42, 44, 46 divide the ends of the hoods from the ends of the ducts and have a circumferential extent to overlie at all times of relative rotation at least two adjacent ones of the partitions 16, so that the pressure between these partitions is intermediate the pressures on either side thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193298-A (GB)
Title: Spherical ball and taper plug valves
Inventor: HALL ROBERT BRIAN
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 1987-07-10
Abstract: A spherical ball or taper plug valve has a valve member (12) provided with a through bore (14) which by means of a handle (18) mounted on an operating spindle (16) can be brought into alignment with the flow passage through the valve or brought into a position at right angles to the flow passage. In order that the maximum rate of flow of fluid through the valve can be adjusted fairly accurately, the valve is provided with a detent plate (26) with spline location on the operating spindle (16) so that it can be re-located thereon in small increments of movement for co-operation with a stop (24) provided on the valve housing. The handle (18) also carries a lug (22) which co-operates with a further stop (24) to limit the closing movement of the spindle (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207481-A (GB)
Title: Self-supportable tube
Inventor: WEIR ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: F16L11/10
Filed: 1987-07-21
Abstract: A flexible tube e.g. for a ventilation duct comprises a wire helix A, an intermediate fibre layer B, a retaining cord C and an outer coating of heat shrinkable material D e.g. of polythene. After final positioning of the tube a prescribed level of heat may be applied. This will allow the outer coating to clamp the inner layers so producing a degree of rigidity that the tube may be considered self-supporting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195879-A (GB)
Title: Security cabinet
Inventor: ASKEY PETER DONALD
IPC: E05G1/00
Filed: 1987-08-12
Abstract: A method and means of securing stored material including valuable goods, products, data and information in any form, the method and means including positioning a hollow or recessed secure casing 1 on or into a floor, wall or ceiling 2, mounting a work and display means 10 such as a display cabinet, fitting, desk, task bench, safe, security cabinet, storage rack and the like, relative to the secure casing and forming above or as a top of the work and display means a closure 8, the arrangement being such that in a first or secure position the work and display means is housed securely with the hollow or recessed casing with the closure 8 sealing an opening 5 in the casing and in a second or display position the work and display means 10 is raised or moved from within the casing 1 to allow access thereto. The work and display means can be moved relative to the casing by means of hydraulics, pneumatics, or a mechanical mechanism, for example, a lazy tong linkage 12 or a geared motor positioned within the casing. The movement of the work and display means is preferably activated by a coded electronic locking means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200787-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for recording and loading tape cassette
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN PHILLIP
IPC: G11B27/32
Filed: 1987-11-20
Abstract: Open spool reels 18 of magnetic tape 7 are recorded with a plurality of different programmes interspersed with recordings in a different form (typically as interruptions to the sync track), representing data information (6) concerning the programme material and production history of the recording. The data (6) recorded on the tape 7 is read by a transducer 39 on a cassette loading machine 30 and used to control the operation of the loading machine, identifying the length of tape and the position on the tape where splices between the magnetic tape 7 and leader tape in cassette shells is to be made. The data (6) also controls a label printer 46 to produce a printed label, typically in bar code form, carrying information representing the programme material on the tape loaded into the cassette. This label is automatically applied to the cassette shell as part of the cassette loading operation so that each cassette is securely provided with external easily read information identifying the program me content thereby avoiding the necessity for individual playback of a tape to identify its programme content. The data (6) may include date, time, and recording machine identity codes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214859-A (GB)
Title: Pipe expanding device
Inventor: LAWRENCE MARTIN
IPC: B29C57/04
Filed: 1988-02-19
Abstract: A device for expanding the internal diameter of a plastics pipe has two internally threaded members 3, 4 mounted on opposite-hand screw threaded portions 2a and 2b, respectively, of rotatable element 2. The member 3, 4 slidably engage segments 5. Rotation of the element 2 causes the members to move along the element and urge the segments radially outwardly. In use, the segments engage the internal wall of the pipe and are forced outwards to expand the pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201655-A (GB)
Title: Motor-driven screw-and-nut actuator
Inventor: FROHMULLER KLAUS
IPC: H02K7/06
Filed: 1988-03-03
Abstract: A screw-and-nut actuator comprises an electric motor (1, 2), a tubular drive shaft (21) connected to the rotor (2) of the motor, and a spindle (9) extending in the drive shaft and drivably coupled thereto by a reduction unit (6, 7, 17, 19). A spindle nut (18) is threadedly engaged on the spindle, and a tubular displacing shaft (11) extends in the drive shaft and around the spindle and is secured to the nut. These components are arranged in a tubular housing (28) closed by end caps (3, 4), from one of which projects the displacing shaft (11). The displacing shaft (11) is provided with a coupling eye (24) and another such eye (26) is provided at the opposite end of the housing (28) and fixed to the relevant end cap (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228407-A (GB)
Title: Chamber pots for children
Inventor: GRIMES JANE
IPC: A47K11/06
Filed: 1989-02-21
Abstract: A chamber pot for a child comprises a structure including a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid upright walls 1, 2, 5, 6 defining a cavity, the upright walls being pivotably connected together whereby the structure may be folded into a "flat" configuration for carrying, a removable fluid impermeable lining bag 17 being provided for insertion within the cavity defined by the upright walls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to knives
Inventor: IRELAND WILLIAM ALFRED
IPC: B26B27/00
Filed: 1989-03-29
Abstract: A safety knife comprises a handle formed with an elongate narrow slot which extends transversely completely through the handle from one lateral surface thereof to the other, and extends lengthwise from a slot mouth in an outer surface of the handle to a location within the handle. The handle is formed in two halves which are clamped together by bolts, and sandwiched between the two halves is a blade having a cutting edge which extends at an acute angle across the width of the slot at a location spaced inwardly from its mouth. In use, string or similar material to be cut is passed along the slot until it meets the cutting edge of the blade, and continued pressure of the blade on the string then severs the string. Since the cutting edge is encased within the handle and is spaced from the mouth of the slot, there is little or no risk of the user being accidentally cut by the blade.
Patent GB-2233225-A (GB)
Title: Display mount
Inventor: BATES REGINALD VICTOR
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1989-06-27
Abstract: A display mount (1) has a transparent material top sheet (2), a displayed sheet (3) beneath the transparent top sheet and a one piece moulded resilient plastics material ring (5) of generally C-shaped cross-section having an upper lip (6) abutting the top surface of the top sheet around a marginal portion thereof, a lower lip (7) abutting the under-surface of the decorative sheet - or of an optional backing sheet (8) therefor - around a marginal portion thereof and an annular edge rim (9) to abut the peripheral edge of the transparent top sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235973-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle radiator assemblies
Inventor: WESTWOOD KEITH
IPC: B29C33/52
Filed: 1989-07-06
Abstract: A cooling matrix (1) of a radiator for a vehicle is directly connected to an end tank (2, 3), without a separate header plate and rubber seal. The matrix (1) comprises an array of flow tubes (14) through which liquid is conducted to be cooled and an array of open-ended end portions (4) provided at one end of the matrix. The end tank (2, 3) has a wall (8) adjacent said one end of the matrix (1), the wall (8) defining an array of connector regions (11) corresponding to the array of end portions (4). Each connector region (11) has an aperture (13) through which the end portion (4) extends and connector means, e.g. comprising the tight fit of the end portion in the aperture, which seals the associated end portion to the wall (8). The end tank (2,3) provides liquid communication between the flow tubes (14). The end tank (2, 3) is preferably of plastics material and may be moulded directly onto the matrix (1). Alternatively it may be a push fit on the end portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227512-A (GB)
Title: Flexible ladder
Inventor: WHEELER CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: E06C1/56
Filed: 1989-07-07
Abstract: A ladder comprises a flexible elongated belt 8 which is stitched to form loops 8B spaced along its length. The belt is hung from a base 2 via a D ring 7, and the loops are for use as hand and foot holds by a climber, when the flexible member is so hung. Housing 3, for storage of the belt, has a cover with door 4 therein, and a pull member attached to the elongate member passes to the exterior of the housing so that pulling of the member first opens the door and then extracts the ladder. A separate harness, having a shackle which can be clipped onto a desired loop 8B enables a person in the harness to be lowered or raised in conventional manner. Alternatively, the shackle may slide down the belt hesitating at each loop 8B, thereby limiting the speed of descent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225318-A (GB)
Title: Process for ion exchange on glass or glass ceramic
Inventor: KIEFER WERNER
IPC: C03C21/00
Filed: 1989-11-02
Abstract: A process for ion exchange at the surface of glass or glass ceramic is described, in which the ion exchange is carried out by means of a solid layer mainly consisting of one or more salts which do not melt at the exchange temperature and contain mono- or divalent cations. The layer can be applied to the glass as a dispersion in water or as an organic dispersion medium. Preferably, its thickness is 0.02 to 2 mm and the salts have a particle size of less than 60  mu m. Despite the solid reaction, the ion exchange proceeds at a surprisingly rapid rate and leads to products having highly reproducible properties. Corrosive attack of the glass surface does not take place.
Patent GB-2227383-A (GB)
Title: Measuring a frequency signal
Inventor: OWEN DAVID PAUL
IPC: G01R23/10
Filed: 1990-01-29
Abstract: An A.C. input signal (e.g. AM) is applied via an envelope detector 25 to both a counter-enable-signal generator 27 and a voltage-to-frequency converter 26. The frequency of the signal from the latter is measured at 29 over a gate period given by the counter-enable-signal duration which is substantially equal to an integral number of cycles of the output of the envelope detector 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242039-A (GB)
Title: Watches
Inventor: CHRISTOPHERSON DOUGLAS PHILIP
IPC: G04B47/00
Filed: 1990-03-07
Abstract: A watch 10 has a casing with a display and a stopwatch operating button mounted on its upper face. The watch 10 is mounted in a plastics moulded body with a resilient skirt which can be snap-fitted over the end of a ski-stick. Alternatively a loose skin 14 with a fastener 15 may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243344-A (GB)
Title: Reducing noise of tipping ram
Inventor: HOWARTH DEREK
IPC: B60P1/16
Filed: 1990-03-08
Abstract: A truck has a hydraulic lifting ram 4. The ram has a main cylinder 5 and a cylindrical ram casing 7, mounted on top of the ram, and connected to the load container 1 by pivot pins 11 located in trunnions 8. A buffer 25 of e.g. synthetic rubber is mounted on the cylinder 5 via a metal band 26, and serves to reduce noise caused by the impact of casing 7 on cylinder 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243604-A (GB)
Title: Glass compositions
Inventor: STEVENSON JOHN PAUL
IPC: C03C3/064
Filed: 1990-04-25
Abstract: Glass compositions for use in the preparation of glass microspheres and having reduced 2Pa (20 poise) temperatures comprise as essential ingredients 38 to 44 wt % SiO2, 14 to 22 wt % B2O3, 9 to 16 wt % Al2O3, 22 to 26 wt % CaO and optionally MgO, 0 to 8 wt % Na2O, 0 to 2 wt % Li2O, 0 to 2 wt % K2O and 0 to 1 wt % Fe2O3, the sum of B2O3 and Na2O being at least 19 wt %.
Patent GB-2234647-A (GB)
Title: Still video input to personal computer with standard interface
Inventor: SAKAI NOBUYA
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 1990-05-22
Abstract: To transmit a video signal corresponding to a still picture from a source 111, such as a still camera or a video recorder, to an image processor, such as a personal computer 63 or facsimile device, having an interface which is not compatible with the video signal, the normal source output is adapted either internally or by way of an external adapter 161 so as to provide a compatible signal. The employment of a special computer with an image interface is thus avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248599-A (GB)
Title: Filling and sealing sterilised containers
Inventor: KILLEN DAMIAN
IPC: B65B3/04
Filed: 1990-10-10
Abstract: A method of filling and sealing a sterilised container with aseptically processed matter through a sealable inlet provided with a neck portion (4) to receive a filling nozzle is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of inserting the filling nozzle into theinlet neck portion, filling the container with said aseptically processed matter, flushing the inlet to remove any residual aseptically processed matter therefrom prior to sealing, sealing the inlet and at least partially filling the inlet with a hot melt adhesive (16) to form a seal therewith which will prevent ingress of bacteria to the interior of the container. The inlet is preferably flushed with superheated steam to remove any food particles therefrom prior to closing the inlet with the hot melt adhesive.
Patent GB-2238350-A (GB)
Title: Integrated air induction and fuel injection apparatus
Inventor: RUSH II WILLIAM BLAND
IPC: F02M69/00
Filed: 1990-11-05
Abstract: A casing 33 adapted for mounting on an engine has an air inlet 31 and a plurality of outlets 32. A plurality of air tubes 35 arc disposed within the casing so that air entering the air inlet flows through the air tubes and respective fluid outlets to the cylinders. A fuel injection assembly 39 is mounted within the casing to inject fuel into the air exiting the air tubes adjacent each of the fluid outlets providing a mixture of air and fuel to enter the respective cylinders. Connected to the fuel injection assembly is a carrier 42 upon which are mounted injection system components. The casing is mounted on distribution mountings 44 which are connected to the engine. The distribution mountings have passages 48 to allow communication between air and fuel contained within the casing and the cylinders, and passages to allow communication between supplemental fluid sources and the cylinders. Clips for connecting casing parts, electric cable conduits, seals for cable passage from the casing and between components of the apparatus are described. A valve to vent excess pressure from the casing and a thermistor to measure the temperature of air at the casing inlet arc also described. Details of materials for the various components are given.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238911-A (GB)
Title: Shielding integrated circuits
Inventor: INOUE AKIRA
IPC: H01L27/04
Filed: 1990-11-20
Abstract: A semiconductor device operable in the microwave frequency range includes a shield 30 isolating one integrated circuit (or group of integrated circuits) 24 on the substrate 21 from others 26. The shield is formed by integrated circuit manufacturing techniques, and avoids the necessity for assembling separate integrated circuit chips on a metallic shielding member. An insulator film 22 is formed on the substrate overlying the integrated circuits. Conductive pins 23 are embedded in the insulating film to define a line separating the integrated circuits to be shielded. The shield is grounded by an electrode 29 and has a spacing density and height above the substrate adapted to block electromagnetic radiation between the integrated circuits. In a modification the pins are replaced by a pair of conductive ribbons. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239167-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cutting pieces from a strand
Inventor: KMOCH WERNER
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 1990-12-20
Abstract: Apparatus for cutting pieces from a strand (M), in particular a plastically deformable boiled sweet mass conveyed at constant speed, comprises a pick-up wheel (1) equipped with pairs of retaining elements (3, 4) for picking up individual pieces (B) cut off the strand (M). A cutting knife (5) is arranged behind each retaining element pair (3, 4) in direction of rotation of the wheel (1) and a blade carrier (6) of the knife is pivotably connected by way of a coupler (7) with one of the retaining elements (3, 4) of the associated pair. The carrier (6) is connected by way of a crank (9) with a rotationally displaceable shaft (11), whereby reciprocating movement is imparted to the knife (5) for cutting of the strand (M). Control means for control of the cutting knives are arranged co-axially with control means for control of the retaining elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241065-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining the number and/or value of weighed packaged items
Inventor: LARE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G07D9/04
Filed: 1991-01-28
Abstract: Weighing apparatus for weighing currency notes or coins has a weighing platform (4) coupled to a load cell (14) for generating a weight signal dependent upon the weight of items on the platform. The weighing machine includes a microprocessor (26) with associated memory (32, 34) which determines the number and/or value of the weighed items by dividing the weight signal by an appropriate weight factor. When a number of standard packages of items are placed on the weighing platform (4), the apparatus automatically calculates an appropriate tare allowance to deduct from said weight signal to form a nett weight signal from which the number and/or value of the weighed items is determined. The tare allowance is calculated by dividing the weight signal by a preset value, for example, representative of the weight of a single package, and then multiplying the quotient formed by a preset tare value representative of the weight of the packaging.
Patent GB-2253554-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulated paper cup
Inventor: LEE T T
IPC: B65D3/22
Filed: 1991-03-13
Abstract: A thermally insulated paper cup comprises an inner cup 1, the bottom of which is positioned at a distance from the lowermost edge 13 of the hollow cylindrical member 11; an intermediate cup 2 in the form of a hollow cylindrical member 21 having a plurality of longitudinal grooves 22 and an outer cup 3. Said intermediate cup 2 provides a means of insulation between said inner and outer cups. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244698-A (GB)
Title: An alarm and monitoring system, e.g. for a bottle dispenser
Inventor: THOMPSON FRANCIS JAMES
IPC: B67D3/02
Filed: 1991-05-23
Abstract: A monitor and alarm system for apparatus for metering and dispensing liquid from a container, such as for dispensing measures of drink is disclosed. The monitor section of the system preferably comprises a switch (30) which is activated when a measure is dispensed and sends a signal to an indicator which indicates that a measure has been dispensed from the container. The monitor section comprises a light which is illuminated when the switch (30) is closed and a counter which displays the total number of measures dispensed and which is incremented every time the switch (30) is closed. The alarm section of the system comprises switch (31) which is connected to an audible alarm via a relay. The relay enables the alarm to continue to be activated even after the switch (31) has been returned to its non-alarm state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244540-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric bearing
Inventor: RAINES KENNETH WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F16F1/54
Filed: 1991-05-30
Abstract: A heavy duty elastomeric bearing typically of annular shape comprises a pair of rigid end members 11, 12 spaced apart and interconnected by an element 15 of elastomeric material having embedded therein a plurality of substantially rigid reinforcing interleaves 16 each arranged to lie in respective planes generally parallel with confronting surfaces 13, 14 of the rigid members. One or more of the reinforcing interleaves lying substantially mid-way between the confronting surfaces of the end members has a greater thickness than one or more of the interleaves which lies closest to at least one of the end members. The confronting surfaces, elastomeric layers and reinforcing interleaves may each be of annular part-spherical shape. <IMAGE>