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Patent GB-2252150-A (GB)
Title: Relocatable picture lights
Inventor: CLAYFIELD WILLIAM E
IPC: F21V21/08
Filed: 1990-11-28
Abstract: A relocatable light (1) including means (5) such as a suction device for releasably attaching the light to a support surface (6). The light includes a DC power supply and switch means (9) which can be remotely operated by an infrared, electromagnetic or acoustic signal.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241465-A (GB)
Title: Process and equipment for embedding the inside of an electric apparatus in resin,such as a proximity detector,the related electric apparatus and containers
Inventor: GRENET GILLES
IPC: B29C70/84
Filed: 1991-02-04
Abstract: The proximity detector includes a probe (4) and a printed circuit (3), contained within a case (33) which is closed by a lower cap. A plug (35) with connection pins (36) running through it, closes off the other end of the case. Said plug (35) also includes a filling funnel (13) allowing through a resin which can be hardened and which is able to enter once the container has undergone centrifugation. Said resin forces the air out through interstices (i3) which the resin itself cannot penetrate. During this operation, the funnel is held sealed between elastomer parts belonging to two centrifuging rotor elements which define a recess for the apparatus. Application: faster and more efficient filling.
Patent GB-2242604-A (GB)
Title: Bait box
Inventor: SYKES BRIAN MAURICE
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: A bait box 1 for pest control comprises an elongate, tube like container defined by a base, side walls 4, end walls 5 and a lid 7, with inlet/outlet apertures 17 provided in each end wall 5, with a poison bait holder 20 located within the box interior 6, and secured thereto, and with lockable or latchable access means 6 to the box interior. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242672-A (GB)
Title: Place-on type assemblable structure
Inventor: SASAKI MITSUO
IPC: E04H6/12
Filed: 1991-03-19
Abstract: A place-on type assemblable structure (4) eg a lift for a car park with first and second floors comprises a foundation beam (10) placed on the surface of the ground (G) via a plurality of jack means (36) the level of the foundation beam (10) being adjusted by extending and contracting the jack means (36) having contra-rotating threads 44, 46. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242821-A (GB)
Title: Disposable diaper
Inventor: WATANABE HISANORI
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 1991-04-12
Abstract: A disposable diaper of the type which comprises a pair of briefs has a liquid permeable inner sheet (2). a liquid impermeable outer sheet (3) and an absorbent layer (4) located between the sheets. Elastic members (7, 8) at the front and rear of the waist and around each leg hole provide gathered regions which fit snugly against the wearer. The areas around each leg hole may optionally be treated with a water repellent substance. The diaper further comprises a liquid permeable liner sheet (9) located adjacent the inner sheet (2) and constituting the innermost layer of the diaper which is attached to the inner sheet at the front and rear ends. Elastic members (10) are located at the side edges of the liner sheet, which gather the edges and lift the liner sheet from the inner sheet to form a pocket (11). The liner sheet may be additionally attached to the inner sheet between its longitudinal ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256703-A (GB)
Title: Extractor hood
Inventor: WU MIN-WOEI
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 1991-06-11
Abstract: A cooker extractor hood comprises a set of exhaust fans (2) disposed within a housing (3) secured adjacent a vertical wall. A rear housing compartment includes a pair of triangular end plates (41 a, b). A front baffle plate (51) is pivotably secured to an attachment plate (52) by hinges. The attachment plate is hinged to the back wall of the rear compartment. A handle (511 a) and a magnetic catch are disposed on both front sides of the baffle plate. The baffle plate can be pivoted upwards, covering the open lower portion of the housing and is held in place by a permanent magnet. When the extractor is in use the baffle plate is pivoted downwards covering the back portion of the rear compartment and is held in place by a magnet. The inclined position of the baffle plate aids in chanelling air to the exhaust fans. The attachment plate is secured to the rear of the housing by a releasable catch. Upon release both the attachment plate and the baffle plate can dangle downwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261381-A (GB)
Title: A board game
Inventor: GEELEHER WILLIAM
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1991-11-12
Abstract: A game board is laid out with a plurality of game locations - "pubs" which have to be visited by each team in numerical order. Questions have to be answered correctly in each pub before the team can move on. Tokens are awarded for correct answers. The board's design makes it impossible to proceed to the next pub (in numerical order) without having to pass through or stop in another pub on the way. During these "unofficial" pub visits, a random number generator is used to determine whether a team has to perform another task such as answer a question, sing a song, tell a joke or play a charade by which bonus tokens are won or lost, depending on the player's performance. The first team to answer 3 questions correctly in the last pub ends the game. The team with the most tokens wins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253219-A (GB)
Title: Attachment wire and fabric structure for upholstery cover
Inventor: BROOKS VINCENT LEE
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 1992-02-27
Abstract: An upholstered fabric structure eg a vehicle seat comprises a structural core (36) and a knitted fabric cover (35), the knitted fabric being of the double jersey type comprising a face layer (37) and a rear layer (38) and at least one tube (39) is formed within the body of the fabric between the rear and face layers to permit the insertion of a rod (42) to enable the fabric to be pulled into the structural core. The rod is formed of a metallic wire (42), eg steel, encased over substantially the whole of its length with a resilient material (43), eg a soft polymer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268477-A (GB)
Title: Winding webs.
Inventor: SHIMIZU AKIRA
IPC: B65H19/30
Filed: 1992-07-08
Abstract: In apparatus for winding toilet paper 1 into a roll supported by rollers 3A, 3B, the shaft 2 on which the roll is formed is in two sections releasably joined at 2A, 2B. When the roll is fully wound, the shaft sections are withdrawn in opposite directions by moving plates 6 along rails 7 in direction X. If one section clears the roll before the other, movement of the roll with the other section is blocked by a stop 4. Vertically movable supports 18 lift the now-free roll from rollers 3 for removal from the apparatus, after which the shaft sections are moved back together with supports 18 acting as guides for the approaching sections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259279-A (GB)
Title: Ship's stabilizer, keel fin or rudder
Inventor: EHLUSS HEINZ-GUENTER
IPC: B63B3/38
Filed: 1992-08-17
Abstract: A body equipped with a streamlined profile, for example a fin stabilizer or a rudder blade of ships or the keel fin of keeled sailing yachts, is secured in cantilever manner to a carrying body, preferably to a ships' hull. Several ribs are secured in cantilever manner to the free end of the body, extend spaced apart alongside one another and parallel to the plane of symmetry of the body with their length amounting to approximately 1/10 to 1/20 of the length of the body, whereby eddies occuring at the end of the body are suppressed or reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261574-A (GB)
Title: Telephone membrane keyboard with audible feedback
Inventor: NASKALI MATTI
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 1992-11-11
Abstract: A telephone comprises a membrane keyboard 1 and an audio circuit 2 which produces an audible signal in response to the depression of a key portion on the membrane keyboard. A capacitor C may be provided between the excitation pulse output A of the keyboard on the pressing of a key portion on the keyboard and the input B of an amplifier V of the audio circuit. Use of capacitor C causes the audible signal to be a click. The telephone may be a radio telephone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264090-A (GB)
Title: Vanity mirror
Inventor: YOSHIDA YOSHIHIDE
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 1993-02-08
Abstract: A vanity mirror 17 with a pivotally mounted front cover 23 that can be kept opened and closed via a coil spring force. A coil spring 35 and a sliding piece 31 are installed in the main casing 6 of the vanity mirror, and the coil spring presses the sliding piece against a mounting lug 25 of the front cover, thus the pivot-opened front cover is kept opened by the coil spring and the pivot-closed front cover is kept closed by the coil spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263457-A (GB)
Title: Multi-path production path.
Inventor: STICHT WALTER
IPC: B23Q7/14
Filed: 1993-03-04
Abstract: A production plant (1) includes a main conveying path (154) and a parallel conveying path (159) interconnected by nodal stations (156, 158) and transverse conveying paths (157). Next to the parallel conveying path (159) is an adjacent conveying path (160). Running gears (10) are provided for moving pallet inserts (6) or containers (162, 5) along the conveying paths. Containers are positionable adjacent a work station (163) to deliver parts (4) to an operator for assembly on pallet inserts (6). A mobile partition (165) is translatable so as to be positioned between the adjacent conveying path (160) and the parallel conveying path (159) to protect the operator. Coding elements (168) may be provided on the containers to assist in controlling movement of the running gears (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276035-A (GB)
Title: Key switch
Inventor: CHEN CASTLE
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 1993-03-11
Abstract: A key switch is formed by moulding a resilient, insulating base 2, eg silicone rubber, to a rubber key body 1 which has a central neck portion 11 and a central recess 12 on a bottom surface thereof for bonding with the base in a low-pressure, low-temperature moulding process. The base 2 has a plunger portion 22 supported within a circular sloping wall portion 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265897-A (GB)
Title: Bricks containing electric arc furnace dust
Inventor: FRAME SCOTT WILLIAM
IPC: C04B33/13
Filed: 1993-04-06
Abstract: A process for producing bricks involves calcining electric arc furnace dust and subsequently mixing the dust with a brick raw material e.g. clay or shale prior to shaping the material into bricks and firing. Volatilized and recondensed heavy metals produced during the calcination process are collected and refined. As a result of the separation and collection of the volatilized heavy metals during the calcination process, substantially no heavy metals are volatilized during the brick firing process.
Patent GB-2277954-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable shoot bolt assembly
Inventor: COE DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: E05C9/00
Filed: 1993-05-14
Abstract: In an adjustable shoot bolt assembly for a door or window comprising a bolt formed by a bolt end member 7 which is screwed to a bolt rod 6 so that the overall length of the bolt can be adjusted, a throwing mechanism 3 to which the bolt rod 6 is attached and which is operable to advance and retract the bolt, and a guide member 8 which is intended to be fixed to the door or window and through which the bolt end member 7 is designed to slide as the bolt is advanced and retracted, the bolt end member 7 is maintained in its adjusted position on the bolt rod 6 by providing the end member 7 with a non-circular cross-section 13 over at least a portion of its length and providing the guide member 8 with a corresponding non-circular hole 2 which cooperates with the non-circular cross-section 13 of the end member to prevent rotation of the member 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278261-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a radiant electric heater for a glass-ceramic top cooker
Inventor: MCWILLIAMS JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: H05B3/74
Filed: 1993-05-21
Abstract: A radiant electric heater having an electric heating element (1) in the form of an elongate electrically conductive strip supported on edge and partially embedded in a layer of microporous thermal and electrical insulation material (11; 11A, 11B) in a support dish (10) is manufactured by placing an elongate electrically conductive strip on edge in a groove (8) in a press tool (6), such that a portion of the strip protrudes from the groove, the groove being formed of a pattern corresponding to that required for a heating element (1) in the heater. A predetermined quantity of powdery microporous thermal and electrical insulation material is arranged between the press tool (6) and a support dish (10) of the heater, and the insulation material is compressed into the support dish with the press tool, the material being compacted to form a layer (11; 11A, 11B) of a desired density and simultaneously compacted against the portion of the strip protruding from the groove, to secure the strip on edge in partial embedment in the layer of the insulation material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280254-A (GB)
Title: A flash-light which can also operate as a reading light
Inventor: CHAN CHUNG HON
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 1993-07-20
Abstract: A flashlight comprising a main body and a flexible arm attached to the main body, the arm carrying a light source and being manoeuvrable into two positions: a first position in which the arm is received by the main body in a stowed position so that the flashlight operates as a conventional flashlight; and a second position in which the arm is removed from the stowed position so that the flashlight operates as a reading light.
Patent GB-2273355-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescence method of quantifying hydrocarbons dispersed in water
Inventor: MORROW LAWRENCE ROBERT
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: Amounts of hydrocarbons e.g. oil in water are measured by mixing a surfactant with the water containing oil, said surfactant comprising a non-aromatic surfactant able to solubilize into water the particular oil being tested for, and comparing the emission fluorescence of the surfactant/water mixture to previous correlations drawn between known amounts of oil in water and their emission fluorescence under similar conditions.
Patent GB-2272964-A (GB)
Title: Vertical wafer boat
Inventor: TANAKA TAKASHI
IPC: C30B31/14
Filed: 1993-11-29
Abstract: A vertical boat for holding a plurality of semiconductor wafers comprises end members (2) at the top and bottom of the vertical boat, and a plurality of support members (3, 4 not shown, 5, 6) vertically mounted on the end members (2) for supporting the wafers, each formed by a plate-like member having a series of slits (9, 10) defining plurality of support arms. Each support arm has a support projection (11, 12, 13, 14) at its end so that the inner portions (P) of the wafer (1) are supported by them and the periphery of the wafer (1) is non-contact with the arms of the support members (3, 4, 5, 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273394-A (GB)
Title: Alternating current generator for vehicles
Inventor: SHICHIJYO AKIYA
IPC: H02K3/28
Filed: 1993-12-02
Abstract: To reduce ripple and the number of slots necessary in an alternating current generator, a first three-phase star circuit (4) includes three first windings (Y1), a first rectifying circuit (6) for rectifying currents outputted from output terminals of the three first windings (Y1), and a second three-phase star circuit (5) includes three second windings (Y2) each of the three second windings being divided into two windings (Y1-1, Y2-2), and a second rectifying circuit (7) for rectifying currents outputted from output terminals of the three second windings (Y2). The three first windings (Y1) are inserted in slots of a stator core so that the three first windings (Y1) have phase differences of approximately 120 degrees from each other, and the two divided windings (Y2-1, Y2-2) are inserted in separate slots of the stator core, in which the three first windings (Y1) are inserted, so that the resultant output vectors of the respective two divided windings (Y2-1, Y2-2) have respective phase differences of approximately 30 degrees with respect to output vectors of the respective three first windings (Y1), the resultant rectified outputs being added together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273187-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory devices with redundancy circuits.
Inventor: SEO DONG-IL
IPC: G11C29/00
Filed: 1993-12-07
Abstract: A row redundancy circuit allowing fuse boxes to repair defective normal memory cells even in adjacent normal memory cell arrays. The row redundancy circuit includes a first memory cell array 20L having a first redundant memory cell array 30L for replacing a defective memory cell, a second memory cell array 20R being adjacent to the first memory cell array 20L and having a second redundant memory cell array 30R for replacing a defective memory cell. A fuse box associated with each respective redundant cell array allows a redundant cell to replace a defective cell in either of the normal all arrays. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286178-A (GB)
Title: Facsimile equipment:roll of recording paper
Inventor: MILFORD ROBERT
IPC: B65H75/18
Filed: 1994-02-01
Abstract: A recording medium kit for facsimile equipment comprising a roll 1 of thermally-sensitive recording paper of nominal width 210 millimetres wherein a respective adapter 2 is provided for releasable attachment to each side of the roll 1 to make the effective width of the roll 1 for mounting purposes a nominal 216 millimetres, the actual widths being within + 1 and - 2 millimetres of the aforesaid nominal widths.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287032-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition
Inventor: FORTUNE JOHN
IPC: C09G1/16
Filed: 1994-03-03
Abstract: A coating composition comprises between one and three pants by volume of silicone fluid and between two and six parts by volume of vegetable oil. The composition may also contain D-limonene and white spirit as solvents. The composition is used for cleaning and polishing plastics bodywork of motor cars.
Patent GB-2287371-A (GB)
Title: Radio transmitter power amplifier calibration
Inventor: ROZENTAL MARK
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: A method of calibration of a power amplifier for a radio transmitter is described, which is particularly relevant to the field of training of linear power amplifiers. In a calibration mode, an increasing signal, e.g. a ramp signal, is provided to the amplifier until the amplifier commences clipping. A value for said input is identified which does not cause clipping. Thereafter, in operational mode, the increasing input signal is limited to that level. In this manner, interference during training is avoided. A radio transmitter is also provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287636-A (GB)
Title: Palatable compositions comprising insoluble sugar beet fibre
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWARD LLOYD
IPC: A23L1/308
Filed: 1994-03-24
Abstract: The invention provides palatable sugar beet compositions consisting essentially of sugar and non-starch polysaccharides (dietary fibre), said material comprising 40 - 80% w/w of sugar and having a malty taste. The invention also provides processes for the preparation of palatable sugar beet compositions comprising the steps of: chopping raw sugar beet to produce raw sugar beet pieces, immediately followed by blanching the diced raw sugar beet pieces in steam or hot water at a temperature of at least 87 DEG C, followed by drying the blanched sugar beet pieces.
Patent GB-2291843-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy aid for vehicles
Inventor: GRIFFIN DENNIS
IPC: B64D25/18
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: A vehicle is prevented from or delayed from sinking in water by entraining atmospheric air within one or more air and water impervious mechanically expandable devices. The device may comprise an envelope supported by a central hollow post 6, and struts 4 pivotally connected to ribs 11, the struts and ribs being deployable by means of a roller 12, slidable on the post and operable to obturate air inlet apertures (24) (Fig. 4) in the post 6, once the struts and ribs have been extended. The device may be actuated automatically upon impact of the vehicle with water and is particularly applicable to helicopters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296921-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool
Inventor: SAVEKER JONATHAN JAMES
IPC: C22C32/00
Filed: 1995-05-25
Abstract: The tool comprises at least one cutting edge formed by a compacted mixture of carbide containing alloy steel and an oxide containing ceramic material, preferably zirconium oxide in an amount 0.01-15 wt% of the mixture, preferably in the region of 1 to 6 wt%, advantageously in the region of 3 wt%. The zirconia may be CaO stabilized. The mixture may additionally comprise particles of a hard or abrasive material, such as silicon carbide or aluminium carbide or a boride/carbide such as aluminium titanium diboride-titanium carbide.
Patent GB-2303155-A (GB)
Title: Paving system
Inventor: CROSS BRIAN VICTOR
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 1995-07-11
Abstract: A paving system in which a plurality of pavement blocks can be inter-engaged by means of grooves and projections formed on their edge surfaces. The grooves and projections may be of either triangular or trapeziform section. Edging blocks may be provided having some edge faces which are flat. Because the paving blocks can inter-engage at their edges, loads placed on one block are spread to neighbouring blocks.
Patent GB-2298996-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: ASHIDA HIDEO
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1995-11-27
Abstract: A mobile communication system applied to communication using terminals such as portable telephones, mobile telephones and car phones, and a radio station and a toll centre. The mobile communication system is provided with a radio station (1) for establishing communication with the mobile terminal (3) through a first radio communication link (4), and a toll centre (2) which transmits and receives communication signals to and from the radio station (1) and which has an exchange function. The radio station (1) and the toll centre (2) are connected via a second radio communication link (5) which uses a frequency band different from that of the first radio communication link (4). The size of the radio station can be reduced, thereby facilitating the installation of the radio station and decreasing the installation costs. Also, additional lines can easily be provided when the number of radio stations increases. Various embodiments involving modifications of the frequency interfaces or conversion units used in the radio station and toll centre are described.
Patent GB-2295704-A (GB)
Title: Multiplier core circuit using quadritail cell
Inventor: KIMURA KATSUJI
IPC: G06G7/164
Filed: 1995-11-30
Abstract: A multiplier core circuit uses four bipolar transistors or field-effect transistors M1, M2, M3, M4. An output signal of the circuit is differentially taken out from the output ends IL, IR. The receive at their bases or gates voltages [-Vx + (1/2)Vy] (Vx + Vy) (-Vx + Vy) and [Vx + (1/2)Vy] respectively. These four voltages may be (Vx - Vy), 2Vx, Vx and (2Vx - Vy) respectively. If a, b and c are positive constants, these four voltages may be expressed as [(a - c)Vx + (b - 1/c)Vy] (aVx + bVy) [(a - c)Vx + bVy], and [aVx + (b - 1/c)Vy], respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298220-A (GB)
Title: Surface marking systems
Inventor: MORGAN NOREDIN H
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: A surface marking system and a method of producing it has a marker permanently and strongly affixed to the surface during normal use thereof but it is also efficiently and economically removable from the surface during repair or recycling operations. The preferred systems use a reactive adhesive which, when cured, has a lap shear strength of at least about 1000 psi at about 25{C and a lap shear strength of about 50 psi or less at at least one temperature in the temperature range of from about 70{C to about 180{C. The use of curable epoxy adhesives is preferred.