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Patent GB-2236379-A (GB)
Title: Sound-proofing device
Inventor: HEIBERGER FRANZ
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 1989-09-19
Abstract: A sound-proofing panel for the cladding of machines consists of a thick foam board (28), over which is glued a tear-resistant plastic sheet (38). The connection to the frame (12, 14) of the machine is made by means of self-catching strip fastenings (27). The panel has a very good appearance, is light-weight, offers good soundproofing and is simple to assemble. A plurality of the panels may be assembled together to form a sound proof enclosure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225870-A (GB)
Title: Zoom camera with movable light unit
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G03B13/06
Filed: 1989-12-06
Abstract: A zoom camera has a light unit which is movable in a direction of an optical axis and is constituted by a movable light emitting tube 15a and reflection shade 15b and a static condenser lens. The position of the movable unit is controlled by a cam groove 20 of a cam member 18 which is moved laterally in accordance with movement of the zoom lens via drive 23. An intermediate lever 24 is provided between the cam member and the light unit so as to rotate about a pivot 25, the lever having an association pin 26 which is engaged in the cam groove 20 and slot 27 which engages with pin 16b of the unit so that a small movement m of the cam member can cause a larger movement M of the light unit. Movement of the zoom lens can also cause movement of the zoom view finder using cam grooves 21 and 22. The zoom view finder and light unit may be in a common housing (Fig 2). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2244424-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable supports
Inventor: STANWELL-SMITH COLIN
IPC: A47B97/08
Filed: 1990-04-27
Abstract: In a multi-legged stand each of the legs is pivotably attached to a common structural element and a strut individual to each leg is pivotably attached to its respective leg and to a sliding member individual thereto, retained with the structural element and slideably displaceable in the direction of the structural element. A clamp is provided for clamping the sliding members against displacement relative to the structural member. In practise the clamp can be released to release the sliding members, the structural member can then be located in a desired spacial position and the clamp is then re-secured, to secure the sliding members against displacement relative to the structural member, thus to fix the structural member in the desired spacial position. The stand is particularly a tripod and can be used in camera tripods, easels and outdoor stands for instruments, such as telescopes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240308-A (GB)
Title: A retractable suspension of a transportable temporary accommodation unit
Inventor: RATCLIFFE GORDON WOOD
IPC: B65D90/18
Filed: 1990-05-01
Abstract: A transportable temporary accommodation unit has a box-like body structure mounted on pivotal leaf springs 10 connected to a wheeled axle 8. Remotely operable locking means enable locking members to be selectively engaged with or disengaged from cooperating brackets 21, such that the vehicle may either be supported on its wheels, the end 20 of a spring 10 held in bracket 21, or rest with the underside of the body structure on the ground surface, in which case the pivotally movable wheeled axle 8 and springs 10 are enclosed within the body structure. The trailer may be provided with one or more hydraulic rams 11 to raise and lower the body structure between the two support positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233369-A (GB)
Title: Mineral working machine
Inventor: MASOVICH FELIX ZINOVIEVICH
IPC: E21C31/00
Filed: 1990-06-26
Abstract: An arm (6) rotatable in a vertical plane extends from a casing 1 and carries a working member (2) rotatable about a horizontal axis. The working member (2) has a driven gear (8) meshed with a drive gear (9) which cooperates, via an operative connection (10), with a motor (11) mounted in the casing (1). The arm and the drive gear 9 have a common rotation axis (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234708-A (GB)
Title: Rotary printing press with cylinder adjustment apparatus
Inventor: JAHN HANS-GEORG
IPC: B41J13/24
Filed: 1990-08-02
Abstract: A rotary printing press provided with apparatus for the engagement and disengagement of a varnishing/rubber-covered cylinder (2) with respect to an impression cylinder (3) and/or a metering/plate cylinder (1); the shaft of the varnishing rubber- covered cylinder (2) being set in a rotatable ring (4). The ring is spring-urged towards two support stops (7, 8) and comprises a circumferential section (5) indented from the outer circular periphery of the ring. The indented circumferential section is designed to achieve the disengaging displacement of the varnishing rubber-covered cylinder (2) from the impression cylinder (3) by being brought, by rotation of the ring, into a position opposite a first (7) of the said two support stops (7, 8). The ring is spring-urged in the direction of the motoring plate cylinder, and the other (8) of the said two support stops lies in the open angle defined by the shaft-connecting lines and is displaceable under remote control by a piston (11) to cause tripping of cylinder (2) with respect to cylinder (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248047-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible cover arrangement for vehicle platforms
Inventor: DAVIS PHILIP PETER
IPC: B60J7/06
Filed: 1990-09-18
Abstract: A collapsible cover arrangement for covering the load on a vehicle platform, comprises a framework structure having a plurality of framework sections slidable by means of wheeled trolleys (28) on a guide rail structure (32), each trolley having a pair of wheels (48) which engage in a track constituted by an upwardly directed recess (42), the wheels running in the recess so that the trolley is supported with laterally restricted freedom of movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249448-A (GB)
Title: Stepped frequency radar
Inventor: GARROD ADRIAN GEORGE
IPC: G01S13/32
Filed: 1990-10-30
Abstract: A radar system suitable for short range operation includes a radar transmitter and a radar receiver the radar transmitter comprising an FM modulator 7, 6, 2 adapted to provide stepped frequency modulation (F1-F6 Fig 2a) of a transmitted carrier wave between a plurality of different frequencies wherein the duration T of the steps is such in relation to the range of a target to be detected that demodulated radar echo signals (F1-F5 Fig 2b) received from the target differ in frequency as compared with the frequency of the contemporaneously transmitted radar modulation signals. The first IF on line 11 is synchronously demodulated in I and Q channels, which are each mixed with a frequency equal to the step frequency to provide baseband signals digitally processed to provide the range indication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-910241-A (GB)
Abstract: 910,241. Wash-basins. GOSLETT & CO. Ltd., ALFRED. Jan. 27, 1961 [Feb. 4, 1960], No. 4071/60. Class 26. A wash-hand basin 2 or like sanitary fitting is secured to and supported by, e.g., a wall, an outlet 4 being located in the base of the bowl, which is shielded by a member 5 mounted below the bowl and extending to a position short of a floor. The shield member 5 is secured against the wall by screws in eyes 6 formed in projections 7. There is a surround 9 at the top of the basin 2, the rear part of which extends upward to form two oppositelydisposed apertured surfaces 10, 11 and an apertured surface 12. On the latter a masking member 17 is located which contacts the side edges thereof, with its centre in spaced relation to the aperture 16 or apertures in the surface 12. In apertures 14, 15 in the surfaces 10, 11 are mounted water-supply valves, which are otherwise mountable, at least one wateroutlet nozzle being located in the aperture 16. The member 17 is secured to the surface 12 by bolts 18, in bolts 19, 20 in the member 17 and surface 12, and nuts 21. The basin 2 has an overflow outlet 7 leading to a passage forming a ridge accommodated in a depression 8 in the member 5 and when it is wall-mounted the masking member 17 might be dispensed with. According the the Provisional Specification, the members 5 and 17 may have "keyhole" slots for hooking on to screws fixed to a wall on which the basin is mounted.
Patent GB-2240835-A (GB)
Title: Valve structure
Inventor: HAYNER PAUL F
IPC: F15B13/043
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: A valve structure for use in the pilot valve of a servo-controlled hydraulic valve assembly comprises a nozzle (136), a flapper (144) movable toward and away from the nozzle (136), and a buffer (196) integral with the nozzle (136) and disposed so as to prevent the nozzle (136) and the flapper (144) from being pressed against each other. The nozzle is screw-threaded into a valve housing so as to be adjustable towards and away from the flapper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248754-A (GB)
Title: Electronic painting system
Inventor: SLIVERBROOK KIA
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 1991-04-18
Abstract: A two dimensional computer generated image system generates images using a tablet and stylus. Drawn lines are reduced to a series of parabolic splines by curve fitting and an outline corresponding to a given curiform pen nib is created. The outline is produced for each of a number of spline segments, end caps are formed and the outline filled. Different nib shapes can be generated by varying the nib tension and nib width may be varied along a spline. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243996-A (GB)
Title: Liquid hair cosmetic applicator
Inventor: KIMURA MASARU
IPC: A45D19/02
Filed: 1991-04-23
Abstract: A liquid hair cosmetic applicator comprising a comb member (8) mounted to a front shaft (2) with an applying member (3, 5), and teeth portion (8a) of the comb member being arranged parallel to said applying member, characterised in that on one side portion (2b) of a substantially rectangular front end region (2a) of a front shaft (2), retaining members such as hook-like ribs (2c) are provided, while on mounting portion (8b) of a comb member (6), engaging members such as engaging pieces (8e) which are retained by the members (20) are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243560-A (GB)
Title: Destroying halogenated hydrocarbon in waste materials
Inventor: JACOBSON ESTHER
IPC: B01J19/12
Filed: 1991-05-03
Abstract: The release into the atmosphere of halogenated hydrocarbons from equipment using them is prevented by passing them through a chamber where they are irradiated by, for example a laser beam or U.V. light, to split off the halogen, which is than converted to a halide salt, or absorbed. The halocarbon may be detected automatically and the resulting response used to actuate the irradiation.
Patent GB-2248197-A (GB)
Title: Powder and granule inspection apparatus
Inventor: TOKOYAMA KATSUMI
IPC: B04C5/14
Filed: 1991-09-05
Abstract: A powder granule inspection apparatus that samples powder granules that flow through an online tube 110 by a sampling nozzle 200, carries out automatically at least inspection of foreign particles in the sample and removes them, has a supply hopper 13 for storing a predetermined amount X of the sample, a feeder device 21 for cutting out a small amount of granules from the hopper and continuously feeding them in a single layer onto a rotary table 1, a photosensing device (4, Fig 2, not shown) for detecting foreign particles in the sample, a suction device (5) for removing the foreign particles, a suction device 8 for removing the good particles, a weighing hopper 15 for temporarily storing a desired amount of the good particles, the remainder of the sample in the supply hopper 13 being returned to the online tube 110 by an overflow tube 19 and a transfer tube 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259778-A (GB)
Title: Testing radar antenna systems
Inventor: STEVENS MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 1991-09-17
Abstract: For testing and calibration of a radar antenna array system (12, 16, 6, 4) both in transmission and reception, each array element (4) is provided with a coupler (42). For transmission testing, a test-transmission signal is sampled via the coupler (42) of each active element (4) by a transmission calibration detector (54), the signal passing via a splitter (48) and a switch (52). For testing reception, a test pulse from a calibration test pulse generator (20) is coupled (52, 50, 48) to each active element (4) and is detected by receiver circuitry. In a circular phased array system (Fig 1 not shown) on a tower, RF components are located near the antenna elements (4) to reduce losses and delays and should an element (4) fail to receive, a twin element (4) in a corresponding position is not used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248261-A (GB)
Title: Brickwork template
Inventor: HARPER KENNETH RUPERT GOWAN
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1991-09-30
Abstract: A brickwork quoin template (10) comprises flanks defining a brickwork quoin. Each flank (11, 12) is made up of a series of guide members (14, 15, 16, 17) which define the heights of a number of brick courses and the positions of quoin bricks in these courses. The lowermost guide member (17) of each flank is clamped to an existing brick course after it has been adjusted so that the quoin defined is vertical. The bricks of the quoin can then be laid using the guide members as guides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260451-A (GB)
Title: Retaining pcb in edge connector
Inventor: YU LAN
Filed: 1991-10-10
Abstract: A pcb edge connector 20 has a body with the cross-section of an E. Posts 22 extend from the central limb of the E. Each post has a hook 221 for engaging a hole in a pcb to retain the pcb in a connected location as shown. Each of a pair of removable retainers 30, shown latched into the base of the body at 211, has a retaining arm 331 to help retain the pcb. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252518-A (GB)
Title: Impact mill
Inventor: LIEBING STEPHEN
IPC: B02C13/18
Filed: 1991-11-04
Abstract: An impact mill specifically for grains and seeds includes a distribution head (4) rotatable in a housing (2) about an axis (3) to throw raw material against an impact body (17) surrounding the distribution head (4). The impact body (17) is rotatable about an axis (18) inclined to that of the distribution head (4) whereby wear on the impact body (17) by the material incident thereon from the distribution head (4) is equalised over the internal surface area thereof. As shown, the distribution head (4) is driven from below by a motor (8), and includes a horizontal disc (9) from which extend radial or curved blades. A mounting (16) for impact body (17) is arranged in a lid (2) and various constructions of body (17) are disclosed. The distribution head (4) may be secured to lid (2). Various driving arrangements are disclosed. Impact rings of varying heights/shapes may be utilised for different materials, and the angle of inclination ( alpha ) may be adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259022-A (GB)
Title: Walking aid for animals
Inventor: HILL RICHARD WALLACE
IPC: A61H3/04
Filed: 1992-07-21
Abstract: A walking aid for a four legged animal, eg a dog, comprises a cradle 10 attachable below the animal's hind quarters, support members 18 pivotally attached to the cradle, and wheels 24 on the support members. Resilient means, eg springs 52, are provided for biassing the support members below the cradle. The pivot between the cradle and the support members allows an animal to lie down with the aid attached. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256804-A (GB)
Title: Dental cleansing member
Inventor: GATHANI NARESH
IPC: A61C15/00
Filed: 1992-08-04
Abstract: Dental floss or tape is impregnated and/or coated with a pH sensitive dye which changes colour in an acid environment, thus alerting the user to the potential presence of dental caries. The floss or tape may incorporate a wax to restrict leaching of the dye.
Patent GB-2260305-A (GB)
Title: Article transport assemblies
Inventor: CALLADINE DAVID
IPC: B65B23/12
Filed: 1992-10-02
Abstract: An assembly for transporting articles from a first location to a second location. The assembly comprises means 12 defining a low friction zone to move the articles to a conveyor 14 from a first arrangement at the first location to a predetermined second arrangement at the conveyor. The conveyor 14 comprises a plurality of lanes 28 adapted to receive the articles in the predetermined second arrangement and at least one movable elongate flexible member for each lane 28 to convey the articles along the lanes. The assembly is particularly useful for conveying biscuits from, for example, an oven to wrapping machines 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271503-A (GB)
Title: Dishwasher with heat exchanger
Inventor: DALL OGLIO ERMINIO
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1992-10-16
Abstract: A washing machine eg a dishwasher (10) comprises a tank (11) for containing dishes in which are present nozzles (12, 13) for the emission of water sprays. Said nozzles are selectively interconnected by exchange means (14) to an electric water heater (17) and to a water recycling system (16, 19, 20, 21, 22) sucking water from the bottom of the tank. The water recycling system comprises an element (20) for heat exchange with the water being heated with said water heater (17). Element (20) is in the form of a coil immersed in the chamber containing the water heated in the water heater. In this manner the water running in the recycling system is kept hot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264857-A (GB)
Title: Glove for sports or other use
Inventor: HOSER ANNELIESE
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 1992-10-23
Abstract: A sports glove, e.g. a goalkeeper's glove, has a latex ply 1 and comprises an inner hand part forming a palm and finger region, with the latex ply covering the external surface thereof. The internal surface of the latex ply 1 is mounted on a carrier ply 2 of textile fabric which is itself provided with a water impervious layer 5, (6) to prevent moisture reaching an inner glove part. The layer is formed either by impregnating it with a waterproof substance 5 or by covering it with a waterproof layer (6) such as a plastics film. The inner glove part comprises foam material 4 and a textile cover fabric 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261138-A (GB)
Title: Radio loudspeaker telephone device capable of automatically preventing howling on execution of calling operation
Inventor: HIRASAWA NAOKI
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 1992-10-28
Abstract: A radio loudspeaker telephone device 30 comprises a radio controller 18 which makes a radio transmitter 15, 17 transmit to a radio channel a dial signal representative of a destination subscriber telephone set. The radio controller produces a timing signal representative of a first time instant at which the radio controller receives a response signal through a radio receiver 16, 17 from the radio channel indicating that the destination subscriber telephone set is not busy. A detecting circuit 33 produces a ring-back tone detection signal while the detecting circuit detects a ring-back tone signal. A switch unit 32 usually connects a microphone 11 to the radio transmitter, but disconnects the radio transmitter from the microphone for a time duration from the first time instant of the timing signal up to a second time instant at which the ring-back tone detection signal disappears. First and second attenuating circuits 20, 21 may be connected between the microphone 11 and the switch unit 32 and between the radio receiver 16 and the loudspeaker 12, respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261365-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning assembly
Inventor: SELKIN WILLIAM E
IPC: A47L1/08
Filed: 1992-11-12
Abstract: A cleaning assembly has a cleaning head 11, a squeegee blade 14 and a sponge 15. The head is mounted on a hollow handle 16 for supply of cleaning liquid to the head via a manually rotatable valve device 17 of disc form having a raised rim 18 with a cut away portion 19. The disc has an eccentric aperture 18 for flow of liquid from the handle towards the sponge, the handle and aperture 21 being aligned. When the disc is rotated, the interior of the handle is cut off by the disc so that no liquid flows and the squeegee blade 14 can be used to wipe the cleaned surface dry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259919-A (GB)
Title: Paint composition
Inventor: ANTROBUS KEITH PHILIP
IPC: C09D7/00
Filed: 1992-11-17
Abstract: A paint composition for an aerosol comprising a resin and propellant characterised in that the propellant is also a solvent for at least a major proportion of the solids. Dimethyl other is exemplified, another propellant, eg. propane or butane, may be present which is not a solvent for at least some of the resin solids. A paint composition is also disclosed wherein the paint comprises a resin selected from the group consisting of acrylic resins, modified acrylic resins, nitro cellulose, cellulose derivatives and blends thereof.
Patent GB-2261761-A (GB)
Title: Sub-sea sign
Inventor: DEAL RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 1992-11-18
Abstract: A sub-sea sign comprises alpha-numeric characters (2) each located in a respective aperture (3) of a support member (4). The alpha-numeric characters and the support member are formed of PTFE. The alpha-numeric members have a front surface protruding from the front surface of the support member and are inserted from the rear surface of the support member. The apertures (3) and the alpha-numeric members have a chamfer such that the alpha-numeric member is prevented from passing entirely through the front face of the support member (4). The sub-assembly may be mounted on a backing member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278644-A (GB)
Title: Modified cryogenic diffusion pump
Inventor: HEMMERICH JOHANN LUDWIG
IPC: F04B37/06
Filed: 1993-05-20
Abstract: A pumping device is provided which is suitable for pumping mixtures of gases at cryogenic temperatures which is a combination of a cryogenic diffusion pump and a thermal gradient barrier diffusion pump. Specifically the pumping device comprises an elongate body (1) of material capable of withstanding cryogenic temperatures and of sustaining an axial temperature gradient in use, said body having an inlet for the gas mixture and an outlet (3) for one or more gases to be pumped wherein the outlet is fitted with a porous barrier (4) through which gases must pass to exit the device, said porous body having a heating means (5) disposed at its outlet side. The pumping device is designed for use in pumping waste gas mixtures from a fusion reactor containing helium. In such a use the outer surfaces of the body (1) and the outlet tube (3) are cooled to a temperature which causes hydrogen isotopes and impurities thereon, allowing pumping of the helium alone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271781-A (GB)
Title: Metal particulates and porous metal media
Inventor: GEIBEL STEPHEN ARTHUR
IPC: B01D39/20
Filed: 1993-10-18
Abstract: The porous metal media comprise sintered metal particulates each having a core and a surface, the particulates comprising at least about 60 wt.% of a base metal including at least one of iron and nickel, at least about 11 wt.% chromium and no more than about 0.06 wt.% carbon. The surfaces of the particulates are enriched with at least one treatment element in an amount and depth sufficient to enhance the resistance of the particulates to undesirable oxidation. The invention also includes a fine metal filter medium formed from sintered metal fibres, which has enhanced resistance to corrosion and/or to high temperature oxidation.
Patent GB-940119-A (GB)
IPC: B65D41/34
Abstract: 940,119. Bottle &c. closure caps. WEST CO. Inc. July 27, 1960 [July 29, 1959; Feb. 4, 1960], No. 26073/60. Heading B8T. A tamper-proof closure for a container comprises a cap portion 16 connected through a weakened zone 18 with a retaining ring 17 formed with grooves 23 engageable with axially extending ribs 15 on the container neck to prevent relative rotation between the container and ring 17. The closure is compressed on to the container neck to form a thread in the cap portion 16 corresponding to that on the container.