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Patent GB-913537-A (GB)
Abstract: 913,537. Calculating-machines. BRENT, M. (Monroe Calculating Machine Co.). July 27, 1960, No. 26100/60. Class 106 (1). In a calculating machine with a printing mechanism having for each order a digit type member and mechanism for disabling it when it remains in its normal position, a selectively operable decimal point type member is associated and operable with one of the digit type members and when it is selected, the disabling mechanism for the associated digit type member is rendered ineffective even if that type member remains in un-set position. The printing mechanism described is such that zeros are normally not printed in front of the highest significant digit but if that digit is to the right of the decimal point, a zero will be printed to the left of the decimal point and in each order between it and the highest significant digit. The mechanism described is substantially the same as the decimal-point printing mechanism described in Specification 901,440, but in the present arrangement, the bail 37 which acts on the fingers 36 of the triggers 33 to release the swinging plates carrying the type wheels for printing is not operated if none of the actuators is moved from the zero position. For this purpose, the bail 37 is actuated by a finger 39 normally held in a disengaged position but depressible into an effective position by a bail 44 rocked when any of the arms 38, which raise the fingers 36 into the path of the bail 37, are rocked on movement of the actuators 18.
Patent GB-2256571-A (GB)
Title: Milled flavouring material
Inventor: SEAL RICHARD
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 1992-05-20
Abstract: A method of preparing a flavouring material to render it suitable for application to a snack base comprising milling a blend of powdered flavouring material and a known quantity of edible oil so that size of the suspended particles of flavouring material is less than 20 microns. A method of flavouring a snack base using the resulting blend and a snack product obtained thereby.
Patent GB-2257560-A (GB)
Title: A device for altering a tape drive mode
Inventor: SAWAI KUNIO
IPC: G11B15/44
Filed: 1992-07-10
Abstract: A device for altering a tape drive mode, comprising a movable shift member (57) arranged to be moved as the tape drive mode is altered, movement of the shift member being arranged to selectively engage a torque transmission means (47) with one of a pair of tape reels and to maintain the application of tension to a tape to prevent loosening of the tape during alteration of the tape drive mode from a playback/recorded mode to a rewind mode. The torque transmission means may comprise gears 50, 51 which intermesh alternately with gear 47 and are coaxial with the reel setting discs 10 and 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265722-A (GB)
Title: Current measuring transducer operating on the compensation principle
Inventor: JOHANSSON KAI
IPC: G01R15/18
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: A current measuring transducer operating on the compensation principle comprises two magnetic cores (C1, C2) with windings (Np, Ns) thereon for both a current (Ip) to be measured and for a compensation current (Is); and means (Um, Nm, R1, D, IA) for generating the compensation current and adjusting the magnitude thereof. To compensate for induced interference voltages, a further winding (Nc1, Nc2), is arranged about both magnetic cores, the windings (Nc1, Nc2) being series-connected in a closed loop through a frequency-dependent impendance (Z). The impedance (Z) has a high value at the frequency of the current to be measured (Ip) but a low value at the frequency of a saturating current (Im) applied (Um) at the first core (C1). The detector (D) detects asymmetry in the peak values of the saturating current (Im) and drives an integrating amplifier (IA). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277981-A (GB)
Title: Waterheating installations
Inventor: GRIFFITHS RICHARD MARTYN
IPC: F24H9/16
Filed: 1993-05-12
Abstract: In an unvented storage waterheater installation including an expansion relief valve 8, the outlet of the relief valve 8 is connected by a pipe 10 to a point of use, such as a W C cistern 17 in which water discharged by the relief valve 8 is subsequently used, thereby avoiding "waste of water". In a first alternative (see Figure 2, not shown) the point of use is a small storage cistern connected to a bath or basin. In a second alternative (see Figure 3) the point of use is a small tank connected via a non-return valve to the main supply pipe for the tank and the waterheater. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270476-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: VAN WEEREN FRANCES ANN
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 1993-09-10
Abstract: A game comprises a board having one or more tracks of cells, tokens equal to the number of players, a first set of cards each printed with a number of questions and answers, a second set of cards each imprinted with one question and its answer, and rules providing that movement of a token along a track, cell by cell, is effected by a player correctly answering questions chosen from the first cards at random and/or a question from a second card. Certain cells require an answer to a first card question and others an answer to a second card question. The first card questions may be of increasing difficulty and/or in numerical order - selection of the first player and the first card questions to be answered being made by throwing a dice. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271161-A (GB)
Title: Gearbox lubrication
Inventor: FIRTH BARRY
IPC: F16H57/04
Filed: 1993-09-23
Abstract: In a gearbox comprising a housing having a pair of opposed side walls, and a plurality of shafts supported in bearings 22 mounted in the side walls, the hearings are lubricated by a lubrication system which comprises a sump 30 located at an elevated position within the housing, and a flow passage 31 which extends down each side wall. Oil flowing from the sump down the flow passages is used to lubricate the bearings. The flow passages are preferably formed at least partially within each of the respective side walls 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284456-A (GB)
Title: Motion damper arrangement
Inventor: PEER STEPHEN
IPC: F16F7/02
Filed: 1993-12-01
Abstract: A motion damper arrangement (1) in a belt tensioner comprises first and second component surfaces (5 and 6) capable of sliding relative to one another in contact with a frictional element (7) therebetween. The frictional element (7) comprises an elongate chain of links (14) interlocked in head-to-tail fashion in a manner permitting limited movement between them. The heads (19) and tails (18) of the links (14) are of such material and shape that the said limited movement can cause a reversible wedging action between adjacent links (14) urging expansion of one of the links (14). The wedging action induced by the relative sliding of the surfaces (5 and 6) in one direction causes an increase in friction and a greater resistance to the relative sliding motion in the one direction than in the other direction which causes a release of the wedging action and friction increase to provide motion dam ping of different magnitudes for the two directions respectively of relative sliding of the surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276402-A (GB)
Title: A paving assembly
Inventor: CLARKE CAMERON JOHN ROSS
IPC: B28B7/34
Filed: 1992-10-12
Abstract: A paving assembly (1) comprises a plurality of paving elements (2) interconnected by a reinforcing and interconnecting mesh (5) of plastics material. Adjacent paving elements (2) are joined by frangible links (15) which assist in spacing the elements (2) to define interstices (9) to receive bedding sand. The links (15) have fault line (16) along which the links (15) may be broken to accomodate articulation between adjacent paving elements (2), on fitting. A mechanical interlock is formed when the paving is in place and the faces of the link posts (15) re-engage. In some cases a paving assembly (100) may comprise paving elements (101) which do not have a joining mesh. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to round balers
Inventor: ROUT ROGER JOHN
IPC: A01F15/08
Filed: 1994-08-19
Abstract: A device integral to, or operatively associated with, a round baler comprises a frame 1 for receiving a bale as it exits a round baler which, in use, is adapted to displace the bale laterally away from a first position at the rear of the baler to a second position to one side of the baler such that the tailgate of the baler can be closed without the need to move the baler forwards. A movable support member 5 is pivoted by piston 8, carrying the bale with it clear of the baler. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281715-A (GB)
Title: Master making apparatus and stencil unit
Inventor: SATO MITSUO
IPC: B41L13/06
Filed: 1994-09-12
Abstract: In an apparatus (102) for making a master by perforating a stencil with a thermal head (109) or similar heating device, in accordance with image data, a stencil unit (108) accommodating a stencil in the form of a roll (117) is removably located. The stencil unit has a holder portion (118) holding the roll, and a guide portion (see e.g. 119, fig. 2B) retaining the leading edge portion of the stencil paid out from the roll for thereby guiding it. The stencil consists of a film of thermoplastic resin on a porous substrate. Several alternative guide arrangements are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294282-A (GB)
Title: Combined draught excluder and door stop
Inventor: SWEENEY KAREN
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 1994-10-17
Abstract: A combined draught excluder and door stop for an internal door comprises two parallel tubes connected by a central web. The device is slid under the base of the door when it is open so that the tubes fit either side of the door with the central web located underneath the base of the door. The device is made from a single piece of material which is folded and sewn to form the web and tubes which may be filled with standard soft furnishings filling or wadding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294269-A (GB)
Title: Detergent composition
Inventor: CLARE JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 1994-10-21
Abstract: A detergent composition which comprises a surfactant selected from anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric and zwitteronic detergent-active compounds and mixtures thereof; a detergency builder comprising zeolite P having a silicon to aluminium ratio not greater than 1.33 (zeolite MAP); and a cellulytic enzyme. Preferably the zeolite MAP has a particle size (d50) of < 1.0 micrometre.
Patent GB-2295260-A (GB)
Title: Display panel devices
Inventor: HOGG DONALD MCKECHNIE
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: The invention describes a lightweight construction of a display panel device, conveniently of the kind suitable for use by estate agents and others wishing to dispose of the property to which the device is to be attached. In an example, the device comprises two panel members 4, 6, each having first edge portions 8 secured together by first hinge means 10 which may comprise weather-proof tape or be of so-called "plastics hinge" construction. Each panel 4, 6 has a second edge portion 12 to which is secured by a similar, second hinge means 14 an elongate secondary panel 16. The secondary panels 16 may be received between mounting strips if desired, and then secured e.g. to a window frame (20 Figure 3) of a building. In an alternative example, a triangular or trapezium-shaped fillet (26a Figure 4) of hinge panel may be used to render a display in a vertical position against an oblique building facia area. Advantageously, the device may be constructed of so-called fluted plastics material such as polypropylene, having a box-construction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297794-A (GB)
Title: Latch for sealed door
Inventor: LEE HOONG THYE ELDON
IPC: E05B17/00
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure mechanism for a door 15 hinged to a frame 19, comprising a bolt 13 and bolt drive mechanism 16 for mounting on a door 15, and a keep 17 for mounting on the frame 19 of the door 15, wherein the bolt 13 and keep 17 are shaped such that, as the bolt 13 enters the keep 17 during use, the door 15 is drawn towards the frame 19 to improve the seal between the door 15 and the frame 19. This arrangement provides for the easy latching of the door and subsequent compression of the gas seal by driving the bolt.
Patent GB-2289397-A (GB)
Title: Spawning case for use in an aquarium
Inventor: YOSHIDA NOBUYUKI
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 1995-05-16
Abstract: A spawning case for use in an aquarium comprises in combination a rectangular case body A and a filter B. The case body A is arranged within the aquarium so as to communicate with water. The case body A includes a multiplicity of passage slits 11 and a W-shaped partition member 20 having communication paths 24 formed at its valleys. The filter B is removably mounted on the external surface of the case body A, to provide a clean spawning environment. The filter B includes on its one side an intake which is brought into intimate contact with the passage slits 11, and at its upper portion a discharge port 33 capable of being selectively directed toward either the interior or the exterior of the case body A so that a flow of water can be generated after spawning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287129-A (GB)
Title: Switch controller
Inventor: KREBS PAUL B
IPC: H01H3/14
Filed: 1993-06-28
Abstract: A switch controller having a housing cover (26) with a central ridge (26a) and opposed top surfaces (26b) which incline downwardly away from the central ridge. The top surfaces also incline on progressing from one end of the housing to the opposite end. A pair of footpads (28, 30) are mounted on the upper surface of the housing and incline consistently with their associated portions of the housing surfaces. The under surfaces of the footpads have spaced apart contact points thereon. Underlying the contact points are associated switches (36c-36m) which are actuated by pressing downwardly on selected regions of the footpads. Fulcrum means are disposed between the associated pairs of contact points and switches to inhibit simultaneous actuation of adjacent switches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301552-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic material and method of use
Inventor: ANDERSON KEITH
IPC: G10K11/168
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: An acoustic material (20) for use in soundproofing or modifying sound comprises a relatively massive layer (24) bonded to a flexible, impact absorbing layer (26), the relatively massive layer having at least one rectilinear groove (28) formed therein. A structure comprising two or more intersecting surfaces, such as a flight of stairs, may be soundproofed by locating a groove portion of the acoustic material adjacent the intersection of the surfaces, bending the acoustic material around the structure so that the acoustic material conforms to the shape of the surfaces, and securing the acoustic material to the structure on either side of the intersection. Sealant (52) may be injected into the or each groove of the grooved portion.
Patent GB-2301801-A (GB)
Title: Portable trailer
Inventor: SMITH CHARLES DOUGLAS WILSON
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: A single-wheeled wheelbarrow is provided with a towing arrangement 13,15,16 to enable it to be towed behind a vehicle as a trailer. The barrow comprises a frame 1 supporting a detachable container 2 having a hinged or detachable lid. Mounted at one end of the frame 1 is the towing arrangement 13,15,16, a pair of retractable lifting handles 8 and a pair of adjustable support legs 10. Mounted below the other end of the frame 1 is a single wheel 4 on a lockable caster hub assembly 3. Handles 8 and legs 10 are extended, and rotation of the caster 3 is locked when converting from a trailer to a wheelbarrow. A sprung suspension (not shown) may be provided between the wheel 4 and the frame 1.
Patent GB-2290119-A (GB)
Title: Flexible rock bolt
Inventor: CALANDRA JR FRANK
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: A flexible multi-strand steel cable 22 of a preselected length is inserted in a bore hole 18 drilled in a rock formation 12 above an underground excavation. The cable 22 includes an anchor end portion 24 frictionally engaging the bore hole 18 and, also chemically bonded to it. The cable 22 extends out of the bore hole 18 and includes a drive end portion 26 that retains a bearing plate 102 engaging the rock surface 16. The drive end portion 26 includes a plug 50 comprising a pair of diametrically positioned jaw members 54, 56 which are urged into nonrotational gripping engagement with the steel cable by movement of the housing 82. End portions 68 of the jaw members 54, 56 extend out of the housing 82, and are engaged by a torque transmitting device (not shown) to transmit upward thrust and rotation through the jaw members 54, 56 to the cable 22 to place it in tension to reinforce the overlying strata of the rock formation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291324-A (GB)
Title: Kettle for boiling small quantities of water using a non-flat bottom
Inventor: SHARPLES JAMES HENRY
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1995-07-07
Abstract: A heating apparatus for a liquid comprises a vessel (1) having a base and a side walls (2, 3), and a planar electrical element (5) integrated in the base wall (2). In order to render the apparatus efficient when only a small quantity liquid is to be heated, the base wall (2) of the vessel (1) surrounding the element (5) is inclined towards the element (5) so that the liquid retained in the vessel (1) is directed on to the element (5). Preferably, the portion of the base wall (2) of the vessel (1) surrounding the element comprises a lip (9) whereby the element (5) is stepped downwardly from the base wall (2) to form a well whereby a small quantity of liquid is retained either in direct contact with or directly above the element (5). The angle ( alpha ) of inclination of the base wall (2) of the vessel (1) to the element (5) is preferably at least 5 DEG .
Patent GB-2305412-A (GB)
Title: A Submersible Vehicle
Inventor: BAYLISS PAUL SAMUEL
IPC: B63G7/02
Filed: 1995-09-21
Abstract: A submersible vehicle 1 comprises a camera 5 for viewing an area ahead of the vehicle through window 3. Positioned in front of the window are indicators 6,7 the position of which is dependent on the attitude of the vehicle and which are visible in the image produced by the camera. The attitude of the vehicle at the time an image is produced can be determined by the position of the indicators appearing on that image. The invention is particularly applicable where the camera produces a real time image to an operator remote from the vehicle, enabling the operator to obtain attitude data directly from the image. Each indicator preferably comprises a length of lossy optical fibre.
Patent GB-2295207-A (GB)
Title: Bearing assembly with sensors
Inventor: LEMOINE RICHARD L
IPC: B21B38/00
Filed: 1995-10-12
Abstract: One or more sensors 26, 28, 30 are mounted on the inside surface of a stationary race (14) in a bearing housing (10). Parameters sensed by the sensors are fed along wires to contacts on the outside surface of the stationary race and detected by transmitters mounted in the housing. The detected information is electrically fed from the transmitters to an electronic system (80) located outside the housing. The race contacts may be engaged by spring-loaded balls in the transmitters. The parameters sensed include temperature, vibration, speed and load. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295985-A (GB)
Title: A container
Inventor: THOMPSON RICHARD
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1995-12-15
Abstract: A container (10), in which at least a portion of the container (11), is formed by a method comprising:   - forming a sheet of cover material (12) of appropriate shape and size; - placing the cover sheet in an injection moulding machine so that the sheet is in contact with one of the mould surfaces; and   - injection moulding the portion of the container; wherein, the cover sheet and injection moulded portion of the container form a unitary member in which the cover sheet and injection moulded portion (13) are closely bonded/adhered to one another. The injection moulded portion may be of clear material with the cover sheet 12 having a cutout 15 to provide windows. The cover sheet 12 may be produced by flocking fibres on to a vacuum formed base material, then including a pattern on to the flocked fibres followed by cutting the material to an appropriate size and shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299718-A (GB)
Title: Fuse assembly
Inventor: BENITO DERICK VERNON JOHN
IPC: H01H31/12
Filed: 1996-04-01
Abstract: A fuse assembly 1 includes a plurality of fuses, eg. 4, which are automatically and sequentially connected into an electrical network on failure of an operatively positioned fuse so that transient current surges can be prevented from damaging equipment in the network and from unnecessarily closing down the network for manual repair. The assembly has a carrier 2 biased for relative rotation with respect to contacts 14, 18 in the network and fuses with latching contact mechanisms 7 releasable on rupture of the fuse to permit rotation of the carrier.
Patent GB-2300363-A (GB)
Title: Cricket game apparatus
Inventor: CHAMBERS DAVID ANDREW
IPC: A63F7/20
Filed: 1996-04-30
Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game simulating the game of cricket comprises a miniature cricket bat (1) including a strap or the like (2) to secure same to the finger of a player. A ball projecting device comprises a representation of a bowler with a support (52) carrying body (49) with an arm (50) pivoted about horizontal axis (51). One end of the arm is coupled with spring (48) and the other end carries a cup (53) which may be rotated by a knob (54) and into which a resilient ball (16) may be placed. The knob (54) may be held between the fingers and may be drawn downwards against force of spring (48) and manually manipulated whereby on release the arm (50) pivots to project ball (16) from cup (53), either with or without spin imparted by knob (54), towards a player holding the bat (1). The arrangement enables players to exercise a considerable degree of skill and control over both bowling of the ball and striking same with the bat. Also disclosed is a fielding device for catching the ball as well as a further ball projecting device comprising a barrel with spring loaded striker pin. A ball (Figure 16 - not shown) comprises a solid portion 16 made of neoprene or the like with a groove 17 in which can be placed a nitrile rubber O-ring 18 to form the seam.
Patent GB-2305416-A (GB)
Title: Labels on a backing strip
Inventor: WILKEY ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 1996-06-12
Abstract: A strip of labels is formed by providing a backing strip 20 having a labelling strip 10 superimposed over it, then dividing the labelling strip into successive labels L and waste regions W: the waste regions W are more firmly secured to the backing strip than the labels L and effectively reinforce the strength of the labelling strip for passage through a label application machine. The waste regions may be more firmly secured by the use of a solvent, a stronger adhesive or welding, or the use of a release agent such as silicone in the label regions. The front face of each label may be coated with contact adhesive so that it can be applied directly to an article without prior removal from the backing strip. Alternatively, it may be the labels that are more firmly bonded to the backing strip than are the waste regions, the latter being removed to leave successive labels adhered to the backing strip.
Patent GB-2317604-A (GB)
Title: Container closures
Inventor: FEDORAK DAVID PAUL
IPC: B65D5/72
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A container such as a milk carton has a plug portion which may be removed to form a dispensing aperture and a slide for covering the plug or aperture before and after dispensing. The container may be opened by pulling on a cord.