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Patent GB-2201996-A (GB)
Title: Pivot assemblies for windows
Inventor: DOUGLAS JACK ERNEST
IPC: E05D7/086
Filed: 1987-03-10
Abstract: A bearing assembly, for a window pivot assembly; in which a bearing member 12 is adjustably clamped between members 11 and 13 so as to be progressively and evenly radially expandable to provide controlled frictional resistance to relative pivotal movements between components 16 and 17 of the pivot assembly. The bearing assembly is arranged to urge the components 16 and 17 towards a bearing plate 19 therebetween to provide further frictional resistance. One component 16, 17 has a recess 55 and the length of the recess can be selectively restricted by the blocking element 64 so that a retractable retaining plunger 51 has restricted movement to limit relative arcuate movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192130-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions containing chromium complexes
Inventor: SILVER JACK
IPC: A61K31/555
Filed: 1987-06-10
Abstract: Neutral 3:1 hydroxypyrone:chromium(III) complexes in which each ligand is separately provided by 3-hydroxy-4-pyrone or a 3-hydroxy-4-pyrone in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms attached to ring carbon atoms are replaced by an aliphatic hydrocarbon group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms are of value for use in the treatment of conditions such as diabetes responding to an increase in the level of chromium in the bloodstream.
Patent GB-2209002-A (GB)
Title: Memory cartridge and game apparatus using the same
Inventor: OKADA SATORU
IPC: A63F13/73
Filed: 1988-08-23
Abstract: A "computer game" comprising a memory cartridge attachably/detachably loaded to a game machine which includes a microprocessor and a working RAM provided in association with the microprocessor is modified in that the memory cartridge can generate a password from game status data including data of score, power or energy and the stage number which are stored in the working RAM. The password thus generated is displayed on a display. The game can then be interrupted when the password is inputted by a player prior to starting a succeeding game in accordance with the display, the inputted password restores the game status data in the working RAM. Thus the microprocessor can start a succeeding game from the game status at the timing when the preceding game was terminated. 
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Patent GB-2209812-A (GB)
Title: Intermediate brake hose coupler
Inventor: KUBO HIROSHI
IPC: F16L3/12
Filed: 1988-09-05
Abstract: An intermediate coupler for hoses, attachable to a vehicle body, includes a coupling body 31 with hose joints J1 and J2 at opposite ends, and a mounting member 32 caulkedly bound to an intermediate base portion 34 of the coupling body. The coupling body has, at its intermediate base portion and in a consecutively stepped manner, a mounting portion 40 and a flange 41 provided on one side of the mounting portion. The flange has a diameter larger than that of the mounting portion 40. The mounting member has an insert hole (43, Fig. 5) provided with a tapered surface (46) divergent towards its outer end face. 
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Patent GB-2236770-A (GB)
Title: Mercerisation of fibres
Inventor: KI LEUNG SUI
IPC: D06B7/02
Filed: 1989-09-01
Abstract: Apparatus for mercerising fibres, eg of cotton, comprises a reaction kier (1) within which are two sets (3, 4) of steel meshes between which the fibres (5) are compressed to prevent contraction during mercerisation. The gases, notably oxygen and nitrogen, within the reaction kier (1) are drawn out by a vacuum pump and the reaction kier (1) is subsequently flooded with carbon dioxide gas. Mercerisation liquid is then applied to the fibres within the reaction kier (1), under pressure. The fibres are subsequently washed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237019-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing water-diluted modified epoxyaminorubber adduct
Inventor: BABKINA MIROSLAVA MIKHAILOVNA
IPC: C08G18/64
Filed: 1989-10-12
Abstract: A method for preparing a water-diluted modified epoxyaminorubber adduct comprises reacting a diane epoxy resin with a maleinized butadiene rubber having opened anhydride groups and with an acidic component such as resin, and then with secondary amines. The epoxyaminorubber adduct is then modified by reaction with a nitrogen-containing curing agent and polyaminoimidazoline, followed by neutralization to give the desired product. The invention is useful for application of protective coatings on articles of ferrous or non-ferrous metals by cathodic electrodeposition.
Patent GB-2226033-A (GB)
Title: Flame resistant materials
Inventor: ATKINSON ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 1989-11-23
Abstract: A combustion modified material comprises a polymer foam incorporating expandable graphite in which a substantially water-insoluble neutralising substance is incorporated to control the pH value of the material during and after manufacture.
Patent GB-2230330-A (GB)
Title: Drying device for washing machines
Inventor: PINA POBES JOSE LUIS
IPC: D06F58/02
Filed: 1990-04-05
Abstract: A double turbine (3) draws in air from the environment and from the tank (7) and in this path the moisture is removed, forcing the air towards heating elements (2) placed in two different ducts. One of these ducts leads into the front top part of the loading door (10) of the machine and through the other one the hot flow is sent towards the side surface of the drum (6), passing inside the latter where it is drawn in by the double turbine (3) in order to start a new cycle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234795-A (GB)
Title: Tube with connector for vacuum cleaning equipment
Inventor: GAILES MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: F16L37/04
Filed: 1990-08-09
Abstract: A conduit member comprising a tubular element which has a first end and a second end, said first end being adapted to receive the second end of an identical tubular element, and a collar which is adapted to be carried on said first end of the tubular element to provide a soft-feed of one tubular element into another; characterised in that the tubular element is unperforated, and, in the fitted position, the collar is securely retained on the first end of said tubular element.
Patent GB-2236984-A (GB)
Title: Image transfer process and carrier material therefor
Inventor: KALRO DENNY DAMODAR
IPC: B41M5/025
Filed: 1990-10-01
Abstract: A flexible sheet image carrier for use in transferring images to target substrates such as textiles or pro-coated non-porous bodies such as metals comprises a base material, for example limp latex-impregnated paper, with an extruded polymeric surface layer, and a thermoplastic transfer coating thereon that is separable from the polymeric surface under heat and pressure when in face to face contact with the target substrate. The transfer coating, which may be arc treated to enhance its receptivity, receives the image by a xerographic method, and the image carrier meets photocopier industry standards for copy papers. Transfer coating materials include ionomer resins, ethylene-butyl acrylate copolymers and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, which together with low density polyethylene are also suitable for the polymeric surface to the paper base carrier web.
Patent GB-2237005-A (GB)
Title: Self-winding reel assemblies
Inventor: PRISMALL IAN JAMES
IPC: B65H75/48
Filed: 1990-10-10
Abstract: A self-winding reel assembly comprises a spool (18) rotatably mounted, within a housing (10), around a fixed shaft (17). A flexible belt (32) wound around the spool is provided on its free end with a catch device (34) for connection to a retainer when the belt is unwound from the spool to form a temporary barrier. The spool (18) is driven by a clock spring (25) which is located in a space (24) within the spool (18) itself. An adjustable cam device (29) rotates with the spool to operate a micro switch (30) controlling an electric alarm device (31). Rotation of the spool (18) may be controlled by an air brake or inertia brake.
Patent GB-2237797-A (GB)
Title: Sheet feeding device
Inventor: IWANADE HISAO
IPC: G03B27/62
Filed: 1990-11-06
Abstract: A sheet feeding device for feeding sheets (1) stacked in a pile holder (2) one by one towards a predetermined position (3) in response to a predetermined signal comprises a feeding member (4) for feeding sheets from the pile to another predetermined position in response to the predetermined signal; another feeding member (35) for feeding the sheet just fed by the feeding member (4) to the predetermined position; and controlling means (10) for controlling the feeding member (4) so as not to be operated during a feeding operation executed by the another feeding member (35). This avoids jamming of the sheets caused by faulty feeding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250239-A (GB)
Title: Pencil sharpener
Inventor: CHEN GEOFFERY
IPC: B43L23/02
Filed: 1990-11-20
Abstract: A pencil sharpener is disclosed which can produce an audible or visual signal to tell a user when a pencil has been well sharpened. The pencil sharpener has a rotary cutter (4) having at one end thereof two spaced electrical contacts (2, 3) and an electrically conductive ring (5) at the opposite end of the cutter. An electrically conductive plate (12) lies within but insulated from the conductive ring. Electrically conductive brushes (6, 7) connect the ring (5) and plate (12) to an electrical alarm circuit (10) arranged to emit an audible or visual signal when the lead of the pencil completes a circuit by interconnecting the electrical contacts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242240-A (GB)
Title: Bearings
Inventor: TANAKA TADASHI
IPC: C10N30/06
Filed: 1991-02-27
Abstract: Sliding bearing materials comprise a backing metal having a porous metal layer formed on the surface thereof where a composition is impregnated into pores on the surface. The composition contains from 0.5 to 30% by volume of a meltable fluorocarbon resin composed of PFA, EPE and/or FEP, from 5 to 30% by volume of lead having a relative surface area of 1,000 to 8,500 cm<2>/g, the remainder being PTFE, the total of components other than PTFE being from 5.5 to 50% by volume. The composition can also have a solid lubricant such as a metal oxide, metal fluoride, graphite, a fibre material such as carbon fibre or glass fibre, or a ceramic material such as SIC and so the components other than the PTFE can then total 6 to 50% by volume. The sliding material is made by impregnating the pores and baking in a non-oxidising (e.g. neutral or reducing) atmosphere.
Patent GB-2244151-A (GB)
Title: Automatic program forming apparatus
Inventor: SAWADA MIHOKO
IPC: G05B19/4069
Filed: 1991-03-25
Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic program forming apparatus (3) which automatically forms a part program (4) for extracting the contour measurement position of a measurement object (7) and the measurement condition data from two-dimensional CAD graphic information, and for calculating the XYZ coordinates of the approach position, entering position, etc. of a probe of a three-dimensional contour measurement device (6) at the time of the contour measurement on the basis of the extracted contour measurement position and measurement condition data to thereby control the three-dimensional contour measurement device; and which automatically forms a test program (5) for simulating the measurement operation of the part program in advance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243037-A (GB)
Title: Machine tool load abnormality detecting device with stored threshold pattern
Inventor: TAKAGI SHIGEYOSHI
IPC: G05B19/4065
Filed: 1991-03-26
Abstract: A tool abnormality detecting device for a programmed machine tool has a machining load detector connected to the machine tool drive motor. A memory stores tool life threshold data, together with detection starting times and detection intervals, for each machining stage carried out by each tool. The device assesses tool abnormality by comparing the machining load with stored threshold data during the interval set in the detection data. Multiple thresholds and adaptive threshold control are described.
Patent GB-2243265-A (GB)
Title: Thermal recording apparatus
Inventor: BAXENDALE JOHN EDWARD
IPC: H04N1/401
Filed: 1991-03-27
Abstract: A method of compensating for uneven heating effects in the heating elements (1) of thermal recording apparatus energised by input gradation data (8) comprising measuring the optical density of spots recorded by the heating elements when energised, using said optical density measurements to derive gradation correction data for each heating element, storing said gradation correction data (7), and using said gradation correction data to produce corrected outputs (3) to energise the heating elements in response to input gradation data. The correction memory (7) may be a look-up table storing corrected values each corresponding to the identity of a particular heating element and a particular level of the input gradation data. The corrected values are derived by averaging the optical density of the spots recorded by the heating elements at one grey level, comparing the optical density of each spot with the average to produce a correction ratio, and applying a correction equation for all grey levels.
Patent GB-2254177-A (GB)
Title: Neural machine
Inventor: FATMI HANEEF AKHTER
IPC: G06N3/04
Filed: 1991-08-08
Abstract: A neural machine with weighting, summation, comparison and output modules. By adjusting weights this machine can be taught to perform logic functions. The machine can generalize. Real and imaginary parts of the weighted signals are summed separately 13, 14 on excitatory and inhibitory influences respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249819-A (GB)
Title: Fan coupling device
Inventor: WATANABE NAYUKI
IPC: F16D35/02
Filed: 1991-11-06
Abstract: A fan coupling device controls the transfer of torque from a rotating shaft 1 to a closed housing 2, 3 having an oil basin chamber 6 and a torque transfer chamber 4 by varying the effective contact area of oil in a torque transfer gap defined between a driving disc 7 secured to the rotating shaft 1 and the inner wall surface of the closed housing 2, 3. To incorporate a sub pumping function, a sub dam member 15 is attached to the inner circumferential surface of the closed housing, a sub circulatory passage 18 is formed which leads from around the sub dam member 15 inside the torque transfer chamber 4 to the oil basin chamber 6, and a temperature-sensitive valve element 17 is provided inside the oil basin chamber 6 to open and close the outlet port of the sub circulatory passage in accordance with the internal temperature of the closed housing. The coupling includes a conventional dam member 12 and a valve 8 operated by temperature-sensitive means 10. The element 17 may move radially or axially (Fig 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253754-A (GB)
Title: High order switched-capacitor filter with dac input.
Inventor: SOOCH NAVDEEP SINGH
IPC: H03H19/00
Filed: 1992-01-10
Abstract: A digital-to-analog converter includes a delta-sigma modulator (10) that receives a digital input and converts it to a one-bit digital output stream. A fourth order switched-capacitor filter (12) receives the one-bit digital stream and converts it to an analog value in the sampled data domain. This is input to a switched-capacitor/continuous time buffer (14) which is then filtered by an active low pass filter (18) to provide an analog output. A one-bit DAC 20 is provided for converting the one-bit digital stream to an analog value. The one-bit DAC 20 is integral with the first stage of integration and is summed by a summing junction 22 with the output of the fourth stage of integration 38. In this manner, the first stage of integration 24 is operable to influence or reduce the noise output by the fourth stage of integration (38), thus resulting in a low noise, high order switched-capacitor filter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263513-A (GB)
Title: Faucet assembly with check valve
Inventor: CHEN KUN-YANG
IPC: F16L29/02
Filed: 1992-01-16
Abstract: A faucet assembly comprises a faucet 10, an inner sleeve 20, a middle sleeve 40, and an outer sleeve 90. A protrusion 12 and a plurality of threads 13 are formed on the rear portion of the faucet 10. Three arc shaped protrusions 21 are disposed on the outer periphery of the inner sleeve 20. Three recesses 24 separate the arc shaped protrusions 21. A front portion of a washer 30 is inserted in a rear portion of the inner sleeve 20. An outer flange 23 is disposed on the outer surface of each recess 24. An inner flange 22 is disposed on the inner surface of each recess 24 respectively. The inner pipe 70 connects with an outer pipe 60. An inner stoppage flange (41) is disposed on the inner surface of the middle sleeve 40. An O-ring is disposed in the middle sleeve 40. A valve gate (50), 51, 52, 53 is disposed in the inner sleeve 20. The valve gate (50) is confined by the O-ring and the washer 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253869-A (GB)
Title: Forming strengthened ground columns
Inventor: CAPECE AURELIO
IPC: E02D5/62
Filed: 1992-03-05
Abstract: Strengthened ground columns are formed by breaking up the ground with a high pressure jet of water followed by the introduction of sand or fine gravel, and grout into the broken ground. A boring-injection rod (2) is used to effect the above breaking up and introduction steps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265656-A (GB)
Title: Ties on a roll
Inventor: TOOTH DAVID JOHN
IPC: F16B3/00
Filed: 1992-03-12
Abstract: A tie is made as a long length with slits which run along the whole length of the tie at set intervals and is cut to the required size. The tie is locked together with a separate clip 4 which is pushed through two aligned slots. The clip can be unlocked easily and used again, as can the tie. The way in which the tie is held together leaves the outside edges smooth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255601-A (GB)
Title: Liquid pressure control device for load-responsive braking system
Inventor: YAMAKOSHI MUTSURO
IPC: B60T8/18
Filed: 1992-05-06
Abstract: In a liquid pressure control device, valves (5, 6) will, when master cylinder pressure has reached a predetermined value, reduce fluid pressure from the master cylinder by a predetermined ratio and transmit the reduced pressure to brake cylinders of right-hand and left-hand rear wheels, respectively. The predetermined value is varied in dependence on vehicle load by a load sensing mechanism (11) which comprises a spring (12) connected by one end to an axle (16), a load-sensing lever (13) pivotally supported by one end on valve housing (2) and connected by its other end to the other end of the spring (12), an equalizer (14) abutting against ends (3a, 4a) of respective plungers (3, 4), and a clamp member (15) attaching said equalizer (14) fixedly at a predetermined position of said load-sensing lever (13) to prevent the equalizer (14) from coming off upon a large movement of the load-sensing lever (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256573-A (GB)
Title: Extinguishing cigarettes and cigars
Inventor: BARNETT PETER JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: A24F13/18
Filed: 1992-06-15
Abstract: A method of safely and hygienically storing a used or partially used cigarette or cigar involves placing a lighted cigarette 6 or cigar within an open end of a first hollow section 1 of a container. The container is then closed by means of a second hollow section 2 so that the first and second hollow sections 1 and 2 co-operate to form a substantially air-tight seal and to extinguish the cigarette 6. The cigarette 6 or cigar can then be safely stored in the container for as long as necessary or desired and is then removed for further use or disposal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258490-A (GB)
Title: Door lock assembly
Inventor: PAUGH GARY
IPC: E05B65/06
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: A lock assembly for a door, the assembly including a mount 38 secured to the door frame and having at least one flange 54. A removable locking unit 69 has a top wall which slides into the mount 38 and engages the flange. A locking latch 80 is movable between an unlocked position in the locking unit and a locked position such that the locking latch engages an aperture 56 in the frame when in the locked position. A second wall 84 extends downwards from the top wall of the locking unit in a direction to engage over the door and hold it closed when the locking latch is in the locked position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269643-A (GB)
Title: Heat shrink plastic/pipe/duct/conduit jointing couplers
Inventor: WHITEHEAD EDWARD
IPC: F16L47/22
Filed: 1992-08-15
Abstract: A Heat Shrink Plastics/Pipe/duct/conduit Jointing Coupler 2 is placed over the ends of the sections 1 to be jointed and is automatically centered by the annular integrally moulded internal flange. Heat applied to the Coupler shrink-fits and forms the required seal to the joint 3. The formed joint remains flexible when the completed installation may flex in service. The ends of the sections to be jointed do not need any special shape or preparation. In addition to the application for new installations, the Coupler can be used for damage repair situations and leaks (Figure 3, 10, 11, 12, 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259804-A (GB)
Title: Photo-electric end of tape detector
Inventor: INOUE HIROSHI
IPC: G11B15/08
Filed: 1992-09-02
Abstract: A tape end detecting device for detecting the end of the tape enclosed within a cassette includes a light emitting element 25 for generating a light pulse signal, a pair of light receiving elements 26A, 26B, light guide means comprising a central prism 27 and a pair of side prisms 31, 32 disposed at opposite sides of said cassette loaded-in position, and a tape end signal generating circuit for generating a tape end detecting signal only when it receives the light pulse signal. The tape end detecting device operates to generate an output upon receipt of the light signal, but does not generate when light coming from outside is received. The device comprises a pulsed light source in the form of an LED 25, a phototransistor receiver 44, a high pass filter network 47, 48 and a comparator 45. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274351-A (GB)
Title: I.C.Chip carriers
Inventor: WILLIAMS SIMON MARK
IPC: H01L23/10
Filed: 1993-01-19
Abstract: The chip carrier comprises a rigid substrate onto which a chip 14 is bonded, and which provides a high density interconnect pattern 32 orthogonally aligned to the, chip bond pads 30 for wire bonding thereto. The interconnect pattern also provides outer bonding points 36 patterned for similar orthogonal alignment to the external device to which the chip is to be connected, and the dimensions of the carrier are substantially smaller than an equivalent standard or custom package type. A hermetic or non-hermetic seal lidding operation may be carried out on the chip and carrier. The carrier also provides a detachable test perimeter allowing full-functional testing and burn-in of the attached wire-bonded chip prior to placement on a printed circuit board or multi-chip module. Signal integrity is improved by the exact alignment of the carrier-to-chip and carrier-to-external device connections, and manufacturing techniques allow for the use of optimum interconnect materials, multi-layer structures and the addition of passive components external to the chip. The carriers may be integrated with heatsinks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274906-A (GB)
Title: Rapid loader for shotguns
Inventor: SIDDLE WILLIAM DOUGLAS MARTIN
IPC: F41A9/84
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: The rapid loader is an angled body with a dovetail shaped groove in the outer side of one end. The dove tail shaped groove allows the heads of two shotgun cartridges to slide into the body of the rapid loader. The dovetail shaped groove also acts to hold the two shotgun cartridges securely, and in parallel, and a bridge piece or segment in the dovetail shaped groove acts to separate the two shotgun cartridges. The orientation and spacing of the two shotgun cartridges, as provided by the rapid loader, allows the two held shotgun cartridges to be simultaneously placed into the barrels of a shotgun, and by moving the body of the rapid loader the two held shotgun cartridges are simultaneously released. <IMAGE>