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Patent GB-2170907-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to distance measuring devices
Inventor: CZAJKOWSKI STANISLAW BOLESLAW
IPC: G01S11/16
Filed: 1986-02-06
Abstract: A radio frequency signal (microwave, laser or infra-red) is transmitted through a transducer 8 of a transmitting unit 1 and is received by a transducer 9 of a remote receiving unit 2. The incoming signal is analysed by the unit 10 and triggers a signal generator 11 to cause a sonic or ultrasonic signal to be transmitted through the transducer 9 back to the transmitting unit 1. The return signal is analysed by a circuit 12 which calculates the time lapse between transmission of the original RF signal and receipt of the return sound signal and calculates the distance between the units 1 and 2 and displays this information on a display device 13. (The time for transmission of the RF signal between units 1 and 2 is ignored). Temperature compensation is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195017-A (GB)
Title: Simulated coal for a gas fire
Inventor: PORTER KEN
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1986-09-09
Abstract: A simulated coal effect for a gas-fired appliance as described in GB-A-2, 152,655 comprises a solid body of ceramic fibre material traversed, between top and bottom, by spaced flame apertures 11 and defining spaced coal configurations 14 with slots 13 extending between adjacent coal configurations, and also some flame apertures 11, and extending downwardly from the top for part of the depth of the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195768-A (GB)
Title: Hall flowmeter
Inventor: HONEY SIMON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01F1/24
Filed: 1986-10-02
Abstract: A flowmeter for determining the rate of flow in a fluid flow system comprises a stainless steel tube (1) which is adapted for connection between an inlet pipe (4) and an outlet pipe (5) of a fluid flow system. Mounted centrally within the tube (1) is a frusto-conical plug (6). A spring loaded (10) piston(9) is slidably mounted within the tube (1) and co- operates with the frusto-conical plug (6) to effectively prevent flow of fluid from the inlet pipe (4) to the outlet pipe (5) when the fluid flow pressure is lower than the bias provided by the spring (10). As the fluid flow increases the pressure against the piston (9) increases and the piston (9) moves proportionately within the tube. This movement is detectable by means of the magnetic field of the magnetic piston (9) (or of magnetic means movable with a non-magnetic piston) coupling with a Hall effect device (12) mounted outside the tube (1) and provides linearly varying electrical signals which are used to enable measurements of fluid flow to be made. If the travel of the piston 9 is sufficiently large, more than one Hall device may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182361-A (GB)
Title: Weft guide for jet loom
Inventor: JOCH JOSEF
IPC: D03D47/30
Filed: 1986-10-23
Abstract: A weft inserting mechanism for jet weaving machines, in which the weft 20 is inserted into the open warp shed 3 from a main nozzle and has a system of auxiliary nozzles 23 arranged along the path of the weft to be inserted and pointed in the direction of its insertion, comprises a weft inserting channel having a cross-sectional profile which has an opening pointed in the direction of the fell 9 and being defined by on the one hand, the picking channel 17 on the shaped teeth 7 of a beat-up reed 6 and on the other hand by lower warp threads 2 of an opened shed 3. Below the lower warp threads 2 along the path of the weft to be inserted, a takeup bar 22 is arranged on a slay 14 adjacent the teeth 7 of the beat-up reed 6 and adapted to engage the lower warp threads 2. Several embodiments are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187747-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing polysiloxane-containing resin
Inventor: ISOZAKI OSAMU
IPC: C08G77/20
Filed: 1987-02-24
Abstract: A process for preparing a polysiloxane-containing resin comprises copolymerizing a polysiloxane-type macromonomer with a vinyl monomer, characterized in that the polysiloxane-type macromonomer is one prepared by reacting about 70 to about 99.999 mole % of a compound (A) represented by the formula
 
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 wherein R1 represents C1-8 aliphatic hydrocarbon group or phenyl, and R2, R3 and R4 each represent C1-4 alkoxy or hydroxyl with about 30 to about 0.001 mole % of a compound (B) represented by the formula
 
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 wherein R5 represents hydrogen atom or methyl group, R6, R7 and R8 each represent hydroxyl, C1-4 alkoxy or C1-8 aliphatic hydrocarbon group with the proviso that R6, R7 and R8 can not all be C1-8 aliphatic hydrocarbon groups at the same time, and n is an integer of 1 to 6, the polysiloxane-type macromonomer having at least two free functional groups selected from hydroxyl groups and alkoxyl groups per molecule, and a number-average molecular weight of about 400 to about 100,000.
Patent GB-2206271-A (GB)
Title: Germinating apparatus
Inventor: LUSTY GEOFFREY
IPC: A01G31/04
Filed: 1987-06-22
Abstract: A germinating apparatus for germinating plant material includes an enclosure within which is means for supporting a plurality of spaced stacks of seed bed trays, transport means for transporting said stacks along a closed path within said enclosure, at least one liquid supply station located on said closed path for supplying a spray of liquid to a passing said stack and control means for automatically controlling the supply of liquid at a said liquid supply station and for controlling transport of said stacks along said path. Each of said stacks of trays charged with dry seed is successively sprayed with liquid at a said liquid supply station to germinate the seed, and then transported along said closed path and successively supplied with liquid as necessary, the rate of transport being such that the plant material germinates and grows to a desired extent by the time a said stack has completed one or more circuits of said path, means being provided for exchanging stacks containing sprouted plant material with further said stacks of trays charged with dry seed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207970-A (GB)
Title: Articulated joint
Inventor: MACGREGOR ANDREW DAMIEN
IPC: G01B11/26
Filed: 1987-08-13
Abstract: An articulated joint of the ball and socket construction, used in an optical measuring device, includes on the ball (3) a mirror (10) in a recess which can receive light from a light source (8) located internally of one of the members. The joint is limited in its rotation and is sealed so that it can be used in an environment which is hostile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211722-A (GB)
Title: Machine for extracting the contents of cocoa pods
Inventor: SOH GUAN SIONG
IPC: A23N5/00
Filed: 1987-11-02
Abstract: A machine for extracting the contacts of cocoa pods has a rotatable turntable (16) having thereon a plurality of clamping devices (18) each suitable to clamp a cocoa pod. The turntable is rotated in a stepwise manner so as to bring each of the clamping devices (18) to (i) a position wherein a cocoa pod is positioned in and clamped in the clamping device (18), (ii) a position wherein one end of the clamped cocoa pod is or has been cut off, (iii) at least one further position wherein the contents of the clamped cocoa pod are extracted by an extracting device via the cut-off end of the pod, and (iv) a position wherein the clamped cocoa pod from which the contents have been extracted is released. The extraction device(s) may be spiral shaped with end prongs (Figs 14, 16 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218142-A (GB)
Title: A tensioning mechanism for roller shutters
Inventor: CHOONG JOHN WEE-BENG
IPC: E06B9/60
Filed: 1988-04-11
Abstract: A tensioning mechanism for use with a cylindrical roller member of a roller shutter of a cabinet comprises three different types of parts, namely fixed, sliding or rotating. The fixed parts include a hexagonal shaft (20) with flanged bushes (24) at each end with a flange (25) inwardly facing the other bush but spaced apart by the whole of the central zone of the roller member. The flanged bushes (24) are keyed on the hexagonal shaft (20). The sliding parts include respective keyed bushes (32) and at the right hand end only a pawl member (34). The bushes (30, 32) are keyed on the hexagonal shaft (20) and can only slide longitudinal therealong at respective ends thereof. The keyed bush (32) has diametrically opposite T-shaped grooves (33). The rotating parts include a tubular element (40), an integrally formed bush member (not shown) and a ratchet member (44) provided with angled teeth (45) which is independently rotatable with respect to the tubular element (40) and slidable with respect to the flanged bush (24). A helical spring has one end attached to the hexagonal shaft (20) by passing through a hole in the shaft and the other end in a hole in the outer peripheral surface of the ratchet member (44). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208253-A (GB)
Title: A security display rack
Inventor: PARKINSON TREVOR LEONARD
IPC: A47F7/24
Filed: 1988-06-23
Abstract: A security display rack 10(30,40,110) comprises a first frame 12(32,42,112) and a second frame 22(38,46,122) which is securable on the respective first frame by means of a movable arm 20(36,44,120,126). One end 22B of the second frame has recesses 22C,22D(38F,38G;46C,46D;122C,122D) engagable with a part 120 of the first frame and by the movable arm, the other end 22A of the second frame being engagable with a continuous slot in the first frame. In use, the second frame is threaded through an article of clothing and attached to the first frame enabling the articles of clothing to be easily accessible and movable along the display rack but difficult to remove from the display rack. The display rack can be free standing as shown in Fig. 1 (or 5 and 10, not shown) or can be mounted on a wall or similar vertical structure (Figs. 19,23 and 24, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209047-A (GB)
Title: Window assembly
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN THOMAS
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1988-08-24
Abstract: A window assembly comprising a frame member (10) and a glazing panel (12, 13, 14) held in a rebate in the frame member by a glazing bead (17), wherein a gasket (16) with an enlarged bead overlying the frame and held captive there-to by mechanical interlock or adhesive glazing panel has an adhesive to adhere to the glazing panel. Removal of the panel is thus inhibited even if the glazing bead is removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211717-A (GB)
Title: Natural pest control
Inventor: WORRALL IVAN EVELIN
IPC: A01K67/033
Filed: 1988-10-28
Abstract: A package from which pest control insects can successively escape as they develop defines a compartment in which insects at a pupal or other early stage in their development are initially confined. In use, the package is placed in an environment and an escape passage for insects from the compartment is opened. As they develop, the insects escape and provide natural protection for the environment over a period of time. Prior to their escape, the insects are themselves protected by the package.
Patent GB-2213112-A (GB)
Title: A pneumatic vehicle tyre
Inventor: POQUE DIONYSIUS
IPC: B60C9/20
Filed: 1988-12-01
Abstract: A pneumatic vehicle tyre has reinforcing belt members formed from textile fabrics, the warp filaments or cords of which, in an overlap region of the fabric, are formed from a different material and have a lower modular structure than the material of other regions of the textile fabric. Disclosed are combinations of rayon and polyester or polyamide; polyaramide and rayon, polyester or polyamide; polyester and polyamide. This arrangement provides a compensatory elongation in the overlap region for the elongation of the fabric when the warp filaments are loaded by the internal pressure of the pneumatic tyre. Constrictions in the overlap region are considerably limited or avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231485-A (GB)
Title: Barbecue
Inventor: PEAKER DAVID
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 1989-05-20
Abstract: The barbecue, when assembled, comprises three sections; a raised base (7) and two truncated cones (12, 13). These fit together to form the chimney of the stove. The meat to be grilled is placed in a wire mesh cap (14) which sits on top of the chimney. Holes (18) drilled in the base and upper section of the assembly provide the air flow necessary to produce combustion of the balled up paper fuel. Fat, dripping onto the fuel from the meat being grilled, provides the means of sustaining combustion until cooking is completed. The barbecue is compact and lightweight and when not in use can be stowed in a relatively small package making it easily portable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232744-A (GB)
Title: Expandable paper roll support
Inventor: CHENEST GERARD
IPC: B65H18/04
Filed: 1989-06-10
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a support for a roll of paper or similar material. The support comprises a shaft divided into two portions (10 & 11). The inner end of the portion (11) is internally threaded to receive an externally threaded boss (14) on the portion (10). The boss (14) carries a rubber ring (17) located between two washers (16 & 18). When the two portions (10 & 11) are assembled, the ring (17) is squeezed between the washers (16 & 18) so that its diameter expands until it grips the interior of the paper roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221779-A (GB)
Title: System for transmitting and receiving remote-control signals
Inventor: KONONOV VALERY ALEXANDROVICH
IPC: G08C19/24
Filed: 1987-10-19
Abstract: A system for transmitting and receiving remote-control signals comprises a portable control desk (1) and, adapted for placing on the controlled object and connected in series, a control command receiver (2), a synchropulse selector (3), a pulse distributor (5), a switch unit (6), a register unit (7) which is connnected to the control command receiver (2), a unit (8) of executing elements which is connected to the control circuits of the object being controlled. To the synchropulse selector (3) are connected a pulse generator (4) connected to the pulse distributor (5), and a pulse counter (9) connected to the pulse distributor (5), to a signalling unit (11), to the switch unit (6) and to a delay element (10) connected to the register unit (7).
Patent GB-2231451-A (GB)
Title: Locking box for electrical plug(s)
Inventor: KING THOMAS JOSEPH
IPC: H01R13/60
Filed: 1990-01-26
Abstract: A security device for a domestic, mains electricity plug comprises a housing 10 for accommodating the plug and a lock 18 in a lockable hinged door 14 for preventing removal of the plug. A finger hole 28 provides means to eject the plug from pin-receiving recesses 24 in the housing 10. Alternatively, a member formed to receive the pins of a plug can be slidably and lockably received within the housing to retain the plug therein (Fig. 4, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258214-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-evident sealing for envelope
Inventor: MAKOWKA KENNETH ROBERT
IPC: B31B19/90
Filed: 1991-07-29
Abstract: A plastic envelope 10 comprises closing means, which may be an attached flap 36, or a separate piece (136, Fig 5), with optional first adhesive sealing means 20a and tamper-evident second sealing means 40a, which may initially be attached to the closing means (Fig 3) or to the envelope (Fig 10a). The tamper-evident sealing means has a pattern of regions (Fig 11), the regions having differing visually distinct reflective characteristics, or alternatively has a pearlaceous appearance. The envelope may be used to hold money, cheques, stamps, coupons, jewellery, confidential documents and the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265245-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft vehicle numberplate.
Inventor: ELWOOD THOMAS
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1992-03-16
Abstract: A numberplate has an integral section 2 of the numberplate which is attached by a releasable securement to the body of the numberplate 1 by the attraction between a magnetic surface on the detachable, integral section and a laminated magnetic surface 4, attached to the rear of the aperture in the numberplate body, sandwiched between a backing plate and a reflective film 6 which is exposed by the removal of section 2. This release is facilitated by inserting a levering object or tool between the recess 7 in the main body of the numberplate and the lip 8 in the detachable section 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265625-A (GB)
Title: A polyphenylene ether copolymer and thermoplastic resin compositions containing the same
Inventor: KASAI KOUJI
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 1992-03-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyphenylene ether copolymer and thermoplastic resin compositions thereof which are excellent in heat resistance, thermal stability, mechanical strength, moldability and solvent resistance. The present invention relates to a polyphenylene ether-polyolefin copolymer formed by covalent bonding between a polyphenylene ether and a polyolefin, each of which has a specific melt viscosity. The copolymer is represented by the formula (1):  P-Z1-R1-Z2-Q            (1) wherein P is a polyphenylene ether component, Q is a polyolefin component, and each of Z1 and Z2 is a defined connecting group selected from an imide group, amide group and other defined groups and R1 is an alkylene, arylene or cycloalkylene group; and a resin composition comprising said copolymer, a polyphenylene ether and a polyolefin. Said copolymer and said resin compositions are useful for the production of outside panels and external trims of automobiles, electrical and electronic machinery and apparatus.
Patent GB-2256936-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic tape splicing
Inventor: SOTA KOICHI
IPC: G11B23/20
Filed: 1992-05-05
Abstract: Magnetic tape splicing apparatus comprises cleaving leader tape (4) out of cassette case (2), holding the leader in holders (14 and 9) and cutting the leader with cutter (20) to produce first and second leaders in holders (14) and (9), moving the holders to their dotted positions (P4, P2) so first leader is aligned with magnetic tape (1) held on vacuum holder (7), applying adhesive tape to leader and tape by moving tape applicator (23), turning applicator (23) to position P6 and applying adhesive tape to second leader held at position P2, winding first leader and magnetic tape (1) into cassette case (2), cutting magnetic tape, returning 29 holders (14) and (9) to positions (P3) and P1) and applying adhesive tape to cut end of magnetic tape by movable P6 roller (22) and winding magnetic tape and leader into cassette (2). Alternatively, holder (7) can be horizontal, holders (14 and 9) move through 180 DEG  and applicator (23) can move in a vertical plane (Fig 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268737-A (GB)
Title: A bottle lid assembly
Inventor: CHUNG TE-SHANG
IPC: B65D47/42
Filed: 1992-07-16
Abstract: A bottle lid assembly for a barbecue seasoning bottle comprises a lid seat 5 and a closure 54 the lid seat including a protruding outlet 51 and an air flow aperture 52 provided in a recess 53 which deepens towards the air flow aperture. Seasoning can flow out of the bottle fluently by the help of air flow, and residual seasoning remaining on top of the lid seat can flow back along the recess and through the aperture 52 into the bottle interior. Preferably the lid seat is removably mounted by screw threads on a bottle mouth ring 22 and the closure 54 is hinged and has a plug 61 to close the aperture 51. The ring 22 may include a pull ring and seal ring (3,31,Fig.4) which has to be removed before use. A user can take off the lid seat and closure and pour a large amount of seasoning through mouth ring 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259877-A (GB)
Title: Laser processing of sheet metal
Inventor: NASHIKI MASAYUKI
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 1992-08-28
Abstract: The portion to be deformed of a metal sheet 2 is heated by irradiating it with a laser beam L2 which is scanned at a high speed, and, when the portion to be deformed has attained a predetermined temperature, a force is applied to the portion to perform the bending. The metal sheet may be worked into an arc of 90 DEG  having a predetermined radius by progressively bending at spaced locations, Fig 4 (not shown). The laser beam may be scanned along enclosed paths I1, I2 ----- I5 to progressively produce a convex form, Fig 6. The process may be performed under numerical control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259372-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for driving mirror of camera
Inventor: MISAWA MASAYUKI
IPC: G03B19/12
Filed: 1992-09-09
Abstract: A mirror driving apparatus of a camera is disclosed which drives a mirror 21 rotatably movable between two predetermined positions, by an elastic restoring force stored in a mirror biasing member 44, including an engaging device 51 which retains an elastic restoring force in the mirror biasing member 44, and a disengaging and shock absorbing spring 65 which elastically biases the engaging device 51 in a disengaging direction thereof when the mirror 21 is in one of the predetermined positions, and which biases the mirror 21 in a direction to stop the same immediately before the movement of the mirror 21 is completed when the mirror 21 is moved to the other of the predetermined positions by the elastic restoring force of the mirror biassing member 44. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279806-A (GB)
Title: Ohmic contacts for semiconductor devices
Inventor: PATEL NALIN KUMAR
IPC: H01L21/338
Filed: 1993-07-05
Abstract: In a method for forming a shallow ohmic contact to a buried layer 3 of a semiconductor device, an opening is etched down to the interface 11 of the heterostructure 3, 5 and is overlaid with a contact material 33 which is diffused 37 into the structure to make contact with a 2-dimensional electron gas 15. The diffusion takes place during annealing and the device may be a HEMT. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284150-A (GB)
Title: Bed cover offering different levels of thermal insulation
Inventor: BISHOP IAN DENNIS
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 1993-11-24
Abstract: In order to suit a individual's particular requirement for heat retention, a bed cover may comprise an adjustable number of insulating layers or a layer(s) selected from a set each having a different tog rating. In particular, by using layers the width of which is approximately half that of the bed cover, different degrees of insulation can be provided for the different occupants of a double bed. These halves may optionally be joined. The layer(s) may also be enclosed in a covering.
Patent GB-936428-A (GB)
Abstract: 936,428. Interrupters. ROBERT BOSCH G.m.b.H. May 17, 1961 [May 18, 1960], No. 17901/61. Class 38 (5). A contact breaker arm 15 of a cam-controlled electric contact breaker 13<SP>1</SP>, 15 housed in a distributer carries a moving contact 16 and is pivotably mounted at 19 on a contact carrier 13 which also carries a co-operating contact 14, the carrier being mounted so as to swivel about two points 22, 23, located relatively to the housing 10 so that the part of a cam follower 17 engaging the driving cam 21 can be moved along an arcuate path about the cam rotational axis. A carrier plate 11 is fitted into a distributer housing where it rests upon two projections 10<SP>1</SP> and is affixed by a screw 12. The contact carrier 13 has riveted to it pivots 19, 20 which are joined to bolts 22, 23, located in the plate 11, by links 26, 27, the spacings between bolts and pivots 22, 19 and 23, 20 being equal and the links lying parallel one to another so as to define sides of a parallelogram. The link 27 is extended to form an operating lever 27<SP>1</SP>, movement of which so moves plate 13 as to cause the follower 17 to move along a circular path about the centre of the cam 21 without altering the contact breaker gap. The gap is adjustable by means of a screw-driver which, when inserted between the projections 28 in the plate 11, engages in a slot 26<SP>1</SP> in the link 26, the bearing bolt 23 then being displaced as required after it has been loosened. A further embodiment of the invention utilizes, in place of the pivoted link 26, a leaf spring affixed on a bracket adjustably mounted for the purpose of gap setting on the carrier plate.