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Patent GB-2199567-A (GB)
Title: Parcelling device
Inventor: KLINGL KARL-HEINZ
IPC: B65H29/24
Filed: 1987-11-12
Abstract: A device for parcelling plate-like product items (such as fragile Printed Circuit Boards - PCBs) in an array, in which the items are arranged in a substantially upright position, comprises generally an upright support rest, a righting means for turning the products from a horizontal supply position to a vertical storage array position and at least one gripping means (such as a pair of vacuum driven actuator suckers) adapted to engage the products successively as they are supplied one after the other.
Patent GB-2215223-A (GB)
Title: Mechanically driven toy figures
Inventor: YEH MON-CHENG
IPC: A63H3/48
Filed: 1988-02-24
Abstract: The limbs of a toy figure can be manually set to selected basic orientations by means of pairs of toothed members 12-12' 222-222' and (24-24'), the limbs then being movable by a motor drive from these basic orientations. The toothed members of each pair can be moved apart against a spring loading and then relatively rotated to the desired setting. The motor drive acts through eccentric 324 and structure 34/35 to oscillate the arms and a head mountable on frame 35. Further driven eccentrics 332 slides 21 to reciprocate longitudinally of the thighs 2, this together with springs 26 causing oscillation of lower legs 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210878-A (GB)
Title: Insecticidal ether compounds
Inventor: BUSHELL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A01N31/04
Filed: 1988-09-30
Abstract: The invention provides insecticidally active compounds of formula (I):   <IMAGE> wherein R<1> represents C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkenyl; R<2> represents H, OH or OR<4> where R<4> represents C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkenyl or C1-4 alkynyl; and R<3> represents a group of formula   <IMAGE> wherein X represents -N- or -CH-; W represents O-, -CH2-, and NH; and Y and Z are selected from H or halogen. The invention also provides processes for the preparation of the compounds of formula (I), insecticidal compositions comprising them, and methods of their use in combating insect pests.
Patent GB-2209877-A (GB)
Title: Assemblies for supporting electrical circuit boards within tubes
Inventor: RUSSELL MICHAEL KING
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1988-11-15
Abstract: An electrical circuit board 1 is supported within a tube 9 by means of an aluminium support spine 2 of semicircular section. The circuit board 1 is mounted on the flat surface of the spine 2 with a continuous layer 3 of vibration-absorbing material between the circuit board 1 and the spine 2. On the opposite side of the circuit board 1 are a number of regularly spaced aluminium posts 7 capped with rubber bumpers 8 for engaging the inside surface of the tube 9. In order to hold the assembly within the tube 9 and to absorb shocks, two rubber tubular members 10 are disposed in grooves 11 in the spine 2 parallel to the longitudinal axis. The assembly may be introduced into the tube 9 with the tubular members 10 in a relatively contracted state and may subsequently be held firmly in position within the tube 9 with the tubular members 10 in a relatively expanded state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224916-A (GB)
Title: Case for fishing rod
Inventor: BILDERBECK JAMES RICHARD
IPC: A01K97/08
Filed: 1988-11-17
Abstract: A fishing rod holder (1) is adapted to receive a rod having a spool attached to the handle thereof. The holder (10) is substantially rigid, at least in part, preferably, the portion (2) for receiving the rod is substantially rigid. Preferably, the portion (3) for receiving the spool is substantially rigid. A holder (1) according to the invention protects a rod and spool contained therein during storage and transportation and can also be used to keep a spare rod ready for use when wading. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215391-A (GB)
Title: Closure mechanism
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1989-02-02
Abstract: A sliding bolt type closure mechanism suitable for the door of a toilet or like compartment has a locking member (5) which when in situ in a door extends between opposite faces of the door and is operable from within the compartment to lock an external handle (2). In an emergency the locking member (5) may be operated externally of the compartment to move it from a locked position to a released position in which it allows rotation of the external handle (2) for withdrawal of the slide bolt (4) from a door frame keeper (10). Preferably the mechanism is provided with an internal handle (4g) arranged such that movement thereof to withdraw the slide bolt results in the locking member (5) automatically moving under the action of a spring (7) to adopt a released position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231237-A (GB)
Title: Car-borne telephone answering machine
Inventor: JOHAL BALDEV
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 1989-02-14
Abstract: An accessory for use with a cellular telephone installed within a vehicle is adapted to enable the telephone to be used with a conventional answering machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216065-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens production
Inventor: GALLEY GEOFFREY HARRISON
IPC: B29C39/40
Filed: 1989-02-23
Abstract: A two-part plastics material disposable mould for casting a contact lens preform from curable material comprises male 20 and female 22 mould members which seat together to define a mould cavity having an annular portion 31 which extends radially outwardly of the notional position of the circumferential edge of the eventual contact lens to permit the mould members to move relative to one another during curing of the curable material introduced into the mould cavity so as to accommodate shrinkage of the curing material without substantially affecting the optical quality of the moulded optical surfaces. A method of making a contact lens comprises utilizing such a mould to form a cured cast preform and then machining the preform to provide the desired circumferential edge of the lens. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232434-A (GB)
Title: Weatherbar for doors
Inventor: BARCLAY IAIN MCLEAN
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 1989-06-06
Abstract: A weather bar for doors has a top part (12) moulded in a single operation with a first rigid portion (14) for being secured to the door and a second integral flexible seal portion (16a, 16b). In one arrangement a sill (28) having a first portion with interlocking means for receiving a spacer portion (36) for increasing the height of the sill (28) from the floor is also provided. The top part (12) can be used with existing aluminium sills or with sills having a spacer portion (36) as desired by the user. A coloured trim strip 22 may clip into part 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221494-A (GB)
Title: Door latch operating mechanism
Inventor: COX JOHN WALTER AUGUSTINE
IPC: E05B3/06
Filed: 1989-07-21
Abstract: A door latch operating mechanism (10) without a spring housing attached to a face of the door is described. The operating mechanism (10) is concealed within a handle made in two parts (12, 13), one of which (12) is fixed on a flat back plate (11) for securing to the face of the door and the other of which (13) is adapted to be rotatably mounted on the first part. Resilient biassing means (14) acting between the part (13) and a collar (15) rotatable thereon is pretensioned in two stages by assembly of the handle. In the first stage the collar (15) is axially engaged with the part (12) but the other part (13) must be rotated before it can be fully engaged. The second stage involves this rotation, which pretensions the spring, and a final (axial) engagement of the part (13) with the part (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226980-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive sheet material
Inventor: RIDOUT GRAHAM TREMLETT
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1989-08-04
Abstract: A flexible sheet material comprising a transparent cover sheet, a transparent image layer adhered to the rear surface of the cover sheet, and an adhesive on the rear surface of the image layer, the latter surface carrying a metallised image such that the image can be seen from the front surface of the cover sheet. The image may be embossed and only lightly metallised so that the image can be seen, but the sheet material is still transparent. This material can be used for identity documents, the photograph being covered by it but still visible through the image.
Patent GB-2234902-A (GB)
Title: Mucus removing device
Inventor: GRIGGS PETER
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1989-08-18
Abstract: A mucus removing device comprises a cylindrical vial 10 provided with a closure 12 formed with two ports 14, 16 to which flexible tubes 18, 20 are coupled. The first tube 18 is arranged for inserting into the nose or throat of a baby and carries a valve 22, 24. The second tube 20 is coupled to a vacuum bellows 26 which can be held in and compressed by one hand but, when released, will expand by itself to its normal size. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234387-A (GB)
Title: An operating mode selector for a magnetic tape recording and/or reproducing apparatus
Inventor: YANG DAE-OH
IPC: G11B15/10
Filed: 1990-03-29
Abstract: The selector includes an apertured shutter 10 selectively movable between light sources 21-23 and light detectors 31-33, and discriminating means (40, Fig. 3. not shown) responsive to the output signals of the detectors to determine the position of the shutter and thus the mode selected. As the selector has non-containing type detecting means, there arises no contacting problems and accurate discrimination of the operating mode is ensured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240392-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic monitor for vital functions
Inventor: DONNELLY RORY JOSEPH
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 1990-04-19
Abstract: A monitor for vital functions, such as respiration and heartbeat, is described which, in its preferred form avoids physical contact with the monitored subject, and provides an alarm signal when the functions deviate from a steady rhythm. One or more tuned microphones associated with an acoustic reflector receive sound from a patient and signal carrying means transmits the received sounds to a computer which selects sounds arising from one or more repetitive vital functions to provide a record and/or an alarm signal when the function or functions deviate from their normal rate. In an alternative form, sound receiving means uses signal carrying means associated with the patient to transmit the received sounds to the computer. The computer is preferably adapted to respond to the frequency and/or harmonic changes in the sounds emitted during inhalation and exhalation of breath. The received sounds may be converted to a digitally coded form before being received by the computer means, e.g. a digital code having at least 32 bits. The received sounds are sampled at a rate of at least 2048 per second.
Patent GB-2233828-A (GB)
Title: Improving magnetic properties of ferromagnetic material
Inventor: LI JAMES CHEN MIN
IPC: H01F1/153
Filed: 1990-06-19
Abstract: A method of improving the magnetic properties of a ferromagnetic material comprises locating a specimen of ferromagnetic material in a magnetizing/demagnetizing field and applying an alternating or pulsed current through the specimen to improve its soft magnetic properties. The applied AC can have a frequency of 50 to 50K Hz, a sine, triangular or square wave form, and a current density of 10 to 500 A/cm<2>. The magnetic properties of the ferromagnetic materials are improved by achieving a coercivity ratio less than 0.5, a magnetic induction ratio greater than 1 and a core loss ratio less than 0.3. Arrangements for measuring the hysteresis is loop of flat and toroidal ribbons are described.
Patent GB-2246272-A (GB)
Title: Maximum likelihood sequence detector.
Inventor: COOPER ANDREW
IPC: H03M13/41
Filed: 1990-07-19
Abstract: A maximum likelihood detector using the Viterbi algorithm for estimating a sequence of data bits received over a communication channel. Depending on the constraint length (C), a plurality of different states is associated with the transmitted bits (e.g. 16 if C=4). The detector comprises various data sources (13, 14, 17, 23, 24, 28) relating respectively to state transition probabilities (branch metrics, previous partial path metrics) and observed values of the received bits. Means are provided for calculating the partial path metrics for each state using values from said data sources. The calculating means comprise a common adder/accumulator (1) for performing repeated additive arithmetic operations and for storing the cumulative result thereof. Multiplexing means (10-15) are also provided for selectively coupling the data sources in a predetermined order to the adder/accumulator to implement the partial path metric calculation. The architecture is compatible with VLSI techniques and enables the detector to be implemented using minimal semiconductor area. The detector may be used independently as an equaliser or a decoder but in a preferred embodiment both these functions re-use the same common hardware in series enabling both the equaliser and decoder to be implemented in a single integrated circuit (i.e. on one 'chip'). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238344-A (GB)
Title: Safety case for a credit card
Inventor: OH KWANG JIN
IPC: A45C1/06
Filed: 1990-11-21
Abstract: The case comprises a body 1 with a card-receiving chamber 2 and at least one cylindrical keyhole 4, each keyhole 4 being fitted wrth a locking mechanism comprising a dial-type key 5, operable to prevent the card 12 from being withdrawn. Each key 5 has a cylindrical knob 5a received in an enlarged portion 4a of the corresponding keyhole, a shank 5b and a snap member 8 disposed in a recess 7 of shank 5b and biased by a spring 10. A fixing member 11 fixedly receives the free end of the key 5. At least one circular locking hole 13 is formed in the card 12 to receive shank 56. Each hole 13 has an opening 15 so that the opening can allow the key to access to the locking hole but the card 12 can be held by rotation of the key(s). In Figure 4 the locking holes are provided by a separate member (16) mounted to the card (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238852-A (GB)
Title: Viscous coupling
Inventor: INOUE HIROSHI
IPC: F16D35/02
Filed: 1990-11-30
Abstract: A temperature-sensing type of viscous fan coupling device includes a rotary shaft 1; a sealing enclosure box having a casing 2 and a cover 3 fitted with a cooling fan; a partition plate 5 partitioning the box into a reservoir chamber 6 and a torque transfer chamber 4 accommodating a driving disk 7; a dam 12 formed in a part of the box; a circulation passageway 13 leading from the torque transfer chamber to the reservoir chamber; a valve member 8 fixed to the partition plates, the other end thereof acting to open a hole 5' if an ambient temperature exceeds a set value, but close the hole if lower than the sat value, the valve interlocking with deformations of a temperature-sensing member 10 with variations in temperature; and a torque transfer gap between the driving disk 7 and the confronting wall surface in the vicinity of the cover and the casing, the gap having an oil contact area increased or decreased to control the torque transfer. A weight member 15 is provided on the member 8 and a plug member 14 is adapted to fit in the hole 5'. Various constructions of tapered elastic material may form at least part of the plug member (Figs 2-6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253003-A (GB)
Title: Device for supporting articles on a line
Inventor: CHANG DAO-PIN
IPC: A47G25/32
Filed: 1991-02-19
Abstract: A resilient rod is formed into a substantially circular shape with its ends turned downward to attach to each other in parallel and further oppositely turned outward upward to form two opposite hooked portions 1,1' within the circle. The device can be firmly secured to a rope (6, Figs. 2 to 6) permitting a garment hanger (7) to be hung from the lower supporting portion 5. The device can be combined with a garment hanger (8, Fig. 6) and with a further hook (9. Fig 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254642-A (GB)
Title: Filler injection
Inventor: LAI MEI-HUI
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1991-03-22
Abstract: A filler injector for concrete in filling of cracks includes a device with coaxial tubing 23, 25, piston 27, and spring 28 so that when the crack is full, the filler pressure pushes the piston back. This minimises the risk of bursting of the filler supply system, and, by observing the movement of the piston, the operator can judge when to discontinue supply. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244426-A (GB)
Title: Worktop assemblies
Inventor: WILLIS GAVIN REX
IPC: E03C1/33
Filed: 1991-05-03
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a worktop assembly for receiving and supporting an appliance such as a sink unit, the worktop (10) having upper and lower surfaces (12, 14), a facing sheet (13) bonded to the upper surface, an opening in the worktop with a downwardly open encircling rebate (20) around the opening, a peripheral mounting frame (18) located in the rebate from the underside of the worktop and secured therein, the frame having an inner portion located within the periphery of the opening formed with an upwardly open rebate (23a) in which the periphery (28) of the sink unit is located and a seal (19) mounted on the frame to engage between the inner periphery of the upwardly open rebate and the outer periphery of the appliance.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257350-A (GB)
Title: Boat cleaning
Inventor: EATENTON THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: B63B59/08
Filed: 1991-07-09
Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning the hull of a boat while the boat remains in the water is intended for mounting on opposed walls separated by a body of water, such as, for example, a dock. It comprises two or more oppositely inclined rotatable cleaning brushes 14a, 14b arrangeable at substantially the same angle as the deadrise angle of the hull of the boat, one or more rotatable cleaning brushes 8 disposable perpendicular to the mid-line of the boat, and means for actuating rotation of the cleaning brushes as the boat travels over the apparatus. A method for cleaning the hull of the boat while the boat remains in the water is also disclosed. It is anticipated that the method and apparatus of the present invention will allow the hulls of boats to be cleaned relatively quickly and inexpensively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258158-A (GB)
Title: Seamless racket.
Inventor: TSENG KUNI
IPC: A63B49/10
Filed: 1991-08-02
Abstract: A racket is provided in which either the frame, the T-connector, the shaft, the frontcap and the handle, or the frame, the throat, the yoke, the shaft and the handle, are formed as in integral assembly 7 without any seam. Carbon fibre reinforcement may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265868-A (GB)
Title: Power-driven wheeled chair.
Inventor: CHENG WEN-LI
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 1992-03-31
Abstract: The wheeled chair comprises a chassis (14) supported on two drive wheels (5, 6) and two free wheels (3, 4), drive motors (9, 10) mounted on the chassis for driving the drive wheels, and a chair body (1) supported on the chassis. The arrangement is such that the centre of gravity of the wheeled chair is at or adjacent the geometric centre of the chassis to provide stability in steering and changing direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268940-A (GB)
Title: Sewing machine
Inventor: CHIU SHUN PUI
IPC: D05B57/02
Filed: 1992-06-23
Abstract: Work is fed in a sewing machine by means, which may be the needle (29) or presser foot (37) acting on the workpiece from above. As shown the needle bar (25) is pivotable as well as axially movable and a drive crank engaging a follower (33) on the needle bar displaces the latter pivotally to feed the workpiece, the needle bar being returned by spring bias. To form chain stitches a looper (46) is pivoted by the needle and returns under spring bias to seize the loop. The needle and presser foot may be provided in a module. The sewing machine may be a hand-held machine. The needle may also have lateral motion for zig-zag stitching. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262907-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a flexible bulk container
Inventor: HUGHES JAMES FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 1992-07-28
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flexible bulk container (60) from one or more pieces of tubular fabric (62) is disclosed. One aspect of the invention concerns the provision of opposed reinforced zones (63, 64) in the tubular fabric which, in the finished container, form opposed side walls. The other aspect of the invention concerns the provision of a substantially weatherproof top for the container, utilising the upper regions of the front and rear walls (65, 66) of the container.
Patent GB-2259974-A (GB)
Title: Gas purging plug with temperature sensor
Inventor: STRUZIK ERICH
IPC: B22D1/00
Filed: 1992-09-23
Abstract: A gas purging plug (1) has a body whose base is closed gas-tightly by a metal bottom (5) which delimits a gas distribution chamber (6) and has a connection (7) for gas supply and openings (9) for at least one electric temperature sensor (12) extending through the gas distribution chamber (6) into the plug body to detect its temperature and determine wear. Cup-shaped metal sleeve (10) is open in the direction of the outside of the metal bottom (5) to receive the sensor (12) and engages in a depression (8) in the bottom face of the body portion. It is thermally coupled to the plug body (2, 3) and is a gas-tight seal in the metal bottom (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274223-A (GB)
Title: A video editing system
Inventor: STEWART IAN MALCOLM
IPC: G11B27/34
Filed: 1992-12-07
Abstract: A video processing system 1 comprises a video tape recorder 2 which serves as a bulk store for storing video clips, a video disc store for storing video data relating to one or more video clips from the recorder 2 and an image-processor 6 for processing video data from the video store 7 to produce an edited video clip. Set-up data defining the manner in which the processor 6 processes data from the video store 7 to produce the edited video clip is stored in an editing memory 12. During or after editing, data can be archived for future use. The system 1 further comprises a magneto-optical disc store 35 for storing the set-up data from the editing memory 12. For the purpose of archiving, the video tape and an associated magneto-optical disc are assigned a common archive identity. Each frame of data from the video disc store 7 used in an edit is stored only once (irrespective of the number of times it will be repeated) on the video tape and set-up data for the edit is stored on the associated magneto-optical disc. This minimises the amount of data that needs to be saved in and retrieved from the archived tape. Audio data relating to the archived video data is stored on magneto-optical disc 35 together with set-up data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273590-A (GB)
Title: Batch processes for data transmissions.
Inventor: MURPHY FRANK
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A process for transmission of data from a plurality of remote systems (2) to a host system (1). At each remote system, a counter is incremented each time data is written to a new file and a counter value is incorporated in the file name. At a host computer, as data is successfully received, the counter value is detected and is processed automatically to determine a logical value which should correspond to a stored value. At each remote system, the counter is re-set if data transmission is successful. If data transmission is not successful, the counter value at the subsequent transmission bears an offset which indicates the failed transmission, and can be subtracted to provide the correct counter values for the filenames. <IMAGE>