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Patent GB-2234786-A (GB)
Title: Pump with two rotary cylinder blocks
Inventor: GRANT ALEXANDER
IPC: F04B1/24
Filed: 1989-06-08
Abstract: A pump comprises first and second barrels (14, 16) rotatably mounted in first and second bushings (10, 12), the barrels each having a plurality of bores (28, 30) formed therein. A corresponding plurality of angled piston members (36) each have a first limb located in one bore of one of the barrels and a second limb located in one bore of the other barrel. Contrarotation of the barrels causes the pistons to reciprocate in the bores. Inlet and outlet means (50, 52) may be provided on one or both of the bushings and communicate alternately with each of the bores. Where four or more pistons are used only one of the barrels need be positively driven, the other being rotated by the motion of the pistons. With fewer pistons, each barrel is preferably driven by an electric motor. It is particularly preferred that switched reluctance motors are employed, making the pump susceptible to full electronic control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238031-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle support means and folding trailer
Inventor: SUMMERFIELD LESLIE ROY
IPC: B62H3/10
Filed: 1989-11-09
Abstract: A bicycle retention system which permits retention of a bicycle primarily by its pedal crank assembly also enabling bicycles to be transported by vehicles or boats in a simplistic manner comprises a post with a load carrying bracket 3 supporting the weight of a bicycle, a location plate 2 and straps 5 and 6 to secure the bicycle. When the retention system is used by attachment to a trailer then the trailer design becomes extremely simplistic, permitting a basic crucifix arrangement which affords easier vehicle/trailer parking and complete folding for trailer storage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240744-A (GB)
Title: Scribe & counter scribe joint
Inventor: COOKSEY RAYMOND CHARLES JEFFER
IPC: B27F1/00
Filed: 1990-02-12
Abstract: A scribe and counter scribe joint enables a joint to be made between two members in either an L, T or X configuration. A slot SH-1, SD1 formed in the end of one member receives a bridge BH-1, BD1 formed in the side of the other member. The slot and a recess mould forming the bridge can be cut using the same straight cutter C-1. The cutter can be pivoted by 90 degrees to cut the slot. Alternatively, a separate larger cutter can be used to cut the slot. A dowel can be inserted in holes DH-1, DH-2. The area designated as MH-1 / MD-1 is the maximum area where the recess moulding can be placed. The area designated as RD-1 / RH-1 is the area of any step (rebate) in the material. The area shown as BH-1 being the permanent bridging piece which is the part of the material left in after the V shaped recess mould has been cut out of the material to form an air/dust/weatherproof joint plus giving a positive location point for each member. The members to be joined may have rebated, flush or grooved edges. If the member is grooved, the bridge may be formed by a separate inserted piece (Drawing 6/9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243167-A (GB)
Title: Insulated building panel
Inventor: CHILDS DEREK LESLIE GORDON
IPC: E04C2/284
Filed: 1990-03-16
Abstract: An insulating layer 16 has first and second opposite faces 18, 20 reinforced by respective elongate extrusions 12, 24 and a cladding panel 11 mounted on the first face 18 is mechanically secured (e.g. by bolts 26) to the extrusion 24 on the second face. A rigid frame or corrugated sheeting 34 may be secured to the second face 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242174-A (GB)
Title: Method of moving and guiding a carrier
Inventor: SHOJI HIROO
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1990-03-19
Abstract: There is provided a magnetic element buried in the ground to form a marker line 1. A carrier such as a golf cart is provided with sensing means to sense the marker line and to move the carrier in an S-shaped or zigzag path. Once the line (1) is sensed, the steering may be turned away for a preselected time before being turned back until the line is sensed again. The carrier may follow the line for part of the path of travel e.g. along a connection road between two golf holes. The carrier may travel between two buried lines. This method of movement avoids wear and tear on the green or fairway of a golf course. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230948-A (GB)
Title: A support surface for articles of furniture
Inventor: WRIGHT HOWARD STANLEY
IPC: A61G7/00
Filed: 1990-05-04
Abstract: A support surface particularly suited for supporting a patient and permitting X-rays of the patient to be taken comprises at least two substantially rigid support elements (11) coupled together by a flexible joining element (12) such that relative movement between the support elements can take place. The support elements and flexible joining element may be radio-lucent and at least in an area through which X-rays are to pass (in use of the support surface) they are of such relative thicknesses and compositions that said area is of substantially uniform radio-lucence. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2236059-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game
Inventor: BOUABDALLAH REDA BELHAJ
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1990-07-19
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game simulating investments in market economies comprises a board which is divided up into zones representing various different market economies or sectors, tokens representing wealth which are placed and moved around the board by players in turn at their discretion in dependence upon the throw of dice. Dividends from investments are determined by the value of the particular economy and in dependence upon a player's total or partial control of a zone or "dominance" of that sector. Included are "movement" dice, "tax" dice, chance "economics" cards, "investment positioning" cards and a table or "dominance value index" to determine the dividend accruing. The game may simulate economic activities within the EEC as defined by laws relating to the Single European Market to be introduced in 1992, and simulate the effect on such activities of decisions or directives of the European Parliament/Community. Each zone may be marked with a price in a circle to indicate the minimum number of tokens required for total control of that zone. The game ends when one player receives in one turn a net income of 30 M ECU (30 million European Currency units). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241091-A (GB)
Title: Checking connection of air conditioning apparatus
Inventor: INOUE TSUNETOSHI
IPC: F25B13/00
Filed: 1990-12-27
Abstract: When the operating unit (53) is operated, compressors 1 and 2 are stopped for a certain time after which they are operated again and refrigerant flows through the indoor units C1, C2 and C3. The temperature change in each indoor heat exchanger 24, 34 and 44 of indoor units C1, C2 and C3 is monitored. If temperature change exceeds a threshold, a signal indicating the change is sent via signal conductors (S1, S2, and S3) to a monitor which checks if the indoor units C1, C2, and C3 are correctly connected to the outdoor unit A. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251642-A (GB)
Title: Flexible cellular stabilisation and protective structure
Inventor: WATERS CHARLES MICHAEL
IPC: E02B3/12
Filed: 1991-01-11
Abstract: A stabilisation and protective structure has variable degrees of primary flexibility, durability and tensile strength which derive from the shape of the elongate components (1). The components (1) are interconnected preferably by a two or four element rope or cable network (4) and flex to the degree permitted by their angles of taper (3). The shape of the structure's components is designed to avoid continuous straight line joints in all directions whilst permitting the primary axes of flexibility to be determined by straight lines describing points of articulation of the interconnecting ropes or cables falling within recesses (6) formed around the components' waistlines (2) or within the areas of perforation (8) resultant from the interrelationships of the components' shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241327-A (GB)
Title: Transmissometer
Inventor: WOODFINE CLIVE FRANK
IPC: G01N21/53
Filed: 1991-02-27
Abstract: A transmissometer for measuring atmospheric visibility in fog is provided. A transmissometer comprises a lamp (10), a collimating lens system (12), a beam splitter (14), an exit window (44) and a retro-reflector (47). A light beam is reflected back to the beam splitter prism (52) where it is turned to 90 DEG  to a photodiode (48). The level of light measured by the photodiode is determined by the atmospheric transmission. A comparative beam is deflected by the beam splitting prism (52) to a reflective mirror (54) and back to the photodiode (48). A rotating shutter (16) allows the light to be cut off in a particular cycle in order that the atmospheric transmission can be compared with the reference beam reflected by mirror (54). The rotating shutter is constructed with various openings to allow measurements of noise of the instrument to be detected in order that an accurate reading can be provided by the instrument.
Patent GB-2243956-A (GB)
Title: Electrical resistors presenting selectable resistance values and methods of making same
Inventor: ROCHETTE MICHEL
IPC: H01C7/00
Filed: 1991-05-03
Abstract: In an electrical resistor which is fabricated from traces 18 of resistive material on a substrate of insulating material, the traces are interconnected electrically in series by first links 20 and in parallel by second alternating links 22, which are connected to different terminals 12, 14 on the substrate. The second links are cut, preferably by laser trimming, so as to select the value of resistance of the resistor by reducing the number of traces connected in parallel and increasing the number of traces connected in series. Where the resistance of each trace is "R", the value of the resistance is adjustable by severing the second links from R/n to nR, where n is the number of traces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244323-A (GB)
Title: Regulator with hysteresis-affected characteristic curve
Inventor: ANDRES RUDOLF
IPC: G05G7/06
Filed: 1991-05-14
Abstract: A regulator comprises a manually operable actuating element 27 for presetting a desired control variable, an axially displaceable control slide 23 and a control incline 28 which is coupled to the actuating element 27 and converts, by means of a rising control face, the adjustment movement of the actuating element into an axial displacement of the control slide 23. To compensate the hysteresis such that the same control variable is brought about by rotating the actuating element 27 to the left or to the right into the same setting, the control incline 28 bears a toothing 33 along its control faces 29. Each tooth has, in two planes which extend along the displacement direction of the control face and are perpendicular to one another, a sawtooth-like contour 35, 36 with in each case a rising edge 37, 38 for running up the control slide 23 and a falling edge 39, 40 which follows in the displacement direction. Each tooth contour is associated with one of the two displacement directions of the control incline 28 and deflects the control slide 23 in the axial direction or transversely thereto. The device may be a fluid pressure regulator or an electrical potentiometer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2315600-A (GB)
Title: Frequency selective structure
Inventor: GALLAGHER JOHN GERARD
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 1991-07-25
Abstract: The structure (10) incorporates first and second conducting layers (12,16) and an interleaving dielectric layer (14). The conducting layers (12,16) have periodically arranged slots (18,20) through their thickness. The layers are arranged such that the slots (18,20) do not overlap when viewed perpendicular to the layers (12,14,16). The thickness of the dielectric layer (14) is very much smaller than a wavelength of radiation at the transmission frequency of the structure. Consequently, significant evanescent coupling occurs between the two conducting layers (12,16). The frequency selective structure (10) exhibits radiation transmission over a narrow bandwidth, and transmission characteristics are relatively unaffected by incidence angle or polarization.
Patent GB-2247015-A (GB)
Title: Metal oxide group thermistor material
Inventor: JUNG HYUNG JIN
IPC: C01G53/00
Filed: 1991-08-06
Abstract: Metal oxide group thermistor material is made from MnCO3 + NiO + CuO + ZnO + Co3O4 + Fe2O3 + TiO2 group as a basic composition and having respectively composition rate by weight for each ingredient as defined in Fig. 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247897-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece aligning in a seaming machine
Inventor: ADAMSKI MAXIMILIAN
IPC: D05B33/02
Filed: 1991-09-04
Abstract: Workpieces such as sleeves (16) being transported from a pickup location to a seaming location (104) are automatically rotated through a user-determinable angle so as to reposition the workpiece for sowing a pure straight/angled seam. The workpiece is transported along the line of feed by a support assembly driven by a motor (26) controlled by a processing unit, the assembly being guided by a rod system (22). The assembly engages the workpiece by extendable gripping devices on a pivot arm (46) and the arm is pivoted, eg by a pneumatic cylinder to rotate the workpiece. A sensor (78) detects the leading edge of the workpiece and resets the control of motor (26) so that the workpiece is correctly positioned at the seaming location. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248575-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing indicia on diamonds
Inventor: WINSTON RONALD H
IPC: B23K26/06
Filed: 1991-10-10
Abstract: In order to produce a mark on a diamond 15 a region on the surface of the diamond which is to be marked is irradiated with an argon/fluorine or other excimer laser 11 whose output beam is passed through a mask 23 which defines the mark. The diamond selectively absorbs the excimer laser radiation and undergoes a partial allotropic transformation without losing its diamond crystal lattice configuration. The method may also be used to cut a hole through a diamond eg to produce an extrusion die. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252558-A (GB)
Title: Thermosetting coating composition and coated article
Inventor: GOUDA YOSHIMICHI
IPC: C09D175/06
Filed: 1991-12-19
Abstract: A thermosetting coating composition contains (a) an acrylic resin having hydroxyl groups and epoxy groups in a molecule thereof; (b) a resin prepared from a monomer having an unsatured group and an acid anhydride group the acid anhydride group being half-esterified, half-thioesterified and/or half amidized; (c) at least one of hydroxyl group-containing resin selected from the group consisting of an acrylic resin containing hydroxyl groups and carboxyl groups, a fluorine- containing copolymer resin and a polyester resin; and (d) a melamine resin. The composition is suitable as a topcoat for automobiles and as a coating composition for coils, electric appliances and electric parts, and may be diluted in an organic solvent and applied by air spraying or by electrostatic coating.
Patent GB-2262818-A (GB)
Title: Vibration reduced speed control
Inventor: WIBBERLEY PETER
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 1991-12-24
Abstract: An engine speed control system for reducing vibration comprises a control unit 10 programmed with a predictive vibration model of the drive system of the vehicle that outputs a torque control signal according to the speed or torque 14 requested by the driver. Preferably vibration or velocity sensors eg ABS speed sensors 16 may feedback the actual response of the drive system to modify the predictive model. Vibration is reduced without significantly the response time to demanded torque changes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263971-A (GB)
Title: Downlighter
Inventor: CANT PETER REX
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 1993-02-08
Abstract: A downlighter, particularly for use with a heat emitting lamp, is height-adjustable relative to a mounting ring 24 and is provided with ventilation features in the form of ventilation holes 32 and an air gap 38 to allow dissipation of the heat evolved during operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285214-A (GB)
Title: A hanger
Inventor: WILKINS ANDRE PHILIP
IPC: A47G25/36
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A hanger comprising a body for suspending an article, the body being formed from a sheet material so as to have a profile including attachment formations to which the article may be attached, and a suspension member 34 attached to the body for suspending the body from a support. The hanger, which is especially suited to clothes, is preferably a blank folded along a centre line, the suspension device being a hook attached separately. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267088-A (GB)
Title: Benzofuran-2-ones as stabilisers
Inventor: NESVADBA PETER
IPC: C08K5/1535
Filed: 1993-05-11
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (1),   <IMAGE> in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are as defined in the specification, some of which are novel, are stabilisers for organic materials against thermal, oxidative or light-induced degradation.
Patent GB-2268361-A (GB)
Title: Device for determining residual quantity of videotape
Inventor: HASHIMOTO KAZUO
IPC: G11B15/02
Filed: 1993-05-17
Abstract: A user may confirm the residual quantity of videotape via voice synthesis by employing the residual quantity calculating function 19, which is built into the videocassette recorder, when an outside telephone is used to enter TV program reservations. If a plurality of TV program reservations have already been entered at this time, the total amount of time required for recording the TV programs to be newly entered via telephone is calculated as well as the previously entered TV programs based on the reservation data (recording start time, length of recording time, etc.), and announced to the user via voice synthesis whether recording can actually be done. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270853-A (GB)
Title: Settling apparatus for slurry
Inventor: BATSON RICHARD GUY
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: A process for treating a suspension of solid particles in a carrier liquid comprises subjecting the particles in the suspension to gravity settling in a treatment zone. The treatment zone has at least an upper free settling region in which free settling of solid particles through the liquid takes place, a hindered settling region below the free settling region in which hindered settling of particles takes place, and a compaction region below the hindered settling region in which the solid particles are in contact with one another so that a slurry is formed in this region. Clarified liquid is withdrawn from the free settling region. Liquid is allowed, in at least the compaction region, to move upwardly along at least one upwardly inclined pathway, while at least partially protected from settling solid particles. Slurry is withdrawn from the compaction region.
Patent GB-2280960-A (GB)
Title: Commodity metering apparatus
Inventor: WARWICK RONALD
IPC: G01R11/24
Filed: 1993-09-28
Abstract: The commodity metering apparatus comprising a consumer meter 2 arranged to be connected to an electricity supply in which a live cable 4 is connected to the meter by a fuse 10. A first current sensor 14 is arranged to monitor the current at an input to the fuse, and a second current sensor 20 is arranged to monitor the current at an output of the fuse. The first and second current sensors are connected to a comparator circuit 12 by respective two-wire pair and arranged to detect any imbalance therebetween. The first current sensor is provided with a second output which is connected to a tone verification circuit 12 by way of a further two-wire pair 18 and the meter includes means for generating a tone which is circulated around the two two-wire pairs and monitored by said verification circuit. One of the wires of the two-wire pair connecting the first current sensor to the comparator circuit is connected via 24 to the live cable, so that the voltage drop across the fuse can be detected by detection means in the comparator circuit. The voltage drop across the fuse is proportional to the consumed power. Interfering with the meter e.g. by shunt across fuse 10, removal of fuse 10, shunt across meter terminals are all detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-932918-A (GB)
IPC: B23Q3/154
Abstract: 932,918. Display signs. JAMES NEILL & CO. (SHEFFIELD) Ltd. Sept. 29, 1961 [Oct. 20, 1960], No. 35916/60. Class 3 (2). [Also in Groups XIV, XXV, XXX and XXXV] A magnetic display board comprises strips 51, Figs. 18, 19, of plastic magnetic material fixed between adjacent pairs of metal ribs 52 formed on a metal backing sheet, the crests of the ribs projecting above the surface of plastic magnetic material. Ferromagnetic labels or articles having at least one dimensions exceeding the pitch of the ribs 52 may be held firmly by the board which may be secured to walls by screws passing through holes 56. Figs. 20, 21 show a display using the same material, but the ribs are replaced by projections 62.
Patent GB-2275674-A (GB)
Title: Guiding a web of material in suspension
Inventor: BANNENBERG UDO
IPC: B65H23/24
Filed: 1994-03-02
Abstract: A plurality of consecutive spaced nozzle chests 3 disposed above and beneath a web 2 are fed with blast air. Each nozzle chest has a nozzle end 7 formed as a V-shaped trough. Adjacent each longitudinal edge 10; 11 of the nozzle end there are two rows of holes R1, R2; R3, R4 with round jet nozzles 4. The axes of the nozzles are perpendicular to the flat surface portions 8; 9. Each nozzle in row R1 is disposed in a vertical plane E1 - E1 extending between two vertical planes E2 - E2, E3 - E3 in each of which there is provided a nozzle of the rows R3, R4 respectively. Each nozzle in row R4 is disposed in a plane E1' - E1' extending between two planes E2' - E2', E3' - E3' in each of which there is a nozzle of rows R1, R2 respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288214-A (GB)
Title: Universal hose connector
Inventor: BERNAARD FREDERICK AUGUSTE
IPC: F16L11/11
Filed: 1994-04-06
Abstract: A moulded plastic connector for use in connecting hoses together in vehicle cooling systems has endpieces with stepped profiles for inserting into hoses having different internal diameters. The hoses are secured on the connector by hose clips. The endpieces can be connected by a flexible pipe section or by a rigid pipe bend. A closable opening can be provided in the section connecting the two endpieces for flushing the coolant system. The sections of the stepped endpieces which are smaller than the hoses being connected can be removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291583-A (GB)
Title: A bracket to be fitted between a seat base and a seat back
Inventor: SEAL DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 1994-07-20
Abstract: A bracket 44 for a rear seat 10 of a long wheel base Land Rover is arranged to be fitted between the seat base 14 and seat back 12 to space the seat back 12 rearwardly away from the seat base 14. The tilt of the seat back 12 is also increased (Fig. 7). By such means the leg room in the back of the vehicle is increased, the seats being those in the back of the vehicle. The bracket 44 is attached to the existing bracket 22, to raise the seat back above the level of the step 20 in the vehicle floor and displace it backwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284639-A (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing element
Inventor: ABE TSUTOMU
IPC: F16C33/30
Filed: 1994-10-28
Abstract: A rolling bearing element is made of a continuously cast bearing steel, and the center segregation rate of carbon, C/C0 of the bearing steel material satisfies a condition, 0.9 </= C/C0 </= 1.1, where C is the concentration of carbon (wt.%) in a center portion and C0 is the average concentration of carbon (wt.%). The center segregation rate for sulphur additionally or alternatively satisfies an equivalent condition. The bearing steel contains up to 10 ppm of oxygen, and up to 80 ppm of sulphur. <IMAGE>