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Patent GB-2172421-A (GB)
Title: Portable wind-resistant sign stand with flexible sign
Inventor: SEELY JAMES RALPH
IPC: G09F7/22
Filed: 1985-03-11
Abstract: A lightweight, portable sign and stand apparatus comprises a plurality of ground-engaging legs 14, 16 secured to a longitudinally-extending elongated base assembly 12. The base assembly of the preferred apparatus includes clamping members (24) 26 for clampingly anchoring a thin, flat sign panel 20 protruding generally upwardly therefrom. The sheet material of which the sign panel is composed is sufficiently rigid that the sign panel is self-supporting in its protruding relationship with the base assembly. The sign panel 20 is sufficiently flexible and resilient, however, to bendably deflect in a generally lateral direction, without yielding, in response to transverse loads exerted thereon, thereby substantially preventing the sign and stand apparatus from tipping over. The sign and stand apparatus also preferably has a resultant or combined center of gravity 58 that remains inboard of boundary 60 of the engagement of the legs with the ground in order to further resist any tendency to tip over in high winds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163008-A (GB)
Title: Miniature, temperature controlled phase detector
Inventor: LUCK CARL A
IPC: H03D13/00
Filed: 1985-07-02
Abstract: A miniature temperature stabilized phase detector is packaged in a hybrid circuit module. The phase detector includes a diode bridge 20 which is bonded to a thick film heater resistor 16 for localized heating and temperature control. A thermistor temperature sensor 22 bonded to the heater resistor and a control circuit 24 maintain the heater resistor temperature at a relatively constant value during ambient temperature variations by controlling the heater current. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163906-A (GB)
Title: A circuit carrier assembly for an electromechanical clock
Inventor: GANTER WOLFGANG
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 1985-07-15
Abstract: A circuit carrier assembly for an electro-mechanical clock comprises at least one conductor-track network, 5, 6 inserted in retention depressions 4 of a circuit carrier 1. Punching depressions 17 for the mechanical severing of individual conductor-track networks 5, 6 or of individual conductor tracks 6' from one another are formed in the carrier 1. Serving for the electrical as well as mechanical connection of components are serrated connection holes 20 for the reception of component plug-in pins. The contact pair 2-24 of a switch 3 has gold-plated pieces of wire 30 which are orientated transversely thereto and which are fastened under the bent projection 25 of a spring arm 26 fashioned on a conductor-track network 5 and thereunder on the other conductor-track network 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163713-A (GB)
Title: Washing apparatus for motor vehicles
Inventor: WEIGELE GEBHARD
IPC: B60S3/06
Filed: 1985-07-19
Abstract: In a washing apparatus for motor vehicles, a portal is provided with two support tracks (3) which are inclined at an angle ( alpha ) of about 2 to 20 DEG  relative to the vertical (V), wherein the support tracks (3) are inclined with their lower end away from the vehicle (F) to be washed. Provided on both sides of a washing brush (4) which rotates about a horizontal axis are flexible traction members (10) which provide for adjustment in respect of height of the washing brush (4) relative to the vehicle (F) by means of an electric actuating motor and a control device which is operative in dependence on the contact pressure of the washing brush. Each traction member (10) is connected to a rotary mounting of the washing brush (4) directly or by way of a traction bracket (8). Provided adjacent each rotary mounting is a support roller (15) which lies freely on the associated support track (3) and which can be freely lifted off the support track (3) in the direction (A) of relative movement of the vehicle (F). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to communication apparatus
Inventor: BRYAN STEPHEN HENRY
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1985-10-10
Abstract: An apparatus to prevent the bell of a telecommunications receiver (for example a telephone hand-set) ringing when a communicator wishes to be connected by a telephone call directly to a computer linked to the receiver and a modem unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181973-A (GB)
Title: Sunbathing apparatus having water spray cooling means
Inventor: CHEN JOHN WEI HWA
IPC: B05B1/20
Filed: 1985-10-23
Abstract: A sunbathing apparatus 10 comprising a generally rectangular flexible sheet 12 having an elongated flexible water conduit 15 integrally attached to a marginal side edge 14 (14a-14d) thereof, the conduit 15 and the marginal side edge 14 (14a-14d) having a plurality of spaced concentric perforations 16 therealong, the perforations 16 positioned toward the upper surface 12a of the sheet member 12, and a valve 30 for coupling the conduit 15 to an operative supply of water 36 and controlling the rate of flow of water provided the conduit 15 whereby water flowing into the conduit 15 and out through the perforations 16 is directed upwardly and inwardly of the marginal side edge 14 (14a-14d) of the sheet member 12 so as to direct a fine spay of water onto the upper surface 12a of the sheet member 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173097-A (GB)
Title: Field closet
Inventor: LIPSKI MORDECHAI
IPC: A47K11/06
Filed: 1986-02-07
Abstract: There is provided a field closet which is composed of a collapsible stool the seat A of which has a central opening and which seat has means for attaching to the said aperture a liquid tight bag F which after use can be disposed. The stool is formed by hinged U-shaped hoops C which in the operative position are held in place by bars D. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174253-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor
Inventor: MATSUDA SHINICHI
IPC: H02K11/00
Filed: 1986-03-27
Abstract: An electric motor has a motor proper installed in a shielding case together with a printed circuit board on which a control circuit for controlling the motor is mounted. An elastic member provides a heat conductive path between an integrated circuit heat dissipator in the control circuit and the shielding case so that heat generated in the integrated circuit is dissipated to the shielding case via the elastic member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175780-A (GB)
Title: Improved positron emission tomography camera
Inventor: MULLANI NIZAR ABDUL
IPC: G01T1/29
Filed: 1986-06-26
Abstract: A positron emission tomography camera (10) has a plurality of detector rings (14) positioned side-by-side or offset by one-half of the detector cross section around a patient area (16) to detect radiation therefrom. Each ring contains a plurality of scintillation detectors (60,62,64) which are positioned around an inner circumference with a septum ring (30,32) extending inwardly from the inner circumference along each outer edge of each ring. An additional septum ring (36) is positioned in the middle of each ring of detectors (60,62, 64) and parallel to the other septa rings (30,32) whereby the inward extent of all the septa rings may be reduced by one-half and the nllmber of detectors required in each ring is reduced.
Patent GB-2178398-A (GB)
Title: Metering valve for pressurised dispensing containers
Inventor: WARBY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G01F11/32
Filed: 1986-07-09
Abstract: A metering valve for use in a pressurised dispensing container has a valve member (1) co-axially slidable within an annular metering chamber (2). Outer and inner seals (4,5,) seal an annular metering cavity (13) within the chamber and the valve member is slidable between an inoperative position (shown) in which the chamber is connected to the container via ports (10) and (11) and charged with material therefrom and an operative position in which the chamber is isolated from the container and vented to atmosphere via (9) for the discharge of material. The valve further includes a radially inwardly directed support (17) within the chamber whereby the outer seal (4) is supported against deformation in use. Support (17) may be an annular washer of metal or plastics; may be of L-shaped cross-section, may be continuous or castellated, and may be bonded to the chamber (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201239-A (GB)
Title: Extraction system for a gas fire or other appliance
Inventor: FROST MICHAEL L H
IPC: F23M20/00
Filed: 1987-01-16
Abstract: An extraction system for a gas fire includes a flue pipe 30 extending from the fire through an exterior wall of the building in which the fire is located and an extraction fan 34 mounted at the outlet of the flue pipe to provide positive extraction of combustion products. A flow detector 38 in the flue pipe is arranged to close a valve and cut off the supply of gas to the fire in the event that the flow rate through the flue pipe 30 falls below a value adequate for safe extraction of combustion products. The flue pipe may comprise telescopically adjustable stub pipes 42, 46 (Fig 2, not shown) and a silencer 44, which may be removable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190436-A (GB)
Title: Sheave device mounted on rolling bearings
Inventor: BONASSI LUCIANO
IPC: B66D3/04
Filed: 1987-04-21
Abstract: A sheave device, in particular a block (1) for marine applications, comprises a pair of cheeks (2 and 3) rigidly connected to and held apart from each other, a pin (15) mounted securely between the cheeks (2 and 3), a sheave (4) journalled on said pin (15), and a plurality of sets of rolling elements (32 and 36) accommodated in retainer cages (29, 34, 35) and intervening respectively between the sheave (4) and pin (15) and the sheave (4) and cheeks (2 and 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192819-A (GB)
Title: Press for successively shaping blanks
Inventor: NONAKA HIDEO
IPC: B21D43/02
Filed: 1987-06-19
Abstract: A press comprises a pair of juxtaposed first dies (9), (10) supported on a reciprocating ram (6), and a pair of juxtaposed second dies (42), (43) supported on a slide (44) reciprocable transversely of the movement of the ram (6). As the ram (6) is moved forwardly, a blank (50) is pushed by an insertion pin (8) to one of the second dies (42), and at the same time, another blank (50) previously supplied to the other second die (43) is shaped into a required form by the coaction of the other second die (43) and its mating first die (10). After removing the thus shaped blank from the other second die (43) and after shifting the slide (44), the same shaping of the blank supplied to the one second die (42) is performed on the next forward stroke of the ram (6), and at the same time, a succeeding blank is supplied to the other second die (43). The blanks are initially supplied from a vertical chute (3, Fig. 2) having an outlet (5). The press shapes blanks (102, Fig. 6A) into ball chain connectors (101, Fig. 6B). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206396-A (GB)
Title: A device for terminating fluid flow in a temperature-activated sprinkler
Inventor: CAPASSO VINCENT J
IPC: A62C37/20
Filed: 1987-06-30
Abstract: A device (10) for terminating the flow of fluid from an overhead sprinkler equipped with a flange (11), a battle plate (14) and a cut-off valve (25) includes a cylindrical body of thermoplastic material which melts at temperatures corresponding to sprinkler-activating temperatures and has a flange-receiving recess (12) abutting a seat (31) for the baffle-plate, and two apertures (18,19) for engaging the flange (11) to provide a locking means. As described, the sprinkler valve is reclosed after activation by pushing the device (10) upwardly to locate baffle plate (14) on seat (31), return valve (25) into conduit (21); and register segments (16,17) of flange (11) with apertures (18,19). The device is then secured by turning it so as to engage each flange segment (16,17) within a depression (29) at the end of its associated aperture (18,19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193743-A (GB)
Title: Doors
Inventor: SMITH MALCOLM ALDER
IPC: E06B7/36
Filed: 1987-07-17
Abstract: To protect the heel 12 of a door 11 in its open position, one or more pivotally-mounted protective members 30 40 are provided which bear against the door. Each protective member 30 40 may comprise a relatively hard portion 32 42, a cushion portion 33 43 and a hard-wearing covering 34 44, and is mounted on a rising-butt or spring- biassed hinge 31 41. The door may rotate through substantially 180 DEG (as shown) or through only 90 DEG  (Figs. 4, 5 not shown) in which case the protective member is pivoted on a protective member (140) which may be constituted by a buffer rail (240). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207272-A (GB)
Title: Addressing liquid crystal cells
Inventor: ROSS PETER WILLIAM
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 1987-07-18
Abstract: The working temperature range of a 2um thick negative dielectric anisotropy smectic C phase filled ferroelectric liquid crystal cell that is addressed on a matrix basis with balanced bipolar data pulses and unipolar strobe pulses is extended by the inclusion of a temperature sensor to use the temperature of the cell to control the magnitudes of the data and strobe pulse waveforms and to provide, at least at high temperatures, a stabilisation waveform with a frequency twice the fundamental frequency of the data pulse waveform.
Patent GB-2194809-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorption joint
Inventor: GIDDINGS TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: E21D11/22
Filed: 1987-09-07
Abstract: An energy absorption joint, eg for tunnel support arches 6, comprising a tapered plug 2 and a hollow section socket 1 having yieldable walls, the dimensions and shapes of the components being such that the tapered sides of the plug abut the socket walls on entry into said socket and deform but not fracture the walls on telescoping, whereby the joint manifests a predictable load v deformation characteristic. The extent of the telescoping action thus indicates the load forces to which the joint has been subjected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198630-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securing monetary collections made in buckets
Inventor: GROUNDS ALAN FRANK
IPC: A45C1/12
Filed: 1987-12-11
Abstract: Apparatus 2 for securing monetary collections made in buckets, which apparatus 2 comprises a feed member 6 and fastener means 8 for fastening the feed member 6 in a bucket 4, the feed member 6 having a slot 10 through which collected money 11 can pass, a funnel portion 12 which leads to the slot 10, and a tapered body portion 14 for resting against the sides 16 of the bucket 4, the tapered body portion 14 enabling the feed member 6 to wedge in a top part of the bucket 4 such that access to the inside of the bucket 4 is only available through the slot 10, and the fastener means 8 being such as to prevent the feed member 6 from being removed whilst the fastener means 8 is in its fastening condition whereby security for money 11 collected in the bucket 4 is achieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214516-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing destructurized starch
Inventor: DOBLER BEAT
IPC: C08B31/18
Filed: 1988-01-25
Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for forming starch into a melt which process comprises heating a composition comprising starch and water at a water content in the range of 5 to 40% by weight based on the weight of the composition in a closed volume to form a melt characterized in that said composition is heated until it has undergone all endothermic transitions including the final narrow endothermic transition just prior to the endothermic change characteristic of oxidative and thermal degradation of the starch.
Patent GB-2201651-A (GB)
Title: Closing bags
Inventor: HEATON THOMAS
IPC: B65B7/02
Filed: 1988-02-22
Abstract: A plastics bag is closed by a plastics clip having opposite ends 12, 14 (Fig.1) arranged to interengage and lock together, using an applicator apparatus having a channel 1a into which the neck of the bag is pushed in order to confine it, the clip being received between two pivotal fingers 4 of an assembly 3,4 which is then advanced to place the clip around the neck of the bag, and to cause the fingers 4 on abutment with rotatable cams 5 to close together and urge the ends of the clip into locking engagement. The clip and apparatus for applying it have utility for packing frozen chickens. The strap portion 10 of the clip is provided with a fiat identifying flag 18 projecting therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201691-A (GB)
Title: Level dyeing of natural and synthetic polyamide fibres with anionic dyes
Inventor: FRAUENKNECHT JOSEF
IPC: D06P1/62
Filed: 1988-03-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing synthetic or natural polyamide fibers with anionic dyestuffs, comprising (i) bringing the polyamide fibers into contact with an aqueous dyeing liquor which contains in addition to one or more dyestuffs a cationic dyeing assistant having affinity for anionic polyamide dyestuffs, and dyeing the polyamide fibers at a temperature of from 60 DEG  to 105 DEG  C., and (ii) adding an anionic dyeing assistant to the dyeing liquor 15 to 60 minutes after reaching the dyeing temperature, to complete the dye exhaustion. Surface and fibre level dyeings with a good dye penetration are thus obtained.
Patent GB-2215574-A (GB)
Title: Plant watering device
Inventor: HUPFIELD ROY HARVEY
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 1988-03-16
Abstract: A plant watering device 10 comprising a housing 11 to be buried in soil adjacent the roots of plants and containing a cruciform liquid-absorbent element 15 which is dosed with liquid e.g. water, through an inlet 14 of the housing 11, the opening of said inlet 14 being controlled by a flat plate-like valve 17 seated on the element 15 to face the inlet 14 and to close the same upon expansion of the element 15 when the latter absorbs liquid. Portions of the element 15 protrude through respective openings 16 in the housing 11 so that liquid can be taken up from the element 15 by the roots through the soil over a period of time determined by the needs of the surrounding plants. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204891-A (GB)
Title: A method of fitting out a room
Inventor: BODEN DANIEL
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1988-05-17
Abstract: The method comprises securing a plurality of elongate horizontal support members 10, 11 and 12 to a wall of a room, supporting inverted L-shaped base members 14 between the lowermost support member 12 and the floor of the room, hanging a plurality of posts 21 from the upper support members 10 and 11, hanging panels 24 from the support members 10 and 11 so as to overlap the posts and mounting pelmet members 29 between post caps 25. An alternative or complementary system is also disclosed in which panels (40, Fig 11) are mounted on upper and lower support members (41 and 42, Figs 10 and 11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225529-A (GB)
Title: Invalid transfer arrangement
Inventor: CHUBB CHARLES F
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1988-12-03
Abstract: An arrangement of a wheelchair 3 with a movable seat 10 and leg rest 12 and a bed 2 equipped with transfer apparatus provided with rollers 5, 6, a movable sheet 7 and tilt arms 17, for transporting a patient 1 across the bed to a sitting position in the wheelchair or from the wheelchair to a prone position on the bed is disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211008-A (GB)
Title: Intruder alarm device
Inventor: WALLACE BRIAN VINCENT
IPC: G08B13/08
Filed: 1988-12-14
Abstract: The device is devised to give warning to an occupant of a room or building that an intruder is attempting to gain access and comprises a base 3, 4 which is adapted to engage both a door or window 19 on the one hand and an adjacent fixed surface 20 on the other, to impede opening of the door or window, a pressure-sensitive detector 16, 17 mounted upon the base to detect opening pressure on the door, and an alarm is operable in response to pressure detected by the detector. In Fig. 2 (not shown), the base (30) embraces the lower edge of a door or window and has a rigid arm (33) pivoted thereto for engagement with the adjacent fixed surface (35) when the door or window is closed to resist or prevent opening of the door or window. By use of the device, a potential intruder is impeded and in addition the occupant is warned by the alarm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231274-A (GB)
Title: Child's dummy
Inventor: POULLOS PETER DIMITRIOS
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 1989-05-12
Abstract: A child's dummy incorporates an electronic arrangement 4 which is activated by a light sensitive means 9 which generates signals fed to a transducer 11 to cause the transducer to emit sound. The dummy may thus play a tune when a child using the dummy is going to sleep. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221125-A (GB)
Title: Pcm communication system
Inventor: BERRY ALLAN DAVID
IPC: H04J3/04
Filed: 1989-06-07
Abstract: The invention concerns digital communication apparatus for interleaving multiple bit sequences of a predetermined length from a plurality of input signals all at one rate to a single output data stream at a higher rate. Normally the multiple bit sequences will be bytes. The apparatus comprises for each input signal (INl - IN4) a first array (l0 -l3) of means for storing sequentially in series each multiple bit sequence of predetermined length, said arrays (l0 - l3) being arranged in parallel, means for reading in parallel each of said stored bit sequences in said arrays into second arrays (90 - 93) of storage means so that the bits of said stored sequences are interleaved, and means (20) for combining the sequences output from said second arrays in such a manner that the output data stream contains said original multiple bit sequences interleaved so that in the final output stream a multiple bit sequence from one input signal is separated from the next multiple bit sequence of that signal by multiple bit sequences from each of the other input signals.
Patent GB-2232897-A (GB)
Title: Game of chance - "Shut the Box"
Inventor: HEAL LESLIE DENNIS
IPC: A63F9/04
Filed: 1989-06-15
Abstract: A game is described which is played using a random number generating means such as a pair of dice and a plurality of indicators, for example keys 12, for indicating when predetermined scores have been displayed by the random number generating means. The object of the game is to achieve as many as possible of the predetermined scores in consecutive attempts without attaining the same score twice. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221113-A (GB)
Title: Road vehicle locating system
Inventor: BROWN KEITH CHISHOLM
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 1989-06-16
Abstract: There is disclosed a locating or surveillance system for monitoring the instantaneous position of a mobile object, such as a truck, at a central monitoring or base station. The system comprises a receiving system (10, 11) to be located at the central monitoring station, a navigation unit (12) to be located on the mobile oject and operable automatically to determine the position of the object by reference to orbiting navigation satellites or by reference to land based transmissions or receiving beacons, and a radio telephone type transmitter unit (16) to be located on the mobile unit and connected to the navigation unit (12), the transmitter unit being operable to transmit signals which will be received by the receiving system (10, 11) at the central monitoring station and which are indicative of the instantaneous position of the mobile object as determined by the navigation unit (12).
Patent GB-2233838-A (GB)
Title: Cable glands
Inventor: TWIST MICHAEL
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1989-06-30
Abstract: A cable gland for terminating armoured cable 111 comprises a hollow body 102 having a stepped bore defining a cable passageway having an entry 103a and an exit portion 103b. An abutment shoulder 112a provides a seating for the sheath 111b of the cable 111 and the unsheathed conductors 111a extend with radial clearance from the body 102 for connection as required. A support sleeve 105 slidably mounted in the body carries an earth continuity ring member 106 having flexible tines 106b engageable with the cable sheath 111b and inclined to resist withdrawal of the cable 111 from the gland. The tines directly engage the sheath 111b or pierce surrounding insulation. The sleeve 105 is retained by an end cap 104 holding a seal member 107. The cable 111 is optionally sealed at the exit portion 103b by a filler compound 114 in a removable liner 112 slidably received in the body 102 so as to facilitate dis-assembly of the gland. <IMAGE>