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Patent GB-2153126-A (GB)
Title: Self-monitoring flame monitor
Inventor: HAUPENTHAL KARL-FRIEDRICH
IPC: F23N5/12
Filed: 1984-12-13
Abstract: A flame monitor which can be connected to the mains voltage without using a transformer, with an ionization path (5, 46, 47) which is also supplied by the mains voltage, has an amplifier circuit (2), a flame relay circuit (1), an integrator (3) and a pulse generator (4). The ionization path causes charging of capacitor (6) which acts on an amplifier (8) of the amplifier circuit (2) by way of inputs (19, 20). The amplifier output simultaneously actuates two switching elements (9, 17) of which one is a short-circuit switch (9) which short-circuits a series circuit comprising diodes (13, 16), windings (11, 12) of a flame relay (10) and a charging capacitor (14). The other switching element (17) starts the integrator (3) which in turn triggers a switch (18) of the pulse generator (4). The pulse generator (4) short-circuits the inputs (19, 20) of the amplifier (8) in short intervals of time. When there is a flame (46), the flame relay (10) can only remain energized if the intervals occur in a given timing relationship. Any component failure interferes with that relationship and results in deenergization of the flame relay (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169479-A (GB)
Title: Display processor
Inventor: BLOKH EVGENNY MOISEEVICH
IPC: G09G5/42
Filed: 1984-12-31
Abstract: A display processor comprises several interconnected units, such as units (1) and (2) for comparing the assigned and current X and Y coordinates, a Y coordinate searching unit (6), an address multiplexer (7) coupled with a pattern line incrementing unit (21) connected in series with a pattern line display sequencing unit (13 and a pattern display sequencing unit (19), a random-access memory (15), a multichannel switch (17), and a video adder (5). The multichannel switch (17) is connected to the unit (2), to the pattern line display sequencing unit (13), to the pattern display sequencing unit (19), and to the pattern line incrementing unit (21) and the video adder (5), the two latter being connected to each other. The data input is to the switch (17), the address input to multiplexer (7) and the video output is taken from adder (5). Control inputs enter at (42), (46), (50). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169949-A (GB)
Title: Door or window fastening
Inventor: YAIR JOHN
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 1985-01-19
Abstract: The fastener comprises a handle part (10) pivotally mounted at one of its ends on a base part (11), with a locking part (12) being disposed at the other end of the handle part. The base part (11) and locking part (12) are intended to be secured in an aligned relationship e.g. on a window, with the handle part also being aligned therewith in its 'fastened position' where it is engaged by a wedge member secured to an adjacent window frame. The wedge member can engage in either of two slots (31,32) of the handle part, corresponding to a fully closed and a slightly open position of the window respectively. In both possible positions of engagement of the wedge member (13) with the handle part (10) the locking part (12) can be operated to retain the handle part against pivotal disengagement movement away from the wedge member. Operation of the locking part causes a peg (40) to engage in a slot (23) in the free end of the handle part. A marker (41) is provided to indicate whether or not the handle part is in a locked condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159487-A (GB)
Title: Braking arrangement
Inventor: HALSEY HERBERT
IPC: B66D5/22
Filed: 1985-02-15
Abstract: A hoist for raising and lowering loads incorporates a braking arrangement which is inoperative when a drum (1) is rotated in the load raising direction, and includes a locking member (8) rotatable only in the hoist raising direction and a transmission member (7) axially movable under the control of a roller (5) and slot (6) arrangement. A friction disc (9) is provided between the locking and transmission members. The braking mechanism operatives automatically to apply the brake on the tendency of the hoist drum (1) to rotate in the load lowering direction at a rate which is greater than that determined by the drive means (14) therefor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2154536-A (GB)
Title: Improved supply control rotating stretch wrapping apparatus and process
Inventor: LANCASTER PATRICK RAYFIELD
IPC: B65B11/00
Filed: 1985-02-22
Abstract: Apparatus for unitizing a load 24 of rectangular cross-section with an overwrap of stretchable plastic web, comprises in combination: a frame 47, a wrapping ring 44 rotatably mounted to said frame adapted to hold and dispense film from a roll 56 of stretchable plastic web, elongation means 70 mounted on said ring and adapted to draw said web from the roll and elongate said web prior to wrapping of said web about said load, and supply speed control means coupled to said elongation means and adapted to drive said elongation means to supply said web to said load at a variable supply speed which is varied by said supply speed control means to minimize wrapping force fluctuations experienced by said web between said elongation means and said load, said supply speed control means including pulleys 62, 63 positioned to correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the load to be wrapped and a belt 64 passing therearound. The elongation means comprises a pair of coupled rollers, the downstream one of which is driven from a pulley mounted on the ring and engaged with the belt so that the rollers supply stretched film at a varying rate corresponding to that demanded by the rectangular load due to the passage of the corners. In an alternative embodiment (Figures 12-14), the pulleys 62, 63 and belt 64 are replaced by an annular cam ring (60) to provide the necessary variations in web supply rate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171597-A (GB)
Title: Overbed table
Inventor: SHICKLE MARK
IPC: A47B9/04
Filed: 1985-02-28
Abstract: An overbed table comprises a table-top (14) which is supported in cantilever fashion on the upper end of the outer member (18) of an upright telescopic post (12). The post (12) contains a lead screw and a nut thereon which is held stationary in the inner telescopic member (16) of the post so that rotation of the lead screw causes it to raise or lower the outer telescopic member (18) and, therefore, the height of the table-top. Rotation of the lead screw is effected by a handle (30) linked thereto by bevel gears acting as a step- up gear having a gear ratio in excess of 1:1 but not more than 1:3. In this way, the work of raising or lowering the table-top is made less tiring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156103-A (GB)
Title: Direct ignition gas burner control system
Inventor: MUELLER CARL JULIUS
IPC: F23N5/20
Filed: 1985-03-12
Abstract: A direct ignition gas burner control system includes an igniter, two serially-arranged gas valves for controlling the flow of gas to the burner, and a microcomputer and related circuitry for controlling energizing of the igniter and valves. The microcomputer also contains instructions to provide a check of both the ROM and RAM during each demand for burner operation.
Patent GB-2174281-A (GB)
Title: Collapsable cloche
Inventor: LUKER JOSEPH NORMAN
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 1985-04-29
Abstract: An individual cloche consisting of a square body with integral lid which can be folded down flat for storage without dismantling. The Doubled Hinged lid providing three positions as follows:-  CLOSED: For harsh conditions  VENTED: For free air circulation.  OPEN: For watering and inspection purposes. See Figure 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162583-A (GB)
Title: Improved cascaded power plant using low and medium temperature source fluid
Inventor: KRIEGER ZVI
IPC: H01R12/89
Filed: 1985-07-16
Abstract: A plurality of independent, closed Rankine cycle power plants, (12A, 12B, 12C) having respective vaporizers (13A, 13B, 13C), are powered from heat in a medium or low temperature fluid e.g. geothermal fluid or liquid waste which flows serially through the vaporizers and then to respective preheaters (19A, 19B, 19C) of the power plants, which are connected in parallel. The fluid heats the plants' working fluid to the evaporization temperature, in the pre heaters and supplies the latent heat of vaporization to the working fluid in the vaporizers. As compared to a conventional cascaded power plant, the temperature drop of the fluid can be increased without reducing the efficiency. Alternatively, the temperature drop can be maintained but the efficiency can be increased. In either case, the power produced by the power plant increased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162434-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: IRVINE WILLIAM F
IPC: A63B23/00
Filed: 1985-08-07
Abstract: The apparatus has a base, a pair of rear members 28 extending upwardly and inwardly to a joint 30, cantilever member 32 extending forwardly from the joint, vertical guide means 44, 46, and a glide assembly 60 having a plurality of selectable weights 54 mounted thereon. The apparatus also includes a bench 14 having a leg curl assembly 16 at one end thereof. The assembly comprises a pivot 128 spaced from the bench by the approximate distance that a user's knees would be placed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2169402-A (GB)
Title: A method and an apparatus for detecting tears in a conveyor belt
Inventor: DERRICK ASHLEY DAVID
IPC: G01N21/89
Filed: 1985-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of detecting tears in a conveyor belt (1), wherein a light emitter (6) is positioned facing one surface of the conveyor belt (1) and a light receiver (7) is positioned in alignment with the light emitter (6) and facing the opposite surface of the belt (1). Where there is no tear in the belt, light from the emitter (6) will be occluded from the receiver (7). However, where there is a tear in the belt (1) light from the emitter (6) will pass from the emitter (6) to the receiver (7) on the passage of a tear or gap past the light beam. If the emitter is pulsed the width of the tear or gap may be determined from the number of pulses counted by counter 11 and the belt speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171167-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of thermoplastic pipe
Inventor: BRIDGSTOCK ERIC
IPC: B29C48/09
Filed: 1986-01-30
Abstract: In the manufacture of thermoplastic pipe, e.g. for gas and water supply lines, a pipe extrusion (P) is produced by an extruder (1), and a layer of the extruded material is removed from the outer surface of the pipe by a scraping unit (5) before the pipe is cut off into lengths. The finished pipe lengths do not require further scraping before making welded pipe joints. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175572-A (GB)
Title: Loading/unloading device
Inventor: GARDNER DERMID RAINGER
IPC: B65H19/30
Filed: 1986-03-07
Abstract: A reel loading/unloading device 1 for machinery 3, comprising a wheeled bogie 5 or trolley, a pair of upstanding, spaced-apart, support arms 9 carried by the bogie 5, each support arm 9 being provided with an upwardly open slot 10 of width capable of accepting a stub shaft 21 or axle projecting from each end of a reel 2, and lifting/lowering means 14-18 attached to the arms 9 and capable of lifting the stub shafts 21 from the bottoms 13 of the slots 11, and also capable of lowering the stub shafts 21 to the bottoms 13 of the slots 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201051-A (GB)
Title: Ignition device for a plasma or welding torch
Inventor: BUNTING KEVIN A
IPC: H05H1/36
Filed: 1987-02-12
Abstract: A triac module 7 delivers voltage pulses from a mains supply 1, 2 to cause high frequency oscillations in a parallel resonant L-C circuit 12, 14, the inductor of which forms the primary winding of a step-up transformer 13, so that a spark gap 19 across the secondary 15 repeatedly breaks down to apply high voltage transient signals across the secondary which are coupled to the torch connection terminals 25, 35 via capacitors 23, 26. An inductor 30 blocks the passage of these signals to the D.C. supply 32. A car iginition coil may be used as the transformer 13. The device may provide bursts of pulses at 50m sec intervals with a ringing frequency of 200 KHz and an output voltage of 40 KV which is sufficient to ignite an arc in conditons of higher gas pressure or gas velocity than is possible with prior devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205214-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring of amusement machine operation
Inventor: REYNOLDS ANTHONY EDWARD ST AUB
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 1987-05-01
Abstract: In order to enable remote monitoring of amusement machine operation and prevent loss of takings due to the machine being out of operation for instance, a monitoring device 10 is provided having a detector 20 for receiving input signals from the machine and for emitting output signals indicative of an operational state of the machine, for example whether the machine is switched on at the required times. An error signal is outputted by processing means 23 when the form of the output signals is such as to indicate that a parameter of the operational state of the machine is outside a permitted range. In such an event a report control unit 29 causes a predetermined telephone number to be dialed and the dialed number to be automatically supplied with report data on the operational state of the machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196331-A (GB)
Title: Resin-bonded taphole mix
Inventor: HUGHES GUSTAV OLSEN
IPC: C21B7/12
Filed: 1987-09-21
Abstract: A slow-setting resin-bonded taphole mix comprises a substantially uniform admixture of a refractory grog and a phenolic resin (e.g. a novolak resin), a solvent for the resin (e.g. triethylene glycol), and a clay.
Patent GB-2202946-A (GB)
Title: Marine seismic streamer stretch section employing unequally spaced-apart fluid blocking spacers
Inventor: KECKLER WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 1988-03-22
Abstract: A seismic marine streamer employs a stretch section 18 having unequally spaced fluid blocking spacers 25 to reduce tow noise resulting from longitudinal vibration of the streamer as it is towed through water along a line of exploration. If the fluid blocking spacers are equally spaced there is an undesirable tuning effect of the tow noise. A plurality of flow through spacers 26 are also included in the fluid filled outer hosewall 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220575-A (GB)
Title: Carry cot
Inventor: CARROLL ANTHONY
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 1988-05-06
Abstract: A carry cot 6 is adapted to be fitted onto a push-chair chassis 4, the carry cot 6 including a plurality of clamping devices 22 for attachment to the chassis 4, the relative positions of the clamping devices 22 being adjustable (so that the carry cot may be used with a variety of chassis). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208188-A (GB)
Title: Pay-and-display-security
Inventor: THRELFALL NICHOLAS PETER
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 1988-07-06
Abstract: Authorisation dispensing apparatus applicable to pay-and-display parking ticket dispensing apparatus comprises a keyboard (22) for user-entry of information related specifically to the user's authorisation, specifically to the user's vehicle such as the registration number, and means for causing said information to appear on tangible dispensed authorisation, specifically printing on a parking ticket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222280-A (GB)
Title: Electronic calculator with lens
Inventor: HO WAI-KWAN
IPC: G06F15/02
Filed: 1988-08-01
Abstract: An electronic calculator 1 has a generally planar front surface and includes a lens portion 8 to act as a magnifying glass. The lens portion may include a Fresnel lens or a convex lens extending out of the front surface. It is preferred that the lens portion be an integral part of a body 2 of the calculator. Preferably, the body and lens portion are moulded from a transparent plastics material in the same moulding operation. Solar cells 6 and a liquid crystal display 5 are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224239-A (GB)
Title: Notebook with calculator
Inventor: LAU CHUN-CHUEN
IPC: B42D5/00
Filed: 1988-09-16
Abstract: A notebook comprises a planar electronic calculator (13) located in the aperture (12) of a support panel (11) and lying co-planar therewith, and a cover sheet (17) overlying a side of the panel. The cover sheet (17) is deformable so that the keyboard (14) is actuable by application of pressure to the cover sheet. The notebook comprises pages (24'), a front cover (27) and a back cover (23'), the front cover including the calculator integral therewith. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218312-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to fishing lines
Inventor: BURGESS PAUL DAVID
IPC: D04C1/12
Filed: 1989-05-15
Abstract: A fishing line of braided construction has some filaments of high tensile polythene. The other filaments are of polyester and/or nylon, and the braid may be coated with a sheath of polyurethane.
Patent GB-2220287-A (GB)
Title: Inputting characters e.g. to a computer
Inventor: HOU YIBIN
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 1989-06-13
Abstract: In a non-keyboard method for the inputting of Chinese and other characters to e.g. a computer, a part of a CRT (or a window) is used to display a galley of Chinese or other characters, and a CRT positioning device, such as a mouse, is used to pick out a character or a string of characters from the full CRT.
Patent GB-2229595-A (GB)
Title: Selective recording using transmitted programme information
Inventor: TINDALL ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04N5/782
Filed: 1989-08-18
Abstract: A controller 10 controls the activation and de-activation of a video recorder 11 subject to transmitted information about programme material, which information is received by a receiver monitor means 12, and subject to information input by a user via the key pad 13. The receiver monitor means continuously scans all the television channels and, by comparing the information about the next programme to be transmitted with input information stored in the memory, the receiver/monitor may register e.g. that golf due to begin in two minutes on BBC1, is to be recorded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222929-A (GB)
Title: Animal drinking container
Inventor: CORBETT TIMOTHY
IPC: A01K7/02
Filed: 1989-09-19
Abstract: An animal drinking container (1) comprises a main compartment (5) and a secondary compartment communicating through an opening. A receptacle portion (20) for drinking water is formed in the lower portion of the main compartment (5). A ball controlled valve in the secondary compartment maintains the level of water in the receptacle portion (20) above the opening. Access openings (21) in front and rear walls (10) and (11) of the container (1) provide access for an animal's head to the receptacle portion (20) for drinking. Doors (30) connected to the front and rear walls (10) and (11) by hinges (32) close the openings (21). A weight (31) mounted on a support arm (34) extending from each door (30), urges the door (30) closed, but is of weight sufficiently low to permit the door (30) to pivot inwardly under pressure from an animal's head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225716-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible non-slipping bed guard
Inventor: BARNETT ALFRED AARON
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 1989-10-09
Abstract: A bed guard 10 comprises a panel 12 which is supported beside a bed in use by projection means 18. The or each projection means 18 is arranged to fit between the mattress and the bed base, and has adjustable retaining means 23, 24 which engages either with an edge of the mattress or with an edge of the bed base to prevent slippage. In the embodiment described, the or each projection means 18 is movable relative to the panel 12 between an extended operative position and a collapsed inoperative position (as shown in figure 1 by solid lines and dotted lines respectively). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226845-A (GB)
Title: Safety gate assembly
Inventor: HICKMAN KEITH MICHAEL
IPC: E06B9/04
Filed: 1989-11-23
Abstract: The assembly has a fixed frame (1) of L-shape consisting of a horizontal, first frame limb (3) and a vertical, second limb (4), for example in the form of a planar frame portion made up of vertical bars 6, 7 and horizontal bar (5). The fixed frame is secured firmly in position between vertical walls of a passageway by three adjustable rubber buffers (9, 10, 11), one buffer (9) being carried by the free end of the first limb (3), and the other two buffers (10, 11) being carried by the opposite vertical edge of the fixed frame. The fixed frame is devoid of any limb extending vertically from adjacent to the free end of the first limb (3), as distinct from known fixed frames of in-shape. Openable gate 2 is hinged to upright 1. Preferably, the upper hinge is formed by pin 20 inserted into upright tube 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243815-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device
Inventor: PEARSON STEPHEN EDWARD
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1990-05-03
Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device comprises a toothed shaft 4 which meshes with a toothed gear-wheel 36 of a motor 34 housed on the bulk-head kick panel. behind the underdash cover 12, to prevent access. When the motor is activated, the shaft 4 passes through holes 18, 20 in the pedal shafts 8, 10, locking into the tunnel of the car, preventing operation of the pedals. The motor is wired in a 3 way switching system. The vehicle anti-theft device can be adapted to lock three vehicle control pedals, or just one vehicle control pedal depending on the pedal layout of the vehicle. The device is not readily accessable, tamper-proof, effectively immobilises the vehicle, and is easy to operate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233329-A (GB)
Title: Methanol production
Inventor: HORTON ANTHONY
IPC: C07C29/151
Filed: 1990-06-11
Abstract: A process for the production of methanol wherein synthesis gas is produced by reaction between natural gas and/or wherein the synthesis gas is compressed into a conventional methanol loop in which nitrogen is allowed to build up to over 50% and from which a large purge system is taken and passed into a second reaction system containing a mixture of methanol, synthesis catalyst and methanol adsorbent wherein further methanol is produced: this second system operating cyclically - its methanol being recovered by either sweeping the methanol off with desulphurised natural gas and/or depressurising, causing the adsorbed methanol to be dissolved and recovered by condensing the methanol produced in said cyclic system.
Patent GB-2236175-A (GB)
Title: Heating and ventilating apparatus for the cabin of an automotive vehicle
Inventor: GUILLEMIN JEAN
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1990-07-27
Abstract: A heating and ventilating apparatus for the cabin or passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle includes a cold air transmission branch (16) and an air heating branch (18), communicating with each other through a mixing zone (40) and leading respectively to a de-icing port (42) for the windscreen of the vehicle, aerators or cabin vents (50) at the level of the fascia panel, and lower outlet ports (66) in the lower part of the cabin. A direct guide duct (68) is arranged with its inlet (70) penetrating partly into the outlet (32) of the air heating branch (18), and with its outlet opening (72) in the vicinity of the de-icing port (42), which allows warm air (F1) coming from the air heating branch to be mixed with the pre-mixed air (F2) coming from the mixing zone (40). The air heating branch (18) includes a heat exchanger (34). Guide vanes (90, 92) are disposed on the outside of guide duct (68) to aid the mixing process in mixing zone (40). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246336-A (GB)
Title: Bag or liner retaining device
Inventor: GRANT ALAN ROGER
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 1990-07-27
Abstract: A retaining device for a liner or bag in a bulk container comprises a sheet of material 10 which is provided with fold lines and an aperture to receive the outlet nozzle 23 of a plastic bag 22. Fold lines 17 and 18 in a flap 14 at one end of the sheet enable the flap to be folded so that portions 19 and 20 of the flap, together with spacer portion 25, form a closed space 27 within which may be trapped a portion 26 of the bag 22. As the bag is filled, the folded flap unfolds releasing the trapped portion of the bag. <IMAGE>