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Patent GB-2186534-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle hub assembly
Inventor: WALTER HEINZ-PETER
IPC: F16D3/20
Filed: 1987-02-13
Abstract: A hub assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising a hub member 1 rotatable in an outer bearing 3 race by balls 4, a constant velocity ratio universal joint 5 for driving the hub member and having an outer member 7 connected for torque transmission to the hub member by interfitting projection and recess formations such as circumferentially spaced teeth 16, is characterised in that the interfitting formations are provided on the respective components 1 and 7 by an incremental deformation (rotary forging or orbital pressing) process. The hub member and universal joint may be provided as separate units corrected by a bolt 19, having its head in a recess 20 in the hub member for easy access. The components 1 and 7 may be made from steel having a carbon content of 0.4% to 1.2%. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186811-A (GB)
Title: Mobile mixing apparatus and method
Inventor: RENWICK PETER JOHN
IPC: B28C5/18
Filed: 1987-02-19
Abstract: Apparatus for mixing material, e.g. concrete or animal feedstuffs, comprises a rotatable open-ended drum (1) mounted on the three point linkage (5) of a tractor (4). One or more helical vanes are provided around the inside surface of the drum. Material is loaded by setting the drum with its axis horizontal, and thrusting the drum into a pile (6) of aggregate while rotating the drum in a direction such as to move materials towards the rear of the drum. The drum is then tilted upwardly and rotated in the same direction to effect mixing. Unloading of the drum is effected by reversing the direction of rotation of the drum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207697-A (GB)
Title: Security shutter-lock safety and alarm system
Inventor: GHALEB M A
IPC: E05B67/36
Filed: 1987-05-14
Abstract: An unobtrusive electronic switch arrangement, for use with locks on roller-shutter doors and blinds, operates by detecting the presence of the lock bolt when it secures the shutter in its closed position to the fixed guide rail. Sensing of the lock bolt may be by contacting or non-contacting means. The bolt 11 of the lock 16, in the fully entered position, depresses the operating arm 2 of a micro-switch 3. The switch, through a relay or contactor in the shutter drive-motor circuit, prevents energisation of the drive-motor until the lock assembly has been completely withdrawn, so preventing mechanical damage to the system. The arrangement is also intended for use within an associated alarm circuit so that a warning of forced entry or vandalisation can be provided when the lock bolt is illegally moved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206444-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode
Inventor: YUE-WEN CHENG
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 1987-06-22
Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) display device (20) has a semiconductor chip (23) which is capable of emitting light when energised and mounted in a cylindrical cavity (25) of a reflector (24) and encapsulated with epoxy resin forming a hemispherical covering (26) which gives greater visible light in comparison with conventional LED devices. The light emitted by the semiconductor chip (23) in randomly reflected by the cylindrical wall of the cylindrical cavity (25) of the reflector (24) and the epoxy resin covering (26) to become effectively visible. More than one semiconductor chip may be disposed in one cylindrical cavity. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2192412-A (GB)
Title: Gutter fastening device
Inventor: HOFMANN KARL-HEINZ
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 1987-07-02
Abstract: A device for fastening a gutter (2) and eaves covers (9, 13) to the eaves edge of a rafter roof (15, 17, 18) comprises a plate (20) which is fixed to the eaves end of a rafter side face (15) by means of a lateral fastening portion (60). The plate, has a recess serving for receiving the gutter. So that this fastening device can be of universal use, holes for receiving fastening means, are arranged distributed over the surface of the plate. Below the gutter recess the plate is provided with two cut-outs (one shown at 40) which are provided with vertically extending aligned flange strips and which can accommodate means (6) for fixing eaves covers 9 and 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198527-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring indicator lights on a control panel
Inventor: FLOYD KENNETH LEWFTHWAITE
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 1987-11-10
Abstract: A system for monitoring the indicator lights on the control panel of a machine a hood for fitting over the indicator lights and photo-sensitive devices 22 to monitor the lights and input their status to a microprocessor which analyses the inputs to report thereon or indicate machine malfunction or effect machine adjustment.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213855-A (GB)
Title: Window blind
Inventor: LUGET RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: E06B9/36
Filed: 1987-12-22
Abstract: A venetian window blind has a head rail which has a continuous open mouth along its lower side, extending from one end to the other. This enables the venetian blind to be converted to vertical slat blind without changing the head rail. A tape support can be slidably mounted in the head rail and locked in any desired position for use with horizontal slat blinds. When converted for use as a vertical sat blind the head rail accommodates trollies, a pulley bracket a gear box and cord locking apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199723-A (GB)
Title: Distributing fluid material
Inventor: COLE PETER LESLIE
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 1987-12-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in the distribution of a fluid material wherein a reservoir for the material with at least its lower region enveloped by a flexible container has an outlet from its lower part incorporating means for regulating flow of material along the outlet. The reservoir is opened to allow fluid material to flow into the container and thereafter through the outlet under the control of the regulating means.
Patent GB-2214157-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle licence holder
Inventor: BURNS JOHN ROBERT
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 1988-01-14
Abstract: The licence holder comprises an annular base member, adapted to be secured to a vehicle windscreen, and a top cover member (1). The two members are formed with co-operating screw threads (6) and the top cover member is provided with a security lock (2-4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214937-A (GB)
Title: Glass fibre yarn
Inventor: MUNROE ALEXANDER
IPC: D02G3/18
Filed: 1988-02-09
Abstract: A substantially untwisted glass fibre yarn containing at least one metal filament is made by the steps of assembling together in side-by-side relation glass fibre filaments and at least one metal filament followed by subjecting the assembly to an air jet treatment in the absence of positive mechanical overfeed. The air jet treatment preferably comprises passing the assembled filaments through a confined passageway at from 150 to 300 metres/minute, whilst air is introduced into the passageway at from 0.5 to 1.5 cubic metres/minute under a pressure of from 400 to 600 KN/metre<2>. The yarn may be used as reinforcement in a puttrusion process or can be woven to give a fabric for eg flak-jackets or flame-resistant use.
Patent GB-2215181-A (GB)
Title: Articles of jewellery
Inventor: KWAN BING CHIU
IPC: A44C17/02
Filed: 1988-03-02
Abstract: An article of jewellery, for example an earring, necklace or bracelet, comprises a main part (1) and a removable part (6), the main part (1) having a body (2) with a lug (3) and a pivotal locking ring (4). The removable part (6) has a recess (7) for the body of the main part, a slot (11) along which the lug of the main part can travel after the main part (1) is located and rotated in the said recess (7), and a catch (9) on which the locking ring (4) of the main pat can catch after the main part has been rotated in the said recess. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203973-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive treatment of billiards cue
Inventor: STARS DAVID FERGUSON
IPC: A63D15/08
Filed: 1988-03-16
Abstract: In order to provide and maintain a cueing portion of a cue used for snooker, billiards and like games the cueing portion is abraded by successively finer micro-abrasives on flexible films which may be wrapped about and moved longitudinally and circumferentially of the cueing portion in an abrading action. Suitably three grades of micro-abrasive of 60, 30 and 9 micron are employed and each is on a different coloured film to facilitate identification and selection. The abrasives 6 are suitably mounted in respective pockets 1, 2, 3 of a foldable wallet having a further pocket 4 containing emery board 7 for cue tip care, the pockets being foldable one upon the other to present a compact pack readily accommodated in a cue case or users pocket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205959-A (GB)
Title: Stress testing materials
Inventor: BLEAZARD NIGEL RICHARD
IPC: G01N3/08
Filed: 1988-06-17
Abstract: In materials testing, a test specimen 22 is subjected to a predetermined static or dynamic stress regime by monitoring the test conditions, determining any deviation from said regime and, when required, automatically operating incremental drive means 24 to vary mechanically the applied load 18 by increments in a sense to restore said regime. In a preferred embodiment, the drive means 24 consists of a stepper motor (38) which drives a screw jack (40) via a reduction transmission (54, 56) to raise or lower load 18 as required. A load cell 32 or extensometer measure the stress or extension of the specimen 22 and a computer compares the value with the chosen test regime and produces a control signal to motor 28 to effect any adjustment of load 18 necessary to restore the regime. Temperature is also measured. Creep testing, stress relaxation, cylic stressing and strain rate control may be performed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220886-A (GB)
Title: Combined label and booklet
Inventor: PLIMMER JEREMY JOHN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1988-06-17
Abstract: A combined label and booklet includes a transparent front sheet and a back sheet which is coated with an adhesive 20 for attaching it to a surface. A plurality of printed intermediate sheets 12a-12d are interposed between the back and front sheets and these are attached together and to the back and front sheets by adhesive 13 to form a stub 14. The sheets 12a to 12d are separable from the stub along lines of weakening 15 and are attached together by adhesive adjacent line 15. A second line of weakening 16 is formed in each of sheet 12a to 12d. The front and back sheets are attached together to form a pocket from which the booklet formed by sheets 12a to 12d can be removed. Line of weakening 15 is weaker than line 16 so that the booklet can be separated from the stub 14, the stronger line of weakening providing a hinge for the sheets of the booklet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232449-A (GB)
Title: A brake assembly in which brake squeal is alleviated
Inventor: LANG ALLAN MICHAEL
IPC: F16D69/00
Filed: 1989-06-07
Abstract: A friction brake assembly comprises a rotor, such as a disc or drum to be braked by the engagement of friction material therewith, which has an array of effective loads 12, 13 or X, Y, Z which rotate with it and are peripherally spaced equally about the rotational axis. In the absence of the loads, the brake assembly has characteristics which, during a braking operation, causes the rotor to exhibit vibration from which brake squeal emanates, the vibration comprising a standing wave in the rotor which is stationary relative to the friction material and provides an even number of nodal lines of substantially zero vibrational amplitude. The number of effective loads applied to the rotor is equal to the number of said nodal lines divided by an integer and where said division results in an integer. The effective loads can be formed integrally with the rotor or by discrete masses attached thereto. With a ventilated disc rotor the effective loads X, Y, Z can be provided by the form and distribution of webs within the disc which partly define the ventilation ducts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221287-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic repair
Inventor: ZVOSEC CHARLES MICHAEL
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 1989-06-27
Abstract: A refractory body such as a furnace lining is repaired by a projected stream of particles in an oxygen-containing gas, the stream being produced by introducing the particles into a first gas and then entraining the particles and first gas in a high-speed stream of oxygen-enriched gas for projection to a repair zone. 
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Patent GB-2226430-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine control system
Inventor: IDELCHIK MICHAEL SOLOMON
IPC: F02C9/28
Filed: 1989-08-18
Abstract: The control system, e.g. for a helicopter, receives a speed or other error signal (310) and processes the error signal to form a primary fuel control signal (314). The control system also receives at least one anticipatory demand signal (318 HP, FIVG) and processes (324, 328) the signal (318) to form an anticipatory fuel control signal. The control system adjusts (350, 354) the value of the anticipatory fuel control signal based on the value of the error signal (310) to form an adjusted anticipatory signal and then the adjusted anticipatory fuel control signal and the primary fuel control signal are combined (316) to form a fuel command signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237468-A (GB)
Title: Optical transmission process and system
Inventor: EPWORTH RICHARD EDWARD
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 1989-10-24
Abstract: In a frequency shift keyed direct detection (FSKDD) optical (e.g. infra-red) transmission system, a first light source 21 is intensity modulated with a lower frequency part 25 of an information signal and a second light source 22 is frequency modulated with a higher frequency part 24 of that signal. The frequency modulation is then converted to intensity modulation to provide a composite intensity modulated signal carrying both the high and low frequency parts. The technique overcomes the problem of poor low frequency response of solid state light sources. The conversion between modulation types may be effected in the high frequency branch of the transmitter or at the receiver (Fig.2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227041-A (GB)
Title: Seal structure for a motor vehicle
Inventor: KOGISO HARUMI
IPC: B60J10/08
Filed: 1989-12-13
Abstract: A seal structure for a motor vehicle provided with a door mirror bracket 4 at a front end of a door belt line, comprises a roof weather strip 1 attached along a door opening of a car body to come into pressure contact with a periphery of a front door glass, and a front end of the door mirror bracket, which is continuous with the periphery of the front door glass; a door weather strip 2 attached along an edge of a door panel to come into pressure contact with a lower half portion of the door opening; the door weather strip 2 being provided with an end portion 20 covering a lower portion of the door mirror bracket and a front upper end of a door inner panel to which a lower end of the door mirror bracket is joined, a front lower end portion of the roof weather strip coming into pressure contact with the end portion of said door weather strip when the front door is closed, the end portion of the door weather strip having a continuous smooth surface from its lower part covering the front upper end of the door inner panel to its upper part covering the lower portion of the door mirror bracket, an upper end of the end portion being in contact with the door mirror bracket flush with each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251196-A (GB)
Title: Screwdriver shroud
Inventor: HICKMAN VICTOR
IPC: B25B23/10
Filed: 1990-11-07
Abstract: A shroud 5 for a manually-driven screwdriver comprises a rigid, substantially tubular open-ended body internally dimensioned to accommodate the tip 3 of the screwdriver and the head of a screw such that, in use, the screw is constrained into substantial axial alignment with the screwdriver and the screw may be rotated within the shroud and driven therefrom through a first open end 7 of the shroud, the opening of the other end of the shroud being of reduced diameter to fit closely around the shank 2 of the screwdriver. Resilient biasing means 8 is fitted to the shank of the screwdriver to bias the shroud 5 toward the tip 3 to initially cover the tip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251896-A (GB)
Title: A propeller mounting arrangement
Inventor: DIX TERENCE JOHN
IPC: F16C35/06
Filed: 1990-12-05
Abstract: A propeller blade shank 3 is releasably located within a hub 1, provided with an inner bearing race insert 11 and an outer bearing race insert 12. The shank 3 is provided with bearing races 5, 6 and bearings 7, 8 are disposed between these races and the race inserts 11, 12. The bearings 7, 8 are given a preload by rotating a ring nut 15 in screw threaded engagement with the outer race insert 12 and the preload is maintained by a locking plate 18. By providing the races as removable inserts a blade of the propeller may be removed for servicing without the requirement for complete dismantling of the hub 2 and the hub 2 may be machined as a single component. In an alternative arrangement (figure 4), rotation of an outer insert is transmitted via dogs to an inner insert in screw threaded engagement with a member secured to the hub thereby to pre-load the bearing arrangements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242851-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for cutting open a hoop around a bale of textile material
Inventor: GEHLEN WALTER VON
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 1990-12-12
Abstract: In an apparatus for cutting open a hoop (2a to 2d) around a bale (1) of textile raw material there is used a blade (7) which cuts through the hoop substantially perpendicularly by first nicking the hoop then stretching it and tearing it at the weak point. The blade (7) is on the circumference of a rotatable cutting disc which may be mounted on a motor-driven car. Alternatively the bale can be moved, relative to the blade. The blade may be mounted on a spring-loaded shaft (18, Fig 5) or be flanked by spring-loaded rollers (14, 15 Fig 4) or by other blades (7'' or 7''' Fig 6). Two blades may operate in series and a cutting disc may cooperate with a grooved anvil disc (21 Fig 8). A disc segment (22, Fig 9) is rockable about a pivot (23) to cut hoop(s) on a moving bale. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245492-A (GB)
Title: Programmed release oral solid pharmaceutical dosage form
Inventor: POZZI FRANCO
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 1991-07-03
Abstract: An orally administrable programmed release (i.e. release after a predetermined delay) pharmaceutical preparation comprises a core containing the drug. The core is coated with a hydrophobic material (m.p. 50.90 DEG C) and a surfactant (HLB value 10-16). A water-soluble film forming material may also be incorporated into the coating. There may also be an outer coating which may be an enteric coating or a coating of the same or another drug for prompt release.
Patent GB-2257782-A (GB)
Title: Ventilating house foundations to reduce radon concentration.
Inventor: HAWES RAYMOND
IPC: F24F7/04
Filed: 1991-07-19
Abstract: A gas ventilation system is installed beneath a gas barrier (20) fitted between the walls 12 of a building. The system is formed from a pipe 2 embedded in the hardware 18 at the base of the building. The pipe has perforations 8 in its wall through which any gases, rising up through the ground diffuse. The gases are then vented to atmosphere via openings 26 in the sides of the building. A fan may suck gas from pipe 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262442-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable double-sided picture frame
Inventor: LAI HSUEH-CHEN
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 1991-12-19
Abstract: A picture frame including a pair of walls formed along an inner periphery of a body (10) and separated with each other, a slot formed in the top of the body so that pictures can be inserted into the body and can be maintained in place by the walls, a base (30) including a pair of legs (31) pivotally coupled to the bottom of the body and rotatable to either side of the body and arranged such that the body can be maintained in an upstanding position, and so that either side of the body can be shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261282-A (GB)
Title: Self-heating container
Inventor: TAN PHANG KWANG
IPC: A47J36/30
Filed: 1992-04-01
Abstract: A self-heating container, e.g. a food pack has a single-piece carrier member (38) for assembly of a heater unit (36). The carrier member (38) includes foldable fingers (64) for securing an annular solid fuel tablet (66) to the carrier member (38), and a sleeve in which are mounted a friction ignition head (48) and a manually operated slidable striker (46). The carrier member (38) has tabs (68) to enable the unit to be installed securely in a self-heating container. The carrier member (38) can be formed from a blank which is folded on itself to form the sleeve, the fingers (64) then folded inwardly, and the tabs (68) then folded downwardly. The carrier member (38) is made of tinplate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265105-A (GB)
Title: Hand held bladed device
Inventor: BRYER RAYMOND
IPC: B26B21/52
Filed: 1993-03-02
Abstract: A hand tool device has a hollow annular member (1) having a diameter able to receive a finger and has attached to it, either integrally or detachably, a blade holder (4). The device may be a razor wherein an extension (12) extends from the outer surface of the member (10) and initially develops from the surface as a tangential extension from the hollow member and terminates in a cross piece (13). The extension (12) is arcuately curved and has a reinforcing web (12a). The cross piece (13) has outwardly directed flanges (14) in the nature of ribs which engage corresponding opposed channels (15) on the back surface of a blade holder (16). The hollow member (10) has internal longitudinally extending ribs (11) to prevent rotation around a finger when in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276451-A (GB)
Title: Measuring gradients
Inventor: LAWSON BRADLEY
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: An elongate member 10 has a planar abutment surface 16 and means 13 for indicating when the abutment surface is positioned in a horizontal plane. A movable member 20 is connected to the elongate member at a position adjacent one end and scale means 21, 21 indicate a value based on the distance of the one end of the movable member from the abutment surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266026-A (GB)
Title: Switching circuit with synchronising arrangement
Inventor: LIRON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: H04L7/02
Filed: 1993-04-05
Abstract: A circuit for switching between multiple sources, 12A-E, and multiple receivers, BOA-E, is provided with synchronising means for maintaining synchronism between sources when switching. This means comprises a number of auto timing circuits 26 which introduce a variable delay to the signal output from the switching matrix 2, in such a way as to maintain a uniform data rate at the particular receiver. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267094-A (GB)
Title: Highly absorbent polymer
Inventor: AMIYA TAKAYUKI
IPC: A61L15/60
Filed: 1993-04-16
Abstract: A highly absorbent polymer comprises water-insoluble, hydrophilic, crosslinked polymer particles having carboxyl or carboxylate groups, characterised in that said water-insoluble, hydrophilic, crosslinked polymer particles have an absorbing capacity satisfying the following requirements (i) to (iii), said absorbing capacity being imparted by enhancing the crosslinking density of the surfaces of said Water-insoluble, hydrophilic, crosslinked polymer particles:   (i) the equilibrium swelling physiological saline absorption is 40 g/g (polymer) or more; (ii) the physiological saline absorption is 3 ml or more as determined by swelling 0.3 g of the polymer with physiological saline for 10 sec; and (iii) the time taken for 5ml of physiological saline to pass through a cylinder (internal diameter: 10mm) having a cross- sectional area of 0.785 cm<2> is 40 sec or less after 0.05 g of the polymer is packed together with physiological saline into the cylinder and swollen with the physiological saline, reaches an equilibrium swelling physiological saline absorption and settles in a swollen state.