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Patent GB-2179864-A (GB)
Title: Structure for use as a jump
Inventor: SIMPSON BRIAN DAVID
IPC: A63K3/04
Filed: 1986-07-22
Abstract: A structure for use as a jump in steeplechasing is adapted to rest on the ground and is portable as a unit. The structure comprises ground-engaging members (20) from which there extends upwardly an enclosure (32) which can be stuffed with birch twigs or the like. One embodiment takes the form of a hurdle, in which the enclosure is angled upwardly and rearwardly. The structure carries kicking boards (e.g. 23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184455-A (GB)
Title: Titanium-base alloy having excellent corrosion resistance and workability
Inventor: TAKI KUZUHIRO
IPC: C22F1/18
Filed: 1986-10-17
Abstract: The alloy consists, all by weight, of: one or more of 0.005 to 0.2% ruthenium, 0.005 to 0.2% palladium, and 0.005 to 0.5% tungsten; 0.1 to 2.0% nickel, the remainder being titanium and unavoidable impurities. The excellent corrosion resistance and workability may be achieved by annealing the alloy at a temperature between 550 DEG C and 750 DEG C.
Patent GB-2187243-A (GB)
Title: Self-adjusting transmissions comprising connected epicyclic gear trams
Inventor: STIDWORTHY FREDERICK MICHAEL
IPC: F16H3/74
Filed: 1987-02-20
Abstract: A transmission device comprises an input shaft (1) and an output shaft (2) rotatable about a main axis (X-X). An intermediate shaft (6) is interposed between the input and output shafts and a main carrier (9) is rotatable about the main axis in a stationary casing (2) of the device. A differential gear assembly (10-12, 20-23) provides a first output to reference planet gears (25, 26) mounted on the carrier (9) for rotation about a first subsidiary axis (Y-Y), planet gear (26) being engaged with a stationary gear (27). The differential assembly provides a second output via a sun gear (28) rotatable with differential carrier (10) to output planet gears (29-31) which drive the output shaft and are carried by a carrier gear (33) which drives further planet gears (38, 39) carried by the carrier (9) for rotation about a second subsidiary axis (Z-Z), gear (39) being engaged with a second stationary gear (40).
Patent GB-2188276-A (GB)
Title: Die-free polymer forming process
Inventor: MACKLEY MALCOLM ROBERT
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 1987-03-19
Abstract: A process for the preparation of an elongate polymer material, which process comprises withdrawing at least one continuous stream of a solution and/or gel of the polymer material from a reservoir thereof without the polymer material passing, as a solution and/or gel, through an extrusion die; and collecting the elongate polymer material so prepared. The process may be used to form a fibre, sheet, or tape. The preferred polymer material is a polyolefin.
Patent GB-2194020-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for damping oscillations
Inventor: JACKEL JOHANN
IPC: F16D3/14
Filed: 1987-07-06
Abstract: Apparatus for damping torsional oscillations, for example between an engine and a drive train, comprises a divided flywheel with a viscous damping material, such as grease, in an annular passage (51) in one of the flywheel elements (3) and closed by a flange body (41) of the other flywheel element (4). A set of arcuate precurved springs (45) within the passage (51) engage supports carried by the flywheel element (3) and flange body (41). The springs (45) extend around 70 to 96% of the passage circumference and permit relative angular movement between the flywheel elements (3) and (4) of at least 25 DEG  in each direction from the central position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206989-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear reactor fuel assemblies
Inventor: MCCARTNEY JOHN
IPC: G21C3/30
Filed: 1987-07-16
Abstract: A nuclear reactor fuel stringer comprises at least two generally co-extensive and generally rectilinear tie elements which extend centrally through the stringer and are linked to the stringer in such a way that one or more of the elements can support the fuel stringer load. In one embodiment (figure 3) there are two coaxial tie elements. In another embodiment (figure 7) six tie elements are arranged in a circle.
Patent GB-2197199-A (GB)
Title: Substance or composition for treatment of pregnancy-induced hypertension
Inventor: ENGLAND MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61K31/23
Filed: 1987-11-12
Abstract: A substance or composition for combatting pregnancy-induced hypertension comprises as an active ingredient a pharmaceutically effective and acceptable amount of eicosapentaenoic acid or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives containing the eicosapentaonate group.
Patent GB-2201579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to brassieres
Inventor: SUTHERLAND MARY
IPC: A41H1/02
Filed: 1988-03-03
Abstract: A measurement and fitting harness set for determining one or more dimensions for an individual's brassiere, comprises a plurality of measurement and fitting harnesses, each harness including a pair of breast receiving cups (A1, A2) fastened to a band portion (E) carrying body support straps, at least one cup from each pair being different in size by a predetermined measurement unit or multiple or fraction thereof from other cups of other pairs, a pair of neck support straps (G1) being provided whereby each extends from an uppermost part of the cups whereby the pair can be releasable adjustably fastened behind the neck of an individual, at least one pair of body support straps each extending from and/or connected to a band portion whereby the or each pair can be releasably and adjustably fastened around the back of an individual, and a circumferential girth measuring tape (J) secured to a band portion capable of collinear alignment with the lowermost part of one or both cups. Eight harnesses may comprise the set for the purpose of determining at least breast cup size and optionally other sizes or fittings for a production line or made-to-order brassiere. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213418-A (GB)
Title: Tool for extracting wire wrap contact pins from circuit boards
Inventor: LAWRENCE HOWARD
IPC: H05K7/10
Filed: 1988-08-24
Abstract: A simple and inexpensive tool, for facilitating removal from a circuit board of a wire wrap contact pin and its supplementary pin engaged in adjacent holes in the circuit board and interconnected at the trailing ends by an integral and laterally extending arm which bears against a major surface of the circuit board, while the pins engages holes thereof, comprises a rigid rod 1 having at one end a laterally extending head 2. The head 2 has in its laterally extending end face 3 four blind holes 4, 5, 6 and 7 having axes parallel to that of rod 1 and spaced apart by a distance n, 2n or 3n where n is the pitch between adjacent holes in the circuit board. Each hole 4, 5, 6 and 7 has a depth slightly less than the axial length of the supplementary pin and an internal dimension slightly greater than the lateral dimensions of a wire wrap pin or its supplementary pin. The head 2 has a thickness substantially less than 2n. The head 2 may be separate from rod 1 and spring loaded relative thereto. An integral or detachable handle 8 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232715-A (GB)
Title: Lockable pivot joint
Inventor: EGAN PAUL F
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 1989-06-07
Abstract: A lockable pivot joint for connecting elements such as main legs (10, 12) and bracing legs (16, 18) of a ladder and which may be mounted within a rung (14) comprises a shaft (32) rotationally fixed to one of the elements (16) e.g. by splining (at 40) and having locking means (28) adapted to make locking engagement with means (30) on another element (12) on axial displacement of the shaft, e.g. against a biassing spring (44) and caused by a screw engagement (at 34). The locking means (28, 30) may be friction surfaces eg with radial striations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234631-A (GB)
Title: Selective etching of insulating materials
Inventor: ROLT STEPHEN
IPC: H01L21/311
Filed: 1989-07-27
Abstract: A silica layer 12 on a silicon substrate 13 is selectively etched by an ultraviolet activation process. The substrate is exposed, in an atmosphere of hydrogen fluoride, to pulsed ultraviolet laser radiation via a mask 19 and projection lens 21. Only irradiated areas are etched. The process provides a high degree of resolution and may be employed e.g. in the manufacture of integrated circuits or optoelectronic devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224401-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle brake light system
Inventor: NUNES JOSE LUIS CARVALHO
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 1989-08-10
Abstract: The system has at least one brake light 10 arranged to light continuously when a brake of the vehicle is operated and at least one additional brake light 20 arrange to flash when the brake is operated. The lights 10, 20 may be energised by a footbrake switch 5 and by a handbrake switch 12. The handbrake circuit may be disabled by a switch 23 located within reach of the driver. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307979-A (GB)
Title: Thermo-acoustic refrigeration apparatus
Inventor: HAINES DERRICK JOHN
IPC: F25B9/14
Filed: 1989-09-06
Abstract: Thermo-acoustic refrigeration apparatus having a relatively compact shape and operable to provide a means of reducing the amount of vibration transmitted by such a cooler to the objects being cooled, such as I-R detectors, comprises a glass flask 4 provides with four interior glass-limited channels 10, 11, 12, 13, the centre space being provide with heat-exchange media 20. An I-R detector is placed over the centre space and is cooled by thermoacoustic waves set up in the channels via transducers 17. Regenerators 22 and further heat exchangers 21 are provided in channels 11 and 13.
Patent GB-2224372-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic system for a motor vehicle
Inventor: ABE KUNIHIRO
IPC: G01M15/04
Filed: 1989-09-26
Abstract: In an electronic control system and fault diagnosis system for a vehicle, a diagnostic device Fig 2b has a memory 41 storing diagnosis programs for diagnosing the operation of the electronic control system Fig 2a. The electronic control system has a control unit 2 including another memory 5 storing self-diagnosis programs. The diagnostic device and the control unit of the electronic control system may be selectively designated as master or slave respectively. The electronic control system is diagnosed in accordance with the program in the device designated as the master. 
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Patent GB-2225278-A (GB)
Title: Pelletising dry pellets for fish food
Inventor: MOLAUG OLE
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1989-11-06
Abstract: In a machine for pelleting dry pellets from a mass (11) containing thermo-hardening substances, particularly for use as fish feed, the mass is first compressed in a pelletising unit (3), then heated in a unit (6) to a thermo-hardening temperature and finally cooled in a unit (7). The bi-products from heating, such as fat, other liquids or gas, are drained off near the heating zone (6) by a unit (30) and are brought in contact with at (31) and thereby returned to the thermo-hardened mass after this has been cooled, using a pipe (8). A pipe (9) feeds the cooled material to a storage tank (32), the material breaking into discrete lengths at the outlet (10) of pipe (9) due to the change in direction caused by the pipe (9). 
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Patent GB-2248116-A (GB)
Title: Film and lens holder
Inventor: NOBLE BARRY ANGUS
IPC: G03B19/10
Filed: 1990-09-19
Abstract: A film lens holder has a first L-shaped carrier (3) carrying a film holder/ground glass screen arrangement (5) connected by a bellows (6) to a lens holder (7) which, in condition for use as a camera, is supported by a second L-shaped carrier (4). In this condition for use the carriers (3, 4) have upright limbs (3B, 4B) which are disposed one on each side of the central longitudinal axis (A) of a guide rail support arrangement (2/2) on which the carriers (3, 4) are tiltably supported. With the lens holder (7) released from the second carrier (4) the film and lens holder as a whole can be placed in a storage condition by tilting each of the carriers (3, 4) into a nesting condition in which the limbs (3A, 3B, 4A, 4B) of the two carriers (3, 4) define the sides of a rectangle. In this storage condition the film and lens holder as a whole is of compact configuration.
Patent GB-2241408-A (GB)
Title: Image edge enhancement
Inventor: PARK YOUNG-JUN
IPC: H04N9/68
Filed: 1990-12-24
Abstract: The transition times of edges (ramps) in a video signal are reduced by delaying the onset of the transition by substituting thereat the immediately preceding value of the signal, and by anticipating the end of the transition by substituting thereat the immediately following value of the signal. The signal is fed to a chain of pixel delays 11-14 feeding a data selector 60 normally providing the output of delay 12. Subtractors 21, 22 and associated absolute value circuits 31, 32 and comparators 41, 42 detect whether successive pixels are derived from a sloping or flat part of the signal, and when three successive pixels describe the end of a ramp, gate 51 controls selector 60 to provide the output of delay 11. The other half of the circuit acts similarly with respect to a ramp start and the output of delay 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254033-A (GB)
Title: Clamping method and apparatus
Inventor: LAMONT ALAN ALEXANDER
IPC: B25B5/06
Filed: 1991-03-09
Abstract: A mitred right rectangular assembly is clamped by simultaneously applying clamping pressure to the four corners of the assembly in the plane of the assembly, and in directions parallel to it's mitre joint faces. A jig apparatus for clamping a right rectangular assembly comprises two pairs of clamping members (7) adapted to engage the corner portions of the assembly and arranged for movement in a common plane, the clamping members being arranged whereby the clamping members of each pair move along the limbs (6) of guide members (4, 5) in directions which are mutually at right angles and whereby the opposite clamping members of opposite pairs move mutually at right angles. The clamping members are all moved simultaneously and to the same extent by common actuating means (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254627-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable connection for connecting a cistern to a w.c. bowl
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: E03D1/26
Filed: 1991-04-12
Abstract: W.C. bowl 1 has an integral flat extension portion 1a of bifurcated form. Extension portion 1a is a support platform for cistern 2. Right-angled pipe connection 5 forms an adjustable connection between the cistern 2 and bowl 1 such that the relative forward/rearward positioning thereof can be varied to suit. One end of pipe connection 5 is adjustably slidably received within seal 3 fixed in aperture 1b formed in the w.c. bowl 1.
Patent GB-2255876-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications system
Inventor: WEIR KAREN
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: A modified version of the CCITT ISDN Recommendation I.420 is proposed which provides a transition phase between PSTN and ISDN systems which is referred to as AI.420. This provides a telecommunication system for use with ISDN which is compatible therewith and comprises at the 'S' or 'T" reference point to a central interpreter to translate between ISDN protocols and AI.420 protocols. There is an associated signalling system for use with ISDN and compatible therewith employing AI.420 protocols. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252668-A (GB)
Title: Interlayer contact structure
Inventor: KIM JONG-BOK
IPC: H01L23/522
Filed: 1991-04-25
Abstract: Conductive or insulating pads (35a) are provided beneath a lower conductive layer (50) so that its separation from an upper conductive layer (55) may be reduced at points where an interlayer contact (100) is to be formed. Poor contact due to poor step coverage in forming the upper conductive layer where the via holes are excessively deep is thereby avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246047-A (GB)
Title: Two-dimensional matrix print head control system
Inventor: BOWERS JOHN HENRY
IPC: G06K15/10
Filed: 1991-05-02
Abstract: A two-dimensional matrix array print head is operated by data signals from a raster image processor through a distributed digital controller having a master controller and a plurality of separate controllers each for a separate set of elements along one of the dimensions of the array, specifically the finger control electrodes of an ion projection printing head. The elements along the other dimension of the array (the RF electrodes of the ion projection head) are controlled by the master controller which also controls the timing of writing of the pixel data signals into memories associated with each of the separate controllers and the timing of the readout of the pixel data to the finger control electrodes in synchronism with the activation of the RF electrodes and the movement of a medium on which the image is printed so as to print portions of each line in sequence (interleaving dots representing pixels on each line). As described the print head produces 2560 (20 x 128) dots/line and has 20 RF electrodes each spaced 4 pixels and disposed perpendicular to the direction of movement of the printing medium, and 128 finger electrodes each spaced by 20 pixels and skewed at a small angle with respect to the perpendicular to the RF electrodes. The pixel data is in the form of digital grey-scale data words representing the grey scale or density of the pixels. The controllers have counters which are preset by the grey-scale data words and deliver pulses of duration (a pulse width modulated output) which varies the density or grey scale of the dots. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258429-A (GB)
Title: Wallet or box file.
Inventor: CINA BRENDA
IPC: B42F7/14
Filed: 1991-07-10
Abstract: A wallet or box file for holding documents has a front wall 6 pivotally connected to the bottom 5 of the wallet or file. There is a slot 14, 15 and co-operating peg 16, 17 connection between flaps 7, 8 carried by the front wall and two opposed side walls 3, 4. The wallet or file is made from a sheet of rigid polypropylene. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251180-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with wiping action
Inventor: LIM WON-KYU
IPC: A47L11/00
Filed: 1991-12-12
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner with a wiping action has a cleaning head body (1) in which a suction aperture (13) is formed. Wheels (8) support the body for movement along the floor. A partition (9) separates a suction tube (2) from a housing in which a roller (6) extends substantially transversely to the direction of movement. A water reservoir (10) and a dirty water collecting hole (12) are formed in the partition (9). A cloth or other absorbent material is wound around the roller (6) such that as the roller (6) is rotated by rotation of the wheels (8), the cloth (5) produces friction with the floor whereby the floor is thoroughly cleaned. The vacuum cleaner enables washing water to be supplied and cleaning to be undertaken with a wet cloth without it being necessary to replace the head body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264514-A (GB)
Title: Fittings for preventing storm damage to fencing
Inventor: CHARLTON LEIGH ANDREW
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 1992-02-07
Abstract: A fencing panel 1 is secured between posts 6 by upper, deformable fillings 2 and lower, pivotable fillings 3. The upper fillings 2 have basally weakened flanges which, when the force of the wind against the panel 1 exceeds a certain value, will bend outwardly, allowing the panel 1 to pivot downwardly, undamaged, about the axis of the lower fillings 3. After a storm the panel 1 can be raised and secured between a replacement pair of upper fillings 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253455-A (GB)
Title: Method of joining fibreglass and aluminium components
Inventor: WALSH MICHAEL PATRICK
IPC: F16B17/00
Filed: 1992-02-19
Abstract: A method of joining fibreglass and aluminium components comprises engaging the sealed end 9 of a tube 8 in a socket 5 sealed in a further tube 1, injecting a setting medium (eg. epoxy resin) into the socket 5 and applying pressure to medium to effect its distribution. The pressure may be applied by the introduction of the sealed end 9 into the socket 5. The socket 5 comprises an annulus with flared ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252653-A (GB)
Title: Decoding encoded information
Inventor: CHANDLER DONALD GORDON
IPC: G09C5/00
Filed: 1992-03-11
Abstract: An optically readable label (30) stores encoded information in the form of a data array of a multiplicity of information-encoded hexagons (20) contiguously arranged in a honeycomb pattern, and having at least two different optical properties (e.g. black and white). A process for encoding information in the optically-readable data array comprised of a honeycomb of contiguous hexagons (20) encoded by assigning optical properties to individual hexagons in a predetermined pattern consists of ordering the hexagons (20) in a predetermined sequence, and printing the hexagons (20) with at least two optical properties (e.g. black and white). A process for retrieving information by optically scanning the information-encoded data array of contiguous polygons, preferably hexagons (20), comprises creating an optical replica of the digital bit stream representative of the optical properties of the information encoded polygons, decoding that optical replica and retrieving the decoded bit stream.
Patent GB-2254690-A (GB)
Title: Two-dimensional three-grating optical encoder
Inventor: ICHIKAWA SOUJI
IPC: G01D5/36
Filed: 1992-03-12
Abstract: A first grating is formed on a main scale, with second 30 and third 32 gratings on an index scale 16. The first and second gratings are of similar cruciform shape, with orthogonal sub-grating sectors e.g. 34a-34d. The third grating 32 surrounds the first grating 30, and has four phase-displaced sub-ratings e.g. 32a-32d on each axis. A central light source illuminates the first grating 30 from below, and light is reflected back from the main scale grating through the elements 32a-32h of the third grating 32 to detectors. The first grating may alternatively be of matrix form, the pitch of orthogonal gratings may differ, and the encoder may be of transmissive type. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267063-A (GB)
Title: A folding roof assembly.
Inventor: FOX GEOFFREY HENRY DUNCAN
IPC: B60J7/185
Filed: 1992-05-14
Abstract: On a vehicle with a folding roof 22, the front edge of the roof is connected to a front cross member 28 by locking mechanisms 40, mounted to the front of the folding roof, which are operated automatically by a tension wire 50 pulled by a remote actuator, preferably a piston/cylinder unit, (54, Fig. 1). The wire 50 passes through a pocket or sleeve 56 at the edge of the roof to resist any tendency of the roof to lift at the sides of the vehicle. The piston/cylinder unit 54 may be operated automatically when the roof is raised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256332-A (GB)
Title: Antiparallel rectifying switches for testing telephone systems.
Inventor: BEVERS MOREY SCOT
IPC: H04M1/24
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: An antiparallel rectifying switch (ARS) includes a first input and output 46, 48, a second input and output 47, 49, and paths between respective inputs and outputs providing low turn-on thresholds in one direction between respective inputs and outputs and high turn-on thresholds in the other direction, the directions of low and high being the same for both sets of inputs and outputs. The ARS inhibits AC flow in one direction but not the other. The low turn-on threshold path may include a diode D3, D4. The high turn-on threshold path may include an SCR Q2, Q4, a diac, a triac, a silicon unilateral or bilateral switch, or another four-layer device. The ARS may include a signature circuit 51, and capacitors and resistors to suppress transient signals. The ARS enables determination of whether a fault is on the telephone company line or in the subscriber equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260698-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable mechanism
Inventor: MCGAREL GROVES JAMES RODERICK
IPC: A47B17/02
Filed: 1992-08-14
Abstract: An adjustable mechanism in the form of a side or occasional table 1, comprises a support frame which is a table top 2 (of any desired shape) which is mounted on and supported by an inclined member 3 which extends between the underside (in use) of the table top 2 and a base 4, which is relatively massive and comprises in the embodiment a lead sphere. The inclined member includes parts keyed together and relatively slidable manually so that the support surface can be adjusted and secured in position relative to the base. <IMAGE>