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Patent GB-2242125-A (GB)
Title: Work top for domestic electrical appliances
Inventor: ARREGHINI LUIGI
IPC: A47B77/02
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: A work top for a domestic electrical appliance such as clothes washing machines, dishwashing machines, refrigerators or the like, is capable of being fitted by known fixing means preferably to the upper part of the associated casing of the appliance. The work top comprises a panel 6 of chipboard material or the like and a frame 7 enclosing the panel 6 and preferably shaped in a quadrangular form. The frame is provided with two flat portions 10, 11 which are respectively horizontal and vertical and which are disposed preferably orthogonally to each other, and a vertical peripheral wall 12 which is displaced with respect to said vertical flat portion 11 and which together with the horizontal flat portion 10 constitutes a seat for accommodating said panel. The vertical flat portion 11 is connected at its lower end to blocking means 14, 15 by means of a hinge 16, a protecting tooth 17, 18 being provided at the end of portion 14, and portions 14, 15 being perpendicular to each other, (see fig. 2). Upon rotation of portion 14 about hinge 16 to the position shown in Fig. 3, the projecting tooth 17, 18 engages the vertical peripheral wall 12, and portion 15 of the blocking means bears against the underside of panel 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245821-A (GB)
Title: Shelving system
Inventor: FLANAGAN PATRICK J
IPC: A47B47/02
Filed: 1991-06-17
Abstract: A shelving system comprises first and second elongate structural members 11 and 12 having respective first and second substantially flat surface portions 13 and 31 provided respectively with apertures 21, 22 and tongues 47, 48. The two members may be fixed together without the use of separate fixing devices by bringing the flat surface portions 13 and 31 of the two members into abutment with the tongues 47, 48 engaging in the apertures 21, 22 respectively. When so fixed together the two members extend substantially a<+> right angles to one another generally in or close to the plane containing the abutting surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258735-A (GB)
Title: Leak testing device for a valve in a pipeline
Inventor: GIBSON KENNETH STANLEY
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 1991-08-14
Abstract: A leak testing apparatus (28) for an emergency shut-down valve (12) in a hydrocarbon pipeline (14) comprises two inflatable bags (50, 52) mounted an a shaft (34) and located within a can (30). The bags are inflated within the pipeline to seal the pipeline and one of the bags includes a hose (48) to sample the pressure between bag (52) and the valve. The can (30) is mounted an a ball valve (22) and inserted into the pipe via the valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261245-A (GB)
Title: Sash window corner locking device
Inventor: GUYMER BARRY
IPC: E05B17/20
Filed: 1991-08-23
Abstract: In a closure such as a sash window, the sash 11 can be locked to the frame 10 by a locking mechanism such as an espagnolette system in which a locking bar 16 projects from the sash into a vertical frame member 13. To prevent disengagement of the locking bar if the sash and frame are levered apart, a keeper 17 is provded which is carried on the frame at a corner of the frame which engages with a projection 28 on the sash. In this way, the sash and the frame are locked together so that any movement of the frame is transmitted to the sash, so resisting their separation. In addition, the keeper includes the aperture 23 which engages the locking member 16 and is not connected to the vertical frame member. In this way, movement of that vertical frame member is not transmitted to the keeper again preventing the locking member being sprung out of the aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259064-A (GB)
Title: Rear-view mirror apparatus for an articulated road vehicle
Inventor: STANDEN CHRISTOPHER ALLAN
IPC: B60R1/02
Filed: 1991-08-31
Abstract: Rear-view mirror apparatus for an articulated road vehicle comprises at least one mirror unit attachable to a side of the tractor, the or each mirror unit having a mirror (4) and drive means (7 or 8) for rotating the mirror about a generally vertical axis, and control means (9, 10, 12-14) for controlling operation of the drive means to rotate the or each mirror according to the angle between the trailer and the tractor. The control means comprise an angle-sensing device having a first part, for example a rotary potentiometer and arm (10, 12) on the tractor and a second part, suitably an elastic cord (13) on the end of the arm, which can be detachably connected to mounting means (14) on the trailer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249999-A (GB)
Title: Mounting piezoelectric actuators in impact dot matrix printers
Inventor: YAMAZAKI MAMORU
IPC: B41J2/295
Filed: 1991-10-03
Abstract: An impact dot matrix printhead comprises a front mounting part and a rear mounting part and a plurality of piezoelectric print-wire driving units mounted therebetween; each driving unit comprising a sub-frame in which is mounted the piezoelectric element and to which is mounted a mechanical motion linkage connected to the print-wire, and the whole arrangement being characterised by the securement of the rear ends of the subframes to the rear mounting part by adhesive bonding. As described by reference to Fig. 2, the respective sub-frames (15a, b, c) are secured by screws (27) to an annulus (26) fast with the front part (6) of the casing, and the rear ends are received in (and adhesively bonded to) respective grooves 28 in the rear part of the casing. It is stated that the use of adhesive allows a firm attachment which accommodates working tolerances in the mounting of the subframes to the front mounting part. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249764-A (GB)
Title: Suspension control system
Inventor: NEZU TAKASHI
IPC: B60G17/016
Filed: 1991-10-18
Abstract: A suspension control system for controlling the attitude of a vehicle such as an automobile comprising a suspension unit including a hydraulic cylinder (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) disposed between an axle and the body of the vehicle and an accumulator (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) connected to the hydraulic cylinder, a pressurized hydraulic fluid source (6), a hydraulic fluid supplying and discharging means (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d) connected to the suspension unit and the hydraulic fluid source and a control means for controlling the hydraulic fluid supplying and discharging means to supply and discharge hydraulic fluid to and from the suspension unit. The suspension control system further includes a pressure sensor (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) for detecting the pressure in the suspension. The control means includes a discharge prevention means (11b) for preventing discharge of hydraulic fluid from the suspension unit when the pressure in the suspension unit is lower than a predetermined value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264561-A (GB)
Title: Device for sensing the level of liuqids
Inventor: STEWART MARK JOSEPH ROBERTSON
IPC: A61F9/08
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: A finger-atachable device for sensing liquid levels by lowering it to the surface of a liquid comprises a member (1) which is preferably a housing which is adapted to fit a human finger, a float or piston (6) which is held in moveable relationship to the member and which, when the device is downwardly directed, is lower than the member and which is lifted relative to the member when it contacts a body of liquid and thereby brings an element (4) into contact with a finger in the member whereby the level of the liquid is sensed by the user of the device by touch. The housing may comprise a resilient member adapted to grip a human finger or a substantially non-resilient structure which maybe of thimble shape. The float may be surrounded by a member to protect it from damage and which may be removable for cleaning. The element (4) may be part of or an extension of the float. The device may be used with food or drink, hot, cold or dangerous liquids and by blind people. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260372-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine including alternative power means
Inventor: WONG PAK WING
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 1992-03-20
Abstract: A turbine 8 which is built above an upright tunnel 7 and is driven by wind from collectors 3, 4, 5. A vortex is formed in the tunnel 7 which may be divided into two sections (Fig. 4). A second turbine (24) is located at the junction between the two sections of tunnel 7. Solar cells may also be located on the plant. In use the energy generated may be used to split water to produce hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas or any explosive mixture may be combusted to power a turbine of the plant when the prevailing wind is such that it cannot produce power. Also, high pressure water jets or fans may be provided to drive a turbine, and, it is stated, the turbine can be powered by all these means simultaneously if desired. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260024-A (GB)
Title: Electrical components and methods of manufacturing the same
Inventor: KITAGAWA HIROJI
IPC: H01G13/00
Filed: 1992-08-17
Abstract: With reference to Figure 1, an electrical component in the form of a chip 2, comprises a segment of dielectric substrate 4 defining two tortuous, laterally spaced, and parallel grooves 5, 6, containing electrically conductive material 7, 8 such as copper paste. Two pin terminals 9, 10 result in a capacitor, or three or four pin terminals (at opposite ends of the grooves) result in an LC noise filter. A plurality of interconnected chips are manufactured, tested, packaged and transported before being divided into separate chips for eventual use. Conductive paste in a low pressure chamber is deposited into blind or through grooves, excess paste being polished away. A protective insulating layer is applied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the locking of sliding drawers
Inventor: NORWOOD MARTIN EDWARD
IPC: E05B65/46
Filed: 1992-09-03
Abstract: A key operated locking mechanism for a sliding drawer comprising sliding bolt having a projection selectively engageable in a keeper recess 8. The recess 8 is formed on a member 7 which slidably mounts into a mounting member 1 fixed to the drawer carcass. On initial locking movement of the bolt the member 7 is pushed into the member 1 and assumes its permanent position thereon. Interengaging elements on the members 1 and 7 (eg ratchet teeth 5, 11) prevent reverse movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259928-A (GB)
Title: Roofing systems
Inventor: WILSON BRIAN
IPC: A01G9/14
Filed: 1992-09-28
Abstract: A roof for, e.g. a greenhouse or conservatory, comprises a ridge beam 2 with downwardly-angled flanges 18, 20 supporting glazing bar ends and glazing 12, a ridge cover 4 of, e.g. G.R.P, being fixed to the beam 2 by a securing member 6 passing through the glazing. An internal cover 24 may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261252-A (GB)
Title: Building tie
Inventor: FRASER GORDON WILLIAM
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1992-10-13
Abstract: A lateral restraint for securing a wall (2) to joist (3) extending parallel to that wall comprises an elongate rod or tube (1) supporting barbs disposed so that the rod can be driven relatively easily in one direction through a pre-drilled hole the diameter of which is less than the radial extent of the barbs. Thus once the rod or tube is driven through a pre-drilled hole the barbs engage the wall of the hole and prevent the withdrawal of the rod in the opposite direction to that in which it was initially driven into the hole. The restraint may be formed from a rolled strip of steel in which the barbs have been pressed out (Figures 6 - 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261540-A (GB)
Title: Memory aiding device
Inventor: GOEDE WOUTER
IPC: G09C1/04
Filed: 1992-11-02
Abstract: A device for use in recording and reading a predetermined sequence such as a personal identification number associated with a credit card comprises a first member 12 in the form of a substrate carrying potential elements of the sequence and a second member 22 for recording the relative positions of the individual elements of the desired sequence. The substrate also has means for identifying at least one location on the substrate, such as column and row identifiers 14, 16, so that the second member may be positioned at a predetermined location relative to the substrate in order to identify the desired sequence. The predetermined location of the second member relative to the substrate is known only to the user of the device. The substrate may be transparent and the second member located behind it or the second member may be transparent and located in front. Alternatively, (Fig. 6) the substrate may be transparent with through holes adjacent respective elements for easy marking of the second member. The second member may be attached to the credit card to which it relates by adhesive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261987-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling an electron beam in an electron accelerator and an electron accelerator
Inventor: PERITI PUUMALAINEN
IPC: H01J33/04
Filed: 1992-10-08
Abstract: Method of controlling an electron beam in an electron accelerator, and an electron accelerator. In the method, a reversely symmetrical electric charge is formed between a grid window (4) and a primary window (6), so that electrons passing through the grid window (4) into the acceleration space are similarly directed on emerging from the primary window. Electric field control means (5a) are provided in the electron accelerator on the surface of the grid window (4) facing towards the primary window (6), the electric field control means (5a) and the cooling ribs (7a) of the primary window (6) being reversely symmetrical in shape.
Patent GB-2262804-A (GB)
Title: Laser power meter
Inventor: SECEMSKI EPHRAIM
IPC: G01K17/00
Filed: 1992-12-22
Abstract: An isoperibol calorimeter-type laser power meter for placing in the path of a laser beam comprises an energy absorber e.g. metal block having a sensor 14 inside for measuring the change in temperature of the absorber, an electronic timer 51 for counting a period of time over which a change in temperature of the absorber takes place, a circuit to calculate beam power 49 and a display 60 to indicate laser power. The counting period may be started manually by switch 54 or automatically by differential amplifier 56 responding to a change in temperature of the absorber. A first-order correction for heat losses during measurement is made by compensator 66. Calibration of the meter may be effected by heater element (24, fig. 2) in contact with the absorber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261555-A (GB)
Title: A phase correcting reflection zone plate for focusing microwaves
Inventor: WRIGHT THOMAS MICHAEL BENYON
IPC: H01Q15/08
Filed: 1993-01-08
Abstract: A zone plate for focusing microwave energy is provided comprising a plurality of reflective portions (14a-d) corresponding to zones of said zone plate, each reflective portion reflecting energy lambda/P out of phase with respect to adjacent reflective portions, where lambda is the wavelength of the energy. The reflective portions (14a-d) are positioned in P parallel planes (10-13) mounted on low dielectric loss sheets and separated by a distance of lambda/2P such that energy reflected from the reflective portions constructively interfere at a focus of the zone plate. Also a method and apparatus for the manufacture of such a zone plate is disclosed.
Patent GB-2274448-A (GB)
Title: A device for dispensing and applying adhesive tape
Inventor: MARSH DAVID
IPC: E01C23/09
Filed: 1993-01-21
Abstract: An adhesive tape dispenser for applying, for example, bitumen tape without heating to the vertical edge of an asphalt layer, has wheeled chassis 13 carrying wound tape 11 on turntable 18 bled by adjustable clutch 19. The tape runs to roller 20, upon which interleaving of the tape is wound, and then to application roller 21 to be applied to vertical face 12. Roller 20 is driven by roller 21 via belt 23 and adjustable friction clutch 22. Roller 24 is movable to position the tape vertically. Adjustable rollers 25, 26 fold and flatten an upper tape edge. Chassis 13 may be propelled by a motor. Guide roller 35 may abut a kerb. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265933-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable formwork system
Inventor: JONES MICHAEL NEVIN
IPC: E04G11/06
Filed: 1993-04-13
Abstract: An adjustable formwork system, primarily for use in casting curved concrete structures, and having a waling assembly formed from waling elements (6) to define the general configuration of the proposed structure, the waling assembly cooperating with beams (9) connected to the waling elements by supports (10, 11) and supporting a formwork face (3). The supports (10, 11) are connected to the waling elements (6) so as to be capable of pivotal movement relative thereto, enabling the beams to be varied in a direction generally peripherally of the formwork face. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266663-A (GB)
Title: Grooming device
Inventor: HO WAI CHAU
IPC: A45D24/32
Filed: 1993-06-11
Abstract: The hand-held device has a comb (6) which protrudes from a slot (5) through which air is drawn in use for a fan (9) driven by an electric motor (11). Loose hairs and dandruff are thus drawn into the device and collected by filter (7). Exhaust air is blown out through an orifice (21) which can be rotated about the axis of the device. A heater (13) can be switched on to heat the exhaust air. In another device, the comb (6) can be selectively positioned in either the outlet from or inlet to the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271694-A (GB)
Title: Radio with silent and audible alerts
Inventor: MOTTIER MATTHEW D
IPC: H04W48/02
Filed: 1992-12-09
Abstract: An alerting device, such as a radio (10), activates, responsive to the times when an information signal (12) is received, a silent alert, via a vibrator (24), during a first predetermined time period, and an audible alert, via a loudspeaker (22), during second predetermined time period, exclusive of the first predetermined time period. A radio user can configure the priority and the duration of the silent and audible alerts. The radio (10) can also detect the reception of the information signal and the intercoupling between an accessory (51) to the radio (10). Responsive to the detection thereof, the radio (10) activates the audible alert. Thus, the user gains a high degree of confidence that the radio (10) will activate the proper alert in situations having a wide range of ambient noise levels and distances of the radio relative to the user's body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273744-A (GB)
Title: Rotationally guided control ring for pivotable vanes in a turbomachine.
Inventor: BOUHENNICHA YASSIN
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 1993-12-08
Abstract: A control ring 9 for a stage of pivotable vanes on the stator of a turbomachine carries a plurality of adjustable shoes 12 for contacting a circular surface 10 to set and maintain the coaxiality of the control ring during rotation thereof to pivot the vanes. The radial position of each shoe 12 is adjusted by means of a double screw (14) (Figure. 2) having two screw-threaded portions 20, 21, one 21 engaging with an internally threaded portion (19) of a bush (11) fixed to the control ring 9 and the other 20 engaging with an internally threaded portion (18) of a shoe-holder (13) which is mounted slidably and non-rotatably in the bush, the two screw-threaded portions 20, 21 having slightly different pitches so as to permit very fine adjustment of the shoe position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274195-A (GB)
Title: Titanium dioxide-based material
Inventor: NEAT ROBIN JOHN
IPC: H01M10/36
Filed: 1992-09-29
Abstract: Electrochemical insertion of lithium into titanium dioxide initially in its rutile form, the insertion being performed at an elevated temperature (for example 120  DEG C), produces a material LixTiO2, with x between 0.5 and 1.0. This material is suitable as an active cathode material in a secondary cell as it can be repeatedly recycled. The material has a crystal structure, different from that of the initial rutile titania, which is believed to be hexagonal.
Patent GB-2276470-A (GB)
Title: Group supervisory control device for elevators
Inventor: YONEDA KENJI
IPC: B66B1/20
Filed: 1994-03-03
Abstract: A plurality set of "batch call assignment plans" are prepared each of which is designed to assign at the same time respective elevator cars to a plurality of respective hall calls, the respective plans are examined and evaluated from many different angles, and an optimum plan is selected to generate a command. Thereby, an excellent call assignment control is using a much reduced calculation overhead to that required for individual call assignment, total servicing condition by a plurality of elevator cars is improved and a servicing performance thereby is enhanced. The calls may be divided into batches on the basis of the levels of crowding, the priorities of the calls, the floor zones from which they originate or predetermined service directories. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276196-A (GB)
Title: A security device
Inventor: BRAMLEY DAVID
IPC: E05C7/00
Filed: 1994-03-17
Abstract: A device for locking a door or the doors of a vehicle comprises;      a lock; a lock housing (1) within which the lock is housed and two elongate locking members (30, 40) which each includes at one end portion thereof a means (32) for attachment to a door or door surround, and project from opposite ends of the housing, at least one of the locking members (40) and the housing (1) slidably mounted relative to one another, the lock being operable in a locked condition to hold the at least one locking member (40) in fixed relation to the housing (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278168-A (GB)
Title: Cryogenic fluid coupling
Inventor: BRZYSKI GLENN M
IPC: F16L37/32
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A fluid coupling (30) has a male half (32) and a female half (31). Each half has a poppet (35, 42) arranged to move toward and way from a seat (34, 41). The male half (32) has an outer sleeve (38) which is adapted to guide the female half distal end. After the two halves have been initially joined, the male half body (39) is extended relative to the sleeve (38) so as to move both poppets (35, 42) off their respective seats and to permit flow through the coupling. The coupling has protrusions provided with sharpened edges which are positioned to scrape ice adhering to facing surfaces when the coupling halves are joined and separated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280863-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory sieve with pneumatic separator for cleaning grain
Inventor: SCHUMACHER GUSTAV
IPC: B07B9/00
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: A sieve for cleaning harvested grain through which an air current is passed from below and on which the grain is transported by vibratory movement, is characterised in that zones (14) are provided which extend over the complete width of said sieve and are inclined relative to the remaining sieve plane (13). The inclination may be adjustable about pivots (16). The sieve zones (14) may have rake-like extensions (15). Underneath the zones (14) air conducting sheets (18) may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294537-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator for a door or window
Inventor: UNDERWOOD KEVIN PETER
IPC: F24F13/22
Filed: 1994-09-30
Abstract: An extruded ventilator member 2 comprises an inlet 4 and an outlet 6. The member 2 is configured for location above the head 100 of a window frame or door frame. The member 2 may be provided with a chamber 14 which causes the entering air to experience a pressure drop, so as to cause condensation of any water contained within the air. A bottom surface 20 of the ventilator 2 may be sloped back towards the inlet 4 so as to allow condensed water to drain back out of the member 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281679-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission system for vehicle
Inventor: HASHIMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: B60R16/023
Filed: 1993-04-13
Abstract: When no sending right occurs within a given period of time and the network bus is in an idle state (that is, the answer of step S1 is negative (NO), and the answer of step 82 is affirmative (YES)), it is judged that a control unit (node) has acquired the sending right and begins sending out a message. If no collision of the sent-out message is detected (the answer of step S4 is negative (NO)), the acquisition of the sending right is defined. If any collision of the message is detected (the answer of step S4 is affirmative), the above-mentioned steps will be repeated subsequent to the passage of a waiting time genuine to this control unit. <IMAGE>