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Patent GB-2252271-A (GB)
Title: Recirculation of paper in thermal colour printers
Inventor: KIM JONG-WOO
IPC: B41J13/00
Filed: 1991-06-14
Abstract: In a thermal colour printer, the paper (fed from tray or cartridge 102) is carried past the printhead 202 a plurality of times (each time with a different respective colour portion of the ink sheet 204); the paper path thereof including a recirculation guide 206 with associated belt 208 and rollers 207, and a paper switch 301 whereby the paper from the printing location can be directed to follow the recirculation path 206 or be discharged via rollers 302. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245053-A (GB)
Title: Lighting systems for vehicles, employing optical fibres
Inventor: DAVENPORT JOHN MARTIN
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 1991-06-27
Abstract: A lighting system for a vehicle comprises:   (a) a first subsystem comprising a first high intensity light source capable of being selectively energized and coupled to one end of each of a first plurality of optical fibers; (b) a second subsystem comprising a second high intensity light source capable of being energized and coupled to one end of each of a second plurality of optical fibers; (c) a third subsystem comprising a third high intensity light source capable of being selectively energized along with said first high intensity light source and coupled to one end of each of a third plurality of optical fibers; (d) a fourth subsystem comprising a fourth high intensity light source capable of being energized along with said second light source and coupled to one end of each of a fourth plurality of optical fibers: (e) a first plurality of reflective elements predeterminedly and respectively located relative to the other ends of said first and third plurality of optical fibers; (f) a second plurality of reflective elements predeterminedly and respectively located relative to the other ends of said second and fourth plurality of optical fibers; (g) a first plurality of lens elements predeterminedly and respectively located relative to said first plurality of reflective elements, said first and third plurality of optical fibers being positioned relative to the center line of their respective lens elements at an angle in the range of about three to five degrees sodas to provide a low beam illumination pattern upon the energization of either or both of said first and third light sources, said first plurality of lens elements being mountable across a portion of the frontal area of said vehicle; and (h) a second plurality of lens elements predeterminedly and respectively located relative to said second plurality of reflective elements, said second and fourth plurality of optical fibers being positioned to correspond, in a perpendicular manner, to the center line of their respective lens elements so as to provide a high beam illumination pattern upon the energization of either or both of said second and fourth light sources, said second plurality or lens elements being mountable across another portion of said frontal area of said vehicle.
Patent GB-2247110-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing printed circuit boards
Inventor: KAWAKAMI SHIN
IPC: H05K3/28
Filed: 1991-07-16
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board is disclosed. The method comprises steps of providing a insulating substrate (1) for the printed circuit board, forming a through-hole (4) between the two sides of the insulating substrate, forming circuit patterns on one or both sides of the insulating substrate, forming margining frames (7) on the outer peripheries of both ends of the through-hole, and packing conductive paste (5) into the through-hole after the formation of the margining frames. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258254-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic insulation of parallel structures,e.g.suspended ceilings
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWIN JAMES
IPC: E04B9/00
Filed: 1991-07-18
Abstract: A panel structure has a framework with openings for locating facing panels. The panel structure may be used for a suspended ceiling or similar application creating a void acting as a reverberation chamber for sound transmitted through or around the edges of the facing panels. The facing panels (15) and/or backing panels (17) having sound insulation properties are provided with a deformable edge seal (19) for sealing against the frame members (12) around the panels. The edge seals of adjacent panels may meet above the frame members therebetween, as shown, or butt up against the sides thereof. The edge seal may be formed by the edge of a sheet of foam polyurethane (18) secured to the back of a plasterboard panel (17). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246708-A (GB)
Title: Hair conditioning composition
Inventor: HILTON DAVID
IPC: A61K8/891
Filed: 1991-09-10
Abstract: There is disclosed a hair conditioning composition comprising a volatile silicone component blended with a non-volatile silicone component, such as a ultra high molecular weight silicone polymer, and further including, if desirable, a UV absorber to minimize damage to the hair resulting from sun exposure.
Patent GB-2249059-A (GB)
Title: Semi submersible production platform
Inventor: PETKOVIC MARCO ANTONIO LADISLA
IPC: B63B9/06
Filed: 1991-10-09
Abstract: A semi-submersible production platform (10) intended for oil production, water injection and oil and gas delivery, includes a hull (11) of basically rectilinear shape consisting of rectangular cross-section forming a closed square ring (12) and four rectangular cross-section columns (13) located one in each vortex of said closed square ring (12), a risers receipt system (14) consisting of lateral supports [15] and rectangular cross-section connectors [16], a passive anchoring system (19), a truss-shaped deck structure (23), an equipment arrangement with full segregation of process equipment, utilities and accommodation, a water intake system (25) at great depth, consisting of an intake pipe [26] connected at the top to a float [17] through a flexible coupling [27], and a fire-fighting system integrated with the intake, cooling and ballast water units. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249542-A (GB)
Title: Winding webs continuously
Inventor: LEIFHEIT KARL-HEINZ
IPC: B65H19/22
Filed: 1991-11-06
Abstract: A winding core 2 from a magazine 1 is positioned on rollers 8, 9 by pivoted arm 16, which carries a roller 7, the core being held in this position by the roller 7 and a roller 19 while web 12 passes by to wind onto the preceding core at 40. When 40 is nearly fully wound, adhesive is applied to the web at 39 and the adhesive section is cut at 32 to give a trailing end which is adhered to wound mass 40 and a leading end which is adhered to the new winding core. Web now winds onto the new core and when the winding reaches a certain diameter, rollers 7, 8, 9 and 19, together with support 20, rise to transfer the partially wound mass to rollers 26, 27, where the winding is completed while the next core is withdrawn from the magazine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250172-A (GB)
Title: Bird deterrent device
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 1991-11-27
Abstract: The invention provides a bird deterrent device adapted to be erected to protect an area from birds, comprising a baseline 1 for location around the area to be protected, and a protection means 10 for attachment thereto, the protection means being attachable to said baseline by means of attachment members 3 which, when the device is erected, are longitudinally spaced along the baseline, such that the protection means adapts to the size and/or shape of the area defined by the baseline so that the device can be erected to deter birds from areas of different size and/or shape. Preferably the protection means comprises an anchorage member 8 which, when the device is erected, is spaced from the area to be protected, and a line 10 which, when the device is erected, passes between the attachment members on the baseline and the anchorage member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251036-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines
Inventor: KUHN UWE
IPC: F02M59/44
Filed: 1991-12-17
Abstract: The housing (10) of a fuel injection pump has an opening (17, 18) located in the range of movement of a tappet (14) reciprocable by a cam (12), the opening being closed by a plug when in the operating state. A measuring probe (21) may be inserted into this opening for the purpose of setting the commencement of delivery of the pump and for determining the height of lift of the roller tappet (14). The opening comprises a bore (17) from the bottom of which extends a slotted hole (18) extending in the direction of lift. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252508-A (GB)
Title: Rocking apparatus
Inventor: KWOK STANLEY KEE MAN
IPC: A63G13/06
Filed: 1992-01-17
Abstract: A rocking apparatus, such as a rocking chair or rocking horse, is provided with electro-mechanical means which brings about the motion of a movable load within the apparatus, repeatedly to alter the weight distribution of the apparatus thus resulting in the movement of the apparatus to and fro between its first and second configurations. For example, the movable load may be a heavy ball (6) displaceable along a tube (4), the tube (4) being arranged longitudinally under a rocking chair. The tube (4) may be caused to tilt about a horizontal position (12) first one way and then the other so that the ball (6) rolls from one end of the tube (4) to the other and back again. The tilting motion may be effected by a cam (10) driven by a motor (20) or by action of a solenoid. In either case a biasing spring (8) may be provided to act on the tube (4) against the action of the cam or solenoid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258276-A (GB)
Title: Seal ring
Inventor: GOTOH KUNIHIKO
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 1992-06-17
Abstract: A seal ring 10 is for sealing between a first member 22 and a second member 26. Member 22 has a circular groove 23 with opposing side surfaces 25 and a bottom surface 24 connected to the side surfaces 25 and the seal ring is mounted therein. The seal ring includes a projection 6, for contacting the second member 26, a pair of elastic first legs 18, and a pair of elastic second legs 20, radially spaced from the first. The first legs are in contact with the opposing side surfaces 25 of the groove. The radial spacing between the first and second pairs of legs defines side recesses 16 between the first and second legs, the second legs are in contact with the side surfaces 25 and the bottom surface 24 of the groove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262599-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for a pressurised fuel lamp
Inventor: WILTSHIRE CHRISTOPHER ROY
IPC: F21V37/00
Filed: 1992-11-04
Abstract: A pressurised fuel lamp has a fuel reservoir 1 in its base with a filler opening 2. A vapour port from the head space of the reservoir 1 is provided to assist ignition of the lamp. In order to prevent liquid fuel being expelled through the vapour port, the maximum filling level A-A is controlled by providing an inlet port 19 which extends in a downwardly inclined direction from the filler opening 2.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264631-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt retractor for a vehicle
Inventor: FUJIMURA YOSHIICHI
IPC: B60R22/34
Filed: 1993-03-04
Abstract: When the reel shaft initially performs relative rotation in a direction a during an emergency, teeth 17d of a main pawl 17 movably mounted on the reel shaft, approach teeth 2f on the support frame by a set amount. When the reel shaft further rotates relatively in the direction  alpha , the tooth 17d1 of the main pawl 17 eventually comes in contact with the steep slope of a tooth 2f whereby the main pawl 17 reaches a standby position. Thereafter, upon further relative rotation of the reel shaft in the direction  alpha , the tip of the tooth 17d1 is guided toward the bottom of the tooth 2f by the steep slope of the tooth 2f, so that the teeth 17d are completely engaged with the teeth 2f. Thus, the main pawl 17 reaches a lock position. That is, the main pawl 17 performs a self-lock action. Many other details of the seat belt retractor are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265833-A (GB)
Title: Myopia therapy apparatus
Inventor: QUAN SU HONG
IPC: A61N2/04
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: Myopia therapy apparatus comprises an observation tube 6, a moving optical target and a stimulating electromagnetic field source 7. The observation tube is formed of soft iron, having an observation ring 4 against which a patient's eye is pressed and an electromagnetic field source 7 eg. an electronic oscillator producing a pulse or sine waveform for stimulating the eye. The tube is screwed 10 to a device for displaying a series of pictures (fig. 3) which are seen to move nearer and further, thus causing the eye to refocus and exercising the ciliary muscle. The treatment time is controlled automatically. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277693-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: RENSHAW DAVID
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 1993-05-08
Abstract: A board game comprising a board (10) representing a street having areas (18) representing houses and other areas (20, 22, 24, 26 and 28) representing commercial undertakings such as a garage, pub, shop. There are two sets of playing pieces, each playing piece representing a character who lives and/or works in the street. At least one playing piece from one set is associated with an area (18) and at least one playing piece from the other set is associated with one of the other areas (20, 22, 24, 26 and 28). Two packs of cards each associated with the playing pieces of the first and second sets are provided and there are articles associated with each of the other areas 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28. The players move their playing pieces around the board as determined by a dice to acquire a predetermined number of articles. The acquisition of articles may also be controlled by the answering of a question contained in a set of question cards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271114-A (GB)
Title: Process for removing unpolymerized monomers
Inventor: PAUL KERMIT DUANE
IPC: B01J4/00
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: Solid polymeric resin 22 is passed from drying vessel 11 via a valve 13 into a first vacuum vessel 12 where gaseous hydrocarbons are removed via conduit 14. The resin 22 then passes via valve 16 into a first pressure vessel 15 pressurized with inert gas via conduit 18, following which it is fed to a second vacuum vessel 17 before being discharged through valve 21 (Fig. 1). The resins are polyolefins or PVC polymers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284533-A (GB)
Title: Heated footwear
Inventor: BLUNIER ANDREAS
IPC: A43B7/04
Filed: 1993-12-10
Abstract: A boot is provided with a flexible laminate 14 having conductive carbon fibres to which electrical power is supplied to warm the foot of a wearer. The boot has a closable pouch in which a power pack is mounted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286725-A (GB)
Title: Sequential isolating circuit breaker
Inventor: MCKEAN BRIAN
IPC: H01H33/666
Filed: 1994-02-18
Abstract: A sequential isolating circuit breaker has a vacuum interrupter or switch 1 in series with an isolating blade 3, terminal connections 4 and 5 supported by an insulator 6 and an insulated drive link 7 connected at one end to the isolating blade and at the other to a suitable actuating mechanism. The moving contact of the vacuum interrupter or switch is connected electrically to the isolating blade via a flexible connection. The isolating blade 3 is pivotable by the drive link 7 about the top pin of a spring toggle 10 until contact is made with the fixed terminal 5 whereupon an interlock lever is released to cause the spring toggle 10 to move within two slots to effect closure of the vacuum interrupter or switch 1 and the blade 3 to move behind a projection 11 on the terminal 5. On reverse movement of the drive link 7, the vacuum interrupter or switch 1 opens before the isolating blade 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287239-A (GB)
Title: Device for conserving liquids
Inventor: MOFFAT ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F16K1/04
Filed: 1994-03-08
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for conserving liquids in drinks dispensers. An air vent valve for a liquid supply pipeline to a drinks dispenser comprises a body (1) fittable to a pipeline (20), an air vent (9) connecting a region exterior of the body with an internal passageway (2) of the body; and a means for controlling a passage of air through the air vent (6). The control means 6 comprises a threaded plug which obscures the air vent 9 when screwed in. The disclosed apparatus may allow a slow return of liquid in a pipeline to a storage container, in such a way as to avoid disturbing the contents of the liquid storage container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284804-A (GB)
Title: Preventing the withdrawal of items inserted,eg in a postage meter
Inventor: GILLIGAN MARK PETER TIMOTHY
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1994-09-16
Abstract: A roller 17 is engaged by and to some extent rotated anticlockwise by an item 22 inserted in direction E into a machine, but is prevented from rotating clockwise to prevent withdrawal of the partially inserted item. The roller is mounted on a resilient arm so that an attempt to withdraw item 22 will bend the arm and bring the roller into frictional contact with a surface 20a, which may be formed with teeth and which locks the roller against clockwise rotation. The item is then frictionally held between the locked roller and a deck 11. The roller may be rotatably mounted on or fast with the resilient arm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295385-A (GB)
Title: Two piece dispensing closure
Inventor: WASS ANTHONY CHARLES LAMMOND
IPC: B65D47/20
Filed: 1994-11-22
Abstract: A two part dispensing closure comprises a first part 24 of shallow cone shape, sealingly fitting within a container neck or a fitment attached to the neck (figure 15) which has spherical or arcuate internal and external surfaces 18, 20, and a second part 40, having a spherical or arcuate portion 14, rigidly attached to a central portion of the first part, the closure being opened to a dispensing position (figure 2) by applying manual pressure to a surface 46 of the second part in order to cause the portion 14 to slide down over the outer neck surface (figure 2) while at the same time causing the first inner part to slide over the inner neck surface and open up at cast one dispensing opening. The inner part snap fits under pressure within the neck. The closure may rotate horizontally between a locked position and a second position in which it can be pressed into the dispensing position. The closure may include child proof features (figures 11, 12), and it may be associated with a shroud (54, figure 6) to prevent external loads being applied to the closure and for tamper evident purposes. The central attachment may include a hole (104, figure 13) for venting purposes and air may enter during dispensing by way of small opening (50, figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297890-A (GB)
Title: Fly repellent safety halter
Inventor: DAYNES GARY
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 1995-02-16
Abstract: A halter 1 for a horse comprises a series of straps (4 to 8 fig 2) which are connected eg at 3 in such a way as to be releasable when the halter becomes entangled. Tassels 2 are used to repel flies. A veil in place of the tassels is contemplated. The ears may be covered also.
Patent GB-2289296-A (GB)
Title: Spoolable coiled tubing mandrel and gas lift valves
Inventor: PRINGLE RONALD EARL
IPC: F04F1/20
Filed: 1995-03-15
Abstract: A spoolable, flexible sidepocket mandrel 12 positioned in a coiled tubing 10 having an orienting sleeve 20, a sidepocket 22, and a deflector guide 24 in which the pocket includes a plurality of separate pocket parts and the guide includes a plurality of separate guide parts, all secured to the inside of a housing for allowing the mandrel to be longitudinally flexible and spoolable. A retrievable longitudinally flexible, spoolable gas lift valve is adapted to be inserted into and retrieved from the sidepocket. The gas lift valve may be of various types including an adjustable flow gas lift valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293307-A (GB)
Title: Support column for shelving
Inventor: BARNETT DAVID JOHN
IPC: A47B57/42
Filed: 1995-09-22
Abstract: Shelves are supported using a single free-standing or wall-mounted column 1 comprising two parallel uprights 2, 3 having bracket support locations 10 and which are held together as a unit at a fixed spacing eg by cross members 4. The brackets may be angled outwardly relative to each other, so as to support a shelf which is long in relation to the fixed spacing, either by making the uprights face outwardly at an angle or by using front-facing uprights with brackets which are suitably angled. A cover 5, 6, 7, 8 between the uprights may define a rear space for wiring which is brought out through spaces 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295153-A (GB)
Title: Compositions of alkylarylsulfonates and functionalized vinyl aromatic/conjugated diolefin block copolymer
Inventor: WESTBROOK PAUL ALFRED
IPC: C08K5/42
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: A composition comprises an alkylarylsulfonate and a functionalized polymer, the functionalized block copolymer comprising at least one block comprising predominately vinyl aromatic monomer units, at least one block comprising predominantly hydrogenated conjugated diolefin units, and functionality comprising salt functionality predominately within the at least one vinyl aromatic block. The alkylarylsulfonates impart e.g. improved strength and elongation to break. The arylylarylsulfonate appears to impart improved properties by changing the morphology of the block copolymer domains, particularly improving elevated temperature strength and strain at break.
Patent GB-2308446-A (GB)
Title: Temperature sensor having a ceramic substrate with low electrical conductivity
Inventor: CAMP PHILIP GEORGE
IPC: G01K1/16
Filed: 1995-12-20
Abstract: A temperature sensing assembly comprising a temperature sensing device 10 mounted to an element or thick film of ceramic material 12 which is in turn mounted to, or arranged to be mounted to, a substrate 18 the temperature of which is to be measured. The ceramic material has a high thermal conductivity and a low electrical conductivity. Suitable ceramic compounds include aluminium oxide and aluminium nitride. In another embodiment, the thermistor is fastened edge-on to the ceramic substrate (Fig.2, not shown).
Patent GB-2298059-A (GB)
Title: Burner control
Inventor: SUTTON DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: F23N3/08
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: Apparatus provides an air/fuel mixture to a fully premixed burner 4 and includes control means 26 for controlling the fuel flow rate in dependence upon a heat output demand wherein, in use, the control means maintains the fuel flow rate at one of a number of differing predetermined values which are in the form of a geometric series where the ratio between successive values is constant.
Patent GB-2313645-A (GB)
Title: Levitation device
Inventor: SWINBANKS MALCOLM ALEXANDER
IPC: B63G9/00
Filed: 1996-03-08
Abstract: An electromagnetic levitation device comprises an electromagnet (12) which is supported by a structure (13) and is arranged to attract armature (10) carried by another structure (11). Current to the electromagnet (12) is regulated by a control device (16) to ensure that the electromagnetic force exerted by the electromagnet (12) on the armature (10) is sufficient to cause and maintain levitation of the structures (11, 13) at a desired spacing (A in Figure 1). A decoupling device (17) is arranged between the armature (10) and the structure (11) to accommodate a shock load (L) which reduces the flux gap (15) to zero and decouples the armature (10) from its support structure (11) by moving the stop (20) away from the structure (11). This significantly increases the extent of shock loading that can be tolerated before damage will be incurred.