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Patent GB-2226944-A (GB)
Title: Refuse bin liner holder
Inventor: ALLAN ALEXANDER JOHN
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 1990-01-04
Abstract: A holder for a bin liner 21 comprises a resilient band 18, which is slidable through guides 16, 17 which are in turn displaceable along a channel 13 in a web 12. The liner is held over the band 18 and the band slides through the guides on closure of gates 10, 11 and the guides move towards a central stop 20 gathering the liner between the band 18 and web 12. In other embodiments, the band may be a closed loop within a guide strip, both of which slide through respective slots in a fixed web; or a single band is used, one side of which is fastened to a movable bin inlet part and the band passes through slots in a fixed web so that the liner bag mouth can be closed when the bin inlet is closed. The mouth of the liner is effectively sealed when the bin inlet is closed, to prevent odours. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242694-A (GB)
Title: Building template for brick walls
Inventor: JAYES CHRISTOPHER RUPERT
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1990-03-28
Abstract: A corner template 1 comprises two elongate side members 2 and 3, each having a planar face 4 or 5, which are joined to form a corner edge 6 at the intersection of the planar faces 4 and 5 such that the angle between the planar faces defines a corner angle for a brick wall. A plurality of projections 7 extend outwardly from the planar faces 4 and 5, the projections being spaced along the side members 2 and 3 at substantially identical intervals for providing the desired vertical spacing between courses of the wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231415-A (GB)
Title: Digital speed control using no memory
Inventor: AKIYAMA KAZUHIKO
IPC: F04D27/00
Filed: 1990-03-28
Abstract: To control the speed of fan 108 of an air conditioner 100, a digital control loop 5, 10a, 10g, 10h, 2, M is used. The speed may be set at operation section 11 to be low, medium or high; voltages Vl, Vm, Vh corresponding to these speeds are generated by resistors 26, 24, 22 respectively and are digitised by converters 10d, 10c, 10b; and one is selected by selection unit 10e in accordance with the output of operation section 11 for input to comparator 10g of the control loop as a desired speed. Alternatively (figure 5) a single A/D converter (10i) may be used subsequent to the switching (selection) unit (50). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233308-A (GB)
Title: Card transporting container
Inventor: OKUDA KATSUMI
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 1990-06-21
Abstract: A card transporting container for transporting a card, such as a magnetic phone card, comprises, a first base sheet 12 eg of paper, a first adhesive layer 16, consisting of a cold-seal adhesive, formed entirely on one principal surface of the first base sheet, a second base sheet 14, e.g. of synthetic resin, formed of the same size as the first base sheet, and a second adhesive layer 18, consisting of a cold-seal adhesive, formed entirely on one principal surface of the second base sheet. The card 20 is sandwiched between the first and second adhesive layers, and the first base sheet and the second base sheet are joined with each other by adhering the first and second adhesive layers to each other. To remove the card layer 12 or 14, which may have perforations outlining the card, may be torn. The cold-seal adhesive may include natural rubber. A process and apparatus are disclosed (fig 2, not shown) in which the container is formed by laminating. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234039-A (GB)
Title: A resilient coupling
Inventor: HANKE WOLFGANG
IPC: F16D3/80
Filed: 1990-06-25
Abstract: The resilient coupling is particularly for motor vehicles and of the type having a hydraulic damping arrangement for torsional oscillations. Between a first and a second coupling half (1, 2) there is provided a floating or suspended damping ring (50), which is not connected in a form-locking manner with either of the two coupling halves, but which forms first and second displacement chambers (16, 17) of different sizes with respective coupling halves. In this way the coupling is in a position to counteract torsional oscillations having small amplitudes with weak damping and oscillations having large amplitudes with strong damping. From the kinematic point of view, the floating damping ring is at any one time a component of the first or the second coupling half. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236999-A (GB)
Title: Non-refillable bottle fitment
Inventor: HAMILTON BARRY PATON
IPC: B65D49/04
Filed: 1990-10-19
Abstract: A non-refillable bottle fitment includes a tubular sleeve 2 having a first outwardly extending annular flange 12 adapted to engage lip portions of the neck of the bottle and a second, inwardly and downwardly extending, resilient flange 14 which defines an aperture closeable by a ball weight 8. The ball weight 8 lifts off of a sealing contact with the flange 14 when liquid is to be poured and the bottle is tilted. A ball-retaining and positioning device 26 has shearable marginal portions 28 by which it is loosely held captive in the sleeve above the valve. Tampering attempts which involve drilling or other attempts to form a passage through the device 26 causes rupture of the marginal portions 28 and forcing down of the device onto the ball weight, which deforms the resilient flange 14 and is pushed through its central aperture into the bottle where it can be seen or heard rattling, and from where it cannot be retrieved without visible damage to the closure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250422-A (GB)
Title: Shelf attachments
Inventor: BAILEY PETER JOHN DENNIS
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 1990-12-05
Abstract: A shelf attachment is attached to the front edge of a shelf 26 and comprises means (e.g. channel 10) for receiving a transparent shelf riser 12 and a holder for, e.g., price ticket 20. The latter holder may comprise opposed channels 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239311-A (GB)
Title: Sensor
Inventor: WEIR DONALD JAMES
IPC: G01N21/75
Filed: 1990-12-17
Abstract: The sensor is for detecting a substance and includes a biological component in which electron transport may be influenced by the presence of the substance and optical means for detecting a parameter related to electron transport in the biological component or part thereof. The invention also provides a method for detecting a substance and a process for preparing a sensor. The sensor finds one application, by way of example, in monitoring the potability of water.
Patent GB-2247529-A (GB)
Title: Coating-responsive material condition monitoring system
Inventor: MALTBY FREDERICK L
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 1991-02-25
Abstract: A multiple set point material condition monitoring system (10) responds both to the level of material with respect to a sensor and the extent of material coating which has accumulated on the sensor. The system (10) provides an output when a predetermined coating thickness has been exceeded, so that the sensor may be cleaned before the coating can accumulate to the extent where a false level output is generated. The system (10) includes three electrode guarded sensors (32, 36, 40), a bridge (72) comparing the sensor output with a reference, and a bridge reference (78) which is automatically and repeatedly caused to assume a sequence of values corresponding to material condition set points, one of which causes an output when a predetermined coating thickness has occurred and another of which generates a level output. In one enbodiment, separate outputs are provided corresponding to each set point. In another embodiment, a single tri-state output is responsive to both set points.
Patent GB-2242693-A (GB)
Title: Weaving machine and method for weaving woven cloth
Inventor: TERAMURA TORA
IPC: D03D49/02
Filed: 1991-03-26
Abstract: A power weaving machine includes a reed (7), shuttle (8), backrest (4), take-up roll (7), cross-beam (11), as is conventional; but there are a plurality (e.g. five) of warp beams (15a-15e) and a let-off roll (16) or rolls which gives constant tension to the warp threads (3) from the beams before they pass over the backrest. The beams have their rotating shafts in the same plane and parallel to the axis of the let-off roll(s). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243232-A (GB)
Title: DRAM column address latching technique
Inventor: SHIMOKURA GREGG MITSUGI
IPC: G11C8/18
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: Address transition detectors 7i, 7j detect the presence of a stable column address signals Ai, Aj only in the presence of a column address strobe signal CAS. When all address signals are shown to be stable 8 the signals Ai, Aj are latched 6i, 6j and decoded in Y-decoder 10 to allow selection of an addressed bit line 2. By using CAS to enable detection of column address transitions race hazards, such as the decoding of a changing address. are avoided. In an alternative (figure 2) address latches 6i, 6j are enabled by their respective address transition detectors 7i, 7j. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242906-A (GB)
Title: Blends of fluorine-containing polymers and impact modifiers
Inventor: SEDEREL LOUIS CORNELIS
IPC: C08L51/06
Filed: 1991-04-10
Abstract: Compositions comprise a blond of a fluorine-containing polymer such as poly (vinylidene fluoride), and a core-shell polymer in which the shell comprises mers of a vinyl aromatic monomer or an alkyl or cycloakly methacrylate monomer. The compositions have markedly improved impact modification properties.
Patent GB-2262467-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for reducing vibration transmission in hand-held tool
Inventor: BEST ANTHONY
IPC: B25D17/04
Filed: 1991-12-17
Abstract: An air-operated percussive tool incorporates apparatus for reducing vibration transmission from a working end portion (1) to a hand grip (2), thereby to reduce vibration transmission to the user. The apparatus includes a male frustoconical portion (3) whose tip is located facing a female bed (4) with the base of portion 3 attached to grip (2) whilst bed (4) is attached to portion (1). Three rubber balls (5) are trapped between the portion (3) and bed (4) and the balls are located in their mean positions under compression. Oscillatory movement of bed 4 parallel to the longitudinal axis of frustocone 3 causes balls 5 to roll on the male and female surfaces and effectively provide a rising spring rate or stiffness. Apparatus is also disclosed for reducing vibration transmissions from the working portion to the casing 12 of the tool using floating resilient ball arrangement 13 in which a set of balls are linked together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254924-A (GB)
Title: Fuel density determination.
Inventor: ELLINGER S MICHAEL
IPC: G01N29/024
Filed: 1992-04-03
Abstract: The density of jet fuel is determined from sensors of temperature 20, dielectric constant 22 and velocity of sound 24 mounted on one or more probes in the fuel. Microprocessor 14 monitors the sensor output and determines the type of jet fuel and the density of the fuel using data from jet fuel samples of a known density and a least-squares-fit of the test data. The sensors may be a platinum resistive sensor RTD for temperature, a parallel plate capacitative sensor for dielectric constant and an ultrasonic transducer measuring the time between transmission and receipt of an ultrasound pulse for the sound velocity measurement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269411-A (GB)
Title: A drill rod valve
Inventor: KIELY THOMAS GERARD
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: A drill rod 12, 14 has a non-return valve at its end nearest the shank adaptor 18 by which the rod (or other rods in the same drill string) will be connected to a drill. The valve allows fluid flow from the shank adaptor towards the bit 16 but prevents fluid flow in the opposite direction. The valve minimises loss of drilling fluid when connecting/disconnecting drill rods, especially when drilling above the horizontal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262056-A (GB)
Title: Release coated products
Inventor: JEFFERSON BARRY MICHAEL
IPC: C09J7/21
Filed: 1992-11-16
Abstract: A coated product comprising an absorbent substrate coated with a sealant and a material defining a release surface, wherein on a coated region of the substrate, the sealant is sandwiched between a layer of said release surface defining material and the substrate.
Patent GB-2266342-A (GB)
Title: Jet units for whirlpool-bath systems
Inventor: GAPE ALAN FREDERICK
IPC: A61H33/02
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: The jet units 1 of a whirlpool-bath system (Figs 1, 2) each include a convergent nozzle 18 for supplying water under pressure from a tube-section 17 to a divergent outlet 12, across an air gap 20 within a chamber 19. Discharge of water from the nozzle 18 across the gap 20 into the hollow stem 13 of the outlet 12, draws air into the chamber 19 from an inlet pipe 21 from an air distribution manifold (7, Figs 1, 2). A substantially-cylindrical annular skirt 22 projects backwardly from the stem 13 to shroud the gap 20 over a nose-part 23 of the nozzle 18, so that air is constricted to enter the gap 20 through an annular pathway between them, for evening out air flow around the water stream from the nozzle 18. The cross-sectional area of the pathway increases towards the gap 20, but may be substantially uniform. The nose-part 23 may be of frustoconical shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281855-A (GB)
Title: Support device with adjustable legs
Inventor: JONES RONALD FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: E04D15/00
Filed: 1993-09-11
Abstract: The device has a platform 1 and has legs 2 which are individually adjustable in length. These legs have feet 3 provided with inflated or padded soles 4 and are each attached to the respective leg 2 by a ball-joint 5. Each leg 2 is adjustable in length by sliding a telescopic portion 2A within an outer portion 2B. A knob 6 can be locked, relative to a slot 7 to hold the parts 2A and 2B in a desired position to determine the length of the leg 2. In use, the lengths of the legs 2 will be adjustable as desired so that the support device can be supported on a pitched roof with the platform 1 in a substantially level attitude. Alternatively, the support device could be used as a step or platform to enable a builder to reach high areas in a room, or as a table for use by plasterers and other labourers. The legs can be folded inwardly of the platform for storage (Fig. 2).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282078-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle game
Inventor: HARVIE IAN
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 1993-09-28
Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle has a number of interfitting pieces (10, 11) which combine to create a finished visual effect. A number of the pieces, e.g. in an area of a single colour or pattern, can be positioned interchangeably as regards the visual effect. At least some of these interchangeable pieces carry markers (18) enabling their disposition to be determined. For example, the markers may be metal spots whose layout can be determined by scanning using radiation. A particular use of such a puzzle game is in a competition or lottery based on chance, where a number of completed puzzles are submitted for comparison with a standard "solution" layout involving a specific arrangement of the interchangeable pieces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275147-A (GB)
Title: Separating a foreground picture signal from a mixed picture signal
Inventor: GEHRMANN RAINER
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 1994-02-04
Abstract: In a method of separating a foreground picture signal FG from a mixed picture signal MG having a key color KC and transition colors to this key color in key regions, the components of the key color and the transition colors are vectorially subtracted from the mixed picture signal in dependence upon a control signal k which, with a continuous variation, assumes values of between 1 in the region of the key color KC and 0 at mixed boundaries. Color errors due to a gamma pre-correction are obviated in that the vectorial subtraction is performed in accordance with the equation FG = MG-k*KC(f) in which KC(f) is chosen in dependence upon the color intensity with respect to its angle in the Cb/Cr color plane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287136-A (GB)
Title: Improved cable ladder
Inventor: BUXTON NEIL
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1994-03-05
Abstract: The stringers (16) of a cable ladder section (10) are provided with a profiled central portion (20) to which a complementarily-profiled securing plate (14) may be secured by means of a plurality of bolts (58) and nuts (60) passing through aligned apertures (36; 52, 54) in the stringers and securing plates respectively. The engagement of the profiled portion (20) of the stringer and the plate (14) permits the use of inturned flange portions (38, 40) but also provides good resistance to longitudinal flexing when two adjacent cable ladder sections are secured together by means of securing bolts (58). The elongate apertures (52) receive a securing fastener (58) and permit variation of the position of the fastener along the plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288136-A (GB)
Title: Rotary elements for liquid distribution
Inventor: REEVES RONALD CHARLES
IPC: B05B3/10
Filed: 1994-04-05
Abstract: A rotary element (1) for use in a sprayer is rotatable, in use, about a rotary axis to discharge liquid from the outer peripheral edge (11) of the element. This edge is a continuous circular edge to which grooves (8 and 9) serve to direct liquid received by a liquid-receiving surface (7) to discharge from the outer peripheral edge. As the outer peripheral edge is a continuous circular edge, the risk of entanglement with vegetation being sprayed is minimised. Another rotary element (30 Fig. 10) has a generally planar end surface (20A) that is perpendicular to the rotary axis, and contains a grooved arrangement (25) serving to direct liquid received by a liquid-receiving surface to an outer peripheral edge (26) of unbroken smoothly-curved sinuous formation. This shape also reduces the risk of entanglement with the vegetation being sprayed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279271-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas scrubber and filter assembly
Inventor: BURROWS RICHARD A
IPC: F01N13/18
Filed: 1993-06-15
Abstract: An exhaust treatment system has a water scrubber 28, a centrifugal water trap 22 for removing water droplets from exhaust flow and a filter 24 for cleaning exhaust gases. The components are housed contiguously so that exhaust piping is not needed between the components. The filter 24 is annular in form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the regulation of the level of water in a pressurised boiler
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE ROBERT
IPC: F22B1/28
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: A system for regulating the level of water in a pressurised boiler (10), preferably a steam boiler, comprising level detection means (18), a control unit (24) and a pump (26) having a variable speed motor located in a water supply line to the pressurised boiler (10). According to an embodiment of the invention, the speed of the motor (26) is controlled by the control unit (24) so that it is proportional to the distance between the level of water (28) in the pressurised boiler (10) and a nominal level. The speed of the motor dictates the rate of flow of water into the boiler and thereby the level of water may be regulated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286558-A (GB)
Title: Coated non-woven material
Inventor: KOCZAB JEAN PIERRE
IPC: A61F13/514
Filed: 1995-02-06
Abstract: A coated non-woven material comprises a base layer made of a non-woven web of a fibrous material and at least one layer of a thermoplastic film, said thermoplastic film applied onto said layer made of a fibrous non-woven web having a peel strength according to NFT 76-112 standard (peeling angle: 180 DEG , pull speed 200 mm/mn) which does not exceed 98.10<-3> kN/m. The coated non-woven material may be made by extruding a thermoplastic film (3), heat bonding the film to a non-woven web (5, 6) and drawing the coated non-woven web (7). The coated non-woven material is of particular application to disposable absorbent hygiene articles such as diapers but may also be used in the medical field as protective coatings, dressings and gloves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299238-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker with means to prevent drawing excessive current
Inventor: TWEMLOW IAN
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 1995-03-22
Abstract: A public address system has a thermistor 20 or other device with a positive resistance/temperature characteristic in series with each loudspeaker 12 to limit current in the event of a short circuit fault, thereby enabling the other speakers to continue to operate. A diode pump 22-26 across the thermistor 20 provides voltage for a LED fault indicator 30.
Patent GB-2301429-A (GB)
Title: Gas cooking hob
Inventor: RYDER GERARD
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 1995-05-30
Abstract: A gas cooking hob comprises at least one gas burner, a lid which may be opened to provide access to the burner and which may be closed over the gas burner, a gas cut-off valve operated by said lid for cutting-off a gas supply to the gas burner when the lid is closed, a battery operated ignition circuit 1 for causing the gas burner to be lit when gas is supplied to it, and a capacitor charging circuit for causing a capacitor C thereof to be charged when the lid is closed and which is caused to be discharged to activate the ignition circuit when the lid is opened, whereby any gas being inadvertently supplied to the gas burner is caused to be lit to prevent gas leakage. Preferably the capacitor C takes the form of a high capacitance memory back-up capacitor.
Patent GB-2291099-A (GB)
Title: Tunnel lining
Inventor: SLADE GEORGE HENRY
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 1995-06-26
Abstract: A tunnel lining system comprises a tubular shutter centred by slipper shoes 16 carrying a moveable stop end 14 and towing a train of tubular elastomeric shutter extensions. Concrete is pumped into the annular space between the shutter 12 and the tunnel wall by a pipe 24 and allowed to set whilst the shutter moves in the direction of the arrow A through the section of tunnel to be lined. The shutter may be self propelled by pumped concrete pressure reacting against the fixed end stop 26 and the moveable end stop 14, and/or towed by winch 42 and tow line 44. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303354-A (GB)
Title: Drink dispensing apparatus
Inventor: ORSBORN BRIAN JOSEPH
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1995-07-15
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/01615 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 20, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 20, 1998 PCT Filed Jul. 8, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/03916 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 6, 1997A multi-head drinks-dispensing apparatus having a group of drinks-dispensing heads each arranged for supply with drink ingredients through fluid control valves. A keypad has a first group of keys for selecting the type of drink and the dispensing head to be used, and a second group of keys for selecting the quantity of drink to be dispensed. Signals from those groups of keys are processed in a micro-processor, which energizes the relevant pair of valves to commence delivery of the selected drink without any delay. Dispensing of the selected drink is initiated at the earliest moment, while other drinks are being selected, so that selected drinks can be dispensed from the dispensing heads in a serial, overlapping manner. This facilitates the dispensing of a customer's multi-drink order in the shortest possible time. The processor stores data concerning the various drinks that are dispensed in a non-volatile memory, and this data can be transferred to a data collection unit via an infrared link, and then to a drinks management system.
Patent GB-2304225-A (GB)
Title: A disc cartridge with integral wear resistant surface
Inventor: WULFING JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: G11B23/033
Filed: 1995-10-30
Abstract: A cartridge including a cover casing 52, a back casing (fig. 1, 20), and a disc-shaped medium (fig. 1, 16), provided between the casings. The cover casing has a centrally-located, raised wear resistant surface 58 on its interior surface 54 which is chemically and physically integral with the cover casing. When the cartridge is inserted into a drive for reading/writing the medium, a drive pin from the drive contacts the raised surface. The cover casing is comprised of high-impact polystyrene containing silicone or alternatively acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. The wear resistant surface 58 may be circular or polygonal in shape.