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Patent GB-2130782-A (GB)
Title: Arithmetic teaching device
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TOYOHIRO
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 1983-10-04
Abstract: The device is microcomputer controlled and has input and output means including a display section (2) capable of displaying an arithmetic problem in the vertical form normally used in hand-written calculations so as to enable the user to more easily learn the manner of problem solution. In addition and subtraction, a carry-up or carry-down digit is displayed (8) as necessary so as to facilitate the teaching of basic arithmetic. A "teach" key (3a) may be provided to allow the user to see the next step in solving the problem. Displays and a voice composer may be used to indicate correct or incorrect entries or answers, and to show the number of problems to be solved or the time remaining for problem solution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2133356-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cab arrangement
Inventor: TREMLETT BARRY
IPC: B62D33/06
Filed: 1984-01-13
Abstract: A vehicle having a load or equipment carrying portion includes a cab movable from an upstanding operational configuration to a low profile stowed configuration. The cab comprises forward and rearward wall portions 14, 15 and a roof portion 16 which bridges the forward and rearward wall portions when the cab is in its upstanding configuration. Wall portions 14, 15 are each hingeable about respective horizontal hinge axes A, B respectively between an upstanding position and a low profile position. In the low profile position rearward wall portion 15 overlies a major portion of the floor region of the cab. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2136619-A (GB)
Title: Personal alarm apparatus
Inventor: GRIFFITH HENRY VAUGHN
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 1984-02-03
Abstract: Apparatus for use with and connection to a portable personal radio transmitter or transceiver which enables the latter to broadcast an alarm signal if the wearer is in distress, without prejudicing the voice functions of the transmitter/transceiver. It may be an add-on module to an existing transceiver comprising a tilt switch 6, time delay 12,1 KHz oscillator 14 and relay 16. The output alarm signal (18) is connected to the external microphone socket of the transceiver. The relay contacts (closed when the relay is activated) connect to the terminals which are normally shorted by the press-to-transmit button of the external microphone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156979-A (GB)
Title: Sensing technique
Inventor: BROOKES IAN KENNETH
IPC: G01N31/00
Filed: 1984-04-06
Abstract: A bioanalytical technique for sensing the presence of a substance involves exposing a sample to be analysed to immobilised biocatalyst (16) which catalyses a reaction of a substrate; moving past the immobilised biocatalyst a length of material (10) carrying the substrate; and detecting the presence on the material, after passing the biocatalyst, of a reaction product of the substrate, the production of which is affected by the presence of the substance to be detected. The technique can be used for continuous or intermittent monitoring of various substances eg nerve gas. The invention also provides sensing apparatus, which may be in the form of a portable, battery powered sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2145243-A (GB)
Title: Optical lithographic processes
Inventor: GRIFFING BRUCE FREDERICK
IPC: G03F7/09
Filed: 1984-06-27
Abstract: A film of amorphous silicon is deposited onto a layer of light reflective material prior to the deposition of a photo-sensitive material thereon to reduce reflections from the layer of light reflective material into the photosensitive material.
Patent GB-2154869-A (GB)
Title: Clothes drying device
Inventor: MORTIMER MOORE CICELY BEATRICE
IPC: D06F57/00
Filed: 1985-02-26
Abstract: A clothes drying device comprising a support structure 10, 11 on which a number of trays 15, 16, 17 are supported in spaced apart parallel horizontal relationship. Pairs of trays spaced closely apart may be used to trap a garment to prevent it blowing away. (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162079-A (GB)
Title: A filter for the lubricating oil or fuel of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: JAROSLAV PAVLIN
IPC: F01M1/10
Filed: 1985-06-14
Abstract: A filter housing includes an inlet 16, main outlet 17 and a drainage duct 19 leading back to a sump. Removable cover 12 enables annular filter element 20 to be replaced, and the filter element engages a combination valve 40 to close the drainage duct from both sides of the element when the cover is screwed down. The valve includes a bypass valve member 54, which opens a path from chamber 33 to outlet 17 when the pressure across the filter element 20 rises. The valve further includes a main valve member which progressively rises when cover 12 is unscrewed (Figs. 3 to 5 not shown) so that the dirty contents of chamber 33 and the filtrate from chamber 34 flow into the drainage duct and eventually the main outlet 17 is connected to the drainage duct 19 via passage 36 to drain the housing completely. If no filter element 20 is fitted, the valve stays in the raised position and no pressure can build up, warning the operator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162212-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating stitcher assembly
Inventor: MACEY KEITH S
IPC: B42C1/12
Filed: 1985-08-27
Abstract: A method of binding stacks of sheets using a stitcher assembly for stitching workpieces which are being conveyed longitudinally along a workpath, said assembly comprising: a frame assembly having a longitudinal axis and including stitcher head and clincher mounting means which are adapted to mount at least one stitcher head and clincher in a cooperative relationship to the frame assembly; surface defining means defining a workpiece supporting surface extending longitudinally through the frame assembly intermediate the stitcher head and the clincher mounting means; reciprocating means for cylically reciprocating the frame assembly longitudinally in coordination with movement of the conveyed workpiece along the workpath; and a stitcher head and a clincher actuating means which are adapted to actuate a stitcher head and a clincher respectively mounted on the stitcher head and clincher mounting means, the stitcher head and clincher actuating means being operatively connected with the frame assembly and operatively connected with the reciprocating means to cause stitcher head and clincher actuation at a selected point in each reciprocation cycle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185644-A (GB)
Title: A socket member
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM FRANCIS ANTHONY
IPC: H01R13/41
Filed: 1986-01-22
Abstract: A socket member (2) which is made of an electrically conducting material and which is for use on a panel made of a non-electrically conducting material, the socket member (2) having an elongate body portion (4), a bore (6) in the body portion (4), and a roughened surface part (8) on the outer surface (10) of the body portion (4), the roughened surface part (8) being such as to allow the socket member (2) to be pushed into a socket aperture in the panel but to resist against the socket member (2) being withdrawn from the socket aperture. The socket member may be further connected to the panel by ultrasonic welding such that the material of the panel runs into the recesses of the roughened surface of the socket member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178628-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for determining a colour for use in a fashion design
Inventor: GERBER HEINZ JOSEPH
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1986-01-23
Abstract: A computer aided design system includes a means for varying the colour of a part of a design created on a visual display screen. A selected colour for a part of the design, selected by a stylus 20, is then measured to provide a set of colour describing values useful in later reproducing the selected colour in an actual garment or other article. The selected colour may be measured by reading calibrated control knobs 22,24,26 on the colour varying means or by analysis the colour of light from the screen, detected by a probe 34. The probe may include (Fig. 2) optical fibres leading to respective colour filters (44) and light detectors (46) for measuring the individual colour components. These values may be used by a processor (54) to generate dye specifications. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171446-A (GB)
Title: Socket for snap fastener
Inventor: SHIMADA TSUNEYUKI
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 1986-02-06
Abstract: A socket for a snap fastener comprises an annular female member 5 having a holding portion 7 for engaging a male stud 31 of the snap fastener and a outer convex portion 9 formed integrally with the holding portion of a resilient synthetic resin. The female member is housed on a body 15 so as to be free to expand. Preferably the convex portion 9 is shaped to form resilient fingers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172059-A (GB)
Title: Extrusion apparatus
Inventor: CREED BRIAN MICHAEL
IPC: A61C5/06
Filed: 1986-02-14
Abstract: An extrusion apparatus for extruding viscous paste-like material such as dental filler is described in which a clutch (16) preventing the return of the piston rod (17) after an extrusion stoke is tripped or released by means on the clutch and/or operating lever (6), to permit retraction of the piston sufficient to relieve post-compression expansion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172079-A (GB)
Title: Semi-rigid rods incorporating conductors
Inventor: SEFTON ALAN KEITH
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1986-03-07
Abstract: A semi-rigid rod (10) for carrying an inspection head through a duct incorporating at least one insulated electrical or optical fibre conductor (14) is disclosed. The rod preferably comprises a sheath (17) of resilient plastics material, a plurality of insulated electrical conductors (14) extending along the axis zone of the rod, a braid shield (15) firmly encircling the conductors to form a central core, and a tubular layer (16) of bonded glass fiber strands or filaments sandwiched between the core and the sheath. The glass fiber strands are impregnated with a binder which is heat-cured and each insulated conductor may have a heat-resistant protective sheath (20, Fig. 3 not shown) or have heat-resistant insulation (119, Fig. 4 not shown). The 'tunnel' between the insulated conductors may be occupied by a plastics strip (120) which may be softened to conform to the shape of the surrounding insulated conductors and possibly welded to the insulation. Particularly in this case, the shield (15) may be omitted. The rod may be formed by extrusion and protrusion techniques. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173802-A (GB)
Title: Non-gelled amine-epoxide reaction products
Inventor: BERESFORD MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: C08G59/56
Filed: 1986-03-27
Abstract: Non-gelled amine-epoxide reaction products are obtained by co-reacting a secondary amine, a polyoxyalkylene polyamine, a polyepoxide and optionally a monoepoxide. The products are crosslinkable and are useful in aqueous coating compositions, particularly when applied to a substrate by cathodic electrodeposition.
Patent GB-2191516-A (GB)
Title: Compressed straw elements
Inventor: HIGGINS GEOFFREY JOHN
IPC: E04C2/18
Filed: 1986-06-10
Abstract: A panel (1), for example for partitions in the interior of buildings or for packaging, comprises a flat, rectangular section core (4) of compressed straw, containing an insecticidal boron compound (such as boric acid or sodium borate) and covered with a paper liner (2) bonded to its outer surfaces by means of a melamine formaldehyde containing adhesive. A reinforcing mesh (3) (eg glass fibre) is bonded into the interface between the two principal faces of the compressed straw core (4) and the paper liner (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192698-A (GB)
Title: Tube furnace
Inventor: TOMLINSON PAUL GERARD
IPC: C03B37/029
Filed: 1986-07-15
Abstract: An induction furnace for drawing glass optical fibres from a preform has a R.F. powdered (7) susceptor element comprising a zirconia ring (1) within which the work if heated, located end wise between upper and lower rings (3), e.g. of silica, silicon carbide, alumina, titania, the zirconia ring (1) along its entire length reaching temperatures above any phase change so that the preform and fibre are not contaminated by zirconia particles. The three rings are located inside a tubular-zirconia support 4 and a silica "can" 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196324-A (GB)
Title: Advancing labels to a mould
Inventor: KARRSTEN MATS
IPC: B65H1/14
Filed: 1986-10-14
Abstract: Labels are advanced from a magazine to a mould cavity for fixing to a container &c. moulded therein, by a suction device (12-17) which is moved into engagement with a label (E) in a magazine (2-4) to move it to a position above the mould cavity (F) into which the label falls with the large surfaces of the label located substantially in a vertical plane when the suction device releases its engagement with the label, the suction device (12) engaging one large surface of the label at a location vertically above the centre of gravity of the label. When the device incorporates an optional further suction cup (13), the device (12) remains in engagement with the label until the optional further suction cup (13) has been caused to release its hold on the label. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184879-A (GB)
Title: Image processing
Inventor: NAKATA KENJI
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 1986-12-22
Abstract: Instead of processing an entire image, a small window region 17 is processed so as to shorten the overall processing time. Cursors defining a window 16 are set and then these cursors are moved until they contact the edges of the pattern 1 to be recognised, to provide reference points for setting the window 17. One or more of the cursors may initially be located within the pattern and moved outwards until they contact the edges of the pattern. Once the window 17 has been set second windows indicating points of interest may be set. The second windows may select respective segments of seven- segment numerals, or an annular region around the top of a container; if this annular region contains more than a preset number of black pixels the covering of the container is misaligned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186144-A (GB)
Title: Optical demultiplexer
Inventor: SAWYERS CRAIG GEORGE
IPC: G01J1/02
Filed: 1987-01-08
Abstract: A detector for demultiplexing light signals containing components of differing wavelengths (L1, L2), comprises a plurality of Schottky barrier detectors (26, 28) having parallel-grooved surfaces successively receiving the light at angles of incidence (A1, A2) such that components L1 are absorbed by plasmon resonance at Shottky barrier detector 26 and components L2 are similarly absorbed at Schottky barrier detector 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195502-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum fixture
Inventor: NEARY JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: G01R1/073
Filed: 1987-06-16
Abstract: A vacuum fixture for testing a printed circuit board comprises a vacuum box (3) with a probe board (4) and a diaphragm board (6). Probes (5) extend from the probe board (4) through openings (14) in the diaphragm board (6) to engage the printed circuit board. To assist in identifying the probes, a schematic representation of the components to which the probes relate is provided on the surfaces of the probe board (4) and the upper surface diaphragm (6). The identity of each component is also provided. The schematic representation of the components is formed by a photographic process on a transparent film (21), which is bonded by a double sided adhesive tape to the boards (4) and (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207702-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic or hydraulic actuator mechanism (an artificial muscle)
Inventor: MORGAN DR COLIN GEORGE
IPC: F15B15/10
Filed: 1987-07-23
Abstract: An actuator mechanism consists of a tube of loosely woven flexible braiding 7, with connecting leads 1 at each end, enclosing a rubber inner tube or balloon 6 and means of inflation 3 through one of the leads. The diagonal weave pattern of the braiding 7 has the property of being able to change the orientation of the threads allowing it to be stretched or compressed with ease. Inflation of the balloon 6 (either pneumatically or hydraulically), causes an increase in the diameter of the braiding which in turn results in a contraction in its length. Both the appearance and the operation of the actuator can be compared to the biological model offered by the muscle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195514-A (GB)
Title: Cordless telephones
Inventor: AL-SALIHI FARIS ABDUL AZIZ
IPC: H04M1/72511
Filed: 1987-08-11
Abstract: An incoming call initiates selection by a base station of a free channel and transmission of call set-up signalling comprising a long (non-unique) signalling identification signal followed by a short security code unique to that base. The handset, when idle, scans the allocated channels for signalling identification signal and only if this is found does it then check the security code for correspondence with its own stored code. This procedure permits intermittent handset operation for power economy-whilst still meeting acceptable call-set up times. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215313-A (GB)
Title: Sheet stacking and guiding
Inventor: TROUP PETER JAMIESON
IPC: B65H29/14
Filed: 1988-01-20
Abstract: Sheets (11) are fed to collecting tray (10) by feed means (12) adjacent an edge of the tray, and engaged by one or more sheet guidance members (13) extending downwardly into the sheet path and arranged so as to be lifted by the lead edge of sheets being fed into the tray. The or each sheet guidance member comprises a rigid arm pivotally mounted (14) at its end furthest from the tray. The rigid arm preferably comprises first, generally horizontal, portion (15) and a second portion (16) angled downwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220550-A (GB)
Title: Lawn edger
Inventor: GEORGE DENNIS
IPC: A01G3/06
Filed: 1988-07-16
Abstract: A lawn edger has a 'U' shaped cutting tool 15 secured to a handle 10, so that a channel is produced as the tool is drawn along the lawn edge to provide easy access for grass shears or a trimmer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222321-A (GB)
Title: Electrical plug with moulded on prongs and detachable wire loops
Inventor: CHU ALAN CHUNGMAN
IPC: H01R4/10
Filed: 1988-07-21
Abstract: An electrical plug comprises a body (1) moulded with prongs (2) and detachably closed with a cover (10). Each of the prongs is detachably connected to an electrical wire (11) by means of tying a loop (13) at the bare end of said wire, and slipping said loop into a spring clamp (3) formed on the prong. The connection of said wire to said prongs is made before attachment of said cover. A partition prevents the bared wires of each prong from touching. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209055-A (GB)
Title: Starter motor pinion drive
Inventor: HASEBE NOBUTOSHI
IPC: F02N15/02
Filed: 1988-08-09
Abstract: The motor shaft 1 drives the axially movable pinion shaft 11 through reduction gearing 2, 4 and a roller clutch 3, 5, 6, 10. The clutch inner sleeve 6 and the pinion 14 have respective spline connections 12 and 13 to the shaft 11, the connection 13 providing relative rotation between the pinion and the shaft if the ends of the pinion and ring gear teeth abut during pinion engagement. 
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Patent GB-2226593-A (GB)
Title: Digital electronic lock
Inventor: ANASTASOVSKI IVAN
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 1988-12-30
Abstract: A remotely operated electronic lock (REL) uses a serially transmitted digital code to authorize actuation of the lock. The receiver of the code (5) is accessible by the operator so as to permit insertion of a code carrying member (P) e.g. key device. The decoder and actuator (REL) for the lock are within the area secured by the lock and thus cannot be tampered with and access to the leads connecting this with the receiver serves no purpose since the code must be transmitted along them. A preferred use is as a bonnet lock for a vehicle, the receiver being installed in the cab and the decoder/actuator in an inaccessible part of the engine compartment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229129-A (GB)
Title: Hand-operated stapler
Inventor: CHANG TED SZU
IPC: B25C5/02
Filed: 1989-03-15
Abstract: An improved stapler which ensures a constant force to apply to the staple and therefore ensures a successful stapling. The pressing piece 1 which presses a staple toward a staple bender is not directly driven by the downward movement of a handle H, but by a spring 2 which is in stressed state when the handle H is in its first or high position, thus the force applied to the staple is independent from the user's effort and always remains constant. The handle H is biased by a spring 4 to occupy the first position. In this position, the piece 1 has been moved away from the bender by one end 31 of lever 3, and the spring 2 for biasing the piece 1 towards the bender has been stressed. Upon depressing the handle H towards a second position (low position) end 31 is disengaged from piece 1 whereby stressed spring 2 drives piece 1 towards the bender. The lever 3 is floatingly pivoted and includes at its other end a roller 33 which rides on the inner side of handle H. A steel strip 6 may be provided on the inner side of handle H. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250516-A (GB)
Title: Fiber-containing composite
Inventor: SINGH RAJ NARAIN
IPC: C04B35/80
Filed: 1989-03-23
Abstract: Fibrous material is coated with boron nitride and a silicon-wettable material, the coated fibrous material is admixed with an infiltration-promoting material which is at least partly elemental carbon and the mixture is formed into a preform which is infiltrated with a molten solution of boron and silicon producing a composite containing boron nitride coated fibrous material.
Patent GB-2243567-A (GB)
Title: Clip securing apparatus
Inventor: ACKERMAN AVID
IPC: B25B25/00
Filed: 1990-04-24
Abstract: Clip securing apparatus for securing clips of plastics materials around filamentary, stranded or strip-like materials (e.g. plastics netting) comprises a throat (25) for receiving materials to be secured together, a holder (14) for a plurality of clips, and a reciprocal piston operated driver (10) operable to remove clips one at a time from the holder (14) and to drive each clip in open condition through the throat (25) of the apparatus so that the materials to be secured together enter the clip. The throat (25) has opposed faces that act upon the clip as it passes through the throat (25) to close the clip around the materials and so secure the clip around the materials. The driver 10 includes a cam-carrying arm which causes lever 28 of throat 25 to pivot towards a ramp 26A of throat 25. Clip barb thus enters clip. hole to secure the materials. Alternatively, closing of the clip is performed entirely by the changing faces of throat 25 as clip moves forward. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237181-A (GB)
Title: Hair salon collar
Inventor: LEITNER MICHA
IPC: A45D44/08
Filed: 1990-08-22
Abstract: The collar has a flexibility enabling it to fit closely around at least part of the neck of the user and has a fold line extending along its length to divide it into an inner part 10 for contacting the users neck, this inner part having an associated retaining means 12 (e.g. light adhesive) causing the inner part to remain in close contact with the neck, and an outer part 14 foldable downwardly outside the inner part, this outer part being provided on one side with attachment means 16 (e.g. adhesive or hooked pile fabric) for enabling a protective gown to be secured along the portion of the collar contacting the neck. <IMAGE>