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Patent GB-2179849-A (GB)
Title: Convertible furniture
Inventor: PEMBERTON-BILLING ROBIN NOEL
IPC: A47C17/37
Filed: 1986-07-15
Abstract: A convertible sofa-bed comprises at least one occasional table and an easy chair whose base is the same height as that of the table or tables and comprised by two superimposed elements hingedly connected at their forward edges, the lower element having floor engaging legs and the upper element having upstanding arm-rests whose height is equal to the height of said legs, whereby the upper element may be swung over to bring said arm-rests into engagement with the floor to provide an extended platform which may be augmented by the occasional table or tables to form a bed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179139-A (GB)
Title: Gas ovens
Inventor: JEAVONS ROGER FREDERICK
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1986-07-30
Abstract: A gas oven, especially a small oven having a height of less than 200mm, incorporates an upper panel 5 spaced inwards from the top wall of an outer casing to provide a passage 9 therebetween, and a burner 7 disposed at the rear of the oven so that in use heated air (which includes the products of combustion) is caused to pass forwardly either through the passage 9 or cooking chamber to be discharged into the cooking chamber or passage 9 as the case may be at the front of the oven and is discharged therefrom via a flue opening at the rear of the oven. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192492-A (GB)
Title: Alignment device for connecting an electronic component to a printed circuit board
Inventor: JORDAN WILLIAM D
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 1987-02-04
Abstract: An alignment device (16) for connecting an electronic component package (14) to a printed circuit board (18) comprises an electrically insulating body having a plurality of holes (36) therethrough to receive the pin connectors (26) of the component and align them with pre-formed holes (28) in the board. A heat sink (12) is releasably engaged in slots (40) in tabs (38) projecting from the device (16) and is also releasably engaged with lugs (20) which pass through slots (30) in the device (16) and are secured in holes (22) in the board. The component (14) is secured to the heat sink (12) by a rivet (24). Numerous modified embodiments are described in the specification. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204190-A (GB)
Title: Device for locking a communication jack into its socket
Inventor: BHIMJI SALIM
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1987-04-28
Abstract: A device for locking a telephone or other communication jack (20) into its corresponding socket (25) comprises a first bracket (10) adapted to be secured to a wall surface adjacent to one side of said socket (25), an element such as a chain (14) hingedly or lockably attached to said bracket (10) so as to be extendible across the socket and having therein an aperture such as in a chain link (18), of a shape such that a communication jack (20) can pass when the jack is aligned with the long axis of the aperture but is prevented from being withdrawn when the jack is rotated from said alignment as is needed to fit into its socket, and a second bracket (22) adapted to be fixed to the surface adjacent to the socket on the other side thereof from said first bracket, the chain being lockable into said brackets or into said second bracket, e.g. by a padlock through a hole (32). Thus in the locked position of the device the jack on the end of its cable is held in position in its socket and cannot be withdrawn through said aperture. The locking chain may have one link (18) of said appropriate size for passage of the jack. The chain is preferably permanently secured to the first bracket and is attachable to the other bracket by a tongue-and-keyhole (28, 30) arrangement at the free end of the chain.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192716-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of airborne sound in buildings
Inventor: MACKENZIE ROBIN
IPC: G01H15/00
Filed: 1987-07-17
Abstract: Apparatus for the measurement of the sound transmission characteristics of the structural elements of a building includes a filter to produce a predetermined nonlinear frequency variation of the relative sensitivity of the receiver and the transmitted sound output level and this variation lies within the limits shown on the graph. In a method of using the apparatus a sound transmitter is placed in a first room and an operator situated in an adjacent room measures purer levels at a number of frequencies whilst making a rotational traverse with the receiver. A similar measurement is also carried out in the transmitter room and the sound level difference between the rooms is calculated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192889-A (GB)
Title: Pyrimidine ribonucleoside 3'-phosphodiesters and their use in enzyme linked assays
Inventor: RABIN BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: C12Q1/6816
Filed: 1987-08-06
Abstract: An enzyme label catalyses a primary reaction whose product is, or leads to, an essential coenzyme or prosthetic group for a second enzyme which catalyses a secondary reaction leading to a detectable result indicating the presence of analyte. The substrates for the primary enzyme are of the formula R-X where R is a pyrimidine ribonucleoside 3'-phosphate moiety and X is a leaving group linked to R through the 3'- phosphate group and leads to said coenzyme or prosthetic group, e.g. via riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxal, pyridoxine or pyridoxine phosphate
Patent GB-2194527-A (GB)
Title: Explosive composition
Inventor: BATES ANDREW
IPC: C06B47/14
Filed: 1987-08-14
Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion explosive composition comprising: a discontinuous aqueous oxidizer-phase comprising dissolved therein an oxygen releasing salt component comprising ammonium nitrate; a continuous organic-phase comprising an organic fuel; and an emulsifying agent and characterised in that the oxygen-releasing salt component comprises at least one modifier selected from compounds of elements selected from the group consisting of aluminium, iron and silicon and wherein the oxidizer-phase comprises dissolved therein at least one polycarboxylate compound selected from polycarboxylic acids and salts thereof.
Patent GB-2195993-A (GB)
Title: Trace element composition
Inventor: HUGHES ALAN CHARLES
IPC: C05D9/02
Filed: 1987-09-01
Abstract: A substance for treating plants to optimise crop yield and/or to provide animal nutrition via grazing of the treated plants consists of water dispersible granules containing at least one trace element and a binder. The substance is applied to the plants as a solution or suspension in water, for example by spraying, and adheres to the foliage on drying. The binder is selected to maintain the granular form of the dry substance and to provide the adhesion to the foliage following application of the substance, and may be a salt of lignosulphonic acid, molasses, starch or carboxymethylcellulose.
Patent GB-2195861-A (GB)
Title: External view system for training equipment
Inventor: GULDENPFENNIG PETER
IPC: G06T15/10
Filed: 1987-09-16
Abstract: A method of generating visual information for a digital external view system for training equipment having pre-programmed mobile eyepoints in a sighting image generator. Extensive use is made of disc storage whereby the required scene, as determined by the programmed viewpoint and simulated position, can be called up and displayed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198641-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical cardiac compositions containing calcium antagonists
Inventor: SIEGL HELENE
IPC: A61K31/44
Filed: 1987-10-30
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for use against hypertension and congestive heart failure containing … …  a) A calcium antagonist and …  b) the ACE-inhibitor 7-(N-[1-(S)-Ethoxycarbonyl-3-phenylpropyl]-(S)-alanyl)-1 ,4-dithia-7-azaspiro-[4,4]nonane-8-(S)-carboxylic acid. …
Patent GB-2201490-A (GB)
Title: Suction demand valve
Inventor: SZELES NANDOR ZSEGMOND
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 1988-01-08
Abstract: A suction demand valve has a closure member 42 that closes a communication opening between an inlet and outlet. A diaphragm 28 is in fluid communication with the outlet and is interconnected with the closure member via a lever arm 69. The inlet and the closure member can withstand a pressure of at least 1000 kPa so that the valve can be connected directly to a high pressure cylinder. The diaphragm and the mechanical advantage of the lever arm are sufficiently large in comparison with the communication opening for the closure member to be displaced when a slight suction pressure is applied to the outlet. The lever arm has a head portion 68 and a tail portion 62. An edge part of the head portion engages a lip 70 adjacent the opening, which acts as a fulcrum, a further part of the head portion engaging the closure member via a pin 60. The tail portion is held, by two ears, in a floating manner, against the diaphragm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200537-A (GB)
Title: Self-wringing mop
Inventor: RE UBERTO
IPC: A47L13/144
Filed: 1988-01-20
Abstract: A self-wringing mop for use in cleaning floors comprises a handle 2 having a bifurcated member 15 mounted at its lower end carrying wringing rollers 28 and a sponge member 5, 6 mounted below the rollers and connected to a lever 3 pivotably mounted on the handle by a rod 4 located exterioriy of the handle and adapted for removable coupling to the sponge member. The lever may be provided with hooked ends 9, 17 to facilitate dismantling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201065-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for controlling video recorders over a communications link
Inventor: LONG ALAN THOMAS
IPC: G11B15/02
Filed: 1988-01-29
Abstract: A video recorder 20 is controlled by apparatus 10 which responds to instructions received over a communications link 24 to emit infra-red pulse trains to operate the recorder. The apparatus is connected by plug 7 and socket 9 to a telephone line 24 and includes microcomputer 11 connected to a receiver 12 which records the repertoire of infra-red code signals taken from the customary remote device 21 used to control the recorder locally. An automatic answering circuit 15 responds to a call and a message generator 14 interacts with the caller to establish requirements for control of the recorder. The caller interacts by saying "yes" when the appropriate function, channel or time is reached in listings delivered from the message generator 14. Security section 16 requires a coded response from the caller to prevent unauthorized use. To log the repertoire of infra-red pulse trains as emitted by the customary hand-held remote control device 21, the apparatus has a sequence of lamps calling for input of signals in a given order. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215380-A (GB)
Title: Door security device
Inventor: COOKE GARY
IPC: E05C19/00
Filed: 1988-03-11
Abstract: A security device to be fitted to a door (or window) comprises an elongate part (3) of a length generally equal to the width of a door (1), which part may suitably be in the form of a grille, the ends (3a, 3b) of which are designed to fit against the opposite parts (2a, 2b) of the door frame (2), at least one (3b) of which ends is fitted with a lock (5), preferably a deadlock, which will be received in the door post (2b). Thus, in use, the device is fitted to the door by screws or other fastenings (4) and when his desired to lock the door one or both ends of the device will be locked into the door frame. Without unlocking the device from the door frame, the door cannot be opened without effectively destroying the door frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218302-A (GB)
Title: Hands-free telephone
Inventor: THORP ROGER BENNETT
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 1988-05-07
Abstract: A hands-free or loudspeaking telephone arrangement comprises a three-sided housing (21) dimensioned to accommodate the head of a user (22). Two loudspeakers (2, 3) are located in side portions (21A, 21B) of the housing, in line with the ears of the user (22) and a microphone (1) is located in a portion (21C) of the housing in front of the mouth of the user (22). The loudspeakers (2, 3) are interconnected and arranged so as to produce sound outputs with a predetermined mutual phase relationship which combine at the location of the microphone (1) to produce minimum acoustic effect on the microphone. The arrangement is particularly applicable for road-side use and prevents undesirable feed-back between the loudspeakers and microphone. In the case of a pressure-sensitive microphone, the arrangement is such that at the microphone location (1) sound pressure variations resulting from the loudspeakers are minimised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208923-A (GB)
Title: Space heater/cooler unit
Inventor: DAVIS ROBERT
IPC: F24H3/04
Filed: 1988-08-16
Abstract: A space heater/cooler unit 1 comprises a metallic casing 2, a reflector 19 secured to a portion of the casing 2, at least one linear quartz radiant heating element supported in close proximity to the reflector 19, an air intake aperture provided in the casing 2, and a fan 11 adapted, in use, to draw air into the casing 2 through the inlet aperture and to expel air from the casing 2 in proximity to the heating element(s) or, cooling purposes, with user-operable switching means to control, in a heating mode, simultaneous operation of both the fan 11 and heating element(s) or, in a cooling mode, operation of the fan 11 only. A building may incorporate the unit inside the building above an external access doorway. The fan may have two speeds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227469-A (GB)
Title: Dish-shaped aircraft
Inventor: BURNS DAVID JOHNSTON
IPC: B64C39/06
Filed: 1988-09-15
Abstract: A flying craft is provided for flight both in the earth's atmosphere and in the edge of space, and comprises a body of inverted basin form with a flanged rim, preferably upturned, and without conventional wings. The body's top surface of domed form has annular portions of shallow bowed form in radial direction. A plurality of thruster engines can be provided for propulsion and direction control but flaps may also be present to create climbing and descending movement of the craft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212942-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for blowing an optical fibre member
Inventor: HANDLEY GRAHAM ROBERT
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1988-11-24
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for introducing at least one optical fibre member (6) into a tubular passageway. The apparatus comprises a pressure vessel (1) for receiving the optical fibre member (6), the vessel (1) either containing compressed air or other gas or being provided with an inlet (2) by means of which compressed gas can be introduced. The vessel is connected to the passageway via a fibre-introducing device, e.g. a venturi (11) or a mechanical device, which creates slack in the optical fibre member.
Patent GB-2213128-A (GB)
Title: Cores for supporting coils of strip material
Inventor: ANDRESEN LIEF
IPC: B65H75/24
Filed: 1988-12-05
Abstract: A core for supporting a coil of strip, e.g. metal strip, comprises a drum frame 10 on shaft 12 and arcuate segment members 14 mounted on the frame. Drive means, to urge the segment members 14 outwardly into engagement with the surface of a central cylindrical opening in the coil, comprise shaft 24 carrying gears 25 engaging gears 23 to rotate three cams 20 about the shaft to move segment members 14. The members, suitably three in number, are spring-loaded inwardly by springs 17 are driven radially outwardly by means of the cams. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227401-A (GB)
Title: Hammock for cats or dogs
Inventor: CIAPPARELLI LUIGI
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 1989-01-31
Abstract: A hammock for cats or dogs comprises a support frame having a pair of angled uprights (10, 12, and 14, 16) at each end between which is slung, in hammock-like fashion, a soft cradle (30). A cover may be provided to go over the frame so that, when the cradle (30) is removed from the frame and placed on the floor of the cover, the device may be used as a carrier or alternatively as a cat or dog 'playhouse'. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219810-A (GB)
Title: Flame-retardant treatment
Inventor: BUMPUS PATRICK DELANEY
IPC: D06M11/55
Filed: 1989-03-13
Abstract: A flame retardant or fire retardant preparation can be employed with fibrous material containing either cellulosic fibers, non-absorbent fibers, or blends thereof. The preparation is formed of an aqueous solution of a fire retardant inorganic salt, such as ammonium sulfate, a binding agent, such as a metasilicate salt, to bind to the fibers and an ultraviolet fluorescent agent. Ammonium phosphate (MAP or DAP) helps treatment of synthetic fibres. An ultraviolet inhibitor is preferably included in the solution. The inclusion of the ultraviolet fluorescent agent permits non-destructive testing of articles after treatment.
Patent GB-2236728-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cleaning apparatus
Inventor: BATLEY ANDREW
IPC: B60S3/04
Filed: 1989-08-30
Abstract: Apparatus to clean cars and other vehicles comprises hand held dispensing tool 1 linked to a control cabinet 2 by way of flexible hoses 3 and an electric cable, and supplied by pumps 7, 8, 9 with water from a tank 4, a cleaning chemical from a reservoir 5 and a sealant, such as wax, from a reservoir 6. All functions of the apparatus are controlled by switches (25, 26, 27, 28 Fig. 2) located on the dispensing tool which controls the flow of water, soap and sealant. These controls are 12V DC. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222528-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: ROSS HAMISH WILLIAM
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1989-09-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a board game which simulates a situation in which the players take on the identity of unscrupulous heirs or successors of a plurality of principals or entities. In an example, the principals are elderly members of a family. The game is played so as to secure the acquisition or disposal of assets of each member so as to determine a desired value for that member's estate in the event of his/her death by means of playing pieces (24) movable upon a playing path 2. A successful operation of a status amendment playing piece (eg a playing card Fig. 6) by a player, in the present example a successful murder attempt on a principal, brings into play a further group of playing pieces (eg playing cards 29, Fig 7) in the form of last will and testament of the deceased, to initiate the re-allocation of scoring points in favour of at least one of the players. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238879-A (GB)
Title: Modulation device
Inventor: BOWRY CAROLYN
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 1989-11-03
Abstract: A device for modulating the intensity of light transmitted along an optical fibre (13) comprises an electro-optic (for example liquid crystal) cell (17) which is switch able to couple material of one or other of two different refractive indices to the optical fibre. The cell comprises a body (24) of electro-optic material disposed between two electrically-conductive layers (16, 19). One conductive layer (16) is disposed between the body of electro-optic material and the surface of the optical fibre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234228-A (GB)
Title: Package for drinking straws
Inventor: TUCKER DAVID
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 1989-12-29
Abstract: A package for disposable folding straws 11 comprises two plastics sheets arranged face to face and bonded along side marginal edges 36, 37 and intermediate connecting sections to define a plurality of spaced-apart pockets 35, each for accommodating a straw 11. For ease of removal of a straw 11 from its pocket 35 a lead-in tear portion 45 is provided. Lines of weakness across the sheets may define individual straw packages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228983-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connector
Inventor: WASHIZU KATSUSHI
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 1990-02-06
Abstract: A pipe connector for connecting a resin tube 1 having a connector body and a metallic pipe P of comparatively small diameter comprises a socket member 8 which is split (having a substantial C-shape in section) and carries outwardly extending pawls or fingers 5 whereby the socket is resiliently deformable to permit insertion in the body to a position wherein the socket engages behind a projection P1 on the pipe and the pawls or fingers engage a lock wall 3, to secure the pipe in the connector body. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2230187-A (GB)
Title: Antibacterial antiplaque, anticalculus oral composition
Inventor: GAFFAR ADBUL
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 1990-04-04
Abstract: An oral composition such as a dentifrice, mouthwash, lozenge or chewing gum contains a hexametaphosphate or tripolyphosphate anticalculus agent, an antibacterial antiplaque agent compatible therewith and a synthetic anionic polymeric polycarboxylate to prevent enzymatic hydrolysis of the anticalculus agent. The antiplaque agent is substantially water-insoluble noncationic antibacterial agent such as 2, 4, 4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether (Triclosan).
Patent GB-2231314-A (GB)
Title: Fire escape
Inventor: MCCANN JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 1990-04-05
Abstract: A fire escape (10) comprises a chute (12) made up of four or more telescopically nestable chute sections (14). The chute is stored in stowed form between the inner and outer walls of a house. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246455-A (GB)
Title: Altering the rate at which digital circuitry operates
Inventor: BIGWOOD JONATHAN
IPC: G06F1/08
Filed: 1990-07-23
Abstract: The output of a clock (10) is divided (12) to give signal outputs (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) at a number of different frequencies which can be selected one at a time by means of a switch (26). The variable rate signal at the output of the switch (26) is used as the clock input (CLK) for clocked digital circuitry such as a microprocessor (30). Generally the microprocessor (30) alters the clock frequency to be commensurate with its current processing load by means of a decoding and control means (28). However in an interrupt driven system the microprocessor can be switched to its lowest possible rate which may, for example, be a zero clock frequency or a ground signal (24), and upon receipt of an interrupt (34) the decoding and control means (28) increases the processing power of the microprocessor (30) by increasing the rate of the clock signal (CLK) and then passes the interrupt to the microprocessor (30) for processing in the normal manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234523-A (GB)
Title: Rolling contact element steel and rolling bearing made thereof
Inventor: MITAMURA NOBUAKI
IPC: C22C38/00
Filed: 1990-07-31
Abstract: A rolling contact element steel has C/0.2-0.6 wt%; Si: 0. 5-2.0 wt%; Cr: 5.0-8.0 wt%; Mo: 3.0 wt% or less; Mn: 1.6 wt% or less; 0 :12 ppm or less; and balance of Fe and inevitable impurities. A rolling bearing has at least one of the races and rolling element made of the steel, the steel being carburized or carbonitrided, then quenched and then high-temperature tempered.
Patent GB-2249046-A (GB)
Title: Shearing machine
Inventor: EVANS DEREK
IPC: B23D35/00
Filed: 1990-09-07
Abstract: A machine for cutting a strip of metal can make cuts at variable angles to the feed direction of the strip. Cutting blades (4, 5) are driven relative to one another for cutting operations by a drive mechanism (6). The cutting blades (4, 5) and associated support members form die sets (2, 3) which are supported on a main support structure (1). The die sets (2, 3) are mounted such that the angle of the cutting blades (4, 5) can be varied in relation to the face direction of the strip without rotation of the main support structure (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236475-A (GB)
Title: A bag for carrying a video camera and accessories
Inventor: KAMAYA NAOKI
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 1990-10-04
Abstract: A video camera carrying bag comprises a first bag 2 for the camera and a second bag 3 for accessories, such as a battery, battery charger and tapes, the bag being detachably fastened together by adjustable fastening means 4, 19a. The fastening means may comprise belts 19a (19b) with ratchet teeth (32, Fig 5 not shown) attached to bag 3 lockable in buckles 4 having engaging members (31, Fig 5) attached to bag 2. Bag 2 may also include handle 11 and shoulder strap 8. The bags 2, 3 may also include respective belt loops 12 (20, Figs 1D, 1E, not shown) and respective fur-surfaced plastics reinforcing boards (14, 22, Figs 2A, 4B not shown). <IMAGE>