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Patent GB-2179430-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric water heater
Inventor: LEUNG TIMOTHY BAK-KWAN
IPC: F24H1/16
Filed: 1986-08-19
Abstract: A thermoelectric water heater includes a passage 2 through which water to be heated can flow at relatively slow rate, an insulated thermoelectric element 3,4 located in intimate contact with the passage 2 to heat the water passing therethrough, and a container 5 for receiving heated water from the passage and also arranged to receive heat through direct contact with the passage. The heater also includes a controller which controls both the electricity and water by means of single rotary lever 21 which acts on an electrical switch and a water valve 24 in the water supply pipe. The passage 2 as shown is a coiled thin metal pipe formed into a flat helix but may take a circular helix, rectangular spiral or other form or may be replaced by a thin metal box or tray compartmented to provide sinuous channels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194625-A (GB)
Title: Lamp unit
Inventor: PICKERING IAN JACK
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 1986-08-21
Abstract: A lamp unit comprises a housing (6) of generally conventional construction, located within which is an electric circuit. Located at spaced intervals within the housing are a pair of primary contacts or terminals, adjacent to each of which in an upper surface of the housing a small aperture (12) is provided. The unit comprises a diffusing cover (14) comprising at each inner end region a socket assembly, the socket assemblies providing means by which an incandescent lamp (18) may be mounted on the cover (14) in electrical contact with auxiliary terminals. A sub-unit comprising lamp (18) and cover (14) may be removed from the housing, for example for replacement of the lamp (18), and re-assembled with the housing into a position in which each auxiliary contact is in electrical connection with one of the primary contacts.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195935-A (GB)
Title: Rotary cutting apparatus for tubes
Inventor: WATSON MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B23D21/04
Filed: 1986-09-25
Abstract: Apparatus for cutting tubes comprises a fixed frame 2 defining a central axis 5 and providing an axial passage for the tube 6. A rotary cutter head 10 is mounted for rotation on a hub 7 and supports two cutting blades mounted for movement towards and away from the central axis on pivotally mounted arm. Rollers 22 connected to the arms engage a frustoconical cam surface 25 provided on an annular cam member 22 mounted for axial sliding movement within the hub 7. An actuating cylinder 33 acts to move the cam member via an operating lever 32 forked levers 29, and pins 26 connected to the cam member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200979-A (GB)
Title: Induction melting
Inventor: SIMCOCK JOHN HENRY
IPC: H05B6/34
Filed: 1987-02-14
Abstract: Method of and apparatus for providing agitation of the melt in the induction melting of metals. A medium frequency melting power supply (12) of an induction furnace or crucible (10) acts in conjunction with a modulating circuit incorporating a wave form generator (14) whereby modulation at predetermined amplitude and frequency is applied to the furnace power frequency during at least part of the melt processing cycle to cause agitation of the melt to a predetermined extent independently of the selected overall power input.
Patent GB-2211708-A (GB)
Title: Radiographic detection of pipe corrosion under lagging
Inventor: DRAKE STEPHEN GEOFFREY
IPC: G01N23/18
Filed: 1987-10-27
Abstract: Detection of underlagging corrosion on pipes (10), wherein a radiographic source (14) and an aligned radiation detector (15) are scanned over the outside of a lagged pipe (10), such that radiation from the source (14) penetrates the lagging and at least the surface of the pipe (10) before meeting the detector (15), and the latter is linked to display and/or recording means which immediately shows and/or records signals received by the detector (15) from the source (14). The source and detector are driven around the pipe by engagement with a ring gear (13) and along the pipe by engagement with a track (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212725-A (GB)
Title: Breathing apparatus
Inventor: CRUICKSHANK JOHN SMITH
IPC: A62B7/02
Filed: 1987-11-23
Abstract: A breathing apparatus for a person, has a face mask 1 arranged to at least partially support a pair of pressurised cannisters 6 containing a life support medium and a valve device 4 connected with the face mask 1 and the cannisters 6 for admitting the medium to a person wearing the face mask. The mask has pockets 5 to support the outer ends of the cannisters 6. The cannisters are provided with a displaceable seal and in one embodiment the valve device is arranged to displace the seal of the cannisters to admit the medium to the face mask through a diaphragm and in another embodiment the seal of the cannisters is displaced when secured to the valve device and a rotatable valve is used to admit the medium to the face mask. The breathing apparatus is intended to provide only a limited supply of life supporting medium for use, in, for example, an aircraft or ship accident situation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199840-A (GB)
Title: Novel compositions and method for neutralization and solidification of hazardous alkali spills
Inventor: MANDEL FREDERICK S
IPC: C09K/
Filed: 1987-05-01
Abstract: A dry particulate composition containing an organic neutralizing acid and, materials having varying absorption rates may be used to neutralize alkaline spills, and solidify the spills to render them harmless. These compositions may be applied to the spills by fire-extinguisher-like delivery devices which spread the compositions on the spills from a relatively safe distance without splattering the hazardous materials.
Patent GB-2219252-A (GB)
Title: Document wallet
Inventor: WAITE BRUCE
IPC: B42F7/02
Filed: 1988-03-04
Abstract: A folder formed from a single blank comprises a front wall 12 and at least one side wall 14 foldably connected to rear wall 11, the front and side walls having co-operable locking formations 36, 38 to define a mitre joint 30 therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217613-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game board based on snooker
Inventor: IRVING ALAN
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1988-03-17
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a set of dice each marked or coloured on at least one face with the following colours: red; yellow; green; brown; blue; pink; and black. Each dice of the set includes on one or more of its faces inscriptions which affect progress of the game. An additional dice is marked or coloured on each of its six faces with one of the following colours:- yellow; green; brown; blue; pink; and black. A further dice includes inscriptions on each of its faces which affect progress of the game. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203542-A (GB)
Title: Measuring particle size distribution
Inventor: WILD PETER
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 1988-04-11
Abstract: Particle size distribution in low concentration particle fields is measured by forward light scattering using a high power light source such as a pulsed gallium arsenide laser. With such a powerful source, beam stopping is necessary and vignetting inevitable and means for compensating for losses due to beam stopping and vignetting are employed. As shown, a Fraunhofer diffraction pattern is formed on a ring detector in the focal plane of a Fourier transform lens. The undiffracted light is blocked by a beam stop 122, or alternatively a hole is left in the centre of the detector to allow the undiffracted light through. A blocking factor is calculated to compensate for beam stopping and vignetting before the particle size distribution is determined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236211-A (GB)
Title: Electric cell
Inventor: CAPPER JEFF
IPC: H01M8/18
Filed: 1989-09-13
Abstract: A "Secondary" electric cell, which works on the principle of the Oxygen/Hydrogen fuel cell, but being in a sealed container and suitable for everyday use. The cell employs a catalyst containing multi-layer alumina/silica ceramic plate A, B1, B2, C1, C2 immersed in dilute sulphuric acid electrolyte. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225676-A (GB)
Title: A compact terminal box in particular for compressors
Inventor: BASSI ALBERTO
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 1989-10-16
Abstract: The terminal box 1 is fixable into a U-shape support bracket 2 and consists of: a frame body 3 made of electrically insulating material and of substantially rectangular form provided internally, in correspondence with one face, with at least one housing 19 for a sensor; an electrically conductive layer 4 embedded within the interior of the frame body and on which are formed respective projecting electrical male connectors 5 defined by L-shape bent tongues which extend through the body into respective seats 21, 22 formed on respective side walls of the body, and respective female electrical terminals 6 formed in respective windows 24 of the body; and a plate 30 provided with slots 33 and formed integrally with the body, to which it is connected hingedly by a flexible ligament 31, the said plate being superimposable over the said windows to form with these and the terminals a socket for a plug 10. The U-shaped bracket is mounted on the compressor of a refrigerator or freezer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239223-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle fuel tank supporting strap
Inventor: PARDY RONALD
IPC: B60K15/067
Filed: 1989-12-19
Abstract: A strap (12) for supporting a motor vehicle fuel tank against a chassis (10) has a simple metal-to-metal connection at one end (14) and a vibration isolated mounting at the other end (16). Close to the first end (14) of the strap (12) there is an interruption (18) where a vibration isolator is positioned to prevent vibrations transmitted along the strap (12), e.g. from an in-tank fuel pump, from reaching the end (14). The connection at end (14) can be made without the use of tools, e.g. it may comprise a T-bar formation on the end of the strap engaging in a correspondingly shaped slot in the chassis. In assembly, the strap (12) is clipped on to the chassis at its end (14) so that the strap hangs down in position (24), the tank is offered up into position (20) and the strap is lifted up and its end (16) is secured with a bolt. The vibration-isolating interruption may comprise (Fig. 3) one part (12a) of the strap which has a hooked end terminating in a wide tail (32) which passes through a T-shaped slot (30) in the other part 12(b). A rubber isolator (34) is positioned between the two parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236375-A (GB)
Title: Friction clutch driven plate
Inventor: MULLER PATRICK
IPC: F16F15/123
Filed: 1990-02-15
Abstract: A friction clutch driven plate has a hub (11) with teeth (20) on its outer surface, and a flange (12) with notches (30) on its inner peripheral margin for loosely engaging the teeth (20) to allow the flange (12) limited angular movement around the hub (11). At least one notch (30A or 30B) is elongated to house a first stage damping spring (38) to restrain said angular movement. The circumferential length of the notch (30A or 30B) provides at one limit of rotation a clearance (S) between the tooth therein and the end of the notch and at the other limit of rotation prevents the spring (38) from going solid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236201-A (GB)
Title: Forming a pattern of fluorescent material on a colour cathode ray tube
Inventor: HOSHINOUCHI SUSUMI
IPC: H01J9/227
Filed: 1990-07-12
Abstract: A pattern of dots or lines is formed in fluorescent material 12 of a cathode ray tube face panel 1 by an electron beam 15. A grid of opaque material is first coated onto the face panel, the interstices of which form positions for the phosphor dots or lines. A coating of fluorescent material 12 is then exposed for each colour in turn. An initial low intensity electron beam causes fluorescence at the position of a dot or line. The fluorescence is detected at 18 and the beam positions corrected to provide maximum brightness at the optimum interstitial position. The fluorescent material is fixed at this position by a high intensity electron beam. The detector 18 may scan with the beam or use a Fresnel lens to view the whole screen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239585-A (GB)
Title: Buffered acid-treated food casing
Inventor: OXLEY JEFFERY ALLEN
IPC: A22C13/00
Filed: 1990-09-25
Abstract: A shirred moisture-containing cellulosic food casing is uniformly impregnated in its wall with an aqueous mixture of an acid and a buffer for the acid, the mixture being completely dissolved in the casing moisture and present in quantity sufficient to maintain the casing pH in the range of about 3.5 to about 4.8, the mixture comprising the casing sole peeling aid in the wall.
Patent GB-2236857-A (GB)
Title: Velocity change sensor
Inventor: BREED ALLEN K
IPC: G01P15/00
Filed: 1990-10-05
Abstract: A sensor 10 for activating a passenger restraint system 140 in a motor vehicle includes a housing 12 with a passage 14 for defining a path of movement, and an inertial element 18 moving in that path. A mechanical member 18 (or a magnetic member 134) is used to bias the inertial element 16 (or 118) toward a preset position. The preset position is defined by a presetting member 22 which is adjustable so that the accelerometer is responsive to crashes with a tolerance of +/- 0.5 m/s. As the inertial element moves away from the preset position in a crash, it closes an electrical contact 18 and 20 for deploying the passenger restraint system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248800-A (GB)
Title: Production of coloured legends
Inventor: POINTON DAVID WELLINGS
IPC: B41M7/00
Filed: 1990-10-19
Abstract: Coloured legends are formed by assembling a legend using a dry transfer material for individual indicia, e.g. on a paper or other substrate and subsequently transferring to the exposed surfaces of the indicia a colouring layer from a blocking foil. In accordance with the invention, transfer of the colour layer from the blocking foil is enhanced by a suitable treatment of the exposed indicia surfaces following assembly of the legend prior to the application of the blocking foil. Solvent treatment, preferably by spraying, is preferred, using one or more of a solvent for the polymeric material of the indicia or a solvent plasticiser for such polymeric material.
Patent GB-2266022-A (GB)
Title: A target acquisition system
Inventor: REMY BERTRAND
IPC: G02B27/64
Filed: 1990-12-27
Abstract: The system comprises a focusing lens (2) in the focal plane of which a linear array (1) of photo-detectors is disposed. A double prism (7) located in front of the focusing lens (2), is servo controlled in rotation relative to a support (8) about its longitudinal axis (X'X) perpendicular to the axis (Z'Z) of the lens (2), the support (8) being itself servo controlled in rotation about the optical axis (Z'Z) in order to scan a space of about 2  pi  steradians. A derotating prism (20) aligned with the optical axis (Z'Z) rotates about the optical axis (Z'Z) at a speed half of that of the double prism (7), in order to hold the image of the target in a single direction in the focal plane, whatever the rotations of the support (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241772-A (GB)
Title: Sabots
Inventor: ROSSMAN WINFRIED
IPC: F42B14/06
Filed: 1991-01-14
Abstract: A sabot for a sub-calibre projectile has an air compartment (22) with an inturned lip (24) at the front. A number of radial borings (26) are provided in the lip (24) in order to reduce the increased air resistance to which the sabot (10) is subjected as a result of the lip (24). The lip (24) avoids critical damage to the front of the sabot or the breech of a weapon during loading. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241094-A (GB)
Title: Translation machine
Inventor: SATA ICHIKO
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 1991-01-21
Abstract: A translation machine capable of translating one or more sentences described in a source language into a target language, the translation machine having a storing unit which stores dictionaries and predetermined rules, the translation machine includes unit for dividing a sentence described in the source language into morphologic element so as to analyze a syntax structure of each of the morphologic elements in accordance with the dictionaries and the predetermined rules, a unit connected to the dividing unit for converting the syntax structure of the source language into a syntax structure of the target language so as to generate a translated sentence in the target language on a basis of the syntax structure of the target language, and a unit connected to the converting unit for using a result of the translated sentence generated by the generating unit so as to create a user dictionary. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241666-A (GB)
Title: Sheet sealing material
Inventor: HOYES JOHN ROBERT
IPC: C09K3/10
Filed: 1991-01-23
Abstract: Known sheet sealing material from which gaskets can be cut for sealing against an aggressive chemical such as sulphuric acid has surfaces of a sintered PTFE resin in which is dispersed an inert inorganic filler (eg ground quartz, against sulphuric acid) substantially all of which is of particle size less than 106  mu m. According to the invention, there is interposed between said surfaces a core of sintered PTFE resin in which is dispersed relatively coarse inert inorganic filler ie filler of which at least 17.5% by weight, and preferably 20-35% by weight, is of particle size greater than 106 mu m. The remainder of the core filler is of particle size below 106 mu m.
Patent GB-2260627-A (GB)
Title: Data integrity in a project control apparatus
Inventor: FLYNN JOSEPH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1991-10-17
Abstract: In an interfacing process carried out by a project control apparatus to ensure integrity of received code, a controller continuously monitors user interfaces for reception of code from a user. A standard validation routine stored in a storage device is merged with the received code to generate a specific validation routine for carrying out comparison operations with reference code in the storage device. If the received code is numerical, a register is incremented automatically with an additional received code value to continuously maintain a batch total. The batch total is automatically displayed at the user interface. The controller prevents write instructions to the storage device unless a positive verification signal of the batch total is received at the user interface.
Patent GB-2262557-A (GB)
Title: Hinged inspection cover for disposal of pet waste
Inventor: PETERS GORDON
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 1991-12-17
Abstract: A manhole cover is provided having a portion which is hingedly connected to a main part so that the hingeable part can be lifted up for inspection of the drain and for disposing waste into the drain. Waste is guided into the sewer beneath the manhole cover by a cone-shaped guide hopper which is preferably made from plastics and suspended from the underneath of the cover or frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251638-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable balustrade
Inventor: TURNER JACK
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 1992-01-07
Abstract: A balustrade is proposed wherein a hinge device (66) connects each baluster (56) to the rail (55) in such manner as to permit limited pivotal and translational movement therebetween. The hinge device (66) comprises a flat spring of generally J-shape, the elongate body (67) of the spring being secured to the rail and the curved end (68) of the spring being secured to the baluster. An inflexible plate (70) overlies the body (67) to restrain the same against movement. Opening of the curved end (68) permits relative pivotal and translational motion between the baluster (56) and rail (55). The arrangement offers advantages in collapse of the balustrade for transportation purposes and also permits of adjustment of the angle between the rail and balusters to accommodate facture and other tolerances. Instead of a spring hinge, telescoping hinges may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263918-A (GB)
Title: Cladding support system
Inventor: WELLS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 1992-01-29
Abstract: A cladding support system comprises a plurality of spaced apart brackets (1), each having a vertical flange (12) and a horizontal flange (10), the vertical flange being adapted to be attached to a supporting structure and the horizontal flange having an upper surface adapted, e.g. by having an upstanding flange (6) to support a lintel (11) which extends longitudinally between the brackets. The brackets may each have a stiffening web (8) which passes through a slot in the lintel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253034-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning the condenser in a laundry washer/drier
Inventor: SACCONATO EMANUELE
IPC: D06F58/24
Filed: 1992-02-03
Abstract: A water spray condenser for the air for drying laundry in a combined washing and drying machine is cleaned and fluff is removed by washing the internal walls of the condenser body 7 with water taken from the interior of the tub during one or more phases of a washing programme. Preferably the water for washing the condenser is taken either by intake by suction of the fan for circulating the drying air or by forced recirculation by a pump 20 for circulating the water for washing the laundry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256052-A (GB)
Title: Brain wave inducing apparatus
Inventor: YASUSHI MITSUO
IPC: A61M21/02
Filed: 1992-02-27
Abstract: A random signal generator (1) outputs a random noise signal to a band pass filter (2) which selectively passes frequency components in the frequency range of a desired brain wave from a testee. The output of band pass filter is supplied to an automatic level controller (3) which sets the output of band pass filter to a predetermined amplitude. Then, the output of automatic level controller is fed to a stimulating light generator (4) which converts the output of the automatic level controller into a light signal viewed by the testee for stimulating the testee to induce the desired brain wave from the testee. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265866-A (GB)
Title: Axle mounting arrangement
Inventor: WU CHING-CHANG
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1992-03-31
Abstract: A holder member (2) is provided for attaching an axle (3) to a frame. The axle comprises a longitudinally tapered portion (311) for locating the axle, and a squared portion (312) for preventing the axle from rotating. The holder member (2) includes a first socket (211) for the end of the axle. A finger screw (1) cooperates with the internal thread (3111) in the taper portion of the axle, and includes a locking section (1111) engaging with an annular groove (2111) in the holder member. The holder member (2) incorporates a second socket (221) for mating with the frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266281-A (GB)
Title: Wheel changing trolley.
Inventor: HURSON EAMONN JOHN
IPC: B60B29/00
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: A vehicle wheel changing trolley comprises a tubular steel U-shaped frame 1 which is carried on a shaft or handle 3, has castors 2 on the ends of the frame and contains a steel roller 6 in a housing 7 at the mid-point of each limb of the frame. The castors 2 enable the trolley to be moved towards the tyre and the handle or shaft 3 enables the rollers 6 to be brought up into contact with the tyre. The wheel and tyre can be rotated on the steel rollers 6 so as to align the wheel holes with the hub studs of a vehicle. The steel rollers in their housings can rotate the plane of the wheel, in both directions, across the vertical so that the holes engage the tips of the studs before forward movement into the studs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257992-A (GB)
Title: Medium for blood separation
Inventor: BAUMGARDNER JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: D04H1/42
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: A single-layer blood separation medium for separating erythrocytes from whole blood is made of a composite including glass microfibers, cellulose fibers, and synthetic textile staple fibers, having enhanced tensile strength and lower absorptive capacity compared to binderless glass microfiber sheet. The mean bulk density of the glass microfiber component is less than 0.1 g/cm<3>, and is typically about 0.05 g/cm<3>. The synthetic fibres may be polyester, polypropylene or polyethylene and lower melting point binder fibres may also be included.