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Patent GB-2242917-A (GB)
Title: Demountable syphon for W.C. cistern
Inventor: MCDONALD KEVIN
IPC: E03D1/08
Filed: 1991-04-08
Abstract: A syphon apparatus 1 for a cistern comprises means 3 releasably to connect the apparatus to the cistern from inside the cistern, whereby the apparatus may be removed bodily from the cistern. In Fig. 1 the releasably connection means 3 comprises a knuckle joint in the form of two parallel flanges 17 which receive therebetween a web 18 of the overflow 11, the flanges 17 and web 18 having through holes 19 which are aligned when the apparatus 1 is mounted on the overflow 11 so that a pin such as a cotter pin 20 can be inserted through the holes 19 to make a secure connection. In part X of Fig. 3, the releasable connection means 3 comprises three equi-angularly spaced toggle clips 23, whereas in the third embodiment shown as Y in Fig. 3, the overflow 11 is a standing overflow integral with the flush pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244475-A (GB)
Title: Inner element in a lipstick holder case
Inventor: FAVERIO LUCIANO
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 1991-04-24
Abstract: Rotation of lipstick container base 30 acts to rotate axially-slotted tube 27 of conventional mechanism, not directly, but through the intermediary of sleeve element 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248059-A (GB)
Title: Fluorocyclohexane derivatives and liquid-crystalline medium
Inventor: COATES DAVID
IPC: C07C69/75
Filed: 1991-09-04
Abstract: Fluorocyclohexane derivatives of the formula I,   <IMAGE>   [in which n is 1 to 10; the ring B is trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-phenylene, 3-fluoro-1,4-phenylene or a single bond; @@  X is alkyl or alkoxy with in each case up to 10 C-atoms, @@  or is F, Cl, -CHF2, -CF3, -CN, @@  -OCF3 or -OCHF2; Y and Z are in each case independently of one another H or F; r and s @@  are in each case independently of one another 0 or 1; and W is -CO-O, -CH2-O- or @@ -CH2CH2-] are suitable as components of liquid-crystalline media.n
Patent GB-2253052-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of three-dimensional surfaces
Inventor: MAIOCCO ROBERTO
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 1991-12-18
Abstract: A television camera (10) is mounted in a measurement machine (5) so as to have complete freedom for positioning of the camera within the measurement volume of the machine, thereby replacing the taking of manual points and definition of the trajectories of the traditional measurement systems utilising feelers with a simple imaging of the surface portion to be measured. The system comprises an image processor (16) which controls the capture of two different images of the surface to locate the lines of strong contrast. A stereo processor (17) then provides for correlation between the points of the two images, calculation of the three-dimensional coordinates of these points and of the equations of the curves and the surfaces passing through these points. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262880-A (GB)
Title: Flat-folding seats
Inventor: BRACKLEY STEPHEN W
IPC: A47C1/126
Filed: 1992-01-02
Abstract: In a tiered seating system, provision is made for collapsing a seat 2 onto a platform 4 so that the platform 4 can be moved beneath the next platform above it to retract the system. A support plate 10 includes a latching lever 38 for keeping the seat 2 upright when deployed. The latching lever can be disengaged by means of an operating member 44, which can be operated either by foot, or automatically upon displacement of the platform 4. The seats may have armrests which are automatically deployed when the associated seat base is pivoted downwards by an occupant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251228-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling the position of items to be sorted, in an automatic sorting plant
Inventor: CANZIANI FRANCESCO
IPC: B65G47/08
Filed: 1992-01-21
Abstract: The automatic sorting plant has a plurality of carriages (5) movable along a fixed sorting path. Each carriage (5) has a movable support belt. The sorting plant also includes loading means (6) comprising a series of rotatable loading belts arranged to form a loading path at a predetermined angle to the sorting path. An item (1) is placed on the loading means (6) and is weighed and has its shape and position determined by a series of sensors (8). The item (1) is moved along the loading path from a first imaginary target (X) to a second imaginary target (Y), the position of which is such that future movement of the item along the loading path and future movement along the sorting path of the carriage (5) intended to receive the item will ensure that the item (1) is loaded onto the centre (10) of the support belt of the carriage (5). The item (1) moves forwards from the second imaginary target (Y) at an increased speed and achieves the accurate loading onto the centre (10) of the support belt of the carriage (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259565-A (GB)
Title: Balloon burner
Inventor: CHAMBERS GEOFFREY ARTHUR
IPC: F23D23/00
Filed: 1992-03-13
Abstract: A hot air balloon burner 1 has four vaporising coil stacks 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d surrounding a central pilot burner assembly 3. Liquid LPG is delivered via piping 4, 5, 6, 7 to each of said stacks 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d under the control of a multistage valve operated by hand control lever 9. Flame head 3d diverts some flame from the central pilot burner sideways into each of said coil stacks 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d to preheat said coils as well as igniting the main burner means. Liquid LPG can be delivered selectively to one or more of the coil stacks 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d. There is an auxiliary pilot for the main pilot burner assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255371-A (GB)
Title: Door lock device
Inventor: NAKAMURA HITOSHI
IPC: E05B85/04
Filed: 1992-04-29
Abstract: A striker 10 is secured to a vehicle body and a latch plate 30 is installed on a vehicle door. The striker 10 has a base portion 12 fixed on the vehicle body, first and second leg portions 18, 20 extending from the base portion, a bridge portion 22 extending between and interconnecting the leg portions, and a projection portion 22a which extends from the bridge portion and extends on the outboard side of the first leg portion 18. The latch plate 30 has first and second engaging portions 30a, 30b defining therebetween a recess in which the first leg portion 18 is receivable. The first engaging portion 30a is arranged to overlap the projection portion 22a and the second engaging portion 30b is arranged to overlap the bridge portion 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256114-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for synchronizing a plurality of remote transmission and receiving stations
Inventor: VELLA-COLEIRO GEORGE PHILIP
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 1992-05-07
Abstract: System synchronization is achieved in a system of remote stations (101-1...101-9; 102-1...102-9; 103-1,103-2) serving a particular cell site or base station (101, 102, 103) by combining rf signals transmitted to the base station from the cell site with a reference signal to form a composite signal. This composite signal is used to modulate the output of a base station laser transmitter. The composite signal is transmitted to the remote station where the reference frequency is extracted and used to synchronize the rf circuits of the remote station. Special diagnostic features are built into the remote station transceivers so that equipment functioning may be monitored at the base station. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267758-A (GB)
Title: Airflow measuring device
Inventor: JONES BARRIE
IPC: G01F1/50
Filed: 1992-05-28
Abstract: An airflow measuring device comprises an air passage (1) and a sensor (2) coupled to the air passage (1) to sense pressure at selected points (10, 11) in the air passage. At least one of the points (10) is positioned separate from a venturi (11). The sensor (2) provides data relating to a pressure differential caused by the venturi. A processor (3) processes the data from the sensor to provide pulmonary measurements which are displayed at (4). The processor checks the reliability and reproductibility of the data before displaying the measurements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270296-A (GB)
Title: Assembly line system and pallet therefor.
Inventor: COCKAYNE DAVID JOHN
IPC: B65G19/02
Filed: 1992-09-07
Abstract: FIGURE 1 shows an assembly line system 1 having a pallet 2 travelling along work top 3a of work table section 3. Table section 3 has a track 3b along which a cardanic chain 4 moves to convey pucks 5 connected to the underside of the pallet 2 in spring-loaded manner, by means of frictional engagement between the chain and pucks. Pallet 2 is provided with a set of castors having resilient wheels 6a. Passageways 3c convey the pneumatic supply necessary for operating various items of equipment along the assembly line. The assembly line system also includes an adjustable track bend. In a modification the pucks 5 are locked in the track 3b (Fig 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261058-A (GB)
Title: Tapping shaft furnaces
Inventor: LONARDI EMILE
IPC: C21B7/12
Filed: 1992-10-07
Abstract: Removal of a metal rod (26) driven into the botting mass, before it has completely hardened, and removed later to open the tap hole, is performed by a continuous reverse movement of the clamp (34) through cumulative action of a jack (40) and of a powerful drive means, for example a second jack (42) driving the first jack (40) towards the rear of the mount (20a). Driving-in of the rod (26) is performed with the aid of a to-and-fro movement of the clamp (34) which can move over the mount (20a) through the action of the jack 40. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271618-A (GB)
Title: Pipe wrapping fillet
Inventor: BUNCH IAN
IPC: F16L58/18
Filed: 1992-10-16
Abstract: The invention provides a pipe wrapping fillet 1 comprising a core 4 of substantially triangular cross-section formed from a closed-cell flexible foam material and having an adhesive coating 3 on at least two sides of the core. The fillet is used to fill in discontinuities in pipe installations prior to wrapping a protective film around the installations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272754-A (GB)
Title: Gas supply bottle for an air-bag
Inventor: MORNER BENGT OLOF JOHAN STELLA
IPC: F17C7/00
Filed: 1992-11-23
Abstract: A gas supply device for an air-bag comprises a bottle (1) of compressed gas sealed by a sealing arrangement comprising a tube (8) having a seat (10) which retains a first sealing ring (7) and a plug (12) which retains a second sealing ring (6). The plug (12) is retained by locking elements, preferably integrally formed fingers (14) having enlarged terminal heads (15) which engage a seat(11) formed in the interior of the tube. A further locking element preferably comprising a rod (19) initially located between the fingers retains the enlarged heads (15) in engagement with the seat. Movement of the rod (19) from its initial position releases the sealing arrangement and may be achieved by the action of a piston (17) within the tube which moves by electrical means or in response to the actuation of a pyrotechnic charge (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264144-A (GB)
Title: Hinge pin type fastener;divans
Inventor: COTTENHAM FRANCIS TERENCE
IPC: E05D7/00
Filed: 1993-02-12
Abstract: A fastener 4 for releasably connecting two structures, such as the halves 2, 3 of a split divan, comprises separate members 5, 6 each incorporating a respective hinge 7, 8. The hinges allow the members to be folded away into recess 22 in each respective structure when the fasten or is disconnected. Movement of the hinges also facilitates connection, whereby the castellated edges of the members, which define apertures 15, 16 are interfitted so as to align the apertures prior to inserting a securing pin 17 therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268810-A (GB)
Title: Meter housing
Inventor: PALMER TREVOR WALTER
IPC: G01R11/24
Filed: 1993-03-15
Abstract: In an electricity power meter having a base (10), a main housing (12) and a terminal cover assembly (14) comprising a terminal block shroud (17) and a terminal shroud cover (15), the terminal block shroud (17) seats into the base (10) above the terminal block; the main housing (12) and the terminal shroud cover (15) fix in position side by side to the base (10); and the shroud (17) is grooved along one edge to provide a bottom edge seating for both the main housing (12) and the cover (15). The remaining three edges of the main housing (12) and the remaining three edges of the terminal shroud cover (15) all engage with the base (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263480-A (GB)
Title: Viral defective vaccine produced by transcomplementing cell line
Inventor: INGLIS STEPHEN CHARLES
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 1993-03-23
Abstract: A mutant virus for use as a vaccine, wherein the genome of the virus is defective in respect of a gene essential for the production of infectious virus. In one aspect the mutant virus is capable of protecting a susceptible species immunized therewith against infection by the corresponding wild-type virus. In another aspect, the mutant virus acts as a vector for an immunogenic protein derived from a pathogen and which is encoded by foreign DNA incorporated in the mutant virus. The mutant virus can be produced in a recombinant host cell which expresses a gene complementing the defect. The mutant virus is preferably infectious for the host to be protected, but the defective gene allows expression in the infected host of at least some of the viral genes, which can provoke a cell-mediated immune response.
Patent GB-2277844-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle location
Inventor: PEARCE JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: An automatic vehicle location centre comprises a control centre (2) and a plurality of mobile units (12). Each mobile unit is able to derive a current position signal from external radio signals. A prediction (22) is responsive to this current position signal and to predicted motion of the mobile unit to derive a predicted position signal. The predicted and current position signals are compared and the current position signal is transmitted to the control centre in dependence on the result of the comparison. The control centre (2) has a predictor (10), similar to that in each mobile unit, responsive to the current position signal and to predicted motion of the mobile unit to derive a predicted position. This position data is only transmitted from a mobile unit to the control centre if the predicted position signal differs significantly from the actual position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279328-A (GB)
Title: Hoist
Inventor: WHITWORTH ANDREW DAVID
IPC: B66F9/02
Filed: 1993-06-22
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a hoist, especially for lifting a barrel 20. The hoist comprises a track extending between an upper level and a lower level, a carriage (8) which travels up and down the track between the upper and lower levels, the carriage having a load carrying platform which extends outwardly from the track. The load carrying platform remains horizontal as the carriage moves up and down the track, and tilts when the carriage is at the upper end of the track. A curved cam on the track causes a roller and pivot linkage on the carriage to tilt upwards at the upper level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268336-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of parasitic reactive coupling in printed circuit board assemblies
Inventor: BOHBOT MICHAEL
IPC: H01R13/719
Filed: 1993-06-22
Abstract: In a circuit assembly of two connectors and a printed circuit board positioned between them, a parasitic reactive coupling is created by the connectors. In the circuitry of the circuit board (52) a compensating reactive coupling is provided. This is at least partly formed by lengths of conductor path (78,80;80,82) the board, which lengths are spaced apart with a specific gap over a certain distance along the lengths to give a desired inductive compensating coupling. If required, the compensating reactive coupling also includes capacitors provided by capacitor plates (60) forming parts of different conductor paths on opposite sides of the board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270146-A (GB)
Title: Gas-cooled metallurgical vessel
Inventor: WINTER HUBERT
IPC: F27D1/12
Filed: 1993-08-05
Abstract: A metallurgical vessel, such as a converter, a ladle or an electric arc furnace, has coolant gas channels (10) on the internal side (6) of its steel jacket (1), under its refractory lining (7, 8, 9.) The coolant channels are connected to a gas feed duct (12) and, if desired, to a gas discharge duct (16, 17). Preferably the coolant is air, saturated or oversaturated with water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271470-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft antenna arrays
Inventor: BRUNO JOSEPH W
IPC: B64C1/36
Filed: 1993-09-09
Abstract: Internal conformal antenna arrays 118 are mounted in aircraft aerosurface primary load carrying structures 102. These structures are dual role capable of efficiently transmitting and receiving radio frequency energy, and efficiently carrying and transmitting aerodynamic loads. The internal conformal antenna arrays are mounted in the leading edges of the wings, or the empennage fuselage. In order to achieve radar transmitting structures capable of transmitting radio frequency energy and meeting primary aerodynamic load carrying requirements, ceramic, quartz, or silicone-carbide fiber-reinforced organic matrix composites are combined with advanced structures technology. Similar arrays 120 may be mounted in trailing edges 144 of the same structures and in addition in "cells" formed between the longitudinal stiffening members of the fuselage and perpendicular minor frames. The radar transmissive leading edge structure 102 is mounted by a forward spot 110 fixed to torque box 106 which is narrower that usual, to provide the extra space for the antenna 118. A fuselage structure with frames (306) (fig 6) and longitudinal stiffeners (304) of graphite epoxy formed with the skin in a single autoclave operation is described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273595-A (GB)
Title: Housing with readable structures
Inventor: KEMMNER CLAUS
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1993-12-15
Abstract: For a housing (1) for technical products, in particular for electric hand-tools (2), having readable structures (5) disposed on the housing wall (3, 4), in particular data-symbols, such as type plate data, relating to name of manufacturer, time of manufacture, type of product, substances used, the object of an arrangement of the readable structures (5) which is secure against loss and destruction is achieved by the fact that the readable structures (5) are disposed indirectly and/or directly at at least one specific location on the housing (1), covered outwardly by the material of the housing (1), in particular in machine-readable form in the housing wall (3, 4), integrated within its contour. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275515-A (GB)
Title: A braking system for motor vehicles
Inventor: SCHMIDT GUENTHER
IPC: B60T8/48
Filed: 1993-12-17
Abstract: A dual-circuit braking system for motor vehicles having an anti-lock device which is fitted with at least one pressure reducer 26, 27 for reducing the braking pressure in the front-axle braking cylinders 10, 11. In normal braking the or each pressure reducer is switched on and the braking pressure at the front wheels is reduced. In the event of having to prevent locking the or each pressure reducer is switched off. If there is a defect in the vehicle electrical system or the anti-lock device, the or each pressure reducer is, however, switched off and braking at the front and rear is such that the front wheels lock prior to the rear wheels up to a motor vehicle deceleration of 0.82 g. The anti-lock braking system (Fig. 2) may be adapted for drive slip control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277731-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: TSUCHIYA MAKOTO
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: A box 1 is provided with a main body 2 formed e.g. of corrugated plastic which is folded and joined to form the box with a strong bottom panel. The box is preferably formed with removable joining members 4, handles 5 and frame rail sections 3 which serve to strengthen the box and facilitate stacking. The joint members 4, handles 5 and rail sections 3 are preferably removable so they may be used on another main body if the first main body is damaged or wears out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288636-A (GB)
Title: Diesel engine valve gear
Inventor: MIDDLETON IAN COROON
IPC: F01L3/24
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: To prevent damage due to collision of the piston with the intake and exhaust valves in an engine with variable valve lift or timing the means effecting variation is suitably adjusted. The adjustment may be responsive to engine temperature, the onset of minor collision, e.g. by a knock sensor or detection of pressure pulses in an hydraulic tappet circuit, or the ultrasonic detection of the minimum piston and valve spacing.
Patent GB-2290109-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle immoblising system
Inventor: SHANLEY STEPHEN
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1994-06-10
Abstract: An F.M. radio transmitter 10 or microwave transmitter sends, when authorised, a coded signal to a receiver 16 of a selected vehicle 14. The receiver causes the battery connection to the ignition coil 26 to be interrupted and the alarm 24 operated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291510-A (GB)
Title: Automatic pressure controller for hydraulic circuit
Inventor: WESTERMAN GRAHAM
IPC: F15B1/02
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: A pressure controller 30 forms part of a pressure circuit 20 comprising a pump 21 whose delivery is controlled by valve 22, first accumulator 23 and second accumulator 24 having associated therewith accumulator valve 25. The circuit further comprises a pressure transducer 26, a tank 29 controlled by a tank valve 28. The controller 30 operates valves 22, 25 and 28 responsive to pressure readings taken from pressure transducer 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292528-A (GB)
Title: Training method
Inventor: CLIPSON PAUL
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1994-08-19
Abstract: The method of training a workgroup comprises establishing a display path made up of a series of steps with a starting step 12, a finishing step 12 and a series of intermediate steps. There are at least a first and a second sequence (A1 to A15, B) of intermediate steps wherein each are identified by a path identifier. A first set of cards 18, or other means, display a first type of requirement and a second set 19 the second type of requirement. Each participant has a distinctive icon, 14 to 17, and when a random number is generated the participant moves along the intermediate steps to a particular path identifier and on the basis of this selects a first or second card. A requirement is then posed to which a response is given by the members. This continues until one participant has travelled a predetermined distance along the path and then the session is terminated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282220-A (GB)
Title: Preventing relighting of oil fired burner
Inventor: LAKE GRAHAM ALBERT JOHN
IPC: F23D5/16
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: The oil fired burner comprises a body 10 defining an oil vaporising chamber 10a, an opening 13 through which ignition means can be introduced into the chamber and a closure member 18 for closing the opening. The closure member 18 is arranged to expand with increasing burner body temperature whereby the closure member will be resistant to removal from the opening until the temperature has fallen to a level at which the burner can safely be re-ignited. Preferably, the tube 11 in which the plug fits is made of steel whilst the plug itself is preferably made of PTFE. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282854-A (GB)
Title: Method and nozzle for producing thrust
Inventor: ZNAMENSKY VLADIMIR PAVLOVICH
IPC: F02K1/08
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: Gaseous products are supplied from a combustion chamber with a supercritical pressure drop, the stream being accelerated so that it outflows from a critical cross-section (Skp) nozzle defined by lips of a casing and the flat base 2 of a central body 1. The modulus of the thrust is adjusted by changing the ratio between radial and axial flows due to changes in the ratio of the effective area, S, of a braking zone, to the area, Skp of the nozzle. The direction of the thrust vector is changed (figures 6, 7) by varying the deflection of the flat surface of the outlet base 2 of the central body 1 from a position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle. The casing edges can be moved axially (and/or radially) (figures 4 to 7).   <IMAGE>