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Patent GB-2197798-A (GB)
Title: Roulette playing devices
Inventor: MANABE KATSUKI
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 1987-11-13
Abstract: The roulette playing device according to this invention includes a hitting device (36) for releasing a ball (20d) onto a circular runway which comprises a first rotatable roller (44) disposed at the upstream of an outlet, a second rotatable roller (46) opposed to the first roller and spaced therefrom by a distance smaller than the diameter of the ball, and drive means for rotating the first and the second rollers in opposite direction to each other. Such arrangement makes it easy to spin and release the ball and to control the spin of the ball. A release device for feeding a ball to the hitting device comprises blower means (101) for sending forth air to the outlet through a release passage communicated with the upstream of the outlet, and feeding means for feeding balls one by one to the release passage. Such arrangement enables the ball released on the circular runway to be accelerated thereon.
Patent GB-2212540-A (GB)
Title: A frame section, as well as accessories therefor for composing a complete frame with furniture: a frame composed of the frame section and the accessories.
Inventor: KNAAP WOLBERT REINDERS
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 1987-11-17
Abstract: A frame section by means of which a framework for receiving a glass pane can be composed, said frame section having a substantially U-shaped cross section with two substantially parallel limbs 1, 2 and with a bottom 3 and a partition 8 extending at some interspace from the bottom and connecting the limbs. Said partition, at the side facing the bottom, carries a section portion 15 extending between the limbs, longitudinally of the section. Said section portion carries a nose 17 extending at an interspace from the partition and substantially parallel thereto, by means of which nose, after removal of a part of the limb 2 of the U-section opposite the nose and of the bottom 3, a hinge Fig 3 can be fitted in the section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214368-A (GB)
Title: Overload current cut-out circuit
Inventor: KING IAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H02H3/087
Filed: 1987-12-30
Abstract: A cut-out cicuit includes main transistor 14 in the current path between power source 10 and load 12, with auxiliary transistor 18 providing base current to main transistor 14. Auxiliary transistor 18 senses the voltage across the load 12. When voltage is initially applied, bypass current flows through resistor 16 and a voltage is developed across the load 12. Auxiliary transistor 18 begins to turn on, which causes main transistor 14 also to turn on, increasing load voltage and hence the base voltage of auxiliary transistor 18. This action proceeds regeneratively until the circuit is fully on. When abnormal current attempts to flow due to load short circuits the voltage across main transistor 14 rises, since a current limiting resistor 20 is provided to limit the saturation of main transistor 14. Hence the load voltage falls, which leads to a lower voltage on the base of auxiliary transistor 18 and thus further reduction in the base current to main transistor 14. As a result, the circuit cuts out by regenerative action. When the overload is removed, the circuit can regeneratively turn itself on again, with no manual reset being required. An LED 22 indicates the cut-out state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205694-A (GB)
Title: Mounting telephone jack sockets
Inventor: GARTHWAITE JAY
IPC: H01R13/595
Filed: 1988-02-05
Abstract: Individual jack sockets 132 are snapfitted into a removable body, which can be fitted into housing 12, and wires leading from them are laced clrcuitously about tabs 228, 236 before being received in terminals protruding through inserts 136. Conductors at cable 20 are similarly laced, and are received in terminals integral with those receiving corresponding wires from the jack sockets. When a connection fails, wire is unwound from the tabs, and a new connection is made. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215167-A (GB)
Title: Generating apparatus fora fractal curve especially for video scanning
Inventor: CHAMBERS JOHN PHILIP
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 1988-02-09
Abstract: A fractal curve, for example a Peano or Hilbert curve, of a given order may be partitioned into lower order curves, each of which is selected from a set of two or more curve types differing only by transposition and/or complementing of their coordinate values. The operations to be performed on the coordinate values can be specified in dependence on the coordinate values of the higher order curve. Input bit pairs X0, Y0 to X7, Y7 are generated by a chain of cascaded 2 - bit Gray code counters 14a to 14f. Each counter steps through the basic sequence of the Peano scan and the carry out 25 of each forms the carry in 27 of the next successive counter. Seven circuits 8a to 8g have controlled and controlling portions 26a to 26g and 24a to 24g respectively. The controlled inputs of a given stage are the outputs of the previous stage and the controlling inputs for that stage are taken directly from a stage of the cascaded counter. The controlling inputs control the transposition and complementing operations to be performed on the controlled inputs of that stage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205463-A (GB)
Title: Avoiding collision between cranes
Inventor: YOSHIDA YUTAKA
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 1988-03-15
Abstract: A system for avoiding collision between two mobile objects which run substantially on a single running path for example cranes running on a track measures the distance between the mobile objects. The respective brake stopping distances of the objects are estimated on the basis of their running speeds and alarm signals for stopping the mobile objects are given to the mobile objects when the sum of the respective braking stopping distances of the two objects is greater than the distance between the objects. The space between the objects may be measured, for example, by triangulation or cw ranging using light. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216252-A (GB)
Title: Gas fires
Inventor: BEDSON DEREK FRANCIS
IPC: F24C15/00
Filed: 1988-03-30
Abstract: A solid fuel effect gas fire comprises a bed (1) of simulated solid fuel elements with a reflective surface (5) extending generally upwardly at the rear of the bed, the reflective surface (5) reflecting the flames and enhancing the visual effect of the fire. In order that the combustion products and heat do not affect the reflective surface a planar ceramic glass sheet (11) is sealingly located in front of the reflective surface (5) and is readily cleanable to maintain the original visual effect throughout the life of the fire. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203586-A (GB)
Title: Decorative display
Inventor: QUIRK ROGER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 1988-04-08
Abstract: A display comprises a display panel 10 consisting of a matrix of independently controlled electronic display screens 14, e.g. TV screens, and mounted for rotation about mutually orthogonal axes. The panel 10 may be rotated about a horizontal axis by motors 22 provided on lazy tongues 16. The panel may be rotated about a central vertical axis to position it in any desired attitude by a motor (not shown) rotating a gantry 18. The panel may be raised or lowered by a hoist 20. The screens of the panel may display repeated images or a mosaic of a larger image in response to signals from broadcast TV, video recorder, a video camera or a computer. Lights and loudspeakers may additionally be positioned around the panel. The display may be used for disco lighting, in night clubs or other places of entertainment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212967-A (GB)
Title: Head mounting in tape recorders
Inventor: ARATA TADAO
IPC: G11B5/56
Filed: 1988-04-18
Abstract: A tendency for an azimuth adjusting 31 to be shocked away from the vertical by the impact of a head mounting plate 21, 21a, 21b, against a chassis stop when propelled towards tape contact by a spring 37, is prevented by a turned up lug 32 engaging the front edge of the head mounting bracket 24 adjacent the adjusting screw. The fixed end of the bracket 24 is attached to a lug (25) turned over from the end flange 21b of the mounting plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205919-A (GB)
Title: Driving system for an image forming apparatus
Inventor: OHNO YUKIHIRO
IPC: G03G21/00
Filed: 1988-05-27
Abstract: A driving system for use with an electrophotographic copier, facsimile apparatus or like image forming apparatus includes a drive motor (48) and a transmission mechanism (62) for transmitting the output torque of the drive motor. The transmission mechanism is made up of an output gear (54) which is mounted on the output shaft (52) of the motor (48), a driven gear (56) rotatably mounted on a shaft (58) which is fixed to a frame (44) of the apparatus, and an intermediate gear (66) which is rotatably mounted on an intermediate shaft (64) and held in mesh with the output gear (54) and driven gear (56). The intermediate shaft (64) is rigidly connected to either one of the frame (44) and a housing (48a) of the motor at one end and is received in and supported by a positioning hole (44a) which is formed in the other of the frame and housing at the other end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207422-A (GB)
Title: Air jet separation device
Inventor: KOUDIS STEFAN
IPC: B65H3/12
Filed: 1988-06-09
Abstract: The top-most ply 21 of a stack 22 of fabric sheets is separated by a generally planar head (12) having a number of openings (16) through which suction can be applied. An air jet nozzle 34 directs a stream of air over the top-most ply (21) to cause the latter to vibrate. Suction is then applied through the openings (16) to grip the ply, following which the air-stream may be removed. The plate (12) may then be raised to remove the ply (21) from the stack, e.g. by arms 30, 32. An aerofoil device 38, Fig. 2 may be used to cause a difference in pressure. Optical sensor 36 may determine when suction is to be switched off, but over-ridden by pressure-sensing device in one of tubes 17 in case of a double feed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220862-A (GB)
Title: Cue for striking a dense ball
Inventor: POOLE GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: A63D15/08
Filed: 1988-07-19
Abstract: A telescopic cue for striking a snooker or billiard ball comprises an elongate handle, an elongate striker, and elongate coupling portions telescopically coupled together for extension or retraction to any desired position to suit the cue length requirement of a player. The cue 10 comprises a first elongate portion 11 slidable within a hollow second elongate portion 12. A clutch 13 is mounted on the first portion 11 and is arranged within the hollow second portion 12. The clutch 13 comprises an externally threaded actuator (14, Fig 2) which is rotatable with the first portion 11 but is axially movable relative thereto, a sleeve (19, Fig 2) which is slidably mounted on the first portion 11 and which is held captive against axial displacement relative to the second portion 12 and which is radially inwardly deformable so as to exert a clamping action on the first portion 11 in order to restrain relative axial movement of the first and second portions, and an operator element in the form of a collar (22) which is engagable with sleeve (19) in order to inwardly deform it upon axial clamping movement of the actuator (14) and is disengagable from the sleeve upon axial release movement of the actuator (14). The actuator (14) is keyed for axial movement on the striker (first elongate portion) and after the telescopic position has been chosen the handle (second elongate portion) is rotated so that its internal screwthread 18 pushes the actuator to cause a conical face of the collar (22) to radially clamp the sleeve (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223741-A (GB)
Title: Pack for tablets
Inventor: MORGAN STEPHEN
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 1988-08-17
Abstract: A tablet pack for dispensing to patients who have to take dosages of tablet (numbers per day) which vary from one patient to another has a matrix of tablet receptacles on a carrier and the pack is marked with at least a first marking (16) to divide the receptacles into daily dosage groups at a first daily dosage (e.g. 3 tablets per day) and a second marking (17) indicative of e.g. groups of 4 tablets per day. In this way, tablets can be dispensed in a single pack both to patients who take (for example) 3 tablets per day and those who take 4 tablets per day. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223394-A (GB)
Title: Sports shoe
Inventor: PEEL SIMON JOHN
IPC: A43B13/26
Filed: 1988-08-27
Abstract: A sports shoe, in particular a cricket, golf or athletes' shoe, has an array of fixed pimple studs 4, and a number of stud-securement sites 6. It is provided with a set of removable spike studs 14, intended to penetrate the ground to a substantial depth, and a plurality of removable pimple studs, similar to the fixed pimple studs 4. Thus, the user may secure removable pimple studs in all the stud-securement sites, to provide the sole with pimple studs exclusively. Alternatively, he may introduce spike studs into the stud securement sites, or a mixture of spike studs and pimple studs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208585-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette making machine
Inventor: LABBE FRANCIS AUGUSTE MAURICE
IPC: A24C5/18
Filed: 1988-10-03
Abstract: In a cigarette making machine comprising a channel for pneumatically conveying a carpet of tobacco to a conveyor 200 to form a cigarette filter stream 209, the channel extends around a cylindrical surface 206 having an axis inclined to the centre line of the first part 202 of the channel conveying the tobacco towards the cylindrical surface and a second part 204 of the channel conveying the tobacco from the cylindrical surface to the conveyor has its centre line inclined to the axis of the cylindrical surface and at an angle to the centre line of the first part 202 of the channel. As shown the apparatus can incorporate the first and second air-withdrawal louvres that are features of the invention of the parent application 2 179 840. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226222-A (GB)
Title: Fish attractor capsule for angling
Inventor: DIEDRICH CLIVE ROBERT
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 1988-11-12
Abstract: A bait for attracting fish to the swim comprises a capsule which will dissolve in water and contains a substance attractive to fish in liquid or powdered form. The capsule is attached to a line by rubber bands.
Patent GB-2212481-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing curl from sheets of paper
Inventor: COOMBS PETER M
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1988-11-15
Abstract: Apparatus disposed in the path of paper sheets leaving a printing unit or processor such as an office copier or non-impact printer has an arcuate concave guide 15 and a roll 19 spaced from the guide to form a sheet path which is curved or arched oppositely to the direction in which the sheet is curled in the processor. As described, the space between the guide and the roller is greater than the thickness of the paper and the paper is bent in the direction opposite to its curl as it passes through the arched space, while the beam strength of the paper and the change in direction of the paper maintain adequate drive friction on the sheet. A selector may isolate the de-curler when it is not needed. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2213596-A (GB)
Title: Disposable humidity sensor
Inventor: DADACHANJI FALI MINOCHER
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 1988-12-30
Abstract: A disposable humidity sensor, for sensing the dampness or humidity of a wall or floor in a building, comprises a patch of flexible impervious film (A) having, on one side thereof a piece of moisture absorbent material (C) having a known moisture content/electrical conductivity relation, the patch having, around a border region thereof of said one side, an adhesive to secure it to the body of which the dampness is to be measured. After the patch has remained in place for a period sufficient to allow said piece of moisture absorbent material to reach humidity equilibrium with said body, the electrical conductance of said piece of moisture-absorbent materal is measured so that the dampness or humidity of the body under test determined. The electrical conductance of the material (C) may be measured by inserting through the impervious film (A), and into the piece of material (C), a pair of electrodes (H), at a predetermined spacing from one another, and measuring the electrical resistance between said electrodes. Alternatively the patch may itself provide an electrode assembly (B) connected with terminals (D) engageable by probes of an appropriately calibrated electrical measuring instrument. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232817-A (GB)
Title: Switch guard
Inventor: FURNESS GRAHAM
IPC: H01H3/20
Filed: 1989-06-10
Abstract: A guard (4) for a toggle switch operating lever (3) envelopes the lever (3) and prevents inadvertent operation thereof whilst permitting access to the lever for deliberate operation. The guard (4) may be comprised by a resilient metal or plastics element in a generally n-shaped cross-section. Portions (11) and (15) of the element provide a covering envelope whereas the remaining portion serves for mounting purposes. When the lever 3 is moved to the operating position (indicated dotted lines) it is latched e.g. in an aperture in portion (11) following deflection of the portions (11) and (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233314-A (GB)
Title: Carrier for an integrated circuit package
Inventor: CHEW HWEE SENG
IPC: H01L21/673
Filed: 1989-06-21
Abstract: A carrier for an integrated circuit package comprises an integral moulding of resilient plastics material and comprising end portions (4) formed on one surface with ribs (7) defining channels (8) for package leads, and interconnected by side wall portions (5) to define a window (9). The package is located on the carrier overlying the window by resiliently bending the carrier so that undercut grippers (11) are moved apart to allow the package to pass between them, whereafter the package is gripped when the carrier readopts its normal configuration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to picture cards
Inventor: MICKLEWRIGHT ASHLEY JAMES
IPC: G09B3/04
Filed: 1989-09-15
Abstract: A plurality of packs (10) of picture cards, the packs being in respect of a range of different general subject matters, and the picture cards for each separate pack being in respect of the same general subject matter while each picture card is in respect of a different specific subject matter, all the picture cards of all the packs having a picture/photograph of its particular specific subject matter on one side and a short written description of its particular specific subject matter on the other side. Boxes (30 and 75) for transporting and storing the packs (10), which boxes can be converted into display boxes, and a display poster (86) for picture cards (88) are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2226341-A (GB)
Title: Stabilising hydrogen peroxide bleach
Inventor: JONES TREVOR ERIC
IPC: D06L3/02
Filed: 1989-11-13
Abstract: The brightness of hydrogen peroxide bleached cellulosic material e.g. mechanical wood pulp or fabrics may be increased if the cellulosic material is contacted with both phosphoric acid, or a salt thereof, and an amino phosphonic acid or a salt thereof.
Patent GB-2225809-A (GB)
Title: Valve nozzle construction
Inventor: REITER FERDINAND
IPC: F02M51/08
Filed: 1989-12-01
Abstract: Downstream of the valve seat 3 the nozzle body 2 has a receiving bore 4 containing a pot-shaped insert member 5, a base portion 6 of which is provided with fuel injection channels 7 opening into a preparatory bore 9 defined by a cylindrical wall portion 18 of the insert member. The base portion 6 includes a depression 10 arranged so that a space 13 is formed between the movable valve element 1 and the base portion. 
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Patent GB-2240080-A (GB)
Title: Overload safety device for hydraulic winch of crane, preferably offshore crane
Inventor: HERZOG CHRISTIAN
IPC: B66D1/58
Filed: 1990-01-12
Abstract: Winch (2) is provided with means for preventing an overload comprising a relief valve (23), which in response to an overturning load in excess of a permissible value connects a hydraulic accumulator (16) to a hydraulic cylinder (4) for lifting the brake (3) of the hoisting mechanism and to the suction side (8) of the hydraulic motor (1) of the hoisting mechanism for a compensation of oil leakage so that the hoisting rope can be unwound from the hoisting drum (2). Characterisingly a second hydraulic motor (30) is provided, which is coupled to a hydraulic pump (31). Valves (24, 29) are provided, which are actuated by the hydraulic accumulator (16) and adapted to connect said hydraulic motor (30) to the pressure side of the hydraulic motor (1) of the hoisting mechanism, which latter hydraulic motor (1) operates as a pump during safety operation to feed motor 30 to cause pump 31 to feed oil to the circuit of the safety system even when accumulator 16 is empty. Said valves (24, 29) are also adapted to connect said hydraulic pump (31) to the hydraulic cylinder (4) for lifting the brake (3) and to the suction side (8) of the hydraulic motor (1) of the hoisting mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241464-A (GB)
Title: Moulding rackets
Inventor: JORDAN STEVEN ANDREW
IPC: A63B49/10
Filed: 1990-03-01
Abstract: A racket frame is manufactured using a mould 28 having a mould cavity 29 defining the required frame, the cavity extending along a first handle forming portion 15 around a head forming portion 13 and along a second handle forming portion 16 extending alongside the first handle forming portion 15. Plastics material and fluid (gas or liquid) are injected into the handle forming portion 15 to fill the handle forming portion 15, the head forming portion 13 and the second handle forming portion 16 with plastics material having a fluid filled core, to form a plastics moulded frame. The head may include a separately moulded or an integrally moulded throat member to complete the perimeter of the head. The fluid may be injected simultaneously with the plastics material or sequentially thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243187-A (GB)
Title: Sound attenuator
Inventor: CUMMINGS ALAN
IPC: G10K11/172
Filed: 1990-03-22
Abstract: One or more sides of a duct 1 comprise a layer 17, 18 of porous sound absorbent material on a thin metal plate 15, 16 which resonates at one frequency or at different frequencies along its length by tapering (Fig. 7). The plate may define a cavity 13, 14 containing air or sound absorbent material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236297-A (GB)
Title: Labels and manufacture thereof
Inventor: INSTANCE DAVID JOHN
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 1990-05-01
Abstract: A method of producing a succession of self-adhesive labels on a length of release material comprises the steps of:-   (a) applying a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive (48) to a surface of a length of release material (2); (b) applying a succession of individual folded sheets (10) to the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive so as to adhere the folded sheets to the release material, each folded sheet having an upper panel and a lower panel; (c) applying to the succession of folded sheets on the release material a web of a self-adhesive laminar material (14) whereby the laminar material is adhered by the self-adhesive surface thereof over the succession of folded sheets; (d) cutting through the laminar material, the folded sheets and the pressure-sensitive adhesive as far as the release material thereby to form the self-adhesive labels the cutting step being carried out whereby the upper panel of the folded sheet with the laminar material adhered thereto can be pulled away from the lower panel thereby to open the label; and (e) removing from the release material waste portions of the laminar material, of the folded sheets and of the pressure-sensitive adhesive which surround the self-adhesive labels. The invention also relates to self-adhesive labels.   <IMAGE>