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Patent GB-2195642-A (GB)
Title: Filled cables
Inventor: LEVY ALVIN CHARLES
IPC: H01B7/285
Filed: 1987-09-07
Abstract: A material for filling voids in the waterproof cables comprises a styrene-rubber diblock copolymer, a napthenic or paraffinic oil and a polyethylene wax. The cables are suitable for aerial as well as underground use.
Patent GB-2219403-A (GB)
Title: Self-testing combustion monitor
Inventor: EGAN TERRY M
IPC: F23N5/00
Filed: 1988-04-08
Abstract: A combustion monitor has a gas sensor and a temperature sensor, and automatic self-test means arranged to supply the sensor with a test gas sample, for example of atmospheric air, and to provide an indication if the resultant output lies outside a given range. Automatic temperature-correction means corrects the sensor output in dependence upon an output of the temperature sensor. Thus, the combustion monitor automatically self-tests and checks its own accuracy before any actual measurements are taken. The sensor may be electrochemical sensing oxygen or carbon monoxide. Temperature correction may be in dependance upon the difference between the sensor temperature and its temperature when it was last calibrated. If the output is outside the given range then further measurement is inhibited either until the monitor has been recalibrated or until it has successfully passed a subsequent self-test.
Patent GB-2205653-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical sensor with solid phase electrolyte
Inventor: GOLDRING LIONEL SOLOMAN
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 1988-05-13
Abstract: An electrochemical sensor comprising an electrolyte and an analyte separated by a selectively permeable membrane characterised in that the electrolyte is an electrically conductive solid comprising a homogeneous dispersion of a polymeric matrix phase and an electrically conductive salt and substantially free of water. Preferably the polymeric matrix phase is plasticised, the plasticiser forming a continuous phase in which the conductive salt is dissolved. The sensor is used, for example, for sensing and measuring gases especially in transcutaneous measurement of blood gases.
Patent GB-2206542-A (GB)
Title: A writing implement
Inventor: MULITERNO EDUARDO SANCHEZ
IPC: B43K23/12
Filed: 1988-06-01
Abstract: A writing implement has a body (1) with a writing element (1a) and a cap (2) for removebly fitting on the body. The cap has a rib (3) projecting therefrom near the end of the cap opposite to the end for fitting on the body. A support element (4) is attached to the rib for carrying advertising or information material thereon, and a projection (5) is provided on the under-surface of the support element directed towards the cap. The rib, support element and projection act as a modified clip for retaining the implement removably in a pocket or the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207052-A (GB)
Title: Controlled release osmotic device
Inventor: STEAD JAMES ARNOLD
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 1988-07-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a controlled-release device consisting of a core comprising one or more water-soluble ingredients, at least one of these water-soluble ingredients being the ingredient which it is desired to release in a controlled manner, the abovementioned core being surrounded by a semi-permeable coating membrane in which one (or more) water-soluble particle(s) is/are dispersed, the number thereof being such as to give rise by dissolution, when the device is placed in an aqueous environment, to one or two pores extending through the coating and permitting communication between the core and the outside of the device.
Patent GB-2219171-A (GB)
Title: "Vibration sensor"
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD
IPC: G01H11/08
Filed: 1989-04-06
Abstract: A vibration sensor (20) is secured at one end to a support (10) and comprises an elongate substrate of a spring material bearing along its length a continuous layer (24) of a polymeric piezoelectric material. The substrate is non planar in shape, for example, helical or semi-helical, or L shaped, which moves about its fixed end in response to mechanical shock being imparted to the device. An electronic circuit detects a voltage output from the sensor and can be used to operate an alarm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217257-A (GB)
Title: Optical disc
Inventor: KOMORI ISAMU
IPC: G11B7/24
Filed: 1989-05-09
Abstract: An optical disc comprises a pair of substrates (1, 1'), at least one of which is provided with an information recording layer (2, 2'), adhered to each other by means of a hot melt adhesive crosslinkable by UV irradiation. Preferably the hot melt adhesive crosslinkable by UV irradiation comprises (i) a hot melt adhesive base, e.g. block thermoplastic elastomer, (ii) a saturated hydrocarbon oligomer containing at least one acryloyl group per molecule, e.g. an acrylate, for affording crosslinkability by UV irradiation, and (iii) a conventional photopolymarization initiator. The adhesive has a high heat resistance and heat stability while being applicable at a low temperature and low viscosity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231768-A (GB)
Title: Fluidised bed treatment of vegetable material
Inventor: BAKER TERENCE PAUL
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 1989-05-26
Abstract: Vegetable material eg. whole fruit, fruit pieces, cut or whole vegetables is treated with water-soluble additive such as sugar or salt using a fluidised bed of additive in particulate form. Free-flowing particulate vegetable material has a water-content of 28-80 wt.% and is coated with a water-soluble additive.
Patent GB-2222582-A (GB)
Title: Preparation and use of dispersions
Inventor: LANE EDWARD SYDNEY
IPC: B01J37/02
Filed: 1989-07-17
Abstract: A tin (IV) oxide dispersion is prepared by peptising metastannic acid with an amine peptising agent such as n-butylamine or cyclohexylamine. The dispersion may be a sol or an intermediate convertible to a sol, and may include other components such as metal oxides or their precursors, eg one or more of a high surface area alumina and transition metal oxides such as copper (II) oxide and chromium (VI) oxide The dispersion may be converted to a gel and then to a ceramic, optionally after the sol has been contacted with a substrate, for example to produce a catalyst. Further coatings may be applied to produce a catalyst comprising a mixture of tin (IV) oxide and chromium (VI) oxide on the substrate which may be effective as an oxidation catalyst and useful in the treatment of vehicle exhaust emissions.
Patent GB-2236423-A (GB)
Title: Communication of coin freed machine with central control unit
Inventor: MARCHINI BARRY ALLEN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1989-09-29
Abstract: Information is automatically relayed between a data-generating machine (2), such as a coin freed entertainment machine or a picture taking machine, and a data-monitoring machine (1) via a telephone link (3). The link is an auto-dial radiation telephone link such as a cellular telephone link. The data may be relayed at predetermined intervals and may relate to machine operations such as takings or may be immediately transmitted to signal a breakdown or unauthorised tampering with the machine. The coin freed machine may be connected directly to the telephone or via an interface or modem. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236260-A (GB)
Title: Concrete mixing vehicle
Inventor: HALE PETER
IPC: B28C9/04
Filed: 1989-09-29
Abstract: A concrete-mixing vehicle comprises a lorry chassis 10 having a driving cab 11 behind which is a first container 12 for ballast and behind that a second container 13 for cement, a water tank 22 being mounted in the first container. A relatively small concrete-mixing drum 27 having its own engine 30 is mounted on a sub-frame 26 attached to the chassis, which drum is below a conveyer 15 running below the containers 12 and 13. Gates are arranged at the bottom of the containers for controlling the supply of materials from the containers on to the conveyer 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238611-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for checking the positioning accuracy of a mobile component
Inventor: KHODABANDEHLOO KOOROSH
IPC: B25J19/02
Filed: 1989-11-22
Abstract: The apparatus is for checking the positioning accuracy of a mobile component such as a robot arm whereby the arm (2, Fig. 1) is moved to a checking position (4A). A beam emitted by the laser 16 passes through a passage 22 in a target 20 on the gripper 4 and is reflected from a reflector 26 onto a detector 18. If the arm does not precisely reach the checking position, the beam from the laser will be attenuated or fail to reach the detector. Alternatively, the laser and detector are aligned on opposite sides of the target through which a straight passage extends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239678-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine shroud assembly
Inventor: BIRCH KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 1989-12-08
Abstract: The shroud segments surrounding a stage of turbine blades are restrained against axial movement in one direction by a plurality of pins 28 which protrude radially inwards from the turbine casing 20 and locate behind dogs (40, Fig 3) which are provided on a flange 36 at preferably the upstream end of each segment. The use of pins in holes instead of internal profiled flanges or bolted flanges reduces weight, simplifies machining and reduces the number of parts required i.e. obviates nuts and bolts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239669-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: LIGHTBURN JOSEPH KEITH
IPC: F16B2/24
Filed: 1989-12-21
Abstract: A connector 10 for attachment to an elongate member 26, comprises a U-shaped element formed in one piece of resilient material and having a body portion 12 and two limbs 14, 16 shaped so that the ends 18, 20 of the limbs overlap one another. The inner edges of the limbs 14, 16 and the body portion 12 together bounding an opening for receiving such elongate member 26 and the outer edges 18, 20 of the overlapping portions of the two limbs 14, 16 being equidistant from the body portion 12. The connector 10 may be attached to the elongate member 26 by forcing apart the overlapping portions 18, 20 of the two limbs 14, 16 in a direction normal to the general plane of the connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241286-A (GB)
Title: Central heating boiler exhaust silencing
Inventor: GILBERT DENNIS HENRY
IPC: F23M20/00
Filed: 1990-02-23
Abstract: A tubular body 10 is adapted for attachment to the outlet aperture of an exhaust gas flue from the boiler and the internal walls 13, 14, 15 and 16 define a flue gas path the cross-sectional area of which alternately reduces and increases along the length of the path, to the outlet aperture 17 of the path. The outlet aperture 17 may be of a smaller cross-sectional area than the inlet aperture 11. The outlet aperture may be fitted with a cowl. The internal walls may take various forms (Figs. 2 and 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233861-A (GB)
Title: Sequence synchronisation
Inventor: FISHER DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 1990-05-02
Abstract: A first (receiver), for example, pseudo random binary sequence (PRBS) generator (6) is synchronised with a second identical PRBS generator (2) at a transmitter by adding a PRBS (u(x)) to a data stream (w(x)). The data stream includes a known value at periodic intervals. The received data is framed (5) and thus the position of the known data values determined. The received data is sampled at these positions to produce a sequence of samples (s(x)) comprising a sampled version of the transmitter PRBS. The phase of the transmitter generator (2) is determined for the samples and the phase of the receiver generator (6) adjusted to correspond. Implementations with sequence generators other than binary sequence generators are also discussed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234384-A (GB)
Title: Display systems
Inventor: BOWKER NEIL PETER
IPC: A47F8/02
Filed: 1990-07-30
Abstract: A display mount (10) for articles of clothing, particularly T-shirts, comprises a substantially flat sheet shaped generally to suit the article of clothing to be displayed and having means (18, 20) for supporting the mount in a pivotable fashion alongside similar said mounts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245669-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle parking brake
Inventor: FISK CLIVE S M
IPC: B60T7/12
Filed: 1990-09-04
Abstract: A vehicle parking brake is automatically applied when the vehicle is stationary and is released by sensors which detect motion of the drive shaft (5). The brakes are applied by a servo motor (1) when the shaft is stationary. An overriding button when the ignition is "on" allows the vehicle to free-wheel if required. The brake cannot be released when the ignition key is removed. The servo motor either tensions brake cables or in a hydraulic system operates a piston of a master cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250507-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing copper sulfate from waste copper-containing-liquid
Inventor: CHEN CHUNG CHIEH
IPC: C01G3/10
Filed: 1990-12-06
Abstract: A method for producing copper sulfate from waste copper-containing liquid including the steps of recovery of acidic and basic copper-containing liquid, and neutralization of the liquid to form crystalline copper sulfate, wherein the ratio of acidic to basic copper-containing liquid, temperature, pH value and the concentration of copper ion in the resultant solution of each step is being controlled such that the solid copper sulfate is obtained in high yield and purity and will have a larger particle size, and at the same time, the filtrate will contain copper ion in a concentration below 0.3 ppm before being expelled to the surroundings.
Patent GB-2254238-A (GB)
Title: Pitta bread manufacturing process
Inventor: REZAEI M H
IPC: A21C11/02
Filed: 1991-01-09
Abstract: The specification describes a process for the preparation of pitta bread. Access of the hollow interior is facilitated by score lines. This is done by providing scoring blades on the die cutters.
Patent GB-2243927-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic elevator
Inventor: SAKAI YOSHIO
IPC: B66B1/24
Filed: 1991-03-13
Abstract: A hydraulic elevator has a cage 5 being moved upwardly and downwardly by a hydraulic cylinder 2, and an induction motor driven hydraulic pump 13 supplying pressured hydraulic oil to the cylinder 2 through a electromagnetic change-over valve 12. The induction motor speed is controlled on the basis of a output signals of a speed instruction generating circuit 33 and start compensation instruction circuit 34 which generates a compensation signal in response to the difference between the discharge pressure oil of the hydraulic pump 13 and oil pressure in the cylinder 2 so as to prevent jerky movement of cage 5 when the discharge pressure first exceeds the cylinder pressure and valve 12 becomes conductive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257281-A (GB)
Title: An alarm system
Inventor: CHEN MICHAEL
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 1991-06-24
Abstract: An alarm system 100 suitable for use in an automobile comprises a microcomputer 1 operable to generate an alarm signal in response to alarm triggering signals. The microcomputer is connected to a power input 8 providing a supply voltage which is susceptible to intermittent noise. The system comprises noise detecting means 4 for detecting the presence of such noise in the supply voltage and deactivating means 9 operable to deactivate the microcomputer in response to the detection of supply voltage noise and to reactivate the microcomputer when the noise is no longer detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259029-A (GB)
Title: Water spray gun
Inventor: KINGSTON JONATHAN FRANCIS MARK
IPC: B05B1/16
Filed: 1991-08-29
Abstract: A water spray gun wherein the pattern of water ejected through a nozzle means at the front end of the barrel is adjustable by a control element at the rear end of the barrel. Preferably, the pattern of the ejected water is adjustable between a spray and a generally unidirectional jet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259528-A (GB)
Title: Wall ties
Inventor: HENSON TIMOTHY GEORGE
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1991-09-14
Abstract: A cavity wall tie of e.g. polypropylene, has one or more thinned portions (4, 5) in that portion arranged in the cavity, in use, to allow part of the tie to be moved out of the way during construction of the wall. The tie may have hollow fish-tail and portions (2,3) each with ribs (11, 12) extending across them, and the central portion may have drip collars (7, 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260441-A (GB)
Title: Electrical cut-out
Inventor: HARVEY HARRY
IPC: H01H9/10
Filed: 1991-09-21
Abstract: An electrical cut-out primarily for street lighting comprises a housing including a first compartment, a circuit protection device such as a fuse or circus breaker located in the first compartment, a removable cover (13) for the first compartment, and a double-pole electric switch (20) in series with the circuit protection device and movable from externally of the housing between an 'on' position and an 'off' position, removal of the cover (13) from the housing to provide access to the first compartment and to effect electrical disconnection of the circuit protection device only being possible with the switch (20) in the 'off' position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250387-A (GB)
Title: Electric lamp cap contacts.
Inventor: TIMMINS LIONEL GEORGE
IPC: H01J9/30
Filed: 1991-09-30
Abstract: The invention relates to electric lamp caps. It relates to a lamp cap of the bayonet type, closed by an insulating body (4). Two contacts (5) formed on the external surface of the body each have a first part (51) on which a wire (6) for connection of the lamp can bear and to which the wire is welded by resistance (by electrodes X, Y) and a second, projecting part (52) which is inclined and which is intended to interact with a current supply pin. Poles for passage of the connection wires in the first contact parts (51) are situated on an axis perpendicular to that which passes through the lugs (3). Application to incandescent and discharge lamp caps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249856-A (GB)
Title: Table flags
Inventor: THOMPSON JAMES ANTHONY
IPC: G09F17/00
Filed: 1991-10-15
Abstract: A table flag is produced by printing or otherwise applying to a single piece of material a required pattern, design, ornamentation or the like, folding over said piece of material about a medial line thereof so that the two halves of the material overlie one another in back-to-back relationship, and securing said two halves together so as to leave a passageway adjacent to said media line for the passage therethrough of a supporting pin. The flag may be double-sided (Figure 1) and may be composed of a lacquer-backed acetate satin material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254472-A (GB)
Title: Tone control
Inventor: ENTWISTLE ALAN
IPC: G10H3/18
Filed: 1992-01-17
Abstract: The tone of sound produced in pick-up (10) of an electric guitar (not shown) is controlled by a passive circuit comprising first and second inductors (16, 17) and first and second capacitors (15, 19), the influence of the capacitors and inductors being controlled by potential dividers (14 and 18) to permit variations in tone including the original sound of the guitar, soft and hard humbucking sounds, soft mid-ranges and high trebles.
Patent GB-2253549-A (GB)
Title: Methods of producing a video disc
Inventor: BROOKS COLIN MCGREGOR
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 1992-01-20
Abstract: A method of producing a video disc playable to display a track as viewed by a driver driving a vehicle therealong, the method comprising: using a graphics system 1 to generate a series of static frames showing views of the track from positions of travel therealong spaced at equal intervals therealong; recording the frames using a video recording system 5; and transferring the recorded frames onto a video disc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252077-A (GB)
Title: Noise attenuation panel
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT SAMUEL
IPC: G10K11/16
Filed: 1992-01-21
Abstract: A noise attenuation panel (10) for an aero engine comprises a cellular component (12) having an open-celled structure and presenting a front face for exposure to sound to be attenuated. The component has a frontal region which includes the front face and in which the cell structure provides intercommunicating cells of a predetermined first size and density effective to offer low resistance to the passage of gaseous flow across the front face and to prevent normal ingress of liquids into the component through the front face and a base region in which the cell structure provides intercommunicating cells of a predetermined second size and density effective for sound energy absorption. The frontal region is provided by a facing sheet formed from a porous permeable thermoplastics material produced by powder sintering the material and the base region is formed from an open celled plastics foam. Alternatively, the component is wholly in the form of a plastics foam or is made wholly from a porous permeable thermoplastics material produced by powder sintering the material.
Patent GB-2256752-A (GB)
Title: Electrical noise absorber.
Inventor: YAMAZAKI YASUO
IPC: H01R12/24
Filed: 1992-02-24
Abstract: An electrical noise absorber comprises an elongate magnetic body 23 attached at one or both ends to a flat cable 21 by a respective fixing member 1a, 1b. The or each fixing member comprises a through hole for passing the magnetic body 23 therethrough and a pair of parallel side walls 9. Each of the side walls 9 has a cable receiving slot 11 which may be stepped or have projections 15 formed therein for engaging the side edges of the flat cable 21. Members 19 are provided adjacent the top and bottom of the through hole for engaging the upper and lower surfaces of the magnetic body 23. The fixing members can stably support a flat cable narrower than the inner dimension of the magnetic body 23, because the through holes in the fixing members allow the fixing members to be slid along the length of the magnetic body 23 towards each other until the ends of the slots 11 engage the side edges of the cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253601-A (GB)
Title: Electrically connecting a railborne steelworks vehicle to a stationary network
Inventor: SMEJKAL HELLMUTH ING
IPC: H01R41/00
Filed: 1992-03-03
Abstract: The steelworks vehicle eg ladle car (4) is provided with an electrically operable device, eg. a ladle pivoting means, which needs to be connected to a stationary network at a station. For this purpose, the steelworks vehicle (4) is provided with a current collector (7) adapted to be connected to a contact line (9) of the stationary network, either the current collector (7) or the contact line (9) being movably supported in a plane perpendicular to the moving direction. Guide rollers (17, 23) associated with the current collector (7) cooperate with fixed guides (25, 26) to align the current collector (7) with the contact line (9), as the steelworks vehicle (4) enters the station. The invention thus avoids the need for manual connection, improving safety. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257106-A (GB)
Title: Packing electronic components into storage means
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KUNIAKI
IPC: B65B1/08
Filed: 1992-06-24
Abstract: A method of packing electronic components into a plate-like casing 100, comprises preparing the casing having a spiral passageway, an opening as a continuation of the passageway to communicate with the exterior of the casing and vents; preparing components; feeding the components by means of a vibratory feeder 200 to a vibration-free component receiver zone 400; feeding successive components, forwarded to the vibration-free zone, into the passageway through the opening of the casing by the push of subsequent components against the foremost component; and causing successive components to be moved toward an inside terminal portion of the spiral passageway, by applying vibration to the casing by means of a vibratory mechanism 300 and permitting air in the passageway to escape through the vents.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258816-A (GB)
Title: Racket
Inventor: YU CHIEN-PING
IPC: A63B49/10
Filed: 1992-07-22
Abstract: A racket includes a pair of frames (10) engageable with each other and each having a head portion (11) and a handle portion (12), recess (13) formed in each of the head portions (11) so as to form a ring-shaped space when the frames (10) are engaged with each other, a body (20) engageable in the ring-shaped space, a flange (21) extended inward from an inner periphery of the body (20) and formed integral with the body (20), and a network (30) of strings or resilient fabric having a periphery fixed to the flange (21) of the body (20) so as to form a ball striking surface. <IMAGE>