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Patent GB-2269667-A (GB)
Title: Refractometer
Inventor: GODAT ROLF
IPC: G01N21/41
Filed: 1993-07-19
Abstract: A transmitted light refractometer, in which an aperture slit (3) is imaged by way of an optical cell (7) containing the specimen onto a diode line (11). The optical cell (7) itself is disposed in the tele-centric beam path (6). The exit window (9) of the optical cell (7) comprises a plurality of regions, in which the inner surfaces (9b, 9c, 9d) are inclined differently with respect to the inner surface of the entry window (8). Consequently, a plurality of slit images are produced on the diode line (11), the relative spacing of which is independent of any possible maladjustment of the condenser (4) and lens (10). One embodiment facilitates the simultaneous measuring of the refractive index and the absorption of the specimen. A further embodiment has an interchangeable exit window. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272971-A (GB)
Title: Examination of milking animals
Inventor: BULL CHRISTINE ROBERTA
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1993-11-22
Abstract: An animal (MA) presenting for milking is examined (C1, C2) with an optical sensing device responsive to a characteristic significant in the acceptability of the animal for milking, the response of the sensing device is assessed to determine the acceptability of the animal and the continuance of the presentation of the animal is controlled in dependence on said determination. Full-colour images obtained by two cameras (C1, C2) may be analyzed and compared with reference images to detect soiling of the udder and to produce an accept/reject signal used to control an automatic milking system and produce an indication (IN). Alternatively, an optical sensor may be scanned around the teats, optical fibre light guides may be employed, and examination without full detail images may be possible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284945-A (GB)
Title: Tools for cutting and stripping cables
Inventor: BIEGANSKI ZDZISLAW
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1993-12-15
Abstract: A cable stripping tool, Figure 1, has a cruciform slot in one jaw 14 to receive a cable in either of two positions, and a circular saw-like cutter 34 is angularly fixed in position but spring (18, Figure 2) urged for movement towards the jaw so as to cut into the sheath of the cable irrespective of the extent of separation of jaw and cutter necessary to accommodate the cable diameter. When the cutter 34 becomes blunt the screw clamp 32 is released and the cutter rotated. The cutter may be moved laterally on its stem (30 figure 3) so as to cut to different depths into the cable insulation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286067-A (GB)
Title: A processor system
Inventor: PARDO ILAN
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: A processor system for processing a plurality of tasks comprises a set of execution resources and a control arrangement (6, 7) for switching the processor system between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. In the first mode of operation, the control arrangement (6, 7) assigns the set of execution resources to one of the plurality of tasks, in the second mode of operation, the control arrangement (6, 7) assigns a first subset of the execution resources to a first task, which may be the same task as that processed in the first mode, and a second different subset to a second task, which may be an interrupt task, whereby the processor system simultaneously processes the first and second tasks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286042-A (GB)
Title: Wide angle passive infra-red intruder detector
Inventor: GRANT JOHN THOMAS
IPC: G08B13/193
Filed: 1994-01-27
Abstract: A passive infra-red detection apparatus is described, which comprises an infra-red sensor array (16) mounted in a housing (10), and a focusing reflector system (20, 22) and focusing refractor (14) which focus infra-red radiation from different distance ranges onto the sensor array (16). The sensor array (16) comprises at least three sensing elements or groups of elements (16A, 16B, 16C) spaced apart transversely with respect to the lens axis of the focusing refractor (14). Thus in combination with a multiple reflector (20, 22) having at least three reflector surfaces and/or a multiple focusing refractor (14), the sensor array receives several different views spaced apart transversely thereby providing a wider viewing angle than the prior art construction. Thus, the present detector is more suited to use with a closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279213-A (GB)
Title: Demodulator for multi-carrier signals
Inventor: KOBAYASHI KENZO
IPC: H04J1/00
Filed: 1994-01-31
Abstract: A demodulator 10, for demodulating multi-carrier modulation signals, includes a general detection unit 21, employing a common local frequency signal Lc to detect the multi-carrier modulation signal Sm commonly for all channels, and N synchronous detection units 22 for performing synchronous detection by means of respective reference signals  omega , having frequencies equal to the differences between the frequencies of the carriers of the multi-carrier modulation signal, on the one hand, and the frequency of the common local frequency signal, on the other hand, so as to reproduce the original data. The hardware of such a demodulator can be made conveniently small in size since it is no longer necessary to employ a demodulator for each signal frequency as in the prior art [fig. 2]. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275320-A (GB)
Title: Controlling damping force characteristic of vehicle shock absorber
Inventor: SASAKI MITSUO
IPC: B60G17/08
Filed: 1994-02-22
Abstract: A system, for controlling the damping characteristics of a shock absorber having means for varying flow of fluid through its piston (details disclosed - figs. 3, 4, 7(A) to 9(C)), comprises means for sensing the velocity of a sprung mass such as a vehicle body and means for sensing the relative velocity between the sprung mass and an unstrung mass (such as a wheel). When direction determining signs of both the sprung mass velocity (V) and the relative velocity (Sv) between sprung mass and unsprung mass are the same, variable control of the damping characteristic C is carried out at either the extension stroke side of the piston (V positive and Sv positive) or the contraction stroke side of the piston (V negative and Sv negative) according to C =  alpha .V/Sv, and when the direction determining signs of both the sprung mass velocity (V) and the relative velocity (Sv) are mutually different, variable control of the damping characteristic C is carried out at either the extension stroke side (V positive and Sv negative) of contraction stroke side negative and Sv positive) according to C = ( alpha .V. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287979-A (GB)
Title: Espagnolette fasteners
Inventor: BUCKLEY JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E05C9/18
Filed: 1994-03-29
Abstract: In order to accommodate an espagnolette mechanism within a moving frame member 14 of an outwardly-pivoted window or door where a fixed frame member 12 overlaps a large part of the closed frame member 14, the operating handle shaft 34 is offset from the reciprocating bolts 18, 19 towards the frame centre. The bolts 18, 19 are coupled by a rotatable toothed wheel 23, and the shaft 34 carries a toothed sector 32 engaging apertures 25 in the inner end of the bolt 19. The bolts 18, 19 comprise flat strips provided with lugs 26 for engaging keepers 27 on the frame member 12, and elements 28 for engaging in keepers 30 on the frame side members 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279410-A (GB)
Title: Indoor unit of a ventilation system,ventilator and air conditioner
Inventor: TOYODA AKINORI
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 1992-09-25
Abstract: A ventilator for an air conditioner has an impeller shaft 23, a main plate 26 on the shaft, and a hollow cone-shaped air permeable porous structure 16 for forming an air chamber 21 with the main plate. This reduces noise in operation. Other porous structure arrangements are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291039-A (GB)
Title: Trackable mailing pouch
Inventor: DARLING FRAZER
IPC: B65D27/00
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: A mailing trackable pouch has a sealable pocket (14) for containing a package to be delivered and a plurality of tear-off strips (26) that are individually detachable from the pouch while the pocket (14) remains sealed. The tear-off strips carry code markings to identify the pouch and one is retained by each handler responsible for the pouch while it is in transit. The strips (26) may be disposed on the closure flap (16) beyond the layer of adhesive (18) for sealing the pouch. One or more of the strips (26) may be provided with a layer of adhesive to enable the strip to be stuck to a page of a book. A layer of ink may be applied to aid writing on the strip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280456-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcing beam
Inventor: BARTLETT ANTHONY GEORGE
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 1994-07-28
Abstract: A reinforcing beam for a vehicle side panel or for a roll-over bar comprises a hollow extrusion of a light metal alloy having an outer envelope that is generally quadrilateral in cross-sectional shape with a pair of opposed walls (5, 6) joined by a pair of side walls (7, 8) and at least one internal web (9) joining the opposed walls of which (5) constitutes a compression wall and (6) constitutes a tensile wall. The minimum thickness of the compression wall (5) is not less than the minimum thickness of the tensile wall (6), the minimum thickness of the side walls (7, 8) is less than the minimum thickness of the tensile wall (6) and the or each web (9) has a minimum thickness less than the minimum thickness of the compression wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293285-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connectors
Inventor: WHITE KEITH
IPC: H01R13/703
Filed: 1994-09-16
Abstract: An electrical plug and socket connector, for coupling a pair of power supply conductors to a pair of current feeder lead conductors for a cryogenic electromagnet winding, comprises two mutually engageable parts 1, 2, one part 2 having two terminals 9, 10 for receiving the current feeder lead conductors and the other part 1 having two terminals 7, 8 for receiving the power supply conductors and a shorting link 15 which is constrained to move so that is short circuits the terminals 9, 10 as the parts 1, 2 are mutually disengaged but is separated from the terminals 9, 10 upon engagement of the parts. The link 15 may be mounted on a tubular slider 18 having dog-legged slots in which pins 25 of an actuator sleeve 21 engage, the sleeve being rotatable to interlock movement of the link with engagement/disengagement of the parts 1, 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295531-A (GB)
Title: Stencil for foodstuffs
Inventor: SONG LING
IPC: B41C1/14
Filed: 1994-11-29
Abstract: Various stencils are disclosed for producing a design on foodstuffs eg pizza bases. The stencils are produced by means of carving with a knife or by means of generating a series of holes on a printer and then cutting out areas outlined by the holes (figs 17 and 18). The foodstuff is coloured with edible colourant applied by means of a brush or a spray. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295538-A (GB)
Title: Support apparatus,eg a chair bed
Inventor: SANDERS MARK ANDREW
IPC: A61G13/00
Filed: 1994-12-01
Abstract: The support apparatus (1), supports a patient at an adjustable position. A handle (5) is provided by which an operator may apply an adjusting force to back rest (2). A locking mechanism (12) retains the back rest at a required position. A release mechanism is also provided to release the locking mechanism (12) to allow adjustment. This release mechanism comprises a cable (19), a portion of which extends in proximity to part of the handle (5) so that in use the operator may clasp the cable (19) to the handle (5) thereby to pull the cable (19) and activate the release mechanism before adjustment of the back rest.
Patent GB-2285346-A (GB)
Title: Surface mount connector
Inventor: FAN LEONG SEE
IPC: H05K1/00
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: A surface mount connector 50 comprises a housing 60, contacts 70 and an arranging beam 80. The housing 60 is mounted on a circuit board, and the arranging beam 80 is inserted in guiding grooves 67 in mounting legs 66 located at opposite ends of the connector, body 61. When the arranging beam 80 is inserted in place, it provides a surface 82 over the solder tails 72 and 74 which aligns them between said surface 82 and said circuit board. It is also preferable that the beam press the solder tails on to the solder pads of the circuit board. The connector 50 may include multiple rows of contacts, positioning posts and mounting flanges. The surface 82 of the arranging beam 80 may have slots of a depth less than the thickness of the solder tails 72 and 74. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286355-A (GB)
Title: Wire-traction mechanism for elecroerosion machines
Inventor: ONANDIA ALBIZURI JOSE MARIA
IPC: B23H7/10
Filed: 1995-02-01
Abstract: In electroerosion machines, the main wire-traction device is located in a lower head (4) arranged under the immediate area of the workpiece (5) and consists of a traction wheel (7), a first free wheel (81) and a second free wheel (82), each joined to a pivoting arm (131, 132), which arms are arranged 90 DEG apart with respect to the traction wheel (7), the first and second free wheels being pressed against the traction wheel under the effect of a first and a second spring (151, 152). Preferably the pressure on the second free wheel (82) is greater than on the first. A guide chute (16) is provided between the free wheels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286995-A (GB)
Title: Printing plate location
Inventor: HULSE DAVID KENNETH
IPC: B41F17/00
Filed: 1995-03-02
Abstract: To facilitate locating a printing plate 5A, 5B on a transfer printing machine, at least two light sources 18A, 18B, 19A, 19B are located in predetermined positions above the plate so as to direct light beams downwardly on to portions of the plate and at least two markings are provided on the plate for alignment with the respective light beams whereby precise lateral and longitudinal positioning of the plate on the machine may be repeatedly attained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287412-A (GB)
Title: Golf training device
Inventor: SLATTERY WILLIAM
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1995-03-08
Abstract: Apparatus for use in relation to coaching and demonstrating the game of golf has a club (3) pivotably mounted on a frame (1) by a mounting means (5). The frame (1) includes a tray which may be controllably inclined to model an uphill or downhill lie. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299923-A (GB)
Title: Lawn mower blade mount
Inventor: GOBIN BARRY
IPC: A01D34/73
Filed: 1995-04-20
Abstract: A blade mounting apparatus for a lawn mower includes a rotatable support member (1) for supporting a cutter member (5) for rotation therewith. The support member (1) has an external peripheral wall and at least one access chamber (3) disposed inwardly of the peripheral wall. A passage (4) extends from the access chamber (3) to open into the peripheral wall. The cutter member (5) includes a retaining head (7) and a blade portion (6) which is adapted to be inserted via the access chamber (3) and the passage (4) to project outwardly from the opening. The head (7) serves to locate the cutter member (5) within the access chamber (3).
Patent GB-2289732-A (GB)
Title: Method for increasing the drive torque of a vehicle
Inventor: FISCHLE GERHARD
IPC: B60T8/1755
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: A method for increasing the drive torque of a vehicle, in which (a) wheel speeds are measured - step 1, (b) a reference velocity is determined from the wheel speeds - step 2, (c) the wheel speeds are corrected in dependence on wheel calibration and a cornering correction - steps 3 and 4, (d) the difference between the corrected speeds of the wheels on a driven rear axle having a differential is determined - step 5, and (e) the higher speed driven wheel is braked only when the speed difference exceeds a threshold value - step 6, the corrected driven wheel speeds are larger than a value corresponding to the reference velocity - step 7, the reference velocity is smaller than a threshold step 8, and the engine or rear axle speed exceeds a minimum value - step 9. The speed difference is substantially based on the difference in adhesion on the two sides of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293262-A (GB)
Title: Four operator sound synthesis
Inventor: PEERS ROI N JR
IPC: G10H5/02
Filed: 1995-09-01
Abstract: A four-operator sound synthesis integrated circuit comprises a first through a fourth sound synthesis operator 14 - 20, a first programmable multiplier 28 connecting the output of the first operator 14 to the input of the second operator 16, a second programmable multiplier 30 connecting the output of the second operator to the input of the third operator 18, a third programmable multiplier 32 connecting the output of the third operator to the input of the fourth operator 20, a fourth programmable multiplier 34 connecting the output of the first operator a first input of a four-input adder 24, a fifth programmable multiplier 36 connecting the output of the second operator a second input of the four-input adder, a sixth programmable multiplier 38 connecting the output of the third operator a third input of the four-input adder, and a seventh programmable 40 multiplier connecting the output of the fourth operator a fourth input of the four-input adder. The product of the combination is taken from the output of the four-input adder. Each programmable multiplier can be programmed to multiply from zero to one, e.g., zero, one-half, and one. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293589-A (GB)
Title: Fish produce identification tag
Inventor: MCLAREN MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: A01K61/90
Filed: 1995-09-27
Abstract: A tag (1) for marking whole fish with both constant and variable information comprises first and second arms (2, 4 respectively), each arm having a respective first end at which the arms are joined together and a respective second end at which the arms are separated by an opening (10) and in which a prong (12) depending form one of the arms projects from a position spaced from the perimeter of that arm towards the other arm and towards the first end. The tag (1) may be made of a plastics material by a moulding process, its arms (2, 4) being joined resiliently at 7, each arm having several prongs (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294041-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting ceramics
Inventor: SHAW DAVID L
IPC: C04B35/547
Filed: 1995-08-28
Abstract: In a method of conducting electricity utilizing current carriers, electricity is conducted utilizing a ceramic material having a lattice structure, with no observable energy interchange occurring between the current carriers and the lattice and the flow of current generating no observable voltage gradient, the method being practised at a temperature above about 193 degrees K and at a pressure of less than about 150,000 atmospheres. The ceramic materials used comprise 1-2-3 compositions containing i) V, La and/or T1, ii) Ba and/or Ca and iii) Ag, Cu, Au, Rb, Cs and/or K with the fourth constituent being sulphur, selenium or tellurium and not oxygen. They are obtained by treatment of the 1-2-3 oxide with an oxide of sulphur, selenium or tellurium.
Patent GB-2307114-A (GB)
Title: Cable clamp
Inventor: GASCOIGNE BILL
IPC: H01R13/595
Filed: 1995-11-09
Abstract: A cable clamp for an electrical device such as a connector comprises jaws 44, 46 movable with respect to one another, actuating means 64 for urging the jaws together to grip a cable, and a pivot 58, 60 connecting the jaws. The actuating means comprises a screw connecting both jaws whose longitudinal axis is offset from and substantially orthogonal to the pivot axis of the pivot. The pivot axis is substantially parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the cable.
Patent GB-2307643-A (GB)
Title: Pre-fillable disposable syringe
Inventor: KATZ RICHARD ANTHONY ERIC
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 1995-12-02
Abstract: The syringe comprises a cartridge 1 for injectable liquid which is closed at one end by a plunger 2 and at the other end by a penetrable seal 13, a rod 3 connected to the plunger for pushing it into the cartridge and a needle hub 4 which fits tightly over the head 11 of the cartridge, finger grips 46 being fixed to and outwardly extending from the needle hub.The needle 6 may be protected by a shroud 5 or, alternatively, the plunger rod may be used to shroud the needle after use of the syringe by virtue of a bore 27 formed in such rod.If the rod is not used as a shroud, a handle ring 26 thereof can be snapped off to make removal of such rod for re-use very difficult.
Patent GB-2296599-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a magnetic head to avoid misalignment of the magnetic gap
Inventor: SANPEI HIROSHI
IPC: G11B5/23
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A method of producing a magnetic head in which metal magnetic films 2L, 2R are formed on abutting faces of a pair of U-like core blocks 1L, 1R, respectively, the core blocks in a butting state are bonded to each other by means of bonding glasses 3, and a gap portion 1c is formed in a tape sliding face 1b of a tape sliding portion 1a which is protruded by forming step grooves comprises the steps of: bonding a pair of core base members 1A and 1B in a state where the core base members are bonded together by means of bonding glass, metal magnetic films are formed on abutting faces of the core base members; forming a number of track forming grooves (Fig. 4, 6L, 6R) of a fixed pitch by cutting a face corresponding to the tape sliding face, thereby forming the gap portions, each of the track forming grooves elongating from an outer side face of respective one of the core base members to the gap portion; charging filling glasses into the track forming grooves; forming a plurality of step grooves (Fig. 6, 7) of a fixed pitch in surfaces of the core base members corresponding to the gap portion, thereby projecting the tape sliding portion, the step grooves elongating in the butting direction; and slicing the core base members at positions corresponding to the step groove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-953819-A (GB)
Abstract: 953,819. Moulding-machines. PNEULIC Ltd. Feb. 13, 1963, [Feb. 2, 1962], No.4013/62. Heading B3F. In a squeeze head comprising a number of squeeze felt 11, these are mounted on the ends of piston rods 14, 17, the corresponding cylinders 13, 16, being offset, one from another in an axial direction so that the axially projected areas of their pistons overlap and the sum of these areas is greater than the sum of the axially projected areas of the head. After squeezing by the feet 11, a secondary squeeze may be applied by raising the patten plate 25 on piston rod 26, or by lowering the squeeze head, the pressure fluid in the cylinders 13, 16 being either allowed to flow to exhaust or trapped in the cylinders.
Patent GB-2296681-A (GB)
Title: A novelty greetings card with edible sheet
Inventor: SMITH CELIA
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: A novelty greetings card comprises an edible sheet 2 eg of rice paper, which is shaped as a speech bubble and marked with an edible dye to provide an edible written message. The edible sheet is sealed in a transparent wrapping 3 adhered to the inside right face 4 of a folded card and overlies a related message. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297699-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: GRAINGE FRANK GORDON
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1996-02-09
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprising:  (a) a board whose playing surface is marked into a series of zones, defining or comprised within a playing area; (b) playing pieces each of which moves, in use of the apparatus, about the playing surface from zone to zone; characterised by the provision of rules specifying the method of game play and dictating - inter alia -  ```i) that the successive movements or part movements of each respective playing piece are linear movements which can occur only across mutually connecting zones and ```ii) that any playing piece which has come to occupy a zone on an edge of the playing area part way through a move can only complete that move by either moving along the edge of the area at a non-acute angle to its original movement or moving away from the edge without moving back on itself.