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Patent GB-2238672-A (GB)
Title: Shunting device for use in electrical connectors
Inventor: SIMONS WILHELMUS
IPC: F42B3/182
Filed: 1990-10-01
Abstract: A shunting device 12 for an electrical connector 4 with a plug-in connection 10 wherein a short-circuit is automatically eliminated upon connection of a plug-in connector 10 to the mating connector 4. The shunting device has contact means 22 which extend between contact members 2 of the electrical connector 4. Each contact means is resiliently biased towards a respective contact member, thereby ensuring that an adequate intact force is provided. The shunting device has a camming means 24 provided proximate thereto; the camming means between the open position and the closed position shown. The contact means 22 are moved along the camming means 24 by projections 36 on plug-in connector 10 and are self biassed back to the closed position shown, while wiping the contact members 2. The contact means 22 are straight wire ends shorted by coiled wire 32 that is bent to provide the camming means 24. Make before break (and the reverse) are effected to protect the fuse of an igniter for a vehicle air bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239290-A (GB)
Title: Door closing hinge
Inventor: RICHARDSON RICHARD J
IPC: E05F1/06
Filed: 1990-12-21
Abstract: A door-closing hinge has a lower cam element 24 fixed to a non-rotatable rod 16 placed vertically inside the door which extends through an aperture in the bottom of the door and has its lower end 14 engaged to an aperture in the bottom door frame. An upper cam element 28 has a central bore which allows the element to slide on the rod. The cam elements are forced into mating engagement by a coil spring 36 abutting adjustable sleeve 40. The upper cam element rotates with the door and has rails 48 attached to it which move in tracks mounted inside the door when the door is opened, causing the cam element with the rails to move vertically up the rod and the cam elements to disengage. The cam elements are biased back into mating engagement with each other by the spring after the door is released, automatically returning the door to a closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251116-A (GB)
Title: Reproducing and driving unit of a device for reproducing the data recorded in a disk record
Inventor: TANAKA SHINSAKU
IPC: G11B17/04
Filed: 1991-02-07
Abstract: Reproducing and driving unit of a device for reproducing the data recorded in a disk record reduces the height and weight of the device and the power consumption for moving the turntable and pickup, and prevents the pickup from receiving excessive shock. The unit comprises a support plate (1), a motor (2) fixedly arranged in the support plate, a turntable (4) axially moveable on the shaft (24) of the motor, and a common moveable link member (28) for reciprocally moving relative to the support plate (1) so as to cause the turntable (4) and pickup (5) to be taken nearer to and away from disk record (29). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245171-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable disinfectant
Inventor: SIMMONS PAUL L
IPC: A01N35/02
Filed: 1991-06-18
Abstract: A non-toxic, non-corrosive, biodegradable disinfectant and antiseptic for use against various pathogenic organisms comprising a homogeneous composition of interactive constituents including anhydrous alcohol, propylene glycol, maskant and inert ingredients wherein the propylene glycol reduces the surface glaze formed by the anhydrous alcohol and surface tension formed by water or water-based body fluids enabling the disinfectant to rapidly contact the pathogenic organisms.
Patent GB-2246254-A (GB)
Title: Protective equipment for a vehicle electrical supply system
Inventor: SCHRAMM GUENTER
IPC: H02H7/06
Filed: 1991-07-05
Abstract: Equipment 14 for the overvoltage protection of a vehicle power supply includes a diagnostic circuit which automatically checks the equipment before the vehicle engine is started. If a fault is detected in the protective equipment 14 or in the diagnostic circuit itself or if an overvoltage occurs, this is indicated, for example by the ignition light 25, and generator excitation 16 prevented. If an overvoltage occurs while the vehicle is in use this is also indicated and generator excitation terminated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-912140-A (GB)
Abstract: 912,140. Calculating-apparatus; cash registers. TALONGMASKINER A.B. Dec. 4, 1959 [Dec. 8, 1958], No. 41344/59. Class 106(1).  In a calculating machine, cash  register or the like having differential actuators controlled by a setting mechanism, the actuators are driven to their differential positions and/or restored by a common field of force. This may be electromagnetic, gravitational, pneumatic, or hydraulic. In one arrangement, Fig. 1, the actuators 29 carry armatures 28 which are drawn into a common electromagnetic winding B when the latter is energized until they are differentially arrested by the abutment of stop rods 27 against the set stops of an abutment mechanism 26 electrically controlled, in a manner not described, by keys 11. The actuators are restored by an electromagnet A. The stop rods may control a printing mechanism actuated by an electromagnet 44. One or more totalizers 31 may be engaged with the actuators by electromagnets 70 for different periods in the cycle depending on the nature of the calculation to be performed. Alternatively, the totalizers may be fixed and the actuators may be rocked about the rods 27 to engage and disengage the totalizer wheels. Such movement may be effected by a comb guiding the actuators and arranged between the electromagnets A and B. In another arrangement, Fig. 2, the actuators 120 are positioned by arms 122 formed with armatures 124 controlled by common electromagnets 125. An electromagnet 129 supports the actuators while printing is effected by pressing a record strip against type bars 126 carried by the actuators. A cash register or certifier embodiment, Fig. 3, has three sets of type 134, 137 and 142 positioned by the actuators for printing on an inserted slip, a voucher strip 139 and a record strip 143. Printing is effected by electromagnets. Constant information is printed on the vouchers and record strip by mechanisms 141 and 144. The setting mechanism 133 may also be sensed by rods 149 connected to rods 146 driven by an electromagnet 147, and the rods 146 may be used to set storage registers 145. Amounts may be transferred from one of the latter to the main totalizers 115 by setting the abutment mechanism 133 electrically under the control of the storage register or by setting the rods 149 and then using them as stops for the actuators.
Patent GB-2251963-A (GB)
Title: Gas flow control system
Inventor: MORIO SHUJI
IPC: G05D23/24
Filed: 1991-11-15
Abstract: A gas flow control system for controlling the flow rate of gas based on a set desired temperature Tsp by means of a proportional valve 3 comprising a shape memory alloy member for controlling the opening of said proportional valve by supplying said shape memory alloy member with an electric current. A gas flow sensor 6 is disposed at a location downstream of said proportional valve for sensing the flow rate of gas outputted from the proportional valve. A controller 14 compares the sensed flow rate with a flow rate corresponding to the set desired temperature to control (5) the electric current supplied to said proportional valve in accordance with the comparison result so as to regulate the flow rate of gas. The flow rate of gas thus regulated is not influenced by changes in characteristics of the shape memory alloy member caused by ambient environment, aging change, and so on. The gas flow control system may be used in a water heater. A proportional valve is detailed (Fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261975-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic data reader
Inventor: LAM BING-WAI
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 1991-11-19
Abstract: A magnetic data reader (10) has a casing (11), a magnetic head (14) for reading magnetic data from a stationary magnetic data source (30) upon movement thereon, driving means (17) for moving the magnetic head (14), electronic circuitry (20) for converting the read signal into an output audio signal, and a sound generating device (23) for providing an output audio signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252316-A (GB)
Title: Waste disposal
Inventor: FERGUSON ROGER N
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 1992-01-06
Abstract: A system for the disposal of medical waste comprises providing a plurality of rigid plastics containers having lockable lids 8 and foot pedals 12. The containers are filled in site and then the lids locked for transport. The containers are transferred to a waste disposal plant where they are emptied and cleansed before being returned to the site. The containers carry a bar code 18 to identify at least the user of the container so that the amount of waste processed for that user can be recorded. To lock the lids, a hook 26 is spring loaded or rotated manually to grip a loop 28 on the lid. The hook is released by inserting a key into the tunnel 30 to engage and rotate the hook. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260032-A (GB)
Title: Printed wiring board provided with electromagnetic wave shielding
Inventor: ICHIKAWA JUNICHI
IPC: H05K3/46
Filed: 1992-04-06
Abstract: in a printed wiring board having electromagnetic wave shielding, the shielding layer can be properly connected with the ground circuit even in the case where the terminals are densely formed. A printed wiring circuit 2 is formed on a substrate 1, and a first and second insulating layer 3a and 3b are overlaid on the printed wiring circuit 2, thereby defining above a ground circuit 4 an opening having the configuration of a circle in top plan view and of an inverted cup shape in section. Thereafter, an electromagnetic wave shielding layer 6 is formed above the insulating layer 3 while the connection area 5 is formed through the opening, thus electrically connecting the electromagnetic shielding layer 6 with each of the ground circuits 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259552-A (GB)
Title: A change-speed gearbox for motor vehicles
Inventor: TRICK WOLFGANG
IPC: F16H37/04
Filed: 1992-08-18
Abstract: In a change-speed gearbox with an arrangement such that two gear stages (constant mesh gears 7, 8) arc used between an input shaft 4 and a parallel countershaft 6 and one gear stage is used between the countershaft 6 and a parallel output shaft 5 a gearbox range with at least three gearbox types A, B, C with different permissible input torques is made possible in that two K1, K2, H3 of the three gear stages have a step-up transmission ratio such that the total transmission ratio becomes lower from gearbox type to gearbox type as the input torque increases. This is achieved by only two of the stages having the same total number of teeth and two of the countershaft gearwheels having smaller numbers of teeth than the input shaft gearwheels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259447-A (GB)
Title: Caster support structure for movable table
Inventor: YAMAZAKI RYOKICHI
IPC: A47B7/02
Filed: 1992-09-11
Abstract: A caster support structure is used in a movable table (10) having a foldable top plate (12) at its upper end and front and rear paired casters (16a, 16b) at its lower end. At least rear paired casters (16b) are vertically movably provided to the lower end, and are interconnected with the top plate by a link (58) and levers (32, 40, 46) so that they project downwardly and retract upwardly upon the location of the plate at its vertically folded position and horizontal position, respectively. At the retracted position, antiskid members (18) attached to the rear ends stand on a floor in place of the retracted casters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266554-A (GB)
Title: Folding security shutter system
Inventor: NORMAN MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: E06B9/06
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: A security shutter system comprises a shutter comprising a plurality of elongate shutter panels 8 which are serially linked side-to-side by hinge means such that the shutter may be folded and unfolded in concertina manner; and a track 40 adapted to be fixed extending, in use, substantially horizontally along or adjacent and parallel to a side of an opening 1 in a building, to constrain a corresponding first end of each shutter panel securely maintaining each shutter panel substantially co-planar with each other when the shutter is in the drawn out state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261419-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining winch cable tension
Inventor: HOLSTER DONALD JOHN
IPC: B66D1/50
Filed: 1992-11-16
Abstract: A first transmission assembly rotatably connecting a motor 11 to a winch drum 20 comprises in series, a first clutch 12, which is engaged to rotate the drum to increase the tension in a cable 22, a one-way clutch 15 to maintain the tension and a second clutch 16 which is the winch drum 20 to wind in cable 22 onto the winch drum 20 disengaged to payout cable 22 from the winch drum 20 to reduce the cable tension. The winch assembly 10 is particularly suited to control conveyor belt tension in relatively large conveyor belts by simple on/off control of the clutches 12, 16 in response to conveyor belt tension sensed by a load cell 31. The winch assembly 10 preferably further includes a second transmission assembly comprising an overrun clutch 23 which rotatably connects the winch drum shaft 19 to motor drive shaft 13 if and when the payout speed of cable 22 from drum 20 exceeds a predetermined value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263658-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic core impregnated with water soluble material
Inventor: KRUG EUGENE
IPC: C04B41/48
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A method of strengthening a fired porous ceramic core for use in investment casting includes the steps of providing a fired porous ceramic core, impregnating the core with an aqueous solution of a water-soluble material such as gum, resin, or sugar and drying the impregnated core to remove the water. The impregnating material may be an alginate, alkyl and hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, carrageenan, guar gum, gum agar, gum arabic, gum ghatti, gum karaya, gum tragaoanth, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, locust bean gum, pectins, polyacrylamide, poly(acrylic acid), polyethylene glycol, poly(ethylene oxide), polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, starch, tamarind gum, xanthan gum or sugars.
Patent GB-2277372-A (GB)
Title: Roof ventilators
Inventor: RUSSHARD CHRISTOPHER TERRY
IPC: E04D13/152
Filed: 1993-04-20
Abstract: A ventilator strip (18) comprising a plastics extrusion is engageable between the outer edge of a horizontal soffit board (12) and the vertical rear face of a fascia board (14) in a building structure. The strip (18) includes a vertically disposable front flange having projections to penetrate the rear surface of the fascia board. The strip (18) includes a resilient clip having a leg to engage the outer edge of the soffit board. A central portion of the strip (18) is provided with ventilation apertures (46). The resilient clip enables installation of the ventilator strip between pre-positioned soffit and fascia boards irrespective of minor variations in the pre-positioning and/or the width of the soffit board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280294-A (GB)
Title: Portable rate of change of temperature detector
Inventor: SPENCER BENEDICT CHAPLIN
IPC: G01J5/02
Filed: 1993-07-19
Abstract: The Detector comprises a ventilated case 1, power source, the means 2 for the detection of rate of change of temperature with audible and light signalling devices 3, 4, an escape lamp 6 which is activated upon the detection of rate of change of temperature or may be operated manually, a test switch 5 to confirm correct operation of the detector, a programmable digital alarm clock 8 with audible clock alarm device and a an unfolding support or pivoting hook or other means enabling the Portable Rate of Change of Temperature Detector to be suspended from or affixed to a suitable point, an interconnect facility 9 enabling the Portable Rate of Change of Temperature Detector to be linked to other detectors or to a central communication and control system or other devices and a low battery warning signalling indication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281285-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: HENSON DAVID
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: A container has a body divided into a plurality of separable generally horizontally disposed stackable sections 2 each of which is formed with one or more pockets 6 able to receive and retain one or more suitably dimensioned objects. Each separable section 2 is adapted to support and/or be supported by another such section 2 and the edges of the individual sections 2 are contoured to simulate on assembly a recognizable article or item such as an apple. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273140-A (GB)
Title: A clutch actuation system and a cable therefor
Inventor: ROMER GRAHAM PETER
IPC: F16D25/12
Filed: 1993-05-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/00926 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 1, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 1, 1994 PCT Filed May 5, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/25824 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 23, 1993.A vehicle clutch actuation system and a manually adjustable cable (12) therefor, the cable having an elongated end fitting (13) for transferring operating loads to a lever (22). The end fitting (13) comprises an inner and outer part (14 and 15) respectively and the inner part has a plurality of longitudinally spaced grooves (16) thereon and a resilient clip (25) which is selectively locatable in any one of said grooves. The inner part (14) is telescopically mounted in the outer part (15), with the clip (25) abutable against the outer part (15), which has an abutment seat (19) thereon for seating against the lever (22).
Patent GB-2273351-A (GB)
Title: Means in air heating system eg for dwellings
Inventor: HOLGERSSON STEN
IPC: F24F7/08
Filed: 1992-07-14
Abstract: An apparatus for air heating systems, e.g. for residences, including a circulation unit (2) for recycling of air as well as an air heating unit for the heating air before its supply to the residential living areas. At least two ducts (8, 10) lead from the circulation unit for air transport to different zones of the residence. The air heating unit includes individually controlled radiators (12, 14) for each of the ducts. A ventilation unit with valve means for the supply of ventilation air is coupled to each of the ducts between the circulation unit and the radiators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276996-A (GB)
Title: Computing the position of a mobile receiver using a satellite based navigation system
Inventor: KYRTSOS CHRISTOS T
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 1994-02-17
Abstract: Computing the position of a mobile receiver (e.g. an autonomous mining truck 210) at or near the surface of the Earth using a base receiver 220 having a known position and using a satellite-based navigation system including a constellation 202 of navigation satellites SV1 to SV4 is disclosed. A base position estimate is computed for the base receiver using a pseudorange from a first satellite and ranges from two other satellites. A first vector difference between the base position estimate and the known position of the base receiver is computed. An initial position estimate is computed for the mobile receiver e.g. using a differential technique. A refined position estimate is computed for the mobile receiver using a pseudorange from the first satellite and ranges from two other satellites. A second vector difference between the initial position estimate and the refined position estimate of the mobile receiver is computed. Finally, a third vector difference between the first vector difference and the second vector difference is computed. The position of the mobile receiver is precisely computed by adding the third vector difference to the initial position estimate, Fig. 9 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288453-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to aid people with muscle weakness, eg a feeding aid
Inventor: MICHAELIS JONATHAN MARTIN
IPC: A47G21/08
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: The apparatus has a handle 10 and a tool holder 15 within the range of use of the user and a linkage mechanism 11 to translate movement of the handle into movement of the tool holder through an arm 14. A cable 17 within the arm keeps the tool holder level. The apparatus is proportioned and positioned so as to allow free movement within the useable range. The apparatus is adjustable. The linkage mechanism can move the arm by a different angle from the handle. Other means can be provided to control or assist the movement, eg. dampers, weights and springs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294792-A (GB)
Title: Security alarm
Inventor: SMITH BEAUREGARD STANDEN
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1994-11-01
Abstract: A security alarm is described for protecting mains powered electrical devices. A relay coil is energised by the mains power supply voltage and when this is removed a relay is tripped to initiate further action by the security alarm. The security alarm then detects the impedance/resistance (Rmps) between the mains power supply terminals. If this impedance/resistance is indicative of the device having been disconnected from the mains power supply rather than merely a mains power failure, then an alarm signal is generated by an alarm siren. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295417-A (GB)
Title: A combination bolt
Inventor: HALLAM ROBERT
IPC: E05C1/04
Filed: 1994-11-03
Abstract: A combination bolt has a cylinder 1 sliding inside is 7 on the end is 8 entering 13 in order to lock 8, 13 is turned, 6 stops 7 from going to far in or out, 4 stops 7 from coming out, 2 is a plate for securing with, 5 are guide holes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284158-A (GB)
Title: Injection catheter
Inventor: HENALLA SAMIR MORRIS
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 1994-11-10
Abstract: The catheter, which is used to treat human bladder neck weakness particularly in women, comprises an outer sheath closed at one end with at least one aperture for inflow of urine at or towards the closed end, needle means located within the outer sheath and axially movable relative thereto, a communicating passage between the aperture and the open end of the sheath and at least one exit hole in the sheath for emergence therethrough of at least one end section of the needle means. Three or four end sections may be equally spaced around the needle means with a corresponding number of exit holes so that simultaneous injection of a required injectant may be effected at a number of sites around the bladder neck. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283663-A (GB)
Title: Disposable absorbent article
Inventor: ROENNBERG PETER
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: A disposable diaper (10) having an absorbent core (38) disposed between a facing sheet (34) and backing sheet (36) is disclosed. The diaper presents prestretched elastic means (24) disposed along edge portions (25) of the diaper. The elastic means (24) is surrounded by a pocket of nonwoven material along the edge portions (25). Preferably, the pocket is formed by the facing sheet (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283749-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal polymers
Inventor: VERRALL MARK ANDREW
IPC: C09K19/38
Filed: 1993-05-19
Abstract: A novel LCP material based on di-esters of itaconic acid is disclosed having general formula (I), where R1 and R2 may or may not be the same and have general structure (II); (a) = (b), (c), (d); p = 2 to 14; q = 0 or 1; r = 1 or 2; s = 1 or 2; X = O, CO2, O2C, CH2; Y = C2H4, O, CO2, O2C; Z = CN, halogen, R, CO2R, OR, O2CR; wherein R = chiral or achiral; excluding X = O and X = CH2 when A = phenyl, r = s = 1, Y = CO2, O2C, q = 1 and Z = CN, R, CO2R, OR. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285327-A (GB)
Title: Radio pager
Inventor: KOBAYASHI YASUHIRO
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 1994-12-28
Abstract: A pager includes a radio frequency (RF) attenuator 12 which is initially rendered inoperative. A controller 22 attempts to establish bit sync during each of a plurality of conventional and intermittently executed preamble searches. If bit sync is not established in a given preamble search and if a signal level monitor 24, 26 indicates that a predetermined level is exceeded, the controller 22 activates the attenuator 12 for a predetermined time period. Further, the controller 22 extends the given preamble search by a predetermined time period for further determining whether or not bit sync is established. <IMAGE>