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Patent GB-2243054-A (GB)
Title: Radio receiver with noise blanker
Inventor: KONIG ERNST MATTHIAS
IPC: H03G3/34
Filed: 1990-03-09
Abstract: A noise blanker detects noise pulses in the IF band, demodulates the signal with the noise pulses to provide an audio signal and blanks the noise pulses in the audio band. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231031-A (GB)
Title: Viewing aid
Inventor: WYBROW BRIAN ROBERT ALFRED
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 1990-04-25
Abstract: A case e.g. for a tape cassette incorporates means 19 for establishing at least one optical path within the case to allow data 18 e.g. on a cassette 1 to be viewed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244366-A (GB)
Title: Mathematics teaching apparatus
Inventor: POCIUS FRANK
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 1990-05-23
Abstract: Apparatus for use in teaching counting or equation-solving strategies includes counters (e.g. in the form of flat discs and/or squares) and containers (e.g. cylindrical and/or box-like) for the counters, both the counters and containers being individually manipulable on a support surface. The counters in a container are hidden and their number may represent the value assigned to the container. Visible counters and counters in containers may be set up on two support surface zones representing right and left sides of an equation. The counters and containers can then be manipulated to solve the equation, the solution being checkable by discovering the number of counters in a container. Counters representing negative and fractional amounts may be included, as may cards, each bearing on opposite faces a representation of the required set up of counters and containers and a corresponding mathematical solution.
Patent GB-2247624-A (GB)
Title: Sterilising apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROGER LEONARD
IPC: A61L2/26
Filed: 1990-09-06
Abstract: An apparatus 1 is provided for sterilising baby feeding bottles in a domestic microwave oven. The apparatus includes a support 4 which is disposed within a container 7 having a cover 8 and which supports the bottles with the open ends thereof facing downwardly to allow steam produced from water in the container to enter the bottles. The support supports the bottles at an angle to the vertical rather than vertically and thereby allows the height of the apparatus to be reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248815-A (GB)
Title: Tear stoppers for airship envelopes
Inventor: BLAKE BRUCE NEVILLE
IPC: B64B1/42
Filed: 1990-10-18
Abstract: An airship having an envelope 10, said envelope having secured to the inner surface thereof a plurality of substantially equally-spaced longitudinally extending bands (12) (Fig. 3), and a plurality of irregularly-spaced circumferentially extending bands (14) (Fig. 3); each of said bands being of sufficient strength to resist tear propagation in said envelope and comprising a webbing strap 16 of high modulus material mounted within a friction sheath 18 of a low modulus material; said bands being secured to said envelope by two covers 20, 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251392-A (GB)
Title: Surface skimmer
Inventor: PERKINS ROY ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: E02B15/10
Filed: 1991-01-02
Abstract: Oil or other floating contaminant 6 is removed from the surface of water by a jet of water 5 directed from a submerged nozzle 1 to induce a flow of contaminant into a collector (not shown). The nozzle is supported by floats and is vertically and angularly adjustable (Fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240079-A (GB)
Title: Material conveying or separation apparatus and air distribution plate therefor
Inventor: MORRIS CHRISTOPHER PHILIP
IPC: B03B4/00
Filed: 1991-01-17
Abstract: An air distribution plate (11) for incorporation into a material conveyor or a material separator has a plurality of apertured zones alternately arranged along the length of the plate. The apertures in the first series of zones (18) are inclined in the direction of the desired flow of material in the case of the conveyor and in the direction of the desired air flow in the case of the separator and the apertures in the second series of zones (19) incline in the opposite direction by the same amount. Each zone (19) in the second series has fewer apertures than the zone (18) of the first series.
Patent GB-2242221-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle weather strip
Inventor: LARSEN DOUGLAS CHARLES
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1991-02-08
Abstract: A weather seal (12) adapted to be secured on a flange of a vehicle to seal a gap between the flange and a panel member includes retaining members (28 and 30) for retaining the weather seal on the flange and a separate trim lip (40) for sealing the gap between the flange and panel member. The weather seal also includes an attachment portion (34) receiving one end of the trim lip to removably secure the trim lip to the weather seal and allow accurate positioning of the trim lip to seal the gap when the weather seal is secured to the flange <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244035-A (GB)
Title: Processing vehicle steering angle signal
Inventor: TAKAHASHI AKIRA
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 1991-04-22
Abstract: A steering angle of a motor vehicle is processed to obtain a correct value under any driving conditions. The vehicle speed signal from the vehicle speed sensor is compared with a preliminarily set value of the vehicle speed and it is decided whether or not an absolute value of the steering angle is higher than a preliminarily set value. The absolute angle signal is held for a predetermined time and the elapsed angle signal is converted into a digital signal. It is judged whether or not the digital signal is deviated from a reference value. A correction amount of the steering angle is calculated by incrementing with a resolving power so as to obtain a correct indication of the steering angle in any deviational conditions of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256538-A (GB)
Title: Reduced diameter commutator arrangement
Inventor: STEINER JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: H01R39/14
Filed: 1991-06-08
Abstract: An electric motor has a separate body 22 supporting commutator segments which fits between one end of a rotor shaft 13 and an end bearing 19. The outside diameter around the commutator segments 23 is approximately the same as the outside diameter of the shaft 13 which is significantly less than in prior art motors, leading to less wear of brushes 20 and the commutator segments 23. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282272-A (GB)
Title: Electric coupler for an illuminable inflatable device
Inventor: CHEN HENRY
IPC: H01R24/14
Filed: 1991-08-28
Abstract: An illuminable inflatable device includes an electric coupler comprising a base 1' attached to an inner cloth surface of the body 3' of the inflatable device, on the inside thereof preferably by heat sealing. A passageway is defined in the base for inserting a string of lights from the outside into said inflatable device. A sealing plug 22' is arranged to seal said passageway and to support terminals 23' thereon for connecting an external power supply to the light string inserted inside said inflatable device. The light string is separately packed during delivery, and inserted inside the lighted inflatable device when in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements om or relating to organic compounds
Inventor: STANIEK PETER
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 1992-01-17
Abstract: A composition for improving the haze of a polymeric composition, the said haze improving composition (hereinafter referred to as the haze improving composition) comprising     a) a phosphonite (hereinafter defined as component a) and/or   b) a phosphite (hereinafter defined as component b).   The additives generally have the formulae:   <IMAGE> in which m, n and p are 0 or 1, and each R, independently in a group derived from an aliphatic, araliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic alcohol containing 1 or 2 OH groups; whereby the two -OH groups are not positioned to be able to form a P-containing ring; or both groups R form a group derived from an aliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic alcohol containing two OH groups in such a position that they can form a cyclic group with a single phosphorus atom, R1 is a monovalent or divalent group of the same significance of R1 Y is -O-, -S-, -CH(R5)-, or C6H4- where R5 is hydrogen or C1-8alkyl or COOR6 and R6 is C1-8alkyl.
Patent GB-2266460-A (GB)
Title: Extendable guide wire
Inventor: SHUAIB IBRAHIM
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 1992-04-27
Abstract: The guide wire consists of a drilling component and an extension component so that, when assembled, it enables one to take the cannulated drill bit out after drilling a hole over the guide wire while leaving the guide wire in the hole. A cannulated screw can then be passed over the guide wire without losing position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268822-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus.
Inventor: WEI CHUN-TAI
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1992-07-14
Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a plurality of leaflets 50 for receiving photographs and having transparent covers 52 through which the photographs are viewable, a rectangular frame 20 having a binder 10 to which respective edge portions of each of the leaflets are pivotally bound to allow photographs within selected leaflets to be displayed by turning the leaflets to a selected position, and a support stand 30 supporting the frame in a substantially upright position, the frame 20 being rotatably connected to the support stand 30 such that a photograph within the selected leaflet can be rotated to an orientation appropriate to a subject displayed in a displayed photograph. The apparatus may include positioning means 26, 35 to retain the frame in any one of four orientations in respect of the stand, corresponding to successive angular displacements of 90 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259166-A (GB)
Title: Transparent system interrupts with automatic input/output trap restart
Inventor: KARDACH JAMES
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1992-08-19
Abstract: A CPU of a microprocessor system is modified to post an executed write I/O instruction upon completion of writing by a bus unit. A dedicated memory area (SMRAM) is provided for storing a customizable system interrupt service routine, and for storing at the time of interruption, 102-107, state data of the CPU and an I/O trap indicator indicating the CPU was interrupted during execution of an I/O instruction. The dedicated memory area is normally not mapped as part of the main memory space, thereby keep it inaccessible to the operating system and applications. An unmaskable system supervisor interrupt (SSI) having higher priority than all other maskable and unmaskable interrupts is added to the CPU interrupts. A RESUME instruction is added to the CPU instructions to provide, by use of the stored data and indicator, 112-118, recovery of the CPU to the state before it was interrupted and automatic re-execution of an interrupted I/O instruction. As a result, a system integrator or OEM may provide transparent system level interrupts with automated I/O trap restart that will operate reliably in any operating environment, and be relieved of the heavy burden of managing I/O trap restart. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258935-A (GB)
Title: Intrusion detecting apparatus
Inventor: ALIZI URI
IPC: G08B13/12
Filed: 1992-08-19
Abstract: An intrusion detection system where there is incorporated in a fence, at least one optical cable 15, through which light is entering at one of its ends and exiting at the other end, where a plurality of mechanical devices are provided which are arranged in such a manner that when an intruder exerts a force on the optical cable, a protrusion 27, 28 attached to a plate 21, which turns about pivot 22, causes a deformation of section 33 or optical cable 15, which deformation results in an attenuation of the intensity of the light passing through the cable, which attenuation is detected by light intensity measuring means at the end of the cable, which actuates an alarm. The mechanical deformation means can be provided in a wide variety of structures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271936-A (GB)
Title: Golf course
Inventor: SHERWOOD GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: A63B67/02
Filed: 1992-10-24
Abstract: A golf course has a teeing area 10 which widens out into a fairway area 11. The whole incorporates a green area 12 and hole 13. The teeing area is enclosed by netting and the perimeter or boundary fence of the area is enclosed by side netting 14 and 15 and then netting 16. Across the fairway is a minimum stroke line and a green approach line 17. The teeing area 10 has side netting 18 and 19 and restricted access 20 to the fairway 11, the access being restricted both by the shape of the side netting and by additional netting curtains 21 and 22. Top netting 23 may also be provided. Adjacent holes may share the side and end netting 14, 15, 16 so that they may run parallel to the first hole or behind it, the whole arrangement being such that a 9-hole or 18-hole golf course can be incorporated in a relatively small area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276146-A (GB)
Title: Rewindable cable reel
Inventor: PEARCE ROY CLAYTON
IPC: B65H75/48
Filed: 1993-03-15
Abstract: An electric cable-reel is rotated for cable rewinding by rubber bands. Drum "A", Fig. 1, mounted on lawnmower handles, is biased for rewinding by rubber bands 4. Cable from the drum to switch 1 is coiled about fibre glass wand E. Alternatively, Fig. 10, cable is wound about and extends oppositely from two drums G biased by rubber bands 11. The arrangement allows cable extending from the drum(s) in a straight line above the ground to swing through a 360 DEG  arc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271588-A (GB)
Title: Ornamental fascia and barge boards
Inventor: JAMES IAN
IPC: E04D13/158
Filed: 1993-10-14
Abstract: A fascia (10) and barge board (12) systems comprises a first component securable to a building and second decorative components (14) attachable to the first component to provide a decorative outer finish. For different pitches of roof, corner (16) and apex (18) pieces may be provided having relatively rotatable parts adjustable to different angles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283472-A (GB)
Title: Conveying loose particulate material in a body of liquid
Inventor: ASHWORTH STEWART IVES
IPC: B65G53/02
Filed: 1993-11-05
Abstract: A wet-blast machine (1) is provided with a closed-cycle re-use system (2) which incorporates apparatus (3) for conveying loose particulate (abrasive) wet-blast material (4) present in a body of water (5). The apparatus (3) comprises a longitudinally-extending trough (6), for containing the water (5) and particulate material (4), a support structure (7) movable in a reciprocating manner within the trough (6), and a row of longitudinally-spaced flap members (8) attached to and depending from the support structure (7). When the support structure (7) is reciprocated, as indicated by the double-headed arrow (9), wave motions are created in the water (5), which move the loose particulate material (4) in a predetermined direction along the trough (6), namely towards a collection point provided by a chute (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285880-A (GB)
Title: Electronic equipment alarm device
Inventor: EVANS STUART RICHARD
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1994-01-13
Abstract: A device that can be connected to any mains powered item of electronic equipment that can determine when the item of electronic equipment is disconnected from the mains supply by detecting when a high frequency current flowing in the power connection to the item ceases. An oscillator 3 feeds a high frequency signal into the live and neutral wires 14, 15 connected between a main plug 1 and a socket 2 for the equipment. A current transformer 6 detects the current flowing through the inlet filter of the equipment being monitored. A detector 9 determines if current is flowing or if a sudden change of current occurs and is connected to operate an alarm 11. If high frequency noise is present in the mains, the oscillator 3 may be dispensed with. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289646-A (GB)
Title: Router attachment and router attachment kit
Inventor: WRIGHT ERIC GEORGE
IPC: B27C5/10
Filed: 1994-05-19
Abstract: A router attachment comprises a shaft, a bit head and a collar having a profiled guide surface, the collar being releasably and rotatably located on the shaft by attachment of the bit head to the shaft. A roller bearing or low friction plastics bearing rotatably locates the collar on a part of the shaft of reduced diameter between an end of the portion of reduced diameter and an abutment surface of the bit head. A template has a front surface which, in use, is located at a predetermined distance from a surface of a workpiece with a slot having a profiled edge of varying depth for cooperating with the profiled guide surface of the collar for guiding the router attachment. A two-piece template is described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280450-A (GB)
Title: Detergent gels containing ethoxylated alkyl sulfates and secondary sulfonates
Inventor: SHERRY ALAN EDWARD
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1994-06-29
Abstract: A detergent composition comprising a gel wholly or predominantly in hexagonal liquid crystal phase, the gel comprising: (a) from 15% to 50% ethoxylated alkyl sulfate surfactant; (b) from 1% to 20% secondary sulfonate surfactant selected from alkylbenzene sulfonates, alkyltoluene sulfonates, paraffin sulfonates, olefin sulfonates, alpha-sulfonated fatty acid alkyl esters, and mixtures thereof; (c) optionally from 0% to 15% other surfactants; (d) from 40% to 80% water; and (e) from 0.2% to 3% magnesium ions; where the ratio of surfactant (a) to surfactant (b) is between 3:2 and 10:1; and where the total amount of surfactants (a)+(b)+(c) is from 25% to 60% by weight of the gel.
Patent GB-2286766-A (GB)
Title: Carrying case
Inventor: CHRISTIE ELAINE DORIS
IPC: A45C11/02
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: A carrying case for delicate objects, such as hats tutus or dress costumes, comprises 2 body portion 2, an openable lid 1, and holding means within the case for holding the object in a relatively fixed position. The case may have rigid or flexible walls supported by a frame and the holding means may be comprise straps having projecting portions 16A 16B to engage in an opening 15 in the article, or a sling-like strap passing through such opening and attached to the wall of the case at both ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295419-A (GB)
Title: Lockable housing preventing access to a rotatable door handle
Inventor: POTTINGER JAMES INNES
IPC: E05B13/08
Filed: 1994-11-26
Abstract: A portable lock comprises a housing 3 for attachment to a door handle 2. The housing 3 covers at least part of the handle 2 and is secured to the door and the handle. In a first embodiment the housing is wedged against a lever handle 2 by a telescopic arm 4 with a lock 6, the other end of the arm 4 being attached by a clip 5 to the bottom of the door. In a second embodiment an adjustable length of cord (4, Fig 2) is attached to a U-shaped clip 5, which embraces the top of the door, and the other end is connected to the housing 3. A locking mechanism 6 comprising a pulley block (7, Fig 2a) and a self-jamming cleat provide the adjustment. A third embodiment comprises a box with an inclined slot (11, Figs 3, 3a) for use with a door knob. The slot (11) has a narrow section (13) which is jammed under the knob as the arms 4 are telescoped apart, thus preventing the knob from being turned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-944903-A (GB)
IPC: C08J5/22
Abstract: 944,903. Foamed polyurethane lining. ROHM & HAAS CO. Jan. 25, 1960, No. 2651/60. Heading A3V. [Also in Divisions A5, C1 and C3] Lining in clothing can be formed of foamed, resilient, permeable, flexible poly (ether urethane) matrix having dispersed throughout from 0.5 to 160 parts by weight of one or more particulate ion exchange resins per 100 parts by weight of the matrix (see Division C3). Protection of the wearer against exposure to toxic gases or vapors such as occur in chemical factories, fires and chemical warfare is achieved.
Patent GB-2296726-A (GB)
Title: Process for refining cellulose
Inventor: WEIBEL MICHAEL K
IPC: A23L29/262
Filed: 1995-01-04
Abstract: Microdenominated cellulose (MDC) is prepared by repeatedly passing a liquid suspension of fibrous cellulose through a zone of high shear, said zone being defined by two confronting surfaces, with one of said surfaces rotating relative to the other, under conditions and for a length of time sufficient to render said suspension substantially stable and to impart to said suspension a Canadian Standard Freeness that shows consistent increase with repeated passage of said cellulose through said zone of high shear. The product is characterised by a settled volume of greater than 50%, as determined on the basis of a 1% by weight suspension in water, after twenty-four hours and a water retention value of over 350%. MDC is useful as an ingredient in foods, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295760-A (GB)
Title: Log cat scratch
Inventor: FORREST JOHN MERVYN
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 1995-11-22
Abstract: A log 11 is illustrated which is halved lengthwise and mounted at an angle on a wooden base 9. The log is intended for use as a scratching device for cats. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307954-A (GB)
Title: Road vehicle lubricant dispensing system
Inventor: THOMPSON KENNETH HAXBY
IPC: F16N7/38
Filed: 1995-12-06
Abstract: A road vehicle lubricant dispensing system 1 comprises a source 2 of lubricant, an air-operated pump 3 for supplying the lubricant at elevated pressure, a plurality of lubricant receiving points 4, conduits 5, 6 and 12 for connecting the pump 3 to the points 4, and means for operating the pump 3 from a position X substantially remote from the pump. The means may comprise a flexible wander lead 8, a manually-operated switch 9 and a solenoid valve 10, a remote control 30, or a timer 25. A pressure sensor 20 may be fitted in an end of the manifold 6 to emit a signal to the driver of the vehicle, if lack of a local lubricant build-up pressure is sensed.
Patent GB-2297607-A (GB)
Title: Clamp arrangement for an adjustable steering column
Inventor: FUKUNAGA YUICHIRO
IPC: F16M13/00
Filed: 1996-01-11
Abstract: The steering column 3 is held in an inverted U-shape support bracket 16 the side plates 6a of which have vertical adjustment slots 20a, 20b. A clamping bolt 13 passes through the slots and through a bracket 12 attached to the steering column and the clamp nut 14 is rotatable by a hand lever 21. The invention provides a spacer 27, eg moulded from synthetic resin, which is sandwiched between the inner sides of the side plates 6a and the lateral sides of the steering column 3 and which is compressed resiliently when the clamp is tightened. Lateral stability is improved and noise from metal-to-metal contact is avoided.
Patent GB-2309576-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy device
Inventor: HATFIELD DESMOND
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 1996-01-26
Abstract: A buoyancy assembly B is formed from a number of inter-engaged buoyancy modules 10 which are secured together to form the assembly for a cable or pipe C passing form the sea-bed to the surface. At least one, and preferable only one, of the modules is provided with a clamp (50 Figure 4) which is seated in a complimentary-shaped recess (26) in one of the modules in order to secure the assembly to the cable or pipe C . The module may be made in halves (Figurs 5 to 7) and be filled with buoyant syntactic material (38) e.g. an epoxy resin/glass microsphere mixture, to make it float. The assembly has limited flexibility by reason of a flange (16) and socket (18) arrangement.
Patent GB-2309812-A (GB)
Title: Double sided display system
Inventor: SELWYN-SMITH JOHN
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1996-02-01
Abstract: A double sided display system has a frame 10 formed of elongated side pieces 11 interconnected by corner pieces 12, the side pieces and corner pieces define a continuous groove 15 around the inner periphery of the frame and resilient strip means 50 are provided in the groove to grip a display assembly located in the frame. Inwardly opening grooves (25, Figure 4) are formed in the side walls of groove 15 to retain the resilient strip means. The resilient strip means may consist of a base portion (51) from which resilient filaments (52) extend.