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Patent GB-2174832-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machines
Inventor: EGAN JAMES
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1986-05-02
Abstract: The specification describes a gaming machine wherein at the end of each winning game a prize equal to a predetermined cash value is paid out if the cash prize awarded to the player in respect of the winning game is equal to or exceeds the said predetermined cash value, and any balance of the cash prize not paid out is stored in a first store X whose contents represent integral multiples of the predetermined cash value and in a second store Y whose contents represent any remainder of the balance less than the predetermined cash value. The contents of the first and second stores X and Y are cumulative in respect of successive winning games, with the contents of the first store X being incremented by one each time the contents of the second store Y reaches the predetermined cash value and the contents of the second store being correspondingly decremented. When the contents of the first store X are non-zero a prize equal to the predetermined cash value is paid out to the player at the end of each losing game and the contents of the first store are decremented by one. The contents of neither store are usable as credits for playing games on the machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181507-A (GB)
Title: Grooved pipe or rod connector
Inventor: NIMKE P E HELMUT E
IPC: F16L47/02
Filed: 1986-05-22
Abstract: A grooved pipe or rod recoverable connector 10 is comprised of a resilient sheet member 12 in the form of a coil having a plurality of circumferential grooves 16 in the resilient sheet member coil. In one embodiment, and adhesive 18 is applied to the inner surface of the resilient sheet member coil at least in the area between the grooves. Resilient sheet member coil is expanded to a larger diameter and held in the expanded condition by the heat sensitive bonding material. In connecting together members 26, 28 the tubular members are inserted, the connector 10 is heated with the heat sensitive adhesive bonding material at least partially melting to allow the connector to contract firmly onto the tubing to form a tight and strong connection upon cooling. In another embodiment (Figs. 7-12, not shown), the coil is provided with adhesive on its outer surface, inserted into a pair of tubular members, heated and allowed to expand to provide the connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178780-A (GB)
Title: Side drive drilling
Inventor: KRASNOV IGOR
IPC: E21B3/02
Filed: 1986-07-10
Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus and a method for drilling/reaming of offshore or onshore oil or gas wells from a rig platform (10) by using a motor (26) driven rotatable, axially stationary, kelly (22) for rotating an axially moveable kelly driven bushing (36) and drive 30 assembly (46-62) to impart torque to drill pipe 20. The motor (26), kelly (22) and kelly driven bushing (36) are located 32 apart from the drill pipe rotational axis and hence referred to as a side drive. This apparatus and method allows well bore drilling and reaming with 20 multi-connected drill pipe (triples) without heavy duty top drive motors and attendant heavy duty electrical cables, without increasing conventional derrick height thereby facilitating retro-fitting of existing derricks and may be practiced either on floating or stationary platforms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184299-A (GB)
Title: Bipartite electrical connector
Inventor: BAKER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 1986-11-27
Abstract: The connector comprises matable parts (2 and 2') each of which receives a plurality of cartridges (16 and 18) containing electrical terminals (20 and 22) each having a wire receiving portion (24) and mating portion (28 or 30). The cartridges (16 and 18) are lodged in outer positions in cavities (12) in the parts (2 and 2'). In operation, wires (W) are inserted through channels (14) in the parts (2 and 2') into the cavities (12). The cartridges are then pushed home into the cavities (12) so that the wires are received in the wire receiving portions (24) of the terminals. The parts (2 and 2') are then mated to mate the mating portions (28 and 30) of the terminals of the two parts electrically to connect each wire (W) in one part (2) with a respective wire (W) in the other part (2'). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183565-A (GB)
Title: Non pneumatic tyres
Inventor: WILLIAMS WILLIAM
IPC: B60C7/10
Filed: 1986-11-27
Abstract: The tyre (2) has a plurality of annular layers (6, 8 and 12) moulded from foamed plastics material. An outer layer (6) is moulded from a high density material to provide a wear resistant tread surface (4) and an inner layer 8 of high density material provides a rim-contacting surface 10. To impart improved suspension characteristics, an intermediate layer (12) moulded from a relatively low density material is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185177-A (GB)
Title: Drawer runner fitment
Inventor: WATTS JAMES ALBERT
IPC: A47B88/16
Filed: 1986-12-30
Abstract: A fitment for use in connecting a drawer to a drawer runner comprises first locating means engageable with the end of the runner to enable mounting of the fitment on the runner and second locating means engageable with the drawer wall to connect the drawer to the runner through the fitment. The first locating member preferably comprises a slot formed in an end portion of the fitment and engageable over one end of the runner. The second locating member preferably comprises a stud engageable in an aperture formed in the runner following engagement of the first locating member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190110-A (GB)
Title: Wet laying flexible intumescent sheet
Inventor: STEVENSON ALASDAIR IAN
IPC: D21H11/00
Filed: 1987-04-13
Abstract: Flexible intumescent sheet according to British patent 1 513 808, comprising heat-expandable micaceous mineral, inorganic fibrous material and organic binder, is made on standard board-making machinery incorporating a winding drum, so that a laminar product is obtained, not a monolithic one. The mineral particles in the sheet are thus more uniformly distributed across its thickness, and the product shows less tendency to premature failure in use.
Patent GB-2190385-A (GB)
Title: A coating material
Inventor: GREEN JAMES
IPC: C08K11/00
Filed: 1987-05-13
Abstract: A coating material for walls or floors comprises crushed, washed, bleached and graded sea shells combined with an adhesive material as a binding agent. The adhesive material can be white cement, styrene butadene rubber or modified styrene/acrylate co-polymer emulsion. The coating material can also include an amalgam of fused metal silicates in a contrived fragmented format for example toughened glass granules and although the shells and the binder are preferably pre-mixed before application, the binder may be applied separately and the shells embedded or pressed therein before it hardens.
Patent GB-2194122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to attachments for fishing rods
Inventor: WILDE MELVYN
IPC: A01K87/00
Filed: 1987-08-14
Abstract: An attachment for a fishing rod or pole comprises a resilient ring 11 which can be rolled along the rod and has a lateral tongue 15 having an aperture to receive a hook or the like to hold the line. The ring may be moulded with a marker in the form of another ring 32 which can be rolled along the rod to a position to indicate the distance of a float from the hook. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210856-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair hoist
Inventor: PIGOTT DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: A61G3/02
Filed: 1987-10-12
Abstract: A hoist, for a wheelchair eg to allow it to be stored against a door of a motor vehicle, comprises lifting means in association with guiding means eg mounted to the inside of the door. The lifting means includes a notched plate 50 for receiving a headed stud 52 projecting from a side frame assembly 14 of the wheelchair, the notched plate 50 being reciprocable along a slot 58 under the control of electric motor 60 to lift or lower the wheelchair. The guiding means includes a channel 46 formed in a housing for mounting the drive for the notched plate 50, a rear wheel 10 of the wheelchair W rolling up or down the channel 46 and being guided by the channel 46 as the wheelchair is lifted or lowered. To facilitate collapse of the wheelchair, its foot rest assemblies (20, Fig. 1) are themselves collapsible in the planes of the side frame assemblies (14) by the provision of hinges (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211418-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent pant liner
Inventor: WOOD BARBARA MARY
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1987-10-29
Abstract: A pant liner comprises a unitary absorbent layer 1 of non-woven fabric containing particles of a super absorber. The fabric is bonded to a liquid impervious polyethylene sheet 2. The garment facing surface of the backing sheet can be provided with adhesive means such as adhesive strips 4 covered by a release covering 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214425-A (GB)
Title: Vapour cubicle
Inventor: CASHMORE PETER ROSEBY
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 1988-01-26
Abstract: A cubicle (10) has double-skinned or -layered walls (12), floor (14) and ceiling (16) and a door (18) forming a fully-enclosed enclosure (10a), with an internal boiler (24) having an electric heater element (32). The boiler (24) is thermally insulated so that scalding or burning is prevented. A control unit (40) is mounted externally, back-to-back with the boiler (24). The cubicle (10) may also have a hot-and-cold shower or spray.
Patent GB-2214831-A (GB)
Title: Attaching hair to toy figures
Inventor: PADGETT DAVID JOHN
IPC: A63H3/44
Filed: 1988-02-06
Abstract: Hair is attached to the hollow body shell (e.g. doll's head) of a toy figure by passing a portion of each hair through a hole in the shell to a position within the shell and applying adhesive to such portion.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202770-A (GB)
Title: Installation for descaling the surface of rolled steel
Inventor: DELJUSTO LEV GEORGIEVICH
IPC: B24C9/00
Filed: 1986-08-15
Abstract: In a device for transporting the abrasive powder of an installation for descaling the surface of rolled steel a reserve container (22) for the abrasive powder (2) is provided, the charging opening (23) of which is located below the end (24) of a conveyer (12) which is opposite to the end (13) of said conveyer located above an opening (8) for filling a chamber (1) with the abrasive powder (2) whereas the discharge opening (27) of the container (22) is located above a hopper (21) of a conveyer (16), the conveyer (12) having the possibility of reversing its movement in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-2219125-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell with heat exchange channels
Inventor: DATTA ASIM KUMAR
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 1988-05-27
Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell in which the electrolyte is a ceramic oxide, e.g. zirconia, through which oxygen ions migrate from a dissociated oxidant, e.g. oxygen, to a fuel, e.g. methane, which is thereby oxidised to produce electric current. The fuel and the oxygen pass through multiple respective channels in a block of the ceramic oxide so as to maximise the interaction between them. The invention concerns the control of the block temperature at a high level  APPROX 1000 DEG K without permitting damage from temperature runaway. This is achieved by means of a 3 dimensional channel arrangement through the block for, fuel, oxygen and inert gas coolant respectively. The channels and hot spots in the block can then be controlled selectively.
Patent GB-2223289-A (GB)
Title: A joint system
Inventor: NGANG KOH CHONG
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 1988-07-26
Abstract: A space frame joint system connecting structural members (10) to connectors (9) comprises a bolt having a bolt head (11) and a shaft (2), an annulus (3) and a collar (4). Each of the annulus and the collar has the shaft passing therethrough and the annulus engages with the bolt head. The bolt is connected to the collar by a pin (7) and flat (8) such that the bolt and the collar turn together. The annulus is fixed eg welded, to a frame member (10) and the bolt is fixed to the connector (9) in forming a space frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225992-A (GB)
Title: Air deflector for a car
Inventor: FOX GEOFFREY HENRY DUNCAN
IPC: B60J7/22
Filed: 1988-12-19
Abstract: An air deflector 26 for a convertible car is fitted in an upright position behind the rearmost seats 22. The deflector is intended to deflect the air flow which would otherwise cause undesirable buffeting of the passengers. In a preferred form the deflector is lowered when the roof 14 is raised, and is automatically raised when the roof is lowered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214662-A (GB)
Title: Controlling elevators
Inventor: MORITA YUZO
IPC: B66B1/20
Filed: 1989-01-27
Abstract: A user of an elevator system imputs a plurality of targets at 1 and weights the target. The targets may be calculated from qualitative inputs such as preferences for travelling in an uncrowded cage or for travelling in a hurry. A deduction unit 24 receives data from stores 22, 23 and calculates control methods which may possibly meet the targets. These methods are simulated in turn at 25 and the predicted values for the targets are displayed to the user. If satisfactory the control method chosen is used by the group superviser controller 3. If unsatifactory the targets and their weights may be chosen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227949-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: GREEN RAYMOND
IPC: A63B21/04
Filed: 1989-02-01
Abstract: Portable exercise equipment comprises an anchor 10 for fixing with plates 11 and 12 about the lower edge of a door; an ankle strap 15, lined at 16; and at least one spring 18 slipped at 19 to the ankle strap or the anchor. Leg exercise or trunk exercise can thus be facilitated without excessive or permanent equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227375-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing and bonding neodymium-boron-iron magnets in a motor field assembly
Inventor: HASSELL GAVIN G
IPC: H02K1/17
Filed: 1989-02-03
Abstract: The neodymium-boron-iron magnet material is cleaned and then neutralized and coated in a zinc phosphate process. Advantageously, the zinc phosphate neutralizes surface effects of contaminants and provides a relatively large surface area having numerous mechanical interlocking sites receptive to adhesives and coatings. The zinc phosphate coated magnet is in a chromic acid solution and then bonded to a substrate using a flexible epoxy adhesive. In the preferred embodiment a durable, corrosion resistant coating such as amide imide is applied to the exposed, non-bonded surfaces of the coated magnet. The resulting structure is a magnet 10 coated on all sides with a zinc phosphate coating 12, bonded on one side thereof by a flexible epoxy adhesive 14 to a substrate 16 and coated on the remaining sides thereof with a protective amide imide layer 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220299-A (GB)
Title: Bond pad for an integrated circuit
Inventor: CUSACK MICHAEL D
IPC: H01L23/485
Filed: 1989-05-16
Abstract: An improved bond pad on an integrated circuit has an elongated rectangular shape, on which the wire is bonded at a non-central location displaced toward an outer corner, so that there is room on the pad for a second bond site to be used for a rework bond. The pad corner closest to the path of a wire may be chamfered to reduce the distance of closest approach.
Patent GB-2232381-A (GB)
Title: Proportional dividers
Inventor: REGAMEY F J
IPC: B43L9/08
Filed: 1989-06-09
Abstract: Proportional dividers comprise two pointed arms 1 and 2 with integral loops 4, for thumb or finger, having slots 5 fitted with slides 6 which engage in grooves 9 representing a selection of scale ratios. The arms and slides are held together by a nut 8 and bolt 7 which acts as a pivot and locks the slides in the selected scale ratio grooves 9, at the same time permitting the arms to be opened or closed scissor fashion. Pencil type leads 11 fitted in pointed ends of the arms permit a measurement taken to be marked on the drawing in progress. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236344-A (GB)
Title: Anti-flood barrier
Inventor: EGAN PAUL FRANCIS
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 1989-09-15
Abstract: A device for use in closing openings in buildings comprises a frame for sealing securement around at least a part of the opening (4), a closure member (6) for selective fitment to the frame, and a mechanism for sealing the closure member relative to the frame. The sealing mechanism comprises an expandable element (10) for disposal between the closure member (6) and frame (8) at least around the extent of the frame (8) around the opening (4). The closure member protects the opening against flood, high winds, heavy rain. The closure member may seal pant or whole of the opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228863-A (GB)
Title: Table with rotary food or drink display
Inventor: KUWAHARA KIYOHIRO
IPC: A47F10/06
Filed: 1989-10-20
Abstract: A table (R) upon which foods and drinks are passed automatically in front of diners so that the diners can take out the foods and/or drinks freely comprises a steam pipe (22) having steam outlets formed in its upper wall surface disposed below a crescent chain (1). Steam is brought into contact with foods and/or drinks placed on slats (11) which constitute the crescent chain (1) through slits formed in the slats, whereby the foods and/or drinks can be kept warm or wet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243012-A (GB)
Title: Display system
Inventor: JAMES BARRY DAVID
IPC: G09F19/02
Filed: 1990-03-31
Abstract: In a support system for flora or other decorative articles there is provided a joint comprising a ball in a socket, the ball being connected to a support for a floral or decorative arrangement and the socket being connected to a handle or other engageable part, the ball and socket joint permitting of moving the support for the flora or other decorative article relative to the handle, <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233991-A (GB)
Title: Joint member and/or method of forming a joint
Inventor: SANSOM ERNEST PATRICK
IPC: E04F15/14
Filed: 1990-05-16
Abstract: A joint member is substantially elongated and has stabilising means 2, 3 which retain the joint member in a desired orientation in use. Seal members 6, 7 are included which engage members on art her side of an aperture into which the joint member is positioned. The joint member includes an insertion means 5, 8 which enables the seal members to be placed in a desired position in use. A method of providing a nosing on edge faces of cementitious members involves positioning an elongated divider plate between the edge faces and inserting settable material between the elongated divider plate and the edge faces then allowing the settable material to set, is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244022-A (GB)
Title: Caliper piston pressing in tool; prizing
Inventor: HUBBER JOHN
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 1990-05-18
Abstract: A caliper piston re-alignment tool 15 is inserted into space 33 between disc 23 and a caliper piston 28 which has been vacated by a worn disc brake pad or in conjunction with a spacing block into space between the caliper pistons or into space between a caliper piston and a caliper lug which have lifted clear of the worn disc brake pads. By squeezing a shaped handle 16 to a shaped handle 12 of tool 15 the caliper pistons are pressed into their respective sockets 28 so that new disc brake pads may be fitted into the enlarged space. The tool 15 comprises a caliper piston bearing plate 11 and a disc bearing lever 18 connected to arms 34 and 35 which are connected together by and swivel around pin or ratchet 17 with the other ends of the shaped handles 12, 16 tapered at 14. A spring 13 attached to the shaped handles will re-align the caliper piston bearing plate 11 and the disc bearing lever 18 ready for re-use. The bearing plates and bearing levers may be differently shaped (figures 2, 3 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237435-A (GB)
Title: Microcomputer having melody generating function
Inventor: TSUKAMOTO TAKASHI
IPC: G10H1/00
Filed: 1990-09-18
Abstract: A microcomputer which automatically plays a melody. In accordance with an initial address signal from a CPU, melody data is read from melody data memory means (106) and then interval generating means (126) generates an interval signal in accordance with scale data in the melody data, thereby performing a playing operation. Also, in accordance with note duration data of the melody data, note duration generating means (116) generates a note duration signal and addressing means (102, 104) updates an address in accordance with the note duration signal, thereby successively reading the melody data. The melody data also comprises end data. Thus, a microcomputer is realized in which the burden of its CPU is reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249021-A (GB)
Title: An infusion device
Inventor: BARKER DERRICK J M
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1990-09-25
Abstract: An infusion device for location within a container holding a fluid comprises a receptacle (2) for holding the substance to be infused, a filter housing (4), one end of which is connected to the receptacle (2) and a plunger (9) which is moveable within the filter housing (4). The plunger (9) is moveable from a first position in which the substance is free to react with the surrounding fluid to a second position which seals the substance in the receptacle (2) from the surrounding fluid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238983-A (GB)
Title: Fabricated interior panel for buildings
Inventor: PINDER ANTHONY IAN
IPC: E04C2/26
Filed: 1990-10-18
Abstract: A panel for buildings comprises a core of flexible mesh material embedded in or disposed between layers of a composition formed from a cellulose-based powder and a water-releasable adhesive and on at least one face a fabric surface layer. In particular the panel may be hand made and comprise three main component materials which are as follows: an inner core 3 of fine flexible loosely woven wire mesh, a compound paste 2, 4 consisting of cellulosic powder and reversable wood glue mixed together and forming a layer on each side of the wire mesh. and an outer body consisting of two pieces, 1, 5 of plain or pre-decorated cotton cloth printed fabric, which when all three said materials are sandwiched together form a five-layered bonded panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242291-A (GB)
Title: Synchronized journaling system
Inventor: INGOGLIA JOSEPH P
IPC: G06F11/28
Filed: 1990-10-23
Abstract: In the system of the present invention, an event driven journaling mechanism which is not dependent on the timing of execution of processes is implemented for automated testing of a window-based computer system 400-480. Special events, referred to as synchronization events, mark locations, referred to as synchronization points, in the journal file 495 of events where previously initiated processing must be completed before initiating the subsequent process. The synchronization points are located between processes which are exchanging state. The synchronization events are put into the journal file during a user input recording phase. On playback, the journaling mechanism waits for a synchronization event to occur before proceeding to the next action in the journal file and initiating subsequent execution of the process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239253-A (GB)
Title: Coloured golf ball cover material
Inventor: BRADLEY WAYNE ROLLINS
IPC: A63B37/12
Filed: 1990-12-03
Abstract: A golf ball cover material having an intense and predetermined hue is made from a formulation comprising an ionic copolymer at least partially neutralised with metal ions, a primary colourant, an opacifier and an optical brightener. Selection of the metal ions, the degree of neutralisation of the copolymer and the relative amounts of copolymer and colourant provides a series of intense hues.
Patent GB-2238952-A (GB)
Title: Egg cracking device
Inventor: BANKS JOHN HAMILTON GEORGE
IPC: A47J43/14
Filed: 1990-12-06
Abstract: An egg cracking device (10) which includes a cradle (3), and two formations 46 which are adapted to move towards a central portion of an egg thereby to pierce the shell of the egg and then to move apart to crack the egg shell into two halves. <IMAGE>