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Patent GB-2262303-A (GB)
Title: Rainwater collection apparatus
Inventor: DENT MARTIN JOSEPH
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 1991-11-29
Abstract: Water collection apparatus comprising a single flexible sheet 10 supported by a plurality of parallel poles 12 to define a central portion sloping downwardly either side from an apex 14 and to outer ground engaging receptacles 16 for holding water which runs down the sloping portion thereinto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262910-A (GB)
Title: Mounting flexible printing plates on cylinders.
Inventor: BROWNE W P
IPC: B41F27/00
Filed: 1991-12-31
Abstract: A nylon printing plate 11 is removably attached to an associated cylindrical roller 12 by double-sided adhesive tape. The roller 12 is mounted on an alignment testing apparatus 20 having a scope 25 through which the printing plate 11, illuminated by a lamp 38, is viewed to check the printing plate 11 is correctly aligned on the roller 12 by matching register points X, Y on the printing plate 11 with crosshairs on the scope 25. The roller 12 is mounted in a printing machine to print labels on a backing sheet. The production of a reel of labels with coloured tabs indicating faults and subsequent spooling and packaging of the labels is described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254265-A (GB)
Title: Rattle
Inventor: KINO MORIYA
IPC: A63H5/00
Filed: 1992-01-14
Abstract: A rattle includes a barrel casing portion 12 with a grip portion 13, and components of a sound generating mechanism A. The barrel casing portion 12 comprises a pair of casing halves 10, 11 adhered to each other each having a configuration obtained by dividing the barrel casing portion in two parts along an axis thereof. Separation of the barrel casing portion halves 10, 11 and resulting escape of the components of the sound generating mechanism 15 are thereby prevented more reliably when the rattle is swung around the grip. When the rattle is swung, a suspended hammer 1 strikes embedded piano wires 20 of differing lengths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264521-A (GB)
Title: Drain grate cover incorporating receptacle for housing plants etc.
Inventor: LISTER GARY DIGBY
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1992-03-14
Abstract: A drain grate cover comprises front (4), side (6, 8) and rear (10) walls, with the area bounded by said walls incorporating a platform (16), dividing wall (18) and bottom (20). Said area is capable of accommodating plants etc. The drain grate cover may include a recess (14) such that the cover may be located in close proximity to and may partially embrace a down pipe associated with a drain grate to be covered, and the cover may include drainage and/or ventilation holes or apertures (22, 24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265813-A (GB)
Title: "Crash attenuating seat belt anchorage"
Inventor: WAIN NICHOLAS DAVID
IPC: B60R22/28
Filed: 1992-04-07
Abstract: A seat belt anchorage. especially for an aircraft passenger seat mounted on front and rear transverse round-section spars 12, 11, comprises a member 38 having an arm 40 extending under the rear transverse spar 11 and upwardly and rearwardly to a pivotal connection with one end of a link 32. The seat belt 25 is connected, via an attachment member 28 to the other end of link 32 and to a second link 34 which is secured to the seat frame via pivot pin 35 and shear pin 44. Furthermore, the link 34 is connected to the base of sheet metal seat pan 24 via support 46. In a crash, (Fig. 2) the shear pin 44 is broken and the arm 40 is wrapped progressively around the spar 11 and the length of the effective lever afforded by the free length of the arm 40 is thereby progressively reduced, whereby the resistance to bending of the arm increases progressively. Moreover, the consequent forward pivoting of link 34 deforms the seat pan 24 which minimises subsequent rearward movement of the passenger when the first deceleration peak has passed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255409-A (GB)
Title: Audio intrusion detection system
Inventor: RICKMAN STEPHEN A
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 1992-05-01
Abstract: A supervisory circuit 10 for use with an audio intrusion detection system 30 periodically generates an audio test signal which is supplied to a sounder 12 which emits an audio test sound. The audio test sound is directed into a volume of space, in the same volume of space as which the audio intrusion detection system is directed to detect. The audio intrusion detection system detects the test sound and generates an audio test signal in response thereto. During the generation of the audio test sound, the comparing means 42 of the audio intrusion detection system 30 is disabled. The audio test signal generated by the supervisory circuit 10 is then compared (22) to a test threshold signal. A test result signal is generated in response to the comparison with the test result signal indicative of the operability of the audio intrusion detection system 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266684-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety balloon.
Inventor: STEWART MORAY HARVEY
IPC: B60R21/213
Filed: 1992-05-02
Abstract: A safety device for use in land vehicles, rail vehicles and aeroplanes comprises a balloon 7, decelerometer 5, gas cylinder 2 and a mounting kit whereby it may be fitted in a vehicle eg behind a sun visor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266747-A (GB)
Title: Engine disabling and vehicle security system.
Inventor: COURTNEY WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 1992-05-30
Abstract: An engine which has its ignition and/or fuel injection process controlled by a microprocessor is fitted with a microprocessor which will only activate the engine firing process if it receives an electronic signal which matches one already stored in the microprocessor. The signal can be input in a variety of ways including a signal which is generated by the turning of the ignition key. The microprocessor can be programmed to receive its master copy of the code into memory on the first occasion that it receives an electronic signal. A range of modifications allow testing of the circuit, prior to the adding of the access code and also ensure that attempts at interrogation or physical removal of the system, after installation cause its disablement. The system also informs the driver of the onset of significant deterioration that will eventually cause failure. The microprocessor or code generation unit can be programmed so that the system will only function for a desired number of engine startups or for a desired period of time. This prevents hired vehicles being used beyond the hire contract period. The hire period can be extended remotely by the vehicle owner using a modem or telephone link. Vehicle steering, fuel delivery, transmission and braking systems can be similarly controlled.
Patent GB-2267800-A (GB)
Title: Data block processing
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES HEDLEY
IPC: H04N5/945
Filed: 1992-06-04
Abstract: In a data block processing apparatus (Fig. 1, not shown) in the form of error correction apparatus, including a data processing unit (30) operable to process data blocks under the control of a clocking pulse signal associated with the data blocks and a data receiving unit (40) operable to receive processed data blocks from the data processing unit under the control of the clocking pulse signal, detecting means (80, 82) detect mistimed clocking pulses (86) in the clocking pulse signal; and prevent reception by the data receiving unit of a processed data block processed by the data processing unit under the control of a mistimed clocking pulse. Applications include error correction processing in digital video tape recorders. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256666-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with rotary conical rolling bit elements
Inventor: BESSON ALAIN
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 1992-06-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a drill bit with rotary conical rolling bit elements, such as two-cone bit, or a three-cone bit, of the type in which each rolling bit element is provided with several circular rows of teeth machined from the mass or inset inserts (22), for example made of tungsten carbide, each insert or tooth exhibiting at its end, successively in the direction in which it rolls on the rock, a rear or impact zone (24), a central zone (28) of a shape which is rounded in the longitudinal direction or flat and a front zone (30) which comes into contact with the rock in the last instance, before swinging onto the following tooth or insert. The teeth or the inserts (22) are equipped with diamond-based elements (32, 34) on the front zone (30) and optionally on the central zone (28), but not on the rear zone (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258227-A (GB)
Title: Device for removing childproof closures
Inventor: HUGHES STEPHEN ESMOR
IPC: B67B7/18
Filed: 1992-07-20
Abstract: A cap shaped device for assisting with the removal of a "child proof" closure of the kind which requires combined axial pressure and rotation for removal, comprises an internal friction surface 26 for gripping the closure, a top surface 24 to which the palm of the hand can apply downward pressure, and gripping means 34 for aiding rotation. The internal friction surface may consist of a series of rings in a stepped formation so as to accommodate different sizes of cap, the rings having a textured finish or carrying rubber or elastomeric rings or liners for gripping. The rings may be secured together and to a cover 22 by rods 30 carrying gripping tabs 34. Alternatively, the device may be moulded in one piece with concentric rings and gripping wings (46, 52, Figure 5). The top surface 24 may be of sponge material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259573-A (GB)
Title: Measuring and regulating the air concentration in a chamber
Inventor: THIBAULT DIDIER
IPC: G01N27/406
Filed: 1992-09-11
Abstract: Air concentration in chamber 1 is measured by solid electrolyte oxygen sensor 2 located in cavity 4 which is maintained at a substantially constant temperature equal to the maximum sensitivity temperature of the sensor 2. The sensor output voltage K1 is converted into air concentration (C1%), and is also compared with a reference voltage value (W), for controlling the air injection into or air removal from the chamber 1 when the voltage measured is less than or greater than the reference voltage value (W). A pressure sensor 9 may be used to obtain absolute values of oxygen concentration and the sensor temperature is preferably about 750 DEG C. The system may be used in installations for processing textile yarns by thermofixation, in an atmosphere containing air and steam. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271680-A (GB)
Title: Back-up Arrangement of a Battery Power Supply for an Appliance
Inventor: MCARDLE JOE
IPC: G11C5/14
Filed: 1992-10-13
Abstract: A capacitor 3 is operable as a back-up for a battery 2 which powers an appliance, but the capacitor 3 is only charged up from the battery 2 in response to sensing an imminent loss of power output from the battery 2, thereby avoiding the power wastage that would occur due to capacitor leakage current if the capacitor 3 was always connected across the battery 2. The appliance may be telecommunications, refrigeration, air-conditioning, medical or monitoring equipment, or particularly a programmable domestic heating system controller having a microprocessor 1. Imminent loss of battery power may be detected by monitoring for power output to fall below a predetermined limit, or by means of a switch 5 which opens when a hinged cover is opened to allow exchange of battery 2. In response to opening of switch 5, microprocessor 1 turns on a transistor 8 so that capacitor 3 then charges from battery 2, the microprocessor 1 is put into "STOP" mode, and when the battery 2 has been removed capacitor 3 discharges via transistor 8 and resistor 9 to return the RAM contents of microprocessor 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260882-A (GB)
Title: A cordless telephone arranged for operation in a frequency hopping system
Inventor: GILLIS MARK E
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 1992-10-13
Abstract: The telephone conserves battery power in a handset unit (20) when this unit is located remote from an associated base unit (10) and in a standby state. While in this standby state, the handset unit resides in a low power monitoring mode and monitors a channel pseudo-randomly selected from a plurality of available channels in the frequency hopping band for receipt of an initialization signal from the associated base unit. The base unit similarly monitors this selected one of the channels for receipt of this initialization signal from the handset unit. Should ongoing communications between the base unit and the handset unit be inadvertently interrupted, the cordless telephone quickly re-establishes communications in the frequency hopping system through an initialization process executed by both the handset unit and the base unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263291-A (GB)
Title: A wall tie
Inventor: LENNON GABRIEL
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1992-11-16
Abstract: A wall tie (1) has formations (7, 8) which are made by partly cutting-out disc-shaped portions of a metal strip. Mortar can then engage the remaining aperture and the formation to give very good grip. Because the mortar-engaging formations are between extremities of the tie (1) these may be curved for improved safety. An efficient and versatile production method involves stamping from blank strip in a one-step process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276902-A (GB)
Title: Door core with moulded-on edge
Inventor: FERGUSON VICTOR PAUL
IPC: B29C70/76
Filed: 1993-04-07
Abstract: A door 10 having plastics edging moulded onto a core 20 to provide an L-shaped moulding 30 of which an upright limb 31 is T-shaped in cross-section and the bottom limb 32 is U-shaped in cross-section. The moulding may provide a lock mounting and further mouldings may provide hinge mountings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266832-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to biscuits
Inventor: EVANS GARFIELD GEORGE
IPC: A21C3/02
Filed: 1993-06-02
Abstract: A process for producing biscuits comprises forming a dough (1) into generally laminar portions each having a corrugated configuration and baking the portions to form biscuits. The corrugated configuration is such that the resistance to breaking of the biscuits is greater in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the corrugations extend than in the direction in which the corrugations extend by a factor of at least 1.5. In a preferred process, dough is formed into a sheet (1b) having a corrugated configuration (preferably by feeding a flat sheet of dough to a pair of corrugated rollers (6)). Individual portions are cut out from the corrugated sheet (1b) and baked to form the biscuits.
Patent GB-2281190-A (GB)
Title: Brassiere
Inventor: GREEN LINDA
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 1993-08-13
Abstract: A brassiere comprising a body portion for encircling the body of a wearer, the body portion including a pair of breast cups and associated with each breast cup a reinforcing wire 14 extending along the periphery of the cup from an upper edge 31 of the body defining an arm opening to terminate at the lower region of the cup. Preferably each wire terminates beyond a respective centre line 19 of the associated cup. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272472-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic clamping bar for a security door
Inventor: SLATTERY WILLIAM
IPC: E06B5/02
Filed: 1993-11-22
Abstract: A security door system for protecting a doorway or other aperture in a building which is temporarily unoccupied (for example during refurbishment) comprises a door frame (10, 12, 14, 16) having uprights (10, 12) and lintel (14) of substantially L-shaped section which overlie the doorway and also extend rearwardly into the doorway to prevent the frame being wedged away from the doorway by vandals. A door panel (4, 104) is hinged into the frame and is locked in place by closing and then pressing downwards to engage hooks (76, 78, 80) provided around the periphery of the door panel. The door frame is secured over the doorway being protected by means of a telescopic clamping bar 60. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273212-A (GB)
Title: Converter for switched reluctance motor
Inventor: BOLTON HUGH ROBERT
IPC: H02P25/08
Filed: 1993-12-01
Abstract: In a converter for a switched reluctance motor SPSR, the d.c. link includes a series diode Db and a shunt capacitor Cb which form a voltage boosting circuit The boosting circuit enhances the performance of the converter by providing a high boost voltage during the current pull-up and pull-down periods and hence decreasing the current rise and fall time. The converter can be in the form of a half-bridge inverter for a single phase switched reluctance motor SPSR or a polyphase switched reluctance motor (Fig 11b) or can be in the form of an inverter for a polyphase bifilar switched reluctance motor (Fig 11a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274228-A (GB)
Title: Controlling handoff in a cellular mobile radio system
Inventor: SHIOTSUKI HIROFUMI
IPC: H04W36/30
Filed: 1994-01-12
Abstract: In order to reduce the number of measurements of signal strength for implementing a handoff of a mobile unit M1, M2 located within a given land site (cell), strength of a signal transmitted from said mobile unit is measured at the land site 10. Further, the land site measures a threshold level crossing rate based on the signal transmitted from the mobile to be handed off. The land site 10 applies a handoff request to a MTSO if the land site detects that the measured signal strength falls below a predetermined handoff threshold. The handoff request includes information indicating the level crossing rate which is dependant on the speed of the mobile unit. The MTSO compares the level crossing rate with a predetermined value, and determines a plurality of land sites each of which is to measure the signal strength for implementing a handoff according to the comparison result. Thus for slow speed mobiles, land sites adjacent and surrounding the curent site may be used. For high speed units, land sites further away may be interrogated (Fig. 4 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274920-A (GB)
Title: Marker probe
Inventor: SWART MARK A
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1994-01-27
Abstract: A test fixture 10 for testing printed circuit boards comprises an array of electrically conductive test probes 28 mounted within the fixture, a marker probe 30 mounted for contact with the board 12, and a marker probe drive motor 37 for rotating the marker probe in response to an output signal 29 from a circuit board tester. During testing, the test probes 28 contact the board 12 to produce a test signal indicating pass/fail status of the board. At the same time the marker probe 30 is drawn into spring biased contact with the board 12. For each board that passes the test, the test signal operates the drive motor 37 for a short time interval to rotate the marker probe to apply an identifying mark to the board, indicating that the board has passed the test. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275978-A (GB)
Title: Brake booster
Inventor: HIRASHITA HIROSHI
IPC: B60T13/569
Filed: 1994-02-23
Abstract: The inner periphery of a power piston 6 which is connected to a valve body 3 of a brake booster comprises a radial portion 6A which is disposed in abutment against an end face 3d of a step formed on the valve body, an annular groove 6B located radially outward of the radial portion, and a step 6d formed at the boundary between the radial portion and the annular groove. The provision of the annular groove and the step assures sufficient strength around the inner periphery of the power piston without requiring an increased wall thickness of the power piston. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278011-A (GB)
Title: Fault protective battery cap for a portable gas sensor incorporates fuse to interrupt flow of battery current
Inventor: WAGNER DAVID D
IPC: H01M50/583
Filed: 1994-05-12
Abstract: A portable gas sensing device 10 includes a fault protective battery cap 28 to interrupt flow of battery current exceeding a threshold level, the battery cap 28 maintaining the battery used to power gas sensing circuitry within a compartment of the gas sensing device, and also defining a current path from a terminal of the battery to the gas sensing circuitry, the battery cap 28 further including a fuse 44 electrically connected in the current path to interrupt current flow from the battery if the current exceeds the threshold level. The battery cap 28 may be formed of a nonconductive polymeric material which encapsulates a subminiature resistive fuse 44 such that gas from the surrounding atmosphere is incapable of contacting the fuse 44. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278838-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident container with lid
Inventor: MAYES ROBERT HENRY
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1994-06-04
Abstract: A container having an effective tamper-evident means has a container body whose rim defines an upwardly-open channel 8, and a lid with a downwardly dependent skirt 24 received within the channel, the inner surface of the skirt having a step portion 28 which co-operates with a step portion 26 within the channel to prevent relative movement of skirt and channel and the skirt being only liftable from the channel once a tamper-evident portion 12 provided along a portion of the rim of the container body has been displaced or broken off. The step portions 26, 28 may not extend around the entire container rim; if the container has corners the step portions do not extend around the corners but the tamper evident portion extends around at least one corner, (Figure 1). Perforations may be provided in the bottom wall 14 of the channel to define the edge of the tamper evident portion 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278595-A (GB)
Title: Support member
Inventor: CUMBERLAND DAVID
IPC: B65D33/16
Filed: 1993-01-25
Abstract: A support member (1) for use with a sheet material packaging is described. The support member comprises an elongated spar (6) adapted for attachment to said sheet material, and a hook member (5) attached to said spar for hanging said spar therefrom. In one embodiment the packaging material may comprise a carrier bag, and goods such as clothes, for example, may be hung on the support member when used as a clothes hanger for display purposes. When the clothing is purchased, it may be packed inside the carrier bag which is then closed by the support member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278503-A (GB)
Title: Self-locking heat sinks for surface mount devices
Inventor: SOULE CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 1993-02-25
Abstract: A structure for attaching a heat sink to an electronic package comprising a pin (10) having a compressible point (16), the point being adapted to pass through aligned holes in a heat sink (40) and a printed circuit board (60) so that the point compresses as it passes into two holes and flexes back to an expanded position after it exits the printed circuit board hole opposite the heat sink thereby holding the heat sink to the board with the electronic package (50) therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-942773-A (GB)
Abstract: 942,773. Intercommunication devices. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES Ltd. March 16, 1962, No. 10136/62. Headings H4K and H4R. An intercommunication device which provides two-way transmission between two stations comprises switches a and b, Fig. 1, which oscillate, under the control of oscillator O, and alternately connect microphone M1 via amplifier V to loud-speaker L2 or microphone M2 via amplifier V to loud-speaker L1. As soon as a signal is detected at the input to one of the loud-speakers L1 or L2 by device G the oscillation of switches a and b is interrupted to maintain the connection giving rise to the signal until the signal ceases, when the oscillation is resumed. In an alternative arrangement two amplifiers are used, one associated with each microphone, Fig. 2, not shown. To increase the signal to noise ratio the circuit shown in Fig. 3 may be inserted in the input to the loud-speaker, the resistor R may be adjustable to provide alteration in the degree of noise suppression.