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Patent GB-2127505-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle brake controller
Inventor: KITA YASUO
IPC: B60T8/1766
Filed: 1983-07-20
Abstract: A vehicle brake controller for controlling a vehicle brake system including a source of pressure 3, an actuator 4 for controlling the pressure supplied to brakes 13, 14 and a brake pedal 10 for operating the brake system is provided with an electronic data processor 1 arranged so as to keep uniform the relationship between the pedal effort and the effectiveness of the braking independently of the change in various driving conditions. Data processor 1 stores an optimum braking relationship derived from previous braking operations, processes the signals from the sensors 18, 19 which respectively sense actual declaration and pedal effort, computes a desired deceleration and gives a control signal to the control valve 2 so that the actual deceleration will be equal to the desired deceleration. An inertia sensor may replace rotary speed sensor 18 for detecting actual deceleration and an actuator sensor and load sensors on each wheel may be additionally employed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2128962-A (GB)
Title: Moulded carton locking system
Inventor: BIXLER KENNETH DAVISON
IPC: B65D85/32
Filed: 1983-08-30
Abstract: A locking system used with a moulded carton e.g. for eggs has a lock flange 13 moulded in the upwardly projecting direction and attached to the base 11 of the carton and a protrusion 16 on the lock flange 13 which fits into an opening 17 in a cover 12. For additional engagement security, an indent 21 on the lower lip of the opening 17 engages the bottom surface 22 of the protrusion 16. A creased hinge line 23 joins the lock flange 13 and base 11 and compressive pressure exerted by abutments 40 maintains an engaging force of the protrusion 16 with the opening 17 through which it extends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146825-A (GB)
Title: Parking guide
Inventor: CORLESS ARTHUR
IPC: E04H6/42
Filed: 1983-09-02
Abstract: A device for indicating when a vehicle is close to an object, e.g. a wall, comprises a substantially vertical contact bar 20 and a lever 22 which move pivotally about pivot 18 which is attached to two metal support plates 10. An indicator arm 26 is hingedly attached at 16 between the plates 10 at the other end of the plates. The end of lever arm 22 bears upon the indicator arm 26 near to the pivot 16. When a vehicle comes into contact with bar 20, a small angular displacement of bar 20 causes a larger angular displacement of indicator bar 26 to the near vertical position, and the driver knows that he is then close to the object. The indicator arm 26. which may have a 'stop' sign or coloured strip attached, returns to the horizontal under gravity. The device may be attached to the object or may be mounted on a free-standing frame. A plate may be attached to the contact bar 20 so that a thin part of a vehicle, e.g. a tow bar ball can move the bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2127034-A (GB)
Title: Epoxy modified structural adhesives having improved heat resistance
Inventor: DAWDY TERRANCE HARRIS
IPC: C08F291/00
Filed: 1983-09-13
Abstract: Structural adhesive systems having improved heat resistance comprising a solution or dispersion of a polymeric material in a monomer copolymerizable therewith, an unsaturated organophosphorus partial ester and an epoxy resin are disclosed.
Patent GB-2132780-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for maintaining a cathode ray tube image in relation to the light acceptance range of a photographic film
Inventor: HADDICK DAVID HAROLD
IPC: H04N5/91
Filed: 1983-10-21
Abstract: Apparatus and a method are provided for controlling the brightness and brightness range of a CRT produced image to improve the resolution of photographs of that image in dependence upon the brightness acceptance range of the photographic material used. Means to sense the brightness of an image, & measurements of representative samples of the signals supplied to the CRT, enable the operator to set the image brightness in accordance with predetermined values.
Patent GB-2134457-A (GB)
Title: Tyre-pressure regulating unit
Inventor: BROCKMANN HEINRICH
IPC: B60C23/00
Filed: 1984-01-30
Abstract: The compressed air and central air pressure pipes (7, 8) are bent to a U-shape so as to embrace the wheel between their connection to the outboard rotary manifold (6) and their securement to the axle in the region of the bearing (9). The arrangement permits simple maintenance of the rotary manifold, may be retro-fitted and is robust and reliable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2135854-A (GB)
Title: Line-powered modem
Inventor: REDDING ROBERT JAMES
IPC: H04M19/08
Filed: 1984-02-01
Abstract: A modem for connection between data transmitter receiver apparatus and a transmission line (3) includes an inductance simulation circuit (12) for providing a low d.c. resistance to allow circulation of a line holding current, whilst presenting a high a.c. shunt impedance to the audio data tones on the line. The simulation circuit (12) comprises a high gain amplifier (13, 14) connected across an input resistor (22) in the modem line coupling circuit (1-24). The audio tones are fed to the input of the amplifier via a capacitor (18) and the amplifier applies amplified tone signals across the input resistor to augment the tones thereacross. The conductive transistors also act as a low resistance connected across the input resistor for the passage of the line holding current. The input resistor is connected, in series with two zener diodes (9,10), across the line, and the series circuit receives the line voltage and produces therefrom positive and negative power supplies (7,11) for energising the entire modem. The modem may be constructed as an integrated circuit on a single chip with relatively few discrete components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2161377-A (GB)
Title: Pool
Inventor: HARTWELL ALEC WHITAKER
IPC: E04H4/00
Filed: 1984-07-12
Abstract: A pool is formed from a plurality of inner surround members (1) and a plurality of outer surround members (2). A pool liner (3) is held adjacent the edge thereof between the inner and outer surround members (1, 2). Thus, a pool can be built quickly and easily without the use of tools or cement. Preferably, the inner and outer surround members (1, 2) are held together by coping members (5) and wire, tape etc 7 is secured around the outer periphery of the members 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2148618-A (GB)
Title: Logic signal multiplier circuit
Inventor: SALCHLI FRANCOIS HENRI
IPC: G04G19/00
Filed: 1984-09-06
Abstract: There is disclosed a logic signal multiplier circuit which includes the interconnection of a plurality of inverters having outputs interconnected by a capacitor. Each of the inverters includes complementary transistors having their gates connected to a common terminal such that each inverter may be controlled by a separate clock control signal. The control signals are coupled to provide a three-phase operation of the circuit which insures (1) charging of the capacitor between the outputs of the inverters during a first time period, (2) an increase of the voltage at a node of one of the inverters to a value which is twice the value of the supply voltage driving the inverters during a second time period, and (3) coupling of that same node to ground during a third time period. Diodes are interconnected in each of the inverter circuits to prevent discharge of the capacitor during times that selected ones of the transistors forming the inverter circuits are conductive.
Patent GB-2152947-A (GB)
Title: Marine coating and certain new terpolymers for use therein
Inventor: SGHIBARTZ CRISTIAN MARIUS
IPC: C09D133/06
Filed: 1984-12-20
Abstract: Marine coating comprising a film-forming acrylic polymer, characterised in that the acrylic polymer comprises units of the following monomers:   <IMAGE>  is disclosed. Acrylic terpolymers comprising units of the following monomers:   <IMAGE> 3. triorganotin methacrylates or acrylates, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2156086-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in measuring alternating voltages
Inventor: JONES DR BARRY EDWARD
IPC: G01R15/16
Filed: 1985-02-13
Abstract: Apparatus for use in measuring the amplitude of a first alternating voltage (VK) of a first frequency (FK) carried on a conductor (19), includes an electrode (1) designed to encircle a portion of the conductor (19) to define a capacitor. A source (3) of alternating voltage of known amplitude (VM) and frequency (fM) is provided, a second capacitor (5) being connected in series with the source (3) between the electrode (1) and a point of a reference potential. A ratiometer (15) responsive to the ratio of the first and second frequency components ( delta VM, VK') of the voltage across the second capacitor (5) provides an indication of the amplitude of the first voltage (VK). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2171596-A (GB)
Title: Stand stool
Inventor: GRANGE KENNETH HENRY
IPC: A47C12/02
Filed: 1985-02-28
Abstract: The invention concerns a stand stool on which a person can both sit and stand. It comprises a storage container (10) having a generally flat upper surface which preferably takes the form of a lift-up hinged lid (12). The lower portion of the stool is provided with three or more spring-loaded retractable wheels (20) which serve the same function as those in a kick step in that they retract upwards when a person sits or stands on the stool to permit the lower edges (26) of the container to rest on the floor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159551-A (GB)
Title: Vertical structures
Inventor: VIRY BERNARD
IPC: E04C2/08
Filed: 1985-04-09
Abstract: Procedure for the realization of vertical constructions, characterized in that it consists in manufacturing in advance standardized modular elements that are then assembled on site, each element being composed of a sheet metal panel 5 with a smooth outer side to which are welded rigidification and reinforcing ribs 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174200-A (GB)
Title: Coin-operated alcohol meter
Inventor: ANTAS BENGT
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 1985-04-22
Abstract: In known coin-operated alcometers, it is necessary that the test maker exhales with a certain minimum pressure and for a certain time period, usually five seconds, for the sampling to be successful. In the device according to the invention, an alcohol sensor is used which takes a relatively small sample when the exhalation pressure begins to drop. The alcohol sensor is made ready for sampling whenever the pressure of the exhalation air begins to drop, not earlier, however, than 0.5 seconds after a sufficient pressure has been obtained. The device comprises an alcohol sensor, a pressure sensor, a timer and a signal lamp or horn.
Patent GB-2176638-A (GB)
Title: Circuit arrangement for generating an output signal which is representative of the product of first and second electrical quantities
Inventor: GOWTHORPE ALAN
IPC: G06G7/161
Filed: 1985-06-10
Abstract: An output signal which is representative of the product of a pair of electrical quantities, e.g. voltage and current, applied to respective input terminals (3,4) and which is suitable for transmission to a remote point is generated at an output terminal (6) by converting the value of each quantity to a pulse-width- modulated pulse train by means of respective converters (1,9). If the value of its input quantity is x, each converter produces a pulse train the pulse-to-interval (i.e. mark/space) ratio of which is (1 + Ax):(1 - Ax) where A is a constant. The repetition rate of the output pulses of one converter e.g. 9 is high relative to that of the other. The output signal of one converter (9) can be inverted by means of the signal from the other converter (1) applied at control input (5). Thus a pulse train appears at the output terminal (6) in which the proportion of time for which pulses are present (ie. the mark/space ratio) is representative of the product, unity work/space ratio representing a zero product. The pulses may be integrated using either analogue (Fig. 2), or digital (Fig. 3) leaky integration techniques to provide a steady result. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2162068-A (GB)
Title: Tooth dowel
Inventor: NOONE ROBERT
IPC: A61C13/30
Filed: 1985-07-22
Abstract: A tooth dowel 13 for fixing in a drilled root canal is electrolytically etched to give a micro-retentive surface yielding a strong bond with a luting agent 12. The dowel is preferably tapered made of cobalt chrome, nickel chrome, or nickel chrome beryllium alloy, and is cast and etched in nitric acid followed by ultrasonic cleaning in hydrochloric acid. The dowel may have projections at its top end. It may also have a fibre optic bundle in a spiral groove along its length, the fibres being of varying lengths, to allow light to be supplied to the whole mass of surrounding luting agent if a light- setting luting agent is being used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195810-A (GB)
Title: Multichannel audio signal reproduction
Inventor: IVE JOHN GOODWIN SPENCER
IPC: G11B5/008
Filed: 1986-10-07
Abstract: In a multichannel audio signal reproducing method or apparatus, a plurality of audio signals are reproduced from a recording medium 1, the audio signals as reproduced being fixed in time relative to one another, and at least one reproduced audio signal is re-timed relative to at least one other reproduced audio signal by delaying the one reproduced audio signal, the delay being effected by temporarily storing the one reproduced audio signal in digital form in a bit storage device (11) such as a random access memory arrangement (11) (Fig. 2) or a shift register arrangement (21) (Fig. 3). The delay may be controllably variable. An alternative arrangement is detailed involving audio and video signals (Fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179462-A (GB)
Title: Image density adjustment
Inventor: ISHIDA MASATO
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1986-10-09
Abstract: A variable magnification slit-scan computer-controlled photocopier, which employs a photoconductive drum, has alternative automatic and manual density control modes. Switching between automatic and manual control modes is effected by a key 206, the operative mode being shown by a display 220 or 221 respectively. Automatic control is in response to light falling on a photosensor (121, Fig. 1). Manual control is effected by a knob 207. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196527-A (GB)
Title: Filing units
Inventor: FOGARTY JOHN PATRICK
IPC: B42F15/00
Filed: 1986-10-31
Abstract: A filing unit comprising a plurality of sub-units (10) mounted for sliding movement into and out of an opening or openings in a support structure on supporting runner beams (18) which are extended and retracted relative to said structure and relative to the sub-units as the sub-units are respectively pulled out and pushed back wherein said beams (18) are so mounted that they lie inwardly of, and are covered by, outer wall parts (14) of the respective sub-units when the sub- units are pulled out. Embodiments show use as a filing cabinet where the frame is used to suspend files, a flat shelf, a shelf with recesses therein for discs, for storage of box files or with wire storage baskets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198714-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool for beer cask or keg
Inventor: CLARK ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B67B7/42
Filed: 1986-12-12
Abstract: A hand tool has a first opening for engaging about a vent peg and a handle whereby the tool can be manipulated by a user to ease the peg from its seating in a beer container. The preferred tool includes jaws (12) for grasping and removing a vent peg from a cask, a protrusion (16) for loosening a tut, a lip (20) for removing a cap from a keg valve, a blade (22) for facilitating removal of an end-cap from a beer tap, and a hole (14) for hanging the tool when not in use, which may be hexagonal for use in tightening or untightening a nut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200665-A (GB)
Title: Ornamental building brick
Inventor: MCCANN PETER
IPC: E04C1/39
Filed: 1987-01-29
Abstract: A symmetrical brick formed within an isosceles triangle with holes formed to take dowels at the eight points of flat contact. The bricks tessellate to form an apertured wall and are interchangeable and transportable as the dowels need not be fixed permanently. The brick may be formed by moulding, or by machine tooling from a solid mass. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194913-A (GB)
Title: Notching gemstones
Inventor: NATIV EFRAIM
IPC: A44C27/00
Filed: 1987-08-18
Abstract: A gem holder for fixedly holding a plurality of gemstones 2 during notching by means of a laser comprises a plurality of relatively flat strips 14, each having a plurality of datum notches 18 cut across at least one of its longitudinal edges, and a base plate 10, at least the upper surface of which is provided with at least one set of substantially parallel slots in which the strips are insertable to be securely held therein. With the strips inserted into the slots of the base plate, the datum notches of the strips define a plurality of substantially parallel columns 20. The gem holder is used with notching apparatus comprising a laser device adapted to produce a focussed beam, and means for producing a controlled relative movement between the gem holder and the laser beam along at least two different axes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209101-A (GB)
Title: Optical transducer sensing
Inventor: WILLSON JOLYON PETER
IPC: G01D5/26
Filed: 1987-08-23
Abstract: A remotely detected optical transducer system has a plurality of optical transducers 68 coupled via different optical path lengths to a common signal processor and a common pulsed light source 74. Each transducer 68 produces a wavelength encoded output pulse in response to an interrogation pulse from the light source 74. The respective transducer output pulses arrive at the signal processor in a time division multiplexed form. At the signal processor the pulses are firstly wavelength de-multiplexed by a graded index rod lens and wedge grating assembly 80 which disperses the different wavelengths along a first co-ordinate direction. The simultaneous wavelength de-multiplexed output pulses are applied to the entry slit of a streak tube 86. The deflection plates 92 of the tube produce perpendicular to the slit. A ramp voltage 98 applied to the plates is synchronised with the interrogation pulses. Successive arriving groups of wavelength de-multiplexed pulses are thus separated and imaged on a phosphor screen 94. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196611-A (GB)
Title: Stackable and nestable containers
Inventor: SLINN ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B65D21/04
Filed: 1987-10-20
Abstract: A container of the storage bin type, adapted to be supported on a louvred plate or the like has a front wall 21 half the height of the other walls 3,6,7. Projections 9,10 on the outside of the side walls 6,7 cooperate with projections 20 and recesses 18 on the insides of the side walls 6,7 to permit the containers to be stacked if superimposed in the same orientation and to be nested if stacked in alternate orientations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208365-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose tiler's tool
Inventor: NEWMAN ANTHONY IAN
IPC: B28D1/22
Filed: 1988-07-26
Abstract: There is disclosed a tiler's tool comprising a tile breaker having pivoted handles (11 and 12) and a head (13) providing an anvil (14), there being a tile cutter (15) retractably mounted in said head. The tool may also incorporate a grout remover, measuring scale, spirit level and abrasive surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209146-A (GB)
Title: Mooring device
Inventor: ROBERTS HENRY
IPC: B63B22/02
Filed: 1988-08-30
Abstract: A mooring device (10, 10a, 10b, 60) is described which is particularly suitable for use with boats or like craft and which allows a mooring rope (30) to be readily attached to secure a boat to the mooring device (10, 10a, 10b, 60). The mooring device (10, 10a, 10b, 60) remains substantially in an upright position in all weather conditions and does not become entangled with pennant ropes (22) even in poor weather conditions. The mooring device (10, 10a, 10b, 60) is in the form of a float (12) which is located in a predetermined location and which has an upper portion (16, 16a, 16b, 24, 24a, 24b, 88) adapted to allow relatively easy attachment of a mooring rope (30). Embodiments of the invention are described with accompanying drawings. A mooring device comprises a float (12) which is located in a predetermined location by a chain 14 and which has an upwardly projecting post (16) with at least one outwardly extending projection (23) adapted to allow relatively easy engagement of a boat mooring rope. The mooring device remains substantially in an upright position in all weather conditions and does not become entangled with pennant ropes (22) even in poor weather conditions. Various embodiments of the invention are described which may also include a pick-up buoy 18 and a fender buoy 27 at the post head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211648-A (GB)
Title: Guitar strap attachment
Inventor: HIGGINS PETER STUART
IPC: G10D1/08
Filed: 1988-10-21
Abstract: A guitar strap attachment comprises an attachment member (1) having first attachment means (2) at one end for attachment to a guitar strap (23), an aperture (7) for cooperation with the head of a button stud (25) on the guitar (20) and second attachment means (4) for the attachment of a wire or cable (26) to the attachment member (1). The wire or cable may connect to a microphone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213087-A (GB)
Title: Magazine with staple bar retaining means
Inventor: MITSUHASHI YOSHIO
IPC: B25C5/16
Filed: 1988-12-16
Abstract: A hand-operated top loading stapler capable of holding a plurality of staple bars in alignment with one another, comprising a staple open-topped magazine (3) pivoted at one end on a base (2) for holding two or more bars of staples (S) in a row, and a handle (4) also pivoted at one end on the base and having an ejector (22) on its free end for expelling the successive staples from within the staple magazine against an anvil (5) on the base. The staple bars within the magazine are spring urged toward its free end by pusher means (14,19). In order to positively hold the bars of staples (S) in neat alignment within the staple magazine (3) in the face of the thrust of the pusher means (14, 19), retainer means are provided which comprise a pair of rows of bosses (13, 13b, 13c) lugs or ribs (11, 11a, 11c) formed respectively on a pair of side walls (12) of the staple magazine in overhanging relation to the staple bars loaded therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228870-A (GB)
Title: Breast developer
Inventor: GUU M E
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 1989-03-08
Abstract: A breast developer includes a dome-shaped receptor (10) for receiving a breast, a control unit (20) having a gear actuatable by thumbscrews (22), a handgrip (30) controllably insertable into the dome-shaped receptor (10), a low speed motor (40) installed within the handgrip (30) including an axle (41) for transmitting rotating motion; a contact unit (50) subject to direct contact with the breast being rotatable by the low speed motor (40) through the axle (41); and a protection unit (60) made of water-proof material for connection to the axle (41) at a position between the contact unit (50) and the motor (40). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216406-A (GB)
Title: Handle assembly for use with door locking device
Inventor: KATO YUICHI
IPC: E05B85/12
Filed: 1989-03-10
Abstract: A handle 25 shaped like a rectangular frame has a first U-shaped part 26, 27A, 27B and a second U-shaped part 28A, 28B, 29 which are connected at their foot portions to form the frame-like structure, the U-shaped parts being inclined relative to each other. The handle 25 is pivotally held by a body 10, with the first U-shaped part exposed to the outside of the body and the second U-shaped part put in a recess in the body. A knob 40 is pivotally mounted on the frame-like handle 25. A coil spring 50 biases the handle 25 so as to urge the first U-shaped part toward the bottom 15 of the recess in the body 10. …<IMAGE>…