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Patent GB-2156899-A (GB)
Title: Hinges
Inventor: SANDLING KJELL HARRY
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 1984-04-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for hingedly interconnecting two sectional elements (1,2), e.g. for windows or doors. Each sectional element (1,2) has a channel (3) extending along the entire sectional element and having an opening over its entire length. Two elongated connecting members (5), interconnected by means of a rigid web (6) are insertable each in one channel (3) via the opening of said channel. At least one longitudinally slit sleeve (7) for each connecting member (5) is adapted, after insertion of each connecting member in its respective channel, to be pushed over the connecting member to non-rotatably engage and retain said connecting member in said channel. The cross-sectional shape of the channel (3) and/or the outer cross- sectional shape of the sleeve (7) is circular. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140077-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator actuator
Inventor: MOSS CYRIL HERBERT
IPC: E05F1/10
Filed: 1984-05-11
Abstract: A ventilator comprises a panel or glazed sash (4) mounted in a frame installed in a building and pivotable about a first horizontal axis (10) which is slideable along a vertical path defined in the frame (by shoe 9). The panel (4) is also supported by a pair of first arms (5), one end of which is pivotally connected to the frame (at 7) and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the panel (at 8). One end of a second arm (14) is pivotally connected to the panel (4) (at 15) and the other end of the arm (14) is pivotally connected to a third arm (12), the other end of which is rotatable about a second horizontal axis by means of a pneumatic torque actuator (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140319-A (GB)
Title: Diesel engine fuel filter
Inventor: SCHULTZ JOHN
IPC: F02M37/32
Filed: 1984-05-29
Abstract: A diesel engine fuel filter screws onto a header (12) within which is nested a fuel reservoir (14) containing electrical heaters that are energized when the engine electrical system is switched on. The reservoir is connected directly upstream of the filter, and the connection between the header and filter defines on annular space (160) devoid of fuel, so that the heated fuel flows directly to the top portions of the filter without having to push waxed fuel ahead of it. Thus the fuel in the filter becomes unwaxed by contact with the warmed fuel and passes through the filter outlet (32) to the engine. The reservoir is a flat annular chamber with a radial wall constraining flow round almost 360 degrees from inlet to outlet and contains two disc-like heaters, diametrically spaced and thermostatically controlled. The reservoir outlet extends vertically so that the reservoir always contains fuel. The assembly also includes an upstream primer pump (26) and a water discharge valve (84), opened manually in response to an electric signal from probe (110). The filter includes a pleated paper element (16) upstream of a fine mesh coalescer (28). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2146177-A (GB)
Title: Substrates for interconnecting electronic components
Inventor: LASSEN CHARLES L
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 1984-09-05
Abstract: A process for making substrates for interconnecting components in which a filament is applied and affixed to a base in a pre-programmed pattern, the base surface and applied filaments are coated with a coating and the coating is hardened to form a substantially flat surface over the base and filaments. The coated base is then positioned on a table movable along "x" and "y" axes and the coated base is positioned under a high energy beam at pre-programmed points on the applied filament pattern and access openings are formed in the coating on the base at such points to expose the filament at each such point so that the exposed filament can be interfaced with the exposed surface of the coated base and articles for mounting and interconnecting components formed thereby.
Patent GB-2146377-A (GB)
Title: External secondary window panel arrangement
Inventor: CLOTWORTHY JOHN
IPC: E06B3/28
Filed: 1984-09-07
Abstract: A protective fitting 1 for a window opening 2 in the wall 3 of a building comprises a frame 4 with a peripheral flange 6 for engaging the exterior of the wall 3 around the opening 2. A portion 11 of the frame 4 accommodates a screening panel 12 in alignment with the window 16. A tapering wall portion 5 of the frame extends between the lip 6 and portion 11, so that the screening panel 12 is maintained at a spacing from the wall 3 while an air space is defined within the fitting between the screening panel and the window 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2164780-A (GB)
Title: Methods of recording and reproducing audio signals
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES HEDLEY
IPC: H04N5/782
Filed: 1984-09-17
Abstract: A method of recording a digital audio signal in association with a digital video signal which is to be recorded in oblique tracks on a magnetic tape using a rotary head the rotational frequency of which is locked to the digital video signal, comprises the steps of assembling incoming audio data words which correspond to successive samples of an audio signal into groups nominally of N audio data words where N is the number of audio samples corresponding to the digital video signal to be recorded in one oblique track, allowing the number of audio data words in each group to vary preferably over the range N-1 to N+1 to maintain synchronism of the audio signal with the rotational frequency of the rotary head, coding the audio data words into error-correcting blocks for recording by the rotary head, and associating with each error-correcting block a status code for use on reproduction and which indicates whether the number of audio data words in the corresponding group is N-1, or N+1.
Patent GB-2165081-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic head
Inventor: MUKAE HIDEAKI
IPC: G11B5/17
Filed: 1984-09-28
Abstract: A magnetic head includes a magnetic core (13), insulative coatings (18) on at least those side surfaces (22) of the magnetic core (13) which face the central opening (16), and coils (19) wound around the magnetic core (13) and extending through said opening (16) with the insulative coatings (18) interposed between the coils (19) and the core surfaces (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2166495-A (GB)
Title: Lifting bags
Inventor: MORREY PETER
IPC: B66F3/35
Filed: 1984-11-02
Abstract: A lifting bag suitable for use in a lift is provided which comprises a pair of generally tapered envelopes (1, 2) sealingly joined together at the smaller ends thereof (3, 4) each of the larger ends (6, 7) being joined to respective substantially rigid members (8, 9), the bag being adapted to be inflated or deflated by fluid pressurising means (12) such that the large ends (6, 7) are movable relative to each other along an axis (X) on which each envelope (1, 2) remains generally concentric. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151124-A (GB)
Title: Domestic forced air dry roaster
Inventor: HIGNETT GERALD ARTHUR
IPC: A23N12/08
Filed: 1984-12-10
Abstract: A forced air dry roaster for home roasting or drying a variety of products is provided with variable output electrical heater (25) and a variable speed fan (5) for blowing a stream of heated air into and through an upright tubular chamber (8) so as to fluidise and heat the product (47) placed in the bottom of the chamber. The heater output and the fan speed are independently adjusted to suit the product and the processing desired, but irrespective of the settings the flow of air to the chamber (8) from the fan (5) is substantially undamped to maintain efficient and uniform heating of the product. The heater (25) may also be thermostatically controlled in response to a thermistor (28) which is located in the chamber (8) and is connected to a temperature indicator and thermostat control (29). The roaster may also have a timer for switching off the heater automatically after a preset time and possibly also automatically switching off the fan (5) after a preset time. The product chamber preferably has a fixed lower section (9, 12) and a removable upper section (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168849-A (GB)
Title: Pull-type electric switch with indicating device
Inventor: CHIEN HAI-YUAN
IPC: H01H17/22
Filed: 1984-12-13
Abstract: An improved pull-type electric switch with an indicating device (90) includes driving mechanism (60), casing parts (61, 67) and a base support (80) having a cylindrical conducting member (70) cooperating with a plurality of switch contacts disposed in the base support (80). The cylindrical member (70) is operatively connected to the driving mechanism (60) for rotation via an axle rod (64). The axle rod (64) has a reduced rectangular part (642) extending through the top surface of the casing part (61) to drive an indicating device (90) which will clearly indicate the axle rod rotation brought about by a pull on the cord (66). Device (90) can be used to manually operate the switching mechanism (60). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2153538-A (GB)
Title: Pressure transducer
Inventor: CARTER ROY EDWARD
IPC: G01L19/04
Filed: 1984-12-28
Abstract: A pressure transducer comprising an elongate hollow outer housing having a pressure sensor diaphragm and externally positioned fixing means which facilitates pressure tight introduction of the diaphragm into a pressure sensing port provided in apparatus capable of generating pressures to be sensed, two elongate members positioned within the outer housing in operative association with the diaphragm so as to move differentially in a direction parallel with the longitudinal axis of the housing consequent upon movement of the diaphragm responsively to a pressure to be sensed, and transducer means responsive to differential movement between the elongate members for producing a signal in dependence upon the pressure sensed.
Patent GB-2153685-A (GB)
Title: Collagen-coated synthetic vascular graft
Inventor: HOFFMAN HARMON
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 1985-01-29
Abstract: A collagen-coated vascular graft includes a porous synthetic vascular graft substrate formed by knitting or weaving with at least three layers of dispersed collagen fibrils. Plasticizers are incorporated into the collagen slurry before application and the slurry is applied in separate coatings by massage and flow through techniques, cross-linked by exposure to formaldhyde vapor and dried.
Patent GB-2172800-A (GB)
Title: Height-adjustable music stand
Inventor: COOK ROBERT JOHN
IPC: A47B19/00
Filed: 1985-03-29
Abstract: A music stand which is adjustable in height using a ratchet mechanism. The required position is secured using a locking bar F which engages beneath the teeth of the ratchet piece C. Stability during adjustment is provided by a slider G which is fixed to the ratchet piece C but is free to move along the fixed stem B. The locking bar is disengaged or engaged by using a knob or by moving the music rest A upwards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2173228-A (GB)
Title: An improved ground anchor
Inventor: LU HSI-HUAN
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 1985-04-03
Abstract: A ground anchor comprises a drill bit 4, an anchor head 1 to which a plurality of swingable arms 2 are pivoted, and a succession of axially aligned components including a double thread nut 9, a connecting rod 3 with an enlarged rear end, and a socket 11 within which such components are rotatable and from which a plurality of steel rods 12 extend rearwardly. Outlet 5 is provided for passing water through the drill head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177285-A (GB)
Title: Energy saving cooking pot
Inventor: TAI-HER YANG
IPC: A47J36/36
Filed: 1985-07-01
Abstract: A cooking utensil including an inner container 2 and an outer container at least partially enclosing the inner container, the outer container including a plurality of inlet apertures 3 serving, in use, to permit heated gases emanating from a heat source to encircle the inner container and thereby decrease cooking time of the contents of the inner container and save heat energy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181247-A (GB)
Title: Transducer for sensing angular motion eg a gyroscope
Inventor: GREENWOOD JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01C19/16
Filed: 1985-10-02
Abstract: The transducer comprises a flexible diaphragm 11 supported at its periphery by a rigid frame 12. The diaphragm is provided with strain gauges 14 and has a central boss 13 for receiving an actuator rod. The transducer may be employed in the construction of a miniature gyroscope, e.g. for an inertial navigation system. In such a gyroscope (Figure 3, not shown), a rotor (35) of the gyroscope is rotatably mounted on a rod (34) which is fixed in the central boss of the transducer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168306-A (GB)
Title: Printing-machine sheet reversing device
Inventor: JESCHKE WILLI
IPC: B65H15/00
Filed: 1985-12-02
Abstract: Two adjacent units 6,7 of a small offset printing machine are linked by a chain system 8 equipped with gripper bridges. The chain system transports the sheet, which has been printed at least once, from one printing unit to the other. The chain system consists of two endless conveyor chains, tapes or belts, which are running parallel. The chain system is wound like a Mobius tape, which means that the sheet transported e.g. on run 11 is turned around its longitudinal axis. This sheet reversing device allows the use of similar printing masters because the sheet is not flicked over (as in conventional units) but simply reversed. The chain system 8 may be mounted for pivotting about bearing 12 whereby the twisted run of the chain system is on the top run. Sheets transported on the straight lower run are therefore turned over and can be printed at unit 7 with a different colour from that in unit 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184633-A (GB)
Title: Boom mounting arrangement
Inventor: GASCOYNE-CECIL RICHARD DAVID
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1985-12-19
Abstract: A boom, primarily for an agricultural crop sprayer, has elongate wing portions 10, 11 which are cantilevered out from a cradle mounting (17). The cradle mounting is pivotally connected to a mounting sub-assembly (18) (Fig 2) for rotational movement about a horizontal axis (19). The sub-assembly is pivotally connected to a vehicle for rotational movement about another horizontal axis. Both axes lie longitudinally of the vehicle. A pneumatically operated ram (34) is connected between the cradle mounting and the sub-assembly for adjusting the relative rotational position therebetween and thereby enable the boom to be maintained parallel to the ground. The ram has an inherent spring stiffness which means that dynamic forces are not transmitted in full between the vehicle and boom as such forces are at least in part absorbed by the ram. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172405-A (GB)
Title: British telecommunications 62 type practice electrical test apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM FRANCIS ANTHONY
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1986-03-04
Abstract: British Telecommunications 62 type practice electrical test apparatus comprises at least one twelve-way test socket (48,50) constructed to fit a British Telecommunications 62 type telecommunications card frame (16), and a connection board (2) for connecting the socket to a circuit as used in British Telecommunications 62 type practice, the connection board (2) having a printed circuit and twelve apertures which enable required connections to be made between the twelve way test socket and the said circuit without the use of discrete wiring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193666-A (GB)
Title: Casting metal using polystyrene pattern in sand mould
Inventor: TAYLOR DAN
IPC: B22C7/02
Filed: 1986-06-27
Abstract: The pattern incorporates a material which is oxidising to carbon under the casting conditions so that carbon generated by destruction of the polystyrene is converted to carbon dioxide and/carbon monoxide and does not contaminate the metal. Alternatively or additionally, the pattern incorporates a material which provides for modification of the metalerical properties of the molten metal, e.g. by introducing an alloying element therein, during casting.
Patent GB-2185637-A (GB)
Title: A panel for fitting to electrical apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM FRANCIS ANTHONY
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1987-01-21
Abstract: A front panel (2) for fitting to electrical apparatus such as a printed circuit board forming part of a eurocard. The panel has connector means for enabling the panel to be connected to the electrical apparatus, the connector means comprising a mounting strip (4) having a pair of mounting lugs (6, 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201025-A (GB)
Title: Language practising set
Inventor: TSAI YU-CHING
IPC: G09B19/06
Filed: 1987-02-10
Abstract: A language practising set, which can, under recording state, store voice signals, by means of a voice synthesizer, into a memory with different addresses, through different coding holes 20...24 on each of the message cards 4. Upon replay, the various coding holes on the message cards are decoded and the voice signals are replayed through the voice synthesizer. A mother of a child can record her voice concerning a picture 26 for combined voice-and-picture teaching. The set could be used to record telephone calls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187355-A (GB)
Title: Laser warning system
Inventor: COLEMAN CLIVE IAN
IPC: G01S7/491
Filed: 1987-02-23
Abstract: In a laser threat warning system for defending a ship, directional sensors 1,2,3,4 are directed to nearer and farther swathes of the sea surface 13,15,17,19. Scattering of an enemy laser beam from points in the two bands enables the direction of the laser source to be determined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211339-A (GB)
Title: Road vehicle courtesy display
Inventor: TATTON NICHOLAS ADRIAN
IPC: G09F13/06
Filed: 1987-10-17
Abstract: A road vehicle courtesy display with an interchangeable message facility may be an additional brake light that, when illuminated rather than just showing a red light, will show clearly the word 'braking' which will act as a readable visible warning to drivers or persons travelling in close proximity behind the vehicle displaying the warning that the driver intends to slow down or stop the vehicle.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215010-A (GB)
Title: Fluid valve
Inventor: BOWEN JOHN FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: F16K15/02
Filed: 1988-02-11
Abstract: A one-way fluid valve comprises a valve body 13 (14) having therein a generally annular valve seat 19 (23), a valve member 15, 16, (25, 26) having a face shaped to engage the valve seat, and at least three elongated projections 22 extending in parallel from the valve member from points radially within the seat-engaging face, the valve member being mounted in the valve body for linear movement towards and away from the valve seat in a direction parallel to the projections. Each projection may be arcuate or circular in cross section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218726-A (GB)
Title: Clamps
Inventor: HOSKIN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A61B17/122
Filed: 1988-02-12
Abstract: A disposable blood vessel clamp comprises a "D" shaped body (2) and a flexible strap (4) bearing ramp-shaped projections attached to one end of the diametrically extending surface (2a) of the body and a latching mechanism (6) is secured to the other end of the surface (2a). The strap (4) is arranged to clamp a blood vessel (20) against the arcuate surface (2b) of the body (2) and then pass through the latching mechanism (6). The ramp-shaped projections cooperate with the latching mechanism to effect a ratchet action allowing the clamping action to be effected in discrete steps. The body of the clamp is made of titanium or stainless steel, and the strap is of polyurethane. To release the clamp the strap is severed (as by a scalpel) and then discarded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215897-A (GB)
Title: Use of credit cards with a reusable phone card
Inventor: SAMAAN NOEL DAVID
IPC: G07F7/02
Filed: 1988-03-21
Abstract: A credit card is used to charge a user for updating his/her reusable phone cards' credit. The user may update, (increase), the reusable phone cards' credit without initiating a telephone call. The dynamic updating, (during the telephone call), of the reusable phone cards' credit is also undertaken. The integrated system neither requires a coin slot nor the physical use of the credit cards to charge the user. The technique used for updating the reusable phone cards' credit is to dial a code followed by the credit card number and a personal secret code number and finally the amount by which the phone cards' credit is to be increased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220563-A (GB)
Title: Multi-positional washing line system for fixing to handles of touring caravans
Inventor: ROBERTSON IAN WILLIAM
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 1988-10-11
Abstract: A washing line system for fixing to existing handles of touring caravans which has a drier comprising two washing line attachment arms (2) and a length of line (1). The drier is attached, by means of multipositional swivel joints (3), to the drier support arms (5) which, in turn, are clamped by brackets (4) to two handles (6) at adjacent corners of the caravan. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214385-A (GB)
Title: Radio communication system
Inventor: WINCH NICHOLAS RICHARD
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1988-12-02
Abstract: A radio communication system for use in air traffic control comprises a bridge conferencing circuit 21 connected to a plurality of controllers by transmission links 13 which are each capable of carrying a voice signal and a switching signal, a transmitter 15 which is switched on by the switching signal, and a switching signal generator associated with each controller for generating the switching signal which comprises white noise, preferably filtered to lie outside the voiceband. The use of white noise for the switching signal prevents destructive interference of the signals at a detector 14 when the controllers are differently spaced therefrom. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234003-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold plank
Inventor: SHIPMAN KEITH
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 1989-03-21
Abstract: A scaffold plank, e.g. of aluminium or plastics, has internal reinforcement ribs. Preferably the outer surface is roughened to improve grip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218296-A (GB)
Title: Electronic till monitoring equipment
Inventor: LOGAN ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 1989-04-10
Abstract: A till monitoring device (12) is connected to an electrically operated till (10), or a computer connected thereto, to receive signals indicative of the monetary amount inputted to the till (10) by the operator. The device (12) also receives video signals from a camera (13) arranged to view the operator and till (10). The device (12) is connected to provide signals to visual display unit (16) so as to provide visual display of the operator and details of the monetary amount entered into the till (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230635-A (GB)
Title: Automatic fare dispensing machine
Inventor: FUSE KAZUO
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 1989-04-14
Abstract: An automatic fare dispensing machine, suitable for use in a fare payment systems for a public transport bus, comprises a card processor (30) for processing a prepaid card (11) introduced from an inlet slit (23) the processor including a card drive mechanism (36) for driving the card from the inlet slit (23) towards a first outlet slit (24) of the machine, and a voucher dispensing mechanism (40) associated with the card processor (30) for making out a voucher (12) if the card is valid. The voucher dispensing mechanism includes a first voucher drive mechanism (410) for driving the voucher towards a delivery station (D) where a second voucher drive mechanism (43) is arranged above and in parallel with the path of the card to receive the voucher thereon and transfer it towards a second outlet slit (25). <IMAGE>