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Patent GB-2253229-A (GB)
Title: Holding glazing panel onto sill
Inventor: SCHOLES ERNEST MALCOLM HEYWOOD
IPC: E04B1/00
Filed: 1991-02-27
Abstract: A method of holding down a glazing panel onto a sill 1, when constructing a glazing structure such as a conservatory. The glazing panel has a lower frame member 7 which has a downwardly-extending flange 31, and the sill has an outer upstand 23 on which the lower frame member of the panel rests. The downwardly-extending flange 31 is positioned in use close to this outer upstand 23 so as to define a gap between them, and there is inserted into the gap a wedge 33 which is shaped so as to fill the gap to an extent sufficient to prevent relative vertical movement between the panel and the sill. This method allows the relatively simple construction of glazing structures from pre-glazed panels. A wedge 33 for use in the method, and a glazing structure constructed using the method are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243105-A (GB)
Title: Moulding composite building elements, faced with natural material
Inventor: BATEMAN COLIN NORMAN
IPC: B28D1/00
Filed: 1991-03-22
Abstract: The method comprises moulding a sandwich assembly comprising a layer (16) of natural stone, marble or the like between layers of a relatively inexpensive building composition (18, 20) and dividing the sandwich assembly, after setting, by a sawing operation, whereby two identical building elements can be produced, each having an adhering layer of natural stone. Production costs are significantly reduced. Where it is desired to have all six faces of a building element having a saw-cut finish, this is produced by means of only 3.5 cuts per rectangular block. According to another aspect, a solid layer of a building block is keyed to a moulded-on layer, by keyways (58, 60), formed by slicing the block at (52, 54) axially through holes formed into the block. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242862-A (GB)
Title: Inside contamination prevention structures for a device utilizing toner particles
Inventor: NEGORO IKUO
IPC: G03G21/16
Filed: 1991-04-10
Abstract: A laser beam printer apparatus (20) has a fan (22) for driving air from intakes (218) through a predetermined area within the apparatus. A toner containing member (11) is adjacently located with the air intakes for containing remained toner particles from an imaging operation. An inside contamination preventing mechanism (30) comprises a cover member for covering an opening of the toner containing member to prevent toner from floating in the intake air whilst guiding air to flow to said area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251639-A (GB)
Title: Remote control apparatus
Inventor: PEARSON ROBERT COLIN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: A source of pressure gas 3 at a control location 1 (eg an offshore platform) foods through a conduit 5 or 6 to control arrangements at a remote location, (e.g. an underwater wellhead). At least part of the gas energy supplied to the remote location is used for the generation of electricity for control means at the remote location. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255487-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled rake.
Inventor: QUESNELLE STELLA MARIE
IPC: A01D7/00
Filed: 1991-05-09
Abstract: A rake having wheels mounted rotatably thereto enable the rake to be moved easily from place to place without lifting the rake from the ground. When the rake is pulled towards the user, the comb is locked such that its teeth are in the conventional operative position, i.e. pointing downwardly, but when the rake is pushed away, the comb rotates out of the way to permit the rake to be pushed easily, even over piles of debris just raked. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247047-A (GB)
Title: Shaft sealing in lobe rotor pump
Inventor: GOSIAU STEPHAN JEAN ARMAND
IPC: F04C15/00
Filed: 1991-07-15
Abstract: Lobe-shaped rotors 4, 5 rotate synchronously on parallel shafts 2, 3, a shaft seal 7 is arranged around each shaft 2, 3 and a pump space is provided with an opening on which is arranged a releasable cover 12, the arrangement being such that the shaft seal 7 can be removed through the opening. The seals 7 are in holders 8 and preferably around sleeves 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258731-A (GB)
Title: Biofeedback relaxation-linked stroboscope
Inventor: CARR PETER
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 1991-08-16
Abstract: A stroboscopic biofeedback device designed for the treatment of mental illness comprises means for monitoring the user's skin resistance and automatically altering the frequency and/or amplitude of a flickering light in response to the resistance value. The flicker frequency may be scanned up and down to determine the frequency associated with rise in skin resistance. Depending on the change in skin resistance, the device can hold a particular frequency or move away from it quickly. The device incorporates safety features to minimise the risk of epileptic fit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259109-A (GB)
Title: Fastening for attachment to rails
Inventor: SCHMIDT BERNHARDT
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 1991-11-08
Abstract: An arrangement for fixing a clamp to a C-shaped rail comprises a fixing plate urged against inner arms of the rail by a compression spring, the plate having a width which fits between inner arms so that it can be inserted from above, and a length, which fits between the arms of the C-shape, diagonally opposite portions of the ends of the plate being shaped to permit it to rotate between the arms of the rail. The spring is located between the head of a spigot fixed to the fixing plate and a supporting plate. The ends of inner arms are arranged to be located in grooves in the fixing plate.
Patent GB-2261510-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic reflection device
Inventor: BULL DAVID ROGER
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 1991-11-16
Abstract: The device comprises a transmitter 9 for transmitting in a scanned fashion a beam of ultrasonic energy over a target region of interest 11, a detector 13 for detecting return ultrasonic energy comprising echoes or reflections of the transmitted beam and comparison means 19 for comparing the signal detected by the detector means with a plurality of reference signals respectively representative of different known target surface textures of interest and for generating an output indicating when the detected signal is found to correspond to one of the reference signals and which one of the reference signals it corresponds to. The device is suitable for use as a sensor on a mobile robot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261635-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy swim suit
Inventor: PELAN JOYCE
IPC: A41D7/00
Filed: 1991-11-22
Abstract: A swimsuit, or other water worn garment, with built-in buoyancy consists of a design in conventional swimwear fabric which is integral with any suitable area of air-pccketed polymeric film such as is presently available in the trade as "bubble packaging". In one embodiment the bubble packaging film is sewn-up with the swimsuit fabric in the construction of the garment; in another it is sown-up within two layers of fabric as the sandwich construction and in a third embodiment it is hold in position on the single layer of fabric by hot melt micro-spot adhesive in the manner of textile fusible interlining technology.
Patent GB-2263683-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident tubular packing container
Inventor: CARLILE BARRY QUENTIN
IPC: B65D3/26
Filed: 1992-01-21
Abstract: A tamper-evident container comprises a cardboard tube (1), eg spirally wound, sealed at both ends in tamper evident fashion, eg. by tin-plate discs seamed to the tube wall, and openable by way of a line of weakness (5) extending around the tube circumference. The tube preferably comprises multi-layered material, eg an innermost layer (2) of paper, three layers (3) of cardboard and an outermost layer (4) of printed paper. The line of weakness may be a continuous cut extending through all but the innermost layer. The cut may also extend through the innermost layer in interrupted fashion. The tube is broken open by a twisting movement and may be used as a packing housing for a whisky bottle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264977-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock
Inventor: NETTLEFOLD JONATHAN
IPC: E05B27/04
Filed: 1992-03-06
Abstract: A cylinder lock is provided with an outer rotor (20) which is rotatable when a plurality of tumbler assemblies (54) are in their correct positions, to rotate a throw bar (22) which unlocks a door or other member which is secured by the lock. If the lock is forced, for example by rotation of an incorrect key, an inner rotor (30) simply rotates harmlessly within the stationary outer rotor (20). The operating pins (13) of the tumbler pin assemblies (54) are not harmed, because they are received within circumferential grooves (31) in the inner rotor (30). The preferred embodiment also incorporates an antipick mechanism, whereby if one of the tumbler assemblies (54) is picked at a false or secondary breakpoint (58), on rotation of the outer rotor (20) that assembly is forced by a biasing spring (53) into a secondary bore (23), so disabling the lock. If the tumbler assembly (54) is split at a true or primary point (57), however, the greater cross-sectional area of the tumbler pin at this point ensures that as the outer rotor (20) rotates, the pin is too large to snap into the bore (23), thereby allowing the rotor to be rotated to its unlocked position.
Patent GB-2255961-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical actuator.
Inventor: GREENHILL RICHARD
IPC: B25J13/08
Filed: 1992-03-13
Abstract: A mechanical actuator comprises two beams A.B, a traction element M, and a coiled spring S. Beams A,B are pivoted at a point (10) away from their ends. The traction element M is secured to beam A at one end and attaches to beam B at the other end. A strain sensing element SSE is connected in line with either the traction element M or the spring S. It provides an output which may be used in controlling the traction element M. Pref. the sensing element is an optical emitter and receiver e.g. infrared device. Pref. a shutter device is moved away from the emitter and receiver as the strain increases. A number of different examples of sensor are disclosed in the specification. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254726-A (GB)
Title: Portable magnetic disk apparatus
Inventor: OHMI TAKAO
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 1992-04-02
Abstract: A magnetic disk apparatus is disclosed wherein the apparatus comprises a magnetic disk 11, magnetic heads 13 for recording and reproducing information to and from the magnetic disk, a disk driving device 12 for driving the magnetic disk, a head driving device 14 for driving the magnetic heads, a mechanical portion driving circuit 8 for operating the disk driving device and the head driving device, a logical operation device 6 for exchanging signals between the magnetic heads and the mechanical portion driving circuit, a first box 2a for containing at least the magnetic disk, the magnetic heads, the disk driving device, and the head driving device, and a second box 2b, detachably connected to the first box, for containing at least the logical operation device, wherein signals are exchanged between the first box and the second box. The first box and the second box are electrically connected and the second box contains at least the logical operation circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267124-A (GB)
Title: I.c.engine valve gear.
Inventor: DIXON HARRY LESLIE JAMES
IPC: F01L5/02
Filed: 1992-04-28
Abstract: The cylinder has a primary port 1 controlled by a primary valve 2 that remains open for both admission and exhaust. A secondary valve 3 is positioned in the duct to and from the primary port 1 but in close proximity so that the secondary valve 3 sweeps across the mouth of the primary port 1 moving residue gas away from the common flow space 7. The secondary valve 3 alternately connects the inlet 11 and exhaust 10 to the primary port 1. The primary valve may be a poppet valve (19, Fig. 3) with the secondary valve in two pans (22, Fig. 4) which pass on either side of the valve stem. The secondary valve may be a piston valve (15, Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277920-A (GB)
Title: Blister pack
Inventor: BRYANT NEAL CHARLES
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 1992-09-07
Abstract: A Self-sealing blister pack for prescription drugs for use in the dispensary provides a series of separate compartments or blisters into which the pharmacist can put medicines thus splitting the total prescription, into separate doses for example. The pack can then be assembled by hand to form a fully sealed pack using adhesive previously applied, sealing around the perimeter of each blister which in turn are sealed within an outer pack. The blisters will be visible once the pack is sealed as they protrude through apertures in the outer pack, the contents of the blisters are dispensed by the patient through similar apertures on the reverse of the pack aligned with each blister. The sealed pack may be further folded temporarily, and the outside of the pack can be printed or labelled with information or instructions for use of the contents. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257587-A (GB)
Title: A phase detector and a phase locked loop
Inventor: PARSONS ROBERT
IPC: H04N5/12
Filed: 1992-09-14
Abstract: A phase detecting circuit and a phase locked loop are described. In the phase detector circuit equal magnitude positive and negative currents are applied to a capacitor (305) under the control of signals from a gating circuit (303) responsive to the relative timing of transitions derived from a local oscillator (12) to pulses of fixed duration derived from external sync pulses. Inhibit pulses centred on the transitions and of slightly shorter duration than the fixed duration are applied to block the output signals of the gating circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260323-A (GB)
Title: 4-piperidinyl diphenylacetates
Inventor: BARLOW RICHARD BAWDEN
IPC: C07D211/46
Filed: 1992-10-08
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which R1 and R2 are each separately selected from a phenyl group which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more groups selected from alkyl, alkoxy, alkylenedioxy, halogeno, halogeno substituted alkyl, hydroxy and nitro, R3 and R4 are each hydrogen or together are an oxo group and R5 is an alicyclic hydrocarbyl group containing from 3 to 9 carbon atoms in the ring, the compound optionally being in the form of a physiologically acceptable acid addition or quaternary ammonium salt, are of value as selective antagonists of the M3 muscarinic receptor.
Patent GB-2272815-A (GB)
Title: Flying spot telecine
Inventor: MILLWARD JOHN DAVID
IPC: H04N5/253
Filed: 1992-11-13
Abstract: A flying spot telecine is formed from a cathode ray tube (CRT) scanning means 10 with a curved face plate 2. A cinematographic film 12 which is being scanned is constrained by a film gate 16 to move in a curved plane. The axis of curvature of the CRT is arranged to match that of the film in the film gate such that all lines scanned by the CRT are focused on the film plane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274338-A (GB)
Title: Combined airspeed and direction detector, measurer and indicator
Inventor: WEBBER DONALD CLIVE
IPC: G01P13/02
Filed: 1993-01-18
Abstract: An airspeed and direction indicator for use on aircraft, sailing vessels, weather stations or in any situation where sensitive measurement of relative airflow is required. Referring to figure 1, a curved body (1) is placed in the airstream to be measured and holes (A, B and C), which are caused - automatically or manually - to face the airstream, are subject to aerodynamic pressures at their respective locations. Information about the relative strength and direction of the airstream is obtained from these pressures. A hole (D) in the end of the curved body (a cylinder) is used to derive static pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274529-A (GB)
Title: Closed-circuit vehicle immobiliser system
Inventor: TOWNSEND BRENDAN DAVID
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1993-01-22
Abstract: A vehicle immobiliser system, comprising a security-code transmitting device 3 and one (Or more) receiver devices 5, employed to respond to the transmitted code. However, it is possible for the code transmitting device to use existing vehicle wiring with which to convey this code. The receiver units, upon receiving this communication, compare the received code to that which they have been previously programmed to accept, a valid comparison resulting in uninhibited vehicle use. If, however, the required code is not detected by the receiving units, vehicle functions shall remain inhibited by them, thus rendering the vehicle non-driveable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264248-A (GB)
Title: Shot blasting apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAMS NORMAN LEWIS
IPC: B24C9/00
Filed: 1993-02-19
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for surface treatment of articles 13 moved by conveyor 12 through chamber 11 comprises an impeller l4 for projecting shot onto the article 13, a collecting zone 18 for receiving shot and debris from the surface of the article, an elevator 19 delivering the mixture to a scalping drum 20 and a filter unit 22 including larger mesh filter 22a and smaller mesh filter 24 so that particles of intermediate size can return on passage 26 to the impeller 14. Wear of the impeller and surface of chamber 11 is reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275991-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable control knob eg for setting vertical blinds in double glazing units
Inventor: DIMMOCK LESLIE RONALD
IPC: E06B9/307
Filed: 1993-03-10
Abstract: The hand operated knob includes an internal track whose floor is formed with raised and lowered sections 3, 4 separated by stepped end walls 6 and positioned about a central bore 2 dimensional to receive an annular stud end of a sleeved cable 14. A ball 7 is trapped within the lower section 4 of the track and is movable along the length of the lower track by a projection 11 carried by a cap 9 which overlies the raised and lowered tracks 3, 4. The knob is thus able to turn through an angle greater than 360 degrees. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263364-A (GB)
Title: Cordless electrical appliances
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: H01R13/453
Filed: 1993-03-11
Abstract: A cordless electrical appliance comprises a male pin connector which engages vertically with a female socket connector (1) mounted in a base for the appliance. The contacts are arranged such that one of the line or neutral connections makes last and breaks first, and this connection comprises a silver, copper backed contact (15) mounted on a leaf spring (24) with the corresponding male pin (10) being made of copper and having a thin silver plating at least in the region of the contact.
Patent GB-2266250-A (GB)
Title: Instant bingo game
Inventor: POLLARD GORDON
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: A bingo card for playing at an instant bingo game composes a first area 11 in which bingo numbers are printed and covered by an opaque layer which can be scratched away to individually reveal each bingo number in turn. The card further includes at least one separate bingo playing area 15 in the form of a bingo card with the numbers printed thereon in conventional manner. On top of each of the second playing areas is applied a translucent coat of a scratchable material which is pigmented so as to modify the appearance of the underlying color of the area. The playing area can therefore be marked in relation to those numbers appearing on the first area simply by scratching away the translucent layer to provide a visual distinction. The game card is simple and effective and requires printing of the playing numbers only once as they can be viewed through the translucent layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280187-A (GB)
Title: A method for producing PVC pellets
Inventor: LLOYD ALFRED
IPC: B29B13/10
Filed: 1993-07-22
Abstract: Pellets of PVC are produced by mixing solids from silos 1, liquids from tanks 10 and minor additives in individual bombs 17 from a carousel 18. The mixture is agitated to a temperature of about 95 DEG C and then cooled in a cooler to 60 - 70 DEG C. The cooled mixture is delivered on demand from an intermediate hopper 31 to a kneader hopper 37. Pellets are cooled in a fluidised bed cooler 50 and discharged to a sieve 55. Oversize is recycled along line 70 to the kneader hopper 37. Masterbatch material may be added directly into the recycle line 70 and/or into the kneader hopper 37. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281581-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing curvilinear structures and structures formed thereby
Inventor: DEAN WILLIAM ROGER
IPC: E04B1/16
Filed: 1993-09-03
Abstract: A method of manufacturing structures comprising the steps of:     (a) forming a first mould (not shown) having a release surface; (b) applying plaster to the release surface of the first mould to produce a second mould (13); (c) removing the second plaster mould (13) from the first mould to reveal a finished surface (15) produced by contact with the release surface; (d) arranging the second plaster mould (13) in a desired position away from the first mould; and (e) applying a reinforcing layer (21) onto the opposite surface (23) of the plaster mould (13) to the finished surface (15) such that the reinforcing layer (21) cures and bonds to the plaster mould (13) to produce a structure having an integral finished plaster surface (15). Structures, such as houses and other buildings, can be easily, cheaply and quickly erected using this method. Further, the resulting structures are provided with a well finished interior surface which may be readily decorated.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271660-A (GB)
Title: A sign
Inventor: CONNOLLY THOMAS JOSEPH
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: An indoor illuminated display sign comprises a display panel 2 of acrylic material bearing an advertising indicia or logo. A light source in the form of a fluorescent tube is mounted in a housing 5 which has an opening (11 Figure 1) for engaging a longitudinal edge of the panel 2. The housing 5 also has a groove (25) to receive mounting studs 30. The stud 30 has a transverse opening (36) for receiving a suspension cord 35 and a longitudinal hole (33) receives a grub screw which extends into the opening (36) to engage the suspension cord 35. Light source housings 5 may be mounted on two opposed longitudinal side edges of the panel (Fig. 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272565-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detaching a key device used for assembling of fuel assemblies
Inventor: YONEDA KAZUHITO
IPC: G21C3/334
Filed: 1993-11-09
Abstract: An automatic apparatus for detaching spring-retracting key members from the grids of a nuclear fuel assembly comprises a horizontal rotatable assembly drum (figure 3 not shown) having spaced discs each holding a grid around its periphery and pairs of extraction mechanisms 8 for cooperatively rotating the key members at their both ends to release them from the grid springs and for then extracting the key members out of the grids. As shown, an extraction mechanism includes holders 5 for engaging the key member ends, the members 5 being rotated by cylinder 23 to release the key members and translated away from the grid to extract the key members. Further holders 5' are provided which may engage key members locked to the grid outer strap springs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272908-A (GB)
Title: Sintered alloy synchronizer ring
Inventor: KAWAMURA OSAMU
IPC: F16D23/02
Filed: 1993-11-22
Abstract: A synchronizer ring having a stabilized friction characteristic relative to a taper cone and having sufficient mechanical strength and anti-abrasion characteristic is made from a ferrous sintered alloy containing 0.2 to 1.0% by weight of carbon, 8.0 to 15.0% by weight of copper, 0.1 to 7.0% by weight of at least one component selected from a group consisting of chromium, manganese, molybdenum, and phosphorus, and balance iron and inevitable impurities. A free copper is precipitated in a matrix of the sintered alloy. Porosity of the sintered alloy is from 3 to 8 vol%. <IMAGE>