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Patent GB-2250099-A (GB)
Title: Testing for contact between concealed conductors
Inventor: STEELE DAVID SCOTT
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 1991-10-18
Abstract: To test whether there is any contact between concealed elongated conductors (10, 16, 26) e.g. pipelines, a test signal (12) is coupled to a first conductor (10) and the direction of the current ohmically or inductively produced in a second conductor (16 or 26) is sensed (40) on opposite sides of the first conductor (10). If the directions (18, 20) are the same then the two conductors (10, 16) are separated from each other, but if the directions are opposite (30, 32) then the conductors (10, 26) are in contact. A display (44) indicates accordingly. The sensor (40) senses magnetic fields produced in the conductors and is coupled to phase-sensitive circuitry (Figures 2, 3 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262437-A (GB)
Title: An anti-slip mat
Inventor: PARDY RONALD
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1991-12-21
Abstract: An anti-slip mat comprises a matrix 20 of a relatively rigid material interspersed on at least one face of the matrix with pockets of a soft, high friction material 24. The anti-slip mat provides a high level of friction to prevent relative movement between two surfaces and is tolerant of a variation in relative spacing between the surfaces. The pockets may appear on both sides of the matrix and form a frictional bond with the surfaces to be secured against slipping or the mat may be bonded to one of the surfaces to be secured (eg by bolts) and have high friction material exposed on only one surface of the mat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254304-A (GB)
Title: Motor cycle disc brake lock
Inventor: MITCHELL GORDON FREDERICK
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1992-02-14
Abstract: A motor cycle anti-theft disc brake lock has a single detachable shackle 1-1 which can be used with or without a collar 1-6 and is inserted through the vent holes in the brake disc 1-12 and married up with lock body 1-4 on the other face of the brake disc 1-12. When the shackle 1-1 and the lock body 1-4 are secure the brake disc 1-12 will not rotate past the disc caliper unit 1-13 thus immobilising the motor cycle. The lock has to be easily seen so it has a bright fluorescent rubber or plastics coated steel body 1-4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254199-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connectors
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI KIMIO
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 1992-03-06
Abstract: Mating connectors have plural male and female contacts respectively, that are selected from a plurality of possible contacts. The lead (4) from an electrode is connected to selected female contacts (c), unselected contacts being blanked off by respective insulating pins (P). An electrocardiograph supports a mating connector having matching male contacts, unused contacts being removed. The lead connector (1) thus cannot be mated with a machine connector having female contacts or male contacts in a different configuration. Push buttons (11, 12) of the lead connector (1) force latches (15, 16) inwardly against spring bias (13, 14) for engaging, on release, plate apertures of the mating connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266862-A (GB)
Title: Report cards
Inventor: TURNER NICHOLAS PETER
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: Report cards well known in the medical field have hitherto comprised an area coated in adhesive overlaid with a removable masking sheet. Sections of the masking sheet are removable to expose areas of the adhesive to which record labels may be stuck. The invention provides a laminated report card 1, which comprises an adhesive backing sheet 7 overlaid with a printed face sheet 2. The face sheet is die cut to provide a plurality of strips 10 which are removable to enable record labels to be stuck in their place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267045-A (GB)
Title: Submersible drive mechanism for circular tanks
Inventor: MCLEAN JAMES SAMUEL
IPC: B01D21/20
Filed: 1992-05-22
Abstract: A submerged drive mechanism, which rotates at least one radial arm 2 about the centre of a circular sewage treating vessel, comprises a circular toothed track 1, 5 extending round the vessel periphery, a reciprocating ram 3 pivoted on arm 2 and acting on successive teeth 5 to index the arm forwards and a paw 7 pivoted on arm 2 and engaging successive teeth to prevent the arm from moving in the reverse direction during withdrawal movements of ram 3. Track 1, 5 may be on the floor or wall of the vessel or on the top of a channel 13 which guides the arm via wheels 14, 15 or skids. Two rams may operate in antiphase on one end of arm 2. A diametral arm 2 may have rams and pawls at each end. The arm 2 may support a floor scraper and aeration tubes above the conical floor of the vessel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257955-A (GB)
Title: Services cradle support arrangements.
Inventor: WARD DENIS ROBERT
IPC: E04G3/34
Filed: 1992-06-04
Abstract: A movable support arrangement for a services cradle and adapted for use on a flat roof of a building to allow access to the external walls of the building has a main frame 30 with at least a pair of wheels 37 bearing on a runway provided on the roof. A jib 34 projects from the frame and is provided with means to suspend the services cradle. The frame 30 extends rearwardly from the running wheels 37 and has a carrier 39 for detachable weights to counter-balance the weight of the cradle and any carried load. The jib 34 may be pivoted to the frame and be provided with a pair of spaced apart support feet 45 to engage the parapet 47 of a flat roof, to enhance the stability of the support arrangement, when in use. Wheels or feet 40 engage with a parapet wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270711-A (GB)
Title: Water supply system for a movable accomodation unit
Inventor: HINDS CHARLES DOUGLAS SEYMOUR
IPC: E03B7/04
Filed: 1992-08-25
Abstract: The water supply system is arranged for use with temporary accommodation units, such as caravans, boats etc. and comprises a first water supply path carrying water from an on-board reservoir (2) to one or more discharge utilities (7, 8). A second water supply path is provided connectable one end to a mains water supply and at the other end to the first water supply path at a junction. The junction is provided with a valve (4) arranged to permit flow of water into the junction from the first (A) and second (B) flow paths in single respective directions only. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271691-A (GB)
Title: Synchronisation of a radio telemetry system
Inventor: BURTON STEPHEN EDWARD
IPC: G08C15/06
Filed: 1992-09-21
Abstract: A control telemetry device transmits a periodic synchronisation signal to remove telemetry devices to establish synchronisation. The time period between successive synchronisation transmissions is divided into a series of message specific time slots eg. for remote stations to transmit data or alarm signals to the control device thus avoiding transmission clashes caused by simultaneous transmission of data between the remote devices and the control device. Each device comprises a microcomputer 1, a clock 2, and a radio transmitter 8 and a receiver 9 each connectable to an antenna 10 via a switch 11 controlled by the microcomputer 1. The microcomputer of a remote device receives data from telemetry sensors via data-in lines 21 and sends signals to another device, such as an alarm, via data-out lines 22. The device may save power by the clock 'waking up' the microcomputer only for the duration of the synchronisation signal and for transmissions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278061-A (GB)
Title: Feeding bottle
Inventor: NG KOK KEONG
IPC: A61J9/00
Filed: 1993-05-19
Abstract: A baby feeding bottle is disclosed comprising a sliding member 12 which moves towards the suction outlet 4 as the liquid content in the bottle reduces. This reduction in the internal volume of the bottle overcomes vacuum formation during feeding and helps prevent colic. In the embodiment the bottom cap 8 has a ventilating hole 10 which projects into the bottle to prevent the internal sliding member from sliding out the bottle. The sliding member has a tapered projecting portion 18 which forms a seal with the projecting part 10 when the bottle is upright and the sliding member is in its resting position. A two-way sealing ring 16 around the sliding member acts to prevent leakage of liquid from the interior of the bottle to the space below 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270229-A (GB)
Title: Correlation of a waveform to a video image
Inventor: LARSON JAMES K
IPC: G09G5/10
Filed: 1993-08-05
Abstract: Correlation between a waveform displayed on a waveform display device and the corresponding portion of a video image displayed on a monitor is achieved by brightening a portion of a video input signal from which the waveform and video image are produced. A horizontal sweep signal is compared at 41, 43 with voltages VL, VR representing the left and right edges of the waveform display device screen to determine the portion of the video input signal that is "on-screen". The on-screen signal at 44 is combined with a line select signal at 46 to produce a control signal. The control signal is used to add an offset voltage VB to level shift the video input signal to brighten a part of the video image on the monitor, indicating the portion of the video image being displayed as a waveform on the screen of the waveform display device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281862-A (GB)
Title: Finger splint
Inventor: STRIBLEY ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: A61F5/058
Filed: 1993-09-21
Abstract: The splint comprises a plastic strip, preferably of high impact polystyrene, having a rounded end 12 and a square end 13, the splint in use being manually bent up over and back along the finger. It may be held in place by a tubular bandage or appropriate dressing and may have plastic foam bonded to one surface. An assembly of splints attached together may be provided from which a single flat splint may be snapped off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274252-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst system and co-polymerization process
Inventor: KLUSENER PETER ANTON AUGUST
IPC: C08F210/02
Filed: 1993-12-13
Abstract: Catalyst systems for copolymerising carbon monoxide and ethylenically unsaturated compounds comprise a)   a source of cations of Group VIII metals, selected from palladium, cobalt and nickel;  b)   a source of an ions and c)   a source of bidentate ligands of the formula R<1>R<2>M<1>-R-            M<2>R<3>R<4>         (I>  wherein each of M<1> and M<2> independently represents a phosphorus, arsenic, antimony or nitrogen atom, R represents a bivalent organic bridging group containing at least two atoms in the bridge and R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> independently represent substituted or non-substituted hydrocarbyl groups with the proviso that at least one of R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> represents an aryl group at least containing as substituents (i) at one or both ortho positions with respect to M<1> or M<2> to which the aryl group is linked, a hydrocarbyloxy group and (ii) at a meta position, adjacent to a substituted ortho position, a hydrocarbyl group or at the para position a halogen atom. The bidentate ligand may be a bisphosphine where each of R<1> - R<4> is a 1-dibenzofuranyl group or a 2,3-dihydro-7-benzofuranyl group.
Patent GB-2284771-A (GB)
Title: Reducing light-off time of a catalytic converter
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F01N3/32
Filed: 1993-12-20
Abstract: In an internal combustion engine having an exhaust gas catalytic converter and fitted with an afterburner to assist in raising the temperature of the catalytic converter during cold starts, an ozonizer 42 is provided for ozonizing the additional air mixed with the exhaust gases in the afterburner to improve the ignitability of the mixture in the afterburner. An additional ozonizer 40 is located in the air filter casing 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-116509-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Production of Copper Tubes.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
IPC: C25D1/02
Filed: 1918-03-06
Abstract: 116,509. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. March 6, 1918. Electrodes, moving; preparing surfaces; moulds. -A copper tube is deposited on a mandrel which may be turned axially at intervals and extends at its lower end into a recess in a wooden or other insulating block e<2>. Anodes consist of impure copper cast into rough tubes or rings, or cast or built up into cylindrical grids. Such a grid b is shown suspended by hooks c. The mandrel e is attached to a head f fitting a socket o which can be turned in the cover of the cell by means of arms j. The mandrel may be tapered, and is preferably of iron or steel sheathed in lead, which may be coated with oxide or sulphide and is melted out when deposition is complete. The electrolyte, such as a copper sulphate solution, may be slowly circulated.
Patent GB-2282736-A (GB)
Title: Radio base station with interference detection
Inventor: GOMI MASATOSHI
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: A radio base station for a mobile communications system (14A) has an interference detecting section (14A-1) connected to the control channel, the radio exchange station and a storage section (14A-2). The interference detecting section (14A-1) detects interference in the control channel and distinguishes between interference from an external source and interference due to collision of outgoing call signals from the mobile stations. The storage section (14A-2) stores standard threshold values for distinguishing between the interferences which it supplies to the interference detecting section in a predetermined procedure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292257-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency antenna
Inventor: BRANSON SIDNEY JOHN
IPC: H01Q11/08
Filed: 1994-06-22
Abstract: A quadrifiliar radio frequency antenna intended primarily for the reception of circularly polarised transmissions has the helical antenna elements (10A - 10D) deposited upon a dielectric material of high dielectric constant and of cylindrical form (13). Within the cylinder is contained the means whereby the signals received by the said elements are transformed to a form more suitable for further processing eg. a split tube balun (see Fig. 2 not shown). This is achieved by depositing conductors upon a dielectric material of high dielectric constant and of cylindrical form (22), co-axial with (13). Around the cylinder (13) if a further cylinder (19) which provides a means of varying the operating frequency. The interconnection of the parts into a rigid single assembly is to be achieved by a single soldering operation. The results in a smaller than could be achieved using prior art. The antenna is especially useful for GPS reception. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280304-A (GB)
Title: Method for carrying out ion-molecule reactions in RF quadrupole ion traps
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: B01J19/08
Filed: 1994-07-20
Abstract: The method comprises superposing the quadrupole field with a dipolar introduced frequency mixture in which there are accurately selected frequency gaps, in a first ionization phase. The only ions which are stored are thus those which are on a selected reaction path to the desired ion-molecule reaction. All the other ions are eliminated from storage by excitation of their secular oscillations. In a second phase, by switching off the dipolar introduced frequency mixture, all the ions can be stored in a wide range of mass-to-charge ratios, including the product of the reactions of the selected ions with a sample gas. In a third phase, the spectrum of the product ions is scanned by using the ion trap as a mass spectrometer. The method permits selection of the product ions of a single desired chemical ionization reaction and suppresses all the undesired side reactions with other ions. It may be applied to the analysis of gas mixtures or to the study of ion-molecule reactions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282014-A (GB)
Title: Cable connector
Inventor: OKAMOTO HIROYUKI
IPC: H01R35/04
Filed: 1994-09-05
Abstract: A cable connector for connecting conductors (6A) of a flat cable (6) to wire conductors (41A) of a plurality of wires (41, 42, 43), comprises a T-shaped mounting plate (30) formed with a plurality of U-shaped grooves and with a pair of guide bridges (34, 35). The grooves hold the wires on a first surface so that the conductors are bent at a right angle and project from one end surface of the wire mounting plate. The guide bridges (34, 35) and optional ridges hold the flat cable on a second surface opposite to the first surface so that the cable conductors of the flat cable project from the same end surface of the mounting plate side by side with the projecting conductors of the wires. After that, the conductors are soldered to the cable conductors near the same end surface. Further, it is preferable to encapsulate the plate, wires and cable with resin. The cable connector simplifies the cable connection process without need of any jig, and the connection resists external force. The connector is used for a vehicle steering clockspring interconnector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281722-A (GB)
Title: Controlling damping characteristic of vehicular shock absorber
Inventor: SASAKI MITSUO
IPC: B60G17/018
Filed: 1994-09-13
Abstract: A control signal V is generated according to the state in which a steering system is operated, the control signal being converted to a drive signal to input to a damping force characteristic changing member (stepping motor and adjuster) so that the damping force characteristic of the corresponding one of the shock absorbers is changed to a desired damping force characteristic. The control signal V is a signal synthesized with a bounce rate signal based on a vertical sprung mass velocity signal, a roll rate signal determined on the basis of a difference between both right and left vertical sprung mass velocity signals, a roll rate (displacement) signal determined on the basis of the above-mentioned difference, a steering angular velocity signal at a predetermined rate of distribution  eta . The predetermined rate of distribution (signal synthesis) is varied according to the vehicle speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293315-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat support
Inventor: TEMPLE JOHN
IPC: B60R22/26
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: A support post 8 is mounted on the floor structure of the vehicle so as to be movable between an upstanding active position and a reclining inactive position. In the active position it is locked to the floor structure so as to prevent movement away from the active position and it is also locked to the seat back 6 so as to prevent movement of the seat back away from its upright operative position. The post can be pivoted down to sit in a well 11 in the floor. The device is intended for hatchback type vehicles to provide extra support for the inner side of the seat back, particularly those with integral seat belts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296178-A (GB)
Title: Headwear
Inventor: SAMUELSON NEVILLE ANTHONY WYLI
IPC: A41G7/00
Filed: 1994-10-31
Abstract: Headwear, of the kind comprising apiece of card, board of other flexible material in which a split is formed to accommodate the head and which needs neither cutting-out nor glue. is disclosed. The split can be curved or partially curved in a convex or a concave form. It can he associated with a parallel second split and/or it may have perforations incorporated. The headwear may he provided witheam and/or with upward or downward extenaions. Numerous modifications and additional features are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296478-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle safety device responding to low brake fluid level
Inventor: LO CHIH-CHUN
IPC: B60T11/26
Filed: 1994-12-30
Abstract: A motor vehicle safety device includes a microswitch 4 connected in series between the ignition system and battery power supply of a motor vehicle, the microswitch being operated by a float device disposed in the brake fluid reservoir 1. Low fluid level operates the switch to stop the engine. If the engine is a Diesel engine the switch will operate an electromagnetic valve to stop fuel supply thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-944043-A (GB)
Abstract: 944,043. Variable capacitors. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. Feb. 3, 1961 [Feb. 8, 1960], No. 4154/61. Heading H1M. In the construction of a variable capacitor comprising stator plates 23 and rotor plates 15 separated by free insulating polyethylene foils 25 and located by annular spacers 27 threaded on parallel support rods 5, each stack of spacers and stator plates is pressed together by a clamping member, which may be a flanged eyelet 29, which is initially freely slidable along its support rod but is thereafter fixed to it by soldering. Such a technique enables capacitors having extremely thin plates to be constructed without it being necessary to maintain extreme accuracy. A U-shaped clamping member may be used in place of the flanged eyelet, and the clamping process may be applied to the rotor rather than the stator plates.
Patent GB-2297770-A (GB)
Title: Fireproof damp-proof course
Inventor: JACKSON LEWIS RUSSELL
IPC: E04B1/64
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: A damp-proof course 10 is formed of a flexible plastics membrane 12, to one side of which is bonded a sheet 14 of a fireproof material. The material sheet is dimensionally stable at varying conditions of temperature and humidity, and the unitary structure of the damp-proof course, which can be rolled upon itself, reduces the conventional site handling, delivery, and storage difficulties where separate materials are involved.
Patent GB-2288688-A (GB)
Title: Electric pick-up system for guitar
Inventor: PORTER STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: G10H3/18
Filed: 1995-03-14
Abstract: A pick-up system for guitar, bass, violin and other strung instruments which has provided within the unit, individual magnetized pole pieces for each string of the instrument, which in turn have a separate coil or coils of wire wound around each pole piece, allowing many different connecting permutations internal or external to the unit to provide single or multiple outputs with the signals of one or more strings present at each output, allowing each string of the instrument to be processed or amplified independently of the other strings if desired. Utilising the switching system allows control of one or more multi output pick-ups using the standard or existing instrument controls in a user friendly manner. Unpowered, the system works in a similar manner to a normal passive system, requiring no additional circuitry or switching for operation. However, in the powered state, the pick-up selector will assign any pick-up unit or units to either mono, stereo, or multi way outputs as selected from the guitar and main controller. A multiway output jack and switching circuit has been utilised to eliminate the need for additional output sockets on the guitar, enabling the system to be added to an instrument without the need for unsightly structural modifications, allowing the use of standard jack connectors if desired. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288602-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: EGASHIRA YOSHINORI
IPC: C08L53/00
Filed: 1995-04-21
Abstract: In a golf ball comprising a cover around a core, the cover is formed of a resin blend of 10 - 60 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer having a crystalline polyethylene block and 90 - 40 parts by weight of an ionomer resin. The ball is well controllable, highly repulsive, and resistant to scuffling upon iron shots and offers pleasant hitting feel.
Patent GB-2301346-A (GB)
Title: Device to prevent contamination from liquid transfer
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID STUART
IPC: B67D7/32
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: A device comprises an axially movable hollow tube 1 for the transfer of liquid from a first container to a second container, guides 6, and a valved chamber 3, the chamber 3 being attached via a connection 4 to a suction device. At the end of a transfer session the tube 1 is withdrawn into the chamber (figure 2), the valve 5 is closed and any drops of liquid draining from the tube are caused to evaporate and are removed as a vapour from the chamber by the suction device, so preventing an operator from becoming contaminated by the liquid or its vapour. The chamber 3 may have compressible sides.