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Patent GB-2246819-A (GB)
Title: Vibration attenuator for a clutch hydraulic actuation system
Inventor: PACKER MERVYN BRIAN
IPC: F16L55/053
Filed: 1990-08-11
Abstract: A vibration attennuator for incorporation in a clutch hydraulic master/slave actuation system comprises a cast iron body 43 with an inlet port 47 and an outlet port 48. Two metal diaphragms 41, 42 are each connected to the two ports such that they can simultaneously follow vibrations transmitted through fluid in the system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250445-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: HOLROYD THOMAS HARRY
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1990-11-16
Abstract: A hexagonally shaped game board is divided into trigangular sectors. A large number of rotatable gates are located at the apexes of the sectors. The gates are attached to the board so that they can be rotated both ways, then stopped in pre-arranged positions along the sector sides. One or more markers may be moved around the board by rotating the gates. Other gates according to their position provide guides for the movement of the marker from sector to sector, or restraints, stopping the movement of the markers or rotation of gates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238474-A (GB)
Title: Emergency escape ladder
Inventor: SMITH ROLAND JOHN
IPC: E06C1/56
Filed: 1990-11-19
Abstract: An emergency escape rope ladder (1) has a pocket seat (8) at its lower end in which a child may be safely lowered to the ground from an upstairs window in the event of a fire or other emergency, whereafter adults may escape by climbing down the ladder (1).
Patent GB-2240853-A (GB)
Title: Head-up display
Inventor: POOLE BRIAN HENRY
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 1991-02-01
Abstract: The fold-up element 6 of a head-up display is a holographic, diffractive or Fresnel device which reflects the beam of radiation from the screen 3 of CRT 1 onto a combiner 10 at an angle r that is less than the angle of incidence i. In this way, the instantaneous field of view I of the display can exceed the size of the exit lens 41. The combiner 10' of Fig 2 is a device that reflects the beam of radiation at an angle that is less than the angle of incidence on the combiner so as further to increase the instantaneous field of view I'. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240791-A (GB)
Title: Laundry dryer sheet
Inventor: CORONA RAYNOLD
IPC: C11D1/75
Filed: 1991-02-06
Abstract: Laundry dryer sheets having a good loading of surfactant are prepared by (1) coating an absorbent flexible substrate with a molten tert-amino oxide wherein the molecules correspond to the formula RR'R''NO &cirf& nH2O in which R is a primary alkyl group containing 8-24 carbons; R' is methyl, ethyl, or 2-hydroxyethyl; R'' is independently selected from methyl, ethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, and primary alkyl groups containing 8-24 carbons; and n is 0, 1, or 2, at least some of the molecules being dihydrate molecules, and (2) solidifying the amino oxide.
Patent GB-2259934-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced uPVC component
Inventor: SCHOLES ERNEST MALCOLM HEYWOOD
IPC: E06B3/22
Filed: 1991-08-20
Abstract: This invention provides an extruded hollow uPVC component for use in a window or door unit, the component having one or more internal longitudinal cavities and a reinforcing member located inside one of the cavities. The reinforcing member 25, 27 is so located in the cavity as to leave substantially free from obstruction at least one region of the cavity wall into which fixing elements can be driven, without penetrating the reinforcing member, in order to secure the component to other items in the window or door unit or to external fixtures or fittings. The invention allows the thickness of the reinforcing member, and therefore the strength of the PVCu component, to be increased relative to conventional designs. The invention also provides an assembled window or door unit incorporating the component, and a reinforcing member adapted to be located inside such a component. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247991-A (GB)
Title: Traction for motor driven slide type variable resistor unit using toothed endless belt
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KISABURO
IPC: H01C10/14
Filed: 1991-09-09
Abstract: A motor-driven slide-type variable resistor unit comprising a resistor unit body, which is divided into a first frame body (20) for installing parts of the resistor unit and a second frame body (26) for installing parts of a driving mechanism, the first frame body being provided with a resistor base plate (22) forming a resistor body (21) and a sliding element holder (24) for fixing a sliding element on the resistor base plate, the second frame body being provided with a motor (27), a plurality of pulleys (30, 31, 32) and an endless traction member (33) with gear teeth (34) being formed in a concavo-convex configuration in a manner such that the traction member is wound around a gear fixed on a driving shaft (28) of the motor and each of said pulleys, and further, the gear teeth of the endless traction member are meshed with the gear fixed on the driving shaft of the motor and also meshed with opposite gear teeth (27) being formed in a concavo-convex configuration on the sliding element holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249086-A (GB)
Title: Concentrating sulphuric acid containing effluent solutions produced in manufacturing titanium dioxide based on the sulphate process
Inventor: LAMMI PEKKA
IPC: C22B34/12
Filed: 1991-10-22
Abstract: A method for purifying the process effluent solutions produced in manufacturing titanium dioxide, based on a sulphate process. The effluent solutions (11) containing sulphuric acid produced in washing titanium hydroxide or part, of them are evaporated using a steam compressing method in order to produce a pure condensate (13), and an effluent 9 solution (14) concentrated in its sulphuric acid content. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing titanium dioxide in which said purification method is used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250569-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration damping or coupling mechanism
Inventor: VOLLETT ERIC MALCOLM
IPC: F16F15/16
Filed: 1991-12-04
Abstract: A torsional vibration damping or coupling mechanism has coaxial inner 1 and outer 3 components which are interconnected by radial springs 20. The springs are located in chambers 17 filled with damping fluid and relative rotation of the components causes the springs to flex thereby forcing the fluid through narrow clearances 24 to achieve a damping effect. Manufacture and assembly is simplified by dividing the outer component 3 radially into two mating rings 4, 5 with facing recesses which together define radial spring receiving slots constituting the spring chambers 17. At the outer end of each slot the respective spring is clamped individually. Single or multi-element springs may be used. For cooling purposes the mechanism may be arranged such that some of the fluid is forced, as a result of the flexing of the springs, through outlet openings 22a to the outside of the mechanism. The fluid is replenished from a reservoir (not shown). The dam effect may be achieved by forcing the fluid through a radial clearance between the inner and outer components 1, 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262790-A (GB)
Title: "display device with frame insert"
Inventor: MCDONNELL IAN STUART
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1991-12-18
Abstract: A display device comprises a substantially rectangular frame which comprises four frame members (5A, 5B, 5C and 5D) whose corners are mitred. A frame insert (30), comprising an L-shaped member having substantially the same cross sectional profile as the hollow frame members 5, is arranged to fit into the frame members and thereby strengthen the frame. A metal insert (not shown) may be formed within the frame insert (30) so as to provide additional strength. The frame insert (30) per se, may be formed from synthetic plastics or a resin based material. The display device comprises a transparent panel, a support panel and means to connect the two together so that an unauthorised user may not remove one from the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256717-A (GB)
Title: Electronic devices
Inventor: KOBAYASHI YUJI
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 1992-02-28
Abstract: An electronic device (1) has a main-wiring board (12) and plurality of sub-wiring boards (10A - 10R) connected thereto. On each sub-wiring board is provided a memory circuit (48) in which data for adjusting the sub-wiring board are stored. A control circuit on the main-wiring board (12) controls (30, 40) an adjusting circuit (42) on each sub-wiring board and adjusts each sub-wiring board on the basis of data stored in the memory circuit (48). The device described is for editing video signals. Each memory circuit (48) includes stored data for self-diagnosis purposes, and may also include data allowing identification of each sub-wiring board. Each board may also include a temperature sensor whereby to allow control data to be adjusted for temperature variations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265490-A (GB)
Title: Device for confidential storing and accessing of data
Inventor: PARKS SAMUEL BRIAN
IPC: G09C1/04
Filed: 1992-03-24
Abstract: A device for non-electronic storing and accessing personal data consists of a data storage card in the form of a grid with letters along two edges (1) and two rows of letters at the centre (2). The squares in the grid are for storing data. A second card has windows (3, 4) for establishing the position of the second card relative to the first and for displaying the stored data. The second card is placed on the data storage card with the selected letter (eg. S) displayed in the selected address window and the data is then entered in the display windows (4). When all the required data has been entered on the data storage card at the selected addresses, random numbers are entered in the empty squares and the data can only be accessed with the second card by the person who entered it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256179-A (GB)
Title: Sorting module for belt conveyor system.
Inventor: PASSERO ADOLFO
IPC: B65G47/54
Filed: 1992-03-30
Abstract: The module comprises a parallelepiped-shaped fixed structure 4 supporting a plurality of endless belt members 2 driven by a motor and supported on respective rolling and supporting assemblies 21 forming a supporting frame and each consisting of a channel 15 designed to slidably receive the respective belt member which makes rolling engagement with a plurality of ball bearings 14 snap fitted into cavities (13, Figure 3). The fixed structure also supports a vertically movable structure 8 which supports a plurality of sorting rollers 3 that are arranged between belt members 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256631-A (GB)
Title: Quick coupler for bucket/digger
Inventor: DUNBAR IAN STEWART
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 1992-04-08
Abstract: A mounting assembly is used for mounting a digging bucket onto a digger. A socket (1) is fitted to the digging bucket and has an upstanding arm (3) formed with an aperture (14) and a cavity (2). Mounting means with a mounting plate (7) of corresponding shape to the sides of the socket is pushed into the socket. Located on the mounting means is a spring loaded pin (6) with a latch member (8), the latch member (8) being urged into the aperture (14) of the upstanding arm (3) by action of the spring-loaded pin (6). A release lever (12) is located on the spring-loaded pin (6) of an end opposite to that of the latch member (8) and is used to extend and retract the latch member (8) into and/or out of the aperture (14). Second and third spring loaded pins are provided to secure the first spring-loaded pin (6) and release lever (12) in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267636-A (GB)
Title: Turf conditioner.
Inventor: TOULE KEITH
IPC: A01B45/00
Filed: 1992-06-04
Abstract: A device for conditioning turf comprises a support (10) towable by a tractor and carrying: a first blade (12) for making a vertical first cut in the turf; a generally vertical support (15) arranged to pass through the vertical first cut and carrying at its lowermost end a horizontal second blade (16) for making a horizontal second cut in the turf at a predetermined distance beneath the surface thereof and for lifting the cut turf; and means (18, 15a) for introducing into the space beneath the cut turf immediately behind the second blade (16) a fertilising material for the turf. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259599-A (GB)
Title: Automatic clustering method
Inventor: SAKOU HIROSHI
IPC: G06N3/00
Filed: 1992-09-08
Abstract: An automatic pattern recognition method has a short processing time, can be applied to nonlinear separation problems, and can perform similarity calculation. Sample data of known categories is divided, 1, into a plurality of classes; when the sample data in a divided class is not all in the same category, the sample data is divided, 2, into subclasses until sample data in a subclass has only one category. The relationship between classes and subclasses is expressed in a 6 tree-structure representation, 3, and the standard pattern for each class and subclass is determined. Input data is recognised by calculating the distance to the standard pattern of each class, and then, when the class has subclasses, performs a similar check until the lowest-level subclass is reached to determine the subclass the input data is closest to. The category of the lowest-level subclass is taken as the category of the input data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259737-A (GB)
Title: Remotely-operated self-contained electronic lock security system assembly
Inventor: ANDREOU DEMOS
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1992-09-10
Abstract: The present invention provides for a locking mechanism for use in a door and the like. A remote hand held controller transmits coded signals to an electronic door lock. A sensor/receiver receives the signals and provides the signal to a processor which compares the coded signals against a predetermined stored signal. If the received coded signal matches the predetermined signal, then the processor generates control signals to actuate an electromechanical device (21), which acts solely along or about the locking axis, to enable or disable the locking latch. The user is then able to turn the door handle (30) in a normal manner. The coded signals may be comprised of two separate signals which are transmitted in segments interleaved with one another. The first signal includes an entrance code, while the second signal provides information concerning the frequency over which the next segments will be transmitted. The processor uses the second signal information to tune the receiver. The device (21) may be an electric motor which acts to move cam surfaces (223) fig 5 urging locking balls (221) fig 5 into and out of aligned slots (224) fig 5, to lock or release the manually operated lock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265663-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt buckle casing and method of assembly thereof
Inventor: KOBAYASHI KATSUHIKO
IPC: B60R22/12
Filed: 1993-04-02
Abstract: In the present invention, a lock pin (6) is temporarily fixed on an upper cover (2) in advance. Then the upper cover (2) and a lower cover (3) are connected together by inserting a wall (10) of one cover between a pair of walls (4, 5) of the other cover and by aligning the holes (7, 8, 11). By pushing the release button (9) of the buckle under this condition, the temporarily fixed lock pin (6) is inserted into the holes (7, 8, 11) and is set at a predetermined connection position. Thus, the upper cover (2) and the lower cover (3) are mechanically connected by the lock pin (6). As a result, the upper cover and the lower cover can be relatively easily and reliably connected together without requiring a special tool. The cover is not easily disassembled by outsiders, and good external appearance can be provided. In other embodiments, the tongue plate of the other part of the buckle can be used to push the lock pin into place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265063-A (GB)
Title: Gps receiver
Inventor: DEMPSTER ANDREW GRAHAM
IPC: G01S/
Filed: 1991-09-12
Abstract: A GPS receiver for use with the NAVSTAR global, satellite-based radio navigation and time transfer system wherein transmission from each of a plurality of satellites includes C/A code signals comprising a code and data modulated carrier, said receiver comprising means for receiving C/A code signals transmitted from at least four satellites and means to process the signals including an open loop estimator of signal parameters for phase-coherent estimation of a plurality of signal parameters including code delay, carrier frequency, carrier phase, carrier phase acceleration, data value and data delay.
Patent GB-932280-A (GB)
Abstract: 932,280. Talking cash-register. J. S. LIEN, [trading as.JORGEN S. LIEN]. May 16, 1962 [Aug. 22, 1961], No. 18797/62. Class 40 (2). [Also in Group XIX] A magnetic tape-player is combined with a cash register and is started by opening the cash drawer or by operating one of the normal registering keys. An endless loop of tape is stored in a cassette 20, and is threaded over transducer 24 and capstan 25. An arm 36 carrying pinch roller 33 and tape guides 40, 48 is moved into engagement with the capstan and transducer by a manually-operable lever 56. The tape tension between transducer and capstan can then be adjusted by rotating the pinch roller which projects to the rear of arm 36. The tape has two tracks, selected by manually adjusting the position of the transducer. The player is stopped by the bridging of contacts 23 by a conductive strip carried by the tape.
Patent GB-2273885-A (GB)
Title: Producing sterile milk using dynamic microfiltration
Inventor: DEGEN PETER JOHN
IPC: A23C3/00
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: Raw milk is treated to reduce its bacterial content, first being homogenized and then within about 5 minutes from the homogenization, subjected to dynamic microfiltration to yield a filtrate which has a lower bacterial content than the initial raw milk. When the flow rate of milk through the microfilter drops below a predetermined level, the dynamic microfilter is removed from milk filtration service, flushed with water, and returned to milk filtration service, these steps being repeated water alone, until the membrane cannot be adequately cleaned by at which time the membrane is subjected to chemical cleaning to essentially restore the original filtration capacity of the membrane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276516-A (GB)
Title: Power Saving in a Mobile Wireless Set
Inventor: ADACHI KEIGO
IPC: H03L7/093
Filed: 1994-02-17
Abstract: The receiver has means (71) for detecting a control signal comprising frames with a plurality of words, predetermined words of which transfer the receiver during a standby state to an intermittent mode for reducing power consumption. During such a mode an intermittent signal is generated (72) and a control unit (81) supplies power to a PLL (82) for a period of each frame sufficient to stabilize the output of the frequency synthesizer (8). During the OFF period the output of the frequency synthesizer (8) is held at its value at the end of the preceding ON period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281801-A (GB)
Title: Display
Inventor: TWEEDIE NOEL LEONARD
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 1994-02-22
Abstract: A multi-function advertisement and information display system has one or more sign boxes 10 which houses one or more Rotating Vaned sign mechanisms 11 and one or more L.E.D. or Quartz Crystal sign mechanisms 12. Each of the sign mechanisms is secured within the sign box 10 and the outer presentation is completed by a finishing frame 14. Illumination of the rotating vane section of the sign is concealed within sign box 10. The sign box 10 can additionally house a paper or acetate type poster holder 18 which can be illuminated or non-illuminated. Alternatively one or more sign boxes 10 can be connected to any number or combination of other sign boxes. Direct or remote input of information to the LED or Quartz Crystal 12 part of sign box 10 can electronically relay the Rotating Vane section 11 of the sign to display the relevant image and when used in conjunction with other combinations of sign box mechanisms can further electronically relay these to turn or change to the relevant images. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279907-A (GB)
Title: Flexible mountings for electronic components in smart cards.
Inventor: JARVIS CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 1994-06-30
Abstract: A printed circuit board is provided with a flexibly attached limb or tab on which an encapsulated electronic component or assembly is mounted, such that the encapsulated portion can assume its own orientation in a completed device incorporating the board. As shown (Fig. 4), a smart card comprises a printed circuit board 17 sandwiched between two plastic laminae 23, 24. An encapsulated electronic sub-assembly 19 is mounted on a portion 22 of the board 17 which is only attached to the main portion of the board 17 by a flexible bridge portion (not shown) which bears the connections. Accordingly the potted components are able to adopt a centralised position between the surface laminae 23, 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292089-A (GB)
Title: Ball
Inventor: FINLOW JOSEPH PETER
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 1994-08-06
Abstract: A ball has two hemispheres, one 10 smooth the other 12 unsmooth, the rough and smooth hemispheres of the ball will have an effect, when bowled, pitched at speed, of swinging or moving the ball off line of flight A seam 11 may be provided. The rough surface may be formed by pimples, ribs cross latching. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286920-A (GB)
Title: Power control of laser diodes in optical signal transmitters
Inventor: MISAIZU SETSUO
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 1994-09-06
Abstract: An optical signal transmitter has an Automatic Power Control (APC) circuit, by which the relation between a light output of a laser diode (LD), a threshold current (Ith) and bias current (Ib) can be kept constant. The bias current (Ib) of the laser diode (LD) is modulated in amplitude with a signal of frequency f1, which is lower than that of the input signal, and a photodiode (PD) and circuit (7) detect the signal component of the frequency f1 included in the light output of the laser diode (LD) and control the bias current (Ib) so as to maintain the relationship between the bias current (Ib) and a threshold current (Ith) The output of the laser diode (LD) also controls the driving current of the laser diode. As shown, the driving current (Ip) may also be modulated at the frequency f1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295098-A (GB)
Title: Amusement ride apparatus
Inventor: THORNALLEY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63G31/16
Filed: 1994-11-18
Abstract: An amusement ride apparatus comprises a base (10) a carriage (12) mounted on the base (10) by means of an arm (20) and turntable arrangement for movement relative to the base about axes A, B, and camera means (14) mounted on the carriage for operation by the rider (48). The apparatus is coin, token or card initiated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284742-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic fitting diaper
Inventor: ROESSLER THOMAS HAROLD
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 1994-12-15
Abstract: An article (20) having a front waistband portion (38), a rear waistband portion (40) and an intermediate portion (42) interconnecting the front and rear waistband portions comprises a backsheet layer (22) and a pair of side panels (90). Each of the panels extends laterally from opposed lateral ends of at least one waistband portion of the backsheet, and each side panel includes a terminal free end region (92) which has a predetermined length dimension thereof (94). A stress beam section (98) is connected to each of the side panels along its free end region, and the beam section has a relatively high Gurley stiffness value and a length dimension (102) which is at least a significant, substantial percentage of the length of the free end region of the side panel. A fastening mechanism (44) is connected to each of the stress beam sections and is arranged to extend laterally from each of the side panels for securing the waistband portions of the article on a wearer. The fastening mechanism has a base length (58) which is not more than a selected limited percentage of the length of the stress beam section. The stress beam sections distribute the forces from the fastening mechanisms across the length of the side panels. <IMAGE>