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Patent GB-2267557-A (GB)
Title: Ejection mechanism for submunitions
Inventor: COLLETT ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: F42B12/60
Filed: 1987-09-08
Abstract: An ejection mechanism for submunitions comprises a holder 1 connected to a base frame 3 by means of two approximately orthogonal hinged linkages of which at least one provides slightly non-parallel coupling whereby as the holder moves relative to the base frame the said one linkage is constrained to impart a velocity to the holder about either a yaw or roll axis. One linkage comprises two panels 4, 5 hinged together at 7, and to the holder 1 and the frame 3 at 6 and 8 respectively. The other orthogonally disposed linkage comprises panels 9, 10 with corresponding hinges 11, 12 and 13. The mechanism is shown between the fully folded and deployed positions. Movement can be by means of a bag of compressed air disposed within the mechanism. If the link lengths top and bottom, or at opposite ends, of the plates are different 50 that the respective hinges converge to some point outside the structure, then the holder will rotate about that point. In practice, this rotation corresponds to a roll or yaw movement, or both where both sets of hinges so converge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197156-A (GB)
Title: Method and circuit for adjusting the phase position of a colour subcarrier phase information signal of a pal-coded colour television signal
Inventor: HEITMANN JURGEN
IPC: H04N11/16
Filed: 1987-11-02
Abstract: A circuit for adjusting the phase position of a colour sync signal comprises two banking states 2,3 for subdividing a PAL-CCVS signal into a CCV signal and an S (line sync) signal, a delay device 7 with a fixed delay time to which the CCV signal is supplied and a second delay device 8 with a controllable delay to which the S signal is supplied, and a control stage 11 for adjusting the delay time of the second delay device 8 as a function of a phase comparison of the line sync signal and the colour sync signal at the outputs of the delay devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201922-A (GB)
Title: Type-through computer keyboard cover
Inventor: YOUNG KATHLEEN ANNE
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 1988-01-19
Abstract: A closely conforming membrane cover for a keyboard; which cover can be emplaced over the keyboard to prevent ingress of contaminants, but which is sufficiently flexible to allow operation of the keys when it is in place. As described it is vacuum formed from clear P.V.C. material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214449-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas particulate measurement
Inventor: BLUNT DAVID HAYDN
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 1988-01-21
Abstract: A sample of I.C. engine exhaust gas is drawn into duct 2 at inlet 1 and mixed with cold air, and some of the mixture is drawn from duct 2 through a particle-collecting filter 14 and returned to duct 2 through a gas meter 18, the filter 14 subsequently being examined. To determine the proportions of air and exhaust gas in the mixture, respective pumps 3 and 4 driven by a common motor draw a given volume flow of air into duct 2 and expel a given, greater volume flow of air and gas from its downstream end. Venturis 5 and temperature and pressure sensors 7, 8 enable the two volume flows to be measured, and the mixture proportions may then be calculated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202453-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a board game
Inventor: GILPIN WILLIAM GERARD
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1988-03-28
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a board war game comprises a plurality of board pieces (10) each of which is hexagonal in shape. The playing surface of each board (10) is marked with a grid formed of hexagonals and illustrating an area of sea, or of land or of a combination of both land and sea. An elongate or short clip (20) is provided for connecting together adjacent edges of two board pieces, and has a central spine (23) and upper and lower faces (21, 22) to form lateral slots each to receive an edge of a board piece. The land mass of a board piece is a stylized geomorphic pattern in the form of one or a combination of at least some of a plurality of individual shapes. Corresponding shapes (30, 33) to a larger scale are provided. These can be selectively placed together to reproduce the geomorphic pattern of one hexagonal area of the board piece surface when it is desired to fight a land battle over that area. A plurality of stackable counters (40) are also provided. Each is a measure of height of an aircraft above ground level and one or more stacked counters gives a visual indication of the height of an aircraft represented thereby. Colour coded counters (42, 45) are provlded for use in conjunction with one or more of the stackable counters to give a visual indication of aircraft speed, attitude and condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218228-A (GB)
Title: A timepiece
Inventor: CHAN CAROL KWAI CHEE
IPC: G04B37/02
Filed: 1988-03-30
Abstract: The timepiece, e.g. a watch, comprises a first casing (10) containing a timepiece movement (11) and an analogue or digital time display (12, 13, 14), and a second casing (15) larger than the first casing. The first casing (10) is housed in the second casing (15) for movement therein and the second casing (15) has a transparent window (19) for viewing the time display in the first casing (10). The second casing may contain a liquid (21, Figure 2, not shown) to dampen movement of the first casing in the second casing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207388-A (GB)
Title: Rotational moulding apparatus
Inventor: MASTERS WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: B29C41/06
Filed: 1988-05-19
Abstract: Rotational moulding apparatus for moulding a kayak in a mould (12) includes an oven (A) having an oven chamber. A frame (B) pivotally supports the oven (A) above a ground surface (10). The mould (12) rotates about a roll axis (123) on a carriage while in the oven chamber. The oven (A) pivots about a pivot axis (72) in a counter-pivotal movement. The oven pivot axis (72) is spaced a distance "d" from the roll axis (123) of the mould (12). This causes a pendular motion to be imparted to the mould (12) and the mould (12) thus swings to and fro in an arc as the oven (A) pivots. The mould (12) rotates about its roll axis (123) at the same time. A well-controlled, oven distribution of plastics material in the mould occurs by this combination of motions resulting in a hull skin of required thickness. A desired pattern of heat distribution is applied along the length of the mould (12) by a series of hot air openings (50a-50d) and a like number of openings on an opposing side of a hot air plenum (49). The carriage and mould can be cooled on a cooling stand (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210080-A (GB)
Title: Tombstones of plastic with name plate
Inventor: DAKIN EDGAR STEPHEN ROY
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 1988-09-16
Abstract: A tombstone, as a memorial to a deceased pet or human, is made at least substantially wholly of plastics material for cheapness and strength and has at least one recess for receiving a plate for bearing details of the deceased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242267-A (GB)
Title: Sonar detector
Inventor: HENNING MICHAEL LAURENCE
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 1989-02-10
Abstract: A sonobuoy comprises a vane means 20 coupled to a central member, the central member 12 having a significant inertial mass relative to the vane means and including a coil 14 comprising a multiplicity of turns of optical fibre. The vane means are mechanically coupled to the optical fibre coil whereby pressure gradients created across the sonobuoy by sonar waves cause flexing of the vane means relative to the central member, thereby creating stress in the optical fibre of the coil, thereby to after the optical path distance within the fibre coil. Changes in the distance are detected by interferometric techniques. A number of devices may share a single optical fibre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229215-A (GB)
Title: Making venetian blinds, wall panels and ceiling panels
Inventor: ESCHAUZIER FRANCOIS RUDOLPHE
IPC: B26D5/32
Filed: 1989-03-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the automatic manufacture of portions of a given length of strip material printed or embossed with a repetitive pattern in a longitudinal strip material, such as venetian blind slats, panels for walls and ceiling coverings and for shutters, awnings and sun louvres, in which the strip material is fed progressively to a cutting unit whereat first sections of strip material (33, 34) are cut, each of said given length. Second sections (31) are cut from parts of the strip material immediately following at least some of the cut-off first sections, in a controlled manner, to allow varying of the length of each of said second sections individually, to provide a controlled positioning of the repetitive pattern along the length of the subsequently cut first sections, the second sections being rejected and the first sections being retained for further handling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in waste disposal vehicles
Inventor: MARSHALL DENNIS ALAN
IPC: B65F3/20
Filed: 1989-03-28
Abstract: A waste disposal vehicle having a rear end loader equipped with a compacting means for transferring waste from the rear end loader into a tippable bulk container mounted on the vehicle chassis, and also having retractable lifting arms for small wheeled containers, wherein said lifting arms (18) have, respectively at different heights and distances from the rear end loader when the arms are extended, first hooking means (20) for engagement with one type of container and second hooking means (22) for an alternative type of container. To open a spring-loaded lid of a container, a retractable forked arm may be provided which can be manually moved into an operative position in the charge box (Fig. 3-5, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231248-A (GB)
Title: Leaf and litter collection tool
Inventor: HODDER SEPTIMUS WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1989-05-13
Abstract: The leaf and litter collection tool comprises a tool handle 12, a head assembly 10 complete with a matrix of spikes 11 and a tool head cover 13 with holes to match the positions of the spikes, the head assembly and cover being releasably connected.  Spring actuated version Between the tool head assembly and head cover is located a spring device which thrusts the two units apart, upon the release of a catch mechanism, causing the spikes to be fully retracted. The tool is engaged by pressing it to the ground until the head cover is locked into position by the catch mechanism and is then ready to be used to collect leaves and litter.  Manually actuated version The tool is manually actuated using a mechanical lever/linkage device causing the spikes to protrude through the head cover upon tool engagement and retract upon disengagement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220662-A (GB)
Title: Biological materials,processes for producing biological materials and for using such materials in therapy
Inventor: DAYER JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: C07K14/00
Filed: 1988-08-17
Abstract: This invention relates to interleukin 1 inhibitors (IL-1 INHs) that selectively inhibit interleukin 1 activity. The invention also relates to processes for purifying such IL-1 INHs from urine and for producing such IL-1 INHs by hosts transformed with recombinant DNA molecules comprising DNA sequences encoding the inhibitors, and to methods of treatment and compositions characterized by such IL-1 INHs. These methods and agents are useful in immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory applications and therapies.
Patent GB-2221825-A (GB)
Title: Plough tail wheel adjustment mechanism
Inventor: BARRETT ERIC JAMES
IPC: A01B3/46
Filed: 1989-07-03
Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the direction of a tail wheel (7) of a plough relative to the plough beam (5) and line of draft thereof has a trailing arm structure (8) formed by two parallel arm members (80) interconnected in parallelogram form, the leading ends of the arm members being pivoted to a support member (2) in turn pivoted to a mounting member (1) of a tractor. The trailing ends of the parallel arm members are pivotally coupled through respective links (90) to a support arm (70) to which the wheel is pivotally mounted. The mechanism enables adjustment of the angle of the tail wheel relative to the plough or plough beam and line of draft to be adjusted to suit working conditions, for example, to counteract sideways drag of the plough due to rudder action of the plough bodies (50) and also when ploughing on hillsides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233920-A (GB)
Title: Fluted drill
Inventor: EVANS JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 1989-07-18
Abstract: A hard metal drill is produced by machining axial flutes (2) in a generally cylindrical blank. The flutes have generally flat side faces (9,11) with a minimum radius of curvature at a radially inner transition region (13) between them. The faces (9) carrying the cutting edges are given a positive radial rake by machining a pair of diametrically opposite flutes offset to a diametrical plane parallel to the faces carrying the cutting edges. The radial rake of the cutting edges can be varied by machining different offsets. A relatively small stock of blanks is required, therefore to produce drills with a range of radial rakes. The flutes are widened at the cutting end by inclined faces 11 which decrease the chisel end width 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234300-A (GB)
Title: Rotary valves for internal combustion engines
Inventor: FRENCH COLIN RICHARD
IPC: F01L1/02
Filed: 1989-07-24
Abstract: A rotary valve member 8 for a rotary valve controlling supply and exhaust of gas to and from an internal combustion engine has two circumferential grooves 17 joined by two grooves 30. Each groove 17 contains sealing rings 25, 26A and 26B pressed outwardly against a cylinder wall 13 by a spring 20. Each groove 30 contains blocks 32 engaging the ends of a sealing bar 33. A spring 31 presses the bar 33, via the blocks 32, against the cylinder wall 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237091-A (GB)
Title: Connecting means
Inventor: SANDS DAVID JOHN
IPC: F16B12/10
Filed: 1989-10-19
Abstract: A connecting system, e.g. for furniture, comprises a peg (1) having a head at one or each end and a socket member (6) having a bore to accept said peg (1). A resiliently deformable portion at or adjacent one end of the socket member lockingly engages the head of said peg (1) to prevent its withdrawal. The socket member (6) has a mounting flange (9), and is dimensioned to project through a component (13), (14) of a pair of components to be assembled between a reverse surface (13b, 14b) of said component and an abutting surface (13a, 14a) thereof, whereby said mounting flange is located adjacent to and is affixable to said reverse surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227669-A (GB)
Title: Modified condom
Inventor: HOWES PETER RUSSELL
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 1989-10-31
Abstract: A condom so sized and shaped as to be characterised by the following combination of features:   i) a base (ie. the region adjacent the open end of the condom) which is intended to fit snugly around the base of the user's erect penis so that the base of the condom holds securely to the base of the pens during its usage; ii) an extended (ie. larger than average) overall length, sufficient to allow for each retraction of the penis during the motions of intercourse; and iii) an increased (ie. larger than average) circumference, from the base region, adjacent the open end, forward, to allow the penis to move freely inside the condom during the motions of intercourse, so that when the condom is fitted to the penis and inserted into a vagina or rectum the condom becomes a static lining to the vagina or rectum during the motions of intercourse.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237736-A (GB)
Title: A mattress
Inventor: GROENEWALD PETRONELLA JOHANNA
IPC: A47C/
Filed: 1989-11-01
Abstract: A mattress comprises a body of resilient, compressible material and includes two end edges and two side edges as well as a bottom face and an upper face. Two spaced apart elongated ridges 28, 30 are provided, one of each extending along each side edge. Furthermore a channel 26 is provided in the upper face extending between the two side edges, and is preferably of curved concave shape in end view. The mattress is preferably made of polyurethane foam material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224578-A (GB)
Title: Calibrating measurement of relative concentration of gas or vapour
Inventor: BELT PEKKA
IPC: G01N27/00
Filed: 1989-11-02
Abstract: Relative concentration of gas or vapour, eg relative humidity is determined using a sensor 1 mounted adjacent a temperature sensor 3 on a heating element/cooling element 5. The sensor 1 is brought to controlled conditions (eg ambient temperature and humidity). The temperature of the sensor (1) is then deviated from the ambient temperature so transiently that the partial pressure of the measured gas or vapour can be assumed to stay at least approximately constant at the measurement site and the temperature of the sensor (1) and the relative concentration of the desired gas or vapour is measured at each deviation temperature. …<??>The measured results, which may relate to the dew point (100% humidity) and 100 DEG C ( SIMILAR 1.2% humidity) are used for calibrating the sensor. …<??>Improved measurement accuracy results from the uncomplicated calibration routine. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2240743-A (GB)
Title: Method of repairing rectangular window frames
Inventor: HUGHES ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B27M1/08
Filed: 1989-12-21
Abstract: A method of remaking a rectangular frame having a faulty edge member joined to the remainder of the frame by mitred corners comprises: providing a saw (22) positioned above a table for the frame and having a line of action at 45 DEG  to a datum edge (21); offering up the faulty edge member to the datum edge, and moving the edge member lengthwise until the frame is positioned as required, relative to the cutting device; clamping the frame; moving the cutting device through its line of action to cut through the frame at one of the points where the faulty edge member is joined to the remainder of the frame; re-positioning the frame and re-clamping it, again moving the cutting device to cut through the frame at the or each other point where the edge member is joined to the frame; and fastening to the remainder of the frame a replacement member, in substitution for the detached member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239843-A (GB)
Title: Ski carrying cart
Inventor: ADAMS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B62B1/10
Filed: 1990-01-13
Abstract: The cart has a roller to facilitate travel over various surfaces and is made from plastics material. Compartments are provided for skis and ski shoes or walking boots.
Patent GB-2232704-A (GB)
Title: Attaching cill or fascia boards
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 1990-03-20
Abstract: A cill for attachment to a window opening, or a fascia board has a board 15 and at one edge a hooked formation 16 defining a reverse-taper. This is held in position by spring clips 11 screwed to a surface eg of the window opening and each having a hook-shaped nose engaging in the reverse taper hooked formation of the cill. The cill may be additionally bonded to the window opening surface. A U-shaped retainer 22 may be provided for the other edge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236202-A (GB)
Title: Extracting process performance information from a computer over a network
Inventor: ITZKOWITZ MARTIN STANLEY
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 1990-04-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus described allow the extraction of process specific performance information. An operating system module is supplied having procedures that service remote procedure calls. These procedures, when invoked, retrieve specific information from tables and registers in the operating system indicative of the status of resources which are used to manage the computer system. In a preferred embodiment, the remote procedure calls are executed by a monitoring process 80 on a second computer system 30 connected through a network 40 to a first computer system 10 on which the monitored process is executed, whereby the process and resource overhead on the first computer required to monitor process performance is minimized. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230479-A (GB)
Title: Trigger operated spray dispenser
Inventor: FOX ROYSTON EDGAR DENNIS
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 1990-04-17
Abstract: A nozzle device for a trigger-operated spray dispenser, comprising a body (30) of generally tubular form for fitting at one end (32) to outlet from a trigger-operated pump mechanism (Fig. 1) fitted with a closure member requiring applied pressure to close off said outlet. The body has an internal inlet passageway (34) extending away from its said one end (32) and being at an angle (36) to its other end (42). An internal outlet passageway (40) from said other end communicates at said angle (36). Spray jet forming means (46, 48) is at said other end (42). An inwardly projecting actuator formation (32) is operative when fitted to said trigger operated spray dispenser to close off or release said closure member by rotation of the body (30) at its said one end. (42). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248385-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush with rotary brush member(s)
Inventor: BRANFORD WILLIAM GERHARD
IPC: A46B17/00
Filed: 1990-10-02
Abstract: A toothbrush having one or more wheel members 3 with radially disposed bristles 11 adapted to roll into contact with tooth surfaces. End plates on the wheel member inhibit bristle deflection. In a multiple wheel member version an intermediate wheel member 13 serves to confine bristles against lateral displacement. Side plates 4 carry a spindle 5 for the wheel member or members 3. A curved guard 7 extends partially about the wheel members 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238721-A (GB)
Title: Sterilizing compositions giving an extended release of an airborne disinfectant
Inventor: LAWSON TREVOR JOHN
IPC: A01N59/02
Filed: 1990-11-30
Abstract: A composition and preparation capable of giving extended release of an airborne disinfectant, particularly sulphur dioxide, in the presence of moisture. The preparation, which is conveniently supplied in a sealed container which, when opened, can be installed in a disposal unit for sanitary or surgical dressings to sterilise the contents, preferably comprises an agent that will liberate sulphur dioxide on contact with water (e.g. a metabisulphite or dithionite), a moderator for moderating the liberation of sulphur dioxide (e.g. a thiosulphate, phosphate, borate, amino or hydroquinone), a thickening agent (e.g. a high molecular weight carbohydrate or gum), and water, the preparation being in the form of a stable viscous solution.
Patent GB-2239236-A (GB)
Title: Stable aqueous suspensions of silica based, water insoluble inorganic materials
Inventor: TROGLIA CLAUDIO
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1990-12-18
Abstract: Aqueous suspensions of silica-based water-insoluble inorganic materials eg zeolites in finely subdivided form, are stabilized with at least one partially crosslinked acrylic polymer or copolymer.
Patent GB-2244064-A (GB)
Title: Low frequency radio frequency plasma spray deposition
Inventor: FRIND GERHARD
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 1991-04-24
Abstract: A low frequency RF plasma spray deposition method is provided, which is especially effective in reducing losses and improving particle heating. In this respect an RF plasma gun is operated in the frequency range below 1 MHz and an argon-helium mixture to which a third component, such as hydrogen, can also be admixed, is substituted for the standard argon-hydrogen mixture used at frequencies above 2 MHz. In a specific embodiment of the invention, a RF plasma gun is operated in the frequency range of 400-500 kHz and specific start up and operating procedures and conditions are set forth for successful deposition of titanium and refractory metal alloys. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263860-A (GB)
Title: Chop sticks
Inventor: WILLIAMSON TREVOR JOHN
IPC: A47G21/06
Filed: 1991-07-23
Abstract: An eating implement comprises two rods joined together by a bridge. The rods are tapered for flexibility and appearance. The implement is manufactured as a complete unit, thus ensuring no germ traps and no danger from clips, springs, etc entering the food chain. The implement is flexible and can be manipulated by finger and thumb to an open and closed position. The implement is manufactured from non toxic hygienic material.