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Patent GB-2213965-A (GB)
Title: Analog display on an electronic timepiece
Inventor: SAITO GORO
IPC: G04G9/08
Filed: 1988-03-01
Abstract: An analog display type digital timepiece having a first signal output section for producting a first signal representative of seconds, a second signal output section for producing a second signal representative of minutes, and a third signal output section for producing a third signal representative of hours. The signals from said output sections energise analog indicators such as LCD's representing hands (T1, T2 and T3) or points (P1, P2, P3). In a preferred embodiment, twelve numerals and four auxiliary numerals are provided on the display surface of a display section (D), divided into sixteen zones, while the three primary color lights (P1, P2, P3) are preliminarily allotted to the indications of seconds, minutes, and hours, so that the elapse of time can be indicated by the color changes in each of the numerals illuminated or irradiated by each of the particular colors or the combination of colors generated by color generating means in accordance with the signals produced from each of the signal output sections. The timepiece comprises gating means between the unit and ten counters of each output section for time information signals in order to block certain signals such that 132 output signals which are necessary for time indicated are produced from the output signal sections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285498-A (GB)
Title: Turret viewing device
Inventor: BAGNALL-WILD RALPH HILARY
IPC: F41G3/22
Filed: 1988-05-20
Abstract: A vehicle such as a tank having a hull surmounted by an azimuthally rotatable turret (10) is provided with an electro-optic viewing device (11) within the turret (10), the sight line of the device (11) being azimuthally referenced to the hull. Display devices (16 - 19) are provided in both the turret (10) and the hull, the display devices (16-19) being connected to the viewing device (11) so that in both the turret (10) and the hull there is provided a field of view which is independent of the turret azimuthal position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222493-A (GB)
Title: Radio aerial connection adaptor
Inventor: ASHWORTH IAN HARPER
IPC: H04B1/18
Filed: 1988-09-05
Abstract: A radio aerial adaptor (Figs. 3a, 3b) has an aerial port (above), a radio port (below) and a branching external port. Usually, the aerial port is connected to the radio port by a movable bridging member (24). However, when an external device (30) is fitted to the external port (4), this causes the bridging member (24) to be moved so as to isolate the aerial port from the radio port, and to connect the external device (30) to the radio port. The adapter is fitted to a radio (6). When the radio is mounted in a holder (31, Fig. 46), and pivoted, a connector in the holder acts as the external device (31). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234320-A (GB)
Title: Flexible drive shaft
Inventor: NAYLOR ROGER LAWTON
IPC: F04C2/107
Filed: 1989-05-17
Abstract: A flexible drive shaft for a helical gear pump having a rotor 10 in which the drive shaft 18 is formed with an enlarged, e.g. upset forged, head 20 and is provided with a plastics material coating 30. The drive shaft is held on to the rotor by bolts 40 passing through holes 28 in the head 20 and apertures 42 in a cap 32.
Patent GB-2220868-A (GB)
Title: Process of and apparatus for continuously purifying gases
Inventor: BERGLOFF DAG
IPC: B01D53/06
Filed: 1989-06-27
Abstract: In a process of continuously purifying gases by removing entrained burdening substances therefrom, the gas loaded with said substances is passed, at least substantially radially, through adsorbing materials 7 arranged about an axis of rotation 4. Retained substances are desorbed - possibly after inertization - by flushing, in particular with hot gases or steam, and the absorbing material, after said desorption, is cooled and/or dried, if necessary. Further rotational movement is preferably done intermittently. The feed stream to and the drain stream from the adsorbing material each are conducted in a confined space 8, 9 extending at least in one direction substantially parallelly to said axis of rotation and/or to the adsorber bed, said confined space being fed and/or drained axially. The invention is characterized in that the direction of the feed stream is essentially opposite to the direction of the drain stream in relation to the adsorber bed. 
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Patent GB-2225917-A (GB)
Title: Packet switched network
Inventor: NAGASHIMA YOSHIAKI
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 1989-07-20
Abstract: In a packet switched network, when subscriber terminal management data on a packet switching exchange 1a, 1b is changed, the sequence of change comprises the following steps: a step in which a change information file 8 in a data accumulating means 9 is created based on the subscriber change data of a subscriber terminal 2a, 2b; a step in which the change of the subscriber terminal management data of a specified subscriber terminal is performed without affecting the communication processes of other subscriber terminals by a multitask process on a packet switching exchange which is controlled by remote data based on the change information file; a step in which a file of a subscriber accumulation data base 6 in the data accumulating means 9 is updated in synchronism with the result of a remote control. 
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Patent GB-2234185-A (GB)
Title: Dartboards
Inventor: BLUCK JOHN EDWARD GEORGE
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 1989-07-27
Abstract: The numbers ring 1 of a dartboard is maintained in position by pegs 2 each of which has a pointed end 6 driven into the dartboard and a rounded end 4 formed with a notch 3. The ring is accommodated in the notches enabling the ring to be sprung free and repositioned when the board is rotated to locate a new wear area at the treble twenty zone.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238783-A (GB)
Title: A process for the removal of carbon dioxide gas from exhaust gases
Inventor: ROBERTSON DANIEL STEWART
IPC: B01D53/62
Filed: 1989-12-05
Abstract: CO2 is removed by treating the exhaust gas with calcium orthoplumbate (Ca2 PbO4) sorbent.
Patent GB-2240621-A (GB)
Title: Ventilating fan
Inventor: KUNO OSAMU
IPC: F24F7/013
Filed: 1990-01-31
Abstract: A ventilating fan includes a casing (1) enclosing an electric motor (2) having a rotational shaft, a fan blade (4) detachably coupled to the rotational shaft of the motor (2), and a front frame (10) detachably attached to the front side of the casing (1). In the ventilating fan, either one or both of the fan blade (4) and the front frame (10) are formed from a foaming material such as foam polystyrene. Alternatively, either one or both of the fan blade (4) and front frame (10) may be formed from a sheet material or paper. In the event of either a fan blade or the front frame becoming soiled, the respective parts are easily replaceable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250794-A (GB)
Title: Connector for structural members
Inventor: CHEEK JAMES ANDREW
IPC: E04G17/04
Filed: 1990-10-29
Abstract: A connector (for use with soldiers to allow the attachment of a structural component thereto) consists of two members, the first 4 of which is mountable on the soldier by way of one of the pairs of aligned apertures therein. The second member 6, which is releasably connectable to the first, has a portion 22 which protrudes from the soldier above an edge thereof. The protruding portion of the second member is dimensioned and arranged so that the structural component may be connected thereto. The protruding portion may be formed with a hole 32 and/or it may have a trapezoidal or dovetail cross section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252677-A (GB)
Title: RFI screened housing for electronic circuitry
Inventor: OVERY MICHAEL
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1991-02-08
Abstract: A low cost, two-piece housing for a mobile telephone comprises an open-topped box (1) and a separate lid (2). In one embodiment the box (1) is made of conductive material, e.g. from a folded sheet of aluminium, whereas the lid (2) is made of a pliant insulating material (6), e.g. ABS plastics, having a thin conductive coating (7), e.g. of copper or nickel provided thereon. The lid has at least one integral flange (8, 9) dependant therefrom for engaging the side walls (4) of the box 1. The pliability of the lid enables the lid to fit tightly on the box and the conductive coating ensures effective screening against radio frequency interference. In an alternative embodiment the box (1) is also made of insulating material having a thin conductive coating thereon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242757-A (GB)
Title: Slidable light wave conductor splicing box
Inventor: PETROTTA GIANMARIA
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1991-03-20
Abstract: A LWC (light-wave conductor) splicing box accommodates LWC splicing cassettes 34, which are securable one above the other and in which the incoming LWC outside cables 37 are split-up into LWC fibre bundles and/or LWC single fibres and, in LWC splicing combs 39, are connected to outgoing LWC single fibres 40, at least a portion/some of such fibres extending to LWC couplings in a front screen 26, which terminates the LWC splicing box, and communicating therewith. A LWC splicing extension 20, which is open towards the front and upper ends, is accommodated in an assembly carrier 10, which is installable in the switchgear cabinet, so as to be extensible 22.1, 22.2. The front screen 26 with the LWC couplings 28 is pivotally mounted in the region of the front, lower edge of the LWC splicing extension so as to be downwardly foldable and is securable on the LWC splicing extension in the closed position by means of detachable closure members 29, 30. A storage compartment 25 is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242633-A (GB)
Title: Resuscitator
Inventor: MCCULLOCH NORMA DORIS
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: A manually operated resuscitator comprises a telescopic pump 1 connected to a mask 2. Communication means 11 is provided between the pump 1 and mask 2 so that air can pass from the pump 1 to the mask 2 in use. The pump comprises inner and outer cooperating cylindrical shells 3 and 4. The outer shell is provided with flap-valve controlled air admission openings 7 and the communication means is provided with a one way flap valve and an exhale opening 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244120-A (GB)
Title: Solid propellant rocket engine
Inventor: SCHOEFFL RAINER
IPC: F02K9/24
Filed: 1991-05-17
Abstract: A solid propellant rocket engine container has two or more parts to facilitate the incorporation of propellant charge therein, the parts being held together and strengthened by means of directed wrappings thereon of fibres in a synthetic resin matrix. The container may be in two pants which engage coaxially along a circular line extending around the cylindrical body section, and the fibres in the connection region may lie predominantly parallel to the container axis. The base region of the container around the nozzle(s) may also be reinforced.
Patent GB-2255778-A (GB)
Title: Photocurable compositions
Inventor: POCOCK STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 1991-05-24
Abstract: Photocurable compositions comprising (a) a photopolymerisable binder comprising a polymerisable epoxy acrylate, a mono- or multi-functional acrylate monomer, and a vinyl ether monomer; and (b) a free radical photoinitiator can be photocured to provide tough, flexible, chemically resistant coatings on polyolefin substrates. The coatings are preferably applied to such substrates as inks containing a colorant.
Patent GB-2246402-A (GB)
Title: Roller bearing with plastics ring and metal bushing for use in a chain
Inventor: KANEHIRA MAKATO
IPC: F16C33/62
Filed: 1991-07-17
Abstract: A roller bearing includes plastics outer and inner rings with collars (26, 30) integrally molded around metal bushings (32, 34) which form inner and outer races for rollers confined therein. The plastics has a self-lubricating property. Such roller bearings may connect pairs of link plates (44) in a chain (36). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258319-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre cable
Inventor: SUMMERS ANDREW THOMAS
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1991-07-30
Abstract: In an optical fibre aerial cable the transmission element comprises one or more fibre ribbons 15 accommodated in a rectangular cross-section channel 14 disposed within a tubular strength member 11 e.g. glass reinforced polyester. The height of the channel and the overfeed of the ribbon are such that the minimum bend radius of an undulating path followed by the ribbon is constrained to be greater than a predetermined minimum. 13 is a plastics channel member and 12 is a plastics sheath. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247692-A (GB)
Title: Preparing diamond-like carbon coatings involving a foundation layer; apparatus therefor
Inventor: DEARNALEY GEOFFREY
IPC: C23C16/26
Filed: 1991-08-08
Abstract: A method for depositing a diamond-like coating upon a substrate, including the operations of depositing upon a substrate material a foundation layer of a material known to be conducive to the formation of diamond-like carbon as hereinbefore described, and then depositing a layer of diamond-like carbon upon the foundation layer. The foundation layer may be a layer of silicon, silicon nitride, boron nitride or alumina and both the foundation layer and the layer of diamond-like carbon may be deposited by means of an ion-assisted process. A preferred embodiment comprises producing in the region of the surface of the substrate a population of atoms of a first species to be used to form the foundation layer, irradiating the surface of the substrate with ions of a second species so as to cause the atoms of the first species to form an adherent foundation layer on the surface of the substrate, providing a carbon containing species in the region of the surface of the substrate and subjecting the substrate to further irradiation with the ions of the second species thereby to cause carbon atoms to be deposited upon the surface of the foundation layer as a diamond-like coating. The first species may be silicon, aluminium or boron and the second species may be oxygen or nitrogen and these separate species react together. The diamond-like layer is preferably formed by decomposition of a hydrocarbon vapour, eg polyphonyl other by continued irradiation with ions of the second species. An apparatus is also disclosed (the fig) in which a vacuum chamber is provided containing a support for a substrate upon which is to be deposited a coating of diamond-like carbon, a source of atoms of a first species adapted to form a foundation layer upon a substrate and a source of ions of a second species and a source of a carbon containing species. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260886-A (GB)
Title: Sugar icing mixture
Inventor: DAU PETER
IPC: A23G3/34
Filed: 1991-10-31
Abstract: A powder mixture for mixing with water on a greased surface to form a sugar-based paste for forming into cake decorations, comprises:     25 kg icing sugar (including up to 3% cornflour)   250 g carboxy methyl cellulose (E466)   350g xanthum gum (E415)   700g cornflour 250g powdered glucose rm
Patent GB-2252852-A (GB)
Title: Data collation devices
Inventor: CUTTING GEOFFREY
IPC: G09F11/23
Filed: 1992-02-11
Abstract: A device for displaying data relating to events occurring over two or more consecutive periods has a reference area identification (1) for each of the periods and a corresponding number of elements (3) bearing time-related information are displayed in those areas. The elements are displaceable relative to the reference areas so that with the passing of the periods an individual element can be registered with the successive periods appropriate to the information it bears. Thus, the elements may be associated with periods of the calendar whereas the reference areas are associated with the present and immediate future time, so that the device displays which calendar related events are imminent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273859-A (GB)
Title: Weeding tool.
Inventor: LEE CHIH-CHIANG
IPC: A01D11/00
Filed: 1992-12-30
Abstract: A weeding implement comprises first and second prongs 14, 17 and at least one hook 19 associated with at least one of the prongs. A variant intended for plants having large roots has two hooks, one associated with each prong. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264349-A (GB)
Title: Valve for air conditioning systems
Inventor: MUNRO MALCOLM CYRIL
IPC: F24F13/14
Filed: 1993-02-24
Abstract: A valve for use in an air-conditioning system has two pivotally mounted valve members (15, 16), pivotable about an axis or axes (17A) transverse to the duct (10) from which each valve member (15, 16) extends in a downstream direction. Actuating means (25) such as a mechanically driven pivotal linkage system displaces the valve members (15, 16) towards or away from one another to move between open and closed positions of the valve. The valve members may form an aerofoil shape when the valve is fully open. The valve may be mounted in a duct which is in turn mounted in a larger duct (fig 4) in order to reduce noise. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266509-A (GB)
Title: Form-fill-seal packaging apparatus and control method
Inventor: SUGA YASUTAKA
IPC: B65B57/00
Filed: 1993-03-16
Abstract: A form4ill-seal packaging machine comprises a reciprocal frame 74 carrying a pair of sealing bars (65, 66 Fig 2) which produce transverse seals between the products (46 Fig 1A) being packaged and a mechanism to control the length and speed of the stroke of the frame 74 and the speed of the film (60 Fig 6) dependent on the length of the product (46 Fig 1A). This assures more uniform heating of the seals resulting overall in more uniform transverse seals. The variation in speed and stroke of frame 74 is achieved by moving slider 90 along main lever 85 through first motor 122, this in turn varies the arc through which driven lever 92 can swing and hence the arc through which swinging levers 88 can swing. Hence the stroke and speed of frame 74 are varied through connecting rods 89 being connected to swinging levers 68. The speed of the film is controlled by second motor (57 Fig 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267882-A (GB)
Title: Beverage frothing device for beverage container
Inventor: DUNN ALEXANDER RICHARD
IPC: B65D85/73
Filed: 1993-05-24
Abstract: A beverage frothing device (4) comprises a chamber (6) which is positioned in a beverage container (2), the chamber (6) having a first valve (A) which admits fluid (3) into the chamber (6) from the exterior of the device (4) when the exterior pressure exceeds the pressure in the chamber (6) and a second valve (B) which permits the fluid (3) to exit from the chamber (6) on the release of the exterior pressure. The two valve (A, B) are in the form of button valves and formed of a soft rubber material. The second valve (B) covers a plurality of minute apertures (E) which are laser-drilled to exact dimensions. The chamber may be held in the container by struts 1 and the chamber may consist of two sections 5 and 6 which are snap fitted together and then sealed, eg by sonic welding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281762-A (GB)
Title: An ornamental accessory for a pond or other water feature
Inventor: FLETCHER DAVID JAMES
IPC: B05B17/08
Filed: 1993-09-10
Abstract: An ornamental accessory for a pond or other water feature having a water inlet (28) for connection to a water supply and at least one water outlet (16) for producing a stream, fountain, cascade, waterfall or other moving water arrangement, wherein the ornamental accessory (10) comprises a substantially hollow shell (18) which, in use, is substantially completely filled with water. Preferably, the hollow shell (18) contains filter means (20), preferably biological filter means (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272526-A (GB)
Title: Investigation of a body by electrical impedance measurement
Inventor: BROWN BRIAN HILTON
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 1993-10-28
Abstract: A body is investigated by applying electrical signals at different frequencies to the body, obtaining first signals representing electrical impedance measurements at each of the different frequencies, obtaining second signals representing subsequent electrical impedance measurements at each of the different frequencies after a change in the internal state of the body, and selectively determining characteristics of part of said body from the first and second signals. Impedance changes of parts of the human trunk between the subject fully inhaling and fully exhaling may be measured to show the frequency responses of the left and right lungs (30, 31), the spinal column, and the cardiovascular system (33). The invention has application in electrical impedance tomography where the different frequency behaviour of different parts of the body associated with temporal changes can be used to improve organ resolution and tissue differentiation.
Patent GB-2272442-A (GB)
Title: Human squalene synthase
Inventor: CHARLES ANDREW DAVID
IPC: C12N15/54
Filed: 1993-11-09
Abstract: Nucleotide sequences, particularly DNA sequences, coding for all or part of human squalene synthase (farnesyl diphosphate farnesyl transferase, EC 2.5.1.21) are described together with vectors containing the DNA sequences, host cells containing the vectors and polypeptides having all or part of the amino acid sequence of human squalene synthase. Processes for preparing the aforementioned vectors, host cells and polypeptides by recombinant DNA technology are also described.
Patent GB-2283737-A (GB)
Title: Withdrawing articles from a nested stack
Inventor: BROAD NIGEL ALAN
IPC: B65G59/10
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: An apparatus for withdrawing paper baking tray liners from a nested stack of such liners employs a mechanism cyclically operable, with a liner stack at a denesting station 11 to guide two suction cups 23 to move apart to make contact with surface portions of the currently innermost liner 29. With the liner 29 adherent to the suction cups 23, the cups are moved towards one another, the liner 29 resiliently deforming to draw the rim thereof along inwardly directed restraining fingers 15a, 15b, spanning the rim of the stack the innermost liner escaping from their restraint upon attaining the free ends of the fingers, which continue to restrain the remainder of the stack from following the innermost form 29. Thereafter, the liberated form 29 is moved to a baking tray loading station at which the form is released by termination of auction by the cups 23. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272627-A (GB)
Title: Food product
Inventor: BAMFORD SARAH JANE
IPC: A23L19/12
Filed: 1993-11-16
Abstract: A simulated potato product in sliced form is obtained by co-extruding a core containing at least about 80% by wt potato mash within a shell of a composition containing at least about 70% potato mash without addition of water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284794-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling the position of an envelope in an inserter machine
Inventor: RICKETTS DAVID JAMES
IPC: B43M5/04
Filed: 1993-12-20
Abstract: An inserter machine has means for feeding an envelope withdrawn from a storage tray to a flap device 44 capable of opening the envelope flap and forwarding the envelope along a deck 42 with its base edge leading and its open flap trailing. Encoder means 66, 108 are connected for rotation in synchronisation with one or more rolls forming part of the forwarding means. The machine also has a solenoid mechanism for disconnecting drive to the envelope by downwardly withdrawing a lower roll 363 to stop the envelope at a stuffing station, and a wetter arrangement 116, 118 whereby the envelope flap can be wetted prior to sealing. An envelope stop 128 is provided in a flap closure mechanism 126, 120, 142, the stop being adjustable in position without operator intervention in response to information provided by the encoder means 66, 108, providing adjustment to cater for different sizes of envelope, or by data previously fed in by a user via a keyboard specifying the desired size of (folded) insert. The user can select on the keyboard whether to use envelope size or insert size as the criterion. <IMAGE>