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Patent GB-2214931-A (GB)
Title: Selective coating part of a member
Inventor: LESTER RONALD FREDERICK
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1988-03-18
Abstract: In apparatus for selectively coating part of a member with a material, such as plating the walls of a hole 1 in a circuit board 2, the liquid used in laying down the coating is caused to be sucked over the part so that any leak in the system tends to draw air inwards rather than allowing liquid to escape onto other parts of the member. Two heads 3 and 4 arranged one on each side of the board 2 form a passageway between them through the hole 1. A pump 17 alternately sucks and pumps liquid used in laying down the coating in both directions through the hole 1. Electrodes 23 and 24 permit electroplating techniques to be applied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206251-A (GB)
Title: Power supply circuit for RF-energised load
Inventor: SMITH JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 1988-06-08
Abstract: A power supply circuit 10, for example for use with a quadrupole mass spectrometer, for connection between an RF source 40 and a load has primary tuned circuits 32, 33 coupled to secondary tuned circuits 28, 29 and having outputs 24, 25 to the load. Power semi-conductors 36, 37 connect the circuits 32, 33 to the source 40 and the outputs 24, 25 can be adjusted by first tuning the secondary circuits 28, 29, then adjusting the coupling K between the primary 27a and secondary coils 27b of transformer 27, then tuning the primary circuits 32, 33. The primary tuned circuits may typically be tuned to  2ROOT 2 of the frequency of the secondary tuned circuits. Only one primary tuned circuit and one secondary tuned circuit may alternatively be provided. The coupling factor K is low, preferably in the range 0.05 to 0.1. The transformer 27 may comprise a single layer secondary coil (60) (Figure 3), coaxially located within an electrically insulating tube (50) and wound on insulating rods (51). The primary coil (61) is wound on an insulating block (55) and is within and nominally coaxial with secondary (60). A knob (59) can be tuned so that the axis of coil (61) is skew to that of coil (60) in order to adjust the coupling K. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213347-A (GB)
Title: Bandwidth reduction for the transmission of colour television signals
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM
IPC: H04N7/12
Filed: 1988-12-30
Abstract: A colour television signal is transmitted with bandwidth reduction. A luminance encoder 10 has two paths with different sub-samplers 14 introducing different bandwidth reduction methods. The sub-sampled signal is restored in filters 16 similar to those 34 at the receiver and the path which introduces least error is used for transmission. The selected path is determined on a block-by-block basis and an indication of the paths used for each block digitally transmitted 24 in DATV format. Bandwidth reduction is also applied by encoders 42 to the U and V colour component signals. Several options exist using one or more coding paths and making the choice of coding path the same as for the iuminance component, the same for the two colour components, or different for all three, or some other function. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246314-A (GB)
Title: Disposable razor
Inventor: ROGERS FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: B26B21/44
Filed: 1989-01-23
Abstract: A razor which is disposable contains its own shaving soap or gel. The shaving soap or gel is contained in a sack in the shaft of the razor and is released through the head of the razor when pressure is applied to the sack by means of pressure pads mounted one en each side of the stem of the razor. The pads engage respective springs bearing on plates which compress the sack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230427-A (GB)
Title: Shelf supports
Inventor: ROSSELL WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 1989-04-11
Abstract: A support for shelving or any two surfaces to be joined at a 90 DEG angle, uses a rigid interior bracket hidden by an outer cover for decorative effect.
Patent GB-2221780-A (GB)
Title: System for encoding a collection of ideographic characters
Inventor: O'DELL ROBERT B
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 1989-08-07
Abstract: In a computer input system for Chinese and Japanese characters, the different strokes for composing the characters are classified into different groups, each identified by a code number. The strings of code numbers are stored in memory where the strings contain only as many code numbers as are necessary to identify the characters. Strings for two or more characters used together as compounds are also stored. When a code number entered by an operator matches a string stored, a controller causes the shape of the actual character to be fetched from memory and displayed. For some characters, partial characters are also stored and are fetched and displayed when the string of code numbers for such partial characters matches the code numbers entered to aid beginners. The string of code numbers representing each character follows exactly a traditional writing sequence of the character from the very first stroke to the end of the string of code numbers. However, the computer usually identifies the character before the entire writing sequence is completed, particularly for characters used together in compounds. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2227403-A (GB)
Title: Garment fitted with a seat pad
Inventor: EKLUND JAN
IPC: A41D13/05
Filed: 1989-12-27
Abstract: A garment, e.g. a jacket, puter coat, waistcoat or ski suit, includes a preferably heat and/or moisture insulating protective-part or seat-pad 2 which can be moved relative to the remainder of the garment between a first portion in which the protective-part is located inwardly of the back-part of the garment and a second position in which the protective-part can be brought beneath the buttocks of the garment wearer, so as to function as a seat pad (see Fig. 1). At least the back-part of the garment comprises at least two mutually overlapping layers of material 3, 4, such as a lining and an outer fabric defining therebetween a space 5 intended to accommodate the protective-part 2 in its first position. The protective-part is suspended on at least one elongated, flexible member 9, 13 which functions to enable the protective-part to be moved through the opening 7 between the first and the second positions, by extending and shortening the distance between the attachment points of the elongated member 3, 13 on the protective-part 2 and the point of attachment 11 of this protective- part in the upper part of the garment. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2238202-A (GB)
Title: Method for transmitting HDTV signal
Inventor: JONES ARTHUR HOWARD
IPC: H04N7/00
Filed: 1990-01-12
Abstract: In order to transmit an HDTV signal having a first plurality of lines by means of a channel capable of transmitting a signal having fewer lines, the HDTV signal is down-converted to an intermediate signal having a number of lines suitable for transmission through the channel. The intermediate signal is split into two signals, one having a larger proportion of the intermediate signal lines and the other having a complementary portion. These two signals are combined for transmission in such a manner that the signal having the larger proportion of lines occupies one area, preferably the central portions 10 of the vertical dimension of the picture conveyed by the channel. The signal having the complementary proportion of lines occupies the remaining area or areas, preferably, at the borders 12 and 14 of the picture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230413-A (GB)
Title: Building elements
Inventor: BREVERTON TERENCE DAVID
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1990-04-20
Abstract: A building element comprises a container 10 composed of two polygonal sections 12 interconnected by a waist section 13. A plurality of such containers can be interlocked in a horizontal plane and/or stacked upon one another to form a decorative feature, wherein configurated projections 20 on the base walls 19 of some of the containers engage lips 11 surrounding the open tops of other containers. The waist section can be offset from a centre line connecting the two sections 12, or can be disposed generally symmetrically with respect to that centre line. The sections 12 can be hexagonal, octagonal or dodecagonal in shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235455-A (GB)
Title: Keto acid derivatives
Inventor: CLOUGH JOHN MARTIN
IPC: C07C69/738
Filed: 1990-10-04
Abstract: Compounds of the formula:   <IMAGE> and stereoisomers thereof, wherein R<1> is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteraryl; Y is oxygen, sulphur or NR<4>; R<2>, R<3> and R<4>, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl or C2-4 alkenyl; X is halogen, C1-4 alkyl, C2-4 alkenyl, C1-4 alkoxy, nitro or cyano; and n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 4; provided that when Y is oxygen, n is 0 and R<1> is unsubstituted phenyl at least one of R<2> and R<3> is other than hydrogen or methyl. The compounds are useful intermediates in the preparation of the fungicidal compounds described in GB 2201152 A.
Patent GB-2239648-A (GB)
Title: An extension lead
Inventor: CARTLEDGE ANTHONY
IPC: B65H75/40
Filed: 1990-12-07
Abstract: An extension lead comprises an electric cable 4 and a coiled spring 6 for retracting the cable onto drum 10 within body 8 having handle 24. For location. the body has removable lawn spike 14, and rubber stud 16 for smooth surfaces. The body may be pivotally-mounted on a spiked base. There are disclosed a wall bracket (Fig. 10) and a clamp (Fig. 11) for mounting the body. The body may be stowed under a hatch in a table to provide a kettle lead (Fig. 13). The socket on the cable end can receive a 2-pin and a 3-pin plug (Fig. 9). The body encloses slip rings 36, 38 and brushes 40, 42 and has a switch 46 and a lock 12 operative to prevent cable retraction and possibly cable extension. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251583-A (GB)
Title: Water craft
Inventor: BULLOCK CHARLTON HOUGHTON
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 1991-01-08
Abstract: A water craft having a central hull located between two outrigged floats wherein each float is joined by a bridge member to the hull at a root position extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the hull the centre of the root position lying behind the longitudinal mid-point of the hull; and each float is located relative to the hull so that its centre of buoyancy is forward of the root position. Each float contributes less than 20 % of the buyonacy of the combined floats and hull. Each float or an extension thereof is equipped with a separate hydrofoil surface which is located on the float at a position behind the centre of buoyancy of the float. Preferably the craft is equipped with at least one sail to provide propulsion such that the, or at least one, sail is supported by way of a luff spar mounted on the upper end of a bipod mast whose lower end is supported on the hull. The lower end of the bipod is pivotably mounted on the hull to enable the bipod, luff spar and the sail to be lowered and raised between an erected working position and a lowered stowed position on or adjacent the hull.
Patent GB-2252978-A (GB)
Title: Rubber processing oil
Inventor: ARDRIZZI EMILIO
IPC: C08C4/00
Filed: 1991-02-21
Abstract: An oil composition which has a kinematic viscosity at 100  DEG C of from 32 to 50 cSt and which contains less than 3 wt. percent polynuclear aromatic compounds is employed as a process oil for rubber compounds, especially aromatic rubbers. The process oil is compatible with aromatic rubbers but contains less toxic polynuclear aromatic compounds than conventional aromatic rubber process oils. Rubber products of acceptable quality are produced by the use of the said oil composition.
Patent GB-2240857-A (GB)
Title: Flow restrictor
Inventor: HAYNER PAUL F
IPC: F15B13/043
Filed: 1991-03-14
Abstract: A flow restrictor (106) suitable for use in the directional valve of a servo-controlled hydraulic valve assembly comprises a stack of annular plates (202), the plates being provided with integral, arcuate, spaced baffles (204), which are equal in angular width, and which are interdigited so as to provide serpentine paths between the plates for hydraulic fluid flow radially through the flow restrictor.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256051-A (GB)
Title: Temperature measuring apparatus.
Inventor: SPALDING RICHARD
IPC: G01K15/00
Filed: 1991-05-21
Abstract: One of a plurality of temperature sensing probes (4) is arranged to be connected to a processing unit (2). Each probe (4) has at least one calibration checking component (16) built in as well as a temperature sensor (14), the or each checking component having a resistance value which is relatively unaffected by temperature and which is equal to the resistance of a properly functioning sensor (14) at a known temperature. The probe (4) can be switched between a temperature sensing mode and a calibration checking mode by a switch (18) either in the probe or in the processing unit. Each of the plurality of probes (4) is arranged to perform a different temperature task and accordingly the calibration checking component (16) of a particular probe is selected so as to have a value which is appropriate to the particular temperature task allocated to that probe. A calibration capsule which can be substituted for a probe and which contains a plurality of checking resistors (16) is also described (Fig. 5 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248423-A (GB)
Title: Printing apparatus having provision for setting ink zone adjusters with respect to non-coincident measurement zones
Inventor: COMERFORD RONALD ERIC
IPC: B41F33/00
Filed: 1991-08-05
Abstract: There is described control apparatus including adjusting means for adjusting the ink supplied by respective ink zone feeding means in accordance with the change in ink density required in a measurement zone of a printed page. As shown (Fig. 10) when there is a mismatch between the ink setting zones 8w of the machine and the densitometric measurement zones 8z of the artwork (plate or the like) the machine zone adjuster settings are modified in proportion to the extent of overlap between the machine zones and the measurement zones. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263512-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle immobilisation appliance.
Inventor: MECINSKI ZBIGNIEW
IPC: B60R25/08
Filed: 1992-01-06
Abstract: A vehicle immobilisation appliance locatable in the brake line between a master cylinder and a brake cylinder or cylinders comprises a valve and a key operated lock. The lock barrel carries a neodymium magnet, and the valve includes a ball. Turning of barrel moves the magnet between two positions, in the first of which it has no effect on the ball so that the valve acts as a non-return valve to only allow one-way flow, and thus prevent return of braking fluid from the brake cylinder to the master cylinder, and in the other of which it attracts the ball to allow two way flow of braking fluid. The neodymium magnet may be replaced by an electromagnet.
Patent GB-2271804-A (GB)
Title: Security device for door
Inventor: ANDERSON KENNETH BARRY
IPC: E05C19/00
Filed: 1993-05-11
Abstract: A security device 6 is fixed to an inside surface 8 of a door 2. The security device 6 includes a securement plate 10 securely fixed to the door 2 and a rigid elongate securement member 12 which is arranged to pivot relative to the securement plate 10. A lower end 14 of the securement member 12 abuts a plate 16 fixed to the floor. If, whilst the device 6 is in the operative position shown in the Figure, an attempt is made to force the door open (i.e. in the direction of arrow 20), this results in the door 2 being forced upwardly slightly, thereby producing a jamming effect between the top 20 of the door and the top 22 of the door frame 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281866-A (GB)
Title: Golf club
Inventor: MCDOWALL DUNCAN JAMES
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1993-09-17
Abstract: A golf club comprises a shaft (1), a club head (2), and a plurality of striking inserts (3). In use one of said plurality of striking inserts (3) is removably attached to the club head (2), each of said striking inserts having a striking face for striking a golf ball, the area of the striking faces being different for different striking inserts. The handle length may be adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272880-A (GB)
Title: Fluid displacement device and standpipe for automatic fluid communication
Inventor: ERVINE GORDON
IPC: E03F7/10
Filed: 1993-11-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid displacement device (10) and a standpipe (80) for automatic fluid communication, which have particular application for loading farmyard slurry from a slurry storage reservoir into a tanker vehicle (12). The device (10) provides a pipe (28) extending from tank (12), the free end (72) of the pipe (28) being adapted to provide, a fluid-tight seal with a mouth (82) of the standpipe (80) and when in communication and a pump means (20) is actuated, fluid is transferred from the slurry storage reservoir into the tank (12). The pipe (28) moved by a tap and links from a storage to an operational position. During the connection and disconnection operations, the operator need not leave his seat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284539-A (GB)
Title: Shoe washing machine
Inventor: CHEN HUNG-JEN
IPC: A47L23/02
Filed: 1993-12-09
Abstract: A machine for washing the inside and outside of shoes includes a case 1, a driving means 2, and a washing means 3. The case has a cover 11 hingeably connected to the end on the top thereof, a sink 12 being formed at inner portion having an outlet 121 at the bottom, and two perforate water tanks 13 connected with the inner wall by a rib 14. The driving means includes a driving motor 21 arranged to drive via a transmission a pair of discs 24 on which the shoes may be placed. The washing means includes a pump 31 at inner bottom portion of the case, one conduit 32 extending from the pump to the bottom portion of the cover, and two manifolds 33 extending from the conduits into the respective water tanks, each manifold having a plurality of apertures to sparkle water and a brush (332, Fig. 5) at the bottom portions to brush the shoes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274823-A (GB)
Title: Medical dressing aid pack
Inventor: ABBOUDI JOSEPH ELIAHO
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 1994-02-08
Abstract: A medical dressing aid pack comprises an outer envelope containing at least a sterile sheet 11 and a sterile pair of gloves 13, in which the sheet is folded such that it encloses the gloves, and such that, when the outer envelope is removed, it may be unfolded to expose the gloves, the upper surface 12 of the unfolded sheet then providing a sterile field. The sheet is formed of a lightweight plastics material which is adapted to lie substantially flat under its own weight upon being unfolded thus reducing the risk of the sterile field that the sheet forms in use being breached during the opening of the dressing aid pack. The sheet is preferably impervious to liquids and manipulable when touching one surface only. It is preferably folded in a manner so as to minimise the number of unfolding steps. The pack may also contain a disposable waste bag 14 and other implements or may be provided as part of a kit with further packs containing such other implements (such as swabs, spatulae or a gallipot etc). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275983-A (GB)
Title: Helical spring
Inventor: ALBERS ALBERT
IPC: F16F1/04
Filed: 1994-02-25
Abstract: A helical spring having an essentially round wire cross section has a formation, for example a flat 113 or concavity (313) (Figure 5), at least on one side so that when a coil of the spring is fully compressed under load, the flat or other formation on the coil comes into contact with the flat or other formation on an adjacent coil. The flats may be parallel or relatively inclined and the spring may comprise an arcuate spring in a torsional oscillation damper of a fly wheel or clutch plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278527-A (GB)
Title: Fishing reel
Inventor: ZANON JOSEPH
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 1994-06-01
Abstract: The reel with fixed spool and rotary line recovery device is such that the spool 3 is mounted at the end of a spool spindle 7 reciprocated longitudinally by a transmission system comprising a transverse slideway 10 constrained to move with the spool spindle, a drive wheel coupled 12 to a handle and an eccentric crank pin 11 fastened to a satellite wheel 16 rotating about an eccentric satellite wheel spindle on the drive wheel. The satellite wheel has a peripheral toothed ring meshing with a fixed central toothed pin ion on the frame. The diameter and number of teeth of the toothed ring and the pinion are such that the satellite wheel is rotated in the same direction as the drive wheel and at twice its angular speed. The eccentric crank pin is positioned on the satellite wheel so that it has the maximal eccentricity relative to the transverse wheel spindle in both extreme positions lengthwise of the longitudinal axis of the spool spindle at which its direction of motion is reversed. The fishing line is therefore wound regularly onto the spool without significant accumulation in some areas of the spool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282579-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle supplementary spring
Inventor: SPENCER WILLIAM WILFRED
IPC: F16F1/12
Filed: 1994-08-02
Abstract: A vehicle supplementary spring assembly is adapted to supplement the spring force provided by a leaf spring 42 of the vehicle. The spring assembly includes an elongate coil spring 12 which forms an axially extending passage having a wall of helical configuration defined by the inner space of the coils of the coil spring. A first anchoring insert is configured to be in threaded engagement with the wall of the passage and is adapted to be screwed into one end of the coil spring. A first connector member 14 is connected to the anchoring insert and is adapted to connect the supplementary spring assembly to a first reaction point on the vehicle such as pin 45. A second connector member 34 is connected to the other end of the coil spring and is adapted to connect the supplementary spring assembly to a second reaction point on a vehicle such as the axle 46. The first and second reaction points are selected in use such that a tensile force applied between the reaction points will supplement the action of the leaf spring in supporting the vehicle, said supplementary spring assembly being adapted to apply a tensile force between said first and second reaction points, said tensile force being selectively variable by varying the position of the anchoring insert along the length of the passage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285185-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: OGAWA SHINJI
IPC: H01R13/46
Filed: 1994-12-05
Abstract: To attach a connector 10 to a wall, e.g. of a petrol tank 20, a male screw portion 13 is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the connector, a female screw thread 22 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of a tube 21 attached to the wall, and a seal 30 is provided between the two parts. When the connector 10 is screwed fully home, means to limit further relative rotation between the connector and the tube become effective. Such means may comprise ratchet catch projection provided on an arm 15a formed on the side of the connector which engages a lock member 24 formed at the mouth of the tube. Alternatively, a separate pin may be inserted through aligned holes in the connector and the tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301550-A (GB)
Title: Pipe joining clamp
Inventor: MYERS PAUL NICHOLAS
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 1995-01-17
Abstract: A pipe joining clamp comprises two pairs of pivoted jaws which are attached to a base member. The jaws in each pair can be moved towards or away from each other by feedscrew means to clamp or release the ends of two pipe sections to be joined. Each jaw face is multi-faceted such that each pair of jaws can accommodate differing diameters of pipe.