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Patent GB-2178868-A (GB)
Title: Optical arm for viewing apparatus mounted fixed on a vehicle
Inventor: WEBER CLAUDE
IPC: G02B23/08
Filed: 1986-07-25
Abstract: This optical arm for viewing or aiming apparatus mounted fixed on a vehicle, of the type which is angled and comprises an eye piece carrier and in which the incident beam is returned by a system of parallel mirrors and/or prisms to at least one eye piece carrier, comprises means (5, 6, 10, 16, 19) adapted to enable the eye piece carrier (7) to be displaced only horizontally and vertically in a single plane perpendicular to the trajectory of the incident optical beam ofthe apparatus, to the exclusion of all displacement parallel to this trajectory (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180341-A (GB)
Title: Method of acquiring and processing seismic energy signals and marine seismic array
Inventor: JOHNSON STEPHEN HANS
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 1986-09-03
Abstract: A two-dimensional array of seismic energy sources 12 and receiver elements 14 is disclosed for use in a marine environment. The two-dimensional array has element spacing d',D', chosen to attenuate horizontally travelling noise of certain wavelengths. Also disclosed is a seismic signal processing scheme for processing seismic signals obtained from the two-dimensional array to further attenuate horizontally travelling seismic noise. The signal amplitudes are scaled and then summed for elements aligned in the cross-line direction. Then the signals are scaled and summed for elements aligned in the in-line direction. The processed signals are then output for analysis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195902-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing a game which simulates the game of snooker
Inventor: APLIN PAUL JOHN
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1986-10-01
Abstract: Board game apparatus for simulating the game of snooker has a board 1 with a playing area 2 representing a snooker table and divided into individual play locations 17 for ball markers 4,5,6 movable on the playing area, and random selection means 7,8 for determining the play locations to which the ball markers are to be moved during a game. The random selection means may be in the form of dice 7 and a set of lettered pieces 8 to produce a selection corresponding to individual play locations 17, which are arranged in an array of rows and columns, in order to determine the relative positions of each ball marker 4,5,6 after each shot in the game. The random selection means is also used to determine whether or not a given ball marker is hit or potted. The game described is in two parts, the players having first to circle the peripherals area 3 using playing elements 12, dice 7 and instruction cards 13, 14 to collect play money from piles 15. The game may also be devised for simulating pool or billiards. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193153-A (GB)
Title: A roofing felt
Inventor: HOLTON BRYAN
IPC: E04D5/10
Filed: 1986-10-14
Abstract: An vapour permeable underslating felt comprises a bituminous layer 1 to the underside of which is bonded a polymer film 6 on which a thin reflective metal layer 5 is vapour deposited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183792-A (GB)
Title: Reducing valves
Inventor: FUJIWARA KATSUJI
IPC: G05D16/16
Filed: 1986-10-24
Abstract: In a valve for reducing the pressure on the primary side to a pre-determined pressure on the secondary side, preferably by changing the opening of a valve closure member using energy provided by the fluid itself an operating member having a movable wall (17) (which as particularly described is a piston) and an operating rod (1) for transmitting the displacement of the wall 17 to the valve closure member are interconnected by a wall (45) having, at least for the greater part, a curved surface. The wall (45) may have a substantially semi-spherical surface, or a plurality of interconnected curved surfaces. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2184755-A (GB)
Title: Method of knitting the toe of hosiery goods
Inventor: FISCHER EVZEN
IPC: D04B9/56
Filed: 1986-12-15
Abstract: When knitting hosiery goods in a circular knitting machine a reciprocatory knitted toe formed by means of two knitting feeds is followed by rotary knitted extra courses. In the fast reciprocatory revolution there are knitted stitches a, b in both knitting feeds, while in the first revolution in the direction of rotary knitting there are knitted stitches c in only one knitting feed, while the second knitting feed does not knit and in the second and further revolutions in the direction of rotary knitting stitches c', d are knitted in both knitting feeds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187183-A (GB)
Title: Method for transforming organic and mineral waste into solid, inert and water-insoluble materials
Inventor: BIEZ GEORGES
IPC: B09B5/00
Filed: 1986-06-11
Abstract: Metal bodies which may be contained in waste are removed, whereafter the waste are crushed and homogenized so as to form a homonegeous pulverulent mass; said mass is pressed in the form a plurality of cylindrical granules and, finally, these granules are mixed with a pulverulent mixture of quicklime and calcium carbonate and are subjected to a heat treatment comprising an initial heating phase causing a sudden heating of the granules without exceeding the pyrolysis temperature of plastic materials possibly present in the starting waste mass. Thereby, solid, inert and water-insoluble granules are thus obtained which may be used for example as concrete or mortar granulate.
Patent GB-2208499-A (GB)
Title: Automated guided vehicle system
Inventor: PIGOTT NORMAN BRIAN
IPC: B62D1/24
Filed: 1987-04-01
Abstract: An assembly line incorporates an automated guided vehicle system wherein a vehicle (3) carrying an article to be assembled has an on-board motive power source utilised for driving the vehicle over untracked portions of its path of movement between work stations (9) on the assembly line, the vehicle being guided over these path portions by guidance signals, and the vehicle is guided through the work stations by a track from which it derives power for driving the vehicle at higher speed and for replenishing the on-board power supply.
Patent GB-2193823-A (GB)
Title: Information storage apparatus
Inventor: CURRAN MICHAEL WILLIAM BERRY
IPC: G06F12/1027
Filed: 1987-07-20
Abstract: In an address translation system for translating a virtual address into a real address, the virtual address is hashed to form a hash address TADDR and a residue, RESIDUE. The hash address is used to access a memory, 10, each location of which contains a real address, RADDR, a tag, TAG, and a next address NADDR. The next address points to another location, thereby linking the locations together to form a number of circular chains. The tag of the addressed location is compared with the residue and, if they match, the address translation is successful. If they do not match, the memory is accessed again, this time using the next address value from the currently addressed location. In this way, a chain of locations is scanned until either a match is found, or else the first location in the chain is returned to, indicating that the translation has been successful. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210165-A (GB)
Title: Bimetallic devices
Inventor: DUXBURY ERIC
IPC: H01H37/54
Filed: 1987-09-22
Abstract: A bimetallic device 10 comprising a substantially circular, dished, body 11 having a periphery 12; and four limbs 13 extending radially from the periphery. Each limb 13 extends at the periphery 12 through an arc of about 20 DEG , has a substantially constant width and a radial length of about 10% of the radius of the body so that its length is about 2/3 of its width. The limbs 13 are equidistantly spaced around the periphery 12, so that arcuate edge portions of the latter, of about 70 DEG  of extent, are exposed. The device or devices are used to actuate switches and provide increased movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214536-A (GB)
Title: Disposable toilet seat cover
Inventor: STOCKS GEORGE IVOR HARTMAN
IPC: A47K13/16
Filed: 1988-01-23
Abstract: A toilet seat cover (10) comprises a sheet of flexible material (11), such as paper which has an annular part (12) which is contoured to fit on a toilet seat, and a tongue (13) which extends radially inwardly from the annular part (12) and has its free end (14) located adjacent a region (15) of the annular part (12) which is diametrically opposed to a region (16) from which the tongue (13) extends. In use, the tongue (13) extends downwardly into the bowl (20) of a toilet (18), and this serves to locate the cover in position, and also, when the toilet is flushed, is entrained by the flushing water so that the entire cover (10) is then drawn downwardly into the bowl and then exits with the flushing water. In an embodiment, further tongues (24) may be provided, said further tongues extending inwardly from the annular part (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203949-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent tampon
Inventor: HOWARTH DR G
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 1988-04-29
Abstract: An absorbent tampon, of generally cylindrical shape and capable of lateral expansion in use has a domed insertion end provided with a lubricant coating, to aid insertion, in the region of the shoulder intermediate the nose region of the dome end and the generally cylindrical side region of the tampon. One method of producing the coating in the desired region is to partially wrap the tampon, with the wrapping open at the dome end and applying a coating to the shoulder region, using the wrapping to inhibit coating of the tampon sides. Typical coating materials include high molecular weight polyurethane glycols.
Patent GB-2217885-A (GB)
Title: A security system for electrical apparatus
Inventor: JENSEN BERNHARD
IPC: B60R25/045
Filed: 1988-09-14
Abstract: A security system for immobilizing electrical apparatus e.g. the electrical circuits of a motor vehicle. A signal generating unit 1 produces a coded electrical signal which is applied to a control unit 2. The insertion of a unique electronically coded card 3 in a slot 4 in the control unit causes it to respond and energise the ignition circuit 6 and liquid crystal displays 10 of the vehicle registration number on the front and rear number plates 7 and 8. The security system can be applied to other electrical apparatus such as a television set, a video recorder, a hi-fi system or a music centre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225977-A (GB)
Title: "Moulding of building blocks"
Inventor: FRANCIS KENNETH
IPC: E04B2/02
Filed: 1988-12-19
Abstract: A mould for producing a block Fig. 4 of cementitious material comprises a base 24 having support means 26 thereon whose inwardly facing surface 28 is at an obtuse angle  theta  to the base 24. Removable inserts 32, (34), 36, (38), Fig. 1 (not shown), are supported on the base 24 and rest against the sloping surface of the support means 26. A block 2 of cementitious material is cast in the mould, and after the material hardens, the mould is inverted and the block and inserts fall from the base due to the sloping surface 28. The block has a light weight insert 6, and a groove 18 and ridge 14 arranged to correspond with a ridge or groove in a corresponding block. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215003-A (GB)
Title: Pipe end connector
Inventor: GREAVES CHRISTOPHER IAN
IPC: F16L47/34
Filed: 1989-01-24
Abstract: A fluid pipe end connector 23 used to temporarily seal off the end of a fluid supply pipe until such time as a service is required and then to enable the service to be continued beyond the end of the pipe without interrupting the fluid flow, comprises a first tubular end part or portion 24 adapted to be connected to the gas main and a second tubular end part or portion 25 adapted to have connected to it another gas main. A fluid-tight barrier 26 is formed as part of a single moulding e.g. in polyethylene incorporating end parts 24 and 25. The fluid type barrier 26 prevents gas from the gas main 10 passing into the end part 25. A metallic cutter 27 with an external thread 28 is located in a side extension 29 of the connector. The cutter 27 carries a cutting end 30 and has a hexagon slot 31 in it. The cutter 27 is threaded into an internal thread 32 in the connector. By inserting a hexagon key into the hexagon slot 31 the cutter 27 can be rotated and the cutting portion 30 will cut a disc in the barrier 26 to allow gas to flow from part 24 to part 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215596-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment device for seats
Inventor: WITTIG WERNER
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1989-02-07
Abstract: An adjustment device for seats, particularly motor vehicle seats, having a transmission, particularly a planetary gear transmission, and further including a drive shaft (2) which can be rotated by a drive device (4) coupled therewith. The mass moment of inertia acting on the drive shaft (2) can be increased by at least one mass body (15) that is operatively connected with the drive shaft (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238177-A (GB)
Title: Low scattering structure
Inventor: COLLINS BRIAN STUART
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 1989-11-13
Abstract: A structure having controllable scattering when excited by an incident electromagnetic field (I) comprises a pair of conductive elements (22, 24) extending substantially parallel and mounted in a support structure. One of the elements (22) has a largely inductive impedance and the excitation current induced in the element (22) has a phase lag (y DEG ) compared to the phase of the incident wave (I). The second element (24) has a largely capacitive impedance and the excitation current induced has a phase load (Z DEG ) compared with the incident field (I). By control of the impedance characteristics of the two conductive elements (22, 24) the energy radiated by the excited conductive elements can be minimised in a pre-selected direction to reduce the disturbance caused to the incident wave and prevent detection of the structure due to changes in the uniformity of the incident wave. The inductive element (22), being a continuous conductor, may be used to provide an antenna element or feed structure having controlled scattering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240715-A (GB)
Title: Composition for treatment of hair and/or scalps
Inventor: WAN MICHAEL FUK YAU
IPC: A61K8/36
Filed: 1990-02-10
Abstract: A scalp treatment composition comprises brandy, Bay Rhum, Olive oil, and extracts of angelica ginseng and Polygonum multiflorum. The composition is prepared by marinating roots of angelica, ginseng and Polygonum multiflorum in brandy, and subsequently adding the Bay Rhum and the oil. The composition appears to be able to stimulate hair growth and/or to promote good hair colour.
Patent GB-2249934-A (GB)
Title: A process and installation for producing starch jelly confectionery product
Inventor: MALONE MATTHEW PATRICK
IPC: A23G3/00
Filed: 1990-11-22
Abstract: A process and installation for producing starch jelly confectionery products. Heated glucose and other ingredient materials are delivered to a mixing vessel 15 in which they are mixed to form a slurry. The slurry is cooked at 115 DEG C-130 DEG C and then cooled at or above atmospheric pressure and delivered to pouring hoppers 40 at 65 DEG C-85 DEG C. Slurry is dropped from the hoppers 40 into starch moulds. The moulds are formed by shallow trays 45 containing powdered starch 46, a plurality of depressions 47 being formed in the starch for reception of slurry to form the products. The products are dried in the trays 45 to a desired moisture content. A stack of trays 45 of the formed products are delivered to a tray handling machine which empties the trays 45, and then forms new moulds with the trays 45, the new moulds then being delivered beneath the hoppers 40 to receive the slurry. At an inlet of the tray handling machine tray guide means is provided to ensure correct alignment of the trays 45 for entry into the tray handling machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252689-A (GB)
Title: Drive system with dynamic and regenerative braking for motor vehicles
Inventor: HADLEY JOHN W B
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 1991-03-11
Abstract: An electric motor drive system for a motor vehicle (10, Fig. 1) comprises switching means 42, (T1, T2, Fig. 12) for selectively supplying current from a power source, including a battery (18, Figs 1 and 12) to the motor 14 and control means 24-40 coupled to the switching means for operating the motor 14 in an actuation mode for moving the vehicle and a braking mode for applying dynamic braking to the motor. Additionally the switching means (T1, T2, Fig. 12) is operable to operate the motor in a regenerative braking manner during the braking mode for generating a charging current to the battery (18). In the actuation mode a transistor (T2) is conductive to energise field windings (LA, LF) of the motor. In the dynamic braking mode the transistor (T2) is turned off and a further transistor (T1) is turned on. In the regenerative braking mode the further transistor is also turned off and energy generated by the motor is fed to the battery (18). The control means may include a microprocessor 32. A generator (20, Fig. 12) with an internal combustion engine may be used to charge the battery (18). Electronic circuitry is used to ensure that regenerative circuit is generated even if the motor Emf is lower than the voltage of the battery 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245912-A (GB)
Title: A barrier
Inventor: JEFFERY RONALD JOSEPH
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 1991-07-12
Abstract: A barrier comprises a plurality of needle units A, B, C, D mounted swingably, side by side, on a line or shaft 12. The freely swingable needle elements provide a deterrent barrier to birds and animals, for example, around a pond or a cultivated area of ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247531-A (GB)
Title: Liquid level measuring devices with density compensation
Inventor: THOMSON ROBERT MUIR
IPC: G01F23/18
Filed: 1991-07-18
Abstract: A liquid level measuring device comprises a hydrostatic pressure transducer 13 located below the normal lowest liquid level in a tank and a liquid density measuring device comprising a body 14 such as a float and a strain gauge 15 which measures the vertical force on the body 14. An indicator device provides a liquid level output from the output of the pressure transducer modified by the strain gauge output in response to change in liquid density due to changes of temperature or of liquid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251613-A (GB)
Title: Substituted phenylsulphonyltriazinylurea and salts thereof and means for stimulating and suppressing plant growth based on them
Inventor: SOROKIN VLADIMIR IOSIFOVICH
IPC: A01N47/36
Filed: 1991-11-07
Abstract: Substituted phenylsulphonyltriazinylurea and salts thereof have general formula (I), where R<1> is Cl, NO2, COOCH3; R<2> is H, Cl; R<3> is H, CH3; R<4> is CH3, C2H5, C6H5, C6H4Cl-2 and X is not present or X is K, Na,  alpha . The claimed means for stimulating and suppressing plant growth contains as an active substance the substituted phenylsulphonyltriazinylurea, or salts thereof of the above-mentioned formula. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253072-A (GB)
Title: Lensed optic fibre connector having internally reflective tube
Inventor: BAKER PETER DONALD
IPC: G02B6/255
Filed: 1992-01-22
Abstract: A coupling between two optical fibre cables 14 and 15 has a ceramic ferrule 40 at the end of each cable through which its fibre 43 projects. Each fibre 43 is melted into a spherical termination 44, 55 which sits in a frusto-conical recess 42 at the end of the ferrule. A layer of a transparent resilient adhesive 45 lies between the termination 44, 55 and the recess 42. The ferrules 40 extend into recess 2 and 3 at opposite ends of a ceramic tube 1 which has a passageway 6 coated with a reflecting layer 9 so that radiation from one cable 14 is focussed by its termination 44 on the termination 55 of the other cable 15 and stray radiation is reflected by the reflecting layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265290-A (GB)
Title: Improved plant waterer.
Inventor: DRUMMOND DOUGLAS HAMILTON
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 1992-03-24
Abstract: The waterer (Figure 1) especially for use with plants growing in a container (pot, grow-bag, tub. window box, propagator) comprises a reservoir 12: for water, or water/food mixture having exit orifice 14, "blocked" with a reservoir-internal adjustable valve 15 through which the water in the reservoir can pass out thereform into growing medium 20 at a low, controlled, rate. The exit orifice(s), may be in a small exit chamber 13 projecting from and communicating with the interior of the reservoir, like a nozzle, the valve 15 being retained within the exit chamber to "block" off the exit orifice 14 therein. Details of valve 15 are shown in Figure 3a - valve is of "barette" type with an inverted cup 31 mounted for rotation by grips 34 to align/misalign apertures 33 in cup 31 with through holes 14 in a boss 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259353-A (GB)
Title: Tilt type adjustable steering column assembly
Inventor: NAGASHIMA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 1992-09-04
Abstract: The steering column 3 is clamped between a fixed bracket 7 and a lift bracket 9 by means of a clamping bolt 11 and nut 17 to which is attached a manually operable lever 15. To prevent removal of the lover and therefore its incorrect reassembly, the lever is attached to the nut 17 by a bolt 22 having a head 24 which shears off when subject to a predetermined torque. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271594-A (GB)
Title: Road traffic indicator
Inventor: OWEN ANDREW DEREK
IPC: E01F9/619
Filed: 1992-10-13
Abstract: A road traffic indicator, such as a cone (1), comprises a main body (2) and a cover part (3), the cover part comprising a plurality of layers (4), each layer being adapted to be easily removable from a subsequent inner layer or the body of the indicator so as to enable a series of outer surfaces of the indicator to be presented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272870-A (GB)
Title: "Road vehicle stabilizing device"
Inventor: SILVERIO PAULO FERREIRA
IPC: B62D7/15
Filed: 1992-11-23
Abstract: A road vehicle stabilizing device for steering a corresponding one of the rear road wheels during execution of a bend by a four wheeled motor vehicle with front wheel steering, comprises a mechanism (1, 2, 4, 3) for turning the rear wheel (BW) on the greater radius of a steered bend in the outward direction (hatched lines) so that it forms a positive angle to the tangent (t) to the arc of the steered bend. The device is actuated by a solenoid responsive to steering action and acting on a shaft (4). A stop (5) limits the movement of the wheel, and a restoring rod (6) maintains the neutral position of the wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262964-A (GB)
Title: Improved clamp and mounting arrangement
Inventor: WILLIAMS CARL RICHARD
IPC: E04G7/26
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: An improved clamp (110) and mounting arrangement, particularly for connecting a starter scaffold pipe (30, 130) to a structural I-section beam (20), the clamp including first (160) and second (162) jaws connected by a base (164), with a pipe holder (112a, 112d) connected to the base (164), preferably pivotally. The mounting arrangement permits a starter scaffold pipe to be located parallel to the web (40) of the beam (20), with a pair of clamps according to the invention gripping facing beam flanges (18a, 18d), with adjustable clasping bolts (126) facing outwardly for easy access.
Patent GB-2275891-A (GB)
Title: A greetings card with gift.
Inventor: WINSOR TERRENCE ANTHONY
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 1993-06-02
Abstract: The greetings card is formed from a single sheet of foldable material, and is adapted to releasably carry a compact disc (9) such that the CD is fully protected when the card is placed into its folded position. The card is folded into three panels (4, 5, 6), slits (11, 13, 14) being cut out of one of the end panel (6) to create flaps (7, 8) to hold the CD against that panel, which end panel is surrounded by the other two panels (4, 5) when the card is folded. <IMAGE>