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Patent GB-2198397-A (GB)
Title: Improving tyre grip
Inventor: MILLER KEITH
IPC: B60C27/02
Filed: 1986-11-13
Abstract: The component shown is provided with projections including spikes, on its outer surface to provide good traction on snow, ice, mud and grass and is provided with projections on its inner surface to grip the associated tyre. One side of the component incorporates a finger grip for ease of installation and removal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200203-A (GB)
Title: Flue-box for a gas fire
Inventor: HOULKER STEPHEN
IPC: F24C15/08
Filed: 1987-01-20
Abstract: A flue-box for a gas fire comprises a container provided with an opening in one side thereof for communication with an outlet for combustion products of the gas fire, a first roof section 5 having a cut-out portion 7 shaped to conform with the shape of a flexible liner for a chimney, a removable roof section 8 also having a cut-out portion 10 shaped to conform with the shape of the liner, means to secure the two sections together so that they engage with the liner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202102-A (GB)
Title: Optical transmission system
Inventor: DAKIN JOHN PHILIP
IPC: H04B10/27
Filed: 1987-03-06
Abstract: A Data Transmission System comprising an optical fibre having one or more reflective junctions 4 and one or more transducers 10 operatively associated with the fibre. Data enters the system via the transducers which phase modulates a signal from transmitter 8 travelling along the optical fibre and in combination with the reflective functions, data isolation can be achieved. The capacity of the system may be increased by having a plurality of transducers associated with each reflective junction and utilizing T.D.M. or F.D.M. techniques. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189439-A (GB)
Title: Safety supports for vehicles or parts thereof
Inventor: JAINA DAVID
IPC: B60P1/28
Filed: 1987-04-21
Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a tipping part of a vehicle or the vehicle on the ground comprises a plate for mounting on the vehicle chassis presenting a lug on which can locate a collar 34 of a tubular support leg 30. A pin 38 retains the leg 30 on the lug. The free end of the leg (30) receives a tube (42, Figure 3) provided with a seat (44). Stops 24 limit angular movement of the leg (30) about the lug. When the tipping part of the vehicle is raised, the support leg 30 can be mounted on the lug on the vehicle chassis, whereby the leg can engage with the tipping part to safely support the latter in a raised condition and enable safe working below the tipping part. The lug (56, Figures 4 to 6) on the chassis plate (50) may be square to receive the square collar (66) of a support leg (62) projecting by a variable distance into a ground engageable tripod (78). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192612-A (GB)
Title: Sampling the colour (e.g. of lipstick) by means of a correspondingly coloured liquid
Inventor: BERGER SAMUEL
IPC: A47F7/28
Filed: 1987-05-22
Abstract: A display stand 1 has at least one row of compartments 4a,4b, etc. for containing cosmetics of different colour, e.g. lipsticks 5a,5b, etc. Below each compartment, e.g. 4a, there is a finger-touch disperser, e.g. 6a, for emitting a measured quantity of a viscous liquid sample corresponding in colour to the cosmetic in the compartment above. The finger-touch dispenser presses a cylinder against the action of a spring, non-return valves causing this action to expel the coloured liquid sample. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193309-A (GB)
Title: Cassette loading burn-in oven
Inventor: BRYANT JOHN DAVID
IPC: H01L21/673
Filed: 1987-05-26
Abstract: A cassette for use in loading semiconductors into a burn-in oven comprises a frame 1 having a fixed guide 2 and an adjustable guide 3. A pair of boards 4 and 5 are provided and have electrical connectors 6 for receiving printed circuit boards 7. The connectors 6 are connected to a connector block. A series of circuit boards 7 are mounted in the frame 1 by way of the guides 2 and 3. The frame 1 is then inserted into a burn-in oven and the connector block is brought into engagement with a corresponding multi-pin connector block in the oven, to establish a test and monitoring circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192797-A (GB)
Title: Guiding a golf club
Inventor: MASSIE ROBERT CHAPMAN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1987-07-01
Abstract: A golf practice apparatus, for guiding a golf-club (10) in short- swing strokes such as putting and chipping, consists of a support (13, 14) to which is attached a generally horizontal guide bar (12) approximately 35 cm above the ground and disposed so that a player can swing the club with the shaft thereof in sliding contact with a side of the guide bar remote from the player. The attitude of the guide bar is adjustable, and swing-limiting stops may be position-adjustable along the guide bar. The support means (13) in one embodiment is suitable for standing on a carpet surface, and in another embodiment is spiked for engaging a turf putting surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210207-A (GB)
Title: Bearing housing in coil bobbin of a stepper motor
Inventor: BAINES ROGER FREDERICK
IPC: H02K37/14
Filed: 1987-09-21
Abstract: A stepper motor comprises two moulded plastics bobbins 1 each carrying a pair of phase windings, a support 19 for a rotor shaft bearing being formed by an end wall 5 of the bobbin 2. This allows fingers 17 to be formed by a pressing from the centre of a housing end wall 15 without the need to provide an additional member to support the bearing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210883-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic gene
Inventor: EDWARDS RICHARD MARK
IPC: C07K14/54
Filed: 1987-10-08
Abstract: Synthetic DNA coding for human interleukin 3 includes the following sequence:   <IMAGE> and incorporates useful restriction sites at frequent intervals to facilitate the cassette mutagenesis of selected regions. Also included are flanking restriction sites to simplify the incorporation of the gene into any desired expression system.
Patent GB-2198236-A (GB)
Title: An arrangement for pneumatically ascertaining the inside diameter of a cross-sectionally circular passage
Inventor: RAU NORBERT
IPC: G01B13/10
Filed: 1987-12-02
Abstract: The invention is used in connection with a test piece 1, for example an injection line for diesel engines. By means of a rolled up thin wire 6, a displacement ball 7 is passed along the passage in the test piece and measuring air from a constant pressure source 2 is then forced through the passage in the test piece. The throttling effect of the measuring throttle formed at the displacement ball 7 in the test piece is evaluated by means of a gauge 13 placed between a fixed throttle 12 and the measuring throttle. The location of the displacement ball in the longitudinal direction of the test piece passage is varied by the wire 6 to ascertain the inside diameter at positions along the test piece passage. Various ways are indicated for compensating for a systematic measurement error when assessing very narrow passages. The arrangement is controlled by a computerised evaluating unit 41. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201357-A (GB)
Title: Air purifier filter for motor vehicle
Inventor: KOWALCZYK THADDEUS
IPC: B01D46/42
Filed: 1987-12-10
Abstract: An air intake or recirculation duct in a vehicle ventilation system comprises a removable filter 1 of hollow convex form having layers 7, 8, 10 of synthetic fibres to remove successively finer particles and a layer 9 of activated charcoal to remove gaseous impurities. A central screen 6 encloses more activated charcoal, and an electric heater 28 prevents the filter from freezing and keeps it dry. Downstream sensor indicates if the filter clogs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203155-A (GB)
Title: Curable coating agent
Inventor: PRIESCH MANFRED
IPC: C09D127/12
Filed: 1988-03-01
Abstract: A curable coating agent which has a high flexibility and good weathering resistance whilst retaining the original gloss comprises 20 to 100% by weight of a mixture of   a) a copolymer containing 40 to 60 mol % of a fluoroolefin, 5 to 45 mol % of cyclohexyl vinyl ethers, 5 to 45 mol % of alkyl vinyl ethers and 3 to 15 mol % of hydroxyalkyl vinyl ethers and   b) a hydroxysiloxane or alkoxysiloxane of the general formula   <IMAGE>  wherein R<1> is an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl radical, R<2> is a hydrogen radical or an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms,  a = 1.0 to 2.2,  b = 0.01 to 2.0, a + b</=3; and the ratio of OR<2> groups in the siloxane to hydroxy groups in the copolymer is 0.8 to 1.5; or c) partial reaction products thereof, which are still soluble in organic solvents.   The coating agents are suitable for coating metal sheets by the coil-coating process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208892-A (GB)
Title: Letter box
Inventor: WILSON ALBERT
IPC: A47G29/126
Filed: 1988-08-10
Abstract: A letter box comprises a front (11) and rear apertured plate set in a door or the like and concave front and rear flaps (40, 30) joined together and pivotable against spring action, to open the box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223355-A (GB)
Title: Protective coating
Inventor: LODGE KEVIN JOSEPH
IPC: H01L23/29
Filed: 1988-10-01
Abstract: A chip security coating is made from a mixture of materials having different resistances to etchant methods and materials likely to be used to remove the protective coating. A fast etching material quickly etches away thereby exposing parts of the chip's active surface to the etchant for the rest of the time taken to remove the slow etching material. This prolonged etch will damage the exposed active surface of the chip making interpretation of the workings of the chip more difficult.
Patent GB-2225377-A (GB)
Title: Stay assembly particularly for windows
Inventor: GREEN STEPHEN TIMOTHY
IPC: E05C17/34
Filed: 1988-10-06
Abstract: A stay assembly particularly for a window, is formed by two hinged stays (20, 22) connectable between the window leaf (12) and the frame (14). A prop bar (26) is pivotally connected at one end to one stay (22) and at its other end the bar carries a projection (42) which engages in a guideway (44) provided in the other stay (20). The guideway has notches (46) in which the projection is engageable to define various open positions of the window. Each notch is provided with separate entry (56) and exit (58) passages for the projection such that, on closing, the projection must be guided into and out of successive notches before the window can be closed. This prevents slamming of the window. A hooked catch (32) engages the pivot pin at the mounting (28) when the window is closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224632-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery items
Inventor: KUTCHINSKY PAUL SAMUEL
IPC: A44C17/02
Filed: 1988-10-10
Abstract: An item of jewellery (e.g. a ring, brooch, watch, necklace or the like), comprises one or more precious or semi-precious gemstone 24 of polished form, e.g. a full-cut diamond, disposed between two layers 21, 22 of translucent (preferably transparent) material (e.g. coloured or colourless sapphire crystal), the polished gemstone(s) being attached by one facet 25, e.g. the "table", to at least one of said two layers by a translucent (preferably transparent) adhesive. The adhesive may comprise acetoxysilane. Where the item of jewellery is an analogue watch, the gemstones can be arranged to provide index marks therefor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228466-A (GB)
Title: Unwinding device
Inventor: CAWSON MARTIN GEORGE FREDERICK
IPC: H02G1/04
Filed: 1989-02-23
Abstract: A rotatable unwinding device which can be introduced to an object to be rotated by relative displacement of the device and object in a direction generally transverse to the rotational axis of the device has circular body (10) having two semi-circular parts (10a, 10b), each carrying one of a pair of jaws (44a, 44b not shown) whose jaw axis coincides with the central axis of the circular body (10). The body parts (10a, 10b) are separable by distance A to allow access to the jaws (44a, 44b) in a direction radially of the body axis. In order to enable the device to be rotated, the body (10) is held between an array of opposed inner and outer pulleys or gears 20a, 20b, 20c. To unwind wire bindings holding conductors to pylons, the device is located on insulated handles 34. Handle 16 rotates to separate body parts 10a, 10b. Motor 30 rotates the closed body parts about the conductor to unwind binding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223143-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for converting an RGB signal into a composite video signal and its use in providing computer generated video overlays
Inventor: GREAVES PAUL E
IPC: G09G1/16
Filed: 1989-04-06
Abstract: RGB video signals 14 having a dot frequency M, such as computer generated video overlay graphics, are converted 32 into a composite video signal having a colour reference frequency N, where M is not a harmonic of N, before being merged by a stitch 33 with a received composite video signal 30. To avoid colour artifacts in the resulting video overlay 34, the luminance component of the converted overlay signal is filtered by notch filters 38, 39 having notches centred at frequencies approximately equal to M divided by an integer which fall within the chroma subcarrier frequency band associated with the colour reference frequency N. The keying signal is similarly filtered 48, 49. An RGB overlay 26 may be provided by a switch 22 receiving the RGB overlay signals 14 and the composite video signal 30 after it has been converted 20 into RGB signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219718-A (GB)
Title: Fishing hook arrangement
Inventor: MIDDLETON DAVID KENNETH
IPC: A01K83/06
Filed: 1989-06-19
Abstract: A fishing hook arrangement comprises a treble hook (12) on one end of a wire (10), with a swivel (14) on the other end for attachment to a main fishing line. A second treble hook (16) is slidable on the wire (10), and between the hooks (12, 16) a blacked copper tube (26) is located on the wire (10). The hooks (12, 16) can be selectively spaced and the tube (26) then crimped to the wire (10) to limit movement of the hook (16) towards the hook (12) in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224309-A (GB)
Title: Hinged devices
Inventor: HUTCHINSON PAUL JAMES
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 1989-10-26
Abstract: A hinged device such as a closure for a container with a first hinge member (2) hinged to a second hinge member (3) through a flexible web (4) defining a first hinge axis, and a flexibly resilient link (7) connecting the first and second hinge members and providing by a toggle action the hinged members with first and second at-rest-positions on either side of an intermediate position is characterised in that the link has two flexing axes (7a, 7b) spaced from its ends and parallel to the first hinge axis permitting said link to resiliently flex in opposite directions. The second at-rest-position is shown while in the first at-rest-position the link lies to the left of the hinge web (4) but the member (2) is still in a raised position to indicate that the orifice (6) has not been sealed and the member (2) must be moved further to the closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226402-A (GB)
Title: Measuring chloride content in flue gas gypsum
Inventor: WIRSCHING FRANZ
IPC: G01N33/38
Filed: 1989-12-20
Abstract: The flue gas gypsum is automatically sampled, weighed, dissolved in H2O, filtered through a bypass filter and the separated liquid autoanalysed for chloride. Undissolved solids are recycled into the wash cycle of the desulfurization plant.
Patent GB-2239463-A (GB)
Title: Hinged mast
Inventor: DOWLING MACKENZIE RICHARD
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 1990-02-01
Abstract: A folding mast of the kind in which the upper section 12 has to be raised relative to lower section 10 prior to tilting about a pivot 13 includes a gravity actuated latch 15 which, on raising the upper section, moves to support the pivot in the raised position. The pivot 13 may be contained in a cylindrical bearing 23 having end plates 24 slidable in the lower section 10. The mast can be used for street lights, flags, aerials and signs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231347-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable width soffit
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID JOHN
IPC: E04D13/152
Filed: 1990-03-23
Abstract: A soffit which bridges the gap between a wall and a fascia board of a roof comprises first 31 and second 33 spanning portions which are movable, one relative to the other, so that the soffit is adjustable to a range of gap widths. One of the spanning portions is advantageously provided with a plurality of ventilation apertures. Portion 33 defines a slot 36 telescopically receiving portion 31. Clip-on covers 39 conceal screw holes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233636-A (GB)
Title: Vent system for fuel tank
Inventor: DAL PALU ATTILIO
IPC: B60K15/035
Filed: 1990-07-13
Abstract: A vent system for an auxiliary recirculating pipe (9, 12) of an automotive fuel tank comprises a chamber (11) located in the auxiliary pipe (9, 12) and having a larger section than the pipe. Preferably the chamber (11) is formed by a plastics container having offset inlet and outlet portions connected to the auxiliary pipe, and has a portion (18) complementary in shape to a main fuel pipe (1). The system is intended to prevent backflow of fuel.
Patent GB-2234724-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable shroud spreader arms for sailing boats
Inventor: GRAY ALAN JOHN
IPC: B63H9/08
Filed: 1990-08-08
Abstract: A system for adjusting spreaders and diamonds on sailing boats, the system being adapted to provide spreaders or diamonds which are adjustable on the water thus allowing the craft's crew greater control of the sailing rig. The system comprises a pair of spreader arms 11 pivotally connected to a pair of control arms 19. Spreader arms 11 are adjustable by means of halyard (16, fig 2) which Tuns via the control arms to distal ends 25 of the spreader arms 11. Spreader arms 11 have a number of holes or slots proximate their distal ends to receive respective port and starboard stays of the sailing craft. Depending on prevailing wind conditions, the spreader arms 11 may be selectively pivoted forward towards the control arms by a pulling force applied to the halyard 16. In this way, the shape and bend characteristics of mast 1 may be altered by the crew so as to control the amount of draft in the sails and to affect the amount of power generated by the sailing rig. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248023-A (GB)
Title: Soccer practice game
Inventor: FORD STEPHEN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1990-09-22
Abstract: The game involves the use of a screw in valve cover which enables a length of elastic to be connected to a football. When the other end of the elastic is attached to a ground disc soccer skills can be practised. Without attaching the elastic the ball can be used as normal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255999-A (GB)
Title: Frame spacing plate
Inventor: HANLEY ALAN MARK
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 1991-05-20
Abstract: A flexible frame spacing plate 1 which is adapted to surround a fastening screw or the like, which spacing plate comprises an elongate slot 2 which is closed at both ends, the elongate slot being connected to a side entry slot 13 which is open at the end remote from the connection to the elongate slot. Formations may be provided to resist passage of the fastening screw out from the slot 3 (figures 3 & 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245719-A (GB)
Title: Colour image production control
Inventor: GAN CHIU LIANG
IPC: G03B27/73
Filed: 1991-05-30
Abstract: The invention is concerned with identifying the inherent colour bias characteristics of an image (10) so that the image density variation from the image production system targeted density can be compensated by means of including a complementary colour zone (9A or 9B) to be included in the computation by an image analyzer (6) thereby automatically achieving optimum colour balance in the projected image which points both image (10) and colour zone (9A or 9B) at 11. Another aspect of the invention relates to the process of producing colour images using colour panel/s, being concerned with a method of visual identification of an absence or an additional presence of a hue that tilt the colour balance on a hue sensitive colour panel. The said methods are apt for colour photographic prints control as well as for any colour image production systems working on similar colour production principles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248801-A (GB)
Title: Temperature dependent method of controlling the supply of damping fluid to the printing plate of an offset press.
Inventor: HARTUNG GEORG
IPC: B41F7/24
Filed: 1991-09-13
Abstract: - The present invention relates to a method for controlling the feed of moistening agent to the printing plate (D) of an offset printing press, the feed being carried out in various quantities transversely to the direction of printing. - According to the invention, the variation in temperature which the printing plate (D) exhibits transversely to the direction of printing is detected, and the supply of moistening agent is carried out depending on the variation in temperature detected, so that a deficit in moistening agent, linked with the evaporation of the moistening agent transversely to the direction of printing, is compensated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248780-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for use in the manufacture of a lower limb prosthesis
Inventor: MORRIS ANTHONY A
IPC: A61F2/76
Filed: 1991-10-03
Abstract: Apparatus for locating anatomical reference positions on an amputee requiring a lower limb prosthesis, the reference positions being used in the manufacture of a stump socket for the prosthesis, includes a support structure having a baseplate (10), footplate (12), and first and second upright support posts (14 and 16). Attached to the first support post (14) by an upper support slider (26) is a pelvic lock (20) which is adjustable in height and has iliac crest supports (22, 28) for gripping the pelvis during anatomical reference locating steps and, if necessary, during stump casting. The iliac crest supports (22, 28) are spaced apart by an adjustable distance. A lower support slider (44) coupled to the upper support slider (26) on the first upright post (14), carries adjustable scarpa's triangle and medial soft tissue pads (60, 72) on articulated arms (56, 58). The articulated arms (56, 58) may be withdrawn from their operative position by pivoting on the lower slider (44). Lateral location elements (94) forming part of a lateral support assembly (78) are mounted on a telescopic second upright support post (16). The scarpa's triangle and medial soft tissue pads (60, 72), and the pads (102) in the lateral support assembly (78), may all be adjusted and locked to the required positions on the amputee's stump and then withdrawn to allow access to the stump. They are then returned to their set positions to aid in forming the cast. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250997-A (GB)
Title: Surface coatings
Inventor: PHILLIPS EMYR
IPC: C23F11/14
Filed: 1991-12-17
Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprises a) an aqueous film-forming binder; and b) as corrosion inhibitor, a product produced by reacting i) a mono- or di-aldehyde having the formula I:  R-(CHO)1 or 2                     I in which R is a C1-C20 alkyl or alkylene group, optionally interrupted by one or more O- and/or N-atoms, or substituted by one or more hydroxy or cyano groups, or a C6 or C10 aryl or arylene group optionally substituted by one or more C1-C10 alkyl groups, C1-C10 alkoxy groups, hydroxy or nitro groups, or halogen atoms, with ii) a mono- or di-amine having the formula II:  R1-(NH2)1 or 2  II in which R1 is a C1-C20 alkyl or alkylene group which is optionally interrupted by one or more O- and/or N- atoms, or substituted by one or more hydroxy or cyano groups, a C5-C7 cycloalkyl or cycloalkylene group, a C6 or C10 aryl or arylene group or a C7-C12 alkyl aralkyl or aralkylene group, each of which may be substituted in the cycloalkyl or aryl ring by one or more C1-C10 alkyl groups, C1-C10 alkoxy groups, hydroxy, nitro groups, or C7-C12 aralkyl optionally substituted by an amine group, or halogen atoms.
Patent GB-2252261-A (GB)
Title: Surface covering
Inventor: EHRHART WENDELL ALOIS
IPC: C08G18/78
Filed: 1992-01-21
Abstract: A floor covering has a wear layer and/or seam coater of urethane of Tg above about 40 DEG C.