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Patent GB-2192997-A (GB)
Title: A portable presettable electrical power meter
Inventor: NICOL THOMAS
IPC: G01R1/04
Filed: 1987-06-17
Abstract: A portable electrical power metering unit in a casing (10) with input and output power cables (16, 18) includes integrated circuits (ICE,ICF) in the form of a presettable counter/register, the metering unit operating as an A.C. integrating ammeter and allowing a predetermined amount only of electrical energy to be supplied to a load via a relay (RL1) controlled (TR3, TR4) by the metering unit. The voltage across a series resistor (R1) is sensed (ICB,ICC) in a voltage to frequency converter arrangement (TR1, TR2, ICD). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194710-A (GB)
Title: Audio band modulator/demodulator device for the reception and transmission of digital data with recognition of standard communication systems by the calling device
Inventor: PRANDINI PAOLO
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1987-07-27
Abstract: An audio band modulator/demodulator device (modem) for the reception and transmission of digital data via a telephone line comprising an interface to the telephone line, and a component for recognising transmission frequencies, in which the said frequency recognition component is used jointly with a microcomputer (13) or other control logic for the unassisted automatic identification of any transmission system used by another modem in answering mode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210664-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine fuel supply control
Inventor: JARVIS ROGER PORTER
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1987-10-07
Abstract: A fuel supply, for example a carburettor, valve, is opened and closed by rotation of a spindle 64 secured to a quadrant 62 connected to a wire cable 70A in a sheath 72 of a Bowden cable operated by an accelerator pedal. An end of the sheath 72 is held in a ferrule 76 in a block 98 pivoting on secured together side plates (104 and 106, Fig. 3) which can be rotated in directions a1 and b1 by drive through a shaft (110) from a gearbox 112 driven by a reversing electric motor (116). That rotation in direction a1 or b1 causes the cable 70A to be moved so that the fuel valve opens or closes respectively, so as to increase or reduce the supply of fuel to the engine. The electric motor (116) provides drive in response to signals from an electronic control, and overrides whatever fuel demand the pedal is making. The electric motor may be operated in response to a gear change lever 26, an automatic transmission, a cruise control or vehicle wheel slip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217620-A (GB)
Title: Rotary mixers for granular materials
Inventor: JENKINS RICHARD
IPC: B28C5/18
Filed: 1988-04-27
Abstract: A rotary mixer, such as a cement mixer, has a carrier 12 adapted to receive any one of a number of different sized mixing drums 30. A pair of drive pins 26 fit in a helical groove 28 impressed in the wall 30 of the mixing drum and serve to engage and drive the drum when the carrier is rotated by a motor. The groove 28 forms a rib which projects within the drum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207139-A (GB)
Title: Impact-resistant and rigid polyamide alloys
Inventor: DALLA TORRE HANS
IPC: C08L77/00
Filed: 1988-07-08
Abstract: Moulding materials of thermoplastically-processable polyamide alloys, which contain both an elastomeric polymer as impact-resistance-modifier and a polyfunctional epoxide or glycidyl ether compound, exhibit especially low tendency to creep and shrink, with high impact-resistance, rigidity and dimensional stability, even though lower amounts of modifier are necessary than for comparable polyamides made impact-resistant without the addition of epoxide.
Patent GB-2221188-A (GB)
Title: Multi-part label and form set
Inventor: PLIMMER JEREMY JOHN
IPC: G09B29/04
Filed: 1988-07-23
Abstract: A combined form and label set which includes a back sheet 10 divided into two parts along a fold line 10a. The part of the sheet 10 on one side of the fold line is both longer and wider than the remainder so that when the back sheet is folded along the fold line, said remainder lies entirely within the boundaries of this first-mentioned part. One side of this first- mentioned part of the back sheet is adhesive coated and said remainder has a bundle of detachable forms 11, 12 attached to it on its opposite side. The label/form set is used by folding the back sheet over and attaching it to a surface, thereby trapping the forms, which project beyond the fold line 10a. The adhesive may be pressure sensitive and covered by a strippable protective sheet 13. The adhesive occupies a u-shaped area bounded by line (10b, Fig.1) <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226393-A (GB)
Title: Space heating apparatus
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN
IPC: F24H3/04
Filed: 1988-12-13
Abstract: Space heating apparatus 10 comprises a fresh air inlet 14 communicating with heating chamber 16 which has a first opening 20 connecting to mixing chamber 22. A gas burner 24 is located near to first opening 20 so as to heat air passing therethrough. Second and third openings 38, 40 are provided above and below first opening 20 into the mixing chamber 22, each communicating with a common recirculated air inlet 42. Gate means in the form of two plates 52, 54 are mounted so as to be slideably displaceable in unison such as to open or close the first, second and third openings 20, 38, 40 whilst maintaining a constant cross-sectional area for air flow into the mixing chamber 22. A fan 28 is mounted in an outlet 26 so as to draw cold air through the apparatus 10 and discharge heated air into an interior building environment through an air delivery outlet 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227996-A (GB)
Title: Artificial peat production
Inventor: SWEET MERVYN CLIFFORD
IPC: C05F11/00
Filed: 1989-01-06
Abstract: Artificial peat is made by close cutting the vegetation growing on peat land, filling a channel cut in said land with the cut material, and covering with growing material. The cut material is converted into peat in about one year.
Patent GB-2214582-A (GB)
Title: Brake slack adjuster
Inventor: WASHBOURN JACK
IPC: B61H1/00
Filed: 1989-01-25
Abstract: A slack adjuster has a non-rotatable fast-threaded output member (19) threadedly engaged by a pair of nuts (20, 21), one of the nuts being a first brake-force-transmitting nut (20) clutchable to prevent rotation thereof and the other being a second adjustment nut (21) clutchable to land. Relative axial movement of these nuts relative to the output member (19) is a measure of "excessive" brake clearance and restoration of the normal spacing between these nuts serves to restore brake clearance to "normal". The nuts (20, 21) are housed in a housing (8) which is non-rotatable but axially movable with respect to the output member (19). The first nut (20) is clutchable to a thrust member (26) resiliently loaded with a force which is overcome only by forces of the magnitude of braking forces transmitted through the slack adjuster. There is a releaseable coupling (30/31) between the housing (8) and the second nut (21) which includes a splined connection (31) and which is inoperative to prevent the second nut (21) spinning on the output member (19) except when the force transmitted by the slack adjuster is sufficient to overcome the resilient loading of the thrust member (26). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224385-A (GB)
Title: Distress house lamp
Inventor: KELLY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 1989-02-14
Abstract: A distress lamp is fixed to a window using adhesive foam pads 2 and left permanently in position. When the person in distress needs help, they simply press the button 10 and the lamp lights up and flashes a sign 6 drawing attention from passers by. When not in use the sign draws no attention, by appearing blank due to the lens design. The lamp can be operated from any part of the house via extension socket 11. A siren may be plugged into a socket 8. Sockets 8 and 11 are of different sizes as illustrated to ensure the plugs are inserted the correct way around. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221418-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating percussive device
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: B25D17/08
Filed: 1989-07-27
Abstract: A hydraulic/pneumatic percussive device comprising a double-acting piston (60) which executes reciprocal motion and a tool or tool holder (90) which executes limited reciprocal motion due to the piston (60) striking it. The position of the tool or tool holder (90) relative to the piston stroke is maintained substantially constant by use of a spool valve (210, 211) which acts, through a drive gear (90B) and insert (90D) to apply greater or lesser fluid pressure to the tool or tool holder (90) in response to the axial thrust acting thereupon. The spool valve may be made adjustable to allow the maintained position of the tool or tool holder to be adjusted to cope with variations in axial thrust levels. The sleeve 211 of the spool valve can be made movable (left or right) thereby altering the metering position of the spool 210 and hence the strike position. The tool or tool holder may be rotated by a drive gear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231782-A (GB)
Title: Double-ended mascara brush/wand or painting applicator
Inventor: JORDAN VALERIE LILIAN
IPC: A45D40/24
Filed: 1990-05-14
Abstract: A mascara applicator comprises two compartments joined end-to-end. Each compartment contains mascara of a different colour to that in the other compartment and each compartment also contains its own wand/brush to enable each colour to be applied separately. The invention also relates to a painting applicator which comprises two compartments joined end-to-end with a painting brush contained in a screw top in each compartment. The two compartments may contain different coloured paints. One of the painting brushes may be a normal painting brush and the other a similar brush or an outlining brush.
Patent GB-2323231-A (GB)
Title: Imaging systems
Inventor: BRAIM STEPHEN PHILLIP
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 1990-05-17
Abstract: An imaging system is formed by a combination of a narrow angle image 12, and a wide angle image displayed together on a screen 11 (Fig 2). Separate detector arrays 8, 9 and optical systems 1, 2 are associated with each image. An eye position monitor 15 (fig 3) detects the angular position of an operator's 16 eyes and the resulting signal is used to steer 3 (Fig 4) the high resolution optical system in sympathy with the operator's 16 direction of gaze. Thus a high resolution image which may be variable in size follows the operator's inspection of the whole screen 11. Eye position is monitored (Figure 3) by pairs of light emitting diodes (21, 24) and detectors (25, 26). The eye position monitor is calibrated and a computer generated look up table formed and used to control beam steering motors (3) carrying mirrors. The arrays (8, 9) may be x-y matrix arrays of CdHgTe thermal detectors.
Patent GB-2235025-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting device for the brake shoes of drum brakes
Inventor: SCHEFCSIK NIKOLAUS
IPC: F16D65/46
Filed: 1990-07-16
Abstract: An adjusting device for the brake shoes of drum brakes is equipped with two levers 42, 44 which are articulated on a carrier 26 at a lateral distance from one another and each engage on one of two adjacent brake-shoe ends and which are jointly in engagement with a frustoconical endpiece 54 of an actuating member 22 guided rotatably on the carrier 26 in a threaded bore 24 provided between the levers 42, 44 and extending in parallel with the drum axis. During the rotation of the actuating member 22 for the adjustment of the brake shoes, the two-levers 42, 44 are pivoted in directions opposite to one another, being supported respectively on one of two mutually opposite edges 56, 58 of the brake-shoe webs 12', 14' so as to surround these. The mounting of this adjusting device can be carried out, without the aid of fastening means, merely by attaching its levers 42, 44 on to the brake-shoe webs 12' 14', and it can also execute self-reinforcing movements of the brake shoes and therefore be used especially in dual servo-brakes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247875-A (GB)
Title: Hoists
Inventor: BABBAGE NICHOLAS PETER
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1990-09-11
Abstract: A carrier is moved along a mast of a hoist e.g. for invalids by a drive mechanism which comprises a rotatable drive member 25 screw threadably connected to a rotatable driven member 26 and a clutch member 27 between them. Rotation of the clutch member in a first direction which results in a lowering of the carrier and in which rotation of the drive member tends to slacken the screw threaded connection 32 between the drive and driven members is prevented by a ratchet and pawl mechanism. The extent to which the screw threaded connection 32 between the drive and driven members can be slackened is limited by a stop member 33 and a sleeve or washer 46. The drive mechanism also comprises a rotatable output member 28, a one-way clutch 31 between the driven member 26 and the output member 28 providing for rotation of the driven member relative to the output member in said first direction, and a flexible elongate element connecting the output member to the carrier so that the carrier is raised or lowered relative to the mast according to the direction or rotation of the output member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253719-A (GB)
Title: Compensating roll eccentricity of a rolling mill
Inventor: YEH TSE-HUEI
IPC: B21B37/66
Filed: 1991-03-15
Abstract: A method for compensating for the eccentricity of a rolling mill including an offline stop in which the eccentricity of the top and bottom back up rolls 31, 32 are determined and stored in a matrix, and an online step in which eccentricity compensation signals are produced using the valves stored in the matrix which are transferred to an automatic gauge control (AGC) system to compensate for the eccentricities by adjusting the position of at least one of the top or bottom back up rollers and thus correcting thickness variations of the rolling plate W. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245815-A (GB)
Title: A template for forming a neckline
Inventor: BOYD ARTHUR CARL
IPC: A41H3/00
Filed: 1991-07-03
Abstract: A template (20) for forming blocked necklines of different widths and possibly different depths on a garment comprises a laminar element (21) having opposing edges (28, 29; 31, 32) which define respective portions of a neckline shape to be formed on the front and rear panels of a garment, each shape being symmetrical about a centre line or axis, (34) of the element (21). The element also has indicia (24, 25, 37) indicating at least one position of the element in relation to the shoulder line of the garment, indicia (34) indicating the said axis and a plurality of centre-line-position indicia (35; 36) spaced symmetrically on either side of the axis whereby the element can be placed on a front or rear garment panel with selected indicia (24, 37 or 25) aligned with the shoulder line on the panel to determine the depth of the neckline and with a respective one of the centre-line-position indicia (34, 35 or 34, 36) aligned with the centre line of the garment panel so that one half of the respective front or rear neckline portion can be marked at a time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253086-A (GB)
Title: Double-deck recording/reproducing apparatus
Inventor: KIM CHEOL-HONG
IPC: G11B15/02
Filed: 1992-01-31
Abstract: A double-deck servo system controlling method for generically controlling each of two servo systems included in a double-deck recording and/or reproducing apparatus comprises the steps of determining which one of various signals obtained from individual decks is applied to a controller, e.g. a CPU, determining which one of the decks the applied signal comes from, processing the applied signal, and transmitting a switching pulse or control pulse to the deck where a drum phase signal has been produced. The signals distinguished are the drum frequency generator (DFG), the drum phase generator (DPG) and the capstan frequency generator (CFG). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255830-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for nqr testing
Inventor: SMITH JOHN ALEC SIDNEY
IPC: G01K7/32
Filed: 1992-03-05
Abstract: A method of NQR testing a sample having at least one NQR property which varies with a given environmental parameter comprises applying excitation to the sample to excite NQR resonance and detecting the NQR response signal. The excitation is such as to excite an NQR response signal which is detectable during the detection step over a predetermined range of the environmental parameter. The invention also relates to a method of, and apparatus for, NQR testing for the presence of selected nuclei (particularly nuclei of integral spin quantum number, such as <14>N) in a sample. It also relates to a method of determining the spatial distribution of temperature within a sample.
Patent GB-2257032-A (GB)
Title: Nursing chair and cushion therefor
Inventor: SMITH PETER ALAN
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 1992-06-18
Abstract: A nursing chair for aged or infirm persons and which comprises an upholstered tubular metal frame structure (10) having a base portion (17) supported by floor engaging wheels (21 + 22). Back rest and seat portions (23 + 28) are pivotably mounted to the base portion (17) independently of one another, and a leg rest (32) is pivotably mounted to a forward edge of the seat portion (28). The chair includes arm rests (38) and side wings (40) to restrain a person falling to one side or the other of the chair, and both the arm rest (38) and the wing (40) at one side or both sides of the chair are hinged to permit side entry to or exit from the chair. A cushion Figs 4 - 8 is also provided for the chair, the cushion having a base portion (50) formed from a compressible cellular plastics material, a water impervious plastics material envelope (63) carried by the base portion (50) and a water-containing bladder (56) located within the envelope. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268760-A (GB)
Title: Connector and roof space ventilation system
Inventor: GIBSON COLIN FREDERICK
IPC: E04D13/152
Filed: 1992-07-09
Abstract: A roof space (eaves) ventilation system includes ventilators 32a, 32b each comprising an elongate strip 34 having ventilation apertures 36 and parallel spaced connecting means namely wall 38 and channel formation 40. The ventilators 32a, b, are joined by a connector 10 comprising a planar portion 12, a rib 16 extending across the portion 12 and a projecting portion 22 from the rib, overlying the planar portion 12 to one side of the rib to provide a channel formation 24 therebetween. The elongate strip 34 of a ventilator 32a is received in the channel formation 24, and a second ventilator 32b is positioned so that it is supported on an upper surface 44 of the planar portion 12. The projecting portion 22 is received between the wall 38 and channel formation 40 to locate the connector 10 relative to the ventilator 32a. An attractive joint is provided permitting relative movement between adjacent ventilators 32a, 32b, of which part 38 may be fixed to a fascia board and part 40 may receive a soffit board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268849-A (GB)
Title: Transferring data signals
Inventor: AIVANI ALI REZA
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 1992-07-15
Abstract: Signals are passed from a moving member (10) by mounting a circuit thereon. The circuit comprises a power source (42), a sensor (44), a converter operable to convert the output of the sensor (44) to a train of pulses having a frequency dependent on the magnitude of the sensor's signal, and an emitter of radiation operable to emit a pulse of radiation on receipt of each pulse from the converter. The method also comprises mounting a stationary radiation detector (52) to receive the train of pulses from the emitter, and converting the output of the detector (52) into a form representative of the sensors output. The frequency of the pulse trains may be arranged to decrease as the output of the sensor (44) increases. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270192-A (GB)
Title: Quick release percussion instrument retention device
Inventor: JONATHAN LAKER PARTNERSHIP
IPC: G10D13/06
Filed: 1992-08-26
Abstract: A quick release device for attaching a percussion instrument or accessory to a stand comprises a body 1, a pin 2 within the body and biassed by a spring 4 against a shoulder in the body, the pin 2 and body 1 each containing an aperture which can be aligned, by depression of the pin against the spring, for insertion of a support stand. The device is retained on the stand by release of the pin which is sprung into a friction grip. A plurality of pins may be provided at 180 DEG  or 120 DEG intervals. When locked the device behaves as a conventional threaded component allowing for fine adjustment. An isolation medium is retained by adhesive within a recess and the device is suitable for suspended or supported instruments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270859-A (GB)
Title: Adustable spray fitting for shower handset
Inventor: HAYWARD BRUCE LEWIN JOHN
IPC: B05B3/04
Filed: 1992-09-26
Abstract: An adjustable spray fitting for a shower handset comprises a mounting member 10 having a water inlet opening 11 and a rotatable control member 12 having three water inlet ports 13, (14, 15). Each port 13 (14, 15) communicates with a respective inlet chamber 16, (17, 18) having an associated annular array of outlet holes 7, 8, 9 providing different types and/or patterns of spray. The control member 12 is rotatable to align selectively the ports 13, 14, 15 with the inlet opening 11 for directing water flow to one or more arrays of outlet holes 7, 8, 9 to obtain the desired spray. Outer array 7 may provide an aerated spray and inner array 9 a pulsating array. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260571-A (GB)
Title: Hinge apparatus for foldable radiotelephones
Inventor: PAULICK THOMAS E
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1992-03-03
Abstract: A hinge apparatus for a foldable telephone (300) includes a body portion (301) and a flip element (303). The flip element (303) is held in a closed and open position relative to the body portion (301) by an enclosed follower (501) which follows recesses (601 and 603) in a first hinge shaft (505). The recesses (601 and 603) are positioned relative to the follower (501) such that a torque of a force (F1 and F2) is applied to the hinge shaft (505) thereby resulting in a low profile flip element (303). Wires (531) dressed from the flip element (303) to the body portion (301) are protected from damage by an arm (805) pulling the wires (531) towards the center of second hinge shaft (527) and by allowing the second hinge shaft (527) to rotate with the flip element (303).
Patent GB-2262673-A (GB)
Title: Control circuit for a semiconductor switch
Inventor: MIETTINEN ERKKI
IPC: H03K17/691
Filed: 1992-12-04
Abstract: The control circuit comprises a timing logic unit 1, first and second drivers 2, 3 controlled by the timing logic unit, first and second transformers T1, T2, to which the first and the second drivers 2, 3, apply an unmodulated ac voltage signal A, B for bringing a semiconductor switch 12 into a conducting and non-conducting state, and the secondary windings of which are connected at the opposite ends to a reference potential; first and second rectifiers 4, 5 for rectifying voltages A, B across the secondary windings of the transformers; a logic circuit 6 for separating control information contained in the secondary voltages and controlling first and second drivers 10, 11 for maintaining the semiconductor switch 12 in a conducting and non-conducting state and capacitor units 8, 9 for storing the turn-on and turn-off energy of the semiconductor switch. The semiconductor switch may be a IGBT, or FET or GTO thyristor. A short circuit turn-off driver 7 is controlled by the logic circuit 6, in response to an over current signal applied to the timing logic, so as to connect the control electrode of the semiconductor switch 12 to a source of turn-off voltage V- when the current through the switch 12 exceeds a predetermined value. <IMAGE>