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Patent GB-2262904-A (GB)
Title: Shaver cutter drive
Inventor: ROYLE TERENCE GORDON
IPC: B26B19/02
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: A dry shaver has first and second linear cutters mounted for counter-reciprocatory motion relative to the shaver body, drive means for driving the cutters; and a linkage for coupling the cutters to the drive means. The linkage comprises first and second pairs of opposed limbs (10, 11; 12, 13) forming a parallelogram arrangement. Each limb (10, 11) of the first pair is mounted on the shaver body, whilst each limb (12, 13) of the second pair provides a drive input to a respective cutter. The drive means causes oscillatory motion of the parallelogram linkage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263288-A (GB)
Title: Cavity tray
Inventor: HAYES GLEN ROBERT
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 1992-01-14
Abstract: A cavity tray for use in a cavity wall structure has a flap portion 2 attached to the base portion 1 at a location which in use is remote from the inner wall. A weakened region 3 is provided on the flap portion 2 along which the flap portion 2 is adapted to be folded such that it extends parallel to but spaced from the base portion 1. The flap portion 2 can be detached from the base portion 1 along the weakened region 3. A tab 6 is provided on the flap portion 2 to aid detachment of the flap portion 2 when the tray is in position in the cavity wall structure. The flap portion allows a flashing strip to be inserted into a pro-formed cavity (see Fig 2(b)) and attached to the tray, although alternatively, the strip can be attached before the tray is in the wall, either using the flap portion, or with it detached. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252730-A (GB)
Title: Anthelmintic formulations containing praziquantel
Inventor: HARVEY COLIN MANSON
IPC: A61K31/495
Filed: 1992-02-12
Abstract: Anthelmintic compositions containing praziquantel (a pyrazinoisoquinoline derivative; (2(Cyclohexylcarbonyl))- 1,2,3,6,7,-11b-hexahydro-4H-pyrazino[2,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one) together with at least one other anthelmintic. Formulations are described containing; (i) praziquantel and levamisole, (ii) praziquantel and albendazole, (iii) praziquantel and oxfendazole, (iv) praziquantel and moxidectin, (v) praziquantel and ivermectin. The avermectin component may be replaced by Milbemycin D, or other milbemycins.
Patent GB-2254567-A (GB)
Title: Swings
Inventor: HUMPHREYS TERENCE
IPC: A63G9/00
Filed: 1992-03-17
Abstract: A childs swing is adjustable in height to suit different size children, and in angle between the legs in the interests of stability. The four legs 10, 12 are connected by hinge joints 14 in the cross bar from which the seat is suspended. Ground contacting braces 26 extend beyond the end of the legs and each is made of two parts 18 connected together so that they can be separated and used as leg extensions, with the hinge joint adjusted to a narrower angle. A shorter brace 34 can then be used between the legs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255130-A (GB)
Title: Quick release stud and socket type fastening
Inventor: BOUVERIE ALAIN PAUL CHARLES
IPC: F16B21/08
Filed: 1992-04-06
Abstract: Device comprising respectively a securement member (13) having a relatively rigid foot (4) adapted to be secured on the first member (1) (eg by a screw) and prolonged by a body (5) provided in at least one region of its side surface with protuberant elastic hooking means (7), and a seat (8) provided in the second member (2) whose internal side wall (9) has a shape of revolution, and adapted to receive with friction the body (5) and the hooking means (7). According to the invention, the securement member (3) and the seat (8) comprise mutual unlocking means (13) which is an open channel in the seat permitting, by movement of rotation between the securement member (3) and the seat (8), the escape of the hooking means from frictional engagement with the side wall of the seat. The invention is particularly applicable to devices for securing an appliance housing on a wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256486-A (GB)
Title: Shaft breakage detection apparatus
Inventor: RATHERAM EDWARD MICHAEL
IPC: F01D21/04
Filed: 1992-05-08
Abstract: Sensors (15, 16) are provided for monitoring the speeds of a turbine (11) and a compressor (12) interconnected by a shaft (10). Signals from the sensors (15, 16) are used to control the direction of counting of a counter (40). If the shaft (10) is intact, the counter repeatedly counts up from and returns to zero. If the shaft breaks, the counter (40) counts upwardly and a signal is given when the count in the counter (40) exceeds a threshold value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266941-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle suspension systems
Inventor: IVORY DOUGLAS WILLIAM
IPC: F16F9/58
Filed: 1992-05-09
Abstract: In a suspension system wherein a strut (10) has a damper unit (11) surrounded by a compression spring (30) acting between upper and lower spring plates (31), the strut is mounted to the vehicle body by means including, an armature (20) secured to the upper end of the damper unit (11), the armature (20) having angularly spaced arms (25) arranged to extend downwardly concentrically and spaced radially of the damper unit (11), the arms (25) being interconnected with a coaxial frustoconical mounting plate (45) (or as shown, with the upper spring plate (31)) by means of elastomeric blocks (35), the upper spring plate (31) having a tubular portion (33) which extends coaxially between the armature (20) and mounting plate (45), the spring plate (31) being interconnected to the mounting plate (45) by means of elastomeric blocks (40) spaced angularly intermediate of the elastomeric blocks (35) interconnecting the arms (25) of the armature (20) with the mounting plate (45). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267192-A (GB)
Title: Sampling frequency conversion using interupt control signals
Inventor: SADJADIAN AHMED
IPC: H03H17/06
Filed: 1992-05-21
Abstract: A sampling frequency converter is disclosed which comprises an oversampler 10 for operating on input data supplied to the converter, a signal processor 50 for controlling operation of the sampling frequency converter and for generating oversampled output data from the oversampled input data, and a downsampler 40 for generating output data at the output sampling frequency (fsout) from the oversampled output data. The input and output of data by the signal processor 50 are controlled by respective input 25 and output 55 interrupt signals, the output interrupt signal 55 having a lower interrupt priority than the input interrupt signal 25. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268603-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for synchronization of two processors.
Inventor: GREEN DORON
IPC: G06F15/17
Filed: 1992-06-29
Abstract: A parallel processor system comprises at least first and second processors (10, 11) coupled by a bus (12). Each processor has an output queue for queuing data packets for outputting on the bus and an input queue for receiving a data packet from the bus prior to performing a task relating to the packet. The system is characterized by means for generating a time tag field in the data packet and indicating in that field the time of generation of the packet. The time tag is modified before outputting onto the bus and modified again after it is received from the bus. Means are provided at the second processor for rescheduling execution of the task taking into account the value of the time tag in the time tag field. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268453-A (GB)
Title: Partially randomised tyre treads.
Inventor: JOHNSON KEITH DAVID BEBB
IPC: B60C11/00
Filed: 1992-07-10
Abstract: A method for the design and manufacture of tyre treads uses partially randomised tyre tread patterns in place of the regularly-repeated tread patterns of conventional tyres. The patterns of tyre treads (1 of Fig. 1) of vehicle tyres are partially randomised to create patterns and thereby enable manufacture of tyres in which the tread pattern is not repeated regularly around the circumference of the tyre. Such partially randomised tyre treads produce less recognisable noise against road surfaces, increased road grip in conjunction with ABS braking systems, and opportunities of increased traction in heavy earth moving equipment. Examples of new designs and techniques are demonstrated for bicycle tyres, motor vehicle tyres and industrial equipment tyres in Figs. 2-13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270658-A (GB)
Title: Vertical aerofoils for vehicles.
Inventor: TOPLISS RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B62D37/02
Filed: 1992-09-07
Abstract: Forward pointing vertical aerofoils or fins 11 are attached to the corners of a vehicle such that the airflow over each aerofoil or fin 11, produces a force towards the middle of the vehicle. Whilst travelling in a straight line these forces cancel out Whilst travelling round a corner. The greater airflow over the aerofoils or fins 11 along the outer edge produces a greater force into the middle of the vehicle than from the aerofoils or fins 11 along the inner edge of the vehicle. This produces a resultant force from the aerofoils or fins into the corner; a centripetal force. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265173-A (GB)
Title: Bitumastic material suitable for use in the provision of a speed control hump
Inventor: MCINTOSH JAMES
IPC: E01F9/529
Filed: 1992-09-09
Abstract: A speed control hump on a road comprises rubber chips, preferably with filler and aggregate and with chopped fibres, bound together with a bituminous binder which itself preferably comprises a mixture of bitumen and hydrocarbon resin. The mixture can be flexibilised with thermoplastic rubber copolymer material, such as styrene butadiene styrene or styrene isoprene styrene. Preferably, a thin flexible top layer is provided on the hump, with the edges of the top layer being received within recessed troughs provided in the road at the front and rear edges of the hump. The thin top layer can suitably comprise a material including rubberised bitumen and preferably it is provided with a colour which will contrast with the remainder of the road. This colour can be added simply by providing dye in the material of the top layer and/or providing small rubber chips of a contrasting colour in the top layer material. The main body of the hump can be hot applied or applied as one or more preformed sections to the road. The upper surface of the humps can be provided with a simulated paved appearance by impressing a pattern of grooves therein.
Patent GB-2259956-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachine with variably settable stator blades
Inventor: BRICHET CHRISTOPHE
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 1992-09-15
Abstract: In a turbomachine in which the stator 1 includes at least one stage of pivotable blades 5 and a ring 20 which is movable axially to operate the levers 9 which rotate the blades, the ring 20 is moved by varying the pressure of gas which is contained in sealed chambers 25, 26 and which exerts a force between the movable ring 20 and another fixed ring 19. This arrangement enables a better distribution of the forces to be achieved than purely mechanical movement control systems. The chambers may be defined by a circumferential rib 23 slidably received in an annular groove, (Fig 2) and packing seals 33, 35. Alternatively annular sealing bellows (50, 51) are provided (Fig 5 & 6). In a further arrangement (Figures 7 & 8) hollow pistons (59) bear on a circumferential rib (231) and are located in cylindrical chambers (225, 226). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273049-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy appliance couplings
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 1992-11-19
Abstract: An ostomy appliance principally is intended for use by obese persons who find it difficult or impossible to have a direct sight of the peristomal region to which an ostomy appliance is to be attached. The ostomy appliance has a first coupling element (20) attached to an ostomy bag. The appliance also has a plate-like folding member having two leaves (44,42), of which the first leaf has a slot structure for receiving the first coupling element and the second leaf comprises a tubular conduit member (50) on one side thereof which is engagable in a sealing manner within the first coupling element, and on the other side (42A) thereof is provided with a pad of medical grade adhesive material. The tubular conduit on the second leaf, when the two leaves are substantially parallel in their folded (closed) condition, is acting as a second coupling element. The second leaf is attached in any suitable manner to a pad of medical grade adhesive material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267409-A (GB)
Title: Adding a shadow to a video image
Inventor: DESJARDINS PHILIP A
IPC: G06T15/80
Filed: 1993-04-19
Abstract: A shaped video signal having an input key control signal associated therewith is processed by carrying out a first operation on the input key control signal to provide a first processed signal. A second operation is carried out on the first processed signal to provide a second processed signal which is combined with the shaped video signal to provide an output video signal. One of the first and second operations comprises translation. In this manner, a simulated shadow is added to the shaped video signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275142-A (GB)
Title: Fast agc in demodulator of modem
Inventor: KAKU TAKASHI
IPC: H04L27/22
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: An automatic gain control circuit is provided in a demodulation section of a modern to adjust the loop gain so that the level of a band-limited received signal may have a predetermined reference value. When a disturbance of the system such as a gain hit or a drop-out occurs, regular communication can be continued without requiring a data mode leading-in operation. The automatic gain control circuit comprises reference value setting means (1), error calculation means (2), receive level variation correcting controlling force setting means (3) for setting a receive level variation correcting controlling force to be added to the error signal, and feedback means (4) for feeding back the corrected error signal. The receive level variation correcting controlling force to be set by the receive level variation correcting controlling force setting means (3) is varied in response to the error signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276380-A (GB)
Title: Fungicidal and insecticidal compounds containing a phenylsulphurpentafluoride   group
Inventor: CROWLEY PATRICK JELF
IPC: A01N37/50
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: Compounds having the general formula (I):   <IMAGE>  and stereoisomers thereof, wherein W is CH3O.CH=C.CO2CH3, CH3O.CH=C.CONR'R", CH3O.N=C.CO2CH3 or CH3O.N=C.CONR'R" wherein R' and R" are independently H or C1-4 alkyl and either (i) X is H, Y is SF5, and R<1> and R<2> are independently H, halo or cyano or (ii) X is SF5, Y is H and R<1> and R<2> are both H, are useful as fungicides and insecticides.
Patent GB-2275920-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for deforming container closures
Inventor: STEINGROEVER ERICH
IPC: B67B7/00
Filed: 1994-02-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for deforming container closures made of an electrically conductive metal, wherein the effect of the magnetic field generated by an electromagnetic pulse is concentrated on the projecting edge 4a of the closure 3 lying on the edge 2 of a container opening, and is kept away from the region of the closure not to be deformed. The magnetic field is shielded from the region of the closure not to be deformed by a pressure pad or a pressure plate 8 made of a highly electrically conductive metal such as copper, aluminium, silver or the like, overlapping the bottom 4 of the closure. This prevents deformation of the closure foil in the region of the bottom 4 of the closure cap. The pressure pad or pressure plate 8, which is heated by the eddy currents occurring during the pulses, can also be utilized in the same work operation for sealing the closures on the container edge. Part of the pressure pad or pressure plate may be cooled by gas or liquid (figs 3 and 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287739-A (GB)
Title: Intumescent glazing gasket
Inventor: WARD DEREK A
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 1994-03-21
Abstract: A glazing gasket comprises an extruded channel shaped strip of elastomeric synthetic rubber material which is formed with inwardly protruding lips 4 along each of its free edges. Strips of intumescent material 5 are positioned along each side wall of the gasket and are retained in place by the inwardly extending lips. Each lip is preferably formed with a downward protrusion to assist accurate location of the intumescent strips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277812-A (GB)
Title: Underground container for optical cables and connector
Inventor: FINZEL LOTHAR
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1994-05-06
Abstract: An underground container 1 has a vertically disposed connection module 21 which receives cables 7 to be connected, which are wound in a helix around the module. The cables are movably laid through cable inlet sockets 5 and the module 21 is sealed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289878-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle link
Inventor: GILLESPIE LINDSAY STEPHEN
IPC: B62K13/02
Filed: 1994-06-01
Abstract: A pair of standard bicycles, are connected together one behind the other by means of the link. The link comprises a fixed bar or tube 1 fixed at each end to flexible joints 2, which are releasably connected to one of the two bicycle frames. The bar or tube 1 may be separable into sections when not in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291624-A (GB)
Title: Improved stencil or mask
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID GODFREY
IPC: B41N1/24
Filed: 1994-07-26
Abstract: An improved stencil or mask of sheet material, for mounting on a tensioning support frame and for the application of solder paste, includes a plurality of closely spaced apertures (51) in one or more opposite side regions, and a transverse central axis (x-x) located between the side region. The distal or outermost ends (51) of the apertures against which, in use, interconnection means of the support frame are to abut, are spaced from said transverse central axis at other than a constant distance so as to avoid or minimise any irregularity or distortion in the stencil in the tensioned condition thereof. The distal ends may follow a curved line (8) or spaced straight lines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280939-A (GB)
Title: Gas pipe end fitting
Inventor: OXTOBY GRAHAM
IPC: F16L39/00
Filed: 1994-08-09
Abstract: An end fitting for a gas pipe in which a plastic pipe is inserted into an existing metal pipe 1 comprises an adaptor 3 for receiving an end of the inner plastic pipe. An annular compression cone 5, provided with teeth 5a on its inner surface, locates over the plastic pipe. The compression cone 5 is compressed by a bell-shape securing ring 7 which at one end is screwed onto the adaptor 3. The other end of the securing ring 7 receives a coupling 13 is screwed onto the outer pipe 1. An insulating annular element 11 is provided between the coupling 13 and the securing ring 7 to electrically insulate the second pipe 2 from the securing ring 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283792-A (GB)
Title: Method for carrying out an automatic braking process for motor vehicles with an anti-lock brake system
Inventor: RUMP SIEGFRIED
IPC: B60T8/175
Filed: 1994-11-01
Abstract: A method for carrying out an automatic braking process for motor vehicles with an anti-lock brake system, in which the automatic braking process is triggered when the anti-lock brake system detects that at least one wheel of an axle of the vehicle reaches the locking limit. When a wheel reaches the locking limit, the wheels of the same axle are subjected to anti-lock control, and braking process increases the brake pressure at the wheels on the other axle(s) by pressure from a traction control system. In an alternative embodiment, the automatic breaking process is triggered when the anti-lock control has been in operation for a prescribed time e.g. 0.1s to 1s. The automatic braking process terminates when a breaking-off criterion is fulfilled.
Patent GB-2455431-A (GB)
Title: Split shank rotor blade
Inventor: MAGGS PETER JOHN
IPC: F01D5/16
Filed: 1994-11-30
Abstract: A shroudless turbine rotor blade of the type having a platform damper interface, is provided with at least one slot 30,32 which extends from the aerofoil side of a platform flow boundary to a point in the root. The slot extends between opposing flanks of the blade so as to divide the platform and partially divide the root. The segregated root is made more flexible by the slot which provides for greater platform vibratory amplitudes for a given length of root. The increased platform motion provides for improved dampability when the blade vibrates. The slot also provides a pair of confronting platform surfaces 38,40 which are urged into mutual contact by centrifugal load acting on the blade to create an additional damping interface.
Patent GB-2284912-A (GB)
Title: Data processor with speculative instruction fetching and method of operation
Inventor: JAIN DANNY K
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 1994-12-01
Abstract: A data processor has a branch prediction unit (28) that predicts conditional branch instructions and a control unit (70) therein that monitors the number of unresolved branch instructions. This control unit selectively allows the data processor to fetch the instructions indicated by the branch prediction unit from an external memory system depending upon the number of unresolved branch instructions. The particular threshold number of unresolved branch instructions is user programmable. The data processor thereby limits its bus accesses to those occasions when it is reasonably sure that it will need the indicated instructions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297113-A (GB)
Title: Lintel with security shutter
Inventor: BELL IAN COLIN
IPC: E06B9/17
Filed: 1995-01-18
Abstract: A lintel 2 has a hollow defining a housing for a security roller shutter and includes a removable backplate 34 to allow access to the shutter for replacement or repair. The lintel can have a support wall extending between a front wall 18 and a back wall 16 in addition to the top wall 14. The shutter and removable backplate can be positioned below the support wall.
Patent GB-2301141-A (GB)
Title: Locking device
Inventor: HUGHES ANTONY LEE
IPC: E05C1/04
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: The invention provide a locking device for locking together two relatively movable members, and a system, such as a door or window system, comprising two such members to which the locking device has been secured. The device comprises a lock body (1) carrying a locking mechanism (21) and securable, by means of a mounting element (13), to one of the two movable members; and a strike body securable, again by a suitable mounting element (25, 27), to the other of the two members, which strike body can be engaged by the locking mechanism so as to lock the members together. In use, when the strike body is engaged by the locking mechanism, one of the bodies at least partially obstructs disengagement of a mounting element (13) by which the other body is secured to its respective member.
Patent GB-2293481-A (GB)
Title: Iodine adsorption agent
Inventor: ENGELHARDT THOMAS
IPC: G01N30/88
Filed: 1995-08-17
Abstract: An iodine adsorption agent is described, containing silver or a silver salt on a porous, temperature-resistant and acid-resistant organic carrier with an average pore diameter in the range from 6 to 200 nm. It has a pore diameter distribution in which 80% of the pore volume is contained in pores whose diameters lie within the range of +/-50% about the average pore diameter.