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Patent GB-2204011-A (GB)
Title: An inclined ramp
Inventor: ALTEN KURT
IPC: B65G69/28
Filed: 1988-03-23
Abstract: A transportable inclined ramp comprising a ramp main body portion (3) with longitudinally extending support members (7) disposed on each lateral side of the body portion, the support members being interconnected by a plurality of transversely extending support members (9) forming, in use, the vehicular surface (9') of the ramp, the ramp body portion (3) being provided, at one of its ends with a profiled reinforcement member upon which a wedge-shaped approach portion (5) is pivotably, mounted. The reinforcement comprises an angle member (10) which extends substantially over the entire width of the ramp, one arm (11) of the angle member (10) extending in the longitudinal direction of the ramp and forming a support beneath the two longitudinally extending support members (7) whilst the other arm (12) includes a mounting for a hinge assembly (4) for the wedge-shaped approach portion (5). The body portion (3) may be mounted on an undercarriage (2) and have an extension (6), at the opposite end to approach portion (5) which rests on a platform (1) onto which goods are to be loaded or unloaded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to fishing lines
Inventor: BURGESS PAUL DAVID
IPC: A01K91/00
Filed: 1988-05-23
Abstract: A shock absorbing butt for fishing line is formed by a resiliently flexible plastics tube sealed at both ends. It may be internally weighted or filled with lighter-than-air gas to give it desired buoyancy, end it may be of constant cross-section or tapered.
Patent GB-2213145-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal oximino ether compounds
Inventor: GILKERSON TERENCE
IPC: A01N43/88
Filed: 1988-11-29
Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of the general formula I:   <IMAGE> wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, or an optionally-substituted alkyl, acyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group or an inorganic or organic cation; R<1> or R<2> represents a hydrogen atom or a straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; the other of R<1> or R<2> represents a straight-chain alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and R<3> and R<4> each independently represents an optionally-substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl or phenyl group, which are useful as herbicides. Certain intermediate compounds used to prepare the compounds of formula I are also claimed.
Patent GB-2217116-A (GB)
Title: Magnetizing type induction motors
Inventor: LEE JONG-SUB
IPC: H02K27/00
Filed: 1989-03-14
Abstract: A magnetizing type induction motor has an ordinary wound rotor 3 with commutator 6 enclosed within a novel stator 2. The stator 2 is constituted by a pair of crescent moon-shaped pieces of ordinary motor steel, the thickness of the stator pieces at their centres being larger, and the thickness becoming smaller coming toward the opposite ends thereof. These stator pieces may be secured by means of a pair of cover plates (9-fig 5) which are respectively provided with fitting grooves for receiving the stator pieces, and, between the stator pieces, there are installed coupling pins (11) respectively. The magnetizing type induction motor according to the present invention makes it possible to easily miniaturize the motor, and is not liable to disorders. Therefore, the motor can be reliably used in automated apparatuses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230631-A (GB)
Title: Solvent responsive signal carrying device
Inventor: MACPHERSON HUGH
IPC: G01M3/16
Filed: 1989-04-04
Abstract: A signal-carrying member responsive to the presence of a solvent and suitable for use in a security cable or a liquid leakage detector, comprises a conductive ink 20, consisting of a particulate conductive material and a non-conductive carrier medium, printed on to a non-conductive strip 17 and conductors 16 such that when the printed material is contacted by a solvent to which the carrier medium is sensitive, conductive material will be released from the printed material and can be used to vary a signal passed through the signal-carrying member.
Patent GB-2220333-A (GB)
Title: Radiant electric heaters
Inventor: MCWILLIAMS KEVIN RONALD
IPC: H05B3/74
Filed: 1989-05-22
Abstract: A radiant electric heater (10) includes a layer of microporous thermal insulation (16) in a metal dish (12) and a peripheral wall (18) of ceramic fibre. A tungsten-halogen heating lamp (22) is supported in the dish above the insulation by its ends and by a protrusion (46) extending from the silica envelope (26) of the lamp. The protrusion may extend sideways and be clamped between the insulation and the peripheral wall, and comprise a sealed exhaust tube used to evacuate and back-fill the lamp during its manufacture. Downwardly extending protrusions (120, 718) may be used instead of or in addition to sideways ones. A ridge (48) of the insulating material may also or alternatively be provided, projecting up to engage with the underside of the lamp. This ridge may cooperate with the protrusion or with a clip (614 fig. 25) extending above the lamp to retain the lamp in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2466232-A (GB)
Title: Thermal camera combining imagery and surveillance observation modes
Inventor: FOUILLOY JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 1989-07-28
Abstract: A thermal camera having a horizontally disposed linear detector D carries out the vertical scanning of the terrain in the imagery mode and the image D' is brought into the vertical position for carrying out the scanning of the terrain in azimuth in the watch or surveillance mode, the change from one observation mode to the other being obtained by changing the position of an appropriate element of the device, without the interposition of an image rotation element. The array is rotated from a position DAto DB, the imagery and surveillance axes coinciding in the horizontal direction. In figure 6a (not shown), mirror M2is rotated through 90° about the vertical optical axis such that the imagery and surveillance axes are perpendicular to each other in the same horizontal plane; further mirrors may be included to adjust the directions of these axes.
Patent GB-2235655-A (GB)
Title: Embossing Braille and like coded symbols
Inventor: SINEY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B41J3/32
Filed: 1989-08-31
Abstract: Apparatus for producing braille characters on a length of paper comprises a series of three pins (18) disposed for movement in corresponding respective bores 16 formed in a support (8). The pins are activated by respective solenoid operated wedges 19 and when activated a stamping bar presses the material down onto the support. A stepper motor is provided for advancing the paper over the support 2. The paper is advanced twice and the pins activated twice to produce each braille character which is made up of two adjacent columns of embossed indicia produced by the pins. The apparatus is controlled in accordance with a predetermined program by a computer which receives its input from a keyboard. The arrangement described as being less cumbersome, less expensive and simple to operate than existing apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223163-A (GB)
Title: Handle assembly
Inventor: LINDAHL PER-OLOF
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 1989-09-25
Abstract: A handle assembly is disclosed comprising a lever handle 10, an attachment plate 11 and a spindle 12 which is non-rotatably connected to the lever handle. The spindle runs through the attachment plate and is rotatably journalled in it as well as adapted to cooperate with bolt means for e.g. a door. The spindle has a flange 16 which is housed within a space in the attachment plate and is provided with circumferential notches for cooperation with latch means. Lever handle 10 is detachably connected to the spindle 12 via connection means 13. The attachment plate is provided with at least one opening 15a for connection of the latch means, the plane of said opening being transverse to the longitudinal axis of the spindle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224706-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle washing, polishing or drying apparatus
Inventor: WEIGELE GEBHARD
IPC: B60S3/00
Filed: 1989-10-23
Abstract: The vehicle washing, polishing or drying apparatus has a flexible, drivable, endless conveyor member (4) which is guided in a horizontal plane above the path of movement of the vehicle (1) by way of a plurality of direction-changing wheels (5, 6) which rotate about vertical axes. A plurality of narrow strips (10) of absorbent material, which hang down perpendicularly into the path of movement of the vehicle, is movable transversely with respect to the path of movement of the vehicle by means of the conveyor member. The apparatus also has a means (11) which is actuable by means of a control motor and which directly or indirectly acts on the strips (10) and with which the strips, when not in use, can be moved out of the path of movement of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229001-A (GB)
Title: Mounting sensors on a borehole casing pipe
Inventor: CZERNICHOW JEAN
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 1990-02-07
Abstract: An improved device is disclosed for the seismic monitoring of a petroleum deposit having at least one signal receiving unit fixed to the outside of a pipe 39 before it is cemented in a borehole passing through the monitored zone. On its outer surface said pipe carries at least one housing defined by projecting elements (longitudinal members 49, 50, and stops 40, 42) where the reception unit is embedded and fixed so as to protect it from the shocks or compressive forces which may occur during lowering of the pipe into the well. Each reception unit comprises a support assembly with cavities for sensors, electronic cards for amplying the signals delivered by said sensors and a sealed external case 34 which is easy to position and which is held firmly in position by embedment in said housing. A multi-conductor cable 20 is used for example for connecting the reception unit to the surface. 
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Patent GB-2242609-A (GB)
Title: Material for clothing
Inventor: ELTON S F
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 1990-04-02
Abstract: Material suitable for clothing which provides variable thermal insulation is formed from a plurality of interconnecting inflated tubes 10a, b, c defining, in an uninflated state, a plurality of air spaces 11 and, in an inflated state, a substantially closed configuration (Fig. 2). An article of clothing (12, Fig. 3) made from the material is connected to an inflation device (13). Inflation means may comprise frozen carbon dioxide or compressed air supplies, a hand pump or a blow-to-inflate arrangement. Deflation means in the form of a relief valve may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232173-A (GB)
Title: Sealing strip
Inventor: BRUCE AIDAN SIMON
IPC: E04B1/68
Filed: 1990-05-10
Abstract: A sealing strip (1) suitable for sealing the angle between two inclined surfaces being of substantially L-shaped section comprising first and second limbs (2, 3), the latter having a flexible sealing lip (12) at an outer portion. The first limb is adapted to be secured to one surface spaced from the other surface and the sealing lip engages with the latter surface. In one form of the strip the second limb has a support member (19, 16) extending inwardly from the outer portion and adapted to be secured to one or both surfaces. The support member may be integral or comprise one or more attachment elements (19) engageable with complementary mating formations (16) on the second limb. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246297-A (GB)
Title: Non-reusable syringe
Inventor: TOWNSEND-ROSE COLIN
IPC: A61M5/50
Filed: 1990-07-25
Abstract: In a hypodermic syringe 1 having a syringe barrel 2 with a piston 4 slidably retractable within the barrel 2 by a piston drive means 6 from an initial position in proximity to a needle mounting portion 7 to a retracted position remote therefrom for charging of said syringe 1 with a liquid to be dispensed therefrom, the syringe barrel 2 and piston 4 are provided with first and second interlocking engagement members 12, 20 for locking interengagement in a substantially discharged position of said syringe piston 4, whereby subsequent retraction of the piston 4 for re-use of the syringe 1 is substantially prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235757-A (GB)
Title: Thermally-insulated storage units
Inventor: MERHEMITCH CHARLES FRANCIS
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 1990-08-23
Abstract: Storage unit for mounting on a motor coach particularly is of compact size and comprises an outer casing (24), an inner shell (26) moulded in glass fibre reinforced resin and defining two compartments (30, 32). One compartment (32) contains a refrigeration unit (54) and the other (30) a healed water supply system. Heat insulation is provided between the two compartments and surrounding the compartment containing the refrigeration unit. A facia (28) is attached to the shell to form a preassembled unit therewith. The unit may be free-standing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238626-A (GB)
Title: Optical scanner
Inventor: MARTIN STEFAN RICHARD
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 1990-11-01
Abstract: An optical scanning apparatus scans a light beam in a circular path to detect defects in a circular object. The apparatus includes an optical assembly (28) to deviate and focus a light beam into an elliptical focal spot, the assembly being rotated so the beam envelopes a cone. The assembly comprises at least one cylindrical lens (50, 52), two small-angle wedge prisms (54), and annular wedge-shaped balance pieces (55) to provide dynamic balancing of the assembly. This minimizes vibration during rotation. Light reflected by an object is then sensed by a photodetector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238513-A (GB)
Title: Inserts for supporting deflated tyres
Inventor: HOUGHTON ADRIAN KENNETH
IPC: B60C17/04
Filed: 1990-11-28
Abstract: The insert 14 of closed cell elastomeric material has its inner surface formed of a harder material or bonded to a band 24 of metal, plastics or carbon fibre, which serves to combat centrifugal forces pulling the insert from the wheel during normal running of the wheel and to prevent circumferential slippage of the insert. The insert may be provided with cuts extending radially inwardly from its outer surface and may have axially extending formations to engage in corresponding channels in the wheel. The insert may be covered by a flexible air impermeable membrane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248860-A (GB)
Title: Fencing
Inventor: PAIN LAURENCE DAVID
IPC: E01F9/012
Filed: 1991-01-15
Abstract: Fence panels 2,4 are received in holes 12 in bases 10 and secured to bracket 14 by a clamp 20 and bolt 22 and a nut 24 which is accessible from one side of the fence only. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252003-A (GB)
Title: Turntable for television receiver
Inventor: LEE JONG-SEOP
IPC: H04N5/64
Filed: 1991-02-15
Abstract: The control for a motor driven turntable for a television receiver responds to left and right turning signals provided by the user, e.g. from a remote control set or switch, to position the receiver within predetermined limits. it also responds to power on/off signals for the receiver so that the receiver is automatically returned to its original position when not in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244069-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for needling a nonwoven web
Inventor: FEHRER DR ERNST
IPC: D04H18/00
Filed: 1991-05-13
Abstract: In order to produce a needled nonwoven web having an improved surface quality, the needle board 1 of an apparatus for needling a nonwoven web should be provided with needles in a higher needle density. To that end the needles 2 of the needle board 1 are arranged in groups having a higher needle density and a perforated plate 5 of the stripper 4 and a perforated plate of the backing member 3 are provided in association with each group of needles with a common receiving hole 7. The needles 2 of each group are arranged in a longitudinal row generally extending in the direction of travel of the nonwoven web and are transversely offset from each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250930-A (GB)
Title: Flow vessel for a disintegrator
Inventor: HIELSCHER HARALD
IPC: B01J19/10
Filed: 1991-12-19
Abstract: The flow vessel has a housing 14 forming a cavity 26 a connection 21 which seals the cavity and a bar-shaped sonotrode 3 projecting into the cavity which sonotrode is connected to an acoustic transducer which transmits its oscillations to the medium to be processed the connection 21 having a borehole 23 connected to an inlet 4, the borehole 23 opening out into the cavity 26 opposite the end of the sonotrode 3 and connection 21 being adjustable in order to optimise efficiency and to set a defined distance to the 15 sonotrode 3. Horn 13 which transmits oscillations to sonotrode 3 has recesses (28, 29 figure 4) to prevent transmission of 18 oscillations to jacket 15.   Cooling medium can flow round jacket 15. Figures 5-7 illustrate forms of sonotrodes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263228-A (GB)
Title: Hand carrier with restraining means
Inventor: HOWLETT KEITH GEORGE
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1992-01-15
Abstract: A removable carrying handle comprising a substantially rigid structure providing a hand grip integral with a pair of depending legs, at least one recess to receive in use the existing handle(s) of a plastics material carrier bag, and means to restrain removal of the existing bag handle(s) from said recess. Figure 1 shows a hand carrier 10 in the form of an inverted U, with a movable cover flap 14 and snap connector means 16 to restrain removal of the bag handles 15 from recess 12. Figure 2 shows a hand carrier 20 with four resilient tags 23. Bag handles 26 are restrained by the tags from removal from recesses 24, formed at the interconnection of each tag 23 and an adjacent leg 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254963-A (GB)
Title: Terminating arrangement for a backplane
Inventor: LAWRENCE HOWARD
IPC: H01R12/70
Filed: 1992-04-15
Abstract: The signal lines, at each end of a backplane B each electrically connected to a powerbus 12, spaced from the rear face of the backplane and carried by and electrically insulated with respect to a H-shaped body 1 detachably secured to the backplane, via a discrete resistor R which is housed at least in part in a throughbore 4 in the body and which is electrically connected in series between the powerbus and the plated through hole in the group of holes at the end of the backplane connected to the signal line. Each of the ground lines of the backplane B is connected to the powerbus 12 via a discrete capacitor C which is housed at least in part in a throughbore 5 in the body 1 and which is electrically connected in series between the powerbus and the plated through hole of the group of holes connected to the ground line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262244-A (GB)
Title: Filtering apparatus
Inventor: COTTAM ALAN
IPC: B01D33/04
Filed: 1992-06-02
Abstract: A filtering apparatus comprises an endless, woven, synthetic filament filter belt whose lower run is moved through a tank (14) containing contaminated liquid by a drive means (18), while liquid is drawn upwards through the belt into the mouth (40) of a syphon (16) and delivered through a valve (46) to a tank (24). While the filter is operating the liquid level in tank (14) is maintained above the mouth (40) of the siphon by pumping contaminated liquid from tank (22) and allowing excess to flow back to tank (22) over an adjustable weir in tank (14). The belt is washed by fixed and oscillating sprays, fed from tank (24), and pump (52) also fills the siphon to start the filtering process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259122-A (GB)
Title: Brake system with anti-lock control and traction slip control
Inventor: VOLZ PETER
IPC: B60T8/48
Filed: 1992-06-12
Abstract: A brake system with anti-lock control and traction slip control having a master cylinder (1) to which braking pressure can be applied by a brake pedal, which cylinder is furnished with pressure fluid by a pressure fluid reservoir (2), and which is connected to at least one wheel brake (5) of a driven wheel via at least one brake line (4), comprises a low-pressure accumulator (7) and a return-delivery pump (8) for the anti-lock operation as well as a vacuum actuated supply pressure generating means (3) with a limited fluid delivery for traction slip control which is arranged in the pressure fluid reservoir (2). Said supply pressure generating means (3) can be used for the rapid preliminary fill-up of the wheel brake (5), upon valves (13, 14) being closed and opened, respectively, for a short time when the pump (8) starts to operate, as well as for generating a supply pressure on the suction side of the pump (8) with the valves (13, 14) as illustrated. The supply pressure generating means (3) may be actuated by magnet or electromotively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268238-A (GB)
Title: A snap fit tube connector
Inventor: PARDY RONALD PETER
IPC: F16L37/084
Filed: 1992-06-24
Abstract: A tube connector has a connector body 16 to which a tube 10 is to be connected and sealed. The seal is made by an O-ring 24 which is trapped between an annular surface 28 on the connector body and a shoulder 12 on the tube, and the shoulder 12 is retained in the connector body by a retention clip 26. When the tube is pushed into the connector body the clip 26 snaps home behind the shoulder to indicate that the joint is assembled, and at this moment the tube 10 is both locked in the connector body and sealed to the connector body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268154-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a rope or cable laid wire rope sling
Inventor: LEW MICHAEL
IPC: D07B5/00
Filed: 1992-06-25
Abstract: An apparatus for producing rope or cable laid wire rope in the form of an endless sling comprises a rotatable platform, a sheave mounted above the platform and a sheave mounted below the platform, a further sheave provided at floor level adjacent to the platform and moveable towards and away from the platform and a flexible former wound around the sheaves and passing through the platform. The platform, carrying a rope supply, is rotated about the former to wind rope about the former to form an endless sling of twisted rope.
Patent GB-2270241-A (GB)
Title: Duplex communication coupler system
Inventor: MCGRANE KEVIN
IPC: H04B1/58
Filed: 1992-08-28
Abstract: The single transformer generally used in a duplex coupler for coupling local telecommunication equipment, such as a modem, to a telephone line may be replaced by a number of transformers or other suitable forms of DC isolation device which then enables each transformer and its associated circuit network to be specifically tailored to optimise the operation of the coupler system. The transmit output path 3 is connected to a transformer 2 having a centre-tapped secondary winding 11 which is connected across the communication line 4. A second transformer 5 has its primary winding connected between the centre-tap and the line 4, and its secondary winding coupled to the receive input 6. By optimising each transformer the intermodulation products and other unwanted products are reduced. The coupler system may be miniaturised and the line matching components incorporated in or selected by a specific line card designed to match the network characteristics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271596-A (GB)
Title: Sealing strip
Inventor: KEYS JAMES FREDERICK
IPC: B60J10/79
Filed: 1992-10-19
Abstract: A process for fitting an elongate sealing strip to an elongate flange 14 having a variable height along its length comprises:   (i) providing a sealing strip of the type comprising a base and two side walls which between them form a generally U-shaped channel capable of being received on the said flange, the free end of one of the side walls being formed with an oversize flexible lip 26; (ii) establishing the variability of the flange height to which the sealing strip is to be fitted; and (iii) trimming the oversize flexible lip of the sealing strip to match the variability in the height of the flange so that, in use, when the sealing strip is fitted to the flange, the variability of the flange height is disguised.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262815-A (GB)
Title: Planar integrated crossover optical system
Inventor: SONG SEOK-HO
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 1992-12-24
Abstract: The system has a plane mirror overlaid with first and second light-guiding layers of e.g. glass, Si or GaAs. A polarising beam splitter is arranged between the layers and the outer layer has an array of prisms above the beam splitter and a lens and input/output region either side of the array. <IMAGE>