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Patent GB-2252637-A (GB)
Title: Pair of glasses made of a single strip of flexible plastics material
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 1990-07-27
Abstract: Flexible eye glasses comprising of a single strip of flexible elongated plastics material, the strip optionally being shaped to provide eye and nose portions. The strip in its normal conformation may be coiled into a roll so that it may be stored in a cylindrical container. When the strip is unrolled, against its natural coiled conformation it is possible to position it against the face of a person so that its end will grip the head 15. The strip of plastic material may be laminated construction having two layers, the first layer of clear acetate material which is U.V. stabilised, the second layer is a smoked material which is not U.V. stabilised. These are bonded together. Either may have designs, patterns, borders, logo, etc., printed thereon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235337-A (GB)
Title: Loop antenna
Inventor: FORSTER EDWARD CHARLES
IPC: H01Q7/00
Filed: 1990-08-16
Abstract: A non-resonant loop antenna comprises a plurality of smaller loops LP2, LP3, LP4 connected in parallel and in phase thereby reducing the effective overall loop inductance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241211-A (GB)
Title: Condensation reduction in vehicle rear view mirrors
Inventor: HAVERTY MARTIN PASCHAL
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 1990-12-19
Abstract: A unit for attachment to a mirror or mirror cowling 23 comprising a fin 11, 12, 13 which, in use, defines an air flow channel having a forwardly opening inlet and an outlet adjacent the mirror surface 24 such that, during forward motion of the vehicle, a flow of air is established through the channel, around the edge of the cowling 23, and air from the outlet is directed across the mirror surface 24, the fin being displaceably mounted to the cowling 23 to enable adjustment of the air outlet opening between the fin and mirror surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244573-A (GB)
Title: Programmable controller
Inventor: YOSHIKURA FUYUHIKO
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 1991-03-20
Abstract: A programmable controller (PC) for controlling equipments in accordance with a sequence program. A program memory 38 is provided with an equipment code storage region 38b for storing global equipment codes indicating the equipments each of which is allotted an individual I/O address. When an equipment code is input, an equipment code interpreter 40 determines the local I/O address which corresponds to the equipment code. The equipment code is composed of a PC number code, an equipment type code, an equipment number code and the like. The equipment code is displayed together with the sequence program. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262083-A (GB)
Title: Auger unit
Inventor: ROBINSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 1991-12-02
Abstract: As shown in Figure 5, an auger is fitted into a purpose made housing (12). This has been fabricated to house the auger, reduction gearbox (15) and hydraulic motor (13). The body of this auger unit has also been fabricated to fit between the 'jaws' of a clam-shovel bucket (14) to which it is to be fitted to. It is held in position by the jaws of the bucket whilst in operation. When the auger unit is fitted between the jaws of a clam shovel bucket it immediately transforms the clam shovel bucket into a side discharge bucket, allowing various materials to be side discharged. The housing has side cheeks to seal the clam bucket and to help prevent the jaws crushing the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255067-A (GB)
Title: Safety anchorages for controlling pay-out of a safety line.
Inventor: FEATHERS LEONARD JOHN
IPC: A62B1/10
Filed: 1991-12-19
Abstract: A fall-arrest safety anchorage has a safety line drum (10) and braking means assembled to a spine plate (1). The braking means comprises a rotatable brake component (2) and fixed brake components (1, 7) one of which is constituted by such spine plate. The rotatable brake component (2) constitutes the driven member of a centrifugal clutch comprising coupling elements (17) which are mounted on the drum and become centrifuged into engagement with abutments (16) on said rotatable brake element if the unwinding speed of the drum exceeds a certain value. The rotation of the brake component (2) takes place against a frictional resistance imparted by friction rings (5, 6) which are sandwiched under pressure between that brake component and the fixed brake components (1, 7).
Patent GB-2253481-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-optic colour-balance monitor
Inventor: BERTHOLD JOHN W
IPC: B41F33/00
Filed: 1992-01-23
Abstract: Monitoring the colour balance of a product (e.g. in a colour offset printing machine) that can consist of a complex two-dimensional colour pattern involves a plurality of sensors positioned across the product and each comprising at least one illuminating optical fibre and at least two pick-up optical fibres 16. Filters 36 associated with each of the pick-up fibres 16 separate the reflected light into different colour components. Photodetectors 38 convert the light intensity from each pick-up fibre 16 into analogue electrical signals fed to a microprocessor-based signal processing module for conversion to digital form and subsequent analysis for monitoring colour balance. If there is a change in the colour balance, a visual and/or acoustic alarm may be automatically activated. Measurements are coordinated to the rotary position of the printing roll. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264779-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring changes in image characteristics.
Inventor: SALISBURY RICHARD
IPC: G07D7/20
Filed: 1992-02-20
Abstract: Changes in characteristics of an image are monitored at a predetermined position or zone (12, 13) of the image. The image is corrected to allow for changes in the monitored position or zone (12, 13) by reference to observed deviation in coordinates of reference points (9-11) of the image. Successive thermographic images of a printed circuit board may be displayed on a VDU screen (4). Temperature-dependent colour characteristics of the spot or line may be determined by image subtraction to monitor the development of hotspots. Changes in the coordinates of reference points (9-11) on the image may be noted by means of a cursor controlled by a mouse and used to correct the positions of successive images on the screen so that the monitored point (12) or line (13) is always in the same position. This correction is achieved by transformation of data using spread sheet software. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265519-A (GB)
Title: Flat monopole loudspeaker
Inventor: SMITH JONATHAN NEIL
IPC: H04R3/08
Filed: 1992-03-19
Abstract: A flat loudspeaker with built in baffle has non-linear responses with respect to the internal air pressure and magnetic field in the transducer. The non-linear responses are accounted for by digital electronic compensation, Fig. 5, and power amplification is included in the loudspeaker (see Fig. 6). This permits the loudspeaker to be much thinner than would otherwise be possible. The drive forces are applied over substantially the whole of a membrane, to avoid low and middle frequency modal distortion taking place in the sound-emitting surface. The loudspeaker is suitable for wall mounting with minimum intrusion into the room. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268031-A (GB)
Title: Automobile sensing and communicating transponder
Inventor: JESINGER DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 1992-06-02
Abstract: The transponder is for use in conjunction with a microwave vehicle sensing apparatus Fig. 2 (not shown). The transponder comprises means for incorporating identification data or other information relevant to a vehicle on the received signal by frequency or time domain coding of the offset signal generated by modulator 2 and means 4 for re-radiating the response signal. The transponder is either mounted on a vehicle or is interrogated by a vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275829-A (GB)
Title: Cooling commutated electric motors
Inventor: BOURNER MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: H02K9/28
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: An electric motor (10) has a double fan (34) mounted on an armature stack of the motor and has flange (36) forming a baffle separating two sets of fan blades (38, 40). The first set (40) of the blades draws air over the stack from one end of the motor while the second set (38) draws air over a commutator (26) from the other end of the motor. The blades have a backward curve (65 degrees of arc to the tangent at the inner blade edges 52; 90 degrees of arc to the tangent at the outer blade edges 54). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275892-A (GB)
Title: Tag device.
Inventor: TRIM GRAHAM EDWARD
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 1993-03-10
Abstract: There is provided a tag device 10 for attachment to a gill of a fish. The device has upper and lower elements 11, 12 connected by a hinge 13. A stud 19 is provided for piercing and extending through the gill, the end 21 of the stud engaging in a hole 20 in the lower element 12. Information or advertising can be printed on the elements 11, 12. A rear stop 15 prevents the tag device from being pushed too far on to the gill. Poppet 16 and hole 17 allow a number of the tag devices to be connected together in series. A dispensing and applying apparatus is described which causes the elements 11, 12 to be splayed apart for insertion of the gill before being forced together to secure the tag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276013-A (GB)
Title: Zoom lens
Inventor: LEE HUNG-TE
IPC: G02B15/16
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: A lens system comprising a 4-component positive power lens assembly and a 3-component negative power lens assembly, in which the first 2 lenses of the positive power lens assembly form a cemented doublet of negative power. This assembly may also include a two-surface aspheric lens. The present invention discloses a zoom lens with a 2.57x zoom ratio. Formulae are given relating various lens parameters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281053-A (GB)
Title: Wiper assembly for printing screen.
Inventor: PRICE CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: B41F35/00
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: A screen wiper assembly, for cleaning the underside of a printing screen (12) in a microcircuit thick film printer, includes a wiper blade (20), a movable arm (22) for moving the wiper blade under the printing screen, and a guiding cam (42) and roller (44) for guiding and controlling the movement of the wiper blade. The movement of the arm is coordinated with operation of the printer. The material wiped by the blade may be reclaimed and re-used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280099-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatically controlled frying pan
Inventor: HU LUNGCHIANG
IPC: A47J37/10
Filed: 1993-07-24
Abstract: This invention is a thermostatically controlled frying pan which has a temperature sensor (30) located at the base of the pan (10), and a concordant sensory coil or heat producing body (20). Good thermal contact of the sensor with the bottom of the pan is ensured by resilient biasing means, preferably a spring (40). The sensing means is preferably a temperature dependent resistor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281793-A (GB)
Title: A data processing system for providing user load levelling in a network
Inventor: WALLIS GRAHAM DEREK
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 1993-09-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a data processing system, and method of operating such a system, for facilitating a connection of a program on a client computer to a server, the server consisting of a plurality of server computers with shared resources. The data processing system, the client computer, and the server computers all reside in a logical network. The data processing system has an input means for receiving a request from the client computer for a machine address of a server computer identified by a server computer name sent with the request, such a machine address enabling a connection to be made from the client computer to that server computer via the network. A storage device is provided by the system for storing a list identifying server computer names with machine addresses of the server computers. A conversion means in the system uses the list to convert the server computer name received by the input means into the machine address of the server computer, and then an output means sends the machine address from the conversion means to the client computer. The system is characterised by decision logic for studying the server computers at predetermined intervals having regard to a predetermined test criteria, in order to select one of the server computers; and writing means for updating the list by associating the machine address for the server computer selected by the decision logic with a particular server computer name contained as a generic server computer name in the list. Using this technique, when a client computer specifies the generic server computer name, it receives the machine address of the server computer identified by the decision logic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270778-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for a servo-hydraulic regulating system
Inventor: RUEB WINFRIED
IPC: A01B63/111
Filed: 1993-09-17
Abstract: A safety circuit for a servo-hydraulic regulating system for the hydraulic control and actuation of a load unit (Z), in particular of operating tools including lifting gear on utility vehicles and agricultural machines, comprises a proportional valve (10) which is actuated in dependence on a pair of output signals (X1, X2) of a measuring bridge in such a way that, in the event of a balanced measuring bridge, it assumes a neutral setting in which the operating line (16, 18) running to the load unit or emanating from the load unit is blocked. In order to prevent the operating tools from executing a regulating reaction in the event of the servo-hydraulic regulating system being switched on and the measuring bridge being out of tune, there is provided in the operating line a safety valve arrangement (54) by which, in dependence on at least one control signal (X3, X4) determined by the setting of the proportional valve, upon the regulating system being switched on, a blocking of the operating line is ensured until such time as, via the at least one control signal, the balance of the measuring bridge has been registered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274212-A (GB)
Title: Sockets for testing I.C. packages
Inventor: URATSUJI KAZUMI
IPC: H01R33/76
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: An IC socket is equipped with elastic contact pins 4 which are brought into contact with spherical bumps 2 of an IC package. Each pin has a contacting portion disposed opposite to a lower spherical surface of the spherical bump, the contacting portion having a relief portion 8 which is kept in a non-contacting condition relative to a lower dead point P of the spherical bump and also contacting ends 6, 7 which are brought into press contact with the spherical surface of the spherical bump. A portion of each pin defines a spring to enable the pins to be brought into press contact with the bumps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276783-A (GB)
Title: Battery charging apparatus
Inventor: SHOJI SHINICHIRO
IPC: H01M10/48
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: The quasi-constant charging current provided by a constant voltage source 3 and a series resistor 4 is terminated in response to a temperature detector 7a within the battery 2. The temperature detector may be an NTC thermistor 7a which controls a transistor switching circuit 8a, 8b in the charger. Alternatively, the temperature detector may be a bimetal switch (7c, Fig. 5) carrying the charging current so that only a two-terminal connector is required between the charger and battery. The charging current may also be turned off in response to a high temperature in the charger as sensed by a further thermistor 7b or by a further bimetal switch (7d, Fig. 5). The system may be used for both nickel cadmium and nickel hydride batteries, eg. for charging the battery of a portable telephone from the cigarette lighter socket of an automobile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277254-A (GB)
Title: Interdental toothbrush
Inventor: TARRSON EMANUEL B
IPC: A46B3/18
Filed: 1994-04-11
Abstract: An interdental toothbrush has a hinged locking retainer (22) on the end of an elongated handle (20) for capturing the stem (ST) of a twisted wire brush (26). The locking retainer has a hole (36) which is adapted to receive the stem (ST) of a twisted wire brush. A land (52) is formed in the handle adjacent a groove (53) so that the wire brush stem (ST) is captured between that land area (52) and a land area (54) on the retainer. A latch (42) on the locking retainer has a top end (44) with a double cam surface (53, 54) thereon. One of the cam surfaces (54) guides the latch (42) into a locking position as the retainer is closed. The other (53) of the cam surfaces releases the locking retainer when pushed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278686-A (GB)
Title: Analysis of ventricular late potential
Inventor: ESCALONA OMAR JACINTO
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 1994-05-20
Abstract: A method of analysing Ventricular Late Potential (VLP) includes determining a parameter related to the complexity of the VLP as a parameter for clinical evaluation. The method may include computing the fractal dimension of the attractor for the VLP as a parameter for clinical evaluation e.g. from a trace formed in 3-D space by the time-varying vector produced by combining the ECG signals from pairs of X, Y, and Z electrodes on the torso. The method may include performing a spectral analysis producing an assessment based on a discrete Hartley transform (DHT) vector spectrum by summing amplitude components between -f1 to -f2 and +f2 to +f1, where f1 is a number larger than f2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289864-A (GB)
Title: Laminate of metal and biaxially oriented polypropylene film
Inventor: HEYES PETER JOHN
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: A laminate having a layer of metal and a layer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) is formed using bare metal temperatures which are generally between 180 DEG C and 220 DEG C. The biaxially oriented polypropylene film comprises one or more polypropylene layers and one or more acid modified polyolefin layers. Such temperatures would have been expected to cause the laminate to adhere to the lamination nip rolls since this would occur with a cast polypropylene film. The use of BOPP, however, has been found to be possible at elevated temperatures without the risk of such adhesion and these elevated temperatures also reduce any shrinkage of the BOPP to a minimum.
Patent GB-2279845-A (GB)
Title: Polychromatic marking device
Inventor: STEINBLATT SERGE
IPC: H04N1/193
Filed: 1994-06-27
Abstract: A marking device comprising a light source, 4, providing a light output over a generally two-dimensional area 6, apparatus for transmitting the light output over the generally two-dimensional area to a linear light output extending generally along a single dimension, 8, 12, and multichannel linear light modulator apparatus 18, 24, 26 receiving the linear light output from the apparatus for transmitting via a deformable mirror element 20, and providing an information bearing linear light output extending generally along a single dimension. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293574-A (GB)
Title: Scaling for an unformatted non-volatile visible display
Inventor: DEAN ROBERT
IPC: G06K19/08
Filed: 1994-09-24
Abstract: A machine readable, coded pattern of indicia 2 fixed in relationship to the carrier of an unformatted non-volatile re-writeable display medium 1 with the purpose of defining via a read head 3 the spatial disposition of contrasting areas comprising the displayed character or graphic 10 and of sensing the direction of scanning such as to facilitate formatting the display via a write head 4 to properly replicate the intended characters or graphical pattern in predetermined positions. The pattern of indicia 2 comprises two identical patterns displaced by one quarter pitch. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290689-A (GB)
Title: Analysing a material sample
Inventor: FEWSTER PAUL FREDERICK
IPC: G01N23/20
Filed: 1995-01-19
Abstract: A computer system 1 has a data base DB1 of analytical procedures for analysing a material sample 30 using radiation such as X-ray radiation in a diffractometer. The computer system requests a user to input to the system 1 information for identifying at least one desired parameter of the material sample 30. The computer system 1 uses this information to identify the possible analytical procedures for determining that desired parameter. An analytical procedure or procedures selected by the user and/or computer system is then simulated by the computer system to produce a first simulation of radiation leaving the sample. The selected analytical procedure is simulated again after the computer system has varied the influence of the desired parameter to produce a second simulation. The computer system then compares the first and second simulations to determine where the difference between the first and second simulations is greatest so as to enable an experiment to be conducted in the area or areas most sensitive to the desired parameter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286218-A (GB)
Title: Connecting glazed frames
Inventor: LANCASTER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 1995-02-07
Abstract: A system for connecting glazed window frames (10) comprises first and second mutually engageable connectors (30, 32) fixed to side edges of intended adjacent frames, whereby engagement of the connectors connects the frames together. The connectors can be located in grooves in the frames and held in position by screws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287987-A (GB)
Title: Rotary actuator housing
Inventor: BUNYARD ALAN
IPC: F15B15/12
Filed: 1995-03-13
Abstract: A housing for a rotary actuator of the type wherein an actuating shaft projects from an actuator casing, comprises a generally planar base 1 and a domed cover 2 sealingly engaging the base, the base and the cover being independently attached to the casing of the actuator, and the base being formed with openings through which operational connections may be made to the actuator to supply power thereto. The base disc is fitted over the mounting studs provided on the valve actuator. The domed cover 2 is attached by a domed nut 6 to a threaded stud 5 extending from casing 4. The arrangement provides a surface not conductive to bacterial growth in a food processing plant or provides a protective casing for the actuator in hostile environments. The base 1 may be provided with a drive coupling 10 (Fig. 3 not shown) which is sealed to the base and allows connection of standard actuators to a variety of valves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307271-A (GB)
Title: Automobile door latch
Inventor: CHEVALIER JOHN PHILLIP
IPC: E05B65/32
Filed: 1995-11-20
Abstract: The present invention concerns a latch of the type utilised to secure automobile doors, boots, bonnets, hoods, and other similar applications. The present invention is characterised in that the indentation 15 of a latch 5 is formed in at least three sides thereof ab, bc, cd, along three circles one thereof is enclosed between the two others, and in that the positioning of an articulated detent lever 20 in relation to the latch allows for an obtuse angle 25 to be defined between the fulcrum 40 of the said detent lever and the pressure surface of a notch 60 with the centre of the articulation pin 35 as the vertex of the said angle. The present invention provides for an improved safety automobile door latch whereby the greater the force applied to force the latch to unlatch the more secure it becomes.
Patent GB-2298103-A (GB)
Title: Telecine scanner
Inventor: SCHILLING HORST
IPC: H04N1/028
Filed: 1996-02-16
Abstract: A telecine scanner has a capstan roll (3) continuously advancing the film (1) through a picture scanning station, the capstan motor (2) being controlled by a phase signal derived from the tachodisc (7) of a sprocket (8) driven by the film (1). To improve vertical picture steadiness, this phase signal is first derived from a 2V signal and is then derived from a higher-frequency pulse signal after the capstan roll (3) has run up to speed.