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Patent GB-2214203-A (GB)
Title: Portable inflatable weather canopy
Inventor: DAVIES JEAN ELIZABETH
IPC: E04H15/20
Filed: 1988-01-06
Abstract: A portable inflatable weather-shield which, when air-filled, gives an open-frounted viewing canopy 10 of lean-to appearance (sizes suitable for up to four seated spectators or even sole occupants e.g., anglers); side panels with plastic windows 13; the back and sides have wide flaps 16 at ground level for folding inside the canopy which is secured to one or more tubular folding chairs (fig 3) 19, or similar seating facility; the front aperture allows for the insertion of lightweight tubes (fig 2) 20 as additional stiffening for larger canopies the tubes being capable of being dismantled for carrying; there is also provided a weatherproof front apron (fig 4) 15 with means for fastening to the side panels; when dismantled all compact enough to fold and pack into a single hold-all for portability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203938-A (GB)
Title: Sprung divan base
Inventor: GRABHAM FREDERICK
IPC: A47C23/043
Filed: 1988-04-22
Abstract: A sprung divan base (1) comprises a rectangular frame (2) with opposing side members (3) and a plurality of cross members (4) which extend between the lower edges of two opposing side members (3) and support lower springs (5) whose tops lie substantially in the plane of the upper edges of the side members (3), and an upper spring unit (8) which is superposed on the frame (2) and anchored relative thereto with a separating layer (6, 7) or sheet of flexible material interposed between the top of the lower springs (5) and the upper spring unit (8). The lower part (2, 3, 4, 5) of the base (1) functions in the manner of a conventional firm-edge divan base to provide firm support, while the spring unit (8) or upper part of the base (1) acts like a conventional sprung-edge divan to provide additional springiness or cushioning. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219410-A (GB)
Title: An exercise machine has means indicative of the work done
Inventor: MICHELL ANDREW CLIVE
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 1988-05-20
Abstract: A rowing exercise machine is arranged so that each stroke causes rotation of a flywheel and the shaft of an alternator. The resistive forces are primarily provided by the alternator which is driven by a constant but adjustable current. In the intervals between strokes, the deceleration of the flywheel is measured to provide an indication of the resistive forces being generated by the machine. This measurement is used to control the forces and/or to provide an indication of the work carried out by the user.
Patent GB-2206920-A (GB)
Title: Door lock structure
Inventor: GODDARD LIONEL DREW
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 1988-06-06
Abstract: A lever handle door lock structure comprises a rotatable spindle 14, 15 to which is connected a lever handle 12, 13, the spindle and lever handle being rotatably supported in a lock housing adapted to be secured to a door with the spindle operatively connected to the bolt of the lock. A spring-loaded slide 21A, 21B is disposed within the housing normally to engage a locking element 37 on the spindle to prevent rotation thereof. A locking plate is also alocated within the housing alongside the slide and magnetic plug 27 means are carried by the side and are engageable with the locking plate until released from such engagement by the insertion of a magnetic key card 31 into the housing alongside the magnetic plug means. A projection 22 or other formation on the slide is engageable by the magnetic key card to permit movement of the slide under the action of the magnetic key card to disengage the slide from the locking element to permit rotation of the spindle by the lever handle and consequent opening of the lock structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229563-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle warning system
Inventor: NICHOLSON GEORGE RICHARD
IPC: B61L23/06
Filed: 1988-07-22
Abstract: A vehicle warning system comprises an operating unit and at least one detector unit, which can be positioned remotely with respect to the operating unit, and which can detect the passage of a vehicle. Thus the operating unit is made aware of the passage of a vehicle in the vicinity of the detector unit, and a warning signal is emitted. The warning system may include a number of detector units arranged at spaced intervals extending from the operating unit, so as to detect the approach of an oncoming vehicle. Also, there may be two series of detector units to detect the approach of, for example, a train from either direction.
Patent GB-2223476-A (GB)
Title: Labels and manufacture thereof
Inventor: INSTANCE DAVID JOHN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1988-08-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB89/00954 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 4, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 4, 1991 PCT Filed Aug. 15, 1989 PCT Pub. No. WO90/02395 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 8, 1990.A label for attachment to a container, the label comprising a longitudinal strip which is divided into a series of at least three panels by at least two transverse fold lines, the strip being folded about the transverse fold lines such that one panel forms a front cover for the label and adjacent second and third panels at opposing ends of the front cover are folded about respective transverse fold lines behind the front cover and both form a rear surface of the folded longitudinal strip; and a support piece to which the rear surface of the folded longitudinal strip is attached, the support piece being coated with a release material whereby the rear surface of the longitudinal strip is releasably adhered to the release material such that at least one of the first and second panels can be detached from the support piece to open the label.
Patent GB-2216059-A (GB)
Title: Producing frame containing seat pad structure
Inventor: MORI MASAMI
IPC: B29C31/04
Filed: 1988-12-07
Abstract: A hollow rectangular frame member 4 has an inlet 6 mated with a feeding tube 3 of a mold lid 2 and outlets 8. The member 8 is detachably connected to the lid 2, which is then put on the mold 1, with the member 8 in the mold cavity. A foamable plastics material is poured into the tube 3, flows in and through the member 4, and enters the mold cavity through the outlets 8. The lid 2 is removed from the mold 1 when the material has hardened to a certain degree, leaving the member 4 in the moulded material. The frame member 4 may be of open gutter-type construction, Fig. 4 (not shown). …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2218250-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: HILLARY ANTHONY HUNGERFORD
IPC: G09F5/04
Filed: 1989-04-06
Abstract: A card for displaying sample accessories for roller blinds in association with other customer information is formed from a sheet (10) comprising two hinged covers (14, 16). The cover (14) is formed from layers of board providing recesses (18-24) within which samples of trims can be located. The card is adapted to be used with a ring binder and can be releasably connected to the inside front cover thereof for example by Velcro. On the cover (16) the information so positioned that when the binder is open and the card is open the information presented on the cover (16) is always available when the customer looks through other loose leaf sheets in the binder. When the covers (14, 16) are closed the sample trims are retained clean and undamaged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234122-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaically powered apparatus for condition monitoring; liquid level monitoring
Inventor: WEBSTER ANTONY
IPC: F16N19/00
Filed: 1989-06-10
Abstract: A local condition in a machine is monitored by an indicator energised by a photovoltaic array 16 in response to a sensor 10A, 10B. the apparatus is safe in use in a hazardous environment and may be used for monitoring oil levels in mining machinery when array 16 is illuminated by a miner's cap lamp. The indicator has LED's 1 to 5 connected to corresponding reed switches selectively closed by a magnet in a float in a liquid level sensor 10A or 10B. A switch 18 allows any one of a plurality of level sensor 10A, 10B to be connected to array 16 and indicators LED 1 to LED 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234397-A (GB)
Title: Antenna position adjuster for radio teleswitching systems
Inventor: POOLE DENNIS CHARLES
IPC: H01Q1/22
Filed: 1989-07-21
Abstract: A mounting device (10) holds a ferrite rod antenna (11) mounted thereon at a selected one of a plurality of alternative fixed orientations, the device having pivot means (14) whereby it can be pivotally supported, resilient clips (12) for holding the antenna, an integral lever (16) for effecting pivotal movement of the device, and means (17, 18) for indicating the pivotal position of the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224227-A (GB)
Title: A method of constructing tools intended for use in work carried out with the aid of shock-wave generating energy sources
Inventor: PERSSON PER INGEMAR
IPC: B21D26/06
Filed: 1989-09-04
Abstract: The problem of heat fatigue is reduced to a great extent by preventing the occurrence of reflected tensile-force waves. This is achieved by permitting the pressure wave to pass into contact with porous material (5) applied to the tool material (1), so that wave energy will be consumed by interference and heat generation in the porous material. The method is applicable to both explosion welding techniques and moulding techniques. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2229581-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle antenna
Inventor: KROPIELNICKI JERZY JACEK
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1989-11-17
Abstract: A vehicle window, such as the rear window of a motor car, is provided with an antenna which can be used with cellular radio apparatus. The antenna is in the form of a short conductor (9) fixed to the surface of the window pane (1), and the length of the conductor can be less than the quarter-wavelength of the middle of the band to which the radio apparatus is tuned (typically 890-960 MHz).
Patent GB-2241518-A (GB)
Title: Pet animal access steps
Inventor: LOHR RICHARD
IPC: E04F11/00
Filed: 1990-03-02
Abstract: A pet animal is provided with access to an upper storey of a building by means of a number of steps 1 and platforms 7 which are fixed to the exterior wall 6 in an irregular fashion. It enables cats and other small pet animals to gain access to ground level from the interior of an upper level dwelling when used in conjunction with a cat flap 8 or similar device. The steps and platforms are fixed to the exterior building wall with brackets which will fail under the weight of an intruder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234944-A (GB)
Title: Attaching tooth to vehicle wheel
Inventor: COLLINS MALCOLM
IPC: B60B15/00
Filed: 1990-05-17
Abstract: A vehicle has wheels formed for compaction of infill at landfill sites. Each wheel has a plurality of teeth and each tooth comprises a first part 1 welded to the wheel rim 3 and a second part 2 fixed to the first part 1. The first part 1 is formed of material to facilitate welding (4, Fig 3) and the second part is made of, or wholly or partially coated with, a wear resistant material. Both parts have complementary formations 10, 11 which enable the second part 2 to be drawn down tightly onto the first part 1 and the rim 3. The arrangement facilitates onsite replacement of teeth which increases vehicle flexibility and reduces vehicle downtime. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247257-A (GB)
Title: Partitioning system
Inventor: HUNG KA HO
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1990-07-31
Abstract: A partitioning system comprises partition members (2) having connection strips (3) on vertical edges thereof, each connection strip (3) including a first projection (5) having a rib thereon and a second projection (6) having a recess therein, whereby the connection strip (3) on any partition member (2) is adapted to cooperate with and engage the connecting strip (3) on any other member (2) by location of respective ribs in respective recesses. The system also includes cover strips (10) for attachment to the top of the partition members (2), top caps (11) for attachment to the top of a join between members (2), auxiliary members (16) for attachment at an angle, e.g. 90 DEG , to a join, facing strips (26) for attachment to the base of the members (2), facing caps (27) for attachment to the bottom of a join and feet (22), adjustable on screw threads 23. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250782-A (GB)
Title: Stator vane assembly
Inventor: BARNES STEVEN MICHAEL
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 1990-12-11
Abstract: A fluid flow machine stator vane assembly comprises an inner ring 1 and an outer ring 2 linked by a plurality of vanes 3A, the rings and vanes forming an integral structure. A further plurality of separate vanes 3B also link the inner and outer rings. The inner ends of vanes 3B locate in slots (5) (Fig 4) formed in the inner ring 1 while the outer ends of vanes 3B extend through slots 6 in ring 2 and are acted upon by springs 14 retained by a segmented ring 7 surrounding ring 2. The segments 8 of ring 7 are secured to studs (10) (Fig. 2 & 3) extending outwardly from vanes 3A. Vanes 3A may be metal while vanes 3B may be composite or ceramic and are replaceable if damaged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242639-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting the size of filament reinforced ring structure
Inventor: SIEMERS PAUL ALFRED
IPC: B21D3/14
Filed: 1991-01-10
Abstract: In order to increase the internal dimensions of a filament reinforced ring structure (10), the ring structure is provided with an internal dimension which is slightly smaller than the specification of the final dimension which is sought. The ring structure (10) is mounted around a solid mandrel (12) having a coefficient of thermal expansion which is greater than that of the ring structure. The combination is heated to a temperature at which the outer dimension of the mandrel is greater than that of the internal dimension of the ring structure. The result is to enlarge the internal dimensions of the ring structure to a value conforming very closely to a specification for the ring structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240789-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for producing a nonwoven web
Inventor: FEHRER ERNST
IPC: D04H1/74
Filed: 1991-02-05
Abstract: For the production of a nonwoven web from a primary nonwoven web a conventional carding drum (1) is used as well as a collecting surface (2), on which a vacuum is applied and which is continuously moved and serves to collect the fibers flying from the carding drum (1). In order to ensure desirable conditions for the entrainment of the fibers flying off, the fibrous covering on the carding drum is sucked from consecutive layers on consecutive portions of the surface of the drum so as to form partial streams of fibers in suction passages (3) between the carding drum and the collecting surface (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253118-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to asynchronous transfer mode switching system
Inventor: STEWART IAN BERNARD
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 1991-02-20
Abstract: An exchange termination apparatus of an asynchronous transfer mode switching system, wherein a contents addressable memory, is used to effect a mapping function between a plurality of logical addresses and a plurality of physical addresses.
Patent GB-2241739-A (GB)
Title: Engine igniter and cable connector assembly
Inventor: ADAM LEROY B
IPC: F02C7/266
Filed: 1991-02-22
Abstract: A cable connector 13 is secured to an adapter 12 receiving a spark igniter 11 or an igniter (181, Fig. 11) screwed directly into a turbine engine by a clamp assembly 14, a coupling nut (98. Fig. 7) or a quick release coupling (144, 195, Figs. 10 and 11) to compress a seal 84 between the connector and igniter about the abutting terminals 43 and 50. The terminal pin 49 is spring-loaded and is rotated during axial movement. The abutting terminal surfaces may take various forms (Figs. 8 and 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247097-A (GB)
Title: Bank note processing apparatus and method of counting bank notes
Inventor: KOBAYASHI KAZUO
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1991-06-20
Abstract: An automatic teller machine includes a plurality of safes (50, 51, 52) for storing bank notes received through a bank note receiving and dispensing section, and an auxiliary safe (65) for temporarily storing bank notes, in a counting operation, bank notes stored in one of the safes are taken out thereof and transferred to the auxiliary safe through a first conveying passage while counting the bank notes by a first counting device (36). The bank notes transferred to the auxiliary safe are returned to the safe through a second conveying passage while being counted by a second counting device 66. Simultaneous with the returning operation, bank notes stored in another safe are transferred to the auxiliary safe through the first conveying passage while being counted by the first counting device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246335-A (GB)
Title: Backhoe clamp arrangement
Inventor: RISCH JOEL V
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 1991-07-24
Abstract: An improved backhoe clamping device is provided which is designed to be easily added onto standard existing backhoe equipment, and which allows full range of curl for the bucket (44) through effectively hollow webbing between clamp arms (50a). The device includes bucket links (54a) having integral mounting brackets, onto which clamp links (16a) are pivotally and substantially permanently attached, thereby offsetting their pivot points from the bucket links, and preventing loss of clamp links and removable pins. Clamp arms are pivotally attached to the clamp links by a single pin (17a), this single pin also being used to secure the device in a storage position, preventing loss or misplacement of this pin. Clamp arms are also pivotally attached to the backhoe dipper arm (30). In this way, the existing backhoe leverage actuates the clamp arms, causing them to move in conjunction with the bucket to achieve a clamping effect. The webbing between clamp arms includes clamp link guides and clamp arm gussets, thus producing an advantageous meshing of the various parts and ensuring structural soundness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259350-A (GB)
Title: A device for modifying the operation of a thermostatic radiator valve
Inventor: WESTMACOTT GERARD MICHAEL RUSC
IPC: F16K31/64
Filed: 1991-09-06
Abstract: A thermostatic radiator valve (for water circulating heating systems) has a control additionally fitted to allow the room or premises to be kept at different temperatures at different times. As illustrated, a heat shunt 1 connected to the temperature responsive element E of the valve is moved towards and away from the valve body A under the control of a timer 6, so that the element E responds to room temperature and, selectively, to the temperature of the valve body. In a modification, a remote temperature sensor is selectively moved towards and away from the valve body. This system allows for low energy requirement so the device is self contained with power supplied by battery. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261861-A (GB)
Title: Driving mirror
Inventor: WHITTLE FRANK
IPC: B60R1/08
Filed: 1991-11-26
Abstract: An external door mirror assembly 10 for a motor vehicle and which has a mirror 11 split into two mirror planes 11A and 11B. The outer plane 11B (with respect to the vehicle) is inclined to the inner plane to form a "convex" reflection surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251614-A (GB)
Title: Indole derivative
Inventor: CRAIG JOANNE
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 1991-12-11
Abstract: 3-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-1H-indole-5-methanesulphonamide sulphate salt (2:1) and pharmaceutically acceptable solvates thereof are useful in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions, particularly for intranasal formulations, for use in the treatment of conditions associated with cephalic pain, in particular migraine. The free base corresponding to the above sulphate has the formula:-
Patent GB-2251965-A (GB)
Title: Processor for transmitted data
Inventor: MOTOMURA YASUTAKA
IPC: H04N5/66
Filed: 1992-01-15
Abstract: A processor receives data according to one of several transmission protocols, and generates a suitable output for an output device. One of a plurality of stored programs is selected by a switch input according to the transmission method and used to analyse the received data without having to physically exchange hardware or software to adapt to different transmission methods. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264584-A (GB)
Title: Foreign language aid.
Inventor: GRAY MICHAEL IAN
IPC: G09B5/06
Filed: 1992-02-24
Abstract: The addresses of all foreign language phrases stored on a compact disc are printed, in a book, as bar codes along side each phrases' written form. A light pen bar code reader is provided connected via a decoder to a compact disc player. Scanning a bar code causes both the decoding of that bar code into a compact disc address and the generation of a play instruction. The compact disc player then plays the phrase it finds at the given address. The book may be a language course book, a dictionary or a phrase book.
Patent GB-2266511-A (GB)
Title: Mobile construction crane
Inventor: LIN HUANG-CHUAN
IPC: B66C23/20
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: A self-propelled building construction crane comprising a crane base (1) controllable to drive a jib (12) and a carrying cable for raising or lowering heavy weights, said crane base having at least one drive means, a hanging support frame (12) preferably consists of two side stands (21) with a transverse support (22) connected therebetween at the top, a carrier (3) supported on said transverse support to suspend said crane base by a carrying means, and a loading support (4, Fig 3, not shown) placed below said hanging support frame and said carrier to support said crane base. The carrying means is controlled by the drive means to lift the crane base toward the carrier or lower the crane base from the carrier so that the crane base is movable by itself from floor to floor in the frame structure of a building under construction or lowered from the top roof thereof to the ground after construction. The transverse support can be a beam or a cable. The beam can have a rack for moving the carrier. The crane base can be elevated by a drive pinion engaging a vertical rack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255367-A (GB)
Title: Railway rail-fastening clip
Inventor: MARSHALL BARRY
IPC: E01B9/48
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: A clip for fastening a railway rail to a rail foundation is proposed, which clip is made of a rod of resilient material such that it has at least one bent portion of which the axial cross-sectional area is greater than that of the remainder of the clip. In one embodiment of the clip, the clip comprises, proceeding along the rod from one end thereof to the other, a first portion (1) which is substantially straight, the said one end of the rod constituting a free end (1b) of the said first portion (1), a second portion (2) which is a reverse bend, a third portion (3), a fourth portion (4) which is another reverse bend, and a fifth portion (5), the construction of the clip being such that it can be placed in a position in which a longitudinal axis of the first portion (1) extends horizontally and the third and fifth portions (3, 5), when viewed from above, appear to lie on opposite sides of the said first portion (1), wherein the axial cross-section of more than a tenth of the length of the said first portion (1) of the clip is smaller in area than the axial cross-section of at least a region of the said second portion (2) of the clip. Such clips may be made of less material as compared with some prior art clips intended for the same purpose, thereby being cheaper to make. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270027-A (GB)
Title: Work bench with rotatable platform
Inventor: GARUGLIERI ANDREA
IPC: B27B5/16
Filed: 1992-08-28
Abstract: The work bench comprises a fixed table (16) having a rotatable platform (15) rotatably inserted in an opening in the fixed table. A clamp (72), clamps the rotatable platform at a fixed angular position relative to the fixed table and comprises a cut (70) extending through the table and extending outwardly from the circular opening in the table to an edge of the table. A lever (72) presses together the edges of the cut so that the circular opening grips the rotatable platform thereby clamping it at a fixed angular position. <IMAGE>