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Patent GB-2141004-A (GB)
Title: Streak video camera
Inventor: MARSHALL ALBERT LEONARD
IPC: H04N5/228
Filed: 1984-05-18
Abstract: A streak camera comprises a video camera 1 having a substantially reduced field scan (eg. to 1% or less) so that only a slit image falling on the imaging surface 8 is converted to electrical signals. The scan line is fixed but may be rotated by applying the line scan signal to both field and line coils. The streak camera can be combined with a direct display system for an instantly available image, or with a recording system for later analysis. This is useful for recording high speed events such as race photo-finishes or the detonation of explosives, where rapid access to a continuous record of an event is required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2140894-A (GB)
Title: Sealing ducts
Inventor: CARRUTHERS ALEC REGINALD
IPC: F16L55/124
Filed: 1984-05-22
Abstract: In an iris-stop arrangement for stopping-off a duct 1 the secondary bag 20 has a contact length with the duct of at least 0.7 times its diameter. The apparatus is such that the point where the inflation neck 13 of the bag 20 meets the remainder of the bag can adopt a position not substantially in front of the secondary bag support member 10. Thus the bag 20 has improved functional grip on the duct 1, and does not suffer severe flexing at the neck 13 when it moves back to rest against the support member 10. Preferably the portion of the bag which contacts the duct in use is a single layer of fabric thick while the ends of the bag, which have to withstand the bag inflation pressure unsupported, are two layers thick. In this way the bag can have good performance characteristics while only needing a relatively small insertion hole 9 in the side of the duct. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2143155-A (GB)
Title: A method of separating fine coal particles from refuse
Inventor: WASSON GEORGE A
IPC: B03B9/00
Filed: 1984-06-21
Abstract: A method of separating fine coal particles from refuse in a coal-refuse mixture comprises the steps as follows:   a) mixing water and oil with a feed coal-refuse solids mixture comprising fine coal particles and fine refuse particles, said fine coal and refuse particles being less than 1.41 mm in size, in a weight ratio of oil to solids of from 0.5:100 to 2:100 at high shear agitation conditions to form a floccular mixture comprising flocs of oil and fine coal particles and unflocculated refuse in water, b) floating said flocs of oil and coal particles from said floccular mixture in a flotation means to separate said floccular mixture into a floated floccular clean coal and oil product and refuse, said clean coal and oil product comprising said flocs of oil and fine coal particles in water, and c) separating said flocs of oil and fine coal particles from a substantial portion of said water to recover a fine coal and oil product. o
Patent GB-2158214-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for insulating a cargo tank of a liquefied gas tanker
Inventor: VERSCHUUR EKE
IPC: F17C3/02
Filed: 1985-04-26
Abstract: A cargo tank of liquefied gas tanker carrying a liquefied gas having a boiling point lower than - 40 DEG C at the atmospheric pressure comprises two barrier layers 6 and 9, a stack of wood timbers such as balsa wood for supporting the load of the cargo tank and for insulating the tank from external heat. Air is extracted from the space for creating vacuum pressure level therein, thereby reducing a pressure in the cells of the wood timbers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180699-A (GB)
Title: Potentiometer
Inventor: HESTER GEORGE HOWARD
IPC: G01D5/165
Filed: 1985-09-17
Abstract: A potentiometer is initially assembled such that limited relative translational and rotational movement between an arcuate resistance element (3) and a conductive wiper (9) can be effected in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation (A) of the wiper (9) on a carrier (10), until a desired characteristic of output voltage relative to angular rotation of the wiper (9) is achieved when a voltage is applied. The limited rotational movement, available during the manufacturing process, allows achievement of accurate angular positional relationship between an actuating lever (12) and potentiometer mounting means (17, 18) for a particular output voltage. A housing, formed of two relatively moveable parts (1, 2) carrying the wiper (9) in one part (1) and element (3) in the other part (2), allows the necessary relative movement between the wiper (9) and element (3), e.g. along an axis bisecting an angle subtended by the element (3). After setting up, the two parts (1, 2) are secured against further relative movement by application of adhesive or filler material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2168367-A (GB)
Title: Cadmium pigments with reduced solubility of the cadmium in dilute hydrochloric acid
Inventor: KAUFMANN DR LOTHAR
IPC: C09C1/10
Filed: 1985-10-15
Abstract: This invention relates to cadmium pigments, which owing to a content of from 0.2 to 5% by weight of the zinc salt of 2,4,6-trismercapto-s-triazine, are protected against dissolution of the cadmium by dilute hydrochloric acid, as well as to a process for the production of such protected cadmium pigments.
Patent GB-2182263-A (GB)
Title: Jaw crusher
Inventor: DYSON JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: B28D1/22
Filed: 1985-11-02
Abstract: A device 1 for breaking concrete or other hard material comprises a frame eg within which is defined a bight portion 4. The material to be broken is inserted into the bight portion 4 and is acted upon by a moveable breaking tool 6. Block 5 may have a chisel shape end, and together with tool 6, may be angularly adjustable (Figure 3 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175485-A (GB)
Title: Process of manufacturing candy bars containing creamed wafers and wafer bars manufactured thereby
Inventor: WONG CARL YOU
IPC: A21D13/08
Filed: 1985-09-09
Abstract: A process for producing a chocolate coated creamed wafer candy bar, wherein the coating layer does not crack or delaminate during normal storage. Wafer sheet are first baked (20) and their moisture content is substantially increased. A layer of cream (27) having a moisture content less than that of the wafer sheets is applied (28) to the wafer sheets and smaller units of creamed wafers are formed (32) and coated (34) with a paste to produce a candy bar.
Patent GB-2186491-A (GB)
Title: Snooker scoreboard
Inventor: DESBROW TIMOTHY PAUL
IPC: A63D15/20
Filed: 1986-02-18
Abstract: An electronic scoreboard for the game of snooker comprises individual LCD or LED screens for individual player's scores and a further such screen for the current break value. Scores are input by depression of buttons coloured to correspond to the colours of the balls on a snooker table, each button carrying the numerical value associated with that coloured ball. Scoring is simply controlled, by depressing the button whose colour corresponds to any ball potted. Additional buttons may be provided for player selection, new game, new frame, foul or cancelling a wrongly entered score. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188682-A (GB)
Title: Unloader valve for compressor
Inventor: CHRISTMAS M C
IPC: F04B49/24
Filed: 1986-04-01
Abstract: A piston and cylinder air compressor has an unloader valve signalled to overcome a spring 18 bias by air pressure at a port 27, indicative that a desired charge pressure has been attained in a reservoir, to open a path between the compression chamber 6 and the inlet chamber 12. To prevent the valve member 15 opening briefly during the compression stroke the member has an area 20 subject to the pressure in chamber 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190353-A (GB)
Title: Envelopes
Inventor: CHURCH NATHANIEL PETER
IPC: B65D27/38
Filed: 1986-05-15
Abstract: A conventional envelope with a closure flap (20) is provided with a filament e.g. length of cotton thread (26) which is glued along the fold joining the flap (20) to the rest of the envelope. The cotton is longer than the envelope, so that the cotton projects out of the envelope when the envelope is closed. In order to open the envelope, the cotton projecting from the envelope is pulled, making a tear along the whole of the upper edge (22) of the envelope. Alternatively, the cotton may be glued along the interior of the lower edge (18) of the envelope, so that it does not interfere with the insertion of items into the envelope. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190840-A (GB)
Title: Portable electric skin and muscle stimulator
Inventor: BOND RAYMOND DAWSON
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 1986-05-29
Abstract: A portable electric skin and muscle stimulator in a self-contained probe to provide a controlled and adjustable stream of sparks to any part of the skin of the operator. "Return" connection to the body is through the hand holding the metal or metalized portion of the probe. The strength of the sparks is limited via selected resistances 5 to be suitable to the operator. Shaping of the probe end 7 permits the stream of sparks to be applied to all parts of the operators body. The sparks are generated by a piezoelectric device 3 operated by a trigger 2. The probe end 7 (Fig. 2) has a semi-circular conducting electrode (10) enclosed between a pair of similar shaped insulating pieces (9) of slightly larger radius so as to maintain 1 mm. spark length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177006-A (GB)
Title: Feeding system
Inventor: CAMBIO ORLANDO D
IPC: A61M16/16
Filed: 1986-06-20
Abstract: A feeding system 18 for connecting a humidifier 10 to a reservoir 16 comprising, a first elongated conduit 62 for feeding water from the reservoir to the humidifier, a second elongated conduit 68 alongside the first conduit for passing air from the humidifier to the reservoir, with an upstream end of the first and second conduits being connected in fluid communication to the reservoir. The conduits are connected to the humidifier with a downstream end of the first and second conduits located inside the humidifier, and with the downstream end of the first conduit being located adjacent the downstream end of the second conduit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186354-A (GB)
Title: Self-defence implement
Inventor: NOWELL KEVIN PAUL
IPC: F41B15/02
Filed: 1986-12-05
Abstract: A Judo stick used to apply pressure against the sensitive part of an assailant's body, e.g. across the bones of the back of the hand, has an irregular outer contact surface at least along its a central region, e.g. of protruding spirals 12, to provide a more effective pressure contact area in use. The stick may incorporate a pen or pencil 16 so as to be quite inoffensive, on its face, to a potential assailant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199068-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment of mine conveyor angle by link with mine roof support
Inventor: SIMM ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: E21C35/12
Filed: 1986-12-23
Abstract: The mine roof support 10 has an advancing mechanism 12, 13, 16, for connecting the mine roof support to an abutment, for example a mine conveyor 18. Adjustment means 25, 26 is connected between the mine roof support and the conveyor for adjusting the angle of the conveyor with respect to the mine roof support. This in turn makes it possible to adjust the orientation of a mining machine (30 Fig. 2 not shown) mounted on the conveyor 18, with respect to the mine roof support. This makes it possible to reduce the risk of the mining machine 30 colliding with a roof engaging portion (33 Fig. 4 not shown) of the mine roof support, particularly in high seams. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202212-A (GB)
Title: Container closure
Inventor: DAVIS RONALD
IPC: B65D47/26
Filed: 1987-02-06
Abstract: A tamper-evident dispensing closure for a container (2) comprises a first member (4) which is secured to the container and a second member (5) which is mounted on the first member for rotation relative thereto. The first member has a dispensing aperture therein closed by an integral projecting portion (8). Initially, the projecting portion (8) is located within an aperture (9) in the second member, the periphery of the aperture forming a cutting edge (10) which, upon initial rotation of the second member, severs the projecting portion. Removal of the portion (8) may leave an upstanding wall around the dispensing aperture in the first member, which wall seals the space between the two members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201207-A (GB)
Title: Drum brake system incorporating parking brake
Inventor: INGRAM BRIAN
IPC: B60T8/34
Filed: 1987-05-13
Abstract: A vehicle braking system comprises front disc brakes (2, 3) and rear drum brakes (4, 5). Each drum brake includes upper and lower double acting hydraulic cylinders (7, 8) for forcing brake shoes into contact with the drums in conventional manner. A control valve (16) permits pressurization of each upper actuating cylinder (7) from front brake line (24) through a shuttle valve (26) on operation of the pedal (23) whilst simultaneously venting each lower actuating cylinder (8). A hydraulically controlled locking arrangement (17) is associated with each upper actuating cylinder (7) whereby the brake shoes can be locked in the configuration produced by pressurizing the cylinder (7) and simultaneously venting the cylinders (8) for parking purposes. This arrangement obviates the need to have a locking arrangement associated with both actuators (7, 8) and in addition provides a means for actuating the rear brakes of the vehicle in the event of certain failures in the normal service braking circuits associated with the rear brakes. Other embodiments are shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212267-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional ultrasonic imaging apparatus
Inventor: KITNEY RICHARD IAN
IPC: A61B8/06
Filed: 1987-11-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB88/00971 Sec. 371 Date May 9, 1990 Sec. 102(e) Date May 9, 1990 PCT Filed Nov. 10, 1988 PCT Pub. No. WO89/04142 PCT Pub. Date May 18, 1989.The internal examination of a human organ (3) is made by means of an ultrasonic probe (2) inserted into the organ (3), analogue echo signals from the probe being converted to digital signals (8) which are then stored in a digital computer (10) where they are manipulated to produce a variety of three-dimensional representations of the interior of the organ for display on a terminal (12) or as hard copy (13).
Patent GB-2200960-A (GB)
Title: Brake actuator with adjuster
Inventor: TAFT PHILIP AUGUSTUS
IPC: F16D65/22
Filed: 1988-02-01
Abstract: A brake actuator has a pair of opposed brake applying members (10, 11) movable in a body (8) under the action of hydraulic pressure to expand brake shoes (1, 2) into braking engagement with a brake drum. The members (10, 11) are interconnected by an axially restrained shaft (12) having oppositely threaded end portions threadedly engaged respectively within the members for balancing the forces applied by the actuator. A flange (15) of the shaft has a helical formation engaged with a worm (19) on a shaft (20) rotatably mounted in the housing and extending at right angles to the shaft (12). The shaft (20) carries a reversible thread (24) meshing with a similar thread on a clutch ring (25) surrounding the shaft and urged against a face (28) of the housing by a spring (27), the ring acting to control adjusting movement of the shaft during brake application and release. A locking device (32) acts on the shaft 20 and is selectively operable to lock the actuator in the brakes applied condition for parking purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202663-A (GB)
Title: Switch panel device
Inventor: MUNRO ALASTAIR HUNTER
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 1988-03-25
Abstract: A touch-screen switching panel device for use on a VDU screen comprises a rigid glass back plate (13) which is secured by a continuous clear adhesive film (14) to one of two connector panels (6). Each panel (6) is provided with conductor strips (7), the strips of one panel being at right angles to the strips on the other. The panels (6) are each provided with a dielectric covering (15) and are secured together with an annular adhesive film (16). A clear, flexible protective plate (17) is then secured by adhesive film (18) to the front, outer, surface of the second panel (6). A method of manufacturing the panel device is also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204638-A (GB)
Title: Door check assembly
Inventor: BANKS JOHN
IPC: E05C17/20
Filed: 1988-04-13
Abstract: A door check assembly includes a check arm 11 which is longitudinally movable through a housing 12 containing at least one roller 19 which is biased into contact with one side of the check arm, (by elastomeric block 30) said one side of the check arm having at least one steep sided recess 51 for receiving the roller and defining a check position between the check arm and the housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207364-A (GB)
Title: Connectable toy vehicles
Inventor: MATSUDA TAKASHI
IPC: A63H17/00
Filed: 1988-06-20
Abstract: Toy vehicles each have connector formations around their peripheries, enabling front-to-back connection (as for vehicles 47-49) and side-to-side connection (as for vehicles 43-44 and 45-46). Separate connectors 18 and 19 provide for the connecting of spaced vehicles. Connectors 18 and 19 are themselves connectable at their junction. Powered and unpowered vehicles may be connected this way. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216292-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic system for the electronic control system of an automotive engine
Inventor: ABE KUNIHIRO
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 1989-02-17
Abstract: The system has a diagnosis device 25 including a computer having a central processing unit 36 and an input/output interface 39, 40, a first connector 26 for connecting the input/output interface to the electronic control system, and a memory cartridge 34 detachably connected to the diagnosis device through a second connector 33. First auxiliary terminals 26b, 26c are provided on the first connector 26 for connecting the diagnosis device with the control system, and second auxiliary terminals are provided on the second connector 33. The first auxiliary terminals 26b, 26c are connected with the second auxiliary terminals through communication lines 50a, 50b provided in the diagnosis device, and the second auxiliary terminals are connected with the input/output interface 39 through communication lines 52a, 52b and 51a, 51b provided at least in part in the memory cartridge 34. 
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Patent GB-2231033-A (GB)
Title: Delivery mechanisms
Inventor: HAILES CHARLES MARTIN
IPC: G07F11/68
Filed: 1989-04-07
Abstract: A delivery mechanism for use in, for example, a coin-operated postage stamp vending machine, includes a feed wheel (19) over which a perforated strip of articles is passed, and a roller assembly (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) spring-loaded into engagement with the feed wheel (19) so that the strip is gripped between the wheel (19) and the rollers. The final roller (25) is tapered towards each end so as to effect bowing of the strip and thereby facilitate separation of the articles by tearing the perforations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235869-A (GB)
Title: Disposable shoe-cleaning package
Inventor: BARSTROEM BJOERN
IPC: A47L23/05
Filed: 1989-06-10
Abstract: A disposable, shoe-cleaning package comprises a laminated pack having an impervious, preferably semi-rigid, backing sheet 5 bonded fully round the edges 8 with a removable, flexible, impervious face film 7, and a layer or pad of absorbent material 6 impregnated with shoe-cleaning material retained between said face film and said backing sheet whereby, in use, when the face film is stripped from the package, said impregnated layer or pad of absorbent material is carried on said backing sheet so that the package may be held to apply shoe-cleaning material to a shoe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-893025-A (GB)
Abstract: 893,025. Dressing poultry. THRELFALL Ltd., S. Aug. 12, 1960 [May 25, 1959], No. 17702/59. Class 28 (2). In an appliance for removing the sinews from poultry, the legs are engaged in slots in fixed and movable members 6, 9 respectively, the latter being carried by a drum 10 rotatable by a handle 12 through pawl-and-ratchet mechanism and adapted, on release of the pawl, to be returned to original position by a weight slidable in a tube 19 and connected to the drum by a chain 20. A leg-breaking bar 27 operable by a handle 24 and returned to normal position by a weight 26 is provided. If desired, the pivot 22 of the bar 27 can be adjustable in its bearing to provide for breaking the legs in different positions.
Patent GB-2239635-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle lock
Inventor: JAW JOEI
IPC: B62H5/14
Filed: 1990-01-02
Abstract: A motorcycle lock includes a lock body 3 pivoted to a knuckle 2 which is fixedly secured to a front-wheel telescopic fork leg 1 of a motorcycle, an U-shaped locking bar 4 having two collars 41, 41' fixedly mounted thereon in parallel to limit its sliding in the lock body, and a lock catch 7 fixedly mounted on the opposite front-wheel telescopic fork leg 6 of the motorcycle for receiving and locking the two ends of the U-shaped locking bar when it is pivoted through an angle of 90 DEG  relative to the knuckle and slid towards the fork leg 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240118-A (GB)
Title: Fabric band folder
Inventor: O'KEEFE MICHAEL
IPC: D05B35/06
Filed: 1990-01-20
Abstract: A fabric folder serves to fold a fabric band or tape into two or more piles for subsequent attachment by stitching to a garment and is operative to feed the folded band to the reciprocating needle of a sewing machine. The folder comprises a base (1) and guide profiles (2a to 2d) spaced apart along the length of base 1 and operative to apply required folding to the band. The band can be fed through guide paths in profiles 2a-2d with profile (2d) arranged at the band-receiving end of base 1 and profile (2a) arranged near an output end of base 1. A guide nose (3) is arranged at the output end to receive the folded form of the band after it has travelled through profiles (2d-2a). and serves to direct the folded band towards a reciprocating stitching head of a sewing machine to be stitched to a garment. Details are also given of a strip control tensioning system, a vacuum system for dust extraction and microadjusters for dust extraction. Nose 3 may be detachable and be of a different shape and/or size. One or more of profiles 2a-2d may be adjustable longitudinally. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228830-A (GB)
Title: Microswitch
Inventor: NAIRN MARK RUTHERFORD
IPC: H01H11/00
Filed: 1990-03-01
Abstract: A method of assembling a microswitch sub unit 4 comprises bringing together an anchor element 8, a carrier element 9 and a spring 10 in directions within a single plane and effecting relative rotation between the carrier element 9 and the anchor element 8 about cooperable means of the elements e.g. a groove, to effect stretching of the spring 10. One end of the spring 10 is hooked into an eyelet in the anchor element 8, the carrier element 9 is brought upwards along a path perpendicular to an arm of the anchor element 8 so that one end engages in a groove in the anchor element 8 and the other end of the spring 10 is hooked into an eyelet in the carrier element 9 whereupon the carrier element 9 rotates into a stable position. Stretching and contraction of the spring 10 occurs only when both ends are attached to the sub-unit 4 under the pivoting action, so that handling of the stretched spring is substantially easier and does not involve any risk of it flying away uncontrollably; moreover, the possibility of overstretching the spring is effectively eliminated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244059-A (GB)
Title: Cellulosic product, process for the production thereof and uses thereof
Inventor: HAYNS ANDREW BICKFORD
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1990-05-16
Abstract: Cellulosic pulp material is dewatered and/or dried to a water content of up to 20% by weight. With its dry matter content of between 55% and 75% by weight of cellulosic fibres and between 25% and 45% by weight of inorganic filler particles, the product obtained finds use as such as an extender in horticultural products, as cat litter, inter alia, and, if sufficiently dry and mixed with a binder forms a moulding composition from which shaped products e.g. plant pots having useful properties and which may be biodegradable are obtainable.