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Patent GB-2271295-A (GB)
Title: Construction kit.
Inventor: ECKOLD DAVID
IPC: A63H33/10
Filed: 1992-10-08
Abstract: A construction kit for forming models comprises:     (a) a plurality of tubes 14, (b) a plurality of axles/connection members in the form of rods (21 fig 3) sized to be a good rotatable and slidable fit in the tubes, (c) a plurality of first connector pieces 13 made from sheet material, each in the form of a C defining a parallel sided groove 19 between upper and lower arms 15, 16 which are connected by a back 17,   (d) a plurality of wheel forming pieces 12 cut from sheet material of generally circular shape and each having a central aperture 18 adapted to receive one of the tubes as a sliding fit, (e) a plurality of structural pieces (25, figs 5 and 6) each formed from sheet material and each having a plurality of apertures, each of a size to receive one of the tubes as a sliding fit, at least some of the apertures in the wheel forming pieces and the structural pieces being formed with rectangular slots 20 of a size to just accommodate the back of one of the first connector pieces, and the distance between the arms 15, 16 of the first connector pieces being substantially an integral multiple of the thickness of the wheel forming and/or the structural pieces. The kit may also include gear pieces to form gears (fig 9) and right angled connections between rods 21 (fig 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259569-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optic electrical field probe
Inventor: WILLIAMSON STEVEN L
IPC: G01R31/319
Filed: 1992-11-16
Abstract: The submicron probe comprises a substrate 20 having a side surface and an end surface with an edge, a multi quantum well (MQW) structure 18 on said side surface having a plurality of layers parallel to said side surface and extending to said edge, said structure having a width not exceeding about a micron to define the end surface of said probe through which said field passes into a region 40 of said MQW structure and means for passing a beam of light through said MQW structure limited to said region. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261802-A (GB)
Title: Method for error correction of a transmitted data word
Inventor: DILLON THOMAS M
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 1992-04-17
Abstract: The process of the present invention error corrects subaudible data words that have been transmitted over a voice channel. A data word may be transmitted up to three times (515), if an acknowledge is not received by the transmitter. If any of the three possible repeats of the received data word are decodable an acknowledgement (525) is transmitted. If all three repeats of the data word contain uncorrectable errors a bitwise majority vote (519) is performed on the three data words. If the result of majority vote is decodable, an acknowledgement (525) is transmitted to the sender. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274757-A (GB)
Title: Ear defenders employing active noise control
Inventor: DARLINGTON PAUL
IPC: A61F11/14
Filed: 1993-01-28
Abstract: An ear defender has one or more microphones for detecting the sound level in the proximity of the wearer's ear and one or more speakers (4) for generating a noise reduction signal within the earshell. A digital feedback controller W generates a feedback signal derived from the output of the microphones and applies said feedback signal to the speaker inputs. Estimation means F<1> provides an estimation of the earshell transfer function and subtracts from the input to the feedback controller a signal representing the estimated electroacoustic transfer function of the system. The operation of the digital feedback controller may be controllable by the output of a computational circuit C operable on the difference between the microphone output and the feedback controller input modified by a model F<11> of the electroacoustic transfer function. A second, analogue or digital, feedback controller W' may be included to provide an approximate feedback signal to the speakers and to improve the impulse response of the system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264198-A (GB)
Title: Wire clamping arrangement for an electric noise absorber
Inventor: YAMAZAKI YASUO
IPC: H01F27/02
Filed: 1993-02-02
Abstract: Two pairs of wire supports 13 are formed on the inner surfaces of the opposed walls 9 of the first case member 5. The wire supports 13 extend upwardly at both sides of the semi-circular recess 11 and are tilted toward the central axis thereof, which is the axis of through hole 4. Thus, the wire supports 13 protrude from the upper edges 11a of the semi-circular recess 11. The wire supports 13, are resilient, and are clamped in towards the central axis of the through holes (11, 12), on to the wire, when they are received in recesses (14) formed on the surface of the opposed walls (10) of the second case member (6) when the casing is closed. The recess (14) can be on the inside or the outside of the casing and small hooks may be on the ends of the wire supports (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276400-A (GB)
Title: Roof tile clip
Inventor: WRIGHT BRYAN STANLEY
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 1993-03-27
Abstract: A multi-position clip 10 for securing a roof tile to a battened roof structure. The clip 10 comprises an elongate body portion 11 which has a head portion 12 at one end and a tail portion 13 at the other. The tail portion 13 has a plurality of bosses 14 in which apertures 15 are provided. When the clip is in use, the apertures 15 receive nail-type fasteners for fixing the clip to a roof batten. Each of the bosses 14 has a face 16 which may be provided with a plurality of spikes 17 to provide anti-rotation means. An advantage of the multi-position clip 10 is that it can be used to fix more than one profile of roof tile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278637-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft vehicle engine fuel supply
Inventor: RICHMOND ALAN GRAHAM
IPC: B60R25/042
Filed: 1993-05-11
Abstract: A solenoid valve in the fuel line is operated by a magnetically latched relay responsive to a code from a numerical pad. One button operation may provide for valve closing. A light illuminated when the ignition is switched on may be switched off by the code number.
Patent GB-2276324-A (GB)
Title: Flatus filter
Inventor: SHELLEY NICHOLAS STEVEN
IPC: A61F5/441
Filed: 1993-06-25
Abstract: The filter 1 has a first surface 4 for attachment to an ostomy bag or the like over an opening in a wall thereof and comprises a layer 7 of deodorising material enclosed within a covering structure 4, 5, at least a portion 5 of the covering structure adjacent or opposite said first surface being defined by a gas-permeable, substantially water impervious polymeric foam material. Alternatively, the filter may comprise first and second gas-impermeable layer sandwiching an inner layer formed of a body of deodorising material bounded by a ring of the polymeric form material (Fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268815-A (GB)
Title: Fuel-injection pump for internal combustion engines
Inventor: SCHARF MICHAEL
IPC: F02D31/00
Filed: 1993-07-01
Abstract: The fuel-injection pump comprises a fuel quantity regulating member (12) which is engaged by a tensioning lever (15) of a centrifugal governor (18), the lever having a stop (32) for delimiting the maximum quantity of fuel injected during full-load operation. The stop (32) is formed at a lever arm end of a full-load tension lever (33), which is pivotably mounted on an axle (35) on which an idling tension lever (55) is also pivotable mounted. The full load tension lever (33) and idling tension lever (55) can be adjusted by a linear actuator (38) in dependence upon the operating parameters of the internal combustion engine. The full load lever (33) has stops (44, 45) to determine maximum and minimum fuel quantity, respectively, during full load operation. Stop (45) is also engageable by the idling lever (55) to determine maximum fuel quantity during idling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269432-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for automatically changing the transmission ratio of a speed-change gearbox
Inventor: KROGER TORSTEN
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 1993-07-12
Abstract: In an electronically controlled arrangement for changing the transmission ratio of a speed-change gearbox of a drive assembly of a motor vehicle, a change with the effect of changing-up, which change was prevented by an inhibiting signal formed as a function of parameters of the control of the drive assembly or of the driving state, is re-authorised when the accelerator pedal 10 reaches again a significant position determined by a change in level of the inhibiting signal and when a delay time determined by the actuation of the accelerator pedal 10 has elapsed. Accelerator position (10) and outpeed speed (70) signals are input to a control unit (21). A change-up line (212) incorporates a delay element (100) and a switch (102) controlled by a bistable multivibrator (108) according to inputs from an accelerator pedal threshold value circuit (N11). A further switch (101) is controlled by a monostable multivibrator in dependence on input from a detection circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281443-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a contactor
Inventor: LAMANDE DANIEL
IPC: H01H49/00
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: A conductor 6 is manufactured by automatically detecting the presence of contacts in a moulded head part, printing user information on an arc shield in the head part to confirm the presence of the contacts, fixing a moulded base part containing a magnetic coil to the head part by fixing screws, electrically testing the contactor, automatically detecting the presence of wire guides, a biasing spring of a rail mounting latch and the fixing screws and packaging the contactor if these components are present. The presence of the latch is detected by a latch feeler element 20 which is moved into the contactor 6 and sensed by an infra red detector 28, an alarm signal being generated if the presence of the latch is not detected. Wire guide rail feeler elements 30 and fixing screw feeler elements 31 are also automatically activated and sensed by infra red detectors 40, 41, alarm signals being generated if the absence of these components is detected. Terminal screws (59, Figs 4 - 7) are delivered to the contactor by a screw delivery head (56) having a cylindrical screw delivery element 70 which is rotatable between a screw draw-in position where the screws can be vacuum held and a screw delivery and fixing position where the vacuum is released to allow the screws to be positioned in the contactor for fixing by screw driving heads (61). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271132-A (GB)
Title: Plugged base pipe for sand control
Inventor: RESTARICK HENRY L
IPC: E21B43/11
Filed: 1993-09-24
Abstract: The flow apertures (32) of a perforated mandrel (28) are temporarily sealed by plugs (34) which are made of a sacrificial material, for example, zinc, aluminum and magnesium. The plugs prevent dirty completion fluid from passing through the screen as it is run into the hole, thereby protecting the screen from plugging. While the screen mandrel is temporarily sealed by the plugs, cleaning fluid is circulated through a work string and is returned through the annulus between the screen and the well bore for removing filter cake, drilling debris and lost circulation material. After the annulus has been cleaned, it is filled with an acid or caustic solution, which dissolves the sacrificial plugs. Alternatively the sacrificial plugs 34 may be placed in apertures 20 in inner mandrel 18. In an alternative embodiment (not shown) each sealing plug has a vent pocket sealed by a stub portion which projects into the mandrel bore. The screen mandrel flow apertures are opened by mechanically shearing the stub portion of each sealing plug. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272910-A (GB)
Title: Molded articles
Inventor: KUWABARA MITSUO
IPC: B23K35/22
Filed: 1994-01-21
Abstract: A molded article comprising copper as a base metal and from 0.4 wt.% to 3.0 wt.% of chromium based on the whole weight of the molded article and including a deposited and dispersed reinforcement obtained by forming a part of the chromium into a ceramic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277724-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security device
Inventor: MURRAY FANE ROBERT CONANT
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1994-03-14
Abstract: A device to hamper the rotation of a vehicle road wheel to prevent theft consists of an extended wheel hub 1 which possesses, by way of example, one or more internal and/or external splines or flats onto or into which may be fitted a member 2 incorporating corresponding splines or flats. Attached temporarily or permanently to member 2 is a single or multiplicity of rods or arms which extend beyond the circumference of the vehicle tyre and which may be extendable at one or more points and which may carry a ramp or other protuberance thereon. In use member 2 is inserted into or onto the hub and is held in place axially by means of a locking mechanism 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289895-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of copolymers of carbon monoxide and an alpha-olefin having more than 10 carbon atoms
Inventor: BROEKHOVEN JOHANNES ADRIANUS M
IPC: C08G67/02
Filed: 1994-05-31
Abstract: A process for the preparation of linear alternating copolymers of carbon monoxide with an aliphatic  alpha -olefin having more than 10 carbon atoms, which process comprises contacting a mixture of the monomers with a catalyst composition comprising     a) a palladium compound,   b) an anion, and c) an asymmetric phosphorus bidentate ligand of the general formula R<5>R<6>P-Q-CHR<9>-PR<7>R<8>, wherein Q is a 1,2-ferrocenyl bridging group, R<5>, R<6>, R<7> and R<8> are identical or different optionally polar substituted hydrocarbyl groups and R<9> is hydrogen or an optionally polar substituted hydrocarbyl group; and an isotactic linear alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide with an aliphatic  alpha -olefin having more than 10 carbon atoms.
Patent GB-2279627-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible structure for absorbing knee impact forces in a vehicle dashboard
Inventor: WITKOVSKY THOMAS
IPC: B60R21/045
Filed: 1994-06-17
Abstract: Two laterally spaced supporting parts 4, 5 are positioned in front of and connected to a transverse carrier 3, extending across and fixed to the vehicle. A high degree of energy absorption is achieved, in the case of a slight rearwards displacement, if the transverse carrier 3 runs above the points at which the knee of the occupant makes impact, and each supporting part 4, 5 has a hook-shaped configuration. Struts 9, are laterally curved upwards from webs 8, to which the dashboard is fastened, and are provided with an angular cross-section. The lateral curvature of the struts allow increased energy absorption through lateral deformation where space for longitudinal movement is limited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290706-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable pillow or mattress
Inventor: GARDNER ARTHUR MICHAEL NEWSAM
IPC: A61G7/065
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: For relief of back pain, an inflatable pillow 10 is shaped to fit in the concavity of the lumbar spine - the "hollow" of the back. The pillow is inflated slowly over a period of one or two minutes and is then deflated, perhaps more rapidly, and such a cycle is repeated with perhaps a delay between one deflation and the next inflation. The pillow may be incorporated into a vehicle seat, a garment or may take the form of a mattress. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286246-A (GB)
Title: Measuring preload gap
Inventor: ENDO SATORU
IPC: G01B5/14
Filed: 1994-11-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the preload gap of a double row rolling bearing, such that it is possible to accurately determine the preload to be obtained when an inner ring 8 is fully pressed onto the cylindrical surface 7 of a spindle 5 from a condition wherein rolling bodies or members 9 are in an unpreloaded condition prior to fully pressing the inner ring 8. The spindle 5 is concentrically disposed inside an outer ring 1 and the rolling bodies 9 are rotatably provided between raceways 2a, 2b and 6a, 6b defined by inner ring 8, spindle 5 and outer ring 1. The first displacement caused by displacing outer ring 1 with respect to spindle 5 and inner ring 8 whilst the latter is pressed onto surface 7 without any preloading to balls 9, can be measured. A second displacement is obtained by pressing inner ring 8 so as to apply a preload to bodies 9. The preload gap is the difference of the two displacements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295554-A (GB)
Title: Football-type board game
Inventor: VENABLES STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: Board game apparatus comprises a playing board laid out to an array of playing spaces (4) and first and second goal areas (6, 10), first and second sets of playing pieces representing opposing football teams and a random number generator, a large plurality of the playing spaces being designated such that playing pieces landing on these spaces are sent off. Others of the spaces award points to the players. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286384-A (GB)
Title: Metered fluid dispenser
Inventor: SOMERFIELD ALAN DAVID
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 1994-12-12
Abstract: A fluid dispenser has a plurality of chambers 8, 9 of predetermined capacity which can rotate about coaxial tubes 2, 3, each tube having a single port 5, 6 in its side wall positioned so that when one port is aligned with one chamber the other port is aligned with another chamber, the first tube 2 being connected to a supply reservoir 14 and the second tube 3 forming the discharge vent 25 of the dispenser. The dispenser is actuated by a trigger 15 having a rack (18, figure 2A) acting on a cog 17 serving to rotate the chambers 8, 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288997-A (GB)
Title: Mass compensation device for a boring head
Inventor: ROMI GIORDANO
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 1995-01-26
Abstract: A mass compensation device 20 for a rotary boring head for machining high precision bores has a cylindrical body 1 and a tool holder 6 movable by a crossbeam 5 radially of the body 1. Rotation of a graduated ring 21 adjusts the location and direction of balancing forces provided by the device. The device 20 comprises two annular, rotatable counterweights 22a, 22b each carrying a mass m1, m2 which extends over only part of the circumferential extent of the corresponding counterweight. The displacement of the balancing masses m1, m2 is made in dependence upon, for example, the bores to be finished by a tool 6b carried on the tool holder 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289911-A (GB)
Title: Torsional damper
Inventor: SWIETLIK GEORGE
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: A torsional damper is described primanly for use in an oil well tool. The oil well tool comprises mandrels (41, 42) contained within a housing body (44). Rotational torque is transmitted between the mandrels (41, 42) and the housing body (44) by elastomeric materials (64, 65). Drilling fluid flowing down the bore of the mandrels (41, 42) is prevented from communicating into the workings of the tool by seals (52, 53) which are mounted on a flexible seal carrier (55). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291936-A (GB)
Title: Tappet and plunger assembly adapted for a fluid injection pump
Inventor: HEFLER GREGORY W
IPC: F02M59/10
Filed: 1995-06-06
Abstract: A tappet and plunger assembly (40, 42) adapted for a fluid injection pump, such as unit fuel injector. The fuel pump plunger (40) is retained directly to the tappet (42) by a flexible member such as an elastomeric o-ring (82). If the plunger seizes in its housing bore (50), the flexible member will sufficiently flex and/or fail thereby allowing the tappet to i) separate from the stationary plunger and ii) remain in contact with the mating component of the moving engine drive train causing reciprocation of the assembly. The arrangement helps prevent damage to the engine by engine drive train components if the plunger becomes seized. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303178-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal pump priming systems
Inventor: MILLWARD BRIAN THOMAS
IPC: F04D9/04
Filed: 1995-07-07
Abstract: A centrifugal pump priming system comprising a priming tank 16, an inlet duct 3 for the supply of water to the priming tank 16, and an exhaust passage 28 for connection to a vacuum pump 20 for applying suction to the priming tank 16 to draw water through the inlet duct 3 into the priming tank 16. A float device 32 is provided for detecting the water level in the priming tank 16 and for supplying an electrical actuating signal to a solenoid valve 30 in the event that the water in the priming tank 16 reaches a high level H to prevent further water being drawn into the priming tank 16. The solenoid valve 30 is provided in the exhaust passage 28 to cut off the suction applied to the priming tank 16 in response to the actuating signal from the float device 32. Furthermore a timer device in a control circuit 36 serves to disable the drive to the pump 20 after a predetermined interval in response to the actuating signal. Such a priming system is less subject to wear and tends to require less frequent maintenance than conventional priming systems.
Patent GB-2296225-A (GB)
Title: Roof rack for a motor vehicle
Inventor: JULIER DAVID EDWARD
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 1995-12-21
Abstract: A roof rack (12, 36) for a motor vehicle (10), and in particular a roof rack removably locatable onto the roof (14) of a motor vehicle, comprises a roof rack having a frame means (12) and a rack means (36), the frame means having mounting means (22) whereby it may be secured to a vehicle, the rack means being movable relative to the frame means between a first position in which the rack means completely or substantially overlies the frame means and a second position in which only a part of the rack means overlies said frame means, the rack means in its second position being pivotable relative to the frame means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305122-A (GB)
Title: Permeation of transdermal medicaments is enhanced by lauryl acetate and a monoglyceride
Inventor: BURKOTH TERRY LEE
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: Compositions, devices, and methods for transdermal administration of an active agent are disclosed using a novel dual permeation enhancer mixture comprising lauryl acetate and a monoglyceride, preferably glycerol monolaurate. The dual permeation enhancer mixture comprising lauryl acetate is a potent permeation enhancer and provides stable systems which are more readily characterized.
Patent GB-2304685-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing rolled foil
Inventor: POULTER COLIN RICHARD
IPC: B65H23/06
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing aluminum foils from a continuous roll where the aluminium is provided with perforations to allow tearing off predetermined sized sheets of aluminium is sufficiently heavy to remain on the work surface during use but sufficiently light to render the apparatus portable, and is provided with friction rings B or other devices to prevent too rapid a rotation of the roll.
Patent GB-2308036-A (GB)
Title: Head mounted stereoscopic display including environmental image diplayed at periphery of main image and including brightness and/or sound sensors
Inventor: TANAKA SEIICHI
IPC: H04N5/64
Filed: 1996-12-03
Abstract: An image display device, particularly a head mounted stereoscopic display device, which presents an enlarged display image 14 (pair of LCDs) with a periphery image 12 (pair of illuminated slides, referred to as an environmental image) is provided with circumstances-detecting means 16 for detecting the operating conditions of the image display device or of the outside environment , and an image-changing means 17. The circumstances-detecting means detects the quantity or brightness of light inside or outside the display device or/and the sound volume of the display or surrounding sound outside the display device. The image-changing means varys the light quantity and/or color tone of the peripheral environmental image of the display device.