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Patent GB-2264140-A (GB)
Title: Support structure for road signs
Inventor: BROWN FRANCIS CLAUDE
IPC: E01F9/688
Filed: 1993-04-16
Abstract: A support structure for a road warning sign comprising a pair of elongated hinged crossbar members having support leg members pivotally connected thereto at their ends, said support leg members being adapted to be swung outwardly and downwardly from a folded location along the crossbar members to a ground engaging position whereby said hingedly connected crossbar members close to secure therebetween a sheet material road sign. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267729-A (GB)
Title: Mat fastener
Inventor: KIMISAWA TOSHIHIDE
IPC: F16B37/08
Filed: 1993-06-09
Abstract: A mat fastener comprises a cylindrical main body 1 having a central vertical insertion hole 2, engagement claws projecting from the inner surface of the insertion hole 2 for threaded engagement with a stud bolt 10, a retainer 5 provided around the lower periphery of the main body 1 and including a pair of vertically spaced upper and lower retaining members 6, 7 for receiving the thickness of a mat 11 therebetween, and an operator 8 provided on the upper periphery of the main body 1 or the upper retaining member 6 for turning the mat fastener. A guide notch 13 in the member 7 allows the fastener to be engaged into aperture 12 in the mat 11 before it is pushed onto the bolt 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268943-A (GB)
Title: Overflow device
Inventor: BOSCOTT PAUL EDMOND
IPC: E03D1/00
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: An overflow device for a toilet cistern or other container (not shown) comprises a vessel 2 to collect water from the cistern via overflow pipe 1, said vessel containing a float operated valve 4 which is responsive to the volume of water in the vessel and able to control the inlet water supply to the cistern. The water supply to the container passes along pipe 7 into inlet 5, through valve 4, and continues from outlet 6 along pipe 8 to the container. As water enters vessel 2 the displaced air can escape through an optional air release unit 13 or can bubble up pipe 1 to be released from the container. Water entering vessel 2 causes the water level to rise, as the water level rises float 9 also rises and pivots around pivot 11 transmitting the movement via lever 10 to cranked portion 10a which operates directly on plunger 12 to stop the flow of water through valve 4. The overflow warning system for the cistern is therefore adapted to alert the user to the malfunction in the cistern by shutting of the inlet water supply, in contrast to current overflow warning pipes which allow water to drain to waste indefinitely. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279614-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in card security.
Inventor: RINFRET JOHN HENRY TEMPLE
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1993-07-07
Abstract: The security of a card (e.g. bank, credit, debit, cash or the like) which is provided with a magnetic stripe (11) and at least one other known security feature (e.g. embossed account number, embossed user's name, signature, visible design, etc) is enhanced by severance therefrom of a close fitting portion (15, 15a) which includes at least part of one said security feature but which does not include any part of the magnetic stripe. The card and the severed part(s) are therefore strictly complementary. In use the part(s) is(are) kept separately but must be produced for matching when the card is to be validated, thereby frustrating attempted fraud with an isolated card. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269173-A (GB)
Title: Imino-ethers as light stabilisers
Inventor: AVAR LAJOS
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 1993-07-26
Abstract: A compound of formula I   <IMAGE>  in which n is 1, 2 or 3; Y is C1-22 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, thienyl or benzothienyl; Z, when n is 1, is C1-22 alkyl, uninterrupted or interrupted by -O- or optionally substituted phenyl; Z, when n is 2, is C1-22 alkylene uninterrupted or interrupted by -O- (preferably uninterrupted) or optionally substituted phenylene; and Z, when n is 3, is a trivalent C1-22 alkane or phenyl group.
Patent GB-2270203-A (GB)
Title: Acceleration sensor
Inventor: SHIMOZONO SHIGERU
IPC: H01H47/00
Filed: 1993-08-13
Abstract: An acceleration sensor comprises a magnetized inertia member 14 movable longitudinally within a conductive cylinder 12, a conductive member 18 on the end surface of the inertia member 14 for contacting a pair of electrodes 40, 42 disposed at one end of the cylinder 12, and an attracting member 30 disposed near the other end of the cylinder 12 for magnetically attracting the inertia member 14. The magnetized inertia member 14 comprises a cylindrical metal case 18, a permanent magnet 16 inserted in the case 18, and a metal plate 20 on the end surface of the case 18. Only the front surface of the metal plate 20 consists of gold or gold alloy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280575-A (GB)
Title: A digital radio link using direct sequence spread spectrum.
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1993-08-18
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a comprehensive Rake cancellor, in which a complex baseband input signal is received by a pilot based estimator 43 which is arranged to generate output signals for application to a complex Rake filter and also a signal indicative of measured pilot energy. The complex Rake filter has its output 42 de-randomised and is fed to at least two interferer de-modulator and re-modulators 56, 58, which are controlled by a scaled version 60 of the measured pilot energy signal 52. The output signals from the interferer de-modulator and re-modulators are phase randomised 64 and subjected to interference processing by a channel model circuit 70. The output of the channel model circuit is subtracted from the baseband input signal and applied to a further complex Rake filter the output of which is further de-randomised. The reconstructed received data signals are generated from the output of the phase de-randomised 72 by real signal correlators 76, 78. … <IMAGE> …
Patent GB-2282172-A (GB)
Title: External flashing indicator for windows and doors
Inventor: HOLLAND DAVID
IPC: E06B7/28
Filed: 1993-09-22
Abstract: A flashing light emitting diode powered by batteries is built into the exterior side of a window or door to suggest the installation of a security system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272741-A (GB)
Title: Tightening and loosening of the rods of a gas turbine rotor
Inventor: ASCHENBRUCK EMIL
IPC: B23P19/06
Filed: 1993-11-19
Abstract: A method for the simultaneous tightening or loosening of decentral tie rods (19) of a gas turbine rotor employs hydraulic tensioning means operable to provide simultaneous and uniform tensioning of the rods (19) by means of puller bolts (3) each of which has a biassed measuring rod (5) extending therethrough for transmitting charges in the length of the rods (19) to dial gauges (17). Successive cycles allow determination of setting force losses in the rods (18). The tensioning means comprises a solid cylinder ring (1) with piston chambers (11), which are interconnected by transverse bores and chargeable by hydraulic medium. Each puller bolt (3), through which extends the measurement rod (5) resiliently urged by spring (18) into contact with the head of a respective tie rod (19) extends through a bore in piston (2) in each chamber (11). A dial gauge carrier plate (16) is fastened by a nut (15) and carries dial gauges (17) with feet (17a) in contact with the measurement rods (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285019-A (GB)
Title: A semi-trailer manufacturing process
Inventor: DENNISON GEORGE
IPC: B62D21/02
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: A pair of chassis main beams are prepared (10) by aligning and clamping elongate steel plates which are subsequently welded together to form I-section main beams. The two main beams are mounted spaced-apart and substantially parallel in an inverted position on a chassis support. Steel cross beams are welded between the main beams projecting laterally outwardly of each main beam. Side rails are welded along free ends of the cross beams. A rubbing plate assembly and a tail end assembly are each prepared and then aligned with the main beams to which they are welded. After fitting suspension units to an underside of the main beams the chassis is delivered to a spraying station 80 for shot-blasting followed by painting. Pneumatic and electrical systems are then fitted on the chassis at a finishing station (90). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276450-A (GB)
Title: Tracing liquid flow
Inventor: LEIGH RICHARD CHANDOS
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 1994-03-08
Abstract: A tablet for tracing the flow of a liquid comprises a dye and an inert carrier. Utility is in tracing liquid flows in drains, sewers or water courses. Typical dye components are Xanthene or Azo dyes.
Patent GB-2276922-A (GB)
Title: Clutch unit
Inventor: KIMMIG KARL-LUDWIG
IPC: F16D13/75
Filed: 1993-07-07
Abstract: A friction clutch (1) has a pressure plate (3), a cup spring (4), a release bearing cup (22) and an automatic, continuous adjustment means (16) located inside the housing (2). The automatic adjustment of the linings (7) depending on their wear is progressively brought about by predetermined spring forces which radially turn the adjusting ring (17) with wedge-shaped ramps (18) with respect to the bottom (2a) of the housing provided with ramps, thus causing an axial advance. The advance happens at the central swivelling point (12) of the cup spring (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289055-A (GB)
Title: Extraction of hops
Inventor: SMITH GERALD WALTER
IPC: B01D11/02
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: The invention combines the high efficiency of supercritical extraction techniques with the high selectivity achieved by liquid extraction techniques by washing (extracting) the extract from the supercritical extraction (15) with an extraction gas in the liquid state (24). The supercritical extraction gas and the liquid extraction gas preferably comprise the same extraction fluids. In a preferred embodiment the invention is employed to extract the alpha acids values from hops, employing carbon dioxide (CO2) for both the supercritical extraction and the liquid extraction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279239-A (GB)
Title: Container for valuables, with security connection
Inventor: JAMES JEREMY HARBEN
IPC: A45C13/20
Filed: 1994-05-26
Abstract: In order to prevent theft, a container for valuables, such as a note case, briefcase, or handbag, is connected to the person by a flexible, elongate connecting member 3 which is retractable into a housing 1 so that the container can be held close to the person but can be distanced from the person as the connecting member is drawn out of the housing. A device 7, 8, 9 actuates an alarm when a substantial length of the connecting member 3 has been drawn out of the housing 1. Alternatively the alarm is activated and de-activated by a switch. To prevent theft from a handbag or similar container, a connecting chain with a weak link can be attached to the alarm casing and to a note case or wallet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278833-A (GB)
Title: Feeding sheet media from a pile, eg to a photoplotter
Inventor: WOLFSON LAWRENCE S
IPC: B41B21/32
Filed: 1994-05-31
Abstract: A part-cylindrical suction head 40 is vertically reciprocable by actuators 78 to lift the top sheet from a pile supported by a part-cylindrical cassette (not shown) located on tracks 162. The part-cylindrical geometry which the top sheet defines in the cassette is thus preserved by head 40 as the latter is moved leftwards along rails 36, the latter themselves moving leftwards to the extended position shown in figure 4b. The sheet is then deposited onto a similarly part-cylindrical surface of a photoplotter (not shown). After exposure, head 40 lifts the sheet again and deposits it into a collecting tray (not shown) located at C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290503-A (GB)
Title: Method of decoration, using a decal
Inventor: RATHBONE CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: C04B41/81
Filed: 1994-06-25
Abstract: A method of applying a decal onto, for example, a ceramic plate or wall plaque, uses a heat release decal without a cover coat which is made to be larger than the item to be decorated. When the decal is applied to the item only the part of the decal which contacts the item is taken up thereby, with the remainder of the decal, i.e. the excess surround, remaining on the application pad. In alternative embodiments the whole of the decal may be applied, with the excess remainder being taken up by a member surrounding the item, or being subsequently cut away from the item.
Patent GB-2293231-A (GB)
Title: Air change evaporative air cooler
Inventor: JI A MING
IPC: F24F1/0325
Filed: 1994-09-13
Abstract: An air change cooler comprises a plurality of spaced vaporising beds 10. A series of gaps are defined between each bed and alternate gaps occupy heat conductive housings 15. Air is passed along all gaps. Air exhausted from a conditioned space to atmosphere is passed through gaps without housings 15 vaporises water from the vaporising beds and cools the beds. The beds thus cool the housings 15 which in turn cool fresh air passing from atmosphere to the conditioned space via the housings 15. The beds 10 are preferably formed by a cloth material supported on a frame (see figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293814-A (GB)
Title: Packaging assembly
Inventor: BERRISFORD MARSHALL
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 1994-12-10
Abstract: A packaging assembly in the form of a box 12 with a spacer member 58 located therein is arranged such that a dinner set can be securely retained therein with three different items of the set visible through an opening in the box 12 to enable display of the dinner set.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285347-A (GB)
Title: Press-in connection arrangement
Inventor: MATSUOKA NORIYUKI
IPC: H01R33/74
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: In a press-in connection arrangement a plurality of contact elements 11 and 12 are placed under pressure by a coiled spring 9 which is disposed in a horizontal posture generally adjacent to the contacting area of said contact elements 11 and 12. When a compressive force P, P1 is applied to one side of the horizontal spring 9, perpendicular to and directed through the axis of the spring, a multi-point distributed pressing force P2 is generated on the other side. The distributed pressure force P2 is arranged to press the contact elements 11 and 12 together to provide electrical connections between said contacts. A cover 16 may be used to apply the compressive pressure P, P1 to the side of the spring 9. The arrangement may be employed in an integrated circuit test socket in which an integrated circuit 4 has contacts 11 which may be connected to contacts 12 on a flexible wiring sheet 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285851-A (GB)
Title: Bridging clutch friction ring
Inventor: WALTH ERNST
IPC: F16H45/02
Filed: 1995-01-20
Abstract: A friction ring for use in a wet-type clutch, more particularly for a bridging clutch 15, Fig. 1, of a hydrodynamic torque converter 3 has a friction face 21 with an outer circumference and an inner circumference. Grooves such as 24, 26, Fig. 2, are provided in the surface of the friction face 21 for cooling. These grooves ensure a connection between the outer circumference and inner circumference. The grooves form over part of their extended length at least one throttle point 30 which determines the volume of cooling fluid which can flow through the grooves. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298842-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle transportation
Inventor: SORENSEN PER HOLST
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for use in loading and unloading motor vehicles (209-206) to and from a container (12) comprises a wheel support means e.g. pallet (20) for supporting axially aligned wheels of a motor vehicle (206). The apparatus (10) further comprises at least one rail means (22, 24, 26, Fig 3) providing a track for said wheel support means and a positioning means (28, 30, 32, 34, 36) for enabling said rail means to be positioned in substantially aligned adjoining relationship with like rail means (122, 124, 120) of the container (12). The motor vehicles can be moved into or out of the container supported on two wheel support means (20) which run on aligned two-rail tracks without an operative having to enter the vehicle particularly whilst the vehicle is inside the container. A winch or other control means (60) can be provided for pulling the vehicle into and out of the container (12). Preferably the apparatus (10) includes a lift (Fig 11) and a loading/unloading ramp (16) and is mounted on the back of a trailer (14) carrying an inter modal container (12) loaded with the vehicles. The pallets (20) have wheels for moving within the rails and are selectively lockable within the container.
Patent GB-2287434-A (GB)
Title: Combined writing and correcting instrument.
Inventor: RAFIQ ANEES
IPC: B43K29/05
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: A writing implement (1) is in upper and lower interconnected parts (10 or 10A and 11). The lower part (11) accommodates a replaceable ink cartridge (14) presenting a writing tip (15). The upper part (10 or 10A) is a container (18) for, or houses a cartridge (28) of, liquid correcting substance. The correcting substance can be applied either by using a brush (20) carried by a removable end cap (19) of the upper part (10), this brush (20) normally being disposed within the container (18), or from a dispensing tip (24) of the cartridge (28) accessed by separating the upper and lower parts (10A, 11). The correcting substance is always to hand when the implement is in use and the need to have available a separate container of correcting substance is avoided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288617-A (GB)
Title: Rock bit with mechanical seal
Inventor: HOOPER MICHAEL E
IPC: E21B10/22
Filed: 1995-04-12
Abstract: A mechanical seal 40 for use in a rotary rock bit comprises a leg seal ring 44 positioned within a recessed portion of a leg 32 farming a seal cavity 60. The leg seal 44 comprises one surface 55 partially engaged by a resilient material 42 and an opposite surface comprising a first sealing surface 47. The mechanical seal 40 also comprises a cone seal ring 49 positioned within a portion of a cone 28 forming the seal cavity. The cone seal comprises one surface 53 positioned within and attached to a recessed portion of the cone 28 and another surface 52 comprising a second sealing surface engaging the first sealing surface 47. The resilient material 42 also engages a back face of the leg which includes a ramp 39, serving to urge the first sealing surface 47 against the adjacent second sealing surface 52 and create a sealing engagement. The first and second sealing surfaces 47, 52 are made from different hard materials each having a similar hardness of greater than 1000, and each material selected has a Knoop hardness difference of about 400 or less. The first and second sealing surfaces 47, 52 may be formed from materials the same as or different than materials forming the leg seal ring and cone seal ring, respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289278-A (GB)
Title: Colostrum protein preparation for administration to bovines
Inventor: COCKRUM RICHARD H
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1995-05-09
Abstract: Preparation for the treatment of failure of passive immunity transfer, and for supplementation of the diet, in bovines comprises a protein preparation obtained from bovine colostrum, which includes immunoglobulins and non-specific proteins, from which casein and fat have been removed.
Patent GB-2300609-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device
Inventor: CHANG YU-MAO
IPC: B62H5/06
Filed: 1995-05-11
Abstract: A lock which is able to lock a gearshift lever 3 or a steering shaft of an automobile or a steering head tube of a bicycle includes a first half housing 1 and a half second housing 2 provided with a lock 21 to wrap around the gearshift lever or shaft and fixed tightly with screws. The lock has a vertical push rod 22 combined with a lateral slide rod 23. The slide rod pushes forward the lateral rod to move into a lateral hole 32 in the gearshift lever to stop the lever from moving when the lock is locked to extend the push rod down.
Patent GB-2290444-A (GB)
Title: Combined cooking oven with improved chimney to reduce microwave leakage
Inventor: CAPPELLO MASSIMO
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 1995-06-15
Abstract: A ventilated oven using a least the micro-wave process, in particular for cooking foods for communities, comprising a cooking chamber, one or more magnetrons for generating the micro-waves, a motor-driven fan for circulating the gases contained in said chamber, optionally provided with a conduit for carrying vapour from an external boiler to the interior of said cooking chamber, and a chimney (1) for discharge of the vapours and gaseous residues from said chamber, formed by a conduit issuing from said chamber over a distance greater than  lambda /4 and of transverse dimensions of less than  lambda /4. The chimney may have a cover 12, this and the chimney dimensions preventing microwave leakage. A valve 16 may also be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303179-A (GB)
Title: Vertical thrust gas turbine engine
Inventor: PEARSON DAVID MARK
IPC: B64C29/00
Filed: 1995-07-08
Abstract: In a VTOL aircraft the depth of the fuselage limits the space available for mounting a direct lift engine, that is an engine dedicated to providing vertical thrust and in which the engine is mounted with its axis vertical. The available depth of the airframe is very likely too short to accommodate the overall length of the engine and its exhaust nozzle. The exhaust nozzle 42 is arranged therefore for telescopic movement relative to the engine casing so that it may be retracted within the fuselage 6,8 when the engine is not in use. A door (60)(Fig.2) may be provided to close an exhaust nozzle aperture 12 in the fuselage and linked to deployment of the nozzle.
Patent GB-2303151-A (GB)
Title: Sewing machine: drive for moving stitching template
Inventor: PROUT JASON
IPC: D05B21/00
Filed: 1995-07-08
Abstract: In a sewing machine, layers of fabric to be stitched together are held between the plates 7, 9 of a template movable on machine base 1. Template groove 8 is located over a guide (10, not shown) projecting from base 1, the needle 12 passing through a hole in the guide. To move the groove with the template along the guide to achieve the required stitching profile, arm 16 is pivoted by pneumatic ram 26 so that drive wheel 15 abuts and moves template edge 13, the wheel being driven by pinions 25, 22 from DC motor 24 on the arm. The motor is controlled in synchronism with the rest if the machine. The motor axis need not be parallel to the axis of wheel 15. The pinions may be replaced by a belt drive, the ram by a spring.
Patent GB-2289421-A (GB)
Title: Coated P.T.F.E. dental floss
Inventor: CURTIS JOHN P
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 1992-07-08
Abstract: The floss comprises expanded PTFE coated with e.g. microcrystalline wax, which may be applied by immersion of the PTFE strand(s) in the molten or dispersed wax, to increase the coefficient of friction of the floss and, thereby, its ease of handling. Alternatively, the coating may be of polyvinyl alcohol and/or polyethylene oxide. The floss has a tensile strength of at least c. 10,000 p.s.i., a weight of 500-1500 denier and a friction coefficient when coated of 0.08-0.25. It may comprise a single strand or multiple strands and may contain dentifrice or pharmaceutical for delivery to the teeth and gums during use.
Patent GB-2305252-A (GB)
Title: Gas meters
Inventor: SPENDEL KARL DAMIAN
IPC: G07F15/00
Filed: 1995-09-12
Abstract: A gas meter comprising a meter housing, a gas volume measuring system and a valve, wherein the valve and the system are both contained within the housing, an inlet pipe, via which gas is supplied to the system and the valve, and an outlet pipe via which the gas supplied to the system and the valve is fed to a consumer, a first communication port, operatively associated with the system, via which data signals appertaining to gas supplied to a consumer via the outlet pipe are transmittable, the housing being adapted contiguously to receive a module which is effective to provide predetermined meter functionality, which module comprises a further communication port positioned for communication with the system via the said first communication port. <IMAGE>