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Patent GB-2256325-A (GB)
Title: Screwless terminal block.
Inventor: TODD MICHAEL ALLEN
IPC: H01R4/48
Filed: 1992-05-28
Abstract: A screwless terminal block consists of a housing having an opening through which an end of a wire may be inserted. As the end of the conductor is inserted into the housing it pushes past one end of a leaf spring (3) which is provided in the housing bent around a pivot. The pivotted end of the leaf spring (3) biasses the wire against a contact member (2). When the wire is pulled outwards from the terminal this draws up the spring member (3) which is wedged into the corner of the housing (1) thus preventing the wire being withdrawn. The wire may be released by moving the pivotted end of the leaf spring away from the contact member (2). This may be done by providing another opening in the housing through which a screwdriver or the like may be inserted. Preferably the two ends of the leaf spring have different widths so as to make one end stronger than the other. This spring construction allows the wire to enter the housing easily but prevents the wire from being pulled out. Studs and holes on respective housings enable ganging of like terminal blocks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258517-A (GB)
Title: A drive disc having dual clamping
Inventor: KLEIN PETER
IPC: F16F15/127
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: A drive disc 1 for a belt or chain drive, which can be fixed on a drive shaft of an internal combustion engine, comprises an input pan 3 and an output part 4 coupled for rotation by a damping device 5 with circumferentially compressible energy accumulators, such as coil compression springs 9. The input and output parts are mounted rotatable relative to each other by a bearing 28. A vibration absorber with an absorber mass 29 connected to the same shaft as the drive disc via a damper 28, of elastomer, connected to absorber input part 24. Absorber input part 24 may be fixed to radially inner area 22 of input part 3 either by screws or rivets. Cover cap 41 is provided to prevent dirt entering circular chamber 8 which is partially filled with a viscous medium. To prevent overheating axial apertures 42 are provided. In another embodiment the pot-or-plate-like indentation (131, fig 3) which houses the rolling bearing (116, fig 3) is open in the direction of the driving or driven assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266838-A (GB)
Title: "Chair"
Inventor: SMITH KARL WINGETT
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 1992-08-17
Abstract: An articulated body support platform consists of Footrest 1, Leg Panel 2, Seat 3, Backrest 4 all hinged together at adjacent edges and is capable of adjustment to a range of configurations approximating to the postures adopted by the human body when sitting or standing and in transition between these attitudes. The platform is suitable for installation into an external frame - static or wheeled, rigid or collapsible - to serve as a lifting seat chair, wheelchair or commode for the infirm. Guides to regulate the relative configuration of the component parts of the platform are incorporated within the frame. In one embodiment the platform pivots about an axis beneath the seat and situated at a distance from front and rear edges of the seat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271011-A (GB)
Title: Greyscale addressing of ferroelectric liquid crystal displays.
Inventor: MUGRIDGE ROBIN
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 1992-09-23
Abstract: A method of addressing a ferroelectric liquid crystal display in which only part of a pixel may be activated to produce grey levels. The pixel is activated by a combination of select and data signals. The data signals comprise pulses 14, 16 or 18 having at least one of two voltage levels. When combined with the select signals the data signals produce respectively a signal 20 which does not switch the pixel, signal 22 which causes switching of all the pixel, or a signal 24 containing both voltage levels which causes switching of only part of the pixel. More than one grey level may be produced by employing data pulses with more time slots.
Patent GB-2262089-A (GB)
Title: Aligning and stacking sheets
Inventor: GANTER UDO
IPC: B65H31/36
Filed: 1992-12-02
Abstract: Each of two registration devices for engaging opposite side edges of sheets entering stacking apparatus is adjustable in length to match sheet length. Each device comprises a fixed housing 1.1, within which a housing 1.2 is telescopically adjustable. The sheets are actually contacted by registration sections 2, which are flexibly interconnected so that those not required for a particular sheet length are moved to an inoperative position (parts 4 and 5 of a track for the sections) when the length of the device is adjusted. The distance between the two devices is adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263417-A (GB)
Title: Filter with liquid bath
Inventor: POOLE IAN BRIAN
IPC: B01D50/00
Filed: 1993-01-19
Abstract: A filter for cleaning exhaust gas comprises a liquid bath 1, 5 into which gas is fed down a central pipe 6, emerging through a cluster of inclined secondary pipes into the liquid, then rising through slotted filter 3, mesh filter 4 and annular disc filters 7 to an upper filter housing 8, which encloses a further mesh filter 10 and a splash plate 11. Any liquid separated from the outgoing gas in housing 8 is drained back to bath 1, 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275852-A (GB)
Title: Signal synchroniser with resynchronise control
Inventor: HUDSON JOHN
IPC: H04N5/937
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: A video/audio signal synchroniser with a circular memory buffer has the facility to resynchronise its output by adjusting the relative positions of its read and write pointers at a desired arbitrary time so that a minimum period in which the output is free of resynchronisation disturbance can be guaranteed to follow. The operation is carried out automatically, when either input or reference signals are connected, or manually, by pressing a switch or providing an input signal to the synchroniser from external equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265271-A (GB)
Title: Optical signal transmission devices
Inventor: SUZUKI KATSUO
IPC: H04B10/40
Filed: 1993-03-19
Abstract: An optical signal transmission device includes: a plurality of laser diodes (1, 2) each having a different oscillating wavelength; a plurality of exclusive external modulators (3, 4) provided according to the number of the plurality of laser diodes for receiving corresponding outputs of the respective laser diodes, and for modulating output lights of the laser diodes by electrical signals; optical coupler means (5) for coupling the optical signal outputs of the external modulators together; and an optical amplifying unit (6) for amplifying the output optical signals of the optical coupler means, wherein the modulated optical outputs of the external modulators are delivered to an optical fibre transmission line in a time-series-mode. Such a device can suppress stimulated Brillouin scattering generated from the optical fibre in the transmission line, so as to permit a larger optical signal to be transmitted via the fibre. The electrical signals may be multiplexed, or may not be multiplexed.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280125-A (GB)
Title: Settlement tank
Inventor: BARNES DAVID
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1993-07-22
Abstract: A portable settlement tank comprises inclined baffles 18 which define a number of elongated cells, each open at its top and at its bottom and arranged with its length inclined to the horizontal. The baffles are located in a chamber 12 between an inlet chamber 13 and an outlet chamber 14. Water fed to chamber 13 enters chamber 12 at a level below baffle 18 through slots in dividing wall 15. Water flows up through the cells to overflow weir 17 into chamber 14. The tank is mounted on wheels and carries a tow bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269447-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger tubular insert
Inventor: PIERCE DAVID BLAND
IPC: F28F19/00
Filed: 1993-08-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a tubular insert for use in the tube of a heat exchanger, especially when such tube has become, or is likely to become eroded (and/or corroded) by coolant e.g. sea water. A tubular insert comprises a tubular section 141 (41, figure 4) having first and second end portions, and an outwardly directed flange 152 (52) connected to the first end portion. The flange is of larger external diameter than the tubular portion, and the second end portion 142 (42) has an external diameter larger than that of the tubular portion but less than that of the external diameter of the flange. The second tubular portion 142 is preferably sized to be an interference fit within a tube 12 of a heat exchanger. The flange is preferably cupped to hold an O-ring 54. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271044-A (GB)
Title: Device for plasma-arc processing of material
Inventor: KULIK PAVEL PAVLOVICH
IPC: H05H1/44
Filed: 1990-12-26
Abstract: A device for plasma-arc processing of material comprises a charge conduit (1) around which are mounted electric arc plasma jet generators, and a magnetic system consisting of open magnetic circuits, each electric arc plasma jet generator consisting of two electrode units (4). Solenoids (9) are mounted on the poles (8) of the open magnetic circuit. The section of the open magnetic circuit between the solenoids (9) is provided with a ferromagnetic tap. The invention may be used in different fields of industry for plasma-thermal or plasma-chemical processing of materials.
Patent GB-2270357-A (GB)
Title: "Apparatus for diverting a flow of fluid"
Inventor: LYNN GORDON CHRISTIE
IPC: F16L17/10
Filed: 1993-09-03
Abstract: Apparatus for diverting a flow of fluid from a second conduit (8) is described. The apparatus (1) comprises a first conduit (2, 3) and sealing means (5) mounted on the first conduit (2, 3). The sealing means (5) engages with the second conduit (8) so that fluid flowing through the second conduit (8) is diverted into the first conduit (2, 3). Typically, the sealing means (5) is expandable and preferably, inflatable. The first conduit (2, 3) may comprise a rigid conduit section (2) coupled to a flexible conduit section (3). A further sealing element, disposed at the downstream end of first conduit 2, 3, engages with a downstream end of the second conduit 8 so that the fluid reenters the second conduit at the downstream end of the first conduit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270261-A (GB)
Title: Control of sea lice in seawater fish
Inventor: BRAIDWOOD JULIAN CHARLES
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1993-09-09
Abstract: Pyrethroid pesticide, particularly cypermethrin or alphacypermethrin, are used in the treatment of seawater fish suffering from sea lice infestation.
Patent GB-2271449-A (GB)
Title: Dram and controller
Inventor: ISHIBASHI SHOHZOH
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 1993-09-28
Abstract: A DRAM device 100 has a memory section 101, a multiplexer (MPX) 102, an inverting circuit 103 and a non-inverting circuit 104. The memory section stores data transferred through a data bus. The multiplexer selects the width of the data bus according to a mode signal MODEO. Inversion or non-inversion of data being written or read is selected by a mode signal MODE 1. With this structure, a plurality of access methods can be used with respect to a single DRAM device, and it is possible to cope with inverted logic, e.g. when handling data representing YMC (yellow, magenta, cyan) and RGB (red, green, blue). A controller for a colour printer or image scanner using this DRAM is also shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271443-A (GB)
Title: Method of maintaining constant the maximum power and/or the minimum power of a water heater that comprises a gas burner
Inventor: BARK DIETER
IPC: G05D23/20
Filed: 1993-10-12
Abstract: A method of maintaining constant the maximum power and/or the minimum power of a water heater that comprises a gas burner (2) by means of a pneumatic system for an automatic control of the gas-air mixer. The desired power is determined by a temperature controller (12) and is adjusted in dependence upon the volumetric flow rate of an air stream that is produced by a speed-controlled fan motor (4). In order to restrict fluctuations of the rated power of the appliance, the maximum speed setpoint nmax and/or the minimum speed setpoint nmin are adjusted in dependence upon an automatically controlled control pressure for the gas-air mixer (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290273-A (GB)
Title: Window guards for vehicles
Inventor: CLARKE DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 1994-06-16
Abstract: The Window Guard for a vehicle comprises a shatterproof screen 1 which is mounted on a vehicle door 8 by securing means in the form of a channel 2, a webbing strap 3 having a restraint 4, pegs 5, and or clips 6 which hold the screen 2 in place over the vehicle window when the door 8 is shut. A gap is provided between the screen 2 and the window 7 so that if the screen 2 is struck the force is not transmitted to the window 7. The lower edge of the screen 2 may be provided with a flange which sits on the sill of the door. The clips that secure the guard may be moulded integrally with the screen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280785-A (GB)
Title: A thermally responsive switch
Inventor: SMITH DAVID ANDREW
IPC: H01H37/34
Filed: 1994-08-03
Abstract: A thermally-responsive current-sensitive switch comprises a moulded-plastics body 1 capturing therein first and second terminals 2, 3 and a leaf spring 6 and a snap-acting bimetallic blade 7 together secured to one of the terminals 2 with the leaf spring 6 carrying a contact 12 which co-operates in switching operations with the other switch terminal 3. The spring bias of the leaf spring is such as to tend to open or close the switch or to develop a neutral spring force. The leaf spring 6 electrically shunts the bimetal whereby the current-carrying capability of the switch is increased and different switch specifications can use the same bimetal with different leaf springs. One of the terminals has a plurality of externally accessible portions (3 - 1, 3 - 2, 3 - 3, Fig 5D) enabling a desired terminal portion to be selected by a user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293091-A (GB)
Title: Trapping tea bag in the bottom of a cup
Inventor: SANDIN SONJA
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1994-09-15
Abstract: A method of infusing a beverage and a beverage infusion apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a disposable infuser 12 charged with beverage material and a closure member 14 shaped to substantially close a bottom portion of a given drinking vessel whereby after infusion of beverage material into liquid in said drinking vessel the closure member can essentially seal the disposable infuser in the bottom portion to thereby stop further infusion. The method comprises placing a disposable infuser charged with beverage material into liquid in a given drinking vessel allowing beverage material to infuse into the liquid for a period of time and pushing a closure member shaped to substantially close a bottom portion of said given drinking vessel into the drinking vessel to essential seal the disposable infuser in the bottom portion and thereby stop further infusion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293321-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable bath assembly
Inventor: BISSETT JAMES
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: A bath assembly comprises a bath tub pivotally mounted for movement between an inclined entry and exit position (Figure 8) and a bathing position (Figure 6). A bather support in the form of a seat or platform is located in the bath and is also movable between an entry and exit configuration and a reclined bathing configuration, on movement of the bath from the entry position to the bathing position. In use, a user gains entry to the bath while in the entry position. The bath is then moved to the bathing position and filled with water. After the user has bathed and the water has drained away, the bath may be moved to the exit position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283681-A (GB)
Title: Medical instrument for applying hot gas
Inventor: BRANSCHEID DETLEF
IPC: A61B18/04
Filed: 1994-11-04
Abstract: The instrument, which is use particularly for heat treatment and coagulation of tissue, has a heating device 5 for heating up gas which is conducted by means of a fan 4 through a first channel 11 to the distal end 7 of the instrument, where the gas is diverted through a second channel 13 back to the heating device 5 and fan 4. The distal end may be provided with different nozzles or with a closed coagulating end piece. A moisture filter and pressure relief valve can be provided in the second channel and the inner (10) and outer (9) tubes can be relatively slidable to allow treatment of tissue surface from different distances. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285843-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter rotor brake device has clutch to disconnect brake hub from drive shaft
Inventor: PANCOTTI SANTINO
IPC: F16D55/36
Filed: 1995-01-11
Abstract: A helicopter rotor brake device (1) presenting a fixed casing (2); a shaft (3) rotatably supported inside the casing (2) and rotatably connectable to the rotor; a pair of first friction disks (19) rotatably connected to the casing (2); a hub (14) fitted rotatably integral with a second friction disk (17) interposed axially between the first friction disks (19) and cooperating in sliding manner with the same when loaded axially; and clutch means (24) interposed between the shaft (3) and the hub (14) and movable between an idle position corresponding to rotary disconnection of the hub (14) and the shaft (3), and an operating position corresponding to rotary connection of the hub (14) and the shaft (3). The clutch means (24) preferably comprises synchronising means in the form of elastic blades (37) cooperating with a synchronising ring (31). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285788-A (GB)
Title: Bag support apparatus
Inventor: DALTON ROY KENNETH
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 1995-01-20
Abstract: A shopping bag support apparatus (1) for use in a vehicle is provided, comprising a base part (2) and an upper part (3). Connecting means (11, 12) for connecting the upper part to the base part are also provided such that, when assembled, the upper part projects upwardly from the base part with the base part providing support therefor. The apparatus has at least one hook means (18, 19) attached to the upper part, the hook means being arranged such that the handles of one or more shopping bags may be looped thereover. The support apparatus maintains the bag(s) in a generally upright position with the base of each bag being supported by the underlying vehicle floor surface. The weight of the contents of each bag is effective to increase the stability of the apparatus, and the contents of the shopping bag(s) is less likely to spill once the vehicle begins to move. The apparatus may be foldable into a flat, collapsed state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286770-A (GB)
Title: Office security desk/cabinet
Inventor: ROBINSON NIGEL
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 1995-02-24
Abstract: An office security unit (1), especially for computer etc equipment comprises a sheet metal casing (2) including a pair of spaced-apart sidewalls (3, 4); a back wall (5) interconnecting the sidewalls (3, 4); an openable top wall; an openable front wall; a shelf (10) located within the casing on which shelf a valuable item(s) (11, 12) of office equipment is adapted to be seated; means to elevate the shelf (10) from a lower, storage position - in which the item(s) is wholly within the casing (2), is obscured, and is rendered secure by closure or replacement of the top wall and the front wall - to an upper, usable position in which, with the top wall or front wall opened, the then elevated shelf (10) presents the item(s) (11, 12) at a suitable working height for the user; and means to affect controlled descent of the shelf (10) from its upper position to its lower position. The top and front wall may be in the form of a single slatted shutter 21, e.g. as in a roll top desk. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288699-A (GB)
Title: Earthing cable entry of a junction box
Inventor: LACKINGER FRANZ
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 1995-04-20
Abstract: A junction box has entry apertures in each of which is mounted a tube 16 having a flange 15 (fig. 2), an internal screw-thread and a flared end 17 which retains the tube in the aperture. The flange 15 and the body of the box sandwich either an L-bracket 12 of an earth continuity plate 10, an L-bracket (30, fig. 6, not shown) electrically connected to an earth continuity plate, or a section of an earth continuity strip (20, fig. 4, not shown) which extends round the inside of the side wall of the box. The box may be round in section with and have a sealed lid. The flange 15 may be permanently attached to the bracket or strip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286575-A (GB)
Title: Package with weakened seal
Inventor: PALMER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 1992-12-01
Abstract: A package (2) has a top transverse seal (8) which is designed to be opened by separating two portions (4, 6) of sheet material forming the package (2). The seal (8) has a region of weakness (20) intermediate its extremities (22) where the force rehired to separate the portions (4, 6) of sheet material is substantially less than that required adjacent the extremities (22). The seal profile gradually reduces in depth from a maximum at the extremities (22) to a minimum at the region of weakness (20). The bottom transverse seal (10) defines the profile of the interior of the package (2). The bottom seal (10) 1 is such that there is a gradual transition (26) between each of the package sides (28, 30) and the transverse direction. Thus product in the package (2) is encouraged to rest on the central region of the bottom seal (1) for easy accessibility. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-951289-A (GB)
Title: Olefin polymer purification and stabilization
IPC: C08K5/057
Filed: 1962-05-11
Abstract: High molecular weight crystalline polyolefins, e.g polypropylene, are washed in the effective absence of air and water with an alcoholic solution of an alkali or alkaline earth metal derivative of an aliphatic polyhydroxy alcohol, e.g. 0.005-1% of a composition and in an amount such as to neutralize the acidity developed by the catalyst decomposition and to act as a purifier and stabilizer, e.g. an excess of 1-10 times with respect to the chemically equivalent amount needed to neutralize the free acidity. The metal derivative may be mono- or disodium or calcium glycolate, propylene glycolate or glycerate and may be in solution in the corresponding polyhydroxy alcohol.  The alcohol may be a C 1- 10 alcohol, e.g. glycol, glycerol, methanol or isopropanol.  The metal compound may be left in the polymer by not completely removing it during washing, or added before drying as a solution or powder to the solid polymer.  The catalyst may be Al(C2H5)3.TiCl3.
Patent GB-2302948-A (GB)
Title: Brake fluid tester
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: G01N27/22
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: A capacitive brake fluid water content tester comprises elongate test 6 and reference chambers 10 in thermal communication. When the probe is dipped into the brake fluid, the uncontaminated reference fluid in the sealed chamber 10 and the brake fluid which fills the open test chamber 6 rapidly assume a common temperature, enabling the temperature of the brake fluid under test to be taken into account when comparing the electrical properties of the test and reference fluids. A ready, pass, or fail indication is given by a three colour LED (34, figure 4) or alternatively by a digital or graphical display. The tester may be powered by an internal battery (38, figure 4) or by the vehicle battery.
Patent GB-2303153-A (GB)
Title: Valve-discharge apparatus for a cistern
Inventor: ROBERTS JAMES CHARLES
IPC: E03D5/02
Filed: 1995-07-11
Abstract: Valve Discharge apparatus for a cistern (11) comprises a sealing shuttle (34) movable between a sealing position sealing an outlet (48) and a displaced position in which the sealing shuttle is retracted from the sealing position so as to permit fluid to be discharged from the cistern via the discharge outlet. The shuttle is retracted in response to an increase in air pressure when a valve is actuated to supply pressurised air. Desirably, the air is arranged to be pressurised as the receptacle becomes charged with fluid.