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Patent GB-2230508-A (GB)
Title: An end effector
Inventor: FOOT GEOFFREY HEDLEY
IPC: B25J15/10
Filed: 1989-04-13
Abstract: An end effector for handling and positioning rigid magnetic discs is described comprising, a body (1) mounted to a manipulator, a first sleeve (7) extendable relative to the body (1) and three expandable arms (33) pivoted at (32) to the end of a second sleeve (8). A piston rod (26) slides within sleeve (8) to engage and expand the arms (33) so that gripping faces (35) engage an internal aperture (36) in a rigid magnetic film disc (15). Three further arms (11) are pivoted at (10) by flanges (9) to the body (1) intermediate their ends. One end of each arm has a roller (12) in contact with a cam surface (13) to pivot the arm (11) while the other end of the arm has a gripping face (14) for simultaneously gripping the outer periphery of the magnetic disc (15) to be positioned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231625-A (GB)
Title: Wheel assembly for patio doors
Inventor: SMITH JOHN COLIN
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 1989-05-18
Abstract: A wheel assembly for a patio door comprises a carriage having two parallel spaced side plates 31, 33, and a wheel 39 rotatably mounted within the carriage by means of a pair of spaced ball- or roller-bearing sets, one at or adjacent each side thereof. …<??>The inner and outer races of the ball bearing sets are provided by inturned arcuate portions 32, 34 of the side plates and interior edge regions 45, 47, for example lined arcuate grooves, of the wheel respectively. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2225679-A (GB)
Title: Elevator control apparatus employing electromagnetic brake
Inventor: NOMURA MASAMI
IPC: B66B1/32
Filed: 1989-09-15
Abstract: A brake 8 has a brake coil 14 which is deenergized to generate a braking force so as to brake an elevator cage 17, and is energized in response to a start command signal to release the braking force. To coordinate brake and motor operation, current sensing means 21 sense a change in current of said brake coil as based on a change in an inductance thereof after the current has reached a predetermined value, and deliver an actuating signal, when the braking force of said brake is released, to a drive circuit 5 which, when supplied with the actuating signal, feeds electric power to a motor 2 for driving the elevator cage 17. The actuating signal can be used to lower the voltage applied to the brake coil when the braking force of the brake is released (Figs 5 and 8). A fault finding circuit is actuated when a detection signal (6, Fig 2) indicating release of the brake is not obtained on lapse of a time delay provided by a counter (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229609-A (GB)
Title: Control of the output power of a mobile radio
Inventor: FUJII YUICHI
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1990-02-13
Abstract: A base station in a cellular radio system transmits a signal including a component which designates a power level and a mobile station receives the signal from the base station and sets its transmitter output power to the level designated. A determination is made in the mobile station as to whether or not the field level of the received signal from the base station is equal to or higher than a predetermined field level. The output power of the mobile station is decreased from the designated power level by a predetermined value when the detected field level of the received signal is equal to or higher than the predetermined field level, thereby saving battery power. The power level is not reduced of the mobile is transmitting a control signal, and is only reduced if the presently designated level is the maximum power level. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2241635-A (GB)
Title: "Improvements in or relating to a pillar loop height adjuster"
Inventor: STONEFROST MARK
IPC: B60R22/20
Filed: 1990-02-21
Abstract: A pillar loop height adjuster for a safety belt in a motor vehicle has a rail 1 adapted to be mounted vertically in position. A carriage 12 is movably mounted on the rail, the carriage carrying the pillar loop 23 and also carrying a latch 35. The latch is movable between a latching position in which it engages co-operating means 8 on the rail, and prevents movement of the carriage, and a release position in which the carriage can move. The latch comprises a latch element which is a free-floating latch element 33 mounted on the carriage having a latching part adapted to engage the rail and an operating part which consists of a linear portion adjacent a fixed planar surface and an operating arm extending away from the surface. When pressure is applied to the operating arm the latch moves in a pivotal manner about an arcuate surface formed by a bent part of the latch between the linear portion of the operating part and the arm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229963-A (GB)
Title: Security card
Inventor: DIXON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1990-03-06
Abstract: A security card (1) has an imagable layer in the signature region (3), the layer being imagable by electronically controlled means. The image may be a portrait (8), signature or fingerprint. The layer may be PVC or metallised. Electronic imaging methods include laser or thermal imaging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245838-A (GB)
Title: The golf stance and swing director
Inventor: HOWARD CHRISTOPHER ROWLATT
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1990-07-11
Abstract: The stance and swing director is a golfing aid consisting of two elongate members 10 and 12, connected at pivot 8 wherein member 10 has a horizontal index line and member 12 has a scale 16 cooperable with the index line. Its function is to establish a square stance and correct clubface alignment at address, for both righthanded and lefthanded golfers, when executing three different types of shot; namely the straight shot, draw and fade. The director is opened to 90 degrees for use. And the scale 16 on member 12 is used to determine the correct angle for the stance when effecting the shot. The scale 16 includes a central line indicating 90 degrees for the straight sheet, a top line on either side of member 10 (see figure 2) to indicate the draw position and a bottom line to indicate the fade position. Member 10 also includes index line 14 as a ball position and club face alignment indicator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235873-A (GB)
Title: Decorated picture mounts
Inventor: HOLMES ALAN FREDRIC
IPC: B44C5/02
Filed: 1990-09-17
Abstract: A border decoration for picture mounts or the like, comprises one or more decorative paper strips (16) having an adhesive coating on one face which is releasably adhered to a backing sheet or strip (17), the product being preferably in roll form and packaged in a box from which it may be dispensed through a slot. The adhesive coating is of the type which will enable the strip once applied to a substrate to be lifted therefrom and repositioned prior to final burnishing. The width of the strip or strips (16) is less than that of the backing sheet (17) to facilitate release of the strip or strips (16) and to protect the outer edges thereof. Two or more of the strips (16) may be spaced apart on backing strip (17) or divided only by a cut line (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249020-A (GB)
Title: A bracket for a hanging flower basket or the like
Inventor: MCIVOR DAVID
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 1990-10-23
Abstract: A bracket for hanging a flower basket or the like on a fencing post comprises one or more upright members (10, 15) attached to hooks (17) which locate over the top of a concrete fencing post. Between a pair of said upright members (15) there extend upper and lower members (14) to which is attached an inverted L-shaped hanging bracket (10, 11) on the outer end of which may be suspended the hanging ring of a flower basket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263445-A (GB)
Title: Embossed coloured painting
Inventor: HASSALL JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: B44D3/22
Filed: 1990-11-07
Abstract: Embossed coloured paintings are produced by applying coloured transparent fluids onto blown vinyl wallcoverings.
Patent GB-2239302-A (GB)
Title: Flexible two-layered plastics conduit
Inventor: DAL PALU ATTILIO
IPC: F16L11/11
Filed: 1990-12-17
Abstract: A flexible conduit (1) for vehicle engine coolant circuits, which conduit (1) comprises a series of at least a first relatively rigid portion (4) and a second relatively deformable bellows portion (5) capable of being deformed at least into a curved portion; and an inner (8) and outer (7) wall made of different plastic materials eg. polythene and nylon respectively. The conduit may include integral end couplings eg. 12, 12, may be coupled in lengths eg. (Fig 4 not shown) or may comprise T-pieces which may comprise an inner actual support layer 33. A groove 17 may be included in a portion 4 for locating a conduit support 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252225-A (GB)
Title: Fishing bait
Inventor: BAKER ROBERT GORDON
IPC: A01K85/00
Filed: 1991-01-22
Abstract: A fishing bait 22 made from edible, synthetic material and in the shape of a maggot. Apparatus for producing the bait comprises an extruder, (16, Fig. 2), which extrudes a fish edible paste to a pair of rollers (20) which have complementary indentations, each in the shape of half a maggot, such that the paste is cut and pressed into maggot-shaped segments by the rollers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254883-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine exhaust system.
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 1991-04-15
Abstract: An exhaust system is described for an internal combustion engine, which comprises a first catalytic converter (34) arranged in the exhaust downpipe in close proximity to the engine, and a second catalytic converter (42) arranged further from the engine in series with the first catalytic converter (34). A by-pass pipe (32) is connected in parallel with the section of the exhaust downpipe containing the first catalytic converter (34), a shut-off valve (40) is arranged in the by-pass pipe (32) for closing the by-pass pipe (32) when the engine is cold so that the exhaust gases flow through the first catalytic converter (34) and a pressure relief valve (38) is arranged in series with the first catalytic converter (34) for increasing the exhaust back pressure when the shut-off valve (40) is closed and the exhaust gases flow through the first catalytic converter (34).
Patent GB-2243116-A (GB)
Title: Printing system
Inventor: LEWICKI JR WALTER J
IPC: G03G15/01
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: This invention involves both a process and apparatus for printing an image on a removable thicker dielectric layer (5, 10) than conventionally used in other systems. The dielectric layer (5, 10) is at least 0.2 mils thick and is fed to a conductive support (1) and after it is imaged, developed and fixed it is separated from the support (1). The toner used preferably incorporates a resin of the same family resin as used in the dielectric layer or layers. The imaged layer may be attached to a base such as a tile or wallpaper support structure. The base support substantially strengthens the dielectric layer which is important for shipping, storage, ultimate use and durability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255841-A (GB)
Title: Portable expansion device for note-book computer
Inventor: MA HSI KUANG
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1991-05-14
Abstract: A portable note-book computer expansion device for holding and connecting a note-book computer to increase its capacity and functions comprises a base 1 having a mother board 2, which has a plurality of expansion slots 21 for mounting a variety of expansion cards 4, a hard disk drive 5 and a floppy disk drive 6 fastened therein, and a holder 3 mounted on the base at the top for holding a note- book computer permitting the expansion cards, hard disk drive and floppy disk drive to be respectively connected to the note-book computer via expansion ports of the computer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244593-A (GB)
Title: Compressed envelope of solid electrolyte for use as cell electrode holder
Inventor: BONES ROGER JOHN
IPC: H01M50/469
Filed: 1991-05-16
Abstract: A laterally compressed envelope 10 of solid electrolyte material for use as an electrode holder in a high temperature, rechargeable electrochemical cell e.g. a sodium/sulphur cell has two opposed major faces 12 sealed together along at least part of the periphery 14, 16 of the envelope, each major face being provided by a sheet 18, 20 of said solid electrolyte material, each sheet being provided on its inner surface with a plurality of ribs or corrugations 22 extending alongside one another, each rib or corrugation of each said sheet crossing over a plurality of the ribs or corrugations 22 of the other said sheet. The envelope has an internal volume, between the sheets, defined at least in part by grooves or valleys between the ribs or crests of the corrugations. Each part of said internal volume is in communication with each other part of said internal volume. The invention also provides a method of making the envelope, and an electrochemical cell in which the envelope forms an electrode holder.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257379-A (GB)
Title: Comminution in a planetary mill.
Inventor: FALCON-STEWARD HUGH ROBIN
IPC: B02C17/08
Filed: 1991-07-09
Abstract: In a process, eg. wet, for comminuting a material in a planetary mill, eg. in which the product comprises at least 40% by weight of particles, have an equivalent spherical diameter smaller than 2 microns the material is either ground autogenously or in the presence of a grinding medium consisting of particles, not larger than 1 mm. Examples relate to grinding of marble powder/sand (Ex 1-3), autogenous grinding of marble chips (Ex 4 + 5), grinding of coarse kaolinitic clay/sand (Ex 6) and mica/alumina granules (Ex 7). Suitable planetary apparatus comprises a support (4, Fig 1 not shown) which is rotatable about a primary axis and a grinding vessel (17), defining a grinding chamber, which is mounted on the support (4) for rotation about a secondary axis which is substantially parallel to the primary axis. The grinding vessel (17) has an inlet (34) for a feed suspension of particulate solid material and an outlet (36) for a suspension for a fine product. The grinding vessel (17) communicates with the outlet (36), through a screen (35) eg a helix of wedge shaped material with a spacing between the turns not greater than 0.3 mm. Inlet 34, Fig 4 may comprise a scoop 57, Fig 5, and a helix 53 which rotate with vessel 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258857-A (GB)
Title: Box for artists'materials
Inventor: EATON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 1991-08-21
Abstract: A box for artists' materials comprises a base 1 including at least one compartment 12 for holding the materials, a lid 2 hingedly connected to the base 1, and a drawing board 4 which can be stored in the base 1. The board 4 may be removed and inserted into respective slots 5, 6 in the edges of the lid 2 and base 1 remote from the hinge 16 so as to prop open the lid and support the board 4 at a convenient angle for working. The lid 2 comprises a glazed frame through which artwork on the board 4 may be viewed when the lid is closed with the board inside the box, and means are provided for hanging the box on a vertical wall to display the artwork. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247465-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic process for the production of synthesis gas by means of reforming and combustion reactions
Inventor: BASINI LUCA
IPC: B01J23/40
Filed: 1991-08-22
Abstract: In a catalytic process for the production of synthesic gas comprising two reaction stages in one or more reactors, the first stage (R1) comprises carrying out exothermic combustion reactions by making a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture or carbon react with air and/or oxygen, and the second stage (R2) comprises carrying out reforming reactions by making the products of the combustion reaction react with a hydrocarbon or a hydrocarbon mixture, having a number of carbon atoms no higher than 10, with the assistance of a catalytic system comprising:  - one or more compounds of metals of the platinum group; and - a support comprising inorganic compounds, in which the percentage by weight of the metal or metals of the platinum group in the catalytic system is between 0.01 and 20%. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261773-A (GB)
Title: Transmission line connectors and assemblies thereof
Inventor: DOOLEY ANDREW PHILIP CHARLES
IPC: H01R9/26
Filed: 1991-11-15
Abstract: in a transmission wire or line connector sub-assembly capable of installation with one or more other such sub assemblies as a modular connector assembly, the connector sub-assembly comprises a connector unit (1) provided with two ports interconnected by means of an intermediate contact member; and two connector blocks (9), each carrying a primary contact, said primary contact being arranged at a connector block port and thereof to disconnectably engage the intermediate contact one at each of the connector unit ports, and at another end being arranged to receive an exchange or a subscriber transmission line and electrically connect the same to said primary contact, whereby, on engagement of the connector block port with a connection unit port, to make electrical connection with the intermediate contact therein. Unit (1) is in two halves held together by a body snap fitting with a rail (8). Block (9) comprises hinged parts closeable to make an id connection. Unit (1) includes a straight through contact, a test contact (3) and a surge arrester. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262182-A (GB)
Title: Harmony slide rule
Inventor: FORSTER BRENDA CORALIE
IPC: G09B15/00
Filed: 1991-12-05
Abstract: A double-sided slide rule, one side for major and the reverse for minor keys, printed on the left with numbers 1 - 7 which indicate the seven different chords of a scale. On the right of the number is an aperture D the same length. The chords are printed in order on a separate rule C which slides up and down. Seven chords appear in the aperture alongside the numbers 1 - 7; to the right of the aperture is the musical description of the chords and their relationships to others. Thus by sliding the rule and placing the tonic or key chord level with the No. 1. all the other chords fall into their relative positions and have their description on-the right. For quick easy reference a list of keys in their sharp and flat order is printed on top. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255009-A (GB)
Title: Attaching upholstery to chair frame
Inventor: RILEY PETER
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 1992-03-02
Abstract: A chair comprising a frame (1) which defines the shape of the chair and having an upholstery covering over at least a part of the frame. Associated with the frame is an upholstery location channel (18). A portion of the covering locates through the channel (18) and is associated with securement means (48) which are attached to the frame. The assembly of the upholstery covering onto the frame is easy, and the covering may be easily replaced by a replacement cover.
Patent GB-2267772-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machines
Inventor: DINNING ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 1992-06-11
Abstract: A gaming machine such as a fruit machine comprises a cabinet, and a rolling element e.g. in the form of a ball or roller mounted in the cabinet so that the upper portion of the element is accessible to the machine player. Transducer means (not shown) responsive to rolling movement of the element provide a control signal, and control means responsive to the control signal influence, at least at times, the course or result of a game played on the machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255549-A (GB)
Title: Tape dispensers
Inventor: TAYLOR GERALD MAURICE
IPC: B65H35/07
Filed: 1992-07-01
Abstract: A tape dispenser for adhesive tape (36) comprises a housing, carriage means (22) within the housing for mounting a reel (37) of tape (36), an aperture (51) in the housing through which the tape is arranged to be dispensed on to a surface, applicator rollers (27, 25) within the housing movable to apply the tape to said surface, and a cutter blade (46) within the housing to sever the tape. The cutter blade (46) is retracted when the applicator rollers (27, 25) apply the tape to said surface. At the completion of the applicator the applicator rollers (27, 25) in their withdrawal cause the tape (36) to be presented under tension to the cutter blade to be severed thereby. A push-button (31), controls operation of the dispenser. Depression of the push-button (31) causes the whole carriage (22) inclusive of the tape reel (37) to be displaced towards the application surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259639-A (GB)
Title: Footwear
Inventor: HENDRY JAMES MILLS
IPC: A43B5/02
Filed: 1992-09-17
Abstract: An article of footwear eg a football boot is characterised by having at least one region/zone (5) at which frictional interaction during contact between a ball and a said region/zone is enhanced. Each said region/zone is such that the reaction between a said zone and a ball on impact between the ball and the zone is such as to facilitate the production of a relative movement between the article of footwear and ball which is such as to cause the ball to follow a desired linear/curved trajectory. The region may have protrusions or recesses which may be regularly or randomly arranged. The regions may be formed during manufacture or a panel may be attached to an existing boot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271739-A (GB)
Title: Process for pultruding fiber reinforced furan composites
Inventor: MA CHEN-CHI MARTIN
IPC: B29C70/52
Filed: 1992-10-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pultrusion process for preparing fiber reinforced furan resin composites by drawing a plurality of continuous filaments through an impregnating bath of liquid furan to wet-out the filaments with the resin and a squeeze orifice for removal of excess resin and air, and continuously pulling the resin-impregnated filament through a pultrusion die to heat and cure the resin. The liquid furan resin contains a furfuryl alcohol prepolymer and a minor portion of an acid catalyst, and is maintained at a temperature of 15 - 35 DEG C and has a viscosity of 500 - 3000 cps during the impregnating step. A postcuring treatment may be optionally employed to the pultruded fiber reinforced furan resin composites for improving their mechanical properties, which includes heating the pultruded composites at a temperature of 100 - 220 DEG C for a period of 1 - 18 hours. Adding 1 - 15 wt% of mineral fillers may also improve the mechanical properties of the pultruded composites.
Patent GB-2272751-A (GB)
Title: Steam accumulators
Inventor: LUNG MU-YEN
IPC: F22B33/18
Filed: 1992-11-19
Abstract: A steam generation system comprises a steam boiler 20, a steam accumulator 10 connected to a production machine 55 via a pipe 77c the steam accumulator having a closed chamber containing soft water and steam produced from the water, a first pipe line 77a for leading steam from the boiler 20 into the water in the steam accumulator, and a second pipe 77b for leading steam and high temperature water from the steam accumulator into the boiler. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264820-A (GB)
Title: Electric connector between thermocouple and gas tap
Inventor: TURCI GIORGIO
IPC: F16K31/64
Filed: 1993-02-15
Abstract: A tap with a control thermocouple for appliances which operate on gas such as cookers and water heaters, is connected to a terminal of a thermocouple. The connection between the terminal of the thermocouple (10) and the solenoid of the valve which is internal to the tap (15) is made by means of a readily releasable plug-in connector (131). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277447-A (GB)
Title: Tampon applicator
Inventor: KING WITNEY MILNER
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1993-04-13
Abstract: A tampon applicator (10) comprises an inner part (12) containing a tampon (24), the inner part being telescopically received within an outer part (14). The upper ends (16, 20) of the inner and outer parts comprise internal and external frangible walls between which is arranged an additive, eg. a lubricant gel (46). The tampon is retained by a lug (50). In use, the inner part is drawn downwardly to break the internal frangible wall and release the gel onto the tampon. The inner part is then telescoped into the outer part, thereby forcing the tampon upwardly to pass through the gel and be ejected through the frangible end. <IMAGE>