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Patent GB-2194340-A (GB)
Title: Moisture content measurement
Inventor: CHOUIKHI SIDI MOHAMED
IPC: G01N22/04
Filed: 1986-08-21
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the moisture content of a substance comprises RF probe means 2 positionable in contact with a selected substance 1 and operable to transmit an RF signal into the substance from a source 3 of RF signals, means 3 responsive to the reflected RF signal for measuring the complex coefficient of reflection at the interface of the probe means and the substance, means 4 responsive to the measurement of the complex coefficient of reflection for converting the latter to complex permittivity, and means 4 for correlating, against predetermined standards, the complex permittivity with moisture content to provide a measurement of the moisture content of the substance at the probe means. The probe means 2 may comprise coaxial inner (6, Fig. 2) and outer (5, Fig. 2) conductors separated by a dielectric material (7, Fig. 2) and capped by a PTFE disc (8, Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179378-A (GB)
Title: Building system
Inventor: MARCEL ANTOINE-ADEL
IPC: E04B2/02
Filed: 1986-09-22
Abstract: A building system for the construction of walls is provided comprising the employment of prefabricated blocks having compound shapes which are such that at least a majority thereof each exhibit projections and/or recesses arranged to co-operate interlockingly with the projections and/or recesses of other blocks of the system, whereby said interlocking blocks can be assembled without the essential use of mortar or other intervening binding material. Illustrated blocks are basically Z-shaped, consisting of two block-form parts which overlap each other at all four sides thereof. Each of these four sides is basically of acute-angled Z-shape in cross-section, with the middle limb of the Z extending in the plane of the block. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200404-A (GB)
Title: Priming pumping systems
Inventor: SMITH HARRY
IPC: F04D9/00
Filed: 1987-01-26
Abstract: A pumping system has a pump 1 located at an elevated position with respect to a stock tank 2. The suction leg 4 of the pump is connected to the tangential port of a vortex diode 6 located in the stock tank with the axial port 10 of the diode communicating with the stock tank. A priming liquid feed supply 7, 8 is connected to the suction leg between the pump and the vortex diode. On priming the pump, priming liquid from the feed supply fills the suction leg and flows up through the pump 1 due to the high resistance to reverse flow into the tank created by the vortex diode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206025-A (GB)
Title: Animal trap with rotative arc doors
Inventor: CHU ALAN CHUNGMAN
IPC: A01M23/18
Filed: 1987-06-16
Abstract: An animal trap has two open ends which are closable by pivoting doors 2 of arcuate shape. Each door is controlled by a latch 4. When the trap is set the doors 2, 2 are held open by a clamp formed by spring 6 which holds latches 4. Trigger 3 drops when an animal steps on its lower rim so that the latches move so as to close both doors 2 simultaneously. Door locks 5 prevent the doors opening again. Such a trap makes it easier to catch mice which will not readily enter a trap with only one opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195759-A (GB)
Title: Simulated solid fuel gas fire
Inventor: MINCHIN LESLIE THOMAS
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1987-08-05
Abstract: A fuel effect gas fire employs a bed 1 of refractory imitation fuel, lying upon a row of refractory rods 2 and heated by flame from a gas burner 3 directed from the front to the back of the fireplace. In order to increase the thermal efficiency a refractory bed 4 is mounted below the flame and glows to incandescence; a plaque 12 is also mounted behind and above the fuel bed bed 4 and plaque 12 being provided with protuberances 14, 16 respectively. Room air drawn in at the base of the appliance travels up through hollow side chambers and is conducted thence to a heat exchanger 5 in or below the flue outlet, the warm air finally being emitted through orifices 10 in a hood 11. The flue gases pass through the heat exchanger, giving up some of their heat before passing to the flue spigot 7 and house chimney. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203284-A (GB)
Title: Cathode ray tubes
Inventor: INADA KOKI
IPC: H01J9/227
Filed: 1988-02-19
Abstract: A method of making a phosphor pattern on a panel (1) of a colour cathode ray tube comprises forming a light absorptive layer (2) of a predetermined pattern, coating the entire inner surface with a photosensitive resin, exposing with light to form a protective layer (3), forming a resist layer (4a) on portions of the protective layer (3) other than the portion to be occupied by the first colour (Figs 2D and 2E), coating a phosphor slurry (6) containing a photosensitive agent and a phosphor of the first colour, the photosensitive agent being non-removable by an inverting agent which removes the resist layer (4a), exposing from the outer surface of the panel (1), developing the exposed surface, and removing the resist layer (4a) on the other portions using the inverting agent to give a phosphor stripe (6a Fig 2H), and repeating the steps of forming the phosphor strips (7,8 Fig 2I) for at least one further colour. The resin and the agent may be polyvinyl alcohol- stilbazolium resin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218205-A (GB)
Title: Device for defining a profile
Inventor: ROSE GEOFFREY SAMUEL
IPC: G01B5/20
Filed: 1988-05-06
Abstract: There is disclosed a device 1 for defining a desired profile by being placed against an existing structure to reproduce the profile of that structure for replacement purposes, e.g. in the manufacture of replacement windows for existing bay windows, and which comprises a number of elongate members 2, 3 and 4 each pivotally connected at each end thereof to an adjacent elongate member such that the angle between adjacent members can be adjusted, and locking means is provided for locking adjacent members in any desired relative angular orientation. The elongate members may be extendable 10, 11, 20, 21. Linear and angular scales may be provided, and the device may include a spirit level 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206320-A (GB)
Title: Disassemblable cycle
Inventor: KELLER GEOFFREY MARK
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 1988-06-24
Abstract: A collapsible bicycle which requires a minimum number of tools for disassembly and reassembly. The bicycle includes a front portion 3, a handlebar assembly 4, a rear portion 6, a pedal operated drive assembly (not shown), a seat assembly 13, 14 and a frame 20. The bicycle may be disassembled to six or more component parts and then packed into a volume of approximately three cubic feet. Preferably all major parts are connected by sleeved tubes clamped together by nut and bolt connections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206694-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to gauge devices for and methods of setting the tappet clearance of overhead cam shaft
Inventor: STEWART DOUGLAS JOHN
IPC: G01B5/14
Filed: 1988-06-30
Abstract: The invention provides that a guage shaft 24 is positioned by means of bearings 26, 28 on an overhead camshaft engine in place of the camshaft. The gauge shaft carries a measuring micrometer 36 whose leg can be zeroed in a position corresponding to the position of the heel of the cams which operate the tappets. The reading of the micrometer when the leg engages a bucket of a tappet is indicative of the actual tappet clearance and the tappet can thereafter be shimmed to give the tappet a predetermined clearance. The measuring micrometer is adjustable on the shaft by being carried by a block 38 which is slidable on the shaft. The shaft is slotted 34 to allow the feeler leg of the micrometer to pass therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221234-A (GB)
Title: Grooved paving slabs
Inventor: DODDS ALLAN GEDDES
IPC: A61H3/06
Filed: 1988-07-27
Abstract: A paving slab has an upper surface provided with a plurality of grooves substantially identical in shape, each groove comprising two sloping surfaces, one surface being substantially vertically oriented with respect to the horizontal and the other surface being oriented at an angle of less than 45 DEG  to the horizontal. The slab provides a blind person with directional information.
Patent GB-2215604-A (GB)
Title: Spirometer unit
Inventor: RANTALA BORJE
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 1989-01-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a spirometer connectable to an intubation tube and a sampling connector for a gas analyzer. Spirometer (18) and sampling connector (2) are manufactured so that, in operation, they make up a single unit which is linked to pressure and/or flow measuring elements (12, 13) as well as via a sampling tube (9) to a gas analyzer (10). Connector (2) is positioned between intubation tube (1) and respirator (4) and fitted with at least two outflow tubes (6a, 7a, 9a). Relative to the outflow tube (9a) of gas analyzer (10), said spirometer (18) is located on the side facing said intubation tube (1).
Patent GB-2219454-A (GB)
Title: Portable radio equipment having a display and aerial
Inventor: YAMASHITA MASAYOSHI
IPC: H01Q7/00
Filed: 1989-06-02
Abstract: In a portable radio a frame 18(a,b) of conductive material holds display 16 in place. To avoid any influence of the metal of the frame on the gain of the aerial, the frame forms part of the aerial, along with elements (18A), 22A, 22B. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293729-A (GB)
Title: A ciphering device
Inventor: OBERMEIER SIEGFRIED
IPC: H04L9/12
Filed: 1989-06-28
Abstract: Ciphering devices for the enciphering of bit streams having high bit rates use multiplex technology, a plurality of enciphering sub-units (VSn) and deciphering sub-units (ESn Fig 3) which have a low power requirement and which comprise integrated modules designed in CMOS- technology being operated in parallel. To synchronise the sub-units, a receiver sends a synch request which, via switches U1 - U4, causes the enciphering units to encipher the signal generator SG output. The resultant signal when deciphered (Fig 3) is recognised by the flame synch unit (SYNC-R Fig 3). The signal, enciphered during synchronization by the respective sub-units, may be different for each (Fig 4). Speech and data may be transmitted at rates exceeding 100 Mb/s. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234479-A (GB)
Title: Support ring for a collapsible bag
Inventor: KERRIDGE STEPHEN
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 1989-07-29
Abstract: A support ring (21) for a collapsible bag, used for material handling especially in laundries, is in the form of a polygon having between five and ten sides. A hexagon is preferred. The ring (21) is supportable from an overhead conveyor (14) by brackets (22) located at opposite balance points for the ring (21). The polygon encloses an area which is at least the same area as a circle with a diameter equal to the distance (D1) between the brackets (22) in which case the width (W) of the ring is smaller than said distance (D1), or a greater area than said circle when the width (W2) of the ring is substantially equal to said distance (D2) between the brackets (32).
Patent GB-2240300-A (GB)
Title: Blow mould having cooling channels
Inventor: HANNA NASR HABIB
IPC: B29C49/48
Filed: 1990-01-24
Abstract: A blow-mould has an outer shell (2) defining a chamber, and an inner shell (4) receivable and locatable within the chamber and whose inner surface (12) defines with neck and base inserts (56, 64, 68) the mould cavity. The inner shell (4) is formed with open cooling fluid channels (14) in its external surface, and the outer shell (2) is arranged to close off the channels so as to define with the inner shell a path for cooling fluid to flow through the mould. Alternatively, the inner surface of outer shell (2) may be formed with open cooling fluid channels which are in addition to, or instead of the channels (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227652-A (GB)
Title: Furniture
Inventor: HUMPHRIES ANNE BERNADETTE
IPC: A47D11/00
Filed: 1990-01-26
Abstract: An item of furniture comprises a table having drawers or shelves 2 and storage bins 7 in combination with a baby's chair 12. The table also has a flat surface 1 for laying the baby on when changing nappies. In an alternative arrangement two such flat surfaces are provided (Fig 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231252-A (GB)
Title: Method of preventing edible oils and fats from deteriorating
Inventor: TAKASHINA SHOICHI
IPC: A23L3/3418
Filed: 1990-04-12
Abstract: A method for preventing refined edible oils and fats from deteriorating during transportation and/or storage thereof over a prolonged period of time in which the refined edible oils and fats are stored and/or transported under an atmosphere rich in nitrogen gas. The nitrogen-enriched atmosphere contains nitrogen in a concentration not lower than 99.5%.
Patent GB-2254211-A (GB)
Title: Current mirrors
Inventor: RUSZNYAK ANDREAS
IPC: G05F3/26
Filed: 1990-06-07
Abstract: A current mirror 20 includes a first MOS transistor Q3 and a second MOS transistor Q4. The arrangement includes switches 21, 22, 23 and 24 arranged into a crossover network 25 comprising two pairs of change over switches, respectively switch pair 21 and 24 and switch pair 22 and 23. The arrangement is such the drain of Q3 may be connected to the input (switch 21 closed, switch 24 open) or the output (switch 21 open, switch 24 closed) and that the same is true with respect to Q4 (in switches 22 and 23). When Q3 is connected to the input and Q4 to the output a current mirror is formed with Q3 as sense and Q4 as output transistor and when Q4 is connected to the input and Q3 to the output a current mirror is formed with Q4 as sense and Q3 as output transistor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246539-A (GB)
Title: Marking scaffolding tubes
Inventor: LINE FRANK THOMAS
IPC: B41F17/10
Filed: 1990-06-13
Abstract: A strip of paint applied along the length of a scaffolding tube (15) renders the scaffolding tube (15) readily identifiable. The strip may he applied by a roller (5). As the scaffolding tube (15) to be painted is advanced towards the roller (5) it actuates a sensor (14) which causes paint to flow into the centre of the roller (5) and through radially extending passageways (26) to a foam outer surface (6). A resilient O-ring permits paint under pressure to enter the foam but inhibits leakage of paint from the passageways (26) at other times. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to apparatus for manoeuvring a wheeled vehicle
Inventor: COULSTOCK PAUL ANDREW
IPC: B64F1/22
Filed: 1990-07-12
Abstract: Apparatus for manoeuvring a wheeled vehicle comprises a vehicle manipulator movable selectively towards the front or rear of a parked vehicle and including clamps (23) operable to engage and grip the front or rear wheels of the vehicle. The clamps are actuated via a lead screw mechanism (24), and are mounted on sections (3, 4) of a jib (1) which is tilted upwards by a frame (17) via a further load screw jack (27, 29). The manipulator is moved by an electric motor powered pinion co-operating with a rack set in the base of a guide channel (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234459-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive device for restoring the surface of a squash ball
Inventor: CAIN THOMAS EMMERSON
IPC: A63B47/00
Filed: 1990-07-24
Abstract: A device 10 for refurbishing the playing surface of a squash ball 18 or the like comprises an abrasive surface 17 and an annular support 14 to support the abrasive surface 17 close to a squash ball engaging zone 16. In use of the device 10, the squash ball surface 19 is brought into interengagement with the abrasive surface 17 and subjected to abrasion by means of relative movement between the interengaging ball surface 19 and the abrasive surface so as to restore the playing surface to the squash ball 18. In an alternative construction, an open weave fabric mesh coated with abrasive particles for abrading a ball is carried by a squash-racket shaped body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250278-A (GB)
Title: Sintering process employing thermal detection
Inventor: PRICE COLIN
IPC: C22B1/20
Filed: 1990-10-16
Abstract: The invention is used to predict the burnthrough point for a sinter strand (9) to sinter iron ore finds before charging to a blast furnace. A series of thermocouples measure the temperature of the extracted fumes at a number of windbox (5) positions, and by manipulating these data estimates of the burnthrough point can be obtained. The invention particularly is concerned with the estimation of the transverse variation of the burnthrough point, and separate estimates of the burnthrough point are made for a number of zones transversing the strand. The invention may be used to control the charging of the sinter onto the strand so as to optimise the burnthrough point position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250762-A (GB)
Title: Soil treatment
Inventor: FEAKINS GRAHAM ALLAN
IPC: E02D3/10
Filed: 1990-12-11
Abstract: The invention provides a device for soil treatment, the device comprising a composite of a filter material (4) and a stiff soil reinforcing element (1) combined in such a way as to provide at least one drainage channel (2, 3) within the device. According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of reinforcing and draining soil including incorporating in the soil the invention device.
Patent GB-2241787-A (GB)
Title: Method related to impedance detectors in radiosondes
Inventor: PONKALA JORMA
IPC: G01W1/08
Filed: 1991-01-29
Abstract: To improve the precision of impedance detector(s) in a radiosonde, the temperature of the detector or detectors (30) is measured by means of a thermocouple (20), in which one joint (23) of its thermoelements (21, 22) is placed in connection with, or at the proximity of, the detector to be measured, while the other joint (24) is placed in the atmosphere (SA) surrounding the detector. The difference (T1-T0) between the temperature (T1) prevailing in connection with the detector and the temperature (T0) in the surrounding atmosphere (SA) is thus detected. The output signal (fout) of the measurement coupling of the radiosonde is affected by means of an electric signal (U(t)) representing the difference (T1-T0) in temperature, which output signal contains the data concerning the meteorological quantity or quantities measured by means of the detector or detectors (30). The DC voltage (U0) obtained from the thermocouple (20) is converted by means of an inverter (60) or equivalent into an AC voltage (U(t)), by means of which the output signal (fout) of the measurement coupling is affected. The detector (30) may be a capacitive temperature or humidity detector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241941-A (GB)
Title: Charging containers with liquid
Inventor: WARDLE DAVID GRANT
IPC: B01F1/00
Filed: 1991-02-19
Abstract: A method of charging containers, especially thin-walled cans, with a lowly-carbonated liquid such a beer comprises dissolving carbon dioxide in the liquid, and dissolving nitrogen in the liquid with the liquid under a first pressure; holding the liquid containing dissolved carbon dioxide and nitrogen for at least ten minutes under a second pressure loss than the fret pressure with the liquid in a supersaturated state; and then closing the containers gas-tightly, whereby after closure dissolved gas comes out of solution to create a super-atmospheric internal pressure that resists deformation of the walls of the container. In the preferred embodiment beer in a tank 6 saturated with nitrogen from a source 10 is supersaturated by being passed through a venturi 26 supplied with a mixture of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, held in tank 6 for between 30 minutes and 24 hours, and then passed to a filler bowl 38 via a buffer tank 34. Preferably a cooler 30 is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245216-A (GB)
Title: Bagging arrangement for synthetic resin component processing apparatus.
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT SAMUEL
IPC: B29C43/12
Filed: 1991-04-04
Abstract: Component processing apparatus for curing and/or moulding synthetic resin composites in the production of components comprises a component support (11) on which a component (15) is mounted and on which is formed at or in the region of its periphery a sealing edge (14) extending around the periphery of the support (11), and a bagging arrangement for use with the support (11) comprising a collapsible bagging blanket (8) which in use is extended across the component (15) and the component support (11) and which is tensioned to bring it into engagement with the sealing edge (14) on the support. The component support is made re-entrant beyond the sealing edge (14) to form a re-entrant zone and the blanket (8) is so formed as to receive and receives at its periphery draw means (19) by which the length of the blanket periphery can be varied from an extended length which allows the blanket (8) to be placed over the component (15) and the component support (11) and into a covering disposition in which it covers the component (15) and the component suppport (11) and in which the blanket periphery extends beyond the sealing edge (14) on the component support (11) to a reduced length which in the covering disposition of the blanket (8) brings the blanket periphery into the re-entrant zone and the blanket (8) against the sealing edge (14) on the component support (11).
Patent GB-2247893-A (GB)
Title: Soaps from hydrogenated palm oil alkyl esters
Inventor: SUZUKI SEIJI
IPC: C11D9/00
Filed: 1991-09-02
Abstract: Palm oil is transesterified with a lower alkyl alcohol, and the product is hydrogenated to reduce the proportion of double bonds to less than 2% by weight. The fatty esters are saponified with alkali to provide an 18C soap which has improved stability.
Patent GB-2251157-A (GB)
Title: Telephone caller I.D. blocking system
Inventor: HASHIMOTO KAZUO
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1991-09-23
Abstract: In a caller ID telephone system, the calling party may prevent display of his telephone number to the called party. The caller dials an authorised blocking code composed of a 3 or 4 digit numerical code, e.g. by tone signals, before the conventional number. The telephone exchange detects that key number, and blocks sending the calling party telephone number to called party. At the receiving telephone station, the caller I.D. is normally detected after the first ring. If no I.D. is present, the set ceases ringing after the first ring and sets a relay which disconnects the set. The arrangement continues to revert ringing signals to the line and may, after a predetermined number of rings, activate an answering machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248253-A (GB)
Title: Spacers affording drainage for roofs
Inventor: VYSE RICHARD GEORGE
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 1991-09-23
Abstract: A spacer 5 of elastomeric material is inserted between roof sheets 2 and the purlins 1 supporting the roof sheets particularly at the points where the roof is fixed to the purlins and provides drainage channels moulded into the spacer to allow liquid to drain down the inside of the roof minimising the collection of liquid in the gap between the purlin and roof. The spacer may, as shown, have pimples affording the drainage channels. In other forms, grooves may replace the pimples. The spacer may be adhesive-backed, and supplied in roll form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252959-A (GB)
Title: Tape cassette housing
Inventor: HASHIZUME KENJI
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 1992-02-24
Abstract: A tape cassette housing (20) is capable of ensuring safety of a tape cassette in non-use of the tape cassette or during storage and transportation of the tape cassette. The tape cassette housing (20) includes a housing body (26), a cover (28), a hinge (34) for relatively openably connecting the housing body (26) and cover (28) to each other, and one or two pairs of projections (36, 36a, 36b) provided on an inner surface of one of the housing body (26) or cover (28). The projections (36, 36a, 36b) are arranged in a manner to positionally correspond to pressing members of a tape cassette for holding reels of the tape cassette through the pressing members when the tape cassette housing (20) is closed while receiving the tape cassette therein, to securely hold the pressing members resulting in rendering the reels immovable in the tape cassette without any clattering. The housing (20) may be provided with a locking mechanism for locking the housing body (26) and cover (28) together when the tape cassette housing (20) is closed, to thereby further enhance safety of the tape cassette. <IMAGE>