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Patent GB-2236718-A (GB)
Title: A conveyance for the transport of livestock
Inventor: HALL KENNETH ALAN
IPC: B60P3/04
Filed: 1989-10-12
Abstract: The conveyance which is particularly for the transport of injured horses, comprises a wheeled trailer 10, the rear part of which is open to the ground and to the rear, and an animal carrier 19 which is separable from the trailer and which can be received in the open rear part of the trailer. A winch 28 and cables 32, 34 are provided in the trailer 10 for attachment to the carrier 19 to lower and raise into and out of contact with the ground when it lies within the rear part of the trailer, and removable support beams 38, 39 are provided to support the carrier on the trailer when it has been raised from the ground. In use an injured horse is put on the carrier 19 when it is separate from the trailer, whereafter the trailer 10 is backed over the carrier, which is then raised and secured within the trailer for transport. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229999-A (GB)
Title: Paper feed
Inventor: MUSAKA MASATERU
IPC: B65H7/06
Filed: 1990-04-05
Abstract: A copier has sheet feeders including a tray movable between upper and lower sensed limits, and means for sensing a sheet jam while the tray is at the upper limits. The tray is automatically lowered a small distance so that the operator can clear the jam. Once the inspection door has been closed the tray is raised and operations resumed quickly. The sensors include pivotable arms interrupting light beams.
Patent GB-2240322-A (GB)
Title: Containers with removable lids
Inventor: BLANKS STEVEN JOHN
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1990-04-11
Abstract: An assembly of a removable lid and an open topped container has a peripheral retaining wall 18 on the lid received in a peripheral channel 9 on the container so that a retaining wall 10 on the container snap engages with the retaining wall 18 to provide a first peripheral seal. The retaining wall 18 partly defines a channel 21 in the lid within which is received a sealing wall part 11 on the container that partly defines the channel 9. During snap engagement between the lid and container, the distal end 16 of the wall part 11 abuts and slides over the lid retaining wall 18 so that the wall part 11 flexes to provide and maintain a second peripheral seal between that distal end 16 and the face 19 of the channel 21. As the sealing wall part 11 is received in the channel 21 a sealing face 17 of that wall part is urged into abutment with the face 22 of the channel 21 which opposes the face 19 thereof to provide a third peripheral seal. Preferably a fourth peripheral seal is provided by a distal end face 14 of the container retaining wall 10 abutting a flange 26 on the lid 1 and a fifth peripheral seal is provided by abutment between faces 30 and 31 respectively on the wall 18 and wall part 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245911-A (GB)
Title: Roof valleys
Inventor: WHITE DEREK CHARLES
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 1990-07-14
Abstract: A valley gutter 1 is constructed at the junction between a pair of inclined roof sections 2, 3 which each include a series of rafters 4 directed into the valley. Two rows of valley board sections 5 are suspended between the rafters 4 on support elements 6 as shown in Figure 2, secured thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238007-A (GB)
Title: Cooling tube
Inventor: WUNDERLICH BERND
IPC: C21D1/62
Filed: 1990-09-19
Abstract: A cooling tube for cooling rolled stock comprises introduction and guide tubes 1, 2 welded to respective outer cone members 3, 4. The cone members 3, 4 are threaded onto a sleeve 5 in which is mounted an inner cone member 7. Water is introduced via pipe 6. The outer cone members may be rotated to alter the pair of annular gaps between these and the inner cone member 7. The adjustability of the gap widths enables optimum cooling conditions to be provided for different stock diameters and rolling speeds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248474-A (GB)
Title: Stand pipe device
Inventor: GORE STEPHEN OAKLEIGH
IPC: E03B9/20
Filed: 1990-10-02
Abstract: A standpipe device for use with a flexible hose pipe (16) has a mounting (12) carrying a tap (10) provided with a coupling (14) for connection to the pipe, the mounting formation being carried on folding, telescopic or otherwise retractable legs (18) so that the mounting formation and tap are supported stably above ground level for the convenient filling of buckets or other containers from the tap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236743-A (GB)
Title: A separating device
Inventor: HAUSTEIN KARLHEINZ
IPC: B65H3/00
Filed: 1990-10-11
Abstract: A device for separating articles such as ladies' tights, comprising gripper elements (3, 4) mounted on a refrigerating body (2) grasp the fabric surface of the uppermost article to be separated in at least two places, and said article is separated from the remainder of this stack and grasped by means of a laterally disposed gripper system (6) upon lowering of the stack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237337-A (GB)
Title: Crankshaft bearing
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TOMOYA
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 1990-10-12
Abstract: A sleeve bearing 6a, 6b for supporting a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine is secured to a bush 5. The bush is made of aluminum alloy. and a bearing housing 3, 3a formed by the cylinder block is cast around it, thereby creating a bond of high strength. Since the bush, like the crankshaft, has a small thermal expansion coefficient, the clearance between the sleeve bearing and the crankshaft remains constant as the engine heats up in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241491-A (GB)
Title: Lock ring for tape-like recording media wound as a roll of tape
Inventor: FRIESE JOERN
IPC: G11B23/00
Filed: 1991-02-26
Abstract: A lock ring (5; 16) for tape-like or strip-like recording media wound as a roll of tape (3; 19), in particular magnetic tapes, is provided with one or more resilient pressure elements (11; 20; 26) for the free tape beginning. The pressure element can be advantageously used both in conjunction with an automatic self-threading ring and with conventional lock ring-only systems. The arrangement is such that when the lock ring is closed element 11 rests against the outer circumference of the roll of tape and when the lock ring is open the element is spaced from the tape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241908-A (GB)
Title: Spray head with angled tubes
Inventor: BISHOP PAUL W
IPC: B05B1/30
Filed: 1991-03-11
Abstract: A substantially cylindrical fluid dispersing body defining a cylindrical recess and having a front end and a trailing end, said body having an annular shoulder (11) integral with said body disposed at said trailing end, said annular shoulder having a system of body openings (12) substantially axially disposed on said annular shoulder, a projection (2) integral with said body extending from said annular shoulder, said projection having a base portion substantially axially disposed, concentric to, and interiorly of said substantially axially disposed body openings, said annular shoulder defining a central recess (17) disposed interiorly of said body openings; tubes (3) projecting from said substantially axially disposed openings, through said projection, and extending out of said projection, said tubes extending at an angle away from the horizontal central axis of said body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242958-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric mounting
Inventor: SKIPPER JOHN BOWKER
IPC: B62D33/06
Filed: 1991-03-26
Abstract: An fluid-filled elastomeric mounting (40) for a vehicle cab suspension comprises an inner rigid member (41), an outer rigid member (42) which surrounds and is spaced from the inner rigid member, a pair of longitudinally spaced load-bearing annular elastomeric elements (45) which interconnect the rigid members and define a fluid chamber (52), and in the fluid chamber a partition member (54) secured to the inner rigid member (41) to provide fluid damping in response to relative longitudinal movement of the rigid members. The partition member incorporates an elastomeric buffer (57) arranged to be subject to radial compression when a predetermined level of relative movement of the rigid members is exceeded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254890-A (GB)
Title: Raising liquids; dredging apparatus.
Inventor: FALDI GIOVANNI
IPC: E02F3/92
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: For the dredging of soundings of difficult or dangerous access, the known submersed pump has the inlet ducts of the pumping chambers 22 are connected to only one hose 32 of adjustable length. The hose 32 has a dredging shovel 28 or suction head 130 at its outer end. The pump is preferably as described in specification 1390982. Preferably the dredging shovel has a screening grid across its opening, and may be manoeuvred relative to a pontoon 26 by an arrangement of arms and ropes and capstans. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246046-A (GB)
Title: Half tone image processing with scale reduction
Inventor: KAWATA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: H04N1/405
Filed: 1991-05-01
Abstract: A half tone image processing circuit in which samples of an image signal are compared 6 with elements of a dither matrix 5 to generate a binary image signal, includes a scale reduction circuit 8 for cancelling predetermined bits and lines from the binary image signal to effect a reduction in size of an image produced in accordance with the binary image signal. The dither matrix generation circuit (5) sequentially outputs the dither elements in response to a clock signal, and during scale reduction, the incrementing of the dither generation circuit is halted 8a, 8b when samples are received that correspond to the bits and lines to be cancelled, so as to avoid picture quality degradation by maintaining continuity of the dither generation pattern. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245940-A (GB)
Title: Anti-creep control of automatic transmission
Inventor: SATO YOICHI
IPC: F16H59/54
Filed: 1991-06-13
Abstract: An automatic transmission for carrying out speed changes in a vehicle is controlled in accordance with predetermined characteristics in response to engine load and vehicle speed by carrying out an anticreep control. The anti-creep control is carried out by stopping the power transmission to, or decreasing the transmitting torque preferably by shifting up to the output side of the transmission when a braking apparatus is operated when the engine is idling and when the vehicle is substantially stopped. The anticreep control is continued once the anti-creep control has been started even if thereafter the braking system ceases to operate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259341-A (GB)
Title: Recreational vehicle direct sewage hose and connector
Inventor: MILLER EMLYN ROBERT
IPC: B60R15/00
Filed: 1991-09-09
Abstract: A flexible hose 5 with push fit connectors 6, (7) at each end. One end 6 couples to a special ground connection 1 which is attached to the sewer pipe the other end is attached to a special connection (8) on a recreational vehicle for the purpose of directly transmitting effluent or waste liquid from the vehicle to the sewer or septic tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250854-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for containing wastes
Inventor: BUCKLE JOHN
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 1991-11-27
Abstract: Wastes are placed in a container 1, and the container 1 is closed by a lid 4 having a port 5 sealed by a disc. A cutting tool having a hollow drive stern pierces the disc. A grout slurry is fed through the stern so as to discharge into the container 1 and embed the wastes in the grout when set. The wastes may be contained in a crate 2 in the container 1, and may also take the form of a glove box 3 which itself contains waste objects. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267375-A (GB)
Title: Detection system comprising a fence and detector.
Inventor: CASSWELL PETER HENRY
IPC: G08B13/12
Filed: 1992-04-13
Abstract: The detection system comprises a strand 5 usually of galvanised wire and a detector 1. The strand can be stretched between fence posts and eyelets used to guide the free movement of the strand and a detector located at one end of the length of the strand. If the strand is stretched by a small amount, the resulting stretch is passed to the detector and the electrical change in the resistance of the detector is received in the electronic controller and an alarm generated. The strand may be electrically conductive and connected in series with its detector so that breakage of the strand may also be detected. The detector comprises carbon-impregnated, electrically conductive synthetic rubber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269321-A (GB)
Title: Implantable occluder device
Inventor: REDINGTON ANDREW
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: An occluder device (1) for a body duct comprises first and second expansion assemblies (2, 3) connected to each other and provided with attachment means (6) for connection to a wire and catheter positioning system, each assembly (2, 3) comprising a web of material (4) and at least three resilient arms (5) projecting, when undeformed, radially from the device and carrying the web (4), the arms being resiliently biased apart to open up and resiliently deformable to close down the associated web in an umbrella-like manner. The assemblies (2, 3) are joined at their central portions and arranged oppositely to each other. Each arm (5) is bent through an angle such that, when the webs (4) are opened up, the distal ends of the arms (5) of each web point generally towards the other web and the two webs are biased into contact with one another at their peripheries.
Patent GB-2259861-A (GB)
Title: Golf club shaft
Inventor: VICENT BENO T
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 1992-09-11
Abstract: A shaft for a golf club formed by a tubular profile comprising several portions, an upper portion L2 adapted to receive the club grip extended downwards by an upper intermediate zone L4 followed by a central zone L5, and then by a lower intermediate zone L3, and finally by a lower portion L1 adapted to be engaged in the club head, characterised in that it comprises a damping device disposed at the level of at least one of the intermediate zones. The damping device may comprise a sleeve outside, inside or within fig 14 the wall structure of the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cutting elements for rotary drill bits
Inventor: GRIFFIN NIGEL DENNIS
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 1992-10-02
Abstract: A cutting element 12 for a rotary drill bit comprises a thin superhard table 13 of polycrystalline diamond material, defining a front cutting face, bonded to a less hard substrate 14. The substrate 14 comprises a compound of cemented tungsten carbide and a softer refractory material, such as tungsten, boron, hafnium, iridium, molybdenum, niobium, osmium, rhenium, rhodium, tantalum and zirconium. The substrate 14 may be a metal matrix composite including refractory material particles and tungsten carbide particles in a metal binder phase. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271743-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for lap folding and reinforcement forming in cardboard boxes
Inventor: BOIX JAEN JOSE
IPC: B31B3/46
Filed: 1993-02-15
Abstract: A folding mechanism for lap folding and reinforcement forming in cardboard boxes comprises a chain 6 connected at one end to an adjustment screw 5 in a support 4 and at the other to a folding head or slipper 8 movable along a guide shaft 9 against a spring 10. The shaft 9 is joined to a main support 12 via a body 11, with the support 12 being connected to a rotatable input member 13. Rotating the input member 13 through 180 DEG  will move the folding head 8 in such a manner as to form a triangular reinforcement at the edge of the box side wall 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266182-A (GB)
Title: Bimolecular switch
Inventor: WATSUJI TORU
IPC: H01L51/05
Filed: 1993-03-31
Abstract: A biomolecular switch for use in data acquisition/processing devices and in biosensors comprises an array of proteins immobilised on a support such as quartz or aminopropyl glass beads, each protein of the array being capable of reversible interconversion between two or more states. An electrical input is used to modulate the pH and/or ligand concentration (the stimulus) in the microenvironment of the proteins which causes at least some of the protein molecules to selectively convert from a stimulus-free to a stimulus-dependent state. The interconversion between these states is measured by an output means which monitors changes in fluorescence patterns. Alternatively, optical techniques such as a laser pulse can be employed to modulate the microenvironment of the proteins. Other macromolecules such as nucleic acids and polysaccharides may also be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278672-A (GB)
Title: Cover device for radiators
Inventor: KNOWLES DAVID
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 1993-06-05
Abstract: A cover device (2) is described which is arranged to fit around a liquid control valve (20) of a radiator, so as to improve the appearance of the radiator. Cover devices 50 are also described which are arranged to be secured adjacent an air tap of a radiator. The cover 50 may have a cap 56 which may be opened for access to the air tap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279242-A (GB)
Title: "Castor"
Inventor: WATTS JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 1993-06-14
Abstract: A castor for a trolley comprises a spindle 14 connected to a swivelling fork 12 supporting a castor wheel 8. The spindle 14 is slidable and rotatable in a sleeve 15 connected to a trolley carrier. When the carrier is loaded the sleeve 15 moves against the action of spring 19, and a protuberance 26 on the sleeve engages a depression 23 in a cam surface 22 on the fork 12 to limit the rotation, i.e. the swivelling of the castor wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268864-A (GB)
Title: Teletext system
Inventor: GILL BRIAN
IPC: G09G5/22
Filed: 1993-07-15
Abstract: A television type information display system having an accent conversion capacity, is provided with means for checking the existence of data indicative of accented characters in memory, and means for suppressing the over-writing of non-accented characters in the memory in place of accented characters, to avoid the alternating of non-accented and accented characters and consequent "blinking". <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282908-A (GB)
Title: Environmental sensor for blind people
Inventor: ASH DAVID LEO
IPC: A61H3/06
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: An environmental sensor can be attached to, incorporated in or embodied as a probe for use by the blind and partially sighted. A sensing tip 3, connecting means 2 and tactile communicating means contained in a box 1 are attached to the stick 4, enabling detection, regardless of ambient noise or impairment of hearing, of puddles and larger expanses of water when out walking. A timer is included to ensure that the signal from the tactile communicating means is noticeable, even when the duration of sensing is brief. Alternative embodiments of the environmental sensor include devices to provide a tactile indication of the level, depth or temperature of a liquid, or tactile or audible warning of noxious or explosive gas. The connecting means may employ wire, sound, electromagnetic radiation, pneumatics or hydraulics to transmit the signal from the sensing element to the tactile communicating means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286621-A (GB)
Title: Ladder support
Inventor: MCCOLGAN PETER ANTHONY GERARD
IPC: E06C7/46
Filed: 1994-02-10
Abstract: A ladder support comprises a base plate (1) with a three sided frame (3) and a non slip base (2) for use when using a ladder. When a ladder is to be used the plate is placed with the open side of the three sided frame (3) facing the surface upon which the top of the ladder is to be rested. The ladder is then inserted and rested on the surface. Pins (5) can be inserted into soft surfaces, such as lawns, through holes in the base plate (4). When the ladder has to be moved it can be removed from the three sided frame and the plate repositioned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276984-A (GB)
Title: Reverse switch assembly
Inventor: MELROSE DAVID ROBERT
IPC: H01H21/22
Filed: 1992-09-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a modular reverse switch assembly having a rotating disc actuation member (8) with a plurality of extending tabs (5) which are spaced apart to project to opposite sides of the tool thereby permitting ease of operation by either hand. The modular design permits a wide degree of selection in assembly location and practice.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278385-A (GB)
Title: Rail clip
Inventor: GILL NEIL FRANK
IPC: E01B9/58
Filed: 1994-05-24
Abstract: A rail 12 is fastened to a chair 11 by a clip 15 and a fastener bolt 14 which is solid with the chair 11. Each chair 11 has two clips 15 mounted thereon and has a recess in the underside of the chair 11 between the clips 15 to accommodate a sleeper. Each clip 15 has a nose portion 24 for engaging the flange of the rail 12, a tail portion for engaging the chair 11 and a through hole for receiving a shank of the fastener bolt 14. Each clip 15 also has a pair of downwardly projecting legs 29 for engaging an outer face 30 of the chair 11 to resist any rotational dislodgement of the clip 15 during its fastening and when in service. In an alternative embodiment the clip 15 is provided with a pair of downwardly projecting prongs which are receivable in a hole in the chair 11 and which are shaped to receive a T-shaped head of a seperate fastener. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283478-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning apparatus for slit band plates
Inventor: HASHIKAWA YOSHITO
IPC: B65H23/195
Filed: 1994-06-24
Abstract: A tensioning apparatus for slit band plates (a) comprises a plurality of pairs of upper and lower endless belts (1) for interposing the respective slit band plate a, an upper pressure applying member (3) for allowing the upper endless belts to rotate and for applying pressure to the upper endless belts, and a lower pressure applying member (4) for allowing the lower endless belts to rotate and for applying pressure to the lower endless belts. Bach of the endless belts are able to rotate independently, and an outer surface (1b) of each endless belt has a higher coefficient of friction than its inner surface (1a). Both of the upper and lower pressure applying members (3, 4) are substantially circular in section. Furthermore, the endless belts have sufficient compressibility and restoration force in the thickness direction so that tension is generated by resistance force from deformation by compressive strain of the endless belts (1). Water cooling passages 3b, 4b are provided in the pressure applying members 3, 4. The lower member 4 is urged against the lower belts 1 by a pressurised expandable bag 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292447-A (GB)
Title: Plastic shotgun wad
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM JOHN JACKSON
IPC: F42B7/08
Filed: 1994-08-12
Abstract: A plastic shotgun wad for use with steel shot comprises a base ring to which are hinged two petals which open out when the wad leaves the gun muzzle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295241-A (GB)
Title: Electrochromic display
Inventor: GREEN MINO
IPC: G02F1/15
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: A variable reflectivity mirror comprises, in order under protective glass:     (1) a layer of fluorine-doped tin oxide conductor (2) an electrochromic transparent layer of WO3, which goes blue when hydrogen is introduced; (3) a porous layer of SiO2/Al2O3 which becomes moist on exposure to humidity; and (4) a layer of reflective metal, e.g. silver, porous enough to allow access of water vapour to the layer (3).   The mirror's reflectivity is varied by applying an appropriate potential between the layers (1) and (4). <IMAGE>