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Patent GB-2210960-A (GB)
Title: A liquefied-gas lighter
Inventor: CAPILLA XAVIER LLOVERAS
IPC: F23Q2/16
Filed: 1988-09-23
Abstract: The lighter comprises a body (2) bounding a liquefied-gas reservoir (4) and an exhaust chimney (30) through which the gas issues to the outside when a lid (34) is opened. The lighter has a gas rate-of-flow limiter in the form of a tube (20) of a length greater than 5 mm and of a very reduced flow cross-section between 0.03 and 0.002 mm. The tube (20) is disposed in the reservoir (4) and is fitted hermetically in the body (2) either directly or with the interposition of a support member (14). Flow cross-sections of different form are indicated in Figs. 3a to 3f (not shown). 
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Patent GB-2225903-A (GB)
Title: High-voltage suspension insulator
Inventor: ZLAKAZOV ALEXANDR BORISOVICH
IPC: H01B17/06
Filed: 1988-12-06
Abstract: An insulator comprises a compensating spacer (7) made of an elastic material in the form of a disk (8) with at least three petals (9) spaced equidistantly about its perimeter. The disk (8) and petals (9) are made as an integral unit, the petals (9) being crimped so that their outer surfaces are in contact with the inner surface of the head (2). The spacer prevents displacement or skewing of the rod (5).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227671-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball with outer covering layer
Inventor: SHAW MICHAEL
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1988-12-07
Abstract: A moulded golf ball is provided with an outer covering layer (for example of a film) which is compatible, under moulding conditions, with the cover of the golf ball. The film is applied to the assembled golf ball cover and core, before completing the moulding process. The outer layer improves adhesion of paint or varnish and/or improves the reception of an identification mark or stamp. The film may, for example, comprise a biaxially-oriented film or co-extruded film laminate.
Patent GB-2227532-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly breather
Inventor: SMART BRIAN ARCHIBALD
IPC: B60T11/34
Filed: 1989-01-26
Abstract: A breather device (30), particularly for venting an air filled chamber (17) of a valve (11) for a vehicle hydraulic brake system, and which comprises a variable volume air or gas filled reservoir (31) which is connectable to the chamber (17) and is expandable and contractable on demand from the chamber (17) to reduce pressure fluctuations in the chamber. Preferably the breather comprises a fabric reinforced flexible tube 31 folded back on itself and held on a tube 21 by a heat shrinkable sleeve 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228184-A (GB)
Title: Personal plastic drinking lip
Inventor: HORTON ARTHUR VAUGHAN
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 1989-02-18
Abstract: The drinking lip is made of a piece of clear pliable plastic in the shape of double lips which fits over the rim of all drinking vessels thereby preventing contact between the lips and mouth and the drinking vessel itself. The plastic lip is portable and can be used in any environment where drinking from a vessel is involved. The lip can be carried in a sterilised cloth material and when not in use can be kept in a sterilised solution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232925-A (GB)
Title: Label construction
Inventor: PEACH DAVID
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1989-04-26
Abstract: A label construction includes a paper sheet (10) and a weatherproof sheet (11) overlapping and adhesively joined together. The paper sheet has readily removable side edge portions defined by very weak lines of weakening (10f, 10g) and is shorter than the weatherproof sheet. The weatherproof sheet (11) has a self-adhesive coating so that it can be used to affix the label to a surface by folding the paper sheet along a fold line (10<d>). The paper sheet is then enclosed by the weatherproof sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223381-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting binary messages in a communication bus
Inventor: SELIN KIMMO
IPC: H04L12/413
Filed: 1989-06-13
Abstract: Procedure and apparatus for transmitting binary messages in a serial communication bus, to which several transmitting stations are connected. Each station is able to transmit a message when the bus is free, and in a signal collision situation when several stations attempt to transmit messages simultaneously, each station monitors the message which is passing through the bus and only the station which has the highest priority is allowed to go ahead and transmit its message while each station having a lower priority which, when transmitting a signal of a logic state assigned a recessive status, receives a signal of a logic state assigned a dominating status cancels its transmission attempt. All stations transmit a dominating signal with the same polarity by recognizing the polarity of the signal present in the bus and by sending the dominating signal with that polarity. 
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Patent GB-2233201-A (GB)
Title: Plant or flower pot
Inventor: LIOU SHAN-PUU
IPC: A01G27/06
Filed: 1989-06-23
Abstract: A plant pot incorporates a water storage reservoir 2 between inner and outer walls of the pot. An inlet 3 is provided on a top flange 13 of the pot to enable the reservoir to be filled. A porous plug 4 in the inner wall of the base 12 enables water to be forced by the head of water in the reservoir from the reservoir 2 through the plug 4 into the soil in the pot. A plurality of small air venting holes 132 on the opposite side to the inlet 3 allows venting from the reservoir 2 during refilling and emptying, but prevents insects such as gnats and mosquitoes entering the reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238331-A (GB)
Title: Demountable railing panels
Inventor: MCCANDLISH JAMES ANDREW PATON
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 1989-11-24
Abstract: A demountable railing panel which can be assembled on-site without the need to employ welding techniques provides a panel having two transverse members 8, 10 each having spaced apertures on at least one surface and a plurality of upright members 2 having first and second end portions inserted into the apertures and secured tightly therein by grommets 12. Further, first and second upright spots 14, 16 (Fig 3) are provided at either end of the transverse members 8, 10 and secured thereto via projections 18 extending into the hollow ends of the transverse members 8, 10, <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236479-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of orally administrable bismuth ammonium citrate solutions
Inventor: LEADER LEONARD
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1990-04-12
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of an aqueous solution of bismuth ammonium citrate complex for use in a pharmaceutical formulation having activity against gastrointestinal ulcers, comprises the step-wise addition of an aqueous ammonia solution to a mixture of bismuth citrate powder in water and continuing such addition until the mixture substantially clarifies, indicating substantial solubilisation of the bismuth citrate and the formation of the desired complex. The pharmaceutical formulation comprises the resulting aqueous solution, optionally with flavouring and preservatives.
Patent GB-2239374-A (GB)
Title: Microcomputer on IC card attenuates resonance after transmission is complete
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI ATSUO
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 1990-04-23
Abstract: A microcomputer IC card 50 has a CPU 1, a reception circuit 4 for detecting an input signal from antenna 7 and transmitting it to the CPU, transmission circuit 30 with antenna 6 for outputting a signal from the CPU to a resonance circuit, and an attenuation circuit 10 for attenuating the free vibration generated in the resonance circuit when the output signal from the CPU changes from on to off. By attenuating this resonance the speed of data transmission may be increased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244521-A (GB)
Title: Structure pivotable by hydraulic rams
Inventor: MISHCON PETER ARNOLD
IPC: F15B11/22
Filed: 1990-04-24
Abstract: A structure, which may for example be a conservatory, has a structural member (2, 4) which can be moved by pivoting about an axis (32) by the action of two hydraulic rams (36) acting at two spaced lifting points (44). In order to prevent damage by torsion forces across the structure the flow of oil to the rams is controlled by means of a hydraulic circuit including a flow divider which ensures that the pistons of both rams move in synchronism. The flow divider is in the form of two rigidly interconnected cylinders, the piston rods thereof being coupled together. When hydraulic fluid is supplied to the piston chamber ends of the cylinders equal volumes of fluid are displaced to the rams from the piston rod chamber ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244357-A (GB)
Title: In car personal alarm
Inventor: JARVIS NIGEL ANTHONY
IPC: G08B5/38
Filed: 1990-04-25
Abstract: A vehicle is provided with an alarm system with a switch (3) operable by an intended user to set off audible (NM1) and/ or visual (S1, SM1) alarms, e.g. a siren and an illuminated sign that flashes a help message. Switching off the alarms may require operation of a security switch (4), e.g. by means of a key. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237612-A (GB)
Title: An anti-lock braking system
Inventor: BURCKHARDT MANFRED
IPC: B60T8/1766
Filed: 1990-10-17
Abstract: An anti-lock control on a racing vehicle having an aerodynamic design which results, at high speeds, in increased front and rear-axle loads effects a brake-pressure reduction (through valves 15, 17) when an axle-related reference quantity formed (in stage 42) as a sum of weighted amounts of the wheel-circumference deceleration and of the slip of the respective wheel related to a reference speed, exceeds a threshold value (as determined at stage 39) and the method is characterised in that the weighting factor for the wheel-circumference deceleration in said reference quantity is reduced (in stage 41) as the vehicle speed increases. Each rear brake (12, 13) has two brake cylinders (27-31) connected in two part-circuits II', II'' of which circuit II'' is switched into operation (by valve 15) when a stage (43) detects the vehicle speed as exceeding a threshold but is switched off again when the control stage (39) comes into action. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249996-A (GB)
Title: Selection routine for energising print elements of a thermal printhead
Inventor: HERBERT RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: G06K15/02
Filed: 1990-11-22
Abstract: Thermal printing apparatus is disclosed in which the thermal printing elements are energised in two groups in order to reduce the peak power required to energise the elements. Each group of elements is energised while the other group is un-energised. The disclosure relates to use of the thermal printing apparatus in a franking machine. The elements of the two groups may be arranged alternately for printing a franking impression or where the machine is capable of printing a franking impression and a destination address on a mail item, the two groups may be on two print heads one group being used to print the franking impression and the other to print the destination address. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240010-A (GB)
Title: Saving data during cellular telephone battery replacement
Inventor: MORIMURA KAZUO
IPC: H04M1/72505
Filed: 1990-12-21
Abstract: Backup memory 31 stores channel connection data when battery 3 is removed during a conversation mode. Timer 32 measures elapsed time after battery removal until the battery is replaced, and processors 1a, 2a budge whether or not the elapsed time measured by the timer is within a predetermined time. When it is within the predetermined time, a voice channel is restored on the basis of the connection data in memory 31. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241620-A (GB)
Title: Delay devices
Inventor: MORIMOTO TAKESHI
IPC: H03K5/13
Filed: 1991-01-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a pulse signal delay device which provides a fixed gate delay time in a digital integrated circuit such as CMOS irrespectively of changes in a power supply voltage or environmental temperature. A series connection of delay units (41-4n) each having a minimum unit delay time is constructed, a circuit (6) for continuously measuring the delay time of each delay unit is provided, a desired delay time is multiplied (at 9) by the reciprocal of the delay time of each delay unit, and the number of stages of the delay units required for a predetermined time is automatically selected on the basis of the multiplication result, thus a stabilized delay time is realized. The delay time is measured by an arrangement including latches, each associated with a delay unit and an encoder which provides an indication of the number of delay units required to effect a change in a latch output in relation to the outputs of the preceding latches. The delay device may be used in a phase difference measuring circuit or in a colour signal synchronization arrangement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242071-A (GB)
Title: A time switch
Inventor: SCHONHARDT PETER
IPC: G04C23/02
Filed: 1991-02-26
Abstract: An electromechanical time switch comprises a stationary programming device which is composed of individual switching elements (7) arranged in a circular array and selectively movable between operative and inoperative positions, a sun gear (1) driving a planet wheel (2) mounted on a pivotable switching lever (3) for actuating a fixed electrical switch (14), a ring gear (5) in driving engagement with the planet wheel (2), a sensing lover (6), which senses the switching elements (7) and which is pivotably and eccentrically mounted at (16) to the ring gear (5) and at (17) to a further gear (10), (not shown) the arrangement being such that when the sensing lever (6) abuts against and comes to a halt against a switching element (7) arranged in an operative position, the ring gear (5) is held stationary and the first planet wheel (2) continues to be driven so that the switching lever (3) is pivoted against the action of a spring force (15) in order to actuate the switch (14), and when the switching lever (3) has come to a halt against the actuated switch (14), by virtue of its engagement with the rotating further gear (10), the sensing ever (6) is pivoted radially away from its abutment against the switching element (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243230-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for storing data in a memory
Inventor: TAKIZAWA HIROSHI
IPC: G11C16/02
Filed: 1991-02-27
Abstract: For writing data into the memory regions of an EEPROM 40 a predetermined number of times, the data are written into the memory regions of which serial addresses are arranged to wrap around so that it is possible to write data into the memory regions the predetermined number of times greater than a number of times determined by the re-writing property of the memory. In use, the contents of those regions which store the count of the number of times writing has occurred to a given region are checked to locate an effective memory region which has the last address in the group of regions of which each one stores a count equal to that stored in the region which has the first address of the group. This allows stored data to be maintained for a predetermined time even in a state where the power supply is cut off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254111-A (GB)
Title: Deriving power from passing traffic.
Inventor: DEMBSKI JOZEF FELIKS
IPC: F03G7/08
Filed: 1991-03-26
Abstract: A platform comprising pivotally mounted portions 3, 3a is reciprocated by traffic passing thereover to drive a shaft 20 via a bar 35, plate and dog-tooth clutch arrangement. The shaft in turn drives an electric generator. The platform may be deflected against a bias provided by a weight 43. Alternatively the bias may be provided by a spring (52) (Figure 6) and the platform portions may engage for relative movement by means of rollers (48), rolling on corner bars (47). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245897-A (GB)
Title: Powder coating compositions
Inventor: SINCLAIR-DAY JOHN DAVID
IPC: C09D5/03
Filed: 1991-05-31
Abstract: A composition of the present invention for application as a powder coating is in the form of a fused agglomerate of different particulate components consisting of a primary film-forming component and one or more other components selected from film-forming and non-film-forming components. The agglomerated composition may be used to introduce a variety of additives into powder coatings and to provide a variety of aesthetic effects, both in single-layer and multilayer systems.
Patent GB-2250731-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of constructing a building
Inventor: MATSUMOTO TAKEJI
IPC: E04G21/16
Filed: 1991-08-09
Abstract: An apparatus for constructing a building (K) is disclosed. The building (K) includes a framework constituted of permanent columns (10) and permanent beams (11). The apparatus (S) is provided with a temporary framework (13) which is constructed and located above the building (K) under construction. Lifting mechanisms (14) for lifting the temporary framework (13) are provided at and supported by the permanent columns (10) of the building (K). Each of the lifting mechanisms (14) is able to lift the lifting mechanism (14) itself along the permanent column (10) of the building (K). A crane (12, 413, 511) is provided at the temporary framework (13) for hoisting and conveying structural elements (U) of the building (K), for example, the permanent columns (10) and beams (11). Alternatively, movable hoists (131, 607, Figs. S et al, not shown) are provided so as to transfer equipment at least under the temporary framework (13).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259451-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary napkin
Inventor: FAGLIONE FRANCES MARY
IPC: A61F13/472
Filed: 1991-09-11
Abstract: A genital vulva pad/sanitary napkin construction (10) including a vulva pad member (12) dimensioned to be snugly received in a women's vulva and adapted to be operatively received therein and to be operatively engaged with a conventional sanitary napkin member (14) by releasable securing means (13) wherein the vulva pad member (17) functions as the primary absorption barrier to the flow of mensa. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250467-A (GB)
Title: Making an internally screw threaded solid electrolyte holder
Inventor: COETZER JOHAN
IPC: B30B11/00
Filed: 1991-10-14
Abstract: A layer of solid electrolyte powder (46) or its precursor is formed by isostatically pressing around an externally screw threaded mandrel (32) to form the holder in a green state with internal threads formed by the mandrel, which is screwed axially out of the green holder, after which the green holder is sintered. In the apparatus (10) there is a mandrel (28) which has external threads (34), and a flexible sheath (42). The mandrel (28) is receivable in the sheath (42) to provide an annular space (40) around the mandrel for receiving the powder (46) to be isostatically pressed by the sheath (42). The space (40) is provided between the sheath (42) and a mould (20), but can, instead, be provided between the mandrel (28) and sheath (42), or between two sheaths (28) between the mould (20) and mandrel (28), with the isostatic pressure being applied by water admitted through the mandrel (28) and/or the mould (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250068-A (GB)
Title: Sealing device for a spinning preparation machine
Inventor: WINDGES BERNHARD
IPC: D01G15/28
Filed: 1991-11-01
Abstract: In a device for sealing a rotating, fibre-conveying roller (3) of a spinning preparation machine, for example a carding machine, a card feeder, a cleaner, a narrow gap (a) is present between end faces of the roller, cylinder or the like and opposing stationary side walls (17), which gap ensures the free rotatability of the roller, and a seal (18) is present for laterally sealing the roller with respect to the side walls. In order to render possible reliable and trouble-free sealing of the roller (3) with respect to the side faces, the seal consists of a slidable and wear-resistant material, and the side face of the seal lying opposite the sealing side face is in engagement with a soft resilient element (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250198-A (GB)
Title: Tetra-aza macrocycles,their preparation and use in magnetic resonance imaging
Inventor: PARKER DAVID
IPC: A61K49/06
Filed: 1991-04-18
Abstract: Metal complex of tetra-aza macrocycles of formula (1) wherein Alk<1>, Alk<2>, Alk<3> and Alk<4>, which may be the same or different is each a C1-4 alkylene chain optionally substituted by one or more optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl groups; and R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> which may be the same or different is each a hydrogen atom or a group AlkR<5> where Alk is an optionally substituted straight or branched C1-6 alkyl group and R<5> is a hydrogen atom or a -CO2H,-CONR<6>R<7> [where R<6> and R<7>, which may be the same or different, is each a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl group] or -P(X<1>)(X<2>R<8>)R<9> group where X<1> and X<2>, which may be the same or different is each an oxygen or sulphur atom, R<8> is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group and R<9> is an aliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic group, with the proviso that at least two of R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> is a group -AlkP(X<1>) (X<2>R<8>)R<9> or one of R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> is a group -AlkP(X<1>) (X<2>R<8>) R<9> and at least one of the remaining groups R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> is a group -AlkCO2H or -AlkCONR<6>R<7>, or a salt thereof, for use as contrast agents in nuclear magnetic resonance imaging are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254037-A (GB)
Title: Moulding method and apparatus
Inventor: ADAMS ALFRED ARTHUR
IPC: B29C51/00
Filed: 1992-01-15
Abstract: The invention provides a method of moulding a reinforced structure for use in a subsequent moulding operation to form a moulded article, comprising the steps of heating a fibrous mat (10) formed from fibres held together by a thermoformable binder while between the parts (11) and (12) of a mould tool which parts (11) and (12) are pre-coated with a release agents; bringing the parts of the mould together using a vacuum with the mat (10) between them; allowing the mould tool, with the fibrous mat (10) therein to cool and removing the moulded reinforcing structure thus formed from the mould tool. The parts (11) and (12) of the mould are brought together by placing them in a vacuum forming table (14) and then evacuating the volume enclosed between the sheet (10) spanning the frame (15) and the lower part (13) of the table (14) when both are brought into contact.
Patent GB-2268710-A (GB)
Title: Stationery box for writing or drawing materials in the shape of a video camera.
Inventor: HO TENG LU
IPC: A45C11/34
Filed: 1992-07-17
Abstract: A stationery box made in the shape of a video camera comprises a hinged top cover 3 which has partition strips 35 for holding elongate writing or drawing materials and a board 5 with hook 36 to retain them. A hinged side cover 32 has a plate 30 for holding paints. An inner box has a drawer (24, fig.1) for keeping small writing materials. A rotary crayon holder 17 has a sliding seat 19 to withdraw crayons. A pen holder 26 has slots 28 and vertical grooves 29 for inserting elongate writing materials. A drawing scale (15, fig.1) and a telescope (22, fig.1) are also included. The box may be carried by a shoulder strap (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269348-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device
Inventor: MCMORRAN DAVID COLIN
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: An anti-theft device for all-terrain vehicles comprises: a base member (14) for securing to a floor (12) using fasteners (16); side members (18, 20) for fixing to the base member (14) and including guard portions (34, 36); and a cross member (26) lockable to the side members (18, 20) and for extending between parts of a vehicle. The side members (18, 20) have a locking configuration in which the members extend upwardly from the base member (14) to receive end portions of the cross member (26) and in which position the guard portions (34, 36) restrict access to the fasteners (16). <IMAGE>