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Patent GB-2224479-A (GB)
Title: A device for measuring flow and package therefor
Inventor: GILL DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B05B15/00
Filed: 1988-11-03
Abstract: Fluid delivery equipment, for example for distributing herbicide, is calibrated to provide a correct flow rate by performing a test cycle in which the fluid flows into a measuring device for a predetermined time, after which the volume of fluid in the measuring device is established to determine whether or not the flow rate corresponds to the desired flow rate. The measuring device establishes a flow path having two reverse bends (36, 30) with the reverse bend (36) bypassed by a vent hole (32). The level of liquid in the measuring device after a test is established by means of a graduated scale provided on a card (40) or label which is removably attached to a package containing the fluid to be distributed. The card is preferably printed on both sides with scales corresponding to different levels of infestation by weed which is to be controlled and the card may be placed in an envelope affixed to a container containing the herbicide. The measuring device may alternatively comprise a cup mounted on a squeezable container and connected thereto by a tube, a card (40) being provided with the package. After a required volume has been discharged into the cup it can be poured into a watering can and diluted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229370-A (GB)
Title: Table game with numbered balls
Inventor: MCKAY BENJAMIN
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1989-03-23
Abstract: The game comprises a table, sixteen balls and two cues. Two players try to pot their numbered balls in sequence into their numbered pockets. Each player has seven balls numbered one to seven, the other two balls are one white and one black. The black has a number seven on either side, which has to be potted only down the number seven pocket. Once this is achieved that player is the winner. All players must use the white ball to hit his numbered balls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230856-A (GB)
Title: Storing urine samples
Inventor: KEEN HARRY
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 1989-04-13
Abstract: Samples are stored contacting urine with an absorbent material, which material incorporates a anti-bacterial agent, and enclosing the absorbent material in a moisture impermeable container. Absorbent is e.g. sponge, pretreated filter paper or polystyrene.
Patent GB-2233025-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable keeper
Inventor: TARBET RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 1989-04-26
Abstract: A keeper 10, in or for a fastening for a wing such as a window or door is adapted to be mounted on a surface of a frame or surround of the wing, and comprises or is provided with means 24 for enabling more than one mounted position of the keeper relative to said surface to be achieved. Various forms of such means are disclosed e.g. rotatable elements 26 with stepped cam 30 or helical cam (126, Figures 10-12) rotatable eccentric elements (326, 426 Figures 14-20) rotatable grub screws (226 Figure 3) or insert elements (526, 626 Figures 21-24) enable changes in the mounted position of the keeper, in a direction extending generally away from said surface, to be achieved. Keepers may be used with espagnolette on UPVC window frame. Keeper may be of zinc alloy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218052-A (GB)
Title: Retractable wheels
Inventor: ROYLE DAVID ALBERT CYRIL
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 1989-04-28
Abstract: An amphibious craft has a hull and wheels for supporting the hull on land. At least one pair of the wheels is driven from a motor on the craft. The driven wheels (13) on one side of the craft are driven independently from those on the other side of the craft. To this end respective drive transmission mechanisms (28, 29, 31; 33, 34) are provided for the wheels to transfer power from the main drive shaft (15) to the wheel stub axles (20). Each drive transmission mechanism is housed in a watertight casing which also acts as the main strut for the wheel when in use. The wheels are retractable into respective compartments in the hull preferably without breaking the strength of the keel.
Patent GB-2232804-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cleaning the recording/playing head, capstan and pinch roller of a cassette type audio recorder/player
Inventor: LU SHAO-YUNG
IPC: G11B5/41
Filed: 1989-06-12
Abstract: Apparatus 20 for cleaning the recording/playing head 16, capstan 17 and pinch roller 18 of a cassette-type audio recording/playing machine comprises a cassette-type housing 21; a first cleaning means 45 rotatably and slidably mounted in the housing 21 to clean the peripheral surface of the recording/playing head 16 and two second cleaning means 79 & 80 pivotably mounted in the housing 21 for simultaneously contacting and cleaning the capstan 17 and pinch roller 18. One or other drive spindle 13, 14 acts through a one-way drive ratchet system to drive eccentric gearing 43 etc to reciprocate a carriage 38 and rotate a shaft 47 supporting head-cleaning pads 59, 60. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234695-A (GB)
Title: Screwdriver accessory
Inventor: PELLING STANLEY GEORGE ANDREW
IPC: B25B23/10
Filed: 1989-10-04
Abstract: A sleeve 11 surrounds the blade of a screwdriver and is a sliding fit upon it. In use, it extends beyond the blade tip of the screwdriver to envelop the screw head being operated upon in order to retain the screwdriver blade aligned with the head of the screw without slipping off. The sleeve is provided with a longitudinal slot 20 so that widening of the slot can accommodate screwdriver blades of a range of cross-sections. The sleeve has an upper cylindrical bore 13 of wide diameter divided by a shoulder 12 from a narrower bore 14 which may be provided with diametrically opposed recesses, for example up to the internal diameter of the wider portion 13 to accommodate screwdriver blades which extend beyond the maximum dimension of their main stem. The internal surfaces of the sleeve may be ribbed, particularly in the narrower section, to increase friction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228020-A (GB)
Title: Jackets for cables and the like
Inventor: WALTON JOHN MAWSON
IPC: D07B1/16
Filed: 1989-12-22
Abstract: The jacket 3 comprises elongate sections 4. Means such as tongue-and-groove joints (8,9) or intermediate connecting strips (Fig. 3) are provided for interlocking adjacent longitudinal edges of the sections 4 to form a circumferential enclosure. The jacket 3 may be applied to a parallel-wire strand 1. Sections 4 may extend helically, may be incorporated during cable winding, may be overwrapped with bands or continuous tape, may enclose a lubricant, and may be applied to round cables. Sealing material may be placed between adjacent sections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227084-A (GB)
Title: Stove with afterburner
Inventor: LEVICK JULIAN CHARLES
IPC: F23G5/16
Filed: 1989-12-28
Abstract: A waste wood burner comprises a fire box 2 for the combustion of wood in the presence of primary air that is connected to a duct which directs the gases products of combustion towards a chimney 6 and the duct is provided with a secondary air supply means such that combustion particles present in the products of combustion may be burned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227249-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing olefins from natural gas
Inventor: DANG VU QUANG
IPC: C07C11/02
Filed: 1990-01-05
Abstract: Olefins are produced from natural gas as follows: the natural gas (2) is mainly fractionated (1) into methane (3) and higher hydrocarbons (4), the latter being then mainly fractionated (17, 20) into propane (9) and ethane (7). The methane (3) admixed with oxygen (6), passes through an oxidation reactor (5), receives the ethane (7) and the obtained mixture passes through a pyrolysis reactor (8). The effluent coming out of reactor (8) receives the propane (9) and the obtained mixture passes through a pyrolysis reactor (10). A hydrocarbon flow comprising olefins (12), more particularly ethylene and propene, is recovered. 
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Patent GB-2240627-A (GB)
Title: Microbridge flow sensor
Inventor: NAGATA MITSUHIKO
IPC: G01P5/10
Filed: 1990-02-05
Abstract: In a flow sensor comprising a bridge 5' carrying temperature-measuring resistive elements 7, 8 and a heater 7 (centre), heat loss by thermal conduction from the bridge 5' to a supporting semiconductor substrate 1 is minimised by providing cut- outs 12, 13, 14, 15 or narrowings (as in figures 2 and 3) at the ends of the bridge. The remaining end areas of the bridge are just sufficient to accommodate electrical connections to the elements 7,8 and heater 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230124-A (GB)
Title: Remote control
Inventor: DEGUCHI TAKASHI
IPC: G08C25/04
Filed: 1990-04-02
Abstract: Remote control apparatus has a first remote control transmitter which is completely equipped with various full functions and a second remote control transmitter which has only simplified abbreviated functions. The running mode, etc. of the equipment to be controlled and a timer are set by the first remote control transmitter. On the other hand, for general operation of the equipment, the second remote control transmitter functions to stop or run the equipment or the timer. Accordingly, oven highly-sophisticated equipment can be handled easily. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243937-A (GB)
Title: An illuminable sign
Inventor: COZAR RAMON PEREZ
IPC: G09F13/18
Filed: 1990-04-10
Abstract: An illuminable sign comprises a transparent plate (1) supported by a surrounding frame (10). The sign plate (1) is formed from three juxtaposed layers (2, 3, 4) of transparent material. Graphic symbols are formed in contacting surfaces of said layers within the interior of the sign plate (1) by engraving or incising (incision 7, Figure 2). The sign is illuminated by way of a light source (11) housed in its frame (10). The incident light is reflected from the engravings or incisions to provide a particularly stunning visual effect. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238896-A (GB)
Title: Light switch
Inventor: WEBB COLIN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1990-11-05
Abstract: A light switch may be controlled in dependence on ambient light level and occupancy of the room illuminable by the light controlled by the switch. At each door opening of the room, a pair of IR beams are sequentially broken by entry and exit of a person and this information is stored in a counter. When the counter is non Zero, ie. the room is occupied, and if the ambient light level is below a predetermined level, the light switch operates to illuminate the room. If the counter is Zero, ie. non occupancy of the room or if the ambient external light level is above the predetermined level, the light switch turns off, or does not turn on, lighting to the room. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256278-A (GB)
Title: Testing electrical characteristics of materials
Inventor: HEMINGWAY KEITH
IPC: G01R27/22
Filed: 1991-04-05
Abstract: In an apparatus for testing electrical characteristics of a material, e.g. the conductivity (g) of milk with a view to sensing mastitis, an alternating signal (X1) depending (X2) on the value of a reference signal Vref is applied (X3) to the material, and the signal I passing through the material is rectified (X4) and applied (S1) to an A-D converter (X6) which produces an output representing the relative value I : Vref. Since I = gVref the output thus represents conductivity (g) alone, being displayed at X5. The output from the rectifier (X4) is also compared (X7) with a pre-settable (S2, X10, X9) threshold to activate an alarm (X8), the threshold being varied from one cow to another as desired. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245570-A (GB)
Title: Recycling of thermosetting polyurethane soft foams
Inventor: KITTEL CHRISTOPH
IPC: B29B17/02
Filed: 1991-06-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for recycling thermosetting polyurethane soft foams in which they are comminuted in a mill, irrespective of their initial shape, density and structure, and are then pressed under the influence of pressure and elevated temperature to form high-strength sheets of various structures.
Patent GB-2246291-A (GB)
Title: Tray for garden table
Inventor: BUCKLEY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: A47B37/04
Filed: 1991-07-19
Abstract: A tray (10) for use with a table umbrella comprises a dish with flat base (12) and upstanding perimeter wall (14). It is provided with an aperture (16) from whose edges depends a tubular element (18). The tubular element has a return sleeve (20) providing a tight fit with a tubular spacer (22), said spacer fitting into a central aperture of a table (26). The tray (10) and spacer (22) provide a continuous tubular passageway for an umbrella pole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250711-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming planar surfaces
Inventor: PAVONE ROBERT J
IPC: B32B37/16
Filed: 1991-09-04
Abstract: A method of forming a planar surface on a honeycomb structure 88 (to form a table), comprises placing an aluminium sheet 92 on a flat work surface 91, applying adhesive 95 to the exposed surface of the sheet 92, pressing the honeycomb structure 88 through the adhesive 95 so that any gaps are filled, and allowing the adhesive to set. The sheet 94 is then bonded to the other face of the honeycomb structure 88 by the same method. Side panels 99 are bonded to the sides of the honeycomb structure 88 and sealed to the sheets 92, 94 to form an airtight chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251982-A (GB)
Title: Stabilised antenna system
Inventor: EGUCHI KOUICHI
IPC: G05D3/00
Filed: 1991-11-19
Abstract: A stabilised antenna system installed on a moving platform such as a ship to track a communication satellite. The antenna system may employ either X1-Y-X2 or Y1 -X-Y2 antenna mount. Rolling and pitching of the moving platform are offset by mechanically steering outside the intermediate axes, X1 and X, or Y1 and Y axes. The innermost axis is electronically steered to prevent instability which is caused by the mechanical steering, thereby improving reliability of the antenna system. A frame (148) for rotatably supporting the array antenna (144) is also rotatably supported by the radome (112). Further, an access hutch (122) for maintenance is opened at the centre of the radome and just below the array antenna (144). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257493-A (GB)
Title: Torque-limiting device and continuously-variable ratio transmission device
Inventor: CONNOR PETER ADALPHO
IPC: F16H35/10
Filed: 1992-04-01
Abstract: A mechanical torque-limiting device comprises an annular member (6) carrying blade springs (8) which bear against an eccentric (3) around the input drive shaft (1). When the load on the annular member (6) increases above a predetermined value, slipping occurs, with the eccentric moving around the springs at a faster speed of rotation than the annular member. The device can be combined with an epicyclic gear set (30) to provide an automatic continuously-variable transmission which is suitable, inter alia, for a pedal-driven vehicle. The inner ends of the springs may be restrained by grooves (Fig 9a) and the springs may alternatively be helical (Fig 10a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262123-A (GB)
Title: Sash window counter balance
Inventor: NAKANISHI YOSHIKAZU
IPC: E06B3/44
Filed: 1992-08-07
Abstract: A window is constructed such that a window sash may be slid upwardly and downwardly along a side jamb 4 of a window, and also may be inclined relative to the side jamb. This window is hung by a counter balance (7, fig. 1) and held at a desired position. The counter balance is provided with a coiled torsion spring 15 which counter balances with the window sash, and the torsion force of the torsion spring can be adjusted by an adjusting means. The adjusting means is provided with an adjusting shaft 32 for adjusting the torsion force of the torsion spring, braking member 54 applying braking force to the adjusting shaft to prevent the rotation of the shaft, and a cam face 51 for pushing the braking member against the adjusting shaft or releasing it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260239-A (GB)
Title: Picture encoding and decoding
Inventor: YAGASAKI YOICHI
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 1992-09-28
Abstract: A picture encoding and/or decoding apparatus or system adaptively changes encoding technique between discrete cosine transformation and predictive coding for improving the picture quality of a transmission picture. A variable length coding method is changed in accordance with the change between the discrete cosine transformation and predictive coding. When discrete cosine transformation is used, a combination of a zero run length and a pixel value is effected to provide two dimensional variable length coding. When predictive coding is used, a combination of a zero run length and a difference value between pixel values is effected to provide two dimensional variable length coding. When predictive coding is used, a predictive value for a block and a quantization width are transmitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260265-A (GB)
Title: "music stand"
Inventor: GERSHON MONTY BRAHAM
IPC: A47B23/00
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: A music stand is constructed from a tripodal base unit (1) having three legs (2) which are pivotally coupled at (3) to a base coupling (4). Slidably located within the base coupling (4) is a telescopic column assembly consisting of a lower telescoping member (5), a middle telescoping member (6) and an upper telescoping member (7). Each telescoping member has a keyway cut into the internal profile to prevent rotation and so increase stability. With each member there is associated a rotatable locking element (8) by which one member may be frictionally engaged with the next telescoping member. The lowermost telescoping member (5) may slide down through the base coupling (8) following which the legs (2) may be folded inwardly to lie around said member (5).
Patent GB-2261770-A (GB)
Title: An electrical heating element
Inventor: HUNT FRED
IPC: G05D23/275
Filed: 1992-11-13
Abstract: An electrical heating element having a tubular sheath 12, eg copper, enclosing a helical coil of electrical resistance wire 16 and insulating refractory material 14 is provided at one end with a thermal switch 26. An extension rod 18, eg nickel-iron, extends through a seal 20 and a length of sheath 12 which does not contain insulating material. The sheath 12 terminates with a guide bush 24 through which the rod 18 is freely slideable. The end of the rod 18 which projects outside the tube carries a snap-action switch 26 and an adjusting screw to adjust the position of the switch on the rod 18. The different coefficients of linear expansion of the sheath 12 and rod 18 lead to differential expansion of the rod 18 and tube 12 when heated until the tube actuates the switch 26, thereby controlling power to the coil 16. The rod 18 also serves as the electrical connector to the coil 16 thereby simplifying construction of the element and its terminal connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276198-A (GB)
Title: A method and arrangement for effecting relative Pivotal movement between two components
Inventor: CENTA ANTONY RICHARD
IPC: E05D3/12
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: The method comprises plotting a preferred pivotal movement path, selecting two spaced positions for a pair of pivot pins (15, 16) so that each pin of the pair projects from one component (1) towards the other component (2), tracing the path each pin of the pair takes during relative pivotal movement along the movement path plotted, and positioning a guide track (17, 18) corresponding to the traced path for each pin on the other component, the mutual interrelationship and interaction between the tracks producing the required movement. The arrangement provides at least one pivot assembly (14) including a pair of spaced pins (15, 16), each pin of the pair projecting from one component (1) and being positioned to cooperate with a guide track (17, 18) in the other component. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265339-A (GB)
Title: Cover for vehicle air bag.
Inventor: WATANABE KAZUO
IPC: B60R21/215
Filed: 1993-03-23
Abstract: The cover 18 is attached to a casing 12 accommodating an air bag 14, and an attachment piece 26 provided at a front edge, relative to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, of the casing has at least one bendable portion 32 to permit easy opening of the cover on deployment of the air bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267039-A (GB)
Title: Ramp for indoor bowls
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT HAROLD HERBERT
IPC: A63D3/02
Filed: 1993-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game comprises a ramp means (7) for location at or adjacent the edge of a dining table, billiard table or the like, said ramp means comprising a base (1) profiled to align with the edge of said table and a chute (7) pivotably mounted on said base on (6) perpendicular to the plane of the table top and said chute (7) having a trough (8) adapted to receive a miniature bowling ball which may be rolled down said chute (7) and impelled across said table top in a desired direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269354-A (GB)
Title: Filling and testing of capsules
Inventor: GAMBERINI ERNESTO
IPC: G01G15/00
Filed: 1993-07-27
Abstract: A method for dosing or metering a pharmaceutical product into capsules comprising a dosing step in which a pre-deterrnined quantity of product is dosed into capsules by dosers (5a), and a testing step in which the quantity of product dosed during the dosing step is measured, the testing being performed on a sample of capsules; the testing step in turn comprising a first step in which the capsules of the sample are weighed before the dosing step by means of a first weighing unit (8); a second step in which the capsules of the sample are weighed after the dosing step by means of a second weighing unit (9), and finally a third step in which, for each capsule of the sample the difference between the weights detected, respectively, by the first and second weighing unit (8, 9) is evaluated (by a control unit (10)) to determine the quantity of product used. The control unit (10) causes rejection of improperly-filled capsules and enables unsatisfactory dosers (5a) to be adjusted either manually or automatically. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267986-A (GB)
Title: Security device for a computer.
Inventor: TULPAN YOSSI
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 1993-09-02
Abstract: A processor unit connected between a computer and a keyboard unit stores a plurality of programs for operating the processor unit according to either a transparent mode (wherein data inputted from the keyboard is transmitted directly to the computer unit). or according to one of a plurality of special handling modes. The special handling modes provide encryption/decryption with no risk of Trojan or virus infected programs on the computer discovering passwords or private encryption keys. Other peripheral devices (eg: displays. printers etc) may also be routed through the processor unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282607-A (GB)
Title: Stripping compositions comprising sulphonic acid and thickener
Inventor: WALSH ALAN JOHN
IPC: C09D9/00
Filed: 1993-10-06
Abstract: Composition, which may be used to remove cured silicone, comprises one of:   (i) sulphonic acid, dissolved in an organic solvent, thickened with a mixture of polyethylene fibrids and fumed silica; (ii) sulphonic acid, dissolved in a solvent, with thickener (preferably a mixture of polyethylene fibrids and fumed silica) and organo-metallic catalyst.
Patent GB-2273176-A (GB)
Title: Actuator position control.
Inventor: DANBURY RICHARD NEIL
IPC: G05B19/414
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A system for moving an actuator from a start position to a predetermined end position wherein a prediction of the deceleration characteristics of the actuator is made from position and velocity information whereby the actuator is decelerated when the actual velocity/position curve during acceleration intercepts the position/velocity curve predicted for deceleration so that it is brought to rest at the required position. The prediction of the deceleration characteristics may involve a test routine. Also disclosed is a method for determining the speed and position of the actuator and the slope of the speed position path of the actuator. <IMAGE>