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Patent GB-2256922-A (GB)
Title: Flame detecting apparatus
Inventor: NOMURA SHINTARO
IPC: F23N5/08
Filed: 1992-06-12
Abstract: Flame detecting apparatus for detecting the flame of a fire by the amount of U.V. radiation emitted by the flame has a sensor 1 and a signal processing unit 3. The unit, 3, includes a span counting section 5 for dividing a time base into a plurality of time spans, each having a predetermined duration, and for counting the number of signals output from the sensor 1 during each time span, a count value storage section 6 for storing the count value for each time span that is output from the span counting section 5, and a calculation section 7 for deciding whether the sensor 1 has detected a flame by taking into account the count values of past time spans that are stored in the count value storage section 6, as well as the count value of the latest time span that is output from the span counting section 5. The sensitivity of the sensor 1 is adjusted so that a predetermined amount of U.V. radiation incident upon the sensor 1 produces a predetermined number of output signal pulses from the sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269186-A (GB)
Title: Mounting arrangement for carriage of knitting machine.
Inventor: LEE PIN
IPC: D04B7/04
Filed: 1992-07-27
Abstract: A needle bed of a flat knitting machine has at its upper side a guide rail (11) with a downwardly open groove (11') and at its lower side a guide rod (12). A carriage (20) has a slide bar (21) at its upper side which slidably engages the groove (11') and a groove (22) at the lower side of the carriage engages over the guide rod (12). A plurality of rotatable rollers (23, 24) are respectively mounted on the groove bottom and the flanks of the groove (22) to engage the rod (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272005-A (GB)
Title: Overflow fitting for a syphon-discharge W.C. cistern
Inventor: PITT ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E03D1/00
Filed: 1992-08-26
Abstract: An overflow fitting 1 for a syphon-discharge w.c. cistern directs water 8 (overflowing) through the base of the syphon 5 and into the soil pipe system. It is easily fitted at the base of the conventional syphon with no compromise to the function of the syphon. The advantage being to save and recycle waste overflowing water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261805-A (GB)
Title: Ready-to-eat, low/no-fat puddings and process
Inventor: KING LOREN DONALD
IPC: A23L29/231
Filed: 1992-11-23
Abstract: This invention relates to ready-to-eat, low/no fat, packaged puddings in which calcium-sensitive, gelling hydrocolloids, such as sodium alginate, are utilized in the pudding formulation as a total or partial replacement for the fat component. A new process for preparing such puddings is also described.
Patent GB-2265993-A (GB)
Title: Developing apparatus
Inventor: TAKAGAKI HIROMITSU
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1993-04-13
Abstract: Used toner remaining on an image carrier 1 after image transfer is collected in container 7, and conveyed by conveyor 8 to a storage unit 92 to reuse it with fresh toner in hopper 91. A trial patch on carrier 1 is sensed by sensor 18 which controls supply rollers 91a, 92a to respectively maintain the supplement of a fresh toner from a hopper 91 to the developing unit 4 and the supplement of the used toner in unit 92 to the developing unit 4 in a predetermined ratio, preferably 4 parts fresh toner to 1 part used toner. Alternatively, there may be a receptacle 25 at the end of conveyor 81 so that used toner can either be transported to used toner hopper 9 via conveyor 82 or to waste toner container 26 via conveyor 83, the conveyors being controlled to ensure correct distribution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277948-A (GB)
Title: Traffic guidance and proximity warning system
Inventor: POOLE DAVID
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 1993-05-12
Abstract: A traffic warning system comprises a series of light receivers mounted on a road and arranged to receive light from the headlights of a vehicle, sand light causing a series of light emitters also fixed relative to the road to successively light up ahead and/or behind the vehicle to warn other traffic in conditions of poor visibility and/or to guide said vehicle.
Patent GB-2283599-A (GB)
Title: A transmitter for a remote control group
Inventor: PALATIANOS ALEXANDER
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1994-01-11
Abstract: A transmitter (2) for a remote control group can learn a code embedded in a radiation signal received from another transmitter (2) of the same group. A non-resettable teach status switch (16) sets an instruction which is transmitted with every time a code is transmitted. This instruction may be recognised by a receiving transmitter and instructs operation of the receiving transmitter. The information may be to indicate whether or not the code may be learned by the receiving transmitter and therefore, a transmitter may be set as a "learn only" transmitter or as a "learn and teach" transmitter. It is only necessary for the user to press the relevant transmit button on each of the transmitters. This is because the controller (20) of the transmitter monitors a radio receiver (23) every time the transmit button is pressed. In addition, it delays transmission of a code when a transmit button is pressed so that it can listen to the radiation receiver (23). There are two delay periods, the first for detection of a signal, and the second longer period for recognition of a valid code. The second period is not used if no signal is detected in the first period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289154-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: WRENSHALL PETER
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 1994-03-18
Abstract: Display apparatus comprises a wall mounting (10, Figure 1) having a T-shaped channel 12 therein. Card dispensers 11 are removably mounted in the mounting (10) by way of a curved support member 21. The configuration of the channel 12 and support member 21 allow the dispensers 11 to be mounted in the mounting (10) with minimal space therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288969-A (GB)
Title: Cup rack set
Inventor: CHEN SHENG-TAI
IPC: A47L19/04
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: A cup rack set includes a housing (1) having a plurality of tapered vertical chambers (10) for keeping cups therein and two series of vertically spaced air vents (11) on a vertical front wall thereof. A horizontal bottom chamber (13) is provided at the bottom in communication with tapered vertical chambers. A shutter (20) is fastened to a series of vertically linked holes (110) on the vertical front wall of the housing and is movable to close and open the air vents. A water tray (3) is arranged to slide in and out of the horizontal bottom chamber to collect water from the cups loaded in the tapered vertical chambers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289039-A (GB)
Title: Hand held dispenser for spooled material
Inventor: RUFFLES DEREK
IPC: B65H23/06
Filed: 1994-05-06
Abstract: A one piece hand-held dispenser 1 comprises a handle 4 and a mounting 3 for frictionally engaging a spool 2 (Figure 3) which comprises a cardboard tube, wound with stretch film material 15. The dispenser mounting 3, in use frictionally engages the spool to apply braking which retards rotation of the spool 2 on its mounting 3. The mounting 3 is of elongate form of varying circular cross-sections, and is made resilient by providing it with a cruciform slot 10 extending substantially the full length of the mounting. This allows the mounting 3 to contract when subject to squeezing, to allow fitting of the spool 2, thereafter tending to expand to its original cross-section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281314-A (GB)
Title: Tufting apparatus
Inventor: PADGETT III W PAUL
IPC: D05C15/32
Filed: 1994-08-22
Abstract: A single or multiple needle bar tufting machine is provided with loop forming fingers (51) above the base fabric (35) and by laterally shifting the needles during tufting, rows of loop stitches (62) are formed over the fingers on the face of the substrate as well as the rows of pile loops formed on the back side. The fingers may be adjustable in height. The machine may also include yarn feed pattern control devices, pattern control needle bar positioners and a controllable fabric feed to create a variety of novel fabrics and fabrics simulating patterns heretofore only made on looms and knitting machines. The resulting fabrics offer many advantages including lower stitch rates, better substrate coverage, less resistance to sliding traffic, increased abrasion resistance, and improved draping characteristics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282408-A (GB)
Title: Dual throat latch assembly
Inventor: FERRARA RANDY
IPC: E05B65/19
Filed: 1994-09-12
Abstract: According to the invention, a vehicle body has a latch assembly 10 for latching and unlatching a pivotally movable closure panel carrying a striker 12. The latch assembly 10 has first and second throats 38, 40 for alternately receiving the striker 12 and a latching means 16 adapted for alternate assembly to capture the striker 12 in the first throat 38 and alternately in the second throat 40. In accordance with the invention, a forkbolt lever 16 is pivotally supported in a housing 14 and is adapted for alternate assembly, being mountable for rotation to capture the striker 12 either in the first throat 38 or alternately in the second throat 40. A detent lever 18 is pivotally supported in the housing 14 and is adapted for alternate assembly, being mountable for rotation to selectively engage the forkbolt lever 16 for capturing the striker 12 either in the first throat 38 or alternately in the second throat 40. The latch assembly 10 may be alternately assembled for releasing the striker 12 and unlatching the hood either by pulling a cable 82 on a left side of the vehicle for a left-hand version or by pulling a cable 82 on a right side of the vehicle for a right-hand version. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293295-A (GB)
Title: Wireless local area network synchronisation arrangement
Inventor: MINETT PETER JOHN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: A WLAN synchronisation arrangement utilises an absolute timing reference signal to which both base station and remote terminal refer periodically. Both base station and remote terminal are configured to activate their communication circuitry at predetermined values of the timing reference signal, their respective data clocks being set to a known phase at the detection of those precise values. The timing signal is preferably a time-of-day signal and is transmitted on a link separate from the main communication link of the network. The timing reference may either be transmitted from the base station to the remote terminal, or be received by both base station and remote terminal from an external source. The timing signal receiver is separate from the main receiver and is a low-power, narrow-band and low-data-rate receiver. The advantage of the synchronisation arrangement is that the respective transceivers are active for a shorter time and battery life in the remote terminals is lengthened.
Patent GB-2292343-A (GB)
Title: Ring binding tool
Inventor: YAMASAKI HIROSHI
IPC: B42F13/22
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: A ring binding tool of the invention comprises a cover member (2) provided at both side edges thereof with receiving ribs (21) which are bent inward, a pair of actuating plates (3A, 3B) provided within the cover member (2) with outer edges thereof held on the receiving ribs (21) and inner edges thereof abutting against each other so as to be capable of bending in a mountain-shape and a valley-shape, a pair of binding rods (4A, 4B) with base ends thereof held by the actuating plates and distal end portions thereof extending outside through windows of the cover member, said binding rods being adapted to open and close upon bending motions of the actuating plates in a mountain-shape and a valley-shape, a sliding member (8) arranged adjacent to the actuating plates and capable of advancing and retreating along the length of the cover member (2), and a rotary operation lever (7) pivotally mounted on one longitudinal end of the cover member. Rotating motions of the rotary operation lever advance and retract the sliding member to enable opening and closing of the binding rods, and a retreating motion of the sliding member can restrict the movements of the actuating plates to lock the binding rods in a closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296469-A (GB)
Title: Transfer printing and laminating blanket
Inventor: BROOKFIELD FRANK
IPC: D06P5/00
Filed: 1995-11-10
Abstract: A dual purpose transfer printing and laminating blanket has a fluoropolymer coating applied to its surface, in order to make it resistant to hot melt adhesive contamination during a laminating process. The blanket has an endless woven base fabric provided with at least one coating of fluoropolymer material, and may have a thickness of 1.5 to 7 mm. Silicate bodies, which may be in the form of glass beads of 90 microns diameter, may mask the fabric interstices. An upper layer of fluoropolymer may contain metal powder, eg of stainless steel, bronze or nickel. The fabric may be of glass, ceramic, metal, PEEK, aramid fibres, filaments or spun yarns. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296671-A (GB)
Title: Waste treatment and spray nozzle
Inventor: WILLIAMS STEPHEN ERIC
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 1995-11-23
Abstract: A spray nozzle comprises a body accommodating two or more bores (43, 45) leading to respective outlets (49, 51), wherein the bores are inclined relative to one another so as to converge in the direction of their respective outlets, whereby, in use, liquid dispersed from the outlets collides at a distance spaced from the outlets. The spray nozzle is suitable for use in waste treatment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296667-A (GB)
Title: Shaft assembly
Inventor: HOPE VICTOR ELIJAH
IPC: A63B53/16
Filed: 1995-11-28
Abstract: A shaft assembly (2), and a implement such as a golf club (1) embodying it, comprises two or more elongate shaft elements (3) and a tensioning mechanism (8) therefor. Preferably an elongate tension member (9) extends between a first, fixed point anchorage (10) associated with a first shaft element at the head (7) end of the implement or golf club (1) and a second, movable anchorage (11,12) associated with a different shaft element at the handle (6) end of the implement or golf club (1). End surfaces of shaft elements (3) may be profiled (4) to afford interlocking crests and depressions which rigidify the assembly longitudinally, transversely and in torsion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297159-A (GB)
Title: Special document discrimination system
Inventor: SAITOH TAKASHI
IPC: G06V10/40
Filed: 1993-07-23
Abstract: In a system for determining whether a document is identical to a predetermined reference, an image of the document is analysed to determine whether either the distances between a plurality of fine lines on the document is uniform eg due to planographic printing using a halftone screen, or there are a predetermined number of fine lines of a predetermined width eg due to intaglio printing. Thus it is possible to determine whether an original that is about to be duplicated is a banknote and prevent successful duplication.
Patent GB-2300787-A (GB)
Title: Method of Disabling a Portable Terminal of a Communication System
Inventor: MIKAMI HIROFUMI
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 1996-05-13
Abstract: Operation of a handset is allowed in a designated area of a cellular communication system but prevented outside it. A database stores data relating to the location of the handset and data corresponding to the allowed operating area. Comparison of the two establishes whether or not the handset is within the allowed area. If it is not, the exchange functions of the system are inhibited for that handset.
Patent GB-2305025-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector adapter
Inventor: KLAS DANIEL E
IPC: H01R31/00
Filed: 1996-08-12
Abstract: An adapter for coupling electrical connectors has a housing (12) having first and second connections (14;16,18) on first and second opposite ends of the housing. A set of electrical contacts (20;24,26) extends in each connection. A first connector (31) can be coupled to the first connection (14) and can electrically engage its electrical contacts. A circuit (28) is mounted in the housing (12) for electrically connecting the contacts (20;24,26). A latch (30) is attached to the first connection (14) for releasably securing the first connector (31) to the first connection (14). A release (32) is coupled to the latch (30) and is accessible for operation at the second end of the housing (12) for unlatching the first connection (14) from the first connector (31).
Patent GB-2304386-A (GB)
Title: Aerostatic bearing
Inventor: YOSHIMOTO SHIGEKA
IPC: F16C32/06
Filed: 1996-08-13
Abstract: An aerostatic bearing comprises a bearing base 21 having a plurality of first through-holes 25 for air intake, a bearing clearance 4 being formed between the bearing surface 23 and the thrust shaft 1, and a self-controlled restrictor 3 disposed so as to form a restricting spacing 5 with the reverse surface of the bearing base. The restrictor is adapted to automatically adjust the flow rate of air supplied to the bearing surface corresponding to the variation of the pressure on the bearing surface. The restrictor has a restricting disc 33 and a circular leaf spring 34. The restricting disc has a through-hole 36 at the center, and is held by an O ring 32 that also functions as a fluid sealing. The restrictor is secured to a cylindrical member 31 which is retained in a bore 26 in the base member by an annular screw 42.
Patent GB-2304650-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle underbody structure
Inventor: KANAZAWA YOSHINOBU
IPC: B62D21/07
Filed: 1996-08-30
Abstract: A vehicle underbody structure comprises a pair of floor frames 11b, a pair of auxiliary frames 12 spaced further from the longitudinal axis then the floor frames, a pair of side sills 4 spaced further from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle than the auxiliary frames, all of which are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and a pair of front side members 2 connected via a pair of outriggers 3 to the front ends of the floor frames and side sills, wherein the front ends of the auxiliary frames 12 are spaced rearwardly of the rear end portions of the outriggers. The side sills may each comprise a box shaped hollow member containing an elongated reinforcing member 24 the front end of which may be aligned with the front ends of the auxiliary frames.
Patent GB-2316983-A (GB)
Title: Protection circuit inhibiting gearchage unless brake is applied
Inventor: COLEY RONALD STEPHEN
IPC: F16H59/54
Filed: 1996-09-10
Abstract: A circuit for the protection of an electrically-selectable vehicle transmission comprises a signal input for receiving a brake signal representing the operation of a brake and an output which enables a gearshift when the brake signal has been maintained for a predetermined delay period. By ensuring continuous application of the brake for a predetermined period, the circuit prevents damage to the transmission caused by changing gear (e.g. from forward to reverse) at excessive speed.
Patent GB-2302710-A (GB)
Title: Wave and/or tidal energy extractor
Inventor: O'MEARA MATTHEW
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: A wave and/or tidal energy extractor comprises a rotary member carried for rotation on an energy-extractor member located at a fixed position in a water body from which tidal or wave energy is to be extracted, a cable (14) passing round the rotary member (18) in driving relationship therewith and attached at one end to a float (12) capable of floating on the water body (13) and at the other end to an auxiliary biasing float (19), means for connecting the energy-extractor member for rotation with the rotary member when the rotary member is rotated, in use, in one sense driven by the cable pulled by the float due to a rise in the surface level but being disconnectable from the rotary member to allow the latter to rotate freely in the opposite sense, the biasing float causing the cable to return round the rotary member in the said opposite sense when the water level falls to maintain the length of the cable between the rotary member and the float substantially taut. The extractor may be formed as a modular unit connectable with other such units to an energy utiliser or conversion system such as an electricity generator.
Patent GB-966682-A (GB)
IPC: C07D409/06
Abstract: 966,682. Piperidines. BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM G.m.b.H. Nov. 26, 1962 [Dec. 1, 1961; Feb. 19, 1962], No. 44620/62. Heading C2C. The invention comprises compounds of the general formula: and their non-toxic acid addition salts where R represents a C 1-4  alkyl group and the methyl group in the 3-position may have the α- or #- configuration and the preparation thereof either by reacting a compound of the formula: where X represents a halogen atom with a compound of the formula: or by dehydration of a compound of the formula: The process of the invention may be combined with one wherein the compound IV is prepared either by reacting a compound of the formula: with a compound III or by reduction of a compound of the formula: which in turn may be prepared by condensing formaldehyde, 2-acetyl-thiophene and a compound III whereby a Mannich reaction takes place. Piperidines of formula III are prepared by reacting a #-haloethyl- #-halopropyl-N-tosyl amine with benzyl cyanide followed by saponification and esterification of the compound thus obtained. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise the compounds I or their salts together with a pharmaceutical carrier or excipient. The compositions, which have analgesic properties, may be in the form of capsules, tablets, granules, coated tablets, emulsions, syrups, suspensions, drops or suppositories.
Patent GB-2312930-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust driven turbocharger
Inventor: SUMSER SIEGFRIED
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: In an exhaust gas turbocharger for an internal combustion engine having a turbine rotor 8 and a casing 3, at least two inlet passages 10, 11 are provided which are separated by a partition 12. A bypass passage 17, is provided leading to an annular passage 25, flow to the passage 25 being controlled by a rotary valve 22 positioned in the partition 12. In order to provide a double- or multi-flow exhaust gas turbocharger, such that the build-up pressure in the individual flows can be adjusted as variably as possible, the bypass valve 22 can be used alternatively to produce or interrupt the flow connection between one of the two inlet passages 10, 11 or both inlet passages simultaneously and the bypass passage 17.
Patent GB-2326361-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive elements
Inventor: HUGHES MICHAEL
IPC: B24D3/26
Filed: 1997-06-21
Abstract: An abrasive element for mounting on a mechanical abrading device such as a sander is disclosed. The abrasive element has a substrate formed of a flexible foam sheet 4 upon a first surface of which a layer 2 of abrasive particles is adhered. A releasable attachment layer 6 is adhered to an opposite surface of the sheet 4 and permits the releasable attachment of the abrasive element to a working surface of the mechanical abrading device.
Patent GB-2327217-A (GB)
Title: Solid core chalk dispenser
Inventor: FOWLER COLIN MICHAEL
IPC: A63B71/00
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: A solid core chalk dispenser has a firm core 2 which provides a solid point giving a back pressure sufficient to force any residual chalk 1 through the elastic cotton nylon woven fabric 3 ensuring that any wastage due to the natural pore closure of the fabric as it contracts is at worst minimized at best eliminated. The 'chalk' may comprise magnesium carbonate and other natural dehydrants, and is dispensed when the dispenser is manually squeezed.