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Patent GB-2262717-A (GB)
Title: Electro-magneto-hydrodynamic ink drop generator.
Inventor: KIM YOON-SOO
IPC: B41J2/06
Filed: 1992-03-24
Abstract: The printhead comprises an array of tubular ink-projecting tubes which have internally thereof respective pairs of spaced electrodes, and which has means for generating a magnetic field in the vicinity of the electrodes. When a current is passed through a conductive ink in a said tube, the interaction between the current through the ink and the magnetic field causes movement of the ink, whereby a droplet is ejected from the open end of the tube. As shown (Fig 1) a printhead comprises a row of tubes (14) of rectangular (square) cross section in an insulator (24). The electrodes (16, 18) are applied to opposed walls of the tubes (14) and the magnetic field is generated between laminar magnets (20, 22) which sandwich the insulator (24). It is stated that the printhead is able to produce recordings with continuous tonal gradation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255787-A (GB)
Title: Tape feeder for a sewing machine
Inventor: HYCA BOHUMIL
IPC: D05B35/06
Filed: 1992-05-14
Abstract: A tape feeder (12) for selectively feeding one of at least two tapes (8. 11) to a sewing machine is displaceable transversely to the workpiece feed direction (16) by means (45, 46) so as to align the selected tape with the presser foot (6). The feed device comprises a motor driven shaft (13) and respective presser rolls (27, 28) for urging the tapes (8, 11), when selected, against the shaft (13). A cutting device (14) arranged on the feed device (12) enables the unwanted tape to be cut off and a clamp (37) secures it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267919-A (GB)
Title: Readily-erectable building structures
Inventor: TEESE PAMELA VERONICA
IPC: E04H15/58
Filed: 1992-06-20
Abstract: A readily-erectable building structure has a roof structure incorporating stressed cables 4 and compressed struts 8, 9, which structure is supported by, e.g. lugs 6, the structure being such that it can be readily erected by tensioning the cables after positioning the lugs. The cables may be attached to a hinged, collapsible floor 14, so that when the floor is extended into its final shape, the cables are automatically tensioned. Walls may be formed by spaced skins 18 of, e.g. plywood, with insulating material positioned in sachets 20 between the skins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263833-A (GB)
Title: Fault detection and location in two-way optical communication systems
Inventor: YAJIMA NOBORU
IPC: H04B3/46
Filed: 1993-01-29
Abstract: In a two-way optical communication system, when operating in the normal condition signals transmitted in one direction of the two-way communication are inverted in a sending side or tributary (10) and are restored in a receiving side or tributary (12), but signals transmitted in the opposite direction are not inverted, making it possible to distinguish a signal reflected at a fault point of an optical fibre (14) from normal signals received from the other tributary. In a loopback test, an inverter (32) provided in the receiving side (12) for the said one direction is bypassed and an inverter (28) is inserted in the sending side (10) for the said opposite direction. Alternatively [Figure 3], overhead information for identifying tributaries is added to the signals in the sending side. In the receiving side, the overhead information is extracted. The extracted overhead information is compared with an identifier of the other tributary in a normal operation and is compared with an identifier of the tributary itself in a loopback test. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269361-A (GB)
Title: Successive dispensing from two sheet rolls
Inventor: COLLINS SCOTT J
IPC: C11D11/00
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: A two-roll dispenser, for toilet tissue or similar sheet material, is so arranged that sheet can be pulled downwardly from first roll 14 while slider 38 blocks underneath access to second roll 12. Only when roll 14 is emptied will tip 58 of pivotable slider arm 50 allow slider 38 to be slid rightwards, thus allowing access to roll 12. Pivotal slider arm 48 is cammed down by full roll 12, and pivoted upwards again by slider spring 64. Arm 50 pivots similarly in the opposite direction of sliding, when arm tip 56 does not allow slider movement until roll 12 is empty. The user normally slides the slider using handle 47. The dispenser has roll-supporting base 24 having a pivotable-downwards translucent cover (shown, unidentified). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266119-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock mechanisms
Inventor: HARPER BARRIE SAMUEL
IPC: E05B21/06
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: In a rotary disc cylinder lock, at least one tumbler 3 is selected during the course of assembly of the lock from a group of tumblers each having an equivalent geometrical relationship between its drive face 18 and its peripheral notch 12 but which differ in the profile of the key aperture adjacent to the drive face 29, 30 when assembled, if an implement 32 having a radial dimension greater than the maximum radial distance of the drive face 18 of such a tumbler from the axis of the lock is turned from the zero position within such a key aperture to align the peripheral notch 12 of the tumbler with the locking bar 8, it will therefore move through a different angle for different such tumblers in dependence upon the differences in said profiles. This serves to confuse an attempt to pick the lock by feeling the angle between the notch 12 and locking bar 8 with such an implement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270680-A (GB)
Title: Driving web-perforating cylinders.
Inventor: GORL GERHARD
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 1993-09-14
Abstract: Instead of using the drive system of other apparatus, eg a printer, to also drive web-perforating cylinders 11 and 12, a separate drive motor (not shown) is provided for the cylinders and for a web draw roller 4. This facilitates adjustment of phase of perforation with respect to phase of the other apparatus. The distance between the perforating cylinders is also adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282561-A (GB)
Title: A twin head feed erector
Inventor: BRADLEY ALBERT JOHN
IPC: B31B3/44
Filed: 1993-10-09
Abstract: A conveyor arrangement 1 carries partly formed cartons 2 onto erecting stations 3 and 4 where plungers 5 and 6 operate to carry out part of the carton forming operation. A drive mechanism causes the plungers 5 and 6 to be reciprocated 180 DEG  out of phase which creates a much more balanced design with less vibration. Preferably flights are provided on the conveyor to push the cartons. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271874-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling safety device for vehicle
Inventor: OKANO MASUMI
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 1993-10-11
Abstract: In a system for controlling a safety device for a vehicle, a collision judgment circuit 2 outputs a trigger signal when it judges that a vehicle collision has occurred in accordance with an acceleration data from an acceleration sensor 1. The collision judgment circuit is operated by power of a constant voltage circuit 4. In a drive circuit 3, a main switching element TR1 which is turned on in response to the trigger signal from the collision judgment circuit and a safety switch SW which is turned on by impact from the vehicle collision, are connected in serial relation to each other. An activator SQ for the vehicle safety device is also incorporated into this drive circuit in serial relation. In order for the control system to be operated normally even when a wire harness H connecting the battery VB and the drive circuit together is cut off, there is employed an energy reservoir including a condenser Co. This energy reservoir is charged with voltage which has been increased to a level higher than that of the battery by a voltage increasing circuit 5. The constant voltage circuit and the energy reservoir are connected to each other by an auxiliary connection circuit 9 including said safety switch. When the safety switch is in its ON-state, the constant voltage circuit receives the voltage from the energy reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284430-A (GB)
Title: Self-lubricating hard material
Inventor: TOKUMOTO KEI
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: A self-lubricating hard material suitable for shaft bearings and sealing rings is provided in which at least one self-lubricating material comprising BN or a sulfide of Cr, Mn or a transition metal from columns IVa to VIa in the periodic table or a solid solution or double sulfide of these sulfides which may contain graphite is dispersed in an amount of 0.1 - 50 vol% in a hard material.
Patent GB-2273828-A (GB)
Title: Contact mounting
Inventor: MATSUOKA NORIYUKI
IPC: H01R13/41
Filed: 1993-11-08
Abstract: A contact mounting structure comprises an insulating base plate with a plurality of holes therein for receiving contacts which have barbs that engage a wall of the hole to secure the contacts, and wherein the walls which the barbs engage are not aligned but rather staggered. The holes may be alternately short and long 23, 24 and accommodate contacts with corresponding wide and narrow parts, d 4, d3, so that the walls 23a, 24a are not aligned. In another embodiment, holes of equal length (30 Figure 6A) are provided as off-set pairs. Alternatively, alternate contacts have the barb at opposite sides so that the barb-receiving wall alternates from front to back of adjacent holes; the holes being aligned or in off-set pairs (Figures 7A, 8A, 9A). Two rows of holes may be provided (Figures 5, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B). In use the structure has a plurality of contacts and receives an integrated circuit. The staggered holes allow a greater density of contacts without the danger splitting between adjacent holes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274003-A (GB)
Title: Car ventilating device
Inventor: OHBA SHUNJI
IPC: B60H1/24
Filed: 1993-12-14
Abstract: A passenger compartment of an automobile is ventilated by solar power driven fans to keep the temperature below a predetermined level. An air exhaust passage 26 is provided with an air exhaust valve 10 and a fan 17, and corresponding air supply element 26', 10' and 17' are provided. The fans 17, 17' are driven by power from solar cells 2. Elastic members 18, 18' are provided which pull the air exhaust valve 10 and air supply valve 10' toward their open (or closed, Fig 7) positions, and solenoids 19, 19' which when energized close (open) these valves against the force of the elastic members 18, 18'. When the vehicle is parked, the elastic members 18, 18' (or solenoids 19, 19') open these valves 10, 10', the fans operate using power from the solar cells 2 so as to exchange the air in the passenger compartment, and the temperature in the compartment falls. When the vehicle is running, the solenoids 19, 19' are energized by power from the vehicle battery 750 as to keep these valves 10, 10' in their closed positions, and ensure that the connection between the compartment and the exterior of the vehicle is blocked. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273921-A (GB)
Title: Line reeling : tension control
Inventor: KIM JI-HYUN
IPC: B65H75/34
Filed: 1993-12-30
Abstract: A line 100, for instance the power supply lead in a robot cleaning machine, is wound for storage on a spool 200. The spool 200 is coupled to a spindle by a coiled spring 400. The spindle is drivingly coupled to a motor 300 by a worm gear. Sensors are provided to detect rotation of the spool 200 and the motor 300 and to govern motor rotation. When the line is initially withdrawn, the spool 200 rotates against the spring 400. The motor 300 then runs, relieving the tension in the spring 400. The motor 300 is thereafter reversed to apply a predetermined tension to the spring 400 which is transmitted to the line 100. Thereafter, as the length of line withdrawn from the spool 200 changes, the motor 300 is operated to maintain a desired tension in the line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274731-A (GB)
Title: Memory arrangement for microprocessor board
Inventor: MCCORMACK MICHAEL DEAN
IPC: G06F12/06
Filed: 1994-01-21
Abstract: A method of directing memory accesses in a microprocessor controlled refrigeration related process having a CPU on a CPU board which asserts a logic signal INST during instruction fetches from external memory devices and which de-asserts INST during data reads and writes. A connector is provided on the CPU board for selectively connecting an expansion board thereto having one or more memory devices. The method includes the step of providing an additional logic signal BS having different functions responsive to the presence and absence of an expansion board. The method further includes the steps of initiating a memory access by providing a memory address in a predetermined address range, and directing the memory access to predetermined different memory device locations as a function of the address range, the logic levels of the INST signal and the additional logic signal BS, and whether or not an expansion board is connected to the CPU board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274728-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles
Inventor: MURAI MASARU
IPC: G02C1/02
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: Spectacles wherein, in the case of directly supporting lenses by parts of spectacles other than rims, design restriction is limited, and moreover, a high machining precision is not required. The present invention is characterized in that lenses are directly supported by gripping means for gripping lenses. It is preferable that the gripping means are provided with resilient means for urging portions of the gripping means which are in contact with the lenses against the lenses through spring tensions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280228-A (GB)
Title: Fuel pump
Inventor: WILLIAMS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 1993-03-30
Abstract: A pump/injector includes a pumping plunger (13A) movable inwardly in a bore to displace fuel from a pumping chamber (16) through an outlet. A fuel flow path into the pumping chamber includes an inlet port (20) connected to an annulus (20A) in the surrounding body (11A) and a passage (29, 30) in the plunger communicating with the pumping chamber. The port and passage are brought into communication towards the end of the outward movement of the plunger to allow fuel flow into the pumping chamber and the fuel flow path includes a non-return valve (28) which closes to prevent escape of fuel from the pumping chamber along the flow path when inward movement of the plunger takes place and before the port and passage move out of communication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293330-A (GB)
Title: Random number generator
Inventor: YATES EDWARD THOMAS
IPC: A63F7/04
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: A random number generator comprises a clear plastic reservoir 1 containing a plurality of balls 4 bearing indicia, the reservoir being provided with a clear plastic side tube 2 which is dimensioned to hold a small number of the balls from the reservoir. The whole device is provided with a fitting 3 to enable it to be releasably attached to a pen. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282650-A (GB)
Title: Tandem type vacuum booster
Inventor: SUWA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: B60T13/565
Filed: 1994-10-04
Abstract: A tandem type vacuum booster includes a coupling cylinder (13) extending from the inner peripheral edge of a front booster piston (4) and coupled to a piston boss (10) with bolts (15). The inner peripheral bead (5a) of a front diaphragm (5) is held inserted between the front booster piston (4) and the piston boss (10). A reinforcing cylinder (22) of synthetic resin material which has an inward flange (22a) at the front end is fitted in the coupling cylinder and the reinforcing cylinder is held against a bottom plate (13a) of the coupling cylinder by the elastic force of a return coil spring (23) applied to the inward flange (22a). The rigidity of the coupling cylinder (13) is improved by the reinforcing cylinder to prevent degradation of the performance of seal members by distortion of the coupling cylinder. The rear limit position of input rod (35) can be adjusted by turning stopper plate (46). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302313-A (GB)
Title: A four-sided multi-lingual key for use in typewriters, word processors and computers
Inventor: MAHFOOTH NATHIM FATHIL
IPC: B41J5/12
Filed: 1995-01-31
Abstract: A four-sided multi-lingual key is disclosed that may be fitted to keyboards for typewriters, word processors and computers. The Key is labelled with four language characters and/or letters supported in a manner to allow forward or backward rotation of each Key displaying characters related to the selected language.
Patent GB-2287385-A (GB)
Title: Communication system for a modular telecommunications system
Inventor: HANN KENNETH GERARD
IPC: G06F11/22
Filed: 1993-11-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a communication system for a modular telecommunications system, in which the operational units, or modules, of the telecommunications system are interconnected by means of a serial bus (3) to maintain communication with the different parts (1, 2) of the system. According to the invention, the serial bus is configured so that each module can be assigned to a read and/or write operation performed on different hardware and software levels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2327912-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle protection bar
Inventor: FINNEY IAN ANTHONY
IPC: B60R19/52
Filed: 1995-09-27
Abstract: A protection bar for attachment to the front of a land vehicle comprises an inflexible, rotationally moulded frame encased in a body of cushioning material. As shown, fig 3, the unit comprises upright arms 10 connected by cross-pieces 14, 16 made by rotational moulding and covered by an outer cushioning body 22.
Patent GB-2295825-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: SINGH SURINDER
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 1995-12-08
Abstract: The use of a compound of formula I   <IMAGE> in which R1, R2 and R3 are N or CH, X1 and X2 are hydrogen, hydroxy, or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl group and Z1 and Z2 are hydrogen, hydroxy, keto (=O), or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl group or one of Z1 and X1 and Z2 and X2 form a second bond of a double bond at the 1,6 or 2,3 positions with the proviso that at least one of the groupings R1 Z1 X1 R2 Z2 X2 and R1 X1 Z2 form a hydroxamate moiety (-N(OH)C(=O)- and B is a 5 or 6 membered ring of formula II or III   <IMAGE> in which R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are CH or N with the proviso that ring B cannot contain more than 3 ring members which are nitrogen and the ring B may optionally be substituted by one or more of hydroxy, keto (=O), and an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl group or a salt thereof formed with a physiologically acceptable organic or inorganic acid, for the manufacture of a medicament for use as an anti-ischaemic agent.
Patent GB-2298022-A (GB)
Title: Universal joint with dual rollers
Inventor: DEL RIO EDDY H
IPC: F16D3/207
Filed: 1994-10-19
Abstract: A device for connecting two non-coaxial rotating shafts (16, 24) comprises a first body (26) connected to one shaft and a second body (26') connected to the other shaft (24). A link (18) extends between the two bodies (26, 26'). A first coupling mechanism (12) connects the first body (26) to the link (18) and includes a first pair of conical rollers (36, 38) rotatably attached to either the first body (26) or the link (18). The first coupling mechanism (12) also includes first tapered aperture (41) through the other one of the first body (26) and the link (18) with the first pair of rollers (36, 38) located in the first tapered aperture (41). A second coupling mechanism (20) connects the second body (26') to the link (18) and includes a second pair of conical rollers (36' 38') rotatably attached to either the second body (26') or link (18). The other one of the second body (26') and the link (18) has a second tapered aperture (42) in which the second pair of the rollers (36', 38') is located.
Patent GB-2314004-A (GB)
Title: A rubbish bin with segregated compartments
Inventor: TABIBI SIAVASH
IPC: A47B77/18
Filed: 1996-06-12
Abstract: A bin has several compartments 10-13, adjacent compartments being separated by a shelf 15-17 which slopes rearwardly and downwardly away from a front opening 20-23 . Provision is provided for bin bags 25 to be located in each compartment, the bags having their mouths held open by suitable means 26, 27 such as a hook on the top and bottom side of the front opening. The bin can be rectilinear (Figures 1 and 2) or cylindrical (Figures 3 and 4). Where cylindrical, the top (103) may be removable for top filling and/or cleaning and a curved front door (107) may run on a ball race (108).
Patent GB-2302757-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cell
Inventor: WRIGHT MICHAEL LAWRENCE
IPC: H01M10/39
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: A high temperature rechargeable electrochemical cell comprises a housing in the form of a canister 12 which is polygonal in cross-section so that it has a plurality of peripherally spaced corners 14. A solid electrolyte separator 16 which is a conductor of sodium ions, separates the interior of the housing into an anode compartment containing an anode and a cathode compartment containing a cathode. The separator is tubular or cup-shaped, having a closed end and an open end, and having a plurality of peripherally spaced radially outwardly projecting ribs or lobes corresponding in number to the corners of the housing. The separator is concentrically located in the housing, with each lobe of the separator being peripherally aligned with, and projecting towards, one of said corners of the housing. Anchoring components 50 anchoring the separator in position relative to the housing, are provided. Sodium is provided as active anode material in the anode compartment.
Patent GB-2317934-A (GB)
Title: A seal for an annulus between inner and outer pipes
Inventor: HEPBURN KENNETH
IPC: F16L7/02
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: The seal includes a resilient member 5 and a deforming means 6, 7 for deforming the resilient member between an operative and inoperative form. The deforming means 6, 7 comprises wedge shaped profile adjacent respective faces of corresponding shape of the resilient member. The seal may be used to seal the annular region between two concentric pipes, e.g. of an underwater pipe within an outer shell pipe containing insulation.
Patent GB-2318344-A (GB)
Title: Soap dispenser head
Inventor: FROST FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: Dispenser for dispensing soap, especially suited for use in a public toilet. The dispenser has an elongate housing 1 having an annular flange 2 at one end, a head 3 including a hole allowing the head to slide along the housing 1 but not allowing the annular flange 2 to pass through the hole, a dispensing unit 7 for dispensing liquid soap and arranged to fit inside the housing, the dispensing unit being connectable to a supply of liquid soap to be dispensed. This allows the head to be replaced so that different head designs can be used on a single type of dispenser unit, and also the head acts to resist attempts to tamper with the dispenser unlawfully.
Patent GB-2320111-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system and method for software development/configuration
Inventor: COWAN CHRISTOPHER GEORGE
IPC: G06F9/06
Filed: 1996-12-06
Abstract: The present invention finds particular application in the design of scalable business systems in which a plurality of program code entities or objects are progressively constructed to computerise a business process, and overcomes problems when software has to be re-developed, in particular, when the order of execution of objects implementing various functions has to be changed. The present invention provides a data processing system comprising memory 212 for storing a plurality of executable entities, means for establishing an order of execution of selectable ones of the executable entities, and means 410 for executing the selected executable entities according to that order without modification of the selected executable entities. The entities may be objects, functions, self-contained programs, or DLL tasks. A drag-and-drop method, using a graphical user interface 400, may be used to establish the order. The entities may have shared access to a common data structure and may be executed according to a timed schedule.