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Patent GB-2175632-A (GB)
Title: Curtain sided vehicle
Inventor: HIGHAM WILLIAM STANLEY
IPC: B60J7/06
Filed: 1986-04-01
Abstract: A curtain sided vehicle having a curtain side (2) divided into bays (5) by vertical stiffeners (4) is provided with means for moving the curtain material outwardly into a desired fold configuration as the tension in the curtain side is released to open the curtain side. The moving means comprises a weight (7) located in a pocket adjacent the upper edge of the curtain so that as the curtain opens the weight tips to push the curtain into the desired outward fold. The folding action may be assisted by stiffener strips (10) and/or by a vertical rod (8) which is pivotally connected to the weight (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179491-A (GB)
Title: Discharge tube arrangements
Inventor: MENOWN HUGH
IPC: H01S3/097
Filed: 1986-08-21
Abstract: A discharge tube e.g. a laser arrangement includes a gas filled discharge tube 13, coaxially surrounded by a capacitor 18 and by a switch which is an annular thyratron 20. Initially, the thyratron 20 is non-conducting and a potential is applied at 22 to charge the capacitor 18. The thyratron is then made to conduct and the stored charge of the capacitor 18 is discharged through the tube 13 causing breakdown of the gas filling and a discharge to be established within the tube 13. The coaxial symmetry of the arrangement gives a low inductance circuit and an arrangement which is physically compact. In another embodiment the switch is a toroidal discharge tube which is triggered by a pulse of high frequency electromagnetic energy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180865-A (GB)
Title: Base for posts
Inventor: SVENSSON LARS
IPC: E02D27/42
Filed: 1986-09-25
Abstract: The base comprises a base member (1), e.g. of concrete, which at its lower portion (4) has obliquely upwardly extending surfaces of a vertical extent corresponding to approximately half the height of the base member, and has an overall height which is considerably less than the distance from the bottom surface (6) of the base to the fixing means (3) for the post (i.e.than the depth by which the base is lowered into the ground before fixing the post) the base member being connected with a number of rod means (2) consisting of pairs of rods (10) which at their upper ends are rigidly connected to the fixing means (3) and at their lower ends are embedded in the base member (1) in spaced apart relationship. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185814-A (GB)
Title: Radiation meter
Inventor: SAAD MASOUD
IPC: G01T1/178
Filed: 1987-01-21
Abstract: A radiation meter for measuring the radiation of flowing gases comprises at least one radiation detector (18,19,20) and a measuring filter (14) located opposite the detector(s) for the gases to flow through. An adjustable diaphragm (32) is disposed between the measuring filter (14) and the radiation detector(s) (18,19,20) and it is adjusted automatically as the T- radiation detector(s) (18,19,20) reaches its saturation limit. In the event a small aperture (34) determines the passage of the radiation from the measuring filter (14) to the detector(s) (18,19,20). Thus a single radiation meter is sufficient to cover both the normal case with little radiation of the exhaust gas of a nuclear installation and the case of an accident with intense radiation of the exhaust gas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200533-A (GB)
Title: Package display support members
Inventor: HOLLAND JOHN SINCLAIR
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 1987-02-10
Abstract: A deflectable support member for receipt of display packages incorporates a support arm 1 carried by a support bracket 2 by means of a pivot pin 3. The head 4 of the pin 3 is enlarged and slotted and provides a cam surface which contacts a reaction plate 6, the effect being to bias the arm 1 into a normal condition where it projects away from the bracket 2. However, if someone knocks accidentally against the arm 1, it can pivot to one side so as to minimise possible injury to that person. The rear end of the bracket 2 is formed with an angled slot 10 for receiving a rib on a support surface and is held in position thereon by tightening a screw threaded boss 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208851-A (GB)
Title: Bottom sheet feeder; side registration
Inventor: CANNING STEPHEN LESLIE
IPC: B65H9/04
Filed: 1987-08-19
Abstract: Sheets (3) are fed by roll (4) from the bottom of a stack in tray (1) and additional means, e.g. steering roll (6), are provided to impart to the fed sheet a velocity in the direction of feed greater than that imparted by roll (4) so as to cause the sheet to skew against a side edge registration guide (2). As described, steering roll (6) has a larger diameter than the feed roll (4), is disposed between the feed roll (4) and the registration guide (2) and is mounted on the same drive shaft (5) as the feed roll (4). To prevent over drive against the registration guide a degree of slippage is introduced by inducing the sheet to buckle over the steering roll (6) once it has butted against the registration edge (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213006-A (GB)
Title: Zero-IF transmitter with error correction
Inventor: LEWIS ANDREW PAUL
IPC: H03C1/06
Filed: 1987-11-27
Abstract: A method for the correction of errors in a zero-IF transmitter using its SSB mode resides in the steps of successively a) reducing local oscillator (LO) feedthrough, b) effecting balancing of the amplitudes of quadrature channels I, Q and c) reducing the phase deviation from quadrature in the channels. The method requires the introduction of an additional signal path in the radio, using an auxiliary LO the frequency of which is offset from the rf oscillator frequency by a small amount, eg 2kHz, and an extra mixer 67 to mix, in a calibration mode, the transmitter output with the auxiliary oscillator signal to form baseband error signals Sf,Sp for feedback 65 to the digital signal processor 63. Recursive algorithms make adjustments so that a) a first error signal Sf indicative of LO feedthrough is minimised; b) the ratio Si/Sq of peak detector outputs 60,62 is then adjusted to achieve channel balance; and c) a second error signal Sp indicative of deviation from phase quadrature is finally reduced to zero. The calibration is repeated for various LO frequencies and each result stored in RAM. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200529-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to vehicle seat belts
Inventor: UNWIN CECIL NORMAN
IPC: B60R22/20
Filed: 1988-02-08
Abstract: A seat belt assembly provides an extra long belt (7) for coping with wheelchair passengers. The belt is wound on two inertia reels (5, 6) and a clip (8) is captive on it between the reels. These reels may be adjustably anchored to a common floor rail (1) and the clip engaged in a socket (14) adjustably anchored to another, parallel floor rail (2), the belt then forming shoulder and lap straps. A device to prevent belt retraction may be clamped onto the shoulder strap portion adjacent its reel (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217440-A (GB)
Title: A heater box
Inventor: MULLEN PATRICK VINCENT
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1988-04-13
Abstract: A heater box for a vehicle is made as a one-piece plastics moulding 110 and the temperature control and air distribution flaps 126, 130 are mounted into the one-piece casing through slots 138 in the casing wall, the slots being subsequently closed by end plates 148, 152 which are journalled on the flaps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215909-A (GB)
Title: Depth differential analysis of solid samples using analysing and sputtering ion beams
Inventor: WITTMAACK KLAUS
IPC: H01J37/252
Filed: 1989-01-31
Abstract: Depth differential analysis of a solid sample is performed by successively alternately detecting light ions backscattered from the sample and removing an amount of the sample by sputtering using either medium-heavy or heavy ions to bombard the sample. In one embodiment, a beam of light ions is directed onto the sample with a glancing incidence and/or a glancing exit of the scattered particles, and the sputtering ions are directed onto the sample at low ion energy and so as to have a glancing incidence onto the sample, whereby both shallow and deep lying regions of the sample are exposed for analysis with high depth resolution. Apparatus for performing the method includes an analysis chamber 22 with a sample manipulator 7', a first accelerator 1a for generating a beam 11 of fast, light ions (H<+>, He<+>, He<2+> or Li<+>) with an energy of about 0.1 MeV to about 5 MeV, and a second accelerator 10 for generating a beam 11 of slow medium-heavy or heavy ions (Ar<+> or Xe<+>) with an energy of about 0.5 to about 10 KeV. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2229083-A (GB)
Title: Mat or coaster
Inventor: GORMAN JOHN
IPC: B32B5/18
Filed: 1989-03-16
Abstract: A protective mat or coaster consists of a laminate having an upper transparent or translucent layer (14) of polyvinyl chloride plastics sheet material which is secured by adhesive to a lower layer (16) of closed cell or semi-closed cell polyurethane foam material. Printed matter is applied by a reverse printing process to the internal surface of the upper layer so as to be visible from the upper surface of the mat or coaster. The mat or coaster can also include an intermediate layer (20) of a high impact polystyrene material between the upper and lower layers to provide additional strength. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221975-A (GB)
Title: Valve unit
Inventor: TURRIN GIANPIERO
IPC: F16K31/10
Filed: 1989-06-30
Abstract: A valve unit for controlling and regulating the flow of gas in gas-operated apparatus, which includes a valve body (2) in which a gas path (3) of flow is defined, at least one valve seat (4) in the body (2) and the path (3), and a shutter (5) for the valve seat (4) which is constantly biased toward a closing position by a spring means (10) and driven to an opening position by the rod (12) of an oil-bath electromagnet (15) to maintain a predetermined rate of operation, further comprises a drive (20) between the rod (12) of the electromagnet (15) and the shutter (5) including a preset stress raiser (22) which breaks to make the drive inoperative on a predetermined speed of operation of the rod (12) being exceeded. An arrangement of two electromagnetically controlled valves is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230891-A (GB)
Title: Disc clamp
Inventor: CHEN KUN-CHAO CASEY
IPC: G11B17/02
Filed: 1989-07-14
Abstract: The disc clamp 25 is for use within a disc drive to secure a plurality of information storage discs 20 to a spindle hub 31 on a disc drive spindle motor assembly. The disc clamp is secured to the spindle hub by a plurality of hub screws (27, Fig 3, not shown). The disc clamp is fabricated from a single piece of aluminum and includes a substantially flat inner ring section 140, an outer ring section 141 having a rounded engaging surface and a spring section that couples the inner ring section to the outer ring section. The spring section is thinner than both the inner and outer ring sections. The inner ring section has a plurality of screwholes therein for receiving the hub screws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223303-A (GB)
Title: Gas cooking apparatus with rotary burner and electrical ignition
Inventor: MONTEIL JEAN FRANCOIS
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 1989-09-22
Abstract: This invention relates to a gas cooking apparatus with a rotary burner 20 and electrical ignition for a gas hot-plate. The burner (20) is offset from the axis of rotation of the burner carrier (10) which is inserted in the top of a support (3) which is rotated on a fixed feed pipe (40) with an horizontal venturi, by a motor (50) and chain drive (53). The off-center burner (20) which may be circular or elongated includes gas outlet nozzles disposed around an outwardly directed sector of 280 DEG  only symmetrically in relation to the plane through the carrier rotation and burner axes (10). The gas outlet ducts (21) of the burner (20) are inclined at between 10 and 20 DEG , upwards, in relation to the horizontal. The base of the off-center burner (20) includes radial ribs (22) distributed symmetrically over a sector identical to that of the gas outlet nozzles (21). The igniter is integral with the rotating support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230552-A (GB)
Title: U-shaped clip assembly
Inventor: YAMASAKI MASAICHI
IPC: B65D73/02
Filed: 1989-11-22
Abstract: This invention relates to a U-shaped clip assembly in which a plurality of U-shaped clips 10 are interconnected by interconnecting wires 20. The interconnecting wires are welded to heads of the plurality of U-shaped clips whereby the plurality of U-shaped clips are interconnected by the interconnecting wires, a welded length I between the U-shaped clip and the interconnecting wire is in the range of 0.1 to 1.4 mm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228408-A (GB)
Title: Car mats
Inventor: CASEY JOHN
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1990-02-20
Abstract: A floormat insertable into the foot space of a passenger motor car, which prevents passage of both damp and dirt to the floor space of the motor vehicle while having a fully aesthetic appearance, and from which, moreover, a sound insulating effect will also be achieved, comprises a carpet-type material portion (3) moulded into a stiff plastics portion (2) formed in the shape of a trough, on the foot-receiving side of the plastics portion and over substantially its full area. In particular the side edges (4) of the material portion (3) are covered over by the plastics material of the plastics portion (2), and preferably a material layer (5) of polyurethane foam is moulded-in on the underside of the plastics portion (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230699-A (GB)
Title: Effervescent vitamin composition
Inventor: TAKAICHI AKIHISA
IPC: A61K9/46
Filed: 1990-03-07
Abstract: An effervescent oral vitamin composition comprises vitamin C, sodium carbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate and an acid (which may be the vitamin C). Potassium carbonate is present as a stabilizing agent. The composition is for dissolution in water before administration.
Patent GB-2231078-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle trim moulding
Inventor: YADA YUKIHIKO
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 1990-03-30
Abstract: In an end structure of an ornamental molding for a vehicle, the opposite end portions (1A) of the molding are formed by inwardly folding the end after the longitudinal edge portions have been partially cut away. The shaped end is then provided with resilient seal members by applying an adhesive material to the folded opposite end portions and bonding the resilient seal members to the folded opposite end portions. 
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Patent GB-2231014-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering arrangement
Inventor: BOATH GUTHRIE DAVID
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 1990-04-17
Abstract: A steerable vehicle such as a wheelchair comprising a frame (6) having a plurality of ground engaging wheels, there being at least two steerable (2, 4) and two freely-pivotable wheels (8, 10). The steerable wheels being located at non- adjacent points on a polygon, thus enabling the vehicle to be manoeuvred in straight lines in any direction even in confined spaces. The steerable wheels (2, 4) can be connected by a chain and cog wheels. An indicator system such as coloured lights can be provided for indicating the direction of rotation of the wheels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235018-A (GB)
Title: Device for air cooling and the provision of mechanical power
Inventor: LIFKA HANS
IPC: F02C3/36
Filed: 1990-05-14
Abstract: A multistage compressor assembly 4 is driven by a multistage turbine assembly 2 and a cooler 3, is arranged therebetween, in which respect a flowpath diversion 7 of approximately 180 DEG  is arranged in the area of the cooler so that the turbine assembly and the compressor assembly have opposing flow directions. The upstream end of the turbine assembly 2 consists of an output-shaft driving turbine 23, and all adjacent stages of the turbine compressor assembly 2/4 stages of the compressor assembly 4 are designed for rotation alternately in opposing directions without stator-blade cascades inbetween. With the exception of the output-shaft turbine 23 every turbine stage and its corresponding compressor stage are coupled to a respective free-running rotor 10 to 16 in which respect the turbine blades may be arranged either radially outwardly or inwardly of the compressor blades. An after cooler 8 may be provided. The device may be used on hypersonic missiles and driven by pilot air (ram air). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232725-A (GB)
Title: Stator vane actuating lever in gas turbine engine
Inventor: OLIVE CLIVE EDWARD
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 1990-06-15
Abstract: Variable stator vanes (14, Fig 1) are adjustable by a vane actuator ring (22) via actuator levers (30, Fig 2) linking the vanes to the ring in a one-to-one relationship. Each vane is linked to the ring by a lever (30) of thin sheet material, a trough-shaped end of the lever formed by side portions 40a, 40b being clamped by a clamp 32 to a wedge-shaped end of vane stem so that the lever end takes up the profile of the end of the stem. The lever is stated to be able to twist about its longitudinal axis but to be rigid enough to resist bending. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2245670-A (GB)
Title: A pipe coupling
Inventor: SMOWTON MARK
IPC: F16L37/084
Filed: 1990-06-27
Abstract: A quick fit pipe coupling has two body parts (10, 12) with each body part retaining one of the pipes to be connected. The two body parts (10, 12) are screwed together. One pipe (26) is to be push-fitted into the coupling. This pipe (26) has radially extending ridges (30) by which the pipe (26) can be latched in one part (12) of the coupling, and this one part (12) of the coupling also carries the seals (34) which provide the fluid tight seal. When the coupling is dismantled, the seals (34) remain in position and are not disturbed.
Patent GB-2233996-A (GB)
Title: Well treatment method
Inventor: DEES JOHN MARTIN
IPC: E21B37/06
Filed: 1990-07-02
Abstract: In a well treatment method, a fluid is positioned in a wellbore have formation perforations in alignment with the portion thereof to be treated. A gas generator is positioned in proximity with the fluid and is actuated to disperse the fluid within the wellbore in accordance with a pressure/time relationship. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the fluid is a fluid resin material which is polymerized following operation of the gas generator to form a consolidated, porous, permeable matrix which retains sand and other fine materials while permitting the flow of production fluid into the well. Other fluids disclosed are those for controlling water, scale, clay, emulsion, corrosion, paraffins, oxidation and pH.
Patent GB-2246725-A (GB)
Title: Electrical water conditioner
Inventor: STEFANINI DANIEL
IPC: B01J19/12
Filed: 1990-07-11
Abstract: A water conditioner using a radio signal, the power of which directly varies with the flow of the water. The conditioner is attached to the water system by a novel method. The power output is controlled by three independant sources, the turbulance created by the rate of flow of water, the turbulance created by the amount of limescale in the water system and the activity in the premises which is an indicator of the future usage of water. The method of connection utilizes electrical contacts on the water conditioner, which are held fast to the water system by means of ties. The water conditioner treats the water in a manner which results in the efficient transfer of heat through the water. This effect reduces heating and energy usage.
Patent GB-2247843-A (GB)
Title: Golf driving surface unit
Inventor: STONESTREET IAN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1990-09-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial golf platforms, mats or tees which enable a golfer to drive from the tee when conditions would otherwise render the tee itself unsuitable for use. The present invention provides a laminate for supporting a tee-peg on a golf tee comprising an aluminium plate 2 having a first aperture 4 sufficiently large to permit passage therethrough of the shaft of a tee-peg; a flexible, resilient sheet 6 coextensive with at least part of the plate and having a second aperture 8, in communication with the first aperture, sufficiently large to permit passage therethrough of the shaft of a tee-peg and sufficiently small to grip the shaft of the tee-peg to enable a golf ball to be supported thereby; and a sheet of artificial grass, matting, carpet material or the like 10 overlying the flexible, resilient sheet and the plate. Preferably, the laminate is supported on a base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248015-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerated display unit
Inventor: GOODWIN JEFFREY MICHAEL
IPC: B62B3/00
Filed: 1990-09-20
Abstract: A mobile refrigerated food display unit 10 for use as a food trolley comprises a display compartment, a refrigeration unit 26, 28 for cooling the compartment, and an access door 14 in the top of the compartment. A carousel 30 disposed within the compartment has a plurality of trays 34 for supporting items of food to be displayed and is rotatable to bring any selected tray to the vicinity of the access door 14 in the top of the compartment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238833-A (GB)
Title: Peristaltic pump
Inventor: COOK EDWARD JOHN
IPC: F04B43/08
Filed: 1990-10-12
Abstract: The pump has 8 resiliently deformable plastics membrane (3, Fig. 1) and a plurality of electro-restrictive devices, e.g. piezo-electric devices or solenoids 2, arranged outside the membrane 50 that on application of an electric current via a micro-processor 20, a peristaltic pumping action is achieved. The membrane is in the form of a tube and is assembled by stretching between end mountings (4). Non-return valves 40A, 40B are provided. The pump is portable and can be used to administer doses of a drug at regular intervals to a patient, typically insulin to a diabetic. A heater may be incorporated to control the viscosity and thereby the rate of pumping of the drug. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249939-A (GB)
Title: Shoe and shoe sole
Inventor: HOLLINSHEAD CLIVE
IPC: A43B5/06
Filed: 1990-11-23
Abstract: A running shoe has a sole with a slot (15) extending from the front of the sole towards a heel for a distance which corresponds to the length of the big toe of a user. The slot lies between a part of the sole which underlies the big toe and a further part of the sole which underlies the other toes of the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240907-A (GB)
Title: Digital signal time difference correcting circuit
Inventor: HARA KOJIRO
IPC: G06F5/06
Filed: 1991-01-09
Abstract: A digital signal time difference correcting circuit used in digital interface circuits for transmitting and receiving a plurality of digital signals comprising a plurality of pairs of storage means (RAM1, RAM2, RAM3, RAM4) relative to a plurality of input signals 1, 2 and a control means. The control means writes each of the digital input signals to either of two storage means constituting each pair thereof. The control means reads data simultaneously from both storage means constituting each storage means pair in accordance with the clock timing of either of the input signals stored therein. This scheme eliminates the time difference of the multiple digital input signals, caused by eg. different cable lengths or the presence of data processing circuitry. Typical application in tape recorders. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241736-A (GB)
Title: Connectors for securing wires
Inventor: GOOLDEN PETER
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 1991-02-26
Abstract: A cylindrical body 27 in which a wire 12 is gripped by petals 34 in a spring steel plate 32 has resilient legs 30 which may be located in recesses 40 in a further body 37 or engage a plate (11, Fig. 1) after insertion through a plate aperture (17). The body 37 or an equivalent aperture may be formed on or in merchandise (15, Fig. 1) to be secured from theft. The plate (11) is secured to a wall by location of a plate (18, Fig. 1) on a screw (1 g) in a wall channel (21). A tool (41, Fig. 6) to permit withdrawal of the body 27 has projections (43) engageable with the legs 30 or membranes covering the recesses 40. <IMAGE>