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Patent GB-2178374-A (GB)
Title: Foldable wheeled vehicles
Inventor: CONRAN SEBASTIAN ORBY
IPC: B62B9/26
Filed: 1985-07-26
Abstract: Movement of a first member 19 of a foldable vehicle frame relative to a second member 12 thereof is utilised to pivot a wheel about a pivot axis 27 such that the wheel is disposed in a more compact relationship with the frame when the latter is in its folded condition than when it is in its erected condition. The inventions particularly described with respect to a folding pushchair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-852048-A (GB)
Abstract: 852,048. Pipe &c. coverings. HOPKINS, J. R., and McNULTY, F. E. Feb. 8, 1958, No. 4193/58. Class 99(2). In a method of cold bonding a protective wrapping to the external surface of a metallic body such as a pipe or cable without the application of any heat, wherein the wrapping comprises a cold preformed sheet of reinforcing fabric, e.g. glass fibre cloth saturated and coated on both sides with substantial amounts of highmelting-point coal tar, asphalt or microcrystalline wax, the sheet being of at least a size to be wrapped about the body, a cold, heavy-bodied, grease-like, solvent-release, bituminous primer is first applied to the surface of the body and the sheet is wrapped tightly around the body and over the cold primer while the latter is still wet. The primer includes a residue constituent of asphalt or coal tar and a solvent both of which are chemically compatible with the coal tar, asphalt or wax, the solvent being absorbed by and dissipated out of the sheet to cause the sheet to become solidified and bonded to the body with the sheet and primer residue forming a homogenous wrapping. As shown, the sheet 2 is wrapped convolutely around a pipe 5 to provide a longitudinal lapping 8, additional primer 6 being applied to the lapping ; alternatively, the sheet is wound helically or spirally about the pipe, adjacent convolutions of the sheet overlapping by half the width of the sheet. A second coating of cold primer 6 and a second wrapping may be applied.
Patent GB-2179984-A (GB)
Title: Road marker
Inventor: ALDEN PETER STEPHEN
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 1985-09-03
Abstract: A marker for insertion into a road surface has a domed top (2) and a base part (1) with side walls (9) depending from a flange which will be set flush into the road surface. Keyway cut-outs (7) extend vertically in the outer face of the base part which acts to receive a suitable mastic provided in the hole receiving the mounting, to help to hold the mounting rigidly in place. A circumferential groove (8) provides additional keying of the mounting. The top incorporates either cavities (4) for the receipt of reflectors, or grooves (not shown) to receive or define coded marking strips. Centrally of the domed surface is a cruciform keyed recess (6) which will receive a similarly shaped fitting at the end of a fixing tool for enabling the mounting to be rotated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2172081-A (GB)
Title: Damper
Inventor: MACLEOD GARY
IPC: F16F9/26
Filed: 1986-01-28
Abstract: A damper for restraining undesirable movement comprises a pair of sealed chambers (8, 9) having end wall means (2, 4, 5), and side walls (6, 7) flexible in one direction to allow movement of said end wall means (eg, 5) simultaneously with oppositely valued changes in volume of the chambers (8, 9). A flow pathway (10, 11) connects the two chambers (8, 9) to allow restricted fluid flow from one to the other. The two chambers can be side by side (Figs. 2, 3) rather than end to end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170722-A (GB)
Title: Exercising apparatus for stretching the body
Inventor: NASH RONALD
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 1986-02-06
Abstract: An exercising apparatus designed to allow a user to lie in an inverted or partly-inverted position so that the normal stresses on the spine are reversed, comprises a body-supporting panel member (8) mounted for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis. The panel is provided with a device (12, 14) for releasably gripping the user's feet or ankles, said device serving to act as a counterweight to the user's torso. In use, the panel is movable between a first position in which the feet of the user are at a level below that of the torso and a second position in which the feet are raised above the level of the torso. In order to prevent a greater degree of inversion than intended by the user the location of the second position is adjustably determined by means of an adjustable limiting device in the form of a cable (24). A resilient spring (30) prevents undue jarring as the cable (24) is extended to its full predetermined length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178180-A (GB)
Title: Onboard vehicle weighing system
Inventor: TURNER PHILIP WILSON
IPC: G01G19/12
Filed: 1986-07-01
Abstract: The member (3) which locates a vehicle axle (6) relative to a vehicle spring (1) is in the form of a shear beam load cell having at least one web (35) to each side of which is attached at least one strain gauge (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178121-A (GB)
Title: Foldable support for preventing the displacement of rolling bodies, in particular wheels of vehicles
Inventor: MAGYARI HENRIK
IPC: B60T3/00
Filed: 1986-07-21
Abstract: A foldable support for preventing the displacement of rolling bodies, in particular wheels of vehicles has a ground-engaging intermediate plate element (1), a wheel-engaging plate element (4) and a supporting element (5) for supporting in use the bearing flat element (4) in a position in which it slopes toward the intermediate element (1) at an acute angle. The elements (4, 5) are articulated to the ground-engaging element (1). e.g. by simple hinges (2, 3). In the erected state of the device the free end of the supporting element (5) engages the curved end (6) of element (4) to form a releasable locking means to assure the supporting element (5) against displacement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193461-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing agglomerated facing boards
Inventor: BOURGUIGNON LAURENT YVES
IPC: B29C70/64
Filed: 1986-08-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing covering panels based on hard materials, previously reduced into grains and powder, agglomerated using synthetic resins, the said covering panels being especially intended for outer-wall covering. According to the invention, two layers of binder 5 and 8, based on synthetic resins of different compositions are successively deposited on a continuously moving belt which has especially previously been coated with a demoulding agent, the outer coating face of the said covering panel being the face 27 in contact with the carpet 1. Two types of granulate 10 and 15 are then selectively distributed in the strip 22 thus formed by the two superimposed layers, the first 10 descending into the first layer of binder 5 and the second 15 occupying the second layer of binder 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179472-A (GB)
Title: Photolithographic mask prepared using a computer-generated original
Inventor: HOULTON MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: G03F1/00
Filed: 1986-08-08
Abstract: A photolithographic mask is made by a computer generated two-dimensional array of light and dark pixels being photoreduced to provide the mask in which the pixels remain resolved. In use the mask is imaged on to a workpiece such that individual pixels are not resolved, thus providing a varying grey scale which closely approximates to a true grey scale. Problems with non-linear response of photographic materials to illumination intensity are avoided. The pixel array is divided up into resolution cells or pixel sub-arrays each providing a respective optical transmission coefficient. The computer assigns each cell a respective pixel pattern appropriate to the respective transmission coefficient. Pixel patterns may be prearranged and stored or computed using a random number generator. Transmission coefficients may be input to the computer as data, or alternatively computed from a mathematical function where the required mask transmission profile corresponds to such a function.
Patent GB-2185600-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pump for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: HOFER GERALD
IPC: F02D1/12
Filed: 1987-01-15
Abstract: A distributor-type fuel injection pump for internal combustion engines has, for the purposes of injection timing and adjusting the delivery quantity, an axially displaceable and rotatable control spool (26) which cooperates with a pump and distributor piston (15). In order to adjust the control spool, two hydraulic adjusting mechanisms (30,31) are provided, each of which is controlled by a baffle plate valve (32) which in turn is controlled by an electronic control device (65). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201604-A (GB)
Title: Golf practice aid
Inventor: LINK ANDREW ROY
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1987-02-25
Abstract: A golf ball (not shown) supported on the free end of a tee arm, rotatably mounted on a tee spike, may be viewed through a sight adjustably mounted on the upper end of the spike. A golfer can thus detect movement of his head. The sight may have a series of calibrations and corresponding notches, a selected one of which is engaged with a detent in the tee spike. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203672-A (GB)
Title: Recycling fines to fluidised beds
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: F23C10/00
Filed: 1987-04-16
Abstract: A system 1 for recycling fines carried by the product gas from a fluidised bed gasifier incorporates an L-valve 2 registering with a nozzle 15 associated with an ejector 14 which leads to a tube 16. The tube extends into a venturi 20 to which is supplied compressed air, the outlet part 26 of the venturi being flared to expand, in use, the lean phase for injection in the form of a spout into the fluidised bed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194829-A (GB)
Title: Thrust producing apparatus with rotary input
Inventor: GORDON WILLIAM DUNCAN
IPC: F03G3/00
Filed: 1987-07-30
Abstract: Thrust producing apparatus (2) comprises rotary drive means (4), thrust means (6), and drive transfer means (8) for transferring rotational movement from the drive means (4) to the thrust means (6), the drive means (4) being mounted for rotation in the thrust producing apparatus (2). The drive transfer means (8) comprises at least one striker member (10) which is mounted on the drive means (4), and at least one resilient member (14) which is mounted on the thrust means (6) such that during use of the thrust producing apparatus (2) the striker member (10) maintains a set compression in the resilient member (14) and the compressed resilient member (14) acts on the thrust means (6) thereby to transfer rotational energy from the drive means (4) into maintaining thrust for the thrust means (6) which is mounted on a boat etc. Each member (10) may consist of a ball or a needle bearing which intermittently engages a spring-loaded cap 52. The apparatus is stated to be of wide applicability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209218-A (GB)
Title: An ultrasonic fluid flow meter with anti-fraud means
Inventor: LANGDON ROGER MARTIN
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 1987-08-28
Abstract: In a flow-meter in which the velocity of flow along a path 2 is sensed by determining the difference in the time of flight of ultra-sonic signals from transducers 4, 5 travelling upstream and downstream the flow path, means is provided for detecting if an external transmitter of ultra-sonic signals has been operated in the vicinity of the flow-meter. The flow-meter may, in conjunction with means for sensing the density of fluid, form part of a domestic gas meter, and the detecting means will give an indication if the meter has been tampered with. The detection may be by means of the transducers 4, 5 themselves or by providing a frequency offset in the forward and reverse transmissions for zero flow rate. A transmit and receive circuit is disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202148-A (GB)
Title: Injection device
Inventor: HYMANSON VICTOR
IPC: A61M5/24
Filed: 1987-11-17
Abstract: To prevent contamination of an unused injection needle by contact with part of a syringe, an injection device (10) is provided in which attachment of a body (15) of a needle (11) to a housing (24, 22) of a syringe (12) is facilitated by cooperating formations therebetween which resist or prevent subsequent separation. In consequence the housing (22) or an end cap (24) thereof is disposed of with the needle (11) after use and may be of a plastics material for such purpose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2201511-A (GB)
Title: Optical sensors
Inventor: JONES DR G R
IPC: G01L1/24
Filed: 1988-02-26
Abstract: An optical sensor includes an optical fibre (1), a polychromatic light source (2) and a detector (3). The optical fibre is disposed such that a change in the parameter to be measured causes a movement of the fibre to vary the amount of microbending such that the portion of the polychromatic light which is no longer constrained within the fibre is varied. The detector (3) detects the intensity of the polychromatic light transmitted by the optical fibre (1) at a plurality of different wavelengths, and a microprocessor (6) interprets the output of the detector (3) in terms of the parameter to be measured.
Patent GB-2215468-A (GB)
Title: Measuring vertical motion of a floating platform
Inventor: LUSCOMBE JOHN
IPC: G01C21/16
Filed: 1988-03-02
Abstract: For measuring the vertical motion of a floating platform e.g. a survey vessel, caused by wave action, three accelerometers 11, 12, 13 are arranged on mutually perpendicular axes (Ax, Ay, Az) so that one accelerometer acts in a generally vertical plane and the other two act in a generally horizontal plane. Output signals S1, S2, S3 from the accelerometers are continually sampled through a multiplexer 14 and are passed through an ADC 19 and a shift register 21 to provide output signals for a data processor which derives the vertical acceleration and by double integration provides a signal indicative of the vertical position of the platform. The accelerometer output signals are corrected for offsets by use of a reference signal So. Roll and pitch angles may also be obtained. 
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Patent GB-2203326-A (GB)
Title: A refuse bag holder
Inventor: CONWAY JAMES PATRICK
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 1988-04-13
Abstract: The invention provides a bin (1) for supporting a refuse bag (2) of plastics material. The bin (1) comprises a housing (3) having a base, front, rear and side walls (5, 6 and 7), the upper portion (9) of which define an open mouth (10). A lid (12) operable by a foot pedal (17) closes the open mouth (10). A pair of sealing dies (30, 31) are provided for sealing the open end (58) of the bag (2) when it is full. The die (30) is heated and is mounted on the top edge (9) of the rear panel (6). The die (31) forms a pressure plate and is provided on the lid (12), so that when the lid (12) is closed, the dies (30, 31) are brought together to seal the open end (58) of a bag (2) sandwiched therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2365420-A (GB)
Title: Explosive compositions
Inventor: HALLAM DEIRDRE
IPC: C06B45/10
Filed: 1988-05-11
Abstract: A plastic mouldable explosive composition comprises a gelled binder and a particulate explosive filler contained in the binder, wherein the binder comprises a blend of polyethylene wax polymer together with a tackifying resin comprising a polyisobutene polymer. Desirably, the amount of the polyethylene wax polymer in the composition is in the range 2 to 35 per cent by weight, the polyethylene polymer having a molecular weight in the inclusive range 3,000 to 15,000. Desirably, the polyisobutene polymer comprises a liquid polyisobutene having a molecular weight of from 500 to 7,000.
Patent GB-2221323-A (GB)
Title: Thermal Imager
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN FREDERICK
IPC: G02B13/00
Filed: 1988-07-30
Abstract: A thermal imaging system is designed to reduce the problem of narcissus by employing a lens system which makes the narcissus constant over the field of view.
Patent GB-2207792-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle driver warning apparatus
Inventor: WALE DENNIS HARRY
IPC: G08G1/0967
Filed: 1988-08-04
Abstract: Information and/or instructions regarding hazardous or similar road conditions ahead are given by a data transmitting network arranged to transmit such data in a zone extending substantially continuously along a length of road or carriageway such as by means of a series of transmitters situated at intervals along the roadside. A data receiving device installed in a vehicle receives such data and is provided with display means comprising a plurality of visual signs which are activated in accordance with the data transmitted. The display means is shown consisting of a panel (2) having illuminable portions (4, 6, 8 and 10) each exhibiting a symbol or the like when illuminated. The portions may be illuminated singly or two or more may be illuminated together according to the information and/or instructions transmitted to the driver. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224800-A (GB)
Title: Framework connectors
Inventor: FUTTER JULIAN
IPC: A47B47/02
Filed: 1988-11-07
Abstract: A 4-way framework connector (1) has a body (3, 3) with two pairs of coaxially aligned bores for receiving ends of respective framework rods (2). The body is formed preferably of identical halves (3), which can be assembled in situ about the rod ends and held together by bolts (4). Usually, at least one of said pairs of bores are conterminous so that the connector can be assembled about a framework rod at a position along its length. An auxiliary connector (21) adapted to be secured to the 4-way connector has a body (23, 23) with a bore for receiving an end of a further framework rod. This body also is formed of two or more parts, preferably identical halves (23), releasably secured in situ about said end of the further rod. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225350-A (GB)
Title: Traverse guides for winding apparatus
Inventor: LIZZERI ANGELO
IPC: B65H54/28
Filed: 1988-11-24
Abstract: A traverse guide for a thread winder comprises two bars 12, 13 mounted on a shaft 11 rotated by an electric motor. One bar extends at right angles to the other bar. A first strip 26 is secured at one end to one end of the bar 12 and extends in a first helical direction to adjacent the side edge of a second strip 27 which is secured at one end to one end of the bar 13. The second strip extends in a second opposite helical direction to adjacent the side edge of a third strip 28 which is secured at one end to the other end of the bar 12. The third strip extends in the first helical direction to adjacent the side edge of a fourth strip 29 which is secured at one end to the other end of the bar 13 and extends in the second helical direction to adjacent the first strip 26. Gaps are therefore formed between adjacent strips through which a thread may pass. In use, the shaft is rotated and a thread guided through the thread guide moves along a side edge of one strip and, on reaching the other free end thereof, passes through the gap and then moves along the side edge of the adjacent trailing strip as viewed in the direction of rotation of the thread guide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214178-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced ceramics
Inventor: DAWSON R DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: C04B35/80
Filed: 1989-01-26
Abstract: A reinforced ceramic material in which a reinforcing material such as whiskers of SiC or Si3N4 is dispersed in a matrix of a ceramic material such a sialon is prepared by forming a mixed suspension of a reinforcing material and of a powder of a ceramic matrix material in an aqueous medium, the pH of the suspension being controlled so that the zeta potential at the reinforcing material is of opposite polarity to that at the powder thereby to cause the reinforcing material and the powder to agglomerate to form a coalesced, homogeneous mixture, for example in a flocculated suspension. A reinforced ceramic material is then formed by drying, for example by freeze or spray drying, followed by fabricating using methods such as hot pressing or pressing and then sintering.
Patent GB-2219934-A (GB)
Title: Bedchair or other support means
Inventor: FOX CLIFFORD ROYSTON
IPC: A47C19/12
Filed: 1989-06-09
Abstract: A bedchair comprising a rigid aluminium alloy tubular frame (10) to which is attached and across which extends a sheet (66) by means of an elasticated cord (72) extending between the sheet (66) and the frame (10). The frame (10) is provided with a plurality of synthetic plastics rings (58) spaced apart around the frame (10), each of which rings (58) surrounds the tubing of the frame (10) loosely at its position of attachment thereto in such a manner that it is free to rotate about that part of the frame (10). Each ring (58) also has a V-shaped portion (60) to provide means through which the elasticated cord (72) is threaded. Downwardly extending telescopic legs (18) provided at their lower ends with swivel feet (20) (Fig. 3) may be pivotally attached to frame (10). U-shaped leg and back-supports (32, 36) may be pivotally attached to frame (10). The angle of the back support may be adjusted by means of a hand-wheel mechanism comprising hand wheel nuts (50) and two interengaging toothed parts (40, 48) on the back support (36) and frame (10) respectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221648-A (GB)
Title: Fabricating a laminated circular frame
Inventor: SAKAI MIEKO
IPC: B27D1/08
Filed: 1989-06-30
Abstract: A circular frame made from lamination of wooden material, for use in the manufacture of a steering wheel or handrail for a chair, is formed on an apparatus which comprises a drum 50, of which diameter is changeable according to a desired size, and around the drum, movable clamping elements 21,22,31-35, arranged to form a passage for lengths of a wooden material to veer or to encircle around the drug shell with flexibility of accepting materials of different thicknesses and then to press the encircled material onto the drum shell under mechanical pressure, and a further unit 41 for bending a front tip of the wooden material which, of itself, has no adaptability to a veering act. A first length 3 of wooden material is initially introduced around the drum along a feeder 10, followed by lengths 1 coated with uncured adhesive. 
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Patent GB-2221824-A (GB)
Title: Floatable frame.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN STUART
IPC: A01K61/60
Filed: 1989-08-16
Abstract: A floatable frame (11) for supporting the net of an offshore fish farming apparatus comprises pairs of hoses (12a, 12b) arranged with the hoses of each pair interconnected to one another whereby application of sideways force by tidal movement or a vessel results in longitudinal compression of one hose and tension of the other hose, the successive pairs of hoses being rigidly interconnected at their respective ends whereby forces tending to deflect one pair of hoses either vertically or horizontally are transmitted to a neighbouring pair of hoses.
Patent GB-2225993-A (GB)
Title: An external rear-view mirror for motor vehicles
Inventor: MITTELHAUSER BERNHARD
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 1989-10-12
Abstract: The adjustable mirror body (4) of an external rear-view mirror is electrically heated and detachably connected to a mounting support (13), the electrical connections for heating purposes being connected to the mounting support (13) and electrical contacts being achieved between the mirror body (4) and mounting support (13) when these two component parts are assembled. In order to simplify further the assembly of the mirror body, a form-locking connection (27) is provided for the mirror body (4) and its mounting support (13) such connection excluding the possibility of lateral displacement and causing these component parts to be centred relative to each other once the connection has been achieved. In addition, the contacts are situated in the region of the above-mentioned form-locking connection. <IMAGE>