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Patent GB-2190303-A (GB)
Title: Computer game driven by exercise machine
Inventor: GILLMOR DAVID EDWIN
IPC: A63F13/06
Filed: 1986-05-15
Abstract: An exercise machine consisting of a main operating arm 12 spring loaded by a concentric helical spring 1 mounted on a firm base 20 is linked to and thereby drives the operating arm 8 of an electrical/electronic switch 5 similar to and performing the same functions as a computer "joystick" of the proportional type so that the machine can be used in place of a computer joystick to play computer games. Provision is made to change the type of physical effort required by changing the configuration of the main operating arm 12 and to change the degree of physical effort required to produce a given result at the computer by means of an electrical/electronic unit 22 which adjustably amplifies or attenuates the signals output by the switch 5 before inputting them to the computer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192218-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible barrier assembly
Inventor: COLE PETER D
IPC: A63C19/06
Filed: 1986-07-04
Abstract: A collapsible barrier assembly comprises a base member (10) which is fixed to the ground and presents a hollow and open-ended upright shaft (12), and a barrier unit including first (2) and second (3) limbs connected at a hinge (4) and each capable of sliding telescopically within the base member. When the first limb and hinge and part of the second limb all lie within the shaft, the remainder of the second limb projecting upwards out of it is held upright and so supports the barrier upright also. If the limbs are lifted so that the hinge comes clear of the shaft, the second limb and with it the barrier can pivot downwards to a collapsed condition in which the barrier rests on the ground. A pin- and-slot connection between the first limb and the shaft prevents the first limb escaping from the shaft, but allows the necessary telescopic motion between them that has already been described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183866-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre filter having tapered sections
Inventor: GEORGIOU GEORGE ANTONY
IPC: G02B6/255
Filed: 1986-12-04
Abstract: A filter with a tailored output characteristic for example useable as a comb filter is fabricated by producing two or more biconical tapered portions in an optical fibre. The manufacture is controlled so that the resulting concatenated couplers have specified pass-band characteristics.
Patent GB-2191226-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking roofing slate
Inventor: WALLACE DAVID C
IPC: B28D1/30
Filed: 1987-05-28
Abstract: Interlocking roofing tiles of natural slate are produced by machining at least one groove (35, 36; 45, 46) adjacent each of two opposing side edges (32, 34), the groove(s) at one side (32) being formed in the underside of the slate, while the groove(s) at the other side (34) is/are formed in the upper surface of the slate. These grooves are preferably formed by a diamond milling wheel or head of 60 to 80 US. mesh grit size or coarser and they are preferably at least 1.75mm in depth and at least 5mm wide so as to minimize ingress of water when the slates are fixed interlockingly in place on a roof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199683-A (GB)
Title: Device for automatically marking answers to multiple-choice questions
Inventor: MCINTYRE HECTOR RAITH
IPC: G09B7/06
Filed: 1987-07-06
Abstract: A device for automatically marking answers to multiple-choice questions has a memory in which correct answers are stored. A paper carrying the student's answers is fed past optical reading means (34) which responds to the student's answers and produces signals representative thereof. The optically read signals are processed and compared with the correct signals stored in the memory, and the comparator output is fed to a pen recorder (28) which provides an indication on the paper opposite each correct answer. The correct answers can be set in the memory via push-buttons 40, by feeding a correctly filled-in answer paper through the device, or from a ROM. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207787-A (GB)
Title: Retrieval of lost road vehicles and other articles
Inventor: BARKER JAMES TERENCE
IPC: G01S13/87
Filed: 1987-08-06
Abstract: In a system for retrieving lost road vehicles (and other articles such as cargoes, briefcases, works of art), each road vehicle is provided, in some hidden position, with a radio signal generating and transmitting device which is arranged for remote control by a unique radio-transmitted 'vehicle address' signal. In response to stimulation by such a unique radio address signal, that device is rendered operative and transmits 'vehicle identity' radio signals which uniquely identify the vehicle. A network of local radio transmitting/receiving stations spaced around the district in which the system is to operate, transmits such unique 'address' signals, and receives such vehicle 'identity' signals. A central supervisory unit includes in a store an inventory of the vehicles in the system, and their 'address' and 'identity' response signals, controls the operation of the respective transmitting/receiving stations, and monitors and processes data signals received from said stations, to determine therefrom the location of any vehicle whose location is required. Each local transmitting/receiving station may include means for measuring range and bearing of the located vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217088-A (GB)
Title: Optical display panel
Inventor: NIXON RALPH DESMOND
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 1988-04-05
Abstract: In a display panel, each one of many pixels 11-13 is constituted by a plurality of contiguous LC sub-pixel elements 121- 124 of differing area and controllable separately for selecting the total active display area of each pixel and thereby the intensity of illumination provided by the pixel. The display areas of the sub-pixel elements may be in binary ratios and may have square, annular or rectangular shapes. The pixels may be arranged in a matrix in optical registry with an array of different coloured filter elements. The display panel may be back-lit or include a reflective surface and utilised to display television pictures or a series of different images. The driver circuitry may include a 4-bit latch 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220040-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum brake servo
Inventor: NESBITT DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B60T13/575
Filed: 1988-06-24
Abstract: A direct acting vacuum servo has a differential pressure responsive piston (23) slidably and sealingly located within a casing (20) by means of a tubular piston extension (24), extending through an aperture in the casing end wall. The piston (23) and sealing diaphragm (30) divide the casing (20) into two chambers (33 and 34) interconnected via a first annular valve seat (43) which is in fixed relationship to the piston (23), a plunger (50) being mounted coaxially of the first annular valve seat (43) and defining a second annular valve seat (60) by which chamber (34) is connected to an air inlet. A valve member (65) is mounted coaxially of the valve seats (43 and 60) and is urged axially towards said seats (43 and 60) by spring (66). The annular valve seat (43), plunger (50) and valve member (65) are disposed within an enlarged diameter portion of the tubular extension (24) which is located wholly within the casing (20), said plunger (50) being mounted for movement axially of the piston (23) on an input rod (51) and the plunger (50) and piston (23) acting on an output rod (75) via a reaction disc (86) of elastically deformable material, stop means (57) being provided to limit movement of the plunger (50) away from the piston (23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224156-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid energising circuit
Inventor: COLES JULIAN MALCOLM
IPC: G05D19/02
Filed: 1988-09-20
Abstract: A circuit for energising a solenoid 3 having an associated armature movable from one end therein against the action of spring means and a fixed pole piece at the other end of the solenoid, the circuit comprising a direct current source, means 4, 8 for creating pulses from the direct current source and applying the pulses to the solenoid, characterised by means 5, 10, 11 prompted by contact between the armature and the fixed pole piece for terminating each pulse. Means 5 comprises a resistor for sensing the current flowing through the solenoid, the means 10, 11 comprising two negative differentiators used to detect a cusp in the sensed current when the armature contacts the fixed pole piece. The solenoid may be used in an electric bell. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228860-A (GB)
Title: Detachable carrier bag handle
Inventor: BRADSTOCK-SMITH TIMOTHY
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 1989-03-09
Abstract: A detachable handle for one or more carrier bags, comprises a resilient plastic hollow tube 1 having a split 2, the edges of which are in contact, widenings 3 at both ends of the split 2 and indentations 4 for the fingers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217617-A (GB)
Title: Maze game
Inventor: HORI NORITOSHI
IPC: A63F7/04
Filed: 1989-03-17
Abstract: A maze game has a drive mechanism which activates obstacles in the path of the ball, such as turntables 11 and vertically reciprocable parts. The maze may also contain spring-loaded gates which prevent passage of the ball through later parts of the labyrinth until earlier parts are traversed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221128-A (GB)
Title: An interaction support system and method
Inventor: TANI MASAYUJI
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 1989-03-22
Abstract: A graphics editing system includes a display unit having a display screen (1000), a drawing menu (1100), a definition menu (1200) and a cursor (250), in which a figure processing program is run so that each of the constituent elements of a displayed figure is expressed in the form of coordinate points of a circumscribed polygon (1307, 1308) thereof and editing actions are sequentially defined with respect to the elements respectively. After editing actions have been defined with respect to the respective overlapped constituent elements, the defined actions are sequentially carried out in the run stage. An action for one figure element may be defined during defining operation of another figure element. A two switch source 110 controls the curse etc position, the menu changing and the menu selection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237199-A (GB)
Title: Oral composition comprising monodisperse colloidal silica suspension
Inventor: STEAD WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 1989-10-27
Abstract: Colloidal silicas and silicates are known ingredients in oral compositions such as toothpastes. They can affect the formation of calculus, and can exert an anti-caries effect. Such silicas are only effective at relatively high levels, and such silicates tend to form a gel. By the use of monodisperse colloidal silica suspension of silicas with a nominal particle size of 7-22 nanometers which are strongly negatively charged, the tendency to form a gel is significantly reduced and lower levels of silicas are required.
Patent GB-2228426-A (GB)
Title: A process and apparatus for regeneration of a supported metal-halogen catalyst
Inventor: BONNEVILLE JEAN DE
IPC: B01J27/13
Filed: 1990-01-31
Abstract: A catalyst of the type used for reforming or for producing aromatic hydrocarbons is regenerated by a process in which the exhausted catalyst successively encounters a first radial moving-bed combustion zone (101), a second, hotter, radial moving-bed combustion zone (105), an axial moving-bed chlorination or oxychlorination zone (107) and an axial moving- bed calcination zone (116). The catalyst comprises a support, a metal (preferably noble) and a halogen, preferably chlorine, and the catalyst, together with the charge, circulates through at least two reactors in series. In the combustion zones (101, 105) the catalyst is treated under a pressure substantially equal to that which obtains the first reactor by a combustion gas and the burning gases are discharged from the second combustion zone (105) and are divided into two parts. A first part is mixed with the gases discharged from the oxychlorination zone (107), the resulting mixture being passed into a washing loop (133); a second part is mixed in a drying zone with an inert gas containing oxygen and with at least one chlorinated compound in order to feed the oxychlorination zone (107). Apparatus suitable for carrying out the process comprises the various integers mentioned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233068-A (GB)
Title: A direct pressure regulator type which is responsive to fluid pressure
Inventor: CHUANG RONG-CHAO
IPC: F16K31/524
Filed: 1990-03-02
Abstract: A direct pressure regulator, which is responsive to fluid pressure, comprises a valve disc biassed by fluid pressure against a valve seat formed around an outlet port of a valve body (50). The valve disc is moved by a cam mechanism (30) which drives a bell crank (20) pivotally mounted in the body (50), one arm of the crank contacting the cam surface, while the other arm is connected to the disc. The control of the cam mechanism (30) includes a timer. The valve may be moved from a fully opened to a fully closed position and all intermediate positions therebetween. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244844-A (GB)
Title: Fully automated radio disc jockey system
Inventor: GARTEN PATRIK
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 1990-03-16
Abstract: This system compiles different Radio or Television programme inputs. When the entertainment source begins to fade out, an information tape starts and is mixed over the entertainment input. When the information input is about to finish, the entertainment source starts and is mixed under the information. After the actual end of the information input its tape drive will be stopped. When the entertainment input ends again, the process as described above will be repeated. The order of various information inputs such as announcements, commercials or news on several tapes can be preprogrammed. The entertainment source which can be any kind of signal source, eg. record, tape, compact disc, in a running sequence of several songs is stopped after each song. Special provisions (such as a music play back counter) can be applied. The entertainment source can be controlled by volume level indicators, pilot tones or external commands. The whole system is protected against operational errors.
Patent GB-2234918-A (GB)
Title: Mass transfer column
Inventor: HABERLAND KARLHEINZ
IPC: B01D11/04
Filed: 1990-07-13
Abstract: A mass transfer column is provided with perforated plates (11,12,13,14) disposed one above another in a column housing, for dispersing and transversely mixing media flowing through the column. In order to achieve a high level of availability with a good mass transfer performance, the plates (11 to 14) are perforated by providing them with parallel slots (17) with the slots (17) offset in relation to one another about the longitudinal axis of rotation (15). One or more of the slotted plates may be rotated relative to others about the column axis (15) in order to vary the projected through-flow cross- section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237268-A (GB)
Title: Web roll unwinding apparatus
Inventor: BIELFELDT FRIEDRICH BERND
IPC: B65H19/12
Filed: 1990-10-10
Abstract: Two web roll unwinding units are movable from a respective or common roll changing station (A, B) to a common web supply station, each unit having means for separating protective spacer layers from a product layer, e.g. callendars (23) and winding rollers (13, 14), and grippers (15) for gripping the product layer, eg. upstream of a processing apparatus (16, 3, 20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248891-A (GB)
Title: Membrane micropump
Inventor: LINTEL HARALD VAN
IPC: F04B43/04
Filed: 1990-10-18
Abstract: A micropump comprises a liquid inlet (1), a pump chamber (11) variable in volume by a membrane (4a) and a liquid outlet (2). The liquid inlet communicates constantly with the pump chamber (11) whereas a valve (8') is provided between the pump chamber (11) and the liquid outlet (2). The flow resistivity of the liquid inlet is sufficiently high in order to assure that the amount of liquid which flows back through the inlet during the thrust phases of the pump cycle is sufficiently small compared to the amount of liquid flowing in the forward direction through the outlet valve (8') during the same thrust phases. A piezoelectric element (6) activates the membrane (4a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238624-A (GB)
Title: Camera equipment
Inventor: WILTSHIRE ROGER LINDSAY
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 1990-10-26
Abstract: A unit 33 is provided for attachment to or incorporation in a camera 30 having sound and vision outputs. The unit is connected to a power source 31, preferably by being interposed between the camera and a battery pack. The unit includes a UHF transmitter which receives the sound and vision outputs from the camera and transmits corresponding signals to a monitoring device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249340-A (GB)
Title: Releasable buckle, especially for seat belts
Inventor: PROCTOR RONALD ALLAN
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1990-10-30
Abstract: A releasable buckle, especially for a seat belt, comprising pressure-operated means (spigot member 26 and pressure member 42) whereby the release of a seat belt clip (16) or other member held by the buckle can be effected by pressure applied at either one of at least two different zones (44, 50) of the buckle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237879-A (GB)
Title: Measuring accuracy of thread groove
Inventor: MATSUMOTO YASUTAMI
IPC: G01B5/16
Filed: 1990-11-07
Abstract: In measuring the accuracy of thread groove of a ball thread formed in a nut by using an electric micrometer, a displacement of one point on each of a pair of flanks of the thread groove is measured along a longitudinal direction of the thread groove, and a pair of measured data sequences are obtained respectively for the pair of flanks. The data elements of the pair of measured data sequences are grouped into a plurality of groups so that each group includes a pair of data elements which are respectively contained in the pair of measured data sequences and which are corresponding to each other. The accuracy in the depth direction of the thread groove with respect to a reference thread groove is obtained on the basis of a sum of the data elements in each group, and the accuracy in the thread axis direction is obtained on the basis of a difference between the data elements in each pair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241321-A (GB)
Title: A coupling apparatus for a radiator
Inventor: BRADY THOMAS
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: Coupling apparatus for a radiator 100 includes a connector for engaging the radiator with a heating network and a plate 20 and bracket 30 for mounting the radiator on a wall. The connector comprises hollow body portions 1, 10 for connection to a radiator and network respectively. Portions 1, 10 mate for mutual sealing and rotational engagement. A radiator is movable about the connector from a wall mounted to a wall dismounted position, in both of which positions the radiator is in fluid communication with the network. Bracket 30 engages wall mounted plate 20 and lugs on the radiator to retain the radiator on a wall. Access to the wall behind the radiator is achieved by disengaging the lugs from the bracket 30 and pivoting the radiator about the connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241338-A (GB)
Title: Metrologically testing and self-correcting a measurement machine for geometric detection errors
Inventor: GATTIGLIO MAURIZIO
IPC: G01B7/008
Filed: 1991-02-21
Abstract: Dimensional checks are made on a measurement machine 1 and a sequence of re-calibration data is automatically collected by means of which calibration data in an electronic unit 2 are modified in such a way as to adjust this latter data automatically to any changed geometric characteristics of the measurement machine 1 and achieve an automatic correction to allow for any measurement errors caused by the changed metrological characteristics of the machine 1 itself. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249058-A (GB)
Title: Maths set
Inventor: BONES ANDREW BRENNAN
IPC: B43K31/00
Filed: 1991-04-23
Abstract: A maths set includes: a zip-up case (1); a folding ruler (2); a beam compass (3); positive/negative number calculation aid (5); a stencil (6); rubber (7), and pencil sharpener (8). Ruler (2), compass (3), pencil (4) rubber (7), and sharpener (8) are releasably mounted onto flexible backing member (9) by elastic straps (10). A different selection of instruments, more suited to older children, is provided in a rigid case (Figure 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245185-A (GB)
Title: A golf board game apparatus
Inventor: BREWSTER WILFRED GEORGE
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1989-10-26
Abstract: A golf board game characterised by a game bard (10) marked out into a plurality of golf holes (12), each of the golf holes (12) comprising a tee area (14), a fairway area (16), an obstruction area (20) and a golf green area (18) having a pin, a plurality of distinct place markers (T1 to T6, FA1 to FA5, FB1 to FB5, PB1 to PB5) on or about each golf hole (12), means (66) for fortuitously determining the result of a tee stroke, each golf hole (12) having at least a first card means (76) having an indication of the place marker (T1 to T6) to which a golf ball travels as a result of the tee stroke, the first card means (76) also having an indication as to the nature of the subsequent stroke or strokes to be played, and one or more further cards (76) corresponding to the nature of the next stroke to be played and means (66) for fortuitously determining the result of the or each subsequent stroke.
Patent GB-2251421-A (GB)
Title: Bag filling and palletising
Inventor: RONAN WILLIAM
IPC: B65G61/00
Filed: 1991-05-31
Abstract: Apparatus for palletising four 500 kg bags of granular fertiliser material onto a pallet comprises a filling means 3 for filling granular fertiliser from a hopper 4 into a bag 2 and closing or sealing means (not shown). Hoist means for raising the filled bags 2 comprises a rigid bridge frame 10, a frame trolley 12 movable longitudinally along the frame 10, and a hoist trolley 1 movable transversely with respect to the direction of travel of the trolley 12. The hoist trolley 13 carries hoist hooks 21 which engage in lifting loops in the bags to lift a leading pair of bags 2A off the conveyor to a level above a following pair of bags 2B. The hoist trolley 13 then travels rearwardly and a further pair of hoist hooks 20 are engaged with the following pair of bags which are lifted and the four filled bags on the hoist hooks are then delivered onto the pallet where they are secured in position by banding and/or shrink wrapping. The bags 2 have a substantially rectilinear base for improved stability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-911291-A (GB)
IPC: F23D14/46
Abstract: 911,291. Blowpipe burners. CHERRING- TON, C. L. A. Dec. 5, 1958 [Sept. 5, 1957], No. 28003/57. Class 75(1). [Also in Group XXIX] A valve assembly for controlling and proportioning the flow of two streams of fluid, such as gaseous fuel and lir to a portable burner, e.g. a brazing torch nozzle or blow pipe, comprises two rectangular blocks 1 and 2, each of which has a flow passage 3 and 4, respectively. Each flow passage is provided with a regulating valve 17 in the form of a plug cock operated by a lever 22a and with a stop-cock 17, the stop-cocks 17 being coupled to a. common operating member 23 so that they operate in unison, whereas the regulating cocks can be activated independently of each other and of the stop-cocks. The lever 23 is directly secured to the left-hand cock and is attached by a bolt 32 to a driving lever 24 secured to the other stop-cock such that by rotation of the bolt 32 the angular relationship of the two levers can be adjusted so that the right-hand cock remains partially open when the other is closed. The lever 23 is urged in a valve opening direction by an adjustable spring 25. The lever 23 may also be provided, at its end, with an eye or ring with which a suspension hook on the burner may be engaged, whereupon the combined weight of the burner and the flexible delivery hoses connected thereto causes the lever 23 to move to the closed position against its spring bias.