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Patent GB-2227452-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: ENSOR CHARLES HOWARD
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1989-09-12
Abstract: Display device for use as a greetings card, retail promotion or in books, comprises a foldable sheet member (11) which, in its open condition, forms a three-dimensional structure. The sheet form member (11) has fold lines (16, 19A) that extend at an acute angle to the centreline (14). The lines (16, 19A) fold in opposite directions so that the structure provides a stable free-standing device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224889-A (GB)
Title: Cable wagon
Inventor: LENNGREN THORBJORN
IPC: H02G1/04
Filed: 1989-09-27
Abstract: A cable wagon for use in drawing or locating an electric line or cable, comprises mutually parallel walls 10, 11, adapted to be clamped to an insulator crown, and between which walls 10, 11 a pair of support rollers 12, 13 for the line or cable are rotatably located. Each wall has a recess (20, Fig 3) facing inwardly so that the wagon can be located on top of a pin insulator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233496-A (GB)
Title: Preventing latchup in cmos circuits
Inventor: BOYD STUART DAVID JOHN
IPC: H01L27/092
Filed: 1990-06-12
Abstract: Latchup protection is provided for an integrated circuit containing adjacent MOSFETS 7, 9 of opposite channel types integrated into a single substrate 10 in which one MOSFET is contained in a doped well 8 having polarity type opposite that of the substrate. The well has an extension 50 over a region adjacent the other MOSFET of such length so as to increase its resistance to a degree sufficient to increase latchup trigger current. Alternatively the distance between the source and drain of a MOSFET may be reduced and the p-well length maintained the same. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245162-A (GB)
Title: Cable port
Inventor: KROKOSZ KRZYSZTOF
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 1990-06-18
Abstract: A cable port for furniture comprises a housing having a base 20 with an opening through which cables can pass into the housing, a removable top and a plate 30 in the top, an opening 31 being provided in the plate through which one or more cables can pass, the plate being rotatable so that the opening can be placed in the desired position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233647-A (GB)
Title: Optically resolved 2-(dibenzofuran-3-oxy)-propionic acid derivatives having a herbicidal action
Inventor: RENTZEA COSTIN
IPC: C07D307/91
Filed: 1990-07-13
Abstract: Optically active (R)-2-(dibenzofuran-3-oxy)-propionic acid derivatives of the formula I   <IMAGE> [where Y is hydrogen, C1-C14-alkyl (which is optionally substituted by up to three halogen or alkoxy), or is alkenyl, alkynyl, or cycloalkyl (which is optionally substituted by methyl), or is radical of the formula -N=CR<1>R<2> (where R<1> & R<2> are alkyl); and X is fluoro, chloro, bromo, methyl, ethyl or triflouromethyl] have enhanced herbicidal activity and can be used for combating unwanted plant growth.
Patent GB-2241665-A (GB)
Title: Cover for air bag
Inventor: SAWADA MASAMI
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1990-12-10
Abstract: An air bag-containing cover comprises: a surface skin layer made of a thermoplastic polymer containing 40-80 weight % ingredient A: a hydrogenated derivative of a block copolymer comprising styrene and conjugated diene,      5 to 30 weight % ingredient B: an olefinic resin, 2 to 30 weight % ingredient C: polyisobutylene with a viscosity average molecular weight of not greater than 70,000,  and 0 to 20 weight % ingredient D: a hydrocarbon series rubber softening agent with a kinetic viscosity at 40 DEG C of not greater than 500 cSt and/or polybutene with a number average molecular weight of not greater than 2500, in which the thermoplastic polymer has a JIS-A hardness according to JIS-K6301 of from 20 to 90, and a core layer comprising an olefinic resin having a modulus in flexure according to JIS-K7203 of from 1000 to 700 kg/cm<2>, in which the core layer has a higher hardness than that of the surface skinlayer, and the core layer has a portion (1c) for easily bursting the cover upon initiation of the air bag operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246943-A (GB)
Title: Dye for cigarette wrapper paper and cigarette having dyed wrapper
Inventor: RIEHL TILFORD FREDERICK
IPC: C09B61/00
Filed: 1991-08-12
Abstract: A dye coating for a cigarette wrapper paper and a cigarette utilising said wrapper wherein the dye comprises a solvent system, cocoa powder as the pigment, a dispersant to disperse the pigment, and a binder to bond the pigment to the paper when the dye is dry.
Patent GB-2249223-A (GB)
Title: Method of moulding over cable jointing
Inventor: SMITH PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: H01R43/24
Filed: 1991-09-24
Abstract: The word "jointing" is used in a broad sense to include not only the jointing of one cable length directly to another (or others) but also the connection of a cable to a separable connector parts (such as a plug or socket) or to terminal equipment of any kind. The method comprises the steps of making an electrical connector to at least one conductor of the cable (1) and enclosing it by moulding a body (9, 12) of rubber to enclose that connection and engage an adjacent part of the cable sheath (2) and curing that body in situ. The cable sheath (2) is made of a thermoplastic material softening at a temperature below the curing temperature of the moulding rubber and a preformed sleeve (4) of a cured rubber is applied, before the body is moulded, to surround a part of the cable (2) sheath that is to extend partly inside and partly outside the moulded body (9, 12). Thermoplastic moulding material having similar properties to those of rubber may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249163-A (GB)
Title: Heating coil
Inventor: MADIGAN TERENCE GERARD
IPC: B21D53/06
Filed: 1991-09-27
Abstract: A tubular heating coil (1) for mounting in a domestic hot water storage cylinder (2) to heat water in the cylinder (2) comprises a helically wound copper tube (5) having a plurality of inwardly directed indentations (6) in a side wall of the tube (5). The indentations (6) create turbulence within heating water delivered through the coil (1) for improved heat transfer to the water stored in the cylinder (2) and are preferably hemi-spherical in form with a diameter in a ratio to the tube diameter between 3:1 and 4:1. The tube may be shaped by passing it between two opposed rollers each with a U-shaped groove with projections to form the indentations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260301-A (GB)
Title: Pedal lock
Inventor: SCOTT HUGH THOMPSON
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1991-10-09
Abstract: An anti-theft pedal lock comprises two jaws hinged at one end and lockable at the other. The lock is a simple key type which allows a single tooth to be secured in the second jaw. The pedal lock should be placed in situ when the vehicle is parked and is easily removed by the owner upon their return. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254952-A (GB)
Title: A system for controlling the recording of a copy protected video signal.
Inventor: MOK DO-SANG
IPC: H04N5/913
Filed: 1991-10-28
Abstract: A system for controlling the recording of a copy protected video signal is arranged to be used in a video tape recorder and comprises a circuit (Figure 2) for determining the existence and/or non-existence of a copy guard signal in a video signal applied to the tape recorder. The copy guard system is applied whenever the recording loop of the video tape recorder is enabled and acts to inhibit the recording of the video signal. As a result, the making of an illegal copy is prevented by the copy guard signal. The system has a signal killer circuit 9 arranged to prevent the application of a video signal to the output if copy guard signals are detected by a level detector 6 in an interval defined by gate pulses determined by a head switch pulse signal of the recorder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265384-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing heat from combustible material
Inventor: LING EDWARD WEICHING
IPC: C10L5/36
Filed: 1991-11-14
Abstract: A solid material strip of the combustible material 16 having a series of spaced holes 22 is burnt in an oven to produce heat. A mixture of coal, clay, and lime may be used as the combustible material, and the products of the combustion then include a structurally intact, solid residual strip composed substantially only of dehydrated clay and calcium sulfate, and a flue-gas substantially free of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and micro fly-ash. Because of the stable and uniform combustion characteristic, it is also suitable for the co-combustion and reduction of most toxic and solid wastes into safe, recyclable residues. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262865-A (GB)
Title: Detection of a modem signal in an hf channel
Inventor: ARVIV ELI
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 1991-12-24
Abstract: A modem for use, for example, in an HF channel, having an activation signal generator comprising e.g. a microprocessor with A/D and D/A ports which generates a first sequence (f1 - f4) of substantially different tones representing a first logic state, a second sequence of tones (f5 - f8), substantially different from each other and substantially different from those of the first sequence representing a second logic state, and further sequences of tones of said first and second sequences to provide a synchronisation sequence of first and second logic states. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-195993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and appertaining to the spindles of spinning, doubling, twisting andlike machines used in the production of yarns or threads of fibrous substances
IPC: D01H7/38
Filed: 1922-01-12
Abstract: 195,993. Constantine, F. W., Farnworth, R., and Kay, T. G. Jan. 12, 1922. Spindle apparatus. - Ring flyers for spinning, twisting, doubling and the like machines are provided with vertical flexible legs a which are moved towards and from the spindle in accordance with the tension of the yarn. The spindle is dragged by anv known means such for example as a disc fixed upon the lower end of the spindle and resting on a washer.
Patent GB-917217-A (GB)
Abstract: 917,217. Semi-conductor devices. SIEMENS - SCHUCKERTWERKE A.G. Sept. 7, 1959 [Sept. 25, 1958], No. 30512/59. Class 37. The residual voltage, which varies with temperature, of a Hall plate generator is maintained constant by a non-temperature sensitive resistor 10 connected between the input and output circuits of the Hall plate, thus using the fact that the resistivity of the Hall plate also varies with temperature to make the residual voltage temperature-independent. Next this invariable voltage is eliminated by moving electrode 9 until the residual voltage is zero.
Patent GB-2253096-A (GB)
Title: Electrical trunking with busbars
Inventor: SMITH PATRICK HAMILTON
IPC: H01R25/16
Filed: 1992-01-27
Abstract: Trunking has upstanding walls 10, 11 to retain fixing elements 30 and/or a cover 34 for busbars 35, 36, 37. The cover may be secured by a screw 50. In other embodiments (Figs 2a to 2c) a support channel (103) is secured to the base of the trunking to receive the fixing elements (112). Electrical connection (Fig 3) is made to the busbars via a terminal block (127). The block may have a cover (128) or lie within a switch box (130, Fig 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252812-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable shock absorber
Inventor: LEMME CHARLES D
IPC: F16F9/46
Filed: 1992-04-08
Abstract: A shock absorber (12) includes an adjustable flow restrictor (90) that is controlled by a hydraulic actuator (106) responsive to pressure in a control circuit. The restrictor is disposed in a valve chamber (118) that is in direct fluid communication both with a reservoir (through window 119) and with one of the cylinder chambers (through tube 68). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266870-A (GB)
Title: Rear view mirror assembly
Inventor: LOUISSON DAVID MELVILLE
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 1992-05-14
Abstract: An externally mounted rear view mirror assembly comprising a mirror, lighting means 5, and electrical supply means connected to lighting means and capable of being linked to an electrical indicator system of a vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268346-A (GB)
Title: Add-on means for tuning VCR or satellite receiver output away from channel 5
Inventor: LYNCH BRIAN VINCENT
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1992-06-25
Abstract: New Channel 5 has been assigned to the frequency channel 36 which is currently used for VCRs. The tuning range of VCRs is insufficient to return them clear of channel 36 and other transmissions. The add-on device changes the frequency (by modulating onto the new frequency) of either the VCR or the satellite receiver (leaving room for returning of the VCR close to the vacated satellite channel) by means of a turnable modulator 51. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258875-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit steering
Inventor: WALKER COLIN
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 1992-07-06
Abstract: Apparatus for steering a drill bit includes, a trajectory control sub 6 having an upper part 24 coupled to a drill string and a lower part 25 coupled to a lower assembly including the drill bit. The lower part 25 is adjustable relative to the upper part 24 to produce an axial bend in the sub 6 between the two parts to angularly offset the drill bit so that drilling proceeds along a curved path. To this end adjustable stabilizer blades 11 are mounted on the sub 6 and are movable between extended positions in which the blades 11 engage the borehole wall and retracted positions in which the blades 11 are radially spaced from the borehole wall. Also an actuator 28 is provided which initially maintains the drill bit in axial alignment with the section of borehole being drilled by axial alignment of the two parts 24, 25 and engagement of the borehole wall by the blades 11, but which is actuable to move the blades 11 into their retracted positions and subsequently, with the blades 11 in their retracted positions, to effect tilting of the lower part 25 relative to the upper part 24 to produce the axial bend leading to tilting of the drill bit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272082-A (GB)
Title: Time indicating notebook.
Inventor: JONES DAFYOD BOWEN
IPC: G04G99/00
Filed: 1992-10-27
Abstract: A note book comprises sensing means in each page 2 which actuate means for making a permanent record of the time at which the writing action took place. A central processing unit 6 is provided to give time data, messages and reminders and the record is provided by chemicals in the page whose colour changes when heat or electric current is generated by the central processing unit. Contacts 5 in the binder enable each page in succession. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2313180-A (GB)
Title: Field howitzers
Inventor: SEARLE HAROLD LESLIE
IPC: F41A27/24
Filed: 1989-11-22
Abstract: A light weight field howitzer includes a barrel (101) which is supported by a cradle constructed from hollow members (119,119A) and which is pivotally mounted about a trunnion bearing (113) secured to a chassis (117). The trunnion bearing (113) lies on the barrel axis and is positioned beyond the limit of maximum recoil of the barrel. Front stabilisers and rear trail support legs are provided to spread the load of the howitzer and spades (106) are rigidly but removeably secured to the chassis (117). The howitzer includes a single hydraulic accumulator arrangement (Fig 6) (136,177,185,130,189.119) constituting a combined recoil buffer and recuperator system. A barrel elevating means (Fig 7 not shown) is provided comprising a geared manual means (115,116,153,149,139) assisted by a precompressed gas system (114,119A). Hydraulically pivotted wheels (Fig 3 not shown) and a pivotted towing lunette (Fig 4 not shown) may be provided and the howitzer may be readily disassembled into units which can be carried in a light helicopter.
Patent GB-2274813-A (GB)
Title: A blank for a document file
Inventor: WEBB HUGH
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: A document file is made from a blank having wall panels 10, 12 and side flaps 14, 16. To assemble the document file, the wall panels and the side flaps are interlocked by means of interengaging, S-shaped cuts 40, 50, 54, 56. A V-shaped notch 48, 52, 58, 60 is provided at the entrance to the cuts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264045-A (GB)
Title: Stripping paint and varnish
Inventor: CHIVERS IVOR MICHAEL
IPC: B44D3/24
Filed: 1993-02-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for stripping paint and varnish from an article A, e.g. a door, wherein a conventional aqueous alkali stripping or softening composition is recirculated through a stripping bath 1 via a circulation line 11, 12 incorporating a pump 8 and filter 9 at a rate of at least about 4 bath volumes per hour, leading to substantially improved stripping action at lower temperatures than hitherto. A nozzle (not shown) may be provided at the point of reentry of line 11 into the bath to create an enhanced flow effect and a bypass line 14 may divert a part of the recirculating flow back into the bath via submerged distributor system 16 to create an upwards flow of composition within the bath. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275986-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable pressure relief valve
Inventor: SCHILD ROLF
IPC: F16K17/04
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: An adjustable pressure relief valve, particularly for use with inflatable garments, has a movable valve closure member 37 with a spring applying a closing force. An adjuster 43 can set the size of this closing force. Pressure responsive means applies an opening force corresponding to a fluid pressure. This pressure responsive means includes a plurality of pressure sensors 44, 45, 46 which can be respectively connected to one or more sources of fluid pressure. Each of these sensors is adapted to apply an opening force to the closure member which has a respective relationship to the pressure of the source connected thereto and which differs from the opening force applied by the remaining sensors. The relief valve opens when the opening force overcomes the closing force applied by the spring. The different pressure sensors allow the valve to open in response to any one of a range of different pressures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2314611-A (GB)
Title: A solid propellant combustion apparatus and valves therefor
Inventor: JOHNSTON IAN MALCOLM
IPC: F02K9/94
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: Solid propellant combustion apparatus such as a rocket motor, incorporating a combustion termination valve for providing two combustion phases from a single propellant charge system, the valve comprising a valve body (50) surrounding an opening (52) in the pressure vessel of the combustion apparatus, a valve member (60), retaining means (65) for releasably retaining said valve member in sealing engagement with the valve body whereby to hold the valve closed during a first combustion phase, valve opening means (68) operable on command for releasing said retaining means whereby to cause the valve member (61) to disengage from the valve body thereby opening the valve to terminate said first combustion phase by rapid de-pressurisation of the combustion gases through said opening, and valve closure means e.g. a pyrotechnic charge (72) operable on command to move the valve member (61) into sealing engagement with the valve body whereby to close the valve prior to re-ignition of the propellant charge for a second combustion phase.
Patent GB-2268827-A (GB)
Title: Movable holder facilitates the replacement of batteries in electronic apparatus
Inventor: OHTANI DAISUKE
IPC: H01M50/213
Filed: 1993-07-12
Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided with a movable holder (27) in a battery mounting portion (21) of the apparatus, the holder (27) having electrode terminals (29) on one side thereof, a cavity (32 see fig. 5) is formed in the opposite side of the holder, and parts of the terminals (29) protrude into the cavity (32). When a rechargeable battery (22) is used, space is provided for accommodating the battery (22) in the battery mounting containing portion (21) by one end of the battery being received in the cavity (32) of the holder (27). An electrode of the battery (22) contacts with the terminal parts which protrude into the cavity (32). When dry batteries (26 Fig. 5) shorter than the rechargeable battery (22) are used, holder (27) is attached to the battery mounting portion (21) with its orientation reversed. Terminals (29) abut against electrodes of the dry batteries, and the holder (27) fills in a vacancy formed by attachment of the dry batteries. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270398-A (GB)
Title: Time piece.
Inventor: IZUKAWA TAKAHIRO
IPC: G04C3/00
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: Time display by indicator hands of an analog time display section 2 is performed together with current time counting of a time counting means 1, and in a state where time display is unnecessary, such as when it is dark or when people are absent, movement of the hands is stopped by a control circuit 12 which receives an output from a sensor, thus preventing consumption of electricity and generation of harsh noises of the movement. Also during the stoppage of the movement of the hands, time counting by the time counting means 1 is continued, and if the need for time display arises, this is output from a sensor 6, the current time and the position of each indicator hand from the time counting means 1 and the indicator hand position memory 5 respectively are continuously output, the hour hand operating motor drive circuit 3 and the minute hand operating motor drive circuit 4 are controlled according thereto and together with the extension of time adjustment the movement of the hands is started, and time display by the indicator hands of the analog time display 2 is performed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273215-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising video and audio signals
Inventor: KIRBY DAVID GRAHAM
IPC: G11B27/10
Filed: 1993-11-24
Abstract: A delay signal is associated with a video and an audio signal and represents the delay between the video and audio signal. Each time one of the video and audio signals is subject to further processing some additional delay occurs. The delay signal is modified at 2 in response to this. Synchronisation of the video and audio signals is restored by reading the delay signal and delaying either the video or audio signal, as appropriate, to resynchronise the signals. The invention is of particular use in television production. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289204-A (GB)
Title: A chewing gum for use as a nicotine substitute and slimming aid
Inventor: WILLIAMSON FRANCIS ALLAN
IPC: A23G4/00
Filed: 1994-04-21
Abstract: A chewing gum containing a capsaicinoid at a level (0.01-0.02% capsaicinoid or 0.11-0.22% oleoresin capsicum) which mimics the mild burning sensation of nicotine for use as a replacement for nicotine chewing gum. This level of capsaicinoid is 5-10 times the maximum previously used in chewing gums to enhance the flavour duration without creating any detectable flavour of its own. The concentration of capsaicinoid is increased to about 0.1% (or 1% oleoresin capsicum) for use as a slimming aid or confectionery substitute for people habituated to high levels of dietary capsaicinoids. The additional ingredients sodium chloride, potassium chloride, monosodium glutamate and oleoresins of coriander, cumin, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, sage, oregano and savory may be added in various combinations to improve the aroma and flavour of the gum.
Patent GB-2278792-A (GB)
Title: Continuous terminal crimping machine
Inventor: KIMOTO KOICHI
IPC: H01R43/052
Filed: 1994-06-13
Abstract: There is disclosed a continuous terminal crimping machine for continuously cutting an electric wire (W) intermittently fed, stripping an end of the cut electric wire (W), and crimping a terminal (T) on the stripped end of the electric wire (W). The crimping machine comprises a rotating arm (65a) for clamping on a predetermined feeding path the end of the electric wire (W) fed along the feeding path to move the same to a predetermined position of a terminal crimping apparatus (4) disposed beside the feeding path and returning the same to the feeding path after the terminal (T) is crimped on the end of the moved electric wire (W). When the arm (65a) stops to rotate, an oil damper (8) is caused to abut against surfaces for determining the position where the arm (65a) is stopped. The oil damper (8) produces a damping force caused by viscous resistance to absorb a shock at the time when the rotation of the arm (65a) is stopped. <IMAGE>