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Patent GB-2173438-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tools
Inventor: BOHACEK JAN
IPC: B26F1/36
Filed: 1986-04-14
Abstract: A tool for notching the edge of articles comprises a pair of hand levers 10, 20, one (10) with a slot (24, Fig. 2) that provides a cutting edge and a guide 14 for a shear plate 16 that is displaceable through the slot to cooperate with the cutting edge. The other hand lever 20 is connected to the shear plate to effect that displacement. Behind the slot there is an abutment face determining depth of the notch. The slot is in a projecting flange 32 over which a cutting edge guard (36) is secured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191988-A (GB)
Title: Document mounting means
Inventor: PAUL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 1986-06-24
Abstract: A document holder (10) for mounting for example a vehicle tax disc (22) or licence on the windscreen (16) of a vehicle comprises a thin, flexible, transparent mounting member (12) having (a) one side (14) thereof (or at least a peripheral part thereof) capable of releasably adhering to the smooth surface of a windscreen (16) (when pressed into contact therewith) in such manner that the mounting member (12) may be subsequently removed without damaging the windscreen surface and (b) at least a central part of the other side (18) of the mounting member capable of adhering permanently to a said tax disc (22) (when pressed into contact therewith) in such manner that the tax disc (22) cannot be removed subsequently from the mounting member (12) without damaging the tax disc (22) so as to indicate tampering, the vehicle and other data disposed on the face (24) of the tax disc (22) being visible outside the vehicle through the transparent mounting member (12), the transparent adhesive (20) and the windscreen (16). In a modification (Figure 4), the mounting member (28) is rigid or semi-rigid and is releasably adhered to the windscreen (34) by an annulus (32) of a releasable adherent material or adhesive. The holder may include a permanently adhered cover 40. The invention may also be applied to mounting a photo, picture, etc., on a door, cupboard, fridge, etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191964-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating piston compressor manufacture
Inventor: HENNESSEY REGINALD
IPC: F04B39/14
Filed: 1986-06-26
Abstract: The body 28 of the compressor has a standard cylinder bore D and can be adapted to anyone of a predetermined range of compressor displacements by milling an over-length end of the cylinder to a required compression height C. A corresponding crankshaft 12, 25 is selected from a range of crank shafts of different throws. Thus, the number of components required for all the compressors in the given range is reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2192609-A (GB)
Title: Plug for a cassette erasure-tab recess
Inventor: MOLNAR BONNIE VIRGINIA
IPC: G11B23/04
Filed: 1986-07-16
Abstract: A plug 10 to be releasably fitted into the erasure-tab recess of a cassette comprises a bung 14 of a resilient and/or elastomeric material dimensioned to form an interference fit with the internal walls of the recess and at least one tab 12, 16 connected to the bung for removing the plug from the recess. The tab 16 may be formed of a material different to that of the bung. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182214-A (GB)
Title: Electrical load control system
Inventor: LUCHACO DAVID G
IPC: H01H11/00
Filed: 1986-09-25
Abstract: A load 14, eg. a lamp or inductive or capacitive load, is switched by means of a triac 18 which is ON or OFF when a bistable latch 24, 26, 28 in a control circuit 20 is in an ON or OFF state. The state of triac 18 is changed by momentary closure of a local or remote switch Pb or Pb'. When the latch is ON, triac 18 is triggered just after each zero crossing and a capacitor C1 charges via D8 and Q1 in that part of each positive half cycle before triac 18 turns ON. If the switch Pb or Pb' is closed transistor Q3 turns on to discharge C1 through reset coil 28 so that switch 24 turns off triac 18. A capaciter C2 then charges via D10 and Q2 which is turned off when the capacitor C2 voltage causes Zener diode D2 to conduct. Subsequent closure of switch Pb or Pb' causes capacitor C2 to discharge through set coil 26 so that switch 24 triac 18 are turned ON. Transistors Q1 and Q2 are held off whenever a switch Pb or Pb' is closed to prevent charging of capacitors C1, C2 thereby preventing repeated switching of the latch circuit when Pb or Pb' are held closed. If two switches Pb, Pb' are successively closed in such a short time that capacitor C1 or C2 is not charged sufficiently to fully energise coil 26 or 28, switch 24 may become stuck between ON and OFF. In that event, a transistor Q4 provides a charging path for capacitor C2 so that switch 24 and triac 18 can subsequently be turned on. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181419-A (GB)
Title: Package for dispensing liquids
Inventor: RICHTER SIMON J
IPC: B65D41/32
Filed: 1986-10-09
Abstract: A disposable syrup package for use in a post-mix beverage dispenser includes a blow-molded main container body 14 and a separately formed injection-molded discharge spout 22 clamped and sealed thereto by a pilfer-proof closure assembly 12. A pull-tab strip 42 is provided in the closure assembly so that an inner portion 38 of the closure may be selectively removed to open the discharge spout 22 without unclamping the spout from the container. The closure includes a pilfer-proof band 32 having ratchet teeth which engage ratchet teeth located on the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189915-A (GB)
Title: Driving an actuator with a sound signal
Inventor: KOIKE EISHI
IPC: A63H5/00
Filed: 1986-12-18
Abstract: A sound-actuated device for moving a portion such as a bird's bill of a stuffed toy includes a waveform converting circuit 3. By producing a square wave pulse signal in accordance with the envelope of the sound signal this circuit energises a solenoid 8 associated with the movable portion only for as long as the sound continues. Intermittent sounds will thus energise the solenoid intermittently to produce synchronism between sound and response. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204453-A (GB)
Title: Connections between armature windings and commutator segments for an electric motor
Inventor: WANG PATRICK SHUI-CHUNG
IPC: H01R39/32
Filed: 1987-04-13
Abstract: The armature comprises a winding having connection portions (32) and a plurality of combined commutator segments (34) and terminals (36). The terminals each have at least one slot which straddles and grips a respective winding connection portion to electrically connect the connection portion to a commutator segment. A base (10) supports the commutator segments (34) and a separate terminal support (12) has a plurality of housings (18) locating the terminals (36). By making the base separate to the terminal support, the armature may be wound with only the terminal support in position, the base being added afterwards, thus giving more room during winding. In a preferred embodiment, the support (12) is formed of thermoplastics material, e.g. thermosoftening nylon, so that it is able to flex during insertion of the terminals and the base (10) is of a material which will withstand higher temperatures, e.g. thermosetting plastics material or anodised aluminium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2202319-A (GB)
Title: Golf club putter shaft
Inventor: BOONE DAVID D
IPC: A63B53/10
Filed: 1988-03-02
Abstract: A golf club putter shaft, shaped to provide proper grip and feel without the need of a separate exterior grip, has a wall comprising graphite wrapped fibreglass with a finish layer of cured epxoy resin. The finish provides the proper degree of friction to permit grip adjustment with no substantial movement of the club in relation to the ball and promotes a greater degree of sensitivity during the putter stroke. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206194-A (GB)
Title: Electric lamp fitting for can tops
Inventor: DOUGHTY ALAN
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1988-06-27
Abstract: An electrical fitting comprises a can top engager part (at 38) and an electric lamp cap receiver part (inside 32C). Electric supply cable or cord access is above can top engagement. A standard electrical lampholder (32) can be used in a carrier (40) affording can top engagement peripherally at its base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221703-A (GB)
Title: Concrete construction
Inventor: SHEPPARD BRIAN PHILIP CHARLES
IPC: E04B1/04
Filed: 1988-08-09
Abstract: A concrete construction, comprising at least two concrete panels (10 and 12) having mutually adjacent edges (14 and 16), and a concrete post (26) which extends along those edges, bridges a gap therebetween and is clamped thereto with at least two clamp means (28 and 30), one for each edge. A pillar (35), which is a separate component prior to assembly of the concrete construction, is positioned between the said mutually adjacent edges (14 and 16) and also between the clamp means (28 and 30) so that one side of the pillar (35) abuts against the post (26) and an opposite side of the pillar (35) is generally flush with generally mutually coplanar surfaces of the panels (10 and 12) to provide an abutment surface for the clamp means (28 and 30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211616-A (GB)
Title: Medical diagnostic apparatus
Inventor: MOLLAN RAYMOND ALEXANDER BOYCE
IPC: A61B5/026
Filed: 1988-10-24
Abstract: Medical diagnostic apparatus suitable for screening use in the detection of deep venous thrombosis in association with hip joint replacement comprises a thigh cuff (12) inflatable and deflatable to constrict and release venous blood flow in the relevant leg, a processor (10) operable automatically to control deflation of the cuff in a predetermined manner following inflation to inhibit venous flow, and a strain gauge (13) engageable around the leg below the cuff and operable to provide a signal representing venous flow caused by the controlled deflation. The deflation control is preferably effectively instantaneous by way of a solenoid valve (15) of appropriately high air flow capability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2210497-A (GB)
Title: Gas laser with admixtures in catalyst surface
Inventor: PREIN FRANZ
IPC: H01S3/036
Filed: 1988-12-21
Abstract: An electrically activated gas laser or laser amplifier has a closed housing in which a gas chamber contains a catalyst for adjusting and maintaining a chemical gas equilibrium, and has admixtures introduced into a catalyst surface except for parts of the surface which are catalytically active areas serving for gas regeneration. The admixtures only support the catalytic reaction and do not themselves bring it about. In a carbon dioxide laser O2-specific admixtures are used eg metals, noble metals or metal oxides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227982-A (GB)
Title: Self-tracking vehicle axle bogie
Inventor: JONES IVOR
IPC: B62D13/02
Filed: 1989-02-08
Abstract: A self-tracking single-axle bogie unit, e.g. for semi-trailers, is pivotable around a king-pin whose axis is offset forwardly of the centre-line of the axle so that the axle is steered merely by the forward motion of the vehicle. A locking-pin may be fitted manually to prevent the bogie from pivoting when in reverse. The self-tracking bogie unit gives better handling and economy than a fixed non-steering axle while being simpler and more economical than the known power-assisted units. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229485-A (GB)
Title: Mounting means
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 1989-03-14
Abstract: The application discloses means for the concealed mounting to a support of an elongate element 10 such as a decorative wood element or "architectural moulding", e.g. an architrave, cornice, skirting board, picture rail, dado rail, fireplace frame surround; the elongate element 10 is provided with a longitudinally extending channel 15 in its rear, and the mounting means comprises an elongate member or batten 20 for disposition within the channel 15 to be substantially co-extensive therewith, and fastening means 30 comprising separate fastening part 31, 32 for snap-fitting inter-connection of the elongate member 20 and adjacent sides of the channel 15. As seen in Figure 1 the sides of the channel 15 and the sides of the elongate member 20 are provided with grooves 18, 19; 28, 29 to receive fitted stems 33, 36 of the fastening part 31, 32 which are of plastics material. Parts 32 have fingers 35 resiliently interengageable with teeth 34 of part 31 as element 10 is pushed over batten 20. Fastening means 30 may be individual pairs of clips 31, 32 to allow of disengagement, or elongate strips. In Figures 2a, 2b (not shown) element (110) is deformable. Figure 3 shows fastening means 230 with fingers 235 to engage directly into grooves 218, 219. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220675-A (GB)
Title: Low cobalt-containing margaging steel with improved toughness
Inventor: SCHMIDT MICHAEL L
IPC: C22C38/10
Filed: 1989-03-21
Abstract: A low cobalt maraging steel has a yield strength of at least about 240 ksi (about 1655 MPa) in the aged condition in combination with good toughness as indicated by a longitudinal Charpy V-notch impact toughness of at least about 20 ft-lb (about 27 J), as well as good notch ductility. The alloy contains, in weight percent, about:   <IMAGE>   The balance is essentially iron, optional additions, and the usual impurities found in commercial grades of high nickel, low carbon maraging steels. The alloy is further characterized in that the ratio %Co:%Mo is at least about 0.3 and %Ti+%Nb???1.0.
Patent GB-2225550-A (GB)
Title: Method of moulding
Inventor: PETTY JOHN
IPC: B29C37/00
Filed: 1987-02-05
Abstract: In the moulding of eg a connector for corrugated piping, the connector is formed with a longitudinal bore, a recess communicating with the bore, and a longitudinally extending finger (9) positioned in the recess with a projection (10) extending into the bore. The finger (9) also has on its underside a transversely extending ridge (22) with a valley between the projection (10) and the ridge (22). The mould confirms a central core (19) to form the bore and the underside of the finger (9) and a movable side mould (16) for the recess. After the side mould (16) is withdrawn the central core (19) can be withdrawn by camming-out the finger (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233131-A (GB)
Title: Output buffer precharge circuit for DRAM
Inventor: YU JAIWHAN
IPC: G11C11/407
Filed: 1990-02-28
Abstract: The output line Dout of output buffer 5 of a DRAM is precharged to either a high, or a low logic level to reduce the time required to charge or discharge the output line on reading out the memory. Control precharge pulse generator 10 produces a control precharge pulse DCPP on detecting an address transition signal ATS. The pulse DCPP is used, in conjunction with the data on data lines DB, DB to produce a pulse D1P or D0P to switch on either M6 or M5 respectively to discharge or charge the output line Dout in advance of read out occurring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242337-A (GB)
Title: Base stations for mobile telephones
Inventor: STREETON MALCOLM LEONARD
IPC: H04W16/26
Filed: 1990-03-22
Abstract: A mobile cellular telephone system including a personal or mobile terminal 10 for communicating with a base station 14 and a plurality of local access base stations (LABS) 2 for detecting transmission from the personal or mobile terminal and relaying the transmissions in an uplink path to the base station, wherein the plurality of LABS are so positioned in relation to a designated area in order that each LABS can detect transmissions from the terminal within the designated area in order to provide diverse paths for relaying detected transmissions to the base station. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230487-A (GB)
Title: Optical-lens tool
Inventor: WYLDE STEPHEN JACK
IPC: B24B13/01
Filed: 1990-04-18
Abstract: A rotary tool for optical lens production has grinding points or edges (65) which are distributed over a boundary which is curved in any and every axial-sectional plane of the tool, and which is bisected by a plane which is orthogonal to the rotary axis of the tool. The tool boundary may be spherical or part-spherical and may consist of a working surface encrusted with diamond particles. The tool boundary may alternatively be defined by the edges of the cutters spaced apart around the tool. The tool may be mounted in a copy form unit for grinding lenses or lens tools. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234633-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent device
Inventor: TOMOMURA YOSHITAKA
IPC: H01S5/00
Filed: 1990-07-10
Abstract: An electroluminescent device of compound semiconductor comprises a single crystal substrate (1) made of ZnS or a mixed crystal of ZnS and ZnSe and a p-n junction-type epitaxial layer (5) made of ZnSe or a mixed crystal of ZnS and ZnSe having a composition different from that of the single crystal substrate. The p-n junction-type epitaxial layer is formed over the single crystal substrate through an epitaxial interlayer (2, 3, 4) which is made of ZnS and ZnSe and is capable of relaxing the lattice strain between the single crystal substrate and the p-n junction-type epitaxial layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247217-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary rear view mirror
Inventor: TAYLOR SOLOMON
IPC: B60R1/08
Filed: 1990-08-11
Abstract: The mirror (10) comprises a housing (12) in which a mirror (14) is adjustably mounted. The mirror (10) can be clamped to the housing 58 of an existing rear view mirror and the auxiliary mirror (14) can be adjusted independently within the housing (12) by means of a bale and socket arrangement 38, 36, 34 to give a means of viewing the 'blind spot'. The arrangement reduces the possibility of deflection of the mirror 14 in eg a car wash. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248183-A (GB)
Title: Facial sauna apparatus
Inventor: LIN JU-NIN
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 1990-09-25
Abstract: A facial sauna apparatus which is controlled by an electronic controller to drive a water heater to boil the water in a water container so that the hot water vapor can be provided for steaming the facial skin through a nozzle. An ultrasonic vibrator vibrates the water to provide cool water vapor for mixing with the hot water vapor for moistening the facial skin. The ultrasonic vibrator can be operated independently to produce cool water vapor for spraying on the facial skin through the nozzle. The water container includes a control block having a perforated hollow neck portion with a float bowl received therein, which float bowl will block up the water inlet when the water container is filled up with water. The nozzle has a horn-like structure which can effectively retain the water in the vapor ejected therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253859-A (GB)
Title: Use of bacteriophages to prevent microbial infestation
Inventor: DAY C A
IPC: A01N63/40
Filed: 1991-02-28
Abstract: Bacteriophages are used in areas where foodstuffs are prepared and stared to treat or prevent infestation by harmful microbes, e.g. Listeria monocytogenes or clostridia sp. in dairy environments. The phage may be applied as a spray at a concentration of about 10<2> to 10<11> pfu.
Patent GB-2243760-A (GB)
Title: Personal perfume and/or deodorant device
Inventor: PIMLEY-SMITH ROBERT DOUGLAS
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 1991-05-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a personal perfume and/or deodorant device which comprises an insert composed of an absorbent material, which is capable of retaining and progressively releasing a perfume and/or a deodorant and a receptacle 1 for housing the said insert. The receptacle has apertures 4 in at least one surface which allows the release of the perfume and/or deodorant which exudes from the said insert positioned within the said receptacle. The receptacle can be adapted to be attached to the wearer by means of a clip (fig 4), a chain or a pin, for example. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248347-A (GB)
Title: P.C.B. module shield construction
Inventor: OLKKOLA JARI
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1991-09-27
Abstract: A shield construction of an electronic module 1 attached to circuit board 2. by which module 1 is attached to a metal frame 3 surrounding the circuit board to keep the module electrically insulated from this frame, to transfer heat produced by the module to the frame for evaporation and to protect the other electric circuits 22 inside frame 3 and module 1 against their mutual electric stray fields, consists of a metal shell (4) (Fig 3) formed of a first, 5, and a second, 6, side, transverse ends (7), 8 (also Figs 1, 2), and end protrusions (9), 10, and two fastening pieces (11), 12 (also Figs 4, 5) with holes. The shield is soldered to the p.c.b. from first free edge 13. Fastening pieces (11), 12 grip end protrusions (9), 10 while leaving a play and are attached to frame 3 by fasteners 18 passing through holes (20a), 20b, whereby second edge 14, the free edges of the ends and the outer edge 17 of the p.c.b. are placed against or near the inner face of frame 3 so forming a casing that protects the module. Comb-like grooves (Fig 2) of free second end 14 provide flexible compression contact between shield and frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248570-A (GB)
Title: Cooling arrangement in a continuous mould
Inventor: MAAG HELMUT
IPC: B22D11/055
Filed: 1991-10-10
Abstract: A continuous casting mould, particularly for casting non-ferrous metal strips, has a mould wall 2 defining a mould cavity, and a cooling mechanism comprising at least one coolant-carrying duct 3 adjacent the mould wall 2 external of the cavity. To enable the cooling conditions to be easily adapted to a particular process. a plug 10 is movably mounted in the duct 3 so that the effective length of the duct (3), through which coolant flows, can be altered. The plug has a dependent tube 13. defining with the duct 3, coaxial channels for the coolant. The plug axial displacement may be effected by a cable mechanism 16 or a screw thread mechanism (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251606-A (GB)
Title: Checking tightness of a fuel tank ventilation system
Inventor: BLUMENSTOCK ANDREAS
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 1991-12-13
Abstract: A method for checking tightness of a ventilation system of a vehicle fuel supply installation with a tank 10, an active carbon filter 12, a tank ventilation valve 14 and ducts serially interconnecting these components comprises closing the valve, ascertaining the difference between the pressure in the tank and the pressure at the end of the duct leading from the tank into the adsorption filter, forming the time integral of the pressure difference on the basis of integration time periods in which an exchange of fuel vapour takes place between the tank and the filter, opening the valve after the time integral has reached a preset value, checking whether a lambda regulator 23, receiving a signal from a lambda probe 20 in the exhaust gas system 9, must undertake a correction of the engine fuel admetering in lean direction on opening of the valve and produce a lean correction signal, and utilising such a signal as a criterion for tightness of the system. The difference in pressure between the tank 10 and ambient pressure, measured by sensor 18, may be taken as it is substantially the same as that between the tank and the filter. The duct between the tank and filter may include a valve or may be valveless. If a valve is provided the time integration takes place only in those time periods when the valve allows throughflow. The time integral may be taken during filling of the tank or during travel of the vehicle. A control device 17 for the system supplies signals to the valve 14 and fuel metering equipment 22. <IMAGE>