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Patent GB-2176956-A (GB)
Title: Voltage and current transient protection
Inventor: FERRARI PAOLO
IPC: H02H9/00
Filed: 1986-06-19
Abstract: In order to protect an electrical device 40, and especially a remotely located device, a protection circuit 50 is disclosed. A zener diode D1 can be coupled in parallel with the device 40 to be protected, creating a constant voltage across the electrical device for a range of currents, or can be coupled to the base of a transistor T2, coupled in parallel with the electrical device 40. Transistor T2 provides switching apparatus for current values that could overload the electrical device. A surge in current or voltage across a resistor R1 located between the input and output terminals 20, 30 of the protection circuit 50. An increase in voltage across the resistor R1 results in increased conduction by a transistor T1 coupled across the input terminals 10, 20 and in increased conduction in a transistor T2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177322-A (GB)
Title: Milling apparatus
Inventor: TANAKA HIROKAZU
IPC: C13B10/06
Filed: 1986-06-24
Abstract: A feed roll 2 and a bagasse roll 3 are supported side by side between a pair of lower housings 1. A top roll 7 which is parallel to the two rolls is installed between a pair of upper housings 6. A pre-roll 13 which is parallel to the top roll 7 is installed between the upper housings 6 on the material feed sides thereof. The opposite ends of the pre-roll 13 are supported by spherical bearings 14. The spherical bearings 14 are urged toward the top roll 7 by the cylinder devices 16, whereby the pre-roll is urged toward the top roll, preferably independently at each end according to the thickness of cane being fed to effect uniform compression along the extent of the pre-roll. The shaft ends of top roll 7 may be moved upwardly and downwardly relative to upper housing 6 by hydraulic cylinders 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2194261-A (GB)
Title: Heat insulating roof structure
Inventor: COLES FREDERICK CHARLES
IPC: E04D13/16
Filed: 1986-08-20
Abstract: A thermally insulating inner roof structure particularly intended to form a continuous heat-insulating shell with a thermally insulating wall structure, comprising spaced parallel rafters (14, 16) depending from the roof purlins (18) and thermally insulating panels (20) located between the rafters by means of composite heat-insulating sleeve member (32). The sleeve may be provided with an apertured flange (76 Fig. 2b not shown) for supporting services, and a neoprene sealing strip (70 Fig. 2b nor shown) for sealing between the sleeve and the insulating panels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180968-A (GB)
Title: Convolution processing system
Inventor: GIULIANO ERCOLE
IPC: G06F17/15
Filed: 1986-09-25
Abstract: A system (1) enabling high-speed convolution processing of image data, which system comprises at least one arithmetical unit (2) having a number of identical processing cells interconnected in semisystolic formation and designed to perform one- or two-dimensional convolutions with separable variables; and memory means (3) designed to store at least the aforementioned data to be subjected to such convolution processing. 
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Patent GB-2198789-A (GB)
Title: Extractor fan mounting
Inventor: WHIDDINGTON HAYDN JOHN
IPC: F04D29/60
Filed: 1986-12-12
Abstract: The mounting permits an extractor fan to be mounted to a window 4 of a room entirely from the inside of the room. It comprises a resiliently formed annular mounting element 1 provided with a sealing flange 6. The mounting element is insertable through the window opening entirely from the room interior to engage the opening with the flange 6 facing the window exterior around the rim of the opening. The extractor fan F is then inserted through the mounting element 1, whereafter securing elements 8 on the mounting element which protrude inwardly of the room, and securing elements 10 on the body of the fan F, are connected together by screws 12 which, in turn, draw the flange 6 into sealing engagement with the exterior rim of the opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185144-A (GB)
Title: Information recording carrier
Inventor: ENDO KIYONOBU
IPC: G11B7/24097
Filed: 1986-12-16
Abstract: An information recording carrier 4 comprises an information recording region 2, and an information recording portion 16 in which information is recorded in the form of a relief pattern, e.g. raised letter and braille symbols being a title of the recorded content in region 2 and indicating head and tail of the card. Card orientation may be represented by a relief arrow, or a notch may be provided. Region 2 may be surrounded by a convex or concave relief pattern, and region 2 may be at a different level so as to inhibit direct touching thereof. Accessing and reproduction is described (Fig 6), as is recording format (Fig 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188414-A (GB)
Title: Hob guard
Inventor: TREADWELL KAREN FRANCES
IPC: F24C15/36
Filed: 1987-03-27
Abstract: A hob guard for preventing a young child from reaching the cooking zone of a hob which is built into a kitchen work surface 1 comprises a rectangular sheet metal e.g. stainless steel plate 5 having means e.g. two screw clamps 18, for detachably securing the plate to the front edge 3 of the work surface in a generally upright position, with its smaller dimension extending upwardly. The rear surface of the plate 5 which faces the hob, is polished and highly heat-reflective, and its upper edge 19 is curved rearwardly in order to concentrate the reflected heat downwards towards the cooking zone.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190893-A (GB)
Title: Containers
Inventor: MOXON-BROWN STEPHEN
IPC: B65D85/78
Filed: 1987-05-28
Abstract: A container (10) for confectionery and a novelty item has a frusto-conical main container part (12) atop a smaller generally cylindrical container part (14). The part (12) is intended for confectionery, such as ice-cream or mousse. The contents of the part (12) will be covered by a removable closure, such as of a peelable foil or thin card or plastics, preferably with a grippable tab for ease of removal. The second container part (14) is for a novelty item such as a toy, or token exchangeable for say a toy. To retain the novelty item or token a suitable closure (18) is provided. The closure (18) is cup-shaped with a rounded bottom and fits snugly on the outside of the part (14).
Patent GB-2192722-A (GB)
Title: A device for the automatic determination of parameters of textile test goods, such as threads, roves and ribbons
Inventor: FURTER RICHARD
IPC: G01N33/36
Filed: 1987-06-16
Abstract: The device contains a measuring unit (1), containing a measuring sensor (15), a guide device (14) and an automatic advance (16) for the test goods (P), an evaluation unit (2) and an output unit (3). The measuring unit (1) has a modular assembly, wherein a separate module (5,4,6) is provided for the measuring sensor (15), for the guide device (14) and for the automatic advance (16), and these modules can be assembled into a measuring unit (1) in any order, being held in place by frame 11. More than one measuring sensor may be incorporated in the measuring unit 1, for example a capacitive evenness sensor and a hairiness sensor may be mounted between the guide and automatic advance units. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212261-A (GB)
Title: Water contaminant meter
Inventor: HALE PETER GEORGE
IPC: G01N21/53
Filed: 1987-11-06
Abstract: In a water contaminant meter, e.g. for oil in water measurement, light signals transmitted through the water and light signals scattered by the contaminant are multiplexed on to a single optical path 21 for transmission to a detector/analyser 22. A light source 14 generates a plurality of different wavelengths simultaneously or sequentially. Optical filters 16, 17 are associated respectively with the transmitted and scattered light. In a modification, the filters 16, 17 and separate optical fibres 18, 19 are replaced by a graded index optical filter, a transparent body, and a reflector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203770-A (GB)
Title: Stone slab mounting using two bolts and a pin threaded laterally into at least one bolt
Inventor: KAFAROWSKI ZYGMUNT GRANT
IPC: E04B2/94
Filed: 1988-01-08
Abstract: A mechanical mounting is disclosed to mount thin stone slabs 10 as the facade of buildings in which a bolt hole and a pin hole are drilled into the rear surface of the slab 10 to intersect and with the pin hole to pass through the bolt hole and end in the slab therepast. A pin 40 in the pin hole extends through a first bolt 34 in the bolt hole with the pin coupled to the first bolt and extending in the pin hole into the slab 10 on either side of the bolt hole. The pin extends rearwardly out of the slab to be coupled to a second bolt 110. The first 34 and second 110 bolt members are coupled to a support frame 16, (18 Fig 1) and form with the pin 40 a rigid truss to assist in bearing the weight of the slab without deformation of the first bolt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215088-A (GB)
Title: Automatically correcting astigmatism in a scanning electron microscope
Inventor: YAMADA MITSURU
IPC: H01J37/153
Filed: 1988-02-05
Abstract: An apparatus uses an electron beam 2 and scanning coils 5a, 5b, repeatedly scanning a specimen 4. The apparatus has a focussing lens 3, and an xy stigmator equipped with x-axis and y-axis coils 6x, 6y to which correcting currents 1x and Iy are respectively fed. The values of these correcting currents are systematically varied for every scan by a controller 16. The signal emanating from the specimen is converted at 18 into a signal D, indicating the diameter of the beam moving in a direction during each scan and stored at 12. When the signal D indicates that the diameter of the beam assumes its minimum value, the values of the correcting currents fed to the x-axis and y-axis coils are determined about two perpendicular directions of scan a, b. The combinations of these values are referred to as Ixa, Iya and Ixb, Iyb. Finally, the correcting currents Ix, Iy fed to the coils are set at 13 to (Ixa + Ixb)/2 and (Iya + Iyb)/2 respectively, for full astigmatism correction, without needing to change the lens current. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226527-A (GB)
Title: Ribbon cartridge re-inking apparatus
Inventor: WILKINSON JEFFREY ALAN
IPC: B41J31/14
Filed: 1988-10-07
Abstract: Apparatus for re-inking printing ribbons, comprising a mount (1) on which a cassette of the type including a ribbon guided around the cassette along a path including an exposed portion where the ribbon is used for printing, and an ink applicator (15) in the form of a freely rotatable roller including within its body a reservoir for ink. Two spaced parallel guide pins are positioned on the mount so as to be disposed behind the exposed portion of the ribbon of a mounted cartridge. The apparatus also includes a lid to be closed over the cartridge and closure of the lid causes the ink applicator to pass from a rest position spaced from the cassette partly through the two spaced guide pins (13) picking-up the ribbon as it travels. The ribbon is thus wrapped around part of the surface of the roller. A motor (5) is provided to drive the ribbon around the cartridge and over the surface of the ink roller, the ink roller being rotated by friction with the moving ribbon and its surfaces re-inked with ink from its internal reservoir. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227205-A (GB)
Title: Laminated panels for vaults
Inventor: PAINTER DAVID RICHARD
IPC: B32B7/08
Filed: 1988-11-25
Abstract: A panel for use in constructing or lining a secure enclosure comprises a laminate structure within an outer metal casing 2. The laminate structure incorporates layers of high density hardwood 4 and 5. The grain of layers 4 is at right angles to that of layers 5. The panel may additionally comprise layers of concrete 6 (e.g. with abrasive inclusions), metal sheet 7 and plywood 3. The layers of the laminate structure are held together mechanically by pins 9 driven at a suitable angle through the major faces of the layers. The pins provide a strong resistance to delamination under thermal attack as well as a damaging effect on drills or other tools of mechanical attack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225782-A (GB)
Title: Imidazole derivatives useful for treatment of diabetes
Inventor: KARJALAINEN ARTO JOHANNES
IPC: C07D233/58
Filed: 1988-12-09
Abstract: Compounds of the formula: <CHEM>  wherein    X is -CH2 - or - @-  Rl is H, alkyl or benzyl, which can be substituted or unsubstituted  R2 is H, alkyl, OH or alkoxy  R3 is H, CH3, CH2CH3, OCH3 or Hal R4 is H, CH3, CH2CH3, OCH3 or Hal and Hal is halogen provided that when R2 is H or C1-3-alkyl then R1 cannot be H and  when R2 is OH or C1-3-alkoxy then X cannot be CO, and non-toxic acid addition salts and mixtures thereof are highly selective antagonists at postsynaptic  alpha 2-adrenoceptors, and are especially useful in the treatment of diabetes.
Patent GB-2227195-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic power tools
Inventor: BANKS RICHARD THOMAS
IPC: B24B55/10
Filed: 1989-01-20
Abstract: A power tool having a pneumatic motor 4, is provided with a dust collection device which includes a pneumatically driven pump 22, to suck dust away from a workpiece, and means for collecting the dust 28, 30, the pump being driven, in use, by exhaust air from the pneumatic motor. The pump 22 includes an injector nozzle 36 or a venturi device, and the tool may be a portable sander to which abrasive discs are attached. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231659-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of mass of fluid in a container
Inventor: HONSTVET I A
IPC: G01F23/22
Filed: 1989-05-12
Abstract: The mass of fluid remaining in a container 10 is determined by switching on a series of heating elements 14 and sensing the temperature of the container and contents over a period of time using sensor 16, thereby to deduce the thermal time constant. The thermal time constant is used to determine the mass of the remaining fluid contents from a look-up table or other means. In an alternative arrangement, the thermal response on cooling may be used in a similar manner.
Patent GB-2233779-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre ribbon cable.
Inventor: SUTEHALL RALPH
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1989-07-01
Abstract: An optical fibre cable has a channel (2) loosely housing an optical ribbon element (3) and a non-optical ribbon element (3A) which both have an evenly distributed excess length of between 0.5% and 1% and adopt a regular undulating configuration in a thixotropic water blocking gel (28) in the channel.
Patent GB-2223043-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for mounting panel assemblies on a building
Inventor: TAKEDA AKIHIKO
IPC: E04B2/88
Filed: 1989-08-03
Abstract: An arrangement for mounting panel assemblies (2, 4) on a building including a primary fastener (10) fixedly secured to the building, a secondary fastener (12) connected with the primary fastener (10) in such a manner that its position may be adjusted in a direction perpendicular to the building, a height adjusting plate (18) fixedly secured to the secondary fastener (12) in such a manner that its vertical position may be adjusted, and mounting brackets (20) fixedly secured to rear surfaces of the panel assemblies (2, 4), wherein the mounting brackets (20) and the secondary fastener (12) are interconnected so that the mounting brackets (20) are allowed to abut against the height adjusting plate (18), and wherein the mounting brackets (20) are allowed to abut against the secondary fastener (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237875-A (GB)
Title: Navigational compass assembly
Inventor: COOKE-YARBOROUGH EUSTACE
IPC: G01C17/02
Filed: 1989-11-08
Abstract: A navigational compass comprises a drum 1 journalled at 6 and oriented by magnets 3a mounted on gimbals 4. The exterior of the drum carries indicia such as a helical line of boats 7a, 7b, 7c. A surrounding transparent case 5 carries indicia such as helical lines 8a, 8b. The compass is mounted rotatably in or on a housing with a datum mark. The outer case is rotated so that a desired course reading at 9 lies at the datum. Then the vessel is steered until the boats 7a, 7b and 7c lie within lines 8a and 8b. This establishes the correct course and can be read from a distance and over a wide range of angles since indicia 7a, 7b, 7c and 8a, 8b are repeated at requisite intervals around the drum and case. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234889-A (GB)
Title: Breathing hood
Inventor: STEWART JOHN STEWART SIMPSON
IPC: A62B17/04
Filed: 1989-11-20
Abstract: The hood, e.g. a smoke hood, has guide tunnels 2 and 3 formed in the head and neck portions to receive a draw cord 5, and has rings 8 or pulleys to guide the draw cord during its movement through the tunnels upon donning or doffing of the hood. The hood is packed in a collapsed condition with the neck opening enlarged so that, on donning, the filling of the head portion causes the cord to move from the neck tunnel into the head tunnel and thereby causes the neck portion to be sealed around the wearer's neck. The neck opening may be provided with multiple and interleaved elastic membranes or with a single crescent-shaped membrane (Figs. 6 and 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225321-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparation of a 1-piperazine-ethoxyacetic acid
Inventor: COSSEMENT ERIC
IPC: C07D295/088
Filed: 1989-11-21
Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-[2-4-[(4-chlorophenyl) phenylmethyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]-acetic acid and its dihydrochloride, wherein 2-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]-acetonitrile is hydrolysed in an aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic medium by a base or by an acid, and, if desired, the acid thus obtained is converted into its dihydrochloride. The compound   <IMAGE> is claimed per se.o
Patent GB-2228797-A (GB)
Title: An exercise device
Inventor: SAARINEN SULEVI
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 1990-02-12
Abstract: The exercise device comprises a flywheel (2) fitted in a frame structure; means for rotating the flywheel; and an eddy- current brake mechanism for braking the rotation of the flywheel in a desired manner. The brake mechanism comprises a copper strap 15 fitted on the periphery of the flywheel (2); permanent magnet pieces (9) attached to an arch (8) mounted rotatably in the frame structure; and means (7, 10, 11) for adjusting the position of the arch so that the distance of the magnet pieces (9) from the copper strap (15) varies in a predetermined manner to achieve a desired braking effect. To achieve a simple and clear display a two arm magnifying lever (16) is attached turnably to the frame structure, the shorter arm (18) of the lever being arranged to make contact with the arch (8) and to follow the movements of the arch (8). One end of a wire rope 22 is attached to the longer arm (19) of the lever (16) whilst the other end is attached to multiplying gear wheels 23 of a rack and pinion display. The arm 19 may act itself as the indicator of a display or may be associated with an electronic display. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2231834-A (GB)
Title: Hollow elongate mouldings
Inventor: HAINES ROBERT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63B49/10
Filed: 1990-04-12
Abstract: Hollow, elongate mouldings of a fibre-reinforced thermoplastics material are made by a gas-assisted injection moulding process in a mould of which the moulding cavity consists of a single, continuous pathway and the ratio of the overall length of the moulded product to its mean wall thickness is greater than 250 : 1. The mould cavity may include limited discontinuities such as are required to form a pair of throat members T, T<1> on a racket frame S. Alternatively, the moulded article can be a billiards cue, fishing rod or a golf club shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231838-A (GB)
Title: Jointing of fabric ends
Inventor: SAYERS IAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: D06H5/00
Filed: 1990-04-30
Abstract: A method of joining the ends of papermakers fabric is disclosed wherein machine direction yarns (12) are fringed out at the fabric ends, yarn ends (16) being laid across a pinned plate (13), and yarn ends (20) being cut back so as partially to overlie the plate. Those yarns (16) which extend across the plate (13) are folded back to form loops (14) beyond the edge of the plate and a thermoplastics matrix material (17) is applied to the plate. The matrix material (17) is made fluid by heating and, on subsequent cooling, forms an apertured end to the fabric which presents side-by-side, outwardly extending loops (14). The loops (14) at the respective fabric ends may be interdigitated to receive a pintle wire, thus to bring the fabric into endless form. A variation of the method is disclosed wherein a reticulate, premoulded seam element is engaged with the pinned plate for attachment to machine direction yarns of the fabric on melting of the matrix material, the seam element including axially aligned tunnels at a free edge thereof for cooperation with similar formations at an opposed fabric end and to receive a pintle wire.
Patent GB-2233993-A (GB)
Title: Security barrier structure
Inventor: SKELTON ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: E05G1/024
Filed: 1990-07-09
Abstract: A barrier structure for use e.g. in the walls and/or doors of safes, strongrooms and like penetration-resistant security enclosures comprises at least two layers of different materials selected for resistance to a combination of burglary tools, these being at least one layer of an elastomer material (7,10,13) reinforced with elements of hard material (8,11,14) and at least one layer of dense timber (3,6,9,12).
Patent GB-2249261-A (GB)
Title: Combined stand and container device for a microphone
Inventor: CHANG CHING-LU
IPC: B65D81/36
Filed: 1990-10-29
Abstract: A combined stand and container device for a microphone (A) includes a container having upper and lower parts (10) and (20). The position of part (10) relative to part (20) can be selectively changed from a first position (fig 3) to a second position, (figure 5) wherein the upper part is inclined relative to the lower part. The upper part is provided with a through hole (113). A microphone stand assembly (30) comprising a microphone handle sleeve (31) and a rod support (32, 33) detachably secures the microphone handle sleeve (31) to the upper part at the through hole (113). The microphone and stand assembly can be stored in the container (figure 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239858-A (GB)
Title: Cassette: spool lock release
Inventor: SU SUN RYU
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1990-11-22
Abstract: In a digital audio tape cassette, a sliding spool lock 13, Fig. 2A, is biased to engage a toothed spool hub. On either side, the lock 13 carries member 12 which, on the pivoting of lid 14, Fig. 2B, is engaged in a recess 16 on either side of the lid to positively retract the lock 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253422-A (GB)
Title: Roofing insulation and fixing clip therefor
Inventor: PHILLIPS KEITH
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 1991-02-13
Abstract: A fixing device for roofing boards and the like comprises a base plate (1), a spring member (3) mounted on the base plate and having a hook (4) at its end remote from the base plate, and a top plate (2) having a first aperture (5) through which the hooked end of the spring member (3) can pass and a second aperture (6) in which the spring member (3) can be retained to hold the top plate captive to the base plate. The device is used to build up a planar array of insulating roofing boards by captively holding the boards between the base plate and the top plate under the action of the spring member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244482-A (GB)
Title: Parts dispensing device
Inventor: MINABE HIROSHI
IPC: B65G47/08
Filed: 1991-05-24
Abstract: The supply pipe (2) is relatively vertically moved in a container (10) at an upper end thereof when the container (10) is vertically moved. eg. by cam arrangement 52, 53. When the upper end of the supply pipe (2) is raised upward from a bottom of the container (10), parts enter the supply pipe (2) one by one from an opening of the supply pipe (2). The parts automatically fall in a chute (6) under gravity and arranged in a row, to thereby be fed into a parts takeout portion (7). A leading part hits a stopper (72) and is stopped thereby. The stopped part a is attracted by an attraction nozzle (8), held thereby and taken out from the chute (6) and thereafter carried to a destination. <IMAGE>