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Patent GB-2238288-A (GB)
Title: Non-refillable device
Inventor: CRUICKSHANK CHARLES BURNS
IPC: B65D49/04
Filed: 1990-11-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a non-refillable device for use with a liquid container, and particularly suitable for use with a bottle of spirits. For maximum effect, it should be impossible to remove the device without damaging it or the bottle, thereby providing evidence of tampering. The device comprises a one-way valve device 10, which may be secured at its top edge to a support member comprising a liquid outlet 22 and a sleevular cowl 20 which surrounds the neck portion (4) of the bottle and is bonded thereto. A sealing washer 34 is interposed between the upper part of the neck portion 4 and the cowl 20, the washing being sealingly compressed when the cowl is pressed axially against the neck portion 4 and secured thereto by an annular layer 36 of bonding material. Surface grooves and ridges are provided in one or both of the cowl and neck portion providing keying of the bond. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252289-A (GB)
Title: Lever-operated hoist
Inventor: NISHIMURA YOSAKU
IPC: B66D3/14
Filed: 1991-02-01
Abstract: The outer (or inner) circumference of a tubular part 28 of the operation lever 6 is slidably and rotatably supported on the inner (or outer) circumference of a tubular part 24 of a cover 21. A tubular insert 30 has end flanges 30b, c limiting the relative axial movement of the tubular parts 24, 28, so that the radial load and axial load of the operation lever 6 are both borne by the cover 21, while deflection in the axial direction is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252629-A (GB)
Title: Engine power balance monitor
Inventor: PACKER JULIAN P
IPC: G01M15/04
Filed: 1991-02-07
Abstract: An engine-generator combination, particularly of a four-cylinder reciprocating engine (11) with an a.c. synchronous generator (12). is provided with a monitoring system to identify engine power imbalance which gives rise to variation in output torque. The monitoring system has an engine shaft encoder (17) which provides information on the position of the shaft relative to a zero position, and the output current and/or phase angle between the voltage and current waveforms of the generator (12) is monitored. The resulting analogue data can be displayed as waveforms on a display (16) or converted to digital data and analysed, via a modem link (14), at a remote station (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255423-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic motor system
Inventor: FUNNELL JOHN
IPC: F03C1/08
Filed: 1991-05-03
Abstract: A hydraulic motor system especially but not exclusively for use to drive a rotary exerciser for animals comprises a hydraulic motor, inlet means thereto for hydraulic fluid, outlet means therefrom for hydraulic fluid and valve means (10) adapted to sense a relative increase in fluid pressure between said outlet means and said inlet means and in response thereto to close said inlet or outlet means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257164-A (GB)
Title: Amachine and a method for manufacturing metallic card clothing
Inventor: THORNTON MICHAEL
IPC: D01G15/84
Filed: 1991-06-28
Abstract: A method and a machine for manufacturing metallic card clothing are shown, in which teeth (16) are formed in a blade (20). At a first station (44) the bulk of material is removed leaving slots to create the overall shape of the tooth which may, however, have point distortions. The point distortions are removed at a second cutting station (47) or, alternatively, are removed by a second cutting operation at said first station. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247640-A (GB)
Title: Coextruded foam composite
Inventor: BLAND DAVID G
IPC: B29C48/495
Filed: 1991-09-03
Abstract: Composite foam articles are prepared by the coextrusion of at least two interdigitated layers in abutting relationship to each other, with at least one layer of the composite article being an expanded thermoplastic resinous material. At least one blowing agent is incorporated from a means (50) into a melt stream of at least one of the layers under a pressure sufficient to keep the blowing agent quiescent and the individual melt streams are combined and interdigitated into a composite layered stream. The composite layered stream is extruded while the operating pressures and temperatures of individual melt streams are controlled to provide a coextrusion product having a stable foam structure, which has expanded after issuing from the die (70). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249556-A (GB)
Title: Water-in-oil emulsions
Inventor: O'SULLIVAN DAVID FRANCIS
IPC: C10M173/00
Filed: 1991-10-23
Abstract: An invert emulsion metal working fluid in which stability is gained by restriction of the particle size. Preferably the particles have a peak size less than one micron, at least 10 % and preferably 20 % of the volume of water being present in particles of less than 0.4 microns in diameter. The emulsion is mixed by introduction of the water phase into the oil phase with agitation and through a high shear screen.
Patent GB-2263089-A (GB)
Title: Automobile lock
Inventor: HSU LIH-TSAI
IPC: B60R25/02
Filed: 1992-01-06
Abstract: An automobile steering lock comprising an elongate tubular member 1 having a central passage 14, a first hook 12 secured to the tubular member for engagement with a portion of a steering wheel wherein the first hook engages the wheel from the inside thereof with the tubular member extending outward beyond the periphery of the steering wheel, an elongate hexagonal rod member 2 adapted to move in telescopic way in the passage of the tubular member, a second hook 21 secured to the rod member for engaging the inside portion of the wheel diametrically opposed to the tubular member, a locking member 4 having a locking means 42 to push up or down a U-shaped locating means 5 having two vertical portions with V-shaped ends to engage V-shaped grooves provided in the rod member to lock it within the tubular member at a variety of positions. The grooves define cam surfaces that permit the rod member to be extended outwardly even when in a locked condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264373-A (GB)
Title: Data encryption.
Inventor: NOLAN MARK
IPC: G06F21/85
Filed: 1992-02-05
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for encrypting data to be stored on a tape 11 or other storage medium includes means 20 to encrypt different blocks of data using respective different keys which are derived from a common key as a function of the storage location of the data. The different keys may alternatively be derived from the common key as a function of the position of a filename in an index or the quantity of data to be stored. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264311-A (GB)
Title: Brickwork
Inventor: CROSS BRYNMOR
IPC: E04B2/04
Filed: 1992-02-14
Abstract: A brick (1) for use in forming patterned brickwork has one or more generally rectilinear grooves (2) formed in its facing surface at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the block and for the accommodation of mortar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267366-A (GB)
Title: Display for electronic chronometer
Inventor: LAW LOBO WAI TAK
IPC: G04G9/00
Filed: 1992-05-20
Abstract: A display 9 for an electronic chronometer 1 has a plurality of digital display elements 15 for displaying a first set of numerals and a plurality of radially arranged analogue display elements 17 for displaying a second set of numerals. The analogue display elements 17 are connected to corresponding electrical contacts to enable successive display of the numerals of the second set. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269026-A (GB)
Title: Headlamp levelling system.
Inventor: MAHMOUD AHMED
IPC: B60Q1/076
Filed: 1992-07-24
Abstract: A head lamp levelling system having a control circuit for driving a plurality of servo-motors comprises respective comparators CPL, CPR responsive to a variable control voltage derived from a reference source. The reference source comprises a plurality of potential dividers R1, R3L-R5L; R2, R3R-R5R for separately supplying the control voltage to the respective comparators, thereby electrically isolating them from one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270504-A (GB)
Title: A sailboard speedometer
Inventor: LORD MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: B63B49/00
Filed: 1992-09-15
Abstract: A sailboard speedometer device, comprising a pressure sensitive comparator unit housed inside a skeg 2 which fits into the skeg fitting 8 of any board 4 and which together with the associated waterproof deck mounted display unit 3 affords the user a direct and continuously variable reading of the velocity in knots whilst underway. This device is a direct replacement for an otherwise standard skeg and can be fitted to either existing or new boards, dinghies or other marine craft. It does not introduce drag or otherwise impair the characteristics or sailing performance of the board. The windsurfer speedometer is completely self contained and requires no land based or other remote sensing equipment in order to provide the readout to the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271025-A (GB)
Title: Electric machine
Inventor: PITT-STEELE IAN BRODERICK
IPC: H02K16/04
Filed: 1992-09-26
Abstract: The present invention provides an electric machine, which comprises a first stator member 1; a second stator member 2 substantially co-axial with but spaced from the first stator member 1 and adapted to co-operate therewith; an intermediate rotor member 3 located in the space between the first and second stator members and substantially co-axial therewith; at least one of the stator and/or the rotor members being adapted to rotate about its longitudinal axis and at least one of the stator and/or rotor members being provided with one or more magnetic or magnetisable members, which magnetic or magnetisable member is adapted to provide a magnetic field which acts upon an adjacent one or more of the rotor and/or stator members; means for varying the magnetic field from one or more of the stator and/or rotor members; at least one of the stator and/or rotor members being provided with means to provide a mechanical power output from or a power input to the machine. The rotor 3 comprises several members 30, carried by a spider 4, each rotatable about its own axis.   Preferably, the machine is an electric motor and rotation of the rotor is achieved by varying the frequency of the currents applied to the stator members relative to one another. The rotor members 30 may initially be caused to rotate about their individual axes by the magnetic field from the first stator and subsequent opposing field causes the whole rotor to rotate. The machine may be a motor, generator or torque convertor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263323-A (GB)
Title: Flanged pipe coupling for connecting pipes to concrete walls
Inventor: WALLBANK GRAHAM THOMAS
IPC: F16L5/02
Filed: 1992-10-20
Abstract: A pipe coupling for use in casting pipes into concrete comprising a sleeve 14 having external flanges 16 near its ends for attaching the coupling to formwork for concrete casting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265261-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for making a wiring harness
Inventor: HASWELL ANNETTE M
IPC: H01B13/012
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: A jig for making a wiring harness comprises a plurality of elongate elements 12, cable guides 14 and means 13 for securing the elements together. The elements, guides and securing means are demountably secured together in the desired pattern of the harness to be made and the wires laid over the jig. Assemblies 16 are provided corresponding to the points where connectors will be added; these assemblies may be connected to test equipment for checking the harness. In the embodiment (Fig 2) the elements (24, 26) are of square cross-section aluminum. The elements may be angled or curved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266176-A (GB)
Title: Photoelectric monitoring of coin operated apparatus
Inventor: MULDER ARJEN JOHAN
IPC: G07D5/10
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: For detecting a foreign body, for instance, a thread (3) or a wire in a coin channel (10) or for the recognition of the edge outline of coins moving along the guide channel, a photoelectric detector (1, 2) monitors the coin channel (10). The detector may form part of a feed-back circuit which compensates for variations in current in the circuit due to thermal effects. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265510-A (GB)
Title: Digital signal reproducing apparatus
Inventor: NOGUCHI TATSUMI
IPC: G11B5/09
Filed: 1993-03-22
Abstract: In a digital signal reproducing apparatus reproducing digital signals from a magnetic tape various adjustment jobs and measurement jobs can be automatically executed. There are provided a clock generation means 6, external waveform equalization means 7, error detection means 8, edge detection means 9, and DC following means 5 in addition to a waveform equalization means 4 by which a reproduced analog signal is subjected to predetermined analog signal processing and then converted to a digital signal. The waveform of the digital signal is equalized by a digital filter and sampled and the digital signal and extracted clocks are supplied. A reproducing level and equalizer coefficients can be automatically adjusted. An error rate can be automatically measured. A pulse width modulation or bias recording can be automatically determined. A recording current can be automatically adjusted. The inclination of magnetic heads and the distance between the heads can be automatically measured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266340-A (GB)
Title: Air flow regulating and silencing apparatus
Inventor: LIVTCHAK ANDRE
IPC: F24F13/24
Filed: 1993-04-15
Abstract: The flow passage 14 between an inlet 12 and an outlet 15 has a movable wall or walls 15, 16 to vary the flow cross section and sound absorbing means 19, 21 is arranged outwardly of the passage. The walls 15, 16 may be moved by bending or bodily (Fig. 6) or a circular plastics tube (160, Fig. 8) may be centrally constricted by a bellows (161). The material 21 may be replaced by baffles (Fig. 5). The walls 15, 16 may be formed by pairs of plates (17a, 17b, Fig. 7) variably compressing sound absorbing material there between. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277532-A (GB)
Title: Screen Printing
Inventor: AITKEN ROBERT JOHN
IPC: D06P5/28
Filed: 1993-04-27
Abstract: A method of screen printing onto Lycra uses a mixture of flexible textile ink and plastisol ink, which is thinned with thinners or retarder. Following screen printing and leaving to soak the printed material is dried.
Patent GB-2266952-A (GB)
Title: Radiometric thickness measurement gauge
Inventor: FLORENT JEAN-JACQUES
IPC: G01B15/02
Filed: 1993-05-07
Abstract: A radiometric gauge for contactless measurement of the surface density of the thickness of a flat product comprises an X-ray emitter 6, whose tube 2 is pointed towards the product 1, an X-ray receiver 10, whose detector 11 receives the X-rays transmitted through or back-scattered by the product, and a processor to calculate the thickness. The anticathode 3 of the tube 2 is made of a material with a high atomic number (preferably greater than 70) which is a good conductor of heat and has a high melting point - for example tungsten. The voltage between the cathode 4 and the anticathode 3 is relatively low, for example 3.7-5 kV, and so the X-ray emission spectrum is essentially limited to continuous bremsstrahlung. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267183-A (GB)
Title: Cable ducting
Inventor: SWAN ARTHUR ROBERT
IPC: F16L3/26
Filed: 1993-05-12
Abstract: A ducting system (Figure 1) for communications cables has a plurality of tubular members the end portions of which engage in one preselected angular position. In an embodiment the rib 50 on tubular member 32 slots into groove 48 on junction 22 to locate the member in a preselected angular position. Other tubular members, curved (38, Fig. 7) or straight (44, Fig. 9), with one or two slots, may be provided. A cap (46, Figs. 11 to 13) is provided for closing off the tubular member; the cap has a locating rib (50) and indicia to show cable direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286332-A (GB)
Title: Device using suction generated at a bath plug-hole
Inventor: BAIN DUNCAN SHIRREFFS
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 1994-02-12
Abstract: A flexible hose 1 is shaped at one end to fit a bath plug-hole. The other end of the hose comprises a nozzle and may include a brush attachment (Fig. 3). Bath water drains down the plug-hole via the hose, providing suction at the nozzle. The nozzle may be moved around the bath underwater where required. The hose may be used for cleaning the bath, body, or hair under water. In an alternative embodiment, Fig 4, an attachment is provided for applying suction to the penis. A bypass hole 11 may be provided to provide intermittent suction when covered by a finger. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283840-A (GB)
Title: Genetic motif extraction
Inventor: KAWANISHI YUICHI
IPC: G16B10/00
Filed: 1994-11-08
Abstract: A genetic motif extracting apparatus is adapted to extract a motif from genetic sequence information, where the motif has a regularity in a distinctive feature that specifies a genetic function. The genetic motif extracting apparatus includes a unit 14 for calculating a weight of each genetic sequence from a length of at least one branch of an evolution tree structure 13 that is related to a plurality of genetic sequences, a unit 15 for calculating a score that indicates a degree of similarity of sequence elements of the genetic sequences appearing at a site for each site of the genetic sequences using the calculated weight, and a feature information extraction unit 17 for extracting a part of the genetic sequence having the regularity in the distinctive feature as the motif, based on the calculated score. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295609-A (GB)
Title: Child proof powder dispensing closure
Inventor: PURNELL STEVE
IPC: B65D50/06
Filed: 1994-11-29
Abstract: A powder dispenser comprises a container body 4 and a two part closure assembly 7, 8 which can rotate as a unit relative to the container body, the closure assembly being openable into a dispensing position by movement of one part 7 relative to the other part 8 only when the closure assembly is in a predetermined alignment position relative to the container body. Preferably one part of the closure assembly comprises a cap 7 with dispensing openings 10 and the other part comprises a flexible cover member 8 having cross arms 12 connected to a band 11 fitting on a ring portion 7a of the cap and a slider 13 covering the dispensing openings and connected to the cross arms but not to the band 11. The slider 13 consists of a front portion 14 covering the openings 10 and a back portion which can slide into a recess (19, figure 4a) in the container body when the slider is pulled back by applying pressure to a grip 17. Thus the closure assembly must first be rotated relative to the container body until the slider is aligned with the recess before the slider can be slid back to uncover the dispensing openings 10, the arms 12 pivoting with respect to the band 11 as the slider is pulled back. Rotation of the cover member relative to the cap may be prevented by means of a raised portion 18 on the cap, and the cap may rotate in a groove 6 on the container body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285613-A (GB)
Title: A wheel clamp
Inventor: DENMAN PHILIP
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1995-01-18
Abstract: A wheel clamp for clamping a tyred vehicle wheel 8 comprising a mounting frame 1, first and second arms 2, 3 connected to the frame for movement between an operative condition in which said arms are arranged at an angle to one another and each engages abutment means of the frame and receives respective portions of the periphery of a tyre and an inoperative condition in which the arms do not receive said tyre portions; the clamp further comprising an adjustable arm 4 for receiving a different portion of the periphery of the tyre, the adjustable arm being releasably attachable to the frame; and locking means releasably attachable to the frame to prevent release of the adjustable arm attachment to the frame; the arms being dimensioned such that a least one arm engages the ground or body of the vehicle on rotation of the clamped wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284966-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing an underesirable characteristic of a special estimate of a noise signal between occurrences of voice signals
Inventor: URBANSKI STEVEN ADAM
IPC: G10L21/0232
Filed: 1994-04-23
Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for reducing an undesirable characteristic of a spectral estimate of a noise signal (203) between occurences of voice signals (202) in an input signal (117). A spectrum of the input signal (117) is estimated to produce a spectral estimate (119) of the input signal (117) including the undesirable characteristic of the noise signal (203). The spectrum of the input signal (117) is smoothed over a first bandwidth (f3 - f4) during the occurences of the voice signals (203) and over a second bandwidth (f2 - f5), substantially greater than the first bandwidth (f3 - f4), between the occurences of the voice signals (203). Alternatively, the spectral estimate (119) of the input signal (117) is filtered between the occurences of the voice signals (203). Alternatively, the significance of magnitude and/or phase components of poles (301 - 305), representing the spectral estimate (119) of the input signal (117), between the occurrences of the voice signals (203) is reduced to produce a modified spectral estimate (120) of the input signal (117) between the occurrences of the voice signals (203). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292375-A (GB)
Title: Device for adding liquid to a barrel
Inventor: HUGHES JONATHAN PAUL
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1995-04-21
Abstract: A device for allowing liquid to be added to a pressure barrel comprises a body having means for attachment to the barrel, means for opening a pressure valve on the barrel and an inlet for liquid, the body defining a conduit from the inlet to the interior of the barrel. The device avoids unnecessary waste by allowing liquid, such as a beverage, to be returned to a pressure barrel. The inlet may be in the form of a funnel (16 fig 1). A gas outlet 20 may be provided on the body. A closing member 30 may be provided responsive to pressure in the barrel such that it closes off the liquid inlet by seating against seat 32 until sufficient gas has been released through outlet 20 via passages 40 to allow the pressure within the barrel to fall and hence allow the closing member 30 to move away from seat 32 and allow liquid from the funnel into the barrel. Alternatively a ball valve may be used to close off the inlet until sufficient pressure has been released through outlet 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297197-A (GB)
Title: Integrated modular telephone, intercom and environmental sound-monitoring switcing centre
Inventor: SANTINI ERNESTO
IPC: H04Q1/10
Filed: 1996-01-17
Abstract: The invention provides an integrated switching centre of the type comprising a plurality of electronic devices performing telephone, intercom and environmental sound-monitoring functions, said switching centre being dimensioned for housing within modular containers (12), to reduce overall volume, to facilitate switching centre installation within cubicles containing other electrical and electronic equipment, and to facilitate the relative connections. The number of modular containers connected in series and the number of sectional modules used within the modular containers depend on the type and number of functions provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304053-A (GB)
Title: Stump sock and liner
Inventor: TAGLIAFERRO GEORGE MARIO
IPC: A61F2/78
Filed: 1996-08-08
Abstract: A sock for an amputee's stump comprises a non-woven, water impermeable plastic liner, preferably formed from polyethylene or polypropylene, and an outer sock made of absorbent material. Perspiration is transferred to the outer absorbent layer by the non-woven layer. The edge seam 2 is either stitched, bonded or welded and the top edge 4 is preferably elasticated. The liner may be either stitched to or separate from the outer absorbent sock.