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Patent GB-2259966-A (GB)
Title: Cooling engines
Inventor: HAMA FUJIO
IPC: B32B15/01
Filed: 1992-09-25
Abstract: A plurality of annular grooves (17, 18) and longitudinal grooves (12) are formed in an outer circumferential surface of a cylinder liner and/or the cooperating block base, and cooling liquid passages are thus formed. Preferably, the cylinder liner is made of a hyper-eutectic aluminum-silicon alloy or a dispersion strengthened alloy. In a case of a cylinder liner made of an aluminum alloy having a low wear resistance, the cylinder liner is provided in its inner circumferential surface with a surface treatment layer selected from a group of a porous chrome plating layer, a composite plating layer, a thermal sprayed layer and a carbide impregnated layer or a composite surface treatment layer comprising two or more layers selected from said group. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260435-A (GB)
Title: Selective call receiver
Inventor: MIYAUCHI MOTOYA
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1992-10-07
Abstract: A multi-address selective call receiver announces 12-14 a received message directed to it, displays 9 the message with display auto-reset, and stores the address. If a switch 4 is actuated, auto-reset is inhibited and any further message directed to the receiver is displayed in place of the previous one if it has the same address and merely stored (to permit subsequent recall) if not. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260619-A (GB)
Title: Weighing machine
Inventor: BYERS EDWARD VICTOR
IPC: G01G19/44
Filed: 1992-11-16
Abstract: A platform weighing machine incorporating elastic spring beams (1, 2) in the form of elongate spring strips arranged on supports (9) for supporting the weighing platform (11). The spring strips (1, 2), preferably two in number, are held in crossed formation on the supports (9) such that their invariant deflection points under load coincide at the cross-over point whereat to provide a takeoff point for the weighing machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273211-A (GB)
Title: Driver distress alarm signalling arrangement
Inventor: GAYLE MICHAEL
IPC: B60Q1/46
Filed: 1992-12-04
Abstract: Closure of a switch in the driver compartment causes a small electronic device, (Figure 1), to flash front and rear nearside direction indicators alternately with front and rear offside direction indicators. Whilst switched on, the driver distress alarm signal has no operational noise. This signal will be recognized as a distress signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274776-A (GB)
Title: Smallbore domestic fire fighting system
Inventor: BLACK MALCOLM JOHN
IPC: A62C35/58
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: A domestic sprinkler system comprises small bore pipes and is operable using water from the mains supply (D). The system is provided with a valve (F) which is operated by an electrically controlled flow switch (G) situated on the sprinkler supply. This valve (F) serves to close the domestic supply allowing fuel demand to the sprinkler system. Spring loaded pressure valves (H) are also provided as a secondary means for ensuring domestic water shutdown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266308-A (GB)
Title: Improved golf ball core compositions
Inventor: NESBITT R DENNIS
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 1993-02-16
Abstract: Polybutadiene compositions for use in molded golf ball core construction comprise polypropylene powder which has the effect of increasing the hardness of the resulting molded cores without increasing the weight upon curing, thereby allowing for a reduction in the amount of crosslinking agent utilized and increasing the amount of mineral filler incorporated therein. The addition of the polypropylene powder to the core compositions lowers the cost of the molded core, while maintaining the proper weight and compression. The composition comprises a metallic salt of an  alpha ,  beta , unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and a free radical initiator.
Patent GB-2275820-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic device
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID A
IPC: H01L31/18
Filed: 1993-02-26
Abstract: An indirect band gap semiconductor single crystal layer (3) is etched to form columns (7) each containing a pn junction, sufficiently small ( SIMILAR  20 - 40nm diameter) to act as quantum confinement regions for electrons, with the result that the material exhibits a direct band gap. The material can be used to produce electro luminescence or as a photodetector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265424-A (GB)
Title: Transmission having multi-plate main clutch surrounding output shaft.
Inventor: LASOEN JEAN JACQUES
IPC: B60K17/28
Filed: 1993-03-02
Abstract: A combined powershift and main clutch assembly for a vehicle transmission in which a casing (30) contains an input shaft (12), an output shaft (15) and a planetary powershift unit (11) coaxially mounted around the input shaft and driven therefrom. The assembly also includes a main multi-plate clutch (14) which coaxially surrounds the output shaft (15) within the casing (30) for drivingly connecting an output member (20) of the powershift unit (11) with the output shaft (15). A power-take off shaft (16) is also connected to the input shaft (12) and extends coaxially within the output shaft (15).
Patent GB-2273841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to video processing systems
Inventor: STREATER STEPHEN BERNARD
IPC: G11B27/024
Filed: 1993-04-14
Abstract: A video processing system employs a microcomputer (11) which functions to effecting real-time on-screen functions on original video images for storage on an optical disc (28). The system employs an adaptive program which efficiently extracts visual image data from a digitizer (15) and compresses this data for the real-time processing to create dynamically the best available sub-set of pixels of the original image. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278584-A (GB)
Title: Rear-view mirror with light producing means
Inventor: CHOU TONG JIH
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 1993-06-05
Abstract: A rear-view mirror (10) including a light permeable lamp shade (13) covered on a back opening (12) of a casing (11) thereof, a lamp (15) fastened inside the casing (11) and controlled by a light regulating switch to give light toward the lamp shade (13), a series of light emitting diodes (19) fastened in respective holes on the casing (11) and controlled by the light regulating switch to give a visual flashing signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276217-A (GB)
Title: A connector with a dowel device for connecting rotary drill casings
Inventor: GLADSTONE JOHN NORMAN
IPC: F16L37/14
Filed: 1993-07-23
Abstract: A rotary-drill casing connector has interconnecting male 1 and female 2 sleeves incorporating lugs 5 and sockets 6 around the periphery for the purpose of transmitting rotary motion and providing segmental abutment faces for supporting axial compressive loads. The two sleeves 1, 2 are held together by means of a flexible multi-stranded steel wire rope dowel (10, Figure 1) which is inserted manually from the outside via an aperture 11 into a circular annular cavity, half of which 7 is formed on the inside face of the female sleeve 2 and half 8 formed on the outer face of the male sleeve 1. The connection is sealed against leakage or ingress of fluids by the provision of a pliable sealing 'O' ring contained in a groove 8 formed in the sleeve 1 such that the seal is compressed when the parts are connected together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270651-A (GB)
Title: Inking unit for rotary printing machines.
Inventor: JUNGHANS RUDI
IPC: B41F31/30
Filed: 1993-09-14
Abstract: An inking unit for a rotary printing machine comprises driven distributor rollers (3 to 6), inking-unit rollers (7 to 9) and plate-inking rollers (10 to 12) which are mounted so as to be disengageable from a plate cylinder (13) such that, when adjusting an inking-unit roller, the contact pressure is maintained at a constant level and the adjustment itself can be largely remote-controlled. The inking-unit roller (7) is mounted by a swivel bearing (23) which is adjustable by a servomotor (25) (or manually) to disengage roller (7) from roller (8), thereby altering the ink flow to the plate cylinder.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274480-A (GB)
Title: Glazed fire door
Inventor: GEORGE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 1993-12-17
Abstract: The glazed fire door, comprises a frame 11 and a quantity of fire-retardant material 12, is provided with a sheet 16 of wire glass accommodated in an aperture 14 in said material 12. The front and back faces of the door are clad with skins 19, 20 of thermoplastic material. The entire periphery of the sheet 16 has applied thereto a glazing channel 15 which incorporates intumescent material. Retainers 17, 18 made of heat-resistant material are pushed into the material 12 to an extent such that a portion of each retainer overlies the glazing channel; in the event of fire, the retainers prevent the sheet 16 from falling out of the door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285780-A (GB)
Title: Wheel lock
Inventor: SAMUELS SIMON BRIAN
IPC: B62H5/14
Filed: 1994-01-05
Abstract: A lock for a wheel 2 comprises an elongate bar 4 for obstructing the rotation of the wheel, and a portion for securely fastening the lock to a first mounting arm 1 of the wheel. The lock may be mounted in a locking position with the elongate bar obstructing rotation of the wheel by passing through the wheel. The lock may be secured in a carrying position on the chassis or bodywork of the vehicle. The lock is appropriate for mounting on the swinging arm assembly associated with the rear wheel of the motorcycle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275545-A (GB)
Title: Diverting fluid flow
Inventor: BAUER HEINRICH
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 1994-02-21
Abstract: A flow diverting arrangement comprising an inlet conduit (1), an outlet conduit (3) inclined to the inlet conduit (1), and a diversion zone (2) between the conduits (1, 3), a plurality of diverting components (8) being provided which extend towards a first end (7) from a second end (6) in a direction which is parallel to, or inclined at an acute angle to, the longitudinal axis (11) of the outlet conduit (1), the first end (7) projecting into the diversion zone (2). The ends of the components are smooth and may lie on a parabolic curve 14. Thus any particles in the fluid cannot enter the gaps between the components and form a build up of particles. Such particles could subsequently be released together which would give rise to difficulties. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276780-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector having contact guide member
Inventor: ODA KENZO
IPC: H01R13/631
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A connector 40, has a guide member 70, movably latched in its housing 42. The guide member 70, has a plate 72 formed with a large number of through-holes 84 used to guide and align contact portions of male contacts and latching arms 92, 94, 96 which engage with respective projections 100, 102, 104 on the inner wall of the connector housing 42. A male housing 10 includes projections 32 for unlatching the guide member 70. The male housing may be arranged to latch on to the guide 70 during connection and unlatch during disconnection. The female housing 42 may include latches for gripping the guide 70 to assist latch interactions during use. The guide 70 may include side plates 78 on to which the latching arms 92, 94, 96 may be attached. Guide 70 may include guide posts 98 and the connector 40 may include a wire protection cover 130 and a bolt 110 arrangement with a housing 120 and a tightening indicator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279771-A (GB)
Title: Controller device for a nuclear power plant
Inventor: SCAROLA KENNETH
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 1992-03-24
Abstract: A controller device is provided by which an operator can adjust an operating variable in a nuclear power plant comprising first means, for storing a target value of the variable; second means responsive to the current and target values of the variable, for altering the variable toward the target value; third means 212, for displaying the current value of the variable;    fourth means 216, for displaying the target value of the variable; fifth means, for manually generating a first signal commensurate with a desired change in the target value of the variable; and sixth means, coupled to the first, fourth and fifth means, for receiving said first signal from the fifth means and sending second and third signals to the first and fourth means, respectively, commensurate with the desired change in the target value of the variable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295255-A (GB)
Title: Data compression and decompression
Inventor: ADAMS PAUL STUART
IPC: H04N7/30
Filed: 1994-11-12
Abstract: Data representing differences of successive video frames (for example), Figs. 2, 3, is compressed by putting the positions and lengths of runs of zeros of at least a predetermined length into a data structure 70, Fig. 4, removing these runs from the original data, and providing the result 71, Fig. 4, together with the data structure 70, as the compressed data. The removed runs are put back in decompression. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283107-A (GB)
Title: Schmidt telescope having holographic correction plate
Inventor: MANTRAVADI MURTY
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 1992-11-18
Abstract: A single or multiple field of view Schmidt telescope 160 has one or more corrector plate holographic optical elements (HOEs) 162 and one or more associated concave spherical reflectors 164. A radiation detector (194, Fig. 14b) may be located at a focal point of the reflector 164, (192, Fig. 14b). At least one fold mirror (188b, Fig. 14b) may be between the reflector and the HOE corrector plate (186, Fig. 14b). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286244-A (GB)
Title: Electronic polarimeter
Inventor: COLOME RODR GUEZ TANIA E
IPC: G01N21/21
Filed: 1994-12-15
Abstract: In a photoelectric polarimeter light from a laser 1 is directed by positioning mirrors 2 to pass through a modulating Faraday cell 4, a sample chamber 5 and a compensating Faraday cell 6 to a photosensitive element 9. The Faraday cells 4 and 6 comprise glass rods with partially reflective ends to produce multiple reflections within the core. The compensating cell 6 is modulated by supplying a ramped current to the coils wound around the rod thereby to reduce heating. An automatic compensating system 7 operates to position polarisers on the optical axis to change the measurement range of the polarimeter. Means 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 are provided for interpreting the signal from detector 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296729-A (GB)
Title: Triangulated structure formed from tubular elements
Inventor: PLEYDELL-BOUVERIE REUBEN
IPC: E04B5/02
Filed: 1995-01-03
Abstract: Tubular elements of triangular section, or of rectangular section divided into triangles, are manufactured by pultrusion or extrusion and are interconnected at their vertices to provide a triangulated structure for decking, beams, stanchions, columns or walls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299938-A (GB)
Title: Gasket for edge of carpet
Inventor: PREECE JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1995-04-19
Abstract: A flexible gasket (G) for preventing dirt being filtered into the edge of a carpet (C) is located between the floor (F) and wall (W) of a room and is of L-shape in section comprising a base limb (11) to be connected (e.g. by adhesive) to floor (F) and a vertical limb (10) extending at least to the height of the carpet. The gasket can be of polyethylene and supplied in roll form with a precreased bend. The vertical limb 10 can be trimmed after fitting.
Patent GB-2300487-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing eye alignment
Inventor: FIELD ANDREW
IPC: A61B3/032
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: An eye testing apparatus (16, Fig 2) is provided having an image generator (20, Fig 2) for producing an alignment image upon a display (18, Fig 2). The alignment image is viewed by a test subject with a Maddox lens 8 in front of one eye 4. The alignment image may include a white bar 24 that is transformed into a line image 34 by the Maddox lens. The line image 34 and the alignment image viewed directly by the other eye are dissociated allowing a test for eye alignment to be made. A background image (26, Fig 3) may be provided together with the bar to assist in fixation and dissociation. Markings (28, Fig 3) may be provided on the alignment image to give a quantitative assessment of eye alignment. 36 is the composite image perceived by the test subject.
Patent GB-2289193-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive radio receiver controller method and apparatus
Inventor: OKADA TOMOYUKI
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1994-09-08
Abstract: A portable radiotelephone (101) operating in a radio communication system (100), the portable radiotelephone including power consumption controller circuitry (200). The radiotelephone system (100) is designed such that the portable radiotelephone (101) needs to only intermittently receive paging information from a remote transceiver (103) during a control mode. The power consumption controller circuitry (200) utilizes a low cost, low power, low frequency oscillator (237) in conjunction with hardware and software for shutting down a portion of the radiotelephone (101) for a sleep period, when the radiotelephone (101) is not receiving information from the remote transceiver (103). The current sleep period is adapted depending upon the timing accuracy of the previous sleep period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290246-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic separation of particulate material
Inventor: REYNARD JOSEPH ROBERT
IPC: B03C7/06
Filed: 1995-05-30
Abstract: A method of separating electrically conductive particles 3 from electrically insulating particles 4, comprises supplying the particles to a carrier electrode 5 comprising a conductive surface, charging the particles using a corona discharge device 7 whereupon the conductive particles 3 discharge to the surface and are both repulsed by the surface and attracted towards a separating electrode 11 of opposite polarity. The discharge device 7 and the separating electrode 11 have the same polarity. The method may be used to separate carbon from tobacco particles, or carbon in carbon filter elements from cellulose acetate, polypropylene or polyethylene tow. The electrical properties of the particles to be separated can be enhanced or even changed by controlling the moisture content of the particles to be separated. A two stage electrostatic method and apparatus is also disclosed (Figure 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302057-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held circular saw
Inventor: BONE DANIEL
IPC: B27B9/02
Filed: 1995-06-12
Abstract: The saw includes a base plate (24) comprising first and second plates (26, 28). The plates (26, 28) pivot about mutually orthogonal axes to adjust the depth of cut and bevel angle of the saw respectively. Adjustment of the angles of the plates (26, 28) is affected by means of rotatable actuators (34, 36). Each actuator (34, 36) comprises a rack and pinion mechanism and a lockable clamp (44, 42). Each actuator (34, 36) is operable by one hand of the user. The saw includes a motor (6) whose axis of rotation is in line with the plane of rotation of the saw blade (10). A handle (18) extends between a region adjacent the saw blade (10) and the motor (2).
Patent GB-2288593-A (GB)
Title: Stackable/nestable containers
Inventor: BEBB RICHARD HODSON
IPC: B65D21/06
Filed: 1992-02-11
Abstract: An open topped container 1 has base supports 9 at each end each of which consists of an upper U-shaped support bar 10 and a lower U-shaped support bar 11. The bars are pivotally mounted on opposed side walls 3 and 4 to be pivotal to a position in which they overlie the base 2 of the container or a position out of said overlying relationship. The support bars 10 and 11 can be selectively pivotted to provide column stacking of two similar containers or either of two depths for nest stacking those containers where the upper container is received within the lower container in a vertical column. For column stacking the upper bars 10 are pivotted to overlie the base 3 to support an overlying container. For nest stacking the bars 10 are pivotted out of overlying relationship with the base 2 so that an overlying container can be nested in a shallow condition in which it is supported on the bars 11 or in a deep condition where the bars 11 are displaced out of overlying relationship with the base 2. In an alternative embodiment each of the base supports 8 and 9 can be provided by a single pivotally mounted support bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291829-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of composite pyrotechnic products
Inventor: LEFUMEUX ALAIN
IPC: C06B45/10
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: Composite pyrotechnic products are continuously manufactured in a solventless process by feeding a thermoplastic binder continuously to one end A of a roll mill, having a pair of horizontal rollers 21, 22, preferably having helical grooves 29, 30, which are rotated at different speeds and in opposite directions about parallel axes spaced to provide a minimum separation between the external surfaces of the rollers, such that the binder forms a continuous sheet covering the faster turning roller. A crystalline oxidising charge, having a crystal size no greater than the spacing between the external roller surfaces, is fed to a zone B downstream of the binder feed from means 13 arranged above the binder covered roller to be compounded into the binder. The desired pyrotechnic product is continuously removed e.g. by knife 34 and conveyor 35 or by granulating drum (14, Fig. 1 not shown) in recovery zone C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291996-A (GB)
Title: Signature verification apparatus
Inventor: MARSHALL JAMES
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 1995-07-24
Abstract: Verification apparatus includes a writing instrument (4) having a body (6) and a grip sensor (8) for sensing grip pressure patterns of a person holding the writing instrument (4) and executing an intended movement, the sensed grip pressure patterns being compared with stored grip pressure patterns values for the person The verification apparatus may include a writing pressure sensor (14), an angle pressure sensor and a gyroscope (32). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307864-A (GB)
Title: Golf score devices
Inventor: HERBERT ANTHONY J
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 1995-12-07
Abstract: A waterproof portable electronic golf score device which may be clipped to a golf bag comprises means to record and display the par for each hole on a number of different courses, means to enter and record the scores of each player in a game and to subsequently print out the individual scores when required.
Patent GB-2296536-A (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing assembly
Inventor: OHIRA KOYA
IPC: F16C33/56
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: A rolling bearing assembly (2) comprises a retainer (1) formed by sintering a polyimide resin powder so that it has 5 - 20% by volume of mutually communicating pores, and by impregnating the sintered member thus formed with a fluorinated oil. The bearing is used in a dental handpiece having a shaft (4) to which a rotary cutting tool (3) is detachably mounted, a turbine (5) fixed to the shaft, and a passage (6) for introducing compressed air for driving the turbine. The bearing assembly can withstand sterilizing temperatures ranging from 135 - 200 DEG C, and can be rotated at a speed of 300,000 rpm with a minimum amount of lubricant used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-953509-A (GB)
Abstract: 953,509. Repairing punctures. FRIDO Ltd. July 18, 1962, No. 27533/62. Heading B7C. A means (Fig. 5) for repairing a hole in an inflatable article comprises a flexible patch 18 formed integrally with a plug 19 having an enlarged head 21 connected to the patch by a shank 20 and forming a shoulder 22. In use, a tear or cut in for example a polyvinyl chloride playball 11 is formed into a round hole 17 by a heated tool 13 (Fig. 2), adhesive is applied around the hole and the " means " described above inserted (Figs. 5, 6). The shoulder 22 may be concave; the head may be conical, pyramidal (Figs. 7 ... 10, not shown) or hemispherical (Fig. 11, not shown). Life rafts, air beds &c. of other flexible plastics or rubber may be repaired, the " means " in the latter ease being made of rubber and the adhesive rubber solution.