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Patent GB-2198894-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial cable connector
Inventor: JACKSON PETER
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 1987-12-09
Abstract: The connector which is for use in hostile environments, for example on the sea-bed, comprises an insulating sheath 4 housing the ends of the cable, the sheath being itself housed within a metal protecting body 1 sealed to end portions 2 by 'O' rings. Nuts 6 which provide environmental sealing securely anchor the cables within the connector. Connection between the inner ends of the cables is made by a conducting pin 7 located centrally of the dielectric of each cable. The metallic braiding 8 of the cables being displaced rearwardly of their inner ends to provide screening of the connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216035-A (GB)
Title: Process and catalyst for the preparation of formamide and N-substituted derivatives thereof
Inventor: DRENT EIT
IPC: C07C231/10
Filed: 1988-03-31
Abstract: A process for the preparation of formamide and N-substituted derivatives comprises contacting a compound having the structure H-NR<1>R<2> with CO at increased pressure in the presence of a catalyst system comprising at least: (a) a compound selected from the group consisting of an alkali or alkaline-earth metal, alkali or alkaline-earth metal hydride or an alkali or alkaline-earth metal alcoholate, and (b) an alcohol compound; the molar ratio between (a) and (b) ranging from 2:1 to 1:5.
Patent GB-2219162-A (GB)
Title: Differential amplifier with high output impedance stage
Inventor: WHITTAKER EDWARD JOHN WEMYSS
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 1988-05-28
Abstract: An integrated circuit amplifier comprises an input stage (T1, T2), a matching negative impedance stage T3, T4 arranged in parallel with the input stage, a folded cascode stage (M1, T6), and a Miller compensated gain stage coupled to the cascode stage. The impedance of the matching stage relative to that of the input stage is such that the cascode stage is presented with an effectively infinite impedance source. This provides a high gain with low noise. The circuit is particularly adapted for fabrication using a merged technology or BIMOS process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224986-A (GB)
Title: Package turning devices
Inventor: BRADLEY ALBERT JOHN
IPC: B65G47/244
Filed: 1988-11-02
Abstract: A pair of belts 1 and 2 of a conveyor are driven at mutually different speeds so that as a package 3 is fed along the belts it is progressively rotated through the desired angle. The relative speed difference may be adjustable by means of adjustable pulley wheels. The spacing between the belts may also be adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215634-A (GB)
Title: Air filter
Inventor: DRURY ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B01D50/00
Filed: 1989-01-27
Abstract: A filter for removing oil mist from air flow 2, 3 comprises a housing 4 having an inlet 5 and outlet 6, a tubular filter element 7 disposed in the flow path between the inlet and outlet, and a tubular baffle 8 on which entrained oil mist coalesces. The housing has a tubular wall part 12 of transparent acrylic plastics, enabling the collection of oil to be viewed. The baffle 8 is co-axially disposed around the upper end of the filter element 7 so as to define an annular space 30 therewith, and extends downwardly about 20% of the length of the element 7. The element 7 comprises stainless steel gauze on in internal support cage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216506-A (GB)
Title: Hollow articles
Inventor: LOOMES STEPHEN ROY
IPC: B29C45/44
Filed: 1989-03-07
Abstract: In a moulded hollow article 1, such as a bottle closure, having an end wall 2 and a side wall 4 at least a part of the side wall is interrupted along at least one line 8 extending from a free end of the side wall and at least part way towards the end wall. Preferably the article is moulded using cooperating female and core moulds, the female and/or the core mould having at least one upstanding component and the moulding surface(s) to produce the line 8, which permits the side wall to be flexed to assist in separation of the core mould and article. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221847-A (GB)
Title: Finger exerciser for guitar players
Inventor: MCCANN PATRICK
IPC: G09B15/06
Filed: 1989-08-08
Abstract: An exercise device, which is of value in assisting the player of a stringed instrument in developing his fingering skills and/or the strength of his finger muscles, comprises a manually graspable rigid base (5) and a length of resilient wire (6), secured at its ends to the base and extending in a direction generally parallel to the surface of the base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236955-A (GB)
Title: Tower of Hanoi
Inventor: MOONEY ANTHONY
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1989-10-18
Abstract: The aim of the puzzle is to start with all the discs 1 on the centre peg 2, with the largest disc 1 first, and the other discs 1 placed on top in the shape of a pyramid. (See Fig 1) The aim is now to move all the discs from the centre peg 2 to one of the outer pegs 3, by moving only one disc 1 at a time, and at no stage should a large disc 1 be placed on top of a smaller disc 1. All three pegs 2/3 can be used in this process. The degree of difficulty can be reduced by removing some of the discs or increased, by adding more discs. The number of discs can be unlimited. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238522-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in collecting rubbish
Inventor: ABABURKO VICTOR
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 1989-11-28
Abstract: Bag apparatus includes a bag support frame 10, having a base platform portion 25, and a handle 11 connected to the frame by a hinge mechanism 13, and clamp means, e.g. a stiff or resilient member, for clamping a bag mouth to the frame. The apparatus can be held so that a front edge 26 of the platform (covered by the wrapped over mouth portion of the bag) rests on the floor or ground 50 that rubbish or dust can be swept across the platform and into the held-open mouth of the bag. After use the handle can be swung forwardly into a storage position overlying the frame so that the apparatus can be hung from a wall mounting. The handle may be swing able downwardly to an angle to the frame so that the latter presents the bag in an open condition when the apparatus is hung on a wall (Figs. 12, 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239283-A (GB)
Title: Pivoted-sliding window
Inventor: SCHOLES ERNEST MALCOLM HEYWOOD
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 1989-12-22
Abstract: A vertically slideable sash window assembly comprises a rectangular fixed external framework 10 of plastics material in which are vertically slideable upper and lower sash windows 11 and 12. Each sash window comprises a rectangular frame of plastics material having upper and lower transverse frame members 13 and 14 interconnected by two side frame members 15 and having window panels 16 mounted therein. Decorative downward projections 19 are provided on the underside of the lower frame member 13 of the upper sash window 11. Each projection 19 is spaced inwardly of the corner 20 defined between the side frame member 15 and the lower frame member 13 by a sufficient small amount to permit the inward tilting of the upper sash window 11. Thus, effective simulation of traditional style can be obtained using modern plastics material and in a vertically slideable sash window assembly in which it is possible to inwardly tilt the windows for cleaning purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230954-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of emulsifiable pesticidal solid compositions
Inventor: TSUJI KOZO
IPC: A01N25/10
Filed: 1990-04-12
Abstract: An emulsifiable pesticidal solid composition is prepared by heating and melting a pesticide having a melting point of not higher than 70 DEG C and at least one water soluble polymer selected from polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol, polyoxythylene polyoxybutylene glycol and polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene polyoxybutylene glycol, which is in a solid form at room temperature, optionally in the presence of a surfactant, solvent and/or water soluble carrier, and solidifying the resulting mixture. The resultant emulsifiable solid concentrate is easy to handle and can be readily emulsified.
Patent GB-2244935-A (GB)
Title: Walking toy animal
Inventor: YEH MON-CHENG
IPC: A63H11/20
Filed: 1990-06-12
Abstract: A walking toy animal includes two front legs 21, each having an aperture 211 receiving an eccentric pin 26681 on a motor-driven main shaft, two rear legs 22 pivotally mounted on fixed pins 224, and two rods 226 connecting the right legs and the left legs respectively. Eccentrics 262, 283 on the main shaft act through members 264, 265 to swing a head member (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245138-A (GB)
Title: Potato cake with filling
Inventor: GALLAGHER PADRAIC OG
IPC: A23L19/12
Filed: 1990-06-22
Abstract: A method for preparing a potato cake comprising a pre-cooked outer potato pancake wrapper enclosing a pre-cooked edible filling material. The potato pancake wrapper is formed principally from a mixture of cooked potato, raw potato, flour and milk by a method which gives improved strength and handling characteristics.
Patent GB-2234746-A (GB)
Title: Soil conditioning
Inventor: LAKER MICHIEL CHRISTIAAN
IPC: C09K17/32
Filed: 1990-07-05
Abstract: The soil aggregate stability of a soil, particularly a crusting or compacting soil, is improved by the addition of a coal-derived product which is a humic acid gel, a humic acid salt gel, a humic acid salt which is capable of forming a gel in water or mixtures thereof.
Patent GB-2235471-A (GB)
Title: Machine for the continuous heat and/or chemical treatment of textile yarns
Inventor: ENDERLIN ROBERT
IPC: D06B17/00
Filed: 1990-07-20
Abstract: The machine according to the invention comprises a treatment chamber (1), for example a steaming chamber, through which a conveyor (2) passes, on which coils of yarn formed by a depositing head (6) of a yarn (7) are laid. Means (14) for supplying the steam and for recycling it are mounted inside the steaming chamber, near a feed mechanism (15) designed to guide the coils of yarn formed by the depositing head (6). The conveyor (2) is supported on rollers (3, 4 and 5) and comprises sprockets ensuring the regular advance of the coils, and perforations aiding the passage of steam and the impregnation of the yarn. This machine is particularly suitable for the treatment of fine yarns. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251969-A (GB)
Title: Message display system
Inventor: HOLDER DAVID
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 1991-01-16
Abstract: A message display system comprises a plurality of display devices and a transmitting station which transmits to the display devices codes which identify selected display devices and data representing messages to be displayed. Each display device comprises a decoder for detecting a code identifying that display device. Message data transmitted with the code is received by the display device identified by the code and used to generate the message represented by the received message data. The generated message is then displayed.
Patent GB-2251645-A (GB)
Title: Wood clad metal frame members
Inventor: RIGBY PAULINE MARY
IPC: E06B3/30
Filed: 1991-07-09
Abstract: A frame member 11 for an architectural assembly such as a window or door comprises a metal element 12, 20 having a wooden covering element 18, 27 provided on at least one surface thereof, to conceal the surface when an assembly including the frame member is installed in a building. The covering element may be in the form of a block, as in the figure shown, or an adhesively secured veneer (57, figure 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265280-A (GB)
Title: Wide area nodeless distributed synchronisation
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 1991-07-10
Abstract: A radio communication system comprises a plurality of radio transceivers defining a group or partition wherein the transceivers of the group or partition are synchronised for mutual communication. In order to maintain synchronisation between the radio transceivers of the group or partition, each radio transceiver is arranged periodically to initiate timing transmission signals which serve to indicate in accordance with their reception time at other radio transceivers of the group or partition, any timing difference between the radio initiating the transmission, and the radio receiving the transmission (Fig 25). Each radio transceiver is arranged to take account of the timing differential between itself and each of the other radio transceivers with which it communicates to modify its own clock timing consequent upon each such communication so that the overall timing differential between radios of the group or partition tends to zero. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246236-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric position adjusting device
Inventor: BERGHAUS THOMAS
IPC: H02N2/12
Filed: 1991-07-20
Abstract: The adjusting device comprises a carrier element 3 with, fixed on the carrier element 3, drive elements 6a, 6b, 6c each including a piezoelectric transducer which utilises the shear effect, and a bearing element 5 which rests on the drive elements 6a, b, c. So that such an adjusting device is able to carry out high-precision reproducible microscopic movements, in particular also movements in a vertical direction while under load, a pressure applying device 8 is provided which presses the bearing element 5 and the drive element 6 against one another with a predetermined force. Preferably, the pressure applying device comprises at least one magnet 17 which attracts the bearing element 5 with an adjustable force. Rotary, and combined linear and rotary movement position adjusters are also described. A spring may be used instead of the magnets 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249662-A (GB)
Title: Miniaturized mass spectrometer system
Inventor: DREW RUSSELL C
IPC: G01N30/02
Filed: 1991-12-04
Abstract: A portable analytical grade mass spectrometer system contained in a single enclosure (18) is disclosed for use in analyzing atmospheric, water, soil, drugs, explosives and other substances and includes a gas chromatograph (14) and a mass analyzer (21) assembly enclosed within a vacuum housing (20), a vacuum pump (22), and an onboard computer (24) such that an operator, by means of an attached keyboard (220), can input data and information, and input a sample to be analyzed, and thereby operate the miniaturized mass spectrometer system (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264005-A (GB)
Title: Tracking system
Inventor: SCOTT DAVID
IPC: H01Q3/12
Filed: 1992-01-23
Abstract: A system for correcting rotary phase misalignment of a receiver of polarised electromagnetic radiation signals relative to a source of such radiation, said system comprising: a receiver having a pair of receiver elements (1, 1') each operably adapted to receive a respective polarised component of the polarised electromagnetic radiation signal; a pair of electronic polarotors (2, 2') each operably associated in use with a respective one of said receiver elements (1, 1') to be able to rotate the signal which is received by the element; signal strength sensing means (4, 4') associated in use with the receiver elements (1, 1') to enable the strength of the respective signal received by each receiver element (1, 1') to be sensed; and control means (6, 8) responsive to the difference in sensed signal strengths between each of the receiver elements (1, 1') to correspondingly adjust operation of one or both polarotors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264678-A (GB)
Title: Handlebar assembly for cycles.
Inventor: SHU HUNG-CHERN
IPC: B62K21/12
Filed: 1992-02-26
Abstract: A handlebar including a shank (20) extended from a stem (10), a notch (22) formed in the shank (20), a coupler (40) including two members (41) each including two elements (42, 43) formed integral with each other, the elements (42, 43) of the members (41) forming two cylindrical spaces for receiving the shank (20) and a middle portion of the handlebar when the members (41) are fixed together, and a tongue (48) formed in one of the members and engageable with the notch (22) of the shank (20) so that the coupler (40) can be prevented from rotating relative to the shank (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266650-A (GB)
Title: Barrier for containing piglets
Inventor: HENMAN BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 1992-05-09
Abstract: The barrier is for containing piglets within an enclosure whilst permitting a larger pig, such as a sow, to leave and enter the enclosure. It comprises a roller (3) mounted in a substantially horizontal orientation the height of which can be adjusted and a pivotably mounted one-way flap (4) which occludes a space beneath the roller (3) and is arranged to prevent a pig let from leaving the enclosure through the said space but if a piglet does manage to get over the roller (3) it can re-enter the enclosure through the flap (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255825-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic inspection of variable diameter platform legs
Inventor: BROOK MARK VLADIMIR
IPC: G01N29/265
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: Apparatus for ultrasonic inspection of the interior of a tubular structure, such as a tension leg of an offshore platform, includes an assembly 45 with ultrasonic transducers 47 on articulated arms 48, communicating with a remote control station 25 which can be in excess of 600m from the assembly 45. The transducer housings have integrally fed couplant, and are shaped and spring loaded for close contact with the interior surface. A dual-duplex transducer is provided for sizing flaws on an outer surface of the tubular structure. The apparatus is clamped by 37 and 38, then the assembly 45 is rotated and translated to scan e.g. the vicinity of a weld. Video cameras 51 permit observation of the arms 48. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267912-A (GB)
Title: Metal matrix for composite materials
Inventor: MORETON ROGER
IPC: C22C49/06
Filed: 1992-06-15
Abstract: An improved aluminium alloy suitable for use as the matrix alloy in a metal matrix composite material is disclosed which overcomes the drawback of the rapid natural ageing response exhibited by prior art alloys. The new alloy allows greater flexibility in manufacturing with metal matrix composites because of the improvement in fabricability. The alloy comprises in proportions by weight: copper        2-6% @@@   aluminium     Balance, save for incidental impurities, and further comprises one of the grain refining additives from the group comprising zirconium, manganese or chromium in an amount up to 0.5% by weight.
Patent GB-2257401-A (GB)
Title: Two piece inflator housing.
Inventor: BREED ALLEN
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1992-07-09
Abstract: An inflator for an air bag-type passenger restraint system for a motor vehicle includes two cup-shaped members 12, 14 which are joined to form chambers for a gas generator 76 and activating devices 72 for activating the gas generator in response to a signal from an accelerometer 68. The two members 12, 14 are coupled by threads which do not increase the weight of the inflator. The inflator also includes a filter 78 for filtering particulate matter from the gas generator 76. The cup shaped members 12, 14 may be made of metal or plastic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255776-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal cyanoalkanes and cyanoalkenes
Inventor: GRAY GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: C09K19/32
Filed: 1992-07-17
Abstract: There is disclosed a cyanoalkane and cyanoalkene of general formula (I) which shows liquid crystalline properties: wherein R and R<1> are independently C1-12 alkyl, alkoxy, perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkoxy; rings A, B, C and D are independently phenyl, which may carry one or two halogen substituents, trans-cyclohexyl, or (2, 2, 2) bicyclooctyl, each of a, b, c or d being independently 0 or 1 provided (a+b+c+d) is 2 or 3; links A and C are independently a single bond, CH2CH2, COO, OOC, CH2O or OCH2; n, m and p are independently 0 or an integer 1 to 4 provided (n+m+p) is not 0; W and Z are independently selected from -CH=C(CN)- and -C(CN)=CH-; X and Y are independently selected from -CHCN- and -C(CN)2-; w, x, y and z are 0 or 1, provided that w and z are 0 if x and/or y are 1, and further provided that at least one of w, x, y and z is 1.
Patent GB-2266455-A (GB)
Title: Clamping umbrella
Inventor: ROBERTS RAYMOND ARTHUR
IPC: A45B11/00
Filed: 1992-07-28
Abstract: An umbrella 11 with a composite rigid/flexible shaft 12, 13 which is adjustable to allow optimum protection from sun or rain, has a clamp 14 to attach it to a pram or buggy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269487-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connection device accommodating relative movement
Inventor: APPLEFORD DAVID ERIC
IPC: B60R16/027
Filed: 1992-07-31
Abstract: A device for interconnecting electrical circuits fixed to a body member 4 such as a bus and a door 2 movably mounted to close an aperture in the body member, comprises housing means 12, 14 and at least one length of flat conductor cable 16 accommodated within the housing means 12, 14 and provided with electrical end connections and one or more ribbon-like conducting elements. The cable flexes in order to accommodate movement eg. rotational and translational between the body member 4 and door 2 and includes a bight 16a and a spiral. The cable is guided from a channel 14 across a pivot housing 12 and spirally around a pivot bush 30 and bushing 26, to pass through a bushing slot 24 and then between a door plate 28 and pivot plate 32 and into the door 2. Housing 12 is guided by the channel 14 and a roller 36 in a body slot 38, the pivot bush 30 being adjustable along a slot 21 to take up wear or misalignment. A hollow, deformable edge strip on the door 2 encloses a light source and detector, deformation of the strip eg. on blockage of the door, interfering with light transmissal along the strip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257518-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for use in marine seismic surveying
Inventor: JOHNSTON OTIS A
IPC: G01V1/137
Filed: 1992-09-03
Abstract: The invention provides a seismic transmitter source system which includes a flotation device (10) that contains a plurality of air tight chambers (12a-c) in a serial connection. A separate one-way check valve (22a-c) is placed between each adjacent pair of the chambers. Pressurized air is continuously supplied to an end chamber. The one-way check valves enable the air to pass to the remaining chambers in one direction. A transmitter subarray containing a plurality of spaced apart transmitters (52) is suspended from the flotation device by means of several pivotly connected links (72a-n). The front end of the transmitter array is connected to a point near the front end of the flotation device. During operation, the seismic transmitter source system is pulled from a tow point (99) located at the front of the flotation device, pulling both the flotation device and the transmitter subarray in substantially a horizontal straight line position while maintaining the transmitter subarray at a near constant depth below the water surface.
Patent GB-2259863-A (GB)
Title: Golf club heads
Inventor: SHAW MICHAEL
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1992-09-25
Abstract: In a set of golf iron heads, multi-component golf iron heads are provided in which at least part of the striking face area of the head comprises at least one face-piece component which has characteristics different from the rest of the head: for example (a) of material selected for its surface friction and/or flexural modulus characteristics affecting the spin behaviour of golf balls when struck by the head, and/or (b) of specific gravity and/or geometric configuration selected to contribute to the desired weight distribution in the head. Several insert patterns are shown.
Patent GB-2268234-A (GB)
Title: Self-aligning removable bearing bracket eg for a liquid ring vacuum pump-compressor.
Inventor: WALLACE TOMMY MICHAEL
IPC: F16C35/00
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A bearing housing 16 has an angular bottom projection 22 for aligning the housing 16 with and in a groove- containing receiving base with which it mates and to which it is attached, along with locator stops 24a, 24b for accurate end-to-end spacing. <IMAGE>