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Patent CH-502144-A (CH)
Title: Casting wheel with positioning device
Inventor: DANIEL BAXTER COFER
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 1967-08-04
Abstract: Casting wheel has a peripheral band engaging surface with a groove along of this surface part of which is closed by the band. The band positioning device includes a band support wheel with a surface which supports the band when it extends between the supporting surface and the engaging surface. A band deflecting device deflects the band, as it extends between the supporting and engaging surface, from a vertical path tangential to bath into a second path downwardly inclined from the supporting surface towards the engaging surface. The downward path coincides with a chard of a circle defined by the engaging surface. The deflecting device includes a deflecting roller which is smaller than the support wheel and is pivotted about a point below it.
Patent EE-9800122-A (EE)
Inventor: TOMAS BYHAMMAR
IPC: F26B23/00
Filed: 1996-10-21
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE96/01343 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 16, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 16, 1998 PCT Filed Oct. 21, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/14926 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 24, 1997A process of treating moist fuel, particularly biomass fuel, in connection with a power production process, comprises drying moist fuel (7) by means of combustion air (3), which is thereafter supplied to the power production process combustion section (1). Flue gas (11) from the combustion section, which as a result of said drying has become moisture-laden, is condensed (13) while recovering heat (15), which may be used as drying heat. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the flue gas condensation is used to humidify (31) the combustion air.
Patent GB-2365197-A (GB)
Title: Effect unit for electric guitar and other electric instruments
Inventor: RELPH-KNIGHT TERENCE
IPC: G10H1/053
Filed: 2000-03-07
Abstract: A device that imparts an effect to the sound of an electric guitar or other type of electric musical instrument. The device modifies the attack of the instrument by adding a signal burst, derived from the input signal, to that input signal. The burst may be added either in-phase or out-of-phase to provide a choice of sounds and the sensitivity and the volume balance of the burst signal to the original signal may be adjusted.
Patent GB-2346023-A (GB)
Title: Frequency modulation radio
Inventor: FAYNEH EYAL
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 1995-09-08
Abstract: A full duplex radio for transmitting and receiving concurrent frequency modulated signals uses an indirect technique for generating the signals and includes a plurality of transmitter and receiver sub circuits. A first transmitter sub circuit provides a frequency modulated radio frequency output signal. A frequency generating element is operably coupled to the frequency conversion element for concurrently providing an unmodulated radio frequency signal to the frequency conversion element and to the first transmitter sub circuit. In this manner, a full duplex radio uses a single synthesiser arrangement to generate indirect frequency modulation signals and concurrently receive frequency modulation signals without having an audio regeneration path. A frequency modulation circuit 102 is also described.
Patent GB-2344684-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling switching timing of power recovery circuit in ac type plasma display panel system
Inventor: KIM SE YONG
IPC: G09G3/28
Filed: 1998-12-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for variably controlling a switching timing of a power recovery circuit of a plasma display panel television is disclosed. A variableness range pulse generating section (702) generates a variableness range pulse which determines a maximum variableness range of a recovered power applying time. A first counter (704) counts a clock signal in response to the variableness rand pulse and periodically outputs a counted value. Second and third counters (706, 708) count a switching time of first and second switches, respectively, and sets first and second reference values. A rising pulse generating section (710) periodically compares the counted value with the first reference value and converts a logic level of an output signal from low to high when the counted value is identical with the first reference value. A falling pulse generating section (712) periodically compares the counted value with the second reference value and converts a logic level of an output signal from high to low. An AND-gate logically multiplies an output of the rising pulse generating section (710) and an output of the falling pulse generating section (712) to generate a control signal. A pulse sustentation period of the control signal is determined by the first and second reference values which can be variably determined from an outside.
Patent GB-2349867-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispenser with means for controlling diluent to concentrate flow ratio
Inventor: HEYES KEITH JAMES
IPC: G05D11/13
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: A beverage dispenser comprises a housing having an inlet 12 and an outlet 44 for a concentrate and a inlet 14 and a outlet 30 for a diluent, a piston 24 moveable in a central passageway between the inlets and the outlets from a first position in which both the outlets 30, 44 are blocked to a second position in which they are both open to flow. The ratio of diluent to concentrate may be effectively controlled because the V-shaped grooves 36 in valve 34 allow progressively more diluent to be dispensed for each unit of concentrate. Flow rate sensors 20, 40 are provided on the concentrate and diluent lines and these are connected to a control means (50, fig.2), which adjusts the flow rate of diluent in response to the flow rate of concentrate. Both the diluent and concentrate outlets 30, 44 may lead directly to a mixing and dispensing nozzle 32. One end of the reciprocating piston may be attached to a setting means 28, such as a stepper motor, a lever or a solenoid actuator, which moves it axially along the valve body. The flow rate sensors 20, 40 may be flow turbines. The dispensing of beverage may be stopped automatically when a predetermined level is reached in the receptacle, and a keypad may be provided for selection from a range of beverages and portion sizes.
Patent GB-2350851-A (GB)
Title: Modular drill cutting treatment apparatus
Inventor: JOHNSTON STEPHEN
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2000-05-15
Abstract: A processing apparatus, typically used on an offshore platform comprises a first 'course' tank 15, a second 'fines' tank 16, centrifugal pumps 20-23, a solids classifier 5 and a particle reduction mill 10 housed within an integrated slurrification unit. Hydrocarbon-contaminated drill cuttings from a wellbore are mixed with sea water in the tank 15 and the resulting slurry is delivered through a slurry line 18 to the centrifugal pumps which grind the slurry further before returning it to the tank. The slurry becomes progressively finer each time it passes through the pumps until it is directed to the solids classifier 5 which separates solids from fluids. Solids that are too large may be delivered to a particle reduction mill 10 for grinding prior to returning to tank 15. The slurry that passes through the classifier is directed to tank 16 where chemicals such as viscosity agents and corrosion inhibitors are added prior to injection into a redundant reservoir. The unit is compact with connectable modules allowing easier and quicker installation that obviates the need for specific off-shore interfaces or to transport the drill cuttings in-shore.
Patent GB-2363184-A (GB)
Title: Valved radiator tail
Inventor: REES ALAN FREDERICK
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2000-06-06
Abstract: A valved radiator tail comprises a valve ball without an operating stem. The ball is moved by a separate stem D. The stem has a moon shaped tongue L which engages in a moon-shaped groove G in the ball. The stem has a slot which can be engaged by the blade of a screw driver to rotate the ball. The valve can be assembled by inserting the ball into the housing with the top angled forward, the ball being rotated as it is advanced so that the tongue and groove mesh.
Patent GB-2364018-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic substrates which provide protection against imitation
Inventor: MCDONALD LACHLAN JAMES
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: A two ply synthetic substrate comprises a first layer (1a) of biaxially oriented polymeric film and a second layer (1b) of biaxially oriented polymeric film with a discontinuous metal layer (2) therebetween and a continuous metal layer (5) provided on an exposed surface of the first polymeric film layer. Applications for the synthetic substrate comprise teartapes for packaging, seals for bottles and packaging, labels, hot stamping foils, hang tags, shrink sleeve materials, tickets and vouchers.
Patent GB-2365745-A (GB)
Title: Animal trap body
Inventor: PEAKE NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A01M23/00
Filed: 2000-08-19
Abstract: The trap body is formed from a vehicle tyre 1 having at least one aperture 2, 3 formed therein. The trap body has extra enclosing walls 4 and may have one way entrance doors or valves (Fig C) fitted into the apertures.
Patent GB-2367118-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Position Light for Aircraft
Inventor: DOYEN FRED W
IPC: B64D47/06
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: A position light 18A, for use on an aircraft the position light 18A having a base member 41 coupled to the wing tip portion, a lens 43 coupled to the base member 41 a light source 45 interior to the lens member, 43 and a reflector member pivotally coupled to the base member, the reflector 51 member being adapted to reflect light from the light source 45 in selected directions and at selected intensities. The position light may be installed on a tilt rotor assembly 13A, of a tilt rotor aircraft so that light is reflected in selected directions and at selected intensities, regardless of whether the tilt rotor assembly 13A is in an airplane mode, a helicopter mode, or any position therebetween.
Patent GB-2367026-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable wrench
Inventor: HUANG PING-WEN
IPC: B25B13/20
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: An adjustable wrench has a fixed jaw 12 and a sliding jaw 3, the jaw 3 being adjustable by means of screw relative to a slide member 2. When the wrench handle is turned clockwise a block 5 engages a protrusion 24 on slide 2 which tightens the jaw 3, but when the handle is turned counterclockwise the block 5 disengages from the protrusion 24 and the jaw 3 is allowed to slide and hence ride over the nut. (Figure 8B not shown.) The block 5 can be slid upwards to allow counterclockwise gripping and clockwise release. (Figures 7A and 7B not shown.)
Patent GB-2356044-A (GB)
Title: A pipe cooler and temperature control apparatus
Inventor: MARUYAMA HIDETOSHI
IPC: F25D9/00
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: A pipe cooler comprises at least one heat pipe 2, a heat exchange block 3 for heat exchange with an end portion 2a of the heat pipe 2, at least one Peltier element 4 in close contact with a surface of the heat exchange block 3, and a heat transferring means 5 provided on a surface of the Peltier element 4 opposite the heat exchange block 3. The pipe cooler can also form part of a temperature controlling apparatus which has a casing 21 with a heating medium 22 therein. The casing 21 extends around a heat conduction portion 2b of the heat pipe 2. A tube 23 for the flow of fluid to be temperature controlled may be provided within the casing 21. The heat transferring means 5 may be arranged to transfer heat from a hot surface of the Peltier element 4 by water cooling or air cooling. The fluid in tube 23 may be an erosive fluid.
Patent GB-2357092-A (GB)
Title: Base sheet for wall covering
Inventor: FREEBURN HAROLD
IPC: C08F279/02
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: A paper-based sheet for wall coverings comprises a print side and a baffler side and is made from softwood pulp in an amount of about 15% to about 40% by dry weight; hardwood pulp in an amount of about 30% to about 55% by dry weight; and, mineral filler in an amount of about 15% to about 30% by dry weight. A first coating is applied to the print side of the sheet, e.g in an amount of about 5 to about 20 gm/m<SP>2</SP> dry weight. A second coating is applied to the barrier side of the sheet e.g in an amount of about 2.5 to about 10 gm/m<SP>2</SP> dry weight. The first coating may comprise a mixture of pigment and latex emulsion. The second coating may comprise a scrub resistance aid a calendering aid and a hydrophobic sizing agent. The coated paper is made in a single pass on a standard paper making machine. The paper is then subjected to drying and calendering.
Patent GB-2353722-A (GB)
Title: Golf balls composition comprising high acid and VLMI ionomers
Inventor: DALTON JEFFREY L
IPC: C08L33/02
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: A golf ball including a layer comprising (a) 97-15 wt.% of a high acid ionomer having an acid content of 16.5-35 %, (b) 3-15 wt.% of a very low modulus ionomer having a softening comonomer content of 15-35 %, and optionally (c) 3-70 wt.% of a ionomer having an acid content of 5-16.5 %.
Patent GB-2351965-A (GB)
Title: Special process for manufacturing multi-layered adhesive tape
Inventor: KAO CHENG-KANG
IPC: C09J7/20
Filed: 1999-06-29
Abstract: A special process for manufacturing easily portable and multi-layered adhesive tape (290) is described. The easily portable and multi-layered adhesive tape (290) is formed by compressing the adhesive tape (200a) having circular shape or other shapes. The adhesive tape (200a) is compressed and cohered during the compressing step. A stiff interfacial layer (296), for example, having adhesion by adhering two innermost adhesive surfaces, by providing a stronger adhesion material, by inserting a stiff and solid material, or a stiff and solid material coated with a strong adhesion material, is applied to the symmetry plane of the adhesive tape (200a) during the compressing step. The high adhesion material layer (294) is preferably composed of materials having a high cross-linking density property, for example, a series of rapidly curing materials, such as cyanoacrylate adhesives or epoxy adhesives.
Patent GB-2366090-A (GB)
Title: Branched electrical appliance lead
Inventor: WATERWORTH JOHN JAMES
IPC: H01R31/02
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: A branched lead to adapt an existing IEC connector terminated lead into a Y-splitter, comprising two lengths of cable 1,2; female IEC connectors 5,6 at the distal ends of each length of cable; and a male IEC connector 16 to which both lengths of cable 1,2 are connected at their proximal ends. The cables 1,2 are of 500 mm long with a core cross-section of 0.75 mm<SP>2</SP>. The proximal ends of the cables 1,2 have the ends of their cores 11 connected in pair by live neural and earth crimp connections 12 to male pins 14.
Patent GB-2368113-A (GB)
Title: Cooling a drinking vessel
Inventor: ANDERSON IAIN WALLACE
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A drinking vessel 38 in which a beverage, for example a draught beer, is to be served is cooled by formation thereon of ice formed of frozen potable liquid for example a small volume of the same beer. The potable liquid can be sprayed at 40 onto the inside 42 of the vessel 38 and/or onto the outside 44 of the vessel, and the liquid is then frozen on the vessel wall by the effect of a cooling coil 28 surrounding the vessel which can be rotated by a rotatably driven platform 30. The cooled vessel 38 will in turn cool beverage dispensed into it for drinking. The drinking vessel may be located on a rotatable platform 30. The platform may be inclined to the horizontal.
Patent GB-2368036-A (GB)
Title: Method of brazing metal work
Inventor: KIMURA NOBUHIDE
IPC: F28F13/18
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: A method of brazing a metal work is disclosed, in which the work is heated to at least the softening temperature of resin and coated with a suspension constituted of a mixture of a flux and a binder, after which the work is brazed by being heated and dried. As a result, the binder (resin) attached to the surface of the work is softened and increases in stickiness. Even if foreign matter becomes attached to the work surface, therefore, the binder causes the flux to be firmly attached to (coupled with) the work surface together with the foreign matter. Thus, the flux can be securely coated (attached) on the work surface. The temperature of the work is not lower than the evaporation temperature of water. Even if oil becomes attached to the work surface, therefore, the water in the suspension is evaporated before it can be repelled by the oil, thus making it possible to prevent the flux from being repelled along with the water. In this way, the flux can be securely coated (attached) on the work surface.
Patent GB-2369340-A (GB)
Title: Envelope filling apparatus having an auxiliary envelope filling arrangement
Inventor: HELLER NORBERT
IPC: B43M3/04
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: An envelope-filling apparatus comprises a push-in arrangement (3) executing push-in movements in the direction of an envelope which is held ready in an open state. An auxiliary envelope-filling arrangement (8) is co-ordinated with the push-in movements. The auxiliary envelope-filling arrangement (8) is provided with compressed-air ducts (14) or compressed-air lines (16,24) which lead to nozzle openings (13) which are provided on, or in the vicinity of, auxiliary push-in fingers (10) of the auxiliary envelope-filling arrangement (8). From the nozzle openings (13) it is possible to produce air streams (23), oriented essentially in the direction of the auxiliary push-in fingers (10), in the direction of the envelope. These air streams, advantageously, result in the dome, which forms in the envelope-opening region when the top envelope wall is drawn off from the bottom envelope wall by means of a suction-cup arrangement, continuing smoothly relatively far into the envelope in relation to the push-in direction of the envelope-filling material. This avoids buckling of the envelope in the push-in direction behind the envelope opening so that the pushed-in stack or set of enclosures strikes against the top envelope wall in the buckled region causing disruption in the envelope-filling process.
Patent GB-2369797-A (GB)
Title: Helical formations in tubes
Inventor: HOUSTON JOHN GRAEME
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: There is disclosed a method for introducing a helical formation into a flexible tubular material, comprising supporting the material together with a surrounding helical former so as to deform the material to have a helical indentation corresponding to the shape of the former, and setting the material in that configuration and removing the former.
Patent GB-2369221-A (GB)
Title: Method of conducting secure transactions containing confidential, financial, payment, credit, or other information over a network
Inventor: SCHIBI EITAN
IPC: G06Q20/38
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A method for enabling an individual, business, or other entity to exchange confidential information or to make purchases or conduct financial or other transactions over a public or quasi-public network while limiting the transmission of confidential, sensitive, financial or other information over the public or quasi-public network and limiting access to such information by unauthorized individuals. The method includes storing confidential, sensitive, financial or other information on a processing computer connected to the computer system or systems of one or more businesses or financial or other institutions by way of a private, non-public network. A first electronic message is sent from a first computer to a central network computer through transmission over the public or quasi-public network. At least a portion of the first electronic message received by the central network computer is stored on data storage or data transfer media. The data storage or data transfer media is then disconnected from the central network computer and connected to the processing computer. The processing computer reads the portion of the first electronic message stored on the data storage or data transder media, identifies the source of the first electronic message, and accesses stored information concerning the source. Information from the first electronic message, and stored information concerning its source, can then be transmitted over the private, non-public network to the computer system or systems of one or more businesses, financial institutions, or other entities for processing.
Patent GB-2389785-A (GB)
Title: Child's play enclosure
Inventor: LIAS JAMES EDWARD
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A child's play enclosure comprises a box-like structure having a front wall 1 having an upper edge lower than the upper edge of a rear wall 2, and sidewalls 3 and 4. The structure also features an internally supported raised floor 5, and the enclosure is generally shuttle-shaped. The enclosure can be laid flat by removal of the floor 5 and folding the side walls on hinges.
Patent GB-2391265-A (GB)
Title: Compressor inlet with swirl vanes, inner sleeve and shut-off valve
Inventor: MCDONALD GARY
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 2002-07-13
Abstract: An inlet for a compressor, such as a centrifugal compressor, comprises a housing 1, defining an air inlet passage 2, and a sleeve 3. The sleeve 3 divides the inlet passage 2 into a radially outer portion 4 and a radially inner portion 5. A number of inlet guide vanes 8 are positioned in the outer portion 4 to impart pre swirl in air flowing through the passage 2. A fluid cut-off valve 9 is positioned in the inner portion 5 such that, at low mass flow rates, all the flow can be diverted through the outer portion 4. The cut-off valve 9 may be pivotally mounted in the sleeve 3, and the guide vanes 8 may be mounted to an outer surface of the sleeve 3. The arrangement is said to increase compressor efficiency at low mass flow rates.
Patent GB-2379227-A (GB)
Title: Securement means for a pole
Inventor: KRINNER KLAUS
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A securement means is provided with which tubular poles e.g. posts or masts, are erected. A ground peg <B>9</B> with helices <B>11</B> is driven into the ground <B>2</B>. The ground peg is attached to a retaining bolt <B>8</B> which at its upper end is configured as a mounting spindle <B>3</B>. The tubular pole <B>1</B> is mounted on the spindle <B>3</B> with its securement end <B>19</B>. The retaining bolt <B>8</B> has a support and abutment plate <B>10</B> with a support and abutment face <B>5</B>, on which is seated an annular seal <B>18</B>. After mounting the tubular pole <B>1</B>, a granular filler material <B>6</B> such as rolled chip, is poured into the annular space <B>4</B> between the pole <B>1</B> and the spindle <B>3</B>.
Patent GB-2391648-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Apparatus for Retrieving an Illustration of Text
Inventor: EDMONDS PHILIP GLENNY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: A method is provided for retrieving an illustration of a segment of text from a database of illustrations. One or more keywords are identified in the segment and, from the keywords, a set of related terms is derived. The related terms are clustered into subsets such that the terms in each subset have a similar meaning and terms in different subsets have different meanings. A query is formed from each subset and comprises at least some of the terms of the subset optionally together with one or more of the associated keywords. The queries are issued to a search engine for the database of illustrations and illustrations retrieved from the database are presented in any appropriate way to a user for selection so as to illustrate the segment of text. The illustration may comprise an image, an icon, a graphic, an animation a text a video clip or sound clip.