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Patent GB-2276599-A (GB)
Title: A system for offshore loading/unloading of a flowable medium,especially oil
Inventor: BREIVIK K RE
IPC: B63B/
Filed: 1992-03-30
Abstract: A system for transferring a flowable medium, especially oil, to or from a floating vessel (1), comprising a buoyancy unit in the form of a submerged buoy (2) which is anchored to the sea bed (4) and which is connected to at least one transfer line (6) for medium, a downwardly open receiving means (3) arranged on the vessel (1) below the water surface and arranged for receipt and connection of the buoy (2), a hoisting means (11) for raising the buoy (2) for introduction thereof into the receiving means (3), and a means for allowing the vessel to turn about a vertical axis through the buoy (2) when this is connected in the receiving means (3). The receiving means is a module (3) arranged at a submerged location at the outer side of the hull of the vessel, and preferably is built into the low portion of the vessel, and the buoy (2) comprises an outer buoyancy member (21) and centrally therein a rotatably mounted member (22) for the passage of medium. Further, in the inner space of the module (3) there is provided a locking mechanism (38, 39) for releasable locking of the outer buoyancy member (21) to the module (3), so that the outer member (21) will turn about the central member (22) with turning of the vessel (1), a coupling unit (29), which is associated with a tube system (30) provided on the vessel (1) for the transfer of medium, being connected to the central member (22) through a swivel means (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290287-A (GB)
Title: Correct fuel dispensing aid
Inventor: NORGATE JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B67D7/34
Filed: 1994-06-13
Abstract: A fuel dispensing aid comprises a sleeve of specific cross section, e.g. square or triangular, which is fitted to a forecourt fuel pump filling nozzle. Each grade/type of fuel has a different section sleeve. An adaptor with correspondingly shaped fuel inlet aperture is fitted to the vehicle fuel intake point so that only a specific nozzle can be used herewith. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302617-A (GB)
Title: Electrical reciprocating prime mover
Inventor: SPALL GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: H02K7/065
Filed: 1995-06-23
Abstract: The reciprocating prime mover can provide a vibrator or a rotating action; the latter having a variable speed and torque with an output characteristics similar to the internal combustion engine, but in addition it can rotate in either direction. With reference to Fig. 1 the output energy is from an electromagnetic source by the attraction of an armature 4 to the pole piece 3 of the solenoid 2. Fitted to the armature 4 is a connecting rod 7 attached to a crank 11 integral with the crank shaft 12. A single or a number of solenoids 2 and crank shaft 12 are contained within a metallic frame 1. The energy to each solenoid 2 is switched 'on and off' alternatively by a power solid state device and so eliminating contact arcing. The solenoids 2 can be designed for a direct or alternating current source, utilizing power transistors or thyristors respectively. Control is provided by solid state intergrated circuit devices.
Patent GB-2291702-A (GB)
Title: Space heating apparatus
Inventor: TANGNEY JAMES GERARD
IPC: F24D11/02
Filed: 1994-02-23
Abstract: Space heating apparatus (1) comprises a central unit (2) which comprises a reversible heat pump circuit (4) which provides heating and cooling to a heat transfer medium circuit (8) through a main heat exchanger (6). Heated water in the circuit (8) is circulated through fan coil heat exchangers (18) in remote units (3) by a circulating pump (52). Water in the circuit (8) is stored and heated in a storage tank (38) during a heat storage period for use when the apparatus (1) is being operated with minimum power requirement. During the heat storage period, the water in the storage tank (38) is initialled heated by the heat pump to a temperature of 60 DEG C and is then raised to 85 DEG C by an immersion heater (55) in the storage tank (38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305253-A (GB)
Title: Outline aid for a line digitiser
Inventor: MANSFIELD GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 1995-09-12
Abstract: An outline aid 9 for a line digitiser 2 in which the aid 9 engages a digitiser arm 4 at a displaced location from an actual irregularly shaped body 1 such that irregularities in that shape do not prevent the digitiser 2 identifying and producing a desired plan outline of the irregular body 1. The aid 9 is for particular use in relation to determining a footprint outline of a human foot in order to create orthopaedic shoes. The outline aid 9 is preferably a cylindrical body arranged to slide upon a surface upon which an irregular body is located and having an upper engagement surface 11 to engage a digitiser arm 4. This slidable surface 10 and engagement surface 11 being separated by a side wall of sufficient height to ensure that the aid always engages the surface of the desired outline of the body.
Patent GB-2295170-A (GB)
Title: Blast resistant building structures; cover panel for window aperture
Inventor: DALLAS NIGEL
IPC: E06B5/12
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: A blast resistant building structure comprises exterior was 1 provided with one or more windows 5 and corresponding panels 7 for closing the windows. Mating sides of the windows and panels respectively are shaped such as to limit inward movement of the panel into the window thereby serving to prevent blast pressure from blowing the panel into the building. Bolts are provided for fixing the panel 7 to the external side of the exterior wall. The panel and/or exterior wall of the structure is formed of reinforced concrete; the panel may be steel-clad on its interior face; it is put into parition over glass 6 when protection against a potential blast is required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-954129-A (GB)
IPC: E21C35/183
Abstract: 954,129. Mineral-mining picks. MINING SUPPLIES Ltd. March 11, 1963 [March 24, 1962], No. 11331/62. Heading E1F. A pick is secured in a pick box 1 by the limbs 11 A of a U-shaped wire 10 passing through a groove 13 in the periphery of the shank 7 of the pick as the limbs 11A are driven into outwardly and downwardly diverging holes 15 in the box 1, said holes intercepting the pick shank-receiving bore in the box. Specification 954,130 is referred to.
Patent GB-2309949-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-roll bar
Inventor: MUMFORD MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: B60G9/02
Filed: 1996-02-10
Abstract: Roll bar system for automotive vehicles uses a fore/aft roll bar 14 instead of the conventional inter-front-wheel layout. The inboard end is connected to the vehicle body at 15 for input of torque generated by body roll. The outboard end of the torque bar (or torque resistant element) is connected at 17 to one pair of ground wheels 12 (for example through a beam axle 16) to resist the torque.
Patent GB-2303253-A (GB)
Title: Polarization filter for illuminating an antenna
Inventor: REIMANN KARL-HEINZ
IPC: H01P1/161
Filed: 1996-07-11
Abstract: A polarization filter 2 for illuminating the parabolic reflector comprises a waveguide section 5 which is suitable for simultaneously transmitting two orthogonal, linearly polarized electromagnetic waves and is sealed at one end face 9. First and second waveguides 3 and 4 are connected to the waveguide section with its end face impinging in a radial direction. The second waveguide 4 is rotated by 90{ with respect to the first 3. In order to avoid reflections, the wall of the waveguide section has a cutout 8 diametrically opposite the connecting point 7 of the second waveguide, whose central axis M coincides with the lengthened central axis of the second waveguide. A plurality of pins 10 are situated between input apertures of the feeders in the main section for short-circuiting.
Patent GB-2316102-A (GB)
Title: Stackable truss
Inventor: FISHER MARK ELIOTT
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: An elongate truss 10 comprises a framework 14 of spars 16,18,20,22,24,26. The truss 10 is open on one aspect and has the transverse cross-section of a regular trapezium. This enables identical trusses to be stacked up for storage or transport in an internested manner one on top of the other. In addition, lights may be mounted inside the truss 10 and drapes are hung from one side of the truss 10. A removable cross brace may be provided for connection at the open aspect of the truss between lower longitudinal spars 18 to prevent splaying of the truss when under load. The brace may be stored by attachment to intermediate cross chords 22. A stack of trusses may be stored on a trolley and easily manhandled. A substantial number of the trusses, when stacked may be stored in a set volume.
Patent GB-2305060-A (GB)
Title: Telecine scanner with film weave correction
Inventor: WITTE KARSTEN
IPC: H04N3/38
Filed: 1996-08-27
Abstract: A telecine scanner includes a device for determining and automatically correcting vertical and horizontal picture steadiness errors (film weave correction) during continuous-motion film drive scanning. To perform an optimum film weave correction, correction signals are derived from photosensors 11 and 13 arranged in the area of the film gate that are scanned through the sprocket holes during the entire scanning period of each film frame. The photosensor 11 provided for vertical correction comprises a plurality of photoelements arranged transversely to the film drive direction and substantially corresponding to the number of television lines per film frame. The photosensor 13 provided for horizontal correction comprises a plurality of photoelement sectors 14 to 21 arranged along the film edge, the sectors being smaller than a sprocket hole.
Patent GB-2311061-A (GB)
Title: Drinks container with a slitted flexible membrane
Inventor: HABERMAN MANDY NICOLA
IPC: B65D47/20
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: A one-use drinks container 1 is closed apart from a valve 2 which comprises a flexible membrane with at least one self-closing slit. The slit allows liquid to be drawn from the container by suction alone and preferably remains closed in any orientation of the container unless suction is applied. The slit may accommodate a drinking straw 8 and seal the outer surface of the straw. The valve may be outwardly concave and may be protected by metal foil or a screw cap. The valve may be formed in an upstanding spout 9 which may have a tube 95 with a sharp edge 83 for piercing a wall of the container. The tube may extend to a lower part of the container to act as a drinking straw. The spout may have a flanged grommet seal 94 and may have a radially extending skirt 90 which forms a tight fitting over-lid for the container which may be a conventional drinks can 93. The container and spout may be provided separately so that a user can insert the spout into the container.
Patent GB-2320484-A (GB)
Title: Handling Beverage Bottles
Inventor: HARNEY THOMAS
IPC: B65G47/244
Filed: 1997-02-03
Abstract: Filled and capped beverage bottle 30 of the type having an elongate shape in transverse cross-section, are passed on an endless conveyor via a labelling station and an orienting station to a packing station. Labels 60 are stuck to one larger side so as to have free ends 61. These are then applied to the shorter sides e.g. by blade-type brushes 65, 66 preferably as the bottles are orientated. The orientating mechanism comprises two driver elements e.g. endless belts (68, 69, Fig 7) gripping the bottle neck and operated at different speeds. Thereafter the bottles are preferably stopped with a mechanism having an extension leg (82, Figs 9-11) having a length equivalent to the number of bottles it is desired to pack before being shifted transversely to a bottle assembly station. Preferably, empty bottles are filled with e.g. beverage syrup from a holding tank (16, Figs 2 and 3) and thereafter capped (45, Fig 5) whilst being clamped (e.g. by belts 50, Fig 5). Preferably the surface of the belt is lubricated by spraying water thereon using an inclined bottle (41, Fig 4).
Patent GB-2325333-A (GB)
Title: Battery adaptor
Inventor: PARKES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 1997-05-17
Abstract: The adaptor consists of a cell housing, the housing comprising a main cylindrical body 10 and removable end cap 11, electrodes are incorporated at both ends of the adaptor 12 and 13. Once an electric cell of first type is accommodated within the adaptor having the outer dimensions of a cell of second type, the adaptors electrodes then contact the enclosed cells electrodes to utilize the cells electro-motive force. The adaptor with the enclosed cell of a first type can then be used as a cell of a second type in battery compartments designed to accommodate cells of a second type.
Patent GB-2326264-A (GB)
Title: Improved property identification device
Inventor: MARSHALL KIM LEE
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 1997-06-14
Abstract: The device consists of identification mark or marks 6 such as numbers/letters having light emitting devices 7 (lights) mounted in, on, or through them, and arranged so that in poor illumination conditions, the shape of the mark or marks is re-created. The electrical circuitry 10, 11, is preferably arranged to flash the lights at regular intervals, resulting in extended life of the power source 9 (battery). The marks, lights, circuitry, and power source may all be contained in an enclosure 1 which is easily affixable to property. The only attention this self-contained unit should require would be infrequent battery changes, even though the circuitry would normally be permanently energised. Each number/letter may be individually enclosed. The power source may be switched on or off according to natural light levels. The energy source may be rechargeable and may have a solar energy back-up system.
Patent GB-2317144-A (GB)
Title: Duplex printer
Inventor: KIM YONG-SOO
IPC: G03G15/23
Filed: 1997-08-14
Abstract: An electrophotographic printer includes a photosensitive drum (30) carrying 2 images to be printed (A,B) and a sheet-feeding roller (40) for supplying a sheet (50) on which the images are printed. The electrophotographic printer has first (10) and second (20) transfer rollers. The first transfer roller (10) transfers and prints image (B) onto one side of the sheet (50). The second transfer roller (20) transfers and prints image (A) onto the other side of sheet (50), image (A) being transferred from the photosensitive drum via the first transfer roller (10) onto the second transfer roller (20) when no sheet (50) is present at the tip between the rollers. Thus, images are printed on both sides of the sheet (50) with one supply of the sheet. Preferably, the circumference of roller (20) equals the length of sheet (50) plus half the circumference of roller (10), and the circumference of drum (30) is equal or greater than twice the length of sheet (50) plus half the circumference of roller (10).
Patent GB-2332645-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric security thread detection apparatus
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD HUNTER
IPC: B44F1/12
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting a poled piezoelectric security thread in documents eg banknotes, comprises a pair of electrodes 18,20 (Fig 1) that stimulate the thread 12 with an alternating voltage. The resultant heating of the thread is detected when the electrodes are switched to receive mode. The electrodes may be in the form of fingers or strips 18<SP>1</SP>,20<SP>1</SP> (Fig 6) that extend transversely across the thread. The thread is poled positively or negatively at 14 and unpoled at 16 so as to provide a binary or tertiary code.
Patent GB-978184-A (GB)
IPC: C04B35/42
Abstract: 978,184. Refractory compositions. KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION. July 24, 1963 [Sept. 17, 1962], No. 29365/63. Heading C1J. A refractory composition comprises by weight 50-95% chromite grains, 0-45% finely divided non-plastic magnesia, 1-5% of at least one of an alkali metal or ammonium tripolyphosphate and a tetra-alkali metal or ammonium pyrophosphate binder, 0.05-3% of a plasticizing agent and 0-3% of finely divided iron oxide. The plasticizing agent may be plastic clay, e.g. bentonite, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose or a water-soluble polymer of the sodium salt of acrylic acid. The chromite may be a chrome ore containing a high percentage of alumina.
Patent GB-2333566-A (GB)
Title: Flexible tubular connector comprising corrugated bellows and braided liner
Inventor: SCALES DAVID JAMES
IPC: F16L51/02
Filed: 1998-01-27
Abstract: In the connector, the braided liner 4 has a circumferentially continuously welded end 6 which is disposed within an end part 2 of the bellows 1 and which is expanded radially outwards within an outer cylindrical support ring 5. An outer braided hose 3 may also be provided coaxially disposed around the bellows 1 and retained within the ring 5.
Patent GB-2323563-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet cartridge refill system with a bracket mounted valve movable between a cartridge engage and disengage position
Inventor: GUNTHER MAX S
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: As ink within the cartridge is depleted during the print operation, an on/off valve 120 (Fig.5) is moved from a first position (Fig.12) separated from the cartridge to a second position (Fig.13) engaged with an inlet port 116 (Fig.5) of the cartridge. The valve is connected via tubing 130 to an off-carriage ink supply and held on a driven bracket 202 which allows the valve to engage or disengage the inlet port. Because the ink supply is off-carriage, the cartridge may be refilled without removal thereof from the carriage on which it is mounted.
Patent GB-2350539-A (GB)
Title: Shellfish cultivation system
Inventor: FLOCKHART DAVID PORTEOUS
IPC: A01K61/54
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: A shellfish cultivation system 1 suitable for use in cultivating oysters and the like. The system 1 comprises a support structure 2 for supporting above the ground a plurality of enclosed shellfish cultivation bags 4 stacked one on top of the another. Each of the bags 4 is provided with at least one bag support member 14 formed and arranged for maintaining the top and bottom surfaces of a bag 4 in a spaced apart orientation with respect to each other when bags 4 are stacked one on top of another and for supporting a bag 4 stacked thereon. Each bag support member 14 engages a bag 4 at at least two points on the top surface thereof and at at least two points on the bottom surface allowing water and food to flow freely through said stack of bags 4. There may be rods 8 on the support structure 2 passing through openings 13 in bags 4 to secure them. Stacks of bags 4 may be suspended by rods (32 figure 5) passing through openings 13.
Patent GB-2337837-A (GB)
Title: Parity error identification in a multiple processor system
Inventor: DENSHAM RODNEY HUGH
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 1995-02-23
Abstract: An array of signal processing integrated circuits (SPICs) connected to communicate data via one or more buses in which each processor includes a parity generator to apply parity to data output to the buses, a parity checker 25 which checks the parity of data received over the buses and signals an error 65,71 if a parity error occurs, and a register 70 which stores a count indicating the clock cycle at which any parity error occurs. On detection of a parity error the checker 25 generates the interrupt signal 65 which is supplied to the interrupt output of the SPIC. This signal also interrupts a control processor 26 which reads the count in the register 70. The value read from the register can then be used by the control processor or a human operator to trace the SPIC from which the source of the parity error originated. The SPIC array itself may be used as part of a digital audio data processing system.
Patent GB-2357514-A (GB)
Title: An ink for decoration of paper substrates for poster displays
Inventor: BATTING ADAM JOSEPH HOWARD
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: Inks are described for use in printing on paper or other substrates, especially for mounting as posters. The inks contain a water-soluble or water-dispersible prepolymer, a water-soluble monomer, a water-insoluble monomer, a photoinitiator and a pigment. The inks are preferably cured by ultra-violet irradiation. The cured print is well wetted by aqueous paste and does not curl away from a mounting surface.
Patent HU-T71733-A (HU)
Title: Protective, nutritive and/or firming composition for the simultaneous treatment of the surface layers and deep layers of the skin, and use thereof
Inventor: GRIAT JACQUELINE
IPC: A61Q17/00
Filed: 1994-12-29
Abstract: Compsns. for protecting, nourishing and/or toning the skin comprise: (a) a dispersion of liposomes which are capable of penetrating into deep layers of the skin and contain at least one active ingredient selected from oxygen-radical scavengers, proteins or peptides, sugars, enzymes, vitamins, nucleotides, oligo- or polynucleotides, trace elements, coenzymes, unsatd. fatty acid phospholipids, Si cpds. and plant extracts; and (b) a dispersion of liposomes which are capable of penetrating into surface layers of the skin and contain at least one active ingredient selected from filters (i.e. UV filters), oxygen-radical scavengers, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, ceramides, oil-derived unsaponifiables and sweat components. Also claimed is a skin-nourishing compsn. as above in which the active ingredients of (a) are as above except for oxygen-radical scavengers and Si cpds. and the active ingredients of (b) are selected from the substances listed above and proteins or peptides. Also claimed is a skin-protecting compsn. as above in which the active ingredients of (a) are selected from oxygen-radical scavengers and the active ingredients of (b) are selected from filters and oxygen-radical scavengers.
Patent HU-T72064-A (HU)
Title: Oxopyridinylquinoxaline derivative and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Inventor: TAKADA SUSUMU
IPC: C07D401/04
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: An oxopyridinylquinoxaline derivative represented by the following Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: <CHEM> wherein R<1> is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, or trihalomethyl; R<2> is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, trihalomethyl, carbamoyl, carbamoyl substituted with lower alkyl, sulfamoyl, or sulfamoyl substituted with lower alkyl; R<3> is hydrogen, nitro, or halogen; R<4> is hydrogen, lower alkyl, substituted lower alkyl, lower cycloalkyl, or substituted lower cycloalkyl; R5's are substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, nitro, cyano, lower alkyl, carbamoyl, and carbamoyl substituted with lower alkyl; and n is an integer of 0 to 4. The derivative works as an antagonistic agent against both the NMDA receptors and the AMPA receptors, so that it is effective as a therapeutic agent for neurological disorders caused by excitatory amino acids binding to the receptors.
Patent HU-T72127-A (HU)
Title: Improved method for purifying waste water using activated sludge to increase purification zields
Inventor: CAPDEVILLE BERNARD
IPC: C02F3/10
Filed: 1994-03-10
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP94/00813 Sec. 371 Date May 29, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date May 29, 1996 PCT Filed Mar. 10, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/20425 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 15, 1994The invention concerns a process for increasing the purification yield in the activation tank of a station for the purification of waste waters employing the so-called "activated sludge" process. According to the invention, talc, pyrophyllite, kaolin or mica, possibly cationized, are added to the biomass, these having a particle size less than 100  mu m in quantities of up to 2.0 g per liter of waste waters. A great improvement in solid/liquid separation is observed at the outlet from the activation tank as well as an increase in the purification yield for carbonaceous pollution, nitrogenous pollution and phosphate-containing pollution even when the station operates at medium or high load.