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Patent GB-2297170-A (GB)
Title: Branched conductor identification
Inventor: LEWIS ANDREW BIGGERSTAFF
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 1996-01-19
Abstract: In order to identify a branched conductor 10 such as an underground cable, signals are applied to the conductor at a plurality of points on the conductor, e.g end points. The units 14, 15 ,16 which apply the signals each generate a signal of two components. The first component is of a known magnitude, and the second component identifies the unit which applied that signal. When the signals are detected at a point (e.g. A or B) on the conductor, the detector can identify the signals received, on the basis of the second component. By summing the first components and comparing the result with the predicted magnitude of their sum (since their magnitudes are known), it is possible to determine if the correct conductor has been identified. The signals may be applied periodically, with timings determined by a synchronising voltage pulse. The first signal components may all be of the same magnitude or any one or more may be reduced by a known amount if the unit is unable to generate a signal of that predetermined magnitude.
Patent GB-2311996-A (GB)
Title: Hard surface scouring cleansers `
Inventor: WEIBEL THOMAS
IPC: B27N3/28
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: A hard surface scouring cleaner composition comprises (a) from about 0.5% to 10% abrasive particles, (b) from about 0.5 to 2.5% of a chlorine-containing bleach, (c) from 0.2 to 3% of a thickening system comprising from 0.2 to 3%, based on the weight of the composition, of a cross-linked polyacrylate resin having a molecular weight in the range of 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 and from 0 to 2.5% of a synthetic smectite clay, (d) from 0.25 to 3.0% of a bleach-stable surfactant system comprising mainly anionic surfactants, (e) from 0 to 3% of an electrolyte selected from the group comprising sodium or potassium carbonates or silicates, and (f) sufficient amount of sodium or potassium hydroxide to provide pH in the range of 11.5 to 13.5. These compositions will have an apparent viscosity as measured on a Brookfield RVTDV-II with a #6 spindle at 50 rpm of from 0.5 to 7 Kcps and at 1 rpm of from 10 to 150 Kcps.
Patent GB-2316848-A (GB)
Title: Improving lateral conduction in electric heating elements
Inventor: DOYLE KEITH BARRIE
IPC: H05B3/30
Filed: 1996-08-27
Abstract: There is disclosed a heater 2 comprising a support surface 4, an electrically insulating layer 6 on the surface 4, and a resistive heating track 8, applied to the insulating layer 6. A thermal conduction means 20 is arranged in thermal contact with the heater track 8 to improve lateral conduction of heat produced by the track 8.
Patent GB-2312684-A (GB)
Title: Pulsator for a washing machine
Inventor: YOON CHONG-MAN
IPC: D06F13/02
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A pulsator, which is installed in a washing tub of a washing machine, includes a base 210 a post 220 protruded upwardly from a upper surface of the base, a plurality of blades 230 extended radially with respect to the post and outwardly of the base, and protruded upwardly on the upper surface of the base, and a plurality of vanes 240 formed on a upper portion of the post, which extend radially and outwardly with respect to the upper portion of the post. The plurality of blades develop a heart-type water flow in the washing tub, and the a plurality of vanes develop a water flow at a central portion of the heart-type water flow, whereby the twisting and tangling of the laundry caused by the heart-type water flow can be minimized.
Patent GB-2324814-A (GB)
Title: A cistern-less flushing toilet
Inventor: WALMSLEY PAUL
IPC: E03D5/01
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: A toilet comprises a base 1, pan 2, seat 3 and lid 4 but does not have a conventional WC cistern. Instead it uses water for flushing from a separate storage means 8. Grey water will be the preferred flushing medium. A remote pump or valve 6 will, when activated, direct stored water directly to the pan's inner rim to provide flushing. Conduits 5 or 5A will carry water from the storage facility to the toilet's inner rim. The volume of water supplied will be determined by the duration of the pump runing time or valve opening time. Activation of the pump or valve will be by the lowering of the seat lid 4 via a switch 7 mounted on the toilet. Lifting the lid will not activate the system. The seat and lid are designed to help prevent the passing of water aerosol from the pan.
Patent GB-2326407-A (GB)
Title: A sectional chute
Inventor: MCCARTHY IAN DENNIS
IPC: B65G11/02
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: A chute comprises a plurality of connectable chute sections 1, each chute section 1 carrying at least one connector, such as a clip (22, Fig. 3), for connecting the chute section 1 to one or more support members 36, such as scaffold poles. The ends of each chute section 1 may be provided with male 5 and female 4 attachment means and interlocking lips 6 and 7 of reduced chute wall thickness for connecting adjacent chute sections 1 and providing a smooth chute surface. The chute may be raised at one end by an adjustable tripod 15 having pivotable connectors (35, Fig. 5) to connect to elongate support members 26. Junction boxes (40, Figs. 7 and 8) in the form of rimmed chambers (47, Fig. 7) can be used to connect chutes and alter the direction of flow, connectors such as clips (45, Fig. 7) to receive a chute's elongate support members 26 may be attached at a plurality of points (41, Figs. 7 and 8) on the junction box's rim. The chute sections 1 made be plastic with a sheet metal sheath, the base of the junction box (51, Figs. 7 and 8) may be adapted to receive ballast.
Patent GB-2313633-A (GB)
Title: Conic fluid bearing
Inventor: LEE MIN-SOO
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: A conic fluid bearing includes a bush 25 fixed to a rotary body and on the upper and lower portions of which conic cavities 28, 28', are opposingly formed; a spacer 26; and upper and lower cones 23, 24, fitted on a shaft 31 fixed to a fixed body. One or more of the bearing surfaces may be coated with titanium, and grooves may be defined between further spaced coatings of diamond-like carbon material. The bearing may be used in a spindle motor 42 for a hard disk drive, a laser printer drive motor, or a VCR head drum.
Patent GB-2316517-A (GB)
Title: Selective call radio receiver
Inventor: TSUCHIYAMA KINYA
IPC: H04W84/02
Filed: 1997-08-15
Abstract: A selective call radio receiver includes synchronous data detection means 11 for detecting synchronous data set for each unit of a series of a predetermined number of data formed by dividing a transmitted signal into a plurality of parts, a time counter 106 for performing a time setting, and time information comparison means 12 for comparing synchronous data from the synchronous data detection means 11 with time information from the time counter 106 to calculate an error, wherein time information correction means 13 corrects the time counter 106 based on the output of the time information comparison means 12.
Patent GB-2321261-A (GB)
Title: Fixing insulation on building surfaces
Inventor: SUZOR YVES
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: Insulation is fixed to a building surface (19) by means of threaded rods (7), each carrying a disc (18) for abutting the outer surface of the insulation (20), the disc having means for attaching it to channel members (16) used for supporting cladding plates (17). The rods (7) are fixed in undercut channel members (9) by having a twisted end (2) which can be inserted into the members (9) and then rotated into a locking position where portions of the end (2) are in contact with the upper corners of the members (9).
Patent GB-2329886-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible can
Inventor: MOFFAT ADRIAN
IPC: B65D8/14
Filed: 1997-10-06
Abstract: A can of aluminium or other metal for drinks has thicker and thinner regions intermittent and interspersed in a parallel fashion formed around the wall of the can. The reduced thickness areas running in parallel with the thicker areas enable the can to fold downwards under pressure.
Patent GB-2315773-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the manufacture of a hydrocarbon product as well as the product itself
Inventor: SKOVHOLT OTTO
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A method of producing a stable hydrocarbon product in the form of hydrate of at least one hydrate-forming hydrocarbon surrounded by or suspended in a hydrocarbon-containing liquid. The invention comprises the actual product, a method of manufacturing the product as well as a plant for manufacturing the product. The process comprises the following steps: a) hydrate-forming hydrocarbons and water are brought together in a hydrate-generating zone (1) under hydrate-forming process conditions. Heat energy being released during the hydrate formation is removed from the zone by direct cooling with a first cooling medium. Thereby a first intermediate product is formed, having an average temperature which is equal to or higher than the freezing point of water; b) any non-converted water being present is removed from the first intermediate product. whereby a second intermediate product is obtained, being substantially free of non-converted water c) the second intermediate product is cooled in a cooling zone (80) by direct cooling with a second, hydrocarbon-containing cooling medium, to a final temperature being in average lower than the freezing point of water. The end product comprises particles in a solid, hydrate-containing material, which is surrounded by or suspended in a liquid hydrocarbon carrier medium at a vapour pressure being lower than the final pressure at the final temperature.
Patent GB-2332856-A (GB)
Title: Retaining grooves particularly for a deck chair or the like
Inventor: EASTWOOD JOHN
IPC: A47C4/40
Filed: 1997-12-29
Abstract: An article of furniture, particularly a deck chair 80 or the like, is designed to be retained in an erected position by means of selective engagement of its lower cross-bar 87 with one of a plurality of spaced apart channels 88 provided in a bracket 83 fixed to the rear legs 84 of the deckchair. The plurality of spaced apart channels 88 is characterised by each having an entry portion (20-22, figure 2a) and a transversely directed engagement portion (25'-27', figure 2a) to ensure that the deckchair 80 or the like is unlikely to collapse accidentally.
Patent GB-2321712-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric compensation and linearization device
Inventor: HOLLANDER MILTON B
IPC: G01K7/13
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: A thermoelectric cold junction compensator connector module, for use with a thermoelectric device such as a thermistor, thermocouple, or resistance-temperature device, has within a housing a cold junction compensator circuit which has means for linearization of voltage output of the circuit relative to input to the circuit. Preferably the circuit also includes potentiometer means for adjustment of at least one parameter of the circuit, and means for adjustment of its voltage output to correspond to degrees Centigrade and degrees Fahrenheit. In a preferred form there are included within the housing a pair of input terminals shielded by ferrite material against stray electromagnetic induction signals, a printed circuit board which comprises a cold junction compensation circuit, a signal linearization circuit, a converter/amplifier circuit, and a circuit for selectively providing a degree Centigrade and degree Fahrenheit output, a battery power supply, and a battery status indicator with means for bringing it into and out of operation, a plurality of potentiometers for preliminary setting up of the circuits, an on-off switching means for the powered circuits, and output terminal means for connection to, for example, a voltmeter or a voltage recording device. The compact body may have a base portion on which the circuits and other items are mounted, and one or more removable cover portions securable on the base portion.
Patent GB-2322930-A (GB)
Title: Drive device for a domestic laundry drier
Inventor: STOSSEL VEIT
IPC: D06F58/08
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: A drive arrangement for a domestic laundry drier with a horizontally rotatably mounted laundry drum, is drivable in one direction or reversibly and includes a drive belt (4) guided over a motor pinion (2) of a drive motor (1) and over a tensioning roller (3). In order to reduce the noise level generated by the drive motor for the laundry drum, the drive motor (1) is provided with at least one vibration absorber (5). The vibration absorber (5) is arranged on the rotor (2) of the drive motor (1).
Patent GB-2320351-A (GB)
Title: Flow control means
Inventor: PENNELL JACK FRANK
IPC: G05D7/06
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: A flow control means comprising a flow sensing means (18), a valve means (15), actuating means (16) to move said valve means between an open and a closed condition, and a control means (17) to cause said actuating means to move said valve means between said open and closed conditions, in accordance with a predetermined flow of said fluid. The flow sensing means may comprise at least one of: a) means to move said valve means to said closed condition to interrupt the flow of fluid therethrough after uninterrupted flow of fluid past said flow sensing means for a predetermined period, b) means to move said valve means a said closed condition to interrupt flow of fluid therethrough upon intermittent flow of fluid past said sensing means. The flow sensing means may comprise at least one of: a) a first flow sensing means (18a) adapted to sense a relatively high flow rate and wherein said control means (17) causes said actuating means (16) to move said valve means to said closed condition to interrupt said flow of fluid therethrough after said uninterrupted flow of fluid past said first flow sensing means for said predetermined time period, and or upon said intermittent flow of fluid past said first flow sensing means, b) a second flow sensing means (18b) adapted to sense a relatively low flow rate and wherein said control means (17) is adapted to cause said actuating means (16) to move said value means to said closed condition to interrupt flow of fluid therethrough upon said intermittent flow of fluid past said second flow sensing means and or after uninterrupted flow of fluid past said second flow sensing means for a predetermined time period.
Patent GB-2336256-A (GB)
Title: A motor controller
Inventor: JOHNSTON WILLIAM
IPC: G05D16/20
Filed: 1998-03-19
Abstract: A motor controller comprises a microcontroller 1 for controlling a plurality of functions, means for varying a voltage to be supplied to a motor to be controlled and means for supplying the motor to run at full power initially for a preset time and subsequently at a power level less than full power under control of the microcontroller. The motor controller may be used in a beer dispensing system comprising a beer supply line between a beer supply and a tap. A pump is disposed in the line to pump beer through the line from the supply to the tap. The pump is driven either by an induction motor or a series wound motor. Operation of the motor is controlled by the microcontroller in dependence upon signals received from a pressure switch 2 which monitors pressure in the line, a flow switch 3 which monitors flow in the line and a reset switch. The microcontroller operates to run the motor initially at a higher speed and then at a lower speed to overcome any tendency of an induction motor to stall thus enabling either an induction or a series wound motor to be used.
Patent GB-2323140-A (GB)
Title: A viscous fluid operated friction coupling with means to change shear channel cross-section
Inventor: CHLUDEK ADRIAN
IPC: F16D35/00
Filed: 1997-05-16
Abstract: A coupling comprises a friction coupling 12 loaded by a piston 19 which is mounted in a pressure chamber 21 of a speed-sensing control assembly 13. The pressure chamber 21 contains a disc-shaped rotational member 22 and a disc-shaped pumping and control member 23 having a shear channel 38 containing a piston plate 121' in the form of U-shaped resilient element which is deformed with an increase in pressure so that the cross-section of the channel is altered, thereby limiting pressure generation. With lower pressure in the shear channel 38 the piston plate 121' assumes its natural U-shaped cross-section. In another embodiment the piston plate 121' may have a rigid cross-section and resilient legs (122, fig 6d). Pressure chamber 21 contains a viscous fluid that is pressurized by the rotational member 22 when housing 14 rotates relative to hub 16.
Patent GB-2329905-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant composition for a rolling apparatus
Inventor: YAMAMOTO TOYOHISA
IPC: C10M169/02
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricant composition for a rolling apparatus comprising mixture of (1) a thickening agent which is at least one selected from the group consisting of a solid fluoropolymer, a lamellar mineral powder, an ultrafinely particulate organic material, an organic solid lubricant and an ultrafinely particulate inorganic material, and (2) a base oil comprising a liquid fluorinated polymer oil.
Patent GB-2331111-A (GB)
Title: Toilet seat lifting mechanism
Inventor: KEAVENEY ENDA
IPC: A47K13/10
Filed: 1998-09-01
Abstract: A toilet seat lift mechanism (10) where a means is supplied to delay the rising of the seat from its lowered position when the load is removed. The seat (14) is lifted by the action of spring (28). Once the seat has been lowered from its upright position it will remain there due to either a latch (formed by 25 and 26) which is released when a load is applied or suction cups (85 in figure 5). The lifting motion of the seat may be controlled by a damper (30).
Patent GB-2342013-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexing digital signals
Inventor: EASTTY PETER CHARLES
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 1998-09-23
Abstract: Data transmission apparatus for multiplexing one or more channel data streams of equal, predetermined, data rate into a transmission data stream comprises: means for generating a control data stream of the same data rate as the channel data rate, in which first periodically repeating portions of the control data stream provide a synchronisation signal and second periodically repeating portions of the control data stream provide identification data specifying information about the channel data streams with reference to a predetermined ordering of the channel data streams; and means for multiplexing the control data stream with the one or more channel data streams in a cyclic pattern of equally-sized data portions so that a data portion from the control data stream is followed by data portions from each of the channel data streams according to the predetermined ordering of channel data streams.
Patent GB-2343382-A (GB)
Title: Randomly opening receptacle
Inventor: SWAILE EDMUND NEIL
IPC: A63F7/02
Filed: 1998-11-09
Abstract: A receptacle comprises a hollow base, a hinged hollow lid and a catch 7 to hold the lid shut, the release mechanism for the catch comprising a plurality of tubular openings 5 leading into the interior of the receptacle and a trigger mechanism 6 which will release the catch, the trigger mechanism being randomly movable so that it can lie directly under each tubular opening, the arrangement being such that a ball when introduced through a tubular opening will either strike the trigger, thus allowing the receptacle to open, or pass into the interior of the receptacle.
Patent GB-2332482-A (GB)
Title: Pump for conveying a medium
Inventor: NGUYEN VAN DOAN
IPC: F04C15/00
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a pump for conveying a medium, especially hydraulic oil, comprising a flow regulating-valve which influences the flow of the medium being conveyed by the pump, and a flow channel which can be opened by said valve. The inventive pump is characterised in that a flow-dividing element (17) is provided for dividing the stream entering the flow channel (7). Said flow-dividing element (17) extends into the flow channel (7) and is located at a distance (a) from the muzzle (9) of said flow channel, said muzzle facing towards the flow regulating-valve.
Patent GB-2335803-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic welding
Inventor: TANIKAWA SATOSHI
IPC: B23K20/10
Filed: 1999-03-22
Abstract: To join a wire 2 to the braid of a coaxial cable 1, the wires are first crossed, and resin chips 15 and 16 placed above and below. A low melting point welding material 17, eg solder, is placed either between or next to the wires. The structure is then subjected to ultrasonic oscillations, which melt the insulation between the wires, melt the material 17 to connect the wires and weld the resin chips together to insulate the connection.
Patent GB-2348567-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer management
Inventor: ROPER GEOFFREY HUGH
IPC: H04Q7/22
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: The data transfer management system comprises a request handler for receiving a request from a caller device for a transfer of a plurality of blocks of data to a recipient device via the telecommunications network, and a network capacity indicator for receiving an indication of available network capacity. Further, buffering means is arranged to determine, having regard to said network capacity indication, when to retrieve from the caller device each block of data, the buffering means being arranged to cause each retrieved block of data to be stored in a storage device. Transfer means is arranged to indicate to the recipient device that the data transfer management system has data for the recipient device, and to determine, having regard to the network capacity indication, when to transmit each block of data from the storage device to the recipient device. By this approach, the plurality of blocks of data are transferred from the caller device to the recipient device via the telecommunications network under control of the data transfer management system having regard to available network capacity.
Patent GB-2348590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to portable tilling machines
Inventor: WILCOCKS DOUGLAS ALBERT
IPC: A01B1/06
Filed: 1999-04-06
Abstract: The invention relates to portable tilling machines of the type comprising a pair of tines, carried by contra-rotating parallel shafts, driven, through suitable gearing, by a motor. The object of this invention is to provide an improved means whereby damage may be eliminated or minimised by allowing angular deflection of the tine shaft in any plane in the event of the tine encountering an obstruction. This is effected by the incorporation of tine shafts manufactured from spring steel, carbon fibre, or some similarly flexible material <B>2</B>, in place of the original rigid shaft mounted in a flexible bush. Corresponding angular deflection of the tine shaft shroud is achieved through a deformable flanged collar <B>3</B>, interposed between the shroud and lower gear-case, in place of the original spring-loaded convex collar and seating. Means (10, 11, 12) are also provided whereby the gear-train may be locked to facilitate the removal of tines.
Patent GB-2354316-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet for units which dissipate heat
Inventor: BESTWICK GRAHAM SPENCER
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1999-09-14
Abstract: A cabinet 2 is disclosed for a plurality of units 6 which dissipate heat. The cabinet 2 has a plenum chamber 12, a rack 4 for mounting the units 6 allowing passages for cooling air past the units, and a plurality of fan units 14 for propelling air to flow in a forward direction from outside the cabinet 2 through the passages into the plenum chamber 12 and through an exhaust 20 from the plenum chamber. The fan units each have a flap valve 32 arranged to prevent air flow in a reverse direction. If one of the fan units fails, the flap valve prevents air circulating through the failed fan unit, so that the surviving fan unit continues to draw cooling air over the electronic units. The fan units 14 may each have a backwardly curved impeller.