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Patent GB-2239767-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling incoming calls on a telecopier
Inventor: CHARBONNIER PHILIPPE
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 1990-11-06
Abstract: The invention relates to the control of telephone and telecopy calls coming in on a conventional telecopier 1. When an incoming call arrives at the telecopier, the telecopier takes the telephone line 2 to which it is connected and the call is identified by a module 8 which may eg. recognise speech, 1100Hz or the telecopier protocols. If it is a telecopy call, the telecopy function is put into operation. If it is a telephone call, a loudspeaker 10 is actuated in order to alert an operator. The operator actuates a key 9 for telephone recovery between pages, which puts the telephone set 3, which is associated with the telecopier, on line and stops the loudspeaker 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254595-A (GB)
Title: Box emptying machine
Inventor: RODGER-BROWN DONALD
IPC: B65G65/23
Filed: 1991-03-05
Abstract: In a box emptying machine, a box emptying mechanism 12 includes two supports 36, 38 which are swung into position to support a box A by extending a ram 44. Ram 22 is then extended to pivot the box about pivot 15 to empty the box. A conventional lid mechanism 24 closes the box and releases the crop onto a conveyor 52. When the box is emptied it is returned to the horizontal position and ram 44 is retracted to swing the supports 36, 38 out from underneath the box, to the positions 36', 38'. The box is lowered onto a platform 50 which is then lowered to move the box clear of the emptying mechanism. The supports 36, 38 are swung back into place ready to receive a full box. The mechanism can operate again as soon as a full box is in position, the empty box having been moved clear by the lowering of the platform 50. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254285-A (GB)
Title: Heat sealing carton blanks
Inventor: MOSSE RICHARD WOLFGANG EMIL
IPC: B31B50/64
Filed: 1991-03-25
Abstract: A heater used in carton packing machinery comprises a nozzle 10 having at least one gas outlet jet 16, 18 which directs heated gas obliquely on to portions of carton material intended to be sealed together, thereby increasing the precision of the heat-sealing. Preferably the nozzle 10 comprises sides 20, 22, 24, 26 in which a plurality of outlet jets 16, 18 are located. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245797-A (GB)
Title: Reducing television bandwidth by data compression
Inventor: FENNING KENNETH JAMES
IPC: H04N21/2365
Filed: 1991-05-28
Abstract: Data compression techniques utilizing similarities between successive television frames or fields are applied to one or more digital television or video signals to produce one signal with reduced bandwidth for broadcast transmission. The techniques rely on receiver end equipment retaining details of the preceding frame or field. The techniques may utilize non-randomness within individual television frames or fields, may rely on receiver end equipment retaining information about preceding parts of the frame or field being processed and other transmitted data, and may use data built into equipment. Data sufficient to generate a frame or field without reference to preceding data is transmitted sufficiently frequently for viewing to commence with minimal delay. Data scheduling improves bandwidth consistency. Receiver end equipment processes the transmitted signal to reproduce a full television signal. Processing is fast enough for viewing of broadcast television signals. The receiver includes three frame stores 16-18 and reference data stores 20, 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258184-A (GB)
Title: Splitting tool
Inventor: MCCUTCHAN DUNCAN BENEDICT
IPC: B28D1/26
Filed: 1991-07-27
Abstract: A splitting tool comprises a channel-shaped member (2) having a base (4) and two side walls (6) and defining a channel for receiving a block of material to be cut, each side wall (6) of the member (2) being provided with a cutting blade (11, 12) projecting inwardly of the channel and being oriented to score side walls (6) of the block, and the said base (4) being provided with a splitting blade (10). In a preferred embodiment, (Figs. 9-11) one side wall may be moved relative to the other, so that the width of the channel may be adjusted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258559-A (GB)
Title: Pathlength control assembly for ring laser gyroscopes
Inventor: FARAHANI SHAHROKH R
IPC: G01C19/66
Filed: 1991-08-08
Abstract: The assembly comprises a mirror (84) coupled to a mirror housing (86) including a mirror post (75), the mirror being mounted on (or being an integral part of) an axially deflectable membrane (82) of the housing. A pair of piezoelectric transducers (78, 80) is responsive to an electronic input signal is mounted to a backing plate (76). The transducers sandwich the backing plate and deform the backing plate to drive the mirror post to axially deflect said membrane. In this manner, the backing plate serves a dual function to both support the piezoelectric transducers and drive the mirror post. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260025-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated membrane switch
Inventor: MIDORIKAWA TUTOMU
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 1991-09-25
Abstract: An illuminated membrane switch includes a display sheet 10; an upper sheet 14 located below the display sheet 10 and having upper contacts 12 on the back side; spring members 16 in a semicircular or other desired form located just above the upper contacts 12 on the upper sheet 14; an array of electroluminescent elements 20 located between the display sheet 10 and the upper sheet 14 except in the locations receiving the spring members 16 and sealingly enclosed in a protecting sheet 18; a lower sheet 24 located below the upper sheet 14 and having lower contacts 22 provided on the upper side in face-to-face relation to the upper contacts 12 and a spacer 28 interposed between the upper sheet 14 and the lower sheet 24 and having a number of through-holes in which the contacts 12, 22 can engage with or disengage from each other. Push buttons may be located between the display sheet 10 and the spring members 16 and a metal film for electromagnetic shielding may be applied to the lower side of the lower sheet 24. The switch enables letters, etc. on the display sheet 10 to be visually read even in the dark, and enables a correct response to be fed back to the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251781-A (GB)
Title: A rubbish bin provided with a deodorising apparatus
Inventor: MOWBRAY GEORGE MICHAEL
IPC: B65F7/00
Filed: 1991-12-30
Abstract: A rubbish bin (62) has a lid (60) movable between an open position enabling rubbish to be deposited in the bin and a closed position. A container (106) and an associated dispensing device (101) are both carried by the lid (60). A material to be discharged into the rubbish in the bin (62) is stored in the container (106) The dispensing device (101) is arranged such that, when the lid (60) is moved towards its open position, the dispensing device (101) will be charged with a small amount of the material through the open connection (107). When the lid (60) is moved towards its closed position, the material in the dispensing device (101) will be discharged into the rubbish bin (62) through orifice (108) as shown by arrow (Q), but the position of the open connection (107) prevents any further material being charged into the dispensing device (101) until the lid (60) is returned to its open position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252618-A (GB)
Title: Igniting a gas burner of a simmering and cooking equipment
Inventor: CRAMER WILHELM
IPC: F24C3/10
Filed: 1992-01-17
Abstract: An incandescent igniter (7) adjacent outlets (6) of a gas burner (1) is energised by an ignition switch (13) actuated by axial movement of a nut on a regulating shaft (14) of a gas regulator (4) and is thus switched on by an opening movement of the gas regulator (4) and switched off by a closing movement of the gas regulator (4). Alternatively the switch (13) is operated by an eccentric formation on the regulator shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256136-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparation of an oil in water emulsion of a drug
Inventor: DAVIS STANLEY STEWART
IPC: A61K9/107
Filed: 1992-02-13
Abstract: A process for preparing an oil-in-water emulsion of a drug which is poorly soluble in water wherein the drug (e.g. amphotericin B) is dissolved in a solution of high or low pH prior to the formation of the drug emulsion. The solution of high pH is preferably a 0.5 M solution of sodium hydroxide and/or potassium hydroxide and the solution of low pH is preferably a 0.5 M solution of hydrochloric acid. The process comprises the steps of (a) dissolving the drug in a solution of high or low pH, (b) adding the resuting solution to a pre-formed emulsion, (c) adding to the emulsion an amount of an acid, base or buffer appropriate to neutralise at least substantially the product of step (b), and (d) where an acid or base is added in step (c), optionally adding sufficient buffer to adjust the pH of the product of step (c) to a desired value. A drug emulsion made by the process is also provided, in which the drug is primarily associated with the oil droplets.
Patent GB-2266815-A (GB)
Title: A rotatable fuse holder.
Inventor: THOMAS TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: H01H85/54
Filed: 1992-05-01
Abstract: A fuse holder includes a fuse (2) which is removably mounted in a container (4) which in turn is rotatably mounted in a socket (6), whereby the container is rotatable from a position (L) in which the fuse engages electrical contacts (26, 28) to a position (U) where the fuse can be removed from the holder. The container is preferably rotated by a worm (18) and pinion (16) attached to or part of the container 4, eg. a shaft (10) mounted at one end in a bearing recess. With fuse socket axis 22 radially offset from the axis of rotation 24 of container 4, the latter is rotated through 180 DEG  as it is lifted from the lower to the upper position, whereby the contacts 26, 28 may be shielded from the opening through which the fuse is removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260749-A (GB)
Title: Packet banding device
Inventor: FRABETTI FABIO
IPC: B65C9/34
Filed: 1992-10-06
Abstract: A device (1; 49) for applying adhesive bands (2) such as inland revenue or advertising strips to packets (4), comprises an annular conveyor (16) which feeds the bands (2) along a path (19) having a first portion (23) extending along a portion of the path along which the packets (4) are supplied, a second portion (25) extending between the output of the first portion (23) and a loading station (17) where the bands (2) are loaded on to the conveyor (16), and a third portion (27) extending between the loading station (17) and the input of the first portion (23) and past a gumming device (29); the conveyor (16) being a suction conveyor having at least a first suction chamber (36) wherein a selective vacuum is formed and extending along the first (23) and second (25) portions of the band path (19), and a second suction chamber (37) wherein a constant vacuum is maintained and extending along the third portion (27) of the band path (19). The bands (2) may be flexible as shown or rigid (Figure 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275413-A (GB)
Title: "Methods and apparatus for making a garment incorporating a waistband"
Inventor: SHARMA SNR PAUL
IPC: A41H43/04
Filed: 1993-03-30
Abstract: Before assembly to the garment, the waistband 15 is made by feeding discreet lengths of waistband material 22 onto a sheet of backing material 10 and securing the two materials together, as by adhesive thermally set by oven 23, to form a composite. Thereafter the composite is provided with a seamed edge 16 at sewing station 24, is folded at station 25, pressed at station 26 and cut into a number of separate waistbands at station 27. The waistband is then provided with hidden seams at its ends and finally is sewn to a garment with the appropriate edge of the garment aligned with guide line 11. A suitable folding guide is described with reference to Figs, 7 to 15 (not shown). A zip may be sewn to the garment by the use of zip sewing guides described with reference to Figs. 16 to 23 (not shown). The oven 23 is described in greater detail with reference to Fig. 6 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266775-A (GB)
Title: MRI surface pick-up coil with reduced off-axis sensitivity
Inventor: YOUNG IAN ROBERT
IPC: G01R33/341
Filed: 1993-04-26
Abstract: An RF signal detector for magnetic resonance apparatus comprises a planar coil and an annular magnetic flux rejecting arrangement disposed coaxially on one side of the planar coil to reduce the sensitivity of the planar coil to signals from sources remote from its axis. The flux reducing arrangement may comprise an annular superconducting member 35 disposed between the planar coil 25 and the body 31 or an arrangement of coils 43, 45, 47, 49 which conform to a tubular surface coaxial with the planar coil 37, which coils are connected in series with the planar coil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267084-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogen cyanide removal
Inventor: TWIGG MARTYN VINCENT
IPC: B01D53/54
Filed: 1993-05-05
Abstract: Low temperature HGN removal from gases or non-aqueous liquids using a bed of oxidic material, particularly zinc oxide, copper oxide or calcined sodium aluminate. The process may be operated at a temperature of below 140 DEG C.
Patent GB-2277763-A (GB)
Title: Supporting frame for a sign
Inventor: BENNETT ROBERT NEIL
IPC: B60Q7/00
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A frame for supporting a sign, the frame comprising three hoops 2, 3, 4 which are interconnectable in such a way as to form a three-sided figure with one side 3 forming a base and at least one of the other sides forming a mounting for the sign 8. The hoops are suitably of different diameters so that on collapse, the hoops nest within one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268084-A (GB)
Title: Game
Inventor: COLE ANNE SIMCOE
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1993-06-11
Abstract: The invention provides a board 1, a plurality of latitudinal and longitudinal grooves or lines on the board to form a plurality of equal size squares, a plurality of pieces, optionally of different shapes, adapted to be placed and fit in the grooves or along the lines along the sides of the squares between corners of the squares. The surface of the board may carry game instructions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268000-A (GB)
Title: Circuit board for mounting a band-pass filter
Inventor: SONE TOMOSHI
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 1993-06-18
Abstract: The circuit board 20A includes an elongate through hole 40 formed through the ground surface of the circuit board for shielding the input and output terminals 14, 16 of a band-pass filter from each other. The through hole eliminates unexpected coupling between the input and output terminals within the circuit board. Solder 28 which flows into the through hole allows the casing of the filter to closely contact the ground surface of the circuit board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269581-A (GB)
Title: Selecting web paths in multiple web feed apparatus.
Inventor: HAJEK JOSEF
IPC: B65H23/32
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: Turning bar pairs 4/5, 6/7, 8/9 at respective web feeding levels 3, 2, 1 can cooperate with webs fed generally perpendicularly to the plane of the figure, eg from printing and longitudinal cutting apparatus to folding apparatus. A web turned through a right angle by a first bar at a selected level can be withdrawn laterally to a vertically positionable roller 31, thence to a vertically positionable roller 35 for return to a different selected level and then onward to the folder. Alternatively, a web can be withdrawn from a selected level and, using a roller 32 cooperating with roller 31 or roller 36 cooperating with roller 35, returned to the same level where the second element of the turning bar pair will act to invert the web and return it towards the printing apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281016-A (GB)
Title: Microwave-assisted processing of materials
Inventor: WROE FIONA CATHERINE RUTH
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 1993-08-10
Abstract: There is provided a method of operating a microwave furnace (10) of the type comprising a microwave source (14), an enclosure for the confinement of microwaves and for containing an object to be heated (12), means (16) for coupling the microwave source (14) to the enclosure (12) and independently controllable radiant heating means (20) disposed in relation to the enclosure (12) to provide radiant heat within the enclosure, the method comprising the steps of energising the radiant heating means (20) so as to generate radiant heat substantially throughout the heating cycle of the furnace (10) and controlling the quantity of heat generated in the object by one or both of the microwaves and the radiant heat so as to provide a desired thermal profile in the object. The radiant heating element may be electric or fossil fuel and the furnace may be used with an inert, a reducing or an oxidising atmosphere. Sealing means for the radiant element are disclosed for preventing microwave leakage. A continuous process arrangement is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282428-A (GB)
Title: Wedging device
Inventor: BRYANT COLIN JOHN
IPC: E04G25/00
Filed: 1993-10-01
Abstract: A pair of wedges have interlocking faces providing a high wedging force, firm location and resistance to easing. One wedge 10 is designed to be static; held in position by means, for example, of a removable hinged tab 14, while the other wedge 12 is tapped home with light hammer blows until tight. The moving wedge 12 may be cut to length before tapping home, and the hinged tab 14 of the static wedge 10 may be removed after tightening is completed. The static wedge 10 contains a notch for the location of a bar 13 designed to restrict any subsequent mortar filling from being pushed right through the joint into any cavity beyond. Additional parallel packing pieces 15 may be incorporated to either side of the joint to reduce the gap to within the effective range of the size of wedges being used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283033-A (GB)
Title: Cleaner for linear ditches
Inventor: HARDY LOUIS
IPC: E02F5/28
Filed: 1993-10-22
Abstract: A cleaner for ditches comprises two disks 5, 5' mounted obliquely with respect to the vertical, such as to define between themselves an angular space corresponding to the V shaped profile of the ditch to be cleaned and comprising, at their periphery, a series of cutting knives extending radially towards the exterior, with which they set to work on the ditch to be cleaned. The discs are mounted via a rod and lack assembly so that the spacing between the discs can be varied without modifying their inclination with respect to the vertical. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290528-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser seal
Inventor: CARTER GARY STEPHEN
IPC: B67D3/02
Filed: 1994-05-21
Abstract: A dispenser seal 14, 15 having a novel shape to ensure leak free operation of a spirit dispenser. The seal 14, 15 having a domed construction 16 which naturally extends from a compressed condition as the measure is operated. Thus, possible leaking of the inlet or the outlet when the other is still open during the early stages of dispenser operation is removed. A detent portion 18 is provided to hold the seal in the shuttle body 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286269-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system and operating system
Inventor: HINSLEY CHRISTOPHER ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 1993-07-01
Abstract: A data processing system uses a plurality of individual code segments, forming unique and autonomous tools, which are bound into a complete executable process only at the time of loading or executing the process. This enables process code to be short and the required tools to be brought into and out of local memory only when required. The system may have an interconnected array of processor nodes and allocates processes in a parallel fashion between nodes automatically and transparently to the user, ensuring that the most efficient use is made of the processing power available. Tools are stored in a virtual code that enables portability between different hardware architectures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304221-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection apparatus
Inventor: BOUDRY JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 1995-08-04
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting interfacial leaks in secondary containment pipelines, particularly in fuel supply systems, comprises a container 12 which is in use connected to the lower end of an inclined secondary containment pipeline 6 by means of conduit such as a tube 16. The conduit communicates with the interslit space between the secondary containment pipeline 6 and the supply pipeline 3 which it surrounds, and in use directs liquid from that space into the container 12. The presence of liquid in the container can be sensed by detection means 18 which is operable to trigger an alarm 20. There is also provided a kit of parts for making such apparatus, and a fuel supply system in which a tank 1 is connected to a number of dispensing pumps 2 by corresponding inclined secondary pipelines, all of which are connected to a common container 12 of the detection apparatus via respective conduits.
Patent GB-2292123-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled waste bin handling system, involving a trailer
Inventor: EVANS GERAINT
IPC: B62K27/00
Filed: 1995-08-07
Abstract: The trailer 10 has a towing hitch 38 and a hook 40 which fits under the handle of the bin 12, fig. 1, so that the bin can be picked up and tilted backwards into a towing position, fig. 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306332-A (GB)
Title: A hypodermic syringe
Inventor: GEORGE RICHARD WARRINGTON
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 1995-10-28
Abstract: A hypodermic syringe comprises a syringe barrel 10 having a hollow tip 11 at one end, a needle 16 extending through an aperture 18 at the free end of the hollow tip, a plunger 12 reciprocatable within the syringe barrel, means 17 engageable with the plunger when the plunger is moved fully into the syringe barrel for withdrawing the needle into the syringe barrel when the plunger is drawn outwards and means 26 for preventing the needle re-extending through the aperture 18 when the plunger is again moved fully into the syringe barrel.
Patent GB-2307301-A (GB)
Title: Protective case for optical instruments
Inventor: GUNZI LAURENCE A
IPC: G02B23/16
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: A protective case 2 for optical instruments is described. The case comprises a transparent pouch 4 with a cut-out in the wall thereof, a lens 24 and an adaptor 22 for mounting the lens over the cut-out. The adaptor has a ring and a base with an aperture therein, the ring being securable to the base with the aperture aligned with the cut-out to clamp the portion of the wall around the cut-out therebetween in the plane of the wall. The adaptor may carry a lens cap 40 and the pouch may be formed as a bag with a closure 6. The case may be for a camera or video recorder and is for waterproofing.
Patent GB-2310778-A (GB)
Title: Telephone network signalling
Inventor: HOBBS CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM LEWI
IPC: H04Q1/442
Filed: 1996-02-28
Abstract: A telecommunications network comprises a switch 210 and a terminal 200 joined by a traffic channel. A part of the channel is provided by a digitally multiplexed link 310 which has a restricted bandwidth. Terminal 200 and switch 210 communicate using signaling messages which occupy a frequency band lying outside of that restricted bandwidth, such as an 8kHz carrier tone. Signaling converters 340, 350 receive the 8kHz signaling messages, convert the received messages to a different frequency band, such as FSK tones lying within the speech band, and re-transmit the converted signalling messages. The converters may buffer received messages and re-order them before re-transmission. The converters may also append flags to the beginning and end of speech-band signaling to differentiate signaling from speech or data on the channel.