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Patent GB-2270022-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel brace and method of use.
Inventor: ROBINSON PATRICK JAMES
IPC: B60B29/00
Filed: 1992-08-25
Abstract: The motive power of the vehicle is used in order to provide sufficient torque to undo the wheel nut 14. The wheel brace includes a lever 22, which may be telescopic, for providing the torque to the nut, gripping means eg socket 16 for attachment of the lever 22 to the wheel nut 14, and a locating means eg roller 24 for contacting the road 30 upon which the vehicle is driven. Alternatively, the locating means may be attached to a point, eg the jacking point, on the vehicle itself. The wheel is rotated by propelling the vehicle along the road, and the wheel nut is constrained from rotational motion but not constrained from motion perpendicular or parallel to the road surface. The roller 24 may run in a track placed on the ground (Figure 2). All the nuts may be undone together by means of a central driving cog and a number of driven cogs. An audible warning may be given when the wheel nut has been loosened. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270736-A (GB)
Title: Spool valve
Inventor: BAXTER MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: F15B11/024
Filed: 1992-09-16
Abstract: A spool valve comprises a housing 1 having flow paths defined therein communicating with work ports A, B, pressure source P and a drain. A spool 2 is movable in the housing to control fluid flow through the work ports. Load motion control valve devices 3, 4 associated with the work ports are biassed closed by springs, but can be opened to relieve excess pressure in the load cylinder 6. When the spool 2 is moved from its neutral position (figs 2 and 3, not shown), pressure fluid is supplied to one of the work ports A, B, and to the control valve associated with the other work port, to open it and allow flow from the load cylinder to the drain. Both control devices remain closed during regenerative flow (fig 4, not shown). The flow path for regenerative flow may be formed by recesses and flats on the surface of the spool, or by a passage inside the spool controlled by a further valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271246-A (GB)
Title: Sectorized cellular radio base station antenna
Inventor: DUMBRILL MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 1992-10-03
Abstract: A sectorized cellular radio base station antenna is provided comprising: a plurality (e.g. six) of angularly separated directional transmit antennas (11), each transmit antenna having a central access of transmission, for serving mobile units located in sectors centred on the axis of transmission of the transmit antennas; a plurality (e.g. six) of angularly separated directional receive antennas (30), each having a central axis of reception; and diversity combining means for combining signals from adjacent receive antennas. The central axis of the receiving antennas are at an angular offset to the central axis of the transmit antennas and, for a mobile in a given sector served by a given transmit antenna, the diversity combining means are arranged to combine the signals from the two receive antennas the axes of which lie on either side of that transmit antenna axis. <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261074-A (GB)
Title: Two-phase flow measurement
Inventor: SPROSTON JOHN LESLIE
IPC: G01F25/00
Filed: 1992-12-23
Abstract: A method of measuring the flow rate of a liquid in a two-phase fluid and of determining the void fraction of a gaseous content of the fluid uses a turbine flow meter (16) which has been calibrated in terms of liquid flow rate against rotor frequency and of void fraction against a turbulence parameter derived from the average rotor frequency and the root mean square of the inverse of the rotor frequency by multiplication thereof.
Patent GB-2270355-A (GB)
Title: Braking systems
Inventor: BROOME WILLIAM SIDNEY
IPC: B60T8/32
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: A braking system for a vehicle e.g. a trailer, comprises transducer means 23 capable of responding to a fluid pressure brake demand signal on line 12 to provide an electrical brake demand signal on line 24; electronic control means 22 responsive to an electrical brake demand signal; and brake valve means 19 responsive to a brake operating signal supplied to the brake valve means by the electronic control means; the brake valve means being arranged to supply fluid from a source 17 thereof to at least one actuator 29 for brake application under a pressure (herein termed the brake pressure) determined in accordance with said brake operating signal. An electrical brake demand signal may be transmitted via line 45 directly from a tractor to the electronic control means 22, and the control means may receive electrical signals from a load sensor 26 and (for ABS) from a wheel speed sensor 8. Failure of the electrical supply will result in full - power brake application, and failure of the fluid supply, as detected by pressure switch 20, will result in stepwise brake application. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279758-A (GB)
Title: Pressure testing device
Inventor: CORRY KEVIN ARNOLD
IPC: G01M3/32
Filed: 1994-07-05
Abstract: A pressure testing device has a bladder 28 with a passage 29 extending therethrough. The bladder may be inflated to lock it within an opening 35 in an object e.g. a radiator of a cooling system to be pressure tested and once inflated air may be passed through the passage to pressurize the object being tested. Valve 15 directs air from pump 11 to bladder 28 or to tube 26. The airlines 20, 21 may be provided with one-way valves 23, 24, which can be manually operated to exhaust air from the bladder and the object. Faults in the system can be determined by taking readings from pressure gauge 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282054-A (GB)
Title: A disposable panty
Inventor: VAN GOMPEL PAUL THEODORE
IPC: A61F13/472
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: A disposable panty (12) for holding a primary sanitary pad includes an absorbent barrier composite (46) positioned in the crotch area (18). The composite comprises a secondary absorbent pad which extends into the front and back body portions (14, 15) of the panty (12) and over the leg elastics (32, 34) to trap pad leakage inside the panty (12) and prevent liquid strike through onto outer clothing and bed linen. The panty (12) may have elasticized (32, 34, 22) leg and waist openings and be stretchable about the hip and stomach regions of a user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294430-A (GB)
Title: Device for securing a collision guard to a vessel
Inventor: GOLDMAN JEROME L
IPC: B63B59/02
Filed: 1994-11-18
Abstract: A device for securing a collision guard to a side of a vessel comprises a vertically oriented post 52 fixedly attached to and extending upwardly from the collision guard having an upper part which is received in a gap formed between a pair of vertically spaced-apart horizontally extending retainer plates 84, 86. An enclosure formed between the retainer plates surrounds the posts on those sides which do not face the hull of the vessel. Adjustable screw jacks 110 extend through the openings formed in the enclosure side walls to selectively adjustably contact the side walls of the post to thereby secure the retainer plates to the post. An attachment bolster 70 mounted on a top deck of the vessel allows fixed attachment of the retainer plates to the vessel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285344-A (GB)
Title: Support system for data transmission lines
Inventor: RINDERER ERIC R
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1994-12-29
Abstract: A support system for data transmission lines C includes a rail 3 formed as a plurality of separate sections 5 and splices or joints 7 for connecting the sections. In one embodiment, a plurality of supports 11/35 extend down from one or more sections, each support has a series of arms 37 which cooperate with the arms of the other supports for supporting a series of horizontal runs of transmission lines at different elevations. The supports 35 may have arms extending from one side only (Figure 4) or four sides (Figure 5). Details of the joint 7 for joining up to six rails 3 either rigidly or pivotally, are disclosed (Figures 7 to 16, 22 and 23). A support system comprising rails (183, Figures 17 to 19) with rungs (181) extending directly from the rails is disclosed. Also disclosed is a support system comprising a vertical wall (253 Figures 24 to 27) made in sections and having horizontally extending trays (255), the walls being secured together by joints (277 Figure 28) and suspended by hangers (259). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285546-A (GB)
Title: Power supplies for telecommunication transmission systems
Inventor: BARKER ANDREW JAMES
IPC: H02J1/10
Filed: 1995-01-04
Abstract: In a telecommunication transmission system incorporating an ADMX and comprising a plurality of cards or groups of cards supplied with power from a plurality of power supply units, the arrangement is such that each card or group of cards shares its power supply from a given power supply unit with another card or group of cards to be supplied by that power supply unit. As shown groups 1 - 3 of circuit cards are supplied from three power supply units 4 - 6 via power rails 7 - 9, each card group sharing two power units with other groups. The arrangement is stated to need less rack space while providing power failure protection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287717-A (GB)
Title: Palladium-gold alloy electroplating compositions
Inventor: MOON SUNG SOO
IPC: C25D3/50
Filed: 1995-01-18
Abstract: A palladium alloy plating composition comprising 4 to 20g/l of palladium ion, 0.3 to 2.0g/l of gold ion, 5 to 100g/l of a conductive salt and 0.5 to 20g/l of a complexing agent, and optionally 0.3 to 5g/l of another alloying metal ion eg. Ni, Co, Cu, Sn, Se, W, Mo, Ti provides a plating with an excellent solderability and flexibility onto a substrate eg. lead frames, pcb's, connectors by an electro plating method.
Patent GB-2297280-A (GB)
Title: Transportable solids digestion vessel for coupling to a fluids digestion vessel and an anaerobic method of treating solid waste
Inventor: REYNELL CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: C12M1/107
Filed: 1995-01-27
Abstract: A process for digesting solid waste material comprises collecting the waste from a first location and transporting it to a second location where a fluids digestion vessel is located. At least some of the fluid fraction from the fluids digestion vessel is fed to the solids digestion vessel so that anaerobic digestion of the solid waste occurs in the solids digestion vessel. At least some of the digested solids waste is recovered, and the solids digestion vessel is preferably returned whence it came. The invention also provides apparatus for use in process.
Patent GB-2298782-A (GB)
Title: Folding Table
Inventor: BUCKETT GARY
IPC: A47B3/083
Filed: 1995-03-13
Abstract: A folding table has a top which folds in half. Attached to the underside of the top is an arrangement of folding legs which fold flat so as to allow the top to fold. When erect the arrangment of legs form two rigid crossmembers which support the top. When folded the top forms a shallow box which encloses the folded legs.
Patent GB-2290562-A (GB)
Title: Flame-retardant treatment of fabrics
Inventor: LEI XIAO PING
IPC: D06M15/673
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: In the flame-retardant treatment of fabrics, there is provided a means for increased "loading" of phosphorus compounds (up to 25% moisture is retained after impregnation and drying of the fabric). This in turn enables a phosphonium compound "add-on" of 50% to 73% (relative to the weight of the fabric) and gives a correspondingly higher degree of flame-retardant properties.
Patent GB-2290650-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle registration plate
Inventor: PAWSON IAN KARL
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 1995-06-12
Abstract: A vehicle registration plate having a substantially wholly curved periphery and characters comprising strokes, the majority of which are curved. The plate may be curved, and the characters may be proud of, or recessed into the plate. The periphery of the plate may be bevelled, curved or rounded in cross-section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292708-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of duckbill valves
Inventor: SILLINCE MARK ERICH
IPC: B26F1/26
Filed: 1995-08-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacture of duckbill valves (1) in which the opposed lips of the valve (1) are split by applying a high fluid pressure inside the valve (1). This pressure causes the valve to balloon and burst. Preferably, the valve (1) is supported over all of its outer surface except the end (6) to be split by a die (5, 10). The system is particularly suited to duckbill valves made of thermoplastic elastomer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292229-A (GB)
Title: Branched optical waveguide component containing reflecting elements
Inventor: OHYAMA ISAO
IPC: H04B10/071
Filed: 1995-08-14
Abstract: An optical waveguide component G3 comprises a main waveguide 3a through which signal light and regenerating light propagate, a branch waveguide 3b, a filter element 5 for reflecting the regenerating light to the branch waveguide 3b, and a plurality of reflecting elements R1 - R8, each having two reflecting surfaces S1, S2. One reflecting surface S1 reflects the regenerating light back to the filter element 5 and along the main waveguide 3a, whilst the other surface S2 reflects the regenerating light in a direction which deviates from the light axis of the branch waveguide 3b. The elements R1 - R8 may also or alternatively be spaced from one another at different intervals. The reflected regenerating light may be processed to identify the arrangement of the reflecting elements R1 - R8, and so to identify that the path to that element is not faulty. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304541-A (GB)
Title: A baking mould in kit form
Inventor: BUSSON PETER IVERSON
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 1995-08-26
Abstract: A baking kit comprises a number of releasably interconnectable panels 1 of different shapes and/or sizes which can be combined into various loops of different shaped baking moulds. Each panel 1 is provided with projections 4 which can be interdigitated with the projections 4 on the adjacent panels 1. The projections 4 have a hollow core 3, 5 whereby a pin 6 can be inserted through the cores to lock the panels 1 together and withdrawn to release the panels 1. The panels 1 can be rectangular, curved or V-shaped. The panels are formed from stainless steel or tin and are coated with a non-stick plastic product.
Patent GB-2306003-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating level detector for solids
Inventor: CHEREK BOGDAN
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 1995-10-02
Abstract: A vibrating probe for detecting a threshold level of solids within a vessel consists of an ultrasonic acoustic transducer assembly P having a resonant frequency, the assembly being supported within the vessel and including a coupling member 5 to couple the transducer acoustically to the solids at the threshold level, a transmitter (20) for generating repeated bursts of high-frequency electrical energy and applying them to the transducer, the bursts being of sufficient amplitude to render the assembly self cleaning of adherent solids, a circuit (32) for measuring the amplitude of ringing of the transducer after cessation of each burst, and a circuit (32, 38) for comparing the amplitude of such ringing at a predetermined interval after a burst with predetermined threshold level. Both the predetermined interval and the threshold level may be selectable.
Patent GB-2294693-A (GB)
Title: Cementig compositions and application thereof to cementing oil wells and the like
Inventor: BARET JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 1995-10-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a cementing composition and to the use of said composition in cementing wells for oil, gas, water, geothermal purposes, and the like. The composition comprises a liquid phase containing a binder which, after polymerization, is suitable for maintaining cohesion between solid particles, and a solid phase that is constituted by particulate additives that are insoluble in said liquid phase. There are at least two such additives, and relative to one another they present grain size distributions that are disjoint, with the choice of proportions for the solid materials relative to the liquid and relative to one another being such that the resulting mixture is put into conditions of hindered settling and has a PVF close to the maximum possible PVF. The composition may comprise monomers and cross-linking agents. The polymerisation may be initiated by irradiation.
Patent GB-2294715-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drill bit
Inventor: TIBBITTS GORDON A
IPC: E21B10/66
Filed: 1995-11-02
Abstract: A rotary bit for drilling subterranean formations includes a separately-fabricated bit body 12 and cutter support structures 14, the latter of which may be designed as blades, ribs, pads or otherwise depending upon the bit style. The body has radial slots in which the cutter support structures are slidably mounted and secured together. Separate fabrication of the cutter support structures permits more precise cutter positioning as well as orientation, and promotes the use of stronger and more diverse cutter affixation means. The cutter support structures 14 are radially movable with respect to the bit body, so as to provide the ability to easily remove the bit from non-vertical or curved holes. The cutter may be a roller cone cutter 500. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292914-A (GB)
Title: Moulded fibre glass lining panels for a van goods compartment.
Inventor: BEVAN PHILLIP GERALD
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 1995-11-20
Abstract: A method of lining a van having a goods carrying space defined by a metal framework to which is welded a metal skin. The van interior is at least in part lined with moulded fibre glass panels 10 which fit in place by means of push-fit plugs engaging in holes existing in the metal framework, the panels being spaced from the metal skin in the areas between the parts of the metal framework. There may be apertures for windows, non slip regions 14 may be provided on the floor and a further wall may divide the driver and goods compartments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-955053-A (GB)
Abstract: 955,053. Fluid-pressure servomotor systems. K. T. KALLE. Oct. 15,1962, No. 38950/62. Heading G3P. A regulator for a physical condition such as temperature, pressure or, as shown, liquid level comprises a valve 20 controlling an air inlet to a liquid pump 17 and actuated through a lever 23 by a diaphragm 25 subject to a gas pressure determined by the liquid level in a tank 3 having an outlet 7. The level is maintained by adjustment of a weighted inlet valve 5 by a servopiston 14 the posi tion of which in a cylinder 15 is determined by the proportion of air mixed with the liquid delivered by the pump 17, the outlet from which has a restricted escape passage 22. The invention is concerned with feedback mechanism for providing proportional, integral and differential control and comprising, in the embodiment shown, a piston 43 connected by a spring 45 and lever 48 with the servopiston and a piston 38 connected'by a spring 40 with the lever 23. The cylinders containing the pistons 43, 38 are submerged in a liquid reservoir and interconnected with each other by an adjustable valve 30 and with the reservoir by an adjustable valve 31. The cylinders may be movable instead of the pistons. In a modification, the pump housing instead of having a single liquid inlet combined with the air inlet, has a liquid inlet to the periphery of each gear-wheel spaced at least two gear pitches from the central air inlet and at least two gear pitches from the outlet. Also,the valve 20 is actuated by a bimetal strip of which one portion is heated by an electrical winding in a circuit governed by the condition to be controlled and another portion is heated from a manually adjustable circuit, and the feedback connection to the valve 20 acts on the anchorage of the bimetal strip. Instead of using pistons and cylinders the feedback mechanism utilizes flexible bellows.
Patent GB-2305264-A (GB)
Title: Programmable lamp controller which tracks sunrise and sunset times
Inventor: NOONE SEAN
IPC: G04G15/00
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: A lamp control unit 1 tracks daylight to control lamp switches without need for an ambient light sensor. A mode key 5 allows a user to successively move a display 4 through modes in a cyclic pattern. In each mode, the user changes mode parameter values in cyclic patterns by successively pressing a set key 6. A backup battery and controller low-power operation allow factory preprogramming and mains failure tolerance. A high-frequency clock circuit is used when mains is present, a low frequency circuit when backup power is being used. Lamp switching is by a relay-assisted triac circuit, preferably incorporating an optical isolator.
Patent GB-2307477-A (GB)
Title: Materials and methods relating to the identification and sequencing of the BRCA2 cancer susceptibility gene and uses thereof
Inventor: FUTREAL PHILLIP ANDREW
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 1996-11-25
Abstract: The identification and sequencing of the BRCA2 gene is disclosed as well as the amino acid sequence of the corresponding BRCA2 polypeptides. BRCA2 alleles including those with mutations in the BRCA2 gene which are associated with a predisposition to develop cancer, especially breast and ovarian cancer are also disclosed. The present invention further relates to polypeptides encoded by the above nucleic acid. The present invention further relates to uses of such BRCA2 nucleic acid and BRCA2 polypeptides in particular in the diagnostic, prognostic or therapeutic treatment of cancer.
Patent GB-2305623-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: KILSTROM LARS GUNNAR
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: An adaptor for a vacuum cleaner having a vacuum source (21) and an inlet tube (18) communicating with a nozzle opening (11) and ending in a chamber (15) which has an opening closed by a cover (17). A dust container (16) is normally placed in the chamber and is connected to the inlet tube. The adaptor is a separate unit (26) which, when the dust container (16) and cover (17) have been removed, can be fixed to the vacuum cleaner. The adaptor includes a cyclone separator having an inlet side which is connected to the inlet tube (18) and an outlet side communicating with the inlet side of the vacuum source (21).
Patent GB-2308458-A (GB)
Title: Method for the manufacture of a short-circuit free actuated mirror array
Inventor: NAM YUN-WOO
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 1996-12-19
Abstract: The method includes the steps of: providing an active matrix having an array of connecting terminals; forming a contact member on top of each of the connecting terminals; forming a thin film sacrificial layer on top of the active matrix; forming an array of actuating structures on top of the thin film sacrificial layer, wherein each of the actuating structures has a first thin film electrode, a thin film electrodisplacive member, a second thin film electrode and an elastic member having a contact hole; and removing the thin film sacrificial layer, thereby forming the array of thin film actuated mirrors. Since the contact member formed on top of the connecting terminal reduce the depth of the contact hole, cracks may not form on the thin film electrodisplacive member during the heat treatment thereof, thereby preventing the thin film electrodes in each of the actuating structures from coming into an electrical contact with each other, which, in turn, prevents a short-circuit therebetween.
Patent GB-2323559-A (GB)
Title: End cap mounting assembly for photoreceptor drum
Inventor: LOGTENS JO
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1997-03-22
Abstract: An end cap mounting assembly suitable for glueless mounting in a cylindrical photoreceptor drum (50) comprises an end cap (20) which is provided with a resiliently deformable sleeve portion (22) having inner and outer surfaces; and an insertion piece (30). On mounting, the insertion piece (30) contacts the inner surface of said sleeve portion (22) thereby urging the outer surface of the sleeve portion (22) against an inner surface (52) of the photoreceptor drum (50). Preferably, a rubber band (40) is fitted round the sleeve (22) to increase frictional contact with the drum (50) and the insert (30) is tapered at end (32) which is inserted into sleeve (22) and both insert (30) and sleeve (22) have apertures (34, 26) to receive a shaft so the drum can be rotated.