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Patent GB-2259388-A (GB)
Title: Communications system
Inventor: LIBERMAN SALOMON
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 1991-09-07
Abstract: A communications system, such as a remote data acquisition and control system, comprises a central unit and a number of remote units divided into user groups. The central unit sends an outbound signalling word (OSW) including an address and, selectively, one or more qualifiers. Each remote unit is pre-programmed with a unique ID, comprising a base address and an offset, and one or more qualifiers applicable to that unit. Each remote unit of a user group is assigned the same base address. Each remote unit responds to the OSW if the address included in the OSW is its base address to compare a received qualifier with the one or more qualifiers of that unit and enable action on equality. Action is also enabled if both base and offset equal the pre-programmed values. The qualifiers can be changed locally or from the central unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259537-A (GB)
Title: Window installation
Inventor: WILLIAMS KENNETH
IPC: B61D25/00
Filed: 1991-09-10
Abstract: A window installation for a railway carriage comprises a mounting frame 14 to which are mounted a lower fixed window assembly 10 and an upper hopper window assembly 12. The hopper window assembly 12 comprises a self-contained assembly pivotally mounted relative to a sub-frame which is itself secured to the mounting frame 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249170-A (GB)
Title: Compensating well log for eccentered sensors and reducing whirling
Inventor: TWIST JAMES R
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 1991-10-09
Abstract: Signals from a downhole sensor 24 on a drill collar 20 eccentrically rotating within a bore hole are corrected to generate a well log which more accurately represents the condition which the sensor 24 would have generated had the collar 20 been rotating centrally. The sensor signals are generated at time intervals of less than half the period of rotation of the collar 20. The frequency components of the time-varying sensor signals are extracted, and the frequency component attributable to the eccentric rotation determined. This frequency component may be used to modify the average sensor signal to produce a more accurate well log. The technique may also be used to determine actual rotational speed of the collar 20, the spacing between the sensor 24 and the borehole wall, and a whirling condition in real time to enable drilling parameters to be adjusted. The sensor may be nuclear, gamma, neutron, acoustic or electromagnetic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260688-A (GB)
Title: Fluid receptacle with fluid release and containment mechanism
IPC: A47L17/02
Filed: 1991-10-10
Abstract: A receptacle (1) for use in sinks and suitable for washing utensils and preparing food comprises a fluid outlet (9, Fig 2), a draining mechanism (2) and a guard means (3). The receptacle is part formed whereby the non formed part acts as a fluid outlet. The draining mechanism is co-operable with the receptacle by means enabling the operational position of the mechanism to determine whether fluid is retained in the receptacle or allowed to flow out of the receptacle. A guard means is also incorporated into the receptacle enabling unhindered operation of the draining mechanism, for example when the receptacle contains objects. The guard device may also function as a strainer and/or a collector of debris during the preparation of foods or when rinsing dirty tableware prior to washing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256479-A (GB)
Title: Classifying or sorting objects
Inventor: SMITH MARTIN PHILLIP
IPC: G01N21/65
Filed: 1992-02-20
Abstract: In order to sort ore from associated mineral material, a method of classifying an object (1) is provided, the method comprising feeding the object (1) along a feed path (3), irradiating the object (1) with infra-red radiation of a first wavelength, the radiation of the first wavelength being focussed onto an irradiation zone intersecting the feed path (3), the irradiation zone having a length in the vertical plane substantially greater than its width in the vertical plane. The intensity of radiation emitted by the object (1) at at least one second wavelength different from the first wavelength is examined, the second wavelength being characteristic of a first class of object (1) (in this case, the ore to be sorted from the mineral), whereby the classification of the object (1) may be derived.
Patent GB-2268341-A (GB)
Title: Electric fuse
Inventor: DHANANI ALLY AMIR
IPC: H01H85/32
Filed: 1992-07-01
Abstract: A self-diagnostic illuminating electric fuse comprises a hollow glass tube 1 with metal contacts 2 and 3 at both ends which are interconnected with a fuse wire 4 lying inside the hollow tube 1. Current travels from one end e.g. 2 to the other e.g. 3 through fuse wire 4 and thus by-passes a parallel arrangement of a bulb 5 and a resistor 6. When there is a break in the fuse wire 4, Current passes instead through bulb 5 and resistor 6. The bulb is thereby illuminated but the amount of current flowing is very small owing to the high value of resistor 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258687-A (GB)
Title: Roll-up door
Inventor: HARTMANN JOERG
IPC: E06B9/13
Filed: 1992-07-29
Abstract: A closing element for rooms, such as buildings, containers, superstructures of vehicles or the like, which can be rolled up and covers a two-dimensional area. The closing element is of a flexible material which can be rolled up and is reinforced transversely of its rolling direction by bending-resistant reinforcement layers 2a, 2b which increase the transverse stiffness and which are embedded on both sides of a core zone 1 within the closing element. At least the core zone of the closing element is of a shifting-resistant material of formulation of approximately 70-85 shore A, and/or textile and/or metal flakes or fibers are mixed into the material of the core zone. Reinforcing rods 2c2d may also be incorporated, and the door may be made of individual pieces spliced as at 4 either in or transverse to the rolling direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259074-A (GB)
Title: Tape cassette boxing machines
Inventor: HAWKES NIGEL KENNETH
IPC: B65B61/20
Filed: 1992-08-28
Abstract: A machine for inserting tape cassettes 2 into library cases 4 comprises respective suction elements 34, 36 for engaging and pivotally opening two hinged parts 38, 39 of a library case 4 disposed in a filling station 13, a means for pushing library cases from a stack into the filling station, a means 40 for detecting whether the library case 4 is supplied the wrong way up, and an insert unit 15 for transferring two tape cassettes at a time from an insert station 6 into an opened library case 4. The insert unit comprises a pusher 14 for pushing two tape cassettes and one inlay card 5 into the library case 4, and fingers 43, 43A moveable with the pusher 14 and extendable to guide the cassettes 2 and inlay card 5 into the lower part 39 of the case 4, the inlay cards being supplied from a stack by a moveable picker arm with suction element. Such a machine is particularly suitable for packaging of two tape cassettes in a "double cassette" library case together with a single printed inlay card. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272444-A (GB)
Title: Flame retardants
Inventor: PARSONS KEITH PAUL
IPC: C08K3/28
Filed: 1992-11-13
Abstract: A non-halogen containing flame-retardant additive comprises a salt of an inorganic phosphorus-containing acid and a polymeric compound which is a homopolymer or copolymer and comprises a linear backbone formed of at least 10 repeat units and contains a plurality of basic nitrogen functionalities. The additives may be incorporated into polymers, e.g. polyolefin polymers, or may be formulated into coating compositions.
Patent GB-2262755-A (GB)
Title: Connection for facing panels
Inventor: LOZANO MARTINEZ JOAQUIN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1992-11-18
Abstract: Facing panels (P, P1) are attached to a supporting structure (E) by plates (6) with stiffening flanges (63) along two edges, and with a tapered co-planar flange (62) along one of the short edges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263428-A (GB)
Title: Molten steel pouring nozzle based on stabilized calcium silicate containing boron oxide
Inventor: OZEKI HIDEKICHI
IPC: B22D11/10
Filed: 1993-01-08
Abstract: A molten steel pouring nozzle having, along the axis thereof, a bore through which molten steel flows, wherein at least part of an inner portion of the molten steel pouring nozzle, which inner portion forms the bore, is formed of a refractory consisting essentially of: zirconia clinker comprising calcium zirconate, from 40 to 89 wt.%, where, a content of calcium oxide in the zirconia clinker being within a range of from 6 to 35 weight parts relative to 100 weight parts of the zirconia clinker; graphite, from 10 to 35 wt.%, and crystal stabilized calcium silicate comprising dicalcium silicate (2CaO.SiO2) and tricalcium silicate (3CaO.SiO2), from 1 to 30 wt.%, where contents of calcium oxide, silica and boron oxide present as stabilizers in said crystal stabilized calcium silicate are respectively within the following ranges relative to 100 weight parts of said crystal stabilized calcium silicate are respectively 62-73, 26-34, and 1-5 weight parts and their total content is at least 95 weight parts.
Patent GB-2264436-A (GB)
Title: Luminescent door handles.
Inventor: AMEY BARRY GEORGE
IPC: H01H9/18
Filed: 1993-01-25
Abstract: A door or window handle comprising a handle part 2 which is rotatable with respect to a base part 1 in order to operate an associated lock or latch mechanism (not shown). Mounted within the handle part 2 is a latching mechanism operated by a push button 5. In order to aid visibility of the push button 5, and thus enable the handle to be used in the dark, or in an emergency, the visible surface 6 of the button is formed or covered or coated with a luminous material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265277-A (GB)
Title: Noise reduction system for automobile compartment
Inventor: TAMAMURA MANPEI
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1993-03-16
Abstract: An ignition signal transforming circuit 2 processes an ignition pulse signal to obtain a vibration noise source signal with a frequency spectrum composed of 0.5 x n (integer) order components of the engine r.p.m. as the primary source signal. The signal is applied to an adaptive filter 3 and an LMS calculating circuit 6 via a speaker-microphone transmission characteristic correcting circuit 7. The primary source signal is synthesized by the filter into a cancel signal and then outputted through a speaker 4 as canceling sound. The canceling sound is received by at least one error microphone 5 at a noise receiving point as an error signal. The error signal is applied to the LMS calculating circuit. The LMS circuit updates the filter coefficients of the adaptive filter on the basis of the primary source signal and the error signal so that the error signal can be minimized. The noise reduction system has high reliability with low cost, and is easy to mount. The noise reduction system may automatically compensate for the number and position of vehicle occupants. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266743-A (GB)
Title: Waste water diverter valve assembly
Inventor: CANTATORE DANIEL
IPC: E03B1/04
Filed: 1993-05-05
Abstract: A waste water diverter valve assembly (10) comprises a housing (13) having an inlet (14) adapted to be connected to a source of waste water, a first outlet (15) adapted to be connected to waste, a second outlet (17) and valve means which can be selectively operated such that waste water received through said inlet can be diverted through either the first outlet or the second outlet. The housing may further comprise an overflow outlet (19) adapted to be connected to waste (16) via a conduit (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269023-A (GB)
Title: Optical instrument support stabilised against user's body
Inventor: INNES FRANK A S
IPC: G02B7/00
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: A support for use with a camera or pair of binoculars has a first means 7 for engaging a camera to form a rigid connection therewith e.g. a screw threaded connection, and a second means 2,3 adapted for engaging a user's upper body. The first and second means are interconnected. The second means may comprise two leg members 2, 3 disposed at an angle to one another. The leg members may be variable in length and the length may approximate the camera user's eye to shoulder length. Lock member 12 may hold a bracket member 23 at a desired angle. Steel weights 9 are shown. In use, weights 9 rest on the user's shoulders. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270723-A (GB)
Title: Bearings
Inventor: NIWA KOSABURO
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1993-09-17
Abstract: A bearing has a plurality of retaining grooves 5 for respective rolling members 2 provided in an inner cylinder 3. The retaining grooves have semicircular bottom halves 6 while the top halves 7 have sector-shaped sections diverging radially outwardly for grease. During rotation, the rolling members are rotated by the bottom halves of the retaining grooves serving as a sliding bearing and contact the inner peripheral surface of an outer cylinder 1. When a heavy load is applied, the rolling members are pushed down to the same level as the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder thereby distributing and supporting the load by means of both the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder and the rolling members. The rolling members may be cylindrical or conical. Each area 6 may be provided with an axially extending lubricant groove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282063-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible play-pen.
Inventor: CHENG YING-HSIUNG
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 1993-09-28
Abstract: A collapsible baby playing bed comprises an upper frame consisting of four horizontal sides, each made of two rods connected with a bending joint at the center, a lower frame consisting of two crossing rods with four bending joints connected to a straight central rod having two feet standing on the ground, the lower frame providing the play surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273364-A (GB)
Title: A method of calibrating a network analyser
Inventor: SCHIEK BURKHARD
IPC: G01R35/00
Filed: 1993-10-06
Abstract: A network analyzer having two test ports is calibrated by successive measurements of transmission and the reflection parameters of a plurity of calibration standards in any desired order. Correction values are calculated and are taken into account in subsequent DUT measurements. At least five successive calibration measurements with calibration standards or calibration standards in the form of concentrated components are performed. A total of 15 correction values is then calculated from the measured values obtained from the calibration standards comprising impedance elements connected in series, shunt arrangements (figure 6). The method is suited for measurements of on-wafer networks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283240-A (GB)
Title: Water-based autoxidisable coating composition
Inventor: TAYLOR PHILIP LOUIS
IPC: C09D133/14
Filed: 1993-10-27
Abstract: A water-based autoxidisable coating composition for application to architectural surfaces, fittings or furnishings at ambient temperatures which contains water, a drier to promote autoxidation and a water-soluble autoxidisable film-forming copolymer which contains 0.5 to 7 wt% of acrylic acid, 50 to 50 wt% of either a hydroxy acrylate chosen from hydroxy ethyl or hydroxyisopropyl acrylate or alternatively a polyethoxylate (meth)acrylate and 30 to 50 wt% of an autoxidisable ester of copolymerised acrylic acid in which the esterifying moieties are 3-allyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl or the methallyl analogue. Also an autoxidisable copolymer of the above composition. The coating composition laps well yet is water-soluble and resistant to both long term and short term damage by water. Also the copolymer for use in the compositions.
Patent GB-2274273-A (GB)
Title: Medicament pack
Inventor: DAVIES MICHAEL BIRSHA
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1994-03-02
Abstract: A medicament pack for use in an inhalation device comprises an elongate strip 401 formed from a base sheet 403 having a plurality of recesses 402 spaced along its length and a lid sheet 404 hermetically but peelably sealed thereto to define a plurality of containers, each container having therein inhalable medicament in powder form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276300-A (GB)
Title: Video/graphics memory system
Inventor: YASSAIE HOSSEIN
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 1992-11-23
Abstract: A video/graphics memory system includes a memory device (30) having a memory core (14) and first and serial registers (16, 36). The memory device thus has a random-access port (24) for graphics data, a first serial access port (22) for image output to a display, and an auxiliary or second serial port (32) for input and output of video signal data. A single memory thus stores both video and graphics data, while the processor still has access to the random access port of the memory. Two video outputs can be provided simultaneously, or the data withdrawn through the auxiliary port can be subject to processing and then written back into the memory. In alternative arrangements, instead of using triple-ported RAM, the auxiliary port is provided by the use of external multiplexing circuitry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289787-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible apparatus
Inventor: WAISTELL KENNETH ROBIN
IPC: G09F1/06
Filed: 1994-05-26
Abstract: A display apparatus 10 comprises a body portion 11 comprising a single sheet of foam filled card which has been joined at its ends to form a free-standing cylinder. The foam filled card comprises two sheets of card between which is adhered a layer of polystyrene foam. The outer layer of the card and the foam beneath is scored with parallel lines, along which the card folds to form facets or panels in a known technique. Inside the body 11 is a pivotable bracing member 13 of the same material as the body 11. A tab 14 of the bracing member 13 is glued to an inside surface of the body portion 11 thus enabling the bracing member 13 to pivot between a bracing position (shown in broken lines) in which it supports the body portion thereby preventing its collapse, and a folded position (not shown) in which the body portion 11 may be folded flat against the bracing member 13. The apparatus may include lighting, to illuminate articles displayed thereon. The apparatus provides a lightweight attractive display unit which can be conveniently stored and transported in a substantially flat configuration and then erected in minutes. In an alternative use, the apparatus may be used as an item of furniture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289947-A (GB)
Title: Position and force measuring apparatus
Inventor: EVANS NIGEL ROLAND
IPC: G01L5/12
Filed: 1994-06-03
Abstract: Apparatus, (e.g. a rheometer) including means for determining the rotational and axial positions and/or axial forces on a shaft 42, comprises a gas bearing 39 for supporting the shaft, the gas bearing having a housing 41 in which a disc 43 carried by the shaft is supported, in use, by gas pressure for rotational movement about the axis 40 of the shaft and linear movement parallel to that axis, means 1, 2, 3 for generating an electrical current within a circuit 4, 5, 6, 37 mounted on the shaft or disc, detector means 7, 8, 9, 36 mounted to the housing and inductively coupled to the circuit, so that current flowing in the circuit produces first and second electrical signals therein which vary according to the axial and angular displacements respectively of the shaft, and measuring means 13, 14, 15 for measuring said first and second signals and deriving therefrom an indication of the axial and rotational movement and/or axial force on the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279388-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming a cellular structure for containing loose material to stabilize and reinforce soils
Inventor: BERETTA MARIO
IPC: E02D17/20
Filed: 1994-06-21
Abstract: Method for forming a cellular structure for containing loose material to stabilize and reinforce soils which consists in arranging side by side at least one portion of at least two nets 1, 2; in arranging a joining element 10 where the nets are adjacent, inserting it from the outer face of one of the nets and making it exit from the outer face of the furthest adjacent net; in connecting at least one locking element 40, which can engage the outer faces and the joining element to prevent extraction of the element, to the portions of the joining element that exit from the outer faces; and in mutually connecting the nets in multiple spaced points to form multiple cells that are peripherally delimited by the nets. Other embodiments of joining element are described (figs. 5 and 6 not shown) and when the joining element is a spiral the locking element may be omitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293196-A (GB)
Title: Cable lock
Inventor: SHIEH JIN-REN
IPC: E05B67/30
Filed: 1994-09-13
Abstract: A steel cable lock 10 comprises a lock seat 12, a steel cable 14, a locking apparatus 16, a locating pin 18, a retrieving spring 20 and an elastic retaining member 22. The lock seat 12 is provided with an insertion hole 26 and a receiving hole 30. A locating bolt of the locking apparatus 16 is received in the receiving hole 30 of the lock seat 12. The receiving hole 30 is provided with a through hole 32 in communication with the insertion hole 26. An extension portion 60 of the locking apparatus 16 is received in the through hole 32 such that one end of the extension portion 60 is located in the insertion hole 26 to confine a locking portion 40 partially located in the insertion hole 26. The extension portion 60 is provided with a retaining recess 64 capable of holding securely the elastic retaining member 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300014-A (GB)
Title: Dredging
Inventor: DE JONG WILLEM
IPC: E02F3/92
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: In a method of dredging using a plough 3 to scoop up material from the bed of a body of water, jets 8 of water are squirted from nozzles 9 located on the back of the plough so as to loosen the layer of sediment 12 directly below the layer 13 which is being removed. A vibrator or rake may be used instead of the jets of water to loosen the sediment layer 12. The softer, prepared sediment 12 is easier to scoop up during the subsequent passes of the plough 3 and therefore requires a less powerful tugboat 1 to perform the dredging operation.
Patent GB-2299496-A (GB)
Title: A pasta munufacturing process
Inventor: NICO ANTHONY
IPC: A23L1/164
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: A food product is prepared containing semolina, milk, egg and cheese. Milk is boiled and then semolina is added gradually with continual mixing of the milk and semolina. The mixture is cooked for about 10 minutes while mixing. Then salt, egg yolks, grated cheese and butter are added to and mixed with the milk and semolina mixture to form a product mixture. The product mixture is rolled flat and cooled before cutting the product mixture in desired shapes. A top surface of the product shapes may be coated with grated cheese and butter prior to baking the product shapes.
Patent GB-2290620-A (GB)
Title: Limiting-current sensor for the determination of the lambda-value of a gas mixture
Inventor: FRIESE KARL-HERMANN
IPC: G01N27/41
Filed: 1994-11-24
Abstract: Proposed is a limiting-current sensor for determining the lambda-value of gas mixtures, in particular the exhaust gases from internal-combustion engines. The sensor has, mounted on an oxygen-ion-conducting solid electrolyte, a first electrolytic pump cell (14) and a second electrolytic pump cell (15), each having a first cathode (12) and a second cathode (13) which are exposed to the gas to be analysed in a diffusion barrier (20). The pump cells (14 and 15) are designed in such a way that, at the same external oxygen concentration, different pump currents (Ip) are established so that, at an oxygen concentration which is at least near that of a stoichiometric gas mixture ( lambda  - 1), the pump cell (14) with the higher current (Ip) is activated while, at an oxygen concentration outside this range, the pump cell (15) with the lower current (Ip) is operating. To this end, the cathodes (12, 13) are located, spaced apart, with different diffusion paths 11 and 12 along the diffusion barrier (20), the first cathode (12) of the pump cell (14) which is operating when the gas mixture is near-stoichiometric ( lambda  - 1) having a shorter diffusion path (11) than the second cathode (13) of the other pump cell (15). <IMAGE>