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Patent GB-2289166-A (GB)
Title: Wire and film winding apparatus
Inventor: UJITA MINORU
IPC: H01S3/00
Filed: 1995-04-20
Abstract: Winding apparatus, suitable for providing multiple alternate wire and film layers on a bobbin, comprises a film loading mechanism which is remote from the film winding position and a film retainer 11 for bringing the leading edge of the film 18 into contact with a bobbin TB. The film 18 loading mechanism may comprise drag and retainer chucks 13, 8 and a film cutter 12. The position of the drag chuck 13 being controlled by a servo motor 17 and the retainer chuck 8 being biased by a weight system 6, 15, 16 to provide back tension to the film 18 during winding. The film retainer 11 may include pressure control means such that the film can be pressed against the bobbin at a predetermined pressure. The apparatus may also include a winder 2, an X-Y translation table 9 and a wire feed mechanism. A method of winding and a method of inspecting the wire arrangement, are also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300676-A (GB)
Title: Fan impeller blade
Inventor: WEBB PETER ASHWORTH
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: An impeller blade has the basic form of a half cylinder (figs.1,2A,2B), a half cone (fig.3A,3B) or polygonal channel (fig.4) sealed at one end, and thereby, incorporates two leading edges which in use induce air or gas or fluid to flow into the centre of the blade and thence to accelerate out of the blade through the open end at right angles to the direction of the flow of the input of the air or gas or fluid.
Patent GB-2303537-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for food preparation
Inventor: NICHOLSON MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A47J43/08
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: A food preparation apparatus comprises a base 1 on which a body 2 is mounted, and a head 3 pivotally connected to the body 2. A motor 5 has a first vertical shaft 6, the upper end of which provides a first drive output A for blending. The lower end of the motor shaft 6 drives a lower gear train 9,12,13,16,17 to provide a second drive output B for processing, and also a third drive output C for mincing via a second vertical shaft 18. The upper end of the second shaft 18 drives an upper gear train 21,22,23 to provide a fourth drive output E,F for mixing. The apparatus may alternatively or additionally include an interlock mechanism for preventing activation of the motor 5 unless the head 3 is in its lowered position and preventing pivoting of the head 3 from its lowered position unless the motor 5 is deactivated.
Patent GB-2303906-A (GB)
Title: Road Lights
Inventor: BOLTON FRANCIS EDWARD KENNAWAY
IPC: E01F9/669
Filed: 1995-07-31
Abstract: A system of lighting for roads and paths, comprises lights mounted on supports beside the road, lane or path. The lights are activated by sensor switches triggered by approaching vehicles or pedestrians. Catseyes or reflectors are installed at the edges of the road and its traffic lanes or path. The lights are recessed or hooded, and directed slightly downwards, across and forwards, to minimise peripheral dazzle. They are activated in batches illuminating the road or path for a safe distance, then extinguished after an adequate time period. The catseyes or reflectors are colour coded to denote the edges of the road and lanes and path.
Patent GB-2295081-A (GB)
Title: Fluid lumbar support, especially for vehicle seats
Inventor: NIXON JAMES FRANCIS
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1995-11-10
Abstract: A lumbar support bladder (10) primarily for a vehicle seat (20) is contoured as a U-shaped plenum containing liquid silicone occupying approximately 65% of the volumetric space of the plenum, the balance of the plenum evacuated. The bladder is encapsulated either within the inside foam rubber bun (22) normally associated with the back of a automotive seating structure, or is an integral interior part of a seat cover assembly (21) whereupon the seat cover with bladder (10) is pulled over the foam rubber bun (22) to form the seat assembly. Once installed, the bladder (10) automatically adjusts to the anatomical condition of the seated occupant. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306373-A (GB)
Title: Razor
Inventor: POLLITT CLIFFORD BRUCE
IPC: B26B21/44
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: A razor 10, which may be disposable, has a handle 11 and a head 12 with at least one razor blade 13. The handle has chambers 17 respectively detachable at 18 and containing soap material e.g. gel or cream. The handle may be squeezable to cause the material to leave the handle. The soap material may be in sachets 15 detachably connected to the razor by frangible means 16.
Patent GB-2299443-A (GB)
Title: Epithermal neutron detector
Inventor: MICKAEL MEDHAT W
IPC: G01T3/00
Filed: 1996-02-23
Abstract: A neutron detector sensitive principally to epithermal neutrons is disclosed. A neutron counter 12 is substantially surrounded by a reflector 16 composed of material having a high neutron scattering cross section. The reflector is wrapped in a shield 20 which is composed of a thermal neutron absorber. The counter, reflector and shield may be mounted inside a neutron moderator 18 which can be composed of plastic and arranged to render the detector directionally sensitive to epithermal neutrons. The detector may be used for wellbore logging.
Patent GB-2315227-A (GB)
Title: Tube bundle for a condenser
Inventor: ANDRIEUX BERNARD
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 1996-07-17
Abstract: A tube bundle for a steam condenser in which the projection on a plane perpendicular to the axis of the tubes of the envelope of the tube-containing zones of the bundle forms a trace of the type forming radiating spikes (6; 10 to 18), characterized in that at least some (6; 10 to 13) of the spikes split at least once into branches (8, 9; 28, 29; 32 to 35, 46, 47, 48, 49), and in that said spikes radiate from a tube-containing area that forms a substantially circular ring (22).
Patent GB-2312351-A (GB)
Title: Input signal switching circuit for a monitor
Inventor: JI IL JUN
IPC: G09G1/16
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: An automatic input signal switching circuit for a monitor having a BNC (binary number code) signal terminal and a D-sub (D type-sub miniature connector) signal terminal has a video signal switch SW10 receiving video signals from the BNC signal terminal and the D-sub signal terminal, and a video signal processor 10 receiving one of the video signals from the BNC signal terminal and the D-sub signal terminal. A synchronisation signal switch SW11 receives vertical synchronization and horizontal synchronization signals from the BNC signal terminal and the D-sub signal terminal. A detector 12 receives a detection signal representing a connection state between the D-sub signal terminal and a personal computer. A microcomputer 11 receives an output of the detector, for generating a control signal. A switching controller 13, receiving the control signal, controls the video signal switch SW10 and the synchronization signal switch SW11.
Patent GB-2322144-A (GB)
Title: Roof drainage on a portable building
Inventor: CRANE RICHARD JOHN
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 1997-02-18
Abstract: A portable building comprises a framework which supports the side walls and the roof of the building. The framework consists of substantially vertical load bearing members and horizontally extending upper frame members. At least one of the upper frame members (6) defines a channel. The roof of the building is configured to discharge rain water into the channel, which thus acts as a gutter for the rain water.
Patent GB-2323973-A (GB)
Title: Electrical generator
Inventor: WILSON MERVYN
IPC: F01P1/00
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: An electrical generator 10 comprises an alternator 14 and an engine 16 for driving it, located on a base portion 12. The engine and alternator have separate cooling air flows: the alternator airflow enters the base portion through inlets 22,66 and flows through ducts 24, 68, exiting at outlet 28 (figure 7), while the engine air path comprises inlet 18, and duct 20. The engine exhaust gases flow through exit duct 60 to outlets 26,29 via a silencer 50. A fuel tank (86, figure 8) is also contained within the generator, which is cooled by fan (42, figure 5).
Patent GB-2313152-A (GB)
Title: A G-force proof buckle mechanism for a seat belt pretensioner arrangement
Inventor: AISTON BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: The mechanism includes a carrier 7 having a latch 6 arranged to engage with a tongue 5 to lock the tongue in a passage 4 and a spring biassed release button 9 coupled via a ramp surface 11 having an angle in the range of 25{-35{ so as to lift the carrier and latch out of engagement by pivoting them in an anti-clockwise direction as the button is depressed in the direction 10. A spring carrier 15 acts as a counterbalance mass to the button inertia and has a portion 19 which receives an arm 13 of the carrier and retains it against buckle release even under conditions of high pretensioning G-forces.
Patent GB-2325400-A (GB)
Title: Reservoir toothbrush
Inventor: KRUK DAVID JOSEPH
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: A combined bristle head and paste/gel filled reservoir handle, with a removable cap covering the bristle head is a portable pocket-size/handbag accessory as a dental/hygiene tool of convenience. The handle reservoir 1 contains toothpaste/gel. When screw turn feed knob 3 is turned clockwise, a required amount of paste/gel is propelled by means of a plunger 8 on a threaded shaft 7 up through venturi-like duct 4 and on through passage 2 to bristle head 5 to facilitate brushing of teeth. When not in use, cap 6 protects bristle head 5 from contamination, prevents seepage and inhibits solidification of the paste/gel. Cap 6 may snapped on, or screwed on.
Patent GB-2325996-A (GB)
Title: Distributed computer-aided design system
Inventor: BURROWS DAVID FRANK
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1997-06-04
Abstract: A distributed computer aided design (CAD) system includes a CAD server station 30 and one or more CAD client stations 26 remote from the server station but connectable thereto via a communications medium such as an intranet or the internet. The server station includes a tool for performing CAD tasks and a communications interface. The client stations include facilities for displaying a design parameter entry document to a user and for accepting design parameters entered by the user, as well as a communications interface for transmitting entered design parameters to the server station. The CAD tool is configured to receive the design parameters to perform CAD tasks based on them, and to return processed design data to the client station. The client station can include a web browser capability. The server station can be configured to respond to a request from a client station to supply a design parameter input form. Integrated circuit design can be performed by providing circuit design executables and circuit design libraries (e.g for memory cells) at the CAD tool. The CAD tool can also provide simulation tools.
Patent GB-2313322-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable soccer goal
Inventor: ATKINSON GORDON
IPC: A63B71/02
Filed: 1997-07-01
Abstract: A soccer goal comprises uprights and cross bar made of inflatable PVC attached directly to a base which contains ballast.
Patent GB-2327384-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle sliding roof system
Inventor: RACKHAM RICHARD ALAN
IPC: B60J7/02
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: A vehicle sliding roof system includes at least one roof panel 11,12 sliding rearwardly and then downwardly in at least one longitudinal track 13, 14 and then being pivoted about a transverse axis, preferably near the rear edge of the panel, to lie above and substantially parallel to an upwardly facing body panel 18. Preferably there are two roof panels, abutting one behind the other in the closed position. The roof can be opened by sliding first the second panel 12 rearwardly and downwardly in its track 13, then pivoting it about a transverse axis to lie above and substantially parallel to an upwardly facing body panel 18, subsequently sliding and pivoting the first roof panel 11 in a similar manner in its track 14 to lie above and substantially parallel to both the second panel 12 and the upwardly facing body panel 18. Preferably the tracks have first portions 13A, 14A at roof height and second portions 13B, 14B extending rearwardly and downwardly from the first portions. The tracks may be pairs of parallel grooves in cant rails above side windows of the vehicle. A movable rear window 15 may be lowered into the vehicle. The system may be powered and use cables to push and pull the panels.
Patent GB-2316668-A (GB)
Title: Elevation limiting safety device for excavator arm
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 1997-08-26
Abstract: A system for limiting the maximum height of an excavator arm 9, preferably the dipper arm 9 of a backhoe 2, the excavator comprising a body 4 to which the arm is pivotally linked and a hydraulic cylinder 16 for raising or lowering the arm. A check valve 21 in the hydraulic fluid supply system for the cylinder blocks the supply of fluid depending on either the presence or absence of a control signal. The system comprises means for generating a signal 19, detector means for detecting the signal 20, and control means responsive to detection of the signal to send the appropriate control signal to the check valve. Preferably the signal generating means comprises a light source 19 mounted on a mast 18 on the roof of the excavator and the detector means comprises a light detector mounted on the arm. The arm cannot be raised above the level of the beam of light from the light source. Alternatively, an arcuate steel plate (23, Fig 3) mounted on the arm and one or more proximity detectors (24, Fig 3) mounted in a fixed position relative to the arm adjacent the plate. As the arm is raised the plate pivots until it is no longer adjacent a detector, in which case, an alarm may sound and the check valve is activated to prevent further raising of the arm.
Patent GB-2320968-A (GB)
Title: Automatic 3D modelling of faulted horizons
Inventor: GRAF KERMIT E
IPC: G06T17/05
Filed: 1997-10-15
Abstract: An automatic, non-artificially extended, fault-surface based horizon-modelling method and apparatus produces a final faulted horizon model 116 which is a three dimensional representation of a faulted formation (e.g. of the earth) including all the horizons and all the faults in response to e.g. seismic data, well log data, and fault surfaces and relationships data 102. The horizon modeling apparatus produces the final faulted horizon model by filtering input horizon data and removing bad (wrong-sided) data points. This is accomplished by: (a) computing intersections between each horizon and each fault that intersects the horizon, (b) assessing the quality of each intersection, (c) filtering in the vicinity of the intersection by eliminating certain data points and decreasing the slope between the intersecting fault and its respective horizon, (d) generating a horizon surface and reassessing the intersection quality, (e) reintroducing the eliminated data points between the fault and the horizon, (f) re-filtering the reintroduced data points, (g) generating an initial faulted horizon model, (h) generating a set of final fault locations, and (i) generating a final faulted horizon model.
Patent GB-2321238-A (GB)
Title: Openable carton
Inventor: GLOVER ANDREW
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 1998-01-16
Abstract: A carton formed from a blank has an openable portion 9 formed in a panel thereof, the openable portion being frangible from the remainder of the panel along at least a major part of the periphery of the portion. The openable portion 9 comprises at least two sections 10, 11, at least one of said sections being separately openable to form a first opening in said carton and both or all of the sections together being openable to form a second opening, larger than the first opening. In this way, the user has the option to operate only one section, for example when the carton contains small items, or both or all sections to form an opening through which larger items can be removed.
Patent GB-2327700-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for securing a pane using an adhesive film
Inventor: TRUNDLE SIMON PAUL
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1998-01-16
Abstract: A window or door has a glass pane 2. In order to secure the pane against, for example, fall-out under impact load, explosion or against forced entry, an adhesive film 3 covers the pane and overlaps the surrounding inside surface 4 of a frame 1. Beading 5 is attached along the inside surface of the frame adjacent the pane to clamp the edge of the film against the frame using screws 9. The beading incorporates a resilient sealing gasket 11, a ribbed film contacting surface 6', and a rounded edge 8 to prevent the film tearing under load. For aesthetic purposes, and to hinder access to the fixing means, a snap-fit cover 16 may be fitted to the beading.
Patent GB-2323764-A (GB)
Title: Coupling part for the three-point linkage of a tractor
Inventor: BACHMANN JACQUES
IPC: A01B59/06
Filed: 1998-04-03
Abstract: The coupling part comprises means (12) for attaching the lower lifting arms (20) of the tractor (T) and means (17) for attaching the machine (M) and is formed overall by a rear shaft 10 bearing the means for attaching the lower lifting arms of the tractor, a front shaft 11 bearing the means for attaching the machine, such that said means for attaching the machine (M) are arranged at the front of said means for attaching the lower lifting arms (20) of the tractor, said rear and front shafts (10, 11) being arranged parallel to one another and connected by struts (14, 15) to form a rigid frame and a bar (16) connects two struts (15) so as to form a frame on which the body of the machine (M) is placed.
Patent GB-2328740-A (GB)
Title: Method of explosives detection
Inventor: HILEY ROBIN WALTER
IPC: G01N33/22
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: A method for detecting energetic materials, particularly explosives materials, in samples involves heating a mixture of a sample under a reduced pressure of not more than 100 mbar and detecting the chemiluminescent emission therefrom with a suitable light detector, for example a photomultiplier or photodiode. The sample is heated to a temperature in the region of from 300 ‹C to 500 ‹C. The mixture is conveniently heated in a quartz tube furnace placed within a vacuum chamber and the inlet to the tube furnace may be connected directly into the outlet from a gas chromatography apparatus such that individual compounds from a mixture may be detected as they pass sequentially through the chromatography apparatus and into the tube furnace. Where a carrier gas is used this may be an inert gas such as nitrogen, argon or helium or a specific gas to enhance the responsiveness of the method for a particular sample material. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also provided.
Patent GB-2333622-A (GB)
Title: Single counter dual modulus frequency division apparatus
Inventor: SHURBOFF CARL L
IPC: H03K23/66
Filed: 1999-01-14
Abstract: A single counter dual modulus frequency divider apparatus (400) utilizes a programmable divider (508) configured to receive an RF input signal (500) and a modulus control (516) produced by a programmable counter (510). The modulus control (516) sets a divide value of the programmable divider (508) to produce a divided signal at a programmable divider output (514). A switch (512) receives first and second program instructions (504,506) to produce a count control (518). The programmable counter (510) receives the divided signal at the programmable divider output (514) and the count control (518). The count control (518) sets the count value of the programmable counter (510). The programmable counter (510) counts periods of the divided signal appearing at the programmable divider output (514) to produce the output divided signal at the divider system output (502).
Patent GB-2330826-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible, stackable container
Inventor: HOGGARTH MARCUS
IPC: B65D6/22
Filed: 1995-07-26
Abstract: A collapsible container 10 has a base 12 and side walls 14 movable between erect and collapsed (Fig. 5) states and further comprising stacking formations 34, 36, 38, 40. These enable the containers to be securely stacked whether erect or collapsed, the formations of one container interlocking with corresponding formations on one or more like containers. The stacking formations preferably comprise projections and recesses in the form of castellations 34 along the top of the walls 14, castellations 36 on the underside of the base 12 and recesses 38, 40 in the faces of the walls. This particular arrangement of stacking formations enable the containers to be stacked in different orientations to one another so that a large and stable stack can be formed (Fig. 6). The side walls 14 are preferably hinged and an intermediate member 16 may be provided between the side wall 14 and the base 12.
Patent GB-2338205-A (GB)
Title: Quick-action chuck for a hand tool machine
Inventor: BRANTSCHEN RAYMOND
IPC: B23D51/10
Filed: 1999-04-26
Abstract: In a hand tool machine having an electric motor-operable drive element (14) for a tool (16) and a quick-action chuck (15) disposed on the drive element (14) for clamping the tool (16), which quick-action chuck comprises a clamping sleeve (18) held rotatably on the free end of the drive element (14) and clamping means coupled to the clamping sleeve (18) for automatically clamping the tool upon rotation of the clamping sleeve (18), a torsion spring (19) for rotating the clamping sleeve (18), as well as a tool ejector (22) which simultaneously holds the quick-action chuck (15) in its open position, for the purpose of reliable centring and bracing of the tool shank (161) in the quick-action chuck (15), the clamping means take the form of clamping jaws (20, 21), which lie diametrically opposite one another and are guided in a radially displaceable manner in the guide sleeve (17) and coupled for their displacement movement to the clamping sleeve (18).
Patent GB-2349462-A (GB)
Title: Strip for environment monitoring
Inventor: SOMMERVILLE JOHN
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 1999-04-28
Abstract: A flexible strip is used to collect pollutants from the atmosphere for analysis. The strip optionally contains visually observable indicators and may be in the form of a cassette or cartridge to provide a record of pollution incidents.
Patent GB-2350311-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment apparatus employing charged particles
Inventor: LU FANG CHUNG
IPC: B01J8/42
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: One or more water treating devices each includes a housing 1 for receiving a number of electric conductive particles 4 and a filter plate 2 secured in the housing for supporting the particles in the housing introduced from supply 58-61. The waste water to be treated is introduced into the housing and flows through the particles when the particles 4 are electrified by electrodes plates 3 allowing the particles to treat the water. The particles, after use, may be discharged from the housing so as to be cleaned 54-56. The water treating devices may be arranged in series or in parallel or in both series and parallel (figs 4-6) and PH adjustment may be effected at 44.
Patent HU-T71840-A (HU)
Title: Process for the preparation of azithromycin dihydrochloride
Inventor: LOPOTAR NEVENKA
IPC: C07D413/14
Filed: 1995-04-14
Abstract: The present invention refers to a new process for the preparation of azithromycin dihydrochloride, which is a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the antibiotic azithromycin useful as an antibacterial agent with a broad-spectrum action.