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Patent GB-2243389-A (GB)
Title: Waterside nosing
Inventor: CHAPLIN THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: E02D5/04
Filed: 1990-04-24
Abstract: A cast iron nosing (10) for capping sheet piling (18f, 18r) in restoring a canal bank has a front face (30) chamfered to a shoulder (32) on the top edge (34) of which hooks are provided for engaging the top edge of a front pan (18f) of an interlocking piling section. Clamping bolts (40) secure the hooks to the piling. A channel (50) behind the front face of the nosing locates one end of a stud (58) which in cooperation with a spacer tube (60) secures the nosing to a roar pan (18r) of the sheet piling. The nosing has a length corresponding to a whole number of interlocked piling sections, and complementary lugs and channels on its two ends to locate adjacent nosings together. The nosing protects the canal bank, secures the tops ends of the interlocking piling sections, and may be made to resemble the appearance of the original canalside nosings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232537-A (GB)
Title: Flyback transformer for use in television receiver
Inventor: YAMAMOTO SHIGEKI
IPC: H01F38/42
Filed: 1990-05-10
Abstract: A flyback transformer suitable for use in a television receiver has a pair of magnetic cores 16, 18 each having a cylindrical portion 20, 22 and a rectangular portion 24, 26. The magnetic cores are positioned such that abutting ends of the cylindrical portions and abutting ends of the rectangular portions face each other with the intermediary of spacers 28, 30. The spacers each define a predetermined gap between associated ones of the abutting ends and are made of non- magnetic or paramagnetic metal whose electric resistance is relatively high, thereby reducing heat which will be generated in the gaps. The spacers may be formed as wires, and may also be non-metallic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232917-A (GB)
Title: Electron beam machining.
Inventor: SPENCE JOHN
IPC: H01J37/31
Filed: 1990-05-18
Abstract: A method of machining of substrates comprises successively removing a plurality of atoms from a substrate by bombardment with a narrow beam of electrons in a scanning electron microscope.
Patent GB-2234556-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus for frozen products
Inventor: MCGILL SHANE ROBERT
IPC: A23G9/28
Filed: 1990-07-17
Abstract: Frozen product dispensing apparatus comprises a cylindrical housing 14 for locating cylindrical deformable container 26 of product. A plunger 16 bears on the container to discharge the product from the container 26 and the plunger is driven by compressed air either by direct pressure on the plunger 16 or by the use of a bellows which engages on the plunger. The housing 14 has a door 2 through which the product passes to an outlet valve 29 and the door may be opened to replace the container 26. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251468-A (GB)
Title: Flange connection for rectangular ducts
Inventor: MEZ GEORG
IPC: F24F13/02
Filed: 1991-01-07
Abstract: In the connection of rectangular air conditioning ducts use is made of prefabricated flange connections. These consist of a frame comprising four corner angles and four frame legs. The frame must hold together until it is pushed onto the end of the duct and fastened there by spot welding. Hitherto centre punch presses or other presses have been used for joining corner angles and frame legs. The invention makes it possible to secure the corner angles to the frame legs by means of a percussion tool. For this purpose a bead is bent into the frame legs, the walls 33, 34 of which bead are guided in a longitudinal slot 92 between the leg halves 94, 97 of the corner angle. By their front region 123, 124 they pass into a deformation space 122, in which they are deformed so that corner angle and frame leg can no longer become separated from one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240105-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of 3-(1-amino-1,3-dicarboxy-3-hydroxy-but-4-yl) indole
Inventor: OLIVIER JOHAN
IPC: C07D209/20
Filed: 1991-01-17
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of 3-(1-amino-1,3-dicarboxy-3-hydroxy-but-4-yl) indole and certain salts and internal condensation products thereof. An unsaturated indolyl ester is reacted with ethylchloro(hydroxyimino)acetate in the presence of triethylamine in an organic solvent to cause a 1,3- dipolar addition reaction to form a di-ester. The di-ester is saponified to form a di-acid which di-acid is then reduced to form either the product indole or a salt thereof.
Patent GB-2239993-A (GB)
Title: Utility metering
Inventor: MARSDEN DEREK ROBERT
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 1991-02-11
Abstract: In the method of monitoring the consumption of utilities in business premises, the premises are notionally divided into zones (10). Each contains a utility load (110) and metering means (114) to record consumption within the zone (10). Zones are notionally combined into groups. Analysis means (120) are provided to receive consumption data from the zones of a group to calculate total utility consumption within the group and to conduct further analysis on the consumption data. The analysis means (120) also supplies control data to the zones to control utility consumption.
Patent GB-2253609-A (GB)
Title: Portable syringe needle collecting device
Inventor: HUANG SHEIEN-DAR
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 1991-03-11
Abstract: A portable syringe needle collecting device comprises a clamping device (11) for engaging a needle (20) inserted into the device to remove the needle (20) on withdrawal of the syringe (21). A sliding, retractable lid (12) is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244390-A (GB)
Title: Portable electronic storage device connection and sealed battery holder
Inventor: KIMURA MASATOSHI
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1991-04-15
Abstract: A sealing member (12, 51) is provided on the inner wall of an insertion hole of a terminal connector (50) and/or on the outer surface of a portable storage device (10, 30) which is inserted into the terminal connector so that the clearance between the portable storage device and the insertion hole of the terminal connector is bridged by the seal. In a portable storage device (30) equipped with a battery holder (40) in which a battery (41) is housed, a sealing member 43(a) is provided on the battery holder. The seal may alternatively be on the inside of the body of the storage device. The seals prevent dirt, dust and moisture from entering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254902-A (GB)
Title: Lubrication of gears
Inventor: KONO SHINJI
IPC: F16H1/28
Filed: 1991-04-16
Abstract: Countershaft gearing comprises a casing 10, a passage 20 leading oil from a pump P through the casing 10 into a shaft 19a of a countershaft gear 12a, a conduit 22 for conveying the oil from the shaft 19a to one or more outlet jets 23a, and a bridge 24 extending between two opposite gear shafts supporting the jets 23a. The oil jets 23a serve to lubricate the engaging portions of the countershaft gears 12a, 12b, 12c, 12d and a central sun or pinion 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246668-A (GB)
Title: Forming carbon resistance in a printed wiring board by depositing a thermoset table carbon layer
Inventor: ITSUJI JUNICHI
IPC: H05K1/09
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: A thermosettable carbon layer is coated on a laminated film on the surface of the circuit and then thermoset eg. by exposure to infra-red radiation along the disposal position necessary for the circuit, and the uncured layer of the carbon resistance layer removed from the circuit surface after the thermosetting process. In consequence it is possible to form a carbon resistance which always has a stable resistance value, without depending on the smoothness of the circuit surface or the forming conditions of the carbon resistance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257422-A (GB)
Title: Stackable collapsible containers
Inventor: MALLAN LEE
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 1991-07-11
Abstract: A collapsible container has a palletised base 2 with feet 9 and 10, side walls 3 and 4 and end walls 5 and 6 which are pivotally connected to the base 2. Lids 21 and 22 are connected by hinges 20 to the end walls 5 and 6 and are pivotal from a position in which they close the top 6 of the container to a position in which they hang from their hinges on the outside of the respective end walls 6. The side and end walls pivot inwardly to overlie the base 2 and form a flat pack on which faces 40A of the lids present a top surface. The faces 40A have spigots 42 and the underside of the pallet feet 9 have corresponding sockets which engage with the spigots 42 to restrain horizontal displacement between two similar containers when stacked. A rim 7 on the walls has upwardly directed flanges 11 for cooperation with corresponding rebates 13 in the feet 9 of an overlying container in a stack of erect containers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259906-A (GB)
Title: Crate stacking arrangement
Inventor: BAINTON MICHAEL CAMERON
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 1991-08-16
Abstract: A crate stacking arrangement has a stacking element 10, and a crate 18 with a stacking ledge 21. The stacking element 10 is arranged to cooperate with the stacking ledge 21 so as to present one of two different stacking surfaces for supporting a further crate in a stacked position. The internal volume defined by the first crate and the further crate when stacked together varies according to which stacking surface 13 used to support the further crate (fig 3). The stacking surfaces may be opposing surfaces of a flange 16 on the stacking element 10, and the element may be supported by another flange 17. A second stacking ledge 22 may be provided as a shoulder on the lower part of the crate to allow the stacking element to support the crate. Lugs may be provided on the element and cutouts of varying depth provided on the crate (25', 25'', fig 5) to allow further variation in the internal volume. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249072-A (GB)
Title: Point of sale arrangement
Inventor: SIMPSON DAVID FRANK
IPC: A47F9/04
Filed: 1991-09-04
Abstract: At a checkout counter 10, a conveyor 12 carries purchased items past a price reading station 24. When the items reach the end of the conveyor, they are delivered onto a carousel 30 which has radial arms 32 dividing the surface area into three different compartments. The carousel is motor driven and will be indexed through 120 DEG  when a compartment is full or when one shopper's purchases are complete. The shopper can then pack up his or her purchases from one compartment whilst the next shopper's purchases are being loaded into the next compartment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249595-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for manipulating a friction clutch sub-assembly
Inventor: JACCOD MICHEL
IPC: F16D13/71
Filed: 1991-11-04
Abstract: A clutch sub-assembly comprising a friction plate (2) and a clutch mechanism, which have been stored together, is manipulated so that it can then be assembled with the rest of the clutch. The friction plate (2) has friction pads (23) and a hub (21) with an internal bore, while the clutch mechanism comprises a cover (31) having a fastening flange (39), a declutching means (32, 41) and a pressure plate (33). The sub-assembly is supported in apparatus comprising a jig in the form of a support member (55) and a centring mandrel (80). The friction plate (2) and the clutch mechanism are mounted successively in the support member (55), which has an abutment surface (58) against which the fastening flange (39) of the cover member (31) bears. The mandrel (80) has a portion which engages in the bore of the hub (21) and the mandrel cooperates with a locking or support tool (70). A tool (50) is subsequently used to centre the cover and mount the mechanism on a reaction plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266765-A (GB)
Title: Lighting support
Inventor: HO CHI-KWONG
IPC: F21V21/08
Filed: 1992-04-28
Abstract: A lighting support (14) for a light bulb (11), which lighting support (14) comprises a support member (12), electrically conducting supporting means (13, 26 and 27) provided on one side of the support member (12) for supporting a said light bulb (11), which supporting means (13, 26 and 27) provides electrical connection for an electrical power supply wire, and self-attaching means (21) provided on the opposite side of the support member (12) for releasably attaching the overall lighting support (14) to a surface in a fixed manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253832-A (GB)
Title: Hanger for garment conveyor
Inventor: VAIDA ROBERT M
IPC: B65G17/32
Filed: 1992-06-01
Abstract: A hanger for use in a conveyorized system for transporting limp sheet material has a gripper assembly (12') for quick loading and unloading of a unit of work material onto or off of the hanger. The hanger employs a carrier (104) supporting a plurality of gripper assemblies oriented in a spaced relationship with one another and having means by which the orientation of each of the gripper assemblies may be changed. The carrier (104) has a through hole with transverse slots (120, 124) at the ends with which a transverse pin (116) on a shaft (102) cooperates to hold the carrier in one orientation. The carrier is movable, against a spring bias (132), to move the pin from the slots and to alter its orientation. The carrier comprises a truncated pyramid body with end arms (110, 112) carrying the grippers. The shaft and body can be assembled as shown (in full lines) or upside down (dotted lines, 104'). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270380-A (GB)
Title: Detecting and measuring inhibitors in well fluids
Inventor: BUCK ERWIN
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 1992-09-08
Abstract: Corrosion and scale inhibitors in fluids obtained from a subterranean formation are separated, detected, and quantified by thin layer chromatography through the use of selected developing solvents and visualization reagents. Fluids are e.g. oil or oil/H2O mixtures. Solvents can be hexane and a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and ammonium hydroxide.
Patent GB-2271581-A (GB)
Title: Portable toilet cabin
Inventor: TAGG RICHARD LEACH
IPC: E03D5/00
Filed: 1992-10-15
Abstract: A portable toilet cabin comprising a toilet bowl having a discharge outlet, means defining an enclosure above which the toilet bowl is supported and the toilet bowl being adapted to provide either of:-   (1) a direct discharge from said discharge outlet into the enclosure; or (2) discharge from said discharge outlet into a duct which isolates the discharge outlet from the enclosure and feeds material discharged from the discharge outlet to a position remote from the enclosure.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264211-A (GB)
Title: Radio mode responsive to the position of a moveable antenna
Inventor: KIEM JOSHUA P
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1992-07-10
Abstract: A portable radiotelephone (200) has an antenna (213) that is moveable between a retracted (313) and an extended (314) position and is capable of either radiating an output signal or receiving an input signal when disposed in both the retracted (313) and the extended (314) position. The portable radiotelephone (200) has a first predetermined operating mode when the antenna (213) is disposed in the retracted position (313) and a second predetermined operating mode when the antenna (213) is disposed in the extended (314) position.
Patent GB-2273274-A (GB)
Title: Bicycles with detachable front and rear shopping carriers.
Inventor: BULBECK CHRISTOPHER SANDERSON
IPC: B62J7/02
Filed: 1993-04-27
Abstract: The shopping carriers 3 are detachable, so that the bicycle can be used with or without them. Brackets (5, 6) are welded to the front and rear frame members of the bicycle so that the carriers can be locked using locks 4. The rear wheel can be smaller than the front wheel to accommodate the rear carrier, which may be supported by a detachable rack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279254-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for self-administration of a medicament
Inventor: DAVIDSON GUY
IPC: A61M35/00
Filed: 1993-05-25
Abstract: Apparatus which allows the self-administration of a medicant to parts of the body not readily accessible or visible is disclosed. The apparatus is intended for the self-treatment of e.g. genital warts and comprises a spatula 10 and a separate mirror. The spatula has loops or holes at its ends which retain the liquid medicant to be applied. The mirror has a pivotted lid which can also act as a stand.
Patent GB-2278375-A (GB)
Title: Glass fibre reinforced fencing panels
Inventor: PRICE RAYMOND
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: Garden panels are produced from polyester resin reinforced with timber and chop strand glass fibre matting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273992-A (GB)
Title: Thermal transfer sheet
Inventor: OBATA HITOSHI
IPC: B41M5/26
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: A thermal transfer sheet that can be used several times in printing to transfer colorant with a thermal head comprises a substrate film (1) and hot-melt ink coating (2) comprising a first ink layer (3) and second ink layer (4). The first ink layer (3) comprises a wax and a colorant, and the second ink layer (4) comprises a supercooling resin incompatible with said wax and a colorant. The supercooling resin is preferably a linear saturated polyester. A primer layer (5) may be applied on the substrate to aid adhesion of first ink layer and a layer (6) may be applied to the back of the substrate to prevent the substrate sticking to the thermal head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286142-A (GB)
Title: Energy beam butt welding of forged and cast metal
Inventor: HEDUVAN MARTIN MICHAEL
IPC: B23K15/00
Filed: 1994-01-27
Abstract: When using an energy beam, such as an electron beam, to butt weld forged metal (6) to cast metal (5), a double butt weld (X, Y, Z) is formed in order to minimize the crack length in the heat affected zone. The technique is particularly suitable for welding a replacement outer rear flange to a diffuser case of a turbine engine.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292003-A (GB)
Title: Direct chip attach
Inventor: MEDLOCK KATHERINE MARGARET
IPC: H01L23/24
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: The area required for wirebond direct chip attach on a flexible substrate 30 is reduced by countersinking the chip 10. A spacer layer 70 or an indentation in a heatsink 20 may be used to recess a chip 10 relative to a flexible substrate 30. This enables shorter wirebonds 40 and less encapsulation 60 to be employed. A protection layer 50 is applied over a wiring pattern carried by the substrate 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287424-A (GB)
Title: Tube plugging
Inventor: SHIM SANG-HAN
IPC: B23K20/08
Filed: 1994-08-02
Abstract: A plugging assembly for sealing a leaking tube of a heat exchanger comprises a plug, with explosive 12 of 3.2g/m to 8.5g/m charged in the central portion and a buffer of ductile polyethylene resin 13 encircling said explosive but leaving a certain empty space in said plug under a hemispherical end 11. The outer circumference has two or six grooves or prominences of 0.25mm to 0.45mm in depth or height formed according to the purposes, (either for provisional or permanent plugging) said grooves containing four to five annular rings of an alloy of gold and nickel inside them. A leaking defective tube, is plugged by connecting the explosive in the central portion of the plug with a detonator 22 outside by a connecting wire 20 and firing. Detonator 22 is housed in a silencer box 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282215-A (GB)
Title: Igniter for a fluid burning appliance
Inventor: TIMBRELL PHILIP
IPC: F23Q3/00
Filed: 1994-09-21
Abstract: An igniter for a fluid burning appliance, e.g. a domestic gas cooker, has an electrode 3 which extends into passage 2 in insulating ceramic housing 1 and which has passage 5 crimped at 13 about electrical lead 7 stripped of insulation 9. The electrode and lead are sealed within housing 1 by adhesive. Electrode taper 12 is drawn into passage 2 to aid sealing. The electrode-lead connection is said to reduce leakage paths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283702-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotographic system
Inventor: TAKAHATA TOSHIYA
IPC: G03G9/08
Filed: 1994-10-12
Abstract: When transferring an image from a latent image carrier drum (101) to a recording member (107), using a transfer roller (104) charged to a high voltage, the aerated bulk density R of the toner used to form an image on the member satisfies the relationship R 0.3500+(0.001xH), where H represents the JISA hardness of the roller. A relationship between the amount of external additives added to resin particles in the toner, and the logarithmic value of the resistance of the transfer roller, is also disclosed. Similarly, a relationship between the current value of a means for applying a bias, and the resistance of the transfer roller is given. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286467-A (GB)
Title: Bistable nematic liquid crystal device
Inventor: BRYAN-BROWN GUY PETER
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 1995-02-08
Abstract: A bistable nematic liquid crystal cell is provided with a bigrating on at least one cell wall. The bigrating is a grating or shaped surface that permits liquid crystal molecules to lie in two different angular directions, eg 45 DEG  or 90 DEG  apart. The big ratings may be symmetric or asymmetric, in which latter case an amount of surface tilt is obtained. Appropriate surface tilt on both cell walls may give a splayed molecular configuration in both switched states and enable flexoelectric coupling to be employed. Alternatively, chiral ions may be included in the liquid crystal and the cell switched by the use of DC pulses.
Patent GB-2287060-A (GB)
Title: Push lever latch operating mechanism
Inventor: TINDALL MELVYN ALAN
IPC: E05B7/00
Filed: 1995-03-06
Abstract: A latch mechanism comprising pushing means (28) which may operate vertically. The pushing means (28) being operable to bush a first lever (42) which is positioned to act upon a second lever (50). The second lever (50) operates to turn a spindle (52). The turning of the spindle effects retraction of a locking mechanism associated with the spindle. The first lever acts vertically downwardly on the second lever. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299530-A (GB)
Title: A rotary union for dispensing sealing compound to an orbiting can end lining station
Inventor: WORTH JOHN NUMA
IPC: B05C11/10
Filed: 1995-04-06
Abstract: A rotary union for dispensing of a single central supply of water-based sealing compound to an orbiting can end lining station includes a rotating reservoir 1 inside a stationary housing 2 with a dip tube 3 carried by the housing extending down below the liquid level of the reservoir. A sensor 4 in the ceiling of the housing determines the liquid level for controlling the admission of the compound through the dip tube in response to the level sensed. The interior of the housing is pressurised by an air supply 11. An air-tight rotary seal 7 is arranged below the reservoir and out of contact with the sealing compound.
Patent GB-2288801-A (GB)
Title: HIV protease inhibitors useful for the treatment of aids
Inventor: HOLLOWAY KATHERINE M
IPC: C07D217/26
Filed: 1995-04-24
Abstract: Compounds of formula   <IMAGE> where the symbols are as defined in the specification, are HIV protease inhibitors which are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and in the treatment of aids, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibodies or vaccines.
Patent GB-2304512-A (GB)
Title: Hinged rod tip
Inventor: DAY ROGER JOHN
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1995-09-01
Abstract: A hinged rod tip accessory comprising a body which screw threads into standard ledger rod tips. The hinged rod tip serves as a sensitive indicator of fish bites with the following advantages over conventional swing and quiver tip accessories :  considerably less resistance is imparted to the fishing line, and thence to the bait when moved, due to the construction and method of operation. there is no 'side play' of the tip in windy conditions, due to the construction and monoplanar method of operation there is an increase in casting efficiency and accuracy due to the construction and monoplanar action of the hinge different weighting manufactured in at the tip suit the invention to different fish and fishing conditions.