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Patent GB-2283492-A (GB)
Title: Protection of metal from rust or other corrosion
Inventor: LOWREY KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: C09D123/28
Filed: 1994-10-11
Abstract: A method of protecting a metal substrate against corrosion, comprising applying to the substrate a coating of a hardenable composition comprising a liquid carrier medium, halogenated rubber as binder, an acid acceptor, a filler, a curing or hardening agent and an accelerator, and allowing or causing the coating to harden. The invention also provides a composition comprising a solution of halogenated rubber in organic solvent, the rubber, prior to being dissolved in the solvent, being compounded with one or more inert inorganic fillers and optionally one or more pigments.
Patent GB-2281015-A (GB)
Title: Computer display system
Inventor: KURIKKO JARMO
IPC: G09G5/06
Filed: 1993-04-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a display system in a computer, comprising a video display unit and display adapter (19, 19, 21 - 22) controlled by a processor (1) over an address and data bus thereof. In the invention, a one-way or two-way serial data communication channel is established between the display unit and the display adapter, the data communication channel utilizing at least one standard video signal line. The display adapter (10) comprises a serial communication controller (100) comprising an addressable transmission shift register (101) to which data is written in blocks of at least one byte and from which data is transmitted over the data communication channel in serial form in synchronization with a transmission clock; and/or an addressable reception shift register (102) which receives data from the data communication channel in serial form in synchronization with a reception clock and from which data is read in parallel form in blocks of at least one byte. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285103-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of solenoid valves, a plug and a printed circuit board in a control housing particularly for control of a variable speed gearbox
Inventor: SCHLITZER FRANZ
IPC: F16H61/00
Filed: 1994-12-12
Abstract: In an arrangement of solenoid valves 21 to 26, a central plug 27 and a printed circuit board 28 on a control housing 29 particularly of a shift device of a toothed-wheel variable speed gearbox, the printed circuit board 28 which secures the central plug 27 by means of a receptacle 43 is clamped in directly on the control housing 29 with the involvement of retainers 41 for the solenoid valves 21 to 26. The printed circuit has through holes for the solenoid valves 21 to 26 and a receptacle for the central plug 27. Sets of solenoid valves are preferably retained by a single retainer 41. A start inhibit switch 71 may also be integrated into the printed circuit board. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284786-A (GB)
Title: Liquid permeable quilted film laminates
Inventor: ZELAZOSKI GREGORY ALAN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: A quilted film laminate 10 comprises a film 12 having a plurality of generally parallel slits 18 laminated to a substrate layer 14 such as a fibrous nonwoven web. Due to processing conditions, once the slit film layer and substrate layer have been laminated to one another, the composite is allowed to retract thereby giving the composite a puckered or quilted appearance with an undulating surface. The undulating surface also causes the slits to form a plurality of openings which are generally perpendicular to the central plane of the film. The composite so produced has a wide variety of uses including a cover material or body side liner for personal care absorbent products. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-945457-A (GB)
IPC: F17C3/00
Abstract: 945,457. Freezing soil. CONCH INTERNATIONAL METHANE Ltd. Sept. 14, 1962 [Nov. 2, 1961], No. 35058/62. Heading E1F. Fins 2, preferably a continuous helical fin, are provided on the external surface of a cooling tube 1 which is to be screwed down into the earth prior to a refrigerant being circulated through the tube. Specification 894,762 is referred to.
Patent GB-2301168-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief valve
Inventor: MCWILLIAM JAMES IAN
IPC: F16K11/10
Filed: 1995-05-15
Abstract: A pressure relief valve has two pistons 5, 6 and a shuttle plug 7 which operate within a cylindrical bore such that liquid may be relieved from an enclosed volume, particularly a gate valve chamber, via a connection to a primary port 1 through one of two auxiliary ports 2, 3, in a direction and at a pressure determined by whichever of the two auxiliary ports is at the higher pressure. Flow of liquid from one auxiliary port to another is automatically prevented, as is flow from either auxiliary port to the primary port. The pressure relief device operates on a pressure balance principle. The higher of the pressures in the ports 2, 3 moves the pistons 5, 6 and the intervening plug 7 towards the port at lower pressure. Excess pressure in the primary port 1 then lifts the piston adjacent the auxiliary port at the higher pressure from the plug 7, thus opening a flow path through the piston.
Patent GB-2301239-A (GB)
Title: Electric converter
Inventor: SOAR STEPHEN
IPC: H02M5/293
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: In a voltage regulator converter circuit comprising an input 20 and an output 25, an input signal can be controlled by applying a high frequency switching signal (1KHz - 30MHz) to an input circuit 12, 13, 16 and 17. An output of the circuit is obtained via an inductor 28 and a capacitor 29. The input can be DC to 500Hz and the output can be DC or AC. Switches 12, 13, 16 and 17 can be thyristors, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors or IGBi transistors. Diodes 11, 14, 15 and 18 are connected in series with the switches 12, 13, 16 and 17. In an alternative embodiment (Fig 9) the four switches can be connected in series between an AC input and an output is obtained from a centre point of the series connection via an inductor (106) and a capacitor (107). A further aspect (Fig 10) relates to transformer coupled input and output switching stages. A still further aspect relates to a method of transforming or regulating an input signal by controlling a switch to vary the on-off times of the switch.
Patent GB-2291480-A (GB)
Title: Combined fuel injection pump and nozzle
Inventor: BINVERSIE GREGORY J
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A fuel injection pump and nozzle assembly 9 includes a housing 21, 63 fixed to an engine cylinder head 16 and defining a high reluctance gap 77. The assembly 9 incorporates a low pressure fuel chamber 79 and a tubular member 121, extending in the housing into the low pressure fuel chamber 79, having an axial bore 127 communicating with the low pressure fuel chamber 79 and defining a high pressure fuel chamber 156. A nozzle assembly 12 fixed to the housing 63 communicates with the axial bore 127, through a non-return valve 401 and includes a valve member 201 moveable to an open position in response to a fuel pressure in the high pressure fuel chamber 156 above a predetermined level. The non-return valve member (401, 411, Fig. 3) is of soft rubber to reduce seating noise. The tubular armature 151 is reciprocated on the member 121 by operation of the coil 139. A valve (205, Fig. 2) in the armature 151 is seated to close communication between the chambers 79 and 156. A screw 341 provides armature stroke adjustment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294391-A (GB)
Title: Folding screen for personal shower
Inventor: CHUTE NIGEL ANTHONY
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 1995-09-12
Abstract: A shower screen is shown for use with a personal shower system fitted above a bath. A flexible membrane 1001 is extendible over an open rim of the bath so as direct water into the bath. A single support strut 1004 (or 202 in figure 2) is arranged to pivot about a pivotal bracket 1106 (or 201 in figure 2) located against a wall 1005 by an angle of less than forty five degrees. In its extended position the membrane is supported over the bath with a bottom edge 1101 of the membrane overlapping an inside surface 106 of the bath. When in a retracted position the membrane is folded up close to the wall 1103 with its bottom edge 1101 remaining substantially at its lower end towards the bath rim. The pivotable end of the strut may be translationally fixed by the pivotal bracket 202 as shown in figure 2 or, when the strut is in a retracted position, may slide vertically within the pivotal bracket 1106 as shown in figure 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307137-A (GB)
Title: Communications addressing network
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM NEIL
IPC: H04M1/27
Filed: 1995-11-04
Abstract: A communications addressing network (100) includes a communication terminal (101) and at least a first network node (103) for communicating between a first communication terminal (101) and a second communication terminal (105). This communications addressing network (100) allows a calling user to create a communication request for communicating to the second communication terminal (105). The communication request includes commonly known information such as an end users name, an organization that the end user is associated with and a type of service used to communicate.
Patent GB-2313826-A (GB)
Title: Containers
Inventor: HURT PAUL
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: An eight sided container has, at least one end thereof, flaps (1-8) hingedly attached to each of its sides (11-18). Each flap (1-8) is attached to at least one other flap by adhesive and some of the flaps (1-4) have fold lines formed thereacross such that when a base assembly is constructed from the flaps the assembly can be folded over on itself at the fold lines to enable the container to be collapsed.
Patent GB-2315203-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for piercing cheese
Inventor: BAILEY NEIL
IPC: A01J25/16
Filed: 1996-07-13
Abstract: Apparatus for piercing cheese 10 which are cylindrical comprises parallel rollers 16 positioned to support cheeses 10 with their axes X parallel with axes Y of rotation of the rollers 16. The rollers are indexed at intervals to rotate the cheeses 10 through a selected angle for each indexing step. Two sets 30, 32 of spaced parallel needles 34 are reciprocated in a direction lengthwise of the needles towards and away from the cheeses on the roller 16 in timed relation with the indexing to move the needles 34 whilst the cheeses 10 are stationary towards them to pierce the cheeses 10 and to withdraw the needles from the cheeses before the next indexing step of the rollers 16. A plurality of cheeses may be pierced simultaneously.
Patent GB-2306933-A (GB)
Title: Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring Buoy.
Inventor: NANDAKUMAR BHASKARAN NAIR
IPC: B63B22/00
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: An offshore terminal mooring buoy 10 of the catenary anchor leg mooring (CALM) type includes a buoy 12 which is designed to dive at an angle downwardly through large swells during bad weather. The buoy 12 has a wedge shaped side cross-section including an inwardly angled upper sidewall 36 that not only causes the buoy to dive through large swells, but also reduces its drag coefficient so that undue stresses will not be placed on the buoy's anchor chains 14 as it dives through the water. The bottom submerged portion 38 of the buoy can also incorporate a wedged shape to decrease its drag coefficient further. Preferably, the buoy also has a hexagonal shaped top cross-section which further reduces the buoy's drag coefficient, and makes the buoy easy to fabricate.
Patent GB-2306964-A (GB)
Title: Acrylic resin composition for molding artificial marble articles
Inventor: KOBAYASHI KAZUNORI
IPC: C08K5/01
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: An acrylic resin composition for artificial marble comprises at least one additive selected from silicone oil, surface active agent (eg N-methyl pyrrolidone) coupling agent (eg a silane), reactive monomer (eg styrene), reactive oligomer (acrylic-containing polysiloxane) and paraffin. The composition is press molded eg to form wash basins.
Patent GB-2302071-A (GB)
Title: Non-distorting blind spot mirror
Inventor: UNG LY WENG
IPC: B60R1/08
Filed: 1995-07-31
Abstract: A non-distorting blind spot mirror unit which employs a triangular prism mirror (30) mounted adjacent a driver (D) of a vehicle to enable the driver to view the blind spot area without any distortion of vision. The triangular prism mirror unit has three plane surfaces (31, 32, 33), the rear surface (31) being blocked. By blocking the rear surface of the prism, the image entering one of the front surfaces (for example 32) will appear on the other front surface (for example 33). Therefore the triangular prism mirror, when properly mounted, provides a clear vision for the driver of a vehicle giving access to the blind spot area.
Patent GB-2309561-A (GB)
Title: Virus detection and removal apparatus for computer networks
Inventor: CHEN EVA
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1996-09-25
Abstract: A system for detecting and eliminating viruses on a computer network includes a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) proxy server, for controlling the transfer of files and a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) proxy server for controlling the transfer of mail messages through the system. The FTP proxy server and SMTP proxy server run concurrently with the normal operation of the system and operate in a manner such that viruses transmitted to or from the network in files and messages are detected before transfer into or from the system. The FTP proxy server and SMTP proxy server scan all incoming and outgoing files and messages, respectively before transfer for viruses and then transfer the files and messages, only if they do not contain any viruses. A method for processing a file before transmission into or from the network includes the steps of: receiving the data transfer command and file name; transferring the file to a system node; performing virus detection on the file; determining whether the file contains any viruses; transferring the file from the system to a recipient node if the file does not contain a virus; and deleting the file if the file contains a virus.
Patent GB-2323671-A (GB)
Title: Vessel contents sensor
Inventor: SKYE DAVID ALBERT
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 1997-03-27
Abstract: A vessel contents sensor 1 is provided for non-intrusive sensing of the level of the contents, such as a liquid 6, of a vessel 3. The sensor is a capacitive sensor with an input plate 10 and a pick-up plate 14. A third common plate 12 which acts as a common reference can also be provided. The plates are disposed on a sloping support 8 which is suitable for supporting the base 4 of the vessel. The support is angled to the horizontal such that the input plate is higher than the pick-up plate. The signal from the pick-up plate provides an output indicating the gradual depletion of the level of the liquid in the vessel as the liquid gradually uncovers the input plate.
Patent GB-2314164-A (GB)
Title: A method and device to measure fluid parameters
Inventor: JONES TERENCE VALENTINE
IPC: G01N25/18
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: A method and device to measure a fluid parameter such as the temperature or gas composition of a high temperature fluid and which have particular application to compressible unsteady flowing fluid and rapidly changing temperatures of high temperature gases, e.g. in a gas turbine engine duct, make use of at least two temperature sensing elements which are pre-set to different temperatures, and the parameter of the fluid is determined from temperature readings of said sensing elements taken at least two time instants. The method may be applied to the measurement of fluid temperature by determining differing heat transfer rates from the temperature history of temperature sensors initially set to different temperatures before exposure to the fluid. Using additional information from a Pitot probe, gas composition of binary flows can also be determined. A number of probe structures comprising a pair of temperature sensors are described, and different ways of pre-heating one of the sensors. The probe shown has sensors 15,16 each comprising a platinum film element at the end of a quartz rod, and a heater 17 to pre-heat one of the sensing elements.
Patent GB-2326316-A (GB)
Title: Sampling a synchronous pattern from read data including an error from a recording medium
Inventor: JUNG JI-WON
IPC: G11B27/30
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: A system clock signal is received and the starting portion of each digital data region concerning the read data from the recording medium having an optional track structure is counted (202) by using the received system clock signal. The counting value is compared (204) with a standard counting value and the present data region is judged according to the compared result. A same random synchronous signal as a synchronous pattern concerning the data region judged from each data region of the read data, is generated. A first and a second sampling signal are generated (212, 214) in a synchronization block of a unit based on the first and the second synchronous patterns generated from the random synchronous signal. A normal synchronous pattern concerning each data region is sampled based on the random synchronous signal and on the first and the second sampling signals. An accurate synchronous pattern concerning each data region can be obtained irrespective of the presence of an error. The digital data is from a video tape or CD-ROM.
Patent GB-2328774-A (GB)
Title: Device for indicating cleaning requirement for garment
Inventor: PROSSER DAVID JOHN
IPC: G09F11/00
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: A device (1) for displaying the number of times a garment has been worn and when the garment needs to be cleaned before being worn again comprises a top panel (4) having an aperture (3) to enable the device to hung on a coathanger (2), a central panel (5) having an array of bubbles (8) of a sheet of plastic bubble material exposed through apertures therein and a discount token (6) removably attached to the bottom of the central panel (5). Each time the garment on the hanger is worn, a bubble (8) is ruptured by the user and when all the bubbles have been ruptured the user removes the token (6) and presents it with the garment to the launderette or dry cleaner to claim a discount. In a first alternative, the bubbles may be replaced by a scratch pad (Figure 3). In a second alternative, the bubbles may be replaced by a rotatable wheel associated with a graduated indicator (Figure 4).
Patent GB-972550-A (GB)
IPC: B60G5/047
Abstract: 972,550. Vehicle bodies. YORK TRAILER CO. Ltd. Dec. 22, 1960 [Sept. 25, 1959], No. 44141/60. Divided out of 946,542. Heading B7B. In a trailer or semi-trailer having a box like body portion, the side and end walls are attached to corner posts comprising a curved exterior surface 2 and a right-angled bracket 16. The corner post is formed as a casting and is provided with grooves or sockets 8 and 10 and shoulders 12 and 14 for the reception and attachment of the side walls of the vehicle. The vehicle body may comprise lining sheets 18 and 20 attached to the bracket and to flanges 22 and 24 upon the corner posts, which may be used in the construction of the vehicle claimed in Specification 946,542.
Patent GB-2333701-A (GB)
Title: Floor covering
Inventor: JONAS MARK
IPC: A47G27/02
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: A mat is provided in which the mat has a plurality of projections (2) for engaging a floor. The mat is impregnated with an antibacterial agent.
Patent GB-2319588-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable flow regulator device
Inventor: TATAREK ANDREW RICHARD THOMAS
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: An adjustable gas flow regulator device primarily for use in medical care, said device comprising a two-part body (8/25) having a high pressure gas inlet connector (1) and a gas outlet connector (16) mounted thereon. Mounted within the body is a conventional regulator comprising a piston (9) axially movable in a stepped bore (46/47). Mounted between the output of the regulator and the outer connector (16) is a flow selector device comprising a flow selecting member (13) rotatable by means of a knob (31). The flow selecting member (13) is formed with a plurality of radially extending bores (54) in the outer part of each of which is fitted a setting plug which may be externally adjustable by a tool (not shown). The inner part of each bore forms part of the route by which gas passes to the outer connector and the flow of gas through each such inner part can thus be adjusted by means of the setting plug so that, at each respective angular position of knob (31), a different flow setting can be obtained, as necessary.
Patent GB-2336040-A (GB)
Title: A bracket
Inventor: CITYNSKYJ MARK ANDREW
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: A bracket (10) for use with rectangular cross-section channel, tube or bar material comprises a body (11) having a rectangular cavity (12) to receive an item of said material, and mounting means (15) integral with the body (11) for attachment to another item.
Patent GB-2324806-A (GB)
Title: Article having a sandwich layer coating
Inventor: WELTY RICHARD P
IPC: C25D5/12
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer coating comprising a nickel layer, a chrome layer, a refractory metal layer, preferably zirconium layer, a sandwich layer comprised of a plurality of alternating layers of a refractory metal compound and a refractory metal compound layer, preferably zirconium nitride layer, and a refractory metal oxide layer or a layer comprised of the reaction products of refractory metal, oxygen and nitrogen. The coating provides the color of polished brass to the article and also provides abrasion protection, corrosion protection, and improved acid resistance.
Patent GB-2327680-A (GB)
Title: Filler composition and method and device for filling a cable conduit
Inventor: MAYR ERNST
IPC: E01C11/10
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: A filler composition for back filling an underground channel or conduit for optical fibres or cables, comprises a water-repellant and sealing base material such as bitumen, the composition also containing a flexible granular material such as rubber, the latter enhancing the mechanical protection of the cables. Preferably the rubber is produced by granulating old vehicle tyres and has a particle size of 0.5 - 3 mm. Alternatively the flexible material can be a granulated plastics such as a silicone. the granular material may be dyed to provide a warning during excavation. the invention also comprises a conduit containing a cable and filled with the composition and a method of filling such a conduit using the composition. A filling device for filling a channel according to the method comprises filling funnel for receiving the material, a filling slit at the base of the funnel, a spiral stirrer in the funnel, a conveyor spiral above the filling slit, a guide unit for lowering into the channel to be filled and a pressing unit behind the filling slit for pressing the filler into the channel.
Patent GB-2327669-A (GB)
Title: A coated particulate aggregate material for use in construction
Inventor: AL NAGEIM HASSAN
IPC: C08L95/00
Filed: 1998-08-27
Abstract: A particulate material, suitable for use in the construction of road and airfield surfaces, comprises aggregate particles coated with a set mixture of cement and water, wherein the particles may comprise crushed or uncrushed aggregate, recycled aggregate or artificial aggregate. The coated particles are rougher than the uncoated aggregates. Preferably, natural uncrushed aggregate, e.g. gravels which are smooth and rounded, are coated. Extra lime can be added to the cement, as can microsilicas, setting and/or hardening accelerators, and/or superplasticizers. Additional smaller particulate matter can be included in the coating, some particles of which project from the surface of the coating. The particulate material is made by mixing the aggregate particles with cement, water and any additives, separating the particles by passing over or through vibrating/rotating sieves before the cement sets, and then conveying the separated particles on vibrating conveyor(s) until the cement substantially reaches its initial setting.