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Patent GB-2251469-A (GB)
Title: Quick-acting pipe coupling and quick-acting coupling assembly with tapered flexible socket
Inventor: POLDERVAART LEENDERT
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 1991-12-18
Abstract: A quick-acting coupling for the fluid-tight connection of two parts (8, 1), each with sealing elements (25, 14) with sealing faces, is provided with at least one sealing face having flexible sealing moans, as well as coupling means (26) for connecting said parts in such a way that they do not move relative to each other. In order to simplify the coupling and to reduce its costs, the sealing element of one part has a bevelled end (25) and the sealing element of the other part has a corresponding bevelled socket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264158-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory motion generation for vibratory transport apparatus
Inventor: REEVES LESLIE NEVILLE
IPC: B06B1/16
Filed: 1992-02-15
Abstract: A vibratory motion generator comprises a pair of parallel shafts 12, 13 each mounted eccentrically within a respective tubular member 14, 15. Each shaft 12, 13 has a respective finger 21,22 extending therefrom through a slot in the respective tubular member, and between respective guides 25, 26, 27, 28 mounted on brackets 29, 30 each providing an eccentric load. The shaft 12 is driven by a pulley 18 and belt 17 from a motor 16, whilst torque is transmitted from shaft 12 to shaft 13 via meshing toothed wheels 19 and 20 which ensures that the shafts are driven synchronously in opposite senses. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264761-A (GB)
Title: Integral pipe coupling with reflex pipe end
Inventor: PARDY RONALD
IPC: B29C53/34
Filed: 1992-02-25
Abstract: A quick-fit push-on coupling particularly suitable for the automotive industry is made integral with a pipeline (6) of nylon or other suitable plastics material. The coupling has a reflex end (8) which latches onto a ring (3) of a co-operating member (1) to which the coupling is attached. The reflex end (8) may lie outside the pipeline (6) or within an enlarged facetted section (7) of the pipe. The coupling is by forming a blow moulding process. The pipeline is heated and blown into a mould. The enlarged section is severed from the pipeline and the end is folded back on either internally or externally to form a reflex end (8). The coupling may be sealed on the co-operating member with the aid of a Neoprene ring (4). The coupling may be removed with the aid of a tool which lifts the reflex end (8) from engagement with the ring (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256109-A (GB)
Title: Transforming a two-dimensional image video signal on to a three-dimensional surface
Inventor: KURASHIGE MASAFUMI
IPC: G06T15/80
Filed: 1992-04-08
Abstract: Apparatus for transforming a two-dimensional input video signal on to a three-dimensional surface and for depicting illumination thereof by a spot light source, transforms 30 the two-dimensional video signal in accordance with a mapping data signal on to the three-dimensional surface. A spot light source signal including first and second data signals is generated, the first data signal representing the direction of the axis of a spot light source and the second data signal representing a radius of the spot light source. A spot light key signal Ko is generated 22 based on the second data signal and a distance signal representing distances between locations on the three-dimensional surface and the axis of the spot light source based on the first data signal and the mapping data signal. At least one of a luminance component Y and hue components U, V of at least one of the two-dimensional video image signal and the transformed two-dimensional video image signal is modified 32 in accordance with the spot light key signal Ko. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273585-A (GB)
Title: Temporary password access.
Inventor: MURPHY FRANK
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: An access control circuit allows access to data in storage devices according to a user password. Additional access rights may be temporarily assigned by the access control circuit by reference to a security record which specifies relationships with blocks of data associated with other passwords. This allows versatility in controlling access to records while maintaining strict control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269049-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory device
Inventor: LEE DONG-JAE
IPC: H01L27/105
Filed: 1993-03-08
Abstract: An integrated semiconductor RAM memory cell array region (100) and peripheral circuit region (400) incorporates a triple well structure comprising a first n-type well (22, 81) formed in a p-type substrate (70) and biased by a first bias voltage (Vcc), a p-type well (23, 83) formed in the first well and biased by a second bias voltage (Vbb), and a further n-type well, which is a region of an MOS transistor, formed in the p-type well and connected to the second bias voltage. The substrate may be arranged to receive a third bias voltage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276187-A (GB)
Title: Plastic casing for a door frame
Inventor: WU MING-HSIN
IPC: E06B1/34
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: A plastic casing for a door frame 0, particularly to shield a decayed or damaged door frame, uses 2 front and a back "F" shaped slats 11 and 12 joined together by fitting one of the cross pieces 112 of one of the slats into the gap 123 between the cross pieces 121 and 122 of the other slate to form a casing of which the width can be adjusted to the same size as the width of the door frame, a long cap 126 is used to cover up the screws or nails after installation, thus forming a casing of the door frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281379-A (GB)
Title: Hot water supply system
Inventor: BUICK JAMES MELVILLE
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 1993-08-23
Abstract: A hot water supply system is based on a two stage contra-flow heat exchanger 1 using a hot primary fluid to heat secondary water. A measurement of the temperature attained by the secondary water at the junction 10 of the heat exchanger stages is used to predict the secondary water outlet temperature and to control the flow of primary fluid in order to stabilise the secondary water outlet temperature. The primary fluid flow is controlled electrically or electronically by actuation or speed control of a pump 13 or by a valve in response to a thermocouple, thermistor or bimetallic sensor. Alternatively, the control means may be actuated mechanically by a wax, bimetallic or shape memory alloy sensor. The primary fluid may be steam instead of hot water. A remote temperature adjuster 21, e.g. for a shower, may be provided. The second stage of the heat exchanger may be detachable for de-scaling. Single and plural heat exchange constructions are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281850-A (GB)
Title: Food product
Inventor: JULL HARVEY WILLIAM
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: A food product comprises grated meat, produced conveniently by reconstituting a body of meat, pressing into a desired shape, and moving the body into engagement with a grating machine at a low temperature. The grated meat may be used as part of a salad, on a pizza topping, in a stir-fry, as a filling for baked potato, as an ingredient for a sauce, for toasting, and a variety of other purposes, and may be provided by red meat, white meat, poultry, ham or the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272035-A (GB)
Title: Safety means for bale opening machine
Inventor: KRANEFELD ANDREAS
IPC: F16P3/14
Filed: 1993-10-14
Abstract: Safety means for a textile fibre bale opening machine wherein the machine is surrounded by a beam path 7 of a transmitting and receiving device 5, 6 leaving an access opening to loading station 26 which can be entered by a transport vehicle 18, which opening may be closed by further beams 7' (Fig 1b) or 7'' so that moving machine parts in the danger zone can be stopped when the beam path is interrupted. Before and after each entry of the transport vehicle 18 into the region of the loading station a switch-over may be triggered by means of a signal transmitter 15, allowing the transport vehicle to be driven in and out without stopping the bale opening machine. The machine may comprise loading car 10, reserve bale conveyor 25, bale transport conveyor 24 and take-off device 2. The beam generating means may be a light barrier, light curtain or helium-neon laser. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272925-A (GB)
Title: Drill string protection
Inventor: POWADA FREDERICK
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1993-11-19
Abstract: A wear resistant sheath 2 for a cylindrical drill string component 1 includes a matrix, e.g. of steel, snugly embracing the drill string component 1 and in which is embedded a spaced array of hard substantially cylindrical pins 3, which are disposed substantially radially with one end 4 disposed substantially at the outer surface of the sheath, and the other end 5 in contact with the component and being embedded therein to lock the sheath to the component. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273857-A (GB)
Title: Increasing movement of mouse cursor
Inventor: HILL TAPIO
IPC: G06F3/0489
Filed: 1993-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of and an arrangement for controlling the cursor movement on a computer display by means of a pointing device such as a mouse. The mouse driver, which is installed in the computer, converts the manually caused movement of the ball of the mouse to a corresponding scaled movement of the cursor on the display. In accordance with the invention, the mouse driver has a first mode, in which the cursor is moved on the display only as long as the mouse ball is in movement and only a distance that is directly proportional to its travel, and a second mode which is activated when a predetermined one of the control buttons of the mouse is activated and in which the movement 22 of the cursor that is caused by a short movement 21 of the mouse ball is continued 22A in the same direction after the movement of the ball has stopped until said predetermined one of the control buttons is released, the cursor reaches the edge of the display or a new direction of movement is initiated by a movement of the mouse ball. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273774-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for analyzing an ultrasonic image of an animal or carcass
Inventor: LIU YUJUN
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 1993-12-17
Abstract: The method involves recognizing muscle interfaces of an animal or carcass from an ultrasonic image of a muscle area1 determining marbling scores of a muscle of an animal or carcass from an ultrasonic image of the muscle and detecting an outline of a muscle from an ultrasonic image of an animal or carcass. A computer is programmed to analyse the image to perform the above functions. Fig. 2 shows the processing steps required to perform the recognition function while Fig. 4 (not shown) details the steps required to perform the marbling scores determination. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285737-A (GB)
Title: Food preparation board
Inventor: YOUNG MARTIN EDWARD
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 1994-01-25
Abstract: A food preparation board (1) has upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface having a planar (food preparation) region (4) and a dished region (7) adjacent to the planar region (4) extending below the surface of the planar region in use. The dished region (7) serves to collect liquids which have run off the planar food preparation region (4), so that they can be used. One or more channels (10, 11) may extend from the dished region (7) around at least part of the periphery of the planar region, so that liquids running from the edges of the planar region (4) are directed to the dished region (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283038-A (GB)
Title: Structure for reinforcing an earth embankment
Inventor: SHIMADA SHUNSUKE
IPC: E02D17/18
Filed: 1994-03-21
Abstract: A reinforced earth embankment comprises a plurality retaining members 2 on the outer surface of the earth embankment secured to reinforcing members 4 embedded in the embankment, the upper and lower ends of adjacent retaining members 2 being connected to one another. The retaining members 2 are grids formed of a plurality of generally vertical risers 2c connected to one another by generally horizontal cross bars 2d, the risers 2c being bent at at least one of their upper and lower ends to form legs 2b embedded in the embankment and connected to the reinforcing members 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288901-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system with foam detection unit
Inventor: MARRERO PEDRO FRANCISCO
IPC: G08B29/10
Filed: 1994-04-30
Abstract: The invention concerns an alarm system comprising a container 12, 25 housing an alarm circuit 44 arranged to be activated to produce a sound and/or light alarm signal, and a foam detector 55 arranged to initiate the alarm circuit if the presence of foam is detected, the foam detector comprising a radiation source (58, Fig 3) reflector means (59), and a photosensor arranged (60) to sense the radiation from the source after multiple reflections by the reflector means in the absence of foam or liquid but not to receive the radiation in the presence of foam on a substantial part of the reflector means, or vice-versa, a change between the presence or absence of received radiation being arranged to initiate the alarm circuit. The detector is preferably a sealed unit from which the radiation escapes when the exterior of the unit is covered with foam. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277779-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection valve
Inventor: TOMIITA YUKIO
IPC: F02M51/08
Filed: 1994-05-04
Abstract: When the valve element 8 is in the valve open position, a fuel metering passage 20 is formed between the valve seat 12 and the element or between the pin 14 and the outlet 20. Fuel metering passages 24 are formed between the surfaces 23 of the element portion 21 and the guide bore 11 and fuel metering passages 17a are formed between the flat portions 17 of the sliding contact portion 15 and the guide bore 11. The relationship between the pressure loss percentage P2 of the fuel passages 24 and the pressure loss percentage P3 of the fuel passages 17a is P2 / P3 / 6% of the total pressure loss. The flow cross section of the passage 20 when the valve is open is greater than passages 24 which is greater than the passages formed by flats 18 of the contact portion 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279587-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the treatment of gas streams
Inventor: HUNTER GEORGE SHERWOOD
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: Gas at elevated temperature from a compressor (50) is fed to a first cooling coil (14) and thence to a second cooling coil (18) in chamber (16). The cooled gas at line (20) enters a chamber (22) where water and oil (if present) separate. A contaminant free stream of compressed gas is further purified at filter chambers (28, 34). A portion of the gas flow, carrying the liquefied water or water/oil mixture is returned via reducing valve (44) to the interior of chamber (16) where it travels up riser pipe (46) in heat-exchanging relationship with the gas in coil (18) and emerges through port (48) as a condensate-free gas stream, the condensate having re-volatilised after passage through the reducing valve (44). The described arrangement minimises or eliminates watery waste and cools the gas stream without the need for a powered cooler or supply of cooling water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293475-A (GB)
Title: Bar code calculator
Inventor: KEATING GRAHAM
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: A hand held electronic calculator reads bar codes and automatically inputs items and pricing data. A running total of purchases is displayed on an LCD display screen. The bar code calculator is intended to be used by shoppers/consumers.
Patent GB-2288707-A (GB)
Title: Telephone answering device with operating status confirmation means
Inventor: HASHIMOTO KAZUO
IPC: H04M1/65
Filed: 1995-03-22
Abstract: There is provided means for indicating an incoming message recording mode of a telephone answering device, such as a fixed or variable mode, by means of a distinguishable audible signal, which is outputted to speaker (9) or telephone line (L1, L2) via output port (0 - 6), on the following occasions: when one of the mode keys of console (2) is manually operated; when the telephone answering device is set to automatic answer mode by the "AUTO" key operation; and when a predetermined signal entered remotely is received from a telephone line (L1, L2), through a line transformer, amplifier (12) and tone decoder (13). Such a predetermined signal is also used to switch the recording mode by remote control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289381-A (GB)
Title: Outlet sockets for mains cordless telephone base unit
Inventor: YAMASHITA KOJI
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: A flush wall-mount outlet box contains a mains outlet socket 2, a telecommunications outlet socket 3, and affixing means 10 for receiving a cordless telephone base unit 1. The base unit 1 includes a mains plug 4, a telecommunications plug 5 and a hook 7a for attaching to the wall box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295276-A (GB)
Title: Leakage-responsive circuit breaker
Inventor: KITAMURA TAKASHI
IPC: H01H83/02
Filed: 1995-05-15
Abstract: A leakage responsive circuit breaker comprises a plurality of movable contacts 32 each engageable with a fixed contact 31a and a current transformer CT for providing a leakage signal for actuating the tripping mechanism. The current transformer CT is disposed in the currrent path between the fixed contact and a terminal 20a for the fixed contact whereby assembly of the circuit breaker is improved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289141-A (GB)
Title: Lens barrel
Inventor: OKADA TADANORI
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 1993-07-21
Abstract: A lens barrel includes a tube 10 and a tube 12 arranged to move relative to the tube 10 when an operation member 11 is actuated, there being urging means (leaf spring 21 and ball 20 in groove 10b) for holding the movable tube 12 in a predetermined position the urging means being arranged to allow the movable tube to move away from the predetermined position under the influence of an external force. The movable tube may be a lens hood and the external force arising from an accident. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302619-A (GB)
Title: Boost Converter
Inventor: JONES DENNIS
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 1995-06-22
Abstract: A boost converter comprises a boost inductor L B  , a primary switch T 1  , an output stage including a first capacitor C, a first diode D, for isolating the output stage, a secondary switch T 2  in parallel with the primary switch, and a turn-on inductor L TO  . A second diode D 4  and a second capacitor C 2  are arranged in series with the boost inductor L B  , such that the second capacitor C 2  is charged by current previously flowing through the primary switch T 1 when the primary switch is turned off, and subsequently discharged by current previously flowing through the secondary switch T 2  , when the secondary switch is turned off. The turn-on inductor L TO  may be connected between the boost inductor L B  and the first diode D (Figs 10-12). Diode D 4  may comprise three diodes (Fig 12).
Patent GB-2303974-A (GB)
Title: Shielded, sealed connector
Inventor: MADELEY JOHN NIGEL
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: A connector unit (20) is provided with a connector part (21) which interfaces with another connector and a back shell (25,26). The back shell is split into two sections, the first of which attaches to the connector part (21) once wires have been soldered to the connector part. The first back shell section (25) is connected and the resulting cavity filled with resin. The second back shell section (26) is attached to the first back shell section (25) and a conductive shielding layer is electrically connected close to the interface of the two back shell sections. The cavity generated by the second back shell section (26) is then filled with resin, and the connector unit is sealed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304677-A (GB)
Title: Plant pot labelling system
Inventor: MOORE JOHN MAURICE
IPC: G09F3/04
Filed: 1995-09-02
Abstract: A labelling system for a plant pot 10 has a generally planar label 17 with a head 18 at one end joined to the major area 19 of the label by a neck (20). The plant pot 10 has a side wall 11 formed with a panel 14 displaced laterally from the wall 11 with a connecting wall 15 joining the panel 14 to the side wall 11. The head 18 of the label 17 may be pushed through a slot 16 in the connecting wall 15 until the neck (20) of the label is located in the slot 16. A part (21) of the peripheral edge of the label 17 (e.g. uppermost edges of the neck) engages the connecting wall 15 and stabilises the label 17 with respect to the pot 10. Optionally the panel 14 is triangular, extending downwardly from the top of the pot with the slot 16 lying in the connecting wall 15 close to the lowermost point of the triangular panel 14.
Patent GB-2304875-A (GB)
Title: Instantaneous water heater and mixing valve
Inventor: HART KEITH ALAN
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 1995-08-24
Abstract: An instantaneous water heater 1, especially for an electric shower, is supplied with relatively cold water C to be heated therein, and has a mixing valve 2 for mixing the relatively hot water H supplied by the heater 1 with more relatively cold water C for affording a mixed water output M at a required temperature. The mixing valve 2 is designed to increase or decrease the flows of both the relatively hot water H and relatively cold water C in order to maintain the temperature of the mixed water M. If the mixed water is too hot, the mixing valve is adjusted to increase the flows of both hot and cold water. This will reduce the temperature of the mixed water directly, and also indirectly because the temperature of the hot water from the heater will be reduced. Conversely, if the mixed water is too cool, the mixing valve can be adjusted to decrease the flows of both hot and cold water. The mixing valve 2 may be controlled manually, or automatically by means of wax capsule 4.
Patent GB-2293573-A (GB)
Title: Laminate material and absorbent garment comprising the same
Inventor: UITENBROEK DUANE GIRARD
IPC: B32B7/023
Filed: 1995-09-27
Abstract: A laminated material (10), which may be used in an absorbent garment, comprises a first layer of material (12) and a second layer of material (14). The first layer of material includes opaque areas (16) and transparent areas (18). The second layer of material has a coloration which is different than the first layer of material and is adjacent the first layer of material so that the coloration of the second layer of material is visible through the transparent areas (18) of the first layer of material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293384-A (GB)
Title: Methods, agents and kits for detection of organophosphorus compounds
Inventor: MATTHEWS WENDY ALISON
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 1994-05-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel generic antibodies that are specific to groups of organophosphates particularly to a class of organophosphate pesticides in common usage. Further provided are compounds and methods for raising these antibodies, test kits containing them and methods for their use. Particularly provided are antibodies targeted at low molecular weight (i.e. below MW 1000) organophosphorous pesticides methacrifos, pirimphos methyl, etrimfos fenitrothion, chlopyrifos methyl, dichlorvos and malathion. Preferred conjugates of the invention are of the formula (II): (RO)2-P(S)-Z-[Y]-Protein wherein R is as defined above and Z is as O, S or -NH-, Y is a spacer group and "Protein" indicates a protein suitable for use in hapten-protein conjugates for the purpose of raising anflhodies and antisera. Typical and preferred proteins are bovine serum albumin, ovalbumin from chicken egg, keyhole limpet hemocyanin and mixtures of these.