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Patent GB-2255190-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of humidity sensors
Inventor: GREAVES PETER
IPC: G01N19/10
Filed: 1991-03-19
Abstract: A salt slurry (5) in a container (1) with a moisture vapour permeable membrane (2) produces a known humidity within a water-free chamber into which the majority of humidity sensor types (6) can be self sealed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243369-A (GB)
Title: Coating compositions for shatterproofing glass
Inventor: MURATA HIROSHI
IPC: C08G18/61
Filed: 1991-04-10
Abstract: A composition suitable for application to glass substrates to give shatterproofing properties, comprises a polyurethane which is the reaction product of a polycarbonate diol and/or an aliphatic polyester diol, an organic diisocyanate and a chain extender possessing an active hydrogen containing group. The composition further comprises an organic polyisocyanate and optionally a reactive silicone oil. The glass substrates are, in particular, fluorescent lamps.
Patent GB-2243758-A (GB)
Title: A method for producing bread
Inventor: MAGUIRE JOHN HUGH
IPC: A21D8/02
Filed: 1991-04-11
Abstract: A low energy method for producing bread with a relatively high water content without affecting the quality of the bread comprises preparing a dough by mixing at least yeast, flour and water. The protein content of the flour is 10.6% by weight of flour. The water constitutes 60% by weight of the flour and the water and flour are maintained at a temperature just prior to mixing of 18oC and 10.5oC respectively. The dough is mixed and developed using a work level of 9.5 watt hours per Kg of dough. The dough is then proved and baked. It has been found that the water content of the baked bread is 43% by weight of the bread.
Patent GB-2243318-A (GB)
Title: Multi-walled brazed pipe
Inventor: USUI MASAYOSHI
IPC: B21C37/09
Filed: 1991-04-22
Abstract: A multi-walled steel pipe includes at least two pipe bodies P1, P2 of different diameters which overlap with one another. Either the inner surface of the outer pipe body or the outer surface of the inner pipe body is a rough surface having a roughness of 10 to 30  mu  m. The rough surface is made by blasting, etching, or brushing or by the use of rolls. At least one of the overlapping surfaces is plated with copper to provide a brazing layer by which the overlapping surfaces are brazed together. The pipe bodies are double-walled stainless pipes, seamless stainless pipes, or electroseamed pipes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246284-A (GB)
Title: Motor controlling apparatus for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: CHOI SOO YOUNG
IPC: A47L11/29
Filed: 1991-07-11
Abstract: A motor controlling apparatus for a vacuum cleaner suitable for dry suction and water extraction cleaning comprises a motor cut-off switch 6 actuated by a piston 44 as it is drawn downwardly away from its seating should the pressure fall sufficiently in the tank 1 due to clogging of the suction port 12 or filter pocket 14 or a high water level in the tank 1. Rising water in the tank 1 lifts a float 31 up a rod in a perforated cylinder 3 situated beneath the motor 5 and suction pump 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259481-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for handling slabs
Inventor: CARDWELL FRANK
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 1991-09-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for supporting a stack of objects, such as paving slabs, comprises arranging the stack of objects on a support platform 11 and leaning the stack against an abutment member 12. Stability of the stack is ensured by providing a tilt mechanism 16 for inclining the support platform 11 with respect to the horizontal. The apparatus can be made into a trolley by the addition of wheels 13, 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249375-A (GB)
Title: Fluidized crusher/drier
Inventor: KATAOKA FUKUTARO
IPC: F26B17/10
Filed: 1991-10-30
Abstract: A fluidized crusher/drier comprises a generally tower-shaped housing (1), a product discharge outlet (D) provided in the ceiling of the housing; a material supply inlet (15) provided in a lower portion of a housing wall for supplying industrial waste (5) therethrough; a chute surface (14) defining part of the housing wall extending downward from the material supply inlet to the bottom of the housing; at least one inlet (12a, b, c) provided in a lower portion of the housing wall for supplying hot blast; a bottom surface (2) having an arcuate cross section and defining the bottom of the housing; and a single crusher vane wheel (4) provided near the arcuate bottom surface of the housing for rotation over the arcuate bottom surface while maintaining a slight distance from the surface. The surface (2) may be provided by an openable bottom plate (2A). Product discharge is in an entrained flow through outlet (D) and access of coarse matter propelled by the wheel (4) to the outlet (D) is prevented by a damper (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261536-A (GB)
Title: Automatic weather forecasting device
Inventor: SHYU JIA-MING
IPC: G01W1/10
Filed: 1991-11-12
Abstract: An automatic weather forecasting device, independently installed or accompanied with another device, such as an airconditioner, is capable of displaying the current outside weather and forecasting that of the future. There are several sensors mounted outside for measuring weather-related factors such as the temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and luminosity. The sensed data is stored in a memory unit and analysed and compared by a microcomputer for weather forecasting. The microcomputer interpolates predicted values for the weather parameters based on previously sensed and stored values. The results will be displayed on an indoor or outdoor display unit. The device is also capable of self-learning for adaptively correcting the sensing and forecasting errors caused by the installation in a specific place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261751-A (GB)
Title: Clock mechanisms
Inventor: JINKS ALAN SIDNEY MICHAEL
IPC: G04B15/00
Filed: 1991-11-20
Abstract: A spring or weight driven clock has the escapement 33 thereof controlled by a quartz driven stepping motor 38. As shown the escapement wheel 33 is controlled by a pall et 43 mounted on a lever 4 pivotted at 40. The other end of the lever has a slot 42 surrounding an eccentric pin 39 on stepping motor 38. The clock may be a timing device for pigeon racing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256169-A (GB)
Title: Segmented resistance acoustic attenuating liner
Inventor: ARCAS NOE
IPC: G10K11/172
Filed: 1992-03-18
Abstract: An acoustic liner has a non-metallic honeycomb core 2 bonded on a backsheet 1. A corrosion-insulated perforated sheet 3 is bonded to the honeycomb core by adhesive 4 between the perforated sheet 3 and the core 2. A mesh 5A, 5B is woven to a plurality of different determined weave patterns from material on and affixed to the perforated sheet, whereby the mesh has a plurality of different resistances. The mesh 5A, 5B is aligned with the perforated sheet 3 and is bonded to the perforated sheet by additional adhesive 6 between the mesh and the perforated sheet, thereby providing a segmented liner with a plurality of facesheet resistances. This liner avoids the need for splicing common to known liners and thus provides a larger acoustic area and is easier to manufacture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267598-A (GB)
Title: Detecting copied video recordings
Inventor: CORCORAN JEREMY JONATHAN
IPC: G11B23/28
Filed: 1992-06-01
Abstract: To detect if a video recording is an original recording or a copy, detector apparatus (2) is provided for connection to a conventional video cassette recorder (VCR) (4). The detector apparatus (2) compares the amplitude of a sample of the video signal, e.g. colour burst signals (CB) at the beginning or end of a field with a reference. If the recording is a copy made on a domestically available VCR, the level of those signals will be changed from those of the original by circuitry designed to cancel out chrominance crosstalk between tracks. Any such change is indicated at (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256919-A (GB)
Title: Sealing cap for vehicle headlamps
Inventor: MAKITA HIROYUKI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 1992-06-12
Abstract: A sealing cap 38 for watertightly closing an access opening in the lamp housing of an aimable vehicle head lamp 10 having a bulb 32 tiltably mounted therein comprises a relatively rigid framing part 40 and a relatively pliant cap pan 42 closely interengaged into an essentially single unit. The framing part has a core 44 of annular shape, and a plurality of hooks 48 formed in one piece with the core and coacting therewith to engage the edge of the lamp housing bounding the access opening. The cap part is generally disklike in shape, comprising an outer sheath of annular shape 54 enveloping the core of the framing part, a central bulb holder 56 of tubular shape to be sleeved upon the base of the bulb, and an intermediate flexible connective portion 58 of annular shape joining the sheath and the bulb holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264130-A (GB)
Title: Sand control with resin and explosive
Inventor: DEES JOHN MARTIN
IPC: E21B37/06
Filed: 1992-07-16
Abstract: A method for diverting resins and other treating fluids used for sand control in a well drilled through unconsolidated subterranean formations comprises placing explosives in the wellbore in proximity to the treating fluids, and actuating the explosives to divert the fluids through all perforations in the casing of the well and allow sand-free production of fluids through the well.
Patent GB-2258393-A (GB)
Title: Fruit or vegetable peeler or sheller
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE PAUL OSWALD
IPC: B26B11/00
Filed: 1992-08-06
Abstract: A peeler or sheller for fruit or vegetable has a handle (11, 311, 411) with a first blade (15, 315) to score the fruit/vegetable, a second blade (18) to form a circular cut around a core or end of the fruit/vegetable, and a third blade (14, 314) to peel a layer of peel or shell from the fruit/vegetable. The peeler or sheller may be provided with a pivoted potato peeler (360), a potato eye remover, (Fig 15 (not shown)), and/or a retractable paring knife blade (480). Alternatively, the first blade may be associated with a pin on the handle to form the circular cut (Figs 7, 8 (not shown)). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274337-A (GB)
Title: Determining aspect ratio of non-spherical particles.
Inventor: WEBB TERENCE WILFRED
IPC: G01N15/10
Filed: 1993-01-18
Abstract: The average aspect ratio is obtained by orienting the particles in a fully-deflocculated suspension in one direction and measuring the conductivity of the suspension simultaneously or substantially simultaneously in the direction and transverse to the direction. Preferably the particles are oriented using a shear field by flowing the particles through a conduit. The conductivity steps are alternated fairly rapidly and an average taken. Apparatus may comprise three annular electrodes 2, 3, 4 set in a cylindrical wall and a central rod 5, insulated except at electrode 7, located in the cylinder. Transverse conductivity measurement is made between electrodes 2 and 7 and longitudinal conductivity measurement between central electrode 3 and outer electrodes 2 and 4.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276192-A (GB)
Title: Security lock
Inventor: DANIEL MICHAEL HENRY
IPC: E05B9/08
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: A lock device (10) comprises a lock housing (11) having a lock receiving portion (12). A lock receivable within the lock receiving portion comprises an elongate member (13). The lock receiving portion (12) is shaped such that it is longer in one direction than in the other. A butterfly cam (19) is similarly dimensioned such that it is possible to insert the lock through the housing by ensuring that the butterfly cam is appropriately orientated to allow insertion through the lock receiving portion (12). In order to move the lock into a lock position the butterfly cam is moved relative to the housing by means of a key insertable in a radial lock. The lock device is particularly used for preventing unauthorised opening of cabinets such as cabinets enclosing gaming machines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268509-A (GB)
Title: Mirrors with highly reflecting coatings, deposition of plural reflecting coatings on hot glass
Inventor: JENKINSON TIMOTHY
IPC: G02B1/14
Filed: 1993-06-28
Abstract: A method of producing mirrors comprising depositing onto a ribbon of hot glass during the production process a coating comprising a reflecting layer and at least two reflection enhancing layers whereby the mirrors have a visible light reflection of at least 70%. In a preferred embodiment the coating-comprises: an inner layer having a refractive index of at least 1.6; an intermediate layer of relatively low refractive index and; an outer-layer having a refractive index of at least 1.6; the intermediate layer having a refractive index less than the refractive index of either said inner layer or said outer layer and less than 3, provided that at least one of said inner and outer layers is of silicon, the aggregate refractive index of the inner and outer layers is at least 5.5, and the thicknesses of the layers are such that the mirror has a visible light reflection of at least 70%. In an alternative embodiment, one of the inner and outer layers may instead be composed of a low refractive index reflective metal such as Al, Cr, Co, Ti and B or Ge may be used as an alternative to Si. Alternatively both layers may be formed of silicon, which may be formed by CVD or by pyrolysis of a liquid, or when only one is silicon the other may be formed from TaO2, TiO2, SnO2 or silicon oxides which may contain additional elements, eg nitrogen or carbon. The intermediate layer may be formed of silicon oxide which again may contain nitrogen or carbon. The reflecting layer may be the inner layer or the outer layer. A protective or an opaque layer may also be applied.
Patent GB-2272533-A (GB)
Title: An aperture-priority lens shutter apparatus
Inventor: SEO JAEKYEONG
IPC: G03B9/08
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: An aperture-priority lens shutter apparatus for a camera has a compact construction and an automatic exposure control function. The aperture-priority electromagnetic lens shutter apparatus for a camera comprises a lens mount 2; two lens shutter blades 64, 66 serving as a lens shutter and a diaphragm at the same time; a driving mechanism for driving the lens shutter blades; a button switch (Figure 11, not shown) for setting an F number manually; a light measuring circuit for emitting a signal corresponding to the amount of light available to photograph an object; and a central processing unit including an exposure control time table in which the exposure control data are inputted, an operator for operating an exposure time in case of a semiautomatic mode and a driver for driving the driving mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-938169-A (GB)
IPC: H04W88/02
Abstract: 938,169. Electric selective signalling systems. ALBISWERK ZURICH A.G. May 19, 1961 [May 23, 1960], No. 18370/61. Class 40 (1). In a selective calling system in which the call word comprises two signals of selective lengths preceded by a start signal A1 and followed by an end signal S1, the call word is applied by a receiver demodulator 8, Fig. 1, to a delay 3, a gate 4 and a gate 6, the gates 4 and 6 being interconnected by a delay 5, and the delays are so proportioned that when a call word which they are arranged to recognize arrives the first pulse begins to emerge from delay 3 as the second pulse is applied to gate 4, and the second pulse, having passed gate 4, begins to emerge from delay 6 as the end pulse S1 is applied to gate 6, and hence an alarm device 7 is actuated. The detailed circuit (Fig. 2, not shown) has the feature that it will correctly recognize a call word even if the second signal is slightly late,
Patent GB-2276416-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for trunk lids
Inventor: MITSUI JIRO
IPC: E05B83/18
Filed: 1994-02-11
Abstract: A locking device for trunk lids comprises a latch (5) for engaging with a striker (2), a ratchet (8) for maintaining the engagement between the latch (5) and the striker (2), an output member (53) rotating by an electric motor (45) against resilient force of a return spring mounted on shaft (49), a moving bar (26) provided between the ratchet (8) and the output member (53) so as to slide in a lateral direction, the moving bar (26) having one end connected to the output member (53) and the other end connected to a key cylinder (32), an engaging portion (34) provided the moving bar for engaging with the ratchet (8) to release the ratchet (8) from the latch (5) when the moving bar (26) laterally slides from an original position by the rotation of the output member (53) or the key cylinder (32). The moving bar (26) is restored to the original position by the resilient force of the return spring after the ratchet is disengaged from said latch (5). When the key cylinder (32) rotates the lever (33) to a locked position (Figure 11, not shown) the electric motor (45) becomes inoperative and it becomes impossible to open the trunk lid without a key. The latch and ratchet are provided with cushion portions which abut when the ratchet engages with the latch in order to suppress noise. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278479-A (GB)
Title: Point of sale terminal
Inventor: SUDA HIROSHI
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 1994-03-17
Abstract: A POS terminal for making a package discount with respect to commodities purchased at different times allows a discount through a combination of specified commodities. The terminal includes an input means (2) for inputting information concerning a previously purchased commodity available for a package discount; a determining means (6) for determining whether or not a package discount is provided by analyzing the information, which is entered at the input means, concerning a commodity eligible for the package discount and previously purchased, and information concerning a commodity eligible for the package discount currently purchased; and a discount means (7), which, when the package discount is provided, allows a discount from the price of the commodity currently being purchased. As described, at the first purchasing occasion a coupon is issued for each commodity on which a discount may later be available, and at later purchasing occasions these coupons are scanned and the information thereon compared with that relating to current purchases.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278254-A (GB)
Title: A community communications system
Inventor: RUTHERFORD J G
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A communications system that combines the long distance capabilities of communications satellites 4, with a terrestrial local delivery format that incorporates a community processing facility 8 designed to eliminate the use of TV set top decoders and other electronics in the end user premises other than the conventional telephone and television sets which become integrated to give interactive capability, by multiplexing the telephones to coaxial cables 10 connected to a nearby processing point 8 which serves the proximate community with a range of wired and wireless communications services. The system also includes facilities for electronics funds transfers and responses from viewers to programmers or goods and service providers in other countries via a secure ordering, delivery and transfer system where the community point processes data and relays signals. The community facility 8 may also provide security services, relaying signals from end-user's monitoring equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277348-A (GB)
Title: Blast protective window
Inventor: EIZEN NOACH
IPC: E06B5/12
Filed: 1994-04-21
Abstract: The window includes a peripheral frame having sides each comprising an elongate generally planar member 106 each formed with a peripheral lip 108, a U shaped elongate member 110, having an elongate protrusion 112 and a pair of flanges 114, 116 which are welded to a corresponding elongate generally planar member, a peripheral glass pane 122 sealing and mounting member 120 is disposed interiorly of the protrusions and a retaining flange 123 fastened to the protrusion. The window can be mounted on rollers (Figs 7A to 13) within a main window frame which comprises a plurality of tracks. Rebound protective elements can be disposed inwardly and/or outwardly of the panel to non-resiliently absorb blast. The window can be mounted upside down to provide alternative directions of opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285127-A (GB)
Title: Detecting diamonds in ore by neutron transmission
Inventor: TAPPER ULF ANDERS STAFFAN
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 1994-12-21
Abstract: Kimberlite particles 16 to be examined for the presence of diamonds 36 are irradiated with a beam 20 of fast neutrons at a resonant energy level for diamond. For each particle an image is derived which is representative of transmission of the beam by the particle by using a scintillator screen 24 and a CCD camera 32. The particles are then classified according to whether or not the derived image is indicative of the presence of diamond in the particle. The method may be enhanced by irradiating the particles with neutron beams at resonant and non-resonant energy levels and forming a resultant image by subtracting one image from the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296372-A (GB)
Title: Bending accelerated charged particle beams
Inventor: PROUDFOOT GARY
IPC: H05H13/00
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: A separated orbit cyclotron incorporates radio frequency cavities (16, Fig 1) synchronised to accelerate charged particles, and an array of permanent magnets (18, 21) arranged to bend the trajectory of the charged particles into the required cyclotron orbits in beam pipes (11, 19, 22). The magnets may be such that the magnetic field strength to which the particles are subjected increases with increasing radius in the cyclotron. The magnets (18, 21) may locate between successive turns of the spiral beam path followed by the particles, with iron formers (23, 24) being provided above and below the plane of the spiral. The radial separation between successive orbits can hence be arranged to be the same at all radii. Electromagnets may be provided for focussing and fine adjustment. The array of permanent magnets can be used to bend a accelerated particle beam in other applications, e.g. proton beam therapy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297995-A (GB)
Title: Escape apparatus
Inventor: CAMPBELL CHRISTOPHER CRAIG
IPC: E06C9/14
Filed: 1995-02-16
Abstract: An escape apparatus (2) comprising escape means to enable an occupant of a dwelling to lower themselves or to be lowered to the ground from an upper storey. The apparatus comprises a housing (4) anchored to a wall (6) of a dwelling such as a house, office or public building. Within the housing (4) is located a flexible ladder (8) also anchored to the wall (6). The housing has a door (12) which is released by a handle (25) from inside the building. The lower end of the ladder may be weighted by weights or sand pouches.
Patent GB-2288456-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling the thermal energy consuption of a washer-drier
Inventor: ZINKANN PETER
IPC: D06F58/48
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling the thermal energy consumption of a washer-drier, more especially a waste air drier, having a drying chamber with an air inlet and an air outlet, a heating means disposed in front of the air inlet and a program control means  mu c for actuating the heating means which comprises two heating resistors R1, R2 connected to the mains voltage supply of the drier via switches of two relays S1, S2. With washer-driers, it is known to control the thermal energy in dependence on a temperature value measured during the drying process. In order to reduce the consumption of electrical energy of a drier, more especially a waste air drier, by intensive utilisation of the environmental (solar) energy on warm days, an ambient air temperature value TR is measured via at least one temperature sensor (via signal input 4) prior to the heating device being set in operation, and the heating means is actuated by the program control means  mu c in dependence on the ambient air temperature value TR. <IMAGE>