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Patent GB-2276807-A (GB)
Title: Table dish
Inventor: KANE RUSSELL
IPC: A47G19/30
Filed: 1993-04-05
Abstract: A table dish comprises a plastic base portion (1, Fig. 1) moulded to provide a number of receptacles (2, 3, 4) suitable for holding different types of food. A recess (8, Fig. 1) is located in the base portion (1, Fig. 1), to support an upstanding member (9) in the form of a rod. Rod (9) is pushed into and held in recess (8, Fig. 1), as the diameter of recess (8) is slightly less than the diameter of rod (9). Rod (9) may be used to support one or a series of receptacles. Alternatively, certain types of foodstuffs eg. onion rings, may be stacked directly on rod (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267886-A (GB)
Title: Reel handler.
Inventor: YOUNG STEPHEN
IPC: B66C23/48
Filed: 1993-06-17
Abstract: A handling device for lifting and transporting articles, e.g. reels of material from a horizontal disposition on a pallet to a vertical disposition on a machine spindle. The device comprises a support frame connected to clamp fingers 16 by way of first and second linkages 9, 7, 8, 5 and 11, 12 respectively. In use the reel 1 is picked off the pallet in a horizontal disposition (see Fig 3) by operating an actuator 14 which moves a support frame (13) into a horizontal disposition, and by operating an actuator 10 to lower the support frame 13 until the clamp fingers 16 extend alongside the periphery of the reel 1. A screw mechanism 18 is operated to tighten the fingers 16 against the reel and the actuator 10 is operated to lift the reel (see fig 2). The actuator 14 is then operated such that the gripped reel is pivoted through 90 DEG  into a vertical disposition for placing on e.g. machine spindle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280124-A (GB)
Title: Granular bed filter
Inventor: STEVENSON DAVID GORDON
IPC: B01D29/62
Filed: 1993-07-21
Abstract: A filter bed comprises a layer of active carbon 3 on top of a layer of sand 4 and is arranged for downward filtering flow and upward flow cleaning by backwash. The enclosing housing includes an outlet (10) for discharging the carbon in a fluidised state while the sand, also fluidised, is retained in the housing by a weir 17. Residual spent carbon may be flushed from the housing by feeding a small amount of fresh carbon via inlet 11. In Fig. 3 a plurality of weirs divide the sand layer and give its upper surface a stepped form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269397-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing special colouring effects on textile material
Inventor: STAKELBECK HANS-PETER
IPC: D06P5/00
Filed: 1993-08-02
Abstract: A process for producing mixed colouring effects on textile material of natural or synthetic polyamide using one or more acid dyestuffs and localized resist medium, characterized by performing the basic dyeing with: a metal-free dyestuff containing one or two sulphonic acid groups and having a K<1>/pH 6 value of greater than or equal to 4 (or a mixture of such dyestuffs); and applying (at the same time, earlier or later) a resist medium of an alkoxylated fatty C1-32alkylamine, which is optionally protonated or quaternised.
Patent GB-2281139-A (GB)
Title: Gas detector and alarm
Inventor: HILL MARTYN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: A detector 16 is provided in a housing 1. An associated male connector 2 is provided in the housing for mounting the housing to an independent cooperating female connector, for example a ceiling rose 4. In use the male connector receives electrical power from and the housing is demountably supported by the female connector. A detector and alarm circuit 16 is connected to receive electrical power from the male connector. An associated female connector 10 is also provided in the housing and is connected to receive electrical power from the male connector 2. The female connector is adapted for supporting and supplying electrical power to a cooperating device such as a ceiling light fitting 12 mountable to the associated female connector. The detector and alarm circuit includes a detector (24, Fig. 2) for detecting for example a hazardous gas condition such as smoke and a loudspeaker (25) and lamp (26) which are activated when such a condition is detected. The circuit is arranged to transmit/receive signals via the power supply. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271100-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for preventing a crane from tipping over.
Inventor: LINK HELMUT
IPC: B66C23/88
Filed: 1993-09-20
Abstract: Spring defections of the axes are braced by cable 11 and secured via hydraulic cylinder 6 before supporting beams 13 are extended. Pressure-tight check valves 10 prevent any slackening of this locking position. During a subsequent supporting operation the hydraulic reaction pressure applied in the spring locking cylinder 6 from the supporting operation is used as a control variable in respect of stability. The force S on the support leg 13 is simultaneously used as a control variable to determine stability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273513-A (GB)
Title: A liner sleeve for a mineral cutter tooling system
Inventor: CLAPHAM WILLIAM STEPHEN
IPC: E21C35/197
Filed: 1993-11-19
Abstract: A liner sleeve 8 adapted, in use, to be interposed between the external periphery of a round shank of a point attack, mineral cutter pick, and the internal periphery of a circular, shank-receiving bore of a pick box, is constituted by a plurality of individual rings 14A, 14B, 14C stacked end-to-end in abutting relationship about a common longitudinal axis 15, the rings 14A, 14B, 14C together having an axial length 17 approximating to the axial length of the bore. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285584-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag.
Inventor: BRASHER JESSE W
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1994-01-17
Abstract: A golf club bag accommodates the clubs with the club heads down, and has a central hollow core element 36 an outer club area 42. The outer club area is divided into club spaces 45 by wall partitions 44, to hold iron clubs and is provided with a raised floor portion 46. The lower end of the core element is provided with a cone 62 positioned on the floor of the bag, with a plurality of upright dividers 72 defining a space for accommodating the club head of the woods. On the upper core inner wall, there is provided a plurality of plastic elements 74 to allow the shaft of each wood to be secured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275076-A (GB)
Title: Barrier structure for holding glass
Inventor: GILES STEPHEN CHARLES
IPC: E06B1/38
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: A structure for holding glass comprises an upper section in the form of a rigid frame in which glass 12 can be resiliently supported, and a lower section comprising one or more downwardly projecting members 15 which are to be firmly embedded into the ground whereby the structure will be resistant to movement due to the impact of a vehicle. The glass can be held in the frame by a resilient cushioning element (22, Fig. 3) between one face and the frame and an adjustable cushioned securing device 23 between the other face and the frame. A plurality of the structures can be used to from a large window. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280814-A (GB)
Title: Colour reproduction method for independent input/output devices
Inventor: NUMAKURA TAKASHI
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 1994-05-10
Abstract: The method is used in processing a colour film original in a manner which is independent of the equipment forming the system such as a desk top publishing system. An input device generates an RGB signal representative of the pixel density values (Dn) and converts them in a logarithmic amplifier 7 to light intensity values (xn) using characteristic curves specific to the particular film. Further processing converts to CMY basic masking 8, applies colour correction 9, and under colour removal/addition 10. A tone converter 11 applies a predetermined tone conversion formula to adjust the tone: y = yH + [ alpha (1 - 10<-k-x>)/( alpha  -  beta )].(yS - yH> Colour channel selector 12 selects one of the colours for reproduction and a dot control unit 14 may control laser beams in the output device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284959-A (GB)
Title: Edge compensation method and apparatus of image signal
Inventor: AHN BYUNG-EUE
IPC: H04N9/67
Filed: 1994-09-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to an edge compensation method and apparatus of an image signal capable of improving an image quality in instruments executing a digital image signal process. The edge compensation method comprises the steps of generating a luminance signal from a luminance matrix by receiving digital red, green and blue R, G and B image signals, generating a vertical edge signal at a real time by sequentially delaying the luminance signal in the unit of one horizontal line, generating a horizontal edge signal at a real time by sequentially delaying the luminance signal delayed in the unit of one horizontal line during a given time period, generating a composite image edge signal by adding the vertical edge signal to the horizontal edge signal, and outputting an edge-compensated luminance signal by adding the composite image edge signal to an uncompensated luminance signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282666-A (GB)
Title: NQR excitation pulses with reduced coherence
Inventor: SMITH JOHN ALEC SYDNEY
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 1994-09-23
Abstract: Peak transmitter power requirements in an NQR testing apparatus, e.g. for detection of drugs or explosives, is reduced by reducing coherence between the frequency components in the exciting pulses. A quadratic relationship between the phase and the offset frequency of the components may be used. The pulses may be generated by by an amplitude modulator, e.g. if the phase is an odd function of frequency offset, or by a combined amplitude and phase modulator (figure 5). Figure 3a shows the amplitude modulating function for an RF pulse having a rectangular spectral magnitude and quadratic spectral phase relationship. Effective T2 times may be increased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282570-A (GB)
Title: Security seal with tamper-resistant indicia.
Inventor: GEORGOPOULOS GEORGE
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1994-09-27
Abstract: In a security seal of the kind in which the ends of an elongate loop are irremovably interlocked within a seal body, the body has a transparent portion through which identifying indicia located within the body may be seen. The indicia (preferably a bar-code) may be formed on, marked on, or attached as a label to, a surface of a labyrinth insert within the body; or the body may have the indicia provided on the internal wall of the transparent portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284166-A (GB)
Title: Coating foamed products
Inventor: SHERMAN AARON
IPC: B29C44/56
Filed: 1994-11-21
Abstract: A foamed product, particularly a prosthesis or medical model, is produced by colouring an open-celled foamed material using a colourant contained within a liquid carrier medium such as hexane. After evaporation of the liquid carrier medium, the coloured foamed material is impregnated with a silicone which is cured to form a silicone coating over the interiors of at least the cells adjacent the surface of the foamed material.
Patent GB-2286904-A (GB)
Title: Externally programmed power switch
Inventor: POWELL SIMON COLIN
IPC: G04G15/00
Filed: 1995-02-23
Abstract: An electrical timing arrangement comprises a plug, socket or adaptor 11 which is additionally provided with a timer device 15 and a memory unit 14 for controlling the operation of a switching means 16 whereby to connect output terminals 18 to a mains supply. The on/off times are input to the memory unit 14 from an external source 10 which is common to a number of units. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299946-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: BLOY GRAHAM DAVID
IPC: A63B49/08
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: A bat or racquet for a new game has a frame 10 and two handles 12 and 13 which are gripped in both hands and used to turn the bat over to enable the player to present both sides of the striking surface 14 to an approaching ball 28 or projectile. A latex membrane 14 is stretched across the rim 11 and inserted in the holding 15, so that the striking surface may flex when a ball or projectile is struck. The membrane acts as resilient striking surface that reduces the torque movement of an off-centre strike. It is thus suited for small children. The bat or racquet 29 is intended to be used to propel a ball or projectile for recreational and sporting purposes.
Patent GB-2294026-A (GB)
Title: Labelling assembly
Inventor: TUNGATE RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 1995-10-10
Abstract: An image sheet, e.g. the bottom sheet (14) of an NCR set (12, 14), is laminated to a web (20) of individually removable (22) self-adhesive labels. The NCR set (12, 14) and the labels bear corresponding indicia so that a labelled object can be correlated with a sheet of its NCR set (12, 14). Different labels may also bear different identifying data. The image sheet (14) is releasably connected to the label web (20) via a release coating (16) and an adhesive layer (18). There may also be an intermediate barrier or liner layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295455-A (GB)
Title: Image forming apparatus having an image orientation identifying devic
Inventor: SUMIDA HIROYASU
IPC: B42C1/12
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: An image forming apparatus such as a photocopier, facsimile transceiver or printer has a means for identifying and correcting the orientation of an image on a sheet before stapling. In one mode of operation when stapling is not required the image orientation detection and stapling are deactivated to save time. Image orientation is identified on the position of margins, page layout, character recognition or position of staple/punch holes. Each method is tried in turn until image orientation is successfully identified. When an reference image orientation on a page cannot be identified, a different image data page is selected as a reference. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304204-A (GB)
Title: Optical beam splitter/coupler
Inventor: NAGANUMA NORIHISA
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 1996-03-15
Abstract: An optical devices 1, suitable for use with an optical amplifier, e.g., in an optical communication system includes a tapered prism 2 constructed such that a first face 1-1 and a second face 1-2 thereof opposing to each other do not extend in parallel to each other. A dielectric multi-layer film 3 is formed on the first face 1-1 positioned on an optical signal inputting side. A reflection film 4 is formed on the second face 1-2 for reflecting the optical signal at least once toward the first face 1-1. A non-reflection film 5 is formed on one of the first face, 1-1, the second face 1-2 and the other face or faces of the tapered prism 2 for extracting therethrough the optical signal inputted to and reflected in the tapered prism 2. Alternatively, the prism may be replaced by parallel plates 6-1, 6-2 at an angle * small Greek theta *.
Patent GB-2312136-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal fader control system
Inventor: STEERS HUGH
IPC: H04H60/04
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: An audio signal fader control system has a control console 1 including a motorised fader control 10. Signals from the console 1 are transmitted over a transmission path 2 to a host computer system 3. The control console 1 and host computer system 3 incorporate timing means 14, 31 such that when the audio signal is played back, the fader control 10 is moved ahead of time by a predetermined amount so that inertia delay in the fader control and transmission path delays are overcome.
Patent GB-2299973-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for discharging a recording medium from a printer
Inventor: KOBAYASHI YOICHI
IPC: B41J13/10
Filed: 1996-04-22
Abstract: A recording medium discharge section (120,Fig.1) capable of usage in a printer having a printer body (10,Fig. 1) includes first and second support assemblies (80,Fig.2) and (90,Fig.2), respectively mounted on the printer body (10, Fig.1), at least one of the support assemblies (80,Fig.2,90,Fig.2) being slidable towards and away from the other support assembly. The first support assembly (80,Fig.2) includes a first and second support member (81,Fig.7) and (82,Fig.7), respectively and can rotate (see Fig.7) between at least a first position wherein the first support member (81, Fig.7) supports a first bottom side portion of said recording medium and at least a second position wherein the first support member (81,Fig.7) does not support the first bottom side portion of the recording medium. A linkage mechanism (110,Fig.1) links a slidable edge guide (23,Fig.2) to the first support assembly (80,Fig.2) so as to cause the slidable edge guide (23,Fig.2) and first support assembly (80,Fig.2) to slide together. A switch (59,Fig.7) may reversibly move the first support assembly (80,Fig.2) from a first position at which the first support assembly (80,Fig.2) supports a first bottom side portion of a recording medium when the slidable edge guide (23,Fig.2) is positioned to accept a recording medium that requires support (e.g. A4 sized paper) to a second position wherein the first support assembly (80,Fig.2) does not support the first bottom size portion of a recording medium when the slidable edge guide (23,Fig.2) is positioned to accept a recording medium that does not require support upon discharge (e.g. postcards, envelopes). A recording media supply tray (24,Fig.1) is detachably fitted to the printer body (10,Fig.1).
Patent GB-2300209-A (GB)
Title: Offshore drilling
Inventor: LAMPARD JOHN ARTHUR EDWARD
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A method of drilling subsea wells for oil and/or gas from a wellhead platform comprises the steps of positioning a jack-up rig 10 (having a drilling derrick 15 mounted on a cantilever arm 14) next to the wellhead platform, moving the cantilever arm 14 to a location over the wellhead platform, jacking the jack-up down until the cantilever arm rests on two beams (17) close to the top of the wellhead platform, disconnecting the cantilever arm from the jack-up, jacking the jack-up down again until the jack-up is clear of the cantilever arm, and then drilling a plurality of wells using the drilling derrick while that derrick is supported on the wellhead platform by the cantilever arm, and is supplied from the jack-up.
Patent GB-2316087-A (GB)
Title: Lotion bar
Inventor: CHAUHAN PRAVIN
IPC: C11D1/14
Filed: 1996-08-06
Abstract: A lotion bar comprises from 5 to 40% by weight of a surfactant system comprising anionic surfactant and nonionic surfactant selected from alcohol ethoxylates, alkyl polyglucosides or fatty acid esters. The lotion bar further comprises from 10 to 80% by weight of water-insoluble material.
Patent GB-2316929-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus for drill bit
Inventor: STEEL CHRIS
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 1996-09-06
Abstract: A display apparatus is disclosed for a saleable item 2 having a shaft in which the shaft is provided with at least one groove having first and second ends, which enables the saleable item to be suspended directly by way of the groove. The display apparatus comprises retaining means 10, 14 for the shaft and biased means 22 for releasable engagement with the groove. The biased means 22 may be a pin with a hemispherical protrusion 30 to engage in the groove. The apparatus may be of plastics material having a hanging slot 12 and a product information area 13 which may be recessed (150, Figure 5) to receive a folded label (200).
Patent GB-2318338-A (GB)
Title: Gravity simulating apparatus
Inventor: MITCHELL DONALD
IPC: B64G1/60
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: In an angular motion apparatus, habitation modules 1 are rotated to produce centrifugal force, thereby simulating gravity within, the habitation modules. The apparatus consists of rotating arms 5A, counter rotating arms 5B, and keel frames 2 rotated by drive assemblies 3. Callipers 4 are used to attach the rotating arms and keel frames 2 to a wheel 5C. The keel frames hold the habitation modules, and guides 16 and 17 (fig.6) allow movement of said modules into and out from the keel frames under the influence of centrifugal force and tethers (8, fig. 7) connected to winches (7A,7B). This movement serves to adjust the radii of travel of the modules thereby providing for dynamic balance. Stabilising gyros 12 may be provided and details of drive mechanisms are disclosed.
Patent GB-2318453-A (GB)
Title: Rocker switch operating device
Inventor: BOOTHMAN BARRY
IPC: H01H23/14
Filed: 1996-10-16
Abstract: A rocker switch operating device comprises a rocker member 40 adapted to be supported in a switch body, the rocker member having a contact-engaging member 53 depending therefrom, the material of the contact-engaging member providing resilience whereby the contact-engaging member may urge the contact 10 between an open and closed position.
Patent GB-2319382-A (GB)
Title: Modular gas meters
Inventor: DAY STEVEN
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 1996-12-09
Abstract: A modular gas meter comprises a base meter module 1 which has associated therewith a add-on module 2 which when connected to the base meter module 1 communicates to the base meter module via an optical interface 7, 8. The add-on module 2 includes a central processing unit 9 which is arranged to calculate a volume index threshold shut-off value which is transmitted to the base meter module 1 and is stored within the control system 5. During meter operation, the base meter module 1 monitors the volume index value and when that value is equal to or greater than the value stored in the control system, the base meter module 1 causes the gas valve 6 to operate and thereby close the valve and shut-off the gas supply to the meter.
Patent GB-2305398-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet cartridge, ink jet head and printer
Inventor: HIGUMA MASAHIKO
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1993-07-22
Abstract: An ink jet cartridge includes a first chamber accommodating a negative pressure producing material and provided with air communication part for communication with ambient air; and a second chamber which is substantially closed except for a fine communication part for communication with the first chamber at a position away from the air communication part, wherein the second chamber directly accommodates the ink to be supplied to the first chamber and a negative pressure producing material free zone is provided adjacent the communication part in the first chamber.
Patent GB-2313143-A (GB)
Title: Roller blind mounting
Inventor: ALLSOPP REGINALD CHARLES
IPC: E06B9/40
Filed: 1997-05-12
Abstract: A roller blind comprises a roller 20, mounted on a pair of brackets (14, 16, figure 1) through a pair of end fittings 30, (50, figure 3). At least one of the end fittings has a spigot (54, figure 3) which can be compressed axially of the roller against spring force to enable the roller to be introduced between the brackets. Means operable to prevent compression of the fitting following installation comprises, singly or in combination, a tongue 40 carried on a first end fitting 30 which has a transversely extending cut-away part 42 so as to resist subsequent axial movement of the tongue or a collar 100 which surrounds the spigot (54, figure 3), the collar 100 being secured on the spigot in a position adjacent the roller to prevent axial movement with respect to the spigot.
Patent GB-2316772-A (GB)
Title: Control system method for a centrifugal compressor
Inventor: SULLIVAN BRIAN T
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: A control system method, for a centrifugal compressor having variable inlet guide vanes and at least one rotationally driven impeller, has a first control mode in which the control of the compressor capacity is a function of vane positioning and impeller speed variations and a second, most efficient, control mode in which the control of the compressor capacity is a function of impeller speed variations with the vanes fixed in the fully open position, the control method moving from the first control mode to the second on sensing the compressor operating in a steady state condition, and moving from the second mode to the first on one or more of: detecting that the compressor is operating outside its operating condition control limit region; detecting that the defined limits compelling that the compressor be unloaded have been exceeded, detecting the occurrence of a surge condition.