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Patent GB-2279498-A (GB)
Title: Electrode connections for semiconductor devices
Inventor: SHIGA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 1993-11-11
Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate (1) having a surface, an electrode (4a) comprising a first metal disposed on the surface of the semiconductor substrate (1), a wiring layer (9a) comprising a second metal which is different from the first metal, and a barrier metal layer (8a) interposed between the electrode (4a) and the wiring layer (3a). The barrier metal layer (8a) comprises a third metal which prevents solid phase diffusion between the first metal and the second metal even if heat is applied. Therefore, the electrode (4a) and the wiring layer (9a) are connected with reduced contact resistant and high reliability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285855-A (GB)
Title: A combination electric torch
Inventor: YUEN SE-KIT
IPC: F21L4/02
Filed: 1994-01-24
Abstract: A combination electric torch is provided which utilises a swivellable headlamp portion which in its first position can project light forward of the body portion of the torch and in its second position can project light onto a warning reflector, in which second position the torch may be used as a warning lamp. An arm is provided on the body portion of the torch which has a rotatable cover for protecting an auxiliary lamp such as fluorescent tube from damage. Because the headlamp portion can be swivelled to a safe position adjacent the warning reflector the design comprises a rugged construction less susceptible to damage but can be used in a variety of ways such as that of a warning lamp, conventional flashlight and reading light. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276048-A (GB)
Title: Communications connector system
Inventor: AMBAYE DAVID
IPC: H04L12/44
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: A multiple-wire cable system for networks in which, in a length of multiple-wire cable, a network uses only some of the wires and the cable is provided with an adaptor providing a connection between a second network and the unused wires of the cable. The adaptor may comprise a plug for the cable system 20C and a pair of sockets 20A, 20B each for input to the cable from a network. Connections may be programmed by removable printed circuit boards 20E, 20D. An adaptor may be provided at each end of a cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in detection systems
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER KEITH
IPC: G01S13/75
Filed: 1994-05-12
Abstract: A system for the detection of non-conductive articles comprises a tag comprising a semi-conductor diode operatively associated with an antenna which is attached to or embedded in an article to be detected a transceiver including means for transmitting an audio frequency modulated VHF/microwave carrier signal via a filter (18) for removing the harmonic (2 fo) of the carrier frequency (fo), and further including a direct conversion receiver having a harmonic mixer (25) to which received signals are fed via a filter (23) for removing the carrier frequency (fo) and to which a local oscillator signal is fed from the carrier frequency source (21) to provide an output signal at the audio frequency. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294913-A (GB)
Title: Converting vehicles from petrol or diesel engine to electric drive
Inventor: PADLEY JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B60K1/00
Filed: 1994-05-12
Abstract: The existing engine is removed and a flange mounted variable speed electric motor is mounted on the existing clutch housing via a casting A. A flange B is mounted on the motor shaft to present the flywheel up to the clutch in the same relationship as the original. A 72v, 20kw motor may be used powered from a lead-acid or nickel-cadmium battery. The converted vehicle is for use in towns and suburbs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290319-A (GB)
Title: Well tubing valve
Inventor: BUYERS MARK
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: A pressure flow valve (1) for controlling fluid flow in well tubing comprises a tubular body (2) provided with at least one flow port (3); fluid control means in the form of sleeve (4) moveable relative to the tubular body (1) from a first position in which fluid can flow into the tubular body via the flow port, to a second position in which the control means seals the flow port; biasing means in the form of spring (5) and chamber (6) for moving the fluid flow control means towards the first position when the fluid pressure differential between fluid present in the tubular body and fluid outside the tubular body is negative, and moving the control means towards the second position when the pressure differential is positive; and locking means (7) connected to the control means for retaining the control means in the second position once the flow port (3) has been closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280298-A (GB)
Title: Display device for mounting on a beverage dispensing apparatus
Inventor: ALLEN PETER WILLIAM
IPC: G09F23/06
Filed: 1994-08-17
Abstract: A display device comprises an adaptor device in the form of a clamp (13, 14) for mounting on a beer pump handle. An elliptical panel (10) can be attached to the clamp in one of two alternative orientations and a display plaque (11) is removably attachable, preferably by magnetic attraction, to the panel (10). Other forms of adaptor for font pillars are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292541-A (GB)
Title: Sight for hand guided power tool
Inventor: BAKER-BROWN BYRON
IPC: B23D59/00
Filed: 1994-08-24
Abstract: A sight 26 for use with a hand-guided power tool 10 to assist in following a guide line on the surface of a workpiece W. The sight includes an arm 26 which, in use, extends downwardly in front of the leading end of the tool 10 towards a sighting head 32 for visual alignment with a guide line on the workpiece. The sight head 32 and arm 26 are formed of a flat strip, the arm being bent into a shallow V. The sight is attached to the tool by hook and loop pads 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293267-A (GB)
Title: Glass tube lamp matrix device
Inventor: MII ADAM
IPC: H01J61/70
Filed: 1994-09-08
Abstract: A glass tube lamp matrix device includes parallel first elongated containers (20) and parallel second elongated containers (30) crossing the first elongated containers (20). Each of the containers (20, 30) contains a working gas therein. A plurality of thin glass tubes (40), each of which communicates at one end with one of the first containers (20) and at the other end with one of the second containers (30), has a cross-sectional area much smaller than that of the containers (20, 30). The working gas in a particular glass tube (40) discharges so as to emit light when a voltage is applied to electrodes (50, 60, fig 3) provided in the containers (20, 30) corresponding to the particular glass tube (40). A cap unit including fluorescent and filter layers may be provided to enclose each tube (40). The device may include further sets of parallel containers filled with different working gases. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285387-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable shelf bracket
Inventor: WONG YIN HONG
IPC: A47B96/07
Filed: 1994-11-29
Abstract: An adjustable shelf bracket 10 comprises a wall plate 11 for securement to a wall, a bracket body 13 extending away from the wall plate 11 substantially at right angles thereto for supporting a shelf, and a sliding plate 14, slidably mounted on the bracket body 13 and moveable away from the wall plate 11 to extend beyond the distal end of the bracket body 13, so as to vary the width of support provided for a shelf. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to effluent treatment
Inventor: OWEN DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the removal of dyes from effluents, such composition comprising a synergistic combination of components comprising a ferrous salt, a polyamine or polydadmac and a dicyandiamide complex. The composition not only removes dyes from the effluent but ensures that no residual colour remains in the treatment water.
Patent GB-2296764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to smoke detectors
Inventor: FORD ANDREW
IPC: G08B17/107
Filed: 1995-01-04
Abstract: An optical smoke detector 1 having a substantially cylindrical casing having a central axis at right angles to the fixing plane of the detector, the casing enclosing a smoke chamber, a light source 60, a light sensor receiver 64 and an electronic control circuit to process a signal from one or more sensors in the detector 57, 64. The optical axes 66, 68 of the source and receiver are angled to each other and intersect in the smoke chamber in a plane parallel to the fixing plane. The smoke chamber which is removable from the casing is to one side of the central axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289010-A (GB)
Title: Moulding a one-piece seamless air bag
Inventor: PALM EDWARD BERT
IPC: B29C33/50
Filed: 1995-03-24
Abstract: A one piece laminated air bag has an inner layer 14 of sheet material, a middle layer of load carrying fibers 18 and an outer layer 22 of sheet material. The load carrying fibers 18 are laid in a pre-specified pattern such that a majority of loads in the air bag are carried by the fibers 18. The method of manufacturing the air bag includes an inflatable mold 30 which is inflated to the required configuration, covered with the various layers 14, 18, 22 of sheets and deflated after the laminating of sheets to form the one piece laminated air bag. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302707-A (GB)
Title: A four-outlet exhaust system
Inventor: KENT DAVID
IPC: F01N13/04
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: A four tail pipe exhaust system has been epecially designed Lotus Esprit range of vehicles. It is manufactured in stainless steel with or without a catalytic converter and is designed to be ueed in place of the standard exhaust sytems fitted without chassis or engine modification.
Patent GB-2289387-A (GB)
Title: Soliton communication system
Inventor: ABRAM IZO
IPC: H04B10/532
Filed: 1995-05-11
Abstract: Solitons are transmitted with a phase which alternates between 0 and 180 degrees. Between successive solitons their polarization plane is rotated by plus or minus 135 degrees to signify a zero or a one. As a result the solitons "repel" one another, and so jitter is reduced. Two soliton streams may be interleaved. The receiver may comprise a polarization control CP, coupler C, beamsplitters P1, P2 and sensors Ph11, Ph12, Ph21, Ph22 feeding subtractors M1, M2. When two interleaved soliton streams are used, the outputs of the subtractors represent the individual data streams.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294216-A (GB)
Title: Method of metallic painting
Inventor: NAKAZONO DAISUKE
IPC: B05D5/06
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: A method of metallic painting involves spraying metallic paint by both an air atomised spray painting machine and a spin coating spray painting machine, wherein the total content of brilliant pigment and colour pigment together forming the metallic pigment of the metallic paint is the same or substantially the same in both spray painting machines, but wherein the proportion of brilliant pigment relative to color pigment is greater in the spin coating spraying than in the air atomised spraying. This enables metallic painting using both an air atomized spray machine and a spin coating machine in combination with resulting less color difference in the metallic coatings obtained by the two different types of spraying machines.
Patent GB-2299715-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating motor and compressor incorporating the same
Inventor: ZHANG WEI-MIN
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: A compressor (10; 100; 200; 300; 500) with a build-in reciprocating motor, comprises a cylindrical housing (20; 120; 210; 510) with two ends thereof fitted with two opposing electromagnets (30; 130; 230; 530), each has a circular inner pole (36; 136) and a coaxial annular outer pole (34; 134). A free piston (50; 150; 250; 560; 600) is disposed in the housing between the two electromagnets, dividing the interior of the housing into two chambers (I, II). The piston carries permanent magnet (40; 140, 145; 561; 610), providing inner and outer poles (44, 46; 141, 146) which have conical surface portions (43, 49; 141, 146) complementary with the corresponding poles (34, 36; 134, 136) of the electromagnets. Sliding pole pieces (630 and 660) can be used to increase the stroke length and reduce the piston's total weight. Valves (61, 63, 65; 161, 165) are fitted to form one-way flow passage connecting the inlet and the outlet of the compressor. In operation, the complementary surfaces of the electromagnets and the permanent magnets form concentric forces which drive the free piston axially while keeping it magnetically suspended. Buffer mechanisms, including air, spring and/or magnetic cushioning, are formed between the piston and each of the electromagnets to prevent direct physical impact between them. A movable support (280; 580) provides automatic adjustment of piston's stroke length in response to changes of output pressure. A circuit (285, 283, 212, 211, 221) is formed to circulate a lubricant for keeping the piston lubricated. Magnetic coupling arrangement (570, 545, 555) regulates magnetic flux interaction.
Patent GB-2311006-A (GB)
Title: Jointed flexible fire barriers
Inventor: ATKINSON ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: A62C2/10
Filed: 1996-03-16
Abstract: A flexible fire barrier (10) comprises insulating layers (16a, 18a) and metallic layers (16b, 16c, 18b, 18c). The barrier also comprises two outer layers (12, 14) formed from heat-resistant woven glass fibre cloth. The layers are secured in overlying relationship by mechanical fastening means. The barrier has a joint formed between edge portions of two adjacent lengths of the barrier. At the joint, the insulating layers and the metallic layers of the adjacent lengths overlap one another and the outer layers (12, 14) of the adjacent lengths are joined together to hold the insulating and metallic layers in their overlapping condition.
Patent GB-2314786-A (GB)
Title: A two-speed hand-driven food processor
Inventor: CONRAN SEBASTIAN ORBY
IPC: A47J43/08
Filed: 1996-07-03
Abstract: The food processor has gear assembly G1-G4 by which different rotary tools connected to the end 10 of a central shaft 8 may be rotated at a high or low speed. The shaft 8 carries a gear G1 which meshes either with gear G2 (Fig 4) or gear G3 (Fig 5) depending on the vertical position of shaft 8, gear G4 being driven by gear G2 on drive handle shaft 16. Shaft 8 is movable against the bias of spring 14 through actuation of push button 15. Mounted on the lower end 10 of shaft 8 is a carrier (24, Figs 10-11) for interchangeably receiving one of a number of blade tools. Foodstuffs are introduced into the processor by means of a plunger (34, Fig 3) received in an inclined socket, the plunger including a hole (35) for adding small doses of liquid.
Patent GB-2315557-A (GB)
Title: An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test cell
Inventor: CARBONINI LORENZO
IPC: G01R29/08
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test cell comprises a first and second antennae 23, 24 in which each antenna comprises at least one conductor 36, 37 arranged to extend along an electromagnetic screened enclosure 10. The enclosure 10 has a rectangular cross section. The antennae 23, 24 are arranged such that they can be energised in a TEM mode to create an electric field in a first region which is predominately polarised in a direction parallel to one pair of opposing side walls of the enclosure. A third antenna 14 may extend along the enclosure 10 which can be energised in a transverse electromagnetic (TEM) mode to create an electric field within a second region between the antennae, which is predominately polarised in a direction parallel to the other pair of opposing side walls of the enclosure. The antennae include impedance matched feed 25 and termination 20, 22 arrangements. Each antenna may be formed by a planar array of distributed conductive elements. Further conductors may be included in an antenna array which do not lie within a plane.
Patent GB-2305749-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining a path for a machine between a Predetermined route and a final position
Inventor: SARANGAPANI JAGANNATHAN NMI
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically determining and modelling a path between a route 502 and a final position 508 is provided. An initial position on the route and a set of path equations between the initial position and the final position are determined. A set of path data points is computed using the set of path equations and the path 504 as defined by the path data points is modelled. The curvature of the path at each point is determined using the model and validated against a reference curvature.
Patent GB-2316388-A (GB)
Title: Pocket for laminar articles
Inventor: MOOREHOUS RICHARD MCALISTER S
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1996-08-16
Abstract: A pocket adapted to accommodate a three dimensional laminar article (14, Fig. 2) in a close fitting manner comprises a front panel 6 connected at opposite sides 7A, 7B to a back panel 5 by resilient means permitting the front panel 6 to move away and to slide relative to the back panel 5 while remaining substantially parallel thereto upon insertion of the article (14). The resilient means may include a series of slits 13 formed in the opposite sides of the front panel 6 and may be inclined downwardly and inwardly with respect to the bottom 8 and sides of the pocket 7A, 7B respectively. The front panel 6 may be connected to the back panel 5 along the bottom edge 8 of the front panel 6, wherein an aperture 12 may be formed so as to assist in the removal of the article (14). Meanwhile, the upper edge 9 of the front panel 6 may be unconnected to the back panel 5 to define an opening which is typically closed by a hinged flap 10. The back panel 5 may have an adhesive coating to facilitate attachment of the pocket to a supporting surface. Preferably, at least the front panel 6 is made from PVC. The pocket may be incorporated into a file, folder, or cover.
Patent GB-2313413-A (GB)
Title: Variable-regeneration directional control valve for constructional vehicles
Inventor: CHUNG TAE SEUNG
IPC: F15B13/02
Filed: 1996-12-11
Abstract: A variable-regeneration directional control valve for construction vehicles is disclosed. The control valve has a pressure control means 55 for controlling the opposite pressure caused by elasticity of a valve spring 25. The opposite pressure acts on one end of a regeneration switching spool 22, while a self pressure (hydraulic pressure of pressurized fluid output from a pump) acts on the other end of the regeneration switching spool and thereby moves the spool. In the preferred embodiment, the means is a pressure control pistol 23 which is provided on the tip of the valve spring. The pressure control piston receives an outside control signal through an electronic proportional control valve and thereby continuously moves. The electronic proportional control valve outputs pressurized fluid in proportion to a current amount of the outside control signal.
Patent GB-2308413-A (GB)
Title: Ratio selector mechanisms
Inventor: SPOONER JOHN
IPC: F16H59/44
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: A ratio selector mechanism for the selection of the operative ratio in an associated synchromesh vehicle transmission in which a fluid pressure operated actuating means (14, 15) operates synchromesh units. The operating pressure of the actuating means is varied either mechanically or electronically during selection of a given ratio in the associated transmission or dependant on the ratio being selected in the associated transmission.
Patent GB-2309005-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing resilient tubing
Inventor: JENKINS MARK ALEXANDER
IPC: B29C33/62
Filed: 1995-11-03
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of clear corrugated or convoluted tubing from a resilient material such as polyurethane. The method of forming the tubing is in accordance with conventional manufacturing techniques used for corrugated or convoluted tubing but is characterised by a permanent non-stick coating such as a tetrafluoroethylene polymer being applied to the surface of the die blocks.
Patent GB-2327220-A (GB)
Title: Carton
Inventor: LEARY JOHN
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: A carton blank for assembly by gluing comprises first and second end panels 101 and 105, at least two intermediate panels 102 - 104 delimited by fold lines 201 - 204, flaps 301 carried on each end panel and at least one further panel and a gluing zone 110 on one of the end panels so that the end panels 101, 105 can be glued together with the free edge of the second end panel 105 spaced from the fold line 201 bounding the first end panel 101.
Patent GB-2320079-A (GB)
Title: A knob for turning a spindle
Inventor: PERCY GEORGE
IPC: F16K31/60
Filed: 1997-10-20
Abstract: A knob for turning a spindle 8, for example that of a domestic tap, comprises an outer housing 1 having an internal bore 3 and an inner sleeve 2 which splines with the internal bore 3 and has an internal bore hole for receiving the spindle 8. The sleeve 2 is secured to the spindle 8 by means of set screws 11 extending through threaded holes 5 in the sleeve.
Patent GB-2331988-A (GB)
Title: Polycyclic sulphamate inhibitors of oestrone sulphatase
Inventor: REED MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: C07D221/22
Filed: 1997-12-04
Abstract: A sulphamate compound suitable for use as an inhibitor of oestrone sulphatase (E.C. 3.1.6.2) is described. The compound is a polycyclic compound comprising at least two ring components, wherein the polycyclic compound comprises at least one sulphamate group attached to at least one of the ring components, and wherein at least one of the ring components of the polycyclic structure is a heterocyclic ring. The polycyclic compound preferably has a steroidal structure but wherein the D ring is a heterocyclic ring.
Patent GB-2322925-A (GB)
Title: Current-carrying vacuum cleaner hose assembly
Inventor: GIBSON DIANE
IPC: F16L11/118
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: The hose assembly has at least two conductors 4 and 5 extending helically around the hose and joined at opposite ends to electrical connectors. One conductor 4 has a solid metal core 11 and provides the major strength of the hose, urging it into an axially retracted state. The other conductor 5 has a lighter, stranded wire 13. An outer layer 10 of a flexible insulating material is bonded to insulating sleeves 12 and 14 on the conductors 4 and 5 and folds between adjacent turns of the conductors when the hose is in its natural, retracted state. The hose can be extended to several times its length. Alternatively, both conductors have stranded wire 13 and a solid resilient element, not used for conducting, provides the major strength (Fig.5).
Patent GB-2335351-A (GB)
Title: Pushchair carrying device
Inventor: NEILSON ANDREW
IPC: A45F3/14
Filed: 1998-03-16
Abstract: A carrying device for a folded pushchair comprises an elongate flexible member such as a strap 1 or flexible bag (Figure 3), a strap 2 integral with or connected to the flexible member and intended to pass over a user's shoulder, and a plurality of adjustable straps secured to the flexible member and extending perpendicular thereto and intended for encircling the folded pushchair. In a construction in which the flexible member is a zip-closed bag the adjustable straps pass around the bag exterior.
Patent GB-2328214-A (GB)
Title: Fender having blended crystalline polyethylene impact layer
Inventor: TAJIMA KEI
IPC: B29C43/20
Filed: 1998-07-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel fender, which has a sufficient shock absorbing action to a ship and is capable of dispersing compressive force when a ship comes alongside at a pier and reducing the friction force when a ship is moored at a pier. The fender of the present invention comprises a fender body (10), and a surface layer (16) with which at least an impact receiving surface of this fender body (10) is coated, wherein the surface layer (16) is made of a blended polymer of a crystalline polyolefin resin and a diene rubber and the proportion of the crystalline polyolefin resin in the blended polymer exceeds 50% by weight and not more than 85% by weight.