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Patent GB-2268912-A (GB)
Title: A ball carrier with a cap for application of fluids,e.g.cosmetics.
Inventor: SCHNEIDER BERNARD
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: A ball carrier 1 for a "roll on ball" type fluid applicator comprising an annular casing 5 which is capable of holding a rotatable spherical ball 7, a base 6 and apertures 11 for fluid to pass through, and means 17, 18 for connection to a container 4, characterised in that the base 6 is spaced from the ball 7 and is sealed by annular shoulder 8, and in that it is connected to the annular casing 5 by webs 10, said apertures 11 being in the form of arcuate slots 11 which are delimited by the base 6, webs 10 and casing 5. The cap 2 may feature a thread locking device, comprising protuberances on the male thread (23, fig.2) and a rib (24, fig.3) on the female thread, to prevent accidental cap loosening in transit. A rim 20 may be provided below annular shoulder 8, to exert a further scraping effect on the ball. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280839-A (GB)
Title: An at least partly inflatable item of apparel
Inventor: MELKONIAN VARTAN
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 1993-08-11
Abstract: An item of apparel such as a sock 1 is inflatable over a sole part 2 to provide cushion means 3 between a wearer and the exterior. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283785-A (GB)
Title: Adding liquid to an i.c.engine mixture supply
Inventor: EVANS HERBERT GEORGE
IPC: F02M25/022
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: A water container 7 is connected via a solenoid valve 8 operated by a vacuum switch 9 to a carburettor 4 or fuel injected intake. A chamber 1 in the connection is connected to the distributor vacuum unit 17, the switch 9 and a line 22 to atmosphere containing a valve 23. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286704-A (GB)
Title: Name card scanner
Inventor: WEI KUO-HUANG
IPC: G06K7/14
Filed: 1994-02-11
Abstract: A name card scanner includes a hollow housing which has a top end formed with a longitudinal access slot, two upper rollers (33U, 34U) in slight contact with each other, two lower rollers (33L, 34L) in slight contact with each other, a motor (31) for driving rotatably one of the upper and lower rollers (33U, 33L) and a scanning means (4) disposed between the upper and lower rollers (33U, 34U, 33L, 34L). Upper and lower sensing units (6, 7) are located slightly above the upper rollers (33U, 34U) and below the lower rollers (33L, 34L). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275706-A (GB)
Title: Wireline valves
Inventor: MORRELL TERENCE ROBERT
IPC: E21B33/072
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: The wireline valve includes an equalizing valve assembly which will allow the upstream and downstream well pressures to be equalised by a simple arrangement including lust a single equalising valve 82 and a bore 84 drilled through a hollow arm 20 from laterally behind the ram in a direction generally perpendicular to a wireline. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277374-A (GB)
Title: Thermally controlled diffusers
Inventor: HOLYOAKE NOEL VICTOR
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 1994-03-23
Abstract: The diffuser 1 comprises a connector 2 for connecting the diffuser to a duct, a divergent outlet 3, a deflector 5 for deflecting flow from the outlet 3, and a means 8 for supporting the flow deflector 5 in a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the divergent outlet 3. The support means 8 includes a temperature sensitive mechanism 9 whereby the predetermined positional relationship between the outlet 3 and the flow deflector 5 may be varied depending on a temperature sensed, so as to produce a variation in the outlet flow pattern of the diffuser. The thermally controlled diffuser may preferably be a ceiling diffuser, and preferably the variation in the positional relationship is in a vertical direction when the diffuser is installed. A method of automatically varying the flow pattern of a diffuser is also described. The mechanism 9 may include those involving changes with temperature of the pressure of a gas or bimetallic strips or memory metals, or wax. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275387-A (GB)
Title: Special-document discriminating apparatus and managing system for image forming apparatus having a special-document discriminating fuction
Inventor: TACHIKAWA MICHIYOSHI
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: A special document identifier for adding to a digital copying machine or the like a function of preventing bills or the like to be counterfeited, and a system for controlling an image forming device having such a function. In the special document identifier, a ROM which stores the data for identifying bills or other special documents is detachably mounted on a control board. The data used for such identification can be learned from the test patterns inputted from an image forming device or can be inputted through an external communication line. A system for controlling the image forming device comprises an image forming device and a control device connected by a communication line. Either the image forming device or the control device is provided with the special document identifying function. From the image forming device, incidental information is transferred to the control apparatus together with the information of the identification results or the detected data. The information of the criterion of the identification can be transferred from the control device to the image forming device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290056-A (GB)
Title: Garden trolley
Inventor: DEY KEIRON ROBIN
IPC: B62B1/12
Filed: 1994-07-13
Abstract: The trolley includes a body (12, figure 1) with a strap for retaining the handles of gardening implements and a closable compartment 14. The lower part of the body has a storage compartment closable by door 17, and a receptacle 16 for seeds or other small items such as plant ties etc. The body is removably mounted on a barrow 13, which can also be used to carry a sack 34 and a container 28. Several other embodiments are described involving removable containers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292515-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for making mops
Inventor: PAINTIN HARRY
IPC: A47L13/20
Filed: 1994-08-15
Abstract: Apparatus for making mops comprises a number of different processing points 4 - 7 all arranged in line with one another, along a conveyor system eg a continuous belt 8. The apparatus is arranged, so that yarn 2 may be drawn from a ball warp 1, or similar, and fed into clipping apparatus, prior to cutting of the yarn. A clip 10 is inserted into one of the sockets at the first point 4, and at second point 5 a second clip 12 is fed from a hopper 11 to lie over the first clip. At the third point 6 the upper clip 12 is pressed into engagement with the lower clip to retain the yarn therebetween, and at the fourth point 7 the yarn is severed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281394-A (GB)
Title: Gauge indicator
Inventor: IVY DONALD RAY
IPC: G01D13/02
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: An indicator for a gauge, such as a floor scale (10) includes a semi-circular dial (14) and a two-pronged needle indicator (20) that is free to rotate through 360 degrees within the gauge, the dial (14) having an inner and an outer arcuate scale. One of the two prongs (22, 24) of the indicator (20) indicates the respective gauge reading on one of the arcuate scales during a first 180 degree swing of the indicator and the other of the two prongs (22, 24) indicating the gauge reading on the other arcuate scale along the succeeding 180 degree swing of the indicator. The end of the prong is coloured to match that of its respective scale. The indicator may show body weight, pressure, temperature or humidity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283583-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control for a fixing device in an image forming apparatus
Inventor: SUZUKI TAKASHI
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 1994-10-13
Abstract: A temperature control method for a fixing device of an image forming apparatus using an electrostatic photographing process comprises the steps of 
 
  (1) correcting a detected temperature, above all, correcting a delay in the detection by a temperature sensor, in accordance with a predetermined equation involving the rate of change of temperature with a view to determining the electric power to be supplied; 
  (2) supplying the electric power to the heater by using a particular pattern, and, above all, supplying the electric power in a sampling period to be set up for the purpose and additionally in specific units formed by dividing the sampling period into smaller segments; 
  (3) performing sequential control by using a temperature discriminating method for the pressurizing roller and, above all, by estimating the temperature of a pressurizing roller not provided with any temperature detecting means on the basis of a natural temperature decline process in the heating means, the quantity of heat which the heating means is deprived of, the transport of the recording medium, and so forth, and applying an adequate quantity of electric power to the heater on the basis of such an estimate. 
 
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Patent GB-2299857-A (GB)
Title: Gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit
Inventor: STOTT PHILIP FREDERICK
IPC: F03G3/00
Filed: 1994-11-24
Abstract: A gyroscopic reactive propulsion unit comprises a circular platform 20,21 containing a plurality of electrically motorised gyroscopes 22 attached equally spaced around its perimeter, lying within the same plane. The platform which is also electrically motorised is made to rotate at right angles to the axial plane of the gyroscopes. Electrical power is applied to spin the gyroscopes to a suitable rpm, and to rotate the platform. Independent means for controlling the speed of the gyroscopes, which should be synchronous, and the speed of the rotating platform is provided. On reaching a suitable rpm for the gyroscopes and for the rotating platform, a reaction is produced at right-angles to the gyroscopic platform producing momentum in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-2299897-A (GB)
Title: Antenna mounting system including a step roof tile
Inventor: FEAR NEIL SEAN
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1995-04-12
Abstract: A satellite antenna mounting system 10 comprises: satellite attachment means, at least one leg member 38, 40, 42 and at least one step roof tile 14, 16, 18. The leg member 38, 40, 42 includes a semi-circular foot portion 46, 48, 50 which is adapted to cooperate with and be located within the generally semi-circular moulded portion 32, 34, 36 of the step roof tile 14, 16, 18. In use the position of the foot portion 46, 48, 50 can be radially adjusted within the moulded portion 32, 34, 36. There are preferably three legs pivoted together, at the remote end from the feet, to form a collapsible tripod structure. Methods of using the system are also described.
Patent GB-2300826-A (GB)
Title: Pressure cooker wherein an enclosed pot is sealed by a secondary internal cover
Inventor: DENG CHIH-CHIANG
IPC: A47J27/08
Filed: 1995-05-16
Abstract: A pressure cooker (figures 1 and 2) includes a container (10) having an annular shoulder (14) and a pot (20) which is engaged in the container (10) and has an annular flange (21) for engaging with the shoulder (14). A cap (25) has a peripheral portion having an annular flange (26) which engages with the annular flange (21) of the pot (20). A cover (40) is pivotally coupled to the container (10) and may be locked to it for enclosing the container (10) by way of a catch (4a) secured to the cover and a pair of latches (50, figure 4) in a casing (19). A spring (34) is engaged between the cap (25) and the cover (40) for biasing the cap (25) to enclose the pot (20). The container (10), the cap (25) and the cover (40) each includes a heat insulating materials.
Patent GB-2301633-A (GB)
Title: Electric Power Generation
Inventor: CROSS GORDON
IPC: F02C1/02
Filed: 1995-06-01
Abstract: A well or shaft (10) of a depth extending to at least 500m, and preferably over 1,000m, below ground level communicates at or near its base with at least one air flow passageway (12) of similar depth. A down draught of air is created through the shaft (10), for example, by means of a sprinkler system (16) mounted above it, and consequent upflow of air through the passageway(s) (12) may be assisted by arranging heating means (18) near the top of the passageway(s). The air issuing from the top of the or each passageway is directed through a turbine (14) so as to generate electricity.
Patent GB-2302213-A (GB)
Title: Antenna
Inventor: LANE ROBERT
IPC: H01Q1/08
Filed: 1995-06-12
Abstract: An antenna 4 for mounting on a vehicle comprises a mast 8, a mounting member 10, and spring means 12 which connect the mast 8 to the mounting member 10. Resistance of the spring means 12 to bending is different in different directions so that, when the antenna 4 is mounted on the roof of the vehicle 2, the resistance of the antenna 4 to rearward deflection is greater than its resistance to forward deflection. The spring means may comprise a helical spring and a biasing band 14 which encircles coils of the spring. Alternatively, the spring means may comprise a rubber rod having at least one slit.
Patent GB-2301737-A (GB)
Title: Method of Transmitting Information in a Wireless Telecommunications System
Inventor: LYSEJKO MARTIN
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1995-06-28
Abstract: A wireless telecommunications system (1) includes a central terminal (10) for transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals to and from a subscriber terminal (20). A downlink communication path is established from a transmitter (200) of the central terminal (10) to a receiver (202) of the subscriber terminal (20). A downlink signal (212) is transmitted from the transmitter (200) to the receiver (202) during setup and operation of the wireless telecommunications system (1). The wireless telecommunications system (1) operates in one of three operating modes. In an acquisition mode during establishment of the downlink communication path, the downlink signal (212) is transmitted at a high power level and a low transmit rate with the receiver (202) operating at the low transmit rate. In a standby mode after establishment of the downlink communication path, the downiink signal (212) is transmitted at a low power level and a low transmit rate with the receiver (202) operating at the low transmit rate. In a traffic mode upon a request for wireless communication transmission, the downlink signal (212) is transmitted at a high power level and a high transmit rate with the receiver (202) adjusting to operate at the high transmit rate. Upon completion of the wireless communication transmission, the wireless telecommunications system (1) returns to the standby mode and the receiver (202) adjusts to operate at the low transmit rate.
Patent GB-2291753-A (GB)
Title: Signal mixer
Inventor: BLOMLEY PETER FRED
IPC: H03D7/14
Filed: 1995-07-17
Abstract: A class AB mixer combines a signal i.e. a square wave, from a local oscillator (26) with two unidirectional pulse trains (23, 25) which, in combination, represent an input signal in phase and amplitude. Input circuitry (20) generates the pulse trains by splitting alternate half wave cycles of the input signal into two components and inverting the polarity of one of said components. The pulse trains have the same polarity and revert substantially to zero voltage and current between pulses, thereby to reduce switching noise in the mixer. The RF input signal may be applied via an RF amplifier 21 and a driver 20 which may be of the class AB or B type. The input signal may alternatively be applied via a transformer to respective bases of two drive transistors. The bases of the mixer transistors Q2, Q3 may be connected to a common bias voltage or respectively connected to bases of Q4, Q1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to strain transducers
Inventor: ROGER WEST LABORATORIES LIMITE
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 1995-09-26
Abstract: A strain transducer is in the form of a plug which is a tight fit in a hole 8 drilled in a workpiece. The plug has a cylindrical barrel 1 spanned by a plate 4 on which are mounted strain gauges 6 for measuring shear forces in the plane of the plate. The plate is not a complete circular diaphragm but is of skeletal form with re-entrants in its periphery, and thus more able to deform. As shown the plate is generally circular with radial slots 5, but it may be a multi-armed element (11, Fig. 3) conveniently of cruciform shape. The barrel 1 may have a wall portion 3 of reduced thickness providing an internal shoulder 2 to receive the plate.
Patent GB-2300208-A (GB)
Title: Stress related placement of engineered superabrasive cutting elements on rotary drag bits
Inventor: TIBBITTS GORDON A
IPC: E21B10/60
Filed: 1996-04-04
Abstract: A rotary drill bit 10, or a method of forming such a bit, with at least two cutting element carrying regions, 510, 512, 514, 516 and 518, on the face of its crown 500, in which the cutting elements 530 in the at least two regions are differently structured to withstand the different drilling loadings in those regions. The loadings may be predominantly tangential or predominantly axial. A method of bit design and cutting element design to achieve optimal placement for maximum rate of penetration and bit life of particularly suitable cutting elements for a given bit profile and design, as well as anticipated formation characteristics and other downhole parameters.
Patent GB-2303039-A (GB)
Title: Measuring crop through-put in a forage harvester
Inventor: DIEKHANS NORBERT
IPC: A01D43/08
Filed: 1996-07-01
Abstract: A forage harvester 1 has compression rollers 3 leading to a chopping drum 5. The quantity of crop harvested is determined by a microprocessor 12. The processor receives signals from sensors principally in the form of a potentiometer 10 which is moved in response to the vertical displacement of roller 7 and an inductive rotation sensor 13 which provides a signal indicative of the speed of roller 14.
Patent GB-2305678-A (GB)
Title: Drill pipe float valve and method of manufacture
Inventor: RODGER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 1996-08-22
Abstract: A float valve 10 includes a valve body 12 for sealing engagement with a float sub 20 having threads for threaded engagement with an oilfield tubular. A valve element 40 includes a stem 50 and a valve cone 52 secured thereto. The valve cone is configured for sealing engagement with a seat 58 on the valve body. An elastomeric seal 48 may also be provided for sealing engagement with the valve body. The stem and the cone 52 are interconnected by a shrink-fit operation, wherein the cone is heated so that a cylindrical recess within the cone expands, while at least a front end 64 of the stem 50 is cooled so that its diameter is reduced.
Patent GB-2317198-A (GB)
Title: Ladder covers
Inventor: BURNS AGNES CECILIA
IPC: E06C7/48
Filed: 1996-09-17
Abstract: Purpose made covers (4) for use with ladders. When fitted in place, the covers (4) protect the surface upon which the ladder may be leaning. The covers may be sleeves fitted on the ladder stiles between adjacent rungs to protect a horizontal corner or fitted to the curved head of a step - ladder.
Patent GB-2319078-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine combustor
Inventor: PETERSENIOR
IPC: F23R3/34
Filed: 1996-11-08
Abstract: A combustor (30) for a gas turbine engine comprises an annular combustion chamber (31) having radially outer and inner rows of fuel injectors (19 1 , 20 1 ) disposed concentrically in the combustor head wall (32). Injectors in one of the rows are in angular registration with spaces between injectors in the other row. Each fuel injector comprises a means for producing a fuel/air mixture having a swirling motion, and a mixing duct located downstream of the means for producing the fuel/air mixture. Each mixing duct opens into the combustion chamber (31) through the combustor head wall (32) and has a length sufficient to allow at least partial mixing of the fuel/air mixture before entry to the combustion chamber as a divergent swirling stream (38, 40). Mixing ducts in the first and second rows of injectors have longitudinal centre-lines (L1 1 , L2 1 ) oriented to coincide with generating rays of respective first and second imaginary conical surfaces. These conical surfaces intersect at an included angle (2D) (Fig.3A) within a primary combustion zone in the combustion chamber, whereby injectors (19 1 , 20 1 ) located in different rows are angled towards each other in the downstream direction and the divergent swirling streams of fuel/air mixture (38, 40) coming from different rows cross in the combustion chamber in an interdigitating manner. This creates a strong mixing interaction between the streams from different rows and enhances uniformity and rapidity of combustion in the primary combustion zone.
Patent GB-2308936-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for registration errors due to distances between line sensors in a colour document image reader.
Inventor: KIM EUN-JIN
IPC: H04N1/028
Filed: 1996-12-30
Abstract: In a colour document image reading apparatus which is scanned by three (red, green and blue) spaced line sensors 82a-82c in the sub-scan direction, any geometric image registration errors due to the distances between the line sensors present in the resulting image signals are corrected. Firstly the red and green image signals are delayed 85a,85b by appropriate numbers of line periods to bring the image signals into approximate registration. Secondly an intra-line corrector 86 corrects registration errors of less than a line in the sub-scan direction (ie decimal point correction) by interpolation according to various interpolation algorithms using a look-up table 88 storing interpolation kernel data.
Patent GB-2322303-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable cryotherapy belt
Inventor: METCALFE KATHERINE
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 1997-02-20
Abstract: A belt which includes a length of material 1 and a stretchable material 4, with a means of attachment 5, 6 for a pocket 3. The pocket may alternatively be integral in the length of material 1. The pocket is provided to contain items suitable for the transfer of heat or cold to an injury. The means of attachment allows the pocket to be applied in line with the injury. The stretchable element of the belt allows the belt to be wrapped around any body part, and may be used to provide an appropriate amount of compression to the injury. The belt attaches itself by a suitable means 5, 6 to allow it to be applied easily and to remain in position without additional assistance.
Patent GB-2325684-A (GB)
Title: Flat pack box for access chamber
Inventor: LAWRENSON ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: B65D6/26
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: A plastics box 1 for an access chamber comprises four side panels 2, each comprising a wall member 3 having a front face 4, a rear face 5, a first side 8, a second side 9, a third side 6, normally the top, and a fourth side 7, normally the bottom. The panel 2 may be injection-moulded from a suitable rigid plastics material and further comprises a plurality of complementary locating members 10a-10f integrally moulded with the first and second sides 8,9 of the wall member 3. The locating members 10 have a cavity or recess 11 through which a peg member 12 is positioned to hold the locating members in position. When the panels 2 are positioned adjacent one another, the locating members 10 are interposed between one another fitting together in alternate arrangement. A peg member 12 is pushed down through the space through the locating members 10 to hold the locating members rigidly in position and thereby to secure the two adjacent panels 2 together. The locating members 10 on each side of the panel 2 coact to prevent the peg 12 moving in a lateral direction.