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Patent GB-2367429-B (GB)
Title: Helical antenna for frequencies in exess of 200MHZ
Inventor: LEISTEN OLIVER PAUL
IPC: H01Q11/08
Filed: 2000-02-03
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A UHF antenna has an electrically insulative cylindrical core of a solid material having a relative dielectric constant greater than 5, and a three-dimensional antenna element structure disposed on or adjacent the outer cylindrical surface of the core. The antenna element structure is coupled to a coaxial feeder passing axially through the core. To reduce the effect of unwanted resonant modes associated with the resonant length of the feeder inside the core, the core is spaced from the outer conductor of the feeder by an intervening layer of insulative material having a relative dielectric constant which is much lower that that of the core material.
Patent GB-2388096-B (GB)
Title: Conveyor system
Inventor: MARSHALL IAN DAVID
IPC: B65G47/252
Filed: 2003-04-10
Granted: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A conveyor system comprises a horizontal roller conveyor (10) and a belt conveyor (13) for selectively inverting empty pallets (12). The belt conveyor has an inclined run (20) of its belt (14) extending downwardly from a horizontal run (16) at the level of the roller conveyor (10) to terminate vertically underneath the discharge end of the roller conveyor (10). The belt (16) can be driven selectively in a forwards or reverse direction. By driving it in the reverse direction with first receiving a pallet (12) falling from the roller conveyor, the pallet is inverted, whilst while driving it in the forwards direction when first receiving such a pallet (12), the pallet remains non-inverted. Discharge can similarly be selected to be from either end of the conveyor (13) by means of the direction in which the belt is driven.
Patent GB-2054790-B (GB)
Title: Clearance adjusting device for clutch operating cable
IPC: B60K23/02
Filed: 1980-07-11
Granted: 1983-04-13
Abstract: A device for adjusting a clearance between a certain member and another member, includes a first elongate member such as an outer cable of a clutch system, a locking coil member having a pair of bent portions at its ends which is wound around a male screw portion of the first member, a second member such as a nut provided with a female screw portion screwed with the male screw portion of the first member and a notched portion formed in the second member, and control means such as a ring which is movable in its rotational and axial directions in relation to the second member within a limited range. The control means is operated to control the rotation of the second member so that the locking coil member is loosened from or tightly locked on the male screw portion of the first member depending on a position of the control means in relation to the second member.
Patent GB-2203021-B (GB)
Title: Seeding machines
Inventor: HAMILTON THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: A01C7/04
Filed: 1987-04-11
Granted: 1990-03-07
Abstract: A seeding machine has a drum (8) and roller (10) urged together to define a seed trough (22). Bristles (26) close one end of the trough (22) and a hopper (24) adjacent that end feeds a continuous supply of seeds to the trough (22). The seeds flow along the length of the trough (22) and are discharged at the opposite end of the trough (22) which is open. A funnel (30) collects the discharged seeds and returns them to the hopper (24). The drum (8) is provided with a series of axially extending rows of holes which are coupled to a vacuum source as each row passes through the tumbling seeds in the trough (22). A single seed is attracted to each hole and is carried by the drum to a discharge location where the hole in question is disconnected from the vacuum source and instead connected to a source of pressure which then acts to eject the seed from the drum (8).
Patent GB-2223958-B (GB)
Title: Separator
Inventor: SMISSON ROBERT PHILIP MAUDSLAY
IPC: B01D17/025
Filed: 1988-10-07
Granted: 1992-12-23
Abstract: There is disclosed a separator of the low energy type comprising a cylindrical vessel (1) in which rotational movement of liquid and suspended solids within the vessel (1) is sufficient to cause and enhance an inward sweeping effect towards an annular opening in the base (3) on solids accumulated at the base (3) of the vessel (1), whilst being of sufficiently low energy that separation of the solid components of the liquid in the vessel (1) is brought about primarily by gravity. In order to trap floatables material, a floatables trap (19) is provided inward of an annular dip plate (9) in the vessel (1).
Patent GB-2236081-B (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to nudge bars
Inventor: FORTUNE WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B60R19/52
Filed: 1990-08-10
Granted: 1993-03-17
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB90/01255 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 7, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 7, 1992 PCT Filed Aug. 10, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO91/01904 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 21, 1991.A nudge bar of the kind comprising a pair of spaced vertical bars whose front surfaces provide the most forward parts of the nudge bar, one for either side of the vehicle radiator and a horizontally extending elongate loops connected with the two vertical bars. At least the front part of each vertical bar is formed as a moulding of resilient plastics or rubber material. A particularly suitable material is a semi-rigid, self skinning, foamed polyurethane. Preferably, a metal insert in the form of a strip extends through each moulding to strengthen it and, where appropriate, to facilitate fixing. In a preferred arrangement, each vertical bar comprises a rear metal part and a front moulded part, the metal part providing projecting front edges which mate with corresponding grooves in the moulded part, and a plate is provided in the metal part, adjacent the front edges, and on which the moulded part seats when fitted.
Patent GB-2254935-B (GB)
Title: Optical fibre splicing
Inventor: WHITESMITH PETER JOHN
IPC: G02B6/255
Filed: 1992-04-02
Granted: 1994-06-29
Abstract: Simple and inexpensive optical fibre splicing apparatus comprises a splicing station 1 comprising a fibre support table 3 and a pair of electrodes 10; high voltage circuitry for striking an arc; clamp assemblies 11,11 min  at opposite ends of the table for holding end parts of aligned fibres on the table with their end faces spaced a predetermined distance apart between the electrodes, a part 14 of at least one of the clamp assemblies being constrained to move towards and away from the other; mechanical means 18,21 and 27 for controlling movement of the part 14 of the movable clamp assembly 11; and a firing button 35 for actuating the high voltage circuitry and mechanical control means. Preferably, a low voltage power source is housed in a casing separately formed with respect to the casing of the splicing station 1 and is connected to the high voltage circuitry of the splicing station by a flexible cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280075-B (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to television receivers
Inventor: SAWARD IAN
IPC: H04N7/20
Filed: 1992-02-21
Granted: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A television receiver/decoder includes means (8) to detect what channels are capable of being received by that receiver/decoder. A first memory (12) stores data relatingto all possible channels. A second memory (14) is used to store data relating to the channels that receiver/decoder is arranged to receive. The second memory is selectively loaded with data from the first memory in dependence on the channels the detecting means determines the receiver/decoder can receive. One of a plurality of Low Noise Blocks (LNB's) in an antenna can be selectedby a control signal which causes power to be selectively applied to an LNB. One of a plurality of oscillators (60) in an LNB of an antenna can be selected providing a frequency generator (54) coupled to a lead for the antenna signal and operable to produce at least one frequency signal in response to a control signal. The antenna includes a switch (58) which switches between oscillators in dependence on the received frequency signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303354-B (GB)
Title: Drinks-dispensing apparatus
Inventor: ORSBORN BRIAN JOSEPH
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1995-07-15
Granted: 1999-03-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/01615 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 20, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 20, 1998 PCT Filed Jul. 8, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/03916 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 6, 1997A multi-head drinks-dispensing apparatus having a group of drinks-dispensing heads each arranged for supply with drink ingredients through fluid control valves. A keypad has a first group of keys for selecting the type of drink and the dispensing head to be used, and a second group of keys for selecting the quantity of drink to be dispensed. Signals from those groups of keys are processed in a micro-processor, which energizes the relevant pair of valves to commence delivery of the selected drink without any delay. Dispensing of the selected drink is initiated at the earliest moment, while other drinks are being selected, so that selected drinks can be dispensed from the dispensing heads in a serial, overlapping manner. This facilitates the dispensing of a customer's multi-drink order in the shortest possible time. The processor stores data concerning the various drinks that are dispensed in a non-volatile memory, and this data can be transferred to a data collection unit via an infrared link, and then to a drinks management system.
Patent GB-2309778-B (GB)
Title: Security document validation
Inventor: BERNARDINI RON
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 1996-02-05
Granted: 2000-05-24
Abstract: Method and apparatus for validating banknotes. In some countries, genuine banknotes are provided with a security thread embedded in the banknote, but partially exposes at regularly spaced regions along its length by windows. The windows have a width greater that the security strip itself. The increased transmissivity of the banknote in the infrared region is utilized to detect the presence of such windows to validate the banknote. If the required variation in transmissivity is not detected, the banknote can be rejected as a countefeit.
Patent GB-2297913-B (GB)
Title: Breast pump insert
Inventor: FORD DONALD ROBERT
IPC: A61M1/06
Filed: 1996-02-15
Granted: 1998-12-30
Abstract: A flexible resilient breast pump insert (5) adapted to fit into the rigid funnel portion (1) of a vacuum generating breast pump operable to generate a negative pressure. The insert comprises a mouth portion ( 6) with an open end shaped to receive and contact the areola of a woman's breast and an inner portion (7) of reduced size to receive the woman's nipple. A lip (9) around the edge of the mouth portion allows it to be connected to the rigid breast pump funnel portion (1) to form a pressure tight seal therewith. The mouth portion (6) of the insert has a wall with an inner surface (6b) shaped to contact the woman's areola around her nipple and an outer surface (6a) with a plurality of recesses (10) formed in it, the thickness of the wall of the mouth portion in the region of each recess (10) being less than that of the remainder of the mouth portion and each recess (10) having a channel (12) leading from it to connect it with a source of negative pressure so that, in use, each recess (10) can be deformed and deflected into contact with the inner surface of the rigid funnel portion of the breast pump in response to a negative pressure applied to the outer surface of the wall of said mouth portion ( 6) thereby massaging the areola region of the breast and stimulating the lactation of milk from the nipple. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2327818-B (GB)
Title: Switching control arrangement
Inventor: AINSWORTH JOHN DESMOND
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 1997-07-29
Granted: 2001-10-17
Abstract: A switching control arrangement for a multilevel convertor minimises the harmonic content of the convertor voltage or current by an open-loop and/or a closed-loop control of the timing of the switching of the GTOs associated with the energy-storage components (e.g. capacitors) in the convertor. In a first open-loop arrangement the convertor current is quantized over its working range and different threshold values are provided in dependence on the quantization values of the current. In a second open-loop arrangement a continuous, non-quantized control is provided based on at least a quadratic approximation to the desired current-dependent behaviour of the GTO switching angles. In a third, closed-loop arrangement, different GTO-switching threshold levels are provided as controlled by a Fourier integration process involving the nulling of those harmonics desired to be nulled. The control arrangement is applicable to chain or stacked-capacitor multilevel convertors and can be employed in SVC applications or applications in which the convertor draws real power as well as reactive power. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2353457-B (GB)
Title: Electric heaters
Inventor: CRITCHLEY MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 1999-08-13
Granted: 2004-08-25
Abstract: An electrical resistance or heater of the type comprising a thick film resistive track provided on an insulating substrate has two predetermined sections of said track (8d,8e) with a predetermined current carrying capacity. These sections are bridged by a discrete bridge (22) of an insulating material, e.g. glass, which at a predetermined temperature becomes sufficiently conductive to cause a failure current to flow through one or both of said sections (8d,8e). The resistive track (8) is protected from oxidation by a separate overglaze layer. The heater track section (8d) passing the failure current is provided with means, such as an aperture (24) in the track, for concentrating locally the current flowing therethrough.
Patent HU-217419-B (HU)
Title: Microbiological method for production of hydroxil-group substituted aromatic heterocyclic carbonic acid
Inventor: HEINZMANN KLAUS
IPC: C12P17/14
Filed: 1992-12-04
Abstract: A novel microbiological process for the preparation of hydroxylated heterocyclic carboxylic acids of the formula <IMAGE> starts from the corresponding heterocyclic carboxylic acid. This process is carried out in such a way that a) aerobic biomass which utilises nicotinic acid is cultivated in a molar ratio of nicotinic acid to mineral acid of 1 to 8, this ratio being ensured throughout the culture period, and then b) the hydroxylation of the corresponding heterocyclic carboxylic acid of the general formula. <IMAGE> in which R1 and X have the said meaning, is carried out with this biomass. Under these conditions it is possible in the culture period to accumulate microorganisms of the species Pseudomonas acidovorans DSM 7205, of the species Pseudomonas acidovorans DSM 7203, of the species Alcaligenes faecalis DSM 7204 and microorganisms with the identifier DSM 7202.
Patent HU-210724-B (HU)
Inventor: FUELOEP MARIA
Filed: 1993-04-06
Abstract: A találmány tárgya eljárás kommunális és ipari hulladékok megsemmisítésére, amelynek során a hulladékot összegyűjtjük, a megsemmisítés helyszínére szállítjuk, összeaprítjuk, majd megsemmisítő térbe juttatva elégetjük, az elégetés során keletkező füstgázokat tisztítás után a környező levegőbe engedjük, a visszamaradó salakanyagot pedig a megsemmisítő térből eltávolítjuk, és adott esetben utókezeléssel, pl. pihentetéssel, további felhasználásra alkalmassá tesszük. Az eljárás jellegzetessége, hogy az összeaprított hulladékot az elégetés előtt anyagféleségek szerinti előválogatásnak vetjük alá, és így szilikát és vastartalmú anyagoktól legalább részben megtisztított primer hulladékhoz (A) jutunk, ezt követően a primer hulladékot (A) adalékanyagokkal, pl. égést szabályozó összetevőkkel és füstgáz tisztító reagensekkel (D) társítva keverő részegységbe (4c) töltjük, és ott alapkeveréket (E) hozunk létre, majd az alapkeveréket (E) juttatjuk a megsemmisítő térbe (5a), ahol az alapkeveréket (E) 800-1100 °C közötti hőmérsékleten, horizontális lebegtetés és intenzív keveredés egymást követő szakaszainak alkalmazásával elégetjük, a szilárd égési maradványokat előnyösen még a megsemmisítő térben (5a) további termikus kezelésnek, pl. olvasztásnak vetjük alá, és a salakanyagot (G) ezt követően távolítjuk el a megsemmisítő térből (5a), az égetés során keletkező forró füstgázokat (F) pedig a megsemmisítő térből (5a) célszerűen többcélú hőhasznosító egységbe (6) vezetve lehűtjük, és csak az így csökkentett hőmérsékletű füstgázokat (F) tisztítjuk, pl. portalanítjuk és/vagy mossuk. HU 210 724 B A leírás terjedelme: 6 oldal (ezen belül 1 lap ábra)
Patent HU-216043-B (HU)
Title: Ozone generator
IPC: H01T23/00
Filed: 1992-12-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP92/02875 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 8, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 8, 1993 PCT Filed Dec. 11, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/12035 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 24, 1993.Apparatus for generating ozone with a high voltage source and at least two spaced plate electrodes with an interposed dielectric for forming at least one flow path, at least one of the plate electrodes being oscillatable, the plate electrode comprising two layers of electrically conductive material, whereof at least one layer is oscillatable, a resilient-attenuating material is placed between the two layers and the two layers are fixed in order to permit oscillations of the electrodes.
Patent HU-210796-B (HU)
Inventor: SIKE FERENC
IPC: C02F1/58
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: A találmány szerinti eljárásra az jellemző, hogy a vas-fumarát szűrése és - adott esetben mosása után képződött főként ammónium-szulfátot és vas(II)-szulfátot tartalmazó szennyvizeket egyesítjük, majd a szennyvíz 1 m3-ére számítva 50-150 kg CaO-dal egyenértékű kalcium-vegyülettel reagáltatjuk, majd az elegyet szűrjük és a szűrletet adott esetben a vas-fumarát gyártási folyamat elejére visszavezetjük, a kép- ződött csapadékot pedig - előnyösen víztelenítés után - lerakóhelyen deponáljuk vagy az iszaphoz (7) 13:0,5-2 térfogat arányban koncentrált kénsavat (8) adagolunk, az elegyet szűrjük, majd a szűrletet a vasfumarát gyártási folyamat elejére visszavezetjük, a képződött kalcium-szulfátot (10) adott esetben szárítás után újrafelhasználásra elvezetjük. HU 210 796 A A leírás terjedelme: 4 oldal (ezen belül 1 lap ábra)
Patent HU-218542-B (HU)
Title: Safety razor
Inventor: GILDER BERNARD
IPC: B26B21/22
Filed: 1992-11-25
Abstract: A safety razor comprises a blade unit (2) mounted on a handle (1) for pivotal movement in one direction from a rest position, the pivot axis (C) being arranged to underly the guard surface (10). In the rest position, the entire handle is disposed forwardly of a plane containing the trailing edge of the guard surface. The blade unit consists of a replaceable cartridge having a frame defining an opening in which the three blades (6) are mounted between a guard (10) and a lubricating strip (8) so that during a shaving stroke the guard, the first, second and third blades and the lubricating strip engage the beard in turns.
Patent IT-1246085-B (IT)
Title: Packaging system using thermo-shrinkable film - wraps products and welds or sticks film along two separate lines
Inventor: FRESNEL JACQUES
IPC: B65G/
Filed: 1990-02-09
Granted: 1994-11-14
Abstract: A wrapping system, using thermo-shrinkable film and designed to wrap two or more different articles of the same or different sizes at the same time, consists of covering the articles with a plastics film layer (1) or sleeve which is welded or stuck to form individual compartments prior to thermal shrinking. The welding or sticking of the plastics film layer is carried out along two separate lines (6,7) situated along the edges of the film material to form two or more compartments (2,3) containing the articles being wrapped. Thewelding/sticking lines are located vertically with respect to the surfaces of the film layers.
Patent IT-1191803-B (IT)
Inventor: MINISCI FRANCESCO
IPC: C07C46/06
Filed: 1986-06-11
Granted: 1988-03-23
Abstract: Phenols are oxidated to quinones with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of catalytic amounts of bromine, iodine, hydrogen bromide and hydrogen iodide.
Patent IT-1205151-B (IT)
Title: Flexible, expanded elastomer sheath prodn.
Inventor: AMBROSINI MASSIMO
IPC: C08F/
Filed: 1987-06-12
Granted: 1989-03-15
Abstract: The electrical immersion heater comprises tubular core units each having an elongate tubular core member (1) which may be provided with fluid through flow apertures. Each core includes a saw tooth profile strip (3a) which locates the wound wire, and is secured by stud fasteners (2) to core (1). Wire retaining slots (3) are provided at the ends of the strips (3a). A polymer insulated electrical resistance heating wire (5) is wound helically around the core (1) in a single layer. The core windings comprise a single length of resistance wire and the end feeds (4 and 6) connect with a shrouded supply cable (7). Side members (8 and 9) are of channel form with a central plateau (10) also forming a channel (10a) carrying spigots (11) each with opposed longitudinal slots (12) and an annular rib (13) arranged such that the spigots may snap-engage with the ends of respective cores to be secured. A number of the modular units described may be coupled together. Simpler adjustment of power rating. Avoids over-heating. @(8pp Dwg.No.1/3)@
Patent IT-1226082-B (IT)
Inventor: BIANCHI GIUSEPPE
IPC: A21C15/02
Filed: 1988-07-06
Granted: 1990-12-10
Abstract: A process for producing variously shaped waffle products, especially waffle products having a conical or similar shape for icecream and foods, is provided, said process comprising a step of introducing batter between dies and counterdies, said dies and counterdies having a high thermal conductivity, cooking said batter by heating dies and counterdies by means of hot air, and extracting the waffle obtained by cooking the batter when said waffle is at a temperature at which its shape is substantially stable, the apparatus for carrying out the process comprising a plurality thin dies (2a) and counterdies (2b), a delivery station (7) for delivering batter between dies (2a) and counterdies (2b), a hot air cooking chamber (10), a cooling station (11) and a station (12) for the extraction of waffle products cooked between dies and counterdies.
Patent IT-1166874-B (IT)
IPC: E03D1/32
Filed: 1979-06-11
Granted: 1987-05-06
Abstract: A water level control device for flush toilets comprises a body (1) associable with the flushing tank of a flush toilet and defining a chamber therein, in communication with a water inlet conduit (4). In the chamber there is housed a shutter operative to cover or uncover a water inlet port, as respectively controlled by level adjusting members (20, 22) and by an opening weight (30) adapted for moving the shutter to the port uncovering position when the water in the tank is at a lower level than a preset one.
Patent IT-1165365-B (IT)
Inventor: MAKOSCH GUENTER
IPC: G01B11/30
Filed: 1979-11-09
Granted: 1987-04-22
Abstract: Two radiation components differing from each other with regard to their state of polarization or their wavelength are directed onto closely adjacent points of the object to be measured. The reflected components are recombined and are fed to a polarization- or wavelength-dependent phase shifter periodically shifting the phase positions of the two components by  lambda /2 against each other. A phase shift of one of the components caused by the object to be measured is fully compensated for by periodically shifting the phase position of the other component at particular points in time, which can be determined, for example, by means of a connected analyzer and a photodetector. The values of the control voltage effecting the periodical phase shift in the phase shifter are measured at those points in time at which the phase difference between the two components equals zero. These values are proportional to the difference in height between the points of incidence of the two radiation components on the object surface or the slope of the object surface.