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Patent GB-2259435-A (GB)
Title: Spinning reel
Inventor: BAN MASUO
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 1992-07-24
Abstract: A spinning reel has a handle 1, a drive gear 7 interlocked to the handle 1 and rotatable about an axis extending transversely of a reel body 2, and a transmission system for transmitting drive from the drive gear 7 to a rotor 4 through a pinion gear 8 rotatable about an axis extending longitudinally of the reel body 2. An intermediate member 14 is detachably mounted in the reel body 2 for supporting the pinion gear 8 in a plurality of positions spaced apart axially of the pinion gear 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259626-A (GB)
Title: Centralized dictation system with editable voice files
Inventor: BERGERON LAWRENCE E
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 1992-09-10
Abstract: A centralized dictation system includes apparatus for prerecording standard voice files. Users of the system may select any one of the prerecorded files (206, 218). The selected file is copied to a new file (208, 220) which the user is free to edit (210, 222). The edited file is assigned to a transcriptionist or is accessible to an authorized listener, in the same manner as a conventional dictation job. The prerecorded standard files may contain, for example, standard radiology reports tailored to each user's preferences. Alternatively, the prerecorded files may contain questions or prompts that guide users to dictate information required to complete preprinted report forms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271862-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling delivery of fuel in an engine
Inventor: ROBERTSON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F02D41/34
Filed: 1992-10-24
Abstract: The delivery of fuel to the fuel injectors of an internal combustion engine is controlled by apparatus comprising a processor including a plurality of data lines associated with respective fuel injectors (INJA,INJB) and a clock line for producing a timed signal (OC), and a latch (10) comprising a plurality of data inputs (14, 16), a plurality of outputs (18, 20), and an enable input (12); the processor being adapted to determine for each injector (INJA,INJB) the injection times at which fuel injection is to commence and end, to provide on each data line a signal (INDA,INDB) of the desired state of the associated injector from the determined injection times, to feed the signals from the data lines to the latch inputs (14, 16) and a timer signal (OC) to enable the latch (10) at times related to the injection times of all the fuel injectors (INJA,INJB), thereby providing on each latch output (18, 20) a signal (INDA,INDB) adapted to commence and end fuel injection at the injection times determined for that fuel injector (INDA,INDB). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272117-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: CHISHIMA MASAMITSU
IPC: H01R4/50
Filed: 1993-09-16
Abstract: An electrical connector (K1) comprising: a terminal (12) including a contact piece (12a); a housing (11); a slider (13) including a pressing portion (13c); a flexible cable (14) including an end conductor (14a); and a reinforcing plate (15) having a pressed face (15a) to be pressed by a pressing face (13d) of the pressing portion (13c) of the slider (13); wherein after the slider (13) has been temporarily engaged with the housing (11) in which the terminal (12) is accommodated, the end conductor (14a) of the flexible cable (14) is inserted together with the reinforcing plate (15) into the housing (11) and then, the slider (13) is displaced to a full engaging position such that the end conductor (14a) of the flexible cable (14) is brought into pressing contact with the contact piece (12a) of the terminal (12) through the reinforcing plate (15) by the pressing portion (13c) of the slider (13); wherein the pressed face (15a) of the reinforcing plate (15) is formed obliquely such that the reinforcing plate (15) becomes thinner from a front edge (15b) of the reinforcing plate (15) towards a rear edge (1 Sc) of the reinforcing plate (15), while the pressing face (13d) of the pressing portion (13c) of the slider (13) is formed obliquely such that the slider (13) becomes thicker from a front edge (13e) of the slider (13) towards a rear edge (13f) of the slider (13). In a second embodiment (Fig. 7 not shown) the pressing surfaces are horizontal but the slider is locked to the housing and the cable plate has a groove cooperating with a boss on the slider. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285119-A (GB)
Title: Oxygenated incinerator
Inventor: CHAPMAN ROBERT DAVID
IPC: F23G5/30
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: A waste incinerator (10) comprises a container (14) into which said waste is deposited on a batch basis, one or more burners (20) for combusting fuel and for directing flames into the interior of the container (14) and an oxygen lance (22) for forcing oxygen through said waste thereby to oxygenate it and cause it to 'fountain' or otherwise circulate past the burners (20) so as to facilitate the more rapid and more complete combustion of waste material such as for example oil sludge having a high water content. Additional oxygen may be fed through inlets (50) to complete combustion. The oxygen lance and a burner may be combined in an oxy-fuel burner extending into the waste. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286818-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispenser head
Inventor: JOHNSTON WILLIAM
IPC: B67D1/06
Filed: 1994-01-13
Abstract: A liquid dispenser head comprises a housing having front, rear and top parts 1, 2 and 3, for electrical control gear for controlling the discharge of liquid from the head. Each part is moulded from a synthetic plastics material, preferably a polycarbon. The front and rear parts 1 and 2 are pivotally and detachably connected together at their lower ends for relative pivotal movement between closed and open positions. The top part 3 is spring loaded and, when the parts 1, 2 and 3 are assembled together, holds parts 1 and 2 together at their upper ends. In that position, formations 16 and 17 on parts 1 and 2 prevent relative longitudinal movement thereof and subsequent detachment of parts 1 and 2. To open the housing, for example for maintenance of the control gear, the top part 3 is moved against the spring loading to allow parts land 2 to be pivoted apart and if necessary detachment of part 1 and 2 at the pivot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287217-A (GB)
Title: Laminate trimmers
Inventor: BORGONOVA PAOLO-LUCA
IPC: B27C5/10
Filed: 1994-03-02
Abstract: A laminate trimmer offset base 3 comprising a base plate 7 for abutting a workpiece, a body 9 mounted on the base plate 7 for receiving a drive unit 5, a offset spindle 11 carrying a collet 27 for gripping a trimmer bit, the offset spindle 11 being driven by the drive unit 5, during use, and means 29 for opening the collet 27 to release a trimmer bit, wherein the body 9 encloses the spindle 11 and collet 27 adjacent the base plate 7 through which the trimmer bit acts, in use, an the means 29 for opening the collet 27 are spaced from the base plate 7. As a result, support is given to the base plate 7 so that it is less likely to fracture during use. Further, the means for releasing or gripping a trimmer bit is simple and easy to use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287607-A (GB)
Title: Circuitry for use in a telephone system
Inventor: SUGGETT ROBERT
IPC: H04M15/30
Filed: 1994-03-09
Abstract: Circuitry for use in a telephone system, comprises means (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) adapted to process data indicative of the duration of and the destination of a call to generate meter pulses characteristic of the call, for use in deriving a cost of the call, and to confirm that a called party has answered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277211-A (GB)
Title: A display system having an electrical supply
Inventor: CHASMER DOUGLAS CHARLES
IPC: H01R25/14
Filed: 1994-04-12
Abstract: A display system comprises a support (122) having at least one groove (121) therein, the groove being undercut on each side of the entrance thereto, goods display means such as shelving or racks being attachable to the support by engagement in the groove, a pair of electrical conductors (126) running along the inside of the groove wholly within the undercut portions thereof, means for establishing an electrical supply connection to each conductor, and coupling means (123 - 125) engageable in the groove at any point therealong to make an electrical connection to an electrical appliance (120) such as a lamp. The conductors (126) are preferably mounted on a liner for the groove by adhesive, co-extrusion or retaining ribs of a separate insert. The coupling means of the appliance (120) supports spring biassed contacts extending along a T-shaped foot that enters the narrow groove mouth, the coupling means then being rotated to engage the contacts. A cammed sleeve is rotated to lock the coupling means to the groove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277611-A (GB)
Title: Elevator bank control system
Inventor: TOBITA TOSHIMITSU
IPC: B66B1/18
Filed: 1994-04-13
Abstract: An elevator control system having a plurality of operating banks, each bank having a plurality of elevator cars, wherein the elevator supervisory control unit 3 for one bank of elevator cars determines the control method for that bank of cars in dependence upon the control method and traffic conditions of the other elevator banks. Where a bank of cars is not fitted with the necessary communication means eg following partial renewal of the elevator system, the operation of the cars in that group is predicted by a simulation so that the determination of the control method for the other elevator bank(s) still takes account of the operation of the first bank of cars (figure 4b). The individual supervisory control units 3a, 3b, 3c can be integrated into one group supervisory control unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288640-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine combustion arrangement
Inventor: REYNOLDS GRAHAM ALFRED
IPC: F02C3/14
Filed: 1994-04-16
Abstract: A gas turbine engine 10 is provided with a plurality of compressors 14. 16, 18, 20 and a plurality of turbines 24, 26, 28, 30. The compressors 14, 16, 18, 20 supply less than half of the oxygen received to the combustor chamber 22 and thus fuel rich combustion occurs in the combustion means 22. A number of combustion ducts 46, 48, 50, 52 are positioned between adjacent turbines 24, 26, 28, 30 and oxygen is supplied to each of the combustion ducts 46, 48, 50, 52 from the respective compressor 14, 16 18, 20 via the blade cooling passages of the respective turbine 24, 26, 28, 30. Unburned fuel in the exhaust gases of the combustion means 22 is mixed with cooling air in the turbines 24, 26, 28, 30 and is then burnt by auto-ignition in the combustion ducts 46, 48, 50, 52. Combustion emissions are stated to be very low. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290863-A (GB)
Title: Solar heater
Inventor: HAYWARD DAVID DONALD
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 1994-07-02
Abstract: A solar heater comprises a body in the form of an extruded profile 1, in whose passages liquids or gases can be passed or held to be heated by the sun's rays. At the ends of the extrusion are connectors which would enable other similar modules to be connected. These connectors also enable the heater to be plumbed in. Such heaters can be fixed on frames or put on moving bases as an array directable toward the sun. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292224-A (GB)
Title: Mains warning flashing unit
Inventor: TAYLOR GLYNNE MALCOLM
IPC: G01R19/155
Filed: 1994-08-10
Abstract: To indicate that (either 2 phase or 3 phase) voltage is present in a electrical apparatus, xenon tubes (X1, X2) are fired through asynchrous circuitry comprising Zener diodes (D1, D2) (D9, D10), thyristors (Q1, Q2) and step-up transformers (T1, T2). If mains voltage is present at input terminals B1, the high brightness tubes X1, X2 flash alternately at a highly visible rate of 1 per second. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281217-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head
Inventor: HELMSTETTER RICHARD C
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1994-08-24
Abstract: A golf club head comprising a bottom shell defining a hollow interior and having a hosel (17a), and walls defining a ball striking front face (14), a toe (17) and a heel (16); and a particle or piece getter (30b) within the interior and adherent to at least one of the walls (13); the getter (30b) comprising a substance presenting to the hollow interior a surface which remains tacky during use of the club head to strike golf balls, thereby to capture pieces or particles therein by adherence to the surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284285-A (GB)
Title: Double-accumulator implementation of convolution or correlation
Inventor: FLOCKENCIER STUART WAYNE
IPC: G06F17/15
Filed: 1994-11-30
Abstract: A Finite Impulse Response (FIR) digital signal processing circuit uses a double-accumulator technique to drastically reduce the number of multiply-accumulate operations which are necessary per sample of input data. The amount of reduction is dependent upon the shape of the filter function to be convolved. A double-accumulator (D-A) can he implemented by first providing a set of D-A coefficients, which are derived from the filter coefficient stream (FCS). Each D-A coefficient is multiplied 305 - 312 by a separate input data sample. The products are summed together 301 along with the result of a previous multiplication of the same D-A coefficients with different input data samples. This first sum is added 302 to another number to form a second sum. The other number is the previous value of the second sum. The second sum is the result 304. The derived D-A coefficients are fewer and simpler than those required by the conventional FIR implementation. Since multipliers are complex, costly, bulky and limited in speed, the D-A method can lessen these constraints. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286148-A (GB)
Title: Securing thermosetting elastomeric and thermoplastics components together
Inventor: HIRST JAMES RICHARD
IPC: B29C65/08
Filed: 1995-01-30
Abstract: A thermosetting elastomeric component 1 and a thermoplastics component 3, such as a seal and a carrier eg. for use in making a sealed pipe joint, are separately formed, assembled as required and then secured together, before use, by application of heat to the thermoplastics component to melt and bond a surface portion of that component to an adjacent surface portion of the other component. Preferably ultrasonic heating is used. The bond 15 may be continuous or discontinuous. In one embodiment the elastomeric material is a vulcanisable epdm based rubber elastomer and the thermoplastics material is a polyolefin. In another embodiment the elastomeric material is a nitrile based rubber elastomer with a pvc content of less then 5%; the material of the thermoplastics component is pvc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298386-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of thin walled polyurethane articles
Inventor: HARDWICK STEPHEN THOMAS
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 1995-03-01
Abstract: There is described a method of manufacturing elastomeric thin walled articles, and thin walled elastomeric articles manufactured therefrom, which comprises dipping a suitably shaped former into an aqueous polyurethane emulsion which comprises a plasticiser and coating the article with a layer of hydrogel.
Patent GB-2293163-A (GB)
Title: Storage container for a memory device
Inventor: LOVECKY CRAIG S
IPC: G06K19/00
Filed: 1995-09-12
Abstract: A container for a PC card 22 comprises a base 30 hinged to a cover 60. A resilient tray 90 is positioned within the base 30 and an outer edge 94 of the tray 90 attaches to a peripheral lip on the base to form a bumper and a seal between the base 30 and cover 60 when the container is closed. The tray 90 includes a central receptacle that receives the PC card 22. Between the PC card receptacle and the outer edge of the tray there is formed a bellows-like member 92 which physically isolates the PC card receptacle from the cover 60 and base 30. The bellows-like member 92 allows the PC card receptacle to move freely of the base and cover, so should the container with a PC card therein be dropped, the PC card can "float" in the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2313029-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rod support means
Inventor: FOX CLIFFORD ROYSTON
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 1996-05-16
Abstract: Support means, especially for use in supporting a fishing rod on the bank of a river or lake, comprising at least one hub (12) and a plurality of legs (16, 18) secured thereto and extending therefrom. The hub (12) comprises at least two parts (34, 36) (Fig.6) held together by securing means (70) which are operable to enable the two parts (34, 36) to be displaced from one another. They are so formed that respective ends (46) of the legs (16, 18) can each be clamped by the hub (12) selectively in one of two positions, in one of which the legs (16, 18) are substantially parallel to one another for storage and in the other of which the legs (16, 18) diverge from one another. The clamping of the legs (16, 18) in each position is effected by tightening the securing means (70), and a changing of the position of the legs (16, 18) being effected by releasing the securing means (70), changing the position of the legs (16, 18), and then re-tightening the securing means (70).
Patent GB-2300616-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor unit framework
Inventor: RADMALL PAUL
IPC: B65G21/02
Filed: 1993-10-06
Abstract: A conveyor unit comprising a frame 1 supporting a roller at each end and over which a conveyor belt 6 passes in a continuous loop, and one of which is driven by an electric motor, characterised in that the frame 1 consists of an elongated box-section with upright side walls 8, 9 and upper and lower bed plates 3, the box-section structure being injected with a rigid structural foam to increase the rigidity of the structure.
Patent GB-2303662-A (GB)
Title: Glazed door
Inventor: ISRAEL GIDEON
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 1996-07-10
Abstract: A door 10 having a glazed panel 12, is formed by cutting out openings in a uniform door blank and glazing the openings. The blank can be a laminate with wood, steel or plastic layers; glass panels can be held in the openings by beadings.
Patent GB-2325038-A (GB)
Title: Lining of a pipe with end flanges
Inventor: MCGUIRE BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1997-05-08
Abstract: The host pipe 10 has its respective interior end surface portions lubricated prior to insertion of a thermoplastic liner 11 using tight fit techniques. After allowing the inserted liner to relax, the liner is partially pulled from within the host pipe using a puller and clamped with an internal clamp 30 to allow fitting of a thermoplastic flange piece 40 to the liner 11 by butt fusion, for example. Thereafter the liner is allowed to revert so as to abut a flange 12 fitted to the host pipe 10. The technique is repeated at the other pipe end. The puller has hydraulic cylinders butted to the pipe flange 12 and rods fixed to a clamp for the liner 11.
Patent GB-2313018-A (GB)
Title: Voice signal transmitting method and exchange system using the same
Inventor: TURUTA HIDEKAZU
IPC: H04L47/43
Filed: 1996-11-11
Abstract: A voice signal transmitting method by which the ceiling delay in speech compression and celling/decelling delays in relay-exchanging are shortened and a high speech quality is ensured. Speech-compressing/framing/celling units (20A, 20B, and 20C) are provided for respective ATM exchanges (10A, 10B, and 10C) in a network. When a telephone set (50-1) is connected to a telephone set (50-3) or (50-5), the speech compressing/framing/celling unit (20A) distributes voice signals inputted from a PBX (30A) to PBX (30B) and PBX (30C), compresses the distributed voice signals, multiplexes only the busy channel into variable-length TDM frames periodically, changes the multiplexed frames into ATM cells, and sends the ATM cells from the ATM exchange (10A) to the ATM exchange (10B or 10C). An exchange system using the system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2328430-A (GB)
Title: Cargo containers and flatracks
Inventor: COLLINS BRIAN DONALD
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 1997-08-23
Abstract: A cargo shipping assembly comprises a load bearing deck, fork lift points, corner posts with ISO corner fittings and a roof panel. One end of the assembly carries a framework supporting a lifting eye or pin to facilitate handling by a DROPS vehicle. The other end of the assembly may comprise a hinged panel for forming a ramp and the sides of the assembly may be closed by rigid panels or flexible curtains.
Patent GB-2318636-A (GB)
Title: Assay analysis
Inventor: RUSHBROOKE JOHN GORDON
IPC: G01T1/204
Filed: 1997-10-09
Abstract: A detection system comprising means (12) for supporting a multiple sample assay in an inspection station, plural addressable photosensitive detector elements in array (20) positioned relative to the inspection station, means (30, 32) for addressing the groups of elements at regular time intervals to generate linked numerical data for analysis, means (44, 46) for computing the arithmetic mean of the data, and means for outputting the computed mean. A method of analysing a multiple sample assay is also provided. To correct for effects of chemical or colour quench, the system can be calibrated by performing a plurality of exposures of at least part of the array to a sample of known, constant activity, having a known amount/concentration of quenching agent, and repeating this process for a plurality samples with differing amounts/concentrations of said agent. The photosensor outputs thus obtained are used to compile look-up tables for colour and/or chemical quench correction.
Patent GB-2319943-A (GB)
Title: Aerofoil heating elements with varying power distribution
Inventor: RAUCH PATRICE
IPC: B64D15/12
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: A resistive heating element for an aerofoil 10 comprises several layers of conducting fibres running parallel to the edge of the aerofoil, wherein at least one layer 34, 36 has a constant width, and another 44, 46 has a continuously varying width. These layers are connected in parallel. The elements are arranged in series-connected strips 24, 26 that run up and down the aerofoil. The width pattern of the varying layers is be selected to match the required heat distribution along the aerofoil (see figures 4-9).
Patent GB-2320044-A (GB)
Title: Orienting a downhole tool in a horizontal or highly deviated well
Inventor: EDWARDS A GLEN
IPC: E21B17/05
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: A tool for performing a downhole function in a horizontal or highly deviated well (e.g. a perforating gun) has a downhole structure 18 with a longitudinal axis 22 and constructed to turn about the axis 22 in response to a moment applied about the axis. The structure includes at least one ballast chamber containing a flowable inert ballast material, such that the gravitational centre 24 of the material-containing chamber is effectively offset from the longitudinal axis 22 of the structure to enable the chamber to contribute to gravitational orientation of the tool within the well to a desired position. In another configuration, the structure is rotatable within a housing and supported by bearings. The chamber is preferably filled with tungsten or depleted uranium powder for maximum density. A swivel 20 for use with the tool, capable of passing both hydraulic pressure and detonation waves, decreases the overall length of the rotating part 18 of the tool string. The method of using an offset ballast to desirably orient a tool in a horizontal or highly deviated well is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2321192-A (GB)
Title: Endoscopic Dormian foreign body extractor
Inventor: OUCHI TERUO
IPC: A61B17/50
Filed: 1998-01-16
Abstract: An endoscopic Dormian foreign body extractor comprises: a flexible sheath (1); an operation wire (2) passing through the flexible sheath to move back and forth relative thereto; and at least three elastic wires (3) bound together at both ends and spiraled to form a cage (4) of a spindle shape. The cage (4) is connected to a distal end of the operation wire for movement together with the operation wire such that the cage is operatively retracted into and pushed out of the sheath to contract from and expand into the spindle shape elastically. Each of the elastic wires (3) is of a stranded wire formed by stranding a plurality of element wires together. The elastic wires (3) are resistant to breakage due to fatigue, being ensured with a high safety even when an element wire is broken.