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Patent GB-2271640-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow meter
Inventor: CARMICHAEL RICHARD Q
IPC: G01F1/42
Filed: 1993-02-08
Abstract: A target flow meter comprises a conical plug 12 which is axially movable by the flow relatively to an orifice plate 8 against a spring 20. The spring transfers the force on the plug 12 to an abutment 26. The force applied to the abutment 26 is detected by strain gauges 30 and the signals from the strain gauges are processed to provide a measure of the flow rate. As shown the abutment 26 is a cantilever with strain gauges 30 on its opposed faces. In an alternative embodiment, the abutment is a diaphragm (18, Fig. 2 not shown) which forms part of a fixed capsule (42). Temperature and static pressure sensors within the capsule may provide compensation signals to derive the true mass flow rate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275115-A (GB)
Title: Commissioning of fluid flow systems
Inventor: CASE ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: F24F11/04
Filed: 1993-02-12
Abstract: In commissioning a closed or open fluid flow system by adjusting actual flow rates at different locations to achieve the corresponding design flow rates, a flowmeter 3 is located at the 'least flavoured' terminal 2 of the system and its reading is transmitted to a second terminal 5 where the flow is being adjusted by a regulator 6 with the help of a second flowmeter. The readings from both flowmeters are displayed on a single unit 4 so that the results on both flow rates as regulator 6 is adjusted may be observed. When regulator 6 has been optimised, the second flowmeter and unit 4 are moved to another terminal and the process repeated. The readings may be in terms of velocity or flow rate or flow rate as a percentage of design flow rate. The transmission is by radio or through an electric or fibre optic cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265715-A (GB)
Title: A rate sensor having an electro magnetic drive
Inventor: NORRIS TIMOTHY SWEYN
IPC: G01C19/5684
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: A rate sensor of, for example, the planar type is provided with an electro magnetic drive (10) rather than an electrostatic drive. The electro-magnetic drive comprises a magnetic excitation device (10) for generating a magnetic force (Fm) and a paramagnetic region (14) on the vibrating portion (16) of the sensor for interacting with said magnetic excitation device so as to excite said vibration. The vibrating portion (16) may be incorporated on a ring or hoop resonator. This arrangement has the advantage of permitting appreciable force force to be achieved for gap separations of typically 0.5 mm and awards the need to generate high voltages. Moreover, the problem of dust contamination in narrow gaps is avoided and the effects of air damping can be reduced so that adequate sensitivity can be achieved without the need to operative resonators within a vacuum-enclosure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266428-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic image display
Inventor: SATO SEIZI
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 1993-04-21
Abstract: An image display system for stereoscopic reproduction of a visual scene has two LCD panels (22L, 22R) disposed individually so as to be seen by the left eye and right eye respectively. The stereoscopic video signal is arranged so that the left eye image is provided by the even field and the right eye image provided by the odd field, with the LCD panels being arranged so that they are only drive to display when the respective field is detected (16). Further disclosed is an imaging system (see Fig. 7) which detects abrupt changes in the position of the wearer's head. This allows the LCD shield (103) to become transparent so that the wearer can see the outside view immediately. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267709-A (GB)
Title: Novel process for the preparation of alpha-aminoacylanilides
Inventor: MCMANUS JAMES W
IPC: C07C231/12
Filed: 1993-06-03
Abstract: alpha -Aminoacylanilides are obtained by the treatment of the corresponding  alpha -X-acylanilides with a solution of ammonium carbamate in aqueous ammonia, X being Cl, Br, I, p-toluenesulphonyloxy, trifluoromethylsulphonyloxy or methylsulphonyloxy. The process is especially useful in the preparation of certain active cardiac antiarrhythmic agents, such as tocainide.
Patent GB-2266732-A (GB)
Title: Improved fleece-like material and material and garments made therefrom
Inventor: BURMAN DUNCAN
IPC: D04B1/02
Filed: 1993-06-17
Abstract: An expanse of composite textile material comprising two outer layers (1, 2) of knitted fabric each with an outer surface mechanically treated to give a fleece-like appearance (1a, 2a) with an interposed textile layer (3) comprising at least one water-repellent but vapour-permeable textile material, or a layer of an adhesive of such properties. The two outer layers (1, 2) may be either stitched together back to back or adhered together over their whole contacting surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285183-A (GB)
Title: Shrouding busbars
Inventor: NEILL KENNETH
IPC: H01R25/16
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A motor control centre having vertically positioned busbars (10) located at the rear thereof, the busbars (10) being shrouded with electrically insulating material (11) except at access positions (12) to facilitate the plug-on of a saddle device, in use. Guard means comprises an electrically insulating guard member (13) which is mounted to close the access positions (12) when no saddle member is plugged-on thereto and to be moved to open the access positions (12) by a saddle member being moved towards the plug-on position thereat, in use. The guard member (13) may be mounted to span between the one end of each of a pair of pivotally mounted linkage members (14), the other ends of which are mounted to a counterweight (16) located behind the busbars (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274610-A (GB)
Title: Method for coating food products with flavouring
Inventor: CLARK GORDON ANDREW
IPC: A23P1/08
Filed: 1992-07-31
Abstract: Foodstuffs flavouring apparatus comprises an inlet, a screw conveyor arranged to convey flavouring from the inlet to a rotor disposed in a cylindrical chamber parallel to the axis of the screw conveyor, the rotor including one or more blades extending towards the wall of the chamber and the chamber including one or more apertures through which powdered flavouring carried to the chamber from the inlet by rotation of the screw conveyor is ejected in use of the apparatus. An electrostatic charging head located adjacent the outlet ensures adhesion of the flavouring to the foodstuff. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275075-A (GB)
Title: Rooflight
Inventor: TODD ALEXANDER DAVID
IPC: E04D13/03
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: A rooflight is readily assembled from an elongate mounting member 20, a frame member, and a top member. The mounting member is secured to a support structure 40 in a roof, and the frame member 1 and top member 54 co-operate with each other to clamp the glazing panels 51, 52 in the rooflight. The mounting members may be mounted on the support structure to form a sub-frame, and the frame members, glazing panels and top members together form an upper glazed structure which is adapted to be secured to the sub-frame. Fig. 3 illustrates a rooflight in which the frame member is hinged to the mounting member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274625-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent material in ink tank for ink-printer.
Inventor: IKEDA MASAMI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1994-03-08
Abstract: An ink-jet cartridge is provided with an ink storing portion encasing an ink-absorbent member for holding ink. The ink-absorbent member comprises a porous material having therein open cells. The volume ratio K of an apparent volume V5 of the porous material in a dried and no-ink-containing state outside the ink storing portion to an apparent volume V6 of the porous material in an ink-impregnated state encased in the ink storing portion (K=V5/V6) and the cell number p represented by number of cells per inch in the state of V5 satisfying the relation below, and p being not more than 60:0:       100[inch<-1>]</=K.p</=200[inch<-1>] n
Patent GB-2276601-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and a method of de-icing
Inventor: BAKER FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 1994-04-27
Abstract: Apparatus for de-icing an aircraft comprises infrared radiation emitters (6, 7, 8) connected to members (3, 4 and 5) of a structure through which the aircraft passes. Detectors (10) detect the position of the aircraft and a thermal imaging system comprising cameras (11) provides an assessment of de-icing quality. In an alternative emitters may be mounted on a self-propelled vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281786-A (GB)
Title: Optical switching device
Inventor: KIM HONG-MAN
IPC: G02F1/313
Filed: 1994-09-08
Abstract: An optical switch device for totally reflecting an incident light therein in accordance with a change in refractive index occurring owing to current application, is manufactured by the steps of: sequentially forming an optical waveguide layer 12, an n-InP clad layer 13 and an n-InGaAs cap layer 15 on a main surface of an n-InP substrate using an epitaxial growing; selectively etching the n-InGaAs cap layer to form an opening tapered downward; diffusing an impurity into the n-InP clad layer through the opening and into the n-InGaAs cap layer to a predetermined depth from a surface thereof so as to form a first impurity diffused region in the n-InP clad layer under the opening and to form a second impurity diffused region along the surface of the n-InGaAs cap layer; etching the layers on the optical waveguide layer using a mask to form a ridge-shaped waveguide; and forming electrodes 17, 18 on the n-InGaAs cap layer and an exposed surface of the n-InP clad layer and on a surface which is opposite to the main surface of the n-InP substrate. Also, before forming the n-InGaAs cap layer, a p-InP current blocking layer is formed between the n-InP clad layer and the n-InGaAs cap layer so as to prevent a current from being dispersed other portions excluding the impurity diffused portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297469-A (GB)
Title: Horseshoe with resilient insert
Inventor: HALL IAN
IPC: A01L7/02
Filed: 1994-11-23
Abstract: A horseshoe 1 has through-slots 10, 11 and 12 into which are placed, or moulded, inserts (8 fig 4a) of resilient material. The inserts 8 act as shock-absorbers to absorb forces between the shoe 1 and the ground.
Patent GB-2298067-A (GB)
Title: Personal attack alarms
Inventor: MAXTON CANAN
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 1995-02-15
Abstract: Personal attack sensing apparatus includes a microphone 26, a voice recogniser 30 programmable for recognising a predetermined word uttered by a predetermined individual, such as a cry for "help", and means for generating an alarm signal in response thereto. The apparatus may be installed in a building. Alternatively, the apparatus may be installed in a mobile or other telephone, when an alarm signal initiates automatic dialling.
Patent GB-2300432-A (GB)
Title: Lifting or connecting portable units,e.g. cabins
Inventor: HAWES MAURICE
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 1995-05-01
Abstract: A transportable unit such as a portable cabin is provided with a plurality of legs 15 each of hollow section and provided, adjacent its upper end, with a horizontal plate. The plate is provided with a threaded aperture 23 therein which may be formed in a nut secured to the plate. A lifting element, such as an eye member 31 may be threaded to the plate or a locating boss may be connected to the base to facilitate the stacking of units. Adjacent units may be interconnected by plates 50 bolted to the plates of adjacent legs 15.
Patent GB-2301388-A (GB)
Title: Connecting means for the adjacent edges of panels
Inventor: STACEY MICHAEL
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 1995-05-15
Abstract: A connecting arrangement for connecting together two panels at adjacent peripheral edges, for forming a modular structure, comprises two edging gaskets (2, figure 1) each having a generally U-shaped internal cross section for gripping a peripheral edge of a respective panel, and elongate connecting members 5, 6 operable to cooperate with abutments 3, 4 on respective edging gaskets to hold two adjacent edging gaskets in abutting relationship, preferably along substantially the entire length of the edging gaskets. The connecting arrangement is particularly useful in modular type structures such as greenhouses, making them relatively easy to assemble and strong and easy to repair. There is also a saving in mailing costs of kit-form unassembled units since the breakable panels are more protected at least along their edges. Also disclosed is a connecting arrangement (figures 3 and 4) for angular joints.
Patent GB-2290209-A (GB)
Title: Graphical user interface for a help system
Inventor: PALMER JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 1994-01-25
Abstract: The help system includes an access window having topics, index and look for button functions for selection by a user. Through the use of the topics, index or look for functions, a help inquiry is defined which results in the CPU generating and displaying a presentation window on the display. Both the access and presentation windows "float" above all other layered windows being displayed regardless of the application currently being executed by the user. Both the access and presentation windows remain active and may be operated upon by the user, as does the topmost window immediately below the access or presentation windows being displayed. Other layered windows under the topmost application window are inactive, and must be brought to the "top" of the stack immediately below the access or presentation window to be operated upon. The access window of the present window includes a alpha scroll bar horizontally spanning a defined area of the access window. A plurality of alpha-numeric, symbolic or other characters (collectively "characters") are displayed along the length of the alpha scroll bar. A slider is provided which may be selectively positioned over a character displayed on the alpha scroll bar. The placement of the slider over a character on the alpha scroll bar results in the CPU displaying data corresponding to the character selected. Entries are displayed in the defined area beginning alphabetically with the letter over which the slider has been placed.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303963-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device
Inventor: PATEL NALIN KUMAR
IPC: H01L29/778
Filed: 1995-07-31
Abstract: The device 1 comprises a heterostructure which includes first and second mutually separated conductive layers 3,5 e.g. active layers in which a respective two-dimensional electron gas can be induced. A source region 9 and drain region 11 each contact both conductive layers 3,5. A gate electrode 13 is disposed between the source and drain regions. First and second output contact regions 15,17 each contact both conductive layers 3,5. The first and second output contact regions 15,17 are positioned between the source 9 and drain 11 and are overlapped by the gate electrode 13. The device can be used as a switch, a voltage amplifier, or as a frequency multiplier.
Patent GB-2292505-A (GB)
Title: Radio modem
Inventor: TANAKA MASAHIKO
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1995-08-14
Abstract: An infra-interface section 15 in a radio modem has a function of radio interfacing with a plurality of radio lines of differing inputs. An interface section 16, conforming to the PCMCIA standard, connects with a data terminal unit e.g. a personal computer 1 to which this radio modem is to be connected. A memory section 17 stores information transmitted or received by the infra-interface section 15. A display section 14 displays the stored transmit/receive information. A control section 18 controls all these sections. By having transmit/receive information, when data are transmitted or received via radio lines, stored into the memory section 17 and then displayed in the display section 14, the user oftheterminal is enabled to recognize, by locking at the display section, the plurality of conditions of transmission/reception on a real time basis without confusing them with one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304700-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning ducting or pipes in eg a beer dispensing system
Inventor: PAULGER LUKE
IPC: B08B9/02
Filed: 1995-08-26
Abstract: A system for delivering a fluid such as beer from a source [barrel] to an outlet [tap] is arranged to allow ease of cleaning of the ducting connecting the source and outlet. In one embodiment a first duct 4 runs from the barrel 2 to the dispensing tap 3. Branching off from this duct at or near the barrel is a second duct 6, which re-joins the first duct at or near the tap. Valves 5,7 are provided where the ducts join so that if say duct 4 needs cleaning the valves 5,7 are operated to close of duct 4 and open duct 6. Thus continuity of delivery of the fluid is maintained during cleaning whilst maximising the length of the other duct which can be cleaned. In another embodiment each duct is separately connected to the tap and the barrel by valves so that either can be isolated. In yet a further embodiment the ducts come from two different sources [barrels] but unite into a single duct via a valve at or near the tap.
Patent GB-2295230-A (GB)
Title: Shock sensor apparatus and method
Inventor: KNIGHT PAUL
IPC: G08B13/06
Filed: 1995-10-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to detecting either a single large shock or an accumulation of smaller shocks within a predetermined time window to establish an alarm condition in an intruder detection system. The apparatus of the present invention is intended to be mounted on a surface to be protected and its sensitivity may be adjusted so as to effectively protect said surface by detecting shock events individually and/or accumulatively to establish an alarm condition whilst avoiding false alarms which may be caused by passing traffic or wind or the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306421-A (GB)
Title: An anti-theft bicycle rack
Inventor: EDGE NEIL DENNIS
IPC: B62H3/02
Filed: 1995-10-21
Abstract: An anti-theft bicycle rack comprising a wall-mountable support 3. A pair of locking members 5, 6 extend from the support. A lower locking arm 6 is designed to support a bicycle B and an upper locking arm 5 is pivotal thereto between open and closed positions. In an open position part of a bicycle frame may be received between the locking members. In a closed position locking members form a closed loop and enclose said part of a bicycle frame. The locking members have a locking mechanism 7 to lock them in the closed position. The rack is designed to provide neat storage and security for a bicycle.
Patent GB-2306342-A (GB)
Title: Filter assemblies and end caps for filter assemblies
Inventor: SMITH KARL SCOTT
IPC: B01D27/08
Filed: 1995-11-02
Abstract: The filter assembly has a housing (33,36) accommodating a filter element (45). One end cap (10) of the filter element (45) has a generally annular body (11) with support veins (16) projecting from one surface (13). A peripheral flange (21) extends from the edge (15) of the body (11) and is spaced from the outer ends (20) of the veins (16) to allow differential expansion of the flange (21) without undue stress. The flange (21) carries two opposed sets of pegs (27,28) for supporting respective sealing rings (30,31) to allow the flange (21) to seal between parts (34,38) of the housing (33,36). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2312211-A (GB)
Title: Detection of variations in human histamine H2 receptors
Inventor: WRIGHT SIMON RALPH
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 1996-04-19
Abstract: A group of oligonucleotides for the identification of sequences in a sample comprising human histamine H 2 receptor DNA, cDNA or RNA originating from a tissue sample or body fluid is employed in the diagnosis and/or treatment of human neurological and psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia, and diseases of other systems or organs of the human body. The new oligonucleotides, suitable for use as primers for the amplification of DNA corresponding to a region of a human histamine H 2 receptor, have nucleotide sequences selected from:  ```Also described is a diagnostic kit comprising one or more of the abovementioned oligonucleotides.
Patent GB-2300848-A (GB)
Title: Clamshell Bucket
Inventor: FREIDREICH THOMAS
IPC: B66C3/16
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: A clamshell bucket of the type having a motor 13 operating the shells 2 via articulation levers 10, 11 and a synchronising link 15 is characterised in that the synchronising link and motor have a common, coaxial bearing point (19, Fig 1) on the lever 11. Preferably the synchronising link is box-shaped e.g. V and the motor is connected at one end between and above the link so as to protect the motor from being damaged by dirt etc. Preferably, the motor is a hydraulic ram joined by its rod end 17 to the lever 11. Preferably, the lever 10 is formed as a two arm lever with the cylinder 16 end joined to the top arm and the link other end to the bottom arm.
Patent GB-2317917-A (GB)
Title: Security enhancement for motor vehicle door locks
Inventor: ULLAH SHAMIM
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 1996-10-07
Abstract: Motor vehicle door lock optionally having an incorporated alarm is provided with security enhancement modification eg a casing which may incorporate the vehicle anti-tamper alarm trigger function. This concept has a ' Passive ' function, as it is armed automatically once the owner locks deadlocks and arms the alarm system. The Security Modification will not interfere with any of the normal functions of the vehicle to which it is applied. The effectiveness of the factory fitted alarm will be greatly enhance. The Security Modifications will not allow any unauthorised arson to tamper, override or bypass the door locking \ dead-locking and or alarm system.
Patent GB-2318103-A (GB)
Title: Attachment lugs and backing plate for vehicle tracks road pad.
Inventor: BAKER PETER EDWARD
IPC: B62D55/275
Filed: 1996-10-11
Abstract: A more easily replaceable backing plate assembly for a road pad of an articulated track such as those found in armoured vehicles comprises a backing plate 2 having a raised central portion 2a flanked by lower wing portions 2b and a separate lug 3. A barrel 8 of the lug has a bore through the barrel and is passed through an aperture in the backing plate whilst the base 6 of the lug is affixed to the backing plate with adhesive.
Patent GB-2319826-A (GB)
Title: Double expansion anchor
Inventor: WU MING-HSIN
IPC: F16B13/06
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: A double expansion anchor comprises a bolt 1, a nut 2, a first slotted expandable plug 3, a tapered expander sleeve 4, and a second slotted expandable plug 5. As the bolt 1 is screwed into the nut 2, the second expandable plug 5 is first expanded towards the nut 2 by the narrow end of the tapered part of the sleeve 4, and then the first expandable plug 3 is expanded towards the bolt head 11 by the wide end of the tapered part of the sleeve 4; the bolt 1 may be inserted from the other end of the anchor. Further plugs and sleeves may be added.
Patent GB-2320232-A (GB)
Title: Satellite operating system and method
Inventor: MULLINS DENNIS ROY
IPC: H01Q1/18
Filed: 1996-12-12
Abstract: A satellite system and method comprises a satellite 10 induced to roll 46 and pitch 52 in its orbit 12 to keep antennae 34 36 pointing ever directly at the nadir 40 as the nadir moves over the surface of the earth 14. The satellite 10 has a yaw rotation 54 designed to keep the solar panels, which rotate only about one axis, ever pointing at ninety degrees to the direction of the sun 42 for maximum solar panel efficiency. The beam pattern of the antennae 34 36 is electronically counter-rotated to oppose the effects of the yaw motion 54. Compensation for the season of the year is applied.