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Patent GB-2291920-A (GB)
Title: Safety rail mounting
Inventor: SNEDDON ALEXANDER ROBERTSON
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: A rail (1), for example a safety rail for a roof, is mounted on a free edge of a structure, for example a wall (53), in a manner which avoids the need to erect scaffolding from ground level to the roof. The method comprises the steps of securing a plurality of clamps (9, 11, 13) around the free edge of the structure, attaching an upright post (3), for example by means of a socket (7), to each of the clamps, and securing a rail (1) between adjacent upright posts (3). The clamps may comprise a bar (9) with two securing posts (11, 13) which extend generally perpendicularly to the bar on either side of the structure and may be adjustable towards and away from the structure. The posts may be provided with lateral ends (15, 21) which may also be adjustable with respect to the structure and may incorporate at their free ends a plate (17, 25). Securing means, for example a pin (43, 45), may be used to prevent movement of the clamps with respect to the structure when in use to secure a rail. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284885-A (GB)
Title: A gas turbine engine combustion chamber
Inventor: OAG KEITH
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: A gas turbine engine combustion chamber (28) has primary and secondary combustion zones (36, 40). An annular secondary fuel and air mixing duct (56) surrounds the primary combustion zone (36). The annular secondary fuel and air mixing duct (56) is defined at its radially outer extremity by an annular wall (60). The annular wall (60) is at least partially formed by an annular manifold (74). The annular fuel manifold (74) has a number of radially inwardly extending fuel injectors (68) which inject fuel into the secondary fuel and air mixing duct (56). The annular fuel manifold (74) is mechanically isolated from the remaining portion (78) of the annular wall (60) by an annular gap (80). The annular fuel manifold (74) is supported from the combustor casing (48) by a fuel supply pipe (84) which is secured to the combustor casing (48) and the annular fuel manifold (74). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295999-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft fuselage manufacture
Inventor: COLLIER ALAN DEREK
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an aircraft fuselage (or a substantial portion thereof), which method comprises manufacturing a first frame 40 which is installed in a jig (42) (fig 8a) that supports the fuselage while it is being constructed. Precisely defined connection struts 44 are then fixed to the first frame and then a subsequent frame 70 is fastened to the struts. In this way, the second frame 70 is precisely located by means of the struts 44 without the need for providing a precision jig for a location. Further struts 44 may be fixed to the second frame 70 and a third frame fixed to these further struts. In this way, a fuselage can be constructed. Finally, a skin (82) (fig. 8d) can be added. Each frame may consist of a central sheet of titanium or aluminium alloy (34) (figs. 1 - 3) and a series of ribs (32) around open cells (30). Alternatively it may be made by bonding three sheets together, and involve superplastic forming and machining (figs. 1, 4 and 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288176-A (GB)
Title: Making polymeric blends
Inventor: MAKHIJA SUBHASH
IPC: C08J3/00
Filed: 1995-03-14
Abstract: Blends of thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers and isotropic melt-processable polymers are made by extruding a molten stream of either a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer or a isotropic polymer through a heated mixing zone and feeding the other of the two polymers into the stream of the first polymer in the mixing zone. The polymers are mixed under shearing conditions for a time sufficient to yield a uniform blend. Blends made according to this method exhibit improved properties in comparison with blends obtained by feeding the two polymers simultaneously into a heated mixing zone.
Patent GB-2291673-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in traffic islands
Inventor: BARTINGALE PETER
IPC: E01F1/00
Filed: 1995-07-21
Abstract: A traffic island comprises a base moulded from plastics, resin or thermoplastics material and preferably consisting of a number of layers (1, 2, 3). The base is adapted to be detachably attached to a road or like surface by a series of bolts, pins, nails or like fastening members (6) which are passed through bores (4, 5) in the base and engaged in a road or like surface. A traffic bollard or post may be incorporated in the base which may also accommodate electric ducting to enable the bollard or a sign on the post to be illuminated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296697-A (GB)
Title: Detection of guide channel wear in conveying means
Inventor: FISCHER WOLFGANG
IPC: B65H5/08
Filed: 1996-01-08
Abstract: The device uses a system of sprung sensor wheels (2) arranged in the path (1) of the individual running wheels of the conveyor chain carrying the gripper elements for the sheets. Each pair of adjacent sensor wheels are coupled together by a rotary coupling (3), their deflection used to provide electrical signals representing the wear, via associated sensors (4), coupled to an evaluation stage. Pref. the evaluation stage has a transmission reception device using a pulse transmitter associated with the conveying channel and a receiver associated with the conveyor chain.
Patent GB-2309429-A (GB)
Title: A lockable ring binder
Inventor: LAW CHUN CHEUNG
IPC: B42F13/26
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: The binder comprises a pair of plates 12 pivotable about an outer edge, each mounting ring halves 14. The inner edges of the plates move away from each other on opening. Each plate includes a downwardly-extending flange having protrusions 44 on one plate which engage in openings 46 of the other plate in the closed position.
Patent GB-2311251-A (GB)
Title: A portable scrolling notebook
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN TANAT
IPC: B42D19/00
Filed: 1996-03-19
Abstract: A hand held scrolling notebook, which has paper stored on a roll within its case, is reversible for use by righthanded or lefthanded persons and includes wrist support areas W at each end of the case. Reversible paper movement is controlled by thumb-operated switches. The motor is powered from a rechargeable battery. The notebook, when used for transcribing, may be mounted on a stand and include an external switch.
Patent GB-2311263-A (GB)
Title: Floating refuelling station for aircraft
Inventor: STALAW MICHAEL
IPC: B63B35/50
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: A floating refuelling station 300, comprises a hull 302 which may be used to store fuel and supports a runway comprising a ramp B to help slow down a landing aircraft or speed up an aircraft taking off. Manoeuvring means may be provided for orientating the runway according to wind direction. The inclination of the ramp may be at least 9 degrees. In one embodiment (figs. 3 and 4), the hull is hemispherical, double walled, and ballasted, and supports three parallel runways (one large and two smaller). In another embodiment (figures 5 and 6) the hull is semi-cylindrical with a separate ballast container. In a still further embodiment (figures 8 and 9), four hemispherical hulls support a single landing platform formed from plates with a supporting framework. In use, a plurality of such stations are moored in spaced apart locations across an ocean to provide refuelling points for aircraft thereby avoiding the need for them to carry a full fuel load at critical phases of their flight.
Patent GB-2299693-A (GB)
Title: Client/server systems
Inventor: MIKAMI ICHIZOU
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1996-03-28
Abstract: In a client/server system, when each client is started it tests itself to determine whether there is a fault and, if so, whether the client can start operation. If it cannot start operation it is disconnected from the system. If it can start operation it then tests whether the software in the client has been modified or deleted, and if it has, it is repaired, if necessary by reinstalling from the server unit.
Patent GB-2301325-A (GB)
Title: Modular composite bicycle frame
Inventor: ALLSOP JAMES D
IPC: B62K19/22
Filed: 1995-03-13
Abstract: A bicycle (10) with a frame (12) formed of composite material is disclosed. The frame of this bicycle includes a head section or module (34) that is attached to two body units (36, 38). The body units are formed by injection molding and include outer shells and inner ribs (200). Alternatively, the body units may be formed of a urethane core with a stiffened fiberglass, carbon fibers, or like nonmetallic skin. The head section and body units are formed with bores (78, 81, 83, 90) in which sleeves and cables are seated to accommodate the installation of the other components of the bicycle to the frame. The body is further formed with a set of rearwardly extending members that form the chain stays (22) of the bicycle. Dropouts (104) are seated in recesses formed in the chain stays. The bicycle includes a front derailleur/rear brake assembly (30) with a front derailleur (134) that can be both selectively moved up and down and selectively pivoted along a lateral axis of the bicycle. A one-piece, injection-molded frame and methods of construction are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2305440-A (GB)
Title: Depositing multiple layer optical coatings using an ion beam source and atom sources
Inventor: HILL ROGER
IPC: C23C14/00
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: Multiple layer deposition apparatus for depositing multiple layer optical coatings on a substrate 4 comprises: an ion beam source 10 arranged to direct a beam of inert particles 11 onto a target 12, thereby causing particles of the target material 13 to be emitted towards the substrate 4 to form a layer thereon; a first atom source 14 for directing a beam 15 of first reactive atoms towards the substrate 4 to react with a layer of deposited material to convert it to a first compound of desired stoichiometry; and a second atom source 14 for directing a beam 15 of second reactive atoms towards the substrate 4 to react with a layer of deposited material to convert it to a second compound of desired stoichiometry. The first and second reactive atom sources may be the same atom source. The target material may be silicon and the atoms may be of oxygen and nitrogen. Alternate layers of SiO 2 and Si 3 N 4 may thus be deposited. Alternatively alternate layers of a) Ta 2 O 5 and TaN and b) TiO 2 and TiN may be deposited.
Patent GB-2307318-A (GB)
Title: Testing a networked system of servers
Inventor: SHINOZAKI MAMORU
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 1996-10-11
Abstract: A network of database servers 1a-1n is tested by issuing database access commands to the servers from terminals 4a-4n and evaluating at the terminals the performance of the servers, including response times. The commands and, or including, data specifying when they should be executed, are sent to the terminals by a test server 5 before testing begins, so preventing network traffic from interfering with the testing. The terminals store the commands, issue them to the servers 1a-1n at the specified times, evaluate the server responses, store the evaluation results, and send the stored results to the test server 5.
Patent GB-2305730-A (GB)
Title: Resistive gas sensing, especially for detection of ozone
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID EDWARD
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 1995-06-20
Abstract: A resistive gas sensor having a WO 3 sensing element is especially useful for detection of low concentrations (1 ppm or less) of ozone in air. The WO 3 element is a porous layer (82) with 30 - 60 % porosity and less than 50 micrometre thick, having in general a sufficiently open porous microstructure and high surface area to give a satisfactory response to ozone. The sensor is used for detection of low ozone concentrations at a working temperature in the range from ambient to 600 {C.
Patent GB-967589-A (GB)
Abstract: 967,589. Seismic surveying. LITTON INDUSTRIES Inc. March 20, 1963 [March 21, 1962], No. 10953/63. Drawings to Specification. Heading H4D. A seismic surveying system utilizes a short spread of closely-spaced detectors (hydrophones or geophones) and a relatively longer spread of relatively widely-spaced detectors, the signals from both spreads being subjected to normal " move-out correction appropriate to the depth of interest and simultaneously recorded. The signals from the former spread produce a detailed profile recording of the terrain being surveyed whilst those from the latter spread, which produce a less detailed profile, give an enhanced indication of multiple reflections by the absence of full " move-out " correction for such reflections due to the velocity of seismic waves being lower in the shallower strata in which the " multiples " occur than in the deeper strata being surveyed. The closely-spaced spread may be wholly within the length of the more widely-spaced spread in which case some of the detectors may be common to both spreads or separate " in-line " spreads may be employed. In the first case the shot-point is near the common centre of both spreads but in the case of the " in-line " arrangement a preferred position is at the end of the cable. The signals from the two spreads may be recorded by the same or by separate recorders (which may be of the photographic type) and more than two spreads may be utilized. The invention is particularly described in connection with marine seismic work but is also applicable to land geophysical work.
Patent GB-2322157-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: LYNCH BENJAMIN WILLIAM
IPC: E05B49/00
Filed: 1997-02-13
Abstract: A security device for revealing code patterns comprises a plurality of elements 6, 15 arranged for movement between a pair of plane polarising sheets 3, 14 and light passing through one sheet and through the elements is viewed through the other sheet. Each element is separated into a plurality of zones 8 and each zone is subdivided into a plurality of sectors 9. Some of the sectors rotate the plane of polarisation of transmitted light by ninety degrees, others have no effect on the polarisation. The sectors of a zone can, therefore, produce a pattern of light and dark when viewed between the sheets - a polarising sector of element 6, as shown in fig. 6a, acts to transmit light, and the polarising sectors of two elements 6 and 15 interact, as shown in fig. 6b, to prevent light transmission. The positions of the elements can allow different zone patterns to be revealed. In one embodiment the elements are arranged as endless belts with detent teeth defining selected belt positions.
Patent GB-2310653-A (GB)
Title: Six sided spot glued carton
Inventor: BUNKER DAVID CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 1997-02-26
Abstract: A six sided spot glued carton is formed from a blank which has a base (2) connected to a base back (28). L-shaped left and right flaps (32, 36) are connected to the base back whereas generally square left and right flaps (11, 15) are connected to a base front (7). The L-shaped flaps have a leg portion with a width substantially the same as the height of top sides (56, 60). By having L-shaped flaps connected to the base back, savings in waste can be provided, particularly when blanks are produced from cardboard in a two up format, with one blank reversely oriented to the other.
Patent GB-2312519-A (GB)
Title: Multiple probe printed circuit board test arrangement
Inventor: ZHONG GEORGE GUOZHEN
IPC: G01R31/312
Filed: 1997-03-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing a printed circuit board 5 comprises two excitation plates 3, 4 in which one excitation plate is arranged either side of the board under test. The excitation plates 3, 4 inject a high frequency signal into the conductive members of the board 5 by means of capacitive coupling. One of the excitation plates 3 includes perforations through which an array of solenoid-actuated probes 31 may obtain access to sample signals from the said conductive members. The excitation plates 3, 4 are formed by conductive plates with a dielectric coating. Translation tables operating in the x-y plane are used to scan the test probes over the board 5. A translation table operating in the z direction may be used to adjust the gap between the excitation plate 3 and the board 5. A ground plate 14, iron tube frame 32 and brass tube frame 15 may be used to provide screening for the probes 22. The solenoid-actuated probes may be activated individually or as a group. The test arrangement may be used in an automatic test system with automatic loading and unloading of the boards to be tested.
Patent GB-2329416-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door latch with override link to ensure that manual operation of a pawllifter is unaffected by failure of power actuation of an input crank
Inventor: KALSI GURBINDER SINGH
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 1997-06-26
Abstract: The latch includes a pivotally mounted claw 10 (Fig.1) operatively co-acting with a striker as a door nears its closed position. A pawl 16 (Fig.1) self-engages with the claw to hold it in latched condition to retain the door. Unlatching means, which includes a pawl lifter 20, is selectively operable to disengage the pawl for door opening. The lifter is movable from a rest position to carry the pawl out of engagement with the claw. A power output lever 24 (Fig.4) is movable to engage and displace the lifter from the rest position. An input crank 30 (Fig.4) is power actuated between first and second positions (Figs.2,3). A clutch 38,32 (Fig.4) releasably drive connects the crank to the output lever to cause shifting of the lever as the crank moves to its second position. An overriding link 36 (Fig.4) carries the clutch into and out of the drive connection. The link is operatively coupled to a manually operable release link of the door (e.g. a door handle) to ensure that manual operation (Fig.4) of the lifter is not obstructed by failure or malfunction of power actuation of the crank.
Patent GB-2316358-A (GB)
Title: Album for adhesively binding a stack of pictures
Inventor: MOGERLEIN GERHARD
IPC: B42D3/00
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: The album comprises a cover with a central spine portion 8 having front and rear cover portions 4,5 separated therefrom by fold lines 6,7. A paper strip 9 carrying an adhesive 11 extends over the spine portion, the adhesive being protected by a pull-off strip 13. The end face of a stack of pictures is pressed into the adhesive to removably fix the pictures into the album. The width of the adhesive 11 may extend over the fold lines into the cover portions 4,5.
Patent GB-2317145-A (GB)
Title: Decorative part for door or wall-covering panels
Inventor: BEAUMONT JOHN VICTOR ROBERT
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 1997-08-05
Abstract: A flat panel such as a door, is decorated using a decorative part to mount glass inserts 5 or form decorative profiles. Each decorative part comprises a pair of rectangular frames 8,9 located on opposite sides of the panel and having portions 11,12 engaging the surface of the panel and portions 13,14 that interlock through openings in the panel. The locking portions may comprise teeth 17 engaging a single barb 18, interengaging ratchet teeth (21,Fig 6) or snap connecting parts (22,23,Fig 7).
Patent GB-2329831-A (GB)
Title: Pool cover system
Inventor: JEFFERY PETER DAVID
IPC: E04H4/10
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A swimming pool 10 is provided with a pool cover system 1 comprising a pool cover 2 of flexible sheet material, an adjustable tensioning cable 3 extending across the leading edge 4 of the cover 2 and united therewith, and a means 6, 7, 8 for moving the cover relative to the pool. The cover 2 and cable 3 are united by folding back and securing a short length of the leading edge 4 over a flexible tube of PVC and then threading the cable 3 through the tube so formed. Means 20 is provided for varying the tension in the cable 3 so as to cause the leading edge 4 of the cover 2 to be lifted or lowered, relative to the water in the pool. The separate means for causing the cover 2 to move between pool covering and uncovering positions comprise a cable 6 and cable winding means 7, for covering the pool and a pool cover wind-up means 8, for uncovering the pool.
Patent GB-2316107-A (GB)
Title: Building component
Inventor: SCHOFIELD FREDERICK ANDREW
IPC: E04D13/158
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: A building component comprises a block unit (8, 8') having a capping portion (10, 10'') and an overhang portion (12) with the outer face of which serving as a barge/fascia board (14A). A lower face of the overhang portion serves as a soffit. The block unit is for use with others of its kind in being laid side-by-side as a course on top of a gable wall (16) or front/rear wall (17).
Patent GB-2332817-A (GB)
Title: Downlink frequency overlay for cellular radio system
Inventor: LIN JIE
IPC: H04W16/12
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: A frequency plan for a downlink frequency overlay system in a fixed wireless access network wherein each of a plurality of cells operates a set of frequency division duplex pairs. An overlaid unpaired downlink frequency is provided within a cell area, the downlink frequency being selected from a frequency division duplex pair operated in a different cell. Preferably, a tri-sectored centre excited hexagonal cellular arrangement provides six frequency division duplex pairs per sector, and one additional unpaired downlink frequency overlay frequency per sector, increasing capacity on downlink transmission.
Patent GB-2320990-A (GB)
Title: Retractable remote headset for a mobile phone
Inventor: BLACKWOOD PAUL
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A mobile phone is mountable to cradle 11 and can be interfaced with connector 20 so that headset 12 can be used instead of placing the mobile phone against the operators head. The mobile phone is friction fitted into the cradle and the headset can then be lifted off its arresting hook 13 and is allowed to stretch sufficiently to reach from the phone to the users ear and mouth, or by means of a winding cable retraction mechanism, 21. The mobile phone is mounted in the cradle in an inverted position so the phone is seen and operated without need to remove from its mount ie. Operators trouser belt.
Patent GB-980037-A (GB)
Abstract: 980,037. Bearings. SPINDELFABRIK SUSSEN, SCHURR, STAHLECKER & GRILL G.m.b.H. Aug. 14, 1963 [Aug. 17, 1962], No. 32203/63. Heading F2A. [Also in Division D1] In a spindle-mounting for a spinning &c. spindle having neck and footstep bearings in the form of anti-friction bearings mounted in vibration-damping sleeves of elastic material, the neck bearing comprises a roller bearing consisting of an outer race 5, butting discs 6, 7, rollers 4, a roller cage 4<SP>1</SP>, and a cover 8 all held together by a sleeve 9 of metal or plastics material to form a structural unit, and the footstep bearing takes the form of a ball thrustbearing the outer race 10 of which is inserted in a damping-sleeve 12, while the inner race is formed by the spindle-shaft itself. The upper damping-sleeve 2 is positioned by a spring-ring 3; the lower damping-sleeve 12 is divided into radial segments for easy removal and is positioned by a washer 13 secured by a spring-ring 14. To prevent the spindle becoming displaced when running, the ring 14 has inward projections which would be engaged by a spring- ring 16 on the end of the spindle. The lower race 10 has an integral sealing-ring 10<SP>1</SP> and is covered by a disc 11. In another form of footstep bearing, Fig. 4, the damping-sleeve 412 has one or more recesses 412<SP>1</SP>, 412<SP>11</SP> and pressure is exerted on it by an adjustable plug 417 locked by a nut 417<SP>1</SP> through a resilient ring 421 and washer 413, an interchangeable spring 420 being provided if desired. The sleeve 412 may be conical on the outside and be pressed by a spring into a corresponding conical bore in the spindle housing. The upper resilient sleeve may have recesses similar to those in the lower sleeve and it may be subject to the action of a resilient ring with or without a spring.