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Patent GB-2271428-A (GB)
Title: Testing cables
Inventor: BUTLER ALAN FRANCIS
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 1992-09-28
Abstract: The purpose of the Datacab2 is to determine quickly if a data communications cable is a straight pin to pin, or a null-modem crossover configuration. It consists of two hand sized units. The principle is that the cable acts as a medium between the units. When the transmitter's independent power supply is turned on, both the positive and negative signals will be sent through the cable to the receiver, which receives the signals and will visually indicate to the user what type of cable is being tested. Both the transmitter and receiver will accommodate any gender type plug or socket referred to as male and female respectively. Therefore all RS232 cabling can be tested by the Datacab2. As the transmitter and receiver are physically independent they are flexible to testing any cable whose ends are a distance apart. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265441-A (GB)
Title: Tacky mat for cleaning eg the ball of a mouse.
Inventor: FIELD STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 1993-03-23
Abstract: At least a portion 8 of the mat is tacky whereby the ball or roller of a device such as a computer mouse can be cleaned by passing the ball or roller over that portion. The tacky portion 8 may be made from highly plasticised PVC soft polyurethane synthetic rubber or silicone rubber. The lower surface of the mat may be tackier than the upper surface to prevent the mat from slipping. The tacky portion 8 may be in the form of stippled texture bands 9 separated by smooth bands 10. A major part of the upper surface 2 of the mat may be covered by a sheet 3 of woven polyester incorporating a carbon fibre interweave 4 connected to an electrical earth point 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276580-A (GB)
Title: Injection moulding machines
Inventor: LUI TO-YAN
IPC: B29C45/13
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: An injection moulding machine, Fig. 1, comprises a base 11 and at least two injection units 13B, 13A slidable on the base. Each unit has a barrel 19 with injection nozzle 20 for engaging a mould 14 to inject material therein. Driving means drive said units forwards on the base to bring the injection nozzle 20B of at least a first one 13B of said units 13 into engagement with a mould. Adjustment means 21 to 25, Fig. 3, are provided on at least a second one 13A of said units for adjusting the position of the second nozzle 20A relative to the first nozzle 20B so that both nozzles engage the mould 14 with sufficient strength to avoid leakage. The adjustment means may adjust the position of a nozzle relative to a barrel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282309-A (GB)
Title: Angling bait holder
Inventor: MILES TERENCE EDWARD
IPC: A01K83/06
Filed: 1993-10-01
Abstract: An angling bait holder which comprises one or more sleeves (8) adapted to mount over an angling line and having a plurality of bristles or barbs (9) extending therefrom, the bristles or barbs (9) of the holder being, in use, predominantly oriented away from a fish hook which is mounted to an end of the angling line and projecting from the angling line in at least three different radial orientations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271754-A (GB)
Title: Light tight packaging of rolled web of light-sensitive material
Inventor: STREMUS PETER
IPC: B65D85/672
Filed: 1993-10-21
Abstract: A light-tightly packaged rolled web 1 of light-sensitive material wound onto a core 2 comprises a sheet 3 of light-tight wrapping material fastened to the leading end of the web and end caps comprising a round end portion 5 and a circumferential strip 6 removably and light-tightly secured to the circumference of the round end portion. The end caps are placed over the ends of the rolled web and the sheet 3 of the packaging is secured to the circumferential strips 6 of the caps more strongly than the strips of the caps are secured to the end portions 5 so that by pulling the sheet of the packaging, the strips are torn from the end portions of the caps. Each circumferential strip 6 may have overlapping ends and may be secured to the sheet 3 by double-sided adhesive tape 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285830-A (GB)
Title: Temporary balustrade
Inventor: DAVISON HUGH PETER
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 1994-01-17
Abstract: Standard balustrade mounting brackets are used to provide fixing and support for the basic scaffolding handrail system during building operations. The scaffold tube uprights are connected to the brackets by a bolt engaged with a nut welded inside the end of the tube. When building work is complete the scaffold tubes are removed and a permanent balustrade fitted using the brackets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293768-A (GB)
Title: Ligature clip
Inventor: HOSKIN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: B65D33/16
Filed: 1994-10-08
Abstract: A ligature clip for clamping blood vessels (11) has two arms (2, 4) linked by a flexible strip (6) forming a hinge. The free end of one arm (2) carries a pin (8) and the free end of the other arm (4) has an opening (12) with an interrupted inwardly directed flange (14). The internal diameter of the flange (14) is smaller than the external diameter of the pin (8) so that when the pin (8) engages the flange (14) the flange (14) is subject to bending. Withdrawal of the pin (8) is resisted by compressive forces thus effectively locking the arms permanently together. Extending from opposite sides of the arms (2, 4) are toothed flanges which bite into the adjacent surface of the blood vessel (11) if there is any force applied to the clip in a sense to slide the clip along the blood vessel (11), sliding of the clip is thus resisted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298146-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for storing and mixing paint
Inventor: ASHCROFT PETER LEONARD
IPC: B44D3/06
Filed: 1995-02-23
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a flexible bag 11 divided into two compartments 13,14 by an apertured plate 10 mounted inside a container 21. The apertures 18,19 are of two types, presenting different resistances to paint flow therethrough from either side. The part 25 of the bag which forms one of the compartments serves as a diaphragm which, when vibrated by drive 27, causes the paint to circulate through the plate 10, thereby mixing it.
Patent GB-2290007-A (GB)
Title: Portable telephone which can be connected to an external apparatus without using an adapter
Inventor: MIZOGUCHI TAMIYUKI
IPC: H04M1/72409
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: For use in combination with a data processing apparatus (50) which is provided with a slot (51) for receiving a card-shaped device, a portable telephone apparatus (20) has a card-shaped portion which can be received in the slot instead of the card-shaped device so that when the data can be transferred between the data processing apparatus and the portable telephone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290106-A (GB)
Title: Changeable tumbler security device
Inventor: OKUDA HIROSHI
IPC: E05B37/16
Filed: 1995-06-06
Abstract: A security device has a plurality of tumblers which can be removed from and replaced in a body in either of two orientations relative to a centre line along the tumbler. To prevent tumblers being replaced in the incorrect orientation, they are formed with different appearances at one end on either side of the centre line so that the incorrect orientation is immediately apparent. Apertures (35) in the body may be provided through which the tumbler ends can be viewed and they may only allow viewing of the tumbler on one side of the centre line. The different appearance may be in shape and/or colour, for example. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292292-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for transmitting an asynchronous signal to a synchronous system
Inventor: KAASINEN MATTI
IPC: H04L5/24
Filed: 1994-03-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for transmitting an asynchronous signal (Da) to a synchronous system (SS). In the method, matching of speeds is performed between the inbound signal (Da) and an outbound signal (Ds). In order that the practical implementation would be as simple as possible, the matching of speeds is performed by a register (15) one bit in length such that as a general rule writing into and reading from the register take place alternately while a register overflow or underflow is effected at a signal stop or start bit (B or E) by changing the reading and writing order. The invention also relates to a method and a device for transmitting a signal transmitted to a synchronous system back to an asynchronous device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294290-A (GB)
Title: Interlock mechanism
Inventor: OSTROLENK PAUL
IPC: E05B65/464
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: An interlock mechanism for filing cabinets and the like is provided such that only one drawer at a time can be opened. Each drawer is associated with a locking element (3, 4, 5) which pivots as its associated drawer is opened. Pivoting of the locking element lifts locking bars above the locking element, thereby causing the drawers above the opened drawer to be locked shut. The motion of the locking element also prevents the motion of locking bars below the locking element, thereby holding the drawers below the open drawer shut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296636-A (GB)
Title: Non-Nyquist transmission training method and apparatus
Inventor: KAKU TAKASHI
IPC: H04L7/10
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: Prior to transmission of data in accordance with a non-Nyquist transmission system, the following are transmitted from a transmission section (3) Fig. 1, (not shown): training data 15 having a first repeat signal portion 15a formed from a group of signals including components of a lower rate than a Nyquist interval; a first multi-value random signal portion 15b formed from multi-value random signals; a second repeat signal portion 15c formed from a group of signals including components of a lower rate than the Nyquist interval; a third repeat signal portion 15d formed from a group of signals which include components lower in rate than the Nyquist interval and wherein a first signal point differs by 180 degrees from that of a first signal which forms the second repeat signal portion 15c and a second multi-value random signal portion 15a formed from multi-value random signals. The training data 15 are received by a reception section (4), Fig.1, (not shown). Initialization processing of the reception section (4) is then performed using the received training data 15, i.e. carrier detection, training data detection, extraction of timing frequency end phase, initialization and adjustment of automatic equalization section. Application is to 28.8 kbps modems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295102-A (GB)
Title: Vent Filter Assembly
Inventor: SEIBERT JEFFREY M
IPC: B01D46/42
Filed: 1993-08-31
Abstract: A vent filter assembly is provided for assembly into the wall (301) of a sealed waste container that contains radioactive waste or the like. The filter assembly (10, 60) is disposed within a bore in the wall (301) to filter fluid flowing therethrough. The filter assembly (10, 60) comprises a housing (12, 62) which defines a flow path between the interior and exterior of the container. A filter (40, 90, 200) disposed within an interior chamber (30, 80) in the housing filters fluid flowing therethrough. The housing (12, 62) comprises a body (14, 64), a cover (16, 66), and a mechanism for coupling the cover to the body. The housing (12, 62) is coupled and sealed to the wall (301) of the container to prevent flow of fluid around the outside of the housing. The filter (40, 90, 200) disposed within the flow path in the housing (12, 62) is coupled and sealed to the housing (12, 62) so that fluid flowing between the interior and exterior of the container will be filtered to remove particulate contaminates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297456-A (GB)
Title: Connections in ATM communications systems
Inventor: HUMMEL HEINRICH
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 1996-01-26
Abstract: The virtual connection (V) between a source and a target ATM communication terminal (KE(1),KE(2)) in an ATM communication network (KN) is pre-set so that operational cells (oam) are matched with the connection. An operational cell (oam1) is transmitted from the target to the source ATM communication terminal (KE(2),KE(1)). Switching information (oam3,di) in the operational cell provides immediate switching of the virtual connection. The communication network is a Asynchronous-Transfer-Mode communication network (KN). The cells include routing information and cell type information (2ti).
Patent GB-2298280-A (GB)
Title: Extensometer
Inventor: MEYER RICHARD A
IPC: G01N3/06
Filed: 1995-09-18
Abstract: An extensometer (10, 180, 240, 270, 350, 460) measures strain on a test specimen subjected to tensile, compression or fatigue tests. The extensometer (10, 180, 240, 270, 350, 460) has a pair of members (12, 14, 184, 202, 246, 248, 276, 282, 356, 382, 402, 404, 420, 422, 462, 470) that are connected together preferably with at least two spaced-apart flexible plates (64, 66, 84, 86, 192, 194, 196, 208, 210, 212, 300, 302, 304, 306, 364, 366, 380, 382, 432, 434, 466, 468). The members (12, 14, 184, 202, 246, 248, 276, 282, 356, 382, 402, 404, 420, 422, 462, 470) are coupled to move with the specimen when the specimen is subjected to the foregoing tests. A measuring device (30, 128, 254, 400, 430, 510) measures a change in distance of the members (12, 14, 184, 202, 246, 248, 276, 282, 356, 382, 402, 404, 420, 422, 462, 470) relative to each other in order to measure elongation or compression of the test specimen.
Patent GB-2313443-A (GB)
Title: Analysing a surface-treated layer of a cementitious body
Inventor: ZHANG JIANG-ZHONG
IPC: G01N33/38
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: Apparatus for analysing a surface-treated layer 2 of a cementitious body 4 by impedance spectroscopy comprises electrodes 6,8 for applying an alternating signal to the layer and body and an analyser for analysing response to the signal to determine variations in the impedance of the layer with frequency. The apparatus may be used for the in situ testing of reinforced concrete structures (figures 5,6).
Patent GB-2314156-A (GB)
Title: Explosives detection
Inventor: HILEY ROBIN WALTER
IPC: G01N33/22
Filed: 1996-06-12
Abstract: Test samples of energetic material, especially explosives, are heated under reduced pressure below 20mbar and light emission, particularly chemiluminescent emission, measured to indicate presence of explosive. A photomultiplier or photodiode may be used for measurement. Heating is to e.g. 300 - 500deg.C. Apparatus for the detection has a heated chamber with one of its walls transparent to light, pumps for keeping the chamber under a reduced pressure, a detector for emitted light measurement and a sample port.
Patent GB-2303821-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive fastening device
Inventor: LARSSON BJOERN
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A fastening device (1) for releaseable fastening onto textile or textile-like material surfaces, comprises a self-adhesive, pressure sensitive layer (2) with a first surface intended to be firmly fixed against a substrate, as well as a second surface intended to serve as a fastening surface onto the textile or textile-like material surface (5) characterised in that an essentially incompressible, non-adhesive covering layer (3), with a thickness which does not exceed 0.5 mm and which has a plurality of penetrating openings or pores (4) arranged essentially perpendicularly to the plane of the covering layer (3), is arranged on and fastened to the fastening surface of the adhesive layer (2), wherein the relative distance between two adjacent openings or pores (4) in the covering layer (3) does not exceed 3 mm. Absorbent products such as diapers, sanitary napkins, panty-liners, incontinence pads, bed protectors or seat protectors may comprise such a fastening means.
Patent GB-2305119-A (GB)
Title: Patient transfer chair system
Inventor: JAYAMANNE DON JOSEPH
IPC: A61G7/16
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: A patient transfer chair device comprises a cushioned chair with wheels (11, 12, 16, 17), a seat (13), adjustable backrest (21), adjustable footrest (28), removable armrests (22, 23) and a hydraulic pump (20) with a vertically displacing shaft for lifting the seat (13). The patient transfer chair device facilitates patient transfer in and out of a hospital clinical bed. The patient transfer device provides an entirely different method of transferring patients that avoids lifting the total body weight of the patient and that provides the maximum comfort for the patient.
Patent GB-2314429-A (GB)
Title: Current waveform correction
Inventor: POTTER DEREK HENRY
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 1997-01-22
Abstract: A method for the correction of an otherwise unsatisfactory waveform taken by electrical or electronic equipment from an AC mains supply comprises injecting into the mains supply lines a correcting current which brings that taken from the mains supply closer to the required waveform. The means used for carrying out this method comprises a bipolar current source, eg a PWM amplifier, a control system, one or more current sensors and determining means for determining the required waveform. The correction method may be extended to a multi-phase system to balance the currents from each phase of the supply.
Patent GB-2321487-A (GB)
Title: A structure for joining glazed frames comprising a rod and corner post
Inventor: BRIGGS LESLIE GEORGE
IPC: E06B1/36
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: A building structure has a glazing arrangement 2 comprising first and second frames 4 and 6 connected together by a corner post 12 and a rod 14 extending longitudinally of the corner post 12. The rod is attached to the frames via four apertured connecting members 16, 18, 20 and 22 positioned at each of the four corners 24, 26, 28 and 30 such that their apertures overlap and the rod 14 passes through them and is tightened in position by a nut 42 on a screw threaded portion 44 thus locking the first and second frames 4 and 6 together.
Patent GB-2321627-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering column
Inventor: BARTON LAURENCE GEORGE HERBERT
IPC: B62D1/16
Filed: 1997-01-29
Abstract: A vehicle steering column includes an elongate inner shaft or tube (3) supported by angular contact ball bearings (7A, 7B) in an outer tube (4). To take up system tolerances in the steering column assembly and pre-load the bearings with minimum pre-load, a wedge mechanism (2) is provided between a yoke (1) and the inner shaft or tube adjacent one of the bearings (7A), the wedge mechanism (2) having two wedge faces (2B, 2C) each provided with an arcuate array of radially extending serrated teeth (9), the wedge faces being inclined in a common plane out of right angles to the longitudinal axis of the inner member (3). To pre-load the bearings, the wedge mechanism (2) is ratcheted into an expanded mode.
Patent GB-2311220-A (GB)
Title: Fluid fire extinguishing agent shell for throwing
Inventor: SUWA TOMISABURO
IPC: A62C19/00
Filed: 1997-03-20
Abstract: A fluid fire extinguishing agent shell suitable for throwing comprises a fluid fire extinguishing agent in a breakable, thin-walled container, the agent comprising (in % by weight) from 47% to the saturation point of ammonium chloride, 4-8% sodium bicarbonate, 25-35% potassium bicarbonate, 8-14% ammonium secondary phosphate, 2-6% sodium tungstate, the components being dissolved in water. The container may be a rectangular cylinder made from polyvinyl chloride, high pressure polyethylene, low pressure polyethylene, or polypropylene, with walls of thickness 0.8-1.0 mm and have a volume of 500-1200 ml.
Patent GB-2324446-A (GB)
Title: Diversity voting for mobile comms.
Inventor: HELM DAVID P
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: A mobile communication system (200) employs a method and apparatus for performing diversity voting. A comparator (206) receives a signal frame (207-209) of code words from each of multiple signal sources (202-204). A prioritized code word of each signal frame occupies a corresponding frame position and has a respective signal quality metric associated therewith. The comparator determines whether each signal quality metric accurately represents the signal quality of its respective prioritized code word. When the signal quality metrics do not accurately represent the signal qualities of their respective prioritized code words, the comparator determines a supplemental signal quality metric for each prioritized code word. The comparator then selects one prioritized code word from all the corresponding prioritized code words based on a comparison of the supplemental signal quality metrics for input into the corresponding frame position of a voted signal frame.
Patent GB-2313489-A (GB)
Title: Mounting structure for mounting an electrical device with terminal pins on a printed wiring board
Inventor: KINUYAMA HIROTO
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1997-05-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting structure for mounting an electrical device having terminal pins, capable of avoiding the breakage of solder joints joining the terminal pins to a conductive pattern of the printed wiring board even if the ambient temperature varies in a wide range, and of being fabricated without requiring increase in cost and additional components. A projection (3a) is formed by half-punching a printed wiring board (3). When mounting an electrical device (1) having terminal pins (2) on the printed wiring board (3), the electrical device (1) is put on the printed wiring board (3) with its bottom surface in contact with the projection (3a), and then the terminal pins (2) are soldered to a conductive pattern formed on the printed wiring board (3). Since a predetermined space (G) is formed between the bottom surface of the electrical device (1) and the surface of the printed wiring board (3), molten flux will not be caused to flow into the joint of the bottom surface of the electrical device (l) and the projection (3a) by capillarity. Since the contraction of the printed wiring board (3) is greater than that of the terminal pins (2) when the solder solidifies, a clearance is formed between the bottom surface of the electrical device (1) and the upper surface of the projection (3a).
Patent GB-2315797-A (GB)
Title: Vortex shedding wraps for submerged pilings and pipes
Inventor: BLAIR RUSSELL MADISON
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: Flexible elastomer wrap panels  21 are stretched and clamped around submerged pilings, risers and pipelines and have radial rib-strakes 38 protruding outward from the piling and extending along the piling in a longitudinal direction, reducing or eliminating aeolian vibration induced by flowing ocean currents causing vortex formation. The radial ribstrakes may be produced in a variety of cross sections including tubular, tubular head with a central stand-off web, rectangular and inverted Y. The wrap panels may incorporate an interior pile-facing felt layer Impregnated with a corrosion inhibiting and biocidal gel providing long term protection. The wrap panels may also be coated to resist degradation by any form of marine life.
Patent GB-2313115-A (GB)
Title: Self-centering container closure
Inventor: THOMPSON NIGEL
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: The invention provides a container closure moulded in one piece from a plastics material and comprising a crown (11), a dependent skirt (12), the radially inner surface of which is formed with a screw thread (13), a surface (16) which is flared in a direction away from the top being formed on the internal surface of the skirt where it joins the crown and an annular resilient fin (18) extending downwardly and outwardly from an articulation position (26) on the underside of the top at position spaced radially inward of said flared surface having a length such as to permit at least its portion adjoining its free edge to lie against the flared surface (16), wherein the fin is deformed outwardly by the top of the neck of the container to which the closure is to be applied, characterised by a continuous or discontinuous locator annulus (30) depending downwardly from the undersurface of the crown (11) and disposed radially inwardly of the fin (18), the locator annulus extending downwardly by a distance greater than the fin (18) and having an outer diameter just smaller than that of the inner diarneter of the container neck (20) with which it is to be used. Closures of this type allow effective reliable capping.