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Patent GB-2311332-A (GB)
Title: Venturi-type bubble forming apparatus
Inventor: WU TSAN-KUEN
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 1996-03-21
Abstract: A bubble-forming apparatus for use with a coffee maker includes a steam inlet 3, a branch pipe 53 through which a beverage such as milk is drawn from a container 4 and a discharge pipe 43 for the bubbled beverage. The unit includes a casing with an upper section into which a main pipe section 31 of the inlet 3 is press-fitted and a lower section located within the discharge pipe 43. A truncated conical lower end portion of the inlet 3 is located within the upper section of the casing and ranges from 1.0 mm to 1.7 mm in inner diameter. An integral tubular section 52 extends radially and outwardly from the lower section of the casing and is press-fitted into the pipe 53. The section 52 ranges from 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm in inner diameter. The lower section of the casing has a tapered upper portion 513 which decreases gradually downward in inner diameter, and a straight lower portion 515 which extends integrally from the portion 513 and which has an axial length ranging from 2.0 mm to 4.0 mm and an inner diameter ranging from 2.0 mm to 3.0 mm.
Patent GB-2313653-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for munitions
Inventor: GILL MOSHE
IPC: F02K9/38
Filed: 1996-05-29
Abstract: A device for imparting non-explosive and non-propulsive properties to a munition component during a slow cook-off test, which comprises a pyrotechnic pellet 13 having a predetermined ignition temperature of at least 130{C but below the violent ignition temperature of the propellant or explosive material. The rocket motor casing 5 is made of a composite material which loses its strength below said predetermined. temperature, causing a pressure relief and a non-propulsive burning of said propellant 7. The aft closure of a warhead casing is provided with vent holes covered with said composite material.
Patent GB-2302123-A (GB)
Title: Simulated double-sliding sash window
Inventor: SCHOLES ERNEST MALCOLM HEYWOOD
IPC: E06B1/36
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: The window assembly has frame members made of extruded material and simulates the appearance of a window, in which two separate rectangular glazed units are capable of sliding vertically or horizontally. In one embodiment the assembly comprises: a fixed rectangular outer frame having a transom; a first glazed unit 14 hingedly mounted in the upper window aperture; and a second glazed unit 15 fixedly mounted in the lower window aperture and having a top horizontal frame member which forms at least part of the transom; the second glazed unit 15 is in-set relative to the first glazed unit 14 by an amount sufficient to make it appear that the units could be slid up and down one in front of the other; and is characterised in that the outwardly facing side of the rectangular outer frame includes decorative elongate beads 17, 18 extending along the upper horizontal frame member and the two side frame members of the fixed frame to define simulated guide tracks.
Patent GB-2304456-A (GB)
Title: Window clamp and method of aligning lead frame strip
Inventor: MOON YOUNG KUI
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 1996-08-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a window clamp and a method of aligning a lead frame strip and which makes the alignment precise, fast and increases yield by sensing an alignment condition of a die (6) and a lead frame by utilizing a window clamp (25B) formed with a bonding window (22A) and a lead sensing window (22B) and by utilizing an image sensing means to monitor the wire bonding equipment and to prevent the occurrence of wire bond misalignment.
Patent GB-2308313-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mixing pellets of synthetic resin with colouring agents prior to extrusion
Inventor: TANAKA MASARU
IPC: B01F7/16
Filed: 1996-10-02
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a mixing vessel 2 removably housed in a supporting frame 1 and a rotary agitator 3 movably mounted on the frame for insertion into and withdrawal from the vessel. The agitator 3 includes legs 17 mounting paddles 18 on the lower ends thereof. The bottom of the vessel 2 has a central upright pillar 11 to which a stationary blade 12 is fixed. Mixing blades 14 are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the vessel.
Patent GB-2302047-A (GB)
Title: Handling device for particulate material
Inventor: SHORTLE WILLIAM PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: B65B1/16
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: A device for handling loose fill foam packing particles comprises a fan assembly (10) having inlet and outlet ports (11, 12) connected to elongate flexible inlet and outlet tubes (13, 14) respectively. A centrifugal fan inside the fan assembly (10) induces a flow of air through the device by means of the venturi effect. The flexible inlet and outlet tubes (13, 14) allow the device to be used either for filling or emptying a container of the foam packing particles.
Patent GB-2307288-A (GB)
Title: Subsea connector system and method of connecting conduits using such
Inventor: SKEELS HAROLD BRIAN
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 1996-11-13
Abstract: The system and method utilises a skid(18) on the sea floor for coupling a subsea conduit (16) carried by the skid (18) to a subsea conduit (12) on a relatively fixed subsea structure (10). An upper lift line (36) connected by a spreader bar (40) to a pair of lower guide lines (38) are directed from a vertical position to a generally horizontal relation by J-tubes (30) on the skid. The ends of the guide lines (38) have anchor members (42) which are anchored to guides (46) on the structure (10). Upon raising of the upper lift line (36), the skid (18) moves in a combined pulling and lifting motion to engage a side (52) of the structure (10) for being guided into a docked position with aligned guides (46) on the structure (10). In this position, an ROV (26) secures the skid (18) into a releasably locked position by insertion of retainer pins into aligned openings of the skid (18) and structure (10). Then, coupling (20) on the end of flowline conduit (16) is coupled onto aligned conduit (12). The conduits can be horizontal or vertical.
Patent GB-2325915-A (GB)
Title: Gantry robot type tangential edge profiling machine
Inventor: FUCHS JULIAN
IPC: B25J9/02
Filed: 1997-06-02
Abstract: A gantry robot type tangential edge profiling machine, suitable for industrial processing such as sewing the edge of cloth, cutting cloth, steel or wood shapes with band knives or jig saws. The machine is constructed such that there is a main gantry frame 1, supporting a sliding beam 4 on it's underside parallel to the floor and perpendicular to the gantry frame. Underneath the beam a sliding and rotating gripper mechanism 7 is fitted to hold the work 8 or tool. This enables two axis of movement in the horizontal plane and one axis rotation about the vertical plane. All three axis are driven by motors and are computer controlled. The resulting movement enables the machine to position the work or tool such that processing can be achieved tangential to the edge of the work. Preferably, a sewing machine 9 is provided and an automatic work loading and unloading station 10.
Patent GB-2314229-A (GB)
Title: Facsimile file processing
Inventor: SERINKEN NUR MEHMET
IPC: G09C5/00
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: A method is provided for transmitting and/or receiving files via a facsimile machine or computer fax modem. Electronic binary files residing on a computer, for example executable files, word processing files, database files and other types of files are converted to a machine readable binary bitmap in the form of a black and white bar code (8). Preferably the converted file is encrypted before being transmitted and printed. A receiving computer fax modem or facsimile machine can then print the file for later retransmission or storage, or a computer fax modem can reconstruct the file so that it can be used and/or executed after being received.
Patent GB-2327867-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush:bristle tufts
Inventor: SCRATCHER CARL
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: A toothbrush head has transverse rows of substantially rectangular tufts 4 each with straight sides 10 and curved sides 12. The filaments in each tuft are of generally rectangular cross-section, with one pair of sides, preferably the shorter sides, parallel to the row.
Patent GB-2317939-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable length column
Inventor: MAUS HOLGER
IPC: A47C3/30
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: An adjustable length columns for stools, tables or the like comprises a tube (11) and a length adjusting element with an axially movable piston rod and a base plate (15) held between an inwardly bent deformation of the end of the tube (11) and an abutment face (33) on the internal wall (23) of the tube. The deformation is arranged so that an axial end face (21) of the tube is directed towards the internal wall (23). Rattling is thereby eliminated.
Patent GB-2319812-A (GB)
Title: In-flight balancing of fan on turbofan jet engine
Inventor: LASSOTA MAREK J
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 1997-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for in-flight balancing of fan 10 on a turbofan jet engine, after a loss of blade 12, involves detecting an imbalance due to the loss of a blade, by means of a vibration monitor 50, optical sensors 56, a blade locator magnet (68 fig. 2), and coil (55), and a strain gauge (69 fig. 2). A computer 51 is linked via a radio link 54,62,60 to a computer 63, and a power switch 64 and voltage regulator 65 are provided. When a blade 12 is lost, the power switch 64 is caused to send electrical impulses to selected membrane valves 35, the membranes of which burn, melt or are ruptured by an explosive charge, whereby fluid communication between a tyre-shaped ring 30 and selective blade cavities 15, is effected to admit fluid to the selected cavities 15 in fan blades 12, adjacent to the place of the lost blade, to compensate for the lost mass. Fluid is supplied to the ring via a delivery line 22, centrifugal force then urging fluid into lines 34. Electrical power is supplied generated by coils (66 fig. 2) on the hub 11 rotating in relation to stationary magnets (67).
Patent GB-2320150-A (GB)
Title: Intermediate frequency selection in dual band cellular telephones
Inventor: SRINIVAS GUDA
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 1997-11-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a dual band (e.g.CDMA, PCS) cellular telephone which transmits and receives in first and second transmission and receiving radio frequency bands. The centre frequencies of the transmission/reception sweep ranges of the first and second bands are determined. Then, first and second main oscillating signal frequencies are determined, being substantially the respective scaling coefficients multiplied by the difference between the centre frequencies of the transmission (or receiving) sweeping ranges of the two bands. Then the respective intermediate frequencies are determined as the difference between the frequency of the main oscillating signal and the centre frequency of the sweep range of the first band. The transmitting and receiving local oscillators, each include (fig.3 not shown) a respective main oscillator, a frequency divider for dividing the frequency of the oscillator signal by a respective factor 1 or n and a switch. The system allows the use of just two local oscillators instead of three as in prior art.
Patent GB-2332217-A (GB)
Title: W.C. vacuum discharge assembly
Inventor: COLLINS BRIAN DONALD
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: The system shall comprise of the controlled release of a 'single shot of vacuum' into a single WC pan instead of the normal 6-9 litres of water flush which flushes any contents of the pan to any connected ground sewer, soil pipe or riser, interconnecting with any external sewer systems or which is interconnected to a sump and vacuum collection system and consisting of a non-return valve, small vacuum vessel, potable or recycled grey water supply connection and nrv, vacuum connection, eductor or pump system replacing the existing water flush cistern which is normally operated by manual means with a handle to create a syphonic flow of water to the pan, which are shown in the attached drawings. The simplified design content minimises the components and a central vacuum tank or receiver is not essential to the effective operation of an individual 'ssv' WC/Squat system and the reduced component cost and content comprise a cost effective individual toilet installation.
Patent GB-2334090-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulated containers for liquids
Inventor: MARKHAM GARY R
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: Containers for liquids, commonly dispensed for consumption at a temperature below ambient (such as chilled soft drinks cans) can be maintained for extended periods below ambient, after they have been dispensed from a refrigerated container, by providing a lining member formed from a plastics material having closed cells and providing insulating properties. The lining member may, for instance, have large cells and be dimensioned to fit within the shell of the container, eg. a bubble wrap, or can be formed as a layer on the internal surface of the shell of the container.
Patent GB-2325133-A (GB)
Title: Induction heating for cooking
Inventor: ESKILDSEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: H05B6/12
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: In an ELF energized oven cavity, any insulating container may be used for the preparation of food when according to the invention the food in the container is covered by a ferromagnetic material. In a preferred embodiment, the material is in the form of a mail of iron rings which has a knitted covering in hydrophilic PTFE fibres. The eddy currents set up in the covering heat the same, and this heat is locally transferred to the food. Alternatively, the material may be in powder form and coat the food.
Patent GB-2337304-A (GB)
Title: Thrust producing device
Inventor: HELLIER DAVID
IPC: F03G3/00
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: A plurality of ferromagnetic masses 300 are mounted on flexible arms 400, for rotation about a hub 500, driven by a motor 100. A plurality of electromagnets 200 may be energised to deflect the masses 300. It is stated that a centrifugal force effect results in a resultant force capable of opposing the force due to gravity.
Patent GB-2325058-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre connector with throughbore
Inventor: ALCOCK IAN PETER
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: An optical fibre connector comprises a manipulator 11 in the form a cylindrical tube having a throughbore 12 which receives a carrier 13 in the form a cylindrical tube having a throughbore 14. The carrier 13 receives an optical fibre assembly 15 which is to be coupled to another optical component by means of the connector. Parts 13, 15 may be integral (Fig. 5). The manipulator 11 has two pairs of adjustment screws 18a, 18b and 19a, 19b, to displace the carrier and optical fibre assembly within the manipulator. The manipulator also includes two adjustable spring plungers 22 for applying a variable resilient biassing force to urge the carrier against the contact points of the adjustment means. The carrier 13 includes plural pads 24, which have flat, planar surfaces 25 and protruding studs 26 mounted therein. The pads are arranged in holes 27 in the carrier body such that their flat surfaces form part of the outer surface of the carrier forming lands that the adjustment means engage when the carrier is inserted in the manipulator. The carrier may also include a separable collar 28 which can be secured to the optical fibre assembly and which mates with the main body of the carrier in a single orientation with respect to rotation about the longitudinal axis of the carrier. The manipulator 11 and carrier 13 may include magnets (34, Fig. 3).
Patent GB-2325179-A (GB)
Title: Potable water filtration device incorporating a pump
Inventor: ULERY STEVE
IPC: B01D27/00
Filed: 1998-05-13
Abstract: An apparatus for the filtration of already potable water for domestic or office use comprises container 40 for unfiltered water and housing 10 containing pump 50, filter cartridge 70 and filtered water outlet 14. Container 40 sits upon base 30 which is integrally formed with housing 10. Unfiltered water flows via valves (46) and 34 and base 30 into pump 50 which forces the water through filter cartridge 70 for purification and out via water outlet 14 to a suitable collection vessel, e.g. a glass. The pump is activated and water is dispensed when switch 12 is pressed, for example, by holding a glass against it or ON switch 18 is depressed. Filter cartridge 70 has a fixed life and is replaced when used. It can be easily removed via recess 72. Its condition is monitored so that a warning light 20 will begin to flash as cartridge 70 nears the end of its useful life. This light remains continuously lit when the filter has reached the end of its life and must be replaced. The pump 50 will not operate if the filter cartridge 70 is absent or if the container 40 is empty or has been removed for cleaning or filling etc. Alternative indication/warning means are also described such as use of more than one light or the use of audible sounds.
Patent GB-2332659-A (GB)
Title: Fairings for cables
Inventor: LINDEMAN GUNNAR ANDREAS
IPC: B63B21/66
Filed: 1998-12-02
Abstract: A fairing for reducing the drag produced by a lead-in cable which is being used to tow one or more seismic streamers forming part of a wide streamer array comprises a plurality of fairing sections 10 each having a central bore to receive the lead-in and a streamlined profile. The sections 10 are coupled together end-to-end by couplings (Figs 3-6 and 9) which permit rotation of the sections relative to each other, so that each section can adopt the optimum orientation for drag reduction. Drag reduction is further enhanced by providing the upper and lower surfaces of the leading edge of each fairing section with respective sets of longitudinally extending ridges/grooves 18.
Patent GB-2344468-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector system
Inventor: EDKINS RONALD F
IPC: H01R9/24
Filed: 1998-12-05
Abstract: An electrical connector includes a patch panel 10 and a front plate 12. The electrical connector is fixed to the plate 12 by press fit means to alleviate the need for tools. The press fit means can hold the electrical connector in two orthogonal directions and can be made of angled finger members 1211, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1216 seen in figure 3. An electrical cable guide system with a gantry structure is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2346606-A (GB)
Title: Launch and recovery apparatus and method
Inventor: MCPHERSON JAMES GREGOR
IPC: B63B23/34
Filed: 1999-02-15
Abstract: All apparatus 1 for launching and recovering a craft, comprising a primary load-bearing line 15 for connection to the craft, means for raising and lowering the primary load-bearing line 15, which may comprise winch 12, a plurality of secondary lines 6 for connection to the craft, and means for raising and lowering the secondary lines which may comprise a second winch 8 independently of the load-bearing line. The secondary lines 6 may be connected at their free ends to a frame 2, the frame connected to the craft by docking means 4. The frame preferably guides the primary line 15. The apparatus may further comprise a power and control line 18 for controlling the raising and lowering operation of the primary and secondary lines. A method of performing the launching and recovery operation is also described. Also claimed are an apparatus and method of performing maintenance work on an offshore platform comprising using a sea-going vessel to reach the platform and using hoisting apparatus on the platform to raise the vessel up to the platform to enable maintenance to be performed.
Patent GB-2352965-A (GB)
Title: Electronic card brushing system
Inventor: PIROVANO DONATO
IPC: H05K3/26
Filed: 1999-08-10
Abstract: A brushing system to be used in the manufacturing of electronic card for removing unwanted particles from the substrate surface. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the card to be cleaned (e.g. a SIMM card) is entered in a cleaning box where there are two motor brushes 101 and a vacuum system 303. The two round brushes are inclined with respect to each other and form an angle of about 60{. The card passes through the apex of this angle while the brushes turn tangentially to the card. The particles are removed and pushed down where they are collected and eliminated by the vacuum system.
Patent GB-2338526-A (GB)
Title: Ring clamp for connecting two tubes
Inventor: DETABLE PASCAL
IPC: F16L23/04
Filed: 1998-03-26
Abstract: The disclosed ring clamp has two half-shells (10, 20), each having a first extremity with a bearing pad (12, 22) extending outwards, as well as a second extremity equipped with one of the elements (14, 22) of the means of connection used to connect the two second extremities of the half-shells removably. The section of said half-shells is substantially U-shaped, with the branches of the 'U' extending towards the interior and having the capacity to operate in conjunction with the protruding support surfaces on the extremities of the two tubes. The clamp comprises a tightening screw (30), the post (32) of which traverses the pierced holes of the bearing pads (12, 22). The length (L) of the post is at least substantially equal to the radius (R) of the ring clamp when closed, and said post is inserted loosely into the holes of the bearing pads. The elements (14, 24) of said means of connection are designed to unite in order to bring together the second half-shell extremities, or to separate in order to maintain said extremities apart while the post of the screw remains in place in the holes of the bearing pads.
Patent GB-2355200-A (GB)
Title: A fragrance emanating device
Inventor: CHANNER ROBERT VERN
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 1999-10-12
Abstract: A fragrance emanating device for freshening atmospheric air comprises a closed container 1 for accommodating a liquid fragrance composition 6. An emanator 3 has an emanator surface 4 open to the atmosphere for the evaporation of the liquid fragrance composition, and conduit means 5 link the container and the emanator surface. In use, thermal expansion of the air and/or liquid in the container resulting from an increase in temperature causes the fragrance composition to travel along the conduit means from the container to the emanator surface (see fig 2), and thermal contraction of the air and/or liquid in the container resulting from a decrease in temperature causes air from the atmosphere to enter the container via the conduit means (see fig 1).
Patent GB-2349156-A (GB)
Title: Recovering metal from dross
Inventor: VAN DER LUGT NICHOLAS STUART
IPC: C22B25/06
Filed: 1999-11-04
Abstract: Apparatus for recovering metal from metal containing dross comprises a heated chamber 12 along which a rotary shaft 20 bearing groups of angled vanes (42, Fig. 3). Metal containing dross placed in the chamber 12 via opening 24 is transported along its length by the rotating vanes (42, Fig. 3), as in the manner of a screw conveyor with the vanes (42, Fig. 3) simultaneously slicing the metal containing dross. The action of the vanes (42, Fig. 3) separates the molten metal from the dross which both exit the chamber 12 from a second opening to enter a receptacle 28 where the dross floats on the metal. The dross is removed from the receptacle 28 by being driven by a member (58, 90, Figs. 4 and 5) over a first weir (80, Fig. 5). The metal is removed from a second compartment (74, Fig. 5) of the receptacle 28 connected to the first (72, Fig. 5) by a passageway (66, 86, Figs. 4 and 5) which is below the level of the dross by means of a second weir (84, Fig. 5).
Patent HU-H3877-A (HU)
Title: Aqueous medium for treating dermatoses in domestic animals and apparatus for producing this medium
Inventor: KOMATU SHIGERU
IPC: A61K35/02
Filed: 1994-08-31
Abstract: Treating water for dermatoses in domestic animals mainly composed of acidic water obtained by electrolysis, which acidic water is highly effective in treatment of a dermatosis in a domestic animal when applied or sprayed to domestic animals several times at an initial stage of the dermatosis. <IMAGE>