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Patent FR-944027-A (FR)
IPC: H05G1/04
Filed: 1947-03-28
Granted: 1949-03-24
Abstract: 599,726. X-ray tubes. BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., Ltd. Oct. 18, 1943, No. 17065. Convention date, Oct. 22, 1942. [Class 39 (i)] [Also in Group XX] X-ray apparatus comprises a sealed casing forming a compartment containing an X-ray tube resiliently supported therein and electrically insulated therefrom by means comprising synthetic rubber material and surrounded by a gaseous insulating medium, such as a halogen derivative of an aliphatic hydrocarbon, adapted to be delivered into or displaced from the compartment through means located in either or both of two end coverplates attached to the casing, storage means for the gaseous insulating medium being attached to one end cover-plate and connected with and thermally insulated from the compartment to maintain a constant pressure therein. As shown in Fig. 2, the housing 11 contains an X-ray tube 13 comprising a rotating anode 15 and a cathode 17 mounted within a sealed envelope 19. An anode connection 21 and filament conductors 25 are provided. The anode may be rotated by the motor 27. The housing 11 has an opening 33 provided with an annular collar 35 forming an outwardly extending hood, and is closed by a cup-shaped plate 37. The housing 11 I is provided on the opposite side with chambers 43, 44 closed at one end and open at the other to receive cable terminals. The ends of the housing 11 are closed by plates 59, 60. The bracket 65 attached to lug 63 of the housing 11 has a circular aperture receiving a resilient neoprene disc, to which is secured by a bolt a moulded insulating bracket 85 carrying the anode connection 21. The cathode end of the tube is supported by a metal bracket 95 carrying a resilient neoprene disc having a central opening receiving the end of the cathode stem 29. A central opening in the cover-plate 59 is closed by a threaded plug 115, and a central opening in the cover-plate 60 is closed by a threaded fitting 119 having an opening containing a valve comprising a spring-pressed ball and closed by a threaded plug. The housing 11 may be charged with dichlorodifluoromethane or dichlorotetrafluoroethane through the valve in fitting 119, the plug 115 being removed to allow escape of displaced air. Alternatively, the air may be exhausted from the casing by connection of an exhaust pump to a threaded port 141 communicating through the duct 139 with the opening 137 adapted to be closed by the plug 115. The fitting 119 may be kept closed or replaced by a solid plug and the exhausting and charging effected entirely through the duct 139. An auxiliary casing 143, Fig. 6, may be provided with a pipe 145 adapted to be secured in the boss 113 of the cover-plate 60, the other end of the pipe 145 extending within casing 143 to form a liquid trap preventing passage of liquid to the casing 11. The casing 143 is fitted with a charging opening 147 closable by a plug 149 carrying a valve member 151 controlling gas flow through the pipe 145. The pipe 145 is of non-conducting material to thermally insulate the casing 143 from the casing 11. Specifications 555,013, [Group XX], and 557,631 are referred to.
Patent GB-2359652-A (GB)
Title: Electronic payment system
Inventor: SUDAK MENACHEM MENDEL
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: An electronic payment system includes a prepayment point 9 at which a buyer can obtain a payment identifier, such as a number or bar code on a card 11, corresponding to a monetary value, means for providing the payment identifier from the buyer to a seller in response to a request for payment, and a payment server 6 with a database 7 that stores the monetary value corresponding to the payment identifier, the payment server receiving the payment identifier from the seller and determining whether the monetary value is sufficient to cover the purchase. The payment identifier may be communicated via the internet and/or a telephone network. The payment server may be connected to the prepayment point, and may decrement the monetary value following a purchase.
Patent GB-2354501-A (GB)
Title: Roof rack for vans
Inventor: BROUGH BERNARD
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 2000-06-21
Abstract: A storage rack for a van roof comprising a rail assembly 11, mountable on the van roof, a load carrying trolley 19 movable along the rail assembly 11 from a storage position to a loading position in which the trolley 19 projects beyond the rear end of the rail assembly 11 is disengaged from the rail assembly and rotated downwards alongside the rear of the van V to allow loading, and a fail safe locking assembly 31 operable from the rear of the van V to lock the trolley 19 in the storage position on the rail assembly 11.
Patent GB-2364813-A (GB)
Title: Computer automated process for analysing and interpreting engineering drawings
Inventor: WONG TIN CHEUNG CONRAD
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: Storage means stores templates of the various different symbols which will be encountered in engineering drawings and predetermined algorithms to identify and recognise graphical elements in the drawings. The storage means can also be used to store any other data or information that will be required in the analysis and interpretation of the drawings. The analysis of the drawings is carried out in accordance with a set of predefined algorithms to analyse and interpret the symbols, graphical and textual data, which is in digital format, from the drawings and process that information to determine the relationship between the symbols, graphical elements and textual data.
Patent GB-2365221-A (GB)
Title: Electrical terminals
Inventor: PAXTON-WHITE MICHAEL
IPC: H01R4/36
Filed: 2000-07-18
Abstract: A terminal arrangement (100) comprises first and second terminals (112, 114) which are connected together by means of a connecting conductor (116), the conductor (116) extending between the two terminals (112, 114) and through respective side walls (126, 128) thereof Screws (134, 136) are provided for retaining a cable inserted into the terminals (112, 114) and for securing a portion of the conductor (116). The arrangement reduces the volume of the conductor (116).
Patent GB-2362778-A (GB)
Title: Cell level scheduling
Inventor: DAVIS SIMON PAUL
IPC: H04L12/933
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: The invention relates to cell level scheduling for handling multicast traffic in routing devices, for example cross-bar switches. The routing device has a plurality of ingress line interface cards (LICs), a plurality of egress LICs, a cross-bar and a controller. Multicast and unicast data traffic passes from the ingress LICs via the cross-bar to the egress LICs. A given multicast data packet is sent from a given ingress LIC to a predetermined set of egress LICs known as the fanout of the given packet. Each ingress LIC has an associated rate of send opportunities. The inventive method allows multicast send opportunities to be spread as evenly as possible over cell periods. The method also invokes a conventional unicast scheduling scheme when no multicast send opportunity is scheduled and a multicast scheduling scheme when one or more multicast send opportunities are present. The schedule is filled out with the fanouts of multicast packets in accordance with the send priority associated with the respective ingress LICs upon which each of the respective multicast packets is queued.
Patent GB-2368363-A (GB)
Title: Method of disposing of used vehicle tyres
Inventor: ROBINSON ANTHONY
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: A method of forming a shuttering (1) in moving water (4), such as the sea, includes the step of laying down a wall of vehicle tyres (2), the wall being at least ten tyres wide and at least five tyres tall, at least a significant fraction of the free space within the tyres of the wall subsequently being filled with solid matter, for example, silt, sand or other particulate material carried in the water. Thus, used vehicle tyres may be disposed in an environmentally-friendly and constructive manner. The shuttering may form the foundation for a concrete area (5) representing reclaimed land.
Patent GB-2358229-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning and separation in fluid flow conduits
Inventor: QUARINI GIUSEPPE LEONARDO
IPC: B08B9/055
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: A method of cleaning, forming a movable separation barrier or plug in a fluid flow conduit, comprises forming the plug of a coherent, flowable agglomerate mass of solids particles mixed with a wetting liquid which comprises a melt derived from the solid particles. In the preferred embodiment, the plug B is of wet crushed ice, which is pumped along a pipe 5. The crushed ice body can be used as a means of cleaning the pipe wall, as a means of driving fluid out of the conduit for recovery or as a means of separating two different fluids 1,2 within the conduit. Being coherent but flowable the plug is able to negotiate internal restrictions, obstructions and junctions readily, unlike solid or gelled pigs.
Patent GB-2371909-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated display unit.
Inventor: WALLACE TERENCE ANTHONY
IPC: B60Q1/50
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: An illuminated sign display unit is provided with removable messages illuminated from behind 5. The display unit is placed at the rear of a vehicle or provided with a transformer connectable to a mains supply for use in the home, in particular as a child's nightlight. When used in a vehicle the unit may be illuminated when the brakes are applied. Different messages can be inserted to indicate the name of a club, player, pop artist, etc.
Patent GB-2373247-A (GB)
Title: Antimalarial quinolines
Inventor: PARK BRIAN KEVIN
IPC: A61P33/06
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: The invention relates to novel pharmaceutically active antimalarial compounds of the general formula: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=40 WI=61 LX=745 LY=755 TI=CF> <PC>where:<BR> R is selected from the group consisting of dimethylamino, diethylamino, di-n-propylamino, diisopropylamino, di-n-butylamino, di-<I>sec</I>-butylamino, pyrrolidyl, piperidyl, piperizyl, ethylamino, <I>tert</I>-butylamino; and<BR> X is selected from the group consisting of chloro, fluoro, iodo, bromo, trifluoromethyl, methoxy and methyl.
Patent GB-2363259-A (GB)
Title: Nonreciprocal circuit device
Inventor: HASEGAWA TAKASHI
IPC: H01P1/387
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device such as a circulator or isolator comprises a plurality of central conductors 51-53 connected to chip components, ie capacitors C1-C3 or resistors R, housed within metal case 8. A hole H is formed in the metal case in the vicinity of the terminals of the chip components to prevent the occurrence of a solder ball during assembly, which could cause short-circuiting between terminal electrodes and the case. The hole may be formed with sloping sides (see figures 7, 10), and may be at least partially filled with insulating material (9, 7b, see figures 5, 6).
Patent GB-2374590-A (GB)
Title: A container
Inventor: HUANG CHIU-YUN
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A container e.g. for coffee powder, tea leaves or sauce includes a plastic container (10) having a top provided with at least one flange (13), a handle (14) extending outward from a side of the plastic container (10), a filtering film layer (16) bonded on the flange (13) in a sealing manner, a waterproof layer (17) detachably stuck on the filtering film layer (16), and at least one ear (18) extending outward from the waterproof layer (17) for facilitating removing the waterproof layer (17), from the filtering film layer (16) prior to immersing the container in hot water. The container may comprise a baffle separating it into compartments and the waterproof layer (17) may be pressed with a tearing line aligned with the baffle.
Patent GB-2375164-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger system
Inventor: THOMAS GWYN
IPC: F28F1/32
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: A heat exchanger system (particularly for automotive use) having a bank of spaced heat exchanger tubes and a matrix 1 for directing a flow of heat exchange fluid through the heat exchanger system externally of the spaced tubes, the matrix including spacing strips (fig 3, 9), respective strips including spanning portions 2 spacing respective tubes in the bank, and receiving portions 4A, 4B for receiving respective tubes. The tube bank and strip matrix are preferably fused together to form a unitary heat exchanger unit. The heat exchanger is economical to construct and provides improved technical performance.
Patent GB-2363732-A (GB)
Title: Roulette ball launching apparatus
Inventor: SUMMERS CHARLES JOHN
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: A gaming apparatus comprising a wheel (2) mounted for rotation about its axis in a horizontal plane and means for delivering a ball to the surface of the wheel. The ball delivery means comprises a gate (62) which is normally closed to trap the ball (e.g. 56) prior to its delivery and whose opening is synchronised with the operation of a ball propelling device (52,54) to deliver the ball to the wheel (2).
Patent GB-2374577-A (GB)
Title: Pedalling system
Inventor: MORTON ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: B62M1/26
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: Two independently operating pedals apply a tangential turning force to cranks H. Each pedal lever is linked via a sliding pin F in slot G to a perforated bar D (and E) that replaces a conventional chain. The cranks are semi-circular half cranks and are attached to a common spindle via ratchets. A fixed crank (I, figure 5) is located between the half cranks. The fixed crank may apply drive directly or indirectly to a wheel or shaft. Each pedal is free to begin a downward stroke before the other pedal has completed its stroke to enable maximum leverage to be imparted to the fixed crank I. Alternatively, both pedals may be operated simultaneously. The pedals do not completely rotate and allow a longer pedal lever to be used for more leverage. The system may be used for land, air, or water borne vehicles.
Patent GB-2369836-A (GB)
Title: Structural framework and webs therefor
Inventor: COLL STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: E04C3/09
Filed: 2000-08-24
Abstract: A web member (51) for use in reinforcing a structural framework, such as a truss or framework, comprised of beams (37, 39) and web members (51) secured to the beams. A web member includes a support section (58) with a longitudinally extending tab (63) on each end thereof. The tabs (63) a bent to engage inside surfaces of the beams for securement thereto as with screw fasteners (107) whereby the web member is secured to and extends between beams of the truss.
Patent GB-2374767-A (GB)
Title: Smart compensation in wireless piconet
Inventor: GRUNDVIG JEFFREY P
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A table of frequency offset history for individual devices in a wireless network is used to adjust the centre frequency of a signal received. The pre-seeded expected frequency offset for a bluetooth transmission facilitates faster connection, and uses less processing time in a steady state piconet environment. The frequency of a local oscillator is offset by an equal and opposite amount to the recorded past setting. The actual frequency offset may subsequently be calculated and stored.
Patent GB-2375163-A (GB)
Title: Light fitting
Inventor: COUGHTRIE JOHN GILLIES
IPC: F21V23/06
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: A light fitting 10 that enhances ease of access and serviceability of its components comprises a housing member 12, a mounting plate 14, and releasable attachment means 16 pivotably coupling the mounting plate to the housing member. The attachment means may comprise a slotted protrusion 22 on one of the housing member and mounting plate and a pintle 24 on the other. The light fitting further comprises releasable fastening means 18 which when fastened retains the mounting plate relative to the housing member in an operative position, and when released allows for pivotal movement of the mounting plate relative to the housing member. A further removable attachment rail 40 containing some of the electrical components may be attached to the mounting plate.
Patent GB-2390042-A (GB)
Title: Membrane comprising cross-linked polyfunctional epoxy compound
Inventor: KOO JA-YOUNG
IPC: B01D71/30
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A microporous membrane comprises a microporous support and a hydrophilic coating on the microporous support, the coating being made by applying to the microporous support a quantity of a polyfunctional epoxy compound comprising at least two epoxy groups, and then cross-linking the polyfunctional epoxy compound to yield a water-insoluble polymer. Also claimed is a method of making the membrane. There are independent claims for a composite polyamide reverse osmosis membrane comprising a microporous support, a polyamide layer on the support and a cross-linked polyfunctional epoxy layer on the polyamide layer, and a method of making such a membrane. The composite polyamide reverse osmosis membrane is preferable made by an interfacial reaction between a polyfunctional amine and an amine-reactive reactant, such as an acyl halide, a sulfonyl halide or an isocyanate. The method of making the membrane involves contacting the membrane support with a solution of the reactants and effecting curing, optionally catalysed by an acid, a base or heat. The microporous support may be a microfiltration membrane of an ultrafiltration membrane.
Patent GB-2521096-A (GB)
Title: Rocket thruster comprising load-balanced pintle valve
Inventor: COVER CARL L
IPC: F02K9/80
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A rocket thruster assembly 10a nozzle and a valve assembly. The valve includes a pintle with a head portion 60 having a truncated substantially conical surface region 60a, 60b opposing and concentric with converging and throat regions of the nozzle to provide a variable effective throat area therebetween. The truncated portion of the head portion has an outer edge defining a bleed passageway 80 opening communicating with a primary bleed passage leading through the head portion to a bleed-cavity 58 located on an opposite side of the head portion. During activation of a rocket motor to which the rocket thruster is coupled, gases imparting a load on the head portion pass through the primary bleed passage to the opposite side of the head portion for counterbalancing loads acting on the head portion. A thrust control subassembly moves the pintle axially for changing the effective throat area.
Patent GB-2384860-A (GB)
Title: Gradient coil in a magnetic resonance tomography machine
Inventor: NOWAK STEFAN
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: The coil according to the invention is assembled from electrically conductive elements (10.x) that in each case define a plane and are arranged such that these planes lie parallel to one another, the elements (10.x) being connected in a coil-forming fashion to electrically conductive spacers (12.x) and in a stabilizing fashion to electrically insulating spacers (13.x).
Patent GB-2377065-A (GB)
Title: Port packet queuing
Inventor: WYATT RICHARD M
IPC: H04L49/901
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A port queue includes a first memory portion having a first memory access time and a second memory portion having a second memory access time. The first memory portion includes a cache row. The cache row includes a plurality of queue entries. A packet pointer is enqueued in the port queue by writing the packet pointer in a queue entry in the cache row in the first memory. The cache row is transferred to a packet vector in the second memory. A packer pointer is dequeued from the port queue by reading a queue entry from the packet vector stored in the second memory.
Patent GB-2383135-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining wellbore diameter by processing multiple sensor measurements
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN E
IPC: E21B47/08
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a single logging-while-drilling (LWD) merged caliper from several indirect LWD borehole size measurements. The merging accounts for the varying validity of each input borehole size measurement as a function of the environment, the formation, and the borehole size itself. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining a plurality of borehole size measurements from a plurality of LWD sensors and weighting each measurement with varying measurement confidence factors. One embodiment of the method includes determining a set of mathematical equations representative of the responses of the multiple sensors and solving the equation set to determine the borehole size. Preferably the plurality of LWD sensors measure using different measurement principles.
Patent GB-2379130-A (GB)
Title: Automatic module configuration in a telecommunications power system and battery configuration with a click
Inventor: DANIEL FRANCOIS
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: An automatic configuration system for a telecommunications power system includes a power bus and a communications bus. A controller that is connected to the communication bus employs a serial communications protocol. A module transmits am identification signal to the controllert that contains an identification number of the module. The modules include rectifier modules, battery connection modules and distribution modules. Each module transmits the identification signal after the module is initially connected to the power bus and the communications bus. The controller receives the identification signal form the module. The controller stores the identification number and generates a module ID for the module that is tramsitted to the module for use by the module in further serial communications with the controller. An automated battery configuration system for a telecommunications power system includes at least one rectifier module, a controller and at least one backup battery. A database system is associated with the controller stores a plurality of records that include a plurality of backup battery parameters. A user interface that is associated with the controller receives user-provided input of at least one battery specifying parameter. The user interface communicates with the database system to retrieve a selected one of the records based on the battery specifiying parameter. The controller communicates with the database system and employs at least one of the parameters of the selected record to alter an operating setting of the telecommunications power system. The battery specifying parameters include a manufacturer designation and a model designation of the backup battery.
Patent GB-2385632-A (GB)
Title: Clamp and fixing method for tubular object
Inventor: MIURA HIDEYA
IPC: F16B37/00
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A clamp includes a clip main body having an attaching part for attaching to an attachment-receiving member, and a clamp main body having a receiving part for receiving the clip main body and a holding part for holding a tubular object. A vibration-proofing member formed of a soft material is provided on an outer perimeter of the attaching part of the clip main body.
Patent GB-2397812-A (GB)
Title: Holder for unopened refuse sack
Inventor: PILLING BARRY
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A holder for a newly-delivered, unopened refuse sack comprises two generally vertical plates 1, 10 hinged together 2 at their upper edges and each carrying a generally horizontal strip 3 on its inner face towards its lower edge, the respective strips being vertically staggered relative to one another, so that such a sack can be gripped between the plates. Back plate 10 may be attached to a wall at screw holes 4, 5, 6, 7 or to a post at screw holes 8, 9, and has an arcuate cut-away, bottom, right-hand corner 12 so that the bottom, right-hand corner of front plate 1 can be gripped and lifted to allow insertion of a sack. The front plate may bear written instructions to that effect. The holder may be made of plastics, metal, wood or a combination thereof.