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Patent GB-2269103-A (GB)
Title: Housing with non-uniform cross-sectional area for a chemical product
Inventor: CHAFFE MICHAEL J
IPC: A01M29/12
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: There is disclosed a housing for a chemical product of the kind referred to below comprising a body having a lower portion (12) and an upper portion (11), means whereby the junction between the upper and lower portions is of greater cross-sectional area than that of the lower portion, means (14) enabling access to the interior of said body for introduction of said chemical product and apertures (15) through the walls of both the upper and lower portions of said body. The upper portion may be of greater cross-sectional area than the lower portions, its base (13) comprising said means of greater cross-sectional area. Alternatively, there may be an outwardly directed flange (30, see figure 3), intermediate said upper and lower portions, which comprises said means of greater cross-sectional area.   The chemical product, which may be a disinfectant, deodorant, insect-repellent, insecticide or combination thereof, is of the kind which either sublimates to atmosphere or dissolves in water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274507-A (GB)
Title: A handlamp or torch with current limiting circuits
Inventor: WESTON PETER DAVID
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 1993-10-19
Abstract: A handlamp or torch having a Ni-cad rechargeable battery (BAT1), a quartz halogen bulb (LP1), and a high power setting switch (SWI) and a low power setting switch (SW2) is provided with a current limiting circuit (R2, R4, TR1, TR2) connected to the high power switch (SW1) and a current limiting circuit (R3, R6, TR3, TR4) connected to the low power switch (SW2). The two current limiting circuits are connected in series across the battery (BAT1) and the bulb (LP1). One diode (D1) connected across the two switches (SW1 and SW2) and another diode (D2) connected between the high power switch (SW1) and its current limiting circuit enable the two current limiting circuits to operate when the high power switch (SW1) is made and only the single current limiting circuit connected to the low power switch (SW2) to operate when the latter switch (SW2) is made, there being a shunt resistance (R4) connected across the collector and emitter of the transistor (TR1) of the other current limiting circuit. The switches (SW1, SW2) are in the form of reed switches which are set at an angle to the path of relative movement between them and a single actuating magnet. Shielding is provided between the two switches such that the magnetic field causing actuation of each one is shielded from the other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283933-A (GB)
Title: A method of joining materials together by a diffusion process using silver/germanium alloys
Inventor: JOHNS PETER GAMON
IPC: C22C5/08
Filed: 1993-11-18
Abstract: A method of joining two elements uses a silver based alloy having a germanium content, which method comprises the steps of: providing two elements to be joined together, at least one of the elements comprising a silver based alloy having a germanium content; placing the two elements adjacent one another such that a portion of a free surface of the silver based alloy contacts a portion of a free surface of the other element without interposing a filler material between the two free surfaces; and heating the two free surfaces where the two elements are adjacent one another to a temperature below that of the melting temperatures of any of the constituent materials of the elements thereby joining the two elements by a diffusion process. The remainder of the alloy may be copper.
Patent GB-2272889-A (GB)
Title: Storage case
Inventor: IWAKI YUJI
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1993-11-26
Abstract: A storage case e.g. for floppy disks includes rectangular box like lid 3 and base 2 portions hinged to both sides of a central spine 6. Inside each of the base and lid portions 2, 3 two pairs of ribs 25, 26, 35, 36 are provided for firmly gripping a floppy disk, or the like, inserted therein. The ribs may include a pressure applying first rib opposed to a top gripping second rib for added security. The spine 6 includes means 37, 38 for gripping a third floppy disk. The edges of the case are provided with three locking members 11 - 13 corresponding to three engaging members 14 - 16 to assure secure closure and, in addition, mating edges of the side wall portions may be formed at compatible angles which interlock in a closed condition of the case preventing plastic deformation thereof when the case is carried. Further, the base and/or lid may have be hinged at a central portion thereof for allowing partial opening of the case while the main part thereof remains closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281863-A (GB)
Title: Medical diathermy apparatus
Inventor: WALTON JOHN HUGH DAVEY
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 1994-03-01
Abstract: An electrical generator for the purpose of diathermy, that is to say passing high frequency electric currents through living tissue in order to generate heat, is provided with multiple outputs comprising polyphase or time multiplexed voltages. These are fed to electrodes capable of being inserted into tissue, with mechanical means for predetermined alignment, and further provision for inbuilt temperature sensing and the supply of a cooling medium under closed loop control to achieve a required temperature uniformity and variation with time. At least three electrodes are used, so that high frequency current flow in the tissue varies in magnitude and angular direction over a repetitive cycle. The apparatus may be used to destroy tumour cells.
Patent GB-2280976-A (GB)
Title: Remotely controllable radio selective calling receiver
Inventor: MIYASHITA MAFUMI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1994-06-27
Abstract: A radio selective calling receiver which can display a message sent from a transmission site and can be remotely controlled to set a reception inhibition status and a reception permission status. A plurality of selective calling numbers are assigned to the selective calling receiver, and at least one of the assigned selective calling numbers is used for remote control. The selective calling receiver has a memory 14 for storing information relative to each of the assigned selective calling numbers, a decoder 12 for determining whether a received selective calling number agrees with any of the assigned selective calling numbers, and a control unit 19 for decoding a message associated with the received selective calling number and updating the information stored within the memory 14 based on the decoded message if the received selective calling number is the assigned selective calling number for remote control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293358-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus enabling a vehicle to be parked sideways
Inventor: RANA PERVEZ EDULJI
IPC: B60S9/16
Filed: 1994-09-20
Abstract: A vehicle (2) comprising a body (4), rear wheels (6), front wheels (8), an engine (10), and parking apparatus (12) for enabling the vehicle (2) to be parked, which parking apparatus (2) comprises platform means (22) positioned for use with the rear wheels (6) and/or the front wheels (8), mover means (24) for moving the platform means (22) between a storage position and an operative position in which the platform means (22) is positioned adjacent the rear wheels (6) and/or the front wheels (8) such that the vehicle (2) is able to be driven by the engine (10) on to the platform means (22), and roller means (26) mounted on the platform means (22) such that the part of or the whole of the vehicle (2) on the platform means (22) is able to be moved sideways for parking purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294805-A (GB)
Title: Linear electron beam tube
Inventor: SOBIERADZKI EDWARD STANISLAW
IPC: H01J23/38
Filed: 1994-10-25
Abstract: A linear electron beam tube such as an IOT includes an input cavity 6 formed from an inner body portion 12 and an outer body portion 13 which are joined together by a ceramic cylinder 14. The input cavity 6 surrounds an electron gun 1 and permits electrical connection to be made to the cathode 2 and grid 3 via parts of the inner body portion 20 and 21. Metallisation layers 18, 19, 23 and 24 in conjunction with the intervening ceramic material of the cylinder 14 define rf chokes. The construction enables high voltage parts of the arrangement to be insulated from the low voltage outer body portion whilst presenting a low leakage path for r.f. energy within the cavity 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296370-A (GB)
Title: Travelling wave tubes with attenuation means
Inventor: CHALMERS PETER MICHAEL
IPC: H01J23/30
Filed: 1994-12-19
Abstract: The slow wave structure 2 of a travelling wave tube comprises a helix 5 supported within an envelope 4 by support rods 8. The support rods 8 are of diamond and include a non-uniform distribution of graphite over their surfaces. The graphite introduces attenuation within the slow wave structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286609-A (GB)
Title: Internally insulated tank
Inventor: CRAIG THOMAS
IPC: B65D90/06
Filed: 1995-02-16
Abstract: An internally insulated tank e.g. a toilet cistern, contains a layer of insulating material (such as polystyrene) on at least part of an internal surface of the tank. Preferably, however, substantially all of the interior surfaces of said tank are insulated in order to reduce or eliminate condensation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298353-A (GB)
Title: Golf shoe
Inventor: SMITH PAUL JAMES
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: A golf shoe accessory comprises a base member 14 adapted to be secured to a golf shoe with dirt removing means such as bristles 16, 18 extending from the base member to facilitate removal of dirt from the face of a golf club. The dirt removing means may comprise an integral part of a golf shoe.
Patent GB-2299427-A (GB)
Title: Security apparatus
Inventor: BEAGRIE ALISON MARY
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 1995-03-25
Abstract: Security apparatus comprises: a controller (12) which, once activated, initiates a predetermined sequence of security measures; and a trigger (13) for an operator to activate the controller (12). The apparatus is primarily intended for use in vehicles (10), but may also be adapted for use in homes, gate houses, offices, aircraft, boats, and the like. In use, the apparatus is likely to be activated by the driver or passenger of a vehicle (10) in the event of a dangerous situation arising, for example, if a person attempts to gain entry to the vehicle. The security measures may take many forms, including: radio transmission of an alarm signal; activation of a voice recorder (18); flashing some or all of the vehicle lights (20) activation of the vehicle horn (22) or alarm; activation of vehicle immobilisers or isolating or inactivating vehicle controls, such as the fuel pump (24), to immobilise the vehicle (10); or securing door, boot and bonnet locks (28, 30).
Patent GB-2299400-A (GB)
Title: Solar heating element
Inventor: CLAYTON GRAEME JOHN
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 1995-03-28
Abstract: A solar heater element comprises flexible tubing 1 and a clear plastic cellular sheath 2 secured in close contact around the tubing which allows the transmission of infra red radiation and minimises heat loss by convection and conduction to the surrounding atmosphere. The sheath has a cellular arrangement capable of supporting the weight of the tubing and fluid medium inside and is secured around the tubing by welding or similar means and kept in close contact around the tube. The heater element may be manufactured in long lengths and coiled for transport or storage and easily cut to appropriate lengths on site without specialist equipment.
Patent GB-2286758-A (GB)
Title: Fishing bait dispenser
Inventor: HAWKINS GEOFFREY JAMES
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 1995-04-24
Abstract: A device 12 for attachment to a fishing rod or pole and for carrying bait, comprises a pot 1 and gripping means comprising two members 22 which are arranged to be moved together relative to one another to thereby grip a fishing rod or pole therebetween. The members 22 may be the jaws of a collet arrangement or one may be a hook (38) (Fig. 7) screwable into the base of the pot constituting the second member. Alternatively the members 22 may be in a cam-lock arrangement (Fig. 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291942-A (GB)
Title: Control system for automatic transmission unifies control of reverse and engine braking inhibition
Inventor: TABATA ATSUSHI
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 1995-08-02
Abstract: A control system for an automatic transmission including a main transmission unit for setting a reverse stage and a plurality of forward stages, and an auxiliary transmission unit connected in series to the main transmission unit and capable of being changed between higher and lower stages, the control system comprising a solenoid valve S3 for outputting a signal pressure when at least the reverse stage and a predetermined one of the forward stages are to be set; a change-over valve (3-4 shift valve 100) for changing the signal pressure selectively into a signal pressure for setting the auxiliary transmission unit to a high gear stage and a signal pressure for controlling an engine braking state; and an engine braking control valve 130 for controlling an engine braking frictional element at the predetermined forward stage into a released state in response to the signal pressure coming from the changeover valve 100. The acting state of the solenoid valve 100 when the reverse stage is to be set and the acting state of the solenoid valve when the predetermined forward stage for making the engine braking ineffective is to be set are identical to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304528-A (GB)
Title: Rod handling apparatus and methods.
Inventor: WILSON RONALD FREDERICK
IPC: A24C5/34
Filed: 1995-08-24
Abstract: Rod handling apparatus comprising a rod receiver for arresting the downward passage of a rod and delivering it to its destination in suitable condition for testing which comprises a ventilated rod receiver chamber having an entrance through which a rod can drop longitudinally into the chamber, pneumatic cushion means for pneumatically cushioning and arresting downward passage of a rod through the chamber and having means for activating and deactivating the pneumatic cushion, and an exit through which a rod can drop longitudinally to its destination on deactivation of the cushion means, said rod receiver being fed by [i] a rod sampler which comprises a sample inlet and a sample holding zone separated by a valve which is movable between a first position in which a sample rod can pass longitudinally through the valve from the inlet to the sample holding zone and a second position in which the valve pneumatically isolates the sample holding zone from the inlet, and means for pneumatically transporting a sample in the sample holding zone longitudinally therefrom, or by [ii] a rod reorientor for receiving a rod in one orientation and transporting it in another, the rod orientor comprising a chamber which is movable between a first position in which a rod can longitudinally enter the chamber and a second transport position in which the chamber and contained rod are pneumatically isolated from the first position, means for pneumatically transporting a rod longitudinally from the chamber in the second position and means for reorienting the rod between its receipt and its transport.
Patent GB-2307783-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced security semiconductor device
Inventor: GORDON CALLUM
IPC: G06F21/86
Filed: 1995-09-30
Abstract: A semiconductor circuit arrangement providing enhanced security has a first circuitry portion (12) on a semiconductor wafer (10), a second circuitry portion (16) on the wafer separate from the first circuitry portion, the second circuitry portion being coupled by wiring (26) to the first circuitry portion and containing access circuitry for allowing access thereto. The second circuitry portion 16 is disposed on the wafer so that it can be destructively removed therefrom to leave the first portion of semiconductor circuitry 12 inaccessible through the second portion of semiconductor circuitry. Isolation circuitry comprising FETs is provided for electrically isolating the first circuitry portion 12 following destructive removal of the second circuitry portion 16.
Patent GB-2306601-A (GB)
Title: Tightness indicator for threaded fasteners
Inventor: HIRST JOHN ANDREW BRIAN
IPC: F16B31/02
Filed: 1995-10-24
Abstract: A tightness indicator for a bolt (10) is in the form of a washer assembly comprising a washer (15), an abutment (16), and an indicator ring (17), the washer (15) having projections (19) which, prior to tightening of the bolt (10), space the washer (15) from the abutment (16) so that the indicator ring (17) can be rotated or moved radially, and which are deformable as the bolt is tightened so that the indicator ring (17) becomes gripped between the washer (15) and the abutment (16); the abutment (16) may be constituted by the head (11) of the bolt (10). The projections (19) are pressed at (21) out of the washer (15), and locate the indicator ring (17). The outer periphery (24) of the indicator ring (17) is serrated or knurled, and the indicator ring (17) is formed of stainless or other steel, or plastics.
Patent GB-2295434-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to fixing devices
Inventor: CHADBURN ANDREW
IPC: F16B39/02
Filed: 1994-07-26
Abstract: A fixing bolt (2) which is lockable in place by means of a locking insert (4) which is received within the split end (8) of the bolt, or indeed any threaded member. When the bolt (2) is in place with a nut or other bolt counterpart located at the free end of the bolt and locking is desired, the insert (4) is forcibly moved into the split end to splay it apart. In one preferred embodiment the bolt is lockable/releasable and has a cap head bolt (22) located in an axial bore of the fixing bolt. The cap head bolt carries the insert and rotation of the cap head bolt causes the insert to move axially of the fixing bolt end, thereby locking or releasing the bolt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299704-A (GB)
Title: Probe card locking device
Inventor: LEE DONG-SECK
IPC: G01R1/067
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: A probe card locking device of a semiconductor wafer probe station for locking a probe card by using a tensile force of springs solves an unbalance issue in a locking operation, facilitates the operation via an automation and shortens set-up time. A pair of frames 3 are respectively formed with support steps 3a for supporting both sides of a probe card and installed to a tester head in parallel with each other and spaced apart by a prescribed distance. A pair of locking members 5 have pressing steps 5a for pressing both sides of the probe card from above. Springs 6 are installed between the locking members and frames. A pair of driving cams 10 respectively attached to outer planes of the locking members 5 are provided with lower slanted driving planes, and are arranged to ascend and descend by pistons 20a of a pair of air cylinders 20, which slidably reciprocate while being in contact with the slanted driving planes of the cams.
Patent GB-2297855-A (GB)
Title: Real time raid for a continuous media server system
Inventor: BAILEY WILLIAM
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1995-09-25
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing real time reconstruction of corrupted disk from a redundant array of disks. Each parcel is divided into "N" blocks of data. An "N+1st" parity block for each parcel is derived based on the content of the "N" blocks of data. The "N" blocks of data and the parity block for each parcel are stored in stripes in the blocks in a redundancy group consisting of "N+1" data storage units. Data is read in "N+1" whole block reads (600, 610, 620). If none of the received blocks are parity then the data is copied to a buffer (630,650). If parity exists in some of the received blocks, then if the "N+1" block has been received the data is copied to a buffer if not then XOR blocks are received (630,635,640,650). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301703-A (GB)
Title: Introducing ions into the vacuum chamber of a mass spectrometer
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: The provision of a ring-shaped electrode at or adjacent the inlet aperture 7 to the vacuum chamber of a mass spectrometer enables ions from a gas cloud 1 to be drawn by the electric field 6 towards the edge of the aperture and entrained in a gas stream 8 passing into the vacuum chamber. As shown, the wall 4 of the chamber in which the aperture is located may be used as the electrode. Suitable potentials may also be applied to aperture diaphragms 2,3 to assist focusing of ions towards the aperture. Alternatively, the inlet aperture may be provided by a capillary, in which case the electrode is located in the capillary mouth.
Patent GB-2300141-A (GB)
Title: Hollow integral shaft-including structure part of resin and injection moulding method
Inventor: KUBO KUMIHIRO
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 1994-12-28
Abstract: The specification discloses a hollow integral shaft-including structural part of a resin comprising a functional-member-and-shaft-member-carrying hollow integral structure formed by at least one functional member of a resin and a shaft member of a resin coaxial and integral therewith, characterized in that this integral structure satisfies the relative condition defined by the following expression: 0.9* less than or equal to *L(b)/L(a)* less than or equal to *1 (wherein L(a) represents a total length of the integral structure measured along the axis thereof; and L(b) the length of a hollow portion measured along the same axis). The hollow integral shaft-including structural part according to the present invention has a high dimensional precision and a high productivity, and, moreover, it is formed by a material which can be recycled easily, the part being very useful in the industrial fields of automobiles, general machines, precision machines and electric and electronic machines. The specification also discloses a hollow injection molding method for producing this structural part efficiently, characterized by the steps of injecting a molten resin into a cavity of a mold through a gate, and introducing under pressure a hollow-portion-forming fluid into the interior of the molten resin in the cavity through the gate, this gate being provided in an end region, the length of which is not more than 1/10 of a total length of a hollow integral structure to be produced which is measured along the axis thereof, of the cavity. According to this method, an auxiliary chamber communicating with the cavity is preferably used.
Patent GB-2314021-A (GB)
Title: Skin cooling anti-perspirant aerosol compositions
Inventor: MARTI VERNON PETER JOHN
IPC: A61K8/04
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: Anti-perspirant aerosols comprising a dimethicone and dimethicoconol gum, e.g Q2-1401, silicone fluids, e.g. cyclomethicone, and hydrocarbon propellants, e.g. butane, isobutane or propane, have a cooling effect on the skin and impart a fresh feeling to the user. The silicone gum acts to convey the cooling agent(s) to the skin where they are slowly volatilised by body heat thereby generating a cooling effect.
Patent GB-2314724-A (GB)
Title: Telephone
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1996-06-25
Abstract: A telephone having a user interface, comprising user input means; output means; and control means responsive to a first actuation of the user input means to cause subsequent items to be indicated for selection by the output means, and responsive to another actuation of the user input means to select the currently-indicated item. The telephone could be a reduced user interface portable telephone.