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Patent CH-512286-A (CH)
Title: Apparatus for hard or soft soldering
Inventor: DIETRICH BRANDT
IPC: B23K3/00
Filed: 1970-10-29
Abstract: Apparatus for hard or soft soldering is by use of carbon soldering electrodes containing a material with a negative co-efficient of electrical resistance, and having a transformer the primary winding of which is connected in series to a limiting resistance, incorporating the improvement whereby a lamp is connected across the limiting resistance, the light intensity of the apparatus being determined by the feed voltage; light is incident on a photo-resistance the variation in the resistance of which affects the generation of control pulses in the trigger circuit of a current regulator incorporated in the primary circuit of the soldering transformer and controlling the primary circuit by amplitude attenuation in such a way that this decreases in proportion to the increase in the light intensity of the lamp.
Patent FR-718656-A (FR)
IPC: H05G1/04
Filed: 1931-06-15
Granted: 1932-01-27
Abstract: 379,801. R÷ntgen-ray tubes. SIEMENS-REINIGER-VEIFA GES. FœR MEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK, 58, Mohrenstrasse, Berlin. June 30, 1931, No. 18885. Convention date, July 8, 1930. [Class 39 (i ). ] A closed holder affording protection against high potentials and radiation comprises two insulating sheaths 1, 2 (e.g. of porcelain) surrounding the tube 18 and united by an earthed metal sleeve 4 through which is led the inlet and outlet pipes of an anode cooling system. The sheaths 1, 2 have converging lead-in sockets 7, 8 strengthened by webs 9, for the earthed metal sheathed cables 13. The sheaths 1, 2 have metal sheathing connected to the metal centre 4 and the cables 13. For protection against radiation the metal sheathing may be of lead or lead salts may be included in the porcelain composition of the sheaths 1, 2. The cooling fluid enters through a connection 21 and an insulating tube 22, and may leave by a pipe surrounding these. If an insulating cooling medium is not used (e.g. oil or compressed air) the resistance along the fluid between the anode and the metal centre 4 must be high. For this purpose the pipe system includes inflow and outflow coils 23, 24.
Patent GB-2347381-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing a wood board section with a smooth surface undulation
Inventor: MACHELL WILLIAM
IPC: B27M1/00
Filed: 2000-01-05
Abstract: A method of producing a wood board section, eg an oak board section 2, having at least one surface which is to be exposed to view in premises in which it is installed. The method comprises the steps of planing the at least one surface so as to provide the surface with a smooth undulation 6, sanding the surface, and staining the surface. A planer blade (22, fig 2) may be used whose width is greater than or equal to the width of the board section to be planed, where the cutting edge of the blade (26, fig 2) is arcuate so as to provide the wood board surface with a corresponding but inverse arcuate profile. A panel for a floor or door may be manufactured from timber sections adjacently disposed and attached to one another by suitable means along their edges, eg tongue 18 and groove 20 formations, which are provided with undulations running in a direction substantially parallel to the edges by which the respective board sections are attached.
Patent GB-2359423-A (GB)
Title: Electric adapter with replaceable cover panel
Inventor: LEE CHIU-SHAN
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: An electric adapter having at least one socket has multiple sets of plug holes 112, 113 for receiving one of a set of electric plugs of different specifications, and a replaceable cover panel 2 having holes 21 corresponding to one set of plug holes. The cover panel can be chosen from a set (Fig 7) to be appropriate to the plug used. The adapter may also include connectors 114, 115 to allow a number of the adapters to be connected in series (see Fig 9B), held together by flanges 1151 and grooves 1141. The adapter may also comprise a second socket on the back, a switch 24, a fuseless circuit breaker (282, Fig 17) or additional connectors (Figs 14, 16). The cover panel may include a conductive pin (54, Fig 12) required for earthing German plugs.
Patent GB-2348210-A (GB)
Title: Electrodeposited alloy layer used as an overlay of a plain bearing
Inventor: RUMPF THOMAS
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 2000-03-14
Abstract: An electrodeposited alloy layer, in particular an overlay (2) of a plain bearing, comprising a layered alloy having at least one alloying element in addition to a base metal (3), in whose matrix containing the alloying element in a finely crystalline form inorganic particles with a diameter smaller than 2 žm are incorporated finely divided. To ensure the finely crystalline structure of the alloying element deposited in the alloy matrix, it is proposed that the inorganic particles used as nucleating agents with a diameter of 0.01 to 1 žm should have a crystal form at least substantially corresponding to the form of crystallization of the alloying element. The particles may be carbides, oxides, nitrides, borides or silicides, eg TiO<SB>2</SB>. The alloy may be PbSnCu, PbSnIn, SnZnCu, SnSbCu, AgSnCu, AgSbCu or CuPbBi.
Patent GB-2360413-A (GB)
Title: Wide angle parabolic imaging and image mapping apparatus
Inventor: FRIEND LEE SCOTT
IPC: H04N13/239
Filed: 2000-03-16
Abstract: Imaging apparatus comprising two imaging units 12, 12' for producing images of respective scenes, each imaging unit comprising a convex, substantially parabolic first reflector 16 reflecting an image from a scene on to a second reflector 18, the second reflector being arranged to reflect the image to an image sensor 14. The apparatus further comprises combining the images received by the image sensors to form a single continuous image of the two scenes (see figure 3(A)). This maps images from the respective detectors 14, 14' to a display (e.g. A 16:9 rectangular display) in a split-screen format. The apparatus has particular application to security monitering of large scenes.
Patent GB-2350995-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for growing and harvesting shellfish, particularly mussels
Inventor: MCLACHLAN JAMES
IPC: A01K61/54
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: A mussel cultivation means 1 particularly for use in mussel spat collection. A plurality of flexible linear support means 2 on which mussels can grow are joined at intervals by rigid spacing means 3, typically plastic overmouldings. The invention also provides a vessel (8,Figure3) for harvesting mussels and a mussel collection system comprising both a harvesting vessel and mussel cultivation means. The harvesting vessel (8) may have two hulls, the linear supports 1 being winched aboard between the hulls. The mussels are removed from the supports 1 by a machine which has teeth to engage the rigid spacers 3. The supports may have a mesh (13,figure5) portion 13 between the rigid spacers 3.
Patent GB-2345863-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for independently moving segments of a three-dimensional object and applications thereof
Inventor: KHOUDARY SALEH
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 1999-11-04
Abstract: Apparatus for enabling parts of the surface of a three-dimensional object (1) to be moved relative to each other. Applications include orientation of instruments on the surface of e.g. a satellite or a logic puzzle. Objects with eight external segments (1, 300, 500) are disclosed and it is shown how these can be adapted to form an object with thirty-two interchangeable segments (400). Some embodiments may also be adapted to form an object with twenty-six interchangeable segments (100, 200).
Patent GB-2352259-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic fracturing of earth formations
Inventor: ALMAGUER JAMES S
IPC: C09K8/62
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: Fracturing a subterranean formation 102 in communication with the surface through a wellbore 104 lined with casing 100 comprises determining the direction of maximum in situ stress within the formation, placing a perforating gun 108 in the wellbore, orienting the gun along a single vertical plane extending in the direction of maximum in situ stress, actuating the gun to perforate the casing, and performing a propped fracturing treatment by injecting a low viscosity viscoelastic surfactant-based fluid into the wellbore and allowing it to enter the formation through the perforations, thereby creating or extending a fracture. Several means for orienting the perforating equipment are described and various materials may be added to the fracturing fluid to stabilize the proppant or to avoid proppant flowback.
Patent GB-2359098-A (GB)
Title: Flexible modular beam
Inventor: MARTIN-LUNAS SOURDEAU ALEJANDR
IPC: E04C3/00
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: A flexible modular beam 1 comprises a plurality of hinged modules 2, each module having a compression bearing section and an attachment member 5 rigidly located at a distance from said compression bearing section for attachment to an elongate flexible element 4 of the beam such that the attachment member is prevented from moving longitudinally along said flexible member. During use the elongate flexible element bears the tensile forces in the beam and the compression sections bear the compressive forces in the beam. The flexible member may be a chain, cable or rope while the attachment members may be releasable clamps. When not in use the beam may be rolled up into a coil (Fig 3).
Patent GB-2367053-A (GB)
Title: A packaging container
Inventor: WONNACOTT ROGER JOSEPH
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: A packaging container for packaging an article or a group of articles of indefinite volume has a base (1) and lid (2), each made of stiff, yet foldable sheet material, and an internal cover (3) provided with tabs (45-48) along its opposite sides. The base has a bottom (10) for supporting the article(s) to be packaged, pair of opposed first side walls (15,16) each having engaging means (19a-c, 20a-c, 23a-c, 24a-c) at different heights and a pair of opposed second side walls (11,12). The cover (3) is positionable above the bottom of, and between the side walls of, the base (1) with the tabs (45-48) interengaging with selected ones of the engaging means for adjusting the separation of the cover (3) from the bottom (10) of the base in dependence on the depth of the article or group of articles to be packaged.
Patent GB-2368000-A (GB)
Title: Shelf mounted goods display device
Inventor: HARRIS NEIL JOHN
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 2000-10-12
Abstract: A display device 10 comprises a pair of spaced apart guide supporting members 12, adapted to be secured beneath a shelf (24, Fig 2), by an adjustable clamp 22. The clamp 22 has channel members 20,30 which locate and wrap around the respective front and rear edges of the shelf 24 (see Figs 4 and 5). A display tray 36 is removably supported between the guide supporting members 12, and is divided into three channels 54,56,58. Each channel 54,56,58 has a pusher paddle 62 mounted to a roll spring 61 for biasing articles for display 66 towards the front of the display tray.
Patent GB-2356420-A (GB)
Title: Domestic flood barrier
Inventor: BUCKLEY ARTHUR
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2000-10-16
Abstract: A flood barrier 10 for doors or windows consists of two rigid panels 12, 14 connected together by a hinge means 16. The hinge is sealed against water and the periphery of the panels is also provided with water tight sealing means. The panels may be formed from a single sheet of material, with a thinned strip acting as a hinge. They are opened out to form a planar barrier across the door, window or other aperture to be protected. Downwards pressure may be exerted on the base seal by levers attached to the barrier which cooperate with the edge of the aperture. A cover plate (40, figure 8) may be provided for the top of the barrier that directs rainwater to its outer side, away from the building being protected.
Patent GB-2370381-A (GB)
Title: A processor element array with switched matrix data buses
Inventor: CLAYDON ANTHONY PETER JOHN
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2000-12-19
Abstract: An array of processor elements 20 is intra-connected via a network of data buses 32, 36 and 42, 46 (30, 40 Fig 1) and switch matrices 55. The data buses are unidirectional (they contain MUXes within their paths) and run in cross matched pairs (left and right 36, 32; up and down 42 46). The buses intersect at switched matrices(constructed from 4:1 multiplexers) which allow for directing of data signals. Several types of processor elements are used such as ALU, MAC, memory, switch controller and interface elements (Fig 5). The array elements are data driven in that they execute an instruction as a result of receiving data. Each input port of the processing elements has an associated valid data signal line used to indicate when the input bus contains valid data. The processor elements enter a waiting state (sleep) when there is no valid data on their input data bus. The processor is suited to digital signal processing (DSP) applications and has power saving features useful when used in hand held devices.
Patent GB-2373738-A (GB)
Title: A cube puzzle
Inventor: MELLINGER LUCAS
IPC: A63F9/12
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: A puzzle comprises a cube made up from eight cuboids in which each of the three exposed faces of each cuboid combine with the exposed co-planar faces on the adjacent cuboids to present unified images on each of the six faces of the cube, or whose unified images combine to represent a single three dimensional image. Preferably the cube is of dimension (a+b), (c+d) and (e+f) where a+b = c+d = e+f. Optionally (a+b), (c+d) and (e+f) are selected from the set of (0.5,0.5), (2/3,1/3) and ((  !  5-1)/2,(3-  !  5)/2). The images may be single colours, numbers, one to 6 as arranged on a die, a pattern, stripes, pictures or words.
Patent GB-2374900-A (GB)
Title: Poppet valve spring mechanism eg for i.c. engine inlet and exhaust valves
Inventor: LANGHAM GRAHAM
IPC: F01L1/46
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: The primary elastic element of the spring mechanism is compressed gas; an auxiliary metal spring is provided eg in case of leaks or on starting. A piston 109 is slidably mounted on the valve stem 104 and is slidable in a cylinder 108 surrounding the valve stem 104. The piston 109 and cylinder 108 define a chamber 110. A valve spring 113 is located externally of the chamber 110 and acts between the upper surface 122 of the piston 109 and a seat member 123 which is secured to the valve stem 104. Under normal operation of the engine, shown in figs. 2 and 3, chamber 110 is pressurised via inlet 111 so that the piston 109 exerts force on the stem 104 via abutment surfaces 124 and 125 which remain in contact while the spring 113 remains compressed, thus avoiding the repeated extension and compression of the spring that occurs in conventional mechanisms. If gas pressure fails, the piston 109 is driven by spring 113 into the positions shown in figs.4, 5. In a modification, the spring 113 may act, when fully compressed (coil bound) in normal operation, as the force transmitting means between the piston and the valve stem.
Patent GB-2362000-A (GB)
Title: Characterising and controlling fermentation processes
Inventor: YOUNG GORDON CHALMERS MELLIS
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: A method of characterising a fermentation process comprising the steps of:- <SL> <LI>i) taking a series of samples from a fermentation broth at pre-determined times; <LI>ii) measuring the zeta potential or electrophoretic mobility of cells present in each sample, or the velocity or displacement of said cells in an electric field; <LI>iii) logging the measurements obtained in step (ii) against time whereby a profile of the fermentation process is produced. The fermentation process is characterised in terms of the measured parameter from the profile of changes which occur at certain periods such as 0-4 hours or 20-30 hours from initiation. The sampling frequency may be increased during these periods. The method may be used for controlling a fermentation process. </SL>
Patent GB-2375162-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle brake lamps indicating the magnitude of braking
Inventor: JAMES MARK JOHN
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 2001-05-05
Abstract: Vehicle brake light safety system comprising a series of lights including a large outer brake light and further lights decreasing in size towards the centre of the display that light up in sequence from the outer edge inwards with increased application of pressure to the brake pedal.
Patent GB-2368014-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition containing citalopram
Inventor: HOLM PER
IPC: C07D307/87
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A solid unit dosage form comprising citalopram, which is prepared by direct compression of a mixture of citalopram base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, or by filling of said mixture in a hard gelatine capsule. Large crystals of a pharmaceutical acceptable salt of citalopram and method for the manufacture of said large crystals.
Patent GB-2363542-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a programmable implantable hearing aid
Inventor: ADAMS THEODORE P
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: The invention discloses a programmable implantable hearing aid including built-in electronics being in wireless communications with a hand-held programmer. The programmer transmits digital code signals of the type including RF, infrared and ultrasonic, based on selected parameter settings. A receiver accepts the signal for transmission to an input transducer in the middle ear. The input transducer collects the middle ear's response to the signals and transmits it to a circuit in the implanted hearing aid. The circuit searches for specific programming patterns and decodes the signals to effectuate the desired adjustment in the hearing aid. The conditioned signals are then transferred to an output transducer to operate the device at the adjusted signal level and condition. The invention enable both a patient and doctor to make unlimited number of adjustments in the implanted hearing aid without invasive surgery.
Patent GB-2379804-A (GB)
Title: Wheel generator for skateboards
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2001-09-15
Abstract: A generator 3 is disclosed, suitable for bicycles, tricycles, scooters, skateboards and similar recreational vehicles 1 intended for fun or convenience on short-distance travel. The generator 3 comprises a ring magnet 2 and a coil 31, and can provide power for a number of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 14 arranged according to any design. The magnet 2 is mounted on a shaft 111 of a wheel 11 of the skateboard 1. When the wheel rotates, the magnet induces a voltage in a coil 31; current passes through wires 311 and 312 to connections 141 and 142 for the LEDs.
Patent GB-2384186-A (GB)
Title: Electric body brush and massager
Inventor: ROBSON KERIS LORRAINE
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: An electric body brush and massager including a motor with brush and massage attachments. Preferably the brush and massage attachments are attached to the bearing at the base enabling them to rotate either clockwise or anti-clockwise. The massage attachment may be made from rubber, plastic or wood.
Patent GB-2374570-A (GB)
Title: Printing on labels attached to a backing or an image on a specified area of a form using a scanning optical sensor to detect a sheet or form characteristic
Inventor: CURRANS KEVIN G
IPC: G06K15/02
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: A method of printing images on a sheet of labels 102 attached to a backing 104 is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: determining (168,Fig.6) a size of each label 106 on the backing; determining (170) a location of each label on the backing; scanning (172) with an optical sensor (94,Fig.2) to determine which labels are available for printing; and printing (174) an image on at least one available label based on a predetermined size of the label to prevent printing of the image on the backing. The size and location of each label may be determined by scanning a characteristic 142 (e.g. code or identity mark) of the backing. An envelope (154,Fig.5) may also be printed using the method. The method may be adapted to print on a predetermined area of a form (180,Fig.7) by scanning and sensing an identification mark (184) on the form and printing in the predetermined area accordingly.
Patent GB-2376708-A (GB)
Title: Awning cover
Inventor: RAWSON ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: E04F10/00
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: An awning cover comprises a top board <B>2</B> formed of a plastics material and an attachment means <B>5</B>. The awning cover is mounted above the awning on the structure to which the awning is mounted. The attachment means may be an adaptor having a slot which receives an edge of the top board. End cheeks may be fitted to the ends of the top board, the end cheeks may be fixed to the structure to which the awning is mounted.
Patent GB-2389408-A (GB)
Title: Clip on attachment to extend vehicle control pedal height
Inventor: MCGOWAN BRIAN
IPC: G05G1/00
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A control pedal attachment to extend the pedal height is moulded in rubber or plastic can be fitted over a vehicle accelerator, clutch or brake pedal (once the original cover has been removed) by stretching or clipping over the pedal and gripping it in the same manner as the original. The control pedal attachment can be angled at approx 20 degrees so that it is not too far above a floor (fig 5) and have a moulded tread. Different heights from 10mm thick, and forms to suit each vehicle model could be made. Thus a spare part can be provided to enable people of small stature to fully depress foot pedals.
Patent GB-2381291-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with concealed fasteners
Inventor: SHENTON NIGEL PHILIP
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A hinge 10 comprises a frame fixture 12 for attaching to a frame 18 and a sash fixture 14 for attaching to a wing 20, wherein the sash fixture 14 comprises a sash plate 22 which is fastened to the wing 20, a sash member 24 which is removably mounted on the sash plate 22 and which is pivotally connected to the frame fixture 12, and a cover 26 which is removably attached to the sash member 24 and which substantially covers the sash member 24 and the sash plate 22 from view. The sash member 24 may be slidably mounted to the sash plate 22 so as to provide adjustment of the hinge 10 relative to the wing 20. Adjustment may be carried out by rotating a threaded member 60, which is provided on the sash member 24 and which engages the sash plate 2. The cover 26 may be screwed to the sash member 24, the screw 70 only being accessible from the rear of the sash 20. The cover 26 provides the hinge 10 with increased security.
Patent GB-2394880-A (GB)
Title: Trimmer
Inventor: SMITH IAN ZETTERSTROM
IPC: A01D34/416
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: A trimmer comprises a cutting head 1 housing a cutter 5, and an elongate shaft 2 for supporting the cutting head. The cutting head 1 is connected to the shaft 2 by connection means 3 permitting the cutting head 1 to be positioned with the cutter 5 either substantially horizontal (figure 4) or substantially vertical. The connection means 3 is such that, when the cutter 5 is substantially vertical, the longitudinal axis of the shaft 2 is parallel to the plane of rotation of the cutter.
Patent GB-2393769-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling having a leak-proof flange for pipes having different outside diameters
Inventor: ALVES MANUEL JOSE PIRES
IPC: F16L25/14
Filed: 2003-01-21
Abstract: A leak-proof flange comprises an internal annular body 1 comprising, in elastic material, lipped internal thickenings 8a,8b, having internal diameters directly related with the outside diameter of the pipes 6,7 to be connected on which they will be coupled allowing an immediate fastening and tightness when connecting the two pipes 6,7 having a different outside diameter, remaining located on the end faces of the said internal annular body 1, retaining metal rings and anchorage 3, provided on its internal edges of a continuous series of fold 4 in sharp vertex 5, which are strongly supported on the external smooth face of the ends of the pipes 6,7 to be connected, being completed with an external metallic cylindric casing 2 provided with the suitable fastening and tightening elements for the whole of the assembly.