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Patent GB-2238794-A (GB)
Title: High-niobium titanium aluminide alloys
Inventor: HUANG SHYH-CHIN
IPC: C22C14/00
Filed: 1990-11-07
Abstract: A TiAl composition is prepared by ingot metallurgy to have higher strength and to have moderately reduced or improved ductility by altering the atomic ratio of the titanium and aluminum to have what has been found to be a highly desirable effective aluminum concentration and by addition of niobium according to the approximate atomic formula Ti48-37Al46-49Nb6-14.
Patent GB-2245526-A (GB)
Title: Anti-copying composite film
Inventor: NAKASHIMA SHIN
IPC: G03C5/08
Filed: 1990-11-22
Abstract: An anti-copying composite film comprising a substratum of paper or synthetic resin film, a metallic foil formed on the surface of said substratum and a colored transparent synthetic resin coating layer applied to the surface of said metallic foil, said film being characterized in that the color of the coating layer is selected in Munsell color system so that the value may be 9 or less than 9 regardless of the hue, while the chroma is selected so that an index calculated in a formula on the base of the difference of the value and the difference of chroma with respect to those of black may be 20 or more.
Patent GB-2251916-A (GB)
Title: Outlet valves for processing vessels
Inventor: OLDFIELD KEITH S
IPC: F16K51/00
Filed: 1991-01-15
Abstract: An outlet valve (1) for a processing vessel (2) having an outlet aperture (3) comprises a valve body (7) defining a valve chamber (26) having an inlet for communicating with the outlet aperture of the vessel and an outlet for connection to an outlet pipe (9). A valve plug (12) is movable by a handwheel (20) in the valve chamber between a closed position in which the outlet aperture of the vessel is closed and an open position in which the outlet aperture is open and communicates with the outlet of the valve through the valve chamber. The valve body (7) defines a flushing chamber (26) around the valve plug and is provided with an inlet passage (11) for passing cleaning or sterilising fluid through the flushing chamber and out of the outlet of the valve chamber so as to clean the outside surface of the valve plug. Seals (15, 16, 17) are provided between the valve body and the valve plug, and the annular space defined by the seals can be flushed using passage (18). In an embodiment where the plug is pneumatically actuated, the passage (18) also allows any leakage of air into the space (19) to be detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245987-A (GB)
Title: Connecting optical fibres
Inventor: PURSER ANDREW
IPC: G02B6/25
Filed: 1991-05-17
Abstract: This describes a method of connecting a specific length of optical elements (5) to one end of an optical fibre (1). An optical fibre (1) is mounted in a jig (2) so that one end of the fibre is a predetermined distance from a reference surface (21) on the jig. The optical element (5) is then spliced to the fibre. The reference surface (21) on the jig (2) is then offset a specific distance(s). After splicing the optical element (5) is cleaved leaving an optical fibre (1) with a length of optical element (5) attached, the length of which is equal to the offset of the reference surface (21) on the jig (2). The optical elements are e.g. a ribbon of GRIN fibres, and the offset can be produced by a spacer (9) of thickness (S). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to anti-slip tread
Inventor: WHITELAW WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 1992-06-30
Abstract: A composition for an anti-slip tread comprises an epoxy resin, a blocked polyurethane and an inert aggregate. An anti-slip device is produced by arranging pieces of a first anti-slip material in a mould, pouring a second anti-slip material around spaces between the first anti-slip material and removing excess second material.
Patent GB-2259803-A (GB)
Title: Multi-beam tracking system
Inventor: WILLIAMS EDWARD WATKIN
IPC: G11B7/135
Filed: 1992-08-20
Abstract: Apparatus for scanning and optically reading data from a moving medium having digital data encoded thereon in a spiral track comprising: means 121 arranged to generate a plurality of first light beams and to generate a plurality of second light beams 121a, 121b; a servo operated focusing means 124a, 124b; arranged to focus a selected ones of the plurality of the first beams onto and to traverse them along respective first line portions across a respective one of a first plurality of parts of the track of data on the medium and to focus selected ones of the plurality of second beams onto and to traverse them along respective second line portions across a respective one of a second plurality of parts of the track of data on the medium; said first line portions being spaced along a first line lying generally radially across the medium; and said second line portions being spaced along a second line which is adjacent the first line, and being interspaced with said first line portions; means 123 for directing the elected first or second beam into a photodetector array 131 after being modulated by the associated data track, the photodetector array including means to derive from the beam a data output signal and control signals to cause the focusing means to so focus and track the beam on the medium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259798-A (GB)
Title: Recognizing handwritten characters
Inventor: NAKAJIMA YUH
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 1992-09-03
Abstract: An image to be recognised in scanned line sequentially to produce pixel data, runlength data for each line is extracted and the runlength data for every two adjacent lines is compared to extract characteristic line pairs wherein the runlength data indicates a topological change of the image. The image is represented by a succession of the characteristic line pairs, those line pairs wherein no topological change of the image is detected being omitted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272241-A (GB)
Title: Door arrangements
Inventor: MANSLEY DAVID LESLIE
IPC: E06B3/80
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: A pair of doors 10 and 11 can be wound onto respective rollers 13 and 14 in order to open the doors. Each door is suspended by a support 12 at the free end. If the support is hit by a fork lift truck then the door can pivot through a limited amount without damage. During that pivotal movement plates 25 bear against the underside of an annular collar 27 to cause the collar to slide up by the boss 23 against the action of a spring 28. If the impact is significant to tend to cause pivoting more than the predetermined amount then the collar 27 which slides upwardly abuts a shoulder 30 on the boss to cause a significant stress to be induced on the pivot pins 24 which then fracture about weakened portions 31. After fracture of the pivot pins 24 cables 32 suspend the support 12 and the door is opened automatically. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263021-A (GB)
Title: Filled insulated boxes for electrical parts
Inventor: FRAMPTON MICHAEL FRANK
IPC: H02G15/00
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: An electrical part shown as a cable joint is positioned in a box spaced from the wall thereof and the box is at least partially filled with an insulating filling to cover the electrical part. The insulating filling comprises a flexible resin, such as a polybutadiene, filled with particulate resilient material, such as particulate rubber. In an embodiment, the joint 13 is supported by cradles 32 within the box 24. A lid 30 allows the filling composition to be poured in to cover the joint to the line 36. The lower portion 26 of the box and sleeve 14 are filled with foam prior to pouring the composition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266494-A (GB)
Title: Device for regulating the supply of damping solution in an offset printing press.
Inventor: JESCHKE WILLI
IPC: B41F33/10
Filed: 1993-04-28
Abstract: A device for regulating the supply of damping solution in an offset printing press, during the setting-up phase, wherein a selected region of the printing plate 2 is supplied 7 with a defined quantity of energy in order to remove a quantity of damping solution therefrom. Subsequently, the scumming in the selected region is determined 16 and is compared with a specified value for the scumming, said specified value being matched to the respective supply of energy. If there is a deviation between the measured scumming and the specified scumming, the supply of damping solution is adjusted. The energy source 7 may be a laser, microwave transmitter, heat or compressed air. The selected region of the plate 2 may be the non-printing ie. oleophobic, area. The scumming may be determined on the plate cylinder 1, printed sheet or on the rubber-blanket cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276524-A (GB)
Title: Egg products
Inventor: GOLDSTEIN ARTHUR L
IPC: A23L15/00
Filed: 1994-03-29
Abstract: Egg products, suitable for reassembly into low-cholesterol uncooked eggs, from which such egg dishes as fried egg can be prepared, are based on processed egg yolk surrounded by a thin edible membrane formed outside the organism of the bird. The processed egg yolks may be in a frozen state. The processed yolk product may be encased in a body of egg albumen or egg white.
Patent GB-2290316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in foundation construction
Inventor: VAN DE PEER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E02D27/08
Filed: 1994-06-10
Abstract: A building foundation includes a plurality of foundation elements (3), spaced apart from one another to form a plurality of elongate channels (4) therebetween. A plurality of base reinforcing supports (10) for base reinforcement are provided within the channels (4) between the foundation elements (3). Upper supports (15) are supported on upper side edge surfaces of the foundation elements (3) so as to extend within upper areas of the channels (4) to allow for support of upper reinforcement above the base reinforcement and extending between spaced apart foundation elements (3). Concrete is poured over said foundation elements (3), said base spacers (10) said upper supports (15) and said reinforcement within a predetermined area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281099-A (GB)
Title: Self-closing door hinge
Inventor: YAIR JOHN DAVID
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 1994-08-19
Abstract: A self-closing door hinge comprises two co-axial cam elements 14, 16 urged together by a spring. Each element 14, 16 has two cam edges (46, 50 and 52, 54 Fig. 2) which are diametrically related and axially spaced with dwell portions (48, 54 Fig. 2) between them. One part 16 is angularly fast with a spindle 16 connected to an arm 22. As the arm is turned cam element 16 will axially displace the other cam element 14. After the door is turned through about 90 DEG  the dwell portions are reached. In this position the spring will not act to return the door to the closed position. Further angular movement of the door will result in further axial displacement of the other cam element 14 causing the spring to again act to close the door. At the dwell position there may be a slight return axial movement of the other cam element 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282075-A (GB)
Title: Tennis training apparatus
Inventor: MCNEILL ALASTAIR JOHN LACHLAN
IPC: A63B69/38
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: Tennis training apparatus is disclosed which comprises a support structure 100 from which a tennis ball 110 is suspended by rope 180. The tennis ball 110 is releasably connected to the rope 180 by means of a touch-and-lose fastener connection and the length of the rope 180 is adjustable so that the ball 110 is at a height H above the ground which corresponds to a height at which a user, when serving, is at maximum extension, thus enabling the user to train for a proper service shot. The apparatus may be foldable and several modifications are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283998-A (GB)
Title: An office building construction
Inventor: POWER MICHAEL
IPC: E04H1/06
Filed: 1994-10-26
Abstract: An office building construction (10) comprises a floor area (9) defined by front and rear and left and right side walls (11, 12, 13, 14). A portion (15, 16) of at least one of said walls is corrugated to define at least one bay within said floor area, at least one of said bays comprising a respective workstation module (W). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282123-A (GB)
Title: Gripping mechanism for handling a waste container
Inventor: MARZANO ALEC KENRIC
IPC: B65F3/04
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: A gripping mechanism for handling a waste container (8) comprises a support frame (15, Fig. 4); upwardly directed engagement means (18) carried by the support frame (15) and adapted to engage a recess of the container (8); means (1a) also carried by the support frame (15) to displace the engagement means (18) upwardly into an engagement position; abutment means (32) mounted on the support frame (15); and means (19, 19B, 22A, 19A, 22, 20, 21) to displace the engagement means (18) and/or engaged container beneath the abutment means (32) into a trapping position. Once a stop crank (21) hits a find stop (20) further movement of a link arm (22a), by cylinder (19) extension, causes the engagement means (18) to lift the container into a trapping position with abutment (32). Preferably the engagement means comprise teeth (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284709-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing semiconductor devices using angled ion implantation process
Inventor: ICHIKAWA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: H01L21/265
Filed: 1994-12-01
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, such as a MOS transistor or a MIS transistor, whose substrate current or gate current is controlled to a reduced value. The drain region of the transistor is composed of a low density drain region and high density drain region. The low density drain region (107) is formed by plural ion implantation operations (120, 121) from an oblique direction to the surface of the semiconductor substrate. The implantation angle is varied for each successive angled implantation operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292950-A (GB)
Title: Copper base alloy
Inventor: TACHIBANA MASANOBU
IPC: C22C9/01
Filed: 1994-12-29
Abstract: The copper alloy comprises 7-9% Al, 2-4% Ni, 2-3% Fe, 0.1-3% Mn, 0.001-0.01% Ti, 0.01-1% Au, 0.1-1% Ag and further any one or both of 0.003-1% Co and 0.001-0.1% B and balance Cu and is shaped by cold or hot working. The alloy may be used in a seal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296763-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to smoke detectors
Inventor: FORD ANDREW
IPC: G08B17/107
Filed: 1995-01-04
Abstract: A smoke detector 1, is formed of two or more units; the first unit 3 has a sub unit 13, 15 and a base 4 latched together; the first unit is adapted to be permanently fixed to a surface such as a ceiling; the first unit contains electronic control circuitry 7 to process a signal from one or more sensors 57 in the detector: a second unit 5 which has a smoke chamber 17 is detachable from the first unit so that the smoke chamber and or any other parts affected by smoke can be detached from the fixed parts including the electronic circuitry for cleaning or replacement with clean parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298018-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric vibration-damping bushing with hydraulic damping
Inventor: SCIORTINO GIACOMO
IPC: F16F13/14
Filed: 1995-02-18
Abstract: The bushing (10) comprises an inner sleeve (12); an outer sleeve substantially coaxial with the inner sleeve; a block (16) of resilient material retained between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, and shaped to define two associated pairs working chambers (18,20;18'20') that are filled with hydraulic fluid a first channel (22) interconnects one pair of associated chambers (18,20) for fluid flow therebetween; and a second channel (22') interconnects the other pair of associated chambers (18',20') for fluid flow therebetween. Improved isolation to vibrations over 360 degrees is thus provided.
Patent GB-2291723-A (GB)
Title: Message indicating
Inventor: MATSUMOTO MARIKO
IPC: G09F23/16
Filed: 1995-07-25
Abstract: An LCD is integrated with the cover glass of a wrist watch which indicates the time data with a dial plate and hands, and a radio paging message is displayed on the cover glass by controlling this LCD. In this message display, the parts of the characters indicating the message are made transparent and the remaining parts intercept light, or vice versa, or the hour numerals can be taken over by the message. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293880-A (GB)
Title: Oscillator unit
Inventor: IGUCHI YUTAKA
IPC: G01C19/5691
Filed: 1995-10-04
Abstract: An electrical circuit is provided for reliably starting the oscillation of an oscillator 10 comprising a cylindrical piezoelectric body 2 on which an exciting electrode 5, a feedback electrode 4 and an electrode 6 for detecting an angular rate of the oscillator 10 are mounted. The electrical circuit includes an exclusive OR gate 27 for detecting a phase difference between an exciting voltage DV1 and a voltage FB3 developed at the feedback electrode 4, a circuit 30 for integrating an output voltage from the gate 27 and a band pass filter 29 having its resonant frequency shifted in proportion to a voltage CON 2 from the integrating circuit 30. The band pass filter 29 is effective to provide automatic adjustment of a phase difference of a voltage DV1, which is actually fed back to the exciting electrode 5, with respect to a voltage FB3 developed at the feedback electrode 4. In this manner, if the natural frequency of the oscillator 10 is offset from a reference value, it is assured that a phase difference around the loop between the exciting voltage DV1 and the voltage which is actually fed back to the exciting electrode 5 be equal to 360 DEG . The electrical circuit also includes an oscillation starting circuit 28 which increases the gain of a positive feedback loop including the filter 29 for a given time interval immediately after the turn-on of the power. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306499-A (GB)
Title: Hard surface cleaning compositions
Inventor: CRISANTI MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: C11D3/02
Filed: 1995-10-25
Abstract: Hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide good removal of soap scum stains, and further feature low levels of irritability to the user comprise  0.1 - 10% by weight of an acid sequestrant constituent; such as citric acid 0.1 - 10% by weight of a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic solvents; including glycol ethers 1 - 8% by weight of a surfactant eg. an anionic surfactant and/or hydrotrope constituent; 0 - 20% by weight of one or more optional constituents; the balance to 100% by weight, water wherein the aqueous hard surface cleaning composition exhibits a pH of 7.0 or less, especially a pH of 5.0 and less. Although acidic, the improved hard surface cleaning compositions feature low irritability to the eyes and skin of consumers. Processes for the production of the compositions, as well as methods for their use are also described.
Patent GB-2294926-A (GB)
Title: Structural material from waste
Inventor: THOMAS PETER
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 1995-11-13
Abstract: A structural material comprises industrial or domestic waste bonded with an adhesive. Structural materials of different characters can be produced by varying the particle size of the waste and by varying the relative portions of adhesive and waste, which may include plastics, rubber, paper and/or glass.
Patent GB-2307848-A (GB)
Title: A suction cleaner with an auxiliary cleaner
Inventor: DOWNHAM DAVID
IPC: A47L5/36
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: A suction cleaner including an auxiliary cleaner 2 releasably secured to a primary cleaner 1, the primary cleaner having a fan 11 for drawing in air and dust via an air channel 6, 7, 9 upstream of the fan, the auxiliary cleaner having a dust collection chamber 20 in communication with said air channel when the two cleaners are secured together, whereby the dust from the dust collection chamber of the auxiliary cleaner may be drawn into the primary cleaner for collection. The auxiliary cleaner may include a valve 23 to retain dust within the chamber 20, said valve being opened by a spigot (26 fig 3) on the primary cleaner when the two cleaners are attached. The handle 13 of the auxiliary cleaner may form the handle of the primary cleaner when the two cleaners are attached. The auxiliary cleaner may include a fan and motor unit 22. The auxiliary cleaner may be a hand held cleaner, while the primary device may be an upright cleaner or a cylinder cleaner.
Patent GB-2296701-A (GB)
Title: Titling Apparatus
Inventor: WALKER ALAN HAROLD
IPC: B65G65/23
Filed: 1995-12-13
Abstract: A support frame 11 for a beer barrel or like container is pivotally secured to a base 1, and a spring 24 acts between the base and the support frameto tiltthe barrel as it is drained. In order to assist loading of the barrel a transverse loading member 28 is pivotally mounted at the front end of the support frame. The loading member has forwardly projecting loading hooks 38 and a rearwardly projecting support finger 41 for contact with the underside of the barrel when loaded on the support frame by tilting the container rearwardly. The finger 41 provides an intermediate support for the container and wheels 26, 27 form a back support. Preferably the frame has a castor 8 to enable it to be moved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299803-A (GB)
Title: Guiding sheets in printing machine
Inventor: BUCHER HARALD
IPC: B41F25/00
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: A sheet 2, held by grippers (not shown) on a transfer drum 1, is urged against the drum surface by air flow from outlets 10, which are located where a guide surface formed by guide 5 and airbox 6 most closely approaches the drum surface. The tendency for the trailing end 4 of a stiff sheet 2 to rise from the drum is countered. Measurements, eg of sheet registry or print colour fluctuations, are taken by devices 14 adjacent or slightly downstream of the outlets 10.
Patent GB-2299997-A (GB)
Title: Polymerising cyclic polyfluoroalkylsiloxane
Inventor: EVANS ROBERT EDWIN
IPC: C08G77/22
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: A method is provided for making a polyfluoroalkylsiloxane fluid in the form of a homopolymer, copolymer, or terpolymer, by polymerizing a cyclic polyfluoroalkylsiloxane in the presence of a mixture containing an effective amount of water and a strong add catalyst, such as trifluoromethanesulfonic acid. The cyclic compound is preferably trifluoropropylmethyl siloxane trimer or nonafluorohexylmethylsiloxane trimer.
Patent GB-2313939-A (GB)
Title: Word processing
Inventor: RAGUSEO DOMENICO
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: For inputting text in a word processing system, a set of words is assigned to predetermined specific keys for later quick input. The set of words is dynamically changed during the input of the text, taking into account variable parameters such as the frequency of the words within the text and the difficulty of typing of the words.
Patent GB-2314734-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Channels
Inventor: WHINNETT NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04W36/30
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring channels enables handoff in a communication system. Preferably, a terminal of a wireless communication device receives and monitors (402) the quality of a dominant signal for a portion of a frame in a communication system. The terminal then compares the quality of the signal to one or more thresholds (404, 410). Depending upon the result of the comparison, the terminal decides whether to scan the current channel (414) or to scan another channel (408)tduring the remainder of the frame. If the terminal scans another channel, the terminal uses an error correction technique (406) to cover the data lost during the scanning. The method and apparatus finds particular application in continuous transmission communication systems such as CDMA systems, and can be used to enable handoff.