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Patent GB-2252614-A (GB)
Title: An enclosed boiler
Inventor: GRANT STEPHEN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F24H1/28
Filed: 1991-02-20
Abstract: An enclosed boiler 1 comprises a base 2, top 3, main rear tank 4, main front tank 5 and a pair of main side tanks (6, 7) which define an enclosure through which flame and hot gases are led from a burner 12 to an outlet 15 for discharge to an exhaust flue 16. A top cover 26 is removed for cleaning and maintenance access. An additional tank 40, a removable longitudinally extending baffle plate 45 and removable transverse bridging plates 41, 42 define a successively rising and falling passageway 30, 31. 32 for the gases. In a final rising leg 32 longitudinally spaced-apart secondary baffle plates (56, 57, 58) direct the gases successively forwardly and rearwardly. The baffle plates (56, 57, 58) are attached to and removable with the longitudinal baffle plate 45. The boiler is thermally efficient yet easy to clean. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245105-A (GB)
Title: Testing arrangement for an electrical assembly
Inventor: STEPHENS DAVID VICTOR
IPC: G01R31/3167
Filed: 1991-03-27
Abstract: An electrical assembly 1 including a digital logic circuit 10, an analogue processing circuit 11 and an analogue power circuit 12 is connected to test equipment 2. Test data from the equipment 2 is supplied to the circuits 10 to 12 via a shift register 20 divided into three serial portions 21, 22 and 23. One portion 21 is connected between the digital circuit 10 and the processing circuit 11, another portion 22 is connected betwen the processing circuit 11 and the power circuit 12, the final portion 23 being connected at the output of the power circuit 12. The portions 21 and 22 can isolate the circuits from each other and supply test data to the circuit under test. The test data output from the circuit is clocked along the register 20 to its output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254955-A (GB)
Title: Spent nuclear fuel reprocessing process.
Inventor: IWAMOTO FUMIO
IPC: G21F9/06
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: Nitrogen oxides used for desorbing iodine and oxidizing plutonium in a process for spent nuclear fuel reprocessing are prepared by electrolysis of nitric acid. Waste nitric acid recovered from the main reprocessing system is reused as the feed for the nitrogen oxides preparation. It is not necessary to supply nitric acid and sodium nitrite for preparing the nitrogen oxides from outside of the system, and the quantity of the liquid waste to be treated is reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255176-A (GB)
Title: Inspection technique.
Inventor: MAUGER ROY ALAN
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 1991-04-24
Abstract: A tubular structure (12) is inspected in a field of gamma radiation to detect concealed springs (18) by scanning a sensor (20, 22) over the structure to measure the gamma flux which will vary in the presence of a spring. The sensor is simultaneously oscillated so that if such a spring is present, the sensor crosses over it repeatedly, and output signals from the sensor 20 are analysed to detect an alternating signal component of frequency correlated with that of the oscillation, indicating the presence of the spring. The sensor (20) is surrounded by shielding (22) in which is an aperture (24), and the shielding (22) is rotated while being scanned along the bore. The use of other forms of radiation, e.g. infra-red, visible light, ultrasound, electromagnetic etc, is also envisaged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245175-A (GB)
Title: Prosthetic knee joint device.
Inventor: GOODFELLOW JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 1991-06-12
Abstract: In or for a prosthetic knee joint device involving a femoral component having a convexly curved articulation surface, a tibial component (10) having a relatively flattened articulation surface (14), and a meniscal component (20) having two articulation surfaces (21, 22) in back-to-back disposition and respectively substantially complementary to, and for mutual engagement with, the femoral and tibial component articulation surfaces: an assembly of tibial and meniscal components including means (30) separably connectable with the tibial component at least partially to bridge the meniscal component to retain their mutual articulatory engagement.
Patent GB-2257198-A (GB)
Title: Hinged structures.
Inventor: WASS GEOFFREY LEIGHTON
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1991-07-01
Abstract: A hinge 14 comprises two struts 17 around which pass the two loops of a figure-of-8 of webbing material 20, the ends of the webbing material being secured to each other and/or to a strut 17 by fixing means 19. A number of panels 11, 12 are secured together by such hinges to form a large structure such as a children's playhouse which can be folded flat when not in use. A separate roof 40 also comprising similarly-hinged panels may be provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262449-A (GB)
Title: Low oxygen content gas for pest control in grain and bulk foodstuffs
Inventor: PEACH ALAN
IPC: A23B9/20
Filed: 1991-11-23
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for producing a low-oxygen content gas for pest control in foodstuffs, a fuel is burned in a burner (12) to produce a low-oxygen content exhaust gas which contains water vapour. The exhaust gas is passed over a cooling part (24) of a refrigeration system (20) to liquefy the water vapour content of the exhaust gas. The refrigeration system (20) preferably comprises an absorption chiller and is driven by heat generated during formation of the combustion products, thereby improving the efficiency of the system. The low oxygen content gas renders pests inactive by oxygen starvation and/or asphyxiation. The reduction of the water content of the exhaust gas prevents subsequent condensation and damage to the foodstuff. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251852-A (GB)
Title: Paper dispensers
Inventor: HAYWARD KEITH
IPC: B65D83/08
Filed: 1992-01-17
Abstract: A dispenser for a fan-folded pad (2) has a tray-like base (1) and a cover (3) which fits within the upstanding rim of the base (1). The cover (3) has a slot (8) through which the paper is extracted and carries weights (11), conveniently in the form of rollers parallel to the slot (8), which rest on the pad (2) near the opposite edges containing the fold lines. The bulk of the pad (2) is retained on the base (1) by these weights (11) while the leading end can be pulled out between them and through the slot (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254793-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for holding beverages.
Inventor: RYAN MAXIM JAMES
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1992-04-21
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for holding beverage containers (28) such as bottles or cans and supporting such containers (28) on an inclined golf bag (24) comprises a cylindrical holder (11) for receiving the container (28) and a pair of jaws (19, 22) which are inclined to the holder (11) and engage over the upper edge (26) of the golf bag (24) so as to support the holder (11) in an upright attitude. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263247-A (GB)
Title: Improved joints
Inventor: LINZELL GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 1993-01-11
Abstract: A method of securing against lateral motion two bodies 20, 22 held in face-to-face asperity contact, thereby to make a join between the two bodies, involves lateral relative motion of the two surfaces to promote "galling" between them, this galling binding the surfaces against further such motion and while and/or after a galled joint is formed, an electric current be passed across the joint. If the current is provided during joint formation then the supplied external mechanical energy is supplemented by the electric current energy so as selectively to heat and soften the touching asperities, enabling them to deform and flatten more rapidly to bring other smaller asperities nearby into contact and thus increase the number of gall sites. If the current is provided after joint formation, then it is believed that it results in the stimulation and/or acceleration of the formation of diffusion bonds across the opposed faces of the joint. A gall promoting substance may be inserted between the joint faces during joint formation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264023-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet recording apparatus of a continuous jet type.
Inventor: MUTOH MASAYUKI
IPC: B41J2/205
Filed: 1993-01-28
Abstract: A continuous ink jet recording apparatus which can record an image with a density appropriate to the recording media RM includes a vibrating element driver, CD, which drives a piezoelectric vibrating element 3 in response to a disintegrating frequency signal from an oscillator OSG to disintegrate a jet of ink from a nozzle 1. A multiplier MP multiplies picture element data of a line buffer LB by a density coefficient m, and a pulse width modulator PWM converts the picture element data from the multiplier MP into a charging controlling signal of the pulse width which increases in proportion to the number of ink drops per picture element. The disintegrating frequency signal is divided by a gradation number n and a density coefficient m to obtain a picture element recording frequency signal, which controls the maximum number of ink drops per a picture element and correspondingly the speed of rotation of the drum DR. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274887-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connectors
Inventor: MELLON PAUL HUGH
IPC: F16L37/04
Filed: 1993-02-06
Abstract: The invention concerns connectors for use with cooling assemblies. Connectors in accordance with the present invention comprise an elongate tubular portion (1) and a gripping member (2). The tubular portion (1) of the connector is specially adapted so as to be insertable into pipes forming part of the cooling assembly, whilst the gripping member (2) serves to retain the connector in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265276-A (GB)
Title: Television synchronizing signal generator
Inventor: PARK HYUN JUNG
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1993-02-26
Abstract: A synchronising signal generator for a transcoder for converting an input television signal of one standard, e.g. NTSC, into one according to a second standard from a plurality of options, e.g. PAL, SECAM, comprises a selector (10) to select the appropriate one from a plurality of subcarrier frequency signals under the control of a broadcast system selector for application to a synchronizing signal generator (20) which outputs horizontal sync pulses (51, 52), vertical sync pulses (53) and equalizing pulses (54). The equalizing pulses are counted by a counter (30) to produce window signals, which are applied to multiplexers (40, 50) for combining the horizontal sync pulses, the vertical sync pulses and the equalizing pulses to produce a television synchronizing signal (815). A comparing circuit (110) compares the odd/even frame status of the output television synchronizing signal (815) with that of an input television signal to be transcoded and controls a multiplexer (120) to selectively apply even or odd frame horizontal synchronizing pulses, as appropriate to the multiplexer (50). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275702-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable post support
Inventor: POWELL WILLIAM
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: An adjustable post support comprises a sleeve 5 forming a post engaging portion which is adjustably attached to a ground-engaging portion (shown in Fig. 2) in such a way as to allow vertical orientation of the post. Arms 8 are pivotally mounted on the ground-engaging portion and are guided in an arc by curved elements 9 fixed to the ground-engaging portion, the arms being bolted to the sleeve 5, one on each side thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294039-A (GB)
Title: Energetic binder and thermoplastic elastomer-based low vulnerability ammunition gun propellants with improved mechanical properties
Inventor: WILLER RODNEY L
IPC: C06B45/10
Filed: 1993-04-29
Abstract: An energetic binder system useful for making TPE-LOVA propellants and energetic composites comprises at least one thermoplastic elastomer, at least one plasticizer, and nitrocellulose. The plasticizer may be energetic. The thermoplastic may be a non-cross linked polymor having pairs of crystalline polyester blocks flanking amorphous polyester blocks or may be a polyether derived from oxetane or tetrahydrofuran monomers.
Patent GB-2281008-A (GB)
Title: Base station antenna arrangement
Inventor: SEARLE JEFFREY GRAHAM
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 1993-08-12
Abstract: A smart antenna as described in 9316816.9 for a cellular radio base station comprises a plurality of antenna arrays each providing a multiplicity of separate overlapping narrow beams in azimuth which together provide omnidirectional coverage. The base station includes means for exchanging with the network information regarding position and movement of mobile within cell to assist network handover to another cell.
Patent GB-2282750-A (GB)
Title: Pocket items
Inventor: TAYLOR DEREK
IPC: A45C13/18
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: A pocket item (1) such as a wallet, purse, key case, credit card holder or diary is provided with a friction area (4) to make it harder to steal or lose. The frictional area may be a band, pad, border or decorative motif and is preferably formed of raised rubberised stitching or embroidery. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275808-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security
Inventor: DUCKWORTH BRENDAN
IPC: B60Q1/50
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: Means 26 for use on or in a vehicle are adapted to provide a programmed or programmable display 38 for security use and/or for display to persons outside the vehicle and may comprise a vehicle windscreen, window or registration number plate 28, part or all of which is programmable to be substantially transparent and alternatively at least partially opaque and/or may comprise a vehicle registration number plate, 28 with a programmed or programmable display, 38, e.g. provided by appropriate display means 34, e.g. liquid crystal, e.g. with a lambertian light source 36 arranged to provide back illumination therefor. The programmable or programmed display 38 may be characteristic of the vehicle being stolen or otherwise in an unauthorised state, e.g. by being opaque or exhibiting the word "STOLEN" 38 and/or it may show the vehicle registration number 381, e.g. alternately. It may respond to an authorisation signal 48, e.g. coded, to prevent or suppress exhibition of the unauthorised state display 38, or respond to a vehicle ignition detection signal 50 and the absence of an authorisation signal 48 to enable exhibition of the unauthorised state display 38, or enable exhibition of the unauthorised state display 38 only above a predetermined threshold speed of the vehicle. In a further embodiment, the area of opacity may be area (383, Figure 3) of windscreen (40), the area suitably 36 blocking the forward vision of the driver (44). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287204-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable supporting apparatus for supporting a workpiece feeding machine on   a worktable
Inventor: LIN CHING-CHI
IPC: B23Q1/54
Filed: 1994-03-03
Abstract: An adjustable supporting apparatus is used to support a workpiece feeding machine 100 on a worktable 120 and includes a hollow base 10 mounted on the worktable 120 and a hollow retaining seat 102 mounted on the workpiece feeding machine 100. Interconnected first and second shafts 31, 71 are mounted respectively on a first ball 30 disposed in a first positioning seat 20 on the hollow base 10, and a second ball 70 disposed in a second positioning seat 80 on the hollow retaining seat 102. The supporting apparatus facilitates adjustments in the position of the workpiece feeding machine 100 relative to the worktable 120 so as to correspond with the size and shape of the workpiece 120d and the inclination of the workpiece surface to be machined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276311-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle configuration for desk top vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OTA ATSUSHI
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 1994-03-08
Abstract: A hand-held vacuum cleaner for cleaning crevices, e.g. in keyboards, has a nozzle comprising flexible vacuum pipes 13 and brushes 14, each vacuum pipe being composed of an elastic member of a specific length and communicating with an intake hole 8 formed in the case 1, the brushes being provided in the vicinity of the vacuum pipes and having bristles of a specific length. The pipes may be longer or shorter than the bristles, and different configurations of pipes and bristles are disclosed (Figs. 7, 8). This structure makes it possible for the brushes to sweep out dust that has entered crevices, and at the same time the vacuum pipes can move in concert with the movement of the brushes to vacuum the swept-up dust for collection inside the dust collecting case. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276332-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic method of replacing halogen in halocarbons
Inventor: THOMSON JAMES
IPC: C07C17/23
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: As replacements for chlorofluorocarbons, hydro(chloro)fluorocarbons are synthesised by hydrogenating chlorofluorocarbons over a Pd/ZnO/ gamma -Al2O3 catalyst. The ZnO is partially reduced before use and assists the Pd to function catalytically for days instead of hours despite the evolution of halogen.
Patent GB-2281093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to roof anchors
Inventor: O'CALLAGHAN MAURICE
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 1994-08-16
Abstract: A portable roof anchor (10) comprises two pivotally connected spines (12, 14) for location on respective roof surfaces (16, 18) on either side of a roof ridge (20). The lower ends of each spine (12, 14) are provided with anchor points (22, 24) to which a safety line (25) may be attached. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281181-A (GB)
Title: Marine trap
Inventor: WHAYMAN DESMOND HERBERT
IPC: A01K69/06
Filed: 1994-08-23
Abstract: A marine trap includes: a frame having a base 11, an inlet 9 of smaller dimension to the base, and a bait holder 4 supported within the inlet; and at least a side wall 6 formed between the base and inlet to form a basket type trap having a substantially open inlet; wherein the side wall is inclined leading from the base to the inlet.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280112-A (GB)
Title: Medicament and cosmetics for treating skin and hair conditions
Inventor: SAFAI-GHOMI MINA
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 1991-06-12
Abstract: Decoctions of cedrus (dried Cedrus spp leaves) are effective in reducing inflammation caused by psoriasis and eczema as well as in the treatment of dandruff and age-related grey hair.
Patent GB-2285276-A (GB)
Title: Sash window corner locking device
Inventor: GUYMER BARRY
IPC: E05C9/18
Filed: 1991-08-23
Abstract: In a closure such as a sash window, the sash 11 can be locked to the frame 10 by a locking mechanism in which a locking bar 16 projects from one edge of the sash frame into an aperture 23, on one frame member forming the corner, provided by a keeper 17. The keeper 17 is connected only to the other frame member forming the corner, through fixing holes 20, 22. In addition, slot 21 of the keeper and projection 28 lock the frame against relative movement parallel to the locking direction of the projecting bar 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300996-A (GB)
Title: Emergency communications system for use in a vehicle
Inventor: ALEXANDROWA WANJA
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 1995-05-16
Abstract: A mobile radio 50 is caused to enter an emergency mode in response to an occupant protection device 30 assuming a protective state. The device 30 may be an airbag, a collapsible steering column, an impact activated seat belt tensioner, or a crumple zone. A horn 60 and hazard warning lights may also be operated when the device 30 assumes its protective state. In emergency mode, the radio 50 may alert a fleet dispatcher, or may notify a base station of the mobile's identity and may request a priority channel to send an emergency signal. The radio 50 may automatically dial a predetermined number for emergency services or an automobile recovery service, and may transmit a prerecorded voice message describing the nature of the emergency. Vehicle position data obtained from a GPS receiver may also be transmitted. The radio 50 may be arranged to operate in a hands-free state in the emergency mode.
Patent GB-2297581-A (GB)
Title: Clamp and holder with suction cup support
Inventor: NG SAMUEL
IPC: A47G1/17
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: An arrangement for mounting holiday decorations on a smooth surface of a support includes a mounting element that has a bifurcated first end portion forming a first channel for receiving a portion of a garland, and a bifurcated second end portion forming a second channel for receiving a portion of a greeting card. The mounting arrangement further includes a suction cup component constructed to suctionally adhere to the smooth support surface, with the mounting element being connected with the suction cup component.
Patent GB-2292131-A (GB)
Title: Power and free conveyor system with noise abatement
Inventor: CAMPAU LARY F
IPC: B61B10/02
Filed: 1995-08-09
Abstract: Leading and trailing metallic trolleys 20 are adapted to abut in operation. The trailing trolley has a vertically movably retractable pusher dog 21, which is movable vertically between extended and retracted positions. A first bumper 30 is provided on the trailing trolley for engaging the leading trolley upon abutting. A second bumper 23 is provided to be engaged by the retractable dog. Each of the bumpers may be made of non-metallic material. The bumper 30 is mounted in two slots (34. Fig. 3). Annular friction ribs (36, Fig. 4) may be used to increase energy absorption. The bumpers 30 may be used (30a, 30b; Figs. 12, 13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293176-A (GB)
Title: Crosslinkable material useful in non-linear optoelectronics and a monomer precursor having an azomethine dye structure
Inventor: FOLL FRANCK
IPC: C07C251/24
Filed: 1995-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a crosslinkable material containing a polymer onto which chromophores that are active in non-linear optics are laterally grafted, characterized in that each chromophore is within a polymer unit which corresponds to the following formula (I):   <IMAGE>  in which:     - X represents a part of the polymer chain, - A is a group -NO2-, -CN, -C(CN)=C(CN)2 or -SO2R4, R4 being an optionally halogenated C1 to C6 alkyl,   - D is a nitrogen, sulphur or oxygen atom, - R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C6 alkyl when D is a nitrogen atom, or nothing when D is a sulphur or oxygen atom,   - R2 is a C1 to C6 aliphatic alkyl group, - and F is a group chosen from -OH, -O-CO-(CH2)n-COOH, -O-W, -O-CO-R3-O-W and -O-R3-O-W, n being an integer between 1 and 6, W being a photodimerizable group and R3 being a C1 to C6 alkyl, and the said material additionally containing complementary anchoring functional groups capable of attaching themselves to F during the crosslinking. Such materials may be crosslinked after orientation of the chromophores in a polarizing electric field and used as a component of an optoelectronic device. Monomers corresponding to formula (I) wherein X is a polymerizable group (eg a C=C containing group) are also claimed per se.
Patent GB-2305686-A (GB)
Title: Household door security lock
Inventor: WITT KEVIN WYN
IPC: E05C19/18
Filed: 1995-09-28
Abstract: Referring to FIGURE 2 the door security lock has a upper restraining block (2) and a lower mounting and locating block (1). The lower mounting and locating block is to be permanently fixed to a door jamb or threshold, the body of which containing two holes (3 and 4) to accommodate installation of the upper restraining blocks pins (5 and 6). The upper restraining block being a removable restraint to allow ease of installation , when once installed preventing the door from being opened.
Patent GB-2309012-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible steering column
Inventor: ROSS HUBERT RENE
IPC: B60R21/203
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: A collapsible steering column attached to a steering wheel 3 comprises first and second telescopic members 1, 2 non-rotatably connected together by locking means 4 for retaining the two members in an axially extended position, a collision sensing means and a charge device operated by said collision detecting means to remove or weaken said locking means, enabling the column members to telescope together. The locking means may be one or more pins or bolts 4 extending radially through the two members. The charge device may be a gas generator or a pyrotechnic device in the upper part 5 of the steering column which increases the temperature or pressure within the column to expel or weaken the locking pin(s), which may also inflate an airbag within the steering wheel.