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Patent GB-2278097-A (GB)
Title: Box tippler
Inventor: HOOLEY JOHN CLARKE
IPC: B65G65/23
Filed: 1994-05-13
Abstract: A box tippler comprising a loading station L at which a box to be emptied is loaded onto the box tippler, a tipping station T at which a box is tipped to discharge contents from the box, a discharge station D at which an emptied box is discharged from the box tippler, a first transfer means to transfer a box between the loading station and the tipping station and a second transfer means to transfer a box between the tipping station and the discharge station. The boxes are loaded onto a boat at L, raised, clamped and tipped and returned to L and emptied. Arms of the boat are laterally opened and the box transferred to a raisable and lowerable support for movement to D. Preferably hydraulic rams do all the movement and clamping. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277859-A (GB)
Title: Plant pot
Inventor: DODDS JOHN
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1994-05-13
Abstract: A plant pot 2 having a base dimension larger than its top dimension also includes a detachable base portion 6. As shown in Figure 2, the top end has a flange 10 and slots in the side walls of the top portion 4 receive clips 22 fastened to or integral with the side walls 20 of base portion 6 to maintain portions 4, 6 in latched condition. In figure 4 clips 22 are replaced by a dove-tail connection arrangement. The top portion may be in two halves secured by clips (22A, Figure 3) or connector elements 63, 64. Base portions 52 may have ribs 56 to provide a drainage facility. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293241-A (GB)
Title: Detection of microbiological contamination of liquid or semi-liquid substances
Inventor: BLUNDELL JOHN KEITH
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: A method and device for testing a liquid or semi-liquid substance for microbiological spoilage. In the method, spaced first and second electrodes are contacted with the substance in undiluted form, an electrical current is supplied between the electrodes, the voltage or current between the electrodes is monitored, and a signal is produced when the said voltage or current exceeds or falls below, respectively, a predetermined value indicative of contamination. A test device for carrying out this method comprises an insulating substrate, and first and second carbon electrodes formed on the substrate by screen process printing using a carbon ink, at least end portions of the electrodes at one end of the test device being accessible electrically for connection to an electrical test apparatus by a severable electrical connection.
Patent GB-2293912-A (GB)
Title: Disk storage device for disk array
Inventor: WINOKUR ALEX
IPC: G11B5/48
Filed: 1994-10-05
Abstract: A data storage disk device for a RAID disk array is disclosed, comprising a rotatably mounted disk having a data storage surface; a first head for reading data from and writing data to the data storage surface; characterised by a second head for reading data from the data storage surface; and control means for executing a write operation to a sector, said write operation including reading the contents of the sector via the second head for subsequent processing and writing new data to the sector via the first head, the first and second heads being arranged with respect to the data storage surface so that the new data can be written to the sector on the same revolution of the disk as the reading operation. The addition of a second head to the disk storage device improves the performance of the disk device for RAID applications. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285991-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric liquid crystalline based composite material with thermally effected variable UV-transmittance
Inventor: COATES DAVID
IPC: C09K19/38
Filed: 1995-01-24
Abstract: A polymeric composite material: * which is based on a liquid crystalline polymer component and optionally on further components, * which contains a UV absorbing dye component exhibiting a significant absorption between 300 and 500 nm, for example, the maximum value of extinction in this wavelength range being at least 20% of the maximum value of extinction in the wavelength range between 300 and 800 nm, and optionally further dye components, * which exhibits a glass transition temperature of TG>40 DEG C, a difference between the clearing point and glass transition temperature TClp-TG<70 DEG C, * the UV transmittance of which can be increased by heating the material above the TClp with subsequent rapid cooling below the TG so as to freeze it in the isotropic state, and * the UV transmittance of which can be decreased by heating the material above the TClp with subsequent slow cooling through the mesogenic phase so as to allow formation of a scattering texture. Preferably the temperature difference between TClp and the operation temperature is less than 150 DEG C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298068-A (GB)
Title: Personal safety alarm
Inventor: RODEN BARBARA ANN
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 1995-02-20
Abstract: A twin unit personal safety alarm will afford more confidence in safety to the parents of young children. When the parent presses a button on one unit, the other unit which is worn by the child bleeps loudly. Entry of a personal pin number is necessary to cancel it. A single unit safety alarm will also afford more confidence in safety to the parents of the older child and, to the child itself. It could also serve as a deterent to would - be child snatchers. A single unit personal safety alarm will afford more confidence in safety to adults, and could also serve as a deterent to would - be muggers.
Patent GB-2298496-A (GB)
Title: Optic fibre splice storage tray and assembly thereof
Inventor: FOSS RAYMOND CHARLES
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: An optical fibre splice storage tray comprises an elongate base 20 and a peripheral wall 23. A plurality of projections 27,28,32,33 may extend parallel to the base 20 towards its centre for supporting coils of optical fibres. One coil of fibre extends around the periphery of the tray and the other coil is disposed at one end of the tray. A series of splice-retaining channels 24, inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the base, extend across the base 20 intermediate its opposite ends. In use fibres entering and leaving the tray form a coil around the periphery of the base 20. The fibres are routed from the peripheral coil to the other coil in a figure-of-eight fashion, so that any splices can be located in the inclined channels 24. Several splice storage trays may be stacked and pivotally mounted to a base of an enclosure (Fig. 1).
Patent GB-2285497-A (GB)
Title: Clip-on computer pointing device
Inventor: BRAUEL ERIC S
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1993-09-13
Abstract: A clip-on pointing device (10) attaches to the front of a portable computer. The pointing device connects directly with circuitry internal to the computer by means of a connection port formed on the front of the computer. In one embodiment, the pointing device attaches to the computer by means of a mounting clip (140) which comprises a unitary sheet of metal. The mounting clip (140) includes a top arm (142) and a bottom arm (202) which provide a spring tension when flexed. The top arm (142) includes a gripping rail (144) which engages with a ridge on the frame of the computer. The bottom arm (202) includes a plurality of gripping tabs (210) which engage with slots (225) formed on the underside of the computer. The mounting clip (140) slides onto the front of the computer and snaps into place by virtue of the spring tension produced within the top and bottom arms of the mounting clip. Due to the thinness of the mounting clip (140), and the direct connection between the pointing device and the internal circuitry of the computer, the computer may be closed and carried without detaching the pointing device from the front of the computer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290548-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium-Phthalocyanine reactive dyes
Inventor: WALD ROLAND
IPC: C07D487/22
Filed: 1995-06-12
Abstract: The aluminium-phthalocyanine reactive dyes of formula I   <IMAGE> wherein the symbols Pc, X, R1, R1', R2, R3, R4, K, Z, a, B and n possess the significances given in claim 1 and claim 2, are eminently suitable for dyeing and printing hydroxyl-group-containing or nitrogen-containg organic substrates.
Patent GB-2301273-A (GB)
Title: Novelty hat
Inventor: BETITO SHIMON
IPC: G10K11/18
Filed: 1995-07-04
Abstract: A novelty hat is constructed in the form of a megaphone or may incorporate a megaphone. The hat is formed from or includes a hollow meter 1 which is shaped to have a mouthpiece at one end 5 and a head locatable portion 4 at its opposing end. The member may have, for example, a strap 2 for holding the member on a user's head. The member may be incorporated in the shape of a top hat or cap and the outer surface of the hat may be decorated with text or favours 14. In an embodiment the hat is telescopable or concertinerable. The megaphone may include amplifying means.
Patent GB-2292706-A (GB)
Title: Presses for drawing a hollow article
Inventor: CHEERS CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS
IPC: B21D22/28
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: A press having a frame, a tool support 41 mounted on the frame, a ram 8 movable toward and away from the tool support, and a blank holder 20 surrounding the ram for movement towards and away from the tool support by a crosshead 21 has a crosshead plate 45 guided during motion towards and away from the tool support by pillars 42, 43 operably engaged with the tool support. The blank holder is adjustable to align with the tool support 20 and ram 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306976-A (GB)
Title: Toilet flushing cistern with handle wash facility
Inventor: GOLDING RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: E03D9/06
Filed: 1995-11-11
Abstract: A toilet flushing cistern is provided with means for directing part of the flush water to wash the operating handle (3A) after release. Optionally, said part of the flush water passes through a detergent (4A) before washing the handle and then returns to the cistern through apertures (6A).
Patent GB-960394-A (GB)
IPC: H04L17/12
Abstract: 960,394. Statistical apparatus; electric selective signalling. GENERAL TIME CORPORATION. Sept. 21, 1960 [Sept. 21, 1959], No. 5100/64. Divided out of 960, 391. Headings G4H and G4M. The description is substantially identical to that of Specification 960,391 but the claims are for apparatus for reading a plurality of record cards having holding means for the cards, each card being adapted when inserted to close a switch, there being manually operable switch to pre-select a particular combination of record cards and means preventing operation of the sensing means if the preselected combination of cards is not present. In the form described there are three positions for record cards each having a card-lever switch controlling a relay. Contacts of the relays are connected in a tree to make a connection to one of a number of terminals of the selector switch. If the switch is adjusted to the combination of cards inserted, a through circuit will be completed to allow a transmission to be made. Specifications 801,647, 960,392, 960,393, and 960,395 also are referred to.
Patent GB-2299175-A (GB)
Title: A finder conversion system for a camera with modes.
Inventor: KIM MYEONG-KYU
IPC: G03B13/12
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: A finder conversion system for a camera comprises: ```a finder housing; ```a conversion knob (1, Figure 1, not shown) extending outwardly of said camera body; ```a camera cam (3) plate operated in accordance with the conversion knob's movement for selectively converting a photographic mode conversion system, said camera cam plate having an extending portion (3a) thereon; ```a finder cam plate 41 connected to the extending portion of said camera cam plate by a projection 42 for horizontal movement, said cam plate 41 having a pair of cam holes 45, 46 facing to each other; and ```a pair of barriers 43, 44 respectively guided for selectively converting a photographic mode by the pair of cam holes of said cam plate.
Patent GB-2313575-A (GB)
Title: Wheel adaptor
Inventor: GREEN PAUL
IPC: B60B3/14
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: In an adaptor for enabling a non-dedicated wheel to be secured to a vehicle wheel hub four or five slots 4 extend from a central opening 2, whereby the adaptor can be secured to any wheel hub having the same number of wheel securing studs. A plurality of threaded shanks 10,12 extend from the adaptor to permit a wheel to be secured to it.
Patent GB-2301713-A (GB)
Title: Mounting structure for mechanism element
Inventor: SHIMOYAMA KOICHI
IPC: G11B15/00
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: A mount (10) which is fixed to a retaining board (20) is provided with a mounting surface (12) on which a mechanism component (5) consisting of a link mechanism (6) and a solenoid (8) is mounted; a first support leg (14) having a vertical portion (14a) downwardly folded along one edge of the mounting surface and a horizontal attachment portion (14b) which is horizontally folded along the lower end of the vertical portion and is fixed to the retaining board with a screw (22); and a second support leg (17) having a vertical portion (17a) downwardly folded along the other edge of the mounting surface and a holding edge (17b) which extends from a part of a lower edge (17c) of the vertical portion and is horizontally folded. The holding edge (17b) engages in a cut-out (25, Fig. 1D, not shown) in the board (20) so that the board is held between the holding edge and the lower edge (17c) of the vertical portion. In this way only one screw is needed for the mount, and vertical vibration of the mechanism is damped. Applications include video or audio cassette decks.
Patent GB-2302426-A (GB)
Title: Extensible model architecture for process planning
Inventor: KENNEDY BRIAN M
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: A computer software system for modeling a process capability on a computer comprises an operation model type for defining a plurality of operation models (33, 36, 44, 52 and 57). Each operation model represents an activity that can be performed by a process. A resource model type is for defining a plurality of resource models (32, 38, 40, 46, 48, 54, 56 and 58). Each resource model represents capacity available for use in performing an activity and rules for allocating capacity to the activity. A buffer model type is for defining a plurality of buffer models (34, 42, 50, and 60). Each buffer model represents rules for controlling a flow of material between activities. The operation model type, buffer model type, and resource model type each comprise a plurality of fields defining attributes that include a plurality of extension selector fields. Defined operation models, buffer models, and resource models are stored as nodes in an interrelated process network model. The extensions of the model types are user-selectable to suit particular aspects of the user's process, and reduce memory requirements since zero quantities do not need to be stored for unused fields.
Patent GB-2315449-A (GB)
Title: Washer handling tool
Inventor: HARIPERSAUD MAHENDRANAUTH
IPC: B25B23/12
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: A ferromagnetic tool for positioning a ferromagnetic washer, the tool comprising an elongate member 37, 43 having a working face P conforming with a portion of the periphery of the washer 36, 46. At least one of the tool working face and the washer and the washer having a magnetised portion.
Patent GB-2304999-A (GB)
Title: Reflow soldering of electronic components to a printed circuit board
Inventor: MCMILLAN RICHARD KEITH
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1996-08-08
Abstract: Method of surface mounting an electronic component (10) to a bonding pad (11) on one side of a supporting insulating board (16) carrying a planar printed circuit thereon, the pad (11) being connected to one or more conductors on the board by use of solder material (21) subject to one or more gas trapping through-hole vias (17), comprising: (a) creating at least one vent channel (30) below the top plane of the printed circuit and extending from a location at or closely adjacent to one of said vias to a location essentially near a periphery of solder material to be placed thereover; (b) planting a deposit of solder material (21) between the component (10) and the pad (11); (c) bringing the component (10), the solder material (21) and the pad (11) together to form an assembly; and (d) heating the assembly to momentarily reflow the solder material (21) in place without shifting, skewing, or tilting of the component (10), any trapped air in said one vias being allowed to expand and migrate away through the channel (30) to at least the periphery of the pad (11).
Patent GB-2319244-A (GB)
Title: Container comprising child resistant means
Inventor: LOADER JOHN
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 1996-11-14
Abstract: A child resistant container, especially tor pharmaceutical products, has a closure 4 hinged to the body 2. The body has a cantilever child proofing latch device 16 defined in the vertical side wall of the body of the container, by two slots 18 extending down from the top rim of the container. The distal end of the cantilever has a 'C' shaped formation 24 which receives a co-operating part of the closure 4. In the embodiment shown the container has two chambers 8,9 the first for containing the pharmaceutical product and the second, 9, for containing literature relating to the product. The two chambers are separated by a curved internal wall 10. Chamber 9 has a hole in its base through which an implement can be poked to push the literature item out of the top of the container. In other embodiments the container simply comprises a single chamber into which the literature and product may be placed, the latter optionally being in blister pack form. In yet another embodiment each chamber of the two chamber container has its own closure and child proofing device.
Patent GB-2310623-A (GB)
Title: Core drill
Inventor: SMALL ANTHONY ROY
IPC: B23B51/04
Filed: 1996-12-16
Abstract: A core drill 1 comprises a tubular body member 2, a plurality of cutting inserts 6 brazed to a leading end of the body member and a drive spigot 16 provided at the trailing end of the body member. The cutting inserts 6 are so profiled and fitted that point contact cutting is effected, with neutral rake. The inserts 6 are of hard metal with a thickness under 3 mm, typically 2 mm or less, and the wall thickness of the tubular body member 2 is <1.6 mm and preferably 1.2 mm or less. The core drill may be provided with a detachable closure plate 15 to facilitate core removal. Debris slots 8, 10 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2312682-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication method for tungsten heavy alloy.
Inventor: HONG MOON HAE
IPC: C22C1/04
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: The process includes first fabricating a compact or sintering body composed of tungsten and elements from among Fe, Ni and Co but not manganese, then putting manganese thereon, and sintering the manganese, whereby the formation of pores, which occurs because the deoxidation of oxides existing on the surface of powders of tungsten, nickel and iron generate oxidized manganese, is controlled, and a tungsten heavy alloy having a density of of 100% of theoretical density is obtained.
Patent GB-2326358-A (GB)
Title: Positioning device for a concave of a cone crusher
Inventor: JEAN CHENG-SHU
IPC: B02C2/06
Filed: 1997-06-19
Abstract: The concave 5 is provided with a plurality of tabs 54 which are symmetrically disposed and each of the tabs 54 are provided with an inclined surface 541. A top cell 4 or bottom cell (Figure 8, not shown) is provided with a plurality of positioning devices 6 which correspond to each of the tabs 54. The positioning devices 6 are provided with a complimentary inclined surface corresponding to the inclined surface 541 of the concave. As a result, the concave 5 can be fixedly supported over the positioning devices. The concave can be quickly assembled while having a firm and durable engagement therebetween for life long service.
Patent GB-2328956-A (GB)
Title: Heat setting apparatus
Inventor: STROEM JAN TORBJOERN
IPC: D06C7/02
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: A heat setting apparatus comprises a tank or bath (11) through which a continuous belt of fabric (10) is fed. Bath (11) contains a liquid (12) in the form of a molten eutectic metal alloy and heats the fabric to a temperature in the range 150‹-220‹C. The bath also contains heating elements (17) for heating the molten alloy (12). The temperature range is suitable for softening thermoplastic yarns for stretching of the yarns under tension. Alternatively, the liquid may be water, or glycerol.
Patent GB-2320948-A (GB)
Title: Reaction transmitting means in a brake booster
Inventor: INOUE HIDEFUMI
IPC: B60T13/573
Filed: 1997-12-22
Abstract: A reaction transmitting means 33 in a brake booster is located between a plate plunger 34 slidably fitted in a holder 36 and a valve plunger 17 and includes at least one spring 43, 44 which is compressed when a brake reaction from a reaction disc 35 exceeds a preset load. The holder 36 is mounted on valve body 6. A larger outer diameter can be selected for the spring in order to achieve a preferred preset load, and the servo ratio can be freely chosen by the choice of areas of contact between the reaction disc on one hand and the holder and the plate plunger on the other hand. Various reaction transmitting means are disclosed.
Patent GB-2322721-A (GB)
Title: Dual modulus prescaler
Inventor: SHURBOFF CARL L
IPC: H03K21/00
Filed: 1998-01-12
Abstract: A dual-modulus prescaler (100) has improved performance for high-speed operation. A timing signal (128) is developed from a flip flop circuit (106) two and on-half clock cycles before the last stage (110) of the prescaler is clocked. The timing signal is used to produce a selector signal to gate a multiplexer (112). Because of the early generation of the timing signal, the multiplexer selection process is removed from the critical path. The remaining delay through the multiplexer is minimal to minimize the critical path of the prescaler.
Patent GB-2322919-A (GB)
Title: Common rail
Inventor: ASADA KIKUO
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 1998-02-27
Abstract: Common rail, for example a diesel engine fuel manifold, comprises a main pipe 1 defining a main passage 1-1 and at least one branch hole 1-2 in the wall thereof extending through a boss 1-4 projecting from the main pipe periphery. A seat 1-3 is engaged by a head part 2-2 of a branch pipe 2 secured by a nut 3-1 for pressure tight connection to the main pipe. To reduce stress in the region of the inner mouth of the branch hole and improve pressure fatigue strength, the inner peripheral surface of the main pipe, at least adjacent to the branch hole, is given a slightly inwardly projecting or flattened shape 1-5 so that the cross-section is not completely round.
Patent GB-2324812-A (GB)
Title: Article having a sandwich layer coating
Inventor: WELTY RICHARD P
IPC: C23C14/16
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: An article is coated with a multi-layer coating comprising a nickel layer, a refractory metal layer, preferably zirconium layer, a sandwich layer comprised of a plurality of alternating layers of a refractory metal compound and a refractory metal, a refractory metal compound layer on the sandwich layer, and a refractory metal oxide layer or a layer comprised of the reaction products of refractory metal, oxygen and nitrogen. The coating provides the color of polished brass to the article and also provides abrasion protection, corrosion protection, and improved acid resistance.
Patent GB-2330113-A (GB)
Title: Ring binder with collapsible C-shaped plastic rings
Inventor: CARPENTER ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B42F13/16
Filed: 1998-10-09
Abstract: The plastic rings are held by a plastic securing bar 10 in two orientations: either perpendicular to the bar for normal use or flat for storage. The rings have opposed trunnions 28,30 of square cross-section which releasably engage with the journal surfaces 20,22 of the bar, allowing the rings to be held stably in each orientation. The rings are resilient enabling detachment for insertion of sheets.