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Patent GB-2258144-A (GB)
Title: Feed water path in a household appliance having water softening equipment
Inventor: JERG HELMUT
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1992-07-24
Abstract: A household appliance operating with water comprises water-softening equipment consisting of an ion exchanger, a salt container and a regenerating water reserve container (1). The water reserve container (1) is fed from a fresh feed water duct (2) and includes an angled pipe, one limb (11) of which is pivotable in the reserve container and by its free end limits the surface level of the stored water. The other limb (12) of the pipe penetrates a wall of the container (1) and conducts the fresh water by way of the pipe (10) to the ion exchanger. An outflow duct (7) from the container (1) connects with the salt container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271920-A (GB)
Title: Icing mixture for cake decorations
Inventor: DAU PETER
IPC: A23G9/32
Filed: 1992-10-29
Abstract: A powder mixture for mixing with water on a greased surface to form a sugar-based paste for forming into cake decorations, comprises: icing sugar (including up to 3% cornflour>             carboxy methyl cellulose (E466>             xanthum gum (E415>             gum arabic (E414>             cornflour powdered glucose. form a sugar
Patent GB-2261821-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic aids and body protectors
Inventor: OKAMOTO SHIGETOMI
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 1992-11-20
Abstract: An orthopaedic aid or body protector comprises a first material in the form of a sheet (1), which is impregnated with a watercurable resin and is covered on one or both sides with a knitted material (2 and 3) through which water can easily pass. An additional layer 4 of closed-cell foam material may be provided. The aid, when wetted, can be shaped into an orthopaedic cast or a body protector, such as used in sport. The aid possesses good workability, ready removal of water and, when shaped and cured, comfort in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267495-A (GB)
Title: Dithiophosphoric acid derivatives as lubricant additives
Inventor: ZINKE HORST
IPC: C07F9/165
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: Compounds of formula I   <IMAGE>  (I), wherein R1 and R2 are each C3-C18alkyl, C5-C12cycloalkyl, C5-C6cycloalkylmethyl, C9-C10bicycloalkylmethyl, C9-C10tricycloalkylmethyl, phenyl,  C7-C24alkylphenyl or, taken together, are   <IMAGE>  R3 is hydrogen or methyl,  A is   <IMAGE>  or  R4 is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl, and  R5 is a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocyclic ring,  R6 is hydrogen or methyl,  n is from 1 to 11 and m is from 0 to 4 are particularly suitable for use as additives for lubricant compositions, hydraulic fluids and machining fluids.
Patent GB-2267539-A (GB)
Title: Engine starter motor arrangement.
Inventor: BARTLETT GREGORY A
IPC: F02N7/08
Filed: 1993-06-02
Abstract: A liner 3 in the casing 2 moves a motor 5 and gear reducer 6 assembly in unison to engage the pinion 35 with the engine simultaneously providing power to the motor. Movement of the liner performs a valving or switching function in respect of an air turbine or electric motor with the liner movement being effected by air under pressure or a solenoid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-936560-A (GB)
IPC: C14C3/20
Abstract: 936,560. Sulphonated condensation products. BADISCHE ANILIN- & SODA-FABRIK A.G. Feb. 7, 1962 [Feb. 10, 1961], No. 4646/62. Class 2(5) A tanning agent is made by reacting (a) 1 part of a synthetic tannin containing a sulphonic acid group, an aromatic ring system and chemically combined urea, with (b) 1-20 parts of a water-soluble condensation product of at least one compound containing one or more primary and/or secondary amino or amido groups and formaldehyde. Reaction may be effected in the presence of a small amount of formaldehyde. Reactant (a) may be a synthetic tannin as described in Specifications 478,280 or 890,150. The nitrogen-containing component of reactant (b) may be urea, a substituted urea, N,N<SP>1</SP>-ethyleneurea, N,N<SP>1</SP>- propyleneurea, crotonylidene urea, a 5-alkylhexahydro-1,3,5-triazinone-(2), a ureide, melamine, dicyandiamide or butanediol diurethane. Condensation of these nitrogen-containing compounds with formaldehyde is effected in a neutral or weakly alkaline medium and, if desired, in the presence of a bisulphite whereby water-solubilizing sulphonic acid groups are introduced. In examples, a synthetic tannin obtained by condensing phenol sulphonic acid, urea and formaldehyde and condensing the product with formaldehyde and either phenol or 4,4<SP>1</SP>-dihydroxydiphenyl sulphone is reacted with (1) a urea-formaldehyde condensate, (2) trimethylol melamine, (3) dimethylol dicyandiamide, and (4) dimethylol glyoxalmonoureine. The products are spray-dried.
Patent GB-2277176-A (GB)
Title: Information retrieval system using hierarchical data-management function.
Inventor: KIKUTA YASUYO
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 1994-02-16
Abstract: A program for searching a database in a network, wherein the data is arranged in several hierarchical levels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291547-A (GB)
Title: Overload protection circuit for electronic apparatus
Inventor: AMANN ULRICH
IPC: H02H3/24
Filed: 1994-07-11
Abstract: Rectified mains voltage Us is supplied to a television receiver, video apparatus or the like 2 by way of a regulating transistor TF compares the supply voltage with a reference voltage Uref. If the supply voltage is low because of a short circuit fault, a signal is passed to a microprocessor 3 causing transistor TR to be turned off. A plurality of operating voltages may be monitored by a common circuit, and an indicator lamp may be included. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281072-A (GB)
Title: Angiotensin II receptor blocking imidazoline derivatives
Inventor: BOSWELL GEORGE ALBERT
IPC: C07D233/16
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: Novel imidazolinone derivatives of formula (I) are useful as angiotensin II antagonists and can be employed for treating hypertension and congestive heart failure,   <IMAGE> wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification.g
Patent GB-2293935-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of carrier suppression and loop phase in a cartesian amplifier
Inventor: WHITMARSH WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: H03C3/08
Filed: 1994-10-03
Abstract: A transmitter comprises an input terminal for receiving a signal to be amplified, a forward amplification path having a power amplifier output stage and a feedback path used to improve linearity, having two modes of operation:     A) during a first mode of operation:   i) at least occasionally measuring the DC conditions within the transmitter with the power amplifier disabled and using the results to minimise carrier output from the transmitter; ii) at least occasionally measuring the phase shift around the feedback loop required to achieve negative feedback;   B) during a second mode of operation, using the measurement of phase shift to ensure negative feedback by applying phase compensation.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293793-A (GB)
Title: A printing process
Inventor: FOLENS DIRK
IPC: B41F33/00
Filed: 1994-10-06
Abstract: A printing process (1) includes production steps which help to maintain quality of the paper during the production stages. There are also various inspection steps at appropriate times to help ensure early detection of problems. Initially, production is controlled by a production document which is automatically generated by reference to archived quality control data relating to a particular product which provides an early warning system. There is a visual plate inspection (5) before the plate is mounted on the printing press. There is automatic web centring (9) before the printing operation and subsequent to printing and heating (11, 12) there is cooling followed by moistening of the web by direct contact with rollers having a silicon/water/anti-static agent coating. Strict quality control of sections after stacking to form bundles and identification of the bundles helps to ensure correct gathering of the sections and further, there is in-line verification section-by-section during dispensing onto the gathering machine conveyor. There is in-line weighing and subsequent data processing subsequent to glue application. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295846-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable front fastener clip for a brassiere
Inventor: HWANG YING-TEH
IPC: A44B11/26
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: The clip comprises male plug 41 and female socket 42 halves to interconnect the two cups for providing a front adjustment. The socket defines a longitudinal passage and has a side wall formed therein with an opening 4230 which is defined by two parallel corrugated inner side walls. The plug includes a plate 412 dimensioned to move freely along the passage in the socket and a central tongue 413 split from an inner end of the plate, resiliently deformable with respect to the plate and terminated with a barb-like head 414. The barb-like head is engageable with notches 424 of the corrugated inner side walls of the socket so that the plug can be locked at any of a plurality of positions with respect to the socket.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286417-A (GB)
Title: A template assembly
Inventor: STAFFORD JAMES WILLIAM HAY
IPC: E06B1/02
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: A template assembly (1) comprises a frame (20) which may be encased in a wall (8) or other external fabric of a new building. Incorporation of the template assembly (1) within the fabric of the building allows for prefabrication of fenestration. The template assembly (1) also serves as a means for retaining the fenestration within the wall or other fabric of the building, by means of spring clips (6). Corner braces (4) provide strength to the assembly (1) and help to hold the assembly in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286769-A (GB)
Title: Stretcher convertable to seats
Inventor: AUGPHIN RICHARD
IPC: A61G1/017
Filed: 1995-02-16
Abstract: An ambulance can be provided with a stretcher that is connected to a sidewall of the vehicle with the stretcher being movable between the different configurations. In the stretcher configuration a frame can provide a flat supporting surface. In a seat configuration forvvard and rearvvardly facing seats 12 and 13 are provided. In a storage configuration the stretcher apparatus can be moved to be generally flat with the foam part facing outwardly from the wall of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287796-A (GB)
Title: Tubular optical fibre guide for splice tray
Inventor: ANKERS MALCOLM DENIS
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1995-03-24
Abstract: An installation for optical fibres, for example a "head on" unit, comprises a plurality of sub-assemblies 30. The sub-assemblies each have a stack of splice tray supporting units (32, Fig. 2), each unit supporting a splice tray 64. A tubular fibre guide 100 provided on each splice tray supporting unit guides fibres towards a desired part of that splice tray. One end of the tubular fibre guide is fast with the splice tray supporting unit whilst the other end may be releasable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300274-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide arrangement for electromagnetic analysis of materials
Inventor: ARNAUT LUK R
IPC: G01N22/00
Filed: 1995-04-04
Abstract: A waveguide arrangement comprises two junctions each formed by an array of rectangular waveguides 20 perpendicularly connected to and distributed around one end of a circular or square waveguide 19. The arrangement includes means 13 - 16 for interconnecting the second ends of the circular or square waveguides of the junctions. The means 13 is suitable for receiving a material to be analysed and locating it within the path of electromagnetic waves which travel along the circular or square waveguides. Each junction may be a turnstile arrangement with a three part telescoped adjustable plunger 22 arranged along the axis of the circular or square waveguide 19 at the centre of the joint with the rectangular waveguides. The sample holding means 13 may be interconnected to the junctions by flanges 14 - 16 which may define choke arrangements.
Patent GB-2300087-A (GB)
Title: Voice processing systems and method
Inventor: BUTLER NICHOLAS DAVID
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a voice processing system capable of outputting voice prompts and background music. The volume of background music is progressively variable relative to the voice prompts or speech. The progressive variation is effected by multiplying the background music samples by a scaling factor and then adding together a current voice sample and the scaled background music sample. Accordingly, when the combined samples are output to the user the volume of the background music varies.
Patent GB-2301630-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion turbine engine
Inventor: BRIDGE-BUTLER JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: F02C5/12
Filed: 1995-06-01
Abstract: An internal combustion engine comprising a driven turbine 2 and means for a rotary drive therefrom, a stationary constant volume combustion chamber 11, means for supplying fuel and air to said chamber and a transfer port 15 to supply pressurised gases from the combustion chamber tangentially to said turbine. A centrifugal compressor 5, may be mounted on the same shaft 3, as the turbine 2, to supply compressed air to the combustion chamber under the control of a disc valve 6, also on the shaft 3. The engine drives a spur gear 7, and the turbine exhausts through a passage 18. Two or more combustion chambers may be provided, and the turbine blades may have a double curvature profile (figs. 3 and 4).
Patent GB-2306076-A (GB)
Title: ATM network switch
Inventor: JONES TREVOR
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 1995-10-03
Abstract: An ATM network switch comprises a plurality of slot controllers, each having at least one external data link 3, 4 thereto, cell receiving means for receiving ATM cells from the data link and cell transmitting means for transmitting ATM cells outwardly on the data link, each slot controller being connected to a switch fabric comprising means for switching a cell input from one slot controller to a selected one of the other slot controllers for transmission on the external data link connected thereto, wherein each slot controller comprises cell buffering means 23 associated with the cell receiving means and/or the cell transmitting means, the cell buffering means comprising a FIFO 24 for each VC established on the switch, means 22 for determining the VCI for each new cell entering the buffering means and for storing the cell in the appropriate FIFO, and control means for outputting the cells sequentially from each FIFO in turn, the control means comprising an output arbitration FIFO 25, means for sequentially storing in the arbitration FIFO pointers indicating those VC FIFOs containing cells, and output means for reading the pointers and for causing a cell to be output from a respective VC FIFO according to the pointer read.
Patent GB-2306121-A (GB)
Title: Support base for deep bed filter
Inventor: DODSLEY NEIL
IPC: B01D24/22
Filed: 1995-10-10
Abstract: A support base for a waste liquid filter, such as a deep bed sewage filter, comprises a plurality of metal trays 11 that are filled with concrete. The trays 11 are positioned over a channel 13 set in the filter base 14, with small gaps 16 between them to allow filtered liquid to flow through them into the channel 13. The trays 11 may be held in place by anchors 12.
Patent GB-2293213-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic drive system for an oil well pump
Inventor: STANLEY LLOYD
IPC: F04B9/107
Filed: 1993-03-01
Abstract: A hydraulic oil well pump drive system for driving an oil well sucker rod includes a master piston (358) positioned within a master cylinder (356) for axial displacement between first and second ends of the master cylinder. The master piston has a piston drive rod which extends through one end of the master cylinder and is reciprocated mechanically. A centre seal assembly (368) divides the master cylinder into a working chamber and a pressure chamber at opposite ends of the master cylinder. Seal assembly (368) comprises a central dividing seal (406, 407) separated by gaps (420, 422) from respective end seals (402, 404). The master piston displacement creates a bi-directional flow of working fluid from the working chamber. A wellhead hydraulic assembly is responsive to the working fluid flow to reciprocate an oil well sucker rod. A gas accumulator is in fluid communication with the pressure chamber to bias the master piston toward the master cylinder working end, providing an upward biasing force at the wellhead hydraulic assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295258-A (GB)
Title: High resolution simulation printing
Inventor: OVERALL GARY SCOTT
IPC: G06K15/02
Filed: 1995-11-15
Abstract: A printer having the capability of printing at 600 x 2400 dpi resolution simulates 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution by logically examining two lines of a 1200 x 1200 bit map and printing identically when possible and half black when only one of the two vertically adjacent bits (39, 41) signifies black; the black bits for half printing (43) being located to the right if the preceding bit (47) is white and being located to the left if the preceding bit is black. This places the black bits for half printing beside black bits and thereby extends the length of black printed, thereby reducing high frequency effects. Also applicable to colour. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307994-A (GB)
Title: Clock housing
Inventor: MAN WAI KIN
IPC: G04B37/22
Filed: 1995-12-08
Abstract: An alarm clock comprises an outer plastics housing 8 which is formed by rotational moulding, an intermediate connector 6 receivable within a recess 18 formed in the outer clock housing and making a tight fit therein, and into which the timepiece movement 4 is releasably fitted. The timepiece may be rotated within the connector to silence an alarm.
Patent GB-2309635-A (GB)
Title: Clothes airer cover
Inventor: HENDERSON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 1996-01-31
Abstract: A foldable airer cover is made of PVC sheet and has plastic rods 11,13 which maintain the shape. Rods 11 are hinged at 12 to allow folding. When made into a rectangular prism (Fig 2) two sides are joined together at 15 by a sliding fastener. Attachments 14 are provided for fastening to an airer or dryer. A top 10 may be held out of use by studs 16 or in a covering position by use of a sliding fastener. A three sided cover is also described.
Patent GB-2303139-A (GB)
Title: Polysiloxane coating composition for multi-layer coating
Inventor: TAKAYAMA HIDEKI
IPC: C09D183/08
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: A multi-layer coating comprising a base coat and a topcoat is formed on an article such as a chemically-treated steel plate by coating the article with a base coat composition containing (a) a cross-linking agent which does not interfere with the hydrosilylation reaction of a topcoat composition, and (b) a functional resin reactable with the cross-linking agent, and then with a topcoat composition containing (c) (i) a blend of a hydrosilyl group-containing compound and an alkenyl group-containing compound, and/or (ii) a self-crosslinkable resin, and (d) a catalytic amount of a hydrosilylation catalyst, followed by separate or simultaneous baking. The topcoat composition may contain functional groups (phosphoric groups and/or alkoxysilyl groups) or a functional group-containing compound. A coating composition is claimed which contains at least one compound having a plurality of alkenyl groups (which may be siloxane) and at least one compound having a plurality of hydrosilyl groups together with a hydrosilylation catalyst characterised in that one of these compounds contains phosphoric or alkoxysilyl groups. A modification of such a composition contains a compound having a plurality of both hydrosilyl and alkenyl groups. A further hydrosilylation cured polysiloxane coating composition is claimed which is characterised in that it contains a compound selected from phosphoric acid, phosphates, carboxyl-containing dipolarion compounds or a compound contains a functional group selected from hydroxy, carboxy, epoxy, alkoxysilyl and amino.
Patent GB-2302329-A (GB)
Title: Yeast strains
Inventor: WOOD PATRICIA CAROL
IPC: C07K14/765
Filed: 1995-06-07
Abstract: Reduction (preferably elimination) of the HSP150 protein in a yeast used to produce desired foreign proteins, especially human albumin, facilitates subsequent purification of the protein.
Patent GB-2319931-A (GB)
Title: Signal processors
Inventor: EASTTY PETER CHARLES
IPC: H03M7/00
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: A signal processor for 1-bit signals comprises a nth order Delta-Sigma Modulator, where n is greater than or equal to 2. The Delta-Sigma Modulator comprises a first input 4A) for receiving a first 1-bit signal and a second input 4B) for receiving a second 1-bit signal. A quantizer Q quantises a p bit signal to 1-bit form, the requantized signal being the output signal of the processor. A plurality of signal combiners are provided. A first combiner (A1, 61, c1 b1, 71) forms the integral of the sum of the input signals and the output signal multiplied by coefficients A1, B1 and C1. At least one intermediate combiner forms the integral of the sum of the first and second input signals and the output signal multiplied by coefficients A2, B2, C2 together with the output of the first combiner. The final combiner a4, b4, 64 forms the integral of the sum of the first and second signals multiplied by coefficients A4 and B4 together with the output of the preceding intermediate combiner. The coefficients A and B applied to the first and second input signals define the proportions in which the first and second signals are combined. The coefficients A and B maybe variable, generated by a generator 42.
Patent GB-2324508-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle dashboard structure
Inventor: MELLOR MICHAEL
IPC: B60R21/045
Filed: 1997-04-22
Abstract: A vehicle structure comprises a dashboard 14 attached to a bulkhead 13 with at least two vertically arranged crushable members 15 between the dashboard and the bulkhead. The crushable members may connect the dashboard to the bulkhead and may be in the form of thin walled tubes (19 figure 5) filled with impact absorbing material such as closed cell plastic foam (20 figure 5). Four crushable members may be provided spaced apart along the length of the dashboard (figure 3) behind a deformable plastic panel of the dashboard in positions generally corresponding to the normal locations of vehicle occupants legs. The crushable members may serve to protect the legs of an occupant P of the vehicle and act as a knee bolster (figure 2).
Patent GB-2314522-A (GB)
Title: Rotary punch
Inventor: DAVIS KURT E
IPC: B26F1/14
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: A rotary punching apparatus comprises a frame housing a die carrier 22 which is mounted for rotation and cooperation with a rotating punch carrier 24. A drive mechanism rotates at least one of the carriers to cause relative rotation between the two. A plurality of dies 34 are mounted on the circumference of the die carrier. A plurality of spherical punches 36 are mounted on the outer surface of the punch carrier and have limited radial movement relative to the punch carrier axis. A stop 130 is supported on a ring 132 which is concentric with the punch carrier 24. As the punches and dies cooperate the punches are caused to pass over the stop means which prevent any inward radial movement and therefore provide some pressure to the cutting action between punch and die. The amount of pressure (and separation) between punch and die can be varied by an adjusting screw 188 which causes support ring 132 to rotate.
Patent GB-2329710-A (GB)
Title: Comparator for use in the game of bowls
Inventor: JARDINE DAVID
IPC: G01B3/16
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: The comparator 10 comprises a housing 12, a pair of arms (18, 20) each arm being pivotally mounted with respect to the housing, the arms (18, 20) being moveable in unison between a stowed position and an operational position. Gear wheels 22,24,28,30 interconnect the arms for stowage and operational use.