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Patent GB-2267484-A (GB)
Title: Container closure assembly
Inventor: KING ROGER MILNER
IPC: B65D50/04
Filed: 1992-04-30
Abstract: A screw-threaded container neck (10) and closure (12), having respective sealing surfaces also have projections (28) on the closure and projections (22) on the neck which ride resiliently over each other as the closure becomes fully closed. The projections (22, 28) may be ramp-shaped, with a gently sloping lead-in portion (26, 32) and a steeper portion (24, 30), so that when the apexes of the ramps are coincident the closure will snap into a sealed position. The ramps may have a projecting ridge (25), and there may be a range of sealing positions. The closure may have an easily graspable part to facilitate its removal, and may be combined with a tamper-evident or child-proof element. The sealing may be effected by a chamfered end of the neck fitting into a correspondingly-shaped socket in the closure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256650-A (GB)
Title: Method of imparting blue colour to aluminium by electrolytic colouring of anodic oxide layer
Inventor: NAKADA NORIO
IPC: C25D11/22
Filed: 1992-06-05
Abstract: Durable and clear blue colour of freely controlled density can be expeditiously and efficiently imparted to an anodic oxide film on aluminium (unalloyed or alloyed) by forming the anodic oxide film on the aluminium, then subjecting the aluminium to AC electrolysis in a bath containing an inorganic ferrous salt as a main component thereof, thereby inducing deposition of iron in the pores of the oxide film, and subsequently placing the aluminium as an anode in a bath containing hexacyano iron (II) acid salt as a main component thereof and subjecting it to DC electrolysis therein. In a modified procedure, a pore-widening treatment is added after the step of anodic oxidation. The pore-widening treatment is effected either by immersing the aluminium in sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid or by electrolysing it in phosphoric acid or a mixed solution of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid.
Patent GB-2268541-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device.
Inventor: ACKETTS KENNETH HAROLD
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 1992-07-03
Abstract: A supporting frame for an automatic teller machine (A. T. M.) comprises first and second parts, the first part 20 being fixable to a supporting floor and the second part 26 being fixable to the A. T. M. Bolts 30, 32 clamp the first and second parts together, and slots 29 allow limited relative movement between the first and second frame parts under the action of a substantial force. This increases the time required to forcibly remove the A. T. M. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269192-A (GB)
Title: Fence-box for plants
Inventor: HARRIS ALEXANDER
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 1992-07-27
Abstract: A fence-box 14, which is of unitary construction, has a trough shaped retaining arrangement which projects outwardly from one side of a rectangular fence member. In use, the fence-box forms an integral part of the fence 10. The lateral ends of the fence member slidingly engage in grooves 13 disposed along the length of vertical support posts 11 which are anchored in the ground 12. Fence panels 15, which also slot into the grooves 13, are stacked on top of the fence-box to attain the desired height of fencing. The retaining arrangement is then filled with earth and planted with vegetation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272152-A (GB)
Title: Shower curtain ring.
Inventor: DAY PERRY
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 1992-10-20
Abstract: A shower curtain ring includes a circular body portion 1 for sliding on a rail, and a depending U-shaped portion 2 for suspension of a shower curtain. An upstanding hook arrangement 10 is formed on one side of the main ring portion 1 to carry a decorative valance, the upper end of the hook being is provided with an inturned retaining nose 9. The suspension portion 2 is provided with a releasable connection 11 formed by a pair of overlapping plate elements 12 and 14. One of the plate elements 14 carries a projecting pin 15, which is frictionally inserted through a corresponding aperture in the opposed plate element 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271707-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for making stuffed buns
Inventor: TSAY SHIH-CHU
IPC: A21C11/10
Filed: 1992-10-26
Abstract: A buns making device includes a tube having an upper end for receiving stuff to be stuffed in the buns, a barrel disposed on an outer and lower portion of the tube, an opening formed in the barrel for receiving a strip of dough. The dough is formed into a column of dough and moved downward beyond the barrel, the stuff leaving the tube is contained within the column of dough. The column of dough is then cut and formed into the buns. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263256-A (GB)
Title: A chain locker seal
Inventor: CRICHTON FRANCIS LAMOND
IPC: B63B21/14
Filed: 1993-01-14
Abstract: A chain locker seal (1) comprises sealing means (25) shaped to fit into sealing engagement with an anchor attachment means (55) and with a conduit (40) for the transfer of the anchor attachment means (55). The sealing means (25) thereby forms a substantially watertight seal between the anchor attachment means (55) and the conduit (40). Typically, the anchor attachment means may be a chain (55) and the conduit may be a spurling pipe (40). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276413-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle hood lock
Inventor: CALDER GORDON
IPC: E05B65/19
Filed: 1993-03-22
Abstract: A locking mechanism 12 for releasably latching a striker 8, fixed to the hood 1 of an automobile vehicle, is mounted on one side of a mounting plate 11 and is shielded by means of a cover 18 which is fixed to a structural member 19 of the vehicle independently of the mounting plate 11. The shield or cover prevents ingress of rain, snow etc and also acts to protect against unauthorised operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280829-A (GB)
Title: Microwave oven having non-contact temperature sensor for food
Inventor: GOLD JONATHAN MORRIS
IPC: F24C15/02
Filed: 1993-06-08
Abstract: A microwave oven for use by the elderly consists of a generally cuboidal housing 1 with the front upper corner rounded off. The door 2 slides in tracks 25 up and over into the top of the housing 1. A shelf 9 extends in front of the housing 1, to assist in removing food from the oven. An infrared temperature sensor 100 detects the food temperature, and the magnetron 5 is switched off if overheating occurs. The temperature sensor 100 is used to measure the initial food temperature, which is used to calculate a cooking time together with inputted food type, weight and cooking mode, so that it is not necessary to input a cooking time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269332-A (GB)
Title: Gasket manufacture
Inventor: ATKINSON ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: F16J15/12
Filed: 1993-07-14
Abstract: An embossed sheet (S) coated at least partially with expanded graphite and suitable for use as a gakset (G) or as a component layer of a gasket, is manufactured by positioning a planar metallic sheet (10) between an upper embossing die (14) and a lower embossing die (18) with a layer of particles of expanded graphite (22) between one of said dies and a surface of the sheet (10). One of the dies (14) has a protuberance (16) to emboss a ridge (R) into the sheet (10) while the other die (18) has a recess (20) to receive the ridge (R). The method also comprises pressing the dies (14, 18) together to cause the particles to coalesce and form a coating (24) attached to the sheet (10) while simultaneously embossing said ridge (R) into the sheet (10).
Patent GB-2273227-A (GB)
Title: Phase compensation method and apparatus
Inventor: LAROSA CHRISTOPHER P
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1993-01-21
Abstract: The present disclosure includes a discussion of a method of compensating for distortion of a received signals phase. The distortion is caused by the asymmetrical characteristics of a voltage limiter (301). This compensation allows the received signal (115) to be sampled at the positive and negative zero-crossings reducing the requirements of a local oscillator in a radiotelephone system. First, the phase of the received signal is sampled at the positive and negative zero-crossings, forming a corresponding positive-crossing (401) and a negative-crossing (407) phase value for the received signal. Second, the negative-crossing and positive-crossing phase values are combined, forming a first difference signal (409). Third, an estimated error signal (417) is formed using the first difference signal. Fourth, the estimated error signal is combined (419) with the positive or negative zero-crossing phase signals, substantially eliminating the asymmetrical distortion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276937-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger with feed tube having a bell shaped end
Inventor: CORSER DONALD C
IPC: F16L41/08
Filed: 1993-11-09
Abstract: A multi-pass evaporator (10, figure 1) of a heat exchanger includes a plurality of heat exchanger tubes (12a - t) coupled to the first and second header tubes disposed side by side. The first header tube (30) contains a blocking member 52 and an inlet tube 48 extending from an inlet end (38) of the first header tube (30) to the blocking member 52. The blocking member 52 includes an aperture 53 which receives the bell-shaped end 54 of the inlet tube 48. A plurality of tangs (72a - c, figure 5) may be provided on the open end 54 of the inlet tube 48 so as to secure the inlet tube 48 to the blocking member 52. The inlet tube 48 may then be brazed to the tangs (72a - c). This design of the end of the inlet tube has been found to reduce noise produced during use of the evaporator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271549-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to infusion packages
Inventor: RIMMER JAMES ROY
IPC: B65B29/02
Filed: 1993-12-07
Abstract: The invention provides that round tea bags (10) are arranged in stacks and wrapped in flexible sleeves (34) to form packages (36). Preferably each package will comprise two stacks (32) of round tea bags, and the seals at the end of the sleeve (34) may be round to keep the tea bags in stacked condition. The invention also describes a method of feeding stacks (32) of round tea bags from a tea bag manufacturing machine to a wrapping machine employing a guide channel (44, 46) and front (40) and rear (38) guide and transportation members (30), which may be curved to follow the curvature of the tea bag edges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285946-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing weather strip for motor vehicles
Inventor: MIYAKAWA NAOHISA
IPC: B29C48/495
Filed: 1994-01-04
Abstract: A weather strip 1 for motor vehicles, is provided with a protective film 5 having a low friction and an increased tightness on an abutment portion 4 of the weatherstrip body with which the glass pane 6 of a vehicle door is to be brought into contact. An olefin polymer, which may be foamed, is extruded from one extrusion moulding machine (21: Figs. 6 and 7 not shown) into a mould (23: Figs. 6 and 7 not shown) for forming the weather strip body, while a mixture consisting of a base material of an olefin polymer with low viscosity and high fluidity and an additive material of an olefin polymer with a high viscosity and a low fluidity in the form of the grains or particles is extruded from another moulding machine (22: Figs. 6 and 7 not shown) into the mould (23) to form the protective film. A rough surface having a plurality of protrusions is formed on the surface of the protective film by the grains or particles of the additive material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277426-A (GB)
Title: Direct phase digitizing apparatus and method
Inventor: LAROSA CHRISTOPHER P
IPC: H03L7/085
Filed: 1994-03-30
Abstract: A radio receiver directly digitizes the phase of an intermediate frequency (IF) signal with a desired resolution. The frequency of the reference oscillator (501) in the direct phase digitizer (403) is reduced when compared to the frequency previously required for the same resolution. The reduction in the reference oscillator frequency is accomplished by differentiating between IF zero-crossings that occur during the first half of a reference oscillator cycle and zero-crossings which occur during the second half of the reference oscillator cycle. The apparatus utilizes 2 zero-crossing detectors (503, 505), the first zero-crossing detector (503) is driven by a positive edge of the reference oscillator signal and the second zero-crossing detector (505) is driven by a negative edge of the reference oscillator signal. Depending upon the alignment of the negative edge zero-crossing indicator and the positive edge zero-crossing indicator, the N-bit phase signal is modified or shifted by one-half a phase sector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288556-A (GB)
Title: Method of refinishing vehicles
Inventor: WESTERN DONALD MURRAY
IPC: B60S5/00
Filed: 1994-04-22
Abstract: A method of refinishing a vehicle body panel in which an adjacent panel is protected by introducing a protective strip 1 between the two panels, the strip having a web for entering into a gap 3 between the panel 4 to be refinished and an adjacent panel 5 and an upstanding portion 8 adapted to deflect any sanding or polishing action of the panel being refinished, thereby protecting the adjacent panel from damage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275872-A (GB)
Title: Buffering system for anticalculus dentifrices
Inventor: DOMKE TODD W
IPC: A61K8/19
Filed: 1992-05-13
Abstract: A dentifrice for inhibiting calculus formation, comprising sodium bicarbonate, one or more alkali metal pyrophosphate salts, a soluble fluoride ion source and other adjuvants, in admixture with a buffering agent selected from among an alkali metal orthophosphate, o-phosphoric acid, an alkali metal glycerophosphate, tri(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, tartaric acid or citric acid. The buffering agent is incorporated in the dentifrice in an amount of from about 0.1 to 2.5 % by weight, sufficient to buffer the pH of the dentifrice to a value within the range of from about pH 8.2 to 8.9. The thus buffered dentifrice is subject to decreased risk of irritation of the oral mucosa or desquamation, as compared with dentifrices excluding such a buffering agent.
Patent GB-2289036-A (GB)
Title: Work vehicle
Inventor: BROWN DAVID JOHN BOWES
IPC: E02F3/28
Filed: 1994-05-04
Abstract: A work vehicle has a boom (3), including a tool (4, 5) at one end of the boom, and with the boom pivotally connected at the other end to the vehicle. A support, including a pair of spaced posts (8), supports and restricts lateral movement of the boom in its lowered position. The boom (3) is provided with replacement wear pads (11), which reduces friction between the boom and the support and protects the boom from damage. Preferably the pads (11) are mounted via shims. Preferably the posts and pads have chamfered surfaces to act as guides during lowering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289825-A (GB)
Title: Communications system, terminal and method
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM NEIL
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1994-05-18
Abstract: A communications system provides a resource e.g. a special service to a terminal. A system controller 10 sends to the terminal 100 a definition of resource functions which define the resource. A microprocessor within the terminal constructs a set of resource functions from the definition by association with known terminal parameters and pre-programmed terminal-resident functions and the set of resource functions are stored in a memory of the terminal such that the terminal is able to execute the resource. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292026-A (GB)
Title: Stepper-motor driven speedometer
Inventor: JORDAN KEITH CHARLES
IPC: H02P8/02
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: The step size of a two winding stepper motor 10, which may drive a speedometer needle, is adaptively varied by a controller 18 in dependence on the required movement. This variation permits both fine resolution and rapid response. The controller two-level outputs A0 - A2 and A3 - A5 in conjunction with the resistances R1 - R4 provide up to 12 intermediate steps. The controlled outputs A0 - A2 may be high-impedance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291636-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle gap bridge
Inventor: LANGLEY KEITH WILLIAM
IPC: B61B1/02
Filed: 1994-07-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a threshold arrangement for bridging the gap between a platform edge (2) and a door threshold of a vehicle stationary at the platform, the arrangement comprising a threshold (6) and means for moving this threshold (6) to and fro between a withdrawn position in which sufficient clearance is provided for the vehicle to draw up beside the platform edge (2) and an extended position in which this threshold (6) substantially bridges the gap between the platform edge (2) and the vehicle door threshold. A particular application is in a railway system where the platform is curved and a very significant gap is necessary between the train door thresholds and the platform edge to provide sufficient clearance for trains to negotiate the curve, creating a potential danger to passengers who have to cross this gap. The threshold can be retracted behind the platform edge or hinged thereto and pivoted downwardly when not in use. Preferably the threshold is used with a platform barrier system 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285199-A (GB)
Title: An alarm system for a radio transmitter
Inventor: CAHILL JOHN
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 1994-09-01
Abstract: An alarm system 40 for an unmanned radio transmitter installation for relaying a stereo radio signal from an associated radio station. The alarm system 40 has one or more sensors 41 to monitor a desired condition such as the fuel level in a fuel tank for an emergency generator at the installation. Means 43 is provided for stripping off the stereo pilot tone form the radio signal in response to a sensed alarm condition, the transmitter installation then broadcasting a mono radio signal. A tuner 31 provided at the radio station operates a warning lamp 46 upon reception of the mono radio signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294416-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing apparatus
Inventor: ASHTON MICHAEL
IPC: B67D1/07
Filed: 1994-10-28
Abstract: In apparatus for dispensing liquids and comprising a supply line, an electric coil is associated with the line so as to produce a magnetic field within the line. In an embodiment, deposits in a supply fine 24 for dispensing beer, are reduced by placing an electromagnetic coil 40 around the line between a beer cask (18, Figure 1) and a dispensing tap (54, Figure 3). The coil may be supplied with AC or DC. The casks (18, 20, Figure 1) are tilted automatically by hydraulic rams (22) and a valve 30 allows for automatic changeover from one cask to the other. A pump 38 moves the beer continuously around the system through a coaxial pipe (34, Figure 3), the coil 40 and a cooler 42. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296129-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar transistor fabrication
Inventor: RYUM BYUNG-RYUL
IPC: H01L29/732
Filed: 1994-12-15
Abstract: Fabrication of a bipolar transistor with a super self-aligned vertical structure of which the emitter 34, the base 32 and the collector 31 are vertically self-aligned, the fabrication method comprising the steps of forming a conductive buried collector region 22 in a silicon substrate 21 by using ion-implementation of an impurity and thermal-annealing; sequentially forming several layers 23 to 28; selectively removing the nitride and polysilicon layers 27, 28 to form a pattern; sequentially forming a silicon oxide layer 29, a nitride layer (17, Fig. 3a) and a silicon oxide layer (18) theron; forming a patterned photoresist layer thereon to define active and inactive regions and removing several layers on the active region to form an opening; forming a side wall (19, Fig. 3b) on both sides of the opening; forming a collector 31 on a surface portion of the buried collector region 22 up to a lower surface of the polysilicon layer 28; removing the side wall (19) and the third nitride layer (17) to expose a side surface of the second polysilicon layer 28; selectively forming a base 32 on an upper surface of the collector including a side surface of the polysilicon layer; forming side wall oxide layer 33 on both sides of the base and the silicon oxide to define an emitter region; forming an emitter 34 on the base 32 and forming electrodes 36 thereon. In the method, an active region is defined by a photolithography, and thereby a trench isolation acting as factors of lowering in integration and device-performance can be omitted in the method. As a result, fabrication sequence can be simplified and integration can be improved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297585-A (GB)
Title: Charging two-stroke engines
Inventor: GRIFFITHS NORMAN DAVID
IPC: F02B33/36
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: Scavenging air from a turbocharger 10, a rotating or reciprocating engine-driven compressor or the engine crankcase (Fig. 3) displaces exhaust gases through an exhaust valve 7 when the volume of the working space is near the maximum. Higher pressure air is supplied through an inlet valve 6 after exhaust valve closure by an engine driven rotary vane compressor 13 or a reciprocating compressor (Fig. 3). The turbocharger 10 or a further turbocharger may supply the compressor 13. The rotary vane compressor (23, Fig. 4) may provide the scavenging and higher pressure air from respective outlets (19, 20, Fig. 2). The supply of higher pressure air may be controlled to provide a substantially constant charge mass over the engine speed range.
Patent GB-2300216-A (GB)
Title: Briklaying aid
Inventor: HARRISON PHILIP WILLIAM
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: An open frame of 10mm square-section material which is designed to enable DIY bricklayers to produce an accurate, consistently uniform 10mm thickness of mortar between bricks, both horizontally and vertically, thus making bricklaying easier and less time-consuming. The spaces between the parallel sides 12 and 16 are filled with mortar and smoothed off with a bricklaying trowel to form the mortar bed and upright joint for each brick. When a brick has been placed, the frame is slid along into position for the next brick, and thus a course is built up.
Patent GB-2289422-A (GB)
Title: Bowls ptactice device
Inventor: JACKMAN MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1995-05-12
Abstract: A bowls practice device comprises an arcuate ramp (10) to which the bowl is bowled along the ground (or floor) from a relatively close delivery point, up which ramp the bowl rolls until gravity "wins" and the bowl rolls back down the slope and thence back to the Bowler. To give the Bowler some feedback about the "throwing" power employed, the apparatus includes ultrasound means or light sensor (20, 30) and direction sensitive pressure pads 18 whereby there may be determined the speed and optionally the direction of the bowl as it reaches the ramp, enabling the provision of a V.D.U. indication 31 of how far the bowl would have travelled, and in which direction - and thus where it would have ended up. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290716-A (GB)
Title: Fusion stabilization chamber
Inventor: HENDERSON FRASER CUMMINS
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 1994-02-16
Abstract: A fusion stabilization chamber stabilizes the spine following removal of one or more vertebrae, and facilitates bone growth. The chamber includes two hollow members (1), (3), preferably having slightly trapezoidal cross sections, which slide relative to each other in a telescoping manner. The hollow members preferably have walls made of a metal mesh (5). Barrel vaults (7) attached to the hollow members for guides for screws (9) which can attach the chamber to the vertebrae adjacent the corpectomy site. Because of its adjustability, the chamber can fit a wide variety of corpectomy sites. One can fill the chamber with bone material, which can eventually fuse to the adjacent bone. A pair of stabilizing plates (13) prevents the surgeon from pushing the chamber too far towards the spinal cord. The chamber eliminates the need to maintain a large and costly inventory of screws, and neurosurgeons can learn to use it quickly and easily. <IMAGE>