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Patent GB-2275068-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline diamond cutting element
Inventor: SMITH REDD H
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 1994-01-25
Abstract: A polycrystalline diamond compact cutting element for drilling subterranean formations includes a cemented carbide substrate 12 having radially extending raised lands 16 on one side thereof, to and over which is formed and bonded a polycrystalline diamond table 26. Various patterns of lands are described and the interface between the substrate 12 and cutting table 26 may be generally flat or curved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287852-A (GB)
Title: A telephone access system
Inventor: SANDANASAMY RICHARD DOUGLAS
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 1994-03-17
Abstract: A telephone access system for providing access to a temporary resident's telephone address in an internal telephone system comprising: a code store 3 containing a plurality of allocated and un-allocated access codes; a code assignor 2 for allocating an un-allocated access code from the code store to a temporary resident; a call receiver 4 for answering a telephone call from an external caller; a code detector 9 for detecting a code entered by the external caller; a comparator 10 to compare the entered code with the allocated access codes in the code store and to establish if the entered code matches an allocated code; and a switch unit 5 operable to connect the external caller to the telephone address of the temporary resident allocated the access code matching the entered code. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276387-A (GB)
Title: Phosphorus compounds
Inventor: STANIEK PETER
IPC: C08K5/50
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: A polyolefinic composition comprising    a)   a compound of formula I to III   <IMAGE>  in which each R1     linear or branched C1-30alkyl, C5-12cycloalkyl, C2-24alkenyl,                      C2-18alkoxyalkyl, C2-19                      methoxyalkanoyl, C7-30alkaryl, C7-30aralkyl, C4-24heteroaryl                      (where any one of the above substituents of                      R1 are unsubstituted or are substituted                      by 1 to 3 groups selected from C1-12                      alkyl, -OR4, -NR4R5, -COR4 and -COOR4);                      and C6-30aryl, unsubstituted or                      substituted by 1 to 5 groups R3 selected from C1-12alkyl, C1-8alkoxy,                      C5-6cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenoxy,                      -OR4, -NR4R5,      -COR4 and COOR4,  R4 and R5          are hydrogen, C1-30alkyl (linear or branched), C5-12cycloalkyl,                      C6-24aryl, C7-30alkaryl or                      C7-30aralkyl; A                    is a direct bond, a group -(P-R1)p- or an n-valent                      aliphatic or aromatic residue, (preferably                      C1-30alkylene (linear or branched),                      C5-12cycloalkylene, C7-30alkarylene, C7-30                      arallylene, C6-24arylene, a N-, O-, S-,                      or P- containing C6-24heteroarylene,                      C2-30alkylidene or C2-30 alkylene interrupted by N, O or S); provided that when n is 2 then A is -CH2- or C5-30alkylene;  m                    is 3 to 12; preferably 4-6  n                    is 2 to 5; and  p                    is 1 to 12; preferably 1-5 the compounds of formulae I to III hereinafter being called component a; and b)   a polyolefin which has been produced in the presence of a Ziegler      or metallocene type catalyst which has not been removed     (hereinafter called component b). n
Patent GB-2277919-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: MCDONAGH BRENDAN JOSEPH
IPC: B67D3/02
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: A device for dispensing liquid, for example a metered quantity of spirits from an inverted bottle, has a valve assembly 1 which allows liquid to be discharged through an outlet nozzle. The valve assembly includes an actuating member 50, upward movement of which dispenses liquid, and a lateral arm 56 connected to the actuating member 50. One end of the arm is movable in a generally upward manner to raise the actuating member, and the arm acts on the actuating member with a mechanical advantage which reduces the amount of force needed to be exerted by a user in order to operate the device. The end of the nozzle 50 has an internal lip 52 designed to prevent drips. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289362-A (GB)
Title: Roller L-plate
Inventor: HEWITT FRANK
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1994-05-11
Abstract: Roller L-Plates comprise a length of flexible plastic or textile sheeting on which are printed, in colour and size, the driver under instruction symbols of the Highway Code and which is affixed to a spring loaded roller, in roller blind fashion, and housed in a slender stowage box from which the blind can be withdrawn to expose the desired symbol such as "L" or "R" and thereafter held in view, under spring tension, by fixing the eye-end of the bottom of the blind to a self-adhesive hook on the vehicle's windscreen. The blind housing is affixed to the windscreen in a similar eye-to-hook connection. The spring loaded roller can be removed from its housing, rotated through 180 DEG , and replaced so as to facilitate the exposure of symbols on either side of the blind. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282207-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically damped rubber mounting
Inventor: BUNGART ERNST
IPC: F16F13/00
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: An hydraulically damped rubber mounting comprises an inner member (4), an outer member (5) spaced from it concentrically or eccentrically and a rubber member (3) inserted between them, and has two chambers (1,2) filled with damping medium, with the chambers being connected together through a flow connection (6). The flow connection (6) is provided in a rigid means, and at least partly in a rigid element (7) which is received in the rubber member (3). This means that the flow connection (6) is less affected by manufacturing tolerances, and that it can easily be made with a small cross-section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291907-A (GB)
Title: Fracturing fluid and method
Inventor: NIMERICK KENNETH
IPC: C09K8/68
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: A fracturing fluid composition comprises an aqueous metal hydrated galactomannan gum, buffered to a pH of from about 9 to about 11. In another embodiment, a method of fracturing a formation is disclosed, the method being characterized by the use of the compositions mentioned.
Patent GB-2296208-A (GB)
Title: Drill apparatus
Inventor: ROHM GUNTER HORST
IPC: B23B31/12
Filed: 1995-12-11
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a drill spindle 2 and a drill chuck 3 which has clamping jaws 4 displaceable by a clamping sleeve 9. For clamping and releasing the chuck by the aid of the torque exerted by the drill spindle 2 a coupling device 100 is provided between the spindle housing 1 and the clamping sleeve 9, which device includes a coupling member 10 secured to prevent it from rotating and which, in the position against the drill chuck 3 corresponding to the coupled state of the coupling device 100, connects the clamping sleeve 9 in the peripheral direction to the housing 1 with frictional non-positive interlock action, and which can be adjusted to a position farther back from the chuck 3 corresponding to the uncoupled state of the device 100. In this uncoupled state the clamping sleeve 9 is prevented from automatically rotating out of place by means of a locking element 28 held by a retaining spring 29 in the locked position. By moving the coupling member 10 into the coupled state the locking member 28 is unlockable to release the clamping sleeve 9 for rotation relative to the chuck body 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297652-A (GB)
Title: Microchip module assemblies
Inventor: PEDDER DAVID JOHN
IPC: H01L23/538
Filed: 1996-01-26
Abstract: Low profile microchip module assemblies are formed by first mounting one or more active semiconductor integrated circuit chips 2,3 on a multilayer metallisation and dielectric structure on a substrate 1 of, say, silicon or alumina, by wire bonding or flip-chip solder bonding, and then inverting the substrate and mounting it on a printed circuit board 9 by means of solder bump connections 8. The solder bump connections are sufficiently high for the chips to be held clear of the printed circuit board.
Patent GB-2298336-A (GB)
Title: A dynamic propagation supervisor
Inventor: MCFARQUHAR LORD HARRY
IPC: H04M19/04
Filed: 1996-02-16
Abstract: An electronic propagation supervisor which provides responses which set or condition electronic circuits and/or hardware in propagator nodal element as disclosed in Patent no. GB2267413 and, to states determined by the supervisory codes received by the supervisor, whereby the operational properties of the Brush Fire Propagation created and maintained by the propagator nodal elements may be dynamically supervised, and/or controlled. A propagator itself detects ringing signals in a telephone line or extension line it is connected to and transmits an identity code as a radio wave or IR light. This code may be received by a purpose-built pager to provide an indication of an incoming call.
Patent GB-2311088-A (GB)
Title: Power driven step plinth for shelves and cupboards
Inventor: MORRISH RICHARD MARK
IPC: E06C1/00
Filed: 1996-03-11
Abstract: As many people are unable to reach high up shelving in shops or their own domestic shelving or cupboards the purpose of the invention is to provide a step for people to stand on to help them reach high up shelving or cupboards. The plinth will be able to be slotted underneath shelving or cupboards. The step will be driven out and pulled in by an electric motor which will change polarity to change direction of drive. There will be a timing circuit to retract the step if it has not be used for a specified time. There will also be a weight sensor to prevent the step from retracting whilst in use.
Patent GB-2302385-A (GB)
Title: Pipe assembly
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN MAIN
IPC: F16L3/237
Filed: 1996-06-17
Abstract: The assembly 10 comprises a plurality of fuel pipes 12, 14 having a fire retardant covering 16. The fire retardant covering 16 covers both of the pipes 12, 14 and also forms a web which joins the pipes together. The pipe assembly is particularly useful as fuel piping in motor vehicles. When installing the pipe assembly in a vehicle, portions of the pipes 12, 14 at the ends of the assembly 10 can be separated with their fire retardant covering intact to permit those portions to be routed independently to appropriate connection points. The assembly is supported periodically by clips with various alternative fixing means to the vehicle.
Patent GB-2302785-A (GB)
Title: Microwave heatable plate warmer
Inventor: CONNOLLY JAMES
IPC: A47G23/04
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A plate warmer (10) comprises a disc shaped body comprising a material with a high thermal resistance through which a microwave heatable material, ferrite, is mixed and uniformly distributed. The plate warmer is adapted to engage a plate so that, in use, the microwave heatable material is heated by microwave radiation to heat the plate warmer and said heat is subsequently thermally conducted to said plate to heat the plate.
Patent GB-2301558-A (GB)
Title: Stencil cassette for a stencil printer
Inventor: TATEISHI HIROSHI
IPC: B41C1/14
Filed: 1994-04-13
Abstract: A cassette which is removably mounted on a stencil printer for feeding a stencil or webbing to a drum. The cassette has a feed shaft (41) around which a roll of stencil material (21) is wound. The end of the roll is wound around a take-up shaft (42). Both feed shaft (41) and take-up shaft (42) are supported by a support member, but it is possible to separate the two shafts from the same support so that the cassette material can be used between leaving the feed shaft and being taken up by the take-up shaft.
Patent GB-2307754-A (GB)
Title: Test/reference capacitance ratio used to assess a conductive pattern on a pcb
Inventor: SUDO MORISHIRO
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: A method or means of electrically testing a wiring pattern 14 - 17 on a printed circuit board (pcb) 10 comprises taking capacitive measurements between certain points on a reference pcb pattern relative to a conductive plane 13, then taking similar measurements made at respective points on a pattern on a pcb under test. The ratio of the measurements of the pcb under test relative to those of the reference pcb is then calculated and used to assess the acceptability of the pattern on the pcb under test. Measurements considered to relate to a faulty pattern may be excluded from the calculation of said ratio. A pattern considered to be faulty may be tested by the resistance measuring method. Tolerance values may be established for the pattern pass or fail assessment.
Patent GB-2305231-A (GB)
Title: Self supporting heat shield with graphite filled insulating space
Inventor: BRIDGE DAVID RICHARD
IPC: B32B15/04
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: A heat shield 10, e.g. for a motor vehicle, is prepared by placing sheets of an intumescent material 16, such as expandable graphite or vermiculite, between two metal sheets 12 and 14, which are joined by bending edge portions 12a over edge portions 14a. At least one metal sheet, which may be aluminium or aluminized steel, is at least 125 microns thick, to give adequate strength. The assembly is then heated to approx. 600 degrees C, so that material 16 expands, forcing the metal sheets apart to produce an insulating space 18 filled with exfoliated graphite residue 20, which is resistant to crushing. Material 16 may be composed of 10% expandable graphite, 48% ball clay, 24% rockwool, 9% wood pulp, and the balance other fibres and binders. Different quantities of intumescent material may be applied in various areas in order to alter the degree of insulation; such material may alternatively be applied as a paint.
Patent GB-2318971-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted display case
Inventor: OSBORNE STANLEY
IPC: A47F3/00
Filed: 1996-11-05
Abstract: A display case constructed from card, cardboard, plastic or other material as an alternative to traditional wood and glass has a plain or plinthed main box compartment (9) with a transparent panel or window (10) to the front elevation. A mounting card is inserted into the main box compartment via a flap in the top or side of the main box compartment or via a hinged front panel. Wall mounting of the complete case is by means of adhesive pads on the rear of the case or using screw holes in the rear plinth. The size, shape and exterior finish of the display case can be varied appropriate to the material to be displayed.
Patent GB-2307790-A (GB)
Title: Method of removing defects from semiconductor devices.
Inventor: LEE KIL HO
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: The method for producing a shallow junction device such as an LDD mosfet having a low sheet resistance and improved electric characteristics uses a medium temperature CVD oxide layer 28 deposited on the source/drain regions 27 into which impurity ions are implanted. The medium temperature CVD oxide layer, which has a compressive stress of 1.53 x 10 9 dyne/cm 2 , causes the surface of the silicon substrate to be subject to tensile stress. By forming the medium temperature CVD oxide layer on the silicon substrate at a temperature of approximately 760-820{C, the defects in the substrate move towards its surface. As a result, the concentration of the defects inside the silicon substrate decreases so that small size extended defects are on the surface of the silicon substrate. These extended defects can be naturally removed from the surface of the silicon substrate by performing a follow-up process such as a metallization or an additional thermal treatment process.
Patent GB-2307523-A (GB)
Title: Failure detecting system for automatic transmission
Inventor: SAKAKIYAMA RYUZO
IPC: B60W50/02
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: A failure detecting system prohibits control of an automatic transmission based upon cruise control signals if the system detects conditions indicating anomalies between operation of the cruise control and other signals. The system prohibits cruise control unit based control when vehicle speed is below a value prohibited by the cruise control, or when both brake and cruise control operation is sensed, or when a shift range signals parking or reverse range at the same time as cruise control is in operation.
Patent GB-2309562-A (GB)
Title: Modelling the filling of sedimentary basins
Inventor: JOSEPH PHILIPPE
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 1997-01-22
Abstract: The method relates to the construction of a numerical deterministic model of the diffusive type allowing the filling of sedimentary basins by siliciclastic and carbonate sediments to be simulated in 2-D or 3-D. On the basis of known data pertaining to the architecture of a basin and measurement data, well loggings, seismic surveys, etc., a set of input data is produced relating to the accommodation structure made available by subsidence and eustasy, the inflow and production of fluviatile or marine sediments and physical transportation parameters such as the diffusion coefficients of the different lithologies. This set of data is applied to a numerical model. The results that can be derived therefrom as regards the geometry and lithologies of the sedimentary units are compared with measurement data and the input data are iteratively fined down, step by step, by a process of inversion. The model constructed in this manner allows the volumetric partitioning, distortion of the genetic units or sedimentary geometries observed, for example, to be reproduced.
Patent GB-2312170-A (GB)
Title: Filling device for anaesthetic evaporator
Inventor: MOLL STEFAN
IPC: A61M16/18
Filed: 1997-04-15
Abstract: The device comprises as filling block 3 mounted on a reservoir 2. The block has a mounting surface 14 to which any of a plurality of filling connecters 7 may be mounted. Such connecters may include an anaesthetic-specific coupling piece, a filling spout apparatus or an agent-specific bottle filling apparatus.
Patent GB-2312704-A (GB)
Title: A method of lifting and recovering the substructure of an offshore platform using ballastable flotation means
Inventor: HOVINGA ROBERT PAUL
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 1997-04-22
Abstract: A method for lifting and recovering the substructure 5 of an offshore platform 1 or like construction, using at least one ballastable flotation body 7, wherein the flotation body 7 is fixed at 9 to a part of the substructure 5, the flotation body is given a buoyancy by removing part of the ballast water, a separation/severing is made in the substructure at a point A below the connection point between flotation body and substructure, the buoyancy of the flotation body is increased by removing more ballast water, and the platform structure with attached flotation body/bodies is moved to the desired location. The flotation bodies 7 may be pivotally connected to the substructure at a lower point (see Figs 4 and 5 not shown).
Patent GB-2324470-A (GB)
Title: Prosthetic implants
Inventor: BULLIVANT MICHAEL
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: An implant 12 for replacing bone, particularly jaw bone, is made by scanning a part of the patient's bone structure and building up a 3D image thereof (which may be used to make a resin model), calculating the portion of the structure that is to be replaced and making the implant to the desired shape. The implant may include attachments 34 for teeth or means for attaching a further implant such as dentures. The implant may be attached to bone or to a further implant part by means of a plate 13 and threaded screws 28 and bolts 30, the screws having slits 33 and threaded openings at their free ends such that, when the bolts are threaded therein, the ends of the screws are urged outwardly. Also disclosed are various surgical saw guide arrangements (Figs.10-13 - not shown).
Patent GB-2313305-A (GB)
Title: Rotary cam type reclining device
Inventor: YOSHIDA TOMONORI
IPC: B60N2/235
Filed: 1997-05-19
Abstract: The reclining device comprises a pivotal, press-worked arm 2 fixed to a seat back and rotatably supported on a base 1 and having an inner toothed portion 21a. At least one toothed block 12A,B is slidably disposed between the base 1 and the arm 2 and has an outer toothed portion 13 meshable with the inner toothed portion 21a. A rotary cam 16 in cam-connection with the toothed block 12A,B produces an outward or inward sliding motion of the toothed block to mesh or unmesh the outer toothed portion 13 with or from the inner toothed portion 21a by rotation of the cam. To balance two contradictory requirements, that is reduction of undue sink mark (lack of fill) and high mechanical strength (high durability), a reinforced portion 24 of a lack-of-fill suppressive geometry and shape, comprising at least two outside curved faces F 1-3 , is integrally formed with the arm 2 all around circumferentially-extending stepped portion 22 on an outside face opposed to an inside face formed with the inner toothed portion 21a.
Patent GB-2315319-A (GB)
Title: Water heater and gas burner therefor
Inventor: CROXFORD BERNARD
IPC: F23D14/08
Filed: 1997-07-12
Abstract: A water heater includes a tank 10 arranged inside a casing 20 with a burner 16 below the tank so that an annular heat exchange zone 15 surrounding the tank receives the combustion products. The tank 10 is supported on three edge contact projections 26 resting on ledges 27 located a substantial distance up the sides of the tank. The casing 20 narrows in the upwards direction and a heat shield 30 is coaxially located in the lower portion of the casing where the hottest gases are. A downwardly extending flue 49 outside the casing provides a heat trap. The burner 15 has a burner ring 60 with a unique arrangement of burner ports 62 and a secondary air guide 80. The thermostat probe 14 for the gas valve 17 passes through the heat exchange zone 15 to be intentionally affected by the heat and reduce the achieved operating temperature differential. The thermostat therefore registering an higher temperature than the heated water. Preferably the lugs are positively located in notches 28. The edge contact allows some thermal movement. Preferably centring projections 29 are provided. Preferably the positioning of the inner heat shield produces an updraught of air, narrowing the casing increases flow velocity to allow for cooling of the gases. Preferably the heat shield is held in place by dimples (32,33, Fig 3). The burner preferably has at least three concentric but staggered rings of burner ports (62, figs 5 and 6) in a top surface thereof and a side inlet for primary air and fuel. Preferably, the secondary air guide is saucer-shaped and is located above a central opening for secondary combustion air. The downward flue 49 passes to a balanced flue outlet (50, Fig 4).
Patent GB-2328302-A (GB)
Title: Coin counter
Inventor: TOL THOMAS NICOLAAS ANTONIUS
IPC: G07D9/04
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: A coin counter has a base 30 having an outlet 35 and a helical and tapered surface 33 communicating with the outlet 35. A housing 1 is secured on the base 30 for receiving the coins to be counted. A gear wheel 20 is secured on the base 30 above the helical and tapered surface 33 and has one or more apertures 21 for receiving the coins. A motor 13 rotates the gear wheel 20 and moves the coins to the outlet 35. A counter 36 is disposed in the outlet 35 for counting the coins moving out through the outlet 35.
Patent GB-2318762-A (GB)
Title: A continuous assembly of envelopes having adhesive applied along transverse rows of perforations
Inventor: PARKER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B42D5/02
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: The assembly in which envelopes 1 are separably joined together by transverse rows of perforations 23, has front 4 and back 3 panels of the envelopes sealed together by transverse lines of adhesive 18 extending along the rows of perforations so that the assembly can be folded without "tenting". The adhesive may be applied discontinuously in the form of spaced pads 19 extending normally or diagonally to the rows of perforations.