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Patent GB-2280269-A (GB)
Title: Measuring device
Inventor: COOK DAVID
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1993-02-26
Abstract: A mesuring device with visual indicators and a low pressure spool release mechanism. The device has two sensors which when located against an object independently illuminate visual indicator. One of the sensors is extractable from the measuring device in order to place the sensor against one of the objects. The sensors are linked by a flexible elongate member used for measuring the distance between the objects. A button is provided to lock the sensors at the required distance apart. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285750-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgery apparatus
Inventor: GARDNER JOHN ADRIAN
IPC: G06F1/025
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: Electrosurgery apparatus has a processor 11 that generates a data stream output representing the characteristics of the electrosurgery pulses to be generated. The data stream output comprises digitally-represented values indicative respectively of the width of each pulse, the duration of a first period during which pulses are to be generated, the duration of a second period during which pulses are not to be generated, the duration of a third period during which pulses are to be generated and the duration of a fourth period during which pulses are not to be generated. The data stream also includes digital instructions as to whether or not the electrosurgery output is to be cut only and whether it is to include spray coagulation. Three switch control units 2, 3 and 4 receive the data stream and provide outputs to three switching circuits 20, 30 and 40, which provide two monopolar and one bipolar output. Each switching circuit includes a transformer 21 connected to receive the outputs from the switch control units. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296263-A (GB)
Title: Firebreak for building overcladding
Inventor: HILLYARD PETER
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1994-12-22
Abstract: A firebreak for a building overcladding system comprises a generally horizontal joint (1) disposed between vertically adjacent cladding panels (7, 7') and a layer of mineral wool (2) filling the space directly between the joint (1) and the wall (3) of the building when the joint (1) is installed.
Patent GB-2285111-A (GB)
Title: Bearing mounting in a torsionally-resilient clutch plate
Inventor: JEPPE HARALD
IPC: F16D13/68
Filed: 1994-12-22
Abstract: A clutch plate (1) for a motor vehicle has a rotatable hub (2) adapted for connection to a gearbox shaft, a hub disc rotatable with the hub, and substantially annular cover pressings (5) arranged on each side of the hub disc, the cover pressings being spaced apart and secured together for rotation. A bearing element (7) is arranged adjacent the inner peripheral edge of one cover pressing (5) between that cover pressing and the hub. To simplify manufacture and protect the bearing element (7) it has a substantially rectangular external profile, and is axially located with respect to the cover pressing (5) by locating means (12) formed at the inner peripheral edge of the cover pressing (5), the locating means covering the whole radial extent of a surface of the bearing element (7) perpendicular to the axis. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300037-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable valve striking mechanism for an airgun
Inventor: BUCKLEY HOWARD MARK
IPC: F41B11/72
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: A pneumatic / compressed gas airgun uses a lever - action, gear operated adjustable striking mechanism to activate the release valve 10, of a compressed air source. The cocking lever (6) turns gear 3 which meshes with a striker 4 in in the form of a worm gear or a rack. The trigger 7 / sear 8 engages with gear 3 or striker 4 at predetermined stages, ie, within the recesses of gear 3 or within the starts of wormed striker 4. Depending on the degree the mechanism is cocked, ie, the lever (6) rotated, a corresponding volume of air / gas is released via valve 10, to pass through air transfer port 11, into barrel 12 and discharge the projectile.
Patent GB-2291350-A (GB)
Title: Sterilizer with alarm
Inventor: HANNANT KEITH
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: A sterilizer has a alarm for indicating the end of a sterilization cycle and any fault. The alarm is located remote from the sterilizer unit itself, such as in a different room. The sterilizer unit has a transmitter that transmits signals to the remote alarm such as via a mains electricity cable, or via a optical, ultrasonic or radio link.
Patent GB-2293987-A (GB)
Title: Separator for separating a heavier liquid from a lighter liquid
Inventor: SCRAGG JOHN EDGAR
IPC: F02M37/22
Filed: 1995-10-11
Abstract: A separator (10) for separating a heavier liquid from a lighter liquid which is intended to operate between a fuel tank (12) and a fuel pump connected to the fuel outlet (24) of the separator (10) includes a float (30) which is light enough to float on the heavier liquid and which is heavy enough to sink in the lighter liquid. The float controls opening and closing of a valve (44, 46) through which heavier liquid is disclosed from the separator. As heavier liquid accumulates, the float lifts to open the valve (44, 46). A plate (34) subjected to a force caused by fuel flowing into the separator through the inlet (16) prevents the float opening the valve whilst the separator is in sub-atmospheric pressure. The plate can be replaced by a diaphragm which is subject on one side to atmospheric pressure and on the other side to the pressure in the separator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292203-A (GB)
Title: Variable spring rate compression element and riser tensioner system using the same
Inventor: ARLT III EDWARD J
IPC: F16F1/40
Filed: 1994-01-21
Abstract: A compression element (10) having a deflectable elastomeric member (12) is disclosed. The compression element (10) exhibits a decreasing axial spring rate in response to axial movement and compression of the deflectable member. The compression element may be used alone or in combination with other compression elements in riser tensioner systems to maintain a substantially constant upward tensioning force on a riser (18) as it moves axially relative to a floating platform (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296893-A (GB)
Title: Offset printing head for printing machine
Inventor: DOUVILLE JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B41F17/26
Filed: 1996-01-10
Abstract: An offset printing head (11) includes, mounted to rotate parallel to each other and spaced from each other on a common carriage (22) that is itself mounted to be mobile in translation on a frame (23), an inking roller (24) and a blanket cylinder (25). As it moves to and fro, the carriage sweeps across a plate support (26) which receives a plate (27) and an object support (15) which receives an object (16), eg a CD, to be printed. The inking roller and/or the blanket cylinder are each driven by an individual drive system (63, 48 respectively) specific to it and independent of the movement of the carriage. At least one silkscreen printing head (12, fig 1) can be associated with the head (11), the various heads being spaced circumferentially around a table (13). Drying ovens may also be provided.
Patent GB-2298179-A (GB)
Title: Continuous cigarette packing machine
Inventor: SASSI FABIO
IPC: B65B19/24
Filed: 1996-02-15
Abstract: The packing machine (1) comprises a wrapping conveyor (8) for continuously feeding a succession of wrapping mandrels (9) along a given path (P); a feed device (26) for continuously feeding a succession of sheets (4) of wrapping material in a direction tangent to the path (P), along the path (P) and in time with the mandrels (9); and a pickup device (44) associated with each mandrel (9) including means (45, 55) for gripping a leading end portion (57) of a relative sheet and folding it about the leading end of the associated mandrel (9); a retaining member (62, 68) , associated with each mandrel (9), co-operating with the intermediate portion of the relative sheet (4) to retain it on the leading face (70) of that mandrel (9) and on the wrapping conveyor (8).
Patent GB-2301116-A (GB)
Title: Iron base alloys for internal combustion engine valve seat inserts and the like
Inventor: LIANG XUECHENG
IPC: C22C38/24
Filed: 1996-05-14
Abstract: An iron base alloy having high wear resistance at elevated temperatures with good oxidation resistance contains 1-2 wt. % carbon, 3-9 wt. % chromium, 1-8 wt. % vanadium, 0.5-5 wt. % niobium, up to 12 wt. % cobalt, up to 14 wt. % molybdenum and up to 14 wt. % tungsten, the molybdenum and tungsten combined comprising 6-14 wt. % of the alloy, with optional additions of up to 18% nickel, and up to 1.5% each of Mn and Si.
Patent GB-2301619-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible frame assembly
Inventor: LIAO GORDON
IPC: F16C11/10
Filed: 1996-05-22
Abstract: A collapsible frame assembly, e.g. for a golf trolley or running exerciser, comprises first and second frame members (3, 4) with associated couplers (31, 41) at their adjoining ends, plates (32) on the first coupler being pivotally connected to lugs (42) on the second coupler and a further plate (33) on the first coupler being formed with a hole (34) to receive a button (43) mounted in the second coupler and frame member to latch the frame assembly in its extended condition. The button (43) is received in a block (45) mounted within the second frame member and is biassed outwardly by a spring (44) so that it can be depressed to unlatch the assembly.
Patent GB-2309645-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable lumbar-support belt with pressure gauge
Inventor: DUFFY WILLIAM
IPC: A61F5/02
Filed: 1996-07-22
Abstract: Lumbar support belt 2 has rear inflatable envelope 6 which is inflated by blowing air through mouthpiece 14, valve 16 and tube 8 which has a visual pressure gauge 18 enabling pressure in the envelope to be measured before or during wearing of the belt. Tube 8 with pressure gauge 18, valve 16 and mouthpiece 14 may be detached from the belt during use.
Patent GB-2305504-A (GB)
Title: An improved optical sensor and method
Inventor: HAIG GEORGE YOURGSON
IPC: G01J3/453
Filed: 1995-06-28
Abstract: Light to be analysed is introduced into a spatially dispersive Fourier Transform spectrometer (105). The resulting image which consists of interference fringes is then relayed into an analyser which superimposes the image onto a single or a plurality of spatial filters (112). The light passing through the spatial filters(s) is then detected. Such detection can be spatially discriminatory or can integrate over space. By comparison of the signal passing through the various filters the level of match to particular spectral characteristics can be ascertained and the properties of the light source, or of an analyte (103) through which the light has passed, can be inferred.
Patent GB-2305294-A (GB)
Title: Color cathode-ray tube
Inventor: SAKATA ATSUSHI
IPC: H01L21/3065
Filed: 1996-04-17
Abstract: A color cathode-ray tube in which the brightness is improved while using the conventional electron gun and emitter layer as such, which is characterized in that both or either one of panel glass (3) and safety glass (1) which are used at a front side of the tube comprise glass having the property that a spectral transmission factor with respect to electromagnetic waves in the vicinity of a wavelength of 580-700 nm is relatively higher than that with respect to electromagnetic waves in the vicinity of a wavelength of 430 nm and that with respect to electromagnetic waves in the vicinity of a wavelength of 530 nm.
Patent GB-2314983-A (GB)
Title: A VCR where a single crystal oscillator supplies both a tuner and a modulator
Inventor: SAITO MASAHIKO
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: A radio-frequency apparatus having a radio-frequency modulator and a television tuner is designed so as to reduce the manufacturing cost by reducing the number of crystal resonators and so as to prevent beat interference. A radio-frequency modulator (1) and a television tuner (2) are provided in a shield case (34) while being separated from each other by a shield plate (35). One crystal resonator (13) is used in common for a first reference oscillator of the radio-frequency modulator and a second reference oscillator of the television tuner to set a resonant frequency of each of the first and second reference oscillators. On a printed circuit board on which the radio-frequency modulator and the television tuner are provided, a lowpass filter (25) is disposed on the television tuner side and in the vicinity of the shield plate while the crystal resonator is disposed on the radio-frequency modulator side and in the vicinity of the first reference oscillator. The crystal resonator is connected to the first reference oscillator and is also connected to the second reference oscillator via the lowpass filter.
Patent GB-2318900-A (GB)
Title: Bagpipe joints
Inventor: CAMERON DUGALD
IPC: G10D7/06
Filed: 1997-09-17
Abstract: A bagpipe consists of three drones, a blowpipe and a chanter. The two tenor drones consist of two parts while the bass drone has three parts. The three bottom parts B of the drones, the chanter and the blowpipe push into stocks C which are fixed to the bag. The joints between the drone parts and between the stocks and the drone bottom parts, the chanter and the blowpipe consist of a PVC sleeve D having one or more grooves accommodating O-ring(s). Such joints are airtight and yet enable easy tuning of the drones and easy removal of the drones, chanter and blowpipe from the stocks.
Patent GB-2331365-A (GB)
Title: Catheter tracking system
Inventor: REX JAMES ALEXANDER
IPC: G01S15/66
Filed: 1997-11-15
Abstract: A device for determining the position of a catheter head 16 within a body 1. The device consists of a catheter 10 having a head 16 for use in a cavity of body 1. An one or more ultrasonic transducers 18 are arranged upon the head 16 of the catheter 10 and two or more reference ultrasonic transducers 19 are arranged in/on the body in a spaced apart relation. All transducers are connected, via multichannel transceiver (24, Fig. 3), to signal processing means (22) and to computer and display means (26). In operation, ultrasonic waves are emitted from transducers 18 on the catheter, the reference transducers 19 in/on the body subsequently detect these waves (or vice versa as determined by the signal processor (22)). The time of flight of the waves propagating between the catheter transducers 18 and the reference transducers 19 is evaluated via cross-correlating the signals emitted and received by the transducers. The relative distance of the catheter transducers 18 from the reference transducers 19 is so determined. The emitted ultrasonic waves possess unique predetermined waveforms such that the signal processor (22) is able to identify the transducer from which a detected wave emanated. Contemporaneous signal detection is thus facilitated. The position of the catheter head 16 in the body 1 may be displayed on the display means (26).
Patent GB-2331449-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable protective body suit for motorcyclists
Inventor: RAYNER THOMAS CLAUDE ABBS
IPC: A41D13/018
Filed: 1997-11-25
Abstract: A full body suit for motorcyclists which instantaneously inflates with gas in the event of a rider being thrown from a motorcycle, thereby cushioning the impact with other vehicles or the ground. Inflation is caused by gas producing modules A carried within the suit B. The modules are activated when a tether C between the suit and the motorcycle is uncoupled due to the force applied as the rider is thrown from the machine. The suit also includes a high wrap-around collar D to cushion the neck and sides of the head.
Patent GB-2332220-A (GB)
Title: Underwater hydrocarbon production systems
Inventor: BAGGS CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: A hydrocarbon production system comprises a topside installation (2) connected by an umbilical (3) to an underwater distribution unit (4) which is connected to Christmas trees (8, 9, 10) by jumper interconnects (11, 12, 13). Each Christmas tree may comprise an electrical actuator (14), a flow rate control choke (16), pressure and/or temperature transducers (18), downhole measurement transducers (18a) and/or a downhole safety valve (21). A high voltage transmission cable forms part of the umbilical (3) and provides electrical power to the unit (4) which comprises a step-down transformer. This transformer provides power at a voltage suitable for use by the electrical devices (14, 16, 21). Underwater controllers (5, 6, 7) associated with a particular Christmas tree (8, 9, 10) provide power and control of the devices (14, 16, 18, 18a, 21). Control and measurement data may be effected between the topside station and the Christmas trees by communication signals modulated onto the high voltage transmission cable, a low voltage transmission line or a communications line forming part of the umbilical. In further embodiments field buses may be used for data and power communication.
Patent GB-2332197-A (GB)
Title: Isolation of aluminium hydroxide/HCL from Fries process residue
Inventor: VAUGHAN PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: C07C45/54
Filed: 1997-12-12
Abstract: An aqueous aluminium hydroxide/hydrogen chloride product is generated by first forming a Fries complex from nonyl phenol acetate and aluminium chloride. The complex is quenched in a quench vessel 2 to form hydroxy nonyl acetophenone and a primary aluminium hydroxide/hydrogen chloride stream 6A. The primary stream 6A is cooled and the cooled primary stream is recycled to the quench vessel 2 for use as at least part of the quenching medium to form a secondary aluminium hydroxide/hydrogen chloride stream 6B containing a predetermined higher concentration of aluminium hydroxide/hydrogen chloride. This secondary stream is 6B purified by passing it through activated carbon 9,10 to form a usable aqueous aluminium hydroxide/hydrogen chloride product.
Patent GB-2332782-A (GB)
Title: Antenna mount
Inventor: MCALINDEN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: An antenna mount comprises a clip 83, 84, 85, 86 for holding an antenna 81. The clip is mounted on top of a hemisphere 53 with a bolt 52 through the bottom of it. The bolt and nut 54 attaches the clip to a support 41 which is attached to a mounting pole. The antenna can be oriented with the nut loose; the nut is then tightened to lock the antenna into place. The clip may be replaced by a protective shield (101, figure 7) onto which the antenna is bolted.
Patent GB-2318129-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser
Inventor: SPRIGGS JOHN R
IPC: A47L15/44
Filed: 1996-12-13
Abstract: A dispenser (100) for dispensing a chemical product that is dissolved by diluent. The dispenser includes a package (170) having a diaphragm, or fingered collar (180) attached to its opening. The diaphragm (180) has a plurality of flexible members or flexible fingers (185). The dispenser may utilize an injection manifold (109) that is sized and configured to be positioned on a washing machine top proximate the gap between the washing machine's top and lid. Still further, the invention includes a low level chemical product indicator. The indicator includes a focused light source (98a). The focused light source is a high intensity light emitting diode having a viewing angle of less than 6{ and an intensity of above 10.000 mcd. The dispenser also includes an apparatus and method in which a dispensing time of a dispenser is dynamically varied in response to diluent temperature during operation of the dispenser.
Patent GB-2323516-A (GB)
Title: An optical quality control unit for cigarettes.
Inventor: NERI ARMANDO
IPC: B65B19/30
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: Cigarettes (2) Pass through an optical quality control unit (1) of which the essential elements are a hopper (3) with two parallel end walls (5) longitudinally encompassing at least one vertical feed channel (7) proportioned to accommodate a descending column (8) of cigarettes (2), and at least one optical sensor (4) located in alignment with an inspection station (9) afforded by one of the walls (5) in such a way as to monitor the butt ends (10) of the descending cigarettes (2); the inspection station (9) incorporates a window of hard transparent material (13).
Patent GB-2320458-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the manufacture of a flexible container
Inventor: DE VRIES HANS
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1997-06-26
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a flexible container suitable for use as a water bed for livestock comprises providing a first layer (10) of a flexible polymeric material, applying mask means (13) to an inner zone of a first surface of said layer, said mask means being arranged spaced from edges of the first layer thereby to define a substantially continuous boundary zone (14), arranging a second layer of flexible polymeric material to lie adjacent said first layer with the mask means sandwiched therebetween and subjecting the assembly so formed to a treatment operation thereby to form a face to face seal between said boundary zone and the confronting surface region of the second layer.
Patent GB-2336782-A (GB)
Title: Cryosurgical apparatus
Inventor: CUFF LOUISE
IPC: F25D3/10
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: In a cryosurgical probe 10 cooled by vaporisation of liquid cryogen, a member 22 of sintered metal in the cryogen flow path acts as a phase dependent resistance, the member 22 providing a higher resistance to the flow therethrough of liquid cryogen than to the flow of cryogen gas. In a preferred form, the member 22 is arranged in the exhaust path 20 immediately downstream of the boiling tip 14. The member surrounds a delivery conduit 16, and is in thermal contact with the delivery conduit 16 and the outer probe casing 12. The member slows the exhaust of any liquid cryogen which has not yet boiled, and allows additional boiling within the member 22 to provide additional cooling of the probe tip.
Patent GB-2336968-A (GB)
Title: A telephone provided with means for establishing a conference call
Inventor: PUSSINEN ARTO
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: The telephone comprises a memory (12) for storing the names and telephone numbers associated with a group of users. When a conference call is to be established the first number in the group is retrieved from memory by control means (11) which instructs the network (18) to call the first user listed in the group, once the first call has been established it is placed on hold and the second number in the group is retrieved from memory and a second call is made. When a call has been established to all the members in the group, the control means instructs the network to join the calls and thereby establish a conference call.
Patent GB-2337668-A (GB)
Title: Mobile station authentication
Inventor: EDWARDS RALPH JAMES
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: Call requests from a mobile which supports authentication and roams to another network are refused if the network to which the mobile has roamed cannot support mobile authentication. The mobile user may deactivate the call rejection to a non-authenticating network for a period of time by entering a PIN. The arrangement may help prevent fraud in a total access communication system (TACS). Authentication may be provided by transmitting a modified electronic serial and mobile station number to the mobile switching centre.
Patent GB-2337612-A (GB)
Title: Integrated help system
Inventor: THIBAULT GINETTE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: A help system for directly performing a predetermined task in a application executed on a computer comprises: a function 4 for registering a window handle of a predetermined window of the computer application from which the predetermined task may be executed; a send command function 6 for transmission to the application along with a predetermined function code representing the predetermined task and the window handle as a parameter, for causing the computer application to execute the predetermined task; and a function for unregistering, 9, the window handle.