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Patent GB-2272512-A (GB)
Title: A guide vane
Inventor: COTTINGHAM NEIL DOUGLAS
IPC: F24F7/013
Filed: 1992-11-11
Abstract: A guide vane 5 in the form of an insert for a duct forming part of a heating, ventilating or air conditioning apparatus comprises a resilient element defining at least two substantially planar surfaces, the element being introduced into the interior of the duct so as to be supported therein by way of the edges of the vane engaging the inner wall of the duct with at least one of the substantially planar surfaces extending axially of the duct so as to restrict flow across the duct and to direct flow axially along the duct, thereby improving the rate of flow through the duct The element may be formed flat and folded to define a V- or concertina shape. Plural vanes 5 may be provided in the duct. The element may be moulded from polypropylene. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261438-A (GB)
Title: Composite thermal reservoir employing solid, pliable organic compound
Inventor: FRYE RUTH ELIZABETH
IPC: C09K5/06
Filed: 1992-11-13
Abstract: A composite thermal reservoir material includes a substrate of fabric material secured to a substrate of a solid, dry, pliable organic compound containing a hydroxyalkylcellulose compounded with an alkylene glycol. Best results are obtained in a formulation comprising about 4 parts by volume of hydroxyethylcellulose and about 3 parts by volume of propylene glycol. The resultant organic compound is non-toxic, solid, non-tacky, dry and moldable into a solid structural form. A free-flowing, unconsolidated thermal reservoir material is produced by mixing about 2 parts by volume hydroxyethylcellulose with about 1 part by volume propylene glycol and about 1/4 part by volume bicarbonate of soda.
Patent GB-2273261-A (GB)
Title: Decorative laminate
Inventor: JENNINGS LYNTON JOHN
IPC: F21V1/16
Filed: 1992-12-08
Abstract: A decorative laminate (1) for use in making lampshades, blinds, or curtaining, comprises a first layer (2) of material decorated on both sides thereof and a second, substrate layer (5) of material which is transparent, so that the decoration on both sides of the first material layer (2) can be seen when viewed from respective opposed sides (3, 4) thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264677-A (GB)
Title: Module cover air bag
Inventor: SATOH TAKESHI
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 1993-02-22
Abstract: A module cover 18 mounting structure for an air bag device for a passenger, comprising an opening formed in the instrument panel 22 of an automobile for mounting the air bag device, a module cover for covering the opening such that its peripheral edge covers the edge of the opening inside of the cabin of the automobile, and a plurality of tear lines 24, 28 formed in the module cover and adapted to be torn by the push of said air bag, when the air bag is inflated, to form the central portion of the module cover into a door shape to be opened into the cabin. The tear lines are composed of a lefthand tear line running along the side of said module cover towards the lefthand side of the automobile and a righthand tear line running along the side towards the righthand side of the automobile. The lefthand or righthand tear lines run up to the edge 18f or 18r of the module cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264868-A (GB)
Title: Mandibular advancement device
Inventor: MATELJAN ROBERT
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 1993-03-08
Abstract: An oral device is disclosed for preventing and/or reducing obstruction of the upper air passageway by the back of the tongue. The device is to be located in the oral cavity of a user and comprises, in one example, members 12 having upper and lower surfaces 14, 16 which engage the user's maxillary and mandibular dental arches respectively. The upper and lower surfaces are spaced so that the mandible is placed in a forwardly offset position relative to its normal position. The spacing also tensions the masticatory muscles to maintain the device in place. The device is intended for use in preventing or reducing snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274405-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing oil from water
Inventor: PRINGLE TIMOTHY GREENLAW
IPC: E02B15/10
Filed: 1993-06-07
Abstract: Apparatus for picking up oil from the surface of open water comprises a floating boom 8 stationed, in use, generally transverse to the direction of wind and/or waves and attached to an oil collecting trough 10 extending along the windward side of boom 8 so that the wind and/or waves spill oil into the trough, preferably up an integral floating ramp 12. The trough 10 may have oil-collecting sumps spaced at intervals, with mesh floors to release the water, steam heating coils and augers to pump out the oil. Or the oil may flow from the trough into removable, rearwardly extending collection bags, with mesh ends. Or the trough itself has a mesh floor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272009-A (GB)
Title: Short hop communication link for downhole MWD system
Inventor: RORDEN LOUIS H
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 1992-04-17
Abstract: The short hop communication link includes a sensor module (125) positioned down-hole from a motor (100) in a well. The module (125) includes sensors that monitor operational, directional and environmental parameters downhole and provide an electrical data signal indicative thereof. Sensors may also be positioned in the drill bit (50) for obtaining parameters related to the bit, and communicating data signals reflecting the sensed parameters to the sensor module (125). The sensor module (125) includes a transceiver, with an annular antenna (25), for transmitting electromagnetic sensor data signals to a point above the motor (100). A control module (40), which also includes a transceiver with an annular antenna (27), is located above the motor (100), and receives the electromagnetic signals from the sensor module (125) reflecting the sensed parameters. In addition, the control module (40) is capable of transmitting command signals to the sensor module (125) requesting data regarding desired parameters. The command module (40) connects to a host module (10) which orchestrates all measurement-while-drilling components downhole. The host module (10) connects to a mud pulser (35) for transmitting desired data to the surface for real-time processing. The sensor module (125) is strategically placed within a removable, interchangeable sub (200) below the motor (100), or alternatively, within an extended driveshaft (400) of the motor (100), while the sensor antenna (25) is located on an exterior shoulder of the sub (200) or driveshaft (400). The sensor module (125) and an associated battery pack (55) reside within a pressure container (99) which forms part of a current return path from the sensor antenna (25) to the circuitry within the sensor module (125). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273912-A (GB)
Title: Road surfacing vehicle.
Inventor: LUPTON WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: E01C19/08
Filed: 1993-11-24
Abstract: Tipping vehicles for carrying hot road surfacing material which discharge through a rear aperture are provided with heating means which concentrate heating to the rear of the body to enhance the efficiency of application and be economical on heat usage. The heating means may be hot insert 34 which is removably inserted in the rear of the body, comprising a hollow metal frame which houses a gas burner 50. Alternatively (figure 3) the burner may be incorporated in the upper body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275409-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescent light insect trap
Inventor: NAYLER DOUGLAS S
IPC: A01M1/14
Filed: 1994-02-25
Abstract: An insect control light has an adhesive coated trap 22 mounted vertically in front of an ultra violet fluorescent light 20. The trap surface 32 is detachable and directed toward the light so that insects collected on the adhesive coating are hidden until removal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275881-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting the position of a reciprocating member of a press
Inventor: SAIKI KIYOTERU
IPC: H01R43/048
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A method of automatically adjusting the position of a reciprocating member 6 comprises detecting pressurising force applied by the member 6 at its bottom of dead centre and adjusting the position of the bottom dead centre of the member 6 by elevating the member by a prescribed amount based on the measured value of the pressurising force, when the measured value of the pressurising force is outside upper and lower limits of the tolerance range of the pressurising force. The member 6 is elevated using eccentric 23 engaged by a worm gear 24 which is turned by a servo motor 25 in dependance on signals from strain gauge 29. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277359-A (GB)
Title: A vibration damping and tensioning mechanism for a belt or chain drive
Inventor: REIK WOLFGANG
IPC: F16H7/14
Filed: 1994-04-11
Abstract: A vibration damping and tensioning mechanism for a belt or chain drive 13, characterised in that the mechanism features a hollow wheel 1 arranged eccentrically around at least one rotatably located inner wheel 4 upon which it is rollable. The rolling diameter of the hollow wheel 1 is larger than that of the inner wheel 4, and the hollow wheel features no fixed axis of rotation, so that this is able to swing in an angular manner in relation to the axis of rotation of the inner wheel, i.e. it floats. Power is transmitted between the wheels 1 and 4 either by frictional contact or by interengaging teeth (Fig. 2). In an alternative embodiment (Figs. 4 and 5) the hollow wheel (204) is stepped to provide two internally toothed parts (212, 213) of differing diameters, said parts meshing with respective inner wheels (214, 215) mounted on a common drive shaft (225). Hydraulically actuated clutching means connect the drive shaft with the hollow wheel (204) via one or both of the inner wheels (214, 215). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281359-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating pump having a housing block and at least one reciprocating pump element
Inventor: SCHULLER WOLFGANG
IPC: F04B53/14
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: A reciprocating pump element of a reciprocating pump has a piston (5), a cylinder (3) with an integrally formed cylinder head (4) which receives the piston in a slidingly displaceable manner, and an outlet valve (8) which adjoins the cylinder head and has an outlet valve housing (26). The pump element is assembled into the bore (46) of a housing block (45) with the interposition of sealing rings (4, 42, 53). Delivery of pumped fluid past the outlet valve member (31) exits through an opening (38) in the valve housing (26) to an annular delivery chamber (50) located between the sealing rings (40, 42). A flange (44) formed on the cylinder head is fixed against a stop shoulder (49), formed in the housing block, by a caulking (55), e.g. a bead made of the material of the housing block (45). The caulking (55) is sufficient to fasten the reciprocating pump element (2) inside the bore (46) of the housing block (45), even when the housing block is made of light metal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294196-A (GB)
Title: Steam cleaning mop
Inventor: JACQUES CYRIL
IPC: A47L13/24
Filed: 1994-10-21
Abstract: A mop head is provided with means 2, 3 for applying steam to the surface to be cleaned. The head may be in the form of a round or flat frame connected to a handle by a swivel joint and may be covered by a concertina or glove like mop or a nylon pad. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285861-A (GB)
Title: Optical detection of grain defects in lumber
Inventor: MATTHEWS PETER CHARLES
IPC: G01N21/898
Filed: 1995-01-18
Abstract: The detection of grain defects in lumber 2 is accomplished by a pair of plane polarised light detectors 5, 6 viewing a detection point on the surface of the lumber illuminated by a collimated, plane polarised, beam of light 1. The detectors are disposed to view the inspection point coaxially with the incident beam, thus receiving light retroreflected from the surface. The plane of polarisation of the incident beam is set to make an angle  alpha  with the surface component of the nominal grain direction vector of the lumber, the detector planes of polarisation are symmetrically disposed with respect to the illuminating beam polarisation, the one being set at - alpha  with respect to the beam polarisation, the other being set at + alpha . The relative levels of light received by the detectors differs substantially only when normal straight grain wood is present at the point of incidence. Grain defects are discriminated by analysing the calculated ratio of the detector signals. The beam may be scanned across the lumber as it is translated transversely to the scan direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302383-A (GB)
Title: Tubular connector with screw-threaded inserts
Inventor: BARRY VERNON JOHN
IPC: F16L21/08
Filed: 1995-06-20
Abstract: A galvanised tubular connector for a handrail or balustrade has a tubular body 25 (figure 3) with two openings 26 that receive inserts 28 internally screw-threaded 23 to receive grub screws. Each insert 28 is fitted into the opening 26 from within the body 25 and is held captive against rotation and is prevented from passing directly through the opening. For this purpose the insert may be fustro-conical and a press-fit in the opening 26. Alternatively the insert may have a non-circular cross-section, be provided with a groove 36 (figure 5) or include lugs 42 (figure 7).
Patent GB-2291128-A (GB)
Title: Engine immobilizer
Inventor: HART GEOFFREY FRANCIS
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1993-01-07
Abstract: A capacitor 43 connects the output of a processor 41 to earth so that a signal to release an immobilizer on the engine 42 given in response to code matching with a key 41 is delayed until the capacitor is charged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2517660-A (GB)
Title: Priming device for an explosive charge
Inventor: BRULE MICHEL
IPC: F42C19/08
Filed: 1995-10-17
Abstract: A priming device for an explosive charge 2 comprises at least two booster charges 9 in the vicinity of explosive charge 2 and an initiator device 6,12 which simultaneously initiates the booster charges, the booster charges being designed and located with respect to the explosive charge so that the simultaneous initiation of all the booster charges initiates the explosive charge as a result of the addition of the shock waves 13 that they generate within the explosive charge, a single booster charge being unable to initiate the explosive charge.
Patent GB-2294804-A (GB)
Title: Laser device
Inventor: JENKINS RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: H01S5/10
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: A laser device incorporates a rectangular multimode beamsplitter waveguide (20) connected at one end to a retro-reflecting mirror (26). The beamsplitter waveguide (20) is connected at a second end to an output coupling waveguide (22) and a reflection coupling waveguide (24). The reflection coupling waveguide (24) is terminated by a second retro-reflecting mirror (27). Radiation produced within the device is reflected by the mirror (26) and coupled to the two coupling waveguides in a manner such that a partially reflecting mirror is not required at an output to the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2316770-A (GB)
Title: Numerical control apparatus and method with spindle control by acceleration/deceleration patterns
Inventor: KENJI SAWASHIMA
IPC: B23Q15/00
Filed: 1997-01-14
Abstract: A spindle motor 23, for example in a tapping machine, is controlled in its position loop control state by an acceleration/deceleration pattern similar to that for the velocity loop control state. The spindle motor is synchronised with a servo axis motor by a distributor 5. Patterns are retained in a store 3 and reach out, preferably via a selecting section (8, Fig 9 not shown), according to a command in the machining program P (Figures 13, 18 not shown). Each of the patterns comprises several stages of acceleration/deceleration and for each stage an acceleration time constant and spindle rotational speed are stored. The pattern selected may be determined according to the nature of the workpiece and may be different for acceleration and deceleration phases as well as tor tap cutting and pulling-off operations. The patterns may be set in the store by obtaining characteristics whilst the spindle is actually accelerated/decelerated in the velocity loop control state.
Patent GB-2322877-A (GB)
Title: Post support
Inventor: WILLIAMS IVAN PATRICK
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: A post support comprising an elongate ground engaging end (36) capable of being driven into the ground and a post receiving portion (34). The ground engaging portion is fabricated from a single plate and comprises a main blade (52) having a pair of substantially parallel and oppositely disposed wings (54,56) integrally connected together by blade (52) so that the ground engaging portion is, over a portion of its length, substantially Z -shaped in cross - section.
Patent GB-2314809-A (GB)
Title: An ink supply port arrangement for a multi-colour ink cartridge
Inventor: SHIMADA KAZUMICHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: An ink cartridge 1 has a plurality of ink chambers 2a-2f wherein ink supply ports 4a-4f associated with the chambers are arranged in two linear arrays, such that the size of the cartridge can be reduced, and easy loading of the cartridge is ensured. The ink supply ports may be arranged in a zig-zag, offset manner to allow for a further reduction in the size of the chambers and cartridge. At least one reinforcing rib (15,Fig.5(a)) is provided on the outside of the cartridge, to ensure the strength and rigidity of the cartridge. Circuitous grooves (35a-35f,Fig.8(b)) are formed in the surface of a cover member (30) so that the grooves (35a-35c) communicating with ink chambers (12a-12c, Fig.8(a)) having smaller volumes are longer than grooves (35d-35f) communicating with chambers (12d-12f) having larger volumes, thus insuring uniform viscosities of all of the inks.
Patent GB-2314334-A (GB)
Title: Improved production of antibodies through the use of antigen antibody complexes
Inventor: BRADWELL ARTHUR RANDELL
IPC: C07K16/42
Filed: 1997-03-26
Abstract: We have been able to make high affinity and high titre antibodies by administering not only antigen to an animal, but also a relatively low dose of antibodies to that antigen. These high affinity antibodies can then be used to make better immunological diagnostic test kits, or in the preparation of therapeutic substance or in the treatment of patients. High affinity antibodies are administered to an antibody source in order to make even higher affinity antibodies.
Patent GB-2316501-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling fuel injection apparatus for internal combustion engines
Inventor: AKAGI JIRO
IPC: F02B77/08
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: A method of controlling a fuel injection apparatus for internal combustion engines, and is capable of preventing the breakage of a component exposed to high-temperature heat, such as an exhaust manifold. According to the present invention, a first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature are set in advance, and a temperature of an exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine (1) is detected. The number of times at which the temperature of the exhaust gas has exceeded the first set temperature and the time during which the temperature of the exhaust gas has exceeded the second set temperature are totaled respectively, and, either when the total number of times exceeds a predetermined level or when the total time exceeds a predetermined level, at least one of the following corrective actions are taken; giving an alarm, reducing a fuel injection rate and changing the injection timing.
Patent GB-2319064-A (GB)
Title: Scroll compressor
Inventor: SANO FUMIAKI
IPC: F01C17/06
Filed: 1995-07-21
Abstract: An orbiting scroll 2 meshes with a non-orbital scroll 1 to form a compression space. A frame 3 axially supports the orbiting scroll and radially supports a drive shaft 8. A high and low pressure separator 4 is fixed to the frame 3. A seal member 10 in a clearance between the separator 4 and the non-orbital scroll 1 defines a pressure portion which presses the scroll 1 toward the scroll 2. The seal member 10 is disposed in the clearance at a position so as to lie in a plane parallel with the base plate of the non-orbital scroll 1 so that the scroll 1 is not diametrically restrained at the seal position.
Patent GB-2323645-A (GB)
Title: Brake wheel cylinders
Inventor: PEASLEY DAVID
IPC: F16D65/18
Filed: 1997-11-07
Abstract: A drum brake backplate assembly including a wheel cylinder (30) having a tubular body (31) having an axially extending bore (32) within which two brake shoe operating pistons (33) are in sealed sliding contact to define a working chamber (48) therebetween. The pistons are displaceable away from each other along the bore on pressurisation of the working chamber and the body located on an associated brake backplate (44) by quick-attach means (46).
Patent GB-2329101-A (GB)
Title: Orthotic disc
Inventor: EPSTEIN MEREL
IPC: A61F5/14
Filed: 1998-09-15
Abstract: An orthotic disc 16 comprises a substantially circular member having a top surface (32, Fig. 3) and a bottom surface (34, Fig. 3), wherein one of the surfaces is angularly inclined with respect to the other. The angle between the surfaces is typically in the range of from 2 to 6. Preferably, the disc comprises a flexible body and has adhesive deposited onto at least one of the surfaces to facilitate attachment. An orthotic assembly 10 is also disclosed which comprises an orthotic disc, as hereinbefore described, which disc is adhered to a lower surface 20 of an insole 12.
Patent GB-2327307-A (GB)
Title: Series connected light string with filament shunting
Inventor: JANNING JOHN LOUIS
IPC: H05B37/03
Filed: 1997-02-03
Abstract: A string of series connected incandescent bulbs (12-21) in which substantially all of the bulb filaments in the set are individually provided with a shunt element (31) which is inoperative during the normal operation of the set and is operative to provide the shunt only when an increase in the voltage across the shunt element exceeded a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2340553-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant piston pumping system
Inventor: BARZANJI SHAMAL NOORI HASSAN
IPC: F04B9/111
Filed: 1998-11-24
Abstract: A pump system comprises a cylinder 1 and a piston 2 having an air-filled chamber 11. The piston 2 is forced downwards by the weight of water entering the cylinder 1 through inlet float valves 7 above the piston 2. At the bottom of the piston's travel, a mechanism (figure 8) operates to open valves 3 in the piston 2, allowing water to flow through passages in the piston 2 as it floats upwards under its own buoyancy. At the top of the travel, the mechanism (figures 9-11) operates to close the valves 3 as water below the piston 2 is drained from the cylinder 1 through valves 14, and the cycle is repeated. Reciprocation of the piston 2 causes a number of piston pumps 6 connected to the piston 2, to pump water through a one-way valve 5 and up a pipe 4. The pump system may be used for raising water from a river for irrigation or for power generation. For continuous flow, a number of pump systems may be used in combination.
Patent GB-2345786-A (GB)
Title: Testing floppy disks
Inventor: CHANG VAM
IPC: G11B20/18
Filed: 1999-01-16
Abstract: A methodology to test floppy disk unit having large storage capacity on a notebook personal computer by giving corresponding commands to a multi-purpose sink of the disk unit to confirm the normal connection between the sink and the disk unit, then operation capabilities of the disk unit against various types of diskette are tested while having the disk head to proceed read-out, write-in and seek on each track of a diskette in various movement modes, and finally to complete the test on the eject and format functions of the diskette by the disk unit for assurance of normal operation of each function by the disk unit.