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Patent GB-2271314-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing multilayer components
Inventor: MORI HARUHIKO
IPC: H01L41/083
Filed: 1993-09-29
Abstract: A ceramic laminate 13, which is obtained by stacking ceramic green sheets provided with conductor films 12, is charged in a die assembly 18 comprising an upper punch 14, a frame 15, and a base plate 16, and pressurized. In order to prevent the conductor films 12 from misregistration toward peripheral edge portions of the ceramic laminate 13 due to flowing of ceramic caused on the basis of pressure difference between the portion provided with the conductor films 12 and those provided with no such films the upper punch 14 comprises an outer peripheral portion 19 which comes into contact with the peripheral edge portions of the ceramic laminate 13 and a body portion 20 which comes into contact with its central portion. In a step of exerting a pressure, the outer peripheral portion 19 compresses the laminate 13 to a higher degree than the body portion 20, so that a substantially homogeneous pressure is applied to the overall laminate 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274097-A (GB)
Title: Automatic liquid sampler
Inventor: SMITH PETER JOHN
IPC: G01N1/10
Filed: 1994-02-21
Abstract: There is disclosed an automatic liquid sampler (10) which comprises a sampling chamber (11) having a sample inlet (12), chamber level control means (13) and a sample outlet (14), and a support (15) for the sampling chamber (11) having connectors (16, 17) mating with connectors (18, 19) on the chamber for the operation of the level control means, whereby the chamber (11) is readily detachable from and attachable to the support (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275979-A (GB)
Title: Anchorage for screws in plasterboard
Inventor: COUPE ROGER PATRICK
IPC: F16B13/00
Filed: 1994-03-09
Abstract: An anchorage for a screw in plasterboard 12 comprises a body 18 with a thread 34 formed thereon, a flange 20 at one end of the body and a drilling tip 30 having a diameter which is greater than the diameter of the end 24 of the body to which it is attached, so that debris from drilling can be accommodated. The tip 30 is connected by a neck 28 to the end 24, and there is a hole 36 in the neck for debris. The anchorage tapes from flange 20 to the end 24, and is made of plastics. The flange 20 has an annular recess 40 so that rapture occurs on overtightening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279679-A (GB)
Title: Rod and shell composite riser
Inventor: NANCE DONALD A
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: A riser section 22 for an oil or other fossil fuel floating platform is described having a high strength-to-weight ratio. The riser section includes a composite tubular shell 23 for conveying the drilling mud, production oil, etc. and resisting its radial pressure. Such section also includes, though, a plurality of rods 24 which extend along its length and act as tensile load carrying members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280754-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical detection of DNA hybridisation
Inventor: HALL GEOFFREY FRANK
IPC: C12Q1/6825
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting DNA hybridisation and may be suitable for the detection of genetic defects. The invention provides a method of DNA hybridisation detection without the use of radioactive isotopes and includes the steps of: denaturing a specimen of DNA; contacting the specimen with an electrochemical electrode; measuring a reference polarographic signal characteristic of ssDNA; contacting the sample with an oligonucleotide probe under conditions where hybridisation may occur; removing any excess reagents; obtaining a polarographic signal from the electrode and comparing the signal with the reference signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284468-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration equipment including a eutectic freezing arrangement
Inventor: PATRON OSCAR
IPC: F25D11/00
Filed: 1994-10-03
Abstract: Refrigeration equipment, particularly for domestic use, comprising one or more freezing chambers having at least one cooling element (10) and an auxiliary quick-freezing device constituted by an eutectic mass housed in a first plate (2) having at least one flat surface (3) is characterized in that a second plate (4), similar to the first plate and also filled with a eutectic mass, is associated with the first plate (2) and can be positioned removably on the first plate so that the two respective flat surfaces (3, 5) fit together. For example, a slice of meat may be located between the surfaces (3, 5). The first and second plates are preferably connected to one another by a hinge (6) fixed to two corresponding edges of the plates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284256-A (GB)
Title: Wavelength addressed network of fibre optic interferometric sensors
Inventor: FARHADIROUSHAN MAHMOUD
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 1994-11-09
Abstract: Apparatus for the measurement of one or more physical parameters, comprising a radiation source 1, fibre optic sensing network 5 which comprises a plurality of sensing interferometers 10 each of which includes wavelength filter means for selecting a band of wavelengths 11 from the source means 1 and converting the magnitude of physical parameters to a change in a sensor optical path length delay; a reference interferometer 7 for selecting a reference optical path delay; a wavelength selection means 8 for selecting one or more of the band of wavelengths 11 filtered by one or more of the sensing interferometers 10; and detection means 120 for converting the radiation selected by the wavelength selector 8 to a electrical signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285125-A (GB)
Title: Cooling and dust collecting apparatus for a machine tool
Inventor: KUDO SHOKIKU
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 1994-12-01
Abstract: Within a hood (11), pressurized cold air is injected from a cold air injection pipe (13) to a spindle (5) and a cutting tool (6) for a machine tool in order to cool them and at the same time air is sucked and discharged from the inside of the hood through a discharge port (14a) provided on the hood by means of a vacuum pressure produced by a sucking device. When air is discharged, a swirl is generated in the hood by discharged air and by a deflected air stream passing through a plurality of guide blades (12) provided at the open end (11a) of the hood. The cutting chips are floated up by the swirl and discharged together with air through the discharge port (14a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303849-A (GB)
Title: Process for making bicyclo-HMX
Inventor: ECK GENEVIEVE
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 1995-01-12
Abstract: The compound 2,4,6,8-tetranitro-2,4,6,8-tetraazabicyclo[3.3.0]octane (bicyclo-HMX) is synthesised by reaction of nitronium tetrafluoroborate with 2,4,6,8-tetraacetyl-2,4,6,8-tetraazabicyclo[3.3.0]octane in the presence of fluoride ions. Pure bicyclo-HMX can be obtained in an acceptable yield. Bicyclo-HMX is an explosive which can be employed as an explosive or propellent charge in solid pyrotechnic compositions.
Patent GB-2289653-A (GB)
Title: Airbag(s) made of plastic film - for head, knee, or child restraint
Inventor: BREED DAVID S
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1995-05-23
Abstract: To reduce weight, an airbag 100 is made of thin plastic film. Preferably, two layers 110 and 120 are made of different materials, like nylon, polyethylene, or polyester. These layers may be glued together; the outer layer may be Teflon (RTM). The airbag may be made of a number of tubes, which may be held together by a net 121; the net may be installed between inner and outer film layers. Kevlar (RTM) fibres may be sealed between the films, to strengthen them against tearing. (fig. 1C) The airbag may be used as a bag to protect knees, or a child sleeping across a seat. (fig. 4). This embodiment has a dedicated inflator - not shared with a head restraining bag. Fig. 6 shows deployment of a bag where a child seat is fitted. There are no vents in the film, as they would encourage tears; fig. 5 shows an inflation and deflation manifold. Port 515 and flap 516 control pressure within the airbag(s). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292218-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for determining the position at which a ball strikes the ground in a game of tennis
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN REUBEN
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 1995-07-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining, in a game of tennis, the point of contact of a service ball relative to a service line includes the steps of (a) monitoring a field of view along the service line and producing an electronic representation of an upper boundary of the ball as it passes through the field of view, (b) scanning the upper boundary of that representation progressively in the direction of the ball flight and determining at successive spaced positions along the path of the ball the angle of declination of the boundary, and (c) comparing successive values of that angle and noting the position of the ball at which that angle reduces relatively rapidly to a low or even a negative value. A preferred method determines and compares successive horizontal components (Fig. 9, N(H1)...N(H7)) of successive sections of the boundary which have successive equal value vertical components or as an alternative determines and compares successive vertical components (Fig. 10, (NV1)...N(V7)) which have equal horizontal components. The apparatus comprises a collimated light source 30 and an array of photo-detectors 44. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307185-A (GB)
Title: Deck of playing cards
Inventor: OBIAGO DANIEL CHUKWUEMEKA
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: A deck of playing cards which has a total of 168 playing cards in the deck and is made up the types of cards shown in Figures 1 - 72. The deck of playing cards is for use as a card game which can be played by 2 or more players. The card game should be played in seven stacks of cards. In this deck of playing cards, there are the following classifications/types of playing cards: ID Cards; Non-ID (Bonus) Cards; Star Prize Cards; Blocker Cards; Saver Cards; Destroyer Cards; Champion Cards; and Super Chance (Battle Agent) Cards. These cards all have various functional relationships for interacting between themselves when used during a card game. Each type of card or combination of cards is specifically valued according to point system in which its value ranges from 5 points to 1000 points. The value of each card together with the characteristics and design of the card is used to determine the type of card. In this deck of playing cards, each of the cards in the deck can be sold, bought, traded, auctioned, willing exchanged, compulsorily exchanged through a compulsory purchase order (CPO), or battled for and captured, for or by, another card in the deck.
Patent GB-2297068-A (GB)
Title: Drive for the wheels of a trailer
Inventor: HOYLE DAVID STANLEY
IPC: B62D59/02
Filed: 1996-01-16
Abstract: A drive system for an agricultural trailer, slurry tanker or similar which carry 4-10 tonnes and spread the load gradually utilises the PTO of the towing vehicle 2 to drive the wheels 44 of the trailer. The drive reaches a differential which incorporates a reduction train 26, 28. The differential either receives drive from a predifferential reduction stage such as a sprocket wheel train or provides drive to a gear reduction train such as an epicyclic hub gearbox 38. A clutch on one of the half shafts is operable from the towing vehicle to cancel the drive allowing corners to be turned safely.
Patent GB-2311713-A (GB)
Title: Reversible pocket in or for a garment
Inventor: MOORE ROSEMARY VANESSA AMELIA
IPC: A41D15/04
Filed: 1996-04-02
Abstract: A pocket 1 suitable for storing a garment is reversible such that, when the pocket is reversed and the garment is contained within the pocket, a secured flap 10 can be flipped over the mouth of the pocket to close the mouth and to retain the garment in place without having to use any other means of closure. The pocket may be separate from the garment to be stored therein, or it may be detachably secured to the garment or integral therewith. Also described are various other forms of pockets each with one or two closure flaps, as are applications of a pocket to a pair of trousers (Fig. 13), a T-shirt (Fig. 14) and a swimsuit (Fig. 15).
Patent GB-2299703-A (GB)
Title: Probe card locking device
Inventor: LEE DONG-SECK
IPC: G01R1/067
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: A probe card locking device of a probe station for testing a semiconductor wafer uses air supplied to the station to lock the probe card to a test head. A pair of cylinders 40 operated by air upwardly and downwardly operate support members 22 respectively connected to the cylinders to lock probe cards to frames 21. Thus, possible damage to the probe card and wafer is prevented.
Patent GB-2312822-A (GB)
Title: Animal handling apparatus
Inventor: CHISHOLM DAVID
IPC: A01K15/00
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: All animal handling apparatus comprises a belt 18 loosely supported by rollers 16 such that a recess is formed to hold an animal on its back. The apparatus comprises also a selectively pivotable frame 20 for holding the animal's legs and allowing access to ditferent regions of the body of the animal by pivoting the frame to different positions.
Patent GB-2306863-A (GB)
Title: Computer packet network transaction monitor/dsiplay
Inventor: WATANABE YUTAKA
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 1996-06-20
Abstract: A transaction tracing apparatus 10 collects and analyzes the performance of interactions between a server 12 and clients 14-1 through 14-n connected via a network. A collection filter is created by a filter creation module 24 according to instruction from a trace control module 18, and packet logs are collected by means of a line collection module. Further, an application log extraction module extracts application logs from packet logs by means of sequence matching using an extraction filter which contains a sequence filter, a performance analysis module 42 analyzes the application logs 41 using an analysis filter 38, and a graph display module 46 displays a graph of the results.
Patent GB-2302965-A (GB)
Title: Control of a forced flue gas fire
Inventor: KNIGHT CHRISTOPHER PHILIP
IPC: F23D14/72
Filed: 1996-07-04
Abstract: A gas fire is shut down or prevented from operating if the detected level of exhaust gas flow does not reach a required value when the the fan assisting the exhaust flow is operated at a first speed. The fan can be operated at a second, higher speed if the required level of exhaust flow is not achieved at the first speed and the fire disabled if the required level of exhaust flow is still achieved. The exhaust flow sensor can be a diaphragm pressure switch with its inputs spaced along the exhaust flue.
Patent GB-2307102-A (GB)
Title: High frequency module package
Inventor: WATANABE SHIN
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1996-07-16
Abstract: A high-performance low-cost functional module package is provided that handles microwaves or millimetre waves. The package comprises a laminated structure made up of a plurality of dielectric, e.g. ceramic, substrates 31, 32, 33, signal channels (25, 28) connected to signal conductors that are formed on one of the dielectric substrates and ground channels (24, 26, 27, 29) connected to ground conductors that are formed on another of the dielectric substrates. The channels are formed on side faces of the dielectric substrates and serve as terminals. Each pair of the ground channels (24 and 26, or 27 and 29) is arranged on opposite sides of a corresponding one (25 or 28) of the signal channels. The terminals are positioned between parts of the package to be connected to an external circuit board and the signal and ground conductors. The package may be used for a FET or capacitor and it is made airtight.
Patent GB-2303646-A (GB)
Title: Formation of mesh with projecting elements
Inventor: BARNES DAVID RONALD
IPC: B21D31/04
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: An intruder deterrent is formed from an expanded metal mesh material which has been modified to form an array of elements (12) projecting outwardly from the mesh in one or both directions. The mesh is formed with alternating single and double length cuts along each row and every third platelet (8) along each row is removed to form the elements (12).
Patent GB-2301358-A (GB)
Title: 6-aryl-(methyl-or methylidene)-quinoline derivatives as voltage-gated
Inventor: CROSSLEY ROGER
IPC: C07C217/74
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: This invention concerns a compound of generic formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where the dotted lines represent optional bonds with the nitrogen ring optional bonds being between one adjacent pair of ring atoms, R 3 is an optionally substituted C 6 -C 10 aryl or heteroaryl group; said aryl or heteroaryl radicals being optionally substituted by one or more substituents the same or different, R 4 represents hydrogen, or a group of formula -CR a R b R c where R a , R b and R c are independently selected from hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, optionally substituted C 6 -C 10 aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, C 1 -C 6 alkyl substituted by optionally substituted C 6 -C 10 aryl or heteroaryl; R' represents one or more optional substituents the same or different, selected from one or more of the following: halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 2 -C 7 alkoxycarbonyl, C 1 -C 6 hydroxyalkyl, CN, aminocarbonyl, C 2 -C 7 alkanoyloxy(C 1 -C 6 )alkyl, carboxy, C 2 -C 7 alkanoxyamino, optionally substituted C 6 -C 10 or heteroaryl or an optionally substituted (C 6 -C 10 aryl)alkyl or a heteroaryl alkyl radical; said aryl or heteroaryl radicals being optionally substituted by one or more substituents the same of different, and R" represents one or more optional mono- or di- valent substituents in the 5, 7 or 8 positions the same or different: monovalent substituents being selected from the following: C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 2 -C 7 alkanoyloxy, hydroxy, amino, C 2 -C 7 alkanoylamino, C 1 -C 6 alkylamino, C 1 -C 6 hydroxy alkyl, R" can also represent hydroxy in the 6 position (when the optional bond is absent); the di-valent substituents being selected from oxo (i.e. = O) and methylene (i.e. = CH 2 ); which compounds have pharmaceutical uses conferred by their ability to block voltage gated potassium channels.
Patent GB-2304215-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring cache-miss rates for power saving
Inventor: TAKAHASHI MASAFUMI
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: In a cache memory of set associative type data is distributed between several ways. Provided that the cache-miss rate is acceptable, some of the ways can be shut down thus saving power.
Patent GB-2304730-A (GB)
Title: Process for neutralization of petroleum acids using alkali metal trialkylsilanolate
Inventor: SARTORI GUIDO
IPC: C10G19/00
Filed: 1996-08-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating naphthenic acid-containing whole crudes or fractions thereof to reduce or eliminate their acidity by contacting the acidic whole crude at a temperature of from about 60{C to 170{C with a neutralizing amount of alkali metal trialkylsilanolates. The process has the additional benefits of reducing materials handling problems associated with treating crudes using liquid solvents and in reducing emulsion formation.
Patent GB-2317701-A (GB)
Title: Seal with integral pressure sensor
Inventor: BRNICEVIC VLADIMIR
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1996-08-22
Abstract: The seal between the opening in a container 1 and a cover 2 comprises a gasket 4 including an integral pressure sensing element 5. The output of the sensor 5 is indicative of the degree of compression of the gasket 4 and of the tightness of the cover. An alarm is generated when the degree of compression is too low indicating that a leak may occur or too high indicating that damage to the seal is possible.
Patent GB-2319500-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled luggage
Inventor: CHANG FU-CHIN
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: An item of wheeled luggage comprises a body 10 with at least one roller 71 mounted thereon, a wheeled base frame 20 secured to the bottom of the body and a locating frame 11 secured near the top of the body; a telescopic handle in the form of a pair of tubes 50 sliding in a pair of sleeves 40 which are joined by a transverse connecting bar 41 is pivotally connected to the base frame and a pair of sliding coupling devices are connected to the locating frame, a pair of handle sockets 51 and a pair of sliding blocks 61 sliding on the sleeves 40 such that the extension of the handle is linked to its pivoting through links 63,64 and 65.
Patent GB-2312455-A (GB)
Title: Tree test plug
Inventor: WONG HENRY
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 1997-04-07
Abstract: A test plug 10 for sealing a bore 12 within a tubing hanger 14 comprises an annular plug body 20 having an axial bore 22 extending therethrough, the axial bore 22 forming a tapered annular seat 24 and an enlarged receptacle 26 within the plug body; a plurality of support dogs 28 retractably mounted within corresponding slots 30 formed in the plug body 20 adjacent a lower portion of the receptacle 26; a mandrel 36 slideably received within the receptacle 26, the mandrel having a downwardly and outwardly facing cam surface 60 formed on a lower portion thereof, and a stinger 62 having a tapered closure member 66 adapted to be received in the annular seat 24, a spring 74 for biasing the closure member against the seat and a seal ring 80 for providing a fluid-tight seal between the closure member 66 and the seat 24; wherein each support dog comprises an inner bevelled edge formed on an upper portion thereof which preferably matches the cam surface 60 of the mandrel such that when the mandrel 36 is set the cam surface 60 will engage the bevelled edge and urge the support dogs 28 into an annular recess 16 formed in the tubing hanger 14 to thereby secure the test plug 10 within the tubing hanger; and wherein the mandrel 36 comprises an inwardly extending annular collar 40 and the stinger comprises an outwardly extending ring 68 forming a downwardly facing annular shoulder 70 which overlaps the collar 40 above the closure member 66. such that the closure member will not seal against the annular seat 24 unless the mandrel is fully set. and the mandrel 36 will release the closure member from the annular seat during retrieval of the test plug to thereby equalize the pressure above and below the test plug.
Patent GB-2324609-A (GB)
Title: System of determining a magnetic characteristic of a sample of material
Inventor: JONES DAVID GERAINT RHYS
IPC: G01R33/12
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A method and means 60 of evaluating a particular magnetic characteristic of a sample material 12 involves recording only the measurements which are required to determine the magnetic characteristic of interest from those forming the hysteresis loop of the said sample. The magnetic characteristic may relate to the maximum remanence, coercivity or squareness factor of the sample material 12. The means 60 comprises a pulsed field magnetiser 16 and a pulsing coil 14. The measurements of the applied magnetic field and / or magnetisation level of the sample are taken using sensing means 18, 22, 24, 52 and 54. Selected measurements are recorded by a control and display module 26 ready for processing to determine the magnetic characteristic of interest.
Patent GB-2321422-A (GB)
Title: Work holding apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN JEREMY
IPC: B25B5/00
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: A workpiece clamp comprises an upstanding pillar 28 having two relatively movable workpiece engaging jaws 36, 44 extending from, and carried by the upper end of the pillar. A drive 74 for effecting the movement of the jaws is located remote from the pillar and thrust transmitting means extends between the drive and one or both of the jaws, to effect relative movement. The drive transmitting means may comprise a rigid thrust transmitting member such as a rod or lever, or a flexible sheathed cable, a sheathed rod or an exposed rod, a chain or a set of levers operatively connected one to the other, or any combination thereof. In a preferred construction, the drive means is an air cylinder, and the thrust transmitting means comprises a sheathed cable.