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Patent GB-2270534-A (GB)
Title: Frame to sub-frame mounting by resilient projections
Inventor: DUFFIN RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: E06B1/62
Filed: 1992-09-14
Abstract: A panel frame assembly unit is described comprising, a sub-frame (1) built into a window aperture in a brick structure (2). Mounted in the sub-frame (1) is a glazed window frame (3) having a strip of spring steel (4) formed with resilient tabs (5) secured to the sides of frame (3) by self-tapping screws (6). The window frame with tabs is press-fitted into the sub-frame aperture following which the resilient tabs (5) spring outwards to engage a rib on the inner side of the sub-frame (1) to securely hold the window frame (3) in the sub-frame. The sub-frame is mounted in the structure (2) by stainless steel ties which slide in a groove of the extruded sub-frame. The extrusion has an inwardly facing peripheral slot (9) formed with projections. When the sub-frame is secured in the brick structure, a strip is secured in the slot (9) by a spring strip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271891-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor for fluorescent lampholder
Inventor: ARCHER JOHN RICHARD
IPC: H01R33/94
Filed: 1992-10-21
Abstract: An adaptor (100) for a fluorescent lamp holder has a male plug (102) of a first configuration, for example a PL type plug, and a female socket (104) of a second, different, configuration, for example a 2D type plug. The combination of plug and socket enables the adaptor (100) to convert a fluorescent lamp holder of a PL type which is adapted to receive connection means of a PL type fluorescent lamp into a lamp holder which is adapted to receive connection means of a 2D type fluorescent lamp. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263915-A (GB)
Title: Liquid-permeable topsheet for body fluid absorbent articles
Inventor: MURAKAMI MASAKI
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1993-01-18
Abstract: To control the flow of body fluid on the liquid-permeable topsheet of a body fluid absorbent article so as to follow a predetermined direction, the topsheet is made of thermoplastic synthetic resin comprising a plurality of first direction ribs 2 and a plurality of second direction ribs 3, the ribs 2 having curved sides 6 and the ribs 3 being connected with the sides 6 of the ribs 2 so that each pair of adjacent ribs 2 defines a groove 10 serving to guide the body fluid in the predetermined direction. The ribs 3 may also have curved sides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265011-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant composition measurements
Inventor: PRITCHARD COLIN LEONARD
IPC: G01N7/00
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: The composition of the working fluid in a refrigeration plant is monitored by simultaneously sensing pressure and temperature at at least one point in the plant where vapour and liquid phases of the working fluid are in substantial equilibrium. Signals from respective pressure and temperature monitors in a common sensing head 3 are fed to a computer 8 which gives a direct reading of the percentage of one component of the mixture, if there are only two. More than two components requires monitoring at two or more points in the plant where the conditions are different. The results may be used for optimising the plant operation or to indicate when the composition of the fluid, has passed outside predetermined limits, by preferential leakage of a light component, so that 'topping up' is needed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269831-A (GB)
Title: Floor drain
Inventor: MUETZEL PETER
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 1993-05-05
Abstract: A floor drain comprises a sectional element (1) which is inserted into the floor and a floor grating (2) which is substantially flush with the floor and covers the sectional element (1). The two side walls (3) of the sectional element that are perpendicular to the floor include a cross-sectional enlargement (5) in the manner of an undercut towards the sectional bottom (4). Preferably the cross-sectional enlargement (5) has a dovetailed profile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270519-A (GB)
Title: Trihydrate clarification aid for the bayer process
Inventor: MAHONEY ROBERT P
IPC: C01F7/148
Filed: 1993-09-02
Abstract: In a Bayer process for the production of alumina, the clarification of the alumina trihydrate slurry is improved by adding to the slurry an anionic water-soluble hydroxamated polymer e.g. in an amount 0.01 - 20 mg/l of slurry.
Patent GB-2270239-A (GB)
Title: Frequency sharing in multiple radiotelephone systems
Inventor: D AVELLO ROBERT F
IPC: H04B15/00
Filed: 1992-12-31
Abstract: A portable radiotelephone (101) cooperatively operates with a cordless base station (115) over the local coverage area using cellular frequency channels. Both the portable radiotelephone and the cordless base station scan the available channels to generate separate priority lists. The portable radiotelephone and the cordless base station categorize the available channels in its own priority list from best to worst. The priority list from both the portable radiotelephone and the cordless base station are combined to form a master priority list. The cordless telephone system then assigns the clearest available channel from the master priority list for use in the cordless telephone system. Thus, interference to and from the cellular system (103) and other users of the cellular frequencies is minimized and the need for frequency planning is eliminated.
Patent GB-2283340-A (GB)
Title: Memory module not storing parity bits
Inventor: CHAN JAMES
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 1993-10-28
Abstract: A memory module (20, Fig 3) contains a memory checker 50, which comprises a parity checker 51, a single bit storage 52 and a parity generator 53. Parity bits of incoming data are not stored, and parity bits for outgoing data are generated from the data by parity generator 53. If the parity bit of an incoming data byte is incorrect, the bit in storage 52 is set, whereby the calculated parity bit for the next outgoing byte is deliberately made incorrect; this causes an external parity checker (40) to generate a parity error interrupt (43). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273560-A (GB)
Title: Liquid level detection
Inventor: WOOD GEOFFREY
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 1993-12-15
Abstract: A liquid detection apparatus 1 comprising a reservoir 2 formed of a tubular body having end caps 6,7, a photoelectric sensor 19 for determining when the level of liquid in the reservoir 2 falls below a predetermined level, and a support assembly 4 having means 5 for ensuring that the end caps 6, 7 are retained in position against pressure in the reservoir 2. The detection apparatus 1 is advantageously used in a beverage dispensing system, and is operatively associated with an electrical circuit to prevent operation of liquid propelling means when beverage in the reservoir 2 falls below a predetermined value. The photoelectric sensor may comprise a source and detector in a transparent dome which internally reflects light from the source to the detector in the absence of liquid but permits the light to escape through the dome when liquid of similar refractive index is present. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275833-A (GB)
Title: Wall box
Inventor: DOHERTY PATRICK JOHN
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 1994-03-02
Abstract: A wall box, generally made of sheet metal, has a base (10) and four upstanding side walls (11). The box has an open front which is closable by a removable cover fastened to the box, for example by screws. A shield (530) shields any electrical conductors in the box from contact with, and potential damage by, the fastening means. The shield (530) may be formed from a piece of sheet metal deflected to form front, top and side panels 531, 522, 532, 533 respectively. Side panels 532 and 533 are also deflected to provide wings 532' and 533' respectively. Lugs 526 may be stamped out of side wall 11 to engage the wings 532' and 533', and a lug 553 is stamped from base 10 to engage front panel 531 of the shield 530. A shield may be separate from a screw-retainer of the box (figs. 1 to 3, figs. 4 to 6 not shown). Other embodiments disclose different shapes of shields and different organisations of shield, box and screw-retainer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288157-A (GB)
Title: Air turbine electricity generating apparatus eg for vehicles
Inventor: ROWE JOSEPH KENNETH
IPC: B60L8/00
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: The apparatus is for extending the range of battery operated electric vehicles by supporting the level of charge held in the batteries for a longer period thereby reducing the number of recharges from the mains supply. The apparatus comprises a duct 10 which is constructed in three parts: air or fluid intake 11, rear section 12, both being fixed to the vehicle, and a rotatable central section 13 fitted with turbine blades 14 and connected to an alternator 15 via a belt 16. Ducts can be fitted in parallel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279817-A (GB)
Title: A method of encapsulating components on a printed circuit
Inventor: JARVIS CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 1994-06-30
Abstract: Encapsulant material is applied to a component on a printed circuit 12, 13 by means of a stencil, conveniently in a screen printing process, to enable a known and repeatable quantity of encapsulant material to be deposited in order to minimize the thickness of the overall device. As well as the amount of material deposited a gasket 16 on the substrate 12 of the printed circuit can be used to control the spread of encapsulant on compression by a capping member for the encapsulant prior to curing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279701-A (GB)
Title: Port-controlled two-stroke crosshead engine
Inventor: RUSCH FRIEDRICH
IPC: F16C5/00
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: The piston 5 acts on a crankshaft 10 through a crosshead rod 6, a crosshead 7 mounted in a crosshead guide 8 and a connecting rod 9. A partition 11 includes a sleeve 12 protruding into the cylinder 4 from the crankcase 2, a space 15 between the sleeve exterior and the cylinder interior receiving the piston skirt 16. The crosshead guide 8 is formed on the inside of the sleeve 12 and overlaps the space 15. The rod 6 carries a plate 20 which is secured to the piston 5 and permits relative radial and rotational movement. A space 32 in the rod 6 and passages 33, 34 provide for oil cooling of the piston 5 from the crankcase space 29. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293263-A (GB)
Title: A compact disc storage magazine and disc selecting mechanism
Inventor: BURKILL VANCE
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1994-08-27
Abstract: An apparatus for storing recording media eg. compact discs is disclosed comprising a base unit 10 attached to a player housing 15, a magazine 11 for storing a plurality of discs 19, track means 16 along which the magazine 11 can slide relative to the base unit 10 and a selector 20 in the form of a pivoting arcuate finger which is arranged to lift a selected disc from the magazine 11 against the action of gravity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284593-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium alloy pallet
Inventor: NEFF LUDWIG
IPC: B65D19/38
Filed: 1994-11-25
Abstract: The object is to develop a pallet for transporting goods which are preferably packed in bags by means of a fork-lift truck or a crane, comprising of longitudinal and transverse members which are disposed horizontally in one plane, extend essentially in parallel and are held at a distance from one another by non-positive and/or positive connections. This is achieved by forming the longitudinal and transverse members (1 - 14) from hollow sections of an aluminium alloy of the AlMgSi type, with insertion openings (18, 19) for the penetration of the forks of the fork-lift trucks. Preferably lifting eyes (20) for a crane hook are provided on members (12 to 14). The sections are preferably made from bevelled plates bent into hollow sections and connected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284842-A (GB)
Title: Security post assembly
Inventor: BARTON WILLIAM GODFREY LUKES
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 1994-12-19
Abstract: A security post assembly comprises a base 12 for securing to the ground and having an internal cavity 20, and at least one post portion 14, 42 having attachment means 22 and locking means 28, 46. The attachment means is insertable in the cavity with the post in a first position, and thereafter movable to a second in-use position in which the post is locable to another post portion or to a fixture or the base to secure the attachment means within the cavity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289486-A (GB)
Title: An office building construction
Inventor: POWER MICHAEL
IPC: E04H1/06
Filed: 1995-01-04
Abstract: An office building construction (10) comprises a floor area (9) defined by front and rear (11, 12) and right side walls (14) and a left side area (13). The floor area includes a plurality of workstation groups (15, 15') located adjacent the front and rear walls. At least one of the workstation groups includes individual workstations (W) separated by a set of partition members (16) which further define a meeting area (17) associated with the respective workstation group. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284994-A (GB)
Title: Walking Aid
Inventor: CUNNICK ALAN
IPC: A61H3/02
Filed: 1993-09-17
Abstract: The disability aid (1, 11) comprises an elongate support arrangement (2, 3; 12) having a ground-engaging footrest (6, 14) extending transversely therefrom, the footrest (6, 14) being arranged to support the foot of a user. In one embodiment the support arrangement (2, 3; 12) comprises an elongate pole or rod provided with an 2 underarm crutch support (13) and/or a handle (9). In a preferred embodiment adapted to encourage the disabled person to use a damaged limb, the support arrangement (13) further comprises an elongate actuation member (17) pivotally connected to the remainder of the support arrangement (12). Pivotal movement of the actuation member (17) relative to the remainder of the support arrangement (12) causes the footrest (14) (and hence the users foot) to be carried over the ground surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291055-A (GB)
Title: Process for the treatment of waste or chemically contaminated soil
Inventor: BROWNSCOMBE THOMAS FAIRCHILD
IPC: A62D3/38
Filed: 1995-06-20
Abstract: A process for reducing the odorous effect of substances found at a waste-site is provided in which the media containing the odorous substance is partially oxidized, e.g. contacted with KMnO4, so that the substance is rendered substantially nonodorous without significant evolution of heat or odorous gases. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291247-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing apparatus
Inventor: PEDWELL CLIVE
IPC: G09F9/305
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus, e.g. in the form of a pillar font 1 or beer engine (17), has a logo plate 8 illuminated by light (12) from a fibre optic cable or tail. In alternative arrangements, the logo plate 8 may be clipped to the handle (18) of a beer engine (17, Figure 2), or to the plinth (20, Figures 3 and 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291839-A (GB)
Title: Floating dock
Inventor: MITCHELL GEORGE
IPC: B63C1/02
Filed: 1994-04-15
Abstract: A method of dry docking vessels comprising: (i) providing a floating dock (1) comprising: a main ballast vessel (3); a load supporting raft (2); the load supporting raft (2) and the main ballast vessel (3) being selectively attachable to each other, the main ballast vessel (3) and the load supporting raft (2) having separately variable buoyancy; (ii) submerging the main ballast vessel (3) and the load supporting raft (2); (iii) positioning a vessel (30) to be dry docked over the load supporting raft (2); (iv) increasing the buoyancy of the main ballast vessel (3) and the load supporting raft (2) so as to raise the vessel (30) out of the water, the main ballast vessel (3) at least in part stabilising and supporting the vessel (30), the raising of the load supporting raft (2) occuring simultaneously or alternatively at least in part subsequent to raising the main ballast vessel (3); and (v) optionally attaching or securing the vessel (30) to the supporting raft (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294829-A (GB)
Title: High voltage sensing unit
Inventor: BOWLEY ANDREW DAVID
IPC: G01R19/165
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: A high voltage sensing unit 10 has three inputs 12, 14, 16 which are connected to the resin bushings of the three phases 2, 4, 6 of a high voltage line. The leakage current detected by each input is converted into a voltage which is used to provide an output signal which switches between one of two levels in dependence on the line voltage being above or below a predetermined level. If the line voltage falls below the predetermined level, then the output signal is used to trip an alarm or other warning device. The system allows independent monitoring of each of the three phases and is ideally used with high voltage resin bushings having a capacitive foil layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295543-A (GB)
Title: Flat tubular covers for use in sleep the thermal insulation of which is adjustable by rotation of the tube
Inventor: FOTHERGILL IAN ROBERT
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 1995-12-01
Abstract: A cover for use in sleep (eg a duvet, blanket or sleeping bag) is tubular with different peripheral portions of different thermal insulating characteristic so that on rotation about the tube axis the overall characteristic of the tube, normally flattened, is changed. Various examples include one in which the characteristic changes continuously around the periphery. An example with six portions in two groups each of three portions 18a, 19a, 20 gives three conditions in which a central region has a uniform characteristic. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300738-A (GB)
Title: Precision time of day counter
Inventor: SCALO ALBERT D
IPC: H03K21/16
Filed: 1996-03-27
Abstract: A very high speed counter system operating at frequencies of up to around 800 MHz provides timing measurements with accuracies on the order of (1/f) seconds where f is the frequency of operation. The least significant bit of the counter 12 operates at the frequency of a first clock signal CLKO while the other higher order bits 14 operate at the frequency of a second clock signal CLKI where the second clock signal is one-half the frequency of the first clock signal and is inverted. Carry lookahead circuits connected between stages of the second counter 14 operate in conjunction with the clocking scheme to produce a high speed and accurate counter.
Patent GB-2319644-A (GB)
Title: A record carrier
Inventor: GREEN IAN MACDONALD
IPC: G07F7/08
Filed: 1996-11-23
Abstract: A record carrier has a secure first data storage means 2 storing a plurality of different identification numbers (or parts thereof) 12, 13, 14 in a sequence and a further data storage means 3 storing a further number. The identification numbers comprise successive integers, and the further number comprises the least significant digit of one of the said integers. The secure data storage means preferably comprises un-registered permanently structured magnetic tape. The further number is derivable in a predetermined way from only one of the identification numbers, thus identifying uniquely which one of the identification numbers is characteristic of the record carrier.
Patent GB-2307776-A (GB)
Title: Operation mode switching and head moving apparatus for a tape recorder
Inventor: YOSHIMURA TOSHIO
IPC: G11B15/10
Filed: 1996-11-28
Abstract: A reversible rotary drive motor 16 drives a control cam plate 80 forward and backward. The control cam plate 80 is provided with a head moving cam 90 and a mode selection cam 92. A tape direction switching mechanism (100, fig.2) and a FF/REW switching mechanism (120, fig.2) are controlled by a common mode selection cam 90. Thus a single control cam plate 80 may select various operation modes. The control cam plate 80 is operatively connected to a cassette loading cam plate (60, fig.2) and both are driven by a single drive motor 16. After a cassette loading, both cam plates are disconnected. This improves the construction of the control cam plate for controlling various operation modes, simplifies mechanisms installed in the apparatus, and reduces the size of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2309531-A (GB)
Title: Flexible printed circuit board housing structure for a camera
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: H05K3/28
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: A camera body has a fixed lens barrel block (12) slidably locating a barrel (16) to move along the optical axis. A curved wall (80a) of a film chamber (80) and a wall (12q) of the barrel block together with a fixing part (12m) define a space (81). A relief hole (12k) is formed in the barrel block to open into this space and a spring (82) is located in the space. The spring is attached to a portion (6f, 6g) of a flexible printed circuit board (6) which passes through the relief hole so that slack in the portion of the flexible printed circuit board is urged to be housed in the space.
Patent GB-2322637-A (GB)
Title: Ornamental fabric
Inventor: HUNG JUNG-TANG
IPC: D04D7/02
Filed: 1997-02-20
Abstract: An ornamental fabric is formed with spaced openings 11 and flaps 2 formed from the material cut round to make the openings, the flaps being raised above the plane of the fabric by thread networks 3 bridging the openings so as to represent e.g. flower petals. The fabric patterns may be embroidered on a ground material which may be soluble and subsequently dissolved out. Threads may connect the free ends of the flaps to the edges of the openings so as to cause the flaps to curl.
Patent GB-2312895-A (GB)
Title: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists
Inventor: HARTMAN GEORGE D
IPC: C07D401/14
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: 3(R)--2-(Piperidin-4-yl)ethyl -2-piperidon- 1 -ylacetyl-3(S)-(3-pyridyl)-B-alanine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as fibrinogen receptor antagonists.
Patent GB-2314784-A (GB)
Title: Constructional toy pieces
Inventor: ZHENG YU
IPC: A63H33/06
Filed: 1997-06-09
Abstract: An object is assembled by interconnecting a plurality of puzzle pieces. The object includes first and second puzzle pieces,12,14 each having a joint 16 positioned along a first outer side edge and having a substantially U-shaped mortise comprising a bottom edge, and first and second inner side edges extending from the bottom edge. The bodies of the first and second puzzle pieces are transverse to each other when the joint of the first puzzle piece is interconnected with the joint of the second puzzle piece. The joints may be set at different angles along the side edges and may be positioned at the corners of the puzzle pieces (figure 4). The surfaces and side edges of the pieces may carry decorative images (figure 6).
Patent GB-2312198-A (GB)
Title: Cord retractor mechanism
Inventor: BERTAGNA RICHARD A
IPC: B65H75/44
Filed: 1994-11-21
Abstract: A cord retractor comprises an elongate frame having first and second frame ends to which laterally spaced tracks 18, 20, 22, 24 are fixed and extend therebetween, a first pulley means 82, 84 mounted to the frame at the first end, a pair of movable supports mounted respectively in the tracks for movement between the frame ends, a second pulley means 60, 62 journalled to and positioned between the movable supports, means for urging the movable supports and the second pulley means towards the second frame end, and an intermediate cord storage section 90 wound over each of the pulley means wherein one end 92 of the cord storage section is fixed to one of the frame ends and the other end 106 of the cord storage section is provided with a free end which extends from the frame. Preferably, a latch means 126 releasably secures the movable supports in a latched position adjacent the first frame end, each of the supports having a low friction slide block 50, 52 slidably mounted in the tracks. The means for urging the movable supports and the second pulley means may comprise first and second spring wheels 66, 68 mounted to the frame at the second frame end, wherein first and second tension springs 70, 72 may pass over the spring wheels such that one end thereof may be secured to one of the slide blocks whilst an opposite end may be secured to the first frame end.