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Patent GB-2313161-A (GB)
Title: Turbine casing comprising axially connected rings with integral stator vanes.
Inventor: DODD ALEC GEORGE
IPC: F01D11/12
Filed: 1996-05-14
Abstract: A gas turbine engine casing 16 is made up of a plurality of coaxial ring members 19 connected in series. Each ring member 19: is provided with an integral array of radially inwardly directed stator vanes 18; extends frusto-conically away from the stator vanes on the inside; is provided with abradable seal material 22 at the joints above the rotating blades and has a flange 20 at each of its axial extents to facilitate the interconnection of the ring members by bolts 21. The casing rings have 'isogrid' reinforcing ribs on the outer surface and may be surrounded by glass fibre fabric for blade containment.
Patent GB-2315168-A (GB)
Title: Electrical adapter for connecting a cordless appliance to a base
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H01R33/94
Filed: 1996-07-08
Abstract: A cordless electrical appliances, particularly a hot water jug, in which a connector part is provided on the appliance base part for engaging with a complementary connector part that is provided on the appliance proper. The invention proposes the provision of an adapter (11) for connection to the connector part (2) that is provided on the appliance proper, the adapter (11) providing for electrical connection to the appliance base part at a level lower than would otherwise be the case and enabling the base connector part (10) to be reduced in height.
Patent GB-2305728-A (GB)
Title: Measuring apparatus for measuring a bearing height of a plain bearing half
Inventor: MURAKAMI HIROSHI
IPC: G01B5/02
Filed: 1996-09-03
Abstract: A measuring apparatus for speedily measuring a bearing height is disclosed. A plunger (16) of a movable cylinder (11) is extended with a test load P by a constant pressure applying mechanism S . The movable cylinder (11) is ascended from a receded position to a measuring position by a slide cam (8). A bearing half W disposed on a pushing member (31) is fitted in a receiving cavity portion (6a) of a standard tool (6) in such a manner that an end of the bearing half W slightly protrudes from the receiving cavity (6a). When the movable cylinder (11) slightly exceeds the measuring position, a plunger (16) is pressed for the length of the end protruded from the receiving cavity portion (6a). At this point, the bearing half W is held with the test load P . Thus, the bearing height can be immediately measured by a measuring means.
Patent GB-2316705-A (GB)
Title: Step ladder stabiliser
Inventor: SAXON ROBERT
IPC: E06C1/20
Filed: 1996-09-02
Abstract: A step ladder stabiliser comprising a step ladder and a pair of pivotable members 14, mounted at the top of the stiles 9 of the main frame, that may be held against the stiles by clips 10 when not in use and extend outwardly and downwardly when in a supporting position, terminating in feet adapted to engage a variety of surfaces without slipping.
Patent GB-2305109-A (GB)
Title: A jewellery/earring fastener with spiral stem and non-threaded backfitting
Inventor: STEELE ANDREW SIMON
IPC: A44C7/00
Filed: 1996-09-11
Abstract: A jewellery item such as an earring, includes a decorative portion 3 and a fastener comprising a stem 1 and a backfitting 2, one end of the stem being secured to the decorative portion 3. The stem is of rectangular cross-section which is twisted about its axis to provide a spiral path, and the heart-shaped backfitting has in a base 5 thereof an opening 8 of rectangular section and of a size to fit closely over the rectangular section free end portion of the stem, to allow the backfitting to be screwed onto the twisted, spiral path so that it moves therealong to retain the earring in position in use. Opposite arm portions 6A, 7A of the backfitting engage the stem and provide sufficient frictional resistance to prevent/resist unintentional releasing rotation of the backfitting along the stem. The backfitting is produced from a blank (2A, Fig. 6) in which the opening 8 is formed prior to the blank being folded into the heart shape of the backfitting or alternatively formed in the finally shaped backfitting.
Patent GB-2305948-A (GB)
Title: Ground bolts
Inventor: RUMNEY JOHN LLOYD
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: A ground bolt comprises a shaft 13, a screw member 14 fast with said shaft, a reaction member 15 and means 17 to apply a rotational torque. The screw may take the form of spiral metal flighting welded at or near the lower end of the shaft, which may be pointed 13A, and the reaction member may be a plate fast with the shaft, or a captive sliding fit thereon; the plate 15 and flighting 14 cooperate to compress the soil between them to give enhanced securement. Nut 17 may be replaced by various fitments, e. g. an upstanding screw thread or inverted U shape or pillar for the attachment of a signpost, or a hook, or several bolts may coact with one large reaction plate, which may have secured thereto a socket for a fence post. A socket spanner may be used to insert the ground bolt.
Patent GB-2318150-A (GB)
Title: Adsorption gas dryer two stage silencer with integral by-pass
Inventor: WALKER BRIAN
IPC: B60T17/00
Filed: 1996-10-09
Abstract: An adsorption gas dryer two stage silencer with an integral by-pass valve which controls the discharge of a pressurized gas from a container so as to control the rate of discharge, the noise dissipation and, having reduced the pressure to a significant level, by-pass a silencer element in order to prolong the life of the element and eliminate build up of back pressure. The silencer comprises a distribution tube 6 with cross drilled orifices, a silencer element 4, a by-pass valve, a shuttle 3 and spring 7 for closing the valve under high pressure and an end flow cap 1 for releasing the gas to the environment. Baffles may be placed over the cross drilled orifices to protect the silencer element from the high pressure gas.
Patent GB-2319569-A (GB)
Title: Unloading gas compressors
Inventor: DURRANT J J
IPC: F04B49/02
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: A piston and cylinder air compressor is provided with a governor pressure operated unloader valve which provides venting from the compression chamber 6 of the compressor for interrupting the supply of compressed air therefrom when not required, the unloader valve comprising a pressure responsive valve member 15 biased towards its closed position by a spring 18 and also by pressure from the compression chamber 6 admitted to a region 20. To open the valve, governor pressure is supplied to a chamber 23 so as to act over a pressure responsive area opposed to the spring 18 and the pressure in the region 20. Pressure is admitted to the region 20 via a one-way valve 26 which substantially isolates said region from the dead volume of the compressor. During off-load periods the pressure in the region declines, resulting in an improvement in the off-load efficiency.
Patent GB-2323908-A (GB)
Title: A drive chain assembly
Inventor: CHRISTMAS MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: F16H55/26
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: A drive chain assembly comprises inner links 1 pivotally connected to outer links 2 by connecting pins 3. The outer links 2 each have a formation 5 engageable by complementary formations on drive means 7. When the drive means is operated the chain is moved in a rectilinear direction. The formation of each outer link may define a rack 6 that is engageable by a driving pinion. Alternatively there may be a formation on an upper or side face of the outer link engageable by a worm wheel. The outer links may be disconnected from one end and reassembled at the other. The in-line drive significantly reduces chain wear and improves accessibility for service and maintenance.
Patent GB-2310679-A (GB)
Title: Method of installing a liner
Inventor: YOKLEY JOHN MARK
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: A method of installing a liner in a cased borehole includes lowering a liner, liner hanger, liner hanger setting tool, liner packer 40, and liner packer setting tool 60 into a borehole on a work string. The liner hanger is set optionally hydraulically or mechanically. The liner is cemented within the borehole and the liner packer 40 is set by the liner packer setting tool 60 either hydraulically or mechanically, or hydraulically and mechanically. The liner packer setting tool 60 comprises an actuator piston 152 whose contact members 180 slide the packing element 90 past cement by-pass ports 80, compressing the packing element 90 against shoulders 68 to sealingly engage the cased borehole. The inner mandrel and the liner packer setting tool may be retrieved from the borehole after the packer is set. Apparatus for setting the liner packer is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2316258-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for viewing panoramic three dimensional scenes
Inventor: LIPSCOMB JAMES S
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A computer system generates a cylindrical environment map comprising a plurality of elements and associated information pertaining to images of a panoramic scene by storing in memory information associated with elements of a side image of the panoramic scene and information associated with elements of a top image and/or bottom image of the panoramic scene. For at least one element of the cylindrical environment map, if the element of the cylindrical environment map corresponds to an element of the side image, the information corresponding to the element of the side image is associated with the element of the cylindrical environment map. However, if the element of the cylindrical environment map corresponds to an element of the top image (or bottom image), the information corresponding to the element of the top image (or bottom image) is associated with the element of the cylindrical environment map. The information associated with elements of the side image, top image and/or bottom image may be colour of the panoramic scene at the element, depth of the panoramic scene at the element, or an action related to the element. Also presented is a computer system that renders a view of such a cylindrical environment map for display.
Patent GB-2328125-A (GB)
Title: Network control system
Inventor: HEDIN HANS
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 1997-08-08
Abstract: There is disclosed a network node, and a method of operation thereof, for use in, for example, an ISDN network. The node receives messages which include mandatory elements (without which the message cannot be processed), and optional elements (without which the message may still be processed) The mandatory elements are decoded at 26 and checked at 28 for errors and, only if they are present and error-free are the optional elements decoded and checked for errors. Under control of a processor 32, message heads and information heads are decoded and checked for errors before respective information body of a sequence of information elements are allowed to be processed.
Patent GB-2316356-A (GB)
Title: Board splitting apparatus
Inventor: WRIGHT KEVIN CHARLES
IPC: B27L7/00
Filed: 1997-08-13
Abstract: Apparatus for separating layers of laminated boards, such as are found in flanges (10) of cable drums, comprises a support table (22) for a laminated board, powered wedge means (32) arranged for movement to intervene between two layers of the board and an end stop (36) to prevent the laminated board moving in the same direction as the wedge means. One or more hydraulic cylinders drives the wedge means.
Patent GB-2320778-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory device
Inventor: TAKEMAE YOSHIHIRO
IPC: G11C11/409
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes memory cells, word lines connected to the memory cells, bit lines BLO connected to the memory cells CELL, and a first circuit 44 1 which resets the bit lines to a reset potential which is based on data read in a previous read cycle. Further embodiments are described (Figs 9, 11, 15, 17, 20 and 23). A further aspect relates to a semiconductor memory device (Figs 27-29) having a circuit which sets a pair of data buses to a floating state when data includes a bit to be masked and inhibited from being written into a memory cell.
Patent GB-2332058-A (GB)
Title: Electrode with aminoacid polymer coating
Inventor: VADGAMA PANKAJ MADGANLAL
IPC: G01N27/30
Filed: 1997-12-05
Abstract: Sensor devices comprising a working electrode carrying a coating of an aminoacid polymer with a layer superimposed upon it to maintain it in place. The layer is preferably of diamond-like carbon ("DLC"). The electrodes are especially applicable to the analysis of liquid media to detect their ethanol content by electrolytic analysis. The preferred combination is poly-lysine on platinum, with a DLC coating 0.01 to 5 um (preferably 0.5 to 2.0 microns) thick, and the preferred procedure is by pulsed amperometric detection ("PAD"). The DLC coating stabilises the coating of poly aminoacid against being dislodged by acidic media during use. The device is especially applicable to monitoring and measurement of fermentation media, with reduced interference by any sugars present. The combination of the poly aminoacid and DLC gives a sensor which is stable enough to be heat-sterilised and have good pH independence and selectivity to minimise interference by other components, e.g. sugars.
Patent GB-2332159-A (GB)
Title: Stretch film packaging
Inventor: SOLE DE LA FUENTE ANTONIO
IPC: B65D81/28
Filed: 1997-12-11
Abstract: A stretch film packaging for use in ensiling forage or hay to subsequently provide feed for cattle; sheep and horses during winter is provided with a pest deterrent such that on wrapping of a bale of foodstuff by the stretch film the presence of the deterrent substance deters or prevents mechanical damage caused to the stretch film by birds or vermin. The deterrent may be applied with a solvent, which is evaporated to form a coating prior to winding or rolling the film.
Patent GB-2335041-A (GB)
Title: Detecting leaks in pipes
Inventor: ROY KEITH JOHN
IPC: G01M/
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: An apparatus for permanently or semi-permanently fitting to an underground water pipe 15,16 for detecting leaks therein, comprises a hydrophone 26 mounted to acoustically monitor water flowing along the pipe 15,16 and means 29 for analysing a parameter of the output signal of the hydrophone 26 and for generating an alarm signal, in the event that the parameter is above a maximum value or below a minimum value. The apparatus further comprises a radio transmitter for transmitting the alarm signal to a remote receiver, so as to indicate the detection of a leak. The maximum and minimum values are preferably calculated using historical data obtained from the hydrophone 26, so that the values are automatically adjusted to suit location of the apparatus. In use, a plurality of leak detection apparatus can be Installed to pipes at various locations around a geographical area of supply. Once a leak has been identified in an area, it is then a relatively simple matter to more precisely determine where in the area should be surveyed using a conventional leak detector. Thus, the need to survey the whole of the area using a conventional leak detector is avoided.
Patent GB-2327620-A (GB)
Title: Pool player stance training mat
Inventor: COLAK JOHN
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1998-07-22
Abstract: A mat 4 for training proper stance for a pool player comprises linear indicia 12 marked thereon for alignment with respect to a cue 10 held by the player, hand position indicia 14 marked on the linear indicia for positioning of the mat directly below the player's rear hand when properly held on the cue, and indicia 18, 20 for proper location and orientation of the player's right and left feet when the mat has been oriented and positioned with respect to a cue and a cue ball to be hit on the basis of the linear and hand position indicia. The feet indicia maybe at 60 to each other and may have several different indicia for different sized players. The mat may be used in conjunction with spots (21,22, Fig.3) placed on the table which are used for alignment of the mat.
Patent GB-2330987-A (GB)
Title: Transmission power control circuit
Inventor: AKIYA MAKOTO
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 1998-10-14
Abstract: A power control circuit includes a plurality of antennas (5,6), providing reference voltages (9A, 9B) respectively, and an amplifier section (1 and 2) for amplifying a transmission signal to produce a transmission output signal. A first switch (4) selects one of the antennas in response to a switch control signal such that the output signal is outputted from the selected antenna. A detecting unit (3 and 15) detects a detection voltage for the output signal. A second switch (9) selects one of the reference voltages in response to a switch control signal. A correction circuit (7 and 8) controls the amplifier section based on the detection voltage and the selected reference voltage such that the output signal has a predetermined power level. A further aspect of the invention is shown in figure 5. Control circuit (24) generates a control signal output to switch (21) so that antennas (5,6) are connected to the output lines in a transmission mode and, to a reception field level detecting circuit (22) in a reception mode. Comparator (23) compares the reception field levels and outputs the comparison to switches (4 and 9) in order to select the antenna with the strongest reception.
Patent GB-2341253-A (GB)
Title: A high-speed dual port synchronous memory device
Inventor: LEE HO-CHEOL
IPC: G11C11/4096
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: In a high-speed synchronous memory device having a dual port, a data input buffer 33 buffers the data received through the first port and transmits the buffered data to a memory cell array 31 synchronously with a first clock signal CLK1. A first data output buffer 35 buffers the data output from the memory cell array 31 and outputs the buffered data to the outside through a first port DQ synchronously with the first clock signal. A register 36 temporarily stores the data output from the memory cell array 31. A second data output buffer 37 buffers the data output from the register 36 and outputs the buffered data to the outside through a second port synchronously SDQ with a second clock signal CLK2.
Patent GB-2337974-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor for a printing station
Inventor: POLLONI ROBERTO
IPC: B65B61/26
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: A conveyor for stabilizing packets 2 of cigarettes coming off a packing machine, whereby each packet 2 is fed along a stabilizing path and through a marking station S by a pair of opposite facing conveyor belts 11 partly engaging respective opposite minor lateral surfaces 4, 5 of the packet 2; and a laser marking unit 32 is mounted at the marking station S to impress a progressive code C on a portion 29, left exposed by the respective conveyor belt 11, of one of the minor lateral surfaces 4, 5 of the packet 2. The laser marking unit 32 comprises a deflecting device 36 to intercept and deflect polerized laser beam 34 onto the end portion 26 of surface 4 of packet 2.
Patent GB-2351013-A (GB)
Title: Sink or bath plug-hole cleaner
Inventor: CLAXTON MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: A47L25/00
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: A plug-hole cleaner comprises a body providing a handle 1 and a base 2, to which a pad 3 presenting a micro-hook surface is detachably connected. The base has a central recess for receiving a central screw of a plug-hole grille, and the pad 3 may conform to convex surface. An extension (5) may be provided, having a central bore (10) for use with sinks with a lever operated plug. The whole device may be biodegradable, or the detachable micro hook pad may be detached and discarded.
Patent GB-2351956-A (GB)
Title: Anti-dazzle visor extension
Inventor: TUNNICLIFF ARTHUR FREDERIC
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 1999-07-15
Abstract: An anti-dazzle visor extension comprises a sheet 1 of a transparent or semi-transparent glare reducing material attached by means of a retainer 21 and hinge 13 to a clip 11 that fits onto the lower edge of a vehicle sun visor. Two such clips are used to secure the extension to the sun visor.
Patent GB-2341947-A (GB)
Title: Torque control for a lean burn engine with a NOx trap
Inventor: KOLMANOVSKY ILYA V
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 1999-09-16
Abstract: A lean burn engine with a NOx trap 26 in the exhaust system is also supplied with a torque control system which utilises a supplemental torque apparatus 34. Sensors connected to the exhaust manifold sense the state of the exhaust gas and an electronic control unit 16 determines from these when to begin purging of the NOx trap. Purging is carried out by controlling an engine mode transition from a lean to a rich air/fuel ratio for a predetermined time period, and then returning the engine to lean burn mode. During this period of enrichment, the torque control system ensures that the desired torque output of the engine is maintained, and the extra torque generated is stored in the supplemental torque apparatus. The stored energy can then be controllably released once the air/fuel ratio is returned to its lean value. The supplemental torque apparatus 34 may be an electric alternator-starter device operatively connected to the output shaft of the engine, and to a battery 38. Alternatively, the engine may be a hybrid engine, in which the supplemental torque apparatus operates to apply regenerative braking.
Patent GB-2357602-A (GB)
Title: Memory controller for a memory array comprising different memory types
Inventor: AHO ARI
IPC: G06F12/06
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: Memory controller 2 controls the transfer of data to and from a memory array 4 which includes at least a first and second types of memory 42,44, having different signalling protocols and being addressed by different address ranges. The first type of memory is preferably a burst mode type, e.g. flash memory or Mask-ROM, and the second type is preferably an SDRAM. Address decoder 22 receives 220 a memory access request including the address of the memory array to be accessed, and outputs the address 222 and a sub-controller select signal CS which selects an appropriate sub-controller from first and second sub-controllers 24, 26, on the basis of the address. The appropriate sub-controller then generates the appropriate memory access protocol signals. The address information (i.e. ranges and type of memory) may be hardwired into the address decoder 22 or downloaded from boot ROM 29 or via an external interface during boot up, and may be configurable. The memory controller may be used in electronic devices such as telephones and communicators.
Patent HU-T63503-A (HU)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing spatial picture
Inventor: BALOGH TIBOR
IPC: G03H1/00
Filed: 1992-02-07
Abstract: The method comprises the steps of modulating the intensity of a spatially coherent light ray, pref. a laser beam by a 3D video signal by a signal containing three dimensional picture information. The modulated laser ray (22) is directed by controlled deflection (30) into pixels (42) defining a light emitting surface (40). - The ray is deflected to be emitted from every pixel of the light emitting surface to a number of directions. The directions define a given field of view. The deflection to the various directions is carried out so that the instant value of the intensity of the laser ray emitted from the pixels in any of the directions of the field of view corresponds to the information content of the 3D video signal related to the concerned direction.
Patent HU-T68260-A (HU)
Title: Plant for producing bricks made of ceramic material
Inventor: LINKE WALTER
IPC: B28C9/00
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A plant for producing bricks made of ceramic material has a device (12) for preparing the ceramic material with water and steam, a device (14) for pressing the bricks, a device (18) for drying the bricks and a device (34) for baking the dried bricks. In addition, a device (22) is provided in which the emissions from the drying device (18) are condensed.