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Patent GB-2295152-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of a library of compounds by solid-phase synthesis
Inventor: KOBYLECKI RYSZARD JUREK
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 1994-11-18
Abstract: A method of making a library of compounds comprises the following steps:   (a) individually identifying a plurality of discrete reaction zones defined on laminar solid support material;   (b) charging each of said reaction zones with a starting material; (c) sub-dividing the reaction zones into at least two initial batches; (d) applying at least two different reagents, one to each of the reaction zones in each initial batch, and recording the identity of those reaction zones to which each of said different reagents is applied; (e) subjecting all reaction zones to reaction conditions which promote reaction to completion; (f) further sub-dividing the reaction zones into at least two alternative batches; (g) applying at least two different reagents, one to each of the reaction zones in each alternative batch, and recording the identity of those reaction zones to which each of said different reagents is applied; (h) subjecting all reaction zones to reaction conditions which promote reaction to completion, and   (i) repeating steps (f) to (h) inclusive as many times as desired.   The solid support may comprise paper prepared from cellulose comprising an amino group, obtained by reaction of the cellulose either with an amino precursor, followed by generation of free amine which is blocked by a protecting group, or with a compound having a protected amine group, followed by deprotection. The lamina may comprise a functionalised resin (aminomethylpolystyrene) sandwiched (with a polyethylene) between porous inert sheets (non-woven fibrous polypropylene).
Patent GB-2297479-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable safety seat
Inventor: ROBINSON DEBORAH
IPC: B60N2/14
Filed: 1995-01-17
Abstract: A safety seat for securing an individual who is substantially smaller and lighter than an adult i.e. a child, comprises: an outer chassis 14 adapted to be secured to a vehicle seat by a safety belt normally providing for the securing of an adult to the vehicle seat on a travelling alignment relative to an axis of the vehicle; an inner chassis 15 adapted to receive a seat 11 or other receptacle for the individual including means for securing an occupant of the seat to the inner chassis; coupling means 16 between the outer and inner chassis to enable the outer chassis to be rotated between a first, loading alignment of the inner chassis relative to the outer one; and a second, working, alignment of the inner chassis relative to the outer one whereby the coupling 16 serves to provide for positive connection between lower parts of inner chassis and the outer chassis by way of pins 20 and recesses 23; the loading alignment serving to direct the inner chassis towards an access point for the vehicle; the working alignment serving to direct the inner chassis towards the travelling alignment of the vehicle seat; and a locking device whereby the inner chassis can be secured relative to the outer chassis at least when the inner chassis is in its working alignment.
Patent GB-2287800-A (GB)
Title: Fluid silencer
Inventor: MCDOUGALL DAVID BROWN
IPC: F15D1/06
Filed: 1995-03-01
Abstract: A fluid silencer (6) comprises a flexible tubular member (1) having at least one fluid inlet (17, 18) at a first end thereof, at least one fluid outlet (22, 25) and attachment means for attaching the fluid inlet(s) (17, 18) to the tap(s) (17, 18) of a fluid outlet system. The silencer reduces the noise caused by, for example, the downwards flow of water into a bath (20). The fluid silencer may include a sensor (10) and an output device (3) for measuring and communicating the water level and/or temperature, and the output device may include an alarm. The silencer is weighted by weights (15) in order to ensure that is not buoyant, and may include internal structure to retard the descent of fluid flowing therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287377-A (GB)
Title: Digitally controlled ringer signal generation
Inventor: OPREA DAN R F
IPC: H04M19/04
Filed: 1992-06-08
Abstract: A method of producing an alarm or ringing a telephone comprising designating a different ringing signal for each of a group of persons, storing a digital code corresponding to each different ringing signal in a memory, receiving a ringing enable signal containing a designation of a particular person, retrieving the corresponding code from said memory and enabling a ringing signal generator to effect a particular ringing signal corresponding to the code.
Patent GB-2288579-A (GB)
Title: Resilient mounting of a rack-and-pinion steering system
Inventor: BRUHL HUBERT
IPC: F16C27/06
Filed: 1995-04-19
Abstract: The rack-and-pinion steering system is mounted by two bearings which are arranged upright and at a great distance from one another at the ends of the steering gear casing. The bearings have bearing bodies 15 which are V-shaped or Y-shaped in longitudinal section. One upper and one lower bearing body 15 together with damping elements 16 are in each case arranged symmetrically and in alignment with one another in the top and bottom parts respectively of a bearing guide 14, with the smaller end faces of the V-shaped or Y-shaped bearing bodies 15 facing one another. The wall thickness of the resilient members 16 is greater in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Through the upright arrangement of the bearing bodies with damping elements the latter are subjected axially to compressive stress and at the same time also to shear stress, and the desired great stiffness and spring hardness in the vertical direction and also in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle are thereby achieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297166-A (GB)
Title: Stiffened MRI gradient coil assembly
Inventor: KAUFMAN LEON
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 1996-01-16
Abstract: A gradient coil former is stiffened by a triangular grid 40 which may be attached to the former or formed integrally with the former. The increased coil assembly rigidity reduces the acoustic noise generated during coil operation. The grid comprises a hexagonal pattern of ribs and triangular spaces. The grid may be attached to the former by bonding or fastening. The grid may be covered (figures 7-11) and may be adapted to cylindrical or open access MRI systems. The ribs may be fabricated from epoxy resin material.
Patent GB-2313158-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing soda water
Inventor: GULLIVER JONATHAN P
IPC: F04D13/02
Filed: 1996-05-13
Abstract: Soda water dispensing system comprises a mixing chamber 2, means 3,4 to supply the mixing chamber with water and carbon dioxide gas respectively to form soda water, a soda water chiller unit 6, and a pump 8 to pass the soda water from the chiller unit to the dispenser unit 7, the pump being a regenerative pump made of plastics material and driven by an electric motor (34, Fig 2) through a magnetic coupling 10. As shown, the pump impeller (21, Fig 3) is of thermoplastic material and comprises short, radial blades (22) cooperating with channels in pump body (18). The magnetic coupling comprises a driving magnet (30) disposed coaxially about a driven magnet (31) and separated therefrom by a plastics housing (23).
Patent GB-2301097-A (GB)
Title: Anti-Bridging Chute Assembly
Inventor: PRESTON HUGH
IPC: B02C13/286
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: Bridging caused by rock jammed in a chute (16, Fig 1) of a crusher (10) is freed by operation of a door member (34) inset in a wall of the chute and carried by a frame (32) movably mounted on a pair of toggle links (36, 38) and a locating link (40) under the action of a hydraulic cylinder (42). The toggle action produces plane parallel motion of the door (34) and also provides self-locking. Preferably, the chute has two tapered and two parallel side walls and doors are provided in both side walls. The doors can be opened together or separately. Preferably an additional safety lock such as tapered pins (44, Fig 3) are provided. Preferably the crusher is a rotary impact crusher.
Patent GB-2305248-A (GB)
Title: Induction well logging instruments
Inventor: BEARD DAVID
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: Apparatus for use in determining the phase and amplitude response of a receiver amplifier in an induction well logging system comprises a signal generator 18 for supplying a first oscillating signal (e.g. a 10kHz square wave) to a transmitter coil 8 and for providing a second signal having a known phase and amplitude relationship to the first signal at a different frequency (e.g. a 160kHz sine wave). A mixer 20 combines a portion of the second signal with the signal received by receiver coil 10 in response to the first signal and the combined signal is amplified by receiver amplifier 28. The spectral content of the output from the amplifier is determined by a discrete Fourier transform analyser 38 to provide a spectrum 48. A mixer 24 combines the first and second signals from the signal generator and the spectral content of this signal combination is determined to provide a spectrum 46. Comparison of the two spectra allows the phase and amplitude response of the receiver amplifier to be determined.
Patent GB-2307496-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for retrieving a whipstock
Inventor: REHBOCK HANS H
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 1996-10-10
Abstract: A retrieval tool for whipstocks has a latch 50 for engaging a slot 66 in the whipstock 64, the latch being retractable into the tool during run-in by the application of hydraulic pressure, and a locking pin which securely fastens the whipstock 64 and retrieving tool together. The hydraulic pressure also has a cleaning action on the top of the whipstock 64 and the retrieving slot 66 to facilitate engagement. An offset stabilizer (not shown) is provided to ensure proper initial orientation and to avoid sticking the tool. A joint of drillpipe or heavyweight drillpipe is run above the eccentric stabilizer. An overshot design is also disclosed using a similar hydraulically actuated latch assembly where the latch grabs the whipstock without having to use an opening therein if for any reason the opening has been fouled with debris or damaged due to milling. Generally, release from the whipstock cannot occur unless hydraulic pressure is reapplied to release the latch and locking pin, thus allowing them to retract toward the body of the retrieval tool.
Patent GB-2321038-A (GB)
Title: Trailer
Inventor: REYNOLDS STEVEN JOHN
IPC: B62D63/08
Filed: 1997-01-09
Abstract: A trailer 4 has a forwardly mounted track 6 on which a mounting 8 is movable, the mounting including couplings connected by conductors and/or conduits (10) to trailer power devices and adapted for coupling to tractor connectors (14,Fig2). The conductors/conduits 10 are flexible to allow the mounting 8 to move. Preferably the mounting is suspended from the track by rollers and is prevented from rotating with respect to the track. The arrangement prevents snagging of connectors and assists connection of the trailer to tractor connectors.
Patent GB-2324469-A (GB)
Title: Sterile envelope for medical equipment
Inventor: COCKBURN JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: A sterile envelope (2) for providing a sterile covering over an item of medical equipment (1) such as an ultrasound probe has a sterile inner surface (3) and an unsterile outer surface (4) and is rupturable and evertable over the probe (1) so that the sterile inner surface (3) becomes the outer surface. Before eversion the envelope is sealed and is ruptured (8) at one end by pressure build-up as the probe (1) is applied. Ultrasound jelly (6) is contained in the sterile interior of the envelope. In another embodiment the envelope is attached by its open mouth to the interior of a cardboard tube which facilitates insertion of the probe, in this case without eversion of the envelope.
Patent GB-2309853-A (GB)
Title: Method for interconnection of tv and information service through telecommunications network
Inventor: BRADLEY GRAHAM CAMERON
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1996-09-16
Abstract: A system is provided which allows a television viewer to be quickly and easily connected to an information service while watching a program. The information service is either an advertiser of other form of information service being related to the program being viewed. The information used to connect the viewer over a telecommunications medium can come from different sources and does not interfere with regular video program viewing. The information service may be for product information or retail sales. A fee or commission for providing the automatic connection between the television viewer and the information service is collected. Control over the automatic connection between viewers and information services is exercised for the purposes of collecting fees or commissions. The telecommunications connection to the information service can be by regular audio telephone communication or by data communication to a digital data server, or a mixture of both.
Patent GB-2330854-A (GB)
Title: A method of transporting and installing an offshore structure
Inventor: JACKSON GORDON
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: A method of transporting and installing an offshore structure 2 comprising transporting the offshore structure 2 to the installation site by barge 24 with at least a portion of the structure being supported under the barge, and lowering the offshore structure to the water bed. As shown the offshore structure is attached to the barge 24 using strand jacking means 28 which also serve to lower the structure to the water bed. The offshore structure comprises a steel tower 8 arranged at one end of a concrete base 4 which is provided with a counterweight 16 at the opposite end. The tower 8 is bolted to the base 4 (see Figs 7 and 8).
Patent GB-2323979-A (GB)
Title: Electrical back boxes
Inventor: CHALLIS MICHAEL WILLIAM
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 1998-02-02
Abstract: The invention provides an electrical back box (10) having a cavity (11) of circular plan form, the cavity being defined by a substantially circular base (21) and a cylindrical wall (12) extending from the base, an outwardly depending flange (20) extending around the cylindrical wall at its end opposite to the base, and a pair of engagement lugs (13, 14) on the outside of the cylindrical wall, opposed across the cylindrical wall and resiliently mounted thereto whereby the lugs may be pressed inwardly into corresponding apertures (19) in the cylindrical wall when the box is fitted into a recess, the lugs each having a substantially flat upper surface (16) and a curved surface (18) to contact the periphery of said recess.
Patent GB-2334626-A (GB)
Title: A spark gap for integrated circuits
Inventor: ORCHARD-WEBB JONATHAN HARRY
IPC: H01L23/62
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: A spark gap device 10" having enhanced thermal dissipation for high voltage integrated circuits is disclosed. The spark gap 16 is formed between resistive material 24, 26 connected to the electrodes 18, 20. The resistive material has a high melting point, e.g. polysilicon, refractory metals, nichrome, sichrome and alloys with a higher melting point than aluminium. The resistors distribute current generated in an electrostatic discharge over a greater area and absorb heat energy, in order to reduce heating and material erosion in the spark gap vicinity. The spark gap may be hermetically sealed and filled with a gas, e.g. a noble gas, of a predetermined pressure.
Patent GB-2322600-A (GB)
Title: A credit card-sized device for carrying articles
Inventor: CHATTERTON PHILIP
IPC: A45C1/06
Filed: 1998-02-28
Abstract: A device for carrying an article such as a pen, pencil, eyeliner, lipstick, nail file or clippers, tweezers, brush, flashlight, knife or letter opener, includes a flat, rigid base 20 sized to fit within a credit card slot of a wallet or purse so that a peripheral edge 40 remains outside the slot. A channel 30 is formed along the edge of the base for releasably retaining the article 110 thereon and defining a handle to facilitate removal of the device from the card slot. The base may comprise two portions defining a slot for receiving a note pad (120,Fig 4) or be hinged to open out into a writing surface (Fig 15). The base may include a recess (218,Fig 13) for a Post-It (RTM) type note pad. The base surface may provide a ruler.
Patent GB-2334719-A (GB)
Title: Curable compositions
Inventor: HALL STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 1998-02-27
Abstract: A curable composition with an enhanced drying window for use in a primary or secondary imaging system is obtainable as the reaction product of an anhydride polymer and at least an ethylenically unsaturated material having one or more hydroxy groups. The anhydride functional polymer is obtainable as the reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and an ethylenically unsaturated cyclic anhydride capable of copolymerizing with the unsaturated monomer. The latter reaction is effected in the presence of a free radical initiator with a low hydrogen abstracting capability. This is defined as an initiator having a hydrogen bond dissociation energy of no more than 430 KJ/mole. Suitable initiators are t-amyl peroxy compounds.
Patent GB-2325289-A (GB)
Title: Capped wheel fastener
Inventor: BYDALEK THEODORE J
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: A flanged wheel fastener 10 comprises a body 12 with a threaded portion 16, a load-bearing surface 18, a hexagon head 20 to receive a wrench, and a flange 22 extending around the fastener body 12 intermediate the hexagon head 20 and the load-bearing surface 18. A cap 14 is disposed over the fastener 10, and is bent around the flange 22 to retain the cap 14 on the fastener body 12. The edge 28 of the cap 14 is axially spaced away from the load-bearing surface 18, and the cap 14 is free of adhesive and welding attachment to the fastener body 12. The fastener 10 may comprise a nut or bolt (Fig 5), and the flange 22 may be replaced by an annular ridge (32, Fig 7).
Patent GB-2338748-A (GB)
Title: Double piston and cam actuator
Inventor: SMITH ANTONY JAMES
IPC: F15B15/08
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulically or pneumatically driven rotational actuator (1). The actuator (1) comprising a housing (4,5,50,51) with two enclosed piston bores (6,7), and between the bores a cam chamber (2), a pair of inwardly opposed pistons (14,15) one for each bore (6,7), the pistons (14,15) being fixedly connected to each other across the cam chamber (2) and slidable in unison each one in its respective bore (6,7), means by which a pressurized fluid may be introduced into the bores to drive the pistons (14,15), a shaft (21) that extends into the cam chamber (2) oriented transverse to the direction of motion of the pistons, a cam (24) on the shaft that is driven by a piston (4,5) to rotate the shaft (21) when the pistons (13,15) slide in the bores (6,7), in which the cam (24) is rotatable substantially in excess of 90‹ as the pistons (14,15) slide within the bores (6,7).
Patent GB-2327854-A (GB)
Title: Twin-track cigarette rod making apparatus
Inventor: DAWSON JOHN
IPC: A24C5/18
Filed: 1996-06-24
Abstract: A twin-track machine for forming two continuous cigarette rods having parallel axes comprising two suction bands 204 and 206 for carrying respective cigarette filler streams in parallel directions towards respective rod-forming devices, the filler streams being formed or fed onto the suction bands at staggered positions 200 and 202 in relation to the direction of movement of the bands 204 and 206. Respective trimming devices 208 and 210 and rod-forming devices are located at similarly staggered positions in relation to each other.
Patent GB-2332680-A (GB)
Title: Polyamideimide for optical communications
Inventor: SUH DONG-HACK
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 1998-12-08
Abstract: A polyamideimide for optical communications, having a minimum optical loss in a near infrared light wavelength range, high thermal resistance and good film processibility, and a method for preparing the same are provided. The polyamideimide is very useful as an optical material in the optical communications field adopting the light of near infrared light wavelength.
Patent GB-2349002-A (GB)
Title: A money validator
Inventor: POPE ANDREW SIMON
IPC: G07F5/24
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: A money validator (eg bill validator 100, fig 2, and coin validator 200, fig 3) for use in vending machines is operable in first and second modes,the money validator being operable in the first mode to respond to a predetermined scaling factor by selectively inhibiting acceptance of monetary units, and operable in the second mode to respond to a selection of monetary units that can be accepted by calculating a scaling factor. The money validator may act as a controller within a money handling unit of the vending machine which is in communication with a controller operating the product-vending or service providing part of the apparatus. Monetary values may be transmitted between the controllers in arbitrary units by use of communication lines (140, fig 2). Each controller may store a representation of the units, often referred to as the scaling factor. Both controllers may transmit value in units determined by this scaling factor. The money validator may be arranged to validate monetary units of different denominations within a money set, and may be operable to generate and/or receive a signal representing a monetary value in units determined by a stored scaling factor, where the validator has means for selectively inhibiting individual denominations of the money set depending on the value of the scaling factor. A method of configuring a money validator may involve using a scaling factor supplied to the validator and the values which can be nominally accepted by the validator for automatically determining which denominations should be inhibited from acceptance. Another method of configuring a money validator may use the values of denominations of monetary units which can be accepted by the validator in order to calculate a scaling factor, so that the money validator is operable to send and/or receive information relating to monetary values in units determined by the scaling factor. In another aspect of the invention a money validator is automatically operable to select for acceptance a sub-set of monetary units from a set which is capable of being handled by the money validator, the selection taking into account parameters including the monetary units which can be dispensed by the money validator. In yet another aspect of the invention a money validator is operable to transmit and/or receive money values in units determined by a stored scaling factor, the mechanism being operable to calculate, from the values of denominations acceptable to the validator, a scaling factor. The denominations acceptable to the money validator may be the single European currency, ie the euro, and the respective national currency.
Patent GB-2336868-A (GB)
Title: Fence post driving apparatus
Inventor: ROBERTS STANLEY
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 1999-04-20
Abstract: The fence post driving apparatus 1 for driving fence posts into the ground is used with a loader attachment for a vehicle ie. a tractor, comprising of an attachment and support means which is detachably mounted on the front-end of a vehicle so that it can be raised and lowered. A fence post or the like driving device is mounted on the attachment and supporting means, where the driving of the fence post into the ground is achieved by a power transmission means or source for powering said fence-post. The fence post driving apparatus 1 can be connected to the hydraulic circuit take-off point of the tractor which can then be energised from the normal driving position. A spike or pilot hole forming member 14 may also be included and can be off-centre from the fence post driving device. The apparatus 1 can operate by an impacting mass impacting the fence-posts under the force of gravity.