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Patent GB-2284946-A (GB)
Title: Cable stripping tool
Inventor: BIEGANSKI ZDZISLAW
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1993-12-15
Abstract: A combination tool with cable cutter and strippers comprises a plier-like tool provided with a cutter blade 50 on one part of the tool and an adjustable cable guide 54 on the other part. The tool has recesses 20 to 26 corresponding to a standard cable size and provided with a cutter 28. In use, a cable is cut to length using the cutter (30 Figure 7), the outer insulation cut on one or both sides in the appropriate recess, a longitudinal cut made using the blade 50 with the appropriate setting of guide 54 (Figures 2 to 5) and the insulation removed by closing the correct aperture of jaws 32 (Figure 6) around the cut and pulling it off. The guide 54 can be set for different thicknesses of cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276480-A (GB)
Title: Traffic light control systems
Inventor: LUX LAWRENCE JOHN
IPC: G08G1/08
Filed: 1993-12-17
Abstract: The system has moving vehicle detectors which govern the changeovers between red and green in accordance with traffic flow, giving a minimum green period to a detected vehicle, which may have to be delayed while an opposed green period expires and an inter-green time elapses. A leading vehicle may fail to respond promptly to a facing green and the minimum green time may then expire with no traffic flow. But vehicles moving up briefly behind the leading one will signal that a queue has formed and the minimum green time will be extended to give the queue a further chance of moving. No detection of movement during a green period will cause opposed lights, if they have been primed by an approaching vehicle, to turn green for a period before another green period is automatically granted to the original lights.
Patent GB-2290452-A (GB)
Title: Drying device for footwear manufacture
Inventor: HANSON RAYMOND
IPC: A43D11/14
Filed: 1994-04-23
Abstract: In a shoe treatment apparatus having work tables (16) at which operators can apply e.g. solvent-based adhesive to shoes and/or shoe soles, said work tables being arranged alongside a conveyor (10) by which the treated shoes and/or soles are then transported through drying units (12). A system having a fan extracts air from the drying units to exhaust duct (22) while air is also drawn from box structure at work table 16, via duct 20 to duct (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280730-A (GB)
Title: Valve for control of a branch line
Inventor: PUCHER GUNTHER
IPC: G01N35/08
Filed: 1994-08-04
Abstract: In order to avoid dead volumes in a valve for control of a branch line (9') departing from the main line (8') Fig. 3 in a valve chamber (4) located in a valve housing (1), the proposal is put forward that the valve chamber contains an elastomer part (7) provided with a main channel (8) and a branch channel (9) departing from it, and that the two ends of the main channel (8) be sealingly connected with the main line (8'), and that the free end of the branch channel (9) be sealingly connected with the branch line, and further that a valve lifter (11) be provided in the valve housing (1), which acts on the branch channel (9) in the branch-off area directly adjacent to the main channel of the elastomer part, thus reducing the cross-section of the branch channel (9), which is held in place by a counterpiece (13) in the valve housing (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281519-A (GB)
Title: Method of and means for controlling a ball mill crusher
Inventor: ZACHER HELMUT
IPC: B02C15/12
Filed: 1994-09-02
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a ball mill crusher having balls (16) rolling over a rotating ring (14) with a predetermined force. Material to be crushed and primary-air are supplied to the crusher and crushed material is removed from the crusher along with the primary-air through a separator (34). The differential pressure of the primary-air across the ball mill crusher is controlled in accordance with load so that the grinding pressure of the crushing balls against the ring is decreased in a predetermined manner when a desired load sensitive differential pressure is not attained, the grinding pressure being increased when the differential pressure is exceeded. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282184-A (GB)
Title: I.c.engine fuel injector control
Inventor: HLOUSEK JAROSLAW
IPC: F02M61/20
Filed: 1994-09-06
Abstract: The valve 19 connects the pressure chamber 41 of the injector valve closing piston 38 to the fuel supply reservoir 3 in place of the supply line 13 from the pump charged accumulator 7 when the electromagnet 49 is energised. The flow path to the reservoir 3 from the chamber 41 includes a throttle formed by restricted clearance of the valve portion 55 in its bore upstream of the valve seat 65 or a groove in the valve portion leading to a bore groove upstream of the seat. An electronic unit 93 controls the electromagnet 49 and an accumulator relief valve 9 which sets the injection pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284105-A (GB)
Title: Non-contact drive coupling for conveyor rollers
Inventor: MIYASAKA TETSUO
IPC: B65G13/04
Filed: 1994-09-30
Abstract: A conveyor, wherein power from a drive source is transmitted to a plurality of rollers through non-contact magnetic couplings comprising respective roller drive wheels 1 which are driven by a shaft 2 having a spiral magnetic track formation whereby the rollers forming the conveying surface are simultaneously driven. Prevention of interference of magnetic forces between adjacent wheels and also between conveyed articles and the magnetic drive is disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283871-A (GB)
Title: Control arrangements for digital radio receivers
Inventor: FOBBESTER IAN GODFREY
IPC: H04L27/152
Filed: 1994-10-21
Abstract: In a frequency modulated digital radio transmission system, frequency differences between transmitter and receiver which give rise to DC offsets at the output of the demodulator 1 are countered for any one data transmission by establishing a frequency controlling or DC level controlling signal during a preamble sequence having a known constant DC component, such as the sequence 10101 - used for clock or data synchronisation, and retaining that controlling signal substantially unaltered for use during the remainder of that data transmission. The control voltage may control the tuning of a local oscillator 5 or the tuning of a phase quadrature network of the demodulator 1 or to a DC level shift circuit to derive correction factor for DC level offsets at the demodulator output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299000-A (GB)
Title: A communications system
Inventor: SEVERWRIGHT ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: H04L12/22
Filed: 1995-03-14
Abstract: A communications system comprises a plurality of interfaces (20) each of which can receive and/or transmit data to a common transmission network (21). Each interface (20) transmitting data to the network (21) attaches a classification code to the transmitted data, and each interface (20) receiving data from the network (21) retrieves the classification code and restricts access to the associated data in dependence upon that classification code. The invention alleviates the need to employ "secure" and "clear" communications networks in parallel, and is especially applicable to aircraft communications.
Patent GB-2288511-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic method and apparatus
Inventor: HARRIS DAVID
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1995-04-12
Abstract: Diagnosis of skin conditions is facilitated by connecting remote operators to an expert consultant over a switched telecommunications network 20. At an operator's station, electrical signals are generated by means of a video camera 15. Images produced by said camera are digitised and compressed prior to transmission over the network. At the expert's station, transmitted data is de-compressed and reconstituted for display and storage. The system allows a consultant dermatologist to receive images of skin conditions from a plurality of general practitioners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291048-A (GB)
Title: Discharge means for a silo
Inventor: PETHULLIS JOHN KEVIN
IPC: B65G65/48
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: An emptying arrangement for a silo has a flow directing member 33 having a closed conical upper portion 32, cylindrical lower portion 34 and being vertically and rotatably mounted on an axle 22. The portion 34 has openings 35 through which directing arms 41 can pass material to an outlet 21 in a plate 19 covering the silo 14 floor. The arms 41 are radially shaped and have a roof 45. Curved closure members 30 are fast with the axle 22 and in one direction of motion cover openings 35 to prevent flow and in the other direction drive member 33 and arms 41 via stops 36 to move material from the silo to outlet 21. The plate 19 may have three part annular openings (21a - 21c, Fig 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290495-A (GB)
Title: Laser marking system and method
Inventor: YAMAZAKI TAKU
IPC: B23K26/06
Filed: 1994-01-20
Abstract: This invention relates to a laser marking system and method for setting an overall operation timing of a work conveyor and a marking apparatus to maximum efficiency. The laser marking system comprises a laser marking apparatus having a first deflector to scan a mask surface with a laser beam from a laser oscillator and a second deflector to irradiate and mark the work surface with the light passing through the mask; a work conveyor. The conveyor (14) comprises a feeder unit (16F) disposed at a position where the beam from the laser marking apparatus (48) falls; and a feeder introduction unit (161) and a feeder escape unit (16E) disposed, respectively, on the foreside and backside of the feeder unit (16F). The conveyor is mounted on an installation plate (14). The system further comprises a loader portion (38) and an unloader portion (40) for supplying and discharging the work (12); a control portion (42) for controlling these apparatuses; and a host computer (44) for production management which exchanges data with the control portion (42). The present system can mark a large quantity of works within a short time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304073-A (GB)
Title: Electrofusion element
Inventor: DICKINSON ALAN JOHN
IPC: B29C65/34
Filed: 1995-08-04
Abstract: An electro fusion element 20 for connecting hollow plastics articles 28, 29 such as pipes, tubes etc, which comprises an annular body member of plastics material and an electrical heating member 25 embedded therein, which may be a spiral wound electrical resistance wire coil. The body member has fusion-bondable surfaces 23, 24 and at least a portion 21 of the body member has been cross linked such that it does not flow, or such that it flows only to a limited extent, when heated to the softening point of the plastics material. The plastics materials from which the various parts are made may be the same or different, such as polyolefins and especially polyethylene which may be cross linked.
Patent GB-2304958-A (GB)
Title: Protecting a money-handling unit vulnerable to liquid
Inventor: DILLON STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: G07F1/04
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: A control circuit of a money handling unit receives an input from a coin sensor (50), and detects whether liquid is present by detecting the occurrence of a false signal caused by liquid shorting the output of the sensor. Two different thresholds of conductivity may be used, firstly to detect whether liquid is present, and secondly to distinguish between high conductivity liquids (harmful) and low conductivity liquids (less harmful). The control circuit carries out different courses of action to respond to the liquid depending on the conductivity. Either a temporary shutdown or a permanent shutdown is selected.
Patent GB-2306810-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the brightness of a glow discharge
Inventor: ALLEN PHILIP CHARLES
IPC: H05B41/392
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: To control the brightness of a glow discharge which switches from a first low brightness state to a second high brightness state a given time after the start of an excitation pulse, the ratio of the time spent in the first condition to the time spent in the second condition is varied. The discharge may be produced in a flat inductively coupled discharge lamp energised with bursts or pulses of RF energy at 13.56MHz, the lamp providing a backlight for an LCD. The first and second states respectively correspond to electric field and magnetic field coupling with an energising spiral electrode. Brightness may be adjusted by varying the duty factor of a train of bursts or pulses of RF, such that any change in the duty factor is proportionately less than the resulting change in brightness (Figs.1,2). The duty cycle variation may be combined with variation of the RF amplitude. Alternatively, RF energy may be supplied as a plurality of sets of pulses 30,31, at least one set 30 having a pulse duration such that the discharge remains in the first state throughout the pulse, and at least one further set 31 having a pulse duration such that the discharge moves to the second state in each pulse. Brightness is then varied by varying the pulse repetition rate of the further set 31. In another method (Fig.7), RF energy is supplied as a plurality of sets of pulses, each with a different pulse duration, and at least one set having a pulse duration such that the discharge remains in the first state throughout the pulse. In this case, the pulse durations of all sets are varied together, while keeping the same duration ratios between sets, so that a different number of pulses in any given time will have a duration long enough for the discharge to move to the second state. In a two dimensional array of discharges, RF energy may be supplied to the discharges in trains of pulses so that spatially adjacent discharges are supplied with a pulse at different times to avoid interference between adjacent EM energising fields (Fig.8).
Patent GB-2307111-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Trunking
Inventor: GWYTHER STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1995-11-11
Abstract: Electrical trunking comprises a base 102 having side walls and connecting means along the top edge of the walls, a lid 101 having connecting means which co-operates with the base connecting means to fasten it thereto, and a fitting which comprises a lid-portion 140 (Figures 6 and 7), 160, 180 having connecting means and an overlap portion 142, the lid-portion connecting means co-operating with the base connecting means to fasten it thereto, the overlap portion 142 overlaps the end 120 of an adjacent cut lid but does not extend down the side of the trunking further than the lid. The lid and lid-portions snap-fit onto the base which may be of different depths (Figures 8A to 8E).
Patent GB-2295634-A (GB)
Title: Tilt sash window system
Inventor: BRAID HAROLD KEITH
IPC: E05D15/22
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: A tilt sash window system comprises a tiltable sash 14 connected by a stay 46 to a connector 50 slidable in a jamb channel 54 and connected to an end 38 of a counterbalance spring 42. Preferably the body 34 of the spring is fixedly mounted at the upper end of the jamb 24, and the connector is attached to the spring end by a quick-attach coupling. The stay effectively extends the spring while permitting the sash to tilt and counterbalancing it when tilted. The counterbalance spring can be relatively small in size due to the lengthening effect of the stay and is protected from dirt ingress by its location at the top of the jamb channel and its downwardly-facing attitude. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308461-A (GB)
Title: Optical FM to AM conversion using chirped Bragg fibre gratings
Inventor: BYRON KEVIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: Optical FM is converted to AM, for instance for injection laser emission wavelength stabilisation, using an optical arrangement comprising a 2x2 3dB coupler 10 and a pair of monotonically oppositely chirped Bragg fibre grating spectrally selective reflectors 11, 12 connected in Mach Zehnder configuration.
Patent GB-2299614-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic or pneumatic gear, steering and brake locking system actuated by cam studs on the lock barrel causing rocker arms to open or close valves.
Inventor: HARRIS JOHN
IPC: B60R25/02
Filed: 1996-03-27
Abstract: The anti-theft device comprises an ignition switch in the form of a radial pin lock which has camming studs 14, 15 mounted at 90{ to each other on a rotatable barrel 12. The studs operate pilot valves 20, 21 through rocker arms 16, 17 which act as cam followers, and are arranged such that only one rocker arm is engaged at a time as the barrel rotates. When valve 20 is actuated, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure is applied to one side of the steering ram 29 and to cylinders 32, 33 operating a pneumatic gear selector, thereby preventing steering and gear selection. A parking brake lock is biased to be engaged when the ignition is switched off and no pressure is applied from valve 21.
Patent GB-2300380-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layered,unbalanced sandwich panel
Inventor: REESE ROY JEFFERSON
IPC: B32B3/12
Filed: 1996-04-29
Abstract: A multi-layered, unbalanced, bonded sandwich panel such as for use in aircraft flooring having improved top load support capability per unit of weight is disclosed. The panel has a core (12), to the upper surface of which is affixed a multiple-ply top laminate (18). Similarly affixed to the lower surface of the core is a multiple-ply bottom laminate (24) The top laminate is thicker than the bottom laminate and supplies increased compressive resistance, while the bottom layer has an enhanced ability to withstand tensile forces. The core is preferably a honeycomb core, and unidirectional, fiberglass epoxy prepreg lamina are favored for each ply (20, 22, 26, 28).
Patent GB-2302188-A (GB)
Title: Oven with integral speech generating unit.
Inventor: HOGG THOMAS
IPC: H05B6/70
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: The oven gives audio information, in speech form, to the user. The oven, which may be a microwave oven, has externally situated keys 3, one of which activates the speech generating unit. Audio information produced may be instructions such as to stir or turn food, or status information such as whether the door is open or closed. A talking clock and/or timer may also be incorporated. The oven may also respond to audio commands, and may not have any conventional visual indications.
Patent GB-2307593-A (GB)
Title: Electron gun for color cathode ray tube
Inventor: YUN NEUNG-YONG
IPC: H01J29/50
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: A double cross-over type electron gun for a color cathode ray tube (CRT) includes a triode, having a cathode (11), a control electrode (12) and a screen electrode (13), for generating and controlling an electron beam, a plurality of focus electrodes (14,15,16,17,18) disposed in sequence adjacent to the triode for forming at least one auxiliary lens, and a final accelerating electrode (19) disposed adjacent to one of the focus electrodes, for forming a main lens. The electron beam has two cross-over points, one being in front of the first auxiliary lens acting as a pre-focusing lens, and the other being in front of the main lens. To reduce spherical aberration at the edges of the beam, at least one of the auxiliary lenses in front of the main lens may be formed as a quadrupole lens so that the position of the cross-over point in the horizontal direction and that in the vertical direction are different from each other. Alternatively or in addition a dynamic focusing voltage Ed may be applied to some of the focus electrodes.
Patent GB-2302096-A (GB)
Title: An improved ocular care solution
Inventor: SMITH FRANCIS XAVIER
IPC: A61K31/405
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: An aqueous ocular care solution with improved preservative efficacy comprising; 0.0001 to 2.5 weight percent of an amino acid chosen from the group consisting of glycine, alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, methionine, proline, hydroxyproline, asparagine, glutamine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, serine, and threonine; and an effective amount of a state of the art contact lens preservative agent.
Patent GB-2320752-A (GB)
Title: Aligning construction members
Inventor: LOCKWOOD ROBIN C
IPC: F16B7/18
Filed: 1996-12-31
Abstract: Modular construction elements 10, 12 bare provided with longitudinally extending deformable marker elements 36 on which a location mark can be made prior to assembly of the construction elements 10, 12. The deformable elements 36 are preferably channel shaped and may be marked prior to assembly using a fastener 32 or a tool to deform the elements 36. The deformable elements 36 are positioned so that, on assembly, a location mark is engaged by a fastener 32 so as to provide positive location and centering of the fastener 32. This method of locating modular construction elements 10, 12 allows simply construction and accurate location of the elements 10, 12 relative to each other, and is particularly directed to the construction of workbenches and storage containers.
Patent GB-2309762-A (GB)
Title: Selectively positionable gaseous conduit orifice and method of use
Inventor: HANSON SEAN P
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 1997-01-20
Abstract: The conduit, for suction removal of unwanted gases or supply of therapeutic gases comprises a malleable positioning tube 20 manipulatable into various configurations such that the positioning tube maintains the last chosen configuration. The positioning tube 20 includes tubular bellows formed from a plurality of alternating large and small diameter rings 26, 28 joined by frusto-conical walls 30, 32. Interaction between the rings and the frusto-conical walls imparts malleable properties to the positioning tube. A flexible liner located within the positioning tube can provide a smooth surface which eliminates whistling caused by gas flow through the tube. Alternatively, the positioning tube includes a malleable wire associated with a semi-rigid tube. The positioning tube is in gaseous communication with either a gas evacuator or to a pressurized gas source 16 via a fixed or separable flexible tube 22. The malleable wire may extend across the positioning tube end or a separate varied piece may locate inside the end of an associated wand 24 to prevent suction of sponges etc.
Patent GB-2326289-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for changing a light bulb from ground level
Inventor: O'SULLIVAN THOMAS RAYMOND
IPC: H01K3/32
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a first device a lampholder cover 1 which when fitted to a lampholder body 30 allows a second device 32 to engage and lift the lampholder cover 1 to the ceiling whereupon a third device 25 is used to remove the dead bulb. The cranked shank 32 is raised above the lampholder cover 1 which is suspended from electric flex hanging from a ceiling rose. The cranked shank 32 is moved horizontally until the flex is located within the lifting block 33 whereupon the lifting block 33 is lowered until the lampholder cover 1 is engaged within the housing 15 the cranked shank is then raised to the ceiling. The lamp device 25 is raised until the basket 26 engages the bulb 27. The bulb 27 is removed by raising - turning amd lowering the device 25. A new bulb is fitted the cranked shank 32 lowered and the lock means 17 released. The cranked shank 32 is then removed.
Patent GB-2327429-A (GB)
Title: Method of Heat Treating an Alloy Material.
Inventor: PAYBARAH ALI
IPC: C23C8/02
Filed: 1997-07-17
Abstract: In a method of heat treating an alloy material in the form of a ribbon in a treatment atmosphere, the ribbon (1) is wound into reel form for treating. Prior to winding, the ribbon is formed with undulations along its length. In order to reduce or minimise risk of nesting of adjacent turns of wound ribbon it is arranged for the ratio of the length (L 1 ) of the ribbon before provision of undulations to the length (L 2 ) of the ribbon after provision of undulations to be front 1.001 to 1.1, preferably of the order of 1.01, the undulations having a pitch (P) of from 0.1 mm to 4 mm, preferably of the order of 1.0 mm.