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Patent GB-2250576-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cooling a liquid
Inventor: LANGFORD JOEL MARTIN
IPC: B67C11/02
Filed: 1991-11-27
Abstract: To rapidly cool a small quantity of potable liquid without the use of an external power supply the liquid is passed through apparatus comprising a passage (22, 24) defined by one side of walls of a thermally conductive nature. Contacting the other side of the walls is a material (16) of high specific heat capacity, e.g. a freezer gel of known type, at a temperature lower than that of the liquid which will cool the liquid when passed through the passage. The addition to the passage of means for slowing the flow of the liquid, increasing the contact area between the walls and the liquid or additional bodies of the same make up as the walls and cooling material increases the degree of cooling. The apparatus may be used with a bottle, or may form a funnel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263752-A (GB)
Title: Protection of underwater pipelines and other structures
Inventor: CORBISHLEY TERENCE JEFFREY
IPC: F16L1/12
Filed: 1992-01-22
Abstract: An underwater object eg. pipe 2, is protected by securing adjacent to the object a jacket 6 formed of a flexible material, the jacket containing an elastomeric material 10 capable of being swollen by a liquid to which the jacket is effectively impermeable and introducing said liquid into the jacket to cause swelling of the elastomeric material either before or after the object is located within the jacket. Spaces between adjacent jackets can be shielded by a cover 11 of similar construction to the jackets. The jacket can be divided by bulkheads which incorporate flow-restricting valves (15, Fig. 3). Thermal insulation 9 can be included and may be separated from the swellable material by an elastomer sleeve (16, Fig 4). Jackets filled simply with liquid are also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264338-A (GB)
Title: Hose connector and nipple with sealing sleeve
Inventor: JACKSON RUSSELL JAMES WILLIAMS
IPC: F16L33/20
Filed: 1992-02-22
Abstract: A hose connector for use in a hose termination comprises a cylindrical nipple (1) having a serrated portion (2) towards one end, the hose connecting end, serving as a gripping surface for a hose (4, 5, 6), the hose being gripped on the nipple (1) by a retaining sleeve (3). The nipple (1) includes extensive plain cylindrical surface (11) outwardly of the serrated portion (2) at said hose connecting end, and this plain surface (11) carries a sealing sleeve (12) of compressible material e.g. rubber (vulcanizate), the hose being pressed sealingly against the sealing sleeve (12) by the retainer sleeve (3). The sealing sleeve (12) prevents undesirable fluid leakage from the hose where there is hose puncturing at the serrated portion (2) by precluding fluid flow to said serrated portion (2). The connector is particularly useful with a hard wall hose having wire reinforcement (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264976-A (GB)
Title: Encoded key and reading device for a security system
Inventor: WOODHOUSE CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: E05B49/00
Filed: 1992-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a key 10 having optically detectable code markings 14, 16 and a code reading device having two electro-optical detectors 22, 24 for sensing the code markings on the key 10. The code of the key read by the reading device is represented by the states of the markings 16 aligned with one of the detectors at positions in which edges of other code markings 14 are aligned with the other detector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257890-A (GB)
Title: Water block magazine for a short-time intermediate storage of wafer blocks
Inventor: HAAS FRANZ
IPC: A21C15/00
Filed: 1992-07-03
Abstract: A wave block magazine for a short-time intermediate storage of wafer blocks is characterized by two or more juxtaposed storage towers (5, 6, 32, 33, 39, 40, 41), which are provided with vertical conveyors (5a, 5b; 6a, 6b), which inside each storage tower (5, 6, 32, 33, 39, 40, 41) define horizontal storage compartments for the wafer blocks (2), which storage components are adapted to be vertically raised and lowered. The first storage tower (5, 32, 39) comprises a feeding station for receiving the wafer blocks (2). At least the last storage tower (6, 33, 40, 41) comprises a taking station for delivering wafer blocks (2). The magazine is also characterized by a vertically displaceable horizontal conveyor (15, 23, 38, 42) for forwarding the wafer blocks (2) between horizontally aligned storage compartments of the storage towers (5, 6, 32, 33, 39, 40, 41). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269163-A (GB)
Title: Snap-on pull-off tamper-indicating flexible cap for containers
Inventor: MOLINARO LUCA
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1992-09-28
Abstract: A snap-on, pull-off flexible cap for a container (10) having a neck (11) surrounding an opening therein with oppositely disposed, vertically arranged fastening configurations (12) on the exterior of the neck. The cap has a top (14), an annular depending wall (15) and a tear skirt (18) having continuous ratchet teeth (22) on its inner surface. Portions of said ratchet teeth are joined to the annular depending wall so as to support the tear skirt. There is a frangible line (11) in the tear skirt and a pull tab (20) is secured to the tear skirt at one side of the frangible line. The continuous ratchet teeth on the tear skirt are arranged to engage the fastening configurations on the neck of the container. There are thread patterns on the inner surface of the annular depending wall for engagement with matching thread patterns on the neck of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261892-A (GB)
Title: Fire seal for building joints
Inventor: HAYWOOD MELVYN CHARLES
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 1992-10-15
Abstract: A fire seal (1) for use at a joint (6) between constructional elements (7, 8) e.g. of a high rise building comprises a strip (2) of flexible, fire resistant material that is capable of being folded or bent to a longitudinally extending "L"-section, and adapted, in use, to be secured either vertically or horizontally at the inside of an orthogonal joint (6) between two constructional elements (7, 8, 13, 14) such as a floor/ceiling, wall, partition etc. The seal may comprise three layers of woven glass cloth, and the outermost layer (4) may have a silicone coating. The internal layer (5) is aluminized, and the layer (3) is of impregnated material. The layers of glass cloth can be spaced apart by layers of mineral wool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262375-A (GB)
Title: Coin-freed mechanisms
Inventor: TANAKA YOSHINOBU
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1992-12-09
Abstract: A coin door assembly comprises a service door panel 1 having an inner surface 18 against which a readily removable drop-type coin selector (not shown) can be disposed between a coin thrown chute 4 and a coin acceptance chute 5. A holding member 17 is secured between the chutes 4 and 5, respectively and has a plurality of L-shaped openings 19 for receiving corresponding fixing pins on the rear of the coin selector whilst the inner surface 18 has a U-shaped recess 20 to receive a front fixing pin on the selector. The front fixing pin is slidably received in the recess 20, when the coin selector is positioned in the space between the chutes 4 and 5, and pushes up a clamp piece 23 against the spring force of a spring 24. Thus, the clamp piece 23 forces the front fixing pin into the recess 20. In this manner, the coin selector is correctly disposed in the predetermined position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-926769-A (GB)
IPC: H01R13/453
Abstract: 926,769. Two-part couplings; couplings between relatively-movable conducting parts. D. S. GUINNESS. April 5, 1961 [May 16, 1960], No. 17136/60. Class 38 (1). In a conduit distribution system built-up of units, such as A . . . D, which plug together, some of the units, such as C, D, are formed with a continuous slot in the front face through which plugs such as 15, Fig. 2, may be inserted at any position to contact strip conductors 7, 8, 9. The slot is displaced from the centre of the conduit and the plug has a T-shaped head, one arm of which is longer than the other so that after passing horizontally through the slot, the head can be rotated in one direction only to ensure correct engagement of plug contacts 16, 18 with the current-carrying strips 7, 9 located on either side of the slot. Strip 8 is the earth conductor and is located opposite the slot, being engaged by plug contact 17. The plug carries a three-pin socket or may have a lead wire attached thereto. The slot may be closed when not in use by a metal plate which forms the earth conductor and is held in position by resilient plastic material so as to be displaceable by a plug (Fig. 8, not shown). Alternatively the slot may be closed by an insulating plate carrying an earth strip on its front face and being held in position by a corrugated spring or coil springs (Figs. 9-12, not shown).
Patent GB-2275180-A (GB)
Title: Storage unit
Inventor: CALDWELL MARTIN
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1993-02-20
Abstract: A storage unit, for example for compact discs, consists of a storage cabinet 110, 116, 118 containing four storage receptacles 122, 124. Each receptacle has supports (148 in Figure 3) for compact discs (150 in Figure 3). The receptacles can be tilted from the open position shown to a closed position in which their fronts 130, 136, together with the rails 146, 120, close the front of the unit. The receptacles are linked by a strut 142 for simultaneous opening and closing. The unit stores the items in a convenient orientation and can be opened to allow simultaneous viewing of all items. The storage receptacles remain substantially within the cabinet in their open positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271000-A (GB)
Title: Status monitoring device.
Inventor: ISAACS MICHAEL FRANCIS
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 1993-02-23
Abstract: A device for monitoring the status of an "entitlement", such as, the road fund licence, insurance cover and so-called "MOT certificate" associated with the vehicle, the device comprising means for receiving and storing data relating to the entitlement including the status thereof, timing means for progressing the term of the entitlement in real time and means arranged to provide an indication of said status. The device may also include input means for updating the data relating to the entitlement including the status thereof. Such data updating input means can be in the form of a card bearing the data in magnetic form and arranged to be updated with data relating to the entitlement by an authority responsible for the administration thereof.
Patent GB-2277767-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications base stations
Inventor: GREENWOOD MARTIN W
IPC: F24F12/00
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A telecommunications base station comprises a box-like body 1 having a door 2 pivotally mounted on the body by hinges 3. The door 1 has louvred panels 5, 6, two fans 7 and a heat exchanger 8 (optionally a heater or refrigeration unit) so that the door 2 incorporates the apparatus for controlling environmental conditions within the base station. This enables base stations to be made with standard bodies, any individual base station being equipped to cope with particular ambient conditions (eg extreme heat or extreme cold) by fitting an appropriate door to the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279375-A (GB)
Title: Tile fixing framework
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 1993-07-01
Abstract: A tile fixing framework consists of plastic strips having slots across their width on the upper 2, and lower 3 surfaces, to allow the strips to clip together, at right angles. The raised portions 1 provide the correct lateral spacing. The base 4 will rest against the work surface and provide a platform for the tile to rest upon. When the framework is assembled it will be relatively rigid in one plane thus keeping all tiles parallel; and slightly flexible in another so the framework can adjust to uneven work surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-931396-A (GB)
Abstract: 931,396. Electric igniters. ELECTROMECHANISMS Ltd., and E. HURST. Oct. 2, 1959 [Oct. 3, 1958], No. 31720/58. Class 75 (3). Fuel ignition control apparatus for use in oilfueled burners comprises an electrically heated ignition filament assembly 44, Fig. 2, movably mounted on a support 28 so as to be movable into and out of its ignition position and an adjustable fuel regulating valve 22, Fig. 5, the operating mechanism of which includes a rotatable cam 96 connected by a mechanical linkage to a pivotally mounted element, a rocker 104, arranged to be in the path of movement of means, a lever 30, for moving the filament when the valve 22 is in its closed position. The lever 30 for moving the filament to igniting position pivots on the support 28 and has a projection 58 slidable in a slot 60 in the support and a slot 56 in a member 42 pivoting on the support. The member 42 supports an insulating block 50 through which pass legs 48 mounting the filament. An edge 112 of the rocker 104 pivoted on a base 26 abuts the lever 30 when the fuel valve 22 is closed. The rocker 104 is connected by pivoted link 110 and arm 102 to the cam 96 pivoting on a fixed arm 80 on the valve casing. Rotating the cam pivots the rocker arm clear of the lever 30 and opens the valve by lifting a lever 82 pivoted to one end of the arm 80 and having a fork at the other end removably engaging an abutment 90 at the upper end of the valve rod 86. The rod which carries a plunger 84 is spring-pressed to valve closing position. The nose 34 of the lever 30 lifts a cradle 40 on a bracket 38 to raise the head of the burner.
Patent GB-2272667-A (GB)
Title: A form for making an identity card
Inventor: EVANS PETER
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1993-10-11
Abstract: An identity card is made from a form 1 having a first, card-forming region 4, and a protective transparent film 20 releasably mounted on a second, film-carrying, region 5. The form can be folded along line 650 as to superimpose the film 20 upon the first region so that in use the film adheres, by means of adhesive (22, fig. 3), to the first region. The card-forming region 4 can be removed from the body of the form by means of perforations 8, 18 and folded about line 11 so that the two parts 9, 10 can be glued together by means of adhesive (25, Fig. 2) on the rear surface thereof. The adhesive (22) covering the film 20 is protected by release paper 23 and the film releasably mounted on region 5 by means of glue 21. Region 7 can be used for record purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271880-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic structure and magnetic head
Inventor: YAMADA NAOSHI
IPC: G11B33/12
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: To reduce the size of a magnetic structure such as a recording/reproducing head, a substrate (1) is provided with slanting side-surfaces; the substrate having thereon: a first conductive path (21) consisting of a plurality of parallel and conductive portions each of which is formed on opposing slanting surfaces and on a bottom surface between the slanting surfaces; a first insulating layer (41) on the first conductive path and the substrate; a magnetic core (31) enclosed in the recess (11) formed by the slanting surfaces and the bottom surface; a second insulating layer (42) on the magnetic core; and a second conductive path (22) formed on the second insulating layer to define with the first conductive path (21) a helical coil. A plurality of such coils may be integrally formed on the same substrate. Also described are circuits for switching signals to/from a plurality of magnetic lead chips which may be mounted on the substrate, an arrangement for reciprocating a magnetic head relative to a magnetic recording medium, and an arrangement for rotating a head to align with a track on the medium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286898-A (GB)
Title: Chirped distributed bragg grating optical fibre filters on flexible plate
Inventor: EPWORTH RICHARD EDWARD
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1994-02-26
Abstract: A distributed Bragg grating of uniform pitch is created in a length 10 of unstrained optical fibre which is then secured in an arcuate path to a flexible plate 11 so as to be displaced from the neutral surface of bending of that plate. Changing the curvature of the plate imparts axial strain in the fibre which is arranged to be non-uniform as the result of the path of the fibre being arcuate. This non-uniform strain has the effect of converting the uniform grating into a chirped grating, which may be used as a dispersion equaliser. The arcuate path may be defined by a groove and the fibre 10 held in place by adhesive 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277089-A (GB)
Title: Fungicidal tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives
Inventor: CARTER PAUL ANDREW
IPC: A01N43/54
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: Tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives of the general formula   <IMAGE> or acid-addition salts thereof, in which R represents an optionally substituted phenyl group; and R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> independently represent a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group are useful as plant fungicides.
Patent GB-2277666-A (GB)
Title: Border distribution shield plate for a centrifugal fertilizer spreader
Inventor: BUDKE MANFRED
IPC: A01C15/00
Filed: 1994-05-03
Abstract: Border distribution shield plate (2) for a centrifugal fertilizer spreader with at least one rotatably driven centrifugal disc which has at least one upwardly extending guide surface (23, 24) for deflecting the particles of material thrown off by the centrifugal disc. In order to provide a border distribution shield plate by means of which a steeply-inclined lateral scatter pattern is reliably achieved for all types of fertiliser, horizontal guide surfaces (25, 26) guiding the flow of particles of material are disposed on the upwardly extending guide surface (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292510-A (GB)
Title: Fishing float
Inventor: REID CLIVE WILLIAM
IPC: A01K93/00
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: The fishing float is designed to allow anglers to catch fish from the surface of the water without the problem of wildfowl taking the bait. The float has a unique movement which frightens wildfowl away. Anglers can now cast greater distances using the float and surface baits. When cast into a specific area where fish are feeding it will not be affected by wind drift or water movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293039-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of coin or banknote validators
Inventor: BILLINGTON GREGORY JOHN
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 1994-09-09
Abstract: A coin or banknote validator is calibrated to accept items of value by taking successive measurements of items and using them to update acceptability data which defines at least one acceptability criterion for testing. Each measurement is first checked against a suitability criterion, and is only used for updating the acceptability data if the suitability criterion is met. In this way, the acceptability data can be derived without storing all the individual measurements, while still rejecting those measurements which are statistically unsound. The suitability criteria is such that if a measurement differs from the current acceptability data by more than a predetermined amount, the criterion is not met. To avoid problems resulting from the first measurement being unsound, this first measurement is discarded if it does not lie within a predetermined range of the second measurement.
Patent GB-2282277-A (GB)
Title: Memory card connector and card eject unit
Inventor: ABE HIROSHI
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: A memory card connector (10) comprises an insulating housing (12) having a plurality of contacts for electrically mounting on a board on which the connector (10) is seated and a card eject unit. The unit includes engaging arms (18) respectively extend backward from two opposite ends of the housing (12). A right insulating guiding arm (44) and a spaced and parallel left insulating guiding arm (42) are respectively fastened to two opposite ends of a securing plate (30) to form an initial generally U-shaped unit. A sliding plate (56) is attached to the initial U-shaped unit and a swinging lever (62) is sandwiched therebetween. A pushing bar (70) is positioned beside the left guiding arm (42) and moveable in with regard to the securing plate (30). One end (65) of the lever (62) is connected to the distal end of the pushing bar and the other end of the lever (62) is engaged with the sliding plate (56), so that the pushing bar (70) and the sliding plate (56) can be moved in opposite directions with each other. The housing (12) and the assembled U-shaped unit can be joined together by means of the engagement of the engaging arms (18) with the securing plate (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294315-A (GB)
Title: Combined heat and power sources
Inventor: MOSS KEITH TERRENCE
IPC: F24D18/00
Filed: 1994-10-04
Abstract: A combined heat and power source comprises an engine 1, an alternator 3, heat exchangers 6, 12 to transfer heat from the body and the exhaust 11 of the engine to an output heat exchanger 9, 15 and valve and/or pumps 8, 14 to control the flow of the heat exchanger fluid. An electrical heating element 17 is also provided at the output heat exchanger and this serves to supplement or replace the waste engine heat and/or to provide heating for the engine. The combined power source operates within a predetermined efficiency range which is maintained by providing heating via the electrical heating element in relation to power demands and by selectively employing the power source to provide heat and power. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301049-A (GB)
Title: Coating a wire rope by electrophoretic painting or electrostatic powder coating
Inventor: HITCHEN MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: C23C24/08
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: A method of coating a wire rope 1 with a durable, preferably non-glossy black coating for use in theatrical and film productions, for example for suspending lighting equipment and scenery, comprising attracting a coating material on to the rope by means of an electric charge, and then curing or fusing the coating material. Electrophoretic painting or electrostatic powder coating may suitably by used with the coating then being baked to cure or fuse it.
Patent GB-2299767-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst regeneration in a Fischer-Tropsch reaction
Inventor: SCHANKE DAG
IPC: B01J38/10
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: A method of regenerating the catalyst in a FischerTropsch synthesis reaction. Synthesis gas is supplied to the catalyst in conditions which favour high CO conversions. This results in a high H2 partial pressure which in turn results in catalyst regeneration.
Patent GB-2289549-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection device for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: RECHBERG REINHARD
IPC: F02D1/00
Filed: 1995-05-12
Abstract: An injection device for an internal combustion engine solves the problem of selling approximately uniform power factors at different speeds by connecting a governor spring (10) in series with a governor control spring (11) of different stiffness so that, at a lower speed, the governor spring (10) and the governor control spring (11) operate in series, while at an upper speed, only one of the two springs is in operation with the other spring being disconnected or acting against an abutment. The springs (10, 11) are arranged between a speed-adjusting lever (12) and a compensating lever (9) acting on governor lever (5). Control spring (11) is a compression spring fitted on an adjusting screw (15) and is less stiff than governor spring (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292174-A (GB)
Title: Wall lining clip
Inventor: HOPKINS KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: E04B1/84
Filed: 1995-07-26
Abstract: A fabric gripper for a sound insulating wall lining, comprising an elongate U-shaped wall bracket (10) and an elongated fabric gripping clip (18) having spaced legs (22) adapted to snap-fit to the legs (14) of the wall bracket. <IMAGE>