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Patent GB-2253473-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline cooling systems
Inventor: GRANT CALLUM
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1992-01-30
Abstract: Apparatus for cooling liquids which are transported along a pipeline (17) comprises a heat exchanger (12) having a product coil (14) which is connected into the pipeline (17) and a refrigerant coil (13) which is connected to a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system has a condenser (8) which is cooled by water led via hoses (5a) from a cooling system which has an air-cooled radiator (3) located remotely from the condenser (8). The hoses (5a) include quick-release flexible hose connections (5). The water cooling system may include anti-freeze. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260531-A (GB)
Title: Envelope with flap for attachment to magazine
Inventor: FOTHERGILL JEFFREY JOHN
IPC: B65D27/00
Filed: 1992-04-15
Abstract: A packet comprises a sealable envelope having an integrally formed flap 5 which can carry information and/or can enable the packet to be attached to a magazine. The packet is formed from a blank comprising first and second main portions 3, 4 connected by a fold line 15 and having adhesive-coated edge regions 7, 8 along two sides of portion 4. When folded about line 15, regions 7, 8 adhere to surfaces 14, 13 of portion 3 and the envelope thus formed may be closed by means of an adhesive-coated flap 6. The integral flap 5 can be fixed into the spine of a magazine in like manner to its pages, eg. by a staple engaging the fold line between the envelope and the flap 5. The packet may contain seeds or other products such as herbs, shampoo, cooking sauces or a computer disc. and may have a see-through window.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253540-A (GB)
Title: Visual image transmission by fibre optic cable
Inventor: DUJON GREGORY FRANCIS
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 1992-04-27
Abstract: A method of calibrating an incoherent optical fibre bundle to be used for image transmission, by determining the relative input to output position of each fibre in the bundle and processing the light output of the bundle accordingly. The calibration technique comprises, defining an address array capable of defining for the optical bundle the position of the ends of individual optical fibres in the bundle; transmitting a series of test images into one end of the optical fibre bundle, each test image illuminating a substantial proportion of the pixels and the combination of which selectively illuminate each pixel of the address array; analysing the output of the fibre bundle with reference to the transmitted images to produce a reference table of input to output for the fibres; and using the reference table to deconvolve an image transmitted along the fibre bundle. Calibrated incoherent optical fibres are of particular use for examining nuclear reactors, chemical vats and other harsh environments.
Patent GB-2259049-A (GB)
Title: Identification card with machine-readable optically encoded information in diffraction structures
Inventor: MINNETIAN OHANNES
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 1992-07-14
Abstract: An identification card 1 comprises a base 2 and a self-supporting information carrier strip 4 which is joined to the base 2 by means of an adhesive layer 3. Each information carrier strip 4 comprises a cover layer 5, a first lacquer layer 6, a reflection layer 7 and a second lacquer layer 8. The reflection layer 7 and the adjoining surfaces of the two lacquer layers 6, 8 carry impressed diffraction structures 9 which contain machine-readable information. Such cards can be used as a telephone card or as an identity card. The information carrier strip 4 can be formed by transverse division of a web (10, Fig. 3) which has been embossed with the diffraction structures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262538-A (GB)
Title: Cell culture vessel
Inventor: O'CONNELL DENNIS MALCOLM
IPC: C12N1/00
Filed: 1992-12-14
Abstract: Cell culture vessels are disclosed wherein at least part of the interior has a plurality of grooves or valleys (24) configured and sized to be spannable by tissue culture cells. The valleys or grooves may be parallel to each other or concentric to each other. The vessel may comprise a flask wherein a portion of the bottom wall is inclined to form a ramp (18) proximate to the end wall having an open-ended-neck. The interior surface of the bottom wall may have a planar window area (25). These vessels provide for enhanced cell yields for epithelial-like cell lines, and a more in vivo-like cell growing environment for fibroblast-like cell lines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263136-A (GB)
Title: Buckle assembly
Inventor: FUDAKI TSUTOMU
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1992-12-17
Abstract: A buckle assembly (10) formed from a molded plastics material comprises a plug member (11) and a socket member (12) releasably engageable therewith, the plug member (11) having a pair of spaced engaging tongues (21, 21) adapted to engage with corresponding flexural flanges (30, 30) of the socket member (12) to urge the flanges (30, 30) to displace radially outwardly beyond the confines of lateral sides of the socket member (12). The plug member (11) includes a locking prong (20) resiliently movable into and out of a window (27) formed in the socket member (12). A single hand manipulation of the locking prong (20) and/or the flexural flanges (30, 30) facilitates resilient release of the plug member (11) from the socket member (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274572-A (GB)
Title: Animal cage
Inventor: HOWARD IAN TERENCE
IPC: A01K1/03
Filed: 1993-01-30
Abstract: A cage for a rabbit comprises a main compartment (10, 12) for the rabbit and a nest box (20). The nest box (20) is detachably mounted outside the main compartment and has an access tunnel (22) passing through a wall of the main compartment to allow a rabbit to move between the main compartment and the nest box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265274-A (GB)
Title: Surveying method and apparatus
Inventor: STUTTLE MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01S17/10
Filed: 1993-03-22
Abstract: A method of surveying a cavern 2 comprises providing a bore hole 3 leading to the cavern; inserting at least the head 5 of a distance measuring device mounted on a support 6 into the cavern; fixing the position of the support relative to the walls of the cavern; and utilizing the distance measuring device to survey the cavern relative to the fixed position of the device. The distance measuring device may be a rotating pulse laser range finding device mounted on the end of a multi-section rod. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-930633-A (GB)
IPC: C08F10/00
Abstract: 930,633. Olefine polymers; polymerization catalysts. EASTMAN KODAK CO. Aug. 20, 1959 [Aug. 22, 1958], No. 28439/59. Class 2(6) Alpha-olefines are polymerized in presence of a catalyst prepared by triturating lithium aluminium hydride with a titanium chloride to form a catalyst complex and washing the latter to remove unreacted titanium chloride. "Trituration" is defined as treatment of the mixture to bring it to a particle size range of 10-150 microns. Specified monomers are ethylene, propylene, butene-1, isobutylene, pentene-1, hexene-1, decene-1 and styrene. Copolymers of ethylene with, e.g. propylene, butene-1 and hexene-1 are also mentioned. Specification 930,634 is referred to.
Patent GB-2270140-A (GB)
Title: Valve devices for use in mining control systems
Inventor: PETERS BERND
IPC: F15B13/02
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: In a valve device for use in an electro-hydraulic mining control system, valve cartridges (3) are removably inserted into respective bores (2) in a block (1) via an exterior face (23) thereof (Fig. 1, not shown). Each cartridge (3) is made up of two elongate sleeve components (9, 10) in screw-threaded engagement. Closure elements (15, 16) cooperate with seatings (11, 12) defined by the components (9, 10). A rod (17) couples the closure elements (15, 16) so that when one closure element (15) is on its seating (11) the other (16) is off its seating (12) and vice versa. The closure elements (15, 16) are biased with a spring (26) contained in a bushing (25) filled into the bore (2) via the exterior face (23). The bushing (25) is used to rotate the sleeve components (9, 10) relative to one another to adjust the relative positions of the valve seatings (11, 12). At the end of the cartridges (3) remote from the exterior face (23) the other sub-housing plate (4) supports pivotable levers (5) moved by electro-magnetic power to displace the valve closure elements against the spring force. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272441-A (GB)
Title: Substituted N-carboxyalkyldipeptides
Inventor: DURETTE PHILIPPE L
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1993-10-12
Abstract: N-carboxyalkyldipeptidyl compounds represented by the formula   <IMAGE> which are inhibitors of matrix metalloendoproteinases which degrade major components of articular cartilage and basement membranes causing degenerative diseases such as arthritis, periodontal disease, cornea ulceration and certain cancers, are described.
Patent GB-2283764-A (GB)
Title: Resin and carbon fibre moulding material
Inventor: LORD ALLAN
IPC: C08J5/04
Filed: 1993-11-09
Abstract: Sheet form moulding material comprises a carbon fibre fabric impregnated with a phenol formaldehyde novolak resin with a phenol formaldehyde resole resin as cross-linking agent. A particulate filler such as magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, carbon black or fumed silica may also be included.
Patent GB-2272255-A (GB)
Title: Control system for extraction/injection of steam from/in a turbine
Inventor: EKLUND SIVERT
IPC: F01K7/20
Filed: 1992-06-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system for controlling injection and extraction of steam in a steam turbine (1), the same valves (5, 6) being used both for injection of steam to the turbine (1) and for extraction of steam from the turbine (1). The valves (5, 6) commonly used for injection and extraction are controlled to be timely opened and closed in dependence on the pressure conditions at injection points (2, 3) and extraction points (2, 3), respectively, in the turbine and on the pressure (P3) prevailing in a process network connected to the valves (5, 6) such that injected or extracted steam is utilized in an optimal manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274106-A (GB)
Title: Process for the simultaneous production of acetic acid, methyl acetate and acetic anhydride
Inventor: UHM SUNG JIN
IPC: B01J31/24
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A process for the simultaneous production of acetic acid, methyl acetate and acetic anhydride or the selective production of any one of the same products, comprises the steps of carbonylating methanol with carbon monoxide, optionally in admixture of hydrogen, in the presence of a rhodium catalyst and a halide co-catalyst in a first gas phase carbonylation reactor for gas phase carbonylation of methanol to produce acetic acid and methyl acetate; separating the resulting methyl acetate and the co-catalyst from the reaction mixture, respectively, while recovering acetic acid; recovering part of the separated methyl acetate by distillation while introducing the remaining parts thereof and the co-catalyst to a second carbonylation reactor together with carbon monoxide; carbonylating the methyl acetate with carbon monoxide, optionally in admixture of hydrogen, in the presence of the co-catalyst to produce acetic anhydride; and finally separating the co-catalyst from the acetic anhydride thus produced while recovering the acetic anhydride and recycling the co-catalyst to the first gas phase carbonylation reactor.
Patent GB-2276194-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle door lock
Inventor: BRACKMANN HORST
IPC: E05B81/40
Filed: 1994-01-12
Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock in a central locking mechanism has 'locked', 'unlocked', and 'anti-theft protection operating positions and an emergency unlocking facility. A driven screw 6 carries a nut 7 which acts on a lever 2. An operating linkage for a rotary latch and paw is acted on by the lever 2 which is formed as two relatively pivoted partial levers 21, 22 normally urged by a spring system 9 to the rigid configuration shown in fig. 1 with stop elements 8 interengaging. In operation between the unlocked' (fig. 1) and 'locked' (fig. 2, not shown) positions the partial levers 21, 22 pivot while maintaining this configuration, but when the nut 7 is moved to the right beyond the 'locked position' to the 'anti-theft' position shown in fig. 3, lever 21 can be moved with respect to lever 22. In addition an emergency unlocking movement of the linkage is possible as lever 22 can be moved clockwise from the fig. 2 position with respect to lever 21 (fig. 4, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281987-A (GB)
Title: Clock signal distribution.
Inventor: SATO HIROYUKI
IPC: G06F1/10
Filed: 1994-01-27
Abstract: Distributing clock signals with desired phase to each of a plurality of devices. A delay generating section (21) generates a plurality of delayed clock signals from the output of the clock generating section (10). A clock distributing section (22) has a plurality of input terminals corresponding to the plurality of delayed clock signals and a plurality of output terminals corresponding to the plurality of devices to be clocked. The clock distributing section (22) distributes delayed clock signals to one or more output terminals by selecting the input terminals corresponding to the desired delay clock signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291027-A (GB)
Title: A steel fabrication system and conveying arrangement
Inventor: BUCKLEY DANIEL
IPC: B23P23/00
Filed: 1994-07-13
Abstract: A system for fabricating steel has racks (2) for storage of raw material for individual jobs. The system is particularly suitable for a large number of small jobs. Flexible conveyor out-feed systems (6) are provided for delivery of individual items to different destinations using cross-conveyor runners 9 and chain drives (10) as appropriate. A similar conveyor system is provided at the out-feed of a multi-head drill station in which individual lengths may be easily set while the previous workpiece is being drilled. Quick punching of small steel items is achieved by use of a template and a moving carriage and comprehensive shot blasting of fabricated steel is provided by use of a shot blasting machine having an upper wheel for delivery of a shot blast from a vertical direction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281203-A (GB)
Title: Back-supporting seat
Inventor: KELLY THOMAS JOSEPH
IPC: A47C3/16
Filed: 1994-03-02
Abstract: A back-supporting seat having slatted seat and back portions (10, 12), the ends of the slats (14) being held in pockets (20) formed in folded strips (16) of flexible material. Excepting the end slats, which may be glued in the pockets, the pockets are made of sufficient depth to accommodate relative longitudinal movements of the slats, thereby enabling the seat better to conform to the contour of the body of the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287302-A (GB)
Title: A clutch plate having a torsional vibration damper
Inventor: FELDHAUS REINHARD
IPC: F16F15/12
Filed: 1995-03-09
Abstract: A clutch plate for a friction clutch of a motor vehicle has a hub (1), a first torsional damping device (7) for low torques and a second torsional damping device (8) for large torques. Each device (7,8) has an input component (33, 22) and an output component (22, 34; 16, 17) rotatable against the force in springs (9, 10). At least one of the input and output components (33) of one of the two torsional damping devices is mounted on a concentric cylindrical guide diameter (D) of the hub (1) concentric with the axis of rotation by means of an axially extending substantially tubular extension (11). The extension (11) serves to stabilise the hub in a radial direction when subjected to torque. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302262-A (GB)
Title: Display block for objects such as bottles
Inventor: ELLIS JOHN
IPC: A47F7/28
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A display block 1, which is adapted to be assembled with other like display blocks to form a display system, comprises a base portion 2 and an upper, open portion 3 to receive an object to be displayed. Preferably the base portion is hollow and the upper portion is shaped with a recess to receive the lower portion of a bottle. The upper portion surrounding the recess may be shaped to give the appearance of crushed ice 7. Preferably the block also comprises a side wall 4 with a lip (8, Fig 3) and a ledge 9 where the lip of one block may rest on the ledge of another block. Preferably the block is hexagonal and is formed of acrylic material. Means may be provided for illuminating the blocks.
Patent GB-2302730-A (GB)
Title: An electric heating apparatus including means for simulating flames
Inventor: EVERTON RAYMOND PETER
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 1995-06-28
Abstract: An electrical heating apparatus including means for simulating flames comprises a housing (1) defining an air throughflow passage including an air inlet, a first portion (2) containing simulated flame effect means (8) and leading via another portion (12) to a forced air convection unit (3), and an outlet for heated air. A front side of said first portion is formed by screen means (5, 7) which are capable of diffusely transmitting light reflected by said flame effect means. Simulated fuel means (4) are located on a side of said screen means remote from said simulated flame effect means. A light source (a) illuminates said simulated flame effect means and said simulated fuel means. The simulated flame effect means may comprise a slitted flexible sheet (8) of highly reflective material. A manually-operable, pivotally mounted closure flap acts as a bypass to the portions (2, 12).
Patent GB-2291663-A (GB)
Title: Material remover
Inventor: SHIPSIDES JOHN HAZELDINE
IPC: E02F3/02
Filed: 1995-07-03
Abstract: A sludge remover comprises a plastics tube 10 having an obliquely cut end, whereby it can be lowered to the bottom of a pond at an oblique angle to provide a small gap 13 between the edge of the tube and the bottom of the pool. Within the end of the tube there is provided a butterfly valve 14, comprising a flap 15 mounted on a pivot pin. The pin is provided with a crank 17 outside the tube, to which is attached a rod 18 extending along the tube for operating the valve. In use, the rod is pushed forwards to close the valve. The sludge remover is then pushed to the bottom of the pond, into the sludge 19 to be removed. The valve keeps the tube free of water. The rod is pulled back allowing the water to flow into the tube from the region occupied by the sludge. The water and with it the sludge will tend to flow right up the tube, to the surface level of the pond. Once the tube is full, the valve can be closed, and the tube removed with the water and the sludge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302795-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated security cabinet/desk
Inventor: MIDDLEHURST STUART JOHN
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 1995-07-06
Abstract: A ventilated secuirty cabinet / desk with a secure casing and retractable curtain, contains perforations 15. This allows electrically operated devices (eg a computer) to be secured against theft or misuse yet remain powered for communication or other uses. The retractable curtain made from a secure material enables easy access to the devices by authorised personnel whilst providing secuirty and ventilation when closed.
Patent GB-2299339-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing styrenic polymer
Inventor: FUJITA MASAYUKI
IPC: C08F2/38
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: A process for producing a styrenic polymer having a wide-spread molecular weight distribution comprises polymerizing a styrenic monomer or a styrenic monomer and a monomer copolymerizable with the styrenic monomer in the presence of 50 to 5000 ppm by weight of at least one compound selected from compounds having a dithiocarbamate group and sulfide compounds having at least one of an aryl group, an arylalkyl group and a thiazole group based on the total monomer to a final conversion of 40% by weight or more in the absence or presence of a radical initiator. The polymerization is carried out by a suspension polymerization, a batchwise bulk polymerization or a continuous bulk polymerization using a plug flow type polymerization reactor.
Patent GB-2297642-A (GB)
Title: An animated display assembly
Inventor: WELLDON KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: G09F19/12
Filed: 1994-10-07
Abstract: An animated display assembly (10) including a transparent or translucent liquid reservoir (11) which is at least partially filled with a liquid (12) and wherein there is provided production means (52) for producing bubbles in the liquid. Preferably the production means (52) in combination with the liquid is adapted to produce a head of foam on the surface of the liquid.
Patent GB-2312078-A (GB)
Title: Cataloguing video information
Inventor: DORRICOTT MARTIN REX
IPC: G11B27/28
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: Pieces of video material are accessed by means of a first database storing edit decision lists containing time codes of edit points and information identifying the material. Using the first database, a piece of video material is accessed and using time codes of edit points shots within the material are selected and a frame from a shot is extracted and data reduced. The data reduced frame is stored in a second database with information derived from the first database to form a catalogue of the shots.
Patent GB-2312213-A (GB)
Title: Compressed absorbent aggregate
Inventor: BOOTH GEOFFREY GRAEME
IPC: A61L28/00
Filed: 1996-04-18
Abstract: A compressed absorbent aggregate suitable for thickening human excretion products particularly urine, comprising: ```60 to 80% by weight superabsorbent ```20 to 40% by weight microcrystalline cellulose ```0.1 to 10% by weight hydrophilic lubricant. The superabsorbent may be crosslinked sodium polyacrylate. The lubricant may be polyethylene glycol, DL-leucine, glycine, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, sodium stearyl fumarate, or sodium lauryl sulphate.
Patent GB-2312996-A (GB)
Title: Multiple headphones/earphones adaptor
Inventor: MUSE JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: H01R31/02
Filed: 1996-05-11
Abstract: The Multiple Headphones/Earphones Adaptor has a male (jack plug) connection for insertion into the desired system. Different sizes of the jack plug and housing allow the adaptor to be used in conjunction with various types of equipment, such as portable personal radios / CD players / television sets as well as home and industrial units where Headphones/Earphones are used. The adaptor is pushed into the connection on the selected unit and Headphone/Earphone sets connected as required.
Patent GB-2315408-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing headrest for vehicle seat
Inventor: LINDSTROM MARTIN
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: A headrest 1 for a vehicle seat is characterised by a relatively strong rear support element 4 and a non-resiliently deformable front plate 6 having alternate slots 7 and fingers 5 which progressively deform under impact of a passenger's head. The headrest may be of magnesium and be covered with upholstery or padding. Seat mountings 2,3 are provided.