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Patent GB-2256057-A (GB)
Title: Testing electrical systems for electromagnetic compatibility
Inventor: BALL ROBERT JAMES
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 1991-05-24
Abstract: The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of a component in a complex electrical system such as a wiring harness in a vehicle is predicted using the results of a low level swept frequency test. Transfer functions of induced current and field strength are established (Figure 1) at various locations in the system over a range of frequencies and the results are analysed and multiplied to establish a probability distribution (Figure 4) of the current at any point in the system under high-field EMC test conditions. By comparing (Figure 5) the probability distribution with the known current actually required to cause failure of a component (as determined in a separate test), the probability of failure of the component at high fields can be established. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260388-A (GB)
Title: Automatic cut-off for intravenous device
Inventor: CHEN LONG HSIUNG
IPC: A61M5/40
Filed: 1991-10-08
Abstract: An intravenous device has an automatic cut-off valve in which a hollow ball float 3 is installed in a fluid reservoir 2; as the fluid in the fluid reservoir is drained away, the ball float will be lowered to an outlet 201 at the bottom of the fluid reservoir automatically closing the outlet as a result of the attractive force of the fluid; a given amount of fluid will then be left in a fluid hose 4 to prevent blood from flowing into the fluid hose, such a feature can facilitate refilling fluid for the next injection operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249652-A (GB)
Title: Games apparatus
Inventor: STANLEY WYATT JAMES
IPC: G07F1/06
Filed: 1991-11-25
Abstract: Apparatus for use in playing a game which is activated for play by acceptance of a token, includes a laser emitter (9) and receiver (10) therefor, and the token (12, 19) includes a laser readable code (5) similar to that found on a "compact disc" so as to reduce the chances of mistakes or fraud.
Patent GB-2250705-A (GB)
Title: Articles including a ceramic member and a metal member bonded together
Inventor: O'NEIL-BELL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C04B37/02
Filed: 1991-12-11
Abstract: An article includes a ceramic or vitreous member (5) and a composite member (9) bonded together. The composite member is formed of a substrate member and a deformable metal layer which is mechanically fixed to the substrate member. The substrate member is formed of a material which is harder than the deformable metal. The ceramic or vitreous member and the deformable metal layer of the composite member are bonded together by a solid phase bond formed by ultrasonic welding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253857-A (GB)
Title: Paper coating
Inventor: HUSBAND JOHN CLAUDE
IPC: C09D7/45
Filed: 1992-04-07
Abstract: There is disclosed an aqueous paper coating composition which comprises at least 45 % by weight of a particulate pigment dispersed with a dispersing agent, and an adhesive; characterised in that said dispersing agent comprises an anionic polyelectrolyte and a cationic polyelectrolyte, the cationic polyelectrolyte being present in an amount sufficient to render the particles cationic, in that said adhesive is a cationic or non-ionic adhesive and in that said particulate pigment is one which is not capable of being dispersed in water at high solids, and following vigorous mixing, in the sole presence of said cationic polyelectrolyte. Also disclosed is a method for making the paper coating composition, a method for coating a paper with a paper coating composition and the resulting coated paper. The coated paper of the invention is particularly suited to recycling.
Patent GB-2266047-A (GB)
Title: Window cleaning tool
Inventor: GOODWIN KEITH
IPC: A47L1/06
Filed: 1992-04-16
Abstract: A window cleaning applicator which comprises a flat head (1) adapted to carry a cleaning material (4) such as lambs wool, and a handle (2) attached to or attachable to the head, wherein the handle (2) is connected to the head (1) at two points (3) between which there extends a portion (2b) which may be gripped by the hand of the user. Such a window cleaning applicator enables pressure to be applied to a window more firmly and more evenly than hitherto. A clip may be provided on the handle for fixing the tool onto the end of an extension pole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256377-A (GB)
Title: Desalination plant
Inventor: VAN SEUMEREN ADELBERT-MICHAEL
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 1992-05-01
Abstract: A mobile desalination plant comprises desalination apparatus (4) on board a ship (1). The ship has an upperhold (2) for the desalination apparatus (4) and a lowerhold (3) for freshwater. Seawater to be processed is taken up and pumped to the desalination apparatus (4) from a seawater compartment in the underside of the ship, the level of which varies according to the draught of the ship (1) <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266924-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle immobilisation system.
Inventor: WOODHOUSE CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1992-05-09
Abstract: The unit 10 has input leads 12 connecting various essential circuits 14 of the vehicle to the connector block 20. By linking different combinations of pins 26 together by wiring links 24 the electronic relays 18 are connected to some of the essential circuits 14 such that a thief would not know which particular combination of essential circuits are disabled for any particular unit. The unit 10, including the wire links, is encapsulated in an opaque resin after assembly. The essential circuits are enabled by entering a predetermined code into the coded control interface 22 by means of a numeric keypad or a key operated device which results in the relays 18 being energised to complete the essential circuits to which they are connected and permit the vehicle to start. Another code entered into the control interface 22 initiates a diagnostic routine whereby a code is transmitted indicating the state (open or closed) of the relays to assess if the unit has failed in a case where the vehicle will not start. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261765-A (GB)
Title: Collector for a travelling-wave tube
Inventor: WERTMAN RICHARD C
IPC: H01J23/027
Filed: 1992-08-05
Abstract: An electron collector 40 for a travelling-wave tube includes a ceramic housing 42 having a cavity 44 formed therein whose interior surfaces are coated with at least one layer of an electrically conductive material that is adapted, eg, by provision of terminal 48, to be coupled to a bias source. An aperture 46 in the cavity allows entry of an electron beam which impinges upon the cavity walls, and the heat generated thereby is conducted to the outermost surface of housing 42 where it can be dissipated, eg, using further cooling devices 74. The outermost surface of the housing 42 may also be covered with an electrically conductive material layer 72 that acts both as a Faraday cage and a base onto which heat exchangers and other cooling devices 74 can be affixed. The ceramic housing may be formed of aluminium nitride or beryllium oxide and the conductive layer on the inside of cavity 44 may comprise a first layer 54 of molybdenum-manganese alloy 0.5-1.0 mil thick, a second layer 56 of nickel and a third layer 58 of copper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261971-A (GB)
Title: Electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) device
Inventor: KIM KEON-SOO
IPC: G11C16/06
Filed: 1992-11-27
Abstract: An EEPROM device has a circuit for supplying a voltage having a greater absolute value than a threshold voltage of a non-selected over-erased single transistor memory cell MC21 to a non-selected word line WL2 connected to the control electrode of the non-selected memory cell MC21 in order to enable accurate reading of a selected memory cell MC11 coupled in parallel with the non-selected memory cell MC21 between a selected bit line BL1 and a common source line CS. Further groups of selected cells and over-erased cells (Fig 3) may have their respective source lines CS coupled via transfer transistors (T1-T3) to common source lines (CS1-CS3), the transfer transistors being controlled by address signals (A1-A3). An example of a word line voltage supply circuit is described (Fig 4) for supplying a negative voltage (Vb) of -2 to -5 volts, a voltage of 5 volts and a high voltage (Vpp) of 10 to 12 volts to a word line. In reading data, a lower voltage having an absolute value greater than the absolute value of the threshold voltage of the over-erased memory cell is applied to the non-selected word line WL2 and a voltage of, eg, 5 volts is applied to a gate of the selected memory cell via the selected word line WL1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263691-A (GB)
Title: Transport/display carton
Inventor: WONNACOTT ROGER JOSEPH
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 1993-02-02
Abstract: A carton can be converted from a transport box into a display tray (20) by actuation of one or more tear strips to permit ready removal, without the use of tools, of an upper part 20(a) of the carton. The tear strip(s) run(s) along both side walls (15, 16) and the rear (13) of the box from a line of weakness that extends from end to end of the tear strip to leave two small corner regions (21) at the front of the tray (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262505-A (GB)
Title: Tape cassettes: cleaning tape
Inventor: JACOBS STEPHEN HENRY
IPC: G11B23/04
Filed: 1993-02-24
Abstract: Magnetic recording tapes, both audio and video, are provided with a length of cleaning tape 24, for cleaning a recording/playback head, incorporated in the cassette 12 and in series with the recording tape 22, at one end thereof. The cleaning tape may be joined between the recording and leader tapes, or may be inserted in the leader tape, and may be provided at both ends of the recording tape. The tapes may be joined by adhesives, or by ultrasonic welding. Apparatus is described (Fig. 2, not shown) which extracts tape from a cassette and splices in a length of cleaning tape which may be new or may be a replacement for dirty cleaning tape which is cut out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266177-A (GB)
Title: Automatic video-tape cassette changing device
Inventor: LEE SANG-CHUN
IPC: B65G59/06
Filed: 1993-03-30
Abstract: An automatic cassette changing device adapted to be used in combination with a recording and reproducing apparatus such as a VCR 12 comprises an open space 16 suitable for receiving one or more vertically stacked cassettes 18, an inlet 20 for supplying a cassette to the VCR therethrough, and an outlet 24 for discharging cassettes ejected from the VCR. Projecting pieces support the stacked cassettes, as do a pair of cassette feeding mechanisms 36 mounted on opposite sides of the device. Each mechanism 36 comprises a cylindrical cutout holder 48 which retains the edge of the bottom cassette. When a motor 38 rotates holder 48 via gears 38, 42, 44, the bottom cassette is released onto the bottom of the device and, via cam 54, plate 56 and lever 58, pushed forward to be fed into the VCR.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268617-A (GB)
Title: Thin film magnetic head
Inventor: ARIMOTO YUKO
IPC: G11B5/31
Filed: 1993-07-06
Abstract: A thin film magnetic head includes an upper magnetic pole film (7) and a lower magnetic pole film (2) laminated one on another through a magnetic gap layer (3). The upper and lower magnetic pole films are multilayer thin films, respectively, each of which is composed of a plurality of magnetic thin film layers (21) and a plurality of non-magnetic thin film layers (22), alternately laminated one on another. If there are an even number of magnetic layers (21), they are of equal thickness. If however there are an odd number of magnetic layers. the thickness of each layer is calculated from the thicknesses of adjacent layers. The magnetic layers (21) may consist of a Co-containing amorphous alloy with Hf,Ta and Pd, The non-magnetic layers (22) may be SIN, SiO2 or Al2 O3. The magnetic pole films (2) and (7) have single domain structures, respectively, and the use of such magnetic pole films realizes a thin film magnetic head having high permeability at high frequencies and improved high frequency characteristics and attains high recording density. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283069-A (GB)
Title: Socket of pipe joint
Inventor: OZAKI YUSHIKAZU
IPC: F16L37/23
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: A socket has a body (1), coupled to a first fluid pipe, for removably receiving a plug (25) coupled to a second fluid pipe to be coupled to the first fluid pipe, a valve mechanism (11) provided within the socket body and situated in an open position to allow passage of a fluid between the socket body (1) and the plug (25) when the plug (25) is inserted in the socket body (1), and a lock mechanism (3, 4) for preventing removal of the plug (25) from the socket body (1). A hollow cylindrical valve receiving portion (13) having a valve seat (21) formed on an inner peripheral surface thereof, a valve body (12) slidably situated within the valve receiving portion (13) and having a valve head (20) cooperating with the valve seat (21) to constitute the valve mechanism (11), and a spring (18), supported by the valve receiving portion (13), for urging the valve body (12) in a direction to bring the valve head (20) into contact with the valve seat (21) are constructed as a single assembly capable of being inserted in the socket body (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278868-A (GB)
Title: Pulling and connecting tool for subsea conduits
Inventor: BREDA JOEREN
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 1993-02-10
Abstract: A tool (20) for the remote-controlled pulling, aligning and connecting of a subsea conduit (2) to a subsea installation. The tool comprises a framework (4), a pulling wire (1) with a pulling head (3) which can be releasably attached to the end (15) of the subsea conduit (2) and also optionally aligning means which bring the ends (15, 16) of the conduit which are to be connected in line with one another. The tool (20) has a frame (5) pivotably mounted on the framework (4) around a substantially horizontal axis oriented substantially at right angle to the axis of the conduit (2) and at almost the same height as the height at which the conduit (2) will finally lie, said frame (5) comprising a grip elevator (6) which can grip and hold the pulled conduit (2) and manipulate the end (15) of the conduit (2) between a slanting pulling position and a final, substantially horizontal connecting position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282216-A (GB)
Title: Ice making device
Inventor: MANABE AKIHIKO
IPC: F25C1/22
Filed: 1994-08-01
Abstract: An ice making device includes an enclosed feed water tank 7 designed to store therein water, an ice tray 2, disposed in a refrigerator, storing therein water for making ice, a pump 6 for pumping the water out of the enclosed feed water tank to the ice tray, a water supply line extending from the enclosed feed water tank to the ice tray through the pump, and a controller 200 controlling the pump to supply a preselected amount of water to the ice tray. The water supply line includes a first line 4 connecting between the inside of the enclosed feed water tank and an inlet of the pump and a second line 9 arranged to establish communication between an outlet of the pump and the ice tray. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279098-A (GB)
Title: Underwater structures
Inventor: BROWN PHILIP GWYN
IPC: E02D25/00
Filed: 1994-09-08
Abstract: An anchoring arrangement for securing a structure such as a subsea manifold to the seabed includes a vertical guide 26 forming part of the structure, a pile 54 driven through the guide into the seabed and locking means for locking the pile 54 to the guide 26. The locking means preferably consists of a locking pin (70, not shown) inserted through intersecting slots 56, 58 formed in the guide 26 and pile 54 respectively. The slots 56, 58 may be horizontal and vertical as shown or may both be arranged at 45 DEG  to the vertical and at 90 DEG  to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281945-A (GB)
Title: Anchorage member
Inventor: RIDGWAY GLYN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1994-09-16
Abstract: The invention relates to anchorage members for facilitating the formation of joints between the end regions of seals, for instance, for use in attaching the door seals of domestic appliances. The anchorage members are formed with shaped guide portions (5, 6) to guide the seal end regions around a curve and are provided with an attachment portion e.g. TAB (3) for attaching seals and anchorage members to a supporting surface of the domestic appliance. The anchorage members may be provided with one or more barbs (30 - 33) to resist inadvertent removal of seals therefrom. The seal itself may be attached to the anchorage member by pushing onto the member so clip 1 enters clip receiving region 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294404-A (GB)
Title: Golfing aid
Inventor: WHYTE LINTON WASHINGTON
IPC: A63B47/02
Filed: 1994-10-25
Abstract: A golfing aid which may be used to place and retrieve balls C, tees P and markers and which also may be used to hold a pitch mark repairer to save the user from bending comprises a pair of jaws A, B which are urged towards the open position by a spring G and are closed by a trigger arrangement (not shown) to pull on a wire F against the action of the spring. The jaws U are shaped to accomodate each of the items it is required to locate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293396-A (GB)
Title: Joint for joining two elements of a road
Inventor: LAGOANERE JACQUES
IPC: E01D19/06
Filed: 1994-11-17
Abstract: A joint for joining two deck elements (3, 4) comprises a central section (9) of flexible material and two edge sections (7, 8) disposed in recesses (29, 30) formed on either side of a slot (2) between two deck elements (3, 4). The edge sections (7, 8) are provided with an assembly of fixing rods (17, 18) inserted into plates (14) integral with the edge sections (7, 8) and extending substantially longitudinally of the edge sections. Substantially vertically extending anchor rods (19) are fixed to the fixing rods (17, 18) and glued into holes (31, 32) in the deck elements (3, 4), forming an anchoring device (12, 13). Each anchoring device (12, 13) is embedded into an adherent beam made of resin mortar (25, 26). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286357-A (GB)
Title: Tool for fitting the knives of a shear
Inventor: JUSSEAU JEAN-PAUL
IPC: B23D35/00
Filed: 1995-02-01
Abstract: Tool for fitting knives (3a - 3e) in the form of blocks to the cutting edges on a blade holder (1) by means of lock screws or setscrews (41, 42a - d, 45) in order to apply the blades (3a - 3e) to the bottom of indentations defined by three planar surfaces. This leads to a good alignment of the cutting edges. The tool has been especially designed for remote manipulation work maintaining shears for cutting up nuclear fuel needles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300395-A (GB)
Title: Electric servo system for vehicle power steering
Inventor: WALTON JOHN HUGH DAVEY
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 1995-05-01
Abstract: A power steering system comprises a steering wheel 1 connected to a shaft 2 which has a screw thread 4 engaging an axially-moveable member 5 connected, e.g. through a pin-and slot connection 11, 10 to a shaft 12 connected to the steering rack. A transducer 22 senses the position of the member 5. An electric motor 18 steers the wheels 14, 15 in response to the output from the transducer 22 or in accordance with another desired control function with feedback from a steering position sensor 28. The steering can be controlled independently of the position of the steering wheel 1 within the limits of the pin 11 in the slot 10 and this may be used to simulate skidding as an aid to driver training. When a peg 23 is engaged in a groove in the sleeve 5 the axial movement of the sleeve is limited to movement of the peg against springs and allows power-assisted steering using the limited movement to control the motor 18. With the peg engaged manual, unassisted, steering is also possible. The peg 23 is disengaged from the groove by a solenoid 24.
Patent GB-2292581-A (GB)
Title: Multiple glazing unit with spacer frame allowing electrical connection
Inventor: DAVIES MERVYN JOHN
IPC: H05B3/84
Filed: 1995-08-23
Abstract: Corner key 10b (and 10a, c and d, figure 1) connects lengths of spacer bar 8c and 8d (and 8a and 8b, figure 1) to form a spacer frame (6, figure 1) for a multiple glazing unit (1, figure 1), one pane 2 of which has an electrical contact 14 (and 16, figure 1) for, for example, electrically conductive coating 12. At least one corner key, for example 10b, has means enabling electrical contact 14 (or 16) to extend from an area within the confines of the spacer frame to outside, without making electrical connection with the spacer frame, preferably via recess 44 rather than though the spacer frame. In a preferred embodiment, the key 10b has a widened portion 42 which prevents complete insertion into spacer bar 8c, the recess 44 being formed in that portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291023-A (GB)
Title: Hitching apparatus
Inventor: THOMPSON COLIN GREGORY
IPC: B60D1/36
Filed: 1994-03-03
Abstract: There is provided hitching apparatus including a mounting means (10) including a base plate portion (11) supporting integrally formed struts (12) to which is fabricated an upper mounting socket (13). The base plate portion (11) is secured to the goose-neck of a vehicle by means of the threaded stud and nut of a conventional tow ball. The mounting socket (13) is adapted to receive the tongue portion (17) of a guide assembly including a pair of guide plates (21) which in use diverge from their mounting portion (20) to extend rearward and outward of the tow-ball. Reversing the vehicle to the hitch of the trailer with the hitching assembly installed results in either the hitch directly contacting the mounting portion (20) or engagement of the hitching portion with either of the guide plates (21) whereupon the hitching portion is guided to the mounting portion (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306750-A (GB)
Title: An audio editing system
Inventor: BECKWITH TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: G11B27/034
Filed: 1995-10-23
Abstract: An audio editing system 50 comprises an audio store 51 for storing digital data representing audio clips. An editing processor 52 is operable in response to manipulation of a stylus and touch tablet 53 to edit the audio clip data. The editing processor 52 is arranged to generate edit data and store the same in an edit data store 54. A display processor 55 is arranged to generate from the edit data a set of data defining an image representing each of the audio clips and the manner in which they have been edited. The image is displayed on a monitor 56 and identifies audio clip portions selected to contribute to an audio sequence and all audio clip portions not selected contribute to the audio sequence. The system 50 may be incorporated in a video editing system.
Patent GB-2300249-A (GB)
Title: Supplying gas to rotary kilns
Inventor: HELKER HEINRICH
IPC: F27B7/36
Filed: 1996-03-19
Abstract: Gas is supplied to a chamber 12 defined by a circumferential stationary supply pipe 5, seals 9 and stationary bracket 7. The gas flows from the chamber 12 into a rotary kiln via supply pipe 5, branch pipes 18 and nozzles 22. The pipe 5 is secured to the kiln by branches (6, figure 4). The supply pipe 5 is divided into segments (17, figure 2) by walls (27). Each segment comprises at least two openings having inlet valves (16, figure 4) which are opened by the gas pressure in chamber 12. At least one opening is always enclosed by the chamber 12. A counter support 25 provides a sliding surface for the pipe 5. The bracket 7 may be mounted on springs to accommodate imbalances in the gas supply pipe 5.
Patent GB-2311327-A (GB)
Title: Combined fuel injector and spark plug arrangement in an engine cylinder
Inventor: ARCOUMANIS CONSTANTINE
IPC: F02M57/06
Filed: 1996-03-19
Abstract: The injector 15 directs fuel towards the spark gap 35 which is downstream of the earth electrode axial portion 34 or a plate (85, Fig.7) in the direction of tumble weak mixture flow from an intake port (12, Fig.1) which receives fuel from an injector (14). The portion 34 or the plate provides for a spark-ignitable mixture at the gap 35. The injector 15 is supplied with fuel by a pump (50, Fig.5) including a pressure amplifying piston (56, 58) subject to the pressure in the engine cylinder.