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Patent GB-2225343-A (GB)
Title: Coating glass
Inventor: GRUNDY BARRY THOMAS
IPC: C23C16/44
Filed: 1989-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for depositing onto the surface of a moving ribbon of hot glass 12 a coating formed from the reaction of at least two gaseous reactants. The apparatus includes an open-faced coating chamber 10 in which the gaseous reactants are caused to flow in contact with the glass surface to be coated in a direction substantially parallel to the direction of movement of the glass so as to form the desired coating on the glass surface. The coating chamber opens downwardly onto, and extends across the width of, the glass surface to be coated, and has a first inlet means 14 for providing a flow of a first gaseous reactant over the glass surface through the chamber over the width thereof, and a second inlet means 15 constituted by an inlet channel 15 which extends across the ceiling 9 of the chamber over the width of the chamber for introducing a second gaseous reactant to the flow of the first gaseous reactant in the coating chamber 1. The ceiling of the coating chamber has a stepped configuration at the juncture of the said inlet channel and the coating chamber, so that the ceiling of the coating chamber on the upstream side of the inlet channel is at a higher level than the ceiling of the coating chamber on the downstream side of the said inlet channel. A first gas distributor 19 conveys the first gaseous reactant from a gas supply duct to said first inlet means, and a second gas distributor 24 conveys the second gaseous reactant from a second gas supply duct to said second inlet means. Exhaust means 26 are located downstream of the first and second inlet means leading from the coating chamber for removal of spent gases from the coating chamber.
Patent GB-2233771-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring play in the bearings of a Hookes universal joint
Inventor: KLASEN FRITHJOF
IPC: F16D3/41
Filed: 1990-07-04
Abstract: Method and apparatus for assessing the setting of the bearings of a Hookes universal joint, in order to assemble the joint with correct free play conditions in the directions along the axes (26, 27) of the trunnions (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d) of the joint cross member (8). One yoke (3) of the joint is held fixed by member 28 and the other yoke (4) is secured to a flange 16 of a bending bar 17 whose other end is fixed to the ball 22 of a ball joint 21. The external part 23 of joint 21 is radially movable in a guideway 24 relative to the axis 29 to articulate the joint and the guideway is moveable as a whole about the axis 29 through an angle of 90 DEG  by a drive 25. Such angular movement cause the bar 30 to describe a part conical path and the joint to articulate about both axes 26, 27. The bar is provided with strain gauges 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d, to measure the expansion and compression on opposite sides of the bar which is indicative of the torque required to articulate the joint about the two axes 26, 27. This enables the correct thickness of the spring retaining rings 13 retaining bearing cups 11 to be determined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246323-A (GB)
Title: Fingerprint sensitive pad
Inventor: REARDON DAVID CRAIG
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1990-07-24
Abstract: A fingerprint sensitive pad is disclosed for affixing a fingerprint to a document (D). The pad includes a base sheet adhesively attached to the document. The base sheet (51), which may be reflective, has an adhesive-like coating (50) which receives the fingerprint image when a finger is pressed upon it. The pad has a hinged cover (40), which removably adheres to the adhesive-like coating (50) to protect the fingerprint image. An adhesive (53) is used to hold the pad on the document (D). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236203-A (GB)
Title: Data storage responsive to overflow detection
Inventor: USHIKI HIROSHI
IPC: G06F7/50
Filed: 1990-08-30
Abstract: A calculator stores data from a memory in a first register of a calculation circuit; and input data in a second register of the calculation circuit, 2. It performs calculation on the contents registers and stores the result of the calculation in the first register. Having determined that the calculation result stored in the first register has not overflowed it transfers the contents of said first register to the memory 3 and overwriting the memory content therewith, if the calculation result has not overflowed after the processes have been repeated a specified number of times. The calculator has an input section (1) for inputting data; and an overflow determination section (8) for determining whether or not a calculation result that is the result of the calculation has overflowed; and for determining whether or not the calculation has been performed a specified number of times. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247732-A (GB)
Title: Friction drive mechanism
Inventor: PARRY JOHN PIERCE MARTIN
IPC: F16H33/02
Filed: 1990-09-06
Abstract: A friction drive mechanism comprises three drive members, a first drive member comprising a pulley wheel 6 mounted on a shaft 8, a second or intermediate drive member 10 being provided by a shaft mounted for rotation about an axis parallel to the shaft 8, and a third, output drive member being in the form of a cylindrical shaft 12, the shaft 10 being connected to a flywheel 28. Operative between each pair of drive members 6 and 10, and 10 and 12 is a respective transmission member 14, 18, in the form of a spherical ball of resilient material such a rubber. Beneath the drive shaft 10 and 12 is release mechanism to disengage the transmission members 14 and 18 from engagement with their respective pairs of drive members 6, 10; and 10, 12. By rotation of the pulley wheel 6, drive may be applied both to the shaft 10, and flywheel 28, and to the output shaft 12. On cessation of rotation of the pulley wheel 6, rotation of the output shaft 12 may be continued from the flywheel 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255608-A (GB)
Title: Food mixer safety guard
Inventor: PARKIN STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: B01F35/60
Filed: 1991-05-10
Abstract: A food mixer of the type comprising a body, a bowl 4 releasibly mounted on the body, and a motor for moving a food processing implement 6 within the bowl. A guard assembly 14 is provided above the bowl 4 to prevent access to the bowl when mixing is taking place. The guard assembly comprises two parts 16, 18 which are complementary in shape. The part 18 is rotatable between at least two positions, a first closed position in which it prevents access to the bowl and a second open position about or within the second part. The second part is mounted in a fixed position relative the body of the mixer. A switch 34 ensures that the mixer can only operate with the guard assembly closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256609-A (GB)
Title: Screwdriver
Inventor: CHEN CHUAN-WU
IPC: B25G1/04
Filed: 1991-06-12
Abstract: A screwdriver comprises a handle 12 with a tubular member 24 disposed therein. A first shank 26 is placed through the tubular member and is anchored at the bottom of the handle. A second shank 30 is pivotally fastened to the distal end of the first shank. A third shank 32 is pivotally coupled with the distal end of the second shank so that they can be arranged to be coaxial or perpendicular to each other. One end of a coil spring 33 surrounding the first shank 26 acts against the tubular member. When the first, second and third shanks are aligned coaxially, a straight screwdriver is formed. When the third shank is perpendicular to the second shank, an L-shaped screwdriver is formed. When the first and third shanks are separately perpendicular to the second shank, a Z-shaped screwdriver is formed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260000-A (GB)
Title: X-ray processing apparatus
Inventor: GREEN ANDREW
IPC: G03D3/06
Filed: 1991-09-28
Abstract: Two X-ray processors may be present in a hospital X-ray department, each processor having a different throughput due to the workload. It may be the case that one processor is constantly used and the other is only used intermittently. In such a case, the processor with the higher workload is efficiently replenished whilst the other is not. Two such processors (10, 30) can be efficiently replenished by connecting the two processors (10, 30) in a 'figure-of-eight' configuration by means of a four-way connector (50). Each arm (50a, 50b, 50c, 50d) of the connector (50) is connected either to respective inlets (14, 34) or outlets (16, 36) associated with each processor (10, 30). This connection allows each processor to be operated individually and/or simultaneously whilst maintaining efficient replenishment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262364-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerated units for the display of goods
Inventor: MOONE RONALD
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 1991-12-12
Abstract: A refrigerated unit (1) for the display of goods comprising a cool compartment (3); a refrigeration unit operable to maintain the cool compartment (3) at a predetermined temperature; and a controller (20), the controller (20) being operable repeatedly to interrupt the operation of the refrigeration unit (2) for a second interval, if, after a first interval, the temperature of the cool compartment (3) is above said predetermined temperature. The evaporator (10) is disposed at the top of the cool compartment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253638-A (GB)
Title: Pile fabric mat for use in games
Inventor: LINDBLAD JAN
IPC: D03D27/00
Filed: 1992-03-10
Abstract: A mat (1) for games in which clubs are used, e.g. a teeing-up mat for golf, is comprised of a ground fabric (2) from which there extends a pile (3). The pile (3) consists of alternating longer (6) and shorter (7) piles which give the mat (1) different degrees of hardness in different layers. The longer pile (6) is appropriately a cut pile while the shorter pile (7) is appropriately a terry or looped pile. The pile is locked to the ground fabric by a binder of plastics or rubber material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255277-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable chair armrest assembly
Inventor: RYNER LEO
IPC: A47C1/03
Filed: 1992-04-27
Abstract: A typist chair includes two armrests attached beneath the seat of the chair. Each armrest (2) includes a flattened transverse tube (4) dimensioned for a sliding fit along a vertical post (5). Post (5) is formed by an L-shaped bracket (6) attached to the seat of the chair. A locking mechanism (7) in the centre of the tube (4) allows the armrest (2) to be fixed to the post (5) at various positions along its length, corresponding to different heights of the armrest. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258175-A (GB)
Title: Hydrocyclone apparatus
Inventor: O'BRIEN KEVIN J
IPC: B04C5/28
Filed: 1992-08-03
Abstract: A hydrocyclone (150), for mounting in a pressure vessel without bolts, comprises an elongate tube (151) having a header end (154), an open tail end (155, Fig 3, not shown) for discharging a heavier density liquid, and a breech opening (152) in its peripheral wall. An inlet block (161) having a tangentially oriented inlet (162, Fig 6, not shown) is received in the hollow interior (158) of the elongate tube (151) through the breech opening (152). A reject plug (171) at the reject end (154) includes a shoulder portion (191) which is particularly designed to stop the rotation of the hydrocyclone by contacting a wall (116A, Fig 8, not shown) of the vessel and by contacting an adjacent hydrocyclone in the vessel. The apparatus may be used to separate oil from water. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261991-A (GB)
Title: Noise supression in memory device
Inventor: KIM KYUNG-HO
IPC: H01L23/552
Filed: 1992-11-26
Abstract: This invention relates to an arrangement method of signal lines o1, o2, o3, o4 of a peripheral circuit of a memory array block within a chip in a semiconductor memory device wherein shield wirings S1, S2, S3 are inserted between signal lines, so that a noise transmission path caused by coupling capacitance between adjacent signal lines is cut off, and therefore, the noise generated at each signal line of the peripheral circuit of the memory array block is suppressed. Shield wiring may be installed also between first and second signal line groups. Thus, malfunction of the chip may be prevented and the reliability of the semiconductor memory device can be improved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273014-A (GB)
Title: Clutter reduction
Inventor: LEE SEOUNG-CHEOL
IPC: G01S7/292
Filed: 1992-11-27
Abstract: Clutter is reduced in a marine pulse radar by STC (sensitivity time control - comparison with a variable threshold) 25, FTC (frequency time control - filtering) 26 and subsequent gain control 27. Inputs to section 25, 26 and 27 vary with ambient conditions such as rainfall and sea state; these conditions are input via decoder 40 and are used to select appropriate values of the inputs to sections 25, 26, 27 for each range value. Rather than calculate the inputs to sections 25, 26, 27, these are pre-stored in a high-speed memory 29 for each of a number of ambient conditions; ports 41, 42, 43 then allow a suitable one of these to be output from the memory and used to process the radar video signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273239-A (GB)
Title: Baby support
Inventor: GRAINGER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A47D5/00
Filed: 1992-12-05
Abstract: A platform for supporting a baby has a surface with upturned edges along two opposite sides of a base, to prevent the baby rolling off the surface. A measuring scale is incorporated in the surface and extends parallel to the upturned edges. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276903-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle window aperture infill arrangement
Inventor: CRAWLEY GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 1993-04-07
Abstract: A motor vehicle body part 23 such as a van rear door comprises a window aperture surrounded by a recessed flange 22, a separately produced frame 18 attached to the flange 22 and an infill panel 4 fixed to the frame 18. The infill panel 4 comprises an outer skin 5 and joined thereto an inner stiffening structure including a peripheral portion 31 which is spaced from the outer skin 5 and fixed to the frame 18. The outer surface of the outer skin 5 is substantially aligned with the outer surface of the body part and a gap is provided between an external edge 6 of the panel 4 and an external edge 32 of the flange recess 27 into which is fitted a filler strip 29, 30 eg for weather proofing. The panel 4 and frame 18 may be components of a kit permitting vehicle customer fitment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271038-A (GB)
Title: A telephone handset
Inventor: ELDERSHAW MICHAEL K
IPC: H04M1/03
Filed: 1993-09-17
Abstract: A telephone handset comprises an elongate housing 1 with a shallow central recess and a pair of opposed deep recesses at opposite ends thereof for receiving respectively a microphone and a receiver, an elastomeric mounting plate 20 snugly fitted within the elongate body, and a cover plate 15 for closing the elongate body to retain the microphone and receiver in clamping engagement in the respective recesses between the cover plate and said housing. The use of an elastomeric mounting plate simplifies assembly by eliminating mounting brackets, increases shock absorption and increases acoustic isolation. The mounting plate also includes a balance weight. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271121-A (GB)
Title: New aspergillus niger mutants and assay for immunosuppressants
Inventor: KHAN JENNIFER N
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 1993-09-28
Abstract: Aspergillus niger mutants which can identify active FK-506/rapamycin type, or cyclosporin A type immunosuppressants or composition exhibiting immunosuppressant activity are disclosed. Specifically disclosed are the mutants, ATCC No. 74085 (MF 5659), which is sensitive to FK-506 and rapamycin but resistant to cyclosporin A; ATCC No. 74086 (MF 5659) which is resistant to FK-506, cyclosporin A and rapamycin; and ATCC No. 74087 (MF 5661) which is resistant to FK-506 and rapamycin, but sensitive to cyclosporin A. Resistant strains lack proteins which bind to the immunosuppressant compounds.
Patent GB-2284983-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable bed
Inventor: HALLAM MOSUNMADE OLUBANKE
IPC: A47C21/00
Filed: 1993-12-03
Abstract: A bed, has a base frame 1, which rests on a plurality of legs 2 which may be retractable, One leg is centrally located. Connecting and support bars (3, Fig.4) are provided. The base frame is adapted to rotate clockwise, anticlockwise, or back and forth in these two directions. Means can be provided for activating, and arresting the rotating actions of the base frame, and securing it in a stationary position. The contour of the base frame may be adjusted by adjusting the height of one or more of the legs (Fig.3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292477-A (GB)
Title: Compacter for compacting containers containing radioactive, toxic or other hazardous waste
Inventor: ROBINSON ARTHUR
IPC: B30B9/32
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: A compacter (1) for compacting containers containing radioactive waste (or toxic or other hazardous waste) comprises a mould (13) positioned around a container, resting on a press table (3), and a compacter ram (9) which is driven downwardly to compact the container. A mould liner (27) and a ram plate (23) are releasably secured to the mould and ram, respectively, by securing bolts (24, 29) which extend from the top of the mould and ram, respectively. In this way, ready access can be obtained to the bolt heads by operating personnel. In addition, there is no possibility of the bolt heads becoming clogged with debris and radioactive material because they are located remotely from the container (12) being compacted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277860-A (GB)
Title: Coupling hook
Inventor: LAUBNER JOACHIM
IPC: B60D1/01
Filed: 1994-05-10
Abstract: A coupling hook (5) on a lower steering arm (3) of a three point attachment linkage of a tractor comprises a hook body (6) having a locking catch (7) spring biased towards a locking position thereof in which a forward end of the catch projects into the jaw opening (10) of the hook body. For supporting and guiding the locking catch relative to the hook body, said body is provided with an abutment face (14) and a support abutment (15). In the locking position of the locking catch (7) it is supported on the hook body by means of a first support face (19), a second support face (21) and a blocking face (22). The second support face (21) and the blocking face (27) comprise walls of a recess in the locking catch (7) in such manner that contact between the blocking face and the support abutment (15) is below an imaginary connecting line (27) extending between the contact point between the locking face (25) and the outer face (26) of a coupling ball (11) of an implement on the one hand and the centre (29) of the convex face of the support abutment (15) on the other hand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289452-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle clamps
Inventor: OWEN DAVID MAURICE
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1994-05-17
Abstract: A vehicle clamp 1, for immovably securing a vehicle to the ground to prevent it being stolen, comprises a base plate having holes for bolts for securing the clamp to the ground, front and rear walls 4 and 5 fixed to the base plate and inner and outer side walls 6 and 7 fixed to the base plate. The front and rear walls 4 and 5 extend to the front and to the rear of one ground-engaging wheel of the vehicle when the wheel is supported on the base plate and are lockable in the upright position to prevent the wheel from being moved forwards or backwards, whilst being pivotable downwardly when unlocked to a position permitting the wheel to be driven onto or off the base plate. The inner side wall 6 is arranged to lie along the inside of the wheel, and the outer side wall 7 is arranged to lie alongside the outside of the wheel to prevent the wheel from being removed from the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291846-A (GB)
Title: Removable load transfer device
Inventor: FLUX PETER ROBERT
IPC: B66D3/04
Filed: 1994-07-19
Abstract: A load transfer device to which loads are attached comprises a pair of spaced-apart rotary members 101, 102 each having recesses formed in its periphery and sharing a common axis of rotation. A slipper member 110 is located between the rotary members 101, 102. A guide cable 190, along which the device travels, locates in a space defined by the slipper member 110 and rotary members 101, 102. The transfer device is able to traverse supports used to support the guide cable 190 without user intervention. With the load removed, the rotary members 101, 102 can be separated to allow the device to be attached to or removed from the guide cable 190. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293567-A (GB)
Title: Tyre tread extruder die and preformer cassette assembly
Inventor: WRAGG IAN
IPC: B29C48/12
Filed: 1994-09-21
Abstract: An extruder head assembly comprises a die plate 6, a sill plate 7 and a preformer cassette 8 wherein the die plate 6 and the sill plate 7 are held in the preformer cassette 8 which has a slot (14, Fig. 11 not shown) to guide extruded rubber directly to a die aperture 21 formed by the die plate 6 and sill plate 7. The sill plate 7 has an extruding surface 9 which is profiled so that said surface together with the profiled surface 10 of the die plate 6 define the die aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283717-A (GB)
Title: Cycle anti-theft device
Inventor: COPAGE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B62H5/10
Filed: 1994-11-11
Abstract: The cycle 1 comprises a frame and a foot pedal 6 and a locking device 20. The device 20 has an active condition and an inactive condition, the device in the active condition holding the foot pedal against rotation relative to the frame. The device 20 may be mounted on upper forks 10, or another part of the frame 2. The device has a C-shaped bracket 22 which holds part of pedal arm 7. An activating lever 25 has one end which is engageable with the rear face of the bracket 22, or the lever may be omitted and the bracket is grasped and moved to its active position. A lock holds the device in place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285076-A (GB)
Title: A valve for controlling fluid flow in an oil or gas well
Inventor: LEE PAUL
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: The valve is suitable for controlling fluid flow in a drill string of an oil or gas well installation. The valve comprises a tubular casing 2 with a port 3 located in the casing 2; a sleeve 4 is slidable within the casing from a first position in which fluid flow through the port 3 is prevented, and a second position in which the port 3 is open. Tool activation means is provided for moving the sleeve 4 between its first and second positions. The tool activation means is operated by a change of direction of fluid flow through the valve. The valve can be activated any number of times without having to manually reset the valve or remove it from the drill string. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285930-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent body in an absorbent product
Inventor: GUIDOTTI TED
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 1994-12-14
Abstract: An absorbent body in an absorbent product such as a diaper, incontinence pad or sanitary napkin comprises a liquid acquisition portion (11, 13) and a liquid storage portion (12) adjacent thereto. The liquid acquisition portion has a cover layer (11) which covers at least substantial portions of the liquid storage portion and at least one portion (13) which is located at the assumed wetting area of the absorbent body and extends into and possibly through the underlying liquid storage portion. The material in the liquid acquisition portion has a mean pore size which is greater than the mean pore size of the liquid storage portion. The absorbent body has a high instantaneous absorption, even upon repeated wetting, and a low rewetting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301474-A (GB)
Title: Resistor value calculator
Inventor: CHURCH FRANCIS ALBERT
IPC: G09F11/23
Filed: 1995-03-23
Abstract: A device for indicating the resistance value of a colour coded resistor, comprises a cylindrical body 1 having two or more rings 2 rotatably mounted thereon, the body 1 and the rings 2 having about their circumference colour coded regions and numerical markings disposed in such a manner that when the rings are rotated to align on the device colour encoded regions matching the colour coded bands on a resistor, the aligned numerical markings on the device indicate the resistance value of the resistor.