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Patent GB-2271171-A (GB)
Title: Boilers and steam boilers
Inventor: BRIGGS ROGER ARTHUR
IPC: F24H1/28
Filed: 1992-10-03
Abstract: A combined waste heat and fired boiler or steam boiler comprises a combustion chamber having a burner, a plurality of banks of fire tubes extending through a shell, and headers for leading flow of combustion products from the combustion chamber through each of the banks of tubes in series, wherein by opening and closing dampers waste process gas or exhaust gas from a gas turbine may flow through all of the banks of tubes in parallel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271675-A (GB)
Title: Electrically connecting circuit module into rack
Inventor: TRELEAVEN PAUL JOHN
IPC: H01R12/50
Filed: 1992-10-15
Abstract: An equipment rack (2) includes a connector (6) which is connected to a connector (11) on a card (14) by inserting the card (14) into a track of the rack (2) in a first direction to align the connectors (11, 6, fig 7) and then moving the card in a second direction (in this case at right angles to the first) to connect the connectors (fig. 8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273876-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing plane guide.
Inventor: LISLE PAUL DAVID
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1992-10-21
Abstract: A swing plane guide for golf practice comprises a member having a arcuate vertical surface positioned such as to indicate the correct path of the clubhead during backlift and the stroke. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264440-A (GB)
Title: Method for the manufacture of a golf club head which includes a separate striking face.
Inventor: VIOLLAZ FRANCOIS
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1993-02-18
Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a golf club head 9 a metal body 4 is prepared including a front wall with a front supporting surface, a striking wall 18 of plastics or composite material is bonded onto the front supporting surface, and the striking face of the front wall is shaped to a final convex form, C'V. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263829-A (GB)
Title: Automatic frequency control by an adaptive filter
Inventor: BAUM KEVIN L
IPC: H03H21/00
Filed: 1992-05-08
Abstract: The process of the present invention generates an optimum automatic frequence control signal in an apparatus that has a plurality of adaptive algorithms, each adaptive algorithm having a reference signal with an associated frequency dither. The process starts by comparing the performance of each of the plurality of adaptive algorithms. This difference is input to a comparator (6) where it is compared to zero. This delta signal then modifies the numerically controlled oscillator frequency (8). After several iterations, the frequency offset is reduced to substantially zero.
Patent GB-2278372-A (GB)
Title: Gully and trap aasembly incorporating a bayonet-style fitting
Inventor: BURBIDGE PATRICK FRANCIS
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A gully (2) and trap (10) assembly in which the gully (2) has a cylindrical outlet (8) for connection to a sewer, said outlet (8) being defined by means of a cylindrical wall having an inwardly projecting pin (18), and a foul air trap (10) having a cylindrical end (12) adapted to fit within the gully outlet (8), said end (12) having a slot (20) to cooperate with the pin (18) said slot (20) being defined by an axial portion (22) extending from a free edge (21) of said end (12) and a circumferential portion (24) extending around the cylindrical end (12), and a seal retaining flange (28) located above the said end (12) in order to retain an "O" ring seal (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279389-A (GB)
Title: Door panel
Inventor: TOBIN CHRISTOPHER MARTIN
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 1993-06-22
Abstract: A door panel comprises aperture (2) within which a glazed unit 30 is to be positioned. The aperture is defined by a pattern of ridges and contours comprising a ridge (21) positioned adjacent a valley (22). A glazed unit is positioned in the aperture and then a trim (31) is positioned over the glazed unit. The trim is shaped with a channel (32) shaped to fit over ridge (21) of the panel. The trim has an edge (33) which extends into the valley (22) and is invisible and not easily visible to the eye. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271073-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a semiconductor device
Inventor: TSUMURA KIYOAKI
IPC: H01L21/607
Filed: 1993-11-18
Abstract: Electrical connection to an A1 electrode of a semiconductor is made by the attachment of a copper wire. A copper ball 8a formed by flaming out one end of a copper wire 8 is moved downward to an A1 electrode pad 5 on a semiconductor chip and brought into contact for less than 150 ms. Plastic deformation then occurs so that the copper ball is pressed to the aluminium electrode pad in such a manner that the height of the copper ball (h, Fig. 8) is 25  mu m or less. It is therefore possible to decrease the work hardening property of the Cu ball and prevent A1 exclusion when the Cu ball is bonded to the A1 electrode pad. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274329-A (GB)
Title: Domestic hot water cylinder
Inventor: HANSON-GRANVILLE GEORGE
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 1994-01-19
Abstract: A domestic hot water cylinder (4) for a central heating system comprises an expansible bladder (39) sealed from a surrounding air chamber (16), the bladder (39) comprising an inlet (12) to admit primary expansion water into the bladder (17) and the chamber (16) comprising an air valve (25) to admit air releasably into the chamber (16), and a primary water coil (18) for heating the secondary water. A non-return valve (10) permits filling of the primary circuit with secondary water from the tank (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287515-A (GB)
Title: Locking washer for cap-screws
Inventor: HUGHES DENNIS JOHN
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: A ductile locking washer has a flat circular base 11 and a frusto-conical flange 12 whose bore 13 encircles a cap-screw head with clearance, and a formation which engages a component to prevent rotation of the washer, the frusto-conical flange 12 being flattened against its base 11 to cause the bore 13 to deform inwards onto and be indented by axial serrations on the cap-screw head to lock it. The formation comprises a tab 15 which engages in a bore in the component; alternatively the formation is a flat on the side of the washer which engages a ledge on the component. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288830-A (GB)
Title: Outhouses
Inventor: PARK BOBBY
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: Outhouses, e.g. garden sheds or kennels, are constructed using components which, if intended for use on the exterior of the outhouse, have their exteriors formed of non-biodegradable materials, e.g. uPVC, polycarbonate or glass fibre reinforced resin. Such components include roof trim sections (10) and corner trim sections (11). The outhouses rest on floor bearers (6). Other components include a frame (5), walls (1, 2), roof panels (3), door (7),and floor sections (8, 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278145-A (GB)
Title: Glazing security clip system
Inventor: RHODES DAVID
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 1994-05-19
Abstract: A glazing security clip system comprises:   i) a first component 2 which is provided with means 1 for attachment of the component to a frame, the first component being provided on one longitudinal edge thereof with at least one projection 4 which acts as a locking feature, ii) a second component 11 of generally L-shaped cross-section which is adapted to slide over component 2, the horizontal limb 12 of the L-shaped member having a flange 6 depending therefrom, the flange being provided with at least one complementary socket or slot 7 adapted to receive the projection on the first component and the perpendicular limb 5 of the L-shaped member forming an upstand against which, in use, a glazing panel bears, the locking feature on the first component being adapted to engage with the locking feature provided on the second component when the first component is moved transversely in relation to the second component. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280581-A (GB)
Title: Spinning reel
Inventor: KAWABE YUZO
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 1994-08-03
Abstract: A spinning reel includes a reel body 2, a handle 1, a spool 5 supported in a forward position of the reel body 2 through a spool shaft, and a rotor 4 rotatable about an axis by drive transmitted from the handle 1 to wind a fishing line on the spool 5. The rotor 4 includes a first arm 4A and a second arm 4A extending forwardly from peripheries of the rotor 4, a line guide portion G mounted on the first arm 4A to be movable substantially in a fore and aft direction of the reel body 2, a bail 3 extending from the vicinity of the line guide portion G, and a transmission mechanism C for moving the line guide portion G. The transmission mechanism C is disposed radially outwardly of the spool 5 and extending in the fore and aft direction.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279300-A (GB)
Title: Holding a doctor blade against a roll
Inventor: WEISHEW JOSEPH JOHN
IPC: B41F31/02
Filed: 1991-09-09
Abstract: Printing apparatus comprises an ink chamber (17, Figure 2) and doctor blade (22, Figure 2) for removing excess ink from the roll moveable towards and away from the roll by a fluid pressure device 26 and includes means 28 for holding the chamber and blade in contact with the roll notwithstanding a drop in the level of hydraulic pressure to the fluid pressure device 26. The fluid pressure device comprises a hydraulic piston with forces acting in both directions so that the force on the doctor blade is the difference of the forces in either direction and is less than either of the individual forces. The means 28 for holding the chamber and blade in position preferably comprises a pneumatic clamp, operated from the same source as that producing the hydraulic pressure in the fluid pressure device 26, which remains effective in the event of a drop in pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299944-A (GB)
Title: Artificial putting green
Inventor: FARR ERIC
IPC: A63B67/02
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: An artificial putting green made in rigid sections B that can be easily assembled (and dismantled), transported and stored. The putting surface is designed to simulate the properties of good quality grass (smoothness and speed) and wedge members are provided to alter the transverse slope and a stance area D is provided.
Patent GB-2297899-A (GB)
Title: Deep fryers
Inventor: BARNET EDWARD CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: A47J37/12
Filed: 1995-02-14
Abstract: A deep fryer comprises an outer housing closable by a lid, a container 1 for containing oil or fat removably located in the housing, and a latching mechanism 2, 11 for latching the container 1 in the housing. The latching flange 11 is resiliently biased by a helical spring 25 to latch the container 1 in the housing. User-operable handle 10 extends out of the housing to actuate the latching flange 11 against the resilient bias 25 and thereby unlatch the container 1.
Patent GB-2288375-A (GB)
Title: Endless-track link eg for low capacity machines such as mini excavators
Inventor: BERTONI GIOVANNI
IPC: B62D55/275
Filed: 1995-04-10
Abstract: For economical reasons the link (2) comprises a shoe (3), a bush (4), arms (5) and hinge eyelets (6) which are cast in one piece. An elastomer portion (20) is directly applied by vulcanization to at least part of the lower surface (28) of the shoe-shaped portion (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301760-A (GB)
Title: Light indicator arrangement in an electric cooking plate
Inventor: PLUMPTRE DAVID AUBREY
IPC: F24C7/08
Filed: 1995-06-01
Abstract: An electric heater for arranging beneath a translucent cooking plate (9) includes at least one electrical heating means (4), such as a ribbon, coil or filament lamp, in a housing comprising a base (2) and a peripheral wall (3). Light indicator means is supported peripherally on the heater and visible, in operation, through the cooking plate. The light indicator means comprises an elongate light-emitting device (10) at least partially surrounding the heater and arranged to emit light towards the underside of the cooking plate (9). Mask means (16) is provided overlying the device and integral with the heater, the mask means being of a material substantially opaque to light from the device (10). The mask means (16) has one or more apertures (18), different in configuration to the configuration of the device, through which one or more apertures light from the device is visible, viewed through the cooking plate (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290926-A (GB)
Title: Sychronization of base stations in a cellular mobile radio system
Inventor: KONDO SEIJI
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1995-06-29
Abstract: When a mobile station is to be handed over from one base station (reference station) 30 to another base station (adjustment station) 40, it is necessary to synchronize the base stations. This is done by adjusting the timing of a frame sync signal in base station 40 by a phase control value  DELTA T to match the phase of the sync signal in base station 30. The value  DELTA T is obtained by performing the calculation  DELTA T = TL - (TA + T theta ), where TL is a propagation time corresponding to the distance L between base stations 30 and 40, TA is the time alignment or time advance value of the mobile station, that is the time by which transmissions from the mobile are presently advanced so as to arrive in sync at base station 30, and T theta  is the reception timing error at the base 40, that is the period corresponding to the phase difference between the present sync signals in base 40 and signals received thereat from the mobile. This calculation is correct for mobiles which are between base 40 and base 30 (eg. mobiles A, B, C, D), but would give erroneous values for mobiles which are the other side of base 30 (eg. mobiles E, F, G). A reception threshold value is therefore set for each time alignment value, and the sync phase adjustment in base 40 is only performed if the strength of the signal received at base 40 from the mobile is above the relevant threshold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292394-A (GB)
Title: Application of material to a substrate by flocculation
Inventor: OWEN DAVID
IPC: D21H17/28
Filed: 1995-08-16
Abstract: A process of applying a polyhydroxy high molecular weight polymer or like material to a substrate comprises adding to a solution of such material in charged form a flocculent of oppositely charged form in order to insolubilise such material, and thereafter applying such insolubilised material to said substrate. The invention has particular application to paper-making by adding to the wet-end slurry an anionic starch and a cationic flocculent in predetermined amounts, the starch giving strength to the paper. The cationic polymer is preferably added prior to the anionic starch. As well as starch, the process may be used to apply polyvinyl alcohol, carboxymethyl cellulose or gums. As well as paper, the process is applicable to earth conditioning substrates, absorbent products such as diapers and wound dressings, board-like materials and casting sand for moulds.
Patent GB-2294574-A (GB)
Title: Karaoke apparatus responsive to oral requests
Inventor: TASHIRO MASASHI
IPC: G10K15/04
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: A Karaoke apparatus responds to a request message for performing an entry song. The Karaoke apparatus has a music data storage 17 for storing music data representative of a plurality of entry songs, and a reference data storage 17 for storing reference data representative of a multiple of key items which specify the entry songs. A microphone 27 is provided for collecting an oral request message and for converting the same into a corresponding voice signal. The voice signal is analyzed to extract therefrom key information which suggests a desired entry song. The reference data storage is searched to detect coincidence between the key information and at least one of the key items thereby to identify the desired entry song. The Karaoke apparatus retrieves music data of the desired entry song from the music data storage 17 to perform the desired entry song according to the retrieved music data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295708-A (GB)
Title: Multi-language pager
Inventor: SUZUKI TORU
IPC: H04W84/02
Filed: 1995-11-24
Abstract: A pager comprises, an EEPROM 11 storing, in addition to an identify code for selective calling and functional information for operating the pager in a selected mode, font image data for displaying a received message, and an input circuit 10 for receiving data, and a control portion for rewriting the font image data, the identify code, or the functional information. The font image data is rewritten in accordance with the language used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306234-A (GB)
Title: Interface for a stepper
Inventor: PARK YOUNG-HO
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: A stepper to produce a photolithographic pattern on a semiconductor substrate comprises a chamber 100 which is controlled to produce the pattern, a main unit 300 which can control the chamber 100 when an abnormality is detected, and an interface 200 connecting the chamber and main unit. The interface 200 receives a constant voltage power supply from two terminals of the chamber 100 and includes an abnormal state detector responsive to first and second inputs carrying chamber temperature and operation stop information.
Patent GB-2304659-A (GB)
Title: A power train for a four-wheel drive motor vehicle
Inventor: NESBITT DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B60K17/344
Filed: 1996-09-04
Abstract: In a motor vehicle having a pair of front wheels 12, 13 and a pair of rear wheels 14, 15, a power train includes a longitudinally mounted engine 26 adjacent one end of the vehicle, a longitudinally mounted change speed transmission 28 spaced from and drivingly connected to the engine through an input propshaft 31, front and rear differentials 17 and 19 and a transfer transmission 29 mounted with the change speed transmission and drivingly connected to the differentials through front and rear propshafts 34, 35. The change speed transmission 28 has its output shaft parallel to its input shaft and may be substantially identical to the type of gearbox used in transverse-engine front-wheel drive vehicles.
Patent GB-2306670-A (GB)
Title: Determining a parameter of a fluid having variable density
Inventor: CASTEL YVON
IPC: G01F1/20
Filed: 1996-10-16
Abstract: The deformation of a flexible tube 2 by contact with a flowing fluid of variable density is measured to allow the parameter to be calculated, the flexible tube 2 being surrounded by an incompressible liquid to provide equal pressure over the surface of the flexible tube 2. The parameter may be the density and/or flow rates of the fluid and/or the quantity of and/or flow rates of the different phases of the fluid. The fluid may be a multiphase petroleum effluent.
Patent GB-2315269-A (GB)
Title: Epoxy resin composition and curing catalyst therefore
Inventor: OHNISHI KAZUHIKO
IPC: C08G59/18
Filed: 1996-12-16
Abstract: A curing, catalyst for use in epoxy resin is a metal salt complex of an adduct between a polyepoxide and an imidazole. A heat curing coating composition prepared by mixing the above curing catalyst with a coating composition containing an epoxy group-containing compound.
Patent GB-2309824-A (GB)
Title: Forming interconnections in semiconductor devices.
Inventor: PARK SANG HOON
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 1996-12-27
Abstract: A first conductive layer 13 is formed on a semiconductor substrate 11 and a first insulating layer 14 is formed on the substrate. Thereafter, a plurality of second insulating layer patterns 15 are formed on the first insulating layer. Spaces between the second insulating layer patterns are filled with a first metal 16. Then the second insulating layer pattern positioned above the first conductive layer and the overlying first insulating layer 14 are etched to form a plurality of contact holes. The contact holes are filled with a second metal 19 and, a second conductive layer 20 is formed to make contact with the first metal 16 or the second metal 19.
Patent GB-2309742-A (GB)
Title: Stepped piston internal-combustion engine
Inventor: HOOPER BERNARD
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 1997-01-15
Abstract: The engine has at least one cylinder with a working part 12 of lesser diameter defined by a cylindrical wall 21 and a pumping part 13 of greater diameter. A stepped piston 7 is slidable in each cylinder. A receiver 25 is partly delimited by the cylindrical wall 21 of the working part 12 of each cylinder and extends at least partly around each working part 12. Working inlet ports 23 extend between the working part 12 of the cylinder and the receiver 25. Valve means 30 control the entry of charge into the pumping part 13 of each cylinder and the transfer of charge from the pumping part 13 to the receiver 25. The admission of charge into the working part 12 of each cylinder from the receiver 25 is controlled by the uncovering of the working inlet ports 23 by the working part 14 of the piston. The engine may have a Vee-configuration (figs.12,13). The valve control member may be a shaft (30,fig.2) which carries balance weights (32,33) to counteract the rocking couple of the engine.
Patent GB-2322972-A (GB)
Title: Universal computer power supply unit
Inventor: LENG ALAN BAI
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 1997-03-05
Abstract: A DC power output access panel (1) is included in a computer power supply unit or a computer power supply system to provide DC power to the external devices connected to the host computer system, such as printers, external fax modems, multimedia speakers, scanners, video conference cameras and many other external media drives. An AC power output socket may also be provided (Figs 2,4). The panel (1) may include DC sockets of different sizes (eg A2,A4), LED indicators (A1) and fuses (A3). The panel may be embodied as a separate unit (10, Fig 5) connected to the rest of the supply unit (9) by a cable (11).
Patent GB-2311977-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic couplings for trailers
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A01B59/042
Filed: 1997-04-11
Abstract: A tractor, has a frame (1) that is attached to the three-point link (2) of the tractor. A swinging frame (4) is mounted in spaced pivots (4a) on the frame (1). A plunger (5) is mounted on frame (4) and may move vertically against the force of spring (6). The lower end of the plunger (5) carries a horizontal ring or plate (8) defining a generally oval shaped aperture. A hand lever (9) is pivoted to the frame (4) and is operable to press down on the upper end of plunger (5). A flexible hydraulic oil line (11) from a hydraulic pump on the tractor is held between spaced lugs (14 and 5a) carried by the frame (4). The line (11) is freely movable through the lugs (14 and 5a). A spring (12) is positioned around the portion of the line (11) between the lugs and abuts an upper stop (13) fast with the line (11) to urge the stop and thus the line (11) to an upper limit position. At the lower end of line (11) is a cone (16) attached to the outer release sleeve of a female part of a hydraulic coupling (17), the latter being of a standard snap-locking quick release type. A complementary male hydraulic coupling part (18) is provided mounted on the trailer drawbar (D). The arrangement is operated by pushing the lever (9) rearwards which forces down plunger (5) and ring (8) to contact and centralise cone (16) within the ring (8). During this operation the line (11) is pulled downwards and female coupling (17) is snap engaged with the male part (18). When the trailer drawbar is lowered by or disengaged from the tractor hitch the coupling (17, 18) is opened by a flexible wire (19) which connects between the stop (13) and cone (16) with an adjustable stop (20) which causes cone (16) to be pulled upwardly, relatively to the coupling (17), together with the release sleeve around the coupling (17) when abutment (20) contacts lug (5a) through the downward movement of line (11) when the lost motion has been taken up.