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Patent GB-2244925-A (GB)
Title: Diving helmet
Inventor: KABURAKI MASAHIKO
IPC: B63C11/06
Filed: 1991-06-05
Abstract: A diving helmet comprises a transparent front window 7 and an air supply chamber 9 disposed at the back of the helmet and having a plurality of holes 14, 15 opening into the helmet interior, at least one 15 of the holes opening into the helmet adjacent the window, thereby preventing the front window from getting misted. The air supply chamber is made as a box separately from the helmet and is embedded therein. An air exhaust chamber 10 having exhaust holes 11 and 12 is also provided at the back of the helmet below the air supply chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257080-A (GB)
Title: Nut splitter
Inventor: ASTON PETER RONALD
IPC: B23D29/02
Filed: 1991-06-28
Abstract: A nut splitter (Fig. 1) incorporates a cutter blade (11), the working edge (16) (Fig. 4) of which is of a blunt, rounded profile. The blade (11) is preferably an equilateral triangle in section, with a cutting edge (16) formed at each apex, thereby enabling use of a blade holder (10) which allows easy change of the working edge (16).
Patent GB-2246782-A (GB)
Title: LHRH peptide derivatives
Inventor: ALBERT RAINER
IPC: C07K9/00
Filed: 1991-08-29
Abstract: A LHRH antagonist peptide modified by at least one sugar residue and/or at least one short polyhydroxy compound or derivative, with the proviso that when the LHRH antagonist comprises at least one sugar residue, this sugar residue is an Amadori sugar residue attached by a coupling other than a direct N-glycosidic bond to an omega -amino group of an  omega -amino substituted side chain in the 8 position. The peptide may be in free form or in salt or complex form. A process for the preparation of these compounds is disclosed. The LHRH peptide derivatives have pharmological activity.
Patent GB-2260086-A (GB)
Title: Removal of hydrocarbon from gas; ozone production
Inventor: GARRETT MICHAEL ERNEST
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 1991-10-04
Abstract: A gas, e.g. air or oxygen, is compressed and after compression is heated and passed through a vessel 8 containing a catalytic material which oxidises any hydrocarbon gas impurities present to carbon dioxide and water. The hydrocarbon free gas is then passed through a bed of molecular sieve to remove nitrogen and carbon dioxide and a desiccant to remove water in pressure swing adsorption vessels 16, 18 before being passed to an ozoniser for the production of ozone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251696-A (GB)
Title: Shaft having deformable means for indicating torque
Inventor: ARAND ERNST-BERNHARD
IPC: B60K17/22
Filed: 1992-01-13
Abstract: A shaft (12) for torque transmission, e.g. a motor vehicle propeller shaft having first and second parts connected by a length-adjusting means, has a holding element which is not subject to torque, extending coaxially with the shaft. One end of the holding element is non-rotatingly connected to the shaft and the other end of the holding element and the shaft part adjacent such other end have cooperating elements of indicating means for indicating shaft twisting under torque, the indicating means comprising a radially extending member (22) on the one hand and at least one deformable element (24) on the other hand, the arrangement being such that when a deformable element is engaged by the radially extending member and permanently deformed as a result of torque overload of the shaft, it is visible through a transparent portion (22) of a screen member (21) covering the deformable element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265968-A (GB)
Title: Pressure reducing devices
Inventor: NEEDHAM EDWARD GRANT
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 1992-03-31
Abstract: A pressure reducing device comprises an inlet 6, an outlet 8 and a valve 12 which controls flow between the inlet 6 and the outlet 8. The valve 12 comprises a ball 22 which cooperates with a seat 20 formed on a valve body 18. The valve body 18 has a guide passage 36 for an operating rod 38. The valve is operated through the operating rod 38 by actuating means 16. The actuating means 16 comprises a spring 56 and a bellows 50 which act on the operating rod 38 by means of a movable plate 54. The plate 54 has a conical recess 74 which accommodates one end of the rod 38, the protrusion 72 defined by the formation of the recess serving to locate one end of the spring 56. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266327-A (GB)
Title: Installation of glazed frames in buildings
Inventor: SYKES GERALD
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 1992-04-10
Abstract: A glazed frame assembly comprises a sub-frame having four sides joined at the corners, a glazed frame adapted to be fitted into the sub frame and means for retaining the glazed frame in the sub-frame. The sub-frame sides include a shaped section for the retention of masonry fixing cleats 18 which are inserted during the building process, and a flange 20 directed inwardly of the sub-frame towards the frame to be fitted so that the wall can be plastered 44 up to the flange before the glazed frame is fitted. Different means are described for securing the glazed frame to the sub-frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265515-A (GB)
Title: Method of enhancing the target : clutter ratio in a radar return
Inventor: GILDAY MONTAGUE RALPH
IPC: G01S7/02
Filed: 1992-04-27
Abstract: In a scattering matrix radar system the scattering matrices for a set of range-doppler radar cells are calculated (block 4). The 2N minimum or null co-polarizations are calculated from the matrices corresponding to N reference cells (block 8) and used to respectively polarization-filter the scattering matrix corresponding to a target cell (block 10) to give 2N output powers for the target cell. These 2N output powers are summed (block 12) and the result is compared with a threshold (block 14) for target detection. The invention relies on the fact that clutter and target have different polarization characteristics. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267815-A (GB)
Title: Variable length wiper blade
Inventor: YANG MING-TUNG
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1992-06-16
Abstract: A windscreen wiper blade has a main portion 1 and two parallel overlapping blades 10, 20, one or both of which are mounted so as to be longitudinally movable with respect to the main portion in order to adjust the overall wiping length of the assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257916-A (GB)
Title: Reclaimed golf ball
Inventor: MARUOKA KIYOTA
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1992-07-14
Abstract: A reclaimed golf ball is obtained by grinding a one-piece solid golf ball until dimples on the surface are at least removed, and covering the ground ball with a rubber layer or an ionomer resin layer.
Patent GB-2270064-A (GB)
Title: Container with cord to grip contents
Inventor: AKE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A45C11/34
Filed: 1992-08-25
Abstract: A hollow container (10) for elongate objects such as artists brushes, and comprising at least two parts (11, 12, 13) that can be secured together to form the container, and a flexible cord (31) having its ends secured to relatively rotatable parts (12, 13) of the container. Elongate objects placed in the container can be gripped by the cord (31) simply by rotating said parts relative to each other to cause the cord to wrap around said objects. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261552-A (GB)
Title: Sectionalizer with externally mounted electronic controller
Inventor: POPECK CHARLES A
IPC: H01H31/28
Filed: 1992-08-25
Abstract: An electronic sectionalizer includes mounting structure (12) including first and second electrical contacts (18, 22) spaced from one another and electrically conductive structure (26) having an external surface and provided with first and second electrical terminals adapted to engage the first and second electrical contacts of the mounting structure in a closed condition of the sectionalizer. The sectionalizer provides for the release of the electrically conductive structure (26) from engagement with at least the first electrical contact (18) to permit the electrically conductive structure (26) to move from the closed position to an open position, and an actuator (104) is provided for actuating the release. A detector (40) is provided to detect a predetermined condition in the sectionalizer and the actuator (104) is controlled in response to the detection by an electronic control circuit (47) mounted to the external surface of the conductor (26). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260096-A (GB)
Title: A method of and apparatus for testing the integrity of a weld
Inventor: BLAKEMORE GORDON ROBERT
IPC: G01N3/00
Filed: 1992-09-01
Abstract: A workpiece holder (1) is provided which has a radially extending formation (e.g. threads 9) on the inside surface of the recess in which a workpiece (11) is held. The formation engages with and retains the workpiece (11) in the workpiece holder (1). This permits the integrity of a weld to be tested by exerting a pulling force on the workpiece (11) via the workpiece holder (1) after the weld has been completed. The workpiece (1) is subsequently released from the workpiece holder (1) after the integrity of the weld has boon tested. The threads 9 are formed on jaws 7 of a rotary friction welding head and tighten on such rotation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267274-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge simulating a book
Inventor: KANBAR MAURICE SHAMA
IPC: B65D77/00
Filed: 1993-05-11
Abstract: A cartridge in a book format for accommodating two decks of word-puzzle playing cards comprises top (10) and base plates interhinged by a slat that simulates the spine of the book. Formed on the inner surface of the base plate are two side- by-side compartments (16), (17), the two decks of cards being received in these compartments. Formed on the inner surface of the top plate (10) is a rectangular flange (15) within which the two compartments nest when the cartridge is closed, the flange then simulating the pages normally sandwiched between the covers of the book. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266610-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory device with test circuit
Inventor: ARIMOTO KAZUTAMI
IPC: G11C29/40
Filed: 1993-06-30
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device comprises a plurality of memory array blocks (B1 to B4). In each of the plurality of memory array blocks (81 to 84), a line mode test is performed. Results of the line mode tests performed in the memory array blocks (81 to 84) are outputted to corresponding match lines (ML1 to ML4). A flag compress 30 performs a logic operation on the test results outputted to the plurality of match lines (ML1 to ML4) and outputs the operation results as test results for the plurality of memory array blocks (81 to 84) to the outside. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277281-A (GB)
Title: Modular expandable honing tool
Inventor: SCHIMWEG JOHN J
IPC: B24B33/08
Filed: 1993-07-22
Abstract: A honing tool for a honing machine comprises a tubular abrasive sleeve member 24 retained within a tubular honing assembly having a passageway extending therethrough for receiving a tapered expender member 14 positioned for axial movement therewithin. The assembly includes a drive member 13 for attaching to a honing machine, a cage member 18 adaptable for slidably receiving the abrasive sleeve member, and a retainer member 20 for holding the sleeve member within the cage member. The abrasive sleeve member 24 has a tapered inner surface and an outer surface including a plurality of circumferentially spaced longitudinal projections positioned adjacent longitudinal channels, each projection including a honing surface 36 having abrasive particles located thereon. The abrasive sleeve member includes an elongated slot extending along one side thereof which enables it to uniformly radially expand and contract when the expander member 14 is axially moved therethrough. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283799-A (GB)
Title: A damper for a vehicle suspension system
Inventor: HURDWELL RICHARD
IPC: F16F9/00
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: The damper (70) comprises a cylinder, a piston moveable in the cylinder and defining with the cylinder first (A) and second (B) variable volume chambers for receiving fluid. Connection means (71, 78) is provided which allows flow of fluid into or out of the first variable volume chamber (A). The cylinder is connectable to one of a vehicle body and a wheel and hub assembly. Compliant means (72, 74) is provided in or connected to both of the first (A) and second (B) chambers, the compliant means (72, 74) deforming an application of force to the damper (70) to allow motion of the piston relative to the cylinder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283487-A (GB)
Title: Borosilicate glass having high transmission in the UV region
Inventor: WATZKE ECKHART
IPC: C03C3/091
Filed: 1994-09-09
Abstract: Borosilicate glass having a transmission of at least 80% at a wavelength of 254 nm at a sheet thickness of 2 mm, a thermal expansion coefficient  alpha 20/300 of 3.2 to 3.4 x 10<-6> K<-1>, a hydrolytic stability of class 1 according to DIN 12 111, and a composition (in % by weight based on oxide) SiO2 79-81%; B2O3 12.5 - 13%; Al2O3 2 - 4%; K2O 2 - 3.5%; Li2O 1 - 2% with K2O:Li2O 2:1 - 1:1; alkaline earth metal oxides + ZnO < 0.3; reducing agents 0.025 - 2, non-oxidizing fining agents (eg. alkali metal chlorides) 0 - 3. The glass is, in particular, suitable as a UV-transparent material for Eprom-windows, UV lamps, photomultipliers, spectral analysis instruments, particularly also under difficult climatic conditions and as protection tube for UV lamps immersed in water in waste treatment, in UV oxidation reactors and/or solar reactors.
Patent GB-2282770-A (GB)
Title: Cylindrical electrostatic oil cleaner
Inventor: KAWASAKI MARIKO
IPC: B03C5/02
Filed: 1994-09-19
Abstract: A cylindrical electrostatic oil cleaner is equipped with a dust collector unit (C). This dust collector unit (C) is constructed of three cylindrical electrode plates (E1, E2, E3) which are arranged coaxially. Cylindrical dust collectors (C1, C2, C3) are arranged inside and between the respective electrode plates (E1, E2, E3). Each dust collector (C1, C2, C3) is formed of a plurality of collector elements (C11, C12). Each collector element is in the form of a separate corrugated, zig-zag peripheral wall. Partitions (D) maybe disposed between the collector elements (C11, C12) and preferably two or three collector elements are to be used in and between the electrode plates. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282771-A (GB)
Title: Resin impregnating clutch plates or brake pads by ejection of impregnant from a nozzle
Inventor: HIKITA HIROSHI
IPC: B05C5/02
Filed: 1994-10-14
Abstract: A clutch plate 1 is impregnated with resin from nozzles 7B, 7C whilst rotated by support 4A. The nozzles reciprocate across the plate to deposit the impregnant in spiral paths (19B, 19C, Fig.2). The impregnant is distributed radially by centrifugal force. The airflow caused by rotation of the plate dries the impregnant solvent by vaporisation. Alternatively, the workpiece may be rectangular (22, Fig.3) in which case the workpiece is reciprocated whilst the nozzle traverses the workpiece to deposit the impregnant in a zigzag path (21, Fig.3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283680-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article including superabsorbent material located in discrete pockets
Inventor: TANZER RICHARD WARREN
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 1994-10-28
Abstract: The article (112) comprises a first, liquid-permeable carrier layer (98), at least a second carrier layer (100) and water sensitive attaching means (102) securing together the carrier layers to provide substantially attached zones and substantially unattached zones thereof, the latter providing a plurality of pocket regions (108) for high absorbency material (110). Secondary attaching means (122) secures together the carrier layers along selected secondary attachment regions (123) to provide a substantially water-insensitive connection therebetween, such regions being restricted to locations spaced from the pocket regions. Such means (122) may comprise water-insoluble adhesive or thermal bonds while the water-sensitive means (102) may comprise stitching or needling or thermal, hydrogen or adhesive bonding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295513-A (GB)
Title: AM demodulator for I/Q receivers
Inventor: FORSTER EDWARD CHARLES
IPC: H03D1/22
Filed: 1994-11-22
Abstract: I and Q outputs of a conventional I/Q receiver are full wave rectified and applied to a computing device which has an output equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of its two inputs. When the receiver input signal is an amplitude modulated carrier and the receiver local oscillator is close to the frequency of the incoming carrier then an output proportional to the amplitude of the modulation will be generated. The computing device may be an analogue circuit (fig. 2, not shown) or a digital computer. The receiver operates asynchronously due to the slight difference between received carrier and local oscillator frequencies. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-946752-A (GB)
Abstract: 946,752. Welding by pressure. SYLVANIA ELECTRIC PRODUCTS Inc. Sept. 18, 1959 [Nov. 3, 1958], No. 31910/59. Heading B3R. [Also in Division H2] A welding circuit arrangement for use in welding the lead-in wires of electric lamps and the like to the caps or bases of the lamps comprises a large condenser 32, of say, 38,000 microfarads connected across a direct current source 30 by way of a switch 38 and a series circuit having a resistor 36 and a small condenser 34 of, say, 750 microlarads connected across the condenser 38, the welding electrodes 22, 26 being connected directly to the condenser 34, one of which electrodes 26 is attached to a lead-in wire 6 and the other 22 of which is placed in contact with one, 16, of the contact members in the cap 8. The circuit may be duplicated for the electrodes 20, 24. Before welding the cap 8 is in a position wherein the lead-in wire 6 does not contact the member 16. The switch 38 is closed to charge the condensers and is opened just prior to movement of the cap 8 to being the lead-in wires 4, 6 into contact with the members 14, 16 respectively. Condenser 34 thereupon rapidly discharges through the completed circuit causing the top of lead-in wire 6 to melt and "ball" thereby breaking the discharge circuit, whereupon the condenser 34 recharges from condenser 32. The cap 8 is then moved to re-make the discharge circuit, whereupon condenser 34 again discharges to cause further melting of the tip of the lead-in wire. During the process the member 16 also becomes heated. The cycle is repeated until firm physical adherence of the lead-in wire 6 and the contact member 16 is obtained, whereupon both condensers 32, 34 discharge to complete the weld. Specifications 828,124 and 946,751 are referred to.
Patent GB-2288221-A (GB)
Title: Valve system
Inventor: DENMARK MARTIN WILLIAM
IPC: B65G69/18
Filed: 1995-04-04
Abstract: A valve system is for use in batch processing, particularly for preventing exposure of material to the environment during transfer from one container to another. The system comprises two butterfly valve discs 6, 5, one on a container for transporting matenal to or from a reaction vessel, and the other on the reaction vessel itself. Each valve disc, when closed, shuts off the container or vessel from the environment. When the container is connected to the vessel, a shaft 9, connected to one valve disc 5 interengages with a shaft 10 connected to the other valve disc 6 to enable the discs to move simultaneously, and material may be transferred from the container to the vessel or vice versa. The shafts have to be locked together and neither can be operated unless the shafts are engaged and locked together. Also, the shafts cannot be disengaged when the valve system is open. For different materials to be passed through the valve system, different formations are used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301845-A (GB)
Title: A recording sheet
Inventor: BODY CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: B41M5/52
Filed: 1995-06-06
Abstract: A recording sheet for use with pigment-based inks has a usable surface that includes a combination of a water soluble cationic substance and water soluble binder substance. The recording sheet may in particular be a natural tracing paper or an uncoated cellulose-based paper The pigment-based ink is preferably applied to the recording sheet by an ink jet plotter or printer. The cationic substance may be a polyvalent metal salt, e.g. magnesium sulphate, or a polymeric amine, e.g. poly-quaternary amine. The binder may be polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, carboxymethyl cellulose, starch or gelatine.
Patent GB-2305963-A (GB)
Title: Security indicator locks
Inventor: HO CHEUK FAI
IPC: E05B39/02
Filed: 1995-10-04
Abstract: A security lock has a rotatable knob (10) to actuate the lock mechanism. A keypad acts as a security device and enables rotation of the knob (10) if a correct code is input. In the event of a failure of the security device, a key (1) is provided to enable rotation of the knob (10). The key (1) engages in a keyhole (3) and enables rotation of the knob (10) irrespective of the condition of the security device. The keyhole (3) is generally concealed behind a cover (2) which is received within a recess (4) provided in the door knob (10). The cover (2) is made of a frangible material. When the override key (1) is used it is inserted into the keyhole (3) by breaking the cover (2) so that the fact that the key has been used to open the lock mechanism is visually indicated.
Patent GB-2295651-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating pump
Inventor: MUELLER ERWIN
IPC: F04B53/12
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: A reciprocating pump comprises a piston (16) with a longitudinal bore (32) through which fluid can flow, the flow through the bore (32) being controlled by an inlet valve comprising a valve member (42) urged against a valve seat (40) by a spring (44). For simple assembly of the inlet valve, one end (30) of the piston (16) has fitted thereto a cap-shaped support element (48) against which the inlet valve spring (44) is supported. The support engages around the end (30) behind an undercut (58), either by a forming operation or by being snapped into the undercut. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298152-A (GB)
Title: Powder coating apparatus
Inventor: GUMMER EDWARD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B05B14/41
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: Powder coating apparatus 10 comprises an enclosure or booth 12 in which an article to be powder coated is locatable. Spray heads 24 are provided in the booth to spray water over the inside to remove over-spray powder coat material following coating of an article, and removal thereof from the booth. Material washed from the booth can be collected for recovery from the water. Hot air from vents 50 dries the booth after washing.
Patent GB-2297719-A (GB)
Title: Device for cleaning printing units of a rotary printing machine.
Inventor: DETMERS ANDREAS
IPC: B41F35/02
Filed: 1996-02-09
Abstract: The device, for cleaning the surface of printing foil (2) carried by a forme cylinder (1), includes a reelable cloth (9) which is provided on a supply reel (8) and may be unwound onto a take-up reel (7). The cloth passes a press-on element (10) engaging a portion of the cloth (9) at the surface (2) to be cleaned. The device is used to clean a directly imageable printing forme (2) to remove silicone and other residues. A cleaning fluid, supplied from a wetting device (11), may assist with the cleaning.
Patent GB-2296419-A (GB)
Title: Fluent cheese product
Inventor: MCKINLEY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: A23C19/09
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: A fluent cheese product having a moisture content in the range 78 % to 92 % and a total in content in the range 8 % to 22 % is described. Processes for the preparation of a fluent cheese product by the addition or retention of whey with curd are also described. The fluent cheese product may be used in further food production.