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Patent GB-2314215-A (GB)
Title: Spacer for aerial wires
Inventor: CRASKE STEPHEN ALLAN
IPC: H02G7/12
Filed: 1996-06-15
Abstract: An elongate spacer body 1 has a head 2, 3 at each end for respective connection with a pair of generally parallel wires A, B. Each head has a pair of slot-shaped openings 4, 5 which are aligned transverse to the longitudinal direction of the spacer body, with each of said openings having an open-ended entry portion 6, directed towards the opposite head, through which the respective wire can be inserted. Adjacent to each opening 4, 5, on the side closest to the other head, there is a projection 7 which helps to prevent the wires from coming out of the openings. The spacers can be joined end-to-end by inserting ties through openings 10.
Patent GB-2314523-A (GB)
Title: Antenna dielectric
Inventor: MCKINNON JOHN PETER BRUCE
IPC: H01Q9/28
Filed: 1996-06-25
Abstract: An antenna dielectric element is formed from expanded polystyrene by a process in which (a) unexpanded polystyrene beads are expanded by steam treatment, cooled and freed from stabilising agents, expansion agents and moisture, (b) the expanded beads are introduced into a mould where passage of steam causes further expansion, (c) the pressure within the mould is reduced whereby the polystyrene is cooled to a solid state and moisture removed and (d) the substrate is removed from the mould and heated in dry air. The element forms part of a flat plate, or layered, antenna in which it is located between two apertured metallic ground planes 12,30, a further reflecting ground plane 32 being spaced from ground plane 12 to provide a degree of directionality. The dielectric supports on one side a metallisation pattern 22 which provides a feed network for radiating probes 18,20 and the ground planes 12,30 have rectangular apertures 14,16 positioned such that the probes can radiate in a primary radiating direction.
Patent GB-2306995-A (GB)
Title: Tensioned movable door with supported and guided edges
Inventor: SHAW STANLEY ROBIN
IPC: E06B9/13
Filed: 1996-11-08
Abstract: A tensioned movable door, which may be flexible, rigid or sectional sheet 5, and may be rolled or arranged to fold (figures 3 and 4), is supported and guided at its edges by supports, particularly wheeled trolleys 2, 3 running in tracks 1. Preferably, the trolleys are linked to the door sheet by connections 4 which may be hooks or springs through holes or eyelets in the door sheet edge. The door may be counterbalanced to open and close by its own weight, manually operated by cords or chains, or may be power operated electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically. Preferably the lower edge of the door is driven and may be provided with safety mechanisms.
Patent GB-2310728-A (GB)
Title: Voltage detection and alarm device
Inventor: LLOYD-JONES DAVID
IPC: H02H3/04
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: An alarm device comprises an earth connection 30, a power source 20 and at least one means of activating an alarm 10 when an object, which is normally substantially at ground potential, becomes energised to a voltage level substantially above that of ground potential. The earth connection 30 may be formed by a conductive rod or prod inserted or otherwise arranged to make contact with the ground. The alarm 10 may be an audible siren or a visible flashing light. The means for activating the alarm may comprise switch means 40 which may involve a bi-metallic strip and / or a relay, an inductive current sensor and / or a discharge protective cup. The relay may activate different alarms depending on the voltage level detected or the longevity of the voltage presence. The alarm 10 may also be activated if the device is not earthed. The power source 20 may be independent or dependant on a power source within the object being monitored.
Patent GB-2322818-A (GB)
Title: A method for producing a precision cylindrical valve member for a fluid flow valve apparatus
Inventor: BUTTON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B21K1/20
Filed: 1997-03-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a precision cylindrical valve member 10 for a fluid flow valve apparatus. The method comprises forming a helical flute 12 in an outer cylindrical surface of an elongated workpiece and then subjecting said workpiece to centreless grinding to form a precision valve member having a cylindrical form of predetermined diameter.
Patent GB-2311764-A (GB)
Title: Patient Sling
Inventor: BROMBERGER JOHN ANTHONY NEVILL
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1997-04-04
Abstract: A patient lifting sling adapted to be fitted to a patient and coupled with a lifting device (38, Figs 4-6) which provides access to the lumbosaccral and coccyx region of the patient therein, has a back support section (18) fitted around the middle torso of the patient and a first and second leg support means (26) depending therefrom, each leg support means having an attachment means e.g. key-hole plates provided to engage with the lifting device. Preferably, the sling has a torso strap (20), back straps (40) for connecting to the lifting device (38) and may have arm restraining means (44, Fig 6). Preferably the leg supports taper. Preferably the leg supports are formed from a folded and joined layer of material and have depending straps (34) inserted therein.
Patent GB-2324859-A (GB)
Title: Inspection of a sample by optical metrology
Inventor: PARKER STEVE CARL JAMIESON
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: A sample 1 to be inspected is illuminated using a line 2 of coherent radiation from a laser 3 which is scanned across the sample with zero shear in the direction of scan A. Two relatively phase stepped, laterally displaced images of the sample are generated via a shearing element 8 by stepping or ramping the phase of one of the two images before being observed by a video camera 9 as a single interferogram. Successive video line scans of one image are incremented in phase to encode temporally information about the sample in one frame. The line of coherent radiation is scanned across the sample in synchronism with the frame scan of the camera. The encoded information is decoded by running a vertical convolution mask (figure 3) over the frame thereby enabling real time phase map display from a single camera.
Patent GB-2327969-A (GB)
Title: Geo textile material
Inventor: NAKAHARA HIROSHI
IPC: E02D31/00
Filed: 1997-08-04
Abstract: Adjacent strips of geo textile material are joined with a surface fastener 8,12, e.g. a hook and loop fastener. The surface fastener may be provides either in a continuous length or at intervals along an edge of the strip.
Patent GB-2330194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to MRI/NMR systems
Inventor: STAUTNER WOLFGANG ERNST
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 1997-09-30
Abstract: A cryostat for MRI/NMR applications and related fields usually comprises an outer vacuum case, a nitrogen can or a radiation shield with a further radiation shield, and a helium vessel (4) housing the superconducting magnet (2). The magnet usually is made of NbTi, Nb3Sn, or some HTC conductor or a combination of both. The present invention uses a pulse tube refrigerator (8), which essentially comprises an empty tube and a further tube housing the regenerator material for the pulse tube cooler, which is inserted into an opening of the cryostat. The opening is defined by a neck-tube (6) required for accessing the cryostat, e.g. for the transfer of liquids, for energising the magnet, an opening acting as a pressure relief or most simply as a drainage outlet in case of storage vessel for cryogenic fluids.
Patent GB-2315415-A (GB)
Title: A flexible expandable stent
Inventor: ISRAEL HENRY M
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 1995-07-26
Abstract: A cylindrical stent comprises a plurality of odd and even alternating circumferential meanders (11o,11e), each having alternate oppositely facing first areas of inflection (14,16) wherein the odd meanders (11o) are out of phase from the even meanders (11e) such that alternate first areas of inflection on the odd meanders are adjacent oppositely facing alternate first areas of inflection on the even meanders, and a plurality of flexible links (18,20) connecting adjacent first areas of inflection of adjacent even and odd meanders, wherein each flexible link has at least two portions connected by at least one second area of inflection, and wherein the first and second areas of inflection define first and second bends whose bisecting lines are at angles one to another.
Patent GB-2319309-A (GB)
Title: Radial rolling bearing
Inventor: MIRRING KNUT
IPC: F16C33/46
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: A radial rolling bearing comprises an outer race ring (2) provided at each end with a radially inwardly directed abutment flange (3,4), and a pocket-type cage (8) formed from lateral rings (9, 10) connected by cross-pieces. To enable the cage to be introduced into the race ring, the radially extending projections (12,13) which locate the cage between the said abutment flanges do not extend around the entire circumference, but are positioned at mutually diametrically opposed locations on the said lateral rings.
Patent GB-2331401-A (GB)
Title: Drive apparatus for switchgear
Inventor: URMSTON ALAN
IPC: H01H33/36
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: A drive apparatus 10 for operating switchgear 1 comprises a motor 13 which drives coupling means 14 from a remote power source 17, i.e. a vehicle battery. The motor is actuated by a remote actuation means 16 and such an arrangement improves operator safety by avoiding the risks from flash fires. The drive apparatus 10 may be temporarily installed on the switchgear cabinet 1 via a clamp arrangement 11.
Patent GB-2315273-A (GB)
Title: Modified polyolefins
Inventor: JOHNSON ANTHONY FRANCIS
IPC: C08G18/81
Filed: 1996-04-29
Abstract: A method of preparation of a graft propylene polymer functionalised with an isocyanate group comprising the steps of mixing in the melt or solid phase a mixture of a propylene polymer, a radical initiator and * small Greek alpha *, * small Greek alpha *$g(')-dimethyl-1,3-isopropenyl benzyl isocyanate, and extruding the mixture to form a graftable macromer.
Patent GB-2334631-A (GB)
Title: Zero insertion force test socket
Inventor: SOMMAR LEIF
IPC: H01R13/193
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: A zero insertion force socket for receiving electronic components to be tested, provides a top carrier frame 12 with apertures 14 for mounting insert terminals 16. The terminals are adapted to receive a component tray having components to be tested. A fixed lower frame 26 is hingedly connected to the top carrier frame 12. An eccentric rod (36) (Fig. 2, not shown) extends through the hinge and abuts an intermediate frame 20. Both an intermediate 20 and lower frame 26 contain insert terminals 24,30. A lever (34) is provided on the hinge rod (36) for moving longitudinally the intermediate frame 20 relative to the top carrier frame 12 and the lower frame 26. This facilitates alignment of the terminals. The design is such that a large test socket can be made at extremely low cost and which further provides a versatility for electronic package testing.
Patent GB-2325245-A (GB)
Title: A drum-type washing machine
Inventor: IMAMURA FUMIHIRO
IPC: D06F34/18
Filed: 1998-05-13
Abstract: A drum-type washing machine having a drum for receiving laundry, comprises speed detection means for detecting the revolution speed of either the drum or a motor (3) arranged to drive the drum. First calculation means are provided to calculate a first angular acceleration after the speed detection means detects predetermined revolution speeds while the motor is accelerated, and second calculation means are provided to calculate a second angular acceleration after the speed detection means detects predetemined revolution speeds while the motor is decelerating in a de-energised free-running state. Load determination means determine the load on the drum according to the first and second angular accelerations, and hence the amount of laundry within the drum can be determined.
Patent GB-2327266-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic location systems
Inventor: JOYNES GEORGE MALCOLM SWIFT
IPC: G01S15/87
Filed: 1998-07-14
Abstract: An acoustic location system (28) comprises an acoustic signal generator (42) for generating acoustic signals, a plurality of acoustic sensors (30,32,34,36) which operate to detect acoustic signals reflected by a target body (4) and to generate data signals representative thereof. The data signals are fed to a data processor (38) which is coupled to the acoustic sensors (30,32,34,36) by connectors (40). The data processor (38) Identifies valid data by associating signals from said sensors according to their angle of arrival, amplitude and timing, before determining the location of the target body (4) from an intersection of loci. The loci are representative of hypothetical locations of the target body (4) determined in accordance with a time of flight of the acoustic signals from the acoustic signal generator (42) to the acoustic signals (30,32,34,36) reflected via the target body (4).
Patent GB-2324672-A (GB)
Title: Vision system and proximity detector
Inventor: IMMEGA GUY B
IPC: G01S17/04
Filed: 1997-01-17
Abstract: A vision system and proximity detector is provided in the form of an occluding mask with multiple high aspect light pathways (81, 82) positioned over a light detecting surface (1). Pixel-based images can be generated to provide a vision system utilizing a variety of illumination modes. Proximity can be measure with a triangulating beam.
Patent GB-2331941-A (GB)
Title: Mixing machine
Inventor: GREENWOOD GEOFFREY ASHLEY
IPC: B02C7/08
Filed: 1998-07-20
Abstract: A mixing machine, especially for liquids, in which the material to be mixed is fed under pressure between two relatively rotatable abrasive elements (24, 26), one having a central aperture to enable the material to be worked upon in a gap (41A, 41 B) between the two elements, the size of said gap diminishing from the central aperture to the periphery of the elements from which the mixed material emerges.
Patent GB-2340511-A (GB)
Title: A detachable cover for a tent or umbrella
Inventor: SMITH GLEN
IPC: A45B15/00
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: A detachable cover or skin (12) for a protective device such as a tent or umbrella (11) comprising one or more securing spacers (13) provided between a solid rib (14) of the protective device and a second skin whereby the second skin can be detachably removed from the protective device.
Patent GB-2328784-A (GB)
Title: Disposal of toxicant-, particularly radiotoxicant-, contaminated articles
Inventor: HAAG GERD
IPC: G21F9/30
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: A process for the disposal of an article contaminated by a toxicant, in particular a radiotoxicant involves removal of at least a part of the toxicant from the article by heating this, simultaneously to collect the removed portion of the toxicant and then to feed the decontaminated article and the collected toxicant separately to further disposal steps. If the toxicant is stably bound, even at high temperatures, to the, for example ceramic, base structure of the article, it can be converted into a thermally removable chemical compound, e.g. a halide, by chemical reaction with a suitable substance, e.g. a halogen. The decontaminated article may be protected by infiltration of suitable substances, chemical reaction and/or coating against chemical attack, leaching, diffusion of the residual contamination out of the article and/or combustion, so that either a special container for the transport and temporary or permanent storage is not necessary, or simplified containers can be used. The process is particularly suitable for treatment of carbon moderator elements.
Patent GB-2341749-A (GB)
Title: Digital network synchronisation
Inventor: ABEL ROBIN DOUGLAS
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 1998-09-19
Abstract: A method of detecting or anticipating synchronisation faults provided for a digital telecommunications network (1) having a plurality of nodes, each of which obtains a synchronisation signal from a source comprising a selected one of the other nodes. The network is interrogated to obtain data on its topology and, for each node, the identity of the selected respective other node. This information is used to construct a virtual model (12) of the network, and the model is then inspected if any node of the system is to select an alternative synchronisation source. Since the data on the topology of the network and the configuration of all the other nodes have already been obtained, this analysis can be relatively rapidly performed, so that any synchronisation feedback loops in the network can be anticipated before they actually occur.
Patent GB-2329206-A (GB)
Title: Method and equipment for offshore oil production by intermittent gas injection
Inventor: LIMA PAOLO CESAR RIBEIRO
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 1997-05-01
Abstract: A subsea primary separating vessel (2) is installed close to the wellhead (1) of an oil producing well to effect primary separation of the liquid and gas phases of the produced fluids. A line (3) connected to the top of the separating vessel allows the separated gases to flow to a collecting vessel (7) located at any gathering station. The liquid phase flows to the gathering centre through a flow line (21) which distributes the fluids into a U-shaped pipe length (13), each end of which is connected to a flow line (4 or 5) along which the liquid phase flows to a surge tank (8). When the volume of liquid phase which has settled out within the flow lines begins to exert a back pressure which has a prejudicial effect on well production, high pressure gas can be injected into the flow lines for a specific period of time to promote flow of the liquid phase to the surge tank (8). If it is desired to increase the efficiency of the flow, a mechanical interface driven by the high pressure gas may be used to promote removal of the liquid phase.
Patent GB-2343940-A (GB)
Title: A cover for a bowl of opened cat food
Inventor: HOUSE SUSAN ANN
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: A cover for a bowl of opened cat food comprises a double sided PVC cover with a gathered skirt to fit over a cat's feeding bowl 14 cms in diameter. On the underside of the cover is a pouch 13.5cms x 16cms made of the same material fixed with adhesive on three sides to the cover. Into the pouch is placed a cold pack 10.5cms x 10.5cms (previously placed in a freezer). The cover is then placed over the bowl containing opened tinned cat food.
Patent GB-2333897-A (GB)
Title: Polychromatic organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: KAWAGUCHI KOJI
IPC: H01L51/30
Filed: 1999-01-12
Abstract: The polychromatic EL device includes a transparent substrate 1; a colour conversion filter including fluorescent layers 2, 3 and 4 disposed in a planar arrangement on the substrate 1 and spaced apart from each other; and an organic EL film 7 including an organic light-emitting layer above the colour conversion filter so that the light emitted from the light-emitting layer may be absorbed by the fluorescent layers 2, 3 and 4 and converted to the respective colours. A protection film 5 and a hard coat film 6 are interposed between the colour conversion filter and the organic EL film. The hard coat film is impermeable enough to work as a barrier for blocking gases produced during formation of the organic EL film and hard enough to endure the formation of the organic EL film. The device exhibits a wide angle of visibility and includes fluorescent materials that do not deteriorate during the manufacturing process.
Patent GB-2333571-A (GB)
Title: Tensioner
Inventor: KALKMAN PIET
IPC: F16L1/23
Filed: 1998-05-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a tensioner (2), for clamping cables, flexible pipes or bars and moving them forwards in a controlled manner, comprising at least two conveyor means (3), each intended to displace one or more clamping members (35), the shape of which is adapted to the external shape of the cables, flexible pipes or bars, and the conveyor means each being attached to a main frame element (50), all this in such a manner that the clamping members can be displaced while clamped around the cables, flexible pipes or bars, it being possible to construct tensioners in different ways with the aid of a number of standard components.
Patent GB-2355131-A (GB)
Title: Online status monitoring for internet telephony
Inventor: LAI CHENG-SHING
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: An internet telephony network communication system where the online status of subscribers is stored and made available to users so that it is possible to search and select from a list of those subscribers currently on line, to make a internet telephony connection. It is also possible for the user to monitor and obtain notification of changes in status of those subscribers of particular interest to the user.
Patent GB-2344636-A (GB)
Title: Guide wheel for a hydrodynamic torque converter
Inventor: SASSE CHRISTOPH
IPC: F16H45/02
Filed: 1999-10-04
Abstract: A guide wheel 44 for a hydrodynamic torque converter comprises a guide wheel hub 46 and blades 52 arranged peripherally in succession on the hub. Each blade has a radially inner 54 and a radially outer 56 region to accommodate different blade profiles optimised for starting and continuous converter operation. The regions 54, 56 are separated to form flow channels by either an annular bezel 58 or by a gradual, continuous transition region (66 Fig. 3) encircling the hub and a second radially outer bezel 60. The bezel 58 or transition region can be circumferentially continuous or intermittent and avoids a step change in profile and consequent turbulence. Upstream or downstream portions of the pump and turbine wheels can curved differently closer to the outer shell 32 compared with nearer the inner shell 38 to allow different flow characteristics.
Patent GB-2355319-A (GB)
Title: Job scheduler
Inventor: ANSELL MARK
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 1999-10-14
Abstract: A Java job scheduler 10 operable in a Java virtual machine 20 is disclosed. The scheduler has an associated task file 40 comprising one or more platform dependent task definitions having associated conditions for execution. The scheduler comprises a thread 12 for monitoring for a change to the task file; and a thread 14, responsive to changes in the task file, for reading the task file and, responsive to the conditions for execution of any one of the one or more tasks being met, spawning a further thread 16 for executing the task. The invention can be implemented in a platform independent language other than Java, eg. PERL.
Patent GB-2348922-A (GB)
Title: A door securing assembly
Inventor: HALLIWELL MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A door securing assembly is provided utilising a push-push lock 10 which has a latching member 12 securable in a locked state by a locking means 41, 42, 43. The latching member 12 is moveable between a retracted position in which it retains a door 7 in a closed position and an extended position in which it presents an edge of the door 7 in an upstanding position so as to allow it to be grasped by a user.
Patent HU-T75682-A (HU)
Title: Sugar-free dry mix cellulose ether compositions as bulk laxatives
Inventor: COLLIER JULIE LYNN
IPC: A61K47/42
Filed: 1993-07-09
Abstract: Water-dispersible sugar-free powdered, bulk laxative compositions containing cellulose ethers as the active agent are disclosed. These bulk laxative compositions form smooth, palatable dispersions in water which dispersions contain a therapeutically effective amount of the cellulose ether.