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Patent GB-2320049-A (GB)
Title: Portable spillage containment vessel
Inventor: TOWNSLEY ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: F16N31/00
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: The vessel has a base (1) connected to a membrane (2). A tank can be placed on the base by means of a fork-lift truck. Afterwards a wall (3), in two sections, is erected around the periphery of the membrane, which in turn sits on inwardly-directed feet at the bottom of the wall sections. The edge of the membrane is held in place by a absorbent sock (6), located under a further (upper) lip extending in from the side wall. The wall sections are clamped together, with interposed seals (5).
Patent GB-2320283-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft door:actuation
Inventor: BARTLETT DOUGLAS F
IPC: B64C1/14
Filed: 1996-12-14
Abstract: An aircraft door 2, Fig. 9, hinged along a top edge, is raised by a single actuator 19 via linkages spaced along the door edge to distribute actuating loads evenly. Links 24, 26 are pivoted at one end to the fuselage and at the other end to links 23, 45 pivoted at their other end to the door. Hydraulic actuator 19, pivoted at 21 to the door, acts on the pivots connecting the links and expands to raise the door. Load is carried to other such link pairs by torque tube 29. Alternatively, Fig. 5, actuator 19 is connected between, and expands to straighten, pairs of links such as 22, 41, to raise the door. Linkage spacing, and the actuator working in compression to open, is said to reduce structure and actuator weight.
Patent GB-966050-A (GB)
IPC: A23L19/12
Abstract: 966,050. Reconstituting dehydrated, especially freeze-dried, foods. H. J. HEINZ CO. Ltd., V. J. JANOVTCHIK, J. R. BARTLETT, and F. A. GEORGE. May 7, 1963 [May 7, 1962], No. 17469/62. Heading A2D. [Also in Division B8] Dehydrated foodstuff, particularly freezedried potatoes, potato fingers or chips, is reconstituted by supplying water at a controlled rate initially to only a part of the surface of the foodstuff whereby the air or other gas contained in the pores of the foodstuff will be displaced from the pores through the still-dry portion of the foodstuff by the penetration of the water until the whole of the foodstuff is permeated with water; the rate of supply of water is substantially no greater than the maximum rate at which the foodstuff can absorb it. A packaging container 10, Figs. 1 to 3, fabricated in waxed card or plastic is provided with holes 11 in or near its bottom wall of such a size e.g. between 3 and 5 mm., that water may be introduced through the holes from a water-filled utensil 13 at the required rate; the container may float on the water. In another construction, the container 14, Figs. 4 to 6, has glued to its bottom wall one or more cups or funnelshaped receivers 16 for water having holes through which water may pass at the required rate. The receivers may be collapsible and when in the erected position, see Fig. 6, may hold sufficient water for completely reconstituting the foodstuff. In a further construction, Fig. 7, flaps 19 with openings 21 may be fitted to provide troughs for receiving the water for the gradual wetting of the foodstuff. The containers may have a lid, a wrapping of plastic film and an outside envelope of card, wood or plastic.
Patent GB-2311398-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system
Inventor: HORNE PETER ROBERT
IPC: G08B25/00
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: A monitoring system for occupied and unoccupied sites comprises a plurality of sensors associated with each site and adapted to provide analogue, digital or dichotomous electrical signals each relating to a sensed parameter to first computer means. Signalling means transmits data from the first computer means to a second computer means located at a central control station e.g. by radio. The first or the second computer means provide control and alarm signals from the central control station when data from the sensors deviates from predetermined criteria, the second computer means providing control and alerting signals for transmission by the central control station to an operator when deviation occurs. The sensors comprise sensors providing a dichotomous signal indicating when a certain limit has been passed or an event has taken place or they provide an analogue signal relating to the value of a sensed parameter. The sensors may comprise sensors which provide a digital output in which pulse frequency or encoding provides a signal which relates to the value of a sensed parameter. Transmissions are acknowledged, and repeated via neighbours if acknowledgement is not received, though the neighbour declines if the signal is too weak or the neighbour does not have a direct route to the target. Successful routes are stored for future use.
Patent GB-2317293-A (GB)
Title: Dual-mirror multi-reflection optical path folding apparatus
Inventor: TSENG KOU-LUNG
IPC: H04N1/193
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: A dual-mirror multi-reflection optical path folding apparatus for optical scanner includes a light source 20, a reflection means 30, a lens set 40, and a charged coupled device (CCD) 50. The reflecting means consists of two spaced mirrors facing each other at a selected angle so that an incident light beam will reflect on each mirrors at least two times before projecting on the lens set 40 for forming a light image. The light image then falls upon the CCD 50 for converting to digital signal for computer storing and process. The optical path folding apparatus has few components and is simple in structure. It is compact particularly when the angle of incidence of the light beam is less than 10 degrees, and low cost in production and assembly.
Patent GB-2324549-A (GB)
Title: Clayware wall cladding
Inventor: CAPO-BIANCO ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1997-04-26
Abstract: A rainscreen made up of clayware tiles 10 supported by rails 13 incorporates seating elements 16 spaced along the rails, each supporting adjacent corners of nibs 12 of two horizontally adjacent tiles. Elements 16 each has an upstand 32 dimensioned such that when beneath a tile 10 that tile cannot be lifted sufficiently to remove it from the rail. First each element 16 supporting a tile must be slid along the associated rail 13 until it is no longer under the tile to be removed but fully under an adjacent tile. In a preferred construction the seating elements 16 associated with all but one vertical row of tiles 10 have partitions 35 between the two tiles 10 supported thereby. The seating elements 16 associated with said one row have no partitions 35 so that they can be slid aside to remove a tile from said row, after which other tiles in the same horizontal course can be removed successively, moving them laterally off the partitioned seating elements.
Patent GB-2313728-A (GB)
Title: Multiple page printing
Inventor: TELLE LAWRENCE BRUCE
IPC: B41J5/30
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: In a copier/printer, production of signatures (image pages) with high productivity is provided by storing in a job image buffer (JIB) image data in compressed form representing multiple pages of an original image to be reproduced as signatures. When a signature page is to be printed, the image data for one of two pages to be printed as a signature is output from the JIB by expanding the image data from compressed form to a rasterized form. The rasterized data is then output to a secondary buffer memory (SBM) which subsequently receives from the JIB rasterized data of a second of the two pages to be combined into a signature. Rasterized lines of image data from the assembled signature includes image data from the two pages of the original image. Thus, high productivity is achieved by printing the rasterized lines of data in a fast scan direction of the writer to form an image of the assembled page.
Patent GB-2313837-A (GB)
Title: Radiation curable hardcoat compositions possessing anti-fog properties
Inventor: KHUDYAKOV IGOR VLADIMIR
IPC: C08F2/44
Filed: 1997-05-27
Abstract: Transparent substrates are rendered resistant to fogging by the application of a hardcoat composition comprising (A) finely divided silicia, a (B) a compound containing two or more olefinic moieties and one or more divalent oxyalkylene radicals having the formula: where x and y are such as to provide at least 10 oxyalkylene units in the molecule, and y can be zero, n and m are different and have values independently ranging from one to ten, and each X is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, one to forty carbon atom monovalent hydrocarbon radicals and six to forty carbon atom monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon radicals and (C) an olefinically functionalized triaikoxysilane, followed by curing.
Patent GB-2322971-A (GB)
Title: Two pole contactor
Inventor: CONNELL RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: H01H9/38
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: A two pole contactor, particularly for a domestic electricity meter, comprises a solenoid (24) with a plunger actuator (26) and a movable contact (16) for each pole mounted on a pivotal blade (14) in a symmetrical opposed configuration. The plunger is connected to the centre of a leaf spring (38) whose ends engage sliders (40) connected to the blades to impart a similar and even movement to each blade. The part of the plunger (26) external to the solenoid is made of non magnetic material to reduce the effect of the magnetic fields during excess current or short circuit fault conditions. The solenoid plunger (26) is mounted within a metal frame (42) and biased by a spring (34) to the open condition of the contactor. In the closed condition, the plunger (26) contacts a stop on the frame (42) to complete a circuit between the frame and the spring (34) whereby the status of the contactor can be determined.
Patent GB-2311252-A (GB)
Title: Perfect binding control system
Inventor: TONKES JOHN
IPC: B42C9/00
Filed: 1996-01-29
Abstract: A control system for use with a perfect binding machine (10). The machine (10) comprises a transfer carriage (12) adapted to carry a book block (18), a detector (50) issuing a first signal in response to detection of the leading edge of the book block (18), a speed sensor (52) issuing a second signal indicative of the velocity of the book block (18). Control means control the application of adhesive to the book block (18) during a time determined by the first and second signals. An apparatus (20) for the machine (10) including a guide (21) with a fixed upstanding sidewall (25) and a movable sidewall (26) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2322076-A (GB)
Title: Nail clipper with collecting chamber
Inventor: JETHWA VIPINCHANDRA JADAVJI
IPC: A45D29/02
Filed: 1997-07-18
Abstract: A nail clipper with jaws 5 operated by a folding pivoted lever 3 is provided with a collecting chamber for the clippings. Side cover plates 6a,6b enclose the space behind the jaws and can be opened either side for emptying by pivoting them in their own plane as shown. The plates pivot on a transverse block (7,Fig 2) in the chamber and are pulled towards each other by a spring (11,Fig 2). Lever 3 has a downwardly curved distal end to provide a firm thumb support.
Patent GB-2330515-A (GB)
Title: Alternative cigar/cigarette and method for preparing the same.
Inventor: BAE OH SUNG
IPC: A24B15/16
Filed: 1997-10-22
Abstract: An alternative cigarette/cigar with a moisture content of 12-13 %, is prepared from a composition comprising a herb medicinal mixture of Artemisia vulgaris Linne, Mocus bombycis Koidzumi, Ziziphus jujuba Miller, Polygala tenuifolia Willdenow, Asiasarum heterotropoides var. seoulense F. Maekawa, Eugenia caryophyllata Thunberg, Cnidium officinale Makino, Evodia officinalis Dode and Thuja ocientalis Linne powders and Arisaema amurense Max var. Serratum Nakai, Angelica koreana Maximowicz and Brassica juncea Cosson extracts, in combination with 1-10 wt % of starch syrup and 0.1-1 wt % of glycerol on the basis of the weight of the herb medicinal mixture.
Patent GB-974598-A (GB)
Abstract: 974,598. Ignition systems. GLOBE-UNION Inc. March 14, 1961, No. 9356/61. Heading F1B. An ignition system includes sets of breaker contacts 16, 22 operated by rotatable cams driven in synchronism and electrically connected between a direct current voltage source 10 and the primary winding of a transformer 20, a metering capacitor 14 electrically connected through one of the sets of breaker contacts with the voltage source so as to be charged by the source through the set when the latter is closed, the metering capacitor being electrically connected through another set of the sets of breaker contacts with the primary winding of the transformer to energize the transformer through the last named set when the latter is closed a storage capacitor 28 energized from the secondary winding of the transformer and a spark plug circuit energized from the storage capacitor, the spark plug circuit including one set of cam controlled breaker points for each sparking plug 42, 44, 46, 48 the one set of breaker contacts periodically changing the metering capacitor from the voltage source while disconnected from the primary winding and said another set of breaker contacts periodically discharging the metering capacitor while disconnected from the voltage source, the metering capacitor being capable of absorbing only that amount of energy which is required of the spark plug circuit for proper operation. The capacitor 52 is held out of parallel with the capacitor 14 by a low voltage relay 56 operating contacts 54 when the voltage of the source is above a predetermined value. The rectifier 26 is a selenium rectifier. The invention relates particularly to low tension ignition systems.
Patent GB-2333130-A (GB)
Title: A wave energy device having a series of wave engaging paddle plates arranged one behind the other
Inventor: TAL-OR YANIV
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 1998-01-09
Abstract: A device for converting wave energy into useful forms comprises a frame on which is mounted in series, i.e. one behind the other, at least two paddle units and means for converting motion of each paddle unit into electrical energy. The arrangement of the paddle units means that each wave must successively pass each unit resulting in maximum extraction of energy from the wave. Each paddle unit comprises a rod 20 secured a crankshaft 22 on the frame in a manner which allows pivoting movement of the rod 20, and a paddle plate 28 attached to the other end of the rod 20 which is at least partly submerged in the sea. The wave impacts on the paddle plate 28 causing it to move and the crankshaft 22 to rotate. This motion is transmitted to a piston (figure 4) which may compress air which is then stored. Each unit has its own crankshaft 22 and piston with the compressed air from all pistons being stored in a single accumulator (figure 7) which can then be used to drive a turbine. The frame has means for adjusting its orientation so that the paddle plates are perpendicular to the direction of movement of the waves.
Patent GB-980209-A (GB)
Abstract: 980,209. Purifying phenol by distillation. HOOKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Oct. 4, 1962 [Nov. 29, 1961], No. 37602/62. Heading B1B. Phenol, produced by hydrolysis of chlorobenzene, is freed from polychlorobenzenes and other chlorine-containing impurities, by submitting the crude phenol to distillation in the presence of water in a fractionating column which is operated so that vapours containing the impurities together with water-vapour and some phenol pass out of the head of the column; the vapours are condensed and allowed to separate into an organic phase, containing the impurities, and an aqueous phase, and this aqueous phase is returned to the top section of the column as reflux. The purification may be carried out batchwise or as a continuous process. Crude phenol, containing o-chlorophenol, dichlorobenzene, trichlorobenzene, tetrachlorobenzene and tar, is fed through line 18 into a fractionating column comprising four sections. The liquid descending section 2 is collected on tray 19 and fed through line 20 into reboiler 16 which contains a boiling solution of water and phenol, comprising about 10% water. The overflow from reboiler 16 flows through line 21 section 3 of the column, where its water-content is evaporated by rising phenol vapours. The liquid flows down section 4, and enters reboiler 6 where substantially all the phenol is vaporized, but a small portion containing tar is withdrawn through line 22. Pure phenol vapour is withdrawn from the column through 24, and is condensed in condenser 17, which is preferably made of nickel. The vapours passing out of the head of the column are condensed in condenser 8 ; and the condensate is collected in separator 10, where it separates into two liquid phases. The aqueous phase flows through line 27 into receiver 28. The organic phase is withdrawn from the separator through line 12. The aqueous phase and part of the organic phase are returned to the head of the column through line 15. The remainder of the organic phase is discharged from the system through valve 13.
Patent GB-2323136-A (GB)
Title: Continuously-variable ratio transmission device
Inventor: SAKAI HIROMASA
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: The same rotation torque is input to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) 2 and to a reduction gear unit 3. A planetary gear mechanism 5 has an output shaft 6 whose rotation direction varies according to the relation between the output speed of the CVT 2 and the output speed of the reduction gear unit 3. The CVT 2 varies the speed change ratio according to the oil pressure balance between two oil chambers. A direction change-over valve selectively supplies oil pressures to the oil chambers and a control valve controls the differential pressure. The control rage of the differential pressure is narrowed owing to reversal of the oil pressure supply direction by the direction change-over valve according to whether the vehicle is moved forward or in reverse, and control precision is thereby improved.
Patent GB-2335010-A (GB)
Title: Gear synchronizing unit
Inventor: SCHMITZ HANS JUERGEN
IPC: F16H61/04
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: A single gear synchronizing unit provides an engageable link between the output shaft [6] and the input [8] or lay shaft of a manual gearbox, manual range speed gearbox and/or manual power transfer gearbox for the purpose of synchronization of all forward and reverse gears. The electronic module computes signals from speed sensors at the output shaft [18] and the input [19] or lay shaft, and from a gear shift position sensor to calculate the required speed of the input shaft [8] or lay shaft to enable synchronized gear engagement. The input shaft [8] or lay shaft is accelerated when the solenoid-controlled clutch [10] is activated, slowed down when the solenoid-controlled brake [16] is activated, and its rotation reversed when the solenoid-controlled clutch [13] is activated. A solenoid-controlled gear shift control mechanism controls the effort required to move the gear shift lever and prevents harsh gear engagement prior to complete synchronization.
Patent GB-2325889-A (GB)
Title: Printing plates
Inventor: GATES ALLEN PETER
IPC: B41N1/08
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: A lithographic printing plate precursor comprises a grained and anodised aluminium substrate coated with a metallic layer, preferably a silver layer, on top of which is applied a layer of an oleophilic resin. Imagewise exposure of the precursor to a high intensity laser beam causes removal of the metallic and overcoat layer in the exposed areas and allows for the direct provision of press ready plates showing increased cleanliness in background areas and providing excellent start-up properties on press, high image quality and improved press durability, without the requirement for the use of intermediate film and developer chemistry, or the need for any post-exposure processing. Lower levels of metal deposition on the substrate surface result in the plate precursors showing enhanced sensitivity on exposure. Specified resins are novolak, cresol, epoxy and acrylic resins and polyvinyl acetal reacted with maleic or phthalic anhydride.
Patent GB-2332923-A (GB)
Title: Method of and means for collecting leaks
Inventor: COX MARK
IPC: E03B7/09
Filed: 1999-01-06
Abstract: A method of collecting water leaking from, for example, a radiator, comprises locating the leak, providing a lead-in device (4) by means of which the leaking water is fed into a container (1), and discharging the collected water from the container (1) by means of a hosepipe (3). Also disclosed is a method of collecting a leak in or adjacent a generally vertical pipe, which method comprises:- a) locating the leak, b) winding a spiral around the pipe beneath the leak so that water dripping down the pipe is collected by the spiral, and c) arranging for the water collected by the spiral to be discharged via a hosepipe, or via a container, or via a container and a hosepipe.
Patent GB-2346000-A (GB)
Title: Domestic water and liquid fuel/gasses automatic shut off system
Inventor: FERRIER ANGUS ALEXANDER
IPC: A62C2/04
Filed: 1999-01-21
Abstract: This system will automatically interrupt the supply of water or fuel in an emergency. It includes a valve 2 remotely controlled by a micro-controller based electronic system, housed in the control box 1. This control box is mounted in a convenient position which is accessible to the user and is remote from the valve. The box has the facility to attach sensors 5 to detect a water or gas leak, frost or a malfunction of the appliance, which when a sensor is activated will close the valve thus removing the source of danger and potential damage to a building.
Patent GB-2335760-A (GB)
Title: Energy efficient control of vehicle engine driven air compressor
Inventor: NISHAR DIPCHAND V
IPC: B60K25/00
Filed: 1999-03-23
Abstract: A system and method for air compressor control wherein the air compressor (12) is loaded only when engine activities require it to be loaded or when free engine power is available to operate the compressor (12). The operating mode of the compressor (12) is controlled by a pressure activated air governor (20) which applies an air signal when pressure in a reservoir (16) reaches a set level that activates a cap valve on an unloader (18) stopping the air compressor (12). When the air pressure in the reservoir (16) drops below a lower set pressure or when energy is "free," such as during downhill operations, the air governor (20) exhausts the air signal allowing the air compressor (12) to resume operation. Additionally, when the reservoir (16) is of a pressure between the two set pressures and is in an unloaded state, it will be maintained in that state for a set period of time to prevent rapid cycling of the air compressor (12). Further, when the reservoir (16) is of a pressure between the two set pressures and is in a loaded state the air compressor (12) will be unloaded after a set time interval that is based on a compressor head metal temperature to maintain threshold temperatures of the compressor head metal within a suitable range. Additionally, the compressor head is evaluated such that whenever the compressor head temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold temperature the air compressor (12) is placed in an unloaded state until the compressor head temperature drops below the predetermined threshold temperature. The system is further capable of recording data indicative of compressor operation for detecting leaks in the air system and vehicle operator characteristics.
Patent GB-2348529-A (GB)
Title: Object identification
Inventor: EVANS CLIFFORD
IPC: G06K19/04
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: An electronic identifier 4, has a compliant outer housing 6 for insertion, in use, into a recess 3 in an object 1 to be identified. The compliant housing may be a synthetic sponge or a readily deformable rubber. A corresponding method of identification is also provided.