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Patent GB-2254143-A (GB)
Title: Rod positioning apparatus
Inventor: PATRICK STANLEY STEVE
IPC: G21C17/06
Filed: 1992-03-19
Abstract: A rod positioning apparatus 10 is disclosed for positioning the end of a rod 14 for a subsequent work operation on the rod 14 such as ultrasonic testing of welds in nuclear fuel rods. A rod stop member 20 receives the end of a rod advanced into a rod working position. A light emitting diode (Fig. 1 not shown, 26) emits light through a fibre optic cable 80 and across the area a rod end occupies when positioned in a rod stop position 20. The end of the fiber optic cable 74 receives light emitted across the rod stop position and directs the light to a light sensor 28. When the rod blocks the light path between the LED (26) and the light sensor (28) a control (30) is activated for controlling a rod advancing and securing mechanism 16 for stopping further advancement of the rod and securing the rod in a fixed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256433-A (GB)
Title: Ink composition and components thereof
Inventor: BRATCHLEY ROBIN
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1992-07-01
Abstract: Raman-active compounds such as polydiacetylenes are provided in the form of particles whose maximum dimension is 40  mu m. They can be formulated into inks, for the purpose of printing on security documents which are thus readily capable of authentication.
Patent GB-2261753-A (GB)
Title: Multi-mode microprocessor with electrical pin for selective re-initiailzation of processor state
Inventor: GROCHOWSKI EDWARD T
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 1992-08-24
Abstract: A multi-mode microprocessor switches between modes quickly and efficiently, while selectively maintaining the contents of selected memory elements internal the microprocessor, including a cache and floating point registers. The microprocessor 10 includes an electrical pin 14 provided externally on the microprocessor chip package, that is connected to a control unit 16, which is connected to a plurality of registers. Microcode 26 is provided, accessible to the microprocessor, that re-initializes some, but not all, of the microprocessor's registers and caches to their initial state, so that the microprocessor is placed in its initial mode of operation. In operation, the pin 14 is actuated by an electrical signal provided from any of a number of conventional sources, such as an I/O port. Actuation of the pin in turn actuates the control unit, which accesses a microcode means. The control unit, using the microcode means, selectively re-initializes many of the microprocessor's registers while specifically maintaining the contents of the cache and the floating point registers. The present invention is useful for microprocessors that are initialized to the real-address mode of the Intel 8086 microprocessor, while having capabilities of higher level modes, such as the protected mode of the Intel 80486 microprocessor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259726-A (GB)
Title: Process for controlling the feed of a drum cutter-loader during mining
Inventor: HACKELBOERGER BERNHARD
IPC: E21C35/24
Filed: 1992-09-10
Abstract: Food velocity is controlled in dependence upon the loading of the two cutting drum motors of a drum cutter-loader. In the case of alternating current motors, this occurs by frequency variation of the supply voltage. If an existing data channel is used to transfer the signals between cutter-loader and parallel heading, there may be control difficulties on account of the resulting transmission times. In order to be able to take into account sudden overloads, the total current of the two cutting drum motors is logged in the parallel heading and compared with the sum of the two single currents which are limited to the nominal current, and the speed of the feed drive mechanism is reduced when a variation is ascertained. If there are no single currents in the parallel heading, the reactance portion of the total current can be requisitioned for evaluation. From a comparison of the amplitudes of total current and reactance current, an overload of one of the two cutting drum motors can be determined and an appropriate reduction of the feed velocity introduced.
Patent GB-2261354-A (GB)
Title: Spinning reel
Inventor: HITOMI YASUHIRO
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 1992-10-13
Abstract: A spinning reel comprising a reel body 2 including a rear wall 16 and a side wall, a handle 1 attached to the reel body 2, a spool 5 connected to a forward portion of the reel body 2 through a spool shaft 13 to be reciprocable fore and aft relative to the reel body 2, and an oscillating mechanism 10, 11, 12 mounted in the reel body 2. The oscillating mechanism 10, 11, 12 includes a screw shaft 11 driven by the handle 1, the screw shaft 11 being insertable into the reel body through the rear wall 16, a slider 12 engaged with a helical groove 11A formed on the screw shaft 11 and connected to the spool shaft 13, the slider 12 being operable to convert rotation of the screw shaft 11 to a reciprocating motion in a fore and aft direction of the reel body for transmission to the spool shaft 13, and guide rods 15 fixed to the reel body for prohibiting displacement of the slider 12 transversely of the screw shaft 11, the guide rods 15 being insertable into the reel body through the rear wall 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274410-A (GB)
Title: Jet assembly for vehicle screen washer
Inventor: RUSS NICHOLAS SIMON
IPC: B60S1/52
Filed: 1993-01-25
Abstract: A jet assembly for a vehicle screenwash system comprises a jet body 10 incorporating an axial bore 11 and a nozzle 14 at one end. The jet body incorporates an electrical heating element 20 adapted to heat the body and the nozzle and this is retained in position by means 37 comprising part of the jet body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263845-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling advanced- function universal personal telecommunicaton services
Inventor: YUNOKI HIDEO
IPC: H04Q3/54
Filed: 1993-01-27
Abstract: An exchange control portion 3 and a service control portion 4 are provided on the exchange network side. The service control portion is provided with a PTN management table 7. When a subscriber dials a special number, the service control portion is activated. Thus, the service control portion sends to the subscriber a command for requesting him to input his PTN. When the subscriber inputs information identifying his PTN, the service control portion controls data relevant to the subscriber. When the service control portion receives the PTN of a receiving subscriber according to the input command thereof, it detects the telephone number of the receiving subscriber using the PTN management table. Thereby, the exchange control portion connects the subscriber to the receiving subscriber using the telephone number received or detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276133-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device
Inventor: COXON MICHAEL DANIEL
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device comprises a tubular structure (7) through which a locking bar 9 may pass. Studs (4) are used to replace a plurality to wheel locking nuts on a vehicle tyre (1) carried by a wheel (2). When the vehicle is to be immobilised member (6) comprising axially extending arms are gauged with the outer threaded portions of the studs (4) and are arranged so that the tubular portion (7) is aligned so that the locking bar may be inserted through it and locked in place with a padlock 8 inserted through an aperture 10 in the bar 9. The end of the locking bar remote from the tubular portion (7) is arranged to engage the ground to prevent rotation of the vehicle wheel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267581-A (GB)
Title: System for driving a setting element in a vehicle
Inventor: ENTENMANN ROBERT
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 1993-05-28
Abstract: A system for driving a setting element (114, 116, 118) in a motor vehicle by a pulse-width-modulated signal (uPWM) comprises a switch (124) to change the frequency of the signal between at least two frequencies (f1 and f2), which cause oscillations of different amplitude of the setting element, according to a selectable time sequence. The time sequence and the frequencies themselves can be selected freely or can be dependent on the engine operational state. Measures can also be present to avoid a disturbing influence on sensor signals by the oscillating setting element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279107-A (GB)
Title: "Receptacles"
Inventor: STEGMAN MAX
IPC: A47G29/12
Filed: 1993-06-15
Abstract: An assembly of receptacles (11 to 14) for receiving mail has each receptacle constructed with front and rear frames of elongate extrusions with mitred ends connected by corner cleats, with sheet material spanned therebetween. The frames incorporate access flaps, posting slots and panel material as required by the application. Multiples of receptacles are assembly from preformed front and rear frames bolted or riveted together with sheet material to form walls and floors of the receptacles with external cladding (19) thereabout. The receptacle may be single. The assembly may be used to receive videos, books, laundry or for storage of valuables, eg at a swimming pool, or for pathology samples, messages or similar pigeon hole storage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270970-A (GB)
Title: Heated storage structure for a fluent material
Inventor: LUPTON WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: E01C19/08
Filed: 1993-08-03
Abstract: A storing structure for storing hot fluent material, such as hot asphalt, comprises walls 22 defining an enclosure and means 34 heating the material stored in the structure. In the preferred embodiment the structure comprises two side walls and a rear wall. The walls are preferably concrete sections, and the heating are means preferably comprises elongated, hollow, metal plate inserts which are capable of being heated by gas burners 42. The fluent material rests against the hot inserts and therefore is capable of being kept soft and workable for long periods during which it is stored. The structure may comprise part of a vehicle. Hot gasses from the heating means may be directed into the enclosure for further heating the material by direct contact. The enclosure may include a telescopic lid running on rails. The open end of the structure may be closed by plastic curtain strips (78, figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279260-A (GB)
Title: Urological examination apparatus
Inventor: SCHWIEKER HORST
IPC: A61B46/23
Filed: 1994-05-12
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a patient table (1, 2), at the foot of which there is provided a sink (5) for collecting fluids and which is provided with a drain (6), the sink being pivotable about an axis (10) parallel to the end of the table. This enables the sink to be pivoted downwards to a position in which it can still collect fluid without obstructing the examiner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279261-A (GB)
Title: Orthotic joint
Inventor: FREEMAN MARK JUSTIN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1994-05-24
Abstract: The joint, which may be an ankle joint (Figure 1), knee joint (Figure 4), elbow joint or wrist joint, comprises a first orthosis (12) and a second orthosis (14) pivotally connected together by crossing links (20, 22), at least one of the crossing links (20, 22) being provided with an adjustable stop (48, 50) for limiting relative pivotal movement of the two orthoses with respect to each other. The same basic design of joint can be used for knee-bracing applications or for limb fracture bracing, the knee joint being lockable into its extended position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280627-A (GB)
Title: Mine roof drill bit and cutting insert therefor
Inventor: PEAY KENT
IPC: E21B10/58
Filed: 1994-07-27
Abstract: A rotary bit for drilling holes in the roof of a mine comprises a bit body B and an insert 32 mounted in the bit body. The insert is formed of a hard material such as carbide or diamond. A top surface of the insert comprises two top sections 54, 56; 54' 56' which intersect a respective main surface 34, 36 of the insert to define first and second non-linear cutting edges 60, 64; 60' 64'. In one embodiment each cutting edge comprises a plurality of mutually angled segments. In another embodiment each cutting edge is continuously curved. Preferably an axial notch is disposed at a center of the top surface.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295080-A (GB)
Title: Hanger for curtains
Inventor: FEGAN COLM
IPC: A47G25/24
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: A curtain storage hanger for use in large quantities in establishments such as Dry Cleaners comprises a bent or moulded lightweight material, preferably of circular cross-section, which is shaped as an open-ended loop with one part 4 as a long horizontal bar and the other as an acute angled bend 3 terminating in a short right angle 2 which serves as a hanger hook. The ends of the tubular lightweight material are stoppered with soft plastic ferrules 7 to prevent fabric snagging and the horizontal arm is of sufficient length to accommodate a 100 centimeter curtain folded in two. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297128-A (GB)
Title: Closed centre hydraulic system
Inventor: PATTERSON IAN DAVID
IPC: F15B21/044
Filed: 1994-12-01
Abstract: A hydraulic system which prevents the entrainment of air in closed system hydraulic fluid by eliminating that air in the charge circuit for the closed system includes a closed centre pump (3) for delivering fluid to a load (4) and a charge pump (1) for delivering hydraulic fluid to the closed centre pump. An air purge valve (5) in close proximity to an inlet of the closed centre pump (3) diverts the charge pump output away from the closed centre pump to drain when that output contains significant amounts of entrapped air. A restrictor (6) in the flow path to the drain (2) creates a pressure difference across the valve. When the fluid has entrained air the pressure difference is insufficient to operate the valve but when substantially air free fluid is flowing, pressure builds up causing the valve to changeover and direct fluid to the pump (3).
Patent GB-2297873-A (GB)
Title: Reversing light and audible warning control circuit
Inventor: ZANEBONI YVAN GERALD BRUNO
IPC: B60Q1/22
Filed: 1995-02-03
Abstract: An auxiliary load is energised when the power supply to a main load is switched OFF and then ON again within a predetermined time. The main load may be a vehicle reversing light RL, and the auxiliary load may be a piezoelectric audio warning circuit (figure 3), whereby both loads may be controlled by a single gearstick-operated switch. When the switch (not shown) is opened, Q2 turns on and charge transfers from C6 to C7. The charge on C7 then decays through R13, but if the switch is reclosed while the potential on C7 exceeds the Zener diode DZ1 breakdown voltage, then thyristor Q3, which controls the auxiliary load, is turned on.
Patent GB-2287575-A (GB)
Title: A tape end detecting device
Inventor: INOUE HIROSHI
IPC: G11B15/08
Filed: 1992-09-02
Abstract: A tape end detecting device for detecting the end of a tape enclosed within a loaded cassette includes a light emitting element 25 for generating a light pulse signal, a pair of light receiving elements 26A, 26B, light guide means comprising a central prism 27 and a pair of side prism 31, 32 disposed at opposite sides of said cassette loaded-in position, and a tape end signal generating circuit for generating a tape end detecting signal only when it receives the light pulse signal. The central prism 27 has first and second oppositely inclined light reflecting surfaces 27b, 27c to reflect light from the light emitting element 25 through the tape of the loaded tape cassette. The central prism 27 is secured to the deck chassis 1 by means of a hook 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299774-A (GB)
Title: Drill jig
Inventor: MELROUE DENNIS LAWRENCE
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: A jig has two clamps 10 for attachment to a cupboard door. The hole 11 has a metal sleeve 12 to protect the jig from the drill bit. The clamps have large handles to make it easier to tighten.
Patent GB-2300702-A (GB)
Title: Food dispensing cycle
Inventor: SPERANZA ANGELO
IPC: A47J39/00
Filed: 1995-05-09
Abstract: A method of dispensing food whereby wherein food prepared at a first location is transported to a second location for dispensing in a working cycle is characterised by the steps of  1 apportioning the food onto a plurality of trays (20 A ,20 B ) at the first location; 2 loading the plurality of trays into a rack (15) to give, in combination, a spaced array of loaded trays the spaced array having predetermined overall dimensions; 3 transporting the spaced array to an intermediate location; 4 placing the loaded rack into a containment (11) with an internal volume of sufficient size to receive at least one spaced array; 5 transporting the containment along with its spaced array or arrays to the second location; 6 regenerating food in the spaced array while within the containment; 7 dispensing loaded trays from the spaced array; and 8 returning the racks back to the first, or some other, location for re-use.  The containment or trolley (11) includes an electrically powered fan heater (21) and a refrigerating unit (23).
Patent GB-2309725-A (GB)
Title: Movement resistant retroreflective pavement marker
Inventor: ALGHUNAIM MOHAMMED SULIMAN
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 1996-01-30
Abstract: A retroreflective pavement marker has shell-like hollow housing 22 with or without downwardly projecting ribs), a top wall 28, a downwardly projecting stud 24 formed integral as a unit with the housing, and thermoplastic retroreflectors 26 having retroreflective elements visible through apertures in the housing. An epoxy based filler 47 holds the reflector plate (or reflective plates) in place in the housing by solidly binding to the housing, stud and reflector plate (or reflective plates), adding impact resistance to the marker. The stud has outwardly extending vanes 36 running along its longitudinal axis, creating an X-shaped cross-section. The vanes have outwardly facing flat surfaces 38 and rounded surfaces therebetween. The marker is made by forming the housing (with or without ribs) and stud, placing the reflector plate (or reflective plates) in the housing, dispensing liquid fill material in the housing, and hardening the fill material.
Patent GB-2297108-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for temporarily plugging a tubular
Inventor: SNIDER PHILIP M
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the pressure at which a fluid is introduced into a well penetrating a subterranean formation. The apparatus comprises a blow out sub having a sealed chamber (34) between two plugs (18, 26). The chamber is filled with a fluid at a known pressure. Thus, the pressure required to release the first plug (18) is independent of the pressure in the well below the sub. The sub is attached to a tubular and positioned within the well. The first plug is then released upon application of a predetermined pressure fluid pressure, and the second plug (26) is released upon application of a lesser pressure. The blow out sub may additionally comprise a tube (152) forming a channel through the first plug (118), the chamber (134), and the second plug (126), with a means (154, 156) for controlling fluid flow through the channel. A first fluid may be introduced into the well via the channel prior to releasing the first plug (118). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299826-A (GB)
Title: Freight container access barrier
Inventor: BARBER PETER
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 1996-04-11
Abstract: A container door access barrier comprises abutment means 25 which extends upwardly from location means by an amount sufficient to obstruct opening of the container access door. The location means comprises two apertures 31 each of which receives a respective corner post of the container thereby preventing removal of the access barrier unless the container is lifted to release the corner posts from cooperating engagement with the access barrier.
Patent GB-2302423-A (GB)
Title: Application program grouping method
Inventor: KUMAGAI YOSHITOMO
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 1996-04-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to an application program grouping method which specifies a group in a multi-window system, where the group is a combination of application programs which carry out a process by linking with each other, and the multi-window system is capable of simultaneously executing in parallel a plurality of application programs respectively having one or a plurality of conversational or interactive windows that are displayed on a display. The application program grouping method includes the steps of (a) specifying at least two application programs which are to belong to one group, and (b) carrying out a grouping process which automatically generates one group made up of the specified application programs.
Patent GB-2304148-A (GB)
Title: Hinge Mechanism for an Openable Wing
Inventor: PADDOCK JASON
IPC: E05D11/08
Filed: 1996-08-12
Abstract: A hinge mechanism comprises a channel element 102 fixed to the frame, a supporting rail 122 to be secured to the wing, and scissors links 106, 108 interconnecting the channel and rail. One link 108 is connected to the rail by a fixed pivot 120 and to the channel by means of a locating block 116 which comprises a serrated locking element which can be clamped into engagement with serrations on the channel by a clamping screw 140, which permits the position of the fixed pivot 112 to be adjusted along the channel. The other link 106 is pivotally connected to the channel by a sliding block 114, and to the rail by a pivot 118 which is slidably engaged in a slot 124 in the rail. The links are interconnected by a pivot 125 which may comprise an eccentric element 142 which can be adjusted to vary biassing of the wing into or away from the closed position. The pivot 112 may be offset from the axis of the channel 102.
Patent GB-2319148-A (GB)
Title: Noise level determination in a quadrature amplitude modulated signal
Inventor: FORTIER JOHN DOUGLAS
IPC: H04L27/38
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: A method of determining the level of noise in a quadrature amplitude modulated (QAM) signal comprises using a receiver analogue to digital converter with a higher resolution than the transmitter digital to analogue converter, the additional resolution of the received signal being used to determine the deviation of the received data from the transmitted data to give a measure of the noise level on the channel. The method allows noise level to be determined continuously and simultaneously with data transmission and may include the step of controlling the level of modulation applied by the transmitter in response to the noise level detected at the receiver.
Patent GB-2319449-A (GB)
Title: Sealing/mounting heating element structure to liquid heating vessels
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1996-11-08
Abstract: A liquid heating vessel (2) comprising a metal vessel body (4), a heating element (14) provided on the underside of a metal plate (10) which closes the bottom of the vessel, the vessel and the plate having respective sealing flanges (34,18), with sealing means (13) arranged between the sealing flanges, the vessel being provided with a plurality of tongues (30) extending from the vessel sealing flange, which tongues clamp the heater plate to the vessel and compress the sealing means between the sealing flanges.