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Patent GB-2269391-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cultivating microorganisms
Inventor: SCHEPERS HANS-JUERGEN
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: Apparatus for cultivating microorganisms comprising a baseplate including culture media retaining cavities, wherein each cavity is sealed by means of a flexible membrane permeable to oxygen and which prevents the escape of culture medium.
Patent GB-2281895-A (GB)
Title: Two compartment receptacle
Inventor: MYERS PAUL
IPC: B65D35/22
Filed: 1993-09-21
Abstract: A receptacle of elongate form defines, within its interior, two chambers to contain different commodities. The two chambers are each open able separately to dispense the contents of each chamber. The receptacle may be a cylindrical metal can with the two chambers separated by a transverse partition and openable by a can opener (Figure 1), ring pull (13, Figure 2) or various reclosable elements. Alternatively the receptacle may be a sachet 30 or a deformable tube (40, Figure 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273615-A (GB)
Title: Reactive power compensation system
Inventor: JANTSCH GUSTAV
IPC: H02B5/00
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: In order to make possible the flexible arrangement of a compensation system 1 at various locations in an electrical system, the compensation system is of modular construction, and has at least one container 15, 15a for housing control apparatus and at least one frame 17 for the mounting of the compensation elements 7, 9. The individual transportable modules can be electrically connected to each other by means of quick-release locks 23 and depending upon the particular application, a plurality of central containers 15, 15a and compensation modules 13a, 13b, 13c can be joined together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281734-A (GB)
Title: Tape cassette storage container
Inventor: SHIMA MOTOHIKO
IPC: B65D85/575
Filed: 1994-08-18
Abstract: A tape cassette storage container has an upper lid 60 which includes a top plate 76 which has an inner surface formed with pressing projections 80 - 86 to urge pressing members of the cassette on closure of the container. The pressing projections include inner thin-wall cylindrical projections 80, 82 surrounded by outer tick-wall cylindrical projections 84, 86 and the outer cylindrical projections 84, 86 have a shorter projection length than the inner cylindrical projections 80, 82. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293829-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: AKBAR GULNAWAZ
IPC: C11D7/16
Filed: 1994-09-03
Abstract: A solidified detergent composition comprising (a) a plurality of hydrated alkaline compounds having a total free alkalinity equivalent to from 15% to 40%, by weight of the composition, calculated as sodium hydroxide of which not more than 15% is contributed by alkali metal hydroxide and (b) at least 30% of a plurality of compounds capable of sequestering calcium or magnesium cations comprising one or more phosphate sequestrants having a higher binding affinity for calcium or magnesium cations than phosphate sequestrants.
Patent GB-2284992-A (GB)
Title: An anal tampon made of PVA
Inventor: VON DER LEHR ALFRED
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 1994-11-18
Abstract: A tampon 1 especially for use with anal incontinence is made of PVA which is immunologically safe, and has a spherically thickened distal end 3 which lies inside the body in use and aids sealing. In a further embodiment the tampon also has a concave body which corresponds to the convex shape of the anal channel of certain patients. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283063-A (GB)
Title: Cryopump and cyropanel having a frost concentrating device
Inventor: BARTLETT ALLEN J
IPC: F04B37/08
Filed: 1993-06-08
Abstract: In a cryopump (10) a frost concentrating device (26) is affixed to a condensing cryopanel (34) and provides surfaces (32) for condensing gases which are cryopumped through an opening (152) in the vacuum vessel. The surfaces (32) of the frost concentrator (26) extend towards the opening (152) in the vacuum vessel and thus limit the amount of gases which condense on the surfaces (22) of the condensing cryopanel facing the opening. The result is that the gap between the radiation shield (18) and the condensing cryopanel (34) does not become significantly narrowed by condensing gases, particularly in the area closest to the opening through which gases are cryopumped. This allows other gases to pass easily through the gap and condense on surfaces (22) of the condensing cryopanel (34) further away from the opening (152) of the cryopump (10) or to be adsorbed by an adsorbent material shielded by the condensing cryopanel (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296371-A (GB)
Title: Cathode arrangements utilizing diamond as an insulator
Inventor: GRIGGS ALAN
IPC: H01J1/24
Filed: 1994-12-19
Abstract: A cathode arrangement includes a heater filament 4 coated with diamond 7 which has a high thermal conductivity and is electrically insulating. The heater filament is arranged adjacent a cathode member 1 and is arranged to heat thermionic material 3 on the front surface of the cathode 1 to its operating temperature. The arrangement is suitable for use in travelling wave tubes, cathode ray tubes and other devices incorporating electron guns. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300897-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic valve
Inventor: VIRGO JAMES RUSSELL
IPC: F15B13/02
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: A valve assembly 10 is provided for controlling a hydraulic piston and cylinder which raises a hammer of a pile driving machine and then allows the hammer to fall. The valve assembly comprises a single spool valve member 13 which moves between an open condition in which fluid is allowed to flow into the hydraulic cylinder to raise the piston and a closed position in which fluid can evacuate from the cylinder. Physical end stops 20, 21 are provided to de-limit the movement of the spool 13 and to define the open condition and the closed condition. The arrangement is such that there can be no overlap between the open and closed conditions and no reflux of fluid through the valve is possible.
Patent GB-2292352-A (GB)
Title: Roll containers
Inventor: GRANT GRAHAM EDWARD
IPC: B62B3/18
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: A roll container has camming surfaces (26, 27) on the rear base part (11) and the deck (12) adapted to coact in the raised "nesting" position of the deck to cause the rear end (22) of the deck to rise automatically out of the slot or recess (21) when the front (upper) end (28) of the deck is deliberately pulled in the direction (P) needed for swinging the deck down into the "loading" position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291902-A (GB)
Title: Modular fencing without posts between top and bottom rails
Inventor: STEWART DOUGLAS LUNAN
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 1995-07-20
Abstract: A guard rail module (120; 121) comprises a top rail (122) and a bottom rail (124) mutually joined solely by bars (126). Posts (128) depend from the bottom rails for insertion into the ground (99). The posts forming part of a given module do not extend above the bottom rail. The bars are preferably staggered to provide areas of enhanced visibility through the module at shallow angles of view. The absence of posts between top and bottom rails helps visibility and significantly reduces manufacturing costs. An end-post (140) may be present. Ports (128) may be joined by nuts and bolts (130, 132); rails 122 are joined by connection fitted inside the hollow rails and tightened by screws, e.g. using an Allen key. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294381-A (GB)
Title: Meat processing
Inventor: PALMER ROGER KEITH
IPC: A23B4/16
Filed: 1995-10-25
Abstract: A method of treatment of meat comprises exposing said meat to a controlled gas environment including oxygen under pressure in excess of atmospheric for a predetermined period of time. The method may also include the step of pre-treating the meat in a substantially anaerobic environment for a sufficient time to achieve a predetermined close down of aerobic bacteria on the meat. Subsequently, the method includes the treating said meat in the aerobic conditions including oxygen under pressure. The method also includes the prepackaging of meat in at least partially gas permeable packaging suitable for use in a retail sale environment, prior to aerobic gas pressure under treatment. The treated meats has improved shelf life and appearance of meat over traditionally handled product.
Patent GB-2298241-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft ant-insect system
Inventor: SPIRO CLIFFORD LAWRENCE
IPC: B64D33/02
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: Insect debris is removed from or prevented from adhering to insect impingement areas of an aircraft, particularly on an inlet cowl 10 of an engine, by heating the area to 180{ - 500{C. An apparatus comprising a means 24 to bring hot air from the aircraft engine to a plenum contiguous to the insect impingement area 20 provides for the heating of the insect impingement areas to the required temperatures. The plenum can include at least one tube 26 with a plurality of holes contained in a cavity within the inlet cowl. It can also include an envelope (64) (Figure 3) with a plurality of holes (72) on its surface contained in a cavity within the inlet cowl.
Patent GB-2310683-A (GB)
Title: Boundary box with pressure-regulating valve
Inventor: GRAHAM STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 1996-02-29
Abstract: A boundary box (1) comprises a box-like cylindrical housing (2), an inlet (8) for receiving water from a water supply and an outlet (9) for supplying water out of the boundary box (1). A pressure-regulating valve (43) is connected between the inlet (8) and the outlet (9) for regulating the pressure of water flowing out of the outlet (9).
Patent GB-2299913-A (GB)
Title: Number portability in telephone networks
Inventor: MARTINEZ EDGAR
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1996-04-02
Abstract: Method and system are provided for efficient telephone number portability within a geographically dispersed telephony and the like switching system, wherein ported telephone numbers, when dialled and found non-existent at their number-inherent destination 31, a "Release Treatment" with a trigger (automatic flexible routing) searches in a database #I from the originating switching node or office #X, whereupon their new network node address #J directly connected to following normal routing procedures; thus permitting realistically affordable telephone number portability, particularly local number portability (LNP).
Patent GB-2314341-A (GB)
Title: Multiphase mixture for use in fluid dynamics
Inventor: DREWE JOHN RICHARD
IPC: C10M173/02
Filed: 1996-05-21
Abstract: A biphasic hydraulic fluid comprises an aqueous solution of zinc bromide in which are dispersed plastic spheres. The presence of the low density plastic spheres in the fluid lowers the density of the fluid and enables the efficiency of hydraulic systems to be improved. For example, when float 2 is displaced by a distance * small Greek theta * by a biphasic fluid falling under gravity from the reservoir 6 into chamber 1, the buoyancy force displacing the float is approximately that which would occur if the fluid phase was present alone. However, when the biphasic fluid is pumped back into the reservoir 1, the presence of the solid phase means that its average density is less than that of the liquid phase alone, thereby improving the efficiency of the cycle.
Patent GB-2302530-A (GB)
Title: Sleeves for wrapping around trays
Inventor: DUNNE STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: B65D25/20
Filed: 1996-05-29
Abstract: Sleeves 21 are provided for wrapping plastic trays, the sleeves being formed of paper-board material and having a caliper lower than is conventional, for example 200 microns or less. The sleeves may be prepared and supplied to an end-user in roll-form, the roll defining a plurality of sleeves with crease lines. Preferably a sleeve is cut from the roll, wrapped around and adhered to a tray by sealing strip 30, a portion 48 of each sleeve being adapted to be torn away so as to reveal, for example, a coupon underneath the sleeve or information 50 on the sleeve itself. The sleeves may carry printed matter transferred onto the sleeves by passing the roll through a machine. The sleeves may be provided in a rectangular form (Fig 2) or in a form with the base panel 38A, 38B shorter and narrower than the top panel (Fig 4).
Patent GB-2305332-A (GB)
Title: ATM cell flow control apparatus
Inventor: OHASHI SATOSHI
IPC: H04L45/243
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: An ATM cell flow control apparatus includes interface sections 101, 102 for terminating transmission lines of two systems which constitute a redundant structure and to which identical cell sequences are supplied. Each interface section includes a cell synchronization section 111, a cell buffer 112, a policing section 114, and a delay control section 115, 116. The cell synchronization section performs cell synchronization control of an input cell sequence and outputs the sequence in units of cells. The cell buffer performs delay adjustment of each cell output from the cell synchronization section. The policing section detects the cell interval between cells output from the cell buffer, and discards cells having a detected cell interval shorter than a predetermined cell interval. The delay control section detects the phase difference between a cell output from the cell buffer of a self-system and a cell output from the cell buffer of the other system, and controls the cell buffer in accordance with the detected phase difference.
Patent GB-2305649-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus For Raising a Person
Inventor: CHAPMAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: A system for raising a person lying on the ground includes a lifting seat 10 comprising a back rest 12 coupled to a seat portion 18. At either side of the back rest 12 and seat portion 18 there are provided side supports 14, 16, 20 and 22. The system is such that in use it can be slid onto a person lying on his/her side, rotated such that the back rest 12 lies on the ground, with the supports 14 - 22 supporting the person during rotation to a back-lying position. The back rest 12 can then be rotated upwardly to bring the person into a sitting position (Figs 2-7). The apparatus has a further embodiment (30, Fig 8) having a shaped support (32) pivotally coupled to a shaped base (34) and having a lifting means e.g. an air bag to raise a person from a lying to a substantially upright position.
Patent GB-2305573-A (GB)
Title: High-speed optronic panoramic surveillance system
Inventor: RIOLAND JACQUES
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 1996-09-23
Abstract: The problem arising with panoramic surveillance systems is the incompatibility between the limitation of the frame refresh frequency and the need for a long integration time to allow detection of modern threats of attack. The invention proposes a specific optical combination which allows the successive projection, on to a single detector array, of images of elevation spaced bands, said combination comprising high speed nutation means which on each charge integration cancels out the apparent scrolling speed of the scene. A surveillance system according to the invention comprises an analysis head 1 rotated by a turntable 24 so that the head 1 scans a field of view along a line of sight LV, at least one optical module MO 1 , MO 2 forming an image by projection of the luminous flux F i on a detector array 4. Each module defines an optical channel comprising elements 51, M1, M'1; 52, M2, M'2, focusing elements L1 to L3, and a nutation device 20 rotating about the axis ZZ'.
Patent GB-2319420-A (GB)
Title: Parallel parking aid using radar
Inventor: SMITH GRAEME PETER
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 1996-11-13
Abstract: A parallel parking aid comprises at least two radar transmitters and receivers arranged to detect the presence of objects 9,7 (eg other cars) at the side of the vehicle 5. First and second signals indicative of the positions of the obstacles are used to calculate the length of the parking space 3 and a display indicates whether a parallel park should be attempted. The system includes experienced/inexperienced settings or a difficulty scale. The parking aid can include four receivers/transmitters which provide information on parking spaces at the driver or passenger side. The radar system may also provide other driver information such as collision warnings or side vision aids. The transmitters and receivers are impulse radar sensors which utilise signals of short radio frequency without a carrier wave.
Patent GB-2314138-A (GB)
Title: Expansion connector for tubular members
Inventor: CARPINELLA HENRY J
IPC: F16B12/40
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A connector comprises a body 16 (Fig 2) or 108 (Fig 9) having one end 42,114 shaped to fit the surface of the support tube 12, and the other end formed to abut the free end of the tube 14, and carrying expansion members which fit within the tube 12 and are expanded by a rotatable drive bolt 22. In Fig 2, the expansion members are in the form of tapered resilient fingers cantilevered from the body 16, and forced apart by a nut 26 engaging the bolt 22. The nut 26 is retained by the turned in ends of the fingers. In Fig 9, the expansion members are in the form of a metal clip 102 having prongs 106 which are interleaved with locating fingers 128 on the body 108, and the bolt threadedly engages the clip 102 (or a nut) to urge the prongs outwardly. In Fig 13 (not shown), the shaped end of the body encircles the support 12.
Patent GB-2322793-A (GB)
Title: Drip-catching support for a cooking vessel on a stove
Inventor: WANG CHENG-SEN
IPC: F24C15/14
Filed: 1997-03-04
Abstract: A support 3 for holding a pot 2 or pan over a stove burner 11 comprises an annular body forming a trough 33 for collecting spillage from the pot. A raised inner portion of the annular body has projections 34 to support the underside of the pot 2. The support 3 is supported on top of a stove 1 by an annular wall 35 which has air holes 36. The raised inner portion may be square or circular in horizontal cross-section.
Patent GB-2314971-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device having a SOI structure
Inventor: KIM JAE KAP
IPC: H01L27/12
Filed: 1997-06-26
Abstract: A semiconductor device, capable of achieving a high integration, includes a semiconductor substrate having a silicon on insulator structure, in which a insulating layer 22 and a semiconductor layer (23) are formed on a semiconductor wafer 21 in sequence. A gate insulating film 25 and a gate 26 are formed on the semiconductor layer. A first impurity diffusion region 27a and a second impurity diffusion region 27b are formed in the semiconductor layer at both sides of the gate. A intermediate insulating layer 28 having a first contact hole for exposing a portion of the first impurity diffusion region 27a and a second contact hole for exposing a portion of the second impurity diffusion region 27b and a portion of the wafer 21, is formed on an overall surface of the substrate. A first interconnection layer 30a is electrically connected with the first impurity diffusion region 27a through the first contact hole, and a second interconnection layer 30b is electrically connected with the second impurity diffusion region 27b and the portion of the wafer 21 through the second contact hole. The wafer 21 can therefore be used to connect impurity diffused regions 27a or 27b of adjacent devices.
Patent GB-2328901-A (GB)
Title: Equalised in-mould pressure system for gas assisted moulding
Inventor: PEARSON TERENCE COLWYN
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: Apparatus to control a gas supply for gas assisted moulding apparatus including a master gas pressure control means (18) connected in series to at least two parallel outlets (19,20) for connection to a gas injection position in a moulding apparatus. At least one of the gas outlets (19,20) includes a further gas pressure control means (21,22,23). Each gas pressure control means may be provided by a stop valve and/or a flow control valve. Each gas pressure control means may be controlled by a programmable control means.
Patent GB-2315290-A (GB)
Title: System for jointing panels
Inventor: WATSON WILLIAM BLACK
IPC: E04D3/366
Filed: 1996-03-22
Abstract: A system for jointing panels to form a sheet for the roofing or cladding of buildings. This system simultaneously provides a means for ventilating the building and prevents weather damage of the sheet. A joint is formed by the cooperation of a cap (9) which fits over adjacent panels (2, 3) and a clip (8) which holds the cap in place.
Patent GB-2331222-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking animal feeder
Inventor: HENDERSON TERENCE PATRICK
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1997-11-18
Abstract: An animal feeder which the parts can be distributed for self assembly. Trough/back 3 and side panels 2, 2A assemble by screwing together. Side panels 2, 2A have slots 14, for locating hooks 22 on the sides of the front panel,therefore locating the front panel. Trough divider panel 8 is provided with a combination of hooks and lugs with slots, along the top, back and front edge, the divider locates into slots provided in the front panel, and corresponding slots 21 in the trough front. To secure the dividers within the front panel and trough, a bar 9 is pushed through the lug slots 12 within the divider and screwed and bolted to the front panel and trough front. Slots 10,15,18 are also provided in each side panel for the location of a rear bracket 4 and upper 19 and lower 5 angle bracket that are bolted into position. Final assembly is by bolting the front and back returns to the side returns.
Patent GB-2332891-A (GB)
Title: Aerodynamic lift producing apparatus
Inventor: AUSTIN KENNETH ARTHUR
IPC: B63H9/02
Filed: 1997-11-21
Abstract: An aerodynamic lift producing apparatus comprises a collapsable, elongate, tubular envelope 2 of impervious flexible material adapted to be inflated to form a self-supporting tubular rotor 1, means 23 for inflating said envelope and drive means 18,19,20 for rotating the rotor 1 about its longitudinal axis and including a dynamic stabiliser means 30 which produces a dynamic base at an intermediate position in the height of the envelope to stiffen the upper part thereof when it is rotated. The apparatus which uses the Magnus effect can be applied to marine propulsion.
Patent GB-2320157-A (GB)
Title: Imaging apparatus including an anti-aliasing low-pass blur filter
Inventor: KESSLER DAVID
IPC: G02B27/46
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: Imaging apparatus (50) for generating an image signal from incident light with higher spatial frequencies of the incident light limited to reduce undersampling artifacts includes a detector plane (62) for generating the image signal from an array of photosites (63) and a relatively thin lithium niobate rhomboidal filter (51) interposed in the path of the incident light so as to produce a blurted image on the photosites. The filter (51) produces four spots (58) at the imaging sensors (62) positioned at the comers of a rhombus.
Patent GB-2331822-A (GB)
Title: Money transfers
Inventor: WODEHOUSE HENRY
IPC: G07F/
Filed: 1997-12-01
Abstract: A money transfer system comprises remote terminals (10) for receiving transfer request information from a transferor (14). If the transferor is a new customer, a central server (12) generates a new party identifier code (PIC) using a secure postal printer (16), to send the PIC to the transferor independently of the communication with the terminal (10). The PIC will be re-used for subsequent transfers from the transferor. For each transaction, the server (12) allocates a unique transaction code (UTC) which is outputted to the transferor at the terminal (10). The server also generates money transfer instructions (22) communicated to the remote money handling authorities (28). The instructions include the existing or newly allocated PIC, and a verification code (TVC) related to the UTC, but insufficient to enable the UTC to be deduced therefrom. It is the transferor's responsibility to communicate the UTC and the PIC to the transferee (18), preferably by separate routes for security. If the parties have taken part in a previous transfer, then the transferee will already know the PIC from the previous transfer. The transferee can pick up the money from the bank upon presentation of the correct PIC and UTC matching the information in the money transfer instructions.