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Patent GB-2252783-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle door locking system
Inventor: WHORLOW SIMON
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1991-02-06
Abstract: A lockable door latch 1 has an exterior latch release means in the form of a door handle and a signal generator comprising a micro switch actuated by the door handle to generate a coded signal in the form of a number of groups of pulses and a control unit actuable upon receipt of the coded signal to cause unlocking of the door latch 1. A vehicle interior light may flash after correct input of a pulse group. Central key operated locking may be provided with a second key operation setting an anti-theft alarm and dead locking with deactivation of the control unit. The control may become inoperative after a pre-set consecutive number of incorrect inputs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241081-A (GB)
Title: Ghost-eliminating apparatus of total reflection prism
Inventor: ABE TETSUYA
IPC: G02B23/14
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: The invention provides a ghost eliminating apparatus comprising a prism P2 having a total reflection surface 13 which reflects incident light. Said apparatus includes a planar reflecting member 21, 22 which is opposed to and spaced from the total reflection surface at a predetermined distance, so that harmful light L3 which is emitted from the total reflection surface and reflected by the planar reflecting member to be returned into the prism is prevented from overlapping with effective light which is reflected by the total reflection surface to form an image at an eye point 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244157-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for row caching in random access memory
Inventor: JENSEN ERIC HARTWIG
IPC: G06F12/0893
Filed: 1991-02-26
Abstract: A random access memory array includes a matrix 30 of memory cells 32, row addressing circuitry 34 for selecting the memory cells in particular row of the matrix, apparatus 38, 39 for providing data signals indicative of the condition of the memory cells in a selected row of the matrix, a first latch 40 having a number of stages for storing the signals, a second latch 42 having a number of stages for storing the signals, apparatus for selectively enabling and disabling each of the latches, and apparatus 44, 46 for selecting signals at the output of the first or the second latch. An enabled latch is essentially transparent to the data signals, whereas a disabled latch acts as a one-row cache. Tag bits may be used to indicate that data resides in the latch. Further latches may be provided to expand the cache. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242326-A (GB)
Title: Differential transconductance amplifier using Gilbert multiplier
Inventor: YAMASAKI RICHARD G
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 1991-03-12
Abstract: The amplifier consists of positive input stage 90, negative input stage 92, positive gain stage 91 and negative gain stage 93. Current sources 82 and 83 inject current into the junctions between each input stage and the corresponding gain stage. This allows tuning without affecting dynamic range. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247309-A (GB)
Title: Edge light panel
Inventor: MURASE SHINZO
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 1991-06-24
Abstract: There is provided an edge-illuminating emitter panel 6 or edge light panel in a liquid crystal display device comprising a transparent resin substrate having an irregular reflection surface with a mesh pattern formed thereon, a mesh size of which pattern varies with the distance away from a primary light source 17 which is juxtaposed to a side of the substrate. The side is so finished as to provide a rough surface for permitting light issued from the light source to effectively enter the substrate. The rough surface is continually formed along the side. The thus formed rough surface ensures the light incident to the side a sure entrance as well as a sure diffusion thereof, whereby the edge light panel improves the display device in brightness and uniformity of clearness in display. The rough surface may be formed intermittently or formed in at least part of the side. The rough surface may be so formed as to have its roughness vary stepwise or continuously with the distance away from the light source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257051-A (GB)
Title: Skimming apparatus
Inventor: MCDONALD IAN BARRY
IPC: E02B15/10
Filed: 1991-06-25
Abstract: An apparatus for removing floating oil or algae from the surface of water, comprising a tank (10) supported by buoyancy means (12) below the water surface (18); an outlet (20) through which fluid is pumped from the tank; and one or more skimmers (24) disposed on the tank and forming respective floating weirs over which floating matter flows into the tank. Each skimmer comprises a vertical, open pipe (26) slidably extended through an aperture (28) in the roof of the tank, the upper end of the pipe carrying a flanged skirt which defines a convexly profiled surface (32a, 32b) and encloses plastics foam (34). The skirt causes the pipe to be lifted, when fluid is withdrawn through outlet (20), to a position wherein the weir is just below the surface of the floating matter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257250-A (GB)
Title: Photogrammetric system using one or more digital electronic still cameras
Inventor: TURNER DAVID JOHN
IPC: G01C11/06
Filed: 1991-06-29
Abstract: A photogrammetric system for carrying out 3-dimensional measurements of a subject which are derived from at least two images of the subject comprises at least one digital electronic still camera for producing electronic images of the subject. A transmitter receives the outputs of the camera(s) and transmits digitised information to an image processor arranged to process the information received from the transmitter. The system may be used for underwater inspection, and using real time photogrammetry, replaces a photographic film camera with a digital electronic still camera and associated transmitter and image processor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259326-A (GB)
Title: Water injection in supercharged intercooled engines
Inventor: ENGLISH ROBERT JOEL
IPC: F02M25/022
Filed: 1991-08-23
Abstract: Water or aqueous alcohol solution 6 in a pressure vessel 5 is pressurised when the engine is in operation by being connected upstream of the intercooler 3 and is injected via a nozzle 8 downstream of the intercooler. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247852-A (GB)
Title: Dust collecting attachment for power drills
Inventor: CRIDLAND JOHN VIVIAN
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 1991-09-11
Abstract: A dust and particle collecting attachment for power drills that is releasably secured to the drill and the inlet aperture (1) positioned under the drilling site so as to collect the waste material. A returnable sliding or deformable section (4) allows the drill to penetrate the material being drilled and ensures the position of the inlet aperture is maintained when the drill is withdrawn. Embodiments are also described where suction is applied, wherein the air flow is generated within the attachment, by the power drill or via a domestic/industrial vacuum cleaner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259907-A (GB)
Title: Carton with wraparound strap handle
Inventor: CHAUSSADAS JEAN
IPC: B65D5/46
Filed: 1991-09-28
Abstract: A carton (c) encloses a group of uniform articles such as bottles or cans which are disposed in a plurality of rows and arranged or configured such that a void is formed in opposed ends of the carton. The carton is encircled by a close fitting band (B) disposed intermediate a top (22) and a base of the carton. The band spans the void and also a portion (90) of the carton spans the void. The portion of the carton and the portion of the band together provide a handle by which the carton can be carried. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253035-A (GB)
Title: Silenced tumble dryer
Inventor: BAGGIO DINO
IPC: F16L55/033
Filed: 1992-02-05
Abstract: A laundry drying machine comprising a rotating drum (4) for containing the laundry to be dried, and through which passes a flow of air which is drawn in from the exterior and heated by at least one heater, said air being circulated by at least one fan (13) and being expelled by means of a conduit (10) after having absorbed moisture from the laundry to be dried, said conduit or parts thereof being sound-insulated. The conduit is preferably produced by providing a plurality of holes in its surface, the conduit is also wrapped with sound-absorbing material (17) and closed by a preferably rigid cover (18). In particular only the terminal part (15) of said conduit (10) is sound-insulated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255705-A (GB)
Title: Gelling system
Inventor: SPIERS CHARLES
IPC: A23L21/12
Filed: 1992-03-16
Abstract: Alginate and/or pectate gels are produced by forming an aqueous mixture of a water soluble or water dispensible alginate and/or pectate, a calcium ion sequestrant and a sparingly soluble calcium ion source at low temperature and heating the mixture to cause gelation thereof. Sequestrant is preferably sodium or potassium pyrophosphate but at least part of the sequestrant may be replaced by meat having calcium ion sequestring activity. The calcium ion source is preferably calcium sulphate dihydrate. Preferably the mixture is heated to at least 50  DEG C to induce gelation.
Patent GB-2261600-A (GB)
Title: Overflow prevention and fluid conservation apparatus for sanitary ware
Inventor: LEWIS JOHN
IPC: E03C1/242
Filed: 1992-03-31
Abstract: Apparatus for preventing fluid overflow from fluid receptacles comprises first biasing means operable to move an actuation member from a first to a second position upon release of detent means caused by movement of a pressure actuation member against a second biasing means. Movement of the pressure actuation member is effected by pressure caused by a head of fluid in an overflow conduit provided for the receptacle, the actuation member either moving to displace a plug in a plug aperture of the receptacle or to close a fluid supply valve preventing further supply of fluid to, and hence, wastage of fluid from the receptacle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260970-A (GB)
Title: Cartons
Inventor: CLOUGH CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 1992-10-30
Abstract: A carton formed from a single carton blank 1 made of cardboard or similar lightweight foldable sheet material has a body formed of side wall panels 3, 4, 5, 6 with a raised floor. The raised floor comprises a floor panel 7 which is hingedly connected to the bottom edge of a side wall 4 by way of an intermediate panel 10 folded up inside the side wall. The floor panel 7 is supported underneath by at least one supporting flap 11, 12 hingedly connected to a side edge of the intermediate panel 10. Preferably a free end of the supporting flap 11, 12 is secured by means of an adhesive to an opposite side wall 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268329-A (GB)
Title: Methods of forming an interconnect on a semiconductor substrate
Inventor: MU XIAO-CHUN
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 1993-01-11
Abstract: In a method of forming an interconnect channel within a. semiconductor device, a first dielectric layer 22, 23 is deposited over a semiconductor substrate 20 and patterned to form a contact opening that is subsequently filled with a contact plug 40, 41. A second dielectric layer 50 is deposited over the patterned first dielectric layer and the contact plug. The second dielectric layer 50 is patterned to form the interconnect channel, wherein the first dielectric layer 22, 23 acts as an etch stop to prevent etching of the substrate. A metal layer 61 is deposited over the patterned dielectric layer and within the interconnect channel. The metal layer is polished with an alkaline solution to remove the metal layer that does not lie within the interconnect channel. The first dielectric layer may be of BPSG and silicon nitride 23 which acts as the etch atop. The contact plug is of tungsten within a diffusion barrier 40 of titanium nitride. The second dielectric layer 50 is of silicon dioxide end the interconnect metal 61 is of copper. Further layers of similar construction end materials may be added to provide a multi-level interconnect construction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2355527-A (GB)
Title: Method for detection and classification of sound sources, especially of vehicles
Inventor: BECKER GUNNAR
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 1993-02-19
Abstract: In a method for the detection and classification of sound sources. especially of vehicles, using geophone 11-13 installed in the ground for the reception of sound signals coupled into the ground, a reception level 19 which is picked off at the geophone 11 output is compared 20 with at least one reference level, preferably to determine whether it exceeds the level. For optimum adaptation of the reference level to the special characteristic of the ground at the location of the geophones the seismic propagation speed is determined 14 from the transit time from 11 to 13 and the wave type is also determined 17 form the phase difference between outputs of orthogonally orientated geophones 11 and 12. An adaptation level for the measured seismic propagation speed is extracted from stored characteristics of the reception level 18 for the various wave type in standard ground, and the reference level is hence corrected 22.
Patent GB-2277722-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle stand
Inventor: CAFFREY JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B62H3/10
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A vertical lift and lock motorcycle wheel stand, with front or rear wheel options, capable of raising a motorcycle at a point close to, or directly beneath, one of its wheels in a vertical plane comprises adjustable telescopic legs 5 with locating mountings 6 which are tailored to suit individual machines. The stand can be locked in the raised position by overcentring of the lower cranks 3 of a parallelogram linkage for wheel removal, maintenance, parking or transportation. When the stand is in its locked position the detachable lifting handle 11 may be removed if required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266325-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced liquid hydrocarbon recovery process
Inventor: SYDANSK ROBERT D
IPC: C09K8/94
Filed: 1993-05-17
Abstract: A polymer enhanced foam comprising a polymer selected from a synthetic polymer or a biopolymer, a surfactant, an aqueous solvent and a gas is injected into a fractured subterranean formation via a first well in fluid communication with the formation and preferentially enters fractures present in the formation. The injected polymer enhanced foam promotes the recovery of liquid hydrocarbons from said formation via the first well or a second well in fluid communication with the formation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280419-A (GB)
Title: Article handling apparatus
Inventor: WOOD KENNETH EDWIN
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: Apparatus for handling articles such as bales of silage comprises means (gripping members 23) for engaging opposed sides of the article, and a steadying means (29) for contacting an upper surface of the article for steadying it while it is held. Preferably the gripping members are pivotally mounted and moved by ram 26. Preferably the steadying means (29) is vertically movable. Preferably the apparatus is connected to a front end loader of a tractor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268885-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing
Inventor: RHODES TANYA
IPC: A61L15/16
Filed: 1993-08-26
Abstract: A wound dressing contains a water insoluble, water swellable cross-linked cellulose derivative, water and a polyol component and comprises a gel wherein the cellulose derivative comprises less than 10 % by weight of the gel.
Patent GB-2273072-A (GB)
Title: Can crusher
Inventor: BELONGIA DAVID C
IPC: B30B9/32
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: A can crusher 10 is provided with a can feed hopper 26 having a non linear feed path for a plurality of cans. A power driven ram 14 crushes the can axially to crumple the cans length to about one fourth or less. The crushed can falls by gravity through a discharge chute 28 which is also non linear. To remove an uncrushed can from the crushing compartment, the can feed hopper 26 may be detached; and this detatchment operation automatically operates an electrical switch to disable a power drive for the ram. The can crusher can be mounted on a vertical wall or it can be seated on a counter or table support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270005-A (GB)
Title: Machines for playing games
Inventor: MELEN SIMON CHARLES
IPC: A63F1/18
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: In a machine (M) for playing games or for amusement based upon a card game the player may play two or more hands (2; 3; 4; 5; 6) simultaneously; when a card or symbol comes into play the player can select to which hand the symbol in play is to be allocated. In one embodiment a game is based upon the card game of blackjack and the player plays five hands (2; 3; 4; 5; 6) simultaneously. The machine may also be based upon other games in which symbols are collected by the player, for example dominoes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273810-A (GB)
Title: Rotary head drum assembly
Inventor: HONG MIN-PYO
IPC: G01M1/32
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: A rotary head drum assembly, e.g. for a VTR or DATR, comprises an upper rotary drum carrying a transducer 5, a lower fixed drum 2, a drum motor 3, and a shaft 4. A balancer 15 for automatically balancing the upper rotary drum 1 is provided, which preferably consists of a hollow ring containing liquid and/or spheres. The balancer can correct an unbalanced rotation of the upper drum, and so jitter in the input/output signal can be prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-937864-A (GB)
IPC: C09B31/14
Abstract: 937,864. Dyeing polyamide fibres; disazo dyestuffs. COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE DES MATIERES COLORANTES. Sept. 18, 1959 [Sept. 19, 1958], No. 31809/59. Classes 2(4) and 15(2) Polyamide fibres based on condensation products of w-amino-undecanoic acid are dyed with a dyestuff of the formula in which R represents the residue of a monosulphonated 1-aryl-5-pyrazolone having a methyl, amido or alkoxycarbonyl groups in 3-position, the residue of a naphthol-monosulphonic acid or the residue of an acylamino-naphthol monosulphonic acid, from an acid bath. The aryl group of the pyrazolone residue may also be substituted by halogen atoms or non-solubilizing groups such as alkyl or alkoxy groups. The acyl group of the acylamino naphthol monosulphonic acid residue may be an alkyl-CO-, alkyl-O-CO-, alkyl-SO 2 - or alkyl-O-CH 2 -CH 2 - O-CO- group. The benzene rings A and B may carry non-solubilizing groups such as halogen atoms or alkyl, hydroaryl, alkyl-O-CO-, alkyl-O-, hydroaryl-O-CO-, alkyl-CO-, aryl-CO-, alkyl-CO-NH-, H 2 N-SO 2 -, alkyl-SO 2 , aryl-SO 2 - O-, aryl-SO 2 -CH 2 -, alkyl-O-CO-CH 2 -O-, alkyl- - O-CO-CH 2 -S or or groups in which latter case R 1  represents an alkyl group and R 2  represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or hydroaryl group or in which R 1  and R 2  together with the nitrogen atom may form a heterocyclic ring. In examples, the preparation of the following dyestuffs is given:- (1) aminoazobenzene-# 1-(2 <SP>1</SP>chloro-5<SP>1</SP>-sulpho)-phenyl-3-methyl-5 -pyrazolone, (2) aminoazobenzene-# l -naphtholsulphonic acid, (3) aminoazotoluene- # 1 -(2<SP>1</SP>- chloro-5 <SP>1</SP>-sulpho)phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone, (5) aminoazotoluene-# 1 -naphthol-4-sulphonic acid, (7) aminoazobenzene-# 1-acetylamine-8- naphthol-4-sulphonic acid, (9) aminoazotoluene -#2-acetylamino-8-naphthol-6-sulphonic acid.
Patent GB-2286897-A (GB)
Title: Spectacle frame with movable section for lens change
Inventor: TASOU TASOS
IPC: G02C1/08
Filed: 1994-02-17
Abstract: A spectacle frame 1 has supports 2 for mounting two lenses, the supports being arranged to hold the lenses at the edges thereof, in which each support has a movable section 12 arranged to enable a respective lens to be removed and replaced. Movable section 12 may be hinged at 11 and carry notches 13 to engage spring clip 14. The frame can be used for prescription lenses with different colour tints and sunglasses with different density filters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277517-A (GB)
Title: N-[(2-aryl-phenyl)alkyl]-piperazine derivatives
Inventor: WARD TERENCE JAMES
IPC: C07D295/096
Filed: 1994-04-18
Abstract: Piperazine derivatives of formula I   <IMAGE> and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are 5-HT1A binding agents, particularly 5-HT1A antagonists and may be used, for example, as anxiolytics. In the formula R is hydrogen or one or two lower alkyl groups, R<1> is a mono of bicyclic aryl or heterozryl radical, R<2> is aryl and A is a C2-5 alkylene chain optionally substituted by lower alkyl.
Patent GB-2278991-A (GB)
Title: Device for applying adhesive
Inventor: DYETT DEREK HENRY
IPC: B05B15/52
Filed: 1994-06-17
Abstract: A device for applying adhesive to the wrapper in a cigarette making machine (particularly upstream of the garniture) comprises means for conveying the wrapper web (18) along a path between two guides (24, 26), a pair of nozzles (28, 30) each of which is movable into and away from contact with the wrapper web, and means (36) for controlling the positions of the nozzles so that one nozzle at a time is brought into contact with the wrapper web and that the inoperative nozzle lies in a retracted position at which means (32) are provided for automatically removing the adhesive string from it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279420-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic connections
Inventor: CAREY ANTHONY
IPC: F16B7/14
Filed: 1994-06-28
Abstract: A resilient plastics sleeve 3 is clamped by a screw 7 to a rod 1 to provide frictional restraint against telescopic sliding of the rod 1 within a tube 2. The sleeve 3 fits partly onto the inner end 4 of the rod 1 with its forward end 5 abutting against a conical shoulder 6 of the rod 1 and its rear end 10 against the conical shoulder 9 of the counter-sunk head 8 of the screw 7. Tightening of the screw 7 splays the sleeve-ends 5 and 10 outwardly against the inside of the tube 2 to increase the frictional restraint on movement of the rod 1 relative to the tube 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278834-A (GB)
Title: A stamp pick-up an place device
Inventor: FRASER IAN HUGH
IPC: B26D7/32
Filed: 1991-07-04
Abstract: A stamp pick-up and place device comprises sets of arms 16, 17 mounted for rotation about shafts 19, 21 by parallel shafts 18, 20. Each one of the arms has a suction head part (14 Fig 1) which is free to move on the shafts 18, 20. By means of a cam mechanism 22, 23, adjacent head parts of adjacent arms displace outwardly relative to one another with radial movement of the shafts 18, 20 towards the shafts 19, 21. The cam mechanism 22, 23 comprises a radially and axially extending slot 23 and a follower 22 between the two parts of the arms of each set. The shafts 18, 20 form a cam follower which is driven by a rotating slotted cam 30, 31 around a stationary cam (26, 27, Fig 5). In use a set of stamps are each individually attached to a head (14, Fig 1) from a platen (4, Fig 1) by suction means. Operation of the cam means 18, 30, 20, 31 delivers the stamps, while attached to their heads, to a position 180 DEG  from their starting position and cam means 22, 23 ensures that the stamps are spaced apart whence they are released by removal of suction pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281556-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic web feeding
Inventor: SHARP NORMAN LINDSEY
IPC: B65H23/24
Filed: 1994-09-01
Abstract: Apparatus for conveying a paper web or other sheet material pneumatically along a predetermined path comprises two guide plates 20, 22 having outer surfaces defining successive parts of the path and having adjacent edges which are inclined to the outer surfaces and are spaced apart so as to form a slot 28 inclined to the outer surfaces of the plates, and including an air pressure manifold 26 which is secured to both guide plates and from which an air stream is arranged to be emitted through the slot to produce an air stream which will move along one of the plates 22 which is downstream of the other plate with respect to the intended direction of conveyance of the web or other sheet material. When applied to a cigarette making machine, apparatus of this general type may be used at various positions for guiding the leading portion of the web from a printer to the garniture 12. <IMAGE>