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Patent GB-2245629-A (GB)
Title: Concrete blocks
Inventor: FORESY LEONARD DAVID
IPC: E02B3/14
Filed: 1991-07-05
Abstract: A concrete block for use in heavy duty applications such as prevention of coastal erosion, has a flat base, two vertical parallel side walls (11), and two vertical end walls (12, 13). The wall (13) has a vertical channel (21) extending the height of the block, and the wall (12) has a vertical tongue (20) of complementary shape to the channel so as to allow the block to engage with another like block in a manner which permits relative movement between the blocks. The channel (21) in plan view is of the shape of a trapezium with sloping mutually symmetrical sides which converge inwardly and the tongue is of a corresponding complementary shape. Lifting hooks (18) are provided on the top face (14) of the block. The tongue (20) and the channel (21) may be located along the same axis or at right angles to one another. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260876-A (GB)
Title: Cross connect switch
Inventor: HILL RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1991-10-24
Abstract: Two or more wideband circuit service fractions, e.g. fractional 2 Mbit/s links, are multiplexed onto a single wideband circuit 4 e.g. a 2 Mbit/s link, in a manner that preserves the integrity of the framing information, i.e. time slot zero (TSO) information, which thus does not need to be reproduced. This is achieved by using a cross connect switch to switch the of each fractional circuit to a respective and different time slot, other than TSO, of the single circuit, and switching the time slots other than TSO of each fractional circuit to appropriate time slots of the single circuit. The time slots to which the fractional time slots have been switched are known so that subsequent demultiplexing is facilitated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261676-A (GB)
Title: Production of cream-based liqueurs
Inventor: GIVEN PATRICK
IPC: C12G3/04
Filed: 1991-11-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of alcoholic cream-based liqueurs and in particular to a process for producing a cream-based liqueur having a consistent product stability. This involves adjusting the pH of a cream/caseinate blend used in the production of the liqueur to a value of between 6.5 and 6.8.
Patent GB-2266773-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensitive control
Inventor: RAFFE ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 1992-05-07
Abstract: A touch sensitive control for an electric circuit comprises a resistive element (RE) extending between two terminals (10, 11), a ratio detector (15) for comparing signals received from the two terminals (10, 11) and for generating output signals indicative of a quotient of the two signals, and indicating means (22) responsive to the output signals. The arrangement is such that, when the resistive element (RE) is touched by human interaction, the indicating means (22) indicates a location relative to the resistive element (RE) and to the terminals (10, 11) where touching of the element (RE) is effected. The quotient may be the ratio of the sum and difference of the two signals. The device may be used to set the controls of a hi-fi amplifier, or two such circuits may be used with a resistive sheet to form a graphics input pad. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258131-A (GB)
Title: Preparing peat flavoured malt
Inventor: WALSH JOSEPH
IPC: C12G3/00
Filed: 1992-06-12
Abstract: Peat flavoured malt is produced by generating peat smoke which is used to treat malt during kilning. The peat smoke is generated in an apparatus 1 comprising a furnace 2 with a grate 3 for supporting a bed 4 of peat. Peat for burning is delivered by a conveyor 10 and peat smoke from the furnace 2 is gathered by a cowl 20 for delivery into a kilning vessel 22. The delivered peat smoke is maintained at a temperature of between 25 DEG C and 55 DEG C by a control system including temperature probes 30, 31. Depending on the temperature recorded by the probes 30, 31 a valving door is moved by a ram 36 to maintain desired burning conditions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257897-A (GB)
Title: Shelving
Inventor: LEWIN CLIVE KENT
IPC: A47B96/00
Filed: 1992-07-16
Abstract: Shelves 7 to 9 of a corner-shelving unit are mounted on respective ledges 2 to 4 of a stepped-strip spine 1. The shelves 7 to 9 are trapezium-shaped to fit tightly into a corner with the whole held by two screws 25 in a top bracket 24. For flat-wall mounting two units may be coupled together side-by-side with shelves 7 to 9 abutting one another. An alternative spine (33) (Figure 9 - not shown) of V-shape cross-section has a saw-tooth profile to define the shelf-supporting steps, facing panels (38) and (44) mounted between the free edges (35) of the sheet-metal spine (33) defining further the triangular step-support for shelves (37) and (39) and enhancing spine-strength. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270227-A (GB)
Title: Linescan visual monitoring system
Inventor: COULTHARD MARTIN
IPC: G01N21/89
Filed: 1992-08-28
Abstract: A visual monitoring system uses a linescan camera 10 to view a product 11 on the production line. The camera repeatedly scans and produces lines of image data which are collected in a frame store. The frame store generates a video signal that is displayed as a rectangular image on a video monitor 17, 15. The operator of the system views the image on the monitor in order to inspect the product, and can manipulate the image displayed by means of a control panel 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273085-A (GB)
Title: Power operated retractable sun visor
Inventor: HARMSTON EDWIN DAVID
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 1992-12-03
Abstract: A power operated retractable sun visor (an opaque sheet of material), is driven by at least one power source in order to propel the visor from its stored position within a housing into its functional position covering a part or all of the windscreen of a motor vehicle. Guides 5 are provided to ensure the visor is propelled smoothly and accurately into position and smoothly returned to its housing after use. The power source used to provide the propulsion may be one or more of the power sources found within conventional motor vehicles (i.e. battery electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum, etc.). The power source may be switched either manually or automatically in response to sensors. The power operated retractable sun visor may be stored either above or below the vehicle roof lining material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267243-A (GB)
Title: Method of soldering
Inventor: ISHI TADAYOSHI
IPC: B23K1/14
Filed: 1993-05-11
Abstract: A solder 4 is disposed outside a joint area between members 1, 2 such that soldering is performed by making the melted solder permeate the joint area by a capillary phenomenon. Member 2 may be supported by the solder 4 and a joint solder layer of desired thickness is obtained by use of a jig 3 for supporting the one and the other member at a predetermined distance therebetween when the solder is melted (Fig. 2). Solder 4 outside the joint area can stand vertically in a jig 9 (Fig. 6), and when melted its self-weight feeds solder into the joint, and oxide of the solder surface is separated from the melt. A stop 11 constrains the joint thickness. The component 1 is a silicon chip which is soldered to a substrate 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283011-A (GB)
Title: Tank filler duct
Inventor: BUCKLE STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 1993-10-16
Abstract: A fuel tank 10 has a filler duct 12 with a non-return valve comprising a flexible tubular member 18 which hangs down from the lower end of the filler duct into the tank. When there is pressure in the tank tending to force fuel back up the filler duct 12, eg just after the filler gun has been shut off, that pressure closes the lower end 22 of the flexible tubular member 18 and prevents any return flow of fuel up the filler duct 12. A breather pipe 16 leads from the top of the tank to a point near the top of the filler duct. The tubular member 18 may be of flexible plastics material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286671-A (GB)
Title: Sample preparation for kerogen analysis
Inventor: JONES RAE ANTHONY
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 1994-02-18
Abstract: A kerogen sample containing palynomorphs, is microwave heated in the presence of an oxidising reaction medium for a period of time sufficient to bleach the palynomorphs and/or to reduce the level of any amorphous organic matter present which interferes with later identification of palynomorphs. Utility is in treating samples from oil drilling to identify strata. Oxidation agent in reaction medium may be HNO3. Kerogen source may also be coal.
Patent GB-2276519-A (GB)
Title: Monitor matrix for audio mixer
Inventor: FUJITA MASAHIRO
IPC: G11B27/024
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: An audio mixer system for video editing is disclosed in which a plurality of audio source monitor signals are routed through an array of switches 11 - 44 to a plurality of monitor output terminals. Thereby, two or more audio channels may be provided to several different monitor output terminals in various combinations. Level control including monitoring of the monitor source signals are also provided. The output terminals may be connected to two or more loudspeakers. The signals applied to the switch array may be derived from microphone outputs, sound effect returns or playback signals from video recorders. These signals may be combined by pressing of buttons associated with the switches formed on a display or control panel of the mixer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280394-A (GB)
Title: A machine for fine machining the tooth flanks of gear-type workpieces using an internally toothed tool
Inventor: HUBER MANFRED
IPC: B23Q7/04
Filed: 1994-04-21
Abstract: A machine frame 1 has a slide 7 which is horizontally displaceable in the X direction transversely to the workpiece axis and on which is arranged a slide 9 vertically displaceable in the Y direction. The tool head is received in the latter in a circular guide 12 so as to be pivotable about an axis A extending in the X direction. A headstock 3 and a tailstock 4 for receiving the workpiece W are provided to the left and right of the tool head 13 and are movable on the machine frame 1 in the Z direction, i.e. in the axial direction of the workpiece. The headstock 3 is drivable for this purpose; the tailstock 4 is appropriately subsequently guided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295406-A (GB)
Title: Movable barriers,signs
Inventor: RINALDI DEAN
IPC: E01F8/00
Filed: 1994-05-20
Abstract: A demountable barrier system, e.g. for use around construction sites, comprises inter-connected panels supported either by hollow bases with upper slots for receiving the panels, the bases being ballasted with water in use, or by posts arranged in pre-formed holes in concrete blocks. The hollow bases can also be used for supporting road signs, e.g. (Fig. 4, not shown). Adjacent hollow bases can be inter-connected by flexible bases to facilitate the filling and emptying thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278564-A (GB)
Title: Cutting apparatus
Inventor: RAY STEPHEN
IPC: B26D7/02
Filed: 1994-06-06
Abstract: Apparatus for cutting multiple strands of material such as radar reflective chaff comprises a base 10 with a cutting surface 12 and a cutting assembly 14 with at least one movable knife blade (36) and holding means for holding the material during cutting. The holding means comprises a series of ejector pins (26) which lightly contact the material surface during cutting and a stripper plate (40) which is pressed against the material surface during cutting. During cutting when cutting assembly 14 is moved towards base 10, the ejector pins (26) and stripper plate (40) are moved into contact with the material, the blade or blades (36) then cut through the material and the pins (26) and plate (40) are retained in contact with the cut material whilst the or each blade is withdrawn from the cut material.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291933-A (GB)
Title: Spark plug sealing
Inventor: FAWCETT NIGEL PHILIP HAROLD
IPC: H01T13/36
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: A sealing gasket 12 is held in place by a sealing pressure. A ring 14 or the gasket 12 is of shape memory material and is initially in a collapsed state. After heating of the shape memory material above its transition temperature it reverts, or attempts to revert, to its original, non-collapsed, shape so as to increase the sealing pressure on the sealing gasket 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284916-A (GB)
Title: Bar code reader
Inventor: WATANABE MITSUO
IPC: G06K7/14
Filed: 1994-09-21
Abstract: When one of the two data blocks constituting a bar code cannot be detected, addresses of the non-detected data block are determined based on the width of the detected data block and addresses of the centre bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294854-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal processing
Inventor: HILL PHILIP NICHOLAS CUTHBERTS
IPC: H04S3/00
Filed: 1994-11-03
Abstract: An audio signal processing system in which a visual display is arranged to provide a visual representation (16) of a sound generating device (111) i.e. loud speakers, a notional listening position and a space in which a perceivable sound source may be located. A visual characteristic e.g. luminance, colour or saturation of the display space is modified so as to represent a characteristic relevant to the sound generating device when a perceivable sound source is located at respective positions within a displayed space. The visual characteristic may be modified in accordance with the amplification gain or response of one or more of the sound generating devices. The audio signal processing system may include (Fig. 1 not shown) a video disc storing video chips, an audio disk storing selectable sound tracks, and audio console for adjusting volume or tone, a graphic tablet for fixing the position of a sound source, video and audioscope displays, a processing unit, and audio interface and a plurality of speakers. The system enables easy setup and manipulation during operation of the system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284245-A (GB)
Title: A toothed gearwheel
Inventor: SCHNIZLER ALBRECHT
IPC: B23Q11/12
Filed: 1994-11-18
Abstract: A toothed gearwheel 3 has a coaxial trough 5 open at an end face forming at least one storage chamber 6, 7 for grease. This storage chamber is closed by a lid 8, 9 adjoined by a leakage path for the grease which extends up to adjacent the teeth 4 of the gearwheel. For a better quantity and timed-controlled metering of the grease the trough 5 of the gearwheel has axially in succession an inner storage chamber 6 filled with grease and an outer storage chamber 7. Both storage chambers are closed by lids 8, 9 which with their circumferential faces sealingly adjoin the radially outwardly lying inner wall of the trough 5. A narrow groove 16 for the passage of the lubricant extends over the circumferential surface of each lid 8, 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285413-A (GB)
Title: Embossed-pattern transfer sheet and method of pattern transfer
Inventor: KOBAYASHI KOICHI
IPC: G03F7/40
Filed: 1994-05-25
Abstract: A transfer sheet (10) for an embossed pattern comprises a base film (11) on which a mold release layer (12), a coloring layer (13), a reflection layer (14) and a photosensitive resin layer (15) are laminated. When symbols are formed on a dial of a timepiece, the photosensitive resin layer (15) is first exposed through a negative film (16), which includes opaque regions (161) corresponding to the symbols. Accordingly, when the photosensitive resin layer (15) is immersed in water and developed, the mold release layer (12), the coloring layer (13), the reflection layer (14) and a patterned resin layer (150) are left on the base film (11). Then, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (17) is formed on only the surface of the patterned resin layer (150), and the transfer sheet (10) and the dial are bonded. Thereafter, when the transfer sheet (10) is peeled from the dial, the reflection layer (14) and the coloring layer (13) corresponding to the formation portion of the patterned resin layer (150) are transferred to the dial. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288148-A (GB)
Title: Refilling a printer cartridge
Inventor: ALLGEIER SR CHRISTOPHER L
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1995-02-20
Abstract: A fill hole 30 of the printer cartridge is opened and a predetermined quantity of ink is introduced by a syringe (50, Fig. 4). Air is then introduced through a vent opening 40 into inflatable bladders 16 by another syringe (60, Fig. 5). The amount of air is carefully measured to correspond with the predetermined ink quantity so that no overflow occurs. The fill hole remains open to atmosphere during the air introduction step. While the syringe is still in place, the fill opening is then closed with a new plug (70, Fig. 6) and thereafter the syringe is removed from the opening 40. This exerts a slight negative pressure which acts to provide a suction force and urge any ink in open dispensing nozzles 12 inwardly into the housing 10, thus minimizing overall leakage and waste during the refill process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288056-A (GB)
Title: Miniature hard disk drive system
Inventor: WHITE NORMAN J
IPC: G11B33/14
Filed: 1993-11-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a miniature hard disk drive system comprising: a substantially sealed enclosure (1, 3) housing a head-disk assembly (8, 9; 42..) and attached printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) means (7) mounted on one planar side. The head disk assembly (8, 9; 42..) includes hard disk(s) (9) provided with rotary drive means (8), an actuator assembly (42) pivotally supporting and positioning read/write head flexure assemblies (11). In one aspect of the invention the drive system has at least two miniature hard disks (9) each having an outer diameter of from 40 to 50 mm, an the drive system is accommodated within a total thickness not exceeding 10.5 mm. In another aspect the PCBA (7) has first contact pads (52) and the head-disk assembly (8, 9; 42..) has flexible circuit means (16) with a first flexing portion (16a) connected to the actuator assembly (42) for electrical connection to read-write heads (11), and a second portion with second contact pads (52). A miniature elastomeric connector (32) is mounted in an aperture (45) in a planar side wall (1) of the enclosure (1, 3) for interconnecting the first and second contact pads (52) for data transmission between the read-write heads (11) and the PCBA (7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291777-A (GB)
Title: Method for elevating the rate of raising newborns by using feed for breeding sows
Inventor: KODAIRA AKIHIRO
IPC: A01K67/02
Filed: 1995-07-12
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a convenient and economical method for improving the rate of raising newborn piglets from the pregnancy of the sow to the weaning of the piglets. The method reduces the incidence of premature piglets and increases the lacteal yield of breeding sows by feeding the breeding sows a feed containing saccharides mainly composed of oligosaccharides.
Patent GB-2294799-A (GB)
Title: Sound generating apparatus having small capacity wave form memories
Inventor: IMAMURA MIYUKI
IPC: G10H7/02
Filed: 1995-11-02
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a first waveform memory 1a for storing first waveform data of one period of a stationary first waveform after an elapse of a certain period since the generation of a musical tone; a second waveform memory 1b for storing second waveform data of one period of a second waveform composed based on each differential component between fundamental wave component and harmonic components of the non-stationary waveform immediately after the generation of the musical tone and fundamental wave component and harmonic components of the first waveform; first multiplying means 4a for generating first multiplication data by multiplying the first waveform data with a first level coefficient which changes along an elapse of time; second multiplying means 4b for generating second multiplication data by multiplying the second waveform data with a second level coefficient which changes along an elapse of time; level coefficient generating means 3 for generating the first level coefficient and the second level coefficient; and adding means 5 for adding the first multiplication data and the second multiplication data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2313622-A (GB)
Title: A bank note holder
Inventor: PAINTER ROGER WINSTON KEITH
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: A bank note holder comprises a housing 1, a slidable drawer 2, movable between an open and a closed position, a storage chamber 3 for the bank notes, a slot 15 for receiving bank notes and means of conveying the bank notes from the slot to the chamber actuated by the action of closing the drawer (figures 10a,b,c). Preferably the conveying means comprises a ram for forcing bank notes through an opening in the storage chamber and a spring biased pressure plate for maintaining the position of the notes within the storage chamber.
Patent GB-2301536-A (GB)
Title: Supportive and/or pressure-applying device for a body part
Inventor: LIU YEE MAN
IPC: A61F5/41
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: The device comprises an annular member 1 of soft, resilient material having a radial gap 6a to allow resilient expansion and a plurality of spaced, relieved or cut-away portions 6 around its inner circumference forming pressure-applying zones 5. A recess 7 opposite the gap facilitates expansion. The side walls of the annular member may taper to a narrower, inner peripheral surface 4. The device may be used as a penile prosthesis by positioning around the shaft of the penis behind but in abutment with the base ledge of the glans to prevent the prepuce from covering the glans, thereby reducing its sensitivity. Alternatively, the device may be fitted around the knee, elbow or wrist to apply pressure without completely stopping the blood flow.
Patent GB-2316704-A (GB)
Title: Ladder leveller
Inventor: THOMPSON FRANK JOSEPH
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1996-08-31
Abstract: A levelling device that enables a ladder (4) to be positioned on uneven ground comprises a primary channel member (1), a threaded member (2) and a fixing means (5). Threaded member (2) passes through a hollow rung (3) of the ladder (4) to extend through an elongate slot in the primary channel member (1). Primary channel member (1) is adjusted along the length of the slot to provide leg (41) with a required degree of extension before being held in position by fixing means (5). When a load is applied to the ladder (4) fixing means (5) automatically tightens further. Clamp (6) is of channel type construction and acts to spread the load exerted by tightening fixing means (5). A secondary channel member comprising a number of holes may be used to extend the second leg (42) of the ladder (4) by predetermined amounts. A solid rung ladder may be adapted by providing a hollow bottom rung for attachment to the ladder.
Patent GB-2305012-A (GB)
Title: A pulse generator for a camera
Inventor: HOSOKAWA TETSUO
IPC: G03B17/42
Filed: 1996-09-10
Abstract: A pulse generator for a camera has a pair of interconnected contact terminals 25a, 25b which rotate around an axis of a code plate 26. The code plate has a plurality of grounding land portions 31 and a plurality of pulse generating land portions 30 with different potentials which are arranged around the axis. The positional relationship between the contact terminals and the grounding land portions and the pulse generating land portions is such that when either one of the contact terminals comes into contact with a pulse generating land portion during the rotation of the contact terminals, the other contact terminal is brought into contact with a grounding land portion. The contact terminals are secured to a rotary gear (23,Fig 1) which is moved in accordance with the feed of a film.
Patent GB-2318995-A (GB)
Title: Faceplate for woodturning bowls
Inventor: FLEWITT PETER ROY
IPC: B27C7/04
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: A device to hold partly-finished bowls on a woodturning lathe in order that the dovetailed recess by which the bowl was held during the hollowing process may be removed comprises a pair of rigid discs, one of which is a faceplate onto which the bowl is fitted. The other disc is attached to the lathe spindle. Between the discs is a set of turbine blades. The bowl is held in place when the lathe is running by a partial vacuum generated by the turbine blades.