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Patent GB-2165092-A (GB)
Title: Solid-state imager chip mounting
Inventor: LEVINE PETER ALAN
IPC: H04N9/097
Filed: 1985-09-25
Abstract: Conventionally, solid-state imager chips are packaged in ceramic IC packages. In accordance with the invention, unpackaged imager chips are bonded to a light transmissive carrier having an area substantially larger than the area of the imager chip. The light transmissive carrier both firmly supports the imager chip and includes a metallization pattern which contacts the imager chip and provides for its electrical connections to external drive and signal processing circuitry. In a preferred embodiment, the photosensitive side of a thinned-substrate solid-state imager chip is directly bonded to the exit port of a prism. The prism exit port has the metallization pattern formed thereon and includes edge connectors at its periphery for connecting to the external circuitry.
Patent GB-2175762-A (GB)
Title: Analog-to-digital conversion
Inventor: HOLM LAURIJAAKKO
IPC: H03M1/00
Filed: 1985-12-17
Abstract: A plurality of separate analog-to-digital converters 1 have their inputs connected to receive one and the same analog signal, and their outputs connected to a selector 6 selecting the outputs sequentially as the output for the entire device. A control unit 8 is provided for sequentially starting the conversion cycles of the converters 1 and for controlling the selector 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185440-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic card
Inventor: KOBAYASHI H
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 1986-01-17
Abstract: Magnetic card carry a magnetic stripe can be easily forged, particularly if they are relatively cheap, e.g. of paper or thin card, and designed for short term use such as opening hotel room doors or controlling access to public tranport. To increase the difficulty of forgery. a magnetic card has embedded within the body of the card, at least one electrically conductive region which is not visible from the outside. The associated card reader has detecting means, e.g. for detecting the capacitance of that region, and those detecting means override the output from the reader so that, even if the correct magnetically encoded information is noted from the card, no output to allow some function to occur is allowed unless the detecting means locate the electrically conductive region.
Patent GB-2187432-A (GB)
Title: Method for ensuring safe operation of mobile boom crane and system for implementing it
Inventor: AGARONIK MARK YAKOVLEVICH
IPC: B66C23/90
Filed: 1986-02-24
Abstract: In a method for ensuring safe operation of a mobile boom crane, stability signals are produced by transducers (4 to 10) of supports and axles while crane strength signals are produced by transducers (14 to 16) of the crane units. The stability signals are grouped by a unit (11) which monitors the crane setting and is connected to a control unit 12 connected to an actuating device 13 of the crane. The crane strength signals are also connected to the control unit 12. Crane setting safe operation signals are generated and compared with their minimum levels while the crane strength signals are compared with their maximum levels to generate inhibitor enable signals and feed them to the crane actuating device (13) in the event one of the stability or strength signals is outside its allowable range. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174760-A (GB)
Title: Gas entrainment devices
Inventor: JONES NORMAN STEWART
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 1986-04-21
Abstract: A gas entrainment device of compact form having high pressure recovery performance is disclosed. The device comprises a pressure-recovery section having at least one, and preferably a multiplicity of, sharp-edged grooves or steps in its wall, the grooves or steps being transverse to the gas flow direction. The device may be of folded configuration, with the flow path turning sharply at the downstream end of the pressure-recovery section. The device is suitable for mixing air and oxygen to produce a breathable gas mixture at an oronasal mask or intratracheal tube in a medical breathing system such as a ventilator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2179742-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable gauge block
Inventor: NEWTON ROBERT JAMES
IPC: G01G23/20
Filed: 1986-06-02
Abstract: An adjustable gauge block comprises two wedge-shaped components 10 and 11 arranged to move one over the other so that their outer reference surfaces 12 and 13 remain parallel, and two saw-toothed components 14 and 15 forming racks affixed in slots formed in the mating surfaces 16 and 17 of each wedge. The racks are arranged so that the teeth 18 of rack 14 lie parallel with and proud of the surface 16 of the wedge 10 to which the rack is affixed and sufficiently proud to mesh with the teeth 19 of the other rack 15 which is submerged in a slot formed in and also parallel with the mating surface 17 of the other wedge. Thus, in assembly and adjustment, the two wedges may be moved constrained to move only parallel with and in alignment with the slot in surface 17 of component 11 in which the racks 14 and 15 mesh. This relative movement will change the gauge distance between the two outer parallel faces 12 and 13 of the wedges, i.e. the overall thickness of the gauge block in proportion to the wedge gradient. After adjustment, the engagement of the teeth stabilises the relative positions of the components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198407-A (GB)
Title: Single point buoy
Inventor: BURRIDGE PETER WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: F16C33/66
Filed: 1986-06-19
Abstract: An intermediate bearing element is introduced between two rows of rolling elements, which in combination support and separate the inner race and the outer race in a large bearing assembly. The intermediate bearing element is expressly actuated by a gear drive to provide adequate and continuous rotation of the adjacent rolling elements. Such rotation creates the dynamic conditions in the lubricating fluid of the bearing assembly required to maintain a lubricating film around the rolling elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2177589-A (GB)
Title: Preserving fruit
Inventor: WALLACE BRENDAN CRAIG
IPC: A23L29/20
Filed: 1986-07-08
Abstract: A process is provided for preserving fruit dispersed in a gel comprising   a) suspending a food gelling agent selected from the group consisting of locust bean gum, potassium sensitive kappa-carrageenan, agar,salts of alginic acid with sodium, potassium and ammonium, guar gum, xanthan gum and combinations thereof in chemically conditioned water to obtain a stable suspension thereof, b) adding said suspension of said food gelling agent to said container at a temperature which ensures safe subsequent sterilization of the product and prevents premature setting of said gel, the fruit being added to the container before, during or after the addition of said suspension,   c) sealing said container under vacuum, d) subjecting said container to heat treatment at a temperature and for a time sufficient to sterilize the content but not such as to impair the integrity of the gel, e) cooling said container, while maintaining the container in rotation, to a temperature just above the gel setting point, and f) further cooling said container to ambient temperature while maintaining said container in a condition in which the contents are undisturbed. g
Patent GB-2192464-A (GB)
Title: Wound component tester
Inventor: GARD JOHN
IPC: G01R31/72
Filed: 1986-07-09
Abstract: A tester for wound components such as transformers or chokes, the tester comprising a bridge for measuring inductance and resistance, an insulation tester, and a volt meter, 7, 8,9, each being capable of being coupled selectively to a test jig 1 via a switching matrix 2 under the control of signals from a central processor unit 3 having a main store which is arranged to receive data from a floppy disc drive 4 whereby the testing of wound components received by the test jig 1 in accordance with a programme stored on a floppy disc is facilitated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183370-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pumping apparatus
Inventor: HOBBS DERRICK WILLIAM
IPC: F02M41/14
Filed: 1986-10-27
Abstract: A piston 35 movable in a cylinder 36 by fuel under pressure to vary the timing of fuel delivery. Following starting of the associated engine the piston is movable against the action of a first spring 50 to provide advance of the timing of fuel delivery up to a maximum amount as determined by a stop 58. When the engine rotates at a speed higher than its governed maximum speed, the piston can move an additional amount against the combined action of the spring 50 and an additional spring 56. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197337-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogenation of palm stearine
Inventor: PHADOEMCHIT TAJCHAI
IPC: C11C3/12
Filed: 1986-11-17
Abstract: Palm stearine or a mixture of palm stearine and cow tallow is hydrogenated until the iodine value (IV) is in the range 1-5. The product may be used in making candles or match heads.
Patent GB-2185736-A (GB)
Title: Discharge means for a container
Inventor: WALTON DAVID
IPC: B65D88/30
Filed: 1987-01-22
Abstract: A container (28) has four or eight sidewalls seated on a pallet (14) having spaced upper and lower surfaces (16,18) adapted to support the sidewalls (28) and having a central aperture therethrough, and a support pad (22) for location over, to close, the aperture in the lower surface (18) of the pallet (14), said pad (22) having a closable aperture (24), e.g. slits, therein. The container further comprises an insert member (2) having four hingedly-connected, rigid panels (4) each of generally truncated triangular shape, the insert member (2), on location within the container (28), adopting a substantially inverted truncated pyramidical shape with the upper edges thereof sealing against the sidewalls of the container (28) and the lower regions thereof defining a discharge outlet (12) seating on the support pad (22). The container is discharged via a sleeve (26) fixed inside the pad and drawn through the slits therein when discharge is required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2186131-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle braking indicator-lamp controller responsive to hazardous conditions
Inventor: BIRT L A
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 1987-01-28
Abstract: A controller monitors (on inputs WS or RFLS) if either the windscreen wipers or rear fog lights of a vehicle are energised (indicative of hazardous visibility driving conditions) and further monitors (on input BLS) for application of the footbrake whilst either the wipers or rear fog lights are energised, to actuate rear lights of the vehicle over output RFL. This provides a distinctive warning indication at the rear of the vehicle and during poor visibility conditions that the vehicle is braking. The output RFL may cause the rear fog lights to be pulsed. If the brakes remain energised for longer than a period set by a relay generator 4, the pulsing ceases. The controller may also monitor (on input RTIS) operation of the right-turn indicator switch (for a RHD vehicle) so that if the brakes remain energised for longer than the delay of generator 4 whilst that turn switch is operated, the rear fog lights are pulsed. A rear light or lights other than the fog lights may be actuated by the controller and may be turned on continuously, or pulsed, in the above situations. The controller may be implemented in micro-processor form, (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187760-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic colouring of chromium alloy
Inventor: IAI HIDEKI
IPC: C25D11/38
Filed: 1987-02-20
Abstract: Chromium alloy, for example, a stainless steel plate, undergoes an anode electrolytic treatment and a cathode electrolytic treatment respectively in an aqueous solution containing, for example, chromic acid of 250g/l as a main material and, for example, sulfuric acid of 490g/l for one or more seconds with a current having an average current density of 0.05-2A/dm<2> respectively one or more in an alternatingly repeated manner, and thereby an oxide film is formed on the surface of the chromium alloy. In this case, the color tone of the oxide film formed on the chromium alloy is adjusted by varying the respective average current densities, the respective treating times and the numbers of repetition cycles of the anode electrolytic treatment and the cathode electrolytic treatment.
Patent GB-2206744-A (GB)
Title: Connector for ducting
Inventor: MARSHALL KENNETH
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1987-07-10
Abstract: A connector having two or more tubular sockets for receiving the ends of ducting to be interconnected is formed from two substantially identical mouldings of polymeric material. Each moulding 1 comprises socket forming limbs such as 2, 3, 4, a plurality of flexible integrally moulded tabs 5 disposed around its periphery and a plurality of tab engaging formations 6, which are so arranged that when the two mouldings are brought together in face to face relationship the tabs and tab engaging formations can be interengaged to fasten the mouldings together to form the connector. The limbs 2, 3, 4, have internal ribs (8 Fig. 2) for engaging corrugated ducting. The moulding has a flat outer surface (10 Fig. 3) to allow it to rest in the bottom of a trench or on a flat surface. Internal guide ramps (11) are provided to guide a cable through the connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195903-A (GB)
Title: Reactor puzzle
Inventor: SEARLE RICHARD HAYES
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1987-07-31
Abstract: A puzzle representing a notional reactor presumed to be in an unstable condition and requiring attention to stablise it is in the form of at least three axially-aligned relatively rotatable members 5 to 13, each of which has a number of apertures 23 etc. disposed in circular loci 19 to 22 around its axis. The pattern of the apertures differs among the different members and a number of rods 15 to 18 of differing lengths, representing reactor fuel control rods, are provided to be fitted into the apertures. There is at least one combination of relative positions of the relatively rotatable members in which all of the rods may be contained to a major extent within aligned apertures and that combination is indicated by the relative spacing of the apertures around the loci. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219846-A (GB)
Title: Penetrating wire entanglements
Inventor: PARKES JOHN HUMPHRIES
IPC: F41H11/11
Filed: 1988-02-23
Abstract: A sectional cylinder is of large enough internal diameter to allow the passage of a man, the sections when assembled being fitted with a detachable pointed nose cone thus allowing the cylinder to be fed through a wire entanglement without noticeably snagging and/or distorting the wire. The individual cylinder sections may be used in or for shields, trench revetment, amphibious devices, containers, aircraft construction, stretchers and coffins.
Patent GB-2215848-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection apparatus
Inventor: GLASS IAN MACKAY
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 1988-03-19
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting leaks of fluid from a pressurised container or a pipe (1) includes a secondary jacket (2) formed around the container or pipe (1) and filled with a liquid. A reservoir (5) containing the liquid is connected to the jacket (2) by a pipe (4) such that the hydrostatic pressure of the detection fluid in the jacket (2) is less than the fluid pressure in pipe (1) or container. The reservoir (5) is provided with level detecting means such as two floats (6, 7) which actuate associated switches (8, 9) if the level of liquid in the reservoir (5) rises or falls by more than a predetermined amount. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216926-A (GB)
Title: Drilling and lining a borehole
Inventor: HABIB SHABIR MOHAMEDALI
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 1988-04-06
Abstract: A lining assembly 2 is advanced through a borehole which is being formed independently by a drilling tool 4 driven by a simultaneously advancing drilling assembly 1 and which has a diameter greater than the external diameter of the lining assembly 2. The drilling assembly 1 (with or without the tool 4) is withdrawn through the lining assembly 2, which is left in the borehole, preferably after cementing in place. The tool 4 has collapsible under-reamer arms 6. The lining assembly 2 is pulled along by and rotated by the drilling assembly 1.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218653-A (GB)
Title: Mill linings and replacement thereof
Inventor: ELDERFIELD E C
IPC: B02C17/22
Filed: 1988-04-14
Abstract: A batch mill has a lining composed of a plurality of interlocking lining elements 3 secured against the internal surface of the mill casing 2 by means of steel retaining bars 5 secured to the internal surface of the steel casing 2 by welds. Each element 3 is made of synthetic wear-resistant rubber of a type generally known for use in batch mill linings, there being a core 15 of relatively hard rubber material having a Shore hardness of 80 DEG  and an outer body 16 of relatively soft material having a Shore hardness of 60 DEG . Lining can readily take place and is less time-consuming than in conventional lining practices. Removal of worn lining elements is particularly readily achieved and primarily responsible for savings of time. A stratum 20 of pigmented rubber may be present as a wear marker. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217913-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated reed relays
Inventor: O'TOOLE DAVID EDWARD
IPC: H01H9/00
Filed: 1988-04-22
Abstract: A reed relay includes a coil 1 having a central aperture through which a reed element component 2 is located. The component 2 comprises reed elements 3 and 4 contained within a glass envelope 5 which is encapsulated by resiliently deformable material 6, which in one embodiment is silicone rubber. The material 6 reduces any tendency for arcing to occur, enabling the reed relay to be used in high voltage applications. The component 2 may be a push fit within the aperture, enabling it to be easily replaced if it should fail, and location grooves 8 are provided. The leads 9, 10 are also encapsulated and permanently sloped away from the ground plane 7. Several envelopes 5 can be provided in a single encapsulation, and their leads interconnected within the encapsulation or separately encapsulated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209359-A (GB)
Title: Estate built on river bridge(s)
Inventor: TERAI KIYOHIDE
IPC: E01D1/00
Filed: 1988-04-27
Abstract: An area of residential and commerical properties 10 constructed on a bridge spanning a river 13 comprises a bridge floor 11, a plurality of piers supporting the bridge floor 11 and buildings 12 constructed on the bridge floor 11. Level adjusting means (30 Fig 6) are disposed between the bridge floor 11 and piers. Deposit-removing means (40 Figs 10 and 11) are provided on portions of the piers against which the running water strikes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225236-A (GB)
Title: Medicine for the treatment and prevention of stress and nervous disorders
Inventor: ROLPH BRIAN BURNAND
IPC: A61K31/165
Filed: 1988-11-29
Abstract: The medicine comprises an analgesic e.g. soluble aspirin or paracetamol and Brewers' yeast. The analgesic acts as a catalyst enabling the B vitamins and trace elements to be absorbed quickly and efficiently into the bloodstream. The Brewers Yeast in turn combines with the analgesic to form a safer and more effective pain killer. It also acts as a buffer to the analgesic reducing the possibility of stomach irritation and making it a safer medicine for the treatment of digestion and nervous disorders.
Patent GB-2227054-A (GB)
Title: Two-stroke spark-ignition engine
Inventor: TAGUMA KUNITO
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1989-01-13
Abstract: The cylinder head exhaust valve 14, 16 has the spark plug 28 located centrally therein. A fuel supply tube 32 and injector extends obliquely through the head 10, the cylinder 2 has air inlets 8 and the piston 6 a concave upper surface 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2226287-A (GB)
Title: Car boot extension frame
Inventor: ROBINSON PETER CHARLES
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 1989-02-20
Abstract: A car boot extension frame for carrying loads comprises four frame members 4 which hook over the lip of the boot opening. Each frame member 4 has a hinge down leg B, preferably terminating in a rubber grommet, the leg being dimensioned to rest on, for example, the vehicle bumper so that frame member 4 lies horizontally. A number of board members (preferably three) may be located on top of frame members 4 e.g. by means of pins on the frame members locating in holes in the boards, to form a load bearing platform. The whole is retained securely in place solely due to the load placed on it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228312-A (GB)
Title: Solar heated cavity wall for ventilation purposes
Inventor: WORMALD ROY
IPC: F24J2/04
Filed: 1989-02-21
Abstract: A new or an old conventional cavity wall has a selective coating (2) applied to its external surface to produce high solar absorptivity but low longwave emissivity. Glazing (1) is mounted spaced from the outer wall (3). Heat produced by the absorption of solar radiation on the selectively coated surface passes by conduction through the outer wall into the cavity. Air flowing from an inside room to the bottom of the cavity (7) is heated and exits at the top of the cavity to the external environment through ducts at the top of the glazing (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239546-A (GB)
Title: Integrated anti-theft and anti-intruder system
Inventor: BELLI ALESSANDRO
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 1990-06-11
Abstract: The system is for perimeter and enclosure protection and is characterised in that it comprises a central unit 11 formed of modular units 17-20, each having a different function, which can be connected functionally and structurally for installation on a standard section on a domestic electrical board or in a conventional cabinet, and peripheral components 12-16 for installation on flush-mounted fittings or supports in walls harmoniously with the switches and other devices of a domestic electrical installation connected to the central unit, wherein some units of the central unit and peripheral components can perform their function independently and for other purposes within the context of an electrical installation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234893-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush covers
Inventor: CORKERTON YVONNE
IPC: A46B17/04
Filed: 1990-07-27
Abstract: Toothbrush covers, particularly for the prevention of cross infection, are adapted to enclose at least pan of the bristle portion (2) of a toothbrush and carry ventilation means (5) to allow air to flow around the bristles. The cover may possesses clamp means (not shown) adapted to grip the toothbrush handle (1). The cover may take the form of a rectangular box whose inside dimensions exceed the outer dimensions of the head of a toothbrush. The cover may be fabricated from sheet material by folding, by injection moulding or by extrusion followed by cutting into appropriate lengths. The toothbrush cover may include means, such as a magnetically attractable plate (10), so that it can be easily attached to a vertical supporting surface such as a wall or cabinet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240206-A (GB)
Title: Display device for domestic electrical appliances
Inventor: DURAZZANI PIERO
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 1991-01-08
Abstract: An electroluminescent display device is adapted for domestic electrical appliances, for indicating the working programs which can be set by way of selector members provided in the control panel of such machines. The display comprises at least one support screen of transparent material, to whose internal surface are successively applied by means of screen printing in superposed relationship a first layer of conductive ink containing indium oxide and which operates as a positive electrode, a second layer electroluminescent material, preferably zinc sulphide doped with salts of transition metals such as copper and manganese, a third layer of conductive ink containing silver or graphite and which operates as a negative electrode, and a fourth layer of electrically insulating material such as insulating varnish or ink.