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Patent GB-2260796-A (GB)
Title: Pipe retaining element
Inventor: D SILVA ROYSTON ALFRED BENIDIC
IPC: F16L3/04
Filed: 1992-11-27
Abstract: A method of fitting underfloor pipes (4) comprising cutting a notch (2) in a joist (3) and retaining the pipe in the notch by means of a pipe retaining element (1). The pipe retaining element comprises a channel (7) configured to loosely retain the pipe (4) and a securing means (8) to fix or retain the element in the notch. The pipe retaining element (1) further comprises an upper flat supporting surface (6), substantially level with the upper surface of the joist (3) to provide support to the floorboards overlapping the notch (2). The upper surface (6) preferably comprises a metal plate. designed to shield the pipe (4) and to prevent damage of the pipe by nails or the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273123-A (GB)
Title: Mullion assembly for bay windows
Inventor: DAY TERENCE ROY
IPC: E06B1/36
Filed: 1992-12-05
Abstract: A mullion assembly, for example for windows or office partitioning, comprises a bay member (1) which interconnects two adjoining frame members (3). The bay member (3) is provided with a curved portion (5) which presents an external arcuate surface and with two internal frame member receiving portions (19). The frame members (3) are each provided with an outer leg (21) for sliding engagement with the external arcuate surface of the bay member (1 figure) and with an inner leg (23) for pivotal engagement with one of the internal frame member receiving portions (19) of the bay member (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265066-A (GB)
Title: Automatic call routing apparatus
Inventor: STEINLICHT JOSEPH C
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: In automatic call routing it is often more desirable to direct an incoming call to an immediately available agent who has less than perfect knowledge of the subject matter rather than forcing a caller to wait for the best qualified agent. The present invention relates to a director-type routing system or apparatus for placing an incoming call in a plurality of queues and then offering the call to primary and secondary desirability agents in each of the queues in a prescribed order if any one of these groups of agents has an agent standing by and able to accept a call. Otherwise, the call is offered to the next available agent regardless of the capability of that agent. The concept includes the capability of expanding the pool of potential agents in the queue with age of a call, when the incremental expansion pool of agents selected can be based on their backlog of calls for other applications where they may have primary responsibility. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277508-A (GB)
Title: Identification label for video cassette
Inventor: GOULD CAROL
IPC: G11B23/40
Filed: 1993-04-28
Abstract: An identification label (1) comprises a first layer (2) of transparent plastics material (eg. PVC) having an outer surface (3) capable of receiving thereon an ink which can be removed subsequently therefrom and an inner surface (4) coated at least partially with at least one other layer (5, 6), wherein the other layer (5) or the other layer (6) remote from the first layer (2) has a coating of adhesive (8) thereon. In a preferred form of label (1) for use with a video cassette, a plurality of other different coloured printed layers (5, 6) are provided, with one or more of such layers being provided with apertures, so that a portion of an underlying printed layer (6) of contrasting colour or shade can be viewed through the first transparent layer (2). The coating of adhesive (8) may be protected by a peelable backing sheet (9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278031-A (GB)
Title: Bait holder.
Inventor: SHINGLETON GEORGE THOMAS RILEY
IPC: A01K91/06
Filed: 1993-05-18
Abstract: A bait holder for use in angling has a bore which allows line to be passed through and has retractable fins over which the bait is passed and held in position A ferrul crimp may lock the holder in position on the line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275772-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of dimension measuring equipment
Inventor: RICH DAVID
IPC: G01B11/06
Filed: 1994-02-17
Abstract: Equipment for monitoring a dimension, such as, the thickness, of an article (1) employing a differential measuring technique wherein a pair of spaced distance measuring devices (2, 3) are disposed at opposed ends of the dimension of the article (1) and in spaced relationship therewith, requires calibration so that any parameter of the equipment which can change in dependence upon variation in operating conditions is taken in account in computation of the dimension of the article. The calibration comprises interposing between the distance measuring devices in spaced relationship therewith, an element (20) having a dimension (k) of known constant value, and calculating from the respective measured distances (x, y) and the known length (k) an error value corresponding to any change in parameters of the monitoring equipment resulting from variation in operating conditions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276211-A (GB)
Title: Variable geometry turbo charger
Inventor: WILDE GEOFFREY LIGHT
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: A variable geometry turbo charger has two or more arcuate nozzle arms 58, 60 each incorporating at least one fixed nozzle vane (66 - 86) the arms being pivoted either about a common centre or closely adjacent centres. The nozzle arms can be stowed in recesses 90, 92 which form an integral part of the turbo charger housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281438-A (GB)
Title: Slit for a spectrometer
Inventor: LASER BERND
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 1994-08-18
Abstract: A slit is disposed in the beam path of a spectrometer e.g. a mass spectrometer. The slit width is variable or selectable by means of a pneumatic mechanism. As shown, a Bourdon tube 12 moves a lever 14, at one end 18 of which slits 19, 20, 21 of differing slit widths are disposed. The lever movements are limited by abutments 22, 23. Alternatively the lever may move one edge of a variable width slit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285889-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breaker
Inventor: O'CARROLL THOMAS
IPC: H01H73/18
Filed: 1994-10-04
Abstract: A circuit breaker 1 comprises an enclosed arc chamber 50 into which arc gases generated on tripping of the breaker under load are exhausted. The arc chamber 50 is defined by a longitudinal dividing wall 51 in a housing defined by a base and cover, a portion of the rear wall of the housing and a transverse dividing wall 53. The am gases enter the chamber 50 through an aperture 52 and are prevented from exiting the breaker. This eliminates cross-phasing in the load centre in which the circuit breaker is mounted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295699-A (GB)
Title: Handling different data formats in inter-computer communications
Inventor: O'DONNELL RICHARD MARTIN
IPC: G06F5/00
Filed: 1994-12-03
Abstract: An inter-computer communications apparatus provides transparent communication between a number of data sources and a host computer where the data sources have a variety of different hardware and software configurations. The data is received by the apparatus and its type determined by comparison with a number of stored data types using a combination of a store 30, a latch 25, a page decoder 29 and a comparator 33. The data is then converted at 32 to the host format using an import filter from non-volatile store 38 in accordance with the identified data type and is then available for processing by the host computer and re-transmission where required thereby, providing inter-computer communication in an automatic and transparent manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-943479-A (GB)
IPC: G10C3/14
Abstract: 943,479. Organs. MATTH. HOHNER A. G. Feb. 25,1960 March 14, 1959], No. 6739/60. Heading G5J. A musical instrument played by manually operable keys 9, Fig.1 includes a casing 1 accommodating two or more air chambers 3, 6 each having a wind generator 5, 8 driven by its own synchronous motor for supply of wind to reeds 4, 7. The rate of flow of wind to each air chamber 3, 6 is controllable,as by regulation of an inlet 17 of the wind generator 5 or 8 by a slide 18 or 12. When a key 9 is pressed, an associated outlet valve 11 is opened to permit air to escape through two outlets 13,14 of reed boxes 4a, 7a, thereby causing vibration of appropriate reeds 4, 7. Slides 15,16 having slots 15a, 16a control the sizes of outlets 13, 14 and permit such outlets to be closed if desired. In an alternative arrangement, Fig. 2, chamber 22 houses the portions of reed boxes 25, 27 providing the bass register whilst chamber 23 houses the portions providing the treble register. The two chambers are separated by partition 24. In a further arrangement, Fig. 3 not shown, one chamber houses the treble portion which is controlled by a pianoforte keyboard whilst a second chamber houses the bass portion which is controlled by an accordion keyboard. The treble and bass units are separably joined together.
Patent GB-2303926-A (GB)
Title: Testing a volute of a turbocharger, compressor, or fan for leaks
Inventor: DIXON ALEXANDER ROTHWELL
IPC: G01M3/04
Filed: 1995-08-01
Abstract: Apparatus for leak testing the volute 1 of a turbocharger, compressor, or fan comprises a ring 10 which closes off an annular opening 6 in the volute and seals against surfaces 5,7. Previous methods have employed sealing plates (3,4, Fig.1) which sandwich the volute (1) and thus seal off an enclosure which includes the volute (1) itself and the cylindrical space within the volute.
Patent GB-2306920-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for providing an offshore drilling operation in shallow water.
Inventor: BOND ANDREW PATRICK
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1995-11-06
Abstract: Apparatus for providing an offshore drilling operation in shallow water, the apparatus comprising a drilling derrick support structure 2 having a base 4 to rest on the sea-floor 5 and a deck 7 to support a drilling derrick 1, the structure being in the form of a concrete block 2 having a hollow cavity to enable the block 2 to be floated to the site where drilling is to take place and being adapted to receive ballast into the cavity in such a way and in a sufficient quantity as to cause the block 2 to sink base-first and rest upon the sea-bed with the deck 7 clear of the surface of the sea, a drilling derrick 1 for mounting on the deck 7 of the block 2 and a tender assist barge 3 for transport to the site to provide services, supplies and equipment to the drilling derrick 1.
Patent GB-2297553-A (GB)
Title: Treating plastics waste
Inventor: WRIGHT ANTHONY
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 1996-02-02
Abstract: All apparatus for treating contaminated plastics waste comprises a drum 8 which is mounted for rotation above a heating chamber 10, and is enclosed within an enclosure having front access panels 3. During heating in the heating chamber, the panels are locked by electronically controlled locks 47 and the enclosure is exhausted by an impeller 7 which draws hot gas from the chamber 10 over the drum and thereby sterilises the drum. The plastics waste is held in the heating zone at a temperature and for a period sufficient to disinfect it. The impeller 7 may communicate with the interior of the drum 8 to draw hot gas over the interior surface of the drum. The apparatus may comprise heated baffles 49 for destroying exhausted microorganisms and a sharp edged dump gate (23, Figs. 4, 5 and 6) to cut inclusions in the waste.
Patent GB-2297641-A (GB)
Title: Coin-operated vending machine
Inventor: TOMIOKA AKIRA
IPC: G07D3/00
Filed: 1996-02-02
Abstract: In a coin-operated vending machine in which rotation of a turn plate 14 by handle 5 results in dispensing of a purchased article, the turn plate has a cut out portion 14a to receive either a single coin or two coins in face to face relationship, and a pair of coin sorting levers 16, 17 is provided each of which is spring-urged towards the turn plate, so that when two coins are used the levers act independently to prevent rotation of the turn plate if at least one of the coins is undersize and permit rotation if the coins are normal, but when a single coin is used the levers are coupled together to prevent rotation of the turn plate if the single coin is undersize and permit rotation if the coin is normal. A pivoted lever 32 may prevent reverse rotation of the turn plate, and a further pivoted lever 35 can engage with an aperture in any washer or apertured coin placed in the cut out portion 14a to prevent rotation of the turn plate. Undersize coins may be removed by a false coin holder 44 and iron coins by magnets 42.
Patent GB-2310593-A (GB)
Title: Music stand
Inventor: LUKACS JESSICA CLAIRE
IPC: A47B19/00
Filed: 1996-02-28
Abstract: A music stand comprises three legs 1, two adjustable support columns 2, 4 and a fan type music rest 7. The stand is collapsible and all the moving parts can be housed within the outer support column 2. Column 4, is oval to to allow for height adjustment through rotating it within the outer column 2. The two columns are shaped so they cannot separate. The head 7 is fan like to provide sheet music support, with a central hinge, to provide head angle adjustment, enclosed within the end of column 4. The legs 1 are hinged together and are held in place by the shaped end of column 2. When folding the stand, head 7 can be closed up and dropped within column 4, column 4 slides inside column 2 and legs 1 slid column 2. End caps can be provided to keep the 'internals' 1, 4 and 7 from falling open in transit.
Patent GB-2297631-A (GB)
Title: An assembly for use in connecting optical fibres having pivotally mounted housings
Inventor: LLEWELLYN LAURENCE
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1994-09-28
Abstract: An assembly (10) for use in connecting optical fibres to an optical fibre device having input and output tails comprises a plurality of housings (12) for housing optical fibre connections. Each housing (12) is typically mounted to, and supported by a respective routing member (14). The routing members are rigidly connected one to another such that the housings are arranged in an aligned bank. Each housing is pivotable for providing access thereto from the stowed position out of alignment with the outer housings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301478-A (GB)
Title: Portable electronic apparatus comprising an electronic device and a frame
Inventor: SUZUKI MASATAKA
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 1994-05-31
Abstract: Portable selective calling receiver apparatus 1 comprising an independently functioning selective calling receiver module and a set of different frames, 21 the module being readily interchangeable between the frames, each frame providing a different means of carrying the portable apparatus e.g. box, card, pendant or wristband.
Patent GB-2320696-A (GB)
Title: Portable power tool
Inventor: HUANG CHEN SHU-HSIA
IPC: B25F3/00
Filed: 1996-12-24
Abstract: A portable power tool includes a power section 1 having a motor encased in a housing and two tool sections 2, 3 respectively serving as a wrench and a jack actuator, alternately and exchangeably engageable with the power section 1 to be driven thereby so as to provide one power hand tool with two functions. The power section has an output pinion 11 mounted on the motor spindle to be engageable by a driving gear chain of the tool sections for transmission of torque from the power section to the tool section for selectively performing a wrenching operation or vehicle jack actuation.
Patent GB-2322130-A (GB)
Title: Simian herpes B virus glycoprotein D and its use in recombinant viral vaccines
Inventor: BENNETT ALICE MARIE
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1997-02-13
Abstract: A prophylactic or therapeutic vaccine for use in protecting mammals such as humans or animals is described. The vaccine is based upon the glycoprotein D (gD) of simian herpes B virus. Specifically, the vaccine comprises gD of B virus or a fragment or variant thereof which is capable of producing a protective immune response in a mammal to which it is administered, or a vector which includes a nucleotide sequence which encodes such a protein, fragment or variant.
Patent GB-2310534-A (GB)
Title: Crystal Resonator With A Shock Absorbing Member
Inventor: MIZUNO HIROMICHI
IPC: G01R1/04
Filed: 1997-02-19
Abstract: A crystal resonator includes a base 1 and a resonator piece 3. The resonator piece 3 has one end affixed by conductive adhesive 7 to a mount 2 which is formed integrally with the base 1. A cover 5 is sealed to the base 1 by glass 11 having a low melting point. A shock absorbing member 6 is mounted on the inner surface of the cover 5. When the resonator piece 3 swings due to a shock or an impact, the shock absorbing member 6 limits the swing of the piece 3 over substantially its whole length and thereby protects the piece 3 from damage.
Patent GB-2319229-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible two part shopping trolley.
Inventor: MILLER THEODORICK ROMEO
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: The trolley comprises a collapsible storage compartment 14 removably connected to base 12 by collapsible legs 16. Leg arrangements include: removable legs, legs hinged 24 at their mid portion and prevented from collapse in use by liftable sleeves 26 and legs pivotable on the underside of the storage compartment, the other end being locatable over projections (54, Fig. 4). The storage compartment may have: foldable side walls (Fig. 6) side walls 34 hinged 38 to its floor or may comprise a floor (86 Fig. 7) and two side walls(88) with the remaining walls provided by and extending between corner legs (102) of the base. Accessories include a foldable liner (44, Fig. 1), a lid, an extra basket 30 attachable to the base and a child seat attached by hooks to the side walls.
Patent GB-2323983-A (GB)
Title: Current inrush control
Inventor: HAMER RICHARD ASHLEY
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: Current inrush into a load 20 is controlled by means of an active current limiting device 40 responsive to a control signal from a control device 60 which compares the peak current drawn by the load 20 with a predetermined value. The load current may be limited to the predetermined value for a predetermined time. The current limiting device 40 may comprise switched power resistors or a phase controlled triac. An input 64 to control device 60 allows the maximum peak current to be set- eg. 10 to 20% above the normal current. The load 20 may be a heater element in a washing machine or, particularly, a fuser system for reprographic apparatus.
Patent GB-2313716-A (GB)
Title: Chip breaker grooves on electrical machine end stop
Inventor: YORK MICHAEL TIMOTHY
IPC: H02K15/02
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an electrical machine includes a rotor (10) having a rotor stop (26) axially affixed with respect to a shaft (12) of the rotor (10) . The rotor stop (26) has a surface (28) which is machined after assembly of the rotor. The rotor is then assembled into the electrical machine, with the machined rotor stop surface (28) accurately locating the rotor (10) axially within the electrical machine. The rotor stop surface (20') includes at least one groove (30) to prevent the formation of long, continuous machining chips during the machining operation.
Patent GB-2327923-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for moving immobilised vehicles
Inventor: COKER RAYMOND GEORGE
IPC: B60S13/00
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for moving immobilised vehicles, which apparatus (2) comprises a jack (4) for lifting the vehicle, and drive means (6) for moving the apparatus (2). The jack (4) is slideable underneath the vehicle in order to lift the vehicle from underneath. The drive means (6) is electrically operated and steerable.
Patent GB-2314072-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing airtight and moisture-proof cardboardboxes
Inventor: SPRONK-DIK ANNA
IPC: B31B50/62
Filed: 1997-01-20
Abstract: A method for manufacturing an airtight box from cardboard with sidewall panels and end wall panels, wherein after the blank has been cut out, a flexible material strip is connected at least substantially completely with the sidewall panels and a number of end wall panels through adhesion, which material strip is attached to each of a number of other end wall panels while leaving clear two triangular portions not provided with adhesive, located adjacent the free edges of the corresponding end panel, wherein thereafter the blank is erected to form the box through folding and adhesion, with the adhesive being applied to the blank by means of at least one stamp, the stamp being of such design that the adhesive layer on the relevant end wall panel terminates at some distance from the edge of the adjacent end wall panel. The invention also relates to a box obtained by the method according to the invention.
Patent GB-2313665-A (GB)
Title: Infrared microspectrometer accessory
Inventor: REFFNER JOHN A
IPC: G01N21/55
Filed: 1996-03-06
Abstract: This invention is an apparatus and method for infrared spectroscopic or radiometric analysis of microscopic samples of solids or liquids, combining external- or internal-reflection spectroscopy with visible-radiant energy viewing of microscopic samples by integrated video microscopy. This is an accessory to Fourier-transform-infrared spectrometers for the chemical analysis of microscopic samples in specular, diffuse, reflection-absorption (transflection), or internal-reflection spectroscopy. This apparatus combines an all-reflective. infinity-corrected optical system with an integrated, dedicated, video viewing system. The magnification optic is an all-reflecting optic designed to focus a collimated beam of radiant energy onto the sample, collect the reflected radiant energy, and (through the appropriate optics) present that energy to a detector means for spectral analysis. The modified Schwarzchild all-reflecting objective lens also provides a magnified image of the microscopic sample, which is detected by an integrated video imaging system.
Patent GB-2320201-A (GB)
Title: A device for repairing or replacing a broken string
Inventor: GRUSD SELWYN
IPC: A63B51/14
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: The device comprises a first string gripping member 14 for gripping a portion of a broken or replacement string outside the frame of a racket; a second string gripping member 16 for gripping a portion of the broken or replacement string inside the frame of the racket; a connector 26 for connecting the first and second string gripping members; and a reaction member, in the form of a plate 12 located on the connector between the first 14 and second string gripping members. The reaction member 12 is arranged to bear against the frame 62 of the racket and, together with the first string gripping member 14, to apply a tension to the string, and together with the second string gripping member 16, to hold the string under tension so as to allow the string to be connected to the frame of the racket in a tensioned state. The device also includes means 42 for shifting the position of a knot in a string so as to allow the knot to be positioned adjacent to the frame of the racket.
Patent GB-2319225-A (GB)
Title: Marking diamond
Inventor: SMITH JAMES GORDON CHARTERS
IPC: B23K26/06
Filed: 1996-07-17
Abstract: In order to produce on the table of a diamond gemstone (7), an information mark which is invisible to the naked eye using a x10 loupe, an ultraviolet laser (1) having a wavelength of 193 nm is used in association with a mask (2) to irradiate the surface of the stone (7) at a fluence of less than 2 J/cm 2 per pulse and with not fewer than 100 pulses, in the presence of air which reacts with the diamond (7) and causes the mark to be formed without any darkening which is visible when viewing using a microscope.
Patent GB-2334162-A (GB)
Title: Using drawn current to detect presence of mast-head amplifier in cellular telephone system
Inventor: KROMER JONATHAN WILLIAM JOSEPH
IPC: H03G3/00
Filed: 1998-02-07
Abstract: An interface circuit (9) for use in a base transceiver station of a cellular communications network provides an interface between a mast head pre-amplifier (4) and a low noise amplifier module (6). The circuit (9) operates by sensing when current is drawn by the pre-amplifier (4) and sending a gain control signal to the low noise amplifier (6) such that the overall gain is correct with or without a pre-amplifier.