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Patent GB-942051-A (GB)
IPC: A01B3/426
Abstract: 942,051. Agricultural implements. MASSEY-FERGUSON Inc. March 19, 1960, No. 9823/60. Heading A1B. A reversible plough arranged to be coupled to the hitch linkage 30 of a tractor comprises a rotatable shaft 39 journalled in a tubular member 38 of a frame 35 connected to the hitch linkage of the tractor the shaft projecting from the tube at both ends and the rear end of the shaft being connected to a subframe 50 on which are mounted the plough bodies, the subframe 50 being connected to a bearing block 58 on the tube. The shaft 39 is rotated by means of sheave coupled to the shaft by means of a one-way clutch, a chain being wound round the sheave and connected to a lever 96 connected by a link 98 with a lever 95 connected to the upper link of the hitch linkage. The subframe 50 is held in position by a latch 75 which is unlocked by a bell crank lever 110 connected by an adjustable link 118 to a lever 115 which is moved by the upper link as the plough is raised.
Patent GB-2284303-A (GB)
Title: Automatic wafer handler for a dicing machine
Inventor: ADACHI TADASHI
IPC: H01L21/67
Filed: 1994-11-25
Abstract: An automatic wafer handler is equipped with two stockers (11, 12), one for containing unprocessed semiconductor wafers and the other for containing processed semiconductor wafers, which are arranged one over the other and which can be taken out independently of each other, a stage (15) disposed on the side of the stockers where openings are provided for passing and receiving semiconductor wafers to and from a loader, a semiconductor wafer handling unit for pulling out unprocessed semiconductor wafers from one of the stockers to place them on the stage and for pushing processed semiconductor wafers from the stage into the other stocker, and a stage elevator for moving the stage and the semiconductor wafer handling unit 16 together in an up and down direction. The base (13) of the upper stocker is attached to the stage, whilst the base (14) of the lower stocker is slidably moved into position, either from the position shown by the dot-chain line, or in a direction orthogonal to the direction of removal of the angles of the wafers (Fig. 3, not shown).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300238-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable safety shield for lathe
Inventor: CHEN NICK
IPC: F16P1/02
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: An adjustable safety shield 10 for a lathe comprises a base 20, a support member 30 and a protective shield 40. The base 20 is provided thereon with a rail 21. The support member 30 is mounted on the base 20 such that a lower portion of the support member 30 is capable of being moved along the rail 21 in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rail. The protective shield 40 is fastened rotatably and slidably to the support member 30 and is provided with at least one transparent portion 45. Such a safety shield can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically to protect the operator from debris produced by the lathe in operation in a particularly effective manner.
Patent GB-2300442-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to steel piling
Inventor: WHITEHEAD MICHAEL GRAHAM
IPC: E02D5/04
Filed: 1995-05-01
Abstract: A steel piling sheet is configured to define a lengthwise extending pan (1) whose inclined sides (2) are bordered by outwardly extending webs (3,4). The base of the pan (1) includes a central stiffening rib (7) and at least two intermediate flat-based stiffening ribs (8,9) which also extend lengthwise of the piling sheet. The width in millimetres of the flat base of such rib does not exceed the product of the gauge of the steel sheet and 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302008-A (GB)
Title: Trimming surplus fat from meat
Inventor: MAUNDER DAVID HENRY LLOYD
IPC: A22C17/00
Filed: 1995-06-14
Abstract: Equipment for trimming surplus fat from a cut of meat (C) comprises an abutment wall (10) for engagement by the outer surface of a fat layer on the cut of meat (C), and a cutter (2) which, in operation, moves along a cutting path (8) extending along the fat layer. Control means are provided for varying the distance between the abutment wall (10) and the cutting path (8) along the length of the cutting path (8). By appropriate variation of the distance between the abutment wall (10) and the cutting path (8), the fat left on the cut of meat (C) can be brought close to the desired thickness.
Patent GB-2295003-A (GB)
Title: Reactive armouring
Inventor: BECKER WILFRIED
IPC: F41H5/007
Filed: 1995-11-10
Abstract: Reactive armouring (4) has separate modules (3) which can be detonated electrically and which are provided on the surface facing attack with explosively separable disrupter plates (17). An electronic monitoring system (11) having at least one sensor (7, 8) activates a relevant module (3) on approach of a projectile. The sensor (7,8) comprises a passive sensor mounted on a supplementary armouring (6, 18) situated in front of the reactive armouring (4). The electronic monitoring system (11) determines the position of the projectile (1) from the signals of the sensor (7, 8) when the supplementary armouring (6, 18) is penetrated and generates appropriate detonation signals for the activation of a relevant module (3) of the reactive armouring (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307765-A (GB)
Title: Electronic residential and commercial buildings numbering device
Inventor: PATEL DILIP NATUBHAI
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 1995-11-29
Abstract: An LED display is used to provide illuminated numbers and may be supplied via the mains or from a door bell circuit.
Patent GB-2307802-A (GB)
Title: Power supply with power factor correction circuit
Inventor: HYDE RICHARD CHARLES JOHN
IPC: H02M1/42
Filed: 1995-12-01
Abstract: A power supply comprises a transformer T1 having a primary winding and a secondary winding. A rectifier 20 rectifies an input AC mains to produce a rectified DC and a power factor correction circuit transfers electrical power from the rectifier to the primary winding. Means Q1 is provided for transferring electrical power from the primary winding to the secondary winding. The power factor correction circuit comprises a first diode D3 having an anode connected to the rectifier 20 and a cathode connected to one end of the primary winding and a second diode D4 having an anode connected to the rectifier 20 and a cathode connected to a second end of the primary winding via an inductor L3. A third diode D5 has an anode connected to the rectifier 20 and a cathode connected to the second end of the primary winding via a snubber network D1, R1, C1. The power supply may be used for a display device such as a CRT.
Patent GB-2310640-A (GB)
Title: Outfits for removing tyres and repairing punctures
Inventor: RHODES JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B29C73/12
Filed: 1996-03-01
Abstract: An outfit 10 for use in repairing a puncture comprises a tyre lever portion 12 and a container 14 for containing at least one repair patch. The tyre lever portion 12 extends from the container and may be integral therewith. The container may be suitable for containing tools and may be provided with a roughening means (34, Fig 3) on its lower surface.
Patent GB-2302912-A (GB)
Title: Two-stroke i.c. engine with uniflow scavenging and oil removal from the intake ports
Inventor: DUVINAGE FRANK
IPC: F01M11/02
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: Intake ports 5 are provided in the cylinder wall 1 in the region of the bottom dead centre (BDC) of the piston 2. At BDC the lower edges of the intake ports 5 fall short of the top edge 7 of the piston 2 by an amount "s". The top or fire land 8 of the piston is thus cooled by the fresh gas flowing through the intake ports 5 enabling the land 8 to be made smaller and the piston installation clearance to be reduced. Oil discharge ducts 9 extend from oil discharge orifices 12 in the intake ports 5 to the piston lubrication oil circuit so that oil can be removed, eg by sucking, from the intake ports. Thus oil which is stripped off the piston rings 3 by the cylinder liner 6 during the downward movement of the piston 2 is collected rather than burnt.
Patent GB-2315259-A (GB)
Title: Water sampling
Inventor: WHITWORTH CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: G01N1/20
Filed: 1996-07-12
Abstract: There is disclosed a water sampling system for discontinuously extracting water from a sewer or similar body of water. The system is intermittently activated to pass a sample via water extracting lances 12,14 to a reservoir 42 by means of a pump 40. The water is passed through a cross flow filter 46 in the reservoir 42 to a feeder tank 58 from where it can be removed, possibly continuously, to be tested. The water extracting lances 12,14 comprise open ended tubes having horizontally disposed apertures (16, figure 2) which prevent the extraction of large particulate objects which might cause blockages. The open ends of the tubes face downstream with respect to the flow of water in the source so that matter does not enter the open ends of the lances, while matter which finds its way into the lances can escape. The cross flow filter 46 may be cooled or exposed to UV radiation or ultrasound to inhibit the growth of organisms thereon. Valves 30,32,34,36 can be set so that the pump passes a sample of water into the reservoir 42 or passes water in a loop from one lance to the other to effect back flow cleaning of the lance.
Patent GB-2318142-A (GB)
Title: An article having a decorative element secured in a surface recess
Inventor: HAGAN RICHARD
IPC: B44C5/04
Filed: 1996-09-02
Abstract: An article has a recess 5 in its surface into which a element 3, preferably decorative, is secured, preferably by adhesive. The affixed element may be of the same or less depth than the recess and may be of a different material to the article, or may be moulded. The article and affixed element may be covered, preferably as a layer 1; the layer may be of vinyl and may be applied by a vacuum. The adhesive may be polyvinyl acetate and may be heat activated, preferably by hot air, which may be blown through the article. The article may be medium density fibreboard and the affixed element may be of epoxy resin. Although no specific application is claimed, the primary use is for securing imitation carvings to doors, cupboards, headboards of a bed, wall plaques or occasional furniture.
Patent GB-2310486-A (GB)
Title: Concentric pulse tube expander assembly
Inventor: RATTRAY ALAN A
IPC: F25B9/14
Filed: 1997-01-23
Abstract: A concentric pulse tube expander assembly includes a central pulse tube (18), a concentric insulation tube (19) disposed around the central pulse tube, the insulation tube having a concentric chamber (19') therein and the chamber being filled with an insulator and the insulator being atmospheric; and a regenerator (17) disposed around the concentric insulation tube. In a particular implementation, the insulator tube includes a vent (20) which allows the insulation chamber to communicate with the surrounding atmosphere. When used in space, the chamber is filled with a void and the insulator becomes a vacuum and provides effective insulation at cryogenic temperatures. A concentric pulse tube cooler comprises a cold finger assembly disposed at a first end of the concentric pulse tube cooler; a heat exchanger assembly disposed at a second end of the concentric pulse tube cooler; with the pulse tube expander assembly secured to the heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2310779-A (GB)
Title: Remote meter reading by power line/radio and telephone
Inventor: SMEATON HUGH
IPC: H04Q9/00
Filed: 1997-02-27
Abstract: A system transfers data to and from a control and/or metering means for gas, water or electricity in or adjacent a premises, relating to a utility or combination of utility supplies to said premises, to and from a remote data monitoring station such as that operated by the utility provider to allow remote meter readings. In one embodiment the transfer of data is achieved via a power line carrier or radio signal from the control and/or metering means to a communication means in the premises and then via a telecommunications line to the remote data monitoring station thereby providing a suitable system which can utilise existing facilities to transfer data.
Patent GB-2313427-A (GB)
Title: Vibrator assembly
Inventor: MICHALAK BRIAN C
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: A vibrator assembly (126) includes a vibrator (200) and a pair of clips (202, 204) mounted to a substrate (106) having a controllable power source. The pair of clips (202, 204) are electrically coupled to the controllable power source (120) via pads (128, 12a) and traces (130, 131) and also engage the vibrator (200). The vibrator (200) is thus both secured and powered via the pair of clips (202, 204); thereby, eliminating the need for a separate mounting bracket and pair of wires.
Patent GB-2325724-A (GB)
Title: Valve with removable cap for repair/service
Inventor: MASTERS JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: F25B31/00
Filed: 1997-07-04
Abstract: The oil circulation system of the compressor of a refrigeration system incorporates a valve with internal operating components (7,10,11) which can be removed through a sealable aperture in the wall of the body of the valve. This allows the valve body to be connected to the pipework of the circulation system by welded joints. The aperture is sealable with a cap 5 which may be formed as a single component with a parted member 7. A temperature responsive unit 11 is used to move an obturator 10 in a bore in the parted member 7. Alternatively a component may be moved relative to the obturator. Temperature responsive unit 11 has a flange 13 trapped by the foot of member 7 upon an annular recess 14.
Patent GB-2327881-A (GB)
Title: Control of dust particles
Inventor: BOGART ROBERT
IPC: A01N25/06
Filed: 1997-08-06
Abstract: Dust particles, in particular dust mites and their allergens, are controlled by spraying onto fabric surfaces an aerosol composition comprising an alcohol disinfectant and polymer soluble in the alcohol which, on evaporation of said alcohol, leaves a barrier film on the surface. The compositions optionally contain other disinfectant agents and/or miticidal agents such as benzyl benzoate.
Patent GB-2329174-A (GB)
Title: Modular cd case
Inventor: WONG M S
IPC: B65D25/10
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible and extendable modular CD case (1) of which each module forming the CD case includes abase member (10) and two side members (20) all having a plurality of parallel partitions (11,21) on their inner surfaces to provide many open compartments for each receiving a CD therein. The base member (10) has joint arms (12) projecting from four corners and complementary engaging means (15,16) formed on a front and a rear edge. Each of the joint arms (12) is provided on an inner surface at predetermined positions with a pivotal hole (13) and a retaining hole (14) to respectively receive a stud (22) and a retaining boss (23) correspondingly formed on an outer end surface of each side member (20) so that each side member is pivotally connected to and between two of the joint arms at the same side of the base member by engagement of the pivotal holes with the studs. Each side member (20) has a length about one half of the base member (10), so that the side members can be pivotally turned downward to completely lie flat on the base member when the modular CD case is not in use. The modular CD case is extendable by freely connecting it to a further module by associating the engaging means (16) on the modular CD case with the complementary engaging means (15) on the further module.
Patent GB-2317313-A (GB)
Title: Uniform brightness system for CRT display
Inventor: PARK KWANG HO
IPC: H04N5/57
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: The brightness control apparatus keeps the brightness of the picture uniform over the whole screen by adjusting the gain of the video signal to be displayed according to the position on the screen. Generally the gain at the corners of the screen is higher than that at its centre. The apparatus includes a parabolic wave generator 10 for generating horizontal and vertical parabolic waves corresponding to horizontal and vertical sync signals separated from the video signal, first and second amplifying sections 20 and 30 respectively for amplifying the horizontal and vertical parabolic waves outputted from the parabolic wave generator 10 with predetermined gains respectively, and a signal superimposing section 40 for superimposing the amplified horizontal and vertical waves with a DC voltage provided from a variable resistor VR1 for adjusting the gain of the video signal and providing a superimposed signal to a video amplifying section 1 as a gain rate control signal of the video amplifying section.
Patent GB-2320694-A (GB)
Title: Gear cutting apparatus
Inventor: KAMIMURA ICHIROU
IPC: B23F9/02
Filed: 1997-12-22
Abstract: A body 8 supports a rotary table 9 and a drive shaft 11 projects from a center of the rotary table. A slant portion 11a is formed at its end, and a turntable 12 on which a workpiece 13 is mounted is supported rotatably on the slant portion. The turntable 12 is rotated by the tooth number difference between Coriolis motion gear pairs A 1 ' and A 2 ' per one turn of the drive shaft 11 to determine a working position of the workpiece. The workpiece 13 is maintained on the turntable 12 so that a swivel center P 1 of the Coriolis motion gear pair is identical with a swivel center when the workpiece is installed into a gear device to take a Coriolis motion. As a result, the surface of the workpiece takes a moving locus of the Coriolis motion gears integral with the turntable 12. A cutter wheel 18 is moved to cut a tooth in synchronism with the turntable.
Patent GB-2322323-A (GB)
Title: Fluxless brazing of unclad aluminum
Inventor: COOPER RONALD PAUL
IPC: B23K1/20
Filed: 1997-12-31
Abstract: A method for fluxless brazing of unclad aluminium comprises forming first and second components (12; 16,18) to be joined of unclad aluminium; etching selected surface areas of the components; depositing an elemental metal on the selected surface areas; abutting the first and second components along the etched surfaces forming a junction; applying an aluminium filler (20) about the junction; and heating the components and filler and bonding the components and filler. The elemental metal may be copper and or nickel.
Patent GB-2334296-A (GB)
Title: Security bar for a sliding door
Inventor: MEAKIN ROGER
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 1998-02-17
Abstract: A security device is described for securing shut a sliding door or window, the sliding door or window being of the kind comprising a fixed part and a sliding part. The security device comprises an elongate bar 28, the comprising a first engagement means 24, to engage with the fixed part of the sliding door or window, and a second engagement means 26, to engage with the sliding part of the sliding door or window to prevent relative movement of the fixed and sliding parts. The length can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2325340-A (GB)
Title: Ball grid array package
Inventor: JEONG TAE SUNG
IPC: H01L23/12
Filed: 1998-03-20
Abstract: A packaged IC device 100 has a multilayer interconnection substrate 50, a metal thermal conductive layer 35 and a through hole 36. During manufacture the IC 40 is placed within the through hole and held in place by vacuum means (not shown) while bond pads of the IC are connected to the interconnection substrate and the IC is encapsulated, leaving a surface 40a exposed. This one exposed surface dissipates heat generated within the IC. Other disclosed embodiments include an additional metal thermal conductive layer attached to the exposed IC surface of the device of Fig.3, an additional metal thermal conductive layer with a central aperture attached to the exposed IC surface, and a device having no thermal layer with a through hole having a metal layer embedded in a dielectric attached to the surface of the multilayer substrate and the exposed IC surface.
Patent GB-2330458-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic cable mounting device with straps
Inventor: STUBBS NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: H02G3/32
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: A cable mounting device suitable for use in mounting radio signal cables comprises a thermoplastic stand-off base (1) having two ends separated from each other; a thermoplastic cable cleat/clamp/tie (2) connected to one of said ends; and a thermoplastic connector (3), suitable for attaching said base to a support mounted on a wall, floor or ceiling, connected to the other said end. The device is characterised in that said thermoplastic connector (3) comprises at least one set of four walls (8, 9, 10, 11) which together define a channel which passes through said connector (3) and has dimensions to receive a zip-strap (12, Fig 5), or a hook type cable support (13). A second channel defined by walls (4,5,6,7) may be provided. The device is particularly suitable for use in mounting a radio signal cable (radiating feeder) to a wall, floor or ceiling of a tunnel or subway, which wall floor or ceiling is fitted with a cable support (13).
Patent GB-2337963-A (GB)
Title: Impermeable suit with inflatable buoyancy means
Inventor: PIERRE WILSON CHRISTIAN
IPC: B63C9/105
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: An impermeable body suit (33, Fig 1), for covering the wearer's entire body, and incorporating inflatable air bags 40, for providing sufficient buoyancy, to keep said wearer afloat, when in a body of water. Draw string means 14, may be provided to give a water-tight seal, around the wearers neck. Horizontal 19 and vertical 16 safety straps may be provided, to releasably secure the suit, through a main buckle (24, Fig 1), to the wearer's body. A hand operated air pump, may be provided to inflate the air bags, and a releasably secured hood 30, with means 31 to prevent water ingress, while allowing the wearer to breathe, may also be provided. Ankle 26 and wrist parts 25, of the suit, may be elasticated.
Patent GB-2327946-A (GB)
Title: Water-soluble copolymers containing silicon
Inventor: MEYER VERONIQUE
IPC: C09K8/12
Filed: 1998-07-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-soluble copolymer of hydrophilic monomers and hydrophobic monomers based on a silane or siloxane derivative. In a preferred variant, the hydrophilic monomer may be acrylamide and the hydrophobic monomer may be an acrylate of silane or siloxane. The copolymer may be obtained by radical, micellar or heterogeneous copolymerisation.
Patent GB-2341120-A (GB)
Title: Controlling uniformity of crystalline precipitates
Inventor: BUCKLEY GLYN JEFFREY
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: Solvent containing a product (or precursor for the product) and anti-solvent are introduced via tangential inputs respectively 17, 18 of a fluidic vortex mixer 11. The emerging mix from axial outlet 20 is supplied directly to a precipitate entrapment device such as filter bed 12 so that precipitate is removed from the solution before the precipitated particles have time to grow. Filtrate is treated in a reduced pressure evaporator 13 to recover anti-solvent and return concentrated solution for combining with a product make up stream at 19 and return to tangential input 17 of the fluidic vortex mixer.
Patent GB-2330882-A (GB)
Title: Buttons for product lubricated thrust bearings
Inventor: BUSE FREDERIC WILLIAM
IPC: F16C33/26
Filed: 1998-09-23
Abstract: A thrust bearing (10), for axially supporting a rotating member, includes a flat circular disc-shaped bearing body (12) having a central axial bore (11) and a plurality of axial cavities (13) surrounding the central axial bore and a plurality of bearing elements (15) releasably retained, one in each cavity (13), and axially projecting from the axial surface of the bearing body. The bearing elements are axially reversible and may be provided for rotationally handed or unhanded use.