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Patent GB-2270152-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioner
Inventor: TOMATSURI KENICHI
IPC: F24F1/0007
Filed: 1993-06-29
Abstract: An indoor unit of an air conditioner comprises a body casing 11, an indoor side fan 13 disposed inside the body casing, rim members 20 disposed on an outer periphery of the indoor side fan and buffer protection members 30 disposed so as to oppose the rim members 20 respectively for preventing the indoor side fan from being deformed during transport. Each of the buffer protection members 30 has a recessed fan receiving portion with a predetermined distance from the rim means 20 and provides an arcuate shape or angled shape. Each buffer protection member 30 is detachably secured to the body casing 11 in a cantilever support manner on an upstream side of the indoor side fan 13 with respect to air flow in the indoor unit. When the indoor unit is packed in a packing case, the body casing is upside down in the packing case. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271324-A (GB)
Title: Tire structure.
Inventor: TAKEBAYASHI TOHICHI
IPC: B60C11/16
Filed: 1993-06-30
Abstract: A tire 1 has inflatable devices 3 capable of expansion and contraction buried in anti-slip grooves 2 in the tire surface air supply ducts 4 coupling the inflatable devices 3 to an air source in the wheel part. Normally, the tire 1 is run with the inflatable devices contracted; but when running on a frozen road or the like, the devices 3 are inflated to give the function and effect of a tire chain. The air supply ducts (4a, Fig 3) may be integrated with the inflatable devices (3a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280216-A (GB)
Title: A window sill support assembly
Inventor: FITTON ERNEST WILLIAM
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 1993-07-14
Abstract: A window sill support assembly (for positioning along the bottom edge of a window frame receiving aperture), comprises an external sill (1) member for supporting a bottom edge of a window frame (13), and a channel member (2) which is readily securable to the external sill member (3). The channel member is provided with an elongate channel (10). An internal sill member (17) may be secured to the support assembly by insertion of an edge of the internal sill member (17) into the channel (10). Channel (10) may be integrally formed on external sill (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270960-A (GB)
Title: Manual gearshift arrangement
Inventor: SEAMAN ROBERT L
IPC: F16H3/12
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: A manual transmission mechanism adapted for use in an engine-driven automotive vehicle comprising a mainshaft and a countershaft, gearing arranged on each of said shafts, and synchronizer clutch structure which is arranged to accommodate a shift linkage mechanism for actuating the synchronizer clutch sleeve so the synchronizer clutch arrangement which makes possible a location of the driver-operated shift linkage in close proximity to the synchronizer clutch sleeves, permitting an efficient shift pattern for the driver-controlled shifter and permitting a simplified assembly of the linkage mechanism with minimum stack-up tolerance errors.
Patent GB-2271876-A (GB)
Title: Movable switch for coin handling machine
Inventor: WOHLRAB EKHART
IPC: B07C5/36
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: A movable switch 10 for a coin handling machine comprises actuating means for moving the switch element between at least two positions, in which the coins are selectively guided into one of at least two channels, the actuating means comprising a piezoelectric element 26 deformable by a D.C. voltage which element is electrically connected to a D.C. source and is mechanically coupled to the switch element. As shown the element 26 is blade-like, fixed at one end, and connected at its other end to the switch 10 via a zig-zag blade spring 40. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271496-A (GB)
Title: Vine stake
Inventor: CZEBIENIAK ADOLPH STANLEY
IPC: A01G17/14
Filed: 1993-10-19
Abstract: The stake has a sharp point 5a at its lower end for penetrating soil adjacent to a growing vine, a solid flat top 2a and along the exterior of its body, a plurality of protruding nodules 6a or ruffles (8, Figure 2) upon which vine-tieing ropes 7 or cords can be rested. The stake comprises a hollow core 3b and is adapted for sub-irrigating vine roots by containing (an) ingress hole(s) 3c on at least one side through which water or liquid fertilizer can be introduced, and also a plurality of egress holes 4b near the lower end through which the water or fertilizer can exit. Particular distances for the holes 3c, 4b are given (see Claim 1). Figures 3 - 5 illustrate various shapes of the stake and point. Handles (12, Figure 6) and or foot platforms (13, Figure 6a) may be utilised to assist pushing the stake into soil. The stake may be multicomponent (Figures 7, 8) Figure 9 shows a vine-stake-tieing rope 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279068-A (GB)
Title: Stitching and folding sheets of material
Inventor: WATKISS CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
IPC: B42B4/00
Filed: 1992-01-22
Abstract: Apparatus for stitching and folding shoots of material, especially paper, comprises an in-feed unit (10), a wire-stitching unit (22), a sheet-folding unit (26) and an out-feed conveyor (42). The sheets are maintained in a downward linear path from entry into the in-feed unit (at 12) until initiation of the folding by a folding blade. Removal of the folded sheets is substantially perpendicular to the previous downward linear path. The sheets abut a first stop (36) for the stitching, and abut a second stop (40) for the folding. The in-feed unit (10) and the wire-stitching unit (22) are pivotable relative to the rest of the machine in the manner of a clam-shell. All units remain engaged with a main drive (46) in both the closed and opened positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282398-A (GB)
Title: Trough-like structures, e.g. gutters
Inventor: SHARMAN HAROLD DARLINGTON
IPC: E04D13/076
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: A trough-like structure such as a gutter or a lining for a gutter is formed from a plastics material strip which is folded initially into concertina form. The edges of the strip have reinforcement bars (22) equally pitched along the edges hut with small spaces between adjacent bars (22), and the strip is folded concertina fashion along fold lines aligned with said spaces and the concertina structure is held in that condition by releasable holding means (23) until it is transported to site. The strip may be used to line an existing gutter, or may be used alone; it may be folded into a part-circular gutter as shown, or a trapezoidal form (Fig.8, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293819-A (GB)
Title: Producing concentrated flocculant solutions of sulphates of aluminium and/or iron
Inventor: WILSON E S
IPC: C01F7/743
Filed: 1994-10-05
Abstract: A process for the production of concentrated flocculant solutions of Al and/or Fe sulphates from the oxides, hydrated oxides of aluminium and/or iron, or from native bauxites, without the use of added heat energy or autoclaving comprises adding concentrated sulphuric acid to a mixture of powdered oxide, hydrated oxide or bauxite in water so that there is a rapid rise in temperature with the start of a reaction which is self-sustaining until neutralisation and where further water is added towards the neutralisation point so as to prevent solidification of the mix and produce a solution of desirable commercial strength.
Patent GB-2282764-A (GB)
Title: Filter
Inventor: WHITE MICHAEL
IPC: B01D39/20
Filed: 1994-10-14
Abstract: A filter for molten metal comprises a stack of ceramic gratings 21 - 23 whose slots are partly obstructed by ribs 62 spaced from the upper and lower faces of the gratings to define tortuous passages though the stack. Adjacent gratings may have their slots aligned as shown or staggered or oriented at right angles (Fig 4) and may be welded together. Gratings may be flat or frusto-conical. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283971-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of 2-alkoxycycloalkanone
Inventor: MCCAGUE RAYMOND
IPC: C07C45/30
Filed: 1994-11-15
Abstract: A process for preparing an enantiomer of a 2-alkoxycycloalkanone comprises contacting a corresponding 2-alkoxycyclohexanol enantiomer with an oxidising agent, under conditions promoting the oxidation, wherein the oxidising agent is a hypohalite or a source thereof.
Patent GB-2286440-A (GB)
Title: Spigot and Socket pipe joint
Inventor: BATEMAN TERENCE
IPC: F16L21/02
Filed: 1995-01-23
Abstract: The pipe joint is for pipes installed by a pipe jacking operation. The inner and outer surfaces of the pipe are without surface discontinuities across the assembled joint. The spigot and socket parts of the joint have surfaces 110, 120 for transmission of longitudinal thrust during pipe-jacking. A sealing gasket 103 has a sealing portion 131, 132 which is operative between confronting cylindrical surfaces 112, 122 of the spigot and socket parts in the assembled joint and a flange portion 130 which is trapped between the shoulders 110, 120 during assembly and thus holds the gasket in place. In another joint (Figure 1) the seal is by an O-ring acting between confronting concave surfaces 12, 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287134-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic reluctance motor
Inventor: ASPDEN HAROLD
IPC: H02K19/06
Filed: 1995-02-20
Abstract: A magnetic reluctance motor has a salient pole rotor 6 interacting with stator poles 1 to form a machine operating on the magnetic reluctance principle. The machine incorporates a shaded-pole feature 2 on the stator pole 1 edges which performs eddy-current screening restricting magnetic flux transit between poles as they separate. This allows the magnetic attraction between poles during the approach phase to drive the motor. A d.c. powered solenoid 5 axially position intermediate two sets of rotor poles 3 provides the magnetic polarization of the rotor core body to set up the pole flux. The motor may include a permanent magnet filled as a sleeve on the central part of the rotor core and the d.c. excitation of the solenoid then acts on the inner shaft section to magnetize it in the same direction as the permanent magnet and thereby augment the drive action whilst blocking flux closure from the magnet through the shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287190-A (GB)
Title: A floor mat for an animal house
Inventor: DUFFY THOMAS
IPC: A01K1/015
Filed: 1995-03-09
Abstract: A floor mat (4) for an animal house or shed (e.g. a slatted cattle house) comprises a mat (4) of a non-absorbent resilient material having a density in the range 0.2 to 0.3 gm/cm<3> (e.g. a microporous expanded ethylene vinylacetate material). Preferably a plurality of spaced-apart through holes (6) are provided in the mat (4) extending between a top surface (7) and a bottom surface (8) of the mat (4) for registration with associated drainage holes (3) in a slatted floor (2) of an animal house on which the mat (4) is laid in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288448-A (GB)
Title: Suspension strut rebound stop - slides on piston rod
Inventor: PAREJO MANUEL
IPC: F16F9/49
Filed: 1995-03-20
Abstract: Rebound stop 34 mounted on piston rod 18 between piston assembly 16 and one end 26 of tube 14, comprising a substantially rigid ring 54 and an annular bumper 58, is engageable with said one end of the tube and with the piston assembly. It is not crimped to the piston rod, allowing faster and easier assembly, and use of non-metallic materials for the rigid ring. A spacer ring 56 may be provided, and ring 54 may be cup-shaped (Figs. 2 and 3), and may have a plurality of arms (63, Fig. 4). The positions of the rigid ring and bumper may be reversed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300160-A (GB)
Title: Wheel and tyre arrangement
Inventor: MATTHEWS TONY
IPC: B60C17/06
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: A wheel and tyre arrangement comprises a wheel 4, a first tyre 6 mounted on the wheel 4, a second tyre 8 mounted on the wheel 4, the first tyre 6 being inflatable and the second tyre 8 being located between the first tyre 6 and the wheel 4, whereby the second tyre 8 is capable of supporting at least the weight of the wheel and tyre arrangement and preferably a substantial part of the weight of an associated vehicle on which the wheel is fitted. The second tyre 8 is preferably of solid elastomeric material, eg rubber. A gap through the second tyre 8 is provided for a tube including a tyre valve to pass for inflating the first tyre 6.
Patent GB-2292928-A (GB)
Title: Packing for edible ice
Inventor: BODTKER TORBEN
IPC: B65D1/30
Filed: 1995-09-05
Abstract: A packing for edible ice, such as ice lollies, comprises a flexible container part 10 having an opening at one end surrounded by a substantially plane, outwardly extending flange 11 which is preferably stiffer than the container part. The container is closed by a closure foil or film fastened to the flange, e.g. by heat sealing, so that it may be torn off. A consumer applies pressure to the lower part of the container part so that the frozen content is pushed upwardly through the opening. The container may be made by deep drawing a sheet of plastics material. A plurality of containers may be arranged in rows and closed by a common film or foil provided with weakening lines between the containers. The flange 11 prevents melted ice from flowing downwardly along the outer surface of the container part. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306700-A (GB)
Title: Control System
Inventor: SMITH RODNEY MARTIN
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 1995-10-19
Abstract: A process control system comprises a controller (4) and a plurality of process elements (1) linked thereto via at least one external data network (2), the controller comprising:  a. programmable logic means (6); b. memory means (7) for storing first and second data files, the first data file comprising a set of instructions for the graphical representation of all of the process elements and the process connections therebetween, and the second data file comprising control information relating to each process element; c. interface means (5) connected to the logic means and comprising a connection (5a) to an external data network and memory means (5b) for storing a third data file, the interface means being arranged to receive information from at least some of the control elements (1) via the network (2) connected thereto and to write said information to the third data file, and to transmit control signals to at least a selected one of the control elements connected thereto; ```wherein the logic means is arranged to read, for the or each selected one of the control elements represented graphically by the data stored in the first data file, the control information relating thereto stored in the second data file and any information received therefrom and stored in a third data file, to determine from the information and the logic represented by the first and second data files any control signal to be sent to the control element, and to cause the control signal to be transmitted to the interface means for onward transmission via the external data network to the control element.
Patent GB-2294648-A (GB)
Title: Filter element
Inventor: MOULD CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B01D46/52
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: A filter element (10) comprises two corrugated layers (11, 12) of filter media arranged superimposed to define elongate air flow passages therebetween, and between said corrugated layers an internal support structure (15) which extends across a substantial part of the width of the element and along a substantial part of the length of the element to separate at least a part of one corrugated layer from direct contact with the other layer, the internal support structure facillitating a structural interconnection of the layers of filter media thereby to inhibit separation of the two layers when the pressure within the element exceeds the external pressure, the corrugated layers being structurally interconnected at positions intermediate the edge regions by adhesive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306916-A (GB)
Title: Printing apparatus and method of printing
Inventor: NELSON MICHAEL ROBERT
IPC: B41J33/08
Filed: 1995-11-13
Abstract: A printing apparatus (10) comprises a base (e.g. a removable cassette) mounting a storage spool (11) and a take-up spool (12), a printhead (15) relative to which a substrate (16) and a ribbon (13) move during a printing operation, a shuttle (30) movable relative to the base, the shuttle (30) having ribbon guide rollers (31,32) about which the ribbon (13) is entrained. The apparatus (10) being arranged such that relative movement between the printhead (15) and the ribbon (13) is achieved by movement of the shuttle (30) relative to the base.
Patent GB-2295140-A (GB)
Title: A winding device
Inventor: CLARK MARK ANTHONY
IPC: B65H54/58
Filed: 1995-11-20
Abstract: A winding device (1) is for winding a tether for securing an object to a transportation device, such as a lorry or rail wagon. The winding device (1) has a handle (2), a winding portion (3) coupled to the handle (2) and mounting means (14) to permit the device (1) to be rotationally mounted on the transportation device. There is also engagement means (8) to permit an end of the tether to be engaged with the device (1) prior to being wound on to the winding portion (3). The device (1) is adapted to be rotated by the handle (2) to wind a tether on to the winding portion (3) when the mounting means (14) is mounted in bores (31) in mounting device (30) on the transport device, in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308028-A (GB)
Title: Complementary clock generator with low-drift overlap
Inventor: KOIFMAN VLADIMIR
IPC: H03K5/151
Filed: 1995-12-07
Abstract: The switching speed of a clock generator output 32' is increased by first applying a capacitor-stabilised reference potential to an output transistor 74 under control of an input signal 107, and then connecting the other plate of the capacitor 106 to the negative rail under control of another phase output 42'. The circuit possesses immunity to variation in clock overlap with temperature and supply voltage. The output transistors 74,76 may be complementary FETs, or bipolar devices.
Patent GB-2296250-A (GB)
Title: Chitosan salts having improved absorbent properties and processes for the preparation thereof
Inventor: DUTKIEWICZ JACEK
IPC: A61L15/60
Filed: 1995-12-21
Abstract: A water-swellable, water-insoluble chitosan salt having improved absorption properties is produced by forming a mixture of a chitosan, water, an acid, and, optionally, a crosslinking agent, recovering the formed chitosan salt from the mixture and, optionally, treating said recovered chitosan salt with heat or under humid conditions.
Patent GB-2309021-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette pack
Inventor: SEDGWICK MICHAEL HARVEY
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 1996-01-13
Abstract: A flip-top cigarette pack has a lid hinged on the narrow side which is generally 'S'-shaped and and is designed to enhance and promote a specific brand of cigarettes. The 'S'-shaped lid swings clear to reveal a swallow-shaped or 'S'-shaped inner frame that holds the cigarettes in place and acts as an anchor. The pack is further designed to accommodate a government health warning on a panel comprising 33% of the area of a face of the pack.
Patent GB-2309890-A (GB)
Title: Reversible saddle rack
Inventor: BEASLEY PETER ANTHONY
IPC: B68C1/00
Filed: 1996-02-09
Abstract: A rack for cleaning/storing a saddle has two pairs of legs in X-form between which is mounted a rotating saddle support of generally V-shaped cross section. The support can be locked in three different rotated positions, namely with the apex of the V upwards or downwards or with one side of the V horizontal to provide a table. A tray with a notch in one side edge to facilitate boot removal is provided between the lower portion of the legs. A locking bar for the saddle to prevent theft may be provided.
Patent GB-2311184-A (GB)
Title: Motion vector field error estimation
Inventor: BORER TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 1996-03-13
Abstract: For each motion vector corresponding to a region of an image, a plurality of temporal and spatial image gradients are calculated corresponding to that region. From the constraint equations, , of the image gradients a plurality of error values can be calculated for each motion vector and a parameter generated describing the size of the distribution of motion vector measurement errors. Subsequent processing of the video signals using the motion vectors can then be adapted, for example by graceful fallback (i.e. starting from full motion compensation and gradually reducing the compensation leading to no compensation if necessary) in motion compensated interpolation, depending on the accuracy of each motion vector. The 'confidence' in the accuracy of each motion vector can be described by a parameter calculated in relation to the size of the error distribution and the motion vector speed.
Patent GB-2298047-A (GB)
Title: Coulometric analysis
Inventor: BONNICK DAVID MACDONALD
IPC: G01N27/42
Filed: 1994-11-08
Abstract: A coulometric analyser and method of analysis for the determination of the quantity of a substance in a solution. A working electrode is located in a cavity into which solution is introduced. The cavity and electrode are dimensioned such that all parts of the solution within the cavity are located within a distance of the working electrode which is not more than the Nernst or diffusion layer thickness for the solution when stationary. A first sample of the solution is introduced into the cavity. A potential is applied between the working electrode and a reference electrode in electrical contact with the solution until the current through the working electrode has decayed to a minimum, and the potential is maintained as the first sample of the solution and replaced by a second sample of the solution in a manner such that the cavity remains filled with solution. The amount of charge passing through the working electrode subsequent to the introduction of the second sample into the cavity is measured to determine the amount of a substance initially in the solution.
Patent GB-2314351-A (GB)
Title: Supports for floor, wall or ceiling claddings
Inventor: ANDERSON KEITH JAMES HUNTER
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: There is described a building component (10) in combination (10) with one or more spacers. The building component comprises a base element (12) adapted to be positioned on a surface of a building structure and a pair of mutually spaced side members (14,16) which project from the base element (12) to define a longitudinal channel (34) for the receipt of a supporting batten to which a further surface layer may be secured. The building component (10) is adapted to allow the insertion of the or each spacer between the base element (12) and the supporting batten in the direction transverse to the longitudinal channel (34). There is also described a spacer comprising a base section and a pair of mutually spaced side walls (26,28) in which the base section of the spacer is adapted to overlie the base element (12) of the building component (10) and extend transversely of the longitudinal channel (34). There is also described a building component (10) comprising one or more frangible regions spaced at intervals along the length of the channel (34).
Patent GB-2314425-A (GB)
Title: Photographic processing apparatus
Inventor: EARLE ANTHONY
IPC: G03D3/13
Filed: 1996-06-20
Abstract: A processing apparatus has a continuous leader belt 30 and photographic material 14 to be processed, and a clip connecting the material to the leader belt, The clip comprising an adhesive tape 16 which secures the material to the leader belt. The tape 16 preferably has a tag 18 so the film can easily be removed from the leader belt by pulling on the tag. Alternatively, the clip 42 can be triangular with two adhesive tapes (48 50) which are respectively attached to the film (14) and leader belt (30) so that the film and belt are side-by-side as they pass through the apparatus.
Patent GB-2299596-A (GB)
Title: Installation of roofing panels
Inventor: LANCASTER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E04D3/06
Filed: 1994-09-19
Abstract: An end cap (74) for a ducted plastics panel (72) comprises a channel section member having an intended upper side (82) and an intended lower side (83), the upper side including a co-extruded gasket (85), whereby, when the end cap is pushed onto the plastics panel, the gasket lies on the panel surface to limit passage of water past the gasket. A rain baffle arrangement 90, 92 may be provided as shown.