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Patent GB-2286412-A (GB)
Title: Buildings
Inventor: BLACKBOURNE CEDRIC GEORGE
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 1993-10-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated reinforced structure (10) for use for example by the military, para military police and border security personnel. The structure comprises a plurality of modular units which are individually reinforced and which may be easily and rapidly constructed and dismantled. Individual units may be easily transported. In a preferred embodiment modular units have doorways which are arranged in such a manner that when units are placed adjacent one another, the spaces are coincident so as to form a doorway from one unit to the next. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301613-A (GB)
Title: Ladder platform
Inventor: JENKINS DENNIS SYDNEY
IPC: E06C7/16
Filed: 1995-06-03
Abstract: A ladder platform is a wooden table top/tray having the width of a standard ladder that is bolted to the ladder stiles with wing nuts. Rubber pads on the tray assist ladder grip. The tray provides safe working and handling of ladder and materials. The horizontal surface of the platform affords a safe angle for the ladder.
Patent GB-2302858-A (GB)
Title: Kit for use in a triage situation
Inventor: JOHNSON ROBERT ALLAN ANDREW
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: The invention provides a kit for use in a triage situation, the kit comprising: (i) first indicator means for indicating the priority classification of a patient, the first indicator means being attachable to the patient; and (ii) second indicator means for indicating the priority status of the patient; the second indicator means being securable to a blanket or cover for covering a patient. The kit preferably also includes a blanket or cover for the patient. The first indicator means may be a cruciform label, each arm of which bears a different colour and is foldable so as to display only one colour. The second indicator means may be a set of differently-coloured adhesive labels selectable to repeat the classification shown by the first means. The labels of each means may also bear letters, numbers or symbols. The kit may comprise one or more (e.g. up to ten) blankets, each with a set of first and second indicator means, in an outer nylon bag.
Patent GB-2304301-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic separation
Inventor: WATSON JAMES HENRY PETER
IPC: C02F3/34
Filed: 1995-08-16
Abstract: A method of generating an adsorbent product for use in magnetic separation of contaminants from an influent liquid comprises the steps of: (i) mixing at least one micro-organism with the liquid in a chemostat vessel; (ii) magnetically separating a magnetic fraction of liquid from the vessel from a non-magnetic fraction (iii) returning the magnetic fraction to the vessel; and (iv) collecting precipitated material from the vessel for use as the adsorbent product. In an embodiment, a solution comprising heavy metals is fed to a chemostat 75 containing sulphur-generating micro-organisms, iron, sulphates and a nutrient compound together with N 2 . Liquid is drawn off to a high gradient magnetic separator 80 where the non-magnetic fraction containing decontaminated liquid is separated off; the slurry 100 is removed for use as an adsorbent. Sulphide generating micro-organisms are listed. Dy and Er salts or complexes can be added, as can other specified micro-organisms.
Patent GB-2293410-A (GB)
Title: Snap buckle with a protective cover
Inventor: FACCHINETTI ANNA MARIA
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1995-09-21
Abstract: A belt buckle (10) comprises a male portion (11) and a female portion (12) to be mutually fitted by means of removable snap-fitting means (18, 19) having an operating element (20) for disengagement of same. One of the portions (11, 12) comprises a cover (22) hinged thereon to be movable between an open position enabling free access to the operating element (20) of the snap-fitting means, and a closed position in which access at least to the operating element (20) of the snap-fitting means is inhibited. Thus an unwanted disengagement of the buckle is prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293527-A (GB)
Title: Collision Avoidance in a TDMA Mobile Communications System
Inventor: KOJIMA SUSUMU
IPC: H04Q7/38
Filed: 1995-09-22
Abstract: In a method of controlling the transmission of a downgoing control signal, a mobile terminal (3A) detects the presence of radio wave of a downgoing control signal in each time slot in response to an inquiry signal received from a base station (2A). The mobile terminal (3A) generates an answer signal indicating the time positions of radio waves received within a predetermined interval, and transmits the answer signal to the base station (2A). The base station (2A), receiving the radio condition answer signal, detects time differences (Td) between the downgoing control signal sent by the base station itself (2A) and other downgoing control signals sent by other base stations (2B). If at least one time difference becomes lower than a predetermined threshold, the base station (2A) changes the transmission timing of the downgoing control signal such that the time difference (Td) becomes larger than the threshold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291343-A (GB)
Title: An expandable garment hanger
Inventor: RIDOLINI ROBERTO
IPC: A47G25/32
Filed: 1993-06-15
Abstract: A garment hanger for delicate or elasticated fabrics comprises a hook 1, a central body 3 and two carriers 5, 7 adapted to engage and support a garment. One carrier 7 is located at the end of a slidable arm 8. The other is at the end of the central body 3. The hook is carried by a support 2 which is movably attached to the central body 3. Opposing surfaces of the arm 8 and the body 3 have rack formations and a pinion 23 is located between them. Thus as arm 8 moves, body 3 moves by an equal amount. The pinion is pivoted about a vertical axis and an axle 26 thereof engages the hook carrier 2, thus ensuring that the hook remains at the mid point of the hanger at all extension positions. A locking mechanism is also provided to automatically lock the hanger against further extension once a predetermined restraining force is exerted on the garment by carrier 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307769-A (GB)
Title: Data storage device
Inventor: AHN YOUNG-SUB
IPC: G11B5/55
Filed: 1996-10-15
Abstract: A hard disk drive 10 includes a disk 15 for storing data, a read/write head 18 for recording data on or reproducing data from the disk 15, an actuator 17 for moving the read write head across the disk 15, a printed circuit board, motors for rotating the disk 15 and pivoting the actuator 17, a magnetic field shielding material 19, and a cover 20. The disk 15 is mounted on a spin shaft 12 formed on the PCB 11. The read/write head 18 is attached to one end of the actuator 17, the other end of which is pivotally mounted on a shaft 13 formed on the PCB 11. The printed circuit board 11, which forms the base of the hard disk, is a multi-layer type PCB. The motor for rotating the disk 15 comprises a permanent magnet 15a attached to the disk 15 and multi-layer pattern coil 14a formed on the PCB 11 around the shaft 12. Similarly, the actuator motor comprises a permanent magnet 17a fixed to the actuator 17 and a multi-layer pattern coil 14b printed on the PCB 11 around the shaft 13. This makes for a slimmer device.
Patent GB-2307534-A (GB)
Title: A windscreen wiper mechanism with locking means and depressed parking position
Inventor: DENG XIAOMING
IPC: B60S1/18
Filed: 1996-11-12
Abstract: A windscreen wiper mechanism 38 comprises locking means which prevents reverse rotation of the mechanism when, for example, travelling at high speed during storms. The locking means comprises a locking pin 64 engaging a notch 94 on a lower half of crank plate 69 and a stop pin 100 which abuts cammed surface 104. A depressed parking position is achieved by reversing motor (40, fig 1) which causes the locking pin 64 to engage latch arm 46 and on further rotation pin 64 disengages, via the action of latch arm 46, with notch 94, thereby allowing crank plate 69 to rotate independently of base plate 76. The crank plate 69 is eccentrically mounted on shaft 42 which allows the crank plate 69 to rotate 180{, thereby providing a translation of the base plate 76 (in direction L, fig 11A) without rotation. This translation causes wipers (12, fig 1) to move to a depressed park position (see fig 1). In normal wiper mode the stop pin 100 drives, via cammed surface 104, the crank plate 76 while the locking pin 64 rotates over the latch arm 46 causing it to pivot about point 48 against the action of spring 52.
Patent GB-2305696-A (GB)
Title: Rotary vane pump
Inventor: FIRESTONE DOUGLAS B
IPC: F04C2/352
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: A rotary vane pump comprising a housing (12) having an inner cam surface (30) defining a chamber and an inlet and an outlet port establishing fluid communication. A plurality of vanes are arranged substantially radially about a central vane axis of rotation. A rotatable carousel rotor (34) is positioned on a drive axis disposed a predetermined distance from the central vane axis. The carousel has slot members positioned in it for reciprocally carrying each vane during the rotation of the vane. A one-piece central rotor (70) gear is rotatably mounted on the central axis for pivotally coupling each vane at a point offset from the vane axis to establish rocking lever action between the carousel and the vanes upon rotation of the vanes.
Patent GB-2311297-A (GB)
Title: Copper alloy suited for electrical components and having high strength and high electric conductivity
Inventor: SAWATARI HIRONOBU
IPC: C22C9/00
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: A Cu-Cr-Zr based precipitation-hardening type alloy is improved to be suited for electrical components, required to exhibit improved, strength, electric conductivity, cyclic bending formability, soldering property, reliability of soldered portion, Ag plating property, press-blanking formability, and non-occurrence of burr. The alloy composition is 0.05-0.40% of Cr, 0.03-0.25% of Zr, 0.0005-less than 0.01% of S, from 0.05 to 2.0% of Zn, optionally from 0.01 to 1% in total of at least one element selected from Sn, In, Mn, P, Mg and Si, and/or optionally from 0.10 to 0.80% of Ti together with 0.10 to 1.80% Fe, where the Fe/Ti weight ratio is from 0.66 to 2.6 in a range of from 0.10 to 0.60% of Ti, and the Fe/Ti weight ratio is from 1.1 to 2.6 in a range of more than 0.60 to 0.80% of Ti, and the balance of Cu and unavoidable impurities, and having an average grain size of 60 ~m or less and a microstructure comprising aging precipitates of a Zr-Cu compound, chromium and optionally a Ti-Fe intermetallic compound.
Patent GB-2315861-A (GB)
Title: Scale and sensor for sensing position of moving object
Inventor: KIYONO SATOSHI
IPC: G01B11/03
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: An apparatus for accurately sensing the position of a moving object in two dimensions as well as a change in the attitude of the object when the object is moving includes a scale 10 and at least one angle sensor 20. The scale is constituted by an angular grid 102 formed on the surface of a substrate 101, which is a generally planar surface developed into freely curved surface, and which has an angle-related property that varies in two different directions (x and y directions) according to a known function. The angle sensor confronts the angular grid surface of the scale. Either the scale or the angle sensor is mounted on the moving object and the position of the object in two-dimensional coordinates is sensed during relative movement. Pitching and rolling angle may also be sensed by using two or more angle sensors 20A and 20B.
Patent GB-2316154-A (GB)
Title: Hand-brake lever with an integrated gear selection handle
Inventor: KRUGER HELMUT
IPC: F16H59/12
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: An actuating device for a hand-brake and an automatic transmission, or a transmission which can be actuated with power assistance, comprises a pivotably mounted hand-brake lever 10 upon which is mounted a gear selection handle 12, thus saving space and enabling ergonomic positioning of the device within a vehicle. Gear selection can be made by rotating the handle 12 about its longitudinal axis 14 to a position in which a spring-loaded ball 34 engages in a groove 35. An electronically actuable lock 20 on the handle 12 may be used to prevent gear selection. A light 30 may be integrated in the handle 12 or in a hand-brake release button 18 to illuminate a gear display 42.
Patent GB-2319332-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system with variable-focus lens
Inventor: WIDL ANDREAS
IPC: B60Q1/00
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: A lighting system comprising a light source 2 and a flexible, variable-focus lens 1 in the light path to control the light beam 12, the focal distance of the lens being controlled by remote actuation of an actuator system 7-10. The lens may be liquid filled lens, the focal distance being varied by varying the volume of liquid, or a solid lens deformable by piezoelectric actuators or other means. The lighting system may form a vehicle headlight, a standard or desk lamp or part of a projector system.
Patent GB-2318239-A (GB)
Title: Interference detection in scanning lidar
Inventor: AKASU MASAHIRA
IPC: G01S17/10
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: A distance measurement device comprises light-sending means 2 for sending pulsed light toward an object of measurement where a distance thereto is measured; light-receiving means 3 for receiving incident light including pulsed reflection light reflected by said object; distance measurement means 4 for measuring the time from the sending of said pulsed light to the receiving of said incident light and calculating the distance to said object; and interference detection means 5 for determining whether interference light exists in said incident light, by comparing said time or said distance with a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2321418-A (GB)
Title: Spacer materials
Inventor: MERRITT ADRIAN LLEWELLYN
IPC: B65G49/06
Filed: 1998-01-22
Abstract: A spacer 1 adapted, in use, to space materials, (for example sheets of glass) comprising a spacer element 3 having on at least one face an adhesive 5 wherein at least a portion of the edge of said adhesive carrying face is adhesive free 7. The spacer 1 is fabricated from a relatively flexible material so that the portion 7 which does not adhere to the material being spaced can be bent from out of the plane of the spacer 1. Once the unadhered portion is so bent a finger hold is provided. The adhesive carrying areas may themselves consist of a discontinuous layer of adhesive, e.g. dots, cross-hatching. An adhesive coated sheet may be cut to form individual spacers.
Patent GB-2322992-A (GB)
Title: Image corner detection for chromakey processing
Inventor: KURASHIGE MASAFUMI
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 1998-02-18
Abstract: Area 6 having a blue colour tone is arranged to represent an insertion position of a source video image in a second image (e.g a studio) 21. The image of the studio is supplied to a chromakey device 7 as a video signal V BK  and to one input of mixer 8. The chromakey device 7 outputs a target key signal keyT having the configuration ABCD of insertion area 6. The corner detector 9 uses the reference signal level S LEV  input by the operator and compares it with keyT chromakey device 7. The corner detector 9 operates by reading one, frame of image data from keyT and storing it. The data is then read from the memory firstly in the horizontal direction then in the vertical direction and finally in a number of diagonal directions each time comparing the level keyT with S LEV  in order to detect the corners of the area 6 and thus generate an address signal S1 showing the four comer positions of the area. This address signal S1 is supplied to the subsequent three-dimensional conversion address generator 11 for conversion to the configuration of the square ABCD prior to combining with the studio image signal.
Patent GB-2337133-A (GB)
Title: Spectacle lens
Inventor: CHEN CHIN-JEN
IPC: G02C7/06
Filed: 1998-05-06
Abstract: A spectacle lens comprises a transparent lens 11 and a long-sight lens 12 connected to a lower end of said transparent lens, said long-sight lens smoothly and curvingly extending down from said transparent lens, with an abutting area of said two lenses forming a curved line 13 with no step-like thickness difference to cause any visional obstacle.
Patent GB-2338632-A (GB)
Title: Metal sheathed planar element: Edge connector with shutter
Inventor: SHARPLES JAMES HENRY
IPC: H05B3/30
Filed: 1998-06-16
Abstract: An electrical heating element 1 comprises a first plate 2, at least one dielectric layer 3 applied to at least one side 4 of the plate 2, a thick film resistive track 5 printed onto the layer 3, at least one encapsulating dielectric layer 8 and a second plate 9 of similar size to the first plate 2 said second plate having one side 10 thereof covered with one or more dielectric layers 11 and bonded to the encapsulating dielectric layer 8 by means of the layer or layers 11 to seal the resistive track 5 between the plates 2 and 9. Electrical, contact pads 6 may be formed for the track 5 on a protruding portion 7 of the plate 2. The construction of the element 1 enables it to be plugged into appliances for use and then removed therefrom for cleaning. The portion 7 can form a male plug-in electrical connector enabling the heating element 1 to be inserted into a suitably formed female electrical connector 14, said connector having a displaceable shutter 20 which additionally operates the contacts 16, means (not shown) being included to releasably retain the element in the connector.
Patent GB-2341917-A (GB)
Title: Non explosive rock and concrete breaking system
Inventor: TOWNLEY-MALYON RAYMOND
IPC: F42B3/00
Filed: 1998-09-22
Abstract: A non explosive pyrotechnic rock and concrete breaking system, consisting of an injection moulded polypropylene tube (1) sealed at one end by a conical plug (2) and at the other with a plug (3), having two copper terminals (4). During transport, a shorting wire (5) is used to connect these terminals. The tube is filled with a pyrotechnic mix, eg. potassium perchlorate, ammonium oxalate, salicylic acid and ferrosilicon, which, when ignited by the electric fusehead (6) burns, in the process of which copious quantities of gases are generated. This causes the material to split along the lines of least resistance such as bedding and cleavage planes, and the gas is released into the air without any fly-rock or vibration.
Patent GB-2330666-A (GB)
Title: Off-line teaching method with plurality of robot models
Inventor: AOKI SHINJI
IPC: G05B19/42
Filed: 1998-10-13
Abstract: In an off-line teaching system in which a plurality of robot models RM1-RM4 are displayed on a monitor, and have associated teaching systems, the teaching system for a chosen one of the robots can be selected simply by use of an input device such an a keyboard or mouse. A teaching box corresponding to the selected robot model TB is then displayed on the monitor. Several teaching systems can be selected at the same time. If this is done, mutual interference regions between the selected robot models are defined and indicated on the monitor, and mutual interlocks between the robots are created when one robot would invade into an area of interference between robots. The interlocks involve timing so that the first robot to invade an interference region creates a stop state with respect to the interference region in the other selected robots.
Patent GB-2330857-A (GB)
Title: A secondary glazing system comprising a plurality of panels where one panel is releasably fixed to the existing frame
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: E06B3/28
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: A glazing system comprising a primary frame 10 having attached thereto a secondary glazing panel 13 made of plastics or glass, the panel being attached to the primary frame by releasable means 17, 18, such as fabric hook and loop fastening strips. The glazing panel comprises two or more separate glazing portions 14, 15 which overlap or are flexibly hinged together along one of their respective edges, whereby one of the portions may be disengaged from the primary frame to allow access to the primary glazing.
Patent GB-2331718-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus for magnetic filter and cleaning method thereof
Inventor: KOBAYASHI MIKIO
IPC: G01N29/00
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: In equipment for collecting metal powder mixed in with treatment liquid by using magnetic filters 3 which are positioned within a passage 1, a detection portion 4 of an ultrasonic sensor 15 is provided for detecting the amount of metal powder attached or adhering onto metal powder collecting cylinders 12. Electro-magnetic valves V1 through V5 of the passage 1, a cleaning circuit 5, and a discharging circuit 6 are controlled by the detection signal. Various sensors/sensor locations are disclosed.
Patent GB-2344412-A (GB)
Title: Cooling method using a cooled beverage as a cooling medium
Inventor: ROWLAND JOHN STAFFORD
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A method of cooling bulk or draught beverages prior to dispensing comprises introducing the beverage from a bulk container 1 into a circulation loop 4 that incorporates a pump 5 and a cooling unit 6, and returning the cooled beverage as a heat exchange medium to a heat exchange unit 10 associated with the container, whereby the residual beverage in the container 10 is itself cooled by the returning cooled beverage. The heat exchanger 10 may comprise a jacket adapted to fit over the container 1. The cooling unit may comprise an ice bank.
Patent GB-2347185-A (GB)
Title: Blind fastener
Inventor: GILL NEIL FRANK
IPC: F16B13/06
Filed: 1999-02-04
Abstract: A blind fastener (1) comprises a cylindrical sleeve (3) having axially extending slots, a rigid tapered, hollow shank (4) having an apertured, internally threaded head and a fastener (2) received in the shank (4), shank head and sleeve (3). A fastener head (7) is provided for tightening the fastener (2) so that slotted sleeve (3) is radially expanded over the tapered shank (4).
Patent GB-2334992-A (GB)
Title: Glazing assembly
Inventor: MOLESWORTH RICHARD
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a glazing assembly comprising a first glazing bar 10 and second glazing bar 20 connected together, each of which bars comprises a base portion 11 on which one or more glazing panels may be supported and an upstanding body portion 12 and a first glazing bead 40 or capping member mounted on the first glazing bar 10, wherein the height of the second glazing bar 20 is no greater than the height of the gap between the base portion 11 of the first glazing bar 10 and the panel sealing edge of the first glazing bead 40. The bars 10 and 20 can be connected together at a compound angle and the second glazing bar 20 is able to pivot relative to the first glazing bar 10 about a point at which the base portions of the base bars 10 and 20, are connected together. The first glazing bar 10 can be a hip bar or a ridge bar and the second glazing bar 20 can be a jack rafter or a roof rafter. The invention also provides a kit of parts for use in the production of the glazing assembly, a method of constructing the assembly and a roof structure incorporating the assembly.
Patent GB-2340415-A (GB)
Title: An alcoholic beverage dispensing apparatus with addition of flavouring or other property modifier using a gas
Inventor: PRICE STEPHEN GEOFFREY
IPC: B67D1/02
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: Beverage dispensing apparatus having supply line(s) 6,8 from a beverage container 2 to dispense tap(s) 16,18, is provided with a membrane device 12,14 for injecting gas into the beverage together with a flavouring or other property modifier using a dosing device 15. The flavouring may be fruit (eg strawberry, pineapple, pear, apple, mango, cranberry, lime, blackcurrant, orange, raspberry), a confectionary (eg chocolate, coffee, tea, tannin or bubble gum) or a spice (eg cinnamon, cloves or herb) or methyl butene diol (MBT). The property modifier may affect smell, colour, thickness, taste or viscosity. The beverage being flavoured may be a flavoured alcoholic beverage (FAB). The dosing device may increase the N<SB>2</SB> and CO<SB>2</SB> content.