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Patent GB-2294021-A (GB)
Title: Tubular packaging container
Inventor: HALLAM DEREK
IPC: B65D3/22
Filed: 1994-10-14
Abstract: A tubular packaging container comprises a body 10 which includes a peripheral wall 34 defining top and bottom openings, at least one of which is closed by an end member, wherein the body is formed from at least two panels 20, 30 of card material cut from flat stock and secured together in face-to-face relationship by adhesive 32 distributed across the mutually contacting faces thereof and then curved to the required shape to form a tube with marginal portions 31 of at least one of the panels secured together in overlapping relationship. The panels may be formed from one piece by folding along a crease or from separate pieces of card. Additional panels may be sandwiched between the inner and outer panels. Preferably the vertical edges of the inner panel abut each-other 37. Both or either of the internal or external panels may have auxiliary panels (17, 26, 28, figure 1) which can be folded over so that the top and bottom edges of the panels do not comprise raw cuts. Preferably the adhesive bands securing the panels face-to-face (32, figure 1) do not cure before the panels are curved and so allow relative sliding of the panels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284051-A (GB)
Title: Quantitative determination of nucleic acids using enzyme labels
Inventor: MINTER STEPHEN
IPC: C12Q1/6813
Filed: 1994-11-04
Abstract: A method of enzymatically determining the amount of a nucleic acid comprises providing the nucleic acid to be determined in a single-stranded form on particulate supports. An oligonucleotide with enzyme bound thereto is then hybridised to the single-stranded nucleic acid and the support washed to remove non-hybridised oligonucleotide. A substrate which produces a detectable change with the enzyme is then introduced into the vessel and allowed to react. The solution is then removed from the vessel after a predetermined time, and a detection operation is effected thereon. The method does not require the use of a stop solution. The particulate support may comprise solid silica covered in a siloxane matrix. The particles may be packed in a flow-through column.
Patent GB-2289393-A (GB)
Title: Multi-channel optical ring network
Inventor: SHIN JONG-DUG
IPC: H04B10/27
Filed: 1994-11-11
Abstract: A bidirectional multi-channel all-optical ring network comprises a number of nodes (D1, D2,...) linked by optical cables (3). Each of the nodes comprises at least two wavelength division multiplexers/demultiplexers (WDM/WDDM) (8, 8'), two packet switching devices (100, 200) and a node controller (20). In the network a first optical signal group of wavelength channel signals (for example, lambda 1,  lambda 3,  lambda 5,...) are transferred in a counter-clockwise direction, and a second optical signal group of wavelength channel signals (for example,  lambda 2,  lambda 4, lambda 6,...) are transferred in a clockwise direction. This allows an optical data signal to be selectively transmitted through the channel of shorter distance, in dependance upon a destination address of a packet specifying a destination node. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295718-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements of batteries comprising an array of cells interconnected to give the required energy storage/operational voltage
Inventor: MOLYNEUX JOHN
IPC: H01M50/509
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: In one arrangement, a layer of electrochemical cells e.g. sodium-sulphur cells is arranged as at least one two-dimensional array of rows and columns of cells, each cell having one end at which both cell terminals are provided and the array being one cell thick with all of the cells having the same relative orientation whereby all the cell terminals are accessible from one surface of the array, the cells in the array being electrically connected to provide a plurality of strings of series-connected cells, the strings being connected in parallel with each string having the same number of cells to provide a desired operational voltage with intermediate cross-connections being provided between points intended to be of equal voltage in the strings at at least one selected intermediate voltage. The series connections between adjacent cells in each string have series current carrying capacity at least sufficient for the maximum rated charge and discharge currents for the string. At least some of the intermediate cross-connections between points intended to be of equal voltage have an intermediate cross-connection current carrying capacity less than said series current carrying capacity. In a further arrangement, cells having a defined orientation with a top and a base and a height no greater than three times the width of the cell are arranged in layers each comprising at least one two-dimensional array of rows and columns of cells. Each array and each layer have a height of one cell and at least one layer is stacked on top of another layer. A panel effective as a heat sink or as a heat source may be arranged interadjacent two layers of electrochemical cells. A matrix e.g. silica hydrogel may be provided for holding the cells in the array during assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296703-A (GB)
Title: Covering an article with a sleeve
Inventor: FREEMAN MARTIN
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 1995-01-06
Abstract: A stretch sleeve 6 is to be applied to a section 5, between upper and lower sections 3 and 4, of a container. The sleeve 6 has one or more strips of adhesive material 7 applied to the inner surface of the sleeve and extending along the sleeve. The or each strip of adhesive material was covered by a membrane 8, free from adhesive on its face remote from the material 7. The membrane or membranes 8 was or were peeled off the adhesive material 7 immediately before stretching the sleeve so that its width increased and passing it over the upper section 3 of the container until it surrounded the section 5. Then the sleeve was released and allowed to revert substantially to its original size and engages on to the section 5, to which it was stuck by the adhesive material 7. The sleeve bears information about the intended contents, e.g. liquid or powder, of the container. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299726-A (GB)
Title: Diffusers for film scanners and the like
Inventor: THORNTON SHANE
IPC: H04N9/11
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: A high resolution film scanner or telecine uses a microlithographic diffuser laminate 24 arranged adjacent the film. The diffuser diffuses a collimated light beam produced from a light source and the optics of a film scanner or telecine. This type of diffuser is inexpensive, yet produces a more uniformly distributed light intensity and aids in the reduction in visibility of surface imperfections such as scratches on the scanned film.
Patent GB-2302816-A (GB)
Title: A process for producing an animal feed
Inventor: MORRIN PETER PATRICK
IPC: A23N17/00
Filed: 1995-07-01
Abstract: Selected dry ingredient materials are received, stored and delivered from associated storage bins to a grinder to grind the dry ingredient to a desired particle size. Dry ingredient materials are blended, weighed and passed through a microingredient adder. Microingredients are added to the blended materials in a continuous stream as they pass through the adder and are mixed, sieved and delivered to a feed conditioner. The feed conditioner has a brief dwell time in which the feed is conditioned by the addition of preset quantities of liquid ingredient materials such as steam and molasses and provides a continuous supply of conditioned feed to a press for extruding pellets. The pellets are cooled sieved and delivered to bulk storage bins.
Patent GB-2302808-A (GB)
Title: Propylene glycol with low potency corticosteroids for topical treatment of the scalp
Inventor: POTTS MICHAEL
IPC: A61K31/57
Filed: 1995-07-04
Abstract: Propylene glycol in synergistic combination with a low potency corticosteroid, i.e. hydrocortisone is topically applied to treat scaling conditions of the scalp, i.e. dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis and psoriasis. The compositions may be in the form of solutions, lotions, creams, ointments or gels and may also contain water, isopropyl alcohol and citric acid.
Patent GB-2304554-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat for the disabled
Inventor: MORSE-BROWN GUY
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 1995-09-02
Abstract: A vehicle seat 10 having a seat cushion 12 and a back 14, is mounted on a sub-frame 16 to the floor of a vehicle for rotation about a vertical axis between a first position in which the seat is directed forwardly and a second position in which it is directed transversely towards an adjacent exit of the vehicle. A lifting mechanism comprising parallel links 50,52 and a double acting hydraulic ram 62 moves the seat, when in its second position, outwardly through the exit and downwardly, said mechanism extending vertically behind the seat back in juxtaposed relationship thereto.
Patent GB-2294961-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for producing hydrocarbons from a tension-leg platform
Inventor: GIANNESINI JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a system for producing hydrocarbons from marginal offshore deposits. The invention comprises a base plate 2 fastened to the bottom and a floating support (tension-leg platform) 9 of small dimensions anchored to the base plate 2 by tendons 10. The base plate 2 has slots 5, 6 for well heads 7, 8 and at least one receptacle 22 for a pumping device 21. The floating support 9 has hoisting means 16 enabling workover operations to be carried out in the well and maintenance work to be done on the pumping device 21. The tension in the tendons 10 is preferably adjusted by ballasting or deballasting of caissons at the level of the pontoon 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295084-A (GB)
Title: Bath and shower screen assembly
Inventor: LENIGHAN JEREMY DAVID
IPC: A47K3/36
Filed: 1995-11-21
Abstract: A bath has one or more shoulders 30, 32 which receives or receive the lower edges of one or more shower screen panels 28, 29 which forms or form a means preventing water from passing over the side of the bath. The shoulder or shoulders 30, 32 is or are formed by distinct steps 30, 32 on the insides of the bath at the top edge 22 thereof, so that the upright side face or faces of the shoulder or shoulders 30, 32 form an obstruction preventing the panel or panels 28, 29 from swinging out beyond the sides of the bath. The said panel or panels 28, 29 preferably are adapted to be supported through seal means 34 on said shoulders when in use so that the shoulder effectively shed shower water back into the bath and preferably there are two groups of panels 28, 29 defining front and transverse sections of a shower cubicle over the bath, the panels of each group being suspended from the ceiling of the bathroom and being hinged together so as to be capable of being folded concertina fashion to lie parallel to each other and to an adjacent bathroom wall in a stowed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297737-A (GB)
Title: Slipsheet Push-pull Handler
Inventor: CORDANI ARTURO
IPC: B66F9/19
Filed: 1996-01-25
Abstract: A handling device of the push-pull type for handling a load (17) disposed on a sheet-like loading unit (16) comprises a fixed portion (18) and a movable portion (19). Driven handling means (25) is present and has first and second operating strokes during which it translates the movable portion (19) relative to the fixed portion (18) from a retracted position to an extended position and vice versa. The movable portion (19) is provided with gripper means (15) capable of being drivingly opened and closed and intended for gripping the loading unit sheet (16) when the movable portion (19) is at the extended position and pulling the load between the extended and retracted positions. The driven handling means (25) is connected by a kinematic linkage with the gripper means (15) to cause opening and closing of the latter over at least one part of the operating strokes of said handling means. Preferably, one end (34) of the drive (25) is connected via links and lost-motion to the movable jaw (28). Preferably rollers (42) and surfaces (43) lock the jaw (28) in the closed position. Preferably the handler is joined to e.g. a fork lift truck by catches (45) and (46) and a latch (53, Fig. 5).
Patent GB-2298863-A (GB)
Title: Synthesizing and screening molecular diversity
Inventor: SUGARMAN JEFFREY H
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 1994-11-02
Abstract: A device and method for efficiently synthesizing diverse molecular products on substrates. A parent vessel (200) contains a suspension of substrates. The suspension is pressurized with argon and transferred to a plurality of reaction vessels (201-209) in one or more reaction vessel banks where monomer addition reactions take place. Optionally, the substrates may be tagged with a tag monomer. A vortexing motor (300) vortexes the contents of reaction vessels (201-209) during monomer addition reactions to enhance synthesis. After the desired monomer and/or tag monomer addition reaction, the suspension is pressurized with argon and transferred back to parent vessel (200) for mixing. Thereafter, the suspension may be pressurized with argon and reallocated among reaction vessels (201-209) for further synthesis.
Patent GB-2297703-A (GB)
Title: Discrete material washing apparatus
Inventor: LAPPIN THOMAS JAMES
IPC: B03B11/00
Filed: 1994-11-11
Abstract: A discrete material washing apparatus comprises a structure (8) mounting an elongate trough (10) having an inlet (12) and an outlet (13). A dished tray (11) is mounted on the structure (8) and shaped to feed into the inlet (12). The tray (11) is to receive disposal of a cementatious mixture therein. A cylindrical screen (14) has a net surface. The screen (14) extends substantially along the length of the trough (10) and is adapted for rotation. Water spray means is provided to play on any mixture disposed onto the tray (11) and passed through the inlet (12) into the interior of the screen (14) for size classification with smaller particles able to pass through the mesh of the screen surface into the trough (10) and larger particles remaining in the screen (14). First means is provided to remove the smaller particles from the trough (10), and second means is provided to remove the larger particles from the interior of the screen (14) through the outlet of the trough (10). Weir means is provided in at least one longitudinal side of the trough (10) for removal of the cementatious water therefrom. Power means is provided to rotate the screen (14) and operate the first and second removal means. Gate means are provided for operation to close off the inlet (12) of the trough (10), the gate means is operable responsive to a pressure monitoring device (84) surveying throughput of mixture into the screen (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2312841-A (GB)
Title: Fireproofed cabinets
Inventor: WARD DEREK
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: A cabinet for housing a meter for measuring the flow of a mains service such as gas or electricity comprises a ceiling, base, side walls and an access door all coated on both sides with a paint loaded with intumescent powder. An intumescent strip is positioned around the boundary of the frame in which the access door is received, and sleeves including intumescent material are positioned about the periphery of each incoming and outgoing service conduit and within the cabinet apertures through which these conduits pass. The intumescent material may comprise powdered graphite or powdered sodium silicate.
Patent GB-2319308-A (GB)
Title: Cooling gas turbine blades
Inventor: TUBBS HENRY
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 1996-11-12
Abstract: Cooling air from a gas turbine engine compressor is supplied via nozzles 32, and chamber 30, to inlets 42,43 of cooling passages 45,46, in a turbine blade 28. The air passes to a central passage 48 from which it exits via outlets 50,52 and thence nozzles 66, located radially inwardly of the inlets 42,43, and arranged to angle the airflow towards a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the turbine disc 36. A pressure head results which slows the cooling air flow prior to it entering a plenum chamber 68. There is thus a reduced tendency for the air to enter the hot gas stream, particularly when cooling air is supplied in greater quantities than is needed. The rim of the disc 38 may be protected by a metal tube 56.
Patent GB-2302784-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for creating and using portable fonts
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN S
IPC: G06F40/14
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: A computerized system receives characters (219), each having an associated font (217). For each character-font combination received it accesses a pre-defined font description (in 122) of that combination's shape (453) and then generates a new font description (in 126) of that shape. Preferably when the characters have different fonts, the system automatically creates new font descriptions for all of them. Preferably the received characters are part of an input text (116), and the system produces an output text (104) which includes not only corresponding characters (219A), but also the new font descriptions necessary to define those character's shape. Preferably the output text can be transferred to other computers by recording media (130) or computer network (132). Preferably the new font descriptions are independent of the manner in which pre-defined font descriptions define character-font shapes. Preferably the system can render an image (in 110) of the output text, either on the computer which created it (102A, 102B), or on another computer (108A, 108B).
Patent GB-967404-A (GB)
IPC: G21C7/10
Abstract: 967,404. Linear motors. UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY. May 22, 1963 [June 4, 1962], No. 21437/62. Heading H2A. [Also in Divisions E2, F2 and G6] A linear stepping type motor for inserting and withdrawing a nuclear reactor control rod (see Division G6) comprises a castellated steel bar 76 encircled by windings 75 which can be energized singly or in selected groups of two to set up a moving magnetic field, thereby moving the shaft 76 up or down.
Patent GB-2322402-A (GB)
Title: Lighting and sound equipment clamp for scaffolding
Inventor: LISTER MERVYN
IPC: F16B2/10
Filed: 1997-02-19
Abstract: A clamp assembly 1 for use in suspending articles such as theatrical lighting from a tubular support 70 comprises a hook-shaped suspension assembly 2, a jaw 10 carried by the suspension assembly, and a snap engageable locking mechanism 3 adapted to secure the jaw in a closed position, the arrangement being such that the suspension assembly 2 can be hung on the tubular support 70 and carry a suspended light, whilst the locking mechanism 3 is still released. The jaw 10 can then be secured in a closed condition by snap-engaging the snap-engaging the locking mechanism 3.
Patent GB-2324728-A (GB)
Title: Mat for temperature reduction
Inventor: JONES DAVID JOHN
IPC: A61F7/10
Filed: 1997-04-12
Abstract: A pliable mat for applying cold to an area of the body comprises a plurality of liquid-filled areas 10 that, when frozen, act as a cold compress, interspersed with a plurality of apertures 9 which allow heat to escape from the body area. Shaped locating tabs 11 may be provided for location with apertures 9 to secure the mat around an area or such securement may instead be effected by ribbons or a strap.
Patent GB-2314169-A (GB)
Title: Ferroelectric liquid crystal device alignment
Inventor: JONES JOHN CLIFFORD
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: Alignment of the ferroelectric liquid crystal molecules within the cell 1 of an FLCD is effected by causing a mass flow of the liquid crystal 2 at ambient temperature. The induced mass flow causes the required alignment of the ferroelectric liquid molecules within the layer 2 in the smectic phase. The mass flow may be induced by actuating an oscillator 32 connected across the electrodes 5,6 to apply a varying voltage across the cell which induces flow of the liquid by resonant vibration of the cell 1s. Alternatively the mass flow can be induced by oscillatory vibration of piezoelectric elements 20,24,26, or by ultrasonic vibration or by means of a pressure applicator such as a roller. The alignment means may be user actuable via switch 34, or may be activated automatically when the device is turned on or when a mechanical shock is detected.
Patent GB-2328193-A (GB)
Title: Variable speed conveyor
Inventor: PATTISION MICHAEL
IPC: B66B21/12
Filed: 1997-07-09
Abstract: A variable speed conveyor, particularly useful for conveying pedestrians, comprises interfitting elements 52 forming a load surface, which elements 52 are supported and driven by carrier rods 12. The rods 12 are in turn driven by a pair of drive shafts 20 having a scroll whose pitch varies along the length of the shafts. The load surface can expand and contract as the speed of the rods 12 and elements 52 changes with the changing pitch of the scrolls 20. The conveyor may be curved by the scrolls 20 on different sides of the conveyor having different scroll pitches so that one side of the conveyor is driven faster than the other to cause the conveyor to follow a curved path. The elements 52 may be made of flexible material to allow them to flex as the conveyor path curves. A number of different conveyors may be combined to allow choices of destination by changing from one conveyor to others.
Patent GB-2315369-A (GB)
Title: Circuit interrupter indication counter enclosure
Inventor: CASTONGUAY ROGER NEIL
IPC: G06M1/08
Filed: 1995-03-24
Abstract: An enclosure for a keypad and display unit has a case, a cover and a printed wire board within the case, the printed wireboard receiving a circuit breaker keypad and display unit.
Patent GB-2321367-A (GB)
Title: Base station control processor for managing status/alarm message and system time received by GPS receiver
Inventor: LEE KEUN-JU
IPC: G04C9/04
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: A global positioning system (GPS) receiver 2-1, 2-2 in a base station (BTS) 10 of a PCS (personal communication services) system receives current time and position information from a GPS satellite, and generates various clocks for the BTS subsystem. The GPS receiver also generates status/alarm management data and system time message data (time-of-day (TOD) data) which is sent to the GPS base station control processor 20 at regular intervals. The control processor extracts system time information from the system time message data and immediately broadcasts it to all the processors 22 in the base station. Periodically the status/alarm message data is checked for changes and any changes are reported to the base station controller. Thus the base station provides stable clocks and accurate system time for operation of the base station system, without the need for a time and frequency processor (TFP).
Patent GB-2333515-A (GB)
Title: Emptying arrangements
Inventor: SHUKLA DAHRAM PAL
IPC: B67D7/00
Filed: 1998-01-21
Abstract: A standard bottle 50 for photoprocessing liquids has a delivery tube 52, 64 inserted through a closure 62 closing the filling opening and an arrangement 54,56 to ensure that the tube 52, 64 can be inserted to the lowest point of the container, preferably when tilted in a processing container. The arrangement can be a flange 54 and set screw to hold the tube 52, 64. The flange may have a hinged latch 56 which can grip a handle 60 of the bottle to prevent the tube rotating. The tube can be bent, Fig 1 or straight and the flange angled (40, Fig 2). The bottle can have a stacking indentation (10, Fig 1).
Patent GB-2333734-A (GB)
Title: Pipe preparing tool
Inventor: HOPKINSON ERNEST
IPC: B23D21/06
Filed: 1998-01-28
Abstract: The tool comprises a body portion, a handle or grip 5 attached to or integral with the body portion, cutting, scoring, or penetrating means 8 mounted on or in the body portion, or integral therewith, and adapted in use to cut, score, or penetrate the outer surface of a plastics pipe. A first bearing means 6 is adapted, in use, to bear against the outer surface of the pipe. Depth control means set the depth to which the cutting, scoring, or penetrating means penetrates the pipe eg by altering the position of a second bearing means 9.