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Patent GB-2288393-A (GB)
Title: Cementitious coatings
Inventor: ORR-ADAMS FRANCIS ALFRED
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: A flexible protective cementitious coating comprises a hydraulic cement, a mineral aggregate such as sands and gravels or crushed ores, admixtures and a polymeric water based emulsion such as latex polymer and provides a physical and chemically resistant coating for engineering substrates. The density coating of the composition can be controlled to suit the application, and the coating has particular use for providing impact protection to steel pipelines laid by the "reel barge" method and others, or as a lightweight resilient insulating coating. The resilience of the coating is suitable for use as a vehicle underbody seal, and protection to backfilled underground structures. The coating comprises less than 20% w/w of hydraulic cement and has a polymer solid to cement ratio of greater then 1.0.
Patent GB-2277595-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically shielded induction logging instrument
Inventor: SPENCER MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 1994-04-18
Abstract: An induction logging instrument for measurement while drilling applications is formed from a non-magnetic centre tube. A transmitter coil or coils 16 and one or more receiver coils (not shown) are wound on the tube. Each coil is spaced from the centre tube by a sleeve of magnetically permeable core material 6 and lines of flux 14 associated with each coil link through the core material 6 rather than the-centre tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296481-A (GB)
Title: Zero fleet angle winch
Inventor: BARNET MICHAEL
IPC: B66D1/39
Filed: 1994-11-28
Abstract: A winch comprises a frame 12 a carriage 36 adapted for movement with respect to the frame and a cylindrical drum 14 mounted on the carriage for rotation with respect to the carriage about an axis extending generally axially of the drum. A cable 16 is attached to the drum 14 and adapted to be wound around a circumferential surface thereof. Drive means 18 is mounted on the carriage for rotating the drum about the axis and means are provided for moving the carriage with respect to the frame in a linear direction axially of the drum such that upon each rotation of the drum the drum moves axially relative to the frame by a distance equal to that separating adjacent turns of the cable when measured parallel to the drum axis. As shown the latter means comprises a rotatable threaded rod 58 engaging a threaded bore 34 on the frame. Alternatively the threaded rod may be fixed and a rotatable nut mounted on the carriage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298253-A (GB)
Title: Flanged pipe joint
Inventor: PORTER BARRY
IPC: F16L23/20
Filed: 1995-02-22
Abstract: The joint has a metal sealing ring 4 positionable in rebates in the flange faces around the internal bore thereof, the sealing ring 4 having an external circumferential groove 4b therearound, one flange also comprising a radially inwardly-facing groove around the rebate therein and spring clip means 10b seating in the groove and extending into the circumferential groove 4b in the sealing ring 4 at two diametrically opposite locations by flat portions. The clip 10b is C-shaped.
Patent GB-2298133-A (GB)
Title: Footstool incorporating a massage device
Inventor: FAKTOR PETER
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1995-02-24
Abstract: A footstool has a frame 1 which is used to provide support for shaped rollers 2 and 3. The soles of the feet are placed on the rollers and moved forward and backward. This action combined with the shapes of the rollers provides massage for the soles of the feet and at the same time exercises ankles, calves and thighs.
Patent GB-2288127-A (GB)
Title: Indoor golf game
Inventor: SARGEANT JEFFREY IAN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1993-11-22
Abstract: A golf game is housed in a building (12) providing a covered environment. Located about the periphery of the inside of the building (12) are a plurality of bays (14) each of which defines a golf range. Each golf range includes a striking position (1-9), a target (16) forward of the striking position (1-9) to be struck by a golf ball played substantially correctly from the striking position, and lateral covering (17) about the target (16) for stopping balls played wide. The target may be on a putting surface or alternatively, in the centre of the building (12) are a plurality of putting surfaces (1a-4a, 6a, 7a, 9a), one associated with each golf range which is not provided with a putting surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305811-A (GB)
Title: Traffic routing in a telecommunications network
Inventor: LEWIS KEVIN
IPC: H04L12/701
Filed: 1995-09-26
Abstract: In a telecommunications network comprising a plurality of nodes (N1,N2...)interconnected by communications links (L1,L2...) each incorporating one or more communications channels, traffic routing between network nodes is determined by providing a map or model of the network and determining in the model first and second nodes between which a communications path or route is to be established across the network. A set or colony of exploratory agents is created at the first node, and explores the model network via the links and nodes between the first and second nodes, each agent recording the results of its exploration. From this exploration a route favoured by a significant number of the agents is determined and is set up on the telecommunications network.
Patent GB-2294058-A (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing
Inventor: OKITA SHIGERU
IPC: F16C33/62
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: A rolling bearing has components of an inner race, an outer race and rolling elements, one of the components being formed of an alloy steel containing 0.1 - 1.0 wt% of C, 0.1 - 1.5 wt% of Si, 0.1 - 1.5 wt% of Mn and 0.1 - 3.0 wt% of Cr, the alloy steel being carbonitrided and then ground to form a surface layer having a carbon and a nitrogen concentration of 0.6 - 1.5 wt% and 0.05 - 0.9 wt%, respectively. The surface layer has an appropriate amount of retained austenite  gamma R and is sufficiently hard to insure long life even under lubrication in the presence of foreign matter. By optimizing the choice of constituent materials, processing methods and heat treatments for each of the rolling elements and the inner and outer races, rolling bearings that have high performance can be produced at low cost.
Patent GB-2298257-A (GB)
Title: Variable length double pipe assembly
Inventor: FRANKLIN CHARLES C
IPC: F16L39/04
Filed: 1996-02-21
Abstract: The assembly, for connection between a pump-motor unit and a manifold, e.g. in a gasoline dispensing system of a service or filling station, comprises an inner pair of pipes 46, 47 and an outer pair of pipes 44, 45. The inner pipes 46, 47 have telescoped portions and outer ends that are connectable to the pump-motor unit and the manifold. The outer pipes 44, 45 also have telescoped portions and outer ends that are connectable to the pump-motor unit and the manifold. A first passage forming a conduit for electrical power cables is formed within the inner pipes 46, 47 and a second passage for fuel flow is formed by the annular space between the inner pipes 46, 47 and the outer pipes 44, 45. A seal 57 is provided between the telescoped portions of the inner pipes 46, 47, another seal 66 is provided between the telescoped portions of the outer pipes 44, 45, and a clamp is provided for securing together the telescoped portions of the outer pipes. This can take the form of a radial grub screw 68, bolt clamped separate or axially slit end portions of an outer housing 61, a pair of wedge ferrules or mutually screwed and eccentric housing parts.
Patent GB-2296126-A (GB)
Title: Pulsed gas lasers
Inventor: HOLLINS RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: H01S3/097
Filed: 1994-08-30
Abstract: A pulsed gas laser such as a recombination laser comprises a laser tube (1, 41) enclosing a gaseous medium such as He-Xe or He-Sr. A mirror (14) near one end of the tube (1) and an output coupler (23) near the other end define a laser cavity and allow laser light to be emitted. Electrical control circuitry, and electrodes (21, 25) at the end of the laser tube in the laser cavity, apply a short voltage discharge pulse to the gas; this raises the gas to an excited state. Following the end of this pulse the gas recombines and lases, causing emission of a short laser output pulse. The invention improves the amplitude and duration of laser output pulse by providing one or more diodes (D1, D2, D3, D5, D6) in the laser control circuitry; these reduce current oscillations in the laser gas following ending of the initial discharge pulse. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2313357-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispenser
Inventor: GALLON DAVID M
IPC: B67D1/06
Filed: 1996-05-11
Abstract: A dispenser for beverages especially suited to dispensing carbonated beers and beverages generally, comprises a cellar unit (2) and a dispense unit (1) which is provided with a plurality of dispense outlets (6), the unit being adapted so that at the initiation of an operation of a control means by an operator, the unit dispenses beverage simultaneously through the plurality of outlets 6. The unit is readily transportable and enables a number of separate vessels placed beneath the outlets to be filled at the same time. The vessels are held in a tray (14, figure 4) which is placed on the platform 10. The platform lifts to raise the vessels so that the outlets 6 bottom fill the vessels to obtain the correct appearance of the beverages. The platform is raised by handle 11.
Patent GB-2301286-A (GB)
Title: Endoscopic instrument with a pivotal end-piece
Inventor: BAUER OTMAR
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 1996-05-16
Abstract: The instrument comprises a fixed holder 4 with a rotatable shank 3 therearound, and an end piece 2 attached by a fastener 12 perpendicular to a plane inclined to the longitudinal axis x of the instrument. The end piece is pivotable about the fastener, eg. a bolt, in a plane x inclined to the longitudinal axis of the instrument. A lug 10 connects the end piece and the shank. Tilting of the end piece is achieved by rotating the shank 3 by means of the handle 5. The instrument is intended for use in micro-endoscopic surgery and may be applied to a coagulation probe, needle, stitch fasteners, feeler probe or knife.
Patent GB-2301824-A (GB)
Title: Clathrate hydrate-inhibiting polymers
Inventor: COLLE KARLA SCHALL
IPC: C08F226/02
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: A polymer for inhibiting the formation of clathrate hydrates in a fluid having hydrate forming constituents, more specifically a petroleum fluid stream such as natural gas conveyed in a pipe is selected from the family of substantially water soluble copolymers formed from N-methyl-N-vinylacetamide (VIMA) and one of two comonomers, vinylpyrrolidone (VP) or vinylpiperidone (VPip). These copolymers may be used along or in combination with each other or other hydrate inhibitors. Preferably, a solvent, such as water, brine, alcohol, or mixtures thereof, is used to produce an inhibitor solution or mixture to facilitate treatment of the petroleum fluid stream.
Patent GB-2317326-A (GB)
Title: Device for collecting animal excrement
Inventor: PILKINGTON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1996-09-21
Abstract: A device for collecting excrement comprises a pair of mutually-coupled handles 1, 2 carrying respective, generally planar, co-operable heads 3, 4 which can be inserted into the mouth of a bag, the device being provided with means, e.g., hooks 7, 8, for holding the mouth of the bag with the heads inserted therein. Preferably, at least, one head has an aperture through which the bottom of the bag can be passed to form an excrement holding pouch at one side. A cutting device may be provided on the handle, e.g. , as part of a hook (9, Figure 3), both heads may be stirrup shaped with one head longer than the other and the lower straight edge may be chisel edged. The handles are preferably spring-biased apart. In an alternative embodiment (Figure 7 and 8), the base of the bag may be pushed through the bag handle opening.
Patent GB-2317393-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: ASKEW STUART CLIVE
IPC: C11D3/30
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: Granular detergent compositions or components thereof containing a lipase enzyme and one or more cationic compounds, which are cationic, (partially) quaternized ethoxylated (poly)amine compounds with clay-soil removal / anti-redeposition properties, for use in laundry and dish washing processes.
Patent GB-2306704-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the RPM of an engine in a hydraulic construction machine
Inventor: LEE SI CHEON
IPC: F02D11/10
Filed: 1996-10-30
Abstract: The throttle 8 of the engine is positioned by a motor 6 via a linkage 7. A reference throttle lever position value and a reference engine RPM value are set from 13 to allow the engine to have a target output characteristic. A first control arithmetic operation determines whether the difference between the measured throttle lever position value 11 and the set reference throttle lever position value are within the range of a mechanical error of an engine throttle control mechanism. A first control signal is generated as a result of the first control arithmetic operation to adjust the throttle to control the RPM of the engine. Then, a second control arithmetic operation determines whether the difference between the present engine RPM value and the set reference engine RPM value is within the range of the mechanical error of the engine throttle control mechanism. A second control signal is generated as a result of the second control arithmetic operation to adjust the throttle to control the RPM of the engine.
Patent GB-2307566-A (GB)
Title: Membership function parameter setup
Inventor: LEE JAE-BONG
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 1996-11-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of setting up and optimising membership function parameters (m) by measurement on a subset of membership functions for fuzzy control in a washing machine, the method including the steps of: producing a auxiliary fuzzy logic controller, with M numbers of parameters in membership faction of fuzzy logic controller as input and with a error between a rotary speed of a washing machine motor and a reference speed as output (first step); classifying the M numbers of parameters into N numbers of respective sections and generating a fuzzy rule for the auxiliary fuzzy logic controller by N M times of experiments (second step); obtaining through the experiments a error between a output curve and a reference curve which is a graph of sampling time against rotary speed of the motor (third step); utilizing the error between the output curve and the reference curve to thereby execute a first genetic algorithm so that the parameters of the auxiliary fuzzy logic controller can be optimized (fourth step); and executing a second genetic algorithm against the parameters of the auxiliary fuzzy logic controller to thereby minimize the error between the output curve ad the reference curve output from the auxiliary fuzzy logic controller so that parameters of the fuzzy logic controller can be obtained (fifth step).
Patent GB-2323299-A (GB)
Title: Game board
Inventor: GILBERT JOHN
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: An apparatus for a game comprises a track having a plurality of elongate lanes in side by side relationship. Each lane is divided along its length into a plurality of discrete divisions. The apparatus includes a plurality of markers each arranged to substantially fit into a discrete division.
Patent GB-2327955-A (GB)
Title: Gutter joint
Inventor: WERESZCZYNSKI ZBIGNIEW ZYGMUNT
IPC: E04D13/068
Filed: 1997-08-09
Abstract: A gutter joint comprises two confronting or abutting gutter sections (1), a clip (2) mounted on the end regions of the gutter sections (1), and a sealant layer (3) between the clip (2) and the gutter sections (1), wherein at least one spacer element (4), preferably of a resiliently compressible, deformable or elastomeric material, is provided between the gutter sections (1) and the clip (2).
Patent GB-2330755-A (GB)
Title: Angling weight.
Inventor: LOCKE MARTIN DAVID
IPC: A01K95/00
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: A weight 2 for a fishing line 4 comprises a longitudinally extending bore for receiving the fishing line, a slot communicating with the bore and a length of resilient material 10 which is removably received within the bore. The length of material can be inserted into or removed from the bore by stretching whereupon it becomes thinner and can be passed through the slot. When released from the stretched condition it becomes thicker and, as it expands in the bore, the line is held as it is pressed against a side wall of the bore so retaining the weight in position on the line. Preferably the weight is made from a lead substitute material.
Patent GB-2334868-A (GB)
Title: Presentation apparatus
Inventor: HOGGARTH ROGER PHILIP
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: A presentation apparatus comprises a projection device adapted to display pages of information generated by a computer system and a display server connected to the projection device for controlling the display of information by the projection device. The display server includes a wireless receiver for receiving a page of information from a selected one of a plurality of computer systems and means for converting the format of the received page of information into a format suitable for display by the projection device and for transferring the converted information to the projection device.
Patent GB-2335731-A (GB)
Title: A cryostat nozzle and a method of using a cryostat
Inventor: GLAZER ANTHONY MICHAEL
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A method of using a cryostat comprises supplying a stream of cold cryogas over a specimen, and surrounding said stream in the vicinity of the specimen by a dry annular flow of the same cryogas at ambient temperature. A nozzle for the cryostat comprises a central feed tube (36) for supplying the stream of cold cryogas over a specimen (35), and an annularfeed opening (34) for supplying the dry annular flow of the same cryogas at ambient temperature. Dry air also at ambient temperature, may be supplied around the dry gas. The method may be used in X-ray crystallography. A laser beam of light may be trained on the specimen.
Patent GB-2337814-A (GB)
Title: Variation simulator for testing air conditioning plant control systems
Inventor: ROBERTS MARTIN
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A variation simulator for investigating the accuracy and efficiency of systems used to control air conditioning plant. The control sensors (3,5) of the system under investigation are positioned in a sensor test box (9). Air derived from a cool air source is heated to a predetermined temperature in an air heater box (11) using a series of constantan resistance wires (15) and a known quantity of steam is delivered to the air heater box (11) from a steam generator (21). As such both the temperature and humidity of the air can be evaluated and the response of the control systems and sensors (3,5) can be observed for changes in the temperature and humidity of the air. The air is drawn through the sensor test box (9) by a small fan (35).
Patent GB-2340657-A (GB)
Title: Dual damascene technique
Inventor: TSAI MENG-JIN
IPC: H01L21/318
Filed: 1998-06-10
Abstract: The method comprises depositing, onto a substrate 50 which has conductive layers 54, a first oxide layer 56 which has protruding portions formed above the conductive layers 54. A mask layer 58 preferably silicon nitride, also having protruding portions, is then deposited upon the first oxide. A chemical mechanical polish removes the mask protrusions to expose the first oxide layer. A second oxide layer 60 is then deposited. The first and second oxide layers are etched to form an opening 64 through to one of the conductive layers 54. A conductive plug 68 is then deposited to contact the one conductive layer 54. The first oxide layer is preferably deposited by High Density Plasma CVD or Plasma Enhanced CVD. An additional opening 66 through the second oxide layer may be formed and filled with conductive material. The conductive material is preferably tungsten, sputter deposited or deposited by CVD.
Patent GB-2343558-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: FORBES HARRY
IPC: H01R24/62
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: An electrical connector has four contacts (2,3,4,5) extending between input terminals (12) and output terminals (13). In order to reduce crosstalk between pairs of contacts the mutually most distant terminals (3 and 5, 4 and 6) of different particularly assigned signal carrying pairs (4 and 5, 3 and 6) of the contacts is arranged to provide coupling therebetween to induce crosstalk in opposition to crosstalk induced between the mutually closest terminals (3 and 4, 5 and 6) of the different assigned signal carrying pairs. The path lengths of the mutually most distant contacts (3, 6) are extended by extensions (16A-G) to enhance a phase opposition relationship between the mutually opposed cross talks, thereby to reduce overall cross talk. Preferably, terminals (4, 5) have enlarged portions (15B, 15C) which extensions (16B, 16C) overlie to increase the capacitive coupling there between.
Patent GB-2332486-A (GB)
Title: Thrust bearing with misassembly tag
Inventor: CRITCHLEY PAUL W
IPC: F16C33/66
Filed: 1998-12-15
Abstract: Rolling elements 16 are positioned between two thrust washers 12, 14 that are retained together as an assembly. One of the thrust washers 14 has one or more one-way assembly tabs 32 extending radially outwardly beyond an axially extending lip 20 of the other thrust washer 12 to provide an interference with a housing to prevent the thrust bearing assembly from being installed on the pilot surface of the housing "backwards". A remaining perimeter portion of the thrust washer adjacent to the or each one-way assembly tab 32 has a maximum radius less than the radius of the axially extending lip 20 of the first thrust washer to facilitate flow of lubricant. Lubricant can therefore easily flow between the outer diameter of the bearing assembly 10 and the bearing housing (arrow 40, figure 3).
Patent GB-2344819-A (GB)
Title: 2-Phenyl-1-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-1-ethanones
Inventor: BENES JAN
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: Compounds of formula : <EMI ID=1.1 HE=42 WI=91 LX=620 LY=677 TI=CF> <PC>where R<SB>1</SB> and R<SB>2</SB> are the same or different and signity hydrogens or groups hydrolysable under physiological conditions, optionally substituted lower alkanoyl or aroyl, optionally substituted lower alkyl or arylsulphonyl or optionally substituted lower alkylcarbamoyl, or taken together signify a lower alkylidene or cycloalkylidene group; R<SB>3</SB>, R<SB>4</SB> and R<SB>5</SB> are the same or different and signify hydrogen, optionally substituted saturated or partially unsaturated lower hydrocarbon residue, hydroxyl, optionally substituted lower alkoxy or aryloxy group, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted alkanoyl or aroyl group, lower alkanoylamino group, lower dialkanoylamino group, carboxyl, optionally substituted lower alkyloxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl group, optionally substituted carbamoyl, halogen, nitro, amino, lower alkylamino or lower dialkylamino or cyano group, or taken together signify aliphatic or heteroaliphatic rings or aromatic or heteroaromatic rings, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful in the treatment of nervous system disorders.