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Patent GB-2299658-A (GB)
Title: Decorative lighting arrangement
Inventor: PLICHTA WOJTEK
IPC: F21S4/00
Filed: 1995-06-23
Abstract: A decorative lighting arrangement includes a support, especially a stake driven into the ground, and a lighting fixture including a socket and a light bulb mounted in the socket. A coupling connects the lighting fixture to the support so that the light bulb and at least a predominant portion of the socket are disposed upwardly of an upper region of the support to be visible thereat. The coupling includes a coupling element forming an integral part of the support, and a coupling portion connected with the socket. The coupling element includes a platform and an upstanding rim peripherally surrounding a portion of the platform. The coupling portion at least frictionally engages the platform and the rim of the coupling element to retain the lighting fixture in position on the support. The rim of the coupling element includes respective open-ended slots for the passage of electric wires of the lighting fixture. The surfaces bounding such slots frictionally engage the wires to obtain the retaining effect. The coupling portion may include a generally hook-shaped projection integral with and extending upwardly from the bottom portion of the housing to be introduced into an opening of the rim to engage the latter. Alternatively, a decorative element has the lighting fixture mounted thereon and includes a base that constitutes the coupling portion. The base includes a bottom wall and two upstanding lateral walls flanking the bottom wall at its opposite sides. The rim of the coupling element has a cantilevered portion that overhangs the platform and bounds therewith a channel for receiving, guiding and frictionally engaging the lateral walls of the base.
Patent GB-2289854-A (GB)
Title: Device for collecting spillage and leakage,from shipwrecks
Inventor: ANDREASSEN LEIF
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 1994-01-20
Abstract: Device for collection of spillage and leakage, especially oil, from shipwrecks (11). A hood (13) is adapted to be situated over the wreck and is connected to a riser (18), extending to a level below the sea surface, from where the spillage can be transferred to a collecting tank. In the upper section (19) of the riser (18) is formed a buoyancy body (37), preferably by means of being air filled. Inside the riser (18), from the lower edge of said buoyancy body (37) and down to and including the hood (13), spillage (28) can be collected and/or temporarily stored. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304192-A (GB)
Title: Water tank or cistern alarm
Inventor: PATTERSON RONALD
IPC: G01F23/70
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: A water tank/cistern alarm comprises a plastics float switch body 3 having a float 4 provided with a brass plate 5 arranged to engage two electrical contacts 6 connected by a battery 1 to an alarm buzzer 2 if the water level rises adjacent the overflow. A plurality of alarms, (FIG 1) may be located inside and outside a house.
Patent GB-2305423-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing apparatus
Inventor: CROWTHER IAN
IPC: B65D47/26
Filed: 1995-09-19
Abstract: An edible oil dispensing closure assembly (4) having a dip tube 40 is secured to a squeezable bottle (2) of edible oil. The assembly (4) includes a body member (6) which engages the neck (8) of the bottle (2). A rotary cap (10) has two operative angular positions, one in which oil can be poured from a first output orifice (18) and another in which oil can be sprayed from a second output orifice (14) with the aid of a nozzle (44). The cap is also capable of closing both the above orifices.
Patent GB-2294597-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: CROTON DAVID ALAN
IPC: H01R4/36
Filed: 1995-01-16
Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for connecting at least one conductor of a cable to the connector and to another conductor. The connector includes an open channel 8 to receive the cable and a sleeve 4 that is movable to enclose the cable in the channel. The sleeve 4 can slide along the connector between channel open and closed positions, while captured to the connector by a pin 14 and groove 12. Alternatively, the sleeve is resilient 47 and longitudinally slotted, to be sprung over the channel. A bridge cover 24, 51 can cover the channel and meet it with different angles of contact. The conductor is held in position by shear bolts 11, which can be staggered radially, and a second conductor can be provided into a through or blocked port 6 in a non open part 2, 55 of the connector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304891-A (GB)
Title: Collection and analysis of contaminants in an atmosphere
Inventor: TAKASUGA MASAMI
IPC: G01N1/24
Filed: 1996-08-23
Abstract: Surrounding atmosphere e.g. in a room, is sampled and/or analysed by aspirating first through a section 25 containing a gas permeable membrane tube 24 which removes gaseous contaminants by absorption into a contiguous absorbing liquid 25a. The atmosphere is then aspirated into liquid containing impingers 27 and 29 to remove particulate contaminants. Further disclosed is an automatic analysis apparatus comprising only impingers containing absorption liquid for removal of particulates and associated liquid transfer pumps with a controller for repetitive collection of particulates and their analysis.
Patent GB-2307372-A (GB)
Title: Data-dependent color display for vectorscopes
Inventor: KAFER WARREN G
IPC: H04N17/02
Filed: 1996-11-07
Abstract: A data-dependent color display for vector data separates chrominance from a video signal as a pair of orthogonal chrominance components P r , P b . The pair of chrominance components are used as addresses to access a vector memory 16 . An intensity value at the location within the vector memory accessed by the chrominance pair of addresses is incremented by each such access. During a display cycle the intensity values from the vector memory are converted into color values as a function of their locations within the vector memory. The color values are displayed in a display area on a display screen 24 to provide a colored vector display where the color at any point along the vector display is a function of the point's angular position with respect to a center of the display and distance from the center. A decay function may be applied periodically to the intensity values, and a varying color border may be provided for the display area eg for a picture-in-picture display, where the color at any point along the border is a function of that point's angular position with respect to the center. Alternatively the display area may be colored to represent color space and the intensity values are displayed in contrasting white or black against such background.
Patent GB-964812-A (GB)
IPC: A61B7/02
Abstract: 964,812. Stethescopes. J. B. FESTENSTEIN. Nov. 23, 1961 [Nov. 24, 1960], No. 41976/61. Heading A5R. The chest-piece or bell of a stethoscope comprises a central core movable relatively to an outer skirt to project therefrom, the core and skirt being engaged together by complemental screw threads. The core 5 and skirt 4 are formed with complemental quick screw threads 6. The core is connected to the stethescope body 8 by a screwed spigot 7, screw-thread of which is of opposite hand to the screw-thread 6. The outer end of the core is unthreaded to prevent disengagement of the parts 4 and 5.
Patent GB-2321866-A (GB)
Title: Jaw unit for use in a tong
Inventor: PIETRAS BERND-GEORG
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: A jaw unit 102 for use in a tong comprises jaw holders 105 and jaws 106 movable with respect to the jaw holders 105. The jaws 106 are slidably mounted on an arcuate track 108 provided on each jaw holder 105. A rotary fitted with such a jaw unit may be formed as a one-piece casting. The jaw or jaw holder may comprise a plurality of laminations.
Patent GB-2322128-A (GB)
Title: Part polymeric-part inorganic coagulant
Inventor: SASIA SANTOS PERU
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1997-02-18
Abstract: A coagulant is formed by the reaction of at least one inorganic coagulant with at least one polymer (preferably cationic) derived from one or more vinyl monomers. The inorganic coagulant may be an Al or Fe salt and the vinyl monomer may be selected from the group consisting of dimethylaminoethyl acrylate, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, diethylaminoethyl acrylate, diethylaminoethyl methacrylate, polydadmac, epichlorhydrin and dimethylamine. Preferably the process for forming the coagulant comprises maintaining a solution of the inorganic coagulant at 25-80‹C, adding the polymer(s) to the solution, stirring the solution for at least 15 minutes, cooling it and then filtering it. The mixed coagulant (ie coagulant compound) produced by this process contains an organic-inorganic chain and is suitable for clarifying drinking water.
Patent GB-2313918-A (GB)
Title: Linear magnetic field sensor
Inventor: MOHRI KANEO
IPC: G01R33/09
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: In a magnetic field sensor, an external magnetic field detecting element (3) e.g. an amorphous magnetic alloy wire or magnetoresistor is disposed between electrodes (2a,2b), and a current flows through the element (3). An external magnetic field to be detected Hex is detected in the axial direction of the element (3) by superimposing a biasing magnetic field Hb with the external field resulting in a change of a voltage V 0 across the ends of the amorphous magnetic element (3). Magnetized materials are used as the electrodes (2a, 2b) and a static magnetic field generated thereby functions as the biasing magnetic field Hb to linearize the sensor response.
Patent GB-2319565-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic system for working cylinders of construction equipment
Inventor: DENINOVICH LI ANATOLI
IPC: F15B11/00
Filed: 1997-07-14
Abstract: A hydraulic system for working cylinders of construction equipment is disclosed. The system allows oil to be smoothly drained from a chamber of a working cylinder A into an oil tank T through a first passage 1 or/and a second passage 2 without being resisted during an operation of the cylinder A. The system thus effectively and smoothly moves the working cylinder A while improving operational efficiency and operational speed of the cylinder A. When the system is used with a boom cylinder of a power excavator, the system effectively performs a boom-up or boom-down action without losing pressure.
Patent GB-2333171-A (GB)
Title: Thermometer coding circuitry
Inventor: SCHOFIELD WILLIAM GEORGE JOHN
IPC: H03M1/74
Filed: 1998-01-08
Abstract: Coding circuitry, for use in e.g. selecting cells of a cell array in a digital-to-analog converter, produces first and second sets of thermometer-coded output signals in dependence upon a binary input signal. As the input signal increases progressively in value from a first value to a second value, the first-set output signals are activated in a predetermined sequence and the second-set output signals are deactivated in a predetermined sequence. As the input signal increases progressively in value from the second value to a third value, the first-set output signals are deactivated in a predetermined sequence and the second-set output signals are activated in a predetermined sequence. Such coding circuitry reduces the numbers of output signals that change in response to changes in the input-signal value. In another embodiment the coding circuitry includes respective row, column and depth decoders each of which receives a respective part of a binary input word and derives therefrom a set of thermometer-coded selection signals. Such coding circuitry can enable selection of elements from amongst a large array of elements using only a small number of thermometer-coded signals.
Patent GB-2324374-A (GB)
Title: measuring residues present on the surface of circuit assemblies
Inventor: MUNSON TERRY L
IPC: G01N1/40
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: An extraction cell 11 is placed on the surface of the assembly in contact with the area to be tested for residues, and extraction fluid (preferably heated), is fed to the head 13 of the cell. After sufficient time for residues to be extracted, the fluid containing the extracted residues is transferred to measuring cell 21. In the preferred embodiment the measuring cell contains electrodes between which a voltage is applied, and the time from application of the voltage until a short occurs between the electrodes is determined as a measure of the amount of residues. Th extraction fluid is preferably saponified deionized water. The electrodes may be incorporated in the extraction cell 13. In an alternative embodiment, the extraction cell is used with a non-ionic extraction fluid, and any measuring technique, such as ion chromatography, HPLC, ICAP, GC-mass spec., CES or SEM/EDX may be used.
Patent GB-2335062-A (GB)
Title: Electronic pager
Inventor: DAVIS RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 1998-03-07
Abstract: A paging device is mounted within a holster (usually clipped to a belt or clothing) incorporating a telephone card and GPS for use by children or any other person. This gives patents and guardians the ability to contact children with important messages and ensures the wearer of the device has means to contact the caller. In extreme circumstances the wearer may activate the GPS beacon if he or she fears for his or her safety. Additionally certain parties may activate the 'beacon' to ascertain the wearer's location. This invention does not have the financial risks of young people carrying mobile telephones and has the additional benefit of the location of the wearer being available in extreme circumstances.
Patent GB-2324827-A (GB)
Title: Knobset
Inventor: WINARDI MICHAEL
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: A knobset having a deadbolt comprises a slide actuator 10 having a notch 28 and being linearly displaceable between retracted and advanced positions, and a spring-biased locking slide 32 so that a detent portion 30 is located within the notch when the actuator is at the advanced position. A blocking member 52 is biased upwards by a spring 72 so as to prevent displacement of the slide 32, and lowered to release the slide by energising a solenoid 48 by way of a transmitter T and receiver R. The knob may then be turned to open the door. Alternatively the door may be opened conventionally by a key which withdraws the actuator from the slide.
Patent GB-2328219-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for gas phase diffusion coating
Inventor: THOMA MARTIN
IPC: C23C10/00
Filed: 1998-07-08
Abstract: A process for diffusion coating of a workpiece 7 by transferring coating metal in the form of metal halide from a coating metal source 9a-c to the workpiece 7 where metal is deposited as a result of a chemical reaction. Gaseous reaction products return to the metal source 9a-c where further metal halide is formed and the cycle starts again. A temperature gradient between the workpiece 7 and coating metal source 9a-c, so that the latter is at as lower temperature, creates thermal convection which moves the gas within the reaction chamber. Apparatus in which this process may be performed includes a device 8 and 14 for producing the temperature gradient.
Patent GB-2330474-A (GB)
Title: Electronic program guide with video clips
Inventor: HONG SEUNG-HOON
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1998-10-06
Abstract: A set top box receives a broadcast signal including program service information and program guide information. This is demodulated 110 and the program guide signal is decoded and stored in a memory block 150 provided. In response to a program guide request signal 140 a program guide menu is organised 160 and displayed on a display means. If a motion picture selection signal 140 is input the motion picture relating to the program of interest in the guide is extracted from the memory block 150 and displayed. If a program selection signal 140 is input the decoded broadcast signal relating to the selected program is displayed.
Patent GB-2330858-A (GB)
Title: Windshield repair apparatus and methods
Inventor: BECKERT ADOLF F
IPC: B29C73/02
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: A windshield repair apparatus 10 has a bayonet arrangement 28, 30 for mounting an injector 12 to a support apparatus 14 which holds the injector relative to a windshield 160 for repair, the injector having a resilient fitting partially within its tip. The injector may be spring-biased within a slot formed in the support apparatus, the spring being mounted between the support apparatus and a flange on the injector. Also disclosed is a stopper 70 for the injector having two passages, one central 76 to receive a mechanical probe, one offset 78 connected to a sources of both positive and negative pressure.
Patent GB-2344865-A (GB)
Title: A slotted screwhead
Inventor: WELSH DERRICK
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 1998-12-17
Abstract: A screw has a head with a cruciform slot. One of the perpendicular arms of the slot is offset from the centre of the head.
Patent GB-2333785-A (GB)
Title: Remote actuation of downhole tools using vibration
Inventor: TUBEL PAULO
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: A communication system is disclosed enabling communication from a surface location to a downhole location where instructions communicated are executed. The system employs accelerometers to sense vibrations travelling within the annulus fluid or the tubing string. The accelerators provide signals representative of the vibration generated at the surface of the well to a microcontroller. The microcontroller is programmed to energize a nichrome element to actuate the downhole tool in response to a user-defined vibration sequence. The vibration sequence includes a defined number of vibration cycles. Each cycle includes alternating periods of vibration and no vibrations with each period lasting for a defined length of time. The user may program the parameters of the sequence and arm the vibration receiving unit on site through a hand held terminal that interfaces with the microcontroller.
Patent GB-2334620-A (GB)
Title: Dry etching semiconductor wafers
Inventor: SUMNITSCH FRANZ
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: Apparatus for dry etching a semiconductor wafer 28 comprises an etching chamber 10 having an inlet port 18 for etching gas, outlet ports 20 and a wafer support 24. A gas such as HF is supplied to the chamber to etch the oxide coating on the upper surface 28o of the wafer. The coating on the edge 28f of the wafer is also etched as well as part of the coating between the support 24 and the lower surface 28u of the wafer, thereby leaving a well defined circular coating on the bottom of the wafer.
Patent GB-2338638-A (GB)
Title: A rodent cage and feeding assembly
Inventor: GABRIEL GEORGE S
IPC: B01D46/10
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: A rodent cage 1 comprises a cage bottom 3, a bonnet 11 and a feeding assembly 23. The cage bottom has a plurality of integral side walls 12, a floor 13 and an open top end 16 with a continuous peripheral lip 8. The feeding assembly 23 comprises a frame 69 with at least one support 52 descending from the frame and a pair of flanges 39,39' which are received by recesses 35,35' in the peripheral lip. The supports are polygons with snap on bottoms, selectively connected to their lower ends which may comprise a food container 37 or a water bottle support 31. The bonnet includes a top 9 for covering the cage bottom with a perforated surface to allow air to pass into the cage through filters 7. A skirt on the top extends around the rim of the cage bottom's peripheral lip to create a seal. A lock for locking the cage top to the cage bottom comprises a lock bar which is rotatable from unlocked to locked position and a visual alert, which is visible when the lock is in the unlocked position.
Patent GB-2340818-A (GB)
Title: Knockdown pallet with a non slip surface
Inventor: ROWE JAMES JOHN
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 1999-08-13
Abstract: A pallet comprises a number of spaced elongate parallel bearers 10, across which are releasably secured a number of spaced elongate parallel stretchers disposed at 90{ to the bearers 10 and made of the same material. The stretcher being located on the bearer by cooperating ribs and grooves 14, to hold the bearers 10, and stretchers 12, at right angles to each other and secured by screws 32, or snapfit fasteners 46/48. The bearers have a raised land 15, to provide a support surface in the same plane as the stretchers. The bearers and stretchers are moulded or coated to provide a non slip cargo support surface.
Patent GB-2341348-A (GB)
Title: Anisotropic plasma etching of trenches in silicon by control of substrate temperature
Inventor: BECKER VOLKER
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: In the anisotropic plasma etching of trenches in a silicon layer or wafer, the relative etching speed in trenches having different width or depth-width ratios is adjusted by controlling the temperature of the silicon substrate. The temperature of the substrate 18 in a plasma chamber 10 is controlled within the range -100{C to +200{C by flowing refrigerant in line 24 through the substrate electrode 12. A helium gas cushion 19 provides thermal coupling between the electrode and the substrate. The temperature across the substrate may have local variations provided by differential heating or cooling. Other means of temperature control include nitrogen cooling, electric heating or using a Peltier element.
Patent GB-2345640-A (GB)
Title: Urine collection device
Inventor: CAWOOD CHARLES DAVID
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1999-10-28
Abstract: A urinary drainage bag (11) that can be worn by a patient with the bag suspended from a waist-encircling belt (12). The device includes an inlet tube (20) for connection to a urethral catheter and a valve-equipped drain tube (25) that extends downwardly from the bag when the drain tube is in use. When not in use the drain tube (25) may be placed in an upwardly-facing raised position against the bag's front wall (11a), and a retaining strap (30) is located across the front wall (11a) for holding the drain tube (25) in its raised position. Spot attachments (31) that secure the ends (30b) of the strap (30) to the bag's front wall (11a) also secure the front and rear walls (11a, 11b) of the bag together, thereby performing multiple functions of limiting bulging of the bag in use, reducing sloshing of the bag's contents, and securing the retaining strap (30) (and the raised drainage tube (25)) in place.
Patent GB-2357113-A (GB)
Title: Remedial reinforcement of foundations and walls
Inventor: HANDLEY VICTOR
IPC: E02D37/00
Filed: 1999-12-09
Abstract: A method is described of strengthening foundations or walls (1) of a structure, which includes creating a bore in the structure, passing a reinforcing wire (5) through the bore and tensioning the wire (5), thereby placing the structure under compression. Preferably tension is applied to the wire (5) by tensioning jacks, whereby the wire is locked against end plates (6) by wedged anchorages (7). The bore may have a diameter of 25 mm, the wire (5) 15 mm and the tensioning force applied to the structure can be in the range of 50-100 kN.
Patent GB-191111869-A (GB)
IPC: F16K31/50
Abstract: 11,869. Foster, W. H. May 17. Actuating; plug lift valves; sliding valves; leakage, preventing. - Comprises a construction of valve of the type described in Specification 897/74. The valve 2 is operated by a screwed spindle 3 working within a tapped plug 6 passing through a stuffing-box 5' in the bonnet 5. Screwed to the plug 6 is a cap 7, which is secured to the plug by a screwed pin 9 and bears on a ring 8 in the stuffing-box. A handle 10 is fastened to the cap 7 by a screw 11 which passes through an aperture in a disk 12 resting in a recess in the handle. The lower end 6<2> of the plug 6 is of conical shape and engages with a corresponding shoulder on the casing to form a fluid-tight joint. The valve shown is of the sliding type, but any form of non-rotating lift valve may be employed. Wear of the plug 6 can be taken up by unscrewing the pin 9 and screwing the cap 7 further on to the plug.