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Patent GB-2267972-A (GB)
Title: A method of testing the electrical conductivity of a connection between an integrated circuit device and a circuit board to which the device is connected
Inventor: LAING MARK ALEXANDER
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 1993-05-24
Abstract: A method of testing a connection (15) between an integrated circuit device (9) and a circus board (7) comprises applying via the board different potentials to the connection (15) and a further connection (13) and using a probe (5) adjacent the device (9) to sense indirectly current in the current path in the device between the two connections. The probe (5) may be an inductor in a tuned-circuit amplifying arrangement (Fig 5 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268090-A (GB)
Title: Mixing and homogenising apparatus
Inventor: SULAIMAN BRIAN
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: Mixing and homogenising apparatus comprises a tubular passageway and a multiplicity of twisted laminar mixing elements arranged therein, the elements being selected from three or more distinct configurations.
Patent GB-2270198-A (GB)
Title: A piezoelectric actuator.
Inventor: BRILL MICHAEL
IPC: H01L41/083
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator 10 has piezoelectric ring shaped elements 12 which are combined by means of a fastening device 14 into a mechanically prestressed column of piezoelectric elements. The fastening device 14 has a rod element 18 which extends through the central space 16 of the column of piezoelectric elements, and which has on its two end portions 20, 22 fastening members 24 pressing against the adjacent piezoelectric elements 12. At least one of the fastening members 24 is provided with a prestressing element 28 which consists of a shape memory alloy and which upon suitable temperature change T changes shape mechanically prestressing the column of piezoelectric elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270113-A (GB)
Title: Hinge mechanism for child safety gate
Inventor: WATKINS BARRY JAMES
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 1993-08-31
Abstract: A hinge mechanism having a first 2 and a second 4 member, the first member 2 forming part of the gate support and the second member 4 forming part of the gate, said first and second members being pivotally connected such that in a given relative position the first and second members interengage to restrict further pivotal motion. The two members are interconnected by means of a spring loaded piston 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270550-A (GB)
Title: Chain drive mechanism having improved noise reduction
Inventor: SUZUKI TADASU
IPC: F16H55/30
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: Noise produced by a chain drive mechanism is significantly reduced by providing elastic bodies such as rubber rings 22 on at least one face of a sprocket 21, with the rubber rings dimensioned so that they are not contacted by the chain 23 as the sprocket rotates. The rubber rings absorb sprocket vibration and are as effective in reducing noise as are conventional rubber rings which are contacted by link plates of a chain to alleviate the effects of collision shocks. Since the rings need not be contacted by the chain, it is possible to reduce their thicknesses so that the sprocket can be utilized in restricted spaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282175-A (GB)
Title: Vented tank with barrier to animal ingress
Inventor: UNDERWOOD JAMES ROBERT
IPC: F16L57/00
Filed: 1993-09-09
Abstract: A tank has a vent pipe with a removable pipe section (11) which sealingly engages the remainder of the vent pipe. A screen (19) is positioned across the lumen (14) of the pipe section (11) to present a barrier to ingress of animals through the vent pipe and into the tank. The removable pipe section (11) has a collar (15, 16) slidably mounted on the pipe section (11) at respective ends (12, 13). Each collar (15, 16) has a first O-ring (17) sealingly engaging the collar to the pipe section (11), a second O-ring (18) sealingly engaging the collar with the remainder of the vent pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286608-A (GB)
Title: W.C. cistern with tiltably-mounted container
Inventor: PARTRIDGE RICHARD ALAN
IPC: E03D1/20
Filed: 1994-02-14
Abstract: A W.C. cistern contains an internal tilting reservoir (1) mounted inside a casing (9). The tilting reservoir avoids use of syphonic action water flush; consequently needs no valving or lift-flap mechanism, apart from a normal ballcock device for filling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289743-A (GB)
Title: Diverter valve
Inventor: CLAPHAM CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: F16K11/02
Filed: 1994-04-05
Abstract: A diverter valve 26 switching a flow of powder material between a return conduit and a delivery conduit consists of a body 40 having a bifurcated internal passage 42 leading from one inlet 28 to two outlets 24, 32. Each of the two outlet branches pass through a chamber 44, 46 via an elastic sleeve 48, 50 which may be selectively pinched, upon application of fluid pressure into a port 52 or 54, to stem flow in the branch. The valve can be connected to a plasma spray head 12 to avoid material waste by stemming material flow when the plasma gun is off-target. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290707-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical uses of Amphotericin B
Inventor: STANKOV GEORGI
IPC: A61K31/35
Filed: 1994-06-28
Abstract: The use of Amphotericin B for preparing a orally, intranasally or topically applicable pharmaceutical composition useful for the stimulation of bodycells of a human patient in the treatment or prevention of a variety of diseases: e.g.:     a) viral or bacterial infections, b) diseases associated with an impaired function of XC class I and II and/or other integral proteins,   c) cholesterol associated diseases,   d) cancer,   e) ulcers,   f) degenerative diseases, or useful in wound-healing.r
Patent GB-2279630-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic power steering system with damping valves
Inventor: ROMER MATTHIAS
IPC: B62D5/12
Filed: 1994-07-04
Abstract: Damping valves are included in the connections between the conduits (6), 7 from the steering valve to the piston/cylinder assist unit 8. Each damping valve has valve plates 21, 22 cooperating with a perforated disc 16 which may be clamped by threaded ring 12, figure 2, between opposed bearing surfaces 11, 15. Alternatively, figure 4, the disc 16 may fit inside a cylindrical mouthpiece 10, the valve having a central hollow rivet which is clamped by bolt 28. Assembly is simplified, using standard parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292797-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable air vent for a vehicle interior
Inventor: BROWN DAVID GEOFFREY
IPC: B60H1/34
Filed: 1994-09-02
Abstract: The air vent comprises a duct 30 having an outlet vent 39 and an adjustable member 32 comprising an air deflector 35, 36 for controlling the direction of air flow through the outlet vent 39 and a closure member 37 for interrupting flow completely. The adjustable member 32 comprises two elongate vanes 35, 36 which are inclined relative to each other and a closure member 37 having a periphery which is of substantially complementary shape to the cross-sectional shape of the duct. The two vanes 35, 36 are spaced apart with the closure member 37 therebetween. The vanes 35, 38 are also inclined relative to each other to provide a funnel-effect on air flowing therebetween. The outlet vent itself is provided with fixed horizontal and transverse vanes (Fig. 9, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295240-A (GB)
Title: Producing permanent images
Inventor: ORMANDY JEFFREY LEE
IPC: G03F7/12
Filed: 1994-11-12
Abstract: A permanent image (6) is produced on a piece of glass, marble, granite or similar material. A solution (3) which is curable by ultraviolet light is applied to the piece of material on which the image (6) is to be produced. The desired image is produced on a transparent sheet of acetate (5) by photocopier or laser printer or photographically. The sheet bearing the image is placed on top of the solution (3) and the piece of material irradiated by ultraviolet light lamp (8) in a parabolic reflector (9) thus curing those parts of the solution not obscured by the image. Uncured solution is removed to produce the image on the piece of material. The image may optionally then be sandblasted before removing the cured material thereby making a permanent image in the piece of material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299535-A (GB)
Title: A pedal for a vehicle and a method of manufacture of a vehicle pedal
Inventor: RACKHAM RICHARD ALAN
IPC: B21C23/14
Filed: 1995-03-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacture of a pedal (40) for a vehicle comprising the step of extruding material (18) through a die (10; 11; 12) where the pedal (40) is formed with a part which has a cross-section defined by the die (10; 11; 12), the defined cross-section being a cross-section taken on a plane which is perpendicular to a pivotal axis of the pedal (40) when in use. The extruded section 21 may then be cut to form individual pedals.
Patent GB-2300654-A (GB)
Title: Shear reinforcement for reinforced concrete
Inventor: PILAKOUTAS KYPROS
IPC: E04C5/06
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: A shear failure reinforcing system for structural elements, in which thin elongate strips of high stiffness material are anchored around a layer of conventional reinforcement, and/or are anchored around a plurality of layers of conventional reinforcement, such that the strips tie the element and improve its resistance to shear failure.
Patent GB-2291613-A (GB)
Title: Welding springs to apertured grills
Inventor: YANAI KUNIHIKO
IPC: B23K31/02
Filed: 1995-07-26
Abstract: Four springs 3 to be accurately welded to an apertured grill 1 for a cathode ray tube without disordering the relative position of pin holes in each of the springs even though simultaneous welding is not carried out. Springs 3 are welded in advance to spring holders 111 of a lower lateral member 103 and right and left vertical members 105 in such a way that their pin holes 307 are positioned at the indexed locations. The remaining spring 3 is set in position in such a way that its hole 307 is positioned at the indexed location to cause the relative positions of the pin holes 307 of the three welded springs 3 to coincide with the relative arrangement of pins 505 of lower, right and left skirts 503 of the panel 5; and then the remaining spring is welded to the spring holder 111 of the upper lateral member 103. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304744-A (GB)
Title: Flanged structural members
Inventor: BYFIELD MICHAEL PATRICK
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 1995-08-31
Abstract: A structural member such as a beam column, rolled steel joist or bearing pile, comprising a longitudinally extending planar web 102 and including a first pair of longitudinally extending flanges 104 substantially orthogonal to the web, each flange being longitudinally connected to the web by a respective web arm 103 extending from a longitudinal edge of the web. The web arms extend from the edges of the web at an angle to the plane of the web and thereby substantially increase the strength of the member on its minor axis for only a small loss in strength of the member on its major axis.
Patent GB-2306733-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: HIPPERSON GERRY
IPC: B60R25/104
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: A security device for a valuable target such as a vehicle, premises or object comprising: at least one sensor 12, 13 adapted for location in or on a target so that in the event of the sensor detecting an infringing event such as unauthorised access to, use of, the target the sensor switches from a first quiescent state to a second signal generating state; at least one signal emitter 14, 15 adapted for switching between an off-state when the emitter is quiescent and a second state when the emitter is enabled to emit a distinctive output; and a control unit 16 linked to: the or each sensor and adapted to detect the state of the sensor at least when the sensor is in the signal generating state; and the or each emitter and adapted to switch the or each emitter to its second state in accordance with a pre-determined program when the control unit detects that the or at least one sensor is in a signal generating state. Typically a signal emitter serves to emit smoke, light signal or sound signal when the emitter is enabled. The invention extends to a motor vehicle equipped with the security device. The control unit 16 may also be linked to an electronic engine control system 20 and to a switch 21 governing the vehicles's lights.
Patent GB-2296693-A (GB)
Title: Refuse collection vehicle engine control
Inventor: MARKS JAMES EDWARD
IPC: B65F3/00
Filed: 1995-12-29
Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle in which an engine 14 is kinematically connected to the driving wheels 12 by a transmission 15 and an hydraulically operated compaction device for compacting refuse is supplied with hydraulic fluid by a pump 25 driven by the engine 14. The engine has a speed control actuator 27 which is responsive to a first signal indicative of a load on the hydraulic pump and a resultant power demand on the engine to cause the actuator to provide an engine speed above a predetermined value. The actuator is also responsive to a second signal provided in response to the transmission being in a driving mode or to incipient engagement of drive to provide an engine speed below the predetermined value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300439-A (GB)
Title: Diverless flowline connection system
Inventor: COX DAVID S
IPC: E21B41/04
Filed: 1996-05-02
Abstract: A diverless flowline connection system for connecting a flowline to a subsea wellhead or other subsea structure is used with a remotely operated vehicle. The diverless flowline connection system includes a frame assembly 22 including clamping arms 30 for mounting the frame assembly to the flowline. A pair of winches 36 are mounted to the frame assembly. Each winch includes a winch line for attachment to the wellhead to which the flowline is to be connected. Each winch is independently controlled so that the lateral position of the flowline may be variously adjusted by controlling each of the winches. The diverless flowline connection system is of modular design to accommodate a wide variety of flowline diameters. The connection system can also be used to pull from the wellhead. Winch line guillotines are provided for severing the winch lines and the clamping arms release the flowline in the event of hydraulic system failure.
Patent GB-2302850-A (GB)
Title: Driving axle for an industrial truck
Inventor: APPLEDORN MATTHIAS
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 1996-06-10
Abstract: An industrial truck, e.g. a fork-lift truck, has a driving axle with an axle housing (3a, 3b, 3c) fixed to the truck frame (2) at two mounting locations (1, 13). A rotor (10) of an electric motor is within the housing and drives wheels, on wheel flanges (7), through a differential (15) and spur gears (5). At one end at least the rotor (10) is mounted rotatably on a bearing bracket (17) detachably fixed to the axle housing (3a, 3b, 3c). The arrangement is such that removal of wheel hub housing (4) allows removal of the bearing bracket (17), bearing (11), rotor (10) and propeller shaft (9) without it being necessary to remove the driving axle from the frame of the truck.
Patent GB-2314733-A (GB)
Title: Improved HLR with cascaded databases
Inventor: PRICE DAVID
IPC: H04W92/02
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: In a mobile telephone network, a home location database 17 comprises at least two home location registers (HLR) 17a+b, amongst which subscriber data is allocated. Routing of requests to the correct HLR is simplified by routing all such requests to the original or master HLR 17a and only forwarding requests to the supplementary HLR 17b when the required data is not present on the master HLR. This avoids the need for changes in the existing system routing plan when the subscriber data needs to be expanded to, or split over, more than one database. The master HLR may be used to store only the details of frequent system users, thereby speeding up call connections by reducing loading on the master HLR. In a further embodiment the two HLRs form a mutually boosting pair (fig.8) wherein each HLR functions as a master and cascaded HLR in order to limit the extra loading which would otherwise occur on the master.
Patent GB-2305409-A (GB)
Title: Power-assisted steering rotary control valve
Inventor: KIKUSHIMA SHIGERU
IPC: B62D5/083
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: A hydraulic fluid-pressure control valve 54 for power-assisted steering has a flow resister for suppressing high-frequency noise. The flow resister is disposed between an inflow port 64 connected to the pump 66 and inlet apertures of supply passages opening to a circumferential peripheral groove 78 of an outer valve body 58 communicating with the inflow port 64. The flow resisters can take the form of wire rings 172, 174 and 176 positioned in the bottom of the groove 78 or can take the form of a wire mesh, either wrapped around the bottom of the groove or as individual plugs in each inlet.
Patent GB-2305610-A (GB)
Title: An absorbent dressing, with apertures into which the absorbent can expand
Inventor: ROSE JOHN
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: An absorbent article such as a wound dressing having at least one aperture in at least one surface thereof, the apertures define a space for the absorbent article to expand into as it absorbs fluid. The expansion of the material into such spaces reduces the net outward expansion of the layer and so helps to reduce lifting of dressings with relatively inextensible backing layers. The apertures may be formed by cutting or around spacers placed in the dressing mould while the absorbent is in a flowable state.
Patent GB-2307405-A (GB)
Title: Mobile hair stylists salon
Inventor: EDWARDS KAREN LEE
IPC: A45D20/44
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: A mobile modular hair salon 10 includes a wheeled carriage 14 which supports a hair dryer 16, height adjustable on mountings 62, and a detachable workbox 18 containing hairdressing equipment and materials. The cabinet of the dryer contains a motor and heater elements. In use the box 18 is removed from the carriage and placed on a worksurface and the dryer is used in place on the carriage.
Patent GB-2312733-A (GB)
Title: Plasma injection apparatus for ammunition
Inventor: KRUMM HERBERT
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A plasma injection apparatus consists of a multi-part propellant chargecase (20) and an attached container (10) with plasma material (9). The case comprises a cartridge base(4), an insulated electrode (3) and an insulation (1) which at the same time forms an obturator (2). The insulated electrode (3) is situated in the cartridge base (4). in another embodiment, the base (4) is made of non-conducting material. The insulation (1) on the cartridge base (4) and also the insulation (1') between cartridge base (4) and electrode (3) may be produced in one operation by casting flexible plastics of the low-shrinkage type,
Patent GB-2317426-A (GB)
Title: A disc brake assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM JULIAN THOMAS
IPC: F16D65/847
Filed: 1997-08-04
Abstract: The disc brake assembly comprises a brake disc 10 arranged within a heat shield 30 which includes a rotary part 32 mounted, in use, on a vehicle wheel for rotation with the disc 10 and a fixed part 34 mounted, in use, on a fixed part of the vehicle. The rotary part 32 induces centrifugal movement of air through passageways (44, Figure 1), and the fixed part 34 defines a duct 69 through air passes from inlet 64 to outlet 68 on forward movement of the vehicle. Such movement of the air cools the heat shield which can act as a receptor for heat radiated by the disc as well as shielding adjacent components such as the wheel and tyre. The disc 10 may be of reduced thickness or made from a light weight material as heat is readily dissipated by the heat shield 30.
Patent GB-2317687-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulating housing
Inventor: STANTON JOHN EDWIN
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: A thermally insulating housing (10) is collapsible for retention in an envelope-like package. When erect the housing provides an insulating enclosure for a comestible (food or drink). The housing (10) comprises a rigid base member (12), a flexible wall (15) upstanding - in the erect state of the housing - from the perimeter of the base member (12), and a collar (20) extending around the end of the flexible wall opposite the rigid base member (12). The housing (10) collapses when the base member (12) and collar (20) are urged towards one another. A closure member (22) cooperable with the collar (20) may be pivotally attached to the collar (20) or be removable, e.g. screw-threadably, from off the collar. The housing may accommodate a sealed unit (25) of gel e.g. monopropylene glycol, for cooling purposes. The closure member may incorporate a replica of a ring-pull tab (23) of a conventional can of beverage. The flexible wall (15) may be externally printed also to represent a conventional can of beverage, for promotional and/or marketing purposes. The housing may be non-circular in shape.
Patent GB-2319545-A (GB)
Title: Retrievable whipstock assembly
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN P
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 1997-11-17
Abstract: A retrievable whipstock assembly 10, for use in a well-bore, comprises a collapsible anchor assembly A actuated by an actuator mounted to the whipstock body and a lock mechanism on said actuator mechanism to selectively hold the anchor assembly when the whipstock is in use or to release the anchor assembly when the whipstock is to be retrieved. A running tool R, is attached to the whipstock 10 via holes 50 and relative movement between rod (38, figs. 1B and 1D) and the whipstock 10 causes the pivoting out of the anchors A at the lower end of the whipstock. Inserts (30, figs. 1D and 2D) and carbide teeth (36, figs. 1D and 2D) are attached to the anchor assembly and engage the sides of the well-bore. The setting force is trapped by spring-loaded wedges or slip locks 54, 56. The whipstock assembly 10 can be released and retrieved through tubing by undermining the wedges 54, 56. Use of an upwards force provided by a retrieval tool breaks a shear pin and segment 66 is pulled out from between holders 58, 60 clear of block (42, fig.3B), holders 58, 60 collapse inwardly thus releasing the bite of slip locks 54, 56.
Patent GB-2331916-A (GB)
Title: Nut cracker
Inventor: TABONE JASON ANTHONY
IPC: A47J43/26
Filed: 1997-12-05
Abstract: A nut cracker comprises epicyclic gearing for transmitting an amplified force from pivotally-interconnected hand levers 1, 2 to a nut-contacting pivotally-mounted tongue 3 and nut-breaking blade 4. Tongue 3 has teeth which can mesh with teeth on a carrier 7' of planet gears 6 so as to lock the carrier. Hand lever 2 is connected to sun gear 5' and the ring gear 9 is connected to the breaking blade 4.
Patent GB-2333943-A (GB)
Title: Personal article with interchangeable ornamentation
Inventor: AL-BAYOUK HUSSAM ATA
IPC: A45D8/00
Filed: 1998-02-03
Abstract: A personal article such as an item of jewellery (eg pendant 1), hair ornament, pen, watch or toothbrush is provided with an attachment point (eg slideway 4) for receiving an ornamental attachment 2 having a complementary attachment means 3 and which is selected from a set of of such attachments. The attachments in the set differ visually and may be cartoon characters, letters, words, symbols or geometric shapes.
Patent GB-2318369-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable storage chamber
Inventor: PAGE GEORGE
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: Apparatus primarily for the storage of a motor vehicle comprises a base sheet 10, an inner cover sheet 11 defining in combination with the base sheet 10 a storage chamber and an outer cover sheet 12 substantially wholly overlying the inner cover sheet. The inner and outer cover sheets are joined together around their peripheral edges and are at least partially releasable from the base sheet, so as to give access to the interior of the storage chamber. At least one fan assembly 19 is provided to drive air from the external ambient into the storage chamber so as to inflate it and air is allowed slowly to leak out of that chamber, either directly or indirectly through the space between the inner and outer cover sheets 11 and 12, to the external ambient. The space between the inner and outer cover sheets may be inflated by air bleeding from the storage chamber into that space, or that space may separately be inflated.