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Patent GB-2276457-A (GB)
Title: Integrated multichannel pressure measuring system and corresponding measuring process
Inventor: LOPEZ CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01L27/00
Filed: 1994-03-14
Abstract: In order to study the aerodynamic phenomena occurring around structures of an aircraft, particularly during ground and flight tests, an automated multichannel pressure measuring system is proposed. This system, which is entirely contained in a very small box or case (10), incorporates pressure transducers (14) and processing software (54) to correct the values supplied by said transducers for offset and sensitivity errors. A multichannel or multiway valve (32) places the system in a blowing or blasting state purging the circuits in the case of rain. In this state, it is possible to check the satisfactory operation of the transducers and carry out their calibration. Therefore the frequency with which recalibration of the system has to take place in the laboratory is greatly reduced. Advantageously, the transducers (14) are temperature-controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278047-A (GB)
Title: Paint brush cleaning
Inventor: MEZELI KARIM JUSTIN
IPC: B08B3/10
Filed: 1994-05-23
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus e.g. for paint brushes comprises upper and lower compartments and utilises air blown via nozzles 25 past brushes 33 suspended in a cleaning liquid to agitate the liquid around the brushes. Dirty liquid may be filtered by inverting the apparatus to drain the liquid through a filter 14 mounted in a lid section 10. The liquid may be collected in the lid then returned to the cleaning compartment via pipe 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291149-A (GB)
Title: Braking device for a baby carriage
Inventor: MCNAMARA MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B62B9/08
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: A braking device for a baby carriage includes a rubber brake pad (4, figure 3) which, in use, is released from its spring biased braking engagement with a wheel by squeezing the brake handle 1 against the main carriage handle 2 <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281154-A (GB)
Title: Drainage construction for electrical connection box
Inventor: KAWAKITA SHINJI
IPC: H01R9/24
Filed: 1994-07-25
Abstract: In a drainage construction for an electrical connection box in which bus bars are accommodated, tabs (11) projecting from the bus bars pass through holes (10c) of a lower casing (10) of the box for connection to a wiring harness, the improvement comprising: the holes (10c) including a main section (10f) and a drainage section (10d); the main section (10f) having a shape substantially identical with a cross-sectional shape of each of the tabs (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281235-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic sifter with guide vanes in air-outflow chamber
Inventor: KEUSCHNIGG JOSEF
IPC: B07B11/06
Filed: 1994-08-18
Abstract: Pneumatic sifter having a device (50) for supplying sift material, where appropriate in common with sifting air, to a rotationally symmetrical sifting chamber (100) enclosing a centrally disposed air-outflow chamber (200), and having a coarse-grain drain (60). In order to keep the flow resistances low as the air enters into the air-outflow chamber (200), there are disposed at uniform reciprocal angular intervals guide vanes (30) reaching into the air-outflow chamber, these guide vanes reaching roughly over the axial extent of the sifting chamber (100). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283236-A (GB)
Title: Making a magnesium aluminium spinel
Inventor: VAN ZYL ARNOLD
IPC: C01F7/162
Filed: 1994-10-05
Abstract: A method of making a magnesium/aluminium spinel compound having the formula Mg(1+x)Al(2+y)O4 in which 0 </= x </= 0.2 and 0 </= y </= 0.35 comprises mixing together particulate aluminium metal and a magnesium-containing component selected from magnesium oxide and precursors thereof, and heating the mixture to 800 - 1150 DEG C in an oxidising environment to cause oxidation of at least part of the aluminum followed by further heating to 1150 - 1350 DEG C in the oxidising environment to cause aluminum oxide and magnesium oxide in the admixture to react together to form the spinel.
Patent GB-2286212-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic jar
Inventor: ROBERTS BILLY JAMES
IPC: E21B31/113
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: There is disclosed a double-acting hydraulic jar having upper and lower detent pressure chambers having upper and lower restrictions, respectively, formed on the inner diameter of its outer tubular member and through which upper and lower detent means carried about the outer diameter of the inner tubular member may be moved in order to impart either an up or down jar. The upper and lower jar mechanisms are both double-acting and act in tandem to double the load capacity of the jar without increasing the pressures in the pressure chambers.
Patent GB-2285502-A (GB)
Title: Fitting for electrical lamps
Inventor: VEERMEER CHRISTIAN JULIAN
IPC: F21V21/02
Filed: 1995-01-09
Abstract: An electrical fitting is disclosed which includes a housing for fitting into a recess provided in an outside corner defined by two meeting building walls of a building, or into an inside corner defined by two meeting building walls of a building. The housing includes two side walls provided at an angle to each other, an upper wall and a bottom wall, the walls defining a chamber in the housing with an open front face; at least one joining formation provided on the housing for joining an electrical conduit leading into the chamber of the housing; and a connection formation for connecting a cover plate to the housing for closing the open front face of the housing.
Patent GB-2300469-A (GB)
Title: Chilling cartons
Inventor: PIERCE RAYMOND SIDNEY
IPC: F25D3/12
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: In the chilling of ice cream or frozen desserts in cartons (6) carbon dioxide stored in a store (1) under conditions of low temperature and high pressure is released under ambient conditions to convert to the solid phase to produce dry ice. The dry ice is directed via a chute (3) to a support (2) on which a container (5) holding cartons (6) is supported to fill interstices (7) between adjacent cartons. Product is thereby chilled from inside the container rather than outside thus facilitating the chilling process and reducing required static cold store capacity.
Patent GB-2293048-A (GB)
Title: Snap-acting spring switch element
Inventor: BENNETT JOHN MARVIN
IPC: H01H5/18
Filed: 1995-08-29
Abstract: A snap-acting bistable spring element 20 for an electric switch such as a thermostat has a head 46 mounting a movable contact thereon, and a pair of arms 48 extending outwardly from the head and spaced apart from one another at their distal ends opposite the head. The arms are fixed to a first terminal blade 16 only along laterally inner edge margins 62 of their distal ends in a configuration deflected from the relaxed position so as to stress the switch element making it capable of snapping between circuit open and circuit closed positions for a wide variety of preset contact gaps. A toggle blade 50 extends outwardly from the head 46 from a location between the arms 48 and is movable by a switch actuator to snap the spring switch element between its two positions. The spring switch element is also capable of maintaining high contact force around the switch point. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304660-A (GB)
Title: Stands for wheeled vehicles
Inventor: CHILDS JOHN WINSTON
IPC: B62M3/08
Filed: 1995-08-31
Abstract: A stand for a wheeled vehicle comprises a frame to which is pivotably mounted a first wheel engagement member 37 positioned in the path of a wheel entering the stand and pivotable by the wheel to cause the engagement member 37 to come into contact with a rear surface of that wheel as the wheel enters and moves into the stand. The front of the wheel then locates within a second engagement member 24. The stand may be wheel-mounted to enable vehicles to be transported.
Patent GB-2304686-A (GB)
Title: Valves and liquid supply systems
Inventor: ILES RAYMOND NORREYS
IPC: A61M3/02
Filed: 1995-09-09
Abstract: Apparatus for irrigating and/or educating a bladder 10 comprises a stand 11, a drip bag 12, a feed line 13, a valve 14 for the feed line 13, a catheter 15, a drain line 16 and a valve 17 disposed in the drain line 16. The valves 14 and 17 are controlled by box 18. The valves 14 and 17 included inlet and outlet seats (28, 29, figure 2) at respective ends of the chamber 27 and an element(24, figure 2) which can be alternately seated on seats 29 and 28 to all to allow the chamber 27 to first fill with a known volume of liquid and then release that volume. The rate at which the valve element 24 is reciprocated is controlled by the box 18, actuating an electromagnet to move the valve element.
Patent GB-2304886-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for heating a sugar solution
Inventor: SORENSEN OWEN
IPC: F23D14/02
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a mixing chamber 16 adapted to receive a first gas from a first gas source 13 and a second gas from a second gas source 12, the first gas containing oxygen and the second gas comprising a fuel, and to mix the first and second gases to form a mixture of gases; first and second means 20,18 for controlling the respective flow rates of the first and second gases into the mixing chamber; means 24 for regulating the flow rate of the mixture of gases from the mixing chamber; and ignition means 22, downstream of the regulating means, adapted to ignite the mixture of gases.
Patent GB-2301942-A (GB)
Title: Lever switch
Inventor: AIMI MITSUO
IPC: H01H21/18
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: A lever switch comprises a casing with an open top, a terminal 3 having a stationary contact 3a provided on the inside of the casing, an operating lever 5 in the open top of the casing pivotally supported on an upper part of the casing and a resiliently deformable contact piece 4 disposed under the operating lever 5 so as to be rotatable therewith and having a movable contact 4c for slidably engaging the stationary contact 3a.
Patent GB-2304678-A (GB)
Title: Stamp incorporating electronic article surveillance technology
Inventor: CRITELLI MICHAEL
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 1996-09-03
Abstract: An article (10) such as a postage stamp includes a substrate layer (12) having an indicator of value or class thereon; an adhesive layer; and "switch" (14, 16) attached to one of the substrate layer and the adhesive layer. The "switch" is activatable to produce a signal in the presence of a first magnetic field and deactivatable to prevent detection of the signal. The stamp may be employed in a mail processing system where mailpieces are fed to a facer canceller where the stamp is magnetically authenticated and then deactivated to prevent reuse without payment to the postal or other issuing authority. The "switch" comprises elongated magnetically soft elements (14) which produce the authenticating signal in the presence of the first magnetic field, and semi-hard magnetic wires (16) which become magnetised in a second magnetic field stronger than the first thereby deactivating the switch and thus cancelling the stamp. The facer canceller may initially sort mailpieces having such stamps from other mailpieces. A visual cancellation mark may also be applied to the cancelled stamps.
Patent GB-2323372-A (GB)
Title: An effervescent laundry detergent composition
Inventor: ASKEW STEWART CLIVE
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 1997-03-20
Abstract: A low density detergent composition, containing sulphate and containing an acidic dispersing aid, combined with an alkaline source, which are capable of reacting together to produce a gas, is suitable for use in laundry washing methods. The alkali is preferably a carbonate and the acid may be citric, glutaric, tartaric, succinic, adipic, monosodium phosphate or boric.
Patent GB-2315420-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing analyser
Inventor: WEBER LEO L
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1997-07-24
Abstract: An apparatus for use in analysing a golfer's swing comprises a golf club with sensors to detect the torsion and flexure of the shaft during the swing. The flexing may be measured in the direction of the swing and transversely to it. A computer can be used to analyse the signals from the sensors and a trigger signal (eg when the torsional and flexing forces are at pre-determined values) can operate a separate recording device to record instantaneous data relating to the golfer's swing (eg triggering the activation of a strobe and a camera to record position of the golfer).
Patent GB-2315453-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable resin molded article
Inventor: HASHITANI TAKAFUMI
IPC: B29C67/24
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: A biodegradable resin molded article molded from a kneaded material obtained by kneading, melting or mixing a biodegradable resin raw material and at least one of a biodegradable additive and an additive made of a substance existing in the nature, an injection molded article of a biodegradable resin containing a biodegradable resin and an anti-biotic substance, a molded article of a resin composition consisting of a polymer material having an ester bond in the polymer main chain thereof and an alkali or acid component in an amount effective for neutralizing an acidic or alkaline component contained in the polymer material, and a resin molded article having a layer of a biodegradable resin, and a layer of a photolytic resin covering the resin layer and containing an antibiotic.
Patent GB-2329760-A (GB)
Title: Antenna automatic drive arrangement
Inventor: LEE HAN-SANG
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 1997-11-04
Abstract: An automatically extending and retracting antenna arrangement comprises an electric motor drive system with means for controlling the activation, de-activation and direction of the motor 20. The control means detects a signal which indicates a desire to start or stop a communication and based on which it automatically provides a drive signal to the motor 20. The drive signal is only provided for a preset-time which is suitable for fully extending or retracting the antenna 38. The control means further checks the load condition of the motor 20, whilst it is in use, and will interrupt the drive signal supply for a time if an overload condition is detected. Also disclosed is an automatic antenna drive arrangement comprising a motor 20 and gear unit 26 which allows it to drive conventional antennae. The gear unit 6 may include members 32, 34 made of rubber which are in tight contact with the antenna 38 and a rubber mounting or support 36 may be included for shock and vibration absorption. The drive arrangement may be protected from mechanical or electrical damage due to the presence of external forces and may be used in a portable communication device.
Patent GB-2319577-A (GB)
Title: Connector for small diameter pipes
Inventor: FUKAYA KAZUMI
IPC: F16L37/12
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: The connector comprises a body defining a small diameter chamber 3' with a seal 6 and bush 7, a large diameter chamber 3 and a tube connecting spigot 2 at a front end, notched window groove portions 1' pierced on opposing side wall portions of the large diameter chamber with forwardly projecting tongue-like resilient walls 1'' provided therein each having a hook wall 5 with a bent inwardly inclined part near a center portion thereof and urged inwardly, and a projecting portion 1''' provided in an outer peripheral side of the body near the front end of the notched window groove portion, thereby securing an expanded collar P' of a pipe p within the body. A releasing member 8 rotatable around the peripheral wall has cam walls for releasing the pipe P by expanding or closing the resilient walls and engaging or releasing the hook wall portions, the member 8 being lockable in angular settings for the retaining and release conditions.
Patent GB-2315745-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic cement set accelerators based on nitroalcohols
Inventor: GARTNER ELLIS MARTIN
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: Hydraulic cement set-accelerating admixture compositions; cement compositions containing such admixtures; and methods for preparing said cement compositions. The admixture compositions comprise one or more nitroalcohols present in an amount effective to increase the set acceleration of a hydraulic cement composition. The invention further relates to a method of making a hydraulic cement composition comprising adding to a cement composition comprising a hydraulic cement binder, a nitroalcohol component in an amount effective to increase the set-acceleration of the binder, and to a cement composition comprising a hydraulic cement binder and a nitroalcohol set-accelerating agent.
Patent GB-2320483-A (GB)
Title: Container lid having recess for storing accessories.
Inventor: DIJK J P VAN
IPC: B65D77/24
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: A closure device 1 for the sealing closure of a container, in particular an oil or chemical drum, has a recess which projects into the interior of the container. The recess may contain accessories such as valves, drainage aids and tools. The recess may have a round, oval or rectangular shape and be tapered or widened in the direction of the interior of the container. The recess may also be provided with a lid e.g. in the form of adhesive tape which at least partially cover the recess. In addition, the recess may be compartmentalised and it may have means for receiving the accessories such as clamping means. The container closure is preferably provided with at least one and preferably two openings which may be for emptying and/or venting the container. Ideally, the recess allows accessories to be safely stored without affecting the stackability of drums.
Patent GB-2323978-A (GB)
Title: Branch connection of crossing bus-bars
Inventor: WAGENER HANS
IPC: H02G5/00
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: A connection between main and branch bus-bars 10h, 10v wherein each bus-bar has a continuous re-entrant T-shaped groove 11, comprises: a retaining member 15 which has a shape to engage a T-shaped groove and is pushed into a groove in the main bus-bar 10 h; a connecting member 31 attached to the retaining member 15 for example by screws 35, the connecting member having an upstanding fixing web 33 for locating the branch bus-bar 10v; and, on each side of the connecting member 31, an angled member 21 attached to the main bus-bar 10h for example by screws 25, arms 23 of the angled members 21 forming between them a retainer for the branch bus-bar 10v, each angled member being attached to the branching bus-bar for example by screws 24,26. A closing member 29 may be attached to the branch bus-bar 10v by screws 36. An insulating cover 40 has offset openings to receive the angled arms 23.
Patent GB-2323526-A (GB)
Title: Folding seating unit for a vehicle
Inventor: DAWSON RICHARD
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: A folding seating unit for a vehicle provides a forward or rearward facing seat 30 with a backrest 34 which is capable of being folded flat and sideways against the side of the vehicle at a low level beneath the window level of the vehicle. The seating unit can be stowed within side trim panels 14 without obscuring windows 13,15 or the load carrying area of the vehicle flood 10, and is particularly suited to multipurpose vehicles or vans. The seating unit includes: an outboard leg 21,22 coupled to the vehicle side 20, and an inboard leg 36 engaging with the vehicle floor; a retraction mechanism providing automatic folding of the inboard leg when the seating unit is folded to its stowed position (Fig 2-5); an extending backrest squab 34 which extends the effective height of the backrest when the seating is in a deployed condition, but retracts when the seating is in the stowage position. A more compact stowed seat is achieved, while maintaining a desirable height of seating for neck and head support of an occupant of the seat, thereby reducing risk of injury in accidents, and increasing the range of occupant size for which the seating is suitable.
Patent GB-2328420-A (GB)
Title: A device for securing objects in a motor vehicle boot
Inventor: WEBER NORBERT
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 1998-08-14
Abstract: A device for securing objects in a motor vehicle boot is fastened in the floor (2) of the boot and has at least one supporting element (3) which can be adjusted between an active position, in which it protrudes into the boot space and a passive position in which it terminates level with the boot floor (2).
Patent GB-2324687-A (GB)
Title: Add/drop multiplexer apparatus
Inventor: BALL PETER RAYMOND
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 1994-10-27
Abstract: Add/drop multiplexer apparatus comprises (8+4n) signal interchange units (1), where n is zero or a positive integer, arranged at respective connection nodes around a ring network (200) having four main channels (VC4#1 # 4). Each signal interchange unit is arranged so that a pair of the main channels passes therethrough and is operable to cause an information signal such as a lower-order virtual container VC-12 to pass between the two main channels of the pair. The signal interchange units are arranged in sets of four units such that in each set each main channel passes through two units of the set, and a different pair of main channels passes through each unit of the set. At least one of the signal interchange units has a tributary port (6) for connection to a tributary channel of the ring network and is operable to cause an information signal to pass between the tributary channel and either main channel of the pair of main channels passing therethrough. In such apparatus the utilisation of ring capacity can be equal to that which can be achieved using a full cross-connect capacity at each node, but the apparatus requires only 60% of the number of switch ports and as little as 36% of the switch circuitry at each node.
Patent GB-2326374-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic resin coated aluminum alloy sheet, and method and apparatus for production thereof
Inventor: KOMAI MASAO
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 1997-03-24
Abstract: A thermoplastic resin coated aluminum alloy sheet has excellent processing adhesion and high adhesion after retort processing such that laminated thermoplastic resin layers do not peel off even when the alloy sheet is subjected to severe processing such as stretching after deep drawing and furthermore, ironing. A production method and a production apparatus for the alloy sheet are also described. A treatment by an alkaline solution and a treatment by an acidic solution are sequentially applied to bring the surface of an aluminum alloy sheet into a specific surface state and then electrolytic chromic acid treatment is carried out by a known method so as to laminate a thermoplastic resin to an aluminum alloy sheet having a two-layered film which comprises metallic chromium as the lower layer and a chromium hydrate as the upper layer and has a specific surface condition. As a result, a thermoplastic resin coated aluminum alloy sheet having excellent processing adhesion capable of withstanding molding and processing can be obtained.
Patent GB-2344005-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring turbo pump operation in ion implantation apparatus
Inventor: CHOI SUN-BONG
IPC: H01J37/304
Filed: 1998-11-17
Abstract: In ion implantation apparatus for use in manufacturing semiconductors, a current detector 30 detects an amount of current flowing to turbo pump 14, a display 50 displays information concerning the detected current amount, and a controller 60 determines whether the detected current amount is less than a preset lower limit value or more than a preset upper limit value, so as to generate a power control signal. The controller makes ion implantation to be maintained in a hold state and the turbo pump be powered off upon receipt of the power control signal.
Patent GB-2332651-A (GB)
Title: Marking diamond using ion beam, laser or plasma to produce a diffraction effect
Inventor: SMITH JAMES GORDON CHARTERS
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: The surface of a diamond gemstone is marked with an alphanumeric character in the form of parallel grooves 10 using a focussed ion beam (eg gallium), excimer laser or plasma etching. The mark cannot be read with the naked eye, the grooves producing a visible diffraction effect such that the mark can be read under magnification. The marked diamond 104 may be viewed using a microscope when illuminated by two directional light sources 106 at an angle corresponding to the angle of diffraction.