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Patent GB-2270946-A (GB)
Title: Expandable and collapsable pleated shades
Inventor: RUPEL JOHN D
IPC: E06B9/40
Filed: 1993-07-28
Abstract: An adjustable shade comprising a pleated expandable and collapsible main shade 25 and a pleated expandable and collapsible auxiliary shade 26, on a lower end of the main shade, with the auxiliary shade arranged so that the pleats can fan outwardly from one side edge of the auxiliary shade. Expansion of the one side edge of the auxiliary shade is controlled so that it can form an inverted fan configuration with the one side edge of the shade adjacent the center of the fan configuration. The auxiliary shade is preferably formed in two auxiliary shade sections with each arranged so that it can be moved from a collapsed condition paralleling the pleats in the main shade to an expanded condition with the pleats radiating outwardly from one side edge through the arc of about 90 degrees. The auxiliary shade sections are preferably mounted on a lower rail attached to the lower end of the main shade. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271542-A (GB)
Title: A chamber and a chamber combination for a vacuum facility and a method for transporting through at least one workpiece.
Inventor: SCHERTLER ROMAN
IPC: G11B7/26
Filed: 1993-10-05
Abstract: A chamber for a vacuum facility comprises at least one opening (13x) for the through-transfer of workpieces (40) and a transport arrangement (9). On the transport arrangement (9) at least one transport device (18) with a holding device (19) for at least one workpiece (40) is swivellably disposed in a plane perpendicularly to the area of the opening (13x) in such a manner that the holding device (19), transported by means of the transport arrangement (9) into the area of the opening (13x), can be swivelled completely through the opening (13x). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274626-A (GB)
Title: Radiator and bonnet lock carrier structure for vehicle front.
Inventor: MASUDA TOSHIO
IPC: B60R19/26
Filed: 1994-01-18
Abstract: A module carrier structure 1 for a vehicle front includes upper and lower horizontal frame portions 12, 13 that constitute a radiator central mounting frame 11. The carrier structure further includes a middle horizontal frame portion 15 extending in front of the central frame such that frame portion 15 rests on a rear beam member of a front bumper. A central vertical stay portion 16 extends in front of central frame 11, coupling the upper and middle frame portions 12, 15 to each other. Stay portion 16 has a bonnet lock mounting member 16a at its top end. Downward load of the bonnet applied to the lock mounting member 16a is transmitted through vertical stay portion 16 to the middle frame portion 15. When a light frontal collision occurs, the front bumper and its rear beam member simply move backwards relative to the middle frame portion 15, and no substantial damage occurs to the carrier structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288119-A (GB)
Title: Compositions applied to the oral cavity
Inventor: BLANK IZHAK
IPC: A61K8/81
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: Composition in the form of gels or solutions comprise a therapeutically active agent in a polymeric carrier and a solvent. When applied to the aqueous environment of the oral cavity, the polymer and the active agent precipitate and form a film which adheres to mucosal tissue and has prolonged action. Therapeutic agent is typically as bisguanidine. Polymer is e.g. a copolymer of vinyl acetate and itaconic acid. Utility is in treating gingivitis, periodontitis or plaque prevention.
Patent GB-2278563-A (GB)
Title: Lubrication channels
Inventor: KLINK ULRICH
IPC: B23K26/364
Filed: 1994-05-12
Abstract: Channels 9 and shallower grooves 11 are produced in the work-piece surface by means of radiation treatment in particular by means of laser beams. These recesses are very uniform and provide for distribution of lubricant, particularly in the bores of internal combustion engines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290345-A (GB)
Title: Rotational friction hinge
Inventor: MOK RAYMOND
IPC: F16C11/10
Filed: 1994-06-14
Abstract: A rotational friction hinge comprises a mounting bracket 12 having a flange 15 and a pivot shaft 17. A second mounting member 19 has a hexagonal external profile and a bore 23 which is larger than the outside diameter of the shaft 17. A compression ring 21 formed of a plastics material such as nylon is pressed into the bore 23 so as to be in a state of radial compression. The shaft 17 is a press fit in a bore 37 of the compression ring 21 and is held in position by a c-ring 27 engaging with groove 14 formed on a tapered extension 36 of the shaft. The compression ring 21 exerts a radial friction force on the shaft to maintain the two mounting members in any desired relative rotational position. The hinge provides infinitely adjustable positioning of a first member relative to a second and may be used with electronic equipment such as lap-top computers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292359-A (GB)
Title: A grapnel for underwater cable
Inventor: BROWN CHARLES JEREMY
IPC: B63C11/50
Filed: 1994-08-10
Abstract: A cut and hold grapnel for cutting and holding a cable 12 at first and second locations 23, 24 spaced apart along the cable length. The grapnel has a cutter 37 for cutting the cable between the first and second locations and means 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 to separate two parts 23, 24 of the grapnel such that when the cable is cut, one end of the cut cable is held and can be recovered by one part 23 and the other end is held and can be recovered by the other part 24. A V-shaped tine 13 is provided for deburying the cable from the sea bed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294017-A (GB)
Title: Wind tunnel model for simulating an infinite swept wing
Inventor: WOODWARD DAVID SAPWELL
IPC: G01M9/08
Filed: 1994-10-10
Abstract: A model swept wing consists of an upstream end section 1, a constant chord, constant section central section 2 and a downstream end section 3, in which the central section represents the infinite swept wing on which aerodynamic data is desired and in which the end sections 1, 3 include means (eg. varying chord and/or suction slots 4, 5) for compensating for the variation in lift which would occur across a constant chord wing when placed between the walls of a wind tunnel within a steady airflow. Alternatively, or in addition, the said upstream and downstream end sections may comprise one or more trailing-edge flaps 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, (Figure 4) means for measuring the pressure on the upper and lower surfaces of the wing, and means, governed by variations in the pressure distribution across the span, for controlling the angles of the flaps so as to produce a substantially uniform lift across the span of the complete wing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284373-A (GB)
Title: Two-part power wrench
Inventor: RUESSMANN KLAUS
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: The two-part power wrench consists of a head piece 10 and a drive unit 11 which includes a hydraulic cylinder. The two parts 10, 11 are releasably connected by pins 26, 30. The one part 10 comprises two parallel webs 18 which engage into corresponding recesses of the other part 11. Thereby, a clearance-less and accurate connection is achieved by which high forces and moments can be transferred. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the testing of fabrics
Inventor: JENKINS S P
IPC: G01N3/56
Filed: 1992-04-16
Abstract: A fabric tester comprises a hinged support plate 11 and six abrading tables 12a to 12f. Fabric samples are placed in known standard sample holders which are mounted in apertures 13a to 13f in the support plate 11, and the samples contact the abrading tables 12a to 12f, when the plate 11 is moved from its raised position to its working position (Figure 1). The raised position permits user access to the fabric samples and to the abrading tables 12a to 12f. In use, the support plate 11 is caused to move in a repetitive, cyclic motion by balls (55, figures 5 and 6) mounted on rotating members 16 engaging grooved members 18a - 18c so that the samples are caused to suffer wear by being repeatedly rubbed against the abrading tables 12a to 12f. Each table has a respective counter 19a - 19f, and includes a clamping ring (31, figure 3) with a bayonet connection to a support (32) for an abradant material (35). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-942689-A (GB)
IPC: B63B35/04
Abstract: 942,689. Platform for laying submerged cables. BRITISH INSULATED CALLENDER'S CONSTRUCTION CO. Ltd. July 17, 1962 [July 18, 1961], No. 26004/61. Headings B7A and B7S. [Also in Divisions F2 and H2] The buoyancy of a floatable platform 1, for supporting a length of cable that is to be laid across a stretch of water, is readily unilaterally adjustable to render it unstable about its longitudinal axis and cause it to shed the cable. The platform 1 of, e.g. stranded polythene rope and twine is supported by, e.g. pairs of inflatable floats 2 spaced along its length. Each float 2 has a pipe 3 for inflation closed by a plug 4 having an eye so that all the plugs 4 on one side of the platform may be connected by a line 5. A launching raft 20, Fig. 4, is positioned under the bow of a cable ship and has cable guide structures 21 and 26. The cable C is fed over the raft 20 together with platforms 1 to be joined in line astern so that they support the cable over the site where it is to be laid. The floats 2 on one side of the platforms are successively deflated by pulling the line 5 so that the cable C falls off the platform. The platforms 1 may be rigid and the floats 2 may be rigid buoyant members. A further embodiment describes a platform having laterally spaced longitudinally extending inflatable tubes connected by a central web.
Patent GB-2291869-A (GB)
Title: Recovering nickel from sulphide ore
Inventor: TUNLEY TREVOR
IPC: C22B3/18
Filed: 1995-07-21
Abstract: Nickel is recovered from a sulphide ore by heap leaching the ore by subjecting the ore to biological oxidation, separating nickel from iron, into an eluate solution, by solvent extraction or the use of an ion exchange reagent, and electrowinning ferronickel from the eluate solution. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304617-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder pin inserter for musical boxes
Inventor: JENKINS PETER DAVID
IPC: B24B19/16
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: A tool for inserting wire pins into cylinders of musical boxes comprises first and second clamping jaws D. Various attachments are secured to the tool for carrying out the operations associated with inserting the wire pins. A slide C sets the length of wire used. A grinder, to grind and sharpen wire pins, is located at the end of a shaft driven by a motor H through a bearing J. A lamp E illuminates the workpiece. Motor and lights are controlled by switches G.
Patent GB-2307429-A (GB)
Title: Dip coaters
Inventor: BRYAN MICHAEL
IPC: B05C3/18
Filed: 1995-11-25
Abstract: A dip coating apparatus (10) is disclosed which includes an applicator surface (14) connected to an inlet (18) through a centrally located inlet port (180). Coating liquid (20) is directed from the inlet port (180) over the applicator surface (14) and excess liquid is collected in a collection tray (12, 120, 122, 124) positioned below the applicator surface. A coating roller (16) is provided for transporting material (M) to be coated over the coating liquid on the applicator surface. As the coating liquid finds its own level, menisci 22, 24 are formed at the edges of the material preventing coating liquid from being transferred to the reverse side of the material.
Patent GB-2299873-A (GB)
Title: Steerable image display device
Inventor: SCANLAN DAVID
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 1996-01-23
Abstract: In a display system in which images, created by an image generator 3, are directed towards a head mounted display systems through two adjustable reflectors 1 and 2, the adjustable reflectors pivot about a central base which, in the case of reflector 1, is rigidly connected to the head mounted display system and, in the case of reflector 2 is fixed at a set point. Each adjustable reflector is controlled in two dimensions by linear actuators so as to direct the image to the correct point on the head mounted display system. Errors in the image display may be measured by using light source to direct a beam of light onto head mounted reflective strip, which is then reflected back to two sensors. The difference in signal between the two sensors provides a control signal to the actuators.
Patent GB-2296890-A (GB)
Title: A multi-year diary
Inventor: DUARTE JOS GOMES
IPC: B42D5/04
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: A diary consisting of diary leaves 12 on which the days of the month are printed, has printed thereon, in relation to each day 16 of the month, the weekday names 18 of that day for two or more consecutive calendar years. The weekday names 18 are arranged in an array such that, by a single marking operation 14, each day of the month can, by the marking, be correlated with a corresponding one of the weekday names, depending on the calendar year for which the diary is to be used. The calendar years 20 in question are also printed on the leaves, in relation to the corresponding weekday names 18. The marking may be made using a pen or by drilling.
Patent GB-2318058-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional modelling of maxillofacial implants
Inventor: PECKITT NINIAN SPENCELEY
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 1996-09-25
Abstract: A maxillofacial implant 18 to replace damaged or diseased bone is constructed by producing a three-dimensional digital representation of the region of interest by CAT scan then using the digital representation to create a model by stereolithography. This model can then be used to develop and fit the final implant 18. Also disclosed is a surgical rivetting tool (see Figure 6) having a C-shaped frame with a compression screw. Also disclosed is a connector block (see Figure 7) for implantation comprising a titanium body with rivet passages and also posts for attachment of dental prostheses.
Patent GB-2311108-A (GB)
Title: Sequential selective operation of aircraft brakes
Inventor: WELLS TREVOR CHARLES
IPC: B60T8/00
Filed: 1994-03-04
Abstract: In an aircraft braking system comprising a plurality of carbon brakes control means is provided whereby the number and/or proportion of brakes that may be disabled at each stage of a flight spectrum (i e taxiing-out, take-off, in-flight, landing taxiing-in or stationary on the ground) and also the number and/or proportion applicable during each stage is further adjusted in response to the specific conditions applicable to the aircraft status at any given time thereby to ensure that the overall safety of the aircraft is not hazarded. The aircraft braking system may comprise a brake control system the operation of which is controlled at least in part by an on-board brake control implementation means actuated by a remote, land-based signaling means.
Patent GB-2304315-A (GB)
Title: Hub cap security device
Inventor: TURNER ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B60B7/16
Filed: 1996-10-09
Abstract: A security or locking device for a vehicle hub cap 50 comprises a fixing nut 20 or stud (24, Fig.4) which replaces one of the usual wheel fixing nuts or studs 10, and has a threaded socket (21, Fig.3:25, Fig.4) in its outer end to receive a locking bolt 30 which is passed through a hole in the hub cap 50. The head of the locking bolt is designed such that it requires engagement by a special tool (40, Fig.6) to turn it. The bolt head may have a projection to mark the hub cap where a hole is to be made for the bolt to pass through.
Patent GB-2306738-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle guidance as a function of the traffic situation
Inventor: SCHUSSLER ROBERT
IPC: G09B29/10
Filed: 1996-10-21
Abstract: A method and a device for vehicle guidance as a function of the traffic situation, during which vehicle guidance the traffic situation data are evaluated in a control centre which has a computer. The control centre computer determines the optimum route R 2 as a function of starting data, the traffic situation data and stored road network data in the form of sequences of intermediate destinations Zz 1 , Zz 2 , ..., Z such that a vehicle-end navigation device is capable of reproducing successive sections W 1 , W 2 , ... of the optimum route R 2 by means of a traffic situation-independent route search method and of issuing the associated guidance instructions. This system permits a traffic situation-dependent vehicle guidance in which the more costly route optimization tasks are performed by the control centre computer and the vehicle-end navigation computer only has to carry out traffic situation-independent route finding tasks.
Patent GB-2322149-A (GB)
Title: Restricted access barrier
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH KEITH
IPC: E01F13/00
Filed: 1997-02-12
Abstract: An access barrier has two vertically inclined sections 1 and 2, joined at the top and with a further section 3, joining the two at a height to impede motorcycle handlebars. The barrier is inclined towards a similar structure such that there is created a narrower access distance at the top than at ground level, Figure 1. Optionally there may be one barrier inclined towards a wall that has members mounted thereon to provide the requisite narrowing at the top of the barrier. The barriers allow the passage of pedestrians with push chairs and cycles but restricts cars and motor cycles.
Patent GB-2324234-A (GB)
Title: Fly boxes
Inventor: PLANT PHILIP
IPC: A01K97/06
Filed: 1997-04-19
Abstract: A fly box 2 for tube-type flies comprises a wooden container 2 containing a resilient pad 4 which supports a pin 3 for holding a tube-type fly thereon.
Patent GB-2328137-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery with embossed bezel
Inventor: SHELEMEY HAIM
IPC: B44B5/00
Filed: 1997-05-16
Abstract: The motif on the outer band 7 of a medal or framing bezel is impressed in a single operation using an embossing die 1 and punch 2 when the tabs 6 of the blank 3 are bent over, rather than in an additional cutting operation.
Patent GB-2313986-A (GB)
Title: Bus recovery in a multi-master bus system
Inventor: KANG KI-B
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: A multi-master bus system is described, comprising a plurality of bus masters selectively interfacing with a system bus and in which access to the bus is controlled by a bus arbiter. A plurality of counters 201-204 each corresponding to one of the plurality of masters 161-164 contains a predetermined time value corresponding to the maximum time the respective master may be granted access to bus. The arbiter 18 releases ownership of the bus when the predetermined time value in the counter has been exceeded by the master currently accessing the bus. A register 22 identifies which of the masters had access to the bus when the pre-determined time value was exceeded. The masters may include a maths co-processor, an ethernet controller and a video controller.
Patent GB-2316180-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit with a scan controlled programmable fuse circuit
Inventor: BENNETT MICHAEL J
IPC: G11C29/04
Filed: 1997-07-14
Abstract: An integrated circuit comprises a scan controlled programable fuse circuit 10 in which a latch arrangement 18 is connected to the output 16 of a fuse 12 such that the latch arrangement 18 can provide a programmable output value or the fuse output value at the output 38 of the said circuit. This circuit enables the testing of programable fuses before and after the fuses are blown. The fuse 12 may be connected in series with a load 14 and the output value 16 of the fuse 12 may be obtained form the said connection. The latch arrangement 18 may be a three-latch design in a master-slave configuration within a shift register 20 with read and write cycles.
Patent GB-2318450-A (GB)
Title: Silica mask for removing edge portion of metal film
Inventor: WATANABE KENJI
IPC: H01L21/316
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: A blanket deposited titanium film 4, which is used for example for via filling, extends over the substrate edge. A liquid silica film 6 is spun onto the substrate and an edge portion removed by spraying a solvent onto the edge portion. Subsequently, the edge portion of the titanium film is removed either by dry etching or by chemical mechanical polishing using the silica film as an etch mask. This process avoid problems with the metal formed at the edge portion of the substrate peeling off and causing contamination during later processing stages. The use of a soluble mask layer reduces the number of processing stages compared with prior art processes using photoresist which require exposure and development stages.
Patent GB-2319000-A (GB)
Title: Hammer with split head
Inventor: GREGORY MICHAEL
IPC: B25G1/01
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A split hammer head (10 Fig 5) comprises two co-operating head portions 12 having correspondingly recessed opposed faces 14 which together provide a bore 16 for receiving an end part (52 Fig 3) of a handle (50 Fig 3) and head end sockets 18, 20 each internally formed 36 for retentively receiving an inter-changeable insert 80 providing an exterior work contacting or striking face 82. In use the head portions 12 are secured about the handle end part (52 Fig 3) by a releasable bolt (34 Fig 5) which passes through the handle end part to positively secure the head assembly (10 Fig 5) to the handle (50 Fig 3). The recessed faces 14 may provide a cavity 22 for accommodating a relatively movable anti-recoil mass such as lead shot 44 in a container 42. The bore 16 and handle end part (52 Fig 3) may be of non-circular e.g., rectangular, cross-section to prevent turning of the head assembly (10 Fig 5) relative to the handle (50 Fig 3). Their taper engagement 26 provides a firm fit and prevents relative end movement.
Patent GB-2332013-A (GB)
Title: Brickwork opening safety support system
Inventor: SMITH DAVID
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1997-12-02
Abstract: A safety support system (1) with an adjustable internal leg (2) has holes at 65mm intervals to allow for use at different heights. A threaded bar (4) and turning lever (5) permit rotation of the upper arm about pivot (3) allowing minor height adjustments to be made. This secures the support in position after the head and toe angle brackets have been placed into brickwork seams.
Patent GB-2332771-A (GB)
Title: Audio apparatus
Inventor: TEH CHOON KIAT
IPC: G11B5/024
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: An audio tape recorder comprises a tuner (1) to receive radio frequency signals, a processing circuit (2) to extract an audio signal from a received radio frequency signal, a writing head (3) receiving said processed audio signal to record said audio signal on a tape, an erase head (6) to erase the tape in advance of the writing head (3), said erase head (6) receiving an erase frequency from an erase oscillator (7) and also having first means (5), preferably a microprocessor, to receive a value of said received radio frequency and to assess whether said value is in a first list of frequency ranges and, if so, to output a first voltage level, or whether said received radio frequency value is in a second list of frequency ranges and, in that case, to output a second voltage level, and second means (9), preferably a controllable switch, to receive the value of said first or second output voltage level and to connect according to the value of the voltage from the first means; and third means (10), preferably a passive electronic circuit, to change the value of the erase frequency output by the erase oscillator (7), said erase frequency having a first value if the received radio frequency is in the first list of ranges and having a second value if the received radio frequency is in the second list of ranges.