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Patent GB-2331548-A (GB)
Title: One-piece plastics tie
Inventor: BLANKS STEVEN JOHN
IPC: B65D63/10
Filed: 1997-11-21
Abstract: A one-piece tie of plastics material comprises an elongate serrated strap 10 and a head 12 at one end of the strap 10. The tie is secured by forming the strap 10 into a primary loop 17 and passing it through an aperture 16 in the head. An L-shaped projection 18, disposed on the outer end wall 14 of the head 12, defines a passageway for receiving the length of strap 10 that is passed through the head aperture 16, when that portion of the strap 10 is further formed into a secondary loop 24, the passageway extending generally perpendicular to the head aperture 16. In use, the projecting length of strap has to be twisted about its axis before it can be engaged into the passageway lying perpendicular to the head aperture. The twist in the projecting length of strap 10 therefore exposes more of the unserrated side of the strap 10 around the secondary loop 24. Thus, any indicia 25 printed or otherwise marked on the strap 10 can easily be seen.
Patent GB-2318157-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a rotor
Inventor: TATENO MASAO
IPC: B22C9/24
Filed: 1996-04-04
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a rotor for a compressor comprises supporting cores 211 of readily removable material, eg sand, to form hollow portions 202 of rotor teeth 203, by means of supporting members, for example side bars 214 which define holes 204 connecting the hollow portions 202 to a centre hole 205 after the rotor is formed; setting the cores in an outer mold for the rotor; casting a molten metal into the mold and cooling the metal to solidify; removing the outer mold and the cores; and blocking the holes formed by the side bars 214 by means of a blocking member. The blocking member may be a rotor shaft.
Patent GB-2332223-A (GB)
Title: Viscoelastic surfactant based gelling composition for wellbore service fluids
Inventor: HUGHES TREVOR LLOYD
IPC: C09K8/506
Filed: 1997-12-13
Abstract: A wellbore service fluid comprising a viscoelastic surfactant in combination with means for controlling the concentration of at least partially charged sites within the fluid so as to delay the onset of gelation of said fluid. The means for controlling the concentration of partially charged sites can include an agent capable of releasing counter-ions, an agent capable of removing a hydrogen bond modifier or a method of exchanging ions with the fluid. A class of suitable viscoelastic surfactants are long-chain quaternary ammonium surfactants e.g. cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAB) and N-erucyl-N,N-bis (2-hydroxyethyl)-N- methylammonium chloride. Acid or base hydrolysis of an ester or amide of salicylic acid releases the salicylate anion producing gelation of cetyltrimethyl-ammonium chloride. Hydrogen bond modifiers such as urea, guanidine hydrochloride and urethane can inhibit viscoelasticity in N-erucyl-N,N-bis (2-hydroxyethyl)-N- methylammonium chloride. Urea, guanidine hydrochloride and urethane can be broken down by temperature or either base or acid hydrolysis whereupon the viscoelasticity of the surfactant solution can develop. Solutions of N-erucyl-N,N-bis (2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylammonium chloride will gel in the presence of certain anions but not in the presence of others. By replacing an anion which inhibits gelation with one that promotes it the surfactant can gelate.
Patent GB-2335136-A (GB)
Title: Storage cupboard with movable storage space
Inventor: GREY MALCOLM STUART
IPC: A47B49/00
Filed: 1998-01-08
Abstract: A storage cupboard, particularly for canned foodstuffs, has fixed shelves around at least two sides of a primary storage space and which forms a cavity 20 into which is received a pivoting goods support arrangement 26 (eg wire baskets) which may be mounted on the cupboard door 16 or independently of it. Supports 26 may be wider spaced than the fixed shelves to allow tall items to be stored. In one embodiment (Fig 4) support 26 is arranged to slide outward from the cavity during the first part of its movement, which allows narrower fixed shelves to be used. The fixed shelving may include electronic sensors for absence of items so as to allow stock control.
Patent GB-2334697-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle seat post with shock absorber
Inventor: NORTON PETER ROBIN ERNEST
IPC: B62J1/06
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: The seat support B comprises an outer post 3 that fits into a bicycle frame, a tube 4 that slides within the post and elastomeric elements 5 that act between the post and the tube to provide suspension for a seat attached at A. The compression of springs 6 can be adjusted, by rotating a nut 7 along a central rod, to alter the tension of the elastomeric elements and the extent of their rebound after being compacted. The tube has a square section 1 which cooperates with small rollers 2 to restrict the rotation of the tube within the post. The exposed parts of the post may be enclosed in rubber and oil may be provided to lubricate the tube sliding in the post.
Patent GB-2325485-A (GB)
Title: Recoverable underwater storage tank
Inventor: BONE DAVID
IPC: E02D27/52
Filed: 1998-03-25
Abstract: A recoverable underwater storage tank assembly comprises a main tank 10 for storing oil or other liquids and a plurality of ballast chambers 14 which can be de-ballasted during recovery of the assembly. The ballast chambers 14 extend below the main tank 10, so that the main tank is supported away from the sea bed S. The downwards forces on the assembly are applied to the sea bed S via foundation plates 18 engaged with the underside of each ballast chamber 14. The assembly further comprises means for disengaging the ballast chambers 14 from their foundation plates 18, so that the remainder of the assembly can easily be recovered, regardless of whether the plates 18 have become adhered to the sea bed S. As shown the disengaging means comprises compressed air supplied through lines 21 to a space formed between the chamber 14 and its foundation plate 18.
Patent GB-2336695-A (GB)
Title: Modelling a work process
Inventor: STOYE PETER
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 1998-04-20
Abstract: A method of creating and/or modifying a work process model, comprising a plurality of process steps, on a computer having a video display unit and user data input means e.g. including a keyboard and a mouse, comprises selecting one of a list presentation and a graphical presentation of the work process model for display in active work display window, whilst displaying the graphical presentation in a view display window. The work process is created or modified by using the user data input means to make changes to the process presentation displayed in the active work display window. In response to these changes, the graphical process presentation displayed in the view display window is updated.
Patent GB-2338315-A (GB)
Title: Artificial intelligence or common-sense machines
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN VASSELL
IPC: G06N5/00
Filed: 1998-06-09
Abstract: A machine having artificial intelligence or common-sense includes: a collection of primitive, freely-associatable, constructs (demons) 40, including an action construct, each of the constructs being switchable between a 'standby' state [in the stands 34] and an 'active' state [in the arena 32]; means [sub-arena 36] for controlling the states of the constructs; and means [e.g. motors 24,26,28] for performing a task related to the action construct. The constructs have links between each other, the strength of the link depending on how much association there is between them for the operation for which they are designed. The sub-arena is operable to test, when the action construct is in its active state, whether the task performing means will be/is/has been able to perform its task, and to set a sub-state of the action construct, when in its active state, as between an 'unreal' state and a 'real' state in dependence upon the test. If the tested action construct cannot perform its task it is replaced [in the arena] by one of the constructs from the stands in the hope of the newly selected construct being able to perform the task with the already selected constructs [those in the arena].
Patent GB-2340608-A (GB)
Title: MRI monitoring apparatus
Inventor: MOHSENZADEH NADER
IPC: G01R33/28
Filed: 1998-06-29
Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) monitoring apparatus for monitoring a parameter of at least one of an MRI system and the environment of the MRI system. The apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing the condition of the parameter, a signal generator arranged to generate an output signal indicative of the sensed condition of the parameter, and a telephone interface arranged for connection to a telecommunications network, and for transmission of the output signal via the telecommunications network to a remote location. The apparatus is arranged to determine if the sensed condition of the parameter is indicative of the failure or possible imminent failure of the MRI system and, upon said determination, the telephone interface is adapted to call a predetermined sequence of telephone numbers until a predetermined response is received, and then transmit the output signal. The apparatus may also be interrogated by an external user.
Patent GB-2342787-A (GB)
Title: Socket with removable actuator
Inventor: INGLEDEW PETER WILLIAM
IPC: H01R13/713
Filed: 1998-08-15
Abstract: A socket 4 incorporates a safety switch 2 which is actuated by a removable key 3. One embodiment provides the key 3 with a means to be attached to a user 6 so that electricity can be prevented from reaching an appliance 11 without the need for the user 6 to return to the wall socket 10. In this situation a latching mechanism may be provided to stop the key 3 from unintentionally separating from the socket 5 (fig 3). The latching mechanism will hold the socket 5 and key 3 together up to a predetermined force. This allows the socket 5 and key 3 to be separated in an emergency without operating the latch.
Patent GB-2341617-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation system for tent or marquee
Inventor: SKILLEN ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: E04H15/16
Filed: 1998-09-21
Abstract: A tent or marquee structure comprises an inner tent (10), a waterproof awning (19) and a waterproof outer skirt (16). The inner tent (10) is provided with ventilation areas (11, 12)and a groundsheet (21). Hot air generated within the inner tent can escape through the ventilation areas (11, 12) by convection. Ventilation spaces (17, 18) allow hot air trap under the awning (19) to escape thereby cooling down the tent and reducing condensation. Additional vents may be provided on the awning.
Patent GB-2331504-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seats for disabled users
Inventor: BRAIDEN JOHN PATRICK
IPC: A61G3/04
Filed: 1998-11-09
Abstract: Apparatus facilitating access to and departure from a vehicle (1, figure 1) by a disabled or invalided person comprises powered mechanisms 30b, 34b for operating elevating, lateral transfer and lowering components 23, 24, 25, 25a mounting a seat support 15 provided with or arranged to receive seating assembly 9,10 on which said person can be seated. The seat support 15 being located in a first position over and in secure engagement with a fixed vehicle seat base unit 11, being raised and thereafter movable to and from said first position to a second position outwardly of the door access opening (5) and thereafter lowered to allow access to or removal from the seating assembly 9,10. Preferably a fixed frame 6 carries a mount 25 swivelled by motor 30b and carrying in turn an elevatorable mount 23 raised or lowered by motor 34b which in turn carries the seat support 15. Preferably, the base unit 11 has projections 21 with which the seat support 15 mates when in the first position to prevent lateral movement.
Patent GB-2344360-A (GB)
Title: Self adhesive ceiling tile
Inventor: GALTON PETER HARRY
IPC: B32B7/06
Filed: 1998-12-02
Abstract: A ceiling tile comprises a self adhesive panel of fibrous cellulosic material, and may comprise a front facing surface 2 and a back mounting surface 3 which carries an adhesive layer, and which is covered by a removable backing sheet 4 of non stick material.
Patent GB-2344325-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft undercarriage deployment with an airbag
Inventor: BUCKLAND PAUL
IPC: B64C25/18
Filed: 1998-12-02
Abstract: An aircraft has an undercarriage assembly 16,18,20 movable between a retracted position (dashed lines) in a bay 12 in the body 10 of the aircraft and an operative position (solid lines) in which the undercarriage assembly 16,18,20 projects from the body 10 of the aircraft. In order to deal with the problem of the undercarriage assembly 16,18,20 not moving properly to its locked-down position when the aircraft is about to land, an airbag 24 is mounted in the bay 12 and is arranged so that, upon inflation, the airbag 24 bears on the undercarriage assembly 16,18,20 to urge it towards its operative position. The gas for inflation may be stored in a gas bottle, released by an electrically operated valve, and may be nitrogen. The undercarriage may pivot about a longitudinal axis (fig 2).
Patent GB-2335641-A (GB)
Title: A device for delivering wound bobbins from a textile machine
Inventor: SPINDLER ZDENEK
IPC: B65H67/06
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: A device for delivering wound bobbins (3) from a textile machine comprises a main conveyer of wound bobbins (3) to whose end there is related a horizontal auxiliary conveyer (1) arranged at a constant height and comprising a conveyer belt (10) coupled with means for repeated formation of a row of wound bobbins (3) and with a device 2 for transferring the created row of wound bobbins (3) away from the conveyer belt (10) of the auxiliary conveyer (1). Along both edges (12) of the auxiliary conveyer (10) there are on the auxiliary conveyer (1) fixed deposit plates (4) inclined in relation to their position on the auxiliary conveyer (1) downwards and fitted at their extremities with gripping means (40). The transfer device 2 may comprise transfer arms 20 and a transfer horizontal bar 21 adapted to move in a reciprocating swinging motion to engage the row of bobbins 3. Alternatively the transfer device 2 may be a device having a rectilinear reciprocating travel path for engaging the row of bobbins 3. Movement of the transfer bar 21 to one side of the conveyor 1 to engage the row of bobbins, moves the whole row to one side and pushes the row over the raised side edge 12 until the whole row falls over the raised edge and rolls down the deposit plate 4 where it is braked by the retaining means 40.
Patent GB-2335696-A (GB)
Title: Glazing bar rafter
Inventor: RODGERS GRAHAM ARTHUR
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: A rafter assembly or glazing bar which may be used in the construction of a conservatory roof comprises, an upstanding web (2) and lower flanges (14) for supporting glazing panels (not shown). The lower flanges and lower end in use of the central web retain a lower capping member (18) which seals against the panels. The upper end of the central web has tooth like formations (10, 10') which may be selectively engaged by clips (13) on an upper capping member (12), whereby panels of different thickness may be sealingly retained.
Patent GB-2337602-A (GB)
Title: The testing of the integrity of a fluid coupling
Inventor: MCKAY FREDERICK D
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: A fluid coupling (20) is provided in a fluid pressure line e.g. a hydrocarbon production line connected to an underground reservoir, in which the sealing integrity of the coupling can be tested after shut-down of flow through the pressure line for repair or maintenance purposes and dis-assembly of the coupling, and in which the coupling (20) comprises: an upstream part (21) and a downstream part (22) which are releasably coupled together, one of said parts defining a cylindrical socket (23) and the other of said parts comprising a tubular portion (24) slidably received by the socket (23); first and second axially spaced circumferential seals (28, 29) arranged to seal the interface between the outer surface of the tubular portion (24) and the inner surface of the socket 23); a pressure chamber (33) defined in the interface between the first and second seal (28, 29); and a fluid inlet testing port (34) provided in said one coupling part (21) and communicating with the pressure chamber (33); in which the testing method comprises introducing a fluid pressure testing medium to the chamber (23) via the testing port (34), in order to test the sealing integrity of the coupling upon re-assembly of the coupling.
Patent GB-2336851-A (GB)
Title: Method and installation for tempering metallic strips
Inventor: LEE ANDREW PETER
IPC: C21D9/56
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a tempering system and method for use in the heat treatment of elongate strip material of the type used in for example band saw blades. The apparatus (1) comprises an elongate furnace (2) for heating a continuous length of bi-metal strip (4) held by and transported by a series of rollers (6). At each end (8, 10) of the furnace (2) are quenching zones (12, 14) for cooling rapidly the strip metal (4) as it exits each side of the furnace (2). The rollers are arranged so that a strip of bi-metal held on a supply coil (15) passes through the furnace (2) a first time, through a first quenching zone (12) at one side of the furnace (2) and out of the furnace and into a second quenching zone (14); around a further return roller (17) and back through the furnace (2) for at least a third time. It is then quenched by the quenching zone before being coiled up on a finish coil. The apparatus (1) may be provided with a hardening heating unit (19) placed between the supply coil (15) and the first quenching zone (12) of the system.
Patent GB-2355254-A (GB)
Title: Re-usable packaging box
Inventor: MACDONALD ROGER ANDREW
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 1999-09-16
Abstract: A re-usable packaging box made of board material utilises hook and loop or similar fasteners instead of permanent adhesive or other fixing, to enable the box to be collapsed and re-erected for further use. The board material is cut and creased to facilitate forming into a simple box shape.
Patent GB-2354558-A (GB)
Title: Thrust bearing arrangement for a motor
Inventor: CULLEN MICHAEL SHAUN
IPC: H02K5/167
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: A thrust element arranged to act on a bearing-supported, axially rotatable, spindle of a motor to exert, in use, such axial thrust on the spindle as to bias load-carrying components of the bearing into constant running contact with each other. Said thrust element comprises a resiliently urged or urgeable thrust pad 53 and may further comprise a spring element 54. Preferably, the thrust pad 53 comprises a domed head 60 and axial spigot 61. Preferably also, the spring 54 and thrust pad 53 are housed in a removeable cap 5 at one end of the motor assembly. The cap 5 preferably comprises an end cap section 51 and a removeable plug section 52, which further comprises at least one leg 55 having a saw-tooth formation in mating arrangement with a correspondingly formed component 57 on the end cap section 51. Preferably, said thrust element is mounted in an electric motor (1, Fig. 1) for use in a vehicle windscreen wiper system.
Patent GB-2347531-A (GB)
Title: Reducing dissipated energy in a device such as a hard-disk drive
Inventor: YOKOE YUJI
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 1999-11-24
Abstract: A method of reducing energy dissipated by a device, such as a hard-disk drive, capable of making a transition between a first state, such as an active mode, and a second state, such as a power saving mode, the device dissipating less energy in its second state, comprises calculating the energy expected to be saved by the device when it makes a transition to its second state, determining the time the device should make the transition to the second state using the above calculation, and causing the device to transition to its second state. Both states may be power saving modes. The energy dissipated when the device makes a transition to the second state and then back to the first state may be compared with the energy dissipated when the device remains in a first state. A distribution of past command intervals may be calculated to calculate the energy expected to be saved. This may be used to calculate a response delay time with respect to the next command. The distribution of command intervals may be updated regularly.
Patent GB-2346803-A (GB)
Title: Shower enclosure and tray
Inventor: LEDWITH BRUCE
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 1999-11-24
Abstract: A shower enclosure panel (2) comprises first (6) and second (8) walls spaced apart from one another to provide a cavity (10) therebetween, a section of the second wall (8) adapted to provide an opening (12) therein, which opening (12) provides access to at least part of the cavity (10). Suitably, a shower valve can be located on an outer surface of the first wall (6) and the shower workings (18) can be located inside the cavity (10). Also disclosed is a shower tray provided with an opening therein to allow water supply pipes to pass through said tray.
Patent GB-2346544-A (GB)
Title: Bait cutter apparatus
Inventor: GRAHAM VAUGHAN ALFRED
IPC: B26D3/18
Filed: 1999-12-08
Abstract: Bait cutter apparatus comprising a housing (1) having an inlet in one wall leading to a first cutting (2) mesh in a holding chamber. A second set of cutting wires (3) are present in the wall of the holding chamber. A handle (11) having two paddles (5 and 6) is used to urge a mass of bait material (M) through the apparatus, the handle (11) being positioned so that one paddle (6) urges the bait (M) through the first cutting means (2) to form lengths of rod shaped material (R) and then being reversed so that the second paddle (5) urges the lengths (R) through the second cutting means (3) to form substantially uniform cube like pieces (C).
Patent HU-T60920-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing plasmaprotein-based pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: EIBL JOHANN
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 1992-03-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation with antimicrobial, antiinflammatory and antiallergic effects based on plasma proteins, which is characterised in that immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG) and transferrin are present, and between 0.40 and 0.80 parts by weight of IgG and between 0.15 and 0.45 parts by weight of transferrin are present per part by weight of IgA. It has emerged that both the strength of the effect on bacterial and viral pathogens and the spectrum of action of an IgA- and IgG-containing preparation can be increased when it also contains in addition transferrin, and the three components IgA, IgG and transferrin are present in the ratios by weight according to the invention.
Patent HU-H3788-A (HU)
Title: Apparatus for utilizing the heat compised in smoke of coal heating boilers
Inventor: PAIKERT PAUL
IPC: F22D1/02
Filed: 1993-03-05
Abstract: The system comprises a rotating heat-transmission installation (3), in which the waste gas (AG) leaving the boiler (1) fired with brown coal is cooled, and the heat extracted in this connection from the waste gas (AG) serves for regulating the temperature of the combustion air (VL) introduced into the boiler (1). Provided parallel to the heat-transmission installation (3) is a heat displacement unit (5), with the aid of which primary air (PL) is preheated with the heat of the waste gas (AG1) leaving the heat-transmission installation (3). The heat-transmission installation (3) is bridged by a bypass (13) with a heat exchanger (14) which can be acted upon by waste gas (AG). Boiler feed water (KSW) flows in the heat exchanger (14). This water is heated with the waste gas (AG). It is possible to connect at least indirectly to the heat-displacement unit (5) a further heat exchanger (18), with the aid of which the waste gas (AG4) leaving a smoke-gas desulphurisation installation (21) can be brought to a sufficiently high temperature for charging a fireplace (22). 
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