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Patent GB-2187751-A (GB)
Title: Integrated synthesis gas production
Inventor: MARTENS FRANCISCUS JOHANNA ARN
IPC: C01B3/36
Filed: 1986-03-11
Abstract: An organic compound is converted into synthesis gas by endothermic reaction with steam and/or CO2. The heat of this reaction is provided by the exoethermic partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon containing fuel. The apparatus comprises a partial oxidation zone 1 and two steam and/or CO2 reforming zones 2,3. In one stage of the process, gas from zone 1 is used to supply heat to gas from zone 2 in zone 3 and in another stage gas from zone 1 and gas from zone 3 are supplied to zone 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184004-A (GB)
Title: Wallpapering tool
Inventor: REYNOLDS DENNIS MICHAEL
IPC: B24D15/06
Filed: 1986-11-14
Abstract: A wallpapering tool comprises a brush (2) having a handle (1), a roller (4) being located in a recess (7) in a corner of the handle. Cavity (8) may contain a tool e.g. pencil or sharpening stone and a heel (10) serves as a hammer. The tool may incorporate a sharpening stone or wheels (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2183777-A (GB)
Title: Mole assembly
Inventor: CARRUTHERS ALEC REGINALD
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 1986-12-05
Abstract: A mole assembly has a rigid elongate member 9 between a mole 3 and a draw line 5' for the mole 3. The elongate member 9 may be connected to the nose 11 of the mole by a coupling member 10, preferably flexible. This permits at least a part of any radial component of the tractive force from the draw line 5' on the mole to be decoupled onto the rigid member 9. The rigid member 9 spreads its radial loading as it contacts the wall of the duct 1, and so does not break out of the duct 1, even when the duct 1 is not straight. Thus the mole 3 is constrained to follow approximately the centre line of the duct 1. The coupling member 10 may be replaced by a direct articulation between the elongate member 9 and the nose 11 of the mole 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2230748-A (GB)
Title: Guidance mechanism for projectiles
Inventor: STEUER RAIMAR
IPC: F42B10/64
Filed: 1987-01-13
Abstract: A guidance mechanism for projectiles, especially for submunition missiles having very great initial velocity, includes a control mechanism 15 for a control surface foil adjusting member 19, the mechanism including a limiter 25 which restricts the range of motion of a coupling 20 between the member 19 and a shaft 21. The adjusting member 19 is controlled in three-point operation and limits are set to the permitted amplitude of displacement of the foils as a function of the incident-flow velocity v or of the mission time t of the projectile, e.g. by means of stops 26 movable into different detent positions. A time-dependent switch-over from the limitation to a small angle of incidence (d 1 max) to a larger angle of incidence (d 2 max) after expiry of a specific mission time (t 2) can be sufficient. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2185606-A (GB)
Title: Linear approximation circuit for curve generation
Inventor: STEINER WALTER ROBERT
IPC: G06T9/20
Filed: 1987-01-14
Abstract: A pipelined architecture linear approximation transform circuit using floating point number inputs, and slope (m) and intercept (b) information from lookup tables, for determining y = mx + b (where "b" can be negative or positive) to approximate a variety of curves by linear segments. Circuitry is also provided for rapidly calculating the square root or reciprocal of an input floating point number. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204053-A (GB)
Title: Azo and stilbene compounds
Inventor: SCROWSTON RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: C07C245/10
Filed: 1987-02-27
Abstract: A compound of the following structural formula:  Where,      Y= -N= or -C= (trans>     X= -R, -OR, -NO2, -CnN, F, Cl, Br or I      R= CmH2m+1-      m= 0 to 30      Ar= and A & B are selected from the following two groups, one from each group,   Group 1 R-, RO-, R2N- (same or different R), RS- or -CONR2 (same or different R) Group 2 -NO2, -CN, -SO3H, -CO2R, -OCOR, -COR or -R (except when R- selected from Group 1)   The compounds have high nonlinear optical coefficients, and can be used for the construction of devices such as planar or channel waveguides when supported as a Langmuir-Blodgett film on a substrate body.
Patent GB-2188360-A (GB)
Title: Insulated containers for liquids
Inventor: SEDDON RODNEY GUY
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 1987-03-24
Abstract: A generally rectangular tank for transport of liquid comprises an inner container 10 separated by an insulating foam layer 12 from an outer container 14. Both containers are formed by rotational moulding. The outer container is divided over a vertical plane into portions 16 and 18 which are assembled around the inner container 10 and sealed along seams 20 before foam is injected to produce the layer 12. The tank has within its overall contour a compartment 13 with a lid 45 for storage of equipment. A harness of webbing straps 48A to 48D provides for attachment of restraint ropes to hold the tank on a vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188406-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerated flower-island
Inventor: BUNS HEINRICH
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 1987-04-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a flower- island carrying flowers visible from all directions, which are intended to be displayed and directly sold and kept in a refreshed condition by refrigerating means using recirculated air. The flowers carried in trays, pots or shells 34 are deposited in two or more rows on two or more levels comprising concentric supports around a central column serving for the air circulation at the same time. A radial screen of cold air beginning at the edge of the lowest level preferably and terminating at the central column primarily preserves the blooms against fading. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206910-A (GB)
Title: Coal cutting machine
Inventor: EMERY JEROME ANTHONY
IPC: E21C35/08
Filed: 1987-07-10
Abstract: A coal cutting machine has a rotary cutter drum mounted on a machine adapted to travel the length of a coal face, the drum has picks mounted thereon for cutting coal from the face, and includes at least one electrically operated sensitive pick engaging the coal face and to produce an electric signal proportional to the cutting force on the pick. The electrically operated sensitive pick is supplied with power from a power source carried by the drum and including generating means, such as a pendulum generator, arranged to generate power on movement of the drum.
Patent GB-2208073-A (GB)
Title: A method of replacing damaged vehicle door mirrors
Inventor: OHAYON DAVID
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 1988-01-27
Abstract: The method of replacing a damaged mirror glass of the self-adhesive kind on an adjustable mirror carrier supported in a vehicle door mirror housing comprises the steps of (a) securing a self-adhesive, impact-resistant tape over the face of the damaged minor glass, (b) hitting the glass through the tape with a hammer, (c) removing the sandwiched glass particles, (d) placing temporary spacers around the rim of the housing, (e) securing a handle temporarily on the face of the replacement mirror, (f) removing the protective backing sheet from the replacement glass, (g) guiding the glass by means of the handle into its correct position on the carrier, and (h) pressing the glass into self-adhesion with the carrier. A method of replacing a damaged mirror glass of the kind which is non-adjustably mounted in a slot formed in the rim of a vehicle door mirror housing is also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2218229-A (GB)
Title: Relational algebraic processing
Inventor: LAVINGTON ROFESSOR SIMON H
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1988-03-24
Abstract: A process and means for performing relational algebraic processing on first and second sets of objects, each of which may be represented by a unique code. The objects are mapped into an object spaced by giving each object a unique identifier code, and then profiles are obtained for the first and second set of objects. A non-unique hashing code, shorter than the unique identifier code, is obtained for each object of the first set, and each object is then assigned to a hashing bin on the basis of that hashing code. From the profile of each object of the second set, a decision is taken on whether a comparison of that object with those of the first set should be undertaken, and if so, then a hashing code is obtained for that second set object. The comparison is then performed, and an output set of objects obtained, dependent upon the results of the comparison. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206447-A (GB)
Title: Lensed photodetector
Inventor: ELLIOT CHARLES THOMAS
IPC: H01L31/0232
Filed: 1988-05-19
Abstract: A photodetector has two regions 14, 24 sharing a common interface and of the same basic semiconductor material, one of the regions is configured as a lens and is degenerately doped to render it partially transparent to radiation absorbed at the interface or in the second region. The photodetector may be a CdxHg1-xTe photodiode pixel of a lensed photodetector array with x=0.26. The lens component 14 provides optical immersion of the pn junction 14/24. Degenerate doping of the lens component produces a Burstein-Moss shift in the absorption edge. The lens 14 accordingly transmits radiation to which it would be opaque with lower doping and for which the pn junction is absorptive. The need for photodiode heterostructures or microlenses is avoided and the structure provides a lensed photodiode array 10 of a single semiconductor material compatible with conventional device growth technology. Carrier tunnelling may be inhibited by a weakly doped n-type layer between the lens and a p region. The invention may be configured as a photoconductor of n<+> nu n<+>construction arranged for carrier exclusion from the  nu -type region. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205897-A (GB)
Title: Window stay
Inventor: PHILLIPS BRIAN DAVID
IPC: E05C17/18
Filed: 1988-06-07
Abstract: A casement window stay has a stay arm 4 pivotally mounted on the casement and engageable with a peg plate and a hook plate 8 to secure the casement 2 closed. The stay arm 4 is of inverted generally channel-section and has a security device 10 comprising a pair of abutments such as the legs 16 of a hairpin spring 11 mounted in the channel and extending lengthwise of the stay arm 4. An upstanding peg 28 of the hook plate 8 is freely received between the legs 16 in the inoperative position of the device 10 and the legs 16 are movable towards each other by cams 24 on a rotatable barrel 20 to locate beneath undercut faces 31 of the peg 28 to prevent upward pivotal movement of the stay arm 4. Both locking and non-locking versions of the stay 1 are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2207952-A (GB)
Title: Mixing liquids
Inventor: STOLBERG ERROL MICHAEL
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 1988-07-15
Abstract: Apparatus for blending a first liquid (for instance an ion exchange regenerant) with a second liquid (for instance water) comprises a chamber 16 to which the first liquid can be supplied, an ejector comprising a nozzle 9 and a co-axial throat 12 and an inlet 11 that opens between the chamber and the throat and a diffuser 13 that leads from the throat, a supply 8 for the second liquid to the nozzle 9 and a receiving duct 14 for receiving the resultant blend from the diffuser 13. The nozzle 9 has a conical outer surface 10 and the inlet has a conical inner surface 11a. The nozzle and inlet are axially adjustable relative to one another and manual adjustment means 17 to 23 permit further selective adjustment of the axial spacing between the conical surfaces 10 and 11a. An automatic throat adjustment means may replace the manual adjustment means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222744-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to loudspeaker enclosures
Inventor: DICKIE LAURENCE GEORGE
IPC: H04R1/28
Filed: 1988-09-13
Abstract: In order to provide a loudspeaker enclosure of which the coloration arising from vibration of the walls is low, but the construction of which is suitable for loudspeaker enclosures of a wide variety of both sizes and shapes, at least a substantial part of the interior of the enclosure 1 is filled with a rigid open-cell foam material 2 that extends between walls of the enclosure to impart a substantial measure of rigidity to them, the foam material having a Young's modulus of at least 1x10<7> Newtons per square metre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208640-A (GB)
Title: Introducing additive into a container
Inventor: GROVES MICHAEL HOWARD
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 1988-10-18
Abstract: A method for introducing a flowable additive 3 from a capsule 1 to paint 4, varnish, woodstain or the like in a closed (preferably lidded) container 2 (for example a paint container) comprises opening an inlet 9 by applying a force on it in a direction inwards of the container, creating an opening in the chamber which can communicate with the inlet and means (preferably a compressible chamber) for positively expelling additive through the opening by contracting the volume which contains the additive. The capsule and container are also provided with co-operable locating means (10 and 30 with 25) which can co-operate to assist in locating the opening created in the chamber in communication with the inlet. The capsule preferably comprises two dish shapes 26a, 26b joined around their perimeters, and the capsule may snap fit at 28,29 onto the container as a renewable closure. The combination of capsule and container may be subjected to mechanical shaking between opposed jaws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229187-A (GB)
Title: High molecular weight polyethylene terephthalate in solution
Inventor: MCINTYRE JAMES ERIC
IPC: C08G18/08
Filed: 1990-02-19
Abstract: A method of producing a solution of polyethylene terephthalate having a higher intrinsic viscosity than that of the original polymer comprises reacting a diisocyanate with the polymer in a hot solution of the polymer. A process for dry jet wet spinning such a solution into a filament or a film is also described. Suitable solvents for forming the solution of the polymer are disclosed.
Patent GB-2233720-A (GB)
Title: Leaf seal
Inventor: DRERUP VINCENT MARION
IPC: F02F/
Filed: 1990-03-08
Abstract: An apparatus for effecting a seal between two structural components of a turbo machine or similar device comprises a leaf seal (64) located in the space (60) between the two components (61, 62) and a spring (74) which continuously biases the leaf seal (64) into a sealing position against the components regardless of the pressure differential across the leaf seal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233128-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for generating control program
Inventor: WADA HIROAKI
IPC: G05B19/05
Filed: 1990-04-30
Abstract: A control program for controlling an object such as a machine tool, or a robot, is composed of an actuator program, a step program, and a logic program. The actuator program defines the input/output relationship of each actuator of the object based on a basic operation pattern. The step program defines the step-wise operation of said actuator. The logic program defines logic conditions such as an interlock condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232080-A (GB)
Title: Shower system
Inventor: TERRELL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 1990-06-01
Abstract: A shower system comprising shower head 26 and support 25 therefor is characterised by the incorporation within the support of means for receiving water under pressure and supplying the water to the shower head at a predetermined temperature. The latter may comprise a thermostatically controlled mixing valve or electrical heating means. Water temperature may be regulated by turning a collar at the base of the support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234442-A (GB)
Title: Emergency stretcher
Inventor: LEE JAMES KUO YAO
IPC: A61G1/02
Filed: 1990-06-19
Abstract: An emergency stretcher is disclosed including: a framework having two end sections 1, 3 and a middle section 2 all jointed by means allowing each section to be selectively pivoted relative to an adjacent section, about a transverse axis, or operatively locked relative to the adjacent section. A pair of wheels 10, 11 is rotatably mounted at or adjacent the join between an end section 3 and the middle section 2 so that with that end section locked in a position approximately at right angles to the other sections, the stretcher may be used as a sack truck. A ground support 4 is jointed to the framework at or adjacent the join between the middle section 2 and an end section 1 by means allowing the ground support to be selectively pivoted relative to the framework, about a transverse axis, or locked relative to the framework, so that with ground support 4 and the end section 1 adjacent thereto turned in opposite directions from the middle section 2, and locked, and with the other end section 3 turned in the same direction as the ground support, and locked, the stretcher may function as a chair. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236646-A (GB)
Title: Tableware drying in a microwave oven
Inventor: LEE KWAN HO
IPC: A47L19/00
Filed: 1990-08-30
Abstract: An oven with a magnetron (4, fig 1A) and a further heating means eg electric heating elements (6, fig 1B) is used to dry tableware placed in a plastics basket 16 equipped with a sensor triggering plate 18 which causes sensor (25) to cut power to the magnetron when it detects the presence of the plate. Sparking due to e.g. metal cutlery is thus avoided. Drips are collected in tray 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238998-A (GB)
Title: Printing press feeder suction head
Inventor: WIRZ ARNO
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 1990-11-15
Abstract: Since the design of known suction heads for feeders in sheet-fed rotary printing presses is based on the maximum size of sheet to be processed by the printing press, it is either not possible or possible only to a limited extent to process small sizes of sheet on such printing presses. It is therefore proposed that, for small sizes of paper, a double sucker (3) is exchangeably attached at the machine centre (2). The double sucker (3) may be in the form of a jump-type sucker or in the form of a drop-type sucker. The suction head (1) comprises a pair of suckers (8) connected by a transverse tube (7). The unit may be removably attached e.g. by plug-in type connection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242165-A (GB)
Title: Carriage positioning devices in ink-jet printers
Inventor: SHIMAMURA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 1991-02-13
Abstract: A recording apparatus for performing recording on a recording medium with an ink jet recording head (9) capable of ink jetting is described. The recording head is closed by capping after closure of power source or during waiting or when no data is provided from a host unit for a predetermined period of time. To ensure reliable capping, the position of carriage (11) carrying the head (9) is recognized. According to the invention, in case when jumping of teeth occurs in a carriage motor drive system gear (31) due to external disturbance of carriage running, the error that occurs in the carriage position recognition is held within one step so that there is no adverse effect on the capping executed during non-recording time such as then recording is ended or when absorbing recovering is executed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243067-A (GB)
Title: Processed curculigo latifolia fruits and processing method
Inventor: KURIHARA YOSHIE
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 1991-03-21
Abstract: Processed Curculigo latifolia fruits having a high taste-modification activity and not suffering from any browning which are obtained by drying Curculigo latifolia fruits, grinding them and then removing the seeds from the ground fruit.
Patent GB-2256683-A (GB)
Title: Transmission control module using incremental manual shift mounted on steering wheel or column
Inventor: GRANGE JEAN-PAUL
IPC: F16H61/18
Filed: 1991-06-15
Abstract: The transmission control module (14) of an automatic transmission (12) includes a shift control module (16) adapted to command a gear or gear range increment or decrement in dependence upon the switching of an enable switch (18) and one of an upshift switch (20) and a downshift switch (22), the switches being provided on the vehicle steering wheel (24). The performance of the engine (10) can thereby be controlled by the driver. The transmission control module (14) can also be operated in an automatic mode, a semi-automatic mode and a manual mode in dependence upon the mode selected by selecting means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248468-A (GB)
Title: Device for embedding in concrete for sanitary plumbing and drainage system
Inventor: CHIN KHEOK SOON
IPC: F16L5/00
Filed: 1991-09-20
Abstract: A plastic receiver for embedding in concrete cast against formwork comprises a flange 1 with holes 2 for nailing onto the formwork. Through the flange 2 is a hollow pipe 3, 4 through which water and sewage can flow. The portion of the pipe 3 above the flange preferably has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of incoming pipe and fitting and the portion 4 below the flange preferably has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of incoming plastic pipe and fitting. The top of the hollow pipe 3 is a removable cover 5 which is removed when incoming pipe or fitting is to be slotted into the hollow pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249177-A (GB)
Title: A holding device for firmly holding at least one seismic device
Inventor: GJESTRUM EINAR
IPC: B63B22/00
Filed: 1991-10-16
Abstract: In seismic surveys at sea, with seismic devices, especially sources of seismic energy being towed behind a vessel and kept in a mutual configuration relative to each other, and with the devices being suspended from a buoyancy means 1, it is important that the mechanical structure of the equipment permits undesirable forces which influence the sources of seismic energy, especially during firing, to be caught and absorbed. To this aim, three mutually arranged holding devices are provided between the suspension line of the seismic devices and the seismic device 3 and/or between the seismic devices. The holding devices comprise two or more rigid fastening members 5 and at least one flexible resilient member 4 extending between the fastening means. The flexible resilient members preferably extend in a curved path between fastening members to form an integrated unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260793-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for braking a member, particularly an opening ventilator flap biased to one of two positions
Inventor: BUCK ROBERT
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 1991-10-23
Abstract: To prevent excessively fast movement of a member such as an opening ventilation flap moving in response to a bias force such as that from gas springs an electromagnetic clutch 36 driven by the member has a capacitor 50 connected across it to discharge into the clutch and apply a restraining torque, such that the clutch can act as a brake on the member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251958-A (GB)
Title: A light box for checking banknotes
Inventor: BROWN RAY
IPC: G02B27/02
Filed: 1992-01-15
Abstract: An illumination device comprises a rigid box-like container 1 housing an electric lamp 3 connected to a battery 2 or other source of electricity through a normally open contact 6. The container 1 is closed at its upper end by a cover 9 of transparent or translucent material which incorporates a depressible pad 12 overlying the contact 6 and operable in response to light downward pressure to close the contact against the action of a spring 7 to direct a beam of light through a bank note or other translucent item placed on the cover. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272863-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing apparatus.
Inventor: LEUNG TIMOTHY BAK-KWAN
IPC: B41F15/12
Filed: 1992-07-20
Abstract: The screen printing apparatus includes a screen frame which supports a screen of natural or artificial fabric or metal mesh, a squeegie to force ink through unsealed portions of the screen, and a tunnel supplied with heated air for drying workpieces fed on a transporting belt.