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Patent GB-2302203-A (GB)
Title: Ring laser gyroscopes
Inventor: HALL DAVID B
IPC: G01C19/66
Filed: 1989-12-20
Abstract: Multi-pole magnetic geometry configurations are disclosed which are useful for providing Faraday rotation where the multi-oscillator uses a Faraday rotator 52 and high magnetic field effect where the nature of the multi-oscillator ring laser gyroscope is of split gain configuration. The multi-post magnetic geometry includes a plurality of top or bottom loaded diametrically opposed north and south pole axially directed magnets 44, 46, 48, 56 which are positioned substantially transverse to the optical pathway 54 but suitable for providing axially directed magnetic fields to portions of the optical pathway 54 only where desired. The multi-pole magnetic geometry substantially produces a magnetic flux that is restricted in its position to localized portions of the optical pathway with low far field effects. Each magnet can be rotated about its axis to tune the gyroscope.
Patent GB-2229754-A (GB)
Title: Temporary track or support assembly
Inventor: HOLMES RAYMOND ALBERT
IPC: E04G27/00
Filed: 1990-02-09
Abstract: A temporary track or support assembly comprises a plurality of support elements (19) spaced apart along an axis and coupled together by elongate flexible elements (14, 15) e.g. ropes so that the assembly may be rolled or folded up along its length. The assembly, therefore, can be laid out along its axis when in use with the support elements resting across two adjacent parallel supports. In a preferred embodiment, (as shown in Fig. 4), the support elements are in telescopic form. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235444-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing insulating layers
Inventor: OUELLET LUC M
IPC: H01L21/316
Filed: 1990-04-20
Abstract: Comprises spinning a film of spin-on-glass (SOG) over a semiconductor substrate, precuring the film of SOG at an elevated temperature sufficient to remove the bulk of solvent and curing the film of SOG in a plasma in a plasma reactor of a type exhibiting a self-biased RF discharge adjacent to the SOG for a period of time sufficient to exclude the bulk of SiOH, organic volatiles and H2O from the layer.
Patent GB-2252925-A (GB)
Title: Wallpaper pasting machine
Inventor: TIKRITI SAID ABDULLAH
IPC: B44C7/04
Filed: 1991-02-21
Abstract: A device e.g. a wallpaper pasting machine for applying fluid or other substance to at least one surface of a length of sheet material comprises an applicator (1) from which fluid or other substance may be transferred to at least one surface of the sheet material and advancing means (2) for advancing sheet material relative to the applicator such that at least one surface of the sheet material contacts the applicator. The fluid or other substance is transferred to the applicator (1) from a reservoir by means of a fluid transfer roller (4) which contacts both the reservoir and the applicator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260442-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control devices for radiant heaters
Inventor: LAMB STUART
IPC: H05B3/74
Filed: 1991-10-09
Abstract: A temperature control device for a radiant heater (1) for a cooker comprises a thermally responsive switch assembly (7, 8). The thermally responsive switch assembly comprises switch means (7) for mounting directly or indirectly on the radiant heater and an elongate thermally expansive temperature sensor (8) operatively connected at one end thereof to the switch means for extending across the radiant heater so as to be exposed to heat emitted by the heater. A mounting means (9) for mounting on the radiant heater includes means for securing the other end of the temperature sensor (8) such that the other end is fixed relative to the radiant heater. In use, as the temperature of the temperature sensor (8) rises the sensor expands relative to the radiant heater (1) so as to operate the switch means (7) at a predetermined temperature. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-916743-A (GB)
Abstract: 916,743. Capacitors. ARIES, R. S. Feb. 4, 1959 [Feb. 5, 1958], No. 3961/59. Class 37. A solid electrolytic capacitor having an anodically filmed electrode separated from another electrode by a solid material capable of ionic conduction is constructed by mixing tantalum powder with a small proportion of organic resin, grinding the mass and screening the powder, which is then pressed into a pellet surrounding a connecting wire of tantalum. The pellet is heat-treated in vacuo to decompose and drive off the resin material, and is then anodized in a solution of ammonium chloride after which it is washed and vacuum impregnated with manganous nitrate solution which is decomposed by further heat treatment into manganese dioxide distributed over the surfaces of the particles of the porous material of the pellet. Anodization, impregnation, and heat treatment are repeated, after which the pellet is ground to size and dipped in an aqueous solution of colloidal graphite to form a contact layer on the oxide. The unit is then sprayed with copper, nickel, or silver to which a second connecting wire is soldered, and the whole is encased in a dielectric synthetic lacquer. The pellet material may be powdered aluminium, tungsten, niobium, hafnium, zirconium or titanium, or an alloy thereof with tantalum.
Patent GB-2253343-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle seat
Inventor: ANDRES RUDOLF
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1992-02-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat with a backrest, which contains a spring core 22 and has forwardly curved side parts 14 into which inflatable air cushions 28 are inserted for the purpose of varying the contour of the backrest. The air cushions 28 are arranged between fixed uprights 16 and the spring core 22, as a result of which in the event of variations in the filling pressure in the air cushions the overall shape of the spring core is varied. As a result the horizontal contour of the backrest can be varied to a greater degree than in the case of the known arrangements of the air cushions in the upholstery, without the surface hardness of the upholstery being adversely affected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266227-A (GB)
Title: Steam cooker and warmer
Inventor: LEE MAW-KUEN
IPC: A47J27/16
Filed: 1992-04-13
Abstract: A multifunctional water boiling and steaming device wherein the steam produced when boiling the water in a heating chamber (12) is guided by a resisting tube (4) into a steam chamber (3) to heat food contained therein and wherein the boiled water flows through a cooling tube (5) and is cooled therein into warm water, the cooling tube (5) being disposed in the steam chamber (3) to conduct the heat to the steam chamber (3) to warm the same, whereby the heat of the steam and the boiled water can be recovered and utilized. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267515-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to fixing devices for insulation and cavity               closers
Inventor: MOLYNEUX GEORGE
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 1992-06-05
Abstract: In order to fix elongate strips of insulation material around, e.g. window openings in a cavity wall, or to fix shoots of insulation material in the cavity, a fixing device e.g. (42) is employed, having a planar anchorage portion capable of being located in a mortar joint, and a second portion extending either co-planar with, or perpendicularly to, said anchorage portion, the second portion carrying one or more spikes for impaling the insulation. The fixing device may have nail holes or slots within the thickness of the planar portion (see, e.g. Fig. 22, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268187-A (GB)
Title: Cell culture vessels
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JEAN
IPC: C12M3/06
Filed: 1992-07-01
Abstract: A vessel suitable for culturing cells has part of the vessel replaced by a gas-permeable membrane.
Patent GB-2260711-A (GB)
Title: Playground apparatus
Inventor: GRANT ALEXANDER DUNCAN
IPC: A63G13/08
Filed: 1992-09-22
Abstract: Playground apparatus comprises a base assembly 51 including a resilient base in the form of a spring 52 for allowing rocking movement of a seating arrangement 58 mounted thereon. The springs 52 is securely anchored into the ground by a base plate 54. The apparatus also includes limiting means 60, for limiting the extent of the rocking movement of the spring 52 to a predetermined maximum angle of inclination A. The underside of the seating arrangement 58 is movably spaced from upper end face 68 of the limiter 60 so as also to provide limited longitudinal compression of the spring 52. In another embodiment, the resilient base is in the form of an arcuate leaf spring and the elongate limiter 5; extends through a slot provided in an intermediate section of the leaf spring, the length of the slot determining the maximum angle of inclination of the spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260418-A (GB)
Title: Remote control camera
Inventor: TABATA YASUSHI
IPC: G03B17/38
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: A remote control camera has a detachable remote controller 12 that emits a remote control signal and a remote control signal receiving device 13 provided in a camera body 1 to receive the remote control signal emitted from the remote controller 12. The camera also includes a delaying release circuit which commences an exposure operation after a predetermined delay time, and a control circuit which actuates the delaying release circuit when the remote control signal receiving device 13 receives the remote control signal emitted from the remote controller 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261255-A (GB)
Title: Bushing for vehicle & freight door fastenings
Inventor: FOLKARD BARRY PETER
IPC: E05B65/16
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: In a fastening mechanism for vehicle and freight container doors, a bush assembly (10, 11) in which a bar (1) is journalled for rotation is secured to a door by means of a bracket (21) generally of omega outline. A snap engagement is provided between complementary parts (14, 30) of the bush assembly and the bracket, whereby the bush assembly and the bracket are assembled with the bar (1) before the mechanism is mounted on and secured to the door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262098-A (GB)
Title: Bicyclic chiral compounds for asymmetric synthesis and enantiomer resolution
Inventor: BANKS MALCOLM ROBERT
IPC: C07C381/00
Filed: 1992-12-04
Abstract: A compound of the general formula:   <IMAGE> in which each of R<1> and R<2> represents a hydrogen atom or methyl group or a group of the general formula -CH2.SO2NR<5>R<6> in which each of R<5> and R<6> independently represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl or aralkyl group, each of R<3> and R<4> independently represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, X represents a group of formula C(CH3)2, or when both of R<3> and R<4> represent methyl groups, may also represent a group of formula CH2; Q represents an oxygen or sulphur atom and Y represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom or alkaline earth metal atom of group, or a group of the general formula -COA, in which A represents a halogen atom, NHOH group, or the residue of an amine, amino acid, alcohol or thiol obtained by removal of a hydrogen atom from an NH, OH or SH group, or an alkyl, alkenyl cycloalkenyl or alkoxy group, each optionally substituted by an aryl, cycloalkyl, hydroxy, halo, alkoxy, or acyl group. The compounds are useful in asymmetric synthesis and in resolution of enantiomers. Novel intermediates have the general formula: <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263781-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection in sealed roofs or floors.
Inventor: RUNNEVIK LARS
IPC: G01M3/20
Filed: 1993-01-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for leak detection in roofs and interior and exterior floors clad with sealing layer products and an apparatus for carrying out the method. Smoke gas is fed into and made to spread in a space (29) between the sealing layer (11) and the support (12) on which the sealing layer rests. The smoke gas penetrating in an outward direction through holes (28) in the sealing layer (11) is detected where it emerges on the outer side of the roof cover, whereby the location of the holes (28) can be determined. The apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention comprises means (15) for generation of smoke gas, means (17-23, 26) for transport of the smoke gas to the space (29) where the smoke gas is made to spread, and means (13) for generation of an air flow for transport of the smoke gas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276704-A (GB)
Title: Propellant charge system for a mortar bomb
Inventor: WHITE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F42B30/10
Filed: 1993-03-26
Abstract: A mortar bomb comprising a projectile having a tail boom (6), a combustion chamber (12) within the tail boom, one or more vent holes (32) through the wall of the tail boom and communicating with the combustion chamber, a propellant container (14) located within the combustion chamber, a quantity of propellant material (13) within the container, and means (15) for igniting the said propellant material. The combustion chamber includes an expansion chamber (16) which extends beyond the portion thereof occupied by the propellant container, and communication between the propellant container (14) and the expansion chamber (16) is closed by a relatively weak portion (35) of the propellant container, which may be in the form of a metal foil lightly secured to the container (14) so as to close an aperture (34) between the container (14) and the expansion chamber (15). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277470-A (GB)
Title: A separator for separating liquid from a gas
Inventor: THORLEY ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B04C3/00
Filed: 1993-04-29
Abstract: A centrifugal cylindrical separator body 23 is arranged in use substantially horizontally, and includes tangential inlets 19, 20 for a gas and liquid mixture, and respective outlets 53, 30 for the liquid and gas. Catchment means 47 is provided which catches the separated liquid so as to direct it towards its outlet 53. The inlets are connected to the outlets of a liquid ring vacuum pump (10, Fig. 1, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270080-A (GB)
Title: Polyphenylene ether resin composition
Inventor: YOSHIMURA MASAJI
IPC: C08L71/12
Filed: 1993-08-03
Abstract: A polyphenylene ether resin composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyphenylene-ether-base resin composed of 100-60 wt.% of a polyphenylene ether resin and 0-40 wt.% of a polystyrene resin and (B) 1-40 parts by weight of a dicarboxylic acid ester copolymer obtained from a vinyl monomer and an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid ester as copolymerizable components. The dicarboxylic acid ester copolymer has a weight average molecular weight not greater than 60,000. The polyphenylene ether resin composition, if necessary, can further comprise 1-40 parts by weight of conductive carbon or an A-B-A type or A-B'-B'' type block copolymer elastomer. Owing to its excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance and moldability, the resin composition is useful in the fields of automotive vehicles, home electronic or electric appliances and industrial parts or components.
Patent GB-2281675-A (GB)
Title: Alarm response system
Inventor: BRANDES WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 1993-08-28
Abstract: An alarm response system includes hazard detector input means for inputting a signal from a hazard detector 2 - 5; connection means for connecting the system to a telephone line; memory means for storing a telephone number; dialling means for dialling the stored telephone number along a telephone line to which the system is connected by means of the connection means; message storage means for the storage of a pre-recorded message; and message playback means for playing back the pre-recorded message down the telephone line; the system includes control means which operates, on detection of an appropriate signal from a hazard detector via the hazard detector input means to cause the dial means to dial the telephone number and play the pre-recorded message. The hazard detector may be, for instance, a smoke detector, an intruder detector or a personal alarm. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271360-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible ironing board assembly
Inventor: BURKE MICHAEL
IPC: A47B77/10
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: A collapsible ironing board assembly has an ironing board (73) pivotally mounted within an associated storage cabinet (72). The ironing board (73) pivots between a vertical stored position within the cabinet (2, 72) and a cantilevered horizontal in-use position. Preferably a power supply socket (97) for an electric iron is provided within the cabinet above the ironing board so that the electric lead of the iron is held up out of harm's way during use. The ironing board may be height adjustable within the cabinet. A fold-out clothing support rail (98) may be provided on the cabinet. Further clothing support rails may also be provided on an underside of the ironing board (73). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278023-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescent tube control system
Inventor: EVEMY JEFFREY DENNIS
IPC: H05B41/232
Filed: 1994-04-06
Abstract: This is a technique for lighting special effects using conventional fluorescent tubes. The system employs a control system which allows high-speed starting and full dynamic control of the tube. High speed starting is supported by a continual heater supply together with a bridge rectifier and diode-capacitor voltage multiplier which provides a high direct voltage to start the tube. After starting, the bridge rectifier and the diodes of the voltage multiplier provide a direct path from the AC input to the tube (Fig 2). Dynamic control of the tube is effected by interruption of the AC input to the rectifier and voltage multiplier, eg. by use of a triac or relay. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288544-A (GB)
Title: A ski slope
Inventor: BURLING TERENCE DENNIS
IPC: A63C19/10
Filed: 1994-04-15
Abstract: A ski slope (2) having an artificial skiing surface (4) comprising a plurality of roller members (6), the roller members (6) being arranged such that at least some of them are angularly arranged roller members (6) which extend other than at an angle of 90 degrees to a notational longitudinal centre line (8) of the ski slope (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279657-A (GB)
Title: Phthalocyanines
Inventor: GREGORY PETER
IPC: C09B47/06
Filed: 1994-06-20
Abstract: A substituted phthalocyanine in which at least one of the peripheral carbon atoms in the 1-16 positions of the phthalocyanine nucleus (MnPc) as shown in Formula (1> <IMAGE> is linked via an oxygen atom or a sulphur atom to an organic radical, the remaining peripheral carbon atoms being unsubstituted or substituted by any combination of atoms or groups and sulphonated derivatives thereof. Compositions of the phthalocyanines can be used in cleaning materials, in a process for removing stains and/or grime from fabrics using these compositions and a process for generating singlet oxygen.
Patent GB-2290740-A (GB)
Title: Jar gripper
Inventor: BASSETT ERNEST ALEXANDER EDWAR
IPC: B67B7/18
Filed: 1994-06-30
Abstract: A jar gripping unit has a fixed body, 1, with a slide assembly arrangement 2 and 4, that acts as a vice. By inserting a jar within the specially designed jaws 3, the operator can tighten the grip on the jar by turning the handle, thus leaving both hands free to undo the jar lid. Alternative size jaws 5 may be stowed within the unit. The jaws have a serrated rubber surface. The unit may be releasably attachable to a working surface (Fig 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279603-A (GB)
Title: Drive mechanism in a stapler
Inventor: ERIKSSON STIG
IPC: B25C5/10
Filed: 1993-02-26
Abstract: A stapler for driving staples (5) into an object (6) has a frame (1), a magazine (2) arranged in the frame and containing staples (5), and a drive element (3) adapted to push staples (5) out of the magazine (2) and drive them into the object (6) and, to this end, be reciprocated by means of a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism consists of a drive cylinder (19) rotatably mounted in the frame (1) and having an endless groove (23) in its circumferential surface. The groove (23) extends substantially helically from a starting point to a turning point axially spaced therefrom, and thence substantially helically back to the starting point. The groove (23) accomodates a groove follower (24) connected to the drive element (3) in order, upon rotation of the drive cylinder (19), to reciprocate the drive element (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283270-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating seals
Inventor: MAXWELL DIANA
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 1994-10-06
Abstract: A gap seal (10) for use on doors and windows is described which consists of an extruded elongate member made of a compressible and resilient material which, in a preferred embodiment, is silicone rubber. The elongate member has first and second arms (12, 14) connected by a hinge (16), and the arms are arranged at an angle to one another. The silicone material, being slightly compressible, allows the seal to be compressed to accommodate gap sizes smaller than the undeformed thicknesses of the arms. The seal can be used in small gap sizes with the arms 12, 14 at an obteuse angle to each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294309-A (GB)
Title: Lehr roller
Inventor: HEIGHWAY DALE
IPC: C03B35/18
Filed: 1994-10-22
Abstract: A roller 1 for a flat glass annealing lehr has a core 2 upon which are mounted a plurality of tyres 8 for supporting the glass and a plurality of spacer sleeves 10 separating the tyres 8 from one another. The tyres 8 and spacer sleeves 10 are held in position on the core 2 between an end stop 16 and an axially adjustable end stop arrangement 14. The end stop arrangement 14 can be released so as to allow the tyres 8 and spacer sleeves 10 to be slidably removed from the core. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297532-A (GB)
Title: Hot air balloon
Inventor: MCKAY PETER JOHN
IPC: G09F21/06
Filed: 1995-02-06
Abstract: A hot air balloon 1 is inflated with an electric fan 6, and is sealed automatically when selenoid switch 3 closes shutters 4. Electric heating element 7 heats air which is circulated through the balloon. A thermostatic control unit 9 keeps the balloon at an optimum temperature whilst internal pressure sensor 18 operates the shutters 4 to allow expanding gases to escape. Electricity is supplied by a control umbilical 2 which is released until an optimum distance above ground is reached. Lighting arrangements 10 may project light onto the internal face of the balloon. Moving pictures could also be projected, or a lazer unit 14 could project images. The balloon could be used for a variety of purposes ranging from advertising, surveylance, bungy jumping, hang glider launch, parachuting or as a weather balloon. The shape of the balloon could also be changed.
Patent GB-2292672-A (GB)
Title: Bifurcated backing strip for use in windscreen wiper blade assemblies
Inventor: SAMARTGIS JIM
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1995-08-18
Abstract: A method of producing a bifurcated backing member 20 for use in a wiper blade assembly, the bifurcated backing member 20 being formed from an elongate strip 10 having a central section 11 which is laterally displaced such that the edge 14 of the central section 11 coincides with the adjacent edges 15a, 15b of the remaining parts of the elongated strip 10, the elongated strip then being bent around the central section 11 to form the bifurcated backing member with substantially parallel legs 13. The central section 11 may be thinned. Retention means in the form of barbs 12a and 12b may be formed on the elongate strip to retain a wiper element 21. Notches 18 may be formed on an outer edge of the backing member to cooperate with a claw of a yoke of a wiper assembly. The regions 19 of the elongate strip upon which the notches 18 are formed may be displaced outwardly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292139-A (GB)
Title: Recovering rhodium
Inventor: SAKAMOTO SHOJI
IPC: C22B3/44
Filed: 1993-08-04
Abstract: A method for recovering rhodium from an organic solution containing (i) a rhodium complex containing at least one type of organophosphorous compound as a ligand and (ii) an organophosphorous compound, comprises combusting the organic solution to ash under a controlled temperature of less than 1,000 DEG C; and preferably cleaning the ash using a cleaning solution containing a reducing agent.