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Patent GB-2253012-A (GB)
Title: Blade tip clearance control apparatus
Inventor: CATLOW RONALD
IPC: F01D11/22
Filed: 1991-12-10
Abstract: The apparatus 46 comprises a series of segments 42 which define a casing surrounding the rotor blades 30 of a high pressure turbine. The segments 42 are attached to plates (78, Fig. 3) having surfaces co-operating with chordal lengths 74 of a number of pressure tubes 68 which are located in a frame 46. The application and release of pressure to the pressure tubes 68 causes the segments 42 to move between inner and outer positions in order to control the clearance between the tips of the blades 30 and the segments 42. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264372-A (GB)
Title: A data processing apparatus
Inventor: LESLIE IAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1992-02-04
Abstract: Centralised control of stock distribution by filtering incoming data at a central processor, into categories according to the source of the data. Incoming data from remote, secondary inventory systems is automatically verified and summarised. Thus, these remote systems may operate on a stand-alone basis, while the central processor (3) is updated regularly and the data is verified. The central processor has means to generate picking lists and route information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254827-A (GB)
Title: Folded sheet article with pocket for credit cards
Inventor: MCDONALD GEORGE WALLACE
IPC: B42D1/00
Filed: 1992-03-10
Abstract: A folded sheet article (20) comprises a sheet (22) of material having mutually transverse sets of concertina folds (24, 26) and two diagonally opposite stiff portions (28, 30) at respective corner segments (32, 34) of the sheet (as disclosed in prior British Patent Specification 2173448B) and has a pocket (40) at at least one of said segments (32, 34). Pocket (40) may be formed separately, may comprise said stiff portion (28), which may be folded back onto itself to form said pocket (40), or may (alone or together with said portion (28)) be formed from said sheet (22). The stiffening may be provided by a removable card (58) in pocket (40). Such card (58) may bear coded information (60) related to information (62) borne by sheet (22). Pocket (40) may have means (64) to retard egress of a card (58). Sheet (22) may have pockets (40, 41) on either side, or pocket (40) may have sheets (22, 23) (with stiffening (30, 31)) on either side and then be provided with differential gripping means (66) along the edges to enable opening selectively of the sheets (22 or 23). In a particular method of manufacture, sheet material (70) is glued at the sides on both faces and at one end with glue strips (72 to 80), then folded over stiff portion (28) to form pocket (40), and this is then placed onto said sheet (22) to attach thereto.
Patent GB-2268587-A (GB)
Title: Cavity gauge instrument
Inventor: SHEMELD BRIAN ROGER
IPC: G01B3/38
Filed: 1992-06-17
Abstract: A device which is adjustable so that it may be used to measure accurately the width or thickness of a cavity wall or any other two mutually parallel surfaces comprises a detachable sliding measurement finger (3), a reference surface (7) and a locking screw. The device, by repositioning the measuring finger (3), in the orthogonally arranged guiding slots (16) also enables such measurements to continue around corners in the wall or other surfaces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268563-A (GB)
Title: Slider crank mechanism
Inventor: CHEN CHUNG HSIN
IPC: F16H21/36
Filed: 1992-07-08
Abstract: A crank mechanism for interconverting reciprocating motion of a double-head piston (12) and rotational motion of a crankshaft (20) includes a block (14) extending inward from an inner surface of each of two piston heads (16), defining a space between the two blocks (14). The crankshaft (20) penetrates transversely through the cylinder (10) between the piston heads (16), with a crank portion (22) thereof fittingly located in the space between the two blocks (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271364-A (GB)
Title: Overflow fitting for a siphon-discharge W.C. cistern
Inventor: ADAMS PAUL
IPC: E03D1/00
Filed: 1992-10-07
Abstract: A w.c. cistern has a siphon unit for discharging water into a flush pipe. Integral with the downpipe of the siphon is a u-shaped tube (14) which constitutes an internal overflow system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260397-A (GB)
Title: Rotating warning light
Inventor: VEJUX JEAN-MARIE
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 1992-10-09
Abstract: A rotating warning light of the gyrating light type is characterised in that a bulb (4) is secured at the top of a transparent cover (2) of the gyrating light (1), and a reflector (5) is secured directly on the shaft of a motor (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262096-A (GB)
Title: Pyrimidine derivative
Inventor: EDWARDS MARTIN PAUL
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1992-12-03
Abstract: Pharmaceutically useful compounds have the formula I, in which R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. Formula I has the structure:-   <IMAGE>  wherein A' is   <IMAGE> where Za, Zb and Zc are tetrazolyl or represent various defined radical linked by carbonyl or -NH- and the remaining radicals have certain defined meanings.
Patent GB-2271723-A (GB)
Title: Election game
Inventor: BRITTON ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1993-04-05
Abstract: Game apparatus comprises a board laid out to an endless segmented track, players markers, and certificates representing numbers of votes. Most segments on the board relate to the gaining of votes and segments representing words are subdivided as to votes to be won. The apparatus may also comprise "chance" cards which give instructions, rewards and penalties. The players pieces are moved according to the throw of dice.
Patent GB-2283408-A (GB)
Title: Washing hollow articles
Inventor: LUCKMAN PETER BERNARD SHAW
IPC: A47L15/22
Filed: 1993-11-03
Abstract: A multi-jet washing device for cleaning narrow necked or elongated necked vessels is attached to the water inlet manifold 6 of a dishwasher for rotation in a horizontal plane. The device channels washing solution via a hollow hub 1 through horizontal tubes 2 to vertical jets 3. The washing solution then emits through jet heads 7 at the top of the vertical jets 3 into the inside of the vessels to be cleaned. To facilitate loading, which is accomplished by placing the containers over the jets so that the spray head is well inside the body of the vessel, the device rotates about its central hub so that empty rows of washing jets 3 are presented to the front of the washing chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283820-A (GB)
Title: Golf hodometer
Inventor: HENRY MICHAEL JOHN MACLEAN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: A hodometer 10, 20, 30 attached to a golf trolley or the like, with the facility to register an input yardage and show the yards remaining through a calculator and display unit as the trolley is moved toward the hole. The distance travelled can also be displayed and the distance remaining can become the new input yardage thus allowing the player to know the distance of each shot played and to play. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278293-A (GB)
Title: Mixing fibrous and powder materials
Inventor: IRIE SHOICHIRO
IPC: B01F7/04
Filed: 1993-12-07
Abstract: Mixing method and apparatus uses two shafts 2 which rotate in reverse to each other, having mixing pins 3 branched in a V shape or Y shape and a mixing bath (1, Fig. 1 not shown) arranged in such manner that semi-wetted fibrous and powder materials are input to one end, and mixed while being moved along the length of the shafts with the obtained mixture being discharge at the other end. The fibrous material, e.g. bamboo, is coated with the powder, e.g. Portland cement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-936247-A (GB)
Abstract: 936,247. Magneto-sensitive resistors. SIEMENS-SHUCKERTWERKE A.G. June 24, 1960 [June 24, 1959], No. 22277/60. Class 37. [Also in Group XXXVIII] In a controllable resistance device, at least one body of semi-conductor material is placed near an iron less field system containing a winding connected in a circuit which does not include the semi-conductor body or bodies, but which includes switching means which, when operated, bring about application of a current impulse to the winding. As shown, Fig. 1a, two centrally apertured discs 1, 2, of InSb, separated by a disc 6 of insulating material, are joined by a common slotted peripheral electrode 5 and have individual annular electrodes 3, 4 within their apertures. An exciter coil 7, disposed concentrically around the discs, is connected through a three-electrode spark gap 8, Fig. 1c, to a charged capacitor 9. When a spark is triggered the capacitor 9 discharges through the coil 7 generating a magnetic field normal to the radial current paths in discs 1, 2, whose resistances are thereby increased. A greater number of semi-conductor discs connected as shown in Fig. 2b, may be used in the device, or as semi-conductor cylinder of length equal to or greater than its diameter may be used. Fig. 3 shows a rod 31 of semi-conductor material within an exciting solenoid 34, the inner electrode of the device passing through the centre of the rod. The devices shown in Figs. 1a and 3 may be adapted to respond to angular displacement and linear displacement respectively (see Group XXXVIII). The use of InAs and HgTe as magneto-resistive materials is mentioned in the Specification. Specification 797,506 is referred to.
Patent GB-2272344-A (GB)
Title: Sports technique video training device
Inventor: OWEN STEPHEN G
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 1994-01-06
Abstract: A video training device (12) for enabling a student athlete (10) to closely pattern his dynamic technique after that of a recognized master. The device includes a pair of video cameras (14A, 14B) that transmit live images (10A) of the student as seen from those directions (e.g., 20, 21) that best represent the technique. A video overlay generator (24) receives the live images and combines them with a corresponding set of self-generated template images (48) that represent the dynamic technique of the master. The combined sets of images are sent to a pair of visual monitors (18A, 18B) for simultaneous, superimposed display of each set on a respective screen (38A, 38B). User-operated controls on the video overlay generator (24) permit the static image (48) on each screen to be adjusted in size, moved vertically or horizontally, or switched to a new static image representing a different sport situation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286702-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic switching system
Inventor: GARDNER ANDREW
IPC: B60R25/20
Filed: 1994-02-18
Abstract: A fibre optic switching system, especially for the control of the ignition of motor vehicles, comprises a key pad (10) located in the vehicle cabin, a light source controlled by operation of the key pad, a fibre optic cable (12) to carry light signals to a control box (14), for example in the engine compartment, and switches in the control box which respond to the light signals to control the vehicle ignition. A key could replace the keypad. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276373-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment process
Inventor: KOZLOWSKI ZDZISLAW JANUSZ
IPC: B01J20/26
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: A process for recovering small amounts of liquid contaminants from water, which are present in the water either as solute or as the disperse phase of an emulsion. The process comprises contacting the contaminated water with an effective amount of a particulate polyurethane liquid sorbent, by mixing the sorbent and contaminated water together. The sorbent is removed from the water, typically by a simple filtration step. If required, the water can be treated more than once. The recovered contaminating liquid can be separated from the sorbent by a centrifugation step, and the sorbent re-used. In a typical case the hydrocarbon content of water containing 10% of emulsified diesel fuel can be reduced to less than 200ppm in a single treatment.
Patent GB-2289033-A (GB)
Title: Can opener
Inventor: AUNG SOE
IPC: B67B7/78
Filed: 1994-05-05
Abstract: A can opener includes cutter wheels 5, 6 for cutting a part of a can 50 to be opened to remove the lid. The cutter wheels, in addition to cutting the can, grip the can to cause relative movement between the can and the can opener on rotation of the cutter wheels. The cutter wheels may be serrated, and arranged to cut alternative interleaving series of serrations, the interleaving series combining to effect a continuous cut on relative movement of the can and the can opener. There may be two cutter wheels, and these may be rotated by means of a handle 18 coupled to the cutter wheels by means of gear wheels. Locating means which may comprise a wheel adapted to engage the rim of a can are provided for locating a can to be opened adjacent the cutter wheels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277234-A (GB)
Title: Cellular radio telephone diagnostics
Inventor: REES IDRIS JOHN MARK
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 1994-06-17
Abstract: Base station transmitter test equipment comprises a subsidiary transceiver connected by a directional coupler to the main base station transceiver and to the antenna. Means are provided at the subsidiary transceiver for detecting the power reflected from the antenna as a method of testing it. In a further test arrangement a subsidiary receiver 32 remote from the base station 38 monitors the signal strength or timing of signals transmitted therefrom and reports a fault through a communications link to a central controller 40 in the event of a change in the parameter being detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282012-A (GB)
Title: Supporting a partition in a dynamo electric machine
Inventor: POMMELET HERVE
IPC: H02K3/487
Filed: 1994-08-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary machine whose stator bore 2 is designs for accommodating a partition 8, the stator of the machine comprising coils 3 retains in slots by slot closing shims 6, a ripple spring being provide between the coil 3 and the shim 6. The shims protrude into the bore 2 and elastically retain the partition in the bore by the pressure exerted by the springs on the shims. Alternatively, in arrangements having oil flow channels 14, coil springs may be used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284174-A (GB)
Title: Head for the application of composite bands
Inventor: TORRES MARTINEZ MANUEL
IPC: B29C70/38
Filed: 1994-10-31
Abstract: A head for the application of composite bands has a compacting group which incorporates rollers intended to press on a composite band to make it conform to the corresponding piece comprising a pair of rollers 12.1 and 12.2 mounted in diametrical opposition on a gyratory support, each roller 12.1 or 12.2 being formed by a multiplicity of identical pieces 12.4 which are maintained in position by tubular pipes 12.5 through which a pressurised fluid flows. The head is also provided with a) motorised vacuum rollers 5, 7 for forming a storage loop in the feed path of the composite band; b) rotary cutting mechanism for edge trimming of the composite band and comprising blades 9, 9' each capable of rotating in both directions, and being both transversely displaceable and adjustable to vary the depth and orientation of the cut; and c) self centring mechanisms 8, 8' and centring roller 10 for guiding and centring the composite band as it is applied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285297-A (GB)
Title: Extracting pipes
Inventor: AUSTIN GRAHAM ARTHUR
IPC: F16L55/26
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: Apparatus for removing piping from the ground comprises a cable (1) which has pipe engaging means (2) disposed along its length. The pipe engaging means (2) are arranged such that the cable (1) is insertable into a pipe (3) in one direction but that attempted withdrawal of the cable (1) in the opposite direction relative to the pipe (3) causes the pipe engaging means (2) to jam the cable (1) in the pipe (3). The pipe (3) can then be pulled from the ground, the pulling force being distributed along the length of the pipe (3). An alternative embodiment (Figs 7, 8) employs two elongate flexible elements (17, 18) with respective wedge members (20, 19) which cooperate to jam the flexible elements in the pipe in response to relative movement between the elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-943911-A (GB)
Abstract: 943,911. Ignition systems. WIPAC DEVELOPMENT Ltd. Dec. 21, 1959 [Jan. 5, 1959; May 22, 1959; June 8, 1959], Nos. 421/59, 17608/59 and 19610/59. Heading F1B. In an ignition system of the type comprising a source of alternating current 10 connected through a rectifier 11 to a capacitor 12 and a radio frequency voltage step up transformer 14 with its primary winding 13 connected across the capacitor through make and break contacts 15, the secondary winding 18 being connected to a sparking plug 17, the capacitor has a capacitance within the range from 0À1 to 0À5 Áf, the voltage step up transformer has a core of low loss ferromagnetic material, a turns ratio of at least 50:1, a primary winding of 10 to 40 turns and an inductance measured across the primary winding of 4 to 30 uH and the source of alternating current is such that the maximum inverse voltage across the rectifier is 800 volts. In applying the invention to an engine already provided with an alternator adapted to generate a low voltage say 6 or 12 volts it is preferred to provide a unit consisting of a container 20 (Fig. 2) housing a low frequency voltage step up transformer 21, the rectifier, the capacitor and the transformer feeding the plug. The container can be made of metal or thermo-setting plastic material. Although Fig. 2 shows a half wave rectifier a full wave rectifier such as a bridge rectifier may be employed. Sometimes it may not be convenient to earth one terminal of the source 10 and both ends of the primary winding of the transformer 21 may be brought out to terminals. The core of the transformer 14 may be of ferrite material or of iron dust in a binder. Preferred values for the components of the system are quoted. The transformer 14 is preferably constructed as described in Specification 867,060 referred to.
Patent GB-2299945-A (GB)
Title: Racket sports coaching aid
Inventor: KIRBY ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: A63B69/38
Filed: 1995-04-11
Abstract: Apparatus for locating a users hand in the correct position on the grip of a racket comprises a pair of straps 1,2 which surround the grip and a second pair of straps 3,4 which extend between the first straps one being provided with a loop to locate the thumb and the other to extend across the back of the hand.
Patent GB-2305030-A (GB)
Title: Filter circuit for connection across the input of a power supply
Inventor: WONG JON
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 1995-08-31
Abstract: The filter circuit has a capacitor 12 for power factor correction of a power supply 16 which incorporates a transformer, the supply 16 having a detector which controls a switch 14 such that at start-up the capacitor 12 will be initially connected to a mains supply 2, 4 at a voltage zero crossing, thereby inhibiting start-up voltage spikes. The capacitor 12 may be a 25F self-healing polypropylene capacitor. A very high energy varistor 8 is connected across live and neutral terminals, and high energy varistors 9, 11 are connected across neutral and earth terminals and across live and earth terminals. The supply 16 may be a power supply for audio/visual recording/reproducing apparatus 20.
Patent GB-2293502-A (GB)
Title: Miniature grid array socketing system
Inventor: KOZEL CHARLES A
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 1995-09-26
Abstract: A miniature grid array socketing system is provided having a socket 10 having a footprint corresponding to the footprint of an I.C. package 40 and/or of an adaptor 50. The contact pins 52 of the adaptor mate with socket contacts 23 mounted in passages of the socket. The adaptor has mounted thereto an I.C. package 40. For example, a ball grid array package having a 20 x 20 array on .050 x .050 inch spacing may be mounted on an adaptor which is mounted to a socket having corresponding .060 inch x. 060 inch spacings. The socket contacts are inspectable from above the passages of the socket and without any real estate penalty from the surface mount socket. Interconnected socket contacts are made on a larger spacing than required, which is then reduced by corrugation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294615-A (GB)
Title: Subscriber network arrangement for accession of subscribers to a telephone network
Inventor: HURME HARRI
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a subscriber network arrangement for concerning several subscribers to a telephone network, the subscriber network comprising: (a) several subscriber sets (102); (b) several subscriber terminals (101), whereby to one subscriber terminal is connected at least one subscriber set (102) by means of a transmission connection (111) to be implemented in an electrical form, and (c) a central unit (103) common to the several subscriber terminals, whereby a time-division data transmission between the several subscriber terminals (101) and the central unit (103) occurs along a common transmission path (110). To be able to construct the network at costs as low as possible by utilizing the existing transmission capacity as efficiently as possible, a message transmission channel common to all subscriber terminals of the central unit is formed in the same transmission frame as actual payload data in both transmission directions on the common transmission path (110) between the central unit and the subscriber terminals, the channel being disposable by subscriber-specific signalling messages as well as other signalling messages of the network. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297906-A (GB)
Title: Frame for pictures, etc.
Inventor: FREWIN EDWARD JOHN
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1996-02-13
Abstract: To use the shown frame, a sheet of glass, etc., is placed on the frame part 90, a picture, for example, is placed on the glass so that it is viewable through the aperture 108, and a backing sheet placed on the picture. Side portions 92,94,96,98 are then folded around the glass, picture and backing sheet. A region of the side portions which contact the backing sheet are self adhesive and so stick to the backing sheet. A frame is thus formed which substantially seals the picture. Edge covering regions 110,112,114,116 are provided to accommodate the thickness of the glass picture and backing means. Edge face tabs 100,102,104,106 are provided to seal the corners of the framed article.
Patent GB-2307841-A (GB)
Title: Filter for smoking article and smoking article incorporating it.
Inventor: JOHN EDWARD DENNIS
IPC: A24D3/16
Filed: 1996-04-02
Abstract: A filter for a smoking article has a cylindrical substrate which bears on at least one surface platinum which will contact smoke drawn through the filter.
Patent GB-2312142-A (GB)
Title: Mounting controls/connectors to heating elements
Inventor: BROOK STEPHEN ROGER
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1996-04-10
Abstract: The heating element has attachment studs 6 integrally formed on its underside which are designed to be peened over, in the manner of a rivet, to secure a mounting bracket to the element, the control and the appliance connector inlet part being affixed to the bracket. Redundant studs are provided on the heating element to enable a defective control to be replaced without need to discard the heating element. Mounting brackets which provide compliance in the positioning of the appliance connector inlet part are described.
Patent GB-2301689-A (GB)
Title: Radio display pager
Inventor: KUDOH KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1996-05-30
Abstract: In a radio display pager, a memory has message fields and corresponding attribute fields. When a message is received, it is stored 24 in one of the message fields which are vacant. A message stored in one of the message fields is then displayed 31 in response to the operation of a manually operated key 30. A protect indication is stored 35 into the attribute field of the displayed message if the key is not subsequently operated 33 within a predetermined time interval. If the key is operated within that interval, a protect indication, if present in the attribute field of the displayed message, is deleted 38. If a new message is received when the message fields are already full, an unprotected old message is discarded 29 to vacate a message field in which the new message is stored.