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Patent GB-946478-A (GB)
Abstract: 946,478. Galvanometers. SOC. DE PROSPECTION ELECTRIQUE SCHLUMBERGER. May 10, 1961 [May 12, 1960], No. 17078/60. Heading G1Q. A plurality of galvanometer units 20, Fig. 1 are adjustably mounted side-by-side in a common magnetic assembly. The support for each unit includes a magnetic shunt adjustable to vary the galvanometer sensitivity and each unit is adjustable about its longitudinal axis 24 and tiltable for zeroising purposes. The magnetic assembly consists of magnets 1,1<SP>1</SP> a soft iron yoke 2, and polepieces 3, 3<SP>1</SP> connected by a brass member 4. The polepieces 3, 3<SP>1</SP> and member 4 are formed with a semi-cylindrical recess 5 within which supporting member 6 one for each galvanometer unit 20 are mounted for relative adjustment about the cylinder axis 29 by a screw 30, Fig. 6, acting against the bias of a spring 31. Each member 6, Fig. 3 is divided into four parts, non- magnetic parts 8, 8<SP>1</SP> and high permeability parts 9,10. The part 10 is bored at 12 such that the webs 13,14 saturate and the bore houses a magnetic cylinder 15, Fig. 5, having a flat surface 16, rotation of this cylinder varying the magnetic circuit reluctance and hence the sensitivity of the associated galvanometer unit housed in the bore 11. The cylinder 15 may be locked in its adjusted position by a ball and set screw, Fig. 4 (not shown). Zeroising of the light-spot for each galvanometer unit 20 is effected by rotary adjustment of the unit 20 within the bore 11 and by adjusting the screw 30 to tilt the unit 20 relative to the magnetic assembly. To reduce friction and thus facilitate these adjustments polytetrafluoroethylene layers are interposed between the relevant bearing surfaces, the P.T.F.E. sleeves separating the unit 20 from the bore 11 serving also to insulate the unit 20 electrically from the magnetic assembly.
Patent GB-2286259-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring refrigerant fill-level
Inventor: WIESZT HERBERT
IPC: F25B49/00
Filed: 1995-01-17
Abstract: In a refrigeration system having a regulated compressor eg in a vehicle air conditioning system, the refrigerant fill-level is determined from the degree of supercooling of the refrigerant without the compressor operating at maximum output. A maximum value of supercooling MW is initially determined with the vehicle at rest and this value is subsequently used as the supercooling value unless the istantaneous supercooling value UW exceeds it, in which case MW is updated to this higher value. The system takes account of the fact that supercooling decreases when disturbance variables affect the system eg contamination of the refrigerant and when the compressor operates at below maximum capacity, as well as with reductions in the quantity of refrigerant in the system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298042-A (GB)
Title: Dewpoint measuring apparatus
Inventor: DADACHANJI FALI MINOCHER
IPC: G01N25/68
Filed: 1995-02-14
Abstract: A dewpoint measuring instrument of the cooled-mirror type has a flexible, reflective, thin metal or plastics tape (22) extended across and in contact with the upper surface of a metal block (10a) repeatedly cooled by a Peltier cooling device (12). The portion of the tape extended across the block (10a) is monitored for condensation formation by a light source (16) and photo-receptor (18). The unused tape is unwound from a supply reel (26) and the used tape is wound up on a take-up reel (24). By winding the tape (22) on, at intervals, from the reel (26) onto the reel (24), a clean surface is provided at intervals for condensation, so that inaccuracies resulting from contamination of the mirror surface are minimised.
Patent GB-2298171-A (GB)
Title: Luggage holder
Inventor: BURY SIMON
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 1995-02-22
Abstract: A device for holding luggage in a vehicle comprises a frame 6 which is provided with a first jaw 2 and a second jaw 4 which are moveable relative to each other. The device has means for mounting the frame 6 under the seat 10 of a motor vehicle, with the jaws 2, 4 disposed substantially forwardly of the seat 10. In use, the jaws 2, 4 are made to grip luggage, for example a briefcase 8, by means of a ratchet mechanims or a spring.
Patent GB-2288044-A (GB)
Title: Downloading software to terminal apparatus
Inventor: SHINTANI PETER
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: An information terminal apparatus 10 providing easier maintenance of software required for a variety of services comprises an input port 11 for receiving external software transmitted by radio, infrared or ultrasonic means; a first memory 13 for storing the software received; a first controller 12 operated in accordance with execution of the software; a console 15 for inputting data; and a display 14 for visually representing various kinds of information in conformity with execution of the software. The software may be obtained via a cable box 1 for transferring a signal to or from the terminal apparatus 10. The cable box comprises an interface 4 for transferring information to and from a host processor; a second memory 3 for storing software transmitted from the host processor; and a second controller 2 for controlling the signal transfer to or from the interface, the second memory and the terminal apparatus 10. The apparatus may be used for games, home shopping, home banking and auction services. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302988-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breaker
Inventor: CHU RAYMOND WAI HANG
IPC: H01H/
Filed: 1995-06-29
Abstract: A circuit breaker comprises a main switch (S1) for controlling the connection of a load to a power source, the switch (S1) having a fixed contact and a movable switch contact resiliently biassed away from the fixed contact. The circuit breaker includes a solenoid (15) having a first winding (W1) for initially moving the movable contact towards the fixed contact and a second winding (W2) for holding the movable contact against the fixed contact, a fault detection circuit (14) adapted to detect the occurrence of a fault at the load and in response to disable the solenoid [15), and reset means (S2/S3) adapted to initially enable energization of the first winding (W1) and when the movable contact is sufficiently close to or reaching the fixed contact to subsequently enable energization of the second winding (W2). The reset means includes a reset switch (52) which is operated by a pivotable switching member on which the movable switch contact is supported.
Patent GB-2306135-A (GB)
Title: Stationery set providing cheque and envelope
Inventor: OAKLEY BRYN ALAN
IPC: B42D5/02
Filed: 1995-10-13
Abstract: A stationery set 10 has upper and lower sheets 12,14 first portions 20,26 of which are connected to provide a removable envelope. A second portion of upper sheet 12 provides a cheque 22, printed in accordance with APACS regulations. Upper sheet 12 is provided with tear lines 18,20 to define the envelope portion 20, the cheque 22 and an advice of payment portion 24. The sheets 12,14 are connected together by glue lines adjacent the tear line 18 and edges 30,32 so as to form the envelope. The rear sheet 14 provides a fold-over flap for the envelope, the flap including a sealing tape 34.
Patent GB-2309492-A (GB)
Title: Heat engine with liquid working fluid, and constant volume, constant entropy, and constant pressure cycle stages
Inventor: DREWES DIETMAR FRIEDRICH
IPC: F01K25/08
Filed: 1996-01-25
Abstract: A working fluid, which may be carbon dioxide, is heated at constant volume (isochorically). It may then expand at constant entropy, and be cooled at constant pressure. The fluid may be substantially saturated liquid before it is heated. Its heat may be transferred to or from heat pumps, which may use ammonia as working fluid. The working fluid may be contained in three working chambers. The or each chamber may have a moveable boundary, and releasable locking means therefor. Said boundary may be a piston. The engine may be used in power generating plant, and may use low grade - e.g., geothermal or waste - heat. The figure shows three cylinders 52, 53, and 54, and a heat pump 39 comprising compressor 40, evaporator 43, condenser 44, and pressure drop valve 42, 45 is a heat input; 46 a heat output. 51 and 52 are standpipes or equalization reservoirs.
Patent GB-2312154-A (GB)
Title: Demountable laterally stable bracket
Inventor: MCLEAN GORDON MAXWELL
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 1996-04-20
Abstract: A demountable bracket eg for an exterior hanging basket provides lateral stability and allows the bracket to be readily removed when not in use. A variety of interengaging connections are disclosed. The use of an 'anti-swing bar' is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2301915-A (GB)
Title: Developing and/or maintaining multiple workplace-protection programs
Inventor: GARBER SHARON R
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1996-05-24
Abstract: A system 100 is disclosed which fully integrates the development and maintenance of multiple workplace protection programs. The system (i) provides the forms which are useful in developing and maintaining workplace hearing protection and respiratory protection programs, (ii) facilitates the training of employees which is necessary to ensure that the protection programs are effective, (iii) includes the database which is necessary to provide all of the knowledge required during the development and maintenance of the workplace protection programs, (iv) permits customization of the programs, (v) allows the employer and employees to read the knowledge provided by fully informative protection programs, (vi) assists the employer in preparing for an audit of the protection programs, and (vii) generates written standard operating procedures.
Patent GB-2304412-A (GB)
Title: Method and means for measuring the height of a vehicle
Inventor: HAYNES BRIAN
IPC: G01B3/02
Filed: 1996-08-16
Abstract: A scale (10) is attached to a vehicle body (11) having a given standard height. A point on the scale (10) corresponding to the standard height measurement is initially at a predetermined distance from the ground. The height of the vehicle body (11) when in a different state is then obtained by determining the scale measurement then at said predetermined distance from the ground.
Patent GB-2323103-A (GB)
Title: Waste removal method for dry toilets
Inventor: HAWKINS ROBERT DOUGLAS
IPC: A47K11/02
Filed: 1996-10-02
Abstract: A system for the removal of waste from dry toilet bowls (10) and other containers having disposable liner sheet (12) consisting of apparatus (16, 18, 20, 36) for forming elastic wads (32) from lengths of liner sheet (12) containing waste and for inserting the wads (32) through a port (28) into a pipe (34) and means (38) for introducing air pressure into the pipe (34) near the port (28) to propel the wads (32) along the pipe (34) towards the pipe exit (40).
Patent GB-2306975-A (GB)
Title: Dyeing apparatus
Inventor: YAMAKITA YOSHIMICHI
IPC: D06B19/00
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: A dyeing apparatus comprises a vessel 1 to contain a dyeing liquid, a shaft 3 rotatable in vessel 1, an impeller 4a, 4b to flow the dyeing liquid in a direction parallel to the shaft and a reel 6 for an article 100 for dyeing, the impeller and reel being attached to the shaft. The reeled article is dyed by causing the liquid to pass by permeation through the article laterally by rotation of the impeller. The shaft may be reversed during dyeing.
Patent GB-2315014-A (GB)
Title: Baby buggy seat
Inventor: JANE CABAGNERO RAMON
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: The seat is hinged to a rocking frame and characterised by a crosswise fitted inverted "U"-shaped handle (5), which is hinged at its ends to the side supports(2), on which the frame rocks. The handle may also form the front bow of a foldable hood which is removably-mounted to said seat and handle. The seat frame may also include a horizontal "U"-shaped sub-frame with removably-mounted means of support on the rim of the front half of the frame positioning it at a higher level. The sub-frame and the front half of the seat can be hidden by a cover that is also removably-mounted and which forms a foot rest.
Patent GB-2314843-A (GB)
Title: Whole blood comprising a stabilised leucocyte preparation
Inventor: GRANGER VIVIAN
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 1994-07-05
Abstract: Whole blood is stabilised by the addition of a stabilised leucocyte preparation. The stabilising agent may be a heavy metal compound, preferably a transition metal compound (especially a chromium salt, particularly chromic chloride). The stabilised leucocyte preparation may be added to leucocyte-depleted whole blood (optionally obtained by filtration), or untreated red blood cells.
Patent GB-2317812-A (GB)
Title: Insole with arch support
Inventor: SAGA KOICHI
IPC: A43B13/38
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: Insole 6 has a mid portion 5 to which is affixed on its upper surface an arch support made from main member 1; and an auxiliary member 2 which is sandwiched between the insole and the main member. Members 1 and 2 each comprise a thin cellulose fibreboard layer 'c' adhered to a cork particulate board 'b'. The underside of the edges of member 1 are bevelled or chamfered (1e) to provide contact with insole 6 when the main member is secured by tapes 7 and 8. The envelope made by the insole with main member 1 encapsulates auxiliary member 2 and a modest gap 9 around the periphery of member 2. Each cork board layer may typically be about 3 mm deep. In another embodiment (Figure 2, not shown), member 1 comprises just layer 'c', a cellulose fibreboard layer 0.8-1.0 mm thick.
Patent GB-2330624-A (GB)
Title: Fan device with noise reduction
Inventor: WANG SAMW HONG-JEN
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: A fan device includes a motor 20 rotatably secured in a housing 10 and a number of fan blades 30 secured to the motor 20 and driven by the motor 20. The housing 10 has a number of holes 12 formed in an inner wall 11 for reducing the noise that may be generated by the motor 20 and the fan blades 30. As shown, the housing 10 includes an outer peripheral wall 15 for forming a chamber 14 between the walls 11, 15 and for receiving a noise reducing material 16. The fan blades 30 may each include one or more panels (32, figs 3, 4, not shown) of wood, plastics or metal, and one or more sheets (33) of noise reducing material (e.g. fibrous or porous materials) for reducing the noise. The panel (32) may include a number of apertures (38) for reducing the noise.
Patent GB-2320665-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool with a divisible guide tube
Inventor: STARK THOMAS
IPC: A01G3/06
Filed: 1997-12-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a free-cutting tool with a guide tube, located at one end of which is a drive motor 3 and whereof the other end supports a cutting head 5. A drive shaft for connecting the drive motor 3 to the cutting head 5 is mounted in the guide tube, in which case the guide tube can be separated into an upper tube section 14 connected to the drive motor 3 and a lower tube section 16 connected to the cutting head 5. The facing ends of the tube sections are detachably connected to each other by way of a coupling member 1. To achieve reliable mounting and dismantling of the guide tube, the tube section 16 of the guide tube axially releasable from the coupling member can be locked by way of a locking device (50) and can be fixed with frictional contact in the coupling member by way of a clamping device (23).
Patent GB-2320964-A (GB)
Title: Method for testing electronic devices attached to a leadframe
Inventor: LAW YIU KAM
IPC: G01R1/073
Filed: 1993-11-25
Abstract: A method for testing electronic devices attached to a leadframe includes positioning more than one electronic device 42, 44, 46 attached to a common leadframe underneath a test fixture 50. The test fixture 50 then contacts the devices 42, 44, 46 to perform an electrical test. Testing more than one device at a time while they are attached to a common leadframe greatly improves efficiency of the testing process. Furthermore, positioning the devices 42, 44, 46 below the test fixture 50 reduces the amount of contamination that may settle on the test fixture. The leadframe and associated electronic devices are transported by a walking beam 36 from a heated storage area 30 to the test site 40 then to a further storage area 64. The walking beam 36 may be heated and an inker 62 may mark failed devices.
Patent GB-2323437-A (GB)
Title: An oil fired coal effect stove
Inventor: HIBBARD TERRY
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1998-03-13
Abstract: An oil fired coal-effect stove (2) comprises a pot (4) in which oil is vaporized, a support (6) mounted above the pot (4), and a plurality of pieces of artificial coal (8) mounted on the support (6), the support (6) comprising an open framework of spaced apart bars (10) whereby heat and flames from burning oil are able to pass through the support (6) and around the pieces of artificial coal (8).
Patent GB-2336758-A (GB)
Title: Heel protector
Inventor: FREE DAVID BARRY
IPC: A43B5/12
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: A heel protector for a dance shoe which comprises a moulded sleeved cap having a sleeve portion (1) and a cap portion (2), the cap portion having a ground engaging portion (3) affixed thereto which is made from a material different to the remainder of the sleeve and cap portions. The protector is made by coating a sheet made from a leather material with a cement, curing the cement on the leather, stamping out a portion of the sheet in a predetermined size and shape to form a ground engaging portion (3), placing said ground engaging portion in a mould and moulding a sleeve (1) and cap portion (2) in the mould, whereby the ground engaging portion is affixed to a surface of a cap portion of the heel protector.
Patent GB-2329228-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning device for drive belts
Inventor: BRANDENSTEIN MANFRED
IPC: F16H7/12
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: In a drive belt tensioning device there is provided a spring module 4 which can be readily flange-mounted and which is connected to a support member 1 and to a pivot member 2 in a manner precluding relative rotation. The spring module 4 comprises two cup-shaped housing parts 5,6 which form an annular chamber, in which the tensioning spring 7 is inserted, and the ends 12 of which spring are fastened to the housing parts 5,6. The parts 5,6 can rotate relative to one another to a limited extent and are secured via retaining projections 14,15.
Patent GB-2325925-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of spherical ceramic granules
Inventor: YAMAMOTO AKIRA
IPC: B01J2/14
Filed: 1998-06-02
Abstract: A production process for spherical ceramic granules comprises the steps of: pulverizing a dried product of a ceramic material; calcining the pulverized product at a temperature of 300 to 900C; rotating the calcined granules to make spherical granules; and firing the spherical granules. The spherical ceramic granules have no corners or sharp edges and projections and thus show a high fluidity property and excellent operability. Examples describe the production of porous spherical granules of hydroxyapatite.
Patent GB-2338474-A (GB)
Title: Leak resistant containers
Inventor: WATKINS TREVOR
IPC: B65D5/24
Filed: 1998-06-15
Abstract: A container comprises a base 12 and sides 14, 16, 18, 20 delineated from the base 12 by fold lines, with adjacent sides interconnected by gussets 32,34, whereby the base and at least a proportion of the sides 14, 16, 18, 20 adjacent to the base are formed from a continuous sheet of folded material. A portion of each side 14, 16, 18, 20 delineated by fold lines 48, 56,62,64 is foldable inwardly towards the centre of the erected container to form a lid, adjacent pairs of these side portions being interconnected by gussets 66, 68, 70, 72. Each reverse fold in each gusset diverges from the respective fold lines 48, 56, 62, 64 when the lid is closed, whereby the container may hold a quantity of liquid without leakage, even when tilted substantially away from the horizontal.
Patent GB-2334765-A (GB)
Title: A freewheel bicycle hub having two annular clutch discs with inclined teeth
Inventor: CHEN HUBERT
IPC: F16D41/36
Filed: 1998-07-24
Abstract: The freewheel hub has a tubular hub shell 10 sleeved rotatably on a shaft 20, a hollow cylindrical driving member 50 sleeved rotatably on the shaft adjacent to the hub shell and a clutch unit 70 with first and second clutch discs 72, 71 also sleeved rotatably on the shaft. The first disc 72 is coupled to the driving member and the second disc is coupled to the hub shell. Each of the discs has an annular face 726, 716 which is perpendicular to the shaft 20 with confronting inclined teeth 723, 713. The teeth engage each other when the driving member rotates in a first direction to couple the driving member to the hub shell but disengage when the driving member rotates in the opposite direction, as the inclined surfaces 723b, 713b of the teeth act to move the discs apart, to allow idle rotation of the driving member relative to the hub shell. A spring (73, Figure 3) biases one of the clutch discs to keep the teeth engaged.
Patent GB-2344385-A (GB)
Title: Self aligning yacht rudder bearing
Inventor: HUGGETT RICHARD DAVID JOHN
IPC: F16C33/76
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A yacht rudder bearing assembly (3) that allows a yacht's rudder (1) to flex under load whilst maintaining good bearing efficiency and helm sensitivity. Compliance is achieved by means of a flexible element (13) bonded to an outer housing (14) and an inner roller bearing hub (4). A lower bearing is fixed to the hull of a vessel (2) and a corresponding upper bearing, concentric to the lower bearing, is fixed into the upper part of the hull or deck. The rudder (1) is thus connected to the vessel via these two bearings allowing the yacht's rudder blade to flex naturally without impairing the feel of the helm which is a great advantage in competition sailing.
Patent GB-2344318-A (GB)
Title: An air bag cover incorporating a display
Inventor: BUTLER BRYAN FREDERICK
IPC: B60R21/215
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: An air bag cover 1 is for use with an air bag capable of being switched between an enabled state and a disabled state. The cover 1 includes a display which shows whether the air bag is enabled or disabled. The display may comprise a "secret until lit" material which carries first and second printed layers, the second printed layer only being visible when the display is backlit.
Patent GB-2333009-A (GB)
Title: A telephone exchange with an emergency calling function
Inventor: TANAKA TOSHIAKI
IPC: H04Q3/72
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A Private Branch Exchange (PBX) is described comprising a control section 11-2, a digital key telephone interface 14 connected to a digital key telephone 2, a station line interface 16 connected to station lines 20 and a leased line interface 36 connected to leased lines 30. When the user wants to establish an emergency call they are required to un-hook the digital key telephone 2, or operate the extension key, the station line key or the leased line key and dial the appropriate emergency number eg.911. Consequently, the control section 31 releases any currently captured line in favour of a dedicated emergency line, the number of which is stored in line number memory section 32. The dialling data is then read from dial memory section 29 and is transmitted to the MF tone creation and transmitting section 17-2. The dialling data is converted into a MF tone signal which is output on the emergency line.
Patent GB-2350866-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant piston and reservoir wave energy converter
Inventor: SPILMAN BRIAN WALTER
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: The converter comprises a buoyant vertically reciprocable piston 5, a hollow collection body 7, and a turbine 11 and ramp 1 above mean sea level. The piston provides a wave holding tank 4 floor in the collection body such that when a wave enters the tank via ramp 1 and deflectors 2, 3 the weight of water causes the piston to sink relative to the body and water is returned to sea level via exhaust port 12 and the turbine. When the wave subsides, piston buoyancy lifts the tank contents to supply a constant head to the turbine. The body is flooded via port 6 below the piston and is stabilised against heaving by horizontal keels 13. The piston has a skirt 10 to prevent twisting in the collection body. A motorised shutter 14 may close the inlet in extreme sea conditions.