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Patent GB-2321045-A (GB)
Title: Knockdown pallet structure
Inventor: LEE CHIEH-WEN
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 1997-01-08
Abstract: A knockdown pallet 10 that enables a user to modify its support surface structure comprises a plurality of spaced primary deck plates 12 attached via releasable connection sections 26 on their undersides to connecting units on the top faces of spacer bars 20. Connection sections 26 comprising a positioning hole 30, at least one engaging member 38 and at least one biassing member 40 are disclosed, along with corresponding connecting units comprising a receiving pin 32, a pawl 36 engagable with each engaging member 38 to secure the plate 12 and spacer 20 and an abutting section 44 acted on by each biassing member for more secure engagement of engaging member 38 and paw 36 and to facilitate separation of plate 12 and spacer 20. The connection sections 26 may be separated by intermediate sections 28. The gaps 18 between plates 12 may be filled by secondary plates (52 in fig. 4) attached to the spacers 20 through auxiliary connection sections (54) comprising at least one engaging (64) and one biassing member (70).
Patent GB-2321475-A (GB)
Title: Building panels
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ARTHUR
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 1997-01-25
Abstract: A building for example, a warehouse, is supported on a plurality of piles (14) spaced at intervals around the perimeter of the building and includes precast reinforced concrete panels (20) each of which has a length enabling it to span the gap between adjacent piles, with the base preferably supported on said piles, and the panels being attached to each other or to intermediate members, for example, stanchions (10).
Patent GB-2323507-A (GB)
Title: Microporous insulation material arrangement in a heating element support dish
Inventor: HUGHES JOHN THOMAS
IPC: H05B3/68
Filed: 1997-03-21
Abstract: An electric heater unit for a glass-ceramic cooking appliance comprises a supporting dish (4) having therein a base (8) of compacted microporous insulation material having supported thereon, or adjacent thereto, at least one electrical resistance heating element (12), the dish having further therein a peripheral wall (11) of compacted further microporous insulation material, and wherein the peripheral wall (11) is integral with and of controlled compaction density in particular different from that of the base (8). A method of manufacture is also described.
Patent GB-2313060-A (GB)
Title: Disinfectant dispenser
Inventor: SCHEEPERS ROGER BASIL LAWSON
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: A disinfectant dispenser comprises an elongate sleeve made of a flexible porous material and a particulate material contained within the sleeve and impregnated with a vapourizable disinfectant composition which can vapourize and permeate through the sleeve into the surrounding atmosphere, the disinfectant composition comprising a volatile biocide. A method of disinfecting and/or deodorising waste material in a receptacle comprises dispensing, substantially continuously, vaporized disinfectant and/or deodorant at or above and below the level of the waste material in the receptacle so that an amount of the deodorant and/or disinfectant circulates in an area above the level of waste material in the receptacle and downwardly through the material and permeates laterally through the waste material to disinfect and/or deodorize the interior of the receptacle as well as its contents and its immediate vicinity.
Patent GB-2315911-A (GB)
Title: Optical pickup system capable of selectively reading optical discs of differing thickness
Inventor: CHOI YANG-OH
IPC: G11B7/1356
Filed: 1997-07-22
Abstract: An optical pickup system which has the capability of selectively reading optical discs of differing thickness loaded on a disc tray. The optical pickup system includes means for generating light beams which differ in wavelength and an optical means including parts (220) for selectively reflecting the light beams to the recording surface of an optical disc. The wavelength of the light determines the focal depth of the beam.
Patent GB-2316555-A (GB)
Title: Alternator assembly with inherent ballast impedance characteristic for operating a lamp
Inventor: COLEMAN THOMAS H
IPC: H02K16/00
Filed: 1997-08-13
Abstract: An engine-driven alternator assembly 50 has an output winding 62 with a relatively high impedance providing an inherent ballasting characteristic, such that the alternator can be used to operate a lamp 24 and limit the current thereto without any separate substantial impedance between the winding and lamp. The lamp may be particularly a high pressure metal halide lamp, or alternatively a high pressure sodium or mercury lamp, a low pressure metal halide or sodium lamp, a fluorescent lamp, or to a limited extent an incandescent lamp. A small modifying ballast may be connected between the alternator and the lamp to provide a desired optimal impedance characteristic. For a discharge lamp, the alternator provides a relatively high starting voltage and a lower sustaining voltage. The alternator-driving engine 58 may be constructed and/or controlled to produce the required voltage droop characteristic of the alternator. The alternator may be a permanent magnet type (Figs.4-7), a switched reluctance type (Figs.15-17), an induction alternator (Figs.18-21) or a synchronous wound type, and may give an output at 200 to 600Hz. The lamp may be operated on direct current by connecting a rectifier (147, Fig.22) between the alternator and the lamp. A plurality of alternator units 56 may have rotors 60 on a common shaft and stator windings 59 supplying respective lamps 24. A mobile lighting tower may have a trailer (12, Figs.1,2) on which the engine and alternator assembly are mounted to supply four metal halide lamps 24 supported by a telescopic boom (20).
Patent GB-2329370-A (GB)
Title: Securing a circular member to the end of a tubular body
Inventor: PYLE JOHN
IPC: B65G39/02
Filed: 1997-09-20
Abstract: A method of securing a circular member to the end of a tubular body and more particularly to a conveyor idler roller in which a bearing housing 3 is secured to each end of a cylindrical tube 1. The bearing housings 3 each having a circumferential groove 9. Each bearing housing 3 is at least partly fittable in an end of the cylindrical tube 1 and the respective ends 12 of the tube 1 deformed into the circumferential grooves 9. The tube 1 and bearing housings 3 may be made of a plastics material. To secure the bearing housings 3 to the tube 1, the end of the tube may be pre-heated and the bearing housing pressed into the tube end by an axial force applied to a die 10.
Patent GB-2329382-A (GB)
Title: Chemical treatment of vitreous material
Inventor: PALIN NELLO
IPC: C03C21/00
Filed: 1997-09-23
Abstract: A sheet of vitreous material for use as a substrate is produced by subjecting the sheet to chemical tempering with a molten alkali metal salt prior to any firing step or other heat treatment associated with the application of coating layers. The so-treated sheet has improved dimensional stability, such that wide ranges of heating and cooling applied by the heat treatment do not create an unacceptable amount of shrinkage of the vitreous material. Preferably the glass sheet is immersed in KNO3 for 4-72 hours at 400-500‹C before being slowly cooled in two stages.
Patent GB-2323121-A (GB)
Title: Clip with engaging mechanism
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KENJI
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: A clip (10) is formed of a female member (12) and a male member (14). The female member (12) includes a plurality of elastic pieces (18) arranged to form a hollow portion therein, engaging portions (40) disposed with the elastic pieces, and a collar plate (36) disposed at rear ends of the elastic pieces and having a hole communicating with the hollow portion. The male member (14) includes a head (20) to abut against the collar plate (36), a leg (16) extending from the head to be inserted into the hollow portion to radially outwardly expand the elastic pieces (18), and lock portions (22) disposed with the leg (16). The lock portions (22) engage the engaging portions (40) so that the elastic pieces (18) are prevented from being deviated or distorted when force is applied thereto.
Patent GB-2329970-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle diagnosing apparatus
Inventor: TAKAKURA KEIJI
IPC: B60S5/00
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: Vehicles 1 which contain engine control units (ECU) can provide data from various sensors 42-44 showing engine and vehicle performance. A portable diagnostic unit 23 is connected to the ECU and communicates with a test terminal 3 e.g. by a wireless link. An optical reader BCR senses a barcode BC and transmits vehicle identification to the terminal 3. Data representing a parameter e. g. coolant temperature is detected by a transducer 43 during a test e.g. operation of the throttle 41, whose position is sensed by transducer 42. Engine speed is also sensed by transducer 44. The sensed signals are communicated to the unit 2 via the ECU and stored in buffer 22. On request the data is transmitted to the terminal 3 and displayed as a graph of temperature against time, (Fig 2 not shown). The operator can then select points on the graph at which measurements take place e.g. of rate of temperature rise and the relevant data is extracted from the diagnostic unit and processed. This arrangement avoids setting these measurement points in advance according to each vehicle type or model, which would require more complexity.
Patent GB-2323446-A (GB)
Title: Downhole multiphase flow measurement
Inventor: AGUESSE LAURENT
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 1998-03-11
Abstract: In a hydrocarbon well 10, data acquisition apparatus 12 includes a so-measuring spinner 20 for measuring the speed of a multiphase fluid flowing in the well and a plurality of local sensors 48 arranged at substantially the same level in the well as the spinner to determine the proportions of the phases of the fluid. The local sensors may be electrical conductivity sensors or optical sensors.
Patent GB-2336759-A (GB)
Title: Protective cap
Inventor: STACEY PAUL RONALD
IPC: A42B3/00
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: A disposable protective cap comprising a crown piece 3, a shock absorbent member (Fig 2, 7) extending around the fore, sides and rear of the head, and means 6 for attaching the shock absorbent member to the crown piece. The shock absorbent member may be releasably attachable to the crown-piece. The crown piece may comprise a plurality of strips 4 and a crown-piece band 2, each strip extending from one side of the crown-piece band to the other, forming a cruciform when viewed in plan. The crown piece may be formed from layers of lightweight plastics materials, incorporating elastic threads for secure, and adjustable, fitment.
Patent GB-2322467-A (GB)
Title: Twinpiano
Inventor: ARAN BEDII
IPC: G10C1/04
Filed: 1996-11-20
Abstract: Two grand pianos are "twinned" by the COMBI-CHASSIS {D} assemblage which conveys the sympathetic vibrations from one piano to the other; resonance of the second Piano is captured totally, without any perpendicular loss and accurately reflected by the TWINLID {A}; unimpaired reverberation is attained while the potential sonority is intensified to more than twofold; a homogeneous balance is established pertaining to the resonances of both pianos: indigenous disadvantages of halls or studios are converted into advantages with the versatile functions of a tractable JACKING SYSTEM (C} and a multi-purposed, variable ACOUSTICAL FLAP {B}, both of which induce precisely desired reflections of sonorities which are compiled and resonated via the "shell principle".
Patent GB-2333563-A (GB)
Title: Modular control valve for a fuel injector having magnetic isolation features
Inventor: TOUVELLE MATTHEW S
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 1998-07-01
Abstract: Control valve 30 includes terminal assembly 40 comprising terminal 62 electrically connected to a male 66 or female 69 electrical connector by a conductor and injection moulded into plastic cover (82 Fig. 5). A solenoid assembly includes a metallic solenoid housing (92 Fig. 6) defining a cavity 50 containing a solenoid coil (94). The other of the male and female electrical connector is moulded into the solenoid carrier (90) which is attached to the solenoid housing by moulding into the solenoid cavity. The terminal assembly is attached to the solenoid assembly by hollow cap 42, and said male and female electrical connectors are mated. An armature is positioned between a portion of the terminal assembly and the solenoid coil. Non-magnetic armature stop 61 and spacer 73 further isolate the armature to which a valve is attached.
Patent GB-2343370-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger
Inventor: HAWKINS MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: A47G25/30
Filed: 1998-10-27
Abstract: A jacket hanger 201 has a hanger body 202 of plastics material and a hook 206. A pair of hanger arms 205 are provided with non-slip portions 207 formed by moulding non-slip material such as rubber in suitable recesses on the front face of the hanger body 202. The upper edge of each of the hanger arms 205 is free of non-slip material.
Patent GB-2331113-A (GB)
Title: Expansion joint for gutters
Inventor: PRICE WILLIAM FRANK
IPC: E04D13/068
Filed: 1998-11-05
Abstract: A gutter system is made up of first and second gutter sections 10A, 10B arranged in end to end relationship. The gutter sections are joined together by means of butt straps 12A, 12B having a plastic coated surface 121A, 121B which can be heat welded to a plastic jointing strip 14 located between adjacent gutter sections. A steel plate 17 may also be provided to maintain the structural rigidity of the joint.
Patent GB-990377-A (GB)
Abstract: 990,377. Purification of crude phenols by distillation. RUTGERSWERKE UND TEERVEAMERTUNG A.G. Sept. 26, 1961 [Sept. 28, 1960], No. 34396/61. Heading B1B. Crude phenols and cresols, such as are obtained from coal tars, are purified from colourforming impurities and from compounds of unpleasant odour by dehydrating the crude mixture of phenols and then submitting the dehydrated material to distillation in rectification column I, which is heated by reboiler 3, while introducing steam through conduit 2 into the sump of the column, the amount of steam being such that the vapour rising in the column contains less water-vapour than the amount corresponding to the azeotropic proportion between water and the phenols and cresols. About 4 parts of steam are introduced into the column per 100 parts of crude phenols. When column I is at atmospheric pressure, the headtemperature is in the range 110-160 ‹C. Vapours containing the impurities pass out of the top of the column are partially condensed in dephlegmator 4, using low pressure steam as the cooling medium, and the condensate obtained is divided, part of it being returned as reflux to the column and the other part being withdrawn via line 5. The uncondensed water vapour passing through dephlegmator 4 is condensed in condenser 6 and discharged as effluent water. A fraction containing anhydrous phenol and cresols is withdrawn continuously from column I through line 7 and is passed into column Ia where it is subjected to further stripping by steam introduced via line 8. The vapours from the head of column Ia are passed into column I. The purified phenol-cresol mixture leaving the sump of column Ia passes into column II and is fractionated under vacuum ; and a m/p cresol fraction is withdrawn as a side-stream. Vapours comprising phenol and o-cresol are withdrawn from the head of column II and are passed into column III, wherein further fractionation under vacuum produces pure phenol as overhead distillate, while o-cresol is withdrawn as a side-stream. The sump residue from column III is passed back to column II via line 10 for use as reflux, and the sump residue from column II is returned to column I via line 11. The residue discharged from the sump of column I contains dimethylphenols and pitch, and may be separated furter if desired. A batch process for the purification of crude phenols is also described.
Patent GB-2335232-A (GB)
Title: Extruded flexible hinge
Inventor: HETTINGA SIEBOLT
IPC: B29C48/155
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: A flexible hinge is formed by extrusion and comprises a fabric hinge member 18 at least some of whose fibres are embedded in the sections 31 of extruded material which it joins. Mandrels 32,34 in the extrusion cavity determine the hinge line. The fabric member, which may be woven or nonwoven, may be located centrally of the thickness of extruded material or at one surface as shown.
Patent GB-2336438-A (GB)
Title: Network analyzer measurement method
Inventor: DUNSMORE JOEL P
IPC: G01R23/173
Filed: 1999-03-29
Abstract: A measurement method 20, for adaptively adjusting a measurement process relating to a network analyser, comprises: taking measurements using a predetermined measurement process 21, 22, comparing the measurements to a decision criteria 23 - 27, adjusting the measurement process 28 to take additional measurements 29 which are combined with the original measurements and re-compared with the decision criteria 23 - 27 until an interrupt or satisfactory decision criterion occurs. The measurement process adjustments may relate to the bandwidth, number of sweeps or number of frequency locations employed. The decision criteria may be a limit contour or a maximum permissible measurement error specified by the user. The measurement method adaptively adjusts such that the optimum speed and acceptable accuracy is obtained for measurements taken from a device under test.
Patent GB-2337487-A (GB)
Title: Hot foil stamping apparatus
Inventor: SANDERS RONALD STEPHEN
IPC: B41F19/06
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: The apparatus includes resilient members eg leaf (or compression) springs 10,11, coupled to the die 1 which engage the substrate 4 on both sides of the foil path 7 when the stamping area is in contact with the foil and urge the substrate away from the die at other times. An elongate member 12 is provided between the foil path and the substrate to strip the foil from the substrate after stamping, the member being coupled to the die by one or more movable arms 14.
Patent GB-2353142-A (GB)
Title: Communicating meter reading
Inventor: HIBBITT PETER
IPC: H01Q1/44
Filed: 1999-05-24
Abstract: An underground meter 6 is mounted on a water, electricity or gas conduit 5 and is protected by an inspection cover 3. Results are transmitted by transmitter circuitry in an annular housing 15 mounted on the underside of the cover, and antenna 13 in a separate housing. This housing has a flat dome-shaped part 12 attached to the upper side of the cover and a spindle passing through the cover. The two housings can screw together.
Patent GB-2353926-A (GB)
Title: Generating a second audio signal from a first audio signal for the reproduction of 3D sound
Inventor: PERCY MICHAEL
IPC: H04S5/00
Filed: 1999-09-04
Abstract: A method of generating a second decorrelated audio signal from a first audio signal 2, for use in synthesising a 3D sound field, includes :- a) deriving from the first signal a first delayed signal using an audio delay line 1; b) multiplying this first delayed signal by a gain factor G<SB>Q</SB> between zero and minus one to give a first delayed gain-adjusted signal; c) deriving from the first audio signal a second delayed signal, having a different delay time from the first delayed signal; d) multiplying this second delayed signal by a gain factor G<SB>R</SB> between zero and plus one (such that the said gain factors sum to zero) to give a second delayed gain-adjusted signal; e) combining said first and said second delayed gain-adjusted signals with the first audio signal to provide a second decorrelated audio signal DDC. The first and second delayed signals are delayed by time periods which change in a substantially random manner. Each of the first and second delayed signals may be derived from two taps Q<SB>1</SB>,Q<SB>2</SB> and R<SB>1</SB>,R<SB>2</SB> of the audio delay line 1, the signals from the taps being crossfaded.
Patent GB-2355368-A (GB)
Title: Improving reception of messages in a communication network
Inventor: MEIDAN REUVEN
IPC: H04W48/20
Filed: 1999-10-16
Abstract: A method for optimizing a service supplied to a mobile subscriber unit in a mobile telephone system offering a multitude of voice and data services from system base stations to mobile subscriber units. A service center receives a request for service to be provided to a mobile subscriber unit. A processor within the service center determines whether prevailing conditions allow for efficient execution of the requested service and if so carries it out, and otherwise prompts the mobile subscriber unit to take remedial action whereby the requested service can be carried out more efficiently. The prevailing conditions considered could be loading in the base station traffic or the quality of the service. The mobile subscriber may be prompted by voice and/or message display to move within a cell or to a new cell, or to delay data transmission until the traffic loading reduces.
Patent GB-2346107-A (GB)
Title: Resin mould
Inventor: FURUYA TAMIO
IPC: B29C33/40
Filed: 1999-12-14
Abstract: A resin mold (2) (e.g. for shaping a sheet) has a surface layer (5) formed on the molding surface of a main body (10) from a thermosetting resin (7) and containing fine particles of silicon carbide (6). The surface layer can be formed simply by thermosetting the resin without calling for any plating, so that the mold can be made in a short time. The high hardness of silicon carbide gives a high wear resistance to the surface layer. The main body is formed from a thermosetting resin (14) and contains metal particles (e.g. steel balls) (12). The steel balls are equal in diameter and every two adjoining balls are in contact with each other to improve heat conduction. An intermediate layer may be formed on the moulding surface of the main body from a thermosetting resin containing pieces of a non woven metal fabric. The intermediate layer may have a coefficient of thermal expansion lower than that of a surface layer of a thermosetting resin formed on the intermediate layer and higher than that of the main body 10. A process of making the mould is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2345136-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle locating aparatus and method
Inventor: CRINSON PETER
IPC: G08G1/127
Filed: 1999-12-20
Abstract: Vehicle locating apparatus for locating the geographical position of a vehicle has aps locating means (3) for determining the geographical position of a vehicle (2). The position is relayed to a base station (7). Control means (9) at the base station (7) receives instructions issued remotely by a user to the base station (7). The control means (9) has a speech synthesiser for providing a speech message in response to the instructions based at least in part on said relayed position.
Patent GB-2357430-A (GB)
Title: Haircutting method
Inventor: YEH WEN-YA
IPC: B26B13/24
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: A "both hands" haircutting method involves the hairdresser retaining a cutting tool in each hand at the same time, the tools being used alternatingly (Fig 17) or simultaneously (Fig 22). The method allows the hairdresser to stand in the same position while cutting on either side of the head.