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Patent GB-2298240-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic actuator
Inventor: GARDNER JOSEPH
IPC: F15B11/08
Filed: 1995-02-25
Abstract: A hydraulic actuator comprises a cylinder (2) housing first and second axially spaced pistons (7 and 8). The cylinder (2) is sealed at one end (3) and provided with first and second axially spaced inlet ports (5 and 6) for connection to first and second hydraulic lines respectively. The first inlet port (6) is positioned between the first piston (8) and the sealed end of the cylinder (2) and the second inlet port (5) is positioned between the two pistons (5 and 6). Means are located between the pistons to maintain a minimum spacing therebetween. The arrangement is such that the second piston (7) is moved in a direction away from the sealed end of the cylinder (2) by supply of pressurised fluid to the cylinder via either inlet port.
Patent GB-2299664-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator
Inventor: TIPPIN ARTHUR DAVID
IPC: F24F13/18
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: A ventilator 1 for controlling airflow through a slot 10 extending through a window frame 3 has a flap 8 pivotally connected to an apertured insert 7 that is an interference push fit in the slot 10 for mounting the ventilator 1 without the use of separate fixing screws.
Patent GB-2291993-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring and signalling
Inventor: FOXLEY PHILLIP THOMAS
IPC: G08B25/06
Filed: 1995-08-02
Abstract: For the remote monitoring of electrical apparatus (11, 12, 13) the mains power supply (19, 20, 21) is used to transmit signals from the apparatus to a controlling station (17). Local processing (14, 30) is provided at the apparatus to reduce the amount of data to be transmitted and allow the user to program what parameter(s) it is desired to monitor. Signals imposed onto the mains are at a much higher frequency than the mains supply. An address code unit (34), with breakable wires to set the address, plugs into each local unit (14). To avoid signal conflict, each local unit (14) asks permission to transmit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305747-A (GB)
Title: Load balancing of connections to parallel servers
Inventor: WALLIS GRAHAM DEREK
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1995-09-30
Abstract: To connect a terminal (20) to a selected server 60, 70, 80 to perform a task on behalf of the terminal, server determination means (14) can retrieve from a storage means (90) data identifying the plurality of servers, and reference an address conversion means (92, 94) to determine an address currently associated with each server; and chooser means (16) can provide information about the plurality of servers for display on the terminal, so the user can select one of said servers for connection (18). The data in the storage means (90) identifying a parallel (i.e. multi-processor) server is a generic identifier for the processors within that server. The address conversion means (92, 94) periodically identifies one of these processors based on predetermined criteria, for load balancing, and updates the information in the address conversion means such that the address associated with the generic identifier is the address of the identified processor. The server determination means (14) recognises any generic identifier, and references the address conversion means to determine the address associated with that generic identifier after a user selection of the parallel server corresponding to that generic identifier.
Patent GB-2295912-A (GB)
Title: Reading bar code symbols
Inventor: SWARTZ JEROME
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 1995-12-01
Abstract: A method of reading bar code symbols includes the steps of optically imaging onto a light detector array a symbol comprising a plurality of individual code words each representative of an encoded item of information; processing the output signals from the array to determine the locations of the imaged code words, and to determine which of the imaged code words are valid; and making use of the redundancy of information within the bar code symbol to reconstruct the whole symbol making use only of the valid imaged code words. The method enables the bar code symbol to be read even if the light detector array has intrinsic defects preventing it from imaging over its entire surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299567-A (GB)
Title: Metal cask, chime and keystone, and shive hole/rib construction
Inventor: MAISSONEUVE LUC
IPC: B65D8/02
Filed: 1996-04-03
Abstract: A metal cask (10) has an end wall (30, 32) provided with keystone means (33) located adjacent a chime wall (42) that extends from the cask's side wall. The chime wall is deformed inwardly to form a lip or rim (40) comprising a substantially flat, radially extending portion terminating in a rolled under portion (44) located adjacent said flat portion and between it and said end wall (30, 32). A welded-on metal reinforcing part (38) extends (preferably radially) between, and substantially coplanar with, the top of the keystone means (33) and the flat, radially extending part of said lip (40). The cask also has a pair of annular rib formations (15) around its side and, between the rib formations, shive hole means (17). The cask's annular rib formations (15) are constituted by: (a) a pair of external ribs (25) applied to the cask exterior, one to each side of the shive hole means (17), and extending across a zone (18) subtending less than approximately 80 of the cask's perimeter; and (b) protrusions (15) pressed out from the wall of the cask and extending over substantially the remainder of the cask's perimeter. The shive hole means does not protrude above the level of the ribs. The ribs may also be formed around the whole periphery of the cask and then flattened in the region where the shive hole is to be.
Patent GB-2315837-A (GB)
Title: Hose guide
Inventor: YOUNG MATTHEW
IPC: F16L3/01
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: The guide has a tubular metal member 1 a lower part of which e.g. is deformed to provide ground-engaging fins 3 and an upper part of which is cylindrical and has retained therein a plastics sleeve in which a plastics body 5 is slidable between a lowered inoperative position and a raised operative position in which e.g. a roller 7 rotatably mounted on the body guides a hose pipe. The body 5 has fitted therein a helical compression spring 15 which biases a pad or finger 18 into frictional engagement with the internal surface of the sleeve, the pad or finger 18 having an end hooked onto an integrally moulded latch 22 which retains the spring in position and resists the outward biassing force of the latter. A sleeve rib 24 prevents normal raising of the guide body 5 beyond its operative height although firmer lifting force is able to cause the pad or finger 18 to pass it for inspection purposes.
Patent GB-2304152-A (GB)
Title: Decompression diesel engine braking with exhaust valve actuated by fuel injection pressure
Inventor: LETSCHE ULRICH
IPC: F01L9/10
Filed: 1996-07-30
Abstract: The engine has a high-pressure fuel pump 11 supplying fuel injection valves 13 via a high-pressure common rail 12. A 3/2-way changeover valve 17 is provided between the common rail 12 and the control valve 15 for a gas-exchange valve, eg an exhaust valve 14. In engine braking mode the 3/2-way valve 17 is in position 19 so that full common rail pressure, eg 1000 bar, acts to open slightly the exhaust valve 14 in the region of TDC of the compression stroke. In normal gas-exchange mode the 3/2-way valve 17 is in position 21 so that exhaust valve 14 is actuated at a lower pressure by pump 23, eg at 200 to 300 bar. The operating pressure for the two modes can thus be optimised and engine power losses reduced.
Patent GB-2303869-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic shield support frame
Inventor: GOTTSCHLICH GEORG
IPC: E21D23/08
Filed: 1996-08-01
Abstract: A shield support frame is constructed from main shoes (5) on the ground, hydraulic props (6) and a main canopy (7) borne by them and a gob shield (8) borne on guide links (10). On the face side, there is a front cantilever (24) linked so as to be adjustable in height from the main canopy (7), on which a sliding canopy (25) is guided so as to be able to slide in the direction of the face. On the ground, an adjustable baseplate (21) is arranged at a distance in front of the main shoes (5) and connected via a horizontal joint axle (22) to the extending part of the shifting gear (3). Front assembly props (23) mounted on the adjustable baseplate (21) support the sliding canopy (25). The tip of the plate of the adjustable baseplate (21) is lifted from the ground during forward movement.
Patent GB-2306038-A (GB)
Title: Coin dispenser
Inventor: MIYAMOTO TADAYUKI
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1996-10-02
Abstract: A coin dispenser for a coin-operated machine comprises a bucket portion 12 for receiving coins fed to the machine, means for feeding coins from the bucket portion, an escalator portion 16 which is selectively engageable with and disengageable from the feeding means, and arranged to convey coins from the feeding means along a predetermined path, and a hooking member 26 on either the escalator portion, as shown, or the feeding means, releasably engageable with an engaging portion, eg shaft 22, on the other of the escalator portion and the feeding means, to releasably secure the escalator portion to the feeding means. An engagement hole may be provided instead of the shaft 22. The coin-operated machine may be a gaming machine.
Patent GB-2318454-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable switching mechanism
Inventor: HOSKING KEVIN JOHN
IPC: H01H35/26
Filed: 1996-10-19
Abstract: An adjustable switching mechanism comprises a movable member 30 which is movable between first and second positions so as to operate an electrical switch 2 and differential adjustment means 25 for adjusting the setting of the first position. The movable member when moved from the first to the second position engages with a first actuator 10 to operate the switch from a first to a second state, but when moved from the second position partly towards the first position disengages with the first actuator, the first actuator leaving the switch in the second state. A second actuator 20 has the differential adjustment means and is biased to engage with the movable member and arranged when the member is moved from the second position to the first position to move and engage with the first actuator to operate the switch to the first state when the member is at the first position.
Patent GB-2304448-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: ROGERS PETER JOHN
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1996-11-08
Abstract: A display device (10) comprises a frame (11) of generally re-entrant channel configuration, a panel (12) comprising a first part (13) which is at least translucent and on which information can be provided, and a second generally opaque part (14) positioned next to the first part (13), the periphery (15) of the panel (12) being received in the re-entrant channel of the frame (11), the frame (11) comprising an internal hollow (16) in which is located a light source (18) whereby light produced by the light source (18) shines into the first panel part (13) and is reflected internally across the panel (12). The second panel part (14) is suitably a sheet of dark material. Cladding means (31) may be provided to give the frame (11) a decorative finish. The device may be used with a writing implement which writes in fluorescent marking medium.
Patent GB-2313917-A (GB)
Title: Test rig
Inventor: JOST STEFAN
IPC: G01M7/08
Filed: 1996-11-18
Abstract: A test rig for impact testing on vehicles comprises a platform for mounting a vehicle seat 1 and test dummy (15, Fig.4) and an array of individually selectively controllable actuators 4, in close proximity to the platform. The actuators are extendible towards the platform by individually determinable velocities. Control loops 8 and microprocessors assist the control. In this way a more accurate and versatile simulation is possible of any one of a variety of crash situations including pole impacts. Vehicle characteristics can be simulated without the need to use expensive actual vehicle parts.
Patent GB-2310638-A (GB)
Title: Convex deformable interior trim panel.
Inventor: BAUER GEORG
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 1997-02-11
Abstract: A shaped trim panel 9 for a foot-well cover has an adjoining free space 3 and is provided with a convex structure (9a, 9b, 9c, Fig. 2) such that, in the event of a horizontal compressive load C, running essentially in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the trim panel undergoes a controlled elastic and/or plastic deformation in the direction of the adjoining free space 3.
Patent GB-2307737-A (GB)
Title: Exterior Rear-view Mirror Systems for Vehicles
Inventor: PASTRICK TODD W
IPC: B60R21/12
Filed: 1994-01-18
Abstract: A floodlight that is adapted to projecting a pattern 66 of light from the housing 26 of a vehicle 40 exterior mirror on an area adjacent a portion of the vehicle in order to create an illuminated security zone in that area. The pattern extends laterally onto the vehicle and downwardly and rearwardly of the mirror housing. In this manner, the security zone extends from the vehicle door to the rear of the vehicle. An actuator for the floodlight includes a base unit in the vehicle and a remote transmitter wherein the base unit is responsive to a signal from the remote transmitter in order to actuate the floodlight. A signal light is additionally included in the exterior mirror housing in order to project a second pattern of light from the mirror housing extending laterally away from the vehicle and rearwardly of the vehicle. In this manner, the second pattern cannot be directly observed by the driver of the vehicle but may be observed by the driver of another vehicle passing the equipped vehicle. The signal light operates in unison with a turn signal, brake signal, or both, of the equipped vehicle.
Patent GB-2310624-A (GB)
Title: Marking device
Inventor: PROCTER PHILIP
IPC: B23B49/02
Filed: 1997-03-03
Abstract: A marking device, particularly for wooden handles, comprises a stencil plate 1 rotatably mounted on a pivot pin 2 extending through a hole in a head 4 on a post 5. A locking pin selectively engages a number of holes annularly disposed on the stencil plate. Groups of holes 8 are provided on the stencil plate. The post 5 is located in close proximity to a workpiece in a lathe, the pin is removed to allow the stencil plate to be rotated so that a group of holes is brought into register with the workpiece, the pin is replaced, and a drill is then applied through each hole in the group to create a mark in the workpiece. The workpiece is then rotated in the lathe and the drill is then applied through each hole in a second group, and so on. The stencil plate may be interchangeable.
Patent GB-2312097-A (GB)
Title: A fuel economiser
Inventor: GUNN THOMAS
IPC: H01F1/053
Filed: 1997-04-10
Abstract: A fuel economiser device (1) comprises a conduit (2) through which fuel flows, a housing (3) around part of the conduit (2) and end caps (4, 5) at each end of the housing for mounting the housing (3) to the conduit (2). Magnets (7, 8, 9) of Neodymium material are mounted in the housing (3) along the conduit (2). The conduit (2) is flattened at respective magnet receiving locations and the magnets (7, 8, 9) themselves are of a flattened construction to engage as much as possible of the flattened face of the magnets (7, 8, 9) with the conduit, to provide a concentrated magnetic field. The housing (3) may be made from ferrous material. The magnets (7,8,9) may be equally spaced along the conduit (2) with specific magnetic orientations and secured in the housing (3) by a resing filling.
Patent GB-2325652-A (GB)
Title: Folding camper with a rigid roof extension
Inventor: RYDER MICHAEL FREDERICK
IPC: B60P3/34
Filed: 1997-05-31
Abstract: A folding camper comprises a trailer 1 supporting a rigid main roof 2 which can be moved between raised and lowered positions, eg on telescopic corner posts (4 fig 1), to define a living space, collapsible side sections and at least one extension structure (8 fig 2) at a side of the trailer with a rigid roof extension 6 supported by the main roof. The roof extension may be slidably received within the main roof or pivotally attached to the main roof by hinges (5 fig 2). The roof parts may be thermally insulated. Two extension structures may be provided at opposite ends of the camper. The extension structure may be supported by braces (9 fig 2) swung out from the trailer side.
Patent GB-2325979-A (GB)
Title: Cylindrical MRI magnet with additional sensing volumes using the return flux
Inventor: YOUNG IAN ROBERT
IPC: G01R33/3873
Filed: 1997-06-04
Abstract: Additional MRI sensing volumes are provided around a conventional cylindrical cryogenic magnet 1 by guiding the return magnetic flux with iron yokes 5,6 and concentrating this flux between poles 3a,3b and 4a,4b situated outside the main magnet 1. The low-cost provision of extra sensing volumes improves the economics of breast and spine screening.
Patent GB-2320835-A (GB)
Title: Image outline enhancement circuit
Inventor: CHO HYUN-DEOK
IPC: H04N9/68
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: The circuit includes a peaking signal generation circuit 600 which generates a first peaking signal SU2 and a second peaking signal peaking signal DSU2 corresponding to an amplitude transition of a video signal. A first peaked video signal AD2 is generated by adding 520 the second peaking signal DSU2 to the delayed input video signal DY2. A control signal generation circuit 400 generates a first control signal based on a result of comparing the difference signal SU1 with a reference signal * small Greek alpha * and a second control signal by delaying 421,422 the first control signal. A first selection means 540 selects either the delayed input video signal DY2 or the first peaked signal AD2 based on the first control signal, to generate a first selected signal. A second adding 530 means adds the first selected signal and the first peaking signal SU2 to generate a second peaked signal AD3. A second selection 550 means selects between the first selected signal and the second peaked signal AD3 based on the second control signal DCS2.
Patent GB-2316336-A (GB)
Title: Method of treating waste material
Inventor: CLARK MARGARET EASTON
IPC: C02F11/131
Filed: 1997-08-18
Abstract: A method of treating waste materials such as farm waste or canal silts comprises preparing means to contain liquid waste such as a bed, trench or container, filling the means with the liquid waste and allowing the waste to settle into a liquid and solid phase. The liquid phase is then removed by either a mechanical means, such as a pump, or by allowing the liquid to be evaporated by the sun or to seep from a permeable holding means. The remaining waste material, with a liquid content of greater than 30%, may then be returned to the land in the form of fertiliser or mulch. A further filtration step may be used to reduce the liquid content of the dewatered slurry utilising a belt filter press and the resulting waste material may be further dried and stored for subsequent use. An apparatus for effecting the separation of waste materials is also disclosed and comprises a container 1, with inlet pipe 3 and outlet pipe 8, separated into two compartments by a baffle 11, and provided with a means 13 to break-up solid matter.
Patent GB-2325662-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion and steering arrangements of ships
Inventor: BENTLEY ALLAN
IPC: B63H25/38
Filed: 1998-01-19
Abstract: A ship with twin propellers (16,17) is provided with twin Schilling rudders (2,3) i.e. a respective rudder (2,3) for each propeller (16,17). Each rudder (2,3) is pivotably mounted by a respective shaft (6,7), has a bulbous nose portion (11), a waisted mid-portion (12) and a flared tail (13). The tail flares outwardly substantially only on the inner side of each rudder i.e. the side which faces the other rudder of the pair. Each rudder (2,3) has an upper plate (14) and a lower plate (15), with the plates much more extensive on the inner side than on the outer side, the plates being aligned with the flow streamlines from the respective propellers (16,17) and the lower plate (15) having a downwardly angled portion (15a) on the inner side.
Patent GB-2318520-A (GB)
Title: A golfing aid
Inventor: ROBBINS PHILIP CONWAY
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1996-07-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a golfing aid (201) and, more particularly, a golfing aid for placing and picking up a tee and golf ball. The golfing aid comprises an elongate head (202) with an abutment (208) that extends transversely and in use upwards from one side of the head. A prong with two tines (207) projects fixedly from the base of the abutment and curves to present a concave surface to support a golf ball or a tee between the lines. The abutment holds a golf ball on the prong when the prong is angled upwards. The tines may also have a recess with part-spherical surfaces to positively seat a golf ball or a tee.
Patent GB-2320673-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled refuse container with hinged lid
Inventor: STANWELL-SMITH COLIN
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 1995-03-15
Abstract: A wheeled refuse container (10) comprises walls each having an upper edge (22), the upper edges (22) defining a refuse opening. One of the walls (14) carries a hinge (27) for a lid (26) for the opening, the hinge (27) being located outwardly of the upper edge (22) of the wall (14). A part (14a) of the wall (14) is positioned outwardly beyond the hinge (27). In such an arrangement the hinge (27) is positioned within an envelope defined by the container when viewed in plan so as to allow the lid (26) to seal the container (10) more effectively and the hinge (27) is protected from impact damage by the part (14a). The upper part (14a) is inclined inwardly and the upper edges (17) of the side walls are inclined upwardly as they approach the part (14a).
Patent GB-2336832-A (GB)
Title: Container for storage and display of CDs
Inventor: YOUNG GEOFF
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1998-04-21
Abstract: A container 10 for storing and/or displaying a plurality of flat information carriers, eg CDs or CD-ROMs, comprises a base 11 having a plurality of holders 24 adapted to hold the information carriers in an orientation upstanding from the base 11; a rigid cover 12 opposed to the base 11; means for relative movement between the cover 12 and the base 11; and an aperture 26 in the cover 12 that can be aligned with a selected holder 24 to permit insertion or removal of an information carrier into or from the container 10. The holders 24 in the base 11 are preferably curved grooves positioned to define a toric array of disc-shaped information carriers such as CDs or CD-ROMs. Preferably the aperture 26 includes an enlarged portion 27 permitting access by a user's fingers to grip an information carrier. Annular bearing means may be used for the movement between the cover 12 and base 11. Preferably the base includes a plurality of indicia 28, each indicia being associated with a specific holder 24. A plurality of the bases 11 or covers 12 may be nestable.
Patent GB-2341652-A (GB)
Title: Branch pipe connection
Inventor: LYNES PETER
IPC: F16L41/10
Filed: 1998-08-26
Abstract: To make a branch connection from a main pipe 30 which has an inner plastic lining 31, first a hole is drilled through the pipe 30 and its lining 31, then a connector is inserted into the hole, the connector having an outer member 1 and an inner telescopic member 11 carrying a washer 17, following which the inner member 11 is moved to cause the washer 17 to expand to seal the connection and form a fluid tight joint.
Patent GB-2331918-A (GB)
Title: Suction cleaner apparatus
Inventor: CHOI KYUNG-BAE
IPC: A47L5/34
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: An upright cleaner having a body 20 rotatably coupled to a suction apparatus 10, and a height adjusting arrangement 100 disposed between the body 20 and the suction apparatus 10 for changing the height of the suction apparatus 10 depending on the position of the body 20, wherein the height is progressively reduced until a minimum position is reached, and then maintained at the minimum position despite further rotation of the body 20. Therefore, cleaning efficiency is maximised by maintaining the minimum height over a predetermined angular range.