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Patent GB-2266726-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a continuous annealed steel sheet
Inventor: SATO TAIZO
IPC: C21D8/04
Filed: 1992-04-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a continuous annealing steel sheet in which aluminum killed extra low carbon continuous casting slab having a carbon content below about 0.003 wt% is hot rolled, pickled, then cold rolled, and is then continuously annealed to manufacture continuous annealing steel sheet, and in which Nb is added to the continuous casting slab in an amount of about 0.01-0.03 wt%, P is added in an amount below about 0.005 wt%, and the slab is continuously annealed at a temperature of less than about 720 DEG C.
Patent GB-2257274-A (GB)
Title: Preserving configuration information in non-volatile memory.
Inventor: YONEZAWA TOSHIAKI
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 1992-06-17
Abstract: A control information storage unit writes control information for a printer (10) in a volatile RAM (16) during normal operation. When the power source is turned off, the control information stored in the RAM is transferred to an EEPROM (17) while the supply voltage is dropping. Thus, when the power source is turned off, the control information is maintained in the EEPROM in a stable state without the need for a backup power source. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270634-A (GB)
Title: A foot and leg exerciser.
Inventor: PETERS JULIAN DAVID
IPC: A63B22/18
Filed: 1992-09-16
Abstract: A foot and leg exerciser comprises an elliptically shaped footplate 1 and a baseplate 2 separated by a compressible ball 3. The ball 3 is free to roll within the confines of concave seats 4, 5 provided respectively on the footplate 1 and baseplate 2. Movement of the footplate 1 relative to the baseplate 2 is resisted by elastic cord 6 or springs extending between the outer edges of the footplate 1 and baseplate 2. The tension in the elastic cord 6 can be varied. Straps 7 can be provided to secure the user's ankle to the footplate 1. The apparatus allows the footplate 1 to be moved in any direction relative to baseplate 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271605-A (GB)
Title: Door keeper
Inventor: GIBSON IAN ANDREW
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 1992-10-17
Abstract: A door keeper (10) comprises a member (16) for mounting on a door jamb (12) and retaining a lock bolt (14). The member (16) is releasably retained in a locking position. In use, this permits a door to be held closed by the bolt (14) engaging the keeper in situations where, for example, a person attempts to open a locked bathroom door. However, in the event of an emergency, application of a greater force to the door will release the member (16) from the locking position, freeing the lock bolt (14) and allowing the door to open. As shown a spring (20) normally restrains the keeper. In other embodiments a spring restrains a pivoted keeper and a chain secured to the keeper allows only limited door opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272007-A (GB)
Title: Post with extension arm, e.g. lamp-post
Inventor: LEIGH PETER JOHN
IPC: E04H12/24
Filed: 1992-10-23
Abstract: A top section (3) of a post having an extension arm (5) to hold, say, a light fitting (7) at the end, is held in place by a locking device (10) which has a saddle (15) and gripping surfaces with ribbing (14). The device (10) is in two parts which are urged apart to grip the inside of the lower portion (2) of the post. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270985-A (GB)
Title: A trailer hitch load-sensing arrangement
Inventor: SANSOME JOHN WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: B60D1/58
Filed: 1992-11-23
Abstract: A trailer is coupled to a towing vehicle by way of a strain measuring device 18 to provide a signal output representing vertical loading applied to the hitch. The signal output is displayed to enable the load applied to the hitch to be identified and the weight distribution in the trailer to be adjusted to achieve an acceptable value. Further transducers can be used to provide signals representing vehicle geometry, trailer geometry and lateral hitch loading for processing either separately or in combination with one or more other of the signals. In addition the processor can be adapted to store information for display or in combination with a processed signal or signals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274332-A (GB)
Title: Smoke meter
Inventor: COPPLESTONE RONALD WILLIAM
IPC: G01N21/15
Filed: 1993-01-15
Abstract: A smoke meter used to measure the optical density of a smoke or fog sample is of a type which measures attenuation of light passing through the sample. The invention overcomes the problem of components becoming soiled with soot and moisture by having "virtual windows", manifested as plugs or streams of clean air, located at both ends of a smoke cell (2) in which the sample is contained, thus separating the sample from the light source (10), and light sensing means (11). Windows of stationary air may be effected by trapping air in e.g. a honeycomb. Alternatively, windows of moving air can be realised by providing inlet ports (20, 21,) and exhaust ports (5, 6) at each end of the smoke cell, such that a flow of clean air is set up. This prevents unwanted diffusion of smoke and moisture to sensitive components. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274888-A (GB)
Title: Seal for spigot and socket pipe joints
Inventor: LEE ANDREW REGINALD
IPC: F16L21/035
Filed: 1993-02-09
Abstract: The seal 10 is used in a joint between telescoped lengths of pipe, e.g. between the spigot 16 of a drain fitting and a surrounding soil pipe. The seal 10 includes a radially inwardly extending abutment 30 for properly locating the seal between the lengths of pipe. The seal 10 preferably includes inner circumferential beads 14 and outer deflectable circumferential fins 23 of various heights to seal against outer pipes of various diameters. The seal 10 may include a manually graspable sleeve 28 engageable with a shoulder on the inner pipe length. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267594-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus
Inventor: OLIVER IAN PETER
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 1993-06-03
Abstract: The apparatus includes a light (not shown) and an intrinsically safe alarm 17 for sensing the presence of noxious gases such as carbon monoxide or smoke and which gives an alarm indication when these gases are sensed. The alarm indication can comprise an audible indication provided by a piezo buzzer and/or a visible indication provided by flashing the light on and off. The alarm is mounted on a ceiling and is connected to the mains circuit, and may be in the form of a ceiling rose. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274865-A (GB)
Title: A holder for a rail clip
Inventor: CAILLIAU JOEL
IPC: E01B9/30
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: A rail fastening comprises a clip 2 and an clip holder 1. The holder 1 has a hole 11, extending parallel to the rail R, for receiving a central arm 21 of the clip 2, and a rear face 12 for supporting a rear arm 22 of the clip. The clip 2 extends in a loop 23 from the rear arm 22 to a front arm 24 which bears on the flange of the rail R through an insulating plate B. A retaining boss 13 is provided on the upper surface of the clip holder 1 for supporting the loop 23 of the clip 2 when the clip 2 is only partly inserted in the hole 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270283-A (GB)
Title: Sailboard conversion seat
Inventor: GRANGER OLIVER JOHN MORRIS
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 1993-09-06
Abstract: A seat adapted for attachment to an empty daggerboard casing of a sailboard having a removable daggerboard, and which enables the sailboard to be paddled by a person in both the kayak sitting position and the open canoe kneeling position comprises a formed supporting seat shaped to support the behind of a person in the kneeling position and to support the small of the back of the person when in the sitting position. The seat comprises an extended rigid tongue (3, Fig. 1) with compressible sides for attachment of the seat to the empty daggerboard casing. Cushioning skirting (Fig. 2) may be provided which may be folded to act as knee and foot pads in the kneeling position or as a buttock cushion in the sitting position. The skirting may be stored rolled up in a recess (2, Fig. 1) in the seat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272624-A (GB)
Title: Rotary cutters
Inventor: BESSINGER HENRY JOHN
IPC: A01D34/416
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: A rotatable head for a rotary cutter comprises a circular base plate 7 which is rotatable about its axis. Arranged about the upper surface of the base plate are retainers having holes 7 or channels passing therethrough in a direction radial to the axis of rotation. Culling elements 11 having an elongate filament 12 and an enlarged end portion (13) (Figure 2) are mounted in respective ones of the retainers by insertion of the filament through the hole or channel, the elements being retained during rotation of the head by the abutment of the enlarged end portion (13) against the radially inner side of the hole or channel. The holes or channels are so formed that during rotation the elements can pivot with respect to the mounting portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274870-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding support
Inventor: HUGHES ANTHONY FRASER
IPC: E04G1/28
Filed: 1994-02-03
Abstract: A scaffolding support comprises a hollow member (1) formed with a supporting rim (2) at one end thereof and at least one transverse slot across the other end thereof arranged to receive and hold therein an end of an elongate scaffolding member (10) or the like. The support are used to provide a low-level working platform, comprising at least two pairs of the scaffolding supports (1), each pair being linked by a cross-member (10) engaged in each support, and a deck (11) laid across the cross-members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287811-A (GB)
Title: Polling booth
Inventor: GOH SU BO
IPC: G07C13/00
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: A voting booth through which voters can pass one at a time has a series of channels disposed between an entrance and an exit and shielded from view from outside the booth, which channels correspond in number to the number of candidates plus one and (except for that additional channel), bear candidates' identifications, the channels each having a sensor F, J, M which serves the functions of:-   i) recording a vote corresponding to the identified candidate or (if the additional channel is used) an abstention; ii) once a vote or abstention has been recorded, deactivating both the channel entered and the other channels.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274594-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for treating spinal disorders of an animal particularly those of a horse
Inventor: GRONBERG PAULI
IPC: A61D11/00
Filed: 1992-10-01
Abstract: An apparatus suited for treating spinal disorders of an animal particularly those of a horse, said apparatus comprising fixing elements such as a strappable harness or belts (12) suited for mounting the apparatus on the animal's back and a fork-shaped element acting on the back. The invention is implemented so that the fork-shaped element (7...9) is adapted movable in a direction essentially perpendicular to the animal's back and that the apparatus further incorporates a rotatable element (10, 11) with which the fork-shaped element (7...9) is rotated about the axis essentially perpendicular to the back and is simultaneously pressed against the back. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279830-A (GB)
Title: Expandable macrocell with reduced set-up time
Inventor: KIANI KUSHROW
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 1994-07-04
Abstract: A macrocell 100 for use in a programmable logic device (PLD) includes two reprogrammable look-up tables 102, 104 for increased fan-in, and two flip-flops 126, 128 that increases fan-out, thereby doubling logic capability of the PLD without unacceptably increasing device size. The second register 126 can be used for receiving fast input signals 120 form an input to the PLD to reduce setup time. The allocation input and output lines allow cascading of macrocells. Programmable elements 108 - 124 may be implemented by RAM, EPROM, or fuse link memory cells. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279747-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic measurement of properties such as density, fluid level and distance
Inventor: SCHADE ROBERT WILLI
IPC: G01N9/24
Filed: 1994-07-06
Abstract: A method of measuring the relative or absolute density of a body comprising the steps of transmitting a signal of fixed wavelength between a transmitter (24) and receiver (26) and through said body and measuring (14) the frequency of said signal and calculating (16) the relative or absolute density from the measured frequency and the frequency obtained from a reference body of known density. The invention can be utilised in order to measure the level of a fluid in a container (40) eg a pipe, and also to the measurement of distances. The frequency measurement system includes a phase locked loop (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292538-A (GB)
Title: Parallel motion clamp
Inventor: HART THOMAS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B25B5/10
Filed: 1994-08-23
Abstract: A parallel motion clamp comprising upper jaw 2 and lower jaw 3 which are moved in parallel by threaded shafts 1 and 8 coupled or geared 5 6 and 7 to turn in unison. Also with provision to apply extra pressure by means of an internally and externally threaded sleeve 4 located at the rear of the lower jaw 3, when rotated the inner and outer threads being of dissimilar pitch achieve the differential for movement, thereby applying pressure to front working end of lower jaw. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295035-A (GB)
Title: Computer network distributed data storage.
Inventor: WALLIS CHRISTOPHER NORMAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1994-10-18
Abstract: A computer network having a root server 8 connected via telecommunications links 14, 16 to a plurality of intermediate servers 10, 12. Each intermediate server 10, 12 is connected to a client terminal 20, 24 via further telecommunications links 18, 22. The root server 8 stores a database composed of a plurality of data blocks. The intermediate servers store a subset of the data blocks held within the root server 8. When a client terminal 20, 22 makes a request for a particular data block, the intermediate server 10, 12 attempts to satisfy this request and only if it does not have a copy of the data block concerned will it request it from the root server 8. When the data block is returned from the root server 8, it is stored within the intermediate server 10, 12 overwriting the least recently used data block held within the intermediate server 10, 12. Subsequent requests for that data block routed via the intermediate server 10, 12 concerned are able to be satisfied by the intermediate server without recourse to the root server 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296736-A (GB)
Title: Electrically operated stop-cock for mains water supply
Inventor: VISSER WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: An electrically operated mains water stop-cock assembly is activated by a thermostat, specifically a frost thermostat, a time clock, other remote non-manual switch, or by setting an intruder alarm. Specifically disclosed is a battery operated mains water stop-cock assembly.
Patent GB-2285410-A (GB)
Title: Improved apparatus and method for door hanging
Inventor: ROCKALL BRIAN JOSEPH
IPC: B27F5/12
Filed: 1995-01-05
Abstract: There is described a template for forming corresponding hinge recesses in a door and a door frame, comprising an elongate body having an axially facing abutment surface at one end, alignment means spaced from the abutment surface in the axial direction by a clearance dimension, a pair of longitudinally extending parallel and opposed faces, and at least one opening penetrating the template at right angles to the opposed faces, the edges of the opening corresponding to the position and size of the hinge recesses, the template further comprising coplanar guide surfaces extending longitudinally of the template and perpendicularly from the opposed faces, the plane of the guide surfaces passing through the opening. A method for forming hinge recesses using such a template is also described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288912-A (GB)
Title: Electrical device for surface mounting
Inventor: STRAUSS GERHARD
IPC: H01C1/012
Filed: 1995-04-12
Abstract: An electrical device for being mounted according to surface mounting device (SMD) technology includes an electrical component 1 having wirelike terminal ends 3 and an insulating housing 4 having dimensions suitable for handling by an automatic SMD assembly machine. The housing 4 comprises an insulating sheath in which the electrical component 1 is placed and has external metallized terminal pads 6 at opposite ends of the insulating sheath for electrically contacting contacts of a printed circuit board. The wirelike terminal ends 3 of the electrical component 1 are electrically connected to the metallized terminal pads 6 of the housing 4. … <IMAGE> …
Patent GB-2300383-A (GB)
Title: Printing press
Inventor: HARGREAVES COLIN
IPC: B41F31/07
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: A printing unit comprises a pattern cylinder 24 arranged to be driven by a motor through a chuck assembly. The cylinder 24 is carried by a carriage which is moveable to a position in which the cylinder 24 can be replaced. A plurality of ink trays 63 are provided, each tray 63 being moveable between operative and rest positions. A washing mechanism including a moveable wash tray 71 is also provided. The unit further includes a dryer region 13 including a plurality of infrared lamps and an extraction system causing air flow past the web within the dryer region.
Patent GB-2291992-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing memory modules using partial memory circuits
Inventor: DEAS ALEXANDER ROGER
IPC: G11C29/00
Filed: 1995-06-09
Abstract: A method of producing a memory module such as Single In-line Memory Modules using partial memory circuits by routing the working planes in the memory circuits to the edge connector of the SIMM and leaving the defective planes unconnected. The routing being accomplished during the fabrication stage of the SIMM so that no memory management means or control means are required to ensure perfect operation of the SIMM. Switching arrangement 46 connects working planes of DRAM circuit 42 to an edge connector 32. Short circuit connections may be provided by a resistor, a conductive strip or a removable jumper. The DRAM's 42 may be tested and sorted before they used on the SIMM circuit board. Special printed circuits could be then used with appropriate connections made for memory circuits with two specified defective planes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305471-A (GB)
Title: Intermittant-combustion turbine engine
Inventor: LINTON JAMES
IPC: F02C5/04
Filed: 1995-09-23
Abstract: The engine which may be used to propel a car, consists of a flywheel and two geared wheels, one larger than the other. The flywheel being the power unit, transfers the power through the geared wheels to a gearbox. The flywheel is rotated by petrol exploding against angled blades. The firing sequence is operated by a distributor through a cam on the large geared wheel.
Patent GB-2299599-A (GB)
Title: Well cleaning apparatus
Inventor: POTTER RONALD
IPC: E21B37/02
Filed: 1996-04-01
Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning the interior of well tubing comprises a body member 10 to which is attached at least one cleaning pad 14, comprising a body (32 figure 3) whose outer face is provided with bristles 38. A plurality of cleaning pads may be provided in an upper row at 120{ intervals around the body member, circumferentially offset to which is a lower row of cleaning pads also at 120{ intervals. The bristles may be nylon or hardened metal wire and the body may be a drillable material such as resin fibre or malleable metal. The apparatus may include at least one protection pad (50 figure 5) of a softer material than the well tubing mounted on the body member 10, a plurality of such pads may be circumferentially spaced around the body member. A row of protection pads may be provided above the upper row of cleaning pads and another row of protection pads may be provided below the lower row of cleaning pads.
Patent GB-2300710-A (GB)
Title: A liquid container having a level control and a gyro compass
Inventor: ULF BEY
IPC: G05D27/00
Filed: 1996-04-29
Abstract: The liquid level in a container 1 is maintained by means of a float valve 2 which controls the supply of liquid from a constant head overflow tank 4 to the liquid container 1, the tank 4 itself being replenished from a storage tank 3 by evaporation and condensation. A temperature stabilizer 15 is provided to keep the liquid 10 in the liquid container 1 at a temperature above ambient, the storage tank 3 being in heat contact with the liquid container 1, and the condensate separator 5 being cooled by ambient air 40. The liquid container 1 contains an electrolyte 10 for a liquid-bearing gyro compass 20 powered by electrolytic conduction. Electrolysis in the liquid produces gas which is vented at 6, and causes the falling liquid level in the container 1.
Patent GB-2302726-A (GB)
Title: Pressure vessel with rupturable closure wall
Inventor: WIPASURAMONTON PONGDET P
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: A pressure vessel (10) includes a tank (12) containing fluid under pressure, and includes a closure cap (14) for closing the tank (12). The closure cap (14) is a unitary part made entirely of a homogeneous material. The unitary part (14) includes a rupturable closure wall (20) which, when ruptured, permits fluid to flow outward from the tank (12). The unitary part (14) also includes a conduit (74) for directing fluid to flow outward from an outlet opening (120) when the closure wall (20) is ruptured. The closure wall (20) has oppositely facing inner and outer side surfaces (98, 100) and includes a stress riser (96). The side surfaces (98, 100) have contours which direct the fluid pressure to maintain the stress riser (96) under compressive stress and shear stress, rather than tensile stress, so as to resist creep throughout the time that the fluid is contained under pressure in the tank (12).
Patent GB-2316022-A (GB)
Title: Spray nozzle
Inventor: MORI HIROYUKI
IPC: B05B7/06
Filed: 1996-08-05
Abstract: Liquid passes from annular orifice 45 on to surface 47. High pressure air from passage 414 and orifice 410 forms the liquid into a film and drives it towards acute-angled edge 47A. Under the influence of this air, and also further high pressure air from orifice 417, the liquid leaver the edge 47A as a spray. The two air currents meet just downstream of the edge and set up high frequency oscillations, thus further breaking up the droplets of liquid. In other embodiments, more than one flow of liquid may be used, for example, one on each of two surfaces which meet to form an acute angle.
Patent GB-2316908-A (GB)
Title: Memory card with digitally encoded image of user
Inventor: COWLING JOHN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1996-09-06
Abstract: The card 10, eg a credit card, comprises a film mounted ROM 12 containing a non-erasable digitally encoded image of the card user. When the card is inserted into a card reader, the digital image is read, and transferred to a screen which displays the image of the user so that the identity of the user can be verified by the cashier before the transaction is authorised. The ROM 12 may contain other information relating to the user which is also displayed on the screen when the card is swiped. A second ROM 14 holds variable information. The card may also include a magnetic stripe 16.
Patent GB-2321588-A (GB)
Title: Water softener control for washing machine
Inventor: BARROW GERARD LOUIS
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: A programme controller sensitive to the machine operational cycle is electrically connected to a water softener control means (31) which controls the supply of softened water to the washing machine. The softener (13) is independant of the machine but is controlled by the machine programm to regenerate during the machine cycle for maximum efficiency.