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Patent GB-2259970-A (GB)
Title: Oral communication device
Inventor: ALBASRI SAMIR ABED ISSA
IPC: A61F4/00
Filed: 1991-09-27
Abstract: An oral device comprising a one or more switches 14-17 mounted on a carrier adapted for location within a human mouth on a predetermined orientation, the or each switch being operable by way of a tongue between a first and a second position to provide a control output. The or at least one, switch may be in the form of a joystick having discrete outputs in response to the direction in which the stick is displaced relative to a datum established by way of the carrier. There can be a plurality of switches laid out on the carrier as a matrix of switches. The device can be associated with an independent mounting device 38 for location relative to the head of a user within whose mouth the oral device is to be located; the mounting device including a power supply 40, 41 for use with the oral device or a display unit 42, 43 whereby the status (or a derivative thereof) of a switch in the oral device can be indicated to the user. Communication between the device and equipment to which it is connected can be by way of a cable or a wireless link. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249781-A (GB)
Title: Blister packs
Inventor: GRAYSON ROBERT
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 1991-10-31
Abstract: So that a blister pack can include a relatively small proportion of plastics material it includes a sleeve (10) of cardboard having an opening (12) in a front sheet and a plastics element (16) providing a planar sheet (20) with a blister portion (22) formed in it to protrude through the opening. Articles to be packed are located between the element (16) and a further plastics element (18), the elements (16), (18) having lateral projections (28) for engagement in slots (30) in the sleeve (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276235-A (GB)
Title: Ventilators
Inventor: BASISTA JACEK
IPC: F24F13/18
Filed: 1993-03-19
Abstract: A ventilator unit consists of an internal flap and an external louvre grille (40) for mounting respectively on the inside and outside of a window frame. The inner edges of the louvres (48) are located spaced from the frame surface, and the inner edge of the lowermost louvre has a set of downwardly directed teeth (50) forming a comb and adjacent hut spaced from the frame surface. The teeth (50) act to direct rainwater drops down and reduce the risk of water or insect entry into or through the window frame. The louvres (48) are held in place by integrally moulded bars (46) which contact the window frame. The flap is held in fully open and closed positions by plastics spring members (4, Figs. 6, 7 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277038-A (GB)
Title: Golf equipment accessory.
Inventor: BROOK GEOFFREY
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1993-04-14
Abstract: A golf bag head cover comprises a plastic dome type cover 1 secured to a plastic saddle 2 by a friction type hinge 4. The saddle is releasably secured to the bag by straps 3 with tension tightening connectors. Where bag head cover is filled to bag with composite fixing facility during manufacture the saddle is omitted and contact between hinge and bag is direct. A controlled rise and fall action of the hood allows the hood to be retained open in any position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266899-A (GB)
Title: Ring spinning apparatus
Inventor: FEHRER DR ERNST
IPC: D01H7/52
Filed: 1993-05-07
Abstract: A ring spinning apparatus comprises an annular deflecting guide (7), which surrounds the bobbin and so deflects the yarn that the projections of that yarn portion (3a) which is approaching the traveler (4) from the deflecting guide (7) and that yarn portion (3b) which is departing from said traveler (4) in a plane that extends through the axis of the spindle include an angle ( alpha ) that is smaller than 90 DEG  and the projections of said approaching and departing yarn portions in a plane that is at right angles to the axis of the spindle include an angle that is larger than 90 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282348-A (GB)
Title: Packaging materials
Inventor: BROAD JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: B32B27/16
Filed: 1993-09-29
Abstract: Packaging films (1) comprise first printed regions (5), second printed regions (6), opaque areas (8) and non opaque areas (7). The non-opaque areas (7) are in register with the first printed regions (5). Packages formed from the films (1) include an overlapped seal. The underlap portion of the seal includes first printed regions (5) and non-opaque areas (7). The overlap portion of the seal comprises the opaque areas (8). The first printed regions (5) can only be viewed after opening the package. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271407-A (GB)
Title: Fluid couplings
Inventor: FORSTER PAUL
IPC: F16L33/00
Filed: 1993-10-07
Abstract: A fluid coupling has a unitary body member which at one end is formed with a spigot (5) and at the other end a threaded portion (15) to connect to a pipe. Intermediate said ends the body member has an integral flange (9) and a threaded surface (13) for a nut, so that it can be clamped on to a bulkhead through which it projects. The unitary form of the body member provides a relatively simple and compact construction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273033-A (GB)
Title: Snack product & process for making same
Inventor: DAVIES PHILIP HOWARD
IPC: A23L17/10
Filed: 1993-11-25
Abstract: A snack product comprises dried pieces of food in the form of chips or flakes having a preferred maximum thickness of 0.8mm and a preferred maximum moisture content of up to 5% by weight. The flakes have a slight crunchy texture and are also chewy. Any kind of food may be used to form the flakes, although beef is preferred. The flakes provide a healthy alternative to conventional extruded and fried snacks. A process for making the snack product comprises chilling and then slicing food to form chips or flakes, preferably to such a thickness that the flakes will curl when dried, and then drying the flakes to a moisture content of up to 5% by weight.
Patent GB-2285002-A (GB)
Title: High volume electronic circuit production using foam slab support
Inventor: PALATIANOS ALEXANDER
IPC: H05K13/00
Filed: 1993-12-23
Abstract: An electronic circuit production process involves application of epoxy deposits followed by component placement (2) on one side of a circuit board. Circuit production and quality data may be coded on to the panel border using a grid reference. Polystyrene slabs (55) are used for support of the circuits during production and these receive legs of components after the circuit has been flipped over with the surface mount components held in position by the epoxy being on the underside. At later stages, the polystyrene slabs (55) are of use for support of the border, even after soldering. During curing (3) of the epoxy, the circuit is heated to ensure components such as ceramic components are not damaged. Functional testing is carried out with circuits being mounted in trays which have a primary lead for each tray and a set of secondary leads in each tray provide the necessary connections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274011-A (GB)
Title: Display signs.
Inventor: HARRIS LARRY LESLIE
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1993-12-30
Abstract: A display sign comprises a frame 2 for mounting a banner type display sign 20, the frame having a pair of vertical posts 4, a transverse member 6 removably connectable to the posts, the banner type display sign being attachable by means including the transverse member, and the vertical posts being detachably mounted in sockets formed in foot members 10 located on the roof of a vehicle. A stabilising rod 26 may be housed in a hem formed on the lower edge of the banner. A webbing 12 may extend between lower portion of the posts 4, and be removably connected to extension straps 18 which pass through the open windows of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286103-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle-mounted tree-planting machine
Inventor: KEEN BRIAN JOHN WALTER
IPC: A01G23/04
Filed: 1994-02-04
Abstract: A vehicle-mounted tree-planting machine utilising a hydraulically operated ram 1 to force a replaceable blade 2 into the ground, capable of penetrating the root systems encountered when restocking. A counterweight 5 maintains the machine at the required height and twin wheels 9 compact the soil after young trees have been planted. A cab 7 provides protection for the operator whilst a flail attachment (8, Figure 3) mounted at the front of the vehicle helps to prepare the planting site. Stock trees are supplied from a supply chute 6 and can be spot sprayed using a spraying attachment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288840-A (GB)
Title: Window mitre contour cover clip
Inventor: FRASER VIVIEN SHIRLEY
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 1994-04-20
Abstract: A cover clip 2 is applied over the welded mitre arm of a PVC mu window frame such that only partial contour cleaning is required. The devices are mechanically clipped into position and a contact adhesive may also be used. The contour clip allows for a variety of curved and sculptured shapes to be adopted and, in general terms, a number of contour clips per window will be required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280716-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic range shift transfer case has electromagnetic modulating friction clutch
Inventor: SHOWALTER DAN J
IPC: F16H48/06
Filed: 1994-06-14
Abstract: A two speed transfer case (10) includes a spring biased dog clutch (40) connecting a shift sleeve (22) to a main input shaft (32) and an electromagnetic friction clutch (42) for transferring torque from the shift sleeve (22) to one of the outputs (67, 70). This arrangement allows dynamic upshifts and downshifts and modulation of the torque split between the outputs. The shift sleeve (22) is preferably moved electrically via a shift rod 96 and worm gear 98 in response to driver operation of a switch. The electromagnetic friction clutch may be automatically controlled in response to differences in the output speeds to control the torque split. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280214-A (GB)
Title: Offshore structure with oil storage tank
Inventor: HALEY DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1994-07-07
Abstract: An oil storage tank, comprising an elongate tank (42) configured to fit in or on a footing (18) for an offshore platform with the axis of the tank generally aligned with the axis of a leg (11) of that platform, in combination with at least one oil transfer coupling arranged to transfer fluid into and out of the tank, and an oil transmission line running down the leg from an upper part of the platform, whereby oil can be transferred into or out of the tank in a controlled manner. The tank may be installed either in an enlarged lower part of a tubular leg (Fig. 3); between pile sleeves 15 which are spaced more widely to accommodate it; or on top of a foundation pile or pile guide cone (Fig. 7). A method of installation involves attracting the tank to a leg at a higher position, so that it may serve as a buoyancy tank during installation of the platform, then lowering it to proximity with the footing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281105-A (GB)
Title: Bearing assembly
Inventor: HYDE PHILIP MERVYN
IPC: F16C35/077
Filed: 1994-08-04
Abstract: A bearing assembly for a rotating shaft 11 (eg in a gas turbine engine) includes a plurality of frangible bolts 23 located concentrically of an axis of rotation for attaching a bearing housing radial flange portion 21 to a support structure 22, each having a frangible portion 24 located between axially spaced-apart radial flanges 25, 26 whereby the bearing housing flange portion is spaced axially from the support structure. In the event of excessive radial loads occasioned by loss of a fan blade, the portions 24 shear, thereby allowing radial movements by the end of the shaft 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296068-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic vibration isolator
Inventor: JEFFRIES JOHN
IPC: F16F15/03
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: The vibration isolator (1) comprises first and second ring magnet assemblies (7, 8). The upper ring magnet assembly (7) is freely suspended above the lower ring magnets assembly (8) because the two magnets (2, 3) in the respective assemblies repel each other. The two assemblies are placed in a housing (10). The housing is placed on a floor or surface which may be a source of external vibrations. An object supported by the upper ring magnet assembly is isolated from external vibrations because there is no physical contact between the two ring magnet assemblies The object may be an LP record turntable, CD player in a car, PC on a train or any hi-fi equipment. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-944143-A (GB)
IPC: B23P25/00
Abstract: 944,143. Sawing. UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION. July 9, 1962 [July 14, 1961], No. 26314/62. Heading B5L. A cold beam S is cut to accurate length by heating a small transverse portion of the beam to a temperature at which the material of the beam becomes soft while maintaining the remainder of the beam relatively cold, moving the beam a predetermined distance lengthwise and cutting across this heated and softened portion. The machine has two similar carriages 68 or 130, one on each side of the saw, and the carriages are adjustable to and from the saw by a rack 74 and a worm 76 driven from a motor 78. One carriage 68 carries a stop 114 which is retractable by a pneumatic ram 124 and the other carriage 130 carries heating coils 136, 138, 140 supplied with current from a high-frequency generator 142. The saw 3 is mounted on a pendulum arrangement 20 and is fed into the work by a pneumatic ram 34. Before a beam is conveyed into the apparatus by rolls 2 powered by individual motors 4, the carriage 130 is moved in as close as possible to the saw 3 by operating switches 106, 108, stop 114 is moved into operative position by operating switch 190 and clamps 44, 56 are retracted by operating switch 178. The beam is then moved up until its end is within the heating coil and, if it is a steel beam, it is heated under the control of a timer 152 until the temperature at the end is about 1400 ‹ F. The beam is next moved to position the end under the saw and switch 178 is operated to close the clamps 44, 56 and a further switch is operated to cause ram 34 to move the saw so that the end of the beam is squared. Meanwhile, the carriages 68 and 130 are set up to cut predetermined lengths of, say, 30 feet. Each carriage has an electromagnetically controlled gear-box 82 and an apertured disc 88 in the carriage drive and the disc causes a pulse to be supplied from a photoelectric cell 92 to counters 96, 98 for each oneeighth inch travel of the carriage. There are 2880 one-eighth inch in 30 feet and this number is set on the counter 96 while 2832, representing 29¢ feet, is set on the counter 98. Motor 78 is energized by switch 106 and reversing switch 108 and when the carriage has moved 29¢ feet the counter 98 suits a signal which energizes gear-box 82 so that the speed of the carriage is reduced. When forty-eight more pulses have been supplied at the reduced speed, counter 98 emits a signal which stops the motor 78. Both the stop 114 and the heating coils are thus 30 feet on either side of the saw and a cam surface 154 on the carriage has closed one of several switches 156 so that the conveyer roll 2 that happens to be in the heating area is lowered by its associated pneumatic ram 12. Power is then supplied to the heating coils, the beam is moved up, after the clamps have been retracted, to bring the heated portion under the saw and so that the end contacts the stop 114. When the saw has completed its cut across the heated portion, the stop 114 is withdrawn and the cut length is transported away by rolls 18.
Patent GB-947693-A (GB)
IPC: A01G13/10
Abstract: 947,693. Plant cultivation. M. FERRAND. Dec. 4, 1962 [Dec. 12, 1961], No. 45760/62. Heading A1E. Seeds are sown in soil contained in a tube 1 formed with longitudinal folds so that its cross-section is star-staped, the tube having a rolled upper edge 3 forming an annular trough 5 which may contain an anti-parasite product. The tube is preferably transparent. To germinate the seeds several such tubes are placed in perforations 8, 9 in a frame 7 supported above a water container 10. The seedlings are left in the tube when transplanted.
Patent GB-2285543-A (GB)
Title: Magnet arrangement, and drive device and cooling apparatus incorporating same
Inventor: ORLOWSKA ANNA HELENA
IPC: H02K33/18
Filed: 1993-11-01
Abstract: A linear motor suitable for use with a cryogenic cooler is described. The arrangement comprises first and second annular magnets (100 and 110), which in the preferred embodiment are nested and share a common axis. A circular bore (190) is defined about the common axis and is able to receive a drive shaft (220). The drive shaft (220) is connected to a base member (210) which has an annular peripheral region (200) in which a coil (200) is defined. Coil (200) has poles (150 and 160). The coil (200) when energised causes reciprocal motion of the drive shaft (220). The coil (200) per se is able to move into and out of an annular cavity (170) defined between the nested magnets (100 and 110). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300324-A (GB)
Title: Position communication
Inventor: MARSHALL ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: A communication system is described which comprises a cellular telephone 11 in combination with a GPS location device 14. The location device 14 is adapted to continuously monitor and store the location of the mobile telephone 11, and a line 15 is provided between the location device 14 and the mobile telephone 11 such that on activation, eg by an emergency switch, information including the location of the device is automatically transmitted to a remote receiving unit or units. Location may be transmitted on a different wavelength from speech.
Patent GB-2304966-A (GB)
Title: A film post production process
Inventor: BURNS ALAN
IPC: G11B27/031
Filed: 1995-09-01
Abstract: A film post-production system for electronic post-production of films and broadcast programs to produce a broadcast film master having both audio and video components to improve the production efficiency and final quality of the broadcast film master. A processed negative is received (1) and converted to a video rush and a sound track is also received (6) and converted to an audio rush. Video and audio rushes are synchronised (11) and digitised (13). Selected portions of video rush and audio rush are used to generate an edit selection list (19) which is used to select portions of processed negative for grading to a desired standard (27) and portions of the soundtrack to produce soundtrack sections (33). Selected portions are combined to produce the broad cast film master (35).
Patent GB-2295863-A (GB)
Title: Circulation pump for high purity gases at high pressure
Inventor: WALKER IAN ROSS
IPC: F04B39/12
Filed: 1994-05-24
Abstract: A magnetically-driven clearance-sealed piston pump for pumping high purity gases at high pressures comprises a piston (11) having a permanent magnetic member (13) and a cylinder (2) of non-ferromagnetic material in which the piston reciprocates. The cylinder wall and piston (11) are preferably composed of a metal having a hexagonal close packed structure at least at the surface the coefficient of friction of said metals being less than substantially 0.9 in air, inert gas, or ultrahigh vacuum. The metal may be an alloy having the composition 9-11% Ni, 19-21% Cr, 14-16% W, 0-3% Fe, 0.05-0.15% C, 0-1% Si, 1-2% Mn, 0-0.03% P, 0-0.03% S, and balance Co. The cylinder wall may have at least one pressure-equalising groove (17). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300659-A (GB)
Title: Mud bucket
Inventor: PATON STEWART
IPC: E21B21/01
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: A mud bucket comprises a can 1 which is longitudinally split into two sections, the sections being provided with seals 3 along the split and being hinged together at 5. Each section is attached to a respective end of a hydraulic cylinder, such that extending the cylinder causes the mud bucket to close, that is the sections to come together, while retraction of the hydraulic cylinder causes the mud bucket or sections to open allowing the bucket to be placed around a continuous drill string.
Patent GB-2314568-A (GB)
Title: Fibre finishing treatment
Inventor: DISLEY HELEN
IPC: D06P1/00
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: Lyocell fabric may be contacted with an aqueous solution of an acid, preferably a mineral acid, in a jet or similar dyeing machine, prior to dyeing in the same machine. This process permits the ready removal of undesirable primary fibrils, and the formation of desirable secondary fibrillation and a peachskin finish on the fabric.
Patent GB-2317057-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric-loaded antenna
Inventor: LEISTEN OLIVER PAUL
IPC: H01Q1/36
Filed: 1996-11-01
Abstract: A dielectric-loaded antenna for operation at frequencies over 200 MHz has a cylindrical ceramic core (12) with a relative dielectric constant greater than 5. The core (12) is formed with recesses in its cylindrical outer surface and the recesses are filled with conductive material thereby forming a three-dimensional antenna element structure having antenna elements (10A - 10D) inlaid in the ceramic material and with their outer surfaces flush with the outer surface of the core. The antenna is manufactured by forming the core from the ceramic material when in a green state, firing the core, metallising the core outer surface whereby conductive material enters the recesses as well as covering other parts of the core outer surface, and then machining the metallised core to an extent such that conductive material is left in the recesses but portions of the core between the recesses are exposed. The recesses are generally rectangular in cross-section such that the conductive antenna elements (10A - 10D) have well-defined edges of a predetermined thickness to provide low electrical resistance along the element sides where radio frequency currents are concentrated.
Patent GB-2307475-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium accelerator for cement
Inventor: VALENTI SALVATORE
IPC: C01F7/77
Filed: 1996-11-19
Abstract: A cement setting and hardening accelerator has the formula  Al(OH) x (R) y   wherein R is a basic anion which is not sulphate, and x+y = 3. The anion is preferably derived from an acid RH n which is preferably an organic acid. The accelerator gives excellent performance in shotcrete and is alkali-free.
Patent GB-2321419-A (GB)
Title: Atomizer
Inventor: PITCHER JAY
IPC: A61M11/06
Filed: 1997-01-27
Abstract: Medicament is supplied from a reservoir 7 to a mouthpiece 11 in a stream of carrier air, and means are provided to stop the flow in the presence of a positive pressure in the atomiser. Compressed air is supplied to tube 6 and leaves at orifice 4 to impact against baffle 20. This causes liquid in secondary reservoir 1 to be atomised, and so draws more up from the main reservoir 7. When the patient inhales, negative pressure is induced in the atomiser, resilient non-return valve 10 opens to allow atmospheric air to pass from tube 2 to pick up medicament and pass it to the patient. When the patient exhales, and so introduces a positive pressure into the atomiser, valve 10 closes and a second one-way valve 12 opens. This permits exhaled air to pass from chamber 9 through chamber 15 to chamber 13, which is in communication with the second reservoir 1; the exhaled air drives the liquid out of this reservoir. Atomisation ceases as a result of these actions.