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Patent GB-2254767-A (GB)
Title: Plant support.
Inventor: SMITH STANLEY WILLIAM
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1992-03-04
Abstract: A resilient-plastics device 1 for holding a cane 12 fast in a plant-pot 8, has a U-shape portion 3 for clipping to the pot-rim 6. The cane 12 is retained by tabs 13 in an apertured tongue that extends radially from the clip portion 3. An alternative clip device 15 of wire and has arms terminating in interlinked loops. The loops are brought into register with one another to receive the can by squeezing the arms together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265396-A (GB)
Title: Mobile workstation
Inventor: PYE VICTOR BRIAN
IPC: E04H1/06
Filed: 1992-03-26
Abstract: A mobile workstation has a room height shell which is mobile either under its own power or by an applied force and can be guided into any designated area of its surrounding environment or, in combination with other workstations can be guided into any configuration normally required for office or other floor space usage. Each workstation may be internally fitted out for a specific function. Each workstation may have a means of locomotion. Total user access to built in facilities may be achieved by means of the travelling orthopaedic seat as in 6. Guidance may be achieved through a probe 18 which may be linked to a computer based guidance system. Services may be reached via the retractable workstation roof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265717-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical testing of samples
Inventor: RICKARD DAVID TERENCE
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 1992-04-01
Abstract: A method of testing or evaluating a sample of material comprises forming a membrane 20 from the sample, bonding the membrane across an opening in a housing (10) which is filled with a reference solution 22, immersing the housing in a selected liquid, and monitoring time- varying changes which occur in the electric potential on an electrode 14 which extends into the reference solution 22. The changes are monitored with respect to a similar, reference electrode immersed in the liquid. The method enables the dissolution behaviour of any sample in any selected liquid or liquid bearing medium (e.g. tissue) to be evaluated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269947-A (GB)
Title: System to indicate hard braking of a vehicle
Inventor: DAVIDSON-PAGE GARY ANTHONY
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 1992-07-23
Abstract: When the vehicle brake pedal is subjected to heavy pressure, a switch is operated causing warning lights, such as the normal hazard warning flashing lights to be activated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264386-A (GB)
Title: Self switching head damping
Inventor: FITZMORRIS MICHAEL
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 1992-11-24
Abstract: An apparatus for damping the ringing effects across the output terminals of a read/write circuit during write operation introduces a first continuous damping resistance across the inductive load of the read/write head during the write operation, and automatically removes the damping resistance during the read operation. The circuit of the present invention also allows for a second damping resistance suitable for read mode attenuation to be placed directly across the output terminals. The equivalent damping resistance during the write mode is then the resistance of the second damping resistor in parallel with the resistance of the first damping resister. The damping resistance causes exponential damping of the ringing signal elements, thereby reducing the settling time of the circuit and increasing the operating frequency range. The circuit comprises transistor pairs coupled to first and second loading nodes to which are also coupled the reactive load. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273884-A (GB)
Title: Toy dishwasher.
Inventor: CHAN YUN-LAM
IPC: A63H33/30
Filed: 1992-12-29
Abstract: A toy dishwasher consists of a housing 1, 2, a reservoir, a turntable 6 in the housing on which dishes may be stacked, a fountain 7, 8, 9 for spraying water from the reservoir over the dishes on the turntable, and a drive mechanism (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) for the turntable and fountain. The toy is very suitable for young children, being safe, inexpensive and educational. The dishwasher may have a domed transparent cover so that the washing operation can be seen. The fountain consists of a vertical pipe co-axial with the turntable and an auger in the pipe. The upper end of the pipe may be provided with a cap, with a small gap, for spraying purposes, between the upper rim of the pipe and the rim of the cap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269269-A (GB)
Title: Yig sphere positioning apparatus
Inventor: FINKLE THOMAS W
IPC: H01P1/218
Filed: 1993-07-05
Abstract: A tunable ferrimagnetic resonator circuit, tuned by manipulation of the position of the YIG spheres 24 with respect to their associated coupling loops and the circuit magnetic field. Each YIG sphere can be moved in three axial directions or rotated for alignment with the magnetic field while the circuit is under test, without the need for removal of any parts and without visual observation. Once the sphere has been positioned, it is automatically retained in that position without the need to be encapsulated in epoxy. The tuning process can be repeated or the circuit can be retuned at any time. The tuning apparatus can be coupled to external tooling which is manually manipulatable. Limits are included in the external tooling to prevent the spheres from touching other portions of the circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270496-A (GB)
Title: Self-sticking laminate
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: B32B7/022
Filed: 1993-09-09
Abstract: A laminate comprises a layer of plastics material having self-stick properties adhered to a layer of a plastics material which does not have self-stick properties but is dimensionally stable so that the laminate has dimensional stability and self-stick properties. The plastics material may be plasticised or unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polycarbonate, polystyrene, polyethylene or polypropylene. A surface of the dimensionally stable plastic may be metallised. The laminate may be affixed to a window or other glazed units comprising glass or transparent plastic e.g. car windscreens or conservatory roofs.
Patent GB-2273418-A (GB)
Title: Programming a telephone system
Inventor: BLOOM JOSEPH E
IPC: H04Q3/62
Filed: 1993-11-11
Abstract: In order to make the programming of a telephone system, (for example an A.C.D. system), more user-friendly, a programming device provides the user with increased flexibility by enabling on-site programming. Script sets which define routing vectors are edited or manipulated using a high level language in order to customise the routing of incoming telephone calls in a manner as desired at the site of the user. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284648-A (GB)
Title: Gas control valves
Inventor: ROBERTS PETER DEREK
IPC: F23N1/00
Filed: 1993-12-04
Abstract: A gas control valve (Figure 1) has a first flow control valve provided by plug 26 turned by spindle 30, and a second valve 16 which is a flame failure device control valve including a magnet arrangement 22. In the normal established flame position, valve 16 is held off its seat against spring 20 by the magnet, and locking collar 50 is driven by spring 52 to engage the radial pin 38. Figure 1 shows valve 16 closed and the locking collar before it is so driven. If the flame fails, the stem 30 cannot be turned to reactivate the igniter until the FFD has closed and pin 60 has returned the collar to the illustrated position. This allows any build up of gas to be dissipated by the ordinary flue of the gas appliance and prevents the possibility of explosion when the igniter is again used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286710-A (GB)
Title: Pest control device
Inventor: MAH PAT YIN
IPC: A01M29/18
Filed: 1993-12-14
Abstract: A pest control device comprising an oscillating circuit for producing an ultrasonic signal preferably over a range of predetermined frequencies and a pulsing circuit for inductively loading an existing household electro-magnetic field of a power supply, the ultrasonic signal and the change in the electro-magnetic field causing adverse effects in pests. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272476-A (GB)
Title: Flexible ladders
Inventor: MILLIGAN GARRY
IPC: E06C9/14
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A flexible ladder comprises two parallely spaced longitudinal flexible members (10) and a transverse series of parallely spaced, rigid tubular rungs (12). Each rung (12) is secured at or adjacent to each of the opposite ends thereof to the respective members (10) by a clip (18) extending internally between its ends. Each clip (18) has means at opposite ends to engage or be engaged by the members (10) in a secured manner. The members (10) are formed of strap lengths of a fibrous material having a high breaking strength, for example KEVLAR (RTM). Each rung (12) is provided with a pair of spacers (14) and near to each end to space the rung (12) from the outside of a wall (16) when in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285927-A (GB)
Title: Spherical massage device
Inventor: WU OTTO
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1994-01-21
Abstract: A spherical massage device (100) for the hands includes a spherical core on which a plurality of equally-spaced circular slots are formed, each extending along a great circle of the spherical core to join each other at an upper pole and a lower pole of the spherical core and a plurality of massage elements (60) having projections thereon slidably retained within the circular slots. The device may also contain a magnet to provide magnetic therapy. The device may also serve as an intellective toy, especially for the blind. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276037-A (GB)
Title: Mounting device for electrical and/or electronic apparatus
Inventor: GOTTWALD THOMAS
IPC: H05K7/12
Filed: 1994-02-15
Abstract: A mounting device has an insulated part 4 which wraps around a component 2 to be mounted, such as a front panel of an apparatus, and has two through holes 6, 7. Using a screw 5 the insulating part 4 is mounted on a common housing 3; such as a mounting strip or similar, in such a way the galvanic separation of the housing 3 and the component 2 is obtained. One embodiment of the housing part 4 provides an integrated insulation for the mounting screw 5 as an extension of one of the through holes. Also provided is a kit comprising, for example, four insulating parts 4, and four washers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285083-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabiliser
Inventor: LOWE ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: E06C7/48
Filed: 1994-02-28
Abstract: A stabiliser for stabilising a ladder against the corner of a building or room comprises a housing 120 adapted to be mounted on the ladder, and a yoke 102 having portions 78, 80, 82, 84 adapted to engage respectively with the first and second walls of the corner. The yoke 102 is slidably mounted with respect to the housing 120 so that the yoke 102 is slidable in an arc. The stabiliser allows the ladder to be stabilised at a plurality of angles relative to a given vertical plane so as to avoid obstacles on the ground or on a wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288212-A (GB)
Title: Seals
Inventor: FARAMARZI JAMSHID
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1994-03-03
Abstract: A balance seal for a valve, said seal comprising an annular seal element (1) retained within a valve housing (2). The seal element (1) has a seal well (4) which links with the pressure on one side of the valve to urge a flexible seal leg (5) with a foot (5A) into engagement with a moveable valve plug (7). The seal leg (5) is prevented by an annular retainer (6) from over-deflection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277240-A (GB)
Title: Image display apparatus
Inventor: TACHIBANA MIYUKI
IPC: G09G1/04
Filed: 1994-04-12
Abstract: As shown in Figure 6, an image display apparatus for displaying an image and characters superposed on the image comprising a synchronizing signal dividing unit (44) for dividing the frequency of an input synchronizing signal to generate a divided synchronizing signal, a character generating unit (41) for generating, in response to the divided synchronizing signal, characters to be superposed on the image, and a character speed converting unit (43) for converting the speed of the characters generated by the character generating unit, whereby the number of characters outputted from the character speed converting means in one synchronization period is made to be substantially constant regardless of the frequency of the input synchronizing signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276245-A (GB)
Title: Transducer assembly and method
Inventor: RIDENOUR RALPH GAYLORD
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: A transducer assembly (6) includes a cap (7) readily removable from a housing (10) and enclosing 2 pressure transducer (12) and a main valve body (9). Seals (33, 45, 44, 56) are located inside the housing (10) which often are elastomeric or otherwise heat damageable. A top cartridge together with all of the seals (33, 45, 44) inside the housing (10) is readily disconnectable from the housing (10) to separate the seals from the transducer assembly (6) first end. This first end may then be heat sealed by soldering, brazing, or welding to a manifold (67) or the like without any heat damage to the various seals (33, 45, 44, 56). The transducer assembly (6) then may be readily reassembled to form an operative transducer assembly (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291922-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for escaping from building
Inventor: DWYER ANTHONY FREDERICK
IPC: E06C9/14
Filed: 1994-08-04
Abstract: An escape apparatus comprises a foldable ladder (41) carried by a stage (2) which is mounted on a vertically positioned fixed mounting frame (1) for sliding and pivoting movement together with the folded ladder between a retracted position against the mounting frame to an extended position of use in which the stage projects through an emergency exit opening and in which the ladder may be slid along the stage and unfolded at a leading edge of the stage to form a rigid ladder extending downwardly from the stage outside the building. The escape apparatus may also comprise a child carrier (40) guided by the ladder for controllably lowering a child down the ladder and an automatically opening folding rescue platform (Fig. 12 not shown) for providing a temporary place of safety for escapees unable to reach the ground while they wait for rescue. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281788-A (GB)
Title: Polishing optic fibre end face in a connector
Inventor: JIE XU
IPC: B24B19/00
Filed: 1994-09-05
Abstract: An optical fiber 13 is inserted into a fiber insertion hole of an optical connector 11 such that the fiber end face 14 of the optical fiber is exposed. The fiber end face 14 of the optical fiber 13 is then polished with a grindstone made by mixing cerium oxide abrasive grains and at least one type of abrasive grains selected from the group consisting of chromium oxide abrasive grains, zirconia abrasive grains, and alumina abrasive grains. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283358-A (GB)
Title: Disk filing system
Inventor: HARRIS NEIL ANDREW
IPC: G11B19/00
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: A disk filing system for reading blocks of data from a disk, comprising the steps of requesting the data blocks in a first order; determining whether moving to a first block to be read, involves passing through or near to a second block which is further down said order; in the event that such a second block is identified, and that the consequent delay in reading the first block is acceptable establishing a second order in which the second block will be read before the first block; and subsequently reading the blocks in accordance with said second order. Optionally the system has a facility where there is provided a method for reading blocks of data from a disk, wherein a cache and a read ahead facility are provided whereby when a request is received for data from a first block, one or more adjacent blocks may be transferred to the cache so that in the event of a subsequent request for data from one of said adjacent blocks the data is read from the cache rather than from the disk, in which the read ahead is selectively activated and that requests for data include a command as to whether or not the read ahead facility is to be active. The system may also incorporate a method for transferring digital data from a disk to a non-memory mapped device in accordance with a request from a client task, wherein the task issues a command to a disk filing system for data to be transferred from a disk to the address of a non-memory mapped device, and the disk filing system transfers the data from the disk to the non-memory mapped device directly without passing through a buffer controlled by the client task.
Patent GB-2297519-A (GB)
Title: Continuous stationery and production apparatus
Inventor: SKELTON JAMES
IPC: B41F31/08
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: Computer stationery having sprocket holders is produced by an apparatus (1) having a reel stand (2) with a drive shaft arrangement to allow reliable and accurate side movement of the drive shaft to compensate for transverse movement of a web (3). A web guide unit (4) carries out in-line web centring and feeds signals back to the reel stand (2). A punch unit (6) has a lower driven shaft with a bearing assembly which prevents any appreciable lateral movement, thereby allowing a punch ring to be freely rotatable for reliability and ease of maintenance. This arrangement helps to ensure that the punch and die do not become out of registry. The ink is supplied to a print unit (5) at a reservoir (51) by a closed system to provided consistent viscosity.
Patent GB-2307885-A (GB)
Title: An information filing system with detachable adhesive labels
Inventor: HEANEY MARY
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 1995-12-05
Abstract: The system comprises sheets having a barrier coating and adhesive labels for carrying information detachably mounted on the sheets. The sheets with division pages bearing tabs are located in a ring binder. The sheets are 130-150 grams material. The system may be an address book or recipe holder.
Patent GB-2309427-A (GB)
Title: A lockable ring binder
Inventor: LAW CHUN CHEUNG
IPC: B42F13/26
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: The binder comprises a pair of plates 12 pivotable about an outer edge, each mounting ring halves 14. Opening and closing of the binder is controlled by means of longitudinally-slidable member 16. The outer ends of the plates 12 include downwardly-sloping ramps 18. The rings are closed by moving the control member 16 inwardly so that the underside of the control member abuts against the ramps and pivots the plates downwardly.
Patent GB-2299524-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for separating liquids and solids
Inventor: HOARE DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: B01D35/02
Filed: 1996-04-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the separation of solids and liquids comprising of pumping a mixture of the solids and liquids through the inner tube 57 of a filter means 45 consisting of two concentric tubes. The inner tube 57 is made of a permeable material, the outer tube 63 is impermeable. The input end 59 of the inner tube is of larger diameter than the diameter of the output end 61 thus creating a back-pressure with the inner tube forcing the liquid through the perforations of the inner tubing wall to the space between the inner and outer tubes. The concentrated solid matter exits the inner tube inlet 71 and the liquid exits the outer tube via one or more outlets 67. Non-return valves 73 are fitted to the outlets of the inner and outer tubes. A peristaltic pump 1 may be used having a rotary cage (fig 8; 84) with rollers 37 which press the tube 45 against the walls of an evacuated chamber and an external outlet with a non-return valve (fig. 4; 73) is also pumped by the rollers to evacuate the chamber.
Patent GB-2302063-A (GB)
Title: Preparing printing plates by electrography
Inventor: KATO EIICHI
IPC: G03G13/28
Filed: 1996-06-12
Abstract: Printing plates are by forming a toner image (3) on a peelable transfer layer (12) containing a resin (A), capable of being removed by chemical reaction, on an electrophotographic light-sensitive element (11), providing an adhesive layer (13), containing a thermoplastic resin (B), only on the toner image, transferring the toner image together with the transfer layer (12) and the adhesive layer (13) from the element (11) to temporary receptor (20), transferring the toner image (3) with layers (12) and (13) to a receiving material (30) with a hydrophilic surface and then partially removing the transfer layer (12) by chemical reaction. Printing plates which produce good image prints can be obtained for a long period of time even when the thickness of the transfer layer is reduced or the transfer is conducted under low temperature, low pressure, and high speed.
Patent GB-2315317-A (GB)
Title: Emergency capping tool
Inventor: CLARKE ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: F16K43/00
Filed: 1996-07-12
Abstract: If a propane gas tank checklock valve B leaks after removal for inspection of pressure relief valve A, then the leak can be plugged by the tool illustrated. Ring 1 clamps to valve B and a new pressure relief valve can be pivoted into engagement therewith so that emptying of the tank can be carried out.
Patent GB-2303702-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for fragment trace data display in DNA base sequencing
Inventor: IMAI KENSAKU
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: In a DNA base sequencing, a consensus sequence is obtained by linking a plurality of DNA fragments obtained by a DNA sequencer, and a base sequence to be edited is determined in the consensus sequence. Then, a trace corresponding to the determined base sequence to be edited is identified among traces obtained by the DNA sequencer. The identified trace is displayed in correspondence with the base sequence to be edited. At this time, the base sequence to be edited is displayed so that an interval between bases becomes even.
Patent GB-2315922-A (GB)
Title: An antenna arrangement
Inventor: KITCHENER DEAN
IPC: H01Q1/52
Filed: 1996-08-01
Abstract: An antenna arrangement suitable for a wireless subscriber terminal 12 comprises a quarter wavelength monopole first antenna 14, a folded monopole second antenna, and a ground plane having a surface 18 angled with respect to the horizontal, wherein the ground plane has an axis a quarter of a wavelength long extending from a feed point of the first antenna and is electrically symmetrical about the axis. The arrangement aims to reduce the mutual coupling effects between the first and second antennas, and the casing. A method of operation is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2308999-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a cylinder block
Inventor: BARLOW JOHN
IPC: F02F1/10
Filed: 1996-08-16
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cylinder block comprising one or more cylinders, the or each cylinder being adapted to receive a piston therein, the method comprising making a cylinder liner by squeeze casting, in an aluminum-silicon alloy produced from a melt consisting essentially of the following composition by weight: Silicon 14 % to 16 %; Copper 1.9 % to 2.2 %; Nickel 1.0 % to 1.4 %; Magnesium 0.4 % to 0.55 %; Iron 0.6 % to 1.0 %; Manganese 0.3 % to 0.6 %; Silicon Modifier 0.02 % to 0.1 %, with the balance being aluminium and any avoidable impurities, the cylinder liner having an essentially eutectic microstructure containing not more than 10 % primary alpha-aluminum dendrites and being substantially free from intermetallic particles exceeding 10  in diameter, placing the cylinder block in a mould and casting therearound an aluminium alloy to provide a main cylinder block body with the cylinder liner entrapped therein.
Patent GB-2324858-A (GB)
Title: Flash photograph quality reducing system
Inventor: MORRIS ALWYN PHILIP
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: In a system to adversely affect the quality of flash photgraphs of a reflective object 4, a secondary flash lamp 5 associated with and directed at the object 4 is triggered when light from the primary flash lamp 1 of the camera 1 is detected. This causes the photograph to be over exposed. The object could be a painting that an exhibitor does not want photographed or the number plate of a vehicle with the system preventing a vehicle being identified by a speed camera.