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Patent GB-2294323-A (GB)
Title: Laser ultrasound probe and ablator
Inventor: DEWHURST RICHARD JAMES
IPC: A61B18/24
Filed: 1994-06-14
Abstract: A laser ultrasound probe, suitable for intravascular use, of the kind having an ultrasonic transducer element comprising an ultrasound receiving surface of piezoelectric polymeric material and an optical fibre with one end directed forwardly from that surface and arranged to receive laser radiation for transmission through the optical fibre and emission from the said one end thereof, wherein the optical fibre is coupled with laser source means adapted to provide alternatively a relatively low average power laser beam, which, when modulated or pulsed and emitted from the one end of the optical fibre and incident on a target, will generate ultrasound at an intensity suitable to be received by the transducer element and converted thereby into electrical monitoring signals, and a relatively high average power laser beam suitable, when incident on the said target, to produce ablation thereof, the transducer element being sufficiently robust to withstand the ultrasound which is then also generated. The relatively low average power laser beam may alternatively be at a first wavelength which, when modulated or pulsed and emitted from the one end of the optical fibre into a medium which is highly absorptive at that wavelength, will cause said medium to generate and propagate ultrasound at an intensity suitable to be reflected by a target contacted by said medium and received by the transducer element and converted thereby into electrical monitoring signals, the relatively high average power laser beam being then at a second wavelength at which the said medium is transmissive and being suitable, when incident on the said target, to produce ablation thereof, the transducing element being sufficiently robust to withstand the ultrasound which is then also generated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297796-A (GB)
Title: Actuating means with locking mechanism for cremone latch
Inventor: BOUGHTON CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: This invention relates to a locking mechanism (410) and arrangement and to an actuating means with locking mechanism (10). The invention is particularly suitable for locking a panel (2) against movement relative to its fixed (outer) frame (6). The locking mechanism (410) includes an operating member (424) and bolt means (430) mounted to move with the operating member in which the bolt means is mounted to slide relative to the operating member. The actuating means with a locking mechanism (10) has at least one operating member (24a,b) and bolt means (30a,b) cooperating with the said operating member, the bolt means having a free end (34a,b), the bolt means having a first position and an second position, characterised in that the free end projects further from the actuating means in the second position than in the first position.
Patent GB-2298332-A (GB)
Title: Video presenter
Inventor: YOO MYUNG-HO
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: A video presenter for radiating light towards an object, such as a film negative or transparency, includes an illuminating unit 40 detachably installed within a pallet 22 supporting the object. The detachable nature of the illuminating portion permits it to be used apart from the video presenter for other purposes. The illuminating unit 40 may include a diffusion panel for diffusing light emitted by plural light sources, the diffused light being directed upwardly to illuminate the object.
Patent GB-2305273-A (GB)
Title: Quantifying errors in computational fluid dynamics
Inventor: NAGAHAMA YOSHINORI
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1996-04-18
Abstract: Virtual substance advection calculation means 3 performs an advection computation, assuming that a virtual substance whose diffusion coefficient is substantially zero is mixed in the fluid, wherein the behavior of the fluid is given by flow field data that is previously obtained as a result of the computational fluid dynamic analysis. The virtual substance advection calculation means 3 obtains concentration data of the virtual substance C, thus allowing an error in the flow field data 1 to be estimated by comparing the concentration value after advection of the virtual substance with its initial value. If the flow field data perfectly satisfies the primitive equations of fluid dynamics, the concentration value of the virtual substance will not vary with advection. In contrast, if the flow field data violated the primitive equations, the concentration value obtained by the advection computation would show some variation. This variation enables the error in the flow field data to be quantified.
Patent GB-2302326-A (GB)
Title: Continuously feeding wrapping sheets and curved gripping members
Inventor: GHINI MARCO
IPC: B65H3/42
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: A method of continuously feeding wrapping elements 2 in sheet form to a continuously-rotating input roller of a wrapping machine, whereby each element is withdrawn from the output of a feedbox 6 by a curved gripping member 9 rolled onto the element 2 at the output 8 of the feedbox 6, is fed along a given path by moving the gripping member continuously along the path P, and is progressively released onto the conveying surface of the input roller 3 by rolling the gripping member on the surface 3a of the roller 3. Gripping member 9 may operate by suction.
Patent GB-2300151-A (GB)
Title: Storing retrieving and automatically printing postage on mail
Inventor: KARA SALIM G
IPC: G01G19/414
Filed: 1995-01-03
Abstract: A system and method for printing a postage meter stamp, including a desired postage amount and encrypted information, onto a piece of mail. A user takes a postal storage device to the post office in order to obtain a replenishment of the amount of postage stored within the postage storage device. A desired amount of postage is entered into the storage device by a postal employee through a processor-based system. The user is then able to access this stored postage at the user's location through a complementary processor-based system. The user's processor-based system automatically calculates the required postage for a piece of mail based upon a set of parameters pertaining to that piece of mail. Additional information, such as addresses, may also be printed onto an envelope, a label, a card, a letter, etc., along with the postage meter stamp through the use of a word processor program coupled to the present invention.
Patent GB-2316306-A (GB)
Title: Coathanger
Inventor: HOGG STUART MATTHEWS
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 1996-08-20
Abstract: A one-piece coathanger with an enlarged area near the hook which can take stick-on labels representing heads of persons, celebrities, animals, cartoon characters, advertising etc.
Patent GB-2306696-A (GB)
Title: Optic fibre connector assembly having case with clamping members
Inventor: LEE HO-KYUNG
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: A connector assembly, for connecting two optical-fiber ribbons 1, each of which involves at least one optical fiber, includes a pair of connectors 110, 120 each of which is provided with a contact portion protruding from a leading end thereof and a plurality of through-holes into each of which the optical fiber is fitted, an alignment member 150 provided with a central hole and a case 130 having a bottom plate 133, plural side walls 138,139 and at least one pair of clamping members 131,132 fixed to two opposing side walls. The connectors may be connected through the alignment member or directly using a pair of guide pins 113 and a pair of holes for the pins (Fig.12). The connectors and optionally the alignment member 150 are inserted in the case 130 and the opposite clamping members urge the connectors toward each other, thereby securely holding the connectors connected in position. Boot 119 minimises stress.
Patent GB-2309677-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: COBB PETER JOHN
IPC: B62H3/00
Filed: 1996-11-25
Abstract: A locking device for fixing to a surface includes a base plate having two upstanding flange members (2) spaced apart and facing one another. Each flange member (2) is provided with an aperture (3) which is aligned with a corresponding aperture of the facing flange member. A locking pin passes through the apertures (3) of the flange members (4), with one end (5) of the locking pin (4) being adapted to co-operate with a lock (8) to secure the locking pin (4) in position between the two flange members (2) so that the locking pin (4) cannot be withdrawn. One flange member (2) includes a lock cover (9) which receives the end of the locking pin, the lock cover (9) having an opening (10) which faces the base plate and which provides the only access to the end (5) of the locking pin when it is in position to enable the lock (8) to be secured or released. As the opening (10) in the lock cover (9) faces a fixed base plate there is insufficient space to insert a tool to force the lock and thereby enable the locking pin to be withdrawn. Only a person who possess the correct means for releasing the lock can withdraw the locking pin to remove an article secured to the locking device.
Patent GB-2309372-A (GB)
Title: An automatically expandable finger ring made from a one piece stamping
Inventor: PETERS JOHN
IPC: A44C9/02
Filed: 1997-01-11
Abstract: An expandable finger ring and method of making comprising a one piece stamping 10 composed of a central motif portion 12 and two tails 14,16 each of which has an integral band clip 18,20 at its extremity. To form the ring, the stamping is coiled to ring form, which causes the tails to overlap, and the clips are then folded around the respective and adjacent tails, so that the tails are held together but can slide one relative to another so that the ring can expand in size. The ring is of particular use as a ring for children as it can be automatically increased in size as the child's fingers grow over time.
Patent GB-2324116-A (GB)
Title: Sliding ratchet clip for attaching a mobile telephone to a belt
Inventor: TIEN TSE-HSIUNG
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 1997-04-11
Abstract: A fastening comprises a body 3, a board 4 and a flexure strip 5 attached to the apparatus. The body 3 has a recess in a front portion for receiving the flexure strip 5 and has ratchet teeth 312 uniformly distributed at two opposed sides of a rear portion. The board 4 is slidably received in the rear portion of the body 3 and has pawls 44 integrally formed for engaging with the respective ratchet teeth 312. The space between the board 4 and the back of the apparatus can be adjusted to receive belts with various widths. A press bar 43 integrally formed between the pawls 44 releases the pawls for withdrawal of the board 4, and a hook 41, integrally formed at a rear end of the board 4 abuts the belt in use.
Patent GB-2325612-A (GB)
Title: A lightweight support brassiere for large breasted women
Inventor: NORMAN LAURENCE
IPC: A41C3/12
Filed: 1997-05-28
Abstract: A lightweight support brassiere for large breasted women comprises wide stretchable shoulder straps which are integral with either the whole breast cup, or with just upper cup parts which are then joined to separate lower cup parts. Each cup has three support strips as shown in fig. 7. A wide band of stretch fabric extends laterally under the cups and around the rear of the body.
Patent GB-2313699-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable tape tension control device
Inventor: AHN SEONG-ICK
IPC: G11B15/43
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: The ends of a band brake are connected to a tension lever assembly 50 and an adjusting cam assembly 40 for adjusting the tension on the band brake. The adjusting cam assembly includes a frame 41 having an elongated slot (44, fig 2) through which a support post 47 on the deck 101 is retained. The frame is connected to a film member 31 of the brake assembly through the use of a pair of lugs 42 and a corresponding fixing plate 43. The frame has a through threaded-hole 45 formed through a rear wall into which an adjusting screw 46 is engaged. Rotation of the adjusting screw causes the position of the frame and therefore the tension on the band brake to alter. The adjusting cam assembly includes a cap washer 48 for preventing vertical deviation of the frame with respect to the support post.
Patent GB-2314132-A (GB)
Title: Sleeve for quick disconnect coupling
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: F16L37/08
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: The sleeve 22 is biased to secure coupling members together and has an internal cylindrical surface with a pair of protrusions 25 which are machined or cast into the sleeve, dimensioned to slide within longitudinal groove 23 extending at least partially along the outer body of the female member 20 of the coupling.
Patent GB-2317140-A (GB)
Title: Molded article retrieval apparatus
Inventor: BRIGHT TIMOTHY L
IPC: B29C49/42
Filed: 1997-09-15
Abstract: A molded article retrieval apparatus in combination with a plastic article molding machine. The molding machine has at least a first mold portion 11 and a second mold portion of which one is, at least reciprocally movable with respect to the other between a conjoined position, wherein a set of articles of plastic can be formed in a set of cavities 13 defined by conjoined portions 11, and a spaced-apart position, wherein the articles can be released from cavities 13 into a gap formed between portions 11. A retrieval apparatus includes an article carrier 20 having at least two sets of article receivers (21, 22, 23), positionable at a different lateral alignment of carrier 20 within the gap to receive an entire set of the molded articles, and a mover for moving carrier 20 into and out of the gap. An alignment mechanism aligns carrier 20 within the gap to permit engagement of the articles by any one sets (21-23). The alignment mechanism includes at least one pin 102 fixed to one of portions 11, 12 and projecting into the gap, and at least one fork 104 fixed to carrier 20. Each fork 104 has two tines 106 separated by a slot to receive pin 102 when carrier 20 is aligned in the gap with any of sets 21-23 confronting the articles to be retrieved. The slot of at least one fork is dimensioned to engage the at least one pin over a range of different lateral alignments of carrier 20 permitting any of sets of receivers (21-23) to be employed to receive the set of molded articles.
Patent GB-2318201-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal displays
Inventor: OH YOUNG-JIN
IPC: G09F9/35
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: To improve the light transmittance of a liquid crystal display with in-plane switching mode, the display includes a first substrate (110) that forms light transmissive portions and light untransmissive portions, a second substrate (120), and liquid crystal injected between the first (110) and second (120) substrates. The second substrate (120) includes a black matrix (121), a color filter layer (123), an overcoat layer (125) and an alignment film (128). The overcoat layer (125) is patterned to form micro-lenses for refracting the incident light to pass through the light transmissive portions without being blocked by the light untransmissive portions. Various patterning methods can be selected to form the micro-lenses.
Patent GB-2318678-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic transceiver module laser diode stabilizer and bias control method
Inventor: GILLILAND PATRICK B
IPC: H01S5/0683
Filed: 1996-07-22
Abstract: A power stabilizer maintains a constant level of output power from a laser transmitter. The laser transmitter has a laser diode which produces an optical output which corresponds to the level of bias current received. In addition, the laser transmitter has a photodiode which produces a feedback signal which corresponds to the optical output power being produced by the laser diode. Furthermore, the power stabilizer consists of a digitally controlled potentiometer for producing a reference input signal and an op-amp for comparing the feedback signal and the reference input signal to produce a control signal to supply the bias current.
Patent GB-2319065-A (GB)
Title: Scroll compressor
Inventor: SANO FUMIAKI
IPC: F04C18/02
Filed: 1995-07-21
Abstract: An orbiting scroll 2 meshes with a non-orbital scroll 1 to form a compression space. A frame 3 axially supports the orbiting scroll and radially supports a drive shaft 8. A high and low pressure separator 4 is fixed to the frame 3. The scroll 1 can make axial movement within a restricted range. A seal member 10 between the separator 4 and the scroll 1 defines a pressure portion which presses the scroll 1 toward the scroll 2. The seal member 10 is in the form of a ring with a joint and is mounted on a slope surface of an elastic ring-like expanding member 10a.
Patent GB-2334814-A (GB)
Title: Moulded electronic device package with a heat sink
Inventor: MACHUGA STEVEN CHARLES
IPC: H01L23/433
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: The package comprises a lead frame 5 having connection leads, a conductor layer 2 coupled to the lead frame and at least one electronic device (not shown) having a number of terminals connected to the conductor layer. A heatsink 4 is coupled via a dielectric layer 3 to the conductor layer, for providing a heat dissipation path away from the conductor layer. The electronic device may be an integrated circuit which is connected to conductor layer 2 by soldering or by using a conductive adhesive.
Patent GB-2330210-A (GB)
Title: Instant angle gauge
Inventor: FIGLIUZZI JOSEPH
IPC: G01B3/56
Filed: 1998-05-06
Abstract: An improved angle gauge comprising a plurality of upright parallel plates 50,52,54,56 hingedly connected to each other,hingedly connected to a movable linear indicator member 30 and hingedly connected to a frame 28. The frame is grooved to accept the sliding indicator member imprinted with an indicia 26. The gauge instantly translates an angle reading taken by a forward pair of parallel plates 54,56 into a linear reading provided by the slidable linear indicator. The hingedly connected forward hinge plates automatically create a flush-fit between two relative surfaces and an angle reading is instantly recorded on the indicia of the linear indicator in combination with the indicia and pointer located on the frame. A finer adjustment can be made with a manual slide button 34 located on the linear indicator. Various embodiments are disclosed including a scale with a liquid crystal display.
Patent GB-2324929-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device with housing supplement
Inventor: FUHRMANN THOMAS
IPC: H05K5/03
Filed: 1997-02-24
Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic device having a housing (1) which has a housing wall (5) with openings (7) for control elements (8) and/or display elements (9, 10). Attachment means (11) for detachably connecting to the housing (1) an external wall element (14) which at least partially covers the housing wall (5) being present on the housing (1), the external wall element (14) having openings (7') which are aligned with the openings (7) in the housing wall (5). As a result, by using different external wall elements (14) the external appearance of the electronic device can be easily modified.
Patent GB-2345855-A (GB)
Title: Sling
Inventor: O'BRIEN THOMAS JOSEPH
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 1999-01-21
Abstract: A sling (1) comprises a cradle (2) and a strap (3) which are attached so as to form a continuous loop, the cradle and strap being adapted such that, in use, the cradle supports the forearm of the wearer of the sling and the strap passes around the wearer's neck. The strap is twisted through half a turn in order that it may lie flat against the wearer's chest. Opposing parts of the strap and/or the cradle are releasably attached in the region of the point at which the strap meets the cradle. The strap comprises means e.g. tabs 7a, 7b, for adjusting its length.
Patent GB-2337907-A (GB)
Title: A token-based deadline enforcement system for electronic document submission
Inventor: LAU TERENCE CHUN-YAT
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 1999-01-27
Abstract: In a token-based deadline enforcement system for electronic document submission, a token is generated which corresponds to current submission time limits. These tokens are available to all potential submitters until expiry of the corresponding time limit for the submission. On receiving a request for electronic submission from a submitting program 10, the gateway 6 searches its records for the token corresponding to the submission type. If the token is located, it is returned to the submitting program for packaging with the submission. If the token is not located, an electronic message, such as an error flag, is returned to the submitting program, and the submitter knows immediately that the submission did not meet the deadline. When a submission packaged with a valid token is received at the gateway, it can be routed directly to the processing environment that generated the submission requirement. This scheme enables immediate feedback on whether a deadline has been met, saving network access costs and avoiding performance problems that could result if the processing environment is required to check submission times.
Patent GB-2348790-A (GB)
Title: A trap for crawling insects with protection against the ingress of water
Inventor: HOBSON GRAHAM
IPC: A01M1/14
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: A trap 8 for crawling insects comprises a raised base 13 and one or more ramps 11 providing access to the surface of the base, the ramp or ramps extending upwards from beneath the base and inwards of its periphery. The base has an upper surface which is provided with, or arranged to receive, a sticky surface, in the form of a removable insert. The raised base comprises a removable flat plate which is located on top of the ramps, with entry openings for the insects around its circumference. The ramps are provided with extensions 12 which protrude beyond the ramp openings at the sides to protect the trap against the ingress of water. The trap may comprise an enclosed box having a close fitting hinged lid 9 and a base. The trap may have means for securing it to the floor or other surface. It may have a lockable lid and may be formed from metal or plastic.
Patent GB-2350264-A (GB)
Title: Portable or mobile radio which can send pre-stored messages to radios whose addresses are also pre-stored
Inventor: WEBSTER PAULINE
IPC: H04M1/2749
Filed: 1999-05-01
Abstract: A portable or a mobile radic 2 can communicate with other such radios (4,6), and can place calls to telephone subscribers. A permanent memory 32 in the radio 2 serves as an address book. A user interface circuit 42,44 enables a user to send pre-stored messages to radios whose addresses are also pre-stored. Other regions of the permanent memory 32 store an access code which can be used to make a DTMF telephone call. The telephone calls can be 'live dial', but may be made to pre-stored telephone numbers automatically.
Patent GB-2333957-A (GB)
Title: Medical use of composition comprising fatty acids
Inventor: YEHUDA SHLOMO
IPC: A61K31/23
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: A medicament for alleviating symptoms of multiple sclerosis is constituted by a combination of linolenic acid and linoleic acid (including their salts, esters, and amides) in specified percentage ratios. Such combination may include optionally an additional ingredient selected from C 8-18  saturated fatty acids, oleic acid and derivatives of these acids, in an amount which does not prevent the combination having potentially MS symptoms alleviating activity, as determined by testing such combination in an animal model. Pharmaceutical formulations and nutritional combinations are also described, as is a method for testing a chemical substance in an animal model for potential use in alleviating symptoms of multiple sclerosis.