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Patent GB-2285501-A (GB)
Title: An automobile headlamp
Inventor: SUEHIRO YOSHIO
IPC: B60Q1/06
Filed: 1994-12-21
Abstract: An automobile headlamp aiming mechanism includes a tilting member supported on a stationary member so as to be capable of tilting and defining the illumination angle of the headlamp beam. A cylindrical nut member is rotatably supported by a bearing formed on the stationary member. An aiming screw threadedly joined with the nut member moves forwards and backwards to tilt the tilting member. The aiming mechanism allows the nut member to rotate smoothly when a bevel gear formed on the nut member is engaged with a driver inserted in a direction at a right angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the aiming screw. Concave-convex engaging parts for engaging the nut member with the bearing are provided on predetermined confronting faces in sliding contact between the bearing and the nut member, the nut member engaging parts operating to prevent the nut member from rotating in response to vibration or the like. The nut member is supported elastically in the axial direction in such a manner that the engagement of the engaging parts is released by the thrust generated when the nut member is rotated.
Patent GB-2298355-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet
Inventor: MUNOZ ANTONIA TELLEZ
IPC: E06B9/58
Filed: 1995-03-02
Abstract: A collapsible cabinet with synchronized doors which slide vertically and in opposite directions, comprises metal sides 1 that constitute the structural support for the bottom 17, the back plate 18 and roof section 19. Each side 1 has folds which create a recess into which a non metal board 23 is housed externally. Front end channels 26 receive guide means for two upward and downward synchronized trolleys 4, 4' on which are supported the frames 12 for the sliding doors. Channels 20 at the rear of the sides 1 receive the back panel 18.
Patent GB-2288541-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic support
Inventor: SEKINE TAKAYUKI
IPC: A61F13/04
Filed: 1995-03-28
Abstract: An adjustable orthopaedic support comprises a cushioning member 7 and a fixing member which is composed of a main fixing body 5 comprising a support body 2 made of a flexible material impregnated with a water-curable resin, a covering member 3 and a surface protective member 4. The fixing member is kept in a hermetically sealed container 6 composed of a moisture-impermeable material until use. The cushioning member is wrapped around the part of a patient's body requiring support and held in position by means of hook-and-loop fasteners 12. The inner surface of the support body is then put on the cushioning member after wetting, so that, after curing, the main fixing body and the cushioning member form an integral structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299569-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for picking and placing components using a morphing vacuum tip
Inventor: PINE JERROLD S
IPC: B23Q3/08
Filed: 1995-04-01
Abstract: A pick and place machine (30) having morphing vacuum tip (10) comprises a chamber (24) having a sealed first port (25), a filter (22) on a second port (27), and a vacuum (12) on a third port (23), a needle (28) pierced through the sealed first port and through the filter on the second port, wherein a vacuum (14) is placed on the portion of the needle piercing through the sealed first port. Finally, the morphing vacuum tip additionally comprises a non-porous bag (18) having a plurality of fine particles (16) within the bag and an external portion of the bag surrounding a periphery of a portion of the needle pierced through the filter on the second port, the non-porous bag having an open portion being exposed to an external side of the filter on the second port of the chamber, wherein the vacuum on the third port sucks air out of the non-porous bag and the filter prevents the plurality of fine particles from entering the chamber.
Patent GB-2287335-A (GB)
Title: Discrete cosine transform system
Inventor: KEITH MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/14
Filed: 1992-10-19
Abstract: A system for producing a discrete cosine transform of an input data word. The system comprises a plurality of transform pathways with at least one shifter within the pathways. The shifter includes means for producing the discrete cosine transform by performing fewer than three shift operations on the input data word. The system may be adapted to provide forward or reverse discrete cosine transforms. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288881-A (GB)
Title: A strain indicator e.g.for bolts or studs
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: G01B5/30
Filed: 1995-05-01
Abstract: A strain indicator for giving an indication of relative movement between a first abutment means, e.g. ring 126, and a second abutment means, e.g. plug 130, of a bolt or stud 100, comprises a strip of spring steel 128 carrying optical indication means, e.g. a rigid stem 132 attached at one end to the strip and carrying a reflector 136 at its other end. In use, relative movement between the abutment means results in a change of curvature of the strip and thus a transverse movement of the reflector which can be viewed through window 116 to give a visual indication of the strain between the first abutment means and the second abutment means. The transverse movements can be transmitted to a remote display unit (198, figure 3) from a number of studs via optical fibres,and many other strain indicators with strips and reflectors are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291508-A (GB)
Title: Re-aligning liquid crystals
Inventor: YAMAMOTO TAKASHI
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 1992-09-17
Abstract: If a liquid crystal display is subjected to a mechanical force it may acquire a sandy texture and require re-alignment. Such realignment is achieved by providing a heater 706 in the display 701, a temperature detector 714 and a control circuit 711 for the heater. The control circuit includes a number of temperature decisions circuits for deciding the temperature based on the information obtained from the temperature detector. The power supply to the heater is then controlled on the basis of information from the temperature decisions circuits and a clock circuit to re-align the liquid crystal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305215-A (GB)
Title: Spark ignition engine air induction and fuel injection system
Inventor: HITCHMAN JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F02M31/13
Filed: 1995-09-13
Abstract: Flow of secondary air from the upstream of the throttle valve 59 to adjacent each fuel injector 55a is heated by an electric heater unit 62. The positive temperature coefficient or electric resistance heater in the unit 62 is switched on prior to starting and retained on for a predetermined period after starting. A common chamber (20, Fig.1) containing a heating element (21) may be connected by pipes (15a-d) to respective injectors.
Patent GB-2305657-A (GB)
Title: Resealable can closure
Inventor: BEWLEY AGNES WRIGHT
IPC: B65D43/18
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: A beverage can is provided with a closure attached to the centre of the top of the can by a rivet. The closure is tab shaped and is rivetted to a raised portion E in the centre of the can top, so that it can rock on a transverse axis. In its closing position, the main part B of the tab fastens over the opening in the can. The underside of the tab has a formation which latches in the can opening. A small portion A of the tab extends beyond the rivet in the opposite direction to the main closuring part, and when pressed on, causes the tab to rock about a transverse axis. This unlatches the main closuring part from the opening. The whole tab can then be pivoted about the rivet to a position in which the can opening is accessible, this being the position shown in figure 1. Preferably the underside of the tab has a peripheral seal to engage around the opening.
Patent GB-2309566-A (GB)
Title: Broadcast receiver
Inventor: BRAMLEY DUNCAN
IPC: H04H60/21
Filed: 1996-01-27
Abstract: A broadcast receiver has a decoder for receiving an encrypted broadcast signal that requires the payment of a subscription fee. The receiver comprises a processor, means 14 for storing a code specific to the receiver, manually operable switches 10 for enabling the user to enter an access code 12, and means 20 for receiving and decoding a broadcast time signal. The processor 16 is arranged to apply a cipher algorithm to the user entered access code 12 and the receiver specific code 14 to compute a time window 18, the decoder being enabled only when the broadcast time signal 20 falls within said time window 18 to permit reception of the encrypted broadcast signal.
Patent GB-2311113-A (GB)
Title: Caps on fastener heads
Inventor: CHENG STANLEY K
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 1996-03-11
Abstract: The head (130) of a fastener such as a bolt, screw, nail or rivet, has a cap (120) attached to it. The shank (110) and head (130) are formed of a first material such as aluminium, steel or iron, and the cap (120) is formed of a second material different from the first material, such as stainless steel, brass, steel or plastics. The cap (120) may be secured to the head (130) by an annular flange or tabs or pins or adhering, or to the shaft (110) by pins or adhering. The fastener is used to secure a handle to a cooking implement or vessel.
Patent GB-2300759-A (GB)
Title: Displacement detecting switch device
Inventor: YAMADA KENICHI
IPC: H01H21/02
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A displacement detecting switch device, eg for detecting a transmission operation position in an automatic transmission for a vehicle, comprises a switch body including a cover body 1 and a base plate 2, a pivotable operating lever 4 disposed outside of the switch body and a movable contact carrying plate 5 disposed inside the switch body and linked with the operating lever 4. In order to simplify assembly of the switch device, the cover body 1 and the base plate 2 are joined together by ultrasonic welding as are the operating lever 4 and the movable plate 5.
Patent GB-2301000-A (GB)
Title: Communication system with total or individual paging facility
Inventor: HASELDINE STEPHEN
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 1996-05-20
Abstract: A communication system has a plurality of transmitters 12A, 12B and receivers 14A, 14B. Each transmitter can send messages to the receivers. At least one of the transmitters can send first type messages for receivers not individually identified in the message, or second type messages which include identification of a recipient receiver. An alarm message associated with a warning such as fire, bomb, doorbell etc, can therefore be sent to all receivers using the first message type, whereas a paging signal containing information relating to a specific person can be sent using the second message type. All messages consist of a header, including an alarm bit, and message data. In first type messages the alarm bit is set and the message data may carry information relating to the type of alarm. Second type messages do not set the alarm bit, but carry the identity of the specific receiver in the header and the paging information in the message data.
Patent GB-2313603-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: HALL ROBIN GIBSON
IPC: C11D1/62
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: There is provided a detergent composition suitable for use in laundry and dish washing methods, comprising a cationic ester surfactant and an alkalinity system and wherein a means is provided for delaying the release of said alkalinity system relatively to the release of said cationic ester surfactant. The cationic ester surfactant is preferably a quaternary ammonium compound where one of the alkyl chains is interrupted by an ester-type linkage. The alkalinity system may be coated particles or the alkaline material may be chosen to be slow-dissolving.
Patent GB-2304145-A (GB)
Title: Inside door handle unit for automotive vehicle
Inventor: MIYAGAWA MASAZUMI
IPC: E05B85/12
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: An inside door handle 20 is mounted on a body 10 so as to be pivotable around an axis. A door lock knob 30 is mounted on the body 10 so as to be pivotable around an axis. The handle 20 and the knob 30 are connectable to a door lock device. A spring 40 biases the handle 20 in one rotational direction. The handle 20 is rotatably supported relative to the body 10 under the action of a fitting connection between a counterpart device of the body 13A and a counterpart device of the handle 23A. The knob 30 is rotatably supported relative to the body 10 under the action of another fitting connection between a counterpart device of the body 14A and a counterpart device of the knob 32A. The handle 20 and the knob 30 are independently rotatably supported on the body 10.
Patent GB-2305176-A (GB)
Title: Small molecule inhibitors of rotamase enzyme activity
Inventor: HAMILTON GREGORY S
IPC: A61P21/00
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: This invention relates to neurotrophic N-glyoxyl-prolyl ester compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, their preparation and use as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity.
Patent GB-2320631-A (GB)
Title: A receiver or transmitter for both terrestrial and satellite communication having a shared mixer
Inventor: SAMUELS JOHN
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: A dual mode radio frequency receiver or transmitter capable of operating in a terrestrial mode in which signals are routed over a terrestrial network, and a satellite mode in which signals are routed over a satellite network. The radio frequency receiver includes a terrestrial front-end RF stage which receives signals from a terrestrial network, a satellite front-end RF stage which receives signals from a satellite network, and a common RF stage which includes mixing circuitry for frequency down-converting the signals received from the front-end RF stages.
Patent GB-2321427-A (GB)
Title: A ring binder weekly meal planner or diary
Inventor: MANTIN RICHARD
IPC: B42F3/04
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: The binder includes meal recipe-bearing pages 2 and seven day markers 3. The day markers include a protruding tab and have a slot 8 leading into each ring hole 9 so that they can be withdrawn and re-inserted into the ring binder at any chosen location to designate the selected meal recipe for a given day of a planned week ahead.
Patent GB-2312106-A (GB)
Title: A mobile receiver operable in two formats/bandwidths has two selectable IF amplifiers, one with fixed, one with variable, gain
Inventor: KOSUGI HIROAKI
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 1997-02-19
Abstract: A radio communication apparatus is designed for a plurality of different radio communication formats, one of which can be selected. The radio communication apparatus includes a fixed-gain IF amplifier and a variable-gain IF amplifier. One is selected out of the feed-gain IF amplifier and the variable-gain IF amplifier as an IF amplifier in response to which of the radio communication formats is selected. The radio communication formats include a narrow-band radio communication format and a wide-band radio communication format. The feed-gain IF amplifier is selected when the narrow-band radio communication format is selected. The variable-gain IF amplifier is selected when the wide-band radio communication format is selected.
Patent GB-2323954-A (GB)
Title: System to prevent road vehicles from eg hitting low bridges
Inventor: KING JONATHAN ANGUS
IPC: G08G1/0967
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: So as to prevent high road vehicles from hitting low bridges, equipment taking signals from satellite or remote terrestrial positioning systems will feed data into road vehicles fitted with receivers. The equipment will have a data-base of all known low bridge hazards. The receiver on the vehicle will have the height of the vehicle encoded either manually or automatically; and an indication will be given to the driver of the hazard ahead, and to other road users and the vehicle will be braked to a stop if necessary to avoid collision. The equipment has provision for covering other hazards such as weight, length and width restrictions and on board monitoring of temperature of cargo.
Patent GB-2325176-A (GB)
Title: Heating re-cycled asphalt with infra-red during the manufacture of hot mix asphlt
Inventor: LEVETT LAURIE GEORGE
IPC: E01C19/10
Filed: 1997-05-03
Abstract: In the manufacture of hot mix asphalt (HMA), particulate re-cycled asphaltic pavement (RAP) is loaded into an inlet hopper 11 which leads to a processing chamber 12, such as a rotating drum processor, where the re-cycled asphaltic pavement is heated by a bank of infra-red heaters 15 and mixed with additives such as additional bitumen material. The processing chamber has a series of rotatable paddles adapted to both mix the re-cycled asphaltic pavement and to convey the mixture along the chamber to a discharge hopper (14, Figure 3). Infra-red radiation is used to heat the mixture because as it heats the materials from the from the inside out the tendency for the surface of the asphalt to deteriorate, by over heating or charring, is reduced.
Patent GB-2327761-A (GB)
Title: Velocity measurement
Inventor: RIGBY MICHAEL
IPC: G01P5/22
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: Method and apparatus for measuring the velocity of a phase of a fluid flow, wherein, to ascertain the time shift required for close correlation of a signal from a first signal transmitter or detector 1 and a signal from a second signal transmitter or detector 2 samples of the signal associated with the first transmitter or detector and samples of the signal associated with the second transmitter or detector are obtained and stored, at least some of the samples are retrieved from storage and subjected to a first correlation over a relatively wide range of time shifts and at least some of the samples are retrieved from storage and subjected to a second correlation over a relatively narrow range of time shifts selected according to the results of the first correlation stage.
Patent GB-2322951-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor memory device having a multibank
Inventor: SON MOON-HAE
IPC: G11C11/401
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor memory device having a multibank in which a single large memory cell array 31 is divided into a plurality of banks A,B without increasing power consumption and chip size. In the semiconductor memory device, a memory cell array 31 is divided into a plurality of banks A,B arranged alternately, and each bank includes a plurality of unit memory cell arrays 32. In addition, column selection lines CSLO...CSLn of each bank are connected to alternate output ports of a column decoder 35, and the column decoder enables the column selection lines of a bank selected from the plurality of banks in response to address decoding signals and bank selection signals.
Patent GB-2330350-A (GB)
Title: Carrying device for carrier bags
Inventor: STUART PAUL CONWAY
IPC: A45C13/26
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: A high grade, heavy gauge quality, re-usable plastic carrier bag, 10 incorporates a moulded carrying handle device 14 permanently attached to one of the bag handle loops 13 providing to the user comfortable protection from the bag's handle loops 12/13 cutting in the user's hand when the bag is carried heavily laden. The elongate channel shape of handle device 14 allows for easy insertion and removal of the other free handle loop 12. The bag's handle device also allows for additional insertion and removal of extra and further separate carrier bags' handle loops thus allowing the user to carry several shopping bags at one time. The bag's handle device also provides a means of restricting the combined handle loops together thus keeping all the bags gathered together when placed down on the ground.
Patent GB-2321952-A (GB)
Title: Oxygen lance assembly
Inventor: KIBBLE BRIAN JAMES
IPC: C21C5/46
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: An oxygen lance assembly is disclosed in which a lance body (2) can be coupled and decoupled from a head (1) by means of a plug and socket junction. The plug part of the junction is located on the lance body (2) and provided with a plurality of axially spaced cylindrical male sealing surface (23,24,25) adapted to mate with corresponding female sealing surface (13,14,15) provided in the head (1). The sealing surfaces mate with a clearance and the required seal is achieved by mounting O-rings exclusively on each male sealing surface (23,24,25). This provides for convenient inspection of the O-ring seals. Damage to the O-rings caused by vibration is prevented by cylindrical guide surfaces (47,52) having a close sliding fit which serve by keeping the plug part coaxial in the socket. Alignment of the plug in the socket is achieved by increasing the radius of each cylindrical sealing surface the further it is from the top of the socket via frusto-conic guide surfaces.
Patent GB-2334547-A (GB)
Title: Window stays
Inventor: WRONSKI YUREK ADRIAN
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 1998-02-21
Abstract: A stay 10 includes a keeper 14 provided at one end of a base member 12. The keeper 14 has an overhang position 15, which is formed to overlie the nose 16 of a window supporting arm 11, when that arm is in its closed position and a foot 17 for securing the keeper 14 to the base member 12. The foot 16 has a transverse extension 18 for providing offset engagement to the window frame on which the stay is located.
Patent GB-2320670-A (GB)
Title: Headband
Inventor: SERENO VINCENZO
IPC: A41D20/00
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: A headband of absorbent material comprises an elongate strip (1) of absorbent material having an aperture (3) adjacent one end. The material is so resiliently deformable that the aperture (3) may be resiliently expanded to accommodate a remote end of the strip (1) which may be passed through the aperture and be held there by frictional forces when the headband has been drawn sufficiently tighter around the head of the wearer.
Patent GB-2334395-A (GB)
Title: Optical link between electrical circuit boards
Inventor: DAY IAN EDWARD
IPC: H04B10/80
Filed: 1998-04-02
Abstract: A method of providing a point to point connection between two electrical circuit boards (23,23') in which a plurality of pairs of optical transceivers are provided, one transceiver of each pair being formed on a first silicon-on-insulator chip (2) in electrical contact with a first electrical circuit board (23), and the other transceiver of each pair being formed on a second silicon-on-insulator chip (2') in electrical contact with a second electrical circuit board (23'). Each optical transceiver comprises a branched rib waveguide comprising a common stem (10, 26) and first and second branches (14, 12) extending from the common stem (10, 26); a fibre connector (20) for receiving an optical fibre (22) in communication with the stem (10, 26) of the branched rib waveguide; a light source (4) in communication with the first branch (14) of the branched rib waveguide; and a light receiver (6) in communication with the second branch (12) of the branched rib waveguide. Each pair of transceivers is linked by an optical fibre (22) connected to the stem (10, 26) of the branched rib waveguide of the first transceiver and to the stem (10', 26') of the branched rib waveguide of the second transceiver. The method may also include wavelength division multiplexing.
Patent GB-2325204-A (GB)
Title: Glass container inspection machine
Inventor: GIOMETTI STEPHEN
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 1998-05-13
Abstract: A machine for inspecting glass bottles comprises an elliptical first conveyor 24 having parallel linear front 28 and rear portions 26. Bottles are displaced sequentially along the linear front portion of the elliptical first conveyor by a first cam 30 and bottles are sequentially displaced along the linear rear portion of the elliptical first conveyor by a second cam 32. Inspection stations for the bottles are located along both the front and rear linear portions. A second conveyor 16 delivers bottles to the elliptical conveyor proximate the start of the first cam, and a third conveyor 22 receives bottles from the elliptical conveyor proximate the end of the second cam. Each cam 30, 32 functions to carry an individual bottle carriage from one end portion of the linear portions to the other end portion.