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Patent GB-2306330-A (GB)
Title: Acetabular cup
Inventor: GIBSON PETER JEREMY
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1995-10-24
Abstract: The cup comprises a backing member 10 and an insert 12 which, in use, is allowed to move relative to the backing member. The insert may be retained within the backing member by a flange 24 and may have an upper planar surface 30 which contacts a similar surface 20 of the backing member. Unconstrained rotation of the insert is thus permitted whilst relative gliding movement of the components is also allowed, the contacting surfaces of such components being highly polished.
Patent GB-2295654-A (GB)
Title: Comtinuous epicyclic automatic transmission
Inventor: RA JONG OH
IPC: F16H3/72
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A continuous automatic variable speed transmission comprising an input sun gear 14 for receiving rotational power, an input differential gear 38A meshed with the input sun gear 14, an output differential gear 42A and a reverse rotation differential gear 46A integrally formed with the input differential gear 38A, a transmission differential gear (54A, fig 2) meshed with the input differential gear 38A, a medium speed differential gear 58A which may be integrally formed with the transmission differential gear (54A, fig 2), locking pins 36A, 52A and carriers 32, 34 supporting each differential gear, an output sun gear 24 integrally formed with an output shaft 22 and meshed with the inside of the output differential gear 42A, a medium speed sun gear 28 integrally formed with a medium speed control shaft 26 and meshed with the inside of the medium speed differential gear 58A, a reverse rotation sun gear 18 integrally formed with a reverse rotation control shaft 16 and meshed with the inside of the reverse rotation differential gear 46A, a low speed control shaft 30 integrally formed with the carrier 32 for control of the low speed, and a low speed, medium speed and reverse rotation brake means 62, 64, 66 and an interlocking means 74 for performing the speed variation at each stage is disclosed. In other configurations the low, medium or reverse control shafts may be omitted, the second carrier may be rotatably mounted directly on the output shaft, and the reverse control shaft may be integral with a ring gear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300205-A (GB)
Title: Floor protection and cleaning in male toilets
Inventor: DUNPHY THOMAS AUSTIN
IPC: E03D13/00
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A washable floor for a urinal consists of a metal grid (10) through which fluid may pass downwardly and an inclined sub-floor (6) on which the fluid falls. A flushing system flushes the inclined sub-floor (6) towards the urinal. This greatly reduces odours.
Patent GB-2312137-A (GB)
Title: CATV for video/telecomms
Inventor: READ RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1997-04-07
Abstract: A distribution network comprises a distribution hub 120 and a shared transmission medium 130 extending from the hub to a plurality of terminals T1-T80 for distributing video services to the terminals and for carrying telecommunications signals. Preferably upstream and downstream transmissions of a connection are paired, receipt of a downstream transmission triggering an upstream transmission. On-going connections can be repositioned by varying the timing of the downstream transmission. Telecommunications signals are transmitted in both the downstream and upstream directions over a common portion of the bandwidth of the bus. Preferably signals are unmodulated. The upstream and downstream transmissions can be paired, separated by a time period which is known by terminals T1-T80 so as to minimise collisions. Connections of different lengths, such as speech and data connections, can be supported together.
Patent GB-2308851-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of aluminium or aluminium alloys
Inventor: BALDWIN KEVIN RICHARD
IPC: C23C22/83
Filed: 1995-11-13
Abstract: A method for treating the surface or surfaces of an aluminium or aluminium alloy containing substrate to confer corrosion resistance in which a porous layer is created on the surface or surfaces and then the surface or surfaces are treated with a solution or gel comprising a metavanadate ion, and further treated with a solution comprising a metal ion selected to coprecipitate with the metavanadate ion to form a sparingly soluble compound within the pores of the porous layer. A corrosion resistant coating for aluminum or aluminum alloy comprising a porous surface layer containing within the pores a deposit of a sparingly soluble metal metavanadate. The porous layer may be an oxide layer produced for example by acid anodising.
Patent GB-2314393-A (GB)
Title: Coupling comprising elastomeric strip clamped around pipe ends or fracture
Inventor: SYKES TIMOTHY RICHARD
IPC: F16L21/06
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: The coupling, particularly for repair purposes, comprises the elastomeric material strip (10) having on one face pairs of ribs (11, 12) for location of clamping bands (15, 16), sealing ribs (17) along the longitudinal edges of the other face, transverse sealing ribs at the ends extending between and merging with the longitudinal sealing ribs (17), complementary profiled edges (19A, 19B), e.g.of wedge and complementary V-groove form, at the ends of the strip (10), and a bridging member (20) to span the join formed by the mating edges (19A, 19B), whereby sealing takes place between those mating edges and also between the longitudinal and transverse sealing ribs (17, 18A, 18B) and a pipe, clamping pressure being applied across the join by the clamping bands (15, 16) through the bridging member (20). The bridging member (20) has inward tabs (25), locating in slots in the strip, or has arms with end holes engaged by pins in the strip.
Patent GB-2314879-A (GB)
Title: Safety belt buckle with release button counterweight guided by cam
Inventor: DOWNIE ANDREW JOHN
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1997-06-30
Abstract: A buckle comprises a latch bar 3 for engaging a slot 4 in a tongue plate 1, the latch bar 3 being held in the engagement position on an overlocking surface 5 by a carrier 11 and by a spring bias. A counterbalance mass 14 pivotally mounted and operatively coupled to the sliding carrier 11 via a pivot point 15, compensates for pretensioning forces in the release button 8 acceleration direction 9 by acting through the camming pin 13 on an L-shaped camming slot 12 in the carrier 11, preventing movement of the carrier 11 and thus blocking the latch bar 3. During normal, non-pretensioning, operation of the buckle, the carrier 11 is pushed back by the release button 8 and the counterbalance mass 14 is guided by L-shaped slot 12.
Patent GB-2315611-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: DREWNICKI RICHARD
IPC: H01R13/58
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: An electrical connector for a telephone extension lead comprises contact wires 15 bent round a bridge 10 of a body part 6. Each contact wire 6 may be crimped to a core of a connector cable 4 by a sleeve 5. A body cover part 13 resiliently latches to the contact-carrying body part 6. The cover part has an opening 16 for receiving a counterpart.
Patent GB-2316529-A (GB)
Title: Calibrating mass spectrometers
Inventor: KOSTER CLAUS
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: In a method for the precise mass determination of analyte ions in a high resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometer in which the ions are generated by ionization of analyte substances on a sample support 2 for example by matrix-assisted laser desorption (MALDI), actuators 8,9 are used to adjust the spacing of the sample support 2 from the nearest acceleration electrode (this spacing has a particularly critical effect on the calibration of the mass scale) so that the flight time of ions of a reference substance 3,4 prescribed by the calibration can be precisely adjusted, possibly by automatic feedback control. Under certain conditions, the matrix of a MALDI method may serve as a reference substance. The actuators 8,9 which may be piezoelectric, can also be used to set the sample support 2 parallel to the nearest acceleration electrode. The invention is especially advantageous if the ions are accelerated with a time lag for improvement of the mass resolution.
Patent GB-2331197-A (GB)
Title: Internet telephony
Inventor: HALLENST L MAGNUS
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 1997-11-11
Abstract: A method is disclosed for routing a telephone call over a computer network such as the internet. On determination that the call is to be handled in this way, temporary computer network addresses are allocated to the calling party and called party by their respective local exchanges. The calling party local exchange determines the computer network address of the called party local exchange from a dedicated server.
Patent GB-2332481-A (GB)
Title: Pump with eccentrically rotating vane
Inventor: HYLAND JAMES WAYNE
IPC: F04C2/344
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: An enclosed chamber 1 is divided across its diameter by a partitioning vane 2. A peg 3 descends from one end face of the chamber into a groove 8 that runs across the top of the vane. The vane is pivotally connected at its centre 5 to the perimeter of a rotor 4 that is flush with the other end face of the chamber. As the rotor rotates, the distal ends of the vane trace an epitrochoidal-like path in contact with the inner face of the chamber. The chamber has inlet and outlet pipes 7, 6 either side of its axis of symmetry. In use, the rotation results in an increase in volume on the inlet side of the vane causing fluid to be sucked in, and then expelled as further rotation causes the volume to decrease on the outlet side.
Patent GB-2332391-A (GB)
Title: Daily planner
Inventor: HENAGHAN EDWARD MICHAEL
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 1997-12-18
Abstract: The planner is in the form of a clockface with inner and outer marking areas.
Patent GB-2321403-A (GB)
Title: Hydrotherapy apparatus
Inventor: LOIZEAUX PHILIP D
IPC: A61H33/02
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: Hydrotherapy apparatus comprises a spa having an inner wall; and a fluid discharge jet sealably mounted in said inner wall, said jet having a plurality of protruding fluid discharge nozzles, said plurality comprising at least four nozzles, each nozzle being parallel to the others and recessed within an outer rim of said jet, said jet further having a single water inlet, and a single air inlet. Preferably, said plurality of fluid discharge nozzles consists of seven nozzles, six of said nozzles being arrayed in a circle about a seventh nozzle located at the center of said circle. More preferably, said jet further comprises a housing and a bezel component mounted for manual rotation with respect to said housing, said bezel component having a central interior opening into which said seven discharge nozzles each extend.
Patent GB-2321800-A (GB)
Title: Terminal for ultrasonically formed electrical joint
Inventor: SHINCHI AKIRA
IPC: H01R43/02
Filed: 1998-01-06
Abstract: A terminal 17 for an ultrasonically formed electrical joint comprises a relief portion 18b which can receive molten wire covering during a jointing process. Relief portions may comprise depressions 18b of serrations running across a flat wire-receiving end 18 of a terminal 17. Alternatively the reliefs may ne holes in walls (28b) upstanding from the edges of the flat end (figure 6A, not shown). The terminal may be located in a groove 13 and a wire may be placed on the terminal 17. A projection of 14 of a cover 12 may be pressed into the groove 13 and ultrasonic energy applied to melt the cover of the wire. The cores of 8a of the wire are thereby pressed into contact with the terminal 17 and the molten cover 8b of the wire can escape into the depressions 18b or holes in the walls (28b).
Patent GB-2333704-A (GB)
Title: Contrasting compositions for magnetic resonance imaging comprising a complex of ethylene diamine disuccinic acid and one or more paramagnetic metal ions
Inventor: SIMPSON ANTHONY JOSEPH
IPC: A61K49/06
Filed: 1998-01-31
Abstract: The invention relates to contrasting compositions comprising a complex of one or more selected metal ions (viz paramagnetic metal ions, eg a Gd ion and/or a Mn ion) and a specific complexing agent (viz ethylene diamine disuccinic acid). The invention also relates to the use of these complexes for preparation of a contrasting agent for use in MRI methods. The invention also relates to methods of preparation of such contrasting compositions.
Patent GB-2334303-A (GB)
Title: An ic engine intake duct having a curved baffle plate
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: F02B31/06
Filed: 1998-02-11
Abstract: An intake system for an ic engine comprises an intake duct 20 and a curved rotatable baffle plate 22, 24 mounted on a spindle 30 and rotatable between a first position, for low load operation, where part 24 of the plate obstructs a first side of the duct 20 while directing air to a second side of the duct 20 and a second position, for high load operation, where part 22 obstructs the second side of duct 20 while directing air to the first side of duct 20. Preferably when the baffle is in the high load position part 22 of the baffle only partly obstructs the second side of the duct 20 thus allowing some air to pass through the second side of the duct 20. The baffle induces swirl within the duct and is particularly effective when combined with a fuel system, that separates fuel into different fractions, in providing charge stratification.
Patent GB-2322313-A (GB)
Title: Separating particulate material
Inventor: NUNN PETER BRADFORD
IPC: B03B4/06
Filed: 1998-02-18
Abstract: A separation apparatus has a chamber 12 having inlet means 18 outlet means 16, 36 and an air permeable mesh screen 26 in communication with the inlet 18 and oriented so that unseparated particulate material being fed into the inlet 18 traverses the screen 26 and travels in a direction towards the outlet. The apparatus also includes means 40 for creating a partial vacuum in the chamber 12 to draw air into the chamber 12 through the screen 26 and the unseparated material traversing the screen is separated into a distribution of particulate material, the average particle weight of material in a first portion of the said distribution adjacent the said screen being greater than the average particle weight of material in a second portion of the said distribution spaced from the said screen.
Patent GB-2337699-A (GB)
Title: Optical aid for fitting contact lenses
Inventor: HENNEGAN WILLIAM
IPC: A45D42/04
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: The aid comprises a concave glass or acrylic mirror having a radius of curvature 100-250mm mounted in a round or rectangular frame of typically 15-80mm width and intended to prevent the eye into which a lens is to be inserted from seeing past the mirror during the insertion. A pair of hinged lids 15 may close the aid when not in use. The device can be provided with a flexible neck for mounting on a suction cup or stand.
Patent GB-2325858-A (GB)
Title: Gripping strip for prefilled disposable syringes
Inventor: SPALLEK DR MICHAEL
IPC: A61M5/31
Filed: 1998-06-02
Abstract: Syringes for medical and diagnostic purposes have a gripping strip on the syringe barrel as an abutment for when the plunger is pushed into the syringe barrel during the administration process. The connection of the gripping strip to the syringe barrel has to withstand high pulling forces during this process, of up to 100 N. It is known to attach the gripping strip as a separate plastic part firmly to the syringe barrel, namely by means of a hollow-cylindrical seat (2) whose outside diameter is smaller than the inside diameter of the syringe barrel and in which there are moulded onto the outer surface catch elements (3) for a positive-locking operative connection to the syringe barrel, which has an internal undercut complementary to the catch elements (3), it being possible to introduce into the interior of the seat (2) a securing ring (4) for maintaining the operative connection. In order to reduce the manufacturing and mounting outlay, the securing ring (4) is integrally connected via predetermined breaking points (5) in a non-securing position to the interior of the seat (2) and is displaceable into the securing position as the syringe barrel is placed over the seat (2), the outer surface of the seat (2) being constructed only in peripheral portions and in gaps therebetween the catch elements (3) for the positive-locking operative connection to the internal undercut of the syringe barrel being moulded on.
Patent GB-2338713-A (GB)
Title: Electrically conductive polymeric compositions
Inventor: EVERETT COLIN ROBERT
IPC: H01B1/22
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: There is provided a composition, suitable for use as an electrical switching material, which comprises a polymerisable monomer and a conductive particulate material. The particulate material, which may be nickel, may have an average particle size of at least 70Ám, may be prepared by gas atomisation, and may comprise substantially spherical particles. The polymer is a silicone. A switching sensor can be formed by depositing electrically conductive electrodes 12,14 on an insulative backing 10, and then coating the backing 10 and electrodes 12,14 with the polymer composition. When the resulting device is subjected to stresses, the resistance of the composition changes sharply, providing a switching effect.
Patent GB-2328988-A (GB)
Title: Hydrodynamic bearing
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TAKESHI
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: In a hydrodynamic bearing including: a shaft 2 and a sleeve 3 which relatively rotate; a dynamic pressure bearing portion 7 which is formed between the shaft and the sleeve; and an accommodation portion L which accommodates a liquid in the bearing, and which is disposed in a space between the shaft and the sleeve and in the vicinity of an atmosphere side, the accommodation portion is an opposition space portion in which a conical face 13 formed on the shaft and having a diameter that is gradually reduced as moving toward an end portion of the shaft is opposed to a conical face 14 which is formed on an inner side face of the sleeve and which covers the conical face of the shaft.
Patent GB-2329281-A (GB)
Title: Memory cell design with vertically stacked crossovers
Inventor: BOHR MARK T
IPC: H01L27/11
Filed: 1997-03-20
Abstract: A memory cell (50) with vertically stacked crossovers (520, 521). In prior memory cells, crossover connections within the memory cell were implememted in the same device layer. This wasted valuable design space, since the crossovers were therefore required to sit side-by-side in the layout design. The present invention implements crossovers in different materials on different device layers. The crossovers may therefore be vertically stacked on top of each other, reducing the area of the memory cell.
Patent GB-2332116-A (GB)
Title: Video CODEC method in error resilient mode
Inventor: WEN JIANGTAO
IPC: H04N19/89
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: A video CODEC method provides more resilience to errors. A header data part (HDP) bit region, a motion vector data part (MVDP) bit region and a discrete cosine transform data part (DDP) bit regions are partitioned from each macro block of the video data in an error resilient mode, 20, and then the partitioned bit regions are variable-length-coded, 22 bit regions selected from the variable-length coded bit regions according to a predetermined priority for recovery are reversible-variable-length-coded, 24, and markers are then inserted into the variable-length coded or reversible-variable-length-coded bit regions 26.
Patent GB-2338815-A (GB)
Title: ATM with biometric verification
Inventor: STINSON MICHAEL C
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 1999-06-24
Abstract: An ATM 160 includes an input device, such as a numeric keypad 110, card reader 145 or touch screen 105, a biometric input device such as a digital camera 125, a storage device which includes a customer database, and an electronic processor which compares biometric input data with stored data, contacts a verification network to request authorization for a cash advance, and approves the cash advance subject to authorization. The ATM may include a cheque reader 130, two cameras 125, lights 155, a microphone 120, a speaker 115 and a voice synthesizer. The ATM may be able to cash cheques and approve loans, and may be able to contact a human operator at a service centre for assistance. The biometric information may include data taken from a users face, palm, fingers, iris, retina, DNA, or voice.
Patent GB-2342124-A (GB)
Title: Dust separation in gas turbine guide vane cooling gas
Inventor: BEECK ALEXANDER
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 1999-07-21
Abstract: A gas turbine plant has a compressor 1, turbine 3 and combustion chambers 2. First stage guide vanes 15 receive pure cooling gas 30 from the compressor 1 through centrifugal separators 24,24' such as axial cyclones (24, fig 2) to prevent blockages or deposits. Separators 24 may be arranged circumferentially in a plenum 5, or separators 24' may be outside a casing 10, supplied from compressor tapping 26 and having an outlet of pure gas 20'. Two gas streams laden with suspended matter of low mass 31 and high mass (32, fig 2) may form in the separators, valves being provided to regulate throughput in the separator outlet ducts (20,21,22, fig 2). The low suspended mass stream 31 may be led to cooling air space 7 of combustor 2, used for cooling moving blades (28, fig 3) of turbine 3 or second stage guide vanes (13, fig 3), while the high suspended mass stream 32 may be directed into the combustion chamber via a duct (22, fig 3). Alternatively, a second combustion chamber (not illustrated) may be provided downstream of guide vanes 15 and a rotor.
Patent GB-2346934-A (GB)
Title: Impeller for multi-phase fluid
Inventor: CHARRON YVES
IPC: F04D29/18
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: An impeller for imparting energy to (or receiving energy from) a fluid, comprising at least one liquid phase and at least one gaseous phase, comprises a boss 24, and two successive vanes Ai defining a chapel therebetween, the channel having a curvature determined mathematically (details given) to limit separation of the phases of the fluid being pumped therethrough. The impeller may be mounted on the shaft 23 of a petroleum effluent pump, comprising a housing 20, with an inlet port 21 and outlet port 22, and a diffuser Ri.
Patent GB-191510946-A (GB)
IPC: D01H7/04
Abstract: 10,946. Young, W., and O'Flaherty, W. July 28. [Cognate Application, 17,199/15.] Spindle - driving apparatus.-In order that the spindles of spinning or twisting frames or like machines can be stopped by the operative's hand whilst the driving - member continues to rotate, the spindle a, Fig. 1, is provided with a driven member b clutched to a driving-member c by means having a spring action and normally forming a positive driving connexion which can be overcome by the pressure of the operative's hand. Balls f, acted upon by spiral springs g housed in recesses c<1> in the driving-member c and adapted to engage recesses h in the member b, may be employed. A spring k keeps the two members in engagement. In the case of a spindle formed in two parts mounted in line, the lower part is continuously operated and carries at the top the driving-member. This member has a limited axial movement and is pressed by a spring against the driven member on the upper part. A clutch device similar to the one described above is interposed between the two members.
Patent HU-T64907-A (HU)
Title: Container with pallets
Inventor: BURGDORF MAERTEN
IPC: B65D19/06
Filed: 1993-02-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP93/00284 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 18, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 18, 1993 PCT Filed Feb. 6, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/15966 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 19, 1993A pallet container (10) has a thin-walled plastic container (12), a support casing (14) made of a wire grating and a bottom pallet (16). In order to improve the falling resistance of such a pallet container (10), some of the vertical rods (18) that form the wire grating of the support casing (14) are prolonged, extend through bores (20) provided in the bottom pallet (16) and are screwed from below against the bottom pallet by a screw nut (28).