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Patent GB-2311393-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling a computer for issuing invoices
Inventor: DUFFY MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: A computer programme prepares first and second invoices in connection with the sale of goods from a supplier to an intermediate customer, and in turn for the sale of the goods from the intermediate customer to an end customer, respectively. The first and second invoices are prepared based on data which is originally entered and stored in the computer for the purpose of preparing a purchase order for initially purchasing the goods. The price at which the goods are to be charged in the first invoice is derived from data stored in the computer, and the price at which the goods are to be charged in the second invoice is based on the price charged in the first invoice which is multiplied by a constant which may range between 0.1 and 99. The two invoices are prepared by the computer programme for subsequent dispatch to the intermediate and end customers.
Patent GB-2316117-A (GB)
Title: PVC window frames
Inventor: RICHARDS KEVIN
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 1996-07-30
Abstract: A PVC window frame is described comprising upper outer frame jambs 42, lower outer frame jambs 44 and a transom 40. The lower end of each upper jamb is joined to one end of the transom and the upper end of the corresponding lower jamb is joined to the same end of the transom. Typically, the upper jamb part is narrower than the lower jamb part so that the opposing upper jambs provide a wider recess than the corresponding lower jambs. A sash window effect can be produced with a continuous vertical sight line.
Patent GB-2304516-A (GB)
Title: Hand held seed drill/plough
Inventor: STROHM TREVOR PETER
IPC: A01C7/02
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: A hand-held portable seed drill/plough which comprises an elongate handle shaft 1 having mounted to one end thereof, an a substantially straight and rigid elongate furrow-forming member 2 having an underside which is profiled to form a corresponding profile of furrow when pressed into and drawn along the ground. Seeds, which may be stored in the handle shaft, are dispensed into the furrow from the furrow forming member 2 as it is drawn along the ground. The angle of the furrow forming member 2 with respect to the handle 1 is adjustable.
Patent GB-2305102-A (GB)
Title: Animal bail apparatus
Inventor: HARTY EDMOND PATRICK
IPC: A01K1/06
Filed: 1996-09-09
Abstract: A row of animal bails 7 is disclosed each having a catch type head retaining bar 30. The bails are arranged for sequential retaining of animals. Initially the bar at A is held in an animal receiving position and the others are held in a closed position. The act of pivoting the bar at A into a closed, animal held position, releases the adjacent bar into a receiving position and so on. The bars may be simultaneously released.
Patent GB-2305937-A (GB)
Title: A method for the manufacture of a spring band clip
Inventor: KREIPE HANS-JUERGEN
IPC: C21D9/02
Filed: 1996-10-09
Abstract: With a method for the manufacture of a spring band clip, up until now a steel such as CK75 has been shaped, annealed, levelled into a narrow band and then shaped by stamping and bending into a non-machined clip and the surface of the non-machined clip was smoothed. It was then coated with an anti-corrosive agent which was however harmful to the environment and lacking sufficient mechanical strength. In order to avoid such a coating but nonetheless obtain the necessary resistance to corrosion and springing capacity, the invention provides that the steel in addition to iron as its main component consists of the following components in per cent by weight: 0.32 to 0.55% C; up to 2.0% Si; up to 2.0% Mn; up to 0.04% P; up to 0.04% S; 17.5 to 20% Cr; up to 1% Ni; 0.5 to 2.5% Mo; up to 0.5% V; up to 0.1% Al; up to 0.1% Co; up to 0.4% Cu; up to 0.4% Pb; up to 0.1% Se; up to 0.1% Te; up to 0.005% Ti; up to 0.1% W; up to 0.05% Zr; up to 0.01% O* subscript minus *; up to 0.01% N; up to 0.1% Bi; up to 0.001% B; up to 0.05% Nb; that the material of the non-machined clip is austenitized prior to being smoothed and is converted into martensite by way of a heat treatment in a salt-, oil-, or water bath, or the non-machined clip is quenched from the austenitizing temperature.
Patent GB-2307565-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre composite overhead ground cable
Inventor: SONG PIL-SOO
IPC: H01B11/22
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: An optical fibre composite overhead ground cable has a rigid aluminium rod 10 with a helical groove 26 extending along its length. An aluminium tube 14 has optical fibres 16 introduced into it and is positioned within the groove 26 where it is protected against the ingress of water by a gel 12 packed in around it. Each of the optical fibres 16 may be coated with a gel 24 and a plastics coating 22. Conductive steel wires 18 are wrapped around the rod 10 to protect the cable against tensile stress. The conductive wires 18 may be coated with aluminium 20. The rod 10 may further be wound with an aluminium tape. The gel 12 may be curable with ultraviolet rays. The optical fibres 16 may be colour-coded by means of a UV curing so as to allow the number of the optical fibres inside the tube 14 to be discriminated.
Patent GB-2312344-A (GB)
Title: Control of amplifier in spread spectrum receiver in dependence on RSSI and on detection of carrier/packet edge
Inventor: HA JI-WON
IPC: H03G1/00
Filed: 1997-01-28
Abstract: A spread spectrum radio data communication system is described including an automatic gain control circuit. A low noise amplifier 25 receives and amplifies a received signal under the control of an amplifier control signal. A downwards frequency converter 12, 13 operates on the amplified signal and a limiter 28 generates a received signal strength indicator signal from the downward frequency converted signal. A modem 21 generates a carrier sensing signal and outputs digitally demodulated data. A circuit is provided which generates the amplifier enable signal, including: a comparator 36 receiving the received signal strength indicator signal and a signal of a predetermined reference level as its inputs; a D-type flip-flop 37 which receives the carrier sensing signal as its control input and, as its data input, the output of the comparator 36; and an AND gate 38 receiving as its inputs the carrier sensing signal and the output of the D-type flip-flop 37.
Patent GB-2311177-A (GB)
Title: Residual current device with missing neutral protection
Inventor: WEAVER PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: H02H1/04
Filed: 1997-02-26
Abstract: A residual current device (RCD) comprises circuitry E which allows current to flow through a switch activation means S to earth E in the absence of a neutral N connection. The circuitry E comprises a threshold detecting arrangement ZD2 which is resistive and operates at a threshold level to trigger a further circuit element SCR2 such that it provides a low impedance path. The threshold detecting arrangement ZD2 may be a Zener diode or a plurality of Zener diodes connected in series and the further circuit element SCRZ may be a thyristor. The circuitry may include resistor R and capacitor C elements arranged to avoid false tripping of the RCD. The circuitry E may be arranged in series or in parallel with a further thyristor SCR1. The RCD may be a two pole device and the switch activation means S may be a solenoid. The circuitry arrangement avoids an RCD under test causing other RCD's to trip.
Patent GB-2315871-A (GB)
Title: RF power meter using a self balancing calorimetric bridge arrangement
Inventor: HUMPHERYS MELVIN D
IPC: G01R21/08
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) power meter comprises a calorimetric bridge 31 which includes two input ports 32, 33, one for an RF signal 30 and the other for a balancing signal 57. The balancing signal 57 is adjusted according to a feedback signal derived from the difference between the RF and balancing signals 40, 41. A compensating signal 60 is also derived which is applied equally to both input ports of the calorimetric bridge such that the sum of the power associated with the compensating signal 60, the RF signal 30 and the balancing signal 57, is a constant value. The temperature of the calorimetric bridge may be held at a constant value by means of an external heater arrangement 38, 39, 61 such that thermal transients are avoided. Periodic switching between an integrator 52 and an offset signal 54 can be used in conjunction with a sample and hold control loop 49, 50 to allow the meter to operate when the bridge is close to the balanced condition. The meter may be used to test radio communication equipment.
Patent GB-2327226-A (GB)
Title: Radon sump
Inventor: HIGGINS DONAL
IPC: E02D31/00
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: A gas sump comprises a one-piece moulded chamber (1) of substantially rectangular construction which can be installed in the foundations of a building to provide suitable venting for toxic gases such as radon. The side walls (3) are splayed outwardly from cover (4) and from base (2) to form laterally projecting portions (5). An outlet pipe spigot (6) is mounted over the laterally projecting portions (5) which assists in the flow of gas out of the chamber (1). Specific arrangements of inlet holes (8) are provided to improve gas scavenging; holes (8) near spigot (6) may be plugged by plugs (10).
Patent GB-2327856-A (GB)
Title: A pair of interconnectable socks
Inventor: WHYTE IRIS
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: A pair of socks (2) comprises a press fastener for securing the pair of socks (2) together, the press fastener having a first part (4) on one of the socks (2) and a second part (6) on the other of the socks (2). The fastener parts may be disposed on the inside of the socks which are turned over (at 14) to make the connection. A name tag may be attached by one of the parts.
Patent GB-2328469-A (GB)
Title: Self installing reusable fixed platforms
Inventor: KAZIM JENAN
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A platform assembly comprising i) one or more legs adapted to carry and support a deck assembly, the lowermost in use end of each leg incorporating a mud mat, ii) one or more buoyancy elements, each buoyancy elements being able to be ballasted or deballasted and associated with a respective one of the legs; and wherein the buoyancy elements are adapted to be independently moveable up and down said respective legs and also independently moveable with respect to the deck assembly. In this arrangement the buoyancy units can be utilised as a composite hull for transit as well as acting as gravity foundations.
Patent GB-2329129-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for retaining a foot on a sports device
Inventor: PRIESTLEY GRAHAM
IPC: B63B35/81
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: An apparatus 2 is designed to retain feet on a surface contacting sports device 1, such as a snowboard. The retaining device comprises a channel shaped member 2 with two resilient side walls 3. It is preferably made from a single piece of material and may be bolted to the sports device by means of screw holes 5. The foot is placed in the device and is gripped at the instep, rather than at the toe and heel. This requires less adjustability of the device when different foot sizes are encountered and uses less material, making the device cheaper. The retaining device 2 is preferably made of a plastics material such as low density polyethylene which may be softened by heating and deformed. In this way the device 2 may be manipulated and adjusted to suit different foot sizes. It is particularly suited for use with devices which do not require ankle support, such as snowboards, skateboards, surfboards, sailboards and water skis.
Patent GB-2318166-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cleaning hollow elements
Inventor: DAWSON LAWRENCE RALPH
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1996-04-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning hollow elements (6), such as medical instruments having cannulae, is disclosed in which a pulsed flow of cleaning fluid is passed through the element whilst ultrasonic waves are simultaneously applied to the fluid. The ultrasonic waves loosen any debris during the time when the fluid is substantially at rest, and the pulses of fluid then remove the debris. The apparatus can include a tank (2) containing cleaning fluid (3) into which the element is placed, the cleaning fluid being pumped from the tank into the hollow element. The frequency of the fluid pulses is preferably between zero and 300 Hz, and that of the ultrasonic waves is preferably greater than 15 kHz.
Patent GB-2331241-A (GB)
Title: Antiblast or anti-detonation system
Inventor: WRIGHT MICHAEL POCHIN MARIUS
IPC: F42D5/045
Filed: 1997-11-12
Abstract: A fully portable anti-blast system comprises anti ballistic woven matting that when folded and suitably secured into its fold forms an envelope into which a bag capable of retaining one tonne of water when filled, is inserted.
Patent GB-2317762-A (GB)
Title: TV receiver with means for time control of viewing and of recording on a separate VCR
Inventor: ITAGAKI TSUGUO
IPC: H04N5/782
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: A TV has a programme reservation arrangement for either timed viewing or timed recording on a separate VCR. The choice may be made with the aid of a display. Also, in the case where the VCR does not have a receiver for the transmissions of interest, eg satellite, the arrangement may be such that the TV delivers the video signals to the VCR. Infrared communication of control information between the TV and VCR is described.
Patent GB-2321637-A (GB)
Title: Document feeder
Inventor: ARAKI TAKAO
IPC: G06K13/07
Filed: 1998-01-22
Abstract: A document feeder for an image reader comprises a hopper table 1 on which documents 2 are filed, a feeding roller 4 for feeding the documents past readers 18, 19 and a lifting system for raising and lowering the table to position the topmost sheet at the level of the feeding roller. The lifting system comprises a first pivotal link (37 figure 2) by which the table can be raised from a lower inclined position S1 to a horizontal position S2. From there it is raised horizontally by a parallel linkage (37, 40) to an upper position S3. The height and inclination of the feeder roller 4 relative to the separation roller 12 sequentially conforms to the movement of the table; in order to prevent sheet jamming.
Patent GB-2321459-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of carboxylic acid derivatives
Inventor: REEVE MAXWELL
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1996-11-18
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , X are as defined in the specification and are prepared by elimination of one of the groups X 1  and X 2  from a compound of formula (II) wherein X 1  and X 2  each independently represent a carboxylic acid group or salt thereof, or a protected carboxylic acid group, the non-eliminated group X 1  or X 2  corresponding to the group X in the desired compound of formula (I).
Patent GB-2327686-A (GB)
Title: Electrically Conducting Element
Inventor: WRIGLEY NIGEL EDWIN
IPC: B29C48/10
Filed: 1998-06-22
Abstract: An electrically conducting element (1) comprises a plastics mesh structure (3,4) with at least one electrically conducting wire (5) incorporated into it, and is suitable for placing in contact with the soil, for example for use as a land drain, an earthing element, a reinforcing element, or electromagnetic or antistatic shielding element, there being extended electrical contact between the wire and the soil. The mesh may be an extruded mesh. The wire may be retained in the mesh by engaging the wire with the softened or melted plastic, and may be partly or wholly embedded or surrounded by the plastics. The mesh itself may be electrically conducting.
Patent GB-981475-A (GB)
Abstract: 981,475. Assembling components on circuit boards. BENDIX CORPORATION. June 27, 1963 [June 11, 1962], No. 25652/63. Heading B3A. [Also in Division H3] A method of assembling an electronic circuit assembly, e.g. a car radio receiver having a circuit board including electrical connections, passageways therethrough and conductive tracks therebetween, comprises making the board 10 with perforations defining the area of a breakaway section 80, attaching a plurality of wires 16, 82, 26, 28, and components 12, 14, 18, 20, 22 having leads extending through the passageways, including at least one wire extending from the section 80 to a connection on the board, forming a sub-support 30 including rail to partially encompass and support the edges of the circuit board, attaching a sub-assembly structure 70, e.g. a tuner, to the section 80 by inserting connectors thereon through passageways in the section, dip soldering one side of the support 30 and circuit board assembly 10, separating the section 80 from the remainder of the board at the perforations and repositioning the subassembly 70 in its ultimate position relative to the board and fastening it thereto. An antenna input jack 32 is mounted on the flange 31 of the metal support 30 and a volume control 46 mounted on a bracket 40 secured, e.g. by riveting to the board 10. The pushbutton tuner 70 with its section 80 is rotated through 90 degrees so that the buttons extend through an aperture 84 of a U-shaped metal chassis member 54 secured by screws to the members 40, 30. A manual tuning shaft 98 is mounted on the chassis and geared to the tuner 70. A power transistor 106 is bolted via an escutcheon plate to the front of the chassis. A U-shaped cover 108, Fig. 7 (not shown), covers the top, bottom and back of the receiver and is secured by screws via flanges thereon to the chassis. The power supply lead-in wires are clamped between the support 30 and chassis 54.
Patent GB-2327236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to anchors for rock climbing
Inventor: CHECKETT PETER HARRY
IPC: F16B13/06
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: A lock (2) for use with a door handle (16) is described. The lock comprises a locking washer (6) including an aperture (10) of substantially the same cross section as the handle spindle (28), a locking bar (4) cooperating with the locking washer (6) such that rotation of the latter causes rotation of the former, and a stop (24) for preventing rotation of the locking bar (4).
Patent GB-2343329-A (GB)
Title: Umbilical cord clamp with embedded magnetic particles
Inventor: BRIGNELL SONIA
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: An umbilical cord clamp 19 contains magnetic particles (15, figure 2) and is used in conjunction with magnetic field detectors 17 to prevent unauthorised removal of a newly born baby through a door way 18. Deactivation of the device involves demagnetising the magnetic particles.
Patent GB-2343849-A (GB)
Title: Coin pusher machine
Inventor: KIRBY COLIN
IPC: G07F17/38
Filed: 1998-11-17
Abstract: A coin pusher machine comprises means to retain coins and means to introduce coins from the retention means to the playing field under player control. The machine can comprise a hopper for collecting winning coins which can be re-introduced to the game or returned to the player under the player's control.
Patent GB-2335296-A (GB)
Title: Computer interface apparatus
Inventor: BOYLE DANNY
IPC: G10L15/26
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: An audio interface device for connecting an analogue audio output 24 of a digital sound recording device to an analogue microphone input 26 of a computer has resistance means connected between the audio output and microphone input. The value of the resistance means is such that any degradation of an audio signal input to the microphone input is eliminated or reduced to an extent which enables voice recognition software installed on the computer to operate to a level of performance comparable to that obtained with direct speech input via a microphone.
Patent GB-2347991-A (GB)
Title: Portable hot water supply appliance
Inventor: MIDDLEMAST DAVID JOHN
IPC: F24H1/06
Filed: 1999-03-16
Abstract: An appliance for providing a supply of hot water, for example supplying bath water, the appliance being portable in form and comprises a vessel 10, fitted with an electric immersion heater 22, an inlet 24 for cold water extending to an interior region at or adjacent the bottom of the vessel, and an outlet 31 for hot water at or adjacent the top of the vessel. The inlet may be connected by a hose to a tap, the outlet may include a spout 31 which can be swivelled into position over a bath or over the heater for storage. The vessel 10 may be formed from metal or plastics and may include insulation 14. The body 12 also may be formed from metal or plastics. The plastics body might also form the said water vessel. The body might include a lid and space thereunder to accommodate a flexible inlet hose. The appliance may also feature a compartment in which to store the electrical lead for the immersion heater at the bottom of the body. In order to aid its portability the appliance may feature floor contacting wheels 16 and a handle 20.
Patent GB-2349057-A (GB)
Title: Cursor controlling method and device`
Inventor: YEH FU-KUO
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: The cursor controlling method and device of the invention is used to detect the movement of the finger and control the cursor moving on the display. The moving distance of the cursor on the display is represented by at least two constant ratios, which is positive proportional to the moving distance of the finger. Thus the moving area of the finger could be within an area about 0.5 inch or smaller, and people could control the cursor for any display screen resolution with the advantages of stable, fast, smooth and precisely moving effects.
Patent GB-2352163-A (GB)
Title: Barbecue igniter
Inventor: FEAR JAMES RICHARD
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 1999-07-22
Abstract: A charcoal support is cast or pressed from metal and has grooves therein for liquid lighter fuel. A cauldron (fig 4) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2353898-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor laser amplifier using waveguides
Inventor: TOMLINSON ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: H01S5/14
Filed: 1999-08-25
Abstract: A semiconductor laser has a semiconductor optical amplifier 11 with first and second semiconductor waveguides 18, 19. The first waveguide forms at least part of a first optical path in the amplifier between reflectors, and the second waveguide is optically coupled to the first waveguide in the optical amplifier. A laser output is connected to a second optical path formed at least in part by the second waveguide 19. Alternatively, one of the reflectors may be a reflective grating 25 which provides substantially total reflection. One of the reflectors in the amplifier may be provided by coating one end facets 20 of the optical amplifier in gold. The waveguides may be formed as part of an integrated semiconductor amplifier. The waveguides may be rib waveguides forming a four port evanescent coupler. The semiconductor amplifier 11 may a rectangular chip mounted in a recesss 12 in an integrated circuit optoelectronic device 13. The laser may be in the form of an external cavity arrangement or may be a distributed feedback laser.
Patent HU-T78096-A (HU)
Title: Bleaching agent
Inventor: JIGSTAM MONICA
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1995-08-24
Abstract: Particles comprising a peroxy cpd. are capable of releasing H2O2 or peroxy acid in aq. solns. They comprise an amino acid of formula (I) or its salt (HOOC)2N(R)CnHmCOOH (I) R = H, CH2OH or Me; n = 1, 2 or 3; m = 0-2n.
Patent IL-39167-A (IL)
Title: X-ray shading agents containing a water soluble salt of 3-acetamido-5-hydroxy-acetamido-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid
IPC: A61K49/04
Filed: 1972-04-10
Abstract: 1391843 Radiopaque composition SCHERING AG 10 April 1972 [10 April 1971] 16346/72 Heading A5B An X-ray contrast composition comprises an aqueous solution of at least one watersoluble, physiologically-tolerable salt of 3-acetamido-5-hydroxyacetamido-2, 4, 6-triiodobenzoic acid, the salt(s) being present in an amount equivalent to 19.8-74.4g. of the acid per 100 ml of the composition. The salt may be a sodium, calcium, ethanolamine or N- methyl glucamine salt. The composition may also include disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid salt. It may be enclosed in capsules.
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