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Patent GB-2317202-A (GB)
Title: Manual or automatic valve actuation system for disabling one or more cylinders of an i.c. engine
Inventor: HAMILTON PHILLIP GEORGE BRERET
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1996-09-11
Abstract: A method of achieving control over the number of cylinders in 'active operation' within a piston engine at times of low power requirements, eg., when stationary in traffic congestion, wherein the engine has additional valve control mechanism(s) which can be either manually or automatically operated to switch individual cylinders of the engine between active and passive operation. The mechanism is of basic cantilever construction as shown in fig 1 comprising bearing block (1) cantilever (2) push (or pull mechanism) (3) and locking device (4) optional dependant upon continuing power rating of (3) and requirement for maximum economy. The 'valve mechanism' would operate on the exhaust valve(s) of the engine, thus eliminating fuel intake to the effected cylinders. It could be operational on all but one of the cylinders at any time, dependant upon energy requirements from the engine. Hence, for a four cylinder motor, fuel economy and associated reduced CO2 emissions of 75% could be achieved. For a six cylinder motor this could rise to 83% in ideal conditions.
Patent GB-2318264-A (GB)
Title: Liquid steriliser
Inventor: ROBINS MALCOLM JAMES
IPC: A61L2/10
Filed: 1996-10-14
Abstract: A Liquid Steriliser effecting germicidal treatment of liquids by means of ultra-violet radiation to a falling film or stream of steriland. The steriland streams down the inner wall of a tube 7 concentric with the radiation emitter 9. The device provides means 6 for distributing liquid onto the tube and means 10 collecting it therefrom after treatment. A tube set, with its distributor and collector, may be formed into an assembly including supply and return header sections (Figure 4). Several such assemblies may be formed into an array mounted between suitable terminal sections, which also provide a support structure for the composite arrangement (Figure 5) and onto which a cubicle containing power supply, control gear and instrumentation may be mounted.
Patent GB-2307088-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display
Inventor: AKIYAMA HISASHI
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: A liquid crystal display in which a light shielding layer 13 of silicon or silicon germanium is provided to cover the spaces between transparent electrodes 11. The silicon or silicon germanium forms or has formed thereupon a black matrix. To fabricate the liquid crystal display silicon or a silicon-germanium solid solution is evaporated onto a substrate upon which ITO electrodes have been formed and the silicon or silicon-germanium removed from the electrodes by lift off. The evaporation step is controlled so that the silicon or silicon germanium between the electrodes is at the same level as the electrodes.
Patent GB-2327450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tensioning systems for container body covers
Inventor: CHIDWICK ANTHONY ROBERT
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 1997-02-11
Abstract: A tensioning system for transport container bodies employing "curtain-sider" type covers, in particular, but not exclusively, transport container bodies for road going vehicles; the system comprising a multi-sleeved curtain 3 in which a number of the sleeves 5, each contain respective vertical tensioning members 8 running substantially the height of the curtain and characterised in that the or each vertical tensioning member is linked to and under the control of a longitudinal tensioning member 6 running substantially orthogonal thereto, whereby the tensioning of the vertical tension member or members results from a relative orthogonal tensioning or pulling of the longitudinal tensioning member.
Patent GB-2323887-A (GB)
Title: A lock for a luggage case
Inventor: ISHWARLAL KEDIA ATUL
IPC: E05B65/52
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: A lock for a luggage case has a back plate 2, a side wall 5 provided with a slot 7 therethrough, a pop lever 8 disposed over a limb 3 of the back plate, and an angular slider 24. One end of the pop lever 8 is pivoted on the back plate. The pop lever is biassed by spring 20, and it releasably engages the angular slider so that a locking tip 21 fits into a locking element 50, which engages through slot 7 from the other part of the case, to securely clamp the case in a closed state. When the angular slider and pop lever are mutually disengaged, the pop lever pops open, and the case can be opened.
Patent GB-2326150-A (GB)
Title: Stackable container
Inventor: SLEVIN JANET
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: A container 1 comprises an outer shell 2 having an upper wall 2a, a lower wall 2b, and at least one side wall 2c, the outer shell having an opening 4 leading to an enclosed cavity 3 for containing a wet or dry product. The container comprises first and second attaching means 5a, 5b arranged at first and second ends 6, 7 of the container respectively, wherein the first and second attaching means are adapted to releasably attach two or more of said containers (1, 1', Fig. 5) together. Preferably, the second attaching means of a first container engages with a first attaching means of a second container through a snap-fit or a screw attachment mechanism. Typically, the snap-fit mechanism may involve a cooperating lip 5c and groove 5d. The opening of the outer shell may be located on the upper wall, lower wall, or side wall and may be closed by a flip-cap 8.
Patent GB-2326086-A (GB)
Title: Reservoir Toothbrush
Inventor: RIVLIN EITAN
IPC: A46B11/02
Filed: 1997-06-12
Abstract: In a reservoir toothbrush, rotation of knob 23 winds cord 16 on spindle 21 to pull piston 18 to expel dentifrice through head 8. The piston has a seal, and a part 19 to enter duct 4. The head may be detachable, and may have a cap with rod(s) to enter dentifrice hole(s) in the head. The spindle is retained by expanded fingers at its end opposite the knob. Means of securing the cord, and construction materials, are described.
Patent GB-2327786-A (GB)
Title: Strategic compilation of source programs into two or more languages
Inventor: HOPKINS TREVOR PAUL
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus which, as part of a compiler, supporting the generation of code in two (or more) target languages. The selection of the target language, and the program structure in that target language, is made depending on the capabilities of each target language, in a separate processing pass. Runtime efficiency is also improved by allowing selection of the most appropriate target language and program structure for a particular source code function.
Patent GB-2315781-A (GB)
Title: Sputtering target with collimating holes
Inventor: SHINMURA TOSHIKI
IPC: H01J37/34
Filed: 1997-07-30
Abstract: A sputtering system uses a metallic target having a plurality of collimating holes 11a on the front surface thereof. As a magnetron the magnet disposed rear side of the target provides a maximum magnetic flux density at the bottom surface of the collimating holes for sputtering the bottom surface. The collimating holes suffer less from blocking thereof because of a slight sputtering from the inner wall of the collimating holes compensating the deposited particles on the inner wall, thereby enlarging the duration of the collimating holes in one successive operation. The sputtering system improves throughput of the sputter-depositing in a high aspect ratio collimating hole and eliminates the alignment between the target and collimating section.
Patent GB-2330238-A (GB)
Title: Ensuring correct assembly of electrical components on printed circuit boards
Inventor: LEES STUART
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for providing a visual indication of the proper merger of the conductive pins (34) of an electrical component (30) in the corresponding vias (72) of a printed circuit board. The apparatus includes an inspection plate (50) which has a plurality of channels (55) defined between first and second opposite faces. In the channels are mounted a plurality of inspection pins (56) which move between a rest position (countersunk with respect to the top surface of the inspection plate) and an extended position (flush with the top surface). The inspection pins in the plate correspond in number and configuration to the component conductive pins but have a greater cross sectional area than that of the conductive pins. When the component is merged with the printed circuit board, each connector pin passes through the corresponding circuit board via and pushes against the corresponding inspection pin to cause it to move to the extended position. If the conductive pin is bent or deformed, the inspection pin remains in the rest position. In this way the apparatus operator is provided with a visual indication of which conductive pins have not merged correctly with the circuit board.
Patent GB-2324523-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing hydroxystannate
Inventor: SUGAWARA MASAAKI
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: A process for producing a hydroxystannate by wet-milling an oxide or a hydroxide of at least one element selected from the group consisting of a metal of the Group II of periodic table and lead, and a stannous oxide in the presence of an alkali, water and oxygen. The hydroxystannate has a chemical composition represented by the following formula, MSn(OH) 6  - (1) wherein M is a metal of the Group II of periodic table or lead, and has a volume-based median diameter (D 50 ) of from 0.3 to 1.5 Ám, and a weight reduction ratio of not larger than 2.0% by weight up to a temperature of 200‹C in the thermogravimetric analysis. A flame-retarding agent comprises the hydroxystannate.
Patent GB-2338216-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle with articulating rear wheel
Inventor: BUCK ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: B62K25/28
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: The bicycle has a frame 1, a steerable front wheel 7 and the driven rear wheel 70 mounted by a suspension assembly 30 for articulation with respect to the frame 1. Drive to rear wheel sprockets 71 is performed by chain wheels 14 - 16 through the intermediary of an endless chain 75 having a lower path length 91 and an upper path length 92; to provide a substantially constant upper path length 92, an idler wheel 100 is located above an outer periphery of the chain wheels 14 - 16 and a pivot point 45 of the suspension is, preferably, substantially in a horizontal plane of the upper path length 92. The idler wheel 100 is moved on a support axle to move the chain 75 between the wheels 14-16.
Patent GB-2338704-A (GB)
Title: Banknote stacking apparatus
Inventor: GERLIER ANDRE
IPC: B65H29/44
Filed: 1998-06-23
Abstract: A banknote stacker comprises feed rollers 2a,2b and 3a,3b which feed a banknote 1 gripping its longitudinal edges over a stack support surface 13 which is upwardly spring loaded 14. In stacking, the rollers 3a,3b release one side of the banknote 1 and a pusher plate 9 forces it through an aperture 4 of a cashbox 5 on to a stack surface 12,13. The rollers 2a,2b then release the other side of the banknote 1 and a rotor 10 engages its surface and entrains or drags the banknote 1 through the aperture 4 into alignment with the stack 12. In other embodiments, (see figures 3 and 6), two rotors (10) push the banknote (1) onto the stack (12) and rotate to flatten out the sides of the banknote (1) either via rotating axles (23) coated in a low friction material or via a wear resistant membrane (50).
Patent GB-2336535-A (GB)
Title: Depilatory Compositions
Inventor: GUILLAUME BRUNO
IPC: A61Q9/04
Filed: 1998-07-24
Abstract: A depilatory composition is prepared by heating an aqueous solution of sucrose (60-90% by weight) in the presence of citric or hydrochloric acid and optionally a polyethylenimine catalyst until it is substantially free of sucrose and then adding a natural wax or resin. Alternatively the wax or resin is added before the heating process. The resulting, water soluble compostions, which do not require reheating before application, are spreadable at room temperature, and can be washed off if misapplied.
Patent GB-2326169-A (GB)
Title: Sputter textured magnetic recording medium
Inventor: CHEN GA-LANE
IPC: G11B5/66
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: A magnetic recording medium exhibiting improved glide and CSS characteristics is produced by depositing a metallic layer (21) ona non-magnetic substrate (201, as by sputtering, so that the deposited metallic layer (21) has a textured suface. In one embodiment, a Ti-base alloy layer having a textured surface comprising a plurality of relatively uniform protrusions is sputter-deposited directly on a non-magnetic substrate (20), such as Ni-P coated aluminum-magnesium alloy substrate, or an electrically conductive graphite substrate, and a magnetic layer (22) deposited on the sputtered metallic layer (21) with or without a Cr underlayer.
Patent GB-2335372-A (GB)
Title: Board game for simulating team games.
Inventor: VAN DALEN ROB
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: A board game for simulating a team ball/puck game, e.g. football (Fig. 1), basketball (Fig. 2), ice-hockey (Fig. 3), American football (Fig. 4), etc., comprises a board divided into a number of regions, a playing piece to indicate the position of the ball, random movement determining means and random game event determining means. The random movement determining means preferably comprise a plurality of dice. The random game event determining means may take the form of dice and/or special cards with instructions to be followed when the playing piece lands on particular regions. The movement of the piece and/or the game event is preferably determined by both players rolling a number of dice, the number of dice, which may be different for each player, being specified in the rules based on particular game situations. This bias may be affected by player choices intended to represent game tactics.
Patent GB-2348975-A (GB)
Title: Parallel data processing systems
Inventor: RHODES JOHN
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: A method of controlling a plurality of instruction streams operating in a data processing apparatus including a SIMD (single instruction multiple data) array (10) of processing elements comprises providing a plurality of semaphore values which serve to indicate the status of respective resources within the data processing apparatus; and controlling operation of the instruction streams in dependence upon the semaphore values. The method may include evaluating the semiphore value and, if it equals a predetermined value, halting operation of the instruction stream, or if it is greater than the predetermined value, decremating the value. Alternatively the value may be incremented if it is less than the predetermined value. A semiphore controller may be included which maintains synchronism between the execution of separate instruction streams. The processing elements may be divided into blocks.
Patent GB-2356049-A (GB)
Title: Position detector comprising a periodically varying magnetic member
Inventor: HUDMAN FREDERICK MARK
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 1999-11-04
Abstract: A position detector 1 comprises first and second members eg scale 9 and housing 10 Fig. 1, a transducer 6,7, at least one analogue to digital converter (155,110, Fig.6) and a digital signal processor (20, Fig.6). The first member carries a train of elements of magnetic material eg balls or washers disposed side by side in a row and in contact with one another on a central axis, the train having a dimension varying perpendicular to the central axis. The second member carries a transducer comprising magnetic field transmitting 7' and sensing 6a-6d portions. The transmitting means produce a magnetic field trough the train. The sensing means comprises at least one pickup coil 6a1-6d3 to detect the varying magnetic field produced during relative movement of the first and second members as a result of variation in the distance between the pickup coil(s) and the train elements. The resulting varying amplitude signal is converted by analogue to digital converter(s) which provides a digital output to the digital signal processor. The processor samples the signal at pre-determined intervals to determine the relative positions of the members. The position detector includes automatic calibration (self diagnosis) for accurate resolution (1 m or less).
Patent GB-2348290-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric absorber for laser colorant transfer
Inventor: NOONAN JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: B41M5/385
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: An ionic polymeric absorber used in laser-colorant transfer donor elements is disclosed. The ionic polymeric absorber is useful in laser colorant-transfer systems designed for digital colour halftone proofing. The colorant-donor element comprises a support with a colorant layer and a laser radiation-absorbing material which comprises an ionic polymer of a certain charge, having associated therewith an ionic dye or opposite charge. The ionic dye comprises a laser radiation-absorbing chromophore which comprises an organic moiety having a plurality or conjugated double bonds and an optical absorption of from 400 to 1200 nm.
Patent GB-2356478-A (GB)
Title: Card marking device
Inventor: HAMER MARK JOSEPH
IPC: G06K1/12
Filed: 1999-11-17
Abstract: A card reading and marking device 10, suitable for use on a prepayment utility meter, includes a card slot 12, card reading and processing means for determining whether a card is valid, and a movable arm 24 with marking means such as perforating projections 34, 36, 38. The arm has a dormant position in which it projects into the card slot, a resting position (fig 2) in which the arm rests on a surface of an inserted card, and a substantially non-marking position (fig 3) to which the arm is driven by a motor if the card is not valid. If the card is valid, it is marked as it is withdrawn from the slot whether or not the motor is operative.
Patent GB-2356948-A (GB)
Title: Search system
Inventor: MOGHUL SAEED MOHAMED
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for providing and accessing searchable information, particularly via the Internet, whereby the search for suitable service providers is based upon information specific to the service providers and information specific to the person carrying out the search, in particular to the geographical locations of the searcher and the service providers, to produce search results which are more useful and more appropriate to the user. An indication of the search range with respect to the geographical location may be included in the search criteria.
Patent GB-994234-A (GB)
Abstract: 994,234. Safety razors. PHILIP MORRIS Inc. March 20, 1963 [March 29, 1962], No. 11069/63. Heading B4B. An injector-type safety razor comprises a head 11 having a cap 13, a bridge member 22 having a guard 51, an arm 52 and a portion 50 engaging a blade 26, and a spring wire 23 pressing the portion 50 against the blade and also pressing the arm 52 into contact with a cam 62 which is operable by a button 60 to rotate the member 22 about an axis 81 so as to-vary the position of the guard with respect to the blade and hence the shaving angle. The setting of the shaving angle is indicated by graduation lines and markings on the button 60 and on the back of the head 11. The wire 23 is supported by a cover 24. The head 11 also comprises a blade spring 20 engaging the back edge of the blade the spring being depressed by the tongue of a blade cartridge when it is desired to remove a used blade and inject a new blade.
Patent HU-T67644-A (HU)
Title: Process for production of drug particles with grinding
Inventor: SARPOTDAR PRAMOD P
IPC: A61K31/19
Filed: 1993-10-01
Abstract: A method of preparing particles of a drug substance, which may be a diagnostic imaging agent, which comprises grinding the drug substance in the presence of grinding media comprising a polymeric resin. The method provides particles exhibiting reduced contamination.
Patent HU-T67060-A (HU)
Title: Causative agent of the mystery swine disease, vaccine compositions and diagnostic kits
Inventor: WENSVOORT GERT
IPC: A61K39/42
Filed: 1992-06-05
Abstract: Composition of matter comprising the causative agent of Mystery Swine Disease, Lelystad Agent, in a live, attenuated, dead, or recombinant form, or a part or component of it. Vaccine compositions and diagnostic kits based thereon. Recombinant nucleic acid comprising a Lelystad Agent-specific nucleotide sequence. Peptides comprising a Lelystad Agent-specific amino acid sequence. Lelystad Agent-specific antibodies.
Patent HU-T68148-A (HU)
Title: Method and system for digital signal processing
Inventor: KRAVITZ DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 1992-07-24
Abstract: A method is provided for generating and verifying a digital signature of a message m. This method requires a pair of corresponding public and secret keys (y and x) for each signer, as well as a pair of public and secret values (r and k) generated for each message by the signer. The public value r is calculated according to the rule r=(gk mod p) mod q. A value s is then selected according to the rule s=k-1(H(m)+xr) mod q where H is a known conventional hashing function. The message m, along with the signature (r,s) is then transmitted. When the transmitted signal is received a verification process is provided. The received values of r and s are tested to determine whether they are congruent to 0 mod g. Additionally, r is tested to determine whether it is equal to v mod q, where v is computed from r, s, m and y. For legitimately executed signatures, v=gk mod p.
Patent HU-T72243-A (HU)
Title: Electrical connecting block
Inventor: SHIMIRAK GERALD L
IPC: H04Q1/02
Filed: 1994-01-12
Abstract: An RJ type telephone connector spring block for forming an environmentally sealed RJ type telephone socket, said spring block comprising:     a spring block body; a plurality of RJ type telephone socket contacts mounted to said spring block body; a plurality of wires electrically coupled to said RJ type telephone socket contacts; and a quantity of gel encapsulating said spring block body and at least a major portion of said RJ type telephone contacts adjacent said spring block body, wherein said encapsulated spring block is operably insertable into an RJ type telephone socket housing so as to form an environmentally sealed RJ type telephone socket.   <IMAGE>
Patent HU-T74965-A (HU)
Title: Flavouring composition and process
Inventor: BENZI FRANQOIS
IPC: A23L27/60
Filed: 1995-06-13
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/IB95/00478 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 9, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 9, 1996 PCT Filed Jun. 13, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/34222 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 21, 1995The flavoring composition of the invention contains the diglyceridic fraction of a hydrolysate of vegetable or animal fat, optionally in combination with other substances susceptible of improving the impact and mouthfeel of said composition and of the food products wherein the composition is incorporated.
Patent HU-T77056-A (HU)
Title: Process for decontaminating radioactive materials
Inventor: BRADBURY DAVID
IPC: G21F9/28
Filed: 1995-12-14
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB95/02919 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 7, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 7, 1997 PCT Filed Dec. 14, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/19812 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 27, 1996A process for the decontamination of radioactive materials which process comprises the steps of: i) contacting the material to be decontaminated with a dilute carbonate containing solution in the presence of ion exchange particles which either contains or have a chelating function bond to them; and ii) separating the ion exchange particles from the dilute carbonate containing solution. The radioactive materials which are treated may be natural materials, such as soil, or man-made materials such as concrete or steel, which have been subjected to contamination.
Patent HU-T78058-A (HU)
Title: Analogs of keratinocyte growth factor
Inventor: CHEN BAO-LU
IPC: A61P17/00
Filed: 1995-10-12
Abstract: A method and pharmaceutical compositions are described for the use of keratinocyte growth factor to treat diabetes in mammals.