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Patent GB-2294691-A (GB)
Title: Ovoglycoprotein and agents for chromatographic separation of optical isomers comprising same
Inventor: HAGINAKA JUN
IPC: B01J20/32
Filed: 1995-03-16
Abstract: An ovoglycoprotein has a molecular weight of 30,000 daltons which is determined by a matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight type mass spectrometer, an amino acid sequence of 15 residues from the N-terminal represented by Thr-Glu-Ser-Pro-Xaa-Ser-Ala-Pro-Leu-Val-Pro-Ala-Asp-Met-Asp (wherein Xaa represents a cysteine residue or an amino acid residue having a sugar chain linked thereto) (SEQ ID NO:1) and a sugar content of about 25% by weight and free of trypsin-inhibitory activity and a resolution agent for chromatography comprises a fixed phase which comprises a carrier and the foregoing ovoglycoprotein linked to the carrier. The agent for resolving optical isomers is not expensive, and is stable and highly resistant to deterioration by organic solvents, excellent in liquid-flow through properties, has a high sample-loading rate and permits efficient resolution of optical isomers of a chiral compound.
Patent GB-2301131-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the collection and deployment of road cones
Inventor: BLISS GARETH ASHBY
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: Apparatus for the collection and deployment of comprises a ramp 3 possessing an endless belt 24 driven by steerable rolling support means 25. The belt 24 driven at substantially the same speed as the apparatus travelling along the road. The ramp 3 achieving rotational, vertical and horizontal articulation by means of a complex hinge 2 to achieve any orientation about a suitable vehicle for the given purpose. The ramp 3 also having controlled movement across and beyond the width of the vehicle along a rail 1 with hinged sections 7 driven by a rack 6 and pinion 10 driven by the belt 24 for a predetermined distance travelled by the vehicle for the purposes of laying or collecting a diagonal taper of cones. Tilting means 4 enable cones to mount the ramp 3.
Patent GB-2291433-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic disposal of metal encased organic materials such as munitions
Inventor: WARREN NIGEL DESMOND EVAN
IPC: A62D101/02
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: The casing metal of, for example, a munition containing organic materials is removed or at least perforated by anodic dissolution in a chamber 16 fabricated to contain the explosion should the munition detonate to release the organic materials which are then decomposed in an electrochemical cell containing nitric acid and Ag II ions as an electrochemically regenerable primary oxidising species. Chamber 16 is coupled via valves 23, 24 to anolyte vessel 18 of electrochemical cell 18 containing nitric acid and silver ions. Once the contents of the munition are exposed the valves are opened and anolyte from vessel 118 circulated through chamber 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296606-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for controlling the output voltage from a charge pump
Inventor: KIM DAE HYUN
IPC: H02M3/07
Filed: 1995-12-21
Abstract: A circuit for controlling the output voltage from a charge pump comprises a charge pump 1 providing a constant voltage at an output OUT1 based on command signals, a multi level selection decoder 2 to output pulse signals A B C having different phases (Fig 3) based on the command signals, a first circuit 3 for controlling voltage to maintain the voltage from the output OUT1 at a first voltage level based on one pulse signal of the pulse signals, a second circuit 4 for controlling voltage to maintain the voltage from the output at a second voltage level based on another pulse signal of the pulse signals and a third circuit 5 for controlling voltage to maintain the voltage from the output at a third voltage level based on a further pulse signal of the pulse signals. The chip area can be reduced and the multi level output eg 16v, 14v and 12v from the charge pump can be obtained by use of P-N junction breakdown voltage in NMOS transistors. A NMOS transistor having a triple-well structure is described (Fig 2). A flash EEPROM may be programmed with such voltages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308905-A (GB)
Title: Protected system processor
Inventor: MILLER JOHN ROBERT
IPC: G06F21/87
Filed: 1996-01-08
Abstract: A micro-processor 4, memory circuit 5 and control circuit 6, all in 'naked die' form, are combined together on a substrate 'printed' with an electrical circuit to form a single package, hybrid Integrated Circuit capable of executing / storing proprietary programs / data in a secure environment. During normal processor operation, only the internal processor 4 can read from or write to the internal memory 5 prodding protection against unauthorised access to the said memory contents and security for the operation of the system as a whole. The internal memory is 100% end user configurable and is prepared for operation by the end user testing and programming the Device in the PTU (Programming / Testing Unit). Full compatability means no special hardware or software engineering requirement for Device implementation and, due to re-programmability, repeated re-use of the Device in subsequent differing applications.
Patent GB-2310106-A (GB)
Title: Communications in a distribution network
Inventor: DOLMAN GRAHAM AINSLEY
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 1996-02-12
Abstract: In an arrangement for transmitting traffic in asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) cells in downstream and upstream frames between an out station and a base station, upstream traffic cells are queued in each outstation in sequential order for subsequent transmission in upstream frames to the base station. Each outstation sends requests for allocation of time slots to the base station, each said allocation request being transmitted to the base station in a respective time slot of a said upstream frame. The base station includes means for performing a periodic ranging measurement with each outstation whereby to determine a corresponding timing offset between the base station and that outstation and for communicating that timing offset to the outstation. Each outstation controls the timing of its cell allocation requests such that the cell allocation requests received by the base station in each upstream frame are each in a respective predetermined time slot of that frame. This avoids the need for a preamble sequence to be provided with each request.
Patent GB-960345-A (GB)
IPC: F16L5/00
Abstract: 960,345. Stuffing-boxes. LOCKHEAD AIRCRAFT CORPORATION. Dec. 10, 1962, No. 46461/62. Heading F2B. Fireproof sealing means for a longitudinally movable cable 9 where it extends through a wall 7 comprises split sealing washers 4 which engage the cable and are housed in annular recesses 11 in a bush formed by a pair of semi-circular parts 2, 3 each having a shoulder 6 and secured together and to the wall 7 by nuts 13 engaging threads 8 on the bush and slotted at 13a to permit removal or replacement of the nuts laterally of the cable. Each washer 4 comprises a spool 16 of material having good sliding properties, preferably polytetrafluoroethylene, and a ring 17 of fireresistant material, preferably wire-braided asbestos. The slits 18 and 19 in the spool 16 and ring 17 respectively are non-parallel to each other. The nuts 13 are locked by wire 15.
Patent GB-2312059-A (GB)
Title: Data storage free space management
Inventor: GREENWOOD JONATHAN MARK
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: Data storage apparatus having an ordered data array of data items stored on a storage medium, in which deletion of a data item from the array leaves data storage space in which a newly stored data item can be stored, comprises means for storing a mask array on the storage medium, the mask array having a respective mask array entry for each possible data item position in the stored data array, which is settable to indicate whether a data item is validly stored at that data array position. As described the data array is a file header table, each entry in the table having associated with it one or more bits in the mask array. The medium may be a magnetic or magneto-optical disk. The invention is applicable in a digital video editing system (Fig. 1).
Patent GB-2300325-A (GB)
Title: Solid-state beam scanner for ladar systems
Inventor: FLOWERS E MAX
IPC: G01S7/481
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A solid-state beam scanner for use in laser detection and range (LADAR) system is described. Generation of a far-field vertical scan pattern is accomplished without moving parts by passing a pulsed laser beam through a holographic diffraction grating (HDG) to physically create an odd number of spatially overlapping laser beams. The overlapping laser beams generated by the HDG are subsequently transmitted through an acousto-optical (AO) scanner where the number of deflection angles is set in combination with the number of laser beams generated by the HDG (and the pulsed laser's divergence) to fill the far-field's scan pattern. The ability to adjust the combination of the number of HDG generated beams and AO scanner deflection angles, allows the design of a LADAR system that can be utilized to create a wide range of scan patterns; thereby optimizing a LADAR system's use of available data processing capability. The use of a solid-state beam scanner in accordance with the invention allows for the elimination of a conventional LADAR system's mechanically mounted and rotated mirror (galvanometer) assembly, resulting in a ruggedized optical system, capable of withstanding high g-forces and improved resistance to mechanical failure.
Patent GB-2315335-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring weight loss from articles
Inventor: NIMMO THOMAS
IPC: A62C37/50
Filed: 1996-07-16
Abstract: The weight loss from an article, e.g. the loss of carbon dioxide from a fire extinguisher cylinder (12), is detected by a pneumatic or hydraulic weighing rig which comprises a support ring (10) which can be lowered down over the cylinder and has equispaced feet (14). Each foot (14) houses a piston (26) within a chamber connected through passages in the ring to a pressure sensor. The cylinder (12) is supported solely by the feet (14). If a loss of cylinder contents occurs, then the pressure drops and triggers an alarm. The apparatus can detect a weight loss of the order of 3 to 4%.
Patent GB-2317236-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre device
Inventor: LAMING RICHARD IAN
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 1996-09-10
Abstract: An optical fibre null coupler is formed of two or more optical fibres fused together in a coupling region, the coupling region being twisted about its longitudinal axis. Coupling is brought by exciting the coupling region with an acoustic wave. The twist is applied to the fused fibres while the coupling region is being heated and twist maintained as the coupling region cools. The twist alleviates polarisation dependence. Polarisation dependence can also be alleviated by exciting the coupling region at more than one acoustic frequency.
Patent GB-2314549-A (GB)
Title: Control device
Inventor: NAM IN TAEK
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 1996-12-11
Abstract: A device for controlling a breaker in construction vehicles comprises a control circuit provided with a power supply 1, a first solenoid valve 2 used for controlling the breaker, and a second solenoid valve 3 used for boosting the relief pressure of the circuit. The device also includes a control switch 6 and a select switch 5. The control switch is installed in a control lever 4 and is handled by an operator in order to selectively open or close the control circuit. Meanwhile, the select switch is connected between the control switch, power supply and first and second solenoid valves. The select switch selectively connects the power supply to the first or second solenoid valve in order to select either of the breaker and pressure boosting operations, which are commonly controlled by the control switch.
Patent GB-2321199-A (GB)
Title: Big hole golf
Inventor: TAYLOR ROAN MACKAY
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1997-01-20
Abstract: Big hole golf requires an elliptical shaped hole within the measurements of maximum length 3 metres and minimum length 1.5 metres and maximum width 1.5 metres and minimum width 0.5 metres and with a surface area of between 0.5625 square metres and 3.375 square metres to be dug on the putting surface of each green 9 of a traditional or new golf course to a depth 10 of approximately 150 centimetres. The hole is to be filled with sand 11 or similar impact absorbent material, dyed or coloured by a similar method to make it clearly visible from the surrounding landscape. The positioning of each hole on the putting surface will provide the most strategic challenge to the golfer on each hole.
Patent GB-2310538-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow detection device
Inventor: HAYLES MARK
IPC: H01H35/40
Filed: 1997-02-11
Abstract: A fluid flow detection device, particularly for detecting fluid flow resulting from rupture of pressure sensitive devices such as bursting discs, is located in a pipeline (2,4) and comprises a switching mechanism having two non contacting components one (22) of which is secured in the pipeline, and the other (16) of which is mounted within the pipeline (2,4) remote from the first component (22) to be movable in dependence upon the rate of fluid flow within the pipeline (2,4). When this rate of flow exceeds a predetermined value, the other component (16) of the switching mechanism is moved from a normal rest position to a displaced position to alter the condition of an electric circuit associated with the switching mechanism.
Patent GB-2323160-A (GB)
Title: Coal or log effect fire
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 1997-03-11
Abstract: A coal or log effect fire in which an artificial coal or log body mounted on a support is heated by flames from a fuel burner. Parts of the body 7 which are heated to incandescent temperatures radiate light to simulate the glow of a real fire. Portions 8 of the surface of the coal or log body are reflective to light radiated from incandescent portions of the coal or log body so as to increase the apparent area of the coal or log body which is incandescent.
Patent GB-2320090-A (GB)
Title: Recording member adjustment
Inventor: RIESTER THOMAS
IPC: G07C5/06
Filed: 1997-12-03
Abstract: An adjusting mechanism (54) drives a recording member (48) so that the member is not located in constant geared connection with a driving member. The mechanism (54) is composed of an entrainment member (56), which is mounted to rotate on the support (45) of a recording member and which is in operative connection with an eccentric (55), which is likewise mounted on the support (45). Formed coaxially with the eccentric (55) is click-stop toothing (61 fig.2), in which a pawl (70) formed on the entrainment member 56 engages. The mechanism is self-locking and can be connected in a plug-in manner to the support 45 of the recording member.
Patent GB-2323413-A (GB)
Title: Valve system for capacity control of a screw compressor
Inventor: ZUERCHER JAN A
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 1995-11-23
Abstract: A lift valve (322) communicating with a compression chamber of a variable capacity screw compressor (102) includes a valve housing (410), a piston (411) therein, a shaft (412) connected to the piston (411), a valve element (414) connected to the other end of the shaft, the element (414) having a surface (402) exposed to a compression chamber, and a reciprocation mechanism for reciprocating the piston (411) within the housing (410). The reciprocating mechanism includes first and second pressure passages (425, 427), the valve surface (402) being positively displaced toward and away from the compression chamber in response to the application of fluid pressure to at least one of the first and second pressure passages to vary the capacity of the screw compressor.
Patent GB-2330446-A (GB)
Title: Editing image data
Inventor: BLOUIN JEAN
IPC: G11B27/034
Filed: 1998-07-27
Abstract: Image data representing image frames are edited. Segment data is stored and image frames are displayed in response to this segment data. A visual display displays visual elements 304,305 representing adjoining image segments in response to the segment data. A manual input device selects and adjusts transitions between adjoining segments so that the segment data is modifiable in response to these adjustments. The system is configured to selectively operate in a linked mode or in an unlinked mode. In the linked mode, movement 314 of a transition 315 between adjoining segments maintains the segments as being adjoining by adjusting the lengths of both of the segments. In the alternative unlinked mode, movement of a transition results in the length of one of the segments 305 being modified while its adjoining segment 304 retains its original segment length.
Patent GB-2329212-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabilising device
Inventor: STEPHENS RAYMOND LEWIS
IPC: E06C1/22
Filed: 1998-07-30
Abstract: A ladder stabilising device comprising a support leg 2 which is adjustable in length and includes fixing means to retain the leg 2 at the desired length, a foot 6 on the leg 2 to provide a secure contact with the ground, and an attachment means 3 for connecting the other end of the leg 2 to the side of the ladder 1 so that the leg 2 splays out at an angle from the side of the ladder 1. A strap 10, which may be adjustable in length, is also provided at the lower end of the leg 2 for attachment to the lower end of the ladder 1 to limit the extent of splay of the leg 2.
Patent GB-2333382-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically changing partition mappings to logical drives in a computer memory
Inventor: BEELITZ ALAN E
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: Dynamically changing partition mappings to logical drives in a memory device of a computer, without requiring the computer to reboot. A hard drive of a computer (Fig. 1) can be accessed by a processor which runs operating system code, and includes at least two partitions 32, 34, e.g. utility and primary partitions. The first partition 32 is initially active and has a type that is recognised by the operating system, and the second partition 34 is initially inactive and has a type that is not recognised. When the computer boots up, a logical reference value in the operating system code points to the first partition 32. A reference-changing routine, shown, is then run for dynamically switching the logical reference to the second partition 34, by changing certain tables which the operating code uses to logically map the logical reference to a particular partition. Thereafter, the logical reference is directed to point to the second partition 34 and the processor may continue running the operating code without rebooting.
Patent GB-2335927-A (GB)
Title: Method of rotating wafers during CVD process
Inventor: TAHARA KEIICHIRO
IPC: C23C16/44
Filed: 1999-04-01
Abstract: An atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition system includes plural meshed conveyer belts 12a - 12g extending in parallel for transferring semiconductor wafers 15a/ 15b at intervals, a reactant gas injector 13b located over the plural meshed conveyer belts 12a 12g for creating reacting zone over the conveyer belts and a driving mechanism 12h for moving the plural conveyer belts, wherein the driving mechanism 12h moves the conveyer belts 12a - 12g at different speeds so as to give rise to a rotation R of each semiconductor wafer 15a/15b in the reacting zone, thereby uniformly exposing the entire surface of the semiconductor wafer to the reactant gases, which creates the depositing conditions different in the reacting zone.
Patent GB-2348932-A (GB)
Title: Transmission system control which disengages a clutch at power-up
Inventor: JONES CHARLES JOHN
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: A transmission system comprises a gearbox 12 having a plurality of gear ratios and a clutch 14 operated by clutch actuator 22 controlled by a control unit 36 which also controls gear engaging mechanism 25 actuated in response to movement of gear lever 24 into, for example, drive mode that is detected by gear sensor 32. Various sensors/switches, such as door switch 52, ignition switch 54 and brake switch 56, send signals to the control unit 36 which upon receipt of the signals, eg from door switch 52, powers-up the system for a set period to allow an operator to key-on by turning an ignition key. If the gear sensor 32 indicates that a gear is engaged when the system is powered-up the control unit will inhibit disengagement of the clutch 14 and movement of the gearbox 12 into neutral, thereby preventing engine 10 from being started. However the clutch 14 will be disengaged if brake 58 is applied and its application is verified or if neutral is selected after powering-up.
Patent GB-2349653-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable column
Inventor: JENVEY ALAN JOHN
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 1999-05-06
Abstract: A column (10) pivotable about a pivot (13) offset to one side of the column and having releasable locking means (30) to lock the column upright, has a ram (14) connected or connectable to raise and lower the column. The cylinder of the ram has mounting means (22) aligned in the plane of the longitudinal axis of the cylinder. The ram is mounted opposite pivot (13) and extends as the column is lowered.
Patent GB-2351017-A (GB)
Title: A tie rack
Inventor: HEALE EDWARD
IPC: A47G25/74
Filed: 1999-06-17
Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for holding a plurality of ties, the apparatus comprising a hanger 2 and one or more tie clips 12' for hanging on the hanger; each tie clip 12' comprising a gripping portion for holding a tie in place and a mounting portion 14 enabling the tie clip to be removably mounted on the hanger; the hanger having a tie clip hanging member 8 and suspending means 6 for suspending the hanger on a clothes rail, the tie clip hanging member being provided with a plurality of spaced apart mounting locations 10 at each of which can be mounted one of the tie clips 12', each pair of adjacent mounting locations having disposed therebetween means 10a for preventing a tie clip from sliding along the hanging rail from one mounting location to an adjacent mounting location.
Patent GB-2335861-A (GB)
Title: Body-Powered Prosthetic arm
Inventor: JACOBSEN STEPHEN C
IPC: A61F2/54
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: This invention is a body-powered prosthetic arm (4) mountable on a socket for attachment to a stump of a person. The prosthetic arm includes a base (8) for attachment to the socket, a forearm section (40) having a proximal end (36), a distal end (24d), a terminal device such as a hook, anthropomorphic hand, etc., attached to the distal end of the forearm section for selectively opening or closing, and an elbow joint (24) for joining the proximal end of the forearm section to the base, the elbow joint being pivotable to enable moving the forearm section upwardly or downwardly. Control straps and cables (48a, 52a) fitted on the person are responsive to body movements of the person for selectively locking the elbow joint to prevent it from pivoting while allowing the terminal device to open or close, or locking the terminal device to prevent it from opening or closing while allowing the elbow joint to pivot.
Patent GB-2351837-A (GB)
Title: Contour maps made easier
Inventor: PEPPER STEPHEN
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 1999-07-08
Abstract: The introduction of a simple system on contour maps to indicate whether crossing two adjacent contour lines involves going uphill, downhill or staying level, without the need of following each contour line to another area of the map which has the contour lines labelled with their height in relation to sea level. The system uses symbols such as equilateral triangles, positioned along each contour with the apex of each triangle pointing in the direction of an adjacent higher contour line. Figure 1 shows a simplified contour map with a footpath connecting points A and B. The dotted lines from the 10 cm prior art square to the 10 x 2 cm rectangle illustrate the map users task of following the contour lines to be crossed to another area of the map which has the contour lines labelled. Figure 2 is as Figure 1 but has the proposed invention added with small triangles pointing uphill and thus making it easy for the map user to know whether the route is continuously up; continuously down; or a mixture of up and down.