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Patent GB-2278204-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display
Inventor: YAMAHARA MOTOHIRO
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 1994-05-20
Abstract: A liquid crystal display is provided on one substrate with electrodes 24a, 24b which extend across most of the thickness of the liquid crystal and define pixels therebetween. The electrodes are formed by polymerising a conductive material by constant current electro-polymerisation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276185-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for soil stabilization
Inventor: HERMANS PHILIP
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 1994-06-06
Abstract: A method and a construction for stabilizing soil layers predominantly consisting of silt and/or allied materials by injecting a binding agent therein, is characterized in that, in the area in which one wants to effect this stabilization, the said materials forming these soil layers are loosened by the cutting action of high-pressure lets 3, whilst at least a hardening binding agent is added to the loosened materials and the whole is mixed by means of the mechanical action of blades 2 and by the created turbulence of the high-pressure jets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292603-A (GB)
Title: Testing systems for counting contaminant particles
Inventor: SPENCER ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G01N21/93
Filed: 1994-08-24
Abstract: A silicon test wafer (1) for testing a machine for counting contaminant particles bears a known regular pattern of marks (4) made by evaporating the silicon of the wafer with laser pulses to form pits. Those marks scatter light and thus contaminant particles to the machine. The machine may also be tested with the wafer to ascertain whether it is detecting the correct number of particles at the correct locations on the wafer. The pattern of marks identifies the location of the flat (2) on the circumference of the wafer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288205-A (GB)
Title: Band clamp
Inventor: TYRER ANDREW CHARLES RATCLIFFE
IPC: F16L21/06
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: A clamp disclosed comprising at least two clamping members (40) with concave, resiliently deformable inner faces shaped to conform to a pipe, riser or similar. In use, the clamping members (40) are placed around the pipe and are surrounded and secured in place by an elastically stretchable compression band (42). The clamp is particularly suited for use in securing buoyancy modules on flexible risers used in oil and gas extraction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288563-A (GB)
Title: Die cutting blanket
Inventor: MCLELLAND MOHAN
IPC: B26D7/20
Filed: 1995-04-20
Abstract: A die cutting blanket 10 is wrapped around a roller 18 and co-acts with a die cutting roller to cut out pieces from corrugated board which is passed between the rollers. The blanket 10 comprises a fabric layer 12 onto which is cast a polymeric layer 11. One end of the blanket has a projection 13 which is fixed into a channel 14 of an aluminium block 15.The blanket is wrapped around the roller and brought into endless form by inserting a tongue 17, at the other end of the blanket, into a second channel 16 in block 15. The fabric layer 12 extends into the tongue 17 (Fig 3a) and may be looped (Fig 3b). The woven fabric may be replaced by a plurality of intermeshing spiral coils (20, Fig 3c). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305439-A (GB)
Title: Water sterilisation wherein the electrical current applied to anode comprising biocidal metal ions is varied according to flow rate
Inventor: EATON DAVID WAIN
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 1995-09-19
Abstract: A water sterilisation system comprises a water flow conduit 1, an anode for introducing biocidal metallic ions e.g. silver and/or copper into the water flowing in the conduit, a power supply 3 for passing an electric current between the anode and a cathode, flow metering means e.g. insertion turbine 4 for monitoring the flow rate of water in the conduit, and control means 3 connected to the flow metering means and to the power supply for controlling the electrical current supplied to the anode as a function of the flow rate measured. A very low frequency magnetic field may also be induced in the water conduit to reduce build-up of scale on the electrodes.
Patent GB-2306181-A (GB)
Title: A cover for improving the appearance of gutters on buildings
Inventor: FLETCHER MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 1995-10-12
Abstract: A cover (2) for improving the appearance of gutters (4) on buildings (6), which cover (2) is such that it hooks over a gutter (4) and extends beneath the gutter (4) towards a facia part (12) of a building (6) thereby to hide the underneath of the gutter (4) and brackets (16) supporting the gutter (4).
Patent GB-2296047-A (GB)
Title: Stirling cycle engine
Inventor: BOARDMAN JONATHAN MAXWELL
IPC: F02G1/043
Filed: 1995-10-17
Abstract: A Stirling cycle engine comprises a central "Z" crank, with a spider structure mounted upon it, the arms of which radiate outwards, so that when the "Z" crank rotates, the whole of the spider structure has the motion of a wobble plate. Attached to the spider arms are flexible diaphragms, defining hot working chambers 7 and cold working chambers 8, in such a way that they pump the working gas between the hot and cold chambers when the "Z" crank rotates. The spider structure may also contain regenerators 9. The engine need only have two rigid moving parts, the "Z" crank and the spider structure. The engine could be used in solar power applications. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307011-A (GB)
Title: Improved engine powered pump
Inventor: SAWYER JAMES KEITH
IPC: F02B63/06
Filed: 1995-11-07
Abstract: A pump powered by an engine has power end (8) and an in-line pump end (10). The power end incorporates a piston (20) in a cylinder while the pump end also has a piston (12) in a cylinder. A straight rod (16) is connected between the power end and the pump end so that axial reciprocating motion is created when the engine is operated. The axial motion imparted to the straight rod operates the pump end without intervening moving parts. A crankcase (62) is included between the power end and the pump end for enclosing and lubricating the moving components necessary to time operation of the valves for the power end. An oil pump (84) and a camshaft (60) are each driven via a chain or belt from the rod (16). The power end preferably comprises a portion of an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2309848-A (GB)
Title: Contact members for mobile telephones and/or chargers
Inventor: CLELLAND DAVID
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1996-01-31
Abstract: A portable handset (Figures 1 to 9) has a plastics casing 10,12 enclosing a circuit board 14. The rear part 12 has two recesses 20 shaped to receive, with a push-fit, respective metal contact members 16. Each contact member has a spring arm 22 terminating in a first contact region 24 which resiliently engages the circuit board 14. Each contact member 16 also has a second contact region which presents an externally accessible contact face 28, the battery pack of the handset being charged through the pair of contact faces 28. Another embodiment (Figures 10 to 16) of the invention is a charger for charging the battery pack of the portable handset. The charger has a pair of metal contact members 56 each of which has a spring arm 58 engaging a circuit board 54 in the charger and a contact face 62 through which the battery pack of a portable handset 76 is charged. In each case the spring arm engagement of the contact member with the printed circuit board avoids the need for a soldered connection and simplifies assembly.
Patent GB-2311197-A (GB)
Title: Induction heating
Inventor: BRIENS SYLVAIN
IPC: H05B6/02
Filed: 1996-03-12
Abstract: A susceptor (2) is provided for location inside an induction coil whereby induction heating of the susceptor (2) generates infra red radiation that is transmitted to a component, for example a splice between conductors that is enclosed within a heat-shrinkable polymeric sleeve containing solder, that is disposed within the susceptor (2). Heating of the component is limited and applied uniformly therearound by providing the susceptor (2) with a helical slit (4) extending completely along its length. The slit (4) also prevents the generation of eddy currents. An alternative construction has a straight slit parallel to the axis of the susceptor. The slit may be filled with electrically insulating material.
Patent GB-2312420-A (GB)
Title: Butterfly bar box
Inventor: JONES A J
IPC: A47B69/00
Filed: 1996-04-27
Abstract: A Butterfly Bar Box 1 is of solid construction with a Front Panel 3 which folds out and lies flat. It has Split Lids 2 that fold out and lock horizontally like wings thereby enabling the underside of the lids to be used as further flat surfaces. The rear of the box comprises a Chamber 4 which holds up to four bottles. The front of the box comprises a compartment which holds one Ice Bucket B , one Cool Box A , two Glass Holders each holding four drinking glasses and a cavity for accessories. On opening the box the ice bucket and cooling box are removed and placed on to the underside of the open lids. Access is thereby granted to the glass holders below. The rear of the open flat front panel serves as a working space to mix drinks upon. The essential features of the box are its compactness, completeness and portability. It also serves as an aide memoir; if the box is correctly packed all of the ingredients and components required for serving drinks are included.
Patent GB-2316052-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle security device
Inventor: CLARK PHILIP DREW
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: A steering wheel security device has a plate (4) which is inserted onto a motor vehicle steering wheel. Upon insertion onto steering wheel, correspondingly arm 10 is moved relatively upwardly and placed onto instrumentation portion of abutting dashboard. Upon insertion of frame 6 onto steering wheel and positioning of arm 10, frame 8 incorporating locking mechanism is moved pivotally downwardly, whereas plug (14) is inserted into socket (18) providing a clamp which wholly secures to a steering wheel. To release said device from steering wheel, is simply implemented by the insertion of the corresponding locking key into the locking barrel, forcing plug (14) to release from the clutches of socket (18). Frame 8 is correspondingly pivotally moved upwardly providing the opening from the device to be removed from the steering wheel and dashboard.
Patent GB-2316872-A (GB)
Title: Cooling cuff
Inventor: HOUSE JAMES REGINALD
IPC: A61F7/10
Filed: 1996-09-10
Abstract: A cooling cuff for wear around the lower part of a limb, comprising an impermeable sleeve 1 which provides a sealed channel around the limb. The sleeve 1 having an inlet 3 and an outlet 4 to facilitate circulation of cooling fluid within the sealed channel.
Patent GB-2318029-A (GB)
Title: Predictive coding of audio signals
Inventor: YIN LIN
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 1996-10-01
Abstract: An encoder comprises predictive coding means, for encoding audio electronic signals input thereto, and is adapted to operate in a first high prediction order mode or in a second lower prediction order mode. The predictive coding means operates in the first or second modes in dependence on an input electronic signal comprising a transient signal. Preferably, the second mode comprises a transient recovery sequence of prediction orders. The prediction orders are gradually increased for subsequent signals until the first mode (high) prediction order is attained. There is also disclosed a decoder for decoding signals encoded by the encoder.
Patent GB-2319268-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation and flushing unit for a toilet
Inventor: HAWKINS MICHAEL GRAHAM NICHOLA
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 1996-11-07
Abstract: A toilet ventilation and flushing unit has a ventilation airway 14, a flushing device 12, a two way air valve 22 and a air suction device 4 which can be located in the water cistern 6, adjacent to it, or remotely. The air suction device is connected to the flushing and ventilation unit by means of piping 17, and utilises the water passageway 5 and 11 of the toilet 13 to draw air, odours and aromas from bowl 1 into the ventilation airway 14, when the water level 27 is above the housing of the two way air valve 22. During operation of the toilet, water 2 is released into the passageway 5 and 11 which temporarily obstructs the ventilation airway 14. When this occurs, the water level 27 simultaneously falls and permits air to be drawn from the water cistern atmosphere 8 into the air valve the inlet 24 and relieves the stall condition created in the air suction device. After the bowl has been rinsed and the water cistern has been emptied, air will be drawn from both inlets 24 and 14 until the water level reaches the air valve housing and forms a seal which shuts off inlet 24.
Patent GB-2308878-A (GB)
Title: A manipulator with six degrees of freedom
Inventor: KIM JEONG-TAE
IPC: B25J11/00
Filed: 1996-12-30
Abstract: A manipulator having six degrees of freedom includes a moving plate 54 having a handle 52 and six substantially equally spaced moving points 54, an upper fixed plate 64 having six upper fixed points 62, a lower fixed plate 58 having six lower fixed points, and an intermediate guide plate 68. In order to connect one moving point to one upper fixed point and one lower fixed point, respectively, thereby enabling the moving plate to move relatively to the upper and the lower fixed plates with six degrees of freedom and to detect distance variations between the one moving point and the one upper and lower fixed points, when the moving plate moves, the manipulator includes first and second spools 76, 76', first and second wires 78, 78' which pass through holes 66 in the guide plate, and first and second shaft encoders 80. Motors 84 provide "force feed back".
Patent GB-2321650-A (GB)
Title: Drive mechanism for axminster loom
Inventor: JOWETT JOHN
IPC: D03D39/08
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: In a gripper Axminster loom yarn (12) is drawn out by movement of the carrier (11) away from the gripper (13) effected by a reciprocating drive means (20,21) acting through a linkage (22) and the linkage is adapted, e.g. by having an over-centre pivot (25), to cause a small return movement of the carrier after the full length of yarn has been drawn out in order to relax the tension in the yarn for cutting.
Patent GB-2315737-A (GB)
Title: Storage container
Inventor: WOLFF STACY L
IPC: B65D25/28
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A container and lid assembly includes a container 10, lid 12 and handle members for carrying and securing together the container and lid. The lid has recesses 40 oriented in the top wall 20 of the lid such that a user's hand is received in the recess 40 when a user is grasping one of the handles.
Patent GB-2315243-A (GB)
Title: Ink transport roller
Inventor: DILLING PEER
IPC: B41F31/26
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: In order to make an ink transport roller 1 universally usable for panoramic printing (upper half of Fig. 1) and printing separately inked pages next to each other (lower half), the roller has a recess 2 in the area between the inks which is made capable of being closed without removing the roller, for instance by means of a slidable sleeve 4 as shown. In alternative embodiments the uniform surface is achieved by means of an inflatable lining or a suitable shaped removable insert.
Patent GB-2327918-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt webbing guide
Inventor: SMITHSON ALAN GEORGE
IPC: B60R22/24
Filed: 1997-08-07
Abstract: A D-ring type webbing guide for a vehicle safety restraint seat belt comprises a guide surface in the form of a generally cylindrical bar with a continuous outer surface over which seat belt webbing passes. The surface comprises a top portion and two side portions, one on each side of the top portion. The central area of the top portion may be raised and the central portion of the side portions may be recessed.
Patent GB-2318956-A (GB)
Title: Display screen duplication system and method
Inventor: SZAMREJ MARK
IPC: H04N7/42
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: Duplicate copies of all or a portion of a display screen may be maintained at two or more computer systems (10a,10b) with efficient use of memory, processor and bandwidth resources. The display screens are segmented into a two-dimensional matrix of blocks. A value, such as a CRC, is computed for each of the blocks and stored with a pointer to the corresponding block of the display screen. Changes in the display screen are detected by repeatedly calculating the values and comparing with previously stored values for the corresponding block. When the values are different, the pointers are temporarily stored until a predetermined period of time or all the blocks have been checked. When at least one of these criteria is met, adjacent blocks are transmitted as a group, preferably using compression.
Patent GB-2315475-A (GB)
Title: Modular engine delivery system
Inventor: SONDEY THOMAS FRANCIS
IPC: G01M15/02
Filed: 1996-04-18
Abstract: A user friendly engine delivery system (10) is provided which employs a wheeled engine pallet assembly (12) for transferring a dressed engine (18) to a dynamometer room where the engine will be subsequently tested. A set of guide rails (68) work in conjunction with a self-centering pallet locating system (14) in order to strategically locate the engine pallet (12) relative to the centerline (40) of the dynamometer. Once the engine pallet (12) is properly aligned, a clamping system (86) is used to secure the engine pallet assembly (12) to the bed plate (62) of the dynamometer (42). A flexible fluid manifold (16) is attached to the pallet asembly (12) and allows a test engineer to uniquely design a fluid manifold (16) to have the proper fluid fittings (124, 126, and 128) that are needed for a particular test application. The engine delivery system (10) is versatile inthat it can accommodate both front and rear wheel drive engines and further offers the flexibility of dual side entry ways.
Patent GB-2319897-A (GB)
Title: Housing for an electromagnetic valve unit
Inventor: SUZUKI MASAO
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 1997-10-27
Abstract: The housing defines a first chamber R1 and a second chamber R2 separated by a wall 31 having a communication hole 32. A plurality of electromagnetic valves each having at least one terminal T1, T2 are mounted in the first chamber. A circuit board 50 having thereon an electronic control element for controlling the electromagnetic valves is mounted in the second chamber. The valve unit further includes a conductive member CT, one end of which is connected with each terminal of the electromagnetic valves, and the other end portion of which is connected with the circuit board through the communication hole of the wall member. A seal member 60 such as a resilient grommet is provided for holding the conductive member in the communication hole of the wall member to provide a seal. Each of the electromagnetic valves may be provided with a valve portion and a solenoid coil portion which is separable from the valve portion and which has the terminal connected with the conductive member.
Patent GB-2316931-A (GB)
Title: Toothpaste tube holder
Inventor: DEXTER FRED E
IPC: B65D35/56
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: A toothpaste tube holder (10) is disclosed for holding a toothpaste tube (50) when either full or rolled-up. The toothpaste tube holder (10) includes slots (20) for ease of access of the toothpaste tube (50) and for providing a wedging action for securely holding the toothpaste tube (50) in a rolled-up position when not in use.
Patent GB-2326363-A (GB)
Title: Casting using a wax model produced with an auxiliary casting die
Inventor: ROSMANN AXEL
IPC: B22D19/04
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: A method for casting a turbomachine blade 1 having a blade plate 2 and a blade base 3 for the locking the blade 1 into a rotor comprises the following steps: a) making a wax model of the blade 1, with the blade base 3 being produced by filling an auxiliary casting die 4a which has the blade base contour; b) constructing a shell mould 5 on the wax model of the blade 1 with the base casting die 4a; c) melting out the wax model after the solidification of the shell mould 5; d) casting the blade 1; and e) removing the shell mould 5 after the solidification of the casting. This allows turbomachine blades to be manufactured whose bases have great accuracy and surface quality and require no or only slight finishing, since they are defined by the auxiliary die and not by the shell mould. The auxiliary die can either be a mould post or it can remain on the base and itself constitute the outer surface.
Patent GB-2340739-A (GB)
Title: seat for a water ski
Inventor: MATTHEW NICHOLAS ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B63B35/81
Filed: 1998-07-21
Abstract: A combined set and suspension assembly with an integral, adjustable shock absorbing system that can be attached directly to any proprietory water ski for use in ski jumping and slalom competitions by disabled skiers.
Patent GB-2331341-A (GB)
Title: Socket for pipe coupling and pipe coupling including such
Inventor: KOUDA TORU
IPC: F16L21/02
Filed: 1998-11-12
Abstract: The coupling comprises a socket for connection to a plug 2 with a peripheral groove 2a and including a main body 1 having a receiving hole, a sleeve 3 having a front end portion axially slidably inserted in this hole, a base portion located outside this hole, an axial through hole for the plug 2 such that it can slide therein, and inwardly tapered radial through holes 3g,h at circumferentially regular intervals holding corresponding lock members 4 able to project into the axial through hole. The main body has an internal escape groove 13  allowing the members 4 to move outwardly when the plug 2 is inserted, before dropping radially into the groove 2a to retain it. The sleeve has axially extending slits between the holes 3g,h to provide fingers allowing inward flexing upon sleeve insertion and consequential axial sleeve retention in the body 1. A lock ring 7 prevents inadvertent sleeve operation to release the plug 2. Optionally, the holes 3g,h are open-ended, the members 4 being retained on one side by a spring-biassed support ring.
Patent GB-2329729-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle drive force controller
Inventor: TOUKURA NOBUSUKE
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: A vehicle drive force controller comprises a navigation device for determining whether or not the vehicle is travelling in a mountainous region S81. The navigation device may comprise a global positioning system for determining vehicle position combined with a memory for storing a map. A microprocessor determines a vehicle drive force characteristic in dependence on whether or not the vehicle is in a mountainous region S82, S83. The drive force characteristic may be the throttle gain of an electronic throttle or the speed change pattern of an automatic transmission. The microprocessor can be programmed so that the drive force is larger when the vehicle is travelling in a mountainous region than when it is not in a mountainous region.
Patent GB-2333920-A (GB)
Title: Optical distance measuring apparatus
Inventor: SCHMIDT DIERK
IPC: G01S17/08
Filed: 1999-01-07
Abstract: An apparatus for optical distance measurement by signal propagation timing, has a transmitting optical system (23) for emitting a concentrated measuring signal (which may be produced by a laser diode) and receiving optical system for picking up a measuring signal fraction reflected by a remote subject (27). Disposed downstream of the receiving optical system (28) is an optoelectronic transducer (29), which is connected to an evaluation device (31). The receiving optical system (28) comprises at least one Fresnel lens (32) which, by virtue of its segment-like composition, both serves as a convergent lens for long subject distances and by diffuse scattering ensures that, even in the case of short subject distances, measuring signals fractions of adequate intensity reach the transducer (29).