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Patent GB-2331364-A (GB)
Title: Compass with LED display for indicating bearings from a GPS receiver
Inventor: AGNEW HIGH JOHN
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 1997-11-12
Abstract: The compass includes a North/South needle 22 (Fig. 3) mounted on a body 18, a bearing signal receiver 16 (Fig.4), and a fixed indicator 26. The required bearing signal is received from a GPS receiver (12,Fig. 1) and supplied via a decoder 32 and a driver 34 to a circular array of LEDs 30. The LEDs indicate a required position of the needle relative to the body, and one LED is lit in response to the signal. In operation, a user travels in the required direction by turning the compass until the lit LED is aligned with the North end of the needle, and then travelling in the direction of the indicator 26.
Patent GB-2317344-A (GB)
Title: A massage apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAMS STELLA MARGARET
IPC: A61H1/00
Filed: 1996-06-17
Abstract: A massage device is a plurality of movable massaging elements resiliently movable in a direction substantially normal to the massage surface each driven to execute a cyclic motion which is substantially parallel to the massage row about a mean position of the massaging elements, preferably the elements are arranged in parallel rows with the massaging elements of each row staggered along the row with respect to the massaging elements of an adjacent row; the device can comprise a foot massager and/or a back massager.
Patent GB-2332825-A (GB)
Title: Allocation of bandwidth in a radio telecommunications system
Inventor: COX CHRISTOPHER RICHARD
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: In a radio telecommunications network a subscriber or external site may request a call connection utilising a bandwidth greater than the minimum normally available. A system controller receives the request and allocates a channel with the required bandwidth if it is available and the subscriber is permitted the requested bandwidth change. This depends upon a database of subscriber information for each subscriber including their type of subscription or status (premium or budget), bandwidth allowance (including any limitations eg to specified time periods) and priority status. If the requested bandwidth is implemented a billing centre utilises a different tariff for the connection. The bandwidth request may be for a specific duration.
Patent GB-2322932-A (GB)
Title: Light for illuminating vehicle number plate
Inventor: KONAGAYA NOBUSUKE
IPC: B60Q1/56
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: A lens body 3, comprises a plurality of lens groups 11,12,13 which are divided in the longitudinal direction of a vehicle body. The lens groups are so arranged to be able to illuminate a license display surface 29 substantially uniformly, and when the position relationship between the license plate lamp and license display surfaces varies, the license display surfaces are illuminated respectively by different lens groups each time the position relationship varies. The lens groups function by cooperation between a diffusing lens which spreads light across the vehicle license plate and a secondary lens which focuses light on the section of license plate most remote from the lamp.
Patent GB-2325840-A (GB)
Title: Heater-sensor complex
Inventor: MIYAZAKI MITSUHIKO
IPC: H05B3/44
Filed: 1998-03-11
Abstract: A heater-sensor complex wherein the heating element also acts as a thermocouple. An electrothermic iron-chromium alloy and a nickel, or nickel-chromium alloy, are connected together to form a thermocouple which also acts as the heating element. With this heater sensor complex, the tip temperature of a soldering iron can be detected expediently and with precision.
Patent GB-2324867-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for automatic shape computing for contour shape determining machine
Inventor: KUME SHIGEFUMI
IPC: G06V10/46
Filed: 1995-11-30
Abstract: An automatic shape computing method and apparatus for contour shape determining machines, by which the computation of a geometrical shape value and a geometrical shape boundary value from shape data is carried out. A geometrical shape boundary is set temporarily on the basis of the shape data obtained by measuring a work, and then geometrical shape computation regions except the areas in the vicinity of a temporarily set point, a measurement starting point and a measurement finishing point are set while geometrical shape value for each set geometrical shape computation region is computed as the geometrical shape based on the shape data is judged on the basis of the geometrical shape judgement conditions. A geometrical shape boundary value is computed on the basis of the computed geometrical shape value, and the results are outputted.
Patent GB-2327503-A (GB)
Title: Device for measuring flow throughput of a flowing medium
Inventor: KLEINHANS JOSEF
IPC: G01F1/68
Filed: 1998-07-15
Abstract: A device for measuring the flow throughput of a flowing medium comprises a sensor (10), which comprises two resistance bridges (12, 13) and is exposed to the flowing medium. The resistors of the bridges (12, 13) are heated to an excess temperature by a heating resistor (Rh). One resistance bridge (12) produces the actual measurement signal (UM) and the other one produces a signal (UH) which is temperature-dependent and serves for regulation of the heating The two signals are converted into rectangular voltages with the keying ratios (TV(Tu)) and (TV(m) see figure 4). The mass of the flowing medium can be ascertained by comparison of the rectangular voltages in a phase detector with sign recognition as well as digital further processing with the aid of counters, whereby additional corrections or balances are possible.
Patent GB-2342942-A (GB)
Title: Security post
Inventor: HOYLE PETER GRAHAM
IPC: E01F13/08
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: A lockable security post is pivotable between an operative upright position and an inoperative substantially horizontal position. The post comprises a bar (14) which is surrounded by a tube (24). The bar is pivotally connected to an upstanding spigot (10) which protrudes from a ground level baseplate (12). To lock the post in the operative position the tube is positioned over the spigot and a locking plunger (26) may be actuated. In order to move the post to the inoperative position the lock is disengaged whereupon the tube may be lifted clear of the spigot such that the post may be pivoted about a pin (18) down to ground level.
Patent GB-2331965-A (GB)
Title: Caravan step unit
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: B60R3/02
Filed: 1998-11-25
Abstract: A step unit devised to assist the user in entering or leaving a caravan comprises a generally flat frame 10 with means for attaching the frame to the chassis of the caravan, and a generally flat step 17 slidable relative to the frame between a retracted position in which it may remain wholly under the caravan and an extended position, beyond the limits of the chassis, in which it may assist the user to enter or leave the caravan.
Patent GB-2335703-A (GB)
Title: Vehicles : sliding windows : manual winder
Inventor: OTAKA HIROSHI
IPC: E05F11/38
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: A winder for raising and lowering a window in a vehicle door comprises shaft 120 rotated by handle 199 which rotates grooved drum 180 so that wire wound thereon moves the window. Shaft 120 passes through coiled wire brake spring 140, which expands against brake drum 111 to hold the window still, and through spiral balance spring 170 which counterbalances the window. The sequence of brake spring 140, balance spring 170 and winding drum 180, along shaft 120 from its handle end, is said to aid assembly and to place the two cable runs extending from drum 180 in a better position relative to the window pane.
Patent GB-2349747-A (GB)
Title: A clip-on electromagnetic shield for a mobile phone's antenna
Inventor: WONG WING KEI
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 1999-05-06
Abstract: An electromagnetic shield 10 shields a mobile phone user's head from electromagnetic radiation emitted by the phone's antenna (50 fig 6). The shield is attached to the antenna by means of a clip 28. The shield is formed from a folded sheet 20. The material of the sheet may be metal (eg copper) and the metal may contain magnetic material. The shield may be painted and the paint may contain metallic powder (eg copper and/or aluminium). A metal stud 32 of brass is fitted to the upper end 34 of the shield 10. The shield 10 may be telescopic so as to screen the radiation emitted from a telescopic aerial.
Patent GB-2341360-A (GB)
Title: Rear window engagement mechanism for a hard-top vehicle
Inventor: SCHENK BERNHARD
IPC: B60J7/14
Filed: 1999-09-06
Abstract: A hard-top vehicle with front-roof part 1, a rear-roof part 2 provided with a fixed rear window3, lateral main links 16 for moving the roof parts, and lateral vehicle pillars 5. The rear window has a frame 4 by which it is pivotable relative to the pillars, said frame having lateral arresting elements 7, in its top and bottom regions, with clamping elements 8 and 9 connected to the vehicle pillars, for acting on the arresting elements, to clamp the rear window to the vehicle pillars. The clamping elements are provided with actuating devices 11, also connected to the vehicle pillars. The clamping elements may consist of a rotary latch 9 acting on one arresting element, and a slide 8 acting on the other arresting element, and may be provided with a common actuating means in the form of a double-acting piston 12 with push and pull rods 13.
Patent GB-2340377-A (GB)
Title: Litter bins
Inventor: BRADY DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A24F19/00
Filed: 1999-02-17
Abstract: A cigarette litter bin is provided that includes a mounting element (2) and a receiver element (4). The receiver (4) is, in use, attached to the mounting element (2) by a number of projecting formations (10) engaging with a number of apertures (18). A biasing means (9) biases the receiver (4) away from the mounting element (2). The advantage of the bin is that it is faster to remove and replace the receiver from/onto the mounting element (2) than known cigarette litter bins.
Patent GB-2349010-A (GB)
Title: Variable capo tasto
Inventor: THORNE MARTIN ROY
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 1999-11-25
Abstract: A capo tasto or head stop suitable for any stringed instrument is capable of holding notes or chord shapes independent of the player, said note selection being set beforehand by the player for a given piece of music. A bar 1 is held firmly across the neck of the instrument by a collar around the rear of the instrument neck. The bar is positioned by means of two flexible jaws 7 that allow for placement at different positions along the instrument neck. By the provision of a lug or step 8 positioned on each flexible jaw, the bar is maintained clear of the fingerboard to prevent contact between bar and strings. The bar is furnished with arms 4 fitted with pressure pads 5 that can move laterally through the bar to both left and right thus depressing strings across a plurality of semitones, thus making it possible to hold down individual strings across a range of note or fret positions whilst still allowing the musician access to all other possible finger positions on the fingerboard. The present invention is not limited to a fretted instrument, nor is it limited to operating across one fret alone, but is capable of spanning several frets, or intervals in the case of fretless instruments. It is also capable of attachment to stringed instruments fitted with pairs of strings such as twelve-string guitar or mandolin. The invention can be applied to instrument necks of differing shapes and sizes, from e.g. a mandolin to a double bass.
Patent GB-2358854-A (GB)
Title: A font for serving alcoholic beverages
Inventor: CASWELL FRANCIS BRIAN
IPC: B67D1/16
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A brass font 10 suitable for mounting on a bar top 28 and serving alcoholic beverages comprises two pieces 12, 14 which are coupled so as to define a cavity 26 through which beverage can be delivered to the tap(s) 16. Couplings 18, 20, 22, 24 between the two pieces are detachable, permitting access to the interior of the font for maintenance, etc. The pieces 12, 14 may be castings of metal, e.g. brass or chrome. Beverage is preferably conducted through the font 10 by way of tubing (not shown). Cooling tubing may also be included which extends through the font 10 up to the point at which the beverage conducting tubing is connected to the tap 16. The cavity 26 may be insulated with foam, and a flow controller may be positioned within the cavity. The font 10 may receive more than one tap (50, 52, 54, fig.4) mounted on a manifold. A clamp 30 for clamping the font 10 to the bar top 28 comprises at least two pieces 12, 14 and has a cavity through which beverages can be delivered to the font 10.
Patent HU-T62089-A (HU)
Inventor: PONTICELLI MARTIN
IPC: G01N21/59
Filed: 1992-09-18
Abstract: Die Meßeinrichtung weist eine Beleuchtungsanordnung (1), einen von dieser bestrahlten Probenbereich (2) und eine Meßanordnung (5) zur Detektierung von durch eine im Probenbereich (2) befindliche Probe beeinflußter Strahlung auf. Die Beleuchtungsanordnung (1) ist mit mehreren unabhängigen Beleuchtungsquellen (8′) versehen, die über separate Zuleitungen (9′) und Schaltelemente (10′) zur Linearitätsüberprüfung der Einrichtung selektiv einzeln oder gemeinsam betreibbar sind.
Patent HU-T72700-A (HU)
Title: Method for in vitro quantitative assessment of protein activity related multidrug resistance of tumors in biological samples
Inventor: SARKADI BALAZS
IPC: C12Q1/44
Filed: 1994-08-31
Abstract: The invention generally features a rapid, quantitative method of diagnosing multi-drug resistance in a patient. The method involves (a) exposing cells of a biological specimen to a calcein compound, the calcein compound becoming fluorescent in the cell; and (b) measuring calcein compound accumulating in the specimen cells relative to control cells, reduced calcein accumulation in specimen cells relative to control cells indicating the presence of multi-drug resistance in the biological specimen. The method is useful for diagnosing multi-drug resistance in patients undergoing drug therapy, e.g., chemotherapeutic or antibiotic therapy.
Patent HU-T73493-A (HU)
Title: Salts and complexes of n,n`-bis(dicarboxy-methyl)-1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diaza-cyclooctadekane derivatives, ad pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Inventor: VARGA LASZLO
IPC: C07F3/04
Filed: 1990-01-16
Abstract: The invention relates to partially novel metal complexes, salts and double salts of 1,4,10,13-tetraoxa-7,16-diazacyclooctadecane compounds of formula (I), wherein Q<1> and Q<2> mean hydrogen or a group of formula (III), in the groups of formula (III) the R substituents independently represent hydrogen, a C1-5 straight or branched chain alkyl group, a C2-5 straight or branched chain alkenyl group, phenyl or phenyl-C1-5alkyl group, the two latter ones optionally being substituted on their aromatic part by one or more halogen(s), C1-5alkyl, C1-5alkoxy, cyano or nitro group(s), with the proviso that at least one of Q<1> and Q<2> is other than hydrogen; Me stands for an alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal or transition metal ion; q is 0 or 1; M and N, independently from each other, stand for hydrogen or an alkaline metal, alkaline earth metal or optionally substituted ammonium ion; m, n and p are integers each being equal to the charge of M, N or Me, respectively; s and r are, independently from each other, 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, with the proviso that (i) r, s and q cannot simultaneously be 0; and (ii) the number of hydrogens in the meaning of M or N may be 0, 1 or 2, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. The compounds and compositions according to the invention can be used for the decorporation of metal ions, mainly radioactive isotopes such as radioactive strontium or cerium being harmful to the living organism. The active agents according to the invention exert their effects either in intravenous or local, transdermal or rectal route of administration.
Patent IL-69687-A (IL)
Title: Three-dimensional reticulated structure with rods having tapered ends
IPC: E04B1/19
Filed: 1983-09-07
Abstract: @ A three-dimensional reticulated structure or space lattice structure is formed of metal rods (1) tapered at their ends so that the loss of cross-section leads to a thickening of the tubular wall (2) of the rod, whereby it can be threaded at its ends (1a) by removal of material without losing mechanical strength. This is preferably attained by coining through at least six successive passes in dies of increasingly smaller dimensions. The knots or junctions are bored metal cups (3), said rods (1) converging into the bores thereof and being fixed simply by bolts (4). A plug (7) of concrete reinforced with steel fibres closes the base of the cup (3) while allowing its reopening for inspection and maintenance, and provides further mechanical strength to the assembly.
Patent IL-96177-A (IL)
Title: Colored contact lens having very natural appearance
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 1990-10-30
Abstract: A colored contact lens having a very natural appearance is disclosed. The inventive lens has a non-opaque pupil section and iris section that is at least partially opaque and comprised of two portions. A first portion, generally located on the outside of the iris section, has a first shade. A second portion, generally located on the inside of the iris section has a second shade. A jagged border separates the two portions. A third iris section and second jagged border are also disclosed. In some embodiments portions of the iris section may be non-opaque.
Patent JP-S58129289-A (JP)
Inventor: GOTOU HIROSHI
IPC: F16K17/00
Filed: 1982-01-27
Abstract: (57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。
Patent JP-2000205279-A (JP)
Title: Rolling bearing
Inventor: HAYASHIDA KAZUNORI
IPC: C04B41/87
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rolling bearing having different characteristics such as abrasive resistance, current carrying property, etc., for different purposes of use. SOLUTION: Diamondlike carbon films 5 are formed on at least either of the raceways of bearing rings 1 and 2 and the surfaces of rolling elements 3, and a graphite structure and diamond structure to form the carbon films 5 are set to a specific proportion. If for example, the diamondlike carbon film is controlled so that the share of the diamond structure is comparatively less, the current carrying property heightens while the abrasive resistance shows a lowering tendency, and if management is made so that the share of the diamond structure is comparatively large, the abrasive resistance increases while the current carrying property exhibits a lowering tendency.
Patent JP-H02189236-A (JP)
Title: Car speed controller
Inventor: ABE TOMOAKI
IPC: B60K31/02
Filed: 1989-01-19
Abstract: PURPOSE:To realize constant-speed running on a rough road safely by reducing a car speed when a slip factor comes off the specified slip factor range during the constant-speed running, while decreasing a target car speed of the constant- speed running to some extent, and having it automatically compensated to speed in accord with a road surface. CONSTITUTION:At time of constant-speed running control, each rotational speed of front wheels 27, 28 is calculated on the basis of each output of wheel speed sensors 29, 30 at a throttle control unit 24, and the mean value of these speeds is operated, thereby finding a vehicle speed, and opening of a throttle valve 5 is controlled so as to cause this vehicle speed to become the target ce speed set by a speed setter. In addition, each wheel speed of rear wheels 31, 32 is found out on the basis of each output of wheel speed sensors 49, 50, and a slip factor is calculated from the said vehicle speed and wheel speed. When this slip factor has come off the specified slip factor range, the throttle valve 5 is rotated in the closing direction and a car speed is reduced, while a target car speed of the constant-speed running is decreased to some extent, thus it is automatically compensated to speed in accord with a road surface.
Patent JP-S56107623-A (JP)
Title: Automatic equalizer
Inventor: MATSUSHIMA TOSHIAKI
IPC: H03H21/00
Filed: 1980-01-31
Abstract: PURPOSE:To facilitate a miniaturization of hardware constitution for an automatic equalizer, by applying properly a logarithm and exponent transformations to the signal within the automatic equalizer and then replacing the multiplication/division with the addition/subtraction. CONSTITUTION:The decision 5 is given based on the prescribed presumed value to the result obtained by adding 3 the results obtained by multiplying the tap load by each tap output of the delay line 1 with taps that makes pass the input signals. Then the tap load is controlled in accordance with the result of decision, thus eliminating the intercode interference of the input signal. The multiplication/division between the two signals in such automatic equalizer is carried out by giving the exponent transformation 22 to the result obtained by giving the logarithm transformation 21 and then addition to the two signals.
Patent JP-H04235230-A (JP)
Title: Production of high purity metallic chromium
Inventor: FUJINUMA TATSUHIKO
IPC: C22B34/32
Filed: 1991-01-07
Abstract: PURPOSE:To produce high purity metallic chromium minimal in the contents of nonmetallic impurities, such as S, O, and N. CONSTITUTION:First crushed crude metallic chromium is heated to 800-1400 deg.C in an inert-gas atmosphere and an easily sulfidizable metal is added to this metallic chromium. Then, the resulting mixture is subjected, directly or after mixed with carbon material or chromium carbide, to heating in vacuum or in an inert-gas atmosphere and S, N, and O are degassed and removed, by which respective impurities mentioned above can be removed as far as possible.
Patent JP-S57124554-A (JP)
Title: Direct rolling type continuous casting machine for metallic sheet
Inventor: KADOI JIYUN
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 1981-01-27
Abstract: PURPOSE:To control the width and length of the flow of molten metal arbitrarily by providing swash plates which receive the molten metal columns flowing down from pouring nozzles and normalize the same right above water-cooled nozzles, and ejecting gases from the gas jet nozzles provided opposite to the side end faces of the flow of the normalized beltlike molten metal. CONSTITUTION:The columns of the molten metal 3 flowing down from pouring nozzles 4 fall onto the top parts of swash plates 10, and flow down along the surfaces of the swash plates, whereby they are normalized. At this time, gases are ejected from the gas jet nozzles 11 provided opposite to the sides of the plates 10, and the spreading of the flow of the molten metal 3 flowing on the plates 10 is limited by the dynamic pressure of the gases. Hence, the width and length of the solidified shells 9 formed on the circumferential surfaces of water- cooled rolls 1, 1' are controlled uniformly. It is possible to control the width of the flow of the molten metal 3 and to control the width and length of a metallic sheet 5 to be cast and rolled arbitrarily by controlling the pressure of the gases to be injected.
Patent JP-S63178760-A (JP)
Title: Snubber energy regeneration circuit for chopper
Inventor: KAWAI TAKAFUMI
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 1987-01-20
Abstract: PURPOSE:To improve the efficiency of a device, by storing the energy of a main circuit wiring inductance in a snubber capacitor, and by regenerating the energy with LC resonance together with the inductance of a current transformer. CONSTITUTION:DC power from a DC power source 2 is applied to an inductive load 5 via a main circuit wiring inductance 3 and a GTO thyristor 4, and by changing the ratio of the ON/OFF-time of the GTO thyristor 4, power applied to the load 5 is regulated. When the GTO thyristor 4 is turned OFF, then the energy of said inductance 3 is stored in a snubber capacitor 12 via a snubber diode 11. The stored energy LC-resonates together with this capacitor and the inductance of a current transformer 20, and is shifted to a second capacitor 24. This charged energy is regenerated to the DC power source 2 via a wiring inductance 25.