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Patent GB-2318462-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle battery charging
Inventor: RICHTER GEROLF
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: In a method for charging a battery from a generator, particularly a lead acid starter battery in a motor vehicle, the generator output voltage is controlled in dependence on the charge state of the battery as determined from a measurement of the no-load voltage of the battery at substantially the instant of zero crossing of the fluctuating current flowing in the battery. The no-load voltage is determined at the current zero crossing or within a period of from 0.1 ms to 1 ms from a zero crossing. If there is no zero crossing over a prolonged period, a zero crossings are enforced at characteristic intervals (eg. 0.1 to 10 min. - preferably about 1 min.) by briefly disconnecting the load or generator. An upper mean of the no-load voltage may be determined from a plurality of measurements of the no-load voltage during zero crossings after charging, and a lower mean may determined from measurements after discharging. The generator voltage may be increased if both the upper mean and the lower mean are dropping, or decreased if both the upper and lower means are rising. If the upper mean and lower mean behave differently from one another, the generator voltage is not changed.
Patent GB-2319397-A (GB)
Title: A mounting structure for a printed circuit board
Inventor: KINUYAMA HIROTO
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1997-10-13
Abstract: A metal housing for a printed circuit board has on its side walls mounting structures (3) which are formed by cutting the structure out of the wall such that the structure has a narrow portion (3a) attached at one end to the wall and a wide portion (3b) attached to the other end of the narrow portion and arranged to be pushed into resilient contact with the wall when the circuit board is mounted in position. The circuit board rests on a retaining section (3c) and may engage with the narrow portion by means of a recess in the periphery of the board (see Fig.1). An aperture (3d) allows a conductive layer at the periphery of the circuit board to be soldered to the structure. Applications include TV equipment.
Patent GB-2318843-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for thermal expansion in a continuously-variable transmission
Inventor: MINAGAWA YUUSUKE
IPC: F16H15/38
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: In a continuously-variable transmission in which a target speed change ratio is set according to the running condition of a vehicle, a sensor is provided for detecting the temperature of the CVT and a correction is applied to compensate for any error which would be present in the actual ratio set by the control system as a result of the effects of differential thermal expansion of components of the transmission. In the construction described trunnions 50a, supporting pivotable rollers in a toroidal disc CVT, are controlled by a stepper motor 61 through a valve 60 which has a follow-up connection 66, 67 to a trunnion. The housing of the transmission is of aluminium alloy and the trunnion and other parts which transmit mechanical force are of iron alloy, resulting in the differential thermal expansion. The CVT may instead be of the V-belt type.
Patent GB-2321023-A (GB)
Title: Beating food products
Inventor: BOLOGNINI ISIDORO
IPC: A47J43/10
Filed: 1997-12-31
Abstract: A beating device comprises a body 3 which is inserted into a body 2 and a beating means 4 which can be reciprocally moved within the two connected bodies to beat a food product in a mixing bowl (6, Figure 5). The beating means includes a rod 7 having a handle 9, a beating disk 10 with holes 11 and a beating disk 12 with larger holes 13. A gasket 15 acts to absorb shock as the rod is lifted and lowered through guide 14 during the beating of the food product. Depending on the density of the food product either teeth 20 (Figure 2) or teeth 19 (Figure 3) of body 3 can be inserted into body 2.
Patent GB-2321722-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with heating and ventilation
Inventor: FAUST EBERHARD
IPC: B60N2/56
Filed: 1998-01-27
Abstract: A vehicle seat with cushions 13, 14, a ventilation device 23 for cushion ventilation, and a heating device 27 for cushion heating. The seat has a control unit 34 which is connected, on the input side, to a temperature sensor 32 arranged in the cushion 14 and, on the output side, to the electrical circuits of the ventilation device 23 and heating device 27. If cushion surface temperatures, measured by the temperature sensor, are above a predetermined value, said control unit 34 switches on the ventilation device 23 or switches it over to a higher output stage, and/or switches off the heating device 27 or switches it over to a lower heating output. Conversely, if cushion surface temperatures are below said predetermined value, said control unit 34 switches off the ventilation device or switches it over to a lower output stage, and/or switches on the heating device or switches it over to a higher output stage. The predetermined value may be the seat occupant's body temperature. The control unit 34 may further be connected to a moisture meter 33, so that the ventilation air is also controlled to maintain maximum capacity for absorbing moisture.
Patent GB-2324557-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic Cone
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN PAUL
IPC: E01F9/012
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: A traffic cone is collapsible using interlocking sectional pieces for traffic safety, public safety and the like. The structure is secured using a moulded slit and ball method, up to 12 of these may be required on each section, enabling it to be deployed and collapsed with ease. The ball devices are positioned near the top of each section such that when deployed the base of the inner section 'sits' on the ball. When the cone is collapsed the sections fall into each other and drop either inside the base or on top of the base, depending on which base used. Each sectional piece would have a detachable bottom with drain hole. This enables the cone to be collapsed in an orderly fashion. A detachable cap may be used to secure sections, in base during transit and storage. There may be a hole with a bung in the base so that it can be filled with a weighty material.
Patent GB-2337707-A (GB)
Title: Puzzles
Inventor: WILKINSON TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 1998-05-26
Abstract: A puzzle comprises a cubical container and a set of cubes which fills all the spaces bar one. The puzzle may be manipulated to change the aspect of each of the sides of the puzzle as viewed through the walls of the container.
Patent GB-2328232-A (GB)
Title: A device for releasing a christmas tree from a subsea wellhead
Inventor: WHYTE RONALD NORRIS
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 1998-08-15
Abstract: An engagement device (50) connected to the lower face of a christmas tree for engaging/disengaging a stabbing pin (52) connected to a wellhead release mechanism comprises a movement mechanism (56) and an engagement arrangement (54). A piston (2), ram shaft (4) and balance rod (5) are connected together with the piston (2) being moveable within a hydraulic fluid chamber (8). The balance rod (5) has a larger external diameter than the ram shaft (4), thus the lower face of piston (2) presents a larger cross-sectional area to the hydraulic fluid in the chamber (8) than the upper face. This leads to a greater force being exerted on the lower face (i.e. the pulling direction). To disconnect a christmas tree from the subsea wellhead, four engagement devices (50) synchronously engage and then pull each stabbing pin. Hydraulic fluid introduced into chamber (8) through adaptor (22a) forces the engagement arrangement towards the stabbing pins. Hydraulic fluid in a second chamber (48) urges a collet piston (28) downwards (to the left as shown). This causes collets (36) to engage the stabbing pins. Introducing fluid at a high pressure into chamber (8) through adaptor (22b) causes piston (2) and the rest of the engagement arrangement including the collet housing (26) to move upwards resulting in the stabbing pins being pulled out of engagement with a spring locking mechanism (not shown).
Patent GB-2332604-A (GB)
Title: A financial transaction processing system providing reliable and secure transmission of information over the internet
Inventor: BENNETT WILLIAM E
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: A financial transaction processing system comprises at least one local computer system which in response to a user input or event 31 generates a request 32 handled by an Input/Output Application Program Interface (API) 33 to generate a data buffer 34 that is optionally encrypted and forwarded to a message handling client API 37 which creates a client object 38 containing the data buffer. A store and forward transport mechanism 39 receives and queues client objects for transmission to remote servers 40 over the Internet. A message handling server receives client objects over the Internet and determines a destination from data contained in the client object. A map server function running on a remote computer system extracts the data buffer and invokes an appropriate message handler. The remote computer system receives data from the message handler translated into a protocol and data format of the remote computer. The system electronically integrates data captured from heterogeneous information systems and transmits it reliably and securely over the Internet.
Patent GB-2329232-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor for taps
Inventor: HOWARD BARRY
IPC: F16K11/02
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: An adaptor which is installed between a tap body 10 and its spindle housing 11a comprises a body 2 provided with a further water outlet 4b, a central bore and a piston 3, which piston has a hollow bore and is in fluid contact with outlet 4b. The piston is actuated by the action of the spindle between an open position in which fluid flows from inlet 10a to normal delivery spout 10b and a closed position in which the base of the piston 8 seals the water inlet 10a from the normal delivery spout 10b. Reopening the tap is by turning the spindle so that water pressure lifts the piston.The further water outlet may feed a shower.
Patent GB-2330806-A (GB)
Title: Bumper corner for a wheel loader engine end frame
Inventor: AVIS SCOTT D
IPC: B60R19/04
Filed: 1998-09-22
Abstract: An rear engine end frame 14 for a compact wheel loader 10 has an engine compartment 28 with open corners behind the rear wheels 22 of the loader 10. The open corners are closed by wraparound bumper corners 32 made from relatively heavy metal castings that serve as counterweights as well as bumper corners. The bumper corners 32 are detachably mounted to the engine compartment to permit ready access to the ends of the transversely mounted engine 30 and to other components located in the rear corners of the engine compartment 28.
Patent GB-2338277-A (GB)
Title: Clutch control system.
Inventor: ATWAL LAKBIR
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 1999-02-09
Abstract: A friction clutch control system for a motor vehicle includes an engine speed sensor 24, a vehicle/gearbox input shaft speed sensor 29, a gear ratio selection sensor 23 and parking and foot brake release sensors 26, 27. The control system causes the clutch 11 to partially engage upon release of the brakes when, prior to release of the brakes, the vehicle is substantially at rest with the brakes applied, a gear ratio is selected and the engine speed is below a predetermined value. The system provides 'creep' to assist while starting on a gradient. The clutch is disengaged to reduce wear after 0.5 to 4 seconds from cessation of braking force if torque does not rise above the creep value. The clutch may also disengage after cessation of braking if the accelerator is not depressed and the engine speed falls below a threshold speed.
Patent GB-2335309-A (GB)
Title: Forming and cleaning semiconductor wafers
Inventor: YAGI HIDEAKI
IPC: H01L21/306
Filed: 1999-03-08
Abstract: A process for producing a semiconductor device, comprises: forming a metal wiring pattern on a semiconductor wafer, arranging a plurality of such semiconductor wafers on a carrier 1 and cleaning them with a cleaning solution preferably containing fluorine, rotating the cleaned semiconductor wafers on the carrier at a high speed to fling off the cleaning solution adhering to the semiconductor wafers by centrifugal force, and rinsing the semiconductor wafers with pure water. The cleaning solution, pure water and possibly hot inert gas are introduced by sprays 4. Foreign matter and residues appearing in the step of formation of metal wiring pattern can be removed without incurring corrosion of the metal wiring.
Patent GB-2348553-A (GB)
Title: Network monitoring system
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G08B29/02
Filed: 1999-03-23
Abstract: A system for monitoring a distribution network has a plurality of remote transmitters each of which normally sends a low frequency narrow bandwidth signal to a central receiver over the network power lines at a characteristic frequency. When a line fault occurs, the receiver detects loss of one or more signals and is able to deduce the location of the fault.
Patent GB-2335801-A (GB)
Title: Commutation brush having a cutoff member supported on a flat cap
Inventor: BERGER GUENTHER
IPC: H01R39/59
Filed: 1999-03-22
Abstract: A commutation brush 11 for electrical commutator machines has a wearing brush body 13 made of electrically conductive material. At the foot of the brush body 13 a contact face 131 for placing on the commutator 10 is formed. A cutoff member 17 is sunk into a bind hole 18 built axially into the head of the brush body so that when the brush body is wom, the cutoff member is exposed to a predetermined length and interrupts the power supply. A flat cap 14 covers the head of the brush body and is anchored to the body by means of claws 15, cut from the cap edge, which are pressed into recesses 16 in the brush body 13. The cutoff member 17 is supported on the flat cap 14.
Patent GB-2334003-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for an electronic pen
Inventor: NOTARIANNI LOUIS MICHAEL
IPC: B43K23/00
Filed: 1997-09-08
Abstract: An apparatus (10) is adapted to receive a mechanism (14), for example, such as a removable felt tipped marker insert, for use in a graphic input system. The apparatus comprises a housing (12), retaining mechanism (16) disposed within at least a portion of the housing and which is adapted for holding the mechanism.
Patent GB-2349221-A (GB)
Title: Electrical resistance sensor and apparatus for monitoring corrosion
Inventor: HEMBLADE BARRY
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 1999-04-19
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for monitoring the effect on a material of exposure to a fluid, and thereby monitoring the effect on a section of pipe (9) for carrying the fluid, comprises a sensor element (51) exposed to the fluid and formed as a ring of the material coaxially mounted within, but electrically insulated from, the section of pipe (9). Changes in the electrical resistance of the sensor element (51) are monitored. The apparatus may comprise a reference element (31) electrically insulated from the pipe (9), electrically connected in series to the sensor element (51) and protected from exposure to the fluid. The elements may both be made from the same material as the pipe (9) and, as they are contained within it, experience the same temperature and pressure variations as the pipe (9). Thus a change in the resistance of the sensor element (51) caused by corrosion/erosion by the fluid accurately indicates the degree of corrosion/erosion of the pipe (9).
Patent GB-2352286-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device for a steering column
Inventor: BOBERRA DANIEL
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 1999-07-19
Abstract: A clamping device 10 for the steering column of a motor vehicle comprises a first bracket 12 having a pair of spaced arms 24, each arm having an elongate aperture 28, the apertures being substantially aligned; a second bracket 14 having a pair of spaced arms 18, each arm having an elongate aperture 22, the apertures being substantially aligned; each arm of the first bracket being positioned adjacent one of the arms of the second bracket; and a clamping mechanism 30 including a bolt member 78 having an enlarged head 84 and a threaded shank 82 extending through the apertures in the arms of the first and second brackets. A nut 80 is threaded on the shank and a pivotable member 42,44 having a cam surface 52 is mounted on the shank. A cam 46 is rotatably mounted on the shank and has a cam surface in engagement with the cam surface on the pivotable member, the pivotable member being rotatable relative to the cam between a clamped position of the clamping mechanism in which the arms of the bracket frictionally engage, and a release position in which the arms are frictionally disengaged. The clamping mechanism further includes a toothed surface on one of the arms of one of the brackets and having an aperture aligned with the aperture in the arm; and ball means 56,60 rotatably mounted on the shank, engaging the cam and being adjacent the toothed surface, the ball means having movable balls engaged with the toothed surface in the clamped position; and a spring 54 acting on the ball means to bias the balls away from the toothed surface in the release position.
Patent GB-2352526-A (GB)
Title: Stereo camera with reduced picture loss
Inventor: INABA MINORU
IPC: G03B35/10
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: A stereo camera which reduced loss of picture caused by the disagreement of photographing ranges between the right and left lenses. The distance Pl between the optical axes of the right and left photographing lenses 10R, 10L is set to be approximately midway between a distance Pl<SB>max</SB> between the optical axes at which the photographing ranges of the right and left photographing lenses come into agreement with each other at an infinite point and a distance Pl<SB>min</SB> between the optical axes at which the photographing ranges of the right and left photographing lenses come into agreement with each other at the shortest photographing distance. Also provided is a stereo camera with lenses, between the shortest photographing distance position and at least 1.2 mm less than the distance between the pictures centres apart. There is also a stereo camera where the distance between the lenses is between the shortest photographing distance position and an infinite photographing position. In addition there is a stereo camera with an optical or magnetic device for recording photographing position data on the film.
Patent GB-2353258-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft wheel rotator
Inventor: GROVES SIMON
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 1999-08-17
Abstract: The aircraft wheel rotator is connected to the landing gear of an aircraft and comprises a shroud plate 4, defining a diffuser 7, and vanes 5, attached to or forming part of a wheel rim 3. When the undercarriage is lowered, the shroud plate deflects the oncoming air over the vanes to cause the wheels to rotate. The speed of rotation can be adjusted by altering the position of the deflector plate. The position of the deflector plate and hence the speed of rotation of the wheels with respect to the oncoming air can be adjusted mechanically and locked in position. Alternatively, the position of the deflector plate can be altered automatically, and the wheel speed monitored and controlled so that speed of the periphery of the tyre is equal to the runway speed when landing.
Patent GB-2352232-A (GB)
Title: Carton having a leaflet
Inventor: NOUTCH JOHN
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: A carton has a leaflet held in place by an adhesive and covered by a folded over flap. The leaflet is preferably removable by means of a tamper evidence tab.
Patent GB-2353229-A (GB)
Title: Design modification of compressed air refrigeration air dryers
Inventor: MOREL PAUL GORDON
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1999-08-18
Abstract: Modifications to the compressed air pipework of refrigeration air dryers in order to allow the installation of compressed air filters. This to permit the filters to operate at the low and fairly constant compressed air temperature found within refrigeration air dryers. This will improve filter performance. It will permit normally lubricated compressors passing compressed air through the modified refrigeration air dryers and in line filters to become an approved solution where currently they may be unacceptable due to high oil carryover in the compressed air.
Patent GB-2344411-A (GB)
Title: Composite armour material
Inventor: BOOS STEPHEN J E
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 1999-10-15
Abstract: A composite armour material comprises an outer layer of steel material with a hardness between 47 ad 54 (Rockwell "C") and an inner layer of steel material with a hardness of between 28 and 36 (Rockwell "C") and a fracture toughness of 3.6 - 6.5 J/mm. The outer layer absorbs the ballistic impact of a projectile, and the inner layer absorbs the blast. The two layers are bonded together, preferably with a synthetic resin bonder such as a polysulphide based material or a polyurethane based material. A further layer of a composite of high tensile fibres together with a ductile polymer binder may be held in place adjacent to the inner layer, such that the material can stretch to trap any shrapnel which may penetrate the inner layer. A further outermost layer of applique material may also be attached, comprising two layers of mild steel sandwiching a layer of ceramic tiles.
Patent GB-2355961-A (GB)
Title: An automatic writing instrument having a series of capped writing elements
Inventor: CHUANG CHENG-HUA
IPC: B43K21/00
Filed: 1999-11-05
Abstract: The instrument includes a series of writing elements 6 arranged one behind the other. Each writing element comprises a tip portion 12 at the front end and a cap 14 having a hole 16 for receiving therein the tip portion of an adjacent writing element. The forward writing elements are received in the lower end of the instrument body 2 which includes an outlet 18 for holding the foremost writing element 20. An inner tube 4 receives the other writing elements. Depressing the inner tube 4 against spring 8 causes the foremost writing element 20 to be replaced by the following writing element and the discharge of the foremost writing element 6 from the inner tube 4. The instrument body may include a locking mechanism (51,Fig 8) for fixing the inner tube 4 in the lower position when depressed.
Patent GB-2356356-A (GB)
Title: Electric powered vehicle and slotless track.
Inventor: NICHOLLS JOHN MARK
IPC: A63H18/16
Filed: 1999-11-17
Abstract: A model vehicle runs on a running surface which comprises a substrate (10) having an array of contact pins (12), the tops of the contact pins forming one electrode and the sides of the contact pins forming a second electrode. The model vehicle comprises wheels (20,22) for running over the running surface, an electrically powered drive means, a first pick-up (24) for engaging the tops of the contact pins (12), and a second pick-up (28) for engaging the sides of the contact pins.
Patent GB-2349708-A (GB)
Title: Imaging element with a fuser layer
Inventor: BOURDELAIS ROBERT PAUL
IPC: G03C1/79
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to colour print paper with silver halide layers in which fusible layer 18, 38 is applied to the back or a laminated support (eg. a biaxially oriented film) and then anti-static, writable layer 20, 40 is applied to the fusible layer so as to enable two colour print papers to be joined by heat splicing. Fusible layer 18, 38 preferably comprises polyethyleneimine. A method of fusing two such papers together is also disclosed.