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Patent GB-2268299-A (GB)
Title: Radio pager displaying transmission message
Inventor: KUDOH KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1993-06-30
Abstract: In a radio display pager, a message and a call number of message destination (both entered at keyboard 10) are transmitted from a speaker 9 in the form of an audible frequency data signal via telephone to a paging network. Receiving a transmission radio wave emitted from the network, the pager extracts therefrom a call number and a message to compare these items with the own call number, or the call number of message destination and message stored in its memory 8. When a match results from the latter, the call number of message destination and the message are displayed on an LCD 7. This guarantees confirmation of the contents of the call number and the message sent from the pager and transmission thereof from the paging network. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280605-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic tinted gels
Inventor: LANGLOIS ANNE
IPC: A61Q1/02
Filed: 1993-08-03
Abstract: A tinted cosmetic composition is in the form of an aqueous gel comprising 0.1% to 20% by weight each of water dispersible polymer-treated pigment and a hydrophilic gelling agent. Glycerine is an optional component. Pigment is preferably a polyester or polyesteramide treated pigment. Typical pigments are iron oxides, talc, zeolite, kaolin and or -TiO2 or organic pigments e.g. phthalocyanines, toluidene red. Gellant may be a cellulose ether, PVP, PVA or a gum.
Patent GB-2272531-A (GB)
Title: Angle measuring device
Inventor: EVATT PAUL DENNIS
IPC: G01B3/56
Filed: 1993-11-12
Abstract: An angle measuring device is intended to enable two surfaces, lines or members which are angularly displaced from one another to have the extent of the angular displacement measured. The device includes two elongate elements 10, 11 which are pivoted together at one end to be adjusted as to their angular orientation. One of the elements carries an angular scale and the other carries visual indicating means (a window 19) for determining the relative angular orientation between the two elements. There may be a transducer, eg a potentiometer, to operate electronic angle indication means, e.g. an LCD display. The device finds application in the building trade or in producing drawings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285415-A (GB)
Title: Rowing boat hull with reduced friction.
Inventor: JONAS JOHN HAROLD
IPC: B63B1/38
Filed: 1994-01-11
Abstract: A rowing boat has means to provide a high volume of air to the under surface of its hull. Typically, the air is provided by a plurality of downwardly directed fans 14 operated by the rowers 12. Preferably half of the fans are powered during the main pulling stroke of the rowers, with the remaining fans being operated by a form of stored energy device during the return stroke. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287657-A (GB)
Title: Hurdle
Inventor: PAYNE JEFFERY
IPC: A63K3/04
Filed: 1994-03-01
Abstract: A Hurdle comprising of a frame 1 for holding an upper portion of upstanding brush like material 4, a trough 5 for holding a lower portion of the upstanding brush; a securing device for securing the upstanding brush like material inside the trough and stabilising legs 2, 3 to stabilise the hurdle. A take-off ramp 6 may be provided and this may be attached to the frame and may have an additional covering of birch. The hurdle may be formed of several sections as described above and may be movable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276466-A (GB)
Title: Optical grating device
Inventor: KERSHAW STEPHEN VINCENT
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: A wavelength-selective arrangement interacts with optical radiation propagating in a transmission medium (8). The arrangement comprises a selector member (2) made of a polar organic material which exhibits piezoelectric properties, the selector member having an interaction surface for interacting with the radiation. The selector member (2) is provided with means (3, 3a) for propagating surface acoustic waves along the interaction surface (4) so as to create a grating and thereby determine its inter-acting properties in relation to the wavelength of the radiation, in a selectively variable manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281689-A (GB)
Title: Disposable spoon
Inventor: MICHELENA CAMPOS JAVIER
IPC: A47G21/04
Filed: 1994-07-21
Abstract: A disposable spoon comprises of an annular element (6) of rigid or semi-rigid material, for example cardboard or plastic, which is extended longitudinally by means of a flexible joint (5) into a laminar body (10) of a deformable nature, for example glazed paper or plastic, and of a shape similar to that of the annular element on to which it will be folded, and a handle (3) with a groove (4) for attaching it to the superimposed assembly of the annular element and the laminar element, <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283200-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulation apparatus and process
Inventor: STROUD NORMAN STAFFORD
IPC: A61K9/48
Filed: 1993-12-16
Abstract: A continuous solvent free gelatin encapsulation apparatus and process includes an oil roll bank assembly (20) for applying a controlled amount of a food-approved lubricant to a first side of the gelatin ribbon and an applicator guide bar assembly (40) for applying a controlled amount of food-approved lubricant to a second side of the gelatin ribbon. Two opposing food-approved lubricant coated gelatin ribbons are then united in a die assembly (50) to form gelatin capsules which are then dried and recovered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287937-A (GB)
Title: Producing 3,4-dihydroxyphthalic acid
Inventor: SUEMORI AKIO
IPC: C12P7/42
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: There is disclosed a method for producing 3,4-dihydroxyphthalic acid, comprising treating phthalic acid with a product which is obtained by treating the cell membrane fraction of microorganism bacterial bodies capable of converting phthalic acid to 3,4-dihydroxyphthalic acid with a condensate of polyethylene oxide with a higher alcohol, thereby converting the phthalic acid to 3,4-dihydroxyphthalic acid. According to the method, only 3,4-dihydroxyphthalic acid, which is an intermediary metabolite, can be produced efficiently in a process of biodegrading phthalic acid with a microorganism.
Patent GB-2289098-A (GB)
Title: Anti-lock brake system for a road vehicle
Inventor: RESCH REINHARD
IPC: B60T8/42
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: An anti-lock brake system for a road vehicle, in which brake(s) can be controlled automatically to maintain dynamic stability of the vehicle, and in which full braking is initiated automatically when the brake pedal is actuated at a speed above a threshold, comprises a pedal-position sensor 21, and a pressure sensor 102 for the front-axle brake circuit. The system is normally operated manually via the pedal, but when the pedal speed exceeds the threshold a valve (42, figure 1a) is operated automatically by output signals from ECU 22 to supply atmospheric pressure into the drive-pressure space for full braking. For a supplementary or sole supply of front-axle brake pressure, an auxiliary cylinder 59 is driven by an auxiliary-pressure source 94, e.g. for PAS or level control, via valves 92, 97 controlled by the ECU 22 in response to output signals from the pedal-position sensor and the pressure sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300345-A (GB)
Title: Shoe spike protector.
Inventor: ERICSON-VERSCHUEREN DORIS
IPC: A43B13/36
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: A foldable athletic shoe spike protector has a bottom portion (14), a body portion (16) and at least partly an elastomeric band (18). The bottom portion (14) includes a foldable part (11) and the body portion (16) forms a penetrative portion (30) for penetration and frictionally engagement of athletic shoe spikes. The elastomeric band is attached to the body portion and assists in securing the spike protector to an athletic shoe. Tabs (28) are attached to the elastomeric band (18) for stretching the band allowing an individual to engage and release the spike protector from an athletic shoe.
Patent GB-2287934-A (GB)
Title: Saline soluble vitreous inorganic fibres
Inventor: JUBB GARY ANTHONY
IPC: D06L1/00
Filed: 1993-01-15
Abstract: A saline soluble vitreous inorganic fibre has a composition meeting the criterion that the calculated sum of the free energies of hydration of the compounds that would or could be present at equilibrium is more negative than -10 kcal/100grams of composition and the percentage of non-bridging oxygens (NBO) in relation to the total oxygen is greater than 30% Ca, Mg and Sr and other divalent elements contribute 2N.B.O; Na, K and other monovalent elements contribute 1N.B.O, and Al and Ti contribute -1N.B.O. For silica compositions, the ratio of glass modifiers (e.g. CaO, Na2O, and K2O) to network workers (e.g. SiO2, P2O5, B2O3, and GeO2) is preferably less than 1.
Patent GB-2308319-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic separationin a magnetic fluid
Inventor: WATSON JAMES HENRY PETER
IPC: B03C1/32
Filed: 1995-12-21
Abstract: Paramagnetic particles of different saturation magnetisation are separated by subjecting a suspension of the particles in a paramagnetic fluid to a magnetic field of sufficient strength to saturate them magnetically. By selecting the magnetisation of the fluid, the particles are separated on the basis of how their individual saturation magnetisation compares to the magnetisation of the fluid; thus they may behave paramagnetically or diamagnetically. The magnetisation of the fluid may be controlled by altering the size of the applied field or the susceptibilty of the fluid. Preferably Vortex Magnetisation Separation is employed. The method is particularly suitable to sort synthetic diamonds using an aqueous solution of MnCl 2 , the impurities in the diamonds causing paramagnetic behaviour which aids separation. Diamonds with ferromagnetic impurities are removed by a sequential or simultaneous application of a magnetic field.
Patent GB-2300122-A (GB)
Title: House dust mite allergen control
Inventor: AIREY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61L2/22
Filed: 1996-04-24
Abstract: House dust mite allergens are controlled by coating a surface with a composition containing a material capable of binding small particles so as to immobilise allergens on the surface. Preferred binding materials are polysaccharides. Particularly suitable are water soluble polysaccharides such as hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose. The composition may also contain a wetting agent and a preservative.
Patent GB-2313146-A (GB)
Title: Brick refacing
Inventor: MELVIN GLENN
IPC: E04F13/02
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: Existing bricks which have been distorted by corrosion, over cladding, painting or other process applied to the wall surface and distorting its original appearance are refaced by removing any over cladding and chase out mortar to expose the individual bricks, coating the bricks in desired compatable material, and dispersing sand/aggregate to material to bind to the surface creating the desired finish to the bricks. Repoint to complete the process.
Patent GB-2304392-A (GB)
Title: Heated pipeline assembly
Inventor: AARSETH FINN
IPC: F16L9/19
Filed: 1996-08-13
Abstract: At least one pipeline 8 for transportation of substantially oil, gas and water, is arranged in a substantially cylindrical outer carrier pipe 1 having an outer and/or inner thermal insulation 2, and one or more longitudinally extending energy carriers 3, 4, 5, e.g. conductors extending in the longitudinal direction of said carrier pipe for the dissipation/transfer of heat directly and/or indirectly to said pipeline(s) 8 and thereby to the contents of said pipeline(s). The carrier pipe 1 or one or more pipeline(s) 8 may provide the current return path. Intermittent heating by the conductors 3, 4, 5 may take place, such also being used for electrical supply to other equipment.
Patent GB-2305087-A (GB)
Title: Fault tolerant remote procedure call system
Inventor: IMAI YUJI
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 1996-08-23
Abstract: When a client sends an RPC (remote procedure call) request that requests a server for a service, the client adds identification information to the RPC request. When an active server receives an RPC request, it stores the identification information thereof in a stable area that is not destroyed even if a defect takes place in the client or the server, and executes the requested service. When a defect takes place in the active server, the backup server takes over the process of the active server. A PALIB of the backup server compares the identification information of the RPC request resent from the client with the identification information in the stable area. When they match, the PALIB determines that the RPC request is redundant. The backup server performs a redundant process and sends back the correct result to the client.
Patent GB-2317591-A (GB)
Title: Folding Boat
Inventor: DOWLING JOHN EDMONDS
IPC: B63B7/08
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: A folding boat comprises at least two 3 dimensional rigid hull sections 1,2,3 hinged to one another and dimensioned and shaped such that when folded they fit inside one another to form a compact unit. An inflatable collar 4 is attachable to upper outwardly extending edges of the hull sections and when not in use is stored in folded form within the hull sections.
Patent GB-2306668-A (GB)
Title: Electroanalysis system using potentiometry with coulometric stripping
Inventor: MONINOT GILLES
IPC: G01N27/42
Filed: 1996-10-25
Abstract: The system determines electroactive, and especially ionized, species, in trace form, in a liquid sample, by potentiometry with coulometric stripping by employing a working electrode in electrical contact with the sample. A practically exhaustive electrolysis, or a practically exhaustive complexing with adsorption, of the electroactive species, is followed by a main coulometric stripping, and at least-two poststripping cycles each including a post-electrolysis step and a poststripping step. By a particular choice of the operating parameters in each of the steps, and of the measured parameters it is possible to determine automatically the equivalent mean chemical current, for example for oxidation, competing with the current applied to the working electrode, during the stripping stage; this being done directly from the liquid sample which is being analysed. As a result, the required concentration of the species is determined without previous calibration. Apparatus, including a three electrode 4, 8, 9 cell and a convection generator 10, 11, 12 is described.
Patent GB-2318891-A (GB)
Title: Co-processor for performing modular multiplication
Inventor: HOBSON RUSSELL DOMENIC
IPC: G06F7/72
Filed: 1996-10-31
Abstract: A co-processor (FIG. 2) for performing modular multiplication comprises: means for receiving B and N binary data streams (bstr, nstr); means for receiving a data value A; adder means (Add1, Add2), subtractor means (Sub1, Sub2, Sub3) and multiplier means (Mul1, Mul2) coupled to sequentially process the B and N binary data streams and the data value A to produce a modulo-reduced multiplication value (A*B) mod N; and exponentiation means (FIG. 6) comprising: random access memory (E-RAM) for holding an exponent value; parallel-serial interface means for receiving in parallel from the random access memory the exponent value and for producing therefrom a binary data stream the bit values of which control selection of squaring and multiply operations.
Patent GB-2303177-A (GB)
Title: Cooled exhaust gas recirculation system with load and ambient bypasses
Inventor: SHERIDAN TODD A
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 1996-04-01
Abstract: EGR induction supercharged or turbocharged internal combustion engine (1) having EGR and EGR cooling in which EGR cooling is obtained through jacket water coolers and/or an air-to-air aftercooler. EGR induction is obtained via either low pressure (ambient) induction to the system intake, or via venturi (15) or passive pump induction into the pressurized intake. Bypassing of the EGR cooler (19) is used to reduce condensation and fouling in the EGR cooler and to provide warmer air to reduce light load and cold ambient hydrocarbon production. A passive or catalyzed particulate trap (9) and crankshaft driven supercharger boosting system (8) are provided to address engine response deterioration and particulate increase problems associated with EGR.
Patent GB-2308410-A (GB)
Title: Uniflow-scavenged two-stroke i.c. engine cylinder head with four outlet valves and a lateral camshaft
Inventor: DUVINAGE FRANK
IPC: F01L1/26
Filed: 1996-12-11
Abstract: A cylinder head for a uniflow-scavenged two-stroke internal combustion engine, especially in motor vehicles, is provided with four gas flow control outlet valves 3, 4, 5, 6 which can be activated by means of a camshaft 8, gas flow ducts 12, 13, 14, 15 connected to the gas flow control valves being led out of one side of the cylinder head 1. The camshaft 8 is arranged laterally on that side of the cylinder head which is located opposite the exit side of the gas flow ducts 12, 13, 14, 15. The gas flow control valves 3, 5 located on the side facing away from the camshaft 8 are actuated from the camshaft via rods passing generally transversely through the cylinder head. The cylinder head has a low overall height and high efficiency.
Patent GB-2308371-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal polymer devices
Inventor: SAGE IAN CHARLES
IPC: C09K19/38
Filed: 1995-09-18
Abstract: The invention describes a method for the loading and alignment of liquid crystal polymers in electro-optic and electro-active devices. It comprises the in-situ polymerisation between substrates of liquid crystal monomers. The molecular weight of the resulting liquid crystal polymer may be controlled by the addition of a chain transfer reagent, for example, a thiol containing compound which may be a liquid crystal material.
Patent GB-2324921-A (GB)
Title: Filming video display screens
Inventor: FILIN THOMAS
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1997-05-01
Abstract: A device for enabling images of television or computer video display screens to be incorporated into film footage without the presence of a roll bar modifies the video signal in response to a signal from the camera indicative of the shutter opening in order to ensure that one full picture only is built up on the screen during the exposure of each film frame.
Patent GB-2314375-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder Locks
Inventor: ASTON WALTER JOHN
IPC: E05B27/00
Filed: 1997-06-18
Abstract: A cylinder lock comprises a body 10, a rotatable cylinder 13 in the body with a key slot therethrough, and a plurality of radially extending biased pins 17, 18, 19 mounted in radial bores 15 in the cylinder and aligned bores 16 in the body so that, as is conventional, the cylinder can be turned on insertion of an appropriate key 23 . The lock incorporates an additional interlocking element, such as a peg 24, which is biased to project from the body into the key slot so as prevent cylinder rotation except when the correct key is fully inserted into the key slot, whereupon the peg is moved out of the key slot and thus the cylinder, to allow cylinder rotation.
Patent GB-2314357-A (GB)
Title: Modular structures
Inventor: DYER DAVID CHARLES
IPC: E04B1/344
Filed: 1996-02-15
Abstract: A modular unit (10) for a building comprises a central frame (12) ad four walls (14) arranged in opposing pairs on each side of the central frame (12) to give a I-shaped configuration. At least one of the pairs of opposing walls (14) is foldable towards the central frame (12) to make a unit of  -shaped or -shaped configuration. The units (10) can be connected in series to make an extended building. The modular unit (10) is fitted with flooring (16) and a roof (22). Seals are provided between the central frame (12) and the walls (14), and between adjoining walls (14) in a multi-unit structure.
Patent GB-2317425-A (GB)
Title: Gas-lubricated bearing assembly
Inventor: WANGER GERHARD
IPC: F16C33/04
Filed: 1997-09-16
Abstract: A gas-lubricated radial bearing assembly for a high speed steel shaft 8 comprises a graphite bearing 6,10 pressed into an aluminium bush 5,9 along its entire length. The product of the modulus of elasticity and the wall strength is at least 1.8 times higher for the bush than for the bearing. This minimises the risk of the bearing jamming due to differential thermal expansion. The assembly may be mounted in a housing 12 by rubber rings 13,16. Compressed air is supplied to the bearing clearance via a passage 14,15, a circumferential channel in the bush, and the porous graphite.
Patent GB-2322740-A (GB)
Title: Fluid line with conductors held by a spacer
Inventor: AESCHBACHER WILLIAM
IPC: F16L7/02
Filed: 1998-01-12
Abstract: In a fluid line conductors 14 are placed in an insulator 12 which acts as a spacer/centralizer for the conductors, which are in turn mounted within a tube 10. The void spaces between the insulator and the tubing inside wall can be filled with a sealing material 24. Alternatively, the voids around the substantially centralized conductors can be used as flow channels for the transmission of fluid pressure to a remote location, such as down hole. The conductors can be further protected by the addition of the sealing material.
Patent GB-2321394-A (GB)
Title: Basket for a dishwashing machine
Inventor: FINOLA GIANCARLO
IPC: A47L15/50
Filed: 1998-01-22
Abstract: Pivotably mounted on a side wall (10) of the basket are support elements (8) which can be displaced between an operative position in which they form a comb-like support surface and a rest position in which the elements (8) are directed upwardly and are adjacent to the side wall. The elements (8) comprise projections (13) which in the operative position are adjacent to the side wall, and in the rest position and project inwardly of the basket to contribute to the lateral support for plates (5).
Patent GB-2333568-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable double nut fastening mechanism
Inventor: HSIN TSAI HWANG
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1998-01-24
Abstract: A double nut fastening mechanism has a locating nut 20 fixedly secured to an open end of a tube 70, and a lock nut unit 30 is mounted on the locating nut 20 to fix a threaded stem 80 to the tube 70. The lock nut unit 30 includes an outer nut 40 supported on the locating nut 20, a hollow conical screw member 50 mounted around the threaded stem 80 and supported on the outer nut 40 and threaded into the locating nut 20, and a holding down screw member 60 which is threaded onto the threaded stem and threaded into the outer nut to hold down the conical screw member 50 in the outer nut and secure the threaded stem in position. When adjustment of the stem 80 is complete, it is locked in position by screws 25,44.
Patent GB-2334006-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle safety arrangement
Inventor: LINDSTROM MARTIN
IPC: B60N2/427
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: A safety arrangement is mounted in part of a vehicle seat. The safety arrangement comprises a rail element(6) and a resilient or deformable element (10) which is mounted on the rail by means of two connectors(9, 15). One of the connectors(15) is movably mounted on the rail(6) so that the distance between the connectors may be adjusted. A means for reducing the distance between the connectors may comprise a pyrotechnic arrangement comprising a housing(19) which contains a pyrotechnic charge(24) and a piston(18) which is connected to the connector(15). The pyrotechnic charge may be ignited by a signal from a sensor(28) when an impact or roll-over is detected whereupon the movable connector(15) moves towards the fixed connector causing the resilient element(10) to bow outwardly. The resilient element, when bowed outwardly, forms a protective element for a occupant of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2337219-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive wheel.
Inventor: BAKER ROSS F
IPC: B24D5/06
Filed: 1998-05-11
Abstract: An abrasive wheel, particularly for grinding cutting edges on blades, has a spiral abrasive surface 19 formed by assembling split rings 10, each edged with abrasive medium, onto a hub. The split rings bear on a spiral surface of a flange at one end of the hub, and are interleaved with spacer rings 2. The spiral abrasive surface 19 meshes with the spiral abrasive surface on a complementary wheel. By assembling the wheel in this fashion, manufacturing costs are reduced and a greater depth of abrasive medium can be used.