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Patent GB-2315686-A (GB)
Title: Glass
Inventor: MCBRIDE BRIAN JOHN
IPC: B03B9/06
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: There is provided a process for preparation of glass particles and the sorting of glass particles to various sizes. The particles are produced from glass by the initially passing glass stock through a knurler, which reduces the size of the glass particles to less than 25 mm and also removes any aluminium ring collars. The glass particles are then passed through a magnetic band to separate any magnetic materials in the glass, before the glass is passed onto a grinding stage. The glass is ground into generally cubic particles varying from microsize to 20 mm. The microsized particles can be used as a flexible fire retardant material, an anti-skid material a blasting material and can also be used to increase friction resistance on brake linings. The larger particles can be used for illumination in tunnel linings and in construction.
Patent GB-2332929-A (GB)
Title: A cam follower and plunger arrangement for a rotary fuel pump
Inventor: HOPLEY DANIEL JEREMY
IPC: F04B1/047
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: A rotary fuel pump comprises a rotatable distribution member 12 having a plurality of radially extending bores 18 each reciprocably receiving a plunger 19; the distributor member 12 being rotatable within a cam ring 13 such that co-operation of cam surface 14 of the cam ring 13 and cam followers 21 associated with the plungers 19 generates a pumping stroke of the plungers 19, wherein a first resilient collapsible means 25, 26 is interposed mechanically between a first on the plungers 19 and an associated one of the cam followers 21. The spring rate of the first resilient means 25, 26 is such that collapse of means 25, 26 takes place progressively during the initial phase of the pumping stroke. After the initial phase no further collapse occurs and the plunger 19 moves through the remainder of the stroke directly with the cam follower. The arrangement provides reduced pressure during the initial phase. A second resilient collapsible means, having a lower spring rate to that of the first, may also be incorporated to provide another phase to the pumping stroke at which the pressure is at a different level.
Patent GB-2331351-A (GB)
Title: Inputting data manaully into a computer
Inventor: BOYADJIAN VIGEN WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 1997-11-17
Abstract: An input device e.g. a mouse, for a computer comprises a base unit 1, a planar digitising surface 12 located in the base unit 1, a detachable housing 3 mounted on the base unit 1, an actuating member 4 mounted on the detachable housing 3 and movable in the plane of the digitising surface 12, and a pin 24 located on the actuating member 4 and cooperable with the digitising surface 12 to input data into the computer. The detachable housing 3 is removable by a user to expose the digitising surface 12 for direct application thereto of a pen 7 or the user's finger.
Patent GB-2316662-A (GB)
Title: Sliding bogie trailers
Inventor: RAVEN KEVIN WILLIAM
IPC: B62D53/06
Filed: 1996-02-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to sliding bogie trailers, and in particular to an extendible flatbed trailer which may loaded and unloaded by a crane. The trailer 201 comprises a chassis section and a wheeled bogie section 203 slidably connected to the chassis section and relatively movable between extended and retracted positions at which positions the sections may be secured into engagement with each other. The sections have load bearing floors, the floor of one section sliding under the floor 205 of the other section 203 when the sections are moved to a retracted position. Either the trailer 201 or a truck tractor unit 291 has a crane 292 mounted on or nearest the section having the floor which slides under the other floor 205. Preferably, the crane 292 has an arm with a reach sufficient to load the section farthest from the crane only when the sections are in the retracted position.
Patent GB-2332408-A (GB)
Title: Securing ladder to motor vehicle roof
Inventor: VAUGHAN ROBERT
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 1997-12-18
Abstract: A ladder is secured to the roof of a motor vehicle without the need for semi permanent or permanent fixings to the roof itself (as shown in drawing 4). The ladder lies on top of, and within the upturned sides of the Tray 12 and is prevented from damaging the paintwork of the vehicle by backing pad 14 while the ladder is secured in place by the tension straps 2 and 4 at each end of the vehicle which are in turn secured in place by means of a block anchor 6 to each strap situated inside the bonnet and boot lid. The straps 2 and 4 are prevented from damaging the vehicles bonnet and bootlid by their a lining cushion strip 8 and are tightened to secure the ladder by means of attached buckle tensioner 10 to each strap 2 and 4.
Patent GB-2318918-A (GB)
Title: Method of installing an optical fibre and optical fibre element for use in such a method
Inventor: EYRES ALAN
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1996-08-08
Abstract: A method for providing a building or other location with an optical fibre element, for example fibres (14) or a ribbon cable, that is terminated by a connector (1), comprises: a) introducing a leading end of the optical fibre element into the bore of a duct and propelling the element along the duct by fluid drag of a gaseous medium, the element being terminated at at least its leading end by an insert (4) for the connector; and b) after the element has been propelled along the duct, locating a housing (6) about the insert to form the connector. The invention also provides an assembly for use in such a method. The method and assembly enable optical fibre elements to be terminated in the factory rather than on site, and then to be installed by blown fibre methods, even when the elements are terminated by connectors that are too large to be inserted in the duct.
Patent GB-2322247-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable linearised MOS transconductance amplifier using a source-coupled pair and square-root circuits
Inventor: KIMURA KATSUJI
IPC: G06G7/20
Filed: 1998-02-17
Abstract: The transfer function of a source-coupled transistor pair M1,M2 is linearised by square-root circuits 1a,1b which provide current outputs I+ and I- respectively proportional to the square roots of the transistor drain currents ID1 and ID2. The difference between the output currents I+ and I- is a linear function of the differential input voltage Vi. The gain of the amplifier may be adjusted by varying a reference current supplied to the square-root circuits. Bipolar or MOS square-root circuits may be used. MOS and bipolar squaring circuits are disclosed (figures 14 and 15).
Patent GB-2323919-A (GB)
Title: Levelling apparatus for vehicle lamp
Inventor: SUGIMOTO ATSUSHI
IPC: B60Q1/068
Filed: 1998-04-03
Abstract: An apparatus for leveling a vehicle lamp such that an opening of the pivot receiving body 12 is formed in a non-circular shape; the cross sectional shape of the pivot body 11 in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the pivot body is formed so that the pivot body can be inserted into the opening of the pivot receiving body in it least one direction; and the cross sectional shape of the pivot body cannot be inserted into the opening of the pivot receiving body in at least the other direction; and the pivot body is prevented from slipping off the pivot receiving body by turning the pivot body by a predetermined angle around the axis of the pivot body after the pivot body is inserted into the pivot receiving body.
Patent GB-2340961-A (GB)
Title: Flow control for an oil nozzle
Inventor: CHIMONIDES NIKOS JON
IPC: F16N27/00
Filed: 1998-08-22
Abstract: An oil passage for supplying oil to a nozzle 10 is formed of two communicating bores which are misaligned with one another. The area of overlap 20 between the bores at their intersection is smaller than the cross-section of each of the bores and serves as a flow regulating throttle along the oil passage.
Patent GB-2329843-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for collecting vaginal fluid and exfoliated vaginal cells for diagnostic purposes
Inventor: BUCK ROBERT L
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: Method and apparatus for collecting vaginal fluid and exfoliated vaginal cells for medical diagnostic purposes. An absorbent media (16, 25) is placed interlabially or intravaginally. Fluid is collected within the absorbent media (16,25). The absorbent media (16, 25) is removed, and the fluid is extracted therefrom. For intravaginal collection, the absorbent media (16, 25) may be placed in a housing (31, 33, 35) having apertures (37) for permitting fluid to enter the inside of the housing (31, 33, 35). Medical diagnostic testing is performed on the extracted fluid.
Patent GB-2333159-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for estimating cylinder air flow
Inventor: MAGNER STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: F02D41/32
Filed: 1999-01-12
Abstract: A method and system for estimating the amount of air flow into an internal combustion engine utilises a combination of intake manifold pressure, engine and exhaust manifold temperatures and throttle position. Control logic determines a partial pressure of air in the intake manifold based on an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) flow so as to minimise the effects of errors of the EGR and air flow estimates by placing greater emphasis on intake manifold pressure sensor information. Throttle position as sensed by a throttle position sensor is used to project the partial pressure of air several engine events ahead. This anticipated partial pressure of air allows the early estimation of air charge into the cylinder port to provide the fuel injection system sufficient time to dispense fuel.
Patent GB-2333934-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone with automatic switching between different radio systems
Inventor: MIYAZAKI SHINICHI
IPC: H04M1/27
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: A mobile phone which is operable on more than one system, for example cellular and PHS, automatically establishes a communication link with the second system according to a communication state of the first communication system. The communication state may be the received signal strength from the first system. The phone may store the destination number of a call in progress to enable a connection to be established via the second communication system. One of the communication systems may be established as a preferred system.
Patent GB-2334667-A (GB)
Title: Shut off float valve assembly in a water extraction cleaning machine
Inventor: KASEN TIMOTHY E
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 1999-02-19
Abstract: The base of the recovery tank water extraction cleaning machine has an upstanding exhaust passage 380 communicating with the vacuum source, the upper end of the passage having an opening 382. In order to close off the passage when the level of extracted water in the tank reaches a predetermined level, there is provided an elongate float valve 390. At one end of the valve is a float 392 and at the other end, connected to the float by an arm 396 is the actual valve member 394. The float valve is constricted to move vertically by a cage formed by the front wall 402 of the exhaust passage and wall formations 404, 406 and 408 upstanding from the base 308 of the recovery tank. As the liquid level in the tank rises the float moves upward until the valve member is drawn over the mouth 382 of the exhaust passage by the vacuum. The rise in pitch of the motor warns the user that the tank is full.
Patent GB-2332112-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for location finding in a communication system
Inventor: BUFORD KEVIN A
IPC: G01S5/12
Filed: 1997-08-27
Abstract: A method for determining a subscriber unit location in a communication system including the steps of receiving a signal from the subscriber unit (1390) at a first base station, determining a first receive time of the signal based on a sequence of spreading symbols at the first base station, determining a first angle of arrival of the signal at the first base station, and determining the location of the subscriber unit from the first received time, the first angle of arrival, and further predetermined information about the first base station. The signal is formed via modulation by the sequence of spreading symbols.
Patent GB-2348306-A (GB)
Title: Batch processing of tasks in data processing systems
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH HENRY ESMOND
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 1999-03-25
Abstract: Processing tasks in a data processing system including a microprocessor and an instruction cache (Fig. 1), such that the instruction cache efficiency is optimised. Tasks of different types are defined in the system, with each task type having code associated therewith. The tasks are managed in a queue and are processed in order, 42, by loading the associated code into the instruction cache, 44, for execution on the microprocessor, 46. Tasks of like type are scheduled into a batch, preferably at the time that they are identified (Fig. 2), and tasks in a batch are processed, 48, before processing the next ordered task in the queue. In the case where the code associated with a batched task fits entirely within the instruction cache, the tasks in a batch can be processed without instruction cache misses; when the code does not fit, it is logically divided into cache-sized portions by the insertion of break points into the code which, when executed, cause the scheduling of a further task for future execution of the subsequent portion(s) of code.
Patent GB-2336935-A (GB)
Title: Connecting device for use in a head drum assembly
Inventor: YOO DAE-SUN
IPC: G11B5/53
Filed: 1999-04-27
Abstract: A head drum assembly for use in a tape recorder includes a holder 80 of a generally circular shape having a center hole through which a flange 50 is fitted, and a plurality of bosses 84 on top thereof. Each of the bosses is provided with an assembling hole. The head drum assembly further includes a plurality of connectors 110. Each of the connectors has a body 102 provided with a pair of posts 104, 108 insertable into the assembling hole for allowing the body to be maintained on the holder, and a terminal plate for elastically contacting the video head and the rotary transformer. The terminal plate is integrally formed with the body. In a second embodiment the holder is formed from 2 generally semi-circular pieces (80a,b in fig 14).
Patent GB-2338005-A (GB)
Title: Foldable lockable enclosure
Inventor: NOON GEORGE KEITH
IPC: E04H6/04
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: A lock-able enclosure for, for example, a bicycle, is defined by a back (15,17), a front (13,14) and a top (10). The sides (11 and 12) are hingedly connected to the back, and the front is formed in two portions (13 and 14) each hingedly connected to one of the sides (11,12). The top (10) is hingedly connected to the back, and locking means are provided for locking the two portions (13 and 14) of the front together, and to the top (10). The back of the enclosure (15,17) can be attached to a wall and the enclosure can be folded flat against it.
Patent GB-2338490-A (GB)
Title: Polishing Composition
Inventor: TANI KATSUMI
IPC: C09G1/02
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: A polishing composition for memory hard disks, which comprises water and at least one abrasive selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, cerium oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, silicon nitride and manganese dioxide, and which further contains succinic acid or its salt dissolved in the composition.
Patent GB-2351998-A (GB)
Title: Electronically activated cylinder lock
Inventor: LUKER GRAHAM JAMES
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1999-07-05
Abstract: The lock has a plug 3 rotatable in a cylinder 1 between latched and unlatched positions to engage cam tail 4 or a similar latching mechanism. Rolling members 9, 9A at the latched position are radially displaceable within aligned plug and cylinder recesses 10, 11 between an outer locking position wherein said rolling member extends across a shear face 10A separating said plug 3 and cylinder 1 to hold the plug in the latched position and an inner unlocked position wherein the rolling members 9, 9A are substantially within the plug recess 10. A plunger 7 is movable axially to cause the lock to be in a locking or unlocked position and the plunger is preferably moved by a solenoid that may be remotely operable. In this way the plug 3 can be rotated by a key to move the latch when the mechanism has been enabled by movement of plunger 7.
Patent GB-2337091-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connection assembly
Inventor: MUDGE JOSEPH KRIST
IPC: F16L55/162
Filed: 1998-02-23
Abstract: A pipe connection assembly (100; 300) is described as comprising, for each pipe connection (100; 300), two pipe ends (10A, 10B; 210A, 210B), a sleeve (102), and a resilient seal ring (110) which is preferably formed from a corrosion resistant material. Each pipe end (10A, 10B; 210A, 210B) comprises a torque shoulder (18A, 18B) which may taper inwardly away from the axial extremity (20) of the pipe, and a ring entrapment surface (22A, 22B) located radially inwardly of the pipe end (10A, 10B; 210A, 210B) torque shoulder (18A, 18B). The sleeve (102) has torque shoulders (106) which are substantially complementary to the pipe end (10A, 10B; 210A, 210B) torque shoulders (18A, 18B). At least a portion of one of the ring entrapment surfaces (22A, 22B) may be angled radially inwardly toward the other ring entrapment surface (22A, 22B). The configuration of the resilient seal ring (110) and of the ring entrapment surfaces (22A, 22B) co-operate to retain the resilient seal ring (110) within an annular cavity defined between the ring entrapment surfaces (22A, 22B) of the two pipe ends (10A, 10B; 210A, 210B). The pipe connection assembly (100; 300) is particularly suited for pipes carrying oil, gas or water at lower high pressure, such as casing tubulars.
Patent GB-2344019-A (GB)
Title: Object-oriented network management
Inventor: KOMINE HIROAKI
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1999-10-08
Abstract: An object-oriented type information managing system includes a network control system and a network managing system. The network control system includes an upper control object (1), and the network managing system includes a plurality of processes (PROCESS-A, PROCESS-B) each having one or more objects (OBJECT-A,-B,-C). One object (OBJECT-A) is used as a relay object for receiving a request message from the upper control object (1), and other objects (OBJECT-B, OBJECT-C) are used as request message destination objects (or, control target objects) managed by the relay object. Each destination object returns a response message. Further, at least one process in the plurality of processes comprises a reply object for receiving the response messages sent from the destination objects and directly sending them to the upper control object.
Patent GB-2356150-A (GB)
Title: Cube puzzle
Inventor: FENNELL SEAN NEIL
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: A cubic puzzle of the 3 x 3 x 3 or 5 x 5 x 5 type (and potentially of any higher odd number) allows for relative rotation of cubes by interaction between arcuate projections and curved slots on neighbouring cube faces, with male and female elements being arranged in appropriate sequences throughout the puzzle, eg as in Figs 16 and 17. The edges of individual cubes can be rounded to allow for easy rotation. The cubes can be transparent which allows for images or shapes to be placed inside of individual unit cubes, Figs 126 and 127 (not shown); the central cube of a 3 x 3 x 3 or the central cubes of a 5 x 5 x 5 carry no connecting mechanisms but can give extra structural stability, and be thin-walled for improved transparency.
Patent GB-2356304-A (GB)
Title: A switch driver for a current-switching DAC
Inventor: DEDIC IAN JUSO
IPC: H03K17/693
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: A complementary switch driver for a PMOS DAC current switch comprises a symmetrical PMOS transistor 32 though which a constant current I is selected to flow in either a forward or a reverse direction, thereby to generate complementary switch drive voltages Von1 and Von2. This arrangement reduces spurious transient DAC output pulses that can occur when the DAC current steering transistors (figure 2) are not driven in perfectly complementary fashion. The matching of the PMOS transistor 32 with the DAC PMOS switches provides immunity to process variations and the non-linear resistance of the PMOS device 32 improves switching speed.
Patent GB-2357465-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable metal air bag with enclosed gas generator
Inventor: PERSSON DAN
IPC: B60R21/235
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: An air bag comprises two metal layers (1 and 30 in figure 3) super-imposed on each other and having a peripheral seal 2,3 sealing the two layers together so as to define a chamber, where at least one of the metal layers is plastically deformable. Located within the chamber are both gas generating means (24 in figure 2) and an igniter (20). The two metal layers may be joined together at other points 6,7,10 and 15 inside the chamber defined by the peripheral seal, therefore forming recesses such as 5 and 9 which house the igniter and gas generating means respectively and cells such as 13,14,17 and 18 which are inflated when the gas generator is triggered. Due to the nature of the metal layers the air bag is intended to have better wear characteristics and to stay inflated longer thus providing sustained impact protection, however an initially sealed vent means may be provided to allow some gas to escape.
Patent HU-T63330-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing pharmaceutical compositions comprising 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative
Inventor: TRABER JOERG
IPC: A61K31/47
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 1,4-dihydropyridines with a calcium-antagonistic action, especially of nimodipine, for the preparation of a medicament for controlling damage to peripheral nerves caused by diabetes.
Patent HU-T66848-A (HU)
Title: Method and apparatus for electrostatic coating of substrates of medical products
Inventor: STANIFORTH JOHN NICOLAS
IPC: A61K9/28
Filed: 1992-02-21
Abstract: A method of coating substrates of medicinal products with a dry powder includes the following steps: feeding the medicinal substrates onto a conveying belt (1); supplying the dry powder to a region (5) through which the substrates are to be conveyed; conveying the medicinal substrates on the conveying belt (1) through the region (5) with the conveying belt and/or the substrates maintained at a different electric potential from the dry powder, whereby the dry powder is attracted to the exposed surfaces of the substrates but is unable to reach the coated surfaces of the substrates in contact with the conveying belt, and treating the dry powder coatings to convert the powder into a fused film secured to the substrates.
Patent HU-T69058-A (HU)
Title: N-substituted carbonyloxyalkyl-pyrrole-derivatives and insecticidal, akaricidal and molluscicidal compositions containing them
Inventor: DONOVAN STEPHEN FRANCIS
IPC: A01N43/36
Filed: 1993-10-26
Abstract: There are provided N-substituted carbonyloxyalkylpyrrole compounds of formula I <CHEM> and their use for the control of insects, acarina and mollusks. Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the protection of plants from attack by insects, acarina and mollusks.
Patent HU-T67146-A (HU)
Title: Hollow endoprothesis for osteogenesis
Inventor: NIES BERTHOLD
IPC: A61F2/28
Filed: 1993-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an endoprosthesis which has at least one hollow structure implantable in a bone bed and provided with openings, the hollow structure containing a filling which promotes bone growth and comprises a material which forms a porous matrix and contains one or more peptide growth factors. Such a prosthesis displays improved settling-in behaviour and has a longer life.