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Patent GB-2306464-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the colour and/or odour of waste
Inventor: TALBOT ROBERT ERIC
IPC: C02F1/76
Filed: 1996-10-16
Abstract: The colour and/or odour of water or soil contaminated with organic waste is reduced by addition of bromine, hypobromous acid, bromamine or any precursors which form any one of the above on addition to water. Preferably the colour/odour reducing agent is bromine, and is generated in situ from sodium bromide and sodium hypochlorite. The waste water may be a dyebath effluent, such as produced by textile dyeing operations, the dyebath containing an oxidisable contaminant such as a reactive dyestuff. The dyestuff may also be, for example, an anionic, direct, disperse or vat dye. Alternatively the contaminant may comprise pentachlorophenol.
Patent GB-2318560-A (GB)
Title: Display packaging for an article and an associated fitting
Inventor: GREGG GEOFFREY JOHN
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 1996-10-23
Abstract: A display packaging for an article, such as a small piece or ironmongery, e.g ., a bolt 30 or a hinge, having a fixing recess, such as an aperture 34, a groove or a neck constriction, and an associated fitting such as a latch member 32, a package of screws or the like. The display packaging comprises a display tag 10 having engagement means 20 for engaging 10 with a retail display stand, attachment means (such as apertures 22 to 24) for attaching 10 to the article 30 by its fixing recess 34, and retaining means for retaining the associated fitting with the article. Said attachment means can involve the use of a separate tie member through apertures 22 and 24 of tag 10 and 34 of bolt 30 to form a closed loop or alternatively such a securing means may be integrally formed with the display tag 10. The associated fitting 32 is retained with the bolt 30 by enclosing the bolt, the latch member, and a portion of the display tag in a sleeve of plastic film. Alternatively, 32 can be secured to 30 using adhesive means.
Patent GB-2318649-A (GB)
Title: Photographic package
Inventor: CLABBURN ROBIN JAMES THOMAS
IPC: G03C11/02
Filed: 1996-10-25
Abstract: A photographic package comprises at least one image source, such as a negative strip 10 carrying a plurality of images 12, 14, 16 and a positive print strip 20 carrying, in positive form, images corresponding to those stored in the negative strip. The positive strip 20 also carries, in juxtaposition with respective images 12a, 14a, 16a thereon, respective identifying markings 22, 23, 24 allowing respective positive images carried by the positive strip 20 to be reliably correlated with respective images carried by the negative strip 10. The two strips are preferably attached to each other by adhesive strip 30.
Patent GB-2319934-A (GB)
Title: Digital signal processing
Inventor: EASTTY PETER CHARLES
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: One-bit digital signal processing apparatus for generating an output one-bit signal by switching from a first to a second one-bit signal in response to a detection that m consecutive bits of the first and second signal are identical, the apparatus comprising means for varying m in dependence on the urgency of the switching operation. As described the one-bit signals are digital audio signals and the object is to reduce the audible click when cutting between one signal and another or when synchronising with a local clock.
Patent GB-2320204-A (GB)
Title: Bingo game played on a croupier's table
Inventor: TARASOV ARTEM MICHAILOVICH
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1996-12-10
Abstract: The invention comprises of a bingo-type game which is played on a croupier's table in a casino environment. The table is generally arcuate shaped and is provided with a croupier's station at or near the focal point 2 of the table and a plurality of players are arranged around the outer periphery of the table.
Patent GB-2305752-A (GB)
Title: Electronic check image storage and retrieval system
Inventor: CAHILL THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1995-11-20
Abstract: In a system for storing and retrieving electronic images of documents, e.g. checks, segments of information from a check are used, in dependence on a maximum directory size input, to name different hierarchical directory levels in file storage, in such a way as to optimise file access times.
Patent GB-2321357-A (GB)
Title: Digital correction using a matrix filter
Inventor: HSU CHUAN-YU
IPC: H04N1/401
Filed: 1997-01-16
Abstract: In an apparatus for digital correction of an image signal produced by a CCD scanning device 43 the DC-level of the signal is automatically adjusted 44 prior to analogue-to-digital conversion 45. A bit-enhancing process is then carried out on the individual pixels of the signal in relation to the neighbouring pixels 49 using a matrix filter 46. This process involves taking an average of the neighbouring pixel values(fig 5a, a 11 ,a 12 ,a 13 ,a 21 ,a 23 ,a 31 ,a 32 ,a 33 ) and then averaging this value with the pixel in question(a 22 ). This enhanced signal is processed 47 to provide highlight 51, shadow 52, Gamma 53 and shading 50 correction using corresponding correction vectors.
Patent GB-2312882-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle stand
Inventor: WITHERS CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: B62H3/08
Filed: 1997-01-17
Abstract: A bicycle stand 20 comprising a frame 10 having a section 11 for supporting the wheel of the bicycle, and an upper arm 14 extending over the bicycle receiving area for preventing removal of the handlebars and saddle of a bicycle secured in the stand. The stand also has a locking arm 16, coupled to the upper arm 14, which is movable from a first position in which a bicycle may be wheeled into the bicycle receiving area, and a second position in which it may be secured by means of a lock or similar mechanism to the bicycle. Preferably, the movable locking arm is pivoted and is moved automatically from its first position to its second position by the movement of a bicycle into the stand.
Patent GB-2325151-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger
Inventor: WHITEHURST PETER
IPC: B65D85/18
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: The garment hanger comprises a planar body 1 having a front face 2 and a rear face 3. The planar body 1 is made of recycled board and is rigid. The board of the planar body 1 is laminated on its rear face 3 with a white laminate 4 and on its front face with a print quality laminate 5. The front surface of the planar body 1 is then printed with an image 6. This image 6 may relate to the garment which the hanger is intended to support and may give, for example, size information, product details, manufacturer or retailer details and, may also include a picture image relating to the garment or for additional sales or advertising purposes. The garment hanger includes a hook 7 for hanging the hanger on, for example, a rail. A garment insert flap 8 is laminated to the rear face 3 of the planar body 1.
Patent GB-2314856-A (GB)
Title: Cellulose Products
Inventor: HAMLYN PAUL FREDERICK
IPC: C08L1/02
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: Cellulose, which may be microbially produced, is treated with chitosan to form, e.g. medical dressings or pads. The cellulose may be immersed in a chitosan solution, e.g. chitosan dissolved in an acid.
Patent GB-2315349-A (GB)
Title: Radio selective call receiver
Inventor: KONDO HISASHI
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: A radio selective call receiver includes an instruction input device 114 which produces an analog input signal and a radio receiver 101 which receives a radio signal and demodulates it to produce an analog demodulated signal whose amplitude varies in a symbol period. A selector 103 selects the analog input signal and the analog demodulated signal alternately, to feed an A-D converter 104.
Patent GB-2327972-A (GB)
Title: A seal which may be used as a glazing gasket or as a weatherstrip
Inventor: BARNES STUART
IPC: E06B3/62
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: A sealing strip is formed as a co-extrusion of substantially uniform cross-section. The extrusion comprises a base portion 110 of solid, flexible polymeric material and a sealing portion 112 of foamed compressible polymeric material. The base portion 110 and the sealing portion 112 are joined at an interface surface. A longitudinal rib 128 of the base portion 110 projects, or lies adjacent to, the sealing portion 112, such that the amount by which the sealing portion 112 may be compressed is limited by the projecting rib 128.
Patent GB-2317335-A (GB)
Title: Lifting seat apparatus
Inventor: RIMINGTON RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: Lifting seat apparatus for use in a bath which comprises a seat and backrest structure 12 in the form of an L-shaped plastics moulding 20 integrally incorporating an obverse seat and backrest web 21 of L-shape; the apparatus further comprising upstanding guide means 13 on a base 10 and slidably supporting the seat and backrest structure; and lifting means 11 to raise the structure relative to the base; and characterised in that the moulding is hollow and also integrally incorporates a seat and backrest web support structure 24 of L-shape; and in that said web 21 is joined along its lateral margins 21c to adjacent margins of the web support structure 24 by lateral portions 26 of the moulding which lateral portions are buttressed by internal formations 27 which extend transversely thereof to join together the margins of said web and said web support structure so that said margins, formations and lateral portions together form L-shaped beams which support said web 21.
Patent GB-2313350-A (GB)
Title: Wheel arrangement
Inventor: LEATHER TERENCE HENRY
IPC: B62J6/20
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: A power source (16) an/or light source (22) suitable for use with a wheel (2) having a hub (4), which source comprises a body having a power supply and/or a light source, and means (24, 26) to mount the body on or around the wheel hub or between the wheel hub and the wheel rim (8).
Patent GB-2318358-A (GB)
Title: Disazo dyes based on 7-(optionally substituted amino)-3-sulphonaphth-1-ol coupling component and their use in inkjet inks
Inventor: BRADBURY ROY
IPC: C09B31/08
Filed: 1997-09-19
Abstract: A bisazo dye of Formula (1) and salts thereof:   in which   R is H or R 1  and R 2 each independently is H, optionally substituted C 1-4 -alkyl or optionally substituted aryl; R 3  and R 5 together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached form a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic ring which is optionally substituted by SO 3 N; R 4  is H; R 6  is COOH; n is 1, 2 or 3; and p is 1, 2, 3 or 4 are useful for preparing ink jet printer inks.
Patent GB-2319448-A (GB)
Title: Protecting the phosphor screen of a CRT display by shifting the image
Inventor: LIM JAE-SUB
IPC: G09G1/00
Filed: 1997-11-14
Abstract: The circuit protects the phosphor screen by moving the location of a visible image displayed on a screen if the same image is displayed for longer than a predetermined tolerance period. The image is moved by controlling the pulse width of the horizontal synchronizing signal and/or of the vertical synchronizing signal thereof. Thus, the apparatus prevents the phosphor screen from damage caused by the continuous striking of the same picture cell on the screen. The apparatus has at least one transistor Q1, Q2... QN selectively driven by a control signal Hsync of a control part 100, and at least one capacitor C1, C2... CN for accumulating a synchronizing signal when the transistor is active. A buffer transistor QB acts to buffer the synchronizing signal by applying the synchronizing signal Hsync to a horizontal deflection circuit 540 and is driven by the synchronizing signal accumulated in the capacitor C1, C2... CN.
Patent GB-977591-A (GB)
IPC: C30B13/28
Abstract: 977,591. Zone-melting. MERCK & CO. Inc. Jan. 17, 1961 [Jan. 20, 1960], No. 1917/61. Heading B1S. [Also in Division G3] In the automatic passage of a molten zone 12 through a silicon rod 10 and an adjacent seed 13 in accordance with a preset programme using an induction coil 11 and parallel capacitor 23 (forming a work tank circuit) loosely coupled through a capacitor 29 to an RF generator 25 comprising an oscillator coil 26 and tuning capacitor 27 (forming a resonant tank circuit) and an induction triode 33, deviation (as measured in terms of the RF voltage across work coil 11) of the diameter from a desired value at each point in the length of the rod is automatically corrected by adjustment of the power of the RF generator (by resetting of tuning capacitor 27) and stretching or compression (by the action of a motor 22) of the two ends of the rod. An RF rectifier meter 31 converts the A.C. voltage across work coil 11 to a D.C. voltage which is compared with a reference D.C. voltage for the purpose of control. The desired form of the rod is as shown with a tapered portion 14 adjacent seed 13 and a restricted portion 16 adjacent the opposite end. Fusion of the rod to the seed and approximate formation of the tapered portion is effected manually. Before induction heating, the silica is preheated to 500 C. The lower end of the rod is rotated during zonemelting. The process is carried out in a sealed zone-melting chamber.
Patent GB-2325767-A (GB)
Title: Restricting, and charging for, client access to data stored in a WWW server
Inventor: ARAKI HIDENORI
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 1998-04-07
Abstract: Restricting client access to WWW pages subsequent to a freely-acquired entrance page. When the WWW browser 4 demands to refer to a page-descriptive file and a relevant data file of the WWW server 5, the server side generates a client-specific character sequence, S4, which it sends to the client, S5, for use in requesting access to the files. If the request is proper (e.g. a reference time has not been exceeded) the server generates new files with the same substantial contents as the requested files but which have new file names which include the user-specific character sequence, S7. The modified files are sent to the browser, S8. Alternatively (fig. 8), the server side generates, and sends to the client, a directory-file name specific to the client and registers a conversion-pair of the client-specific and original file names, and sends the converted files to the client. Charges can be collected by requiring the data to be accessed using assigned telephone numbers (fig. 13).
Patent GB-2340993-A (GB)
Title: Composite photovoltaic panel for cladding a roof or facade of a building
Inventor: JOHN VERNON
IPC: H01L31/048
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: The invention provides a photovoltaic, PV, composite panel suitable for use as a cladding panel in a roof or facade of a building, where thin film amorphous or crystalline PV cells are integrated with steel cladding panels. The panel comprises a core structure 1 and a outer skin structure 6 between which are formed a channels 10 that provides either ventilation or cooling or both for the PV cells contained in the outer skin. The core may comprise an insulator 3 such as brown polyurethane foam, mineral or spun-rock fibre or polystyrene sandwiched between and bonded to two coated steel layers 2, 4 one of which 4 is corrugated or castellated. The outer skin 6 may comprise a coated steel sheet 8 on which the PV cells 11 are bonded and upon which there may be placed an encapsulating layer 12 and/or a outer protective layer. The ventilation/cooling channels 10 are formed between the corrugated core steel layer 4 and the outer skin steel layer 8 which may be bonded by adhesive 7. Methods of production of such a panel are given. A wall or roof including such a panel is claimed as well as a method of converting solar energy into electricity using such a roof or wall. Joints to connect adjacent panels together are disclosed.
Patent GB-2330851-A (GB)
Title: Non-symmetrical stress-resistant rotary drill bit cutter element
Inventor: PORTWOOD GARY RAY
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: A cutter element that balances maximum gage-keeping capabilities with minimal tensile stress induced damage to cutter elements is disclosed. The cutter elements (150) of the present invention have a non-symmetrical shape and may include a more aggressive cutting profile than conventional cutter elements. In one embodiment, a cutter element is configured such that the inside angle at which its leading face (114) intersects the wear face (112) is less than the inside angle at which is trailing face (118) intersects the wear face (112). This can also be accomplished by providing the cutter element (160) with a relieved wear face (162). In another embodiment of the invention, the surfaces of the present cutter element (500) are curvilinear and the transitions between the leading (514) and trailing (518) faces and the gage face are rounded or contoured. In this embodiment, the leading transition is made sharper than the trailing transition.
Patent GB-2328895-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of textiles using ultrasound
Inventor: STOYEL JANET
IPC: A41D27/24
Filed: 1994-11-07
Abstract: A method of imparting a desired design or random pattern to a finished fabric comprises moving the impact point of an ultrasonic energy bed with respect to the fabric to either change the visual appearance of the surface of the fabric or to cut holes 17 in it of a predetermined shape and at predetermined relative positions.
Patent GB-2331990-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing an ocular device
Inventor: HOLDSTOCK BARRY C
IPC: G02B1/04
Filed: 1997-08-08
Abstract: A process of preparing an ocular device (such as a contact lens) consisting essentially of GMA and HEMA is described. The process comprising the following steps: a) copolymerising a second monomer and a first monomer having attached to it a modifier group, thereby to form a first polymer having associated with it the modifier group; and b) modifying all or some the modifier group associated with the first polymer to form a second polymer different from the first polymer thereby to form the ocular device consisting essentially of GMA and HEMA.
Patent GB-2347905-A (GB)
Title: A suspension arrangement having a bearing race incorporated within a resilient support element
Inventor: KIEFFER JER ME
IPC: B60G15/06
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: A vehicle suspension system has an upper strut portion 10 axially fixed to a rigid sleeve 14 carrying a resilient support member 18 made of elastomeric material such as rubber. A bearing 34 comprises upper and lower bearing races 36,38, the upper bearing race 38 being incorporated within the elastomeric material of the resilient support element 18 preferably during the moulding and subsequent vulcanisation thereof. A gripping and sealing lip 50 may be integrally provided with the elastomeric material of the resilient support element 18 and extends downwardly and protectively over the outside of the bearing 34.
Patent GB-2348359-A (GB)
Title: Vertically adjustable stretcher apparatus
Inventor: ELLIS JON
IPC: A61G1/02
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: A stretcher apparatus comprises an upper portion 12 movable relative to a lower portion (10, Fig. 1) between a first position, in which the upper portion is spaced from the lower portion, and a second position, in which the upper portion is closer to the lower portion, wherein there is provided a control device which, in use, is activated by an operator so as to move the upper portion from the second position to the first position. Typically, the control device is also arranged to move the upper portion from the first position towards the second position, whereby the rate of movement may be regulated. The control device may comprise at least one lever (64, Fig. 4) as well as a piston and cylinder arrangement 38. A sensor may be included to indicate the presence of excessive weight borne by the apparatus. A method of using the stretcher apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2342075-A (GB)
Title: Deformable shock absorbing steering column
Inventor: SATO KENJI
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: A shock absorbing steering column for a vehicle comprises a steering column member (2) admitting insertion of a steering shaft (4), and a shock absorbing member (11) for permitting the steering column member to displace in an axial direction while being plastically deformed by an impact load applied in the axial direction of the steering column. The steering column and the shock absorbing member are integrally formed of a non-ferrous metal. The shock absorbing member may have various embodiments such as: deformable support walls (16) which deform in on themselves (see figure 4); a deformable honeycomb portion (see figure 7); deformable suspension arms (see figures 11 and 13); and a deformable annular suspension arm (see figures 15 to 17). The non-ferrous metal may preferably have a tensile strength of over 210 MPa and an elongation of between 6 and 10 %.
Patent GB-2342416-A (GB)
Title: A high pressure gas delivery assembly
Inventor: JENKINS TREVOR THOMAS
IPC: F16L29/02
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: A high pressure gas delivery assembly through which gas can be delivered to or from the valve of a gas cylinder, comprises a main body 10 for screwthreaded insertion into the mouth of an opening in the cylinder valve through which gas is delivered. A spring loaded stem 14 is axially slidable freely within the main body and projects from it so as to enter the valve opening and bring a first seal 18 into spring loaded engagement with the wall of the opening V when the main body is screwed into the mouth. The stem externally carries a second seal 44 which bears against an internal wall of the main body, and internally has a gas passage 32 communicating behind the second seal with a chamber 34, into which gas from gas delivery equipment is admitted to apply the gas delivery pressure to the stem over the cross-sectional area defined by the second seal. The second seal defines a greater cross-sectional area than the cross-sectional area defined by the first seal. The delivery gas pressure may build up rapidly, and as the cross-sectional area at the second seal exceeds that at the first seal, the sealing pressure at the first seal substantially exceeds the developing reverse pressure applied from the side of the gas cylinder.
Patent GB-2356885-A (GB)
Title: Smoke and fire seal
Inventor: MANN ROBERT MCGOWAN
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: A combined smoke and fire seal 10 comprising an elongate body 12 formed from an intumescent material to define a fire seal and at least one elongate flange 18, 19 extending along the length of the body and projecting laterally therefrom to define a smoke seal. The elongate body and flange are integrally connected to one another. The elongate body and flange may be co-extruded. The exposed surfaces of the body not covered by the flange may be provided with a protective covering. The flange may be connected to the body at a second location.
Patent GB-2349720-A (GB)
Title: Booting a computer system from one of two media
Inventor: BEELITZ ALAN E
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1999-12-29
Abstract: A computer system with a floppy disk in its floppy drive can boot from either a floppy disk or a hard drive, depending on information stored on the floppy disk. Alternatively, the role of the floppy disk may be taken by a special partition of the hard disk, or information determining which drive is booted from may be stored in CMOS SRAM.