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Patent GB-2303560-A (GB)
Title: Soft toy having sensory stimulatory portion
Inventor: MORGAN PAUL KEITH
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A soft toy (10) comprising at least a body portion (12) and one or more sensory stimulatory portions (14), characterised in that the or each sensory stimulatory (14) portion is able to be removably located in a recess (24) provided on the body portion, wherein a surface (26) of the or each stimulatory portion (14) is exposed when such is received in the or each recess (24), the exposed surface (26) thereof being able to transfer or project one or more sensory stimulants to a user of the soil toy (10). The portion (14) may contain a particulate solid and may be heated before location in the recess. Alternatively, the portion (14) may containing a liquid and may be cooled. The portion (14) may be include fragrant materials. The softly may have therapeutic uses.
Patent GB-2314756-A (GB)
Title: Cable retaining strap
Inventor: ROBERTS GRAHAM DAVID
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 1996-09-17
Abstract: A safety strap for a cable comprises an elongate base layer incorporating first and second interconnected portions (3, 9), the first portion (3) being adapted to be attached to a supporting surface. Hook and loop fastening material (11, 13) is attached to one face of said first and second portions to permit the second portion (9) to be removably secured to the first portion (3) and to permit a cable (17) to be retained between the first and second portions in the region where the first and second portions are interconnected. The hook and loop material (11, 13) permits the base layer to extend closely around the cable (17) and to retain it by means of friction.
Patent GB-2307022-A (GB)
Title: Tensioner device for power transmission chain
Inventor: INOUE KOZO
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 1996-10-08
Abstract: A tensioner device for a power transmission chain has a tensioner lever 4 which is pivoted at one end on a support shaft 3 disposed on a fixed member 2 and carries, on a surface thereof facing a chain, a shoe 8 slidably engageable with the chain 7. The opposite end of the tension lever 4 has formed therein a plunger receiving hole 19 having an opening 9A facing in a direction opposite to the surface to which the shoe 8 is attached. A plunger 10 is slidably received in the plunger receiving hole 9 and held in abutment with a stopper 17 disposed on the fixed member 2. The plunger 10 is urged in a direction projecting outwardly from the plunger receiving hole 9.
Patent GB-2320922-A (GB)
Title: Disc container
Inventor: YU JACK
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1997-01-07
Abstract: A disc container includes a cover 30 secured on a base 20 for receiving an insert 40. The base 20 has a block 24 formed in the rear side portion for receiving a spring 52 and a knob 51. The spring 52 includes a protrusion 521 extended inward of the base for engaging with a catch 44 of the insert 40 and retaining the insert 40 in the base 20. The insert 40 may be moved outward of the base 20 by a spring 61 when the knob 51 is depressed inward of the cover 30 such that the container may be easily operated with only one hand. A recess 33 protects the knob 51 from being depressed inward of the cover 30 inadvertently.
Patent GB-2322796-A (GB)
Title: Brush for cleaning wheely bins
Inventor: LINDER NIGEL
IPC: A46B9/02
Filed: 1997-03-05
Abstract: A brush for cleaning the insides of tall wheely bins includes long handle 18 carrying a head with bristle arrays which are inclined to one another, bristles 8 for brushing the bin base and bristles 10 for brushing the bin sides.
Patent GB-2313926-A (GB)
Title: Damping oscillations during vertical motion of elevator car
Inventor: FULLER JAMES W
IPC: B66B7/04
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: An elevator motion control system compares a dictated acceleration signal 101, indicative of a desired elevator flight path, with a measured acceleration signal 108, indicative of actual elevator motion, and provides a motion command signal 115 to both a high pass filter 117 and a low pass filter 116 such that the frequency of the motion command signal is split into high and low frequency components 141,118. An active elevator hitch 36 is used to implement the high frequency/low stroke portion of the motion command signal while the elevator motor 24 is used to implement the low frequency/high stroke portion of the motion command signal. A time delay 106 delays the dictated acceleration signal prior to its use, the duration of the time delay corresponding to the delay associated with a motion perturbation propagating along a main rope 14 between the elevator motor and the elevator car 12. The active elevator hitch 36 includes at least one force actuator having a variable extension. The variable extension is controlled for varying the vertical position of the elevator car along the elevator flight path for damping at least the high frequency components of elevator car vertical oscillations.
Patent GB-2315692-A (GB)
Title: Assembly Tool
Inventor: BENNER ROLF
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 1997-07-22
Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly tool, wherein contact springs 20 are securable on a web 17 by means of a pressing unit. An assembly tool, whereby a simple and secure assembly of the contact springs is possible, is provided when the pressing unit has a rolling body, 38 which moves along counterfaces of the contact springs and presses said springs onto the web.
Patent GB-2330451-A (GB)
Title: Forming devices by drop-on-demand printing
Inventor: SPEAKMAN STUART
IPC: H01M10/052
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: Multiple droplets 20 are deposited from nozzles 28 of deposition heads 22A,22B,22C by actuators 30 the a drop-on-demand printer to form devices such as field effect transistors, chemotransistors, solar cells, sensors, polymeric batteries, waveguides, thermal imaging arrays, SQUID magnetometers, light emitting diodes, lenses, &c.. Applications to numerous other fields such as opthalmology, security, advertising, publishing, confectionary, &c are also referred to.
Patent GB-2331424-A (GB)
Title: System for obtaining three-dimensional anagliph-like still photographs
Inventor: TEJEDA JORDI MASSO
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 1997-11-17
Abstract: System for obtaining three-dimensional still anagliph-like photographs, which consists in extracting an image 1 from a computer library and isolating it from its background. By mixing three colours, one creates by data-processing a concrete or abstract image from which are then isolated individually two of the component colours which are displaced symmetrically one (eg the red) to the left and the other (eg the blue) to the right to produce a background image 4. The image 1 prepared previously is then superimposed to form the foreground.
Patent GB-2320777-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable enclosure panel for mobile computer
Inventor: UDAGAWA MASAMICHI
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1996-07-16
Abstract: Enclosure panel for a mobile computer, the enclosure panel including a panel housing coupled to a portion of the mobile computer. The enclosure panel can have cosmetic or functional attributes or both. To achieve cosmetic Individuality, the enclosure panel housing is made of a durable substance like transparent or colorful plastic or stainless steel, or is covered by a textile, vinyl, leather, or elastomeric material. Functional attributes include enclosure panels with pouches for storage, additional electronic component configurability, a solar power source, or a transporting means. The enclosure panel housing is interchangeable with other enclosure panel housings, providing the user with reconfigurability of a mobile computer design.
Patent GB-2336237-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising an audio CD with another data source
Inventor: JOHNSON ANTHONY TRACY
IPC: G11B27/10
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: A computer able to access two data sources, one of which is a CD, and synchronise data provided by the two sources. The authenticity of the CD may be verified by checking part or all of its playing time.
Patent GB-2337260-A (GB)
Title: Polymer foams containing hydrofluoroethers
Inventor: HARRIS MARK STANLEY
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: A polymer foam, e.g. a phenolic foam, includes as a surfactant at least one hydrofluoroether or an azeotrope formulation thereof A portion of the surfactent may be contained in the resin and/or in the foam blowing agent blend. I-methoxy-nonafluorobutane or an azeotrope formulation thereof with trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is preferred.
Patent GB-2337796-A (GB)
Title: Bearing cap
Inventor: LANCASTER JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: F16C35/04
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A bearing cap suitable for an electric motor comprises an outer ring 2 having three circumferentially spaced apart chucking zones 17, 18, 19, an inner ring 7 which defines a circular aperture for a motor shaft, three struts 20, 21, 22 each of which extends from one chucking zone to the next, and webs (38, 39) provided between the struts, the inner ring and the outer ring.
Patent GB-2330046-A (GB)
Title: Protocol for transmission at two different bit rates within the same band
Inventor: MARCHITTO LUCIANO DOMENICO
IPC: H04M/
Filed: 1998-07-03
Abstract: A data transmission protocol for a network incorporating high speed devices (e.g. 2 Mbits/sec) and low speed devices (e.g. 4.8-9.6 kbits/sec) permits data transmission at two different rates. High speed devices provide a preamble to allow correct synchronisation between the receiver and transmitter which is then followed by a start of frame (SOF) code. The remainder of the high speed signal is consistent with the format of a low speed data frame, and its duration is no longer than that of a low speed data frame. A signal is accepted as a low speed signal if, after idle, a bit one is detected, otherwise the signal is accepted as a high speed signal. The protocol utilises a frequency band in the region of 0.5 to 5 Mhz thus ensuring compatibility with ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network).
Patent GB-2328684-A (GB)
Title: A lithium manganese oxide powder and preparation thereof
Inventor: KIM GUEN-BAE
IPC: H01M10/05
Filed: 1998-08-24
Abstract: A lithium manganese oxide (LixMn2O4, where x is 1#1.05) powder has an octahedrol particle shape, and preferably has a particle size of 0.3 1 micron and is used as a positive electrode in a lithium secondary battery. In the preparation method lithium acetate and manganese acetate are dissolved in a solvent, gelatine is added to the obtained solution, and the solvent is removed to form a gel. A lithium manganese oxide powder is then formed by calcinating the gel at 300 # 500'C, and the powder is ground and sintered at 750 # 850‹C for 6 #12 hours. The lithium secondary battery adopting a positive electrode containing the lithium manganese oxide as an active material has an improved capacity characteristic and a high-rate changing/discharging characteristic.
Patent GB-2342164-A (GB)
Title: Remote acoustic sensing system
Inventor: JOYNES GEORGE MALCOLM SWIFT
IPC: G01S17/86
Filed: 1998-10-01
Abstract: An acoustic sensor system for the detection, location and classification of sound-generating targets, e.g. helicopters (5) from a ship (6) comprising, a base station (6a) aboard the ship (6) which includes a radio transmitter/receiver (B-Tx/Rx) and a digital signal processor unit (DSP); and a plurality of floating remote stations (1,2,3,4) which in use are positioned remotely from the ship (6) and which are each arranged to carry apparatus including an electrical power source, a radio transmitter/receiver (S-Tx/Rx) suitable for two way communication with the B-Tx/Rx, control means, sound detector means, and a data processor (DP), the control means being responsive to signals transmitted from the B-Tx/Rx and received by the S-Tx/Rx for controlling provision of electrical power for the apparatus and the DP being operative to classify electrical signals generated by the sound detector means in response to the reception thereby of sound signals and operative to initiate in dependence upon classification, transmission of data from the S-Tx/Rx to the B-Tx/Rx appertaining to the sound signals, the DSP being operative in dependence upon reception of these signals from each of the remote stations (1,2,3,4) to generate data derived therefrom appertaining to the position and classification of the sound source.
Patent GB-2347078-A (GB)
Title: Head-rest
Inventor: LINDSTROM MARTIN
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: A head-rest arrangement (4) for a seat in a motor vehicle has a main part (6) and a front part (7). Releasable connection means are provided to connect the front part to the main part and to release the front part in response to a rear impact. A resilient spring (21) is provided to bias the front part (7) forwardly while simultaneously drawing air through non-return valves (24) into a chamber formed by a concertina tube (22) of which the spring forms a part. The front part (7) of the head-rest engages the rear of the head of an occupant of the seat, preventing the head of the occupant of the seat moving rearwardly relative to the torso of the occupant of the seat, thus minimising whiplash injuries.
Patent GB-2337942-A (GB)
Title: Jigsaw puzzle apparatus
Inventor: BAXTER MALCOLM
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: A puzzle apparatus comprises a base board and jigsaw puzzle pieces characterised in that the base board has a network of conductive tracks and the pieces have an electrically conductive base which on correct assembly bridges the tracks to permit passage of electric current and activation of a sound or light display.
Patent GB-2337577-A (GB)
Title: Stick of gunpowder
Inventor: PFERSMANN AXEL
IPC: F42B5/16
Filed: 1999-05-19
Abstract: A residue-free and quick burning stick of gunpowder for ignition boosters of propellant charges has a large combustion surface by reason of uniformly thick cross-sections of a base 4 and of arms 5 provided on the base, so that perforation of the stick of gunpowder is not necessary.
Patent GB-2340854-A (GB)
Title: Ground anchor device
Inventor: ROLFE CLIVE
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: A ground anchor device (10) is described which comprises a straight element (12) having a tapered lower end (13) and a helical element (14) arranged concentrically around and radially spaced from the straight element (12). The helical element has a tapered lower end (15) and is connected at its upper end to the upper end of the straight element (12). The device (10) may be surmounted with a ring as a securing means, with a socket for a fence post, or with any other such attachment.
Patent GB-2338016-A (GB)
Title: Concrete pavement
Inventor: FITZPATRICK PATRICK ALAN
IPC: E01C7/14
Filed: 1999-06-02
Abstract: A concrete pavement suitable for a main road or motorway is produced by casting a pavement-quality concrete slab (2) onto a sub-base (1). A chemical is used to retard the setting of the upper portion (5) of the slab (2). After the lower portion (4) of the slab (2) has set, the top of the slab is brushed so as to remove the unset mortar from between the aggregate at the top surface (3), in order to give that surface an exposed aggregate texture. By casting the slab (2) as a single monolithic layer, the construction process is simplified and reduced in time compared with the traditional two-layer slab used when producing "whisper concrete".
Patent GB-2355361-A (GB)
Title: Qualifying telephone lines for data transmission
Inventor: FAULKNER ROGER
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 1999-06-23
Abstract: The method assesses the suitability of customer telephone lines 12, 13, 14 for data transmission. The method includes selecting a telephone line having tip and ring wires by means of a computer 30 and switch 15, and electrically connecting the tip and ring wires together at a test access 29 adjacent one end of the selected line to produce a common mode configuration. Single-ended electrical measurements are performed on the wires in the common mode configuration by a measurement unit 27 connected to the test access 29 to determine an electrical property of the wires from the measurements. Also disclosed is a system and program for determining signal attenuations of customer telephone lines and methods of marketing customer telephone lines for a selected data transmission service.
Patent GB-2352237-A (GB)
Title: Re-usable food can
Inventor: ROBERTS SUSAN MARY
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 1999-07-17
Abstract: A food can is constructed in two separate pieces of sufficiently robust construction to allow repeated cleaning and re-use. The smaller piece (Fig. 4) comprising the lid of the can is unscrewed from the larger piece comprising the body of the can (Fig 1) to break the vacuum and release the contents. When opened, the separate pieces of the can have no sharp edges.
Patent GB-2341161-A (GB)
Title: A chain wheel guard
Inventor: EVANS PETER ROBERT
IPC: B62J13/00
Filed: 1999-07-30
Abstract: A mudguard 38 guards a cycle chain wheel 26 from mud thrown up by the front cycle wheel 12 by surrounding the forward lower quadrant of the cycle chain wheel 26, whilst leaving the side face of the chain wheel uncovered. The mudguard may extend underneath the front tube so as to protect the rider from mud thrown up by the front wheel. The mudguard may surround the upper rear quadrant of the chain wheel so as to protect it from mud thrown up by the rear wheel.
Patent GB-2353476-A (GB)
Title: Massaging insole
Inventor: CHTN SHOU
IPC: A43B3/12
Filed: 1999-08-27
Abstract: A sole pad unit for supporting the metatarsal bones, massaging the acupressure points and airing the centre depressed area of the sole of the foot. The sole pad comprises a massaging block which protrudes into the arch of the foot. The block may approximate to an "L" shape and be provided with an airing vent hole at its centre. Preferably the block has outwardly extending inclined sides.
Patent GB-2344346-A (GB)
Title: Colour filter
Inventor: KANNO TOSHIYUKI
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: A colour filter comprising a transparent substrate 1, patterned colour layers 2, a transparent electrode 3 and a flat transparent protection layer 4. The flat transparent protection layer 4 covers both the transparent substrate 1 and the patterned colour layers 2. The flat transparent protection layer 4 comprises a UV or light radiation and/or heat cross-linkable polymerisation product of a mixture containing (a) a polymerisation component comprising monomers, oligomers or polymers, having hydroxyl, carboxyl or amino groups and (b) a metal containing compound. An Example of a metal containing compound is an alkoxide, phenoxide, acylate or chelate of a metal atom, such as Al, Zr, Si, In, Zn, Ni, Ti, Cu, having 1-18 carbon atoms. The mixture is deposited by a wet method such as spin, roll or cast coating. The colour filter is suitable for use in an organic polychromatic-light emitting display device.
Patent GB-2354487-A (GB)
Title: Water craft having longitudinal inflatable airbags
Inventor: QUANTRILL GRAEME
IPC: B63C7/08
Filed: 1999-09-21
Abstract: A water craft has longitudinal inflatable air bags (2, Fig 1) mounted along both sides of the hull of said water craft. The bags may be fixed to an existing hull or set in a recess (12, Fig 3) formed into a new hull. Inflation apparatus for the bags may include gas reservoirs (16, Fig 4) feeding pressure and supply regulation apparatus, which in turn feeds a gas supply tube 8, to inflate the bags through non-return valves 9. The air bags may be protected by a rubber housing 5, releasable along a key way 11, on inflation of inflatable chambers 6. The chambers may be inflated manually, in response to a hydrostatic activation, or in response to a remote signal.
Patent GB-996832-A (GB)
Abstract: 996,832. Honing. J. SUNNEN. June 27, 1963 [Sept. 17, 1962], No. 25593/63. Heading B3D. A honing mandrel comprises a tubular member adapted to be moved into a bore to be honed, an opening formed through one side of said member, a single abrasive assembly positioned in said opening, said assembly having an outer abrasive portion and an inner backing portion with a  longitudinally tapered inner surface, and adjustment means movable longitudinally in said tubular member and engageable with said tapered inner surface for moving said abrasive assembly radially in said opening, said adjustment means and said tubular member having co-operating relatively movable means to prevent relative rotational movement therebetween. A honing mandrel for bores having a diameter of one-tenth of an inch or less comprises a tubular holder 12 and a case-hardened tubular barrel 14. A rectangular opening 22 formed, e.g. by electrical discharge machining, in the barrel 14 receives a stone assembly comprising an abrasive element 30 attached to a stone holder 32 having a tapered inner surface 34 mating with a tapered surface 44 on the end of a rod 40 slidable in the barrel 14 and extending from a portion 38 slidable in the holder 12. The portion 38 has a stud 46 received in alongitudinal slot 48 in the holder 12. The holder 12 is of a size to fit existing honing machines and the portion 38 has means co-operating with adjustment means on the machine to control its axial position in the mandrel, and hence the radial adjustment of the stone assembly. The barrel 14, except for the portion which fits into the holder 12 and in the area of the opening 22, is cut away on the side substantially opposite to the opening 22. The cut-away 26 is not symmetrically opposite the opening 22 but is offset, e.g. through 7 degrees to the side indicated in Fig. 4 for a mandrel designed to rotate counterclockwise. The cylindrical portion of the barrel 14 in the area of the opening 22 forms a shoe 28 which engages a bore during honing to provide support and backing for the abrasive member. In a modification, Fig. 10, the stone holder 32a has a longitudinal projection 33a to prevent the stone assembly from flying out of the barrel 14. In another modification, Fig. 11, one side of the opening 22b has a projection 50b a few thousandths of an inch thick, thus reducing the area of the opening that has to be made to exacting tolerances. A thick projection may be used, a mating notch being provided in the stone assembly. In another modification, Fig. 12, one side of the barrel 14b has a flat 54, formed at an angle approximately 7 degrees to a centreline through the stone assembly, to facilitate circulation of lubricant in the bore during honing. A second parallel flat may be provided on the opposite side of the barrel.
Patent GB-191115151-A (GB)
IPC: A01G1/06
Abstract: 15,151. Sch³tze, W. June 28. Plants, treatment of growing.-Degeneration of cotton plants is prevented by growing new plants from the seeds of an approved mother plant, topping or pollarding the new plants, grafting them with grafts from the original mother plant, and afterwards topping or pollarding the plants to be treated and grafting them with grafts from the new plants. Plants which have not been grown from the seeds of the mother plant may be employed as the intermediate plant,. The process is applicable to wild cotton plants.
Patent HU-T64753-A (HU)
Title: Process for the production of cyclohexane derivatives holding imidazolyle substitutent and of medical preparatives containing them
Inventor: MUELLER ULRICH E
IPC: C07D403/10
Filed: 1993-06-25
Abstract: Imidazolyl-substituted cyclohexane derivatives are prepared by reaction of corresponding cyclohexane derivatives with substituted imidazoles and subsequent variation of the substituents. The imidazolyl-substituted cyclohexane derivatives can be employed as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of arterial hypertension and atherosclerosis.
Patent HU-T70289-A (HU)
Title: Process for the manufacture of membrane-covered fertilizer granules
Inventor: JASCHKOWITZ MICHAEL
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 1992-08-18
Abstract: Described is a process for the manufacture of membrane-covered fertilizer granules by coating the granules with films of a mixture of a polyisocyanate and a polyol, the coating compound being applied in proportions such that each film has a thickness of 10 to 30 $g(m)m, preferably 15 to 20 $g(m)m. The granular fertilizer manufactured in this way has the advantage that it initially emphasizes nitrogen release and subsequently potassium release.