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Patent GB-2306092-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rod support
Inventor: NASH KEVIN ROBERT
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 1995-10-14
Abstract: A rod support comprises a horizontal bar 12 formed of telescopically collapsible sections 12a, 12b, 12c each carrying a rest 14 for a respective fishing rod and locking screws 32 for locking pairs of telescopic sections relative to one another. The bar 12 is supported on the ground by means of at least two bank sticks 22 of which at least one is connected to a locking screw 32 and serves additionally to prevent relative movement between one pair of sections 12a, 12b of the horizontal bar 12.
Patent GB-2294460-A (GB)
Title: Aryl and heteroaryl macrolides having immunosuppressive activity
Inventor: BAKER ROBERT K
IPC: C07D498/18
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: Aryl and heteroaryl macrolides of the general structural Formula I:    <IMAGE> have been prepared from suitable precursors by olefination at C - 27. These microlide immunosuppressants are useful in a mammalian host for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, the prevention of rejection of foreign organ transplants and/or related afflictions, diseases, and illnesses.
Patent GB-2295512-A (GB)
Title: Analog to digital converter
Inventor: TSUMARU SOICHI
IPC: H03M1/12
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: An analog to digital converter circuit uses a reference voltage which increases in proportion to an intensity level of an input analog signal, or a reference signal 44I or 44Q which decreases in proportion to an intensity level of undesired signal components included in an input analog signal, and thus maintains an adaptive quantizing level for a varying input signal level or a varying desired signal level in an input signal without a DA converter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2312023-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal fan
Inventor: MOK KAM-SHING
IPC: F04D29/02
Filed: 1996-04-10
Abstract: A centrifugal fan has three parts. The first part 12 has a plurality of slots 22. The second part 11 has a shroud, a plurality of fan blades 20 and a boss 15 for mounting the fan. The fan blades of the second part locate within the slots of the first part. The first and second parts are moulded plastics material and the third part 13 is a hollow metal rivet which passes through the boss 15 and joins the first and second parts 11, 12 together while providing a metal insert for the boss 15 adapted for mounting on a shaft.
Patent GB-2303618-A (GB)
Title: Expandable storage device
Inventor: ROBERTS CHRISTOPHER CLEO
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 1996-07-15
Abstract: An expandable storage device for holding items such as shopping bags in the boot of a car comprises a plurality of hingably connected walls (4,6,8,10,12,14) with restraints 22 also connecting the walls such that the device can be opened to form a plurality of compartments.
Patent GB-2304135-A (GB)
Title: Precast floor slab replacing process
Inventor: MORI AKIHITO
IPC: E01D22/00
Filed: 1996-08-05
Abstract: A precast replacing process comprises reinforcing a main floor slab girder by introducing enough prestress to cause a bending moment to a negative direction of the main girder, sequentially cutting the floor slab placed on the girder to plural pieces of blocks, scrapping and removing the pieces of blocks by means of a jack-up system, followed by placing the precast floor slab so that cut-off box portions formed thereon are allocated on an upper surface of the main girder, temporarily fixing the precast floor slab and the main girder at the cut-off box portions with a fixing space left between the cut-off box portions to the main girder direction to prevent lateral backling thereof, releasing such a temporary fixture after the precast floor slab has been placed, and permanently fixing the main girder and the precast floor slab while releasing the prestress introduced to the main girder.
Patent GB-2308387-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion resistant iron plating film containing nitrogen
Inventor: NITO TAKEHIRO
IPC: C25D3/56
Filed: 1996-11-15
Abstract: A corrosion resistant iron plating film containing 0.02 to 0.5 % by weight of nitrogen, which is formed on a surface of a substrate composed of aluminum or an aluminum alloy with a plating bath composed of a solution containing iron ions and urea by electrical reduction thereof. The concentration of urea in the bath is 15-150 g/litre.
Patent GB-2320892-A (GB)
Title: Alternating pad for use in prevention and management of bed sores
Inventor: COOK STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: An alternating pressure pad comprising at least two sets of inflatable cells (1,2), each set being alternately inflated and deflated. At least some of the cells having some further means, for example internal elastic membranes or external elastic strips (20) to accelerate the deflation of the respective cells.
Patent GB-2309051-A (GB)
Title: Rocker bracket for cylinder head of i.c. engine
Inventor: AUPPERLE WALTER
IPC: F01L1/18
Filed: 1997-01-02
Abstract: Individual rocker brackets 2, eg of die-cast alloy or plastics, are seated on the cylinder head 10, each bracket 2 having a trough-shaped depression 3 which holds a rocker shaft 4. The side walls of the rocker bracket 2 have upward tab-like extensions 6 which extend inwards to bear against the rocker shaft 4 beyond its centre plane 15 so as to hold the shaft 4 in the manner of a clip. A retaining bolt 8 passes through a hole 9 in the rocker bracket 2 and the rocker shaft 4. The lower part of the rocker bracket 2 has a widened part which serves as a guide element 11 with a guide hole 12 for facilitating the insertion of a cylinder head cover bolt 13.
Patent GB-2310718-A (GB)
Title: Determination of plant phylogeny involving introns from the RuBisCo small subunit encoding gene
Inventor: APPLEBY JONATHAN MARK
IPC: C12Q1/6895
Filed: 1997-02-24
Abstract: A process for the determination of the phylogeny of plant genetic material comprises the characterisation of at least one intron from the ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase (RuBisCo) encoding gene therefrom, and comparison of said intron(s) with at least one previously-characterised intron from a RuBisCo small subunit encoding gene. The comparison may involve introns having substantially identical flanking sequences, the sequences of the introns, or the length of one or more of the introns (optionally including intervening sequences). The genetic material may be genomic DNA. The process may be used to determine the phylogeny of processed plant genetic material, or the genus, species or variety of plant genetic material. A preferred process comprises measurement of the length of the introns in a double-stranded nucleic acid by:  (i) separation of the two strands of the nucleic acid, thereby to yield single-stranded molecules; performing, at least once, the following: (ii) annealing, to the single-stranded molecules (the 'template strands'), oligonucleotide primers specific to conserved sequences adjacent to the intron(s), whose length is to be measured, of the RuBisCo small subunit encoding gene; (iii) extending the bound oligonucleotide primers to yield complementary copies of the template strands; (iv) separation of the resultant double-stranded products to yield single-stranded molecules; wherein the phylogeny of the plant genetic material is determined by measurement of the lengths of the extended oligonucleotide primers, and comparison of the lengths of said extended primers with the length of extended oligonucleotide primers previously measured from at least one intron of a RuBisCo small subunit encoding gene. Two oligonucleotide primers may be used, one specific to a conserved sequence 5' to the first intron, and the other specific to a conserved sequence 3' to the last intron, of a RuBisCo small subunit encoding gene.
Patent GB-2323664-A (GB)
Title: Viewing and imaging systems
Inventor: SQUIBB FRANK NORMAN
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1997-03-25
Abstract: Viewing apparatus 22 for use with a CCD camera 21 to illuminate and view a pair of opposed surfaces, e.g. of a board (1, Fig. 1) and a screen (2) in a screen printer, comprises a housing 23 which is intended for location between the screen and board and which defines a return light channel 24. Light from a pair of sources 33,(34) is directed by a beam splitter 27 and roof prism 28 in the directions of the respective surfaces. Return light, again reflected by prism 28, passes through the splitter 27 to a lens system 25 and thus to the camera 21. A light barrier 39 inhibits cross-talk between light from the two sources introduced into the channel. An operator monitoring the resultant display may be provided with a substantially continuous picture by control of the light sources to generate repeated pulses of light at a sufficiently high rate. The pulses are preferably synchronised with the video signal and generated at the video frame rate. The apparatus described also has additional light sources 40,41 to provide diffuse illumination of the viewed surfaces; the different sources are controlled to generate respective light pulses of different durations, the temporal mid-points of pulses from the different sources being coincident.
Patent GB-2324246-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic limb-exsanguination device
Inventor: OLADIPO OLAREWAJU JAMES OLAGBO
IPC: A61H23/04
Filed: 1997-04-15
Abstract: The device comprises a sleeve shaped to fit the limb and divided into a series of spiral chamber segments each linked by a bi-directional valve which opens or closes depending upon the pressure gradient, the most distal segment having valve means for connection to a pressure source for enforced inflation and deflation. The device can be used to exsanguinate an extremity before the application of a tourniquet to create a bloodless field for surgery.
Patent GB-2324694-A (GB)
Title: Radiant electric heater with mica cover
Inventor: PLUMPTRE DAVID AUBREY
IPC: H05B3/74
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: A radiant electric heater (1) is provided with at least one covering sheet (7) of at least partially transparent mica. The heater is especially applicable in grills and ovens, such as microwave ovens, the at least one sheet (7) of mica preventing water and/or other vapours and food particulates from contacting one or more heating elements (4) and an insulating base (3), in the heater.
Patent GB-2327179-A (GB)
Title: Cover for hanging baskets and other plant containers
Inventor: LIOUSIAS LINDA VALERIE
IPC: A47G7/08
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: A cover for a hanging basket or plant container comprises a bag (1) made from a single sheet of material which is folded over to form a tube, the ends of the material being secured together by a stitching seam (2). External gussets (3, 4) are formed in the sides of the bag by folding in the sides and running a stitching seam (5) along an edge to form the bottom of the bag. A tube (6) is formed at the remaining edge of the bag by folding over the edge and securing it with a stitching seam (7). A draw string (9) is threaded through the tube (6), a gap (8) being left in the tube (6) to permit the ends of the draw string to extend from the tube. In use, the bag is opened out, drawn upwards over a hanging basket or the like and then secured by pulling on the draw string.
Patent GB-2318391-A (GB)
Title: Dedicated compression braking system for an i.c. engine, with solenoid valve on exhaust valve rocker lever
Inventor: REEDY STEVEN W
IPC: F01L13/06
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: The braking system includes an independent exhaust valve actuator assembly (104), including a braking mode rocker lever (106) and a cam lobe (108) for imparting reciprocable movement to the exhaust valve (102) when the engine is operated in the braking mode. The exhaust valve actuator assembly (104) includes a braking fluid circuit (110) formed in the braking mode rocker lever (106) and a braking fluid valve (116) which is a three-way solenoid valve mounted on the braking mode rocker lever (106) for controlling the flow of braking fluid in the braking mode rocker lever (106) during compression braking. The dedicated braking system minimizes the size and weight of the engine and also permits maximum freedom in designing and controlling the operation of the braking system independent of other engine components to maximize the efficiency of compression braking.
Patent GB-2337032-A (GB)
Title: Sorting apparatus including a turntable
Inventor: GILLARD-HICKMAN DOUGLAS R
IPC: B65G47/64
Filed: 1998-05-05
Abstract: Apparatus for sorting articles comprises a turntable 140, driving means 150 for selectively driving an article across the turntable, and a motor (340, fig 4) arranged to rotate the turntable in response to a command, such that the article may be driven off the turntable by the driving means in one of a plurality of chosen directions. The apparatus may be used for sorting and separating baggage, eg for X-ray scanning at an airport (see fig 1), or in a similar situation where security is important. The turntable may support a plurality of turntable rollers 150, driven by a roller motor (300, fig 4), and may be mounted on a spindle (330, fig 5), driven by a turntable motor (340, fig 4). If required, eg for further inspection of a particular item of baggage, a command may be sent to the turntable to rotate, eg through 90, and drive the item of baggage onto a set of driven inspection bench rollers 190. Once the item of baggage has been deposited onto the inspection bench (200, fig 1), the turntable may rotate back through 90 to allow subsequent baggage to be collected. If the next item does not require further inspection, then it may be passed to driven collection bench rollers 160, and from there to a collection bench (170, fig 1). The apparatus may also be used to sort canned food, eg by can size. For instance, a size detector may be used instead of an X-ray unit (70, fig 1). The size detector may send a signal to the turntable such that small cans are moved off the turntable in one direction, and larger cans in another.
Patent GB-2326104-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with lower surface projection
Inventor: SHEETS JEFFREY D
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: A metalwood golf club head (2) including upper and lower surfaces (6,8), a front ball striking face (10), and a curved rear surface (12) is characterized by a concave projection (16) in the lower surface extending from the face toward the rear surface. The lower surface may have a pair of recesses (18) which may be stepped (20). The rear surface may have a horizontal depression (24). The degree of concavity of the projection may increase with an increase in the loft of the striking face (10). The projection may also have a forward portion (16a, fig 3) which is parallel to the ground. The concave projection enables the club head to strike a golf ball on the ground, and particularly in a poor lie such as in a bunker or deep rough, without the head becoming buried in the ground.
Patent GB-2338694-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter mission pod
Inventor: OSMOND JOHN CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: B64D47/08
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: A pod 10, for supporting equipment such as a camera module 44, landing light 60, searchlight 62, loudspeaker system 65, audio amplifier 66, electronics control unit 67, and global positioning system/communications microwave downlink 72, comprises a chassis formed from tubular structural members and brackets the chassis having at least two (preferably four) anchorage points 20 for securing the pod 10, beneath a helicopter, thereby freeing the helicopter cabin floor of mission equipment. The pod may comprise a raised section 18 with a turret 41, and forward fairing 45. The pod also comprises bulkheads 47-49, and openable doors 54, defining interior compartments, and a rear fairing 51. Details of equipment supporting arrangements are disclosed.
Patent GB-2340671-A (GB)
Title: Joining shields of shielded cables
Inventor: DUFF MICHAEL
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 1998-08-12
Abstract: A terminator (8) for terminating the shield of each of a plurality of shielded cables, comprising an electrically conductive body (10) with a plurality of through holes (12), each for receiving one of the shielded cables, and terminating means (14) insertable between the shield and the insulator(s) of the conductor(s) of the cables to effect wedging in the holes thereby to make electrical contact between the shield and the body. The terminating means (14) may consist of separate wedges (16) or these may be part of a single part (19).
Patent GB-2341331-A (GB)
Title: Stationary exercise bicycle
Inventor: CHANG JEFFERY
IPC: A63B26/00
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: A stationary exercise bicycle is so mounted on its base that the body of the bicycle may lean over. The mounting means preferably comprises a hydraulic cylinder with a spring at one end.
Patent GB-2342440-A (GB)
Title: Planar waveguide with bragg grating
Inventor: BLACKIE GORDON NEIL
IPC: G01N21/77
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: In an optical device including a Bragg grating 4, such as a gas or vapour sensor, a planar optical waveguide layer 2 is carried on a substrate 1 and has a cladding layer 3. Light from a source 7 is transmitted via an input fibre 6 along the waveguide layer 2 to be incident on the Bragg grating 4 at an angle which results in Bragg scattering from it. The scattered radiation is monitored to determine the concentration of the gas to which the sensor is exposed, the effective index of the waveguide 2 varying with changes in concentration of the gas. To obtain high sensitivity, edge surface 5 of the substrate 1 and waveguide layer 2 is curved, permitting the input fibre 6 to be adjusted in position to satisfy the Bragg angle at the grating 4 for a particular device geometry. Thus variations in dimensions of the device because of manufacturing tolerances may be accommodated. Also, the same device may be used with different light sources by suitably positioning the input fibre 6 relative to the grating 4.
Patent GB-2347761-A (GB)
Title: Identification of individuals in event photography
Inventor: DOUGLAS FREDERICK MICHAEL
IPC: G03B15/00
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: A database containing the names of people to be photographed is used to create a set of identification cards each bearing the name of a person in a manually readable form and in the form of a barcode or a magnetic strip. The cards are distributed to the respective people at a convenient time before the photographic event. The photograph is then taken and immediately following this the cards are collected in a sequence which corresponds to the position the person occupied in the photographic record. The cards are maintained in sequence prior to generating a database of names which identifies the people in relation to the positions which they occupied in the photographic record. The database can be used to print legends for group photographs, create mailing envelopes, etc. Equipment for use in event photography is also claimed and this comprises a box 10 with an arrowhead pin 17 (Fig.3). On collecting the cards in sequence, the cards are placed on the arrowhead pin 17 and are stored in box 10. The pin 17 maintains the cards in the correct sequence until the cards are removed and read in sequence using eg. a barcode reader to generate the database or names.
Patent GB-2332407-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing quick steering changes in a vehicle having both steerable and differentially-driven wheels
Inventor: SATZLER RONNIE L
IPC: B62D11/08
Filed: 1998-12-09
Abstract: A machine having a first set of steerable wheels 30 and a second set of non-steerable but differentially drivable wheels 22, 24 has the steering during a turn-around improved by providing the steerable wheels 30 with a power steering system having a pump 38 and an additional pressure source, accumulator 40. The additional pressure source of pressurized fluid is used in conjunction with the first source of pressurized fluid whenever the steering control valve 36 is moved towards its extreme position in either direction. to reduce the steering effort particularly where the machine has to be fumed through 180 degrees. The differential drive of wheels 22, 24 is through a hydrostatic transmission 48, 50 providing an additional drive to a differential 46.
Patent GB-2333800-A (GB)
Title: Anti-rotation mounting clip
Inventor: FISCHER DOUGLAS A
IPC: F16B2/22
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: An anti-rotation mounting clip for mounting vehicle accessories, such as grab handles, to a vehicle work bracket. The mounting clip comprises a bezel 26 having a fixed leg 14 with a notch 27 and a flexible leg 12. The notch is adapted to receive an edge of the opening in the roof bracket and the flexible leg is adapted to abut an edge of the opening in the roof bracket. The fixed leg and the flexible leg are oriented so that their contact with the side edges of the roof bracket substantially prevent rotation of the mounting clip within the roof bracket opening. A hinged flap 28 carries formations 38, 40 which can be inserted through the bezel 26 to engage between the legs to resist removal of the clip.
Patent GB-2332770-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display and driving method
Inventor: SHIGETA MITSUHIRO
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: A plurality of signal electrodes and scanning electrodes are provided on each of a pair of glass substrates facing each other, and pixels are formed at intersections of the signal electrodes and the scanning electrodes, and a liquid crystal layer is formed between the pair of glass substrates. A resistance value R of a single signal electrode or a single scanning electrode, an electric capacity C between the single signal electrode and one of the pair of glass substrates facing the single signal electrode, and a pulse width # of a driving signal applied to the signal electrode or to the scanning electrode are set so as to satisfy a relationship 0.001 # RC/# # 0.5.
Patent GB-2334031-A (GB)
Title: Substituted phenols and their use in the adjustment of the resistance of liquid crystal compositions
Inventor: REIFFENRATH VOLKER
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 1999-02-04
Abstract: Liquid-crystal mixtures having specific resistance values are disclosed which comprise acidic compounds, as well as liquid-crystal displays containing these liquid-crystal mixtures. There are provided compounds of the formula I, [in which R is a terminal group, A<SP>1</SP>/A<SP>2</SP> a ring system and Z<SP>1</SP>/Z<SP>2</SP> a link group or direct bond as defined in claim 3; n is 0, 1, or 2; m is 0 or 1; o is 1, 2 or 3 (ie o-1 in formula I is 0, 1 or 2); provided that n+m+o is 2, 3 or 4; X and Y are independently F, Cl, COOR', NO 2  or CN (where R' is defined in claim 3); p 1 , p 2 , q 1  and q 2  are 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 subject to conditions specified at the end of claim 3); and the designation "OH" in formula I means that one or both of the depicted benzene rings has one or two OH substituents], their preparation, and their use for achieving certain specific resistance values in liquid-crystal mixtures. A method of adjusting the specific resistance of liquid-crystal mixtures comprises using acidic compounds.
Patent GB-2347049-A (GB)
Title: Providing credit information in a pre-paid mobile telephone
Inventor: FRISK KRISTIAN
IPC: H04M17/00
Filed: 1999-02-19
Abstract: A portable prepaid phone has a display, input means for inputting information and instructions, a control unit controlling the display in dependence on the operation of the input means, and transceiver means communicating via a wireless network controlled by a network operator. The network operator manages an account for said phone and updates the account upon the occurrence of a credit-affecting event. The network operator forwards a credit update message to portable prepaid phone and said message contains information about the current account and the credit affecting event causing the message to be sent to the phone upon the occurrence of a credit affecting event. In the phone the transceiver means receives the credit update message, the control unit decodes the received message in order to identify the content of the credit update message, and the control unit initiates the display of the current account in the display, immediately after the termination of the credit update message decoding.