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Patent GB-2323852-A (GB)
Title: Beer brewing process(es)
Inventor: MILLER PETER ANTHONY
IPC: C12C7/06
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: The process(es) consist(s) of the following taken singly or in combination:- (a) a method and apparatus for making clarified wort for delivery to a fermenting vessel consisting of essentially two operating stages by means of a mashing vessel or tun 201 and a wort purifying device 202; (b) a method and apparatus for brewing beer from wort in essentially two stages consisting of a fermentation vessel 203 and a filtration device 204; and (c) a method and apparatus for reclaiming and recycling liquids used to wash and/or sterilise the vessels etc. Mashing, boiling and cooling may take place in a single vessel 201 and the purifying/filtration step may use a filter belt membrane providing sub-micronic separation. The fluids from the periodic cleaning and sterilising of apparatuses 201-204 and 211 are collected in receivers 209 and, after treatment, pumped to the pressure belt filter 211.
Patent GB-2312224-A (GB)
Title: Paving material in sheet form
Inventor: MCINTOSH JAMES
IPC: E01C5/22
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: A paving sheet is formed of a non-opaque, preferably transparent, thermoplastic resin layer 1, optionally reinforced with chopped glass fibres 2 near one surface and having applied thereto a stone effect in the form of stone chippings 3. Such a sheet can be applied to a substrate, by being heat-softened, for example using a blow torch, and then smoothed on the substrate.
Patent GB-2328149-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrushes
Inventor: FRANCIS JULIE
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 1997-08-15
Abstract: A toothbrush is closely confined, with a charge of toothpaste on its bristles, in a blister pack, for emergency one-time use. It may be less than normal size, for example 6-8 cms in length.
Patent GB-2321113-A (GB)
Title: Camera with a support means for a masking plate
Inventor: JIANG QUAN
IPC: G03B11/00
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: A camera (1) is provided with a support means (8) arranged in front of the lens system of the camera (1) supporting a plate (10) a predetermined distance from the lens system, wherein the plate has window (28) through which the lens can receive light. Also provided is a apparatus for holding an image in front of the lens. Further provided is a camera having a lens system with an additional focusing means with a focal length in a first area being infinite and in a second area being relatively short.
Patent GB-2328974-A (GB)
Title: Portable computer with a gear-type hinge
Inventor: BANG YOUNG UN
IPC: E05D11/08
Filed: 1997-11-24
Abstract: A portable formation processing apparatus comprising a lid (101) containing a display unit (250), a body (102) containing a keyboard, and a hinge rotatably coupling the lid (101) to the body (102). The hinge comprising a frame (22) secured to the body (102), a torque unit surrounding a shaft (20), the shaft (20) being fixed to the frame (22), and an arm (50) which is secured to the lid (101) and rotatably connected to the frame (22). The arm (50) has gear teeth at one end engaging a gear (21) of the torque unit to rotate the gear in response to rotation of the arm (50), the torque unit holding the lid (101) in its new angular position. In an alternative arrangement the frame (22) and arm (50) are transposed.
Patent GB-2321154-A (GB)
Title: Reverse playback of MPEG video
Inventor: CEN SHANWEI
IPC: H04N5/783
Filed: 1997-12-18
Abstract: Reverse playback of MPEG video from a random access source takes advantage of the symmetry of B frames within an IB data stream. The IB data stream is processed by a parsing algorithm to identify within the B frames during playback those bits associated with motion vector identification and values to develop a parsed B frame table. When the IB data stream is output from the storage source for reverse playback, the IB data stream is rearranged into a reversed IB data stream. As each B frame is processed prior to input to an MPEG decoder, the parsed B frame table is used to manipulate the appropriate bits within the B frames to turn forward motion vectors into backward motion vectors, and vice versa. Then when the B frame is decoded by the MPEG decoder the respective motion vectors are associated with the appropriate I frames within the reversed IB data stream to produce accurate decoding of the B frames during reverse playback. Alternatively the MPEG decoder controller may be modified to provide both forward and reverse playback capabilities by reversing the stores within a prediction module 22 of the MPEG decoder so that for reverse playback the first I frame in the reversed IB data stream is input to a fixture store 26 rather than a prior store 24 and the next I frame is input to the prior store 24 rather than the future store 21. Again the B frame motion vectors in this manner are associated with the proper I frames for decoding.
Patent GB-2320154-A (GB)
Title: Locating satellite communications terminal
Inventor: NONAMI TAKAYUKI
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 1994-06-08
Abstract: A satellite communications terminal locates itself using the GPS satellite navigation system. It compares its location with the location of cells of a cellular satellite communications system; if the cell so determined is different from the cell determined, and stored, previously, it registers the change with the ground station via the communications satellite. The arrangement reduces overheads.
Patent GB-2325697-A (GB)
Title: Locking device with attack protection
Inventor: WRONSKI YUREK
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device for locking a member 11 such as a door in position, the device comprising a latch mechanism 21 for mounting on one side of the member 11, a security device 31 for restricting the operation of the latch mechanism to authorised users, and means 41 operable independently of the operation of the security device 31 for locking the latch mechanism against operation to unlock said member. Withdrawal of the security device from the said opposite side of the member 11 removes projection 42 - allowing means 41 to slide downwards to prevent latch mechanism operation.
Patent GB-2322027-A (GB)
Title: An optical amplifier or transmitter which is shut down in the abscence of an input signal
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TSUKASA
IPC: H04B10/077
Filed: 1995-03-27
Abstract: An optical amplifier or transmitter which is shut down for a preset time when the absence of an input signal is detected. The optical amplifier comprises a doped fibre 274, a pumping light source 278, interception detection means 268,270 for detecting that inputting of the signal light to said doped fibre is intercepted, a photo detector 284 for detecting the intensity of light outputted, automatic level control means 288 for supplying a controlling electric current to said pumping light source 278 so that the output level of said photo detector 284 may be fixed, and shutting down means 266 for intercepting the input to the doped fibre 274 for a predetermined period of time in response to an output signal from said interception detection means 268,270. This prevents an optical surge. The transmitter is constructed similarly. Embodiments that intercept the output are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2326416-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency heating of trans-1,4-polybutadiene
Inventor: MAIER THOMAS ROBERT
IPC: C08J3/28
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: Trans-1,4-polybutadiene is heated to a temperature above about 104 F (40 C), at which it can be readily processed, without causing oxidative gelation, by exposing it to electromagnetic radiation having a frequency in the range of about 2 MHz to about 80 MHz, the trans-1,4-polybutadiene being oil-extended with at least 10 phr of a processing oil. The heated trans-1,4-polybutadiene is mixed with a rubbery polymer before any portion of the trans-1,4-polybutadiene cools to a temperature below 104 F (41 C).
Patent GB-2328835-A (GB)
Title: Remote access to telephone numbers stored in a telephone set
Inventor: OH TAE-KEUN
IPC: H04M1/2745
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: A telephone set which has conventional telephone answering functions also has a memory (13, Fig. 1) for storing information, such as contact names or a list of appointments or particularly telephone numbers, and the memory can be remotely accessed to read out information from a selected memory address, the selected information being transferred to the remote access point in the form of a speech message. When the telephone set is in the answering mode and the usual answering message has been given 206, a telephone number in the memory (13) may be remotely accessed by inputting a secret number 207, then inputting an information recall request key 213, and then inputting the required memory address 215 (eg. in the form of an abbreviated dial number) in response to a memory address request announcement message 214. The telephone number stored in the corresponding memory location is then read and converted to a speech message which is transferred 216 to the remote access point. The telephone number in the next memory location may then be accessed by pressing the * key 218, 219, or another telephone number may be accessed by inputting the corresponding memory address 215. The telephone may be a wired telephone connected to the PSTN, or may be a digital cellular telephone.
Patent GB-2329755-A (GB)
Title: A method of preparing a positive electrode for nickel-based battery and a slurry composition for the same
Inventor: BAK MIN-SEON
IPC: H01M4/52
Filed: 1998-09-25
Abstract: A positive electrode for a nickel-based battery is prepared by mixing a nickel hydroxide powder containing nickel hydroxide, a cobalt compound and a viscosity increasing agent with an alkaline solution to form a positive active material slurry, agitating the positive active material slurry at a temperature ranging from 50 to 150‹C for a time period of 0.5 to 2 hours, and applying the agitated positive active material slurry onto a substrate.
Patent GB-2331484-A (GB)
Title: Welding plastics profiles
Inventor: SMITH GARRY ANDREW
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: A method of welding plastics profiles together to form joints, eg., corner joints of door and window frames, comprises preparing the ends of the profiles for welding by cutting back a section 5 of the profile 1 so that it lies below the remaining section 6. During heating, only section 6 is melted and the parts are brought together so that the unmelted sections 5 simply butt up to one another, or only merge to a very small extent, thus giving the appearance, when looked at towards the surface 2, of a non-welded butt joint, ie., the formation of a burr on the surface 2 is avoided. The ends of the profiles 1 may be cut with a continuous shallow slope (Figure 5) so that section (8) lies forward of the remainder of the profile. When a profile cut in this way is pushed together with another similar profile in order to make a butt joint, the two sections (8) would meet first, and thus it is these areas which are melted in order to effect the welded joint.
Patent GB-2345522-A (GB)
Title: An automatic transmission having a driver operated control to provide increased acceleration
Inventor: BERRY ADRIAN HILARY
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 1999-01-09
Abstract: An automatic transmission 11, preferably a continuously variable transmission (CVT), has an electronic control unit 12 and sensor means to provide signals indicative of the speed of the engine 10 and road. A driver operable control 17, which is preferably mounted on the steering wheel, reduces the ratio of the CVT to a ratio resulting in an engine speed close to that at which peak engine torque is produced (fig 2).
Patent GB-2334702-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with electrical components
Inventor: HABERSTROH RUDOLF
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 1999-02-18
Abstract: In a two-seater motor vehicle with various electrical components, at least one component 3, 4 is arranged in the vehicle interior in the region behind the vehicle seats or between the vehicle seat backrests. The components may be a CD changer or a transmitting/receiving/processing unit.
Patent GB-2348415-A (GB)
Title: Labels comprising a folded leaflet
Inventor: INSTANCE DAVID JOHN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: A self-adhesive label (2) comprising a self-adhesive base portion (6) which is adhered by its self-adhesive surface to a backing (4) of release material, a folded leaflet portion (8) which is disposed over the base portion (6), the folded leaflet portion (8) comprising a plurality of folded sheets (20,22) adhered together by adhesive (26) and a self-adhesive overlaminate portion (10) which is adhered by its self-adhesive surface to a part of the top surface of the folded leaflet portion (8) and to exposed parts of the top surface of the base portion (6) on opposed sides of the folded leaflet portion so as to retain the leaflet portion (8) in a folded configuration, the adhesive (26) extending generally in a direction extending between the parts of the base portion (6) to which the overlaminate portion (10) is adhered. Alternatively, the folded leaflet portion (8) comprises a single sheet folded once along a line extending between said parts of the base portion and then folded a number of times in a direction orthogonal to side line. Methods of manufacture involving cutting of a succession of labels from superimposed webs are disclosed.
Patent GB-2332331-A (GB)
Title: Borehole imaging system
Inventor: HOTHER JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging system or sensor, particularly for use in oil-filled passages such as wells or pipelines, or for passages containing other similar viscous fluids. There is provided a downhole imaging system which operates in a wavelength region outside of the visible band, preferably in the infrared region, to permit penetration of the surrounding fluid medium, e.g. oil. The data may be transmitted from the sensor in a compressed form.
Patent GB-2337475-A (GB)
Title: Wafer polishing
Inventor: TORII KOJI
IPC: B24B49/02
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: A semiconductor wafer is polished in a first polishing step 1a, the thickness of a portion of the wafer being measured 5 either during or after this polishing step 1a. The wafer is then polished in a second polishing step 1b, the degree of polishing being dependant upon the thickness measurement. The polishing steps may be performed on separate regions of the same platen or on two or more separate platens. The method is particularly suitable for improving the controllability of the residual layer thickness of interlayer insulation layers on semiconductors. Preferably 70-90 % of the estimated optimum polishing is performed in the first polishing step.
Patent GB-2350936-A (GB)
Title: Enclosure seal for shielding electronic equipment
Inventor: BRYANT TREVOR JOHN
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: An improved electro-magnetic seal is provided between body parts of an enclosure by providing mating surfaces of the body parts with projections 30 to improve electrical contact between the body parts. The invention may be applied to various forms of mating surface, including complementary tongue and groove or stepped surfaces. Similar projections may also be introduced into slots for mounting of panels in order to improve electrical contact between body parts and the panel.
Patent GB-2353471-A (GB)
Title: Composition for treating obesity
Inventor: VIGDOROVICH DANIEL
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 1999-07-06
Abstract: A composition for correction of impaired metabolism, and in particular for treating obesity and related disorders comprising natural substances for restoring balance in processes of excitation and cortical inhibition, amino acid, source of short chain fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin. The ingredients specifically mentioned include : <SL> <LI>(a) natural substances : extracts of <U>Adonidis vernalis</U> and <U>Leonuri sp.</U> , sodium or potassium bromide, magnesium sulphate and sodium or potassium iodide : <LI>(b) amino-acid : alanine ; <LI>(c) short chain fatty acid : butter, coconut oil or palm oil ; <LI>(d) calcium : calcium dihydromonophosphate or calcium glycerophosphate ; <LI>(e) vitamin : vitamin B<SB>6</SB>. </SL>
Patent GB-2342262-A (GB)
Title: Method for transmitting data by way of a plurality of interfaces
Inventor: SCHAEFER STEFAN PETER
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: The interfaces are arranged in parallel and each have a receiver unit (1) for receiving data packets and for temporarily storing these data packets and a transmitter unit (2) for sending data packets. Furthermore, a general temporary store (4) for the plurality of interfaces is provided. The method includes: allocation of temporary storage space of the general temporary store (4) for the receiver unit (1) of each interface during an initialization; the transmission of a data packet to a receiver unit (1) of an interface by a communications unit; the temporary storage of the data packet, transmitted to a receiver unit (1), in the temporary storage space allocated to the receiver unit (1) and the request for further temporary storage space from a storage-space administration unit (3); the allocation, by the storage-space administration (3), of the further requested temporary storage space for the requesting receiver unit (1); the transmission of the temporary-storage-space allocation to a transmitter unit (2); the sending of the temporarily stored data packet by the transmitter unit; and the freeing of the temporary storage space of the sent data packet so that this temporary storage space of the general temporary store (4) can be allocated anew again by the storage-space administration (3).
Patent GB-2354553-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor driven turbocharger.
Inventor: HALL JUSTIN ARTHUR
IPC: F01D15/10
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: An air cooled axial flux motor/generator 20 having an internal cooling fan and its own bearings is co-axially coupled to the compressor side of a turbine 13 and compressor 12 turbocharger 10 via a flexible coupling31 to: prevent rotor dynamic coupling between turbochager and motor; space one from the other to reduce heat transfer and; facilitate disassembly. The motor/generator provides additional turbocharger rotor acceleration at low engine speeds and absorbs power provided from the exhaust gases at higher speeds by generating electric current.
Patent GB-2358801-A (GB)
Title: Ozone generator controlled by air flow sensor
Inventor: LY SIMON OUY
IPC: G01F1/10
Filed: 1999-10-11
Abstract: An air purification device which is only activated in the presence of an air stream from an external source comprises an air flow sensor which produces an output signal which in turn activates an ozone generator located in the air stream. So that the ozone level remains low, the generator is deactivated if the air stream is not sufficient. A detector which may be used in the device comprises a low mass rotor 20, movement of which cuts an infrared beam 35,36 to detect that air flow is present. A gas flow detector for general use, preferably in the form of rotor 20, is also claimed in a further aspect of the invention.
Patent GB-2346778-A (GB)
Title: Digital wireless audio transmission system
Inventor: KURRAT JENS
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 1999-11-01
Abstract: A transmitter includes a local oscillator and frequency modulator 30 to modulate the oscillator signal with a periodic spreading signal 35 whose frequency is at least as high as a data bit rate to generate a frequency spread radio-frequency 36 signal. An amplitude modulator 31 modulates this signal with serial digital audio data 14 to provide a frequency spread amplitude-keyed signal for transmission. The receiver (fig. 5) includes multiple antennas and amplitude modulates the received signal of at least one antenna with signals having the same frequency as the transmitter spreading signal and a fixed relative phase deviation. The received signals are added, amplified, detected by a small-signal detector and then low-pass filtered and sampled to recover the serial digital audio data. The invention provides a low cost system that is capable of maintaining reliable transmission without dropouts due to multi-path fading. Application is to a microwave frequency audio transmission system with a wireless headphones receiver.
Patent GB-2357305-A (GB)
Title: Lining bores, such as wells and pipelines
Inventor: STENHOUSE GEORGE
IPC: E21B33/138
Filed: 1999-12-13
Abstract: Lining a bore using an elongate former 16 that can be advanced along a bore after a drilling head 13 has cut the bore, the former 16 defining an elongate annular forming cavity 18 between itself and the wall of the bore 11. As the former 16 advances a flow of settable lining material 20 is introduced into a forward end of the forming cavity 18. The lining material 20 is monitored by sensors 28 and its flow into cavity 18 and/or composition is controlled to allow it to set to at least a self supporting extent before a rearward end of the forming cavity 18 advances past the lining material thus set.
Patent GB-2357913-A (GB)
Title: Conditioning a gain control signal so that an output is dB linear
Inventor: SETTY SUMA
IPC: H03G7/00
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A control signal is conditioned such that it produces a conditioned control signal which is the sum of two exponentially varying components. The resulting conditioned control signal, applied to an amplifier circuit, produces a gain which varies linearly in dB with changes in the control voltage.
Patent GB-189914384-A (GB)
Abstract: 14,384. Henze, F. July 12. Venting. - T h e vent-hole is fitted with a ring c to which and to the opposite s i d e of the vessel is secured a wire-net cylinder a fitted internally with a perforated shield or protector b, the c a s i n g serving to prevent the explosion of the liquid contents, .if inflammable, should the portion within the casing .become accidentally lighted. The ring c is fitted with a plug f or other safety-valve, and with a threaded cap or cover g.
Patent HU-T74804-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing rhenium- and technecium-compounds containing new molekule-stuctures for localizing hypoxia, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Inventor: DI ROCCO RICHARD J
IPC: A61K31/555
Filed: 1992-10-28
Abstract: A compound of the formulae <CHEM> where at least one R  is -(A)<sb>p</sb>-R2 where (A)<sb>p</sb> is a linking group and R2 is a hypoxia localizing noiety; and wherein the other R groups are the same, or different and are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, aryl, -COOR3, <CHEM> -NH2, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxyaryl, haloalkyl, arylalkyl, -alkyl-COOR3, -alkyl-CON(R3)2, alkyl-N(R3)2, -aryl-COOR3, -aryl-CON(R3)2, -aryl-N(R3)2, 5- or 6-membered nitrogen- or oxygen-containing heterocycle; or two R groups taken together with the one or more atoms to which they are attached form a carbocyclic or heterocyclic, saturated or unsaturated spiro or fused ring which may be substituted with R groups;     R1  is hydrogen, a thiol protecting group or -(A)<sb>p</sb>-R2;     R3 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl;     m = 2 to 5; p = 0 to 20 A)<s
Patent HU-T63013-A (HU)
Title: Overvoltage arrester
Inventor: GIESE KLAUS
IPC: H02H9/04
Filed: 1992-12-03
Abstract: This surge voltage arrester has two connecting fittings (1, 2) which are braced with respect to one another. At least one pellet (7) consisting of varistor material is clamped in between the connecting fittings (1, 2). It is intended to create a surge voltage arrester which can be produced using simple means and which, in addition, can be cast around in a simple manner. This is achieved in that at least two insulating clamping elements, which are arranged symmetrically, are provided for bracing the connecting fittings (1, 2). The clamping elements, the at least one pellet (7) and, partially, the connecting fittings (1, 2) have insulating plastic material cast around them to form a monolithic block.