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Patent GB-2225690-A (GB)
Title: Data handling apparatus
Inventor: SHEEHAN RAYMOND ANTHONY
IPC: G06F13/22
Filed: 1989-11-17
Abstract: Data handling apparatus comprises a host computer (2) which controls a network controller (3), and a network of terminals (T1) to (T12) under the control of the network controller (3). The network controller (3) transmits data from the terminals (T1) to (T12) to the host computer (2). The host computer (2) controls the polling sequence by which the network controller polls the terminals (T1) to (T12). On a terminal (T1) to (T12) going off-line, the host computer removes it from the polling sequence and stores the identity of the terminal for a predetermined time period. After the predetermined time period having timed out, the host computer (2) returns the off-line terminal into the polling sequence of the network controller (3). Should the off-line terminal be found still to be off-line it is removed for a greater predetermined time period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227478-A (GB)
Title: A lid locking device for a video tape cassette
Inventor: RYU MOO YEOL
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1989-12-01
Abstract: In order to provide an improvement of a lid locking device of tape cassette which can eliminate drawbacks found in the prior art lid locking device, the present invention relates to a lid locking device for a video cassette having upper and lower cases and a lid movably mounted on the cases for movement between an open position and a closed position, said lid locking device comprising a lid lock having pivot means for pivotally mounting said lid lock within the upper and lower cases for pivotal movement between a lid-locking position and a lid-releasing position, and a rounded groove in the upper side of a spring support member of the lid lock, and a square projection of said lid lock comprising a convex portion in the upper, and a corner of the end projection portion corresponding to the square projection, which is provided with a concave portion.
Patent GB-2236478-A (GB)
Title: Antiviral medicinal composition comprising kraft spent liquor products
Inventor: MACHIDA MAKOTO
IPC: A61K36/18
Filed: 1990-01-15
Abstract: An anti-AIDS viral medicinal composition having spent liquor from kraft pulping and/or processed products thereof as major constituents is disclosed. Kraft lignin or its sulphomethylated or sulphopropylated products are preferred.
Patent GB-2241264-A (GB)
Title: Downhole lock assembly
Inventor: MCHARDY COLIN
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 1990-02-22
Abstract: In a downhole lock assembly (1) including an outer casing or mandrel (2), an axially movable prong (11) in the mandrel, and means for equalising pressure within the mandrel (1) comprising a fluid duct (7) communicating the interior of the mandrel with the outside and a control member (8) movable by the prong to control fluid flow via said duct (7); there is provided apparatus for controlling movement of the prong (11) comprising radially movable arrester dogs (14) engagable with a rib (2) on the prong (11) and an annular piston device (15) located in a housing (16) adapted for operative movement of the dogs (14). In particular housing zones on either side of the piston device (15) are maintained at tool external and mandrel internal pressure respectively whereby the piston device (11) is moved to lock the prong (11) when there is a pressure imbalance but free the prong (11) when pressure equilibrium is reached. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232873-A (GB)
Title: Clothing system
Inventor: PATEL SURESH CHANDRA RAMBHAI
IPC: A41D13/12
Filed: 1990-05-14
Abstract: A clothing system for use by surgical personnel, comprising one or more garments presenting a substantial barrier to passage of skin particles released by the body, the barrier being effected by virtue of a tight-weave construction of synthetic material having an appropriately small pore size. The clothing system may comprise a long-sleeved theatre suit, Fig. 1 or a short-sleeved theatre suit (Fig. 2), a hood (Fig. 3) and a gown (Figs. 4 & 5) worn over the hood and suit. Gloves and a mask are also worn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233154-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a DRAM cell semi-conductor device
Inventor: KANG LAEGU
IPC: H01L27/04
Filed: 1990-05-21
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a DRAM cell having a stacked capacitor and for forming drain and source polysilicon on the surface of a substrate comprises first forming a field oxide film (26), a channel stopper (24), and a polysilicon film (30) doped with impurities; dividing said polysilicon into drain and source polysilicon and forming gate oxide film between them; forming drain and source diffusion regions and a gate on gate insulating film (38); forming insulating film (52) on the whole surface thereof and a window (54) on said source polysilicon (36); forming capacitor polysilicon (56) contacting with the same through said window, forming a dielectric layer (58) and further capacitor polysilicon (60) to complete the stacked capacitor. Accordingly, damage to drain and source due to etching can be prevented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246122-A (GB)
Title: Digestion of sewage sludge
Inventor: RIDETT ALAN HILTON
IPC: C02F1/02
Filed: 1990-06-06
Abstract: Collected sewage passes through a preliminary treatment stage provided by an in-line pumping station 4, a treatment works pumping station 5, a screening unit 6 and a grit removal unit 7. The sewage then passes through a primary treatment stage provided by a settlement tank 10, as well as a secondary treatment stage, provided by a biological filtration unit 11 and a humus tank unit 13.   Sludge from the primary and secondary treatment stages is collected by a digester 27, where the collected sludge is raised in temperature by heat input provided by a heat pump unit 40, using a duct 44. The heat, which is obtained from a warmer source, namely a solar heat-harvesting unit 42, causes thermophillic action to take place within the body of sludge 36, which action disinfects the sludge. Methane gas produced by the thermophillic action is used to drive the heat pump unit 40, by way of duct 43 and gas engine 41. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233417-A (GB)
Title: Captive panel fastener assembly
Inventor: DURAN JOHN A
IPC: F16B21/18
Filed: 1990-07-02
Abstract: A captive panel fastener assembly 10 for joining a panel 11 to a sub-structure 12 comprises a tubular nut 13 which is held captive on the panel 11 but slidable between retracted and stud-engaging positions by means of an expansible retainer ring 15 trapped in a groove 28 formed in a grommet 19 swaged into a hole 18 in the panel 11. A load distributing washer 35 may be held against the panel 11 by the bottom flange 25 which is swaged over. The groove 28 may have an inclined upper surface so that an upward pull on the nut 13 causes the retainer ring 15 to clamp together onto the nut 13. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246278-A (GB)
Title: A muzzle for an animal
Inventor: SMITH LOUISA RUTH
IPC: A01K25/00
Filed: 1990-07-25
Abstract: A muzzle is disclosed comprising a closed loop 4 for fitting over an animal's jaws, a strap 6 for attaching the muzzle to the animal's head, and a strap 9 and guide means 10 for varying the extent to which the loop 4 allows the animal to open its jaws. Additionally, a leash may be attached to a ring 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237877-A (GB)
Title: Measuring volume fluid flow
Inventor: SKIDMORE ROBERT
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 1990-09-11
Abstract: Measuring volume blood flow using non-invasive ultrasonic Doppler techniques. A wide beam of ultrasonic energy is transmitted using a transducer (10) and is received by a lumen area. Reflected ultrasonic energy is returned to the transducer. Outer (16) and inner (12) elements of the transducer are used to generate signals representative of a wide beam and a narrow beam. These generated signals include Doppler information. The signals representative of the wide beam are processed simultaneously (50) with signals representative of the narrow beam to produce Doppler power spectrums associated with each beam. Phase quadrature signals are also generated for use in determining the direction of blood flow. An AGC circuit (94) controls amplitude fluctuations in the wide beam Doppler power spectrum. A mean frequency estimator circuit is also provided for determining the velocity of the blood flow. The determined flow velocity is applied to a recording device for observation by the operator. After the probe assembly is properly located, a processing/ controlling unit (22) determines volume blood flow by multiplying the determined flow velocity by the ratio of the obtained powers in the wide and narrow beams. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242229-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine measuring piston fuel injection
Inventor: LOSING KARL HEINRICH
IPC: F02M69/12
Filed: 1991-02-27
Abstract: The position of a measuring piston 13 in an intake injector is detected to control an electromagnet coil 7 which operates valves 2, 23 to determine the stroke and timing of piston motion and thereby the quantity and timing of fuel injection through the valve 8. With the coil 7 energised fuel under pressure from the chamber 4 flows to the piston chamber 26 and through the piston passage 13 or a by-pass (28, Fig. 2) to the supply reservoir. This flow provides injected cooling and removal of vapour. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245354-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular lamp having a light shielding layer
Inventor: GOTO YOSHIMASA
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 1991-05-24
Abstract: A horizontal plate-like shade (12) extends forward from a lamp body (11) to separate two adjacent lamp chambers. An inner lens (60) extending over the two lamp chambers has an engaging part (62) including a horizontal back-side recess strip being engaged with or attached to the front end of the shade and a horizontal front-side protrusion strip being engaged with or attached to an outer lens (16). A light shielding layer is formed on the back-side recess strip and/or the front-side protrusion strip. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249415-A (GB)
Title: Addressing frame data in memory
Inventor: KIM YONG-JE
IPC: G11C11/406
Filed: 1991-08-12
Abstract: An addressing method for addressing frame data in a memory in a video recording and/or reproducing apparatus using a low-priced DRAM memory instead of a high-priced SRAM or field memory. The method comprises the steps of dividing a DRAM memory into sub-memory regions which are successively addressed at a rate which avoids the need for separate refreshing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249998-A (GB)
Title: Push/pull paper feeding accessory for selective printers
Inventor: SUZUKI HIROSHI
IPC: B41J11/30
Filed: 1991-09-27
Abstract: A printer is disclosed in which its paper feeding unit (15) alternatively engagable at either a paper feed-out position or a paper feed-in position, and a pair of guide grooves are formed for guiding the paper feeding unit, which is held by a holding mechanism in either of its in-use locations. Also, a paper supply opening is formed in a lower portion of the printer having the paper feeding unit. An introduction passage in communication with the paper supply opening is formed in a bottom portion of the frame of the printer. The printer may have adjustable feet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255687-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone's microphone sited at cigar lighter socket
Inventor: KANASASHI HISANORI
IPC: H04R1/32
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: In a land mobile radio telephone apparatus, a microphone unit 1 is incorporated in a plug 22 that can be connected to a cigar lighter socket 16 provided near a driver's seat 11 in a vehicle. The plug 22 with the microphone unit built 1 therein is connected to a radio telephone apparatus body 3 via cables for supplying power from a power source and for inputting speech. A speaker unit is built in the radio telephone apparatus body 3. An end portion of a casing of the plug 22 is formed into a tubular shape, and the microphone having a directivity is incorporated in the tubular end portion in such a manner that it can be rotated. Directivity of the microphone is thus adjustable toward the driver. The microphone unit 1 has a directivity adjusting mechanism (14 fig 4), and is supported by supporting member (42, 44 fig 5) having a vibration-proof effect. Furthermore, a noise removing circuit (10 fig 6) is provided for suppressing sound coupling between the microphone unit 1 and the speaker unit 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267216-A (GB)
Title: Convertible seat assemblies
Inventor: TREVELYAN ANTHONY LESLIE CALVE
IPC: B60N2/32
Filed: 1993-05-12
Abstract: A convertible seat assembly has a box-like base 1 spanned by a relatively narrow element 4 which can be shifted across on guides (13 - Fig. 4 - not shown) between two extreme positions. Frames 5, 6 are hinged to opposite sides of this element 4 and panels 7, 8 are hinged within the frames, their hinge axes being transverse to those of the frames. In one extreme position, one frame 6 and its panel 8 covers the base 1 to form a seat whose back rest is provided by the hinged up other frame 5 and panel 7. In the other extreme position both frames 5, 6 with their panels 7, 8 are level to form a bench or bed, the previous backrest 5, 7 then covering the base 1. Said one frame 6 and its panel 8 may then overlie and be supported on a pull-out extension 2 of the base 1. Access to the interior of the base, and to the extension in the bench mode, is either by hinging up the overlying frame with its panel or by hinging up the panel alone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268505-A (GB)
Title: Improved ink
Inventor: AIREY ANTHONY CHARLES
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1993-08-23
Abstract: A pigmented ink usable in an ink jet printer in which the maximum particle size of the pigment is sufficiently small not to block the nozzles or the filters of the printer and the particle size range is sufficiently narrow for the ink to have a low viscosity for the printer to operate. The ink is particularly suited for printing on ceramics or glass.
Patent GB-2281856-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking cardboard furniture for children
Inventor: LEVY ALFRED ABRAM
IPC: A47C5/00
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: The principle of layered corrugated cardboard with loadbearing properties and with lateral stability is utilised in the development and manufacture of children's furniture. It is light, sufficiently strong and versatile to form a range of furniture slotted together from standard thickness components on the mortice and tenon or recess and tenon principle with a push fit. With a Booster Chair or a Bookshelf, gluing the components together is necessary. With a Stool or a Table, gluing the components together is not essential. With a Chair or a Settee, gluing the components together is optional. The figures show the parts for a two seater settee, these fitting together via tenons 7 and slots 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282780-A (GB)
Title: A foldable document
Inventor: KNOWLES ALLAN GEORGE SEATON
IPC: G09B29/04
Filed: 1993-10-01
Abstract: The document comprises a sheet of material defining a plurality of fold lines extending between opposed edges of the sheet of material, and at least one further fold line extending between different opposed edges of the sheet of material, the fold lines enabling the sheet of material to be folded and unfolded in a concertina-like manner between an opened out condition and a folded up condition, the sheet of material carrying two separate, substantially planar cover portions formed from a material of greater stiffness than the sheet of material, the two cover portions being carried upon the sheet at positions immediately adjacent each other, the fold lines enabling the sheet to be folded up so that the sheet of material is received between the two cover portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282972-A (GB)
Title: Air filter capsule for nostrils
Inventor: KALO HADI
IPC: A62B23/06
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: A capsule or such like, so designed as to have reasonable fit into each nostril, consists of a filter type material which allows sufficient air through for comfortable breathing, and does stop any harmful gases and undesirable particles from penetrating into the human body. It is intended that these capsules should either be disposable or should be recoverable by cleaning to be reused.
Patent GB-2278498-A (GB)
Title: Thermally actuated switches
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: H01H37/20
Filed: 1994-05-12
Abstract: An energy regulator for controlling the flow of electric current to a load includes a bimetallic actuator 10 against which is held an electric ceramic substrate heater 60. The heater is connected in series or parallel with the load so that when current is flowing to the load, the heater heats the bimetallic actuator 10. The bimetallic actuator is arranged to cycle the supply of current on and off in response to being heated. It is provided with a fulcrum 70 about which the heater is held so that it may pivot. One end of the heater is held in place by a tongue 72 and the other is pressed against the bimetallic actuator by a leaf spring 74. Electrical contact to the heater is made via the tongue and the leaf spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289927-A (GB)
Title: Expansion bolt structure
Inventor: CHENG YU-HSIN
IPC: F16B13/08
Filed: 1994-05-26
Abstract: An expansion bolt assembly comprises a bolt 32 having a screwthreaded section 34 receiving a nut 60 and a head 36 for engaging an expansion sleeve 42 which is slidable on the bolt 32 and has slits 48, an expander ring 54 being forced into the slit end 46 of the sleeve 42 by a cylinder 66 to splay the pointed fingers 50 into engagement with a borehole, when the nut 60 is tightened. In fig. 6 (not shown), a second expansion sleeve, expander ring and support cylinder are employed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283173-A (GB)
Title: Epidermal composition comprising kojic acid and an ultra-violet light absorbent
Inventor: HONDA SHINSUKE
IPC: A61K8/68
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: Epidermal composition comprises:   (i) kojic acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-gamma-pyrone) or a derative (especially a glycoside) thereof;   (ii) an ultra-violet light absorbent;   (iii) at least one of:   (A) fatty acid esters (including esters of polyhydric alcohols and sugars);   (B) fatty acid glycerides;   (C) hydrocarbons; (D) lipids (especially glycerophospholips, sphingophospholipids or sphingoglycolipids);   (E) fats or oils; (F) alcohols (including polyhydric alcohols and the alkyl ethers thereof, and sugar alcohols); (G) polyphenols (especially catechin, esters of gallic acid, flavone or tannin). c
Patent GB-2409364-A (GB)
Title: Method of dynamically correcting the sensor characteristics of a matrix picture sensor
Inventor: UWIRA BERND
IPC: H04N5/365
Filed: 1994-07-19
Abstract: The matrix picture sensor consists of an array of individual detector elements on which an image of a field of view is generated. The image defines a picture of the field of view. Each detector element provides signals indicative of the brightness of a picture element detected by this particular detector element. The matrix picture sensor is made to carry out a scanning movement over the observed field of view, causing tracks e.g. 48, 50, 52 from neighbouring detector elements of the matrix picture sensor during said scanning movement. The signals thus obtained eg. Si-1(t), Si(t), are compared and the 'raw' signal Si(t) corrected to give the same dynamics signal as the already corrected signal Si-1(t). Si(t) is then used to correct Si+1(t) and so on over the whole array. Correction is made for gain and offset.
Patent GB-2282749-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning printed circuit boards etc
Inventor: TREACHER SIDNEY
IPC: C23G5/032
Filed: 1994-10-12
Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning electronic components and the like comprising a cell (1) for a water-miscible solvent, at least one cell (2, 3) for rinse water, an active filter (6) holding an absorptive medium for impurities precipitated in the rinse water, a water pump (11) to circulate aqueous effluent from the rinse cells through the active filter to the solvent cell and a concentrator (9) to separate the solvent and rinse water from the aqueous effluent emerging from the active filter; whereby, in use, the component to be cleaned is exposed to the solvent in the solvent cell and then rinsed in water in the or each rinse cell, the aqueous effluent being pumped from the rinse cell through the absorptive medium in the active filter so as to remove any suspended impurities or precipitates therefrom and back to the solvent cell; with the concentrator to separate the solvent from the rinse water and return recovered solvent to the solvent cell. Preferably, the concentrator is connected between the active filter and the solvent cell so that recovered solvent can continuously be returned to the solvent cell. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285194-A (GB)
Title: Waveform response improvement circuit
Inventor: TAKAHASHI AKIHITO
IPC: H04N5/208
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: A waveform response improvement circuit includes first to fourth delay circuits 2 to 5 for sequentially delaying an input signal and circuits 6 to 8 for obtaining an inverted signal indicative of increase/decrease of the output signal of the second delay circuit 3. This indicating signal is amplitude adjusted by circuit 11, and fed to an intermediate value selection circuit 14. Maximum and minimum selection circuits 9, 10 take inputs from delay circuits 2 to 4 and the output of delay circuit 3 is subtracted from their outputs. The result of this subtraction being fed to the intermediate value selection circuit 14 to select between these inputs and the output of amplitude adjust circuit 11. The output of circuit 14 is then amplitude adjusted and added to the output of the delay circuit 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287186-A (GB)
Title: Combined crib-and baby walker
Inventor: CHENG WEN-TAI
IPC: A47D13/04
Filed: 1995-03-03
Abstract: A combined crib-and-baby walker is constituted by an elongated crib body 3 with upright front and rear frames 31, two parallel side frames 32 that interconnect the upright front and rear upright frames 31, a horizontally extending base plate 33 attached detachably to the upright front and rear frames 31, and a holding member 46 disposed between the parallel side frames 32 above the base plate 33. The holding member 46 is movable between the front and rear frames 31 and is further provided with a seat unit 47 at its center to accommodate a baby. A height adjustable mechanism is provided to alter the height between the holding member 46 and the base plate 33. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301115-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogen storage material and nickel hydride batteries using same
Inventor: HONG KUOCHIH
IPC: H01M4/04
Filed: 1995-05-20
Abstract: Improved multicomponent alloys for hydrogen storage and rechargeable hydride electrode applications, and in particular for rechargeable hydride battery applications, according to the formula: A a B b Ni c D y M x R z , and the hydride thereof, where A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, Y, V, Nb, Pd, Mg, Be, and Ca; B is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mg, Al, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mn, Si, C, B, and Mo; D is at least one element selected from the group consisting of W, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Ag, Sb and Sn; M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, P, S, Sr, and Ba; R is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, and Yb; and where a, b, c, x, y and z are defined by: 0.10* contained as subset; superset; equals *a* contained as subset; superset; equals *0.85, 0.02* contained as subset; superset; equals *b* contained as subset; superset; equals *0.85, 0.02* contained as subset; superset; equals *c* contained as subset; superset; equals *0.85, 0.01* contained as subset; superset; equals *x* contained as subset; superset; equals *0.30, 0* contained as subset; superset; equals *y* contained as subset; superset; equals *0.25, 0* contained as subset; superset; equals *z* contained as subset; superset; equals *0.12 and a+b+c+x+y=1.00. In another aspect, this invention is directed to provide a rechargeable electrochemical cell (battery) using the improved hydrogen storage alloy given in the present invention.