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Patent GB-2278939-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic adaptors and computers incorporating acoustic adaptors
Inventor: BOYADJIAM VIGEN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1993-06-11
Abstract: A personal computer has an opening for accommodating a cradle supporting a 51/4  inch (131??? cm) disk drive. With disk drives of this size becoming redundant the opening is used to accommodate an acoustic adaptor instead. The adaptor includes a standard cradle 6 supporting a pair of speakers 18, 20 and a printed circuit amplifier board 22. An audio signal cable 30 and a power cable 28 in the computer are plugged into the printed circuit board. Alternatively, the adaptor may be mounted in some other opening of the computer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268376-A (GB)
Title: Communication network bridge filter system
Inventor: SEAMAN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 1993-06-11
Abstract: A filter system for use in a bridge (10) with a number of ports (11) in an area network, Fig.1, (not shown) in which system class specifiers are created from the source of a message 21, from its destination 22 and from the message type itself 23, and then sequentially class specifications 21B, 22B, 23B and domain classes 32 are created, a list of intended ports 36, 37 being created from a domain list 34 which results from the domain classes 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281494-A (GB)
Title: Portable dry feed despenser
Inventor: CASE PETER KENNETH
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1993-09-01
Abstract: A portable animal dry feed dispenser with the ability to dispense various feeds, consists of a hopper 3 a nozzle 2 protruding from, and extending through the hopper 3. Within the nozzle 2 is a flexible plastics centreless auger 1, connected to an electric motor 4. The length of nozzle inside the hopper has a section removed thereby exposing the auger, allowing feed to enter the nozzle and auger. Has a time switch for automatic operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272217-A (GB)
Title: Anti-cancer cyclopentaquinazolines
Inventor: BOYLE FRANCIS THOMAS
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: Compounds of the formula I   <IMAGE> wherein R1 is hydrogen, amino, (1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkoxy, hydroxy(1-4C)alkyl or fluoro-(1-4C)alkyl; R<2> is hydrogen, (1-4C)alkyl, (3-4C)alkenyl, (3-4C)alkynyl, hydroxy-(2-4C)alkyl, halogeno-(2-4C)alkyl or cyano-(1-4C)alkyl; Ar is optionally-substituted phenylene, thiophenediyl, thiazolediyl, pyridinediyl or pyrimidinediyl; and R<3> is a specific substituted amino group as defined in the specification, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or esters thereof are useful as anti-cancer agents.
Patent GB-2277531-A (GB)
Title: Washing machine with means for storing and displaying data of contents of washing operation
Inventor: MAKINO YOSHIYUKI
IPC: D06F34/32
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: A full automatic washing machine includes a non-volatile memory (12), such as EEPROM, for storing data of contents of the washing operation executed at a plurality of times in the past. A control circuit (1) originates the data during execution of every washing operation. The data stored in the non-volatile memory (12) are read out and displayed when some switches (17, 18, 19) on an operation panel (13) are operated in a specific mode. The displayed data serve to find out the cause for trouble or failure in the washing machine. The non-volatile memory retains the written data when the power is switched off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278887-A (GB)
Title: Engine throttle body
Inventor: FIELD MARTIN JOHN
IPC: F02D9/02
Filed: 1994-05-23
Abstract: The throttle body 12 has apertures 46, 48 passing therethrough through which bolts (58, Fig. 5) extend to secure the body to a manifold (22, Fig. 2). The bolts may secure an air inlet body (24, Fig. 5) to the body 12. Bores 62, 64 extend through the body and are connected by a bore 60 including a seat 66 for an electric motor controlled idle air control valve 68. One of the bores 62, 64 communicates with an inlet (78 or 80, Fig. 3) in the air inlet body and the other with an outlet (86, Fig. 2) in the manifold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292514-A (GB)
Title: Rack for supporting poultry or game during         roasting or carving
Inventor: MASON DAVID GEORGE
IPC: A47J43/18
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: The rack consists of a round base ring (10) with a plurality of wire members (11) spaced around the base each in vertical plane and curving inward and then outward and then inward again and then straight up so that they define a cylinder (13). An upper ring (15) holds the vertical members in place. A circular dish (20) can be attached to the rack by means (21, 22) within the confines of the upwardly curving rods so that the vapours from liquids, herbs or spices placed in the dish add flavour to the meat. The rack supports the bird beneath the neck. Water and fat are free to drain out of the bird. Convected and conducted heat serve to cook the bird from the inside and outside. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287101-A (GB)
Title: Detection of fuel injector malfunction
Inventor: GLIDEWELL JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 1995-01-26
Abstract: In an on-board diagnostic system for detecting malfunctioning fuel injectors 11-16 in an internal combustion engine, pressure sensor means 34 are mounted to the fuel rail 24 for sensing transient fuel pressure waves resulting from actuation of the individual fuel injectors and for generating a pressure signal in response thereto. Signal processing means 37 process pressure signals from the pressure sensor means 34 and generate an output signal upon detecting delayed opening or delayed closing of one or more injectors 11 - 16. Utilization means 41 responsive to the output signal from the signal processing means may include, for example, an indicator lamp to alert an engine operator to an impaired fuel injector and/or means 20 for adjusting the timing or duration of the injector actuation signal to achieve the desired injector opening and closing times. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287422-A (GB)
Title: Conditioning by abrading of polishing cloth for semiconductor devices
Inventor: HAYASHI YOSHIHIRO
IPC: B24B53/017
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: An apparatus for surface treatment of polishing cloth used to flatten the surface of a semiconductor device includes a rotary cloth mounting section (50) on which a polishing cloth eg. foam type (52) is to be attached, and a rotary surface treatment tool (10) made of a material other than metal eg. quartz and having protrusions (14) with irregular surface portions (16, Fig. 4A) on the surface thereof. The surface treatment tool and the cloth mounting section are rotated about spaced parallel axes. The rotating surface treatment tool is pressed against the cloth mounting section with a predetermined pressure while the surface treatment and cloth mounting sections are rotated. The presence of a processing solution containing abrasive particles is optional. Some of the protrusions may have flat surfaces such that naps formed on the surface of the cloth by the irregular surface portions are flattened. The resulting polishing cloth does not pollute the surface of the semiconductor with metal or scratch its surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290476-A (GB)
Title: Knee prosthesis
Inventor: GIBSON PETER JEREMY
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 1995-06-02
Abstract: The prosthesis comprises a femoral component 12, a tibial component 30 and a meniscal component 20, anterior and posterior pegs 26, 28 and corresponding recesses 36, 38 being provided so as to allow limited anterior-posterior and rotational movement of component 20 with respect to component 30, the pegs and recesses being so configured as to also allow medal-lateral movement. The medial-lateral movement allowed by the anterior peg and recess is preferably greater than that allowed by the posterior peg and recess.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302179-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle monitoring units
Inventor: JONDELIUS BJORN KARL EMIL
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 1995-06-10
Abstract: A vehicle monitoring unit 1 for recording a vehicle parameter, such as distance travelled, over a number of journeys comprises a processing unit 10 for mounting within the vehicle, an input 11 for receiving electrical signals indicative of an operational parameter of the vehicle to be monitored and for supplying the signals to the processing unit 10, and a receiving unit 12 adapted to receive a portable memory card 8 in order to record on the memory card 8 information supplied by the processing unit 10 relating to the operational parameter and derived from the signals. The memory card 8 is removable from the unit to enable the recorded information to be read by a reading unit of an external computer installation incorporating a printer, so that the recorded information may be printed out in the form of a report showing the distance travelled on each journey, and generally also the associated costs, against the appropriate customer account.
Patent GB-2302359-A (GB)
Title: Frame assembly
Inventor: WU TING-WANG
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 1995-06-16
Abstract: A frame element comprises a hollow, open ended, elongate member 20, 40 with two channels 201, 401 of T-shaped cross-section formed on at least one surface of the element and extending in an axial direction thereof. A pair of apertures 202 which are coaxial with each other are formed in opposite walls of the element close to each end thereof. A connecting block 30 comprises a base portion having flange means 31 engageable in the channels of the frame element to attach the connecting block to the frame element. The connection block also comprises a head portion 32 with a threaded bore extending therethrough. This head portion is insertable into an open end of a like frame element so that the threaded bore is alignable with a pair of apertures in the like element. Accordingly, the two elements can be connected together substantially at 90{ to one another by screws 10.
Patent GB-2292486-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: HARTING DIETMAR
IPC: H01R12/72
Filed: 1995-07-03
Abstract: A connector 1 comprises a recess containing contacts 3 and bounded by a collar 5 and further comprises contacts 10 incorporated in respective recesses 13 in an outside wall surface of the collar 5, all of the contacts 3, 10 being accessible to contacts of a counterpart (not shown). Contacts 10 are mounted dovetail fashion in the recesses 13 and each is retained by barbs 15, (figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292029-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic control of configurable logic
Inventor: WAHLSTROM SVEN E
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: A method and device (1) for performing configurable logic functions is disclosed. A logic array (12) is configured by a plurality of DRAM cells in DRAM (3) through bus CN. The DRAM cells in DRAM (3) are, in preferred embodiments, loaded in a serial fashion with a shift register in programming and refresh circuitry (6). Refresh, according to one aspect of the invention, utilizes a shift register using a circulating "0" in programming and refresh circuitry (6). A charge pump circuit, voltage boost circuit and a variety of memory cell/logic array configurations are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299564-A (GB)
Title: Portable article strapping apparatus
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL
IPC: B65B13/32
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: A portable article strapping apparatus includes a strap take-up mechanism (Fig 46) and allows an overlapped part of a thermoplastic strap 20 to be loaded into position in a transverse direction, perpendicular to the stretching direction when the strap is wound around an article (Fig 8). A welding and cutting mechanism (40 and 421 respectively) is controlled to weld the overlapped part of the thermoplastic strap 20 and to cut off the welded part from the thermoplastic strap. A suspension mechanism 50, 51, 711, 712 (Fig 4d) is controlled to move the welding and cutting mechanism and the strap take-up mechanism between an action (operative) position (Fig 3a) and a stop (non-operative) position (Fig 3b). A base frame 1 is provided for the positioning of the aforesaid mechanisms.
Patent GB-2295392-A (GB)
Title: Organometallic complexes of aluminium, gallium and indium
Inventor: WALLBRIDGE MALCOLM G H
IPC: C07F5/00
Filed: 1995-11-23
Abstract: Novel organometallic complexes of aluminium, gallium and indium are disclosed, having improved stability and volatility for use in CVD processes. These are donor ligand complexes of the formula ML 3 where M is the metal, and L is a ligand containing an amidine (R'N---C(R')---NR') group, where R is H, alkyl etc.
Patent GB-2307847-A (GB)
Title: Flat-pack container for refuse
Inventor: CAMPBELL DONALD ALBAN
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: A storage portion 5 comprised of hinged panels 1-4 can be folded flat and stored within a frame 11 of a lid assembly 10. The panels are held together within the lid assembly by engagement of a projection 37 in apertures 36. The lid assembly comprises a lid 16 which is hinged to the frame 11. The frame is received about an inclined upper edge of the assembled storage portion 5, releasably connected thereto by hook-like hinges 14. The container may include a base 56 or drop-in liner 55 to protect the contents from ground moisture. Hooks 52 on portion 5 enable the container when in both kit form and assembled form to be engaged on wall brackets 54. Two opposed side panels 3, 4 may themselves be foldable in two, Figure 5.
Patent GB-2313147-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt buckle
Inventor: HARRISON MARK JOHN
IPC: B60R22/12
Filed: 1996-05-14
Abstract: A buckle for a seat belt of a motor vehicle has a frame 10 including a base and upstanding side walls, a lock pin 12 extending between the side walls, a lock bar 18 engagable in an aperture 26 in a latch plate 24 associated with the seat belt, a slider 16 connected with the lock bar 18, said slider 16 being retained under the lock pin 12 when the lock bar 18 is engaged in a latch plate aperture 26, a release button 20 for releasing said slider 16 from the lock pin 12 and thus releasing the lock bar 18 from engagement with the aperture 26 in the latch plate 24. At least one portion of the lock pin 12 contacted by the slider 16 is rotatably mounted within the buckle and is rotated by the motion of the slider 16 during the course of insertion into and/or release from the buckle of a latch plate 24.
Patent GB-2299312-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium full face vechicle wheel
Inventor: JASKIERNY DENNIS
IPC: B60B3/04
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: An improved aluminum full face vehicle wheel is disclosed wherein the associated rim (14) includes a uniquely shaped outboard tire bead seat which facilitates the welding of the rim to the associated wheel disc (12). In particular, the rim (14) includes an axially extending outboard tire bead seat (36) which terminates at an axial endmost surface. The axial endmost surface includes a radially extending first end surface (38A) and a non-radially extending chamfered second end surface (38B). When the axial endmost surface of the rim is positioned against an outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the disc, the radially extending first end surface of the rim abuts the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the disc, and the non-radially extending chamfered second end surface of the rim is spaced from the outboard tire bead seat retaining flange of the disc to form a generally annular groove. The groove (50) receives a weld to join the rim (14) and the disc (12) together and produce the finished aluminum full face vehicle wheel.
Patent GB-2304031-A (GB)
Title: Carpet Extractor
Inventor: CROUSER DARWIN S
IPC: A47L11/16
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: A floor care apparatus is disclosed wherein a powered brush assembly 20 having a multiplicity of rotary brushes 25, supported by a beam 22, is suspended within the apparatus such that the brush assembly 20 floats freely upon the surface being cleaned without supporting any of the machine's weight. A gravity feed fluid supply drips cleaning solution into open top troughs 71 within the support beam 22, one above each brush 25, which then filters through conduits 74 in the beam 22 to the associated rotary brush 25. The rotary brushes 25 are generally configured as spur gears and function in a gear train wherein one brush drives all the other gear brushes. A pair of air driven turbines 125 are disclosed, one for driving the floor scrubbing brushes 25 and one for driving the cleaning solution supply pump 130. A unique linkage mechanism 150 is taught whereby only one turbine or the other is energised depending upon whether the operator selects the floor cleaning mode an above floor cleaning mode.
Patent GB-2307623-A (GB)
Title: Out of range indication for digital wireless systems
Inventor: COVERDALE PAUL VINCENT
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 1996-11-21
Abstract: A system for notifying users of digital wireless communications that a mobile unit is moving out of range and communication is about to be lost. The system inserts an audible indication as the received signal strength varies. The audible indication can be in the form of noise 90 which is inserted 50 in such a manner that a digital mobile unit mimics the behaviour of an analogue mobile moving out of range, thereby providing a readily identifiable indication to the user that the wireless handset is about to go out of range. The amount of noise added is increased as the signal quality, eg RSSI, decreases. Such a system may be included in both the wireless unit, to indicate to its user, and in the base station equipment, connected to a landline system, to indicate to the land-based user in communication with the wireless unit, that communication is about to be lost.
Patent GB-2321252-A (GB)
Title: Carpet cleaning compositions
Inventor: TYERECH MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: D06M13/252
Filed: 1997-01-16
Abstract: Aqueous flowable carpet cleaning composition comprises the following constituents: A) one or more surfactant compounds selected from anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactant compounds; B) an aminopolycarboxylic acid particularly EDTA salt as an resoiling inhibiting agent; C) an organic solvent; and, D) optionally, a stain repellency imparting composition especially a fluorine containing compound. These aqueous carpet cleaning compositions may include one or more further optional constituents including further organic solvents or cosolvents, further resoiling inhibiting agents, fragrances, preservatives, viscosity modifying agents such as thickening agents, preservatives, pH adjusting agents, pH buffers, agents for imparting water repellency to carpets and carpet fibers, and agents for imparting oil repellency to carpets and carpet fibers whose total weight generally comprise not more than about 20%wt., preferably not more than 10% by weight of the compositions described.
Patent GB-2322159-A (GB)
Title: Espagnolette bolting systems
Inventor: MIDDLETON COLIN SIDNEY
IPC: E05C9/04
Filed: 1997-02-17
Abstract: An espagnolette bolting system for a door, window or the like comprises a first rack member (4) arranged to move a first bolt, a second rack member (14) arranged to move a second bolt, a toothed quadrant (3) engaging a first toothed rack (5) on the first rack member (4), and a pinion (13). Each of the rack members (4, 14) is provided with a slot and a toothed rack (7, 15) is provided on one side of each slot. The pinion (13) engages the toothed racks (7, 15). When the the quadrant (3) is rotated it moves the first rack member (4) which causes the pinion (13) to rotate and move the second rack member (14).
Patent GB-2325747-A (GB)
Title: Electricity metering arrangement with integral cut-out means
Inventor: FORREST ANDREW
IPC: G01R11/04
Filed: 1997-05-03
Abstract: An electricity metering arrangement 10 comprises an electricity meter 32 and cut-out means 30 integrally formed as a unit 12. The cut-out means 30 may be a fuse or circuit breaker. The metering arrangement 10 may include base members 14, 20 with contacts members 18, 24, 26 into which contacts members of the meter and fuse unit 12 can be plugged to connect the meter and fuse unit 12 to live 22, 28 and neutral 16 power supply cables. The base member 20 may be a conventional fuse base. The meter 32 may monitor the cut-out means 30 and transmit data via data transmission means. The data transmission means may include a radio transmitter, modem or power cable telemetry means. The meter may include an adjustable display unit and an anti-tamper seal may be formed between the base members 14, 20 and the meter and fuse unit 12. The arrangement 10 may be used for single or multiple phase power supplies and may allow the meter and fuse unit 12 to be easily removed for maintenance or replacement.
Patent GB-2325348-A (GB)
Title: Antenna for wireless telephone
Inventor: YANG CHING-SHAN
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: The antenna comprises an antenna layer 31 attached to the rear inner side of the housing 22, a dielectric layer 32 attached to and completely covering the antenna layer 31, a ground layer 34 attached to and completely covering the dielectric layer 32, an antenna connector 41 for connecting the antenna layer 31 to the antenna terminal (50 Fig. 3 not shown) of the telephone circuit (38), and a ground connector (48) for connecting the ground layer (34) to the ground terminal (52) of the telephone circuit (38).
Patent GB-2327233-A (GB)
Title: Vent security device with articulated projection
Inventor: MAYES JOHN
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: A vent security device 21 comprises a mounting plate 23 for attachment to a first part of a window frame 25 and a tapered projection 29 for engaging a second part of the window frame 39, wherein the projection 29 and the mounting plate 23 are articulated. A leaf spring (not shown) acts between the projection and mounting plate so that the projection approaches an aperture 49 in a keep 37 at the correct angle to facilitate entry. The aperture has a chamfered edge 51 for receiving the projection. As a result, the security device can be used with an egress hinge (not shown) in which the angle of approach of the moveable frame 25 towards the fixed frame 39 is severe.
Patent GB-2315520-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine exhaust manifold
Inventor: BONNY PIERRE
IPC: F01N13/14
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: The exhaust manifold 1 comprises at least one pipe 2, 3 and at least two inlet flanges 5, 6, 7 arranged at a distance from one another and intended for connecting the pipe 2, 3 to at least two cylinder outlet ducts of the internal combustion engine, and an outlet flange 8 connected to the pipe and intended for the connection of an exhaust pipe. To increase the useful life, the moment of resistance is increased in that, in an outlet region 18 of the exhaust manifold, the cross-section of the pipe has markedly different diameters on orthogonal first and second cross-sectional axes 11, 12 and the diameters of cross-sections succeeding one another in the direction of flow approach one another continuously and are identical in an outlet region in the end region of the exhaust manifold. Material fatigue is reduced and useful life increased.
Patent GB-2327939-A (GB)
Title: Product packaging and presentation
Inventor: SOUTER JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: B65D85/36
Filed: 1997-08-09
Abstract: Packaging, eg for biscuits, cakes, pasties, Easter eggs or other food products, comprises a tray having a base portion, outer wall portion 6a and rim portion 10 integrally formed with a hingedly connected flap portion 12. The flap portion 12 extends from the hinge to an extent substantially corresponding to the height of the wall portion 6a and is arranged to fold backwards into engagement with an outer face 16 of the wall portion 6a, whereupon the packaging may be supported in an inclined or vertical display position through the flap portion 12, Fig.2. The packaging may be wrapped in a protective film or sheet.