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Patent GB-2309595-A (GB)
Title: Light bulb base
Inventor: ROSS DAVID CLARK
IPC: H01K1/46
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: An electrically conductive light bulb base 24 has an upper portion with an external thread 32 and a lower portion 30 which is unthreaded and substantially cylindrical. The cylindrical part 30 is sized to fit snugly but slidably within the internal thread of a standard socket. The base can be mounted by being first shoved into the socket without rotation, to cause the unthreaded part 30 to slide along the internal thread of the socket until the external thread 32 of the base encounters the internal thread of the socket, whereupon the base 24 is rotated to cause the external thread to engage the internal thread. The base 24 can be slightly elliptical or include minor projections, for improved grip. Indents 50 secure the base 24 to internal components.
Patent GB-2311153-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexing access to a single port of a memory
Inventor: DE KORTE ELIZIAS
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: Several devices are attached to the same port of a RAM each through a buffer (18a-n). Control and address signals for the access required by each device are input to a multiplexer 20. Timing circuit 22 causes the multiplexer to step cyclically through the control and address signals, presenting to the RAM the control and address signals from each device in turn. The corresponding buffer is also actuated by the timing circuit for data input/output with the RAM. In the second embodiment (figure 5), instead of a multiplexer for address and control signals, each buffer has a latch for address and control signals, the buffer and a/c latch pair for each device being activated in sequence by the timing circuit.
Patent GB-2314397-A (GB)
Title: Freezing device for liquid-filled pipes
Inventor: FUHR JUERGEN
IPC: F16L55/103
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: The device uses vaporisable coolant circulated via a hose (13) with a capillary pipe (14) located inside it. The device also has a contact member (1), with a partially cylindrical seat (2) for the pipe (3,5) or for an extension piece (4) and expansion chambers (6) for vaporisation of the coolant. The hose (13) is connected to the contact member (1) normal to a generating line of the seat (2) and to one side of it. The contact member (1) has an extension (16), in which a thermally insulated clamping spindle (17) is mounted to fasten the contact member (1) to the pipe (3,5). The clamping spindle contains a temperature sensor (20,20a).
Patent GB-2313604-A (GB)
Title: Synchronizer ring.
Inventor: OMIYA TAKAO
IPC: C22C33/02
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: A synchronizer ring performing synchronous sliding operation with and separating operation from a rotating object member, is composed of an Fe sintered alloy. The Fe sintered alloy comprises carbon of from 1.2 wt.% to 2.0 wt.%, copper of from over 15.0 wt.% to 25.0 wt.%, and the balance being iron and incidental impurities. A free Cu phase is precipitated in a matrix of the synchronizer ring. The synchronizer ring has a high scuffing resistance, an excellent friction characteristic, and sufficient abrasion resisting property and strength, and moreover, provides an easy manufacture thereof by means of a size working and is stable in quality.
Patent GB-2315711-A (GB)
Title: Selectively driven tube pumps for ink jet recording apparatus
Inventor: NAKAMURA MASAHIRO
IPC: F04B43/12
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: A pair of carriage mounted recording heads 7,8 are sealed by resilient caps 31,32 connected via tubes 33,34 to first and second tube pumps 37,38 coupled to a pump motor (24,Fig.2) via a wheel train (40,Fig.2). The pumps are selectively driven according to the direction of rotation of the motor. The first pump sucks ink from the head 7 when the motor rotates forwardly, and the second pump sucks ink from the head 8 when the motor rotates reversely.
Patent GB-2315540-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: CLACK WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F24H9/00
Filed: 1995-01-16
Abstract: A heat exchanger for a central heating boiler comprises an array (20) of closely spaced parallel metal tubes (25,26) held by a succession of common transverse fins spaced along the tubes (25, 26), to define and surround an axial burner (27). The tubes are arranged to intercommunicate by means of opposed shaped metal blocks (22,24), one at each end of the array (20). Within the blocks (22,24), communication ducts are formed between adjacent pairs of tube ends so that jointly the tubes define a liquid flow path passing through all the tubes between an inlet (29) and outlet (30). When viewed in a plane normal to the tubes, the tubes are of different sizes, the sizes being such that the inner faces (37) lie on a line of geometrical shape determined by the burner and the outer faces (39) lie on a line (40) of different geometrical shape.
Patent GB-2330572-A (GB)
Title: Package with an information-bearing insert
Inventor: HALPIN DAMIEN
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 1997-10-22
Abstract: A package eg for a pharmaceutical product comprises a carton formed from a blank and provided with an information-bearing insert such as a leaflet 14 which may be adhered to a finger tab 12 of a detachable flap 10. Inserts may be attached to a sheet of material such as cardboard before or after carton blanks are cut from the sheet.
Patent GB-2319774-A (GB)
Title: Primer compositions based on modified chlorinated polypropylenes
Inventor: OGAWA TAKESHI
IPC: C08L51/00
Filed: 1997-11-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a primer composition for polyolefins, which comprises: acid anhydride-modified polypropylene chloride (A), which includes polypropylene chloride moiety (a1) and acid anhydride moiety (a2) bonded thereto, and has a chlorine content of 19.5 to 20.5 wt %, an acid anhydride moiety content of 0.8 to 1.2 wt %, and a weight-average molecular weight of 30,000 to 36,000; and acryl-modified polypropylene chloride (B), which includes polypropylene chloride moiety (b1) and acrylic polymer chain moiety (b2) as grafted thereon, and has a weight-average molecular weight of 30,000 to 200,000, wherein: polypropylene chloride moiety (b1) has a chlorine content of 20 to 30 wt %; acrylic polymer chain moiety (b2) has a glass transition temperature of 60 {C or higher; and the ratio by weight between moieties (b1) and (b2) is b1/b2 = 5/95 to 50/50; wherein the ratio by weight between acid anhydride-modified polypropylene chloride (A) and acryl-modified polypropylene chloride (B) is A/B = 90/10 to 20/80. The anhydride is preferably maleic anhydride grafted onto the PP. The chloride moreties may be introduced by chlorination of polypropylene. The composition has good adhesion to polyolefin base materials and resistance to e.g. high pressure washing.
Patent GB-2332793-A (GB)
Title: Voltage doubling circuit for MOS transistor gate drive
Inventor: MCDONALD ADRIAN
IPC: H03K17/06
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: A capacitive voltage boost circuit provides an output signal with a high level potential almost double that of the supply Vdd. When the input signal on node 8 is high, capacitor 20 is charged via PMOS device 24 and NMOS device 16. When the input signal is low, the lower plate of capacitor 20 is brought to Vdd by PMOS device 14 so that the potential on node 22 is brought almost to 2Vdd. This boosted potential is passed to the output node 10 by PMOS device 36. The output load capacitance 6 may be a MOS transistor gate.
Patent GB-2324553-A (GB)
Title: Superabrasive cutting element insert
Inventor: SCOTT DANNY E
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1998-03-11
Abstract: A superabrasive cutting element (190) for a rolling cutter bit includes an insert body (100) formed of a fracture-tough material, such as cemented tungsten carbide, having a longitudinal axis and being configured at one end for at least partial insertion into an aperture formed in a shell of a rotating cutter (21). A mass of superabrasive material (102) is secured to the insert body (100) so that it projects longitudinally from an end of the body (100), this end being opposite to the end which is inserted into the aperture. This creates a superabrasive exterior surface on the cutting element (190) for engaging a subterranean formation, the mass (102) having a depth of superabrasive material under the exterior surface which is sufficient to sustain loading of a magnitude at least as great as a yield strength of the fracture tough material of the insert body (100), without substantial damage to the cutting element (190). The boundary (106) between the two materials may lie above or below the surface (21h) of the cutter shell (21), but it does lies outside of the depth of cut (D) which is effected by the insert into a formation. The superabrasive mass (102) is configured to exhibit or define at least one cutting edge (182) to engage the formation being drilled in a shear-type cutting action, and to preferentially sustain loads from both shear and crushing-type cutting.
Patent GB-2324110-A (GB)
Title: Starter mill for well-drilling
Inventor: BRADDICK BRITT OLIVER
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: A starter mill for oil well drilling has a nose portion 60 located below the milling bit 48 and rotatable relative to the bit, e.g. by means of bearings 68. The nose portion also has a downward taper. The nose portion cooperates with a groove in a lug on a whipstock to divert the bit into milling engagement with the casing. Wear of the lug is reduces because the nose portion does not rotate. When the nose portion becomes wedged between the whipstock and casing, detected by a reduction in driving torque or fluid pressure applied to the mill, the starter mill is withdrawn and replaced by a window mill.
Patent GB-2336210-A (GB)
Title: Sensing the presence of liquid of a predetermined specific gravity
Inventor: BRADFORD RICHARD WILLIAM STUTE
IPC: G01F23/72
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: The apparatus comprises two liquid level detectors 16, 18 each comprising a float 30 and a pneumatic sensor 38 which responds to the rise and fall of it's corresponding float 30. The two floats are designed to respond to liquids of different specific gravities, e.g. one will float on water but not on petrol and the other will float on both water and petrol. The two sensors provide an indication, such as an audible or visible alarm, of firstly whether a liquid is present and secondly whether the liquid has a specific gravity above or below a predetermined value, e.g. they can indicate whether the liquid is water or a hydrocarbon. The apparatus is intended for use in sumps, such as those found in garage forecourts, to warn of the presence of a hazardous liquid before purging the sump. Sensing apparatus comprising a float mounted on a pivotal arm (see figure 4), and sensing apparatus comprising a float movable relative to a raft (see figures 6, 7 and 8) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2325512-A (GB)
Title: Tilt type steering apparatus
Inventor: HIBINO TADASHI
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: A tilt adjustable steering column part 104a is pivotally mounted on pins 106a force-fitted into holes 139 in reinforcing plates 138 and side walls 127 of a support bracket 105a. Each pivot pin protrudes from the reinforcing plate and pivotally supports an arm portion 144 of tilt lever 107a, and L 41 #T 44  (ie.# 41 #0). In a second embodiment, restraining spring pins (49, Fig.2) forced into restraining holes (45), provided in reinforcing plates (30a) welded to the bracket, engage grooves (46) in the pivot pins. In a third embodiment, the weight of the column part is supported by a compression spring (226, figure 12) disposed so that the axes (α, #) of the ends of the spring are always displaced relative to each other. In a fourth embodiment, a member (309), is adjustable about projection (331) to permit proper engagement of teeth (310, 313) of a locking mechanism.
Patent GB-2342535-A (GB)
Title: A modular radio telecommunications terminal
Inventor: LINDGREN STEFAN
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 1998-10-09
Abstract: A radio communications terminal is described comprising a radio module 22, a line connection module 23 and control module 24 connected, in parallel, by a bus 31. The bus 31 is a standard open communications bus eg. a Universal Standard Bus (USB). The radio module 22 has a connection to an antenna 221, transceiver circuits 222, associated control logic 223 and an interface 224 to the bus. The radio system could be for example a Digitally Enhanced Cordless Telephony (DECT) system. The line connection module 23 provides a connection to a fixed telecommunications network eg. ISDN and comprises an interface circuit 231, a bus interface device 232 and connecting logic 233. The terminal is controlled by control module 24 which includes a bus interface 241 and a processor 242. A man-machine interface 25 is also provided. The radio module 22 and line connection module are easily removed and replaced, and the bus 31 is adapted for connection to other radio modules and line connection modules providing different functionality. The line connection module could provide a connection to a Plain Old Telephony System ( POTS) or an Ethernet connection to a LAN. The radio module could provide a connection to a Personal Handyphone System ( PHS), a Digital Advanced Mobile Phone System (D-AMPS), a wide band CDMA system ( W-CDMA) or IS-95 CDMA system. An uplink module for a cable TV or CCTV surveillance system may also be provided.
Patent GB-2342536-A (GB)
Title: Call back facility
Inventor: DOWDEN ANDREW
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 1998-10-09
Abstract: The apparatus comprises means for receiving a callback request signal on the basis of a non-circuit-related data transfer mechanism, such as a short message signal (SMS) message or an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) message, transmitted from a mobile station. In response to the received callback request signal the apparatus establishes a first circuit connection to the mobile station, and a second circuit connection to a third party on the basis of information contained in the received callback request signal. The apparatus then bridges the first and second circuit connections.
Patent GB-2342776-A (GB)
Title: Refractory metal oxide resistors for integrated circuits
Inventor: LIOU FU TAI
IPC: H01L21/822
Filed: 1998-10-16
Abstract: The resistors are formed from refractory metal oxides 101. To provide only one specific resistive characteristic, one stage of hydrogen treatment is performed on a selected part of the refractory metal oxide layer 101 where the resistor is to be formed 101a. Through the hydrogen treatment, the selected part of the refractory metal oxide layer is converted into a semi-conductive oxide or a conductive oxide to serve as the desired resistor. Moreover, when forming a plurality of resistors with various resistive characteristics, a number of stages of hydrogen treatment are performed successively on selected portions of the refractory metal oxide layer where the resistors to be formed in the integrated circuit are defined. These various stages of hydrogen treatment are performed respectively based on different sets of process parameters such that the conversion of the selected portions of the refractory metal oxide layer into conductive oxides can be controlled to the desired degrees so as to form the resistors with various resistive characteristics.
Patent GB-2343413-A (GB)
Title: Input device with audio feedback
Inventor: HAYWOOD GERALD WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 1998-11-07
Abstract: An input device (e.g. a keyboard or a mouse) is provided with audio feedback, for example by means of a sounder, which may be integral within the device or separate therefrom. The feedback allows a user to distinguish which key(s) has been pressed or how the mouse has been manipulated. A printing calculator may be provided with a sounder, wherein the pitch, intensity and duration of the sounds emitted thereby may be adjusted by the operator. The device is suitable for use by the visually impaired.
Patent GB-2343898-A (GB)
Title: Gas assisted press extraction of oil
Inventor: CLIFFORD ANTHONY ALAN
IPC: C11B1/06
Filed: 1998-11-17
Abstract: A compressed gas, e.g. carbon dioxide, or a gas cure is injected under pressure into a press to increase the yield of oil from a natural material, particularly plant material, e.g. canola and calendula seeds. The effect is brought about by the gas dissolving in the oil to give an oil-rich gas/oil composition. The mass of gas required is less than that of conventional processes. The press comprises a screw 2 driven by motor 1, a hopper 4 and entry points 5 for pressurized gas.
Patent GB-2344719-A (GB)
Title: A method of minimizing the cost of a call through a network of interconnected private branch exchanges (PBXs) using least cost routing (LCR)
Inventor: GRAY THOMAS A
IPC: H04Q3/66
Filed: 1998-12-09
Abstract: A distributed network of Private Branch Exchanges (PBXs) 10,12,14,16,22 is disclosed each of which is provided with a software agent for determining the cheapest route for a call between two subscribers 18,20 using Least Cost Routing. The originating PBX 10 determines the cheapest direct route from the first subscriber 18 to the second subscriber 20 via any number of the other PBXs. To select the minimum cost route, PBX 10 sends a message to the other PBXs asking for alternative routes for the call. Each PBX selects the cheapest route for the call assuming itself as the starting point and sends a response to the originating PBX 10. The originating PBX 10 compares the costs of all of the selected routes with the cost of the cheapest direct route and selects the least expensive route for the call.
Patent GB-2337028-A (GB)
Title: A pedestrian bar arrangement
Inventor: MOORE DARRYL
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: A pedestrian bar arrangement (2) secured to a motor vehicle (1) such that a bar assembly (4) is displaced from an upper configuration to a lower configuration. Thus, the vehicle (1) maintains sufficient approach angle to avoid ground fouling in off-road driving. However, in the lower configuration, the bar arrangement (2) presents a lower contact to a pedestrian during a collision. Displacement between the upper configuration and the lower configuration may either be gravitational or propulsive under mechanical slide displacement means.
Patent GB-2349130-A (GB)
Title: Paint tin attachment
Inventor: BROOMFIELD NIGEL IAN
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 1999-04-21
Abstract: A Paint Tin Attachment consists of a moulded plastics ring that in cross section is shaped to fit over an opened paint tin and to totally cover the rim of the tin. The shape includes an outer ring 9, which is provided with internally moulded pips 10A, 10B, 10C and 10D and slots 11A, 11B, 11C and 11D to enable it to flex and clip into place to the top of an open paint tin. The moulded ring is also provided with an inwardly sloping circumferential surface, upon which a paintbrush can be wiped to remove surplus paint. The moulded ring is also provided with a integrally moulded cross member 8, which is of a section such that this can also be used as a feature upon which the brush maybe wiped to remove excess paint. Cut-outs 12A, 12B may accommodate a handle of the tin.
Patent GB-2347749-A (GB)
Title: Solder paste viscosity tester
Inventor: JACKSON LIAM T
IPC: G01N13/02
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for measuring the viscosity of a fluid is provided. The apparatus includes a vessel 104 for containing a supply of the fluid and a member 106. The member 106 is positionable within the vessel 104 for displacement within the fluid. The apparatus also includes a measuring mechanism 122 connected to the member 106 and operably associated with the vessel for measuring the force required to displace the member within the fluid. The measuring mechanism 122 is adapted to measure the force required to displace the member within the fluid. The force is indicative of the viscosity of the fluid.
Patent GB-2337253-A (GB)
Title: Anti-pilfer device for wine bottles
Inventor: OATLEY ANDREW GEOFFREY
IPC: B65D51/18
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: An anti-pilfer device (30) for application to a cork of a wine bottle includes a disc formed from a material having a relatively wide useful temperature range. The disc (30) is provided with a recess (31) in at least one surface, the recess being adapted to accommodate adhesive so as to adhere the disc (30) to the top surface of the cork. Typically, the disc (30) has a low penetration strength so that it is easy to insert a corkscrew therethrough for removal of the cork from the bottle.
Patent GB-2343229-A (GB)
Title: Harmonic reduction gear
Inventor: KOPETZKY ROBERT
IPC: F16H49/00
Filed: 1999-10-21
Abstract: A harmonic reduction gear comprises an eccenter 12 which engages an opening 13 of an outer toothed member 14, and an inner toothed ring 15 so that when the eccenter 12 is rotated the outer toothed member 14 rolls in the opposite direction. The invention is characterised by the outer toothed member 14 having only a few, preferably two, diametrically opposed teeth 16,17 which allows a large reduction between the eccenter and the outer toothed member 14. The invention may be used in a motor vehicle safety belt, see claim 9 and fig's 7 to 9.
Patent GB-2344851-A (GB)
Title: A hinge for furniture
Inventor: FERRARI FRANCO
IPC: E05D11/08
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A hinge for furniture comprises a bowl (11) and a wing (12) interconnected by connecting rods (13, 14) pivotally mounted to enable a movement between a closed position and an open position of the hinge. An automatic closure mechanism (19, 20) urges the hinge towards a closed position when the hinge is brought close to such a closed position. The bowl (11) comprises regions (21) of interference with at least one connecting rod when the hinge is close to the open position, to offer an increased resistance to said movement over a length thereof close to the open position.
Patent GB-2358407-A (GB)
Title: Dross pot and sow mould
Inventor: BRAMLEY ALAN
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A sow mould 14 is connected below a dross pot 12 by means which allow the mould 14 to be moved relative to the dross pot 12 while it is connected to it. Such a connection may be achieved by means of two slotted members on a first side of the dross pot and a third slotted member 166 on the opposite side of the dross pot 12. Two pins 168 and 1668 which are connected to the mould 14 pass through the slotted members 166, the first pin 168 through the slots of the two slotted members and the second pin 1668 through the slot 1660 of the third slotted member 166. The pins 168 and 1668 are moveable along the slots 1660, thus the mould 14 is moveable relative to the dross pot 12. The second pin 1668 is removable, thus allowing the mould 14 to pivot relative to the dross pot 12, hinged about the first pin 168.
Patent HU-T67496-A (HU)
Title: Methylen-oxindole derivatives, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions compsiring them
Inventor: LONGO ANTONIO
IPC: C07D209/56
Filed: 1992-07-10
Abstract: The invention provides new methylen-indole derivatives of formula (I)   <CHEM>  wherein  R is a group <CHEM>  in which   R4   is hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-C6 alkoxy, C2-C6 alkanoyloxy, carboxy, nitro or NHR7, wherein R7 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; R5   is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or halogen; and R6   is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; n   is zero, 1 or 2; R1   is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or C2-C6 alkanoyl; R2   is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, halogen, cyano, carboxyl, nitro or -NHR7 in which R7 is as defined above; R3   is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl or C2-C6 alkanoyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and wherein, when,at the same time, R2 is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, halogen or cyano and R3 is hydrogen, R1 and n being as defined above, then at least one of R4, R5 and R6 is other than hydrogen, which are useful as tyrosine kinase inhibitors.