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Patent GB-2298389-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming an armrest
Inventor: TAKEI NORIYUKI
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 1996-02-26
Abstract: A method for forming an armrest, wherein there is provided a three dimensional box like trim cover assembly 3 having a slit 31 and a hole 32a, 32b formed therein, a frame 2 and a shaft 1 separate from the frame 2. In the method, the frame 2 is inserted through the slit 31 into the inside of the trim cover assembly 3, and then the shaft is inserted either through the hole 32 a or the slit 31 into the inside of trim cover assembly 3, so that the shaft 1 is connected to the frame 2 at a predetermined position within the trim cover assembly 3 via a connecting element 11, 12, 13. Thereafter, such incomplete armrest unit is subject to foaming in a foaming die L,U, to thereby form a complete armrest with a foamed cushion member 4. The trim cover assembly 3 includes a high density foam layer and an impregnation preventive film having plural ventilation holes formed therein in order to prevent impregnation of liquid foaming material into a foam wadding layer of trim cover assembly and to attain air permeability of armrest.
Patent GB-2300407-A (GB)
Title: Industrial truck with a lifting framework
Inventor: SCHONEWALD PETER
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 1996-05-01
Abstract: An industrial truck has a lifting slide (3) guided for movement up and down a lifting framework (1,2), the lifting slide being fixed to a vertically movable load chain (6) by means of a chain connecting piece (9). The load chain (6) is at least partly guided in a chain guide rail (11) open on at least one side, through which the connecting piece (9) may extend. Each chain (6) may be located exactly before or behind masts (1,2) of the lifting framework as viewed in the line of sight of the truck driver. Damping elements may be fixed to either the inside or outside of the guide rail.
Patent GB-2314816-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning trolley with hinged frame.
Inventor: CRISP JOHN
IPC: B62B5/06
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: The trolley has a substantially vertical fixed frame 6a (6, Fig. 1) and a hinged frame 7a (7) connected thereto by a pair of hinges 10 for movement between a vertical stowed position and a horizontal projecting position. The hinges comprise spaced parallel spring plates protruding from the hinged frame 7a which carry a pair of aligned pivot pins 14 which are sprung into corresponding sockets in the fixed frame 6a. The hinged frame abuts the fixed frame to support the hinged frame in said projecting position, while a pair of inturned edge portions 15 engage behind the fixed frame 7a to retain the hinged frame in the stowed position.
Patent GB-2300441-A (GB)
Title: Downhole power unit
Inventor: KILGORE MARION DEWEY
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 1994-03-10
Abstract: A downhole power unit 100 for setting a tool, such as a packer or nippleless lock, in an oil or gas well comprises a housing 104, an electric motor 108 contained in said housing 104, a power source (e.g a battery) 106 operably connected to the electric motor 108, and a movable mandrel 111 operably connected to said electric motor, said mandrel 111 being capable of transmitting force from said electric motor 108 to said tool. Electric motor rotates a threaded sleeve 112 via reduction gearing 109, the sleeve engaging the threaded end of mandrel 111 which is prevented from rotating by key 125.
Patent GB-2315325-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic baffle
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN GEORGE
IPC: F24F13/24
Filed: 1996-07-12
Abstract: An acoustic baffle (1) having a plurality of resilient elements (2,3,4,5,6) which are formed and arranged such that at least some of the elements have a different resonant frequency from each other, whereby at least some of the elements vibrate at their different resonant frequencies in response to the incidence thereon of sound waves having frequencies substantially equal to the different resonant frequencies of the elements, thus dampening the sound waves. In the preferred embodiment, the baffle (1) is a single discrete item having a branched configuration including a plurality of substantially planar rectangular loops (2,3,4,5) of different diameter which are serially interconnected by connecting members (7,8,9). A multiplicity of such discrete items may be disposed in an array.
Patent GB-2318178-A (GB)
Title: A device for mounting a light bulb inside a shade
Inventor: HUANG PETER K H
IPC: F21V3/00
Filed: 1996-10-11
Abstract: A device for mounting a light bulb (10) inside a transparent spherical body (20). The transparent spherical body (20) is integrally provided with a projecting post (22) of a suitable size and having a central hole (24) communicating with the interior of the spherical body (20) for fitting with a shade (30). A positioning element (50) is provided to fit into the shade (30). One end of the positioning element (50) is provided with a plurality of isolated pawls (52) distributed radially in a tapering arrangement, which are capable of extending into the spherical body (20). The other end of the positioning element (50) is provided with a plurality of pivot elements (54, 55) for engaging the light bulb (10). After the light bulb (10), along with its plastic sleeve (12), is fitted into the spherical body (20) via the positioning element (50), the pawls (52) are forced to open outwardly, pressing against the interior of the spherical body (20), thus firmly positioning the light bulb (10) inside the spherical body (20).
Patent GB-2303842-A (GB)
Title: Combined photo and negative storage container
Inventor: HEWITT RICHARD E
IPC: B42F7/12
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: A storage container (10, 10') holding photographs and/or negatives in segregated chambers in which a central polypropylene frame (14, 14') is wrapped with a resin coated non-acid paperboard membrane (16, 16'). The membrane is spaced away from the frame by a variety of projections (34) so as to form the chambers. The central frame (14, 14') is rigid and dimensionally consistent to allow stacking of the containers even though the paperboard membrane is flexible and forms three exterior walls of the container.
Patent GB-2311074-A (GB)
Title: Hexacyclic-benzothioxanthene (or anthrathioxanthene) dyes, their preparation and their use
Inventor: BAUER WOLFGANG
IPC: C09D11/328
Filed: 1997-03-10
Abstract: Hexacyclic-benzothioxanthene (also known as anthrathioxanthene) dyes, comprising at least one substituent selected from sulfonic acid groups, sulfonate groups and sulfonamide groups, are disclosed together with their preparation and use, especially in inks and recording liquids and for use in colouring, dyeing or printing materials. Preferred benzothioxanthene dyes are of the formula I in which  R 1 is SO 3   M * right, close parenthesis *or SO 2 NR 4 R 5 and the remaining substituents are as defined in claim 1.
Patent GB-2323999-A (GB)
Title: Variable volume enclosure for a sounder
Inventor: AMLANI MANHAR
IPC: G10K9/13
Filed: 1997-04-05
Abstract: A sounder for an alarm system comprises a body 10 having a compartment, a diaphragm 14 mounted to the body 10 over an opening into the compartment, a rocking armature solenoid 20 for vibrating the diaphragm 14 in response to an a.c. signal applied to terminals 21, and a screw 23 on the body for varying the volume of the compartment. The sounder is tuned by applying an a.c. tuning signal to the sounder and varying the volume of the compartment by turning the screw, until the highest sound output level is detected. In this manner, the current drawn by the sounder can be kept at a minimum, whilst maintaining a high sound output. The sounder may also be tuned by creating apertures 30 in the wall of the compartment.
Patent GB-2313762-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for spreading material
Inventor: MARSHALL CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: A01C3/06
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for spreading material includes a container (2) and a rotatable shaft (3) located within the container. The rotatable shaft (3) has a number of longitudinal members (11, 12) mounted thereon and the longitudinal members (11, 12) are adapted to extend radially from the rotatable shaft (3) during rotation of the shaft (3). A lower section (7) of the container (2) is in the form of a portion of a cylinder having a radius of curvature which is substantially similar to the length of the longitudinal members (11, 12). An upper section (8) of the container (3) is noncylindrical and extends beyond the radius of curvature of the lower section (7). The container has a dividing wall (10, figure 2) located transversely to the rotary shaft 3 to divide the container into two compartments.
Patent GB-2325754-A (GB)
Title: Controlling operating parameter of vehicle driven by IC engine
Inventor: BOWMAN TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: F02D21/08
Filed: 1997-05-30
Abstract: A vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine has a variable speed ratio transmission and control means to control an operating parameter of the engine. The parameter may be the air fuel ratio, the valve opening of an exhaust gas recirculation valve or the degree of spark advance of an ignition system. A control function for controlling the operating parameter is provided in dependance upon engine speed, and the control function is modified by a factor which varies in dependence upon the speed of the vehicle or the speed ratio of the transmission used to drive the vehicle. With this control system, the parameter values adopted for higher vehicle speeds are not unnecessarily limited by the criteria used for low vehicle speeds.
Patent GB-2314848-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal polymers
Inventor: MEHL GEORG HANS
IPC: G11B7/24033
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: Materials of formula (I) are provided, wherein X 1 -X 5 are independently selected from H, F, Cl, NO 2 , CF 3 , OR, R, SR, -(-CO- or -(-CO- where R is C 1-15 branched or straight chain alkyl; provided that one of X 1 -X 5 is selected from -(-CO- or -(-OC-; p is at least 2; W = single bond, phenyl, fluorinated phenyl, =, * identical with *, cyclohexyl, thiophene, CO, OC; T 1 , T 2 , T 3 , T 4 are independently selected from H, F, Cl, NO 2 , CF 3 , OR, R, SR, where R is C 1-15 branched or straight chain alkyl; g=0 or 1; X is selected from CO 2 and OOC; n is selected from 1-5: m is selected from 1-20; Y is selected from O, S, CH 2 , CO 2 , OOC; Q is CH 2 and when m is greater than 1 then non-adjacent CH 2 groups may be substituted by O or S; rings A, B and C are independently selected from phenyl, cyclohexyl and pyrimidine and may be independently of each other substituted with at least one of Cl or F; linking groups A and B may be selected from single bond CO 2 , OOC provided that if ring B is not present then at least one of A or B is a single bond; Z is selected from CN, F, Cl, NO 2 , R, OR, CO 2 R, CF 3 , OOCR, NCS, SCM, where R = straight chain or branched chain alkyl and may include from 1-16 carbon atoms and including where one or more non-adjacent CH 2 groups may be substituted by CH(CN), CH(CF 3 ), CH(Cl), CH(CH 3 ) in chiral or non-chiral form.
Patent GB-2321164-A (GB)
Title: Hand-off method in mobile radio communication system
Inventor: JUNG KI-SUNG
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: In a hand-off method of a mobile station between base stations, while the mobile station is communicating with a first base station 301, the strength of a signal Va received from that base station is compared 302 with the strength of a signal Vb received from a second base station, and when the signal Vb from the second base station exceeds the signal Va from the first base station, the mobile station is connected to the second base station 303. If the signal strength Va from the first base station exceeds a first threshold value Vth at step 305, then the signal strength Vb from the second base station is compared 306 with a second threshold value Vth. If the signal Vb from the second base station is lower than the second threshold value, then the mobile station is disconnected at step 307 from the second base station and the mobile station then communicates with the first base station 308. If the signal Vb from the second base station is greater at step 306 than the second threshold Vth, then the mobile station remains connected to the second base station and the mobile station communicates with the first and second base stations 304 to repeat step 305.
Patent GB-2318485-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication systems
Inventor: UENO MAKOTO
IPC: H04W28/08
Filed: 1995-03-02
Abstract: In a mobile communication system, to equalize load if processing at a base control station is congested, the number of base stations (BS) administrated by the base control station (BCS) is, in real time and dynamically, changed to correspond to the state of congestion. Therefore, the network of the control lines is constituted such that control signals to the mobile stations can be transmitted to a plurality of base control stations; and if the base control station has detected process congestion, a portion of the controlled base station is consigned to an adjacent base control station (Fig. 17).
Patent GB-2317854-A (GB)
Title: Shaded logos for golf balls
Inventor: MELLO KATHRYN M
IPC: B41M1/40
Filed: 1996-07-31
Abstract: The invention relates to novel shaded logos as shown in figure 1 for use on golf balls, golf balls having said novel shaded logo designs printed on their surface, and methods of adding shaded logos to golf balls. The logos or patterns incorporate a plurality of different colors, and/or a shading effect in all or part of the design as shown in figure 4. Pixel centers are placed equidistant from each other and/or the size of the pixels changes in a predetermined manner over an area comprising one or more regions of the logo. A grey scale randomized shading using bit map transformation is employed under computer programmed control as shown in figure 3.
Patent GB-2333977-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric field magnetic treatment device
Inventor: GLASS DAVID SAUL
IPC: F02M27/04
Filed: 1998-03-20
Abstract: A device for the magnetic treatment of fluids such as heat exchanger fluids, fuel oils or horticultural fluids includes a plurality of magnets M3-M6 arranged peripherally about a pipe or other fluid conduit 10 within which the fluid flows. The magnets have different magnetic field strengths, or asymmetric orientations or sizes, in order to vary the field flux along the length of the conduit and to ensure that as much as possible of the flow intersects field lines at a steep angle.
Patent GB-2335857-A (GB)
Title: Massage device
Inventor: PIERRE WILSON CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1998-04-03
Abstract: A massaging device, designed for massaging the back muscles of a user, comprises a frame (10) to which are attached a plurality of spaced rollers (12) and bracing means (20) to engage the user's feet. The rollers are arranged to provide, tangentially thereto, a generally planar surface to support the user's back, so that the user may move his body over the rollers by placing his feet in contact with the bracing means and extending his legs from a flexed position to an extended position. Such movement over the rollers provides a beneficial massaging effect to the user's back.
Patent GB-2327347-A (GB)
Title: Combination Therapy
Inventor: HORROBIN DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 1998-07-22
Abstract: A synergistic combination therapy comprises the administration of i) at least one of an essential fatty acid (EFA), particularly γ-linolenic or dihomo-γ-linolenic acid and ii) a biocompatible disulfide, preferably α-lipoic acid. The sulfide is thought to act by providing improved incorporation of EFAs into cell membrane phospholipids rather than as merely an antioxidant. Compositional dosage forms are disclosed, optionally also comprising vitamins for use as medicaments, nutritional supplements or functional foods. The combination is claimed for use in the treatment of a wide range of disorders including diabetic, inflammatory, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular conditions.
Patent GB-2342073-A (GB)
Title: Wheelbarrow with suspension
Inventor: BOTHWELL PETER WILLIAM
IPC: B62B1/18
Filed: 1998-09-16
Abstract: A wheelbarrow comprises a load carrying body (10), handle means (15), support means (16), a wheel (20), and suspension means (21,23) providing for sprung and damped movement of the wheel upwardly and downwardly relative to the load carrying body. The axis of rotation of the wheel is positioned so that when the wheelbarrow is empty it lies a small distance forward of the centre of gravity (19) of the wheelbarrow. When the wheelbarrow is loaded the arcuate path of movement of the wheel causes the axis of rotation to move rearwardly closer to the centre of gravity, thus reducing the force required in lifting the handles. The spring means (23) may be such as a rubber in torsion spring, a telescopic spring-damper unit, or a pivot bearing and separate spring. The trailing arm nature of the suspension could be replaced with a leading arm wheel support, which could be capable of being locked against vertical movement.
Patent GB-2332535-A (GB)
Title: Packaged film with time-temperature indicator
Inventor: MANICO JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: G01K3/04
Filed: 1998-12-02
Abstract: A packaged photographic product (50) is disclosed comprising a) a silver halide based photographic material contained within a packaging enclosure (51), and b) a time and temperature integrating device (53) for providing a visually observable indication of cumulative thermal exposure which is removably attached to the packaging enclosure with a pressure sensitive adhesive. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the packaged photographic product further comprises an outer enclosure such as box (54), and the packaging enclosure comprises a second enclosure (51) within the outer enclosure, and the time and temperature integrating device (53) is removably attached to the second enclosure with a pressure sensitive adhesive, and is visible through a transparent or open section (55) of the outer enclosure. In accordance with a second embodiment of the invention, a process for monitoring the thermal exposure of a silver halide based photographic material prior to and after loading in a photographic camera (56) is disclosed comprising a) removably attaching with a pressure sensitive adhesive a time and temperature integrating device for providing an indication of cumulative thermal exposure on a surface of an enclosure (51) containing the photographic material, b) loading the photographic material in a photographic camera, and c) transferring the time and temperature integrating device (53) from the surface of the enclosure to a surface of the camera at the time of loading the camera with the photographic material. After exposure and unloading of the film, the label can be reattached to the package.
Patent GB-2332156-A (GB)
Title: Microporous catalyst
Inventor: YAHAV GANAPATI DADASAHEB
IPC: C07C205/12
Filed: 1998-12-11
Abstract: An active highly acidic microporous solid catalyst comprising sulfated metal oxide and atleast one of carbon molecular sieve and/or heteropoly acid and having pore volume in the range of 0.1-0.2 m<SP>3</SP>/g and pore size distribution in the range of 25-40 A for use in acid catalized organic reactions which occur in the microporous range of the catalysts such as nitration of aromatic compounds, cyclization of terpenoids and more particularly relates to the preparation of modified sulfated zirconia catalysts. The invention also covers the process for producing the abovesaid solid catalyst and its use in producing isopulegol-rich in I-isopulegol isomer from d-citronellal and in process for mononitration of aromatic compounds C 6 H 4 R 1 R 2  wherein R 1  = -CH 3 , -C 2 H 5 , -Cl, -Br or -I and R 2 = -H or -CH 3 .
Patent GB-2345164-A (GB)
Title: Publish and subscribe data processing with subscriber option to request subscription propagation prior to acknowledgment
Inventor: BOLAM STEVEN WILLIAM
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: In a publish/subscribe data processing broker network having a plurality of broker data processing apparatuses each of which has an input for receiving published messages directly from a publisher application and/or receiving subscription data from a subscriber application, a first broker apparatus 111 has: a software unit for receiving subscription data from a subscriber application 301; a software unit for providing an acknowledgement to the subscriber application to acknowledge that the subscription data has been received; a software unit for propagating the subscription data to a group of other broker apparatuses; a software unit for determining whether the means for propagating has propagated the subscription data to the group of other broker apparatuses; and a software unit for receiving an indication from the subscriber application that the acknowledgement should not be sent to the subscriber application until the means for determining has determined that the means for propagating has propagated the subscription data to the group of other broker apparatuses.
Patent GB-2346916-A (GB)
Title: Wave baffle module
Inventor: NAGEL MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: E02B3/06
Filed: 1999-02-16
Abstract: A wave baffle module comprises a box (10) with one open side which has square or rectangular tube compartments (14) built it extending into the box for two thirds of the box's depth, where the open side faces oncoming waves. There may be a void (15) at the rear of the box where the tube compartments end. The five closed sides may comprise holes and slits (12) to allow some water drainage and to reduce back-flow through the tubes. Wave energy is dissipated in the tube compartments (14) and then in the void (15). The tubes may extend the entire depth of the box. The module may be made of a non-brittle plastics such as polyethylene or polypropylene.
Patent GB-2346966-A (GB)
Title: Radiodiagnostic method and apparatus
Inventor: NORRIS JOHN OLIVER WILSON
IPC: G01N23/06
Filed: 1999-02-20
Abstract: For the examination of matter, such as oil, in spaces within opaque components in an apparatus, such as an engine or machinery, a source 15a of penetrating radiation is located in or on a component within the apparatus to reduce the path length over which the penetrating radiation has to traverse. The source 15a can also be located to reduce the number/thickness of components in the path which attenuate the radiation but which are to be excluded from the measurement.
Patent GB-2333858-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to variable focus lenses
Inventor: SILVER JOSHUA DAVID
IPC: G02B3/14
Filed: 1997-09-09
Abstract: A variable focus lens comprises first and second transparent, flexible membranes (2) which are tensioned and which define a cavity (30) in which a transparent, silicone oil (4) is sealed. Adjustment of the pressure or volume of the oil in the cavity changes the focal length of the lens. To fabricate the lens, the periphery of each membrane (2) is engaged between two rings (8, 10; 10, 12) of a set of three interengaging rings (8, 10, 12). The interengaged rings are crimped together to tension the membranes (2) and seal the cavity (30).
Patent GB-2348127-A (GB)
Title: Neck support pillow with audio device.
Inventor: RAFFO DAVID MELVIN
IPC: A47C7/72
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: A neck support pillow, having a generally U shape, is provided with a pair of speakers 14 and an audio generating device. The pillow may also include a light 20, preferably provided at one end, and vibration means to provide a massaging effect.