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Patent GB-2282055-A (GB)
Title: A seat belt pretensioner
Inventor: BLACKADDER DAVID
IPC: B60R22/46
Filed: 1994-09-23
Abstract: A pyrotechnic pretensioner arrangement of an emergency locking seat belt retractor or associated with a buckle anchorage, has a gas pressure activated piston (2) and a spring biased gas generator (8) in a generally parallel cylindrical bores (3, 7) provided in an assembly (4) which, in an emergency is inertially movable about a pivot (5) against a calibration spring (15) to release a catch formed by a lever arm (9). Release of the catch enables the force of a spring (18) to drive the gas generator (8) downwards against a firing pin (10) whereafter, the gases pass through passage (17) to move piston (2) upwards and thereby apply tension via a cable (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285815-A (GB)
Title: Embroidery frame
Inventor: SAKAKIBARA HISATO
IPC: D05C9/06
Filed: 1992-07-13
Abstract: A frame for an embroidery machine comprises a driving frame (16) which is connectable to the machine for X-Y horizontal motion, a cloth spreading frame (18) connectable to the driving frame, e.g. by means of arms (43) and a leg (51) connected to one side of the free end portion of the spreading frame, suitably through one of the arms (43), to support the weight of the latter and the workpiece. The lower end of the leg (51) may have a roller which rolls on a support. Alternatively the lower end may be attached to a movable support which is driven in the same X-Y motion as the driving frame (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287926-A (GB)
Title: Bale wrapping machine
Inventor: HEARD ADRIAN PAUL
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 1995-03-28
Abstract: The machine includes support wheels 3 for supporting the bale from below and rotating the bale about a substantially vertical axis. At the same time, one or more rolls 1 of wrapping sheet are carried about the bale in a substantially vertical plane by chains 7 or the like so that the bale is completely and evenly wrapped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289167-A (GB)
Title: Electrical filters
Inventor: HUNTER IAN CHARLES
IPC: H01P1/203
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: An electrical filter 10 comprises a block 12A, 12B of dielectric material. An electrode structure 14 is embedded within the block. Further electrodes 16 are associated with the electrode structure 14 and maintained at a reference potential (usually earth) during use. The electrode structure 14 and the further electrodes 16 provide an electrically resonant arrangement operable to provide electrical filtering. The filter characteristics can be widely varied according to the pattern of the electrode structure 14. Examples are described which can be used as bandpass filters in the UHF to low microwave frequency bands. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290966-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal tralkoxydim based composition containing trifluralin or pendimethalin
Inventor: KOWALCZYK BOGDAN
IPC: A01N35/10
Filed: 1995-06-07
Abstract: A herbicidal preparation comprising tralkoxydim   <IMAGE>  in combination with either trifluralin   <IMAGE>  or pendemethalin   <IMAGE> produces a greater herbicidal effect against weed species than would be expected taking into account the activities of each of the compounds alone.
Patent GB-2293770-A (GB)
Title: Luminotherapy device and measuring instrument
Inventor: SCHREDER FRANCIS
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 1995-09-26
Abstract: The device, which is used to alleviate seasonal affective disorder by treatment via the eyes, comprises a lamp 2 mounted on a head support 3 such that, whatever the position of the head, light rays from the lamp form an angle  alpha  of at least 5 DEG  with the median viewing plane of the subject's eyes. The support comprises straps 10, 11 and parallel arms (7, 8) on which the lamp is pivotally mounted, wing nuts being provided at the pivot points for adjustment of the angle alpha  to, preferably, 45 - 85 DEG . Apparatus for determining distances X and Y, and thereby an optimum angle for treatment, comprises a foot 100 for placement against the lamp face 23, an arm 101 consisting of two parallel plates secured to the foot, a vertically movable slide 102 having means 103 for locking it on arm 101, a horizontally movable rod 104 extending through a bore in the arm and having an eyepiece 105, and a graduated arm 106 joined to the slide 102. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295817-A (GB)
Title: Packaging wrapper
Inventor: OSBORNE JAMES
IPC: B65D75/14
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: A cut and creased blank (1) of sheet material foldable around a generally planar article to provide a wrapper therefor comprises a main panel (2) and a pair of opposed side panels (3) each foldable about a pair of parallel creases (2a, 3a) spaced to define a side wall panel (4) and each having a pair of opposed end panels (6) each foldable about a pair of parallel creases (3b, 3c) spaced to define an end wall panel (5). The main panel (2) and side panels (3) have complementary interlocking means (7, 14) arranged to maintain said side panels (3) in their folded state and, as a consequence, to maintain the wrapper securely around the article. The pair of opposed side panels (3) may be replaced by a single panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309251-A (GB)
Title: Electrical central locking arrangement
Inventor: DARREN JAMES
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 1996-01-16
Abstract: A control system 10 for a central locking arrangement comprising at least one locking mechanism (not shown) and a respective motor 14 for operating the or each locking mechanism. Upon initiation of a lock/unlock operation, the control system 10 sends an energising pulse 12 to the motor 14 so as to operate the locking mechanism. The motor 14 includes a 50% stroke switch (not shown) which sends a signal to the control system 10 via feedback connection 16 to indicate that 50% of the lock/unlock operation has been completed. The control system calculates the time taken for 50% of the operation to be completed and adjusts the pulse duration accordingly so as to ensure full stroke operation, while minimising energised stall conditions. In an alternative embodiment, the control system 10 checks whether a signal has been received from the stroke switch after 0.1 seconds from initiation of a lock/unlock operation. If a signal has been received, it maintains the pulse until total pulse duration is 0.4 seconds. If not, it maintains the pulse until total pulse duration is 0.7 seconds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2313795-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline filter
Inventor: MCCLELLEN NEAL THOMAS
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1996-05-09
Abstract: A filter for use with industrial gas meters or regulators comprises an annular mounting flange 14 whose external diameter is greater than the diameter D of the pipe 12 in which the filter fits. The internal circumference of the mounting flange is bent over to form a frusto-conical portions 26 whose narrower end has an external diameter close to (or even slightly greater than) D, and a conical mesh filter member 20 is coaxially welded to the narrower end of the frusto-conical portion to form a continuation of its frusto-conical shape. The filter is mounted in the pipe 12 by welding the end of the pipe in a cylindrical aperture in a relatively thick annular flange member 14 so that the end of the pipe extends only part way into the aperture 16 the frusto-conical portion of the mounting flange being accommodated in the part of the aperture beyond the end of the pipe 18.
Patent GB-961545-A (GB)
IPC: H04M1/278
Abstract: 961, 545. Electric selective signalling. WESTERN ELECTRIC CO. Inc. Sept. 22, 1960 [Oct. 2, 1959], No. 32605/60. Heading G4H. [Also in Division H4] In an automatic dialling apparatus for a telephone system, each number to be dialled is encoded on a separate punched card adapted to be read by a plurality of sensing members controlling an impulse generator. When a selected card 20 is pushed into a slot 22 it engages a sprocket drive mechanism and winds a spring, and when the card is fully inserted the sensing members engage the first row of punched holes, operating a combination of contacts corresponding to the first digit. In the case of A.C. dialling this causes selection of a corresponding set of frequencies from a multifrequency transistor oscillator, Fig. 13 (not shown). In the case of D.C. impulsing, an electromagneticallydriven impulse generator is started when a bar 24 is depressed to connect the dialler to the telephone circuit. The impulse generator also operates a sequence of cam-controlled contacts so connected with the contacts of the sensing members that, when the number of impulses required by the first digit has been sent, a circuit is completed for operating a control relay and short-circuiting the impulsing contacts for the rest of the impulse generator cycle, at the end of which a cam momentarily releases a latch to enable the wound spring to advance the card 20 by one step so that the sensing members engage the second row of punched holes. Thus each digit is sent in turn as the card 20 is driven out of the slot 22. Finally, as the card leaves the sensing mechanism, the dialler is disconnected from the telephone circuit and the bar 24 is locked. The card 20, which forms the subject matter of Specification 961, 546 has seven columns, digits 1-9 being represented in a two-out-of-six code and the digit 0 having a column to itself. Specifications 694,705, 854,375 and 873,189 also are referred to.
Patent GB-2317837-A (GB)
Title: Aquatic exercise device
Inventor: WINSTON EDITH
IPC: A63B21/065
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: An exercise device with compartment-housed weights sometimes used without all weights in place, is adapted for use in a pool environment by a flap which is held in place over the compartment by hook and loop fasteners so as to contribute to providing a hermetic seal so that there is nominal seepage of water into empty compartments as might inadvertently add to the weight used for exercise routines.
Patent GB-2310433-A (GB)
Title: Cathode sputtering
Inventor: SCHERER MICHAEL
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 1997-02-24
Abstract: In a device for coating substrates 3 by means of cathode sputtering with a hollow target 4 which is open towards the substrate 3 which is to be coated, a dark space shield 6 extending parallel to the side wall 5 of the target 4 and a basic cathode body 11 which is firmly connected to the bottom part 7 of the target 4, is supported at the wall 9 of the vacuum chamber 2 via an insulator 8 and is electrically connected to a power source 10, there are provided a magnet belt 12 which extends parallel to the dark space shield 6 and is formed from a plurality of magnets 18, 18',..., a diaphragm 13 which is held by the dark space shield 6 and has a centre opening 14, and a stationary, yet rotatably mounted rotary plate 15 for holding the substrate 3, the axis of rotation 16 of which plate is staggered by a dimension A with respect to the perpendicular plane of symmetry 17, which extends parallel to it, of the target 4.
Patent GB-2323186-A (GB)
Title: Check system for production procedure
Inventor: TOYOTA HIDEO
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: A check system for a procedure in a production line for items which has a plurality of production steps comprises: inputting information 1 of the production procedure, as a combination of a big-step name and a small-step name where the steps have a hierarchical relation with each other, to a first deduction unit 104; dividing the production procedure into one or more big-step blocks on a process flow block knowledge base 4 referred to by the first deduction means, wherein the knowledge base includes a unit 101 for storing knowledge as to a combination of a big-step name and a small-step name; inputting information as to the divided blocks to a second deduction unit 105; and judging in unit 105 whether or not the lineup order of the one or more big-step blocks and the lineup order of a small-step name in each of the blocks are normal by reference to a knowledge base 5 for judging process flow, wherein the knowledge base 5 includes a before and after block knowledge unit 102 for storing knowledge for judging a relationship with before and after block names and an internal block knowledge unit 103 for storing knowledge for judging the lineup order of a small-step name in each of the blocks.
Patent GB-2327208-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof keyboard assembly
Inventor: LIN CHIN WEN
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: The assembly 2 includes a mold frame 23 having a plurality of keys 24 mounted thereon and a soft, seamless and flexible rubber pad 22 having carbon pills 221 for contacting a circuit board 21 by depression of a corresponding key. The assembly is formed by mounting the circuit board onto the frame by engaging the circuit board mounting holes 211 with the frame mounting posts 231 such that the rubber pad in between is compressed tightly and all of its edges are extended to form a sealing effect with the interior of the frame.
Patent GB-2318804-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable substrate plate provided with darkroom screen
Inventor: MAASS WOLFRAM
IPC: H01F41/18
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A device for coating substrates 9 in particular with magnetisable materials, for example NiFe, having a circular disc-shaped, rotatably mounted substrate plate 3 which is charged with an HF bias voltage, is provided on the periphery and on the back with a darkroom screen 1 and rotates beneath at least one opposing cathode 7 and has an arrangement for producing a magnetic field 13 parallel to the plane of the substrate. The magnetic field is produced by means of an electromagnet of which the exciting coil with lower yoke part 10 is arranged in the darkroom screen 1 and of which the extended pole shoes, electrically insulated from the coil yoke via the darkroom gap, are arranged in the vicinity of the substrate 9 in the substrate carrier 3.
Patent GB-2319591-A (GB)
Title: Coordinates input apparatus
Inventor: SATO TADAMITSU
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: A coordinates input apparatus, whereby various operations on a screen can be carried out by a coordinates pointer such as a finger 50 and the number of operations reduced, comprises a detection section and an operating section. The detection section is provided with an operating surface SF for operation by the finger, and detects the operating conditions on the operating surface caused by the finger. The operating section executes screen operations corresponding to the operating condition detected by the detection section, and in response to tapping of the finger on the operating surface within one of a number of predetermined regions carries out previously determined processing (e.g. right button emulation) or changes to a previously determined mode (e.g. for generating a sound at the time of tapping).
Patent GB-2323948-A (GB)
Title: Interface resolves contention between CPU and keyboard controller for access to common BIOS ROM
Inventor: ROCKFORD J GLEN
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 1997-12-29
Abstract: An interface which allows the host CPU 10, and the keyboard controller 12, of a personal computer, to share a common BIOS ROM 14, includes a logic circuit which receives a set of input signals and produces a set of signals which emulates a jump instruction op-code. That causes the host CPU to vector to a specified address location in the system memory map normally reserved for the system ROM BIOS code, whenever both the host CPU and keyboard controller are contending for access to the BIOS ROM.
Patent GB-2319506-A (GB)
Title: Multi-course swivel
Inventor: ERSTAD NILS JOSTEIN
IPC: F16L39/06
Filed: 1996-08-06
Abstract: A rotating coupling device or connector for interconnection between a number of risers (12) suspended from a submerged buoy and a pipe system on a floating vessel for the production of hydrocarbons, comprising a swivel unit consisting of a pair of concentric swivel members (20, 21) in the form of a male member (20) and a female member (21) defining mutually sealed annuluses (22) communicating with associated fluid paths (16) between the topical risers (12) and the pipe system on the vessel. The female member (21) is adapted for non-rotatable attachment to the vessel. The male member comprises a number of axially extending pipes (24) which, at their upper ends are connected to respective annuluses (22) and at their lower ends comprise a means (25) for releasable connection with fluid paths (16) leading to the respective risers (12). The fluid paths (16) are arranged in a thick-walled top plate (15) which is adapted to be fastened to the top of the buoy, and which, at the lower ends of the fluid paths (16), comprises a means (18) for releasable interconnection with the upper ends of pipes (17) leading to the risers (12).
Patent GB-2336486-A (GB)
Title: A diode switch for RF signals
Inventor: STEVENS RODERICK LEONARD WALLA
IPC: H03K17/56
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: A diode 30 is forward-biased by the complementary outputs of an ECL bistable 22 so that RF signals may pass between terminals 26 and 28. Rapid switching is possible because there are no biasing inductors. When the bistable outputs toggle, the diode is reverse-biased and the RF signal is blocked. A diode bridge (figure 3) comprising two diode pairs in separate packages may be used instead of a single diode to improve isolation between ports 26 and 28 when the switch is off.
Patent GB-2327140-A (GB)
Title: Adapting paper insulated lead cables for use with polymeric attachments
Inventor: MUENCH JR FRANK J
IPC: H02G15/068
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: A paper insulated lead cable 10 includes a conductor, paper oil insulation 16 disposed around the conductor 14, and a lead sheath 20 disposed around the insulation. An oil barrier assembly is formed on an end of the cable by removing respective components of the cable to form axially spaced first and second junctions 16,19, between the insulation and other respective components of the cable. A soft, tacky, oil resistant sealant 38, preferably mastic, is applied to form first and second oil barriers across the first and second junctions respectively. First and second elastomeric gaskets may be positioned against the first and second barriers to oppose axial movement of the barriers. A heat shrink tubing 42 is heat shrunk around the gaskets and barriers to press the barriers against the cable, and to press the gaskets against the barriers.
Patent GB-2338601-A (GB)
Title: Electrical equipment interlock
Inventor: MARSHALL TREVOR BRIAN
IPC: H02B11/133
Filed: 1998-06-12
Abstract: An equipment cabinet and a switchgear for high voltage applications are described comprising a first cubicle 14 for receiving a first equipment cradle having a retractable tongue 36 projecting outwardly from a side thereof; a second cubicle 12 adjacent the first for receiving a second equipment cradle having a retractable tongue projecting outwardly from a side thereof; an interlocking mechanism comprising at least one wall 28 having a channel 38 therethrough in which is mounted a shuttle bolt 42, the length of the shuttle bolt 42 relative to that of the channel 38 being such that when a first cradle is received in the first cubicle 14, the tongue 36 of the first cradle is able to engage in the channel 38 causing the shuttle bolt to travel towards the second cubicle 12 to prevent the tongue of any second cradle received in the second cubicle 12 from engaging in the channel 38.
Patent GB-2324096-A (GB)
Title: Printing process and apparatus and inks for use therein
Inventor: ADAMS JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C09D11/02
Filed: 1997-01-23
Abstract: A printing process comprising applying a composition to a substrate using a digital or a stencil duplicator, the composition comprising a dispersion of particles of a thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer dispersed in an involatile organic liquid, wherein the size of the particles in the composition is less than 35 Ám.
Patent GB-2327363-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head and shaft cover
Inventor: MAENG SEOP
IPC: A63B102/32
Filed: 1998-07-21
Abstract: The cover A includes a shaft cover 11 having a slit 13 extending longitudinally along the shaft cover, and an unfolding groove 14 extending longitudinally along the shaft cover opposite the slit. The shaft cover may be easily unfolded upon being bent at a cutout 12 and can be easily recovered to its original state. The head cover 10 may be attached to an extension to the shaft cover. The shaft cover 11 may be covered with cotton fabric and the groove 14 may be V or U shaped. The shaft cover and head cover may be integrally formed (Fig.9).
Patent GB-2330275-A (GB)
Title: Intermittent reception and voltage monitoring for receiver
Inventor: FUJII TOMOHIRO
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A battery saving arrangement for a receiver comprises frequency demodulation circuitry, a data output circuit and a low voltage detector. Operation of the data output circuit and the low voltage detector is intermittent and controlled by a timing signal. Upon detection of a low voltage, a warning may be shown on a display or an alarm sounded. The arrangement may be used in a mobile telephone or a selective call receiver.
Patent GB-2330940-A (GB)
Title: Semi-rigid composite rod having data transmission core
Inventor: WITTRISCH CHRISTIAN
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1998-10-09
Abstract: A composite material rod is rigid in compression but flexible enough to be coiled on a drum of preferably less than three metres in diameter and includes at least three parts: a core (1) including at least a data transmission element, a layer (2) of steel reinforcing wires (6), and a layer (3) of fibres encased in a plastic matrix. The steel wires (6) may be substantially parallel to the core axis (1) or helically wound. The data transmission element may be an electrical conductor (4), an optical fibre (5), or for transmitting fluidic data.
Patent GB-2333263-A (GB)
Title: Co-extrusion methods and apparatus
Inventor: PERERA HUGH ALOYSIUS
IPC: B29C48/12
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: A primary extrudate material from a first extruder barrel 21 is co-extruded with at least one secondary extrudate material from a second extruder barrel 29 to produce a multi-component product, by feeding them together through an extrusion die 23 via a co-extrusion adaptor 28 positioned upstream of the die 23. The apparatus is arranged so that the secondary material(s) flow(s) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow of the primary material at the point where the materials meet within the co-extrusion adaptor 28. The co-extrusion adaptor 28 is designed such that it can be inserted into a conventional extrusion apparatus used to produce a single-component product, so that a multi-component product can be produced instead. The temperatures of the extrudate materials are preferably controlled to be the same, and the extrudate materials temperatures and pressures are also preferably controlled to remain constant between the upstream and downstream ends of the co-extrusion adaptor 28. The rate at which the secondary material(s) enters the co-extrusion adaptor 28 is preferably controlled to control the thickness and area of coverage of the secondary material(s) applied to the substrate produced from the primary material. The product produced is preferably a PVC panel component for use as part of a door, window, roof or conservatory. The primary material may comprise recycled plastics, and the secondary material(s) is preferably a coating for the primary material.