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Patent GB-2312689-A (GB)
Title: Roof tiles
Inventor: EMERTON GERALD
IPC: E04D1/02
Filed: 1996-05-03
Abstract: A profiled roof tile 1 is provided with a retaining nib (19,20) at the head and tail ends (2,3) for hooking over the tile battens. In this way the tiles can be made reversible to facilitate tiling from either the left or the right directions. The ends are arranged to allow stacking of the tiles, and are shaped to sit inside the trough of the tile above.
Patent GB-2313960-A (GB)
Title: Heat sink including a cooling pipe having a planar section
Inventor: BATCHFORD JOHN KEITH
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1996-06-08
Abstract: A heat sink, for all electronic component having a planar surface (for instance a circuit board) comprises a cooling pipe (9) through which coolant can be passed, wherein a region (17) of the wall of the pipe is flat to provide close thermal contact with the planar surface. By employing the present invention, the area of heat sink in close thermal contact with the component is greater than in prior arrangements, particularly those having pipes of circular cross-section. Co-operating notches (16a, 16b, 18a, 18b, 19a, 19b) permit the introduction of a fastener to secure the pipe to a component, which may be an individual component such as a resistor or a circuit board having a thermally conductive support layer.
Patent GB-2302527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to article distribution apparatus
Inventor: LYNCH DAVID
IPC: B65G47/76
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: Article distribution apparatus (10) comprises means (12) defining a zone (14) through which a plurality of articles (16) can move from a first location (18) to a second location (20). Distribution means (24) extend between the first and second locations (18, 20) to divide the zone (14) into first and second lanes (30, 32). The distribution means (24) is movable laterally across the zone (14) to vary the capacity of the first and second lanes (30, 32) of the articles (16).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2315547-A (GB)
Title: A security device which uses a fibre optic cable to protect electronic equipment
Inventor: HAMMOND DOUGLAS ANDREW
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1996-07-20
Abstract: A security device for protecting electronic equipment such as computers from tampering or theft comprises a fibre optic cable 1, a light emitter 4 and light receiver 5. Two levels of alarm activation may be provided corresponding to serious damage such as cutting the cable or excessive bending due to tampering. The output of a self oscillating phase-locked loop 2 is sent to the driver 3 of the source. The signal from the receiver 5 which varies according to the level of light arriving from the fibre is sent to an automatic gain control 6 which produces a constant voltage for the phase-locked loop. When the input frequency matches the oscillator frequency the phase-locked loop passes a signal to a logic block 8. The automatic gain control voltage is compared with a reference voltage in a comparator 7 which also outputs a signal to the logic block 8.
Patent GB-2304562-A (GB)
Title: Unit with movable work surface and storage space
Inventor: EDWARDS STANLEY ALFRED
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A work unit 1 has a support structure 3 upon which are mounted a work surface 2, slidably movable between a lowered working position (as shown) and an elevated storage position, and one or more storage units 7,8 pivotable on vertical axes for movement between a stowed position partially within the support structure and a working position (as shown) below the ends of the work surface. The unit occupies less floor space in the stowed than in the working position. A hinge (Figs 10,11) for the storage units has a channel member (33) carrying a rod (34) whose screwed ends allow limited position adjustment via nuts and washers (38,39). A ball joint (35) at one end of the rod bears the unit and has an internal screw thread allowing vertical adjustment of the unit.
Patent GB-2316396-A (GB)
Title: Producing garment blanks
Inventor: GILLILAND DAVID
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 1996-08-21
Abstract: In the production of blanks for brassiIres from a lace web, the edge of the web is sensed and the feed controlled so that a standard predetermined length is cut from the web each time.
Patent GB-2315483-A (GB)
Title: Material transfer system
Inventor: RYDER MARTYN
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 1996-09-20
Abstract: A material transfer system 1, particularly for the transfer of toxic and pharmaceutical powders between containers, comprises a transport container, preferably in the form of a flexible bag 2 and a substantially cuboid transfer interface. Attachment means 4 are adapted to allow the system to be attached to a glove box (60, fig. 6), an IBC or other container (70, fig. 7). The system further comprises a length of ribbon 5 installed on a cartridge 6 and forming part of the transfer interface. The ribbon 5, is formed with a series of repeating notches which indicate various stations on the ribbon. The stations, consisting of an adhesive container seal, a seal remover and an opening (53, 54, 55, fig. 5), allow the material to be transferred and allow the system to be resealed once the transfer is completed by manually advancing the ribbon from station to station. A cam is also included to make good the seal between the ribbon station, the container and the transfer interface when so aligned. Once used the system 1 is disposed of to avoid exposure and contamination.
Patent GB-2311051-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor belt scraper
Inventor: BOWLER ALAN
IPC: B65G45/12
Filed: 1997-03-10
Abstract: A row of scraping blades 38 is held clamped between upper flanges 30,30' of a resilient buffer 28,28'. Lower flanges 32,32' of the buffer sandwich a flange 40 of a supporting beam 42. Bowed side walls 34,34' of the buffer, extending between the lower flanges and the upper flanges form a hollow structure housing the beam 42. The structure is oversize compared with the beam cross-section so as to leave clearance space 46 between upper surfaces of the beam and upper portions of the buffer. The buffer components are moulded of rubber and some movement of the resiliently-supported blades is permitted by compression of the hollow structure into the clearance space 46.
Patent GB-2311815-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle exhaust treatment device housing
Inventor: BRANIK DAVID P
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 1997-03-10
Abstract: An exhaust treatment device (10) for a motor vehicle includes upper and lower shells (12,18) which are welded together to form inlet and outlet sections (12a,18a,12c,18c) and a treatment section (12b,18b) which may be occupied by a monolithic catalytic converter element. Inlet and outlet stubs (28,32) which conduct exhaust gas into and out of the exhaust treatment device are joined to the device by means of generally hemispherical sockets (38,40) formed integrally in the upper and lower shells (12,18) and mating with hollow spherical sections (38,40) incorporated in the inlet and outlet stubs (28,32).
Patent GB-2311342-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting the transmission ratio of a continuously variable transmission to obtain engine braking
Inventor: BAEUERLE PETER
IPC: F16H59/36
Filed: 1997-03-17
Abstract: A system for adjusting the transmission ratio of a continuously-variable-ratio transmission (101) in dependence upon downhill travel. Means (103, 104) are provided by means of which the transmission ratio adjustment (Isoll) is performed in response to an ascertained downhill travel so that the transmission input rotational speed and/or engine rotational speed increases in a predeterminable manner. The transition from the normal operation (in the absence of downhill travel) to the downhill travel function according to the invention occurs initially in a manner which cannot be detected by the driver since the engine rotational speed increases in a manner not unexpected by the driver.
Patent GB-2312361-A (GB)
Title: Symbol synchronisation method and apparatus
Inventor: KURIHARA KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04L7/00
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: In a symbol synchronization apparatus, the period of time required to restore the symbol synchronization lost is minimized. The apparatus includes a receiver for receiving transmission data sent from a transmitter with an error detection code added to each data frame thereof. The receiver includes an error detector for detecting an error in the data frame of the transmission data and producing an error detection signal and a symbol synchronizing unit for receiving the transmission data according to the error detection result, establishing symbol synchronization for the transmission data, and following up the symbol synchronization. When the data frame is free of errors, the symbol synchronizing unit holds sample timing of a last symbol of the data frame and sets the sample timing as an initial value of sample timing of a first symbol of the subsequent data frame. When any error is found in the data frame, the symbol synchronizing unit sets sample timing beforehand held as an initial value of sample timing of a first symbol of the subsequent data frame.
Patent GB-2325808-A (GB)
Title: Computerised stereoscopic image system
Inventor: LIN MING-YEN
IPC: H04N13/395
Filed: 1997-05-27
Abstract: A computerized stereoscopic image system and a method of using two-dimensional image with multi-layer for providing a view having visual depth, in which the stereoscopic image system comprises a computer, a main memory unit, a VGA drawing card, a monitor, an external shutter synchronizer and a LCD shutter eye-glasses; the method of using two-dimensional image with multi-layer for providing a view having visual depth is done by means of a binocular shift and the sequential display of a stereoscopic image on a monitor, as soon as a user puts on the LCD shutter eye-glasses, the user will see a stereoscopic image exactly.
Patent GB-2325803-A (GB)
Title: Digital frequency control using cyclically selected outputs of a multiphase oscillator
Inventor: COFFEY ANTHONY
IPC: H03K5/135
Filed: 1997-05-30
Abstract: A method and a circuit are described for generating a frequency signal having fine frequency control, and which are suitable for implementation on an integrated circuit. The output frequency is generated having a controllable relationship with an oscillator frequency by using multiple phases of the oscillator signal. The output is provided by selecting a signal from the plurality of phases, and the frequency control is achieved by varying the selection cyclically, so that the output signal may be composed of segments of different phases. The cyclic selection is performed at a controllable rate to achieve stable generation of an original frequency signal and in dependence on an output from the multiphase oscillator 52 or selector 56.
Patent GB-2327708-A (GB)
Title: Zip fastener with snap fitted bottom
Inventor: CHUNG ROGER C Y
IPC: A44B19/38
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A separable zip fastener comprising a box 4 having an interior partition wall defining two channels. A bottom pin 2 is attached to a stringer of the fastener and received in one of the channels, and an inserting pin 3 is attached to another stringer and received in the other channel. The bottom pin 2 is formed with a hook 21 for engaging the underside of the partition wall. The hook 21 provides a snap fitting engagement of the bottom pin 2 in the box 4 and allows the bottom pin 2 to be fitted in the box 4 after its associated stringer has been sewn in place. Therefore the box 4 does not impede the sewing process and is particularly suitable for the construction of concealed separable zip fasteners. An end of each stringer is reinforced with a rubberised fabric portion 112, 122. The bottom pin 2 and the inserting pin 3 are made by plastic injection moulding or punching.
Patent GB-2329611-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing stencil production
Inventor: JONES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B41C1/14
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A screen printing stencil is produced chemically by application of a chemical agent to a screen mesh having a stencil-forming layer. The chemical agent is applied dropwise using computer-controlled apparatus. The chemical agent reacts with the stencil-forming agent to harden the stencil in areas which remain upon subsequent wash-out. The stencil so produced can be used for screen printing in the usual way. The method avoids the use of safe lights and actinic radiation. The apparatus used can be a commercially-available apparatus designed for direct application of liquids dropwise to screens mounted in their frames. The stencil-forming layer can be provided using a commercially-available emulsion-coated film or a commercially-available emulsion applied directly to the screen mesh.
Patent GB-2330421-A (GB)
Title: A cable testing system
Inventor: REID JEREMIAH
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: A cable testing system (1) has a test instrument (2) which generates Category 5 test signals for cables. A central switch unit (3) connected to a crossconnect frame (10) causes the test instrument (2) to be connected in succession to each of a set of eight cables and the switching is synchronised with switching of a remote switch unit 15 so that it is connected in turn to the same cables at the outlets (12). Integrity of tests is ensured by use of tone generators and detectors for transmission of signals via cable for synchronisation of the central and remote switch units and a separate independent conductor is used for enabling and disabling the instrument (2) for the testing cycles. A malfunction timer (41) in a simple way detects malfunction in any parts of these circuits. The cable may then be tested by time domain reflectometry and for crosstalk, continuity, impedance and a printed report issued by the microprocessor control.
Patent GB-2320830-A (GB)
Title: Rain tracking radar
Inventor: OTSUKA KAZUHIRO
IPC: G01S13/95
Filed: 1997-12-11
Abstract: A weather radar produces successive images of an area. Successive images are broken down into small areas and compared to produce a velocity distribution across the image. Contiguous areas having similar velocities are grouped together to form larger areas representing areas of precipitation. The positions of these larger areas in successive velocity distributions are then compared (eg by comparing their centroids) to find out how the rain is moving and to predict its future position. This takes into account the way that components of the rain may be moving differently from the overall rain pattern, and the fact that different areas of rain may be moving differently.
Patent GB-2324775-A (GB)
Title: Wagon for drawing welded rails off tranport wagons using at least two laterally spaced crane jibs.
Inventor: STROEBL BRUNO
IPC: B61D15/00
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: A wagon 1 for travel on rails for drawing long welded rails 2 off transport wagons has a crane carriage 9 mounted in a positively locking manner in a linear guide 10 extending in the longitudinal direction of the wagon and connected to a wagon frame 3. The said crane carriage is displaceable longitudinally by means of a displacement drive 17 for positive power transmission and is connected to at least two variable length crane jibs 5 which are spaced from one another with respect to the transverse direction of the wagon and comprise rail gripping devices 7 arranged in the free end region. Preferably the crane jibs 5 are mounted on a crane pillar 8 which may be rotatable about a vertical axis by means of a rotary drive. The wagon 1 may be provided with two independently displaceable crane carriages 9 and all of the various drives may be controlled remotely.
Patent GB-2322090-A (GB)
Title: Crusher for plastic containers
Inventor: KAHIL SUSAN MARJORIE
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: A plastic bottle crusher, where by a container is crushed from its top to its bottom into a compact neat form. To save extra space in the refuse bin or to save for recycling. The crusher has a central clearance (1), with cut out grooves (4), for containers with handles. Surrounding the central clearance is a concaved area (2), which rests or fits onto the container just below its neck (14). There is provided a separate insert (5), for smaller sized containers, which slots into the crushers central clearance (1). At each end of the crusher are hand grips (3). To crush the container simply place the crusher onto the container and remove the cap. With both hands, one at each end of the grips (3), apply pressure downwards as in Figs 4 and 5 until the container is compressed. Then place back the cap and remove the crusher.
Patent GB-2335072-A (GB)
Title: Flag display structure
Inventor: WALKER GEOFF
IPC: G09F17/00
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: A flag display structure 1 comprises a hollow flagpole 2 and a halyard attached adjacent an upper inner corner of a flag. The halyard extends through an aperture provided in the flagpole 2. A counterbalance weight is attached to the halyard and can slide between first and second positions inside the flagpole 2 as the flag 8 is lowered or raised, and a weight 12 is attached adjacent a lower inner corner of the flag 8 and is slidably attached to the exterior of the flagpole 2.
Patent GB-2319598-A (GB)
Title: A cooling system for integrated circuit chips in electronic systems
Inventor: HALEY KEVIN
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: A computer system, such as a notebook computer, that includes a lid (114) mounted on a base (111). Mounted within the lid assembly (114) are an LCD panel (101), an insulating layer (102) coupled to the LCD panel, a circuit board (103) with heat producing electronic components, and a heat plane (104) coupled to a back casing (105). An air space is provided between the insulating layer and the circuit board for the flow of cooling air. A mechanism may he provided to eliminate the air space when the lid assembly is closed over the base.
Patent GB-2324264-A (GB)
Title: Valve support tool
Inventor: JARVIS LINDEN
IPC: B25B27/26
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: A valve member 17 can fall down into a cylinder chamber(14, Fig 1) in response to removal of a valve spring(13 Fig 1) from it's outer end. This usually makes it necessary to remove the head 18 from the block 19 of an engine, in order to work at the top end of the valve member 17. The tool comprises a welded link steel chain(12 Fig 1)with a large ring(11 Fig 1)at one end. By feeding the chain(12 Fig 1)through the sparkplug hole and trapping the chain(12 Fig 1) between the piston 20 and the head 18 creates an upwardly force to support the valve 17. This gives us the means to compress the spring(13 Fig 1) without removing the cylinder head 18.
Patent GB-2336641-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control system for a power-take-off clutch
Inventor: BOSL THEORDOR
IPC: B60K17/28
Filed: 1998-04-25
Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a power-take-off clutch in, for example, a tractor comprises a pressure limiting valve 12 which alters a pressure, either 18 bar or 4 bar, in a line 10 leading to a control valve 13 and in line 14 leading to a brake 2. The limiting valve 12 is initially set by closing spring 15, but this is adjusted according to the pressure applied to piston 16 which is dependent upon the pressure prevailing in line 17 running from the control valve 13 to clutch 1. When the control valve 13 is switched increasing pressure is applied to line 17 and hence to clutch 1 and the piston 16 which allows a closing force of the limiting valve 12 to reach a maximum value corresponding to a system pressure of 18 bar in line 10. With this pressure the clutch is fully engaged, smoothly and without damage to the PTO, and the brake is disengaged. Pump 8 also delivers fluid to a lubricating circuit.
Patent GB-2336971-A (GB)
Title: Authentication of a visiting mobile station
Inventor: EDWARDS RALPH JAMES
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 1998-04-27
Abstract: In a Total Access Communication System (TACS) mobile telephone network which supports mobile station authentication, a switching centre stores identity information of a visiting mobile station which has a home network which does not support authentication. The stored identity information is suitable for use in a non-authenticating network. Subsequent call access by the visiting mobile station results in transmission of modified identity information in accordance with the authentication of the network. The stored (unmodified) identity information can then be used by the home network for call set up.
Patent GB-2338471-A (GB)
Title: Invalid aid
Inventor: HARRISON ELIZABETH ANNE
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: An invalid aid comprises a chest belt or harness (Figs 5 and 6) with handles to aid in lifting a patient and rings by means of which hooked ropes/straps can be attached and connected to a fixed support to hold the patient steady. For partially disabled patients such as stroke victims.
Patent GB-2328615-A (GB)
Title: A Tracheal Tube
Inventor: PALAZZO MARK GEORGE ANTHONY
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 1998-09-01
Abstract: A tracheal tube 10 comprises a main tube 12, two inflatable bags wherein said bags encompass the main tube such that the first inflatable bag 20 is positioned towards its patient end 16 and the second inflatable bag 50 extends from the first bag 20 to at least the patient's vocal chords and wherein both bags, 20 and 50, can be independently inflated through connection to separate inflation lines, 18 and 48 respectively, such that the second bag 50 can be inflated to a lower pressure than the first 20; and a suction line 26 which extends along the main tube 12 to an opening 27 positioned between the two bags, 20 and 50, thus preventing any body secretions having past the second bag 50 from passing the first bag 20.
Patent GB-2342315-A (GB)
Title: Edible greetings "card" and protective package suitable for display/postage
Inventor: DESSOY CRAIG MATTHEW
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: The "card" is made from a thin, flat slab of confectionery 10 (e.g. chocolate) with an edible ink transfer image 14 on the front surface. The card is placed in a transparent plastic sleeve 18 and then in a protective package made from two polystyrene foam slabs 22,26, the latter including a recess 20 to house the card. For display, prior to purchase, the package is placed in a cardboard carton with a die-cut window enabling the image 14 to be viewed. For posting, an address card is inserted behind the window of the carton.
Patent GB-2343371-A (GB)
Title: Safety control of powered furniture
Inventor: WATKINS ULLAND ISLWYN
IPC: A61G7/018
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: Powered furniture, eg a chair or bed, movable by power between configurations, has a safety mechanism which detects the presence of a foreign object in the path of movement and acts on the power control to reverse and/or stop the movement. The furniture item may be mounted on a plinth or base around which is fixed an elongate flexible detector switch 1 having internal contacts (8,9 Fig 2) which meet under pressure. Electronic circuitry 2 detects contact being made and causes the movement to stop, preferably after a reversal of movement. The switch may also be mounted on the moving furniture part.
Patent GB-2345923-A (GB)
Title: Toilet seat disinfectant apparatus
Inventor: KEAVENEY ENDA
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: A toilet seat and toilet lid combination is provided with a reservoir 8 containing disinfectant which is connected to a conduit (13) incorporating a valve (15) which is opened to supply disinfectant to outlets (14) communicating with a space between the toilet seat and the toilet lid as the lid is opened and closed. Thus, whenever the lid is opened and closed disinfectant is applied to the toilet seat.