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Patent GB-2301685-A (GB)
Title: Patient database for hospital records
Inventor: HILL SIMMON
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1995-06-03
Abstract: A method of processing information relating to in-patients in hospital in which proposed drug treatment is entered into the system, validated for its suitability, and the entry used to monitor treatment. The entries are used to generate a history of the patient's progress, and the patient's history is added to a database which is analysed statistically to provide information useful in aiding future treatment of the patient and other patients.
Patent GB-2305613-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing training device
Inventor: HUGHES GEOFFREY NORMAN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1995-10-02
Abstract: A golfing aid includes a base (11) on which a golfer stands, a toe board (12) to ensure correct positioning of the golfers feet, an area of matting (17) on which the golf ball is placed, and a swing board (13) for guiding the head of a golf club. An extended swing line (14) may be directed towards a target (15).
Patent GB-2309100-A (GB)
Title: Photographic replenishment process
Inventor: EVANS GARETH BRYN
IPC: G03C5/26
Filed: 1996-01-10
Abstract: Developing exposed photographic material having at least one silver halide layer with a developer, which developer can be replenished wherein: the process is carried out in a low volume thin processing tank (4), ```all the replenishers are added as solids to filter housing (1) with filter (2) and pumped into tank (4) together with additional water which may contain a minor amount of replenisher chemicals, ```and wherein the average residence time of the developer in the tank defined by the formula:  ```where V is the volume of the tank (litres), R is the replenishment rate (litres/m 2 ), T is the transport speed (m 2 /min) and U is the percent utilisation as the percentage of a working day (8 hours), ```is less than the useful lifetime of the solution, said useful lifetime being the time at 35{C for which the Dmax values for red, green and blue (or the silver image Dmax of a black-and-white material) remain at or above 80% of the value(s) produced by a freshly prepared solution.
Patent GB-2301069-A (GB)
Title: Storage compartment for a hard-top vehicle roof
Inventor: SCHAIBLE KURT
IPC: B60J7/20
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: A hard-top vehicle comprises a roof structure 4 having a front roof part 2 and a rear window part 3 and is pivoted towards the tail-end region 6 of the vehicle bodywork for stowing in a hard-top compartment 7 which is covered by a pivotable tail gate 8. An auxiliary frame 11 on the tail gate 8 is pivotably mounted on pivot bearings 10, 10' fixed to the bodywork and, with the tail gate 8 closed, the auxiliary frame 11 is supported on the vehicle bodywork via at least one additional supporting connection 12. The auxiliary frame 11 and additional supporting connection 12 provide protection to the rear-passenger compartment in the event of a rear-end collision.
Patent GB-2303739-A (GB)
Title: Widely matchable sample grating distributed Bragg reflector laser
Inventor: DELORME FRANCK
IPC: H01S5/12
Filed: 1996-07-15
Abstract: A sample grating distributed Bragg reflector laser is made very widely matchable by phase variation. This laser comprises an active section (32) and two sample grating sections (34, 36) placed on each side of the active section, respectively, each sample grating section comprising phase parts (48, 52) alternating with grating parts (50, 54), all in a guide layer 42. Electrodes (62, 64, 70, 72) are used for injecting current into the phase parts and into grating parts independently for each sample grating section. The laser is made of InP/InGaAsP with a contact layer 58 of InGaAs. The main application is to optic fibre guided telecommunications.
Patent GB-2315637-A (GB)
Title: Testing of telecommunications services
Inventor: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L M ERICSS
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: An Intelligent Network has a service switching point (SSP) 1 which sends queries to a service control point (SCP) 2 in which are installed an operational version of a service logic program 6 and a non-operational version of the service logic program 8. The non-operational version 8 may be the same as the operational version 6 or may be a modified version of the program which is still undergoing testing. In order to test and verify the new or modified program 8 without disturbing the operation of the existing program 6 in any way, the control point 2 is connected to a test point 10 which can also send queries to the control point 2. Queries from the test point 10 each include a test indicator. A query without a test indicator is directed to the operational program 6, whereas a query with a test indicator is directed to the non-operational program 8 and a reply is sent to the test point 10, thereby providing a means of testing the new version 8 without requiring changes in user access procedures, such as required dialling sequences. If the testing indicates that the new version 8 is ready for commercial operation, a command may be sent to the control point 2 such that the version 8 becomes the operational version.
Patent GB-2302536-A (GB)
Title: A disc shaped container
Inventor: SHEAHAN MARK
IPC: B65D43/10
Filed: 1995-03-01
Abstract: A disc shaped container (2) comprising a body portion (4) and a lid (6) which is a press fit on the body portion (4); the body portion (4) having a base (8), a circumferential side wall (10) and a groove (12) in an outer face (14) of the side wall (10); the lid (6) having a top (16) and a circumferential side wall (18); the container (2) being such that the side wall (18) of the lid (6) overlaps the side wall (10) of the body portion (4) when the lid (6) is on the body portion (4); and the body portion (4) and the lid (6) both being made of a plastics material such that the side wall (18) of the lid (6) is pressable into the groove (12) in the outer face (14) of the side wall (10) of the body portion (4) in order to cause the lid (6) to separate from the body portion (4) with a sliding action.
Patent GB-2304648-A (GB)
Title: Trim fixing
Inventor: ROACH ALAN
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 1996-08-16
Abstract: A trim fixing for attaching a plastic trim panel to the interior structure of a vehicle comprises one or more plastic mounting members 10 and a fixing means 18 for cooperation with a mounting means C associated with the vehicle structure, wherein each of the mounting members has a frangible portion 24, 32 adapted to fracture under a predetermined applied impact force. The mounting member may comprise two legs 12, 14, each comprising an upper leg 28, 36, a lower leg 22, 30 joined to the trim panel, a cross member 26, 34 thinner than either the upper or lower legs, forming a discontinuity between the upper and lower legs and a recess 24, 32 in the cross member acting as a failure initiator. The two legs may meet in an upper joining portion 16 from which the fixing means in the form of a flange 18 may project and engage with a spring clip C. The mounting member may alternatively be in the form of two cylindrical portions (51, 52 figure 5) joined by an annular flange (53 figure 5).
Patent GB-2316955-A (GB)
Title: A fabric rolling-up device with automatic torque increase circuit.
Inventor: CHEN WAN-YIH
IPC: B65H18/10
Filed: 1996-09-10
Abstract: A fabric rolling-up device and control circuit for a knitting machine includes an analogue signal processor 2 that controls a power amplifier 3 which in turn actuates the two motors 9 of the rolling up device. A speed regulation circuit 7 regulates the revolving speed of the motors 9 and a torque regulation circuit 8 controls the torque of the motors 9, increasing the torque as the diameter of the fabric roll increases thus allowing smooth and even rolling. The increase in torque is controlled by the number of revolutions detected, from detector 10, of the motors 9 and the auto torque adding control circuit 11. An external abnormal signal detector 6 turns off the motors when a stopped/abnormal signal is received from the knitting machine and an abnormal signal detector 4 detects abnormal action of the motors 9 and stops the knitting machine by the abnormal signal output emitter 5.
Patent GB-2305174-A (GB)
Title: Chemical process
Inventor: DE FRAINE PAUL JOHN
IPC: C07C49/255
Filed: 1996-09-11
Abstract: 6-Trifluoro-, 6-chlorodifluoro- and 6-difluoromethyl-2-hydroxypyridines are prepared by decarboxylating the corresponding nicotinic acid at a temperature above 190{C at normal atmospheric pressure. 6-Trifluoro-, 6-chlorodifluoro- and 6-difluoromethyl-2-hydroxy-nicotinic acids are novel compounds and are prepared by hydrolyzing the corresponding nicotinic acid ester or amide or the corresponding nitrile. The pyridines are useful chemical intermediates in the preparation of agricultural products. A process for the preparation of a compound of formula   CF 2 XCOCH=CHOR 3 is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2318125-A (GB)
Title: Composition of macromolecular solid cleaning agent
Inventor: LEU SHIOW JIUAN FREIDA
IPC: C11D3/22
Filed: 1996-10-11
Abstract: A granular cleaning composition is produced from macromolecular materials and inorganic chemicals comprising suitable amounts of an anionic surface active agent, sodium carbonate, sodium silicate, a fluorescent whitening agent, carboxymethyl cellulose, a non-ionic surface active agent, di-sodium edetate, oleic acid and an essence. The active solid particles generate negative hydroxyl ions (OH) in water. Accordingly, the pH value in water increases and the water is activated. As a result, the activated water may readily penetrate into the tissue of the fabric to weaken and soften the connection between the dirt and tissue of the fabric. The dirt attached to fabric can be readily removed.
Patent GB-2311204-A (GB)
Title: Sole-shaped sweat-absorbing disposable hygenic insert
Inventor: LHUILLIER OLIVER
IPC: A43B17/10
Filed: 1995-12-07
Abstract: A sole-shaped sweat-absorbing disposable hygienic insert having an ultra-fine outer sealing film (1) made of synthetic material, a highly flexible, lightly packed sanitary pad (2) made of one or more natural materials, hygienic additives and treatment additives (3) added to the flexible pad (2), and an inner perforated film (4) a few hundredths of a millimetre thick, said films (1-4) being glued or sealed together around the edges.
Patent GB-2326080-A (GB)
Title: Temperature-preserving stand for food
Inventor: HUANG SU-CHIU CHENG
IPC: A47J39/02
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: A temperature-preserving stand comprises a plate member 10 having recesses 121 in its upper surface and a raised, disc-shaped central area 11 on which a vessel containing food may be stood, beneath which are a heat-absorbing disc 20 and a thermal insulation disc 30 disposed in the hollow interior of a flange depending from the plate 10 and closed by a base 40 having feet 41. The heat-absorbing disc 20 comprises a sintered composition of 51.80% silicon dioxide, 18.74% aluminium oxide, 11.96% magnesium oxide, 8.79% ferric oxide, 5.69% calcium oxide, 1.38% potassium oxide, 1.35% sodium oxide and 0.29% titanium oxide. To preserve low temperatures, the stand may be cooled in a refrigerator before use; to preserve high temperatures, it may be pre-heated in a microwave oven.
Patent GB-2315926-A (GB)
Title: An electrical connector having a visual indicator
Inventor: MORIN SCOTT FREDERICK
IPC: H01R13/641
Filed: 1997-07-22
Abstract: A modular jack receptacle connector (2) which has at least one recess (10) for receiving an indicator(4). The recess is profiled to have a lead receiving section (26) with detents along its sides for retaining at least one of the leads (6) which extend rearwardly and then downwardly from the indicator (4). Also provided along the sides of the recess are guide projections (12) for cooperating with guide recesses (14) in the indicator (4) for proper alignment of the indicator in the receptacle (2). The indicator may be an LED.
Patent GB-2316249-A (GB)
Title: Digital radio receiver with upconversion followed by downconversion
Inventor: KOMATSU MICHIHIRO
IPC: H03D7/00
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: A digital broadcast receiver tuner reduces a second local oscillation signal that strays from a second frequency conversion stage to a first frequency conversion stage. The tuner comprises a first frequency conversion stage (3) for frequency converting a received signal into a first intermediate frequency signal higher than the upper frequency limit the received signal, a first intermediate frequency filter (4) for extracting the first intermediate frequency signal, a second frequency conversion stage (5) for frequency converting the extracted first intermediate frequency signal into a second intermediate frequency signal having a predetermined band included in a frequency range extending from 0 to 30 MHz, a second intermediate frequency filter (6) for extracting the second intermediate frequency signal, and a demodulation stage (8) for demodulating the extracted second intermediate frequency signal, wherein the second frequency conversion stage comprises a frequency mixer of high isolation characteristics.
Patent GB-2318404-A (GB)
Title: Rotary degassing machine rotor coupling
Inventor: ALLEN KENNETH JOHN
IPC: F27D27/00
Filed: 1997-08-26
Abstract: The coupling comprises inner and outer collet like wedging sleeves 3, 4 and a cap 2 having an integral crown 8, tubular potion 9 and skirt 10. The graphite rotor 37 fits inside bore 21 of inner sleeve 3 which, with outer sleeve 4, fits into the skirt, loosely retained by locking pins 5 in bores 46 in the rotor. Tightening locking screws 27 urges the inner sleeve into the outer such that the taper on each sleeve causes a clamping force on the rotor. The tubular portion is threaded for attachment to the machine drive shaft and the sleeves are released by release screws 28. Embodiments include a cap comprising head (61 fig. 4) and body parts (60) connected by studs (68) and a keeper ring (71) engaging a groove in the rotor. Some rotor free end formations are disclosed (Figs 2,5,6).
Patent GB-2328958-A (GB)
Title: Clayware wall cladding
Inventor: CAPO-BIANCO ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: A rainscreen has, between two adjacent vertical rows of tiles (10), a vertical spacer element made up of discrete portions (20) each of which bridges the horizontal interval (21) between two adjacent horizontal courses of the tiles. Vertically adjacent portions (20) of the spacer element are commonly held in position by a location element (22) engaging a rail (13) nearest to said horizontal interval (21). The ends of the spacer element portions (20) slide laterally into channels of the location element (22) so that the spacer element can be built up, either from the top of the wall downward or from the bottom up, as the tiles (10) are slid into position on the rails (13) to make up successive horizontal courses.
Patent GB-2317558-A (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism with biasing structure for automotive seat slide device
Inventor: SAKAI KIYOTAKA
IPC: B60N2/07
Filed: 1997-09-22
Abstract: A biasing structure for basing a locking pawl-equipped operation rod (39) in a given direction is described. A slit (57) is formed in a rear end of the operation rod. A spring retainer (50) is integrally provided by a bracket (41) through which the operation rod is rotatably connected to a movable rail. The spring retainer includes a rearwardly projected portion (49) whose on surface faces toward a rear end portion of the operation rod and a recess (55) which is formed in a base part of the projected portion and faces toward the rear end portion of the operation rod. A coil spring (53) includes a multi-turned major portion (53a), a front straight portion (53d) tangentially extending from a front end of the major portion and a rear straight portion (53c) extending radially inward from a rear end of the major portion. Upon assembly of the coil spring, the major portion thereof is disposed on the rear end portion of the operation rod with the front straight portion put in the recess and with the rear straight portion put in the slit while being twisted about its axis against a biasing force produced by the spring. The surface of the rearwardly projected portion is sized and arranged to support the front straight portion of the coil spring when the coil spring is about to be properly assembled.
Patent GB-2317670-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping
Inventor: MEYER HEINRICH
IPC: F16F3/087
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A vibration damper for structures or machines comprises a base member 2, a mass 1 movable relative thereto, and rubber springs 4, 5 of variable spring rate arranged between them. The mass has two parts 1a, b which can be moved relative to one another by a motor-driven screw 3. The screw also variably loads the two frustro-conical rubber springs.
Patent GB-2319008-A (GB)
Title: Drive arrangement for all-wheel drive vehicles with at least three axles
Inventor: DOLD ROLAND
IPC: B60K17/346
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A drive arrangement for an all-wheel drive vehicle with at least three axles 2,3,4 has a transmission outputting to an interaxle transfer gear 23 which lies between the axle gears 6,7 which comprise differential gears with a ring gear 17 which meshes with a bevel gear 18 on the input shaft 9. An intermediate gear comprising a gear wheel 19 on the input shaft 9 and a gear wheel 20 which is situated to the side of and vertically offset with respect to the shaft 9 is connected to shaft 21, to allow the shaft 21 connected to the following axle 4 to run beneath the drive shafts 12,13 connected to the wheels 5.
Patent GB-2320025-A (GB)
Title: Process for the removal of contaminant solvents
Inventor: NICOLA MAZIN
IPC: C02F1/26
Filed: 1997-12-08
Abstract: A material contaminated with a solvent is treated with a hydrofluorocarbon to remove the contaminant. A preferred hydrofluorocarbon is tetrafluoroethane. Apparatus for carrying out the process is also described.
Patent GB-2321793-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic cable connector
Inventor: SHINCHI AKIRA
IPC: H01R13/504
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: A connection between a terminal 4 located in an end 3 of a connector and an insulated wire (not shown) placed on the terminal 4 is made by positioning a cover 7 on the end 3 and pressing the cover 7 while subjecting the connection to ultrasonic energy so as to melt the insulation and allow the wire to contact the terminal 7, and is characterised in the provision of positioning means 14, 15, 18 to locate the cover 7 in the correct position on the end 3. The positioning means may be on the form of protruberences 15 in the cover which engage corresponding slots 14 or holes 18 in the end. The protruberances may be tapered (15a, figure 9, not shown).
Patent GB-2318968-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing raw material of paste product
Inventor: HOASHI MASAHITO
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: A process for preparing the raw material of paste products, comprising the first step of pulverizing frozen ground meat into a particulate frozen ground meat, or thawing and cutting frozen ground meat to prepare a thawed ground meat and the second step of mixing the ground meat prepared in the first step by means of agitating means (provided that when the frozen ground meat is thawed in the first step, a cake mixer is used as the agitating means). This process can efficiently provide raw material for the production of high-quality paste products.
Patent GB-2324951-A (GB)
Title: Food coating apparatus
Inventor: KOCH PETER
IPC: A23G3/22
Filed: 1998-05-05
Abstract: Apparatus for coating goods, such as sweets and baked products, with flowable coating substances, such as chocolate and other icings, includes an endless conveyor belt (1) for conveying the coated goods or the goods to be coated, a run-off plate (5) arranged underneath the conveyor belt (1) for collecting excess coating substance, a catch container (7) for receiving excess coating substance from the run-off plate (5), and a scraping belt (8) for removing excess coating substance and/or scraping the run-off plate (5) is provided underneath the conveyor belt (1) and above the run-off plate (5).
Patent GB-2337955-A (GB)
Title: Garden shears with double locking mechanism
Inventor: SHIH CHENG HSIUNG
IPC: A01G3/02
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: A shear device includes a pair of handles 10, 20, having one end 11, 21 pivotally coupled together at a pivot shaft 30, and a pair of cutter blades 41, 42 secured to the handles 10,20 and each having a notch 411, 421. A knob 50 is slidably engaged in the handles and includes a pin 51 for engaging with the notches and for securing the cutter blades 41, 42 together. A button 60 is slidably engaged in one of the handles. The knob 50 includes a pawl 53 for hooking to the button and for securing the knob to the button such that the knob 50 may be secured to the handles and that the pin 51 may not be disengaged from the notches of the cutter blades.
Patent GB-2327413-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispenser with seat for valve skirt
Inventor: GIL AMOS
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: A liquid dispenser assembly (10) for personal hygiene liquids includes a container (14) and a dispenser valve (16). Each valve includes a valve plunger (60) with a head (62) having a flexible peripheral skirt (64) that provides increased bypass of liquid upon harder pressing and faster motion of the plunger. The valve (16) has an annular seat (85) that has a tapered seat surface (88) that presses the flexible skirt (64) against the valve inner cylindrical wall (54) of the valve bore (52) at the end of the return stroke.
Patent GB-2343791-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic interaction balancing arrangement in an electric fan motor
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: F04D25/06
Filed: 1998-11-11
Abstract: A miniature heat dissipating fan assembly includes a casing 210, a circuit board 220, a balance plate 230, a stator240, a rotor 250, and a cover plate 216 is arranged so that he permanent magnet assembly 251 of the rotor and the balance plate 230 attract each other, creating a balancing force for reducing vibration. The circuit board and balance plate include fixing holes 321,331 so as to be mounted around the tube seat 212 and the stator includes an axle tube 243 received in the tube seat, the rotor including an axle 252 rotatably received in the axle tube. A fastening member is provided to a distal end of the axle to retain the axle in place. Location pegs 341 pass through holes 333,332 in the balance plate and the circuit board and include retaining means 343. Alternately the pegs may be formed on the casing (fig 13, 413) and the holes may be replaced by notches (fig5, 233,222).
Patent GB-2345344-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of measuring flowing particulate or granular materials
Inventor: RICHARDS ALAN GEORGE
IPC: G01F1/10
Filed: 1999-01-04
Abstract: The apparatus comprises rotary means, e.g. a paddle wheel 1, spiral blade 4 or auger with rotational axis parallel to material flow, in contact with the material e.g. cereal and rotating when the material flows through an opening, a counter for counting the number of rotations performed by the rotary means during a flow period, and processing means for calculating from the number of rotations the volume of material which has flowed in the flow period. The means can be carries on arms 6 pivoted at one end to raise/lower the means according to volume of flow, the position being taken into account for determining flow volume. The counter may be a magnetic proximity detector, capacitance or optical detector.
Patent GB-2333569-A (GB)
Title: Fluid fitting
Inventor: TAYLOR MIKE
IPC: F16L47/20
Filed: 1999-01-20
Abstract: The fitting, for conveying a fluid e.g. water, comprises polyphenylsulphone on a surface, in use, in contact with the fluid. The fitting can consist of polyphenylsulphone. The fitting can be a pipe, pipe connector, spigots, tap, T-piece, 90‹ bend, collet, grab ring, or formed or moulded with a pipe end-stop, threads, internal cam surfaces. The fitting may be injection moulded.