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Patent GB-2309247-A (GB)
Title: Joint structure and method of manufacture
Inventor: BRUCHU TODD W
IPC: E06B3/96
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: A joint structure for connecting framing components such as sash members for a window is disclosed having separate functional and decorative junctions between adjacent framing components. The functional junction between components may be formed between opposing and abutting mitered mating surfaces defined at adjacent ends of the component, and a separate squared flange and cooperative recess may be formed on interior surfaces of the components for overlapping the mating surfaces and providing a decorative junction, for example, having the appearance of a mortise and tenon joint. The joint structure is particularly suited for use in custom or replacement applications whereby lineal extruded members formed of a heat weldable material may be cut to size having the aforementioned surfaces, and then heat welded together to form a custom sized framing structures such as a sash or frame for a window or door.
Patent GB-2331119-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door mechanism with associated rechargeable electric energy storage
Inventor: SPURR NIGEL
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1997-08-06
Abstract: Power actuated latching and locking mechanism for vehicle body closures, typically doors, includes lockable latching means, having powered driving means, control means for selective operation of the driving means, and a rechargeable electrical energy storage device powering the driving and control means mounted on the closure. Preferably the mechanism remotely controlled by signals radiated to a receiver from for example a hand held transmitter, or central control unit of a vehicle, and the mechanism may further include a transmitter. The storage device is kept charged by a connection from the closure to the vehicle power circuit and this is the only wiring connection needed. Other equipment of the closure, eg windows or mirror setting, may also be powered and controlled from the mechanism.
Patent GB-2314267-A (GB)
Title: Burning pan fire extinguisher
Inventor: GRAHAM ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: A62C8/06
Filed: 1996-03-07
Abstract: A hot oil/fat fire extinguisher, comprising a frame which supports a smothering material in a horizontal plane and a handle which allows the safe and effective application of the smothering material to a container of burning fat/oil. When not in use it may be stored in a holder which can be wall mounted. In the event of a container of fat/cooking oil igniting, the extinguisher can be removed from the holder by using the handle and presents a smothering material of a size and shape suitable for covering the container of burning fat/oil. This is placed over the container in the manner prescribed in the instructions of use, depriving the burning surface of air and achieving extinction.
Patent GB-2330382-A (GB)
Title: Secure deposit box
Inventor: REARDON NEILL
IPC: E05G7/00
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: A device comprising a container (1) is secured to a fixed support, and has a trap lid (2) to allow the deposition of articles into the device. A separate door (4) has at least two independent locks (19), both of which must be released to allow access to the interior of the container (1). The container (1) may be constructed of welded steel, and may be used in an entertainment establishment for the safe storage of confiscated illegal drugs.
Patent GB-2319095-A (GB)
Title: Heating a vehicle interior by controlling fuel injection timing
Inventor: BOLL WOLF
IPC: B60H1/04
Filed: 1997-10-20
Abstract: In a method of heating the interior of a vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine having injection valves 11, the injection of the fuel is controlled by at least one control unit 10. The waste heat, which is given off by the internal combustion engine to a cooling medium 4, is supplied, via a heat exchanger 6, to a heating system for the vehicle interior. The fuel injection, as a function of the engine operating point, is controlled, when the heat given off by the cooling medium 4 to the heat exchanger 6 is too low, in such a manner that an injection of fuel is delayed - relative to the optimum injection point for the performance of the internal combustion engine - by the control unit 10 at low-load operating points.
Patent GB-2333029-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional storage box for information media
Inventor: KAO KUO-MING
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1998-01-09
Abstract: The box comprises side, rear, top and bottom plates 10,11,20,21,31 which are connected by pin and socket joints and has a drawer comprising a bottom plate 51, which slides in rails 23 in the side walls, and a front plate 50 connected to the bottom plate by pin and socket connectors. The bottom plate has a plurality of holes 57 which receive mounting pegs on the base of strips 40 having grid-like formations for receiving packaged or unpackaged information media such as CDs, video or audio cassettes, or magnetic disks. Separate strips are provided having different sized grids whereby the bottom of the drawer may be customised, using appropriate holes 57, to hold the desired media. The top of the box may have formations 12 for holding CDs.
Patent GB-2324108-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in downhole pumps
Inventor: HARDEN WILLIAM GUY
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: A method of improving production from a producing zone (22) in a hydrocarbon-producing well comprises the steps of pumping injection water into the well, utilising the injection water to drive a downhole pump (18), and utilising the pump (18) to increase the pressure of production fluid flowing from the producing zone to the surface.
Patent GB-2335404-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid power plants for e.g. motor vehicles
Inventor: PROUDLER TREVOR LEE
IPC: B60K6/48
Filed: 1998-03-21
Abstract: A power plant for a motor vehicle has an internal combustion engine (26), an electric motor/generator (28) and an output load (10-24) permanently motively connected to a differential (30). The motor/generator (28) is electrically connected to a rechargeable battery (60) via a control unit (62), which also controls the engine (26) and brakes (72,74,76) on the three ports of the differential (30), in response to signals from various sensors and switches (78). Thus, an infinitely variable speed transmission is provided, without the need for a clutch. The plant can be operated with the engine (26) either (a) in a preferred operating range with respect to fuel consumption and exhaust and noise emissions or (b) not operating. The motor/generator (28) can be used to start the engine (26) without the need for a clutch or the like, and to reverse the vehicle without the need for a reverse-gear gearbox. The engine (26) and motor/generator (28) can be used to generate electricity even when the vehicle is stationary.
Patent GB-2329441-A (GB)
Title: Linkage arrangement
Inventor: JENKINS ANTHONY STEPHEN
IPC: F16C1/24
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: A linkage arrangement comprises an operating mechanism (2) and an actuating mechanism (4), mechanically connected by a cable (6) which slides within a sleeve (8). The operating mechanism (2) is contained within a housing (10) into which the sleeved cable passes to form a seal. The arrangement further comprises a pneumatic supply (14) for pressurising the interior of the housing (10) to drive a lubricant (16) therefrom and through the sleeve (8) to reduce friction between the cable (6) and its sleeve (8), and to prevent any build-up of water or detritus within the sleeve (8).
Patent GB-2332992-A (GB)
Title: Sealing the braid of a coaxial cable
Inventor: SATO KEI
IPC: H01R4/02
Filed: 1999-01-12
Abstract: A coaxial cable has an inner insulation 17, a braid 18 and an outer insulation 19. Part of the outer insulation 19 is detached from the rest to make a covering part 20. The covering part 20 is slid along the cable so that it exposes part of the braid 18 but covers the end (18a) of the braid. It is then welded (for example, ultrasonically) to the inner insulation 17 to hold the end of the braid and stop it fraying.
Patent GB-2346244-A (GB)
Title: Traffic information system for a vehicle
Inventor: FLYNN GRAEME PETER
IPC: G08G1/123
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: A traffic information system for a vehicle 10 is disclosed in which the vehicle 10 receives traffic information broadcasts from RDS-TMC and filters this information using signals from local transmitters A and B to define the vehicle's location. The vehicle location is determined using a look-up table in a memory in conjunction with an identity code included in the local signal from the transmitters A, B.
Patent GB-2347120-A (GB)
Title: Passenger-side air bag cover
Inventor: NAKASHIMA YOSHIHARU
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: An air bag arrangement where the air bag is located behind the dashboard in front of the passenger seat of a vehicle comprises an opening lid 4 formed integrally with the dashboard panel 1 and having around its outer edge areas 4d of decreased strength. The lid is located opposite an opening 3a of an air bag container 3 and has on its under side a metallic reinforcement plate 5 attached by thermal bonding. A hinge portion 5b of the reinforcement plate extends outwardly from the main body 5a and is attached to the air bag container 3 by means of a bracket 7. The reinforcement plate may have strengthening portions (5c in figure 4) and apertures (5d) for increasing the strength of attachment with the lid. Upon inflation of the air bag the reinforcement plate and thus the lid hinge upwardly about the hinge 5b causing the areas of weakness 4d to rupture.
Patent GB-2347844-A (GB)
Title: Shelving system
Inventor: WAITE ELODIE ANN
IPC: A47B96/02
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: A shelf support 5 comprises a support body 10 having mounting means 13 for mounting the support on an upright component (not shown). A surface 8 supports a shelf 7 (Figure 4). The support 5 has a retaining element 15 pivotably connected to the support body 10 for movement into and out of an engagement position in which, in use, the element engages an upper surface of a shelf supported by the support surface 8, thereby retaining the shelf on the support surface. The retaining element enables a shelf to be held firmly in place without the need for fixing screws, and without hindering the fitting and dismantling of the shelf support 5 to the upright component 1.
Patent GB-2333103-A (GB)
Title: Mild cleansing bar compositions
Inventor: JAWORSKI ROBERT J
IPC: A23L7/196
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A transparent cleansing bar composition comprising from about 10 to 45 weight % of a synthetic detergent with a major portion of the detergent being a sulfated ethoxylated long chain alkyl alcohol of the formula R-(OCH 2 CH 2 )n-0-SO 3 X wherein R is an alkyl group having from 12-16 carbon atoms, N is 2 or 3, and X is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal; and from about 10 to 30 weight % of a polyhydric alcohol of the formula H(OCH 2 CH 2 )n OH wherein n has an average value of 6 to 16; from about 15 to about 30 weight % of a water soluble soap, and wherein the ratio of the soap to the synthetic detergent ranges from about 1:1 to about 1:2; from about 5 to about 20 weight % of a fatty acid alkanolamide; from 0 to about 15 weight % of an alkyl sarcosinic acid of formula (I), where R is alkyl having 10 to 16 carbon atoms; and from 0 to about 10 weight % of a nonionic alkyl polyglycoside of formula (II), X is greater than 1 and less than 2 with the composition having a pH of not less than about 7.5.
Patent GB-2338366-A (GB)
Title: Decoder for Digital TV Receiver
Inventor: LIM IL-TAEK
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: The present decoder improves the picture quality of a down converted video signal when a standard definition (SD) class TV receiver receives a high definition (HD) class video signal. Generally, the decoder receives data in block units, converts a format of the data into a format for display by downsampling, memorizes 144 the data, processes 148 the memorized data, and displays the processed data in a format that includes more vertical color information than horizontal color information.
Patent GB-2335271-A (GB)
Title: Gas flow rate measurement
Inventor: STEPHENSON KENNETH E
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: Measurement of gas flow in a nearly-horizontal ascending borehole utilising a pair of correlated spaced sensors (49n, 49f) that can detect "directly" the difference between gas (11) and liquid (13: oil and/or water), which sensor pair (49) is carried on a logging tool (41) positioned within the borehole (20) itself such that the individual sensors (49) are disposed so as to be actually in the path of any gas bubbles (12) likely to be in the fluid. The correlated output of the sensor pair (49) allows a determination of the gas flow velocity, and if at the same time measurements are taken that provide an indication of the hold-up of the gas bubbles there may by calculation be determined the flow rate both of the gas and of the fluid.
Patent GB-2351230-A (GB)
Title: Opening lock for a sunshade
Inventor: LEE CHORNG-CHENG
IPC: A45B25/08
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: An opening lock 3 for a sunshade is provided by two spring mounted stop blocks 32, each recessed within a T-shaped cavity 21 in the shaft 2 and shaped so that upward travel of the runner 4, causes the stop block to be pushed into the shaft. Under the influence of the springs 33, once the runner has passed over the lock, the stop blocks emerge from the shaft to prevent the runner from sliding back and thereby keeping the sunshade open. To close the shade, both stop blocks are pushed into the shaft and the runner pulled downwards over the lock.
Patent GB-2342904-A (GB)
Title: Emergency evacuation system
Inventor: FORRESTER DAVID J
IPC: B63B27/14
Filed: 1997-01-21
Abstract: An emergency evacuation system uses three primary concepts - Retarded Free Fall, Temporary Structures and Energetics - to provide for rapid, safe rescue. An inflatable descent tube (3) with entry ports is installed along the side of a structure or at the top of an elevator shaft. In emergency situations, a gas generator collected to the tube is activated and inflates the tube with gas. The interior surface of the tube includes energy absorption structures (5, 7, 11) strategically positioned to retard the rate of fall. The structures absorb energy from falling bodies and translate some of the vertical force to horizontal force as the evacuee is temporarily deflected sideways in the tube. Friction strands cover the surfaces of the structures to further reduce velocities of falling evacuees. An inflatable exit ramp (17) is positioned at the bottom of the tube to cushion the fall of the evacuee and lead the evacuee to safety. Back up systems, including rings of high pressure water nozzles, are installed in the tube to interrupt the evacuee's acceleration in situations where the internal structures fail. The system can be installed as one unit or broken down into multiple tube segments. The number and position of entry ports are variable, depending on the situational requirements of the structure to which the system is attached. The present invention has many configurations including fixed internal and external installations, ground and air mobile rescue units, and similar configurations for maritime applications.
Patent GB-2354721-A (GB)
Title: Oil filter with drain and inlet non-return valve
Inventor: MULES ROBERT STEPHEN
IPC: B01D35/153
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: A fluid filter assembly for filtering a fluid, eg oil in a combustion engine, has a housing 2 with a fluid inlet 27, fluid outlet 24, a fluid drain outlet 31 and a filter 1 mounted on a filter support 12, 13, 14, wherein the filter support 12, 13, 14 closes the drain 31. The drain outlet 31 can be opened upon removal of the filter 1 from the housing 2. The filter 1 may be annular and the filter support 12, 13, 14 may have an annular end wall 12 at one end of the filter 1. The annular end wall 12 may have an attached resilient annular valve element 28 which can form a seal with the drain outlet 31 thus closing it. The valve element 28 may also have a flap 30 acting as a non-return valve for the fluid inlet 27. A spring 33 may bias the filter support 12, 13, 14 and valve clement 28 against the drain outlet 31. The housing may comprise a cap 4 with the filter 1 and filter support 12, 13, 14 secured thereto, and a base 3. Removal of the cap 4 along with the filter 1 and filter support 12, 13, 14 from the base 3 can remove the valve element 28 from the drain 31 allowing oil to drain to a sump.
Patent GB-2343246-A (GB)
Title: Shielded infrared temperature sensor for an oven
Inventor: LEE KOON-SEOK
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 1999-11-01
Abstract: A temperature sensing device suitable for sensing food temperature inside an oven during cooking, converts incident infrared light from the food to an electrical signal. The sensor has a cap 20 that avoids contamination of the sensor element 30, 32 in use and accurate collection of the required infrared light. The cap 20 has a sensing hole 22 in its upper portion to allow the infrared light to the sensor element 32 in a lower portion. The cap 20 may have an antireflective coating 24 on an inside surface and a heat shield (40 fig 5) on the outer surface. The cap is preferable made of a high heat conducting material and may have features such as small holes 22 which may be made conical 28 (D2 fig 8) to direct only required infrared light to the sensor.
Patent GB-2356382-A (GB)
Title: Venus air and surface terraformer spaceprobe
Inventor: PIKE ANDREW THOMAS
IPC: B64G1/10
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: The spaceprobe has three stages. Stage 1, for algae release, comprises C, S, A, T, and contains CO<SB>2</SB> and SO<SB>2</SB> feed gases C, S for blue-green algae A and thermo-acido-phile T respectively on the journey to Venus, and sideways nozzles for releasing the algae into the atmosphere. Stage 2 is a lander comprising G, W, and stores seed, water and nutrients in sachets in compartment G and has a parachute compartment W. After landing on Maxwell Montes a door is opened to release seeds to the surface. Stage 3 is an orbiter comprising D, L, with weather measuring instruments at W, a computer D, and transmitter dish L. Stabiliser rockets R provide propulsion after a launch by Space Shuttle.
Patent HU-T68637-A (HU)
Title: Low ir and low uv transmittance green glass composition
Inventor: BECKWITH STEVEN P
IPC: C03C4/08
Filed: 1993-04-16
Abstract: A soda-lime-silica green glass favoring the yellow side, rather than the bluish side of the spectrum, is produced having high visible transmittance, low infrared energy transmittance, low ultraviolet radiation transmittance, and low total solar energy transmittance by manipulating the reduction of iron (as Fe203) to Fe0 and the percent of these two oxides to achieve these characteristics without the use of Ce02 or other UV absorbing additives and by using conventional glass melting and refining apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent HU-T68879-A (HU)
Title: 2-saccharinylmethyl-aryl-carboxylate derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Inventor: BELL MALCOLM RICE
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 1993-10-22
Abstract: Novel 4-R<4>-R<5>-2-Saccharinylmethyl aryl carboxylates of formula I   <CHEM> prepared by reacting a 4-R<4>-R<5>-2-halomethylsaccharin with an arylcarboxylic acid in the presence of an acid-acceptor, compositions thereof and their use in the treatment of degenerative diseases are described.
Patent IL-70819-A (IL)
Title: Epoxy compositions containing substituted diamine hardeners and composites formed therewith
IPC: C08J5/04
Filed: 1984-01-30
Abstract: Described herein is a composition comprising a select group of substituted diamine hardeners and an expoxy resin containing two or more 1,2-epoxide groups per molecule. These compositions exhibit reduced moisture absorption, and controlled reactivity which comprises the processing characteristics of the composition.
Patent IL-74644-A (IL)
Title: Hydrogen storage materials and methods of preparing them for electrochemical applications
IPC: H01M4/00
Filed: 1985-03-19
Abstract: The present invention provides novel active materials (15,40,115) which reversibly store hydrogen under conditions which make them exceptionally well-suited for electrochemical applications. These active materials have both novel compositions and structures. A first group of active material compositions incorporate the elements of titanium, vanadium, and nickel. A second group adds zirconium to the first group of active materials. A preferred third composition group adds chromium to the first group of active materials. These materials may be single or multi- phase combinations of amorphous, microcrystalline, or polycrystalline structures. Preferably, these materials have a multiphase polycrystalline structure. Methods of reducing the size or of sizing these materials, as well as other hydride-forming alloys, also are provided. Methods of preparing the inventive hydrogen storage materials and fabricating electrodes (15,40,115) from these active materials are contemplated. Electrochemical cells (10,100) and batteries assembled with the inventive electrodes provide significantly improved capacity and cycle life.
Patent IL-84462-A (IL)
Title: Process for bonding halogen substituted hydrocarbons to a substrate and laminates formed thereby
IPC: C09D5/00
Filed: 1987-11-12
Abstract: Halocarbons are readily bonded to a variety of substrates, including metals, polyolefins, styrenics, polyamides and thermoplastic polyesters, by treating the surface(s) to be bonded with a neoalkoxy zirconate compound. The articles produced by the aforesaid process resist delamination. Applicable fluorinated compounds include fluorinated polymers such as Teflon. The specific zirconate compound preferred is dependent on the particular substrate and the halogenated organic compound to be bonded. Preferred are organo-zirconates having one of the following formulas: <CHEM> wherein R, R<1> and R<2> are each monovalent hydrocarbon groups or substantive derivatives thereof; the A groups are independently selected from diester phosphates, diester pyrophosphates, oxyalkylamino, oxyalkylarylamino, or sulfonyl groups; B is an R'2C group or a carbonyl group; R' is a hydrogen group or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and n is 1 or 2.
Patent IL-89922-A (IL)
Title: Compositions for managing diabetes containing a plant extract and methods for the preparation thereof
IPC: A61P3/08
Filed: 1989-04-11
Abstract: A variety of hypoglycemic compositions for use in the management of maturity onset non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) are disclosed. Suitable hypoglycemic compositions include a polar solvent extract of at least one part of the plant Hexachlymus edulis or related Hexachlymus species. Methods for preparing these hypoglycemic compositions are also disclosed. The present invention also discloses methods for reducing the blood glucose level in a patient, as well as methods for reducing symptomatic conditions associated with diabetes in a patient.