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Patent GB-2350272-A (GB)
Title: Plant root container
Inventor: SINGLE SUZANNE WALLACE
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: The container comprises a flexible strip of material 1 which has truncated cone recesses 6 formed therein. The recesses have an aperture 7 to guide roots to the outside of the container. The recesses correspondingly form protuberances on the external surface to of the strip 1 and these interlock so that the ends of the strip 10, 11 can form the container. The strip may form a cylindrical container that is fixed in place by a clip (fig 6) or other fastener. The container may have a base 18 which may be coated with a root-deterring substance 27. In use as the plant grows the strip can be unclipped to form a larger container.
Patent GB-2319688-A (GB)
Title: Image stabilization; combining images
Inventor: DOWNS ROGER COLSTON
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 1994-08-23
Abstract: In order to compensate for movement in an image produced by a camera (IS1 fig 32) caused by movement of the camera, a motion sensor (MS fig 32) attached to the camera produces roll R pitch P and yaw Y data. The compensator comprises six ROMs arranged as three parallel pairs arranged in series. The first pair of ROMs ROM1, ROM2 is addressed by pixel addresses AD1 and the roll data, and produces roll-stabilized addresses AR1, AR2. These address the second pair of ROMs ROM3, ROM4 along with the pitch data to provide pitch-stabilized addresses, which are used as addresses, in conjunction with the yaw data, for the third pair of ROMs ROM5 and ROM6 to provide fully stabilized data. Alternatively (fig 34) the motion data may be obtained by analysing the image data. Two cameras IS1, IS2; IS3, IS4; IS5, IS6 view contiguous scenes. In order to produce image data such as would be produced by a single sensor with a field of view covering both scenes, their scans are arranged such that the luminance signal from one sensor begins when that from the other sensor ends. The sync signals are stripped off and replaced by artificial sync signals around the combined luminance signal.
Patent GB-2333632-A (GB)
Title: Disc sorting apparatus and method
Inventor: BRITTON MARTIN ROBERT
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 1998-01-23
Abstract: In a disc sorting apparatus comprising a hopper 3 for receiving discs and a conveyor 4 to transport the discs to a sorting means (figure 4) which detects and identifies, via scanner 2, the individual disc type and then transfers each disc to a rack 1 where discs of the same identity are grouped; the starting/stopping and speed of the conveyor is determined by control means 5 and depends upon the number of discs detected by a detector 13, which detects discs entering the hopper, and/or the number of discs passing scanner 2.
Patent GB-2322351-A (GB)
Title: Hoist for refuse containers
Inventor: GODRIDGE PAUL STEFAN
IPC: B65F3/02
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: A bin hoist comprises bin-holding means and means for moving the bin-holding means so as to lift and tip a bin, wherein there is provided means for constraining the bin when it is lifted and tipped, the constraining means comprising buffer means 60,61 which consists of fluid pressure shock absorbing means. The buffer means 60, which is identical to buffer means 61, preferably comprises at least one buffer element 68 which is made of deformable material, such as a flexible plastic, and defines a closed space containing a fluid under pressure. A valve may be provided to enable the pressure of the fluid to be adjusted as required. The buffer element 68 is preferably pivotably mounted 64,65 to brackets 66,67 on the frame 11 via two spaced parallel members 62,63, so as to remain in contact with the bin as it is tipped. Also disclosed is a mechanism for capturing a bin on a bin hoist, comprising first capturing means 46,47 engagable beneath a bin top flange, and a second capturing means 55 engagable with an upper surface of the bin top flange, so that the bin flange can be captured between the first 46,47 and second 55 capturing means. The first capturing means 46,47 engages the lower edge of the bin flange, and lifting means then lifts the first capturing means with the bin towards the second capturing means 55, thereby capturing the bin flange. The lifting means performs this action in two movements, in which the first capturing means 46,47 is initially lifted from its first lowered position (Figure 1) to an intermediate position (Figure 2) and is then lifted to its final capturing position (Figure 3). Figures 6 and 7 show the bin hoist in operation with two different types of bin.
Patent GB-2335068-A (GB)
Title: Bias signals
Inventor: BRENNAN MARTIN JOHN
IPC: G11B5/03
Filed: 1998-03-07
Abstract: When recording sound using a magnetic medium one factor that must be taken into account is "bias"- the high-amplitude high-frequency signal added to the audio signal so that when recovered the latter is at an acceptable level, and relatively undistorted. Until now bias has been generated using a tuned circuit that produces a simple sinusoidal waveform. It is difficult to control the level of bias signal generated by such circuits, which is in any event arrived at empirically, and is a compromise between the recorded signal strength and degree of distortion suffered by the audio signal. It has now been discovered, however, that a specifically and significantly non-sinusoidal bias waveform can very surprisingly cause a direct and noteworthy reduction in the distortion suffered by an audio signal recorded onto a magnetic medium - and this effect can also be exploited to improve the signal quality as regards the signal-to-noise ratio and the frequency response.
Patent GB-2324901-A (GB)
Title: Lighting arrangement
Inventor: EYNON JAMES DAVID
IPC: E01F9/053
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: A lighting arrangement particularly for use in the nose of a step comprises a linear array of LED's mounted closely spaced on a printed circuit board which is inserted within a translucent plastics tube 14 mounted in a step nose 10. The plastics tube may be square in section or have a pair of translucent surfaces through which light from the LED's may be viewed. The LED's on the PCB are mounted in groups of 10 with a series resistor. If, when fitting a series of groups in a step nose one of the groups is less than ten an appropriately valved zener diode may be placed in series with the LED's. The outermost of the translucent surfaces may be narrower than the innermost such surface.
Patent GB-2332451-A (GB)
Title: Delivery guide for wire
Inventor: SMITH TREVOR RUSSELL
IPC: B65H57/18
Filed: 1998-06-05
Abstract: A delivery guide (1) for use in association with a drum or the like containing a coil of wire, fits within the drum or the like. The guide (1) comprises a base portion (2) which, in use, rests upon the coil of wire. The base portion (2) has a central opening (3) and is shaped into the form of an inverted funnel, the surfaces of the base portion (2) which constitute the inverted funnel being curved, the underside of the base portion (2) being convex and the upper surfaces concave.
Patent GB-2342079-A (GB)
Title: Thrust vectoring nozzle using coanda surface
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS
IPC: B63H11/117
Filed: 1998-07-27
Abstract: A thrust vectoring nozzle comprises a circular inlet duct 1, a bearing surface 2, a circular to rectangular transition duct 3, two Coanda surfaces 4 which are planar across the major axis of the rectangular outlet of the nozzle, and side plates 5 which are able to rotate about a pivot 6. The thrust of the nozzle can be deflected by rotating the side plates 5, causing flow on the uncovered Coanda surface to separate while preventing separation on the covered surface. The nozzle can be vectored by additional rotation of the bearing surface 2 about the major axis. Alternatively, the side plates 5 and Coanda surfaces 4 may be an integral assembly. Uses described include for aircraft or where the fluid is water.
Patent GB-2340685-A (GB)
Title: A bias voltage generator for CMOS input buffers
Inventor: MONK TREVOR
IPC: H03K19/003
Filed: 1998-08-10
Abstract: A bias voltage generator for CMOS input buffers comprises a scaled dummy inverter 124-127 to which a reference input signal Vref1 corresponding to the desired input switching threshold is applied. The output of the inverter is fed back directly to the gates of the control transistors 126 and 127. This signal CTRL1,CTRL2 is conveyed to the corresponding control transistors in each input CMOS buffer, thereby stabilising the switching thresholds of the buffers against process, temperature and supply voltage variations. An uncontrolled inverter 122 may be placed in parallel with the controlled inverter 123.
Patent GB-2330840-A (GB)
Title: Ink-jet inks
Inventor: GORE MAKARAND P
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1998-10-16
Abstract: If the particle size of pigments in ink-jets inks is reduced below 500 nm, then the ink compositions achieved extraordinary stability; that is, there is no visible sediment formed after three weeks at ambient temperature and there is no sediment formed after heating to 70C for 10 min followed by cooling to 0C for 10 min. No dispersant is necessary, and the pigment particles having such a defined size may be incorporated into microemulsions, using a suitable oil (water-immiscible organic compound), at least one amphiphile, and water.
Patent GB-2331080-A (GB)
Title: Mold opening and closing mechanism including yoke
Inventor: LOVELL WALTER E
IPC: C03B9/00
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: A mold opening and closing mechanism for an I.S. machine has a pair of opposed mold support mechanisms, for carrying at least one opposed pair of mold side portions. Each mold support mechanism includes a yoke (82) having a first vertical bore (92) and a second horizontal bore (91). Molds are carried by upper and lower inserts (24) which also have a hole extending vertically therethrough. An insert carrier (30) is nearly displaceable between retracted and advanced positions and the inserts (24) and the yoke (82) are secured to the carrier by a first shaft (27) slidably extending vertically through the vertical holes in the inserts and yoke, and through a vertical hole in the carrier. A second shaft (80) slidably extends through the yoke horizontal hole, and a drive assembly (76, 78, 84, 70, 68, 66) is connected to this second shaft (80).
Patent GB-2333647-A (GB)
Title: Lead wire arrangement in an electric motor stator
Inventor: CARLI FABRIZIO
IPC: H02K5/00
Filed: 1998-11-18
Abstract: An electric motor stator comprises a pack of armature plates and is provided with an annular element (6) which is fitted to the external ring edge (7) of an electrically insulating cylinder (2). The ring edge (7) is provided with open hollows 10 to permit the passage of the leads of the wires of the stator coil(s) from the interior to the exterior of the ring (7). Walls 16, 18 define wire channels which are closed by element 6. Junction recesses 12 are also present.
Patent GB-2333992-A (GB)
Title: Injection moulded and foamed article
Inventor: CLARKE PETER REGINALD
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: An eye bath (470) has a thin wall (471) and a hollow annular rim (472). This was formed in an injection mould tool with a tear drop cross-sectional shape (473) - shown at one side - around the wall as a pre-form of polypropylene material mixed with blowing agent. On mould opening before the material has solidified in the tear drop, this expands to circular cross section with a circumferential length (474) equal to that of the tear drop (475). This results in a slight fore-shortening of the height (476) of the eye bath from the height of the pre-form (477).
Patent GB-2338047-A (GB)
Title: Tensioner device for chain drive mechanism
Inventor: SUZUKI TADASU
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 1999-04-28
Abstract: A tensioner device for adjusting a tension in a chain wound around two sprockets includes a tensioner lever 4 held in sliding contact with a slack run of the chain, an oil-filled tensioner 10 provided on a stationary member, and a ratchet tensioner 30 provided on the tensioner lever 4. The oil-filled tensioner includes a piston 12 movable back and forth relatively to a housing 11 attached to the stationary member, and a spring 13 urging the piston 12 in the forward direction. The ratchet tensioner 30 includes a plunger 32 movable in the forward direction relative to a housing 31 formed integrally with the tensioner lever, and a spring 33 urging the plunger 32 in the forward direction. The piston 12 and the plunger 32 are held in face-to-face abutment with each other. The spring 13 of the oil-filled tensioner has a larger spring coefficient than the spring 33 of the ratchet tensioner. With this construction, when a sag of the chain is in excess of the forward stroke of the piston 12 of the oil-filled tensioner, the plunger 32 of the ratchet tensioner moves forward to cover a shortage of forward stroke of the piston 12.
Patent GB-2350009-A (GB)
Title: Communication system using line appearances on a single line for connecting multiple devices
Inventor: GRIFFIN SHAWN
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 1999-05-11
Abstract: A communication system using line appearances to connect multiple devices via a single communication line, comprises a communication device 1, such as a PBX, for presenting call messages to initiate communications between a plurality of endpoints (CE A, CE B, fig.1), a plurality of new communications endpoints NCE A, NCE B, having predetermined logical locations, such as IP addresses or directory numbers, and a Gateway 3 connected firstly to the communication device via the single communication line CL C, for carrying TDM signals and being capable of supporting multi-line devices, and secondly to the plurality of new communications endpoints via a LAN 7, for (i) presenting a multi-line appearance to the communication device, (ii) receiving the call messages and in response (iii) routing calls between the communication device and new communications endpoints by mapping between the line appearances on the communication line and the predetermined logical locations.
Patent GB-2349383-A (GB)
Title: Partitioned spinning head for glass fibre
Inventor: SKARZENSKI JOSEPH
IPC: C03B37/04
Filed: 1999-05-19
Abstract: A fibre spinning head 20 comprises a circumferential spinning face perforated by extrusion orifices 24 and means for feeding molten material 3 (eg glass) to the head which is divided into two compartments, the upper 27 and the lower 26, by flange 22 each compartment communicating with separate sets of orifices on the spinning face, the feed means allocating differing amounts of molten material to the two compartments. The glass may be separately delivered to the two compartments by means of openings 25 in the flange 22 which is rotated so that it intercepts the glass stream 3 intermittenly as the spinning head rotates. A gas fired burner 30 may be provided to control the temperature of the lower compartment.
Patent GB-2353451-A (GB)
Title: Morphing of an object using the morphological behaviour of another object
Inventor: O'HIGGINS PAUL
IPC: G06T13/40
Filed: 1999-08-20
Abstract: A method of morphing data defining an image of a first object using the morphological behaviour of a second object comprises processing a plurality of sets of data using the reference shape. Each data set defines a form of at least part of the second object and is indexed by a form reference. The data sets are processed to remove effects of size, location and rotation to define a corresponding plurality of shapes of the second object. Principal component analysis is carried out on the data sets to determine principal components and principal component scores. A form reference is received and used to look up principal components and principal component scores. A data set defining a reference shape of the first object is modified using the determined principal components and principal component scores to generate a modified data set defining a morph of the image.
Patent GB-2354107-A (GB)
Title: Forming planarizing layers for semiconductor devices
Inventor: FORTIN VINCENT
IPC: H01L21/3105
Filed: 1999-09-01
Abstract: A dielectric layer of silica glass is formed by plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) wherein a gaseous precursor of the dielectric layer is supplied to a deposition chamber in the presence of an electromagnetic field. The supply of the gaseous precursor is discontinued while continuing to maintain the electromagnetic field for a delay time exceeding 0.5 seconds. This improves the hydrophilic properties of the layer. A siloxane-based SOG film is then deposited on the dielectric layer.
Patent GB-2354606-A (GB)
Title: Predictive maintenance system
Inventor: FINNERTY MARTIN JOSEPH
IPC: G07C3/00
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: A computer controlled predictive maintenance system using a vibrotip and a thermographic camera as sensors. Remote access to the system is possible.
Patent GB-2342835-A (GB)
Title: Connection spigot between the segments of a sectional fishing rod
Inventor: PIRAZZINI LUCA
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 1999-10-18
Abstract: A spigot connection between the segments of a sectional fishing rod, characterised in that it consists of a cylinder provided at one end with a slightly increased diameter culminating in a tip which tapers upwards, the said spigot being made of a rough elastic material of the expanded polymer type.
Patent GB-2343054-A (GB)
Title: A shield in a read element in a magnetic data head
Inventor: DUDDY KEVIN
IPC: G11B5/11
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: A layer of iron-silicon-aluminium alloy 114 is deposited over a seedlayer 112 of an amorphous alloy to form a shield for a read element in a magnetic data head. Percentage weights of iron, silicon, and aluminium in the iron-silicon-aluminium alloy are each selected such that the alloy has both near-zero magnetostriction and distinct magnetocrystalline anisotropy. Use of the amorphous alloy seedlayer results in greater magnetocrystalline anisotropy in the shield.
Patent GB-2355800-A (GB)
Title: Laminated ferromagnetic structure for improved field homogeneity
Inventor: KRUIP MARCEL JAN MARIE
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: A saturated ferromagnetic structure 100 for controlling the homogeneity of the primary magnet field of a magnet in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging system has a plurality of coaxial laminations disposed thereon about a central axis of the structure, such that the structure is magnetically saturated and generates a magnetic field parallel to the central axis. In use the structure functions to improve the homogeneity of the primary magnetic field. The structure further allows for a MRI system with a less confined patient space then is currently available with known MRI systems. The ferromagnetic material may be iron. There are several arrangements of laminations described, for example the laminations may be grouped or clustered (see figure 5) or have varying thickness (see figure 10) or lengths (see figure 11). The structure may also comprise ferromagnetic rods (see figure 9).
Patent GB-998348-A (GB)
Abstract: 998,348. Capacitors. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. Dec. 4, 1963 [Dec. 7, 1962], No. 47900/63. Heading H1M. A variable capacitor (Fig. 1) comprises two stator plates 1 and a rotor plate 3 rotatable therebetween; the stator plates being supported on bolts and separated by spacer rings 5 and the rotor plates being secured to a shaft 7 built up from a bolt and plural spacer rings; which is provided with an abutment (not shown) preventing the rotor plate from completely emerging from between the stator plates. An insulating, e.g. polyethylene foil, is folded round the edge of each stator plate adjacent to the rotor shaft and the edges remote therefrom are welded together at 11 so as to prevent the foil from shifting. Tongues may be formed on the edge of the stator plate (Fig. 3) or of the rotor plate (Fig. 2) which extends to embrace or lie between the opposite plates in the minimum capacitance portion. The foils may be folded over the edge of each stator plate remote from the rotor shaft and welded at the edge adjacent thereto, or the foils may be circular prior to folding with a central aperture bounded by two arcs of a circle to engage the rotor shaft when folded.
Patent GB-191510880-A (GB)
Abstract: 10,880. Dando, W. P. July 27. India-rubber springs.-End fastenings or loops e of fabric, leather, &c. are secured to india-rubber springs d by a whipping f applied while the rubber is in tension. The loops are applied at intervals to a length of rubber cord, which is then cut between the loops. A suitable apparatus for tensioning the rubber cord consists of two drums spaced apart and each provided with a double set of pawls and ratchet-wheels. Specification 3067/75, [Class 132, Toys &c.], is referred to.
Patent HU-T70025-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing (s)-(+)-hydroxichlorquine and pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound
Inventor: STECHER VERA JOHANNA
IPC: C07D215/46
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: The present invention provides (S)-(+)-Hydroxychloroquine substantially free of (R)-(-)-hydroxychloroquine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid-addition salt thereof, the use in the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of malaria, lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis and a composition containing it for the treatment of such diseases. The weight ratio of (S)-(+)-Hydroxychloroquine to (R)-(-)-hydroxychloroquine is preferably at least 90:10, most preferably at least 98:2.
Patent HU-T69843-A (HU)
Title: Parts for printed circuit boards
Inventor: JOHNSTON JAMES A
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 1992-07-14
Abstract: A component for use in manufacturing articles such as printed circuit boards comprising a laminate of a sheet of copper foil and a sheet of metal or the like. A band of flexible adhesive joins the sheets around their borders and creates a protected central zone at the interface of the sheets. Islands of adhesive are located inwardly of the edges of the sheets through which tooling pin holes may be formed to facilitate handling of the foil.
Patent HU-T69787-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing 17 alfa-hydroxy-3-methoxy-8,14-seco-1,3,5(10),9(11)estratetraene-14-one
Inventor: KENNEKKE MARIO
IPC: C12R1/645
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DE93/00288 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 26, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 26, 1994 PCT Filed Mar. 24, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/20222 PCT Pub. Date Oct. 14, 1993A process for the production of 17 alpha -hydroxy-3-methoxy-8,14-seco-1,3,5 (10),9(11)estratetraen-14-one by fermentation of 3-methoxy-8,14-seco-1,3,5(10),9(11) -estratetraene-14,17-dione with a live culture of Kloeckera magna is described, which is characterized in that the substrate is reacted in the form of a solventless aqueous suspension with an average grain size of 0.2 to 5  mu m.
Patent HU-T70124-A (HU)
Title: Dosage inhalator
Inventor: WETTERLIN KJELL INGVAR LEOPOLD
IPC: A61M/
Filed: 1993-05-04
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/SE93/00389 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 14, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 14, 1994 PCT Filed May 4, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/21980 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 11, 1993A dosage inhalator is provided for dispensing to a patient a pharmacologically active compound suspended in a fluid. The dosage inhalator includes a carrier having portions for carrying, by intermittent movement, predetermined and reproducible unit doses of the active compound to a conduit through which it is delivered; a maneuverer for actuating the intermittent movement of the carrier, the maneuverer being movable between first and second predetermined positions by a user of the inhalator; and a member for disrupting the movement of the maneuverer upon exhaustion of the active compound in the storage means. The carrier is actuated by a ratchet mechanism including a spring-biased pawl, the maneuverer includes a lever that is reciprocally displaceable between two distinct positions, and the movement of the ratchet mechanism is limited by the displacement of the lever.