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Patent GB-2303091-A (GB)
Title: Control of circularly asymmetric machining
Inventor: PICKLES JOHN DAVID
IPC: G05B19/18
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: In a machine tool, a component such as a grinding wheel acts on a work-piece to form the latter into a circularly asymmetric shape, for example, a crankpin. Movement of the grinding wheel is controlled by a control signal which is derived from theoretical relative positions and positional velocities of the grinding wheel relative to the work-piece. In the course of at least one revolution of the work-piece, the respective positions of the grinding wheel relative to the work-piece are measured for each of a succession of angular positions of the work-piece. The measured positions are compared with corresponding theoretical positions and data indicative of any differences are stored, and then used to modify the control signal during a subsequent revolution of the work-piece so as to compensate for any of said differences and thereby reduce the magnitude of any error which would have resulted from the measured positional differences.
Patent GB-2313359-A (GB)
Title: Rose clip
Inventor: SMITH KEITH
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1996-05-21
Abstract: A rose clip (R1,R2) comprises a support column having means (9) arranged to support thereon a plurality of centrally apertured, disc-like articles (D), such as compact discs, in stacked, spaced relationship with respect to each other. A compact disc tray (T) may have at least two such rose clips (R1,R2) which are laterally spaced such that, when at least one disclike article, such as a compact disc (D1,D2), is received and retained on each rose clip (R1,R2), the articles (D1,D2) lie in overlapping relationship between the clips (R1,R2).
Patent GB-2318172-A (GB)
Title: A seeker head for missiles
Inventor: KEMPAS HAGEN
IPC: F41G7/22
Filed: 1996-09-11
Abstract: A seeker head for target tracking missiles having an optical seeker de-coupled from the movements of the missile has a non-rotating platform (16), which is mounted in the missile for rotation about pitch and yaw axes about an origin (30), the platform carrying the optical seeker. A missile-fixed torquer assembly (74) for generating torques about mutually orthogonal axes (48,52) directly engages the platform (16). An inertial sensor unit (26) is mounted on the platform (16), the signals from the inertial sensor unit (26) being applied to the torquer assembly (74) to de-couple the platform (16) from the movements of the missile.
Patent GB-2317487-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid digital/optical system for pattern recognition
Inventor: YOUNG RUPERT CHARLES DAVID
IPC: G06K9/74
Filed: 1996-09-21
Abstract: An initial Fourier transform on input data is performed by digital electronic means 2 using a specialised fast Fourier transform chip, the resulting spectral phase data being digitally added 4 to pre-stored template data 3 at high speed and loaded onto a phase modulating spatial light modulator 5. A subsequent optical Fourier transform 9 is used to generate a two dimensional correlation between the input scene and template. A non-linear thresholding spatial light modulator 10 is used in the correlation plane to detect a strong correlation peak at a speed commensurate with the template search rate. An area photodiode 11 is employed to convert the optical correlation peak to an electrical signal independent of its location in the output plane. This hybrid correlator arrangement exploits the asymmetry in the processing time requirements between the initial Fourier transform performed on the input image, which needs only to be performed once per input cycle, and that of the stored reference image. This may require several iterations to achieve recognition and so must be performed between 10 and 1000 times faster than the initial Fourier transform to maintain the required system response time.
Patent GB-2308388-A (GB)
Title: Washing machine having a spraying nozzle assembly
Inventor: LEE JAE-YOLL
IPC: D06F17/04
Filed: 1996-12-16
Abstract: A washing machine has a spraying nozzle assembly which evenly and strongly sprays a circulated washing liquid onto an article to be washed. The washing machine has a housing 210, an outer tub 220 disposed in the housing so as to receive the washing liquid, a spin tub 230 accommodated in the outer tub, an outer tub cover 222 mounted on the outer tub, and a spraying nozzle assembly 100 for spraying the washing liquid onto the article to be washed which is loaded in the spin tub. The spraying nozzle assembly includes an upper frame mounted on an upper surface of the outer tub cover and a lower frame which is rotatably coupled to a lower portion of the upper frame. The lower frame is formed at a bottom wall thereof with a plurality of spraying nozzles which are regularly arranged in a spiral pattern. The washing machine can evenly and strongly spray the circulated washing liquid onto the articles through the spraying nozzles arranged in the spiral pattern, so the washing effect can be improved without wasting any washing liquid. Since the lower frame rotates while the washing liquid is being sprayed, the washing liquid does not concentrate at one spot of the articles, but sprays widely onto the articles.
Patent GB-2308888-A (GB)
Title: Blood pressure measuring device
Inventor: PAGE DAVID A
IPC: A61B5/0215
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: A hollow needle incorporates a fibre optic cable 3 for monitoring blood pressure. Pressure and pressure variations cause compression of the fibre optic cable, the resulting strain causing a modification of the Bragg wavelength of a grating 4 written into the fibre optic cable. Pressure measurement is achieved by monitoring the wavelength of light reflected back from the grating in a measurement system 5 The hollow needle may comprise a catheter 1 or a hypodermic needle. A glass sphere may be incorporated at the end of the fibre optic cable. Deformation of the sphere caused by pressure variations may exert pressure on a grating written in the cable. Alternatively the surface of the sphere may form an interferometer for measuring pressure variations and a grating may be found in the fibre to allow temperature measurements also to be made. The device may be adapted for external use.
Patent GB-2321428-A (GB)
Title: Collecting card receiving part-image labels removed from containers
Inventor: CAST JACOBUS HILLEBRAND
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1997-02-10
Abstract: Labels attached to bottles or cans of beverage for example, are collected by purchasers and affixed to a card. The labels combine together to form a representation of a photograph or literary work. The labels may have two layers of adhesive separated by a release paper so that a label attached to a container may be peeled from the release layer and attached to the card.
Patent GB-2319987-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool machine with a parallel guide
Inventor: HAVENSTEIN GUILLERMO
IPC: B23D49/10
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: A hand machine tool has a base plate (82), which may be placed onto a workpiece and comprises upwardly bent, parallel walls (86, 88) provided with recesses (92), in which a guide rule (94), of a parallel guide (95), is displaceable and lockable relative to the base plate (82). The upwardly bent side walls (86) have recesses (92), which are arranged in alignment and into which the guide rule (34, 64, 94, 114) is insertable. The rear wall (88) carries an inwardly curved leaf spring (29, 88), which is supportable against the adjacent edge (93), of the inserted guide rule. A handle piece 90 allows movement of the leaf spring. The leaf spring and edge (93) may have interlocking detents for positive engagement. (Fig 6, not shown).
Patent GB-2322607-A (GB)
Title: Track belt drive
Inventor: BRINKROLF WILHELM
IPC: B62D55/12
Filed: 1997-12-08
Abstract: A self-propelled implement, preferably a combine or chopper, has a track belt drive, in which the wear of the track belts 6 is reduced during shifting caused by cornering. The drive wheels and the idler pulleys of the track belt drive are equipped on both sides of the guide elements 7 of the track belts with freely pivoting rollers 15, whose turning axes are perpendicular to the axles of the track drive. They are set into motion during contact with the guide elements, thus eliminating friction.
Patent GB-2332708-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine inlet port with sharp-edged swirl lip
Inventor: BRIGNALL ALLAN
IPC: F02F1/42
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cylinder head for an internal combustion engine of the reciprocating piston type, and in particular to a helical inlet port 1 with a sharp edge swirl lip 18 on a generally cylindrical valve stem recess. The helical inlet port 1 has an inlet passage 20, a bowl-shaped chamber 6 which has a rim that terminates in an annular valve seat 10 and which encompasses an annular space 14 about a generally cylindrical valve stem guide 8 for a poppet valve stem. One surface of the bowl 25 meets one wall 28 of the inlet port along a swirl edge, which has a radius of less than about 0.5 mm, and preferably a sharp edge with a radius of less than about 0.1 mm. Such swirl edges may be formed by casting the inlet port with excess material 24, which is then machined away along a cylindrical cutting line 26.
Patent GB-2325332-A (GB)
Title: Power cable supported in coiled tubing by swelled elastomer
Inventor: NEUROTH DAVID H
IPC: H01B7/04
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: A power 11 cable for an electrical submersible well pump is encased within metal coiled tubing 13. The coiled tubing 13 supports the weight of the power cable 11 as well as the downhole pump and motor. Electrical insulated conductors 17 having an extruded jacket 26 over them are inserted into the coiled tubing 13. A clearance exists between the outer diameter of the jacket 26 and the inner diameter 15 of the coiled tubing 13. A hydrocarbon liquid is pumped through this clearance causing one of the components of the electrical cable to swell into tight gripping contact with the coiled tubing 13. The electrical conductors 17 are twisted into a tight helix prior to having the jacket 26 extruding over them. Compliant layers 21 surround each insulated conductor. The compliant layers 21 and the twist allow radial movement of the conductors 17 relative to the jacket 26 when the coiled tubing 13 is being coiled onto a reel. Flow paths within the annular clearance are provided to assure that the hydrocarbon liquid reaches the full length of the coiled tubing 13 even though one of the components of the electrical cable will be undergoing swelling.
Patent GB-2325911-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion system for ships, preferably for naval ships
Inventor: MOCK GUNTHER
IPC: B63H21/20
Filed: 1998-06-05
Abstract: In a propulsion system for ships, preferably for naval ships, comprising two diesel engines 6,7 for driving two propellers 4,5 via respective drive shafts 2,3, a water jet propulsion system 1 driven by a gas turbine 8 is arranged between the two drive shafts 2, 3. The gas turbine 8 is arranged between the diesel engines 6, 7 and the stem 9 of the ship.As shown separate transmission 10,11 are provided for each diesel engine drive. Alternatively the two transmissions 10,11 may be coupled to one another (see Fig 2).
Patent GB-2329555-A (GB)
Title: Audible Radio Transceiver Programming System
Inventor: ZUISS THOMAS J
IPC: H04W8/24
Filed: 1998-08-25
Abstract: An audible programming system for programming a radio communications transceiver (115) having a radio speaker and radio microphone includes an interface such as telephone (109) and is attached to a telephone network (105). The telephone network works with an interactive voice prompting system (103) for receiving radio programming information from a data base (101). The telephone (109) includes an interface speaker (113) and interface microphone (111) for receiving information and prompting the user with questions for selecting programming from data base (101). After the programming is selected, the interface speaker (113) transmits acoustical programming information to the radio microphone in the communications transceiver (115). The invention enables a radio to be easily programmed without the need for additional radio hardware or software.
Patent GB-2341202-A (GB)
Title: Electrically operated lock with manual override
Inventor: YAO CELINA
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: An electronic lock can be used to open a door by means of an electronically coded keypad 11 and a mechanical key and cylinder 3 such that when the electronic codes fail due to the power supply, the key can be used to open the door. The essential mechanical construction of the lock, fig 3 not shown, incorporates an axially moving actuating rod (49) and a lock bar (46), a solenoid coil (412) and axially moving magnet (45) which act to disable the lock in the locked condition.
Patent GB-2345280-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus
Inventor: BROWN JON
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 1999-01-13
Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing of beverages, for example, beer, ale, porter, stout or lager, comprises a housing defining a conduit through which beverage flows, an inlet connectable in use to a supply of beverage and an outlet, a discharge valve and a flow restrictor 10 provided in the conduit, wherein means are provided for selectably engaging the flow restriction in the flow of beverage. As shown, the flow restrictor is a perforated disc pivoted about a diameter from a position perpendicular to the flow of beverage to a position parallel to the flow. In a modification some, all or none of the beverage may bypass the restrictor via a parallel conduit. The present invention also provides dispensing apparatus for dispensing a beverage wherein the beverage has a gas dissolved therein and means are provided to remove gas from the beverage and discharge the gas back into the beverage either during or after dispensation to nucleate gas bubbles in the beverage.
Patent GB-2347618-A (GB)
Title: Clothes rod
Inventor: THROWER ERIC SANDERSON
IPC: D06F53/00
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: A clothes rod comprises a length of rod with a double hook fixed to the top of the rod (1). The double hook may be used to secure and position the rod on to a clothes line. Sheets and clothes may then be attached to rod by way of conventional pegs to prevent them wrapping themselves around the clothes line.
Patent GB-2333496-A (GB)
Title: Label form and method for applying
Inventor: BOLNICK MARTIN M
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A multi-segment label set form especially for use in testing of drugs. One embodiment has a first label segment (14) with a permanent adhesive backing layer and second and third label (16) segments with temporary adhesive backing layers. The first and second label segments contain information to identify the patient participating in the test, the drug being tested, and other study information. The third label segment contains or can be marked to contain hidden information as to whether the particular patient has been prescribed a drug or a placebo. The hidden information is concealed by a cover portion (19a) of the third label segment which can be removed by the patient's physician in the even of medical emergency.
Patent GB-2348608-A (GB)
Title: Hot or cold bandage
Inventor: STRODE TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: A61F7/10
Filed: 1999-04-07
Abstract: A rectangular bandage 1 is constructed from strong light conductive material which contains compartments 2 serially located with gaps 3 to allow a sort of hinge mechanism/flexibility for ease of use and comfort to patient. The bandage is releasably secured to the patient with straps 4. An inner pad 5 can be attached to the inside of the bandage with optional washable and removable aromatherapy/medical patches 6. The bandage and the patches are reusable. The bandage and inner pad/lining may be textured to assist in traction or adhesion.
Patent GB-2348843-A (GB)
Title: Cable jointing tool
Inventor: SAMPLE WALTER SNAITH
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 1999-04-12
Abstract: The tool comprises relatively movable workpiece-engaging surfaces eg jaws 29 arranged in a first plane for engagement with cable clamps of a number of different sizes, and a grip portion 21 extending in a second plane parallel to and spaced from the first plane, such that the grip portion of the cable jointing tool is positioned adjacent the handle of a tightening tool 40 when the cable jointing tool engages a cable clamp and the tightening tool engages the shear bolt 8. The jaws can be clamped at their set spacing.
Patent GB-2349109-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive flap discs
Inventor: MOSIER PAUL
IPC: B24D13/06
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: Abrasive flap discs 20, used for a variety of finishing, grinding and polishing operations, particularly on welded fabrications, comprise a backing plate 11, an annular array of flaps 12 of abrasive material arranged on the backing plate 11 and bonded thereto along the lowermost edge of each flap. Each flap is, at least in a radially outer region, spaced 15 from each adjacent flap such that the flaps have freedom to flex and conform to an underlying surface. The centre lines of the flaps may lie on a radius of the backing plate or may lie at an angle to such a radius (see Fig. 5). A method of producing the abrasive flap wheels is also described.
Patent GB-2342957-A (GB)
Title: Frozen dessert dispensing system
Inventor: WELLS ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: A23G9/28
Filed: 1999-06-17
Abstract: A dispensing system for frozen desserts includes a plurality of containers and a dispensing device. Each container contains an individual portion of frozen dessert, and includes a substantially cylindrical tube 1 having a nozzle towards one end (2), and a piston (8) located between the nozzle and the other end with the dessert between them. The dispensing device includes a plunger 38 mounted for reciprocating movement along a longitudinal axis, a drive means including a sprocket 34 and a chain 44 for driving the plunger 38 along the axis, and a support means 48 for supporting the nozzle end (2) of the container with the plunger 38 in engagement with the piston (8). With the container located on the support means 48, the individual portion of frozen dessert may be dispensed by operating the handle 32 to rotate the sprocket 34.
Patent GB-2352699-A (GB)
Title: Caravan foot
Inventor: DIXON BERYL JEAN
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 1999-08-06
Abstract: A caravan foot positioned beneath a support comprises a plate having a ground engaging sole 15 and an upstanding wall 14 around its perimeter whereby the foot forms a dish-like receptacle for containing an insect repellant. The foot may have a moat 16 for holding the insect repellant. A bracket 17 may secure the foot to the support.
Patent GB-2336955-A (GB)
Title: Power supply control in battery powered portable electronic devices; portable radio communication devices
Inventor: JANSSEN JOHN J
IPC: G01R31/40
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: Power supply to parts of the a portable electronic device, particularly a portable radio telephone, is cut off when the battery voltage falls below a software threshold level. The battery voltage is supplied to a boost regulator 407 which provides an internal reference signal to various circuits, including an analog to digital converter (ADC) 403. ADC 403 uses the reference signal to sample the battery voltage to provide the digitized battery voltage 427 to a processor 405 for comparison therein with the software threshold. Use of boost regulator 407 to provide the internal reference signal allows shutoff at a lower undervoltage value. When the device is in a powered-up state, a hardware shutoff circuit 417 shuts off circuitry if a comparator 413 detects that the battery voltage is below a first hardware undervoltage threshold level which is lower than the software threshold; this provides a backup or failsafe if the software power control circuitry fails. A second hardware undervoltage threshold level, higher than the first, applies when the device is in a powered-off state. When the user operates a power key to power-on the device, the shutoff circuit 417 will prevent power-up if the battery voltage is below this higher second threshold; this prevents the radio communication device from powering-up in an illegal state. The power supply control is of particular use with batteries having a linear fall in voltage during discharge, especially lithium ion batteries, since it allows a larger portion of the energy in the battery to be used before powering-off.
Patent GB-2337836-A (GB)
Title: Coefficient interpolation in a multiple processor system
Inventor: DENSHAM RODNEY HUGH
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 1995-02-23
Abstract: An array of signal processing integrated circuits (SPICs) are connected to communicate data via one or more buses in which each processor (4, Figure 2) includes an interpolator 11, a control processor 26 for generating coefficient data supplied to the interpolators, where each interpolator generates coefficients in dependance upon a plurality of clock signals, where each processor is able to generate a timing interrupt signal 82 depending upon the state of the clock signals 81 and where the timing interrupt signals are supplied to the control processor 26 to time the supply of updated coefficients to the interpolators. The SPIC array itself may be used as part of a digital audio data processing system in which the interpolated coefficients are used to change signal levels smoothly during a single audio sampling period.
Patent GB-992829-A (GB)
IPC: H01R12/55
Abstract: 992,829. Circuit assemblies. SPERRY RAND CORPORATION. Aug. 28, 1963 [Dec. 10, 1962], No. 34037/63. Heading H1R. In a circuit assembly comprising a stack of insulating layers 10, each having a pattern of conductors 12, 14 thereon, and an identical pattern of conductively lined holes therein, a heat-dissipating arrangement includes a plurality of electrically-insulated heat-conducting strips such as 20, 22, having conductive pins 30 spaced so as to fit into the pattern of apertures, while a plurality of encapsulated circuit units such as 50 have conductive leads 52 similarly spaced and connected to the pins 30. The units 50, each of which may comprise a plurality of components integrated in a semi-conductor wafer, fit between the heat-conducting strips 20, 22, which may be of aluminium with aluminium oxide coatings; the conductors 30 are located by fixing dividers to the strips 22, 24 or by cutting transverse notches in the strips. The stack of insulating layers is held in a frame comprising slotted side rails 32, 34, and end pieces 36, 38, the latter being notched at 44 to receive strips 20, 22, and the frame being held together by bolts 48. A heat-conductive cover plate 54 may be provided, and one assembly may be connected with another by means of flexible printed wiring 56.
Patent GB-191510935-A (GB)
IPC: C10K1/20
Abstract: 10,935. Ramsay, J. H., and Lowe, F. R. July 3. Sodium carbonate is removed by means such as is described in Specification 9705/15, from the product resulting from heating with carbonaceous matter such as coal, coke, or coke breeze, the residue left after treating bauxite for the extraction of alumine.
Patent HU-T69414-A (HU)
Title: Absorbent insertion product for liquid-absorption
Inventor: MENARD MICHAEL J
IPC: A61F13/514
Filed: 1992-09-25
Abstract: Absorbent article for use in body perineal area, comprises an absorbent core (7) between liner (8) and backing sheet (9), portions (18,10) of both being brought together to form a leak preventing gasket flange (6) enclosed by a strip (48), pref. of flexible fabric (57) laminated to a foam layer (47). Pref. the article has wings for folding about an undergarment crotch, and has ends tensioned to curved form.