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Patent GB-2261069-A (GB)
Title: High speed picking system for stacked parts
Inventor: IIDA YASUHIRO
IPC: G06K9/64
Filed: 1992-10-23
Abstract: A high-speed picking system in which a plurality of constitutive line segments are extracted from a two-dimensional image corresponding to an arrangement of parts to recognize the parts on the basis of the constitutive line segments so that the parts are picked up by a robot hand. The picking system is equipped with a first storage area to store a plurality of collative models set in advance on the basis of data specifying a configuration when a plurality of specific portions of the parts respectively take basic positions and a second storage area may be included to store hand information for a plurality of hands each designed to hold a different shape. The picking system detects as one of the plurality of specific portions one portion of the two-dimensional image which is recognized through a collation with the plurality of collative models and determines a position of said specific portion detected. A command signal may be supplied to the robot side so as to select one of the plurality of hands in correspondence with the specific portion and position the hand at the determined position to pick up the specific portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262973-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing liquid.
Inventor: FRASER HERBERT IAN
IPC: B67D1/02
Filed: 1992-11-05
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for dispensing liquid, e.g. beer or cider, comprises a frame 11 for mounting on a bar and supporting a valve or tap 17 controlling flow of liquid from a pressurized source to outlet 22. The valve 17 has an operating element 23 moved in response to movement of handle 35 via a linkage including rod 32. A friction brake 41 engages rod 32 to control the return movement of handle 35 under the effect of bias spring 38. The element 23 could be cam-operated and the bias spring could be located over rod 32. A resilient cushion for the end part of the return movement can be provided. The brake may be hydraulic instead of frictional. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264388-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and method of fabricating same
Inventor: HARADA MASANA
IPC: H01L21/225
Filed: 1992-11-25
Abstract: There is disclosed a semiconductor device having a vertical channel MOS gate structure wherein grooves (40) are formed from the top surface of source regions (5) through a body (3) into an N diffusion region (2) and wherein buried gate electrodes (4) fill an inner part of said grooves (40) which is in face-to-face relation to the N diffusion region (2) across gate oxide films (13) while buried oxide films (15) including diffusion source impurities fill an inner part thereof which is in face-to- face relation to the source regions (5). The impurity concentration of the source regions (5) is distributed uniformly in the vertical direction of the grooves (40) and decreases laterally away from the grooves (40). A current flows through the source region along the grooves and a resistance thereagainst is held small in an ON-state. The grooves may be formed with narrow spacing. The size reduction and high integration of the semiconductor device are achieved as well as reduction in ON-resistance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281323-A (GB)
Title: A sealing strip for,e.g. guttering
Inventor: MOYS RODERICK GRAHAM
IPC: E04D13/068
Filed: 1993-08-26
Abstract: A sealing strip 1 intended to be received within a sealing channel 2 to seal against an adjacent length of guttering. The sealing strip comprises an upper portion 3 to engage the under-surface of the guttering and a lower portion 7. The upper portion and the lower portion are inter-connected by four legs 8, 9, each of which is thinner than the upper portion. The legs collapse in a predetermined manner when the sealing strip is compressed, the legs moving to a position in which they form a substantially solid bridge between the upper portion and the lower portion of the sealing strip to resist lateral movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281600-A (GB)
Title: Tappet shim and method of replacing it
Inventor: STONE ROGER DERRICK
IPC: F01L1/14
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: Shims 26 for tappets of an ic engine of the type wherein the cam wherein the cam directly engages the shim are of the same diameter as the bores 22 in which the tappets slide, and guide means eg raised side walls of the bores 22 keep the shims in place over the full length of their travel. The side walls of the bores 22 may have cutaways 34 to allow clearance for the cams 30 to rotate. A method of replacing a shim is disclosed wherein a tappet retaining tool 44 engages the tappet, eg by locating in a groove 36 in the tappet skirt, to hold the tappet at its lowest position while the cam is rotated away from the shim which can then be replaced using a shim replacing tool 31. Tappet retaining tool 44 may have a threaded portion 47 and may access the tappet through a threaded bore in valve case 38. The shim may have a curved radially outer peripheral surface and means, eg a groove on its underside, for engaging the shim replacing tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284536-A (GB)
Title: Golf gloves
Inventor: O'MOORE MICHAEL
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 1993-10-06
Abstract: A glove has first securing means for releasably securing the glove to a device such as a golfer's trolley or caddie car (1). A second glove may be releasably secured to the first glove by second securing means. The first and second securing means may be constituted by adhesive or velcro patches (such as A and B and C and D respectively). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270306-A (GB)
Title: Feeder-folder apparatus
Inventor: RAKER JOHN W
IPC: B65H45/22
Filed: 1993-10-13
Abstract: A hopper 12 stores a supply of sheets S of paper stock. A sheet extractor and transfer drum assembly 16 is located adjacent the hopper 12 and extracts individual sheets S1 of paper stock from the hopper 12. The extracted sheets are conveyed along a path to a folder assembly 18 and are scored by a scoring drum 130. The folder assembly 18 receives the scored sheets and folds them into a V-shape by using a lower endless belt 170 to progressively force the score of each sheet into the gap between upper endless belts 158. Arm members 174 and pinch rolls 200 may assist the folding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284421-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of cellulose
Inventor: BAHIA HARDEV SINGH
IPC: D01F2/24
Filed: 1993-12-02
Abstract: Cellulose is reacted with a carboxymethylating agent to form a lightly carboxymethylated cellulose having a degree of substitution such that it is not soluble in water, for example up to 0.4 carboxymethyl group per anhydroglucose unit. The lightly carboxymethylated cellulose is dissolved in a solvent, preferably a solvent which is not a solvent for cellulose, for example aqueous alkali. The resulting solution of cellulosic polymer can be used as a coating agent or as a bonding agent for non-woven fabric, or can be extruded to form filaments or film, or can be used to produce shaped articles or a sponge.
Patent GB-2274016-A (GB)
Title: Disc-like recording media
Inventor: ISHIDA TAKEHISA
IPC: G11B5/82
Filed: 1993-12-20
Abstract: In a disc-like recording medium (D), pre-formatted data such as clock information (Mc), servo information (Ms) or read-only information are formed in advance, and the pre-formatted data are formed along of rotation of a recording/reproducing head (63) of a rotating head actuator (64). This arrangement ensures no phase deviation in information read from the medium when the head is moving between tracks, and little azimuth loss between the head and the recorded information. Apparatus for pre-formatting a recording medium is disclosed in which a laser records data on a photo reset film, on a rotating substrate the data being appropriately delayed according to the radial position of a recording head. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274947-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for exposing a substance to a chemically active gaseous plasma
Inventor: GRIFFITHS CHRISTOPHER NEIL
IPC: A61L2/14
Filed: 1994-01-27
Abstract: Apparatus which directs gas through an electric field between electrodes (4, 4') within a chamber (3) causing the generation of chemically active gaseous plasma. The chemically active gaseous plasma then being transferred into a vessel (8) which contains a substance to be exposed to the said plasma. The above chamber may operate at a pressure in excess of 50 millibar. An electrode (4') may include a passage (5) which links the chamber (3) to the vessel (8). The link between the chamber (3) and the vessel (8) may include a cooling arrangement (fig. 3, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295745-A (GB)
Title: Paging system having data base of paging user's numbers
Inventor: CHUNG BARICK
IPC: H04M11/02
Filed: 1994-08-17
Abstract: A pager company has a computer data base, which records lists of names and pager numbers for its clients. If pager users want to call someone in the list, they just have to call their own pager company, and tell the operators whom they want to call and what the messages are. The operators will then retrieve records from the data base and translate the names into the corresponding pager numbers. At the same time the computer will send the prescribed messages to the destined pager company automatically. This eliminates the need for a pager user to memorise a large number of pager numbers. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281822-A (GB)
Title: Sealingly connecting an electrical component
Inventor: SAWADA HISASHI
IPC: H01H11/00
Filed: 1994-09-02
Abstract: An electrically conductive plate is formed with terminals and supports a component, e.g. a reed switch 5. The terminals extend through a terminal holder 15 which is inserted in a housing 10 and is sealingly secured in the housing, e.g. by ultrasonic welding. The switch may be assembled on the plate before the plate is cut at A and B. The switch may sense the level of fluid in a vehicle hydraulic system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283319-A (GB)
Title: Differential determination of alpha-amylase enzyme activities using a deoxymaltotriose inhibitor
Inventor: UCHIDA RIICHIRO
IPC: C12N9/99
Filed: 1994-10-19
Abstract: A method is described for differentially determining  alpha -amylase isoenzyme activities by the inhibitor method, in which 6<3>-deoxymaltotriose (DOG3) represented by the formula   <IMAGE> is used as the inhibitor.e
Patent GB-2294636-A (GB)
Title: Shower drainage
Inventor: GONTAR ANTONI HAROLD NIKOLAS
IPC: E03F5/22
Filed: 1994-11-01
Abstract: Apparatus for draining a shower tray 21 comprises one or more water level sensing devices 14, 15 mounted within the gully trap 10, the triggering of the sensing device causing operation of a pump 22. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294878-A (GB)
Title: Antiviral tea compositions
Inventor: HIBBERD JOAN LOUISE
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: Tea has antiviral activity. Administration may be as leaves, an aqueous extract, infusion, powders etc. Herpes viruses can especially be treated. Active ingredient may be given topically, internally or via inhalation.
Patent GB-2285481-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus mounting a latch device to a sliding door
Inventor: WATANABE HIROFUMI
IPC: E05B83/36
Filed: 1995-01-09
Abstract: An arrangement mounting a front latch device (3) to a front side of a sliding door to be closed and opened by moving in a front-and-rear direction of a vehicle body comprises a mounting wall (15) to which the front latch device (3) is mounted by screws or bolts (16). The front latch device (3) is provided with a latch body (12) accommodating a fork member (10) and pawl member, and first and second metal plates (9, 13) mounted to the latch body (12). The first metal plate (9) closely engages the mounting wall (15) and the second metal plate (13) has boss portions (17) to be engaged by ends of the screws or bolts (16). The latch body (12) is sandwiched between the first and second plates (9, 13). The mounting wall (15) is parallel to a direction in which the front latch device (3) moves during closing of the sliding door and parallel to the plane of the fork member (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286983-A (GB)
Title: Method of securing knobs
Inventor: ISHIDA KIYONORI
IPC: G11B15/10
Filed: 1995-01-25
Abstract: In a method of securing to an operating lever (1) an operating button (6) made of thermoplastic resin with a mounting tongue (13) of a generally tubular configuration an anchor perforation (3a) and a stopper pawl (4) are first formed in the operating lever (1) and the operating button (6) is then temporarily mounted on the operating lever (1) with the operating lever (1) slid into the hollow of the mounting tongue (13) until an with the stopper pawl (4). Then the operating lever (1) is placed on a support bench (15) and a pressure is subsequently applied to an area of the mounting tongue (13) which is substantially aligned with the anchor perforation (3a) by means of a presser (16) to thereby form an anchor peg (17) protruding into the anchor perforation (3a) in the operating lever (1). The presser device (16) is subjected to high frequency vibration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287808-A (GB)
Title: Addressing and accessing RAM and data buffering
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY MARK
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: The specification discloses a number of techniques for addressing and accessing memory, including accessing from RAM a number M of words that is less than the predetermined fixed burst length N of the RAM. Also disclosed is a method for accessing Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) to store and retrieve data words associated with a two dimensional image. A procedure for providing a word with fixed width, having a fixed number of bits to be used for addressing variable width data and having a width-defining field and address field, is disclosed. There is also disclosed a method to control the buffering of encoded video data organized as frames or fields. This involves determining the picture number of each incoming decoded frame, determining the expected presentation number at any time and marking any buffer as ready when its picture number is on or after the presentation number. Finally, there is disclosed a RAM interface 500 for connecting a bus to RAM, wherein a separate generator generates RAM addresses and communicates with the RAM interface via a two wire interface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293949-A (GB)
Title: High speed serial data pattern recognition
Inventor: PAGE PETER ANDREW
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 1995-09-25
Abstract: In many applications, for example in a telecommunications system, it is necessary to identify a unique data sequence at a high speed serial data interface within one bit period of the complete sequence being received. This pattern recognition is often used in order to synchronise the receiver to the frame timing of an incoming data stream and thus identify the octet boundaries. It is usually required to react to this pattern within one data bit period at the interface in order to synchronise internal counters. A data stream pattern recognition apparatus recognises a predetermined pattern of sequential data within a data stream by an apparatus comprising a state machine having at least as many state units 0 - 15 connected in series as there are bits in the predetermined pattern 1111011000101000, the state machine transfers sequentially from state to state on receipt of each bit of the series. Transition between state 15 and 0 triggers a flag that indicates that the correct pattern has been received. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301372-A (GB)
Title: Afterglow lamp comprising a long decay phosphor containing activated europium oxide
Inventor: MURAZAKI YOSHINORI
IPC: H01J61/44
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: An afterglow lamp comprises:  (i) a light emitting section for the conversion of electrical energy to optical energy; (ii) a fluorescent layer, excited to emit light by the light emitting section, comprising a long decay phosphor having the general formula: [M(1-p-q)Eu(p)Q(g)]O.n[Al(1-m)B(m)]2O3.kP2O5.aX   wherein: p and q are from 0.0001 to 0.5; n is from 0.5 to 3.0; m and a are from 0 to 0.5; k is from 0 to 0.2; a:n is from 0 to 0.4; M is at least one of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba and Zn; Q is a coactivator selected from at least one of Mn, Zr, Nb, Pr, Nd, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu; X is at least one of F, Cl, Br and I.
Patent GB-2313774-A (GB)
Title: Dentifrice applicator
Inventor: MEHMET AHMET ERSAL
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: A dentifrice applicator has a handle with open-ended recess 18 receiving a cartridge of liquid dentifrice whose nozzle 16 is frictionally gripped in a cylindrical handle recess. To discharge dentifrice, the cartridge is pushed towards its nozzle either to release pressurised dentifrice or to pump dentifrice, which is then passed via passages 12 and 28 to an applicator head which may be bristled. Passage 28 may exit in or adjacent the bristled surface, or in an opposite surface. A removable cap may close the open handle end while remaining spaced from the cartridge end.
Patent GB-2315801-A (GB)
Title: Ladder with adjustable feet
Inventor: JESSIMAN SUSAN
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 1996-08-02
Abstract: A rigid, upright ladder incorporating a screwed mechanism  3 within one leg. The leg is hollow and is threaded to allow the screwed insert or mechanism  3 to travel vertically for a distance of approximately 150 cm. This allows the ladder to be positioned such that it is leant against a stair-well wall with it's static leg resting on one stair tread and the adjustable leg resting on the stair tread below. In its simplest form, the ladder has one extensible leg. However it may also have a screwed insert in each of its legs.
Patent GB-2304600-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cleaning an air filter
Inventor: BUTLER PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1996-09-04
Abstract: A method for cleaning a filter (2) comprises rotating the filter (2) in a cabinet (21) about its central axis by rollers (57). Nozzles (63) on air supply pipes (60,61) direct jets of high pressure air radially onto outer surfaces of inner and outer side walls (5,6) of the filter (2) for removing filtered residue from the filter (2). Subsequent to air cleaning the filter (2) is water washed in a similar type cabinet (21) where jets of high pressure water are directed from nozzles (63) at the filter (2). The filter (2) is then soaked in a water/detergent solution and then subsequently rinsed with high pressure rinse water in a similar type cabinet (21). The filter (2) is hand washed, and again rinsed in a similar type cabinet (21). The filter (2) is dried in a warm air environment.
Patent GB-2317327-A (GB)
Title: Cd rack
Inventor: KAO KUO-MING
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: An inclined type stackable CD rack comprises a base (10), a cylindrical main column (20), two cylindrical lateral columns (30, 40) and multiple support plates (50). The base (10) has a substantially equiangular triangle body. Each corner of the base is formed with a recess (102,103,104) for receiving a respective one of the columns. Each supporting plate has three arch notches (51,52,53) each having a T-shaped projection (54,55,56). The T-shaped projections of the plates are sequentially stacked with the projections of the lowermost plate being located in the recesses in the base. The columns are provided with grooves (21,31,41) which receive the T-shaped projections of the plates and, after the plates have been stacked, the lower ends of the columns are located in the recesses (102,103,104) in the base. The projections are so arranged in relation to the plates that the plates are inclined with respect to the plane of the base once the rack has been assembled.
Patent GB-2317941-A (GB)
Title: Safety shut-off valve
Inventor: APPERLEY ANTHONY NEVILLE
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 1996-10-05
Abstract: A safety shut-off valve (1) comprises a housing (2), a valve seat (3) and a closure member (6). A low melting point support (16) is arranged normally to maintain the closure member (6) spaced from the valve seat (3). A spring (14) causes the closure member (6) to bear against the support element (16). When the support element melts the spring (14) urges the closure member firmly against the valve seat. The closure member is made from sheet material (preferably steel) and so has a relatively low weight. The spring may hold the closure member against the support element with a force of at least 10-30 times the weight of the closure member. The force the spring exerts on the closure member when supported by the support element is preferably no more than twice that which it exerts when the closure member bears against the valve seat.
Patent GB-2320833-A (GB)
Title: Magnification lens switching apparatus for dual-lens optical scanner
Inventor: PENG HENRY
IPC: G02B15/04
Filed: 1996-12-31
Abstract: A lens switching apparatus for a dual-lens optical scanner includes a base 30, a plurality of magnetic elements 26,28, a plurality of electromagnetic elements 34,36, a guiding assembly 32 and a slide block 20. Two optical lens 22,24 with different magnification are mounted on the slide block. The slide block may be moved and positioned in one direction when one of the electromagnetic element attracts one adjacent magnetic element while another electromagnetic element repulses another adjacent magnetic element. The dual-lens mounted on the slide block thus can be switched as desired.
Patent GB-2312572-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling vectors in motor and vector controlling inverter device
Inventor: HAYASHIDA TAKAHIRO
IPC: H02P23/07
Filed: 1997-01-17
Abstract: A vector control method and apparatus are described for controlling a motor by detecting a primary current in a motor (not shown) driven by an inverter circuit having an electric current detector. The primary current detection value detected by the electric current detector is divided to give a current-for-torque detection value (Iq') and a detected current-for-excitation detection value (Id'), and thus a primary current instruction value is divided to give a current-for-torque instruction value (Vq*) and a current-for-excitation value (Vd*). The apportionment of the current-for-torque detection value and current-for-excitation detection value each obtained from the primary current detection value is changed by an Iq gain circuit (gain Kq) and an Id gain circuit (gain Kd), which are discrete circuits. The rated torque characteristics of the motor is changed according to change of the apportionment.
Patent GB-2323015-A (GB)
Title: Variable thermal insulation material
Inventor: ELTON STUART FREDERICK
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 1997-03-08
Abstract: A variable thermal insulation material 1 having an inflatable layer comprising an envelope of vapour permeable "breathable" material, for example formed from a laminar arrangement of sheets of hydrophilic films 2a, 2b bonded to microporous substrates 3a, 3b adapted to define an inflatable volume 5. The volume 5 may be subdivided into an array of interconnected gas-linked compartments by means of members connecting opposing internal surfaces of the envelope thereby defining the inflated thickness of the material 1. An article of clothing may be made from the material 1 and include means to regulate the volume of gas within the breathable envelope.
Patent GB-2312569-A (GB)
Title: Grounding assembly for transmission line cable
Inventor: HARWATH FRANK A
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 1997-04-15
Abstract: The present specification describes an assembly for attaching a ground wire to a transmission cable said transmission cable having a portion of its outer jacket removed revealing an exposed section of said conductor. Said transmission cable grounding assembly comprises a clip (10) including a fulcrum portion (16) and means for connection a ground wire thereto, said clip (10) encompassing a part of said exposed section of said conductor, and a bail (30) having a mounting element (32), said mounting element (32) being pivotally mounted on said fulcrum portion (16) for permitting rotation of said bail (30) between an open position and a closed position, said bail (30) contacting said clip (10) and forcing said clip (10) into clamping engagement with said exposed section of said conductor in response to said bail (30) being rotated to said closed position.