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Patent GB-2321969-A (GB)
Title: Rotary coupling alignment
Inventor: PRATT ALAN
IPC: G01M13/02
Filed: 1998-01-23
Abstract: A rotary coupling assembly has first and second coupling halves (1) that are mounted on a pair of rotary shafts of two machine components to be coupled. A first coupling half has a fixing bore (5) that receives a stud (12) that supports a permanent magnet (14). An aligned fixing bore (4) in the second coupling half receives a sensing unit (13). The sensing unit has a compartment (16) in which the permanent magnet is freely received and comprises at least one Hall-effect sensor that detects the intensity of the magnetic field generated by the magnet. Misalignment of the coupling shafts results in movement of the magnet relative to the sensing unit and a corresponding fluctuating output signal from the Hall-effect sensor. The output signal is processed and the amount of misalignment is calculated. The invention provides a non-contacting, high resolution and high frequency response misalignment detector which may be used whilst the coupling is in operation. The arrangement may also be used in the measurement of torque (Figures 9-11).
Patent GB-2326068-A (GB)
Title: Tuning a local oscillator of a digital broadcast receiver
Inventor: OHKUBO TADATOSHI
IPC: H04J11/00
Filed: 1998-04-07
Abstract: To control the oscillation frequency of a local oscillator 10, a digital broadcast receiver demodulates (5, 6, 7) a phase-reference symbol contained in an orthogonal frequency-division multiplexed broadcast signal to obtain an array of complex values representing frequency domain date, selects several sets of values from the array, multiplies (15) each selected value by the complex conjugate of a value offset by N positions in the array (where N is a fixed integer that may be equal to zero) averages (13a-13a) the results in each set, takes differences (12a, 12b) between the average values x 1 -x 4 , or between sums of these average values, thereby obtains two difference values, α, #, and calculates (11) a frequency offset from the difference values. Each set of values is taken from positions at which the known reference-symbol values satisfy certain conditions in relation to the known values at adjacent positions.
Patent GB-2338217-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle pedal guard
Inventor: BROWNE ROY
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1998-06-09
Abstract: A vehicle pedal guard comprises two metal plates hinged together and mounted in a motor vehicle so as to cover the foot pedals. As shown, the upper plate A covers the pedals and is held in place by a steel locking bar B having a lug to engage in the hinged plate and a slot to engage over a floor-mounted securing ring C, so as to prevent twisting. The plates may fold flat and may be covered with carpet.
Patent GB-2328705-A (GB)
Title: Personnel support system
Inventor: HOOK BRIAN KENNETH
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 1998-07-03
Abstract: A support system for supporting a user over a void comprises a first layer (1) of a flexible material; and means (4) for securing the first layer under tension to a fixed structure, the arrangement being such that when the first layer (1) is secured to the fixed structure and placed under tension the system forms a temporary platform which is capable of supporting the weight of a user and of providing him with freedom to move over the platform whilst being so supported. A second layer (2) acts as a safety net and is separately secured to a fixed structure. An intermediate layer (2) of finer mesh acts to prevent detritus from working operation from falling to the ground.
Patent GB-2330782-A (GB)
Title: Film product for use in printing
Inventor: STEEL JOHN
IPC: G03G7/00
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: The invention provides a substrate for reception of an electrophotographic image and use as a film positive or negative in a printing process. The substrate of the invention has a coating layer which has in its bulk a toner-coalescing agent which, under the influence of the heat of the fusing step of the electrophotographic process, brings about an improved degree of coalescence of the toner applied.
Patent GB-2348242-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle : window regulator : gear drive
Inventor: WHORLOW SIMON ANDREW
IPC: E05F11/42
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: A clip 14 for a motor vehicle door window regulator gear sector 4 is disclosed. The gear sector comprises a plate having a set of teeth 8 disposed about a periphery thereof. The clip 14 includes a portion 26 adapted to infill at least one of the set of teeth 8, at least this portion being formed of a compliant material. This has the advantage that it prevents the continued movement of a window glass beyond engagement of the window glass in upper seals.
Patent GB-2341257-A (GB)
Title: Peripheral secure processor system
Inventor: WACHTFOGEL REUVEN
IPC: G06F21/83
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: A peripheral secure processor system for performing an electronic transaction between a computer and a secure processor each operatively associated with an input device. The method includes transmitting transaction information from the computer to the secure processor, displaying a display item including at least a portion of the transaction information and a request to input personal identification information, mutually exclusively operatively associating the input device, the secure processor and an indicator, generating, via the indicator, an indication indicating receipt of the request, inputting, via the input device, personal identification information of a user in response to the request, verifying the personal identification information of the user, ending the step of mutually exclusively operatively associating the input device, the secure processor and an indicator, and transmitting an authorization to perform the transaction from the secure processor to the computer in response to the verifying step. The input device can be reconfigured in a similar way.
Patent GB-2351428-A (GB)
Title: Seedling growing device
Inventor: MOUNTFORD BERTRAM
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 1999-06-12
Abstract: The device as an L-shaped panel 10 has a base 11 on which to place trays of seedlings or young plants (16, figure 2) it also has a reflective mirrored surface 14 on the vertical panel 12 that reflects daylight 17 onto the mirror side of the plants or seedlings, then the whole unit is placed on a window sill 18 in the home. There is no need to rotate the tray 16 of seedlings or plants daily, as the function of the device avoids this procedure, saves time, and produces strong healthy plants and seedlings.
Patent GB-2344303-A (GB)
Title: Retainer ring for chemical mechanical polishing machine
Inventor: LIN JUEN-KUEN
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 1998-09-16
Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing machine includes a retainer ring 80 for holding a semiconductor wafer to be polished. The retainer ring comprises slurry passages 82 on the bottom of the retainer ring. Each passage gradually increases in size from the inlet (diameter d<SB>1</SB>) on the outer circumference of the ring to the outlet (diameter d<SB>2</SB>) on the inner circumference of the ring. The ring allows slurry to be delivered more evenly to the wafer giving improved planarization of the wafer.
Patent GB-2353889-A (GB)
Title: Electronic funds transfer system
Inventor: HALPERN JOHN WOLFGANG
IPC: G07F7/08
Filed: 1999-09-02
Abstract: An electronic funds transfer system comprises a microprocessor 1, a key pad 2, a display 3, telephone 20 and a Smart card 8. The card 8 can be part of the system as shown or separate and removable (Figs 2 and 3). The phone can be conventional or mobile (Figs 2 and 3). The system allows simultaneous voice and data transfer so that the user can inform an operator of the service(s) required and pay for it by debiting and updating the financial information provided on the card. The card can also accept authorisation remotely to enable it to be used for collecting a ticket locally, e.g. for an event or for travel. The telephone is connected via an interface unit 6 allowing also connection of a non-contact card reader 7 or a microwave antenna 22. Further features of the system and data transmission or checking procedures are as set out in GB2291724, GB2291727, GB2057740, GB2092344 or GB2130412B.
Patent GB-2337844-A (GB)
Title: System and method for on-line essay evaluation
Inventor: KUNTZ DAVID L
IPC: G09B5/06
Filed: 1998-03-20
Abstract: System and method for on-line essay evaluation offer students the opportunity to prepare practice essays, submit the essays to trained and expert readers (214), and retrieve an evaluation (222) at the student's convenience. The system provides the capability for a user or test taker to submit essays at any time during the year (212), independent of the timing of an actual testing event, and to receive prompt, consistent evaluation of the submitted essays (328). Further, the system provides the capability to prioritize essays (250, 252) and schedule readers so that essays can be evaluated on a rush basis (256). The essays are evaluated in a manner that provides useful instructional feedback to students about their skills relative to any assessment or test that the student wishes to take (166).
Patent GB-2338423-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for forming golf balls containing oxa acids
Inventor: HARRIS KEVEN M
IPC: C09D201/00
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: A golf ball comprising a cover and a core, and optionally at least one intermediate layer interposed between the cover and the core, wherein the cover, the intermediate layer or both are formed from a blend comprising an oxa acid compound having formula (I), wherein R is an organic moiety selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carbocyclic, and heterocyclic groups. Additionally, the present invention is directed towards a golf ball cover and/or intermediate layer formed from a blend comprising at least two components, the first component comprising at least an oxa acid composition of formula (I), while the second component is a polyurethane, epoxy resin, polyethylene, polyamide, polyester, and an acid copolymer or its ionomer derivatives or mixtures thereof.
Patent GB-2343624-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable vehicle seat
Inventor: SHAW JIM
IPC: B60N2/14
Filed: 1999-10-06
Abstract: A seat arrangement (2) includes seat segments (4, 5) which constitute a seat base arranged to rotate at least about a pivot corner (7) and possibly about a secondary pivot corner (10) in order to improve access through a door aperture (6) adjacent to the seat arrangement (2) to the rear of the arrangement (2). Thus, the seat arrangement (2) could constitute a bench-type configuration incorporating a driver's seat (3) which extends across the width of a motor vehicle and thereby increasing the available seating capacity of that vehicle. Additionally, through the increased access to the rear of the seating arrangement (2) the motor vehicle will be more convenient in terms of allowing vehicle occupants to sit in rear seating (1) or gain access to vehicle luggage space.
Patent GB-2355363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to the transmission of information
Inventor: MORGAN MARK
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 1999-10-16
Abstract: Means for obtaining information from a meter 1 or indicator via a telephone line 7 for example including a first information transmitter 6, encoder 4, information carrying means, receiver 8, decorder 9. A second transmitter 10 characterised as having access to the information from the first transmitter when required.
Patent GB-2346954-A (GB)
Title: Improved cascade refrigeration process for liquefaction of natural gas
Inventor: COLE ERIC T
IPC: C22C38/14
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: This invention relates to a process for liquefying a pressurized gas stream (10) rich in methane with a heat exchanger being cooled by a cascade refrigeration system to produce a methane-rich liquid product (20) having a temperature above about -112 {C (-170 {F). In this process, a pressurized gas stream (10) is introduced into heat exchange contact with a first refrigerant cycle (32) comprising at least one refrigeration stage (30-31) whereby the gas stream is cooled against a first portion of a first refrigerant to produce a cooled gas stream. The cooled gas stream is then introduced into heat exchange contact with a second refrigerant cycle (33) comprising at least one refrigeration stage (37-39) whereby the temperature of the cooled gas stream is cooled to produce a liquefied methane-rich stream (20) having a temperature above about -112 {C (-170 {F) and a pressure sufficient for the liquefied stream to be at or below its bubble point.
Patent HU-T64735-A (HU)
Title: Method for producing halogenated compounds
Inventor: SHELDRAKE GARY NEIL
IPC: C07C67/347
Filed: 1992-01-08
Abstract: A process for preparing halogenated compounds of formula RCY(Z)CH2CH(X)C(CH3)CH2COR1 where X, Y and Z are halo, R is alkyl, halo, haloalkyl or aryl, and R1 is hydroxy, halo, alkoxy, alkyl or haloalkyl, or the residue of a pyrethroidal alcohol, in which a compound of formula CH2=CHC(CH3)2COR1 is reacted with a sulphonyl halide of formula RCY(Z)SO2X. The process avoids the use of volatile halocarbons in the production of valuable intermediates for insecticides.
Patent HU-T69195-A (HU)
Title: Depolarized pre-gelled electrodes
Inventor: FAUPEL MARK L
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 1992-11-02
Abstract: The electrode assembly includes at least one pregelled biopotential electrode having an electrolyte gel in contact with the electrode element. An electrically conductive component is removably mounted to electrically connect both the electrolyte gel and the electrode element conductor to complete a conductive bridge therebetween. The conductive element is inert relative to the electrolyte to avoid degradation of the electrolyte.
Patent IL-42966-A (IL)
Title: Method and apparatus for settling sludge
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 1973-08-13
Abstract: 1420686 Settling tanks in series GYPSUM INDUSTRIES Ltd 13 Aug 1973 [14 Aug 1972] 38330/73 Heading B1D Sewage is aerated and delivered to a distribution chamber 5, then overflows into a first settlement tank 1, then underflows into a second tank 2 and then overflows into and out of a third tank 3 and any subsequent tanks. Settled sludge is withdrawn through bottom outlets 20 which are extended by swivellable variable level outlets (Fig. 3 not shown). The distribution chamber has a flow regulator 7, the tanks are rectangular in plan with part-cylindrical bottoms, and the bottoms may have pivoted manual or powered scrapers 23. A surface skimmer 11 with air lift pump 12 may be present in the first tank. The third tank may have a baffle 15 and overflow launders 17 which lead to discharge channels (18) (Fig. 2 not shown). Sets of settlement tanks may operate in parallel. Chlorine may be added through pipe 16.
[GB1420686A]
Patent IL-43967-A (IL)
Title: Pyrimido(5,4-d)pyrimidines their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 1974-01-07
Abstract: 1432731 Pyrimidopyrimidines DR KARL THOMAE GmbH 7 Jan 1974 [8 Jan 1973] 00586/74 Heading C2C Compounds of the general formula (R 1 = C 1 -C 3 alkoxy-(C 2 -C 3 alkyl); R 2 = C 2 -C 4 hydroxyalkyl or C 3 dihydroxyalkyl; R 3 = C 1 -C 3 alkoxy-(C 2 -C 3 alkyl) or C 2 -C 3 hydroxyalkyl; R 4 = di(C 2 -C 4 alkyl)amino, diallylamino, piperidino or hexamethyleneimino) and their acid addition salts are prepared by (a) reacting a compound of the formula (one Z 1 = replaceable atom or group and the other = NR 1 R 2 or NR 2 R 3 , or both symbols Z 1 = replaceable atoms or groups) with R 1 R 2 NH or R 2 R 3 NH or (b) reacting a compound of the formula (one Z 2 = replaceable group and the other = R 4 , or both symbols Z 2 = replaceable groups) with R 4 H, optionally followed in either case by salt formation. The above compounds increase blood pressure, affect blood oxygen transport, inhibit thrombocyte aggregation, enhance blood flow and are coronary dilators. They may be administered in the form of pharmaceutical preparations containing them in association witha carrier.
[GB1432731A]
Patent IL-70523-A (IL)
Title: Dna sequence for expression in microorganisms,having a promoter,a ribosome binding site,a linker sequence,a structural gene encoding a polypeptide,plasmids containing the dna sequence,processes for preparing the plasmids and polypeptides encoded thereby
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1983-12-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of the promoter/operator region of the tryptophan operon of Serratia marcescens with a synthetic ribosome binding sequence, an expression plasmid which contains this sequence and in which the above sequence is followed by the only Hind III cleavage site in the plasmid, into which site the gene to be expressed can be inserted, and to production plasmids for the expression of eukaryotic gene products in prokaryotes, especially for the preparation of leucocyte interferon.
Patent JP-S58127906-A (JP)
Title: Member for reinforcing juncture of optical fiber cores
Inventor: HAIBARA TADASHI
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1982-01-27
Abstract: PURPOSE:To eliminate the repetitive bending, elongation and contraction in the juncture of optical fiber cores owing to temp. fulctuations and to reduce heating time by using metal having the coefft. of thermal expansion approximately equal to the coefft. of expansion of the cores and having large heat conductivity as a tensile body of a reinforcing member for said juncture. CONSTITUTION:A tube 1 of a hot meltable adhesive of EVA, nylon or the like is put on the juncture C of optical fiber cores A, and a tensile body 10 of metal having the coefft.of thermal expansion approximately equal to the coefft. of expansion of the cores A and having large heat conductivity such as ''Imvar '' is placed along the same, and a heat shrinkable tube 3 is put thereon. The tube 3 is heated from the outside to shrink and the internal tube 1 is melted, whereby the juncture is reinforced. Thus, the repetitive bending, elongation and contraction in the jucture C of the cores owing to fluctuations in temp. are eliminated and the heating time is reduced.
Patent JP-2000208628-A (JP)
Title: Production of semiconductor device
Inventor: OIKAWA YOICHI
IPC: H01L21/3065
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a satisfactory contact property without degrading an organic interlayer film. SOLUTION: A lower metal wiring layer 2 is formed in a prescribed region on a semiconductor substrate 1. A contact metal 3 is formed on this lower metal wiring layer 2, While using a photoresist 4A. After the photoresist 4A is removed, an organic inter layer film 5 is formed on that removed surface. In this case, the organic inter layer film 5 is provided so as to cover only the lower part of the contact metal 3, and a second insulating film 6 is formed on the surfaces of the organic inter layer film 5 and the contact metal 3. The second insulating film 6 on the contact metal 3 is removed, and an upper metal wiring layer 7 is formed on the contact metal 3.
Patent JP-S62166545-A (JP)
Title: Semiconductor integrated logic circuit
Inventor: MABUCHI YOSHIHIRO
IPC: H01L21/822
Filed: 1986-01-20
Abstract: PURPOSE:To improve the testability of an integrated circuit and to reduce the ratio of unconnected wirings in an automatic wiring design by providing a bus region for a test. CONSTITUTION:A logic region 3 is used as a core, a bus wiring region 2 is provided at the periphery, bus wirings are laid in advance, and the input/output terminals of function blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 presented on the region 3 are all connected with the bus wirings. The blocks 5-13 are decoded by inputting an address from an exterior to an address bus 21, and the block groups decoded at this time can exclusively have data bus 22 and be directly accessed from the exterior. In other words, the block groups can be independently directly selected from the exterior. When the bus wirings are used, they can be connected through bus wirings with the terminals of test input/output buffers corresponding to the input/output terminals of the block group.
Patent JP-S59137798-A (JP)
Title: Discharging method of molten salt solidified in pipe
Inventor: MIHARA KAZUMASA
IPC: F28G13/00
Filed: 1983-01-27
Abstract: PURPOSE:To melt and remove a solidified salt and restore a heat exchanger to normal condition, by a method wherein a rod form heating element capable of heating to a temperature of not lower than the solidifying temperature of a molten salt is inserted into a pipe, and is brought into contact with a solidified portion of the salt, in a heat exchanger, a reaction tank or the like using a molten salt. CONSTITUTION:A sheathed heater 8 maintained at a temperature of not lower than the solidifying temperature of the molten salt is inserted into a heat-transmitting pipe 1 from the side of a fitting plate 7 for the pipes, and is brought into contact with the salt solidified in the pipe 1, thereby melting the salt. With the progress of melting of the salt 10, the heater 8 is gradually inserted, and is penetrated through the salt in the pipe 1. The heater 8 is left in the penetrating condition until the salt 10 in the pipe 10 is completely melted and removed. The molten salt thus discharged is recovered by a receiving pan 9. The salt remaining in a molten salt chamber 3 is similarly discharged by heating by the heater 8 or a burner or the like. Accordingly, when a molten salt functioning as a heat-transmitting medium in the heat-transmitting pipes is solidified to close the pipes, it can be easily discharged to the exterior of the pipes by inserting a heated sheathed heater into the pipes.
Patent JP-H07220703-A (JP)
Title: Battery-pack housing
Inventor: SATO KATSUNORI
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 1994-02-01
Abstract: PURPOSE:To enhance productivity by using the same main-body housing even if the number of batteries that the housing holds varies. CONSTITUTION:A battery-pack housing comprises cases 1, 2 and a bulk- increasing case 3. The bulk-increasing case 3 has a mating surface of the same shape as those of the cases 1, 2. The bulk-increasing case 3 can therefore be made to intervene between the cases l and 2, and the cases 1, 2, and 3 can be secured to one another with screws 4. When the bulk-increasing case 3 is not used, a thin battery pack can be obtained, and, since the cases 1 and 2 can be used regardless of whether or not the bulk-increasing case 3 is used, the same parts can be used in both cases.
Patent JP-H05207765-A (JP)
Title: Control method for induction motor
Inventor: KOJO SEIJI
IPC: F24F11/75
Filed: 1992-01-24
Abstract: PURPOSE:To make it possible to produce high starting torque under low temperature by previously setting starting voltages corresponding to a plurality of temperature zones, detecting the ambient temperature at the time of starting, and then determining a starting voltage corresponding to the ambient temperature. CONSTITUTION:A fan motor 1 is provided with a motor driving section 2, a control section 3, and a temperature sensor 4. The control section 3 receives pluses from a Hall element mounted on the fan motor 1 in order to detect the number of revolution and produces trigger pulses for performing phase control of a triac 6 in the motor driving section 2. A plurality of split temperature zones and starting voltages of the fan motor 1 corresponding to the temperature zones are previously set in the control section 3. At the time of starting the fan motor 1, the temperature sensor 4 detects the ambient temperature of the fan motor 1 and decide the starting voltage judging to which of temperature zone belongs. According to the constitution, high starting torque can be obtained even under low temperature.