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Patent CH-504022-A (CH)
Title: Light-sensitive matls. contg. photopolymerisable cpds.
Inventor: DIETRICH ROLAND DR
IPC: C08F38/00
Filed: 1968-11-11
Abstract: Light sensitive mixtures consisting of one or more polymerisable cpds. opt. a binder, and the usual sensitisers, dyestuffs and polymerisation inhibitors are characterised by contg. one or more ethynylquinols (I), and opt. one or more ethylenically unsatd. photopolymerisable cpds. - R = H, alkyl, aryl or acyl; R1 = H alkyl, aryl, or -CH=CHOR5; R5 = alkyl; R1 - R4 = alkyl or aryl; or R1/R2 and R3/R4 = parts of condensed aromatic rings, which may be substd. by NH2, NO2, OH, Cl or OR6; and R6 = alkyl. - The mixt. pref. contains 20-80% wt. cpd. (I), and 20-80% wt. binder, opt. together with an ethylenically unsatd. photopolymerisable cpd.
Patent FR-476655-A (FR)
IPC: C22C9/00
Filed: 1914-12-05
Granted: 1915-08-24
Abstract: Copper alloys for use as conductive parts of electrical equipment contain about 0,2 to 1 per cent of chromium and at least 0,35 but less than 1 per cent of aluminium, the remainder being chiefly copper.  The alloys may contain tin or zinc or both in amounts up to a total of about 5 per cent.  The alloys may be heat-treated by quenching from 700-900 DEG  C., and reheating at about 400-550 DEG C., for about 12 to 3 hours.
Patent GB-2348382-A (GB)
Title: Shower head rose
Inventor: OVERINGTON JOHN
IPC: B05B1/08
Filed: 2000-03-01
Abstract: A shower head 2 has a first chamber 28 defined in part by an outer wall or body 4 and having an entrance bush 30 to receive a supply of water in direction A which is deflected by a baffle 36 on spaced legs 32 depending from the bush 30. The shower head has a second chamber 6 comprising an upper conical wall 8 formed with a ring of openings 46 therein through which water can pass from the chamber 28 into the second chamber. The second chamber 6 has a lower wall or spray plate 10 with fine water outlet apertures 14 and also has an external peripheral rim 26 at the level of the spray plate. The second chamber 6 is a one-piece unit in which the upper wall 8 is secured to the baffle 36 by a screw threaded bolt 38 acting to pull the second chamber into the first chamber and clamp the peripheral rim against a sealing ring 16 pressing on an internal annular shoulder 44 of the outer wall or body 4.
Patent GB-2360298-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing mineral wool to improve the fire-rating thereof
Inventor: JAMES BRIAN
IPC: C03C25/465
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: In a method for manufacturing mineral wool, mineral wool fibres (1) are impregnated with an intumescent material (5) during manufacture of the mineral wool so that the fire protection capability of the mineral wool is enhanced.
Patent GB-2361011-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: VINCENT MATTHEW
IPC: C10L1/26
Filed: 2000-04-03
Abstract: There is provided use of a composition for the prevention and/or inhibition of valve seat recession of an internal combustion engine, the composition comprising phosphorus and/or a phosphorus compound; and manganese and/or a manganese compound.
Patent GB-2351784-A (GB)
Title: Pipe joint with bushing and fastening means
Inventor: MILLER ANDREW HOWARD JOHN
IPC: F16L33/18
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: A pipe joint 10 comprises a flexible pipe 12, a rigid tubular member 11 having an end portion received within the pipe, and a bushing 14 between the pipe and the tubular member, which may be made of rubber. Fastening means are provided for securing the pipe and sealing the joint area, eg a releasable clamp 13 such as a jubilee clip arranged to contract radially on the pipe. Alternatively the fastening means may be in the form of a connector (140, fig 5) that comprises a tubular body having first and second bore portions. The second bore portion may have a larger diameter than the first so as to accommodate an enlarged end portion of the flexible pipe. Preferably the connector has at least one resilient arm (151, fig 4) extending axially from the second bore portion, provided with an inwardly directed hook (152, fig 5) for latching on to a collar (141, fig 5) of the rigid tubular member. The connector may be provided with a longitudinal slot (150, fig 4) so that it can be placed over the pipe prior to make up of the joint.
Patent GB-2354633-A (GB)
Title: A method of sealing electrical cells which are used in a wellbore
Inventor: HENSLEY DONALD E
IPC: H01M50/50
Filed: 1999-12-01
Abstract: A method of for providing a glass seal (66) for a cell for providing electrical power to a cylindrical member in a wellbore consists of providing a lid (64) for the cell, forming a hole in the lid, disposing a post (75) surrounded by an annular layer of glass (66) within the hole and heating the lid (64) until the glass (66) seals to the lid (64).
Patent GB-2370178-A (GB)
Title: Personal digital assistant with a multi-functional flip cover
Inventor: LAI CHENG-SHING
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2000-12-14
Abstract: A personal digital assistant (PDA) with a multi-functional flip cover, which integrates the mobile phone function onto the flip cover so that the flip cover becomes the dial panel of the mobile phone when it is closed. The user can make and receive phone calls and read messages displayed on the screen. When it is open, the user can enjoy the PDA functions. The invention thus makes the mobile phone function of the PDA much convenient in use. The window 203 may be of acryl or glass. The flip cover may be retained in the closed position magnetically 41,42 or by means of a projecting hook arrangement (43, Fig.5).
Patent GB-2370208-A (GB)
Title: Computing device with user interface for navigating a contacts list
Inventor: RANDALL STEPHEN
IPC: H04M1/2747
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: A computing device comprises a display screen, the computing device is able to display on the screen a contact list of several names or words, in which the step of scrolling through the contact list automatically causes the relative prominence of one or more letters in one or more names to alter. For example, only the first letter of each name may be displayed; this facilitates fast scrolling through the contact list to the desired target.
Patent GB-2364086-A (GB)
Title: Sealing structure for sealing around a glass lid of a vehicle sunroof
Inventor: NOZAKI MASAHIRO
IPC: B60J10/82
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: A sealing structure for sealing between a roof opening portion formed in a sunroof of a motor vehicle and the periphery of a glass lid 14 comprises a frame member 28 and a weather strip 38. The frame member 28 is made of synthetic resin and is attached to the periphery of the glass lid so that its upper surface is lower than that of the glass lid. The weather strip 38 is attached to the outer periphery of the frame member 28 and comprises a base portion 40, secured to the frame member, and seal wall 42 that defines a tubular seal portion with the base portion 40. The seal wall 42 is adapted to come into pressurised contact with the roof opening portion and is extended to cover the frame member 28. The extended seal wall 54 may also abut a peripheral end surface or upper surface (Figure 5) of the glass lid. The frame member 28, attached to the glass lid, may include a base portion 30 with a T-shaped cross-section and vertical projection 34 secured to the end of the lid. The vertical projection 34 is covered by the seal wall 54. The base portion of the frame member may also be secured to the lower surface of the glass lid. The vertical projection may be positioned lower than the upper surface of the glass lid by the thickness of the extended seal wall, so that the seal wall abuts the edge of the glass lid and is flush with its upper surface.
Patent GB-2380245-A (GB)
Title: Draught regulation for boilers
Inventor: CHOI JIN-MIN
IPC: F23L5/02
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A boiler in which the water is heated by combustion products has its air supply assisted by a fan 22 and its exhaust assisted by a fan 23, both fans being mounted on a common shaft and driven by a motor 21. The air intake to the fan 22 may be along pipes 11,12 or direct from the room. Various arrangements of intake and flue are described. Fuel may be injected through a venturi (31, Fig 11) to an upwardly or downwardly firing burner 30. The heat exchanger shown may be replaced by one in which a number of combustion gas tubes pass upwardly through a water jacket.
Patent GB-2376625-A (GB)
Title: Convertible child-adult vehicle seat
Inventor: SMITH DAWN LESLEY
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A vehicle seat has seat and back elements 9, 10 pivotally mounted on arms 11, themselves pivotally mounted to the seat frame 7. The elements are reversible by lifting away from the frame, rotating through 180{ and replacing in the frame. One surface of each element has a recess 14,15 to accommodate a child. The recesses in the "stored" position give a normal adult seat and when exposed the seat is converted for child use. The elements may form the middle section of a rear seat and each has a safety lock 16.
Patent GB-2377613-A (GB)
Title: Horse shoe stud
Inventor: JOLLY BRUCE
IPC: A01L7/04
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A horse shoe stud is provided which includes a screw threaded region 14 of generally uniform diameter along its length, a slot 16 being formed along the length of the screw threaded region 14. The slot may be angled or parallel to the axis of the screw threaded region. A recess 18 may be formed at the one end.
Patent GB-2380818-A (GB)
Title: ASIC design technique
Inventor: BOYLAN SEAN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2001-10-06
Abstract: A view-based design technique for an ASIC includes selecting a particular multiple level hierarchy and for each level in the hierarchy creating a hardware description language file which declares the relevant signals and module instantiations.
Patent GB-2372139-A (GB)
Title: Compound acoustic actuator device and portable information terminal
Inventor: TAKAHASHI CHIEMI
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A signal generation circuit for a compound acoustic actuator 3 (Fig. 1(A)) generates sound and vibration in response to the frequency of a signal input to the compound acoustic actuator. The signal generation circuit has a plurality of signal data, i.e. sine waveforms, stored in a memory in a PCM sound source 4 to generate a plurality of signals 41a having mutually different frequencies. The plurality of signals at least include a signal the frequency of which is equal to the resonant frequency causing the compound acoustic actuator 3 (Fig. 1(A)) to generate vibration. A synthesizing means 42 synthesizes a plurality of drive signals 42a in accordance with the plurality of signal data so as to cause the compound acoustic actuator to generate the vibration. A sweeping means 43 repeatedly sweeps the plurality of drive signals. A voltage controlled oscillator 6 may replace the PCM sound source, being driven by a sweeping means 51 (Fig. 9). The circuit may be used in a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2367492-A (GB)
Title: Combination of glucosamine with herbal extracts of triptergium, ligustrum and erycibe
Inventor: ZHONG SHOUMING
IPC: A61K36/39
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: A herbal composition comprises glucosamine and at least one Chinese herb selected from <I>Tripterygium wilfordii</I>. <I>Ligustrum lucidum</I> and <I>Erycibe schmidtii</I>. The herbal composition is useful for alleviating the symptoms of an ailment that involves the inflammation or degeneration of joint tissues, such as arthritis, and can be formulated into a dietary supplement or a pharmaceutical or veterinary composition.
Patent GB-2373098-A (GB)
Title: Supporting frame
Inventor: HARTEL MARC
IPC: H05K7/18
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: A supporting frame for the accommodation of electrical units has a base structure 30 on which two vertical supports 10 are mounted parallel to each other. The supports each have first profile meters 12.1 oriented towards each other, protruding into the installation area which is formed by the supports, and are each provided with at least one row of mounting receivers. To be able to convert this type of supporting frame to variable mounting-measurement systems, each of the supports 10 has second profile members 12.2 which are provided with a row of mounting receivers which protrude from the support away from the installation area. The distribution pattern of the first profile member is different from that of the second profile member, and the supports 10 are mounted on the base structure 30 in two attachment positions rotated through 180{ about the longitudinal axes of the supports.
Patent GB-2371834-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal pump improvements
Inventor: DORSCH GLENN R
IPC: F04D7/04
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: An improved mechanism is provided for adjusting the clearance between the outer edges of impeller vanes (10) of a centrifugal pump and the interior surface of an adjacent intake plate (13). The impeller (7) having the vanes (10) is mounted as an assembly to a back plate (104) that can be secured to a casing (5) or housing (76) to which the intake plate (13) is mounted. Threaded adjusters (112, 122) allow adjustment of the clearance between the impeller vanes (10) and the intake plate (13). Additional modifications include a modified seal design to prevent material from clogging relatively rotatable seal components, a modified intake plate with a shallow recess to increase chopping effectiveness and pump efficiency, impeller vanes with a unique shape to achieve a high head, and a self-priming pump.
Patent GB-2389567-A (GB)
Title: Spinnaker having slots parallel to each side edge
Inventor: BENTON SIMON
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: A spinnaker 12 comprises a sheet of material with a front side and a rear side and with two side edges and a bottom edge. At least one slot 19 is provided through the sheet material adjacent to a side edge, the or each slot running substantially parallel to a portion of the length of said side edge to permit air to flow from the rear side of the spinnaker to the front side. A slot may be provided adjacent to each side edge of the sail and the slots may be closed with an airflow control device (26a and 26b, Fig 4) such as a flap biased to a closed position with releasable fastening material or spring action. The slots may be rectangular and may run along 65% of the length of the side edge. The slots allow dead air to escape from behind the spinnaker to improve its performance and stability.
Patent GB-2375861-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing key process indicators
Inventor: ADEN AUBREY
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: A computer-based system and method for managing key process indicators (20, 22, 24, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 68, 70, 80, 82, 92, 94, 96, 98). The user enters data into the system that is representative of work that is to be performed or has been performed to service or repair a product (46). Various measurements of productivity (12, 14), such as those related to assets (12), labor (14), performance (38), and administration (40), are calculated from the entered data and subsequently displayed to the user. Each of these calculated measurements represent key process indicators as a measurement of the performance of various aspects of the service or repair business. The user can enter goal parameters for each key processor indicator, and the system flags those key processor indicators that meet, or fail to meet, the prescribed goals.
Patent GB-2394466-A (GB)
Title: Stacking machine with catchers
Inventor: BAKER MARTIN JOSEPH
IPC: B65H31/26
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A stacking machine for stacking articles produced by thermoforming a plastics web has a stacker board defining a window (11) within which in use articles are stacked and further including a plurality of catchers (20) for catching the articles within the window (11). The catchers (20) are made of a polymeric material and have a plurality of securing means (16) for securing them within the window (11) and a strip (13) connected to said securing means, the strip (13) being moved by articles as they are stacked to allow them to pass and thereafter returning to their original positions to hold the articles in the stacks as they are formed. The securing means (16) may be barbed spigots.
Patent GB-2377759-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for determining the spatial coordinates of at least one object point
Inventor: FIEST WIELAND
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for determining the spatial coordinates of at least one object point from the coordinates of at least two base points which serve as reference points and do not lie in one plane, with the aid of a video tachymeter which is disposed in a recording station, can pivot about a vertical axis StA and comprises a distance measuring arrangement, a video camera 6 comprising a CCD matrix 9, a target device and angle measuring devices, wherein the video camera 6 can tilt about a horizontal axis. The arrangement for determining the spatial coordinates shown in figure 5, 5a comprises the measuring station, the video tachymeter (11) which includes video camera 6 and a distance measuring device (41, fig.6). At the target point is located a sighting rod (21) which comprises a reflector (25), a radio (29), a receiver and a component having storage elements. The coordinates of any object points P<SB>1</SB>, P<SB>2</SB> are derived from base points B<SB>1</SB>, B<SB>2</SB> in the terrain which are measured and marked in each case by means of a reflector, laser spot, etc. In addition, a target image, which contains the marked base points and the object points is recorded and stored. The coordinates of any object points are then determined from the position data (coordinates) in the target images which are contained in the target images of the marked base points which have been determined using the tachymeter.
Patent GB-2395283-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for testing adhesion
Inventor: DICKSON PAUL ANDREW
IPC: G01N19/04
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: Apparatus for testing the bond between a plastics denture material and a denture adhesive composition comprises a chamber 2 whose outer wall is interrupted by an uppermost perforate plate 8. The chamber is kept full of artificial saliva, heated to body temperature. Across the top of the perforate plate 8 is retained a sheet of polymer which allows artificial saliva, which has risen through the capillaries of the plate 8, to pass through it. The polymer mimics a mucosal surface. A plate is plastics denture material is secured to the sheet by means of the adhesive composition. The denture material may be manipulated to test the adhesion. That is, a reciprocating cycle of force of fixed distance and speed may be applied and, the force required to move the fixed distance during this cycle is recorded.
Patent GB-2395906-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressings containing an enzyme therapeutic agent
Inventor: BLOOR STEPHEN
IPC: A61K38/44
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: The invention provides a wound dressing or implant comprising an enzymatic compound or reagent that is effective to reduce the concentration of lactate in an aqueous solution in contact with the dressing. Preferably, the compound is a lactate oxidase enzyme that converts lactate present in wound fluid as a consequence of wound hypoxia to pyruvate and hydrogen peroxide.
Patent GB-2386643-A (GB)
Title: Accumulator-type fuel injection system with pump control valve solenoid temperature protection
Inventor: KIKUTANI TAKASHI
IPC: F02M63/02
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A common rail type fuel injection system according to the present invention prevents the temperature of the solenoid coil of a suction control valve from rising above a predetermined temperature of the suction control valve (6) before the engine (1) is started, thereby increasing the life of interior components of the suction control valve (6). Even when the starter remains in the IG   Ò  ON state for a long period of time, the energization of the solenoid coil in the suction control valve (6) of the supply pump (4) is suspended, thereby making it possible to prevent the temperature of the solenoid coil of the suction control valve (6) from rising above a predetermined temperature. This makes it possible to improve the reliability and increase the life of the interior components of the suction control valve (6).
Patent GB-2398234-A (GB)
Title: Washing line cover
Inventor: BOOKER COLIN
IPC: D06F53/00
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A weather shield for a washing line comprises two substantially parallel elongate members 10a, 10b maintained in position above a ground surface by brackets 6 mounted on washing line supports 4 and a waterproof sheet 12 suspended from the elongate members 10a, 10b. The sheet 12 is suspended from the elongate members 10a, 10b in such a manner that the section or sections of the sheet 12 hanging between said elongate members 10a, 10b are substantially slack free and the section or sections of the sheet 12 not hanging between said elongate members 10a, 10b hang substantially vertically. The sheet 12 is also slideable relative to the elongate members 10a, 10b allowing it to be drawn along the elongate members 10a, 10b thereby covering the washing line or drawn away so that it partially covers one end of the washing line.
Patent GB-2384917-A (GB)
Title: Repairable flexible circuit
Inventor: BELKE ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: H05K3/36
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A flexible circuit 50, 52 can be repaired by cutting out a failed portion of the circuit and electrically interconnecting the remaining portions using a repair patch 40. The connection may be made using a solder preform 38 which can be melted, for example, using diode lasers. The flexible substrate may have a alignment apertures 35 to facilitate alignment of the two portions to be joined.
Patent GB-2401569-A (GB)
Title: Paper cutting device
Inventor: SCOTFORD TIM
IPC: B26F1/12
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A paper cutting device comprising a housing 2, a slot 4 extending transversely across the front of the housing 2, a plunger 8 and a cutting edge 12 which has a set of teeth (fig 3; 14). The paper cutting device is arranged for the slot 4 to receive the folded edge of a folded sheet of paper and to cut-away a portion of the folded edge. The cutting action is carried out by vertically displacing the plunger 8 which moves the set of teeth (fig 3; 14) into mesh with an opposing series set of teeth (fig 3; 16) to perform the cut. The cut-away portions then being retained within a base region 24.
Patent GB-2405062-A (GB)
Title: Protocol conversion via intermediate protocol with message storage and verification
Inventor: BOLAM BRIAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: Protocol/format conversion unit (200) that allows various business people (eg. shippers (S1-2) and truckers (T1-3) to communicate). The communication links may be secure. The protocol translator receives the message in the sender's format, converts it into a common intermediate format and thence into the receiver's format. Multicasting with separate conversion for each recipient is possible. Possible formats are EDI, XML, SMS, EDIFACT, ANSI 12 etc. The system requires user registration with source and destination protocol information. The system keeps a record and copy of messages and it can verify messages to ensure that they have the correct content. In the event of an error a message to the sender or automatic correction of minor faults can be initiated.
Patent GB-2390660-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet type tensioner having plunger stop
Inventor: KUROKAWA YOSHIO
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: A plunger stop for temporarily holding the plunger 23 of a ratchet type chain tensioner in place during installation of the tensioner 20, or during mounting or removal of the chain, comprises a bifurcated part 10 inserted into a groove 22a in which a pivoted ratchet pawl 24 is situated. The bifurcated part is sandwiched between the pivoted ratchet pawl and part of the tensioner housing 22, with the bifurcated part straddling a ratchet pawl-biasing spring 25 in the groove. A grip 12, which is integral with the bifurcated part protrudes outside the tensioner housing so that it can be grasped manually for removal.