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Patent GB-2277418-A (GB)
Title: Error detection apparatus for an electro-optic display
Inventor: BENTON GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 1994-04-13
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting error conditions in an electro-optic display 1 of the type in which drive circuitry 4, 5, 6 applies a drive voltage across a capacitive display element 2, comprises means 8 for electrically isolating an element 2a from the drive circuitry 5, means 7, 9 for monitoring a potential difference across the element 2a when it has been isolated and generating an error signal 7a if the potential difference is below, or in a pre-determined period decays below, a reference voltage. The apparatus may be used in a fuel dispenser. The display may be liquid crystal or electro-luminescent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291442-A (GB)
Title: A method for producing blanks of corrugated paperboard
Inventor: GILMORE EAMONN
IPC: B31F1/28
Filed: 1994-07-13
Abstract: Blanks 50 of corrugated paperboard are produced by forming flutes across a paper web 10, applying adhesive to tips of the flutes on both sides of the fluted web and applying first liner to the adhesive on one side and a second line to the other side to form a double-faced corrugated web. The web 10 is then drawn across a heated bed and, during heating, is passed under a roller section comprising a number of rows of independently movable individual rollers 22 to promote even heating and hence adhesion within the web 10. The webs 10 are formed into blanks which are delivered along output lines to a trolley which delivers the blanks to a palletisation station. A pallet 51 mounted on a wheeled bogey 52 runs underneath a conveyor 37 to receive the blanks and, when loaded the pallet is delivered to an output line for packaging the palletised blanks. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280156-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle light switching device with monitoring circuit and fuses
Inventor: LEIBER HEINZ
IPC: B60K37/06
Filed: 1994-07-21
Abstract: At least one lamp switching component 15, 16, indicating means for illumination functions and electrical plug-in connection means 25, are integrated into the light switching device. The device is adapted to be inserted in one piece into the dashboard or the instrument panel of the motor vehicle. The device also includes an integrated semi-conductor monitoring circuit (24) and a patchboard (28A) for exchangeable fuses (28, 28') which is integrated into the light switching device (10) in such a way that the fuses (28, 28') are accessible from the vehicle interior at the level of the actuating handle (16) of the switching component(s) (15, 15A). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282164-A (GB)
Title: Prop headboard
Inventor: PIENAAR FRANS ROELOF PETRUS
IPC: E21D15/55
Filed: 1994-09-23
Abstract: The prop headboard 10 is used to support an inflatable grout bag 30 on the head of an elongate prop. The headboard 10 has a timber frame 12, 14, 16 which presents a planar support surface suitable for supporting the inflatable grout bag 30. Bag-retaining flaps 18 made of flexible fabric material extend from opposite edges of the headboard 10. These flaps 18 are folded over the grout bag 30 and serve to centralise it on the headboard 10 and to restrain it from rolling out sideways during inflation and thereafter. The invention also concerns a prop system in which the headboard 10 is used, and a method of supporting a hanging wall in a mine working. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294437-A (GB)
Title: Meat handling system using overhead rails in buildings and trucks
Inventor: FENNER PATRICK
IPC: B60P3/05
Filed: 1994-10-27
Abstract: Carcasses are divided into two sides 1 which are suspended from the rails of a first rail system 2 in an abattoir. Without dividing the sides into quarters, they are transferred to a road vehicle 3, where they are suspended from the rails of a second rail system 4. For this transfer there is employed an articulated transfer bar 5, the length of which is adjustable to suit the distance between the rail systems 2 and 4. A similar method is used to transfer the sides 1 from the vehicle to a processing station. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298236-A (GB)
Title: A door assembly closing device
Inventor: ANDERSON DEREK ARTHUR
IPC: E05D15/32
Filed: 1995-02-25
Abstract: The door assembly is mounted for hinging movement between a closed position Pc in contact with a door seal 30 and an open position Po. The door assembly comprises a mounting mechanism including a mounting arm 18 having a first end 20 pivotally connected to a support 16 for the door 14 and a second end 24 pivotally connected to the door 14. A second arm 26 is provided for controlling pivotal movement of the door 14 relative to the mounting arm 18. The mounting mechanism includes a closing device comprising a closure member 40 on the support 16 which is movable during closing movement of the door 14 so as to engage a pin 44 on the door 14 prior to the door 14 reaching its fully closed position Pc. Further movement of the door 14 into its closed position Pc then causes the closure member to urge the door 14 against the door seal 30.
Patent GB-2287577-A (GB)
Title: Laser light source units
Inventor: KATOH HIROAKI
IPC: H01S5/00
Filed: 1995-03-14
Abstract: A bar code scanner includes a laser light source unit 2 and an apparatus main body 4. The laser light source unit 2 has a barrel holding a lens and a unit side connector for connecting to an external circuit. The apparatus main body 4 has an insertion hole and a main body side connector. The unit side connector is connected to the main body side connector when the barrel is inserted in the insertion hole. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299124-A (GB)
Title: Pointing brickwork
Inventor: BLACKBURN TERENCE GORDON
IPC: E04F21/165
Filed: 1995-03-22
Abstract: A mortar carrier (10) for use in pointing brickwork is shaped to retain a load of mortar and has a pointing edge (12) so that it can be aligned with a brick joint (26) to be pointed and a pointing tool (23) is used to slide a measure of mortar (30) from the carrier directly into the joint. The mortar carrier has a first surface (11) with the pointing edge and a second surface (16) generally perpendicular to the first surface so that, in use, a load of mortar can be retained between the two surfaces. The carrier can be used to guide mortar into vertical gaps, Figure 4.
Patent GB-2288040-A (GB)
Title: Medication Dispensing Unit
Inventor: MCCALLIOG ANN-ANGELA
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 1995-04-06
Abstract: A clock timing mechanism unit is linked to a tablet, and liquid, medication supply. The unit delivers pre-set dose and time medications in a pre-dated and time stamped medication container onto a weight sensitive dispensing base which is able to correlate with pre-set input. The facilities to pre-set the non-compliance threshold and the low stock level threshold can trigger a pre-recorded alert message to a pre-designated Health Care Facility. The medication available period is also pre-set, if a non-compliance is registered there is the facility to re-set the unit to alter the time of the next medication available period. The medication available period is indicated by a voice tape and or noise and prompting lights. Waste medications are removed and lift in a medication waste area. The integral computer unit has the ability to store non-compliance information and can provide this in printout form.
Patent GB-2288417-A (GB)
Title: Elongate structural elements
Inventor: HAYWARD JOHN
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 1995-04-12
Abstract: An elongate structural element has a generally planar base (4) connected at opposite edge regions thereof to respective ones of a pair of lateral arms (2, 3) by two-part connecting portions, each of which includes a first part extending generally perpendicularly from the base, and a second part angled outwardly relative to the first part and connected to the adjacent arm. The element may have arms (2, 3) of unequal lengths, permitting two elements to be nested one within the other to form a composite box-like element. Elements (1) may be interconnected and/or connected to composite elements to form structures; using, e.g. brackets (55). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288550-A (GB)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: HARTVELD ADRI
IPC: G06F3/0338
Filed: 1995-04-24
Abstract: An exercise device for use in improving muscle control and body coordination comprises a platform 2 pivotally mounted on a base 1 and linked to a computer game device, movement of the platform 2 being arranged to complete a circuit, for example via switches C. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306362-A (GB)
Title: Rolling of metal strip
Inventor: GROCOCK PETER GEORGE
IPC: B21B27/10
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: To correct for tight-edge rolling of metal strip 7, the roll barrel of one of the roll 3 is heated by electrical induction means at two regions 9 which correspond to the edges of the strip being rolled to expand the roll 3 whereby for a distance along the length of the roll barrels which is greater than the width of the strip the gap 5 between the mill rolls is substantially uniform.
Patent GB-2298200-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst system comprising iridium and rhodium catalyst, alkyl halide and at least one ruthenium, osmium or rhenium promoter for use in alcohol carbonylation
Inventor: GILES MARTIN FRANCIS
IPC: C07C51/12
Filed: 1996-02-19
Abstract: A process for the production of a carboxylic acid (R n -COOH) by carbonylation of an alkyl alcohol (R n -OH) and/or a reactive derivative thereof (eg R n -O-CO-R n ) which process comprises contacting an alkyl alcohol and/or a reactive derivative thereof with carbon monoxide in a liquid reaction composition in a carbonylation reactor characterised in that the liquid reaction composition comprises: (a) a catalyst comprising iridium and rhodium, (b) an alkyl halide, (c) at least a finite concentration of water and (d) as promoter, at least one of ruthenium, osmium and rhenium. A catalyst system system is also provided comprising: (a) a catalyst comprising iridium and rhodium, (b) an alkyl halide and (d) as promoter, at least one of ruthenium, osmium and rhenium.
Patent GB-2315981-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable finger ring with size indicia
Inventor: GUCK DERRICK EDWARD
IPC: A44C9/02
Filed: 1996-08-06
Abstract: The shank 11 of an adjustable finger ring is fixed to the head 10 at one end 18 and movably received in a space within the head at the other end whereby the ring size may be adjusted. The visible configuration of the head at the point where the shank is fixed corresponds with that at the point where it is movably received. The inner surface of the shank may bear size indicating markings (22, Fig 2) which can be read off against a fixed part of the head.
Patent GB-2308932-A (GB)
Title: Automatic volume control for cellular telephones with hands-free operation
Inventor: LEE HYE-YOUNG
IPC: H03G3/32
Filed: 1996-12-30
Abstract: A method of controlling the volume of a telephone during hands-free operation is described. A background noise level is sensed and averaged over a predetermined period. The volume of the hands-free speaker is controlled in dependence upon the noise level sensed, so that the volume is raised if the average noise value is higher than the set volume level.
Patent GB-2312245-A (GB)
Title: Engine braking decompression valve actuation system for a multi-cylinder fuel-injected i.c. engine
Inventor: BERGMANN HORST
IPC: F01L13/06
Filed: 1997-04-14
Abstract: The high-pressure pumps 7, 8 which supply the decompression valve actuators 13-16 are separate from the high-pressure fuel pump 9 which supplies the common-rail 3. Each decompression valve actuator pump 7,8 is of the plug-in type driven by a two-lobed cam 19 and supplies two valve actuators; pump 7 supplies the actuators 13,14 of cylinders I and IV via line 17 while pump 8 supplies the other two actuators 15,16 via line 18. A six-cylinder engine is also described (fig.2) with two fuel pumps and three valve actuation pumps. If the engine has been converted from having one plug-in fuel pump per cylinder to common-rail, some of the mounting holes previously used for the fuel pumps can now be used for the valve actuation pumps.
Patent GB-2314225-A (GB)
Title: Gain spectrum flattening optical filter
Inventor: KAKUI MOTOKI
IPC: H01S3/067
Filed: 1997-05-19
Abstract: An optical filter 20 is used for flattening the gain spectrum of an optical amplification system 110. The amplification system includes at least one optical amplifier 10 inserted in a transmission line 100 for transmitting a plurality of wavelength division multiplexed signals. The optical filter 20 has a transmission spectrum with inverse characteristics to those of the gain spectrum of the optical amplification system 110. Particularly, the transmission spectrum of the optical filter 20 is characterized in that, it has a wavelength range (* small Greek lambda *2 - * small Greek lambda *3 ) which is narrower than, and completely contained by, the wavelength range (* small Greek lambda *1 - * small Greek lambda *4 ) of the gain spectrum of the signal light. The difference between the maximum loss and the minimum loss (L 1 - L 2 ) of the transmission spectrum of the filter 20 substantially equals the difference between the maximum gain and the minimum gain (P 1 - P 2 ) of the gain spectrum of the amplification unit 110. The filter 20 may be an optical fibre grating.
Patent GB-2312560-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valve device
Inventor: TANIGUCHI TAKESHI
IPC: F16K27/00
Filed: 1996-10-23
Abstract: A solenoid valve device, in which a valve actuating unit comprising valve constitutional parts installed in a valve housing having a guide cylinder is mounted on a base body, and the front end of the guide cylinder and the housing main body are magnetically coupled by means of a magnetic path forming frame encompassing the coil on a bobbin. A coil unit, in which the bobbin with coil is buried in a synthetic resin molded portion, is mounted on the base body. The magnetic path forming frame has at one end an engagement hole in which the front end of the guide cylinder is fitted and at the other end is in contact with the housing body. The magnetic path forming frame is mounted on the parts of the molded portion corresponding to the coil so that the guide cylinders are loosely inserted into the center hole of the bobbin. Thus a magnetic path is established reliably by the magnetic path forming frame, and the assembly of the coil, the bobbin and the magnetic path forming frame onto the valve actuating unit is facilitated.
Patent GB-2327104-A (GB)
Title: A chain-linked multi-valved device for control of fluid ore hoists
Inventor: REID NEIL GEORGE
IPC: E21F13/00
Filed: 1997-07-07
Abstract: A sliding piston section 35 of a piston control valve 11 having multiple apertures 42,44,46 is motivated by a combination of the force from a chain 32 and hydraulic jacks or rams 38,40. The chain 32 is connected to a weight 26 via a sprocketed wheel 33 having its bearings 34 set into the housing 21 of the control valve 11, to enable radial movement of the chain 32 to assist the sliding motion of the piston 35. The hydraulic jacks or rams 38,40 are able to use a higher concentration of ore flotation fluid as their lubricant and motivation force medium, and are able to take their reaction force from adjacent rock surfaces 39.
Patent GB-2316261-A (GB)
Title: Rear projection type image display apparatus
Inventor: SIMADA TUTOMU
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1995-01-13
Abstract: A rear projection system having a lens arrangement with a short projection distance allowing the housing to be made smaller for a larger screen size (e.g. 40 inch (102mm) display housing depth 10mm or less per inch of display). The apparatus comprising an plurality of cathode ray tubes (figure 6 not shown,2a to 2c) as image generation means each having its own projection lens system (3a to 3c) which project the image via a mirror (4) to a transmission screen (7). The lens arrangement comprising five lenses:  i. the first lens is an aspherical convex lens whose peripheral portion has a negative power and is disposed such that its apex on the optical axis faces the transmission screen (7). ii. the second lens is an aspherical convex lens whose peripheral portion has a higher power than the centre portion disposed so that its apex on the optical axis faces the image generator 2. iii. the third lens 153 is a biconvex lens having a power of not lower than 70% of the total power of the projection lens system and a radius of curvature of the surface facing the transmission screen smaller than that of the surface facing the image display means. iv. the fourth lens 154 is an aspherical lens having a biconvex shape at its centre and a meniscus at its periphery. v. the fifth lens 155 is constituted such that a cooling liquid 155b is enclosed between a lens 155a and the phosphor surface of the cathode ray tube 2, the lens having a large negative power.
Patent GB-2331477-A (GB)
Title: Connecting elongate metallic members
Inventor: RANDLE JAMES NEVILLE
IPC: F16B17/00
Filed: 1997-11-20
Abstract: A method for connecting elongate metallic members and a connection and/or structure using the method in which a first elongate member (1) has an internal channel (WXYZ) into which a second elongate member (10) is inserted, the second member being inserted at least partly into the first member and indenting the first member into the second member in the channel region, the second member being secured relative to the first member.
Patent GB-2324448-A (GB)
Title: Initialising apparatus for transferring asymmetrical data
Inventor: KIM HEUNG-SOO
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: A method is provided for initializing an apparatus (e.g. a high speed modem) for transferring asymmetrical data, in which initializing time is reduced using a previously stored result. The method includes the steps of (a) determining whether data bit assignment tables assigning data corresponding to the respective channel characteristics of a transfer line are effective and (b) transferring the characteristics of the respective frequency bands of the already stored transfer line without examining the characteristics of the respective frequency bands, when the respective data bit assignment tables are determined to be effective in the step (a). Being effective depends on the presence of corrected records in specific areas of the data bit assignment tables of the respective channels.
Patent GB-2337318-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel
Inventor: ECKERSLEY PAUL JOHN
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 1998-05-16
Abstract: A steering wheel for a vehicle, in particular for an industrial truck, has a central fastening point 1, an outer annular element 3 and at least one spoke element 2 connecting the annular element to the fastening point. The internal structure of the annular element 3 and the internal structure of the spoke element 2 are formed from a common component, which essentially consists of helically wound metal wire 4. The component forming the internal structure 2, 3 is fastened to the central fastening point 1 by means of welding and is embedded in plastic.
Patent GB-2332256-A (GB)
Title: Tubular connection between a pile and pile sleeve
Inventor: CURRY PETER JAMES
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: A first tube 4 fits into a second tube 2, the first tube having a first circumferential recess 10 and a second circumferential recess 12, and the second tube has a first set of latches 8 and a second set of latches 8' which are resiliently biased to engage in the first and second recesses respectively. When the latches 8,8' and recesses 10,12 are mutually engaged, axial movement is prevented by abutments 24,24' in the recesses by one set of latches in one direction and the other set of latches in the opposite axial direction. Latching engagement is only possible when the first set of latches 8 is opposite the first recess 10 and the second set 8' opposite the second recess 12. For unlatching, retractor bolts 32 extend from the laches 8 through the outer casing of the second tube 2. Only one set of bolts 32 is required, because the arms 14,14' carrying the latches 8,8' are connected.
Patent GB-2343023-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for order control
Inventor: BAILEY JOSEPH
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1998-10-21
Abstract: An apparatus for order control, for example in a restaurant, comprises a plurality of customer input devices 3 connected to at least one order receiving device 5. A customer input device 3 may be provided for each restaurant table, and may comprise a touch sensitive screen which enables the customer to enter customer details and to select items from a menu (figs. 3, 5, 6 and 7). The order is sent to a receiving device 5. The input devices may comprise means for printing a copy of the order sent, and providing billing information (fig. 8) and a swipe slot for use in credit card payments. The order receiving device(s) 5, which may include separate food and bar terminals, may display and/or print copies of the received orders, and may include means for inputting details of items available for ordering and sending them to the customer input devices, and means for keeping a stock register and inputting changes in stock held.
Patent GB-2343037-A (GB)
Title: Phonetic spell checker
Inventor: LAWRENCE STEPHEN GRAHAM COPING
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 1998-10-22
Abstract: A phonetic spell checker comprises a dictionary table (10) having a plurality of entries each including an orthography and an associated pronunciation, said pronunciation comprising one or more phonemes; and a weightings table (14) having a plurality of entries, each including a cluster comprising one or more letters, a cluster pronunciation comprising one or more phonemes and a weighting for said pronunciation of said cluster. A user interface receives a word to be checked, a clustering mechanism divides the word into a plurality of clusters, each cluster having one or more pronunciations, each pronunciation comprising one or more phonemes. Pronunciations of the word are ordered according to the associated weightings of the cluster pronunciations in the weighting table; and the dictionary is searched for an orthography whose associated pronunciation matches at least the most heavily weighted pronunciation.
Patent GB-2330719-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for imaging microvascular blood flow
Inventor: BOGGETT DAVID
IPC: A61B5/026
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring and imaging blood perfusion in tissue comprises a monochromatic laser light source (A2); means for shaping the laser light beam; means for irradiating a section of the surface of the tissue (A4) with the laser light beam; means for collecting (A5, A1, A8) light scattered from the irradiated section; an image sensor (A3) comprising a plurality of photodetectors, each photodetector of the sensor being able to receive collected light from a predetermined sub area of the section of the tissue surface and produce a corresponding electrical output signal linearly related to the detected instantaneous laser light intensity; means for processing (4) the electrical output signals from the plurality of photodetectors; means for calculating the average Doppler frequency shift for each sub area from which scattered light is detected; means for producing an image (5) of the blood perfusion in the tissue section irradiated from the processed output signals; and an image display means. The apparatus enables fast tissue blood perfusion imaging to sub second times.
Patent GB-2345692-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to maintain the tension of an elongate flexible feedstock includes a moveable roller linked to a brake
Inventor: WARD BARRY JOHN
IPC: B65H23/06
Filed: 1999-01-16
Abstract: The apparatus is used to maintain the tension in an elongate flexible feedstock 1, such as cotton thread, recording tape and printer ribbon, supplied, on demand, at varying speeds, from a feedstock reel 2. The transport path includes a loop around a moveable roller 3 which is biassed by spring 9 to provide a tension force. The moveable roller reacts to decrease the transport path length when the supply rate increases, and vice versa. This roller is also linked to a brake band 4 acting on the feedstock reel to reduce the braking force as the supply rate increases. Both mechanisms serve to maintain a uniform tension in the feedstock independent of the rate of its supply.