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Patent GB-2291354-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article
Inventor: HEDLUND GUNILLA
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: The article, which may be a diaper or incontinence protector, comprises an absorbent body 12 between a proximal liquid permeable cover 14 and an impermeable cover 16 and, to prevent transfer of faeces to the front of the article, includes transversely extending barrier means 18 on the proximal layer. Such means comprises two or more adjacent, strip-like elements 24a, 24b etc. which are pretensioned by means of elastic elements 28 so as to be raised in use and extend rearwardly as shown. The strips may comprise folded material formed from the cover layer itself or from a further permeable layer or may be formed separately (Fig. 4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290309-A (GB)
Title: Diffusion barrier layers
Inventor: DEAKIN JOHN MARTIN
IPC: C23C14/16
Filed: 1994-02-15
Abstract: A method of applying a continuous stable intermetallic diffusion barrier layer to a high temperature metallic article is described. In many instances, protective coatings are incompatible with the material of the substrate to which they are applied. Such incompatilibility is overcome in the invention through in situ formation of an intermediate stable diffusion barrier layer by sequential deposition and subsequent reaction of suitable metals to form a continuous intermetallic layer. A conventional overlay coating may then be applied to the intermetallic layer without risk to the underlying substrate. The invention also contemplates creation of unitary diffusion barriers from multi-layer deposits; deposition of plural diffusion barriers, and formation of complete protective systems comprising substrate, diffusion barrier(s) and overlay coating prior to heat treatment in situ.
Patent GB-2304045-A (GB)
Title: Betaglycan compositions for promoting the healing of wounds and fibrotic diseases
Inventor: FERGUSON MARK WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A61P13/00
Filed: 1995-08-04
Abstract: Compositions containing betaglycan polypeptide (Transforming growth Factor-* small Greek beta *-receptor-III) or an analogue/fragment thereof for injection into a body site and thus treating; injuries, stroke damage and fibrotic disorders, e.g. pulmonary fibrosis, glomerulonephritis, liver cirrhosis and proliferative vitreoretinopathy.
Patent GB-2306879-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible ironing board with seat
Inventor: RICHARDSON WILLIAM
IPC: D06F81/02
Filed: 1995-11-04
Abstract: A collapsible ironing board comprises two pairs of legs 13 & 15 which support an ironing board 11 and a seat 12. Both pairs of legs are pivoted at 14 & 16 with the arm 19a pivotally connected to the underside of the working surface 11 and the arm 19b releasably or slideably connected thereto. The arms 20a and 20b are similarly connected to the underside of the seat 12 so that the legs 13 & 15 can be folded together and the board and seat collapsed by pivoting at 19a and 20a so that they lie side by side for ease of storage.
Patent GB-957537-A (GB)
Abstract: 957,537. Sparking plugs; ignition systems. LODGE PLUGS Ltd. Oct. 3, 1962 [March 3, 1962; March 22, 1962], Nos. 8309/62 and 10932/62. Heading F1B. The invention relates to a sparking plug comprising an auxiliary spark gap and a capacitor located within the plug. The introduction of a capacitor in parallel with the auxiliary gap is effected by inserting a suitable dieletric 15 in the gap comprising electrodes 16, 17. The dielectric 15 may be constituted by a plug or pellet of ceramic material such as Barium Titanate or Lead Zirconate the ends of which are silvered or coated with other suitable material. The electrodes may be of aluminium. In Fig. 4 the ends of the pellet 15 are enclosed within and connected to shallow caps 29. The caps may be of stainless steel or nickel and may be brazed to the metalised ends of the pellet or may be of tinplate or tinplated copper and soldered to the silvered ends of the pellet. Many further details are given in the Specification. The invention is described applied to sparking plugs of the kind in which sparking is effected across a gap partly of surface discharge type and partly of air for example consistent with Specification 947,427 but may be utilised with spark plugs which are solely of the surface discharge type or with plugs wherein sparking is effected solely across one or more air gaps.
Patent GB-2301395-A (GB)
Title: Valve actuating system for a multi-cylinder i.c. engine
Inventor: TREYZ WILLY
IPC: F01L1/26
Filed: 1996-05-21
Abstract: The valve-actuating system, for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine with at least one intake valve 23, 24 and at least one exhaust valve 20 for each cylinder, comprises a camshaft 14, mounted in bearing pedestals 13, for the actuation of the valves, and a rocker arrangement which is rotatably mounted on a rocker spindle 15, 16. The rocker arrangement comprises actuating levers 28, 29 for the intake and the exhaust valve and coupling levers 30, 31, by means of which it is possible to establish a modified mode of operation of the valves via a coupling device 22. The valve means 19 are arranged on at least one of the bearing pedestals 12, 13 and form a pressure-control space 41 which is connected to the hydraulic passage 34, 34' via a radial opening 58, 58' in the rocker spindle within this bearing pedestal. There is thus a common supply of oil for the lubrication of the bearings and the actuation of the coupling devices. The oil path between the valve means 19 and the coupling devices 22 is shortened for quicker switching speed.
Patent GB-2301660-A (GB)
Title: Buffer furnace
Inventor: HAYNES RALPH GLADWIN
IPC: F27B9/24
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: A furnace capable of storing a plurality of elongate workpieces 5 comprises a first 1 part with a plurality of fixed horizontal shelves 3 in uniform vertical spaced apart relation. A second part has a plurality of fixed horizontal shelves but with the shelves 3 movable in unison relative to the shelves of the first part. Entry 7 and exit 15 means by which the workpieces enter and then leave the furnace are provided, one in each of the two parts of the furnace.
Patent GB-2302888-A (GB)
Title: Precast floor slab
Inventor: ONSEN SHIGEJI
IPC: E04B5/40
Filed: 1996-07-03
Abstract: A precast floor slab (1) comprises a steel plate (2) joined to a concrete layer (10) by friction-jointed high-strength bolts (3) used as shear connectors. Adjacent floor slabs (1) may be joined by a splice plate (4) attached to edge portions (2b) of the steel plates (2) of the floor slabs by high-strength bolts (3) which act as shear connectors and project into a concrete infill strip [not shown] between the concrete layers (10) of the floor slabs.
Patent GB-2317512-A (GB)
Title: Modulation in PLL frequency synthesizers
Inventor: JOERGENSEN KLAUS
IPC: H03C3/09
Filed: 1996-09-12
Abstract: A frequency synthesizer receives a bit flow and produces a data-modulated output signal. The synthesizer comprises a crystal reference oscillator 6, a phase locked loop having a vco 1 and a phase detector 7. The phase detector 7 compares the data-modulated output signal with the reference clock signal and supplies an error signal to the vco 1. A compensation circuit e.g. an up-down counter 10 type of integrator, receives the bit flow and compensates the data-modulated output signal (in the event there is a preponderance of zeros or ones in theinput bit flow) before it is supplied to the phase detector 7. This is by done by adjusting the divisor in a digital fraction N divider 3 with the compensation signal. The phase detector 7 output may also be additionally compensated by a signal derived via the counter 10 and a phase correction circuit 11. The frequency synthesizer may form part of a radio telephone.
Patent GB-2306480-A (GB)
Title: Antifungal agents
Inventor: BASILIO ANGELA
IPC: C07J63/00
Filed: 1996-10-22
Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula  and  exhibit antifungal activity. They are obtained by cultivating the fungus ATCC 74353 in a nutrient medium containing assimilable sources of carbon and nitrogen.
Patent GB-2318499-A (GB)
Title: Dental bib
Inventor: FISHER SHELDON
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 1996-10-22
Abstract: A dental bib with adhesive thereon for adhesive attachment to a patient,  said improvements comprises a rectangular two ply bib construction of a water impervious plastic outwardly facing ply 34 and a pulp tissue inwardly facing ply. An embossment pattern embodied in said two ply construction has alternately spaced apart horizontally oriented raised surfaces bounding therebetween correspondingly alternately spaced apart horizontally oriented recesses 42. In upper left and right corners of the bib selectively sized areas of adhesive are deposited in covering relation over said raised surfaces and in an optimum increased amount filling said recesses.
Patent GB-2307874-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle for supplying liquid to a rotating tool
Inventor: ZERRER GERHARD
IPC: B05B15/00
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: A nozzle 6 for supplying a liquid to a rotating tool of a cutter has a nozzle body 6a and a hose connector connected to the nozzle body for supplying a liquid to the nozzle. The nozzle body has a fastening portion 22 for mounting the nozzle body in a receiving opening 7 of the housing wall of a protective cover 4. A radially expandable clamping member 8 is positioned on the fastening portion 22 for engaging the receiving opening 7.
Patent GB-2311052-A (GB)
Title: Support for a spare wheel using two parallel cables
Inventor: GRAY JOHN R
IPC: B62D43/04
Filed: 1997-02-27
Abstract: A winching device for supporting a spare wheel beneath a vehicle body comprises a wheel-engageable support 111 and a winch mechanism comprising a pulley wheel 140 having at least two peripheral annular channels 143a, 143b and at least two cables 121a, 121b received in the respective channels, whereby the support is held by each cable so that the support is still held if one cable fails. The support comprises a tubular member 113 having a shoulder 119, a bearing member slidable in the tubular member and a compression spring 116 in the tubular member between the shoulder and the bearing member. The two cables extend through the tubular member and carry respective bearing heads 122a, 122b which bear on the bearing member. A cable guide 300 may be provided adjacent the pulley wheel.
Patent GB-2322956-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft systems
Inventor: SHAH MUMTAZ
IPC: B60R25/25
Filed: 1997-03-05
Abstract: An anti-theft system for a vehicle, comprises detecting means (18) for detecting a value which is dependent upon the weight of a user of the vehicle when seated in the vehicle; storing means (34) for storing a reference weight value; comparing means (30) for comparing the detected value with the stored value; and control means (30) for providing an output signal in dependence upon the comparison for controlling an immobiliser and/or an alarm.
Patent GB-2324476-A (GB)
Title: Game
Inventor: KAO FANG-SHOUNG
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1997-04-22
Abstract: A game apparatus comprises a playing surface bearing patterns of indicia and game pieces also bearing indicia. The game pieces are shaped according to one of at least three distinctive shapes and also bear indicia from at least two other categories such as colour and printed character. The indicia in the patterns on the playing surface correspond to the indicia of the playing pieces. The game may be packaged in a box and the patterns may be printed on a card which is placed in the base of the box overlaid by a grid of spaces in which the game pieces are put. The game is played by removing the playing pieces in turn to reveal a predetermined pattern on the playing surface.
Patent GB-2328620-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable rest for a walking frame
Inventor: JOHNSON ESTHER
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 1997-08-27
Abstract: A retro-fitted footrest 1 for a walking frame 2 is pivotally and removably attached to a bar 7 of the frame 2 by friction-fitted retaining clips 3. The clips 3 allow the footrest 1 to be securely kept in an upright, out of use position, without the need for other retaining clips. The footrest 1 has telescopic supports 5 which can be extended to hold the footrest 1 in the horizontal, in use position which can be adjusted to fit any standard width of frame.
Patent GB-2321323-A (GB)
Title: Computer programme branch prediction
Inventor: BAE JONG HONG
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A branch prediction apparatus and its method access a branch target buffer (BTB) using the instruction pointer of an instruction whose interval from the fetch of the branch instruction is the smallest, determined on the basis of the instructions that can be fetched prior to one cycle; and fetch the branch target after N cycles, after BTB accessing, and store the information (N x , N y ) of the cycle interval between the branch access instruction and branch instruction inside BTB entry (Fig 8).
Patent GB-2319502-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic seatbelt clamping.
Inventor: JOST STEFAN
IPC: B60R22/28
Filed: 1997-11-07
Abstract: A retractor assembly comprises a spool 5 for seatbelt webbing 1 which passes from the spool through guide means in the form of curved brake shoes 3. The brake shoes comprise inductive material such that when current is passed through them they are attracted to each other and move to grip the webbing. Other arrangements comprise: the guide means provided remotely (Fig. 5) from the spool (e.g. on the 'B' pillar of a vehicle) and thus being able to act on a longer length of webbing; the webbing comprises inductive or conductive material woven into the fabric; the webbing spool is directly attached to a brake disc (34 Fig. 8) mounted between the poles of an electromagnet (36,38) to form an eddy current brake, a motor (40) being provided to control pay out of the belt. The motor and magnet may be combined.
Patent GB-2322133-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetrical tin-coupled rubbery polymers
Inventor: HALASA ADEL FARHAM
IPC: C08F297/04
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: Tire rubbers which are prepared by anionic polymerization are frequently coupled with a suitable coupling agent, such as a tin halide, to improve desired properties. It has been unexpectedly found that greatly improved properties for tire rubbers, such as lower hysteresis, can be attained by asymmetrically coupling the rubber. This invention more specifically discloses an asymmetrical tin-coupled rubbery polymer which is particularly valuable for use in manufacturing tire tread compounds, said asymmetrical tin-coupled rubbery polymer being comprised of a tin atom having at least three polydiene arms covalently bonded thereto, wherein at least one of said polydiene arms has a number average molecular weight of less than about 40,000, wherein at least one of said polydiene arms has a number average molecular weight of at least about 80,000, and wherein the ratio of the weight average molecular weight to the number average molecular weight of the asymmetrical tin-coupled rubbery polymer is within the range of about 2 to about 2.5.
Patent GB-2331325-A (GB)
Title: Fastening for floating cover
Inventor: GRKINIC MILIVOY PETER
IPC: F16B21/10
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: A floating cover for reservoirs comprises a plurality of panel units fastened together by fastening means comprising a male member 1 and a female member 2, the male member having a head 3 and a shank 4 having a plurality of teeth 5, the female member having a collar 7 having a bore 8 with mating teeth therein to co-operatively engage with the teeth of the male member. Female members fasten each of two panel edges to the male shank.
Patent GB-2324690-A (GB)
Title: Video games system
Inventor: MIYAMOTO SHIGERU
IPC: A63F13/52
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: A video game system includes a video game machine and a controller connected thereto, wherein the game machine is further connected with a display device. A video-game memory medium, detachably attached to the game machine, generates image data for displaying a player object, a plurality of courses, and objects other than the player object. A player chooses a course of play by operating the controller. A score-giving condition is detected according to a relation of the player object to another object. Depending on the detection, a first score is counted for the course. When the player object comes under a condition satisfying a course clear, the first score is memorized in a score-register area of a RAM. If the user chooses to play a same course, an initial value is written to the score-register area.
Patent GB-2337286-A (GB)
Title: Channel-shaped seal
Inventor: KEYS JAMES FREDERICK
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: There is provided a seal having a channel-shaped portion suitable for mounting on to a flange, the channel-shaped portion having a base and two opposing side walls, the channel-shaped portion being formed of a polymeric material and having embedded therein a reinforcing core, wherein there is one or more space(s) between the reinforcing core and the polymeric material.
Patent GB-2331587-A (GB)
Title: Antenna system for NMR and MRI apparatus
Inventor: ROZNITSKY SAMUEL
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: An antenna system for use in an NMR or MRI apparatus which includes a radio frequency (RF) signal transmitter (20) and a radio frequency (RF) signal receiver (21). The antenna system includes at least first and second electromagnetically coupled resonant circuits the first resonant circuit comprising a first inductance coi (16) producing a first electromagnetic field flux vector, and the second resonant circuit comprising a second inductance coil (17) producing a second electromagnetic field flux vector, the first electromagnetic field flux vector having a component parallel to the second electromagnetic field flux vector. A switch system (18, 19) is coupled to the first and second resonant circuits. The switch system has a first switching position for coupling the first resonant circuit to an output of the RF signal transmitter and preventing a signal from the second resonant circuit from being fed to an input of said RF signal receiver, and a second switching position for permitting an RF signal from the second resonant circuit to be fed to an input of the RF signal receiver and disconnecting the first resonant circuit from the output of the RF signal transmitter.
Patent GB-2331961-A (GB)
Title: Device for the mutual throw-on of printing unit cylinders
Inventor: PETERSEN GODBER
IPC: B41F13/28
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: To be able to vary the mutual throw-on with eccentrically mounted printing unit cylinders 3 to 6 without the need to adjust machine elements, the position of the positioning element 26 to 29 that rotates the eccentric bushes 18, 20, 22, 24 can be set directly in a controllable manner. To this end the positioning element can be, for instance, a stepping motor or controllable hydraulic actuator.
Patent GB-2329610-A (GB)
Title: A covert mark and security marking system
Inventor: SAGE IAN CHARLES
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1997-07-01
Abstract: A covert mark (1) which may be applied to an article (2) comprises a fluorescent or phosphorescent material and has a unidirectionally aligned structure. Upon illumination of the mark (1) with ultraviolet radiation (3a), the mark (1) emits polarised fluorescent or phosphorescent radiation (3a) of characteristic radiation. The mark (1) may therefore be used in a system for covertly marking and checking the authenticity of a genuine article (2) whereby polarised fluorescent or phosphorescent radiation (3b) emitted from the mark (1) is incident on linearly polarising material. Detecting polarised fluorescent or phosphorescent radiation (3b) of characteristic wavelength and polarisation provides an indication of the authenticity of the article (2). By varying the orientation of the linearly polarising material, the plane of polarisation of radiation transmitted by the material is varied and a characteristic flashing effect is observed. The observation of fluorescent or phophorescent radiation (3b) of characteristic wavelength in addition to the characteristic flashing effect provides an indication of the authenticity of the article (2). In an alternative arrangement, the system may comprise a liquid crystal cell, containing a twisted nematic material, to which a variable voltage is applied. The voltage applied across the liquid crystal cell may be varied to produce the required characteristic flashing effect.
Patent GB-2333377-A (GB)
Title: Determining cylinder-charged air quantity in an engine with variable valve control
Inventor: YAMADA MASAKAZU
IPC: F02D41/18
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: A basic cylinder-charged air quantity GNS is determined by a first-order delay processing (smoothing) of an intake air quantity GN per rotation 104-108. Next, an estimated value (GNVT) of a portion of the air quantity caused by a change in intake valve timing is computed on the basis of engine speed NE, throttle opening angle TA, displacement angle ## of the intake valve timing 109. GNVT is then processed second-time by the first-order delay to form GNVTS. A difference (GNVT-GNVTSS) between the estimated value GNVT and a value GNVTSS obtained by processing the estimated value GNVT second-time by the first-order delay 111 is added as a delay correction to GNS, thereby obtaining an actual cylinder-charged air quantity GNSX 112. In alternatives, intake air pressure may be employed instead of quantity GN and the intake air quantity may be divided into its throttle-caused and valve-timing-caused component (Fig 7-11). The fuel injection quantity is determined based on quantity GNSX.
Patent GB-2345473-A (GB)
Title: Deceleration sensor
Inventor: HISHON MICHAEL KENNETH
IPC: B60R22/40
Filed: 1999-01-05
Abstract: A deceleration sensor which may be utilised in a vehicle seat belt retractor mechanism mounted in a vehicle seat (see figures 1 and 6) comprises a pivotally mounted member 30 which is connected to a support so that it can pivot about a horizontal axis whereby its degree of pivotal movement is limited by stop members 33,34 (see figure 4). The pivotally mounted member carries an inertia element 26 which is moveable relative thereto between an initial position and a second position when subjected to a deceleration in excess of a predetermined threshold (see figure 5). The inertia element moves a control element 24 when subjected to said deceleration whereby the control element may contact the teeth 23 of a control disk (see figure 1) when utilised in a seat belt retractor mechanism so that further pay out of the belt is prevented. When forming part of a seat belt retractor mechanism mounted on a seat pivotal member 30 allows the inertia element 26 to hang vertically without causing engagement of the control element 24 with the control disk. The inertia element may also take the form of a ball or cylindrical member.
Patent GB-2335400-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle hub assembly
Inventor: BOURNE CHRISTOPHER RAYMOND
IPC: F16D65/12
Filed: 1999-01-09
Abstract: The hub assembly comprises a wheel (1) and hub (2) with a brake disc (3) sandwiched therebetween under compressive engagement; raised annular contact surfaces (11, 12) are provided for contact between these respective components (1, 2, 3) in order to limit the areas of these components (1, 2, 3) which require accurate machining and to provide preferential distortion control in order to ensure that braking surfaces (7) are presented appropriately to a brake caliper. The outer contact surface (11) is higher than the inner one (12) thereby ensuring preferential distortion in the region of this inner ring (12) such that distortion of the braking surfaces (7) is minimized.