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Patent GB-2310015-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle brake assemblies
Inventor: WARD ANDREW JOHN
IPC: F16D65/56
Filed: 1997-02-06
Abstract: A vehicle brake includes brake lining wear monitoring means for monitoring the wear condition of the brake assembly. The brake comprises adjusting means 13 adapted to be driven by actuating means 6 for the purpose of maintaining the friction member 4, 5 in close proximity to the brake rotor 1, and wear sensors 70, 71, 72 responsive to actuation movement of the brake in the brake-applying direction. A lost-motion connection 78, 79 is incorporated in the wear sensor means to compensate for deflections of the brake components.
Patent GB-2329454-A (GB)
Title: Adustable steering column mounting
Inventor: HANCOCK MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: B62D1/18
Filed: 1997-09-19
Abstract: A mounting for a tilt and reach adjustable steering column 2 includes a bush formed in two parts 7A, 7B and pivotable in a housing 3 by means of axially aligned trunnions 8. The two bush parts 7A, 7B are held fixed relatively to one another by connecting means 9, 10. A gap is provided between an outer wall of each bush part and an inner wall of the housing 3 to allow the bush to float.
Patent GB-2317936-A (GB)
Title: Spacer washer for pipe, e.g. brake hose
Inventor: CALABRESE ROCCO
IPC: F16L3/12
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: The washer (1) includes a radially split annular element (1a) preferably with three mutually hinged elements (4, 5, 6); and a snap-on fastening comprising a tooth (32) and a seat (40) located at opposite substantially facing circumferential ends (2, 3) for integrally connecting the circumferential ends (2, 3) to define an inner ring (55) housing the pipe and connected in one piece to an outer supporting ring (56) by a number of radial ribs (13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 31); the washer (1) is made entirely of a single material of a Shore A hardness of over 80. The retaining tooth (32) is an asymmetrical arrow, and has a circumferentially elongate through cavity (39) the seat (40) being closed partially on both sides by two lateral brace surfaces offset circumferentially.
Patent GB-2319843-A (GB)
Title: A triblet, or finger and jewellery ring sizing device
Inventor: WALMSLEY DOMINIC
IPC: G01B3/30
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: The invention provides a triblet or ring sizes which consists of an elongate flat panel formed of a stiff material such as card. Two opposing elongate edges (9a,9b) of the panel converge from a broad base (9d) towards a tip (9c). A scale (10) is marked onto the panel and graduated in ring sizes corresponding to the distance between the edges (9a) and (9b). A ring can be sized simply by sliding it over the narrow tip until it engages the converging edges (9a) and (9b) and then reading the sizes from the scale (10). The triblet has the advantage of being very cheap to make so that it may be given away and also can be formed into a catalogue for mail order sales.
Patent GB-2320850-A (GB)
Title: Automatic call designation in key telephone exchange
Inventor: JUNG TAE-HYUN
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1997-12-22
Abstract: A method for designating key telephone sets for an automatic call service is described. Information designating a pair of key telephone sets for automatic call service is stored in a key telephone exchange. When either of the designated pair of key telephone sets requests an automatic call, it is connected to the other of the designated pair of key telephone sets, provided they are both in an idle state. As described the key telephone system provides selective loud-speaking intercom connections between preselected pairs of sets while the handsets of those pairs are on-hook. A flag bit in a storage table at a location corresponding to a possible pair can be set and reset by either telephone set of that pair to preselect and deselect an intercom connection therebetween. An established intercom connection is released when either handset is lifted to make or receive a telephone call.
Patent GB-2320223-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus using an endless web to facilitate transfer of marking particle image from an intermediate image transfer member to a receiving member
Inventor: TOMBS THOMAS N
IPC: G03G15/16
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: A reproduction method and apparatus including a primary image forming member (12, 103, 503, 603), and a substantially cylindrical intermediate image transfer member (20, 108, 508, 608) operatively associated with the primary image forming member whereby a marking particle image formed on the primary image forming member can be electrostatically transferred from the primary image forming member to the intermediate image transfer member (ITM). An endless web arrangement (34, 116, 416, 516, 616) is provided in cooperative association with the ITM. The endless web arrangement includes an endless web and a plurality of support rollers about which the endless web is entrained. A transfer nip for transfer of an image to receiver member is defined between the ITM and the endless web. An electrical transfer field is provided for electrostatically transferring a marking particle image to a receiver member brought into intimage contact with the ITM in the nip. Wrap of the endless web about the ITM is preferably greater than the nip length or area to ensure intimate contact of the receiver member in the nip and reduce pre-nip transfer and pre-nip ionization.
Patent GB-2322107-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic steering device and method for steering a vehicle
Inventor: ROM HOLGER KROGSGARD
IPC: B62D5/093
Filed: 1996-12-10
Abstract: A hydraulic steering device (1), in particular for vehicles, is disclosed, having a housing in which two sliders are arranged to move relative to one another and together form at least one adjustable throttle (A1-A6, Ad), a restoring device for restoring the two sliders to their neutral position being provided, one of the two sliders being driveable and the other of the two sliders being in operative connection with a measuring device (7). In such a steering device it is desirable to improve the correlation between steering torque and flow amplification; in particular it is desirable to linearize the relationship better. For that purpose the measuring device (7) is arranged in a flow path (8) closed in itself, and operates as a pump, whilst an open flow path (9) runs past the closed flow path (8) from an inlet connection arrangement (P, T) to an outlet connection arrangement (A, B).
Patent GB-2340807-A (GB)
Title: Trike towing device
Inventor: HEALY MICHAEL WALTER
IPC: B60P3/12
Filed: 1998-08-26
Abstract: The Custom Trike towing device includes a main draw bar (1) having a standard 50mm tow hitch bolted at a front end thereof for attachment to a conventional 50mm tow ball. At the rear end of the frame two clamps (2) are provided which can be bolted to the front forks of the Trike just below the headlight to allow the front suspension to remain operative. A pair of rose joints (4) connect the clamps (2) to the main draw bar to allow up and down movement of the draw bar so as to react to any undulations in the road surface when towing. The towing device removes the need for someone to ride the Trike to control the steering whilst it is being towed. Being of solid construction the towing device is able to steer the Trike whilst it is being towed.
Patent GB-2330947-A (GB)
Title: An electrical actuator with a multiple position armature arrangement
Inventor: MARTIN DAVID E
IPC: F02M59/36
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A method or means of operating an electrical actuator comprises a coil and an armature assembly and a drive arrangement which provides a first current waveform 172 to the coil to obtain a first armature position and at a later time a second current waveform 174, different from the first waveform, to achieve a second armature position. The electrical actuator may have one or two armature members. The armature(s) may include spring members to apply different biasing forces. The first and second current waveforms 172, 174 may have different pull-in and hold current levels. The electrical actuator may be used to activate valves at different times within a fuel injector system. The valves may include a spill valve, check valve and multi-way valve arrangements.
Patent GB-2331974-A (GB)
Title: Hanger conveyor system
Inventor: WALKER GRAHAM
IPC: B65G19/02
Filed: 1998-11-09
Abstract: A garment hanger conveyor system utilises a looped member 8 such as belt or chain to transfer garment hangers 40 between rails by which the said hangers 40 are supported. The belt or chain 8 has natural grooves or recesses in which the curved portions 32 of hangers 40 can seat. The belt or chain 8 is provided around a driving sprocket and a support sprocket 10,12 which are disposed at either end thereof. The hangers 40 are transferred to and from the belt or chain 8 either by a lugged wheel 22 provided on either the driving or support sprocket which lifts the curved portions 32 of hangers 40 from the rail onto the said belt or chain 8 and disposes them correctly in the grooves or recesses thereof or vice-versa, or alternatively by a U-shaped crank (18 fig.2) which pulls or pushes the curved portions 32 of the hanger near the free ends thereof onto or off the belt or chain 8. Alternatively, the looped member 8 may be provided with a pivotally mounted hook (100, fig.5) caused to move above a rail (114) on which hanger curved portions are disposed. The hook falls under gravity end engages behind one or more of said curved portions to drag same along the rail.
Patent GB-2332142-A (GB)
Title: Anchorage for vehicle seat
Inventor: COATES RICHARD GEOFFREY
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: A furniture anchorage, particularly for seats, is designed to co-operate with a floor track with a regular array of apertures (1, fig. 1) joined by undercut slots (2, fig. 1). A bar 3 or tube overlies the track and has inverted mushroom studs 5, 14 whose heads enter the track through the apertures and then engage under the lips of the slots when the bar or tube is shifted longitudinally. A plunger 13 is then lowered into one of the apertures to lock the anchorage and, in its lowered position, is rotated. This entrains a cam assembly (9,25, fig. 6) which wedges up some of the studs 14 otherwise spring urged downwardly.
Patent GB-2333543-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for sealing a wellbore junction
Inventor: GANO JOHN C
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 1999-01-26
Abstract: Apparatus operatively positionable within a subterranean well, the apparatus comprising: first and second assemblies (28,42) sealingly engaged with each other, each of the first and second assemblies having an axial flow passage (76,56) formed therethrough, the second assembly (42) having a lateral flow passage (60) formed through a side wall thereof, the second assembly being biased into axial contact with the upper laterally inclined surface (22) of the first assembly. Sealing is achieved by either a sleeve extending axially within each of the first and second flow passages or a seal member located on the second assembly for sealing engagement with the first assembly.
Patent GB-2346435-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable vehicle front lamp assembly powered by a steering assist unit
Inventor: TSENG CHIAN-YIN
IPC: B60Q1/12
Filed: 1999-02-04
Abstract: A rotatable vehicle front lamp assembly 3 comprising a pair of lamp units 14 turnably mounted on a front end of a vehicle body about vertical axes, and a pair of hydraulic drive cylinders 31,32 mounted on the automobile body, each including a drive cylinder body 310,320, and a retractable piston shaft 311,321 that extends outwardly from a first end portion of the drive cylinder body and is coupled to a lamp unit. The hydraulic drive cylinders are adapted to be connected fluidly to the output fluid line 25 and the return fluid line 26 of a steering assist unit (2,fig.2) so that the lamp units rotate synchronously in the same direction relative to the vehicle body in accordance with fluid flow in the steering assist unit when a steering column is operated to enable a front wheel steering linkage (11,fig.2) to steer the front wheels (111,fig.2) of an automobile.
Patent GB-2347718-A (GB)
Title: A radial piston pump with a one way check valve
Inventor: TANG JING SHEN
IPC: F04B11/00
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: A radial piston pump 14 has a one way check valve 26 positioned between a low pressure gallery and a high pressure gallery. The valve 26 is formed from a piston 40 and a seat 44 which together form a flow passage 48. The piston 40 has a stepped central portion 42 which overlaps and fits inside the valve seat 44. The stepped region 42 of the piston is tapered at 46. Alternatively the seating may be tapered (58, figure 4). This valve arrangement means that the flow passage becomes wider in the direction of travel of the piston 40 as the piston 40 is lifted from the seat 44. The stepped overlapping portion 42 of the piston has a cross section the same as the flow passage 48. The invention reduces noise and vibration in the pump resulting from pressure pulses produced by the opening of the valves.
Patent GB-2335817-A (GB)
Title: Film frame steadiness correction in film to video conversion
Inventor: FELL WOLFGANG
IPC: H04N3/38
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: A video signal-processing device, such as telecine film scanner, comprising an evaluation device (29, Fig.1) provided to generate a correction signal for compensating steadiness errors of each film frame from the scanned position of reference marks, such as sprocket holes, assigned to each film frame, 31-34. The evaluation device (29) generates at least two correction signals for each film frame. In this way, the scanned film frames can be corrected section by section, 41-44, in their horizontal position, eg via measured displacements x1 to x4. Scanning of the reference marks may be done optically, ultrasonically or capacitively.
Patent GB-2352089-A (GB)
Title: Energy regulators
Inventor: PRICE IAN GARY
IPC: H01H19/60
Filed: 1999-07-12
Abstract: A dual output energy regulator 100 comprises first 114 and second 116 cam tracks extending substantially entirely around a rotary member 118, and a cam follower 112 for engaging in the tracks. The first cam track 114 has a "high" profile, and is associated with an "open" condition of a set of contacts 104, 106 for an auxiliary output of the regulator. The second track 116, which has a "low" profile, is associated with a "closed" condition of the contacts. The cam follower 112 moves from one track to the other as the control body 118 rotates hence switching the auxiliary load either in or out. On rotating the rotary member 118 back in the opposite direction, the cam follower 112 is prevented from reentering the first cam track 114. In this way, substantially full range control is provided for both part load and full load applications, without requiring a separately mounted collar.
Patent GB-2355610-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable chromatic dispersion compensator
Inventor: GOODFELLOW ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 1999-08-10
Abstract: A system for individually controlling the chromatic dispersion of one or more wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) optical signals, the system comprising chromatic dispersion compensation means comprising a plurality of individually controllable differential optical delay elements. An example of a suitable differential optical delay element is a tunable fibre Bragg grating filter whose spectral response varies along the length of the grating, i.e. is chimed in a non-linear fashion. The system may, in addition, comprise one or more second individually controllable differential optical delay elements arranged so as to compensate for any unwanted delays across the wavelength band of a signal introduced by a first delay element. Optical circulators may be used to route signals into and between the pluralities of differential optical delay elements. This system has the advantage of providing a compact multi-channel selective differential delay means suitable compensating for chromatic dispersion in a WDM optical communications network.
Patent GB-2345411-A (GB)
Title: Digital enhanced cordless telephone system for cell extension
Inventor: LEE GAB YOUNG
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1999-08-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a digital enhanced cordless telephone (DECT) system for cell extension which can extend a cell coverage region by providing a plurality of DECT interface boards to its back-plane. The present invention provides the plurality of DECT interface boards to the back-plane of the DECT system, and makes the plurality of DECT interface boards share a synchronous signal and an ADPCM signal. As a result, the cell region where a phone call can be made in one system is extended, and thus the user can make a phone call in a wider cell region.
Patent GB-2338871-A (GB)
Title: Integrated information communications system
Inventor: FURUKAWA HISAO
IPC: H04L12/747
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: To provide an integrated information communications system (ICS) 20000-1 without using dedicated lines or the Internet, ensuring communication speed, communication quality, communication trouble countermeasures in a unified manner, wherein security and reliability in communication is ensured, the system is comprised of an access control apparatus for connecting a plurality of computer communication networks or information communication equipment (e.g. LANs) to each, and a relay device for networking the aforementioned access control apparatus, the system having functions for performing routing by transferring information by a unified address system ADS), and is configured such that the aforementioned plurality of computer communication networks or information communication equipment can perform communications in an interactive manner. The ICS user address 4520 and ICS network address 7920 of the other party to the communication are obtained as an ICS domain name which is a telephone number, and said ICS network address is held in a conversion table 20013-1 within access control apparatus 20010-1 at a call side. For example, the telephone number 81-3-1234-5678 becomes domain name "5678. 32. 12. 3.81."
Patent GB-2355995-A (GB)
Title: Architectural glass block element
Inventor: BENDER RODNEY
IPC: E04C1/42
Filed: 1999-11-02
Abstract: The element comprises layered glass strata, each stratum (2a, 2b, 2c etc) having a pair of spaced major faces and edges between said major faces, adjacent major faces of said strata being fused together to form a monolithic glass block having at least some of said edges exposed and visible.
Patent GB-2345268-A (GB)
Title: Image transfer apparatus and method using a seamed endless belt
Inventor: HERRICK DIANE M
IPC: G03G15/16
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: A reproduction apparatus and method including a toner image bearing member (TIBM) and a seamed endless belt that is brought into transfer relationship with the TIBM at a transfer station by movement of the TIBM in a process direction through the transfer station whereby a marking particle image formed on the TIBM is transferred from the TIBM towards the belt. The seam on the belt is configured in a configuration other than a straight line perpendicular to the process direction and is used in at least some transfers. In one embodiment, the belt is a paper transport belt and a receiver member is supported on the belt so as to overlie the seam on the belt during such transfers. In a second embodiment, the belt serves as an intermediate transfer member (ITM) and at least some transfers are made from the TIBM to the ITM at the seam area of the belt.
Patent GB-2357294-A (GB)
Title: Fabric treatment composition
Inventor: JARVIS ANTHONY NICHOLAS
IPC: C11D3/22
Filed: 1999-12-15
Abstract: A fabric treatment composition comprises a substance that is insoluble in water and is capable of absorbing dyes from an aqueous solution, together with a textile compatible carrier. The substance is in the form of a plurality of particles having an average size in the range of from about 1 šn to about 1mm. The particles consist essentially of cellulose or modified cellulose and may be incorporated into a laundry washing powder include a sulphonate surfactant, tripolyphosphate, silicate, sulphate and calcite.
Patent GB-191418384-A (GB)
IPC: F42B12/28
Abstract: 18,384. Compagnie des Forges et Acieries de la Marine et d'Homecourt, Aug. 8, 1913, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Projectiles.-Consists in making explosive projectiles with a belt of balls e embedded in rings c around the outside of the shell body b. The rings are held in place by a screwed ring f; and there may be a single layer of balls along the whole length of the shell, or the front end of the shell as shown in Fig. 4 may have a double layer.
Patent GB-191510901-A (GB)
IPC: B29C70/76
Abstract: 10,901. Segre, M. July 27. Horn, treatment of.-Electric apparatus, such as small insulators, contact-carriers, handles, and switch bases, are made from horn or horny material by compressing blanks thereof under heat in a matrix, the metallic parts being laid or disposed therein so as to be gripped by the substance. Figs. 8 to 11 show the handle of a commutator containing a sleeve 4 to serve as a connexion with the rod 5 through the intermediary of a screw. The sleeve is provided with recesses 4<1> into which the horny material penetrates. Fig. 14 shows a handle with the rod permanently embedded in the horn. Fig. 17 shows the matrix and die for making a switch base. Screw-threaded holes are formed by screws 13 removable from the bottom of the matrix after moulding.
Patent HU-T67711-A (HU)
Title: Tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them
Inventor: LEPIDOT AVIVA
IPC: A61K31/70
Filed: 1993-01-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to purified tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. The tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives are useful for DNA protection from damaging by DNA-binding drugs, chemical carcinogens and mutagens and from irradiation.
Patent HU-T76770-A (HU)
Title: Flaw cover, mainly for raceways and manholes
Inventor: KOHLER GUIDO
IPC: H02G9/10
Filed: 1995-06-06
Abstract: The cover, situated inside a surrounding frame, consists of a number of identical rectangular members (3), each in the shape of a sheet metal tray containing a filling material (6, 10). Each tray has a trapezoid cross-section, so that its upper surface is greater than its lower one; it is made from stainless steel and is welded to adjacent members. The filling material (6) is of concrete, with a top covering (10) the same as that of the adjacent road surface.
Patent HU-T76655-A (HU)
Title: Universal masterbatch and plastic composition
Inventor: PETINOIT NICOLE
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 1995-08-24
Abstract: A universal masterbatch composition for adding fillers and particularly pigment to polymers, having up to 85%, by weight, of at least one filler being carbon black, titanium dioxide or ultramarine blue, up to 25%, by weight, of at least one viscosity modifier being ethylene bis stearamide, polybutylene or hot melt acrylate copolymers and a remainder quantity of a styrene butadiene block copolymer. The composition preferably further includes up to 5%, by weight, of at least one processing aid in the form of metallic stearates, stearic acid, organic stearates or fluoroelastomer and up to 2%, by weight, of at least one antioxidant.
Patent HU-T77452-A (HU)
Title: Gaskets especially for refrigerators based on an olefin polymer
Inventor: BUZZONI GIANCARLO
IPC: C08L53/02
Filed: 1995-12-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP95/05061 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 18, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 18, 1997 PCT Filed Dec. 16, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/19534 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 27, 1996Gaskets especially for refrigerators are made from a polymeric material consisting of a mixture comprising a-olefin copolymers. The gaskets obtained therefrom are lighter, thinner and have better mechanical characteristics than those of the known art.