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Patent GB-2299131-A (GB)
Title: Key cylinder device
Inventor: ITOH MASAHIKO
IPC: E05B83/00
Filed: 1996-02-19
Abstract: A key cylinder device comprises a key lockable cylinder which can be depressed to extend a member 20 from the cylinder case 12 to operate a lock releasing mechanism (eg for a vehicle boot). Member 20 acts on a lever 16 pivoted to the rear of the case which can actuate the releasing mechanism only when the lever moves relatively to the case and not in response to forced case movement (fig 5). As shown when lever 16 is pivoted by member 20, a portion 16C engages beneath a portion 24C on a lever 24 and the lever 16 also acts to project a pin 32 from lever 24 to engage beneath lock mechanism release lever 36. In a second embodiment (figs 7-11, not shown), lever 24 is omitted and pin 32 is carried on lever 16 and projected by engagement with the case. In a third embodiment (figs 12-15, not shown), lever 36 is pivoted on the case about an axis at right angles to the axis of lever 16 and is directly engaged thereby - but only when the lever 16 pivots relative to the case.
Patent GB-2298415-A (GB)
Title: Lidded containers
Inventor: COOKE STEPHEN LEONARD
IPC: B65D43/10
Filed: 1996-03-01
Abstract: In a lidded container (1) comprising a container (2) and a lid (3), the rim (4) of the container includes an outer depending limb (6) which is mechanically interlocked to a skirt (16) of the lid by co-operating discrete formations (12, 18) provided at spaced portions around the container (2). The depending limb (6) has a circumferential flange (8) which extends outwardly underneath the skirt (16) and has an upstanding retention portion (10) which continuously surrounds at least a lower portion of the skirt (16) to resist relative movement between the skirt (16) and depending limb (6) such as might allow release of the formations (12, 18). The flange (8) is formed with a line of weakening at which a part (21) of the retention portion (10) is separable at least partially from the remainder of the flange (8) to enable the formations (12, 18) to be released. Unauthorised opening of the container is deterred, and is evident from tampering with the removable part (21) of the retention portion (10). By providing discrete formations (12, 18) around the container, these containers are more easily manufactured than conventional lidded containers.
Patent GB-2312502-A (GB)
Title: Vibration compensation for a balanding coil assembly
Inventor: HENNING MICHAEL LAURENCE
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A time-multiplexed pulsed heterodyne optical fibre sensing system has two optical fibre arms along which modulated light signals are fed. The first arm has a balancing coil 24 which provides it with a greater optical path than the second arm. The two light pulses which are spaced in time are recombined and fed to a sensor array which can be an optical fibre hydrophone, or it might detect changes in pressure, temperature, stress and/or strain along a fibre. Acoustic and vibrational noise can cause the optical path length of the balancing coil to change, thus introducing noise into the system and reducing its sensitivity. By providing a compensating coil 32 in the second arm, such that the compensating coil is sensitive to the same environmental noise as affects the balancing coil and its optical path length is changed by an equivalent amount, there is no net change in the desired optical path length difference between the arms and so sensitivity is not affected by environmental noise.
Patent GB-2313426-A (GB)
Title: Corner joints for channel sections
Inventor: BRADBURY REGINALD MICHAEL
IPC: F16B11/00
Filed: 1996-05-21
Abstract: A frame comprises first and second channel sections (10,11) which are joined at a corner of the frame. Each section (10, 11) has a flat bottom wall (30, 32) and perpendicular side walls (31,33)having ears (23, 27) that extend axially beyond the bottom walls (30, 32) The channel section (10) has a tab (24) which extends perpendicular to the bottom wall (30) and away from the channel thereof. The sections (10, 11) are arranged such that their ears (23, 27) overlap and the tab (24) lies against the bottom wall (32) of the second section (11). The sections(10, 11) are then joined together by spotwelding the overlapping ears (23, 27) together and by spotwelding the tab (24) to the bottom wall (32) Optionally, an aligning rod (20) may be inserted through aligned apertures (25, 28) in the overlapping ears (23, 27) prior to welding.
Patent GB-2302128-A (GB)
Title: Lockable bolt for window or door handle
Inventor: PEARCE GRAHAM WILFRED
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: A security device (10) for a closure member C, the device (10) comprising a base member (12) mountable on one of a closure member C or a frame on which the closure member C is movable, for example pivotably about hinges, a handle (14) attached to the base member (12) and movable between a first position in which the handle (14) permits the closure member to be movable on the frame, and a second position in which the handle (14) extends from the base member (12) over the other of said frame or closure member to prevent movement of the closure member from over the frame, and lock means (16) operable to releasably lock the handle (14) on the base (12) in said second position.
Patent GB-2303026-A (GB)
Title: Implantable transponder
Inventor: CAMPBELL NEIL E
IPC: H04B1/59
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: An identification marker for implanting in an animal comprises a glass vial 10 which is filled with a quick curing liquid 18 to a predetermined volume such that when a transponder 15 is inserted in the vial the liquid entirely envelops the transponder and may also overflow. A cap 22 is placed on the vial and the liquid is cured to a solid mass with UV light. The cap is sealed either by the excess curing liquid 18 which has overflowed or by a glue. Preferably, the cap is an anti-migration cap having projections so that when the marker is implanted in an animal, it is prevented from sliding out. The curing liquid may be a UV curing polyvinyl chloride bonding adhesive. The transponder can be comprised of an IC circuit hybrid assembly and antenna coil 16 which contains identification information and may also collect physiological data concerning the animal such as temperature.
Patent GB-2316225-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor photodetector packaging
Inventor: SEVERN JOHN KENNETH
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1996-08-06
Abstract: A rear light entry photodetector chip 10 is secured face-down with solder 17a, 17b on to the front face of a ceramic submount 20 provided with a pair of electrically conductive vias 21a, (21b, Fig3). A frame-shaped mass 17b of solder seals the chip to the submount to provide a hermetic enclosure protecting sensitive semiconductor surface areas of the photodetector chip where electric fields are liable to be present in the vicinity of a pn or metal/semiconductor junction.
Patent GB-2318120-A (GB)
Title: Crystalline aromatic polyamide resin composition
Inventor: HAYASHI RYUICHI
IPC: C08L77/10
Filed: 1996-10-07
Abstract: An aromatic polyamide resin composition composed of two types of aromatic polyamide (A) and (B), where (A) is an aromatic polyamide wherein the molar ratio of aromatic monomer with respect to the monomer components that constitute the polyamide is 0.4 or greater, and (B) is an aromatic polyamide which has a recrystallization temperature that is lower than that of the aromatic polyamide (A), where said aromatic polyamide resin composition has a recrystallization temperature that is 10{C or more lower than the recrystallization temperature of the aromatic polyamide (A). The aromatic polyamide composition of the present invention has the high beat resistance characteristic of aromatic polyamides, superior dimensional stability with respect to water absorption, and maintenance of physical stability and chemical resistance, while providing improved molding characteristics.
Patent GB-2318253-A (GB)
Title: Call Management in a Wireless Telecommunications System
Inventor: COOPER GUY ALEXANDER
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1996-10-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a central terminal, and method of operation of such a central terminal, for managing calls between a telephone exchange connectable to the central terminal and a plurality of subscriber terminals, the central terminal being arranged to communicate with the subscriber terminals via wireless links. According to the invention, the central terminal comprises a call manager for receiving a call from the telephone exchange or from subscriber terminals, and for generating a call instance to represent said call, the call instance having a plurality of attribute fields to store attributes defining the call, at least one attribute being provided by the call. Further, the central terminal comprises a storage arranged to store a matrix of interrelated data elements, accessible by the call instance, for enabling other attributes of the call to be determined from said at least one attribute provided by the call, the call instance being arranged to store these other attributes within the appropriate attribute fields of the call instance. The present invention provides the central terminal with far more flexibility in the way it manages calls, since the central terminal is no longer restricted to performing fixed mapping. The present invention will be particularly advantageous when wireless telecommunications systems are used to handle more advanced telephony features such as ISDN (Integrated Services digital Network), since then the flexibility provided by the present invention is particularly beneficial. For example, ISDN calls may include phone number information which a system in accordance with preferred embodiments of the present invention will be able to use to manage the call without needing to perform any fixed timeslot mapping.
Patent GB-2304198-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for testing
Inventor: GRESTY STEPHEN
IPC: G01P21/02
Filed: 1995-06-19
Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing, for example, ABS systems in which a variable reluctance detector (5) is positioned adjacent a ring of ferromagnetic teeth mounted on a wheel. The amplitude and period of individual cycles of the output of the detector are measured (6, 7) and the product of the measured amplitude and period is calculated (8) to provide an indication of the performance of the ABS detector system. The rate of change of the product may be analysed to more reliably distinguish fault conditions from the effects resulting from, for example, variations in the speed of the wheel. The peak-to-peak amplitude of the product may be monitored to indicate tooth eccentricity, and the mean of the product may be monitored to indicate the detector-to-tooth gap.
Patent GB-2311240-A (GB)
Title: Sprue for a hot-chamber metal die-casting machine
Inventor: SCHWARZKOPF EUGEN
IPC: B22D17/30
Filed: 1997-02-03
Abstract: A device for a hot-chamber metal die-casting machine, in particular a zinc die-casting machine, comprising a sprue bush 5 having a duct for molten metal, the sprue bush 5 being in use inserted in and supported by a tool part and connected, on the one hand, to a metal feed device and, on the other hand, to a cavity in the tool part, wherein the duct comprises, in order from the inlet, a cylindrical portion 6 which extends to just upstream of the outlet into the cavity 1 , a constriction 7 and a conical portion 8 which widens and opens into the cavity 1 , and the sprue bush 5 comprises an electrical heater 9 which extends over almost the entire length of the cylindrical portion 6 and a cooling zone 11 in the region of the constriction 7.
Patent GB-2312681-A (GB)
Title: A sintering method for a W-Ni-Mn type heavy alloy.
Inventor: HONG MOON HAE
IPC: B22F3/10
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: The method includes controlling the deoxidization of tungsten and nickel under an inert atmosphere at 1050-1240{C changing to a hydrogen atmosphere at above a temperature at which manganese is deoxidized and simultaneously deoxidizing tungsten, nickel and manganese, and liquid phase sintering by raising the temperature, resulting in the fabrication of a sintered heavy alloy having a 100% relative theoretical density.
Patent GB-2312984-A (GB)
Title: System for testing hard disk drives
Inventor: SEO CHANG-KYU
IPC: G06F11/24
Filed: 1997-05-12
Abstract: A multi-testing system for a number of hard disk drives (HDDs) is described. The system includes a high temperature burn-in chamber 620 for the HDDs 644-652 and a control chamber 610, isolated from the burn-in chamber 620 by a partition wall 80, for a plurality of HDD test computers 612-618 electrically connected with the HDDs. Each test computer has a plurality of adapters 622-626 connected to it to allow data transfer between a plurality of the HDDs and the HDD test computer. A host computer 600 controls the internal environment of the burn-in chamber 620 and the HDD test computers 612-618.
Patent GB-2319524-A (GB)
Title: Nortropane derivatives for use as insecticides
Inventor: URCH CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: C07D498/08
Filed: 1997-10-30
Abstract: A compound of formula (I):  wherein R 1 is hydrogen or alkyl; X is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, acyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy or halo; A is a bidentate group selected from dimethylene, trimethylene and methyleneoxymethylene; Ar 1 and Ar 2 are, independently, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl and R is hydrogen or cyano or a substituted or unsubstituted group selected from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl, heteroarylalkyl, alkenyl, aralkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkanesulfonyl, arenesulfonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, aralkyloxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, heterocyclylalkyl, carbamyl or dithiocarboxyl groups; an insecticidal, acaricidal or nematicidal composition, e.g. for combating the peach aphid and the cotton bollworm, comprising a compound of formula (I) and a suitable carrier or diluent therefor.
Patent GB-2317387-A (GB)
Title: Chemical compounds
Inventor: BLAKEY DAVID CHARLES
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 1996-08-13
Abstract: Antibody Directed Enzyme Prodrug Therapy (ADEPT) systems for use in cancer based on mutated carboxypeptidase B (CPB) enzymes. Enzyme conjugates for ADEPT are substantially non-immunogenic in humans comprising a targeting moiety (for example an antibody) capable of binding with a tumour associated antigen, the targeting moiety being linked to a mutated form of a CPB enzyme capable of converting a prodrug into an antineoplastic drug wherein the prodrug is not significantly convertible into antineoplastic drug in humans by natural unmutated enzyme. A preferred enzyme mutant is human pancreatic CPB comprising a Lys or Arg residue at position 253. Suitable mustard prodrugs are disclosed in the specification.
Patent GB-2330911-A (GB)
Title: Weight sensor with calibration feature
Inventor: KIM CHEOL-JIN
IPC: G01G3/00
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: A capacitive weight sensor comprises a fixed electrode plate (54) sandwiched between a malleable planar element (52d) and a movable electrode plate (56). The planar element (52d) is apertured (58) to define tabs that are deflectable by punching in order to press the fixed electrode plate (54) towards the movable electrode plate (56) for setting an initial sensor capacitance value. The creation of the tabs means that less force is required to deform the planar element (52d) during setting of the initial capacitance value.
Patent GB-2322093-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of receptacles incorporating a banderole of ornamentation
Inventor: GANDON BERNARD
IPC: B65B9/04
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: Process for the manufacture of receptacles (1) by thermoforming from a thermoplastic ribbon (10) moved forward step by step, the ribbon being moved forward by a length corresponding to the formation of kn rows of receptacles, wherein a thermoforming station (16) is used which extends over k steps of forward movement and comprises k thermoforming posts (18; 20) each having n rows of compartments (R1, R2; R3, R4). In each of the posts a banderole of ornamentation is placed in each compartment of the post in question from a strip (26, 27) fed via a disengagement mechanism provided (19, 21, 19', 21') for each compartment. The k thermoforming posts (18, 28) are disposed in such a way that the kn rows of receptacles are finally thermoformed and banderoled at the outlet of the thermoforming station.
Patent GB-2335084-A (GB)
Title: A spark gap assembly
Inventor: ORCHARD-WEBB JONATHAN HARRY
IPC: H01T4/08
Filed: 1998-02-21
Abstract: A spark gap assembly has the spark gap 22 formed in material connected to electrodes 16. The material may be polysilicon, any material having a higher melting point than aluminium or polysilicon formed into a plurality of integral resistor sections 24. The spark gap assembly may be encapsulated in plastic. An additional spark gap assembly disclosed (Figure 4) has two spark gaps defined between two identical networks of polysilicon resistors, which are used to dissipate high voltages between a bonding pad and a power supply rail.
Patent GB-2320904-A (GB)
Title: Positioning device
Inventor: VENAELAEINEN OLAVI
IPC: B21D1/12
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a positioning device for a tool, the said positioning device comprising a mounting member (2) and a base frame (3) both detachably attached and lockable to a support (1) located close to the work object, the base frame incorporating a turning member (5) rotatably attached to the mounting member (2), and an arm (6) on which the tool (4) can also rotatably be installed. In the positioning device according to the invention, the arm (6) is attached into the turning member (5) so that the said arm can be moved lengthwise, and the positioning device incorporates locking members (8) for mounting the arm (6) into the turning member (5).
Patent GB-2325623-A (GB)
Title: An Enteric Formulation of Fluoxetine
Inventor: ANDERSON NEIL ROBERT
IPC: A61K9/52
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: There is disclosed an enteric pellet comprising a core consisting of fluoxetine and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, an optional separating layer, preferably sucrose, an enteric layer comprising hydroxypropylmethylcellulose acetate succinate and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and an optional finishing layer.
Patent GB-2329246-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic compositions and devices utlizing same
Inventor: DOUGLAS JOEL S
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 1997-07-07
Abstract: A dry chemistry dye indicator composition provides improved shelf life, stable color indication end point and capability for a system at near normal pH. The novel dry chemistry dye indication system comprises 3-Methyl-6-(sodium sulfonate)-benzothiazolinone-(2)-hydrazone (MBTH-S). Preferred dye systems are based on the dye couple (MBTH-S) and 8-anilino-1-naphthalenesulfonate (ANS), and the dye couple MBTH-S and N-(3-sulfopropyl)analine. These dye indicator systems are used in conventional blood chemistry test strips and are particularly preferred for indication of glucose in blood.
Patent GB-2327462-A (GB)
Title: A replaceable cylinder liner for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: DAWKINS ABBY J
IPC: F02B23/06
Filed: 1998-07-20
Abstract: A replaceable cylinder liner 20 for an internal combustion engine comprises a midstop 36, for positioning the liner 20 in an engine block 38, and a rim section 54 proximate the cylinder head (60, figure 2) which forms a fire deck. The rim section has a groove housing a sealing ring (figure 2). A cooling passage 44 is formed between the rim section 54 and midstop 36. The top of the cooling passage 44 is sealed by the sealing ring and an interference fit between the rim section 54 and the engine block 38. The bottom of the cooling passage 44 is sealed by an interference fit between the liner 20 and the engine block 38 at the midstop 36. The rim section 54 is relatively thin so that the cooling passage 44 is less than 14 mm from the fire deck. The thin rim section 54 allows for improved cooling.
Patent GB-2343763-A (GB)
Title: Databases
Inventor: ANGUS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: A data processing system is provided for storing and managing multiple data entries. The data processing system employs a data structure which allows the storage and management of a vast number of interrelated data entries the interrelations of which change over time. The data structure reflects such changing interrelations over time and allows the querying and extracting of data entries on the basis of their interrelations as they were or are defined at any desired point in time. A data model is generated in accordance with a data structure, and is adaptable to represent a change in the data structure. Operation records have associated dates. Multiple entity records indicating relationships between the entities include start and end dates indicating a historical period of validity.
Patent GB-2331040-A (GB)
Title: Porous mould for forming fibre products
Inventor: STEWART DUNCAN HAMILTON
IPC: B29C41/38
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: A mould 10 for forming fibre product, such as paper, is made of a porous material through which air and water may pass. The porous material may be formed of sand or ceramic beads together with plastic resins or cement binders. Ahernatively the porous material may be formed of plastic resins together with porosity-inducing additives. The mould may be formed by casting or by machining form a solid block of porous material. Preferably the porous material has a surface which does not stick to the fibres.
Patent GB-2342281-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle screen wiper and washer
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL ALEXANDER
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: A wiper and washer for a vehicle screen, especially a windscreen, comprises a wiper blade or a pair of spaced wiper blades 3a, 3b, with an elongate inflatable bladder member 4 located adjacent the single blade or between the pair of blades. The inflatable bladder has an outer cover 5 of porous cleaning material and is provided with a series of holes 11. The bladder is normally out of contact with the screen. When cleaning fluid is pumped into the bladder it inflates to contact the screen and the cleaning fluid exits via the holes 11 to clean the screen. The bladder is fed by tubing 8. The bladder is preferably mounted in a flexible 'U' shaped channel 2 to one or both sides of which is mounted the blade[s].
Patent GB-2329244-A (GB)
Title: Non-contact measuring apparatus
Inventor: HATCH CLIVE
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 1998-09-11
Abstract: Apparatus 1 measures the distance to an object, which may be the internal surface of a pipe 3. Radiation 9 from a laser 5 passes through a transparent cylindrical casing 19 which also houses a reflector 7 and an elongate CCD sensor 13 which receives radiation reflected from the pipe wall by way of a lens 15. The point on the sensor 13 at which the radiation falls depends on the distance to the wall, and the distance is determined by single point optical triangulation. Rotation of the laser and sensor, and movement of the apparatus on wheels 23, are controlled remotely using antenna 37 or a cable. Because the casing 19 is transparent, no external moving parts are needed, so that the apparatus can be used in a fluid or explosive environment.