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Patent GB-2292768-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle door lock
Inventor: BUSCHER HANS-JOACHIM
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 1995-07-26
Abstract: This invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock having closure elements, an operating lever system and a locking lever system. In addition, a reversible central locking drive and a central locking element (6) are installed. The central locking element comprises a power take-off element (7) having at least one eccentric control pin (8). The invention is characterised in that the central locking element comprises a forked receiver (10) for the control pin (8). Part of the arc of rotation (9) of the control pin (8) is situated outside the forked receiver (10) of the central locking element (6). The central locking element (6) has a stop face (12) for the control pin (8) on each of its two sides near the forked receiver (10). The control movements of the control pin (8) are restricted by the control pin (8) striking one of the stop faces (12) each time, wherein the electric motor drive can be switched off by the control pin (8) striking the stop faces (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294334-A (GB)
Title: Control system and method for direct fuel injection engine
Inventor: MORIKAWA KOJI
IPC: F02B75/12
Filed: 1995-09-28
Abstract: In a catalyst activation control system for a direct fuel injection engine for igniting primary fuel injected into each cylinder, an additional fuel is injected at least once into each cylinder from an early period to a middle period of an expansion stroke of the primary fuel combustion in accordance with the engine operating conditions, to fire the additional injection fuel by flame propagation of the preceding fuel combustion (without re-ignition) for eliminating misfire, so that an exhaust gas temperature can be raised stably to activate catalyst for purification of exhaust gas. Further, any one of the additional fuel injection method and an ignition timing retarding method can be appropriately selected in accordance with the engine operating conditions for economization of fuel. Further, whenever a quantity of heat generated by the primary fuel combustion is not large enough to fire the additional injection fuel, any one of a method of changing a stratification combustion to a uniform combustion, a method of increasing the first fuel injection amount, and a method of interrupting the additional fuel injection can be selected appropriately for protecting the catalyst.
Patent GB-2294400-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory system for the treatment of sleep apnea syndrome
Inventor: COTNER RONALD L
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: The system, which overcomes airway obstruction or restriction in a patient on demand, comprises a blower unit 12 for generating airflow, a conduit 22 leading therefrom to a mask 20 worn by the patient and a sensing conduit 26 in communication with a sensor 28 (via a conduit 21) and a restrictor 32 which creates a lower pressure on the output side of the flow sensor to bias it for maximum sensitivity. The sensor, which reads the pressure at or near the proximal end of conduit 22, comprises a portion of a circuit board 36, a signal from which drives a blower speed control unit 38. Output air pressure to the delivery conduit 22 is continuously increased, instantaneously stopped, and slowly decreased in response to real-time changes in the patients inspiratory flow curve as detected and interpreted by the system and provides the optimal pressure required to restore airway patency on each breath. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295615-A (GB)
Title: Pyrrolo-pyridine derivatives
Inventor: CHAMBERS MARK STUART
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 1995-11-13
Abstract: A class of substituted pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridine derivatives are selective agonists of 5-HT1-like receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment of clinical conditions, in particular migraine and associated disorders, for which a selective agonist of these receptors is indicated.
Patent GB-2295893-A (GB)
Title: Method and test kits for detection of bacteriophage
Inventor: SANDERS MICHAEL FREDERICK
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: A method for detection, identification and/or quantification of bacteriophage of bacterial host specificity for bacterial genus, species or serotype, based upon the occurrence of release of cell contents, particularly nucleotides e.g. ATP, on lysis of bacterial cell walls on incubation with bacterial host cells. When new phage particles are released at the end of the phage replication cycle nucleotide levels are measured and compared with controls. The method provides for the detection of specific phages which is faster and more sensitive than known techniques. The method is only limited by the availability of host bacteria/target phage pairings.
Patent GB-2309682-A (GB)
Title: Beverage container with enclosed straw
Inventor: DODD RICHARD JAMES
IPC: B65D77/28
Filed: 1996-02-02
Abstract: A drink container 10, such as a bottle with a crown cap or an easy open can, encloses a straw 16 which comes out of the container, at least partly, once the container is opened. Preferably the straw has at least one portion 38,40 more flexible than the rest of the straw, the straw engaging the inside wall 30 of the container at these flexible portion(s) and at either end when the container is closed. In one embodiment, the enclosed straw is not attached to the container and the portion of the straw 36 nearer the container base is held curved and under stress so that, when the container is opened, the straw pops out. In other embodiments, the straw is separately formed and removably attached to the container closure 32 via a spigot 42 or strap (66, Fig 5) or is integrally formed with the container closure and detached by tearing, in both cases the opening of the closure drawing the straw from the container. The container may have means for closely fitting the straw, eg a diaphragm 44 or a guide element (94, Fig 9) so as to prevent spilling of the contents when the container is opened. The container may have a ring pull (62, Fig 6) or an aperture which is sealingly closed by a membrane and a manually operable slider which peels the membrane from the aperture (Fig 11).
Patent GB-2295337-A (GB)
Title: Chuck assembly for a drill box of a mine drill
Inventor: WOODS GERALD L
IPC: B23Q3/06
Filed: 1994-05-06
Abstract: This invention relates to a chuck assembly (12) for a drill box (10) of a mine drill for releasably securing a mining tool (14) including a working end (16) and a depending rod-like member (18) for roof bolting and roof and face drilling operations and a method of using the chuck assembly. The drill box (10) includes a source of rotary power (20) and a drive member (22) operatively connected to the source of rotary power (20) to rotatably drive the chuck assembly (12). The chuck assembly (12) includes a spindle (28), a collet closer (32) and a collet (30). The spindle (28) is operatively connected to the drive member and has a sleeve (34) of a cylindrical shape including a threaded collar end (40) and an bottom end (37) and an opening (35) extending a selected distance from the collar end (40) to the bottom end (37). The collet closer (32) includes an annular housing (54) having an aperture (62) threaded for threadingly engaging the threaded collar end (40) of the spindle. The collet (30) includes a forward end position (48) and an opposing tapered rear end portion (50) and an internal bore (56) capable of receiving the rod-like member (18) of the mining tool. The collet (30) extends a selected distance within the opening of the sleeve (34) such that the collet (30) closes uniformly around the rod-like member (18) of the mining tool (14) as the collet (30) is compressed within the opening of the sleeve (34) by the action of the collet closer (32) threadingly engaging the threaded collar end (40). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2312112-A (GB)
Title: An improved avalanche transceiver for skiers
Inventor: SCHEIWILLER PETER MICHAEL
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 1996-04-13
Abstract: A Global Positioning System (GPS) avalanche transceiver for skiers could dramatically improve the chances of being rescued in the event of being buried by an avalanche. Conventional transceivers rely on relative signal strength to locate victims and are difficult to use effectively. A GPS avalanche transceiver transmits information about a skiers position derived from the US Air Force Navstar satellite system. A rescuer similarly equipped can use the GPS information transmitted by the buried skier and locally derived GPS information to get an accurate indication of the distance and direction to the buried skier.
Patent GB-2313109-A (GB)
Title: Combined carton/dispenser unit
Inventor: PITT SIMON ROBERT
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 1996-05-16
Abstract: The Combined Carton / Dispenser Unit includes a carton made from cardboard, card, paper, plastic materials or metal. Fitted with an integral support / retaining pillar. The carton is prepunched to enable it to be broken on a predetermined line. The carton can then be folded on this line and secured. The centre section of the folded carton now gives support and enables the folded bags, sheets or carriers to be remove one at a time from the dispenser. The internal support / retaining pillar restrains and maintains the stack of bags, sheets or carriers in transit and also after the carton has been broken and is use as a dispenser.
Patent GB-2305168-A (GB)
Title: Lithium insertion compounds for batteries
Inventor: ZHONG QIMING
IPC: H01M4/62
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: Insertion compounds having the formula Li x+y M z Mn 2-y-z O 4 wherein the crystal structure is spinel-like, M is a transition metal, 0* less than or equal to *x<1, 0* less than or equal to *y < 0.33, and 0<z< about 1, can reversibly insert significant amounts of lithium at potentials greater than about 4.5 volts versus Li/Li + . In particular, M can be Ni or Cr. The reversible amount of lithium at such voltages can be greater for greater values of z. Such insertion compounds are suitable cathode materials for high voltage lithium batteries.
Patent GB-2317915-A (GB)
Title: Improved assembly of a threaded fastener
Inventor: RAMSAY ALASTAIR VAUGHAN
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: Means are disclosed whereby a secondary component 20 can be secured reliably to a primary component 10, by means of a threaded fastener 2 and a rivet nut 1, for relative movement between the components without one component becoming detached from the other. A head 6 of the threaded fastener passes through a first part 22 of a slot 21. A shank 5 of the threaded fastener can pass from the first part 22 of the slot 21 into an elongate portion 23 of the slot. Restraining means 25,26 prevent the shank from returning to the first part 22 of the slot.
Patent GB-2305672-A (GB)
Title: An electrically isolating support for electronic components
Inventor: YOUNG ROBIN MICHAEL KURT
IPC: H05K1/05
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: A support for electronic components comprises a substrate 11 which is provided with an electrically isolating coating layer by applying a first ceramic layer 12 by a thermal spraying process. Voids 13 in the first ceramic layer are sealed by applying a fine dispersion of a filler material, and heat treating to consolidate the sealed isolating layer 12, 14. The dispersion may comprise a fine dispersion of a polymeric material or a precursor therefor ; a ceramic ; a glass ; or precursor for a ceramic or a glass. The substrate may be a metal matrix composite, eg a matrix of aluminium or aluminium alloy reinforced with particulate silicon carbide. The ceramic of the first layer may be alumina, mullite, cordierite or firconia. The ceramic derived from a precursor is preferably alumina, the precursor therefor being boehmite.
Patent GB-2305832-A (GB)
Title: Pay broadcasting system
Inventor: MOMIKI SHUNICHI
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1993-10-21
Abstract: A pay broadcasting system has a broadcasting station and a charging centre so that the broadcasting station is arranged to transmit a program number (open or non-open) together with a broadcasting program scrambled by a scramble pattern changed for each program or selected from a plurality of scramble patterns. The charging centre transmits a view permit code for viewing a pay program in response to a request for viewing executed through a communication line by specifying the program number and also collects a fee for the pay program. A receiving device descrambles the received pay program according to the view permit code when the program number accompanying the program corresponds to the requested program number or an encoded number received from the charging centre. The program broadcast may be TV, teletext or data communication. If the program number accompanying the program broadcast or transmitted is non-open, the request to view may be made by specifying a temporary program number.
Patent GB-2322238-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic motor
Inventor: TATTERSLEY STANLEY
IPC: H02K21/04
Filed: 1996-12-05
Abstract: A motor 1 comprises a shaft 2, a plurality of first magnets 3 each of which comprises a blade 4 extending from the surface of a magnet. The motor further comprises second magnets 5 spaced apart from the first magnets 3 and positioned substantially concentrically with the first magnets 3, the first magnets being positioned between the second magnets 5 and the shaft 2. The motor further comprises magnetisers 6 which serve to magnetise the first magnets 3.
Patent GB-2320311-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically latched diverter valves
Inventor: COTTRELL BRIAN JOHN
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 1996-12-10
Abstract: A diverter valve (10) controls flow of fluid from an inlet (2) to a common outlet (4), and from an inlet (6) to the common outlet (4). The flow path through the valve (10) is determined by the position of a valve member (8) supported on rod (12) and movable to selectively close first or second valve seats (14,16). Rod (12) is coupled to an actuator (24) which is a dual acting solenoid having first and second coils (30, 32) arranged on either side of an annular permanent magnet (34). A plunger (36) of magnetic material extends axially of the permanent magnet (34) and of the two coils (30, 32). The coils (30, 32) are energised to magnetise the plunger (36) so that it is attracted to, or repelled from, the permanent magnet (34). Movement of the plunger (36) moves the valve member (8) to close a respective one of the valve seats (14, 16). Upon deenergisation of the coils (30, 32) the plunger 36, and hence the valve, is magnetically latched.
Patent GB-2309490-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine fuel injection system having priming accumulator for the actuating fluid
Inventor: HENIQ YITSHAK I
IPC: F02M59/10
Filed: 1996-12-11
Abstract: A fuel system for a fuel injected engine, preferably a diesel engine, includes a manifold 8 for supplying actuating fluid to a plurality of fuel injectors 10-13 and an accumulator 16 in fluid communication with the manifold 8. The accumulator is separate from the housing 14 and can be located remotely from the housing 14, above or below the manifold 8. The accumulator 16 is charged while the engine is running by an actuating fluid pump 6 coupled to the manifold 8 via a rail pressure control valve 32. After the engine has been shut off and a particular engine condition is detected, actuating fluid is supplied to the manifold 8 by the accumulator 16 to fill voids left by contracting actuating fluid. A control valve 20 responsive to engine or actuating fluid temperature controls the flow of actuating fluid between the accumulator 16 and the manifold 18. In a modification (fig.2) the control valve is replaced by an orifice (50).
Patent GB-2308301-A (GB)
Title: Synergistic fungicidal mixture of triticonazole with cyprodinil and/or fludioxonil for the protection of crop propagation products and crops therefrom
Inventor: DUVERT PATRICE
IPC: A01N43/653
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: A method for the preventive or curative protection of crop propagation products (and of the crops resulting therefrom) against fungal diseases comprises treating the products with triticonazole [which is 2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-5,5-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1 -cyclopentanol] and a compound (I) chosen from cyprodinil [which is 2-phenylamino-2-cyclopropyl-6-methylpyrimidine] and fludioxonil [which is 4-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)pyrrole-3-carbonitrile], the compound (I) having activity against leaf stripe and against fusaritoxicosis, either simultaneously, separately or sequentially. A combined product comprising triticonazole and a compound (I), optionally with agriculturally acceptable inert support and surfactant is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2322298-A (GB)
Title: Discharge valve arrangement
Inventor: BARNES CRAIG
IPC: A62C13/70
Filed: 1997-02-20
Abstract: A discharge valve arrangement for controlling discharge of extinguishant from an extinguishant container (18) has a handle (60) which can only be depressed when a safety clip (65) is forcibly removed, its removal breaking off a retaining leg (68). Depression of the handle (60) causes a pin (50) to be forced downardly by a spindle (44) so that its distal end (52) pierces a diaphragm (38) of a gas cartridge (36). Gas under pressure flows through a dip tube (54) and forces extinguishant through a throat (40), now opened by downward movement of a sealing ring (57), and thence through a discharge outlet (42). A USED indicator flag (74) normally lies invisibly within the interior of the handle (60) and is held in that position against the bias of a spring by engagement of a pin (76) under the nose (65A) of the safety clip (65). The flag (74) springs up through an aperture (72) in the handle (60) when the safety clip (65) is removed and cannot thereafter be held in the concealed position.
Patent GB-2323205-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer optical data storage device
Inventor: NAJDA STEPHEN PETER
IPC: G11B7/24
Filed: 1997-03-12
Abstract: An optical storage device 1 for retrieving data stored on individual layers 12 of a multilayer digital video disk 2 comprises an array of lasers 4 of different wavelengths which are individually focused by a lens 8 onto respective layers of the disk. The disc layers are in the form of distributed Bragg reflectors (DBR) which preferentially reflect the radiation focused onto each respective layer and transmit radiation of other wavelengths. The reflected radiation is modulated by the data stored in the layers of the disk and is separated into beams of different wavelengths by means of a curved diffraction grating 18 which focuses the beams onto individual detectors within a detector array 24. The device allows a significant increase in data storage capacity as compared with conventional systems.
Patent GB-2323630-A (GB)
Title: Variable timing valve operating mechanism, eg for i.c. engines
Inventor: SLEE ROGER HARVEY
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 1997-03-26
Abstract: The mechanism comprises a cam 12, a rocker 20, which may operate a pair of valves, and a pivotally-mounted lever 50 having points of contact with both the cam 12 and the rocker 20. Adjustment means which comprise a shaft 24 and eccentric 53 are operable to move the axis 52 of the lever 50 relative to the axes 16,22 of the cam 12 and of the rocker 20 so that the point of contact between the cam 12 and the lever 50 is shifted and hence the timing of the valve relative to the rotation of the cam can be varied. The lever 50 comprises two cam followers 60,62 which are arranged to engage the cam 12 at different orientations relative to the axis 16 of the cam. Cam follower 62 is mounted on a carriage 70 which can be pivoted by an actuator 72. At low engine speeds, only follower 60 engages the cam 12 but at higher speeds the actuator 72 also presses follower 62 against the cam to hold the valve open for longer.
Patent GB-2311738-A (GB)
Title: Formation of multi-layer coating film
Inventor: MASUDA YUTAKA
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 1997-04-04
Abstract: A method for forming a multi-layer coating film on, e.g., automobile panels, by applying a clear coating (B) on the film of a leafing type aluminum flake-containing metallic coating (A) comprises curing the film (A), applying thereon a composition (C) comprising a polymer formed from an unsaturated monomer having a phosphoric acid group -O-PO(OH)R 1 ), wherein R 1 is hydroxyl, phenyl or C 1-20 alkyl, and a hydroxyl group-containing unsaturated monomer, and then applying the clear coating (B) on the film of the composition (C).
Patent GB-2326417-A (GB)
Title: Silacyclobutane and butene polymers
Inventor: AUNER NORBERT
IPC: C08G77/50
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: Novel siloxane polymers are disclosed having at least one silacyclobutane or silacyclobutene unit of formulae respectively wherein each of R<SP>1</SP>, R<SP>2</SP>, R<SP>3</SP>, R<SP>4</SP> and R<SP>5</SP> independently denote a hydrocarbon group or hydrogen, R<SP>6</SP> denotes an alkyl group having at least 4 carbon atoms and R<SP>7</SP> denotes a group R<SP>1</SP> or a divalent oxygen link. Processes for preparing the siloxane polymers via condensation or ring-opening polymerisation are also disclosed. The siloxane polymers have improved resistance to low temperature crystallisation.
Patent GB-2315597-A (GB)
Title: Photoetching an InGaP layer
Inventor: NAKAMURA KIYOTO
IPC: H01L21/306
Filed: 1997-07-21
Abstract: An InGaP layer is etched, with a reduced duration and high patterning accuracy while using a metal mask. An InGaP layer on which a metal film has been formed as a mask, is wet etched while the layer is subject to UV photo-irradiation. The etching solution is a 1: 1: 1 mixture of phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, and water.
Patent GB-2315876-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal device
Inventor: BANCROFT MARTIN STUART
IPC: G09F9/35
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A ferroelectric liquid crystal device comprises polarisers (10,26), transparent cell walls (12,24), electrode structures (14,22) and alignment surfaces (16, 20) containing a liquid crystal (18). The device is arranged into a plurality of pixels. In order to reduce the time taken for the liquid crystal to change state, at least one nucleation site layer is included. Either of the alignment layers or the electrode structures might comprise a nucleation site layer. The purpose of the nucleation site layer is to provide points from which the change of state of the liquid crystal molecules tends to spread out. The nucleation site layer thus allows the state of a liquid crystal device to be changed more quickly. Each pixel of the device is associated with a plurality of nucleation sites. The nucleation site layer may be provided, for example, by treatment of the layer or by adding further particles to it. The nucleation points can be the result of physical and/or electrical disturbances.
Patent GB-2316140-A (GB)
Title: Hydrodynamic torque converter with bridging clutch
Inventor: FISCHER ROBERT
IPC: F16H61/14
Filed: 1994-09-07
Abstract: The disclosure is the same as that in GB 2281952, but the claims are concerned with a drive train which includes an internal combustion engine, a gearbox and a slip-controlled bridging clutch 12 in a torque converter 10. When the engine is accelerating, a device, which may be an electronic computer unit or processor, determines whether by opening the bridging clutch in the same gear an increase in the traction force can be achieved by the torque converter. If so, the device opens the clutch, but otherwise the gearbox is shifted into a lower gear.