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Patent GB-2268909-A (GB)
Title: Unitary binder for loose sheets with rectangular punched holes
Inventor: TSAI CHEN-YU
IPC: B42F13/12
Filed: 1992-07-21
Abstract: A unitary loose sheet plastic binder (1) for binding documents which have a raw of rectangular punched holes includes backing strip (13) and panels (11, 12) hingeably joined at two edges (131) of the backing strip (13). A row of spaced projections (152) is integrally formed on panel (12) and are received in the punched holes of the documents. Each of the projections (152) has an upper end with a diameter-reduced neck portion (153). Two adjacent ones of the projections (152) are spaced apart by a distance equal to a multiple of the distance between two adjacent curved rings of a standard plastic comb binder. A row of spaced holes (155), formed in panel (11), is in alignment with the projections (152) and each hole is provided with an inwardly and radially-extending flange (156) which detachably engages the neck portion (153) of one of the projections (152) when the binder is closed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258314-A (GB)
Title: Determining magnetic field gradient tensors
Inventor: LUDWIG WOLFGANG
IPC: G01R33/022
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: In order to determine all the linearly independent elements of the Nth order gradient tensor of a magnetic field a measuring device has at least 3N + 2 Nth order planar gradiometers (G1 - G9) disposed on at least three non-parallel and non-orthogonal surfaces. By these means, three-dimensional gradiometer structures become unnecessary. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260510-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device for building blocks
Inventor: COOKSON GEORGE BARRIE
IPC: B25B9/00
Filed: 1992-10-08
Abstract: A lifting device comprises a central frame (2) including a handle (1) and a pair of claw members (3, 4) pivotally connected to the frame and extending from the frame in opposite directions. Each claw member (3, 4) includes a generally horizontal section (32) extending from the pivotal connection with the frame, and a downwardly extending gripping section (31) located at the end of the horizontal section remote from the frame. In use, when the handle is lifted the gripping sections (31) pivot inwardly to engage the ends of a block (5) to be lifted. In a modification, Fig 5 (not shown), the handle is elongated and is provided with a hand grip at each end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272769-A (GB)
Title: Surface following device
Inventor: MCMURTRY DAVID ROBERTS
IPC: B23Q35/14
Filed: 1992-11-20
Abstract: A surface following device has a workpiece contacting probe 26 rigidly connected to a head or movable arm 24. The arm 24 is supported for vertical movement on a carriage 18 which is in turn movable along a track 14 attached to support pillars 16. A belt is attached at its two ends E1, E2 at the base of the arm 24, and is coupled to motors M1, M2. Guide rollers R1, R2, R3, R4 and further guide roller 34 co-operate with the motors M1, M2 and the mass of the arm 24 to enable the probe to be moved in any direction in the plane of the track 14. The direct coupling of each of the drive motors M1, M2 to the arm 24, and the mass of the arm 24 enable the probe 26 to be driven over the contour of a surface without the need of any compliance in the machine or any complex control system to operate the motors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262615-A (GB)
Title: Control system for internal combustion engines
Inventor: SHIMASAKI YUICHI
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: A control system for an internal combustion engine detects a sparking voltage across a spark plug (16) by means of a sensor (17), measures (5b) a duration over which the sparking voltage exceeds (44) a reference value (VCOMP), and controls operation of the engine in accordance with the detected combustion roughness (Figure 9 not shown) and the detected air-fuel ratio of an air-fuel mixture supplied to the engine (Figure 13 not shown) based on the duration measured. An exhaust gas recirculation arrangement is described with reference to Figure 14 (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264389-A (GB)
Title: Connections for power semiconductor devices
Inventor: HOSEN TORU
IPC: H01L23/48
Filed: 1992-12-22
Abstract: The power semiconductor device comprises power chips 2 mounted on a metallised insulating substrate 1 and terminal plates 7 for connecting the chips to each other and to an output terminal 6. Electronic devices 3 forming a control circuit for the chips are mounted on a second substrate 8 disposed over the first substrate 1 and supported by the terminal plates 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265700-A (GB)
Title: Tumble dryer operation
Inventor: TANAKA MIHO
IPC: D06F58/30
Filed: 1993-03-30
Abstract: A laundry tumble dryer has a predrying operation, before heated air is supplied to the drum, in which entwined clothes are loosened by alternate clockwise and anticlockwise rotation of the drum while cool air is passed through it.
Patent GB-2277823-A (GB)
Title: Numeracy teaching aid
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOHN
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 1993-04-07
Abstract: A device (10) to assist in the teaching of numeracy comprises a pair of members (18) and (20) which are pivotally mounted on a pin (22) each pair of members comprising five members representing the thumb and forefingers of a hand. Each one of the members is provided with means such as a permanent magnet in order to secure the member in either one of two positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274592-A (GB)
Title: Current sensor for medical devices including connector cables
Inventor: THOMPSON RICHARD K
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 1993-12-16
Abstract: A sensing device enables current delivered from a source 10 to an electrosurgical trocar 12a by a load conductor 14 to be determined accurately by compensating for the effects of distributed capacitance. The current sensing device comprises a reference conductor 22 twisted together with the load conductor 14 along its full length, but which terminates short of, and is not connected to, the load 12a, and a current transformer 24 for subtracting the current in the reference conductor 22 from the current in the load conductor 14. A current transformer 26 monitors whether the reference conductor 22 is intact. In other embodiments, a reference conductor is not used, and the load current is measures directly at the load end of conductor 14 to produce a loss-less signal, eg. digital or optical. Alternatively, a switch at the load can be used to calibrate the system for zero load current. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285542-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary charging device for a mobile telephone
Inventor: SHYU CHIH-YES
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 1994-01-07
Abstract: An auxiliary charging device for a mobile telephone includes a compartment 1 in a lower portion of the mobile telephone for depositing an auxiliary charging device including a coil 2, a magnet 3, mounted on a revolving disc 4, an auxiliary gear 5, a main gear 6 and an operating handle 7. The coil, the magnet and the auxiliary gear are secured by a vertical shaft 11. The main gear is secured pivotally by vertical shaft 12. The operating handle is manually pushed inward to rotate the main gear, the auxiliary gear and the revolving disc and magnet via the ratchet pawls 52, to force the coil to produce electric current, the ratchet mechanism permitting the handle to move outwards between each power stroke. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285920-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella clip
Inventor: COX NEILL DAVID
IPC: A45B11/00
Filed: 1994-01-19
Abstract: An adjustable clip for attaching an umbrella to a pram or wheelchair comprises a length adjustable shaft 5, 6 and a screw clamp 1, 2 at each end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274953-A (GB)
Title: Navigation system incorporating screened two-loop antenna
Inventor: PHIPPS DEREK JOHN
IPC: H01Q21/26
Filed: 1994-01-19
Abstract: A radio-position finding system includes a receiver having an antenna 1 comprising at least one pair of antenna loops 2, 3, 4 in positional and electrical quadrature. The loops 2, 3, 4 are enclosed in an electrical screen. Either by phase inversion of one of the signals received by the coils or by means of two antennas a receiving system can develop signals of which the phase difference represents twice the angle subtended by a pair of transmitting stations that radiate signals of similar or harmonically related frequencies. The arrangement provides a positional indication with reference to circular position lines passing through the locations of the transmitting stations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276408-A (GB)
Title: Trench liner
Inventor: BURKE BARRY
IPC: E02D19/18
Filed: 1994-03-17
Abstract: A trench liner comprises a trench support box 12 having side walls, a front and back plate and a base, wheels 13 mounted on the upper end of the support box to move the box overground, means 16 for rotatably supporting a roll of lining material in a vertical position within the box, and a slot 22 in the back plate of the support box adjacent the side of the trench to be lined through which a length of the material may protrude to line the trench as the box moves forward and whilst the trench is being dug. The dimensions of the support box may be adjustable in a horizontal or vertical direction to fit any size of trench. The support box may also be adapted to hold two rolls of lining material which overlap one another to line a deep trench. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291197-A (GB)
Title: Two/three dimensional temperature sensor
Inventor: WOOD ALAN KEITH
IPC: G01K7/02
Filed: 1994-06-23
Abstract: A sensor for the determination of two and three dimensional temperature distributions in static or moving media is composed of interconnected wires 2, 3 in the form of a mesh, such that the connection points of the mesh constitute thermocouple junctions. Measurement of the voltages around the periphery of the mesh, coupled in some cases with the use of reference junctions, allows the temperature at the junctions in the mesh to be calculated by the use of Kirchhoff's Laws. The mesh can be supported around its periphery in a thermally and electrically insulating frame 1. Electrical connection at the junctions is ensured by such methods as soldering or spot welding. The mechanical strength of the mesh can be improved by weaving or winding the wires of which the mesh is comprised. Parallel wires may be of the same metal, e.g. chromel or alumel, so that the intersections form junctions of dissimilar metals. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283443-A (GB)
Title: Passive dust sampler
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD COLIN
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 1993-08-10
Abstract: A personal dust sampler, (3 cm<2>), hangs from a ribbon (10) attached to the user's clothing and requires no pump or power source. Dust in the air is captured by a charged PVC sheet (2) exposed at (2a) but framed by a metal foil (25) and surmounted by a metal conductor plate (6) parallel to (2). The plate (6) is supported by conductive gridwork (3) removeably attached via a flange (30) to a metal base (21). The dust captured is determined by weighing or by measuring the charge loss of the PVC sheet (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286566-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle front suspension
Inventor: FUKUTAKE HEIJI
IPC: B62K25/08
Filed: 1995-01-25
Abstract: A shock absorber mechanism 10 is mounted between the handlebar stem 4 and the fork stem 5 of a bicycle and includes a sleeve 11, a spring 18 and a friction member 20. The handle bar stem 4 is fixed to the upper portion of the sleeve 11, and the fork stem 5 is rotationally fixed to, but axially slidable in, the lower portion of the sleeve 11,e.g. by a spline 14, 15. The spring 18 is arranged to oppose axial movement of the fork stem 5 relative to the sleeve 11. The friction member 20 is mounted at the lower end of the sleeve 11 and provides a frictional damping force opposing relative axial movement of the fork stem 5 and sleeve 11. The suspension height and travel of the front forks 6 may be adjusted by providing an adjustable spring seat (24, fig 4), and the damping rate of the friction member 20 may be varied by compressing it through adjuster ring 21b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300203-A (GB)
Title: A timber-frame panel
Inventor: WHALE LUKE RICHARD JOHN
IPC: F16B15/00
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: A framework panel (10) for use in the construction of a timber-frame building, comprises a plurality of timber members (12-26) connected together to form a substantially rectangular frame, by means of nail plates (28) such that the addition of sheathing is rendered unnecessary. The panel may include at least one inclined bracing member inside the frame for strengthening such that the addition of sheathing is rendered unnecessary. Nail plates of non-rectangular cross section may be used.
Patent GB-2307406-A (GB)
Title: An automatic fire extinguisher for vehicles
Inventor: BOWKETT GRAHAM JAMES
IPC: A62C3/07
Filed: 1995-11-24
Abstract: An automatic fire extinguisher comprises two high pressure bottles 4 mounted in cradles in the engine and boot compartments of a vehicle. On the bottles are mounted solenoids 1 attached to an operating handle of each bottle by means of a bracket 16 and to the body of the bottle by a steel strap 17. A spring 2 is attached to the handle 10 of the bottle and to the plunger of the solenoid which when actuated by a smoke detector 3 pulls down the handles 10 of the bottles releasing foam and water into the pipework system 19. Foam is supplied to nozzles 6 in the engine compartment and above the petrol tank in the boot. Water is supplied to showerheads 13 in the passenger compartment. An audible warning buzzer 15 is suitably mounted on the dashboard of the vehicle to give warning to occupants that the system is activated.
Patent GB-2307975-A (GB)
Title: Drink cooling
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN LATHAM
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 1995-12-09
Abstract: A pressurised vessel 12 contains carbonated water 13. The water 12 is cooled by a coil 14 located inside the vessel adjacent to the side walls. Coolant gas enters the coil through a tube 15 and leaves through a tube 16 in order that water adjacent to the coil 14 freezes to form an ice bank 17. A motor 18 drives a first magnet 19 located outside the vessel which motor 19 in turn rotates a second magnet 20, adjacent to the first magnet but located inside the vessel. Rotation of that magnet 20 rotates a shaft 21 to cause an agitator 33 to induce flow and circulation of water in the vessel to maintain the temperature of that water substantially constant. A pump 22 on the shaft 21 drives water from within the vessel out through a pipe 23. Carbonated water leaving through the pipe 23 can be recirculated back to the vessel through a pipe 24 or dispensed in a drink. Water and carbon dioxide are supplied to the vessel through respective pipes 26 and 27.
Patent GB-2308334-A (GB)
Title: A story card comprising folded leaves
Inventor: HUGGINS TERENCE MICHAEL
IPC: B42D1/00
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A card formed from a continuous elongated sheet is folded or joined to form a number of similarly dimensioned leaves A,B,C. The leaves form a number of surfaces 1-6 on which a story is printed. The printing of the story on the leaves is such that successive leaves when unfolded in sequence allow the story printed therein to be read. The card may be formed from 3,4 or 6 leaves.
Patent GB-2299332-A (GB)
Title: Esters of (R) 2-(2-hydroxybutyl)-3-chlorothiophene and a process for the resolution of (S) 2-(2-hydroxybutyl)-3-chlorothiophene
Inventor: BLACKER JOHN ANDREW
IPC: C07D333/28
Filed: 1996-01-18
Abstract: A process for the resolution of (S) 2-(2-hydroxybutyl)-3-chlorothiophene comprises reacting a mixture of the (R) and (S) stereoisomers of 2-(2-hydroxybutyl)-3-chlorothiophene with a esterifying agent under substantially anhydrous conditions in the presence of an immobilised hydrolase enzyme (eg a lipase such as Lipozyme 1M), whereby the (R) alcohol is selectively esterified and the (S) alcohol is left unchanged. Esters of (R) 2-(2-hydroxybutyl)-3-chlorothiophene include those from C 2-6 -alkanoic and optionally substituted aryl-carboxylic and arylacetic acids which are claimed per se. The (S) alcohol, resolved in the process above, may be stereospecifically converted in one or more steps, optionally in the presence of the esterified (R) alcohol, into (R) 2-(2-aminobutyl)-3-chlorothiophene which is then separated from the reaction mixture. (R) 2-(2-Aminobutyl)-3-chlorothiophene is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of adenosine derivatives which may be used in the treatment of hypertension.
Patent GB-2310767-A (GB)
Title: Drive-off assembly for a housing with sliding lid
Inventor: VAUSE FRANCIS
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 1996-02-28
Abstract: A housing, for example the housing of a domestic three pin electrical plug, having a base (1) and a lid (2) slidably engagable with the base comprises a drive-off assembly for moving the lid relative to the base between an open and closed position. The drive-off assembly comprises a complementary detent (11,12) and recess (13,14) between the lid and the base for retaining the lid and base in the closed condition, and a rotatable release button (5) which on rotation urges the detent and the recess apart to allow the lid and the base to be slid apart. The release button is provided with a camming projection (8) which additionally urges the lid towards its open position when the button rotates.
Patent GB-2297728-A (GB)
Title: Semi-submerged catamaran
Inventor: MASUYAMA KAZUO
IPC: B63B39/06
Filed: 1995-02-17
Abstract: A semi-submerged catamaran, of which a submerged body is elongated to improve the speed of the catamaran and which undergoes less shaking at stopping. A semi-submerged catamaran (10) comprises respective attitude control fins (5A, 5B) which are provided at inner side portions of two submerged bodies (3) extending in parallel to each other and controlled by a computer. The attitude control fins (5A) are provided on bow sides of the submerged bodies (3) and the attitude control fins (5B) are provided on stem sides of the submerged bodies (3). Fixed to bow portions (3A) of the submerged bodies (3) are shaking prevention fins (4A), respectively. The fins (4A) are horizontally mounted to portions of a major axis, that is portions of a maximum width in the submerged bodies (3) which are formed to be substantially elliptic in cross section. Further, undersides (21) of stern side portions (2B) of struts (2) are normally submerged in water, and so have shaking prevention fins (4B), respectively, fixed thereto. In addition, swing prevention fins may be fixed to stem side portions (3B) of the submerged bodies (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2313206-A (GB)
Title: Optical component for distributing radiation to foci
Inventor: RICHMAN LEE PAUL
IPC: G02B27/09
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: An optical element which transmits, reflects or refracts incident radiation can be used as a radiation homogeniser, and may be a concave reflecting surface which is modified by concentric undulations that have the effect of deviating incident radiation so as to distribute foci in a predetermined zone. Bumps and facets can also be used instead of undulations to achieve a similar effect. The element may be used in an infrared gas detector (Fig 1).
Patent GB-2316089-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of gasifier spout tube for delivering feedstock and gasifying/fluidising medium
Inventor: DENNISON GORDON
IPC: C10J3/50
Filed: 1996-08-03
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for the gasification of a feedstock includes the use of a spout tube 20 incorporating three concentric pipes, 22, 24, and 26, the intermediate pipe diameter being a determinant for the spout velocity.
Patent GB-2326153-A (GB)
Title: A pallet having integral load surface and spacer elements
Inventor: FLETCHER STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 1996-10-15
Abstract: A pallet having a load bearing surface 2 and spacer elements 3 made in one piece from a moulding material, preferably rubber from recycled motor tyres although alternatively a plastics material can be used. The pallet may be made from two similar moulded halves 1, respective spacer elements 3 on each half being joined by welding, adhesive or fastenings. Holes 7 in the pallet can reduce its weight. Reinforcement can be provided by a steel member incorporated during the moulding process and/or reinforcement webs 4.
Patent GB-2327563-A (GB)
Title: Reducing echo reception by filtering communications at a repeater using time stamp information
Inventor: KLEIN TIMOTHY SIMON
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 1997-07-16
Abstract: Any part of a message or packet P1 transmitted from a communication unit MS to a repeater or base station BS is time stamped with the time T1 of reception at the repeater BS. When a control message TX-RX, which indicates to the communication unit MS to stop transmitting and start receiving, is received at the repeater at a time T2, time T2 is stored and the repeater BS "filters" (i.e. selectively repeats or discards) any part of the message from the communication unit which has a time stamp T1 prior to the time T2. In one embodiment, all messages with a time stamp before T2 are discarded. In other embodiments delay factors or advance factors are used to optimise the filtering to accommodate systems where for example another mobile station is receiving at the same base station or the communication unit expects to receive an emergency message. In another embodiment the time T5 of the reception at the repeater of a message from a second mobile station is used in the filtering process.
Patent GB-2321929-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle door lock
Inventor: BROWN MARK
IPC: E05B85/06
Filed: 1997-07-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock having a lock plate (1) and a cylinder lock (5). The rear end of the cylinder lock housing (5a) is fixed in the lock plate (1) by putting a locking receiver connection into effect, and is thereby additionally protected from unauthorised breaking-out.
Patent GB-2313685-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system for the selective distribution of assets between different portfolios
Inventor: ZURSTRASSEN PATRICK
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 1995-12-08
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP95/04823 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 8, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 8, 1997 PCT Filed Dec. 8, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO97/22071 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 19, 1997In a method for distributing securities of portfolio items among a plurality of internal portfolios, each portfolio item has a determined number of securities distributed over each internal portfolio according to a determined consolidation ratio (CRCi,,j-1) attributed to each internal portfolio. A total value (PVj-1) of the portfolio items is determined and a transaction assigned to one portfolio item within one internal portfolio is received, having a transaction value (NCAi). A further consolidation ratio (CRCi,j) is determined for each internal portfolio based on the consolidation ratio (CRCi,j-1), total cash assets (PVj-i), and the transaction value (NCAi). In a further step, a transfer of a determined number of securities is performed, for each portfolio item, from each internal portfolio to the one internal portfolio to which the transaction is assigned. Finally, the transaction is allotted to each of said internal portfolios according to the further consolidation ratio (CRCi,j). The result is that the portfolios are cloned portfolios, i.e. internal portfolios being equivalent on a relative basis.
Patent GB-2330016-A (GB)
Title: An electrical terminal housing
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H01R9/24
Filed: 1997-10-06
Abstract: An insulating housing (2) for an electrical terminal (36) comprises a hollow main body having a first aperture (12) in a first side and a second aperture in a first end, the second aperture being closeable by an insulating lid (11) including a third aperture (14), the main body also having a fourth aperture in a second end and first and second engaging means (17, 18) on the first side of the main body and a side opposite the first side respectively, the first and second engaging means being arranged for cooperation so that a plurality of insulating housings (2) can be secured together by their respective engaging means (17, 18), the size and shape of the first and third apertures (12, 14) being inaccessible to manual intrusion.