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Patent GB-2274309-A (GB)
Title: Collection and delivery system
Inventor: PICKERING ROY ANTHONY
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 1994-01-07
Abstract: There is disclosed a multi-user collection and delivery system in which items for delivery are left in locked boxes, each box being accessible only by the user of that box, and an authorised collector. The box may comprise a tube-like receptacle recessed into a fixed structure such as the external wall of a building. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296737-A (GB)
Title: Door lock assembly
Inventor: FAN LAI HO-TZU
IPC: E05B63/06
Filed: 1995-01-04
Abstract: A door lock assembly with an adjustable backset includes an elongated latch bolt 12 having an end portion 122 formed with axially spaced and aligned first and second protrusions, 128 and 129, and front and rear engaging grooves, 126 and 127. A movable member 21 has an end plate 210 with a through-hole 211 which receives, axially and rotatably, the end portion 122 and has a radially extending notch 212 to admit the protrusions 128, 129. The backset can be adjusted by rotating the bolt to align the protrusions 128, 129 with the notch 212, axially moving the bolt to engage the end plate 210 within a selected one of the grooves 126, 127, and rotating the bolt to prevent axial movement out of the selected groove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291256-A (GB)
Title: Active type photoelectric converting device
Inventor: WATANABE TAKASHI
IPC: H04N5/372
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: An active type photoelectric converting device includes: a transistor (22, 25, 26) formed in a surface region of a semiconductor body, the transistor accumulating signal charges generated by light incident on the transistor at the surface region of the semiconductor body in the transistor, and outputting variation of an electric signal in response to variation of the accumulated signal charges; and a first gate region including a portion of the semiconductor body, a first insulating film formed on the portion of the semiconductor body, and a first gate electrode (23) formed on the first insulating film; the gate region, provided adjacent to the transistor, for transferring the accumulated signal charges from the surface region of the semiconductor body into an inside of the semiconductor body in response to a voltage applied to the first gate electrode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290292-A (GB)
Title: 2-Phenylpyridazino[4,5-b]indole-1,4-dione derivatives as NMDA and AMPA antagonists
Inventor: LADDUWAHETTY TAMARA
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 1995-06-06
Abstract: A class of pyridazino[4,5-b]indole-1,4-dione derivatives, substituted in the 2-position by an optionally substituted phenyl moiety (namely compounds of formula I wherein R<1> - R<6> are H or residues as defined in claim 1), are selective non-competitive antagonists of NMDA receptors and/or are antagonists of AMPA receptors, and are therefore of utility in the treatment and/or prevention of a range of conditions (e.g. neurodegenerative disorders, convulsions or schizophrenia) which require the administration of an NMDA and/or AMPA antagonist. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290112-A (GB)
Title: Starting system control method for high pressure fuel injection engine
Inventor: MORIKAWA KOJI
IPC: F02M37/20
Filed: 1993-10-14
Abstract: The fuel pressure is kept high for a specified time, or until an engine temperature goes down below a specified value after the engine has stopped in a hot condition, in order to prevent vapor lock in the fuel system. Also, a starter motor (59) is prohibited from being switched on until a fuel pressure reaches a specified value in order to prevent a high pressure fuel pump (29) from being operated, without lubrication. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306180-A (GB)
Title: Chemical dispenser for toilet
Inventor: TIEN LIN YU-MEI
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 1995-10-14
Abstract: A chemical dispenser installed in the water tank of a toilet, comprises a container 1 covered with a cover shell 3, the container defining a main chamber 12, which holds a chemical compound 14, and a side chamber 11, and having a syphon mechanism disposed between the main chamber and the side chamber, the cover shell having a top opening 32 for guiding water from the water tank of the toilet into the container to dilute the chemical compound, the side chamber having a water outlet at the bottom, whereby when water is drawn away from the water tank of the toilet, a syphon action is produced at the syphon mechanism to draw chemical dilution from the container to the water tank of the toilet through the transverse water outlet 111.
Patent GB-2294140-A (GB)
Title: Processing module with function selection
Inventor: TAJIMA MASATO
IPC: H04L9/06
Filed: 1993-05-28
Abstract: A data processing module comprises a processor 21 for storing a plurality of function algorithms F0, F1 .... Fn and for executing a designated one of them; and a controller 22 for selecting one of the algorithms to be subsequently executed on the basis of all or part of a processing result Y. The selection may be deterministic or statistical and involve comparison of the result with externally-input data. The processing result may be converted, 23, by masking to provide an output Y'. The module may be one of a series used in compressing/encrypting data blocks.
Patent GB-2308972-A (GB)
Title: System to assist in the re-use of carrier bags
Inventor: DOBBERSON GEOFFREY JAMES
IPC: A45C13/28
Filed: 1996-01-10
Abstract: A slotted prong like device 10 can be slid onto a twice folded plastic carrier bag 12 and allow it to be rolled tightly enough to be inserted into a tubular handle 11 and the prong withdrawn leaving the bag in the handle ready for the next time it is required. The tubular handle also serves to slide onto the handles of the loaded carrier via a slit in its upper side preventing the handles from cutting into the fingers. A grove or "V" shape are provided at each end of the lower side of the handle to prevent it turning in the hand.
Patent GB-2297692-A (GB)
Title: Tooth-surface treatment agent for use with dental glass ionomer cement
Inventor: KATO SHINICHI
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 1996-02-05
Abstract: A tooth-surface treatment agent for use with dental glass ionomer cement comprises (a) a polymer of an  alpha - beta  unsaturated carboxylic acid having a specific molecular weight, (b) a compound containing one or more of the elements selected from the group of aluminum, iron, tin, and calcium, and (c) water. This agent ensures the dissolution and removal of the smear layer, and improves and stabilizes the bonding strength of the glass ionomer cement to tooth structure. Also, the agent has a milder effect than the effects had by phosphoric acid, and has an action on reducing irritation to the dental pulp and is harmless thereto because it enables the smear plugs to remain in dentinal tubules.
Patent GB-2298060-A (GB)
Title: Burner control
Inventor: SUTTON DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: F23N5/00
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling a fully-premixed burner combustion system is arranged to control the fuel supply 21 at one of a number of predetermined rates of flow and a fan 18 so that it operates at one of a number of predetermined speeds, each fan speed corresponding to a particular predetermined value of the fuel flow rate. The speed of the fan is increased from zero and is adjusted to a reference fan speed, but the fan is switched off if the maximum fan speed is reached without the required air flow being achieved.
Patent GB-2310594-A (GB)
Title: A tiltable seat biased towards the stowed position
Inventor: MASON DAVID
IPC: A47C7/56
Filed: 1996-02-29
Abstract: A seat 1 which is tiltable from a stowed position to a position in use comprises integral means for biassing the seat to the stowed position. The means comprises a weight, and preferably a plurality of discrete weights, such as lead shot 5 integral with the rear 3 of the seat base.
Patent GB-2312386-A (GB)
Title: Raking bit
Inventor: DOBSON JON HENRY
IPC: B28D1/18
Filed: 1996-08-14
Abstract: An attachment for a rotary drive tool such as an angle grinder or a drill is provided in the form of an elongate bit adapted at one end 1 to be attached to the drive tool. The other end forms a raking portion 3 and is provided with a cutting surface provided by a diamond coating 4.
Patent GB-2320188-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced inner tube for telescopic umbrella
Inventor: KO CHIN-SUNG
IPC: A45B25/22
Filed: 1996-12-13
Abstract: The inner tube 1 of a telescopic umbrella shaft is reinforced by a solid rod 4 inside the tube which is joined at its upper end by pin 21 to the tube and a runner 2, and has at its lower end a slot (42, Fig 3) at a position corresponding to the opening 11 on the tube for receiving a bow spring 3. The rod provides extra strength in windy conditions.
Patent GB-2320456-A (GB)
Title: Polymer compounding method and tablet forming apparatus for use therein
Inventor: STEVENS HENRY GUY
IPC: B29B9/08
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: A compounded polymer feedstock formed by mixing polymer and compounding the ingredients and cold-pressing into tablets or pellets. This avoids the need for heating associated with conventional pellet-forming processes, and is particularly suitable for compounding of heat-sensitive materials such as PVA. The invention also provides a novel tablet-forming apparatus, suitable for forming large volumes of pressed compounded polymer feedstock in which polymer and compounding ingredients are fed from hoppers 10,12,14 to mixing means 20 and the compounded mixture is fed to cold pressing means 30, comprising rollers 32 which compress the mixture and form pellets.
Patent GB-2324200-A (GB)
Title: Strengthening and venting of multi-layer printed circuit boards
Inventor: DOBSON KENNETH
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 1997-04-08
Abstract: A multi-layer printed circuit board comprises a plurality of internal core layers 1 which are separated from each other by interleaved dielectric layers 10. Each of the core layers 1 is provided around its periphery with a strengthening frame 2 in the form of a venting pattern. These venting patterns 2 on opposed surfaces of the cores 1 are arranged to form positive and negative interlocking versions 2A and 2B of the same pattern. Preferably, the positive version of the pattern comprises a plurality of upraised patches 9A and the negative version of the pattern defines a plurality of complementarily shaped hollows 9B which surround the patches 9A and into which they nestle. Advantageously, the positive and negative venting patterns 2A,2B interlock to leave a venting clearance of up to 5 thousandths of an inch (0.127 mm) therebetween, allowing air and excess resin to be expelled during the lamination process.
Patent GB-2327570-A (GB)
Title: Controlling Access Rights to a Communications System
Inventor: GREEN MARK
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 1997-07-18
Abstract: A method of operating a mobile communications system allows a set of mobile stations to be defined for use with a particular removable data store (SIM) which is necessary for the mobile station to obtain service in a network. The mobile station identifiers (IMEIs) of the set are specified in a list held in the SIM memory. By comparing the IMEI of a mobile station into which the SIM is currently inserted with the list, the SIM 34 can determine whether or not the mobile station is intended to be used with the SIM. If not, the SIM 34 may take remedial action, such as disabling critical data fields in the SIM memory to prevent the mobile station receiving full service in the mobile communications network.
Patent GB-2319290-A (GB)
Title: Swivelling device for a liquid crystal display monitor
Inventor: CHO CHANG HO
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: A swiveling device for an LCD monitor is disclosed. In the swiveling device, two arcuate shoulder ribs R1, R2 are symmetrically formed on the inside wall of a stand part's depressed seat 7A at predetermined positions. Meanwhile, two arcuate flanges R3, R4 are formed on the outside edge of a bush 8A provided on a top member 8 of the stand, with two notches being formed between the two flanges and allowing the shoulder ribs R1, R2 to pass through prior to movably engaging with the flanges R3, R4. The flanges R3, R4 are thus caught by the ribs R1, R2 and effectively distribute the leaning weight of the display part 5 when the display part 5 is tilted downward with the center of gravity of the part leaning toward a user.
Patent GB-2314414-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing seismic data to obtain the travel time curve
Inventor: SONNELAND LARS
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 1996-04-29
Abstract: A polarity of seismic traces are arranged in order of increasing offset and features therein are analysed so as to identify corresponding features in each of the curves. The travel time to each of the features is derived in order to extract an actual travel time curve (32) as a function of offset.
Patent GB-2317778-A (GB)
Title: Endoscope
Inventor: LUCEY PAUL V
IPC: A61B1/05
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: This invention is an apparatus for viewing a region comprising a hollow member (12) elongated between a proximal end and a distal end configured to be inserted into the region, an optical element (16) disposed in the distal end, and an image detector (22) disposed adjacent to the optical element. The optical element (16) and the image detector (22) are arranged for relative rotation. The apparatus is particularly well suited for use in an endoscope, and in particular with an endoscope having an off axis field of view (26).
Patent GB-2334852-A (GB)
Title: Automatic connections manager
Inventor: MANN JASON WARREN
IPC: H04L45/24
Filed: 1998-02-27
Abstract: A system for computing connection definitions comprising a route of network elements and links and timeslots for implementing the connection on the route's links. The system may utilize existing applications for generating routes between a source and destination node in a generic network and existing applications for finding timeslots on the route. In order to use existing applications, the system comprises management components for converting input/output data to the applications. The system presents a user with a list of possible connection definitions for connection requests, allowing the user to select which connection definition to implement. The system may be used for planning initial connections in a network or for adding connections in a network in which connections are already implemented.
Patent GB-2319474-A (GB)
Title: Anti-viral agents
Inventor: AYUKO WASHINGTON ODUR
IPC: A61K31/525
Filed: 1994-10-19
Abstract: Various flavin derivatives are disclosed for administration to mammalian subjects as an anti-viral agent. Riboflavin and riboflavin derivatives are given as particular examples which may be preferred.
Patent GB-2329551-A (GB)
Title: Operator connection system
Inventor: OKAMOTO YOSHIYA
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: An operator connection system (100) in which a telephone call from a customer (200) having called previously is connected to an operator (170) who has previously served the particular customer (200), as far as possible. The operator connection system (100) comprises an exchange (110) for receiving calls from customers (200), a server (120) for acquiring the calling subscriber number of each of the calls from the exchange (110) through a CTI link (115), a customer database (130) for storing the information items of the customers (200) and operators (170) therein, a plurality of client computers (150), and a private network (140). The server (120) acquires the calling subscriber number of the call of the customer (200), and searches for the customer information corresponding to the number and the operator (170) having ever served the particular customer (200). Further, the server (120) searches for a telephone set (160) and the client computer (150) which are allocated to the specified operator (170), and it commands the exchange (110) to bring the telephone set (160) of the specified operator (170) and that (190) of the particular customer (200) into line connection. Also, it causes the client computer (150) to display the customer information.
Patent GB-2326420-A (GB)
Title: A metallic coating composition
Inventor: TERADA SADAO
IPC: B05D5/06
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: A metallic coating composition contains bright pigments in the form of metal flakes produced by finely dividing a vapor-deposited metal layer. A metallic coating 2 may be applied over a base coating layer 1; a clear topcoat layer 3 may be applied over the metallic coating layer to obtain a surface metallic luster.
Patent GB-2338820-A (GB)
Title: Driving magnetic recording heads
Inventor: BRENNAN MARTIN JOHN
IPC: G11B5/027
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: A recording head (10) can be driven almost directly by a digital chip (21). The present invention proposes a method for recording on a magnetic medium using apparatus in which the analogue magnetic recording head (10) is driven not by a filtered and amplified analogue signal derived from a digital signal but instead by the digital signal itself - specifically, by a stream of discrete two-level digital values (25) rather than a continuous analogue waveform. The magnetic recording and playback processes serves to average-out these digital values and result in a recording equivalent to the analogue process without requiring any mixed signal (analogue and digital) processing. The apparatus consists of a digital IC which outputs directly to a 1-bit DAC or analogue switch, this signal being used directly to drive an inductance type magnetic recording head.
Patent GB-2343133-A (GB)
Title: Dressing grinding wheels
Inventor: STEPHEN ALAN CHALMERS
IPC: B24B1/00
Filed: 1998-09-09
Abstract: A grinding wheel 1 is dressed by bringing its periphery into contact with the periphery of the dressing wheel 2. The dressing wheel is first rotated in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the grinding wheel prior to or during grinding of a work-piece 3 in order to achieve a rough cut in which relatively large amounts of stock are removed from the work-piece. Then the dressing wheel is rotated in the same direction of rotation as that of the grinding wheel prior to or during the grinding of the work-piece so that a smooth surface finish is achieved. The method allows for an efficient grinding operation in which the operation cycle time and surface finish of the work-piece are optimised.
Patent GB-2344552-A (GB)
Title: Tape Cutter
Inventor: KOHN ALAN DANIEL
IPC: B26B27/00
Filed: 1998-12-11
Abstract: A cutting implement/tape cutter comprising a hollow body of a shape to fit over a finger or thumb. Attached to the closed end or integral with it is a blade or other tool.
Patent GB-2334053-A (GB)
Title: Percussion boring machine with hard contacting surfaces
Inventor: HESSE ALFONS
IPC: B25D17/06
Filed: 1999-02-08
Abstract: A percussion boring machine comprises a striking piston (3) pneumatically or hydraulically reciprocated in a housing (1) having a front (13) and rear (18, figure 1) striking face wherein at least the front striking face (13) has a higher hardness than the housing. The face itself may be hardened, or it may be provided with an insert. The piston (3) may also have hardened striking faces (16). The front striking face (13) may be provided with a through passage for the rear end of a tool (10) movably guided on the tip of the machine. The piston (3) may be move along a control pipe (6, figure 1) and then contact and impart its energy to internal collar (7). There is a stop ring (8, figure 1) at the rear of the housing with a compressed air hose. The housing may comprise front and rear parts welded together.
Patent GB-2348725-A (GB)
Title: Device for monitoring a person in their home
Inventor: DOUGHTY KEVIN
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 1999-04-07
Abstract: The challenge of maintaining a person's independence in the community is difficult when that person suffers from confusion or the early stages of dementia. The risk of accident of accident becomes very high due to the loss of cognitive function and ability to recognise dangers. This risk may be further increased if the individual tends to wander outside the home during the hours of darkness when there will be few people about to provide help. It is therefore necessary to advise confused people not to go out at night and, if they do go out, inform the relevant authorities or carers so that they can be brought back home. The present invention is an integrated and intelligent device based on sensors which is installed in the home rather than on the person. Consequently, it is not related to the electronic tags employed to restrict the movements of prisoners who have released from jail prematurely. This device comprises a plurality of sensors to detect movement close to the exit door. According to the sequence of detection by the sensors and to the time of day or other programmed parameters, the device provides reminders that the person should not go out. If they do go out then this is action is also detected by the sensors and, when appropriate, is used to inform carers. The device is particularly suited to application with a community alarm telephone system.
Patent GB-2337630-A (GB)
Title: Instrument panel
Inventor: HUGHES PETER CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: G09F19/18
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: An instrument panel is described which avoids expensive electromechanical instruments. Instead, a back projector system casts an image on a translucent layer (22). Bezels (30) and manual controls can be mounted thereon without affecting the display. The panel is particularly suitable for simulators. The translucent layer (22) is mounted on a supporting structure in the form of a plate (20) which may include apertures (24) through which the image may be projected. The translucent layer (22) may be screen printed or otherwise provided with markings.
Patent GB-2338340-A (GB)
Title: Method of fabricating deflection aperture array e.g.for electron beam exposure apparatus; wet etching
Inventor: MARUYAMA SHIGERU
IPC: H01J37/04
Filed: 1999-06-09
Abstract: A method for fabricating a deflection aperture array having deflection electrodes adjacent each aperture, e.g. a blanking aperture array for electron beam lithography, comprises forming a wiring pattern 305 on a substrate 301 of a wafer, covering the pattern with a dielectric layer 306, forming recesses 303 in the substrate in positions corresponding to the apertures, forming contact holes to expose parts of the wiring pattern, depositing a conductive film pattern 308 (fig 7L) over the dielectric layer and in the contact holes, using the conductive film pattern as an electrode to form the deflection electrodes 309 by plating, removing the conductive film 308 and then wet etching to remove part of the back of the substrate 301 opposite the recesses 303 so that apertures are formed through the substrate as in fig 9B. By removing the conductive film before wet etching, contamination of the finished array is reduced. A jig 51 for wet etching is described (fig 12B), the jig sealing the surface of the wafer 44 which is not to be etched in a gas filled chamber 53 so that it is not exposed to the etching liquid. The pressure in the chamber 53 may be controlled in response to the output of a sensor 64 to prevent the wafer breaking. Alternatively, the chamber may communicate with the atmosphere. Change in the pressure is one of several techniques described which be used to detect the endpoint of the etching.
Patent GB-2342201-A (GB)
Title: Ranking display method for game machine
Inventor: IIJIMA TSUYOSHI
IPC: A63F13/35
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: In a ranking display method for a game machine, when a score along with an E mail address is inputted from a personal computer (2), a server (1) stores the inputted score and E mail address, and when there is a change in ranking of score, the server (1) transmits a message by E mail to the corresponding personal computer (2).