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Patent GB-2279246-A (GB)
Title: A sheet-supporting stand
Inventor: POTTER DAVID JOHN
IPC: A47B97/08
Filed: 1994-06-06
Abstract: A portable ground-engaging self-balancing sheet-supporting stand - for example, an artist's easel - comprising: two or more legs; at least one of which is length-adjustable so as to enable the angle of the stand relative to the ground to be varied; a carriage area where a sheet or sheets can be supported; and means on the stand allowing said carriage area to be adjustable in height and collapsible into a so-called "flat-pack" form; and characterised in that the means for adjusting the splay of the or each of the said legs and the means for adjusting the height of said carriage area are situated at substantially the same point on said sheet-supporting stand. The sheet carriage may have opposed clamping jaws, and the whole stand may be provided with one or more wheels or skids. Elastic cords may also be provided to hold sheets in place. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284892-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical Measurements
Inventor: DOBSON JOHN VINCENT
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 1994-09-13
Abstract: In a multi-sensor flow-through apparatus for measuring electrochemically the concentration of a plurality of chemical species in solution, wherein the apparatus comprises a plurality of channels 16a, 16b ... each channel having at least one cell 2 for measuring the preselected species, a digital control means 10, 11 is provided to apply to each cell a preselected potential which is different for at least two cells so that the deposition of a species is varied within a cell. The control means is also adapted to determine the presence and magnitude of each species, and interpret and display the concentration information. In the embodiment relating to anodic stripping voltammetry using a mercury drop technique, the solution to be tested enters at 15 and passes through the reagent system 3 to cells 2, the waste reagent being pumped away 8, 9. Each sample channel 16a, 16b is provided with a valve controlled by means 13 thereby regulating reagents and mercury ions passing to the cells.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283095-A (GB)
Title: Signalling means employing lanthanide ions
Inventor: SAMMES PETER GEORGE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1994-09-23
Abstract: Homogeneous assays for determining polynucleotide analytes are disclosed. The analyte is detected by a process wherein the binding of a complementary probe to the analyte allows the binding of an intercalating agent or a groove binder. The complementary probe and duplex binder carry different partners of a ligand-to-metal energy transfer system which comprises an energy donor and an energy acceptor. Figure 1 illustrates an embodiment wherein probe DNA is linked to a chelator e.g. EDTA, DTPA, DCTA and the intercalator is linked to a sensitiser. The chelator and sensitiser form a complex around a lanthanide ion e.g. europium, terbium, samarium, dysposium. The system is irradiated with light which can be selectively absorbed by the sensitiser and which can efficiently donate its energy to the lanthanide ion because the metal ion is chelated to the sensitiser. The delayed luminescence of the lanthanide ion marks the binding of the probe to the analyte. Also disclosed are duplex binders linked to (a) sensitisers, (b) chelating agents and (c) energy transfer acceptors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285513-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the testing of fabrics
Inventor: REPPER D M
IPC: G01N33/36
Filed: 1992-04-16
Abstract: A fabric tester comprises a hinged support plate 11 and six abrading tables 12a to 12f. Fabric samples are placed in known standard sample holders which are mounted in apertures 13a to 13f in the support plate 11, and the samples contact the abrading tables 12a to 12f, when the plate 11 is moved from its raised position to its working position (Figure 1). The raised position permits user access to the fabric samples and to the abrading tables 12a to 12f. In use, the support plate 11 is caused to move in a repetitive, cyclic motion by balls (55, figures 5 and 6) mounted on rotating members 16 engaging grooved members 18a - 18c so that the samples are caused to suffer wear by being repeatedly rubbed against the abrading tables 12a to 12f. Each table has a respective counter 19a - 19f, and includes a clamping ring (31, figure 3) with a bayonet connection to a support (32) for an abradant material (35). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296854-A (GB)
Title: Protective facemask
Inventor: COLEMAN PETER BARRY
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 1995-01-16
Abstract: A protective facemask comprises a shield (10) of plastics material adapted to protect the face of a wearer and being supported in an operative position by goggles (11) worn by the wearer. Various means are described, preferably detachable, for securing the face shield to the front of the frame of the goggles. The shield may be transparent or at least partly opaque.
Patent GB-2299625-A (GB)
Title: Recirculating hydraulic system
Inventor: HARTLE KEVIN JOHN
IPC: F15B21/044
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: A hydraulic system including a re-circulation flow loop including a hydraulic pump 12 and an actuator 14 in fluid communication via a high pressure feed line 16 and a low pressure return line 18, the system further including an air separator 30 in fluid communication with the low pressure line for removing air from hydraulic fluid flowing along said re-circulation loop. The system may also include a variable volume flexible walled container 60 which is communication with the line 18 so as to define a volume buffer to accommodate for increases or decreases in the volume of hydraulic fluid within the system.
Patent GB-2300031-A (GB)
Title: Retainer for a blind rivet nut assembly
Inventor: SMITH DANIEL ROBIN
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 1995-04-21
Abstract: A blind rivet nut assembly 2, 7 is retained by passing a resilient adaptor 10 in to a hole 21 in a second workpiece 20, the blind rivet nut 2 is passed through a hole in a first workpiece 30, the threaded rivet mandrel 7 is pulled to set the blind rivet nut 2, and the threaded mandrel 7 is screwed into the blind rivet nut 2 to releasably secure the workpieces together.
Patent GB-2302087-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus
Inventor: PUNCHER PHILLIP
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 1995-06-09
Abstract: Dispensing apparatus for dispensing a liquid product from a container 1 into a bottle 2, which is mounted on an upwardly biassed height adjustable plate 3. The bottle opening 4 abuts a container opening located in mounting means 5. The container 1 comprises a cylinder 6 closeable at one end by valve means and closeable at its other end by a piston 9. The valve means comprises a nozzle 8 with an operatively connected actuation member 41 and a closure cap 35. The actuation member is movable between a closed position and a plurality of open positions by a detent pawl located on the mounting means 5. A piston actuating rod 10 is connected to an upwardly biassed control shaft 12, which may be lowered or raised by the belt system 14-18. In use the piston actuating rod exerts pressure via the piston base 25 on the contents of the container 1, thereby allowing the contents to be discharged into the bottle 2.
Patent GB-2304712-A (GB)
Title: Complex
Inventor: AL-ALLAF TALA A K
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 1995-09-11
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel platinum complex of the * small Greek beta *-carboline alkaloid (harmaline) having the formula: wherein DMSO is dimethyl sulphoxide, coordinated with platinum via sulphur. The invention relates to methods of preparation, characterization and method for treating malignant tumours in animals, comprising parenterally administering to an animal affected with a malignant tumour.
Patent GB-2300009-A (GB)
Title: Foundations for poor soils
Inventor: BAIKOFF EUGENE M A
IPC: E01C3/00
Filed: 1995-10-10
Abstract: A buoyant foundation for poor soils comprises a base layer formed from individual elements of a foamed synthetic plastics material and an upper layer 30 of aggregate or settable cementitious material such as concrete. The upper surface of the upper layer 30 is substantially horizontal surface for supporting an applied structure. The elements 20 transmit the load of the applied structure directly to the soil of a prepared site. Preferably, the synthetic plastics material of the elements 20 is polyurethane or polystyrene. The combined weight of the foundation, the applied structure and any dynamic loads gives an overall displacement weight which is no greater than the weight of the displaced soil material (water and soil combined). Neutral buoyancy stormwater drains and methods of forming buoyant foundations are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2306940-A (GB)
Title: Pallet Stripper
Inventor: ALLEN GEOFFREY ALFRED
IPC: B23P19/04
Filed: 1995-11-10
Abstract: A device for disassembling pallets (31, Fig 4) comprises a platen 23 which can be raised and lowered to support a pallet at a suitable height adjacent to an anvil 6. A stripping blade 7 mounted on a pair of threaded drive rods 9 can be driven horizontally towards the anvil 6 to remove nailed strips (35) from the pallet. Preferably, the platen 23 is raised or lowered via threaded rod 25 and parallel links 62, 64. The apparatus is provided in a framework (1, Fig 1) with support legs 2.
Patent GB-2299189-A (GB)
Title: Carry lookaheader for full-adder circuit
Inventor: JUNG HUY CHAN
IPC: G06F7/508
Filed: 1996-03-25
Abstract: A full-adder circuit for n -bit inputs comprises n full-adders (Fig 5) each adding bit values A i , B i of a respective significance i to generate output bits P i , and G i . The circuit also comprises a carry lookaheader implemented in one shared logic circuit to receive the output bits from each adder and a carry enable signal C o and to transfer generated carry-in bits C i to each next-higher-significance adder. The number of transistors Q used in the lookaheader is minimised by their being common to the generation of plural carry-in bits. Also, the maximum carry generation delay path is shortened, thereby enhancing data processing speed.
Patent GB-2299824-A (GB)
Title: Assembling motor vehicle doors
Inventor: HISANO MASAYA
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: A door main body (1) is assembled by connecting an inner panel (11) to a door panel. A window pane assembly (2) is assembled by mounting into a guide frame a window pane (24) and a power transmission mechanism for vertically moving the window pane (24). This guide frame is made by integrating an upper sash (21) and a pair of front and rear lower sashes (22, 22). The window pane assembly (2) is inserted into the door main body (1) through an upper edge opening portion of the door main body (1). The window pane assembly (2) is fixed to the door main body (1) in a condition in which the upper sash (21) is positioned in a top of the door main body (1).
Patent GB-2306764-A (GB)
Title: Cathode for electron tube
Inventor: KIM GEUN-BAE
IPC: H01J1/20
Filed: 1996-05-02
Abstract: A cathode for an electron tube comprises a base metal 2 containing nickel as a major component and an electron-emissive material layer 1 which is formed on the base metal and comprises an alkaline earth metal oxide including barium oxide as its main component, wherein the electron-emissive material layer further comprises a lanthanum-magnesium-manganese oxide. The cathode of the present invention is fully interchangeable with conventional oxide cathodes and has a longer lifetime and an improved cut-off drift characteristic.
Patent GB-2306247-A (GB)
Title: semiconductor device
Inventor: ARNONE DONALD DOMINIC
IPC: H01L25/16
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: An electro-optical semiconductor resonant tunneling device structure which can be configured to detect electro-magnetic radiation comprises a highly doped first terminal 3 formed on the upper surface of a semiconductor substrate 1. A gate 7, is formed overlying the first terminal 3. A pit is etched into the gate 7, and a plurality of layers are formed overlying the relief of the patterned base layers 13. The gate 7 surrounds the layers though which transport occurs. A second terminal 31 is formed overlying the structure. To enhance a detected electro-magnetic radiation signal coupling means such as an antenna or a diffraction grating 33 are provided. The device can be configured as an electro-optical memory when used in conjunction with a LED on a laser with a coupling waveguide (117) to excite carriers into trapped states in the quantum well (figure 9).
Patent GB-2305895-A (GB)
Title: Multi-hull vessel for servicing mollusc cultivations or fish cages
Inventor: ADAMS HAMISH
IPC: A01K61/54
Filed: 1996-10-03
Abstract: A self-propelled vessel 31 for servicing mollusc cultivations or fish cages has an access bridge 43 (17)(fig.2) supported between two floatation pontoons each provided with an outboard motor 44,45, the vessel also having a variable height chair 46 movably supported on rails 52. In use, the access bridge may straddle a mussel cultivation (comprising cultivation ropes 38 suspended from head ropes 32 supported by barrels 33 and connected to a buoy 35 via a bridle 34) or overhang a fish cage (11)(fig.3). The mussel cultivation may provide a wave barrier and the floatation barrels 33 may be attached to the head ropes by means of a barrel seat arrangement (58)(fig.4). In an alternative form (fig. 2) the vessel has angled bows provided with solid rubber or air-filled fenders (20). The bridge may comprise a steel grillage and removable guard rails.
Patent GB-2318740-A (GB)
Title: Solid golf balls
Inventor: OHSUMI SHUNJI
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: A solid golf ball comprises a solid core having a three-layered structure composed of an inner layer, an intermediate layer and an outer layer, and a coating. In a first aspect the intermediate layer has a JISC-C hardness of 50 to 80 and the outer layer has a higher hardness than the intermediate layer. In a second aspect the inner layer has a JISC-C hardness of 40 to 90, the intermediate layer has a JISC-C hardness of 50 to 80 and the outer layer has a JISC-C hardness of not less than 65.
Patent GB-2312847-A (GB)
Title: Device for relief of perineal and/or rectal trauma
Inventor: STEEN MARY
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 1997-05-12
Abstract: The device comprises a housing formed from edge-sealed first and second layers 4,6 or 14,16 and containing a gel-like or fluid material 22 of high thermal capacity. Such material, which may particularly comprise hydroxy ethyl cellulose together with an anti-freeze and/or an antibiotic, remains pliable when cooled and the device can also have an occluding and cushioning effect on an open wound to which it is applied. The device may include winged portions 24,26 bearing adhesive 29.
Patent GB-2326018-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic matrix display devices
Inventor: BEETESON JOHN STUART
IPC: H01J29/68
Filed: 1997-06-07
Abstract: In a magnetic matrix display device comprising a cathode 20, grids 71,72, a magnet 140 having a two-dimensional array of channels 160, anode 30 and a phosphor coating 150 made up of a plurality of pixels, electrons passing through the channels are directed to the pixels by arrays of first and second deflection anodes 302,304. In order to reduce the capacitance of the anodes, each array is divided into number of groups (fig 5), with each group being driven by a respective driver. The grids 71,72, which are arranged in orthogonal rows and columns, have holes corresponding to the entrances to the channels. The holes in one grid may be of a different size to those in the other grid. The capacitance associated with each grid may also be reduced by narrowing them in regions between the channel entrances. A current sensor may be combined with one of the grids. Other aspects of the invention relate to the use of a polyimide coating for the grids, the use of a compliant mounting and adjustment for a grid assembly and the provision of an illuminated border for the display.
Patent GB-2314847-A (GB)
Title: N-substituted maleimide-acrylic cop[olymers for photoresists
Inventor: JUNG JAE CHANG
IPC: C08F222/40
Filed: 1997-06-23
Abstract: A copolymer of maleimide derivative and acrylic acid, represented by Formula I, is of high etch resistance and thermal resistance and can be used for photoresist in submicrolithography.
Patent GB-2314538-A (GB)
Title: Steering reaction torque apparatus.
Inventor: BOHNER HUBERT
IPC: B62D113/00
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: A torque is produced in an input member (1, Fig. 1) not mechanically linked to the steering. A shaft 30 connected to steering wheel (1) has a section formed as a pinion which interacts with a rack 31 that forms part of a piston rod linking two pistons 39 a, b. The pistons are slidable on sleeves 42, 44 and are forced apart by helical spring 40. Rotation of the shaft causes the rod to slide in one of the pistons and the other piston to move and compress the spring to provide a reaction torque. The resultant torque may be adjusted by an electric motor on the shaft or by the action of pressure fluid on the pistons. Arrangements include the spring/piston assembly lying across (Fig. 2) or along (Fig. 5) the shaft. Torque may also be provided by the end of a sprung piston rolling on an eccentric disc.
Patent GB-2328218-A (GB)
Title: Polyconductive material.
Inventor: BERESFORD DAVID
IPC: C22C32/00
Filed: 1997-08-15
Abstract: A polyconductive material is formed by the repeated superheating to approximately 1000C and supercooling to approximatley -20'C of brass or bronze powder with graphite powder, initially without and finally in the presence of orthoboric acid and other impurities not greater than 1% to form a polyconductive material for the manufacture of magnetic quantum phase disturbance devices.
Patent GB-2319193-A (GB)
Title: Multi-cylinder pipette
Inventor: TELIMAA JUHA
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: In a pipette having a set of at least three cylinders arranged in a row for use with a multi-well sample plate, the set is assembled from separate elements, at least one of which is a multi-cylinder element 14 having at least two cylinders (15, Fig 3). The corresponding two pistons 18 are formed from separate members which are joined at their upper end 20 or (Fig 8) are separate but bridged by a common operating member (33).
Patent GB-2331261-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with depth markings
Inventor: CLARK GARY SPENCER
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 1997-11-18
Abstract: A drill bit comprises a shaft 1 with a drill head 2. Along the shaft 1 are a plurality of marks 3 which serve to indicate the depth to which the drill has penetrated. The marks may comprise a series of grooves or may take the form of inked markings or may be a series of metallic bands that are soldered or welded to the shaft.
Patent GB-2319534-A (GB)
Title: Electric coils : winding wire : bonding
Inventor: FIDI WERNER
IPC: H01F41/066
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: Lacquered wire, which may be of any cross-section and insulated, is wound into electric coils, and the lacquer is softened by heating precisely at the point of winding, using possibly a gas flame or a focused laser beam. Wire tensioning ensures optimum packing of the windings. The lacquer fills hollows in, and bonds, the wound coils, which may be used for microphones, headsets or loudspeakers.
Patent GB-2319832-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator
Inventor: MADIGAN JOHN
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: A forced air blending ventilator (10), for environmental temperature and/or humidity conditioning of an enclosure (12), such as an agricultural crop (in particular potato) store, uses a housing (11) with peripheral side vane (31, 32, 33, 35) and end vane (34) assemblies, controlled cooperatively by motorised actuators (28, 29), in response to control signals from a remote sensor (14), to achieve regulated re-circulation and selective air admixture.
Patent GB-2325543-A (GB)
Title: Multi-user game system
Inventor: SINGHAL SANDEEP K
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: Disclosed is an object-orientated game management system which enables games developers to design games using a platform-independent object model without needing to concern themselves with the details of multi-user communications management. An object is created (lobby session - 400) which manages the creation of and access to a multiple user game session (406). A server (lobby server - 402) maintains a list of available games and details of those participants currently partaking in those games. From the game session (406) users can either create a game session of their own at a central location (410), whence they simultaneously create a client session for themselves (408), or can join in with pre-existing sessions (414) by invoking client objects (412) to manage their access to that game.
Patent GB-2335943-A (GB)
Title: Securing device
Inventor: DICKINSON MICHAEL CECIL
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: A securing device (10) to secure a brake drum (14) and a wheel (16) to a hub (12) comprises a stud (18) located in the hub (12) by means of splines. The stud (18) has an expandable portion (20) and a frusto-conical plug (26) is located internally of the expandable portion (20). A housing (30) supports means (34) to draw the plug (26) into the expandable portion (20).
Patent GB-2337148-A (GB)
Title: Digital traffic signal device
Inventor: LEE HSIN-KUO
IPC: G08G1/096
Filed: 1998-05-06
Abstract: A digital traffic signal device (1) has a rear cover (102), a front cover (101) coupling with the rear cover (102), a solar energy collector panel (13), a control electric circuit board, a solar energy electric circuit board, a traffic signal display portion (11) using green LEDs 111 and red/green LEDs 112, and a digital display portion (12) giving a count-down of the time to the next light change.
Patent GB-2326090-A (GB)
Title: Separable beds
Inventor: PERRY ROGER STEWART
IPC: A47C17/32
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: A bed base comprises two separate units (10 and 11), each of which includes a pair of triangular, ground-engaging support members (12) between which extends a generally horizontal frame (13). Each frame (13) includes parallel angle-section side members (14) and slats (16) extending between the side members (14) to provide mattress support formations. The two units (10 and 11) can be used separately as single bed bases or, with one unit (11) inverted and stacked on top of the other unit (10), the two units together can be used as a base for a single bed.
Patent GB-2332828-A (GB)
Title: Emergency location system and method
Inventor: STEWART ARTHUR L
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: An emergency location system and method for determining the location of a caller sending an emergency signal without utilizing the bandwidth of the calling system. The system is readily attached to existing telephone, radio-telephone, and similar communicating devices through existing detachable battery packs. Detection of the need to send the locating signal may be based on automatic detection of a predetermined dialing sequence or through a dedicated switch (i.e., a "panic switch") or both.
Patent GB-2336022-A (GB)
Title: Edit processing audio-visual data
Inventor: WEAVER DALE MATTHEW
IPC: G11B27/034
Filed: 1999-03-25
Abstract: Audio data and visual data are processed by providing storage devices (211, 212) for storing digital samples which are then read in response to edit events defined by a timeline (352, 353). Active audio tracks are processed in real time and an event, such as a cross-fade, defined by a single track that requires two interacting tracks of material, is identified. The location of events within available tracks is re-arranged so as to reduce the total number of active tracks required during playback. In effect, events are transferred to blank regions of existing tracks, thereby allowing both of the interacting tracks of cross-fades to be read without requiring additional track capacity during playback. In this way, an event defined by two interacting tracks is processed without requiring additional processing capacity.