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Patent GB-2307870-A (GB)
Title: Toy beetle
Inventor: WONG TAK-KO
IPC: A63H15/00
Filed: 1995-12-06
Abstract: A toy beetle which travels down a vertical surface under the influence of gravity has four movable limbs 17, 18, 19 and 20, which are arranged in pairs at opposite ends of an axle that is rotatable about a transverse axis of the beetle. Sticky materials 21, 22, 23 and 24 at the ends of the limb adhere temporarily to the vertical surface in use. According to the orientation of the beetle with respect to the vertical the beetle will either, in somewhat random fashion, walk or tumble down the surface. The limbs 17, 18 lie in a different plane to that of limbs 19, 20. The axle may be provided with a flexible coupling (Figure 10) to enhance random movement. The sticky materials may be preformed as inserts (34), to fit into eyelets (33, Figure 13) at the extremities of the limbs.
Patent GB-2297695-A (GB)
Title: Swimming flipper
Inventor: FRANCIOSA ALESSANDRO
IPC: A63B31/11
Filed: 1996-01-19
Abstract: A swimming flipper has a shoe region 2 on a V-shape vane 3 extending from the shoe region. The V shape varies in cross section down the vane, becoming more accentuated towards its free end. The vane 3 has ribs 6-10 to assist rigidity and control flow of fluid over the vane. The shape also varies between the forward and return strokes in use, to reduce resistance to the latter. Central rib 6 has a maximum height near the shoe portion and this reduces to zero at the free end of the vane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309430-A (GB)
Title: A  lockable ring binder
Inventor: LAW CHUN CHEUNG
IPC: B42F13/22
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: The binder comprises a pair of plates pivotable about all outer edge, each mounting ring halves 14. Opening and closing of the binder is controlled by means of a longitudinally-slidable member 16. The rings are opened by moving the control member 16 outwardly so that the crossbar 38 of the control member rides up a sloping surface or a pair of hemispherical protrusions 42 on the underside of the plates.
Patent GB-2310076-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring radioactive deacy products
Inventor: HENSHAW DENIS LEE
IPC: G01T1/167
Filed: 1996-02-06
Abstract: Radioactive decay products, particularly radon daughter nuclei emitting * small Greek alpha *-particles, are attracted by electric fields and in consequence can be detected in the region of devices which produce electric fields, e.g. domestic or industrial electric equipment, or overhead power lines. In an embodiment, an insulated wire 2 connected to the mains, has an * small Greek alpha *-particle detector 6 attached, made of poly-allyl-diglycol carbonate plastic. The detector may be developed after 100-200 hours to measure the number of * small Greek alpha *-particles detected (Figures 2a and 2b) e.g. particles from 218 Po, 216 Po and 220 Rn.
Patent GB-2314552-A (GB)
Title: Compartmented carrier bag for bottles
Inventor: PENNEY DELMUND ALLSOPP
IPC: B65D30/22
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: A plastic bag suitable for carrying bottles has a single central compartment (4) extending in a median plane of the bag and plural end compartments (5) distributed across the median plane. The end compartments (5) can be made by creating a re-entrant fold (13) of the bag wall and joining it to the inside of the side wall at an upright join corresponding to the end of the central compartment. Handles (22) can be provided at the top of the central compartment walls. The bag is particularly suitable for carrying bottles.
Patent GB-2306961-A (GB)
Title: Production and purification of cathepsin L for X-ray crystallography
Inventor: GORDON ROBERT DOUGLAS
IPC: C12N9/64
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: Cathepsin L is a thiol protease and produced by cloning human epithelial cell DNA into E. coli using a secretion vector. The proenzyme is secreted into the periplasmic space of the E. coli and purified to a high specific activity (at least 40.000 nmoles/min/mg). The purified, correctly folded enzyme was crystallised and X-ray coordinates determined for use in rational drug design.
Patent GB-2319247-A (GB)
Title: An insulating refractory type material
Inventor: MANN IAN JAMES
IPC: C04B35/636
Filed: 1996-11-09
Abstract: An insulating refractory type material comprises a crystalline relict of a structure which comprised one or more non-ceramic fibres selected from glass fibres and mineral fibres, one or more reactive additives, and a binder/flocculation system. The material is manufactured by a method comprising  (1) mixing one or more non-ceramic fibres selected from glass fibres and mineral fibres in a suspension fluid with one or more reactive additives to produce a slurry; (2) flocculating the mixture with a binder/flocculation system comprising one or more components; (3) forming a shaped product by drawing the suspension fluid off through a shaping tool, (4) drying the shaped product; and (5) firing the shaped product to convert it into a crystalline relict.
Patent GB-2319696-A (GB)
Title: Call registration/paging system with high power downlink signal
Inventor: CHAMBERS PAUL
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 1996-11-20
Abstract: In a mobile communications system 10, a message is sent to a mobile terminal 16 which transmits an acknowledgement signal if the message is received. If the system 10 does not detect an acknowledgement signal, it transmits another, higher powered, notification signal to the mobile terminal 16 to inform it that an attempt was made to send the message. When the mobile terminal 16 has received a notification signal, and subsequently comes within range of lower margin signals from the system, it sends a registration signal to the system. The system may then retransmit the message to the mobile terminal 16. Alternatively, the high margin signal may be used to transmit a shortened version of the message, thereby conserving energy at the transmitting station, but still proving the user with the necessary information. May be used for setting up calls, short message services (SMS) or acknowledge-back paging.
Patent GB-2313156-A (GB)
Title: Controlling supply of auxiliary water to the intake of an i.c. engine
Inventor: HSU CHIH-CHENG
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 1996-05-16
Abstract: The auxiliary water supply system, particularly for a gasoline engine 100, comprises a large water tank 12 feeding a small water tank 14 which supplies water to the engine 100 via a valve 18, a manual regulator 20 and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) device 24. The valve 18 is controlled by a control unit 50 so that water is supplied when signals representing water level in tank 12, engine speed and engine temperature exceed respective preset values. Combustion efficiency, exhaust pollution and service life are improved.
Patent GB-2319907-A (GB)
Title: Dc-dc converter with protection circuit
Inventor: ZEE KUM YOONG
IPC: H02H7/12
Filed: 1996-12-02
Abstract: A dc-dc converter 1 has switching means 11, 12 each with a drive electrode 13, 14 connected to polarisation means 49, 50. The switching means are to switch on and off a current from a dc source 2 and circulating in windings 17, 18, 5 of transformers 6, 7 of the converter. A protection circuit 24 is connected to means 44 for detecting the value of current circulating in one of the windings 4, 5, 15, 19, 23 of the transformers. Outputs 47, 48 of the circuit 24 are connected to the drive electrode 13, 14 of the switching means 11, 12. The protection circuit 24 may be a bistable circuit or thyristor connected transistors (25, 26 Fig 2) that will lower the voltage at its output 47, 48 in a permanent way if an over current is detected, thus switching off the switching means 11, 12. The dc-dc converter may be used in a TV or monitor.
Patent GB-2309839-A (GB)
Title: Loss of lock detector for master timing generator
Inventor: DALY WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: H03L7/095
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: A digital loss of lock detection (LLD) device for a phase looked loop (PLL) generates a locked frequency signal synchronized with a reference frequency signal. The LLD comprises first to fifth latching means 21-24,27 for detecting when the reference clock failed high/low, when the locked clock failed high/low and when the reference clock is outside the tracking range of the PLL. The first to fifth latching means provide respectively a first to fifth error signals for each type of the above faults.
Patent GB-2323200-A (GB)
Title: Coin validator
Inventor: WAITE TIMOTHY PETER
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 1997-02-24
Abstract: An oval-shaped sensor 16 is used to measure the material content of the outer ring of a bimetallic coin 2, the coil being mounted on a ferrite whose inner diameter is wider than the core of the bimetallic coin so that eddy currents are confined to the outer ring. A thickness sensor 18 may be mounted within the oval sensor, and a separate coil 14 is used for measuring the material content of the core. The thickness sensor may also be used for measuring material down to a different depth, for validating clad coins. The oval sensor is used also for diameter measurement.
Patent GB-2313207-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre connector with engagement mechanism which enables release
Inventor: ROBERTSON BRUCE ELPHINSTON
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: An optical fibre device has a recess allowing a through connector 18 to be connected to an optical connector 10 and an engagement mechanism which enables the release of the through connector. A connector 22 can also be connected to the through connector 18. The engagement mechanism may have at least one moveable arm 60 which is normally biased away from the optical connector 10 but moved to engage the optical connector to enable the release of the through connector 18. The optical connector 10 may be held in a support part 40 which may be pivotable through three positions, the home position (figure 3), the middle release position (figure 7) and the open position (figure 4). In the middle release position the moveable arm 60 may be moved by a ball bearing 64. The arm (86, figure 10) can be moved by depressing a release button (84, figure 10).
Patent GB-2313026-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for multiple access over randomized slots with collision detection in a cable telephone system
Inventor: CORRIGAN RICHARD JAMES
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1996-11-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus in a communications system (100) for providing communications units (134) access therein in which the communications system (100) includes a cable distribution network (106) with a base communications unit (102) and a number of downstream communications units (134) all connected thereto. A plurality of channels are used to transmit data between the base communications unit (102 and the downstream communications units (134). A first set of channels are used primarily for access in the communications system (100) and a second set of channels are used for transmitting data within the communications system (100) after access has been gained. A mechanism is provided for handling collisions in transmissions between the downstream communications units (134) to the base communications unit (102) in attempting to gain access to the communications system (100)
Patent GB-2316742-A (GB)
Title: Precision angle indexing system for machine tools
Inventor: OHSAWA NOBUYUKI
IPC: G01B11/26
Filed: 1997-08-08
Abstract: In a system to determine the precision in indexing the angle of a rotary table 105 of a machine tool over 360{, one of a laser interference unit 15 and dual corner cube unit 16 which constitute a laser interferometer is fixed to a table 105, and the other one thereof is attached to an angling mechanism 22 which is fixed to a portion other than the table and whose axis of rotation aligns with the axis of rotation of the table 105. The table 105 is rotated in one direction until the relative angle reaches one limit of a range to be measured. The angling mechanism 22 is then rotated until the other limit of the range is measured. Alternatively (figure 8) one part of the detector can be fixed and the other part is mounted on the angling means on the table so that the same interferometer part is moved in both stages.
Patent GB-2318088-A (GB)
Title: A lithographically printed computer aided design (CAD) template
Inventor: HOWARD ANTHONY
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1997-09-19
Abstract: The template 1 is produced by lithographically printing graphics/indicia on a board 2 and then laminating the printed board with backing and front sheets 5,6. A window 3 may be cut out from the board 2 and the window area 9 thus formed laminated by the sheets 5,6 (Fig 2). The laminated board is then scored to form fold lines 10 about which corners 11 are folded to form a smaller area for packaging.
Patent GB-2332074-A (GB)
Title: Two-way keyboard
Inventor: QURESHI FARHAN ALAM
IPC: A47C7/68
Filed: 1997-12-02
Abstract: A conventional keyboard split two ways and mounted on a chair will assist the user in reducing the amount of stress in the back and neck commonly associated with the existing set-up of a one piece keyboard on a desk. Allowing the body to be in a more natural position with correct alignment for the fingers may allow for more productive sessions spent in front of the monitor and reduce fatigue. The keyboard is split into two halves 1,2 with all those keys used by the right hand on the right hand keypad and those keys used by the left hand on the left hand keypad. Onboard mouse facilities, remote/radio controls for sending the signals to the main computer and rechargeable cells to power the pads make for totally connection free units providing ultimate flexibility to the user and by clearing a cluttered workspace makes for an ideal relaxed working environment.
Patent GB-2320178-A (GB)
Title: Hanging basket swivel
Inventor: MAIDEN STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F16G15/08
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: An injection moulded plastics swivel for hanging baskets comprises a hanger 2 b having a hole in its base into which is snap fitted a holder 2 a having two spaced sides with a ledge for engaging the base. A hanging basket ring is inserted between the spaced sides of the holder. A peg 2 c is inserted between the sides of the holder after fitting to prevent disengagement.
Patent GB-2324377-A (GB)
Title: Weight sensing module with correction for inclination
Inventor: THIERBACH PETER
IPC: G01D3/036
Filed: 1998-04-07
Abstract: A sensor module has a first sensor (7) for detecting a weight magnitude on a processing machine and having an evaluating unit (6, fig. 2) to evaluate the signal of the first sensor (7). The first sensor (7) is preferably a pressure sensor, sensing the pressure in a hydraulic system, and is accommodated together with at least one additional position/inclination sensor (9,10) for detecting the position or inclination of a tractor hopper, for example, and with the evaluating unit (6), within the casing (2, fig. 1) of the sensor module (1). The output signal of the sensor module (1) is the weight magnitude on the processing machine is ascertained by evaluating the signals of each of the sensors and thus the signal is corrected for inclination.
Patent GB-2336371-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous disinfecting and cleaning composition
Inventor: LU ROBERT ZHONG
IPC: C11D1/835
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: Aqueous disinfecting and cleaning compositions and concentrates which are efficacious against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, have relatively low volatile organic content ("VOC") and are surprisingly mild to the user of the compositions. The compositions include a quaternary ammonium compound as its primary germicidal active agent, have a low content of active constituents, and do not include organic solvents such as alcohols, glycols, or glycol ethers in significant amounts.
Patent GB-2326092-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable child seat
Inventor: WARNER JR ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B60N2/26
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: A height adjustment mechanism for a child seat for a vehicle provides multiple vertical locking positions for adjusting the attitude of a seat with respect to an automobile seat cushion and back. The car seat has a base 10 with forward and rear support walls 11,12 each having a key way 30 matching the profile of the stem portion (71, 72, fig.6) of a locking plunger 25. The plunger has a forward handle portion (61, fig.9) and a pair of shoulder portions (41, 42, fig.6) extending to the rear of the plunger 25 which engage mating recesses in a key way formed in an adjustable support member. The adjustable support member 15 is slidably arranged between the forward and rear support walls of the base. The plunger is spring biased by a spring (55, fig.2) mounted in a spring aperture (47, fig.6) formed in the rear of the plunger stem. The relative positions of the support member and the car seat base are adjusted by withdrawing the plunger until the shoulder portions clear the support member key way, adjusting the position of the support member with respect to the car seat base and releasing the plunger to enable the spring to force the plunger rearwardly into the support member key way.
Patent GB-2332764-A (GB)
Title: Providing local printing on a thin client
Inventor: HAMZY MARK JOSEPH
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 1998-11-16
Abstract: A print rendering server system in a networked computing environment performs many of the most computationally intensive tasks in the overall print process for a plurality of resource limited clients. In response to a print request from a client, a print job in a print ready format is produced by the print server system and is then sent back for local printing at the resource limited client system. Also disclosed is a thin client running applications making print requests using graphics API calls and further comprising a device independent format (DIF) generator for generating a DIF datastream from the graphics API calls, and a DIF sender for routing the DIF datastream and printer information via a network to a print rendering server. The advantages of the invention are that it allows a thin client to remain of limited physical resources (memory, hard disk space, processing power etc.) without the need to process printer spooling and control functions, or maintain locally a large set of resources (such as drivers) for different types of printer.
Patent GB-2345281-A (GB)
Title: A blank which can be folded to form a wedge shaped container
Inventor: MONEY JULIAN DAVID KYRLE
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 1998-12-29
Abstract: A blank which can be folded to create a closed wedge shaped container, suitable for holding for example a slice of pizza or cake, has two similar triangular faces 1, 2 joined by a first side wall 3, and two further side walls 4, 5 each extending from a respective free edge of one of the triangular faces 1, along a fold line. The two further side walls 4, 5 may be fixed to each other at a corner at which they meet, using an adhesive tab, and a further fold line is provided 12, extending from the corner across the blank, so that the blank can be folded upwardly about the further fold line so as to be flat, with the two further side walls 4, 5 substantially overlying one another. Reinforcing tabs 7, 8 may project from the free edge of the other triangular face 2, and a fastening tab 11 may project upwardly from one side wall 5 to cooperate with an opening 10. The triangular faces 1, 2 may be isosceles triangles with the first side wall 3 extending between the two equal sides of each face. The two reinforcing tabs 7, 8 fit within the respective side walls when the container is closed.
Patent GB-2336987-A (GB)
Title: An actuation and braking device for a motorised tool
Inventor: ZANELLA ARRIGO
IPC: B27B17/08
Filed: 1999-02-15
Abstract: A device for a two-handed motorised tool, such as a hedge trimmer 11, is used to actuate a power supply and a braking means. The tool has at least one motor, two in this embodiment, 13, 14 which have output shafts 15, 16 which drive the blades 18. Two clearance giving elements 19, 21, such as levers, interact with at least one microswitch 24, 25 to turn the power to the motor(s) 13, 14 on or off. In addition to activating the power supply, pressing the clearance-giving elements also releases the braking means 26, 27. These consist of two movable elements 26, 27 which, when the brakes are applied, contact the flat surfaces 30, 36 to cause the motor to stop turning. To increase the friction the surfaces 30, 36 may be coated with a high-friction material. If either of the two clearance-giving elements are not pressed, the power supply will be cut off due to microswitch 24 or 25 not being actuated, and the brakes will also be applied as one of the movable elements 26, 27 will contact the surface of the motor, 30 or 36. Thus both hands must be used when operating the tool, reducing the risk of injury through touching the blades when it is in action.
Patent GB-2332303-A (GB)
Title: Accelerated illuminate response system for light emitting diodes
Inventor: WALKER STEVEN H
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: An accelerated illuminate response system controls a light emitting diode ("LED"), for instance, in an optical sensor system that monitors ink droplets on a print media in an inknet printing mechanism to adjust future printing for optimal images. A printhead carriage scans an optical sensor across the printed media to determine droplet location, color and hue. The sensor uses an LED to illuminate the media in response to an LED drive signal, and a photodetector to receive light reflected from the media. The LED drive signal first applies a low level pre-warming current, then a high current pulse for a selected duration, and thereafter a normal drive current during a secondary illuminate response until the LED reaches a selected illumination value at or near steady-state conditions. An inkjet printing mechanism having such an optical sensor system is also provided, along with a method of illuminating an LED.
Patent GB-2343589-A (GB)
Title: Channel allocation method and apparatus
Inventor: HOWARD CHRIS FRANK
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: A method for authenticating terminals in a wireless communication service involves receiving 18-20 registration requests from terminals 2 requiring access, transmitting to each of the terminals a signalling channel assignment signal allocating a duplex signalling channel uniquely to each terminal, transmitting in the signalling channel an authentication request signal, receiving an authentication response signal in the channel, the contents of which depend on the context of the authentication request signal, and deciding whether to allow access to the system according to the contents of the authentication response signal.
Patent GB-2332829-A (GB)
Title: Multiple spreading codes in satellite communication systems
Inventor: STARTUP JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-04-28
Abstract: Signal routing from origination nodes (210) to destination nodes (250) in a spread spectrum communication system (100) is provided using spread spectrum routing codes. Origination nodes (210) and destination nodes (250) are identified using specific codes. Signal routes from origination nodes (210) to destination nodes (250) are determined in terms of multi-level paths. Different codes are used to identify the different path levels. Data that is to be sent to a particular user located at a destination node is first spread using the destination code for that destination node. This spread spectrum signal is spread a second time using a first-level path code. In addition, the data can be spread a third time using a second-level path code. During the transmission of the spread data decoding processes are performed and the decoded data is routed based on the results of these decoding processes.
Patent GB-2350778-A (GB)
Title: Dual purpose disposable cutlery
Inventor: ANVARI ALA
IPC: A47G21/06
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: An implement comprises a split shaft "B" conjoined by a utensil head "A", which can be used as "western" cutlery by gripping the shaft as a single handle, or can be broken to form a pair of chopstick C, D, as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The head A may form a fork, optionally also having a cutting edge, or a spoon. The chopsticks are formed by manually separating the two halves of the shaft until the head fractures.