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Patent GB-2332533-A (GB)
Title: Optical system comprising beam splitter and Offner relay
Inventor: SMITH DAVID STEVEN
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: An optical system comprising a beam-splitting element 503 and an Offner Relay 505, the beam-splitting element for receiving an optical beam 501 input to the optical system and for providing a plurality of output beams to the Offner Relay such that a corresponding plurality of separate output images 506, 508 is formed. The optical system may include a plurality of beam-directing elements 504, 507 to direct the output beams from the beam-splitting element into the Offner Relay. The beam-splitting element may be a spatial filter and the system can include means 502 to focus the input beam to form an image at the position of the spatial filter. The system finds application in, inter alia, vibration measuring devices.
Patent GB-2320954-A (GB)
Title: Dual-mass flywheel assembly
Inventor: WEISS MICHAEL
IPC: F16F15/139
Filed: 1995-07-17
Abstract: A flywheel assembly comprises a first flywheel (1) connected to an input drive, a second flywheel (24) engaging it through a torsional vibration damper (13) and allowed limited relative angular movement in relation to the first and a damping device (105) which contains at least one vibration damper (50), by means of which a frictional connection between the two flywheels can be produced under predetermined conditions of operation. The frictional connection is produced at a predetermined position of an engaging or withdrawal mechanism of a friction clutch (32) associated with the flywheel assembly, the engaging or withdrawal mechanism having an additional travel in at least one direction of movement in which it is operative to actuate an actuating device (62) to actuate the vibration damper (50).
Patent GB-2337121-A (GB)
Title: Temperature measurement arrangement
Inventor: MILLER PETER
IPC: G01K7/42
Filed: 1998-05-09
Abstract: A method for estimating temperature of an electronic device (10) mounted on a rigid element e.g. heat sink or casing (60), by measuring the temperature of a thermally conductive coupling (20) attached to the electronic device using a first temperature sensor (30), and by measuring the temperature of the rigid element using a second temperature sensor (40). The coupling and the first temperature sensor are thermally insulated from the rigidiser, and by combining the measurements from the first and the second temperature sensors and using a thermal model (Figs. 2, 3) a measurement of the temperature of the electronic device is provided.
Patent GB-2325626-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic implant
Inventor: NORMAN DELFREDA L
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: An orthopaedic implant for implantation into a bone at a joint. The orthopaedic implant 10 includes an articulating surface 20 for mating with a complementary implant (30). The orthopaedic implant includes a body 12 defining the articulating surface. The articulating surface 20 includes a conforming surface 22 bounded by a translational surface 24. The conforming surface 22 allows rotational movement between the articulating surface and the complementary implant, and the translational surface 24 allows rolling and translational movement between the articulating surface and the complementary implant. The conforming surface 22 is tangent at a periphery thereof to the translational surface 24.
Patent GB-2329443-A (GB)
Title: Automatic clutch or transmission control method which compensates for errors
Inventor: STINUS JOCHEN
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: An automatic clutch or transmission control method compensates for an absence of an input signal/s or a faulty input signal/s by using other input signal/s to calculate a relevant control signal. For example, if prop/cardan-shaft sensor 52 is faulty then a gear input speed can be calculated from a mean value of the speeds of rear wheels 12 divided by an overall transmission ratio through differential 10 and a relevant gear in gearbox 6. The input signal/s are supplied from various sensor, eg gearbox input/output speed senors 28, 52 etc, to a control device, eg micro processor 44. which calculates the control signals that operate clutch actuator 46. Control devices 18, 42 and 44 may be connected by a data BUS line (eg CAN-BUS) 54 for mutual data exchange. Instead of or in addition to the BUS line 54 the control devices 18, 42, 44 may be connected through individual data lines, eg line 56.
Patent GB-2329575-A (GB)
Title: Motorised curtain drive with clutch
Inventor: GRUETZNER HANS
IPC: A47H5/032
Filed: 1998-09-25
Abstract: In a motorised curtain drawing mechanism having an endless band (4) which pulls a curtain carrying carriage (7) and sliding hangers (9) along a track (2) by the engagement of gear teeth 18 in perforations (5) in the band, an axially movable clutch is provided which automatically engages or disengages on starting or stopping the motor, whereby the curtains may also be freely moved by hand. The motor shaft has a pin 30 which, on rotation of the shaft in either direction, engages with cam surfaces 25,29 whereby the clutch part 23 is moved axially to engage protrusions 24 with corresponding spaces 20 in the gear. Parts 31 and 23 are constrained to rotate together by engagement of pins 30 in holes 36 but a brake (34-36, Fig 3) prevents their rotation during axial movement of part 23. The motor briefly reverses on stopping so as to return the clutch to its released position. Non-contact magnetic switches may be used to stop the motor.
Patent GB-2343411-A (GB)
Title: A greetings card with integral pop-out element
Inventor: ANDREA ADAM
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: The greetings card 10 has an integral pop-out element 52 formed by cutting or scoring panels 24,26 about fold (16, Fig 1). These panels form the inside of the card and are connected by a fold 14 to further panels 20,22 which form the outside of the card. Panels 20,26 are joined by an adhesive strip 32. The card is made by cutting or scoring a single sheet blank (Fig 1).
Patent GB-2341030-A (GB)
Title: Video motion estimation
Inventor: LEE SANG-HOON
IPC: H04N19/20
Filed: 1998-11-05
Abstract: A method of motion estimating between a current and a previous frame of an image signal divides the current frame into a plurality of equal-sized search blocks. A plurality of search regions are formed within the previous frame 410, wherein each search region corresponds to a search block and whether each search block is a boundary block or an inner block is determined, 440, based on the shape data of the current frame, wherein a boundary block is a search block containing background pixels as well as object pixels and an inner block is a search block containing object pixels only. Based on the determination result, one of a block matching and boundary matching motion estimation processes 420, 430, is selectively performed for each search block to thereby provide a motion vector of each search block.
Patent GB-2327903-A (GB)
Title: A speaker cone and a method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: CAMERON JOHN
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: A speaker cone comprises a cone piston 43 whose annular edge is connected by an annular intermediate elastomeric flexible joint 42, 44 to an annular surround 41, in which the surround 41 and the cone piston 43 are substantially more rigid than their joint and are of different material or materials from the elastomeric joint material. The surround is usually of hard plastics and the cone of hard thermoplastics.
Patent GB-2329595-A (GB)
Title: Abdominal progressive resistance training apparatus
Inventor: BISHOP DANIEL TONY
IPC: A63B21/05
Filed: 1998-12-21
Abstract: The training apparatus comprises a main stem A which is telescopic and has an upper part C which moves vertically and rotationally within it. The combined compression and torsion spring I provides resistance for both movements. The upper part C also has a crosspiece with pectoral rests D' and axillary rests D which are adapted to support the chest and the armpits of the user. The size of the device can be adjusted using bolts E and F, to change the initial height of the main stem or the distance between the axillary rests D. The resistance provided by the spring I can be adjusted using the bolt G, which moves the inner base piece H along the main stem thus altering the spring's resting length. The device is used by placing the base between the thighs and the resting the chest on the cross-piece, then compressing and/or rotating the spring by abdominal contraction.
Patent GB-2345074-A (GB)
Title: Floating joint to facilitate the connection of tubulars using a top drive
Inventor: PIETRAS BERND-GEORG
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: Connection of tubulars using a top drive is facilitated by apparatus comprising a supporting member 13 connectable to said top drive (3; Fig 1). The supporting member is connected to a tubular 7 gripping tool 30, by means of a floating joint, comprising a flexible membrane 18 enclosing a fluid. Said joint allows substantially horizontal movement, between the gripping tool and supporting member, which occurs during the initial connection of bent tubulars. Said internal tool further incorporates a sealing element 36, to facilitate fluid circulation, through said tubular. An external clamp 39, fixed to the supporting member, may also be provided for transferring high torques to the tubular.
Patent GB-2332949-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for localized mechanothermal analysis combined with scanning probe microscopy
Inventor: HAMMICHE AZZEDINE
IPC: G01N25/48
Filed: 1998-12-31
Abstract: A system and method for performing localized mechanothermal analysis with scanning probe microscopy ("MASM") is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment an image of the surface or subsurface of a sample (104) is created. A localized region of the sample (104) is selected from the image. Using a scanning microscope (103), an active or passive thermal probe is positioned (108) at the selected region. A temperature ramp is applied to the localized region. In addition, a dynamic or modulated stress or strain is applied to the localized region. Force data resulting from the applied temperature and stress or strain is collected and processed to produce a graph or fingerprint of the dynamic mechanical and/or calorimetric properties of the selected localized region.
Patent GB-2336549-A (GB)
Title: Model or toy construction kit
Inventor: YUE GILBERT YUK YUEN
IPC: G09B23/18
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: A modular construction kit is based upon rectangular matrix boards (eg 10a, 10b), having arrays of apertures (12, 14, 15, Fig 3, not shown) over their surfaces and slots arranged parallel to their edges, in combination with rods, generally in the form of hollow tubes (74, 76, 78, 80, 82), which are received simultaneously in the slots of two adjacent boards so as to interconnect them. The kit preferably includes couplers (24a- 24k) of varying configurations which serve to interconnect the ends of two or more rods. The slots may be formed of semi-cylindrical fingers (16, Fig 3). Additional elements can be incorporated, eg wheels in the creation of a chassis from the kit (Fig 2, not shown), or the kit can include electronics experimentation systems wherein components are mounted into the apertures in accordance with circuit diagrams and the electrical connections established using spring clips (156, Figs 12 and 13, not shown)
Patent GB-2347391-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining air pressure in a punctured tyre
Inventor: ADIE DAVID
IPC: B60C17/02
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: A tyre-pressure-maintenance device 1 comprises an inflatable bag 2 of tough, flexible and thin material located on each wheel 3 within a tyre 4, bags of all wheels being connected to each other by means of a common pipeline 5. As a puncture occurs through a piercing of the tyre 4 by a sharp object 6 a pressure sensor 7 notices the sharp drop in tyre pressure and a signal sender 8 actuates a control valve 9 on each of the inflatable bags 2 so that air is allowed to flow out from the unaffected tyres into the inflatable bag in the punctured tyre. The inflatable bag in the punctured tyre is expanded and is of greater cross-section than the tyre so that it forms itself around the sharp object 6 and seals-off air leak points in the tyre 4. The pressure sensor 7 in each tyre 4 informs each valve 9 when the air pressure in each tyre 4 has been equally balanced, at which point the control valves 9 close.The pressure signal sender 8 informs the driver control panel instrumentation of the puncture and its status.
Patent GB-2347480-A (GB)
Title: Motor driving system
Inventor: HSIEH DANIEL CHAO-CHIH
IPC: H02K7/116
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: In a motor driving system a motor 10 with a drive shaft 12 along a central axis is connected to a transmission system 20 having a holding plate 21 and a transmission shaft 22 along the central axis. The transmission shaft 22 has an end connected to the drive shaft 12 and is supported by a bearing 23 to keep the transmission and drive shafts aligned on the central axis. A projection 13 from a connecting flange 11 of the motor 10 engages in a circular depression 24 in the holding plate 21 of the transmission system 20. Vibrations and noise during operation of the motor are effectively reduced.
Patent GB-2348511-A (GB)
Title: Multiport optical switching system
Inventor: YOUNG EDDIE H
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: An NxM optical switching system has one or more input ports 25 each of which directs an optical input beam onto a plurality of optical deflectors 10-1, 10-2, 10-3.... which can be individually activated to direct light into a corresponding output port 20-1, 20-2, 20-3,..... The deflectors can be mirrors which are rotatable or translatable. Alternatively the deflectors may be liquid crystal devices. The light beams may be in free space or carried by optical fibres.
Patent GB-2336908-A (GB)
Title: Multiwell plate
Inventor: GURYANTES TINA
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: A multiwell flat plate useful in combinatorial chemistry for controlling the distribution of beads on particles comprises a first side with an array of wells of circular cross section and circular openings where each well is connected to a hole which passes to the second side of the plate wherein each hole has a circular opening in the well to which it is connected and the opening of each hole in each well is smaller than the opening of the well on the first side of the plate. A suspension of beads in a liquid may be applied to the first side of the plate and a pressure difference applied to hold one bead per well.
Patent GB-2333099-A (GB)
Title: Moisture resistant calcium- containing particles
Inventor: KUST ROGER N
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: Free-flowing moisture resistant calcium-containing particles that inhibit the water absorption characteristics of calcium products, including soluble calcium products that are hygroscopic and deliquescent, by providing a moisture resistant coating. The core of the particle is a calcium-containing material, more particularly a soluble calcium-containing material. Moisture resistant or hydrophobic coatings are applied to the core to inhibit water absorption by the calcium-containing material. The coated particles may then be more easily shipped, stored and handled as a dry, anhydrous product. A core comprised of calcium chloride coated with urea is useful as both a soil conditioner and a fertilizer. Additional plant nutrients are mixed with either the core or the coating materials to improve fertilizing qualities. Additional coatings of hydrophobic materials such as a paraffinic hydrocarbon or a polymeric resin increase the water resistance of the particles. A final coating of a finely divided conditioning agents such as talc or calcium carbonate can be applied to achieve a more free-flowing particle.
Patent GB-2350677-A (GB)
Title: Enzyme detection
Inventor: KRAUSE STEFFI
IPC: C12Q1/37
Filed: 1999-06-04
Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of an enzyme comprises contacting the sample to be analysed with a substrate part of which is covered with a layer of a biodegradable polymer. The polymer is degraded by the enzyme to produce a measureable signal. The signal is typically detected by measuring changes in the polymer layer using surface plasmon resonance, ellipsometry, impedance spectroscopy or capacitance measurements. Substrate can be an electrode, transducer or a capacitor. Enzyme is e.g. a protease, dextranase or a pepsin. Utility is in immunoassay.
Patent GB-2342132-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle parking brakes
Inventor: MACDONALD MICHAEL JOHN LOUIS
IPC: B60T7/12
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: A vehicle parking brake system comprises an electrically operated parking brake 10 associated with each rear wheel 12, a control unit 14 for controlling the parking brakes in response to a driver operated input, and a display 18 which may be dash-mounted or head-up and which indicates to the driver the degree of engagement of the parking brakes. The driver operated input may be a switch 16 on the vehicle dash or another control input such as a lever, and the display may be a liquid crystal bar or a series of L.E.Ds (Figs.2-4). When the driver operates the input to actuate or release the parking brakes, the control unit applies or releases the brakes at a predetermined rate not under the control of the driver. This is to aid the driver, particularly in performing hill starts.
Patent GB-2356293-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof safety cover for electrical connections
Inventor: CURRY DAVID
IPC: H01R4/70
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: A safety cover for electrical connections comprising upper and lower housings 1 and 2 hinged together with inlet and outlet cable ports and internal shape to accept a standard plug and socket connection, together with specially designed cavities filled with a propriety sealant, such that when locked together by special catches 8 a total seal against the ingress of water and contaminants is obtained and the plug and socket connector is positively prevented from accidental disconnection. The safety cover can be released by operation of catches 8 and can then be reused without any further intervention or remedial action.
Patent GB-191115147-A (GB)
IPC: B41F35/00
Abstract: 15,147. Henderson, C. June 28. Set-off, preventing.-A volatile solvent for the ink is projected in the form of a jet against the impression surface to be cleaned and the ink-laden solvent is drawn away. One or more casings 11, carried by brackets 6 from the bearing-standards 5 of an impression cylinder 3, embrace a portion of the periphery of the cylinder and support a tank 7 for the solvent, which is induced through a nozzle or series of nozzles 8, atomized, and projected against the revolving cylinder 3 by jets of air issuing from a nozzle or nozzles 10 connected with a pipe 9 communicating with a pump or compressed-air supply. The solvent takes up set-off ink from the cylinder, and is carried away by the air blast or withdrawn by suction devices along one or more outlet pipes 12 for delivery as desired.
Patent HU-T61851-A (HU)
Title: Method and device for dismounting and dismantling inner construction of the water-cooled nuclear reactors
Inventor: GUIGON JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: G21D1/00
Filed: 1992-02-18
Abstract: The disassembly and/or the cutting up of each of the components (6) of the internal equipment fastened in the vessel (4) is carried out under water, inside the reactor vessel (4). Metal components (12) separated from the vessel (4) are obtained and are withdrawn successively from the vessel and then compacted under water in a compacting press. The metal components (36) obtained after compacting are deposited under water in a storage and transport container (37). The dismantling device comprises in particular a handling and cutting unit (11) which makes it possible to perform the cutting up of cylindrical sections of the reactor core enclosure (6) and the transporting of the sections (12) into the compacting press (34). …<IMAGE>…
Patent HU-T70111-A (HU)
Title: Cake cutter especially for building waste or demolishing materials
Inventor: MUELLER GUENTER
IPC: B02C13/286
Filed: 1993-05-21
Abstract: Crushing apparatus, in particular for discarded building materials or debris. The crushing apparatus has a crusher (B) which is constructed as a rotor and has swing-mounted hammers (29) and a charging device (C) which has two continuously rotating belts, specifically one friction belt (1) and one charging belt (7). The distance between crusher (B) and charging device (C) is variable in that the crusher (B) can be adjusted in the feed direction (A) of the material to be crushed. The friction belt (1) is directed in the feed direction (A) obliquely downwards towards the charging belt (7) and the two ends of the friction belt (1) are vertically adjustable. <IMAGE>
Patent HU-T68860-A (HU)
Title: Secondary suspension system for rail vehicles
Inventor: RICHTER WOLFGANG-DIETER
IPC: B60G17/015
Filed: 1993-07-30
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/DE93/00671 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 30, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 30, 1994 PCT Filed Jul. 30, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/03340 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 17, 1994The body of a rail vehicle is lowered when it is stationary to facilitate ingress and egress. The body is raised in preparation for motion to provide satisfactory road clearance. In one embodiment of the invention, a lifting cylinder, in series with a supplementary spring, is extended during travel, and is contracted when the rail vehicle is stopped. In other embodiments, a hydraulic cylinder, either alongside, or coaxial with the supplementary spring, compresses the supplementary spring when the rail vehicle is stopped. In a further embodiment, the hydraulic cylinder is replaced with an electromechanical adjusting element such as a screw drive. A control system, preferably actuated by unlocking and locking of the door opening lock, actuates the lowering and raising of the body.
Patent HU-T71731-A (HU)
Title: Pesticidal fluoroolefins
Inventor: KHAMBAY BHUPINDER PALL SINGH
IPC: C07C43/23
Filed: 1993-09-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/01959 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 16, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 16, 1995 PCT Filed Sep. 16, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/06741 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 31, 1994A pesticidal compound, suitable for combating soil borne insect pests has formula I:    <IMAGE>  (I)  in which formula: ArA represents a phenyl or naphthyl group optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from halogen, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, C1-C6 alkyl and C1-C6 haloalkyl; and ArB represents a phenoxy, phenyl, benzyl or benzoyl-substituted phenyl group which is optionally further substituted; the configuration of the aryl cyclopropyl group and the group CH2ArB about the double bond being mutually trans.
Patent HU-T73839-A (HU)
Inventor: ANDERSEN HENRIK
IPC: E06B11/08
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: A találmány tárgya hajtóberendezés forgóajtóhoz, amelynél átlósan egymással szemben álló két hengerfalon (2) belül középső oszlopon keresztül középpont 5 körül elforgathatóan ágyazott, csigahajtóművel kapcsolatban lévő hajtómotor által mozgatott forgószárnyak (3) vannak elrendezve, ahol a találmány szerint a hajtóberendezésnek villamos motorral és oldalról peremesen csatlakoztatott csigahajtóművel ellátott elektromechanikus hajtóegysége van, ahol - különböző szerelési változatokat lehetővé tévőén - a csigahajtóművel forgórész (1) hajtótengelye van közvetít) lenül erő- és alakzáróan összekapcsolva, továbbá a hajtóegységhez ennek vezérlésére és szabályozására mikroprocesszorral ellátott szabályozóegység van társít- va, amely frekvenciaátalakítóval van ellátva. 15 I.ábra