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Patent GB-2271749-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with a lift framework and axle springing.
Inventor: WEISS HEINZ
IPC: B60G17/005
Filed: 1993-10-18
Abstract: An agricultural tractor (10), has a rear axle (16) and a vehicle chassis (12). A substantially vertical lift framework (20) is fixed on the vehicle chassis (12) and receives a lift frame (22) which is adjustable in height and carries coupling and/or drive devices for implements. A hydraulic cylinder (38) is arranged between the lift frame (22) and the axle (16). A working lock device can be engaged so that the axle (16) can be fixedly attached to the lift framework (20). Alternatively, the lift framework (20) can be fixedly connected to the lift frame (22) by means of a transport lock device. The pressure chamber of the hydraulic cylinder (38) can be selectively connected by a changeover valve to a hydro-pneumatic pressure accumulator to provide axle springing or to a lift mechanism controller. The lift framework (20) is preferably formed as a roll-over protection frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276782-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for the reduction of surges in switch-on current in the operation of a three-phase inductive load
Inventor: KONSTANZER MICHAEL
IPC: H02H9/00
Filed: 1994-03-08
Abstract: Prior to full connection of a three-phase inductive load 2, particularly a transformer, to the three-phase supply, a premagnetization operation is effected in which the voltages between phase lines S and T, then T and R and then R and S (or possibly only S and T, then T and R - Figs 16 to 18) are applied one at a time in sequence to associated windings 3, 4, 5 and in a unipolar sense with each voltage being connected at a phase angle of 90 DEG  or later. The sequence may be repeated with the connection timer gradually advanced from a phase angle of 135 DEG  to 90 DEG  (Fig 10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277144-A (GB)
Title: Heating and cooling system
Inventor: CLARK STEVEN J
IPC: F24D3/08
Filed: 1992-11-10
Abstract: A system for heating and cooling a building (11) is disclosed. A watercooler (17) and a cold-water pump (31) continuously circulate cold water through a fire sprinkler piping system (23, 27). A waterheater (19) and a hot-water pump (41) circulate hot water through a domestic hot-water piping system (35, 37). A plurality of fan-coil assemblies (25) located throughout the building (11) may access either the cold water flowing in the fire sprinkler piping system (23, 27) or the hot-water in the domestic hot-water piping system (35, 37). The fan-coil assemblies (25) include a fan (45) and a coil (48). Depending upon whether hot water or cold water is flowing through the coil (48), air circulated by said fan (45) may be heated or cooled for climate control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291527-A (GB)
Title: Back-lit display
Inventor: GARDNER RICHARD
IPC: G09F13/10
Filed: 1994-06-27
Abstract: A transparency for illumination in a back-lit display comprising a flexible sheet 10 of transparent plastics material having its front side 12 printed with an image to be displayed. Its rear side has at least one coating of translucent composition, typically two successive such coatings 14, 15, which may be of different optical densities. When the transparency is placed against the diffuser screen of a light box such that it is illuminated from its rear, the translucent coatings provide additional diffusion of the light emerging from the light box, thus improving the quality of the image as displayed. The sheet 10 may have an embossed surface finish. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290759-A (GB)
Title: Coal carrying vehicle
Inventor: BILTON ALAN HENRY
IPC: B62D61/10
Filed: 1994-06-29
Abstract: The vehicle 10 has a front end 10a on which is a load container 11 typically containing coal. At the rear end 10b is a cab 12 in which sits an operative. The cab 12 and an engine (not shown) act as a counter balance to the load 11. The vehicle is provided with three axles 13, 14 and 15, each axle having a ground contacting wheel 16 at each end thereof. Axles 13 and 15 are in a common plane below which is located axle 14. The load 11 tips the vehicle forwards so that the wheels 16 of the first and second axles 13 and 14 are in contact with the ground, represented by 17, and these wheels drive and steer the vehicle in a conventional skid steer technique. When empty the wheels 16 of the second and third axles 14 and 15 are in contact with the ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282602-A (GB)
Title: 2,3-Epoxysuccinamoyl-2,3-diaminopropanoic acid derivatives as antimicrobial peptides
Inventor: ANDRUSZKIEWICZ RYSZARD
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1994-10-05
Abstract: New derivatives of N<3>-D-trans-2,3-epoxysuccinamoyl-L-2,3-diaminopropanoic acid of formula (1> <IMAGE>  wherein R1 is hydrogen; or R1 is the residue of an amino acid selected from L-valine, L-norvaline, L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-norleucine, L-methionine, L-lysine, L-2-aminobutanoic acid, L-aspartic acid and L-glutamic acid; or R1 is the residue of a dipeptide selected from L-norvalyl-L-novaline, L-lysyl-L-novaline, L-methionyl-L-norvaline, L-glutamyl-L-norvaline, L-norvalyl-L-methionine, L-methionyl-L-methionine, L-leucyl-L-norvaline, L-norleucyl-L-norvaline, L-valyl-L-norvaline, L-glutamyl-L-Leucine, L-asparginyl-L-norvaline and L-leucyl-L-leucine;  wherein R2 is hydroxyl; or R2 is the residue of an amino acid selected from L-alanine, L-methionine, L-valine, L-norvaline, L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-norleucine and L-2-aminobutanoic acid; with the provisos that when R1 is hydrogen then R2 is an amino acid residue and that when R1 is an amino acid residue or a peptide residue then R2 is hydroxyl; the derivative optionally being in the form of a physiologically acceptable salt thereof; are of value as antimicrobial agents, particularly as antifungal agents, especially in relation to Candida albicans.
Patent GB-2294279-A (GB)
Title: Cone sign
Inventor: FINLOW JOSEPH PETER
IPC: E01F9/012
Filed: 1994-10-17
Abstract: A sign is attachable to a cone 12 by means of a peg 10. The peg has legs that are sprung outwardly so that the peg is held in a cone when it has been inserted in the cone top. The upper part of the peg is configured to receive a sign. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295456-A (GB)
Title: Map reading aid for (eg.) estimating walking times
Inventor: SHAW STUART HATTAM
IPC: G06G1/00
Filed: 1994-11-04
Abstract: The map reading aid of transparent or translucent material is marked with four scales (figures 1-4) of inclined and curved lines. The Aid is produced to match a certain map scale for example 1:25000(32, figure 2). However any map scale can be accommodated by keeping to the original layout but redrawing the scales to suit and manufacturing another Aid. When in use the scales marked on the Aid are superimposed on the map, the map being visible through the transparent body of the Aid. The Aid in use provides at a glance, calculation free estimates of travel time at a given speed (figure 1), distance (figure 4), number of double paces to reach a chosen position (figure 2) and gradient of terrain (figure 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282326-A (GB)
Title: Use of 3,5-diamino-6-(2,3 dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine isethionate for the treatment and prevention of dependence,tolerance and sensitization of drugs
Inventor: NAKAMURA-CRAIG MEIRE
IPC: C07D253/06
Filed: 1993-06-11
Abstract: 3,5-diamino-6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine and its pharmaceutically and veterinarily acceptable salts have activity in (a) preventing or reducing dependence on, and (b) preventing or reducing tolerance or reverse tolerance to, a dependence inducing agent such as an opioid, a central nervous system depressant, a psychostimulant or nicotine.
Patent GB-2296167-A (GB)
Title: Serialising updates in a data conferencing network
Inventor: NIBLETT PETER DAVID
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: A data conferencing network comprises multiple nodes linked together by a communications path 240. Each node has a copy of a shared data set, which is being updated by the users of the data conferencing network. Updates generated by a users 215 at any particular node are added to a first queue 220 at that node. A permit-token having an associated permit number circulates around all the nodes. When in possession 230 of the permit token, a node can broadcast an update from its first queue. In doing so, it associates the current permit number with the update (to give an update level), and then increments the permit number by one before forwarding the permit token to the next node in its circulation route. Updates received at a node are placed into a second queue 250. Each receiving node maintains a current update level, representing the most recent update number applied to the shared data set at that node. The second queue is searched for the update having an update level, which exceeds the current update level by one unit. This update is then taken from the queue and applied to the shared data set, and the current update level is accordingly incremented by one unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297605-A (GB)
Title: Shut-off assembly for a gas flow regulator
Inventor: THOMAS PAUL DAVID
IPC: F16K17/164
Filed: 1995-02-04
Abstract: An under-pressure and/or over-pressure shut-off assembly for a gas flow regulator comprises a latch 37 having splines 41 engaging a bush 39 to hold a spindle 31, carrying a valve member 33, retracted aginst the force of a spring 35. A chamber 9 is pressuurised by the regulated fluid. Over-pressure and under-pressure causes a diaphragm 8 to move up and down respectively, and causes lever 21 to be pivotted about its end 27. Sufficient movement of the lever causes its other end to move out of engagement with bearing 53 carried by the latch. This causes the latch to pivot about pivot 45 under the action of spring 35 and splines 41 to slide into channels (40, figure 5) of bush 39 allowing spindle 31 and valve member 33 to move to close orifice (O, figure 2) of the regulator(R). A face plate 10 of the valve is one of a series of interchgeable plates for attaching the assembly to the regulator. The valve member and spindle are removeable and are one of a series of interchangeable valves and spindles.
Patent GB-2291432-A (GB)
Title: Rotor Blades
Inventor: FOSTER JOHN
IPC: F01D5/20
Filed: 1994-12-21
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for producing abrasive tips on compressor or turbine rotor blades by electrolytic or electroless deposition in which the blades are mounted in a hollow jig (51) with the tips of the blades extending through sealed openings (78) in the jig and abrasive tips are formed on the tips. The parts of the blades within the hollow jig are isolated from the electrolyte without the need for wax masking. Preferably the jig is cylindrical with the blades extending radially through circumferential rows of apertures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299603-A (GB)
Title: Manhole cover
Inventor: TURNER BARRY
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1995-04-06
Abstract: A manhole cover is formed from two cover parts 10, each having a substantially planar cover member 12 of triangular configuration which is reinforced on the underside by integral elongate beams 16, 24, 30, 34. The beam 16 is located towards one side of the cover member 12 and is effectively an I section, as are each of the beams 30, 34, while the beams 24 locate towards the other sides and are effectively of L section. The beam 30 extends between the beams 24 while the beam 34 extends between the beam 16 and the beam 30. The use of the beams increases the load bearing characteristics of the manhole cover and provides a more effective and predictable beam stress conveyance to a foundation in which the manhole is formed.
Patent GB-2301711-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic holding devices
Inventor: MOAKES DAVID PHILIP
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 1995-05-30
Abstract: The device comprises a frame of which at least a portion is made from a magnetic material. The frame is for use in surrounding and securing pictures or photographs to an element made of a ferro-magnetic material, such as a refrigerator door. The frame provides an aperture through which the picture or photograph may be viewed. A method of manufacturing at least one frame from a sheet of magnetic material comprises the step of providing the sheet of magnetic material with a series of concentric cut-lines. The cut-lines define a series of concentric frames within the sheet.
Patent GB-2302046-A (GB)
Title: A mill for grinding condiments
Inventor: AZUMI SHIN
IPC: A47J42/04
Filed: 1995-06-12
Abstract: A mill (2) for grinding condiments, comprising a first part (4) for being held in a first hand of a person, a second part (6) for being held in a second hand of the person, a first chamber (8) in the first part (4) for receiving a condiment, a second chamber (10) in the second part (6) for receiving the condiment from the first chamber (8), and grinding means (12) in the second part (6) for grinding the condiment. The first chamber (8) has an inlet portion (14) and an outlet portion (16). The inlet portion (14) is larger than the outlet portion (16) in order to facilitate filling of the first chamber (8).
Patent GB-2290485-A (GB)
Title: Walking doll
Inventor: TAKEMAE KUNITAKA
IPC: A63H11/18
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: Complicated movements of a walking doll such as going frontward or backward while making a big turn or making a turn in place is possible if the walking doll includes a body with a gear unit 2 for supporting and driving a pair of feet 3, 4 having the same length and moved in an oscillating manner in the front/rear direction with respect to the body without restraint. The doll stands erect on the feet since they have surfaces 3a, 4a which stay in contact with the floor. These surfaces have a curvature in the oscillating direction and the curvature is constantly in contact with the floor. A member (34, fig. 2) for adjusting the position of a gravitational center of the doll is swiveled or deformed on a first plane parallel to the oscillation direction and another plane orthogonal to the first plane. His can three-dimensionally shift the center of gravity frontward or backward or to a side region of the doll. The body includes a power-crank 18 to drive the feet in an oscillating manner. The member (34) may be connected to the body by two shafts (9, 11) orthogonally disposed with respect to each other. The walking doll may represent a base-ball player, in which case member (34) may take the form of an arm (6) and base-ball (7). Other forms that the member may take, are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305051-A (GB)
Title: Automatic electronic replacement of billboards in a video image
Inventor: WILF ITZHAK
IPC: H04N9/75
Filed: 1995-09-08
Abstract: Apparatus for automatic electronic replacement of a billboard in a video image including an automatic camera orientation measurement apparatus including motion measurement means operative to measure the Field of View (FOV) of the TV camera relative to a known reference position. The billboard preferably comprises a patterned chroma-key panel and the motion measurement includes measurement of camera pan, tilt, zoom and focus relative to known reference positions.
Patent GB-2301746-A (GB)
Title: Control of distributed wireless communication systems
Inventor: NETHERCOTT JONATHAN FRANCIS
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1996-02-22
Abstract: An object based control system 82 is maintained at a server station 56 for controlling a wireless telecommunications system wherein the server station 56 is connected by way of an interface 80, 84, 94 with a control station (not shown) of the wireless telecommunications system and to a number of client stations 64. The object-based control system 82, 92 is also conntained in each of the stations 64. The stations 56, 64 usually operate on different communication protocols based on the seven layer ISO model. The stations 56, 64 therefore each have a reconfigurable dynamic interface 80, 86, 88 to allow communication with other stations 56,64 in the system. The telecommunications system is upgraded by objects created in the control station 56 which communicate with the other stations 64 of the telecommunications system. These objects then operate to update, remove or replace the objects of the system maintained in the stations 64 of the communication system.
Patent GB-2302422-A (GB)
Title: Fuzzy logic apparatus
Inventor: KWON SOON-DON
IPC: G06N7/04
Filed: 1996-03-01
Abstract: An adder 310 adds a membership function selection signal, sel2, to a signal, i-c, representing the subtraction of a crisp input, i, and a centre data, c. The output of the adder 310 is supplied to memory 320 as an address, which in turn outputs attachment degree data in 20-bit format in 5-bit segments. The attachment degree data is supplied to multiplexer 330 which outputs one of the 5-bit data segments according to selection signals sel0 and sel1. Finally, the 5-bit attachment degree data is supplied by the AND gate 340 which ANDs the 5 bit segment from the multiplexer with a signal corresponding to the comparison of the subtraction i-c and a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2312562-A (GB)
Title: A method of connecting wiring with a PCB
Inventor: GILLING JAMES
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: A method of connecting wiring with a printed circuit board (10) includes the step of manufacturing the PCB (10) so that solder pads (11) for components are provided with conductive tracks (13 to 20) each of which extends to a corresponding one of a series of pins located at a common edge of the PCB (10). In a subsequent step of the method, interconnection of conductors with the pins is effected by push-on connection with the pins of sockets located at free ends of the conductors.
Patent GB-2312820-A (GB)
Title: Seed planting aid
Inventor: TOLEN DAVID
IPC: A01C5/02
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: The seed planting aid is an implement comprising of a body 11 handle 10 and a number of evenly spaced coned spikes 12. The seed planting aid when held by the handle 10 and pressed into compost/peat or soil so that the body 11 presses firmly against it will, when removed, leave behind a flat even surface with various numbers of evenly spaced holes, these holes are then used to plant seeds or seedlings in.
Patent GB-2317378-A (GB)
Title: Laundry ball
Inventor: LEU SHIOW JIUAN FREIDA
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: A laundry ball comprises two symmetrical semi-spherical halves 1, 2 a pair of annular plates 3, 4 and an inner porous shell 5 for containing a solid washing particulate. The porous shell 5 may be readily disposed within the two halves 1, 2 which are assembled and attached together by the annular plates 3, 4, using ultrasonic welding. The free ends of the halves are provided with connecting flanges which have a plurality of positioning holes 111, 211. One of the annular plates 3 is provided with a plurality of dowel pins 31 corresponding to the positioning holes of the connecting flanges 11, 21. The dowel pins 31 are received and retained within the positioning holes and welded to the other annular plate 4 by ultrasonic welding.
Patent GB-2318646-A (GB)
Title: Optical polarisation scrambling
Inventor: HAXELL IAN
IPC: H04B10/532
Filed: 1996-10-25
Abstract: A polarisation scrambler is provided which includes an optical phase modulator and an amplitude modulator waveguide. The optical phase modulator requires no misalignment in polarisation state to that which emerges from the amplitude modulator waveguide. In particular, the optical phase modulator and amplitude modulator waveguide are integrated on a single substrate.
Patent GB-2321204-A (GB)
Title: Toy train set accessory
Inventor: SPEAK ANNE
IPC: A63H19/36
Filed: 1997-01-15
Abstract: A storage unit for track, trains and other accessories using the recognised and established "Brio" track gauge and linking method which converts to become an engine shed, train station or similar. This being facilitated by a side, lid or similar 1 folding down and linking it's grooved track 2 to an existing train track layout by means of a track link or coupling system 3 as used with the aforementioned toy train sets. The box is aesthetically decorated to simulate a train station, engine shed or similar "train" building. It is designed to be manufactured in component form to be assembled by the buyer as a kit.
Patent GB-2310113-A (GB)
Title: A bi-directional communications network
Inventor: GIBBS GRAEME
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: A bi-directional communications network is disclosed, and in particular a TDM/TDMA protocol for the shared coax medium downstream/upstream resource. This protocol provides a very efficient technique for resource sharing in the access network of HFC systems. A method of communicating information between a central station and a plurality of terminals in a distribution network, is also disclosed. This invention allows the ranging of the terminals of unknown distance from the central station within an upstream ATM cell slot dynamically allocated for the marshalling process by the central station.
Patent GB-2311057-A (GB)
Title: Cases for delicate articles
Inventor: FOLLMAN AARON
IPC: A45C5/00
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: A valise for storing delicate articles includes an enclosure for storing the delicate articles, wherein the enclosure is at least partially surrounded by a layer of material of high thermal capacity (30-36), eg aluminium, and at least partially surrounded by a layer 40 of material of high thermal resistance, eg polystyrene, cork or glass wool, wherein the layer of material of high thermal capacity is interposed between the enclosure and the layer of material of high thermal resistance.
Patent GB-2309473-A (GB)
Title: Well fluid sampling tool and well fluid sampling method
Inventor: BROWN JONATHAN WEBSTER
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 1995-10-16
Abstract: A well fluid sampling tool and method for retrieving reservoir fluid samples from deep wells. The sampling tool is lowered to the required depth, an internal sample chamber is opened to admit well fluid at a controlled rate, and the sample chamber is then automatically sealed. The temperature of the sampled well fluid is maintained at or near initial as-sampled temperature to avoid the volumetric shrinkage otherwise induced by temperature reduction, mitigate precipitation of compounds from the sample, and/or maintain the initial single-phase condition of the sample. The sample chamber is thermally insulated, provided with a storage heater, electrically heated, given a high heat capacity, and/or pre-heated to sample temperature.
Patent GB-2315986-A (GB)
Title: Pretensioner for a vehicle safety restraint
Inventor: RUDDICK SHAUN PETER
IPC: B60R22/195
Filed: 1997-06-12
Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle safety restraint comprises a tube (1) containing a piston member (3) connected via a cable (4) to a part of the vehicle safety restraint (9) for tightening the safety restraint in the event of a crash. The piston member (3) comprises a gas generator (8) having gas vents directed with a component in the opposite direction to that of the piston movement for belt tightening. The piston member (3) comprises a locking mechanism (6) that consists of an elliptical plate that is free to ride over teeth on the inside of the tube (1) in a pretensioning direction but which catches the teeth and locks the piston (3) in a restraint loosening direction. The gas generator (8) is positioned forward of the locking mechanism (6) in the pretensioning direction. The piston (3) comprises two rings (7) that are separated by a distance that is half pitch offset from the pitch of the teeth so at least one ring (7) provides a seal.
Patent GB-2314278-A (GB)
Title: Pool table
Inventor: D AGUIAR DAVID MANOEL
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1997-06-17
Abstract: A coin operated pool table (1) is provided with ball collection channels (8) formed in a sheet (9) of material substantially co-extensive with and supported in the base (2) below the table top (10) such that the sheet prevents escape of the balls and protects the table top components housed in the base.
Patent GB-2311161-A (GB)
Title: Karaoke system using portable data store
Inventor: TASHIRO MASASHI
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: A karaoke system, which may be installed on a vehicle, has a store 22C holding song data. Additional song data may be loaded into the store 22C from a portable down loader 71.