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Patent GB-2288465-A (GB)
Title: Method of measuring dewpoint or gas concentration and apparatus for prediction of icing
Inventor: STORMBOM LARS
IPC: G01N25/56
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: The method is based on measuring the relative humidity or concentration of the gas directly, e.g. using a thin-film humidity sensing element 3 of capacitive type, and simultaneously measuring the temperature of the element 3, the temperature of the relative value measuring element 3 being shifted (by means of a Peltier heater/cooler 7) to bring the element 3 into a measurement range of maximally high sensitivity. For example, at low concentrations the element may be cooled to cause operation in the range of 60 to 80% relative humidity. The true dewpoint is computed from the measured relative humidity and the sensed temperature. The ambient temperature may be measured by a further sensor 6. Calibration details are given.   The arrangement may be incorporated in an icing predictor, together with a sensor for measuring the temperature of the exposed object e,g, a mast or aircraft wing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286274-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for encryption having a feedback register with selectable taps
Inventor: PUHL LARRY
IPC: H04W12/00
Filed: 1994-07-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a pseudo-random bit sequence is provided. A first input bit (206) is determined as a function of bits stored in a shift register (252) in accordance with a first feedback algorithm. In addition, a second input bit (262) is determined as a function of bits stored in the shift register (252) in accordance with a second feedback algorithm. Subsequently, a particular input bit (268) to be provided to the shift register (252) is deterministically selected from the group consisting of the first input bit (260) and the second input bit (262) such that a non-linear pseudo-random sequence may be produced by the shift register (252). In addition, a communication unit which utilizes the pseudo-random bit sequence in encrypting a signal to be transmitted and decrypting a received signal is described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301576-A (GB)
Title: A Fastening arrangement
Inventor: COLLINS NICHOLAS GORDON
IPC: A61G7/053
Filed: 1995-05-31
Abstract: A fastening arrangement for releasably fastening an invalid suspension device (not shown) to a lifting arm 10 of a hoist, comprises a sleeve-like member 12 which is slidable on the lifting arm and which has means 26 to which the suspension device is attached or attachable, releasable locking means 13, 14 for releasably locking the sleeve-like member in a position in which it is fully engaged with the lifting arm, and complimentary means 16, 23 and 17, 25 on the sleeve-like member and lifting arm for forcing the sleeve-like member to be tilted relative to the lifting arm in order that it can be removed from the lifting arm. Preferably the releasable fastening is a spring-pressed pin 13 engaging in a hole 24 in the sleeve 12 and a stud 25 on the sleeve engaging in a hole 17 on the arm. The pin is released by button 15. Preferably an arm cross-pin 16 coacts with extended recess 22 and inclined grooves 23 to allow movement to release arm end from sleeve socket 20 when the fastening is released and to tilt the sleeve for removal from the arm. The arrangement allows a number of suspension devices (Figs 6 and 7) to be used with the same arm.
Patent GB-2298320-A (GB)
Title: A terminal
Inventor: NOLLA MAGRINA FRANCESCO
IPC: H01R43/16
Filed: 1995-07-24
Abstract: An electrical terminal 10 of rectangular section has side walls 15 having inturned cantilevered mutually converging portions to engage a mating male terminal, the converging portions being joined to the side walls 15 by curved portions 23. The side walls 15 carry overlapping wings 17,18, 20, (28) all of which provide axial rigidity to the terminal. Displacement of the converging portions may be limited by stops. Tabs 11,12 are provided for securing the terminal to a conductor.
Patent GB-2293053-A (GB)
Title: Multiple connector assembly arrangement
Inventor: FUKAMACHI MAKOTO
IPC: H01R13/629
Filed: 1995-07-31
Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises two frames 1, 21 in which male and female connectors 3, 23 are received and retained in apertures 2, 22 in respective frames, the frames 1, 21 being arranged such that the connectors 3, 23 within the frames inter-engage. The assembly includes means which facilitate the engagement of the connectors and guide surfaces which guide the connectors into inter-engagement. The guide surface may be provide by the exterior and interior surfaces of a mating pair of connectors which are secured to the frames so as to avoid lateral movement therebetween or by a peripheral wall on one frame and an abutment on the other frame for engagement with said wall. The guide arrangement may include a projection and recess latching formation which operates at the initial inter-engagement of the guide system. The connectors may be retained in the apertures by a resilient latch system in which the latching members engage at distal corners of the connectors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304100-A (GB)
Title: Pressure barrel and flow regulator for use therein
Inventor: HUGHES JONATHAN PAUL
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: A pressure barrel comprises an extractor tube 10 extending to near the bottom of the barrel. Flow regulator means is associated with the tube within the barrel. Such means comprises a valve member 12 biassed by spring 14 to a first position shown in fig. 1 where liquid can be extracted from the barrel - suction within the tube causes ball valve arrangement 18, 20, 30 to open and allow outward flow. A pressure of at least 5kPa within the tube causes the valve member 12 to open downwardly against the spring 14 as shown in fig.2, thus allowing liquid flow into the barrel via the lateral apertures 24 in the valve member.
Patent GB-2304278-A (GB)
Title: Reclinable chair
Inventor: ISMAILJEE SULEMAN
IPC: A47C1/0355
Filed: 1995-08-22
Abstract: A reclinable chair is formed from a plurality of struts as a frame supporting a flexible chair seat (80). The chair back (14) can be reclined to one of a plurality of positions, determined by a back rest support (44) and a plurality of pairs of slots (50) on two rear frame sections (24). An actuator bar (52) with a handle (57) extends towards the front of the chair and is operable from a seating position. A pivotable foot rest (62) is coupled to the back rest (14) through two arm rests (60) and pivots with the back rest (14). The chair can be returned to the sitting configuration by applying downward pressure on the foot rest (66). A seat height adjuster (34) is also provided.
Patent GB-2310090-A (GB)
Title: Safety circuit for an electric blanket
Inventor: ARMSTRONG MARTIN KEITH
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: An electric blanket operable in a low power setting for overnight use and a high power setting has a safety circuit (2) operable only in the low power setting that is responsive to the power level supplied to a heating element (4). If this power level exceeds a threshold level, which is below the high power setting, then the power to the electric blanket is stopped. The power level supplied to the heating element is controlled by circuit (6) which turns on a thyristor (T1) for selected cycles of a half wave rectified mains voltage. The voltage on the thyristor anode when it is off is averaged and compared to a reference voltage at comparator (U1c). If it is less than the reference then triac (T2) is turned on allowing resistors (R1, R2) to heat up and blow a thermal fuse.
Patent GB-2309761-A (GB)
Title: An electrically-operated actuator for a motor vehicle friction clutch
Inventor: FISCHER ROBERT
IPC: B60K23/00
Filed: 1997-01-27
Abstract: An electric motor 12 is electronically controlled to actuate a friction clutch 3 and includes a spring to assist in the operation. The motor 12 can have single or multi-stage gearing, such as worm and crank gearing 12a, 12b, operating the clutch through a fluid column 9 or alternatively through linkwork (Fig 1b) or directly (Fig. 27). The single or multi-stage gear can include toothed gearing, e.g. epicyclic gearing (Fig. 30) or swashplate gearing (Fig. 33) or cam gearing (Figs 18, 19) or rack-and-pinion gearing (Fig. 21). The gearing may be such that the ratio between the electric motor and the clutch operating member will vary, e.g. by using non-circular gears (Fig. 22). The electronic control responds to such signals as the engine speed, the vehicle speed and the intent of the driver to change ratio.
Patent GB-2306521-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for jetting liquid onto a fibrous web
Inventor: DEEMING ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: D04H18/04
Filed: 1995-09-11
Abstract: An elongate jet strip (29) for a jetting apparatus (10; 110) for jetting high velocity liquid into a fibrous web, comprising a longitudinally extending flat central portion (41), flanked along each edge by a turned up edge margin (42). The jet strip (41) is used in a jetting apparatus in conjunction with a perforated distribution plate (27).
Patent GB-2323434-A (GB)
Title: Heat sink
Inventor: SHAW MICHAEL CARL
IPC: F28F1/34
Filed: 1997-03-22
Abstract: A heat sink for dissipating heat from a body requiring heat dissipation, the heat sink being particularly suitable for use with a lamp (18), is circular in cross-section and has a cylindrical central core (12) connected to an array of radial fins (14). The fins extend at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the core, the angle preferably being between 40 to 60 degrees. The fins and core may be of copper. The heat sink contains a recess (16) for accommodating a portion of the lamp body requiring heat dissipation.
Patent GB-2323471-A (GB)
Title: CCD imager
Inventor: BURT DAVID JAMES
IPC: H04N5/372
Filed: 1997-03-22
Abstract: In a CCD imager 1, a charge is accumulated in pixels of an image area 2 representative of the intensity of incident radiation and is subsequently transferred to a store section 3 and then on a row by row basis to an output register 4 by applying suitable drive pulses to electrodes 7 and 8. Signal charge in the output register 4 is transferred to a multiplication register 5 by drive pulses applied to electrodes 9 and 10 to give charge transfer in the direction shown by the arrows. One or more drive pulses applied to the electrodes of the multiplication register 5 are of sufficiently large amplitude to produce high field regions in the register element to cause signal multiplication by impact ionisation. This gives a low noise amplification of the signal charge, the multiplied signal charge being detected at charge detection circuit 6.
Patent GB-2314468-A (GB)
Title: Female terminal for a printed circuit board
Inventor: VALLES CARLOS PITARQUE
IPC: H01R12/58
Filed: 1997-06-11
Abstract: A terminal formed from a metal sheet or plate by pressing and bending and forming a single body. The insertion end or pine 16 is intended to be inserted into a printed circuit, while the other end receives one or two or more male terminals mounted in the end of a conventional electrical conductor or electronic unit. The terminal comprises a front male terminal 16, a substantially regular tetrapyramidal middle zone 21 and a parallelepiped rear zone 14 which has lugs 17 for engagement with a male terminal. An opening 18 for the purpose of verifying contact of a male terminal inserted in the rear part between the lugs is provided. The lugs have a first portion where the two lugs converge, an intermediate portion 20 where they diverge, and an end portion 19 which is curved and which converges.
Patent GB-2314964-A (GB)
Title: Pole plate having non-active portion
Inventor: KIM HYOUNG-SU
IPC: H01M4/14
Filed: 1997-06-30
Abstract: A pole plate 10 has two longitudinal side edges and two lateral end edges comprising an active portion 4 on which a plurality of charging holes 6 are formed to allow the charging of active material, and a non-active portion 12 formed at a predetermined width on the longitudinal side edges and the two lateral end edges. The non-active portion is void of charging holes and active material.
Patent GB-2316769-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic developer roller and its production by moulding
Inventor: TAKAGI KOJI
IPC: B29C33/44
Filed: 1997-09-02
Abstract: A magnet roller composed of a magnet body portion and a shaft portion integral with each other is produced by moulding a mixture of a resin Sr ferrite whose Sr/Ba ratio is 1 to 100. There is also disclosed a roller with a plurality of poles in which the magnetic pole having a maximum magnetic force and another magnetic pole having a minimum magnetic force differs by 100 G or more. In molding the magnetic mixture, the magnetic body portion (1) of the magnet roller is pushed by ejection pins (4) to thereby remove the magnet roller from a mold (31, 32). Alternatively a gate is provided in the mold at a position corresponding to the outer circumferential surface or the end surface of the magnet body portion or the outer circumferential surface of the shaft portion, and the bonded magnet composition is injected through the gate into the mold cavity. The magnetic roller may have an aluminium sleeve, in which the inner diameter of the sleeve is X mm, and the outer diameter of the magnet roller is (X - 4) to (X - 0.2) mm. Alternatively, the roller may have a resin outer layer whose elongation at break defined by JIS K7113 is 10% or less is formed on the sleeve surface.
Patent GB-2318287-A (GB)
Title: Desk with foldable supports
Inventor: BROWN CHARLES R
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 1997-11-21
Abstract: Foldable ready to use computer desk 'A' has a desk top 10 for supporting computer equipment and the like and a pair of spaced foldable side members 22,24 which include solid panels that form sides of the desk. The solid side panels are carried by hinges 30,32 having displaced pivot points which allow the side members to fold over one another in an overlapping manner (Fig 5B) to create a utility space between the side members and the desk top in which utility devices such as a keyboard drawer assembly 20, power surge strip 38, and cable tray 40 are nested when the desk is folded. Brace assemblies urge the side members outwardly in an extended position to support the desk top above the floor and urge upper portions of the side members against the hinge brackets to provide a sturdy construction.
Patent GB-2322629-A (GB)
Title: Composite materials based on ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin fiber and matrix and process for the manufacture thereof
Inventor: REIN DIMITRY
IPC: C08J5/06
Filed: 1996-09-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin composite material based on fiber and a matrix of a polyolefin, selected from polyethylene and polypropylene possessing improved mechanical properties. The polyolefin composite comprises a network of fibers and matrix which have a molecular weight of above 500,000. This network is held together by compressed and crystallized molecular brush layers, obtained by the swelling of the external surface of said fibers and reciprocal entanglement with it of the polymer matrix. The composite material provides a tensile strength of at least 75 % of the volume average tenacity of the polyolefin fiber network and matrix. A process for obtaining a polyolefin composite material and the improved properties of the resulted product are also described.
Patent GB-2324976-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for punching/die-cutting parts
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ JIMENEZ MARIANO
IPC: B21D28/26
Filed: 1998-04-20
Abstract: Process and device for punching/die-cutting parts which entails one single stroke of press in which, the cutting of the outline and the initial process(es) of shaping the sheet metal and the angled punching of the part 4 and the die-cutting such as additional holes and/or folds is achieved by employing a device installed on the equipment (bolster/die). Applicable in stampware.
Patent GB-2338720-A (GB)
Title: Plate filter
Inventor: HSIEH CHIN-SAN
IPC: B01D39/14
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: A plate filter with high odor and toxin removing and water absorbing capacities and its manufacturing processes includes specific amounts of a first catalyst such as hydrochloric acid, a second catalyst such as formalin, a vegetable starch, PVA, active carbon and fibres. The materials are orderly processed through mixing, stirring and coating on a plate fiber. Then the plate fiber passes through a foaming step, a cooling step, a washing and compressing step and a drying step, becoming a plate filter washable and able to remove odor and toxin sufficiently and absorb water.
Patent GB-2325234-A (GB)
Title: Highly functionalized polyethylene glycol grafted polystyrene supports
Inventor: LABADIE JEFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: C08G81/02
Filed: 1997-01-22
Abstract: This invention provides novel polymers and graft copolymers of poly(ethylene oxide) and methods for their preparation and purification. The invention provides graft copolymers of a backbone polymer comprising poly(methylstyrene) and side chain polymers of poly(ethylene oxide). The graft copolymers have up to three poly(ethylene oxide) chains per methylstyrene unit in the backbone. The poly(ethylene oxide) chains are attached to the backbone polymer via a 1,3-dioxyprop-2-yl linking group. The polymers of this invention are made by reaction of a 1,3-dicarbonyl nucleophile with a backbone polymer having a leaving group and subsequent modification. The purification methods comprise treating the polymers with a polar protic solvent.
Patent GB-2328157-A (GB)
Title: Urine meter assembly
Inventor: BATCHELOR KESTER JULIAN
IPC: A61B5/20
Filed: 1998-08-03
Abstract: A urine meter assembly 3 is connected to the inlet 20 of a flexible urine bag 2 and to the outlet end of a urine tube 1. The assembly has a transparent chamber 31 with a filter 36 and drip outlet 35 at its upper end. An optical drip sensor 40 is removably fitted onto the chamber 31 to detect drips from the outlet. A counter 43, 44 counts the drips and displays an indication of the volume of urine having flowed through the assembly, the counter being switchable to display the volume collected over different times. The drip sensor may alternatively be a capacitive sensor.
Patent GB-2328602-A (GB)
Title: Cooling baked products
Inventor: GRIEVE ALEXANDER DUNCAN
IPC: F25D13/06
Filed: 1998-08-26
Abstract: A method of cooling baked products, such as bread, is provided comprising the steps of moving the products on a spiral conveyor 16 through a cooling unit 12 cooling air to 15‹Cor less, thereby increasing its relative humidity, and then passing the cold air over the baked products to cool the products, the cooling coils 14 in the cooling unit being arranged such that the temperature of the air does not rise by more than 8‹C as it passes over the products. Air having a temperature of 15‹C or less has a much higher relative humidity than air at ambient temperatures. Thus by passing such cold air over the baked products, the moisture loss from the products can be controlled without the use of humidification devices, such as air washers. This reduces the cost of the equipment needed, and reduces cooling times. In further embodiments, the cooling coils are arranged such that the relative humidity of the air does not fall below 70% as it passes over the products, and the air is recirculated around a closed loop.
Patent GB-2341818-A (GB)
Title: Compact disc transfer device
Inventor: BEST GRAHAM VICTOR
IPC: G11B23/00
Filed: 1998-09-25
Abstract: A device for tranfering compact discs from their storage cases to a player comprises a body shell 1, preferably formed from an anti-static material, a radial suction pad (limpet pad) 18 and a compression system comprising an activation button 4 which, when depressed, forces the limpet pad 18 downwards via the action of a compression rod 7. When the button is subsequently released, the compression spring 8 causes the device to lift the compact disc 17 from its holder. The device may further comprise an antimagnetic centreing button 11, for ease of location of the device. The compact disc 17 is released by a further depression of the activation button 4 when the disc is in position in the player.
Patent GB-2330315-A (GB)
Title: Artificial shock absorbing surface
Inventor: WHITAKER DEREK GORDON
IPC: A63C19/10
Filed: 1998-03-13
Abstract: An artificial shock absorbing surface e.g. for use as a ski slope surface, includes an array of spaced apart upright resiliently flexible members supported by a base. The flexible members each have an upper head portion (4) and a lower stem portion (3) with the head portion (4) of each flexible member having greater transverse cross-sectional dimensions than that of the lower stem portion (3). The surface easily withstands downward directed force but on application of lateral force to the flexible members, the stem portions (3) flex so that the head portions (4) contact head portions (4) of adjacent flexible members. In a preferred embodiment, the base is formed from parallel base members (1) joined together by cross-wise connecting members (2). Preferably, strips of resilient damping material (7) are positioned between stem portions (3).
Patent GB-2333243-A (GB)
Title: Device for throwing a ball
Inventor: MORRISS ANTHONY
IPC: A63B65/12
Filed: 1999-01-07
Abstract: A dveice for throwing a ball 15, eg for owners exercising their pets, is designed to flex and includes a pole 11 with a ball-receiving cup 14 attached to one end. In one embodiment (not shown) the pole itself is made of flexible material; in another embodiment, flexing is achieved by means of a resilient member, such as spring 13, between the cup and the pole, which may also be flexible. Ball 15 is dislodged and thrown by either a whole arm swinging action or by a flicking motion from the wrist, with a cut-away 21 on collar 20 assisting directional aim.
Patent GB-2333464-A (GB)
Title: Physical activity training device and method
Inventor: FISH LEONARD
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1996-09-06
Abstract: A training device (Figs. 1 and 2) for a person performing a physical activity wherein the proper performance thereof is related to the proper movement by the person (10). The device comprises a movement sensor (40), a trigger event sensor (50) for sensing the occurrence of a specific physical trigger event, a processor (60), an electronic memory (70), and a protective enclosure (95). The movement sensor (40) provides movement signal values to the processor (60), which is able to store these movement signal values in the memory (70). The trigger event sensor (50) provides trigger event signal values to the processor (60), such trigger event signal values corresponding to the occurrence of the specific physical trigger event near the device (Figs. 1 and 2). The processor (60) is able to store the trigger event signal values in the memory (70), and evaluate the trigger event signal values (Figs. 4A-4D, and 90) to determine if the specific trigger event has occurred.
Patent GB-2348369-A (GB)
Title: Bath scrubber with massage balls
Inventor: CHEN KUO-CHIN
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: A closed bag formed of a nylon mesh front 2 and a backing piece 1 contains a plurality of massage balls 5. Strings 7 which join the back and front of the bag between the balls define compartments to confine the balls whilst allowing their free rotation. Alternative structures for the ball restraints are shown in Figs 8-17. The backing piece is extended and folded over at the end of the bag to form an opening for a cord 6 and a strap (8, Fig 5) for passing a hand through may be provided across the rear of the bag. The bag may be elongate with a cord 6 at each end.
Patent GB-2340514-A (GB)
Title: A reinforced brick or block lintel
Inventor: JAMES PETER
IPC: E04C3/22
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: A brick lintel is constructed by laying bricks (1) in a jig and reinforcing the array by inserting a rod (3) into a longitudinal tunnel through the bricks and expanding a fabric sleeve (4) enveloping the rod, against the tunnel wall, by injecting grout. The bricks (1) may be mortared first and the tunnel drilled, either through the bricks and mortar or just through the mortar using pre-apertured bricks. Alternatively, the reinforcement may be fixed first and mortar applied subsequently.