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Patent GB-2328173-A (GB)
Title: Nail gun
Inventor: SEARLE ROY
IPC: B25C1/00
Filed: 1997-08-15
Abstract: A device for inserting nails or screws into a surface such that an amount of sealant material is drawn with the nail or screw to close the hole created by it in penetrating the surface. The device incorporates a discharge chamber 7 with a feeder passage F through which the nail or screw N is discharged. A container (8, fig 4) is supplied with sealant which is fed under pressure to a filler chamber 18 via a passageway 15. A regulator 17 controls the flow of sealant to discharge chamber 7. As the nail or screw passes along feeder passage F it draws a quantity of sealant from filler chamber 18 which plugs the space adjacent the head of the nail or screw.
Patent GB-2317651-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic systems
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN CARSTEN
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: The invention concerns a hydraulic system (1) with a pressure source (2, 3) controllable by way of a load sensing signal, a pressure sink (4), at least two work sections (6, 7), each having a hydraulic load (8, 18) and a control valve (9, 9') with a load sensing signal connection (19, 20; 19', 20') and at least one back-pressure valve (17) arranged in a tank conduit between the control valve (9, 9'9 and the pressure sink (4). In such a system the pressure required from the pump in the neutral position is to be as low as possible. On the other hand, however, oscillations should not occur when an external force acts on another hydraulic load in the neutral position of a control valve. In the neutral position of the control valves (9, 9') the load sensing signal connection ( 19, 20; 19' 20') is therefore connected with the pressure sink (4) by way of an auxiliary tank conduit (23, 23', 23''; 29) by-passing the back-pressure valve (17).
Patent GB-2313542-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle seat and armrest arrangement
Inventor: HORSFORD PETER STEELE
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: A vehicle seat and armrest arrangement comprising two spaced apart backrests independently pivotable about a first axis between an upright passenger seating position and a lowered position and an armrest assembly interposed between the two backrests having an armrest portion, characterised in that the armrest portion is pivotally connected to a pivotable backboard member forming part of said armrest assembly, and that the armrest assembly is movable into three separate configurations, a first configuration in which the armrest portion and backboard are both in an upright position, a second configuration in which the armrest is in the lowered position and the backboard member is in an upright position and a third configuration in which the backboard and the armrest portion are both in a lowered position thereby allowing elongate objects to be carried between the backrests.
Patent GB-2330675-A (GB)
Title: Addressable alarm system
Inventor: AMLANI MANHAR
IPC: G08B26/00
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: An addressable fire alarm system comprises a plurality of heat and/or smoke sensors 10 connected to a control panel 13. The sensors 10 are programmed with their unique address codes by successively activating them using a heat or smoke source, the control panel 13 being arranged to transmit successive address codes to respective sensors 10 as they are successively activated. Each sensor 10 receives and stores its unique address code that is received from the control panel 13. The address code of each sensor 10 is thus very straightforward to set. Moreover, the system makes it easier to group the location of the sensors 10 according to their address codes.
Patent GB-2330705-A (GB)
Title: Limiting dry band arcing on an all-dielectric self-supporting cable; arc gap devices
Inventor: SUTEHALL RALPH
IPC: G02B6/48
Filed: 1997-10-27
Abstract: To limit dry band arcing adjacent an earthed suspension region 20 of an all-dielectric self-supporting (ADSS) cable 10 suspended at the region 20 from a tower which also supports power transmission lines, a current path incorporating an arc gap, or equivalent solid state device such as a varistor, is provided between electrically conductive clamps 28, 26 disposed around the cable 10 at the earthed suspension region 20 and at a location 22 remote from region 20, respectively. An arc gap may be defined between a tubular sleeve 32 connected to and adjacent the clamp 26 (or 28) and a rod 30 connected to clamp 28 (or 26) and extending through the sleeve 32. Insulating arms 34 position the rod 30 on the axis of the sleeve 32 to define an arc gap therebetween. Such an arc gap device defined by a sleeve 32, rod 30 and insulators 34 may also be used instead of arcing horns in covered conductors, transformers or any other application which traditionally uses arcing horns.
Patent GB-2321416-A (GB)
Title: Process and catalyst for decreasing pollutants in gases
Inventor: BOEGNER WALTER
IPC: B01D53/02
Filed: 1997-12-22
Abstract: A process and a catalyst for decreasing pollutants in gases, in which at least one oxidizable pollutant is chemically changed by means of a catalyst formed from a plurality of materials and with the assistance of an additional substance, where the additional substance is at least partly adsorbed at least within a temperature range between room temperature and 400C by an adsorbing material of the catalyst, and where the pollutant is oxidized by an oxidizing material in the catalyst.
Patent GB-2326050-A (GB)
Title: Portable telephone set with a card loading portion and battery housing side by side
Inventor: KUBO HIROSHI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1998-01-27
Abstract: A portable telephone set 30 includes a case 32,34 and a card loading mechanism 51,52. The case has first and second sides 32 and 34 opposite to each other. A group of keys 31 is located on the first side of the case. The case includes first and second portions 45 and 45b-1 located on the second side. The first portion 45 can accomodate a battery pack and the second portion is next to the first portion and accomodates the card loading mechanism. A card in which information is stored can be loaded into the card loading mechanism and held by a spring mechanism. Also provided is a detection switch (figures 8 and 15) to detect if the card is present in the card holder. The detection switch has a terminal which is sprung to engage with the card in the card holder.
Patent GB-2323175-A (GB)
Title: Power circuits
Inventor: MILLER ROGER
IPC: G01R19/00
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: A power circuit having a reverse battery protection feature, a current sensing feature and a temperature sensing feature employs a MOS gated power semiconductor device Q7 or other resistive device in the forward current path of a power stage. Power to a three phase load A,B,C is controlled by three switching I.C's 11-13. The total load current passes through MOSFET Q7 and under normal conditions the voltage across Q7 is sensed at terminal I SENSE  to measure the current. By connecting terminal I TEMP  to ground Q7 is cut off and with the switching currents also off, the voltage across the body diode D2 in the semiconductor Q7 indicates temperature. This voltage is also sensed at I SENSE . Other arrangements use a series MOSFET to sense current, but include separate temperature sensing. The gate of Q7 is also connected to the positive input supply terminal such that reverse battery connection cuts off Q7 preventing load current flow.
Patent GB-2323525-A (GB)
Title: Laundry rack
Inventor: BIRKETT HAROLD
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 1998-03-26
Abstract: A folding or rigid laundry rack assembly is disclosed which can be hooked over and supported from a door. The rack can also be turned upside-down or the arms 2,3 pivoted below the rack 1 to allow the rack to be supported above a radiator or a balcony rail.
Patent GB-2325730-A (GB)
Title: Fixing a firing arrangement to a burner
Inventor: ERNSTBERGER PASCAL
IPC: F23N5/26
Filed: 1998-05-07
Abstract: An automatic firing arrangement (1) has projections (4) which can be introduced into L-shaped openings (6) in a housing portion (2) of a burner. After a translatory movement in a horizontal direction (7) a retaining element (8) (Fig 2) latches into an opening (10) of the housing portion (2) so that the automatic firing arrangement (1) is held in the housing portion (2). A mains plug can be fitted into a plug socket (11) of the mounted automatic firing arrangement (1) only when the automatic firing arrangement (1) has reached its final position.
Patent GB-2337471-A (GB)
Title: Rose spray head with adjustable outlets
Inventor: DEEN-WILLIAMS MICHELLE ANNE
IPC: B05B15/528
Filed: 1998-05-16
Abstract: A shower handset 1 has a plurality of spray nozzles 28 arranged in concentric arrays 28. The innermost and outermost arrays of nozzles 28a, 28b, and 28c, 28d are permanently open. The intermediate arrays of nozzles 28e, 28f are of increased axial length providing integral valve seats at the inner ends. A valve plate 16 is axially movable in response to rotation of manually operable control member 17 to co-operate with the valve seats to close one or both intermediate arrays of nozzles 28e, 28f to control the water flow through the handset 1. In an alternative arrangement (Figures 6 and 7), each intermediate array of nozzles 28e, 28f has a common valve seat.
Patent GB-2328238-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable window glass support of vehicle door incorporating eccentric bushing
Inventor: NASS ULRICH
IPC: B60J1/17
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: An adjustable device for receiving a window glass 1 of a motor vehicle door on a glass support 2. The glass support comprises a supporting peg 4 which is passed through an opening 3 in the window glass 1 and fixed to a securing element 5 at the opposite side of the window glass 1 from the glass support 2. An eccentric bushing 6 rotatable on the peg 4 is disposed in the opening 3 the periphery 9 of which rotatably cooperates with the opening 3. The eccentric bushing 6 comprises an adjusting ring 7 which cooperates with the securing element 5 which in turn is locked onto the peg 4 with the window glass 1 being held between the securing element 5 and the glass support 2. This forms a releasable locking arrangement whereby rotation of the bushing 6 within the opening 3 adjusts the position of the window glass 1.
Patent GB-2327674-A (GB)
Title: HIV integrase inhibitors
Inventor: BILLS GERALD F
IPC: C07C69/88
Filed: 1998-07-22
Abstract: Natural products such as certain dimerized hydroxyphenylundecanes are described. These compounds are useful in the inhibition of HIV integrase, the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
Patent GB-2341531-A (GB)
Title: A conveyor system for preparing pre-cooked meat
Inventor: GILES ENDA
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: A method for preparing comminuted, cooked meat pieces comprises in-line steaming of meat pieces on a conveyor 2, a first in-line cooking stage 8 followed by a mixing/spreading stage 12 and a final cooking stage 9. Another mixing stage may be included in between steaming and the first heating stage 8. The mixing stage 12 preferably comprises four turning arms 30, circumferentially spaced about and extending radially from a freely rotatable shaft 25, whic is disposed transversely across the conveyor 2. The method may also include an in-line system for sensing the temperature of the meat pieces and adjusting the cooking temperatures accordingly, this is preferably done by detecting infra-red emissions from the partially cooked meat.
Patent GB-2343777-A (GB)
Title: Mitigating errors in a distributed speech recognition process
Inventor: PEARCE DAVID JOHN BENJAMIN
IPC: G10L15/30
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: A method of mitigating errors in a distributed speech recognition process comprises the steps of identifying a group comprising one or more vectors which have undergone a transmission error, and replacing one or more speech recognition parameters in the identified group of vectors. In one embodiment all the speech recognition parameters of each vector of the group are replaced by replacing the whole vectors, and each respective replaced whole vector is replaced by a copy of whichever of the preceding or following vector without error is closest in receipt order to the vector being replaced. In another embodiment determination of which speech recognition parameter or parameters are to be replaced is performed by predicting, from vectors received without error, a predicted value for each speech recognition parameter within the identified group of vectors, and replacing those speech recognition parameters within the identified group of vectors which are outside of a predetermined threshold relative to their respective predicted value.
Patent GB-2331683-A (GB)
Title: Coupling telecommunications signal to power cables
Inventor: BROWN PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: H01H85/46
Filed: 1998-11-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of coupling a telecommunications signal to a plurality of power cables (15), each cable being connected in a line to a bus-bar (11-13) the method including the steps of selecting one of the cables located substantially in the centre of the line and either coupling the telecommunications signal to the selected cable or coupling the signal to the bus-bar in the vicinity of the selected cable. By "in the vicinity" is preferably meant at or near the selected cable e.g. nearer to the selected cable than to any of the other cables connected to the bus-bar. Where a telecommunications signal is to be connected to a plurality of power cables, one aim is usually to ensure a roughly equal distribution of telecommunications signal power among the power cables. By making the physical connection in the vicinity of one of the central cables in the line, as proposed above, this helps to ensure that the signal power is approximately distributed in as equal away as possible. A fuse holder modified to include a telecommunications signal connector is also disclosed (figs. 2-5 not shown).
Patent GB-2344741-A (GB)
Title: Drawer type computer housing
Inventor: OHARA TAKEYOSHI
IPC: A47B88/00
Filed: 1998-12-17
Abstract: A drawer type computer mounting system includes a housing formed of a bottom shell 12, a top cover shell 11, a face panel 2, and two slide rails 3 fastened to opposite vertical side panels of the bottom shell for permitting it to be moved between two slide tracks in a desk. Each rail has first and second walls 31,32 of different widths connected at right angles and a plurality of mounting holes 311,321 in the walls for connection to the said side panels, whereby the rails can be alternatively fastened to the housing between two positions to fit the pitch between the tracks in the desk. Each side panel of the bottom shell has a plurality of vertical slots 123 to which the rails are adjustably fastened. Fasteners are described comprising a screw (41, Fig 5) whose head passes through the enlarged portion (1231) at the top of the slots 123 and a manually operable threaded socket (42).
Patent GB-2344811-A (GB)
Title: Security display unit
Inventor: MCTURK DAVID
IPC: E05G1/14
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: A display unit for high value goods comprises a container 1 for visible display and security means for deterring unauthorised removal of the goods, characterised in that the container itself is relatively weak and unarmoured and in that the security means comprise one or more detectors arranged to detect tampering or other unauthorised actions applied to the container 1, and means for adulterating the goods by applying thereto an adulterating agent when triggered to do so by activation of a detector. Preferably the adulteration is by spraying the goods with a colouring agent. The unit may be wall mounted with internal racks 6 for goods each provided with a dedicated ink pack for spraying. A roller shutter may be provided to close the unit and a switch 5 may be acutated if the unit is removed from the wall. An audible and/or visible warning may be provided before adulteration is actuated.
Patent GB-2330394-A (GB)
Title: Elongate streamlined element capable of changing its curvature and method for making same
Inventor: HARDY JEAN
IPC: B29C53/12
Filed: 1998-05-05
Abstract: The invention concerns an abrasionproof elongate streamlined element in composite material capable of changing its bend. The streamlined element comprises an elongate hollow body (1) and means (9) made of a composite material stabilised inside the elongate body. The elongate hollow body comprises one or several mechanical fixing means (24) which serve to maintain the composite, material means inside the elongate body, while allowing the means to move axially relative to the elongate element.
Patent GB-2331877-A (GB)
Title: Probe card
Inventor: KOJIMA AKIO
IPC: G01R1/073
Filed: 1998-06-17
Abstract: A probe card having an improved reliability of connection between a probe (5c) of a membrane (5) and a pad (23a) on a wafer IC (23). The base (12c) of a mount (12) is fitted in a through hole (4a) of a printed board (4) and a load stem (8) is supported by a bearing (39) movably only in the vertical direction substantially in the center of the mount. A compression coil spring (7) is fitted around the stem and given a biasing force for moving the stem downward. A stiffener block (31) having a recess (31c) to be engaged with a spherical pressing part (8a) at the lower end of the stem is held by a holding member (33) movably a little upward and horizontally against the biaising force of the coil spring in a state where it projects down from the bottom face of the printed board. A thin flexible insulating membrane (5) having a plurality of probes (5c) in the central region on its bottom face is fixed to the bottom face of the printed board. Part of the top face of the membrane, including the central region, is bonded to the bottom face of the stiffener block through an elastic sheet (44).
Patent GB-2350296-A (GB)
Title: Extraction of active substance from cabbage
Inventor: VIGDOROVICH DANIEL
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 1999-04-26
Abstract: A method for the preparation of an active plant substance comprises peeling and washing cabbage (<I>Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.</I>), cutting it, cooling and freezing slices, defrosting the resulting material, refreezing, vacuum freeze drying, disintegration of the resulting material, extracting with water, separating the liquid part from insoluble fractions and vacuum freeze drying of the liquid part. Preferably, all the steps are carried out below 4 {C and the cooling and freezing slices step takes place at -27 to -40 {C for 12-36 hours. The active substance may be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of gastrointestinal distress and may be administered as a pharmaceutical composition or in a foodstuff, such as a confection. The substance may also be used to stimulate microbiological processes. The method provides a concentrated form of an unstable component, different from vitamin U, which provides the therapeutic activity of cabbage juice.
Patent GB-2334558-A (GB)
Title: Slide surface member
Inventor: DOSAKA KENJI
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 1996-03-15
Abstract: A slide surface of a slide member includes a large number truncated hexagonal pyramid-shaped metal crystals having an area rate of 40 to 100% in the slide surface and having a top face comprising a plurality of flat face portions 49a-f with a step s provided between adjacent flat face portions.
Patent GB-2337053-A (GB)
Title: Azo dyes for ink jet printing having at least two (carboxy/sulpho/phosphono)-substituted (2-hydroxy-6-oxo-5-(1-pyridyl)-3-pyridyl)azophenyl units
Inventor: KENWORTHY MARK
IPC: C09B44/08
Filed: 1999-05-06
Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1) and salts and tautomers thereof: wherein: n is 2 or 3; L is a direct link or a di- or tri-valent linking group; each Q independently is of the formula: each R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>2</SP> independently is H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aralkyl; each W and X independently is -COOH, -SO 3 H, -PO 3 H 2  or alkyl substituted by one or more groups selected from -COOH, -SO 3 H and -PO 3 H 2 ; each Y and Z independently is a substituent other than those defined for W and X; a is 1-5; b is 0-4; C is 0-3; d is 1-4; (a+b) in each Q is 5 or less; and (c+d) in each Q is 4 or less, are useful as colorants in inks. Also claimed are inks containing a compound of the Formula (1), an ink jet printing process using the inks, a substrate printed with the inks, an ink jet printer cartridge containing the inks and an ink jet printer containing the ink jet printer cartridge.
Patent GB-2338310-A (GB)
Title: Electrical test meter with audible and visual measurement indication means
Inventor: GRANT DAVID PETER
IPC: G01R13/02
Filed: 1999-05-12
Abstract: An electrical test meter 10 comprises means for measuring an electrical parameter, means 32 for displaying the measured parameter and means 16 for generating a tone corresponding to the measured parameter. The electrical parameter may relate to resistance or voltage. The display means 32 may be a needle/dial, LED or LCD. The tone generating means 16 may include an amplifier linked to a loudspeaker. The test meter may be part of a kit used in identifying faults in alarm systems. A method of testing an alarm system using the test meter is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2350274-A (GB)
Title: Seedling protector
Inventor: GRIMES NORMAN EDWARD
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: The protector comprises a generally tubular housing having a peripherally-extending ridge or channel 17. The housing may be formed from two identical halves 11, 12 which snap fit together and having a peripheral channel 17 to receive slug pellets. The top edge of the protector may have slots 30 therein to receive and hold a hose for watering an enclosed seedling.
Patent GB-2340910-A (GB)
Title: Bowden cable hose support means
Inventor: BECK CHRISTIAN
IPC: F16C1/14
Filed: 1999-07-08
Abstract: A support means for a Bowden cable hose comprises: a plate-shaped mounting part 10; an elongate opening 16 having walls provided with toothing 20,22; a clamping element 24 of resilient plastics material having a receiving slot 26 to accommodate the Bowden cable hose; and toothed portions (36 and 38, fig 2) adapted to be inserted into the toothings 20,22 of the opening such that the clamping element 24 is secured against movement along at least one longitudinal direction of the opening 16.
Patent GB-2357104-A (GB)
Title: Plastic screed rail
Inventor: HUGHES RAYMOND
IPC: E04F21/05
Filed: 1999-12-09
Abstract: A plastic screed rail [1] for use in the laying of concrete or other flowable material floors comprises a base [2] which supports a vertical member [5]. The member [5] is a snap-fit into the groove [4], in the base [2], formed by the ridge [3]. Slots [11] or apertures are provided for the location of concrete reinforcement mesh. In another embodiment, the base [2] and vertical member [5] are formed in one piece.
Patent HU-T73563-A (HU)
Title: Method of processing plastic waste
Inventor: KOSLOWSKI THOMAS
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 1993-01-15
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP93/00095 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 18, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 18, 1994 PCT Filed Jan. 15, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/14154 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 22, 1993.The invention relates to a process for reprocessing plastic wastes, in which the plastic wastes filled into vessels are autoclaved as coherent, porous bundles with high water absorption capacity in a steam atmosphere at approximately 150 DEG  to 220 DEG  C., preferably 165 DEG  to 190 DEG  C., and melted by this means, at the end of the autoclaving process, the resulting bodies of molten plastic are at least partly dried by re-evaporating the water contained therein and are cooled.