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Patent GB-2313889-A (GB)
Title: Connection between riser pipe and pipe system on a platform or ship
Inventor: ROEED FINN
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 1997-05-30
Abstract: The connection between a flexible or semi-flexible riser pipe 12 and the pipe system 3 comprises a connection housing 5, with an upper gasket 6 and lower bearing ring ,7 and a connection coupled to the riser pipe, provided with a continuous bore and with upper 9 and lower 10 part spherical surfaces to lie against the corresponding surfaces on the upper gasket 6 and lower bearing ring 7. The gasket 6 is present against the surface 9 by circumferently arranged springs and the process fluid from above. The upper surface 9 may be concave.
Patent GB-2316268-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications system
Inventor: BLAKE WILLIAM
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 1997-08-02
Abstract: The telecommunications system has switching means (6, 24) for enabling a telecommunications device such as a telephone (8) to establish a telecommunications link with another device, for example a telephone (22) in response to dialling information from the first of said devices. The system also has storage means (18) for storing pre-recorded message data such as advertisements, and delay means (14) which modifies the operation of the switching means so as to delay the completion of the link between the telecommunications devices (8; 22). During that time, message transmission means (14) transmits an advertising message to the first said device (8). The system may also include bypass means (14) to enable the transmission of the message and the associated delay optionally to be avoided. An incentive to receive the message can be provided by offering a reduced charge or a free telecommunications link if the caller elects to accept the message. This feature of being able to vary or waive the charge of a link depending upon whether an advertisement is accepted, can be present in a system which does not include the aforementioned delay means.
Patent GB-2331370-A (GB)
Title: Polymer matrix containing electrodes for electrochemical sensors
Inventor: KEEPING SEAN
IPC: G01N27/333
Filed: 1997-11-14
Abstract: The electrode comprises a solid conductor 1 having a polymeric material 3 on a surface 9 thereof. The polymeric material comprises an essentially non-conductive polymer matrix incorporating anionic carrier molecules dispersed therein. The solid conductor is preferably metal, particularly noble metal, or carbon, particularly vitreous carbon fibres. The polymer matrix is preferably thermoplastic, and may be polyvinyl chloride, poly(vinyl chloride-co-vinyl acetate-co-vinyl alcohol), cellulose triacetate or ethyl cellulose. It is preferably soluble in a polar aprotic solvent. The anionic carrier may be selected from quaternary ammonium halides, quaternary phosphonium halides, organometallic halides of Group 4 or Group 5 metals and heterocyclic ring complexed cation salts. Many examples are given. A reference electrode 7 of silver chloride coated silver may be wrapped found the conductor 1 within the polymer matrix, and an outer, gas permeable membrane 8 applied to form an oxygen sensor.
Patent GB-2322318-A (GB)
Title: Edge grinding machine
Inventor: STOCKER MARK ANDREW
IPC: B24B49/12
Filed: 1997-06-11
Abstract: An edge-grinding machine having mounted thereon a grooved grinding wheel which is mounted to have a short stiffness loop between the wheel and the component being ground.
Patent GB-2338140-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for producing a dot matrix hologram
Inventor: LU YING-TSUNG
IPC: G03H1/30
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: Apparatus for producing a dot matrix hologram includes a laser source 60 an interference spot-adjusting system 70 for adjusting the diameter of the cross section of the laser beam; an interference spot-revolving system 80 for changing the direction of interference fringes, a two-dimensionally movable platform 64 on which a recording substrate 68 that is used to form a dot matrix hologram can be placed, a shutter 62 for controlling the exposure of the recording substrate and a computer 66, controlling the shutter 62, the interference spot-adjusting system 70 and the interference spot-revolving system 80. Interference spots are sequentially formed on different positions of the recording substrate 68 by adjusting the direction of the interference fringes and moving the movable platform 64.
Patent GB-2327100-A (GB)
Title: Process for injection of a cement grout into a prestressing-cable sheath
Inventor: NIETO JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: E04G21/12
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: During injection under pressure of cement grout into a prestressing-cable sheath (23), elements serving to prevent the grout under pressure from being expelled at the level of anchoring jaws (10) are installed on an anchoring block (16) of pre-stressed strands (8) at one end of the sheath (23), these elements include a sleeve (30) located around the bundle of strands (8) and applied against the anchoring block (16), and one or more sealing elements (52-54) of elastomer material placed in the interior of this sleeve (30).
Patent GB-2325702-A (GB)
Title: A lockable chain winder
Inventor: EYLEY BRIAN
IPC: E05F11/06
Filed: 1997-02-20
Abstract: A lockable chain winder for opening and closing windows has an internal mechanism which includes a stop member (16) which can be moved to engage with the chain winder sprocket (15) in such a manner that the sprocket (15) can freely rotate on one direction, but not in the other direction.
Patent GB-2325619-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush
Inventor: WATANABE TAKAYUKI
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: A toothbrush is provided that can easily and effectively remove dental plaque on molars in the deepest part of the mouth, in interdental spaces and on inner surfaces of the teeth. The bristle tips form three brush surfaces (1-3). The first brush surface (1) is adjacent the free end of the brush and extends upwardly from the free end to define a first bristle peak. The second brush (2) surface extends downwardly from the first bristle peak towards the brush head (40). The third brush surface (3) extends upwardly from the second brush surface to a second bristle peak adjacent to the attached end of the brash head. The second brash surface and the third brush surface intersect to form a bristle valley located below the first bristle peak and the second bristle peak. The toothbrush preferably comprises six to ten rows of bristle tufts (25-32).
Patent GB-2332976-A (GB)
Title: Direct access video reproduction
Inventor: SHIM JAE-SEONG
IPC: G11B27/10
Filed: 1998-09-25
Abstract: There are provided an optical disk recording device for direct access reproduction and a direct access reproducing method. In the recording device for direct access reproduction, a recording location of a disk at a user-selected direct access unit time or a user-selected time point is stored as a reproduction starting address. Prepared pictures or pictures selected by a user during recording data on the disk are recorded as choice menus on the disk. A direct access table is made, in which reproduction starting addresses match with the recording locations of the choice menus, and recorded in a specific area of the disk. In the direct access reproduction method, the direct access table is read in a direct access reproduction mode, the choice menus are read from the disk according to the recording locations of the choice menus included in the direct access table, a direct access menu picture is displayed, and data at the recording location of the disk corresponding to the reproduction starting address of a user-selected choice menu is reproduced.
Patent GB-2341294-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced power control signalling in a CDMA cellular radio system
Inventor: CHAMBERS PETER
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 1998-10-01
Abstract: A CDMA cellular mobile radio system comprises a base station arranged for two-way communication with a plurality of mobile terminals. When frames need to be divided between data and signal measurement (<I>e.g.</I> before handing off) each slot, which normally contains two data bits, pilot bits and a transmission power control (TPC) bit has at least three and preferably four TPC bits to maintain reliability of the power control during reception of divided frames. The extra TPC bits may be transmitted in place of the usually transmitted transmission format indicator (TFI) bits.
Patent GB-2331580-A (GB)
Title: Heart catheter with means for measuring contact pressure
Inventor: FISCHER HARALD
IPC: A61B90/00
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: In addition to fulfilling the function of coagulation and the accompanying temperature measurement, the probe of the heart catheter fulfils the new additional function of measuring force acting axially thereon. The measurement value detection occurs via optical means, i.e. via the measurement of the change in radiation efficiency and in the inference associated therewith on the effect of force. With the two different force measuring principles - beam efficiency reduction and beam efficiency amplification - the surgeon can accomplish delicately sensitive work. Tissue ruptures on account of too great an effect of force are avoided with the catheter.
Patent GB-2333033-A (GB)
Title: Computer carrying case with a side access panel having straps
Inventor: CRUMRINE DAVID A
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: A carrying case for a computer comprises an access panel 13, which opens into a main storage compartment of sufficient size to hold the computer, and straps or a harness 29, 37 on the inwardly facing side of the access panel to which the computer is secured. The case is generally rectangular and has multiple compartments, pockets and flaps 31 for holding stationary and computer accessories. The access panel may be hinged to the case along its lower edge 14 and have releasable fastening means along its other three edges to secure it to the case. The main storage compartment may be contained in a main body of the case and the main body of the case may have end panels with wrap over top flaps (54, Figure 12). The main body may have side pockets (55, Figure 12) attached one at each end thereto, and the access panel may comprise most of one side of the case and also a portion of the top of the case. The access panel may have a main portion and a second portion, the main portion holding the computer and the second portion including a padded wrist rest 39 made of nylon encased foam which, when the access panel is open, is positioned between the user and the computer and, when the access panel is closed, serves as extra padding against the computer. The case may have carrying handles (21, Figure 1), attachments for a carrying strap 9 and rubber feet (28, Figure 3).
Patent GB-2346610-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container
Inventor: CAROLA ANDREA
IPC: B65D6/20
Filed: 1999-02-09
Abstract: A collapsible container (1) has side panels (11) associated with a base panel (10) and movable between a collapsed condition in which the major faces of the panels are substantially parallel and an assembled condition in which the panels (11) define a storage space. The container (1) is releasibly retained in the assembled condition by side support means (16) engaging adjacent side panels (11). The side support means (16) comprise upright members demountably secured to the base panel (10) and received and retained in receptacle means (14) secured at or adjacent to the corners of the base panel (10). Preferably, the side panels (11) are pivotally mounted to the base panel (10) along horizontal pivot axes which are disposed on a plurality of horizontal planes to allow the major faces of the panels (11) to lie parallel when the container (1) is in the collapsed condition. Elasticated straps or bands may be attached to catches (20) on the panals (11) to restrain inward movement of the panals (11).
Patent GB-2335432-A (GB)
Title: 1,3,5-trihydroxy-2,4,6-triazobenzene dyes & mixtures, compositions thereof with a water-dissipatable polymer, and ink jet inks based thereon
Inventor: SHAWCROSS ANDREW PAUL
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1999-03-09
Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises a water-dissipatable polymer and one or more dyes having a benzene ring carrying a hydroxy group at each of the 1-, 3- and 5- positions and an azo group at each of the 2-, 4- and 6- positions or a tautomer thereof. An ink, suitable for ink jet printing, comprises such a composition together with water and, optionally, an organic solvent. Printer cartridges and ink jet printer containing such inks are also claimed. Preferred dyes are of formula (1) and more preferably of formula (2). Dyes of formula (2) are claimed per se, as are mixtures of at least two dyes of formula (1). The water-dissipatable polymer preferably bears ionised carboxy and/or sulphonate groups and is preferably a polyester. Formula (1): [each A<1> independently is optionally substituted phenylene; each R<2> and R<3> independently is H, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl, or R<2> and R<3> together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted ring; and tautomers thereof] Formula (2): [each R<4> independently is C1-4-alkyl; each R<5> independently is C1-6-alky (optionally substituted by one or two groups selected from hydroxy and - OCOR<1> wherein each R<1> independently is C1-4-alkyl); and tautomers thereof provided that R<4> and R<5> are different to each other in at least one of the -NR<4>R<5> groups].
Patent GB-2334306-A (GB)
Title: Improved gas actuated slide valve in a screw compressor
Inventor: MOILANEN JOHN R
IPC: F04B49/02
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: The position of a slide valve in a screw compressor in a refrigeration system is controlled using a gaseous medium sourced from two or more sources of such fluid, both of which are in open flow communication with the slide valve actuating piston when the slide valve load solenoid is open. Preferred gas sources are a closed compression pocket in the working chamber of the compressor and the discharge passage downstream of the compressor's working chamber. Gas at sufficiently high pressure is available whenever the compressor is operating to ensure that the compressor will load under all conditions within the compressor's operating envelope.
Patent GB-2334608-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for global message monitoring
Inventor: MCKIBBEN BERNIE
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing global message monitoring in a paging system includes a message origination and delivery device (MODD) (20). The MODD (20) includes a data structure (100) which identifies certain users as message monitoring users. Message monitoring users receive monitored page messages (300), which are duplicates of pages sent to users being monitored. The MODD (20) sends pages to a pager in the possession of the message monitoring user.
Patent GB-2342072-A (GB)
Title: Decoration of glass panels by roller application of decals
Inventor: ALLEN DAVID ROY
IPC: C03C17/00
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: Decals are applied to glass panels 12 by passage between a pair of pressure rollers 32, 34, the latter of which may be heated. Heat release or self-adhesive decals may be used and transferred from a supply web 40, roller 34 being heated in the former case. Sensors may be provided to detect the position of the panels and an indexing detector 52, which may be a photo electric cell, may be used to ensure that the decoration is applied at the correct registration.
Patent GB-2338824-A (GB)
Title: Time-of-flight mass spectrometer with thermostable flight times
Inventor: RACHE HORST
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 1999-06-23
Abstract: Time-of-flight mass spectrometers must keep the flight times highly constant to preserve the calibrated mass scaling, even under varying ambient temperatures. The invention consists of completely enclosing the entire flight tube 1 (which is generally manufactured of stainless steel) together with the electronics 9 and possibly the vacuum pump 7 and power laser 6 in a shielding box 5 and maintaining it very precisely at a constant temperature by guidance and control of the waste air stream used to cool the electronics. Variations in temperature sensed by temperature sensors 2 or a laser interferometer are used to control a fan 13 or the mixing of waste air with fresh air to regulate the temperature of the flight tube. In addition, the electronics 9 may also he kept at a constant temperature by control of a fan 11 in response to temperature sensors 10.
Patent GB-2336860-A (GB)
Title: Adhesively joined bricks or blocks
Inventor: TILLING PETER C
IPC: E04B2/06
Filed: 1999-07-13
Abstract: A building brick or block system uses bricks or blocks having cooperating tongues and grooves, e.g. as shown, to which adhesive is applied using an applicator. The bricks may be of wood, glass, plastics or rubber; the use of conventional mortar is thus avoided.
Patent GB-2352409-A (GB)
Title: Tangential flow separator with additional supply of liquid
Inventor: TIMMONS ALBAN
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 1999-07-27
Abstract: A tangential flow separator with a contaminated liquid inlet 16 in a midheight region of a chamber 11 has an additional inlet 22, 32 supplying clean, cleansed or contaminated liquid to generate circulating flows in the lower region of the chamber. Tangential inlet 16 causes the contaminated liquid to circulate around the chamber 11, separate into its components and exit via sludge outlet 15, light contaminant outlet 17 and cleansed liquid outlet 18. The additional liquid may be supplied continuously, or at the same time as the main contaminated flow, or as a pulsed flow when the main flow is terminated. The additional liquid may be clean water, or cleansed liquid from outlet 18 or supernatant liquid from sludge thickening tank 23, Fig 4. To generate circulating flows, the additional liquid is supplied from a tangential inlet 22, or via static or rotating tube 31 and nozzles 32, augmented by chains 32a, Fig 2. The additional flow may be in the same direction as that set up by the main inlet 16, or in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-2355189-A (GB)
Title: Herbal preparation
Inventor: BABIKIAN YOUSEF HAIK
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 1999-08-20
Abstract: A composition comprising Coriandum Sativum; lavender, Pelargonium Graveolens or basil (Ocimum Basilicum and/or Ocimum Kilimand) or any mixture thereof; rosemary; Nigella Sativa; Lepidium Sativum; and Commiphora Myrrh any may include the leaves, seeds, roots, flowers or oil of the above. The composition may be formulated as a pharmaceutical for the treatment of the following : diabetes mellitus, serum cholesterol disorder, serum triglycerides disorder, uric acid disorder, primary or essential hypertension, nervousness, stress fatigue, or in supporting the immune system.
Patent GB-2346652-A (GB)
Title: Expanding clamp bolt for slap yoke
Inventor: DEBISSCHOP JAMES G
IPC: B62D1/20
Filed: 1999-10-18
Abstract: A slap yoke (30) for connection to a non-cylindrical shaft (10) in a rotary-drive device has an axially extending non-cylindrical socket for radially receiving the non-cylindrical shaft, the socket having two laterally opposed holes in its walls for transverse installation of a clamp bolt (40). The threaded clamp bolt (40) has a drive head (45) for bearing against the outer surface of one wall of the non-cylindrical socket extends through the opposed holes and carries a cylindrical jacket (60) fitted over the bolt. The jacket has longitudinally centred features for causing radial expansion of the jacket under an axial compressive load. The yoke has a threaded member at one of the opposed holes for receiving the clamp bolt and for causing a compressive axial load on the cylindrical jacket when the clamp bolt is threaded thereinto.
Patent GB-2355798-A (GB)
Title: Ferromagnetic coil former for MRI
Inventor: KRUIP MARCEL JAN MARIE
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 1999-10-26
Abstract: A magnetic coil former reduces the strength of the magnetic fields generated proximate the coils which enables the coils to be driven at higher currents. The former consists of a substantially magnetically saturated ferromagnetic material and is arranged such that the compensating coil is magnetically attracted towards the former in a direction radially outward from the axis of the coils thereby reducing the collapsing hoop stress on the compensating coil. The former is made of Iron or other suitable ferromagnetic material. The former facilitates construction of a more compact MRI system.
Patent GB-2357272-A (GB)
Title: A U-shaped roller track having bendable tabs to retain spindles in recesses
Inventor: DENNIS SIMON
IPC: B65G13/11
Filed: 1999-12-14
Abstract: A roller track 1 comprises at least one cylindrical roller (fig.2) having a spindle extending from either end thereof and a generally U-shaped track profile with a base wall 2 and side walls 3, wherein each side wall is formed with a plurality of recesses 8 for receiving the spindles of rollers and with a tab 12 adjacent to each recess which is bent after location of a spindle in a recess to retain the spindle in the recess. The upper edges of the side walls may be bent into flanges 6 the flange and side wall may be cut away at spaced intervals to form recesses to retain spindles and tabs may be formed from the flange which may be bent down towards the base to hold the spindle in place. The outer edge of the flange may be bent to form a return wall 7, which is cut away at each recess. The recess may be formed with an inclined section 9 relative to the base which leads to a notch 10 in which the spindle is retained. The tab 12 may be formed adjacent to the notch 10. A method of dropping rollers with spindles in to the roller track is also described.
Patent IL-47002-A (IL)
Title: Process for heat treating of metal alloys particularly aluminium based alloys
Inventor: BERCOVICI SERGE
IPC: B22D21/00
Filed: 1975-04-03
Abstract: 1499934 Alloy treatment in pressure die casting SOC DE VENTE DE L'ALUMINIUM PECHINEY 3 April 1975 [4 April 1974 13650/75 Heading B3F In a process for treating a metal alloy in the form of a mixture of liquid and solid phases, the normally cast alloy is heated to a temperature between the liquidus and solidus points to liquefy a well defined proportion, greater than 40% by weight, and is maintained for a period of a few minutes to a few hours, preferably 5 minutes to 1 hour, so that the original dendritic phase at least starts to globularize. The solid/liquid material thus formed may be pressure cast into a mould at pressures similar to those used in casting liquid metal, with the advantage of reducing die wear, better quality and greater throughput, since the heat needed to be removed by the die is reduced. The treated material may be cooled and reheated without affecting the thixotropic characteristics. Examples of aluminium alloys of the A-S9U3 [Al-9%, Si-3% Cu) type and A-4USG [0À2% Fe, 4À3% Cu, 0À75% Si, 0À5% Mg and 0À6% Mn) type continuously cast in the normal manner and then reheated to 580‹ and 630‹ C. respectively show that the time held at temperature significantly affected the thixotropic casting properties of the materials.
[GB1499934A]