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Patent GB-2331167-A (GB)
Title: Fetching identification of SCSI (computer) equipment
Inventor: HUANG YIN-CHUN
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 1997-11-10
Abstract: A method for fetching the identifications of SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) equipment even when interrupted by ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) samples the identification a plurality of times, and then treats the sampling value that has appeared most frequently as the identification of the SCSI equipment.
Patent GB-2316415-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous composition for plasticising paint prior to strip
Inventor: REYNOLDS PAUL A
IPC: C09D9/04
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: A predominantly aqueous composition for plasticising or softening paint, varnish and similar coatings prior to stripping the coating from a surface includes preferably a combination of the active agents (a1) triethylphosphate and (a2) a co-agent selected from dimethyl adipate, 1,2,3-propanetriol triacetate, tri-n-butyl citrate, n-octyl acetate, methyl octanoate and 2-ethyl-1-butanol, as an emulsified hydrophobic phase in which the actives are partitioned between the hydrophobic and aqueous phases. The emulsion is preferably stabilised using a non-ionic water-soluble block copolymer surfactant, being a copolymer of more than one alkylene oxide. The composition may be thickened using a rheology control agent. Synthetic smectic clays such as Laponite RD (TM) are particularly suitable. The composition is non-toxic and consists predominantly of water, and yet exhibits effective paint, varnish and lacquer plasticising/softening characteristics.
Patent GB-2319635-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle drive force controller responsive to regional conditions
Inventor: TOUKURA NOBUSUKE
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: A vehicle drive force controller which is responsive to regional attributes or conditions comprises a navigation device, a microprocessor and a sensor responsive to the operation amount of the accelerator pedal. A regional attribute for a particular region in which a vehicle is travelling is detected S21 using the navigation device. Regional attributes may include a traffic jam, a mountainous area (road slope) or an urban area. A modified vehicle drive force characteristic is calculated by the microprocessor in accordance with the regional attribute. The drive force characteristic might be the throttle gain of an electronic throttle, the speed change pattern of an automatic transmission, or the air-fuel ratio. An operation amount of an accelerator pedal operated by a driver is detected S23 and the drive force characteristic is only updated to its modified value if the accelerator operation is zero S25. If the acceleration amount is not zero, the original drive force characteristic is maintained, irrespective of the change in regional attribute. Therefore an abrupt change of drive force is avoided, along with any discomfort experienced by the driver. In one alternative embodiment a low gear is selected, or higher gears are prohibited, if an urban area attribute is detected (figs 17-18). A further alternative, when the throttle gain is used as the drive force characteristic, is to modify the throttle gain value in small steps (fig. 35).
Patent GB-2320359-A (GB)
Title: Display device with overlapping sub-pixels
Inventor: HUGHES JONATHAN RENNIE
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprises a layer of ferroelectric liquid crystal material in the smectic phase contained between two glass substrates arranged parallel to one another. Oppositely facing electrode structures applied to the inwardly directed faces of the substrates are in the form of electrode tracks arranged in rows and columns and crossing one another to form an addressable array of pixels at the intersections of the electrode tracks addressable by the application of suitable strobe and data pulses. Each pixel comprises two or more sub-elements arranged in overlapping layers and having different analogue grey levels dependent on the voltage waveform applied to switch the sub-element so that, in addition to the black state B and the white state W, the sub-element has one or more intermediate grey states G. Each pixel may comprise two sub-elements arranged in overlapping layers such that the total grey level of the pixel is obtained by multiplying together the grey levels of the two sub-elements. This arrangement can be used to provide a non-linear grey-scale progression, for example a logarithmic progression of grey-scale. Each of the sub-elements may have different analogue grey levels. For example, considering the white state as corresponding to a unit grey level of 1, one of the sub-elements may have analogue grey levels of 1 and 10 -2 and the other sub-element may have analogue grey levels of 1 and 10 -1 , giving three orders of magnitude of total grey level 1, 10 -1 , 10 -2 and 10 -3 .
Patent GB-2318342-A (GB)
Title: Horticultural Containers
Inventor: TARBATT JOHN EVERAD
IPC: G09F3/04
Filed: 1996-08-08
Abstract: A plant pot (10), at the junction of a rim (20) with a flange (22) is provided with through slots (28) which are equispaced around the rim (20). Below the location of each of the slots (28), the pot (10) is formed with a further through slot (30) in a shoulder (24). A label (32) has a lower end initially located manually from above the pot (10) to pass through a slot (28) until the upper edge of the latter engages in cut-outs in the label. The lower part of the label (32) passes externally of the rim (20) and has a tongue (38) which can be deflected out of the plane of the label (32) and inwardly relative to the pot (10) whereby to latch into a respective slot (30). The label (32) thereby is securely locked to the pot (10) and inadvertent removal is prevented.
Patent GB-2323007-A (GB)
Title: Suppport apparatus
Inventor: NOLAN MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 1998-03-04
Abstract: Support apparatus comprises a first member 50 movable between positions permitting and preventing movement of one or a plurality of pivotally mounted members 16, 20 to and from an operative position(s) and means for holding the first member in one or all of said positions. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises a rod pod for supporting fishing rods, the rod pod having an elongate body 12 with a first member 50 at each end thereof freely rotatable about the axis of the tubular body and clampable in any desired position. Each first member may be freely rotatable on the threaded shank (61,Fig.5) of a bolt engaging a threaded aperture in an end face of the tubular body (24) or be freely rotatable on a threaded shank member (44,Fig.3A) fixed in the end face of the elongate tubular body. The first member is clampable in any position by tightening the bolt (or nut). The or each first member comprises a slotted collar 50 rotatable to bring its slots to and out of register with the ends of the legs of the rod pod and any bank rod carried thereby. The outer surface of each collar is preferably provided with means (56,Fig.4A) for engaging the legs and/or bank rod or supports therefore to indicate to a user that they may be moved to their operative positions. The support apparatus may also be used for supporting a camera (Fig.6A) or a table top (Fig.7).
Patent GB-2335463-A (GB)
Title: Rotary valve shaft for i.c. engines
Inventor: FALKOUS ALAN TAYLOR
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 1998-03-19
Abstract: A rotary valve shaft 1 which runs in guideways 12 across the top of the cylinders of an internal combustion engine of the reciprocating piston type and which has cut-away regions 2 which allow fluid flow to occur between the engine cylinders 11 and the manifold chambers 6 at such times as rotation of the shaft orients the cut-away regions to form communicating passages between engine cylinders and manifold chambers. The shaft 1 rotates at one quarter of the speed of the crankshaft. Sealing inserts 5 may be provided in recesses 14 in the engine, oilways 9 along the length of the sealing inserts 5 being provided for lubrication of the shafts. Two shafts may be used, one for inlet, the other for exhaust gases. One of the shafts 1 may be driven by a chain or belt from the crankshaft and carrying a helically splined gear (18, fig.4) which meshes with a similar gear (19) on the other shaft. Gear (19) may be slidable along a straight-splined shaft (21) by a servo (22) to provide variable valve timing.
Patent GB-2336282-A (GB)
Title: Hook tying station
Inventor: BRYAN CLIVE STUART DAVID
IPC: A01K91/04
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: A Hook tying Station comprising of a platform A1 incorporating a scale B, adjustable pegs C, and a hook tying device E complete with adapter R, holder L and pole D. In use a loop P is tied at one end of the line N, the loop is then placed over the desired peg C which has been positioned to the required length. A hook is the secured in the tyer E. Line N is then thread round the tyer E which is then operated to complete the tying of the hook U to the line N. A line tensioner G, or a magnifying glass H, a Fly tyer T, line spools and pegs F (not shown) may be added to complete the station. The station may also comprise various combinations of drawers.
Patent GB-2336833-A (GB)
Title: Display container
Inventor: LEE TZU YIN
IPC: B65D43/14
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: A box for storing and displaying items comprises a body 1 and a cover 2 slidably attached to the body by way of a stub 21 in each of a pair of cover side walls engaging in grooves 11 in body side walls. By sliding the cover along the grooves and turning it relative to the body, the cover is movable from a closed position (Fig 1) to an open position (Fig 2) and then to two possible display positions (Figs 5, 6). The cover further comprises projections 24 provided in the side walls which are pushed into engagement with the grooves to hold the cover releasably closed. The cover may also have a plurality of raised portions on its top side to promote grip and to enable it to be opened more easily. The grooves may also be extended (111, Fig. 8) so that the cover can be easily attached to the body.
Patent GB-2325516-A (GB)
Title: Reflex reflector for vehicle lamp assembly
Inventor: KUBOTA MITSURU
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: A reflex reflector R is fitted in a sealing plate 45 and retained therein by means of protrusions 46 and retaining recesses 47. The sealing plate 45 is fitted to a rib 48 projected from the inner face of a lens 4D and a stepped portion 45c is fusion-bonded to the rib 48. One large airtight space as a whole is formed by letting the space formed M1 between the lens 4D and the reflex reflector R communicate with the space M2 between the reflex reflector R and the sealing plate 45 through the fitting gap between both these members in order to transmit the heat generated by the lighted bulb toward the lens 4D. Therefore, the heat is effectively radiated and the sealing plate is prevented from being deformed.
Patent GB-2337818-A (GB)
Title: Detecting fluid flow at ambient temperatures
Inventor: BLISSETT MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G01F1/696
Filed: 1998-05-26
Abstract: An apparatus for electronically detecting the flow of fluid at an ambient temperature is disclosed, the apparatus comprising temperature sensing means arranged to be at least partly immersed in the fluid and preferably in the form of a self-heating positive temperature coefficient thermistor (21) which is electrically biased into the ohmic operating region. As a result of the linear operation and self-heating nature of the sensor no additional reference means are required to compensate for changes in the ambient temperature of the fluid. Applications include detecting the flow of cold water to domestic boilers.
Patent GB-2323192-A (GB)
Title: Software linkage system for information processor
Inventor: TAKEDA SATOSHI
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: A software linkage system for information processor which can use both linkage-requesting and linked softwares without changing the linkage software and the files of the type by performing anchor processing outside the linkage software. The software linkage system is set up using an information processor which has an operating system enabling a plurality of softwares to run and to which are added an information acquiring means which acquires information in the information processor, an anchor detecting means which detects anchor information to specifying the linking condition or the linkage-requesting software to recognize linked softwares based on the information acquired by the information acquiring means, and a linkage executing means which executes the linked softwares that performs linkage operations according to the anchor information detected by the anchor detecting means.
Patent GB-2334246-A (GB)
Title: Device for the transfer of an object
Inventor: SCHULTZ KLAUS
IPC: B65G49/07
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: A device for transferring an object between at least two locations includes a gripper which grips the object at a handle element 15 and a sensor 23 for detecting the object during relative approach of the object and device, wherein the device responds to such detection by initiating movement of the gripper for gripping of the handle element 15. The sensor may be arranged to provide a light beam O-O; which is broken by the object during relative approach. Gripping elements 13 and 14 of the gripper are driven by a rotary drive 6 coupled to first and second parallelogram linkages 1 and 2, whereby rotation of drive 6 causes movement of the gripper elements 13 and 14 firstly in a horizontal plane followed by movement in a vertical plane to cause gripping of the handle element 15. The gripper elements 13 and 14 engage the handle element 15 without relative movement of the contact surfaces, thus particle generation is minimised despite firm clamping. The device is particularly useful for the transfer of integrated circuits accommodated in transport pods or containers requiring cleanroom environments.
Patent GB-2341268-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic channel cathode for a flat panel display
Inventor: BEETESON JOHN STUART
IPC: H01J29/68
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: An electron source e.g. for a flat panel display, comprises a first permanent magnet 16 having a first channel, extending between first and second poles of the magnet, the internal surfaces of the first channel being conductive. A cathode (206,fig 2) is located in the first channel at a first pole of the magnet, a potential being applied between the cathode and the conductive internal surfaces of the first channel causing electrons to be received into the first channel. A plurality of apertures is located on a wall of the first channel, the wall abutting a second permanent magnet 102,104 having a plurality of second channels extending between first and second poles of the second magnet. The second pole of the second permanent magnet 102,104 is adjacent to the apertures located on a wall of the first magnet such that electrons received into the first channel are distributed into the plurality of second channels. Each second channel has null regions 1202 beneath a series of apertures 106 through which electrons can be extracted e.g. by an electric field. A third permanent magnet 118 having a third, balancing channel may also be provided. The third channel may also contain a cathode.
Patent GB-2329509-A (GB)
Title: Utoc program titles recording and reproducing
Inventor: KOYATA TOMOHIRO
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 1998-09-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a recording/reproducing apparatus for recording/reproducing a digital audio signal to/from a magneto-optical disk. Character information such as titles of individual programs or of the disk can be input in a plurality of character formats and recorded on the disk in a table of contents. Programs can be accessed by name in any language. Automatic conversion of titles between languages can be made. A remote control unit may be used to input and convert character data.
Patent GB-2331245-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-optic laryngoscope spatula with an exchangeable light-guide part
Inventor: HEINE HELMUT
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 1998-10-28
Abstract: A fibre-optic laryngoscope spatula having a light-exiting first end and an opposite second end and comprising a base part and an exchangeable light-guide part (8) having a first spring-loaded coupling member (14). The base part and the light-guide part are designed to fit precisely together in such a way that the light-guide part can be pushed into the base part from the second end as far as an end position and can be pushed out of the base part from the end position in the opposite direction. When in the end position, the light-guide part aid the base part are connected to one another by means of a snap connection and have interengaging surface parts which do not allow relative movement between the base part and light-guide part in any other than the push-out direction. Furthermore, when in the end position, at least one snap connection force has to be overcome in order to allow relative movement between the base part and light-guide part in the push-out direction.
Patent GB-2332839-A (GB)
Title: CDMA receiver omits long code generator
Inventor: HONDA SHOICHIRO
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: In a CDMA mobile communications device, a long code generator can be eliminated from a receiving section by storing a received long code at an output timing of a decimating section 11 through calculation of a write address of a FIFO buffer 12a, calculating a read address of the FIFO buffer at the cycle of a reference clock signal output from a reference clock signal generation section 12c, controlling the received long code through use of a FIFO buffer control section 12b which reads the received long code, and by a symbol combining section 10 combining symbols received over paths and output from a RAKE receiving section at the cycle of the reference clock signal and demodulating the combined symbol through use of the received long code. This makes the receiver more compact and reduces current dissipation.
Patent GB-2337277-A (GB)
Title: Support device for use with roof valley units
Inventor: PUGH NORMAN J
IPC: E04D13/04
Filed: 1998-12-05
Abstract: A support device 10, for use with a roof valley unit to support a portion of a roof tile, comprising an upstanding portion 12 an upper portion 13 of which is adapted to receive said tile portion. The upstanding portion is secured to the roof valley unit by securing means 22 eg. glue, double sided sticky tape to define a spacer element between the tile portion and the roof valley unit.
Patent GB-2332588-A (GB)
Title: Hands-free telephone adapter having rotatable microphone boom.
Inventor: FRANK CHRISTOPHER L
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A hands-free adapter 10 for a telephone includes a housing 1, a speaker 3 and a microphone 11 that may be electrically coupled to the telephone. The hands-free adapter 10 couples to a cigarette lighter receptacle of a vehicle via a power adapter 5. This provides power to operate the speaker 3 and the microphone 11. In addition, power is coupled to the telephone for operating the telephone and charging the telephone batteries. The hands-free adapter 10 also includes an articulating cable 4 for positioning the speaker 3 and the microphone 11 near a user. The microphone 11 is disposed within a boom 2 which is pivotally coupled to the housing 1 such that the boom 2 may be moved from a retracted position to a fully extended position. The microphone 11 is automatically activated as it is moved out of the retracted position and is automatically deactivated as it is moved back into the retracted position.
Patent GB-2346971-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic test for infectious prion protein in the blood
Inventor: COOP AUDREY ANN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 1999-02-19
Abstract: The test comprises immunofluorescence staining of whole blood, red cells, white cells, plasma and/or platelets utilising antibodies to the prion protein or to an eye lens crystallin protein, followed by confocal microscopy. Laser microscopy may be used to locate precisely the infectious prion protein and translocation and co-localisation of proteins within red and white blood cells, platelets and neural cells can be observed. The effects of foods and drugs on the cells can be monitored and protein developmental change can be investigated.
Patent GB-2347304-A (GB)
Title: Multitrunk ATM termination device with inverse multiplexing
Inventor: DEGRANDPRE MARCEL
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 1999-02-25
Abstract: A termination device (fig 1) for connection to a group of TDM (time division multiplexed) trunks is capable of sending cells over one or more links (10<SB>0</SB>-10<SB>7</SB>) either individually or as part of an inverse multiplexed group. The device includes a Utopia interface (1) for receiving an incoming cell stream, a buffer (2) for storing incoming cells at specific memory locations identified by pointers obtained from a queue of available pointers, a round robin scheduler (5) for sequentially assigning cells to links forming an IMA group or individually in the UNI mode, and a pointer queue for each channel address, the pointer queue indicating the location of the next cell to be transmitted for each virtual channel. An adaptive shaper (4) determines when a stuff cell is inserted and a per link output circuit places cells on the links, which can operate in CTC or ITC mode. The device can operate in mixed mode where up to four IMA and/or up to eight UNI channels can be supported concurrently. The links assigned to the IMA or UNI channels is programmable. A termination device (fig 2) for receiving cells streams from individual links or a plurality of links forming an IMA group is also disclosed. The device comprises an input circuit (30<SB>0</SB>-30<SB>7</SB>) for receiving cells from each link, a cell delineation circuit (31<SB>0</SB>-31<SB>7</SB>), means for separating control cells from user cells and a buffer memory (38) for storing incoming cells of an IMA group. An inverse schedule (39) is provided for arranging incoming IMA cells into the correct order. A controller is provided to direct IMA cells to said memory or to an output circuit should the device be operating in the UNI mode.
Patent GB-2333964-A (GB)
Title: Intravenous coagulation catheter for treatment of varicose veins
Inventor: ALI FALAH HASAN
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: A long catheter has a metallic head 1 connected by a glass tube 2 to a plastics insulating cover 4. A spiral wire 3 couples the head 1 to a tail 5 for connection to a high frequency electrosurgical supply. The catheter is introduced into a vein using a cannula. In operation, coagulation of the vein is produced by electrocautery.
Patent GB-2348163-A (GB)
Title: A fibre-reinforced composite
Inventor: WELLS GARRY MICHAEL
IPC: B29C70/08
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fibre reinforced composite comprises the steps of providing a fibre reinforcement layer and a first matrix adjacent to a first surface of the fibre reinforcement layer, enclosing it in an envelope and injecting a second matrix material into the envelope, the second matrix material being a thermoset resin matrix which infuses into the second surface of the reinforcement layer. The first matrix material may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset. Depending on the matrix materials used, the fibre and matrix may be heated and cooled during the production of the composite. The first matrix may comprise a filler. A distribution means may be positioned between the fibre reinforcement and the envelope. The envelope may be subject to a vacuum and/or an external pressure during or after injection. The fibre reinforcement layer may comprise a plurality of dry plies. A fibre reinforced composite manufactured in accordance with the method described is also claimed.