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Patent GB-2281144-A (GB)
Title: Operation mode change-over device for a tape recorder and a reel rotation stoppage detection mechanism
Inventor: KIDO KUNIO
IPC: G11B15/093
Filed: 1994-07-20
Abstract: An operation mode change-over device for a tape recorder has a detection mechanism including a detection member 27 comprised of a fine wire made of a spring material for detecting a stoppage of a reel rotation. The detection member 27 is disposed in elastic contact at its intermediate curved portion 27a and a tip end portion 27c of a V-shaped outer half 27b with the reel shaft 3a. As the reel shaft 3a rotates, the detection member 27 receives rotary torque from the reel shaft 3a to be angularly deviated, so that an end of an inner half of the detection member is engaged with a lever 25 of the change-over device, to thereby apply an acting force to the lever. When the reel shaft 3a stops rotating and the acting force disappears, the lever 25 is brought into engagement with a projection of an idle gear shaft and is urged by the projection with subsequent rotation of the idle gear shaft, to thereby move a slide plate 20 for changeover between forward and reverse modes of the tape recorder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278734-A (GB)
Title: Pin-grid arrays
Inventor: EARL GEORGE F
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 1993-02-11
Abstract: A heat sink (10) adapted to be attached to a pin grid array (30) comprising a pair of grooves (14, 16) extending along opposite sides into which grooves the tops of attachment clips (40) are disposed, a pair of indentations (48, 50) on opposite sides of each clip holds each clip in place in the groove, the heat sink with the clips attached being positioned between two compression sections of a pair of attachment pliers (60) and when a pin grid array is positioned adjacent to the heat sink, compression of the plier handles (62, 64) connects the clips to the pin grid array. Removal is accomplished by a pair of pliers having projecting points which fit beneath the clips so that compression of the plier handles forces the clip away from the pin grid array disconnecting it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281281-A (GB)
Title: Suction pad, rotation-stop and guide mechanism for the same
Inventor: NAGAI SHIGEKAZU
IPC: B65G47/91
Filed: 1994-08-30
Abstract: A suction pad 20 comprises a workpiece attracting section 26 made of a metallic material for picking up a workpiece 68; a main body 24 made of a flexible material integrally coupled to the workpiece attracting section; an adapter 32 made of a metallic material attached to the main body; and a spring member 34 made of a metallic material with one end connected to section 26 and the other end connected to the adapter. A rotation-stop and guide mechanism 40 for a suction pad comprises a spline shaft 41 having splines 52a - 52c and coupled to the suction pad, a cylindrical member 42 externally filled to the spline shaft and displaceable along the spline shaft, and a plurality of balls 64 arranged between the cylindrical member and the spline shaft, the balls forming a rotation-stop in cooperation with the splines that stops the rotation of the cylindrical member against the spline shaft, rolling upon displacement of the cylindrical member along the spline shaft. Also disclosed is a bellows suction cup (Fig. 21) with surface irregularities. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282295-A (GB)
Title: PAL comb filter
Inventor: SOMERVILLE STUART
IPC: H04N9/78
Filed: 1994-09-23
Abstract: Comb filtering a composite PAL video signal in a digital line locked environment (H, 2H) is subject to a residual chrominance error, arising from the 25 Hz offset in the sub-carrier. This error is eliminated by subtracting from the original combed signal, a second and different combed signal (50, 52) which is phase shifted and attenuated to represent the residual chrominance error. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284194-A (GB)
Title: Dragline excavator bucket and rigging
Inventor: SCHMIDT DON F
IPC: E02F3/48
Filed: 1993-08-17
Abstract: A dragline excavating bucket (110) is constructed to be supported through a minimum number of support chains and control cables, and made to provide for rapid digging and distribution of overburden removed by dumping the bucket rearwardly over a rear wall of the bucket. The bucket is supported on hoist chains (156) that are located forwardly of the center of gravity so the bucket tends to tip rearwardly. The tilted portion of the bucket is controlled through a pair of drag chains (134) that not only provide the pull force for loading the bucket, but also control the dumping of material from the bucket over the rear wall (114). Sliding trunnions (159) are used on the bucket pivots to enhance dumping operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286723-A (GB)
Title: A mos transistor having a composite gate electrode and method of fabrication
Inventor: CHAU ROBERT S
IPC: H01L29/49
Filed: 1993-11-16
Abstract: A novel, reliable, high performance MOS transistor (300) with a composite gate electrode which is compatible with standard CMOS fabrication processes. The composite gate electrode comprises a polysilicon layer (302) formed on a highly conductive layer (304). The composite gate electrode is formed on a gate insulating layer (301) which is formed on a silicon substrate (308). A pair of source/drain regions (310a, 310b) are formed in the substrate and are self-aligned to the outside edges of the composite gate electrode. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303142-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: INGRAM BARRY THOMAS
IPC: C11D1/29
Filed: 1995-07-08
Abstract: A surfactant system comprises  (a) an anionic sulfate surfactant component; (b) a cationic ester surfactant; and (c) a hydrophilic alkoxylated nonionic surfactant having a HLB value of at least 9.1 wherein the weight ratio of anionic sulfate surfactant component to cationic ester surfactant is from 2.5:1 to 20:1 and the weight ratio of anionic sulfate surfactant component to hydrophilic alkoxylated nonionic surfactant is from 1:5 to 5:1. The use of the hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant reduces the tendency to form cationic/anionic complexes which reduce overall stain removal.
Patent GB-2304942-A (GB)
Title: Indirect decoding and control device
Inventor: YU KUO-CHENG
IPC: G05B19/042
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: An indirect decoding and control device used in a microprocessor system uses control registers 4 as a buffer to separate a processor 3 and peripheral equipment 2, , thereby allowing the microprocessor to indirectly control the peripheral equipment. Re-definition of individual bits in the registers 4 allows changes in the processor 3 or peripheral equipment 2 to be accommodated readily.
Patent GB-2302005-A (GB)
Title: Slug trap
Inventor: BRANDER MARK ERNEST ROBERT
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: A baited slug trap comprises a two part body 1 and 2, the upper part 1 has access holes 3 and the lower part 2 includes a bait dish 4 having a peel off plastics cover 7. The trap is disposable.
Patent GB-2309419-A (GB)
Title: Interchangeable design paint printer
Inventor: SMURTHWAITE JONATHAN MARK
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 1996-01-23
Abstract: A paint printer with interchangeable design facility includes a printing surface (5) affixed to roller body (2) and a handle (1) which enables the printer to rotate about an axis. Preferably the body incorporates side guide wheels to facilitate effective use and a means for easily removing the printing surface (5) for cleaning or replacing with another. An adapted paint tray 6 (Figure 4) is necessary to ensure correct absorption of paint. The surface 5 may be attached to the body (2) using a hook/loop fabric.
Patent GB-2298278-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the direction and location of noise sources
Inventor: ZLOTNICK GREGORY
IPC: G01S3/801
Filed: 1996-02-20
Abstract: A receiving unit 12 consists of a three-dimensional acoustical array for receiving a multiplicity of sound signals 16 from different directions. The sound signals have at least one sound source of interest. A processing unit 14 consists of a beamformer 34 for identifying the elevation and azimuth of each of the sound signals, a sound database 32 containing a multiplicity of soundprints of sound sources of interest, apparatus for classifying the sound signals with the soundprints, and apparatus for providing the azimuth and elevation of each of the classified sound signals. A user interface unit 22 indicates the azimuths and elevations of the classified sound signals. The processing unit further consists of apparatus 36 for filtering extraneous noise signals. The sound sources of interest may be gun shots. The system may be mounted on a soldier's helmet (fig 4) along with a compass (78, fig 4) and inclinometer (80, fig 4) to record the orientation of the receiving unit when a shot is heard. Alternatively the system could be mounted on a light vehicle (fig 6).
Patent GB-2312267-A (GB)
Title: Lever operated self closing tap
Inventor: SHERRATT BARRY RAYMOND
IPC: F16K31/60
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: A self-closing tap comprises a lever arranged such that when depressed the lever moves a spindle downwards allowing activation of the tap. When released the spindle and lever return under spring load to the closed position. The lever may be secured such that it can move horizontally through 360{. A gate or wedge (figure 4) may be provided to allow the tap to be held in its open or closed position. The tap may be an existing tap adapted using an adaptor.
Patent GB-2303734-A (GB)
Title: Method for making shadow mask for color picture tube and a shadow mask made thereby
Inventor: RHO HWAN-CHUL
IPC: H01J9/14
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: A shadow mask 13 for colour picture tubes made of aluminium killed (AK) steel has a Ni layer 15 on its surface so that when the mask is heated in a hydrogen heating furnace to induce substance diffusion of both the Ni layer and the AK steel shadow mask, an Fe-Ni alloy layer 17 is formed. The layer 17 has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, so reducing doming of the mask in use.
Patent GB-2306456-A (GB)
Title: Reusable capping device for drinks cans
Inventor: RUMBOLD TREVOR GILBERT
IPC: B65D51/00
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: A capping device for removably fitting to a drinks can which, when opened, has an opening in its top, includes a first part (1) for covering over the opening in the top of the can and a second part (2) for removably fitting to the can. The first part (1) is movably mounted on the second part (2) for moving between a closed position in which it covers over the opening in the top of the can and an open position in which the opening is exposed to allow a person to drink from the can substantially unaffected by the capping device. The second part comprises a pair of resilient arms (5) which clip around the upper periphery of the can. A formation (6) prevents the device moving down the can by overlapping its rim.
Patent GB-2315465-A (GB)
Title: Tray for a pushchair
Inventor: CROWLEY ELAINE BRIDGET
IPC: B62B9/26
Filed: 1996-07-20
Abstract: A tray 3 for a pushchair can be secured to the frame 4 of the pushchair by releasable securing devices such as clips, clamps, catches, etc 5 or directly to fixing points on the frame so that the tray can be easily removed. When not in use the tray may be fixed to another part of the pushchair, eg the rear (figure 2). The tray may be foldable to allow the pushchair to be folded with the tray attached.
Patent GB-2317550-A (GB)
Title: Saddle tree assembly
Inventor: HAMILTON JOHN HAROLD
IPC: B68C1/02
Filed: 1996-09-21
Abstract: A saddle tree assembly 1 consists of a saddle tree 2 and two shaped cushioned side panels 3 or, alternatively shaped panel 3'. The panels increase the width laterally of the saddle tree 2 at the cantle 'c' and are positively supported underneath the rear of the saddle tree by means of metal support plates 4a,4b which are generally D-shaped and positioned in opposed relationship to one another on either side of the longitudinal axis Y-Y of the saddle tree. The front ends of the plates 4a and 4b are rivetted to curved metal plate 2e by rivets r 3 and to spring s 2 or s 1 by rivet r 4 . The front edges of the plates 4a and 4b are straight and inclined inwardly towards the bow 2c as shown. The panels may be formed from a latex gel.
Patent GB-2319712-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of video and audio information
Inventor: OLIVER DERYCK
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 1996-11-26
Abstract: An apparatus for security surveillance uses a wide-band operational amplifier (A1) to convert a voltage from an image sensor 29 e.g. a video camera into a differential line driver current with a superimposed common mode audio voltage signal, applied to line pair W2, W3 of a multiple way transmission cable, and relayed thereby to a remote base station including a tv/video monitor 65 at which the video and audio signals are separated by a differential receiver amplifier A2 and a voltage tapping across a load resistor Rb. The differential video current drive overcomes the capacitance to ground signal attenuation and enables the operational range to be extended. Further improvement may be obtained through use of twisted pair screened cables. Power supply voltages may be sent via two lines W1, W4 and ancillary signals relating to a bell push, door latch, IR beam may be transmitted through an additional line pair.
Patent GB-2324830-A (GB)
Title: Friction hinge for wordprocessor or similar
Inventor: COWAP DAVID JOSEPH
IPC: F16C25/02
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: A friction hinge comprises a member 6 of compressible material having a cavity into which a shaft 4 is inserted. The external diameter of the shaft 4 is greater than the internal diameter of the cavity so that upon insertion of the shaft 4 the internal surface of the cavity is compressed and provides frictional resistance to rotation of the shaft. A housing may surround the periphery of the member 6 and may have internal dimensions smaller than the external dimensions of member 6 so as to compress member 6 and further increase the resistance to rotation. Alternatively the resistance to rotation may be increased by applying an external force to one side of member 6, for instance by applying a screw-tightened plate. The member 6 may also be formed with a slot running between the cavity and the exterior of the member to enable the member to fit around shafts of varying diameters.
Patent GB-2327234-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle steering linkage ball joint protective clip
Inventor: RIDLEY ERIC JOHN
IPC: B62D7/16
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective clip 10 that may be affixed to a motor vehicle steering linkage ball joint 7, and in particular to a clip that presents a heat shield 28 between a rubber sealing gaiter 11 surrounding the ball joint 7 and a brake disc 5, and that also covers over a slot 38 in a steering knuckle 4 above the joint 7. The protective clip 10 has a planar mid-section 24 with a hole 26 therethrough through which a ball mounting shaft 40 may pass. The heat shield 28 extends transversely away from a first edge 30 of the planar mid-section 24. A steering knuckle engaging feature 49 is proximate a second edge 32 of the planar mid-section 24 opposite the first edge 30, the engaging feature 49 being non-coplanar with the planar mid-section. A spring clip 34 extends from the second edge 32 and is concave towards the planar mid-section 24.
Patent GB-2315437-A (GB)
Title: Chuck
Inventor: HORNUNG KARL
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 1997-07-22
Abstract: A chuck comprises a chuck body 1, a conical holder 2 provided therein for a collet 3, a draw sleeve 7 engaging over the collet and a tightening nut 8 which is arranged on the chuck body and which can be screwed to the draw sleeve 7. The chuck body 1 is traversed radially by a bore with which openings 12a, 12b in the tightening nut 8 are aligned and in which clamping pieces 9a, 9b are radially displaceable in the bore. A drawbolt 16 engages in internal threads in the clamping pieces. Rotation of the drawbolt moves the clamping pieces inwardly to release the draw sleeve 7, and outwardly to clamp the collet by cooperation of inclined surfaces on both the nut 8 and the clamping pieces 9a, 9b.
Patent GB-2315690-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic splinting material
Inventor: PEEL CLAIRE
IPC: A61L15/12
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: An orthopaedic splinting material comprises a flexible substrate carrying a resin system comprising at least a water hydrolysable organo-oxy silane functionalised prepolymer where the prepolymer is formed by a chain growth mechanism.
Patent GB-2318555-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle for leisure or competitive use
Inventor: BAKER PETER MALCOLM
IPC: A63H17/00
Filed: 1997-08-04
Abstract: A vehicle has a chassis 50 supporting two independently-driven wheels 12 on a common axis 14. Two laterally spaced castor wheels 18 are disposed on one side of the axis 14 and two laterally-spaced castor wheels 20 are disposed on the other side of the axis. The centre of gravity is arranged such that there is insufficient weight on the castor wheels 18 to resist the torque exerted at the wheels 12 during sudden acceleration, as a result of which the vehicle rears up until the castor wheels 20 contact the ground. The vehicle can also be caused to turn in a tight circle by independent control of the driving motors, which may be electric and battery powered or internal-combustion engines. The motors may be controlled by twist grips. The vehicle may carry a driver or be a remote-controlled toy.
Patent GB-2316346-A (GB)
Title: Endmill
Inventor: LEE SAN WOOK
IPC: B23C5/10
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: An endmill comprises an elongate body 21 with a slot 21c formed in one end into which a replaceable blade 24 fits. The body has a wedge-receiving hole 22 and a screw-receiving hole 23 in communication with the slot, and the blade has a screw hole 25. A screw 29 is received in the body and passes through the screw hole of the blade to be received in the threaded hole of a wedge 26. As the screw is tightened, an upper sloped surface 26a of the wedge contacts an upper wedge contact portion 22a of the body to clamp the blade in the body, and a lower sloped surface 26b of the wedge contacts a lower wedge contact portion 25a of the blade to force the blade downwardly into the slot. A safety pin 28 is also provided.
Patent GB-2314507-A (GB)
Title: Anti-emetic pharmaceutical compositions containing methotrimeprazine
Inventor: HALLWOOD PHILIP MALCOLM
IPC: E01F8/00
Filed: 1996-04-24
Abstract: A non-sedating anti-emetic composition in oral unit dosage form comprising from 1 to 5 mg of methotrimeprazine per unit dosage, or in unit dosage form for parenteral administration comprising from 1 to 5 mg of methotrimeprazine in each unit dosage.
Patent GB-2315774-A (GB)
Title: Method and plant for the manufacture of a hydrocarbon-saturated product as well as the product itself
Inventor: SKOVHOLT OTTO
IPC: B01J3/04
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrocarbon product and to a method and a plant for manufacturing same. The invention in particular relates to a method and a plant for manufacturing a new hydrocarbon product in the form of a suspension; partly comprising gas hydrate particles saturated with at least one hydrocarbon and partly comprising a liquid hydrocarbon medium surrounding the gas hydrate particles, or into which the hydrate particles are suspended; and this hydrocarbon products itself. An important object of the invention is to generate hydrate under conditions controlled in such a manner that the hydrate generated is "dry", i.e. without any free water content, as all water included in the generating process has been converted into hydrate before the hydrate is collected and used in the further processing for the manufacture of the final hydrocarbon product.
Patent GB-2318790-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of adrenocorticoid steroids
Inventor: ROBERTS STANLEY MICHAEL
IPC: C07J7/00
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the production of an adrenocorticoid steroid represented by the general formula (I) below:  wherein R 1 and R 3 may be H, alkyl, substituted alkyl, silyl, acyl, acyloxy or carbamoyl (and wherein R 1 need not be the same as R 3 ), and wherein R 2 may be methyl, mono- or disubstituted methyl, substituted alkyl, methyl or substituted alkylhydroxy, silyloxy, alkyloxy, acyl, acyloxy or carbamoyl; the method comprising treatment of a precursor thereof so as to effect the following steps: hydroxylation at the 11* small Greek beta * position; formation of a double bond between positions 1 and 2; and hydroxylation at position 21.
Patent GB-2322453-A (GB)
Title: Film formation temperature measurement
Inventor: PASHLEY RICHARD MARK
IPC: G01N27/06
Filed: 1998-02-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measurement of the minimum film formation temperature of a latex in which the conductivity (or another electrical parameter) of a latex sample in a container 100 is measured by a probe 130 while the temperature of the sample is varied, the temperature being measured by a thermistor 120. The minimum film formation temperature of the sample is obtained by determining the temperature at which the second derivative of the conductivity versus temperature curve reaches a maximum.
Patent GB-2325761-A (GB)
Title: A smart guide for the development of customised database extender programs
Inventor: GLASER HOWARD JUSTIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1998-03-23
Abstract: A smart guide supports the development of internet and intranet applications, including the production of customised database extender programs. Information from a graphic user interface (figure 7) is captured 800 and an intermediate language generated therefrom 802. Source code is then generated 804 from the intermediate language. The source code implements the function of the database extender by interfacing to a generic extender. The interfaced generic extender 806 is configured to adopt the characteristics of the specific extender defined in the intermediate language. The configured generic extender is then executed 810 to access and maintain the relational integrity of the specific extender.
Patent GB-2323772-A (GB)
Title: Lifting formations for waste containers
Inventor: TAYLOR ADAIR EGBERT
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 1998-04-03
Abstract: A waste container includes two spaced hoops 14, 15 encircling the body thereof, and to which a lifting formations 16 are attached. The lifting formations 16 may be "C" shaped and folded from sheet steel and having gussets 17. The formations 16 define with the container body open sockets to receive lifting forks of a refuse vehicle. The construction permits lifting loads to be distributed over the entire circumference of the body, and provides support against collision damage.
Patent GB-2336659-A (GB)
Title: Lamp comprising an adjustable bulb holder for receiving bulbs of different sizes
Inventor: LIN MICHAEL
IPC: F21V29/00
Filed: 1998-04-23
Abstract: A lamp comprising an adjustable bulb holder means 3 moveably fixed within a housing for accommodating one of a selection of different sized bulbs. The bulb holder 50 is interchangeable to allow bulbs of different sizes to be used and may be moved with respect to a reflector 6 so as to focus the light. The lamp may further comprise a ring means, which may support lagging on the lamp structure, located on a light emitting end of the housing. A lamp structure which can be assembled from numerous component parts including decoration cover parts 8 is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2323708-A (GB)
Title: A method of fabricating a semiconductor layer
Inventor: MOTODA TAKASHI
IPC: H01S5/20
Filed: 1995-09-05
Abstract: A method of making a semi conductor layer comprises using a gaseous compound such as trimethyl arsine or tributyl arsine for depositing the layer, which compound does not generate hydrogen radicals. The layer is part of a double heterostructure semi conductor laser.