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Patent GB-2293980-A (GB)
Title: Wound golf ball
Inventor: KAKIUCHI SHINICHI
IPC: A63B37/08
Filed: 1995-10-10
Abstract: A wound golf ball includes a liquid center consisting of a center bag filled with a liquid, thread rubber wound on the liquid center, and a cover. The center bag is formed of a rubber composition comprising a base rubber, an inorganic filler, and a process oil having a pour point of up to 0 DEG C. The content of the process oil is limited to 5 to 18% by weight of the content of the inorganic filler. The ball is improved in flying distance at low temperature.
Patent GB-2292710-A (GB)
Title: Packaged balloon and greeting card
Inventor: VAN DYKE MARK J
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 1993-06-30
Abstract: A packaged balloon and greeting card are disclosed comprising a balloon having an uninflated body (6), a filler neck (8) extending from the body (6), a first image (e.g. a birthday cake) displayed on the body (6); a greeting card (14) having a face displaying a second image (14a) matching the first image; a tether line (12) having a first end (12a) attached to the filler neck (8) and a second end (12c) attached to the greeting card (14). Suitable means for securing greeting card panels (14b) and (14c) about the balloon body (6) include a plastic wrapper (60, Fig. 10) or cut-away tabs (61, Fig. 12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300916-A (GB)
Title: Method for judging the properties of molten cast iron
Inventor: KANNO TOSHITAKE
IPC: G01N33/20
Filed: 1996-04-30
Abstract: A method for judging the properties of molten cast iron consists of connecting three sampling vessels with an apparatus for obtaining a cooling curve of molten cast iron, by measuring the cementite eutectic temperature (TEC) of cast iron poured to the first sampling vessel in which a chilling agent is contained, measuring the eutectic freezing temperature change of molten cast iron poured to the second sampling vessel being free of any additive, measuring the graphite eutectic temperature (TEG) of molten cast iron poured to the third sampling vessel, and inspecting a relation between the cementite eutectic temperature (TEC) and the graphite eutectic temperature (TEG) within the range of the eutectic freezing temperature change of molten cast iron.
Patent GB-2312953-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring water from a treatment process
Inventor: FOSTER KEVIN ANTHONY
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: The condition of water produced by a water treatment process is monitored by tapping a flow of the water to produce a sample water stream. The sample stream has introduced into it a reagent having a chemical composition which changes colour in response to a particular condition of the water. The reagent-containing sample water stream is illuminated by a light source and components of light emerging from the water/reagent mixture which are dependent on the mixture colour are detected to provide an indication of the water condition. Water stream and reagent may be mixed in a coil. Reagent may be phenol red to indicate water pH or may be diethyl-p-phenylene diamene to determine the chlorine content of the water.
Patent GB-2314513-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for playing electronic darts
Inventor: TREVETT MICHAEL
IPC: F41J3/02
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game of electronic darts which comprise a target (1), a visual display unit (19), a lighting and sound system all contained within a casing (14), and a play actuator (21) and a game positioning mat (22) external to the casing (14). The target (1) comprise a plurality of beds divided into 20 divisions (3) and 7 rows each with its own pre set numerical calculations which can be re set as required to perform different calculations. The score numbers (7), 1 in each division can randomly change their value. Different sets of numbers can be displayed on the target face (1) and different sequential applications can be set. Two or more than two apparatus can be connected together and used in series for competitions use. When the apparatus are used in series, additional lighting and sound displays (26) are attached to enhance spectator excitement.
Patent GB-2314961-A (GB)
Title: Trailer registration display
Inventor: REES GARY JOHN
IPC: B60Q1/56
Filed: 1996-07-05
Abstract: All H.G.V. Vehicles/units have Electrical connections to the rear and it controls the rear lights, Fog lights, Hazard lights, Indicators etc. this could also house a separate connection for an electrical chip and lead that will plug into the trailer that will light up the new number plate. This would enable light (within Ministry of Transport regulations) once connected to the trailer, to display numbers and letters onto a Light Emitting Diode (LED) plate on the rear of the trailer.
Patent GB-2301440-A (GB)
Title: Medical airway temperature sensor
Inventor: SMITH MALCOLM DAVID
IPC: G01F1/684
Filed: 1993-11-03
Abstract: A sensor used for sensing the flow rate and temperature of gases in a medical airway breathing circuit is designed for insertion into a breathing conduit and includes a thermistor 6 able to be connected to a first (constant current) source 10,11 to provide an indication of the gases flow rate, and to a second (constant voltage) source 20 to indicate the temperature of the flowing gases. A controller 30, which controls a supply change-over switch 34, receives the two resultant signals and is able to determine therefrom an absence of gases flow or whether the sensor has been removed from the gases flow, in addition to routine temperature monitoring. As described, a further thermistor (7, Figs. 2,4) normally provides the temperature indication and the temperature signal from the thermistor 6 is used to provide a safety check on the operation of the further thermistor.
Patent GB-2317734-A (GB)
Title: Spatial light modulator and directional display
Inventor: MOSELEY RICHARD ROBERT
IPC: G02B30/27
Filed: 1996-09-30
Abstract: A spatial light modulator comprises a plurality of picture elements arranged as rows and columns. The columns are arranged as adjacent groups, for instance for association with an element of a parallax device to provide an autostereoscopic 3D display. Adjacent picture elements disclosed in each row and in adjacent columns of each group overlap horizontally so that there are overlapping regions (13) and non-overlapping regions (12). The vertical extent of each picture element is substantially constant throughout the non-overlapping region (12) and is substantially equal to the sum of the heights of the adjacent picture elements throughout the overlapping regions (13).
Patent GB-2307134-A (GB)
Title: Circuit arrangement for deriving pulses of horizontal and vertical frequency
Inventor: SEITZ MARTIN
IPC: H04N5/10
Filed: 1996-11-01
Abstract: A circuit arrangement derives horizontal frequency and vertical frequency pulses from a synchronizing signal, in which all clocked components are provided with the same clock during the digital processing of the synchronizing signal. To derive the horizontal (H) pulse signal, a logic circuit 2 combines the sync signal (a) with a masking pulse signal (e) derived from the clocked sync signal. To derive the vertical (V) pulse signal a counting flipflop (14) is driven by the clocked sync signal after combination (9) with the vertical pulse signal via an interference pulse signal suppression circuit (10). To derive the 2V pulse signal, a logic circuit (17) combines the V pulse signal with a pulse signal derived from the clocked sync signal.
Patent GB-2320180-A (GB)
Title: A container for a data card with cleaning means
Inventor: HO CHEUK FAI
IPC: A45C11/18
Filed: 1996-12-10
Abstract: A substantially conventional IC card (10) is retained within a container (12) by sliding its edges into and along guide channels (24). This brings an IC (14) of the card (10) into contact with and along a cleaning material (28) provided on the inner surface of a front wall (18) of the container (12). During removal of the IC card (10) there is further relative movement between the IC (14) and the cleaning material (28). This wiping action acts to clean the IC. The container (12) may function as an identification badge, and a clip (30) to enable the badge to be worn on the person is provided. The data card may contain a magnetic strip which is cleaned in the same way.
Patent GB-2314968-A (GB)
Title: Method of analyzing semiconductor device fabrication process
Inventor: DONG-WON KIM
IPC: G01N23/225
Filed: 1997-01-14
Abstract: A method of analyzing a semiconductor device fabrication proces using secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS), includes the steps of: loading a wafer 10 for analysis into a vacuum chamber, the vacuum pressure of the vacuum chamber being maintained at a predetermined level; setting coordinates on a specific portion 10a of the wafer 10 located in the vacuum chamber, and irradiating a primary ion beam onto the coordinates; and detecting an impurity concentration by analyzing a mass of a specific ion among secondary ions, the secondary ions being generated by collision of the primary ion beam with the surface of the wafer 10.
Patent GB-2308526-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia communications
Inventor: LUDWIG JUNIOR LESTER FRANK
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 1995-10-11
Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for providing multimedia telecommunication services to multimedia workstations. The multimedia workstations communicate with a multimedia central office which includes a digital switch complex coupled to a public digital telephone network, and at least one twisted pair transceiver coupled to at least one twisted pair link in a telephone loop plant. The multimedia central office further includes at least one switch complex operatively associated with the digital switch complex and the at least one twisted pair transceiver. The multimedia central office is capable of transceiving signals with multimedia workstations interfaced to the public digital telephone network, and with multimedia workstations interfaced to the at least one twisted pair link in the telephone loop plant. The signals which are transceived include audio signals, video signals, and digital data signals used in providing the multimedia telecommunication services.
Patent GB-2312779-A (GB)
Title: Prism mounting in apparatus to detect beginning and end portions of magnetic tape
Inventor: AHN SEONG-ICK
IPC: G11B15/08
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting beginning and end portions of a magnetic tape travelling on a main base of a VCR comprises light emitting element 61, beam splitting prism 65 and L-shaped prisms 31 for transmitting the light beam to light receiving elements 35. Light splitting prism 65 is secured to the main base 1 using holder 70 having hook portion 71 which is transformed resiliently when protrusions 66 of the prism are inserted into the holder (figs. 4 and 5). Hook portion 71 includes circular guide surface 70 (fig. 3) to facilitate insertion of the prism. Prism assembly is simple, with a reduced likelihood of damage to the prism. Prism 65 preferably has a convex surface (67, fig. 5), and holder 70 includes light-shielding portion 74 to prevent extraneous light from entering the prism and dispersion of the light beam projected from emitting element 61.
Patent GB-2325262-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophilic waterbar for diaphragm wall joints
Inventor: SHOTTON PETER GILBERT
IPC: E02D5/18
Filed: 1997-05-12
Abstract: A waterbar for use between adjacent panels in a diaphragm wall, the waterbar comprising a first member (5) in the form of an elongate strip provided along a first longitudinal edge with a hydrophilic material (7) and along the opposite longitudinal edge with a retaining channel (10), and a second member (12) in the form of an elongate strip provided along a first longitudinal edge with a hydrophilic material (14) and along the opposite longitudinal edge with a keying projection (17). The retaining channel (10) of the first member (5) is shaped so as slidably to retain the keying projection (17) of the second member (12), and either the retaining channel (10) or the keying projection (17) is provided along its length with a hydrophilic material (18) which serves to seal the joint between the first and second members (5,12). The first member (5) is installed when casting the first of the adjacent panels of the diaphragm wall, whereas the second member (12) is installed when casting the second of the adjacent panels. In this way, prolonged exposure of the hydrophilic material (7,14,18) to water during installation is reduced, and the integrity of the joint is improved.
Patent GB-2325269-A (GB)
Title: Safe combination lock manipulation tool
Inventor: CRACKNELL PETER CHARLES
IPC: E05B37/00
Filed: 1997-05-16
Abstract: A safe combination-lock manipulation tool clamps to the safe lock dial. Built into the tool housing is a laser diode (2) which is automatically switched on by a magnet (8) actuating a reed switch when the two come in close proximity. When correctly balance by use of an adjustable weight (6) the dial automatically stops at the lock 'fly' position, allowing a reading to be taken from where the laser light reflects on the ruler scale.
Patent GB-2316246-A (GB)
Title: Intensity control for fluorescent lamps
Inventor: BODKIN RICHARD KING
IPC: H05B41/295
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: The intensity of a fluorescent lamp, particularly an LCD backlight in an aircraft, is controlled by a device coupled between an AC power supply 24 and the lamp 10. The device may be connected in series with the lamp (Fig.2) or particularly in shunt with the lamp. The lamp 10 may be driven by a self oscillating resonant inverter 24 operating at about 70KHz and having an output transformer 70 with secondaries 80a, 80b coupled to the lamp via ballast capacitors 28. A further secondary 82 provides heater power to the lamp filaments 32 via a switch 34a and a transformer 30. Lamp intensity may be controlled by pulse rate modulation, or particularly PWM of a switch 40 in shunt with the lamp 10. A PWM control signal 44 for switch 40 is synchronised with the frequency of the inverter 24 by means of a zero crossing detector 86, divider 52 and ramp generator 88 which produces a ramp signal 90 at 140Hz. A comparator 92 compares the ramp 90 with an error signal 96 produced by combining an external intensity command 69 and a lamp intensity feedback signal from a light sensor 58. Synchronising the operation of switch 40 with the inverter reduces flicker. Very low intensity control is improved by controlling switch 40 so that it turns off slowly. Heater power to the filaments 32 may also be controlled by PWM of switch 34a. The lamp 10 may be maintained at its optimum temperature by means of a heater 26 controlled in response to a temperature sensor (Fig.3B). The lamp intensity control may have only two states: a bright state with the switch 40 nearly fully off (duty cycle near 0%), and a dim state with the switch 40 nearly fully on (duty cycle near 100%).
Patent GB-2319905-A (GB)
Title: Cable connector assmebly
Inventor: MARTIN DEMIAN
IPC: H01R4/50
Filed: 1997-11-21
Abstract: A cable connector assembly in which a threaded retainer nut (14) receives a bundle of wires (10a) and extends in a counterbore (12a) of the mounting block (12) in threaded engagement therewith. A splitter (18) is disposed in the counterbore and extends in the bore (14b) of the retainer nut for splitting up the bundle of wires and spreading out and securing the wires when the retainer nut is tightened in the counterbore. The connector thus securely connects the cable (10) to a mounting block (12) in a relatively simple manner while insuring maximum electrical conduction. The nut may be integral with a sleeve (16), figure 2, or the sleeve may be separate, figure 4.
Patent GB-2337050-A (GB)
Title: Fullerene-derived metallocenes
Inventor: CHIANG LONG Y
IPC: C08F4/64
Filed: 1998-05-06
Abstract: Fullerene-derived metallocenes represented by the formula R m -F-(MX p A q ) n  or R m -F-(MX t -A-R<SP>2</SP>-A) n , wherein F is a fullerene core, R is independently selected from the group consisting of H, O, C 1-20  linear and branched alkyl, C 6-40  aryl, C 7-40  alkylaryl, and C 7-40  arylalkyl, M is a transition metal, X is independently a halogen, hydride, alkyl, aryl or chelating group, A is independently unsubstituted and substituted cyclopentadienyl, unsubstituted and substituted indenyl, unsubstituted and substituted fluorenyl, a fused ring containing cyclopentadienyl, indenyl, or fluorenyl moiety, R<SP>2</SP> is a C 1-6  linear, branched or cyclic alkylene group, an alkyl substituted silanylene group or an alkyl substituted silaalkylene group, which is bridged between the two A groups, t is a positive integer, and the sum of 3+t is equal to the oxidation state of M, m is an integer from 1 to 10, p and q are positive integers, and the sum of 1+p+q is equal to the oxidation state of M, and n is an integer from 1 to 10, are catalysts for preparing olefin polymers.
Patent GB-2329698-A (GB)
Title: Conditioning apparatus for textiles
Inventor: DAVIS ROBERT
IPC: F26B21/06
Filed: 1998-06-11
Abstract: Apparatus for the conditioning of textile articles comprises an elongate tunnel (1), conveyor means (10) for moving hanging articles such as garments through the tunnel, means (7,8) for extracting air from the tunnel, for treating the extracted air to adjust the humidity and/or temperature thereof and for reintroducing the treated air back into the tunnel, and at each of a plurality of portions of the tunnel, separate means (6,9) for extracting air from the tunnel and for blowing the extracted air on to the articles passing through the respective portion. The apparatus may be used to dry textile articles prior to vacuum packing and may be combined with a vacuum packing machine.
Patent GB-2328402-A (GB)
Title: Strong flexible dry transfers
Inventor: LYTHGOE ALAN LENNOX
IPC: B44C1/17
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: A decalcamania or pressure-sensitive dry transfer is described in which a transferable design or indicium is supported on a heat-resistant flexible carrier sheet. The design is formed, at least in part, from a heat-fused plastisol ink and has a pressure-sensitive adhesive coating covering the design and extending onto the carrier sheet. An intrinsically low tack adhesive is employed which is susceptible to plasticiser migration from the plastisol, so that the adhesive tack level is increased only in the part of the adhesive which is in contact with the plastisol. In an alternative embodiment, the adhesive coating is applied first to the carrier sheet and the design printed onto the adhesive coating, the design being releasable by manipulation of the carrier sheet.
Patent GB-2325970-A (GB)
Title: Cross-piece for universal joint and universal joint
Inventor: MOULINET FRANCOIS
IPC: F16D3/205
Filed: 1997-03-06
Abstract: A cross-piece for a universal joint has a central body (2) to be connected to a shaft and from which a plurality of arms (3) project, a roller (5) rotatably and slidably mounted on each arm (3) by means of an annular pin assembly (4), and a unit (8) for retaining each roller (5) on its respective arm (3). The arm (3) has a hollow circumferential race (12) in which the pins (4) run. The retaining unit has a ring (8) mounted at the end of the arm and spaced from the pins (4), said ring including on the outside and at least on the major portion of its circumference a flange (18) for positively retaining the roller. The invention is useful for constant velocity tripod-type joints for motor vehicle transmissions.
Patent GB-2343696-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced door slat with U-shaped end guide piece
Inventor: WEBB RONALD RICHARD
IPC: E06B9/11
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: A slat 6, particularly the vertical slat of a furniture door, has an injection moulded part 5 positioned in an end having a configuration, preferably a U-shape, which locates it round a guide rail 3. The inner sides of the U-shape are preferably radiused 11, 12. The slats also accommodate a reinforcing section, preferably T-shaped in cross-section (9, figure 3).
Patent GB-2344864-A (GB)
Title: Blind fastener
Inventor: DENHAM KEITH
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 1998-12-17
Abstract: A blind fastener which can be installed by access to one side only of a workpiece comprises a pin having a head 13, a sleeve 21 and an abutment member 32. The sleeve has an enlarged head including a flange with a frangible portion 28, is of one piece and has a radially expandable portion 21. The sleeve is inserted into an aperture in a workpiece with the expandable portion protruding beyond the blind face and the head abutting the rear face of the workpiece. A pulling force is applied to the part of the pin extending beyond the abutment member and the expandable part of the sleeve expands radially to form a blind head against the blind face of the workpiece. The frangible element then breaks and the abutment member moves along the pin. The abutment member is then secured to the pin. The workpiece may comprise panels 42, 43 to be secured together.
Patent GB-2330228-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for protecting flash memory
Inventor: MATTISON PHILLIP E
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: In a computer system having a processor (102), a system memory, a flash memory, and a memory controller (104), a method comprising the steps of image and a digital signature into a portion of the system memory (106); configuring the memory controller to limit the processor to accessing only the flash memory (108) and the portion of the system memory (106); verifying the flash memory update program using the digital signature; and, updating the flash memory only if the flash memory upgrade program is authentic.
Patent GB-2347111-A (GB)
Title: Automatic guard arrangement for table saw
Inventor: BETTACCHINI MARCELLO
IPC: B27G19/02
Filed: 1999-02-27
Abstract: A saw 1 includes a saw assembly comprising an upper saw blade guard 8 and a motor 30 driving saw blade 9 mounted on the assembly. The saw assembly is pivotally mounted on saw table 3 such that the saw assembly can be lowered towards the table to cut a workpiece. A lower guard 10 is pivotally mounted to the upper guard 8 so that the lower guard is moveable to expose the saw blade, and an automatic guard arrangement is provided for retracting the lower guard when the saw assembly is lowered. The automatic guard arrangement comprises a rigid lever 12, pivotally mounted at 14, and having first end 20 with first end surface 15 which bears against first cam surface 13, the first cam surface being located on the saw so that it remains in a fixed position when the saw assembly is lowered. The lever has second end surface 22 which bears against second cam surface 24 on the lower guard. Lowering of the saw assembly moves the pivot point 14 towards the first cam surface 13, causing the first end surface 15 of the lever to move along the cam surface 13 and rotate the lever about pivot 14 so that second end surface 22 of the lever engages the second cam surface 24 to retract the lower guard.
Patent GB-2343737-A (GB)
Title: Weapons decoys
Inventor: BORRELL ROBERT ALISTAIR
IPC: F41H11/02
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: A decoy 1 for a laser guided weapons system has a laser diode 2 as a source of laser radiation and a laser radiation scattering means comprising a sphere 4 of laser radiation transparent material and four mirrors 6a-d mounted on the surface of the sphere 4. Laser radiation from the diode 2 is scattered by the mirrors 6a-d in a manner that minimises the scattered radiation used to guide laser guided weaponry.
Patent GB-2335675-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable ridge assembly for a conservatory roof
Inventor: RODGERS GRAHAM ARTHUR
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: A ridge assembly for a conservatory roof has a ridge body member 2. The central portion 6 is formed with channel shaped glazing pockets 10 which interchangeably receive channel shaped seal carriers 22 having seals 42 to receive glazing panels 20 of different thicknesses. The seal carrier 22 is formed with an integral cladding member 26 to clad the side walls 28 of the ridge body 2. The upper portion has tooth formations 50, 52 to selectively engage clips 54 on the ridge capping member 36 so that the position of the capping member 36 can be adjusted to accommodate the use of glazing panels 20 of different thickness.