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Patent GB-939438-A (GB)
IPC: B24B17/02
Abstract: 939,438. Sanding and polishing. VIET COSTRUZIONE MACCHINE DEL LEGNO. Nov. 4, 1959 [Nov. 12, 1958; April 13, 1959], No. 37358/59. Class 60. In a sanding and polishing machine for the working of curved or profiled workpieces, the work is secured to a rotary table 7 to which is also secured a template 10 against which a follower 11 is maintained in contact during rotation of the sanding or polishing roller 3 carried by a springable arm perpendicularly to the plane containing the work-table. The follower 11 is driven through a belt or chain with the roller-shaft 2, in the opposite direction to the work by an electric motor 8 mounted on the swinging arm; the work-table is rotated by a second motor housed in the base 4. A torsion spring biases the roller-carrying arm towards the work. In a modified form, Fig. 4, the rollercarrying arm 16 is pivoted to a member 22 transversely adjustable in relation to the base 4 by a rack-and-pinion mechanism 23, 24, the shaft 2, roller 3 and follower 11 all being directly driven by a motor 21 secured to the free end of the swinging arm 16 which is biased towards the work by an adjustable spring 32. A handrest 12, Fig. 3, allows quick removal and change of the polishing or sanding roll 3, and in the embodiment of Fig. 4 means 18 is provided for raising or lowering the follower relative to the arm 16.
Patent GB-2286977-A (GB)
Title: Inorganic coating composition
Inventor: LEE CHWEN-CHERN
IPC: C04B28/26
Filed: 1994-02-24
Abstract: An inorganic coating composition has a curable powder which contains a hydraulic calcium aluminate compound, a metallic oxide reinforcing agent and a pigment, and a binder solution which contains an alkali-metal silicate solution and a soluble phosphate. The composition has anti-rusting and anti-corrosive properties as well as high heat-resisting properties. If may be used to coat steel.
Patent GB-2289623-A (GB)
Title: Display holders
Inventor: DOBSON ALFRED JAMES
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1994-05-20
Abstract: A display holder for holding posters and like replaceable advertising material comprises:   (i) a set of corner portions 2 for forming the vertices of a polygonal frame; and (ii) a set of side portions 1 for forming the sides of the polygonal frame; each side portion being hingedly connected to two corner portions along a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the side portion, whereby to form the polygonal frame and so that a portion of the under surface of the side portion can engage with a portion of the upper surface of a corner portion in clamping contact. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282097-A (GB)
Title: Method of moulding a rotary object
Inventor: MITSUSHIMA TOSHIO
IPC: F04D29/60
Filed: 1994-07-21
Abstract: In a method of moulding a rotary object such as an impeller having a boss (3a) and a plurality of hollow blades (3b) extending from the boss, after the completion of injection of a molten thermoplastic resin into the cavity of a die, a slide block (6) disposed in the die for each of the blades is moved from the inside of the cavity to the outside of the cavity while pressurised gas is introduced into each blade via an opening (5) in the die. Since the amount of pressurised gas introduced into each blade is mechanically controlled by moving the slide block, the amount of gas can be made the same and thereby the hollow rates of the blades can be made the same. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294608-A (GB)
Title: Message deposit alerting apparatus for messaging sytems
Inventor: DIPLOCK MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: H04M3/53
Filed: 1994-10-26
Abstract: A messaging system such as a voice-mail system (VMS) 10 is associated with apparatus for alerting subscribers to the presence of messages deposited in the VMS 10, by means of teletext messages displayed on teletext video receivers 20. A number of such receivers 20 is distributed within a closed area, and each receiver 20 (or group of receivers) displays a particular page generated by a teletext inserter 16 responding to information from the VMS 10. The specific page (and hence specific receiver) for each alert is assigned so that the alert is shown on the receiver 20 most visible to the subscriber being alerted. This information is held by an inserter controller 14, and can be altered if the subscriber moves to another location. Urgent alerts can be shown on a number of different pages so that more or even all receivers 20 show the urgent alert. The alerting apparatus can be applied to other messaging systems, such as video mail, fax mail or E-mail systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285287-A (GB)
Title: Control of a high pressure engine fuel injection system
Inventor: AKIMOTO AKIRA
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 1994-11-15
Abstract: When damage to a high pressure fuel line is likely to occur the fuel pressure is reduced to prevent fuel from blowing out of the damaged part. Vehicle impact detected by an acceleration sensor (341 Fig. 2) or inflation of an air bag (64e, Fig. 12) fully opens a solenoid controlled high fuel pressure regulator 33 or a valve (35, Fig. 6) by passing the regulator and stops the operation of the fuel feed pump 25. Fuel is no longer fed to the high pressure pump 28 and the high pressure is relieved. A valve (36, Fig. 9) upstream of the feed pump 25 may also be closed on impact. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286535-A (GB)
Title: Suction regulator
Inventor: KURTZ ROBERT J
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1991-05-02
Abstract: A portable suction system for use with collection chambers for pleural drainage devices and for auto-transfusion systems. The portable suction system comprises a small container which includes a one-way valve system to prevent air from passing into the collection chamber or auto-transfusion bag and further includes a suction regulator and suction level indicator 11. The suction regulator comprises a tapered valve 31 in a tapered chamber 30 with an opening to atmosphere 29. The valve is pressed by a spring 32 to maintain the required degree of negative pressure within the container when the outlet 13 is connected to a source of vacuum. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300537-A (GB)
Title: Differential JPEG encoder
Inventor: HASON BARUH
IPC: H04N7/50
Filed: 1995-04-29
Abstract: A transform operation (40) is performed on a block of image data to provide a block of transformed image data. A subtraction operation (41) is performed on the block of transformed image data relative to a stored block (44) of transformed image data to provide a block of difference data. A quantization operation (42) is performed on the block of difference data to provide a block of quantized difference data and the block of quantized difference data is encoded (43). A video encoder is also provided. The encoder performs a subtraction operation (41) to provide difference data in the transform domain which reduces the amount of computation required in prior art differential JPEG encoders.
Patent GB-2307346-A (GB)
Title: Detector for a garment
Inventor: MCGLONE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 1995-11-15
Abstract: A detector is incorporated in the back of a shirt, jacket or other garment, to give an alarm upon flexing of the detector as the wearer bends his back, e.g. when bending over to pick up a load, rather than bending at the knees with a straight back. The detector comprises two elongate flexible strips 16, 18 positioned face-to-face, the strips carrying respective series of spaced contacts 17, 19 which make or break by relative sliding movement of the strips, upon flexing the detector.
Patent GB-2310536-A (GB)
Title: Cooling fans for integrated circuits.
Inventor: HONG CHEN FU-IN
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 1996-02-21
Abstract: A cooling arrangement for an integrated circuit includes a finned plate (1), a fan (2) having a rotor shaft (21), and a board member (3) mounted on the finned plate. The finned plate includes a plurality of rows and columns of fins (14) extending upwardly from an upper side thereof, adjacent fins having a gap (12) defined therebetween into which protrusions 34 of the board are fitted. The board member includes a hole (30), a support member (32) provided in the hole, and a plurality of ribs (31). A stud (33) rotatably receives the rotor shaft of the fan.
Patent GB-2313856-A (GB)
Title: Roofing tiles
Inventor: BAKER NEIL
IPC: E04D1/20
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: Roofing tiles are formed from a wooden product, e.g. plywood. The wood is treated with a flame-retardent and a sealant, and nail holes are pre-drilled in the tiles. A further coating of a gel to provide waterproofing and furter flame-retarding properties is then applied.
Patent GB-2317200-A (GB)
Title: Keypad lock
Inventor: JACKSON DAREN JOHN
IPC: E05B37/16
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: A lock has a keypad which operates members that can be disposed to allow movement to the locking device. The keys of the keypad are formed from elastomeric material and mounted at a matrix on elastomeric arms. The lock includes pins that can prevent the locking member moving and a device which re-sets the keys after they have been depressed. The lock also includes a casing formed in two parts, one 12 carrying the keys and the other 11 carrying the members and the locking device. The handle of the lock includes a clutch device which prevents the mechanism being strained when the handle is turned with the lock locked. One key can be a prime key that must be depressed before the other keys are depressed to release a device that normally prevents unlocking movement of the other members. The lock includes a rotatable member for connection to a handle which meshes with the second rotatable member which is either held against rotation or released for rotation to lock or unlock the rotatable member. The lock includes a mounting plate 10 and a handle loaded by a spring into a first position. A device is provided to hold the handle in a second position against the action of the spring angularly spaced from the first position. The lock includes a latch bolt with a retractable bolt and a snap fit casing.
Patent GB-2307560-A (GB)
Title: Open shelf bar using weighing for central billing
Inventor: GIBB DAVID
IPC: G01G19/415
Filed: 1996-10-07
Abstract: An open shelf bar arrangement for an hotel comprises a plurality of open shelf bars(3) each having shelf units (23) for receiving vendible articles, weight sensors for detecting the presence or absence of articles, and means (7) for transmitting data from the weight sensors to a central processor (5). The central processor (5) provides data to reporting means (11) for providing reports on the operation of the bars (3) and to a central billing arrangement (9) for adding the cost of articles taken from the bars to appropriate customer bills.
Patent GB-2303629-A (GB)
Title: Metalloproteinase inhibitors
Inventor: MILLER ANDREW
IPC: C07D295/12
Filed: 1995-06-22
Abstract: Compounds of general formula (II) wherein X is a hydroxamic or carboxylic acid group, Y is carbonyl or sulphonyl and R 1 and R 2 are as defined in the claims, are matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors.
Patent GB-2319845-A (GB)
Title: Opposed pole MRI magnet using HTSC blocks
Inventor: YOUNG IAN ROBERT
IPC: G01R33/38
Filed: 1996-11-30
Abstract: The flux in a C-type MRI magnet is generated by a number of melt-quenched HTSC blocks 31-33 embedded in flux guides 37-39. The blocks may comprise YBCO single crystals and the flux guides may comprise Permite (RTM) material. The blocks may be magnetised by pulses applied to the coils 34-36 either simultaneously or at different times. The blocks may be staggered to prevent interaction of the windings 34-36.
Patent GB-2308854-A (GB)
Title: Washing machine with movable spin tub cover assembly
Inventor: SEO JONG-SEOK
IPC: D06F17/06
Filed: 1996-12-24
Abstract: A washing machine has a spin tub formed at a side wall thereof with a pair of elongated slots 234, 236, and a spin tub cover assembly 300 for immersing the articles in the washing liquid. The elongated holes are longitudinally formed along the whole length of the spin tub. The spin tub cover assembly moves along the elongated holes and can be fixed at any point thereof. The spin tub cover assembly includes an annular frame, first and second coupling pins for movably coupling the annular frame to the spin tub, and a cover plate hinged to the annular frame. The cover plate has a latch which is detachably engaged with the annular frame. The washing machine can immerse the articles into the washing liquid by means of the spin tub cover assembly, so the articles collide with the liquid flows within the spin tub, thereby improving the washing effect.
Patent GB-2321454-A (GB)
Title: Gemcitabine esters and amides
Inventor: MYHREN FINN
IPC: C07H1/00
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: Gemcitabine esters or amides in which the 3'- and/or 5'-OH group and/or the N<SP>4</SP>-amino group is derivatised with a C 18 - and/or C 20 -saturated or monounsaturated acyl group, preferably an acyl group selected from oleoyl, elaidoyl, cis-eicosenoyl and trans-eicosenoyl, are useful as anti-cancer and anti-viral agents.
Patent GB-2314022-A (GB)
Title: Blending medical composition with sustained medicament releasability and process for preparing the same
Inventor: KUBO TAKABUMI
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 1997-05-09
Abstract: A blend of pharmaceutical carriers comprising a medicament containing hydrophilic phase dispersed into a binding or adhesive composition. The binding composition may be hydrophilic or hydrophobic, but a preferred embodiment comprises an elastomeric adhesive based on one of the following: rubber, acrylate, urethane, silicone or polyether. The composition is prepared by mixing the medicament with the hydrophilic phase, drying the composition and if necessary grinding it to a suitable particle size for suspension in the binder. The provision of the hydrophilic phase is intended to reduce the amount of drug used, and enable the rate of drug release to be controlled according to the moisture present at the dermis.
Patent GB-2313352-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the transfer of valuables between a bank vault and a vehicle
Inventor: GOULDING BRYAN
IPC: E05G7/00
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: Apparatus for transferring valuables such as strongboxes 12 between a bank vault 14 or the like and a security vehicle 24. The apparatus comprises a first tube (32, Fig. 2a) housed in the vault 14 which is extendible into the vehicle 24 and a second tube 30 housed in the vehicle 24 which is extendible through or over the first tube (32, Fig. 2a) and into the vault 14. Conveyor means, preferably a hydraulic ram 45 housed in the vault 14, transports strong boxes 12 along the tubes (32, Fig. 2a) & 30 between the vault 14 and vehicle 24. Preferably the vault 14 is situated below ground, the vehicle 24 having a floor mounted door (27, Fig. 2a), openable only from the inside, through which the tubes (32, Fig. 2a) & 30 and consequently the strongboxes 12 pass. The underground vault 14 may have an access door (17, Fig. 2a) at ground level, both doors (17 & 27, Fig. 2a) can have electromagnetic locks (40, Fig. 2a) to secure them in both open and closed positions. Strongboxes 12 can be held within the second tube 30 by grippers (52 & 52', Fig. 4) while other strongboxes 12 are loaded into the second tube 30 from below by the ram 45.
Patent GB-2328704-A (GB)
Title: Bricklayers column clamp tool
Inventor: MORRIS DEREK WILLIAM
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: A tool to assist bricklayers in the construction of masonry between steelwork columns comprises an upper body assembly (6) and lower body assembly (4). The lower body assembly clamps to a steelwork column, by mechanical, hydraulic or magnetic means and permits the setting of the tool at the required gauge line level. The upper body assembly allows the setting of the gauge line in plan relative to the column by means of an extending arm (2) which can translate horizontally. The upper body assembly also contains view points (5) to allow the accurate setting of the tool to the required gauge line level. The tool can be manufactured in graded sizes with extension accessories to cope with all commercially available steelwork serial sizes and shapes. The use of additional tools and/or extension facilities permit the setting out of multiple gauge lines where a number of masonry panels intersect at a column, or alternatively, where several panels are being constructed simultaneously between a line of columns.
Patent GB-2315710-A (GB)
Title: Controlled suction of ink jet recording head
Inventor: NAKAMURA MASAHIRO
IPC: F04B43/12
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: The suction involves transferring a recording head from a non-suction state to a suction state after forward rotation of a driven tube pump to set a suction enabled state. Using this state as a reference, the pump is then rotated (arrow F) by an amount necessary for introducing fresh ink into the head, and tube rollers 85 are moved to press a tube 33 so that used ink is sucked from the head into a waste tank 14. By this arrangement, the amount of ink sucked from the head is precisely controlled.
Patent GB-2316437-A (GB)
Title: Central locking system with theft protection system
Inventor: SCHWAIGER DENNIS D
IPC: E05B81/62
Filed: 1997-08-06
Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock has a central locking system comprising a reversible central locking drive 6 powered by an electric motor 8 and a central locking element 7 connected to a locking lever system. A central locking control pin 10 impinges on stop faces 13 of the central locking element 7 to control motor 8. A reversible theft protection electric motor 14 acts on a driven element 15 comprising two mutually opposite theft protection control pins (16, Fig 2). A theft protection main lever 18 is acted on by the control pins (16) and comprises a forked receiver 19 having two fork arms 20 and theft protection stop faces 21. The theft protection main lever 18 can swivel in relation to the central locking element 7 and is mounted on the same bearing pin 22. When the theft protection of the centrally locked motor vehicle door lock is switched off, an interior locking lever 5 is positively coupled to the central locking element 7, but when switched on the interior locking lever 5 is free from the central locking element 7.
Patent GB-2318928-A (GB)
Title: SCR firing circuit
Inventor: POUNDS DAVID G
IPC: H03K17/79
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: An SCR firing circuit comprises a diode, a capacitor, and an SCR wherein the diode charges the capacitor for firing the SCR. The circuit may comprise a first 64 and second 64' diode, a first 70 and second 70' capacitor, and an SCR 80'' comprising back to back SCR's 80, 80' wherein the first diode charges the first capacitor for firing the SCR 80'' when a line voltage is positive and the second diode charges the second capacitor for firing the SCR 80'' when the line voltage is negative. A further aspect relates to isolator circuitry comprising at least three opto-couplers 24, 30 36; 24', 30', 36 arranged in series wherein the opto-couplers isolate a low control voltage 20, 40 from a high power voltage 68, 72.
Patent GB-2331262-A (GB)
Title: A ceramic pouring tube
Inventor: MORIARTY BRENDAN MORTIMER
IPC: B22D41/60
Filed: 1997-11-17
Abstract: A ceramic pouring tube for molten metal, the pouring tube comprising a bore and a core 1 disposed at least partially within the bore, the core being arranged such that the core radiates heat to the pouring tube when a flame or hot gas is directed through the bore. The tube, which may be of metal mesh, is provided with a plurality of metal mesh fins 3 which are welded to and extend along the length of the tube 2 and increase the effective surface surface area of the core 1 from which heat may be radiated. Two of the fins 3 abut the inner surface defining the bore of the pouring tube in use.
Patent GB-2320577-A (GB)
Title: Testing device for oxygen sensors in vehicle engine management systems
Inventor: BROWN PETER EDWARD
IPC: G01N27/407
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: The testing device 20 comprises a housing 22 supporting signal input means 27,29 into which a varying voltage signal from an oxygen sensor to be tested may be input, voltage detecting means for detecting the varying voltage signal input from the oxygen sensor, and indicator means 26 (LD6-LD12) for indicating the detection of the varying voltage signal by the voltage detection means. The testing device further includes control means formed and arranged for controlling the voltage level detection capacity of the voltage detection so that the testing device is capable of distinguishing between, and testing, different types of oxygen sensor which produce different maximum output signal voltages. The device also contains means for indicating if it has not been connected to the correct one of the input/outputs present on an oxygen sensor.
Patent GB-2321522-A (GB)
Title: Extensometer structure
Inventor: MEYER RICHARD A
IPC: G01B7/16
Filed: 1997-08-15
Abstract: An extensometer structure (11, 153, 201) for an extensometer comprises a flexure assembly (16, 156, 206), a first extension arm (12, 152, 202) and a second extension arm (14, 154, 204,). The flexure assembly (15, 156, 206) includes a first flexure (18, 158, 208) defining a first plane (20, 150, 210) and a second flexure (22, 162, 212) defining a second plane (24, 164, 214). The second flexure (22, 162, 212) is coupled to the first flexure (18, 158, 208) so that the first (20, 160, 210) and second (24, 184, 214) planes intersect. The first extension arm (12, 152, 202) is joined to the first flexure (18, 158, 2C8) and has a first tip engageable with a test specimen (28) wherein a line of force from the first tip extends parallel to the first plane (20, 160, 210). The second extension arm (14, 154, 204) is joined to the second flexure (22, 162, 212) and has a second tip engageable with the test specimen (28) wherein a line of force tram the second tip extends parallel to the second piane (24, 164, 214).
Patent GB-2325597-A (GB)
Title: Discarding cells when a buffer overflows
Inventor: KIM DEOG-NYOUN
IPC: H04L49/901
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: A method for discarding a received cell for use in handling time sensitive data for an ATM NIC (Asynchronous Transfer Mode Network Interface Card) comprises the steps of: setting up the free buffer ring (100) which includes entries, each entry pointing to a data buffer by using a head pointer and a tail pointer; comparing the head pointer with the tail pointer (102), both pointers residing in the free buffer ring, if cells that require a real-time service are received (101) in the ATM NIC; storing the received cells in a buffer designated by the tail pointer (104) if the value of the head pointer does not match the value of the tail pointer; increasing the value of the head pointer by 1 (103), discarding an oldest cell and storing the received cell in the data buffer designated by the tail pointer (104) if the head pointer matches the tail pointer; and increasing the value of the tail pointer by 1 (105).
Patent GB-2341137-A (GB)
Title: Method for making hologram ornamental sticker
Inventor: YANG DAPHNE
IPC: G03H1/02
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: A method for making ornamental hologram stickers that does not use cutters and is able to produce stickers with delicate figures thereon. The method includes coding a releasing agent onto a paper like base to form a releasing layer; adding adhesive resin to the releasing layer in a particular shape by screen printing to form an adhesive layer; adding a base plate layer with the same shape as the adhesive resin to the adhesive layer; adding the pattern to the base plate layer to form a hologram base layer via hot-stamping; adding the color to the hologram base layer to form a color printing layer; and adding a transparent foil on the color printing layer by screen printing to form a protective layer.