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Patent GB-2279975-A (GB)
Title: A fixing device for post-and-rail fence
Inventor: JONES STEPHEN
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 1993-07-15
Abstract: A fixing device 10 for connecting two elements of a fence arrangement has a plate-like section 13 and oppositely disposed sets of first and second extensions 15, 17. The fence post is disposed behind the plate-like section 13 and is secured using nails through the holes in extensions 15. The rail is disposed on the other side of section 13 and secured using nails through the holes in extensions 17 and 18. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272717-A (GB)
Title: Mounting poles,posts,etc.,vertically
Inventor: BEER ROBIN FRANCIS COURTNEY
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1993-11-18
Abstract: In an arrangement for mounting an elongate member (23), such as a pole for a traffic sign or a bus stop, on a hard material such as a concrete pavement, a threaded bolt (21) is anchored in the hard material. A tubular portion (22) is secured to the bolt (21) by means of an internal nut (29) retained within the tube (22) by a collar (26). The column or post (23) is then received over the secured tube (22). The arrangement includes an orientation portion (24) in the form of a sectoral surface of a sphere, for interposition between the end of the tube (22) and the surface of the concrete. The convex surface of member (24) faces the tube (22), and a slot (25) allows the convex portion (24) to be fitted over the bolt (21) and arranged, within predefined limits, to allow the required orientation, preferably upright, of the post (23). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272773-A (GB)
Title: Examination of ruminant animals
Inventor: MOTTRAM TOBY TREVOR FURY
IPC: A61D17/00
Filed: 1993-11-22
Abstract: The condition of a ruminant animal is examined by sampling odours from at least one part of the animal with an olfactory sensor (S) thereby to identify specific aspects of the animal condition. Air from around a teat of a ruminant located in a vessel (VS) may be drawn by a piston pump (C) through a multi-way valve (CV) past the sensor (S) after purge air has been pumped through the vessel (VS). Alternatively air may be drawn continuously through the vessel (VS) and over the sensor (S). The breath of a ruminant may also be examined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276006-A (GB)
Title: Data recorder
Inventor: SANDERS NICHOLAS RONALD
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A pocketable data recorder 10, carried in a pocket of a pilot, receives and stores in its memory 13 a copy of at least some of the data stored in the main crash recorder memory 3 of an aircraft "black box" flight data recorder 1. As shown the latter includes a radio transmitter 4 and antenna 5, but the transmission may be via an inductive loop around the aircraft cockpit (Fig. 2 not shown). The recorder may store only some of the data stored in the main crash recorder 1. Data may be recorded contemporaneously with the recording in the main recorder, or may be transferred as a high-speed burst in response to operation of the pilot's ejector seat. The memory 13 may comprise any type of non-volatile memory. Where data is transferred in a burst, data may be initially stored in a high speed volatile memory provided in the recorder and thence copied into the non- volatile memory. Data may be continually over-written by fresh data. At least some data, e.g. speech, may be stored permanently. If the aircraft crashes in inaccessible terrain, or in deep water, the data carried by the pilot's recorder may provide sufficient information about the cause of the crash to obviate the need to recover the main crash recorder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288808-A (GB)
Title: Moulding compositions containing a polyamide
Inventor: BARNES RICHARD SCOTT
IPC: C08K5/3415
Filed: 1994-04-19
Abstract: A moulding composition contains a polyamide, eg nylon 6 or nylon 66, and, optionally, a filler, such as magnesium hydroxide which acts as a flame-retardant. In order to reduce surface defects in the moulding, the composition also contains phthalimide.
Patent GB-2277682-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for nasal administration containing polar metabolites of opioid analgesics
Inventor: ILLUM LISBETH
IPC: A61K47/36
Filed: 1993-02-04
Abstract: A composition for nasal administration of polar metabolites of opioid analgesics comprises a polar metabolite of an opioid analgesic and an absorption promoting agent. Preferred metabolites morphine-6- glucuronide and morphine-6-sulphate. A preferred absorption promoting agent is chitosan but other suitable agents include cationic polymers, bioadhesive agents, surface active agents, fatty acids, chelating agents, mucolytic agents, cyclodextrin, microsphere preparations or combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2285562-A (GB)
Title: Transformation pattern generating device and encryption function device
Inventor: AKIYAMA RYOTA
IPC: H04L9/06
Filed: 1995-01-10
Abstract: A transformation pattern generating mechanism 101 comprises a key input section 102 for inputting a key for encryption; a transformation pattern generating section 103 for generating a transformation pattern for transformation of input data; and an output section 104 for outputting the generated transformation pattern. When a number sequence corresponding to a predetermined transformation pattern is input as the key to the key input section 102, said transformation pattern generating section 103 generates and outputs the predetermined transformation pattern corresponding to the number sequence. A pseudo-random number sequence is preferably generated in response to the input key, and the generated transformation pattern may comprise a permutation pattern or a substitution table. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286098-A (GB)
Title: Digital information transmission with fault protection
Inventor: LANGER JOCHEN
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 1995-01-24
Abstract: Devices of this type with a transmitting end, a receiving end and an intermediate transmission path are known, in which a data processing unit at the transmitting end transmits state information for a device at the receiving end and security against interference-induced, erroneous information transmission is provided by transmitting back a monitoring signal which is evaluated at the transmitting end. 
<??>In the novel device, the data processing unit at the transmitting end generates the state information depending on a multi-channel, digital input signal, a first state of the device at the receiving end corresponding to a first input signal state and at least one other device state corresponding to the other possible input signal states. A circuit with a transmitting-end component and a receiving-end component is provided as protection against interference, the transmitting-end component combining the input signal components in a way which characterises the first input signal state and transmitting corresponding release information to the receiving end which, in the absence of the release information, holds the device in the first state, irrespective of the transmitted state information. 
<??>Use, for example, in a motor vehicle seat adjustment controller.
Patent GB-2287591-A (GB)
Title: Electrically powered heating panel
Inventor: OWERS LEONARD CHARLES
IPC: H05B3/36
Filed: 1995-03-06
Abstract: An electrically powered heating panel comprises a resistance heater 1 and a current supply means 2 for supplying current to the heater. The heater comprises a first heating element 6 connected in series with a second conductor 8, which may also be a heating element. The first and second elements lie in close proximity to one another and are separated by a layer of relatively low melting point insulating material such as polyethylene. A third heating element 7, is connected in series between the first and second elements. A sensing element 9 lies in close proximity to the third heating element to detect current leaking therefrom. The sensing element is connected to means sensitive to the leakage current and operable to regulate the current supply to the heater. A fuse F1 is provided to cut off the current supplied to the heater in the event of it exceeding a predetermined limit. The arrangement is such that should the heater begin to overheat the insulating layer between the first and second elements the layer will melt at at least one location along their lengths. This causes a short circuit which bypasses the third heating element 7 so that the current flowing through the heater increases to at least the predetermined limit and blows the fuse. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301846-A (GB)
Title: Detergent dispenser for a toilet cistern
Inventor: LEE KUN-CHANG
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 1995-06-05
Abstract: A detergent dispenser including a container 1 having a bottom formed with a downwardly depending tubular portion 101 provided with external threads thereon, a plug 30 having a plurality of longitudinal grooves and an enlarged annular node 301 at an intermediate portion, an upper packing ring 4 mounted on a top of the enlarged annular node of the plug, a lower packing ring 5 mounted on a bottom of the enlarged annular node of the plug, an internally threaded sleeve 9 having an upper opening and a lower opening which is smaller than the upper opening and the enlarged annular node of the plug in diameter, and a buoy 6 threadedly engaged with the lower end of the plug.
Patent GB-2304250-A (GB)
Title: Tracking a moveable object
Inventor: WILLIAMS MARTIN
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 1995-08-12
Abstract: Apparatus for tracking a moveable object has a conventional FM/AM radio receiver fitted to the moveable object which receives signals from a plurality of radio transmitters each at known locations. The strength of each signal is measured and the position of the moveable object relative to the transmitters by reference to the measured signal strengths is calculated. The absolute position of the object by reference to the known locations of the transmitters stored in memory is calculated. This information is then transmitted to a base station by means of a cellular digital telephone. The invention provides a cheap tracking device which does not required complex, large and expensive receiving or transmitting aerials. The device is compact and may be hid from thieves.
Patent GB-2291498-A (GB)
Title: Light beam aiming system and actuation system for hand-held remote temperature detector
Inventor: LITVIN TIMOTHY J
IPC: G01J5/08
Filed: 1995-07-20
Abstract: A remote temperature sensor, comprising an infrared detector 16 and means such as a lens 14 for focusing radiation from a heat source 60 onto the detector, has an aiming system enabling the user to position the detector at the correct distance from the heat source. A beam splitter and a mirror 40 split a light beam from a laser 61 into two components and 62 and 64 and project them so that they converge at the focal point of lens 14. When the two resulting spots of light on the heat source 60 coincide, the sensor is at the correct position. The beam splitter and a mirror 40 are movably mounted on the sensor body so that the distance at which the spots coincide can be adjusted to suit the focal lengths of different sensors. The sensor may have a trigger which both initialises the temperature measurement and activates data logging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305766-A (GB)
Title: Footwear for children
Inventor: GORDON JACKIE
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: To help children identify left and right shoes an impression of the respective hand is applied to the shoe in a position where it can be seen when the shoe is not worn.
Patent GB-2306030-A (GB)
Title: A combined computer keyboard and calculator
Inventor: GLENCROSS PHILIP
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 1995-11-03
Abstract: A combined computer keyboard and calculator comprises a plurality of keys for inputting data and commands into a computer, calculator processor means for performing calculations and display means 6 for displaying data input to the calculator processor means and calculated data output from the calculator processor means. Switch means ("Calc/kboard" key) is provided for reassigning the functions of at least some of the plurality of keys 5,4,3 to input data to the calculator processor means and power supply means 7 is provided for supplying power to the calculator processor means, the display means, the reassignment switch means and said at least some of the keys.
Patent GB-2295174-A (GB)
Title: A sleeve for an offshore platform
Inventor: JENSEN PER N H
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 1995-11-21
Abstract: In the bottom of a shaft 1 on a movable offshore platform resting on the seabed, a sleeve 2 for penetration of conductor casings or risers has an upper seal 8 and a lower seal 3. For first time installation of the platform, the lower seal is composed of a shear plate or a cover with one or more weakened sections which permits the shear plate or cover to be knocked out of the sleeve by means of a conductor casing or riser during the installation of the conductor casing or riser. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298062-A (GB)
Title: Object inspection
Inventor: HIGUCHI KAZUHIRO
IPC: G06Q50/04
Filed: 1996-02-06
Abstract: An object inspection apparatus for clearly indicating the inspecting positions of an object under inspection so that inspection work thereon is performed efficiently has its inspection terminal (4) set up on an inspection line. An image of the part to be inspected and a plurality of inspection items associated therewith are displayed on a screen (4b) of the terminal (4). The worker in charge of inspection performs inspection by following what is thus displayed. A touch panel arrangement (4c) on the screen (4b), a separately provided keyboard (4a) and/or other appropriate device is used to input the results of the inspection.
Patent GB-2311941-A (GB)
Title: Aromatic sticks
Inventor: HANNETT DOMINIC
IPC: A61L9/02
Filed: 1996-04-11
Abstract: An aromatic stick comprises a pine spill to which is adhered a covering of peat dust, in order to produce the smell of burning peat when smouldering.
Patent GB-2301012-A (GB)
Title: Device for ground care
Inventor: BRENNER HANS-JOSEF
IPC: A01G1/12
Filed: 1996-05-14
Abstract: The implement comprises a housing (1) which travels over the ground (B) on wheels (2,4), and has a steering handle (26) for the user. A motor (25) drives a first shaft (9) with turf-slitting knives (10), or a ground-sweeping drum (18). The tools are so mounted in the housing that they are brought alternately into the working and rest positions. Their axes of rotation (12,19) are in planes (3,8) parallel to that of at least one of the wheels.  The housing can be tilted about one of the wheel axes (3), which is situated between those of the knives and the sweeping drum. The rear wheels (4) can be mounted on the housing via a cranked spindle.
Patent GB-2313031-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for growing plants hydroponically
Inventor: LO KUNG-SHEN
IPC: A01G31/02
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a hydroponic apparatus for culturing plants and particularly edible sprouts, including a top cover, a growth lattice (2), a shoot lattice (3), a movable flat cutter (4), a first net fixing lattice, a movable net (6), a second net fixing lattice (7), and a bottom tray (8) for collecting water, sequentially superposed on one another from top to bottom. When the sprouts are ready to be harvested, the flat cutter (4) may be inserted into the hydroponic apparatus between the shoot lattice (3) and the first net fixing lattice to cut off the root portions of the shoots and then inserted into a slit formed on the top cover to cut off the top portions of the shoots. The remaining middle portion of the shoots can be then washed clean and be packed for use later. A timer can be connected to the hydroponic means for automatically supplying water to multiple units of the hydroponic apparatus superposed on one another in an outer container.
Patent GB-2303158-A (GB)
Title: Single trip whipstock assembly
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 1996-07-08
Abstract: A single trip whipstock assembly which can be run into a well, set, and operated to form a window in the well casing in a single trip comprises a milling tool 5 attached to the upper end of a whipstock 6 to the lower end of which is attached a packer 7 or anchor which can be set by appropriate means prior to detachment of the mill from the whipstock to initiate window formation. The packer may be hydraulic and may be set by means of a setting tool 4 located above the mill 5 and connected to the packer by a hose. The mill 5 incorporates circulation ports which are initially isolated from the central chamber thereof to permit flow of hydraulic fluid from the setting tool to the hose via the interior of the mill. Once setting has been effected the hose is severed permitting the piston of the setting tool to operate a flow diverter within the mill and open the circulation ports to the interior of the tool for subsequent drilling mud circulation during milling operation. The whipstock 6 includes a relatively steep ramp 32 at the upper end thereof so that initial breakthrough of the casing is effected predominantly using the side blades of the mill 5.
Patent GB-2316201-A (GB)
Title: Product improvement using database
Inventor: LAITHWAITE STEPHEN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: A method for improving and standardising the manufacture of business forms includes entering groups of data into a database, each group relating to a specific form and including, for example, customer details, price details, type of form, production levels, size and materials. The database then collates the groups and suggests adjustments which can be made to a new form to improve it taking into account previous forms in the database.
Patent GB-2317154-A (GB)
Title: Packaging foodstuffs as promotional material
Inventor: ALEXANDER DAVID PETER
IPC: B65D75/30
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: A foodstuff is packaged for promotional purposes to allow a person to sample the foodstuff. A spread 12 of foodstuff is encapsulated between two layers 11, 23 of material that are sealed together to contain the foodstuff. The layers are applied together so that one of the layers 11 is peeled back to expose at least part of the foodstuff and allow the foodstuff to be tasted by licking. The foodstuff is treated to remain attached to one of the layers, 11 or 23 once peeled. The package can have an adhesive layer (15, Fig 2) with a backing sheet (13, Fig 2). The adhesive layer (15) allows the package to be attached to a magazine or the like. A method and apparatus for packaging the foodstuff is also described.
Patent GB-2318262-A (GB)
Title: Bypass circuit for data processing system
Inventor: BEER REGINALD
IPC: H04L12/437
Filed: 1996-10-08
Abstract: A data processing system comprises a host computer connected for the transfer of data to and from a plurality of data storage devices arranged in a string, the host computer including communication means comprising first and second ports connecting to first and second communication links, the first and second communication links being connected respectively to first and second data storage devices of said string. A bypassing means is provided between the first and second ports of the host system and the first and second data storage devices, the bypassing means being comprised of an independent bypass circuit 70 on each of the first and second communication links between each of the first and second ports and the first and second data storage devices the bypassing means being operable to bypass the host computer (shown as a node to be protected against) by connecting the first and second devices only when both of said independent bypass circuits detect a lack of data transfer on their respective links.
Patent GB-2318135-A (GB)
Title: Soil auger and mechanical soil sampler
Inventor: MCBURNEY TERENCE
IPC: E21B7/00
Filed: 1996-10-11
Abstract: A mechanical soil sampler including a support frame including guide means 13, 13', baseplate 15 and rotary drive means 9, where said support frame is adapted to retain an auger 2 in movable mounting to guide the auger 2 during insertion into and removal from the ground. The auger 2 comprises a fluted drill bit adapted at one end for operably coupling to the rotary drive means 9. A scraper 4 is mounted on the auger and adapted for engagement with the flute of the auger to dislodge soil samples therefrom during the relative movement of the scraper and the auger. A bucket 16 may also be provided to collect the dislodged soil samples.
Patent GB-2307580-A (GB)
Title: Sliding card receptor for use in a satellite broadcasting tuner
Inventor: CHOI YONG-HWAN
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: A card receptor for use in a satellite broadcasting tuner includes a housing having a case slot 59 therethrough. A door 60 is slidable up and down for opening and closing the case slot 59. A card case 50 is slidable between an inside position and an outside position of the housing through the case slot 59. A coil spring 70 elastically connects the card case 50 with the door 60 via case driving gears 64 for moving the card case 50 in response to the up and the down movements of the door 60.
Patent GB-2304836-A (GB)
Title: A ratio selector mechanism of a synchromesh vehicle transmission
Inventor: BURROWS ANDREW JULIAN
IPC: F16H63/30
Filed: 1995-09-15
Abstract: The mechanism comprises a locking member (42) mounted for translational movement in a direction transverse to the gear select direction and an abutment surface (66) which limits the translational movement of the locking member (42). During selection of reverse ratio by a selector (26, 126) the locking member (42) is brought into contact with part (58) of a forward ratio selector (20) so as to cause the locking member (42) to undergo said translational movement until it contacts the abutment surface (66). Continued movement of the reverse ratio selector (26, 126) causes the locking member (42) to shift the forward ratio selector (20) so as to operate a synchroniser (28) of the forward ratio synchromesh prior to the engagement of reverse ratio and thereby prevent gear clashing when selecting reverse.
Patent GB-2323778-A (GB)
Title: Interdental brush:shaping bristle ends
Inventor: MAEKAWA KIYOSHI
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: An interdental brush comprises twisted wires enclosing radial bristles each having, Fig. 6, a tapered, rounded, roughened end. The brush 26, Fig. 2, is rotated in direction C about the axis of its twisted wires while being rotated in direction B. Abrasive belt 20, running in direction A, deflects the bristles and grinds their ends to the required shape. The belt may be replaced by a rotating, abrasive, disc.
Patent GB-2313624-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic actuation of i.c. engine lift valve
Inventor: LETSCHE ULRICH
IPC: F01L9/10
Filed: 1997-05-28
Abstract: First spring means 14 act on the lift valve 1 in the valve-closing direction, and second spring means 16 act, at least intermittently, in the valve-opening direction. The lift valve 1, or a valve tappet 4 which actuates the valve, is connected to a control piston 8 which is arranged in a working space 11 and is capable of being loaded with a working fluid on both sides. In the region of its end positions, the piston 8 delimits a pressure space 28, 29 belonging to the working space 11 but capable of being separated hydraulically from it. The prestressing force of the second spring means 16 can be regulated hydraulically during the operation of the valve control device. The second spring means 16 comprises at least two springs 17, 18 which have different spring forces eg. an oil-pressure spring 17 and a helical compression spring 18. The oil-pressure spring 17 may be connected by line L H to the hydraulic volume V H at the upper end of the valve tappet 4. Under specific operating conditions of the i. c. engine, a maximum spring force of the second spring means 16 is set for the commencement of the valve-opening stroke H.
Patent GB-2327862-A (GB)
Title: Shelving with decorative side supports
Inventor: FINNEY DAVID
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: Adjacent shelves 11-14 are interconnected and supported at their ends by members 15-17 in the shape of letters or other indicia which may spell out a word. The rear of all the shelves may be connected by uprights 18 and a wall support 19 can be provided.