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Patent GB-2269861-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pumps for internal combustion engines.
Inventor: RATHMAYR HEINZ
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 1993-08-20
Abstract: A fuel-injection pump element for insertion in a housing of an internal combustion engine to supply fuel to an individual cylinder of the engine comprises a body having a cylinder bore (3) defining a working chamber (11) and a piston (5) axially guided in the bore (3). The piston is moved in a reciprocating manner by a cam drive against the force of a return spring (7). In order to be able to manufacture the pump body in a simple manner while retaining a high degree of resistance and tightness, the pump body is divided into a rotationally symmetrical cylinder liner (1) and a rotationally symmetrical intermediate piece (15), The liner (1), the intermediate piece (15) and a solenoid valve (25) are assembled in end-to-end sealing abutment in a sleeve (39) and retained by a nut (43) screwed into the sleeve. The intermediate piece includes a feed line (33), a bypass line (31) and a high pressure duct (29), controlled by the solenoid valve, and connected to a fitting (53) for supplying fuel to an engine injection valve. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271143-A (GB)
Title: Fixing device for sheet member
Inventor: HIROSE AKIHIKO
IPC: F16B37/08
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: A fixing device, for use in mounting a sheet member 5 with a through hole 7 on a base 3 having a stud 8, includes a plastics cap member 15 for covering the stud and a plastics clip 2 engaged with the cap member 15. The clip 2 includes a first clip member 22A, a second clip member 22B and a flexible connecting member 22C for connecting the first and second clip members. The first cylindrical body 24 of the first clip member 22A is inserted from one side of the sheet 5 into and fitted in the through hole 7 of the sheet 5, and the second cylindrical body 28 of the second clip member 22B is inserted from the other side of the sheet 5 into and fitted in the first engaging hole 23 of the first cylindrical body 24 to pinch the sheet 5 therebetween. The clip 2 is then inserted onto and engaged with the cap member 15 covering the stud 8. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282746-A (GB)
Title: Tableware for use by the disabled
Inventor: BULGER MARY
IPC: A47G19/00
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: A container eg. teapot, coffee pot, jug and means for supporting the container so enabling it to be tilted whilst remaining supported, to deliver or render accessible, the contents of the container. In another aspect, an article of tableware such as a plate is provided with a rim having a recess which extends inwards towards the centre of the article to accommodate the ball of a users thumb, thereby assisting in the gripping of the article between the thumb and palm of the users hand. In a further aspect, an article such as a plate is provided with a surface configured to engage food placed on the surface, so as to prevent it from sliding off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272517-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of paint film thickness based on dynamic levelling property of wet paint
Inventor: YOSHIDA KIYOSHI
IPC: G01B11/30
Filed: 1993-11-17
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring wet paint film thickness in a non-contacting manner includes: an acquisition unit 4, such as a Mirau interferometer forming fringes which are image analysed, for obtaining data indicating the roughness of a wet paint film surface; an input unit 8 for inputting data such as viscosity and surface tension of the paint medium from which the film is formed; and a calculation unit 7 for calculating the paint film thickness h from the surface data and the paint medium data, according to the dynamic levelling property of the wet paint film. The paint film surface data may include wavelength data indicating a wavelength ( gamma ) of unevenness of the paint film surface, and roughness data indicating one of a peak to peak amplitude (a) of the unevenness, a surface roughness (Ra) of the unevenness, a power spectrum integrated value in an image of the paint film surface, and a density vector in the image. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288526-A (GB)
Title: Preventing inadvertent locking in a safety-belt retractor
Inventor: MAISTRELLI FRANCOIS
IPC: B60R22/34
Filed: 1994-04-11
Abstract: An inertia wheel 10 mounted for rotation about the shaft 23 of the spool on which the safety-belt is wound activates a looking mechanism (15, 16, Fig 2) to lock the shaft 23. The inertia wheel 10 is provided with an inwardly directed abutment 45, and a spring-biassed, centrifugal inertia mass 41 is provided within a housing 37 for rotation with the spool. When the spool rotates in a direction of retraction of safety-belt into the retractor, the centrifugal inertia mass 41 may move radially outwardly. If then the rotation of the spool stops suddenly the inertia wheel 10 will only rotate until the abutment 45 engages the centrifugal inertia mass 41. Movement of the inertia wheel 10 thus terminates before the locking mechanism that locks the shaft 23 is activated. However, if the spool moves in a direction of paying-out of the safety-belt, the centrifugal inertia mass 41 moves to a position in which an abutment 43 on the mass 41 engages a lip 40 provided on the housing 37 thus preventing the centrifugal inertia mass 41 moving outwards to engage the abutment 45. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291475-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic Hydraulic Cylinders
Inventor: FULLERTON EDWARD
IPC: F15B15/24
Filed: 1994-07-20
Abstract: A pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder comprises a cylinder (1) and a piston (4) adapted to move to and fro within the cylinder (1) between the ends (2 and 3) thereof. A stop (8) is situated between the piston (4) and one end (3) of the cylinder (1). The position of the stop (8) relative to the end (3) of the cylinder (1) is adjustable and signalling means (12) are provided for signalling when the piston (4) comes into contact with the stop (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282488-A (GB)
Title: Input and main transformer arrangement for a motor control system
Inventor: OWEN DONALD W
IPC: H02P27/02
Filed: 1994-09-09
Abstract: An apparatus for a motor control system includes: (1) a main transformer 14 and components that are rated for one nominal voltage input, and (2) a commonly housed input transformer 41 that transforms a different voltage power source 8 to provide the nominal voltage input to the main transformer 14. The apparatus may be arranged for a three-phase power source. The input transformer arrangement may comprise of three separate auto-transformers interconnected in a wye formation. The transformer housing may be filled with oil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288033-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens having central aspherical and annular spherical lens
Inventor: LEE BEOM-JIN
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 1994-10-31
Abstract: The contact lens L comprises, in a central circular area 1, an aspherical lens for correction of near vision, and, in an annular periphery 2, a spherical single focus lens for correction of distance vision. The contact lens is used to correct presbyopia. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298295-A (GB)
Title: Data processing systems
Inventor: DENSHAM RODNEY HUGH
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 1995-02-23
Abstract: In a data processing array, each processor can carry out an INE (Interrupt if Not Equal) instruction. This compares the results of two memory locations, and if they are not the same the processor will generate an interrupt signal to interrupt a central processor. A second invention (Figures 2, 3a) is that when processors communicate with each other over the bus, a parity signal is used. A third invention (Figures 11-13) relates to using the clock to control the interpolation of coefficients. The system can be used in an audio signal processor.
Patent GB-2298401-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic suspension
Inventor: POSTLETHWAITE HARVEY ERNEST
IPC: B60G17/015
Filed: 1995-03-02
Abstract: A hydraulic suspension system for a vehicle, the system comprising independent idler cylinders 5, 6 for receiving inputs from hydraulic actuators 1, 2 linked to two respective road wheels and for summing movements of the wheels representing bump movement into a bump spring 19 and for summing differential movements of the wheels representing roll motion into a roll spring 15a, 15b.
Patent GB-2289988-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a tantalum solid electrolytic capacitor
Inventor: NAKAMURA SHINJI
IPC: H01G9/00
Filed: 1995-05-26
Abstract: The use of an anode riser of a metal other than tantalum (eg aluminium or copper) for a sintered tantalum capacitor is enabled. Prior to the formation of a dielectric film on a chip (11) through anodic oxidation, an insulating material (15) is applied to a surface of the riser (12) at its connection with the chip. A short circuit between the riser and a chemical conversion solution is prevented by the presence of the insulation when the entire chip is drenched in the solution for anodic oxidation providing a dielectric film of tantalum pentoxide on the chip. The insulation may additionally extend into and along the surface of the chip. The riser may be removed at the level of the insulation, to provide a leadless capacitor (figure 14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291382-A (GB)
Title: Suspension arm
Inventor: ASHIKAWA NOBORU
IPC: B21D26/033
Filed: 1995-07-20
Abstract: A suspension arm for a vehicle comprises an L-shaped arm body 1 having a first end portion 2, an intermediate portion, and a second end portion 4. The first end portion is adapted to pivotally connect the arm body to a vehicle. The intermediate portion has a bulge 9 formed thereon which is adapted to pivotally connect the arm body to the vehicle. The second end portion is adapted to connect the arm body to a vehicle wheel knuckle. The arm body is formed from a single piece of pipe material having a closed cross-section. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294672-A (GB)
Title: Power drive unit for aircraft cargo handling systems
Inventor: THOMPSON JAMES R
IPC: B65G13/06
Filed: 1995-10-11
Abstract: A power drive unit (20) for aircraft cargo handling systems that includes an electric motor (28) and a drive roller (36) mounted for rotation about an axis parallel to the motor output shaft for engagement with cargo to be driven by the unit (20). A planetary gear differential (32) and a torque control arrangement couple the motor output shaft to a self-erecting mechanism for lifting the unit into engagement with cargo, and to the drive roller (36) for propelling the cargo. A scrub sensor (40) is coupled to the drive roller (36) for modulating application of electrical power to the motor (28) when the drive roller (36) is scrubbing against cargo engaged by the roller. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294866-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt tightening device
Inventor: OJIMA JUJI
IPC: B60R22/195
Filed: 1995-11-09
Abstract: A lock arm 13 rotatably mounted on a base bracket 11 and connectible to a seat belt support member 47a is biassed in the clockwise direction by a torsion spring 15 but is normally held in the position shown by engagement at K with a pivotable trigger 16. The latter rests on the top of an inertia member 17 which, in the event of a collision, moves leftwards to allow the end 70 of the trigger to enter a recess 71 and thereby release the lock arm so that the seat belt is tightened. A ratchet 14, rotatably mounted on the lock arm 13, is engaged with teeth 31 formed on the base bracket 11 when any reverse motion commences. Rollers may be provided beneath the member 17, beneath the end 70 and at the location K (Figs. 14, 22 to 26, and 29). Instead of being located adjacent a recess 71, the end 70 may be located adjacent the right-hand end of the inertia member 17 (Figs. 14 and 25). The trigger and inertia members may be respectively biassed by independent springs (90 and 100, Figs 12 and 14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307101-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device
Inventor: SONG MINKGU
IPC: H01L23/522
Filed: 1996-07-02
Abstract: A parasitic capacitance which is generated in a metal line by a molding compound material (38) is calculated, and defects which are caused by the parasitic capacitance is overcome by analyzing the calculated parasitic capacitance. The parasitic capacitance caused by the moulding material may be eliminated by ensuring that the thickness of the passivating layer (34) is greater than the height of the metal conductors (32), thus preventing the moulding material from encroaching between adjacent metal conductors.
Patent GB-2303791-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing a predetermined active agent stock solution for liposomal microencapsulation of active agents for agricultural uses
Inventor: MILNE CHRISTOPHER G
IPC: A01N25/28
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the method for the production of liposomal microencapsulated products to be used for agricultural formulations. More specifically, a new method of production of liposomal microencapsulated is disclosed for active agents such as pesticides. A lecithin is mixed with an organic solvent in a certain proportion so as to provide solutions with varied levels of solubilized lecithin. The particular solvent being used will depend on the amount of active agent (AA) desired in the final solution. The formulation of the lecithin/organic solvent mixture is then allowed to settle. After settling, the top layer is separated and saved, while the bottom layer is discarded. An AA is then added to form a concentrate that is added to water for vesicle formation.
Patent GB-2322508-A (GB)
Title: Display scrolling means for a radio telephone handset
Inventor: MASON MARK ROBERT
IPC: H04M1/72466
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: A handset is disclosed which comprises a display 3 and a scroll key 9 for scrolling data on the display. The scroll key has two portions which lie on a line oblique to the horizontal. When depressed these portions effect different scrolling actions.
Patent GB-2311757-A (GB)
Title: Airbag housing arrangement
Inventor: ROSS HUBERT RENE
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1997-04-02
Abstract: An airbag arrangement includes a housing member 3 to receive an airbag 1 having at least one formation 8 on a side wall thereof to engage with at least one aperture 7 formed on a hinge part 6 of a cover member 5, the arrangement including an inflator mounting bracket 10 formed with a side wall such that the side walls of the housing member and the other member sandwich the hinge part. The inflator mounting bracket may be integral with an inflator 2 and may have a base wall adjacent and parallel to a base wall of the housing member. The hinge member may have a metal strengthening insert. The inflator mounting bracket may be formed with at least one tooth 14 that cooperates with the at least one formation on the side wall of the housing member.
Patent GB-2313508-A (GB)
Title: Automatically focussing microscope
Inventor: TACHIBANA SHUNSAKU
IPC: G02B7/36
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: In an auto-focus apparatus for a microscope having an object lens 14 which condenses light on an object surface to be measured, a CCD camera 24 observing the object's image based on emitting light from the object lens 14, and an actuator 15 which displaces the object lens 14 along the optical axis based on the contrast of the object image obtained with the CCD camera 24, the auto-focus apparatus includes an illuminator 25, a projection lens 21 and a switchable liquid crystal panel 22 on which a designated pattern is displayed and further includes a pattern projection means 20 which projects the designated pattern on the object surface to be measured. The position and inclination of panel 22 can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2313546-A (GB)
Title: Imidazolyl-containing compositions for the topical treatment of skin disorders
Inventor: GOODMAN MICHAEL
IPC: A61K31/4164
Filed: 1994-03-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I:- Q-R-X (I)   wherein Q is a substituted or unsubstituted imidazolyl group, R is CR 1  2 -CR  2 , (cis)CR 1 = CR , or (trans)CR 1 =CR  , X is COOR. or NR 1 R 4 , and R 1 -R 4 are each, independently, H, or an alkyl or an aryl group, but excluding urocanic acid, and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use in the topical treatment of skin conditions which are responsive to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Patent GB-2330070-A (GB)
Title: Baby changing platform
Inventor: DREW DAVID GARRY
IPC: A47D5/00
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: A baby changing platform, suitable for mounting on a bath, comprises a detachable cushioned and fabric covered pad mounted on a pair of detachable leg assemblies with adjustable non-slip feet and, optionally, a removable storage compartment.
Patent GB-2329355-A (GB)
Title: Moulded plastic trestle workbench
Inventor: CRISP DAVID JOHN
IPC: B25H1/12
Filed: 1997-09-23
Abstract: A trestle workbench 1 comprises a work surface 2 supported by collapsible legs 3. The legs are formed from two identically shaped frame parts 13 comprising two upright members 14 connected by top and bottom cross-members 15,16. The frames are formed from moulded plastic. Male and female hinge parts 22,23 respectively are located along the top edge of each frame to enable the frames to pivot. The frames are locked in an open position by means of a tray (28 fig 26) which has locating means (30,31 fig 26) cooperating with means 24,27 on the frames. A vice (8 fig 4) is attached to the work surface. In addition the work surface has holes (5 fig 3) to receive removable pegs (6 fig 3) which act as abutments for work pieces.
Patent GB-2318220-A (GB)
Title: Wiring duct
Inventor: YOUNG ALAN JOHN
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 1997-09-30
Abstract: A wiring duct for concealing wiring beneath a fitted carpet comprises a base portion (2) including an elongate channel member (18) for receiving wires and a substantially flat base plate (26). The base plate (26) is adapted to receive a carpet gripper rod (28) and has a free edge (6) for abutting a wall (8) of the room in which the carpet is to be laid. A cover plate (20) is provided for covering the channel (18).
Patent GB-2318643-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of leakage water in a sewer system
Inventor: ILVES LASSE
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 1997-10-20
Abstract: A method for the measurement of leakage water in a sewer system, in which system the sewage flow rate is measured. In addition to flow rate, the composition of the sewage is measured by measuring its conductivity, and, based on the flow rate and the conductivity, the location of a leakage in the sewer system is determined.
Patent GB-2322989-A (GB)
Title: Determining location and orientation
Inventor: FAN ZHEJUN
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: A combined GPS/INS system determiners a vehicle's position, orientation and velocity using the GPS, and also using the INS. The values are compared to provide position, orientation and velocity discrepancies. The vehicle's position and orientation is then determined from the discrepancies and INS and GPS values.
Patent GB-2321248-A (GB)
Title: Phthalocyanine compounds
Inventor: MISTRY PRAHALAD MANIBHAI
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1996-09-20
Abstract: A compound of formula (1) and salts thereof, wherein: M is a metal or hydrogen; Pc is a phthalocyanine nucleus; each R<SP>1</SP> independently is H or optionally substituted alkyl aryl or aralkyl; each L<SP>1</SP> independently is a divalent organic linking group; Z is an optionally substituted piperazinyl group; q is 1 or 2; x and y each independently have a value of 0.5 to 3.5; and (x + y) is from 2 to 5. A process for making the compounds of formula (1). The compounds of formula (1) are useful as colorants for inks which arc used in for example ink jet printing of substrates such as paper, plastics, textile materials, metal or glass.
Patent GB-2326027-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic shield using resilient contact pieces
Inventor: MATSUMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1998-06-01
Abstract: Contact pieces (63), which are used to establish therethrough electric connections between shielding areas on front and rear cases (41) and (43) making up an electronic equipment housing or on a circuit board (47) in the housing, are formed without bending so that they can be mounted on ribs (57, 59) of the cases (41, 43). A metal shield layer is coated all over the interior surface (55) of the rear case (43) and the partition wall (59) in a manner to surround a high-frequency oscillation circuit, and each contact piece (63) is held in a recess (61) formed in the walls (57, 59). The contact pieces (63) are each produced by stamping a conductive sheet metal and has a resilient contact portion (75), which makes resilient contact with the shielding area (53) on the mating case by bending in direction perpendicular to that in which the stamping was carried out.
Patent GB-2328446-A (GB)
Title: Electrocatalytic treatment of liquid waste
Inventor: ECCLES CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: C02F1/467
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: An electrocatalytic process for treating liquid waste material containing at least one environment-polluting substance, comprises causing the liquid waste material to be treated to pass between and to contact at least one pair of spaced apart electrodes, across which a dc potential difference is applied, to cause the at least one environment-polluting organic substance to be at least partially decomposed into a gaseous or liquid form. The invention also relates to a treatment unit for performing the process which comprises a treatment container, at least one pair of spaced apart electrodes 4 arranged in the treatment container, means for applying a dc potential difference across the electrodes of each electrode pair, inlet means 1a for introducing untreated liquid waste material into the container means, and outlet means 16 for treated liquid waste material to exit from the treatment container.
Patent GB-2325826-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for including codes in audio signals
Inventor: GRAYBILL ROBERT B
IPC: H04H20/31
Filed: 1995-03-27
Abstract: The present invention generally concerns the inclusion of inaudible or masked codes in audio signals. In one embodiment the tonal masking ability of single frequency components of the audio signal are evaluated and on the basis of these evaluations amplitudes are assigned to the frequency components of a code to ensure they are adequately masked by the audio signal tones. In other embodiments, narrow band, broad band and non-simultaneous (or temporal) masking are used. The ability of different masking techniques to mask the code may be evaluated and the most suitable technique selected. Alternatively, different masking evaluations may be performed for individual code frequency components. Decoders for extracting the codes are also disclosed. Applications include using the codes for radio or television program identification and a system for producing audience size estimates.
Patent GB-2329186-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for generating a solid aerosol
Inventor: MOELTER LEANDER
IPC: C09K3/30
Filed: 1998-09-01
Abstract: For generating a solid aerosol with small particle sizes, particularly a primary aerosol containing condensation nuclei for generating a highly mondisperse secondary solid aerosol, the invention provides a process for generating a solid aerosol from a solution aerosol, in which the latter is passed with a droplet size of less than 1 Ám through an expansion chamber. The invention also provides an apparatus for generating a solid aerosol, which is characterized by a solution aerosol generator for generating a solution aerosol having droplet diameters of less than 1 Ám and an expansion chamber connected thereto.
Patent GB-2342894-A (GB)
Title: Water craft with a pair of independently moveable keels
Inventor: WHITE DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B63B41/00
Filed: 1998-08-29
Abstract: A water craft has a pair of moveable keels 3 mounted on a frame 7, shaped to fit the craft's hull, wherein said keels are independently moveable around, and perpendicular to, a longitudinal axis of said hull. The keels are moved by hydraulic arms encased in a water tight compartment in the hull, running on shoes 5 which are fitted into channels 2 on the frame. The keels are fixed to the shoes with bolts 4.