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Patent GB-2312523-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal device alignment
Inventor: BRYAN-BROWN GUY PETER
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 1996-01-22
Abstract: A liquid crystal display cell comprises two cell walls spaced apart to enclose a layer of liquid crystal material. The cell walls carry electrode structures, e.g. arranged in rows and columns to give an x,y matrix of addressable elements or pixels. The liquid crystal material is aligned by a grating (grooved) structure on one or both cell walls. This grating structure is a bigrating with one symmetrical grating and an asymmetric grating which may be orthogonal to the symmetric grating. The grooves of the asymmetric grating varying their depth or asymmetry along the lengths to give a locally varying pretilt whose longer range average provides a pretilt in a preferred range, e.g. about 2-24{.
Patent GB-2317964-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the pretilt of a liquid crystal cell
Inventor: YOON KI HYUK
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A method of controlling the pretilt direction of the alignment layer in a liquid crystal cell including applying thermal energy to the alignment layer and exposing the alignment to light to control the pretilt direction of the alignment layer.
Patent GB-2331967-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle rack with rails that spread a load supported by the rack over a large area
Inventor: WOOLLEY DAVID RICHARD
IPC: B60R9/04
Filed: 1997-12-02
Abstract: The rack 16 has a pair of load bearing rails 18 that are mounted along channels (14, Figure 1) defined in a vehicle roof panel. The rails have a planar underside surface 22 which transfers any load supported by the rack to a large area of the roof panel. The rails are linked by a cross bars 24 which are releasable connected to the rails.
Patent GB-2374398-A (GB)
Title: Missile launcher
Inventor: GRIFFIN DENNIS
IPC: F41B11/57
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: A method of launching a missile in a given direction comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>i) storing a missile 2 in a housing 1 <LI>ii) ejecting the missile from the housing while imparting a tumbling motion to the missile, the direction of tumble being selected to decrease the angle between the longitudinal axis of the missile and the given direction <LI>iii) firing the missile and steering it to the given direction. </SL> By such a method a missile launcher is provided which is capable of firing a missile at any azimuth angle of between 0 and 360{, within 0.1 second of receiving a signal to launch. The missile may be launched by a single ejector piston 4 at the base of the missile acting in a direction offset from the longitudinal axis of the missile. The cylinders 5 of the piston is pivotally attached to a plate 7 whose position is adjustable by an orthogonally arranged pair of linear activators 8, 9.
Patent GB-2322667-A (GB)
Title: Detachable furniture hinge.
Inventor: ALBRECHT MARKUS
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: A furniture hinge is connected via an actuating plate 2 to a base plate 1, fastened to the furniture body. Plate 2 is first hooked to plate 1 by means of hooked legs 8 engaging with protrusions 14. Next, movement of the upper plate 2 in direction 21 causes legs 9 to engage with surfaces 17 of noses 16. Finally, spring bracket 6 clips over abutting surface 19 (see Figure 12b) to secure the connection (Figure 12c). Plates 1 and 2 may be released from each other by moving grip 7 upward and releasing spring 6.
Patent GB-2325002-A (GB)
Title: Two-step method of DNA amplification for MALDI-TOF measurement
Inventor: GUT IVO GLYNNE
IPC: C12Q1/686
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: A method for the preparation and selective replication of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from biomaterial using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) for analysis in time-of-flight mass spectrometers (TOF) with matrix-assisted laser desorption and ionization (MALDI) for determining specific genetic features in biomaterial. The invention consists, in a first step, of replicating the selected DNA segments by the PCR method in the usual unmodified fashion, and in a further enzymatic replication process, to replicate the DNA segments using modified substrates (the nucleic acids used for PCR) and specially prepared primers to such DNA analogs as are especially suitable for ionization by MALDI. Preparation of the primers particularly consists of introducing a charged group, which improves the ionization, and modification of the substrates is used to neutralize the negative charge on the phosphoric acid group of the DNA backbone. It is especially practical to immobilize the DNA on a surface for the final enzymatic reduplication process, for example on a prepared MALDI layer located on magnetic beads. In the final reduplication process, extremely little reagent is used, thus it is also possible in terms of low cost to use isotope-enriched material here in order to increase the mass resolving power.
Patent GB-2321859-A (GB)
Title: Reversed phase chromatographic process
Inventor: COLLINS ELIZABETH
IPC: B01D15/08
Filed: 1996-12-02
Abstract: A process for the reversed phase chromatographic decalorisation, separation and purification of water-soluble nonionic contrast media compounds from solutions containing nonionic compound impurities is described. A solution containing the contrast media compound and impurities is passed through a chromatographic column the column is eluted to produce primary eluate, and a solvent is passed through the column. The solvent is removed from the mixture thus formed leaving an aqueous solution which concentrated and nonionic constrast media compound is recovered from the aqueous solution.
Patent GB-2330036-A (GB)
Title: Distributed protocol converter
Inventor: CROUCH RICHARD W
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1998-07-11
Abstract: A system for isolating portions of a computer program in a telecommunication system that receives messages from a variety of hardware or software platforms. A generic protocol converter (50) receives the message and selects a set of tables (52, 54, 56, 58) based upon the platform of the source or destination of the message. A table within the table set is selected based on the direction of the message. Within each table is a listing of subroutines that are associated with a particular message. The protocol converter calls the appropriate subroutine within a main application program (70) to handle the message. Because the tables are grouped by protocol types, a change to the application program involving one protocol type does not require recompiling or retesting of application programs or subroutines associated with other protocols.
Patent GB-2332720-A (GB)
Title: Brake-by-wire system for a motor vehicle
Inventor: ZITTLAU DIRK
IPC: B60T13/74
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: The brake-by-wire system has a pedal unit (6, Fig. 1) with force and displacement sensors 15, 16, 17, a central control unit 10, electrically actuated brake actuators (4), and transmission channels 12, 13 communicating with the actuators. The control unit 10 contains three arithmetic units 18, 19, 20, in which a braking request is calculated from the sensed signals, compared with each other and the value of at least two coincident requests is emitted as a brake control signal. In two of the arithmetic units 18, 19, the brake control signal may be modified for ABS or an additional brake control signal may be generated for traction control, stability, or panic braking, and the modified or additional signal may result from further sensor signals representing wheel speeds and, if appropriate, steering angle, transverse acceleration, and yaw rate. The three arithmetic units provide redundancy so as to prevent failure of the system.
Patent GB-2342347-A (GB)
Title: Closure for refill container
Inventor: ALLENDE-FERNANDEZ JUAN GONZALO
IPC: B65D47/36
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: A closure 1 has means for connecting a refill container 4 to an outlet 16 of a container to be refilled 7, and an openable sealing means, such as a frangible portion 11, which is opened on engagement with the outlet of the container to be refilled. The closure may be internally screw-threaded and the frangible portion may be defined by a line of weakness. The refill container may contain a liquid detergent.
Patent GB-2330936-A (GB)
Title: Gaming or amusement with prizes machines
Inventor: DAVIES ADRIAN FRANCIS
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1998-11-02
Abstract: A reel assembly for gaming or amusement-with-prizes machines has two symbol bearing endless bands 1,2 one within the other, the outer one having a transparency that allows symbols to be superimposed on the win line. The bands may be on rigid reels they may be flexible or one may be on a rigid reel while the other is flexible. The bands may be driven independently, or there may be a common drive, but not one that moves the bands in unison.
Patent GB-2343924-A (GB)
Title: Parking lock for an agricultural implement.
Inventor: NAAKTGEBOREN ADRIANUS
IPC: A01F15/08
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: The lock on a towed baler comprises a ring 32, having radial projections 33, attached to wheel hub 30 and a lock pin 35, slidably passing through apertures in end and support plates 36, 38 on beam 20, which is biased towards the ring by spring 42. The lock pin is disengaged by lifting and latching (Fig. 3) handle 52 which rotates lever 48 about pivot 50 to apply tension to resilient member 46 which applies a withdraw force to the lock pin through pull rod 44 and transverse bolt 40. The lock pin is withdrawn immediately if there is no wheel rotation load on the lock pin or as soon as load on the lock pin is relieved by rocking the baler using a tractor. The operator need not return to the lock once the load has been relieved.
Patent GB-2333486-A (GB)
Title: A rope cutting device
Inventor: GOBSILL JOHN
IPC: B26B25/00
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: A rope cutting device 10 has a frame 12 housing a circular cutting blade 18 mounted on an axial shaft 20 extending to each side of the blade 18 through aligned opposite slots 22 in casing sides 14,16. A handle 42 acts on the shaft 20 through a ratchet mechanism 43 so that the cutting blade 18 is driven in one direction of rotation only. In use, a guard 32 is pulled downwards to be inserted between the extensions 20 into the guide slot 28, whilst the cutting blade 18 is at its uppermost position held by a spring 24. The guard 32 is then released and the blade 18 is moved downwardly by means of a second handle into the guide 28 to engage the rope. Whilst downward pressure is maintained on the blade, handle 42 is pulled backwards and forwards to rotate blade 18 to cut through the rope.
Patent GB-2347861-A (GB)
Title: Biocompatible endoprostheses
Inventor: LUTHRA AJAY KUMAR
IPC: A61F2/07
Filed: 1999-03-13
Abstract: A highly biocompatible vascular endoprosthesis designed to reduce the tendency to restenosis after treatment for vascular disease. The vascular endoprosthesis preferably comprises an array of cylindrical elements (4) arranged internally or externally and secured to a continuous tubular element (7). This composite device is described as an arrayed stent graft. The cylindrical elements are made of wire wound in zig-zag form and may be constructed of metal or other suitable material. The tubular element may be either knitted or woven textile, a thin walled polymer tube, a thin walled elastomeric tube or a composite of two or more of these or other compounds. All external surfaces of the stent graft are composed of biocompatible material consisting of a polymer having both non-thrombogenic and anti-thrombogenic properties on the same polymer backbone or, if required, only non-thrombogenic or only anti-thrombogenic properties as described in WO97/41164. In addition to use in the vascular system the device has applications in other body canals and vessels including biliary stenting and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunting (TIPSS).
Patent GB-2348614-A (GB)
Title: A rotary mixer
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID
IPC: B01F29/63
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: The mixer includes mixing blades A,B having angled deflectors E which move material over plates C,D and along the rotary axis either in an outward direction (Fig 1) or an inward direction (Fig 2). The plates C,D and deflectors E can be manufactured from flat sheets (Fig 3). The mixer may be used for mixing free flowing granular material in a horizontal mixer drum.
Patent GB-2337078-A (GB)
Title: Emergency exit warning arrangement
Inventor: COOPER JOHN
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: An emergency exit warning arrangement comprises an emergency exit release device having combined therewith an electrically operable warning device which can be operated when it is required to draw attention to the location of the release device. For example, as shown, a row of light emitting diodes D and a light sensor 12 can be provided on the release bar. Alternatively other means for producing visible or audible warning can be provided either integral with the release device or in a portable component secured thereto.
Patent GB-2337651-A (GB)
Title: A plug-in amplifier arrangement with a non-contact device for picking off a signal from a power conductor
Inventor: FENG HSIU-MEI
IPC: H04N7/10
Filed: 1999-05-12
Abstract: A plug-in amplifier module has a coil 25 wrapped round a power pin conductor to pick off a signal on the supply line which is then amplified. The signal may be TV and alternative input 28 may be connected to an aerial.
Patent GB-2351227-A (GB)
Title: Wrist wallet
Inventor: LESLEY-LLOYD KAREN
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: In a wrist wallet portions of the wallet define a continuous closed loop around a channel opening 29 which receives the user's wrist. The wallet has pockets and closeable compartments and an elasticated fabric is attached to the wallet's back panel 5 at its side edges and centre fold line to create two channel openings 29,30. Elasticised extensions (8, Fig 1) at each side of the channel opening 30 produce a pouch effect backing for a foldover flap 2. Upon closure of this flap the extensions 8 hug the wrist to conceal the wallet. Hook and loop fastenings 9,10 positioned at each edge of the wallet combine to hold the flap 2 in a closed condition.
Patent GB-2354091-A (GB)
Title: Zero result prediction.
Inventor: STEER DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: Determining in advance whether the sum of two binary numbers is going to be zero. Especially useful if the sum is to be used as the denominator in a subsequent division operation. The sum of two numbers will be zero if one of the numbers is the 2's complement of the other. So the method produces the 2's complement of one number and compares it bit-by-bit with the other. If they are equal, the sum of the original numbers would be zero. Depending on the state of a carry bit (eg if it indicates that there is a carry), the 1's complement is used for the comparison instead of the 2's complement.
Patent GB-2342172-A (GB)
Title: Automated hydraulic test workstation
Inventor: GELLERSON WALTER G
IPC: F15B19/00
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: An automated work station for testing hydraulic equipment (13) comprises a test cabinet (10) having hydraulic input and output ports (16a), input keyboard (11) and test data display means (12). Circuitry within the cabinet controls the display of hydraulic parameters to be tested, the circuitry having inputs to be electrically connected to plug-in characteristic control circuits (25) corresponding to selected hydraulic equipment to be tested.
Patent GB-2341933-A (GB)
Title: Position detector constructed from conductive fabric
Inventor: SANDBACH DAVID LEE
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: A position detector comprises at least two planes 1621,1622 of electrically conductive fabric, at least one of the planes having an electrical characteristic eg resistance which differs significantly in value from that of the first plane. A mechanical interaction on the surface brings opposed planes together and results in an electrical output. One of the planes is used as a detector whilst voltages are applied sequentially in different directions to a co-operating plane. Current flow between planes increases significantly with an increase in the area of mechanical interaction, thereby improving the definition of the detector. A second electrical characteristic may be used to identify additional properties of a mechanical interaction eg applied force, area of contact or orientation of an object . The fabric can be woven (Fig.4), non-woven eg felt or knitted and can combine conductive and insulative fibres. Electrical signals can be derived independently by Time Division Multiplexing TMD (Fig. 3) via a micro-controller (201,Fig.2) operated circuit (121, Fig.2).
Patent GB-2344470-A (GB)
Title: reduced crosstalk modular jack socket
Inventor: METTLER ADRIANUS HENRICUS MARI
IPC: H01R13/6461
Filed: 1999-10-07
Abstract: A modular jack socket (10) for high speed signal transmission has an insulative housing (12) and a plurality of terminals (44)which may be stitched or overmoulded to a base wall (16) of the housing. The terminals (14) have PCB connection portions (36) arranged in two separated rows, the terminals being positioned in a single row substantially only at their contact portions (38).The PCB connection portions (36) are closer to the mating face of the socket than the contact points of the contact portions (38). The contact portions of the terminals are bent rearwardly from the PCB connection portions (36) towards a housing rear face (22) such that the overall length of the contacts is reduced. The short contact length and separation into two rows reduces crosstalk while enabling provision of a simple, compact and cost-effective connector. Apertures (50) in the housing (fig.10 not shown) may allow access to tools for bending the contacts.
Patent GB-2342991-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear criticality alarm equipment
Inventor: NODA EIJI
IPC: G21C21/02
Filed: 1999-10-20
Abstract: Criticality alarm equipment, eg for a nuclear fuel manufacturing or reprocessing plant, includes three prompt criticality detectors (1a, b, c) each generating a trip signal when a prompt critical phenomenon caused by nuclear excursions is detected; three delayed criticality detectors (8a, b, c) each generating a trip signal when a delayed critical phenomenon in which nuclear reaction increases gradually is detected; a prompt criticality judging unit (9a, b, c) receiving the trip signals from the prompt criticality detectors and judging a prompt critical phenomenon according to 2 out of 3 logic; a delayed criticality judging unit (10a, b, c) receiving the trip signals from the delayed criticality detectors and judging a delayed critical phenomenon according to 2 out of 3 logic; and an alarm generator (3) for processing the prompt and the delayed critical phenomenon judged by the respective criticality judging units and for generating an alarm based on the processing result.
Patent HU-T64754-A (HU)
Title: Process for the production of (-)-[14-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methylo-6-oxo-3-pyridin-azinyl)-phenyl)-hydrazono)-propane-dinitryl and of medical preparatives containing them
Inventor: NORE PENTTI
IPC: A61P9/12
Filed: 1992-01-03
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FI92/00003 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 30, 1993 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 30, 1993 PCT Filed Jan. 3, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO92/12135 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 23, 1992.Optically substantially pure (-) enantiomer of [[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]hydrazono)propanedinitrile or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, intermediates and a process for the preparation are described. The product is useful as a cardiotonic agent, antihypertensive and vasodilator for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
Patent HU-T70010-A (HU)
Title: Vehicle for carrying powdered, granular or ball-like material and method of emptying this vehicle
Inventor: WELLINK THEODORUS ANTONIUS
IPC: B65G65/28
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a vehicle (9) for transporting material (7). The invention has for its object to unload the material more quickly and/or, in the case of granular or pellet-like material (7), with less damage to the granules or pellets respectively. The invention provides a method for unloading a vehicle (9) loaded with powder form, granular and/or pellet-like material (7), which vehicle (9) has a series of discharge funnels (8) which are connected via closing members (19) to receivers (65) disposed thereunder and received in a common discharge pipe (1), wherein an air flow (62) is guided through the discharge pipe (1) and material (7) is added via at least one opened closing member (19) to this air flow (62) at a receiver (65) placed thereunder, characterized in that close to at least one receiver (65) the air flow possibly containing material is oriented toward the lower (A) portion of the passage of the receiver outlet (67). The relevant vehicle (9) is adapted for performing this method. <IMAGE>
Patent HU-T68306-A (HU)
Title: A plasma torch for chemical processes
Inventor: LYNUM STEINAR
IPC: B26F3/00
Filed: 1992-12-11
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/NO92/00195 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 29, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 29, 1994 PCT Filed Dec. 11, 1992 PCT Pub. No. WO93/12633 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 24, 1993.A plasma torch is designed for energy supply for example for chemical processes. The plasma torch comprises at least three solid tubular electrodes (1, 2 and 3) located coaxially inside one another. The electrodes (1, 2, 3) can be moved axially in relation to one another. They are preferably electrically insulated (5, 6, 7) from one another and have connections for electrical power (8, 9, 10). When three electrodes are used, the middle electrode (2) is used as an auxiliary electrode or ignition electrode. It is then coupled with one of the other electrodes (1). The distance to third electrode (3) is adapted to the working voltage in such a way that a jump spark is obtained when the working voltage is connected. During operation the auxiliary electrode (2) is withdrawn from the plasma zone thus preventing it from continuously forming the foot point of the arc.
Patent HU-T68065-A (HU)
Title: Biological control of post-harvest diseases
Inventor: LEIFERT CARLO
IPC: A01N63/22
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/00604 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 1, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 1, 1994 PCT Filed Mar. 24, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/18654 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 30, 1993Isolates of bacteria of species Pseudomonas fluorescens, Serratia liquefaciens, Serratia plymuthica, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus pumilis and Bacillus polymyxa are effective in cabbages in inhibiting the growth of organisms of the post-harvest disease causing fungi Botrytis cinerea and Alternaria brassicicola.
Patent HU-T75072-A (HU)
Inventor: PALKOVICS LAJOSNE
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 1995-08-15
Abstract: A találmányunk szerinti tárolóeszköz zárófedéllel (ó) és belső
tárolótérrel (3), valamint melegítő térrel (4) van ellátva,
mely melegítő tér (4) két félre oszlik, melyek egyikét
egy roncsolható fólia (3) iíét részre (4a,4b) és a roncsolható
fóliával (9) elkülönített részek egyikében (4a) például
vízmentes kalciumklorid granulátum van, míg a másikában (4b)
ezzel hőtermelés közben reagáló anyag van, például víz, és e
melegítő térrészek egyikét (4b) egy előmelegítő térrész vesz
részben körül, melyben túlhűtött kristályolvadék, például
nátrium-acetát trihidrát van elhelyezve és ezen előmelegítő
térrészhez (5) egy kristályosodást beindító szerkezet (13) van csatlakoztatva és a melegítő térrész (4a) külső falának (l)
kiképzése harmonikaszerű.
A találmány sajátosan új jellemzője, hogy a melegítő tere (4)
egy jó hővezető, belső fallal (10) «ét térrészre van osztva.
Patent HU-T74908-A (HU)
Title: Intraorally soluble compressed molding and process for producing the same
Inventor: FUKUI MUNEO
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 1995-01-27
Abstract: Intrabuccally dissolving compressed moldings comprising a low moldability saccharide having been granulated with a high moldability saccharide. It shows quick disintegration and dissolution in the buccal cavity and have an adequate hardness.
Patent HU-T76879-A (HU)
Title: Method for purifying keratinocyte growth factors
Inventor: HSU ERIC W
IPC: C07K1/18
Filed: 1995-10-12
Abstract: The present invention concerns the purification of keratinocyte growth factors.