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Patent GB-2275405-A (GB)
Title: Mounting radiant electrical heating element
Inventor: MCWILLIAMS JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: H05B3/74
Filed: 1993-09-24
Abstract: A radiant electrical heating element comprises an elongate electrically conductive strip (1) adapted for edgewise mounting on a base (3) of thermal and electrical insulation material, the strip including a a plurality of mounting tabs (2) extending in a direction away from the continuous portion at spaced-apart locations, for securement to or in the base. Provided in each tab is at least one aperture such as a hole (5C) or slot (5B) or slit (5A), whereby thermal conduction into the tabs (2) from the continuous portion is reduced or minimised and also variation in electric current density along the continuous portion of the strip (1) is reduced or minimised when the strip is electrically connected for operation in a radiant electric heater. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282988-A (GB)
Title: Device to aid the fitting of mortice locks
Inventor: GOODSON JAMES
IPC: B27F5/02
Filed: 1993-10-19
Abstract: A device has a body 1 which provides a guide for a drill used in the drilling of a mortice. The device is fixed to a surface, by means of screws or clamp, in the correct position aligned with visual reference marks on the device. A template suited to the mortice required is held in the body. The template allows a drill to pass through a number of times to create a series of holes in the surface.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in friction stay hinges
Inventor: SPINKS BARRY GEORGE
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 1993-12-10
Abstract: A friction stay hinge comprises a track member (1), a slide (3) movable along the track member, a strut (5) pivotally connected by a block (6) to the track member in spaced relation to the slide, a link (16) pivotally connected to the slide (3) and a bar member (10) pivotally connected to the link (16) and to the strut (5) for movement between a closed position in which the bar member is disposed above the track member and an open position in which the bar member is disposed at an angle to the track member. The bar member is provided with a shaped end (11) which is engageable, in the closed position, with a correspondingly shaped end cap (21) of the track member. The end cap is provided with a security bar (22) which, in the closed position of the bar member, is engageable over the end (11) of the bar member to prevent lateral movement of the bar member away from the track member in order to prevent forcible entry of a window or the like to which the friction stay hinge is secured. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274958-A (GB)
Title: Video camera microphone circuits
Inventor: PARK WON-BOK
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 1994-02-08
Abstract: The microphone circuit uses an analog circuit for audio signal processing in an audio section of the camcorder. A compound microphone 30 converts the sound generated by a subject into electrical signals to be amplified, and an analog sound catcher 40 receives a wide/tele signal 10 which changes according to the location of a zoom lens aiming to catch an image of the subject, and changes and outputs the electrical audio signals input from the microphone 30. The analog sound catcher 40 comprises circuits 42, 44 and 46, each of which utilizes the dynamic resistance of a respective transistor TRL, TRC and TRL to vary the level of the microphone outputs. A sound mixer 50 receives the outputs of the analog sound catcher 40 and performs push-pull amplification and outputs the result, thereby to enable smooth sound processing and a reduction of the number of parts needed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276429-A (GB)
Title: Joints for spaceframes
Inventor: SIT KIM TECK
IPC: E04B1/19
Filed: 1994-03-18
Abstract: A chord (2) is connected to the node (not shown) of a spaceframe by means of a joint assembly comprising a bolt (8) having a screwthread (30) for screwing into the node, the bolt (8) being held by its head captive but rotatable on the end of the chord (2) by a conical bush (6) screwed onto a threaded projection (10) on the chord (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287985-A (GB)
Title: Multi-cylinder two-stroke engine charge intake system
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F02M35/108
Filed: 1994-03-19
Abstract: Each valve-controlled cylinder head intake port is connected to at least one intake duct 22 connected to a plenum 24 common to such intake ducts of other engine cylinders and to at least one intake duct 32 connected to a plenum 34 common to such intake ducts of the other cylinders. A compressor 40 pressurises at least the plenums 34 whereby, during periods when the intake valves 14 are closed, charge is stored in the ducts 22 and the plenums 24 after entering the ports through the ducts 32 and displacing gases present in the ports. Fuel is supplied by injectors 60 or carburation to the ducts 22 or plenums 24 and, by control of intake and exhaust throttle valves 46, 48 and a direct compressor connection with a proportioning valve to the plenums 24, stratification of charge in the cylinders and the extent of scavenging may be controlled. The intake ports provide swirl to concentrate mixture from the ducts 22 around the spark plug 16. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278421-A (GB)
Title: Rotary selector valve
Inventor: JESSOP ADRIAN
IPC: F16K11/085
Filed: 1994-05-18
Abstract: A selector valve includes an annular body having a sealing surface (22) having a plurality of inlet ports (24). The sealing head (25) carries a seal member (29) which is urged by a spring (30) against the surface (22). The seal member (29) has a sealing face comprising a central band (31) and lateral areas (32) and (33) above and below the band (31). The lateral areas (32) and (33) are reduced in size compared to the area of the band (31) so as to wear at the same rate as the band. To this end the member may have flats as shown or may be oval with the major axis in the direction of travel. A static tube may extend within the limb (28) of the sealing head (25). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292690-A (GB)
Title: Training aids for ball games
Inventor: VAN ASSELT JAN ABRAHAM
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1994-08-30
Abstract: A training aid 1 for ball games which comprises a striking wall 2 surfaced with one or more layers of a resilient material and includes means 3 for supporting the striking wall with its resilient surface generally normal to the ground or inclined thereto. The position or setting of the support means is adjustable to vary selectively the angle of inclination of the resilient surface of the striking wall. Thus, the striking wall can selectively be positioned generally normal to the ground, at an acute angle to the ground, or at an obtuse angle to the ground. The striking wall may be ribbed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293938-A (GB)
Title: Two dimensional spatial interpolator for digital video format converter
Inventor: SHYU RONG-FUH
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 1994-10-04
Abstract: The video interpolation device includes a vertical interpolation unit 221 for interpolating and filtering decompressed digital video data 21 in a vertical direction and a horizontal interpolation unit 222 for interpolating and filtering the vertically interpolated video data in a horizontal direction. Each interpolation unit comprises a Y, U and V interpolator and a colour space converter 223 is provided to convert the two dimensional interpolated video data from YUV to RGB. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284896-A (GB)
Title: Projection MRI using FIDs
Inventor: NAUERTH ARNO
IPC: G01R33/54
Filed: 1994-12-15
Abstract: In an MRI scanning method, FID signals are used instead of echoes so that refocussing periods are not required. The FID 6 evolves in a gradient 3 after the RF excitation pulse 5. The portion of the FID which lies before the instrument recovery time tw is observed by repeating the sequence with a reduced gradient so that the FID evolves more slowly. A greater part of the FID then occurs after the instrument recovery time tw. K-space sampling points may lie on circles or squares, and the sampling pattern may be different near the origin (figure 5). Images may be generated by projection-reconstruction or FT methods, in which case a regular data array is created from the projection data by a mapping or interpolation method. 3-D scanning is discussed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290923-A (GB)
Title: Circuit board to facilitate connection of a computer to a mobile phone system
Inventor: MALIK GHAZALA SHAHEEN JAMIL
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1995-02-24
Abstract: An electronic circuit board forms an interface between a mobile phone system and a computer system. The circuit board may be incorporated on a mother board or formed as a dedicated add-on board, with an interface 9 for the computer and an antenna interface 1. The board may be programmable to operate in analog mode, digital mode or in different modes for different phone system numbers. The data that may be transmitted or received may include voice, text, images, pictures or combinations of these and others. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290557-A (GB)
Title: Jacquard bar for warp knitting machines
Inventor: MISTA KRESIMIR
IPC: D04B27/24
Filed: 1995-06-02
Abstract: A Jacquard bar for warp knitting machines has at least one row of guides (104), which can be moved to and fro between two stops (106). A longitudinally-extending rib (110) extends from the stops (106) to cover the intermediate spaces between them. A thread-redirecting edge (111) for the warp threads is provided either on the rib (110) itself or on a cover plate (130) held in position on the rib and stops, e.g. by engaging recesses (132). The bar and cover plate may be made in adjoining segments with a thread-redirecting edge in the region of the join. The guides (104) may be moved by piezoelectric elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292321-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: MURPHY DOUGLAS
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 1995-08-07
Abstract: An exercise apparatus 10 for use in water comprises a frame 12 arranged to be secured to a poolside. An actuation arrangement is provided and may be moved through the water by an operator. Movement of the actuation arrangement 24, 25 is resisted by one or more of a variety of features, such as providing buoyant members or torsional resistance arrangements. Alternatively the apparatus may be a press-up stand. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292763-A (GB)
Title: Slope reinforcing structure
Inventor: APPLETON SAMUEL A
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: A slope reinforcing structure is formed from an intermeshing assembly of generally flat rigid steel mesh panel elements G1, G2 and G3 which are inserted through apertures in folded sheets of geogrid reinforcing material, T1, T2 and T3. These sheets of geogrid reinforcing material are embedded between successive soil layers 1, 2, 3 and the structure is constructed with the aid of a temporary slope former 4 which defines the required slope angle  theta  which is typically 50 DEG  to 90 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297202-A (GB)
Title: Watertight connector casing
Inventor: COURTAIGNE BETRAND
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 1996-01-11
Abstract: A connector casing is disclosed that is made watertight by the addition of a seal. It is made up of a first casing element (1) mating with a second casing element (2). The first casing element is designed with a hook (3) which retains a stop (4) integral with the casing element (2) which is equipped with a lip seal (5) of asymmetrical section and prevented from rotating by an indexing lug (6). The front of the casing element (1) has a change of level (6) which partially embeds the lip seal. The mating action involves an insertion movement followed by a limited withdrawal. The lip of the seal is of sufficient length that the lip remains deformed after the limited withdrawal, thus maintaining a watertight seal.
Patent GB-2298350-A (GB)
Title: Beverages containing gelatinised starch
Inventor: MILLS PETER T J
IPC: A23L2/60
Filed: 1996-03-01
Abstract: This invention relates to drink compositions or drink concentrate compositions having no or low added sugar. The sweetness is provided by an intense sweetener, reducing or eliminating the amount of added sugar needed. No or low sugar drink compositions often lack 'non sweetness' characteristics such as body, texture and viscosity and appear weak and watery. The present invention uses gelatinised starch together with an intense sweetener. The gelatinised starch compensates for the thickening, non sweetness property of the missing added sugar giving the drink body and a thicker mouthfeel as well as a pleasant after taste. The drink may additionally contain acidulants, buffers, preservatives, colourants and fruit comminutes.
Patent GB-2301495-A (GB)
Title: Power supply for electrical welding apparatus
Inventor: KIRK KEVIN
IPC: B23K9/09
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: The power supply has a transformer T, with a secondary winding connected to welding electrodes 14 and a primary winding connected in series with a transistor power switch 10 (such as an IGBT) across a DC supply 12, and a control circuit 16 which applies a train of pulses to the control electrode of the transistor 10. The pulse train may have a repetition frequency in the range 1 KHz to 100 KHz. The pulse repetition frequency and width may be independently controlled by manual means. Alternatively or additionally, pulse frequency and/or width may be controlled by a feed back circuit responsive to the welding activity, eg. responsive to the light output from the weld, the electrical resistance across the welding electrodes, or the transformer primary current. The DC supply 12 may be provided by a 12 volt battery or by a rectified mains AC source. The apparatus may be in the form of a hand-held welding tool.
Patent GB-2311958-A (GB)
Title: Stuffing Baller
Inventor: KRAMER GARY DAVID
IPC: A23P1/10
Filed: 1996-04-11
Abstract: The stuffing baller comprises a pair of hemispherical cups 1, each having an air hole for venting of air when in use, the cups being mounted in a scissor action pivot 2 connecting to handles 4 biassed apart by spring 5. The design of the spring 5 controls the tension when opening and closing the stuffing baller.
Patent GB-2300671-A (GB)
Title: A drive for unlocking and moving a vehicle part
Inventor: SCHRADER JURGEN
IPC: E05F15/04
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: To upwardly pivot a frame 8, about hinges 9, to allow folding vehicle top 4 to be stowed, hydraulic jack 14 is actuated so that slot 18 at the foot of jack cylinder 17 slides down over fixed pivot 19 until the top of the slot abuts the pivot. This initial movement causes the slotted cylinder foot to pull on cable 22 to unlock frame lock 10. Further jack extension pivots the unlocked frame upwards, the slot top pivoting on pivot 19. There is one jack 14 behind each wheel housing 11. To achieve stable end positions for pivot 19 in the slot, opposed leaf springs 23 are arranged at the slot sides. Frame 8 carries boot lid 2 which may be pivoted about hinges 5. Pivot 19 may be provided on the foot of the jack to slide in a stationary slot.
Patent GB-2312950-A (GB)
Title: Differential pressure switch
Inventor: CARR DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: F23M11/00
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: A pressure switch comprises a chamber 24 divided into two compartments by a spring biased diaphragm 28 so that the diaphragm deflects in response to a change in the pressure differential between the two compartments. A pin assembly 40, 41, 46 extends from the centre of the diaphragm and passes through a rolling seal 38 in the wall of the chamber. Outside the chamber a part 46 of the pin assembly extends between the light emitter 43 and light detector 44 of a photo-detector switch, so that the switch is operated in response to a predetermined movement of the diaphragm. The pressure switch may be used to turn off the gas supply to a gas fired appliance such as a boiler if there is insufficient air flow to the appliance.
Patent GB-2302686-A (GB)
Title: Non-magnetic substrate material for use in flying-type magnetic head
Inventor: NITTA HIDEO
IPC: G11B5/60
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A non-magnetic substrate material comprising Fe 2 O 3 as a major component and 0.1-5 weight %, based on the total amount of the material, of at least one of Nd 2 O 3 and Gd 2 O 3 . By adding Nd 2 O 3 and/or Gd 2 O 3 , the maximum size of the grains in the material is regulated to 5 m or less. This improves the CSS characteristics of a flying-type magnetic head made thereof and makes the flying height low and constant.
Patent GB-2316932-A (GB)
Title: Container Handling Trailer
Inventor: BRYANT STUART
IPC: B60P1/02
Filed: 1996-09-10
Abstract: A 'hitch-and-lift' trailer for transporting load-carrying modules, which can be releasably secured to an open-ended chassis 1. For transportation the module lies within the open chassis and is raised or lowered at both front and rear simultaneously using hydraulically operated pivoting arms 2 and 3 on the chassis which locate in fixed brackets 4 and 5 on the module. A hydraulically activated safety arm 9 is provided with the added security of a mechanical locking device 10. Preferably a manually actuated pump 8 powers the hydraulics.
Patent GB-2309044-A (GB)
Title: A security closure for a window
Inventor: BROADBENT SIMON CHARLES
IPC: E06B9/01
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: A security closure especially for securing a window opening of an empty property, comprises a framework which is formed from sheet material integral with a perforated panel member 100 and defines four channel sections 102-105 secured at the corners. The channel section to at least two appropriate sides, as viewed in cross-section, comprises an outer edge 106 extending rearwards at 90{ from the plane of the closure panel 100, a return flange 107 turned inwardly at 90{ to the outer edge, and said inner mounting flange 108 turned back towards the closure panel at generally 90{. The inner mounting flange 108 has a inturned flange 109, also at 90{. At least two opposed mounting flanges 108 are provided with apertures 110 to receive selectively positionable elongate members 8 for use in securing the closure in place. Conveniently, all four framework sections include apertures to receive the elongate members. The security closure may further comprise one or more intermediate support bars (200, figure 12) selectively positionable for spanning oppositely disposed frame elements and located against inturned flanges 109 (figure 14).
Patent GB-2324247-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive article dispenser
Inventor: PRATT WILLIAM FRANKLIN
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: An adhesive article dispensing system comprises a plurality of planar adhesive articles overlying each other to form an aligned stack. Each article comprises a backing layer 11 carrying an adhesive layer 19 and wherein a releasable protective liner 12 covers the surface of the adhesive layer. The individual articles of the stack are secured to the overlying article by a releasable bond 20 formed between aligned edge portions 13. The article may be detached from the edge portion, for example by separating the two parts at line of weakness formed there between. The adhesive articles may be medical dressings.
Patent GB-2308978-A (GB)
Title: A pesticidal device
Inventor: RUDD NORMAN
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 1996-09-12
Abstract: A method of prevention of accidental triggering of alarms by insects in which method a pesticidal device incorporating a slow release insecticide is placed inside the alarm, so that vapours emitted by the insecticidal device kill insects in the proximity thereof. The device is formed from an impregnated disc of cardboard.
Patent GB-2325010-A (GB)
Title: Reversible ceiling tile
Inventor: GORDON DONALD GEORGE
IPC: E04F13/00
Filed: 1997-05-07
Abstract: A ceiling tile having different patterned finishes on each of its two opposing surfaces thus enabling the user to choose between the two patterns or have a mixture of both by inverting some of the tiles. The tiles are manufactured from various materials and may be used in conjunction with standard exposed grid suspension systems. Manufacturing costs are reduced, stockists need not carry as much stock and the user has a greater choice.
Patent GB-2325508-A (GB)
Title: Helical winding
Inventor: MURPHY MAURICE WILLIAM
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: A helical winding, having a central non-helical section, is flared at one end. This prevents the winding damaging an optical cable which it surrounds, and provides a means by which a tool can prize the winding away from the cable. The apparatus disclosed in WO 96/14176 can be programmed to produce the flared end.
Patent GB-2313987-A (GB)
Title: Serial data communication
Inventor: HAN CHOON DEOK
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: An apparatus and method for serial data communication are described capable of performing an inter integrated circuit (I   C) serial data communication utilizing a general microcomputer having no built-in hardware for the I   C serial communication. In the apparatus, a start condition for a start of serial data transmission or reception is detected by a start condition detecting section 20 utilizing an input serial clock signal SCL and serial data SPA of the I   C communication type. A stop condition for a stop of the serial data transmission or reception is detected by a stop condition detecting section 40 utilizing the serial clock and serial data. A microcomputer 10 generates and releases an interrupt for the serial data transmission or reception in accordance with start and stop signals 5T, 5P provided from the start and stop condition detecting sections 20, 40 respectively, and then performs transmission or reception of the serial clock signal and serial data when the interrupt is generated.
Patent GB-2317948-A (GB)
Title: Heat reclaim luminaires
Inventor: BENNETT PAUL
IPC: F21V29/02
Filed: 1997-06-18
Abstract: The invention is based upon the idea of separating and re-using the heat produced as a by-product of lighting. Heat reclaim luminaires consist of five essential components; heat reclaim unit(1), light source generator(2), fibre optic light distributing leads(3), light output units(4), and heat reclaim ducts(5). Air or water may be used as a cooling medium and the reclaimed heat can be used for air conditioning, water heating or any other purpose.
Patent GB-2318115-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight aggregate from fly ash and coal tailings
Inventor: GRIEVSON ALLEN
IPC: C04B18/02
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: A lightweight aggregate material is formed by sintering a pelletised mixture which includes coal tailings and fly ash. Applications of the material include use in the building and construction industry and in agriculture and horticulture.
Patent GB-2316828-A (GB)
Title: Compensating quantization errors of a decoded video signal by using an adaptive filter
Inventor: KIM JONG-II
IPC: H04N19/50
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: The image quality of a decoded video signal is improved by using an adaptive filter 150. Specifically, a transmitted encoded video signal is converted to a set of discrete cosine transform coefficients corresponding to current frame data through the use of variable length decoding 130 and inverse quantization 140 techniques. High frequency components of the set of discrete cosine transform are adaptively filtered 150 based on a spatial activity of current frame data determined by utilizing previous frame data decoded prior to deriving the current frame data. Then, a set of filtered discrete cosine transform coefficients is transformed 160 into a set of inverse discrete cosine transform data. The set of inverse discrete cosine transform data and the previous frame data are used to produce a current frame data through the use of motion compensation 170-190. The current frame data serves as new previous frame data and the decoded video signal at the same time.