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Patent GB-2251981-A (GB)
Title: Antenna for frequency agile transmitter
Inventor: O'SHAUGHNESSY MICHAEL J
IPC: H01Q9/36
Filed: 1991-07-03
Abstract: To achieve a broad frequency bandwidth, especially for use with a frequency agile radio transmitter, an antenna may comprise a riser element 1 with a planar top loading element, 2, typically a capacitive disc, attached to the top of the riser element. However, the performance of such antennae, is limited by the necessary presence of inductive couplers between elements. Herein, a riser element 1 is coupled to a top loading element 2 which comprises folded portions e.g. a spiral and includes 1 or more electrical switchable bridging elements extending between different regions of the top loading elements. The bridging element provides direct electrical connections between the different regions so enabling the resonant frequency of the antenna to be switched more rapidly and efficiently. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247242-A (GB)
Title: Amylose granule and its preparation
Inventor: SHIBUYA TAKASHI
IPC: C08B30/20
Filed: 1991-07-25
Abstract: Novel amylose granules advantageously used in the fields of food products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics exist in an approximately globular-shape of amylose granule or in a conjugation form consisting of two or more of the amylose granules linked together, and having about 2.10  mu m in diameter or major axis, B type form of starch on powder X-ray diffraction analysis, the number-average molecular weight of about 4,000-7,000 on gel permeation chromatography, and the weight- average molecular weight per the number-average molecular weight of about 1.4-1.7. The granules may be prepared by allowing cyclomaltodextrin glucanotransferase (EC 2.4.1.19) to act on an aqueous solution containing a cyclodextrin or starch. In examples the enzyme is derived from Bacillus stearothermophilas or Bacillus macerans; other sources are mentioned. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252556-A (GB)
Title: Alkoxy-alcohols from olefins
Inventor: GULLIVER DAVID JEFFREY
IPC: C07C43/13
Filed: 1992-01-22
Abstract: Alcoxyalcohols are produced by reacting an olefin with a peroxy compound such as hydrogen peroxide and an alcohol having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the presence as catalyst of a composition comprising an oxide and/or a hydroxide of titanium in chemical combination with the surface of a support comprising an inorganic siliceous solid.
Patent GB-2256849-A (GB)
Title: Materials handling truck.
Inventor: DEE ROGER WILLIAM
IPC: E02F3/28
Filed: 1992-04-10
Abstract: A materials handling truck comprises a frame (2), a bucket (9) rotatably mounted on the frame, a leg (11) rotatably mounted on the frame. and a jack (17) interconnecting the bucket and the leg. Continuous extension of the jack successively lowers the leg into engagement with the ground, raises the frame relative to the ground, and rotates the bucket relative to the frame, to empty the contents of the bucket. Preferably the leg has a scraper blade (14). The blades can be replaced by various other tools such as forks, tow hitch, etc. Preferably the truck is hand steered and power generated. In a further embodiment. Fig 7, not shown, the front frame part (3) is removable and attachable with the arm part pointing rearwardly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264728-A (GB)
Title: Wall cladding method
Inventor: TOJO TADATSUNE
IPC: E04F13/26
Filed: 1992-04-29
Abstract: A building wall cladding method for installing wall panels (10) of a predetermined thickness to a wail body (13) comprises steps of attaching fittings (11) to a surface of the wall body in an upright direction at predetermined intervals, the fittings being long enough to arrange a plurality of the wall panels along each of the fittings, and having through holes (11a) at predetermined intervals in a surface opposite to widthwise hedge surfaces of the wall panels; and inserting nibs (12) into the through holes of the fittings and recesses (10a) formed in the widthwise edge surfaces of the wall panels to hold the wall panels. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261414-A (GB)
Title: Means for securing moving vehicle parts to prevent theft
Inventor: SMALLSHAW RONALD
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 1992-05-05
Abstract: A connecting member 15 is locked between spaced parts of a vehicle, at least one of which parts is required to be movable when the vehicle is driven, for example the steering wheel 14 or the gear lever 18. The chain 15 is locked with a lock 16 for example between any two of studs 12, 13 and 19 to limit movement and prevent the vehicle being driven away by a would-be thief. The securing means is a deterrent to a thief as it can be seen through the vehicle window, and the chain 15 and lock 16 can be stored conveniently in a compartment 17 on the dashboard 11 when not in use. The chain may also be attached to a fixed part of the vehicle 12 which may also be located in the compartment 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256614-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing floor coverings
Inventor: COTTON NIGEL DAVID ROWLAND
IPC: D06N7/00
Filed: 1992-05-21
Abstract: A continuous method of manufacturing floor covering (e.g. carpet or carpet backing) comprises the steps of laying a fluent mass 13 of vulcanisable elastomeric material in sheet form on a continuously moving conveying means 14. A substrate (e.g. carpet 19 or glass fibre scrim, non woven polypropylene or polyester or paper) is applied in sheet form on to the moving fluent mass of elastomeric material; and pressure bonding the substrate and the elastomeric material together (e.g. by a nip 17) to form the floor covering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268216-A (GB)
Title: Waste water conservation system
Inventor: BLYE PERRY JAMES
IPC: E03B1/04
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: A waste water conservation system comprising a waste water inlet (1), a main outlet (3) for directing waste water from the system for subsequent disposal, an auxiliary outlet (5) joined to the main outlet (3) for directing waste water for storage means, and waste water directing means comprising an apertured member (10) which is mounted at the juncture of main and auxiliary waste water outlets (3, 5) for slidable, preferably linear, movement between respective first and second positions thereof, which comprises a blank portion (11) and an apertured portion (12) and which, in its first position, has its blank portion (11) extending across the main outlet (3) to prevent the passage of waste water therethrough and has its apertured portion (12) in register with the auxiliary outlet (5) to permit the passage of waste water therethrough to said storage means and, in its second position, has its blank portion (11) extending across the auxiliary outlet (5) to prevent the passage of waste water therethrough and free of the main outlet (3) to allow the passage of waste water therethrough for subsequent disposal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269602-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent nonwoven fabric
Inventor: AKERS PAUL JOHN
IPC: D21H21/14
Filed: 1992-08-13
Abstract: A wet-laid nonwoven fabric comprises a blend of 1 to 50% by weight of fibres of a water-swellable water-insoluble superabsorbent polymer and 99 to 50% by weight of less absorbent fibres having an absorbency of less than 10 g/g measured by retention to centrifuging of a 0.9% by weight saline solution. The less absorbed fibre may be cellulosic, woodpulp, poylypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, polyamide, acrylic, polyurethane, polyvinyl alcohol or mineral fibres such as glass. The superabsorbent material may be a crosslinked copolymer of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic monomer and another ethylenically unsaturated monomer.
Patent GB-2267903-A (GB)
Title: Multistorey vehicle parking.
Inventor: IKENOUCHI TERUMASA
IPC: E04H6/18
Filed: 1992-08-25
Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a motor vehicle (30) in a multistory park comprises a carriage (1) carrying main carriage (2) which moves under and carries the motor vehicle, and first second small carriages (3) (4), on each of which are mounted two pairs of swing arms (5, 6) which pivot horizontally from the longitudinal direction of the carriages to a transverse direction to engage and raise the front and rear wheels (31, 32) and thereby raise the motor vehicle. Each arm is provided with tyre-engaging rollers (8). In use a vehicle is driven into the carriage (1) at the park entrance, its wheel base is detected by sensors (19, 20) and at least the carriage (4) is moved longitudually and the arms are twisted to lift the vehicle. The carriage (1) transports the vehicle to a parking space when the carriage (2) transfers the vehicle into the space and the arms disengage the wheels to lower the vehicle. The carriages (2, 3, 4) withdraw to the transport aisle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259698-A (GB)
Title: A granular fertilizer encapsuled with a decomposable coating
Inventor: OKUDA SHIGEO
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 1992-09-14
Abstract: A novel granular fertilizer encapsuled with a decomposable coating, the coating comprising a vinyl resin containing at least one type of metal complex. The dissolving period of the fertilizer of the present invention does not change drastically in any cultures, and after the components of the fertilizer dissolves, the coating degrades and decomposes under natural environmental conditions.
Patent GB-2266818-A (GB)
Title: Device to render a remote controller for a VCR usable to select viewed channels on TV
Inventor: HASHIMOTO KAZUO
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1993-04-21
Abstract: A video cassette recorder (VCR) automatically controlled by the "G Code" ("Plus Code") and a television set for monitoring purposes each have their own tuner. A user is able to monitor on the TV set a program designated by the "G Code even though the VCR does not operate because no videotape has been loaded into the VCR. On the other hand, when a videotape is loaded into the VCR, the user is also able to monitor on the TV set the program, which is being recorded on the VCR, without manually operating the TV set, or monitor on the TV set a program on a channel different from that of the VCR by changing the channel of the tuner for the TV set. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266448-A (GB)
Title: Tray assembly
Inventor: BROWNLIE LESLIE
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 1993-04-29
Abstract: A tray assembly suitable for use on a high chair or other support structure, for example, includes a tray (56) preferably mounted on a plate (12) of which is pivotally mounted a detent plate (24) which can be tilted, against the action of torsion spring (28), between a position in which notches (26) engage an attachment loop (36) and a release position disengaged therefrom. The position of the tray can be adjusted by engagement of different pairs of notches. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267670-A (GB)
Title: Wrench
Inventor: NOLAN JAMES GERALD
IPC: B25B13/04
Filed: 1993-05-04
Abstract: A wrench usable to fasten or unfasten bolts or fastening devices used in scaffolding has an elongate shank 10 with a head 13 at one end formed with an opening 14 for engaging on the heads of the bolts and at the opposite end a curved tapered nose 11 for engaging in the eye of an eye bolt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271984-A (GB)
Title: Point of sale display
Inventor: CROMWELL YVETTE SONIA
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 1993-10-29
Abstract: A container 10 for make-up such as lipstick, lip colour or concealing makeup comprises a base 11 which defines a series of recesses 12 which are preferably all of the same dimensions. These recesses are designed to receive small receptacles or goudets. The goudets will contain the appropriate make-up. A structure 14 in the shape of an extinct volcano is disposed centrally of the recesses and its crater provides a mixing surface 15 and a surrounding retaining wall 16. Openings 17 may be provided in the wall 16 so that make-up can be pushed from the goudet on to the mixing surface 15 without needing to be scooped out. Make-up of differing shades and colours, from those goudets can be mixed on the mixing surface 15 in order to achieve the desired shade or colour. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272392-A (GB)
Title: Device for correcting lateral bends of IC leads
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI TAKAAKI
IPC: B21D3/10
Filed: 1993-11-05
Abstract: A device for correcting the lateral bending of IC leads including a mold having comb-shaped pawls 103 which are inserted into respective gaps between IC leads, 101 wherein each of the comb-shaped pawls of the mold includes a contact member 103b which is contacted with only the end portion of each IC lead, the end portions of the IC leads being pushed and spread out in a lateral direction by the contact members of the pawls when the pawls of the mold are inserted into the gaps. Each of the contact members is designed in a wedge shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273646-A (GB)
Title: Garment for at least the lower body.
Inventor: KUMAI JUNKO
IPC: A41C1/00
Filed: 1993-12-15
Abstract: The garment 1, e.g. a girdle, panty, body suit, leotard or swim suit, comprises a front panel 2 joined to a tapering back panel 10 by side panels 4 formed of a stretchable fabric having a relatively high tension. The hem portion 5 of each side panel is formed from a stretchable fabric having a tension graduation which is highest at the lower edge 5a and decreases towards the upper part 5b of the hem portion. The seam joining each side panel to the back panel is arranged to lie away from the most prominent part of the buttocks when worn. Various designs of the back panel are disclosed (Figs. 2 to 6). Preferably, the fabric of the back panel is stretchable only in the lateral direction or is not easily stretched. The garment is extremely comfortable, shapes the body line, is able to follow the motion of the body without the hem riding up, it fits tightly to the body without cutting into the flesh at the hem, maintains a beautiful bodyline from the hips and buttocks to the thighs, maintains a natural roundness of the hips and buttocks and has the advantage that the seams and/or hem are not reflected to the outer garments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277446-A (GB)
Title: Quinazolinones useful as endothelin antagonists
Inventor: DHANOA DALJIT S
IPC: A61K31/505
Filed: 1994-03-17
Abstract: Quinazolinones with structural formula I   <IMAGE> have endothelin antagonist activity and are useful in treating e.g. cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, postischemic renal failure, vasospasm, cerebral and cardiac ischemia, myocardial infarction, inflammatory diseases, Raynaud's disease, and endotoxic shock, and asthma.
Patent GB-2293072-A (GB)
Title: A method of examining an inaccessible surface
Inventor: CONSTANTINIS DANIEL ALEXANDER
IPC: G01N21/954
Filed: 1994-08-26
Abstract: A method of examining the condition of the bottom wall surface in VLCC tanks in which bell-mouth shaped lower ends (12) of oil outlet pipes (11) are disposed closely adjacent the bottom wall (10) of the vessel, and comprising a camera (14) mounted on an articulated arm system (15) so that it may be introduced through the narrow gap beneath the bell mouth pipe end and raised to an elevated position. The camera (14), preferably video, is remotely connected to a monitor whereby the tank wall beneath the bell mouth may be inspected preferably with the aid of illumination from an array of lights (17) disposed around the camera lens (16). A pair of graduated scales (18) enable accurate location of the inspected site, and an ultrasonic probe (19) may be introduced also through the narrow gap beneath the bell mouth pipe end to provide a measurement of wall thickness. This method and apparatus enable accurate and ready inspection of the wall surface without the need for removal of a lower part of the outlet pipe. The array of lights can produce radiation in the IR range. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282252-A (GB)
Title: Remote controlled access control apparatus
Inventor: FISCHER ROBERT
IPC: E05B85/00
Filed: 1994-09-02
Abstract: A remote-controlled access control apparatus, for e.g. a motor vehicle 4, employs enquiry-response dialogue between a transmitter and receiver unit 1 and a portable transponder 2 to control a locking system. The transmitter and receiver unit, upon actuation of release means 45, is operable via an antenna 46 to transmit an enquiry code signal to the transponder and/or to receive a response code signal from the transponder, in which receipt of an expected response code signal enables an access control signal to be issued to activate the locking system. The transmission and reception of the enquiry and/or response code signals represent a communication link. If there is a variance in the normal operating conditions of the link, for example a battery failure, a signal parameter of the link is altered, for example the mode or sequence of communication, range, frequency, signal retransmission, transmission field strength, length of transmission, baud rate, sensitivity of reception or coding of one or both signals, in order that operation of the apparatus can be maintained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282478-A (GB)
Title: A radioisotope production target
Inventor: WIENCEK THOMAS C
IPC: H05H6/00
Filed: 1994-09-12
Abstract: A radioisotope production target and a method for fabricating a radioisotope production target is provided, wherein the target comprises an inner cylinder 112, a foil 122 of fissionable material circumferentially contacting the outer surface of the inner cylinder, and an outer hollow cylinder 126 adapted to receive the substantially foil-covered inner cylinder and compress tightly against the foil to provide good mechanical contact therewith. The foil may be of low enrichment uranium for producing 99 Mo by neutron irradiation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284504-A (GB)
Title: Method of making an integrated high power limiter and amplifier
Inventor: CALVIELLO JOSEPH A
IPC: H03G11/02
Filed: 1991-10-23
Abstract: One or more semiconductor layers 80 are epitaxially grown on a semi-insulating substrate 12. Schottky and ohmic contacts are formed by depositing metallic areas 80-92 at the same time as laying down conductive lines and thereafter selectively etching the insulating and metallic layers. The Schottky diodes are formed in anti-parallel configuration between a conductor line connecting input and output ends and a ground reference (Fig 5 not shown). The diodes form a limiter protection for a low-noise amplifier connected to the conductor output end and also integrated onto the substrate. The arrangement allows the integration of the limiter and amplifier using a GaAs monolithic structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295987-A (GB)
Title: A bevel table saw adjusting mechanism
Inventor: SBERVEGLIERI UMBERTO
IPC: G05G1/08
Filed: 1994-12-12
Abstract: A locking device 100, 200 comprising a shaft 42 which, when rotated, achieves a first function, a clamp 104, 204 mounted on the shaft 42 which, when activated, achieves a second function and a knob 102, 202 slidably mounted on the shaft 42 which, in a first position, engages the shaft 42 to enable a user to rotate the shaft 42 and, in a second position, engages the clamp 104, 204 to enable the user to release the clamp. Such a locking device is used with a bevel table saw wherein the depth of cut of a saw blade 64 is adjusted by rotation of the shaft 42 and the angle of cut of the saw blade 64 is determined by movement and subsequent clamping of the rod 42 in arcuate directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300110-A (GB)
Title: Ear shield
Inventor: HORSWELL DANNY PHILIP
IPC: A42B3/16
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: The shield 3 covers the front of the ear 1 allowing air to pass smoothly over the surface and past the ear where turbulence can develop. The shield may be attached to a cycle helmet 2 or it may be an integral part of the helmet. The shield is shaped so sounds from behind the cyclist can be reflected into the ear, improving the ability to hear behind.
Patent GB-2288887-A (GB)
Title: Microwave oven
Inventor: OHTA NOBUAKI
IPC: H05B6/68
Filed: 1993-02-12
Abstract: The control panel 35 of a microwave oven includes a dial 43 that is rotated to select the cooking menu 37 to be followed or the cooking time for which the oven is to be operated and the dial is depressed to initiate the cooking operation. In an alternative embodiment the dial comprises an annular member that is rotated to select the menu or cooking time disposed around the start key. The dial is rotated in one direction to select a required group of menus 37a, 37b, 37c and then rotated in the opposite direction to select a menu from within the selected group. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305127-A (GB)
Title: A sports club
Inventor: WRIGHT TIMOTHY ANDREW
IPC: A63B53/08
Filed: 1995-09-13
Abstract: A head for a club or bat, typically a golf club, comprises a shell with a striking face and defines an interior closed cavity of a size sufficient to extend over substantially the whole of the striking face. A non-rigid weight is located within the cavity and is capable of free movement in all directions therein. The weight, when concentrated in a mass has a total cross-sectional area comparable to the surface area of a ball or other projectile intended to make contact with the striking face of the club or bat when struck in normal sporting use of the head. In sporting use of the head as part of, for example, a golf club the weight will move to different locations within the cavity as the club is swung to distribute the mass of the head to counter torquing effects of the club. However, centrifugal force coupled with the inertia of the weight will tend to concentrate the weight at a location substantially behind that area of the striking face which is being swung such that it will strike the golf ball. The increased impact force from the weight will lead to a greater force being transmitted to the ball. By suitable choice of materials, the head will indicate which portion of the club face struck a ball and will permit the interior of the cavity being viewed. A suitable combination comprises a sheet of magnetic material in combination with a weight of finely divided magnetisable material.
Patent GB-2293717-A (GB)
Title: 3D Stereo
Inventor: TAYLOR MARTIN JAMES
IPC: H04S3/00
Filed: 1995-09-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement of loudspeakers, each reproducing a respective one of the ten available channels, to achieve a three-dimensional effect (see fig. 1). The invention also relates to a method of multiplexing the ten channels onto a recording medium (see figs. 4 and 5).
Patent GB-2292591-A (GB)
Title: Clutch control system
Inventor: SHEPHERD PAUL VINCENT
IPC: F16H59/46
Filed: 1995-02-10
Abstract: A clutch control system for the automatic control of a motor vehicle clutch (14) which connects an engine (10) with a gearbox (12) under the control of a driver-operated gear ratio selector lever (24). The control system including an electronic control unit (36) which controls initial clutch take-up on starting of the vehicle, clutch re-engagement following each ratio change, disengagement on movement of the gear selector lever to change the operative ratio of the gearbox, and clutch disengagement on the coming to rest of the vehicle. The level of clutch engagement is controlled in response to an engine speed error signal (E) derived from a comparison of current engine speed (Ve) and a reference speed signal (Vr) generated by the control unit, the error signal being compared with a current clutch position signal (Vc) to produce a clutch actuation signal (Vce). The reference signal for initial clutch take-up is derived from one of the following references on a highest-wins basis: a reference signal proportional to the current throttle position (Va'), a reference signal proportional to the current engine idle speed (Vir), or a floating reference signal (Vfr) equal to a recorded engine speed plus an offset. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306829-A (GB)
Title: Digital video decoding apparatus
Inventor: FARMER STEVEN PAUL
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 1995-10-20
Abstract: Digital video signals are often coded such that at least some of the frames of video data are coded in dependence on data contained in other frames eg. MPEG coded. An apparatus for decoding such a digital video signal receives the coded video signal and decodes the frames of data from which other frames in the video signal are derived. These frames are then stored eg. in DRAM 20, and can be output as desired. Furthermore, data compression means can be used prior to storage of the frames in conjunction with a corresponding decompression means at the output of the store.