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Patent GB-2249564-A (GB)
Title: Cavity wall lintel
Inventor: HARVEY DAVID LAURENCE
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 1990-11-09
Abstract: A metallic cavity-wall lintel has two generally horizontal portions 10 and 11 adapted to support the outer and inner skins respectively of a cavity wall, above an opening in the wall bridged by the lintel. An inverted U-shaped or V-shaped interconnecting portion 13 joins together the two portions 10 and 11, there being a foamed plastics material in-fill 19 in the space defined by the interconnecting portion. The infill 19 is finished generally in the plane of the portions 10 and 11 and the lower surface of the plastics material is adapted e.g. formed to serve as a plaster-key for finishing an opening in a wall bridged by the lintel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2246486-A (GB)
Title: Programmable gain instrumentation amplifier
Inventor: ATWELL ROBERT N
IPC: H03G3/00
Filed: 1991-07-16
Abstract: A programmable gain amplifier 56 (shown here coupled to identical amplifier 57 in differential mode) has gain selection transistors 28(A, B) controlled by signals on gain selection conductors 42(A, B) to select gain resistors 25(A, B). The output transistor 43 is controlled by amplifier 46A whose input is, in turn, controlled by the effect of the selected gain resistor on transistor 21A or Band current source 23. Fig 4 shows a similar circuit with same bipolar transistors being replaced by FETs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249016-A (GB)
Title: Aminal stall.
Inventor: MOTTRAM TOBY TREVOR FURY
IPC: A01J5/017
Filed: 1991-10-18
Abstract: An animal stall in which an animal is presented for milking with the udder and teats moved forward from the position when the animal stands normally to a position improving access for milking including a forward floor part (HF) fixable higher than a rear, entry, floor part (LF) whereby the animal adopts a posture other than that of the animal on a level floor.
Patent GB-2256395-A (GB)
Title: Noise attenuation panel
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT SAMUAL
IPC: F02C7/045
Filed: 1992-05-27
Abstract: Noise attenuation panel (10) comprises a component having a front face for exposure to sound to be attenuated and is made of or includes or comprises a reinforced frontal region which includes the front face and which is made of a porous permeable composite material formed from a thermoplastic matrix material reinforced with one or more non-thermoplastic reinforcing materials. The frontal region is preferably produced by powder sintering the composite material. The reinforcing materials may be in the form of discrete particles and comprise a powder, microspheres or microballoons or in the form of fibres which may be discontinuous or continuous filament fibres. The reinforced frontal region may be formed as a facing component part with the panel including a base component part having an array of cells. Alternatively, the component has an open-celled structure which includes the frontal region.
Patent GB-2258041-A (GB)
Title: Dimensional measurement system
Inventor: SMITH IAN
IPC: G01B11/04
Filed: 1992-07-17
Abstract: A plane of light (BFG) is directed from a source (2) towards a surface (5) over which an object (8) is moving such that a line of illumination (7) is formed at the surface (5). The line of illumination (7) extends transversely to the direction of movement of the object (8) such that apparent variation in the configuration of the line of illumination (7) as the object (8) intersects the plane of light (BFG), enables a value for at least one dimension of the object (8) to be obtained. Typically the plane of light is produced by a laser source, and photoresponsive detectors (3) used to produce an electrical output signal dependent on the apparent variation of the configuration of the line of illumination. The detectors (3) may be in the form of a CCD array. One or more planes of light may be used for speed measurement as well as dimensions. The system may be arranged to operate from a single housing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269550-A (GB)
Title: Skirting boards
Inventor: ROBERTS PAUL GEOFFREY
IPC: B44C1/10
Filed: 1992-08-10
Abstract: A method of decorating skirting boards 1 wherein a strip (2) of flexible coloured - generally white - material is adhered (3, 4) to the skirting board, the strip having a predetermined cross-section at least approximately matching that of the skirting board to be decorated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276166-A (GB)
Title: Benzimidazoles as angiotensin II antagonists
Inventor: OKU TERUO
IPC: C07D403/14
Filed: 1993-03-18
Abstract: Imidazole derivatives of the formula:   <IMAGE>  [wherein R<1> is C<1> to C<6> alkyl,  R<2> is optionally esterified carboxy,  R<3> is a group of the formula:   <IMAGE>  (in which R<4> is hydrogen or imino-protective group, and  R<5>, R<6> and R<7> are each C1 to C6 alkyl), and  A is C1 to C6 alkylene] and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof show angiotensin II antagonism and are useful for the treatment or prevention of diseases such as hypertension and heart failure in human beings and animals. Processes for preparing these compounds are also described, together with pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
Patent GB-2277788-A (GB)
Title: Bearing screw and nut assembly
Inventor: CHEN HSI-KUAN
IPC: F16H25/24
Filed: 1993-05-06
Abstract: A bearing screw comprises a screw member 30 extending through a nut member 32 which is axially movable with respect to the screw member. The screw member 30 has an external thread and the nut member 32 is provided with a pair of bearings 31 disposed in the interior thereof the inner ring 312 of each bearing has annular grooves 313 to engage the external thread of the screw member and the inner diameter of the inner rings of the bearings is larger than the outer diameter of the screw member so as to have the bearings eccentric to the screw member in opposite directions and partially engagable with the external thread of the screw member to transform the rotational motion of the screw member about the center axis thereof into the linear motion of the nut member along the center axis of the screw member. The bearings 31 may be double-row ball bearings or double-row roller bearings (Fig. 4 not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279220-A (GB)
Title: Intruducing waste material into the soil.
Inventor: TARRAN CHRIS J
IPC: A01B49/06
Filed: 1993-06-15
Abstract: A cultivation apparatus (10) moveable over soil (12) to be cultivated comprises tilth-producing means (14) and deposition means (16). The tilth-producing means comprises soil-working means (20) which is adapted to fracture the soil (12) and direct the fractured soil upwardly and rearwardly of the direction in which the apparatus is moved. The deposition means is arranged to deposit matter (100) downstream of the soil-working means on soil (90) exposed in the wake of the soil-working means such that the matter is covered by the upwardly and rearwardly directed soil when that soil falls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282890-A (GB)
Title: Hot water indicator
Inventor: DIKE JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G01K3/06
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: A hot water indicator has a meter M which indicates the amount of hot water present in a domestic or commercial hot water tank in terms of percentage of tank contents. The indicator can be set by the user to indicate 100% hot water by adjusting trimming resistor R1 at a time when the water has been fully heated. The indicator functions by measuring the amount of current flowing through temperature sensing thermistors T1, T2 and T3 which are situated at three points down the surface of the hot water tank. The indicator is housed in a small plastic box, is powered by a nine volt battery, and can be situated at any convenient point local or remote to the tank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283551-A (GB)
Title: Preventing loosening of wheelnuts
Inventor: SMITH ROGER MILES
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 1993-11-02
Abstract: A locking device for filling to adjacent pairs of wheelnuts on a motor vehicle in order to prevent them from loosening over time, comprises a generally Z-shaped length of steel strip having loops formed at its opposite ends, the loops being formed with spaced-apart transverse grooves 20 on their inwardly-facing surfaces. The locking device 20 exerts a compressive force between the pair of wheelnuts 14 to which it is applied. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273303-A (GB)
Title: Handling written or printed matter for treatment
Inventor: BRAEUTIGAM ROBERT O
IPC: D21H25/18
Filed: 1993-12-22
Abstract: A method of handling written or printed matter such as books for treatment with liquid in a deacidification process comprises for example the steps of loosely packing the matter into a carton 10 at a loading site, applying pressure to the matter to compact it together, for example using inflatable bladder 42; transporting the carton 10 to a treatment facility, relaxing the pressure on the matter, treating the matter; re-applying pressure to the matter to compact it together; returning the carton 10 to the loading site; relaxing the pressure on the matter and removing it from the carton. The matter may remain sealed within the carton for security purposes whilst the carton is away from the loading site. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278508-A (GB)
Title: Branch joint box with an electrical connector
Inventor: OKA TATSUYA
IPC: H02G3/16
Filed: 1994-05-04
Abstract: A branch joint box 10 is provided with a male connector 11 and a lock cover 13 to lock a female connector 12 connected to a wiring harness to the male connector 11. Temporary retention members 11a, 13b temporarily retain the lock cover 13 to the box 10 at a closed position prior to mating of the connectors. On fitting the female connector 12 into the male connector 11, a part 12d of the female connector cams against a cover part 13d so as to open the lock cover 13. On reclosing the cover, retention members 11b, 13c cooperate with a projection on the female connector 12 to lock the connectors together and the closed lock cover 13 to the branch joint box 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279847-A (GB)
Title: Control method and apparatus in ATM
Inventor: HAMADA TAKEO
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 1993-09-02
Abstract: The upper and lower limits of the probability distribution of the number of arrivals at an arbitrary arrival rate, and the upper and lower limits of the distribution of the arrival rate in the case of a single kind of call are stored in advance. The distribution of the arrival rate and the number of arrivals are determined with reference to those limits stored (step 104). The upper and lower limits of the cell length distribution determined in the case of the arrival rate and the number of arrivals, and the evaluation values of the QOS parameters on the safe side are found (step 106). Whether or not the call can be received is judged in accordance with the QOS parameters thus obtained. By this method, it is also possible to specify a function describing the upper limit of the probability distribution of the cell flow rate on the output line side. Abnormality of the cell flow rate can be detected by the use of the threshold value which is calculated using this function. By a similar method, it is possible to evaluate the cell length distribution when UPCs exist on the output line side. From the results of this evaluation, the correct value to be declared to the UPC is obtained when inter-network connection is made through the UPC. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293405-A (GB)
Title: Peg-less suspension system.
Inventor: MULVANEY PAUL
IPC: D06F53/02
Filed: 1994-08-18
Abstract: There is described a suspension system (e.g. a washing line) comprising two longitudinal strands disposed in side by side relationship and secured together at predetermined fixed intervals along their lengths to define one or more pinch slots whereby, when the strands are tensioned, the or each pinch slot is capable of receiving and retaining a portion of an item (e.g. of laundry) to be suspended. There is also described a method of suspending an item comprising the steps of providing a suspension system comprising two longitudinal strands disposed in side by side relationship and secured together at fixed predetermined intervals along their length to define one or more pinch slots. Opposite ends of the strands are supported between one or more fixed points and the strands tensioned. A portion of an item to be suspended is then inserted in at least one of the pinch slots so that the item is gripped by that portion of each of the strands which define the pinch slot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281001-A (GB)
Title: Digital video effects system
Inventor: WOODHAM DAVID J
IPC: H04N5/272
Filed: 1992-04-13
Abstract: The digital video effects generator includes: a pre-transform keyer (38) for allowing two video signal transformations to be keyed (eg spatial and non spatial) simultaneously and a means for selectively transforming portions of input video signals so as to selectively key non-spatially transformed video signals into selected regions of the video image. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283794-A (GB)
Title: Method of terminating an automatic braking process for motor vehicles
Inventor: STEINER MANFRED
IPC: B60W30/00
Filed: 1994-11-01
Abstract: In a method for terminating an automatic braking process, initiated by brake pedal actuation speed (VPed) exceeding a threshold value (VPeds), in a motor vehicle, breaking-off criteria are provided for the automatic braking process, which are independent of the actuation force of the brake pedal. The breaking-off criterion comprise variables relating to the dynamics of vehicle movement (e.g. speed vFA or deceleration aF) the activation time (t) of the automatic braking process, or the activation time as a function of variables relating to dynamics of vehicle movement. This permits the automatic braking process to be terminated as a function of the behaviour of the vehicle. In addition, it is proposed to determine the gradient of the braking pressure as a function of the activation time and/or as a function of the switch-off criteria when the automatic braking process is terminated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285869-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring properties of a fluid mixture
Inventor: ENNIS JANE ELIZABETH
IPC: G01N22/00
Filed: 1995-01-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and apparatus for measuring in particular the density and/or electrical conductivity. In the method, a microwave transmission structure 12 is inserted into the mixture 26 and microwave radiation is transmitted from a source 20 into the mixture through the transmission structure. Corresponding characteristics of the radiation which is transmitted from the source and which is reflected back along the transmission structure by the mixture are detected 36, 38 and compared, and values for the density and/or electrical conductivity of the mixture are derived from the comparison. The relevant characteristics are typically intensity, magnitude and phase. An advantage of the method is that a microwave cavity is not required, enabling the method to be used in on-line density and/or electrical conductivity measurements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286016-A (GB)
Title: IC engine control system
Inventor: KUWABARA MASARU
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: When stable combustion is achieved in a multi-cylinder ic engine, the engine operates in a warm-up mode such that the injection pulse finishing time TlNJEND is determined at S201 in accordance with the detected engine temperature so that injection is delayed by an amount which increases as the engine temperature decreases. The appropriate start time TINJST is then set S205 to give the required pulse length.   Thus the injection timing is advanced as the engine warms up so as to avoid wall wetting when the engine is cold. Also disclosed is an engine starting mode whereby to improve the ignition properties in the starting mode, the required pulse length is split in two with the half pulses being applied simultaneously to the injectors of the intake and exhaust stroke cylinders. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289392-A (GB)
Title: Staggered frequency hopping cellular radio system
Inventor: DENT PAUL W
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 1994-10-25
Abstract: A communication system having a frequency hopping scheme which provides increased interferer diversity without increased system delay is disclosed. The fluency hopping scheme includes providing a staggered offset period (0 - 9) between hops of neighboring or adjacent base stations so as to create additional interference situations (diversity). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303680-A (GB)
Title: Liner pipe
Inventor: HEADFORD ALAN
IPC: F16L58/10
Filed: 1995-07-27
Abstract: The liner pipe 1 is secured against axial displacement along the bore of a surrounding outer pipe member 2, by inserting the pipe 1 such that an end portion 4 protrudes beyond the end of the outer pipe member 2, positioning expanding means 21, 22 into the end portion 4, actuating the expanding means 21, 22 to expand the end portion 4, inserting a reinforcing hoop 31 into a circumferential groove 5 extending around its radially inner surface and removing or radially contracting the expanding means 21, 22 such that the reinforcing hoop 31 is held securely in the circumferential groove 5; the reinforcing hoop 31 being of such dimensions that it anchors the expanded end portion of the liner pipe 1 against axial displacement into and along the bore of the outer pipe member 2. The expanding means 21, 22 may be a turnbuckle hoop in a groove of the pipe 1 or a pneumatic or hydraulic pipe expanding head. The pipe end portion 4 may be heated for the expansion.
Patent GB-2293019-A (GB)
Title: Photosensitive printing plate
Inventor: AONO KOISHIRO
IPC: B41N1/08
Filed: 1995-08-22
Abstract: A photosensitive lithographic printing plate comprises an aluminum support having a hydrophilic surface having thereon a photosensitive layer, wherein two sides facing with each other or four sides of the aluminum support are downwardly curved and the curved lateral side of the photosensitive layer face is subjected to desensitizing treatment. The printing plate produced from the photosensitive lithographic printing plate of the present invention does not suffer from any generation of scum on the printed paper corresponding to the edge part of the printing plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306999-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine fuel supply system with an accumulator and pressure control means
Inventor: BUCKLEY PAUL
IPC: F02M41/16
Filed: 1995-11-09
Abstract: A fuel system, for example as shown in the accompanying drawing, comprises a pump 10 arranged to charge an accumulator 30, a delivery valve 34 arranged to control fuel delivery from the accumulator 30, and pressure control means 46 arranged to reduce the pressure of the initial supply of fuel from the accumulator 30 to reduce noise and improve efficiency. The pressure control means 46 conveniently takes the form of a spring biased piston 50.
Patent GB-2296408-A (GB)
Title: Signal quality detection in a digital communication system; muting control
Inventor: LOBEL GARY STEVEN
IPC: H04M1/72505
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: Deterioration in the quality of a received digital signal causes short bits to be detected which have a bit duration significantly shorter than the nominal bit length. In a signal quality detector 200, eg. in a CT2 or DECT cordless phone handset, a bit transition detector 204, period timer 208, minimum bit period reference 210 and a comparator 212 provide an output signal when the period between successive bit transitions is less than the reference period. A short bit counter 214, maximum short bit count reference 220 and a comparator 218 determine if the number of short bits received within a predetermined period exceeds the maximum count reference or threshold. If the count threshold is exceeded, an audio muting signal is produced either immediately the threshold is exceeded or at the end of the predetermined counting period. If the count threshold is not exceeded, an unmute signal is produced at the end of the counting period. Hysteresis may be introduced by setting the mute and unmute count thresholds to different values. The minimum bit period reference 210 may be adjusted to take into account the response time of a demodulator. The sensitivity of the quality detector 200 is dependent on the values set by the minimum bit period reference 210 and the count reference 220. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304077-A (GB)
Title: Security device comprising reflective particles
Inventor: FARRALL ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1995-12-15
Abstract: A security device comprises reflective particles in the form of flakes or granules 50 randomly distributed in three dimensions throughout the substrate 10 or in a coating 53. The particles reflect light at different angles and directions thereby creating a unique reflected light signature for detection by a reading device. The flakes may be of metal. The device may be a credit card or identity card, tag or label.
Patent GB-2299261-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable support system eg for shelving
Inventor: OTEMA MARTIN
IPC: A47B96/00
Filed: 1996-03-27
Abstract: The invention provides an adjustable standard system for a shelving or display unit having support means comprising supporting hardware attached to a sliding body engaged about a mounting rail. The rail comprises an enlarged front edge or bead 24 which extends through a channel in the sliding body 30 such that the sliding body can slide freely but cannot become detached from the rail. In a preferred embodiment the rail has a tongue 22 provided with openings 28 into which a latch projecting from the support means can be selectively engaged. The rail can be provided with hooks configured to mount on a conventional slotted standard, or with any other securing means which allows the rail to be mounted on a supporting surface. Moreover, the sliding body can be engaged to and adjusted on the mounting rail without tilting the supporting hardware eg bracket, which requires less clearance above supporting structures.
Patent GB-2300907-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for drying fluorescent material
Inventor: JOO WON-GEUN
IPC: C09K11/08
Filed: 1996-05-03
Abstract: The device includes a drying chamber (31) having a space for containing a particulate fluorescent material, a driver (11) for rotating the chamber 31, a heater (32) for heating the chamber 31, a vacuum unit (40) for discharging moist air from the chamber 31 a supplier (1) for supplying dry air to the chamber 31, an exhausting unit (50) for discharging the fluorescent material dried in the chamber 31, and a controller for controlling the respective devices and the driver. The drying method includes the steps of placing a cleaned fluorescent material into the drier (31), heating the drier while rotating the drier, supply dry air to the drier and evacuating moist air from the drier by means of the vacuum unit 40 and transferring the fluorescent material from the drier by suction, again by means of the vacuum unit 40, to a storage tank. With the device and method, drying a wet fluorescent material without hardening it obviates the need for a grinding process and reduces a drying time and manual processes.
Patent GB-2304160-A (GB)
Title: Friction clutch
Inventor: KIMMIG KARL-LUDWIG
IPC: F16D13/75
Filed: 1993-07-07
Abstract: A friction clutch with a pressure plate (3) which is connected to a housing (2) so that it cannot rotate relative to the housing but can move axially relative to the housing by a limited amount. A contact pressure plate spring (4) biases the pressure plate in the direction of a clutch disc (8) which can be clamped between this pressure plate and a counter pressure plate (6). An adjustment device (16) is provided which automatically compensates for wear of the friction linings (7) of the clutch disc and causes a practically uniform force biasing the pressure plate through the contact pressure plate spring. The friction clutch has operating means (46) for engagement and disengagement which are operable by means of an axially displaceable disengagement member (22). Means (36) are provided for restricting the disengagement movement of the operating means. The means for restricting the disengagement movement may take a variety of forms.