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Patent GB-2282258-A (GB)
Title: Metal halide lamp
Inventor: KIM DONG-HA
IPC: H01J61/30
Filed: 1994-04-20
Abstract: A metal halide lamp includes a sealed luminous tube 1 containing rare gases and metal halide, a pair of electrodes 2a, 2b, an outer tube (4) which encloses the luminous tube, and a pair of socket connectors (5, 5) electrically connected with the electrodes. The cross-section of the luminous tube has an uneven pattern being pleated along the outer and inner surfaces of the luminous tube (1). The pleats may extend longitudinally or circumferentially, or even diagonally. The pressure in the luminous tube (1) is stabilized thereby to prevent bending of the arc. Accordingly, the life of the luminous tube (1) is prolonged and high vapour density is obtained, substantially improving luminous efficiency and colour rendering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278439-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic planar hydrophone
Inventor: MEYER A DOUGLAS
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 1994-05-23
Abstract: A plurality of elongate mandrels 35 - 41 are arranged in an planar array with their longitudinal axes parallel. A first optical fiber is wound around portions of each mandrel in a first group of the mandrels 35, 37, 39, 41 such that exposing it to a parameter to be sensed causes the length of the first optical fiber to increase and decrease in direct proportion as the parameter increases and decreases. A second optical fiber is wound around a second group of the mandrels 36, 38, 40 for exposure to the parameter. The second optical fiber preferably is arranged such that exposing it to the parameter to be sensed causes the length of the second optical fiber to increase and decrease in inverse proportion as the parameter increases and decreases. The fibres may be wound externally or internally of the mandrels which may be hollow or filled with polyurethane. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290615-A (GB)
Title: System for measuring stiffness of a fractured bone
Inventor: RICHARDSON JAMES BRUCE
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 1994-06-20
Abstract: A set or kit of readily assembled components for measuring bone stiffness, eg of a fractured tibia in the course of healing repair, comprises a stiff bar 20 with an independent pivotally suspended footing element 17 and 18 at each end for pressing against a limb 14 on each side of a fracture, a goniometer 16 having means 19 for movably securing its ends to the respective footing elements, a light weight load cell 13 placed under the foot, and a small computer package 22 adapted to continuously respond to the outputs of the load cell 13 and of the goniometer 16 and to calculate and display and/or store stiffness data. Preferably a level-responsive device, such as an air-bubble sight, is fixed to the bar to enhance the accuracy of measurement by enabling the pivot axis 17' and 18' of each footing suspension to be truly horizontally oriented. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282008-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable microwave power divider
Inventor: BURNS RICHARD W
IPC: H01P5/12
Filed: 1994-08-19
Abstract: An adjustable microwave power divider circuit (50), providing the capability of adjusting the power division ratio after the device has been fabricated. The device includes three 90 degree transmission line networks (60, 70, 80) incorporating open transmission line stubs (66, 76, 86), two networks (70, 80) as power division networks, and the third network (60) as an input impedance matching network. An isolation resistor (90) is connected across the outputs of the power division networks. in operation, an input signal is split between the two power division networks (70, 80) with equal voltage and phase. The power split between the two outputs is adjusted by adjusting the open stub length, thereby varying the characteristic impedance level between the two power division networks. Any signal reflected back into any one of the power divider networks is absorbed by the isolation resistor. The stub length can be trimmed after device fabrication using a laser or abrasion system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283475-A (GB)
Title: Protection device for works of art
Inventor: KENYON JAMES DONALD
IPC: A62C3/00
Filed: 1994-11-03
Abstract: A device for protecting works of art, e.g. paintings, during transit or from damage by debris resulting from an explosion comprises a rigid mesh framework (10) and a gas-permeable, flame resistant, flexible cover (12) over the mesh framework. The rigid framework (10) provides resistance to large pieces of flying debris while the flexible cover (12), in combination with the framework, stops smaller pieces of debris. The open nature of the mesh framework (10) and the permeability of the cover (12) also allows paintings to breathe, and thereby prevents damage which might otherwise occur in this way. During transit, a further mesh framework member and further flexible cover member may protect the rear of the painting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300471-A (GB)
Title: A reflector unit
Inventor: GALLETLY KENNETH
IPC: F21V7/18
Filed: 1995-04-03
Abstract: A luminaire comprising a substantially rigid mounting bracket and a reflection unit at least partially constructed from a resiliently flexible reflective material and resiliently engageable with the mounting bracket whereby when engaged, the unit is supported by the bracket.
Patent GB-2297677-A (GB)
Title: Poultry egg processing method
Inventor: LENIHAN DANIEL JOSEPH
IPC: A01K41/00
Filed: 1995-04-19
Abstract: Poultry eggs are collected from nesting houses (Fig 3) and delivered to a sanitising station (Fig 7) where they are passed through sprays 56 of an anti-bacterial solutions 55. The eggs are mounted on mobile racks and delivered to a fumigating room (Fig 8a, 86). After fumigation, the eggs are held in a setting room (Fig 9) at a controlled temperature and humidity, the eggs being regularly turned within the setting room (see Fig 10). Downstream of the setting room 72 at a checking station (Figs 11 + 12) trays of eggs are back lit to check fertility, infertile eggs being discarded. The fertile eggs are transferred into hatching trays by means of a suction cup matrix 92 and incubated, male and female chicks are separated. Selected chicks are delivered to a vaccinating station (Figs 15-17) for vaccination, and then to delivery trays 112 Fig 20. Apparatus for washing trays is disclosed at Figs 18-19.
Patent GB-2292957-A (GB)
Title: Panel supporting pedestal for modular access floor unit
Inventor: HUANG CHIEN-TEH
IPC: E04B5/14
Filed: 1992-06-08
Abstract: A pedestal is used for mounting a floor panel at a spaced distance above a grid system of structural beams. Each pedestal comprises a tubular member (30) and a shaft (31). The tubular member (30) has an upper portion (301) which supports the floor panel (2) and a lower portion (302) which receives the upper portion of the shaft (31). The shaft (31) has a lower portion (312) with an external screw thread which is fastened to the grid system at an adjustable height by a nut 34 above the grid and a nut 32 below the grid. A rotatable collar (43) is received in the tubular member (30) on top of shaft (31). The collar (43) is threadedly engaged with the tubular member (30) so that axial rotation of the collar (43) results in vertical translation of the collar (43) relative to the tubular member (30) to allow height adjustment of the panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308285-A (GB)
Title: Protective boot
Inventor: BALFRY RICHARD
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 1995-12-21
Abstract: A protective boot 24 intended to be worn around the lower leg region of a horse to reduce the possibility of damage due to side-brushing comprises a sandwich construction made up of a tough external layer 27 glued and stitched around its periphery to an inner layer 28 of acrylic fleece. Between the inner and external layers is a layer of shock-absorbing foam 36 in use protecting an inner region of the horse's leg.
Patent GB-2295591-A (GB)
Title: A pedestrian controlled load carrying vehicle
Inventor: PASK ROGER
IPC: B62D51/00
Filed: 1995-05-01
Abstract: A pedestrian controlled vehicle for load carrying and which has a load carrying frame (110), with two spaced apart wheel (111, 112) arranged on a single axis (113), a power means (114) for driving the wheels and a handle means (120) arranged so that an operator can balance the vehicle about the two wheels when the vehicle load is transferred to the wheels. A control means (134, 135, 136, 137) is mounted on the handle means (120) for operation of the vehicle by the operator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305503-A (GB)
Title: Threat classification using passive infrared detection
Inventor: PEPIN CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01V8/10
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: A threat classification method for distinguishing and ranking threats posed to an aircraft by missiles and which is discreet and reliable, with a very low false alarm rate, uses bispectral analysis of infrared radiation received from a surveillance field (using periodic panoramic scanning) and assesses threats on the basis of the ratio of attenuation of detected sources in two close, narrow spectral bands within the atmospheric transmission band. One of the detection bands preferably lies near the edge of the transmission band. The two-line analysis generates values of attenuation ratio representing in a significant manner the closeness and thus degree of threat of detected targets. Periodic panoramic detection makes it possible to follow the change in threats, and to classify them and generate a suitable counteraction. The surveillance device shown comprises scanning means O, B, M and two linear detection arrays B1, B2 which are each equipped with a cold filter F1, F2 in order to make a periodic measurement of the apparent intensity of a panoramic surveillance field with respect to two close detection lines, one of these lines lying at the edge of the transmission band, and means 11, 12; 21, 22; 30 for processing the array output signals in order to generate the said attenuation ratios and control a countermeasure device 40.
Patent GB-2312417-A (GB)
Title: Clamp force control for a load-handling device
Inventor: NILSSON HANS
IPC: B66F9/18
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: Control for a load handling device (for loads such as rolls or bales of paper) that includes hydraulic means to grip 30 and also lift 42 a load (12, Fig. 1). A sensor 60 measures the lifting force being applied to the load (12, Fig. 1) and control means 50, using data from the sensor 60, ensures that the gripping pressure is always proportional to the detected lifting force via a proportional-controlled pressure reduction valve 36 in the gripping pressure line 32. Additionally, there may be a sensor 54 to measure the gripping force. Either or both sensors 54 and 60 may detect either hydraulic pressure or force. Load tilt means 66 may be controlled to tilt the load handling device proportionally to the detected lifting force so that the load handling device, with or without a load (12, Fig. 1), maintains a constant preset inclination.
Patent GB-2318516-A (GB)
Title: Above-knee lower limb prosthesis
Inventor: WOOLNOUGH VICTOR JAMES
IPC: A61F2/60
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: A single-piece fibre-reinforced plastics shin component for a lower limb prosthesis for a above-knee amputee has a energy storing blade (12) and, integrally formed therewith, a shin cradle in the form of a channel section (11) which has a pair of pivot supports formed as flanges (11L, 11M; 32) extending away from one of the major surfaces (12A) of the blade (12). Each flange has a pair of holes defining transverse pivot axes, one of which is a knee axis and the other of which is a pivot axis for mounting the distal end of a knee movement control unit (14). These holes together define a longitudinal axis which is generally parallel to and to the anterior of the blade (12). The blade merges smoothly into the channel section and, over a distal end portion, is straight and of constant cross-section to allow the blade to be cut to length to suit the amputee.
Patent GB-2320286-A (GB)
Title: An air intake slide throttle for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: KACH RAYMOND ALAN
IPC: F02B31/08
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: An intake system for a multi-cylinder engine comprises a plurality of primary inlet runners 18 throttled by a single slide throttle plate 26, with a plurality of openings 28, positioned in slots traversing the runners 18 and actuating means 32 to slide the throttle plate to a plurality of positions relative to the intake runners 18. Downstream of the throttle plate 26 the primary runners may divide in to a first portion 20 and a second portion to accommodate engines that have two inlet ports per cylinder. The throttle plate 26 may be slid by the actuator 32 so that openings 28 correspond with first and second portions 20, 22 so that the portions may be completely unblocked, partially blocked or completely blocked. A slot (figure 3) may be provided in the plate 26 to allow some air to pass during idling conditions. The above arrangement allows a single throttle to be used to provide flow control and port deactivation.
Patent GB-2332295-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Anti-theft Device
Inventor: WRIGHT COLIN MINSHULL
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 1997-12-15
Abstract: A vehicle registration plate is removable when the vehicle is parked to reveal a security notice positioned behind the plate. The plate is attachable and detachable using hook-and-loop fastenings, magnetic attraction, brackets or spring loaded fixings; a;ternatively, the security message is carried on the reverse of a hinged and lockable registration plate, as shown in the Figure. A representation of the registration number can be included in the security notice, which makes use of retroflective lettering in more than one colour.
Patent GB-2320624-A (GB)
Title: Half fitting prevention connector
Inventor: KUDO TOSHIHARU
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1997-12-18
Abstract: An half-fitting prevention connector 1 includes a pair of female 3 and male 4 connectors to be fitted and connected to each other, an elastic member 21 disposed in a housing of one of said female and male connectors, a repulsion force of said elastic member preventing said female and male connectors from half-fitting to each other, a lock member 15 disposed in said housing so as to be slidable in a direction of mutual fitting of said female and male connectors for locking the other one of said female and male connector in said housing on the basis of function of said elastic member; and a support mechanism 8,11,12 for supporting said lock member so that said lock member is slidable in said housing.
Patent GB-2321512-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-reinforced elastomer hose
Inventor: OHKOSHI HIROSHI
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 1998-01-23
Abstract: The hose has an inner tubular portion of first elastomer; an outer tubular portion 10 which is made of a second elastomer and surrounds the inner tubular portion; and a reinforcing layer 16 interposed between them. At least one of the first and second elastomers is a carboxyl-containing acrylic elastomer prepared by vulcanizing a carboxyl-containing acrylic copolymer. The reinforcing layer 16 is prepared from polyester fibers containing terminal carboxyl groups which are in an amount of up to 20 equivalents per metric ton of the polyester fibers. The hose can be produced with a relatively low cost due to the use of polyester fibers. Furthermore, the hose is superior in metal contact resistance and calcium chloride resistance, in addition to satisfactory heat resistance, oil resistance, pressure resistance, and sealing capability.
Patent GB-2319538-A (GB)
Title: A tissue product
Inventor: WENDT GREG ARTHUR
IPC: D21F11/14
Filed: 1995-04-12
Abstract: Tissue products having one or more plies, such as facial tissue, bath tissue and paper towels, are made having a Wet Compressed Bulk of about 4.5 cc/gm or greater, a Loading Energy Ratio of about 50 percent or greater, and a Wet Springback of about 50 percent or greater. Such products exhibit superior integrity when in use.
Patent GB-2323712-A (GB)
Title: A control system for inductive loads of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ROETTGEN LESLIE A
IPC: H01F7/18
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: A control system 100 for first and second inductive loads 12, 14 operates with three controlled switch devices (102 or 122), 136 and 148. The first controlled switch (102 or 122) is connected between a power source (112 or 128) and the inputs 30, 72 of both the first and second inductive loads 12, 14. The second controlled switch 136 is connected between the output 46 of the first inductive load 12 and ground and the third controlled switch 148 is connected between the output 78 of the second inductive load 14 and ground. The control system 100 may include control, buffer and diagnostic circuitry. The first and second inductive loads 12, 14 may be a fuel injector solenoid and an engine brake solenoid of an internal combustion engine. Control systems with alternative controlled switch arrangements are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2325740-A (GB)
Title: Interferometric measuring device
Inventor: DRABAREK PAWEL
IPC: G01B11/30
Filed: 1998-05-26
Abstract: An interferometric device to measure the shape of a rough surface 7 comprises a laser light source 1 to produce light having different spectral components, a beam splitter ST1 to produce a test and a reference beam 3,4 and combining means ST1 which causes the beams reflected from the object surface and a reflecting element 10 in the path of the reference beam to interfere. A prism 14 splits the combined beams into spectral components and directs them to an array of photodetectors 11.1 to 11.4. The reference beam path includes means 8,9 to allow the optical path length of the reference beam to be cyclically varied. An element eg an acousto optic modulator 8,9 is located in the path of the test and/or reference beams to introduce a frequency shift between the two interfering beams. Separate light sources (1.1,1.2 figure 2) can be employed to produce light of different wavelengths. The aim is to allow the time at which an interference maximum occurs to be adjusted more precisely.
Patent GB-2327594-A (GB)
Title: Waders with sturdy soles
Inventor: MCMILLAN NEIL
IPC: A43B3/02
Filed: 1998-07-23
Abstract: Waterproof waders having attached boots 5 with sturdy soles 6 that are provided with studs and a layer of felt to improve grip. The boots 5 are welded to strips 3 of eg. PVC which are attached to the legs 4 of the waders in a watertight manner. The trousers may be made of a lightweight breathable material.
Patent GB-2341556-A (GB)
Title: Tangram type game
Inventor: TOWSE GRAHAM ROBERT
IPC: A63F9/06
Filed: 1998-09-19
Abstract: Game apparatus comprises four shaped pieces, a set of shapes to be created from the shaped pieces and a key to the successful creation.
Patent GB-2330726-A (GB)
Title: Radiation shielding case for mobile and radio telephones.
Inventor: TIDBALL STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 1998-10-26
Abstract: A mobile or radio telephone includes a body 1 and an aerial 2. A case 3 for the telephone is formed of a laminate material comprising an outer protective layer, a soft inner layer and a central layer 4 of a flexible metal coated mesh or woven fabric. The central layer causes high attenuation of the radiation from at least the areas of the device in close proximity to the user. The case may also incorporate a vertical tongue to form a screen and attenuate radiation from the aerial in the direction of the user.
Patent GB-2329274-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle crash discrimination system
Inventor: WHITE CRAIG W
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: A vehicular crash discrimination system (10) incorporates first (12) and second (14) crash sensors operatively coupled to a logic AND gate (16), which activates a safety restraint system (2). The first crash sensor (12) is mounted in a location which for a preferred sensing characteristic causes susceptibility to activation by crashes which are so directed that the safety restraint system (2) should not otherwise be activated. The second crash sensor (14), having a lower detection threshold than the first crash sensor (12), is mounted at a distinct location and is responsive to crashes for which the safety restraint system (2) is preferably activated, but is not responsive to those crashes which cause false activation of the first crash sensor (12).
Patent GB-2339503-A (GB)
Title: Selecting digital transmissions for recording using an intelligent agent
Inventor: WACHTFOGEL REUVEN
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: Apparatus for digital recording of a television program comprises a processor (45) for determining whether to record the television program, a memory (55) associated with the processor and operative to store the television program in response to a recording determination received from the processor, and a recording quality selector (145) associated with the processor and the memory and operative to select a recording quality parameter determining a quality of storage of the television program in the memory (55).
Patent GB-2351725-A (GB)
Title: Mounting Assembly
Inventor: ALLSOPP ROY WILLIAM
IPC: B66F9/065
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: A mounting assembly includes an arm 16/17, and a working implement mounting device 23 provided at or towards one end of the arm 16/17, the working implement being adapted releasably to mount on the arm 16/17 a first working implement (22, Fig 2), and the invention being characterised in that the working implement mounting device 23, has mounted thereon, a second working implement 35a and 35b. The second working implement 35a and 35b, being mounted such that it is movable relative to the working implement mounting device 23, between a first position in which it may be used when the first working implement (22, Fig 2) is removed from the arm and a second position where it is stowed to allow use of the first working implement (Fig 2,22) when mounted on the arm 16/17. Preferably, the first implement is a bucket and the second, forks. Preferably the mounting device has bars (60, Fig 4) against which the forks rest when the bucket is removed, a top bar carrying the forks pivotably and against which the hooks on the bucket sit and apparatus 49 to hold the bucket in position via pins 50.
Patent GB-2340667-A (GB)
Title: A housing for an electronic component
Inventor: MCGRANE KEVIN
IPC: H01F27/02
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A housing 70 for an electronic component comprises snap-fit features 72 to retain an electronic component in the housing 70 and spring means 76 to bias the component into contact with the snap-fit features 72. The component may include a laminated magnetic core in which the stack of laminations are pressed together by the spring means 76. The electronic component may be inserted in an opening in the housing such that certain features of the component interact with the snap-fit features of the housing to retain the component in the housing. The housing 70 and the snap-fit features 72 may be formed from moulded plastic in which the snap-fit features 72 are projecting resilient lugs. The electronic component may be a transformer comprising coils, a bobbin and a laminated core. The housing 70 may include openings to allow fluid to flow through the housing. The wall thickness and opening dimensions of the housing 70 may be arranged to meet the creepage and clearance distances and insulation requirements of the transformer.
Patent GB-2338755-A (GB)
Title: Infusion pump having a sealing fluid barrier
Inventor: BRUNDLE ALAN
IPC: A61M5/36
Filed: 1997-02-27
Abstract: An infusion pump has an upstream platen 800 and a downstream platen 500 with a chassis (14, fig 3) between the platens. Each platen 500,800 has a rear barrier wall 580,801 which is fastened to the chassis, the walls and chassis cooperating to provide a fluid barrier. The platens 500,800, and a shuttle (200, fig 2) associated with the chassis define a tubeway. The fluid barrier seals electronic components or assemblies against the ingress of fluid which may be resident in the tubeway.