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Patent GB-2313888-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling comprising coupling sleeve with sealing element
Inventor: PRITCHATT ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F16L21/00
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: The rubber sealing element (10) is secured inside rigid outer sleeve (11) by means of at least one clip (15) at each end, each clip having in axial cross-section a barb (19) on the inner end of an inner limb (17) integral with an outer limb (16) on the outside of the sleeve (11) through a connecting portion (18), with the barb engaging behind a shoulder (20) facing inwardly in the sealing element (10), whereby an inserted pipe spigot (14) exerts localised forces on the inner limb (17) of the clip (15) causing the barb (19) to be urged towards the outer limb (16) and so grip the sealing element (10) firmly between the barb (19) and the outer sleeve (11). The clip (15) may be annular or a series of peripherally spaced clips provided; the clip is metal or plastics.
Patent GB-2328814-A (GB)
Title: Variable bandwidth filter
Inventor: BUTLER DAVID
IPC: H03D7/16
Filed: 1997-09-02
Abstract: A bandpass filter of variable bandwidth having filtering means of fixed frequency response such as low pass filter 6 for filtering an input signal, a variable frequency converter 10 for selectively shifting the frequency profile of the filtered signal relative to the frequency response of the filtering means and a second filtering means of fixed frequency response such as low pass filter 12 for filtering the frequency shifted signal to produce a bandpass filtered signal of bandwidth determined by the frequency shifting.
Patent GB-2329001-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas recirculation valve
Inventor: FIELD MARTIN JOHN
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation valve (10) for installation between an air intake and an exhaust of an engine comprising a housing (12) having a first bore (14) for connection with the air intake and a second bore (16) for receiving exhaust gas from the exhaust, the second bore being at an angle to the first bore and opening into the first bore; a valve stem (24) extending from the first bore into the second bore; a valve seat (28) in the second bore at the opening (18) of the second bore into the first bore; a valve head (30) on the valve stem within the second bore and normally in engagement with the valve seat; eccentric drive means (42) rotatably mounted in the first bore and connected to the valve stem; actuating means (34) mounted on the housing and connected to the eccentric drive means, which, on actuation, rotates the eccentric drive means to move the valve stem to disengage the valve head from the valve seat. EGR valve suitable for a diesel engine or other types of engine.
Patent GB-2330584-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic polyurethane/rubbery polymer blend
Inventor: NGOC HUNG DANG
IPC: C08L33/08
Filed: 1997-10-09
Abstract: A polymeric blend comprising (1) a thermoplastic polyurethane, (2) a rubbery polymer, said rubbery polymer is characterised by repeat units comprising (a) butyl acrylate, (b) at least one repeat unit selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, methyl acrylate and ethyl acrylate, (c) acrylonitrile, (d) styrene, (3) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of sulphonates and sulphate derivatives, (4) a dispersant selected from the group consisting of aromatic formaldehyde condensation products and polycarboxylates or optionally a half ester maleate soap and (5) a crosslinking agent. The blend which feels soft to the touch and exhibits good adhesion onto thermoplastics such as ABS, PMMA, ASA, polycarbonate and the like, can be utilised in a variety of applications, such as insulation of electrical cables, automotive door handles, buttons and knobs for radios, television sets and other electronic devices.
Patent GB-2319446-A (GB)
Title: Computer display with gui adaptive to application/user needs
Inventor: BERTRAM RANDALL LEE
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 1997-10-14
Abstract: The computer is enhanced to include software processes for detecting a requested or desired change in the user interface selected for display and use. Further processes determine which of a plurality of possible user interfaces shall be loaded into the computer memory for employment on the display for user interaction therewith.
Patent GB-2319010-A (GB)
Title: Mooring device for use between two marine structures
Inventor: MARTIN JEAN GABRIEL MARIE
IPC: E02B3/26
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: Mooring device for use between two structures 1, 2, at least one of which is floating, includes a) elastic connection means 13 1 , 13 2 ; 14 1 , 14 2 for urging the two structures towards each other and b) elastic buffer means 15 1 , 16 1 ; 15 2 , 16 2 placed between the two structures and activated by said structures coming into contact to attenuate forces transmitted between them. As shown the buffer means comprises two sets of horizontally separated members, each set comprising a respective bearing plate 15 1 , 15 2 articulated to structure 1 and bearing on a respective pneumatic fender 16 1 , 16 2 mounted on the side of structure 2. The plates 15 1 , 15 2 are mounted at the free end of a respective torsion rod 22 1 , 22 2 via arms 23 1 , 23 2 , 23 3 , 23 4 . The elastic connection means comprise two sets of lines 13 1 , 13 2 , 14 1 , 14 2 connected at one end to respective spring units 17 1 , 17 2 , 19 1 , 19 2 and at the other ends to repective points on the structures 1, 2. Applications include maintaining a tension leg platform 1 and a support barge 2 in close proximity.
Patent GB-2330856-A (GB)
Title: Permanent ventilation sash
Inventor: ISHIDA KINJI
IPC: E06B7/02
Filed: 1997-10-31
Abstract: A full-time ventilating sash is disclosed, which comprises a sash frame 11 secured to the edges of an opening 3 of a building 1, and two glass plates 21 and 22 of frosted glass or the like fitted one above another in the sash frame 11. A portion of the indoor side surface of the upper glass plate 21 adjacent the lower edge thereof and a portion of the outdoor side surface of the lower glass plate 22 adjacent the upper edge thereof face each other via a predetermined clearance. A ventilating clearance 23 communicating the outdoor and indoor sides of the opening 3 is formed in the space defined by the facing surface. The ventilating clearance 23 is fixed in position and permits full-time ventilation, and it extends between the two transparent planar members. Since the upper glass plate 21 is disposed on the outdoor side, the outdoor side open end of the ventilating clearance 23 is directed downward, ands it is thus possible to prevent rainwater drops flowing down along the front surface of the upper glass plate 21 from entering the indoor side through the ventilating clearance 23.
Patent GB-2332404-A (GB)
Title: Assembly of vehicle steering systems
Inventor: HOLLICK KENNETH
IPC: B62D1/10
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: Apparatus for identifying the straight-ahead position of a steering system, which includes a steering column shaft 20 arranged to have a steering wheel mounted on it, comprises a manually operated drive member 12 for rotating the shaft, measuring means 66, 68 for measuring rotation of the shaft and recording its limits of rotation, and a counter 70 which indicates when the mid point between the limits of rotation is reached. A marker punch 52 is used to make a mark on the steering column shaft 20 when the steering system is in its straight-ahead position. The mark can then be used to align the steering wheel.
Patent GB-2322691-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispenser
Inventor: ENGINEER SAMMY JAMES
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: A beverage dispenser has a long outlet spout (9) which in use extends to the bottom of a glass into which the beverage is to be dispensed. A valve is provided at the bottom of the spout (9). The valve is in the form of a plunger (3) having a generally conical shape with concavely curved sidewalls to smooth the flow of beverage. The discharge end of the spout has longitudinal projections (5) which define spaces (10, figures 2 and 3) through which beverage may flow when end of the spout abuts the bottom of a glass.
Patent GB-2335680-A (GB)
Title: Water control in subterranean formations
Inventor: DAVIES STEPHEN NIGEL
IPC: E21B43/32
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A method to reduce water influx into a producing well is described comprising the steps of pumping a chemical composition into a production interval and into surrounding formation ; said composition being capable of forming, firstly, a physically stabilized structure and, secondly, a chemically stabilized structure, wherein said physically stabilized structure being dissolvable by hydrocarbon containing fluids; letting said composition form said physically stabilized structure within the formation surrounding said production interval,; changing pressure condition in said production interval such that the fluid flow within the surrounding formation is reversed; letting thereby in some portions of the formation hydrocarbon containing fluids dissolve said physically stabilized structure and chemically stabilize said structure in the remaining portions by a cross-linking reaction. The time constants of the two stabilizing reactions are selected such that the physical stabilization is essentially completed before the pumping direction is reversed and the chemical stabilization is essentially completed after the pump-out/cleaning operation.
Patent GB-2325230-A (GB)
Title: Intermediate for Neurotrophic N-glyoxylprolyl esters
Inventor: HAMILTON GREGORY S
IPC: C07D401/06
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: (25)-1-(1,2-dioxo-3,3-dimethylpentyl)-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid and its preparation are claimed.
Patent GB-2331561-A (GB)
Title: Lubrication of a continuously variable speed transmission
Inventor: RIEMER PETER
IPC: F16H61/662
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: A continuously variable transmission 2 has two adjustable sheaves 3 and 4. The first sheave 3 receiving torque from a prime mover and transmitting it to the second sheave 4 through an endless flexible element 5. Each sheave has a shaft 75, 76, a first flange 3b, 4b which is fixed to the shaft, and a second flange 3a, 4a which is movable axially of the shaft towards and away from the first flange 3b, 4b. The shaft portion between the flanges of at least one of the sheaves is located in the path of one or more sprays of a cooling and/or lubricating fluid supplied by the nozzle(s) 71 of a conduit 70. Various nozzle configurations are discussed.
Patent GB-2331564-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connection with flexible collet
Inventor: MCFARLAND ROBERT STANLEY
IPC: F16L37/098
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: The connection has a coupling (10) with one or more socket ends (12), the or each of which is defined by a circumferential wall surround (14) in which a plurality e.g. four spaced apertures (16) are provided. An annular seal (18) is provided at the or each inner socket end. A collet (20) is located in the or each socket end 12 and has a corresponding plurality of spaced resiliently mounted legs (22). The legs (22) are co-parallel with the collet axis, with similar barb portions (24) each to enter and be held in a corresponding aperture (16) to hold the collet (20) and seal (18) in position. The legs (22) extend axially inwardly from an outer ring (30), with a flange retaining it outside the socket end, and have inward edges (46) to grip into an inserted pipe wall or groove in a pipe. Sloping surfaces (44) between the apertures (16) guide radially outward ends (24) of the legs (22) when the collet (20) is inserted, with final angular movement to align the legs with the apertures (16).
Patent GB-2347045-A (GB)
Title: Gateway discovery
Inventor: BONARRIGO DOMENICO
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1999-02-16
Abstract: Gateway-location requests from within an administrative domain of a packet-switched network are serviced by gateway location servers to identify a gateway with particular characteristics for passing a call from the packet-switched network to a circuit-switched network. Each server stores gateway data and utilises a tree data structure to interrelate gateways to the numbers they serve. Each node (410-415) of the tree represents a particular number prefix string and may have one or more gateways (A,B,C) associated with it, this association indicating that a gateway gives access to all number with the corresponding number prefix. The tree structure is so populated that the set of gateways, if any, serving the numbers encompassed by the number prefix of a node is constituted by the gateway or gateways identified by the node and the nodes traversed in descending to that node from the root node of the tree structure.
Patent GB-2349114-A (GB)
Title: Ring binder leaf with flexible or elastic pockets for storing chequebook stubs
Inventor: KEFFORD CLIVE
IPC: B42F7/06
Filed: 1999-04-20
Abstract: A leaf for storing chequebook stubs in a ring binder has a row and column array of transparent pockets made of flexible or elastic (eg PVC) material welded to a rigid backing sheet. Openings to the pockets face away from the edge provided with holes for securing the leaf in the binder.
Patent GB-2349696-A (GB)
Title: Direction-indicating vehicle
Inventor: CHEN ING-CHUN
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: A two-wheeled main body is displaceable and always indicates a constant direction. A frictional wheel 20, 21 is attached to each of two wheels 11, 12 respectively provided on two sides of the main body 10. Power from each wheel is transmitted to a horizontal transmission wheel 31, 32 via an endless transmission member 13, 14. A coaxial planetary transmission wheel train 33, 34 is held in place between the two horizontal transmission wheels to provide frictional transmission therebetween. A pointer shaft 41 is connected to a shaft of the planetary transmission wheel train, and a pointer 40 is secured to the pointer shaft to indicate direction. The shaft of the planetary transmission wheel train and the pointer generate a rotational angle to compensate rotational angle of the main body such that the direction indicated by the pointer remains unchanged regardless of rotation of the main body.
Patent GB-2350007-A (GB)
Title: Earphone-microphone system having double adjustable ear braces
Inventor: YANG BILL
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 1999-05-06
Abstract: An earphone-microphone set 200 that has a pair of adjustable ear braces 200a,200b which allow fitting to various sized ears. The set includes an earphone housing 210 for earphone 211, which has a shallow groove 214 around its outer edge with cable latches 216a,216b and holes 212a,212b at each end. A connecting cable 240 is connected to the earphone-microphone and comes out of the midsection of the edge of the housing B. It can be fed along the groove to the cable latches to improve earphone's resistance to being pulled off before being taken off to a plug 242. Upper and lower ear brace adjusting pins 230a,230b are inserted into the holes in the housing. The ear brace adjusting pins pass through the upper and lower ear braces such that each ear brace can slide up and down on the pin independently. A microphone 250 is attached to the earphone housing such that it may be rotated. In another embodiment (Fig.6) the microphone is omitted.
Patent GB-2340972-A (GB)
Title: Linear digital interpolating system and method
Inventor: EVANS SCOTT T
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: A linear digital interpolating system or "blender" (20, Fig. 2), such as is used in computer graphics systems to perform fading of pixels between different colour values, transmits a digital output value that is within a linear range defined by a minimum value A and a maximum value B input into the system. Another input value, a control value C, indicates which value within the linear range should be output by the system. The system utilizes a simple hardware design to efficiently implement an approximation of an equation of a line defined by the minimum and maximum values A, B and includes a plurality of switching devices (52, Fig. 3) such as multiplexors or switches, and a plurality of adders (55, 62, Fig. 3). By thus approximating the equation, the system is capable of providing the minimum value A and the maximum value B input into the system as the interpolated output value when the control value C is at a minimum and maximum value, respectively.
Patent GB-2351067-A (GB)
Title: Fine product dispenser
Inventor: ANASTASIOU NICOLAS
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: A machine 10 for scattering, e.g. chocolate or cocoa powder on a cup of cappuccino, comprises a base 40 having a lip 41 for locating a filled cup, a holder 20 having a hole 21 for receiving a disc (25, Figure 3) with apertures in a desired pattern or forming a desired logo, a cradle 12, 14 for supporting a powder container 15 with an outlet located above hole 21, and means 50 for striking the top of the container to dispense a metred amount of powder. The striking mechanism comprises a hammer 55 adjustably attached to a pin 54 which can be raised and subsequently released by a solenoid activated by either of two switches 42. The heights of the various parts of the machine are independently adjustable. A pivoted brush 30 enables excess powder to be swept away.
Patent GB-2342398-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief return flow management systems in gerotor pumps
Inventor: YU DEQUAN
IPC: F04C14/26
Filed: 1999-07-12
Abstract: A return flow guide system having a relief valve 40 leading to a relief channel 52,74 allows fluid to flow from decreasing volume pumping chambers between teeth 26 of internally and externally toothed intermeshing gears 18,20 to an inlet port 42,72. A flow guide 50,70 having a concave surface 62,82 is formed adjacent the inlet port 42,72 to alter the direction of return fluid flow so that it matches that of the fluid flow within inlet cavities 30, to avoid turbulence and flow and pressure dips at the inlet.
Patent GB-2342966-A (GB)
Title: Piston and cylinder assembly for a disc brake
Inventor: BUNKER KENNETH JAMES
IPC: F16D65/18
Filed: 1999-08-02
Abstract: A disc brake 10 comprises discs 12, 14 mounted on a hub 16 for rotation therewith and axial sliding movement thereon, friction material pads 26 arranged on opposite sides of the discs 12, 14, and a hydraulically-operated piston 50 and cylinder 52 assembly. Egress of hydraulic fluid from the cylinder is prevented by a seal acting between the cylinder 52 and the piston 50 and comprising a stretched ring 60 of PTFE extending around said piston 50 and an elastomeric ring 64 which urges the ring 60 into contact with the piston.
Patent GB-2352705-A (GB)
Title: Food packet with optional dispensing of additive
Inventor: SMITH BARRY
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 1999-08-04
Abstract: A packet for a food product such as crisps can be opened at either end, one end 5 including outer and inner seals 1, 3 between which is a chamber 2 for additive such as salt. Opening of the packet at end 5 involves breakage of both seals 1, 3 allowing the additive to fall onto the food product. Opening of the packet by breaking a single seal 4 at the other end instead enables the product to be eaten without the additive. The seals 1, 3 may be gum seals.
Patent GB-2352990-A (GB)
Title: Coating apparatus
Inventor: IKIN JOHN BRUCE
IPC: B05C5/00
Filed: 1999-08-07
Abstract: An improved coating apparatus comprises at least one slot 2 in an inclined slide surface from which liquid flows to form a bridge or falling curtain between the coating lip and a travelling web driven by a backing roller, wherein the top surfaces 9 of the edge guide walls 8 bounding the slide have been treated to form a hydrophobic surface. Preferably the wall height profile is substantially equal to the equilibrium depth profile of the coating composition as it flows down the slide. Preferably the hydrophobic surfaces are formed by polymerising 1H,1H,2H,2H - Perfluorodecyl triethoxysilane on the top surface of the edge guide wall by heating to 160{C for 30 minutes.
Patent GB-2347588-A (GB)
Title: Displaying text messages on a portable TV phone
Inventor: JANG JAE-HUK
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A mobile phone includes an integral television. When the phone is in TV mode and an incoming text message is detected 102, the first line of the message is displayed on screen 104,106,108 and other lines may be scrolled onto the screen using up/down scroll keys 112,114. An on screen display (OSD) unit receives 102 the text message from a base station and produces a character generating control signal 106 suitable for displaying the text on the TV screen. The outputs of the OSD and TV receiver are selected via a multiplexer 110.
Patent HU-T72124-A (HU)
Title: Method for producing a multy-layer nonwoven material and nonwoven material thereby obtained
Inventor: KERREBROUCK JOZEF
IPC: B32B5/22
Filed: 1994-01-25
Abstract: A nonwoven (1) comprising two outer fiber layers (3, 4) and at least one inner fiber layer (2) having a different composition from that of the outer layers (3, 4). The nonwoven (1) comprises structural fibers (7, 8) and binding fibers (5, 6), said binding fibers (5, 6) at least partially consisting of a polymer with a lower melting point than the structural fibers (7, 8). Said nonwoven (1) is densified by needling on both sides to a given depth while leaving an undensified central region. A method for producing the nonwoven is also disclosed.
Patent HU-T75894-A (HU)
Title: Antibodies to p-selectin and their uses
Inventor: BAYER ROBERT
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 1994-05-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating inflammation and other pathological conditions using novel blocking P-selectin antibodies that inhibit adhesion of leukocytes to activated platelets and/or to activated vascular endothelium in vivo. Both murine and humanized antibodies are provided.
Patent HU-T73237-A (HU)
Title: New process for the synthesis of azetidinones
Inventor: MCALLISTER TIMOTHY
IPC: C07D205/08
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US94/07291 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 4, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 4, 1996 PCT Filed Jul. 1, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/01961 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 19, 1995This invention provides a process for preparing azetidinones useful as intermediates in the synthesis of penems and as hypocholesterolemic agents, particularly for azetidinones substituted in the C-3 and C-4 positions and optionally substituted at the ring nitrogen, comprising reacting a  beta -(substituted-amino)amide, a  beta -(substituted-amino)acid ester, or a  beta -(substituted-amino)thiolcarbonic acid ester with a silylating agent and a cyclizing agent.
Patent HU-T77143-A (HU)
Title: Tool for mechanically treating surfaces
Inventor: ARNOLD THEO
IPC: B24D11/00
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP95/01978 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 18, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 18, 1997 PCT Filed May 24, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/09915 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 4, 1996A tool for a mechanical surface treatment of an object by friction is disclosed. The tool is cut to a desired shape and size from a processed fleece of fibers. The fleece is produced by exclusively mechanical processes as a flexible random-fiber fleece which permits, during the treatment of the object at a particular treatment pressure, immersion and at least partial envelopment of the object within the fleece. The fleece has a mechanical strength of 150-500 N/50 mm, preferably at least 300 N/50 mm, and a mean elongation at rupture of 50-150%, preferably 80-100%, according to DIN 53 857/2.
Patent IL-39885-A (IL)
Title: Substituted xanthone carboxylic acid derivatives,their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 1972-07-12
Abstract: Compositions containing and methods employing, as the essential ingredient, novel substituted xanthone carboxylic acid compounds which are useful in the treatment of allergic conditions. Methods for preparing these compounds and compositions and intermediates therein are also disclosed. 7-Methylsulfinylxanthone-2-carboxylic acid is illustrated as representative of the class.
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