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Patent GB-2306560-A (GB)
Title: Draw cord fastenings
Inventor: CLARK DAVID FRANCIS
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 1996-10-17
Abstract: An eyelet for a draw cord fastening, such as may be used, for example on an item of clothing, includes as an integral part of it retention means 6 by which a cord threaded through the eyelet can then be secured at the eyelet. The integral arrangement reduces the work and costs involved in production of the eyelet. A base component 3 of the eyelet secured with appreciable overlap on, around an opening in, sheet material of an article to which the eyelet is applied, so as to spread stresses on the material. A cord threaded through the eyelet extends through the base component and opening. The retention means may be in various forms, e,g. a cleat 3 for the cord to wrap around, a wedging channel, passage or tube for the cord to be jammed in, relatively movable elements between which the cord can be trapped, a wedge or jamming member operable to trap the cord in an aperture or passage, or a slide operable on a rack to tighten and slacken a cord connected to the slide.
Patent GB-2318296-A (GB)
Title: Femoral hip prosthesis to fit the medullary canal
Inventor: TAYLOR LEE
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: A smooth one piece femoral stem 1 which has a substantially anatomical profile and a prosthetic neck 2. The stem 1 has a proximal zone 6 which has a degree of pre-stressing and a spiral rotation profile, thereby defining right and left femoral stems depending on the angle of pre-stressing. The distal portion of the stem 5 has a symmetry of revolution and a substantially circular cross-section allowing the stem to be inserted centrally into the medullary duct of the femur. This allows for a more uniform distribution of cement around the stem 1 which gives increased strength and limits the formation of microdelaminations.
Patent GB-2319351-A (GB)
Title: Flat optical cable with round edged sheath
Inventor: NAGANO RYUICHIRO
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1996-11-13
Abstract: A flat optical fiber cable 1 is composed of an optical fiber ribbon cord 2 which is comprised of shock absorbing material (15, Fig.16) or tensile strength fibers 9 covering, so as to become a quadrilateral shape, an outside circumferential part of several optical fiber cores 8 which were parelleled and a sheath 10 or cord which covers an outside circumferential part of the tensile strength fiber. At least one tension member 3 is parallel in a row to one side of the optical fiber ribbon cord, and the outside circumferential part of tension member and optical fiber ribbon cord is covered with a second sheath 4 so as to become a nearly oval shape. The sheath 4 may have slots 13 corresponding to tension members 3.
Patent GB-2304153-A (GB)
Title: Direct operated check injector
Inventor: FUNKE STEVEN J
IPC: F02M63/00
Filed: 1996-04-30
Abstract: A fuel injector (60) includes an injector body (61) and a three-way control valve (82) having a valve element (100) movable between first and second positions in the injector body (61). A cheek (66) is disposed in the injector body (61) and is movable to inject fuel when the control valve (82) is in the second position and to block fuel injection when the control valve (82) is in the first position. An actuator (80) is selectively operable to move the valve element between the first and second positions. The injector (60) includes a single clearance fit located in the control valve (82) wherein the clearance fit is not exposed to a substantial pressure differential when the control valve (82) is in the first position.
Patent GB-2310378-A (GB)
Title: Device for inserting studs into the body with a releasable needle
Inventor: CULVERWELL STEVEN JOHN
IPC: A44C7/00
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: A stock 2 has a trigger 3 which can be operated to advance a bolt 4, either under spring-loading or manual control. The bolt is releasably engaged with a needle 9 which passes through a guide 10 towards a back support 5 to pierce part of the body. The guide 10 can then be slid rearwardly or moved out of engagement with the needle, allowing the needle to be released from the bolt. A special stud is then engaged with the trailing end of the needle and the needle is passed completely through the pierced area to leave the stud in place.
Patent GB-2322433-A (GB)
Title: Valve filter
Inventor: STEINKE JOSEPH HENRY
IPC: B01D35/04
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a valve filter, particularly for a balanced pressure valve, and provides a means of preventing particles passing through the balance holes of the valve plug. Accordingly the invention provides a valve (50) comprising a valve housing (52) and a valve plug (60) movable in the housing to open and close the valve, the plug (60) containing at least one balance hole (66) defining a fluid communication channel (66, 70) through the plug, characterised in that the channel (66, 70) is provided with a filter (74) comprising a body member (76) and a number of elements (78), each element (78) being fixed at one of its ends to the body member (76) and free at its other end, whereby the elements can deflect under pressure.
Patent GB-2312231-A (GB)
Title: Sliding door assembly
Inventor: DOLTON JOHN ALBERT
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: A sliding door assembly is constructed as a pre-fabricated module 1 and comprises a support structure including a door opening 3 and a door 2 mounted for sliding movement from a closed position in which the door closes the door opening to an open position in which the door is received within a recess formed within the structure. The door is suspended from a track fitted to the top edge of the door opening and extending into the recess. The door may be opened by means of an electric motor.
Patent GB-2324434-A (GB)
Title: Active vibration control system for a printed circuit board where the actuator is mounted to span the electronic tracks and components
Inventor: MILLAR CAROLINE ELIZABETH
IPC: F16F15/02
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: An actuator 10 controlling the flexure of a printed circuit board 18 is bonded to the circuit board 18 so that the actuator spans the electronic tracks and/or components on the board. The actuator is mounted on at least one support 16, that provides a clearance beneath the actuator 10 that accommodates the board components. The clearance may be filled with a solid material or may be an air gap. The support may comprise aluminium feet or strips or alternately may comprise a layer of glue. The support material and arrangement is such that sufficient force may be transmitted from the actuator to the board, to control board vibrations. The actuator is preferably piezoelectric or electrostrictive.
Patent GB-2313205-A (GB)
Title: Ferroelectric liquid crystal element
Inventor: TAKEDA HITOSHI
IPC: G02F1/141
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A ferroelectric liquid crystal element in which the molecules of the liquid crystal are allowed to switch between bistable states in response to a rewriting voltage but exhibit the anti-memory effect (i.e.. are not bistable) in response to a non-rewriting waveform. The liquid crystal includes an ionic substance which exerts a reverse electric field in response to the non-rewriting waveform. The liquid crystal material has negative dielectric anisotropy.
Patent GB-2325521-A (GB)
Title: Hair care kit
Inventor: ROWE GEOFFREY
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: The kit comprises (i) a container containing one or more hair treating chemicals and (ii) at least on skin patch containing the identical chemical(s) to that present in the container. The patch is affixed to the skin of the potential user of the hair treating chemical to determine if the user has an allergic skin reaction to the chemicals present in the container and which are to be used for hair care. The hair treatment chemical can be a dye or permanent waving material. The kit may also contain a swab and gloves.
Patent GB-2328071-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for protecting and/or repairing an optical surface
Inventor: BURROUGHS TREVOR
IPC: G02B1/10
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: This invention concerns apparatus for protecting and/or repairing damage to an optical surface (for example, optically recorded discs), the apparatus comprising a film-like member having a protective film (1) provided with a resiliently conformable and tacky optical coupling medium (2) adapted for adhesive retention to said surface.
Patent GB-971643-A (GB)
Abstract: 971,643. Transistor amplifying circuits. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. Jan. 24, 1961 [Jan. 27, 1960], No. 2772/61. Heading H3T. In a low-power transistor amplifier, such as is used for hearing aids, the peaks of signals exceeding a predetermined amplitude are symmetrically clipped by suitably biasing the output transistor 6. This bias is derived from resistor 20 connecting the base electrode to the collector circuit. In addition an automatic gain control voltage is fed from the collector to diode 17 which applies an A.G.C. bias to the first stage 2. The output current level at which clipping occurs is varied by switching resistors 12-15 in shunt with the load, shown as earphone 7. The bias requires to be varied accordingly, for clipping to remain symmetrical and to this end resistors 9-11 are switched in series in the collector circuit. As a further result, at low clipping levels the gain control voltage is greater than the signal applied to the load 7 and, in addition, the delay bias applied to the diode 17 by resistors 21, 22 is reduced. In a modification of the arrangement the series resistors 9-11 are connected between the load 7 and the collector of the transistor 6, the base bias being taken from the junction of the series resistors and the load.
Patent GB-2329499-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to electronically provided services
Inventor: LAMBERT HOWARD SHELTON
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 1997-09-19
Abstract: The security and integrity of card initiated transactions are improved by encrypting processes involved in such transactions and controlling access to the processes by developing decryption keys partially from data derived from a card presented by an intending user and partially from personal data supplied by the user. In an embodiment a hierarchy of security levels provides for users of different authority to access selected processes.
Patent GB-2330061-A (GB)
Title: Trouser lining
Inventor: WATSON KEVIN JOHN
IPC: A41D27/04
Filed: 1997-10-08
Abstract: A trouser lining comprising legs (18) is detachably securable to the inside of a pair of trousers by means of elasticated engagement elements (10) on the lining. This protects the wearer and the trousers. Corresponding buttons (16, fig. 2) may be attached on the trousers optionally with elasticated stalks with the loops (14, fig. 2) being elasticated. The lining (18) may also be provided with a further means (an elasticated band) to engage the ankle and/or calf.
Patent GB-2331511-A (GB)
Title: Crowned plastic bottle, method and apparatus
Inventor: MCCLURE JOHN LAW
IPC: B67B3/02
Filed: 1997-11-17
Abstract: The plastic bottle (10,fig 1) comprises a body portion (12), a neck portion 14, a flange 32, a shoulder (28) and a mouth (16). The crown 24 is applied at a crowning station where the crowning force is dissipated through reaction means 94, 96, 98 via the flange 32 on the bottle and collar 86 which engages the underside of the flange 32 such that the crowning force reacted through the body of the bottle is reduced or substantially eliminated. The bottle may be blow moulded from a proto-bottle and have thickened base and upper neck portions (fig 3).
Patent GB-2319281-A (GB)
Title: Cavity closer with modular clip-on pieces to allow adjustment for cavities of various widths
Inventor: WILLIAMS PETER CLIFFORD TOWNSE
IPC: E06B1/62
Filed: 1995-10-13
Abstract: A cavity closer 104 comprises a facing portion 108 and one or more distinct side wall portion(s) 120, 130, the facing portion and the side wall portion(s) having interengagement means 114, 116, 122 on the facing portion, and 118 on a body portion 106 within the cavity. The plurality of interengagement means allows side wall portions of differing dimensions to be fitted, and hence the closer to be fitted in cavities of various widths. Each side wall portion replicates engagement means 118 to permit the fitting of multiple side wall portions. The hollow portions of the closer may be fitted with insulation (not shown).
Patent GB-2320334-A (GB)
Title: Photographic materials and process comprising an acylacetanilide yellow dye forming coupler
Inventor: TANG PING-WAH
IPC: G03C7/305
Filed: 1997-12-08
Abstract: A photographic element comprises a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a yellow dye-forming coupler having the formula:  ```wherein X, Y, Z, W are independently selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, halogen, alkoxy and aryloxy groups, provided that X and W may join to form a saturated ring; ```Each A is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkoxy and aryloxy groups; ```m is an integer from 1 to 3; ```each B is independently selected from the group consisting of -C(O)OR 2 and -NHSO 2 R 3 wherein R 2 and R 3 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aryl groups; ```n is an integer from 1 to 3; and ```R 1 is a substituent group.
Patent GB-2324794-A (GB)
Title: Excavation apparatus for contaminated land
Inventor: BARNARD BRIAN
IPC: E02F3/14
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: Excavation apparatus for decontamination of contaminated land comprises a removal unit, which may be in the form of a series of removal units mounted side by side to form a bank of removal units. Each removal unit has at least one buckets arranged for vertical movement to remove a portion of land in front of the apparatus. The buckets transfer the removed land to a conveyor system (3) which transfers the land to and from decontamination apparatus. On return from decontamination the land is replaced behind the apparatus and may be compacted into position. Motor means are provided for driving the removal units.
Patent GB-2326099-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable tube cuff
Inventor: PAGAN ERIC
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: The inflatable cuff (2) on media-surgical tube has at least one annular channel (20, 21) around its outside along a central region of the cuff. The channels (20, 21) may have a keyway shape and are produced by applying reinforcing bands (40, 41) to the surface of the cuff (2) so that, when inflated, expansion is restricted in the region of the channels.
Patent GB-2322091-A (GB)
Title: Wire cut electric discharge method and apparatus
Inventor: YAMADA HISANORI
IPC: B23H7/02
Filed: 1997-10-06
Abstract: A wire cut electric discharge method adapted to make a slit (74), which is opposed to predetermined paths (70) each of which is straight or curved, in a workplace (W) by electrical discharge while moving one of a wire electrode (22) and the workplace (W) relatively to the other along the predetermined paths on the basis of a NC program which is an aggregate of program blocks determined as a segment of the predetermined paths includes the steps of storing a position of a wire electrode which gets out of the predetermined paths after a process has been stopped, designating one segment out of an aggregate of segments of predetermined paths, determining a connecting position (82) in which the wire electrode is connected to the designated segment (80) with the position of the wire electrode the shortest distance away therefrom, and moving the wire electrode to the connecting position so as to return the wire electrode to predetermined paths. When a perpendicular line can be drawn from the position of the wire electrode to the designated segment, the connecting position corresponds to an intersection of the segment and the perpendicular line, and, when not, the connecting position corresponds to one of both ends of the segment which is nearer to the position of the electrode.
Patent GB-2327243-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm spring clutch having thermal insulation layer
Inventor: SCHIERLING BERNHARD
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 1996-04-01
Abstract: A diaphragm spring clutch, for a motor vehicle, comprises a clutch housing 2, a pressure plate 4 engageable with friction linings and a diaphragm spring 3 which urges the pressure plate 4 towards the friction linings. An annular layer of thermal insulation 5 reduces the heat transfer between the pressure plate 4 and the diaphragm spring 3, thereby preventing the spring 3 being heated excessively which affects its performance. The insulation 5 is inset into the pressure plate 4 and provides a fulcrum 9 for the spring 3. Layer 5 has a pair of sloping sides and is substantially flush with a surface of the plate 4 adjacent the spring 3. Plate 4 has an annular recess which is bordering the sloping sides and alongside a radial outermost circumferential edge of the spring 3.
Patent GB-2340840-A (GB)
Title: Detergent tablet
Inventor: BENNIE BRENDA FRANCES
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: A multi-phase detergent tablet for use in a washing machine, the tablet comprising: a first phase comprising alkalising agent, and a second phase comprising acidifying agent, and wherein the multi-phase tablet has an initial pH of at least 9, preferably at least 9.5 and a pH rate change index (  W  pH) of no more than about 0.15 units/min. Preferred are multi-phase detergent tablets wherein the alkalising agent is a silicate or mixture of silicates, especially a sodium silicate of the crystalline layered variety; while the acidifying agent is part of a (bi)carbonate/acid effervescent couple which acts as disrupting agent for the tablet. The multi-phase detergent tablets have improved pH control, cleaning and enzyme performance together with excellent product strength, integrity and dissolution characteristics.
Patent GB-2329811-A (GB)
Title: Providing Graphical User Interfaces for player/recorder systems.
Inventor: CLAAR JEFFREY MARK
IPC: H04N5/782
Filed: 1998-09-21
Abstract: In a player/recorder system, a graphical user interface 400 allows central control of one or more tracks of a plurality of audio processing modules. The plurality of audio processing modules are connected to a computer system having a processor and a display. The control method includes the steps of generating a first display portion 410 on the display by the processor, the first display portion 410 including one or more control boxes 411 to control a corresponding one or more tracks of the plurality of audio processing modules, and generating a second display portion 440 on the display by the processor, the second display portion 440 including a central control mechanism 442 for controlling all of the one or more tracks of the audio processing modules.
Patent GB-2333961-A (GB)
Title: Acetabular cup
Inventor: PALING IAN H
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: An acetabular cup 10 comprises an articulating inner surface 12, an outer surface 11 and an annular rim 13 therebetween. The articulating surface of the cup is formed of metal or ceramics material and the rim has at least one recess 14, but preferably three recesses 14, engageable by an introducing device for enabling introduction and location of the cup into a patient's acetabulum. There is also disclosed an introducing tool having three pivotable fingers which can be inserted into the three recesses in the annular rim of the cup and then pivoted so as to urge the fingers into frictional engagement with the walls of the recesses.
Patent GB-2329286-A (GB)
Title: Joint section between flat cable and lead wires
Inventor: TANAKA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: H01R4/02
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: A joint section connecting a flat cable 1 having a plurality of conductive lines 1a with a plurality of lead wires 6 by way of a plurality of joint terminals 3 is proposed, wherein, at one end 3a, the joint terminals are formed in compliance with the spacing between the conductive lines 1a and, at the other end 3b are formed in compliance with the spacing between the lead wires 6. The cable has an insulating layer 1b left at its tip for linking conductive lines 1a together. Each conductive line 1 is interposed between one end 3a of the corresponding one of the joint terminals 3 and an auxiliary terminal 5 placed on the conductive line and connected by a welding operation. The other end 3b of each joint terminal is connected with the conductor 6a of the corresponding one of the lead wires 6.
Patent GB-2344765-A (GB)
Title: End-to-end anastomosis kit
Inventor: JUANROYEE AHMAD FAHMI
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: A kit for end-to-end anastomosis, particularly intestinal anastomosis, comprising a central clip and two complex lateral clips. The lateral clips comprise an inner and outer clip. The inner and outer clips have corresponding grooves (3a, 3b) to allow the passage of a suture. The inner surface of the outer clip has projections 4a that are received in holes 4b on the outer surface of the inner clip in order to retain the inner clip in the outer clip when in use. The inner surface of the inner clip comprises longtitudinal projections (11) to ensure secure attachment to intestinal tissue 9. The outer clip comprises a lock mechanism (5), a joint having a hole (7) therethrough to permit passage of a screw and two further holes (6) near the lock mechanism on the end of each arm 1 to permit passage of two further screws.
Patent GB-2346175-A (GB)
Title: Vehicles or machines : cabs : guiding openable cab window
Inventor: TURNBULL KEVIN ROY
IPC: E05F11/38
Filed: 1999-01-22
Abstract: A window 16 of a vehicle or machine cab is manually movable between window opening 14 and a position under roof 34, through intermediate position I. The frame has pairs of upper and lower guide members at its sides which are guided in tracks running up the window pillars and along the roof. The frame is also guided by a slotted link pivoting about an upper end on the cab (and shown in three positions), a pin on the frame reciprocally sliding in the link slot as the frame moves. The frame is moved by handles 25 which also control frame locking. A gas spring may assist frame movement.
Patent GB-2333546-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for completing a wellbore junction
Inventor: GANO JOHN C
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 1999-01-26
Abstract: An apparatus for completing a wellbore junction is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a first housing 38 having first flow passage 68 formed therein, the first flow passage 68 extending through an end of the housing, and the first housing end having a first interlocking profile 52 formed thereon, and; a second housing 40 having a second flow passage 72 formed therein, and a further flow passage 70 extending through a sidewall portion of the second housing 40, the sidewall having a second interlocking profile 54 formed thereon, the second profile 54 being complementarily engaged with the first profile 52. A sleeve 126 disposed externally about the wellbore casing 14 is axially downwardly displaced, so that the sleeve 126 engages the housing 38, thereby enhancing the sealing engagement of wellbore junction. Alternative disclosures herein relate to multiple housings assembled together within the well, thereby forming completed wellbore junctions.
Patent GB-2346164-A (GB)
Title: Elevating bulk solids
Inventor: STEWART-SMITH JOHN RONALD
IPC: E21F17/00
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: An elevation system for bulk solids ( normally mined minerals ) has a liquid column through which bulk solids are elevated by buoyancy. In a working chamber (3) at the lower position "B", the bulk solids and/or carriers which consist of capsules loaded with bulk solids and if necessary additional buoyancy aids eg floats are inserted through a breech door ( 7 ) into a launching tube ( 5 ) and then, after pressurisation of the launching tube, they pass through a valve or ball valve or cap ( 6 ) into the liquid column or Pipe ( 1 ) through which they rise. At the free surface level ( 20 ) the bulk solids and/or carriers and buoyancy aids are removed from the liquid column. The carriers are opened and emptied. The carriers and optional buoyancy aids are then introduced into another Pipe ( 2 ) for descent under gravity back to the working chamber (3).