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Patent GB-2315521-A (GB)
Title: :Variable priority device for hydraulic system of construction equipment
Inventor: JEUNG HAE KYOON
IPC: F15B11/16
Filed: 1997-07-14
Abstract: A variable priority device for a hydraulic system of construction equipment is disclosed. The device has a sequence valve 4 capable of sensing the pilot pressure for a high-load actuator control valve 2 and applying a control pressure to a logic valve LV so as to temporarily stop a low-load actuator 6 until the pilot pressure reaches a preset pressure capable of starting a high-load actuator 3. The device also controls the orifice area of the logic valve LV by feedback pressure and reduces the delay time between the starting of the low-load actuator 6 and the starting of the high-load actuator 3, thus allowing the two actuators to be started almost simultaneously and improving work efficiency of the construction equipment.
Patent GB-2316410-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizer mixtures for olefin polymers
Inventor: GUGUMUS FRANCOIS
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: A stabilizer mixture contains A) for example at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the radicals R 1 , independently of one another, are hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, -OÀ, -CH 2 CN, C 3 -C 6 alkenyl, C 7 -C 9 phenylalkyl, C 7 -C 9 phenylalkyl which is substituted on the phenyl radical by C 1 -C 4 alkyl; or C 1 -C 8 acyl; and B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium, or a hydrotalcite; and C) either (C1) an UV absorber or (C2) a pigment or (C3) an UV absorber and a pigment. Such a stabilizer mixture is particularly useful for stabilizing a polyolefin against light-induced degradation. Compound A) may also be another sterically hindered amine compound of specified Formulae (II) to (VI) and (VII).
Patent GB-2317111-A (GB)
Title: Irradiation protection method
Inventor: BEN-AMOTZ AMI
IPC: A61K36/02
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: A use of a natural compound for the preparation of a medicament for use in protecting a mammal from the detrimental effects of irradiation is disclosed. The medicament comprises an effective amount of a substantially crude Dunaliella algae preparation. More particularly, natural * small Greek beta *-carotene can be used as the effective agent.
Patent GB-2313787-A (GB)
Title: A cover for a drug dispenser
Inventor: MARR CHRISTOPHER THOMAS
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 1996-02-26
Abstract: A cover for a drug dispenser (10) includes a hollow sleeve (3) and a button (1). The hollow sleeve (3) fits over the dispenser (10) and the button (1) covers or substantially fills an open end of the dispenser (10).The invention is especially useful where the dispenser (10) is an asthma inhaler.
Patent GB-2312608-A (GB)
Title: A method of packing a food and a package containing the food
Inventor: GUNDT DIETER
IPC: A23L3/3418
Filed: 1996-02-15
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of long shelf life packing of foods, in particular meat, in a flexible package of plastic, under such conditions that the atmosphere enclosed in the package substantially consists of pure oxygen gas (100 per cent O 2 ). As a result of the elevated oxygen gas concentration inside the package, the method may be carried out employing economical, readily available plastic materials such as polyethylene, without jeopardising the shelf life of the packed food during the guaranteed storage time. The shelf life of the packed food will be further improved by subjecting the food to a bacteria-destruction treatment, for example an irradiation treatment according to the so-called "pulsed light" technique, before and/or in connection with the packing process proper.
Patent GB-2317578-A (GB)
Title: Wall bracket for play apparatus
Inventor: BRADBURY TERENCE WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: A63B9/00
Filed: 1997-09-17
Abstract: A means for supporting physical play apparatus, eg swings, slides or climbing frames, comprises a bracket 2 with a first part 3 for mounting on a vertical surface, eg a wall, and at least one outwardly extending arm 11 for supporting the play apparatus. The bracket can be removably mounted on a wall by use of sockets (21 fig 2) and there may be more than one arm (11 fig 3). The arms 11 may be pivotable for storage.
Patent GB-2329649-A (GB)
Title: A construction kit for, e.g. boxes or sheds
Inventor: WELLER DAVID THOMAS
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: A construction kit for use in the production of structures, such, for example, as boxes, comprises a multiplicity of square panels 11 having apertured square land areas 15 at the corners 25 thereof and plate-form connector elements 13 each having two contiguous square portions 13a, 13b, respectively. The square portions 13a, 13b, of a plate-form connector element 13 are adapted to be received, the one within the confines of a land area 15 of one panel 11 and the other within the confines of a land area 15 of a second panel to be connected to the first. Threaded apertures 21a, 21b receive fasteners 33, which are inserted through the apertures 17,19 in the land areas. The panel edges may be flanged to provide an overlapping joint (Figs. 6, 7, not shown).
Patent GB-2319620-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the properties of a multiphase fluid
Inventor: SEGERAL GERARD
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: To study the properties of a multiphase fluid under pressure flowing along a duct, such as the petroleum stream produce by an oil well, a fraction of the fluid is taken from a substantially vertical first length (12) of the duct within which the fluid is agitated (in Venturi (14) or by a perforated plate) and flows upwards, and this fraction is transferred into a separatoror receptacle (20) with the top of said receptacle being connected to a second length (16) of the duct (in the form of a Venturi, valve or perforated plate) located downstream from the first length and at a slightly lower pressure relative thereto. Thereafter, the volume ratio of the liquid phases can be determined, e.g. in figure 1 discontinuously by allowing them to separate in the receptacle and measuring the levels thereof, or in figure 2 continuously by causing the liquid emulsion to flow through a measuring device (56). In figure 1, the density of the emulsion formed by the two liquids L1, L2 can be found by weighing the receptacle (20).
Patent GB-2332667-A (GB)
Title: Stowing arrangement for an auger
Inventor: TILLEY MARTIN
IPC: E21B19/087
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: A stowing arrangement for an auger, or other rotatable member, comprises an auger 20, attached to the cheek plates 8 of a sub-frame 10, which is pivotable between stowing and operating positions. The pivoting is achieved via connection of elongate member 47 to anchor means 48, 49 and allowing the auger to rotate. Upon reaching the stowing position a nut 41 engages safety means 33 and the shaft 21 of the auger engages member 15 thereby locking the auger into its stowing position. In order to release the auger from its stowing position the safety means 33, 37 is disengaged, a pin 17 is withdrawn from member 15 and the auger is allowed to rotate thereby positioning itself in its operable position (figure 5). The stowing arrangement for the auger may be utilised on a crane with a two-part boom 1 comprising a first fixed section 2 and a second slidably mounted section 3. Section 3 is moved relative to section 2 by piston 6 in order that the chamfered portion 13 of shoe 12 may engage the hollow portion of member 10 to facilitate stowing.
Patent GB-2335516-A (GB)
Title: Failure recovery in distributed transaction avoids heuristic damage
Inventor: CHESSELL AMANDA ELIZABETH
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1998-03-18
Abstract: Distributed transactions are processed in a client/server computer system using the two phase commit protocol, coordinated by server process 22. Upon completion of the first phase, the resource objects 231, 241, 251 etc. involved in the transaction are placed in a prepared state; server process 23 performs its own two-phase commit protocol with respect to resource objects 261-263 of server process 26. Should a failure occur during this prepared state, such that server process 22 has "gone down", some of the resource objects, e.g. 261-263 may make an heuristic decision to commit or rollback to avoid prolonged locking of the resources. An heuristic direction is agreed in advance amongst the transactionally involved servers having an ability to take heuristic decisions, thus ensuring that all the resource objects follow the same direction; the recovered server process 22 also follows this direction when issuing the phase two commands of the two phase commit protocol (fig. 4). Thus heuristic damage - which would occur if some resources commit while others rollback - is avoided.
Patent GB-2325628-A (GB)
Title: Portable exercise device
Inventor: LIPPS JOHN DOUGLAS
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 1998-04-02
Abstract: An exercise device comprises a two-segment main body 8 which when assembled has an elongate groove 11. One end of the body is padded 9 and the other end incorporates a resilient band 18 which is attached via two loops 24, 26 to a handle 20 which is journalled in the body. The two segments of the main body may comprise tongue-and-groove structures 38,40. The main body and the handle may be composed of plastics material.
Patent GB-2324083-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning method and cleaning agent for flush toilets
Inventor: YAMAMOTO MASAO
IPC: C12R1/12
Filed: 1998-04-07
Abstract: A method for cleaning a supply tank and a water delivering line of a flushing toilet having a supply tank (1), an inflow pipe (2), a bowl (3), and an outflow pipe (4) into a cesspit or other disposal system (5) comprises depositing microorganisms into the supply tank (1) to catabolize and digest organic matter which causes odour or contamination and flushing the toilet so as to deliver the flushing water from the tank together with the microorganisms presented therein through said water delivering line. Organic matter adhered to the inside of the water delivering line is thereby catabolized and digested by the microorganisms. An agent for cleaning flush toilets comprises one or more types of microorganism which produces one or more types of enzyme for catabolizing the organic matter. The microorganisms include bacillus subtilis, licheniformis and polymxa. The enzymes includes amylosis, proteolytic, lipolysis and cellulolytic enzymes.
Patent GB-2336388-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced steel joist mount
Inventor: ELLIS GARY DAVID
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: A reinforced steel joist mount comprises a plate (1) which is inserted into a slot (6a) in opposing walls (6) on which the joist (5) is to be mounted. The plate (1) provides a means of supporting the joist (5) and also of adjusting its fitment height. A stop (3) may be provided on the mount to set the depth to which the plate (1) enters the wall (6). The height adjustment of the joist (5) may be effected by a screw (2) mechanism through the plate (1) on which the joist (5) is supported.
Patent GB-2326255-A (GB)
Title: Automatic object distribution enables remote running of objects using local method calls
Inventor: KAMINSKY DAVID LOUIS
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1998-04-25
Abstract: Object oriented programs are run as distributed programs without any explicit networking code, and without using an interface definition language (IDL). When objects Y 303 and X 305 are distributed between memories 301 and 302, two proxies, X' 315 and X" 317, are dynamically generated, containing classes serving as proxies for X. When object Y makes a call, 320, against a method in the original class X, that call is actually made against a method in the new class X residing locally and contained in file X'. X' passes the call information, 321, to X", which makes a local call, 322, to X. The results are propagated back to Y by way of X" and X'. Thus the proxies allow calls to flow across a network as if they were local, and programmers can experiment with different object distributions without complicating the programming task.
Patent GB-2324793-A (GB)
Title: Sugar binder for ceramic materials
Inventor: SCHWARTZ SYLVIA
IPC: C04B35/638
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: Modified sugars or sugar alcohols are used as binders for ceramic materials. The sugar or sugar alcohol may be modified by alkoxylation, e.g. ethoxylation or propoxylation, or hydrogenation. Glycerin may be sugar alcohol. The ceramic material may be based on alumina.
Patent GB-2327506-A (GB)
Title: Methods and means of testing memories of a combined memory / logic device
Inventor: WON JONG-HAK
IPC: G11C29/02
Filed: 1998-05-13
Abstract: A memory / logic device 5 comprises memories 17, 19, a logic circuit 15 and test circuitry 13. The test circuitry 13 interconnects between input/output pads 7 - 10 of the device, the logic circuit 15 and the memories 17, 19 such that in a test mode the input/output pads 7 - 10 are directly connected to the memories 17, 19 and when in a normal mode the input/output pads 7 - 10 are coupled to the memories 17, 19 via the logic circuit 15. Also disclosed is a memory / logic device, and a method of testing the same, which comprises memories, input/output pads and one or more built-in memory test arrangements in which the said test arrangements respond to externally applied clock and test enable signals to provide test results on input/output pads. Further there is disclosed a method of testing a memory / logic device with a built-in test arrangement which comprises writing data in the test arrangement and the memories, then using the test arrangement to read the data stored in the memories.
Patent GB-2325130-A (GB)
Title: Secure communications over an insecure network
Inventor: BOESCH PAUL BRIAN
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 1996-12-06
Abstract: A method relating to secure communications in an insecure communication network uses sessions having limited duration to enable parties such as customer 200 and merchant 300 to communicate securely. The session of one party is independent from the session of another party. The sessions are linked at a server 100 which confirms that the sessions are valid using a session key which is encrypted before it is sent to a party. In a preferred embodiment, the secure communications occur in an electronic transfer system where a customer and a merchant can conduct a transaction wherein the customer can purchase a product from the merchant and pay for the product using electronic funds.
Patent GB-2330257-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling a brushless motor
Inventor: KIM HYUNG-CHEOL
IPC: H02P6/08
Filed: 1998-08-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a brushless motor comprises determining timing of phase coils 200, 210, 220 of the motor according to a speed command, providing a test current to the phase coils and detecting inductance variation of the coils, determining an initial position based on the inductance variations detected, commutating the phase coils based on the determined initial position and providing driving current to selected phase coils, detecting back emf from the phase coils or the inductance variations, judging whether or not a back emf above a predetermined value is detected and whether or not a pulse signal from the back emf is synchronised with a control signal, providing a stand still or low speed mode of operation when synchronisation is not obtained, and providing a high speed mode of operation when synchronisation is achieved. Further aspects relate to a method and apparatus for controlling a brushless motor by providing a test current to the or pairs of phase coils of the motor. A still further aspect relates to controlling a brushless motor where test currents are detected (400, Fig 2), clamped (510), amplified (520) and shifted and delayed (600) so as to control (700) the commutation of phase coils of the motor. The motor may be used in video cassette recorders.
Patent GB-2328725-A (GB)
Title: High sealing gaskets
Inventor: FORRY JOHN SAUDER
IPC: F16L23/16
Filed: 1998-08-27
Abstract: A gasket having two opposed faces 25 and 33, and an edge 76 disposed therebetween is given a wide coating 12 on the edge 76. The coating 12 is sufficiently wide to extend from corner to corner on the edge and protrude past the corner on at least one side of the gasket in a direction perpendicular to a facial plane 39 and 65 of the gasket. The coating protrudes to an extent so that the sealing ability of the gasket is improved. A process for coating gasket edges is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2342279-A (GB)
Title: Drinking vessels
Inventor: KENNEDY TERRENCE JOHN
IPC: A47G19/23
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: A drinking vessel in the form of a plastics tumbler 2 is provided with a base 4 having an externally convex surface to ensure drainage therefrom when the tumbler is inverted following washing. The base is provided with projections formed by a concentric circular rib 14 to ensure that the base can rest in a stable manner on a flat surface when upright. The rib 14 is provided with a series of gaps or interruptions 16 which define drainage channels through which water can drain when running off the convex base. Such vessels can be stacked in a nested arrangement, Figure 3.
Patent GB-2329801-A (GB)
Title: System for the detection of the position of a radio mobile station
Inventor: KUBO TORO
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 1997-03-17
Abstract: A mobile station 1301 measures signal strengths from a plurality of base stations 1302-1304 and reports them to a control station 1308. The control station calculates the position of the mobile station from the measured signal strengths and from previous signal strength measurements taken at known positions. A comparison method is used in which errors between signal strength measurements at the mobile position and measurements at known positions are used to calculate a distance from known positions. Errors are compared and only the smallest errors are used to calculate a distance. The position of the mobile may be specified as a room. The appropriateness of the calculated position may be checked by correlation of the calculated position with a user's scheduled movements, long or short term position history and a calculation of moving speed. Position detection may take place wholly in the mobile station or in a base station.
Patent GB-2346081-A (GB)
Title: Boot rack
Inventor: COOPER JOHN GROVES
IPC: A47F7/08
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: The device is a boot rack designed to store Wellington type boots and consists of a a vertical plank upon which are arranged at horizontal intervals projecting members which are spaced so that a pair of Wellington boots can be suspended from them upside down and are spaced vertically so that the pair of boots above substantially overlaps the pair of boots below thus saving space. The entire unit may be mounted vertically against a wall and provides compact storage for boots.
Patent GB-2344453-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia editing and composition system having temporal display
Inventor: PROTHEROE SIMON
IPC: G11B27/34
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: A video editing system in which source-clips 1,2,3,4 are added to a composed video sequence by addition to a curved time liner 341-342 which displays the entire temporal arrangement of the programme elements. Editing is carried out in a region 31 of high temporal resolution for maximum accuracy.
Patent GB-2335694-A (GB)
Title: Frame member connector
Inventor: SLATTERY WILLIAM
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: A connector is intended to be used to join elongate frame members 2,3. The connector 4 fits over the end of one elongate member 3, which is of H-shaped cross-section, leaving a protruding part 7 extending therefrom. The protruding part 7 fits closely into a slot in another frame member 2 which is of H- or C-shaped cross-section. The size and profile of the protruding part 7 relative to the slot in the frame member 2 is such that the connector cannot rotate therein, but can slide along the slot. The connector 4 can have a bore 8 to pass a bolt or screw therethrough to secure the members 2,3 together.
Patent GB-2349858-A (GB)
Title: Wheel clamp
Inventor: GUSTAFSON THOMAS
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1999-05-12
Abstract: A wheel clamp comprises two arms 1 and 2 that fit around the wheel, the end of arm 2 having a fork or slot into which the end of arm 1 passes and is locked in place by a padlock. Alternatively, the arms may be hollow such that one arm slides inside the other one.
Patent GB-2350686-A (GB)
Title: Battery Capacity Measurement
Inventor: ANBUKU ADNAN
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1999-06-03
Abstract: For obtaining information related to the charge capacity of a battery, the battery is placed in an initially fully charged condition and then subjected to an initial period of discharge during which measurements are made of a variable battery parameter for at least a part of the period (the Coup de Fouet period) during which the battery output voltage initially decreases to a trough voltage and then increases to a plateau voltage.
Patent GB-2352104-A (GB)
Title: Upgrading from a single wavelength to a multi-wavelength optical communications system
Inventor: GOODFELLOW ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: H04B10/2507
Filed: 1999-07-15
Abstract: A method for upgrading an optical communications system; in which the system comprises a plurality of nodes linked by one or more optical paths, each path for the communication of traffic comprising a single optical channel; in which each node comprises add/drop multiplex (ADM) means for adding and dropping signals in electrical form, and conversion means for convening between electrical and optical form signals output by the ADM means for transmission via a first one of the optical paths; and for convening signals received via a second one of the optical paths for input to the ADM means; the method comprising the steps of installing optical demultiplex means for selecting signals received via the second one of the optical paths according to wavelength for input to the ADM means; installing means for converting the signals output by the ADM means into a first stable narrow wavelength band optical signal; and installing optical multiplex means for guiding the first signal into the first optical path and comprising means for allowing one or more further stable narrow wavelength band optical signals having different wavelengths from the first signal to be added and combined with the first signal into the first optical path.
Patent GB-2341117-A (GB)
Title: Dust sampling device
Inventor: CERQUEIRA DA COSTA MARIA DA CO
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 1999-07-19
Abstract: To collect a sample of dust from household or workplace for allergy testing, a filter disc 4, Fig 2, is arranged across a tube 1 which carries a sample container 62 and can be connected to a vacuum cleaner (not shown). The dust sample is deposited on the filter disc 4 and then falls by gravity into the sample container 62 which can be removed for testing of the contents. Alternatively, Fig 4, the tube 1 has a tapering flow channel 121 and a sampling element 132 which is inserted through an access aperture (141) and held in guide members 142. Air drawn in by the vacuum cleaner is accelerated in the flow channel 121 and then deflected around the sampling element 132. Dust is thus deposited by inertia on a filter fabric or medium in cavity 62.