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Patent GB-2325860-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag divider with flexible sleeves
Inventor: YATES GEOFFREY CHARLES
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1997-06-05
Abstract: The divider comprises a generally circular band 10 whose interior is divided up into compartments 13a, 13b by a dividing means, both the band and the dividing means having elongate extensions which form flexible sleeves into which golf clubs are located. The divider may be secured to the interior surface at the open end of a golf bag. The dividing means may be formed of flexible material which may be fabric, the extensions may also be formed of fabric. The dividing means may be secured to the band by sewing and the band may have securing means such as hook and loop fabric attached to it outer periphery for securing to the inner wall of a golf bag.
Patent GB-2313848-A (GB)
Title: Method of making sheet steel.
Inventor: LUNDSTROM ERLAND
IPC: C21D1/673
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: A product (11) of sheet steel is formed in a pair of cooled tools (16,17) when hot and hardened to a martensitic structure when still in the tools so that the tools act as a fixture during the hardening. The steel is kept mild in the areas in which it is to be machined, for example punched. Inserts (20,21) in the tools are used to prevent rapid cooling and thereby a martensitic structure in these areas. The same effect can be obtained by recesses (23,24) in the tools so that there will be a gap between the sheet steel (11) and the tools, or by applying induction heating to some parts in the die.
Patent GB-2324464-A (GB)
Title: Stand integrated tripod riser
Inventor: KENDALL CHARLES SCOTT
IPC: F16M11/32
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: A collapsible stand integrated tripod riser 1 for holding a tripod is provided comprising a portable stand having a tripod riser integrated directly within the top surface 2 of the stand. The stand integrated tripod riser comprises three tripod leg receiving channels 7,8,9 attached to the top surface thereof for receiving the legs of a typical tripod and a recessed centre section 3 which serves as a standing area. At least one of the receiving channels 8,9 pivots, to move from its storage position to an in-use position. Those channels which are fixed 7 may be integral with the top surface 2. Thus, the integrated tripod riser functions both as a standing platform for an individual as well as a support for a tripod. The device can be quickly and easily folded into a collapsed configuration for transport and storage.
Patent GB-2312074-A (GB)
Title: Traffic sign
Inventor: KALLIONPAA VEIJO ENSIO
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1995-12-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a traffic sign all parts of which, the sign portion (1), lugs (3, 4), bolts and mounting post (8), are made of HD polyethylene plastic or an equivalent material that withstands corrosion and temperature variations. The curved surfaces of the sign portion (1) are so pliable that air pressure produced by vehicles will press them inwards, which makes dirt or snow come off them as they revert to their normal position. The actual sign is protected at its edges with a frame. The jacket (2) of the sign portion (1) comprises two identical parts joined to one another and to the mounting post (8) with lugs (3, 4) and bolts (6). A light source can be disposed within the sign portion (1). The mounting post (8) will be most easily deflected at lightening grooves (9).
Patent GB-2320041-A (GB)
Title: Block-type drywall construction
Inventor: FIELDING DAVID W
IPC: E04B2/18
Filed: 1997-12-05
Abstract: A drywall construction simulates a mortared block wall by the use of vertical inserts (10) between abutting end surfaces of blocks in each layer, the inserts having vertical edges (10b) simulating the mortar layer, and one (as shown) or more parts (10a e.g.) which extend across the space between the blocks and into slots in the blocks, thereby aligning and interconnecting the blocks. These inserts are used in conjunction with apertured non-compressible horizontal belts (5) and vertical pins (7), the edges of the belts simulating the horizontal mortar courses. The inserts may be provided with flanges or protrusions which co-operate with holes or grooves in the belt layers to secure the inserts.
Patent GB-2321562-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic welding terminal and joint
Inventor: SHINCHI AKIRA
IPC: H01R4/02
Filed: 1998-01-06
Abstract: A terminal 20 for use in an ultrasonically welded joint has a resilient part 24 which provides bias for the joint. In use, an insulated wire is laid on the terminal, one of which is located in each groove 13 in a connector base 11. A cover 12 is pressed onto the base 11 so that protrusions 14 of the cover enter respective grooves 13. Ultrasonic energy is applied whilst pressing so that the cover 11 is ultrasonically welded to the base, the insulation of the wire melts and the resilient part 24 of each terminal 20 engages conductive cores 8a of the corresponding wire. The resiliency of the contact part 24 maintains contact pressure as the base 11 and the cover 12 shrink upon cooling. The contact may be formed with a resilient arm 24 bent back from the end of a terminal base plate 22 as shown. The contact additionally may have upstanding side-walls (32, figure 3, not shown). Alternatively, resilient arms may be formed from side extensions (45, 46) of the base plate (42) bent over the base plate (figure 5, not shown), or the contact arm (54) may be formed by a small extension of the end or the base plate (52) and be covered by an arm (55,56,57) attached to the base plate. In the latter terminal, the wire is sandwiched between the contact arm and attached arm.
Patent GB-2333698-A (GB)
Title: Castor with variable inclination of swivel axis
Inventor: BASHARAT ABDUL MAJID
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: A castor 6 for eg a supermarket trolley is mounted to the leg 4 of the trolley through a mounting plate 10 and rubber bush 12 whereby, as the weight load on the trolley increases, the bush flexes and the inclination angle α' of the castor swivel axis to the vertical increases. The mounting plates of a pair of such castors may be interconnected by a tie-bar 14 to help equalise the inclination of both axes. Such castors may be used as front and/or rear wheels and a central non-castor wheel may be provided between the pair to increase stability under heavy loading.
Patent GB-2335186-A (GB)
Title: Closure with tamper evident ring
Inventor: ARMSTRONG HUGH
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1998-03-13
Abstract: A screw threaded closure 4 has a frangibly connected tamper evident ring with an inwardly directed lip 10 for resiliently fitting over a container neck clipbead 12, such that when the closure is fully tightened onto a container neck, a portion of the ring other than the lip contacts the clipbead and exerts a radial force thereon. The frangible connections may be short tapering tabs (9 fig 8) with a semi-circular cross-section. The closure may comprise cooperating teeth (24, 25 fig 10) so that the closure can be screwed onto a container neck without breaking the frangible connections. The radial force prevents the ring from "kicking" to one side during removal.
Patent GB-2336953-A (GB)
Title: Deriving power for an electronic apparatus which can be coupled to an electronic unit
Inventor: RUSHINEK EFRAIM
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1998-03-18
Abstract: A GSM data unit 100 can be coupled with a palm-top computer 108 (or a PDA or laptop PC) which has its own power source. The data unit 100 has a battery 112 which can be connected by a switch 110 to an internal power supply line 116 for powering RF unit 102, base band unit 104 and modem 106 (eg. a PCMCIA circuit). On initially coupling the data unit 100 to the computer 108, a changeover switch 124 is in a position connecting low power circuitry within a controller 122 of modem 106 for powering from the power source within computer 108 via an interfacing terminal 128. On sensing the presence of voltage on supply line 126 from computer 108, modem controller 122 tests units 102 and 104. If the units 102, 104 are functioning correctly, the controller 122 closes the power switch 110 and switches the switch 124 to the power line 116 so that the battery 112 is used to supply power to the GSM data unit 100 instead of the source in computer 108. In response to a power down instruction, or in response to the GSM data unit 100 being unplugged from computer 108, a call processor 120 in unit 104 opens switch 110 to prevent further drain from battery 112, and the changeover switch 124 returns to the state in which interfacing terminal 128 is coupled to modem controller 122.
Patent GB-2323685-A (GB)
Title: Control of a microwave oven by sensing temperature or gas level and food weight
Inventor: CHUNG GHONG-MO
IPC: F24C7/02
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: A method of operating a microwave oven uses one or more sensors to monitor the progress of cooking. The sensor may sense the temperature in the cooking chamber S40, or may sense the level of gas emitted from the food. A reference temperature or gas level value is set, and the sensor monitors when the temperature or gas level in the cooking chamber reaches the predetermined reference level S50. Once this occurs, time counting starts S60, and a residual cooking time is defined, which can be a predetermined time or can be calculated from the time elapsed thus far. The food is then further cooked for the residual time, and only when this residual time has elapsed is cooking terminated S70, S80. This prevents undercooking or overcooking. In further embodiments (figures 6 and 8), the foodstuff can be weighed in the oven, and a reference time calculated from this measurement. A maximum and a minimum reference time can also be calculated.
Patent GB-2321761-A (GB)
Title: Head gimbal assembly adapted to reduce unwanted capacitance
Inventor: SHIRAISHI MASASHI
IPC: G11B5/48
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: A head gimbal assembly (HGA) comprises a metal flexure 90, a conductive pattern of lead lines 94a - 94d and an insulating layer 96 disposed between the flexure and lead lines. The flexure under the lead lines is formed in a mesh structure (fig. 11) to reduce the area of overlap and thus the parasitic capacitance formed between the flexure and the conductive pattern. Alternatively holes may be formed through the flexure and through a metal load beam beneath the flexure (fig. 6). Recesses may be formed in the flexure in order to increase the average distance between the flexure and conductive pattern (fig. 8). Furthermore, a magnetic disc unit is disclosed in which the head gimbal assembly is electrically insulated from the unit's grounded housing to reduce the parasitic capacitance between the lead lines and ground.
Patent GB-2336434-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for and method of monitoring a rotating machine
Inventor: POWRIE HONOR
IPC: G01M13/02
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: One or more electrostatic sensors 3 and a tacho generator 2 are provided in a rotating machine 1 such as a gearbox. Signals from the sensors and the tacho generator are processed by a signal processing circuit 6 to monitor for abnormal interaction between plural interacting components of the machine. The signal from the tacho generator may be used by the signal processing circuit to produce a signal which is an average of the electrostatic activity at the interacting components over a number of cycles of the machine. Such an averaged signal will contain enhanced components relating to electrostatic activity relating to the cycle of the machine. The sensors may be arranged to monitor the lubricating fluid of the machine.
Patent GB-2322889-A (GB)
Title: Fluid drilling system
Inventor: TRUEMAN ROBERT
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 1996-12-05
Abstract: A self-advancing drilling system comprising a drilling apparatus having at least one leading fluid cutting nozzle, means on the drilling apparatus to provide forward movement to the drilling apparatus, the drilling system further comprising a drill string formed from a recoverable flexible hose.
Patent GB-2328117-A (GB)
Title: Least cost routing
Inventor: HILSENRATH MICHAEL
IPC: H04Q3/66
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: Telephone calls are routed by means of a routing device (3) which prefixes user generated call numbers with a prefix code which determines a network connection route and provides billing and customer identification information. The device determines the preferred route by addressing a look up table (134, 135) which is periodically updated with updating information transmitted via radio broadcast from a control centre (7). The device may be a stand alone device (100) connected intermediate a telephone and a local exchange connection or may be formed unitarily with a telephone (101), facsimile machine (102) or mobile telephone (120). The broadcast updating information is transmitted by a message pager transmitting system during off peak message handling times. The device is provided with two memory areas for first and second look up tables (134, 135) so that one of the tables remains addressable while the other one of the tables is being updated with updating information, the most recently updated table being subsequently used as a decision table.
Patent GB-2329003-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic valve
Inventor: BEN-SHALOM ZVI
IPC: F16K31/08
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: A fluid flow control valve (10) which includes a fluid flow conduit with one or more fluid inlets (12) and one or more fluid outlets (13), and with one or more discrete magnetic elements (14) located within the conduit that are positioned by means of a number of selectably activated electromagnets (15) located in association with the conduit. The magnetic element (14) can preferably be positioned either to close fluid flow by engaging a predetermined fluid inlet (12) or outlet (13) thereby to block fluid flow therethrough or to open fluid flow by not blocking fluid flow therethrough.
Patent GB-2344101-A (GB)
Title: Time indicator for packaging closures
Inventor: TAYLOR BRENT LEE
IPC: B65D79/02
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: A closure for a container comprises timing means and means for generating an audible or visible warning signal when the timing means indicates that a predetermined time interval has elapsed from the occurrence of a trigger event. The trigger event may be the first sealing of the container by a manufacturer to signal a "best before" date or the first opening of the container by a user to signal a "use after opening" date. In one embodiment, a first compartment 26 of the closure contains a first material 30 and a second compartment 28 contains a second material 32 with a seal 24 between the first and second compartments 26,28, which is broken when the trigger event occurs. The warning signal is a visible signal generated as a result of contact between the first and second materials. Alternatively, the timing and signalling means may be electronic.
Patent GB-2331640-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for the modulation of the intensity of fluorescent lamps
Inventor: HOLZER WALTER
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: The invention describes a method for the modulation of the light intensity of fluorescent lamps via the supply main by modification of the form and/or the amplitude of the power supply provided. An electronic control element, provided as a component of the logical circuit, temporarily blocks current flow after at least every second zero-crossing of the voltage, dependent upon time and/or voltage. Blocking of the current flow occurs only during the time period in which there is no flow of charging current for the downstream direct-current mains supply circuit. The advantage thus obtained is that the control pulses for the logical circuit do not influence the electric current flowing through the fluorescent lamps.
Patent GB-2335996-A (GB)
Title: Opaque developing composition for black and white photographic elements
Inventor: FITTERMAN ALAN SHAEL
IPC: G03C1/46
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: Black-and-white elements, such as radiographic films, can be processed in room light by using a developing composition which includes a particulate opacifying agent, such as carbon black. Processing is carried out by processing the exposed element using a two-stage process in the same processing container. In the first stage, development is initiated with an opaque developing composition having a pH of from 10 to 12.5, and comprising an appropriate black-and-white developing agent in a concentration of from 0.1 to 0.5 mol/I, opacifying agent, and a sulfite at from 0.1 to 0.7 mol/l. After an appropriate time, a fixing agent (other than a sulfite) is introduced into the processing container to begin simultaneous development and fixing. The entire process in quite rapid, that is less than 90 seconds.
Patent GB-2342739-A (GB)
Title: Memory address checking within a solid state memory device
Inventor: HARRIS JEREMY
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 1999-07-09
Abstract: An integrated solid state memory device 22 (and Fig. 8) includes addressable memory locations 33, and receives an address identifying at least one memory location, and associated verification information (e.g. parity or error correcting information). Within the device, decoding logic 31, 32 decodes the received address, and verification logic 30 verifies the received address. The verification logic can be configured to prevent access to, or modification of, the memory locations, and/or prevent output of the content of an addressed memory location, where address verification is negative, under which circumstances an error signal can be generated and used to report a fault to the memory controller (20, Fig. 2) and/or processor (12, Fig. 1), or to cause a retry of the addressing operation. The address verification can be performed at memory bank level if the device includes separate memory banks (Fig. 7). The verification logic 30 can also verify data supplied to the data buffer 39. Provision of address verification within the memory device enables the detection of errors which might develop between a memory controller (20, Fig. 2) and the device. The operating limits of a system can also be checked, as bus and memory access speeds increase.
Patent GB-2352310-A (GB)
Title: Status management and display system
Inventor: KINNEEN GERARD
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 1999-07-22
Abstract: A status management system comprises: display means which display data; and processing means which process data and which control the display means to display the processed data in the form of a grid or matrix of two variables in which an interstice 16 of the grid or matrix is divided into a plurality of display areas A-E each providing a display of a respective attribute of a combination of the two variables identified by the interstice. The system can be used in e.g. stock market trading, a design studio, or an advertising agency. Areas A-E may be differently coloured.
Patent GB-2337436-A (GB)
Title: Computer display system for displaying a sequence of video images
Inventor: LIVESLEY RAYMOND MALCOLM
IPC: G09G5/14
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: A computer display system for displaying a sequence of video images in at least a portion of a graphic display comprises means for receiving the sequence of video images. The images may be from either an external source or from a program running on a computer. A set of data defines a predetermined size and position of the portion of the graphic display in which the video images are to be displayed. Video images are inserted into the thus defined portion. Furthermore, the data defining the size and position of the portion for graphic display can be selectively intercepted and modified thereby changing the position and size of the portion of the display into which the video images are inserted. In one embodiment video images are primarily displayed in a first mode. Changes in video image data as monitored to determine when playback of the sequence of images commences or ceases. Playback switches to a second mode of display in response to commencement of playback and then reverts to the first mode of display in response to termination of playback of a sequence of video images.
Patent GB-2354125-A (GB)
Title: A TDMA transmitter with feedback power control loop offset compensation
Inventor: OLSSON TORBJORN
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 1999-09-09
Abstract: The power supply current in transmitter amplifier 12 is controlled by a loop comprising current sensor amplifier 16, subtraction circuit 6, filter 8 and amplifier 10. The power control input signal 2 signal is compared also 22 with a reference level 24. When the input 2 is below the reference level, an offset compensation value for the current sensing amplifier 16 is stored by an adjusting circuit 18, which holds this value constant when the input is above the reference level.
Patent GB-2357611-A (GB)
Title: Electronic location tag
Inventor: MCCALL COLIN DAVID
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: An electronic location tag 302 comprises stored data which includes an identifier. The data is transmitted to an attached data processing system 101 through an interface. The attached data processing system 101 is adapted to initiate a security action responsive to receiving the identifier. The electronic location tag 302 is adapted to be physically attached to the environment surrounding the tag.
Patent GB-2349169-A (GB)
Title: Transit retainers for furniture
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANK
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A drawer is adapted to be retained against movement with respect to a frame by means of clip (8) comprising spaced jaws (12,13) for releasable co-operation with a drawer front component (2) and a component (7) of the frame located parallel to the front component. The clip (8) holds the drawer against movement during transportation and the clip (8) can be removed by a simple manual operation, leaving the drawer ready for use.
Patent HU-T69896-A (HU)
Title: Suction lawn mower with sucking air flow generator
Inventor: POSCH LEOPOLD
IPC: A01G3/06
Filed: 1992-12-16
Abstract: A suction lawn mower has a sucking air flow generator for sucking-in grass blades (14) through an inlet (16) arranged in the housing. The inlet (16) is oriented at an adjustable angle of up to 80 DEG  in relation to the normal growth direction of the grass blades (14), ensuring an in-depth action of the sucking air flow and allowing grass blades especially in the area of walls, tree trunks and posts (1) on the roadside to be sucked-in and cut down. The invention may be used as an appliance in itself or as an accessory appliance for conventional lawn mowers.
Patent HU-T72283-A (HU)
Title: Railway rail fastening clip
Inventor: BROWN TREVOR PAUL
IPC: E01B9/48
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB92/02359 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 11, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 11, 1994 PCT Filed Dec. 18, 1992 PCT Pub. No. W093/12296 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 24, 1994.A railway rail fastening clip (1) suitable for holding down a railway rail (2) is formed from a rod of resilient material bent so as to be approximately M-shaped in plan, the clip (1) being such that, when it is bearing on the flange of a rail (2), the longitudinal axis of a part (14) thereof, which interconnects inner legs (13, 15) of the M, lies in a reference plane which is substantially parallel, but not identical, to a plane containing the longitudinal axes of outer legs (11, 17) of the M. Such clips (1) are used with an anchoring device (5), which, as the clip (1) is installed therein, deflects the outer legs (11, 17) downwardly with respect to the inner legs (13, 15), so as to place the clip under stress.