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Patent GB-2297999-A (GB)
Title: Fastening for watch strap
Inventor: YAMAMOTO AKIO
IPC: A44C5/10
Filed: 1996-02-13
Abstract: A mechanism for connecting ornamental parts of wrist watches that permit easily connecting and disconnecting ornamental parts without using any special tool and without marring the appearance of wrist watches. A stepped pin is inserted in a larger-diameter bore of a cocoon-shaped ring fitted in an end piece and a bore in a watch casing. Then, a smaller-diameter part of the stepped pin is moved into a smaller-diameter bore by pulling the watch casing and a band longitudinally. With the stepped pin thus securely held in place, the watch casing and band are firmly connected.
Patent GB-2299107-A (GB)
Title: Well jar accelerator with expansion chamber
Inventor: CHANCEY ROGER D
IPC: E21B31/113
Filed: 1996-02-29
Abstract: A hydraulic well jar accelerator used in a fishing string in conjunction with a well jar includes inner and outer cylindrical assemblies 10, 12 movable longitudinally relative to each other and having an annular space A between the cylindrical assemblies. An annular seal 15 and an expansion sleeve 18 disposed between the cylindrical assemblies are longitudinally spaced relative one another to form an annular liquid chamber L in the annular space. The annular liquid chamber L confines a hydraulic operating fluid. The volume of the annular liquid chamber can be adjusted by spring-loading the expansion sleeve 18 without relative longitudinal movement of the inner and outer assemblies. The annular liquid chamber L is operatively segregated into a main liquid chamber 14 and an expansion liquid chamber 17. An annular seal body 16 and an annular piston 40 are disposed between the cylindrical assemblies in the annular liquid chamber. The seal body 16 has a first end surface 16e which is spaced from a first end surface 40j of the piston 40 when in the non-tensioned or unloaded position of the accelerator which allows for the thermal expansion of the liquid in main chamber 14 into expansion chamber 17. When the accelerator is loaded the surfaces 16e and 40j contact each other to isolate the chambers 14, 17.
Patent GB-2313403-A (GB)
Title: Stays
Inventor: FRATTOLILLO PETER EDWARD
IPC: E05D15/44
Filed: 1996-05-21
Abstract: A fixing arm 8 extending perpendicular to a vent arm 3 of a stay is movable with respect to the vent arm in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vent arm. The fixing arm provides additional strength to a vent mounted on the vent arm 3, without hindering the process of installation of the vent in a fixed frame.
Patent GB-2308521-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive noise cancellation apparatus cancels turbulence-induced noise
Inventor: MASSIE STEVEN DAVID
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 1996-08-27
Abstract: Apparatus for cancelling unwanted noise due to turbulent fluid flow past an acoustic sensor is disclosed. A plurality of sensors 8, 10, 12 are connected to an adaptive noise cancellation system. The cancellation system comprises a summator means 18, an input to which is connected to one of the sensors 10, and the remainder of the sensors 10, 12 are connected to inputs to the summator means 18 via controllable filter means 14, 16 which operate to delay and shift the respective monitored signals representative of each of the signals detected by the sensors 10, 12, such that a summation signal provided at an output of the summator means 18 is substantially devoid of noise. A restoring controllable filter 24, connected to the output of the summator means 18, operates to restore the frequency response of the summation signal, thereby providing an output signal devoid of turbulence-induced noise and representative of a wanted signal detected by the sensors 8, 10, 12. This apparatus can be applied to acoustic sensors in pipes or ducts, or mounted on vehicles or aircraft, and sonar sensors underneath ships or towed arrays, or mounted on submarines.
Patent GB-2306645-A (GB)
Title: Determining acid value of oilseed
Inventor: TURYAN YAAKOV I
IPC: G01N33/03
Filed: 1996-10-09
Abstract: Comminuted oilseed is added to a reagent A comprising a tertiary amine, water, alcohol and hydrocarbon, then the mixture agitated and reagent B comprising a strong acid, an inorganic salt and water added to take up the free fatty acids in the oilseed into the hydrocarbon phase. An aliquot is taken from this phase to determine the acid value of the oilseed conventionally. Tertiary amine may be triethanolamine, the alcohol can be isopropanol, the acid may be sulphuric and the hydrocarbon is e.g. heptane.
Patent GB-2307909-A (GB)
Title: Glazed ceramic fibre materials
Inventor: YOUNG ANTHONY
IPC: C04B41/52
Filed: 1996-12-06
Abstract: The surface of a body of low density ceramic fibre material has a ceramic glaze applied thereto. Before application of the glaze, the surface is consolidated, e.g. by vacuum-forming and/or by the application of a coating of a colloidal silicate binder, which may also partially permeate the ceramic body. The body may constitute part of fireplace surround.
Patent GB-2308810-A (GB)
Title: Composition for combatting dehydration
Inventor: RANKIN STEWART
IPC: A23L1/304
Filed: 1996-12-27
Abstract: An analgesic free composition soluble in water to form a product for rehydrating or preventing dehydration of an individual, wherein the composition comprises, (percentage/dry weight):   Glucose 10 - 70% Sucrose 1 - 50%  Fructose 1 - 60%  Sodium Chloride 0.5 - 5% Potassium Chloride 0.1 - 2%  Potassium Sorbate 0.1 - 2%  Citric Acid (anhydrous) 0.5 - 10%  Ascorbic Acid 0.05 - 2%  The composition can be used to prevent hangovers or used to treat dehydration arising from physical exertion or diarrhoea.
Patent GB-2313083-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic device
Inventor: RAWSON FRANCIS FREDERICK HAMIL
IPC: B26D7/08
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: An ultrasonic device comprises a source 12 of ultrasonic vibrations having an operative face 14 and at least one tool (16 fig 2) having an operative edge 20. Securing means 24 are provided to secure the tool 16 to the source 12, the securing means comprises an elongate threaded member 24 which may be threadedly secured to both the tool 16 and the source 12. The two ends 24a, 24b of the threaded member are oppositely threaded. Rotation of "spanner flats" 25 on the threaded member adjusts the separation between tool and source. When at the desired separation the threaded member is locked to the tool and source by means of nuts 28a, 28b. This adjustment enables the tool to be tuned to the correct frequency.
Patent GB-2315107-A (GB)
Title: Insulating pipe support
Inventor: BOWMER JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F16L59/135
Filed: 1997-07-04
Abstract: The support has a cradle 1 with spaced semi-cylindrical bearing surfaces 5 for the pipe and a cap (2) with matching surfaces 5 to provide pipe encirclement, with insulation 8 in the recesses 7 between the surfaces. The cradle 1 and cap 2 are fastened together by straps 13, one at each end, in recesses 6. The cradle 1 is integrally moulded with a hollow base 9 that does not interfere with the straps 13, the base being mounted on a support plate 10. The cradle 1 and cap 2 are of moulded fibre reinforced plastics.
Patent GB-2316170-A (GB)
Title: The detection of volatile substances
Inventor: RAYBONE DAVID
IPC: G01N27/64
Filed: 1997-07-22
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the presence of volatile substances in a gaseous medium, including means for producing within a sensor chamber a localised electric field the energy density of which is sufficient to excite the gaseous medium to a plasma condition, and means for detecting changes in a parameter of the plasma due to the presence of the volatile substances in the gaseous medium. A gaseous medium flows through a chamber 101 where it is irradiated (e.g. by microwaves) to excite it into a plasma state. Optical emissions from the plasma are detected through optical ports 107 to give an indication of the presence of any volatile substances (e.g. organic compounds) in the medium. Alternatively, the indication may be derived from a measurement of the plasma temperature or the efficiency of the coupling of the exciting radiation into the plasma.
Patent GB-2315571-A (GB)
Title: I.C. engine idle speed control
Inventor: KAMIMARU SHINJI
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 1997-07-21
Abstract: During idling of an internal combustion engine, when there is a difference between an actual engine speed and a target idle speed which is preset in accordance with an engine load, the opening and closing timings of an electromagnetically actuated intake and/or exhaust valve 34,42 of the engine are changed in accordance with the difference between the actual engine speed and the target idle speed to change an intake air flow sucked into the engine. Therefore, it is not required to provide any apparatus, such as an ISC valve, provided in the inlet tract in conventional systems, and it is possible to quickly adjust the engine speed so as to be equal to the target idle speed.
Patent GB-2321946-A (GB)
Title: Shaft eccentric release tool
Inventor: BORNHORST JOHN B
IPC: B30B1/26
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: A tool for releasing the interference fit of an infinitely adjustable eccentric 30 mounted on a shaft having an axial bore 20 and radial bores 22. The tool comprises a rod 52 having end seals (62 Fig. 3), a threaded seal (54, Fig. 2) at the other end and a fluid passageway (56). The tool is inserted in the shaft axial bore and the seals (62) divide the bore into two portions, the portion in which the rod lies being hydraulically pressurised by pump (60). Radial bores 22 communicate pressure to the eccentric seats and release the connection. Also disclosed is a method for adjusting an eccentric using the tool involving insertion, pressurisation, rotation of the eccentric and then depressurisation.
Patent GB-2316747-A (GB)
Title: A measuring device for use in the game of golf
Inventor: MONEY ARTHUR GODFREY
IPC: A63B67/06
Filed: 1997-08-20
Abstract: A measuring device, for use in the game of golf, comprises two or more elongate rigid tubular elements 10, 11, 12 which are slidable one within another so as to be telescopically extendable. The elements are marked with a longitudinal measuring scale (27, 28, 29 fig 4) having units which correspond to the diameter of a standard golf ball. The device is used to ascertain whether a ball is a "gimme", i.e. whether it is within a previously agreed distance from the hole so that the player is not required actually to putt the ball into the hole. In use, a player sets the device to the previously agreed length and then offers the device up to the space between the hole 31 and the ball 30.
Patent GB-2317968-A (GB)
Title: Photodynamic endoscopic diagnosis of tumor with fluorescence anti fading filter
Inventor: ZANGER ULF
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 1997-09-09
Abstract: Photodynamic endoscopic diagnosis of human or animal tumor tissue with a marker substance capable of flourescence and with an endoscope 3 and a light source 1 uses means 2 to guide light from the light source 1 via an endoscope 3 to the diagnosis location in each case in one of at least two selectable spectral regions, that is in a white light region and in a region with blue-violet light, in order thus in each case to be able to carry out a visual examination with white light and stimulate a marker substance deposited in any tumor tissue to fluoresce. The means for selecting the light comprises an anti-fading filter 8b which can be pivoted into the beam path of the white stimulation light on examination with white light and which filters out light, lying in spectral region stimulating fluorescence, from the white light. This anti-fading filter, together with other colour filters eg. blue stimulation light transmitting filter 8a and contrast filter 8c may be mounted on a pivoting wing 9 which can be selectively pivoted by the examining surgeon into the light path between the light source 1 and the light guide cable 2, the pivoting wing being movable by pivoting device 10.
Patent GB-2319924-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker housing for video display appliance
Inventor: JEON CHANG WOOK
IPC: H04N5/64
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: A loudspeaker housing for a video display appliance includes a front housing 2, to which loudspeaker 6 is engaged, and a rear housing 4. The front housing has a main channel 10 and a pair of subsidiary channels 12 and 14. The loudspeaker 6 is coupled to the main channel 10. The rear housing has at least two ducts 8 and 9 for collecting sound energy produced rearwardly from the loudspeaker 6 and guide this sound energy to the subsidiary channels 12 & 14 of the front the housing. One end of each duct is inserted into the respective subsidiary channel of the front housing, the other end of each duct is open and positioned within the rear housing. Each subsidiary channel of the front housing and the respective duct form an acoustic horn so that the sound produced rearwardly from the loudspeaker is resonated at a prescribed frequency to enhance the bass resonance.
Patent GB-2334826-A (GB)
Title: Mounting control apparatus on an electric motor
Inventor: DREESEN DIRK STEPHAAN
IPC: H02K11/02
Filed: 1998-02-27
Abstract: Control apparatus (20) comprising an electric motor (22) having a stator (28); and a power control module (24) for supplying controlled power to the electric motor and having a switching device (30); wherein the power control module is mounted on the electric motor with the switching device mounted on the stator. Reduces wiring complexity and removes need for a separate heatsink for the switching device. Also reduces the emitted electromagnetic energy.
Patent GB-2335781-A (GB)
Title: Method of selection of audio samples
Inventor: ARBITER JOHN
IPC: G07F17/16
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting an audio sample or a MIDI file from a plurality of audio samples and/or MIDI files. The samples and files are stored in a digitised format and indexed according to one or more fields. A user then selects one or more fields from the index and selects a sample from the selected field. The selected sample is then played back so that the user can listen to the selection.
Patent GB-2323823-A (GB)
Title: Hub unit for supporting a vehicle wheel
Inventor: SAWAI HIROYUKI
IPC: F16C43/04
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: An inner ring 3, carrying a raceway 11, is retained on the inner end of a wheel hub shaft 2 and in axial abutment with a shoulder 24 by using an oscillating press 15 to plastically deform a cylindrical portion 8a on the shaft to form a caulked portion 9a which reduces in thickness from its base to its free end. Prior to deformation the cylindrical portion has an inner wall 13 tapering at an angle of about 20, and during deformation the inner ring 3 is held by a pressure piece 14. An outer ring (4, Fig.1) supports the hub shaft via bearing balls 5 and is attachable to the suspension system of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2337317-A (GB)
Title: Variable flow orifice valve assembly
Inventor: KOZINSKI RICHARD C
IPC: F16K17/30
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: In a valve assembly, a valving member 136 is situated generally in the path of flow of a fluid which varies in pressure and urges the valving member in generally the same direction as the flow of the fluid; a spring 210 is shown resiliently resisting the movement of the valving member by the flow of fluid; as the valving member is urged in the direction of the flow of the fluid the valving member reduces the effective flow area of the valve assembly through which area the fluid is to flow; the valve assembly features low hysteresis, resistance to plugging by debris in system, is flow sensitive activating at higher pressure differential as flow is increased and it may incorporate a fail safe feature reopening in case of spring failure; flow noise attenuation is also a feature.
Patent GB-2325746-A (GB)
Title: Membrane seat weight sensor
Inventor: STANLEY JAMES GREG
IPC: H01H3/14
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A membrane weight sensor incorporates a plurality of membrane switch elements, each characterized by a distinct activation force threshold determined by the effective diameter and activation travel distance of the associated membrane. A plurality of membrane switch elements is incorporated into a single membrane switch pad. The membrane switch pad is aligned with a pair of first and second plates, one of which incorporates a plurality of protrusions, each operatively coupled to a different membrane switch element for purposes of deflecting the associated membrane. The signals from each of the associated switch elements are encoded and combined so as to form a single analog output signal having a plurality of discrete levels indicative of the amount of force applied to the membrane weight sensor.
Patent GB-2345877-A (GB)
Title: Composite moulding method
Inventor: SUTER GEOFFREY MICHAEL
IPC: B29C51/08
Filed: 1999-01-23
Abstract: A cured component is made from laminated pre-preg by hot compression moulding in which a pre-form of the component 16 is separated from the mould surface by a film (17, 18) of polyamide or other thermoplastic material. The polyamide is incorporated into the component as the outer surface thereof.
Patent GB-2335979-A (GB)
Title: Detection of disk-shaped objects in a cassette
Inventor: HAHN BURKHARD
IPC: H01L21/68
Filed: 1999-03-23
Abstract: The presence and the position of disk-shaped objects, preferably semiconductor wafers, in a cassette are detected regardless of their orientation or any discontinuity in their edge region by detecting light reflected at the edges (31) of the objects using at least two rows of light sources (11) arranged parallel to the cassette shelves (22). An objective lens (13) is arranged between the light sources (11) so that a plurality of shelves are simultaneously imaged on the sensor unit (12), which extends perpendicular to the cassette shelves (22), such that an elongated edge area, that is greater than the irregularity present in the illuminated portion, is imaged onto the sensor.
Patent GB-2348945-A (GB)
Title: Control of micro-organisms in hot water supply systems
Inventor: STAMMERS DOUGLAS R
IPC: C02F1/461
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: To prevent the growth of microorganisms eg legionella bacteria in hot water supply systems, pasteurised hot water is delivered to a reduced temperature zone 11, including a supply leg 14, draw-off points 16 and a return leg 18, through which the water is constantly recirculated; and a microbiological growth-inhibiting dosing agent is added, at 24, to the return leg. The dosing agent may be chlorine dioxide, or copper or silver ions from an electrolytic ion generator 24. The recirculated water in the reduced temperature zone 11 is maintained at a sufficient concentration of dosing agent. At times of demand, the water in the circuit is replenished with pasteurised hot water from source 20, and with cold water via line 28.
Patent GB-2338628-A (GB)
Title: Maximum transition run length code
Inventor: TSANG KINHING PAUL
IPC: H03M7/14
Filed: 1998-03-31
Abstract: An encoder (150) and a method of encoding successive data words (152) into successive code words (153, 180, 181, 182) having alternating code word lengths (260, 262). Each code word (153, 180, 181, 182) has a plurality of bit locations. A first maximum transition run constraint (M) is imposed on a first set of the bit locations, wherein each bit location in the first set is spaced S (266) bit locations apart from one another, and S (266) is an integer greater than one. A second maximum transition run constraint (N), which is different than the first maximum transition run constraint, is imposed on a second set of the bit locations, wherein the second set comprises each of the bit locations that are not in the first set. The alternating code word lengths (260, 262) and the value of S (266) are defined such that corresponding bit locations in successive code words (153, 180, 181, 182) have the same maximum transition run constraint.
Patent GB-191510976-A (GB)
IPC: F16D21/02
Abstract: 10,976. Williams, E. July 28. Turning; driving machines. - In leveroperated cone clutches for use with lathes, milling-machines, &c., and shown applied to a lathe, plates e secured to the shaft b carry levers f secured at one end to an extension g of a spring - operated clutch cone c and bearing at the other end on a conical operating collar j. The collar j may carry claw teeth adapted to engage similar teeth on a loose driving-wheel m so that, when the claw clutch is in engagement, the cone c is out of engagement with the pulley a. Gear-wheels o on the pulley may engage any other parts of the headstock mechanism.
Patent HU-T65675-A (HU)
Title: Improved inhibitors of thrombin
Inventor: MARAGANORE JOHN M
IPC: C07K7/08
Filed: 1992-02-03
Abstract: This invention relates to coating invasive devies with novel biologically active molecules which bind to and inhibit thrombin. These molecules comprise a catalytic site directed moiety (CSDM) of the formula:   <IMAGE>   wherein X is hydrogen or is characterized by a backbone chain consisting of from 1 to 100 atoms; R1 is selected from the group consisting of unsubstituted, mono-substituted, di-substituted and tri-substituted saturated ring structures; R2 is a bond or is characterized by a backbone chain consisting of from 1 to 5 atoms; R3 is a bond or is characterized by a backbone chain consisting of from 1 to 3 atoms; R4 is any amino acid; R5 is any L-amino acid which comprises a guanidinium- or amino-containing side chain group; R6 is a non-amide bond; and Y is characterized by a backbone chain consisting of from 1 to 9 atoms; or the formula:   <IMAGE>   wherein R1' is selected from the group consisting of unsubstituted, mono-substituted, di-substituted and tri-substituted ring structures; R4' is any amino acid comprising a side chain group characterized by the capacity to accept a hydrogen bond at a pH of between about 5.5 and 9.5; and X, R2, R3, R5, R6 and Y are defined as above. Preferred thrombin inhibitors are further characterized by a anion binding exosite associating domain (ABEAM) and a linker portion of between 18  ANGSTROM  and 42  ANGSTROM  in length which connects the Y to the ABEAM.
Patent HU-T64937-A (HU)
Title: Method for producing monomeric terephthalic acid diesters and dioles from polyesters
Inventor: HERTENSTEIN ULRICH
IPC: B01J31/04
Filed: 1993-08-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of terephthalic diesters and diols from polyesters. The process comprises depolymerization of the polyester in the presence of transesterification catalysts for said polyester and in the presence of an ester and subsequent transesterification of the reaction mixture to give the terephthalic diester by reaction with a monohydric alcohol. The novel process allows the starting components of polyesters to be recovered rapidly and under mild reaction conditions.
Patent HU-T70258-A (HU)
Title: Reconstituted human antibody against interleukin 6 receptor
Inventor: TSUCHIYA MASAYUKI
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 1992-04-24
Abstract: A reconstituted human antibody against a human interleukin 6 receptor (IL-6R), which is composed of: (A) an L chain composed of (1) the C region of a human L chain and (2) the V region of an L chain comprising the framework region (FR) of a human L chain and the complementarity-determining region (CDR) of the L chain of a mouse monoclonal antibody against a human IL-6R, and (B) an H chain composed of (1) the C region of a human H chain and (2) the V region of an H chain comprising the FR of a human H chain and the CDR of the H chain of a mouse monoclonal antibody against a human IL-6R. Since most of the reconstituted human antibody originates in human antibodies and the CDR is lowly antigenic, this antibody is lowly antigenic against human and hence prospective as a therapeutic agent.   <IMAGE>