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Patent CH-523844-A (CH)
Title: Yarn monitor - with tilting yarn bracket
Inventor: ERNST DIETIKER
IPC: B65H63/028
Filed: 1971-07-16
Abstract: Yarn monitoring device, e.g. for detecting yarn breakage, with a yarn bracket for use on textile machines, partic. bobbin winding machines, of the type in which the yarn bracket can tilt under its own weight from its yarn-sensing working position on the occurrence of yarn break to switch-operating position, with the improvement whereby a tipping device is mounted on one end of the yarn bracket and comprises a closed hollow cylinder, in which, depending on its position, a weight element can move freely, for promoting the pivoting motion of the bracket into its switching position.
Patent FR-139862-A (FR)
IPC: A63C9/00
Abstract: This safety ski binding with incorporated boot-supporting pivoting plate comprises for supporting the ski boot a pivoting plate adapted to rotate about a pivot member rigid with the ski and provided with boot retaining means, preferably at both toe and heel ends of the boot. These boot retaining means are movably mounted on said plate and held in their operative position in a predetermined area or amplitude of the permissible pivoting movement of the plate, any overstepping of said area or amplitude being attended by a release of the boot. To this end, a feeler connected to the retaining means engages an abutment member rigid with the ski and disposed beneath the pivoting plate, and resilient means reacting between the pivoting plate and the ski produce at least in said area an essentially constant antagonistic torque, said retaining means being slidably mounted along the longitudinal median line of said supporting plate and responsive to spring means constantly urging said feeler for engagement with the control surface of said abutment member so that, in case of release, said retaining means are moved away from the relevant boot end.
Patent GB-2344588-A (GB)
Title: 1H-4(5)-substituted imidazole derivatives their preparation and their use as histamine H 3 receptor ligands
Inventor: TOZER MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: C07D233/54
Filed: 1998-07-14
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R<SP>1</SP> is selected from C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>6</SB> alkyl, C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>6</SB> alkoxy, C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>6</SB> alkylthio, carboxy, carboxy (C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>6</SB>)alkyl, formyl, C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>6</SB> alkylcarbonyl, C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>6</SB> alkylcarbonylalkoxy, nitro, trihalomethyl, hydroxy, amino, C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>6</SB> alkylamino, di(C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>6</SB> alkyl)amino, aryl, C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>6</SB> alkylaryl, halo, sulfamoyl and cyano: R<SP>2</SP> is C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>20</SB> hydrocarbylene, in which one or more hydrogen atoms may be replaced by halogen atoms and up to 6 carbon atoms may be replaced by oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atoms, provided that R<SB>2</SB> does not contain a -O-O- group, and provided also that the atom in R<SP>2</SP> which is linked to the -SO<SB>2</SB>- moiety is a carbon atom; R<SP>3</SP> is hydrogen or C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>15</SB> hydrocarbyl, in which one or more hydrogen atoms may be replaced by halogen atoms and up to 3 carbon atoms may be replaced by oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atoms, provided that R<SP>3</SP> does not contain a -O-O- group; X is a bond or NR<SP>4</SP>- , wherein R<SP>4</SP> is hydrogen or non-aromatic C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>5</SB> hydrocarbyl (in which one or more hydrogen atoms may be replaced by halogen atoms and up to 2 carbon atoms may be replaced by oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atoms, provided that R<SP>4</SP> does not contain a -O-O- group), aryl(C<SB>1</SB> to C<SB>3</SB>)alkyl or R<SP>4</SP> represents a bond to R<SP>2</SP>; and a is from 0 to 2, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful as histamine H<SB>3</SB> receptor ligands.
Patent GB-2345962-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optic sampling probe
Inventor: TORIYAMA NORIYUKI
IPC: G01R31/302
Filed: 2000-01-18
Abstract: An electro-optic probe is used for observing a waveform of a test signal in a test object such as an IC wafer (<B>10</B>) based on the change of the polarisation state of a light pulse in an electro-optic crystal caused by the electric field generated by the test signal. The electro-optic sampling probe comprises an electro-optic crystal assembly (<B>1</B>) having a stopper portion at its upper part, a supporting arrangement for the crystal assembly (<B>2</B>), capable of supporting the crystal without being permanently attached to it, which allows limited vertical movement of the assembly, and a driving arrangement (<B>12a</B> & <B>12b</B>) to which the support is attached, for rectilinearly moving the crystal along the direction of an optical axis. Different options for a driving arrangement are given, including a lever, rack and pinion, motor and feed screw and an eccentric cam.
Patent GB-2350710-A (GB)
Title: System and method for private messaging commentary
Inventor: SHAFFER SHMUEL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2000-02-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to private messaging commentary. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sender can send a message to an approving party for approval. The sender may select various options 400 for sending the message. Examples of options include automatically sending the message to the intended recipients if the message is approved; accepting changes and automatically sending the message to the intended recipients after changes have been made by the approving party, sending the changed message back to the sender if the message has been changed by the approving party; setting a timer and sending the message back to the sender if the timer expires; and sending the message to the intended recipients if the timer expires.
Patent GB-2346523-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for controlling access to a service over a communications system
Inventor: SLABY JOHN
IPC: H04L12/14
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: Apparatus for accessing a service over a communication network comprises an interface for connection to a communication line of the network, a memory for storing a unique serial number and configuration data, and a processor for controlling the interface to communicate with a remote configuration system when the apparatus is first connected to the communication line and to then transmit the unique serial number. Configuration data is received from the remote configuration system and stored in the memory. The apparatus is then reinitialised to use the configuration data for future communications to access a service over the network.
Patent GB-2364258-A (GB)
Title: Reaction station with reactor vessel support
Inventor: SIMCOCK STUART JOHN
IPC: C40B60/14
Filed: 2000-07-01
Abstract: A chemistry reaction station 11 has a base unit 12 with a heater block 13 having a plurality of recesses 14 for reaction vessels 1. The vessels are releasably held in fixed position relative to the block by a mounting 16, which also includes mounting facilities for an accessory used in the reaction. As described, each vessel 1 is a closed bottom glass tube having an integral condenser 4 and a ground glass connector (3, Fig 1) at the top. The mounting also has a support 22 for a nitrogen supply manifold, a support 27 for nitrogen bubblers 28, and a manifold 29 for supplying and withdrawing cooling fluid to the condensers. The mounting is held by screws 18-20 and can be removed as a whole from the block, together with the vessels it supports. The block may include magnetic stirring means.
Patent GB-2379473-A (GB)
Title: Window opening pole
Inventor: MILES PAUL ROY
IPC: B25J1/04
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: A rod, pole or bar for opening windows which are out of reach has an elongate pole 4 with handles 3 at one end. At the other end, which is to engage the window catch mechanism, is an oval head 1 with fingers 2 either side to engage a window handle/latch lock button. In use, the oval head slides over the window handle/latch and the pole rotated to unlatch the window. The pole may be made from plastic or carbon fibre.
Patent GB-2363841-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cooling oil and/or for bringing it to a specific temperature
Inventor: OLESCHER ERWIN
IPC: F28F27/02
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: An apparatus for bringing oil such as gear oil to a specific temperature comprises a heat exchanger 14 through which the oil flows and to which cooled and/or hot coolant of an internal combustion engine can be supplied by way of at least one valve with which a thermostatic working member 22 around which the oil flows is associated, and a component 10 is provided which can be fitted in the manner of a flange to the heat exchanger 14 and which contains an oil duct 18 which can be connected to an oil outlet of the heat exchanger 14 and in which is arranged a housing 21 of the thermostatic member 22, the working piston 26 of which is connected to a valve 27, 28 which is accommodated in the component 10 and which is arranged between at least one inlet 29 for coolant and an entrance 37 to the heat exchanger 14.The thermostatic working member 22 may have a first valve 27, 28 and a second valve 33, 34 associated with it. The first valve 27, 28 blocks the supply of cooled coolant to the heat exchanger 14 until a minimum temperature of the oil has been reached. The second valve 33, 34 blocks the supply of hot coolant to the heat exchanger 14 when a predetermined temperature of the oil has been reached.
Patent GB-2368463-A (GB)
Title: Optimising the size and placement of contact elements in integrated circuits
Inventor: FREYMUTH CHRISTOPHER A
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A system and method are provided for optimizing the size and placement of contact elements 58,59 for connecting signal lines 52,53 from one layer of an integrated circuit to those 55,56,57 in another layer of the integrated circuit. The system includes a contact area identifying means and an optimizing means. The contact area identifying means identifies a contact area that overlaps the signal line from the first layer of the integrated circuit and the signal line on the second layer of the integrated circuit. The optimizing means calculates an optimal size of a plurality of contact elements in the contact area.
Patent GB-2378566-A (GB)
Title: Recorded speech signal is played back in response to a user interaction with a car audio system
Inventor: CHEN STEPHEN
IPC: G10L15/06
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: Speech recording and playback apparatus providing an audible notification of a car audio system operation. The apparatus consists of a speech recording and playback unit B1 which is linked to a car stereo control unit E3 to control muting of the car stereo E, a speech recorder B2 contains speech operation instructions, a reminder recorder B3 for storing recorded speech data, an audio selection unit B4 for controlling output from the speech recorder B2 and the reminder recorder B3, an audio mixer B5 for blending the speech signals from the audio selection unit B4 and the car stereo E for delivery through the speaker E2, a microphone B6 for voice input, and a first and second audio processing unit B7 and B8 for performing input and output related audio processes respectively.
Patent GB-2381916-A (GB)
Title: Encrypting biometrics template
Inventor: FORREST SIMON JAMES
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A biometrics template 14 is encrypted 18 using a key 16, and the key 16 is then divided into a number of key shares 20. The encrypted template 18, a key share 20, and a user identifier 22 are then combined to give an identification string 24. A number of strings 24 are then stored on separate terminals 26 of a terminal network 28. To decrypt the template 14, a user offers their identifier 22 to a terminal 26. The required number of identification strings 24 having that identifier 22 are retrieved from their respective terminals 26 on the network 28, and the key shares 20 combined to generate a key 16 which is then used to decrypt the template 14. The decrypted template 14 may then be used to verify the identity of the user. Neither the unencrypted template nor the complete decryption key are transferred across the network, so improving security.
Patent GB-2387928-A (GB)
Title: Performing a data write in a single bus cycle
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of performing a write operation, wherein the write operation comprises placing an address to which data is to be written on a system address bus, and data to be written to said address on a system data bus, wherein the address and data are presented on the respective system buses in the same bus cycle.
Patent GB-2386883-A (GB)
Title: Halyard silencer
Inventor: MURRAY THOMAS JOHN
IPC: E04H12/32
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A strut 2 for separating a rope or halyard 4 from a cylindrical pole or mast 6 has a proximal end which is shaped to locate against the pole or mast such that it extends substantially perpendicular from the pole or mast, with the lateral sides of the strut 10 and 12 tapering towards a distal end which is shaped to locate the rope or halyard. The proximal end and the distal end may be shaped with part circular recesses 8 and 14 while the lateral sides of the strut may be substantially straight. A method for using the strut to prevent the noise made by the ropes or halyards banging against the post or mast in the wind is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2378513-A (GB)
Title: Pipe material determination
Inventor: BURD JOHN FERRIS
IPC: G01N33/20
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the material from which an underground pipe (10) is made, the method comprising exposing a portion of the pipe; applying a coil means (11) having a primary winding (13) and a secondary winding (14) to the exposed portion of pipe such that the pipe contributes to an inductive coupling between the primary winding and the secondary winding; applying an excitation current from source (15) to the primary winding to induce in the secondary winding a signal indicative of an induction value of the pipe; and determining the material from which the pipe is made dependent upon the signal induced in the secondary winding. The coil means (11) may have a curved cross section to ensure good contact with the pipe surface.
Patent GB-2378632-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural implement
Inventor: MOATE GEORGE
IPC: A01B33/08
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: An agricultural implement 10 comprising;<BR> ```a support part 12,<BR> ```a first operating part 13 mounted on the support part 12 to be movable between an operating position and a stored position (figure 4) and provided with a first driven element (38, figure 2)<BR> ```a second operating part 14 mounted on the support part to be movable between an operational position and a stored position (figure 4) and provided with a second driven element (39, figure 2)<BR> ```wherein a drive means 23 is provided on the support part 12 and is connected to the first driven element (38) by a first coupling means (50) and to the second driven element 39 by a second coupling means (51). The implement may comprise a rotary cultivator with additional ridge-making means.
Patent GB-2391790-A (GB)
Title: Child harness detachably connected to an adult harness
Inventor: COURTNEY LEANNNE PHILIPPA
IPC: B60R22/10
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: An infant harness 10 is releasably and adjustably fitted around a child's crotch and waist and is detachably connected to an adjustable adult harness 12, which covers the wearer's shoulders and torso. The two harnesses are coupled via complementary left and right quick-release connectors 30L 30R (not shown), 52L, 52R. The harness set may, for example, be used when travelling by air.
Patent GB-2375080-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge having a semiconductor storage means mounted on a circuit board protected by an overhang portion projecting from a cartridge end wall
Inventor: SHINADA SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1999-05-18
Abstract: The ink cartridge comprises: an ink container 40 including a series of walls including a first wall, a second wall 45 adjacent the first wall, and a third wall adjacent the first wall and opposite the second wall. An ink supply port 44 which receives an ink supply needle is formed in the first wall at a location closer to the second wall 45 than to the third wall. A circuit board 31 with a series of electrical contacts (60,Fig.7(a)) establish connection with contacts of a printing apparatus when the cartridge is mounted on a carriage. A semiconductor store (61,Fig.7(b)) which stores information concerning the ink in the container is mounted on the reverse side of the circuit board and electrically connected to the contacts thereof. An overhang portion 46, which engages a mechanism of the printing apparatus to enable the cartridge to be detached from the carriage (Fig.8), protrudes from the second wall at a location further from the first wall than the circuit board, and in a direction away from the third wall to overhang the circuit board and provide impact protection for the circuit board. The cartridge may include a pair of overhang portions located at a respective widthwise edge of the second wall (Fig.6(b)). The circuit board may be held by a respective rib 45c or pawl formed in the second wall 45.
Patent GB-2377721-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control of downhole tools
Inventor: LEISMER DWAYNE D
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 1999-07-09
Abstract: A well completion system includes a surface control panel with a source of pressurised fluid, a production tubing connected to a downhole valve and a number of pressure actuated downhole tools. A fluid supply line is connected to the source of pressurised fluid and to the downhole valve. The downhole valve is remotely controllable in response to pressurised fluid in the fluid supply line and acts to selectively establish fluid communication between the fluid supply line and the downhole well tools.
Patent GB-2380130-A (GB)
Title: Antioxidant compositions for companion animals
Inventor: HARPER E JEAN
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2000-01-31
Abstract: The present invention utilizes an antioxidant cocktail to overcome the problem of oxidative stress in a cat or dog. Such cocktail is used to boost immunological response. The cocktail comprises Vitamin E, beta-carotene and lutein. Vitamin C and taurine may also be present.
Patent GB-2398073-A (GB)
Title: Polyester manufacturing process
Inventor: PARTRIDGE MARTIN GRAHAM
IPC: C08G63/82
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A particulate solid additive for a polyester manufacturing process comprises an intimate mixture of solid bishydroxyethyl terephthalate and an active ingredient. In a preferred embodiment, the active ingredient is a polycondensation catalyst such as a compound of antimony.
Patent GB-2398751-A (GB)
Title: A dielectrophoretic separation device
Inventor: HUGHES MICHAEL P
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A device for dielectrophoretic manipulation of suspended particles comprises a plurality of interleaved layers of electrically conductive and non-conductive material wherein at least one channel is defined through a plurality of the interleaved layers of electrically conductive material. Preferably the layers of electrically conductive material are produced of metal foil or metal coated insulating foil selected from the metal group consisting of aluminium and gold and the non-conductive layers produced of a low temperature curing polymer film. In use, preferably alternating electric potentials of a first phase are applied to alternate layers of the conductive material and the remaining conductive layers are connected to the anti-phase of the alternating electric potential. Preferably particles are separated from a liquid or a gas wherein changes such as the morphology of cells without any marker chemicals is achieved and a larger volume of sample may be analysed.
Patent GB-2389087-A (GB)
Title: Driven unit on vehicle comprising cardan shaft and gear transmission
Inventor: SCHUEBLER HANS HUBERT
IPC: B60K25/06
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: An auxiliary unit 4 on a vehicle comprises a power take off arrangement which drives a supply aggregate 5, such as a hydraulic pump, compressor or generator. An output shaft 3, having a flange 2, rotates at 90{ to and is spaced from the rotational axis of the supply aggregate's drive shaft 19. Drive passes in sequence via gearing 1, the output shaft 3, a cardan shaft 11, an angular gear 12 and a traction gear to the driven shaft 19. The angular gear 12 comprises a flanged input unit 13, a cooling fan 15 driven by the input unit 12 and an output unit 16. The traction gear may comprise sprockets and a chain, or pulleys 17,20 connected by V-belts 21. The output shaft flange 3 is closer to the axis of the driven shaft 19 than the axis of the angular gear 12. The cardan shaft 11 lies at an angle   a  preferably less than 10{, preferably not protruding beyond the longitudinal extents of the auxiliary unit 4, the supply aggregate 5 lying transversely to the direction of travel (A) for compactness.
Patent GB-2384923-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically assisted switch circuit
Inventor: HITCHOCK ROGER N
IPC: H03K17/80
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: A switching circuit (10) for selectively discharging energy from a pulse forming network (PFN) or capacitor (14) in the form of pulses is described. The switching circuit (10) is comprised of a high power solid state switch (16) configured to selectively discharge energy from the PFN or capacitor (14) to the input of a tranformer (20). Disposed between the PFN (14) and the transformer (20) is a magnetic assist switch (18), which improves the operating characteristics of the solid state switch (16). Directly connected to the magnetic assist switch (18) is a reset bias circuit (22), which provides a reset bias signal and improves the operating characteristics of the assist switch (18). The same circuit, connected to a turn of the assist switch (18), also provides a bias reset signal to the tranformer (20), thereby eliminating the need for additional bias circuitry for the component.
Patent GB-2385081-A (GB)
Title: A back reaming tool
Inventor: SLAUGHTER JR ROBERT H
IPC: E21B10/28
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: A back reaming tool 10A which comprises a tool body 12A adapted to be coupled to a drill string and a single roller cone 20 rotatably mounted to a journal pin 35 fixed to the tool body. The roller cone is held in place in the event of a bearing failure by a cone lock 10B.
Patent GB-2392932-A (GB)
Title: Radial expansion of a wellbore casing
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: An expansion cone for radially expanding a tubular member eg a wellbore casing comprises a paraboloid expansion cone body.
Patent GB-2395332-A (GB)
Title: Printer instruction processing
Inventor: JACOBSEN DANA A
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: Balancing the processing load of a print job between a host-based or external RIP and a printing engine of the target printer, according to the processing status of the target printer. The processing status of the printer is evaluated, 610, either by modelling how fast a print job can be handled for the printer type and configuration, and/or by requesting a current print status from the printer to determine whether it is available or busy. If the target printer is busy the external or host-based RIP processes the printer instruction format from PDL to a different format, e.g. simplified PDL, display list, or video-ready data (VRD). The processing status may be further resolved and the printer instruction format further processed, as shown. If the target printer is not busy, the current printer instruction format is sent to the target printer.