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Patent GB-2287901-A (GB)
Title: Feeding tufs of bristles to a brush making machine
Inventor: BOUCHERIE BART GERARD
IPC: A46D3/00
Filed: 1994-03-29
Abstract: A brush making machine with a mold for injection molding of brush bodies is disclosed. The mold comprises a stationary mold part (10), a movable mold part (12) and a pair of complementary mold parts (14a, 14b) fitting into a recess (16) of the movable mold part (12). The complementary mold parts (14a, 14b) have tuft insertion holes (24) therein. While one of the complementary mold parts (14a) fills the recess (16) of the movable mold part (12) and a brush body is injection molded with tufts of bristles embedded in the molding material, the other complementary mold part (14b) is in front of a tuft feeder for introducing tufts of bristles into the tuft insertion holes (24). The tuft feeder comprises a plurality of tuft picking and transfer tubes (32) which are movable to pick out tufts of bristles from a bristle container and to transfer each of these tufts to a position adjacent one of the tuft insertion holes (24). Plunger members (36) penetrate into respective tubes (32) to push out the tufts of bristles contained therein and to force them into and through the tuft insertion holes (24). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280233-A (GB)
Title: A high speed ratio CVT for a supercharger
Inventor: KAWASE TATSUO
IPC: F16H37/02
Filed: 1994-07-20
Abstract: A friction CVT having double cone friction rollers 4, comprises an input shaft 2 connected to a sun gear 27 of planetary gear unit B and an output shaft 3 fixed to an impeller 11 of a supercharger; this arrangement allows the input speed to be accelerated first by gear unit B and then by the CVT. A drive shaft 22 is attached to a carrier 24 supporting planetary gears 25 which mesh with internal ring gear 26 and the sun gear 27. The input shaft 2 is coupled to input ring 7 which transmits rotation to the drive cone 8 via rollers 4. Input ring 7 is biased by springs 10 so that a contact pressure exists between the input ring 7, the drive surfaces of cones 4 and the drive cone 8. The rotational speed is varied by axially moving carrier 5 through drive means 9. Several different shaped cones may be employed (see figs 3A - 3B) in order to reduce weight, provide various speed ratios and simplify machining etc. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282048-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for reducing fluctuations in plasma concentrations of large neutral amino acids
Inventor: MCVEY KENNETH WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: A23L1/305
Filed: 1994-09-12
Abstract: Nutritionally complete food product compositions are provided which have a ratio of carbohydrate to protein of from greater than 6:1 to less than 8:1, preferably 7:1, the protein component having a protein efficiency ratio (PER) of greater than or equal to 2.5. The compositions are used to reduce fluctuations in plasma concentrations, especially post-prandial fluctuations, of large neutral amino acid (LNAA) levels and have particular use in the treatment of individuals suffering from Parkinson's Disease to reduce the variability of the individuals' response to a LNAA drug such as L-dopa,  alpha -methyldopa or 5-hydroxytryptophan. The compositions can be in the form of liquid formulations, including soups, and reconstitutable powders for forming such formulations, snack bars, entrees and desserts.
Patent GB-2293403-A (GB)
Title: Variable-speed controlled booster pump for water supply system
Inventor: TAY CHER SENG
IPC: E03B5/02
Filed: 1994-09-21
Abstract: The present invention comprises a Variable Speed Controller (312) for controlling at least a booster pump (304), and receiving signals from at least two sensing devices. A Flow Sensing device (306) coupled to a water pipe downstream from the booster pump measures the demand of water and sends appropriate feedback signals to the Variable Speed Controller which in turn varies the speed of the booster pump. A Pressure Sensing device (308) coupled to the water pipe downstream from or at a one-way valve (disposed downstream from the booster pump) detects a first demand for water (i.e. when a first tap is turned on) and transmits a feedback signal to the Variable Speed Controller which in turn operates the booster pump to supply water to the first and subsequent user with the minimum required water pressure (typically 15 psig). The present invention does not only ensures the end user receives sufficient water pressure at any time of the day in multiple high-rise building, but also minimizes energy consumption. Finally, the maintenance and installation costs of the present invention are expected to be lower and the water pump set's life cycle is prolonged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294839-A (GB)
Title: Security apparatus
Inventor: GILL CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 1994-11-03
Abstract: A security apparatus (1) for connection to a mobile telephone network, has a control unit (17) actuable by at least one sensor (9, 11) such as a motion or smoke detector. The apparatus (1) includes an auto-dialler (23), and means (19) for storing at least one recorded message. In use, the detection by a sensor (9, 11) of an intruder and/or smoke results in the unit (17) activating the auto-dialler (23) to dial a preselected number and on receiving an answer commencing playback of a selected message. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286055-A (GB)
Title: Torque indicating device
Inventor: SEARLE BRYAN NORMAN
IPC: G01L3/24
Filed: 1995-01-30
Abstract: A torque indicating device 23 comprising outer and inner parts 22, 24 connected by radially-extending torque transmitting means 28 provided with torque sensing means 30 to produce a signal dependant on said transmitted torque, communicating means including a radio transmitter receiving said signal produced by said torque sensing means, and communicating an output signal dependant on said torque through an aerial 33 to receiving means. Electrical supply is provided by a battery B. The torque sensing means comprises strain gauges connected in a bridge formation. The device may also include a speed sensor so that power can be calculated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296894-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for normalizing the display of ink key zero points in an ink fountain
Inventor: RANCOURT MICHAEL R
IPC: B41F31/04
Filed: 1996-01-09
Abstract: The ink fountain includes a blade (16) which is adjusted by individual keys (20a etc) to regulate the quantity of ink passing from the fountain to an ink roller (14), and thence across a gap (G) to a meter roll (15). The zero point for each key is the key position at which the local ink thickness on the ink roller is just able to cross the gap to the meter roll. In the method, the ink zero point for each ink key (20a etc) is established, and the points are indicated on a display formed by LEDs or by a CRT. The points are subsequently normalized so that the display shows a uniform value for the individual reference points for all the keys.
Patent GB-960244-A (GB)
IPC: F04C14/24
Abstract: 960,244. Rotary pumps and motors. K. EICKMANN. June 8, 1960 [June 8, 1959], No. 20034/60. Heading F1F. A rotary vane pump or motor comprising a rotor 14, Fig. 1, mounted on a stationary control pintle 5 and secured to side walls 9, 19 and a drive or driven shaft 33 to rotate with respect to a fixed slide ring 16 mounted in a casing 15 to sequentially vary the volume of working cells 35, includes spring-loaded damping pistons 12, 13 whereby when pressure in a working cell is increased a piston moves away from the rotor to increase the effective volume of the working cell and when decreased the spring moves a piston towards the rotor to decrease the effective volume of the working chamber. When a fall in pressure occurs in the suction passage 6, the compressed fluid expands into this passage from a damper cell 3 to level out fluctuations in pressure. Similarly a damper cell 4 associated with the discharge passage 7 levels out pressure fluctuations in this passage. The pressure in the passage 6 is further transmitted to act on a spring-loaded piston 20 located in the control pintle 5 so that when peak pressure and volume occur in the passage 6 the piston moves inwardly and when a fall in pressure and volume occur the spring moves the piston outwardly to level pressure and volume in the passage 6. The effective volume of a working cell 35 may be further altered by means of another spring- loaded piston 26 to which fluid is transmitted through a passage 24 in the side wall 19. Spaces behind the pistons 20, 26 are connected to low pressure in the casing. Spring-loaded pistons 21, 27 similar to the pistons 20, 26 respectively are associated with the discharge passage 7 for a similar purpose. The damper pistons may be replaced by damper valves in pumps or motors having high frequency pressure fluctuations. A simple construction of valve is shown in Fig. 4 in which a spring- loaded valve member 65 is associated with a movable valve seat 66.
Patent GB-2297453-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing on demand services in a subscriber system
Inventor: WUNDERLICH RICHARD E
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 1994-10-24
Abstract: An on-demand services features for the provision of video, audio, and data services for a subscription system of the CTV type, or the like. The system comprises a headend (10) coupled to a distribution network (12) having a multiplicity of subscribers (14). Standard service signals forming scheduled program channels are coupled commonly with on-demand service signals forming on-demand program channels in a frequency division multiplexed system. The demand services are provided by a demand service processor having an input processor (50) which stores programs for the demand services in a file server (52) or other massive memory (53) and a plurality of output processors (54) which retrieve the programs on demand and convert them to the demand service signals for application to the distribution network (12). In the illustrated embodiment the input processor (50) scrambles, digitizes and compresses real time or other stored analog programming for storage in the file server (52). On demand from a subscriber, an output processor (54) reads out a stored program from the file server as a digital data stream, decompresses it and converts it back to an analog scrambled signal. The analog scrambled signal is then modulated on a carrier by the output processor (54) to become an on-demand services signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302035-A (GB)
Title: Multi-piece solid golf balls
Inventor: HIGUCHI HIROSHI
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: A multi-piece solid golf ball comprising a core including an inner sphere and a surrounding layer and a cover enclosing the core and consisting of inner and outer cover layers is provided. The inner sphere has a distortion of 1.0-4.0 mm under a load of 100 kg, the surrounding layer is softer than the inner sphere, and the core has a distortion of 2.5-5.3 mm under a load of 100 kg. The outer cover layer has a hardness of at least 58 degrees on Shore D which is highest among the ball layers. The ratio A/B is between 0.3/1 and 1.4/1 wherein the inner sphere has a hardness A and the ball has a hardness B, both expressed by a distortion under a load of 100 kg. The ball maintains satisfactory flying performance and durability characteristic of solid golf balls and offers a pleasant soft feel, a click response and improved control.
Patent GB-2315505-A (GB)
Title: Additive for increasing the density of wellbore fluids
Inventor: SAWDON CHRISTOPHER ALAN
IPC: C09K8/16
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: An additive which increases the density of wellbore fluids used during the construction or repair of oil, gas, injection, water or geothermal wells comprises solid colloidal particles of weight average particle diameter (D50) of less than 2 microns, the particles being deflocculated by the action of a dispersant, preferably incorporated during the process of grinding or comminution of the particles to the specified particle size. The additives may be used in any wellbore fluid such as drilling, cementing, completion, packing, work-over (repairing), stimulation, well killing and spacer fluids as well as in a dense media separating 10 fluid or in a ship's ballast fluid.
Patent GB-2305458-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabiliser
Inventor: ELLIOTT COLIN
IPC: E06C7/48
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: An attachment for stabilising a ladder comprises a central arm (1), two extension arms (12, 13), and support means (32, 31). Each support means is in the form of two legs (33, 34) that are pivotally secured (at 35) to the extension arms. The attachment is mounted on the rungs of a ladder by means of the hook like members (2, 3).
Patent GB-2309832-A (GB)
Title: Actuator for coupler in cavity resonator
Inventor: CARR DAVID WARD
IPC: H01P7/06
Filed: 1996-11-12
Abstract: An actuator for rotation of coupling means such as a loop 2 in a high frequency resonant cavity 1 includes a rotatable member 3 to which the loop 2 is fixed and a rod 7 located adjacent it. The member 3 and rod 7 have interengaging teeth such that when the rod 7 is moved inwardly or outwardly by a operator it causes the member 3, and hence the loop 2, to rotate. This is a compact assembly having components which are simple and easy to facilitate. In a preferred embodiment, the rod is located in a groove in the cavity wall.
Patent GB-2319683-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to decode an input video signal
Inventor: SPARKS MICHAEL BARTHOLOMEW
IPC: H04N7/169
Filed: 1996-11-19
Abstract: A video cassette recorder is a mechanical system and so has a different tolerance to video timing than a television set. To prevent unauthorised recording a deliberate dither is therefore included in the video timing in a way that a television can follow but a VCR cannot. To fingerprint an unauthorised recording, a more subtle timing dither is used which allows the VCR to record, but identifies the source of the recording. In each case the variation in video timing is achieved by applying a dither to the clock oscillator in the receiver or by applying dither to the pulse generation circuits which insert the blanking and synchronising pulses.
Patent GB-2323006-A (GB)
Title: Bite indicator for fishing
Inventor: JONES DAVID PAUL
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A bite indicator comprising means (1) for receiving or supporting a fishing rod; an arm (3), pivotally mounted so as to pivot about a pivot point when the rod moves in one or more directions, and; means (5) for detecting the speed and/or direction of pivoting to indicate a bite.
Patent GB-2323668-A (GB)
Title: Remote display of seismic surveying data
Inventor: BRAGSTAD HELGE
IPC: G01V1/22
Filed: 1997-03-25
Abstract: In order to enable the clients to remotely monitor the quality of a seismic survey, particularly a marine survey as it is being performed by a seismic survey vessel 12, a data base 28 of the quality of an attribute, typically coverage (fold), of the seismic data being acquired by the survey is built up on the vessel 12 as the survey progresses. The same data is simultaneously transmitted by satellite link 20 to a shore base 14, where it is used to concurrently build up a duplicate data base 38 identical to the data base on the vessel. A processor 40 at the shore base provides processed data, preferably using a Java application program, for producing a display 42 of the quality of the data in each part of the survey area, and it responds to requests from remotely located clients 18 to compress, and optionally encrypt, the processed data and send it over the Internet or phone lines 22 to the clients for reconstitution and display 44.
Patent GB-2314600-A (GB)
Title: Oil shear brake/clutch conversion kit
Inventor: SOMMER GORDON MAURICE
IPC: B30B15/10
Filed: 1997-06-17
Abstract: A hydraulically activated oil shear brake/clutch conversion kit which replaces an existing air activated system on a machine tool, eg a press. The kit comprises an anchoring plate 102, an input shaft 104, a sun gear 106, an independent oil shear brake assembly 108, a rear housing 110 and an independent oil shear clutch assembly 112. The sun gear 106 meshes with a planetary gear train 22 which together with a front housing 28, output shaft 20 and input member of flywheel 12 are carried over from the original system. The brake unit 108 and clutch unit 112 are activated simultaneously, via a single valve, but separately so that by altering, for example, the number of coil springs 192 a specific amount of overlap between brake 108 and clutch 112 actuation may be provided. Spacers 194, 196 are used to adjust the stroke of application members 140, 172 which also contributes to the precise setting of the amount of overlap.
Patent GB-2314748-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for adaptive RF power control of cable access units
Inventor: BURKE TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 1996-03-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling data transmissions from a first communications unit (202) to a second communications unit (210). Data transmissions received from the first communications unit (202) at the second communications unit (210) are processed to determine a power level of the data transmission. In response to a determination that the power level is not within a desired range or operating window (400), a adjustment value indicating the amount of change needed in the power level of the data transmission from the first communications unit (202) to fall within the desired range or operating window (400) is determined. This adjustment value is sent to the first communications unit (202). In response to receiving a adjustment value from the second communications unit (210), the first communications unit (202) adjusts the power level of its data transmissions.
Patent GB-2318246-A (GB)
Title: Processing MPEG encoded video signals
Inventor: WILKINSON JAMES HEDLEY
IPC: H04N7/32
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: An MPEG2 encoded signal comprising intra-encoded pictures I and inter-encoded pictures B is decoded 70-74 to baseband and re-encoded 76 to I-pictures. The quantisation levels Ov and the motion vectors Mv of the B pictures are retained unchanged and maintained in association with the corresponding pictures re-encoded as I-pictures. The I-pictures can be decoded to baseband, processed, and re-encoded as I-pictures without degradation. Once the processing is complete these I-pictures can then be re-encoded back to e.g. I, B pictures with minimal degradation. The application also discloses means for further reducing the bandwidth or data rate of the encoded signal wherein some of the I-pictures are converted to B-pictures while retaining the same quantisation levels to produce a second signal which may be transmitted or stored. The B-pictures of the second signal are then reconverted to I-pictures while leaving the quantisation levels unchanged to produce a third signal.
Patent GB-2319507-A (GB)
Title: Packaged catheter with lubricant-activating liquid
Inventor: NEVE LISA CLARE
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 1997-08-13
Abstract: A sealed sterile flexible package contains a medical device, for example a urethral catheter (1), for insertion into a body orifice of a patient for use in the treatment or examination thereof, the device having a coating of a material which, when brought into contact with an activating liquid, becomes lubricating. The package also contains containment means (9) therein for holding a quantity of the activating liquid such as water, the containment means being manipulable from outside the package so as to release the liquid therefrom into contact with the device before the package is opened. The containment means (9) may be a vial of non-brittle plastics which can be sheared at a neck portion (10), or a rupturable sealed compartment or pouch (20, Figure 2). The outer package (6) may be of plastics film with heat-sealed ends (7,8).
Patent GB-2329260-A (GB)
Title: Engine exhaust after-treatment and heat treatment of a NOx trap.
Inventor: BOWMAN TIMOTHEY JOHN
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: A NOx trap is provided downstream from a three-way catalytic converter to store NOx during lean burn operation of the engine. The trap is located in a position where it is not subject to such high temperatures in normal driving as would damage the trap. The trap has a ceramic substrate which is supported by a heat settable mat which must be heated above a predetermined temperature to set the mat. The engine has an engine management system which includes a single-pass initialisation routine during which the engine is forced to produce a mixture of exhaust gases in the trap which result in an exothermic reaction in the trap. The exothermic reaction raises the temperature of the trap high enough to ensure the heat setting required in the trap. The mixture of exhaust gases is produced by running first cylinders of the engine lean and second cylinders of the engine rich. A flag is set to indicate that the engine management system is to undergo the initialisation routine. The flag can be set upon first running the engine and on any subsequent occasion during vehicle servicing when the trap is replaced.
Patent GB-2317969-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the measured data acquisistion in an engine control unit
Inventor: KOSAK WOLFGANG
IPC: H03M1/10
Filed: 1997-09-24
Abstract: Measuring device 20 inputs a signal at A1 to A/D converter 12 of arithmetic unit 10 and measuring devices 38 and 40 input signals to A2 via multiplexer 32 under the control of unit 10. The performance of converter channel A2 and multiplexer 32 can be monitored by the arithmetic unit 10 using reference voltage signal UT which is transmitted through the multiplexer via lines 30, 42. The performance of channel A1 can be monitored by unit 10 issuing "high" signal Px, to switch comparator 24 and transmit a "low" reference value of signal UADC which replaces the signal from device 20.
Patent GB-2333096-A (GB)
Title: A drinks bottle fitment
Inventor: EDWARDS CHRISTOPHER MARK
IPC: B65D23/00
Filed: 1998-01-07
Abstract: A drinks bottle fitment has a tubular body 11 with a lower portion 12 having securing means such as a flexible flange for releasably attaching the fitment to a drinks bottle, and an upper portion, which may have a contoured lip 13, for a user to drink from. The fitment provides a hygienic barrier between the user's mouth and the bottle neck.
Patent GB-2324060-A (GB)
Title: Clockwork shaver
Inventor: PEARCE GEORGE KEITH HARLEY
IPC: B26B19/32
Filed: 1998-04-02
Abstract: A clockwork shaver comprises a shaving head operated by rotation of an output shaft 26, a spring 12 for storing energy, manual winding means for storing energy in the spring 12 and a gear train 10 for regulating the release of energy from the spring 12 to rotate the output shaft 26. The shaving head may have either rotating or reciprocating blades. The winding means may comprise a knurled wheel (18 fig 3), a key (20 fig 3), a cranked lever (22 fig 3) or a draw cord (24 fig 3).
Patent GB-2322755-A (GB)
Title: Recording/reproducing apparatus with detachable camera
Inventor: CHOI YOUNG-GYO
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: A video camera is attachable to the main body of a magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus such as a half-inch VHS or 8mm VCR. Video signals may be modulated in the camera for transmission to the VCR. The camerafits into a slot 202 in the VCR body, guided by protrusion 202A on the VCR in groove 230A on the camera. The camera is retained by an elastically fitted rocker stop 207 on the VCR engaging a groove 212 on the camera and is released by a slide knob 208. The slide knob 208 is in slidable contact with the rocker stop 207 so as to release the latter.
Patent GB-2340413-A (GB)
Title: Ride-on toy
Inventor: CHOW MAN NELSON
IPC: B62B11/00
Filed: 1998-08-11
Abstract: A children's ride-on toy comprises a main body 1, a front wheel assembly 5a and a rear wheel assembly 5b, the wheel assemblies being detachable from the main body and sized and shaped so that they can be packaged within the main body for transportation. The rear wheel assembly may comprise an axle 12, two slidable cuboid members 13 which are held by clips 11 and a third cuboid member 14 which fits round the axle 12 to lock the axle in place. The front wheel assembly is conventional.