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Patent GB-2309726-A (GB)
Title: Ducting kerb
Inventor: PEARCE FREDRICK HENRY JOHN
IPC: H02G9/04
Filed: 1996-01-30
Abstract: A reinforced concrete block with a channel 1 through the middle to house ducting and a junction cavity 2 to allow the diversion of ducting when required. Seating for a kerbstone is provided by shoulders 3 and raised sides 4, thus providing easy access to channel 1 by removal of the kerbstone.
Patent GB-2309640-A (GB)
Title: Fire suppressant powder
Inventor: MORTON DAVID ALEXANDER VODDEN
IPC: C01D7/07
Filed: 1996-02-05
Abstract: Powder has particle size less than 5 ~m and is made by chemical reaction between a gas or vapour of a first material and a vapour or an aerosol of a second material. For example an aerosol of sodium hydroxide droplets may be reacted with carbon dioxide gas to produce sodium bicarbonate powder; or boron halide vapour may be reacted with steam to form boric acid powder. The powder is used fire extinguishers either on its own, or combined with other ingredients such as silica and/or alumina, and calcium stearate.
Patent GB-2297500-A (GB)
Title: Waste water treatment plant and method for use therein
Inventor: SALLIS PAUL JONATHAN
IPC: C02F3/12
Filed: 1994-10-20
Abstract: The plant includes a separation tank (12) with an outlet duct (18) leading from a lower region so that buoyant contaminants (78) entering the separation tank (12) via an inlet pipe (36) cannot leave via the duct (18). Periodically the separation tank (12) is flushed out with clean water from a supply pipe (40), flow from the separation tank (12) is prevented and buoyant contaminants are flushed over a weir by fluid supplied to the separation tank (12) by flushing means and into an adjacent temperature and acidity controlled reaction tank (14) containing sustainable cultures of microorganisms provided with nutrients. The buoyant contaminants may run by gravity into the reaction tank (14) or may be pumped there. The flushing means may comprise a pump (42) or a flushing cistern. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302859-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device
Inventor: COOKE RAYMOND MICHAEL
IPC: B66F7/06
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: The lifting device comprises two scissor jacks 2 mounted on a stand 34 and supporting a platform 4 therebetween by four bolts 20, one at each corner of the platform. Each bolt 20 fits diametrically into a cylindrical nut 22 which is disposed within a hole drilled perpendicularly to the edge of the platform 4 parallel to the top 16 of the jacks. The cylindrical nut 22 could equally be replaced by a spherical nut. A 90 degree V-shaped groove 24 in the platform extends from the cylindrical nut 22 within its hole in the platform 4, enabling the platform 4 to be raised by each of the jacks 2 independently until the platform 4 is inclined up to approximately 10 degrees from the horizontal. The bolts 20 remain in the vertical position as they are secured by nuts to the top 16 of the jacks. Any misalignment resulting from an inclination of the table 30 can be taken up by play and flexibility in the components and by operation of the handles 12. Equally such misalignment could be compensated for by locating the nut in a T-slot which would allow movement of the nut without needing to utilise the natural flexibility of the components.
Patent GB-2306472-A (GB)
Title: Cobalt compound bleach activators
Inventor: REINEHR DIETER
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1996-10-16
Abstract: A bleaching or washing composition comprises a peroxy compound and a specified cobalt compound bleach activator, which is in most cases a novel compound.
Patent GB-2319180-A (GB)
Title: Mycobactericidal compositions
Inventor: MCCUE KAREN ANN
IPC: A01N33/12
Filed: 1996-11-12
Abstract: Aqueous mycobacterial concentrate compositions at a pH in the range of 6 to 12 comprise per 100% weight of the concentrate composition: a) from about 0.1%wt. to about 25%wt. of a germicidal cationic quaternary ammonium compound; b) from about 0.25%wt. to about 25%wt. of a solvent selected from: phenoxyalcohol, glycol ethers, or mixtures thereof; and, c) water.  The concentrate compositions may be used in a ready to use form, or may be further diluted with water to form a disinfecting composition therefrom. The compositions may also include an effective amount of a pH adjusting agent, such as sodium hydroxide or triethanolamine. The compositions featuring reduced amounts of active constituents than those known to the art, are particularly effective against Mycobacterium terrae .
Patent GB-2319668-A (GB)
Title: Shielding material for electrical apparatus
Inventor: VINCENT JAMES HUGH
IPC: H01L23/02
Filed: 1996-11-23
Abstract: In a housing (50) for a microwave circuit at least a base (52) is made of metal matrix composite (MMC) material. The base (52) and the walls (54, 56, 58) are joined together by diffusion soldering. Some holes to receive feedthroughs (80) are formed at the junction of the base (52) and a wall (58). The walls may also be made of MMC material, or may be made of e.g. Kovar, aluminium alloy, copper alloy or steel. The MMC material may comprise an aluminium or aluminium alloy matrix or binder having approx. 70% by volume SiC particulate filler.
Patent GB-2323988-A (GB)
Title: Refining a satellite position estimate
Inventor: CHAMBERS CHARLES
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: An initial estimate of a satellite position by one or more earth stations is used to determine the position of an earth terminal. The measured earth terminal position is then used to provide a second estimate of the satellite's position, the second estimate being more accurate than the initial estimate. The process is repeated to provide further refined estimates of the satellite position during subsequent determinations of earth terminal positions. Weightings may be applied to the estimates by passing the individual terminal positions together with the latest estimate of the satellite position to a Kalman filter algorithm. Information relating to the satellite's position can be shared with other earth stations which may also contribute to the updating and refining of the position estimate.
Patent GB-2315330-A (GB)
Title: Driveline alignment apparatus and method
Inventor: MORADI MOHAMMAD A
IPC: B60K17/24
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: An apparatus and method for aligning a drive line 10 in a motor vehicle, including supporting a transmission 12 and a rear axle 32 with the body 40 of the motor vehicle. A drive shaft 16 is supported at a first end with the transmission and supported at a second end with the rear axle 32. A centre bearing 42 is positioned to the body 40 of the motor vehicle to further support the drive shaft 16. The position of the drive line 10 is then measured and a shim thickness is calculated for installation between the centre bearing 42 and the body 40.
Patent GB-2327411-A (GB)
Title: Labels
Inventor: BROOKS JONATHAN PAUL
IPC: G09F3/14
Filed: 1997-07-16
Abstract: A label 1 is in the form of a flat plate with at least one raised tongue 2 at each end, allowing the label to be attached to a further body, for example by cable ties, the tongues being pressed from the body of the label. In a further embodiment the tongues are formed as T shapes, remaining attached to the plate at the base of the T, the head of the T slotting through and below the body of the label. A group of labels may be releasably attached to a sheet (10 fig.7) by adhesive strips (14 fig.7) and indexed forward by sprocket means (11 fig.7) to a printing station, whereby wear resistant markings may be applied by laser printing, acid etching or spark erosion.
Patent GB-2328896-A (GB)
Title: Nasal hair trimmer
Inventor: HAYWARD ALAN
IPC: B26B19/14
Filed: 1997-09-06
Abstract: A nasal hair trimmer comprises an inner cylindrical sleeve B with a plurality of blades arranged in an axially extending direction around the circumference. The blades are affixed to a twist grip at the base of the sleeve. An outer sleeve A is rotatably mounted over the inner sleeve and locates by means of upper and lower guide ridges with circumferentially arranged locating nipples. The outer sleeve comprises a safety collar with elongate openings for the hair to enter prior to being cut. The hair is cut by rotating the inner sleeve relative to the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve also acts as a hair collection chamber.
Patent GB-2318491-A (GB)
Title: A clip
Inventor: BERRY PETER WILLIAM
IPC: A01K91/04
Filed: 1995-11-29
Abstract: A clip (1) consisting of a length of wire formed into a loop, one end of the length of wire being shaped to provide attachment means (3) and the other end of the length of wire substantially closing the loop and being movable against a resilient biasing force to open the loop to permit an article to be introduced therein, wherein at the said other end of the length of wire forming the clip there is a hook (4). The clip is particularly used to facilitate the attachment of articles of fishing tackle to a fishing line.
Patent GB-2324610-A (GB)
Title: Electricity supply meter with an ancillary module
Inventor: TAYLOR PAUL STUART
IPC: G01R21/133
Filed: 1998-01-28
Abstract: An electricity meter 52 comprises an ancillary module 50 which electrically interconnects with the meter such that the module 50 derives power from the meter 52 and/or information is passed between the meter 52 and the module 50. The module 50 may comprise pre-programmed tariff switching means or a modem arrangement for transmitting or receiving information via a telephone network. The module 50 may obtain its power for operation from the meter 52, a battery or from a telephone network via a modem arrangement. The module 20 may include an extension 22 with sprung contacts 24 which enables the module to interconnect with the terminals or terminal screws of the meter by simply replacing the meter's terminal cover by the module extension 22.
Patent GB-2324874-A (GB)
Title: Isolating a ferrofluid from sensor housing
Inventor: KULDIP RAJ
IPC: G01B7/00
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: A ferrofluid sensor assembly includes a closed housing (2) containing a movable inductance core material, for instance a permanent magnet (3) with ferrofluid (1,4) rings at the poles, which is isolated from the inner walls of the housing (2) by an isolating material (7). The isolating material (7) forms a layer between the inductance core material and the walls of the housing to prevent their contact. The inductance core material may be a ferrofluid alone (3 in Fig. 6). A detector is also included for detecting the position of the inductance core material within the housing: examples of detectors include a single induction coil (8) and Hall-effect elements (9,10).
Patent GB-2327562-A (GB)
Title: Amplification control in a portable telephone
Inventor: NOBUSAWA HIDEAKI
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A portable radio telephone set has a signal processing unit 103 which amplifies a demodulated signal and feeds the amplified signal to an earphone 104, a processing unit 110 which amplifies the signal from a microphone 108 and feeds the amplified signal to a modulating circuit 111, and a volume control unit 106 which switches the amplification of processing units 103 and 110 between higher and lower levels in dependence on the output of a signal-to noise ratio determining circuit 105 which determines the relative level of ambient acoustic noise in the area of the microphone 108. The signal from the microphone 108 is passed through a band limiting circuit 109 which extracts the human voice band from the microphone signal. The S/N determining circuit 105 determines the ratio of the level of the signal from the microphone 105 to that from the band pass circuit 109 (ie. signal plus noise to signal ratio). If the ratio is above a certain value (noisy environment), the amplification of the processing units 103, 110 is decreased, whereas if the ratio is below a certain value the amplification of processing units 103, 110 is increased. The threshold value for amplification increase may be lower than the threshold value for amplification decrease. The increased amplification state of processing units 103, 110 may be initially selected by a manually operable button 107, or this state may be the default state of the telephone set.
Patent GB-2324134-A (GB)
Title: Multi-use valve
Inventor: GILL AJIT SINGH
IPC: F16K1/12
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: A multi-use flow control and pressure reducing valve includes an inlet chamber (A), an intermediate chamber (B), and an outlet chamber (C). A hydraulic gate member (3) forms the outlet chamber (C) and controls communication between the intermediate chamber (B) and outlet chamber (C) to control flow of fluid through the valve. The hydraulic gate (3) also establishes a control or actuating chamber (D) for receiving fluid therein to control the position of the hydraulic gate (3). The valve is separable in the axial direction into at least two parts (P1 and P2) for removal, cleaning, or repair with the two parts coupled and held together during use preferably by an easily operated coupling device (11, 12).
Patent GB-2341780-A (GB)
Title: Pigeon loft with off-set perches and bagging system for disposal of droppings
Inventor: WILKINSON NORMAN
IPC: A01K31/04
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: A pigeon loft comprises an upper assembly containing off-set perches and a lower assembly containing a bagging system. The off-set perches enable the pigeon droppings to fall vertically into the lower assembly. The droppings are collected in the lower assembly which contains a throw away bagging system. The droppings are subjected to an air flow allowing them to dry layer upon layer. The lower system is removable, using a roller system, allowing direct access to the bagging arrangement for disposal of the droppings.
Patent GB-2341183-A (GB)
Title: Reuse of polyamide and polyester mixed waste by addition of compatibilizer
Inventor: STUDHOLME MATTHEW B
IPC: D01F6/90
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: Polyamide and polyester mixed waste carpeting recycled for use in fabricating new carpeting and pile fabrics by adding a copolymer derived from an alkene monomer and an unsaturated epoxy-containing monomer as a compatibilizing agent. The mixture, e.g. of 75-90% polyamide, 10-25% of polyester and 5-20% of the copolymer, which may be a copolymer of ethylene and glycidyl methacrylate, is subjected to a melt extrusion fibre spinning process for form yarn.
Patent GB-2343599-A (GB)
Title: Texturing systems for use in three-dimensional imaging systems
Inventor: PEARCE SIMON
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: A texturing system for use in a three-dimensional imaging system comprises a memory (22) for storing mip-map data for use in texturing an image, the mip-map data comprising a hierarchical series of mip-maps of different levels of decreasing resolution. Data is received at an input (26) indicating the type of mip-map data required and the level of the mip-map or mip-maps from which the data is to be taken. A controller (24) retrieves from the memory the mip-map data required in accordance with the input data, and this data is stored in a cache (30). A lower-level mip-map generator (36) generates portions of the mip-map which is next below, in the hierarchical series, the mip-map of which portions are held in the cache. A trilinear interpolator (34) receives from the cache mip-map data from one level of mip-map and from the lower-level mip-map generator data from the next lower level of mip-map, and interpolates one output texel from input texels from the two mip-map levels. The texture data is represented by arbitrary compressed codes, in which selected compressed code values define principal colors and other compressed code values define intermediate colors which can be formed by selected weighted averages of principal colors, the corresponding code values also being weighted averages of the code values of the selected principal colors. The lower-level mip-map generator (36) interpolates an output texel from a plurality of input texels by operating on the compressed code values.
Patent GB-985268-A (GB)
Abstract: 985,268. Joint making packing. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. Dec. 19, 1963 [Jan. 7, 1963], No. 50145/63. Heading F2B. [Also in Division F1] A sparking plug has compressed between the plug insulator and the plug shell an annular gasket 9 of aluminium base alloy having a Rockwell H hardness of at least 65 and a tensile strength of at least 16,000 p.s.i. The lower gasket 10 is of highly heat resistant metal.
Patent GB-2336169-A (GB)
Title: Post base
Inventor: PAYNE MICHAEL
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: A post base 10 has a tapered shaft or core 12 with an external left- or right- hand spiral thread, the thread being of maximum height and size near to the maximum diameter of the shaft or core, and diminishing towards the minimum diameter of the shaft or core. The post base may be with or without a ground - engaging flange 11, and the post may be separate as shown, or integral with the base, either with or without flange. A lever or mechanical drive may be used to screw the post base in and out of the ground.
Patent GB-2333516-A (GB)
Title: Separating feeder for chip components
Inventor: MIYAMOTO MASAYUKI
IPC: H05K13/02
Filed: 1999-01-21
Abstract: The separating feeder of the present invention includes a scattering disk 5 disposed so that the top surface thereof is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, a transferring groove (51, Fig 3) formed on the scattering disk and a cavity (52) formed at an outer peripheral end portion of the scattering disk. When the scattering disk is rotated, chip components "C" are dropped into the transferring groove and are aligned in a predetermined direction. After the chip components are accommodated in the cavity by gravitational force (i.e., by upward rotation of the transferring groove), separation of the chip component in the cavity from the chip components in the transferring groove can be achieved by means of air flow forcing components other than the one component in the cavity radially inwardly along the groove.
Patent GB-2347875-A (GB)
Title: Filter element with flexible wiper seal
Inventor: MULES ROBERT STEPHEN
IPC: B01D29/21
Filed: 1999-03-15
Abstract: A gas or liquid filter element 7 has a radially outwardly extending flexible wiper seal 6 at one end to trap filter residues 14. As a new filter element 7 is inserted into filter housing 10 in direction 12, the flexible wiper seal 6 bends in the opposite direction and engages the inner wall 13 of the housing. As gas or liquid are filtered radially inwardly through the element 7, residue builds up on the outside of the filter element 7 and on the wall 13. When the used filter element is removed, the flexible wiper seal 6 carries the residue out with it, avoiding the need to clean out the housing before inserting another element. The flexible wiper seal 6 may be made of rubber or felt. It may be attached to or integral with the bottom end 3 of the filter element 7 or may be attached to a wire mesh (not shown) surrounding the filter element.
Patent GB-2338582-A (GB)
Title: Surgical simulators
Inventor: DAY RALPH PAUL
IPC: G09B23/30
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: A surgical simulator includes a simulated torso having an abdominal cavity within which a simulated aorta (4) is located. An opening in the torso provides access to the abdominal cavity and interchangeable, removable plates are provided for closing the access opening. The torso is formed with groin crease cut-outs (1) which incorporate pre-cut access cavities to facilitate the entry of endovascular stent graft instrumentation. A sensor system is provided for monitoring the carrying out of simulated surgical techniques. The sensor system comprises a digital camera (14) movable along a track fixed to a plate removably mounted in an access opening of the abdominal cavity of the torso.
Patent GB-2352385-A (GB)
Title: Thermal management system for clothing
Inventor: ELTON STUART FREDERICK
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: A garment (2) incorporates a means for removing heat and sweat from the surface of the wearer's body. Cooling is achieved through heat transfer conduits such as heat pipes (1) having a first end attached to a collector plate (3) in thermal contact with the body and a second end attached to a dissipater plate (4) remote from the body. The second end of the heat transfer conduit is actively cooled by the evaporation of sweat which is transferred away from the body and through or around the garment by means of a fluid conduit such as a wicking textile (7).
Patent GB-2343335-A (GB)
Title: Portable communication system and storage medium therefor
Inventor: OKANO YOICHI
IPC: H04W52/00
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: A portable communication system and a storage medium storing 5 a program for the portable communication system which is capable of temporarily stopping transmissions from the portable communication system, while being capable of using other functions such as information processing function, etc. separately from the transmitting function. When the user inputs a transmission suspension command to the control circuit 1 using the data input section 6, the timer is activated 9. The timer generates a power cut-off signal to turn off a switch 12. As a result, the power supplied to the transmitting section 8 from the power circuit 11 via the power-supply circuit 13 is cut off, to cause the transmitting section 7 not to be operational. Thus, malfunctions in other electronic equipment and apparatus can be prevented. Since the other functional parts are supplied with power even while the transmission function is suspended, the user can play games, etc. using an information processing function. In an alternative a sensor is provided which, on receipt of a signal defining a prohibited area, initiates the transmission suspension program.
Patent GB-2353613-A (GB)
Title: Information processor stores information objects and associated attributes
Inventor: STEVENS RICHARD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-08-24
Abstract: There is described an information processing apparatus in which information is stored as a plurality of information objects in a first memory region, each information object having associated attributes for storing data indicating characteristic details of the information stored in that information object. Selection means are provided for selecting one of a plurality of presentation layers stored in a second memory region, the stored presentation layers including presentation layers operable to display information in a format selected from the group of formats comprising a data flow diagram, a state transition diagram and an entity relationship diagram (as shown). Each information object has an attribute indicating whether that object is relevant to a predetermined one of the presentation layers, and information objects may be selected for display on the basis of the attribute.
Patent GB-2353939-A (GB)
Title: An aerodynamic safety helmet
Inventor: LEE RODNEY ASTON
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 1999-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a safety helmet (1) for use in applications where the wearer is exposed to the air through which he or she is travelling. The safety helmet has an exterior surface which is provided with a plurality of depressions (4) such that the exterior surface has a "dimpled<SP>"</SP> effect. The depressions have the effect of reducing drag over the surface of the helmet making it quieter and more comfortable for the user to wear and increasing efficiency due to a better aerodynamic performance. The size and shape of each depression may vary over the surface of the helmet, and the properties of the depressions may vary according to their location on the helmet. One or more areas of the helmet (2, the visor, and 3, the visor hinge cover) may be substantially free of depressions.
Patent GB-2350437-A (GB)
Title: Silver halide emusions
Inventor: LOK ROGER
IPC: G03C1/035
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming a silver halide emulsion comprising adding triiodide during grain formation or sensitization. The source of triiodide is preferably rubidium or potassium triiodide.