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Patent GB-2309620-A (GB)
Title: Microwave oven with rotatable heater
Inventor: HONG SEOK-WEON
IPC: H05B11/00
Filed: 1997-01-22
Abstract: This invention discloses a heater handling device of a microwave oven by which a beater mounted in the cooking chamber can be manipulated from the outside thereof without opening the door. An inner case 11, in which a cooking chamber 30 is formed, and an outer case 12 enclosing the inner case 11 are provided. In the cooking chamber 30 is rotatably mounted a heater 50 with terminal portions 51 which are disposed at one side wall of the cooking chamber 30. The terminal portions 51 protrude to an electric component compartment 40 and a heater handling member 80 is disposed on the outside of the outer case 12. A connecting member 90 is provided between the terminal portions 51 and the heater handling member to connect them to each other so that the heater handling member 80, the connecting member 90 and the heater 50 are integrally rotated.
Patent GB-2311107-A (GB)
Title: Disc brake
Inventor: IWATA YUKIO
IPC: F16D55/2265
Filed: 1997-03-14
Abstract: A disc brake comprises a support member 14 to be attached to a vehicle axially inward of a rotor 10, a caliper 12 mounted on the support member 14, for axial movement, via guide pins 16, 18 received in guide holes defined by sleeves 34, 36. Inner pad 22 is supported by the support member 14 and outer pad 26 is mounted on the caliper 12. The gap between the main guide pin 16 and its guide hole is smaller than the corresponding gap between subsidiary guide pin 18 and its guide hole. The main guide pin 16 is positioned on the rotor run-out side of the disc brake, and the main guide hole and main guide pin 16 are arranged to extend through the plane of contact of the outer pad 26 and the rotor 10.
Patent GB-2323435-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for simulating a solid fuel fire
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN RICHARD
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 1997-03-19
Abstract: An apparatus for simulating a solid fuel fire comprising an upwardly extending transparent and/or translucent screen means (2) viewable from the front of the apparatus, simulated flame effect means in the form of silk ribbons (8) for simulating flames located rearwardly of said screen means and viewable through said screen means, simulated fuel means (7) located rearwardly of said screen means (2) and viewable therethrough, and simulated and/or real fuel mans (14,15) located forwardly of said screen means, and a light source (6) for illuminating at least said simulated flame effect means and said simulated fuel means rearwardly of said screen means.
Patent GB-2326275-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric battery charger using wafer-array of piezoelectric elements attached to a source of mechanical vibrations, e.g. a motor vehicle engine
Inventor: KIM DONG-KUK
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: The piezoelectric generator generates electricity by using the mechanical vibrational energy of an engine of a vehicle. The piezoelectric generator includes a wafer bearing an array of piezoelectric elements 205 attached to the engine and an electrical circuit for storing the electrical energy generated in the piezoelectric elements by charging a battery 150. Each piezoelectric element has a cantilevered piezoelectric thin film 210 and a support member 220. Residual stresses are applied to the support member so that the piezoelectric elements are bent upward. The piezoelectric thin film is formed by using PZT, and the support member is formed by using SiNx. When the engine vibrates, electrical energy is generated due to the stresses applied to the piezoelectric thin film, and the electrical energy is stored in the battery via a DC/AC converter. Thus electrical energy is effectively generated from wasted mechanical vibrational energy and is used in an electrical system. Details of the manufacture of the piezoelectric elements are disclosed.
Patent GB-2327810-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing integrated circuit devices with different gate oxide thicknesses
Inventor: SUN SHIH-WEI
IPC: H01L21/8234
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: Different thicknesses of gate oxide can be formed on a single chip in a single oxidation process by selectively implanting a dopant such as nitrogen into the surface of the chip in a pattern corresponding to the desired differences in gate oxide thickness. Implanting nitrogen to a silicon substrate reduces the rate at which oxide grows on the surface. Thus, by implanting different dosages of nitrogen into the surface of the substrate, thicker or thinner oxide layers can be provided. A processing chip with embedded DRAM can then be formed where the logic circuitry has a thin gate oxide and the DRAM circuitry has a thick gate oxide by implanting the higher dosage of nitrogen into the region of the chip where the logic circuits are to be formed. Different gate oxide thicknesses are then provided by exposing both the logic circuitry and the embedded DRAM section to a single thermal oxidation process.
Patent GB-2313522-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for synchronizing timing of components of a telecommunication system
Inventor: MANNETTE MICHAEL RUSSELL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 1996-11-05
Abstract: A method for synchronising timing of signal transmissions in a telecommunication system (100) determines a "fixed portion" (222) of the propagation delay between the central unit (102) and subscribers (206, 208) in a particular node (202). Any of the subscriber units with respect to the telecommunications system (100) may be implemented using the general subscriber cable access unit (CAU) (700). The CAU (700) includes an RF transceiver (702) that includes a cable interface (704), an UP converter (706), a modulator (708), and a DOWN converter (710). The cable interface (704) provides an interface to either coaxial or fiber-optic cables, whereby RF signals from the UP converter (706) are placed on the spokes (510) and RF signals from the spokes (510) are downloaded to the DOWN converter (710). The modulator (708) processes digital signals into analog signals that are converted to their proper frequency for transmission by the UP converter (706).
Patent GB-2328379-A (GB)
Title: Games racket
Inventor: CHOJNACKI ROBERT MAREK
IPC: A63B49/08
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: The games racket comprises a head (1) and a shaft (2), the shaft being fitted with a separable extension module (8) bearing a hand grip. The two components (2, 8) are locked rigidly together by a wedging action. Preferably the shaft (2) is provided at its free end with legs (4, 5) defining a slot (6) which has wedge profiles (7) formed in it. The extension module (8) is push fitted over the legs (4, 5) and a locking device (12, 13) is inserted into the slot (6), the locking device having a wedging element (13) which bears against the wedge profiles (7). Various extension modules (8) can be stocked at the point of sale of the racket in order to provide rackets of differing lengths and/or grip sizes.
Patent GB-2313608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to deinking of paper
Inventor: OWEN DAVID
IPC: B03C1/01
Filed: 1994-04-21
Abstract: A method for improving the recyclability of paper waste having ink thereon, which ink does not normally contain a magnetic component, by utilising one or more magnetic carriers in the formulation of the printing ink utilised, to enable same to be removed by the use of at least one magnet.
Patent GB-2317869-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for inserting ordered groups of products into cartons
Inventor: ROMAGNOLI ANDREA
IPC: B65B5/06
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A cartoning device 3 for inserting ordered groups of products (4), such as rows of teabags, into cartons 2 comprises a carton feed line 5 consisting of a single set of pick-up and transfer means (belt 23, rollers 24, and mobile gripper elements 25) capable of holding a number of cartons, in this instance, three (see Figure 6), and operating between a carton reception station 6 and a carton filling station 7; a transfer line 10 designed to allow the (e.g., vertical) transfer of the filled cartons 2 from the filling station 7 to a post-filling station 11, positioned (below and) to one side of the feed line; and, a conveyor line 8 which transfers the cartons 2 from the post-filling station 11 to the carton ejection station 9 which is located at the same end of the cartoning device 3 as the reception station 6. The carton pick-up and transfer means (23-25) moves with discontinuous movements, the magnitude of which are determined by the see of the carton and on how many rows of products (4) are required to fill it. In the embodiment shown in Figures 2 and 5, the container requires three rows of products (4) and the operator uses control means (26,27, see Figure 4) to set the distance for each movement of (23,24,25) to be one third the length of the carton 2. This setting remains until all cartons of that size have been filled. The carton follows a generally U-shaped path from reception station 6, along feed-line (23), down transfer line 10 to post-filling station 11 and back along conveyor line 8 to ejection station 9.
Patent GB-2319150-A (GB)
Title: A security method for making secure an authentication method that uses a secret key algorithm
Inventor: THIRIET FABIEN
IPC: H04L9/06
Filed: 1997-10-30
Abstract: It is well known to use secret or private keys in authentication processes. However, secret keys can be stolen and modified by external means (eg. ion bombardment) to learn their value. To prevent this an authentication method with an associated security method is proposed. The authentication method comprises the steps of obtaining a calculated result (3) from a random number (1) subjected to a secret key algorithm (2). The security method includes steps of calculating a test result (5) from a reference random number (4) subjected to the secret key algorithm (2), of comparing the test result (5) with a reference result (6), and of ensuring that the calculated result is transmitted only when the test result (5) is identical to the reference result (6).
Patent GB-2330843-A (GB)
Title: safety filler knob for steam generator.
Inventor: KUPLAS HARBEY
IPC: F22B1/28
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: A separate steam generator 2 for feeding steam to the iron (Figure 1) has a filler orifice 11, a filler knob 7 for closing the filler orifice 11, a sealing member 12 disposed, and extending radially from the orifice 11, and with a flexible uptumed peripheral rim 13. The filler knob 7 has a downwardly depending peripheral edge 19 which lies closely adjacent and outside the peripheral rim 13 of the sealing member 12 whereby when the filler knob 7 is at least partially released steam pressure in the steam generator 2 causes the flexible peripheral rim 13 to make sealing contact with peripheral edge 19 to prevent steam from being released around the knob 7. A steam exhaust outlet 8 may also be provided, connected to sealing member 12 via a flap valve 21. In addition, an audible warning may be provided as knob 7 is unscrewed, due to the steam pressure on flap valve 21. Also, the upturned edge 13 of seal 12 may act as a funnel to aid filling of the generator.
Patent GB-2335843-A (GB)
Title: Seat assembly providing adjustable lumbar support
Inventor: SCOTT TERRY
IPC: A47C7/46
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A support element for incorporation in a seat frame in order to provide support for upholstery comprises a pair of spaced transverse wires 1,2 between which are tensioned a plurality of spaced linear wires 3 to form a wire grid. The linear wires 3 are arranged to support a resilient belt 4 which is formed of a resilient, preferably elastic or elastomeric material, and is penetrated by the linear wires 3 that pass through the material of the belt. The belt ends have hooks 5 which attach to lever members 8 on a spindle 7 mounted on the seat frame. A pulley 9 mounted on each spindle (7,fig.2) carries a Bowden cable mechanism 10,11 which enables the two belt ends to be tensioned simultaneously by a common adjusting mechanism.
Patent GB-2351117-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking clamp for undulating radio frequency cables
Inventor: WINGHAM PHILIP GRANT
IPC: F16L3/237
Filed: 1998-11-12
Abstract: A two-piece cable clamp 3, in particular for clamping radio frequency cables to signal towers. The two-piece clamp comprises two clamp halves joined at a centre line 1. The clamp has two apertures 2, each aperture being in one half of the clamp 3 on either side of the centre line 1 and these apertures can receive a cable. The two-piece clamp has pin and plug interlockers 5 for attaching the clamp to further clamps. In addition, the clamp 3 has grip regions comprising a plurality of fingers which grip and secure the cable in position in the apertures 2.
Patent GB-2331662-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid ATM adaptation layer
Inventor: PETERSEN LARS-GOERAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: In a telecommunication system that generates more than one type of communication data stream, in which each data stream exhibits a distinctive data transfer format, bandwidth utilization is improved by first reformatting the different data tansfer formats so that all of the data is compatible with a common data transfer protocol, for example, the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) protocol. The communication data and the corresponding control data, required to maintain communication data alignment, are multiplexed into a single data stream which is then transmitted over a common telecommunication channel to a receiving station.
Patent GB-2347396-A (GB)
Title: A suspension system having a rigid moderator unit
Inventor: HUTCHINS WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: B60G21/04
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: A suspension system is disclosed including a rigid planar moderator unit 18 having four wheel connection points, each connected to a wheel 16 so that vertical movement of the wheel results in a force applied to the connection point in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the moderator unit. The connections are arranged such that pitch movements produce rotation of the unit 18 about the pitch axis A-A, cross articulation movements produce rotation of the unit 18 about a cross articulation axis B-B that is perpendicular to the pitch axis, and the rigidity of the unit 18 will resist roll movements.
Patent GB-2334185-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining handover in a communications system
Inventor: THOMAS HOWARD
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: A method for determining handover in a communications system having a serving cell and a plurality of neighbouring cells involves the steps of classifying respective relationships between the serving cell and the respective neighbouring cells including whether the neighbouring cell uses an adjacent frequency to the serving cell and determining a handover based on the respective classification.
Patent GB-2335124-A (GB)
Title: Improved distributed remote monitoring (DRMON) for networks
Inventor: FLETCHER RICK
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 1997-12-12
Abstract: Distributed remote monitoring (dRMON) of network traffic and performance uses distributed nodes to collect traffic statistics at distributed points in the network. These statistics are forwarded to collectors which compile the statistics to create combined views of network performance. A collector may mimic a prior art, non-distributed, network probe and may interact with network management software as though it were a stand-alone network probe thereby simplifying a user's interaction with the distributed system. The invention is designed to work in accordance with a variety of standard network management protocols including SNMP, RMON, and RMON2 but is not limited to those environments. The invention has applications in a variety of communication system environments including local area networks, cable television distribution systems, ATM systems, and advanced telephony systems. A specific embodiment of the invention is particularly optimized to work in LAN environments with end systems running under Windows-compatible network operating systems.
Patent GB-2351768-A (GB)
Title: Hook and loop tape with perforations
Inventor: KATSUMI OKAZAKI
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 1999-07-09
Abstract: A tape has a layer of moulded hook material 6 bonded to a layer of textile material 8 so that the tape can stick to itself. The tape has weakened regions 12 along its length, which can be either a groove across the whole width or perforations completely through the tape. This allows lengths of tape to be easily torn from a reel 4.
Patent GB-2357835-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the incident angle of an optical light beam
Inventor: GEISSLER MICHAEL P
IPC: G01S3/78
Filed: 1999-09-13
Abstract: An angular sensor 2 comprises an array 5 of optical receiving elements 6, where each element is provided with detection means 7. Each element 6 generates radiation in response to incident light, for example by fluorescence, which is reflected internally within the element and directed towards detection means 7. The sensor is disposed so that the outputs from the detecting means 7 vary according to with the orientation of the sensor relative to the incident light source, e.g. 1a-1c. The elements are preferably laminar, where a broad face receives the incident light and the narrow faces form internal mirrors and may have arctuate receiving faces and/ or be disposed so that the light receiving surfaces face in different directions. The sensor may also include a mask with an aperture 4. A system for calibrating the sensor (figure 7) is also disclosed, whereby sets of reference values corresponding to the detector outputs for a number of positions and/ or orientations of the sensor may be compiled and stored.
Patent GB-2357765-A (GB)
Title: Water-insoluble alginate sponge material
Inventor: SCHERR GEORGE H
IPC: C08L5/04
Filed: 1999-10-13
Abstract: The specification discloses an alginate foam composition dressing which may be prepared with or without a backing. The foam dressing exhibits unique capability in including soluble or insoluble medicaments as part of the alginate foam composition, attributes not inherent in alginate dressings prepared by spinning. The dressings so prepared also eliminate the need for adhesives and secondary dressings for retaining an alginate dressing on a wound site. The foam is formed by addition of a di- or trivalent metal cation to a solution of water-soluble alginate, followed by addition of a gaseous foam-forming or effervescent compound and an acid, then drying the foam.
Patent GB-2343929-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic clutch actuation system with electrically operated valve
Inventor: BASNETT MICHAEL NEIL
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 1999-10-15
Abstract: A clutch actuation system comprises a master cylinder 11 and a slave cylinder 12 connected via a hydraulic pipe 16 having an electrically operable valve, eg solenoid valve 20, controlled by an electronic control unit 15 that receives signal from an engine speed sensor 21, transmission speed sensor 22, gear lever sensor 23 and road wheel speed sensor 24. When a gear is engaged and the signals from the engine sensor 21 and transmission sensor 22 received by the control init 15 indicate that a speed difference is greater than a predetermined amount solenoid valve 20 is operated to restrict flow between cylinders 11, 12 thereby engaging the clutch gradually without shock. In a first and a second embodiment of valve 20 flow is switched between an unrestricted flow and a restricted flow (see figs 2 and 3), while in a third embodiment of valve 20 the restricted flow is variable (see fig 4).
Patent GB-2343488-A (GB)
Title: Lip seal arrangement
Inventor: FRAUHAMMER KARL
IPC: F16J15/3268
Filed: 1999-10-26
Abstract: A sealing arrangement for the radial gap (18) between two machine parts (13, 15) which are rotatable relative to one another, in particular, between a gear compartment (11) and a motor compartment (12) of an electric tool. The sealing arrangement comprises at least one lip seal (20), having a basic body and a relatively flexible sealing edge (23) which, in a sealing position, is in contact with one of the machine parts, preferable a shaft. An assembly support (27) is provided which, during assembly of the sealing arrangement (10), via projection (28), lifts the sealing edge (23) off the machine part (15). In a sealing position of the sealing arrangement (10) the projection engages radially into a recess (29) formed by a circumferential turned groove in the machine part (15). In this position the sealing edge (23) comes into contact with the machine part (15). The assembly support may comprise a projection formed on the lip seal or a separate assembly ring, Fig 3 (31), with at least one extension (32), which during assembly lies radially between the sealing lip (22) and the machine part (15). In said manner, damage to the sealing edge (23) is prevented during assembly of the sealing arrangement.
Patent GB-2356411-A (GB)
Title: A self bonding building block/brick
Inventor: BRIERLEY SIMON FRANCIS LLEWELY
IPC: E04B2/02
Filed: 1999-11-20
Abstract: A self bonding building block that incorporates a bonding agent so that blocks can be stacked without separate bonding agents needing to be applied. Subsequent to stacking, the bonding agent is activated by some physical or chemical means to attach the blocks together. The blocks can be made of a wide range of conventional building materials such as sand or stone. The binding agent can be, for example, hydraulic cement, epoxies or cellulose glues. If the blocks include, for example, cement as the binding agent, spraying with water after stacking would activate the cement, which would leach between adjacent blocks where it would set and bind the bricks together. The bonding agent can also be applied around the edge of the block, possibly by incorporation into a layer of cloth.
Patent HU-T66534-A (HU)
Title: Process for functionalizing ethylene polymers
Inventor: PRINCIOTTA GUALTIERO
IPC: C08F8/46
Filed: 1993-07-30
Abstract: Ethylene (co)polymers such as LLDPE, HDPE and EVA, not containing stabilizer agents, can be functionalized in bulk and continuously, with maleic anhydride, in an extruder, without that any substantial alterations of polymer could be evidenced. The multilayer films obtained by using such functionalized (co)polymers as binding agents for mutually incompatible polymers such as polyethylene-polyamide (PE-PA), retain good characteristics of transparency and evenness (low number of fish eye defects), with which extremely good compatibilizing and adhesion properties are associated. <IMAGE>
Patent HU-T66064-A (HU)
Title: Pulsing atmospheric fluidized bed combustion equipment and method
Inventor: MANSOUR MOMTAZ N
IPC: F23C10/00
Filed: 1992-04-22
Abstract: A pulsed atmospheric fluidized bed reactor system is disclosed and claimed along with a process for utilization of same for the combustion of, e.g. high sulfur content coal. The system affords a economical, ecologically acceptable alternative to oil and gas fired combustors. The apparatus may also be employed for endothermic reaction, combustion of waste products, e.g. organic and medical waste, drying, calcining and the like.
Patent HU-T71661-A (HU)
Title: Disposable nappy
Inventor: MALOWANIEC KRZYSZTOF D
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1993-07-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a disposable nappy (10) with an underwear-protection sheet (11), an absorbent layer (16), a non-woven cover sheet (12) pervious to liquids, and a hydrophobic non-woven overlay (22) which has an opening (30) and seal flaps (24, 26) and whose edges form a seal with the underwear-protection sheet (11). In order to achieve improved leaktightness, the invention calls for the width of the liquid-pervious non-woven cover sheet (12) to be smaller, in the crutch region (42) of the nappy, than that of the underwear-protection sheet (11) and for the hydrophobic non-woven overlay (22), in the crutch region (42) of the nappy, to overlap the longitudinal edges (13) of the liquid-pervious non-woven cover sheet (12) and to be sealed to the underwear-protection sheet (11).