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Patent GB-2305469-A (GB)
Title: High pressure fuel line connection
Inventor: SWEETLAND ROGER DAVID
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 1996-06-25
Abstract: A high pressure fuel line connection assembly (14) for a fuel injector (12) positioned in a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The cylinder head includes at least two bores formed therein with the second bore (22, 24, 26) intersecting the first bore (16, 18, 20) at an angle with respect to an axial direction of the first bore (16, 18, 20). A fuel injector (12) is received in the first bore (16, 18, 20) for injecting fuel into a cylinder of the engine, while a fuel line for directing fuel to the fuel injector (12) and an intermediate elongated fuel line adapter (38) are received in the second bore (22, 24, 26) for fluidicly conducting fuel from the fuel line to the fuel injector (12). The elongated fuel line adapter (38) includes a first end contacting the fuel injector (12) in a region of the fuel injector (12) for receiving fuel to be injected and a fuel line connection fitting for biaising an end of the fuel line against a second end of the adapter (38) and the first end of the adapter (38) against the fuel injector (12) in order to sealingly engage the adapter (38) with both the fuel line and the fuel injector (12).
Patent GB-2323465-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard musical instrument has writing surface in lid
Inventor: KEMBLE BRIAN JOHN
IPC: G09B15/02
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: A keyboard musical instrument, in particular a piano, comprises a keyboard 2 having a closable fall 8 for protecting the keys 4. A cleanable writing surface such as a white board 24 is provided on the inner surface of the fall, and may be used as a teaching aid. The surface is preferably marked with musical staves 26 and may be adapted to receive magnetic or self-adhesive symbols. A fixed music tray 20 is provided at the bottom edge of the fall unit 8, just above the keys 4, and extends across the entire width of the piano. A height adjustable music tray (30, fig. 5) may also be provided, as may a sliding desk (40, fig. 6) at one or both ends of the keyboard, which comprises a leaf (42, fig. 6) which can be pulled out when required.
Patent GB-2311337-A (GB)
Title: Atomizer of reciprocating pump type
Inventor: ANDO YASUNORI
IPC: B05B15/00
Filed: 1997-03-20
Abstract: A reciprocating atomizer pump P for pumping a liquid/powder mixture, has the pressure chamber 30 formed by an atomizing tube 15, a piston 28, and a cylinder 20. The pressure chamber 30 has a check valve 24 that opens and closes the inlet of the pressure chamber 30 and a ball-shaped stirring member 25 moves freely in the pressure chamber 30 to stir the mixture while in the pressure chamber 30. Alternatively or additionally stirring of the mixture in the storage container 10 is achieved. To this end a pumping space 29 separate from the pressure chamber 30 is formed by the piston 28 and the cylinder 20. The pumping space 29 is occupied by mixture sucked up when the push button 17 is returned to its home position by a spring 27. Communicating holes 20e,20p are provided through which the mixture is discharged into the container 10 when the push button is pressed. Towards the end of the stroke the space 29 and the chamber 30 are connected through a passage 28e.
Patent GB-2313362-A (GB)
Title: Packaging fragile articles
Inventor: FORDE PETER THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 1997-03-22
Abstract: A device for use in packaging a fragile article comprises a bag 10 which is gas tight and inflated with gas. The bag 10 contains resilient pieces 12 e.g expanded polystyrene or shredded paper. The volume of pieces 12 may be less than three-quarters of the volume of the bag 10. The level of inflation and volume of pieces 12 is such that deformation of the bag 10 is resisted by the gas alone, the pieces 12 providing secondary protection. In another embodiment the pieces 12 may be omitted and the bag 10 may contain a resilient sheet. Alternatively, the sheet may be attached to or form part of the bag 10.
Patent GB-2311853-A (GB)
Title: Optical gauge
Inventor: TACHIBANA SHUNSAKU
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: The gauge includes a mirror holder ring 21 which is fitted to the outer periphery of the objective lens 12 and a light path bending mirror 22 is rotatably secured at the upper end thereof to the minor holder ring 21. With such an arrangement, the light downwardly emitted from an optical system 3 irradiates the top plane of an object of measurement when the light path bending minor 22 is held in parallel with the optical axis of the optical system 3. On ther other hand, the light emitted from the optical system 3 is rectangularly turned to irradiate a lateral plane of the object of measurement when the light path bending mirror 22 is turned around its upper end to a position where it is inclined by 450 relative to the optical axis of the optical system 3. Thus, an optical gauge according to the invention can observe one or more than one lateral sides of the object of measurement for dimensional measurement without modifying its attitude of the object.
Patent GB-2311833-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration damper
Inventor: KLEIFGES JURGEN
IPC: F16F15/134
Filed: 1997-04-04
Abstract: A torsional vibration damper 11 for a clutch plate of a motor vehicle has a damper spring means comprising at least three spring stages 13, (15, Fig 2), 17 for different ranges of the torque which is to be transmitted between an input component 7 and an output component 1, the spring stages having overlapping torque ranges. A pre-damper is for the idling range of operation, a crawling damper for low speed travel and a load damper for operation under load. The spring stage 15 of the low speed damper has an initial torque which is smaller than the final torque of the pre-damper spring stage 13. The load damper stage 17 likewise has an initial torque which is smaller than the final torque of the low speed damper stage 15. The pre-damper and the low speed damper are connected to the output member 1 through splines on their side discs 29, 33, 43 which locate the damper springs 19, (21), 23 so as to be axially movable but to have an angular clearance corresponding to the working ranges of the dampers. Friction devices associated with the individual spring stages can be mounted between the individual side discs.
Patent GB-2311838-A (GB)
Title: Valve actuator
Inventor: GREEN DAVID K
IPC: E21B34/02
Filed: 1997-04-04
Abstract: A valve actuator (A) can be selectively driven by fluid or electrical power, or both, in the alternative. A driving motor (18) engages a drive which, through a clutching mechanism ultimately engages the actuator shaft (44). The actuator shaft (44) has a spiral groove (46) which is ultimately engaged by cammed spheres moved into the groove (46), thus making the drive system which is retained longitudinally, drive the shaft upon rotation of the drive system. Upon release of energy to the driver, be it electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic, the clutching system disengages so that the balls come out of contact from the spiral groove (44) allowing a return spring (80) to snap the valve (V) shut by longitudinal movement of the actuator shaft (46).
Patent GB-2317241-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic cable passanger seat lighting
Inventor: WILLIS CHARLES HENRY HURST
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: A seat lighting arrangement comprises a light source remote from the vicinity in which illumination is required and a fibre optic cable which transmits light from the source to the desired vicinity, which is typically in front of a passenger in said seat. The cable is routed through the seat and is provided with a connector in a suitable location to which is attached a detachable flex-and-stay type fibre optic extension cable. The extension cable may be easily manipulated by a passenger to provide discreet lighting in a location desired by said passenger and also easily removed for maintenance and repair purposes. The extension cable optionally comprises two parts, a covering sheath and a fibre optic cable thus permitting the removal of the cable from the sheath for replacement or repair of either part.
Patent GB-2319007-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling the steering angle of a vehicle
Inventor: BOHRINGEN MICHAEL
IPC: B62D6/00
Filed: 1997-10-27
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the steering angle for a vehicle, contains a control element by whose operation the steering angle can be adjusted as a function of the associated control element operating variable. The steering angle adjustment is carried out as a function of the control element operating variable with a vehicle-speed-dependent steering gearing which is constant in a lower speed range rises to at least a linear extent in a medium speed range and rises to at most a linear extent in an upper speed range.
Patent GB-2330804-A (GB)
Title: Electrically powered bicycle trailer
Inventor: BOLWELL MICHAEL ROBIN
IPC: B62M7/14
Filed: 1997-11-04
Abstract: An electrically powered bicycle trailer comprises a cargo carrier 1 with a single rear mounted electrically powered wheel 2, a power source in the form of a battery 7 and a towing hitch 10 for connection to a bicycle. The battery may be rechargeable and located towards the front of the trailer such that its weight causes the trailer to be stable when hitched to a bicycle since the centre of gravity of the trailer lies below the line X-X joining the hitch to the contact point of the wheel. The wheel may be driven by motors 4 driving through toothed belts 5 and pulleys 6. Means on the bicycle operable by its rider may be provided to control the current from the battery to the wheel. The hitch may allow free movement of the trailer about a vertical axis and a degree of movement about horizontal axes.
Patent GB-2320658-A (GB)
Title: Radio communication apparatus selects one of a plurality of different communication systems based on signal quality
Inventor: IMURA MINORU
IPC: H04W36/30
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: Radio communication apparatus which is able to operate with a plurality of different radio communication systems, ( e.g. personal handy phone system (PHS), cellular telephone, cordless telephone, car telephone, data communication system and two-way pager system) automatically selects the communication system exhibiting the best channel quality at the time of channel connection. The channel quality can be determined on the basis of at least one of the received signal electric field strengths (RSSI), the received data quality signals (DQ) and the received data/bit error rates (BER), which may be measured for each system at the same time or at different times, and stored in memory. If only one type of information is used, the others need not be stored and if more than one type is used, the comparison results can be weighted to assign priorities, for example, data qualities (DQ) are first compared 42 and if equal, error rates (BER) are then compared 43 and if these are equal, signal strengths (RSSI) are finally compared 41. Alternatively, the comparisons can be made with a predetermined reference level, for example if only one channel signal strength is above a reference level, that channel is selected while if more than one signal strength is above the level, the data qualities or error rates are then compared.
Patent GB-2333574-A (GB)
Title: Movement controlling device
Inventor: ECARNOT ERIC
IPC: F16F9/512
Filed: 1998-01-23
Abstract: A fluid spring, such as for controlling the angular movement of a vehicle door, comprises a piston (42) slidable within a cylinder (20) having a fixture (24) connected to the door frame. A piston rod (40) has a fixture (56) connected to the door. The piston (42) divides the interior of the cylinder (20) into first and second chambers (48,50) filled with hydraulic fluid. A fluid passageway (117) in the piston (42) leads from one of the chambers (48,50) into a cavity (104) but is normally blocked by a seal (120) carried by a vane (116) which, like a second vane (114), is rigid with a boss (112) angularly biassed around a central axis by a spring (118). When sufficient force is applied to the door, the fluid pressure acting on the seal (120) moves the vane (116) against the spring bias and allows fluid flow between the two chambers (48,50) and consequent angular movement of the door. The required force to keep the door moving now substantially reduces because the fluid pressure acts on the whole of the side of the vane (116). Movement of the second vane (114) progressively unseals a second fluid passage through the piston between the two chambers (48,50).
Patent GB-2338701-A (GB)
Title: Patient transfer aid
Inventor: STRONG PHILIP WALTER
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1998-06-23
Abstract: A patient transfer aid of the type where transfer is effected by the sliding or rolling of one layer of flexible sheet material having a low coefficient of friction over another layer of material and where gripping means 6a, 19a, b are provided for gripping during the sliding or rolling transfer movement to assist in the transfer of the patient, wherein the patient transfer aid is provided with at least two gripping means which are varied in the distance at which they are positioned from the central axis 7 of the patient transfer aid. Preferably, the handles are non linear with respect to the central axis.
Patent GB-2330367-A (GB)
Title: A combined stormwater and foul water separation and overflow tank
Inventor: WILLIAMS ANTHONY CAREY
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: A combined stormwater and foul water separation and overflow tank having an inlet for receipt of both stormwater and foul water, a first low level outlet for sewerage sludge in liquid form, and a second high level outlet incorporating a filter for discharging overflow water, the tank being divided into successive settlement chambers, from the inlet and first outlet to the second outlet, with lower level pressure controlled valves in the dividing walls between the chambers which allow for sludge return flow back to the first outlet only when the water levels within the overflow tank fall down to the region of the valves. When, during a storm, substantial quantities of rain water flow through a sewerage pipe 4, a chamber A of the tank 1 will start to fill up and the water can then overflow into chambers B and C together with a certain amount of the sewerage material. Baffles 8 tend to deposit solid to settle out in the chambers B and C. The overflow water is filtered at 6 before passing out from an overflow pipe 7. As the levels within the chambers A, B and C fall again the pressure decrease allows flap valves 10 to open so as to allow a return flow of sewerage sludge from chambers B and C to chamber A and ultimately to be carried away through the sewer pipe 4.
Patent GB-2341300-A (GB)
Title: On-screen display menu for image display device
Inventor: JEONG SEOK HWA
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1999-01-26
Abstract: A level adjust display apparatus and method for an on-screen display (OSD) menu of an image display device which displays function control targets in the form of an OSD menu on a screen is disclosed. The apparatus includes a key input unit 22 including a vertical adjust button 25,26 and a horizontal adjust button 23,24 for selecting and adjusting the function control targets, an OSD menu generation unit enabling respective level adjust directions of the function control targets to be displayed vertically or horizontally, and a control unit enabling a disposed direction of the vertical adjust button or the horizontal adjust button, a level adjust display direction for each of the function control targets and a vertical direction (position) or a horizontal direction (position) actually implemented on the screen with regard to the function control targets to correspond to each other, whereby the respective adjusting directions of level adjust buttons, the moving direction of OSD menu level meter and actual moving directions (positions) of function control targets implemented on the screen are in accordance with each other, ie a variable histogram, correspondingly oriented mimic icon is displayed.
Patent GB-2351049-A (GB)
Title: An independent, self-regulating passive vehicle suspension.
Inventor: SPILLANE ANTHONY FRANCIS
IPC: B60G21/04
Filed: 1999-06-16
Abstract: In an independent vehicle suspension, compensating members (40) are provided between the front pair of wheels (22a) and the rear pair of wheels (22b) and are connected to the left and right wheels of each pair so that they are rotated by simultaneous movement of the pair in opposite directions. Each of the compensation members (40) is mounted on a bell crank (28, 30), the bell cranks being interconnected by a roll spring interconnection (46) which is arranged to be stretched or compressed during vehicle roll, but moved longitudinally of the vehicle during cross articulation.
Patent GB-2344473-A (GB)
Title: Docking station with set of modules
Inventor: MAY GREGORY J
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 1999-10-26
Abstract: A docking station is provided for coupling one of a set of differently configured pieces of equipment, for example portable computers (2) to stationary peripheral devices, and for charging a respective power storage module, for example a battery pack (24) for the portable computer (2). A power storage/battery receptacle (26) is provided so that, while the user docks and uses the computer, they can insert the battery (24) into the battery receptacle (26) and charge the battery (24). This conveniently allows the user to charge up an extra battery pack (24) while using the docked computer (2), even while a battery pack (24) inside the computer (2) is charging from AC power provided through the docking station to the computer (2). In the main embodiment, the docking station includes a standard module (8) having all standard peripheral interfaces (16), and a set of computer-specific second modules (10) which accommodates the physical size and electrical characteristics of the different portable computers (2) used. Each second module (10) can also have a battery receptacle (26) compatible with the particular type of battery (24) used by the corresponding portable computer (2). A security lock for holding the power storage module/battery (24) in place, inside. The receptacle (26) during charging is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2353621-A (GB)
Title: Selecting items
Inventor: CLIFTON-BLIGH GERVASE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-11-05
Abstract: In a method of selecting one of a plurality of items, each item is labelled by a respective string of indices. The method comprises j steps, i=1,...,j, of selecting one of a plurality of ranges of possible values for the i-th index. Then, the method determines whether, for any of the items, the first j indices of the string are all respectively within the j selected ranges.
Patent GB-2356139-A (GB)
Title: Use of substituted (quinolin-2-yl-methoxy)phenyl-acyl-sulphonamides and cyanamides for the treatment of diseases
Inventor: TAYLOR BILL
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 1999-11-15
Abstract: Use of (quinolin-2-yl-methoxy)phenylacyl-sulphonamides and -cyanamides of the formula (I) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=54 WI=121 LX=518 LY=1080 TI=CF> <PC>in which<BR> A, B, D, E, L, G, X, R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>2</SP> are described in the current specification for the treatment and prevention of glomerular nephritis, lung cancer, multiple sclerosis, ocular inflammation, osteoporosis, reperfusion injury and tinnitus.
Patent GB-2341252-A (GB)
Title: Information system using human resource profiles
Inventor: SLATER ALAN FALCONER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for use as a source of information and for providing to a user who makes a request for information, an answer to that request. The system includes an information library which includes at least a human resource profile source which typically includes details on a number of persons to whom the request can be selectively sent and from whom an answer is obtained. The system selects the recipients of the request on the basis of the human resource profiles and can also store answers and other information to which subsequent requests can be referred as well as other selected information sources.
Patent GB-2344461-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor light emitting devices
Inventor: WANG WANG NANG
IPC: H01S5/323
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: The device comprises a sapphire substrate 1 having a porous surface layer or porous structure, an InAlGaN buffer layer 2, an n-type GaN layer 3, a Group III-V active layer 4, a p-type AlGaN hole emitting layer 10, a p-type InGaN contact layer 11 and a metallic ohmic contact. The device may be a laser or light emitting diode.
Patent GB-2357443-A (GB)
Title: Fluid decoration structure
Inventor: LIAO CHU-YUAN
IPC: G09F19/08
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A fluid decoration structure includes a collar (1), a partitioning board (2), a base (3), a soft transparent film-like enclosing body (4), a fluid (5) and multiple decorative articles (6). The fluid (5), decorative articles (6) and partitioning board (2) are enclosed within the enclosing body (4). The partitioning board (2) is formed with at least one through hole (21). The collar (1) is downward fined from the upper side of the enclosing body onto the partitioning board (2). The collar (1) is formed with an annular neck section for pressing the partitioning board in a receiving/locating space defined between the collar and the base seat. An open end (41) of the enclosing body (4) is fixedly clamped in the receiving/locating space and the open end of the enclosing body is hidden between the partitioning board (2) and the base (3). The base (3) and the collar (1) are tightly connected with each other so that no sealing track is revealed outside. The transparent enclosing body (4) forms a soft body on the base to naturally present the decorative articles enclosed therein. In addition, along with the flowing and variation of the fluid contained in the enclosing body, a special visual effect is achieved. Moreover, the enclosing body is made of soft material so that a user can indirectly touch the decorative articles enclosed therein to enhance the entertaining effect.
Patent GB-191420544-A (GB)
IPC: B64F1/06
Abstract: 20,544. Sparre, P. A. Oct. 5. Starting.-In a device for launching flying-machines and comprising a cylinder or piston to which compressed air or fluid is admitted, the valve is gradually opened as the machine proceeds so that the maximum effort of the starting-device is exerted at the end of its stroke. The piston-rod 7 is secured to a cross-head 5 sliding on guides 6 and carrying pivoted rods 3 which engage with a transverse bar 2 on the flying-machine. Air is admitted from the reservoir 54 through a valve 10 to the cylinder 50. The valve is controlled by a bell-crank lever 15 actuated by a hooked bar 16, which is pivoted to a rod 26 connected to a bell-crank lever 33. At starting, the pilot moves the rod 26 slightly to the left by a lever 41, which acts on a pin 46 on the lever 35. The movement of the lever 41 is limited by a stop 45, and after its actuation the pilot abandons the handle 43 and operating-cord 42. As the piston 8 moves to the left, a pin 38 on the cross-head 5 actuates a curved lever 36 connected to the lever 33 so that the valve 10 is gradually opened as the cross-head moves under the lever 36. At the end of the stroke of the piston, the cross-head 5 actuates a lever 51, which, through a rod 32 and levers 30, 19, 22, lifts a bar 23 and so disengages the hooked bar 16 from the lever 15. The valve 10 is then closed by the spring 12.