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Patent GB-2316926-A (GB)
Title: Infeed arrangement for a packaging machine
Inventor: DUFF ROBB RANDALL
IPC: B65G47/28
Filed: 1996-09-06
Abstract: An infeed pitching arrangement 10 accelerates one or more articles 12 from an unpitched supply. The supply moves over a dead plate 13 and said one or more articles are lifted from below into engagement with a driven belt 15 by article engaging blocks 31 moving at the same speed as the driven belt 15. In operation as the articles 12 slide along the dead plate 13 they do not contact the moving belt 15. At the instant the first group of articles 12 is over the guide member 27, cam 23 moves to lift the guide member 27 and cause blocks 31 to be lifted into engagement with the bases of the articles 12 and lift them clear of the dead plate 13 and into contact with the moving bolt 15. The lifted articles 12 are thus accelerated away from the following stream of articles.
Patent GB-2310012-A (GB)
Title: Electronic control of gear-engaging hydraulic pressure in an automatic motor vehicle gearbox
Inventor: WAGNER THOMAS
IPC: F16H61/00
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: In a control device (6) for an automatic motor vehicle gearbox with electro-hydraulically actuated gear-engaging elements (18), the gear-shift comfort during an upshift in tractive mode is improved by control of the hydraulic pressure. In a first phase of the shift, the fill phase, the hydraulic pressure is quickly brought to a desired variable using a large duty factor (duty cycle) of a PWM signal applied to a valve. In a second phase of the shift, in which the gearbox input torque passes from the gear shift element of the old gear to that of the new gear, the hydraulic pressure is also controlled by a large duty factor. And in a third phase of the shifting operation, the inertial phase, in which the decrease in the engine speed occurs, the hydraulic pressure is first quickly controlled to a desired variable and is then regulated.
Patent GB-2320320-A (GB)
Title: No abstract filed yet
Inventor: REES EMLYN
IPC: F21S13/12
Filed: 1996-12-12
Abstract: There is disclosed a candle comprising a body portion (1) having therein a cavity (3) for serving as a reservoir for liquid fuel oil; a cap portion (2) that fits onto the body portion (1) so as to close the cavity (3) therein and that is removable from the body portion (1) so as to enable the reservoir to be re-filled; and a wick (7) extending through the cap portion (2) and into the cavity (3) in the body portion (1).
Patent GB-2308938-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for operating a communication device
Inventor: MITCHELL KEVIN P
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: A unique actuator 130 and user interface preferably located on one side of a communication device enables one-handed operation of the device, such as a radiotelephone or other portable communication device. In particular, a multifunction rocker switch 302 may rotate around or slide along a particular axis to scroll up and down through functions, while the rocker switch could move in an orthogonal direction to select a function. Alternatively, three keys 124-128 could be employed in place of the multifunction rocker switch. Among other functions, the actuator will preferably provide the user access to menu features to perform the confirmation or selection operation in most menu features and access to the name directory to place calls when reviewing a number and to terminate a call when completed.
Patent GB-2325085-A (GB)
Title: Electrically coupled unit
Inventor: DEMANT KLAUS-DIETER KURT
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 1997-05-09
Abstract: An electrically coupled unit includes a first unit (50), eg a printed circuit board, and a second engaging unit (40), eg a keypad, for electrically coupling to the first unit (50). The second engaging unit (40) has electrical coupling means (46) for connecting at least one electrical circuit (56, 58) of the first unit (50) when the second engaging unit (40) is attached to the first unit (50), such that the connection of the at least one electrical circuit (56, 58) is indicative of the second engaging unit (40) being attached thereto. The completion of the electrical circuit (56) on the printed circuit board (50) indicates that the current keypad (40), eg for a radio communication unit, has been attached and also enables a particular function of the keypad (40) to be activated.
Patent GB-2312601-A (GB)
Title: Graphics display adapters
Inventor: JOHNS CHARLES RAY
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method of windowing a VGA image on a screen. The apparatus is a graphics adapter that contains a VGA controller 425, a rasterizer engine 420 and a frame buffer 430 having a displayable (432) and a non-displayable memory (434). The VGA controller stores, processes and retrieves VGA data from the non-displayable memory of the frame buffer and provides the data to the rasterizer engine for further processing such as to window the VGA image on a display screen. After processing, the accelerated graphics processor of the rasterizer engine 420 stores the VGA data as well as other graphics data in the displayable memory 432 of the frame buffer to be later displayed.
Patent GB-2312306-A (GB)
Title: Remote control of electrical devices
Inventor: JACOBS SIMON ANDREW QUINN
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 1997-04-17
Abstract: Electrical devices 14 are controlled using the medium of a conventional radio paging system dialled up from an MF tone telephone over the public telephone network. A simple code sequence is received by a radio pager receiver 10, checked for validity and decoded by an interface decoder and timer circuit 12, and used to operate a selected electrical device 14 via a relay switch 16. The system may also be used to control a programmable device such as a video tape recorder 18 via an infra-red remote control 20.
Patent GB-2312809-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric acoustic transducer
Inventor: TOKI NOZOMI
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A piezoelectric bimorph actuator 7 is mounted at one end within a casing 1. A diaphragm 2 is secured to one point on the bimorph actuator 7 by means of a linking member 6. Upon energising, the bimorph bends to vibrate the diaphragm and sound emerges from the sound holes 3 and 4. Figs 8 and 11 show different embodiments in which the diaphragm 22, 42 is suspended between two piezoelectric bimorph actuators 27, 47.
Patent GB-2309749-A (GB)
Title: Remote engine starting and stopping device for construction machine
Inventor: TAMAKI HIDEO
IPC: F02D29/02
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a device which aims to improve safety and reliability in a remote engine starting and stopping device for construction machines. A starting signal for starting an engine is transmitted to a construction machine from transmission means which is separate from the construction machine. The starting signal is received by receiver means on the construction machine. When the starting signal is received by the receiver means, an engine starting device is driven for starting of an engine on condition that an operating lever for a working machine being on a neutral position is detected by neutral position detecting means. As a result, a danger of the working machine coming into motion in an unmanned state is avoided for improvement of safety. Further, if the engine having worked is detected by working condition detecting mess after an engine starting device is driven by engine starting means, the engine is made to work until a predetermined period of time elapses after a point of time when the detection is effected. As a result, warm-up is performed for a preset time after a point of time when the engine is actually made to work, so that reliability in unmanned operation is improved.
Patent GB-970978-A (GB)
Abstract: 970,978. Hydrazines. BRITISH SCHERING Ltd. Oct. 3, 1960 [Oct. 2, 1959; May 2, 1960], Nos. 33564/59 and 15406/60. Heading C2C. The invention comprises compounds of the formula R.NH.NH 2  wherein R is a group attached to the hydrazine moiety by a secondary carbon atom and consisting of an alkyl radical having 4 to 13 carbon atoms or an alicyclic radical bearing a fused aromatic nucleus, and their acid addition salts, and the preparation thereof by reducing the corresponding ketone semi-carbazone to the semi-carbazide and hydrolyzing the latter, or reducing the corresponding carbethoxy-hydrazone to the carbethoxy hydrazine and hydrolyzing the latter. The compounds of Complete Specifications 870,581, 870,582 and 877,589 are disclaimed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise the compounds of the invention together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Examples are given of the preparation of a tablet and a capsule. The compounds are monoamineoxidase inhibitors.
Patent GB-2315384-A (GB)
Title: Resource management in a multiple process system
Inventor: ERB PAUL
IPC: H04M3/20
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: In a method of resource management in a multiple process system, an owner list 33 of resource stores for each of the various resources the identity or identities of the process or processes which currently have access to, or the right to use, that resource. Only a process listed with a resource is allowed to use that resource. A process may be added to the owner list for a particular resource if that process meets certain selection criteria. A free list 29 of available resources may be provided in which a resource is marked as busy (marker "-1") when that resource has a process stored with it in the owner list 33, and a resource is marked as idle in the free list 29 if that resource has no process stored with it in the owners list 33. An owner count record 35 indicates how many resources currently have access to each resource. The method may be used in an automatic call distribution system in which the resources are call agents, and the processes are incoming call (customer) processes CUST, supervisor processes SUP and free agent processes. The method may also be used to manage all subscriber calls in a PABX system, in which the resources are lines and trunks, and the processes are incoming and outgoing call PABX routines.
Patent GB-2327908-A (GB)
Title: Keypad membrane having integrated elastomeric connectors
Inventor: ZUBER WERNER
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1997-08-02
Abstract: A keypad membrane 58 having elastomeric connectors 60 integrated during manufacture, wherein the connector has electrically conductive regions for coupling a first circuit element (e.g. a circuit board 56) to a second circuit element (e.g. a button 58). A keypad arrangement with integrated connectors is formed by inserting the connectors into a moulding element and then over-moulding the connectors with the membrane.
Patent GB-2313966-A (GB)
Title: Cable splicing device
Inventor: BEVIS ARTHUR
IPC: H01R4/18
Filed: 1996-02-23
Abstract: A connector system is provided for connecting conductors of high tension cables during splicing between cables. Each connector comprises lugs having ferrule portions which are crimped to the ends of conductors to be joined ad part cylindrical lug portions which are bolted together through filler or connector plats to form a smoothly contoured connection free from edges or projections providing high electrical stress concentrations. The connector plates enable two connections to be joined in parallel to provide branch connections: a smoothly contoured lug adaptor replaces a fourth lug if only a single branch connection is to be made. Smoothly contoured and recessed nuts and bolt head covers contribute to the smooth external contour of the connection.
Patent GB-2320395-A (GB)
Title: A method for testing dedicated trunks between a central office and private branch exchange
Inventor: DEAN MATTHEW T
IPC: H04M3/32
Filed: 1997-10-08
Abstract: A method and connectivity evaluation system for testing trunk lines (24, 26, 28 and 30) dedicated by a centralized telecommunications system (10) to a customer switching system (14), such as a PBX, includes allowing the trunk-seizing capability (34) of the telecommunications system to be remotely accessed from the premises of the customer switching system. The dedicated trunk lines can be sequentially isolated in response to the remote access of the trunk-seizing capability. Isolated trunk lines can be used to transmit test signals to opposite end equipment (54 and 56) for evaluating characteristics of the signal. The test signals can be generated (48 and 52) from either or both of the central office of the telecommunications system and the premises of the customer switching system, but in the preferred embodiment, all such transmissions are controlled from the customer switching system. In another embodiment, the transmissions are controlled from the central office.
Patent GB-2320946-A (GB)
Title: Thread profile to reduce debris from thread breakage
Inventor: MYERS JOHN E
IPC: F16L15/06
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: To reduce the likelihood of fluid contamination from metallic debris caused during assembly by the breakage of partially formed lead-in and end threads (37',38' fig 3) of internally and externally threaded parts of a multi-component metallic housing for a fluid, such as a fuel injector housing (11, fig 1) and control valve 15 assembly, material of the partial threads (37',38') is removed either before or after the threads are machined into the part, leaving end thread convolutions 47,48 with a uniform profile. Short ramps 39,49 leading to the end thread convolutions 47,48 may be formed if removal of the partial threads is by milling.
Patent GB-2338052-A (GB)
Title: Foot operated computer input arrangements
Inventor: ETTINGER GEORGE MICHAEL
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 1998-01-21
Abstract: Computer or game input arrangements are disclosed including foot switches or other external switches 5a-d to which are assigned functions duplicating or supplementing known keyboard functions. Means for assigning said functions to said switches may include an external control unit 2 connected between a keyboard 1 and the computer 3, or alternatively the switch means may be directly connected to a keyboard having connecting means therefor (see figure 5). Switch means may be connected to said switches, to allow variable functions to be carried out, which may be controlled by soft or firmware (ie via an on-screen menu).
Patent GB-2338154-A (GB)
Title: Providing fair access for VLANs to a shared transmission medium
Inventor: WILSON PETER JOHN
IPC: H04L47/21
Filed: 1998-06-05
Abstract: A method of controlling access to a common physical data transmission link 1 from the members of a packet-based local area network (LAN), wherein the members are partitioned into a plurality of virtual local area networks (VLANs) and packets are identified according to the VLAN from which they come, comprises (a) monitoring packet traffic from the VLANs on the link to obtain measures of the traffic flow from each VLAN; (b) determining whether the traffic flow for a VLAN is above or below a threshold; (c) denoting a VLAN which is above its threshold as in a restricted state and a VLAN which is below its threshold as in a priority state; (d) arbitrating between requests from the VLANs to transmit data packets on the link; and (e) according priority in the arbitration to a VLAN which is in a priority state over any VLAN which is in a restricted state. In response to the presence of any priority requests the arbitration is made only in respect of the set of priority requests and in the absence of a priority request arbitration is made in respect of all VLANs which indicate a request to transmit. A 'leaky bucket' counter may be used for monitoring the traffic for each VLAN.
Patent GB-2340810-A (GB)
Title: Device for protecting the contents of a vessel
Inventor: STERNE GARY
IPC: B65D81/24
Filed: 1998-08-22
Abstract: A device for protecting the contents of a vessel eg from the atmosphere comprises a flexible member, preferably of plastics or foam, for covering the contents. The device may be rolled or folded for insertion into the vessel. The device may reduce the emission of toxic or harmful gasses from the contents of the vessel.
Patent GB-2343137-A (GB)
Title: Curing the rubber of an article by heat transfer
Inventor: PEACOCK ANDREW DUNCAN
IPC: B29C35/08
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: In order to manufacture an article such as a hydraulically damped mounting device, which includes a part (5) of rubber material and a part made of polyamide or coated with polyamide, the article is partially enclosed in a mould so that at least a part (1,2) of the article made of polyamide or coated with polyamide is exposed. RF power is applied between the exposed part (1,2) of the article and a part (63) of the surrounding mould. The RF power is absorbed and heat is conducted to the part (5) of rubber material thereby to cure it. This enables the part (5) of rubber material to be enclosed within the mould and yet for heat to be conducted to it. The use of RF power, rather than other ambient heating, avoids problems caused by the low thermal conductivity of the polyamide during manufacture, but permits the polyamide to resist heat transfer to the article when it is in use.
Patent GB-2342611-A (GB)
Title: Auxillary grip for tools
Inventor: TAO CHUN FAI
IPC: B25G1/10
Filed: 1998-10-13
Abstract: An auxiliary grip 4, adapted to fit over a scalpel handle 8, to convert it from a surgical instrument to an ergonomic tool for the design or craft environment. Substantial in form and surface to facilitate extra control and comfort in use for different gripping positions.
Patent GB-2334873-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation device comprising a plurality of elliptical reflectors
Inventor: RAMSAY IAN A
IPC: A61L2/10
Filed: 1999-02-08
Abstract: An ultraviolet sterilisation device comprising a sample holder, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 3, and a multiple elliptical reflector 1, the device arranged such that each lamp has an associated elliptical reflector and the elliptical reflectors are arranged to provide a common focus at which the sample holder 2 is positioned with the associated ultraviolet lamps being positioned at each of the remaining focii. The sample holder may accomodate an annular flow of a fluid to be sterilised. A potential may be applied to the inner wall 26 to the annular sample holder to attract deposits. A stirring device 6 may also be employed.
Patent GB-2338105-A (GB)
Title: A method of making a thin-film transistor
Inventor: AHN BYUNG-CHUL
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: A method of making the gate 49 of a thin film transistor includes the steps of: depositing a first metal layer such as Al, Cu or Au 43 on a substrate 41, depositing a second metal layer 45 such as Mo, Ta or Co directly on the first metal layer 43; forming a single photoresist 47 on the second metal layer 45; patterning the second metal layer 45 by isotropic etching using the photoresist as a mask; patterning the first metal layer 43 by means of an anisotropic etching using the phororesist as a mask, the first metal layer 43 being etched to be wider than the second metal layer by about 1 to 4 Ám, thus forming a gate 49 having a laminated, stepped structure of the first 43 and second metal layers 45; and removing the photoresist. Alternatively, both layers 43,45 can be anisotropically etched and the second layer 45 subsequently isotropically etched to form the gate. Another method mentioned uses a single isoptropic etching step, the different etching rates of the layers 43,45 producing a stepped gate. Such a gate structure prevents hillocks.
Patent GB-2348469-A (GB)
Title: Sealing Gasket
Inventor: HATTON JOHN
IPC: F16J15/02
Filed: 1999-03-29
Abstract: A sealing gasket for sealing a joint between two substantially perpendicular members 70, 80. The gasket has an anchor 31 for insertion in the joint between the two members and two resilient portions 40, 50 for bearing on the surfaces of each of the members to provide a sealed joint. The sealing gasket has particular application in the sealing of a wall to a roof of a refrigerated freight container.
Patent GB-2351550-A (GB)
Title: Decorative panel for a radiator
Inventor: MIDDLETON JOHN JAMES
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 1999-04-28
Abstract: A decorative radiator panel (1) is printed with heat/and or light sensitive ink. In particular, the radiator panel is preprinted with screen ink (2) and has heat and/or light sensitive ink (9) printed over the screen ink (2). Changes in the heat/and or light intensity cause changes to the heat and/or light sensitive ink (9) and thereby to the images visible on panel. When heat is applied, for example by heating the radiator, the heat sensitive (thermochromic) ink becomes transparent, revealing the underlying design, the word "HOT". The panel (1) is fixed to the radiator (7), preferably by magnets.
Patent GB-2341794-A (GB)
Title: Spread position securing device for beach parasols
Inventor: LO ALBERT CHONG-JEN
IPC: A45B25/02
Filed: 1999-06-09
Abstract: A beach parasol comprises a shank 10, fitted at its upper end with a pivoting cap 11 for a number of canopy ribs 20. Mounted slidably beneath the pivoting cap is a runner assembly consisting of a sleeve 120 and a runner 12, the sleeve lying between the runner and the shank and projecting along the shank, above and below the runner. A number of stretching ribs 30 are pivoted at one end to the approximate mid point of canopy ribs and at the other to the runner. The parasol is opened by sliding the runner assembly up the shank until the sleeve is in contact with the pivoting cap. At this point the canopy ribs will be forced upwards and outwards to spread the canopy and the stretcher ribs will be sloping slightly downwards from the runner to the canopy ribs. This configuration of ribs is sufficient to lock the parasol open.
Patent GB-2352634-A (GB)
Title: Ovarian cap
Inventor: GHOSH SHANTANU KUMAR
IPC: A61F6/06
Filed: 1999-07-30
Abstract: The device consists of an enclosure having a mouth through which the ovary can be slid into the device. The device covers the surface of the ovary and prevents the ovum from reaching the fallopian tube thus providing contraception. The mouth is made of elastic material so as to be stretchable to let the mouth of the device open. The rest of the device is impermeable. The device provides contraception by preventing the ovum reaching the fallopian tube.
Patent GB-991921-A (GB)
IPC: B23Q35/36
Abstract: 991,921. Copying lathe. GEORG FISCHER A.G. June 15, 1961 [Feb. 3, 1961], No. 21747/61. Heading B3T. In a copying lathe including a longitudinally movable carriage 7, Figs. 1 and 4, movable on a bed 3, and a tool slide 33 movable on the carriage towards and away from the work 16, the slide movement is controlled by a feeler 24 co-operating with a template 27 which actuates a spring- urged valve spool 21. Carriage 7, Fig. 4, has screwed thereto a piston 9 which slides in a bore 12 in slide 33, the weight of the latter being balanced by a spring 68. Slide 33 moves along an axis 17, which may be perpendicular to or at an acute angle with respect to the axis 49 of the workpiece. Piston 9 has a bore 35 which carries a slidable pressure differential slide 36 having fluid control edges 55, 57 and a throttle spool 69 is slidable in a bore 85 of slide 36. Fluid is pumped by a pump 28, Fig. 4, through conduits 30, 23, 51 into annular chambers 54 and 65 through bore 87 into chamber 63, thus lifting slide 36 to close control edge 55. Fluid passes. through throttle slots 90 into chamber 59, and through bores 50 into piston chamber 41, conduit 64, and annular chamber 58. Pressure in chamber 41 rises and slide 33 is moved down until feeler 24 abuts templet 27, spool 21 moves downwardly and fluid is discharged passed the top of the spool. In a modification, Fig. 8, tools 15 and 82 are controlled successively by templets 27, 77 respectively and when tool 82 is to cut, with carriage 7 moving opposite to arrow 62, spool 21 is pressed downwardly by a spring-urged lever 74, when released from a cam 80, to allow slide 33 to move upwardly until feeler 84 engages templet 77. In a further modification, chamber 58 is connected directly to annular chamber 42, chamber 41 is connected to chamber 65 and chamber 59 is connected to annulus 42.