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Patent GB-2295430-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connector with expansible seal
Inventor: SANDERS RICHARD FRANCIS
IPC: F16L21/04
Filed: 1995-11-23
Abstract: A rigid tubular fitment, for connecting a flexible pipe 22 to a rigid pipe 20, consists of a hollow shaft 1, having a connector at one end for securing to the flexible pipe and a spigot portion for insertion into the rigid pipe carrying a fixed flange member 6 and three annular plates 9, 14, 13 slidable on the spigot portion, rubber flexible seals 8, 12 located between the flange 6 and first plate 9 and second 11 and third 13 plates respectively, a spacer 10 slidably positioned between the first and second plates 9, 11 and a second spacer 14 slidably positioned behind the third plate 13. A compressible member 15 having outwardly extending wings 16 screw-threadedly engages the shaft 1 behind the second spacer 14. Rotation of the compression member 15 onto the second spacer 14 compresses the seals 8, 12 causing them to bulge outwardly and form a fluid-tight seal between the inner walls 21 of the tube 20 and the fitment. The fitment is especially especially useful in discharging grey water from a ship via the ship's downpipe formed by the rigid pipe 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309392-A (GB)
Title: Automated audible game caller
Inventor: FLEMING JAMES
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: A system for calling random numbers which comprises a random number generator connected to a central processing unit characterized in that a voice memory is provided such that on a number being generated the processor selects the matching number from the voice memory and relays it over an audio system.
Patent GB-2311442-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting postcode data for alerts
Inventor: MALING REGINALD GEORGE
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: Postcode data is used to identify senders or receivers of messages. In a first version, a public alert system uses television or radio signals preceded by postcode data. Only those receivers having the required postcode can receive the data. In a second version, a telephone set is programmed with data indicating the postcode of its location. In an emergency call, activation of a specific button on the set transmits the postcode data to a receiving telephone, thus indicating the location of the emergency.
Patent GB-2312409-A (GB)
Title: Loading articles into boxes
Inventor: HAITH DAVID IAN
IPC: B65B25/04
Filed: 1996-04-23
Abstract: In loading articles such as root vegetables into open topped boxes, the articles are transported along a conveyor (17) to a discharge station (27) which is able to be lowered into a box so that when the box is empty the articles do not fall a long way to the bottom of the box. A detector (35) may control raising of the conveyor (17) as the box fills. Two such conveyors (17,18) may be fed by a single feed conveyor (33).
Patent GB-2313004-A (GB)
Title: Digital to analogue converter
Inventor: FLYNN DAVID WALTER
IPC: H03M1/68
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: A digital to analogue converter has a plurality of output stages 46. Each output stage 46 includes a tri-state buffer 54 that outputs an on-signal, an off-signal or a pulse width modulated signal PWM that is selected by a multiplexer 52 that operates under control of a chord decoder 50 responsive to exponent bits within the input digital signal value. If a pulse width modulated signal is selected, then its duty cycle is controlled by a pulse width modulated decoder 48 that is responsive to mantissa bits within the input digital signal value. A further output provides a pulse width modulated signal of a predetermined duty cycle that may be used as a reference signal to compensate for variations in the operation of the rest of the digital to analogue circuit.
Patent GB-2300000-A (GB)
Title: Thin film forming using laser and activated oxidising gas
Inventor: NANBA KEISUKE
IPC: C23C14/54
Filed: 1993-11-29
Abstract: A thin film forming apparatus using laser includes a chamber 1, a target 5 placed therein, a laser light source 10 for emitting laser beam to target 5, and a substrate holder 3. When target 5 is irradiated with laser beam 16, a plume 15 is generated, and materials included in plume 15 are deposited on the surface of a substrate 2 held by substrate holder 3. There is further provided means 363 for introducing activated oxidizing gas into the chamber. Therefore, oxygen defect generated during film deposition can be repaired immediately by oxygen ions supplied from the activated oxidizing atmosphere.
Patent GB-2313572-A (GB)
Title: A note pad for conveying confidential messages
Inventor: STUART JONATHAN HILARY PAUL
IPC: B41L1/24
Filed: 1996-05-30
Abstract: The note pad comprises upper, middle and lower sheets 2-4, upper sheet 2 having an area 13 for writing messages thereon and the middle and lower sheets 3,4 being attached together at 21 to form a sealed pouch. The middle and lower sheets 3,4 have transfer coatings so that when a message is written on the upper sheet 2, a copy of the message is formed in the pouch on the top surface 16 of the lower sheet 4. The pouch is detachable along line 18 and the concealed message can be viewed by tearing along perforations 19 to open the pouch.
Patent GB-2314987-A (GB)
Title: Telecine apparatus
Inventor: WORDSWORTH GARY BRYAN
IPC: H04N5/257
Filed: 1996-07-05
Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for use in a method for scanning an image on a film and generating a video signal therefrom, the apparatus comprising a signal processor (10) receiving a plurality of input raster lines representing a film image, and control means (11) having controls (14) operating on said signal processor whereby the number of said input raster lines used by the signal processor in the active raster to generate said output signal is variable. A signal representing a sequentially scanned image is supplied to filter (12) which performs an anti-aliasing and a decimation process. The amount of oversampling can be varied depending on various factors, such as film speed, and degree of anti aliasing and aperture correction so as to optimise performance and, in CRT based systems so as to maintain the size of the raster on the face of the CRT above a predetermined minimum.
Patent GB-2316993-A (GB)
Title: Twist action friction drive for converting rotary to linear motion
Inventor: PIERSE MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: F16H19/02
Filed: 1996-09-06
Abstract: A twist action roller friction drive comprises a rotatable drive bar 18 which drives roller means about an axis which is inclined relative to the axis of a rotationally fixed, linearly movable driven member 26. The inclined roller means comprises a single annular roller 30,32 urged from the inside into driving contact with the driven member 26 by one or more hydrostatic pads 34. The driven member 26 comprises a tube and the skewed annular roller is in frictional engagement with the bore of the tube. In a typical use, the tube is fixed to the carriage of a machine tool and is aligned with the machine axis. Oil for the hydrostatic pads acting on the roller is supplied through the drive bar along the axis thereof. Axial movement of the driven member is principally determined by the angle of skew of the roller so that if this angle is made very small, similarly small precise movements of the driven member can be achieved.
Patent GB-2309810-A (GB)
Title: A warning indicator for use in a vehicle
Inventor: LYNN KENNETH ANTHONY
IPC: B60Q1/50
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: The warning indicator comprises a visual display 2, an audio signalling device and at least one sensor 6, 8 having an active and an inactive mode wherein the visual display and audio signalling device are activated by the sensor in the active mode. The sensors are preferably vehicle door plunger switches which cause the display and audio signalling device to be activated when the vehicle doors are opened.
Patent GB-2323705-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device with memory cell and fabrication method thereof
Inventor: WATANABE KENJI
IPC: H01L21/8242
Filed: 1997-03-27
Abstract: A semiconductor device with a memory cell having a transfer transistor 22 and a storage capacitor 23 is provided, which is capable of further miniaturization of the storage capacitor. The transistor 22 is formed in an active region of a semiconductor substrate 1. An insulating layer 7 has a penetrating opening 8 extending to a first source/drain region 5 of the transistor. A first cylindrical electrode 10 is formed in the opening of the insulating layer to be electrically connected to the first source/drain region. A second cylindrical electrode 11 is formed in the opening of the insulating layer in the inside of the first electrode to be concentric with, and connected to, the first electrode. A dielectric layer 12 is formed on the insulating layer to cover the surface of the first and second electrodes. A third electrode is formed on the dielectric to be opposite to the first and second electrodes through the dielectric layer.
Patent GB-2325406-A (GB)
Title: Two-part brush for hairdressing
Inventor: CAPOZZI LUCIANO
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: A hairdressing aid comprises two hemi cylindrical brush parts 1,2 pivoted at one and by a strap 9. Each brush half has a handle part 3,4 and a brush body part 5,6 with bristles 7,8 and the two brush halves can be swung into a configuration where their bristles interdigitate for allowing a hair tress placed between the brush halves to be stroked straight.
Patent GB-2314648-A (GB)
Title: Computer-aided CPR
Inventor: HUTCHINS DONALD C
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) aiding computer system provides guidance to rescue personnel trained in CPR for resuscitating a victim under an emergency condition. The system includes an input such as a touch screen 202-232 for entering information representative at least of characteristics of the victim relevant to proper performance of CPR techniques, a processing unit responsive to the information and for providing output signals representative of proper steps to be taken in resuscitating the victim, and an output display 212,216,217 for providing guidance signals, such as animated images, on the display, of the proper steps to be taken by the rescue personnel in resuscitating the victim. In one embodiment, the output includes an audio system for producing speech guidance synchronized with the visible guidance. The system can be configured as a personal computer, or as a network of terminals and computers.
Patent GB-2314614-A (GB)
Title: Explosion-suppressing barriers
Inventor: PARKES JOHN HUMPHRIES
IPC: F42D5/045
Filed: 1997-06-26
Abstract: An explosion-suppressing barrier comprises a rigid support member such as a wall of polystyrene blocks 13. Each block comprises cavities 14 and each cavity contains a polythene bag 15 filled with water. Saddlebags 16, also filled with water,may be suspended over each course of the wall. In an alternative embodiment (figure 2, not shown), the blocks are solid and support the saddlebags. In a further embodiment (figure 1, not shown), a saddlebag is carried by a rigid support member which comprises a collapsible easel.
Patent GB-2316365-A (GB)
Title: LED or thermal printhead having correction data entered after manufacture
Inventor: NAGUMO AKIRA
IPC: G06K15/12
Filed: 1997-08-14
Abstract: The printhead has selectively driven print elements (e.g. LEDs 31a-n) and is corrected after manufacture by sending provisional correction data from an external controller 100 directly to the LED driver 20, bypassing a storage circuit 10c. The amount of light emitted from the LEDs is measured, and the operation repeated until the data is optimised. This data, and the strobe time data determined from the measured average power of the LEDs, is stored in the circuit for use during printing. The arrangement is also suitable for thermal printheads.
Patent GB-2330664-A (GB)
Title: Integrated optical devices
Inventor: MCCOY MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: G02F1/035
Filed: 1997-10-21
Abstract: In a method of manufacturing an integrated optical device using a wafer of lithium niobate, an optical waveguide is formed in the wafer by diffusing from a surface thereof a metal such as titanium, nickel or zinc and which changes the refractive index of the lithium niobate. A chemical vapour deposition process is used to deposit on the wafer surface a silicon dioxide buffer layer, the process being operated with the temperature of the wafer substantially in the region of about 170C to 225C. A metallic electrode array is deposited on the silicon dioxide buffer layer, and then the wafer is mounted in a package, with suitable optic and electric connections being made thereto. The package is hermetically sealed to protect the connected wafer from the environment.
Patent GB-2320936-A (GB)
Title: Toilet venting apparatus
Inventor: REYNOLDS JOHN ROBERT
IPC: A47K13/30
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: In a toilet seat adapted to extract odours from a toilet bowl, the hinge region incorporates an aperture through which odours from the bowl can pass, the aperture being fitted with or encompassing closure means and the interaction between the various elements being such that the aperture is open when the seat is lowered and is closed when the seat is raised.
Patent GB-2319206-A (GB)
Title: Cutter hub holder for underwater pelletizer
Inventor: SPELLEKEN JUERGEN
IPC: B29B9/06
Filed: 1997-11-10
Abstract: A cutter hub holder (30) for blades acting against a die plate (28) of an underwater pelletizer including a spring-loaded (18) blade holder (22) that is drivingly connected with a driven shaft (1) and biased axially toward the die plate (28) at a variably controlled pneumatic pressure. The driving connection between the shaft and cutter hub holder includes a quick connect and disconnect drive coupling (9,16) to enable the blade holder to be quickly replaced. The motor shaft (1) has a through bore (3) to introduce the pneumatic pressure to the cutter hub holder.
Patent GB-973668-A (GB)
IPC: F24H7/02
Abstract: 973,668. Electric thermal storage space heaters. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. Ltd. July 18, 1963 [June 15, 1962], No. 23137/62. Heading F4U. An electric thermal-stor age space heater comprises a heat storage mass 2, anc heat insulating material 3 giving greater thermal in sulation at the back of the heater than at the front. In the embodiment des-  cribed, the block of refractory material 2 lies within a metal easing 1 with a lid and is separated from it by layers of glass fibre, the back layer 4 being thicker than the front layer 6. An electric heating element 10 is wound through the horizontal passages 11 which lie in one vertical plane and then through those which lie in the other. The vertical distance between the passages is greater towards the centre region of the block. The vertically extending recess 12 is bordered on one side by the brick 14 and glass fibre pad 9. A guard of expanded metal covers the front surface of the heater. A composite heater may be formed from two or more of the heaters described.
Patent GB-2327525-A (GB)
Title: Optical disk
Inventor: KIM MYOUNG-JUNE
IPC: G11B7/24041
Filed: 1998-05-07
Abstract: An optical disk that can be compatibly reproduced by optical disk players of different format standards includes, in sequence from the side illuminated by light (L), a transparent substrate (31) transmitting incident light, a first recording layer (33) having an information recording surface (34) on which an information signal is recorded and in which recorded information thereon is reproduced by light of a first wavelength (e.g. 650nm), a partially light-transmitting film (35) formed on one surface of the first recording layer, exhibiting different transmittances depending on the wavelength of the incident light and therefore reflecting most of the light of the first wavelength and transmitting most of the light of a second wavelength, (e.g. 780nm) a spacing layer (39) transmitting the light transmitted through the partially light-transmitting film, a second recording layer (45) having an information recording surface on which an information signal is recorded and in which recorded information thereon is reproduced by the light of the second wavelength transmitted through the partially light-transmitting film, and a reflective film (43) formed on the information recording surface of the second recording layer and reflecting the light focused on the second recording layer.
Patent GB-2328804-A (GB)
Title: Plug with removable contact sleeve
Inventor: MANNINGER ALEXANDER W
IPC: H01R13/05
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: A plug 1 comprises a resilient hollow contact 5 with a zig-zag slot 6, and a removable insulating sleeve 7. The sleeve may be attached to the plug body or the contact by a screw thread 11 and is provided with means for retaining the sleeve on the contact which require more that unscrewing of the sleeve to remove the sleeve. The means may comprise a screw 10, figure 1, a projection (13) and corresponding recess (14), figure 2, not shown, or and interdigitating ratchet arrangement 19, figure 5. A sleeve 20 containing one part of the ratchet engages with ratchet teeth 21 of the sleeve 7. Alternatively the means may comprise a cotter pin which may be driven out of place or broken before the sleeve can be released. The means may comprise a desired-rupture location to break before release. The rupture force may be so great as to require a tool to remove the sleeve.
Patent GB-2322023-A (GB)
Title: Method for the field-orientated control of an induction motor
Inventor: RASMUSSEN HENRIK
IPC: H02P21/14
Filed: 1996-12-05
Abstract: A method for the field-oriented control of an induction motor (2) by means of a frequency converter (1) is disclosed, in which method a transformation angle (6) is determined by estimation and is corrected in dependence on a rotational speed (# mR ) of a rotor flux vector (i mR ) or of the induction motor (2) and/or in dependence on a delay time (T del ). In this connection it is desirable to improve the control behaviour. To that end, the transformation angle (#) is corrected a second time to compensate for a phases shift in the frequency converter (1).
Patent GB-2327432-A (GB)
Title: Fibrous cellulosic textile treatment
Inventor: DIKE YESHWANT SUNEEL
IPC: D06M13/207
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: Fibrous cellulosic material is treated by applying an aqueous solution including a polycarboxylic acid crosslinking agent and an organic or inorganic sulphonic or sulfinic acid, particularly p-toluene sulphonic acid, methane sulphonic acid and dodecyl benzene sulphonic acid, or salt thereof, particularly alkali metal, ammonium or alkaline earth metal salt, as an esterification catalyst, drying the fabric and heating it to promote crosslinking esterification of the polycarboxylic acid and the cellulose of the fibrous cellulosic material to give a fabric with improved wrinkle and/or crease and/or shrink resistance and/or smooth drying properties. The method has the advantage that it does not use formaldehyde derivatives and thus the operation of the method and treated materials do not release formaldehyde during manufacture or use and the catalysts do not contain or use phosphorus containing compounds.
Patent GB-2328197-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer system
Inventor: DE BAAN JACOB
IPC: B63B27/34
Filed: 1998-03-18
Abstract: An apparatus for transferring fluid between two structures, which may be either an oil rig 22 and a ship 11 or two ships 11, comprises a rigid transfer arm 29,30 which is pivotally attached 26 to the first structure 22 for movement about at least two pivot axes, and defines a fluid conduit for transfer of the fluid between the two structures 11,22. The arm 29,30 extends between the two structures 11,22 while floating on the surface of the water, and may be provided with buoyancy aids. The arm is preferably in two parts 29 and 30, one part 29 being a floating pier, and the other part 30 being a connecting arm to the first structure 22. Thrust means may be attached to the free end of the rigid arm in order to rotate the arm about a vertical axis. The connecting arm 30 is preferably in the form of a space frame construction (13; figure 2), the fluid conduit (16; figure 2), which may be surrounded by insulation, being located inside one part (14; figure 2) of this construction.
Patent GB-2341048-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for changing the frequency plan of a cellular communications system
Inventor: STEPHENS PAUL
IPC: H04W16/18
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: A system for changing a frequency plan of a cellular communications system comprises the steps of: determining a second frequency plan; transmitting corresponding frequency plan settings to components of the communications system; storing the settings at the components; and implementing the frequency plan settings in response to an initiation instruction. This allows preparation of a complete frequency plan in advance and implementing it in one step, whilst alleviating disadvantages related to shutting down all or part of the system.
Patent GB-2329652-A (GB)
Title: Post for mounting an electric fence device
Inventor: MULLER ROBERT
IPC: A01K3/00
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: A post for mounting a meadow fence device (1) of an electric fence has a compact post body (2) comprising a pair of longitudinal support parts (3, 4), a moulded-on step bar (5), an upper mounting part (6) and an earth spike (9) moulded-on or attached in the region of the step bar. The fence device (1) is attached to the upper mounting part (6) which is preferably a transverse bar.
Patent GB-2327378-A (GB)
Title: Forming a natural foot orthosis by injection moulding
Inventor: ROTHSCHILD KELLY ANN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: A natural foot orthosis for supporting a lower extremity is made by forming a mould of the lower extremity having predetermined reinforcement locations for providing increased support for the orthosis at said locations and injecting thermoformable plastic material, particularly ethylene-propylene copolymer, into the mould. The mould may be modified by providing a 3/16 inch recess therein over a medial malleolus section to form a reinforcing area for assistance in controlling dropped foot. Alternatively, the mould may be modified in three places 704, 706 and 712 to form areas of increased thickness so as to produce an orthosis having three pressure points acting on the lower extremity.
Patent GB-2330470-A (GB)
Title: Rail measurement system
Inventor: POJDA ROMUALD
IPC: G01B11/30
Filed: 1998-10-12
Abstract: A system for measuring rails 1, (in particular running rails for cranes, storage/retrieval machines or running-wheel blocks) comprises; a transmitter unit 2 located on a rail 1 (which has a laser with at least one laser beam 4 which extends in the longitudinal direction of the rail) and a drivable receiver unit 3 (which can be moved longitudinally along rail 1 and has at least one photo detector 6 facing the laser beam 4). The photo detector 6 (which has a rectangular matrix of sensor elements) generates an electrical output signal in response to the impinging laser beam which allows the location of the laser beam 4 in a measuring surface 5 to be determined. A distance sensor is also provided for detecting the change in distance between the transmitter unit 2 and the receiver unit 3.
Patent GB-2333341-A (GB)
Title: Surface-traversing vehicle
Inventor: APPLETON ERNEST
IPC: B08B1/04
Filed: 1999-01-18
Abstract: The vehicle, for traversing the outside or inside of a tubular body, e.g. for inspection, survey or maintenance operation, comprises two bodies interconnected by means to move the bodies towards and away from each other, each of those bodies being supported upon a multiplicity of resilient bristles 25 extending from it, the bristles of each body being mounted in groups upon bristle-carrying members 23 each guided for movement towards and away from the body, and fluid pressure means to effect the guided movement of the bristle-carrying members in at least one of those directions. The members 23 are moved by pistons 22 extending from a pressurisable central chamber or are supported on an expandable diaphragm with the members 23 guided by slots. An annular resilient polyurethane member at each body end can provide a return force.