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Patent GB-2283925-A (GB)
Title: Meter and Manifold assembly
Inventor: EVANS GERALD JOHN
IPC: B01D35/153
Filed: 1994-10-11
Abstract: A filter unit (12) is detachably secured between a meter unit (11) and a manifold (10). The filter unit has an inlet flow-in (33) leading into a casing (30) of the filter unit from the manifold, the interior of the casing (30) communicating with an inlet flow-way (22) of the meter unit (11). An outlet flow-way (23) of the meter unit (11) communicates with an outlet flow-way (31) of the filter unit (12), which extends to an outlet flow-way (18) of the manifold. To prevent components of the meter unit (11) being clogged with particles entrained in the fluid flow from the manifold (10), the filter unit (12) has a filter (35) therein, the outlet flow-way (31) extending through the filter (35). The filter (35) then prevents particles reaching the meter unit (11). The particles caught by the filter (35) may subsequently fall into one or more recesses (36) in the casing (30) below the filter (35). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299487-A (GB)
Title: System for locating misplaced TV remote control
Inventor: HILLYARD COLIN WILLIAM
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 1995-01-10
Abstract: The system has a receiver which is fitted to the TV remote control and which emits an audible bleep when it receives a signal from a transmitter. The transmitter and receiver are fixed by sticky pads to the TV set and to the remote control respectively. The transmitter signal has a range of about 15 meters and is able to penetrate soft furnishings and solid objects. The receiver is powered by two hearing aid type batteries and produces a sound for 5 to 10 seconds.
Patent GB-2289765-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining the braking-surface temperature of a motor-vehicle wheel brake
Inventor: FISCHLE GERHARD
IPC: B60T8/175
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: In an indirect method of computing the temperature of a brake element (e.g. disc or lining) by cyclically subtracting a cooling decrement of temperature dTk (step 3) from a previous value T (at least down to a predetermined minimum temperature) and similarly adding a heating increment in dependence on brake operation, the increment dThn (step 5) corresponding to normal braking is calculated in dependence on brake-induced vehicle deceleration, allowing for a component of deceleration attibutable to road resistance and windage. The latter component is taken from a stored empirical characteristic diagram. The cooling decrement dTk is dependent on the previous temperature value T and the vehicle speed v. As shown, if traction control braking occurs, a different temperature increment dThr (step 7) is added, dependent on wheel speed Rd and prevailing brake pressure ps (e.g. taken from valve opening times). Such braking may be discontinued if the computed temperature exceeds a limit value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301903-A (GB)
Title: Electrical power supply meters
Inventor: HARRISON JAMES LEIGH
IPC: G01R22/00
Filed: 1995-06-07
Abstract: Electronic electrical power supply meters are limited by statutory regulation in the current which they are permitted to draw from a mains supply to which they are connected. It is often desirable to include opto-transmitters in an electronic meter in order to facilitate automatic or remote meter reading. Opto-transmitters can demand significant current which may cause the current limit to be exceeded. By arranging that the opto-transmitter 13 is connected in series with the DC power supply rails of the meter between rectifier 11 and voltage regulator 12, power for opto-transmitter, is arranged to be provided using current which is used also to operate the meter measurement circuits 8. In order to achieve this adaptation, it is necessary to ensure that the circuit which includes the opto-transmitter does not cause ripple in the DC power supply rail when the opto-transmitter is modulated.
Patent GB-2303539-A (GB)
Title: Cover for keys
Inventor: MARLOG JOHN
IPC: E05B19/04
Filed: 1995-07-22
Abstract: A cover for use with warders' keys has a portion which conceals the lock-engaging part of a key when not in use, and means to enable the cover to move relative to the key to expose the lock-engaging part when the key is required for use. The portion may be a cover 2, Figure 3, slidably mounted on the key and urged by a spring 4 to the concealing position, or a cover clipped on to the key. Alternatively the key may be pivotably or slidably mounted in a holder, Figure 7, and may have means to releasably lock it in its concealing or exposing positions.
Patent GB-2292847-A (GB)
Title: Single phase induction motor control arrangement
Inventor: SAWANO SHUUJI
IPC: H02P23/00
Filed: 1995-08-11
Abstract: A single-phase induction motor contains a main winding 1a and an auxiliary winding 16 installed at electrically different angles from each other, a starting capacitor 6 connected with the auxiliary winding a plurality of operation or run capacitors 7, 8 connected in parallel with the stating capacitor, a relay 4, 4a that connects and disconnects at least one 8 of the operation or run capacitors, and a controller 10 that closes the relay when the motor is powered off. For high loads the capacitor 8 remains connected by the relay 4a. For low loads the relay 4a opens and capacitor 7 provides the required control. A PTC thermistor 5 is used for starting. In a further embodiment (Fig 6) a current detector (9) detects stalling and causes a relay 12a to disconnect the supply. Final protection is provided by a further protective device (14) connected in series with the motor. The motor may be used for a refrigerator (Fig 2) or airconditioner. The refrigerator includes a fan (103) for circulating air in the freezer (101). A damper (104) is driven by an electric motor and regulates the amount of cooling air flow into the refrigerator compartment (102) to keep it at an appropriate temperature. A heater (106) defrosts a cooler (105) and a temperature sensor 11 provides control of a motor compressor 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292592-A (GB)
Title: Clutch control system
Inventor: ASHLEY JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1995-02-06
Abstract: A clutch control system for the automatic control of a motor vehicle clutch (14) which connects an engine (10) with a gearbox (12) under the control of a driver-operated gear ratio selector lever (24). The control system includes an electronic control unit (36) which controls initial clutch take-up on starting of the vehicle, clutch re-engagement following each ratio change, clutch disengagement on movement of the gear selector lever to change the operative ratio of the gearbox, and clutch disengagement on the coming to rest etc. of the vehicle. The control system also incorporates an automatic calibration routine which is invoked on the initial keying-on of the system, said routine comprising a predetermined sequence of events (A to U) in which the system responds to actions (B, L, P3, R3) of the operator and at predetermined points (K, N, P11, T) in the calibration routine advises the operator that the system is ready to proceed to the next stage of the calibration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300478-A (GB)
Title: Correction for scattering in the monitoring of colour in a printing press
Inventor: SEYMOUR JOHN C
IPC: B41F33/00
Filed: 1995-10-03
Abstract: Monitoring colour of a printed image printed on a substrate, by positioning a camera assembly (40) to receive light reflected from the printed image (86) on the substrate (12) and transmitting the signal from the camera assembly to a computer to correct for the effects of scattered light reflected from the printed image. This is achieved by filtering the digitized array using an exponential infinite impulse response filter and subtracting the filtered array from the digitized array. Image processing also includes finding a colour patch portion of the array and correcting for photometric zero.
Patent GB-2306204-A (GB)
Title: Slot allowing pinching of a windscreen wiper housing onto a splined shaft.
Inventor: RUDGE RAYMOND VAUGHAN
IPC: F16D1/08
Filed: 1995-10-12
Abstract: To permit the fixing of a grease nipple 36 to an end of a shaft to allow lubrication of the bearings 38, an internally splined bore (42) of a wiper body 20 has a slot 44 extending into the wiper body toward the wiper arm such that the slot does not extend as far as the surface of the housing. A bolt passes through the slot to clamp the wiper body onto the splined shaft.
Patent GB-2296602-A (GB)
Title: A surface-mountable electronic component
Inventor: NATHER HEINZ
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: A multi-terminal surface-mounted electronic device with contact surfaces placed entirely or partly around several sides, as well as to a method for manufacturing it. The parts according to the invention allow assembly on a circuit board such as p.c.b. and foil in forward, backward and sideward direction. Previous multi-terminal surface-mounted electronic devices could as a rule be mounted in one direction only. For all other directions such as backwards and sidewards costly special constructions or fundamental changes to the circuit board (printed-circuit board, foil) were necessary. In accordance with the invention, an electronic component is located in a housing and both the electronic component and the housing are joined to a base strip. The base strip provides the terminals whose contact surfaces are so formed that they can embrace the entire housing either completely or partially.
Patent GB-2308367-A (GB)
Title: Non-haemolytic protein, ex. Aeromonas sp., having cellular immunosuppressive (CIF) activity but lacking glycerophospholipid cholesteryl acyltransferase (GCAF)
Inventor: BIRKBECK THOMAS HENRY
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A non-haemolytic protein, which may be obtained from Aeromonas sp., preferably A.salmonicida , having CIF activity, but lacking GCAF activity, is characterised by:  (i) a molecular weight of ca . 30kDa.; (ii) a pI value of ca . 5.5; (iii) cytotoxic to ca . 100000 lymphocytes at levels of ca . 200ng.; (iv) cytotoxic to ca . 100000 AS2 tissue culture cells at levels of ca .200ng.  The protein may be in vaccine formulation, especially for immunisation of fish against furunculosis.
Patent GB-955536-A (GB)
Abstract: 955, 536. Calculating machines; checking entries. ING. C. OLIVETTI & CO. S.p.A. Aug. 29, 1962 [Aug. 31, 1961], No. 33133/62. Heading G4B. To check an account number the transfer mechanism of the accumulator holding the number is disabled and the tens complement of the significant digits of the number is entered additively. In a further machine cycle the accumulator is checked that it is clear. Preferably the functions are carriage controlled using stops of the kind described in Specification 773,004 and the transfer mechanism is that described in Specification 768,395 in which transfer is effected by rocking toothed levers 36 by means of a bail 38 when the accumulator 6 is brought into engagement with the levers. Inhibiting transfer. A control slide 56 has a projection 77 which when the slide is moved forwards to start a cycle moves link 68 rearwardly through lever 73. Movement of main shaft 10 releases bellcrank 62 which releases bellcrank 57 to spring 59 for anti-clockwise movement. End 53 engages lug 52 on bail 38 preventing the transfer effecting movement. Sensing zero position of actuator. If an actuator 5 (Fig. 2) is moved from zero position a latch 22 stated to control zero printing is released to engage a bail 26 on a yoke 27. In this case a cam operated lever 31 cannot rock the yoke 27 and its extension 35 and release of lever 101 to its spring is prevented (Fig. 1). Checking operation. The account number is entered when the machine is positioned against the appropriate control stop. The check number is entered on the next cycle after the machine has tabulated to a control slide having a projection 77 so that transfer is inhibited. Finally, a total-taking cycle is initiated. A slide 50 is moved rearwardly rocking lever 93 anticlockwise and lowering a slide 81 so that projection 98 is out of register with lug 99 on lever 101. If the total registered by the actuators is zero yoke 27 will not be latched by any member 22 and lever 101 is freed to rock so that lug 99 is opposite projection 98. If any of the actuators do not register zero lug 99 will remain in the position shown. Slide 81 is then free to move forward when pin 86 on cam 51 disengages bellcrank 83. A pawl 89 then moves downward to signal an error by any means. A check is also made that the actuators are registering non-zero amounts on the additive entries. Lever 101 is rocked if all the actuators register zero and slide 81 is free to move forward (slide 50 is not operated in additive cycles) and pawl 89 indicates an error. Such a check requires a projection 77 on all the control slides so that bellcrank 57 can release slide 81 for possible forward movement.
Patent GB-2294964-A (GB)
Title: Channel shaped sealing strip with divergent side walls and formations of cellular material
Inventor: BAUMANN MICHAEL
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1993-06-18
Abstract: A sealing, trimming or finishing strip, such as for mounting on an edge flange defining the frame of a closable opening in a motor vehicle body, comprises a channel-shaped gripping section 32 of extruded material incorporating a embedded metal carrier 36 and defining inwardly directed lips 48 (50, figure 1). At least the lips 48 on one side of the channel are of triangular shape in cross-section. All the lips 48 (50) are made of cellular material, such as a sponge or foamed material. In order to mount the strip on a flange, its side walls are initially splayed apart so that it can be mounted without damage to or distortion of the lips 48 (50). After mounting, a suitable tool is used to press the side walls into a generally parallel configuration so that the lips are in sealing contact with the side faces of the flange. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298138-A (GB)
Title: 4-(1H-2-Methylimidazo 4,5-c pyridinylmethyl)phenyl sulphonamide carboxylic acid derivatives as antagonists
Inventor: WHITTAKER MARK
IPC: A61K31/415
Filed: 1994-11-09
Abstract: Compounds of formula (II), wherein R 1 represents hydrogen, -C 1 -C 6 alkyl, -C  2  -C 6 alkenyl, -C 2 -C 6 alkynyl, -COC 1 -C 6 alkyl, -CO 2 C 1 -C 6 alkyl, -(COC 1 -C 6 alkyl)phenyl, -(CO 2 C 1 -C 6 alkyl)phenyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)OC 1 -C 6 alkyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)SC 1 -C 6 alkyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)CO 2 C 1 -C 6 alkyl, -C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, -C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl or a group -D wherein D represents a group (A) wherein n is an integer from 0 to 3, and each of R 3 and R 4 is independently hydrogen, -C 1 -C 6 alkyl, -C 2 -C 6 alkenyl, -C 2 -C 6 alkynyl, halogen, -CN, -CO 2 H, -CO 2 C 1 -C 6 alkyl, -CONH 2 , -CONHC 1 -C 6 alkyl, -CONH(C 1 -C 6 alkyl) 2 , -CHO, -CH 2 OH, -CF 3 , -OC 1 -C 6 alkyl, -SC 1 -C 6 alkyl, -SOC 1 -C 6 alkyl, -SO 2 C 1 -C 6 alkyl, -NH 2 or -NHCOMe; R 2 represents hydrogen, halogen, -C 1 -C 6 alkyl optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, -C 2 -C 6 alkenyl, -C 2 -C 6 alkynyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)CO 2 -C 1 -C 6 alkyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)SC 1 -C 6 alkyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)OC 1 -C 6 alkyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)N(C 1 -C 6 alkyl) 2 , -C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, -C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)C 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)C 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, -(C 1 -C 6 -alkyl)OC 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl,-(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)OC 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)SC 3 -C 8 cycloalkyl, -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)SC 4 -C 8 cycloalkenyl, a side chain of a naturally occurring amino acid, a group -D as defined above or a -(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)OD group wherein D is as defined above; or a pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable salt thereof, are PAF inhibitors.
Patent GB-2313884-A (GB)
Title: Epicyclic change-speed gear for a motor vehicle
Inventor: PAYNE TIMOTHY
IPC: F16H3/54
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: Epicyclic gearing providing two ratios, direct drive and either underdrive or overdrive or providing three ratios, overdrive, underdrive and direct drive has, in the three ratio embodiment, an input shaft 62 connected to a sun gear 65 of a first epicyclic gearset and the planet carrier 71 of a second. The output shaft 64 is connected to the planet carrier 67 of the first gearset. The ring gears 68, 70 are on a common sleeve 69 and held stationary, allowed to freewheel or connected to the sun gear 73 of the second gearset. The input and output shafts 62, 64 are coaxial and at least partly coextensive. The two-ratio embodiments each have a single epicyclic gearset, the input connected to the sun gear and the output to the planet carrier in the underdrive arrangement (Fig. 3) and the input connected to the planet carrier and the output to the ring gear in the overdrive arrangement (Fig. 2A). The gearing may be auxiliary gearing in a motor vehicle transmission.
Patent GB-2317735-A (GB)
Title: Addressing a ferroelectric liquid crystal display
Inventor: TAGAWA AKIRA
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 1996-09-30
Abstract: A ferroelectric liquid crystal device, such as a display panel, has a plurality of pixels arranged as rows and columns in a passive matrix arrangement. Each pixel has a plurality of switching thresholds, for instance by having different regions of different thicknesses, so as to provide a plurality of grey levels. A voltage waveform is applied to each pixel for switching it to a desired grey level. A banking pulse of a first polarity is applied to reset the pixel to a reset grey level. This is followed by a compensating pulse (20) of polarity opposite the first polarity, after which a waveform for selecting the desired grey level is provided. The effect of the compensating pulse (20) is to reduce the effect of imin shift so as to provide a relatively wide driving window (13) to allow more reliable selection of an intermediate grey level.
Patent GB-2306611-A (GB)
Title: Drive system for converting rotary to linear motion,particularly for microscope stages
Inventor: GEIS WALTER
IPC: F16H55/28
Filed: 1996-10-31
Abstract: A drive system for the conversion of a rotary motion into a linear motion contains a belt drive 12,15,16,17 similar to a block and pulley system, and a rack and pinion mechanism 13,14 that is driven synchronously with the belt drive. The pinion and the rack are adjusted with respect to each other such that the teeth of the pinion 13 engage with relatively large play in the rack 14. When driving under normal load, the drive takes place without loading of the rack and pinion mechanism by the belt drive, so that the reversal backlash and the play of the rack and pinion remain without effect on the displacement motion. When an overloading of the moving part and a corresponding stretehing of the drive belt occur, the tooth flanks of the pinion and of the rack are supported against each other and in this manner prevent tearing or overloading of the drive belt. The drive system is particularly suitable for use in focusing in microscopes.
Patent GB-2312793-A (GB)
Title: Angle-of-rotation measuring device
Inventor: SIRAKY JOSEF
IPC: H02K11/225
Filed: 1997-03-19
Abstract: An angle-of-rotation measuring device 18 has a rotor shaft 22 which is attached to a motor shaft 10, the shaft 22 being hollow with slots (24 Figure 2) so that the webs (26) between the slots arch outwardly and form a force-fit in the motor shaft. The stator (20) of the device is coupled to the motor casing 12 by means of an elastic diaphragm 30 to permit slight axial and radial movements. The outer rim of the diaphragm 30 has a bead 44 which is received in the groove 50 of the casing 12. The lid 16 is pressed into the opening 14 and clamps the bead 44 in the groove 50 to give an airtight and gas tight seal.
Patent GB-2314173-A (GB)
Title: Thawing method using microwave oven with thermopile sensor
Inventor: LEE KOON-SEOK
IPC: H05B6/68
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: The thermopile sensor 2 detects food surface temperature and is used to determine an optimum thawing completion time., After initialisation period equal to a revolution of the turntable 9 plus the time for the turntable to reach operating speed and during which temperature inequalities due to variations in the food are determined, The magnetron is operated in a series of on/off cycles and the maximum, minimum and mean values of temperature, after noise has been filtered out, are determined in each cycle. From the temperature values, the on/off ratio and cycle length for further cycles and the termination of thawing is determined.
Patent GB-2326142-A (GB)
Title: Towing stabiliser bracket
Inventor: SUGDEN HAROLD
IPC: B60D1/30
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: A stabiliser bracket for a swan neck type vehicle tow bar 5 comprises two parts 1 and 2 which are securely attached around the tow bar by clamping bolts. An additional locking screw may be provided to secure the bracket to the tow bar. A stabiliser bar is then connected between the trailer and the bracket to prevent side sway and snaking of the trailer.
Patent GB-2328371-A (GB)
Title: A forearm-mounted music sheet holder
Inventor: BARKER HENRY ALBERT PAUL
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: A music sheet holder 100 comprising a base 102 attachable to a musician's forearm and a clip 117 for holding the sheet music. The base is arced and padded on its underside and has a strap 106 at each end with hook and pile material fastening means 111, 109. The clip 117 is attached by a post 114 rotatably mounted on the base 102.
Patent GB-2316892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to compressed air lubricators
Inventor: WATES MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F16N7/34
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: A flow sensor of the disc type for a compressed air lubricator comprises a flexible elastomeric disc (15) having a pair of radial channels (19, 19' and 20, 20') formed in each of its major surfaces. The channels afford lines of weakness which enable the disc (15) readily and progressively to deform into a fluted cone-like configuration as the air flow rate through the lubricator increases, thereby increasing the potential air flow capacity of the lubricator compared to those including known designs of disc type flow sensor.
Patent GB-2316898-A (GB)
Title: Straightening Apparatus
Inventor: PERNA ANTONIO ANDREW
IPC: B21F1/02
Filed: 1997-09-08
Abstract: Apparatus for straightening elongate material such as wire (6) has a rotary member (12, 14) which has a passage through which the wire (6) is fed. The wire is guided through the passage by guide means which include deflection means such as sleeves eg 114 for deflecting the material away from the axis of rotation (174) of the rotary member (12, 14). The apparatus is characterised in that the deflection means is set so as to cause the path taken by the wire (6) to have a first curved portion directed away from the axis (174), followed by a second portion which is substantially parallel with the axis of rotation (174) or is less tightly curved than the first portion. Both portions are disposed on the same side of the axis of rotation (174). Where the deflection means comprises sleeves, each sleeve may be internally flared at its ends (122, 124) and may include a central cylindrical internal surface (126) of a diameter substantially the same as that of the wire so that the wire is straight as it passes through the cylindrical section, but is curved at the flared ends of the sleeve. The straight, or less tightly curved portion of the wire enables the curved portions to have a greater radius of curvature, and this is believed to improve the effectiveness of the apparatus. A method of straightening wire using such apparatus is also shown.
Patent GB-2332322-A (GB)
Title: Detection of vehicle licence plates
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN DAVID VINCENT
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting a vehicle licence plate in a video signal (1) utilises means (2,3,4) for isolating a component (5) of a spatial-frequency spectrum representative of a character set of indicia on the vehicle licence plate. The magnitude of this component is then compared (7) with a predetermined threshold (6) such that the presence of a plate in the signal is indicated if the magnitude of the component (5) exceeds the threshold (6).