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Patent GB-2323295-A (GB)
Title: Ear plug
Inventor: O'CONNOR EDWARD
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 1997-03-20
Abstract: An ear plug, which may carry a miniaturised speaker, comprises inner and outer flanges 1 which are lockable together and connected by a compressible, sprung conduit 4, the latter being linked via an aperture in the inner flange to a perforated, semi-flexible, shaped tube 5 fittable into the ear and enclosed in an inflatable plastic membrane 6. The membrane is inflated by transfer of a flowable substance into the tube and through the perforations 11, the substance being transferred from the outer tube 4 by compression of the flanges. The two flanges may be closed together by finger pressure or by means of a hinged lever or bellows and may be so shaped as to fit snugly together when pressed into contact. The inner flange may have holes 12 in its outer edge to allow air trapped within the ear to escape.
Patent GB-2324333-A (GB)
Title: Carrier bag handle clip
Inventor: ELLIOTT JON DAVID
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 1997-04-12
Abstract: A clip which allows the two handles of a carrier bag to be secured together.
Patent GB-2312862-A (GB)
Title: Roll block
Inventor: BINDERNAGEL ALI
IPC: B21B35/04
Filed: 1997-05-09
Abstract: A roll block for rolling wire, rods, pipes or flat metal material has a number of exchangeable roll stands 2 disposed closely next to each other in a roll line, each having a plurality of rollers 13 which roll stands are held by a plurality of C-shaped frames 4 positioned closely next to each other. In order to form the roll block in a modular manner it has a number of C-shaped frames 4 corresponding to its maximum number of roll stands, on the drive side of which C-shaped frames and spaced therefrom a common stand housing 9 is locate don the front side of which intermediate transmissions 8 are attached in each case in a separately exchangeable manner, and on the rear side of which driving motors 11 coupled to the intermediate transmissions 8 are attached in each case in a separately exchangeable manner.
Patent GB-2314736-A (GB)
Title: Identifying active handsets in a cordless telephone system
Inventor: YOUNG JASON T
IPC: H04M1/72505
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus provides an indication of active handsets in a cordless telephone system 100. A user enters an inquiry using either a handset 104 or the user interface 120 of the base station 102. The base station 102 pings or queries each registered handset 106, 108, 110, 112 to establish a list of active handsets. The list of active handsets is then transmitted to the handset 104 from which the inquiry was received or is displayed using the user interface 120 of the base station 102. This permits the user to learn what other users are actively registered with the base station 102 for call forwarding, intercom operation or for use of any other user convenience features of the cordless telephone system 100.
Patent GB-2313500-A (GB)
Title: Eliminating error due to decaying offsets from measured power system currents
Inventor: PREMERLANI WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: H02H1/00
Filed: 1997-05-19
Abstract: A digital decaying current offset correction method separates the requirements of detecting fault existence from the requirements of detecting fault location. Once the decaying offset removal routine is initiated 102, current and voltage are sampled and, for each current and voltage sample, current and voltage phasors are generated 104. The current phasor values, which are not offset corrected, may be used to determine whether to trip a breaker 106. Once the breaker is tripped, the decaying offsets are removed from the current phasors 108. The offset corrected current phasors may then be used to locate the fault.
Patent GB-2325456-A (GB)
Title: Integrated modular petrol station
Inventor: DAVIS DAVID STUART
IPC: B60S5/02
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: A modular petrol station comprising the fuel tank storage arranged within frame elements of a pre-determined size which forms a removable "tank module" 10 is positioned underground providing a foundation for a removable "service module" 13 which houses the pump / dispenser, and sales / payment building. Additional capacity can be achieved by adding modules. All pipes and cables are contained within the bounds of the modules ensuring minimal civil works. This coupled with the ability to transport to site easily and re-use the modules, makes for an economic building technique compared with traditional methods.
Patent GB-2315226-A (GB)
Title: Basketball game
Inventor: MACKENZIE NORMAN
IPC: A63F7/20
Filed: 1997-07-09
Abstract: A sheet formed toy is provided in the form of a basketball net 33, backboard 34 and ball (20 figure 7). The toy may be self supporting or may be adapted to fit to a drinks can (figure 9a), over a bottle top (figure 10a) or on a cup (figure 11a).
Patent GB-2315262-A (GB)
Title: Attachment device for a magazine
Inventor: SLOGGETT KARLA
IPC: B42D1/00
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: An attachment device for a magazine comprises a receptacle, such as a carton or a box, for receiving and retaining a gift to be presented with said magazine. The attachment device is formed with a location means for receiving and securing a magazine thereto. The method of securing said magazine to the location means on the attachment device preferably comprises a peelable adhesive on an extending flap, or alternatively a tab or plurality of tabs.
Patent GB-2315486-A (GB)
Title: Parts orientating machine
Inventor: DUFFY RICHARD J
IPC: B65G47/24
Filed: 1997-07-17
Abstract: A machine for properly orientating two or more sets of parts having different lengths comprises an escapement mechanism 70 and a length adjusting pin 140 which are employed in conjunction with a reciprocating shuttle block 35. The shuttle block houses a single, orientator shaft 50 and parts receiving nest 51. Parts P are stacked in a feed tube 136. As the shuttle block 35 moves to the right it engages a retracting pin 139 to release a part P. At the same time pin 140 enters a selected passageway to prevent any further movement of the released part. As the shuttle moves back to the left the part held by the pin 140 is allowed to drop into the nest 51. A sensing mechanism, preferably employing photoelectric fibre optic sensors, is used to control the flow of parts into and away from the orientator.
Patent GB-2313518-A (GB)
Title: Communications method and apparatus
Inventor: BURKE TREVOR
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 1996-03-18
Abstract: An apparatus and method for communicating voice and data messages through a single communications channel. Each voice message which is to be transmitted is converted into a series of audio packets of data. Each data message to be transmitted is delivered to a multiplexer connected to the channel in the form of a series of data packets. The audio and data packets are multiplexed with priority being given to the audio packets, and the multiplexed packets are transmitted. The transmitted packets are received and demultiplexed, the audio packets being converted to analogue signals for audio reproduction and the data packets being delivered to a data receiver. Data messages can be stored pending the initiation of a voice message to the intended destination of the data message. At that time, the data message may be multiplexed with the voice message so as to obtain transmission of the data message at effectively zero transmission cost.
Patent GB-2329078-A (GB)
Title: Soft start light fitting
Inventor: WALSH ANDREW DAVID
IPC: H01R33/94
Filed: 1997-09-02
Abstract: A light fitting comprises a generally cylindrical male plug portion which is received in a standard bayonet light socket and a bayonet socket portion (5) which is arranged to receive a bayonet-type light bulb (8). The electrical connection between the terminals of the plug portion and bayonet socket portion includes a resistor (7) having a resistance of eg 20 to 40 ohms for a light fitting intended for use with a standard 240V, 60W tungsten filament bulb. The resistor has a resistance which is a significant proportion of the initial resistance of the bulb (when the filament of the latter is cold) and therefore substantially reduces the initial current to the bulb. When the bulb filament reaches its normal working temperature its resistance is many times that of the resistor which therefore only slightly reduces the steady-state power dissapation. However both these effects increase the life of the bulb. The fitting may alternatively be an Edison screw fitting, and the resistor may be a thermistor.
Patent GB-2319619-A (GB)
Title: Estimating vehicle acceleration from sensed speed
Inventor: ASHIZAWA HIROYUKI
IPC: G01P15/16
Filed: 1997-11-25
Abstract: A sensor is provided for detecting traveling speed of a vehicle, and a first difference between the traveling speed and an estimated vehicle speed calculated beforehand is calculated (11). Based on the first difference and a predetermined function (12), a feedback compensation output V H is calculated, and a second difference between a value obtained by performing delay processing on the feedback compensation output and the aforesaid estimate vehicle speed is output as an estimated acceleration (15). Integration is performed on the estimated acceleration, and an estimated vehicle speed is updated. Noise mixed with the acceleration estimation process is eliminated, and the acceleration is thereby estimated with high precision. In another embodiment, the difference between the estimated speed and the feedback compensation value is delayed to give the acceleration signal. The estimated acceleration is used in a transmission controller for the vehicle.
Patent GB-2319526-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition and coated metal plate using it
Inventor: TANAKA SHOICHI
IPC: C08K5/42
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: A coating composition suitable for coated steel plates and capable of forming a coating film which is excellent in hardness, processability, pollution resistance and acid resistance comprises: (A) 65 to 95 parts by weight of a hydroxyl group-containing polyester resin having a number average molecular weight of 1,500 to 30,000, a glass transition temperature of -20 to 40{C and a hydroxyl value of 3 to 50 mgKOH/g; (B) 5 to 35 parts by weight of a melamine resin curing agent comprising a methyl etherified melamine resin and a butyl etherified melamine resin, wherein the melamine resin comprises 50 to 99% by weight based on the weight of the curing agent of the methyl etherified melamine resin and 1 to 50% by weight based on the weight of the curing agent of the butyl etherified melamine resin; wherein the total parts by weight of (A) and (B) equal 100; (C) 0.1 to 2.0 parts by weight based on the total of weight of (A) and (B) in the composition, of a curing catalyst comprising an optionally neutralized sulfonic acid compound; and (D) 0.3 to 10 parts by weight based on the total weight of (A) and (B), of a secondary amine compound having a boiling point of 30 to 250{C.
Patent GB-2320073-A (GB)
Title: A branch pipe joint for high pressure fluids
Inventor: HITACHI YUZO
IPC: F16L41/10
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: The joint includes a joint body 1 having an axial conduit 1-1 therein, a branch hole 1-2 formed in its circumferential wall, and a pressure receiving seat 1-3 formed on the circumferential face thereof and opened to the outside; a branch pipe 2 defining a branch conduit 2-1 and having a joint head 2-2 at the end thereof with a pressure seat 2-3 mating with the pressure receiving seat of the body; and a joint portion 1-4 integral with or separate of the body receiving a nut 3 to secure the branch pipe to the body. The branch hole 1-2 is an elliptical hole having a longer diameter in the radial direction of the joint body and aligned with the axis of the body conduit as shown or offset eccentrically therefrom.
Patent GB-2324986-A (GB)
Title: Rotary tool for patterning and cutting a wooden workpiece
Inventor: OWEN TRACEY
IPC: B44B5/00
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: The woodworking tool comprises a rotatably-mounted disc-like member formed with peripheral teeth 15B,15C having a chamfer to one (Figs 8,9) or both (Figs 6,7) sides thereof. The member is mounted for rotation by means of a bearing 16 on an elongate handle (2,Fig 1) and supported adjacent the workpiece which is mounted for rotation in a lathe. The tool can be set at various angles to the axis of the workpiece so as to either impress a uniform pattern or provide circumferential grooves, helical flutes or barley twists to the workpiece.
Patent GB-2335734-A (GB)
Title: Light diffuser comprising a carrier covered with a layer of perforated film
Inventor: OLIVER RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: F21V11/14
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A light diffuser for controlling the emission of light from light sources comprising a transparent or translucent carrier 2 which is covered by a layer of perforated film 3. The carrier may be made of plastics material and the perforated film may be adhesive backed vinyl. A means for covering carrier 2 with a layer of perforated film 3 wherein the perforated film 3 is aligned with the carrier 2, a backing sheet is removed from the film which is then drawn along the length of the carrier and placed thereon.
Patent GB-2325983-A (GB)
Title: Estimating fuel vapour pressure
Inventor: HULS THOMAS ALLAN
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 1998-06-02
Abstract: A method for estimating fuel vapour pressure includes determining (102) an amount of fuel present in a fuel tank, pumping (104) vapour mixture from the fuel tank until a predetermined gauge pressure is obtained, and measuring (108) the time necessary to reach the predetermined gauge pressure. Fuel vapour pressure is than directly quantified (108) based on the measured time and the detected fill level. Thus, an estimate of the fuel vapour pressure can be obtained without requiring information regarding fuel temperature, or addition of any dedicated sensor circuitry to a conventional on-board vapour management/leak detection system. Also disclosed is the use of this method in a leak testing procedure.
Patent GB-2330211-A (GB)
Title: Periodate photographic bleaching compositions
Inventor: BERTUCCI SIDNEY JOSEPH
IPC: G03C5/44
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: A colour photographic bleaching composition having a pH less than 7, comprises (a) periodate (or a source for providing periodate) at a concentration of from 0.01 to 0.35 mol/l and (b) chloride ions as a rehalogenating agent, at a concentration of at least 0.01 mol/l. A method of processing is also disclosed, wherein bleaching is carried out after colour development is stopped with an acidic stopbath. Relatively rapid bleaching without physical defects such as blistering or vesiculation are achieved.
Patent GB-2343048-A (GB)
Title: Twin neck guitar
Inventor: CHAPMAN RICHARD SCOT
IPC: G10D3/06
Filed: 1998-10-21
Abstract: An electric guitar symmetrical in shape / body <B>3</B>, has two necks <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> with six strings on each so that when playing at bridge <B>4</B>, playing area <B>6</B>, a twelve string or double guitar sound is achieved. There are six octave strings on neck <B>2</B>, which pass to bridge <B>5</B> and six playing strings on neck <B>1</B>, which pass to bridge <B>4</B>. Both bridges are inset into body <B>3</B>, so strings can pass freely over the top of them. The rolling capo (<B>8</B>, Figs 4 and 5) with finger press (<B>9</B>), rolls along neck length to achieve different key changes. The capo is set in neutral position, nut position to achieve the key of E major (standard tuning setting).
Patent GB-2330144-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing doxorubicin
Inventor: FILIPPINI SILVIA
IPC: C12P19/56
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for improving daunorubicin and doxorubicin production by means of a recombinant microorganism in which a gene of daunorubicin metabolism is mutated. The mutated gene is preferably dnrU and/or dnrX.
Patent GB-2331518-A (GB)
Title: Erythromycins and process for their preparation
Inventor: LEADLAY PETER FRANCIS
IPC: A61K31/7048
Filed: 1997-07-04
Abstract: Erythromycins, particularly with C-13 substituents R1 (e.g. C 3 -C 6  cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl groups) are prepared by fermenting suitable organisms in the presence of R 1 CO 2 H. A preferred organism is Saccharopolyspora erythraea preferably containing an integrated plasmid capable of directing synthesis of desired compounds.
Patent GB-2329518-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic alignment and scanning apparatus
Inventor: EBIHARA AKIMITSU
IPC: G03F9/00
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A scanning type exposure apparatus which exposes a pattern onto an object while a stage 14 is moved in a scanning direction comprises apparatus capable of high accuracy position and motion control using one or more linear commutated motors to move a stage 14 in one long linear direction and a small yaw rotation in plane. The stage is freely suspended above the base by air bearings 48. One element of the linear commutated motor is mounted upon a drive frame 22, called a balancing portion, which moves in the opposite direction to the stage by a reaction force to maintain the centre of gravity of the apparatus, the balancing portion may be freely suspended above the base by air bearings 32.
Patent GB-2348971-A (GB)
Title: Accessing a memory unit in a parallel data processing system
Inventor: GREER TREY
IPC: G09G5/36
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: A method of accessing a memory unit in a data processing apparatus including a plurality of processing units, particularly a SIMD (single instruction multiple data) array, comprising selecting a processing element requiring access to an address, determining which other elements require access to that address, and transmitting the required data to or from each element with the appropriate transaction identification stored. Different processing elements may, in a write action, store data items in respective regions of the target memory address.
Patent GB-2341237-A (GB)
Title: Optical recording apparatus with gas feeding pad
Inventor: AKI YUICHI
IPC: G11B7/26
Filed: 1999-08-27
Abstract: A master recording apparatus which comprises a revolving base (31) for revolving a substrate (1) coated with resist thereon, an irradiating mechanism (32), an elevator mechanism (33) for making the irradiating mechanism (32) capable of moving in a vertical direction and in a surface direction which is perpendicular to the vertical direction relative to the revolving base (31) and a height position displacement mechanism (35) interposing between the irradiating mechanism (32) and the elevator mechanism (35). The irradiating mechanism (32) is connected with the elevator mechanism (33) through the height position displacement mechanism (35) and the irradiating mechanism (32) has such a structure in which at least a converging lens system (36) and a displacement driving mechanism (37) for adjusting a focus are supported by a gas static pressure pad housing (38). In the gas static pressure pad housing (38) a gas feeding pad (39) is disposed facing a bottom surface opposing the substrate and gas (such as air) is made to be fed between the irradiating mechanism (32) and the said substrate (1) through the gas feeding pad (39), whereby the contact between the substrate and the irradiating mechanism is avoided at a time of carrying out a recording of a predetermined pattern by irradiating a beam.
Patent GB-2345570-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with secondary feature for residual credit
Inventor: TYSON STEVE DONALD
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: A gaming machine has a core gambling feature with a set cost, and a secondary gambling feature which is playable when the remaining credit is less than the set cost. The secondary feature may be different in character from the core feature, or may use the core feature but offer different prizes.
Patent GB-2356975-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum switching device electrodes
Inventor: PARASHAR RAMA SHANKAR
IPC: H01H33/66
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A vacuum switching device electrode has a substantially flat contact disc 13 adapted, in use, to contact another electrode wherein the disc 13 has formed therein one or more reinforcing means 28. The reinforcing means 28 are provided on a rear surface of the disc by a localised hardening process. The disc comprises a matrix of a first material containing therein a second material and the hardening process causes a smaller grain size of the matrix. A method of forming such an electrode is also disclosed and a vacuum switching device incorporating such an electrode.
Patent GB-191111930-A (GB)
IPC: F24F13/15
Abstract: 11,930. Tellander, G. R. May 17. Ventilators, terminal.- Relates to ventilators of the type in which louvers mounted in a frame are connec'ed by a link and are adapted to be secured in any desired position. The louvers b, care pivoted to lugs d, e carried, by the grating s or in recesses in the corner of the valve frame, which recesses are closed when the grating is mounted in place. The pawl m pivoted to the link k engages with a rack l on one of the louvers. An eccentric m rides on a slide n and when the louvers are fully open, the pawl m is disengaged from the teeth l by a finger p so that the eccentric fal's under gravity and coming into contact with a stop o keeps the pawl out of contact with the rack during the closing motion. In a modification, a gravity pawl co-operates with a sector-shaped rack.
Patent HU-T64048-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing tetrahydrophthalic anhydride suitable also for catalytic hydrogenation
Inventor: CSEGEZY MIKLOS
IPC: C07C45/00
Filed: 1992-05-15
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of trifluoroacetaldehyde, or a hydrate or hemiacetal thereof, which comprises reduction of an ester of trifluoroacetic acid with a borohydride reducing agent in a hydroxylic solvent to form trifluoroacetaldehyde hydrate or hemiacetal; whereafter if the free aldehyde is required, water or alcohol is removed from the hydrate or hemiacetal respectively using conventional procedures.
Patent HU-T68325-A (HU)
Title: Device and process using a worm conveyor for separating materials, in particular solid or coagulated materials, from liquids and/or for concentrating solutions
Inventor: NAGY ADALBERT
IPC: B01D29/64
Filed: 1992-04-03
Abstract: The device proposed is designed for the concentration or separation of materials, in particular solid or coagulated materials, as well as other materials, from liquids containing them. It comprises an eccentric-worm pump (20) in which the stator (22) is designed as a wall permeable to the liquid concerned. The rotor (21) of the pump (20) can also be designed as a hollow body with a wall which is permeable to the liquid and with a channel (53) to carry off the liquid. The liquid-permeable walls or the rotor (21) or stator (22), or both, can be cleaned at intervals by reverse scavenging under pressure.
Patent HU-T66010-A (HU)
Title: Method of reducing the nox content in the waste gases leaving a furnace producing plate-glass and improved plate-glass producing furnaces
Inventor: MCINTOSH ROBIN MAXWELL
IPC: C03B5/04
Filed: 1993-11-26
Abstract: A method of operating a regenerative glass furnace (10) for melting flat glass so as to minimise emission of carbon monoxide (CO) in waste gases leaving the furnace (10), the furnace (10) including a melting chamber (12) and regenerators (13,14) which act as heat exchangers, each regenerator (13,14) containing a checkerwork structure (15,15'), the method comprising providing air and supplying fuel to the melting chamber (12) of the furnace (10) to ensure that glass of a required quality at a required production rate is obtained, characterised in that the regenerators (13,14) are sealed and fuel in excess of that required to ensure the glass quality and production rate is supplied at least to the melting chamber (12) or the sealed regenerators (13,14) such that the waste gases in the sealed regenerators (13,14) contain combustible material including CO, and removing the CO from the waste gases in the regenerators (13,14) by combusting CO downstream of the checkerwork structure (15,15') of the regenerators (13,14) at a temperature of greater than about 650 DEG C. <IMAGE>