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Patent GB-2237714-A (GB)
Title: Displaying 3-D data
Inventor: CLINE HARVEY ELLIS
IPC: G06T15/08
Filed: 1990-10-25
Abstract: A method for providing a volumetrically-rendered projection image using reverse ray casting, uses the steps of: acquiring, from an object volume of interest 11, a set of data sampled from each volume element (voxel) OV therein responsive to a selected characteristic of that object volume; storing the data for each object voxel in a corresponding data volume element DV; scanning sequentially through each data voxel within the data volume 12 corresponding to the object volume of interest 11; projecting each scanned data voxel to an image plane 14, at a solid angle determined from the solid angle at which the object volume is viewed; storing a value for each image plane pixel 16, responsive to a selected criteria, from the values 18 of all projected data voxel values impingent upon that image plane pixel; and then scaling the dimensions of each image plane pixel responsive to the dimensions of the corresponding object volume element shape, and the involved projection solid angle, to correct for anisotropy (see Fig 2). The method is particularly useful in magnetic resonance imaging systems, e.g. N.M.R. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in digitally-assisted television systems
Inventor: BRIGHTWELL PETER JOHN
IPC: H04N7/015
Filed: 1990-11-05
Abstract: In a digitally-assisted HD-MAC system, the digital assistance data relating to blocks of pixels is encoded by an encoding method which is of a type which reduces the volume of data transmitted when a plurality of neighbouring data items are the same. Preferred methods comprise simple, linear or complementary quadtree coding, or a Peano scan with run-length coding. A Huffman code may be employed. If the number of bits produced exceeds the system capacity, the coding method reverts to a fallback mode. A smaller block size can be used by bit-rate reduction together with transmission of an additional code relating to blocks of smaller size (sub-blocks), the additional code preferably comprising a quadtree code used to indicate where a plurality of sub-blocks have a different item of data from the block of which they form part.
Patent GB-2259000-A (GB)
Title: Portable gun stand
Inventor: HOLMAN DENNIS GEORGE
IPC: F41A23/18
Filed: 1991-08-10
Abstract: A lightweight Portable Gun Stand is used to support a shooters gun while not in use. This ensures the safety of the idle gun and also protects the gun from damage. The stand comprises an alloy tube extending upwardly from a base plate. The base plate is provided with projections which can be pushed into the ground and with a support for the gun stock on its upper surface. The upper end of the alloy tube is provided with a support for the gun barrel and with a handle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259190-A (GB)
Title: Non-linear inductors
Inventor: DYE MALCOM
IPC: H04N3/237
Filed: 1991-09-02
Abstract: A non-linear inductor for a CRT line timebase circuit comprises a bobbin 40 carrying an inductive coil 41 and a first permanent magnet 42 adjacent the coil 41. A second permanent magnet 200 is positioned and oriented relative to the first magnet 42 in such a manner that the magnetic field generated by the non-linear inductor is substantially reduced. Because the second magnet 200 is integral, the non linear inductor occupies the same printed circuit board area as a conventional non linear inductor. Furthermore, because the second magnet 200 is oriented to substantially cancel the magnetic field, no additional magnets are required for deflecting the magnet field away from the CRT. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259500-A (GB)
Title: A holder for a pile of sheets
Inventor: FRANK NICHOLAS
IPC: B65H9/10
Filed: 1991-09-11
Abstract: A shoot feeding apparatus includes a pile holder comprising opposed vertical walls (11, 12) between which sheets (14) are piled and a sheet feeder (15) for feeding sheets off the top of the pile in a direction (16) between the walls and parallel with the walls. The container includes a platform (13) for elevating the pile into contact with the sheet feeder, and pusher members (17) in one of the walls (11) for urging the pile against the other wall (12). The pusher members are positioned at or near the top of the pile, and act only on a minor proportion of the pile height when the maximum pile height is contained in the container. First and second pusher members (21, 22) are provided, the first pusher member (21) being urged towards the pile by a relatively strong spring, and acting on sheets near the top of the pile, but not on the sheets nearest the top of the pile. and the second pusher member (22) being urged towards the pile by a relatively light spring, and acting on the sheets nearest the top of the pile. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250717-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting printhead pressure in thermal printers
Inventor: HONGO TAKAYASU
IPC: B41J2/32
Filed: 1991-11-29
Abstract: A thermal printer has a head (9) biased by a plurality of springs which are provided between the thermal head and stoppers (18) of respective shafts (2). The distances between the thermal head (9) and the stoppers (18) is adjusted by a mechanism common to all the shafts, with respective gears (17) on the spindle (2) engaging with respective worms formed on the shafts (3). The spindle may be manually rotated, or may be rotated by a motor (22) controlled by a controller (24) to which the spindle rotation is fed back via an encoder 22. Also disclosed is an arrangement for controlling the head and take-up of an ink ribbon (sheet) whereby to ensure separation from the paper after printing, the control being responsive to the thickness (and hence rigidity) of the substrate being printed upon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251641-A (GB)
Title: Excavator shovel or bucket
Inventor: REE SVEN
IPC: E02F9/28
Filed: 1992-01-14
Abstract: Excavator shovel or bucket comprises a number of detachably mounted digging teeth (1), whereby each tooth may be rotated so that an inactive tooth edge (1'') may be brought into an active position. The digging tooth (1) is formed with one single, centrally positioned, anchor hole (2) for fastening to the top or bottom side of a shovel or bucket front piece (5). The top or bottom face of the digging tooth (1) is formed with an engagement means of the pin/hole type (6, 6') equidistant from the centre of the anchor hole (2), said engagement means being formed for easily releasable engagement with a complementary engagement means (7) of the shovel or bucket front piece (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265406-A (GB)
Title: Glass breaker
Inventor: SMITH COLIN ALBERT
IPC: A62B3/00
Filed: 1992-03-16
Abstract: The present invention has been developed in response to increasing numbers of distressing news reports relating to deaths in fires where victims have been unable to break through thickened glass panes and double glazing units. The present invention provides a device for use to allow the glass panes to be reliably shattered. The device comprises a small brightly coloured disk 1 which may be adhered to a window or provided with a handle stem 12 to be carried by the fire services. The disk incorporates a centralised striker element 9 which is hit, in use, by a hammer and displaced to strike the surface of the glass and shatter it. The device has proven reliable, effective, unobtrusive, child proof and user-friendly in repeated trials. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266431-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications apparatus
Inventor: WAPPETT MICHAEL STANLEY
IPC: H04M1/2757
Filed: 1992-04-21
Abstract: A telecommunications apparatus 1 includes a memory 10 for storing program data for controlling operation of the apparatus 1, eg. repertory dialling numbers, and means 19 for storing program data received from other telecommunications apparatus in the memory 10. The apparatus is also provided with means 19 for causing program data stored in the memory 10 to be transmitted to other telecommunications apparatus, and means 9 for initiating the transmission of the program data to the other telecommunications apparatus. The apparatus may also be used in emergency call alarm systems to alter stored telephone numbers used for automatic dialling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257126-A (GB)
Title: Cardboard box assembly machines
Inventor: BOIX JAEN JOSE
IPC: B31B50/06
Filed: 1992-05-20
Abstract: An adjustable mechanism for feeding cardboard sheets from which boxes are formed has two pairs of vacuum suction pads (1), mounted on oppositely threaded sections of spindle assemblies (3) and (4) linked by chain transmission (5). Rotation of the spindles (3, 4) by a handle at (9) adjusts the spacing of the suction pad pairs without the need to stop the assembly machine. The suction pads are movable vertically (Figure 3) to separate the sheets from the bottom of a pile. The machine also has a device for lifting the laps (S) of sheets to form the boxes. The lap lifting device comprises a strip (31) on arms (30) which are tilted by pneumatic cylinders (25) to push the laps (S) to their predetermined position according to the format and dimensions of the cardboard sheets. Manual rotation of spindles 35 adjusts the positioning of the lap lifting device along those spindles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259114-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft engine nacelle profile
Inventor: STOCKMAN NORBERT OGDEN
IPC: B64D33/02
Filed: 1992-08-27
Abstract: A gas turbine engine nacelle has an inlet with a profile determined by hilite points H1, H2, H2' and H3 located at extreme top, side and bottom locations of the nacelle with each hilite location being set at an individually predetermined distance from a plane which is perpendicular to the inlet centerline. An arc 104 joining hilite points H1, H2, H3 (or H1 H2' H3) defines the inlet profile. The arc may be circular or elliptical (figures 10A, 10B,) and hilite point H3 may be axially forward of hilite point H1 (Figures 9, 10A, 10B). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257450-A (GB)
Title: Pick for extraction machines
Inventor: KOMOTZKI MICHAEL
IPC: E21C35/187
Filed: 1992-01-16
Abstract: Nozzle (26) fitted in a pick for extraction machines. Mounted between the pick proper and the pick socket (4) is a gap-bridging element (31) which, while it works in conjunction with a pressure seal (30) in the pick socket (4), itself assumes the sealing function in the vicinity of the actual gap. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270256-A (GB)
Title: Bed cover retaining strap & clip device
Inventor: SHAW RUSSELL
IPC: F16B2/10
Filed: 1992-09-04
Abstract: A device for retaining the covers of a bed comprises an elasticated strap (10) which is adapted to be located beneath the mattress (12) of a bed and clip means (15) provided at opposite ends of the strap (10) for attachment to the bed cover (40), each of said clip means (15) having a plastic body formation defining a pair of flexible limbs (25) interconnected adjacent one end, the limbs (25) diverging away from said interconnected end, the clips being attached to the strap (10) adjacent the interconnected end, each limb (25) defining a jaw formation (20) adjacent its free end and a washer (30) engaging about the limbs (25) between a neck formation (26) and the jaws (20), the outer surface (27) of the limbs (25) diverging from the neck formation (26) towards the jaws (20) so that movement of the washer from the neck formation (26) towards the jaw formation (20) will move the jaw formations (20) from an open to a closed position, detent means (32) being provided for engagement of the washer (30) when the jaws (20) are in their closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260996-A (GB)
Title: Singlet oxygen generation by substituted phthalocyanines
Inventor: THETFORD DEAN
IPC: C01B13/02
Filed: 1992-09-16
Abstract: The use of a phthalocyanine of the Formula (1) for generation of singlet oxygen:   MkPc(O-R<4>)q(O-R<5>) @r(SO<3>A)sXt Formula 1 wherein: each R<4>  independently is an optionally substituted aliphatic radical; each R<5>  independently is an optionally substituted aromatic radical;                A  is selected from H, a metal, ammonium or substituted ammonium; each X independently is hydrogen or halogen; q  is an integer from 1 to 16; r  is an integer from 0 to 15; s  is from 0 to 50; t  is an integer from 0 to 15; and MkPc     is a phthalocyanine nucleus wherein: M  is selected from H, metal, oxymetal, halometal and hydroxymetal; and k  is the inverse of 1/2 of the valency of M except @@@      for the compounds Pd<II>Pc(OBu)8, @@@@  ZnPc(OBu)8 and H2Pc(OBu)8,   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269225-A (GB)
Title: Superconductive magnet
Inventor: MORITSU KAZUKI
IPC: F25D19/00
Filed: 1993-07-27
Abstract: In a cryostat for cooling a superconductive magnet a cylinder (51) for mounting a three-stage regenerative refrigerator (30) has an end open to helium gas evaporating in a helium chamber and another end which is substantially horizontally fastened to a vacuum chamber. A heat insulator, such as a heat convection prevention tube (100), made of a hollow Teflon (RTM) tube is wound around the outer surface of each stage of the cylinder (40) of the three-stage regenerative refrigerator (30). The tube may be of circular arc-shape or be of glass fibre or asbestos. The heat insulation may be of foam material eg rubber covered by a Teflon (RTM) sheet; may be a quartz glass tube or may be bags of quartz sand. Heat convection may be prevented by partitions, fins, grooves filled with sealant, or by placing the refrigerator at an angle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269325-A (GB)
Title: Word game
Inventor: BRODERICK JOHN MARY PATRICK
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 1993-07-28
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprises a board provided with a substantially continuously extending series of place positions commencing at a start position and ending in a finish position, and tiles or the like for indicating a selected letter of the alphabet at each of the place positions. The tiles can be two-sided differentiated as to colour. Dice (Fig.3) can also be provided having indications of differing numbers of differing consonants on each face. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269358-A (GB)
Title: Helical winding of tubes
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM-OAKES BARRY JOHN
IPC: B29C53/58
Filed: 1993-08-02
Abstract: A tube 10 is formed from a pre-heated web 11 of uv-degradable polypropylene which is helically wound on a mandrel 12 and driven so as to move longitudinally of the mandrel by drive means 14, abutting edges of adjacent turns of the web 11 being united one with another by means of a weldable or adhesive tape 16 which is wound helically on the helically formed web. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270023-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for inserting sheets into drawing tools
Inventor: THOMS VOLKER
IPC: B21D22/26
Filed: 1993-08-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for inserting sheet bars into drawing tools 1, 1', comprising a program-controllable sheet bar inserter with a gripper 12 which contains a plurality of suction cups or electromagnets 10 for picking up or setting down a sheet bar. The drawing tool 1 contains a pair of bearing faces 4, 4', 5, 5' which together clamp in the sheet bar during drawing. The gripper is constructed in the form of an at least three-legged gripping spider 12 with controllable legs 15 with which the picked-up sheet bar can be deformed in a defined manner during transportation from the picking-up location to the drawing tool and can be matched to the shape of the bearing face 5, 5' of the lower bearing frame. Controllable adhesion elements in the form of suction cups 22 or electro-magnets 23 for holding tight a preformed sheet which has been inserted and positioned by the gripping spider are let in at a plurality of points in a countersunk fashion into the lower bearing face 5, 5'. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271567-A (GB)
Title: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists
Inventor: HARTMAN GEORGE D
IPC: C07C229/34
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein R<1-5>, X and Y are as defined in the specification, exhibit fibrinogen receptor antagonist activity, inhibit platelet aggregation and are therefore useful in modulating thrombus formation.
Patent GB-2282861-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for controlling automatic transmission systems to allow engine braking
Inventor: SMITH KENNETH LEONARD
IPC: F16H59/54
Filed: 1993-10-15
Abstract: A method and system for controlling an automatic transmission system employ a control strategy causing the transmission system to select a higher gear ratio, to effect engine braking, if preselected operational conditions are sensed. The operational parameters sensed include vehicle speed, throttle position and an operation condition of the vehicle brake. The system preferably acts to select a higher ratio if either the brake is applied or the vehicle is constant, and the throttle is closed. Engine speed could alternatively or additionally be used as an input parameter. The strategy may require that one or more of the parameters has satisfied the required condition for a minimum time period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286444-A (GB)
Title: Refuse incineration system
Inventor: KUO TSUNG-HSIEN
IPC: F23G5/46
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: A refuse burning steam-raising plant has two compartments 1, 2 connected by a passageway 5. Refuse is conveyed through a distributor and pushed down by a screw pusher to be piled in water-cooled cage 13 as a thin and high wall of refuse which is dried by combustion gases and lowered down gradually by a roller 14 above a travelling furnace grate 15. Combustion of the gases produced on grate 15 is completed in steam-raising compartment 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285720-A (GB)
Title: A video processing apparatus and method
Inventor: CAWLEY ROBIN ALEXANDER
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 1994-03-04
Abstract: Uncompressed digital video data representing one or more initial video frames is input from a video source 2 to a disc store 14 via a compressor/decompressor 10 or a bypass path 20. Thus, data can be stored in the disc store 14 in either compressed or uncompressed form. Video data corresponding to video frames selected for editing are held in a display store 5 in uncompressed or decompressed form and editing and other image processing operations are performed thereon by an image processor 6 under the control of a stylus/touch tablet or other user operable input device. Edited data is output to the bypass path for storage without compression in the store or to the compressor/decompressor for storage in compressed form in the store. The compressor/decompressor may be configured to effect symmetrical real time data compression and decompression or fractal data compression. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277108-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically controlled pressurized water closet flushing system
Inventor: MARTIN RAYMOND B
IPC: E03D3/04
Filed: 1994-03-17
Abstract: A pressurized water closet flushing system comprising an accumulator vessel (14) having a flush valve assembly (16) mounted internally thereof both of which are operatively connected at all times to a source of water (26) under pressure, and a hydraulically operating control valve (22) which conditions a flush valve piston (152) of said assembly for the discharge of water under pressure from the accumulator vessel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277049-A (GB)
Title: Movable blade shaving cartridge or the like
Inventor: PROCHASKA FRANK H
IPC: B26B21/22
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: A movable blade cartridge includes a platform member 2 having a blade seat 24, a guard member 20 and two blades 32, 34 retained by a cap member 8 which are able to flex in response to shaving forces. A primary blade 32 is disposed on the blade seat 24 such that the cutting edge 36 of the blade 32 is located rearwardly of the guard member 20. A spacer 6 is located on the upper surface 50 of the primary blade 32 and comprises a rear portion 64 which functions to separate the primary blade 32 and a secondary blade 34, as well as a forward portion 62 which functions to prevent upward movement of the primary blade 32, and to create an opening 47 beneath the forward portion 62 of the spacer 6 and the lower surface 52 of the secondary blade 34. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289541-A (GB)
Title: pH sensor
Inventor: BIRCH BRIAN JEFFREY
IPC: G01N27/333
Filed: 1994-05-31
Abstract: A pH sensor comprising an insulative substrate 1, a conductive layer 2 supported on the substrate, a first terminal region 2a which forms a part of the conductive layer and which is arranged to provide for an electrical connection to the sensor, a second region 2b of the conductive layer overlaid by a filled polymer matrix 5 arranged in electrical communication with the conductive layer via a region of metal 4, the oxide of which is pH sensitive, the matrix 5 being filled with this pH sensitive metal oxide, and an insulative layer 3 which masks the surface of the conductive layer between the said first terminal region and the second region. The metal region 4 is preferably of iridium but may be antimony, osmium, palladium, ruthenium or platinum. The conductive layer 2 may be gold, platinum, a gold/platinum alloy or composite, carbon or a conductive oxide such as ruthenium oxide. The substrate may be alumina and the insulative layer epoxy resin or a cermet. The polymer matrix 5 which incorporates the metal oxide may be of epoxy resin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279327-A (GB)
Title: Infusion packages
Inventor: KENNEY ALAN GEORGE
IPC: B65D85/812
Filed: 1993-02-12
Abstract: An infusion package (1) comprises an infusion containing pocket (2) defined between heat sealed together layers of tissue paper (4, 5). An integral, looped, handling member (3) is formed by a cut in the tissue paper around the pocket (2). In use, the handling member may be placed over the handle of a cup for example. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292836-A (GB)
Title: Device for detecting the presence of gas in the liquid output of a pump
Inventor: BRADFORD RICHARD
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 1994-09-01
Abstract: A device for detecting the presence of gas in the liquid output of a pump comprises a housing 1 defining a fluid chamber 12 and connected via upper and lower ports 14, 15 to a main pipe section 2. Pipe section 2 is connected in use to the outlet side of a pump via its upper end 4. A float 20 in the chamber 12 carries a magnet 23 which operates a reed switch 24 mounted on the top of the housing 1. If there is air in the liquid output of the pump it enters the chamber and causes the float to drop. This switches off the switch 24 which in turn switches off the pump. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301532-A (GB)
Title: Knee frame for lower leg amputees
Inventor: DIX COLIN
IPC: A61F2/60
Filed: 1995-06-02
Abstract: The frame comprises a shin member 12 of reinforced plastics having a longitudinal axis 12A, a knee pivot 13 located at or near one end of the shin member to provide a pivot axis at right angles to said axis 12A, a knee 14 pivotably mounted on the shin member by way of pivot 13 to provide for rotation of the knee and stop means 34,35 on or associated with the knee serving, in combination with the shin member or an extension thereof, to establish an angular limit of travel for the knee relative to axis 12A.The knee frame may incorporate a bridging platform 18 for the knee whereby the frame is connected directly or indirectly to a below-knee prosthesis such as a socket.The shin member may be fabricated from carbon fibre-reinforced material by a resin transfer moulding process.A pneumatic/hydraulic movement regulator may be mounted within the shin member.