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Patent GB-2281007-A (GB)
Title: Base station antenna arrangement
Inventor: SEARLE JEFFREY GRAHAM
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 1993-08-12
Abstract: A smart antenna for a cellular radio base station comprises a plurality of antenna arrays each providing a multiplicity of separate overlapping narrow beams in azimuth which together provide omnidirectional coverage. The base station recognises unique identifier signals incorporated in call signals and has means for discriminating between wanted signals and unwanted signals.
Patent GB-2281995-A (GB)
Title: Alarm systems
Inventor: SZPUNAR WITOLD ADAM
IPC: G08B25/04
Filed: 1993-09-21
Abstract: An alarm system has a control device 1 coupled in parallel with a detection device 5 and a signalling devise 6. The system is operable in a first normal operating mode in which the state of the detection device is continuously monitored and, in response to an activation signal, in a second, alarm mode in which the control device cyclically switches between a state in which the signalling device is activated and a state in which the detection device is monitored. In the normal operating mode, a voltage of a predetermined polarity is applied across lines 3, 4. In the alarm mode, the voltage alternates so that the signalling device is operated whilst allowing the detection device to continue to be monitored. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284787-A (GB)
Title: Printing process
Inventor: NAISBITT STUART DUNCAN
IPC: B41M7/00
Filed: 1993-12-14
Abstract: A process of forming printed indicia upon a substrate, the substrate being intended to be brought into contact with a foodstuff, comprises forming patterned indicia upon the substrate of a composition comprising: (i) one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and (ii) a polyether-containing compound; and curing the applied indicia by exposure to a beam of electrons. This renders the indicia inert, and should prevent taint or odour from effecting the foodstuff.
Patent GB-2275693-A (GB)
Title: Dyeing methods to produce deep dyeings with phthalocyanine dyes
Inventor: HIUKE TADASHI
IPC: D06P3/66
Filed: 1994-02-28
Abstract: A method for deep dyeing of cellulose fibers comprising dyeing the fibers with one or more phthalocyanine reactive dyes in a liquor, containing more than 80g/l salt at pH of 10 or more and dyeing is carried out at a temperature above 100 DEG C (eg about 105 - 150 DEG C).
Patent GB-2276918-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine fuel pumping injection nozzle
Inventor: KOENIGSWIESER RUDOLF
IPC: F02M59/10
Filed: 1994-04-07
Abstract: The injection valve 49 is opened by the pressure in the chamber 43 boosted by the piston 29 on the valve which is subject to the fuel from a high pressure pump (1, Fig.1) supplying a manifold (9) connected to a plurality of injectors (13) or a respective high pressure pump. The valve 49 is opened when the pressure in a control chamber 81 at one end of the valve is relieved by switching a valve (111, Fig.3) from a position connecting the chamber to the pump pressure to a connection to a relief line (17) to the pump inlet. A valve (101, Fig.3) which may be operated by a valve gear cam of an associated engine or electrically connects the chambers 32, 39, 43 either to the pump pressure or relief for pressurising the piston 29 and filling the chamber 43 through the valve 99. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277684-A (GB)
Title: Autotransfusion apparatus
Inventor: KURTZ ROBERT J
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 1991-01-24
Abstract: Autotransfusion apparatus comprises a drainage device including a collection chamber 2, a suction regulator 4, 5 for said drainage device, an inlet passageway 7 in said drainage device communicating with said collection chamber an outlet passageway 6 to a suction source, a fluid retention chamber 8 disposed in the fluid flow path between the inlet passageway and the collection chamber, a fluid outlet in said retention chamber, and removable closure means 10 in said fluid outlet openable by external pressure whereby fluid within said retention chamber may be withdrawn through said fluid outlet into a separable container. The said closure means 10 is preferably openable by external pressure from a separable container 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279092-A (GB)
Title: Method of abandoning a well
Inventor: HEAD PHILIP
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 1994-06-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of abandoning a well which has ceased to provide economic use. The method includes pressurising the well fluids through the production tubing including optionally additional adjacent annular channels to force them back into the reservoir by means of a gaseous medium such as nitrogen; then sealing the production tubing and optional annular channels with a suitable seal; draining the remaining channels by perforation into the void in the production tubing and optional channels formed by the gaseous medium; followed by a final sealing of the whole well.
Patent GB-2292666-A (GB)
Title: A foodstuff holder
Inventor: EVERINGTON PETER STUART
IPC: A23G9/32
Filed: 1994-09-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a foodstuff holder and in particular to an ice-cream holder and a box for a hamburger. The holder comprises a hollow member 4 for supporting ice-cream, and a wiping material 3 removably housed in the member. In the case of the hamburger box, the lid has a pouch for the wiping material. In use, the wiping material can be removed from the hollow member and used to wipe ice-cream off any unwanted areas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291620-A (GB)
Title: Multiple power pulses in an impulse welding apparatus
Inventor: GIANELLI GIANCAMILLO
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1994-09-08
Abstract: The invention comprises a heating process and apparatus defining a first higher power heating impulse from t0 to t1 immediately followed by a second lower power heating impulse from t1 to t2, optionally followed by a cooling phase. Clamping pressure on an array of plastic films to be sealed is maintained during the first and second heating impulses and the optional cooling phase. Preferably the voltage level during the first heating impulse is maintained at a first high level and the voltage level during the second heating impulse is maintained at a second lower level giving a temperature diagram (Fig. 6) involving obtainment of a peak temperature Tm at the end of the first heating impulse and maintenance of a temperature just above a second, lower temperature Ts in the second heating impulse, to allow adequate penetration of heat to the or each interface from the extenor of the array of film plies to be sealed. A heat sealing bar with a temperature coefficient of resistance of around 4500 x 10<-6> OMEGA / DEG C may be used, causing the power to decrease through the first impulse as the temperature rises. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293081-A (GB)
Title: Insect swatter
Inventor: SHYU JAW SHOEI
IPC: A01M3/02
Filed: 1994-09-15
Abstract: An insect swatter comprises an elastic shaft 2 with a fixing member 1 and a handle 21. A plurality of fixing holes (12, Fig. 3) in the fixing member 1 receive a corresponding number of bundles 3 of fine flexible and elastic strands (31, Fig. 3). The flexibility and elasticity of the strands 31 reduces impediment of the air to swatting, and by spreading out of the free ends of the strands increases the hitting area, and also reaches deep into corners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282970-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable modular orthopaedic brace
Inventor: TRUDELL THOMAS G
IPC: A61F5/02
Filed: 1994-10-04
Abstract: An adjustable, modular, off-the-shelf orthopaedic brace for recumbent treatment of scoliosis includes an anterior upright 27, a posterior upright 25 and a plurality of lateral shells 12 - 15 adjustably supported between the uprights. A plurality of connecting plates each affixed to a respective shell adjustably connects each shell to at least one of the uprights and allows for the adjustment of the positioning of the lateral shells along the anterior upright and posterior upright. Additionally, the plates allow for adjustment of the angular positioning and lateral positioning of the lateral shells relative to the uprights. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295188-A (GB)
Title: Security glazing panel
Inventor: KELLY MARK TERENCE
IPC: E06B3/66
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: A high security window glazing unit or window comprising two or more glass panels spaced one from the other and sealed one to the other around the periphery thereof to form a double- or multi- glazed window or glazing unit comprising a plurality of glass panels separated by one or more hermetically sealed cavities, wherein there is fixedly secured in the said cavity, or in at least one of the cavities, if more than one, a high security screen comprising one or more bars of high tensile strength carbon steel, or similar high tensile strength metal or alloy, extending across the whole width of the glass in at least one dimension. Preferably, the security screen comprises a grid of interconnecting bars extending across the whole area of the glass in two dimensions and the bars are shot blasted coated with a suitable coating, for example paint, enamel or plastic such as a fused powder polyester, to provide a decorative finish.
Patent GB-2285532-A (GB)
Title: A capstan motor speed controller
Inventor: SEONG SEUNG-HOON
IPC: G11B15/54
Filed: 1994-12-08
Abstract: A video cassette recorder, wherein when changing from a first mode eg. a still/slow motion mode to a second mode eg. a normal/long play mode, an acceleration signal 54 is temporarily generated and transmitted to a capstan motor driving circuit 24 so as to increase the tape speed at a faster rate than would otherwise be achieved by means of a conventional capstan servo circuit, the acceleration signal being removed thereafter so that a tape speed appropriate to the second mode is rapidly achieved. This reduces noise during a mode change. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296295-A (GB)
Title: Sealing arrangement for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: GABBITAS JOHN S L
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: A sealing arrangement for use between adjacent nozzle guide vane segments comprises a primary sealing member 40 positioned in a slot (26) (Figure 1) formed in an end face 22, 24 of at least one of the segments, and a secondary sealing member 56 positioned in a pocket which intersects an interior end wall of the slot. The secondary sealing member 56 is arranged within the pocket such that it cooperates with the primary sealing member 40 to obturate a leakage path between the primary sealing member and the endwall of the slot. Three secondary sealing members may be positioned along each slot, and the secondary sealing members may be resiliently mounted (to allow deflection by movement of the primary sealing member) and comprise a bundle of wires. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285634-A (GB)
Title: Heat ray-reflecting glass with coating film of cobalt oxide and nickel oxide
Inventor: FUJISAWA AKIRA
IPC: C03C17/25
Filed: 1994-12-22
Abstract: A heat ray-reflecting glass comprises a glass substrate having on the surface thereof a coating film comprising cobalt oxide and nickel oxide. In a first aspect the coating film has a surface resistivity of not less than 10<4>  OMEGA /square and a thickness of not less than 10 nm, the content of cobalt in the coating film based on the total metal content per unit area is from 60 to 90% by weight, and the content of nickel in the coating film based on the total metal content per unit area is from 10 to 40% by weight. In a second aspect the coating film further comprises a metal oxide containing at least one metal selected from titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, copper, and zirconium, and has a surface resistivity of not less than 104  OMEGA /square and a thickness of not less than 10 nm, the content of cobalt in the coating film based on the total metal content per unit area is from 60 to 89% by weight, the content of nickel in the coating film based on the total metal content per unit area is from from 10 to 39% by weight, and the content of at least one metal selected from titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, copper, and zirconium in the coating film based on the total metal content per unit area is from 1 to 30% by weight. In a third aspect the coating film further comprises an iron oxide, and has a surface resistivity of not less than 104  OMEGA /square and a thickness of not less than 10 nm, and the content of iron in the coating film based on the total metal content per unit area is from from 1.0 to 4.5% by weight. In a fourth aspect the coating film has a surface resistivity of not less than 104  OMEGA /square and a thickness of from 10 to 70 nm, and consisting essentially of oxides having spine structures comprising cobalt oxide and nickel oxide, and a reflecting color tone viewed from the side of said heat ray-reflecting glass opposite to said coating film being green series color.
Patent GB-2286082-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device having a trench structure
Inventor: KIM JAE KAP
IPC: H01L21/8238
Filed: 1995-01-19
Abstract: A semiconductor device fabricated on a semiconductor substrate (1) has an N-well (10) and a P-well (20). An element isolation insulating layer (31) extends along the boundaries of the wells. A PMOS transistor having a gate electrode (4), a source electrode (15A) and a drain electrode (15B) is fabricated on the N-well (10). An NMOS transistor having a gate electrode (4), a source electrode (25A) and a drain electrode (25B) is fabricated on the P-well (20). The insulating layer (31) is filled in a trench (30) defining the well boundaries', and each device has a respective drain electrode (15C, 25C) adjacent to the trench. Part of the insulating layer (31) and of the devices are removed during fabrication and a conductive material (35) then interconnects the drain electrodes (15B, 15C; 25B, 25C) of the two devices. The resultant semiconductor device is very reduced in size, and high integration thereof can be achieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298438-A (GB)
Title: Ridge tile with drip-forming provision
Inventor: MCGINN THOMAS
IPC: E04D1/30
Filed: 1995-03-02
Abstract: A ridge tile (10) in which each longitudinal edge (14) or the undersurface of each side adjacent thereto has a drip forming provision, in the form of a channel (12) or rib, extending longitudinally thereof. A method of producing a ridge tile (10) comprises the sequential steps of shaping at a first station a ridge tile blank from a natural coloured cementatious mixture, presenting the shaped tile blank to a second station whereat a covering of coloured cementatious mixture is applied to the upper surfaces thereof, applying pressure to the covered tile blank to form the ridge tile (10) and curing same.
Patent GB-2288115-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with visual indication of standby mode
Inventor: DEKKER JAN HENDRIK
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner which has operational functions including a standby mode comprises driving means for sequentially activating visual indicators 26 when in the standby mode in order to obtain a moving light effect. The indicators 26 form part of a display 16 and may comprise liquid crystal or light emitting diode displays in a linear array or be arranged in curved or circular shapes. The operational functions can be activated by actuation means 14 on the handle 8 and/or the motor housing 2. The display 16 also serves to indicate the status of the operational functions and may be on the handle 8 and/or the motor housing 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296620-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia communications
Inventor: LUDWIG JUNIOR LESTER FRANK
IPC: H04M3/53
Filed: 1995-10-11
Abstract: Multimedia telecommunication services are provided to multimedia workstations. The multimedia workstations communicate with a multimedia central office (Fig. 3, not shown) which includes a digital switch complex coupled to a public digital telephone network, and at least one twisted pair transceiver coupled to at least one twisted pair link in a telephone loop plant. The multimedia central office further includes at least one switch complex operatively associated with the digital switch complex and the at least one twisted pair transceiver. The multimedia central office is capable of transceiving signals with multimedia workstations interfaced to the public digital telephone network, and with multimedia workstations interfaced to the at least one twisted pair link in the telephone loop plant. The signals which are transceived include audio signals, video signals, and digital data signals used in providing the multimedia telecommunication services. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306740-A (GB)
Title: Store checkout system and method
Inventor: KEATING BRIAN
IPC: G07F7/02
Filed: 1995-10-21
Abstract: A store checkout system has a plurality of terminals (10) at customer checkout locations, identification means (e.g. magnetic card swipe (18)) for identifying a customer, discrimination means for awarding credits to the card holder on the basis of purchases, storage means (22) for storing a number of predetermined credit redemption offers, each corresponding to a predetermined number of customer credits, input means (12) for selecting one or more credit redemption offers, means (22) for checking whether the credit redemption selected by the card holder is permitted, a printer (20) for printing a record of any credits awarded and details of the or each executed credit redemption offer and means for updating the customer credit balance on the balance of credits awarded and credits redeemed. Some of the credit redemption offers may comprise vouchers printed by the printer (20).
Patent GB-2295986-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming slotted and creased box blanks
Inventor: BIDLACK JERALD D
IPC: B31B50/22
Filed: 1995-12-04
Abstract: An apparatus 26 for forming a box blank from a generally-rectangular sheet of material comprises a frame 28 for supporting and guiding the sheet; a belt for controllably moving the sheet relative to the frame through the apparatus; guide rails 32 extending generally across the sheet; a carriage 34 mounted on the guide rails for horizontal movement relative thereto; a cutting blade 35 mounted for horizontal movement with the carriage and operatively arranged to be rotated about an axis; a blade actuator for selectively causing the blade to have a vertical component of movement relative to the carriage; a transverse creasing roller (39, Figure 6) mounted on the carriage; and a pair of adjustable longitudinal creasing rollers 40 mounted on the guide rails. As the sheet is moved relative to the frame, the longitudinal creasing rollers may selectively form creases 21 in a longitudinal direction, the cutting blade may selectively cut slots 23 from both longitudinal edges to the longitudinal creases and the transverse creasing roller may form creases 22 between the slots. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298580-A (GB)
Title: Endotracheal tube allowing oesophageal access
Inventor: O'NEIL MICHAEL JEFFREY
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1996-03-05
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/00516 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 4, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 4, 1997 PCT Filed Mar. 6, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/27404 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 12, 1996An artificial airway device to facilitate the ventilation of the lungs of an unconscious patient and permitting access to the patient's oesophagus consists of a hollow tube which is left open at both ends having an aperture providing fluid communication between the interior and exterior of said tube disposed at a position between its ends. The tube is provided with an inflatable cuff on one side of the aperture for providing a seal in the patient's pharynx and an inflatable cuff at the end of the tube on the opposite side of the aperture to the inflatable cuff for providing a seal in the patient's oesophagus and also releasably closing the end of the tube.
Patent GB-2299551-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle bumper arrangement with crush-can energy absorbers
Inventor: CHAMBERS SHAWN PHILIP
IPC: B60R19/34
Filed: 1996-03-07
Abstract: A bumper unit 11 is attached to a structural part of the vehicle, eg chassis siderail 15, by means of H-section bracket assemblies 17. A pair of axially compressible energy absorbers in the form of crush cans 20 are connected to the structural part 15 of the motor vehicle and extend towards, but are not connected to, part 12 of the bumper unit 11. Each crush can is a thin-walled tube of aluminium alloy which is attached by its inner end to the bracket 17 by rivets 21, 22. The crush cans 20 are therefore only required to absorb impact loadings during a collision and do not have to support the bumper unit 11.
Patent GB-2316611-A (GB)
Title: Nail cuticle cutter/remover
Inventor: AHMADINEJAD FARZAD FIJI
IPC: A45D29/16
Filed: 1996-09-03
Abstract: The blade of a nail cuticle cutter/remover is formed with a V-section and a V-notch in intersecting planes.
Patent GB-2307522-A (GB)
Title: Failure detecting system for an automatic transmission
Inventor: SAKAKIYAMA RYUZO
IPC: B60W50/02
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: A failure detecting system detects a speed shift range when a vehicle speed is above a predetermined value and acts to maintain vehicle control if a range signal from a command switch is anomalous and/or is inconsistent with other sensed signals. The system acts either to regard the shift range as a D range if no other range is detected after a predetermined time, or to display D range trouble when D range is not detected but a third range is detected after N and to maintain the previous range, or to maintain the D range when range detection is not conducted for a predetermined time, or maintaining a D range when P or N range is not detected when a start signal is on.
Patent GB-2310042-A (GB)
Title: Casing joint locator and counter
Inventor: PRICE TIMOTHY M
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A method and system for detecting the joints 23 of successive axial lengths 21,24 of magnetic material enclosing a borehole while travelling along the inside of the enclosure by detecting anomalous magnetic fields indicative of the joints. One embodiment of the present invention measures the distance an instrument 11 travels along the inside of the borehole by traversing a magnetometer along the borehole while measuring one or more magnetic field parameters inside the magnetic casing, processing the measured parameters to detect anomalous static magnetic fields that are indicative of the joints of the casing lengths, determining the distance travelled along the borehole at each joint by summing the known lengths of the casing, correlating the discrete distances computed at the casing joints with a primary distance measuring device that is higher resolution but lower in accuracy, and calibrating the primary device using the discrete distances known at the casing joints. Further embodiments include detecting pre-magnetized enclosures or implanted magnetic markers 26.
Patent GB-2305907-A (GB)
Title: Labelling of compact discs
Inventor: GROSSMAN STANLEY I
IPC: G11B23/38
Filed: 1997-02-24
Abstract: A compact disc labelling device comprises a circumferential flange 7 (extending from the top of a tube 8) through the inner diameter 6 of which are moveable successive rods 3, 4 extending from a piston member 5 (which slides within the tube 8). When a compact disc 1 is located on the upper rod 3 and an annular label 2 is disposed adhesive side up on the upper surface of the flange 7, lowering of the rods/piston member 3, 4, 5 so that the lower rod 4 no longer projects above the upper surface of the flange 7 applies the label to the disc. A spring 11 acting on the piston member 5 may be disposed within the tube 8 against a tube closure plate 9, the plate 9 or the wall of the tube 8 having a hole to prevent build up of pressure.
Patent GB-2311983-A (GB)
Title: Disc storage devices
Inventor: HALLAM CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 1997-04-11
Abstract: A disc storage device, especially for a compact disc, comprises a plurality of panels including a locating panel (22) comprising a disc receiving portion; and a further panel (18) adjacent the locating panel (22), whereby said panels are hingedly connected such that the panels can be positioned, in use, on a base panel (16), providing a pocket capable of receiving a disc.