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Patent GB-2261657-A (GB)
Title: Safety closure device
Inventor: EVANS-TEUSH MATTHEW GIBSON
IPC: B65D47/30
Filed: 1992-11-20
Abstract: A safety closure for a container for hazardous liquids eg bleach comprises a main body portion 8 adapted to be received about a container neck and having an aperture 16 from which liquid may flow from the container when a passageway 26 of a nozzle 24 is in alignment therewith (Fig. 9). The nozzle 24 is pivotally mounted on the closure at hinge (22, 30, Figs 2 & 5) for movement between an open and a closed position. A contoured projection 32 extends from the side of the nozzle 24 and is provided with a stiffly resilient tongue 38, a rib 40 of which engages with an upstanding retaining edge (20, Fig 2) of the device in the closed position. To open the device, the user must use an action which comprises two combined directional movements (A, B Figs 6-8), that is lifting tongue 38 and then pivoting the nozzle about hinge (27, 30 Figs 2 & 5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262288-A (GB)
Title: Copper electroplated permanent magnet of rare-earth element/transition metal system
Inventor: TAGAYA ATSUSHI
IPC: H01F41/02
Filed: 1992-11-26
Abstract: The surface of a rare-earth-element (RE)/transition-metal system permanent magnet containing one or more of RE including yttrium and transition metals mainly comprising Fe is coated with a conductive underlayer on which is electroplated a Cu layer with the average crystal grain size not larger than 0.9  mu m. The electroplated Cu layer is formed with a Cu pyrophosphate bath. The underlayer may be any of an electroplated Ni layer, an electroless-plated Cu layer, an electroplated CU layer using a cyanic Cu bath and another electroplated Cu layer using a bath of an alkaline organic acid salt of Cu containing phosphoric ester as a primary ingredient. A protective layer may be formed on the electroplated Cu layer, which is any of an electroplated Ni layer, an electroless-plated Ni-P layer, an electroplated Ni-alloy layer.
Patent GB-2264042-A (GB)
Title: Trays in microwave ovens
Inventor: KIM YOUNG DEUG
IPC: F24C7/02
Filed: 1993-02-17
Abstract: A tray extending apparatus for a microwave oven comprises a tray 4 having one rounded corner 15, a door 3 having a projection 7 on a lower portion thereof, and a plurality of rollers (8, 8A) and guide rails 9, 9A. The tray 4 is extended from the cooking chamber 6 or retracted into it due to the interaction of the rollers (8, 8A) and the guide rails 9, 9A according to the opening and closing of the door 3. In one embodiment, a plurality of rollers (8, 8A) and the guide rails 9, 9A are installed on the underside of the tray 4 and on the floor of the cooking chamber 6 respectively and the tray is moved under gravity due to their interaction. In a second embodiment, (Figures 7 and 8), a plurality of rollers (80, 80A) and guide rails (90) are installed on the lower portion of both side walls of the cooking chamber 6 and on both side edges of the tray 4 respectively and the tray is moved under gravity due to their interaction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276825-A (GB)
Title: A snooker cue
Inventor: MONTEIRO ANDRE ALBERTO TAVARES
IPC: A63D15/08
Filed: 1993-04-01
Abstract: A snooker cue carries a battery powered laser 25 for emitting a light signal which is aimed at a target ball so that a cue ball struck by the cue will strike the target ball accurately. The laser 25 is mounted on a parallelogram arm arrangement 27, 28 which enables the laser 25 to be moved from a storage position within the cue to an offset position to one side of the cue. A dial 32 is also provided on the cue to indicate the direction of movement of the cue ball after impact with the target ball. In an alternative embodiment, a radio transmitter and receiver are provided on the cue. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267708-A (GB)
Title: Alkylidene macrolides having immunosuppressive activity
Inventor: RUPPRECHT KATHLEEN M
IPC: C07D498/18
Filed: 1993-06-03
Abstract: Alkylidene macrolides of the general structural Formula I:   <IMAGE> are useful for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and/or the prevention of rejection of foreign organ transplants. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270237-A (GB)
Title: Synchronizing a pulsed transmission communication system
Inventor: PATSIOKAS STELIOS JOHN
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 1993-08-12
Abstract: A communication system (200) provides cordless radiotelephone operation between portable radiotelephone transceivers and telepoint base stations (202, 204, 206). One of the base stations (master 202) transmits a synchronization timing signal (203) including timing information corresponding to a transmit-and-receive duty cycle for time division duplexing communication. Other slave base stations (204, 206) within the coverage are (201) receive signal (203) and synchronize their transmit-and-receive duty cycle to that of signal (203). Should master base station (202) fail to transmit the synchronisation signal, one of the slave stations (204 or 206) becomes the new master base unit. The synchronisation signal may occupy channels 1 or 40 at the edge of the CT-2 frequency band, or a separate channel outside of the CT-2 band. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270470-A (GB)
Title: Peak expiratory flow meter
Inventor: FAIRFAX ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: The PEF meter is provided with means normally effective to inhibit respiratory flow through the meter, such means being operable in response to attainment of a predetermined pressure to allow the flow. A valve 5 is used, held closed by an electromagnetic latch 6 or mechanical/magnetic latch, opening at the set pressure. A flow transducer 2, such as a hot wire anemometer, measures the flow, which is displayed and/or stored by means 8. From the PEF measured, the airway passage resistance can be determined. Further lung characteristics can be determined from the shape of the decay portion 10 of the expiratory flow curve. The meter has clinical application in the monitoring and diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary diseases.
Patent GB-2271641-A (GB)
Title: Coating thickness gauge for both a nonferrous coating on a ferrous substrate and a nonconductive coating on a conductive, nonferrous substrate.
Inventor: KOCH FRANK J
IPC: G01D3/028
Filed: 1993-09-20
Abstract: The handheld gauge comprises a permanent magnet 30 and a Hall sensor 50 at one of the poles of the permanent magnet to measure coatings on a ferrous substrate and an eddy current coil 60 to measure nonconductive coatings on a conductive nonferrous substrate. The apparatus switches on the Hall sensor probe first and, if that does not give a reading, automatically switches to the eddy current sensor. A thermistor 40, connected to the Hall sensor, provides temperature compensation of the thickness measurement. The eddy current coil is excited at 6 - 12 MHz so that the coating thickness reading is substantially independent of the thickness of the conductive, nonferrous substrate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273793-A (GB)
Title: A sampled-data control system exhibiting reduced phase loss
Inventor: BAUCK RANDALL C
IPC: G05B21/02
Filed: 1993-12-13
Abstract: An automatic digital control system includes a proportional, integral, derivative (PID) compensator (28) in which the digital differentiator portion (41), with its associated zero-order hold, is implemented according to an algorithm that reduces phase loss as a function of frequency. The digital differentiator is based only on a present error sample so that the output of the digital differentiator (with its ZOH) is made to resemble an amplitude-balanced step function (i.e., a doublet) during a given sample period T. The step transition occurs at one-half of the period (i.e., at T/2). Another embodiment further reduces phase loss by confining the output waveform to the differentiator to some fraction of the total sampling period. During the remaining portion of the sampling period the digital differentiator (again, with its associated ZOH) is forced to some desired reference level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273572-A (GB)
Title: Locating ammunition situated below the surface of the ground
Inventor: AULENBACHER UWE
IPC: F41H11/16
Filed: 1993-12-15
Abstract: To enable ammunition to be located and mapped over a wide area without endangering personnel, sensors 4, 5 scan fling the terrain are mounted on an unmanned remote-controlled slave vehicle 1 which travels over an infested area (3), the control of the slave vehicle 1 and the evaluation of the sensor signals being carried out in a master vehicle 2 which is normally stationed in the immediate vicinity of the area 3. The master vehicle (2), which is preferably armoured, also accommodates operating personnel and is in communication with the slave vehicle 2 by radio link 8, 9 or wire or optic cable 10. Sensor 5 may comprise an array of similar sensors which may be moved relative to the slave vehicle to scan a larger area. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275472-A (GB)
Title: DNA fragment comprising a gene encoding ethylene forming enzyme of bacteria and the use therof
Inventor: FUKUDA HIDEO
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1993-09-14
Abstract: Ethylene is produced by using a transformant prepared by introducing a gene of an ethylene producing enzyme into an easily handleable bacterium such as Escherichia coli. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288290-A (GB)
Title: Solar battery charger for mobile telephones
Inventor: CHIANG CHIH-CHENG
IPC: H02S30/20
Filed: 1994-03-29
Abstract: A solar battery charger includes a shell 20 moulded on a mobile telephone 40 to carry a set of batteries (2) (Fig. 1 - 1), a solar collector panel 10 fastened to the shell 20, and a charging controller (1) to charge the batteries (2) by the electric power obtained from the solar collector panel 10 when the power level of the batteries (2) drops below a predetermined level. An additional folding solar collector panel 50 may be provided, the panels 10, 50 being protected by a removable cover 30 when not in use. Alternatively, an openable cover (330) (Fig. 6 - 1), may have a solar collector panel on its outer surface. The batteries may be charged via an AC power input (21) when there is insufficient sunlight. The solar panels may have concave recesses (122) (Figs. 2 - 1, 2 - 2), for efficient collection of radiant energy. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279423-A (GB)
Title: Compact motor with speed reducing mechanism
Inventor: TUKAMOTO KOU
IPC: F16H21/40
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: An electric motor with a speed reducing mechanism, includes a cylindrical casing 17, a rotor 12 having a high-speed output shaft on which a pinion 11 is fixed, a cover 16 for covering the open end of the casing, a low-speed output shafts 4 projecting from a hole 16a formed through the cover, and a reduction gear train interposed between the pinion 11 and the low-speed output shaft 4 for transmitting power to the low-speed output shaft. The motor further includes a lever 3 connected to the low-speed output shaft 4, an eccentric cylinder 7a formed integrally with a final gear 7b of the reduction gear train and adapted to eccentrically rotate about a gear shaft 19d for rotatably supporting the final gear, and a connecting member 2 having one end 2a pivotally engaging with an outer circumference of the eccentric cylinder 7a and another end 2b pivotally engaging with the lever. Accordingly, the low-speed output shaft 4 itself can be oscillated. Further, in the event that an overload is applied to the low-speed output shaft during oscillation, breakage of the intermediate transmission members can be prevented by the provision of a torque limiter (30, Fig 11; 40, Fig. 13; or 80, Fig. 14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291242-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle alarm and immobilisation system
Inventor: GREGORY GORDON
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 1994-06-16
Abstract: A motor vehicle has an alarm system 100 operable by a remote control transmitter 110 and an immobilisation system 200 operated by an encoded passive transponder 210. Recognition of the code of the passive transponder 210 is used to disarm the alarm system 200, to allow for the possibility of breakage of the remote control transmitter 110 of the alarm system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283117-A (GB)
Title: Interactively tailoring topography of integrated circuit layout in accordance with electromigration model-based minimum width metal and contact/via rules
Inventor: WANDS CHARLES E
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: An interactive electromigration rule-based topography layout adjustment method is provided as an adjunct to a computer aided design tool, in particular a design rule check (DRC) mechanism using a design rule database for defining topography parameters that conform with a given semiconductor wafer fabrication process. Using a set of customized design rule statements, a DRC program is able (Fig 7) to provide a circuit designer with the ability to identify and interactively change, as necessary, dimensions of portions of branches of interconnect (metal, contacts, vias) within an integrated circuit layout design to allow for electromigration of material statements being customized in accordance with circuit simulated-operation-derived worst-case-current conditions as applied to a prescribed set of electromigration-based minimum width rules for interconnect metal, contacts and vias. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284595-A (GB)
Title: Insulated box
Inventor: SPICER BARRY LESLIE
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: An insulated box has a base which includes an outer shell 1 formed of cut, creased and folded extruded fluted polymer sheet, a layer 2 of thermal insulation material, and an inner lining 4 of cut, creased and folded fluted polymer sheet. The box has a lid with an outer shell 3 formed of cut, creased and folded extruded polymer sheet and a slab of insulation material 5 which locates inside the thermal layer 2 of the base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282465-A (GB)
Title: Control of an internal combustion engine with a valve control device
Inventor: HARA SEINOSUKE
IPC: F01L1/356
Filed: 1994-09-28
Abstract: According to a control strategy, a cylinder valve control device is monitored and operation of the engine is modified according to the status of the device and the speed of the engine. The cylinder valve control device includes a driving shaft driven by the engine to drive an intermediate member which in turn drives a cam arranged to open an engine intake valve, and a driver which is operative in response to a command to vary an amount of eccentricity of the intermediate member with respect to a shaft axis Of the driving shaft. During one node of engine operation (low speeds), the intermediate member is supported in a support for rotation about an axis in eccentric condition with respect to the shaft axis to accelerate and decelerate the cam with respect to rotation of the driving shaft. During another mode of engine operation (high speeds), the intermediate member is in concentric condition with respect to the shaft axis to provide a synchronous motion of the cam with rotation of the driving shaft. Fuel supply to the engine is suspended depending upon the status (POS) and engine speed (RPM). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283703-A (GB)
Title: Image formation
Inventor: GATES ALLEN PETER
IPC: B41C1/10
Filed: 1993-07-06
Abstract: A driographic printing plate precursor comprises a base substrate, an infrared radiation ablatable ink repellant coating on the substrate, and a transparent cover sheet on the coating. An image is formed on the plate by sequentially exposing areas of the coating to a laser beam to ablate the coating in those areas. The cover sheet and ablation products are then removed.
Patent GB-2284337-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for automatically planting seedlings taken from a hard seedling tray
Inventor: WILLIAMES GEOFFREY ALLAN
IPC: A01C11/00
Filed: 1993-08-10
Abstract: The present application discloses apparatus for transferring seedlings automatically from a tray in which they have been grown in a plurality of individual cells, and planting such seedlings into a prepared ground planting position, the apparatus having a support frame (10) for supporting trays vertically for movement down to an indexing mechanism (118) and a plant eject mechanism (46, 47, 48), a horizontal plant retainer conveyor (56, 57) arranged to receive seedlings ejected from the trays in a horizontal configuration and to deliver same to transfer mechanism (85), the transfer mechanism (85) sequentially carrying the seedlings from the retainer conveyor (56, 57) to a planting mechanism (108, 109, 86) and in doing so reorienting the plane of the seedlings through 90 DEG . <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285625-A (GB)
Title: Sulfonamides and derivatives thereof that modulate the activity of endothelin
Inventor: CHAN MING FAI
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1994-05-20
Abstract: Sulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endcthelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prod rugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided. The sulfonamides have formula (I) in which Ar<1> is a 3- or 5-isoxazolyl and Ar<2> is selected from among alkyl, including straight and branched chains, aromatic rings, fused aromatic rings and heterocyclic rings, including 5-membered heterocycles with one, two or more heteroatoms and fused ring analogs thereof and 6-membered rings with one, two or more heteroatoms and fused ring analogs thereof. Ar<2> is preferably thiophenyl, furyl, pyrrolyl, naphthyl, and phenyl. Compounds in which Ar<1> is a 4-halo-substituted isoxazole are more active than the corresponding alkyl-substituted compound and compounds in which Ar<1> is substituted at this position with a higher alkyl tend to exihibit greater affinity for ETB receptors than the corresponding lower alkyl-substituted compound. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300844-A (GB)
Title: Package comprising stone modelling kit
Inventor: MATTHEWS LLOYD HARRY
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: A box package, comprising a stone modelling kit, is provided with a plurality of recesses 6 containing components of the stone modelling kit, the recesses being such that they both retain the components in their positions within the package and distribute the weight of the components such that the packaged modelling kit is substantially evenly balanced in terms of its weight. Preferably the package is formed of cardboard and consists of a base 28, an insert 30 in the base and a sleeve (32, Fig 4) which fits slidingly over the base and insert. Preferably the insert has a body portion 38 and a lid 40 which folds over the body portion and the sleeve has a folding end (46, 48, 50 Fig 4) closing the sleeve. The components of the kit, as shown in Fig 5, may include at least one pack of stones, a tile, mortar, adhesive and wooden beam members.
Patent GB-2302256-A (GB)
Title: Burger bun
Inventor: ANDERS JULIAN MICHAEL
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 1995-06-17
Abstract: A bun or roll has a recess or hollow therein for holding a filling, e.g. a burger or sausage.
Patent GB-2295518-A (GB)
Title: Construction of a loudspeaker enclosure incorporating an acoustic filter
Inventor: HUON GRAEME JOHN
IPC: H04R1/28
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: A method of constructing an acoustic filter 43 incorporates a technique in which the filter is modelled with one or more distributed elements represented by the two-part network W. The or each distributed element is defined by a characteristic impedance and length and includes a substantially undamped waveguide filter having one or more non-fundamental resonances which are used to shape a specified response for the filter. A substantially reactive acoustic filter constructed according to the method and a loudspeaker incorporating an acoustic filter are also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301892-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound imaging using a subgroup of a transducer array
Inventor: RYAN PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: G01S7/52
Filed: 1992-07-14
Abstract: This ultrasound imaging device is characterized by exciting one of a subgroup of transducers in an array and receiving echo signals using all the transducers of the subgroup. The signal processing is carried out under computer control and delays may be interpolated. Synthetic aperture focusing techniques (SAFT) may be used.
Patent GB-2305335-A (GB)
Title: Re-registering a mobile phone in response to local communication signals
Inventor: BEESLEY GRAHAM EDGAR
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1996-08-27
Abstract: A telecommunications system having at least one base unit and a plurality of portable units is arranged to enable automatic re-registration of a portable unit with the system. The portable unit includes system 12 and unit 14 identity detectors and a registration sequence generator 24. The registration sequence generator is connected to a timer 20 which monitors the elapse of time since a signal from a base unit of the system, intended for the portable unit, is received. The registration sequence generator generates a re-registration request in the event the monitored elapse of time is greater than a predetermined period and a signal from a base unit of the system is received which is not intended for the portable unit. Thus, after being out of range, the portable units automatically re-register with the system upon detection of local communications between a base unit and another mobile of a compatible system. Removes need for a separate beacon signal.
Patent GB-2317177-A (GB)
Title: Organic phosphonates and metal complexes thereof for use as coating agents and especially for pretreating steel
Inventor: BAIRD AMANDA JANE
IPC: C23C22/53
Filed: 1996-09-13
Abstract: The application discloses a method of pre-treating steel articles, in particular galvanised steel articles, prior to application of one or more paint layers. A pre-treatment compound is disclosed which comprises the complex formable in solution by immersion of a metallic species in a solution of the compound R-PO(OH) 2 , where R includes an organic group. The metal can be in native form or as a salt. R is preferably entirely organic. A solution of this complex can be used as a pre-treatment bath for steel items, resulting in superior adhesion of the paint layer. The application refers to the complex, a solution of the complex, the use of the complex as a coating, and to a method of coating a steel article involving the complex. The R group preferably includes at least one of an epoxy, hydroxy, unsaturated hydrocarbon, amide or carboxylic group, or a combination thereof. Suitable unsaturated hydrocarbon groups include alkenes, vinyl or acrylate groups. Other preferred forms are those in which the R group includes an aliphatic chain to which the paint layer can form an interlocking network. Such a chain is preferably at least C 4 long and may be substituted. A solution of the invention preferably includes an accelerator compound, such as peroxide, which may be present in a catalytic amount.
Patent GB-2305700-A (GB)
Title: Valve for hydraulic brake system for motor vehicles
Inventor: WOLFF GUENTER
IPC: B60T15/02
Filed: 1996-09-17
Abstract: An electromagnet valve comprises an armature 20, a plunger 21 accommodated, with play, in housing bore 22 and including a valve element 23, pins 41, 46 axially movable in bores 40, 45, and a noise-reducing restriction 39 between bores 38 and 40. The pin 41 diameter is at least substantially equal to the sealing cross-section of the valve seat, and the pin has a higher temperature expansion coefficient than, and a substantially pressure-tight fit with, the plunger. The plunger 21 and the armature 20 are pressure-equalised due to fluid flow between the plunger and bore wall 22. When the coil 16 is energised for ABS, the magnet force has to overcome little more then bias of spring 31 to close seat valve 29, and, when closed, master cylinder pressure will act on the pin 41 and force pin 46 against end wall 13 of the dome 12.