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Patent GB-2298051-A (GB)
Title: Print media with sensitometry information
Inventor: SCHILDKRAUT JAY STUART
IPC: B41J31/00
Filed: 1996-02-15
Abstract: Sensitometric information is stored with a consumable print medium, such as a thermal donor ribbon used with a dye sublimation printer, having a predetermined sensitometry by compressing the sensitometric information as a set of spline coefficients for use with a printer adapted to decode the coefficients to construct a sensitometric curve. The coefficients are generated and encoded, and the encoded coefficients are stored so that they are accessible to a printer adapted to make use of the media sensitometry data for purposes of device calibration. The coefficient-generating step comprises fitting a spline curve to the sensitometry data. The encoding step may include encoding a difference signal representing a difference between input values for a set of sequential spline knots. The encoding step may also include encoding a difference signal representing a difference between the output values of the sensitometry curve and output values of a reference sensitometry curve for each of a set of sequential spline knots. The difference signal may be encoded by quantizing the difference signal into a set of discrete bins.
Patent GB-2301747-A (GB)
Title: Remotely programmable subscriber terminal in a wireless telecommunications system
Inventor: KAY DAVID LESLIE
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1996-02-22
Abstract: A subscriber station 20 for the wireless connection of user telecommunications equipment to a remote central station 10 of a wireless telecommunications system 1 includes a transceiver (23, fig.2) for wireless communication with the central station, at least one telephone outlet for connection to subscriber telecommunications equipment and a communications controller connected between the transceiver and the telephone outlet for processing signals for transmission and/or received signals. The subscriber station is configurable in response to wireless programming signals representative of control code down-loaded from the central station. The software subsequently produced is stored alternately in one of two memory banks and each update has a version number so that the subscriber station can determine, and run, the most recent, valid version number. The ability to download software for programming the subscriber station, greatly enhances the flexibility and convenience of configuration of the subscriber station, both initially and subsequently.
Patent GB-2311974-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device
Inventor: VAN WYK ALPHONSO ALBERTUS
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: A vehicle security device against theft which comprises a mechanism built into the vehicle out of sight as original equipment or for the after market. The device is built into the gear change console (manual or automatic) housing 2 which is usually a metal pressing fixed to the floor pan so that the mechanism is tamper proof. The mechanism is a plate 1 which lifts into a position in which it locks the gear change L into the reverse position, it is released by a high security key on the console. A servo is available to lock the ignition key in its socket to prevent it being withdrawn until the gear lock has been activated, to prevent people forgetting to activate the security device, assuming they are in the habit at least of removing the key before leaving the vehicle. This servo can work on a pneumatic or other basis.
Patent GB-2301688-A (GB)
Title: Maintenance of image forming apparatus
Inventor: PARK JIN-SUNG
IPC: G07C3/00
Filed: 1996-05-30
Abstract: In an image forming apparatus, a maintenance period of each of a number of replaceable parts is indicated by storing a predetermined number of maximum times of use of the part in a memory; detecting each use of the part; counting the number of such uses and storing the counted number of times of use in a memory; comparing the counted number of times of use with the predetermined number of maximum times of use; and outputting an indication of the maintenance period in dependence upon the result of the comparison. In this way, a user can be kept accurately informed of the need to replace or clean the replaceable parts.
Patent GB-2305340-A (GB)
Title: Window manager with menu item allocation system
Inventor: GOLDMAN JASON D
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 1996-08-12
Abstract: A context identification system (10) is implemented in a window manager (12) to optimize association of menu items (46) with windows (72). The context identification system (10) has an application registration mechanism (34), a window creation mechanism (38), and a menu item placement mechanism (36). The application registration mechanism (34) creates menu items (46) to be placed in windows (72) for display. Each menu item (46) comprises a context expression, a predefined function specification defining an action to be taken by the window manager (12) when the menu item (46) is prompted, and a menu string defining a display image corresponding to the menu item (46). The window creation mechanism (38) defines windows for display. A context list of context identifiers is maintained by the window creation mechanism (38) for each window. Finally, the menu item placement mechanism (36) determines which menu items (46) are to be placed in each window based upon an evaluation of a context expression (48) associated with each menu item (46) and the context list of context identifiers associated with each window (72).
Patent GB-2304611-A (GB)
Title: Grinding adaptor
Inventor: HEPWORTH PAUL STEABBEN
IPC: B24B3/52
Filed: 1996-08-23
Abstract: A grinding adapter has a casing (12,13) within which is a pulley-drive system for transferring drive from a powered grinding tool, with which the adapter is engaged, in use, to a pair of first and second grinding wheels (18,19) within the casing, drive being transmitted via a drive belt (17) engaged, in use, by a take-off pulley of the tool drive. The adapter defines three implement working locations for sharpening scissor blades, knives and screwdriver blades respectively, each location providing one or more slots (48: 59-62: 63) for blade insertion. An angularly movable scissor guide (39) has a slot (48) for an inserted scissor blade to engage the first grinding wheel (18), whilst the slots for reception of the knife blades allows engagement with either grinding wheel as selected. The screwdriver blade engages the second grinding wheel (19) when being sharpened, in use.
Patent GB-2316736-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic apparatus
Inventor: RIMINGTON RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: A61G7/065
Filed: 1996-08-30
Abstract: Valve means 10 has an internal chamber 11 the entrances 15,16 to which are normally closed by supply and delivery non-return valves 13,14, and has a manually actuable member 18 movable from a blocking position, in which the chamber 11 is sealed, to either of:- a supply position in which the supply valve is held open, and an exhaust position in which the delivery valve is held open and an exhaust path 24,25 from the chamber is opened.
Patent GB-2306005-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable supporting fixture, particularly for a measuring machine
Inventor: SOLA DOMENICO
IPC: G01B5/00
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: A fixture (10) for positioning and supporting parts for measurement on a measuring machine (1), the fixture presenting a number of reconfigurable supporting elements (11), each presenting a first portion (14, 15) positionable on a reference surface (5) of the measuring machine (1), a second portion (16, 49) positionable in relation to the first portion (14, 15) in a direction (Z) perpendicular to the reference surface (5), and clamping members (19, 28) for clamping the first portion (14, 15) in relation to the reference surface (5) and the second portion (16) in relation to the first portion; and a gripping tool (13) movable automatically by the measuring machine (1) and cooperating with the second portion (49) of a supporting element (11) in a position of mutual engagement to set the supporting element (11) in a predetermined position; the gripping tool (13) presenting control means (79), which, in the aforementioned position of mutual engagement, provide for simultaneously releasing the clamping members (19, 28) clamping the first portion (14, 15) and second portion (16, 49) of the supporting element (11) to enable the supporting element (11) to be repositioned by means of a single gripping operation.
Patent GB-2305191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to spacer materials
Inventor: COOPER JULIA DIANA
IPC: D04B21/00
Filed: 1996-04-04
Abstract: A spacer material suitable for use, for example, as a mattress cover material, which comprises a fabric, providing a liquid permeable and breathable upper surface (3) and a heat and liquid dissipating spacer layer (2), and a liquid impermeable lower surface layer (8).
Patent GB-2315306-A (GB)
Title: Shift knob assembly
Inventor: SATO YASUHIRO
IPC: F16H59/12
Filed: 1997-07-09
Abstract: A shift knob assembly has a knob body 1, a hollow member 4 fitted into the body, and a press button 5, for operating a detent rod 7, and an electric switch 6, the button and switch being located in cylinders 4d and 4e of the hollow member. In order to prevent looseness, the press button has guide projection(s) 5c engaging in guide groove(s) 4g in cylinder 4d. The or each guide groove 4g has four successively narrower parts 4g1, 4g2, and (4g3, 4g4, fig.2) and the or each projection has a shaft 5g receivable in the narrowest part (4g4) and a head 5f receivable in the second widest part 4g2.
Patent GB-2321048-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable bearing for overhead travelling crane
Inventor: KONOP JEFFREY ALLEN
IPC: B66C9/08
Filed: 1997-08-05
Abstract: An overhead, rail mounted travelling crane (14) comprising a frame (16) with first and second wheels (36, 40) located at opposite ends of the frame, the wheels being supported by first and second bearing assemblies 108, 112 which are mounted on the frame. Each of the bearing assemblies includes a bearing 116 for rotation of the wheel about a rotation axis and the bearing is adjustably mounted in the bearing assembly so the rotation axis can be moved relative to the frame. This adjustment is preferably carried out by a sleeve 132 having an eccentric opening 140 in which the bearing is located and rotation of the sleeve adjusts the position of the bearing relative to the frame. Rotation of the sleeve is preferably carried out using a specially adapted tool engaging with at least one aperture 144 in the sleeve. The sleeve may be releasably fixed by a number of screws 148. The bearing may be mounted to the frame by bolts 12 passing through holes 11 in the bearing, the holes being large enough to accommodate movement of the bearing in relation to the frame upon adjustment.
Patent GB-2317161-A (GB)
Title: Deployable box for pastries and cakes
Inventor: ITEY FREDERIC
IPC: B65D5/462
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A collapsable box, the base (1) of which is in the shape of a quadrilateral, and its sides are continued by two main flaps (2, 3) and two auxiliary flaps (4, 5), respectively associated with two opposed sides (6, 7 and 8, 9) by a fold line the flaps (2, 3, 4, 5) have no fold and their width increases starting from the sides (6, 7, 9) of of the base (1), their edges having a convex shape, in order to decrease again towards the ends, the main flaps (2,3) being continued by a locking and gripping tabs (10,11); the auxiliary flaps (4,5) having slots (14,15) to receive the tabs (10, 11) and lock the flaps in position when they are brought together, the auxiliary flaps (4, 5) bearing against the edges of the main flaps (2, 3).
Patent GB-2329138-A (GB)
Title: Airframe manufacturing
Inventor: HAWES COLIN ALFRED
IPC: B23Q1/54
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A machine for cutting access openings in an airframe section formed of composite carbon fibre material comprises a gantry (1) which is translatable past an airframe blank supported on mountings. A plurality of cutting machines (4) are mounted on the gantry, each cutting machine (4) comprising a platform (8) which is supported from the gantry (1) by means of three pairs of legs (9) coupled to the platform by three universal joints, each pair of legs coupling together at a respective one of the universal joints, and at their other ends are coupled to spaced-apart locations of a mounting (10) in the gantry (1) by means of leg-drive motors (11). Hence the position and orientation of the platform (8) can be precisely determined. A cutting head (12) is mounted on the other side of the platform (8) and the entire machine is precision controlled by a computer system (3).
Patent GB-2318212-A (GB)
Title: A method for the low temperature cleaning of substrate containing indium or antimony
Inventor: WHITAKER TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: H01L21/306
Filed: 1998-01-26
Abstract: A method for low temperature cleaning of group III-V semiconductor substrates, in particular substrates containing indium or antimonide, whereby the substrate is heated in an oxygen-free environment and exposed to a chemical cleaning agent. The chemical is of the form (Me 2 N) 3 -X, where X is a group V element (e.g. arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), phosphorus (P)), also present in the substrate. Examples of the chemicals are tris(dimethylamino)arsine  TDMAAs = (Me 2 N) 3 As, tris(dimethylamino)antimony  TDMASb = (Me 2 N) 3 Sb, and tris(dimethylamino)phosphine  TDMAP = (Me 2 N) 3 P. The cleaning process removes the native oxide layer on the surface of the substrate, leaving a smooth, atomically flat surface suitable for epitaxial growth. The process is of particular importance to thermally unstable substrates, for example indium antimonide (InSb), which are difficult to clean using conventional techniques.
Patent GB-2336934-A (GB)
Title: A head drum assembly with integral motor
Inventor: CHEONG MAN-SHEEL
IPC: G11B15/61
Filed: 1998-06-04
Abstract: A head drum assembly for use in a magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus includes a rotary shaft 51, a head drum 53 secured to the rotary shaft via a bearing 57, a bushing 63 fitted around the rotary shaft, for preloading the bearing, the bushing having a top 61 and a bottom 60 surfaces, and a motor assembly. The motor assembly 70 includes an upper rotor yoke 71 mounted on the top surface of the bushing, a printed circuit board stator winding 73 attached to a stationary element of the device so as to be located below the upper rotor yoke, a lower rotor yoke 75 attached on the bottom surface of the bushing so as to be positioned below the printed circuit board stator winding, and a permanent magnet 77 disposed at an inside of the lower rotor yoke facing toward the printed circuit board stator winding.
Patent GB-2332046-A (GB)
Title: I.C engine cooling system
Inventor: SAYERS JONATHAN ALAN
IPC: F04D15/02
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: A liquid cooled internal combustion engine cooling system comprises a radiator 10, and a water pump impeller 18 mounted on a drive shaft 20 and forming part of the radiator assembly. Preferably a compartment in the radiator header tank is used as an impeller chamber and the chamber may be closed by a plate carrying a bearing and a seal for co-operation with the drive shaft 20 from the drive motor 12. The impeller 18 and motor 12 may be coupled through a stationary non-magnetic plate. The cooling system may be controlled by an engine management system 32.
Patent GB-985712-A (GB)
IPC: E04B5/10
Abstract: 985,712. Building framework joints; latticelike girders structurally enclosed pipes. LOWTON CONSTRUCTION GROUP Ltd. Feb. 21, 1964 [March 22, 1963], No. 11380/63. Headings E1K, E1S and E1V. Floor, 19, or roof, 20, beams are each supported at one end on bearing plates 26 welded to a column 10, which engage with a locking plate 29 on the end of the beam. The contacting edges of the plates are chamfered, and the webs 28 and 23 of the respective beams are each located between the corresponding pair of bearing plates. The roof beams 20 are formed from a plain T-section joist welded on top of a castellated T-section joist, and the columns 10 may contain drainpipes 42.
Patent GB-2345804-A (GB)
Title: Starter/genrator for ic engine
Inventor: BROWN ROGER DAVID
IPC: F02N11/00
Filed: 1999-01-16
Abstract: The subject clearly offers reduced maintenance liability. It will operate silently. It will reduce the overall weight and size of the engine. It may relieve the use of a fanbelt altogether.
Patent GB-2333206-A (GB)
Title: Rerouting an incoming call to a ported telecommunications terminal
Inventor: MAUPIN ALAIN
IPC: H04W8/28
Filed: 1997-09-24
Abstract: An incoming call towards a ported telecommunications terminal (120) is routed (210) to the donor telecommunications node associated with the dialed directory number without first (40, 180) performing a number portability database (NP-DB) (90) query. Upon determining that the telecommunications terminal associated with the specified called party directory number has been ported, a signal (270) querying the NP-DB is transmitted by the donor node. In response (280), the NP-DB provides a network address representing the gaining telecommunications node (70, 200) to the next-to-last (N-1) switch (100). Utilizing the received network address, the N-1 switch releases the first call connection (210) with the donor telecommunications node and reroutes the call connection to (250) the gaining telecommunications node associated with the received network address.
Patent GB-2350543-A (GB)
Title: Tine mountings for agricultural equipment
Inventor: BURDEN GRAHAM EDWARD
IPC: A01B23/02
Filed: 1999-05-29
Abstract: A method is provided of mounting tines (10) on a frame member (22) of an agricultural implement, such as a harrow. Each tine (10) includes a formation for attachment to the frame member (22) and a helical portion. A steel tube (23) may pass through the openings of the helical portions and may be attached to the frame member (22) by brackets (24), thereby preventing movement of the helical portions relative to the frame member (22).
Patent GB-2347306-A (GB)
Title: Messaging system
Inventor: RONCA DAVID RANDALL
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 1999-08-13
Abstract: A messaging system to store and retrieve messages for playback in response to input user commands includes memory to store user messages. The messaging system also maintains preference records associated with users of the messaging system. Each preference record is associated with a communication device used by a user to access the messaging system and includes user preference data for message playback. A messaging application is responsive to incoming calls from users to playback messages for that user stored in the memory. The messaging application accesses preference records associated with a user calling the messaging system and plays back the messages in accordance with a selected one of the preference records. In one embodiment, the selected one of the preference records is selected based on caller line identification (CLI) data accompanying the call made to the messaging system.
Patent GB-2348936-A (GB)
Title: Undersea hydraulic coupling
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT E
IPC: F16L37/30
Filed: 1999-09-28
Abstract: An undersea hydraulic coupling comprises a male member 10 having a stepped outer circumference, a stepped internal bore, and a valve 62 with a cylindrical body for controlling fluid flow through the internal bore. A valve actuator 65 extends longitudinally from the valve, and a valve spring 71 urges the valve into a closed position. The valve spring has a diameter larger than the diameter of the cylindrical body of the valve. A female member 20, into which the male member is insertable, has a central bore. A valve controls fluid flow through the central bore, and an actuator 80 extends longitudinally from the valve. The male member may have a first section 44 and a second section 45, with the valve spring located in the first section, and the cylindrical body of the valve located in the second section. The first section of the male member may have a larger diameter than the second section. The female member may have a stepped receiving chamber for receiving the male member, with a radial seal 28 which engages the outer circumference of the male member when the two parts are joined. The valve actuators may be mutually engageable so as to open both valves when the male member is inserted into the female member.
Patent GB-2342111-A (GB)
Title: Emulsion for well and formation treatment
Inventor: CRAWSHAW JOHN PETER
IPC: C09K8/502
Filed: 1998-05-20
Abstract: An emulsion with flow-initiated gelling properties is described, comprising at least two discontinuous phases with a polymer and cross-linking agent separated by two phase boundaries. The novel emulsion is preferably used for remedial operations in a subterranean formation or wellbore.
Patent GB-2344406-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: GARCHA AMRIK SINGH
IPC: F23N5/10
Filed: 1999-12-06
Abstract: A multi-stage control valve assembly having a gas inlet 14, an outlet 38 connected in use to a pilot flame, and three passages 40, 42, 46 leading to an outlet 16 which is connected in use to the main burner of a domestic gas fire. Inlet 14 leads into a first chamber 18, then into a regulating chamber (20) parallel to chamber 18. Chamber (20) is a stepped bore having three annular valve seats 26, 32, 34. A valve closure 28 is normally biassed closed against seat 26 unless held open by a solenoid actuator 30. Valve closures 56, 58 are mounted on a spindle 54 within chamber (20) and engage seats 32, 34 respectively. A second spindle 70 located within chamber 18, has a valve closure 72 mounted on it. Spindles 54 and 70 are rigidly connected, so move in unison. To light the burner, spindles 54, 70 are moved to the left as in the figures. Spindle 54 lifts closure 28 away from seat 26 so that the pilot flame may be lit and thus a signal sent to energise solenoid 30. On moving spindles 54, 70 to the right closures 56, 58 are lifted sequentially, for low, medium and high flow settings. On moving spindles 54, 70 to the far right, closure 72 engages seat 24 and gas from inlet 14 shut-off. Chambers 18, 20 may be coaxial and hence a single spindle be used.
Patent GB-2357523-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of textile fabrics with clay minerals
Inventor: BIJSTERBOSCH HENRI DERK
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: A clay mineral is used to reduce creasing of textile fabrics during the laundering thereof and/or to confer an ease of ironing benefit to the fabrics.
Patent GB-191510834-A (GB)
Abstract: 10,834. Willett, H. W. M. July 26. Partitioned chamber revolving in liquid; compensating for irregularity of flow.-To obviate pulsations in the delivery pipe of a rotary compressor, special equalizing-ports are provided. The compressor comprises a drum a rotating in liquid and having a series of compartments formed by plates d, each connected at its ends to plates e, f inclined as shown. The inlet passages to the compartments are formed between the successive overlapping pairs of plates e, and the outlet passages between the successive overlapping pairs of plates f, the latter passages delivering into a chamber having a discharge pipe k. A series of small ports i or a continuous slot is formed in each plate f so as to equalize the pressure in the compartment to which they belong and the pressure in the delivery chamber into which the preceding compartment is then delivering air under pressure.