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Patent GB-2298045-A (GB)
Title: Proximity warning device
Inventor: MULHALL JR THOMAS JAMES
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: A proximity warning device 10 includes a telemetry device 12 which measures the distance between an equipped vehicle 11 and a vehicle 27 trailing the equipped vehicle, a warning light 16 visible from a trailing vehicle 27 and a logic circuit 14 connected to the warning light 16 and the telemetry device 12. The logic circuit 14 receives the measured separation distance from the telemetry device 12 and the equipped vehicle's speed as ascertained from its speedometer. The logic circuit 14 then determines the minimum safe separation distance based upon the equipped vehicle's speed. If the measured separation distance is less than the minimum safe separation distance then the logic circuit 14 causes the warning light 16 to be illuminated to alert the driver of the trailing vehicle that he is following too closely. The telemetry device 12 may employ ultrasonic or electromagnetic waves.
Patent GB-2299586-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive for dental resin composite materials
Inventor: UENO TAKAYUKI
IPC: A61K6/083
Filed: 1996-03-26
Abstract: An adhesive for dental resin composite materials comprises (a) from 10 to 40 parts by weight of tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate; (b) from 90 to 60 parts by weight of one or more methacrylates having at least one unsaturated double bond in one molecule thereof; and (c) from 0.04 to 0.12 part by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the monomer mixture consisting of (a) and (b), of a photopolymerization initiator. Such an adhesive for dental resin composite materials has a proper viscosity, is free from the colour remaining, has superior operability and aesthetic appearance, has a satisfactory adhesive strength, and is safe even when used in the mouth.
Patent GB-2299561-A (GB)
Title: A mounting allowing a reflector adjustor for a wing mirror with a non vertical pivot axis to be parallel to the ground.
Inventor: OKADA KAZUNORI
IPC: B60R1/072
Filed: 1996-04-04
Abstract: A frame 13a is pivoted to the car body along axis 12 and includes a support plate 13b disposed parallel to the frame body 13a. A lower screw hole 21 is positioned towards the bottom of the support plate and two or more adjusting screw holes 23 are positioned on a circular arc above the lower screw hole; each hole may be at the end of a boss protruding from the plate. The actuator 15 is screwed to the plate or bosses through peripheral holes in its body, the bottom corner of the actuator attached to the lower screw hole the other corner on the same side is screwed to the appropriate screw hole 23 to bring the actuator parallel to the ground. The mounting enables a single type of frame to be used for vertical and inclined pivot axis folding wing mirrors.
Patent GB-2297063-A (GB)
Title: File
Inventor: KIYOMI TAKIO
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 1995-06-28
Abstract: A side-bound file the rigidity of which has been improved so as to prevent the file from falling sideways or from being deformed when the file is stored with the same standing on its one end. This file is provided with front and rear openable covers (4, 5), a back (6) provided between base ends of these openable covers (4, 5), and a binder (3) fastened to the inner surface of the back (6) or the portions of the inner surfaces of the openable covers (4, 5) which are in the vicinity of the base ends thereof. The file is further provided with upper and front end walls (8, 9) formed along the upper and front ends of one cover (4) and adapted to be engaged detachably with the other cover (5).
Patent GB-2312033-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically assisted gas spring
Inventor: PERRIN ETIENNE
IPC: F16F9/02
Filed: 1996-04-11
Abstract: A fluid pressure spring e.g. for opening the hatchback door of a vehicle, comprises a cylinder 10 containing a piston 30 and a hollow piston rod 14, the cylinder and piston rod, each being connected to one of the vehicle body and hatchback door. Piston 30 divides cylinder 8 into chambers 40, 42, which are filled with gas under pressure, which also extends into hollow piston rod chamber 54 through bore 62. The hollow piston rod also contains a free piston 50, subjected to externally applied hydraulic pressure via pipe 20 connected to chamber 56 in the piston rod. Piston 50 is moved thereby to increase the gas pressure in the spring and increase its lifting force. By this means, a remote control e.g. electric or electronic, may be used to open the hatchback automatically and allow it to close under gravity. The spring may incorporate a temperature sensor to compensate for decrease in gas pressure during cold weather.
Patent GB-2314858-A (GB)
Title: Foundation structure for composting
Inventor: BARRATT BRIAN JULIEN
IPC: C05F3/04
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: A prefabricated composting foundation structure 1 comprises four foundation walls 2 connected to a foundation floor 3 and containing integral composting chambers 4 and an upper support platform. The four foundation walls 2, the foundation floor 3 and the upper support platform form a six-sided rectangular box-like structure. The foundation structure 1 is constructed from laminate sections each comprising laminated plywood sheets and structural timber encased by glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP). The plywood substantially provides the essential load-bearing strength and form of the structure and conveniently may have up to 7 wood sheet layers. The GRP provides some additional essential load-bearing strength, flexural resilience and also a water resistant means to prevent liquid passing through the laminate structure.
Patent GB-2301304-A (GB)
Title: Direct cooled metal casting process and apparatus
Inventor: WAGSTAFF ROBERT BRUCE
IPC: B22D11/124
Filed: 1994-12-21
Abstract: In direct cooling an ingot emerging from a mold, two sets (136) and (142) of liquid coolant streams are discharged onto the ingot from an annulus circumposed about the lower end opening of the mold. One set of streams (136), is discharged downwardly at 22.5 degrees to the mold axis, and the other (142), is discharged downwardly at 45 degrees to the mold axis. The two sets are staggered to one another circumferentially of the mold, and because of the high angle of incidence of the 45 degree set to the axis of the mold, substantial portions of the 45 degree streams rebound from the surface of the ingot at their points (144) of the impact with the ingot, and mushroom into corolla-like masses of air borne liquid coolant spray (146) lying crosswise the path of the 22.5 degree streams, which in turn entrain the spray and impact the successive layers (138) of coolant therebelow with the spray.
Patent GB-2323588-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible structure with interlocking faces and securing means
Inventor: RODGERS JOHN
IPC: B65D6/24
Filed: 1997-03-22
Abstract: A collapsible structure 1 such as a packing case, cabinet or coffin, comprises a plurality of faces 2, 3, 4, each having peripheral interlocking tongues and grooves, and securing means such as wrapping bands 6 to strengthen the structure. The securing means may consist of one or more bands or lengths of tape made of metal, plastic or nylon, a plastic bag or heat-shrinkable film, or brackets secured to adjacent faces for instance by nails, staples, screws or adhesive. The faces may be made from wood, plastics, fibre board or the like. Opposite faces of the structure may have apertures which receive the tongues of an internal supporting member which may be U-shaped (see fig 5).
Patent GB-2326098-A (GB)
Title: Lockable knee brace
Inventor: DAVIS PETER IAN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1997-06-09
Abstract: A hinge for a lockable knee brace comprising first and second hinge members 1 and 2 rotatably connected together and means for locking the two hinge members together in a selected orientation characterised in that the locking means comprises a pivotal lever mounted on one hinge member 10 having a latch 12 to be received in a slot 13 and movable between a locking position and an unlocking position and being retained in both positions as desired by means of a retaining mechanism 16 on the lever.
Patent GB-2326439-A (GB)
Title: Strap tensioning buckle
Inventor: RIMES DAVID WALTER GIDNEY
IPC: A44B11/12
Filed: 1997-06-19
Abstract: A strap tensioning buckle for use in securing side curtains for weather protection and restraining cargo on road freight vehicles, rail, shipping, aircraft and tension structures. The buckle comprises a base member (1) having spaced apart side plates (2, 3) interconnected by one or more crossbars. A handle (7) is pivotally mounted at one end on the base member, typically on a pin (12). The handle member has spaced apart side plates (8, 9) interconnected by one or more crossbars (10, 11). The base member (1) fits within the handle member (7) such that when the buckle is in a closed position the crossbars (10, 11) overlie the gap the base member side plates (2, 3) and the handle side plates (8, 9) preventing penetration of water, salt and grit into the gap.
Patent GB-2327577-A (GB)
Title: Re-encoding decoded signals
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN ANDREW
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1997-07-18
Abstract: If a signal is repeatedly encoded and decoded, coding noise generally accumulates as it passes through the various coding systems. The present system provides means for preventing this, by providing means for identifying, at the second coding system, which coding system was previously used. The second coding can then use the same system as the previous coding. This use of matching coding systems results in very little extra coding noise being introduced by the second coding. The input signal 12 is coded by two different encoders 10 and 11, their outputs are decoded and compared with the input signal at 20 and 21, the differences accumulated at 22 and 23. The smaller of the differences is used by selector 13 to select the encoder which matches the previous coding of the signal. The principles can be extended to MPEG Layer II Audio Coding and similar block coding systems.
Patent GB-2319325-A (GB)
Title: Protective drainage cap for pressure regulators
Inventor: ROMANO RAVAZZOLO
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 1997-08-08
Abstract: A pressure regulator for gases has a cover with a plurality of circumferentially spaced vent holes (18) and a protective cap (19) which is rotatably fitted to the body of the regulator and which overlaps at least the part of the cover bearing the vent holes (18). The cap has a drainage connection (21) which is open to the exterior and has internally an annular groove (22) which acts as a collector connecting all the vent holes (18) together and to the said drainage connection (21) to discharge the condensate.
Patent GB-2318540-A (GB)
Title: Staple gun tacker
Inventor: WINGERT RUDOLPH
IPC: B25C5/08
Filed: 1997-10-08
Abstract: A staple gun tacker (10 Fig 1) for driving staples (28,30 Figs 4,5) of various leg lengths has a staple gun housing with a front staple gun driving end (14 Fig 1) and a base (22 Fig 1). The base has a staple discharge opening 53 formed therein through which staples to be driven by the staple gun are discharged into a workpiece 20. A staple spacer guide 50 is slidably mounted on a cover 40 at the staple driving end of the housing and includes a free end 70 which extends beyond the staple discharge opening and the base of the staple gun. Co-operating means 98,44 are provided on the spacer guide and the housing to enable the spacer guide to be retracted along the housing relative to the base, thereby to control the position of the staple discharge opening relative to the workpiece into which a staple is to be driven. By controlling the position of the staple driving end of the staple gun relative to the workpiece, the depth to which a particular staple is driven in the workpiece can be controlled to avoid damage to the item being stapled to the workpiece.
Patent GB-2320858-A (GB)
Title: Digital/Analog and PCS mode portable telephone
Inventor: NA BO-GYU
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 1997-12-04
Abstract: A radio signal processing apparatus for a portable telephone capable of operating in D/A and PCS (Portable Communication Service) modes. A D/A compatible converter 212 converts the frequency of signals transmitted and received in the D/A mode from or into transmitting and receiving intermediate frequencies (Ifs) respectively. A PCS converter 210 does the same for signals transmitted and received in the PCS mode. An IF processor 214 converts the transmitting and receiving intermediate frequencies from or into baseband frequencies and switching means 218, 220, 222 connect an antenna 216 of the portable telephone and the IF processor 214 to the D/A compatible converter 212 or the PCS converter 210 according to a mode selection signal.
Patent GB-2320221-A (GB)
Title: Childrens' book in the shape of a caterpillar or ball
Inventor: COWLEY DAVID STEWART
IPC: A63H33/38
Filed: 1997-12-11
Abstract: The book has moulded three-dimensional front and back covers 3,4 interconnected by concertina-like pages 2. The covers are held together by a snap-fitting mechanism 5.
Patent GB-2320639-A (GB)
Title: Method for encoding digital information
Inventor: WOOD KENNETH ROBERT
IPC: H04N7/32
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A method of encoding digital information of n rows and m columns which define a plurality of cells (n x m) each of which has a pixel value. A current cell is selected and the largest rectangle adjacent to the current cell and having the same pixel value as the current cell is determined. A code is generated representing the location of the current cell, its pixel value, and the dimensions of the rectangle. A new cell is selected as the current cell and the method repeated.
Patent GB-2333161-A (GB)
Title: Electrode integrity checking
Inventor: KEECH RAYMOND PAUL
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: A method and means of measuring the impedance between voltage sensing electrodes 5A, 5B comprises applying a voltage signal to a capacitor 10A, 10B coupled to one of the electrodes 5A, 5B such that a constant current signal is generated in the electrode. A comparison between the voltage across the electrodes 5A, 5B when the constant current is flowing to that when no current or a different current is flowing is used to derive the impedance between the electrodes. The voltage signal applied to the electrode may be a linear voltage ramp waveform generated by a resistor-capacitor circuit switched between two voltage levels or by a capacitor 10A, 10B and a voltage synthesiser 9A, 9B. Threshold and delay processes may be used with regard to the voltage measurements. The above method and means may be used to indicate the presence of faulty electrodes within devices such as an electromagnetic flowmeter or a chemical probe-type meter (eg a pH meter or a redox meter).
Patent GB-2322190-A (GB)
Title: Determination of the presence of water on a windscreen
Inventor: HOG NORBERT
IPC: B60S1/08
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: The presence of water on the windscreen of a motor vehicle is determined by coupling radiation into the windscreen from a transmitter and decoupling the radiation from the screen to a receiver 1. The receiver corresponds in its construction to a light diode. Ambient light entering the receiver may be reduced by introducing a filter in front of the receiving device. This may take the form of at least one layer of coating on 2.2 or in front 2.3 of the device. The coating may be provided within the housing of the device 3.1. Alternatively the receiver may be encapsulated in a material having a narrow bandpass frequency 2.1.
Patent GB-2336074-A (GB)
Title: Phase alignment of data in high speed parallel data buses using a multi-phase low frequency sampling clock
Inventor: CREMIN CON
IPC: H04L7/033
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: A receiver for data transmitted serially on each of a plurality of parallel lines at a particular data rate comprises means 20 for generating a multi-phase clock signal having a rate which is a sub-multiple of the data rate and a plurality of data recovery means 10-18, one for each of the data lines. Each data recovery means includes sampling means 30-37 coupled to receive the data stream and controlled by a respective phase of the sampling clock, and a plurality of bit phase adjustment means, arranged to compare the phase of the data stream with a selected phase of the sampling clock and arranged to delay the bit stream to provide phase alignment with the selected phase of the sampling clock. Training signals are used for both bit and byte alignment. A plurality of multiplexers determine which of the sampling means will provide bits to one of eight output lines on which bytes are transmitted in parallel form.
Patent GB-2338741-A (GB)
Title: Shower screen panel with an opaque sheet
Inventor: SMITH MARK ANDREW
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 1998-06-27
Abstract: A shower screen panel for use in shower cubicles includes an opaque plastics material sheet for concealing the ends of fitted units (figure 1, not shown). Particularly, the panel comprises an upper sheet of transparent material 201 and a sheet of opaque material 202, and a means for rigidly locating said sheet of transparent material in proximity to said sheet of opaque material 203-07. The sheet 202 is preferably moulded and may form an integral piece of furniture within the shower cubicle, for example a seat 601.
Patent GB-2330118-A (GB)
Title: A roof construction for a vehicle
Inventor: BRODT MARTIN
IPC: B62D25/06
Filed: 1998-10-12
Abstract: A roof construction for a vehicle is provided with a roof panel 1, with side panels 2, with a roof trench 8 between the roof panel 1 and the side panels 2, and with front and rear roof frames 3, 4. A frame-shaped roof inner part 5 is arranged between the roof panel 1 and the side panels 2, which roof inner part 5 is in each case connected to the roof panel and the side panels. The roof panel 1 is provided with lateral extension strips 1a which at least substantially cover the top side of the roof trench 8. In the front and in the rear region, the roof inner part 5 forms parts of the front and the rear roof frames 3, 4.
Patent GB-2331470-A (GB)
Title: Spray gun
Inventor: CHIH I-SHUN
IPC: B05B7/24
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: A spray gun is able to deliver either water or water mixed with detergent. The detergent is stored in a reservoir 13, which surrounds water passage 111. The water is supplied by a conventional trigger-controlled source and passes through retractable member 16 to the nozzle 17. Detergent joins the water stream through hole 131, under the control of switch 18. Water passage 111 has opposed rails 1111 which engage grooves 162 on the retractable member 16. This allows 16 and attached nozzle 17 to be withdrawn into the body of the gun, shortening the device and allowing the nozzle 17 to be kept at a predetermined angular position. By turning switch 18, hole 131 by be aligned with angular groove 184, so allowing detergent to be drawn into the water stream, or with seal 183, in which case water alone is discharged.
Patent GB-2334504-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle and delivery apparatus
Inventor: JARVIS GEOFF
IPC: E01C19/20
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: A vehicle 1 and delivery apparatus includes a vehicle with a load carrying space 2, and delivery apparatus 3 that includes a collection conveyor 5 adapted to collect load material from the load carrying space, and transport it to a discharge point 11. A discharge conveyor 12 is adapted to transport the load material from the discharge point to a delivery position. Two movable separators, eg plates 18, 19, may be mounted close to an opening 24 in the rear side of the load carrying space. When the load carrying space is inclined, eg by an actuator 26, and the separators are in an open position, load material may pass through the opening and onto the collection conveyor. The collection conveyor may include two screw conveyor parts 9, 10 having right and left hand flights, arranged to move material towards a generally central discharge point, or may be in the form of a bucket conveyor. The discharge conveyor may be mounted beneath the discharge point, and may be a belt conveyor, with a rubber belt 15 driven by a motor 25. A chute 16 may be arranged at the other end of the discharge conveyor, so that material may fall off the belt, and slide down the chute towards the delivery point on the surface below. Weighing means may be incorporated onto the chassis of the vehicle to measure the amount of load discharged. The load carrying space may be cylindrical or ellipsoidal, and the vehicle may be used with granular materials such as asphalt, sand, gravel, and cement. The vehicle may be a lorry, or a railway wagon.
Patent GB-2341357-A (GB)
Title: An air bag arrangement
Inventor: CORRIGALL ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 1999-09-01
Abstract: In a motor vehicle (5) an air bag arrangement comprising an elongate air bag (1) and a restraint mechanism (7) is secured adjacent an upper door jamb in order to engage an occupant (12) after deployment and during impact or roll over scenarios. The restraint mechanism (7) providing a broader range of angular presentations acceptable for engagement with the occupant (12) in order to protect that occupant (12) during side impact and roll-over scenarios. Typically, the restraint arrangement will comprise straps or bands or a net or a sheet of material typically presented in an angular relationship which is a truncated or chamfer surface to the normal motor vehicle (12) interior cabin perimeter.
Patent GB-2341586-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic back-up steering system
Inventor: BOHNER HUBERT
IPC: B62D5/09
Filed: 1999-09-06
Abstract: A vehicle steering system that can be switched between a normal mode steer-by-wire operation and an emergency mode operating via a hydraulic back-up steering system. The back-up steering system comprises a manual-side double-acting piston-cylinder unit (23) which is actuated with a steering handle (1) and is positively coupled hydraulically to a wheel-side double-acting piston-cylinder unit (39) which actuates the steered wheels (5). A hydraulic charging system is provided that has a hydraulic pump (13), the inlet of which is connected to a hydraulic fluid reservoir (14), switchable hydraulic coupling means (43, 44) which enables the hydraulics of the back-up steering system to be coupled and decoupled from the hydraulic charging system. The invention also includes methods that utilise the hydraulic charging system in combination with various valves and pressure sensors to check the back-up steering hydraulic system for leak tightness, valve switching, gas content and pressure sensor function.
Patent GB-2356075-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to a control system within a vehicle
Inventor: NICAISE JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 1999-11-03
Abstract: A control system for a safety device, such as an air-bag 11 in a motor vehicle has two sensors. A first sensor 20 is sensitive to acceleration having a principle component perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and is associated with evaluation means 2 adapted to close first switch 3, this evaluates the risk of a frontal impact. The second sensor 4 senses acceleration along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and is associated with evaluating means 5 and 6 which generate a signal to close a second switch 7, thus detecting the existence of a frontal impact. When both switches are closed a current is supplied to the air-bag unit 11 to deploy the air-bag.
Patent GB-2348560-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting foreground object signals and background image signals separately
Inventor: HASEGAWA TAKASHI
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1999-12-09
Abstract: In one embodiment, motion information for an object and background information are broadcast-transmitted on a transmitting side. On a receiving side, the motion information and the background information are received, and one of a plurality of character models (FIG 4 not shown 410, 411) previously stored is selected. A character image is generated using the selected model and the received motion information. The character image and the received background image are synthesized and displayed on one screen. The viewer can select a character of his or her own liking, and can view the broadcast-transmitted program as a program in which the particular character appears.