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Patent GB-2258061-A (GB)
Title: System for stock trading.
Inventor: SHYU JIA-MING
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 1991-07-11
Abstract: This system enables each stock investor to input trading data into an individual electronic unit 2 which first verifies the investor's identity and trading data; if found to be correct, the unit will transmit the input message to a central device 1 which aids the stock agent in completing various procedures such as credit checking; and then, forwards the complete data by way of the stock agent's authorized input terminal 3 to the matching computer 4 in the stock exchange. Before the stock trading match is made, the investor still has chance to change his/her mind to correct the trading price, number of shares of stock, or even cancel this transaction with this system. The matched data and the investor's required information can also be transmitted back and displayed on the electronic unit. The related information about matched transactions is automatically stored in the electronic unit to facilitate automatic verification by the system. After the delivery procedure is finished, this information is allowed to be erased. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248176-A (GB)
Title: Planter system
Inventor: MACKINTOSH RAYMOND
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1991-08-15
Abstract: A planter system comprises a plurality of vertical wall brackets 1 each having slots 2 for support brackets 4 which co-operate with a plant trough 9. The trough 9 may have a lid 10. The wall brackets 1 are affixed along a side wall of a greenhouse and support brackets 4 are affixed at a desired height. A trough 9 is affixed to the support brackets 4 and can then be used as required. A self watering arrangement can also be built into the troughs 9 by providing an appropriate water channel 12. Outlets in the side of the trough 9 distribute the water into the trough 9 and an end fitting allows attachment of a hose from a water supply. Optionally an automatic, possible solar powered, control system can be provided for the watering system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261135-A (GB)
Title: A loudspeaker
Inventor: MORDECHAI MEIR
IPC: H04R1/24
Filed: 1991-11-02
Abstract: A loudspeaker has treble and bass diaphragms 32, 28 combined in a single unit. The two diaphragms are driven by separate voice coils 30, 26 and the coils both move relative to a single magnet 18. Both coils lie in a common plane 40 perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the loudspeaker. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267074-A (GB)
Title: Stacking goods in a container
Inventor: TANTTU PEKKA
IPC: B65B5/10
Filed: 1992-03-26
Abstract: In a system of loading layers of cartons 2 into a roll container 1, a first loading table 8 is brought to a receiving position in the container 1 at about the level of a lowermost horizontal member 5 such as a rod at the rear side of the container 1, a second loading table 9 is brought to a delivery position outside the container 1 at that rear side and at about the level of that rod 5, and a thin sheet metal bridge 10 pivotally mounted upon the front edge of the table 9 is swung down into a horizontal, bridging position over the rod 5 to enable a vertical pusher plate (not shown) to advance a layer of cartons 2 smoothly from the table 9 onto the table 8, which then lowers the layer to a base 7 of the container and withdraws while depositing it on the base 7. Subsequently, the tables 8 and 9 and the bridge 10 are raised to the level of the next rod 5 and the process repeated to load the next layer of cartons 2 onto the layer already loaded onto the base 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268114-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a golf club hand grip
Inventor: BATES RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 1992-06-03
Abstract: The invention is a method of making a hand grip comprising injection moulding the grip from a synthetic elastomeric thermoplastic material. The mould cavity in which the grip is to be cast may have an interior surface which is textured (e.g. by spark erosion) to form a correspondingly textured surface on a grip formed in the mould. The mould cavity may comprise two generally cylindrical parts which are disposed generally concentrically to define the cavity therebetween. The method may comprise applying a marking to the grip by hot foil printing.
Patent GB-2271937-A (GB)
Title: Ball retriever and thrower.
Inventor: THOMAS ROBIN KENDRICK
IPC: A63B43/02
Filed: 1992-10-27
Abstract: A ball retriever and thrower comprises a container 1 which opens when pressed against a ball and automatically closes again to hold the ball inside the container 1. The ball receiver and thrower also has a long handle 5 which enables the user to reach a ball which is beyond arms length. By swinging the container 1 the ball can be ejected from the container 1 without having to touch or hold the ball. An elastic band 4 can be slipped over the container opening in order to allow the retriever to be used with heavier or smaller balls. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263022-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connecting box for forming branch circuits
Inventor: KASAI KOUJI
IPC: H01R31/02
Filed: 1992-12-21
Abstract: A connecting box, for forming branch circuits between connectors (2) of an automobile wiring harness, comprises two rectangular cross section casing members (1A, 1B) of the same shape and a plurality of conductive members (4). Each casing member comprises a partitioning wall (1d), a plurality of connector-connecting openings (1b) disposed on one side of the partitioning wall, a conductive member-accommodating portion (1e) disposed on the other side and a plurality of openings formed in the partitioning wall. The two casing members are connected with each other by mating catches, to constitute a box having the conductive member-accommodating portion in the center and the connector-connecting openings on the front and back. The conductive members (4) each comprise four terminals for mating with connectors (12), and an insulation piercing slot for mating with one of a plurality of commoning cables (3). Alternatively, parallel bus bars support arrays of single or paired terminals. The box includes symmetrically positioned mounting means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281057-A (GB)
Title: Trailer security system
Inventor: HEMMINGSLEY NORMAN JOHN
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 1993-04-28
Abstract: An anti-theft device for a trailer (13) having a king pin (12) includes a jaw (18) movable between open and closed positions. In its closed position, the jaw (18) engages with the reduced diameter portion of the king pin (12) and is held in its closed position by a catch (27) which interengages with a pawl (28). Movement of the pawl (28) into its release position is effected on movement of a detent (31) coupled to a locking mechanism (21). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269445-A (GB)
Title: Tumble drier condensor retention
Inventor: HEYDER REINHARD
IPC: D06F58/24
Filed: 1993-07-23
Abstract: A laundry Tumble drier is provided with a condensor unit (12) removably arranged in a compartment with an inlet and an outlet (6) for air circulated through a drum (1) of the drier. The compartment is closed by a flap (14) provided with a projection (15) co-operable with a pressure contact surface (16) at an end of the unit (12). When the flap is in its closed setting, the pressurable interengagement of the projection and the surface causes the unit to be urged against a seal (13) around the outlet (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280811-A (GB)
Title: Motion compensated video signal processing
Inventor: SAUNDERS NICHOLAS IAN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1993-08-03
Abstract: The motion compensated video signal processing apparatus derives a set of possible motion vectors (including zero motion) to represent pixel motion between a pair of input images of an input video signal. A motion vector is selected for interpolation of an output pixel by determining the motion vector which gives the highest correlation value between test blocks of the input image pointed to by the vector. Each correlation value can be weighted so that the degree of correlation indicated by the zero motion vector is increased with respect to the correlation values of the other vectors or can be weighted according to the amount of detail present in the input test blocks. A further embodiment allows image enhancement of the test block before determining the correlation values. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280659-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive labels
Inventor: ABRAM DAVID ANTHONY SHAW
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: In an array of labels presented on a pulpable paper substrate 1 in a manner suitable for printing, the labels 2 are removably attached to the substrate by means of a releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive. The adhesive may comprise low tack microspheres applied all over one surface of each label or at least around the periphery of that surface. As shown in Figure 3, a continuous tape (not including a substrate) comprises a series of separable labels 2 having applied to at least a portion of one surface thereof a releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive 3. Alternatively a pad of labels may have such adhesive on the underside of each label, covering substantially all that surface but with a perforated strip section having no adhesive to facilitate removal from the pad. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272033-A (GB)
Title: Contingency tieback connector
Inventor: DINNES CALUM J
IPC: E21B33/043
Filed: 1993-10-25
Abstract: A tieback system for a subsea well employs a tieback member 29 that can be utilized in the event tieback threads 19 in the casing hanger 15 become damaged. An annular groove 14 is formed in the bore 13 of the wellhead housing 11 above casing hanger 15. The tieback member 29 connects to tieback conduit and has a lower end that slides into the 29 interior of the casing hanger 15. A locking device will lock the tieback member 29 to the groove 14 in the wellhead housing 11. The locking device includes a retainer 41 which carries radially movable locking members 51 that are cammed outward by downward movement of the tieback member 29 relative to the retainer 41. Seals 37 carried by tieback member 29 engage interior surface 17 of casing hanger 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274005-A (GB)
Title: Square computation circuit
Inventor: GONG JUN-JIN
IPC: H04L25/08
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: A square computation circuit outputs data of 4-bits to 12-bits by inputting data of 2-bits of 6-bits, respectively. The simplified logic relationships between inputs and outputs are provided by a circuit configuration which increases processing speed, over the case of a square computation performed using a conventional multiplier. As shown, input bits A0, A1 are buffered and inverted at 10, 11, 13. Buffered A0 provides output bit P0 directly. Logic zero is buffered at 12 to provide output bit P1. Output bits P2 and higher are provided by combination logic responsive to all the buffered and inverted input bits, the logic being more complex as the input bit-number increases (Figs 4 - 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274365-A (GB)
Title: Relay control circuit for power window
Inventor: NISHIBE YASUSHI
IPC: H02H7/085
Filed: 1994-01-05
Abstract: Relay 12, which applies power to e.g. a power window motor, is actuated by closure of switch 16 but inhibited by Tr2 under control of element 22, e.g. an overload sensor. Circuits 22 and 24 are powered over the contacts 12A to reduce power consumption, but capacitor C1 allows inhibition to be maintained for a period after the relay contacts 12A have opened. Tr2 may be of MOS type and there may be a controlled discharge circuit for C1 (fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286041-A (GB)
Title: High resolution infared spectroscope
Inventor: LANGDON ROGER MARTIN
IPC: G01J3/42
Filed: 1994-01-20
Abstract: An infrared spectroscopic gas analyser employs a high resolution filter 8 such as a guided mode resonance filter, diffraction grating, or Fabrey-Perot etalon to filter the output of a broadband infrared radiation source 6 and pass infrared radiation at a plurality of discreet frequencies through a gas cell 11, the discreet frequencies corresponding to absorption lines of the spectra of a gas of interest. A guided mode resonance filter may comprise a transparent substrate supporting a layer of higher refractive index incorporating a phase grating made by periodic variation of refractive index or period undulation of the surface. A plate 12 has a plurality of slots which pass light of only the discrete frequencies of interest to a detector 13. The plate is oscillated to produce a periodic output from the detector. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275008-A (GB)
Title: Particulate metal matrix composites
Inventor: COOK JOHN
IPC: C22C1/10
Filed: 1994-02-03
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a particulate reinforced metal matrix composite comprises the operations of producing a primary melt containing an initial volume percentage of a particulate reinforcing material in a metal matrix material, maintaining the temperature of the melt constant for a period of time sufficient to allow an optimum volume percentage of the particulate material within the settled volume to be achieved, and removing the particulate reinforcing material depleted portion of the melt. The optimum period is determined by a previous calibration experiment. The metal matrix material is preferably an aluminium/silicon alloy and the reinforcing material is preferably silicon carbide with a particle size in the range 15 - 25  mu m. The volume percentage of reinforcing material is suitably less than 20%.
Patent GB-2283666-A (GB)
Title: Single use or re-usage exothermic and/or endothermic recipient with vapour condensation means,such as a dish,plate or similar,free from vapours and odours
Inventor: VERDIER LOUIS
IPC: A47J36/28
Filed: 1992-08-24
Abstract: A single use or reusable exothermic and/or endothermic recipient such as a dish, plate or similar is disclosed. It comprises at least two parts (2, 3) made from the same material and cooperating with each other in that they are superposed, one fitting inside the other or one being folded with respect to the other. The active part (3) serves as an external shell for the passive part (2), a space (4) being formed between the bottom of each part to receive a reagent (5) and a larger space being formed between the side portions (6) and/or central portions of the two parts (2, 3) to provide a collection chamber (7) for vapours and odours, said chamber (7) containing an initiator (8) contained in a package. The external surface of one or other of the parts (2, 3) has a means (9) for releasing the initiator which acts on the reagent (5) in space (4). The reagent is contained or placed in a package and causes an exothermic or endothermic reaction when acted upon by the released initiator. The two parts (2, 3) are linked by means of a hinge so that, when joined, they form a single unit. Application in general to on-board or field catering. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274044-A (GB)
Title: Personal image transmission system
Inventor: CHATER JOHN CHARLES
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1994-02-25
Abstract: A communication system for facilitating introductions comprising a plurality of terminals 10, recording means 24 for recording a visual image of an individual at said terminal and for storing said image in a store together with corresponding images from other said terminals, networking means 30 for networking images from said store amongst terminals from which the images do not originate, selecting means 28 enabling said individual to select an image from amongst those transmitted 26 to his/her terminal, indicating means to indicate such selection to the terminal from which the selected image originated, and communication means controlled by the individual at the selected terminal enabling the individuals at the selecting and selected terminals to communicate with each other. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275399-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer method and apparatus having dual frequency operation
Inventor: TRIPP JEFFREY W
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: The present disclosure includes a discussion of a data transfer system. The data transfer system is responsible for transferring data to and from a radio transceiver (107) and all the corresponding peripheral device (111, 113) contained in within the radiotelephone (103). The data transfer system includes a data bus (109), a master controller within the transceiver (107) and a peripheral controller within each of the peripheral devices. The data transfer system has an initialization state and an operational state. During the initialization state the data bus (109) operates at a lower frequency than during the operational state. The lower speed increases the time allowed for the assignment of the unique addresses for each of the peripheral controllers. Upon detecting completion of the initialization state, the master controller conducts the change to the operational state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289406-A (GB)
Title: Vitamin, betacarotene and zinc composition for sperm health
Inventor: BREWER SARAH HELEN
IPC: A61K31/375
Filed: 1994-04-15
Abstract: A formulation for sperm health comprises vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc and betacarotene. The components together act in synergy to exert numerous beneficial effects on sperm motility, maturation, flexibility of sperm tails and reduced sperm clumping. The formulation can be used as a food supplement or can be administered to male subjects in tablet form. The preferred formulation contains 250mg of vitamin C, 15mg of betacarotene, 100mg of vitamin E and 10mg of zinc gluconate in conjunction with binding and flavouring agents.
Patent GB-2290713-A (GB)
Title: Flushable ostomy bag liner
Inventor: SMITH RORY JAMES MAXWELL
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: A flushable ostomy bag liner comprises biodegradable inner (3, 4) and outer (1, 2) walls which are arranged in an unconnected non-laminar construction but sealed together at the peripheral margins (5) and around a flange (7). The inner walls (3, 4) are formed from polyvinylacetate or polyvinylalcohol film which disintegrates within 60 seconds in water at 50 DEG C, but retains its structural integrity in water at 25 DEG C for at least two days. The outer walls (1, 2) are formed from a non-woven fabric which disintegrates in water at 25 DEG C. An opening (6) receives waste from the patients stoma; secured thereto and least to an inner wall (1) of the liner is an adhesive flange (7) which enables attachment of the bag to the body wall. Also provided is a disc (9) to vent flatus gas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282382-A (GB)
Title: Modified phenol-aldehyde resins and binder system
Inventor: TEODORCZYK ZYGMUNT
IPC: C08G8/08
Filed: 1994-08-12
Abstract: A process for the production of a modified phenol-aldehyde resin, which may form a binder system when combined with a curing agent which includes an additional source of an aldehyde, e.g., a phenol-formaldehyde resin, comprises (a) reacting a phenolic compound and an aldehyde in the presence of an alkaline catalyst, and (b) reacting a modifier comprising a compound selected from (1) dihydroxybenzenes, (2) aminophenols, and (3) phenylenediamines with the product of step (a). The resin and binder are useful in the production of a wood composite (such as plywood, oriented strandboard, or fiberboard).
Patent GB-2293024-A (GB)
Title: Optical isolator functioning at least twice in different pathways
Inventor: REGAN JAMES DOMINIC
IPC: G02B6/26
Filed: 1994-10-20
Abstract: An optical amplifier uses a single isolator 34 to perform both an input and an output optical isolating function by the use of a pair of graded index collimating lenses 26, 33 and two arrays of four optical fibres 20, 21, 22, 23 and 27, 28, 29 (and 30) arranged such that the signal passes twice through the isolator in collimated beams that are inclined to each other. Dichroic filters 35, 36, resin 25, 32, glass capillary tubes 24, 31 and amplifying fibre 7 are shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282729-A (GB)
Title: Scanning optical system
Inventor: IIZUKA TAKAYUKI
IPC: G02B26/12
Filed: 1994-12-20
Abstract: A scanning optical system comprises a gas laser 10 for generating writing beam, a semiconductor laser 50 for generating monitoring beam of a different wavelength than the writing beam, a polygonal mirror 20 for deflecting and scanning the rays of light from each of the sources, a scanning lens 30 with which the rays of light deflected by the polygonal mirror 20 are focused on an image plane 40, a dichroic mirror 60 provided between the polygonal mirror 20 and the scanning lens 30 to isolate the monitoring beam from the optical path of the writing beam, and a signal generator A that receives the isolated monitoring light to generate a monitor signal. A monitoring scanning lens is provided between the isolating means and the signal generator A. The monitoring beam has a wavelength to which a photoreceptor is insensitive. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301221-A (GB)
Title: Surface decontamination
Inventor: PRITT ANDREW
IPC: B08B1/00
Filed: 1995-03-07
Abstract: A decontaminating apparatus for removing a layer 2 of contaminated material, such as radioactively contaminated concrete, comprises two material removing means scabbling heads 12, 13 which are driven, alternately, towards and away from one another and have shrouds from which removed material is conveyed to a waste collection skip. The material removing means are mounted at the free ends of two pivotable arms 14,15 arranged to be driven in mutually opposite directions by a common drive mechanism. A frame supports the two material removing means, the frame being connected to an articulated arm 9 which extends from a remotely-operated vehicle 4. The vehicle is located on a platform which can be raised and lowered to facilitate access by the material removing means to the entire surface 2 under treatment.
Patent GB-2290922-A (GB)
Title: Equipment for facsimile call service or telephone exchange
Inventor: AZUMA FUSAO
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1995-06-30
Abstract: An equipment for facsimile call service of a telephone exchange which can apply charging system 10 to a facsimile call by distinguishing the facsimile call from ordinary speech calls, notify a caller of the cause when a failure occurs in transmitting a facsimile call, and advise the caller on how to eliminate the cause. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291677-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus for door superlock device
Inventor: KURODA KATSUYA
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 1995-07-13
Abstract: A control apparatus for a door lock device having a superlock mechanism comprises a state detecting member having a electrical brush (94) fixed to it, first, second and third terminals (91, 92, 93) opposing the brush, and a power supply circuit (97, 103) for supplying power to a motor (35) which drives the lock device, the state detecting member moving between three positions corresponding to unlocked, locked, and superlocked states, the circuit (97, 103) only supplying the power via the terminals and the brush (94) for performing the shift from the unlocked or superlocked state to the locked state, the brush being disconnected from the terminals on completion of the shift to stop power supply to the motor. The stopping of the power supply is detected on the basis of current flow through the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293872-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for emitting a beam of radiation
Inventor: LEWIS IAN REID
IPC: F21S10/06
Filed: 1995-10-06
Abstract: Apparatus for emitting a beam of radiation wherein oscillations are applied to the apparatus (preferably at a frequency greater than is detectable by the human eye) so as to increase the apparent area of irradiation. Oscillation means 10 may be incorporated in rim of reflector 8 of a conventional torch, etc. or other emitter of radiation. <IMAGE>