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Patent GB-2272085-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system and operating system.
Inventor: HINSLEY CHRISTOPHER ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 1992-10-30
Abstract: A data processing system uses a plurality of individual code segments, forming unique and autonomous tools, which are bound (or linked) into a complete executable process only at the time of loading or executing the process. This enables process code to be short and the required tools to be brought into and out of local memory only when required. The system may have an interconnected array of processor nodes and allocates processes in a parallel fashion between nodes automatically and transparently to the user, ensuring that the most efficient use is made of the processing power available. Tools are stored in a virtual code that enables portability between different hardware architectures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264497-A (GB)
Title: Dna encoding ibv spike protein
Inventor: SKINNER MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: C12R1/19
Filed: 1993-02-17
Abstract: A DNA molecule which codes substantially for a truncated Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) spike protein polypeptide, said truncated IBV spike protein polypeptide being characterised in lacking the transmembrane and cytoplasmic anchor domains present in the native IBV spike protein.
Patent GB-2268258-A (GB)
Title: "Improvements relating to alar m devices"
Inventor: HURLSTONE GARY
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: An alarm system is incorporated in a torch. This can function in an ordinary way with a switch (7) for turning a light (4) on and off. The switch (7) also primes an alarm circuit when the torch is on, and when another switch (10), preferably in the form of a pressure pad, is actuated the alarm (5, 27) is set off and latched on. It cannot be suppressed by operation of either switch (7, 10). A third switch (8), which primes the alarm circuit without switching on the torch, can also serve as the means for stopping the alarm (5, 27), but only after a delay. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267786-A (GB)
Title: Test fixture
Inventor: FERRER MARY E
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 1993-06-08
Abstract: A test fixture (20) for testing circuit boards has a vacuum chamber between a stationary probe plate (26) and a movable top plate (28). Separate adjustable linear bearings (34, 130) provide parallel alignment between the top plate and the probe plate. A continuous vacuum seal (36) between the probe plate and top plate bypasses the bearings so the bearings are outside the vacuum area. Spring loaded test probes (30) in the probe plate extend through holes (32) in the top plate for access to a circuit board under test. The probes contact the board when the top plate moves down toward the probes under a vacuum. The top plate is secured to the probe plate by separate quick-release latch pins (34, 128) extending through the linear bearings. The moving top plate carries fixed tooling pins (not shown) for mounting the board to the top plate. Movable bearing blocks (50) support the bearings. The top plate is movable for aligning the beard with the test probes. The top plate, latch pins, bearings and bearing blocks are movable as a unit relative to the probe plate. After the top plate is aligned with the probes to compensate for an shift among circuit board lots, the quick-release latches (136) are engaged to retain the alignment. The latches can comprise part of a guide post assembly for guiding vertical travel of the top plate during vacuum cycling of the test fixture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271189-A (GB)
Title: Axle load sensing arrangement
Inventor: BRUCE ALISDAIR
IPC: G01G5/00
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: An axle load sensing arrangement comprises an elongate member adapted to be mounted on the chassis of a road haulage vehicle or on an axle of the vehicle, a limit indicator provided on the elongate member, a sensor 13 mounted on the other of the chassis or the axle and signal means (not shown) to signal when the limit indicator on the elongate member is detected by the sensor means. The elongate member may be a guide rod 3 slidable in a sheath 7, the limit indicator the free end of the guide rod and the sensor means a proximity switch 13. Alternatively the elongate member may be a plastics channel piece (16, Fig 3) slidable in a sensor box (18, Fig 3) and the limit indicator a magnet (17, Fig 3). To aid calibration the guide rod may be adjustable on threads 5 and locked by nut 6, and the magnet may be adjustable in channel 16 and locked by a screw 19. The signal means may comprise an array of light emitting diodes or an audible signal device. An axle load sensing air bag (not shown) is also disclosed comprising an air pressure source eg an air suspension system, a pressure sensor and signal means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281287-A (GB)
Title: Suitcases
Inventor: HSIEH DICK MING
IPC: A45C13/26
Filed: 1993-08-25
Abstract: A suitcase includes a hollow suitcase body (1) and a wheel unit (11) that is mounted on a lower end portion of the rear side wall. A foldable plate (5) is mounted pivotally on the front side wall and is turnable outward to a carrying position in which the plate (5) is generally perpendicular to the front side wall. A handle (3) has two upright tubular portions (31) which are inserted slidably into two upright tubular sleeves (21) formed on the inner face of the cover plate (2). A retractable strap (4) is provided to bind an object (6) carried on the plate (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282543-A (GB)
Title: Cricket coaching aid
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN BYRON BRNMOR
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: A cricket coaching aid enables the delivery of a cricket ball to be statically simulated by positioning of three balls 1,13,6 by means of adjustable brackets 3,14 and telescopic arms 2,5 for the purpose of coaching bowling, batting and umpiring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285419-A (GB)
Title: A fixing structure for a rear fender of a bicycle
Inventor: CHUNG HSU KUO
IPC: B62J15/02
Filed: 1994-01-06
Abstract: A fixing structure for a rear fender (or mudguard) of a bicycle includes a fixing projection (11) formed at an end of the rear fender (10), a fixing seat composed of a first (21) and a second (22) semicircular fixing members, and several pairs of C-shaped pad members (50) with different thicknesses which enable the fixing seat (21, 22) to be fixed on different diameters of beam members of the bicycle. The fixing projection (11) is formed with a lateral through hole (12) and multiple radially arranged insert teeth (13), and the first fixing member (21) is pivotally connected with the second fixing member (22). The first fixing member (21) is formed with a rearward extending locking section (25) formed with a lateral (26) and an upper (28) arch faces each of which is disposed with a through hole (28) and radially arranged insert teeth (29). The fixing projection (11) is suitable to fit with an arch face (26, 28) of the first fixing member (21) with the insert teeth (13) of the fixing projection (11) engaged with the insert teeth (29) of the first fixing member (21). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286491-A (GB)
Title: Assembly and electrical interconnection of an electrical device
Inventor: SHEEHAN JOHN A
IPC: H02G3/16
Filed: 1994-02-15
Abstract: Part 1 of an electrical device, for example a heat or smoke detector, is mounted on a surface eg. ceiling and an assembly of parts 30, which includes a printed circuit board, and 50, which is a cover for part 30, is formed using electrically conductive fastening members (60) Figure 5 which secure the parts 30 and 50 together, make electrical contact with the printed circuit and engage resilient contact members (10) (Figure 2) in the part 1. Each fastener shank (61) is screwed into a cover pillar 57 to bring the fastener head (62) against a seat 36 of the part 30 and a fastener frustocone against a trace surrounding a pcb hole through which the fastener passes. The resulting assembly is attached to the part 1 by the fastener heads that are received under shoulders of the part (1) when the assembly is rotated in one direction, reverse rotation being prevented by a slidable locking plate (25). The head (62) of a respective fastening member (60) is thus brought into contact with a respective contact member (10) of part 1 via a dimple (22) at one end of the member, the latter receiving conductor terminals at the other end. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276448-A (GB)
Title: Searching for the centre of a band shaped region
Inventor: TAKAHASHI HARUO
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 1994-03-18
Abstract: The centre of a band-shaped region eg a lead (24 - 26, 36 or 38) is estimated initially from radiation intensity measurements made at two or more points (21 - 23 or 31 - 33) at a coarse pitch by determining the point (22) with an intensity significantly above the average or by determining the centre of gravity of the intensity values. Intensity measurements are then made at two more points (34, 35) and finally the full set of measurements is used to make a more accurate estimate of the centre. Points lying outside a certain range from the initially estimated centre may be disregarded in the later estimations of the centre. The radiation measurements may be of X-ray fluorescence. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288330-A (GB)
Title: Overflow control system for bath, basin etc.
Inventor: COX DAVID
IPC: E03C1/242
Filed: 1994-04-15
Abstract: An overflow control system for a bath, basin etc. comprises a vessel (20) having inlet means (25) for conduction of overflow water into said vessel from the overflow outlet of a bath, basin etc., outlet means (27) for such water, and float valve means (29) responsive to the quantity of water in said vessel and adapted to control the supply of water (16A, 17A) to said bath, basin etc.. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278038-A (GB)
Title: Low starch vegetable crisps and method for their production
Inventor: DORRICOTT DAVID
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: The invention comprises a method for the production of a vegetable crisp which comprises selecting a raw material with a starch content below 10%, cleaning and slicing the raw material to a thickness of between 1mm and 3mm, cooking said raw material in a refined vegetable oil and subsequently subjecting said cooked material to a heat curing step at a temperature above 30 DEG C for a period sufficient to harden the product and remove any residual moisture. The raw material may be selected from carrot, turnip, swede, parsnip, celeriac, amba haldhi, sweet potato or beetroot.
Patent GB-2284604-A (GB)
Title: Azacycloalkane-2,2-diphosphonic acids
Inventor: BAMBER MICHAEL
IPC: C07F9/576
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: A method for the production of azacycloalkane-2,2-diphosphonic acids of general formula; <CHEM> where n is a whole number of from 2 to 16, Y is H, an alkyl or alkenyl, a substituted alkyl, or an aryl, such that the group "Y" remains unchanged during the reaction, by reaction of a lactam with a phosphorus trihalide in the presence of phosphorous acid and/or water, in which the reaction mixture also includes an organic amine and/or or an organic amine salt, said reaction being followed by hydrolysis of the reaction mixture and purification of the reaction product to obtain the diphosphonic acid.   The method is exemplified by the preparation of azacycloheptane-2,2-diphosphonic acid, and azacyclononane-2,2-diphosphonic acid.
Patent GB-2286813-A (GB)
Title: Trolley transfer apparatus
Inventor: UNWIN CECIL NORMAN
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 1995-02-24
Abstract: An ambulance has rear doors through which stretchers (1) are passed. It is equipped with a carrier (7) which can shift only laterally, clearing any wheel arch (5) between a central position and one up against a side wall. Beneath the floor (10) of the carrier (7) there is normally stowed a ramp (8). In the central position of the carrier (7), this ramp is pulled out rearwardly and inclined down to the ground. It may be of telescoping pants (16, 17) to provide a gradual incline, and a bridge (9) can provide a transition from its upper end to the floor (10). Wheeled stretchers can then easily be rolled between the ground and the interior of the ambulance, and stowed against a side wall. Provision (30, 41) is made for rapidly and securely locking the stretcher (1) to the carrier (7) when properly positioned on it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288494-A (GB)
Title: Connector with a contact-aligning device
Inventor: NAGAMINE AKIRA
IPC: H01R13/64
Filed: 1995-03-29
Abstract: An electrical connector has a contact-aligning device 50 which is movable in the mating direction of the connector and locking devices 60 which are movable perpendicularly to the mating direction. The device 50 has a contact-aligning plate 52 with through-holes 52a (Figures 6 and 7) corresponding to the male contacts (not shown) and arms 54 extending from the plate towards the rear ends of the male contacts. It is movable rearwardly from a position in which it is level with the tips of the male contacts. The connector housing 40 has side walls 40a with openings 40b for the devices 60 which, when inserted in the openings 40b, can assume a temporary-locked position or a fully-locked position. In the temporary-locked position, slanted surfaces 54a, 68 on the arms 54 of the device 50 and on the locking devices 60 engage to prevent rearward movement of the device 50. When the locking devices 60 are in the fully locked position, the device 50 is free to move when engaged by a mating connector. Also, the locking devices 60 have retainers (72, Figures 9 and 11) for locking the male contacts in position to prevent their withdrawal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289464-A (GB)
Title: Piperazine 5-HT receptor agonists
Inventor: MATASSA VICTOR GIULIO
IPC: C07D403/06
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: Compounds of the formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein Z represents an optionally substituted five-membered heteroatomic ring selected from furan, thiophene, pyrrole, oxazole, thiazole, isoxazole, isothiazole, imidazole, pyrazole, oxadiazole, thiadiazole, triazole and tetrazole; E represents a chemical bond or a straight or branched alkylene chain containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Q represents a straight or branched alkylene chain containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms;      U represents nitrogen or C-R<2>;      V represents nitrogen or N-R<3>; R<1> represents cyano(C1-6)alkyl, amino(C1-6)alkyl, C2-6 alkylcarbonoylamino(C1-6)alkyl or C2-6 alkoxycarbonylamino(C1-6)alkyl, or an optionally substituted pyrimidinyl moiety; and      R<2> and R<3> independently represent hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, and salts and prodrugs thereof are 5-HT receptor agonists.
Patent GB-2300821-A (GB)
Title: Hand whisk with locking loop
Inventor: CHEUNG PO WO PAUL
IPC: A47J43/10
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: A hand or balloon whisk comprising wire loops 6 extending from a handle 4 and crossing each other in the region of their apices, has a locking loop 12 extending from the handle formed with a smaller loop 14 which encircles each wire in the region of its apex so as to prevent displacement of the wires.
Patent GB-2290647-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine having random payout amounts
Inventor: MANZ ROBERT P
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1995-06-20
Abstract: In a gaming machine the payout for a particular game outcome is selected from a predetermined range of payout amounts. The player is provided with a range of possible payouts that may be paid upon the occurrence of a particular game outcome. When the player initiates game play game control microprocessor (40) randomly selects a game outcome that includes a metered winning game outcome. If a winning game outcome occurs, the microprocessor (40) then randomly selects a payout amount from a predetermined range of payout amounts stored in memory (44), which includes metered payout amounts. A meter display displays the metered payout amount. A payout device dispenses the metered payout amount. The meter display may incrementally display the metered payout amount and a coin hopper may incrementally dispense the metered payout amount synchronously with the incremental display of the metered payout amount. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304789-A (GB)
Title: Return spring mechanism for door handle
Inventor: SNEE TIMOTHY
IPC: E05B3/06
Filed: 1995-09-05
Abstract: A door handle (152) is pivotably mounted for rotation within a backing plate (154) between a horizontal door latching disposition and an inclined unlatching or door release disposition. A return spring mechanism urges the door handle (152) towards and into the horizontal door latching disposition from the inclined unlatching or door release disposition. The return spring mechanism has two coil springs (176, 177), each of which is compressively engaged between a fixed first abutment (178, 179) and a movable second abutment (174, 175). Each second abutment (178, 179) is provided on a washer (162) which is rotatable with the handle (152). Each first abutment (174, 175) is defined by an apex where two spring-accommodating channels or grooves (170, 171) formed in the backplate (154) meet. The abutment apices (174, 175) are fixed relative to the direction of rotation of the handle (152). Each channel (170, 171) has a first linear or straight portion (172, 173) extending from the apex (174, 175) and is continued by a part-circular portion within which said second abutment (178, 179) is arcuately displaceable. The greater part of spring (176, 177) movement thus takes place within the straight portion (172, 173), thereby reducing wall friction between channel and spring, providing improved efficiency of operation of the return spring mechanism, and enhancing spring life. The invention also encompasses a single spring variant.
Patent GB-2291903-A (GB)
Title: Yieldable confined core mine roof support
Inventor: FREDERICK JOHN R
IPC: E21D15/48
Filed: 1994-03-09
Abstract: A yieldable confined core mine roof support (7) including a container (1) and a filler (6) placed within the container. The container is yieldable and the filler is compressible. The combination of a filler within a container produces a mine roof support which is yieldable under a substantially axial load and which increases in load carrying ability as it yields, impeding any decrease in the distance between a mine roof (2) and a mine floor (3), minimizing or preventing mine roof collapse and mine floor heave, buckling or punching. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293623-A (GB)
Title: Retaining means for a sample holder in a microtome
Inventor: KIENE UWE
IPC: F16M11/04
Filed: 1995-09-22
Abstract: Retaining means for a sample holder in a microtome comprises a clamping device (1) with guide surfaces (2) defining a dovetail guide (9) and an adapter plate (3) which is connectible to a sample holder and has complementary guide surfaces (4) defining a dovetail. The adapter plate can be mounted in the device by insertion of the dovetail into the guide. For clamping the mounted plate in place, the clamping device comprises a pivotable clamping member (5) which interrupts the lower surface (2) of the dovetail guide and a rotatable drive spindle (7). On rotation of the spindle the clamping member enters the dovetail guide and clamps the plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306835-A (GB)
Title: Display device with three dimensional effect
Inventor: MARMAROPOULOS GEORGE
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1996-01-08
Abstract: A display device having a display area 2, eg of a liquid crystal display panel, for displaying a substantially planar image of an object, further comprises a substantially transparent sheet 3 (or LCD 21, Fig 2) overlying the display area and carrying an array of less transparent areas (Fig 3a) which co-operate with the pixel pattern generated in the image display area 2 to produce a Moire interference pattern which lies in a plane 4 different to that of the image 2. This arrangement thus provides an enhanced 3D effect in a compact and easily fabricated device without the use of additional electrical power. The display 2 may comprise a CRT, electroluminescent panel or plasma discharge display instead of a LCD display.
Patent GB-2318806-A (GB)
Title: Sewing machine:positionable device for feed of elastic tape
Inventor: LEU SHUEH-CHUNG
IPC: D05B35/06
Filed: 1996-07-09
Abstract: A device for feeding an elastic tape from an upper reel down to a sewing machine head comprises a drive block 4 with motor-driven, biased-together, tape-nipping rollers 41. To position the rollers, block 4 slides in slots 361 on arm 33 which pivots about bolt 35 on arm 34. The arm 34 slides to and from plate 1 in slots in base 32 which slides along plate 1 in slots 11. Plate 1 is mounted on the back of a sewing machine. To adapt to tapes of different thickness, the axle of roller 41' has two sections whose axes are inclined to one another (Figures 4, not shown). The contacting faces of base 32 and arm 34 may be serrated.
Patent GB-2315625-A (GB)
Title: Interpolating filters
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H03H17/06
Filed: 1996-07-17
Abstract: An interpolator for a discrete time signal performs the steps of identifying a plurality of interpolation points which interpolation points are symmetrically displaced in time about a central reference point of a plurality of discrete time samples of a signal for which interpolated signal samples are to be calculated at the interpolation points, determining a plurality of impulse response coefficients appertaining to the interpolating function at each corresponding sampling time of the said plurality of signal samples, and contemporaneously calculating a plurality of interpolated discrete time signal samples corresponding to the interpolation points employing a pre-addition and subtraction of at least one pair of discrete time signal samples and one pair of impulse response coefficients.
Patent GB-2308981-A (GB)
Title: An electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: GOBLE NIGEL MARK
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 1996-09-11
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument for the treatment of tissue in the presence of an electrically conductive fluid of the type comprising an instrument shaft 32 with a tissue treatment electrode 31 at one end, is constructed to have a lower vaporisation power threshold. The treatment electrode surface may have a plurality of pockets for trapping electrically conductive fluid close to the surface where the power density is high. The surface may be formed by a spiral or a brush and may be partly shrouded. Alternatively, the treatment electrode (81, figure 9) is 10 made from an electrically conductive material (81a) coated with a resistive inert material (81b) to increase the local power density within the electrode. The treatment electrode may be a rotatable ball having a hemispherical insulating shroud which traps saline and the products of vaporisation between it and the electrode and which has a return electrode on its outer surface.
Patent GB-2306189-A (GB)
Title: Falsework
Inventor: O'KANE KEVIN JOHN
IPC: E01D21/00
Filed: 1996-10-14
Abstract: A concrete deck spanning two primary support girders may be formed on a temporary platform (24) that comprises removable engagement and suspension members (27) each resting on the upper face of a girder (14). The engagement and suspension members (27) each have means (37) by which transverse supports (25) may be suspended. Upon the transverse supports (25) are located secondary beams (26) that support the decking panels (24). The engagement and suspension members (27) may include releasable securing means (35) to aid in gripping the face of the girder. They may also be provided with a release layer (47) to assist in removal after casting of the deck. The release layer (47) may remain after the removal of the engagement and suspension members (27) to protect the girder flange (14) against moisture and corrosion. An access walkway (not shown) may be suspended from the transverse supports (25).
Patent GB-2302342-A (GB)
Title: Perforated nonwoven fabrics
Inventor: LEVY RUTH LISA
IPC: D04H1/54
Filed: 1995-05-18
Abstract: The invention provides a perforated nonwoven web fabricated from a bonded thermoplastic polymer web. The perforated nonwoven web contains a multitude of self-sustaining perforations that are substantially free of melt-fused edges and can be characterized as stretch-opened perforations. The invention further provides a process for producing the perforated nonwoven web.