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Patent GB-2309837-A (GB)
Title: A slip-ring arrangement
Inventor: STILKE HENNING
IPC: H01R39/08
Filed: 1997-01-23
Abstract: A longitudinal portion of a shaft (1) is coated with an insulating layer (2) after which the insulating layer (2) is coated with an electrically conductive layer (3) on to which a slip ring (4) is slipped and which is electrically connected to the slip ring (4), preferably by soldering, wherein the length of the electrically conductive layer (3) is preferably less than the length of the insulating layer (2). This process, and a slip-ring arrangement constructed accordingly, reduce the material and time required for producing and/or using the slip-ring arrangement.
Patent GB-2324566-A (GB)
Title: Lock protecting plate
Inventor: RUTTER BRUCE EDWARD
IPC: E05B17/20
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A lock protecting plan 2 for fitting to a door, includes a keyhole aperture 8 and a surrounding inwardly-tapering lock rose 10 having an abutment lip 14 to prevent removal of a lock cylinder 16.
Patent GB-2325621-A (GB)
Title: Play frame
Inventor: SUMNER KAY
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: A play frame comprises an internal inflatable frame structure and an outer fabric covering, the covering being made from one part of a two-part releasable hook and loop attachment system. The play frame may comprise either a single unit or be formed from a plurality of separate components, each component comprising an internal structure and an outer fabric attachment covering. Toys or other decorative items to be used with the play frame possess the other part of the hook and loop attachment system.
Patent GB-2319215-A (GB)
Title: Security thread with magnetic patches and visually-readable characters in parallel
Inventor: CHORLEY BRIAN
IPC: G07D7/04
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: The thread is printed with magnetic ink patches 28,30,32 in parallel with visually-readable characters 14,16,18 formed in an aluminium coating 34 on a polyester film substrate 36. The visually-readable characters are formed by negative printing with a resist followed by etching. The magnetic ink patches may be impressed into the polyester substrate to provide a smooth upper surface. The magnetic patches are obscured by over-printing with a ribbon of silver or silver-coloured ink. The thread is then provided with a protective coating.
Patent GB-2315469-A (GB)
Title: Castor adjustment of a steerable wheel
Inventor: MODINGER WOLFGANG
IPC: B60G7/00
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: A means for the castor adjustment of a steerable wheel for motor vehicles, in which a wheel carrier is connected, via the flange 1 (first part) of a joint, to a transverse link 2 (second part), the two parts, located one above the other, can be pivoted, around a pivot axis 5, between two end positions and fixed with respect to one another by two clamping screws 8, each passing through a pair of holes formed in the two parts, each pair of holes comprises a first hole 4, which is of a sufficient size for receiving the screw 8 in its pivot positions and a second hole 9, in which the screw is secured in a fixed position in the pivot direction with respect to the associated part, to permit various adjustment positions which are secured by a form fit. For this purpose, the second holes are designed as slots with the long axes aligned radially with respect to the pivot axis 5, and the first holes 4 are provided with stops which block pivoting in each case counter to the pivot direction and are intended for at least three different pivot positions of the two parts with respect to one another.
Patent GB-2329668-A (GB)
Title: Access device with secure transponder
Inventor: BARRY DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: E05B19/04
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: An access device has a transponder 22 which responds to a received signal to transmit an access code (eg for a vehicle central locking arrangement) and security means to inhibit operation of the transponder. As shown a shield 32 prevents the interrogating signal from reaching the transponder but retracts when the device is pushed against a vehicle body. In other embodiments the transponder can be extended from within a shield, the device can be removably carried within a shielded case, a switchable shielding coil can be located adjacent the transponder or a switch can be provided in the transponder circuit.
Patent GB-2323069-A (GB)
Title: Conveying apparatus for use in the deposition of paints
Inventor: MCCORMICK PATRICK
IPC: B65G47/61
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: Conveying apparatus (1) for conveying components through degreasing station (5), a painting station (3) and a drying station (4) comprises a main conveyor (10) which conveys the components through the stations (5,3,4), the main conveyor (10) includes a main overhead track and a main conveying chain suspended from the overhead track, the main conveyor (10) having an inclined leg 45, for conveying the components through the painting station 3 to the drying station 4, the main conveyor (10) further includes a tensioning unit (63) for tensioning the main conveying chain for accommodation thermal expansion thereof. An input conveyor (11) conveys components to an input station (13) where components are manually transferred from a transfer leg (52) of the input conveyor (11) to a first transfer leg (50) of the main conveyor (10). An output conveyor (12) conveys components away from the main conveyor (10), and a receiving leg (53) of the output conveyor (12) passes adjacent an output station (14) for facilitating manual transfer of components from a second transfer leg (51) of the main conveyor (10) to the receiving leg (53) of the output conveyor (12).
Patent GB-2322363-A (GB)
Title: Fuel vapour collection system
Inventor: MUNN MICHAEL
IPC: B60K15/035
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: A system for collecting fuel vapours released during refuelling of vehicles comprises a first fluid conduit 20 communicating between the inlet 16 of a fuel tank 18 and a vapour collection chamber 28, a pump 22 and valve 26 located in the conduit, and control means such as a management unit 10 for controlling the pump and valve. The system may include a one-way valve 24, and a second fluid conduit with a regulating valve 32 and a charcoal filter (40 fig 1) between the chamber 28 and the engine inlet manifold 36. The system may further include sensors 12, 30, 34, 44, 46 which respectively monitor the presence of a filling nozzle or hydrocarbon vapours in the fuel inlet 14, the pressure in the chamber 28, the pressure in the manifold 36, the engine temperature, and the road speed. The system operates the pump during refuelling to collect fuel vapour in the chamber 28, from where it may be fed to the engine inlet if the operating conditions are appropriate.
Patent GB-2322595-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent pad
Inventor: DAVIDSON RODERICK IAIN
IPC: B65D81/26
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: The pad has a core 1 of an air laid web consisting of wood pulp fibre, super-absorbent fibre, and thermoplastic bonding fibre material. The web is laid on a backing such as non-woven polyethylene tissue 2 and is coated with a release layer film 3. The edges 4 of the pad are compressed, typically along a 3mm wide margin 5, with the web being flattened and heat bonded in its compressed state, with the backing and release layers united to it. This compression of the air laid web captivates fibres of the web from escaping from the cut edges. The pad is used in a meat tray, with the release layer uppermost. This avoids the meat sticking to the pad. Blood from the meat can flow around the edges of the pad and pass through the non-woven tissue to be absorbed into the web.
Patent GB-2324839-A (GB)
Title: Seal for rolling bearing
Inventor: UCHIYAMA TAKAHIKO
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: A seal (6) for a rolling bearing comprises a flexible resin portion 9 and a rigid resin portion 10, the rigid resin portion 10 and the flexible resin portion 12 being fusion bonded together into a single integral body in a moulding process. The resin combinations constituting the flexible and rigid portions are selected from the combination of a polyester TPE and a thermoplastic resin, the combination of a polyamide TPE and a polyamide resin, and the combination of a polyolefin TPE and a polyolefin resin.
Patent GB-2321255-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: GRAY ALAN
IPC: B32B15/01
Filed: 1996-11-19
Abstract: A new aluminum alloy containing (in wt.%): 0.2 - 0.5 Fe; 0.7 - 1.2 Si; 1.2 - 1.6 Mn; up to 0.3 Mg; up to 0.5 Cu; up to 0.2 Zn; up to 0.1 Ti is used to make the fins of heat exchangers particularly car radiators. The finstock has high post braze strength and thermal conductivity, and had a sufficiently electronegative potential as to be capable of acting as a sacrificial anode for the heat exchanger tubes. By virtue of the absence of Sn, In and Cr, these heat exchangers can be scrapped and melted for re-use.
Patent GB-2336106-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger support rails
Inventor: GANNER PHILIP ERNEST
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: A support rail 1 for suspending garment hangers during transport has a hanger clamping bar 2 mounted on spring-loaded pins 10 slidably received in apertures 11 in the rail. The bar has a cushioned sleeve 9 and is biassed into contact with the rail by springs 16 located on the pins between the inner surface of the rail and an enlarged head 12 of the pin. A rotary cam 17 is eccentrically mounted on the bar and has a cam surface 19 bearing on the rail. On lifting lever 18 the cam lifts the bar against the bias of the springs whereby the hangers 20 are released.
Patent GB-2325997-A (GB)
Title: USB peripheral microcontroller
Inventor: DUNNIHOO JEFFREY CLAY
IPC: G06F13/36
Filed: 1998-04-16
Abstract: A peripheral microcontroller for providing a high performance USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection to existing peripheral architectures (such as printers and disk drives with existing microcontrollers) and to new peripheral architectures (such as a 4-port USB-to-Ethernet Bridge) includes three units. A Serial Interface Engine (SIE) 60 connects to a USB host or USB hub. A Microcontroller (MCU) Interface Unit 70 connects to one or more peripheral devices such as ISA-like peripherals. A Memory Management Unit (MMU) 80 provides a buffering mechanism between the SIE 60 and MCU Interface Unit 70. Packets received at the MMU 80 from a peripheral for transmission to the USB host and from the USB host for transmission to a peripheral are buffered in a RAM 82. The capacity of the RAM 82 is dynamically allocatable among various USB endpoints and the USB host so that the size of the RAM is minimized. The SIE 60 accesses the packet buffer RAM 82 via a DMA controller 86 in the MMU 80. The MCU Interface Unit 70 accesses the packet buffer RAM 82 via a microcontroller 72 or a DMA controller 74. An arbiter 84 in the MMU 80 enables these multiple masters to access the packet buffer RAM 82. Queues 92,94 are provided for packet-identifying numbers.
Patent GB-2326480-A (GB)
Title: Tachograph with a drawer
Inventor: HUG KLAUS
IPC: G01P1/12
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: In a tachograph, in which a drawer (6) serves as both driving and carrying means for the recording media, the drawer (6) is locked in the recording position. A switch (48) provides a signal to signify that the drawer (6) is locked. A rocker lever (45/52) subjected to spring bias (47) serves to operate this switch (48). A spring loaded bridge member (54) mounts a frusto-conical locking element (53) which is guided over a ramp surface (41, 42) and into a frusto-conical seating (43) in a guide block (39, 40 fig 2) formed at one side of the drawer (6). The locking element (53) is reliably trapped in the seating (43) after sliding over the ramp surface (41, 42) on the guide block (39, 40) and urges the rocker lever (45/52) against the spring force (47) away from the switch (48) to signify the locking of the drawer.
Patent GB-2334407-A (GB)
Title: Interconnecting telephone exchanges
Inventor: PROCTOR RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 1998-08-18
Abstract: In telecommunications system comprising a network of interconnected telephone exchanges (1), a number of adapters (2) provide at least some of the telephone exchanges with a means of communication of traffic via a number of cross-connects (3), e.g. ATM cross-connects. Control of traffic flow between the adapters and the telephone exchanges is implemented according to ISDN User Part (ISUP) protocol, National User Part (NUP) protocol or Q.50 protocol.
Patent GB-2341193-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for abradable and/or scratchable surfaces
Inventor: HYWEL-EVANS DUNCAN
IPC: C09G1/02
Filed: 1998-09-01
Abstract: A polish composition incorporates a material which has substantially the same refractive index as the layer to which the polish composition is to be applied.
Patent GB-2334732-A (GB)
Title: Downhole telemetry system
Inventor: SYMONS JONATHAN
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 1998-09-16
Abstract: A downhole tool 10, 10a, of the well-logging/telemetry/drift/survey type. A downhole apparatus 5,5a employing the tool 10,10a, and a method of surveying a borehole 15,15a using the tool 10,10a is also disclosed. The tool 10, Fig 1 generates a pressure pulse(s) in a fluid contained in the borehole 15, the tool comprising means for measuring a characteristic of the borehole 15, such as inclination, and means for generating a pressure pulse in the fluid representative of the measure characteristic by altering a fluid throughflow area in the borehole 15. The tool has sleeves 105, 110 each having apertures 115, 120 therein. The apertures are aligned or not aligned so that pressure pulses can be produced. Movement of one of the sleeves is by a solenoid controlled by a measuring means. The movement may be via a ratchet mechanism. The outer sleeve may have blades thereon so that fluid flow can produce rotation of the sleeve.
Patent GB-2344397-A (GB)
Title: A fluid door detent for a motor vehicle
Inventor: GRATIEN LAURENT
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 1998-12-02
Abstract: A door detent comprises a leaktight casing (1) containing a fluid, and a piston (3) mounted for pivoting in the casing (1) by a pin (2). The piston (3) divides the casing (1) into two complementary chambers (51, S2) of variable volume and has two opposite directional valves (41, 42) with release thresholds such that a force has to be applied to the door to cause it to move, a valve then opening and fluid passing from one chamber to the other through a restricted duct. The force to continue moving the door is less than that required to start is moving since the pressure difference necessary to hold a valve open reduces after the valve opens. Initial opening and closing of the door is unaffected by the detent, a portion (16) of the casing allowing free flow of fluid around the end of the piston (3).
Patent GB-2334418-A (GB)
Title: Spreader vehicle
Inventor: WEST HARRY
IPC: A01C3/06
Filed: 1999-02-12
Abstract: A spreader vehicle, primarily for agricultural use in broadcasting manure, bedding or fodder, has a body (10) with a discharge opening (24) at the front end of a side wall (22), and a moving floor conveyor (16) progressively shifting bulk in the body forward. Transfer means having two or more toothed cylinders (32), on vertical axes, are all driven in the same direction and with their teeth (34) coacting, and said means extends across the front wall (20) to act on the leading face of the bulk, fragmenting the material and urging it laterally to reach the opening from where it is propelled outwardly by a distributor cylinder (40).
Patent GB-2334908-A (GB)
Title: Method for repetitively generating a sequence of prescribed linear movements of a moveable table in a machine and apparatus therefor
Inventor: SOH SOO NGANG
IPC: B23Q5/027
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for repetitively generating a sequence of prescribed linear movements of a moveable table (31) in a production or factory machine. A moving endless flexible loop (3) is mounted on two end wheels (4, 5), preferably one wheel driven controllably to drive the loop (3). Two releasable gripping mechanisms (13, 14) are attached to the moveable table (31) arranged so that part of the loop passes through each mechanism. The moving loop (3) is gripped, held and then released by mechanisms (13, 14), so moving the table (31) a prescribed distance. By actuating the mechanisms (13, 14) in a predetermined sequence, the table (31), is moved in a prescribed manner to return at the end of the cycle to its original position, and repeating the actuation sequence then repeats the prescribed table movement sequence.
Patent GB-2350774-A (GB)
Title: Antichoke collar for scuba dry or wet suit
Inventor: CLEAVER ADAM
IPC: B63C11/04
Filed: 1999-06-09
Abstract: Dry or wet suits are worn when scuba diving about the neck there is a seal to shop the water entering the suit especially the dry suit because the hood you wear to insulate the head is put on separately. The collar is very tight and uncomfortable when you wear the suit ready for a dive. So the diver generally does not put the suit on fully until he/she is ready to dive then it is a rush and you need another diver in the case of a dry suit to assist you to zip the suit up on the boat which is awkward. Which is where I believe the antichoke collar would benefit the diver the collar would take the pressure from the neck and throat. The diver would feel more happier putting the suit on much earlier which would less rushing before a dive. The collar could be removed just before the dive place then tucking the seal in place ready to dive.
Patent GB-2351445-A (GB)
Title: Detectable golf ball
Inventor: HORNE CHRISTOPHER ANDREW
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 1999-06-26
Abstract: A golf ball with a metallic foil layer 20 encapsulating an inner core 10 before the outer casing 30 is fitted. Preferably the metal layer 20 allows the ball to be detected by a metal detector (see fig.2) and the ball may conform to competition specifications.
Patent GB-2355052-A (GB)
Title: A gas supply arrangement
Inventor: SATZGER GUIDO
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 1999-10-08
Abstract: A gas supply arrangement is suitable for supplying gas to independent cells in an inflatable element, eg an air curtain in a vehicle. The gas supply arrangement incorporates a gas supply duct 5 which has a uniform region and a distortion of the uniform region, preferably in the form of a constriction 25. The constriction 25 may be formed by an annular peripheral groove or two opposed grooves formed in the gas supply duct. The constriction 25 is associated with an aperture 26 formed in the side wall of the duct to enable the flow of gas from the duct. Gas may flow through an upstream aperture (21, figure 2) due to an increase in pressure of gas upstream of the constriction, and may flow through a downstream aperture (23, figure 2) as a consequence of turbulence caused in the gas stream as it flows through the constriction. Various alternative forms of constriction are shown (figures 4 to 11).
Patent GB-2345223-A (GB)
Title: Call charge transferring method in PBX system
Inventor: KIM SEONG-HAN
IPC: H04M15/16
Filed: 1999-11-11
Abstract: A PBX system is described that transfers call charges during call forwarding. On receipt of a call forwarding request from a first extension terminal, the PBX forwards to a second terminal a call connected to the first terminal. If the first terminal requires call charge transfer, the PBX re-allocates to the second terminal the call charge accrued to the first terminal.
Patent GB-2356963-A (GB)
Title: Electronic payment device
Inventor: POULTER GARETH
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: An electronic device such as a card, is attachable to a programmable data source such as a computer with a PCMCIA slot, and enables payment of an amount without transmission of personal data. The device may be associated with a centrally located account, and transactions may be authorised by transmitting a number unique to the device. The device may be password protectable and may not hold any data relating to the owner. The device may include a read-only chip with a sequence of numbers that is also held at the central location with the account balance.
Patent GB-2350131-A (GB)
Title: Transportable prefabricated building elements for rapid assembly
Inventor: FRANZ VIKTOR-MARTIN
IPC: E04B1/344
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: The building elements include a central prism like element (1) and outer elements (2) linked by hinges and are arranged so that in a first, transportable, state (figure 1) they form a cuboid structure of a suitable size to be transported as a standard freight container and in a second, erected, state (figure 4) the outer parts of the roof act to form a roof ridge line (3). The building is erected, without the need for lifting machinery, by pushing each of the outer elements inwardly so that they slide up the sloping faces of the central part, this may be assisted by the use of rails or guides.
Patent HU-T65875-A (HU)
Title: Cosmetic compositions containing hidrophobically modified nonionic polymer and unsaturated quaternary ammonium surfactant
Inventor: COFFINDAFFER TIMOTHY WOODROW
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 1992-01-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle system having a thickening system which comprises a nonionic long-chain alkylated water-soluble polymer and a specific cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant component dispersed in a compatible solvent. The quaternary surfactant component has an iodine value of at least about 15. The quaternary surfactant component is characterized by having a sufficient level of unsaturated C14-C22 alkyl or C14-C22 alkyl amido C2-C6 alkylene radicals such that the average iodine value is at least about 15. These vehicle systems are useful in cosmetic compositions which are used to deliver an active component to the hair or skin. The vehicle systems are particularly useful in hair care compositions, especially rinse-off hair conditioning and styling compositions. In a particular rinse-off hair styling and conditioning composition hereof, the composition contains a vehicle system, as described above, and additionally contains a hair setting agent, a distributing aid, and a mono-long chain, tri-short chain quaternary ammonium surfactant.
Patent HU-T71476-A (HU)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions for inhibition of ldl oxidation and atherosclerosis containing 2-phenyl-3-aroyl-benzothiophene derivatives and process for their preparation
Inventor: ZUCKERMAN STEVEN HAROLD
IPC: A61K31/55
Filed: 1994-12-19
Abstract: The use of a compound having the formula <CHEM>  wherein R<1> and R<3> are independently hydrogen, <CHEM>  or <CHEM>  wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R<2> is selected-from the group consisting of pyrrolidino and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, in the preparation of a medicament useful for inhibiting LDL oxidation.
Patent HU-T74970-A (HU)
Title: Method for making a substituted benzene derivative
Inventor: SPRANGLER LORI ANN
IPC: C07C319/14
Filed: 1995-10-17
Abstract: A method is provided for making a substituted benzene compound which comprises: reacting a 2-substituted benzenesulfonate, or the 2-substituted benzenesulfonate further substituted in the 3,4 or 5-position, with a lithium compound to form an intermediate; and reacting the intermediate with an electrophile to form a 2,6-disubstituted benzenesulfonate or a 2,6-disubstituted benzenesulfonate further substituted in the 3,4 or 5-position.