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Patent GB-2296114-A (GB)
Title: Updating display screens of local and remote workstations
Inventor: ADAMS PAUL STUART
IPC: G09G5/14
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: Two computer workstations are connected together by a communications link 300. One workstation (the local workstation) 100 includes a window which is used to display a copy of what is currently being displayed on the screen of the other (remote) workstation 200. Each time an update is made to the screen of the remote workstation, it must be transmitted to the local workstation. A bounding rectangle for the area of the screen clanged by the update is determined. If the bounding rectangle is greater than a predetermined size, then a first packet is transmitted from the remote workstation to the local workstation, prior to the transmission of the actual update data itself. This first packet indicates the bounding rectangle. The local workstation responds to the first packet by greying (shading) the corresponding region of the window which contains the copy of the remote screen, thereby indicating to a user of the local screen that an update is imminent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284710-A (GB)
Title: Fabricating a metal electrode of a semiconductor device
Inventor: KIM SANGSOO
IPC: H01L21/60
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: A method of fabricating a metal electrode of a semiconductor device comprises the steps of: forming a first metal layer (20), which is anodizable, to a first predetermined thickness on a substrate (10); forming and patterning a second metal layer (21), which is not anodizable, to a second predetermined thickness so as to act as a mask on said first metal layer (20); depositing a third metal layer (22), that is anodizable, to a third predetermined thickness and having a nonflat surface; and flattening the surface of the third layer by anodic oxidation of the first and third layers using the second layer as a mask. The first layer 20 is of Ta or Al and the second layer 21 is of Cu or Cr. The device may be a thin film transistor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297579-A (GB)
Title: A buckle having a spring biased automatic anchoring member
Inventor: LEE I-CHEN
IPC: A44B11/14
Filed: 1995-02-03
Abstract: A buckle for a belt comprises a panel 10 having two projected walls 11, 12, an anchoring member 20 having a saw-toothed portion 21, a spring 40 having two ends 41, 42, and a fixing member 50 having a passage 51 therein. The anchoring member 20 is pivoted at one edge of the panel through each hole 13 of the projected walls 11, 12 by a first rod 30 and the spring 40. A belt 60 when pushed through a gap rotates the anchoring member 20 against the action of spring 40. When the pushing of the belt 60 has stopped the anchoring member is automatically pivoted in the opposite direction and the saw-toothed portion 21 abuts against the panel 10 thereby securing the belt 60. The belt 60 may be released by pushing the anchoring member 21 towards the panel 10. The fixing member 50 is pivoted at the other edge of the panel through each hole 14 of the projected walls 11, 12 by a second rod 31.
Patent GB-2298466-A (GB)
Title: Weldable pipe fittings and methods of forming the same
Inventor: BEECHEY ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: F16L47/03
Filed: 1995-03-02
Abstract: The invention provides a weldable plastics pipe fitting in which a groove, at least the majority of which is helical or spiral, is disposed in or on a fusion wall 19 of the fitting, from an outer part to an inner part thereof and an electrical heating wire 17,23 is located within the groove and connected at each end to an input/output terminal 18,22, wherein a lead-in portion of the groove is disposed entering from the outer part of the fitting to the inner part, and a lead-in portion 17 of the electrical wire located therein is buried beneath the surface of the fusion wall 19 throughout at least the majority of its length at a depth which at its least is substantially more than the diameter of the heating wire, and wherein a helical or spiral portion 23 of the groove continuing from the lead-in portion thereof runs from the inner part of the fitting to the outer part, the heating wire laid therein being located such as to be at or adjacent the surface of the fusion wall 19 of the fitting, the terminals 18,22 for each end of the heating wire being disposed on the fitting at or adjacent the outer part thereof, and the helical or spiral portion of the groove, and the wire disposed therein, overlying the lead-in portion of the wire 17 and the groove.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287366-A (GB)
Title: Cable terminations
Inventor: WILLIAMS GWYN
IPC: H01R9/11
Filed: 1995-03-03
Abstract: A cable termination comprises a body (1) of electrically insulating material having a pair of opposite major faces (2, 3) and a plurality of tubular metal bushes (8 - 11) embedded in the body so as to be exposed to both those faces for the passage of terminal bolts or the like. The end of a multicore cable (12) is embedded in the body and each of its cores is electrically connected within the body to a respective one of the bushes. The body (1) is flexible in a direction transverse to its major faces but resistant to bending in any other direction. The termination can be applied to equipment having terminal bolts (18, 19) in two or more planes with minimal risk of error, even in the difficult conditions typical of railway installation and maintenance work. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299264-A (GB)
Title: A toothbrush to reduce tooth abrasion and improve efficiency
Inventor: GATHANI NARESH
IPC: A46B7/06
Filed: 1995-03-27
Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a head 2, elevated from the main body 1 by a suspension 4 which has spring - like action. The suspension 4 is connected to the bristled head by a rotational joint made by the suspension end 5 and the joint socket 6. The suspension 4 allows stress relief during brushing by cushioning the bristled head 2 and the rotational joint made of suspension end 5 and joint socket 6 allows further stress relief by allowing rotation of the bristled head 2 in relation to the main body 1. This also improves access to all teeth resulting in more efficient plaque removal. The bristles 3 are between 4.0 mm and 8.0 mm. These shorter bristles allow the use of much smaller diameter bristles compared to current bristles. This facilitates access to tight spaces between teeth.
Patent GB-2289706-A (GB)
Title: Method for installing a gravel pack completion in a well
Inventor: JONES LLOYD GARNER
IPC: E21B33/138
Filed: 1994-01-24
Abstract: A method of completing a well which includes the installation of a gravel pack completion adjacent a formation in the well. A fluid-loss agent is flowed into the well to form a barrier to flow into and out of the formation prior to the installation of the gravel pack. A screen is then lowered into the well and is positioned adjacent the formation. A gravel slurry which includes a removal agent is flowed into the well to deposit gravel. The removal agent contacts and dissolves or disintegrates the flow barrier to thereby open flow to the formation during the placement of the gravel.
Patent GB-2291505-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for monitoring the electrical activity of a heart
Inventor: CHATFIELD TREVOR SIDNEY
IPC: A61B5/0408
Filed: 1995-07-17
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for monitoring the electrical activity of a heart in a living human or animal body 15 comprising a chest-worn contractible support means 1, electrically conducting contact means 2 attached to or forming part of the support means which are brought to bear against the surface of the skin of the chest by contraction of the support means to pick up electrical signals generated by the heart of the body, an electrocardiogram display and/or recording unit 7, and electrical connection means 6 for electrically connecting the contact means to the unit to produce from the heart generated electrical signals picked up by the contact means from the skin surface an electrocardiogram display and/or record of the electrical activity of the heart. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306103-A (GB)
Title: Base plate for solid fuel barbecue
Inventor: AMBLER KEITH SAMUEL
IPC: B21D13/02
Filed: 1995-10-13
Abstract: A solid fuel barbecuing base plate 2 incorporates a plurality of raised areas operable to support items of solid fuel placed thereon in such a manner as to allow air flow beneath the solid fuel. Advantageously, the provision of raised areas dispenses with the necessity to use a grate to support the solid fuel above the base plate thus causing a reduction in manufacturing costs. Preferably, the plurality of raised areas are formed by a series of substantially parallel ridges which, typically, extend from one edge of the base plate to the opposing edge. The parallel ridges act as ribs to strengthen the base plate by increasing resistance to the type of warping which would be expected if the ridges were absent. A press together with the pressing method are also described.
Patent GB-2307461-A (GB)
Title: Flow control method and device to prevent refilling of containers
Inventor: VAN DEN BROEK LUC
IPC: B65D49/00
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: A flow control method and device 11 to permit the ready flow of liquid out of a container 30 while inhibiting the flow of liquid back into the container, characterised by the provision of two paths 15, 16 in an outlet device 11, the first path 15 is of a diameter D and a length L, the second path 16 is of a diameter d and a length l. The relationship between the paths is such that the first path 15 is of a diameter and length to provide a ready flow of liquid from the container, in a dispensing mode, utilising the second path 16 to allow entry of air back into the container. However, should the container 30 with device 11 be immersed in a liquid in order to refill it, there is presented a high resistance to the ingress of liquid by the first path due to the extremely slow displacement of air from the second path. The first path 15 may incorporate at least one change in direction in passing from the interior of the container to the outside in order to resist the insertion into the container of any fluid supply tube.
Patent GB-2296740-A (GB)
Title: Locating and locking device
Inventor: PENNY GRAHAM HIEGHTON
IPC: E05B15/00
Filed: 1995-12-13
Abstract: The invention which is the subject of the application relates to an improved locating and locking device for use to maintain window sashes or doors, hereinafter referred to as sashes, in a closed position relative to a surrounding frame. Conventional locking devices of one type include the provision of a locating protrusion which is locatable in a slot in a keep mounted on the frame when the sash is brought to a closed position by sliding the protrusion into the slot. The current invention provides at least one set of locating protrusions 18, 20 which allow the sash to be located in more than one plane thereby preventing the locating protrusions and/or sash from being manipulated to remove the protrusion and open the sash and thereby increase the security over conventional devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296180-A (GB)
Title: Enveloping wrap for the hair
Inventor: PARRY MARION KATHLEEN
IPC: A42B1/04
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A wrap for a head of long hair is formed as a pouch by two elongate towelling sheet-sections 1 and 2 of tapering crescent shape that are stitched together along an outwardly-curving seam 3. An open-mouth cap portion 6 receives the crown of the head, and a fillet 10 stitched between inwardly-curved elasticated edges 4 of the sheet-sections 1 and 2 defines a pocket 11 for receiving and enveloping the hair within a lower tail portion 7 of the pouch. The tail portion 7 is wound upon itself to twist the enveloped hair tightly within the wrap, and then folded over the cap portion 6 for retention there using an elastic loop 12. The mouth of the pocket 11 may be closed up onto the hair using a draw string (17, Fig 4), and closed from use using a press-stud fastening (14, 16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296193-A (GB)
Title: Stackable flosser
Inventor: HART ADRIAN
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 1994-09-01
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a flosser-type tooth cleaning device (1) comprised of a handle (2), a holder (7) affixed to an end of the handle (2) comprised of two protruding arm members (8, 8') positioned at least parallel to each other, and a strand of dental floss (9) which is drawn between the arms (8, 8') and anchored at the distal end (21, 21') of each arm, wherein several tooth cleaning devices may be nonpermanently held together forming an interlocking stack (11). The flossers of the present invention may be held nonpermanently in a stacked configuration by way of a friction fit or a snap lock mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2313893-A (GB)
Title: Retaining a bolt with a paper washer during motor vehicle assembly
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANDREW JAMES
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 1996-06-08
Abstract: A bolt 14 is retained during a "stuff-up" operation in motor vehicle assembly by a washer 26 of paper or card. The bolt 14 is passed upwards through a hole 12 in a sub-frame 10 to be assembled so that a portion 18 of the bolt projects out of the hole. The washer 26 is fitted on to the projecting portion 18 of the bolt 14. The washer 26 grips the projecting portion 18 to prevent the bolt 14 sliding through the hole 12 under its own weight. The bolt 14 is used to fasten the sub-frame 10 to a body 20 of the motor vehicle with the washer 26 left in place.
Patent GB-2314203-A (GB)
Title: Auto-stereoscopic display device and system
Inventor: BEETESON JOHN
IPC: H04N13/243
Filed: 1996-06-15
Abstract: An auto-stereoscopic display device comprises a plane viewing screen 90 a plane cathode 20, and a plane permanent magnet 60. A two dimensional array of rows and columns of channels 70 extends between opposite poles of the magnet for receiving electrons from the cathode. A phosphor layer 95 is disposed between the screen and the magnet and having a plurality of pixels each corresponding to a different channel. Grid electrode means 40 is disposed between the cathode and the magnet for selectively controlling flow of electrons from the cathode through each channel to the corresponding pixel in response to input video data. Deflection anode means 50 is disposed on the side of the magnet remote from the cathode for sequentially deflecting, orthogonally to the columns, each electron beam to different parts of the corresponding pixel in response to an input video clock signal. A lenticular lens array 260 is disposed between the phosphor layer and the screen and having a plurality of cylindrical lenses each corresponding to a different column of pixels. Such a display device may be used in a 16 view stereoscopic system, and may incorporate an interpolater if the device is supplied with fewer views from a video source.
Patent GB-2302356-A (GB)
Title: Launchable Offshore Structure
Inventor: FERGUSON MURRAY CHARLES
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: An offshore structure comprising at least three feet 15 adapted to rest on the seabed 12, and a column 10 arranged to extend vertically upward from a position on or within the planform defined by the feet to a position above sea level 14 when the structure is installed offshore, wherein the feet 15 are connected to the column 10 by a bracing arrangement 11, 17 including at least two members 11a, 11b forming or incorporating mutually parallel launch rails which do not extend to positions above sea level when the structure is installed offshore.
Patent GB-2316001-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling device
Inventor: HAWLEY ANTHONY ARTHUR
IPC: A45D8/00
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: A hair-styling device includes two combs 4 joined by two or more material ties 2 releasably connected to their spines by complementary engaging means 5 such as snap connectors or openings which receive protrusions on the ends of the ties. There may be three equi-spaced tied which may be elastic. The teeth 3 of the combs may be curved.
Patent GB-2316289-A (GB)
Title: Dust binding agent applicator
Inventor: OSMAN SARA PHYLISS LOUISE
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 1996-08-24
Abstract: An applicator for applying a dust binding agent to livestock in an animal building comprises a binding agent reservoir having a layer of absorbent material 8 to accept and retain for release, binding agent. This reservoir may be restocked by direct injection of binding agent or through a trickle feed supply 9 connected to the layer 8. A flexible transfer means 10 is co-operable with the reservoir 8 to automatically transfer dust binding agent therefrom and on to the bodies of livestock during their contact with the transfer means 10. A support element 12 is provided to maintain the transfer means 10 at a predetermined location within an animal building. The applicator may be in the form of a pest (fig.4). The binding agent may be (rapeseed) oil based.
Patent GB-2306401-A (GB)
Title: Ink tank cartridge for a printer
Inventor: SHINADA SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1995-09-18
Abstract: An ink tank cartridge for an ink-jet type recording apparatus is disclosed, the ink tank cartridge (see Fig.2) is provided with internal projections (516a,516b,Fig.2), the length of the projections (516a,Fig.2) directly opposed to an ink supply port (513,Fig.2) being greater than that of projections (516b,Fig.2) not directly opposed to the ink supply port (513,Fig.2) so as to cause greater compression of an ink-containing porous member (520,Fig.2) in the vicinity of the ink supply port (513,Fig.2). In another aspect (see Fig.2), the ink tank cartridge is provided with a termination within the cartridge having an enlarged internal bore (523,Fig.2) compared with a communication hole (519,Fig.2) passing through a partition wall (510,Fig.2). In another aspect (see Fig.9), the ink tank cartridge is provided with two chambers (511,512,Fig.9), a partition wall (510,Fig.9) formed with a communicating hole (519,Fig.9) disposed between the chambers (511,512,Fig.9), and an ink supply port (not shown) projecting into the cartridge and terminating at a height which is above the highest extreme of the communicating hole (519,Fig.9). In a still further aspect (see Fig.2), the ink tank cartridge has an ink supply port (513,Fig.3) with a funnel-shaped packing member (530,Fig.2) having a tapered borer (532,Fig.2) for receiving an ink supply needle of an ink recording apparatus and resiliently abutting there against so as to form a seal.
Patent GB-2307937-A (GB)
Title: Security device for windows having components mounted on the wing and the frame which cooperate during opening in an abnormal path to impede a prising attack
Inventor: ROBINSON DAVID
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1996-11-27
Abstract: If a jemmy or crowbar is introduced between the flange 11 of the window unit 1 and surface 13 of the frame unit 3 and a prising attack is applied, the nature of the movement does not mirror that of normal opening. Instead the window unit 1 moves outward relative to the frame 3 much more abruptly. The absence of the lateral movement causes the upturned portion 40 of the device 22 on the window to engage with the corresponding upturned portion 30 provided on the device 20 attached to the frame unit 3. As a consequence these two elements contact one another and interlock impeding further opening.
Patent GB-2320595-A (GB)
Title: Network access control
Inventor: BRENNER JOHN BERNARD
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 1996-12-21
Abstract: User access to an information network, such as the Internet, is controlled so that predetermined access is prevented in such a manner that the control is not easily circumvented. A user interacts with the network via a respective PC terminal (1) which is physically separated from but operatively connectible to a virtual PC (3) included in a PC server (2). The network accessing software (browser) 4 is provided at the virtual PC (3). A control gateway (6) disposed in the communication path between the virtual PC (3) and the network is controlled in order to prevent predetermined access to the network. A supervisor of the user is able to set the prevented access via a respective terminal (7) upon provision of predetermined credentials, passwords etc.
Patent GB-2321380-A (GB)
Title: Internally heated birdbath
Inventor: CACKETT ALFRED EDWARD
IPC: A01K45/00
Filed: 1997-01-22
Abstract: An internally heated bird bath is heated through a pedestal which has an opening for a heater to be inserted.
Patent GB-2325397-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic curtain support rod
Inventor: GREY REVILLE ERNEST GEORGE
IPC: F16B7/14
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: An adjustable spring-loaded telescopic curtain support rod has a locking mechanism for fixing the rod at a desired length comprising an internal split bush whose two halves form a threaded central opening and having grooves which mount two O-rings so as to engage the walls of one of the rod components. A tapered threaded shaft engages the bush opening, rotation of which causes expansion or contraction of the bush so that it grips or is released from the walls.
Patent GB-2315136-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mirror control network and dynamically interactive mirror system
Inventor: O'FARRELL DESMOND J
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: A vehicle rear vision system 16 includes at least two rearview assemblies 18,20 each having an image transfer device e.g. a mirror transferring images rearwardly of the vehicle 15 in order to be observable by a driver. A rear vision communication system 22 is provided to effect communication between the rearview assemblies 18,20. The rear vision communication system 22 also includes a communication link 28 with the vehicle multiplex communication network 30. The vehicle rear vision system 22 may include an interactive dynamic position control, which repositions each mirror in the system in response to a change in the position of one mirror in a manner which allows the mirror aim to track a driver's eye position.
Patent GB-2312291-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for analyzing surface impurities of minute area
Inventor: TABUSE KAZUHIKO
IPC: G01N23/225
Filed: 1996-11-21
Abstract: A method of analysis for determining surface impurities of a minute area. The analysis method comprises the step of irradiating a minute area with an accelerated electron beam to desorb organic molecules, and subjecting them to mass analysis, wherein the beam acceleration voltage is such that it is sufficient to cause ESD.
Patent GB-2317434-A (GB)
Title: Antivibration bush
Inventor: HIKOSAKA MICHIHARU
IPC: B29K21/00
Filed: 1997-09-16
Abstract: An antivibration bush comprises an inner metal tube 10, a tubular rubber main body 21, and spaced annular rubber flange portions 22 at one or both ends of the tube 10. The elastic flange portions are of self-lubricating rubber having a lower friction coefficient than body 21. The bush is completed by a press-fit outer metal tube 40. The low-friction flanges reduce stick-slip noise.
Patent GB-2329319-A (GB)
Title: Suction band for a cigarette making machine.
Inventor: STEWART DAVID BRUCE
IPC: A24C5/18
Filed: 1997-09-23
Abstract: A suction band, for use in a cigarette making machine for conveying a cigarette filler stream, comprising a tape of heat-softenable plastics material wound so as to produce a multi-layer endless band and having perforations of which the edges of the adjacent perforations in adjacent tape layers are welded or fused together so as to join together the tape layers to form a cohesive perforated band.
Patent GB-2330961-A (GB)
Title: Automatic gain control in mobile phone using speech detection
Inventor: HOROS JACEK ANDRZEJ
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 1997-11-04
Abstract: A gain controller for a telephone includes a signal strength calculator for determining the gain to be set and a speech activity detector. If the speech level falls below a predetermined threshold the gain is set to a predetermined level, which may for example be the last gain value set before the speech level fell below the predetermined level. The control may be in the speaker or receiver of the telephone and may be feedforward.