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Patent GB-2292226-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the build-up of deposits in a manufacturing plant
Inventor: MERCUSOT MICHEL
IPC: G01G3/16
Filed: 1994-08-02
Abstract: A sensor for detecting the build up of deposits in plant, for example a paper-making installation, comprises an elongate probe 30 mounted on a mounting body 31 by way of at least one strain gauge. The strain gauges may be mounted on leaf springs 45, 45' and measure the static bending moment in the probe 30 or strain gauges may be used to monitor changes in the frequency of natural vibration of the probe 30 (Fig. 4). The measured change in mass of the probe provides an indication of the amount of deposit in the part of the plant in which it is placed and this signal can be used to control the application of a deposit-controlling composition. An optional further sensor can be provided to assess the nature of the deposit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283744-A (GB)
Title: Diaminoxanthenes
Inventor: HAUGLAND RICHARD P
IPC: C07D311/82
Filed: 1994-10-13
Abstract: The dyes of the present invention are fluorescent substituted 3',6'-diaminoxanthenes and their reduced analogs 3',6'-diaminodihydroxanthenes, which are oxidized to the fluorescent form of the dye in situ. In their oxidized form, the dyes selectively localize within mitochondria. The dyes of the present invention include an alkylating group that is covalently attached that allows their retention in mitochondria even after cell death, fixation, and permeabilization.
Patent GB-2287674-A (GB)
Title: Safety paper for use against the duplication and/or fraudulent modification of security documents.
Inventor: PINEDO CRESPO JOSE LUIS
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 1994-12-19
Abstract: Security paper for use against the duplication and/or fraudulent manipulation of security documents made up of three layers: a central layer (2) of P.V.C., vinyl polyester or vegetable material and two external layers (3) of kaolin or gypsum stuck to the surfaces of the central layer which acts as a support and, preferably, is thicker than the layers of kaolin. On the surfaces of the support layer are printed and stuck regular and/or irregular zones (4) of marking material that are covered by the surface layers. Visible fibres (5) may or may not be deposited, luminous or otherwise. The marking material may be visible or non-visible to ordinary eyesight, and may or may not be luminescent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298287-A (GB)
Title: Bragg reflective grating creation in optical fibres
Inventor: BAKER STEPHEN ROSS
Filed: 1995-02-25
Abstract: A Bragg reflective grating with improved circular symmetry is generated in a length 11 of optical fibre by rotating the fibre about its axis while the grating is being created by lateral irradiation. The fibre 11 may be held between two chucks 12 of a precision lathes that are synchronously driven. Shown are argon ion laser 13, telescope 14, aperture 15, mirror 16, stepper drive 18, cylindrical lens 17 and phase grating 10.
Patent GB-2285870-A (GB)
Title: Differential current sensing circuit
Inventor: HALONEN KARI
IPC: G01R19/00
Filed: 1993-10-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a differential current sensing circuit for monitoring a current difference between a first (1) and second (2) conductor, comprising at least two series resistors (RS1, RS2) provided in the first (1) and the second (2) conductor, respectively. The current sensing circuit according to the invention comprises one or more current conveyors (CC1, CC2) provided between the first (1) and the second (2) conductor for determining a difference of potential between the first (1) and the second (2) conductor and converting said difference of potential into a current. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299924-A (GB)
Title: Grooming implement
Inventor: WARD RICHARD KENNETH
IPC: A45D24/42
Filed: 1995-04-19
Abstract: A grooming implement for animals comprises a comb 10, having a plurality of parallel teeth 11, and an adjustable rubber block 30 which may slide on the teeth for cleaning. Ridges (33 in fig 5) on the block aid removal of hair, and provide a massaging action.
Patent GB-2302716-A (GB)
Title: A machine guard having lockable ball bearing means
Inventor: LOMAX KENNETH
IPC: F16P1/02
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: A machine guard, eg for a drilling or milling machine, comprises a mounting ring 11 which is movably mounted onto a non-rotatable part, eg the barrel of a drilling machine. Mounting ring 11 includes ball bearings 51, positioned in locking bores 52, which are forced against the barrel by tightening, eg with a screw driver or Allen key, locking screw 54, thereby securing the ring 11 against movement. Ball bearings 51 are biased by spring 53 which allows the ring 11 to rotate about the barrel when the screws 54 are released. The guard further comprises an axially moveable sleeve that by sliding relative to a tubular part makes visible a tool mounted in the machine.
Patent GB-2291828-A (GB)
Title: Stapler
Inventor: HELD JOHANNES
IPC: B27F7/38
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: The stapler comprises a magazine, a channel member for staples, the channel member being guided in the magazine and lockable at one end of it in a retracted setting in the magazine and release device to unlock the channel member. It also has a resilient spring to urge the channel member when unlocked out of the magazine. It has a damper arranged in the region of the one end of the channel member to reduce the speed of movement of the member out of the magazine. The damper comprises a brake roller mounted in the channel member. The roller is mounted in a respective groove in each side flange of the channel member.
Patent GB-2293219-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for emergency running of an electro-hydraulically controlled change- speed gearing
Inventor: WAGNER GERHARD
IPC: F16H61/02
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: The arrangement has at least two ratio selector actuators 8, 9, 10 each subjectable to system pressure by a respective directional selector valve KS12, KS23, KS34 each being switchable by an associated electromagnetic control valve MV12, MV23, MV34, a manual range selector valve 25, and an emergency running control valve SS-H-K3/B2 having a port exposed to system pressure and a port connected directly to a selector actuator and having a self-retention position (i.e. in which the valve is retained on systems failure). As a result, in the case of failure of the electronic control unit of the gearing, a specified forward gear II can be selected, after the vehicle has come to rest but with the engine still running, by manually moving a range selector valve into a P position and back into a ID position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304837-A (GB)
Title: A disc brake caliper arrangement
Inventor: TATE JONATHAN PAUL
IPC: F16D55/228
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: A disc brake caliper arrangement comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced calipers 11 to apply a braking force to an associated disc 17. Each caliper comprises first and second body portions 13, 14, the first body portion of each caliper being fixed to a support structure, and the second body portions of the calipers being inter-connected by a connection means such as tension rods 18 or a plate (19, Figure 3) to reduce the separation of the second body portions when the brake is applied. The caliper arrangement is designed to be mounted on either side of a vehicle and to operate with the disc rotation in a primary direction relative to the calipers, and to this end each of the formations 13A, 14A can be used to attach the caliper to the support structure and to the connections means.
Patent GB-2300932-A (GB)
Title: Phase grating mask for making Bragg gratings in optical waveguides
Inventor: BYRON KEVIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G03F1/00
Filed: 1996-05-13
Abstract: A phase grating mask 30, 63 is placed in-contact or near contact with an optical waveguide 20, eg. an optical fibre to make a blazed grating in the waveguide. A band of grating elements 32, 62 are defined across a surface of the mask such that in the plane of the surface each element is formed at a predetermined blaze angle * small Greek theta *B to a central longitudinal axis 31, 61 of the band. The grating is made by aligning the waveguide with the axis of the band and irradiating the phase mask. Gratings may be formed in a single step, or in several steps by moving the mask relative to the waveguide after each irradiation. The mask may be formed on a substrate by electron beam lithography.
Patent GB-2303214-A (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing unit with a rotating speed sensor
Inventor: OUCHI HIDEO
IPC: G01P3/488
Filed: 1996-07-05
Abstract: In a rolling bearing unit with a rotary speed sensor and comprising a stationary (outer) ring 114 and a rotating (inner) ring or ring assembly 103,104 with rolling elements 113 in raceways provided on the respective rings, and a tonewheel 117 attached to the rotating ring assembly so that magnetic variations on a radial portion 119 of the tonewheel cooperate with an axially facing pick-up carried by a cover 121 attached to the stationary ring 114, a first seal ring 130 is provided in the space between the radial portion of the tonewheel and the adjacent rolling elements to seal the gap between the inner and outer rings, and a second seal ring 133 is provided, having a base portion fixed to the inner edge of the cover 121 and a tip portion intended to make sliding contact with a member provided axially adjacent the bearing unit and rotating with the rotating ring, e.g. a constant velocity joint 106. A harness 129 is used to take out a speed signal from the pick-up. In an alternative embodiment, the harness (27, Fig. 1) is taken out circumferentially in a cover portion (42) which is of reduced axial length, in order to prevent interference betwen the harness and a constant velocity joint (28).
Patent GB-2306113-A (GB)
Title: Ear piercing apparatus
Inventor: MANN SAMUEL J
IPC: A44C7/00
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: An unitary ear piercing cartridge assembly 30 comprises an earring 55 and clutch 63; earring retaining means 40 and clutch retaining means 60 with a floor 32 therebetween having a clamp 36 thereon. Compression of the piercing instrument actuator 74 drives the spring-biased plunger 86 to move clamp 36 forward to hold an earlobe fast. Push rod 88 drives against a hinged 51 bullet cartridge 47 to eject an earring 55 therefrom. Bullet cartridge 47 is then drawn back into the cartridge 30 by a retraction means 92. A spring 102 compensates for pressure exerted on the push rod 102 thereby permitting the use of earrings having different lengths. Push rod 88 is aligned with a second bullet in a symmetrically structured cartridge/instrument arrangement by manipulation of knob 136 to rotate the plunger housing assembly 76. The unitary cartridge is disposed of by pressing ejection means 200.
Patent GB-2309873-A (GB)
Title: Method of mapping a source pixel image to a destination pixel space
Inventor: JENSEN PHILIP E
IPC: G06T3/00
Filed: 1997-01-03
Abstract: A method for mapping a source pixel image to a destination pixel space (16) enables all destination pixels within boundaries of the source image (14) to be rendered in a single pass. The method first derives source image edge intersection coordinate values (46,50) in the destination pixel space (16), for both a primary edge (54) and a secondary edge (56) of the source pixel image (14). One of the source coordinate values is selected as a starting coordinate (46). The method next determines a first occurring line of destination pixels (70,72,74) in a direction along a major axis from the starting coordinate (46). Clip points (76,78) are derived at intersections of the first occurring line of destination pixels (70,72,74) and the primary and secondary edges (54,56) of the source data. The same action is performed with respect to a next occurring line of destination pixels (80,86,88). A display value is then assigned to each pixel in a first minor direction along the first occurring line of destination pixels (70,72,74) until a next destination pixel exceeds a clip point. A display value is then assigned to a pixel along the next occurring line of destination pixels (80,86,88) which falls within the clip points (82,84) previously derived for the next occurring line (80,86,88). A display value is assigned to each pixel in a second minor direction along the next occurring line (80,86,88) until a next destination pixel exceeds a clip point (82,84). The process is repeated for each next occurring line of pixels falling within bounds of the source pixel image, with the minor direction reversing at each next occurring line of destination pixels. The procedure terminates when no further destination pixels are available for rendering.
Patent GB-2322761-A (GB)
Title: A method for selecting virtual channels for the transmission of data packets over an ATM network
Inventor: CASEY DONAL
IPC: H04L12/743
Filed: 1997-01-17
Abstract: An Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network is disclosed for interconnecting a plurality of Emulated Local Area Networks (ELANs). Data packets for transmission over the ATM network are carried on virtual channels. The destination address and priority of each data packet is used to access a look-up table 14 and associated pointer tables 151,152 in order to determine the appropriate virtual channel number for the transmission.
Patent GB-2321259-A (GB)
Title: Structural members
Inventor: ST QUINTON DAVID
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 1997-01-18
Abstract: An elongate structural member comprising an elongate body part of tubular shape of, polygonal cross-section, made of sheet metal which has been cold formed to provide said tubular shape with at least a pair of adjacent edges of the sheet metal being connected together, wherein said pair of adjacent edges are disposed at or adjacent a corner of the tubular shape at which first and second sides, terminating in said adjacent edges, converge to provide a salient angle therebetween and are joined together by a first projecting part (31) of said first side which overlaps said second side and a second projecting part (35) of said second side which overlaps said first side.
Patent GB-2304668-A (GB)
Title: A winch assembly
Inventor: WHITLEY PETER ANTHONY
IPC: B66D1/36
Filed: 1996-05-22
Abstract: A winch assembly includes a winch (2) comprising a housing (8), a roller (14) mounted in the housing (8) for rotation, means (19) for restricting rotation of the roller (14) at least in one rotational direction. A working line (6) is wrapped around the roller (14) at least twice, the winch housing (8) being open at its sides to enable the working line (6) to pass onto the circumferential surface of the roller (14) and closed at its top and bottom. The space between the circumferential surface of the roller (14) and the adjacent internal surface of the housing (8) at its top and bottom being small enough to prevent one turn of the working line (6) overriding another turn.
Patent GB-2311288-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal pentafluorosulfanyl compounds
Inventor: HAWKINS DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A01N43/80
Filed: 1997-02-26
Abstract: Compounds of formulae (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic):  ```in which the various symbols are as defined in the description, and salts and metal complexes thereof are useful as herbicides. Certain intermediates are also novel compounds.
Patent GB-2311106-A (GB)
Title: Engine speed control during automatically-controlled gear shifts in a transmission
Inventor: SALECKER MICHAEL
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 1997-03-14
Abstract: In a vehicle drive train comprising an engine, a disengageable clutch or other coupling and a variable-ratio gearbox, the engine speed is reduced in response to at least one initial stage 201 of automated shifting of said transmission into a selected gear and is increased during a next-following stage 202 of automated shifting of said transmission into said selected gear. The engine speed may be controlled to be in synchronism with the speed at of the input shaft of the gearbox. Gearshifting may be manually or automatically initiated.
Patent GB-2320791-A (GB)
Title: Method of reproducing audio signals and audio player
Inventor: TANAKA SHIN
IPC: G10L21/04
Filed: 1997-04-08
Abstract: In a method of reproducing audio signals, audio reproducing speed can be changed without changing tone and quality of audio signals. Audio signals are filtered to extract basic audio signals (d). Zero-cross points (D) in the basic audio signals (d) are detected. The original audio signals (a) are divided into a plurality of frames on the basis of the Zero-cross points (D) on a time axis. The frames (C1, C2,....) are thinned out, and the original audio signals (a) are reproduced as voice on the basis of the frames left so as to accelerate reproducing speed. On the other hand, the original audio signals (a) are reproduced by repeating the frame (C1, C2,....) so as to make reproducing speed slower.
Patent GB-2313233-A (GB)
Title: CMOS transistor and manufacturing method therefor
Inventor: PARK YOUNG-HOON
IPC: H01L27/092
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: A CMOS transistor, e.g of LDD type, includes a semiconductor substrate (100) having an N well (56) and a P well (54); an NMOS and a PMOS transistor, each of which having a gate (60;62) on the semiconductor substrate and source/drains (64, 70, 74) on both sides of the gate; a plurality of contact holes on the source/drains of the NMOS and PMOS transistors, for connecting the source/drains and wiring layers (82), and an impurity region (80) in at least one of the source/drain of the NMOS and PMOS transistors, which is self-aligned with the contact hole thereon, having the opposite conductivity to that of the source/drain. The impurity region (80) shields the source/drain (64,70) of one transistor from the well (56) in which the other transistor is formed so that the effect of thermal diffusion of impurities is prevented.
Patent GB-2315008-A (GB)
Title: A method of baking bread products
Inventor: BIRCHALL PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: A21D8/04
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: A method of baking bread products comprises the steps of preparing a pre-ferment consisting of flour, water and distillers yeast, mixing this pre-ferment with dough, forming individual dough pieces, and subjecting the dough pieces to a proofing environment. The dough pieces are then partially baked in conditions arranged to structure the product and to initiate crust formation without completing said formation, and, after a delay, the part-baked dough pieces are finally baked. The incorporation of distillers yeast into the pre-ferment results in a product which remains fresh for a substantial period, typically up to 72 hours, after completion of the baking process.
Patent GB-2328548-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal visual display device
Inventor: CHILD JOHN
IPC: G10L25/48
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: An audio signal visual display device for random access editing, comprises apparatus for sampling the audio signal and filtering to divide the sampled signal into a plurality of frequency ranges. The power spectra of the audio signal in each of the plurality of frequency ranges are analyzed and the power spectra corresponding to each of the frequency ranges are mapped to a display to provide a visual, colour representation of the sampled frequencies and amplitudes of the audio signal. The device has particular applicability for editing at slow speeds or statically.
Patent GB-2316858-A (GB)
Title: Watering can with valve to control liquid discharge
Inventor: BONE PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: A01G25/14
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: A watering can has a main body 10 and a spout 11 projecting away therefrom. A valve 15 is provided at the free end of the spout and is operable by depressing a button 19 provided adjacent a handle 13 of the main body. The valve is connected to the button by means of a substantially rigid link to give direct control over the opening of the valve. A spring is arranged to bias the valve to its closed position.
Patent GB-2318596-A (GB)
Title: Insulated panel for use in wall, floor or roof structures
Inventor: WILSON JAMES
IPC: E04B2/70
Filed: 1997-10-09
Abstract: A building panel (1) comprises two facing sheets (10,11), preferably of a wood composite material. The facing sheets (10,11) are connected by side edge members (12,13) and top and bottom edge members (14,15) to define an enclosed interior space (16). The interior space (16) is preferably filled with a solidified foam material which has a closed cell structure, thus preventing spread of moisture between the face panels. The foam material also adheres to and supports the facing sheets (10,11) and the edge members (12,13,14,15) adding structural strength to the panel. The face members preferably extend beyond the edge members to form u-shaped channels around the edges of the panel. By providing a tongue member (17) along one side of the panel a male connection part for fitting into a side channel of an adjacent panel can be provided. The channels can also be used to receive a guide member so that, in use, panels can be slid into position along the guide member, facilitating construction.
Patent GB-2319581-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle shock-absorber device
Inventor: DEHENNAU CLAUDE
IPC: F16F7/12
Filed: 1997-11-05
Abstract: Device for absorbing frontal impact shocks, comprises a plastic-based hollow element 1 and a piston 2 designed so as to be able to move in the said hollow element, deforming it at least radially. Preferably, the hollow element is reinforced in the circumferential direction by one or more bundles of continuous reinforcing fibres wound on its surface, and the piston is designed so that its movement inside the hollow element causes fracture of the latter.
Patent GB-2323168-A (GB)
Title: Automobile navigation system using remote download of data
Inventor: OSHIZAWA HIDEAKAZU
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 1998-01-27
Abstract: A method of enabling an on-board vehicle navigation system to compute a route from a current position of the vehicle to a desired destination is provided. A user of the navigation system in a vehicle utilizes a cellular telephone 172 or any other wireless, two-way audio communications link to contact an operator in a remote communications center. The user informs the operator of his desired destination. The operator in the communications center accesses a computer database 174 to determine the exact location of the desired destination in terms of latitude/longitude, street address, or other similar information. The operator then causes the information specifying the exact location to be transmitted from the communications center to the on-board vehicle navigation system over a data link 161 (162, fig. 2B). The on-board vehicle navigation system receives the location information and uses it to compute a route from the vehicle's current position to the desired destination.
Patent GB-2325524-A (GB)
Title: Housing arrangement for a pressure sensor
Inventor: JOCHAM REINHOLD
IPC: G01L19/14
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: A pressure sensor comprises a supply part 2 for the pressure medium, a pressure measuring cell 5 and a connection part 9 for the further transmission of an electrical signal from the pressure measuring cell 5. The supply part 2 for the pressure medium, the pressure measuring cell 5 and the connection part 9 are enclosed lying one behind the other in the axial direction by a substantially cylindrical steel tube housing 16. The pressure measuring cell 5 is likewise disposed in an axial manner, in order to improve the accessibility during the assembly process, on an axially extending cross-piece 4 between the supply part 2 and the connection part 9.