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Patent GB-2285972-A (GB)
Title: Control of fuel vapour passage during tank filling
Inventor: ITO TAKENORI
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 1995-01-27
Abstract: A fuel vapour control system for a vehicle fuel tank 1 has a control unit 8 which opens a pressure control valve 19, disposed in a fuel vapour passage 3 connecting an above-fuel space 1b in the tank with a canister 2 which also communicates with the intake manifold 6 of the vehicle's engine 5, when the engine is running and the pressure in the space 1b is higher than a specified value, and closes the valve 19 for a specified time when it is judged that the vehicle is at a standstill and the pressure in the space 1b is approximately equal to atmospheric pressure, which occurs when the tank filler cap is open. The control unit receives signals from a vehicle speed sensor and from a sensor that detects the pressure in the space 1b. The system ensures that, in the event that a driver forgets to turn off the engine during refuelling, an outflow of fuel from the canister to the engine can be avoided and the fuel nozzle can cut off normally. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289498-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device for clamping flax
Inventor: DOUCHY DIDIER
IPC: D01B5/04
Filed: 1995-05-17
Abstract: Clamping device for clamping flax, containing a base plate (7) and a pressure plate (8) in between which the flax can be clamped and locking means (9) which make it possible to press the above-mentioned plates (7) and (9) tightly together, characterized in that the locking means (9) contain a lock (26) on both ends of the pressure plate (8) which is freely hinge-mounted around a pivot (25), whereby this lock has a hook (29) at the bottom and a lever arm (30) at the top which is placed between a stop (35) and an elastic element (34) which functions as a spring, whereas the base plate (7) is provided on two ends with a coupling element (27) over which the above-mentioned hook (29) of a lock (26) hooks in the closed position of the clamping device. An actuator (17) moves the pressure plate (8) and actuators (37) can unlock the hooks (29). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291472-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust silencer
Inventor: GRACIA ALBERT LOUIS
IPC: F01N13/00
Filed: 1995-07-19
Abstract: The perforated conical baffle 12 is supported by members 18 within the exhaust pipe 10. A plate 71 may direct water in the exhaust gases through the lines of holes or slots in the baffle 12, a plate 72 with apertures (73, Fig. 7) being located at the upstream end of the plate 71 at the lower part of the pipe 10. The baffle 12 may have radial or axial corrugations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306605-A (GB)
Title: Longitudinally flexible pipe
Inventor: RENZO BERNARD
IPC: F16L11/15
Filed: 1995-11-02
Abstract: The pipe, e.g. for connecting a vehicle fuel tank to the vehicle fuel filling inlet, has end connectors and a wall which is longitudinally flexible, e.g. of bellows form. The pipe is manufactured by blow-moulding from a thermoplastics material which is impermeable to fuel, and is provided with a fire- resistant layer, e.g. of rubber or foam. The connectors may be male or female and releasable.
Patent GB-2297080-A (GB)
Title: Package
Inventor: BOULTON IAN THOMAS
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 1996-02-15
Abstract: A package comprises a box having a closure flap 20 and an information sheet 18, the information sheet 18 being creased to permit it to be folded to lie flat against a face of the box, and the flap 20 being extended so that it can simultaneously cover the folded information sheet 18, and thereby retain it in position, and close the box.
Patent GB-2299576-A (GB)
Title: Skin-covered lid
Inventor: BABA NOBUYOSHI
IPC: B32B3/02
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: A lid 1 for a storage compartment, such as a console box, comprises a resinous substrate 12 with a centre portion 13 and opposing side portions 141, 142 to which a skin layer is bonded so as to contact both side portions. A hinge mechanism 15, which may be integrally moulded with the lid, is provided on one of the side portions. A boss 18 may be provided for mounting a lock-plate 19. The side portions may be thicker than the centre portion and include hollow portions 143, 144. The lid is formed by placing the skin layer in the upper segment of a forming die (2, Figure 8), pouring a molten resin on the lower segment and lowering the upper die to press the resin. A pressurized gas is injected through a gas hole in the lower segment to form the hollow portions.
Patent GB-2313281-A (GB)
Title: Fishing bite indicator
Inventor: ROMANG DEREK
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1996-05-24
Abstract: An electrically powered bite indicator 10 is described having a housing 10 containing a line movement sensor, and a first light source 18 mounted on the housing 10 which, in use, is energised by the line movement sensor in response to detection of line movement. The bite indicator also has a socket enabling a remote light source 30 to be electrically connected to the line movement sensor and to be energised at the same time as and by the same power supply as the first light source 18. In use, the remote light source is attached to a line indicator to allow movement of the line tension indicator to be monitored at night once line movement has been detected.
Patent GB-2308017-A (GB)
Title: Interdigitated rotor poles having interposed permanent magnets
Inventor: ADACHI KATSUMI
IPC: H02K1/22
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: An alternating current generator for a vehicle, in which durability is improved, magnetic fluxes are prevented from leaking, and noises are reduced. The alternating current generator comprises a stator (2) and a rotor (1). In the alternating current generator, a ring (25a) made of a steel material is disposed so as to abut against field core claws (12a) and on the outer peripheral side of a field winding (13). Resin permanent magnets (25b) which are molded onto the ring (25a) are disposed between the field core claws (12a) so as to abut against the field core claws. The interface of the magnets and the poles may be roughened as may the magnet ring moulded interface.
Patent GB-2314569-A (GB)
Title: Gasket paper
Inventor: HALL DAVID GEOFFREY
IPC: D21H17/68
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A non-asbestos gasket paper comprises, by weight, 4-15% polyaromatic amide fibre pulp, 4-10% polymeric binder, 60-90% silicate mineral and 2-15% inorganic binder. The silicate material may be a layered kaolinitic clay,e.g. calcined china clay, or attapulgite. The polymeric binder may be nitrile rubber. The inorganic binder may be colloidal silica. The paper may be impregnated with a silicone or other resin.
Patent GB-2316731-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping assembly
Inventor: TOURNIER PASCAL
IPC: F16F13/06
Filed: 1996-07-29
Abstract: A hydro-elastic engine mount for a motor vehicle comprises a rigid ring (10) connected to a rigid boss (14) by a stiff rubber support (12), the ring (10) being connected to the vehicle body or chassis and the boss (14) being connected to the engine. In addition, a separate hydraulic damping module (15) is provided. This comprises two working chambers (16,18) connected by a restrictive-flow hydraulic fluid passageway (20). Vibration of the rubber support (12) thus cause compression of the two chambers (16,18) alternately and consequent fluid displacement through passageway 20, the restrictive-flow passageway (20) providing a damping effect. The hydraulic damping module (15) is produced separately as by a blow-moulding operation and is inserted as a unit.
Patent GB-2304326-A (GB)
Title: A waste bag
Inventor: WHEELER RAYMOND
IPC: B65D30/08
Filed: 1996-08-15
Abstract: A waste bag 10 is formed from a sheet of laminate comprising an outer layer of fluid-proof plastics material (14, Figure 1) and an inner layer of liquid absorbent plastics material (16, Figure 1) with the material of at least one seam 20 turned back on itself and regions of the fluid-proof material along that seam ultrasonically welded together. The bag may be formed by folding a sheet of the laminate so that the fluid-proof plastics material is on the inside, ultrasonically welding the seam and turning the bag inside out so that the liquid absorbent material is on the inside. The liquid absorbent material may be non-woven filamentary polypropylene. Also claimed is a waste bag having an adhesive layer (Figures 3-8) extending either at least half way around the inside of the mouth of the bag or around the outside of the mouth for closure.
Patent GB-2315574-A (GB)
Title: Method and circuit for controlling vibration in a washing machine
Inventor: KIM TAE-HO
IPC: D06F33/48
Filed: 1997-01-10
Abstract: In order to reduce excessive vibrations, dehydration time and power consumption, a method of controlling vibrations occurring during a spin cycle of a washing machine includes the steps of: setting vibration patterns according to the vibration frequencies and period of the washing machine using piezoelectric effect; setting an optimal speed pattern of a motor of the washing machine with respect to each vibration pattern; detecting the vibration frequencies and period of the washing machine using the piezoelectric effect; obtaining a vibration pattern according to the detected vibration frequencies and period; and controlling the motor with the optimal speed pattern with respect to the obtained vibration pattern. Also, a vibration controlling circuit may include a memory (31) for storing vibration patterns and a respective corresponding optimal speed pattern; a piezoelectric vibration sensor (32) for generating a rectangular-wave signal; counters (33,34) for respectively counting the pulse occurence frequency and period of the rectangular-wave signal; and a microprocessor (35) for comparing the frequency and period with the patterns stored in the memory to determine a required speed pattern, and controlling a motor of the washing machine according to the speed pattern.
Patent GB-2311261-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary carrier
Inventor: HOLLIS GRAHAM STUART
IPC: B62B5/08
Filed: 1997-03-11
Abstract: An auxiliary carrier is a device suitable for attachment to a wheeled device, such as a pram, pushchair or wheelchair, comprising a flat rigid member with castors and a coupling. The carrier may be attached to the rear of the wheeled device and may be used to carry a small child. When attached to the wheeled device the carrier may be offset so that it does not interfere with the feet of a person pushing the wheeled device.
Patent GB-2325365-A (GB)
Title: Optical add/drop multiplexer in a housing with a plurality of externally selectable wavelength selective devices
Inventor: WATSON IAN GERARD
IPC: H04B10/2581
Filed: 1997-05-12
Abstract: A branching unit acts as an add/drop multiplexer in an optical wavelength division multiplex network. The unit comprises a housing containing one pair of circulators 104, 106 for each trunk transmission fibre T1, T2 connected to the unit. One or more wavelength selective devices 1, 2, 3, 4 are also contained within the housing but may be connected to the circulators via means 114 external to the housing. This external selection means may simply be externally projecting fibre tails 118, 120, 114 which can be spliced together to choose which one or more wavelength selective device(s) is used to deflect signals to/from the trunk fibres T1, T2 to the add and drop branch fibres 130. The wavelength selective devices are each responsive to different wavelengths. The branching unit may therefore be set to add/drop different signal wavelengths without the need to break the seal on the units' housing. This is a useful feature when replacing faulty branch units in non-laboratory conditions, eg, at sea. The wavelength selective devices may be Bragg fibre gratings and may be located outside the housing in a separate joint box. Embodiments with only one trunk fibre are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2328842-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring signal quality in a wireless local loop communication system
Inventor: JUNTUNEN JOUNI
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: A wireless local loop (WLL) communication system comprises a subscriber terminal 31 and an associated subscriber base unit 30 providing radio communications with a telecommunications network via an RF link 32. To facilitate optimum location of the subscriber base unit, the subscriber terminal is operable to provide the user with an indication of the quality of the RF link 32. The indication may be acoustical, wherein the subscriber terminal emits tones of different frequencies/amplitudes in response to detected signal quality, or alternatively the subscriber terminal may include a display or vibrator. The acoustical method alleviates the need for specialised telephonic hardware since the tones may be produced by the speaker of a standard telephone. The indication may alternatively be produced by the subscriber base station.
Patent GB-2322768-A (GB)
Title: Automatic answering service at base station
Inventor: KANG YOON-SOP
IPC: H04M1/72502
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A base station 200 in a mobile telephone communication service, on receipt of a incoming call, determines whether a called portable telephone 100 is in a serviceable state, i.e. able to communicate with the base station. If not, an announcement message from an announcement message store 220 at the base station is transmitted to the caller and incoming caller voice data is recorded in a caller message store 230 at the base station. The announcement may inform the caller that the called portable is in a non-serviceable state and request the caller to leave a message. The caller voice data may be recorded in a caller message (figure 3) which may comprise a header consisting of user identification, caller telephone number and recording time information and a body containing the caller voice data. The base station 200 may, on determining that the called portable 100 has entered a serviceable state, transmit the caller voice data to the portable 100. The caller telephone number may also be transmitted to the portable 100 on receipt of a request for such transmission from the portable.
Patent GB-2322395-A (GB)
Title: Pipe storage device for drill rigs
Inventor: RISE TERJE
IPC: E21B19/14
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for storing pipes in a vertical position in a drill rig, the device comprising an upper supporting means 11 having one or more curved fingers 13a...n, 15a...n for providing arch-shaped storage paths 17x, 17y for pipes 7. The spacing between the fingers can be adjusted to accommodate various pipe dimensions e.g. large pipes 7b and small pipes 7a. A pipe handling arm 5b, mounted for rotation about an axis concentric with the storage paths 17, moves each pipe between the well axis and the device. The device provides a better utilization of the storage area available in the rig and the pipe handling can be effected in a faster and safer manner.
Patent GB-2323975-A (GB)
Title: Flexible protective sleeve with flock layer
Inventor: PINDAR CAROL JAYNE
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1998-02-18
Abstract: A flexible protective sleeve (10) comprises a wall (12) made of plastics material. The sleeve also comprises a noise-reducing flock layer (16) adhered directly to the wall, the flock layer extending over at least parts (12a) of the external surface of the wall. The flock layer may be made of nylon fibres.
Patent GB-2334578-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosis of cancer involving assay of levels of cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) isoenzymes
Inventor: WARENIUS HILMAR MEEK
IPC: G01N33/573
Filed: 1998-02-18
Abstract: A process for the diagnosis of a cancerous, or pre-cancerous, state in a subject comprises assay of a sample comprising cells (preferably mutant p53 cells), or an extract therefrom, for the co-elevation of CDK1 and CDK4. The assay may be performed by contacting the sample with labelled antibody against CDK1 and/or labelled antibody against CDK4. A kit for performing the diagnosis is described.
Patent GB-2334396-A (GB)
Title: Connecting circuit boards using optical WDM signals
Inventor: DAY IAN EDWARD
IPC: H04B10/80
Filed: 1998-04-02
Abstract: Apparatus for connecting a plurality of electrical circuit boards (1, 2, 3, ...N) so each electrical circuit board can communicate with each other electrical circuit board, comprising an optical circuit associated with each electrical circuit board. Each optical circuit comprises a transmitter module (T) and a receiver module (R). The transmitter module (T) comprises: a plurality of electrical to optical converters (11B) for converting electrical signals into optical signals, each of a different wavelength (# 1 ... # n ). a wavelength multiplexer (12) for multiplexing the optical signals of different wavelengths into a single optical waveguide (12A), and an optical splitter (13) for dividing the multiplexed signal in the single optical waveguide (12A) into a plurality of identical signals for transmission to each of the receiver modules (R). The receiver module (R) comprises: an optical selector (14) for selecting signals from one or more of the transmission modules (T); a wavelength de-multiplexer (21) for de-multiplexing the selected signal or signals into a plurality of signals each of a different wavelength (# 1 ... # n ), and a plurality of optical to electrical converters (22B) for converting each of the signals of different wavelengths into an electrical signal. The optical circuit comprises one or more integrated optical circuits providing: a wavelength multiplexer (12) comprising integrated directing means for directing the optical signals of different wavelengths into a single integrated optical waveguide (12A); an optical splitter (13) comprising an integrated optical waveguide which successively divides into a plurality of integrated optical waveguides (Fig. 3); an optical selector (14) comprising a plurality of integrated optical input waveguides leading to a single integrated output waveguide (15); and a wavelength de-multiplexer (21) comprising an integrated transmission or reflection grating for directing signals of different wavelengths to respective optical to electronic converters (22B).
Patent GB-2322396-A (GB)
Title: Re-entry tool for use in a multilateral well
Inventor: BAUGH J LINDLEY
IPC: E21B23/12
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for multilateral completion and cementing (i.e., sealing) the juncture between primary and lateral wellbores. It is desirable to have the ability to re-enter each lateral wellbore as well as maintain the option to perform any function that could be done in a single wellbore. The method of this invention utilizes a "hook" liner hanger system. The hook liner hanger system includes a novel camming surface and guide slot (114) which cooperates with a complimentary control lug to selectively direct a tool in a primary or lateral wellbore.
Patent GB-2328151-A (GB)
Title: A swivel wheel assembly for a stroller
Inventor: KING NATHANEL NELSON
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 1998-08-13
Abstract: A swivel wheel mount assembly for a stroller pivotally connects at least one wheel 4 to the stroller and comprises a swivel mount 210 which receives a portion of the structure frame 2; a suspension housing 250 rotatably connected to the swivel mount 210; a swivel latch 230 connected to the swivel mount 210 such that it can be moved into a position preventing rotation of the suspension housing 250; and a swivel pin 220 which is received by the frame 2, swivel mount 210 and suspension housing 250. The trailing house 260, which connects the wheel 4 to the suspension housing 250, has an over-drafted axle bore (720, fig. 7D) allowing the wheel to be semi-rigidly attached and may have a wheel rotation brake lever attached (1020, fig. 10).
Patent GB-2329149-A (GB)
Title: System for the prescribing and dispensing drugs
Inventor: SIM MICHAEL LESLIE
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1998-09-16
Abstract: The system includes the production by a medical practitioner and/or the provision to the person to whom medication is prescribed of a prescription sheet (Fig 2) which includes information 11,14 in bar code form as to the person for whom the medication is prescribed, the nature of the medication, and the person who has prescribed the medication. In addition an identity card (Fig 4) for a nurse is provided which includes a digital photograph 21, a biometric template and a bar code 22. The bar codes are in 2D PDF417 format.
Patent GB-2336787-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing improving aid
Inventor: MARLAND MICHAEL WILSON
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1998-09-28
Abstract: An aid for helping a golfer to improve his swing in which an arm-mountable harness links the handle of a golf club 13, in use, to the elbow of the golfer's secondary club-driving arm in a manner which enables the golfer to grip the club handle 13 with his primary driving arm and, having then temporarily stabilised the position of his secondary arm with respect to his upper body, impact the club head against a waiting ball in an otherwise conventional one-handed swing during which the elbow-to-club link of the harness replaces the forearm of his secondary arm. The link can terminate in a glove worn on the hand of the primary arm.
Patent GB-2342582-A (GB)
Title: Unicompartmental knee prosthesis that limits anterior-posterior, medial-lateral and rotational movement
Inventor: FLETCHER DAVID
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 1998-10-14
Abstract: A unicompartmental knee prosthesis comprises a femoral component (10), a meniscal component 11 and a tibial component (12). Interengaging means are provided between the meniscal and tibial components such that limited anterior-posterior, medial-lateral and rotational movement of the meniscal component with respect to the tibial component is allowed. The interengaging means comprises anterior and posterior bollards 24 and 25, respectively, on one of the tibial and meniscal components and anterior and posterior recesses 16 and 17, respectively, in the other of the tibial and meniscal components. One of the bollards 24 has an enlarged head 27 and the corresponding recess 16 is undercut. The head 27 is insertable through the mouth of the undercut recess 16. The head and the mouth serve to prevent or discourage axial separation of the meniscal and tibial components, in use.
Patent GB-2333324-A (GB)
Title: A protective housing component for shielding a fuel injection device of an I.C. engine
Inventor: GUGGENMOS ACHIM DIPL ING
IPC: F02B23/10
Filed: 1999-01-06
Abstract: A fuel injection device for an internal combustion engine which has fuel injection valves 6 which are lugged into receptacle holes 8 in a cylinder head 4 and project into combustion spaces of the engine and has a distributor 7 which connects the valves 6. The distributor 7 is shielded by a housing component 15 which is an external shielding component and which is adjacent to a cylinder head cover 2; the distributor 7 being incorporated into the shielding component 15. The cylinder head 4 has a longitudinal side wall which has niche-like recesses 13, 14 for receiving an exposed part 6a of each injection valve 6 which projects from the respective receptacle hole 8. Preferably the shielding component 15 is L-shaped and completely covers the distributor 7. Component 15 may be integrally moulded to the cylinder head cover 2 and have transversely extending internal reinforcing ribs 16 that partially surround the distributor and allow little play. The housing component 15 shields the fuel injection device in the event of a crash.
Patent GB-2333173-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent human/computer interface system
Inventor: MACAULAY ARCHIBALD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-01-13
Abstract: A human/computer interface system provides real time context intelligence in relation to automatically recognized input signals. The system provides real time monitoring of operator and/or user inputs providing intelligent support by way of text, electronically presented data, information and speech outputs. The system may be used in a telephone call centre.