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Patent GB-2280760-A (GB)
Title: An elevator system and a method of controlling such an elevator system
Inventor: IDE KOJI
IPC: B66B1/20
Filed: 1994-07-25
Abstract: In an elevator system having a plurality of elevators 30, 31, 32, the control depends on a control function which defines a relationship among a plurality of control targets. The control targets have corresponding weighting values associated therewith for defining the relative priority among the control targets. In order to permit changes in the control function to be carried out rapidly, in response to changes in the operating conditions of the elevator system, for example time of day or traffic demand, a controller 10 stores a plurality of sets of weighting values, and selects among those sets in dependence on an operating condition. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286530-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic composition
Inventor: FANKHAUSER PETER
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1995-02-14
Abstract: Cosmetic compositions contain      a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and 0.05 to 3.0 % by weight, based on the weight of the total composition, of a  beta -1,3-glucan having a mean molecular weight of 10<5> to 10.10<6>. A massage cream and eye preparation are exemplified. Other utility is in conditioners, shampoos, skin care formulations, dentifrices, mucosal lubricants etc.
Patent GB-2286716-A (GB)
Title: The treatment of solid wastes
Inventor: ELLISON MICHAEL ROBERT
IPC: G21F9/28
Filed: 1995-02-17
Abstract: A process for the treatment of solid waste material which is or is suspected to be contaminated with plutonium includes dissolving contaminants as complexes in a liquid medium which comprises Solution X having ingredients which are naturally degradable to non-toxic products with or without mild physical assistance such as heat or ultra-violet radiation, comprising:     (a) carbonated water;   (b) a conditioning agent; and (c) a complexing agent which comprises the anion of a single or multiple carboxylic acid species having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms in each carboxylic acid species; and separating the liquid medium from the waste material and recovering the dissolved contaminants from the liquid medium and wherein the dissolving step is preceded by a step of contacting the waste material with a dispersant solution of non-neutral pH different from the pH of the liquid medium whereby solid contaminant particles are washed from the waste material and/or dispersed as simple ions in the dispersant solution.
Patent GB-2287523-A (GB)
Title: Clutch plate
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JENS
IPC: F16F15/123
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: A clutch plate with a torsional vibration damper comprises a hub (1) for mounting on a vehicle gearbox shaft for rotation with it, a follower disc (6) and a cover pressing (7) held at a predetermined fixed axial spacing by a number of spacer pins (8), the follower disc (6) carrying a number of lining spring segments (32), with the root (31) of each of the segments being secured to the follower disc (6) by an attachment element (34). Each lining spring segment (32) has a single associated attachment element (34) as well as rotation-preventing means (35) co-operating with it, with either the attachment element (34) or the rotation-preventing means acting as a spacer pin (8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294038-A (GB)
Title: A fluid treatment system
Inventor: CHURCH GARRY
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1995-10-13
Abstract: It is known to use a streaming current detector (SCD) in a system for monitoring the charge condition of a sample fluid and for controlling the addition of a flocculating/coagulating agent to the fluid. It is further known to arrange the SCD to monitor a sample taken from the fluid supply, and to connect the SCD in a feedback loop to directly control the dosing of the flocculating agent into the fluid supply. Difficulties arise in complex systems, and improper control over flocculant dosing results from the effect of dosing adjustment being overshadowed by other charge-varying influences. The invention proposes a solution in which a secondary-feedback loop involving dosing of a chemical (which may be the same as that added to the main supply) into the sample supply is provided around the SCD itself. In this way, the corrective effect of the secondary dosing is not overwhelmed by the other influences. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294363-A (GB)
Title: Flexible multi-layered wiring board
Inventor: TOMIYORI YUTAKA
IPC: H05K1/03
Filed: 1995-10-17
Abstract: A flexible multi-layered wiring board includes a first glass epoxy base 1, at least one second glass epoxy base 2, 3, and a glass epoxy resin layer 4, 5. The first glass epoxy base 1 has a thickness enough to impart flexibility and circuit patterns 11a, 11b formed on two surfaces thereof. The second glass epoxy base 4, 5 has circuit patterns 12a, 12b, 13a, 13b formed on two surfaces thereof and is stacked on the first glass epoxy base 1 in a thick region. The glass epoxy resin layer 4, 5 is arranged between the first and second glass epoxy bases to insulate the circuit patterns and adhere the first and second glass epoxy bases. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307270-A (GB)
Title: A lock mechanism
Inventor: VINEY BERNARD
IPC: E05B15/16
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: A lock mechanism for a member movable in a frame comprises a bolt and a mechanism 14 to restrain the bolt in a retracted position. A restraint driving means 9 engages with the frame or the movable member when the movable member is closed to release the bolt member restraint. An electrically driven means 33, 34 is engaged to retract the bolt and holds it retracted against the bias of spring means 6. Manual override means 29, 30 is movable in a first direction to retract the bolt and to uncouple the restraint driving means to enable the restraining mechanism to restrain the bolt; and movable in a second direction to drive the restraining mechanism to release the restraint on the bolt and to re-couple the driving means to the restraining mechanism. The manual override means is operable only if the electrically driven means is engaged.
Patent GB-2301055-A (GB)
Title: Containers
Inventor: DUNWOODY PAUL ROBERT
IPC: B21D22/28
Filed: 1996-04-16
Abstract: An apparatus, for forming a container body from a sheet metal component, comprises a punch 31, an annular die 10, axially aligned with the punch, and an annular blankholder 32 surrounding the punch so arranged that relative motion as between the blankholder 32 and an end face 12 of the die restrains the periphery of the sheet metal component as the punch enters the annular die; the die 10 has a spherical bearing surface 17 centred on the longitudinal punch axis, and a die holder 20 has an arcuate surface 22 to co-operate with the spherical surface 17 of the die to impose a restraining force on sheet metal between the die face 12 and the blankholder, 32.
Patent GB-2313691-A (GB)
Title: Heater with CO gas sensor
Inventor: LINDSAY JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: F23N5/24
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: A heater 1 such as a paraffin heater, has a carbon monoxide sensor module 16 located in the air stream to a burner 11 . As a result, the sensor is responsive to the ambient carbon monoxide concentration, rather than the elevated concentration found in the air stream containing the combustion products as is the case in conventional designs. The heater is arranged to be inoperative with the sensor module removed. The sensor module includes a compensation component which is used to tailor carbon monoxide concentration threshold values to the sensitivity of the sensor . The thresholds are used to identify various alarm conditions.
Patent GB-2302625-A (GB)
Title: Multi-frequency single transistor oscillator and analog and digital down-conversion receiver with frequency error toleration
Inventor: BEACH MARK ANTHONY
IPC: H03D7/16
Filed: 1996-06-24
Abstract: A frequency generator produces two widely spaced frequency outputs at the terminals of a single transistor. There is also disclosed a fixed frequency dual downconversion receiver, comprising: an analog first downconversion and IF filter stage; means for one-bit coding of the downconverted signal; and means for second downconversion by digital subsampling. The receiver is particularly suitable for use in GPS applications, and the frequency generator can advantageously be used to produce the local oscillator signal for the first mixer, and a clock signal for the digital subsampler.
Patent GB-2303738-A (GB)
Title: In-line electron gun for colour cathode ray tube
Inventor: CHOI JIN-YEAL
IPC: H01J29/50
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: An in-line electron gun has a main electrostatic focusing lens with first and second accelerating/focusing electrodes (111, 112), and a shield cup (118). The first accelerating/focusing electrode (111) is formed with a horizontally elongated hole and has an electrode (113) in which elliptical electron beam passing holes are formed. The second accelerating/focusing electrode (112) is also formed with a horizontally elongated hole, and is attached to the shield cup (118) in the bottom of which three elliptical holes (120 a , b , c ) are formed. Such a construction reduces astigmatism and improves convergence.
Patent GB-2309124-A (GB)
Title: Seat adjusting switch
Inventor: AROLD KLAUS
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 1997-01-02
Abstract: In a switch 1 for adjusting vehicle seats having program elements 3,4 comprising setting and display elements for seat positions which have been programmed in as memory settings, only certain of the program elements 3 are visible and operable in a first selectable state of the switch and all of the program elements 3,4 are visible and operable in a second selectable state of the switch. In the first state, the driver of a vehicle can identify and change the memory setting which has been set. When a memory setting is required other than that which has been preprogrammed, the other setting and display elements 4 may be exposed. The two different states of the switch may be defined by different positions of the switch 1 or by different positions of a cover.
Patent GB-2324715-A (GB)
Title: Suit carrier
Inventor: BLAYNEY MARK RICHARD
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A suit carrier is provided with shoulder straps M1, M2 so that it may be carried in a hands free manner. The suit or other clothing is held horizontally on a hanger within the carrier using straps attached to the ends of the hanger, and running through the sleeves and the body of the suit jackets and shirts being carried to the sides of the carrier bag, in order to hold the suit jackets and shirts flat within the carrier, whilst being carried horizontally. The bag is preferably folded in three and retained in this state by strips K1-K3. Additional pockets may be provided on the front and/or side walls of the carrier.
Patent GB-2317640-A (GB)
Title: Door chain security devices
Inventor: GREENWOOD HILBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E05C1/04
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: A security device for a closure member (eg a door) and a frame member comprises a slidable catch-plate 1 mounted on one of the members and a cooperating latch 10 mounted on and extending outwardly from the other member. A chain is secured to the latch and comprises a plurality of articulated links terminating in a stop 14. The catch-plate is formed with a slot which is open at one end and is dimensioned to enable the catch-plate to slide over the latch. The slot has a widened section at a position intermediate its ends to define an opening through which the chain can pass but not the stop. The arrangement is such that the catch-plate is movable between a first position in which it is clear of the latch and a second position in which the catch-plate moves over the latch with the chain positioned within the opening.
Patent GB-2325209-A (GB)
Title: Can opener with cranked handle
Inventor: TAYLOR EDWARD BRIAN
IPC: B67B7/72
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: A hand-held can opener which operates by gripping a can between an engagement wheel 14, 105 and a cutting wheel 13, 103a, comprises a cranked handle 20,100 which may be connected, via gearing, to either the engagement wheel (see figures 1, 2), or to the cutter wheel (figures 3, 4), with the other wheel freely rotatable. The cranked handle is directly connected to a shaft (21, figures 1, 3), and the gearing is arranged so that when the handle is rotated, the rotation rate of the engagement or cutter wheel is less than the rotation rate of the shaft, preferably 1/2 to 1/4 of the shaft's rotation rate. The gear means may comprise a toothed wheel 15, 104 mounted on the shaft, with a diameter smaller than that of the engagement or cutter wheel. The opener also comprises two pivotally connected arms 11a, 11b, with the engagement wheel mounted on one, and the cutter wheel mounted on the other, so that when one arm is swung towards the other, the engagement and cutter wheels are moved toward each other to grip and pierce a can. Shaping means 40, 41 fold over exposed sharp edges of the can lid.
Patent GB-2327816-A (GB)
Title: An electromagnetic noise absorber
Inventor: OHASHI YOSHINORI
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: An electromagnetic noise absorber 10 comprises first and second magnetic bodies 12, 20 each with a planar portion, wherein one and/or other of the magnetic bodies includes one or more side walls 18. The first and second magnetic bodies are arranged such that the planar portions are parallel and that there is a gap between the end portions of the first magnetic body 12 and the adjacent portions of the second magnetic body 20 when the magnetic bodies 12, 20 are in use enclosing at least one signal conductor 32. One of the magnetic bodies 12 may be a flat plate and the other may be U-shaped. Alternatively both the magnetic bodies may be L-shaped. A casing and/or clamps, clips, adhesive or spacers may be used in securing the magnetic core around the signal conductor 32. The noise absorber 10 provides a more uniform impedance and electromagnetic noise absorption for a flat multi-conductor cable compared to that of other noise absorbers.
Patent GB-2328515-A (GB)
Title: Testing apparatus
Inventor: HAMER CLIVER
IPC: G01N19/02
Filed: 1997-08-23
Abstract: Traction and/or friction testing apparatus is described having inter-engaging traction surfaces which are independently driven to generate traction or friction forces therebetween. A force measuring means is provided to measure the resulting traction or friction force. The apparatus is characterised in that all forces applying in the traction measurement loop are directly readable, or elastic, thus eliminating internal friction and allowing an accurate indication of the traction or friction force. The apparatus is particularly useful for measuring rolling/sliding traction and friction.
Patent GB-2328637-A (GB)
Title: Support device with angle adjusting mechanism
Inventor: LIN HUANG LUNG
IPC: B25H1/14
Filed: 1997-08-28
Abstract: A support device, for clamping a workpiece (90, fig 9) comprises a pair of beams 30 secured to the top of a pair of legs 20. A first clamping plate 800 is secured between the two beams 30. A second clamping plate 80 is secured to brackets 60 which are pivotally attached to seats 50. Seats 50 are attached to slides 40 by means of screws 42. Slides 40 are slidably engaged in beams 30 and cooperate with threaded bolts 36 which upon rotation, using handles 37, cause the slides to move along the beams. Brackets 60 pivot about shafts 65 which pass through holes 64,54 in the brackets and seats respectively. A plurality of holes 55, arranged in a curve centred on pivot holes 54, cooperate with detents 74 which are moved by means of threaded knobs 75 which pass through holes 66 in brackets 60. By releasing knobs 75 and pivoting plate 80 to the required angle and then securing the knobs, after aligning with one of the holes 55, the second clamping plate is then fixed at the required angle.
Patent GB-2329091-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications networks
Inventor: HALLENST L MAGNUS
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1997-09-08
Abstract: A method of allowing access to the internet (40) from an ISDN or similar network is disclosed. The subscriber is not connected permanently to the internet terminating equipment (40), but only intermittently, while there is traffic to be sent on the connection. Switching equipment (30) scans all active users regularly (for example four times per second), and establishes a connection to those subscribers who have data to be sent, or to whom data is to be sent.
Patent GB-2332447-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning compositions
Inventor: INGRAM BARRY THOMAS
IPC: C11D1/65
Filed: 1997-12-20
Abstract: Detergent or cleaning compositions or components thereof containing a cationic surfactant, which contains at least one cationically charged quaternary amine group and at least one primary, secondary or tertiary amine group, and an anionic surfactant are particularly useful in laundry and dish washing processes to provide enhanced greasy stain removal and good dispensing and I or dissolution. The composition may also include nonionic surfactant and enzymes.
Patent GB-2321795-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic cable connection
Inventor: SHINCHI AKIRA
IPC: H01R4/02
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: A connection between a terminal 13 located in a groove 16 in the end of a connector 11 and an insulated wire 20 placed on the terminal 13 is made pressing a protrusion 19 of a cover 12 into the groove 16 while subjecting the connection to ultrasonic energy so as to melt the insulation 22 and allow the wire 21 to contact the terminal 13; at least one of the groove 16 and the protrusion 19 is made from a material having a coefficient of expansion less than that of the resin of an ultrasonic joint between the end of the connector and the cover made at 30, 31. The protrusion 19 may be made of low coefficient of expansion material retained with the rest of the cover by a keying portion 26. The base of the protrusion may be made from the same material keyed to the end of the connector at 24. Alternatively keying arrangements are disclosed in figure 5 (not shown).
Patent GB-2333015-A (GB)
Title: Variable state Viterbi equalizer
Inventor: LEE JAE-KON
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 1997-12-31
Abstract: A channel impulse response estimator compares a system training sequence with a training sequence detected from received data to equalize the received data and estimate channel impulse responses. A state number decision circuit determines a threshold level, re-forms a channel impulse response with the channel impulse responses higher than the said threshold level and generates a state number 2<SP>(L-1)</SP> according to a tap number L of such channel impulse responses. A plurality of Viterbi equalizing elements each having a different state number are provided and one of the Viterbi equalizing elements is selected according to the state number 2<SP>(L-1)</SP>, to perform a Viterbi algorithm for the received data according to the re-formed channel impulse response.
Patent GB-2317988-A (GB)
Title: Detecting contaminant particles during ion implantation
Inventor: JEON JAE-SUN
IPC: H01J37/30
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: A particle detector is used to measure the level of contamination in the process chamber of an ion implanter during ion implantation. The detector may comprise a laser and means to sense laser radiation diffracted by contaminant particles, the output pulses of the detector being counted as a measure of the number of particles, the amplitude of the pulses indicating their size. Measurements taken before, during and after ion implantation may be compared.
Patent GB-2319066-A (GB)
Title: Scroll compressor
Inventor: FUMIAKI SANO
IPC: F04C27/00
Filed: 1995-07-21
Abstract: An orbiting scroll 2 meshes with a non-orbital scroll 1 to form a compression space. A frame 3 axially supporting the orbiting scroll 2 and radially supporting a drive shaft 8, is coupled to the non-orbital scroll 1 through a plate spring 12. The scroll 1 and the frame 3 have respective reamer holes 3c and 1h into which reamer pins 13 are inserted to ensure their relative positioning when they are being assembled together. The pins 13 are removed after assembly.
Patent GB-2326281-A (GB)
Title: Method of planarizing contact plug and interlayer insulator structures
Inventor: YOON BO-UN
IPC: H01L21/321
Filed: 1998-06-11
Abstract: A contact plug 208 is formed in an uneven interlayer insulating layer 204 prior to planarizing the structure. The contact plug and the insulating layer may be planarized either simultaneously using a global etchback process or by sequentially etching back the contact plug forming layer followed by etching back the insulating layer. The formation of bridges between contact plugs is prevented and the initial thickness of the interlayer insulating layer can be reduced.
Patent GB-2327271-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring operation of a ceramic gas probe with a heater
Inventor: SCHNAIBEL EBERHARD
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 1998-07-01
Abstract: The gas probe, which is preferably a #-probe for an internal combustion engine, comprises a probe ceramic (Nernst cell) sensing gas molecules, and a probe heating device. The internal resistance of the probe ceramic x is measured and is compared with a desired value y which is determined 10,20 in dependance on the temperature of the gas to be sensed and the heating output of the probe heating device. If the measured value x exceeds the desired value y an error signal is produced and/or output and/or stored. Error detection logic 60 may detect other faults such as a short circuit to positive potential, and/or a fall in load, and/or a short circuit to earth.
Patent GB-2330378-A (GB)
Title: A hose clamp
Inventor: YAMADA SATOSHI
IPC: F16L33/02
Filed: 1998-10-16
Abstract: A clamp member comprises a shaped belt of spring sheet normally curled in a ring form 2 with a pair of end leaves crossing each other in a circumferential direction of the ring form, one end leaf is bent in a radial direction of the ring form to provide a grip 3 formed with a tip part configured with a top edge extending substantially in an axial direction of the ring form, the other leaf is bent in another radial direction of the ring form to provide another grip 4 formed with a tip part configured with a top edge extending substantially in the axial direction, and the top edge of this grip has a raised portion 6 raised toward that grip. A holder holds the two tip parts together to enlarge the ring form, and comprises a top wall, and a pair of side walls each formed with a stopper 9 to abut on a top end face of an axially extending portion of a corresponding top edge.
Patent GB-2330679-A (GB)
Title: Warning signal light
Inventor: PEDERSON JOHN C
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 1998-10-21
Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light comprising an array of light sources configured on a light support and in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply, battery, or other electrical source. The warning signal light provides various colored light signals. These light signals may include a stationary light, strobe light, revolving light, and an oscillating light. Additionally, the warning signal light may be capable of displaying symbols, reverse characters, or arrows. Preferably, rotating and oscillating light signals are produced by sequentially illuminating columns of LED's on a stationary light support. However, the warning signal light may also be rotated or oscillated via mechanical means. The warning signal light may also be transportable for easy connection to a stand such as a tripod for electrical connection to a power supply as a stand-alone warning signal.