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Patent CH-500040-A (CH)
Title: Multilayered composite formed by explosive cladding
Inventor: OSWALD ROBERT BERGMANN
IPC: B23K20/08
Filed: 1966-10-21
Abstract: Multilayered composite formed by explosive cladding. Which may be in the form of plate, strip, bar or tube, comprises two different metal layers bonded together over at least 90% of the interface by a diffusionless, metal-to-metal metallurgical bond, wherein the interface is straight or is in the form of waves of uniform wave length and amplitude, any solidified melt at the interface being in localised regions spaced between areas of bonding and having an equivalent melt thickness less than 1 micron, and the layers have ordered plastic deformation parallel to the interface and localised in the metal bounding each side of the interface. The least ductile layer must have at least 85% elongation prior to cladding. The metals used may be one of Al, Fe, Ti, Nb, Cr, V, Ta, Co, Ni, Zr, ag, Pt, Cu, Au or alloys containing at least 50% thereof.
Patent FR-769850-A (FR)
IPC: D01D10/04
Filed: 1934-03-08
Granted: 1934-09-03
Abstract: Artificial silk spun on unyielding perforated bobbins is washed and after-treated, e.g. desulphurized, by the pressure or suction method using the perforations, and then, prior to drying, the perforations are rendered ineffective so as to prevent moisture from escaping through them.  By this means irregularities caused by uneven contractions are avoided.  The perforations may be rendered ineffective by closing the bobbins at the ends, or a number of bobbins may be superposed to form a column and the column closed, or the bobbins may be slid on a tube, or the inner surface of the bobbin may be covered by fitting an elastic sleeve. If desired, the drying of the artificial silk may be interrupted prematurely, e.g., when the water content is about 15, 20, or 25 per cent.
Patent GB-2359265-A (GB)
Title: Flexible expandable fire-retarding seal
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: A flexible expandable seal comprises a preformed flexible cellular fire-retardant foam or sponge coated firstly with a primer solution including a sealant and secondly with a flowable coating of fire-retardant material. The primer solution operates to close the open pores of the coated surface and provides a bond to which the fire-retardant coating can adhere. The primer solution may comprise an aqueous solution of an acrylic copolymer which includes ammonium polyphosphate. The fir-retardant coating may comprise a chlorinated vinyl copolymer system which includes a quantity of ammonium polyphosphate, zinc borate and/or magnesium and/or calcium carbonates. The foam or sponge may be polyurethane.
Patent GB-2345266-A (GB)
Title: Reformatting printed and electronic text for smoother reading
Inventor: JOHNSON GARY R
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1998-09-16
Abstract: While leaving the spelling of words intact the sequence of words on every other line thereafter is reversed. The reader reads the first line of text from left to right. When finished with the first line the reader drops her/his eyes directly below to the "beginning" of the second line and reads the words on the second line right to left. When finished with the second line the reader again drops her/his eyes directly below to the "beginning" of the third line and reads this line left to right. The reader continues reading alternately lines of text right to left, left to right until reaching a major break in the composition when the process is begun anew.
Patent GB-2345236-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable scarifier unit
Inventor: ELLUL JOHN
IPC: A01B45/02
Filed: 2000-04-25
Abstract: A rotatable scarifier unit (13 figure 4) for removing undesired material from a grass surface and which comprises; a drive shaft which extends substantially parallel to the surface being scarified; a series of scarifier blades 16 spaced apart along the length of the shaft and located in respective parallel planes extending substantially perpendicular to the ground surface Scarifier teeth 17 are provided on the periphery of the blades 16 Upon rotation of the unit (13), blades 16 penetrate the grass surface and to effect removal of undesired material ("thatch") from the grass surface. Fan elements 20 rotate with the unit (13) in order to generate an airflow rotating around the shaft and thereby to assist in directing removed material rearwardly below the shaft and then upwardly and forwardly of the unit. The fan elements 20 are formed by flaps attached to the sides of the blade. In a further aspect of the invention the fan elements are paddle-like and located between the blades 16. The teeth 17 may be provided with hardened tips 18.
Patent GB-2352420-A (GB)
Title: Hemming and welding
Inventor: BUSUTTIL PETER L
IPC: B23K26/20
Filed: 2000-05-04
Abstract: A hemmer apparatus has at least one welding laser 14 preferably attached to the moveable crown 20 for controlled welding of the hemmed panels to hold the panels with respect to one another, at least temporarily, and/or to maintain geometry between the panels until permanently fixed, such as when the adhesive cures or when additional welding is performed. Laser welding in the hemmer apparatus can be performed by providing relief in the steel used to form the hem, or by providing a tab in the hem material extending beyond the steel forming the hem, or a combination of the two, in order to allow access of the laser beam. Multiple welds are placed in spaced locations about the periphery of the hemmed panels as required for the specific application.
Patent GB-2352255-A (GB)
Title: Cladding system for buildings
Inventor: JOHNSON BRIAN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2000-05-16
Abstract: A plurality of rails 1 are provided for vertical attachment to the structure of a building. Each of the rails is a metal extrusion formed with a dovetail-shaped channel in the face of the rail. A set of anchor brackets 2, 3 are slid into the channels for locating slabs of cladding material 30. Grub screws hold the brackets in position. A load bearing anchor may be mounted at the bottom of the rail to support the weight of the slabs.
Patent GB-2362782-A (GB)
Title: Routing of cellular communications calls
Inventor: O'PREY GERRY
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: A cellular communications device, e.g. mobile telephone has a SIM which selects and adds a stored access code or prefix to a user-selected number before it is transmitted to the network. The call is then routed according to the access code. Calls can be routed through various networks according to criteria such as lowest cost or quality of service. The call can be routed to a routing switch which removes the access code and determines an appropriate route for the call. The routing switch may forward the call, set up a further call to the destination to connect the original call or invoke a 'call back' procedure.
Patent GB-2364416-A (GB)
Title: Image processing
Inventor: TAN ROBERT WEI LIANG
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: An image processing system for producing clusters of related objects in a multi-level digital representation of an image includes means (4) for identifying predetermined objects in the image and for supplying data defining their locations. It also includes means (12) for deriving segmentation data directly from the multi-level digital representation. A segmentation device (16) receives both sets of data and clusters the predetermined objects into groups for each segmented region before providing clustering data for subsequent analysis.
Patent GB-2350490-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic Impulse Drive
Inventor: ROONEY JOSEPH ALPHONSUS DAMIAN
IPC: H02K49/10
Filed: 1998-08-15
Abstract: By bringing another magnet 3A,3R, of either positive or negative polarity, (depending on which direction the Wheel is called to revolve) into proximity with the bi-polar magnets of the Wheel, forces are induced which initiate the revolution of the Wheel. This revolution may be controlled and terminated by the innovation of a Cutting-Arm 3 which may be used separately, or in conjunction with a controlling magnetic clutch mechanism 4B, the mechanism being activated by bringing the cantilever (4C) near to the magnets of the Ferris Wheel and it should be noted the negative drive wheel (4B) need not have any of its magnets (4A) physically interloped with the Wheel magnets to affect rotation of the Wheel.
Patent GB-2368576-A (GB)
Title: Liquid delivery device having a layer of textile material
Inventor: SLADE BRIAN PARRY
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: A liquid delivery device comprises a container 10 for the liquid, means for releasing the liquid onto a delivery surface 8 and a layer of textile material 6 on the delivery surface. The textile material 6 may be knitted or woven. It may be made of polyester or a hydrophobic material. The textile material 6 is preferably supported on a flat platform 8. The device may be provided with a cup 18 positioned below the level of the textile material 6, and means such as capillaries 66 for transporting liquid from the cup 18 to the textile material 6. The device may be arranged to be fixed to the rim of a toilet bowl.
Patent GB-2370351-A (GB)
Title: Nucleic acid quantitation
Inventor: SQUIRRELL DAVID JAMES
IPC: C12Q1/6851
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A method for measuring the amount of nucleic acid present in a sample, said method comprising <SL> <LI>a) dividing said sample into at least three different reaction wells, <LI>b) subjecting the contents of each well to an amplification reaction; <LI>c) halting the reaction in each well after a different number of amplification cycles; <LI>d) determining the amount of target sequence within each well; and <LI>e) using the results to calculate the amount of nucleic acid present in the initial sample. </SL> Particularly suitable apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.
Patent GB-2365595-A (GB)
Title: Array-type processor
Inventor: FUJII TARO
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: To execute all processing in an array section of an array-type processor, each processor must execute processing of different types, i.e., processing of an operating unit and processing of a random logic circuit, which limits its size and processing performance. A data path section including processors arranged in an array are connected via programmable switches to primarily execute processing of operation and a state transition controller configured to easily implement a state transition function to control state transitions are independently disposed. These sections are configured in customized structure for respective processing purposes to efficiently implement and achieve the processing of operation and the control operation.
Patent GB-2373347-A (GB)
Title: Controller for controlling a system
Inventor: PHILLIPS ALAN PAUL ROLLESTON
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: There is provided a controller for controlling a system, capable of presentation of a plurality of candidate propositions resulting in a response performance, in order to optimise an objective function of the system. The controller has a means for storing, according to candidate proposition, a representation of the response performance in actual use of respective propositions; means for assessing which candidate proposition is likely to result in the lowest expected regret after the next presentation on the basis of an understanding of the probability distribution of the response performance of all of the plurality of candidate propositions; where regret is a term used for the shortfall in response performance between always presenting a true best candidate proposition and using the candidate proposition actually presented.
Patent GB-2369252-A (GB)
Title: Nonreciprocal circuit device and communication device
Inventor: DEJIMA HIROKI
IPC: H01P1/383
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: On a ferrite 54, central conductors 51, 52, 53 are disposed so as to intersect each other, whereby a magnetic assembly 5 is formed. A permanent magnet 3 for applying a direct-current magnetic field to the ferrite 54 is provided. The residual flux density of the permanent magnet 3 is at least 0.420 T, the coercive force iHc is at least 344 kA/m, and the coercive force bHc is at least 320 kA/m. The magnet 3 is a ferrite magnet, with cobalt and lanthanum added.
Patent GB-2377557-A (GB)
Title: Strap clamp for earthing connection to pipe
Inventor: HINLEY JOHN GRAEME
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 2001-07-14
Abstract: An electrical connector 10 for connecting an earth wire to a pipe 12 comprising a clamp body 14 and a flexible strap 52. The clamp body 14 has a channel shaped section with leg portions 18. A clamping screw 24 engages the strap 52 when inserted through slots 20 in the leg portions 18. Each leg portion 18 has reinforcing rib formations 30, and a chamfer 34 on the inner edge.
Patent GB-2377775-A (GB)
Title: Distributing programs to processing units in a network using information on the capabilities of the units
Inventor: MATTHEWS DAN J
IPC: G06F11/22
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A process is defined which maintains in a host repository, such as a flat file or a database, a record of configuration information for a plurality of data processing hosts in a distributed system, such as a test system. Configuration information comprises details of products installed on the host and details of how such installed products are configured. Program requirements which contain the host configuration requirements of a program, such as a test program, to be executed are then obtained and compared with the host information in the host repository in order to identify a host that is capable of executing the program. One of these hosts is then selected and the program is executed on it.
Patent GB-2365800-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for reducing the emission of vaporised hydrocarbons in a fuel supply system
Inventor: ANDORF RENATO
IPC: B01D53/04
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: Apparatus for reducing the emission of vaporized hydrocarbons in a fuel supply system comprises a activated carbon filter for binding the hydrocarbons, a catalyst (3 Fig 3) for oxidation of the hydrocarbons to carbon dioxide and water which is located downstream of the filter.
Patent GB-2364805-A (GB)
Title: Entitlable hypertext links
Inventor: MAHONEY JOHN J
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1997-10-28
Abstract: A hypertext document contains links which may specify a plurality of possible links. When a user accesses the link, their entitlement is determined by accessing a database, and they access the appropriate one of the plurality of possible links according to their entitlement. This may be used to distribute corporate or research information over the Internet.
Patent GB-2368785-A (GB)
Title: Stand
Inventor: STOREY JOHN
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: A one-piece stand comprising a base part (18) and a support part (17) pivotally connected together by an integral hinge (16) to allow the support part (17) to be moved angularly from a storage configuration, where the stand is flat, to a selected supporting configuration where the support part (17) is upright at an angle to the base part (18). The support part (17) has a number of adjustment locations defined by pairs of spaced ribs (19), which are adjustably selectively engaged by a cross-piece of a bracing member (31) integrally pivotally connected to the base part (18). The base part has a pair of laterally spaced stability feet (21) with respective downwardly depending abutment feet (22).
Patent GB-2372584-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle engine output torque control method and system
Inventor: BIDNER DAVID KARL
IPC: B60K28/16
Filed: 2001-11-27
Abstract: A vehicle engine output, torque control method and system comprises a user input device 130 (for example an accelerator peddle), a cruise control system 12, engine parameter measurement devices 110, 112, 117, 121, 119, 118, 135 and 131. The system may further comprise a traction control system 19. In operation a first engine target torque is calculated from the output of one of said cruise control 12 or peddle position sensor 134. A second target engine torque is calculated from a measured engine operating condition. A desired engine output torque is calculated from said target output torques, and an engine parameter (eg throttle position) is adjusted to achieve it. In a further embodiment a third target torque is calculated via a signal from the traction control unit 19. Said desired torque being selected as the lesser of the third target torque or the sum of the first and second target torques. The vehicle may have a drive by wire system.
Patent GB-2373376-A (GB)
Title: Modular rotor/stator assemblies for a wellbore motor
Inventor: FLESHMAN ROY R
IPC: H02K16/00
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: The modular motor includes a plurality of modular motor sections 46 comprising a modular stator and a modular rotor 60 the modular motor sections being mechanically and electrically coupleable so that the rotor of one modular motor section is drivingly coupled via elements 71,73 to the rotor of a second modular motor section having a rotor and electrical connection of the windings via elements 102 ,104 is achieved. End section 42 and 44 appropriately terminate the assembled middle sections 46.
Patent GB-2367732-A (GB)
Title: Bus interconnect system
Inventor: FAGET ROY R
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1998-04-16
Abstract: Several graphics processing elements are interconnected in a ring using a plurality of individual busses (250, 252, 254). Each bus (250, 252, 254) interconnects a pair of the graphics processing elements (202, 222, 242) and includes a like group of signal lines (250A-250F) for transferring graphics command signals and information signals between graphics processing elements (202, 222, 242) in the ring. Each group of signal lines (250A-250F) includes: a group of information signal lines (250F) for transferring information between the processing elements; a clock signal line (250A) for transferring a clock signal associated with the information signals on the information signal lines to the next processing element in the ring; a ready signal line (250B,250C), on which a ready signal is transferred from a first graphics processing element (226) to a previous graphics processing element (206) in the ring, the ready signal indicating the ability of the first graphics processing element (226) to receive information from the previous graphics processing element (206); and a group of type signal lines (250E), for transferring type signals indicating the type of operation to be performed on information on the information signal lines (250F). One of the graphics processing elements (202, 222, 242) is a host interface processing element (202) and is coupled to a host processor to receive commands and information signals to be forwarded to the other graphics processing elements (222,242) in the ring. Each of the graphics processing elements (222) includes: a core processing unit (224); an interface unit (226), including a pass through path (261), which permits command and information signals to be transferred directly through the interface unit (226) to another graphics processing element in the ring, and a backup path (290), for temporarily storing the forwarded command and information signals; and a plurality of buffers (228,230), coupled between the interface unit (226) and the corresponding core processor (224), for temporarily storing the command and information signals for transfer to the core processing unit.
Patent GB-2384212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to karts
Inventor: VANHINSBERGH GREGORY STANLEY
IPC: B62B15/00
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: A wheeled kart/cart, preferably being a free kart powered by a kite, has a seat unit 7 mounted transversely slidably relative to the chassis 1 of the kart. The slidable seat allows the user to adjust the centre of gravity of the kart according to the relative direction of the wind. The seat unit may be supported upon front and rear rails or tracks 72, and may be provided with hand operated clamps for locking the seat in a plurality of positions. The kart may be of a modular construction, and may also be provided with foot-operated steering (see figure 16) which can also operate brakes on the karts wheels (see figure 24). The wheels of the kart may have annular flanges (25, figure 22) so as to dig into soft ground e.g. sand, and thereby reduce leeway or lateral sliding of the kart.
Patent GB-2389218-A (GB)
Title: Control of a linear lighting array
Inventor: WYNNE WILLSON PETER
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A method for controlling a linear array of light sources by selecting a subset of pixels in an input image and controlling the light sources according to the status of the pixels selected. A line of pixels may be scanned across an image, the line of pixels at a certain time determining the output of a line of light sources at a corresponding time. In a further aspect a set of mathematical rules are defined to govern the dynamic properties of the status of each light source. For example a given status condition can be moved along an array of light sources at a certain velocity according to a set of mathematical rules. As shown, the image may be produced by an image generator 104 or an image input 106 directly to the apparatus. A processor 108 carries out translation from the image format to the light sources. The linear lighting apparatus 110 comprises a number of LEDs 112 or other light sources.
Patent GB-2374359-A (GB)
Title: Caravan and mobile home flotation systems
Inventor: CARVETH ROBERT NEIL
IPC: B63B35/73
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: Flotation apparatus for a structure such as a mobile home (1) or the like, the apparatus comprising one or more flotation pods (5) adapted to be received beneath the structure so as to permit it to float in the event of flooding, characterised in that one or more hinged guide arms (7) are provided for guiding flotation of the structure, the or each guide arm being hinged (10) to the structure and to a fixed point (9) adjacent thereto, the arrangement being such that upon flooding the structure is able to float to the extent dictated by the length of the or each guide arm and after flooding can return substantially to its original position.
Patent GB-2380672-A (GB)
Title: Herbal formulation
Inventor: SOLANKI RANJITSINH
IPC: A61K36/59
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation which comprises a mixture of the following eleven herbs: Withania somnifera, Chlorphyton borivilianum, Boerhavia diffusa, Elephantopus scaber, Moringa oleifera, Tecoma undulata, Bauhinia purpurea, Ficus racemosa, Cyperus rotundus, Sphaeranthus acmella and Tinospora cordifolia, or a mixture of the active ingredients that have been extracted from those herbs or chemically synthesised. The herbal formulation of the invention is effective for the treatment of cancer, in particular squamous cell carcinomas, tumours and other metastatic states, including lung cancer.
Patent GB-2391244-A (GB)
Title: Railway sleeper for receiving cabling.
Inventor: GORTON CALUM IAN BRUCE
IPC: E01B3/20
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: The sleeper has a central groove with entry and exit points at end nosings to accept cabling. Cables are retained by bridging straps. The sleeper has passages for cables where rails are supported, and end noses.
Patent GB-2391781-A (GB)
Title: A device for removing the vocal component of an audio recording
Inventor: JONES GRANVILLE
IPC: H04S1/00
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A device for removing the vocal component of a audio recording receives the input from an audio device and contains means for removing the vocal component of the input and delivering the remaining component of the audio input to an audio output device.