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Patent GB-2277958-A (GB)
Title: Espagnolette fastening mechanism
Inventor: SHENTON NIGEL PHILIP
IPC: E05C9/12
Filed: 1994-05-04
Abstract: A window or door assembly comprises a window or door panel mounted in a frame. The panel is moveable from an open position in which an edge of the panel engages the frame to a closed position in which the edge is clear of the frame. Said edge is provided with a locking mechanism comprising a first and second elongate members (1, 6) provided with locking formations adapted for engagement with the frame. A first pinion 21 is rotatably mounted and engages a first rack 22 formed along a portion of the first elongate member (1) so as to move the first elongate member along the edge of the panel. The first elongate member (1) is further provided with a second rack 26 which engages a second pinion 25, which in turn is operably linked to the second elongate member (6) so as to cause movement of the second elongate member (6) in a direction opposite to that of the first elongate member (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282713-A (GB)
Title: Non-rewireable plug
Inventor: SATO MINORU
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 1994-09-16
Abstract: A live pin (5) a neutral pin (6) and, optionally, an earth pin (7) extend from an outer surface of a plug base (3), and a fuse box (8) is defined by a recess formed in the outer surface of the plug base (3). Terminals (5a) and (6a) of the pins (5) and (6) project on an inner surface of the plug base (3). Legs (27a) and (27b) of fuse clips (27) and (28) extend inside the fuse box (8). One fuse clip (27) has a holding portion (31) which may be crimped to a live conductor (34) of a cable core and the other clip (28) engages the terminal (5a) of the live pin (5). A terminal of a neutral conductor (23) of the cord may be riveted onto the terminal (6a) of the neutral pin (6) and a flange (35) of clip (28) may be riveted onto the terminal (5a) of the live pin (5). A cover (4) is placed over the plug base (3) to house the terminals (5a), (6a) and (7a) and other elements on the inner surface of the plug base (3). The cover (4) is fused to the plug base (3) entirely or partly. Connections may be made by rivetting, crimping or welding. Strain relief is provided by a bushing on the cable 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282484-A (GB)
Title: A molded carrier ring leadframe having a corner resin injecting area
Inventor: BIGLER CHARLES GERALD
IPC: H01L23/495
Filed: 1994-09-21
Abstract: A leadframe (30) having a novel resin injecting area (44) facilitates the removal of a molded gate prior to excising a semiconductor device (38) from a carrier ring (40). The carrier ring has a corner which is on a diagonal, a corner of the package body to form the resin injecting area. The resin injecting area of the leadframe has a hole and an extension bar extending from the hole to connect to a tie bar, which supports a die pad (32), inside the package body. The hole in the leadframe is designed for retaining the molded gate. The extension bar is designed to make the removal of a portion of a molded gate easier and more controllable. The semiconductor device can be shipped in the carrier ring with a portion of the molded gate already removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284092-A (GB)
Title: Parallel scan type ion implanter
Inventor: TSUKAKOSHI OSAMU
IPC: C23C14/48
Filed: 1994-11-15
Abstract: A parallel scan type ion implanter comprising multipole electrostatic deflectors 6, 7 produces an even and uniform dose distribution on the entire area of the substrate 8 by maintaining the moving speed of the ion beam spot constant on the substrate. It holds the rate of raising or lowering the deflection voltage stepwise along the vertical direction (Y-direction) constant and varies the rate of change the deflection voltage along the horizontal direction (X-direction) with time as a function of the location of the moving beam spot on the substrate. A formula relating the rate of change with the dimensions of the deflectors is given. A control unit 9, including a digital data stove, may control the voltages of the defectors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289292-A (GB)
Title: Skirting for running cables and for receiving electrical fittings
Inventor: MINOR PETER YANNICK
IPC: F16L3/26
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: Skirting for running cables and for receiving electrical fittings, including a back 1 consisting of a member obtained by extrusion provided with longitudinal partitions 2, 3, 4 delimiting components which are open at the front and a cover 14, 15, 16 which fits onto this back so as to shut off the compartments, characterized in that two of the neighbouring partitions (2 and 3) delimiting a compartment (7) are provided with means (21, 22) for receiving electrical fittings and that these partitions are provided with cutouts (17) distributed over the length of the partitions and aligned transversely to the member, these cutouts emerging on the open face of the compartments. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291864-A (GB)
Title: A lid forming a secondary container
Inventor: SENOBLE CLAUDE
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 1995-05-17
Abstract: Lid device intended for use with pots for consumable food comprises a compartment (10) forming a container intended to contain an ingredient incorporable with the contents of the pot (2) to which said lid (1) is secured. The opening (11) of the compartment (10) is peripherally bordered by a rim (12) allowing the fastening of a heat sealed protective cover (3), the rim (12) being extended towards the base by a skirt (13) whose lower extremity internally comprises means (14) which in association with complementary means (20) disposed externally on the upper edge (21) of the pot (2) allow its joining to the pot (2), the height of the compartment (10) being less than the height of the skirt (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304052-A (GB)
Title: Condom retaining device
Inventor: LAU KAI MING
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 1996-07-23
Abstract: The device comprises an elastic sheet 1 with a through aperture 10, the perimeter of the aperture being expandable so that the expanded perimeter exerts pressure on a condom-wearing penis pushed therethrough to stop semen spilling outside the condom and to prevent the condom slipping off accidentally, such aperture having a cross-sectional area of 12.5 - 707 sq.mm. in the unexpanded state. An extended skirt 4 may be provided, retaining means 11,12 being fastened to keep the skirt in proper position. A collar 3 may surround the aperture to complement the pressure exerted thereby. The device may also be provided in combination with an aperture stretcher comprising a complete or partial frame having a curved or straight stretching surface (Figs. 5-8).
Patent GB-2307177-A (GB)
Title: Fungicidal pyridopyrimidines
Inventor: O'MAHONY MARY JOSEPHINE
IPC: C07D471/04
Filed: 1996-11-13
Abstract: Substituted pyrido[1,2-a]primidinones of formula I  wherein R 1 is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; Z is O or S; W is O, S(O) n or NR 3 ; R 2 and R 3 , which may be the same or different, are each hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl group; each X, which may be the same as or different from any other X, is halogen, CN, NO 2 , SF 5 , acyl, O-acyl, trialkylsilyl, B(OH) 2 or a group D, OD or S(O) n D where D is a group as defined hereinbefore for R 2 or is optionally substituted amino and n is O, 1 or 2; or two adjacent groups X together with the atoms to which they are attached form a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; p is 0 to 4; and n is 0 to 2, most of which are novel compounds, have useful fungicidal activity.
Patent GB-2306453-A (GB)
Title: Using Returnable Dry Product Containers
Inventor: MEGARGLE WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: A01M9/00
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: A container 10 for holding dry products such as pesticides comprises a body 12 and a base 13. The body 12 is joined to the base 13 and is filled with dry product. A plurality of filled containers 10 are stacked together and transported to the field of use. For dispensing product the container 10 is hung e.g. from a stick 60 passed through notches 24 in handles 22 or from screw eyes 31. A hose is attached to dispensing valve 54 and its other end is placed in a product dispenser for filling it with product. When empty, the container 10 is stacked with others and returned for re-filling.
Patent GB-2312751-A (GB)
Title: NMR diffusion logging without gradient coils
Inventor: TAICHER GERSH ZVI
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 1997-04-08
Abstract: The self-diffusion coefficient D of nuclei in pore spaces is determined by measuring the decay in echo amplitude due to diffusion of nuclei in conjunction with internal magnetic field gradients caused by susceptibility differences between the matrix and the pore fluid. If the internal gradient and static field gradient are known, D is readily determined (equation 7). If the internal gradient is not known, then D may be determined by measuring echo decay at two values of static magnetic field (equations 8 and 9). In this case, the static field gradient and static field amplitude should not change in direct proportion.
Patent GB-2313445-A (GB)
Title: Multiphase cross-correlation flowmeter
Inventor: MIKURIYA KENTA
IPC: G01F1/36
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: A flowmeter for measuring the flow rates of individual phases of a multiphase flow comprises two capacitive sensors 21,31 consisting of electrodes 21a,21b,31a,31b attached to a conduit 10 through which the fluid under test flows. The sensors are spaced a known distance L apart along the conduit and the sensor signals are cross-correlated (40) to determine flow speed, the speed signals being used in a flow rate calculating circuit 50 to give a measure of flow rate. Signals relating to individual phases are provided by operating the sensors at various different frequencies, making use of the fact that the dielectric constants of the various phases alter with frequency in different ways (see figure 3).
Patent GB-2313928-A (GB)
Title: Elevator speed control
Inventor: GOTO MICHIO
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 1997-06-09
Abstract: In an elevator speed control circuit that has a proportional and integral speed amp 3 responsive to the deviation between a speed command * small Greek omega ** and actual motor speed * small Greek omega *M , there is provided a car motion feedback circuit that amplifies the difference between a speed command * small Greek omega ** and actual car speed * small Greek omega *car (or acceleration command and actual acceleration) with amp 12, extracts car vibration characteristics through band-pass filter 14, and changes these vibration components to the optimal phase in a phase correction filter 16 for feeding back. A load torque predictor 21 estimates load torque from signals from circuits 2-19 and from actual motor speed * small Greek omega *M to improve speed feedback characteristics and the effectiveness of external disturbance suppression in elevator speed control. A variety of variable circuit elements are disclosed as is means for modifying the response of the circuit depending on the sensed height of the car.
Patent GB-2315009-A (GB)
Title: Peanut spread having reduced fat and reduced calories
Inventor: MEADE MARY BETH
IPC: A23L25/10
Filed: 1997-07-07
Abstract: A reduced fat and reduced calorie nut butter composition, has up to 60% reduced fat by weight and up to 34% reduced calories by weight. The composition is produced with full fat nuts and roasted, partially defatted nuts and/or roasted, partially defatted nut flour, a low or no calorie triacylglycerol oil and a low or no calorie bulking agent. The composition also has a nut solids non fat level from 20-34% and a ratio of total non fat solids to total oil of from 2.0:1 to 2.7:1.
Patent GB-2316665-A (GB)
Title: Accumulating conveyor with pallets driven by endless chain
Inventor: LINGO KENNETH B
IPC: B65G17/00
Filed: 1997-08-28
Abstract: An accumulating conveyor for pallets P, whereby the pallets are normally advanced by an endless chain 24 but can be stopped individually if required to accumulate them, the chain continuing to move beneath the pallets. The endless chain forms upper 40 and lower 42 runs connected by curved sections 44, 46 at either end with upper 60 and lower 70 guide rails and, preferably, curved guide rails 64, 66, 74, 76 at each curved section. The chain is mounted between two chain sprockets 32, 36 which provide a drive for (29 figure 1) and tensioning of 27 the chain. The pallets have a dogging device 80 for engagement with the chain, comprising a first sprocket 92 which is preferably slidably mounted with respect to the pallet and includes a spring (91 figure 3) to bias it towards the chain. The sprocket further comprises a friction clutch (94 figure 3) so that normally the pallet is caused to advance as the chain engages the sprocket which remains fixed in its bearing. However, if the pallet encounters some resistance to movement, then the sprocket rotates and the pallet remains fixed. The conveyor also includes second sprockets 112, 116 at the curved sections engaging with an abutment (120 figure 6) of the pallet to drive them round the curved sections.
Patent GB-2322528-A (GB)
Title: Broadband interactive media
Inventor: NEWLIN DOUGLAS J
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 1998-02-12
Abstract: A whole-house, broadband interactive multimedia solution supplies a single broadband point-of entry at a network access node (NAN) (202) to a user's house (200). The NAN (202) allows the user to communicate with a central control (222) of a network (102) by simply using a NAN controller (210), such as a remote control, and connecting user devices such as televisions (208), VCR's (214) etc. to a coaxial cable system (209) in the house (200). The NAN (202) receives multiple signals from the network and transmits any number of multiple signals including any scram bled signals in a descrambled form when authorized by the network control (222) simultaneously to the user nodes (206) so that a user can choose any of the signals at any of the user nodes. Control (210) may be a remote control using RF signals or wired to the NAN (202).
Patent GB-2336454-A (GB)
Title: Child monitoring device
Inventor: RUPRAI MANOHAR SINGH
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: Movement of a child into any of a number of danger zones is detected and a warning (including a location signal) transmitted to a device carried by a parent or guardian. Electronic tagging is used.
Patent GB-2336893-A (GB)
Title: Flue ducting for atmospheric boilers
Inventor: GARROD JOHN TREVOR
IPC: F23J13/02
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: A flue ducting for atmospheric boilers comprises two coaxial generally tubular ducts (10, 11) and a generally undulating spacer (12) between said ducts. Features provided on the mutually facing surfaces of the ducts, are shaped to engage the undulating spacer (12). One end of the annular space between the ducts 10, 11 is closed, preferably by a sealing ring (19,20). The ducts (10,11) may be formed of aluminium continuous strip material. The spacer (12) may be a coil spring. The air entering the gap between the ducts serves to insulate the waste gases within the inner ducting (11), thereby preventing condensation.
Patent GB-2338622-A (GB)
Title: Handset talk caller ID system
Inventor: CHEN STEPHEN
IPC: H04Q3/72
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: A handset talk caller ID system comprising the commercial caller ID decoder(FSK and/or DTMF) to capture the caller's identification from lines signal, a normally-closed electronic relay switch connected with the telephone signal lines, a main central processing and controlling unit for controlling relay switch between signal lines' "closed" and "opened" position to allow called party's telephone set be isolated from or connected to local telephone exchange system, an internal regulated-voltage power supply to power the system, a storage memory to store the addressable caller's identification data, a phonetic storage unit with pre-recorded alphanumeric message for announcing audible caller's identification through the receiver of telephone set according to memory-mapping caller's identity. The invention makes it possible to isolate the called party's telephone set from signal lines and announce caller's identification through handset receiver before the telephone company realizes that handset receiver has been pick up(off-hook). This procedure allow called party to select whether accept or reject the telephone call through handset controlling. One of the most significant aspects of the invention is its off-hook detecting means and relay switch-controlling means to isolate the telephone set from telephone service system before recognition time to allow repeatedly sending audible message of caller's identification to handset receiver.
Patent GB-2327289-A (GB)
Title: Job Aiding Apparatus for Assembly Line
Inventor: NITTA MASAO
IPC: G05B19/409
Filed: 1998-07-10
Abstract: A display unit of a job aiding apparatus disposed at each work station of an assembly line, Fig.1 (not shown) provides a job detail image (52) for showing an instructional picture for the job in hand and a job result display image (82) for showing an entered result. The worker in each of the work stations can perform a job easily according to the job detail shown in the job detail display image, and can easily and accurately confirm the job result according to the job result in the job result display image. In Fig.13, it is a torque setting which can be entered by the worker and compared with the prescribed value ; other examples, Figs. 6 and 9 (not shown) may enable a check that the correct component has been chosen or that an assembled component does not provide a pressure leak.
Patent GB-2326016-A (GB)
Title: Optical pickup
Inventor: LEE CHUL-WOO
IPC: G11B7/135
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: An optical pickup comprises a holographic element 150 including a transparent substrate 154 carrying multiple thin layers 155 formed by alternately stacking first and second kinds of thin layer having respective first and second reflective indices. A reflecting layer 158 is applied to the substrate and layers. The element 150 gives rise to different light paths for differently polarized light components.
Patent GB-2341929-A (GB)
Title: Position detection
Inventor: SANDBACH DAVID LEE
IPC: G01L1/20
Filed: 1998-09-26
Abstract: A position detector is constructed from fabric and has electrically conductive elements. The fabric defines at least two electrically conducting planes 102,103. An electric potential is applied across at least one of the planes to determine the position of a mechanical interaction. In addition, a second electrical property (eg resistance) is determined to identify additional properties of mechanical interactions.
Patent GB-2344092-A (GB)
Title: Wing with airflow passage therethrough
Inventor: SMYTH DAVID ALBERT
IPC: B64C21/02
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: The wing comprises a passage 5, intended to conduct air from the upper surface of the leading edge of the wing to a lower surface of the wing thereby increasing lift. The passage may have multiple exits (4, fig.3) and the air could be sucked through the passage by means of jet engine or other propulsion device.
Patent GB-2345435-A (GB)
Title: Spine guard
Inventor: O'CONNOR EDWARD
IPC: A41D13/05
Filed: 1999-01-09
Abstract: A spine guard comprising a rigid padded head protector (1) with a short neck stem (2) protruding from the bottom rear of the head protector (1) of similar length to the cervical spine comprising several segments (4) of strong rigid material having cushioned angled flanges and male/female interlocking movable component parts joined by a steel cord (8) or similar permitting the neck stem to freely rotate, flex, bend, twist and compress within parameters in accord with the cervical spine, the stem being anchorable via a connector (14) to a back stem (23) similar in function to the neck stem aligned with and of a length in accord with the thoracic and lumbar spine and contained in or on a body suit securely fastenable to the body and shoulders such combined connected stems restricting the adjacent spine from damage during radical movements.
Patent GB-2346327-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar screw microprosthesis of the hip
Inventor: CABRERA JAVIER
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 1999-01-26
Abstract: A bipolar screw microprosthesis consisting of an outer screw which is secured into the Femur head and reaches the hip joint space. Inside the outer screw at the Femur head end is 50mm of screw thread 2 to position a inner screw carrying at the joint end a spherical metallic head 4 covered by a ceramic cup 5. By turning the inner screw with a screwdriver on ridge 8, articular space can be maintained or created in the hip joint.
Patent GB-2330723-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for coding information
Inventor: TODD MARTIN PETER
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: A method for inserting coded information into an image comprising the steps of analysing the image, identifying the edge regions within the image, determining the strength of the edge region, and producing an edge function which is dependent on the strength of the edge. The edge function is added to the image in order to represent coded information.
Patent GB-2347299-A (GB)
Title: Head or shoulder mounted support for hands free use of a mobile phone
Inventor: SEJAS TEODORO
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: In a first embodiment (Fig. 1) mobile telephone holder comprises a case into which a mobile telephone can be slid, to maintain a hands free conversation, and means to support the case on a users head. In a second embodiment (Fig. 6) the head support is replaced be means to support the case on a users shoulder with a connecting plate. The case may have adjusters to securely hold the phone. The case can be positioned on the support at the required point by means of holes or slots and is rotatably connected so that it can be positioned for the users comfort. In a third embodiment the holder can be an integral part of a garment. The case, connecting plate and support are all separable. When not in use the phone can be removed from the support and kept separately. The invention will be useful to mothers dealing with children, drivers cyclists and others employing both hands while maintaining a conversation.
Patent GB-2347733-A (GB)
Title: Computer mouse
Inventor: HUNG HSIEN-CHUNG
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 1999-03-08
Abstract: A computer mouse 30 includes a mouse body 32 having a rigid casing 34, a cushion 46 mounted to a top wall 42 of the mouse body for absorbing an external force applied to the mouser by a user's hand thereby reducing reaction force acting upon the user's hand. The cushion may include a mass of soft material 50 e.g.sponge, cotton or cloth, or a bag (56, Fig.6) filled with pressurized air, and the soft material may be attached to the top wall by a hook-and-loop type fastener (71, 72 Fig.9). Alternatively, the cushion comprises a number of springs (60, Figs. 11-22) located between the top wall and a rigid outer surface layer (48), which may have a piece of leather or fur adhesively fixed thereto.
Patent GB-2332465-A (GB)
Title: Method of drilling a multi-lateral wellbore using a model of subterranean formations
Inventor: DONOVAN JOSEPH F
IPC: E21B41/02
Filed: 1996-03-25
Abstract: A method, which uses a drill string containing a sensor for sensing subterranean formation properties during the drilling operation, comprises: (i) developing a subterranean formation model identifying the anticipated location of one or more hydrocarbon reservoirs 10, 12, 14; (ii) using the model to identify a drill path that is adjacent to but spaced apart from a target hydrocarbon reservoir; (iii) drilling a primary access wellbore 2 generally along the drill path; (iv) measuring at least one formation property relative to the target hydrocarbon reservoir from the primary access wellbore 2 using the sensor while drilling the access wellbore; (v) updating the subterranean model using the measured formation property to better identify the location of the hydrocarbon reservoir; and (vi) developing, using the updated subterranean model, a trajectory path for a branch wellbore 30, 32 extending from the primary wellbore 2 and projecting into the target hydrocarbon reservoir 10, 12.