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Patent GB-2286414-A (GB)
Title: Bending stiffener
Inventor: KJ R BJARNE
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 1993-10-07
Abstract: Bending stiffener (1) intended for mounting to a receiving station, preferably an offshore platform, for guiding cables, flexible risers, umbilicals etc. through an internal axial bore (6) in the bending stiffener (1). The stiffener (1) comprises a termination end (14) for mounting to the receiving station, a circular flange (3) with an inner bore provided with an internal cylindrical insert (4) having an internal bore diameter equal to the bore (6) of the bending stiffener (1), a composition (7) of a rubber compound with an internal bore (6) and outer dimensions equal to the bending stiffener (1) is fastened to the end flange/insert (2, 4) and is formed in the longitudinal direction with a substantially conical outer taper toward the flexible end (13) of the bending stiffener (1). The composition (7) further including layers of axial reinforcement (8) connected with cross-cord layers (9) therebetween, reinforcement (11), and an outer protection layer (12) wrapped around the outer circumference of the bending stiffener (1). The flange (2) is formed with a number of radial openings (windows) (3) distributed around the flange (2). The axial reinforcement (8) runs from the flexible portion (13) of the bending stiffener (1) toward and through a radial opening (3) in the flange (2) and back toward the flexible portion (13) of the bending stiffener (1) through another radial opening (3) in the flange (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289806-A (GB)
Title: Lampholder
Inventor: DOHERTY PATRICK JAMES
IPC: H01R33/46
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: A safety lampholder for a bayonet bulb comprises a housing (10) which defines slots (11) to receive bayonet pins of an inserted bulb. The slots (11) each include an inclined portion (12). Contacts (80) are provided within the housing (110) for electrical connection to a power source to supply electricity to the bulb. A rotatable apertured shutter (30) is located in the housing (10) for selectively obstructing access to the contacts (82) and actuable by an inserted bulb between a first inoperative position in which the contacts (80) are behind the rotatable shutter (30) and a second operative position in which they extend through apertures (40) in the shutter (30) for bearing against a bulb. The shutter (30) supports surfaces (33) which are inclined in an opposing direction to the inclined portions (12) of the housing slots (11). The surfaces (33) extend adjacent the slots (11) so as to be engaged by an inserted bulb. Formations (76, 44) are provided within the housing (10) and arranged such that for the shutter (30) to be moved from the first to the second position it must first be rotated within the housing and then moved axially relative to the housing. The shutter surfaces (33) are positioned such that the bayonet pins of an inserted bulb slide along the said surfaces (33) to actuate rotation of the shutter (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303946-A (GB)
Title: Data conferencing system
Inventor: ALDRED BARRY KEITH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1995-07-29
Abstract: A data conferencing system includes at least two computer workstations linked by a data network. Each computer workstation is able to store and display an electronic sheet, the electronic sheet being logically divided into a set of cells, each cell being able to contain a single character. A user can select a portion 370 of the electronic sheet, a portion comprising at least one cell, and then perform different editing operations on the selected portion of the electronic sheet. Updates resulting from editing the electronic sheet are then distributed to the other computer workstations in the data conferencing system, so that all the workstations in the data conferencing system share the same electronic sheet.
Patent GB-2307961-A (GB)
Title: Cooling a brake
Inventor: DOMMETT SIMON PAUL
IPC: F16D65/78
Filed: 1995-12-08
Abstract: A coolant circulator 40 for a brake, e.g. for use in a paper printing machine, steel strip uncoiling, dynamometry, or a winch, comprises a spiral channel 48 for carrying cooling fluid. The circulator 40 is arranged to form a cooling jacket for brake plates (14, figure 1) which cause braking of a shaft (2) by contacting friction discs (10) mounted on the shaft via a brake disc (4). The circulator provides consistent and controllable flow of coolant, and allows an inlet and outlet 44, 46 to be formed at the top of the brake, eliminating the need for ground clearance.
Patent GB-2308965-A (GB)
Title: Detachable teat collar
Inventor: PAUL JOHN
IPC: A01J5/08
Filed: 1996-01-12
Abstract: A detachable teat collar 22 is provided with a flange 28 for coupling to the mouth portion 6 of a teat cup. In use the massaging action of the liner (4 Fig 1(a)) on a teat 16 contained therein is effected on the lower portion 20 of the teat 16 thereby stimulating "let down" and thus the secretion of milk 18.
Patent GB-2299220-A (GB)
Title: Trunking connector
Inventor: HAMILTON NEIL GEORGE JOHN
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1996-03-18
Abstract: A component for covering the corner connection of trunking sections comprising a channel section with returned edges 10A, 10B and a cover plate (not shown), comprises side plates 18 and an outer cover plate 16 attachable to the side plates along two adjacent sides, wherein access to the trunking interior is provided from different sides according to the manner in which the sections are connected. Gusseted side plates may be used (Figures 5 to 8), and the outer cover may be flat (Figure 4 & 8), or cover an inside bend (Figure 7), according to the disposition of the channel openings.
Patent GB-2301026-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable vehicle seat assembly
Inventor: ROPP DALE
IPC: B60N2/14
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: An adjustable vehicle seat assembly which allows rotational and linear adjustment of the seat (not shown) composed of an upper 30 and lower 10 swivel plates and a slide plate 60. The slide plate is mounted on top of the upper swivel plate such that when the upper swivel plate rotates so does the slide plate. The lower swivel plate has spaced swivel latch pin holes 12 in a circular configuration and on the upper swivel plate is a swivel latch pin 38 mounted on swivel latch bar 39, the swivel latch pin 38 is biased downward by a spring 48 into the holes of the lower swivel plate On the upper swivel plate is slide track 40 which has upwardly oriented teeth 42 which are engaged by the holes 70 on the slide latch arm 67 to allow linear adjustment of the seat. Two handles 68, 72 are disposed side-by-side on the slide plate such that the operator can adjust the seat in any direction with one hand.
Patent GB-2315373-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector for charging electric vehicles
Inventor: MILLER EMLYN ROBERT
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 1996-07-12
Abstract: A charging station comprises an outlet socket 11 for charging an electrically powered vehicle connected to the socket 11 via a mating plug 12. The power supply may be connected to a credit meter 23 via a circuit breaker 22 and a cut-out switch 28 may be operable to trip a residual current detector 24 to interrupt the power supply to the socket 11 in response to separation of the plug 12 and socket 11. The power supply can be reconnected by operating a manual re-set button 26 when a vehicle is connected to the socket 11.
Patent GB-2315479-A (GB)
Title: Compartmented carrier bag for bottles
Inventor: PENNEY DELMUND ALLSOPP
IPC: B65D33/08
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A compartmented carrier bag suitable for carrying bottles is formed in a saddle shape, foldable about a median line M so that ends of the bag hang down on either side. Each of the end regions provides one or more compartments or pockets (51) whose openings are directed towards the median line M. The foldable saddle construction may be made in a continuous process from tubular material processed in the direction of the median line M, forming the necessary slits, joins and seals by conventional bag-making procedures. Hand holes (41, 42) on either side of the median line M are superimposed.
Patent GB-2304634-A (GB)
Title: Method of screen printing
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH JONATHAN
IPC: B41M1/12
Filed: 1996-07-25
Abstract: A method for screen printing a substrate, the method comprising temporarily holding the substrate to a base during the screen printing, characterised in that the substrate is releasably held to the base by means of a pressure sensitive, hot melt, sprayable adhesive.
Patent GB-2317450-A (GB)
Title: Central venous pressure zero-marker
Inventor: SIMPSON DAVID STEWART
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 1996-09-21
Abstract: A light or laser pen 13 is attached to a transducer holder (9) at the level of the atmospheric port on the transducer (6,Fig.1). The pen has a spirit-level built into its shaft (14). The pen may be 'levelled' manually with regard to the spirit level. A beam of light produces a 'spot' on the patient. The transducer holder may then be adjusted on its pole 10 until the 'spot' is at mid-chest level 14. This permits the transducer to be zeroed accurately to the level of the patient.
Patent GB-2312914-A (GB)
Title: Pin, or spigot, and socket closure and security device for windows and doors
Inventor: LAPORTA GIOVANNI MARIA
IPC: E05F7/00
Filed: 1996-12-03
Abstract: A window assembly comprises a movable frame 14 coupled by a hinge to a fixed frame 12 to allow the movable frame to be swung open and closed. A male engagement pin or spigot 46 projecting from the movable frame 14 engages in a socket 60, 72 on the fixed frame 12 as the window is closed. The spigot 46 has a tapered or rounded tip 50 on one side which progressively engages a tapered mouth surface 92 of the socket 72, to draw the frames into sealing engagement when in the closed position, and to prevent the frames from being levered open, and a flat profile 98 on the other side for obstructing removal. In one form, the pin is reinforced with webs and with a support plate. The socket may be shaped in a complementary fashion to that of the spigot and its position may be adjustable to vary the degree of compression. The socket can have spikes which bite into the surface of the frame to hold the spigot in position.
Patent GB-2312486-A (GB)
Title: High pressure fuel injection pipe for diesel internal combustion engine
Inventor: USUI MASAYOSHI
IPC: F16L9/04
Filed: 1997-04-21
Abstract: The pipe has a relatively thick outer pipe 1 and a relatively thin inner pipe 2 formed out of a seam welded pipe made of a high tension steel plate, e.g. stainless steel, and having a thickness of 0.4 to 1.5 mm, the outer pipe being formed of the same steel or of carbon steel. Because the fuel injection pipe thus obtained allows inner facial wrinkles of the inner pipe to be suppressed to 25 ~m or less in depth, it can fully sustain high internal pressure of 1200 bar or more.
Patent GB-2325328-A (GB)
Title: Animal medicament reminder apparatus
Inventor: BARRELL AVA
IPC: G09F11/00
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: A farm animal medicament reminder apparatus comprising a display panel 2 fitted with a dosage monitor 3 wherein the display panel and the dosage monitor are capable of movement relative to each other, between first and second disengageable positions; the reminder information being displayed, in use, on the panel and/or the monitor and relating or being relatable to animal dosage requirements. The apparatus may be provided with a fitment means 7, e.g. of magnetic material so that it can be secured to a support. The apparatus may include areas 4 capable of receiving written information. The relative movement may be rotary (Figures 2 - 4).
Patent GB-2316513-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the energizing of an ink jet printhead
Inventor: MOH SUNGWON R
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 1997-08-07
Abstract: Encoder pulses activate a motor (31) to move a printhead (33) at a desired speed over a recording medium, e.g. in a postage meter. Fire pulses at a fire pulse frequency are supplied from an ASIC (39) to an ink jet printhead driver chip (37) to selectively energize ink jet printhead nozzles (33a) to eject drops of ink onto the recording medium based on a predetermined relationship between an expected encoder pulse frequency and the fire pulse frequency. Variations in the speed of the ink jet printhead movement caused by variations in the encoder pulse frequency are compensated by using the ASIC (39) for continuously comparing the encoder pulse frequency to the fire pulse frequency and for adjusting the fire pulse frequency based upon the variations to maintain the predetermined relationship, thereby synchronizing the ink jet printhead movement with the energizing of the printhead nozzles (33a).
Patent GB-2333816-A (GB)
Title: Tapping pipe to provide branch connection
Inventor: STANLEY MARK JAMES
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 1997-11-20
Abstract: The pipe is clamped between two blocks 3,4 profiled to accept the pipe, a further block 2 with an internal screw-thread being bolted to the block 4; a hollow pipe cutting tool 6 is externally screw-threaded for engagement with the block screw-thread for movement to cut the pipe, the upper end being contained in a branch union fitting 1 for connection to e.g. a straight compression coupling, a compression tee piece, a compression elbow, a washing machine coupling, tee or elbow, or bibcock.
Patent GB-2325540-A (GB)
Title: Managing operations in a layered shared-cache controller
Inventor: ARIMILLI RAVI KUMAR
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: Cache functions (e.g. read/write) and architectural functions (e.g. data move, status change) are layered (separated) in a shared-cache controller 402 which includes controller units 404-410, 416 for different types of operations. When operations initiated by different processors compete for the use of a particular controller unit, a throttle unit serialises the operations and resolves operation flow rate issues with acceptable performance trade-offs. The layering and use of generic interfaces isolate controller logic from architectural complexities and allow controller logic to be duplicated readily so that a non-shared-cache design can be extended to a shared-cache design by straightforward modification.
Patent GB-2328776-A (GB)
Title: Optical pickup includes waveguide for condensing light from source
Inventor: YOO JANG-HOON
IPC: G11B7/1384
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: The optical pickup includes: a light source unit 100 including a light emitting diode (LED) 101 for emitting light and a waveguide 103 for condensing the light emitted from the LED 101; a collimating lens 110 for collimating the light emitted from the waveguide 103; an objective lens 140 for condensing the light passed through the collimating lens 110 to form a light spot on the recording surface of a recording medium 1; light path changing means 130 arranged on an optical path between the collimating lens 110 and the objective lens 140, for changing a travelling path of the incident light; and a photodetector 160 for receiving the light incident via the objective lens 140 and the light path changing means 130 after being reflected from the recording medium 1. A further embodiment (Fig 3) uses a plurality of LEDs, each having a respective waveguide.
Patent GB-2329947-A (GB)
Title: Stepped driving recess and driving tool for a fastener
Inventor: ROBINSON HARRY
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 1998-09-22
Abstract: A driving recess for a fastener 9 comprises a series of stepped hexagonal recesses 1,2,3 of different sizes in axial alignment, one on top of the other. For smaller fasteners (7,8, Figs 1,2) a single recess (1) or two recesses (1,2) can be provided. A single tool (4, Fig 4) with stepped hexagonal projections (4,5,6) will fit all arrangements. The recesses 1,2,3 are formed cold using a punch, which does not require taper. Therefore the sides of the recesses 1,2,3 are formed parallel with the axis of the fastener.
Patent GB-2331459-A (GB)
Title: Use of bisphosphonates in pharmaceutical preparations intended for intramuscular use
Inventor: BRUZZESE TIBERIO
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: Pharmaceutical preparations containing a bisphosphonate and benzyl alcohol have been found to overcome the pain and discomfort associated with preparations containing bisphosphonates only when administered by intramuscular injection. The bisphosphonates may comprise alendronic acid, clodronic acid, etiodronic acid, medronic acid or pamidronic acid, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These preparations may be used for the treatment of skeletal and bone disorders such as pagets disease and osteoporosis. Tests were performed on rabbits.
Patent GB-2330852-A (GB)
Title: Cutter element adapted to withstand tensile stress
Inventor: PORTWOOD GARY RAY
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 1997-06-19
Abstract: A cutter element (62) having a substantially flat wear face and leading (64) and trailing (66) sections, wherein the leading section (64) is sharper than the trailing section (66). Sharpness is defined as either a smaller inside angle at the intersection of a pair of planes or as a smaller radius of curvature. The insert of the present invention experiences reduced stress on its trailing portion and therefore is less subject to extreme wear and failure. The present invention can be applied with particular advantage to heel row cutters, but can also be applied to cutters in other rows that primarily ream the borehole wall. The present cutter element can be constructed so as to have either a positive or negative rake angle at its leading section, or to have any of a variety of shapes, depending on the characteristics of the formation in which it is to be used.
Patent GB-2334380-A (GB)
Title: Switch arrangement
Inventor: SIEGERT FRANZ-JOSEF
IPC: H01H9/26
Filed: 1999-02-03
Abstract: In a switch arrangement for switching a main function and for switching at least one secondary function, in which at least one secondary function is capable of being selected if the main function is selected, the control or controls 4, 5 for switching the at least one secondary function are covered by means of a cover 3 when the main function is not selected, and, when the main function is selected, the cover 3 is moved in such a way that the control or controls 4, 5 become visible and can be operated.
Patent GB-2334583-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for acquisition and processing of marine seismic data
Inventor: BRZOSTOWSKI MATTHEW A
IPC: G06F17/40
Filed: 1997-12-15
Abstract: It has been found that, rather than merely recording raw data on the seismic vessel for processing on shore, the performance of certain processing (16) on the vessel (12) at a particular time addresses the problems. Specifically, performing pre-stack time migration on raw data as it is being recorded on a seismic ship provides the information needed for quality control of the acquisition process, as well as providing a starting point for velocity analysis in preparation for later depth migration.
Patent GB-2352432-A (GB)
Title: Multi purpose motorcycle support
Inventor: ROBINS STEVEN
IPC: B62H1/04
Filed: 1999-07-24
Abstract: A motorcycle support device includes a suitably shaped beam (1) which, by means of suitable brackets (10), pivot points (14), and suitable stop-bars (15), may raise, and support clear of the ground, one of the motorcycle's wheels. It may also, by means of a suitable bracket (3), be releasably secured to the motorcycle in such a way as to be rendered portable, whilst simultaneously fulfilling the role of, for example, a passenger grabrail.
Patent GB-2342216-A (GB)
Title: Video editing apparatus and method
Inventor: ABE KEIKO
IPC: H04N5/782
Filed: 1999-09-27
Abstract: A video editing apparatus and method whereby a video recording is split into its individual picture frames and means are provided to take a small vertical strip of each picture frame (see fig. 1). Moving from one frame to the next, the sampled strip also moves along the frame as shown in the figure. These strips are then combined on a display forming a video browser (4A, 4B). Editing points can then be readily set using this browser even for a plurality of video sequences. As an extra feature the audio waveform corresponding to the sampled video footage can also be displayed.
Patent GB-2344693-A (GB)
Title: Tungsten silicide nitride as an electrode for tantalum pentoxide devices
Inventor: KIZILYALLI ISIK C
IPC: H01L21/283
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a silicon gate field effect transistor, characterised by depositing a multilayer gate electrode layer over the dielectric layer, wherein the multilayer gate electrode includes a composite layer comprising tungsten silicide nitride 17 and an electrical conductor 18. The multilayer gate is formed over a tantalum pentoxide dielectric layer 13 which is situated over a silicon substrate 11 in selected device regions. The electrical conductor is preferably made from tungsten silicide however, aluminium and copper may be deposited in addition to or instead of the tungsten silicide. The tungsten silicide nitride/electrical conductor reduces oxygen depletion effects in the tantalum pentoxide. The layers are preferably formed in situ in a PVD apparatus.
Patent GB-2340948-A (GB)
Title: Compliance measurement device
Inventor: TORRENCE GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1998-07-23
Abstract: A compliance measurement device having a plurality of platens (2, 3) mounted for relative movement to receive and compress a material of interest therebetween. A drive means (4, 5, 12) is provided for moving one or more of the platens (3) to apply a predetermined compressional force on the inserted material as is a means for recording changes in one or more of the external dimensions of the material under the compressional force.
Patent GB-2357708-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable toy
Inventor: WU TENG HUI
IPC: A63H3/06
Filed: 1999-12-30
Abstract: An inflatable toy includes an inflatable envelope, an alkali material 12 and one or more sleeves 13 received in the envelope, and an acid liquid received in the sleeve. The acid liquid may flow out of the sleeve to act with the alkali material when the sleeve is broken. The sleeve and the alkali material may be received in a bag. One or more limit bulbs 53 are secured on a circuit board which has two wires 51,52 that may be electrically coupled together by the acid liquid when the acid liquid flows into the envelope. The inflatable envelope may be received in a casing or may be secured to a rod.
Patent GB-191111812-A (GB)
IPC: A63B31/14
Abstract: 11,812. Klaphecke, P. W. May 16. Swimming-appliances.-Relates to swimming- shoes of the type in which a pair of wings are pivoted longitudinally of a sole-piece secured to the foot by straps, springs being provided to hold the wings in their normal extended position. The shoe comprises a sole 1 secured to the foot by a heel-piece 4, straps 7, and a shield-piece 6. Wings 10 are pivoted by lugs 11 to a central rod 8 secured to the sole 1 by clips 9 and also to the straps and heel-piece. Stops 14, 15 secured to the rod 8 limit the play of the wings, and adjustable tension springs 19 normally hold the wings in an open position.
Patent GC-0000038-A (GC)
Title: Catalytic hydrolysis of alkylene oxides.
Inventor: KRUCHTEN VAN EUGENE MARIE GODF
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1998-10-31
Granted: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A process for the preparation of alkylene glycols by reacting an alkylene oxide with water in the presence of a catalytic composition comprising a macrocyclic chelating compound complexed with an ionic compound the anion of which is catalytically effective under the reaction conditions. Preferably, the macrocycle is a crown ether or a cryptate and the anion is selected from the group of halogenides, carboxylates having from 1-20 carbon atoms, hydrogen carbonate, hydrogen sulphite, hydrogen phosphate and metalates.