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Patent GB-2319072-A (GB)
Title: Flap valve for vehicles
Inventor: PETESCH JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: A flap valve arrangement (10) for the heating and ventilating system of a motor vehicle comprises chamber (18) having flap (12). A first inlet passage (20) and a second inlet passage (22) are connected to chamber (18) for air to reach the chamber. A first outlet passage (24) is connected to the chamber for air from first inlet (20) and/or second inlet (22) to leave the chamber. A second outlet (26) is connected to the chamber for air from the first inlet (20) to leave the chamber. The flap is pivotable between a first position (1-1) which at least partially closes the first outlet (24), a second position (2-2) which controls the mix of air from first and second inlet (20, 22) reaching at least a portion of the first outlet passage, and a third position (3-3) which substantially closes second outlet (26). First inlet passage (20) carries heated air and second inlet air passage (22) carries ambient or cooled air.
Patent GB-2313099-A (GB)
Title: Product carrrier for sensitive products
Inventor: DAVIDSSON MIKAEL
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 1995-12-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a product carrier for sensitive products which are intended to be suspended in a usually sloping track (1) by means of a wheel arrangement (2) or the like. The invention is characterized in that it comprises a plate (5) on or in the vicinity of which the article is intended to be suspended and possibly a spacer (6) attached to the plate (5) preferably above the suspension point for the suspended article.
Patent GB-2328150-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle rear seat assembly
Inventor: HORSFORD PETER STEELE
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 1997-08-15
Abstract: A rear seat assembly 10 is disclosed in which a pivotable backrest portion 13 of the rear seat assembly has a cavity 20 which in combination with a pivotable backboard 16 defines a storage compartment in a rear side of the backrest portion 13. The backboard 16 can be folded down to define in conjunction with the cavity a storage compartment in the vehicle rear.
Patent GB-2314573-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for drilling multiple offshore wells from within a single conductor string
Inventor: SHARP ALLAN CASSELLS
IPC: E21B7/12
Filed: 1996-04-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for drilling multiple offshore wells (11, 13) from a single conductor casing string (21). A guide member (33) is provided for securing to a standard casing string (17) and running downhole and setting within a lower section of the conductor string (21). The guide member (33) includes multiple guide bores (35, 37) though which standard casing strings (17, 19) are run. A first one of the standard casing strings (17, 19) is secured into one of the multiple guide bores (35, 37) for lowering the guide member (33) into the lower section of the conductor string (21). A multibore low pressure wellhead housing (41) is mounted to the conductor string (21) as the guide member (33) is being lowered downhole within the conductor string (21).
Patent GB-2318273-A (GB)
Title: Tractor linkage siabilizer
Inventor: MCCORMICK PATRICK
IPC: A01B59/041
Filed: 1997-10-15
Abstract: A telescopic stabilizing device for use with the three point linkage of an agricultural tractor comprises an elongate sleeve (10) and a shaft (50) each having a plurality of cooperating holes (22,52), the holes (52) in the shaft (50) being at a different pitch to the holes (22) in the sleeve (10) so as to allow for vernier type variation in the effective overall secured length of the stabilizing device. A pin (70) which inserts into a hole (52) in the shaft (50) and a hole (52) in the sleeve (10) is used to secure together the shaft and sleeve. Attachment means (30,60) are used for mounting the stabilizing device between a draft arm and the chassis of an agricultural tractor. A separate sleeve element (40) is provided about the shaft (50) between the pivot end (60) and the sleeve (20) with at least one hole (41) being provided in the separate sleeve element (40) with the pin (71) being engageable through the hole (41) and a hole (53) in the shaft (50) so as to limit the extent by which the shaft can move relative to the sleeve thereby controlling the floating action of the device.
Patent GB-2330472-A (GB)
Title: Mode coding in binary shape encoding
Inventor: HAN SEOK-WON
IPC: H04N19/91
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: In encoding a binary alpha block (BAB) within a current frame based on the current frame and a previous frame including a plurality of BAB's, the BAB within the current frame is sub-sampled to generate a sample block and then a reconstructed BAB is reconstructed based on the sample block. In an intra mode, after evaluating the difference between the reconstructed BAB and the BAB, if there is no difference therebetween a first mode signal is generated, and if otherwise a second mode signal is generated and at the same time a second error data block representing the difference is generated. In an inter mode, besides performing the process in the intra mode described above, a BAB most similar to the BAB within the current frame among the BAB's within the previous frame is detected as a predicted BAB and then the difference between the BAB and the predicted BAB is evaluated. If there is no difference therebetween a third mode signal is generated, and if otherwise a fourth mode signal is generated and at the same time a fourth error data block representing the difference is generated. If two or more mode signals are generated one mode signal is selected according to a predetermined selection rule.
Patent GB-2327055-A (GB)
Title: Tool holder
Inventor: TAGUCHI MASAHIRO
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: A tool holder has a pair of drive-key grooves 122,123 having different depths and a notch groove 124 formed in the vicinity of the shallow drive-key groove 121. A cutaway portion 14 is formed in the bottom surface of the V-shaped groove 121 to a predetermined depth on the side opposite the notch groove 124 with respect to a diametric line that passes through the centre of the shallow drive-key groove 122. The cutaway portion 14 is formed over a predetermined angle range starting from a position that is separated from the diametric line by a predetermined angle such that the mass balance of the flange in the circumferential direction is secured.
Patent GB-2327717-A (GB)
Title: Compressor
Inventor: OBRIST FRANK
IPC: F04B27/10
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: A compressor for an air-conditioning system of a motor vehicle has a controllable compression medium feed mechanism powered by a belt-driven drive shaft. A drive wheel 29 having a belt pulley body 31 engaged with a belt 33 is coupled via an elastic coupling element 35 with the drive shaft 7, the drive shaft 7 also having a torque limiting mechanism in the form of a predetermined fracture point 65. Also disclosed (figs 4-7), a support mechanism (127) contains a projection (137) protruding from a take-up plate (11) and preferably forming a single piece with the take-up plate (11), as well as supporting element (139); the supporting element (139) has a first sliding surface (143) which works in conjunction with a second bearing surface (145) of a thrust bearing (129); the projection (137) and the supporting element (139) fit tightly together via a second sliding surface (147); and/or the driver (81) and the drive shaft 7 may be made in one piece.
Patent GB-981157-A (GB)
Abstract: 981,157. Intercommunication systems. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES Ltd. May 31, 1963 [June 7, 1962], No. 21860/63. Heading H4K. In a loud-speaking intercommunication system provided with a control amplifier, control unit and battery supply, each of plurality of outstations is provided with a plurality of calling line buttons and first and second relays for connecting transducers to a common circuit, the arrangement being such that operation of a calling button at a first station operates the first relay at that station and also operates the second relay at the called station, the connection being releasable from the calling station, the called station or the control unit. Central amplifier V is provided with voice-controlled gain or switching, and a calling station, e.g. St1, and a called station, e.g. Stn, are connected by their contacts a1 and bn to common lines la and lb respectively. Operation of a non-locking line button at station St1 closes contacts l<SP>1</SP> 1-n , l<SP>11</SP> 1-n  appropriate to the called station Stn to energize windings A<SP>I</SP> 1 , A<SP>II</SP> 1  of relay A 1  and operate auxiliary relay H in the central control unit. A 1  latches over contact a<SP>5</SP> 1  which shorts out winding A<SP>I</SP> 1 , the current drawn by A<SP>II</SP> 1  producing sufficient voltage drop across H to prevent operation at the A relay at any other station. Negative battery is applied over contacts a<SP>7</SP> 1 , l<SP>11</SP> 1-n  to line ln to operate relay Bn at Stn which latches to complete the connection. During a call lamps L1 light at the calling and the called stations, lamps L2 light at all the other stations, and lamp L3 lights at the control unit. Release of the connection is made at the calling station St1 by opening contact t<SP>5</SP> 1  to release A 1  and H which releases Bn, at the called station Stn by closing contact tn<SP>2</SP> which releases A 1  and on opening releases H and Bn, or at the control unit by opening contact tv. Privileged stations may be provided with a link SCn so that any existing connection can be cleared by t<SP>2</SP>n.
Patent GB-2327198-A (GB)
Title: Machine tools.
Inventor: LEADBEATER PETER BRIAN
IPC: B24D7/14
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: A machine tool, particularly for grinding workpieces, has a single rotatable spindle 2 carrying a fixed cup-shaped inner grinding wheel 8 and an axially slidable cup-shaped outer grinding wheel 22. A T-shaped annular piston 14 engages in a recess with the spindle to form front and rear annular chambers to each of which hydraulic oil is alternately connectable. The piston has an outer part 18 on which is mounted the grinding wheel 22, being preferably the coarser of the two wheels for use in rough grinding. A tooth-shaped location device 32 at each side of the piston 14 engages with a respective device 34 on the spindle to prevent relative rotation of the wheel 22 and to provide a driving torque when it is advanced to its working position beyond the inner wheel 8.
Patent GB-2330247-A (GB)
Title: A method of electrically interconnecting a tester to a device, and an           electrical connector therefor
Inventor: MCKAY COLIN
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: A sacrificial connector (8) having a housing (10) containing receptacle terminals which extend between first and second mating faces (14, 16) of the housing is connectable to pin terminals (28) of a connector (4) of a test device. Pin terminals of a connector of a device to be tested can then be engaged in the terminals of the sacrificial connector to permit testing of the device by the test apparatus. The sacrificial connector (8) is subsequently re-engaged with the pin terminals of a predetermined number of further devices to be tested. The sacrificial connector is symmetrical in order that it can then be turned round so that the pin terminals (28) of the test device engage ends of the terminals hitherto engaged by pin terminals of the devices to be tested. Once the plugging cycle life of both ends of the sacrificial connector has been reached, it can be replaced thereby avoiding replacement and re-termination of the connector (4) of the test apparatus.
Patent GB-2340933-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: WHITING ALAN DAVID
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: A PIR detector 10 incorporated into a three pin mains electrical plug or plug adapter that fits into a conventional mains plug socket. When the PIR detector senses movement, it switches on any electrical appliance that is connected to it. The user has the options of adjustable time delays or a remote switch is provided, to allow the user to switch the device on and off without triggering the electrical appliance to be switched on.
Patent GB-2341079-A (GB)
Title: Non-stick drinks coaster
Inventor: TEAGUE THOMAS GORDON JOHN
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 1998-09-02
Abstract: A coaster (drinks mat) includes concentric grooves or other patterns of grooves on the top surface of the coaster within the rim therof arranged so that any liquid running down the sides of a glass placed on the coaster would run down the sides of the grooves to spread evenly over the lower top surface of the coaster and out of contact with the bottom of the glass. The coaster may include a rim with an inside diameter capable of receiving the diameter of the base for stacking purposes. At least two further grooves may extend diametrically across the array of concentric grooves. The coaster may be made of wood, metal or plastics material. The concentric grooves and ribs there between may have a saw-tooth shape in cross-section. The coaster may have a central recess in its top surface.
Patent GB-2341332-A (GB)
Title: Stepping exercise machine which provides twisting movement for upper body
Inventor: WANG MEI-SAN
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: An exercise machine includes a base frame 1, a pedal support 2, a front stem 6 supporting handles 72, a rear stem 8 supporting a seat 91 and a stepping device which comprises two pedal levers 3 linked to a rotating disc 5. A linkage mechanism between the pedal levers 3 and the rotating disc 5 comprises a pushing arm 33 at the end of each pedal lever 3 which is joined to a linkage 4 which has its other end attached to the rotating disc 5 by means of a universal joint. A damper 10 is positioned between the pedal support 2 and the rotating disc to provide friction when the disc rotates, The amount of friction provided may be varied by turning the adjustment screw 100. As the user steps up and down on the pedals, the pushing arm 33 moves the linkage 4 back and forth and rotates the rotating disc 5. This in turn rotates the front stem 6 and the handles 72 so that the waist and upper body of the user is exercised as well as the legs. The whole assembly may be dismantled for ease of storage or packing by undoing screws 62, 52, 15 and 12 and removing the handles 72, front and rear stems 6, 8 and front beam 11.
Patent GB-2329331-A (GB)
Title: Modular furniture leg
Inventor: MAIN ALFRED CHARLES
IPC: A47B87/02
Filed: 1998-09-19
Abstract: A leg of a furniture item comprises two or more tubular members 2,4,5; at least one joining member 8,9 to join adjacent tubular members; and a tensioning rod 6 passing axially through the tubular members and joining members. The tensioning rod 6 is held in place by retention means 12,18 at the distal end portions 10,16 of the outer tubular members, each comprising a solid block of steel fixed to the inside of the tubular member. An internally threaded hole receives the externally threaded end portion of the rod and a nut is used at one end portion 16 to tension the rod. The joining members 8,9 each comprise a solid block of steel with a central aperture allowing the rod to pass through. The outer dimensions allow the joining member to be received within the tubular members with the exception of an abutting means 11 provided around the outer perimeter which remains outside the tubular members.
Patent GB-2333213-A (GB)
Title: Voice transmitter
Inventor: IWATA SHINICHIRO
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: A voice transmitter which does not make a transfer rate of a communication channel high in large degree for a baud rate of digital voice data and minimizes the deterioration of voice quality and does not make the breaking of voice reproduction, that is, silent time occur while a voice is transmitted in real time is provided. To achieve this, the following operation is implemented. An ADPCM encoder 2 encodes inputted analog voice signals to ADPCM digital voice codes. A S/P converter 3 converts serial signals to parallel signals of the byte unit. A code converter 4 detects codes to be escaped (BOF, EOF and CE) at the case that the codes to be escaped exist in the ADPCM data of the byte unit and converts the codes to be escaped to the code not to be escaped by adding or subtracting digital voice data 1 value. A transmission FIFO memory 5 stores the ADPCM data in order. A P/S converter 11 converts the parallel data of the byte unit to the serial signals. A transmitting section 12 transmits the serial data in infrared rays to a receiver. An alternative PCM encoder embodiment is described, Fig.6 (not shown).
Patent GB-2344744-A (GB)
Title: Electrical beverage making apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: A47J31/047
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: An electric coffee maker 2 comprises a first chamber 4, and a second chamber 6 arranged on top of said first chamber. A tube 8 extends down from the second chamber 6 into the first chamber 4 for transferring liquid between the two chambers. The base 20 of said first chamber 4 is provided with electric heating means 24 and a thermally responsive control 46 is provided associated with the base 20 so as to be responsive to the temperature of the heating means 24 or to a section of the base 20 for interrupting the power supply to or reducing the heating output of the heating means 24.
Patent GB-2332679-A (GB)
Title: Copolymers of substituted norbornenes for photo resists
Inventor: JUNG MIN HO
IPC: C08F222/06
Filed: 1998-12-09
Abstract: A copolymer suitable for use as a photo resist for making semiconductor elements, is characterised by having units derived from mono-methyl cis-5-norbornene-endo-2,3-dicarboxylate monomer together with units derived from maleic anhydride and two different monocarboxylate substituted norbornenes, and is represented by the formula: wherein R is t-butyl, hydropyranyl hydrofuranyl , or ethoxyethyl. The polymer has a MW of 3000 - 100,000 and may be prepared by polymerising the monomeric constituents using a free-radical catalyst. The inclusion of a dicarboxylated norbornene derivative reduces the offensive odour produced by the essential monocarboxlyated components.
Patent GB-2336718-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent device fabrication
Inventor: TSUKIYAMA HIROYOSHI
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 1999-04-19
Abstract: A paste for electroluminescent device fabrication comprises a dispersion of a fluorescent or dielectric substance formed in a binder that is dissolved in a solvent having a high boiling point. The paste is applied using a screen printing process onto a substrate at about room temperature and is left to stand for about 10 minutes during which time the layer becomes level. Subsequently, the layer is heated to vapourize the solvent. In this manner uniform electroluminescent or dielectric films having high concentration by weight of fluorescent or dielectric materials can be formed.
Patent GB-2353097-A (GB)
Title: Hidden electrical switch
Inventor: HAMPDEN-SMITH DAVID ERIC
IPC: H03K17/945
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: An electrical switch is activated through a solid medium (4) by a part of the body such as the hand approaching an antenna or sensor (2) concealed behind the solid medium. The antenna or sensor is connected to a switch box, mounted in a ceiling void, housing electrical parts and the switch, and the solid medium which the antenna runs behind is plasterwork or similar wall covering material. The switch assembly automatically calibrates upon power up to ignore the solid medium and environmental conditions and therefore operates only by proximity with a part of the body. The switch can be used for any electrical appliances or as a security device.
Patent GB-2343935-A (GB)
Title: Multi-configuration pilot valve
Inventor: WATSON NIGEL S
IPC: F16K31/42
Filed: 1999-10-28
Abstract: A pilot operated valve arrangement 10 having a valve body 11 with an elongate opening 12, a first end, a second end and three ports 1,2,3 each having respective passages leading to the second end. One of the ports 1,2,3 is selectively adapted to have a supply of fluid under pressure. An actuator body 21 is adapted to be connected to the valve body 11 and has a cavity19 inside. The actuator body 11 has a first end adjacent to the second end of the valve body 11, an actuator 16 is disposed within the cavity19. The actuator 16 has a first side and a second side and is moveable between a first and second position for moving the valve member 13. A fluid passageway is disposed within the actuator body and leads from the first end to a position on the second side of the actuator and is selectively connected in one of three configurations to connect to one of the three ports 1,2,3 via their respective passages. The actuator may be solenoid operated and control a pilot input. The valve may be configured to be normally open, normally closed or diverting.
Patent GB-191115152-A (GB)
IPC: E21B1/30
Abstract: 15,152. Ferguson, J., and Rule, E. J. June 28. Tappet gears; slide valves.-In a rock-drill or the like wherein the distributing - valve d is operated by a tappet f operated by inclines on the pistons, or by a protuberance h on the rod b, the tappet f is provided with antifriction rollers g. The valve d is held to its seat by a spring-pressed plate m.
Patent GB-191412156-A (GB)
IPC: H01J61/30
Abstract: 12,156. Lederer, A. May 19, 1913, [Convention date]. No Patent granted [Sealing fee not paid]. Vacuum tubes. - A tube containing a rare gas, such as neon, helium, argon, or krypton, is bent into compact form giving good distribution of light, and is rigidly or resiliently connected to a cap d similar to that of an incandescent electric lamp. A starting-device, such as a small induction coil, may be arranged in the cap, to which a ventilated or closed shade or globe may also be attached. Figs. 1 and 4 show two forms of the tube a; in the latter form, two parts of the tube are in parallel. A tube of U-form may have a rod connecting the middle of the bend to the cap, which is above the ends of the limbs. The tube may also be helical, or may consist of an incomplete horizontal ring with electrode pockets beneath it. Specification 14121/00 is referred to. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a) mentions electrodes of potassium or other alkali metal. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent HU-T68321-A (HU)
Title: Cyclopeptides
Inventor: HOELZEMANN GUENTER
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 1993-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclopeptides of the formula I  Cyclo-(A-B-C-D-Arg)   I  in which   A and B in each case independently of one another denote Ala, Asn, Asp, Arg, Cys, Gln, Glu, Gly, His, Ile, Leu, Lys, Met, Phe, Pro, Ser, Thr, Trp, Tyr or Val,   C denotes Asp or Asp(O-C1-4-alkyl) and   D denotes Gly or Ala, at least two of the amino acid radicals indicated being present in the D-form,  and their salts. These compounds act as integrin inhibitors and can be used in particular for the prophylaxis and treatment of circulation disorders and in tumour therapy.
Patent HU-H3826-A (HU)
Title: Multifocal ophthalmic lens pair
Inventor: GUILLON MICHEL
IPC: G02C7/06
Filed: 1993-12-08
Abstract: A pair of ophthalmic lenses both containing at least two optical powers, one for near vision and one for distance vision are described, both containing in the center portion of the lens the distance optical power. In the preferred embodiment, the remainder of the lens is comprised of annular portions made up of one or more optical zones to provide the desired combined, cumulative ratio of near and distance focal length areas at each pupil diameter. The distance portion located in the center is appropriately suited to the real world situation of requiring distance vision under high illumination situations.
Patent HU-T72978-A (HU)
Title: High dose formulations
Inventor: SAMUELS GLENN JAY
IPC: A61K31/5377
Filed: 1994-05-10
Abstract: Mycophenolate mofetil and mycophenolic acid can be conveniently manufactured into high dose oral formulations by the hot melt filling of a supercooled mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolic acid liquid into a pharmaceutical dosage form. High dose oral pharmaceutical formulations and manufacturing methods therefor are disclosed.