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Patent GB-2273294-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous polyolefin resin composition
Inventor: NAMBA HIROAKI
IPC: C08L23/26
Filed: 1993-11-11
Abstract: An aqueous polyolefin resin composition is characterized by containing a substance with a structure of poly(alkylene oxide) and a solubility parameter (SP value) of not lower than 7 to not higher than 12 at a proportion of not less than 0.001 wt. % to not more than 50 wt. % as a constitutional ingredient upon aqueous conversion of polyolefin or modified polyolefin. The composition may be used in a paint, primer, ink, sealant or adhesive. Diisocyanate may be included in the composition. The composition may be prepared by a process comprising the steps of melting the polyolefin together with surfactant and alcohol and adding water to cause phase inversion.
Patent GB-2283072-A (GB)
Title: Connector for joining channel members end-to-end
Inventor: ALLPORT BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1994-01-20
Abstract: A connector 21 for joining two channel members 14' and 14" end to end in axial alignment comprises a body portion 22 whose opposite ends 24 and 25 are slid into the ends of the two channel members 14' and 14", and a centre flange 23 which forms an abutment against which the ends of the channel members come to rest in their fully engaged position on the connector. In Figure 3, feet 27 on the channel members 14' and 14" engage in grooves 28 formed in the body portion 22 of the connector 21; in Figure 4, plates 31 are formed integrally on the centre flange 23 so that the channel members 14' and 14" are held between the opposite ends 24 and 25 of the connector and the plates 31. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280409-A (GB)
Title: Conveying system for a production line
Inventor: ORISAKA EIJI
IPC: B61B13/12
Filed: 1994-07-28
Abstract: A conveying system for conveying a plurality of objects 4 includes two intersecting tracks 1, 2. The objects 4 are propelled by conveying mechanisms 18 spaced along each track. Each conveying mechanism 18 has two contra-rotating rollers 19, 21 which engage therebetween a portion 16, 17 of the object 4. The centre part 12 of the roller engaging portions 16, 17 of the object is rotatable to allow the object 4 to be transferred between intersecting tracks 1, 2. The conveying mechanisms 18 adjacent the intersection 5 can also be advanced towards and retracted from the intersection 5. A method of forming a train of object 4 which includes advancing the conveying mechanism 18 faster than the speed of conveyance provided by the rollers 19, 21 and sensing contact between adjacent objects 4 is also disclosed. A method of controlling the conveying speed is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281795-A (GB)
Title: Self-learning method and apparatus for dynamic system characterisation and simulation
Inventor: JANKOVIC LJUBOMIR
IPC: G05B17/02
Filed: 1994-09-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the dynamic characterisation of a cyclical process. Values of a dependent output variable and of a plurality of cyclically varying independent input variables of the process are monitored and the maximum and minimum values of the dependent output variable of the process in each of a plurality of successive cycles are detected and stored together with values of the independent variables at which the maxima and minima occurred. These values are normalised and subsequently used to synthesise dynamic characterisation descriptors which are applied to the input variables to simulate the process. The method and apparatus require little data storage and are not computationally intensive as compared with known systems. The system can be used in the control of a building heating system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282456-A (GB)
Title: Wave analysis
Inventor: REYNOLDS KENTYN
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 1991-06-18
Abstract: A method for determining a similarity between predetermined wave data and discrete portions of a continuous wave data is disclosed. The predetermined wave data is inputted and a first information relevant to each time strip of the wave data is generated and stored. Then the continuous stream of wave data is inputted and a second signal relevant to each time strip of the continuous wave data is generated. The two kinds of information are compared to obtain a similarity score for each strip. The information may relate to amplitude-independent, frequency-distribution widths, settle times or width forms or amplitude-independent slopes for the partials of each time strip. A plurality of similarity scores may be derived for event recognition.
Patent GB-2293511-A (GB)
Title: Colour television decoder using a 3D filter
Inventor: WORDSWORTH GARY
IPC: H04N9/78
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a colour television decoder comprising a continuously variable two or three dimensional finite impulse response filter using both spatial dimensions (horizontal and vertical) and the temporal dimension simultaneously. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282862-A (GB)
Title: Chain cable guide and support
Inventor: FURUKAWA TSUYOSHI
IPC: F16G13/16
Filed: 1994-10-13
Abstract: A chain-type guide and support for a cable includes a plurality of same-size link members (12) made of a resilient material and connected to each other in a longitudinal direction to form a flexible guide for guiding a cable. Each member (12) includes a bottom plate (16) and a pair of stepped side plates (14, 14) integrally attached to the bottom plate (16). The pair of side plates (14, 14) includes a pair of front, outside plates (20, 20) and a pair of rear, inside plates (22, 22) integrally connected to the respective ends of the outside plates (20, 20). The inside plates (22, 22) are provided with external projections (22a, 22a) and the outside plates are provided with holes (20a, 20a) engaged with the projections (22a, 22a), in such a manner that a link member (12) can be pivotably engaged with respect to an adjacent link member (12). A low-rigidity part, such as a longitudinal groove (24, 26), is provided on each of the side plates (14, 14), so that the pair of inside plates (22, 22) can easily be inserted into the pair of outside plates (20, 20) to allow the projections (22a, 22a) to engage with the holes (20a, 20a). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294753-A (GB)
Title: A safety light for bicycle
Inventor: JONES STEPHEN KEITH
IPC: B62J6/20
Filed: 1994-11-04
Abstract: A safety light for use on a bicycle wheel comprises a light source attached to the spokes near the rim of the wheel and a battery mounted on the hub of the wheel, the light source being electrically connected to the battery. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282256-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning device for the head of percussion instruments
Inventor: SASSMANNSHAUSEN WERNER I
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: A tensioning device (6) of the head of percussion instruments has several threaded attachment lugs (7) distributed around the circumference of the instrument shell. Screws (8) are adjustably arranged therein and grip a retaining hoop (4) for the head (3). The screws (8) may be automatically fixed in any tensioning position with respect to the attachment lugs or their inner threads by means of a clamping piece (15) made of an elastomer material which surrounds the clamping screw. In order to better secure the elastomer clamping piece in position, the clamping piece (15, 115, 215) is interlocked with the tensioning device (6, 106). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295586-A (GB)
Title: Hull shape for multi hull vessel
Inventor: ORR ANTHONY HUGH
IPC: B63B1/08
Filed: 1994-12-01
Abstract: A multi hulled surface vessel comprises parallel float hulls 3 having divergent bow surfaces 2 on at least their medially inward sides, and in their stern parts afwardly convergent surfaces 4 located on the medially inward side surfaces only of each hull with the bottom and outward surfaces or an aftward extension 7 of each surface terminating in the aftermost athwartships plane of the datum waterline whilst the outward side surface remains parallel to the vessel's centre line aftward of the bow divergence. This arrangement is intended to promote flow separation on the inner hull surfaces and reduce wash generation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296431-A (GB)
Title: Water bed with improved stability
Inventor: CHIANG HUEI-YING
IPC: A47C27/10
Filed: 1994-12-30
Abstract: A water bed providing superior stability in use which mainly includes a water mattress 1 consisting of a plurality of pipe-like water chambers 11, and intermediate curved adjustment air cushion 2, and a peripheral protective air cushion 3. The water chambers 11 each is provided therein along its length with a diagonally extended diaphragm member 111 serving as a leaf spring. A plurality of figure-8-shaped through holes 112 are alternately formed on the side walls of the water chambers and the diaphragm members to communicate water flow in the water mattress. The curved adjustment air cushion 2 is disposed around the water mattress and has a curved configuration to increase its compression strength. The water mattress is divided into two independent halves by a middle partition air cushion 12, so that each half of the water mattress is not affected by the vibration produced by the other half. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286154-A (GB)
Title: Printer accumulator roller synchronization with image size adjustment
Inventor: BARRY RAYMOND JAY
IPC: H04N1/047
Filed: 1995-01-27
Abstract: During manufacture of a printer (1) image size is corrected while close registration with the optical system (3) is assured by varying the pulses to a stepper motor driving accumulator roller (5). The length of an image printed using the optical sweep pulses to drive the stepper motor is observed and the change in frequency of stepper motor pulses is computed and entered as a factor of a control pulses system in the printer during manufacture. To assure registration with the optical system, the stepper motor is driven by each 200th optical sweep pulse and the control pulse system is reset and then supplies control pulses to the stepper motor until the next 200th optical sweep pulse. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297021-A (GB)
Title: Bracelet displaying information
Inventor: RADLEY-SMITH PHILIP JOHN
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 1995-02-07
Abstract: A bracelet 1 comprises at least one electronic display unit 5. The, or each display unit has a display 9 having a plurality of display elements 11 arranged in a sequence lying along the length of the bracelet and/or arranged in a sequence lying substantially around the perimeter of the display. The bracelet has control means 15 to control the display elements 11 so that the characters displayed by the display elements 11 appear to move along the sequence of display elements with time. The information may be arranged to be displayed sequentially along the bracelet (see Fig 3, not shown) or circumferentially around a watch face (see Fig 15 to 17 not shown).
Patent GB-2287672-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum sealing in the moulding of electronic parts with resin
Inventor: KUNO TAKAKI
IPC: H01L21/56
Filed: 1995-02-21
Abstract: A hollow sealing member (17) arranged on a mold surface of an upper mold section (1) is pressurized and expanded to convexly project from the mold surface to sealingly abut the surface of a lower mold section (2) as it is raised to define an internal space portion (20), including pots (3), cull portions (7), resin passages (8) and cavities (5, 6) for sealing electronic parts 14, mounted on lead frames 15, with moulded resin. The internal space portion (20) is forcibly evacuated in this state. Thus, air, moisture and gases are efficiently and reliably suction-discharged from space portion (20), to set it at a prescribed degree of vacuum to avoid contamination of air, moisture and the like in melted resin materials, as well as to prevent formation of voids in resin-sealed compacts. Sealing members 33a, 33b may be arranged on an inner surface of a cutoff member 32 fixed to mould section (1). The diameter of each cull portion 7 may be at least twice that of each pot 3 to provide effective heating and melting of resin tablets R. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299378-A (GB)
Title: Cooling compressor guide vanes
Inventor: OVERTON DENNIS LLEWELLYN
IPC: F02C7/18
Filed: 1995-03-25
Abstract: A guide vane stator ring for a compressor outlet of a gas turbine bypass engine comprises an annular array of vanes 12 spaced apart circumferentially. In order to provide additional cooling for the solid portions of the leading edges of the vanes each has a longitudinally extending passageway 14 which is supplied from a common source of cooling air. This cooling air is first cooled by passage through a heat exchanger 20 located in the bypass duct.
Patent GB-2286314-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus including system architecture for multimedia communication
Inventor: SHAW VENSON M
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1992-10-16
Abstract: A controller apparatus and method for executing a plurality of control functions for communication of multimedia articles including voice, audio, text, still image, motion video and animated graphics which incorporates a frame memory system which is compatible with multiple standard or customized coding algorithmic signals such as H.261, MPEG, JPEG, EDTV or HDTV or in multiple incompatible video coding equipment employing different video coding algorithms can now freely communicate with each other, the controller apparatus further including a band width management function for automatically scaling the multimedia article signal to conform to available bandwidth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288730-A (GB)
Title: Horticultural plant stand
Inventor: PERKINS ASHLEY
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: A horticultural plant stand 1 comprises: a plurality of substantially horizontal beams 2 displaced vertically from one another above a surface on which the plant stand is adapted to stand. At least two supports 3a, 3b are provided between which the substantially horizontal beams 2 extend with at least one of said supports 3a, 3b being inclined to the surface. One or more troughs 4 are located on each substantially horizontal beam 2. The beams are preferably recessed as at 5, to securely locate the troughs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289570-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer and electron impact ion source therefor
Inventor: BUCKLEY MARK ERIC
IPC: H01J49/14
Filed: 1995-05-17
Abstract: An enclosed ion source for generating substantially monoenergetic ions from a gaseous sample, comprises a chamber 15 into which the gaseous sample is introduced and which is substantially enclosed by a source block 37 having two electron entrance apertures 18 formed in it and by a source plate 25 having one ion extraction aperture 30 formed in it. Two filaments 17 are disposed outside the chamber 15 and adjacent the electron entrance apertures 18. The electron impact ion source 2 is characterised by the provision of an electrically conductive shield means 24 which is disposed within the chamber 15 and which defines an equipotential region. The electrons, generated from a heated filament, pass into the chamber through one of the electron entrance apertures 18. The shield means 24 allows the passage of molecules of the gaseous sample and the electrons into the equipotential region, so that electron impact ionisation of at least some of the sample occurs in the equipotential region. The electron impact source 2 may be incorporated into a conventional mass spectrometer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305850-A (GB)
Title: Bracket cover
Inventor: MCKENZIE IAIN JAMES CRAWFORD
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 1995-10-05
Abstract: A cover arrangement for an L-shaped bracket 36 comprises a plurality of cover members (e.g. two such members, one shown) arranged to be fitted over the two limbs of the bracket and to meet so as to form a generally L-shaped cover which conceals the two limbs of the bracket. Preferably the two cover members are formed in their rear faces with channels to receive the respective limbs of the bracket, each channel being of re-entrant cross-section so that the cover member can be slid into position over a fixing e.g. 32 for the bracket.
Patent GB-2295267-A (GB)
Title: Getter spring and cathode-ray tube using getter spring
Inventor: SATO CHOHACHI
IPC: H01J7/18
Filed: 1995-10-30
Abstract: So as to provide a getter spring which applies less heat to a CRT assembly, i.e., a funnel glass of a CRT in a getter flash process carried out when the CRT is manufactured, a container 15 for storing a getter (92) is connected to a spring member 16 by fixing e.g. welding the container 15 on the spring member 16 at one position 41 and bringing the container 15 into contact with the spring member 16 at another position 23 whereby an amount of a heat conducted to the spring member upon effecting a getter flash process is reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2312265-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable assembly of structural components
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT BRIAN PHILIP
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 1996-04-19
Abstract: A main support beam (not shown) is connected by way of an L-shaped member (1) to a cladding rail (2) by means of bolts (10), a serrated elongate washer (W) being interposed between the L-shaped member (1) and the rail (2) to prevent relative movement, the member (1) being provided with serrations (3) and with elongate adjustment holes (5).
Patent GB-2298526-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for unwrapping fibre optic cable form an overhead line
Inventor: APPLEFORD DAVID DALE
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1994-11-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for unwrapping fibre optic cable (B) from an overhead line (A). The apparatus comprises a carriage (1) which sits on the overhead line (A) and is moveable along the overhead line (A) and a guide arm (2) mounted for rotation about the carriage (1). The guide arm (2) performs the unwrapping action of the fibre optic cable (B) from the overhead line (A). There is also a drum (3) and drum drive means (5), the drum (3) gathering the fibre optic cable (B) which has been unwrapped from the overhead line (A). There are also means (6) for varying the speed of rotation of the guide arm (2) with respect to the forward speed of the carriage (1).
Patent GB-2299033-A (GB)
Title: Rotor for a dynamic filter system
Inventor: RANDHAHN HORST
IPC: B01D29/62
Filed: 1994-12-15
Abstract: A dynamic filter system having a rotor with retractable shearing elements is disclosed. The shearing elements are mounted to a shearing element support of the rotor and are displaceable between a retracted position in which said shearing elements are within a predetermined first periphery of said shearing element support, and an operative position in which said shearing elements are radially protruding from said shearing element support and extend within a predetermined second periphery of said shearing element support.
Patent GB-2316283-A (GB)
Title: Insulating film between heating track and thermal actuator
Inventor: DOYLE KEITH BARRIE
IPC: H05B1/02
Filed: 1996-08-13
Abstract: Methods for modifying polypeptide agents to enhance their transdermal electrotransport flux are provided. The polypeptide is modified by reducing the potential of the polypeptide for forming * small Greek alpha *-helical or * small Greek beta *-sheet segments. In particular, amino acid residues known to stabilize * small Greek alpha *-helical and * small Greek beta *-sheet segments can be replaced with destabilizing residues and known helix breakers. Modified molecules and compositions including the molecules are also provided.
Patent GB-2301442-A (GB)
Title: A borehole measurement system employing electromagnetic wave propagation
Inventor: THOMPSON LARRY W
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 1995-03-07
Abstract: This invention is directed toward the determination of geophysical parameters of earth formations penetrated by a borehole. The invention is more particularly directed toward the determination of geophysical properties from measures of electromagnetic properties of earth formations in the vicinity of a borehole either during the drilling of the borehole or subsequent to the drilling of the borehole. The downhole instrument component comprises one or more transmitters and a plurality of receivers axially spaced along a downhole subassembly, and is preferably conveyed along the borehole by means of a drill string. Improved electronic circuitry and data processing methods are used to eliminate the adverse effects of impedance changes and mutual coupling of the receiving antennas. Parallel data processing methods are used to minimize propagation of systematic errors in computed parameters of interest. The quality of the measured and computed parameters of interest are also monitored.
Patent GB-2316868-A (GB)
Title: Filter for hot air hair dryer or curler
Inventor: BEHRENDT JUERGEN
IPC: A45D20/00
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: The inlet filter 10 for a hot air hair dryer or curler is mounted externally of the air inlet with free access to the filter element 12 whereby it may be cleaned by simply wiping it; the filter may be black whereby entrained contaminants are readily seen. The element is of fabric (eg polyester) or a thin perforated foil and may be clamped permanently or releasably via its periphery to a support grille 11 by means of a ring 18. The complete supported element may be detachably or integrally mounted on the housing 2.
Patent GB-2303897-A (GB)
Title: Device for laying flexible conduits from a floating support
Inventor: COUTAREL ALAIN
IPC: F16L1/235
Filed: 1995-06-23
Abstract: Device for laying from a floating support flexible conduits comprising at least one accessory, said device comprising primary tensioning means, of the linear hoisting type to provide for the normal lowering of the flexible conduit, and secondary tensioning means to provide for the lowering of the flexible conduit when the accessory has passed the primary tensioning means, the latter having a substantially vertical axis. The secondary tensioning means (11, 9, 10) comprises at least one elongate movable handling member (10) actuated by motor means in order to displace it vertically, and connected at one end to a clamp (11) intended to be tightened around the flexible conduit (2).
Patent GB-2309534-A (GB)
Title: Exposure controlling device for camera
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G03B7/16
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: An exposure controlling device for controlling an exposure operation in a lens shutter camera has shutter blades movable by a DC motor in a range extending between a closed position and an open position. As an initial step of an exposure operation, a controller operates the DC motor to drive the shutter blades in the closing direction (t1 to t3) and then drives the shutter blades in the opening direction (t4 to t5) thereby establishing a definite initial position for the shutter blades.
Patent GB-2310734-A (GB)
Title: Engine throttle valve control system
Inventor: KURIHARA MASARU
IPC: F02D23/00
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: An engine control apparatus controls a throttle valve actuator 20 opening degree in response to a demand output * small Greek theta *cc of a driver. A target charged intake air amount A of air taken into a cylinder per intake stroke is set 105 in response to the demand output. Based on an air pressure generated 22 at an upstream side of a throttle valve, the maximum actual charged intake air amount is set 112 as a maximum value of the actual charged intake air amount taken into the cylinder per intake stroke. The target charged intake air amount is normalized by calculating a ratio of the target charged intake air amount to the maximum actual intake air amount. The throttle valve opening degree is set 113 based on the normalized target charged intake air amount and an engine speed Ne. Then, a signal Dact for actuating the throttle valve is output to a throttle actuator 20 so that the throttle valve has the set opening degree. Fuel injection amount Gf is set based on the target charged intake air amount. The throttle valve opening degree may also be determined in response to the actual charged intake air amount, based on the air pressure downstream of the valve, using a reverse chamber model. The invention controls a throttle valve using a conventional computer and variables of low dynamic range which results in a low calculation load.