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Patent CH-505559-A (CH)
Title: Granulated fodder prodn
Inventor: VACLAV HYLENA
IPC: A23K40/20
Filed: 1967-11-28
Abstract: Fodder is produced by milling a fresh, rapidly decaying, nutritive substance; admixing a dry, nutritive substance; dividing the pulp so obtained into small portions; and drying them with hot air under mild conditions to a residual moisture content below 15%. The pulp may be thickened with chopped straw or hay. By this method, valuable feedstuffs can be preserved without losing their nutritive value.
Patent GB-2342387-A (GB)
Title: A plastic clip for gripping paper sheets
Inventor: MORGAN DONALD ALBERT
IPC: B42F1/00
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: A hand-operable clip for releasably securing together sheets of paper comprises a polypropylene base 2 and a clip part 3 of acetal resin (polyoxymethylene or aldehyde resin) pivotally-mounted at 6 to a projection 4 on the base. Bias is provided by a resiliently-deformable member 9, integrally-moulded with the clip part 3, having a projecting tongue 13 engaging a cam member 10 integrally-moulded with the base 2. The gripping surface 7 of the clip part 3 is serrated, and a pencil holder 11 is integrally-formed with the clip part 3. The clip may form part of an integrally-moulded clipboard.
Patent GB-2343056-A (GB)
Title: Data storage system having efficient block code implementation
Inventor: RUB BERNARDO
IPC: G11B5/012
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: A storage device (100) includes a storage medium (102), write element (108) and a data input (112). A first encoder (152) provides an encoded data output as a function of a first portion of the data input (112). The first encoder (152) also provides a state output (156). A second encoder (154) provides a second encoded data output as a function of a portion of data input (112) and as a function of the state output (156). The first and second data outputs are coupled to the write element (108) for writing information onto the storage medium (102). In addition, a similar technique is used for a block decoder (134).
Patent GB-2343489-A (GB)
Title: Twin mass flywheel assemblies
Inventor: ARMITAGE BRADLEY
IPC: F16F15/139
Filed: 1999-06-25
Abstract: A twin mass flywheel assembly in the form of a twin mass flywheel (12), a clutch cover (11) attached to the flywheel, a clutch driven plate (19), a clutch pressure plate (14), and spring means (18) supported from the cover to clamp the driven plate between the flywheel and pressure plate to transmit torque through the assembly. The driven plate (19) includes a central hub portion (24) and an outer friction portion (25) supported from the hub portion via a slipping clutch which may be in the form of a tolerance ring (32) which allows relative rotation between these portions at torque levels above a predetermined torque thus protecting the assembly and associated driveline from damage due to high level but short duration torsional loading.
Patent GB-2358798-A (GB)
Title: Work mat
Inventor: SHIPMAN JOHN
IPC: B25H3/06
Filed: 2000-01-31
Abstract: A work mat 1 is provided with a surface of magnetic material 7 for retaining items such as screws while the mat is being used. The material may be recessed in the mat. The mat may be made of a closed cell polyethylene foamed material.
Patent GB-2349315-A (GB)
Title: Delay adjustment in an optical network
Inventor: TOYODA YOSHIMI
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: In an optical network such as a passive double star (PDS) or passive optical network (PON), a receiver transmits and receives data segmented into data blocks or cells. A downstream receiver receives information on which upstream data cells are granted to it for transmission. It also receives an equalization delay update request commanding the receiver to adjust the delay time for transmission of data cells. For a decreased delay, the delay time is adjusted depending on whether or not a subsequent data block is granted to the unit. When the subsequent data block is granted, guard bits are removed from a plurality of cells. The delay is thus absorbed over a number of cells to avoid loss of data bits from the subsequent cell. For an increased delay extra guard bits are inserted. A clock phase controller is also described which temporarily renders a divided-by-eight clock signal as a divided-by-seven or divided-by-nine signal to regain a 180 degree out-of-phase state when a phase lag or lead is observed between the upstream and downstream clocks.
Patent GB-2348516-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic connector resilient disk shaped coupling medium
Inventor: STUPAR JEFFREY M
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2000-03-24
Abstract: A fiber optic cable connector coupling medium (140) disposable in an axial bore of a connector sleeve member (110) for coupling a fiber optic cable (40) end portion (92) to a light transmitting conductor member (44). The coupling medium (140) has a resilient generally disk shaped portion optionally having first and second convex end portions (32,34) engageable with a corresponding one of the fiber optic cable end portion (42) and conductor member (44) in the axial bore of a sleeve member (110). The disc may have sealing portions (52,54).
Patent GB-2361303-A (GB)
Title: Combustor tile construction
Inventor: PIDCOCK ANTHONY
IPC: F23R3/08
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: A wall structure (34) for a gas turbine combustor (30) arranged to have a general direction of fluid flow therethrough includes inner (36) and outer 38 walls defining a space (50) therebetween. The inner wall (36) is made up of a plurality of tiles 40 having axial edges (44) aligned generally with the direction of fluid flow, a gap (48) being provided between axial edges (44) of adjacent tiles (40). Orifices 56 are provided within the axial edges (44) to direct leakage air passing through the gap (48) to give the leakage air a flow component in the general direction of fluid flow through the combustor.
Patent GB-2362218-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic flowmeter
Inventor: FRANKLIN BRYAN
IPC: G01F1/00
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: Structures and methods are disclosed for measuring fluid flow in an open channel, such as an irrigation channel. By making use of the measures disclosed, a non-intrusive meter, such as an electromagnetic flow meter may be reliably deployed where conventionally a mechanical meter was required, without requiring excess flow conditioning apparatus. The meter may even be made to work reliably under conditions of partial filling. In the case of an electromagnetic flow meter this can be achieved by generating a non-uniform magnetic field, and/or by shaping the cross sectional surface of the metering conduit in a particular way.
Patent GB-2363480-A (GB)
Title: Predicated execution of instructions in processors
Inventor: TOPHAM NIGEL PETER
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: A processor, operable to execute instructions on a predicated basis, includes a series of predicate registers (135), a control information holding unit (131) and a plurality of operating units (133). Each predicate register (135) is switchable between at least two states and each is assignable to one or more predicated-execution instructions. The control information holding unit (131) holds items of control information which correspond respectively to the predicate registers, and each operating unit also corresponds individually to one of the predicate registers. Each operating unit receives the control-information items corresponding to its own corresponding predicate register and a further one of the predicate registers, to determine the state of its own predicate register. In one embodiment, the operating units are operable in parallel with one another to perform respective such state determining operations. The state determining operations can be used to bring about state changes required in prologue, kernel and epilogue stages of a software-pipelined loop. Selected predicate registers may be caused to shift.
Patent GB-2355232-A (GB)
Title: A stamp for transferring the image of a relief formation to a writing surface
Inventor: DE LIMA CASTRO NETTO EDUARDO
IPC: B41L19/00
Filed: 2000-10-10
Abstract: A stamp for transferring the image of a relief formation to a writing surface, preferably to stamp a document with the number of a security seal personalized by a relief numbering, comprises a support arm (1) adapted to support the numbered portion (5) of the security seal (6), and an arm (2) carrying a graphite block (18), hinged to the arm (1). The arm (2) has a guide (12) for a manual actuator (13), to which the graphite block (18) is fixed. When the arm (2) is closed against the arm (1), the block (18) is pressed against the numbered portion (5) of the security seal, the document to be stamped being interposed therebetween. The operation of the actuator (13) forces the graphite block (18) across the region of the relief number of the seal, resulting in the transfer of the image of the number to the document.
Patent GB-2363030-A (GB)
Title: Caller ID service
Inventor: SAKATA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: H04M1/247
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A Caller ID service handling apparatus capable of upgrading and coping flexibly with change of service contents and addition of service. This apparatus has a program memory region in its memory so as to be flexibly applied to the service contents. The communication format of the exchange equipment and this apparatus is determined. The exchange equipment transmits a program corresponding to change or addition of service contents. This apparatus downloads necessary data. Thus, without requiring exclusive apparatuses individually, in spite of service contents differing corresponding to change in Caller ID service content, addition of new Caller ID service, or difference in service contents among telephone companies (carriers), it presents an apparatus capable of upgrading.
Patent GB-2361857-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission circuit
Inventor: O'NEILL BRIAN CLARKE
IPC: H04L25/08
Filed: 2001-02-17
Abstract: There is described a circuit for the serial transmission of digital data from a transmitter RS-485 to a receiver RS-485 via a cable CAT5. The outputs of the transmitter are connected to the cable via parallel RC circuits C<SB>tx</SB>, R<SB>tx</SB> which serve as passive circuit blocks, thereby eliminated pattern-related jitter. Zener diodes D<SB>tx</SB> may be used to protect the circuit from excessive transient voltages.
Patent GB-2374207-A (GB)
Title: Stator assembly structure of a direct current brushless motor
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: A stator assembly structure fig 5 includes a coil seat 10, upper and lower pole plates 11 12, each pole plate being provided with pole ends 111,121, magnetic conducting plate 14 being respectively bonded on the pole plate 11, 12. A magnetically conducting tube portion integrally formed with each pole plate passes though the assembly. Side walls 143 extending axially are at least formed on the pole plates or the conducting plates. Fig 7 and 9 show alternative arrangements of the tube.
Patent GB-2376717-A (GB)
Title: Post box
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM DARREN
IPC: A47G29/124
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A post box (10) comprising a slot (18), an external door (20), an internal storage compartment (24), in communication with the slot and having a peripheral wall (34), through which the contents of the compartment may be viewed before being removed. Preferably the peripheral wall is transparent, meshed or includes a plurality of apertures (36) and is removable from the compartment. A blanking plate (104, Figure 11) may be located in the slot such that the plate is movable form a first position where the slot is blocked to a second position where the slot is open. The external door and adjacent parts of the box body may be provided with 'C' shaped security formations (46, 48, Figure 7) which lock the door in the housing if an attempt is made to prise the door open. The blanking plate and security formations are also claimed independently.
Patent GB-2364553-A (GB)
Title: Operating a steam/gas turbine plant
Inventor: LIEBIG ERHARD
IPC: F02C7/08
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A method of operating a combined steam/gas turbine plant to allow flexible operation in a wide load range above and below the nominal load is achieved in that at least part of the intake air 5 for the compressor 1 of the gas turbine is selectively heated or cooled. A heating medium is supplied to heat exchanger 11 via line 13 when a reduced output is required, and a cooling medium is supplied via line 14 when an increased output is required. A flushing medium can be supplied via line 15. The heating/cooling medium can be obtained externally of the plant, or from the steam circuit (Fig.7) and mixed with the intake air for heating or cooling. Embodiments are disclosed in which the intake air is indirectly heated by the steam circuit (Fig.5) or the waste heat from the gas turbine (Fig.6), or is mixed with the waste heat from the gas turbine (Fig.8) or from the compressor or combustion chamber (Fig.9).
Patent GB-2368065-A (GB)
Title: AXOR52, a NPY-like G protein coupled receptor
Inventor: ELSHOURBAGY NABIL
IPC: A61P21/00
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A polypeptide of SEQ ID NO:2, or which has 95 % identity with said polypeptide, which is a G protein coupled receptor similar to GPR73 from mouse is claimed. Also claimed is a polynucleotide of SEQ ID NO;1 which encodes said polypeptide, or a polynucleotide sequence that has at least 95 % identity with SEQ ID NO:2. GPR73 is related to the Y receptor family. Also claimed are vectors, antibodies and cells expressing AXOR52. The use of AXOR52 in screening or diagnostic assays and kits, therapeutic methods is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2363395-A (GB)
Title: Distribution/retention material for personal care products
Inventor: ABUTO FRANK PAUL
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2000-02-10
Abstract: There is provided a distribution/retention layer for personal care products which is a nonwoven fabric having retention materials and distribution materials in a side-by-side configuration as rows, stripes, channels, etc. These rows may be continuous or discontinuous and may be straight, wavy, or in other patterns. This construction allows liquid to wick along the distribution rows and to be absorbed by the retention material along a broad front on either side. Such a construction more fully utilizes the absorbent core, producing cost and weight savings. This construction also provides greater comfort to a wearer. There is further provided personal care products having the nonwoven web as a component.
Patent GB-2367075-A (GB)
Title: Roll for rolling
Inventor: JINBO YASUHIRO
IPC: C22C38/46
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: A roll for rolling which has a base material made from a steel containing 0.60 to 1.1 % of C, 0.15 to 3.0 % of Si, 0.15 to 3.0 % of Mn, 3.0 to 12.0 % of Cr, 0.5 to 5.0 % of Mo and 0.5 to 10 % of Co and, on the surface thereof, a hard coating film formed through a surface modification treatment using the PVD method or the CVD method, wherein carbide grains being dispersed on the surface of the basic material to be treated have a maximum equivalent grain diameter of 20 žm or less. The roll has excellent resistance to wear, seizure and accident, and also is excellent in grindability, and moreover can be manufactured at a low cost, which result in marked improvement in the productivity and the surface quality of steel plates.
Patent GB-2380558-A (GB)
Title: Goggles with detachable nose bridge
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles having a first 10 and second lens frames (11 figure 3) each having a lens unit 12, (13 figure 3) and a connection element 16 extending from the inner end of the frame 10. A nose bridge 2 is included which has a body 20 with a staff 21 for joining the first 10 and second lens frames (11 figure 3) together. The staff 21 may also have a neck portion 211 a stopper 213 in order to fit into hollow / recess 162 of the lense frame 10. A strap 3 has a first and second end connected to the first 10 and second lens frames (11 figure 3) respectively. The strap 3 may also have fastener (31, figure 3) having a first 32 and second jacket sets 33 mounted on the two free ends of the strap in order to connect to further jacket sets to form one unit and connect the strap 3.
Patent GB-2369367-A (GB)
Title: Viscosity breaker for borate-crosslinked fracturing fluid
Inventor: CREWS JAMES B
IPC: C08J5/24
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: An aqueous fluid comprising at least one borate-crosslinked polymer, at least one pH buffer selected from hydroxides and carbonates, and a material capable of releasing cations in an amount effective to reduce the pH of the fluid and remove at least a portion of borate ions from the crosslinked polymer, and water. A method for breaking the viscosity of aqueous fluids using said compositions with divalent cations is also claimed, as is a fluid also comprising an enzyme capable of breaking the crosslinked polymer at reduced pH. The invention finds application in wells for the recovery of oil and other hydrocarbons.
Patent GB-2385433-A (GB)
Title: Controlling an internal combustion spark ignited gas engine
Inventor: HOLT CHARLES GORDON HADFIELD
IPC: F02M21/02
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: A gas engine is controlled to constant speed even if the gas quality changes. With a calibrated throttle valve 11 and a special calibrated gas-metering block 19 comprising valve 5, temperature sensors 16, 10 and pressure sensors 6, 4, 23, 18, the gas flow and the air-fuel mixture flow are measured. Using these measurements and stored data together with the measured engine power (from kilowatt load sensor 16), the Wobbe index which represents the thermal heat of the gas is calculated. With this information the digital controller 7 positions the throttle valve 11 for sufficient mixture flow to maintain engine speed under changing load and the gas metering block is set for matching the air-fuel ratio for required emission values. The system can compensate for changing gas quality by calculating the Wobbe index without using a Lambda sensor.
Patent GB-2379935-A (GB)
Title: A process for the preparation of polyaniline salt
Inventor: PALANIAPPAN SRINIVASAN
IPC: C08G73/02
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of a polyaniline salt by polymerizing an aromatic amine in the presence of a protonic acid and a mixture of aqueous and hydrocarbon solvents to obtain polyaniline salt dissolved in organic phase or in powder form.
Patent GB-2387426-A (GB)
Title: A pointing device for contacting a computer screen without leaving fingerprints or pen marks
Inventor: MUIR LESLIE
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: A pointing device comprising a stylus/pointer 1 which is realisably attached to a holder 2 by means of a clip 3. The holder 2 is attached to a personal computer by means of an adhesive backing or suction cup. The stylus/pointer 1 can be removed from the holder 2 and used for pointing at and making contact with a computer screen without leaving fingerprints or pen marks. The pointer may be made of wood, glass, metal or plastics or a combination of these materials.
Patent GB-2389103-A (GB)
Title: Box for containing primary packages
Inventor: VAN DIEPEN JACOBUS SIMON PETRU
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A packing and displaying box (14) folded from a blank for receiving a multitude of primary packages (13), comprises a bottom surface, a front wall (3), a rear wall (4) and two side walls (5), wherein the side walls (5) have flaps (9) in the area of their upper edges, the flaps (9) projecting inwardly and being aligned in a position departing substantially from the vertical. Preferably, the flaps (9) form an angle with the vertical or more than 40{, more preferably more than 60{, still more preferably more than 80{ and most preferably of 90{. The side walls (5) are preferably formed from inner and outer panels joined at their tops by double folds (12), the flaps (9) being cut from the inner panels. The flaps (9) serve to stabilize the primary packages (13) in the box (14).
Patent GB-2390146-A (GB)
Title: An induction furnace with an alloy susceptor.
Inventor: JENEY PETER
IPC: F27D7/06
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: The furnace comprises a susceptor manufactured from an alloy including niobium, hafnium and titanium. The susceptor is disposed within an induction coil 6 of the furnace. Preferably the susceptor is cylindrically shaped and approximately 4 m in length and having an internal diameter of 0.5m and an external diameter of 0.52m. The cylinder may be manufactured out of the alloy or from a refractory material such as a high purity of alumina and with its inner surface lined with the alloy. The cylinder is held between two annular plates 2, 3 and the induction coil is preferably 2m in length. The coil may have a steel cover 7 so that a gas-tight space surrounding the furnace chamber 8 can be filled with an inert gas or nitrogen. A helical protrusion 9 may be integrally formed with the inner surface of the cylinder for assisting the movement of material being heat treated. Preferably the furnace is rotated on bearings, and rolling seals and air locks are also fitted at both ends of the furnace. Ideally this type of furnace is used for the disposal of waste materials or roasting of ores and minerals.
Patent GB-2389171-A (GB)
Title: Distributor for lighting apparatus
Inventor: ILLES ROBERT TIMOTHY
IPC: F21V13/04
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A distributor 1 for evenly spreading the light from a light source 4 comprises a plurality of facets some of which 2 have different angles of inclination from some other facets 3. The facets may on one or both sides of the distributor which may surround a tubular light source.
Patent GB-2376251-A (GB)
Title: Bi-centered drill bit having enhanced casing drill-out capability and improved directional stability
Inventor: BEATON TIMOTHY PAUL
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A bit-centered drill bit includes a bit body (18) having pilot blades (14) and reaming blades (16) distributed azimuthally around the body. The blades (14, 16) have cutting elements (12) disposed thereon at selected positions. The body and blades define a longitudinal axis of the bit and a pass-through axis of the bit. Selected pilot blades (14) include thereon, longitudinally between the pilot blades (14) and the reaming blades (16), a pilot hole conditioning section (17) including gage faces (17G). The gage faces define a diameter intermediate the pilot hole diameter and the pass-through diameter defined, respectively, by the pilot blades and the reaming blades. Further independent claims are included for a bi-centre drill bit characterised by a bidirectional cutting element and a bi-centre drill bit characterised by a reverse oriented drill bit.
Patent GB-2389560-A (GB)
Title: Waterproofing material
Inventor: FLYNN BRYAN NICHOLAS
IPC: B29C65/02
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: Waterproofing material, as used to line ponds, lakes and landfill waste deposit sites, comprises a core layer (10) which incorporates swellable bentonite clay arranged between respective carrier layers (12, 14). In order to reduce relative slippage between the carrier layers (12, 14) and the core (10), the carrier layers (12, 14), which are preferably of polypropylene, polyethylene or PVC are connected to each other by ultrasonic welding along lines or at intervals. This may be either direct welding (18) of the layers (12, 14) to each other, or each layer (12, 14) may be welded (at 26) to a flexible perforate reinforcement (16) which is embedded in the core (10).