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Patent GB-2299779-A (GB)
Title: Injection moulding of thermoplastic resin
Inventor: ALLAN PETER STEWART
IPC: B29C45/73
Filed: 1995-04-11
Abstract: An injection moulding process for moulding molten material, containing at least one kind of thermoplastic resin comprises the steps of selectively heating (e.g. high frequency induction heating) inner surface areas of mould O to a temperature above the heat distortion temperature of the resin; supplying, with a propelling force, molten material into cavity P mould by way of at least one channel U/V and causing the molten material in mould O to solidify, whilst applying periodic forces to it at a plurality of spaced-apart regions I,J, at least two I, J of which are located so that molten material in cavity P lies between them. The periodic force is applied to regions I, J with a difference in phase whereby to cause shear of molten material within cavity P between regions I, J. The mould O is cooled below heat distortion temperature of the resin while or after applying the periodic force; then mould O is opened, and moulded article is removed.
Patent GB-2295497-A (GB)
Title: Modular board for assembling cabling
Inventor: NOLLA MAGRINA FRANCISCO
IPC: H05K13/06
Filed: 1995-07-12
Abstract: A modular board for assembling cabling comprising a frame 11 manufactured from wooden or metal sections in which are mounted and supported a set of modular supports 12 each having a substantially rectangular or quadrangular perimeter, the supports being of a material based on polyamide containing glass fibre, having a thickness of 10 to 20 mm and provided with a regular distribution of holes 12a which run from the front side to the rear side and pass perpendicularly through the supports to serve as housings for self-tapping screws which fix posts 14 to the face of the supports, the posts 14 being of the type having a plane perpendicular base 15 with a hole 20 open to one side edge of the base. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295404-A (GB)
Title: Creaseproofing treatment of fabrics
Inventor: KANSAL VINOD KUMAR
IPC: D06M13/203
Filed: 1995-10-17
Abstract: Cellulosic fabrics are treated with an aqueous solution of a maleic acid/anhydride oligomer/polymer (OMA) to improve crease resistance. The treatment does not involve the use of any materials containing formaldehyde or which liberate formaldehyde during processing or subsequent use. Preferred OMAs have molecular weights from 300 to 100000, particularly 300 to 2000. Treatment is usually carried out in conjunction with an esterification catalyst that promotes curing of the OMA onto the cellulosic fabric, which can be wholly cellulosic or a blend, e.g. particularly with polyesters, especially polyethylene terephthalate.
Patent GB-2298880-A (GB)
Title: Plug valve assembly
Inventor: BUYERS MARK
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 1996-03-18
Abstract: A plug valve assembly comprises a housing having a main body part 1 and an upper part 3, and on which there is mounted externally a longitudinally displaceable valve sleeve 8 which can cover, and uncover flow ports providing communication between the interior of the tool and the exterior of the housing. A stepped diameter rod 6 and rod extension 4 are mounted internally of the housing and can be reciprocated by applying pressure cycles from above the assembly. This causes a ratchet mechanism 5 to move upwardly which eventually uncovers locking keys 9 allowing them to move inwardly and thus release the valve sleeve 8 for downward movement under the action of operating spring 13 to uncover the flow ports. The plug valve assembly is particularly suitable for use in a well bore, and, because the seals 222 have equal diameters, the sleeve is pressure balanced and the assembly is capable of operating in both overbalance and underbalance conditions.
Patent GB-2311443-A (GB)
Title: Data message transfer in batches with retransmission
Inventor: BLACK GEORGE
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 1996-03-23
Abstract: A system for message transfer between nodes of a communication network reduces the occurrence of repeated transfer failures associated with a particular message or messages within a batch. When a batch of messages sent from a sender node cannot be stored at a receiver node, the receiver node identifies which messages within the batch caused the rejection and communicates this information to the sender node. The sender node records the destinations of the identified messages in a "destination black list", and then separates messages having these identified problematic destinations from the other messages. The batch of messages is then retransmitted to the receiver, but with the messages which have the identified problematic destinations excluded from the batch. These excluded messages are then dealt with separately without causing repeated rejection of the batch.
Patent GB-2301652-A (GB)
Title: Servo valve arrangement
Inventor: JORG WOLFGANG
IPC: B62D5/08
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: A servo valve arrangement has a high-pressure P, low-pressure T and motor connection P1/2 and with a pressure control valve 4, 10; arranged between the high-pressure connection and motor connection and a return control valve 74, 75 arranged between the motor connection and low-pressure connection, the pressure control valve normally being closed and the return control valve normally being open. The return control valve comprises a closure member 75 which is moved into contact with a seat on a movable body 68 to dose an axial passage 71 in the movable body. Cutting off the motor connection from the low-pressure connection. Further movement of the actuator 74 moves the movable body 68 and opens the pressure control valve. The valve arrangement is suitable, in particular, for hydraulic power steering systems of motor vehicles with a so-called closed centre.
Patent GB-2304471-A (GB)
Title: Shield assembly
Inventor: MATUSZEWSKI SCOTT W
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1996-08-16
Abstract: A shielding assembly (102) for shielding an electronic circuit (108) disposed on a substrate (107) includes conductive traces (118) and a shield (200). The traces (118) are disposed on the substrate (107) about the electronic circuit (108). The shield (200) includes leads (214, 218) for attachment to the traces (118). The shield (200) is attached to the traces (118) such that some of the leads (218), which are staggered, attach to the traces (118) in a nonconsecutive manner. An additional shield (201) including alternately staggered leads (222) can be adjacently attached to the previously attached shield (200). This is accomplished by attaching the alternately staggered leads (222) of the additional shield (201) to those traces that are between the traces attached to the previously attached shield (200). Applications include interference shielding in mobile telephones.
Patent GB-2306780-A (GB)
Title: Local oxidation of silicon method
Inventor: KIM JONG CHOUL
IPC: H01L21/762
Filed: 1996-11-01
Abstract: A method for isolating the elements of semiconductor devices, in which bird's beak can be restrained by accumulating nitrogen atoms between a pad oxide film (22) and a silicon substrate (21). Silicon nitrides spacers (25) are formed on the sidewalls of a multilayer SiON (100)/SiO 2 (22)/Silicon nitride(23) mask structure. Stress generated between the sidewall spacers and the substrate is large and allows sacrificial oxide layers (200) to be formed at low temperature with hardly any birds beak. After removal of the sacrificial oxide layers by wet etching the field oxide film (27) is formed by thermal oxidation (figures 2E and 2F).
Patent GB-762520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in fastening devices for straps, belts and the like
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 1954-04-02
Abstract: 762,520. Belt fastenings. SOC. ANON. RAPCO. April 2, 1954 [April 7, 1953], No. 9703/54. Class 44. [Also in Group VII] A fastening for a belt or the like comprises a slider 1 and a loop 2, the loop 2 having a wide portion Z through which the slider may be passed edgewise to rest, as shown in Fig. 2, in engagement with the portions 2a,. 2c and 2d of the loop. Inturned fins 10c and 10d engage the inner edges of portions 2c, 2d of the loop to prevent lateral relative movement. The loop is preferably made of wire and the slider from stamped and cut metal.
Patent GB-2316203-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional set for data communication
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN JOHANN
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 1997-06-04
Abstract: A multifunctional set enables an exchange of information between users via a network or independently of any network. User input to the set is by means of keyboard sensors 1,1', a multifunction keyswitch 20, and a microphone 19. The sensors couple the user's body-field to the gate of a field-effect transistor (9, Fig 3) of the set's circuitry. The keyswitch 20 (detailed in Fig 2) includes a roller (1'), a cylinder (1), provides five rotational and one translational degrees of freedom (e.g. for control of a displayed cursor), and has a security key/lock mechanism (9', 17', 23'). The set has a loudspeaker output, and a swivelling cover 23 on to which an image is projected by an integrated diode display and optical system in adjustable support arms 18. The cover includes a dipole antenna 4. Functions of the set include storing and editing data, translation of written and/or spoken language, use as a cordless video-phone or TV remote control, accessing on-line services and voice-mail.
Patent GB-2327447-A (GB)
Title: Drainage grid assembly
Inventor: ENTWHISTLE STUART
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1997-07-16
Abstract: A drainage grid assembly comprises a frame (10) defining an opening and a grid (12) located within the frame (10) as a cover to the opening. At least one hooked element (14) extends from the frame (10) through an aperture (16) of the grid (12) so as to hingedly connect the grid (12) to the frame (10). With this arrangement at least part of the grid (12) cannot be detached or lifted free of the frame (10), but can be pivoted relative thereto to permit access to the opening. The hooked element (14) may be generally U-shaped.
Patent GB-2316308-A (GB)
Title: Seat convertible into a table
Inventor: WILLCOCK ANTHONY F
IPC: A47C13/00
Filed: 1997-08-15
Abstract: A seating assembly (eg: a park bench) which may be converted into a table or market stall features a support structure 506 to which is attached a seating member and a back member 510. Said back member can pivot about the support structure so that it moves from being a back-rest for a seated user to being a table-top or like surface of a height greater than the seat member. Preferably the moving back member is counter-balanced about the pivot point to facilitate its movement from one position to the other, and may incorporate locking means. Optionally two such benches may be placed back to back, with or without a gap between them, so as to produce either one large table-top or two parallel surfaces with a gangway therebetween. In some embodiments the support posts 520 for the canopy 502 are integral with the support structures 506.
Patent GB-2316571-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophone string testing arrangement
Inventor: LUSCOMBE JOHN
IPC: G01H3/00
Filed: 1997-08-18
Abstract: An arrangement 10 for testing a group of hydrophones 24 includes a tank 12 having a nozzle 40 adapted for attachment of a streamer jacket 38, inside the tank is a harness reel 22 for reversibly retaining a group of hydrophones. There is a fluid passage means 48 for introducing and withdrawing fluid into and out of the tank and an oscillating pump 80, in fluid communication with the tank, which introduces a time varying pressure pulse in the tank. An electrical coupling means 74 couples a hydrophone signal from the group of hydrophones 24 and a hydrophone signal from a reference hydrophone 70 to a central processing unit 72. The signal from the reference hydrophone and that from the hydrophone group can then be compared by a comparing means.
Patent GB-2328595-A (GB)
Title: Automatic picture adjustment system
Inventor: JEONG GAB YEON
IPC: G09G1/16
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: An automatic picture adjustment system for a monitor connected to a PC 100 can automatically perform picture adjustment such as adjustment of the horizontal or vertical position and size of the picture, compensation for the side pincushion and trapezoidal distortion, etc., without employing separate picture adjustment equipment The picture adjustment system includes a timing information (front and back porch intervals, fig. 6) providing section 5 in the PC for providing timing information for the picture adjustment of the monitor 200, a computation control section in the monitor for computing a picture adjustment value of the monitor utilizing the timing information, and a conversion driving section for converting the computed picture adjustment into a DC picture adjustment signal for driving the monitor. The picture adjustment system may also include a key input section 14 for a user's input of the picture adjustment value according to the user's preference.
Patent GB-2328492-A (GB)
Title: Electrothermal actuator
Inventor: DAVEY PETER JOHN
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: . An electro-thermal actuator 40, for use in subsea pipeline valve actuation, comprises a piston 43 displaced by controlling heating elements 59 to heat a phase change wax M. The wax expands by 15 - 20% in volume between 60C and 70'C. Displacement of piston 43 is communicated to a drive rod 49, by drive piston 48 and oil D contained in chambers 66, 67 and 72. When position sensor 75 detects the piston 48 has reached an actuating position, heating elements 59 are switched off and a hydraulic lock 74 is operated to block flow of oil D in a channel 73 locking rod 49. Contraction of wax M as it cools allows a compensation piston 44 to move toward piston 43. Actuator 40 is reset, upon release of the lock 74, by the force of a return spring 76. In a second embodiment (Figure 1) a rotary solenoid and a helical spring are used to lock a drive rod in an actuating position. In this case, actuation occurs directly from a piston rod fixed to an actuating piston. In a third embodiment (Figure 3), rapid de-actuation is obtainable by controlled displacement of a drive fluid into an external reservoir.
Patent GB-2331739-A (GB)
Title: Novelty package for distributing information
Inventor: LUCAS JONATHAN
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: A package for distributing promotional information comprises outer packaging 2 enclosing an inner container 4 which is in a form representing a household article such as a lidded refuse receptacle, wheelie-bin, swing-bin, washing machine, cooker or refrigerator. The inner container 4, which can be made from plastic, cardboard or metal, is removable from the outer packaging 2 and has access means comprising an opening and a closure 5 which mimics the access means of the household article. Inside the inner container 4, there is an information-containing medium such as a folded or screwed-up piece of paper (6, Fig.1d) a CD Rom, a cloth article or a booklet which is removable through the access means. The outer packaging 2 can be a resealable tube which preferably has a lid 1 at each end of the tube and an address label 3. The outer packaging 2 can be made from impact resistant packaging material or shrink wrap plastics.
Patent GB-2333283-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible bin storage system
Inventor: BOYCE GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: B65D19/16
Filed: 1998-01-15
Abstract: A collapsible bin storage system designed to transport loose solid objects such as grain, apples etc. includes a plurality of storage bins that can be assembled and disassembled by hand. Each bin comprises a rectilinear bottom pallet (1) including upper and lower surfaces (2, 3) defining a space therebetween for access by forks of a forklift, the upper surface defining the floor of the bin for storage purposes when in its assembled condition. An opposing pair of side walls (6) are secured to opposite sides of the floor and pivotable only between a collapsed position wherein they lie flat against or adjacent the floor of the pallet and an upright position and another opposing pair of side walls (5) are detachable for storage and guidingly receivable in or on releasable locking formations (7, 11, 11a and 12) in or on side edges of the pivotable side walls, in which position the detachable side walls collectively support the pivotable walls from inward collapse and the pivotable side walls collectively support the detachable side walls from at least outward collapse.
Patent GB-2333881-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically-attachable menu card
Inventor: HUNDLEBY G J H
IPC: G09F7/04
Filed: 1998-01-28
Abstract: A card, eg for advertising a take-away food menu, has a magnet provided on the reverse side to allow attachment to a refrigerator or other metal object.
Patent GB-2323747-A (GB)
Title: Data sending apparatus and memory medium for storing a data sending program
Inventor: SHINOMURA MASAHIKO
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 1998-02-10
Abstract: A superior data sending apparatus having an alternate forwarding function for the exchange of data by different receiving terminal models, a data sending method, and a computer readable memory medium in which a data sending program is stored involves the following processing operations. First, a sender tries the sending of a message to one of receiving terminals monitored by a receiver. When communication is not established under a predetermined condition, e.g., within a predetermined period of time, the sender then tries alternate message forwarding to another receiving terminal monitored by the same receiver. Since such alternate forwarding is automatically performed in accordance with alternate forwarding information registered in advance, no effort is required of a user. Even when the received data processing capability (e.g., the input available character size) differs between the originally designated receiving terminal and the alternate receiving terminal, the system changes the format of the contents of message or the size of the message to one that is adequate, so that an alternate, seamless forwarding can be implemented.
Patent GB-2322088-A (GB)
Title: Orienting tubular members
Inventor: ROBB STEWART
IPC: B23B31/16
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: A tubular member orientation device (1) comprises a body member which has a screw thread surface (11) for engagement with screw thread surface of a tubular member such as an end connection of a drillpipe (40). The device (1) has a reference point, for permitting orientation of the tubular member (40). When the screw thread surface of the body member is threaded with the pipe (40) screw thread surface up to a pre-determined torque, the reference point permits orientation of the screw thread of the pipe into a distinct orientation. A machine for forming a screw thread surface of a pipe (40) has a reference point for indicating a spatial relationship between the machine and the reference point of the orientation device (1). A method is also described for orientating a pipe (40) during thread re-cutting.
Patent GB-2324237-A (GB)
Title: Wiper blade assembly
Inventor: CHARNG CEDRIC SHENG KAO
IPC: B60S1/40
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: A windscreen wiper blade assembly comprising at least a primary yoke (2) and a pair of secondary yokes (3) articulated thereto, the primary yoke (2) being formed integrally with two wind deflecting members (21) which each extend away from the centre of the primary yoke (2), parallel and adjacent to at least a portion of one of the secondary yokes (3). The wind deflecting members (21) are oriented so as to deflect, in use, air flowing over the windscreen as a result of the vehicle's motion and to produce a force tending to urge the wiper blade assembly towards the windscreen. The invention also relates to an end cap (5) (fig 5-7) for a windscreen wiper blade assembly and to a connector (6) (fig 11, 14-17) for connecting a windscreen wiper blade assembly to a wiper arm.
Patent GB-2330453-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device having wiring layers integrally formed with an interlayer conection plug, and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: SHIMA HIROYUKI
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: To form an interconnection between an upper wiring layer 9 and a lower wiring layer 8 of a semiconductor device, a conductive material 7, 8, which may comprise more than one layer, but has uniform etching characteristics is deposited in a trench formed in an insulation film 3 that will insulate the upper wiring layer from the lower wiring layer. The lower wiring layer and the plug are etched form the deposited conductive material using a resist pattern. The wiring structure does not include an etching stopper at the boundary between the lower wiring layer and the plug.
Patent GB-2328512-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring respiration while simultaneously delivering oxygen to a person
Inventor: GRANT GRAHAM CAMERON
IPC: A61B5/083
Filed: 1998-07-17
Abstract: To monitor respiration whilst simultaneously delivering oxygen to a person, oxygen from a pressurised source (10) is delivered directly into one nasal passage (14) of the person by way of a first tube (13) and gas that is exhaled during normal rhythmic breathing by the person is sampled by way of a second tube (15) that is projected directly into the other nasal passage (16). Successive samples of the exhaled gas are conveyed to an analyser (19, 20) by way of the second tube (15), and respiration is monitored by reference to cyclic exhalation of the gas through the second tube (15) and into the analyser (19, 20).
Patent GB-2330357-A (GB)
Title: Oil sorbent composition
Inventor: DONALD DUNCAN R
IPC: B09C1/10
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: An oil sorbent composition comprises a hydrophobic sorbent solid, typically sphagnum moss, in admixture with an effective amount of an oil-digesting microorganism, a nutrient for the microorganism, and a water-soluble polymer. The water-soluble polymer acts as a wetting agent for microorganism and may be methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, or methyl ethyl cellulose. The microorganism is preferably present in an amount of from 0.001% to 15% by weight of the composition. The nutrient may be dried animal litter, composted vegetable waste, or bran. Alternatively, the nutrient may be inorganic and contain nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as the main constituent elements. A mat or boom containing the composition, for treatment of an oil spillage on water, is disclosed. A method of using the composition to treat an oil spillage on dry land is also described.
Patent GB-2345755-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for torque measurement
Inventor: GESTER MATTHIAS
IPC: G01L1/25
Filed: 1999-01-13
Abstract: A method for measuring the torque in a shaft 10 using the acousto-elastic effect. An electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) 14 generates two orthogonal wave pulses 5 which propagate along the surface of the shaft at Ò 45{ to the shaft's longitudinal axis 4 and are detected by a second EMAT 16. The two waves travel along the lines of principal tensile 1 and compressive 2 stress and their velocity is therefore affected by applied torque such that the difference in their velocity is a measurement of the torque applied to the shaft 10.
Patent GB-2347655-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair with adjustable camber angle
Inventor: STEELE ANGUS
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 1999-03-12
Abstract: A wheelchair has a frame (10) and two axle assemblies (12), each axle assembly (12) allowing the camber angle of a wheel mounted on the axle assembly (12) to be adjusted. Each of the axle assemblies (12) comprises a frame portion (14) including an axle block (18), a frame connection member (20) for connecting the frame portion (14) to the frame (10) at a plurality of locations and an axle clamp (32) for connecting the axle block (18) to an axle of the wheel. The wheel axle is connected to the axle clamp (32) via an opening (44). A camber block (34) is provided which co-operates with the axle block (18) and the axle clamp (32) and provides the desired camber angle.