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Patent GB-2320109-A (GB)
Title: Multifunction controls for tap-switches and capacitors
Inventor: BECKWITH ROBERT WALLACE
IPC: G05F1/153
Filed: 1996-12-05
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling voltage tap-changing switches involves integrating functions which represent the deviations of sampled voltages with respect to established deadbands. If the integration exceeds a threshold and the measured AC voltage is above or below the deadbands, the position of the tap-switch is altered accordingly. Responses to voltage deviations are non-linear, with larger voltage deviations prompting quicker tap-switch changes. The integral threshold is varied to produce a balance between the number of switch operations and a quality factor chosen to satisfy user requirements. A comparable method is used to influence line capacitor switching to control VAr flow. Also disclosed is apparatus for evaluating and recording tap positions which has means for indicating switch operations in the raise and lower directions. Furthermore, a system for communicating data from tap-changing controls to computers is disclosed.
Patent GB-2321247-A (GB)
Title: Polymerisation reactions
Inventor: HADDLETON DAVID MARK
IPC: C08F4/26
Filed: 1997-01-20
Abstract: The polymerisation of vinyl monomers with the aid of a catalyst system which comprises (a) an organohalo initiator, (b) either (i) a neutrally-charged compound M a Y b  wherein M is a transition metal of valence state n (n = I, II or III) also capable of existing in valence state (n+1), Y is an anion, and a and b are integers, or (ii) a neutrally charged compound M' a Y b  wherein M' is a transition metal of valence state n' (n'= II, III or IV) also capable of existing in valence state (n'-1), and Y, a and b have the same meanings as before, and (c) an organic compound containing a 1,4-diazabutadiene moiety, can be accelerated by the addition of phenols.
Patent GB-2321425-A (GB)
Title: Detecting mis-ties in a baler
Inventor: LEUPE DIRK GEORGES CORNELIUS
IPC: A01F15/14
Filed: 1997-01-28
Abstract: An agricultural baler 10 comprises a baling chamber 18 and means 20 for loading successive charges of crop material therein. Means 30 are provided for forming a plurality of loops of binding material around the packages of crop material formed in the baling chamber 18. The movement of strands of binding material is monitored by sensors and compared. In case the movement of a strand deviates substantially from the movement of the other strands a defective strand signal is generated which indicates that a mis-tie has occurred. The means 30 comprises needles 28 and knotters 31.
Patent GB-2316254-A (GB)
Title: Displaying moving object position
Inventor: LEE HO-SEOK
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 1997-04-28
Abstract: In a method for displaying the current position of a moving object in accordance with the position of the moving object in such a manner that the indication of the moving object when the moving object is positioned on the ground is different from that when the moving object is positioned under the ground, information about the current position of the moving object is obtained from a plurality of satellites included in a global positioning system, the azimuth angle and speed of the moving object is obtained, whether the moving object is positioned on the ground or under the ground is determined based on the detected information, and the current position of the moving object based on the result of the analysis is displayed in such a manner that an indication indicative of the current position of the moving object when the moving object is positioned on the ground is different from that when the moving object is positioned under the ground.
Patent GB-2315879-A (GB)
Title: Eyeglass frame assembly
Inventor: WANG LEE MIN-YOUNG
IPC: G02C5/22
Filed: 1997-05-14
Abstract: The bow 6 and lens unit 4 of an eyeglass frame assembly are connected by pivot member 51 and a connector 50. The pivot member 51 has a first neck portion 512 which is received by a slot 505 in the front end 501 of the connector 50 and a second neck portion 514 which is received by a pivot hole 42 in a rearwardly extending portion 41 of the lens unit 4. The pivot member 51 also has a stop member 515 which projects from the pivot hole 42. The pivot hole 42 has a guide portion 422 into which the pivot member 51 is inserted, before being moved through a constricted portion 421 to a positioning portion 420. The bow 6 is pivotally connected to the rear end 502 of the connector 50, which may be forked and have a second pivot member 503 vertically mounted for connection to the bow. The slot 505 in the connector 50 may be circular with internal gear teeth 506 which engage with axial teeth 513 formed on the first neck portion 512.
Patent GB-2311306-A (GB)
Title: Single tier dryer section with dual reversing rolls
Inventor: DESHPANDE RAJENDRA D
IPC: D21F5/04
Filed: 1995-12-20
Abstract: A paper drying section utilizes two reversing rolls (26, 28) between each dryer roll (22, 24) to extend the available time for vapor to flash from the web. A vacuum box is disposed between the two reversing rolls to support and dry the felt and paper web as it passes from one reversing roll to another. An air cap is used to blow high velocity air onto the exposed surface of the paper web which is held by the vacuum box. The spacing of the two reversing rolls increases the wrap of the single tier dryer by approximately twenty percent over that of a conventional single tier dryer with a single reversing roll. Another configuration dryer section positions the first of the two reversing rolls downwardly beneath its adjacent dryer roll creating a long draw between the dryer roll and the first reversing roll. This long draw is supported by a vacuum box adjacent the felt. The downward positioning of the first roll increases the length of the draw between the first and second reversing rolls, providing additional area for drying by an air cap.
Patent GB-2315257-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle centering apparatus
Inventor: PANTER RONALD L
IPC: G01M11/06
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for longitudinally centering the front and rear pairs of vehicle wheels includes a frame (12) having pairs of laterally moveable tables (66, 68, 70, 72), each for receiving one of the vehicle wheels. Pusher members (38, 48) are engageable with each vehicle wheel. A centering mechanism (80) is connected to the pusher members and normally biases the pusher members laterally outward such that laterally inward movement of one of the pusher members due to engagement with an off center vehicle will be resisted by the centering apparatus (10) which will in turn urge the pusher members (38, 48) laterally outward to a longitudinally centered position. Preferably separate pairs of tables, pusher members and a centering mechanism are provided for each of the front and rear pairs of vehicle wheels.
Patent GB-2329471-A (GB)
Title: A digital control system for a vibrating structure gyroscope
Inventor: TOWNSEND KEVIN
IPC: G01C19/56
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: A digital control system for a vibrating structure gyroscope having a vibrating structure 3, a primary and a secondary driving means, 4 and 7, for putting and maintaining the vibrating structure in vibratory resonance and a primary and a secondary pickoff means, 2 and 6, for detecting vibration of the vibrating structure includes a digital processing unit 22 for receiving output signals from the pickoff means for processing the received signals and for passing them to the primary drive means via digital to analogue converters 20. The system includes means for sampling at selected intervals of time the output signals before passage to the digital processing unit and a variable frequency oscillator 23 connected to and under the control of the digital processing unit for controlling the sampling intervals.
Patent GB-2329809-A (GB)
Title: Providing pairs of gating pulses to a low-light camera overcomes flicker or strobing
Inventor: FREMONT ANDREW DE MOUILPIED
IPC: H04N5/235
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: A low light television camera is provided with an image intensifier or CCD imaging device, the operation of which is gated to control the sensitivity of the camera in response to the level of light which illuminates a viewed scene. The gating pulses occur in pairs spaced apart by a quarter wave period of the a.c. power used to illuminate the scene instead of being linked to the field or frame rate, to avoid undesirable strobe effects in the video signal.
Patent GB-2317798-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing three-dimensional model associativity
Inventor: BRONFELD JASON P
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: A CAD/CAM system provides a positive indication to a user that the user has located a cursor so that an object (50) on a two-dimensional sketcher plane (44) has been aligned with a point of interest within three-dimensional model geometry, even though the point of interest may not be within the two-dimensional sketcher plane. The object may be snapped to a projection of the point of interest onto a corresponding location on the two-dimensional sketcher plane. Additionally, an association may be defined so that further manipulation of the point of interest on the model within three dimensions will automatically result in corresponding re-location of the object on the two-dimensional sketcher plane. Additionally, to maintain an appropriate relationship among historical data of the CAD/CAM system, interim geometry, which was generated as a result of user actions performed since the user operated on a particular sketch, is removed prior to the user subsequently operating again on the particular sketch. The interim data is replaced with new data generated as a result of the subsequent sketch session.
Patent GB-2321324-A (GB)
Title: Data management for concurrent engineering
Inventor: VANHUBEN GARY ALAN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 1997-11-17
Abstract: A design control system suitable for use in connection with the design of integrated circuits and other elements of manufacture having many parts which need to be developed in a concurrent engineering environment with inputs provided by users and/or systems which may be located anywhere in the world, provides a set of control information for coordinating movement of the design information through development and to release while providing dynamic tracking of the status of elements of the bills of materials in an integrated and coordinated activity control system utilizing a repository which can be implemented in the form of a database (relational, object oriented, etc.) or using a flat file system. Once a model is created and/or identified by control information, design libraries hold the actual pieces of the design under control of the system without limit to the number of libraries, and providing for tracking and hierarchical designs which are allowed to traverse through multiple libraries. Data Managers become part of the design team, and libraries are programmable to meet the needs of the design group they service.
Patent GB-2320040-A (GB)
Title: Insulated wall panel for e.g. a cold store
Inventor: PICKETT JONATHAN MARK
IPC: F25D23/06
Filed: 1997-12-02
Abstract: A wall panel for a cold store has an insulation layer 3, e.g. of expanded polyurethane foam sandwiched between an outer facing 8 and an inner facing 1, 2. The inner facing is divided into an upper portion 1, e.g. of sheet metal, and a lower, more durable portion 2 preferably formed from glass reinforced plastics.
Patent GB-2320443-A (GB)
Title: Coin pusher machines
Inventor: KUMABE TAKASHI
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1997-12-03
Abstract: A coin-pusher machine is characterised in that each game station comprises an aimable trough-like guiding device for feeding coins to the playing surface and the playing surface comprises a wall which is movable with respect to the playing surface and which comprises at least one target area which is provided with a sensor activation of which causes immediate payout of a jackpot. A plurality of machines can be linked so that coins may be released to the playing field of a first machine as a result of game results at other game stations. The machines can also be linked so that coins from a first machine can be recycled to other machines by switching means. A coin pusher machine may also provide means to adjust the number of coins being added to a playing surface according to the prize that has been selected. Each game station in the plurality of stations may comprise a VDU which displays indicia, matching of which causes prizes to be delivered.
Patent GB-2320582-A (GB)
Title: Reversible thermosensitive recording material
Inventor: FURUYA HIROMI
IPC: B41M5/40
Filed: 1997-12-22
Abstract: A reversible thermosensitive recording material comprises a recording layer which includes a resin, an electron donating coloring agent and an electron accepting coloring developer and in which an image is reversibly formed and erased by appropriately heating and cooling the recording layer. The resin includes a resin crosslinked with an isocyanate compound. The reversible thermosensitive recording material has good image recording/erasing ability, and good durability.
Patent GB-2335210-A (GB)
Title: Interlockable structural panels, e.g. for geodesic dome
Inventor: AVIRAM DAVID PAUL
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: Interlockable structural panels have at least one undercut peripheral protrusion 8 allowing joining members 1, 2 to clamp two adjacent panels together. Protrusion 8 may be undercut at both surfaces of the panel as shown to allow for the use of two symmetrical connectors, which may be drawn together by an over - centre mechanism 6; an elastic coating 11 on members 1, 2 aids weatherproofing. A mixture of hexagonal 10, pentagonal 13 and trapezoidal 14 panels may be used as shown to make a demountable geodesic dome, which may be fitted with a wind turbine 15 for power, and may stand on piles and adjustable feet.
Patent GB-2322687-A (GB)
Title: Elastic universal joint assembly
Inventor: SADAKATA KIYOSHI
IPC: F16D3/76
Filed: 1995-11-30
Abstract: An elastic universal joint assembly for a vehicle steering gear comprises a joint yoke 104 having a cylindrical portion 114 which is connected to a shaft 102a through an elastic joint 103. The cylindrical portion 114 has notches 117 which loosely embrace lugs 110a, integral with or attached to the end of the end of the shaft. The cylindrical portion 114 may be around the elastic joint rather than within it (Figs 1 to 12). A concave portion 128 in the end surface of the shaft prevents interference between the shaft and the other yoke 105 of the joint.
Patent GB-2325500-A (GB)
Title: An automotive vehicle with running stability control
Inventor: ISONO HIROSHI
IPC: B60T8/24
Filed: 1998-05-13
Abstract: An automotive vehicle having front right, front left, rear right and rear left wheels, and a brake system for selectively braking each of said wheels separately, includes a running stability control device which calculates or estimates a ratio of a longitudinal force to a vertical load acting at each of the wheels and operates the brake system so as to make said ratio at each of the wheels substantially equal to one another. As illustrated, the control device calculates the ratio in dependence on pressures at the wheel cylinders, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, engine speed, and throttle opening. In another embodiment the control device estimates the ratio in dependence on the wheel speeds, road condition, and vehicle speed, and in a third embodiment the control device calculates the ratio in dependence on the wheel speeds, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, throttle opening, and actuation of the brake pedal.
Patent GB-2332837-A (GB)
Title: Integrated information communications system
Inventor: FURUKAWA HISAO
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: To provide an integrated information communication system (ICS) 1 without using dedicated lines or the Internet, ensuring communication speed, communication quality, communication trouble countermeasures in a unified manner, wherein security and reliability in communication is ensured. The system is comprised of an access control apparatus (2-7) for connecting a plurality of computer communication networks or information communication equipment (eg. LANS) to each, and a relay device for networking the aforementioned access control apparatus, the system having functions for performing routing by transferring information by a unified address system (ADS), and is configured such that the aforementioned plurality of computer communication networks or information communication equipment can perform communications in an interactive manner. Full duplex communication is provided by the ICS and by satellite communication, Fig. 61, (not shown).
Patent GB-2331172-A (GB)
Title: Fire detection system
Inventor: GENTLES ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: G08B26/00
Filed: 1998-11-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire alarm/detection system 1. The system comprises a control unit C coupled to a single circuit 20 provided with a power supply connection for connection of the system to a power supply 34 in use of the system. The system also comprises at least one detection device 24 and at least one warning device connected to the circuit. In a steady state monitoring condition of the system, the power supply 34 has a first signal output detectable by and useable to power the detector device 24 and in an alarm condition of the system a second signal output detectable by and useable to power the warning device 26. The first and second output signals are different from each other so as to be selectively passable by respect of filtering techniques. The detector device 24 is provided with a first filter (40) formed and arranged for selectively passing the first signal output to the detector device 24 and each alarm device 26 is provided with a second filter formed and arranged to selectively pass the second signal output from the power supply to the alarm device. In use the first signal output is used to operate the detector device 24 and the second signal output is used to operate the warning device 26. The first and second signal outputs are provided substantially simultaneously by the electrical power supply 34 in an alarm condition of the system. An addressable fire alarm/detection system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2344068-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident vehicle road tax disc with separable portion
Inventor: LIVERSEDGE GEOFFREY REUBEN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: The tax disc includes a cental data area which can be adhered to a vehicle window. Perforations around the data area cause separation of the adhered data portion if removal of the disc is attempted. The data area may be attached by double-sided adhesive tape or glue.
Patent GB-2333205-A (GB)
Title: Displaying telephone numbers and time elapsed since unanswered calls
Inventor: KOSHINO MASASHI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: In a terminal incoming display device and method of a personal handy phone system, a controller detects A1 whether there was any incoming signal in the absence of the subscriber. When there was an incoming signal, the controller determines A2 whether a display of a telephone number of the incoming signal is possible. If display is possible, the telephone number of the incoming signal is stored A3 in a memory. Next the controller starts A4 a timer and the controller then continues to wait for further incoming signals. When required, the telephone number of the incoming signal may be read out from the memory and displayed on a display device together with the time currently counted by the timer. Thereby the user knows at what time or how much time earlier the incoming call was received.
Patent GB-2345966-A (GB)
Title: Flow-injection type piezoelectric sensor stand
Inventor: WU TZONG-ZENG
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 1999-01-21
Abstract: A main structure intended to engage and disengage a flow-injection type piezoelectric sensor (50) composed of a movable stand (20), a lifting mechanism, and a fixed injection portion. The movable stand is capable of being actuated by a rotary shaft (12) of the lifting mechanism to move upwards or downwards. The movable stand (20) is provided with a retaining slot (21) capable of catching and releasing the flow-injection type piezoelectric sensor (50). When the movable stand (20) is lifted, a transparent end (30) of the fixed injection portion is in an intimate contact with a planar surface of the flow-injection type piezoelectric sensor (50) which is caught in the retaining slot (21) of the movable stand (20). A liquid test sample is thus injected into a charge channel (32) of the transparent end such that the liquid test sample flows on the surface of a piezoelectric crystal located in an opening of the planar surface of the flow-injection type piezoelectric sensor (50) for detecting the presence of a target molecule in the test sample.
Patent GB-2337206-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball markings
Inventor: KAMETANI RYUHEI
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: Golf balls are provided with markings by using an ink composition which includes a lustredeveloping component. Preferably, the lustre-developing component is a flake or scale-like nucleus such as mica coated with a light-reflective material, eg iron oxide or titanium oxide, with this component being used in the proportion of 15 to 250 parts by weight to 100 parts by weight of a resin forming the base component of the ink. Printing techniques specified include direct pad impression, transfer printing including heat transfer printing, and screen printing. Alternatives to mica include glass flake, barium sulphate, silicon dioxide, ceramics and pearl, shell or scale powder. A stated advantage over inks containing metallic particles is the compatability of the lustre-developing component with the resin so that the resulting marking possesses improved durability.
Patent GB-2337524-A (GB)
Title: Silicone composition for oral mucosa impression
Inventor: KAMOHARA HIROSHI
IPC: A61K6/90
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: A silicone composition for oral mucosa impression is disclosed, comprising: - (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbons in one molecule characterised in that is has a viscosity at 25‹C of 500 # 1,500 cS; (B) from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of an organohydrogen polysiloxane having at least three hydrogen atoms directly bonded to a silicon atom in one molecule; (C) from 10 to 500 ppm, based on the total amount of the components (A) and (B), of a silicone-soluble platinum compound;  (D) from 1 to 20 parts by weight of a linear methylphenyl polysiloxane characterised in that it has a viscosity at 25‹C of 30 to 10,000 cS; (E) from 10 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic filler; and  (F) from 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of one or two or more surfactants selected from nonionic surfactants.
Patent GB-2351046-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle foot well airbag unit
Inventor: SODERSTROM PONTUS
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: An airbag unit 1, for positioning on the floor pan of a motor vehicle, in the foot well, comprising a sealed damp-proof housing (2, Fig 2), containing an airbag 11, and having a rigid upper cover 8. On inflation of the airbag, the cover of the housing is lifted, from an initial position, to an elevated position. The airbag may comprise two layers of fabric, secured together with seams 15, to define a plurality of parallel cells 16, which when inflated may be cylindrical (Fig 4) or triangular (Fig 8). The airbag may be provided with a gas generator 14, connected to an impact sensor. The cover of the housing may be connected to a rigid base (4, Fig 2), by a sonic-weld (9, Fig 2), such that they separate on inflation, or the connection may be formed using a deformable concertina-style side wall (22, Fig 5) which extends, on inflation of the airbag.