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Patent GB-2331956-A (GB)
Title: Firewood splitting machine.
Inventor: LIU WUN-HUI
IPC: B27L7/00
Filed: 1997-12-03
Abstract: A firewood splitting machine comprises a support frame 10. a cutter mounted on one end of the support frame, an oil pressure cylinder 30 mounted on another end of the support frame, and an oil injecting device 60 mounted in the support frame. The oil pressure cylinder 30 comprises a cylindrical body 32, a piston 38, a rod member 42, a subsidiary piston 46, and a subsidiary rod member 48. The piston 38 is located in the cylindrical body such that an oil pressure space is formed between the piston and a rear end cover 36 of the cylindrical body. The rod member 42 is fastened at one end thereof with the piston such that another end of the rod member projects from a front end cover 34 of the cylindrical body. A bore 44 is extended along the direction of the longitudinal axis of the rod member such that the bore is in communication with the oil pressure space. The subsidiary piston 46 is located in the bore 44 such that the subsidiary piston is fastened with one end of the subsidiary rod member 48 which has another end extending out of the bore 44 to engage a press plate 50 capable of forcing a piece of wood to move toward the cutter. The oil injecting device 60 is intended to inject oil into the pressure space of the oil pressure cylinder.
Patent GB-2319483-A (GB)
Title: Amusement machine
Inventor: CROMPTON GORDON
IPC: G07F17/38
Filed: 1997-05-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an amusement machine of the coin pusher type in which the user attempts to obtain a pay out of coins. The machine comprises a playfield (3) which has a flat horizontal upper surface defined by a peripheral edge (4) and is adapted in use to support coins (5). The playfield (3) is rotatable about a substantially vertical axis. A coin pusher (8) is positioned above and adjacent to the upper surface of the playfield (3). The coin pusher is either capable of reciprocating in a radial direction relative to the vertical axis of rotation of the playfield, or alternatively, the coin pusher (8) has a peripheral coin-pushing edge which is shaped or positioned so that rotation of the playfield (3) relative to the coin pusher (8) will cause the distribution of coins (5) on the playfield surface to be disturbed. Accordingly, some coins (5) may he pushed over the edge (4) of the playfield (3). The coin pusher (8) may he fixed in position, so that rotation about a vertical axis is prevented and movement of the playfield (3) relative to the coin pusher (8) is caused entirely by the rotation of the playfield (3). Alternatively, the coin pusher (8) may also rotate about a vertical axis. For example, the coin pusher (8) may be rotatable about the same or a different vertical axis as the playfield (3).
Patent GB-2318817-A (GB)
Title: Method for completing a wellbore
Inventor: KENNEDY BRIAN S
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 1995-01-25
Abstract: There is disclosed a method for completing a wellbore subsequent to the wellbore being drilled, the method comprising the steps of running a completion device (such as a packer bore receptacle 26 for receiving a variety of tools e.g. a whipstock) into the wellbore and ascertaining the orientation of the completion device 26 using a measurement-while-drilling (MWD) apparatus 32 which has been run down the wellbore. The MWD apparatus has a pin 40 which engages a slot 28 on the completion device 26 and its orientation is signalled back to the surface by mud pulse telemetry.
Patent GB-2337138-A (GB)
Title: Arbitrating between a plurality of requests to access resources
Inventor: MATTHEW JAMES GRAHAM
IPC: G06F13/364
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: An electrical system for sharing a resource or resources 3, e.g. a memory, has a hierarchical structure. In the first level, first and second functional elements 7 and 9, e.g. a CPU and a dedicated controller, are directly connected to resource 3 via bus 5 (or a routing system (701, Fig. 7)). Functional element 9 comprises further functional elements 19, 21, 23 at a second level, and an arbitrating switch 11. Further hierarchical levels, with corresponding switches, may be included (Fig. 1b). Each switch arbitrates the access of elements in a lower level to a higher level, receiving a plurality of request signals identifying the resource(s) to which access is requested, and status signals identifying whether a resource can be accessed, and arbitrating between requests for resources which can be accessed. The switches can shuffle different requests to a given resource, but will not shuffle during a burst access. The switch circuitry is described in some detail (Figs. 5 and 6). A described embodiment (Figs. 8-10) relates to arbitration between requests from different functional units to access resources in a television set-top box.
Patent GB-2336764-A (GB)
Title: Valve arrangement
Inventor: HARDING JOHN
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 1998-03-21
Abstract: A valve arrangement intended for use in domestic coffee-making appliances is described. The valve is mounted at the base of a brewing chamber which contains ground coffee through which hot water is allowed to run, and the brewed coffee passes through the valve into a carafe which stands on a heated base. The valve is opened by contact between an operating member and an apertured lid on the carafe, but the operating member must first be primed in order that it can assume a position to be so contacted. The brewing chamber comprises'inner 4 and outer 1 portions intended to be assembled together; the inner portion 4 containing the valve assembly and the outer portion having an aperture therein accommodating the valve assembly and bearing a protrusion 18 which contacts the valve assembly, thus priming the operating member, when the two portions are correctly assembled.
Patent GB-2325369-A (GB)
Title: Stabilisation of photoelectric cells
Inventor: TAYLOR ANDREW JOHN
IPC: H04N5/257
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: Photoelectric cell drift, for example in a flying spot scanner, is minimised by arranging a stable independent light source such as an LED (110) adjacent the cell window (30) and illuminating the window with this light source at a time when the primary light source is not incident the cell, for example during a frame blanking interval. The output of the cell is compared (60) to a reference and the cell gain corrected if necessary. The reference is a software generated 'virtual' target value based on the transfer characteristic of the cell.
Patent GB-2325452-A (GB)
Title: Articles formed from recycled containers
Inventor: PENDERGAST JOHN RICHARD
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 1998-05-20
Abstract: A functional or decorative article is formed by locating one or more reflective elements 20, eg fluorescent, possibly coloured cards or tubes, in a clear plastics container, such as a previously used bottle. Hook and/or eye means and/or cords, twine or string may be provided for joining a group of articles. The articles may be used to provide warning signs for roads or airport runways, barriers eg for road works, crash barriers, bird scarers, fishing floats, buoys or booms.
Patent GB-2325916-A (GB)
Title: Pallet frames
Inventor: ATKINS GEORGE THOMAS NIGEL
IPC: B65D19/38
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: A pallet frame for separating pallets 2, 3 comprises a pair of gate frame sections 5, 6 with hollow corner posts 11 interconnected by a pair of side frame sections 4 with comer posts 7. Gate frame section 5 is provided with pivotable corner posts whereas those of section 6 are fixed. The frame 1 is assembled by slidably engaging the hollow posts 11 of gate sections 5, 6 with the flanged posts 7 of side sections 4 (see part 10, figure 2).To dismantle the section 6 is removed leaving section 5 attached to sections 4 which can pivot outwards with respect to section 5 about a pivot pin (15, figure 2). To limit the angle of pivoting section 5 is provided with a stop 17 which has an abutment face (18, figure 2) which contacts the post 11. This enables a plurality of dismantled frames to be nested together whilst being stored. The frames may be provided with extensions and flanges 8, 9, 12 to facilitate the mounting of pallets 2, 3.
Patent GB-2327510-A (GB)
Title: Microwave oven timer
Inventor: BAEK JEONG-HYUN
IPC: H05B6/68
Filed: 1998-06-30
Abstract: A microwave oven operates a sounder S35 before the end of a cooking period, thereby enabling a user to make preparations for the end of the cooking period. The sounder may also be operated at the end of the cooking period S50.
Patent GB-2329184-A (GB)
Title: Organic pigment compositions
Inventor: BADEJO IBRAHEEM T
IPC: C09D11/02
Filed: 1998-09-01
Abstract: This invention relates to pigment compositions containing an organic pigment treated with a pigment derivative having the formula (I) wherein Q represents an organic pigment moiety; X is O, S, or N-R<1>; Y is N-R<2>, O, or a direct bond; Z is -CO-, -Alk-, -Ar-, or chemically reasonable combinations thereof; Alk is C1-C5 alkylene, C2-C5 alkenylene, or C4-C5 alkadienylene, or substituted derivatives thereof; Ar is arylene; R<1> is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C7-C16 aralkyl, or -CN; and R<2> is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C5-C7 cycloalkyl, C7-C16 aralkyl, or C6-C10 aryl; with the provisos that (1) the cyclic moiety represented by the formula must be a four- to seven-membered ring, (2) Z can contain a C=O group adjacent to the nitrogen atom of the Q-CH2-N moiety only if Y is N-R<2> or O, and (3) X can be O only if Y is N-R<2> or O.
Patent GB-2341334-A (GB)
Title: Collection device for drilling debris
Inventor: EDWARDS PHILIP AUBREY
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: A dust collection device 10 comprises a folded bag structure with an opening or pocket 44 at its top and can be placed on a vertical surface adjacent a drilling location such that debris, created by drilling, falls and is collected in the bag. The bag is formed from a blank (20 fig 1) which is folded to provide a back portion 22, a front portion 24 with concertina sides provided by wings 26,28. A strip (23 fig 2) of low peel-strength adhesive is applied to the rear face 21 of back portion 22. A notch 32 in the top of the back portion enables correct positioning of the device adjacent the drilling location. A further notch 30 in front portion 24 minimises the risk of contact of the drill with the bag. The bag may be formed of paper, card, fabric or plastics material.
Patent GB-2329280-A (GB)
Title: An organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: TSURUOKA YOSHIHISA
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 1998-09-09
Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device, comprising substrate 1, anodes 2, insulation 3, wiring conductor 4, take out electrodes 5, hole transport layer 6, organic luminescent layer 7 and cathodes 8, is capable of leading out the cathodes whilst keeping their pitch fine. The substrate is provided with parallel take out electrodes 5 which are made of a material different from that of the cathodes. The cathodes are each provided with a connection end of a width smaller than that of the take out electrodes, thus ensuring that even if the cathode pattern is deviated in a width direction a satisfactory connection is made. The lead out electrodes may be made of the same material as the parallel anodes. The cathodes are made perpendicular to the anodes to form a matrix display. There may only be one anode and one cathode.
Patent GB-2341610-A (GB)
Title: Assessing viability of yeast or calculating amount to be used
Inventor: DONNELLY DAN
IPC: C12N1/16
Filed: 1998-09-17
Abstract: A method of assessing the viability of yeast or of calculating the amount of yeast to be used in a fermentation, breadmaking etc. process comprises sampling the yeast, measuring the sizes of yeast cells in the or each sample, calculating the average size or volume of the cells and <U>either</U> calculating the viability of the yeast from the average cell size (e.g. by referring to a look up table) <U>or</U> using such average cell size together with viability data to calculate the amount of yeast to be used. The sizes of the yeast cells may be measured by means of image analysis using a video camera and a digital image analyser. Use of the method helps to prevent overpitching of yeast into the fermentation mixture.
Patent GB-2341698-A (GB)
Title: Graphical user interface
Inventor: HARRIS TONY
IPC: B41J29/38
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A device driver is provided in which the user interface is arranged so as to appear in a similar fashion to that of an internet browser. From within the device driver, products relating to the driven device may be ordered preferably via a message sent over the internet. The internal structure of the driver contains two sets of data. The first set defines elements 220 which contain the control information for the printer driver engine. Each element, eg colour/black ink element (40 Figure 3), has one or more states, each state having an associated image (eg 40a Figure 5) indicating the current state of the element for display to a user. The second set 215 defines pages, each page being associated with a state of an element, and listing one or more of the associated elements. The pages and elements provide for versatility in the design of the driver, particularly in the field of printer drivers.
Patent GB-2329724-A (GB)
Title: A view selecting apparatus for an X-ray inspection system
Inventor: KIM HYEONG-CHEOL
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 1998-09-22
Abstract: A view selector (100) for an X-ray inspection system comprising first and second independently positionable mirrors (120, 140) for selectively directing an optical image (42) from an image intensifier (40) to optical sensing means (60). The first and second mirrors (120,140) may be fixed to the ends of first and second rotating bodies (110, 130) respectively, where the first rotating body (110) lies parallel to, and the second rotating body (130) lies perpendicular to the output screen (41) of the image intensifier (40). Galvanometers may be used as the rotating bodies (110, 130) to allow positioning of the first and second mirrors (120,140), and a rotating body control unit (150) may be provided to control the angular positions of these rotating bodies (110, 130). The optical sensing means (60) may take the form of a photographic device which may record the optical image (42) selected by the view selector (100) on an image sensor, or focus the optical image (42) onto printable medium such as film or print paper. Such a view selecting apparatus (100) allows an optical image (42) formed at any position on the output screen (41) of an X-ray inspection system to be selected, rather than just those which are formed around the periphery of the screen (41). The galvanometer means also allow the selection of an image to be promptly and precisely executed.
Patent GB-2341842-A (GB)
Title: Record card for usage of medical product
Inventor: STEPHENSON JOHN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: A record card for use with a product specified by its manufacturer as being limited to a specific number of uses is made of material able to withstand repeated cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation up to 140 degrees C. The card comprises means on which or by which a visual record of the nature of the product and each occasion of its use can be made, said means including a series of semi-punched holes in the card for punching through one-by-one on each occasion of use of the product. One side of the card may bear product identification and the other side may bear the dates when usage commenced and when the final use is completed, the number of holes corresponding to the permitted number of uses. Disinfection of the product and card may be thermal, cleaning may be chemical and sterilisation may be by steam.
Patent GB-2342656-A (GB)
Title: Production of glucose polymer mixtures by starch hydrolysis
Inventor: ALSOP RANULPH MICHAEL
IPC: C08B30/18
Filed: 1998-10-10
Abstract: Glucose polymer mixtures having a weight average molecular weight of from 15,000 to 25,000 are produced by hydrolysing a starch having an amylopectin content of at least 95 % by weight, the hydrolysis procedure being selected to give a high yield of the polymer mixture. The hydrolysate is fractionated to recover the glucose polymer mixture. The starch may be a waxy maize starch. Hydrolysis may be carried out using an alpha - amylase e.g. one derived from porcine pancreatin, or using an acid.
Patent GB-2344735-A (GB)
Title: Releasably securing a loader attachment on a vehicle
Inventor: GIRSTENBREI ERICH
IPC: E02F3/627
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: A device is described for detachably securing a front-loader attachment to a carrier vehicle, using a respective crank pin 11 on each side of the vehicle, which is pivoted across an angular range terminating at the top dead centre of the crank, so that the crank pin is forcibly engaged, in order to lock a coupling member 9 at the front-loader end received in a bracket 8 at the vehicle-end in a locking position by means of initial tension and which in turn can be locked in the locking position, respective adjusting members 10 being provided to set the requisite initial tension when the crank pin is in the locking position. In a known device of this type, the adjusting member has to be reset relatively frequently to compensate for wear on the crank and other components. The resetting procedure demands a considerable amount of time and in addition the periods between which re-adjustments have to be made are relatively short. The device is distinctive as a means of keeping the number of re-settings to a minimum, since the adjusting member (10) is adjusted so that the requisite initial tension is built up approximately across an angle (  L  ).
Patent GB-2332851-A (GB)
Title: Rawhide chew toy
Inventor: PERLBERG WILLIAM
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 1998-12-30
Abstract: A soft rawhide product, such as chew toy 10, 43 for a cat or dog, comprises a rawhide component containing 15% or less moisture, at least one humectant such as a polyol and a water activity of less than 0.85. The water activity is preferably less than 0.75 and the humectant may be one or a combination of glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol or mannitol. The rawhide component can either be in the form a sheet or of chopped pieces including an edible binder such as gelatin. The chew toy 43 can preferably comprise a portion 42 of the chopped form of rawhide covered, at least partially, with a sheet 41 of the rawhide component. A method of making the rawhide component comprises combining an aqueous composition of the humectant with the untanned hide of an animal or the chopped rawhide pieces and an edible binder and preferably feeding the mixture into an extruder and forming into a selected shape. Preferably, enhancing additives such as colours, flavours, scents, nutritional supplements and/or drugs can be combined with the humectant prior to its combination with the rawhide component.
Patent GB-2331482-A (GB)
Title: Workbench storage tray
Inventor: MEISNER EDWARD H
IPC: B25H1/12
Filed: 1996-08-09
Abstract: A storage tray assembly 14 comprises a drawer 52 which is slidable within a housing 50 between open and closed positions. The housing 50 is generally box-shaped having an upper panel 54 defining a plurality of recesses 60, a pair of side panels 56 and a rear panel 58. A T-shaped member 72 extends from the rear of the housing to define a pair of openings 74 about which the cord of an electrical power tool may be wound. A latch 84 formed at the front of the drawer cooperates with a cross member 86 on the housing to lock the drawer shut. The housing is attached to a rear horizontal workbench support 30 by engaging them in apertures 64 at the rear of the housing. The housing pivots about these supports and the front of the housing rests on a front horizontal support 30. When the workbench is folded the tray assembly remains parallel with the table top 18.
Patent GB-2347339-A (GB)
Title: Hard hat with optional cooling fan
Inventor: KEAVENEY ENDA
IPC: A42B3/28
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: Hard hat (1) comprises an internal strap arrangement (10) which incorporates a bridge element (14, fig 2) located so that it is spaced away from the forehead of the wearer. A fan (17) maybe mounted on the bridge element which maybe powered by a rechargeable battery (7) in conjunction with solar panel (8), it may also be provided with means for speed adjustment. An air filter (9) maybe mounted in opening (5) of the hat.
Patent GB-2347485-A (GB)
Title: Pretensioner
Inventor: DOWNIE ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B60R21/264
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: A gas generator for a pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint comprising an outer casing 1; gas generant 5 contained within said outer case; an igniter comprising igniter material 2 within an igniter housing; a pair of electrodes 3, 3a connected to said igniter material; an earth path connector link electrically connecting the igniter housing to an earth path. The link forms a low resistance path to short circuit undesirable static charges in the unit which would otherwise tend to cause spurious detonation of the unit. In Fig. 2, the header cap 4 is in electrical connection with the earth electrode 3 via tangs 10 case 1 and portion 9 of the electrode. In another embodiment the connector link may be formed by springs connecting the outer case to the earth electrode and an interference fit connecting the igniter housing to the outer case.
Patent GB-2347687-A (GB)
Title: Yarn carrier for a gripper axminster carpet loom has two sets of locating notches
Inventor: GARNETT PETER
IPC: D03D39/08
Filed: 1999-03-10
Abstract: A yarn carrier 10 for a gripper Axminster carpet loom is elongate and axially displaceable to allow a chosen yarn to be presented to an associated gripper 22. The yarn carrier, which is preferably horizontally oriented, has two sets of notches (26, figure 1) and 28 and associated setting bars 48 and 50 which operate independently to engage the notches and arrest the carrier in a predetermined position. The set of notches 28 is used for setting the carrier for the yarn draw-off operation whilst the set of notches (26, figure 1) is used for setting the carrier during yarn cutting. The carrier is displaced by way of an engagement device controlled by a Jacquard, or similar system, and a selector 12 which is pivotally connected 14 to the carrier.
Patent GB-2334755-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector nozzle assembly with improved needle check valve stop mechanism
Inventor: BRYAN JAMES G
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: In some fuel injectors having VOP (valve opening pressure) type needle checks, the check return spring cavity also functions as a portion of the fuel supply passage. A return spring is compressed within the return spring cavity between an end wall and one end of the needle check. Instead of utilizing a pin stop to limit the movement of the needle check as in the prior art, the present invention utilizes a shoulder stop surface 67 which comes into contact with one end of the needle check 60 when the needle valve is fully open. This elimination of the prior art pin stop is believed to eliminate or reduce cavitation damage to the check return spring, pin chipping problems, beat in problems due to pin stop cocking or tipping within the return spring cavity, and other wear and functionality problems caused by a free floating pin stop.
Patent GB-2333993-A (GB)
Title: Production of stretched ion exchange membranes
Inventor: COOLEY GRAHAM EDWARD
IPC: B29C48/10
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: A process for the production of a multiaxially stretched perfluorinated ionomer membrane for use in an electrochemical cell, which process comprises extruding the perfluorinated ionomer membrane precursor through a film blowing head comprising a die with a circular orifice, forming a thin-walled continuous tube, expanding the tube by means of internal pressure, and cooling the expanded tube in order to cause the perfluorinated ionomer precursor to solidify as a film.