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Patent GB-939282-A (GB)
IPC: G01N3/06
Abstract: 939,282. Cartons. ALBERT E. REED & CO. Ltd. June 22, 1962 [June 29, 1961], No. 23585/61. Class 18. [Also in Group XXXVIII] The strain to which a container 1, made from a light weight material such as paper, is subjected, is measured by a strain gauge comprising a stripe of conductive paint 3 such as a colloidal graphite suspension. Short strips 2 of a colloidal silver dispersion are painted on the container 1, are joined by the stripe 3 and have connecting wires 4 soldered to them with a silver bearing solder, the joint being protected by a layer of adhesive 6. Several strain gauges may be formed on one container which may itself be a single or multiply such possibly incorporating one or more plies of foil such as polyethylene. The container may also comprise a box, case, carton or tray of cardboard or corrugated paper.
Patent GB-2277353-A (GB)
Title: Hinge structure with stay arrangement
Inventor: WILDE MELVYN
IPC: F16C11/10
Filed: 1994-04-13
Abstract: A hinge structure 10 has sockets 11, 12 for receiving elongate members 14, 15. A slider 18 can be releasably clamped on member 14 and socket 12 includes clamp 21 for releasably clamping member 15. A connecting strut 25 is pivoted to slider 18 and clamp 21 for holding members 14, 15 in a selected position of adjustment. In another example the hinge 10 includes a releasable clamp and the slider is on member 15, the strut extending between the slider and socket 11. In one form of use, a fishing rod rest is carried by member 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289095-A (GB)
Title: Positive clutch
Inventor: WRATHALL ANTHONY
IPC: F16D11/10
Filed: 1994-05-07
Abstract: A positive clutch of the kind which comprises first and second clutch members (32, 33), Fig. 2, mounted for relative rotation about an axis (X-X) and for relative axial movement in a direction parallel to said axis (X-X), the first clutch member (32) having a plurality of first torque transmitting abutments (34) and the second clutch member (33) having a plurality of second torque transmitting abutments (35) and means to cause said relative axial movement of the clutch members (32, 33) to move said abutments (34, 35) into and out of torque transmitting relationship, is characterised in that each of the first and second pluralities of abutments (34, 35) comprises a first set (36, 37), Fig. 3, and second set (38, 39) of torque transmitting abutments, the abutments of each first set (36, 37) being angularly disposed alternately with the abutments of a respective second set (38, 39) and the abutments of each second set (38, 39) being axially shorter than the abutments of the first set (36, 37) so as to provide a first axial region (40, 41) of each clutch member occupied only by abutments of the respective first set (36, 37) and a second axial region (42, 43) of each clutch member (32, 33) occupied by abutments of both sets (36 - 39), said first axial regions being disposed adjacent each other so that the abutments of the first sets (36, 37) inter-engage initially during a first phase of relative axial movement between the clutch members (32, 33) and the abutments of both sets (36 - 39) inter-engage during a second phase of further relative axial movement of the clutch members towards each other. A plurality of abutments of each second set may be disposed alternately with a single abutment of the respective first set. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283859-A (GB)
Title: System and method forselectively laser processing a target structure of materials of a multmaterial,multilayer device
Inventor: SUN YUNLONG
IPC: B23K26/00
Filed: 1993-09-10
Abstract: A laser system and processing method exploits the absorption contrast between the materials from which a link (12) or film and an underlying substrate (22) are made to effectively remove the link or film from the substrate. Laser output in a wavelength range of 1.2 to 2.0  mu m (30) optimizes the absorption contrast between many high conductivity materials (e.g., metals) or resistive films and silicon substrates and permits the use of laser output in a wider range of energy or power levels, pulse widths, without risking damage to the silicon substrates or adjacent circuit structures. Existing link or film processing laser systems can be readily modified to operate in the 1.2 to 3.0  mu m range. The laser system and processing method also exploits a wavelength range in which functional or active dedicated devices, having light-sensitive or photo-electronic portions integrated into their circuits, can be effectively trimmed without inducing malfunctions or function shifts in the processed devices. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298006-A (GB)
Title: Bearing lubrication
Inventor: OU CHIN-SUNG
IPC: F16C33/30
Filed: 1995-02-17
Abstract: An oil film-deposit bearing comprises an outer ring (2), an inner ring (3) and a plurality of rolling elements such as balls (4) or rollers. The inner circumference of the outer ring (2) and the inner ring (3) each have an arcuate groove (32,21) whose surfaces each have a multiplicity of capillary holes (22,32). The outer surfaces of the rolling means (4) also have a plurality of capillary holes (41). Oil or grease applied to the contacting surface between the rolling means and the arcuate grooves becomes deposited in these capillary holes and flows out to form an oil film on the contacting surfaces during rotation.
Patent GB-2288895-A (GB)
Title: Method for erasing and verifying nonvolatile semiconductor memory device
Inventor: OHTSUKI TETSUYA
IPC: G11C17/00
Filed: 1995-04-11
Abstract: In a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device including memory cells, a predetermined number of the memory cells are simultaneously erased. Only when at least one of the memory cells is overerased, i.e., is in a depletion state, a threshold voltage recovering operation is performed upon all of the memory cells, to relieve the overerased memory cell and suppress the deviation of threshold voltage. Further aspects relate to (i) performing a write operation, determining whether a threshold voltage of the nonvolatile memory cells is higher than a reference and performing flash erase operation and (ii) performing flash erase operation and determining whether a threshold voltage of the nonvolatile memory cells is lower than a threshold. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291644-A (GB)
Title: Ultraviolet absorbing agents
Inventor: BACHER JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: D06P1/642
Filed: 1995-07-14
Abstract: New compounds which are useful as ultraviolet absorbing agents (UVAs) may be used for improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of textile fibre material.
Patent GB-2295198-A (GB)
Title: Three way strapped buckle with push button release for a child's harness
Inventor: TAKAHASHI YOSHINOBU
IPC: A44B11/26
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: A three way strapped buckle comprises first and second plugs 10, each attached to a respective strap (2, Fig.2) and a socket 20 attached to a third strap (4, Fig.2). The plugs 10 each have a tongue 14 which is inserted in the socket 20. The tongues 14 carry projections 16 which ride over respective projections 26 in the socket 20, to lock the tongues 14 in the socket. When a resiliently mounted release button 24 on the socket 20 is depressed, projections 24b push bulges 14a to resiliently bend the tongues 14 backwards, and forces exerted on the plugs 10 through the inclined surfaces ofthe push projections 24b and bulges 14a urge the plugs 10 out of the insertion hole 22, thus disengaging the tongues 14 from the projections 26. The plugs 10 can be independently inserted into the socket 20, and released simultaneously by depressing the button 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300694-A (GB)
Title: A shut off valve device of the double block and bleed type
Inventor: TRUNK WERNER
IPC: F16L55/07
Filed: 1996-04-19
Abstract: A shut-off device (1) of the double block-and-bleed type comprising a flow passageway (3) accommodating two shut-off members (26,46) provided with through cavities, and a drain means (11). The flow passageway (3) is provided with an inlet (4) and an outlet (5). Each of the shut-off members may be moved between a position in which the flow passageway (3) is open and a position in which the flow passageway (3) is closed. In association with the shut-off members (26,46) two auxiliary chambers (29,49) are communicating with cavities (27,47) of the shut-off members. The chambers 29,49 are formed between faces 33,53 of the casing and body portions 35,55 abutting the faces 33,53. Vents (33,54, figure 3) extend between the flow passageway 3 and the faces 33,53. Excess pressure in the cavities 27,47 may cause the body portions 35,55 to lift slightly off their abutment faces allowing fluid to pass into the vents 33,54. The shut-off device is formed of a single undivided casing (2). The shut-off members (26,46) are truncated cone-shaped and mounted in matching truncated cone-shaped recesses (28,48,68,88) in the common casing (2). As a result, the overall length of the shut-off device may be reduced compared to prior art. Moreover, the tightness at high pressure, e.g. above 100 ato. is enhanced.
Patent GB-2299349-A (GB)
Title: Bandages
Inventor: COLLYER GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: A compression bandage is formed from a strip of spacer fabric made as a warp knitted double plush structure with opposite face structures (2, 3) united and held spaced apart by spacer threads (4).
Patent GB-2314915-A (GB)
Title: Defrost control system
Inventor: LAWRENCE JOHN MICHAEL WALMSLEY
IPC: F25D21/00
Filed: 1996-07-05
Abstract: A defrost control system comprises a superheat detector 32 for detecting the degree of superheat of refrigerant leaving an evaporator 8 or the presence of liquid in the refrigerant, a temperature sensor 28 for sensing the temperature of a thermal load cooled by the evaporator 8 and an electrically operable expansion valve 18 for controlling the flow of refrigerant through the evaporator 8, each connected to a control circuit 22. In normal operation, the control circuit 22 controls the flow of refrigerant to keep the temperature of the thermal load constant. However, if the superheat detector 32 detects that the superheat is too low, the control circuit 22 overrides the normal operation and reduces the flow of refrigerant. If the control circuit 22 determines that the time spent in override condition over a period exceeds a maximum level, defrosting of the evaporator 8 is triggered. An electrically-heated defrost heater 36 is arranged around the evaporator 8.
Patent GB-2303672-A (GB)
Title: Fixing a friction element to a spring segment of a clutch disc
Inventor: PRETZEL DIETER
IPC: F16D69/04
Filed: 1996-07-24
Abstract: A friction element, consisting of a support 2 and a friction lining 3, is fixed to a spring segment 5 of a clutch disc by using holders 13, 14 to clamp the segment and support together (figure 4a), using a ram 16 to force material of the support by deformation axially through an aperture in the segment so that a hollow attachment (18, figures 4b and 4c) is formed, and using a ram 15 to force the free end of the attachment protruding on the side of the segment remote from the support around the edge of the aperture in the segment in the manner of a rivet head.
Patent GB-2307589-A (GB)
Title: Optical disk
Inventor: NAGASAWA MASATO
IPC: G11B7/09
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: An optical disk has a single spiral data-bearing track (see figure 1) with alternating grooves 1 and lands 2 separated by header regions 5a. The grooves and lands comprise sectors divider by further header regions (5b, figure 1). These regions contain sequences of address pits 4. The address pit sequences are shifted by a distance of half a track pitch from track centre line. First 4a and second 4b sequences are positioned at different places along the tracks so that they do not overlap in the radial direction. The header regions 5a are at connecting points between groove and land and comprises data to reverse the polarity of a tracking error signal (TES). A scanning system compensates for an offset error in the TES when the polarity is reversed.
Patent GB-2320465-A (GB)
Title: Presentation transparency sheet for mounting in a ring binder
Inventor: PONTARI DOMENICO
IPC: B42F3/00
Filed: 1996-12-18
Abstract: A transparency sheet 10, which can be stored in a ring binder and which can be removed therefrom without opening the rings, has holes 12-18 formed along one edge 20 thereof for insertion into the binder. Respective slits 22-28 extend from each hole to within a short distance eg 2mm, from the edge 20, and allow the sheet to be removed from the binder without opening the rings thereof. The slits 22-28 do not initially extend to the edge 20 so as to prevent jams or damage in a printer or photocopier used to form images on the sheet. The slits are extended to the edge by pulling the sheets from the binder on first use.
Patent GB-2310714-A (GB)
Title: A lighting apparatus
Inventor: FURLEY JOHN
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: The invention relates to lighting apparatus and is particularly concerned with such lights for use amongst other things to illuminate the pages of a book to be read or the illumination of a clip board or the like to assist the act of writing. Hand free torches are known that can be clipped to clothing to leave the hands free. Such torches as are currently known are not conducive to assist the act of reading or writing, which has led to the creation of portable lights dedicated to these purposes, but which then have no other uses. The object of the invention is to overcome these disadvantages which objective is met by a construction comprising a lower body part, clip means on the lower body part, and upper body part, hinge means between the upper and lower body parts and at least one bulb strategically located on the upper body part.
Patent GB-2323232-A (GB)
Title: Boustrophedal image display generation
Inventor: PATERSON ALEXANDER LAURENCE
IPC: H04N3/30
Filed: 1997-03-12
Abstract: The video display apparatus comprises a screen 10 which is divided into a matrix of display elements arranged in n rows of m elements. The individual elements are addressed by means of their coordinates, the top left-hand element being (1, 1) and so on. The screen 10 is mounted on the front face of a cathode ray tube (CRT) of broadly conventional design. Control circuitry (Fig 2) for the apparatus includes a control unit/interface (20), an EHT generator (30) for the CRT, and a power supply unit (40). The control unit/interface (20) is connected to a position counter (50) (which controls the position of the point of illumination in each row of the screen) and a line counter (60). The position counter (50) is connected via a first digital-to-analog converter (DAC) (52) to a line scanning coil (54). The line counter (60) is connected via a second DAC (62) to a frame scanning coil (64). The elements are addressed in both forward and reverse scanning directions thus avoiding the use of flyback.
Patent GB-2318773-A (GB)
Title: Power steering system for construction equipment
Inventor: DENINOVICH LI ANATOLI
IPC: B62D5/09
Filed: 1997-08-18
Abstract: The steering system comprises a spool valve 20 having spool 44 linearly movable by rotation of nut sleeve 66 by gearing 80 connected to the steering column 60 and a motor 32 having a splined 69 connection with, and causing rotation of the spool such that the nut sleeve 66 causes sliding of the spool. On turning the steering column, there is linear movement of the spool and the oil is supplied to the rod side chamber of one piston and to the non rod side chamber of the other piston, causing articulation of the vehicle. Oil is discharged from the remaining chambers, returning to the valve through motor 32 which rotates the spool, providing follow up.
Patent GB-2314881-A (GB)
Title: Table-top connector
Inventor: HANSEN JESPER MOLLER
IPC: A47B87/00
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: Two table tops or table-top parts (2, 3) are releasably interconnected by means of a) a female part (6), with the associated table-top part (3) forming a channel at right angles to the edge (5), and b) a male part (11) with a bifurcated, elastically resilient end adapted to be in engagement with said channel, being releasably held in the connecting position shown by protruding ears (17) co-operating with the rear (right-side) side of the female part (6), said male part (11) being rotatably (at 12) secured to an anchor member (10) rigidly secured by screws (8) to the other table top or table-top part (2), so that in an inactive, disengaged position (not shown), the male part (11) can be rotated about a pivot (12) out of sight.
Patent GB-2320973-A (GB)
Title: Alarm apparatus for determining if a vehicle is moved
Inventor: MCBREEN JOSEPH OLIVER
IPC: G08B29/00
Filed: 1998-01-07
Abstract: Alarm apparatus (1) for determining if a vehicle is moved while the alarm apparatus (1) is armed. The alarm apparatus (1) comprises a global position sensing circuit (12) which operates under the control of a control circuit (6). The control circuit (6) reads the current position of the vehicle from the global position sensing circuit (12) at ten minute intervals to check if the vehicle has been moved. Each current position is compared with the first position of the vehicle after the alarm apparatus (1) has been armed, and the difference between the current and first positions is determined. If this difference exceeds a predetermined difference the control circuit (6) activates an interface circuit (14) for powering up a mobile telephone (15). On establishing a telephone line with a central monitoring station, a signal is outputted by the control circuit (6) to the central monitoring station indicating that the vehicle has been moved and the current position of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2321254-A (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing
Inventor: OKITA SHIGERU
IPC: C22C38/00
Filed: 1998-01-19
Abstract: A rolling bearing includes a rolling element made of a steel containing 0.9 to 1.1 wt.% C, 0.1 to 0.5 wt.% Si, 0.2 to 0.8 wt.% Mn, 1.0 to 1.8 wt.% Cr, with the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities. In the rolling bearing at least the surface of the rolling element includes carbides having an area fraction of 5% to 15%; of these carbides, carbides having an averaged particle diameter of 0.5Ám or less share 50% or more of the area fraction of all the carbides; and of the carbides, carbides having an averaged particle diameter of 1Ám or more share 2% or less of the area fraction of all the carbides; and wherein the rolling element has a Vickers surface hardness HV of 750 to 900. Preferably there is 6% or less of retained austenite in the rolling element and it has a surface roughness of 3Ám RMS or less.
Patent GB-2324326-A (GB)
Title: Deflatable speed hump
Inventor: HEEKS GRAHAM
IPC: E01F9/529
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: A road traffic speed control device (D) which may be placed in a road, is produced from a resiliently deformable material, so that vehicles travelling within an intended speed limit cause the device (D) to deflate, minimising any inconvenience for road users. The device (D) may be produced from a extruded or compressed partially recyclable rubber compound, with perforations or apertures (3) within it to permit deflation. Valve means (13, fig. 5), in addition to or instead of the apertures (3), may be provided in the side walls to permit reinflation, and a helical spring (5, fig. 1) within the device (D) assists in the retention of the device's shape. The device (D) may be formed so that the reinflation of the device (D) is delayed until the rear wheels of a vehicle have also passed over it.
Patent GB-2323654-A (GB)
Title: Flange unit for the active suppression of vibrations
Inventor: SCHUETZE RAINER
IPC: F16F15/04
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: In a flange unit for the active suppression of vibrations, in which the flange unit is arranged between a vibration generator and a rigid structure, the flange unit has two flanges 2,3, between which are arranged an actively controllable pressure-generating element 50, at least two fibre composite loops 60 and a tube 30.
Patent GB-2326414-A (GB)
Title: Method for increasing sucrose content of plants
Inventor: LACEY COLIN NORMAN DOUGLAS
IPC: C12N9/92
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: Pea seeds, produced from peas of the rug3rug3 genotype, substantially lacking plastidial phosphoglucomutase activity which have higher sucrose levels at the end of the vining period and may be vined over and extended period compared to conventional vining varieties are provided. Polynucleotides encoding pea plastidial phosphoglucomutase useful for altering the sucrose and starch content of plants, particularly peas, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2328431-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: ROOKE STEVEN JAMES
IPC: B65D85/36
Filed: 1998-08-24
Abstract: A container suitable for a frozen cake or dessert has a peripheral wall (16) with upright flutes, except in one or more regions serving as tear paths (20) adjacent tear initiation nicks (26). Preferably there are two diametrically opposed tear paths (20), and the base (10) of the container has a hinge line linking them.
Patent GB-2329350-A (GB)
Title: Improved grinding process.
Inventor: CLEWES STUART
IPC: B24B5/42
Filed: 1998-09-14
Abstract: A grinding machine, particularly for grinding the crankpins (12) of a crankshaft, comprising a CBN grinding wheel (10) and a coolant nozzle (14) supplying a jet of coolant into the region being ground. During the final stage of grinding, when the slow feed of the wheel ceases and the dwell point is reached, a selector valve is operated which reduces the coolant flow. This in turn reduces the lateral force on the crankpin and improves the roundness accuracy of the ground crankpin.
Patent GB-2342017-A (GB)
Title: Communication network
Inventor: MUELLER THOMAS
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: A transmitter, for controlling at least one receiver by intermittently transmitting groups of messages, comprising: control means arranged to provide intermittently groups of messages for transmission, each of said groups comprising a plurality of messages in series and separated by time intervals, wherein each of the plurality of messages in a group comprises control information such that control of the receiver can be effected by the reception of any one of the plurality of messages in the group. The invention addresses the problem of increasing the efficiency with which control messages can be transmitted without markedly increasing the power consumption of transceivers in a radio frequency network.
Patent GB-2329927-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door latch of reduced thickness with self-cancelling lever on an exterior side of a ratchet pin
Inventor: HAMAGUCHI OSAMU
IPC: E05B85/02
Filed: 1998-10-01
Abstract: The latch comprises a longitudinal open link 37 with an upper end connected to an open lever 29 and a lower end connected to a lock lever 44. The open link is displaced into a locked position (Fig.5) when it moves towards an exterior side of a latch body 6 (Fig.5) and is not overlapped with a raised portion 26 (Fig.5) of the latch body. A self-cancelling lever 50 (Fig.9) is attached to the latch body by a first shaft 51 (Fig.9). The lever has a first arm 52 (Fig.9) connected to a ratchet pin 19 (Fig.9) and a second arm 54 (Fig.9) that extends towards the open link. The second arm restores the open link to an unlocked position (Fig.6) when a ratchet (5,Fig.1) is rotated by a contact with a latch (4,Fig.1). The first shaft is located on an exterior side of the ratchet pin to reduce the thickness of the latch.