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Patent GB-2293399-A (GB)
Title: Extension device for an extruded window frame
Inventor: PRANGE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E06B1/62
Filed: 1995-08-11
Abstract: An extension device (41) for a side of an extruded frame (1) comprises an extruded section (43) having an extension portion (45) adapted to follow and extend the line of an extruded frame (1) to which it is applied and two fastening means (49, 51). These fastening means (49, 51) comprise a projection (55) adapted to cooperate with a groove (31) in the extruded frame (1) to act as a pivot for the extension device (41) and a detent (61) engageable over a projection (38) on the extruded frame (1) when the extension device (41) is pivoted about its projection (55) into a position in which its extension portion (45) is aligned with the extruded frame (1). The arrangement is such that the extension device (41) is held on the extruded frame (1) between the projection (55) and the detent (61). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300447-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism for a roll-up door
Inventor: WHITING JUNIOR DONALD J
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 1996-04-03
Abstract: A locking mechanism for roll-up doors and the like (10) includes a hook member (13), Fig 1, and handle member (32), (Fig 2), mounted on the outside of a door, and a shoulder member (54), Fig 5, an arm, a lever (61) and a cam member (72) mounted on the inside of a door. The hook member is designed to engage a keeper (15) located on the floor of a container and has a lug (29) the handle member selectively engages as it rotates, thus causing rotation of the hook member. The hook member (13) is connected by a shaft (48) to the cam member on the inside of the door. When the cam member is locked against rotation by the lever, arm and shoulder member, attempts to rotate the hook member by rotation of the handle member will lead to breaking of the lug before the freeing of the cam member, shaft and hook member, thus, denying access to the container. The cam member is locked by the lever engaging a notch (71) in the cam member. The arm prevents forced rotation of the lever. The arm selectively rotates only in response to a tumbler rotating the shoulder member against a post (58) mounted on the arm.
Patent GB-2312185-A (GB)
Title: Forming a hollow article using high frequency welding
Inventor: HINKSON HAROLD ANTONIO
IPC: A45C3/02
Filed: 1996-04-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an article having a hollow interior are provided wherein flap portions 10, 11, 12, 13 of a blank are supported by a frame and welded to one another by a high frequency welding head. The blank is formed out of synthetic material, with two panel regions 1, 2 connected by a spacer region 4, each panel region having at least one flap part 10, 11, 12, 13 projecting from an edge thereof adjacent the spacer region 4. The blank is folded so that panel regions 1, 2 lie opposite and spaced apart and the flap parts 10, 11 and 12, 13 overlap. A support (14, Figure 3) is inserted into the space between the panel regions 1 and 2 to lie adjacent the flap parts 10, 11, 12 and 13 and a high frequency welding head (17, Figure 3) presses the other side of the flaps to form an article having a hollow interior such as a document wallet or handbag.
Patent GB-2297674-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional simulator and image synthesizing method
Inventor: WATANABE HIROYUKI
IPC: A63F13/57
Filed: 1995-08-16
Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide a three-dimensional simulator capable of simulating the actual world realistically in a case where a speed and a rotational speed of an object to be displayed vary and in a case where the condition of a surface of an object to be displayed varies with a certain simulation condition, and an image synthesizing method. An image synthesizing means (200) includes a texture computation unit (230) for carrying out computation for mapping texture on an object to be displayed, and a texture information storage unit (242) for storing information on texture to be mapped. In the texture information storage unit (242), a plurality of kinds of texture information for each object to be displayed is stored. Either the kind of texture information to be mapped for an object to be displayed or information for designating the kind of texture information is altered in accordance with a speed and a rotational speed of an object to be displayed or the condition of the surface of an object to be displayed which varies in accordance with the simulation condition. This enables the reality of the simulation to be improved.
Patent GB-2312738-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger assembly
Inventor: LAUNCHBURY BRIAN
IPC: F28D1/04
Filed: 1996-05-02
Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly 10 for a motor vehicle is disclosed which comprises a first heat exchanger 11 and a second heat exchanger 12 positioned in front of the first heat exchanger 11 and spaced apart from it by a gap 14. The gap 14 is enclosed by a seal 13 which prevents air 16 entering or leaving the gap except through one of the heat exchangers 11, 12. The seal may be made of a honeycomb material (35, figure 4 ). The honeycomb material defines a plurality of air passages (36A-36N).
Patent GB-2301470-A (GB)
Title: Hand-written character recognition in facsimile apparatus
Inventor: TANAKA JUNJI
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: A hand-written character recognition apparatus includes a sensor and image data of each character of addressing information hand-written on a transmission original, which is read by the sensor, is stored in a bit-mapped line buffer. A histogram of one direction, e.g. an X direction (main scanning direction) is produced on the basis of the image data, and the histogram is stored in a histogram buffer. A rough position of each of the characters is evaluated on the basis of the histogram, and a character width of each of the characters, preferably an average character width, is evaluated referring to the line buffer. Then, a blank portion having a size of 1.5 times or less the average character width is detected as a space between characters.
Patent GB-2313612-A (GB)
Title: Bridge stabilisation
Inventor: CORNEY JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: E01D1/00
Filed: 1996-05-29
Abstract: A bridge deck (10) is supported by tensile supports (11 and 12) and stabilised to reduce the overall aerodynamic lift on the deck (10) by the addition of aerofoil stabilisers (19 and 20) pivotly secured about respective axes (21) generally longitudial of the deck (10). The stabilisers (19 and 20) are driven by a mechanism (21 to 26) operable by angular movement between the deck (10) and the tensile supports (11 and 12) to articulate the stabilisers (19 and 20) to a position which will generate a force, in the presence of a cross wind, to reduce the overall aerodynamic lift on the deck (10).
Patent GB-2313913-A (GB)
Title: Non-destructive testing for surface flaws on massive electrically-conductive components
Inventor: BOWLING MICHAEL KEITH
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: A method of non-destructive testing for surface flaws on massive, electrically-conductive components in situ in a food processing plant, comprises probing the surface with an electronic flaw-detection probe and analysing its electrical output. A highly stressed and massive component such as a pump block in a dairy homogeniser is tested for surface flaws by the use of a device which detects variations in eddy currents induced when a hand-held probe connected to a matched electronic unit is moved about on the surface of the component.
Patent GB-2315082-A (GB)
Title: Downhole apparatus
Inventor: ZWART KLAAS JOHANNES
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 1996-07-10
Abstract: A downhole valve assembly 10 comprises a tubular body 12 for location on a tubular string or coil tubing and defining a first port 16 in a wall of the body. A normally closed first valve 17 including a valve member 18 is provided on the body for closing the first port 16, the valve member 18 being moveable to an open position by application of a first fluid pressure in the string and being adapted to be maintained in the open position by a lower second fluid pressure. The first pressure acts on the area between seals 36,38 and the second pressure acts on the larger area between seals 36,40. When the valve opens a sleeve 42 covers seal 38 to protect seal 38. The valve assembly also includes a secondary valve 52 formed by sleeve 54 and ports 46,58 which opens after the first valve 17 has been opened.
Patent GB-2316378-A (GB)
Title: Lockable automobile and van foot control clamp
Inventor: TRACEY LEE
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1996-08-20
Abstract: The chassis (3) is positioned under the control pedals (1-2)with the extended piece (6) stopping the chassis being push from under the pedals and also stopping the chassis from being twisted. The clamp (4) is then lowered down in to position by the locating pins(5)which also stop twisting, behind the pedals(7) and on top of the pedal stems(1-2). Which is then locked into position stopping the lockable automobile and van foot control clamp from being removed from the pedals. The lock is located between the two pedals to make it harder for thieves to interfere with (not shown).
Patent GB-2320819-A (GB)
Title: Detachable light fitting
Inventor: MUSTARD PATRICK JOHN
IPC: H01R33/46
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: A ceiling light fitting or lighting rose comprises a base portion 10 for fitting to the ceiling and a separate body portion 11 for connecting to the cable 12 of a pendant light. Inlet terminals 29 are provided on the base portion 10 for connecting to the mains supply cable, each inlet terminal being connected to respective supply terminals that are concealingly mounted in respective sockets 23,24 disposed on the underside of the base portion 10. The body portion 11 comprises a pair of projecting terminals 13,14 which make contact with respective supply terminals when they are inserted into the respective sockets 23,24 in the base portion 10 and the body portion 11 is turned relative to the base portion 10. The pendant light and any associated shade can mounted or removed from the ceiling merely by turning the body portion 11 into or out of engagement with the base portion 10. The base portion may include a rotatable shutter (39, Fig 5).
Patent GB-2315578-A (GB)
Title: Power management in a microprocessor system
Inventor: SMALLEY KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 1997-07-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing power management functions in a multifunction controller having an embedded microprocessor. An enter sleep mode indication is received in the microprocessor 20 in the form of, for example, a command generated by a host central processing unit or an interrupt indicating a lack of system activity for a predetermined period of time. The clock input to the microprocessor is switched at 36 from a first clock source to a second clock source 34 in response. The main system supply may then be powered down by the microprocessor. The first clock source is then turned off after a first predetermined delay. The second clock is subsequently turned off after a second predetermined delay, to place the system and the microprocessor into a sleep mode. While they are in the sleep mode, an interrupt-handling portion of the microprocessor and a power control logic circuit remain powered by low-current standby supply. Upon detection of a wake-up event, the second clock source is automatically started and applied to the microprocessor after a predetermined delay. The microprocessor can then process the wake-up event indicator, and if necessary power up the system and re-connect itself to the first clock source.
Patent GB-2315852-A (GB)
Title: Light control system
Inventor: HORRELL CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: A light control system for controlling operation of a group of lights used in banqueting/roadshow/disco situations which avoids the need for manual adjustment of light positioning. The system comprises a plurality of lights (12, 13, 14, 15), each light having at least one motor (12B, 12D, 13B, 13D etc.) for effecting movement of the respective light, a microprocessor 17 programmed to transmit the required control signals to the motors, a activator for activating and deactivating the microprocessor and a data transmitter for transmitting instructions to the microprocessor. The activator may be a directionally specific laser pointer. The data transmitter may be a non-directionally specific radio or infra-red transmitter and may be combined with the activator in a single remote control device 22. Preferably, the lights each have two motors to provide 'pan' and 'tilt' functions.
Patent GB-2317951-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescent energy tranfer label comprising a cyanine dye as donor and an acceptor bonded to a backbone
Inventor: GLAZER ALEXANDER
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1997-09-29
Abstract: A fluorescent label comprises two fluorophores bonded to a backbone in an energy transfer relationship, one of which is a donor fluorophore which is cyanine dye (especially 3-( epsilon -carboxypentyl)-3'-ethyl-5,5'-dimethyloxacarbocyanine and 3-( epsilon -carboxypentyl)-3'-ethyloxacarbocyanine) having a quantum yield of from 0.01 to 0.25, and the other is an acceptor fluorophore, preferably a xanthene dye (particularly a fluorescein or rhodamine) having a quantum yield of at least 0.3. The cyanine dye may have an absorbtion maximum in a wavelength range of from 400 to 900 nm, and the acceptor fluorophore one of 450 to 1000 nm. The backbone may be an oligonucleotide, preferably of from 5 to 30 nucleotides. The donor may be bonded to the 5'-terminus, whilst that and the acceptor may be separated by from 1 to 15 nucleotides. The labels may be used in the sequencing of nucleic acids, or in the identification and detection of nucleic acid fragments (single-stranded or double-stranded) in a mixture thereof.
Patent GB-2331627-A (GB)
Title: A force-responsive sensor
Inventor: HELLER NORBERT
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1997-11-22
Abstract: A sensor (fig 3.) comprises a flexible longitudinally extending base 11 and first and second substantially parallel force-responsive sensing means 12, 14 mounted thereon so as to be spaced apart across the width thereof and producing a signal in response to an applied force. Each sensing means 12, 14 may comprise first and second longitudinally extending conductive means 15, 18 which are held spaced apart by longitudinally distributed insulating means 16 but which can be flexed into contact in response to the applied force. Such a sensor may be employed in a safety system for detecting an obstruction in a window, eg. a vehicle window (fig. 6) and arresting the window glass 32. The system may include a flexible channel 34 mounted in a frame 40 opening incorporating a sensor in its hollow base 60. An obstruction in the window will apply a force to one or both of the distal edges 44, 46 which will be transmitted to the respective sensing mean(s) 12, 14. A further sensing means 13 may be provided to indicate when the window glass 32 has reached its upper most position.
Patent GB-2322568-A (GB)
Title: Gas treatment device containing an asymmetric gas flow deflector element
Inventor: HUXHAM LAURENCE STANMORE
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: A gas treatment device has a rectangular housing 1 with an inlet port 5, an outlet port 14 and a gas treatment element such as a filter 20, a heat and moisture exchange (HME) device 21 or both in combination. Said inlet port 5 contains a gas flow deflector element 10 of asymmetric shape, in this case, oval, whereby the longer axis of said deflector 10 is aligned with the shorter lateral dimension of the rectangular housing 1 (see axis a, Fig. 3), so that gas from inlet 5 is deflected preferentially along the longer lateral dimension of the rectangular housing (see axis b, Fig. 3), thereby giving a more evenly distributed gas flow over the surface of the treatment element. In the preferred embodiment (Fig. 1), a filter element 20 is located in the housing 1 towards the outlet port 14 and an HME element 21 is located towards the inlet port 5.
Patent GB-2334648-A (GB)
Title: Internet access for a mobile communications device
Inventor: TOERNQVIST KRISTER
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: A method for enabling a user of a mobile communications device having a small display and a relatively narrow bandwidth connection to receive information from an Internet web site which contains large quantities of data. The user retrieves the data from the web site at a terminal having a large display and a wide bandwidth connection, and selects the information to be received at the mobile device, together with a set of conditions under which the information is to be transmitted to that device. For example, the user may arrange for the information to be transmitted at predetermined times, or on request, or whenever the selected information changes.
Patent GB-2321894-A (GB)
Title: Insert for wound paper products with a compressed core
Inventor: MCGRATH BRENDAN
IPC: B65D85/676
Filed: 1998-02-06
Abstract: An insert 101 for a wound paper product with a compressed core is placed inside the core and thus causes the core to assume a generally circular cross-section to enable the paper product to be placed on a spindle (not shown) for subsequent dispensing. The insert may comprise a flat sheet which includes a plurality of segments 4-9 which are joined together by continuous hinges 54-58, or a plurality of discrete hinges (Fig 2d), provided along the length of the segment. Interlocking means may be provided (Figs 3-5) to lock the insert in a position where it assumes a circular cross-section. The sheet may be formed with apertures (Figs 6-8) or longitudinal slits (Fig 9) which produce a spring-like action. The insert may alternatively be a flexible plastic disc (Fig 10) or formed from two crossing elliptical loops (Fig 11).
Patent GB-2324883-A (GB)
Title: Self-powered electrochemical display cell with focused field
Inventor: GOOD DAVID M
IPC: G02F1/1506
Filed: 1998-04-27
Abstract: A self-powered electrochemical display cell 10 has a layered construction including two electrode layers 26, 30 separated by a dielectric layer 28. Concentric openings are formed in the dielectric layer 28 and in one of the electrode layers 30 thereby exposing a designated portion 42 of the other electrode layer 26. An electrolyte layer 32 overlaps the one electrode layer 30 and the designated portion 42 of the other electrode layer 26. The cell is activated by electrically connecting the exposed portions 50, 52 of the electrode layers 26, 30 so as to form a closed circuit thereby allowing current to cascade through the openings in the one electrode layer 30 to the designated portion 42 of the other electrode layer 26 thereby supporting an electrochemical reaction that erodes the designated portion 42 of the other electrode 26 so as to reveal underlying visual information.
Patent GB-2337870-A (GB)
Title: Modular cable entry system
Inventor: HOWELL LEE
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 1998-04-29
Abstract: A housing has an aperture for cable entry which is filled with modules 14, 16 and end blocks 12. The modules are interchangeable, having apertures 24 of different sizes. Each module 14 may consist of two rigid parts 20, 22 which clip together around the cable and a silicone gel (70a, 70b, Fig 4) to seal to the cable. The modules fit together with dovetails 44, 54 and are connected to other rows and held in the aperture by ridges 38, 40 and slots 34, 36. Some modules 16 may have no aperture, while others may have more than one.
Patent GB-2327277-A (GB)
Title: Device for influencing a laser beam
Inventor: HUONKER MARTIN
IPC: B23K26/06
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A device (11) which is suitable for influencing a laser beam, comprises an adjustable mirror (12) placed in the path of the beam. A piezoelectric adjusting member (17) is arranged on the back of the mirror (12), and in order to achieve low-aberration deformation of the mirror (12) for the purpose of influencing the divergence of the beam, a pressure-transmitting device (19) is also provided. The pressure-transmitting device (19) is located between the adjusting member (17) and the back of the mirror (12), and acts on a large area of the deformable surface of the mirror (12). The pressure-transmitting device (19) may comprise an incompressible and easily deformable intermediate body (23) such as a pressure cushion (fig. 2), or a chamber filled with a liquid, oily or gel-like substance, which is acted upon by a pressure-transmitting member (21), possibly in the form of a flexurally stiff disk. The pressure-transmitting member (21) is acted upon by at least one piezoelectric adjusting member (17), and a plurality of adjusters may be used. The combination of the piezoelectric adjusting members (17) and the pressure-transmitting device (19) makes it possible to achieve uniform introduction of force to the mirror surface and a high dynamic bandwidth for changing the mirror curvature.
Patent GB-2322444-A (GB)
Title: Synchronized analyte testing system
Inventor: DOUGLAS JOEL S
IPC: G01N33/66
Filed: 1997-10-30
Abstract: An analyte detection system is provided with calibration information uniquely specific to the set of test strips to which the sample is to be applied. The calibration information may be stored in permanent memory of the testing device, such that the device is discarded after use of all the test strips in a kit, or it may be stored in a calibration chip accompanying the set of test strips and distributed therewith, thereby enabling re-use of the testing device with a different set of test strips and associated calibration chip.
Patent GB-2327355-A (GB)
Title: Urinary incontinence apparatus
Inventor: MACKIE LAWRENCE SUTHERST
IPC: A61F5/455
Filed: 1998-06-11
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an external "bladder" or urine storage system formed by lay-flat tubing 11 sewn into the front panel of a pair of briefs, a miniature pump and control system 4 and means such as a condom or catheter and suitable connector for anchoring the system at the patient's urethral orifice. The weight of the collected urine is thus distributed evenly over the front panel of the undergarment, the patient being automatically informed when the "bladder" is almost full. An exit point 8 for collected urine may incorporate a manual or solenoid operated outlet valve. Instead of a pump, vacuum means may be used to maintain the flow of urine into the tubing.
Patent GB-2334790-A (GB)
Title: Wet developer apparatus for electrophotographic printer
Inventor: KIM JONG-WOO
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: A wet developer apparatus for an electrophotographic printer includes a housing (10) having an installation portion (10K), a developer cartridge (20) installed in the housing (10), for supplying developer to a developing unit (60), a detachable refill cartridge (30) loaded in the installation portion (10K), for supplying developer to the cartridge (20), and a path (59) for supplying developer to the cartridge (20) from the refill cartridge (30). The refill cartridges (30) may have colour identifying means comprising protrusion (41) which slots into the relevant groove (43) in the portion (10K). Alternatively, refill cartridge (130) may have a protrusion (141) which fits into one of the slots (143) in housing (101) and an outlet (151) which is so placed it connects only to valve (155c) and thus to developer cartridge (120c) so the correct coloured developer is supplied to the correct developer cartridge (120a-d).