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Patent GB-2288525-A (GB)
Title: Grass catcher attachment
Inventor: GITTOES LESLIE JOHN
IPC: A01D43/06
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: A system for repairing lawn mower grass catchers which have been worn out by stones or otherwise at their leading edge where they attach to lawn mowers comprises a replacement beak for riveting or otherwise affixing to the mouth of a grass catcher including a ramp portion 1 angled so as to direct the airflow created by the mower's blades upward and rearward over the axle area of the mower and towards the catcher; a transition portion 2, 3 adapted to locate the catcher inside the mower body and above the mower's rear axle line; the transition portion extending from said ramp portion rearward to a position behind the flange defining the grass catcher mouth; an overlap surface 4, 6 adapted to extend from the rear of the transition portion down into the base of the catcher and to substantially conform to the shape of at least part of the lower forward extremity of the catcher so as to facilitate the fixing of the beak to said forward lower extremity of the catcher; flange portions 8 extending substantially vertically and laterally with respect to the beak and being adapted to lie against at least part of the vertical flange portions defining the catcher mouth to facilitate fixing thereto; infill portion 7 on either side of the mower beak extending from the ramp and/or transition portions to said flange portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300172-A (GB)
Title: Housing spoons etc in containers such as yoghurt tubs`
Inventor: JUDGE JAG
IPC: B65D77/24
Filed: 1995-04-25
Abstract: A spoon or other utensil is housed in a container such as a yoghurt tub. Various arrangements are shown, where the spoon or utensil is in a space between inner and outer peel off lids, fig.4, in a housing indented in the side wall of the container, fig.1, or in a housing extending from the side wall or separately attached to it [figs. 2 and 3]. In the latter arrangement the spoon or utensil may be held in a transparent sheath within the housing and may protrude from the housing. The housing in this case is tubulUS3842975ar in shape.
Patent GB-2288713-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for noise quieting during resynchronization of a digital communication system
Inventor: LEE CRAIG ALLEN
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus eliminates an audible noise burst after reestablishment of an external timing signal in a radio base station (102). The radio base station (102) temporarily operates from an internal timing signals generator (226) to provide digital communications over a radio link with a portable communication unit (120). The method and apparatus detect (304, 306, 308) the reestablishment of the external timing signal, and control (312) the portable communication unit (120) to execute a radio link reestablishment procedure in response to the reestablishment of the external timing signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290764-A (GB)
Title: Servo-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system
Inventor: JORG WOLFGANG
IPC: B62D5/22
Filed: 1995-06-27
Abstract: The pinion (6) has a sleeve mounting over the steering column with axial tracks for several ball bearings (5). These transmit the steering forces and isolate the pinion and steering column w.r.t. axial forces. The rack and pinon have angled teeth and the pinion is displaced in either axial direction by the reaction forces of the steering, with the axial displacement controlling the servo via two control valves (10). The servo steering is hydraulic and the linear bearings between the pinion and the steering column are included in the hydraulic circuitry for lubrication and cooling. The amount of axial displacement of the pinion corresponds to the steering force applied by the steering column and directly controls the servo force.
Patent GB-2304691-A (GB)
Title: Roller assembly for a suitcase
Inventor: HSIEH DICK MING
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: A roller assembly for a suitcase includes outer and inner mounting plates (3, 4), a roller unit (32), a positioning plate (5), and two locking bolts (6). The outer mounting plate (3) abuts against a side wall (2) of the suitcase. The roller unit (32) is mounted to the outer mounting plate (3) and is rotatable about an axis (31). The bolts (6) extend through holes (21A) in the side wall (2) of the case, and holes (41, 34) in the inner and outer mounting plates (4, 3), to engage in threaded holes (521) in the positioning plate (5).
Patent GB-2295256-A (GB)
Title: Online interactive service
Inventor: KAGAMI AKIRA
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 1995-11-17
Abstract: A user of services is enabled to utilize a highly value-added service employing secret data of the user without presenting the data to the service provider side. In a system in which a server is coupled with a client via a communication network, the client inputs and sends a service identifier to the server, receives a program to execute the service from the server, inputs secret data as client controlled data from an input device and sends a server control data request to the server, and then receives the requested data from the server. The input data is irreversibly processed by use of the program and received data such that the client sends results of the process to an expert on the server side to receive an advice of the expert. By referring to the advice, the service user inputs evaluation of the outputted results. The steps beginning at the data request input are repeatedly conducted until the evaluation becomes satisfactory, thereby transmitting the process results to the server. One application is virtual try-on of clothing in CATV shopping. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296020-A (GB)
Title: Blast-resistant mounting for, e.g. a window
Inventor: WILSON ANTHONY
IPC: E06B5/12
Filed: 1995-12-11
Abstract: A blast resistant mounting for a window or the like which may be retro-fitted to a conventional window frame to retain blast proof glazing therein includes retaining members 5 positioned around the frame by engaging tongue 5a into outwardly facing groove 6. A resilient bead 8 of structural silicone material is bonded between the shoulder 7 of the each retaining member and the edges of the window 1. In the event of a shock wave impinging on the window the glazing unit will bow inwardly and /or outwardly causing the edges to rotate. A resilient shear force is exerted by the resilient head which cushions the shock and resists the flexing of the glazing and provides a higher resistance to blast damage. The retaining members are enclosed by conventional glazing beads 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308836-A (GB)
Title: Reversible and finitely variable cambered lifting section
Inventor: FAGG SIMON
IPC: B63B1/24
Filed: 1996-01-04
Abstract: An elongated aerodynamic and/or hydrodynamic lifting structure such as a wing, hydrofoil, blade, keel or fin, and especially the fin of a windsurf board, comprises a cross-section with a substantially inextensible and rigid core 2, (4,5 (fig.2) or 7.8,9(fig.3) or 11,12, (fig.4) or 15,16, (fig.5) or 19,20,21,22 (fig.6) or 24,25 (fig.7) or 30,31 (fig.8)) with optional deformable internal structure(s) (13 (fig.4) 17 (fig.5)) and/or void(s) (26,27,28 (fig. 7)) in a flexible coating 1. The lift generated by the cross-section is greater than for a comparable rigid and symmetrical cross-sectioned type design due to the induced camber in the section resulting from structural deformations of the flexible coating under dynamic loading. The magnitude of the induced camber is a function of the surface loadings and the pressure differential which is governed by the angle of attack and velocity of the section in the free-stream.
Patent GB-2310747-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security system
Inventor: TALBOT KEVIN TREVOR
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 1996-03-02
Abstract: A vehicle security system includes a transmitter unit 20 arranged to send coded signals to a security control unit 18 on the vehicle when its lock and unlock buttons 30, 32 are pressed. The transmitter unit includes a control circuit which is arranged to increase the power of the transmitted signals if the buttons 30, 32 are pressed repeatedly at more than a predetermined rate, or if they are held down for more than a predetermined time. This allows a low power initial signal to be used to maximise battery life, but a higher powered signal to be used if necessary to overcome interference or to operate the security system from large distances.
Patent GB-2313859-A (GB)
Title: Clearing sub-sea well risers
Inventor: BOYD MARK
IPC: B23D21/00
Filed: 1996-03-28
Abstract: A method of clearing a riser 16 of a sub-sea well following abandonment of the well comprises an initial step of separating the riser 16 from the downhole casings and strings, at or in the region of the mud line 13, and then repeatedly performing the steps of: (a) locking together the tubes comprising the riser 16, at a location below the deck 11 of a rig 10 above the well; (b) using the rig derrick 15 to lift the riser 16 through a height determined by the weight of riser above the deck 11; (c) clamping the riser at or below the deck 11 to prevent vertical downward movement of the riser; (d) using a guillotine (Figure 3) to sever the riser horizontally above the location whereat the tubes are locked together; and (e) removing the severed upper end portion of the riser from the derrick 15.
Patent GB-2314453-A (GB)
Title: Cooling integrated circuits
Inventor: HONG CHEN FU-IN
IPC: H01L23/467
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: A fan assembly for an integrated circuit includes a finned plate (3), a board member (1) securely mounted to the finned plate and including a hole (11), a fan device (2), and a heat conducting member (4). The finned plate (3) includes a plurality of rows and columns of fins (31) extending upwardly from an upper side thereof and a space (32) defined in a center of the upper side, each two adjacent fins having a gap (33) defined therebetween. The fan device (2) is mounted to the board member (1) and has a fan (22) rotatably received in the space of the finned plate. The heat conducting member (4) is securely connected to the finned plate or an integrated circuit (5).
Patent GB-2304024-A (GB)
Title: Tomato sauce for pasta
Inventor: HINNERGARDT LARRY CHARLES
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 1996-07-25
Abstract: A process for preparing fresh tomato sauce comprises adding diced tomatoes that have not been subjected to an enzyme deactivation heating step and pectinase and subsequently sterilizing.
Patent GB-2318194-A (GB)
Title: Power saving in asynchronous data processing apparatus
Inventor: DAY PAUL
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 1996-10-08
Abstract: The present invention comprises a plurality of asynchronous control circuits, each asynchronous control circuit employing a request-acknowledge control loop to control data flow within that asynchronous control circuit, and being arranged to exchange data signals with at least one other asynchronous control circuit. Further, a first asynchronous control circuit includes a halt circuit for blocking a control signal in the control loop of the first circuit, thereby preventing the exchange of data signals with said at least one other asynchronous control circuit so as to cause the control loops of said plurality of asynchronous control circuits to become blocked. The present invention is based on an asynchronous design, which only causes transitions in the circuit in response to a request to carry out useful work. It can switch instantaneously between zero power dissipation and maximum performance upon demand. According to the invention, there is provided a 'Halt' circuit which causes all processor activity to cease until an interrupt occurs. The circuit preferably works by intercepting a control signal in the processing apparatus' asynchronous control circuits, effectively breaking a single request-acknowledge control loop. Since the control circuits are interrelated, blocking the response in one loop rapidly (but not instantaneously) stalls all the other control loops in the apparatus, and hence the stall ultimately propagates throughout the entire apparatus, terminating all activity. Preferably, an interrupt is used to release the stall in the original control loop, and activity then propagates from this point throughout the system.
Patent GB-2307393-A (GB)
Title: Teat-cup cluster removal device
Inventor: JENNINGS JONATHAN
IPC: A01J5/017
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: Upright support 4 carries a horizontally swingable arm 10 which guides a cluster removing cord 12. Piston 6 is caused to move by a vacuum thus retracting cord 12 and removing the cluster (fig 2). The cord runs within the arm and is guided by pulleys 15 and 16.
Patent GB-2309577-A (GB)
Title: Spacing means for a coaxial radio-frequency cable
Inventor: FISCHER HORST
IPC: H01B11/18
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: A spacing means for a coaxial radio-frequency cable comprising an inner conductor, a tubular outer conductor and a cavity dielectric lying between the two conductors, wherein the spacing means can withstand higher thermal loading in the region of the inner conductor than in the region of the outer conductor by the use of different materials. The different materials lie above each other in the radial direction and are integrally connected by injection moulding. PTFE or FEP may be used for the inner material 6 and polyethylene for the outer material 7. The spacers may be discs (Figure 1) or helicoidal (Figure 2). One part of the spacer may have a projection (8 Figure 4) the better to bond to the other part.
Patent GB-2307016-A (GB)
Title: Torque transmission system
Inventor: OTTO DIETER
IPC: F16H45/02
Filed: 1993-08-21
Abstract: A torque transmission arrangement for the drive transmission train of a vehicle which has a gear change gearbox. The arrangement comprises a hydrodynamic torque converter 11 connected to the vehicle motor and also connected by way of an output shaft 14 to an inline automatic gearbox on the output side of the system. A friction clutch 12 is arranged parallel to the torque converter 11. The clutch is fluid pressure operated and has, on the one hand, a pressure chamber 24 between a turbine wheel 18 of the converter and an annular piston operably connected to a friction plate and, on the other hand, a pressure chamber 25 arranged between the annular piston and a converter cover. The chambers 24,25 are designed such that a differential pressure present between these pressure chambers determines the torque transmittable by the clutch. The arrangement also has a hydraulic system which transmits a torque responsive intended change to the differential pressure between the two pressure chambers and thus determines the torque transmissible by the clutch. The heat generated by the torque transmission system during driving is forecast by means of a computer unit and the actual heat gain is compared with the amount of heat permitted by the condition of the design.
Patent GB-2312505-A (GB)
Title: Capillary array electrophoresis system
Inventor: ANAZAWA TAKASHI
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A capillary electrophoresis system comprises a planar array of capillaries (1) filled with a migration medium in which samples with fluorophore labels migrate, a source of excitation light (2) exciting the fluorophore labels, a photodetector such as a camera (9) detecting fluorescence from the fluorophore labels, and focusing means (4) placed between the plurality of capillaries (1). The excitation light is irradiated through the plurality of capillaries and light focusing means alternatively placed in the excitation light path. The light focusing means may consist of cylindrical rod lenses (4) with their axes substantially parallel with the capillaries to detect the fluorescence from samples by irradiating a plurality of capillaries substantially at the same time in a batch without mechanical scanning of a plurality of capillaries or without optical scanning of a light beam, providing a highly sensitive detection of samples. The capillaries may be immersed in water (5) where the light (2) passes through.
Patent GB-2312811-A (GB)
Title: Alarm systems
Inventor: JUNG YEON-TAK
IPC: H04M11/04
Filed: 1997-04-29
Abstract: A method of monitoring and notifying events using a telephone system having a central unit 100 and at least one sensing unit 150 is described. The sensing unit transmits an alarm signal to the central unit when an abnormal event such as an intrusion or a fire is detected by the sensing unit. The alarm signal is detected in the central unit, which then automatically dials a preset number and awaits the formation of a speech path. Once the speech path is formed, the central unit outputs a preset audible alarm message via the said speech path. The alarm message may be a voice message or a tone signal.
Patent GB-2318693-A (GB)
Title: Shutter for socket outlet
Inventor: YU WILLIAM
IPC: H01R13/453
Filed: 1997-05-27
Abstract: A shuttered socket outlet comprises a shutter which is prevented from opening by application of a moment thereto, but may be opened in the absence of a moment. When an attempt is made to insert a pin of a counterpart into only one socket of the outlet, figure 5, the shutter pivots and engages abutments 15 which prevent shutter bars from separating against the force of biassing springs 5, 6. When both pins 29, 30 of a counterpart are introduced together, figure 4, the shutter bar does not pivot and the pins 29, 30 act on cams 27, 28 of the shutter bars to force apart the shutter bars. Projections at the rear of each shutter bar may engage corresponding apertures in the housing of the shutter to prevent shutter operation when single pin entry is attempted (figure 6, not shown).
Patent GB-2328024-A (GB)
Title: Estimating the shape and location of an oil-water interface in a well
Inventor: TORRES-VERDIN CARLOA
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 1997-08-08
Abstract: A method of estimating a location and shape of an oil-water interface 18 during oil production in an earth formation traversed by a well 10 includes making measurements over time of an electrical parameter of the formation e.g. with an array of permanently deployed electrodes 22,24,26,28 in order to detect and estimate the change in geometry and proximity of the interface as a result of production, and therefore as a function of time. The estimation is carried out with a parametric inversion technique whereby the shape of the interface is assumed to take the form of a three-dimensional surface describable by a few unknown parameters. A non-linear optimization technique may be used to search for the unknown parameters such that the differences between the measured data and the numerically simulated data are minimized in a least-squares fashion.
Patent GB-2330638-A (GB)
Title: Fastening device
Inventor: AVAUX ALAIN
IPC: E01B9/10
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: A fastening device (20), for use in holding a base plate down to a railway sleeper, comprises a head portion (21), a screw-threaded shank portion (22), and an intermediate portion (23) connecting the head portion (21) to the screw-threaded portion (22), the device being adapted to retain a spring washer (15) on the said intermediate portion (23) prior to use regardless of the orientation of the device. The spring washer (15) is forced onto the larger diameter portion (23a) of the intermediate portion (23). The spring washer (15) prevents loosening of the device.
Patent GB-2320428-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable patient supports and methods of operating them
Inventor: HANNAGAN ANGUS PATRICK DOUGLAS
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 1997-12-15
Abstract: In operation of a support for a patient's body, used in medical or veterinary treatment, which applies alternating-pressure to the body in order to reduce or minimize the risk of pressure sores caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, inflatable cells of the support are inflated and deflated cyclically in a predetermined sequence. To provide improved effect in relieving or preventing pressure sores, the cells are deflated in the sequence in such a manner that the cell interior pressure falls to below 0mmHg (ambient atmospheric pressure). A vacuum pump or pumps may be employed to achieve this result.
Patent GB-2321995-A (GB)
Title: Propellant powered alarms
Inventor: WORTHINGTON JOHN ALFRED
IPC: G10K9/04
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: A personal alarm which has added features for the discharge of fluids 7 which when reaching the atmosphere produce a foul odour and spray out a tracer element which can be used to identify an agressor. The discharge of the fluids and production of a disorientating sound are achieved simultaneously with the depression of an actuator 3.
Patent GB-2335004-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic piston
Inventor: GRIFFIN DENNIS
IPC: F15B15/14
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: A telescopic piston assembly comprises a housing 1 containing an inner component 2, an intermediate component 3 and an outer component 6, all telescopingly interfitted together. The inner component 2 comprises a fluid outlet at one end, the intermediate component 3 making a sliding seal 5 with the inner component 2 and comprising a closed end surrounding the fluid outlet end. The outer component 6 makes a first sliding seal (12, Fig. 7) with the intermediate component 3 and a second sliding seal 13 with the inner component. A detent 4 operates to hold the outer component 6 in an extended position relative to the inner component 3.
Patent GB-2336139-A (GB)
Title: Tyre removal device
Inventor: WOODS ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: B60C25/02
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: The device comprises a mounting plate (15, 19), supporting a drive shaft (3) having a tyre lever (2) connected to one end thereof. The mounting plate (11) is adapted to be secured to the wheel hub by one or two studs (16, 17) and a wedge (18). Drive means (1) drive the drive shaft (3) and the tyre lever (2) connected thereto inwardly relative to the mounting plate (11) and against the side wall of the tyre on the wheel hub; the drive means is a fluid piston-cylinder or a spanner operated screw shaft.
Patent GB-2324724-A (GB)
Title: A Concentrated Aqueous Sodium Alginate Composition
Inventor: JOLLIFFE IAN GORDON
IPC: A61K33/10
Filed: 1998-04-22
Abstract: A high concentration, liquid, pourable pharmaceutical composition comprises a particular form of sodium alginate and an alkali metal bicarbonate. The sodium alginate used is of comparatively high mannuronic acid:glucoronic acid (M/G) residue ratio (> 6:10) than those of previous liquid products. The composition is nonetheless, suitable for use in the treatment of reflux oesophagitis, gastritis, dyspepsia and peptic ulceration and enables a smaller dosage volume than conventionally used.
Patent GB-2325787-A (GB)
Title: Stator pole/winding layout in a brushless motor
Inventor: NAGASAKI YASUMASA
IPC: H02K3/18
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: A brushless DC motor includes a stator having a plurality of types of teeth 3,4 having different circumferential widths. The coils 13,14,15 of each phase are disposed so that the coil 13,14,15 wound on the wide tooth 3 is adjacent via the coil of another phase to the coil 13,14,15 wound on the narrow teeth 4. The coils 13,14,15 are wound on the teeth 3,4 repeatedly alternately in a sequence of the wide tooth 3 and the narrow tooth 4 or in a reverse sequence. Stator insulation comprises members 7,8 fitted to the stator, the rdially inner portions of which define inter-coil wiring guide channels eg 21 on the upper and lower surfaces (see also figs 11-14), terminal housings 29-34 being provided on the upper section. The insulation has protrusions 9d to locate the first layer of each coil. Auxiliary bindings eg 13b,c may be added. A winding arrangement is disclosed (fig17) and a three tooth system is described. The coil winding section of the teeth may be the same width, only the pole piece carried at the tooth tip being subject to the width requirement.