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Patent GB-2306837-A (GB)
Title: Means to tilt a display panel in both horizontal and vertical directions
Inventor: CHOI YONG-HWAN
IPC: F16M11/18
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: When the viewer rotates the pinion knob 127, its driving force is transmitted into the piece 147 via the pinion gear portion 126, the lower and the upper gear portion 138, 137 of the rack 135, the power conveying gear 141, the pair of driving gears 142 and the piece gear portion 147a, which, in turn, moves the display panel 110, thereby tilting the display panel 110 toward or away from the viewer. When the viewer rotates the driving bevel gear knob 159b, its driving force is transmitted into the stationary rod 146 via the driving bevel gear portion 159a, the driven bevel gear portion 158, the protrusion 157a, the recess 155 of the ring plate 164 and the T-shaped tube, which, in turn, moves the first housing 170, thereby tilting the display panel 110 in sideways rotational direction.
Patent GB-968570-A (GB)
IPC: B60P1/34
Abstract: 968,570. Vehicles with raisable tipping bodies. J. W. APPLETON. July 26, 1963 [Oct. 31, 1962], No. 41103/62. Heading B8E. A tipping vehicle, which may be a trailer provided with a towing frame 12 supportable by a jack 13, has a main frame 10 connected by pairs of parallel links 14 to a subsidiary frame or chassis 15 to which is pivotally connected a platform supporting frame 17. Hydraulic cylinders 22, 26 can raise the chassis 15 and tip the frame 17 respectively. Pressure fluid to the cylinders is supplied through flexible pipes 27 from a conventional hydraulic power take-off or from a pump unit which may be hand operated on the trailer and valve control means allow independent or simultaneous operation of the cylinders 22, 26.
Patent GB-2309441-A (GB)
Title: Steering assembly having a deformable sleeve bearing
Inventor: FORBES-ROBINSON ELLIOTT
IPC: B62D1/16
Filed: 1997-01-22
Abstract: A steering assembly (10) including a steering shaft (12), a tubular housing (14), and at least one deformable sleeve bearing (16). The sleeve bearing (16) is interposed between the tubular housing (14) and the steering shaft (12) wherein the shaft (12) is rotatably supported. The sleeve bearing (16) is formed of a polymeric material having a predetermined hardness which is less than the predetermined hardness of the steering shaft (12). Thus, if foreign matter such as dirt or debris enters the steering assembly (10), the sleeve bearing (16) may be disfigured, thereby preventing the foreign matter from obstructing normal steering operations.
Patent GB-2310087-A (GB)
Title: Push button latching and locking mechanism
Inventor: CHRYSOSTOMOU CHRYSTOSTOMOS PET
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 1997-01-27
Abstract: An airbag connector 2 comprises resilient latches 26 that are inwardly biased in their natural state. Upon coupling of the connector to a complementary connector, a locking device 44 has locking extensions 52 that are inserted in a gap 32 behind the latches 26. The latches are thus outwardly biased such that latching protrusions 34 engage with the latching shoulder 38 of the complementary connector and simultaneously the locking extensions securely lock the latches in place. Low mating force and a single mating operation is thus provided.
Patent GB-2321589-A (GB)
Title: Suction cleaner with transparent pipe
Inventor: DOWNHAM DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A transparent pipe 7 is connected between the base unit 1 and body unit 2 of a conventional upright vacuum cleaner. The pipe 7, which carries dust-laden air from the brushes to a bag or the like, is detachably mounted so that if debris is seen to have clogged the pipe 7, it can be easily removed and cleaned.
Patent GB-2315651-A (GB)
Title: Electrical signalling
Inventor: BUCSA MIHAI
IPC: H04B3/02
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: Apparatus for sending and receiving electrical signals representative of (for example) the amount of a metered commodity consumed comprises receiving means (30) connected to sending means (32) via a transformer (T). The receiving means (30) is operable to supply a time varying current to the primary windings of the transformer (T) and has detection means (20) responsive to changes in the effective impedance of the primary windings resulting from alterations in the impedance of the circuit in which the secondary windings of the transformer (T) are connected. The sending means has transmission means, such as a transistor switch, for altering the impedance of that circuit in response to the signal to be transmitted, and that variation causes a corresponding variation in the effective impedance of the primary windings, which variation is detected by the detection means. The transformer, in effect, isolates the receiving means and sending means, whilst enabling the receiving means to provide the voltage necessary to operate the sending means. A transistor switch connected in series with the primary winding enables signals to be sent from receiver to sender.
Patent GB-2323842-A (GB)
Title: Pyridine derivatives
Inventor: FRANKLIN RICHARD JEREMY
IPC: C07D405/12
Filed: 1997-04-04
Abstract: 3-Aminopyridine derivatives of formula 1, wherein W is a group of general formula 2 or general formula 3, are inhibitors of T-cell proliferation and protein farnesyl transferase. They are useful as pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of inflammatory and malignant diseases.
Patent GB-2312808-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a hydrophone
Inventor: CONSTANTINOU GEORGES
IPC: G01H11/08
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: The hydrophone includes at least one detector unit 1 comprising a casing made up of two cups 2a, 2b supported one against the other by means of a peripheral rim 3, each having a central, flexible portion supporting a piezoelectric element 4 on the external face thereof. A flat, recessed centring element 6 made from a deformable material is designed to be nested along an axial plane of a rigid tube 9 and has an internal groove 8 in which the peripheral rim of the two cups 2a, 2b of the casing is located. A coating of protective sealant 11 encloses the detector unit 1 and a part of the internal face of the tube 9. During manufacture, once the centring element 6 has been inserted in the tube, the substance forming the coating 11 is injected into the thin space left free around the centring element by a two-brached moulding piece 13a, 13b which is nested in the tube.
Patent GB-2313486-A (GB)
Title: Housing with a lens for a radiation transmitter and receiver
Inventor: HAUPT GUENTER
IPC: G01S13/93
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: A housing, suitable for a radiation transmitter and receiver 6, comprises a housing portion 3 and a lens 12 formed as one piece. The lens 12 and housing portion 3 are made of the same material. The lens 12 may be a Fresnel lens and the housing portion 3 and lens 12 may be formed by injection moulding using polyphenylene oxide. A metal partition 7 and metal lining to the housing may be provided to provide electromagnetic shielding. The housing may be used in a radar system mounted in a vehicle, which measures the relative distance and speed between the said vehicle and other vehicles.
Patent GB-2315371-A (GB)
Title: Electomagnetic linear actuator with air pressure assistance
Inventor: TAKADA SUSUMU
IPC: H02K33/18
Filed: 1997-07-07
Abstract: An operating rod 7, arranged to be movable axially by an electromagnetic servo drive 5, may be initially accelerated by an air piston 11,52 actuated auxiliary rod 6 having limited travel Figs 1,6. The action may be confined to outward movement of the rod 7 Fig 1, the single acting air piston being returned by drive 5 or lost motion link 72-74 and double acting piston Fig 6 may allow additional initial acceleration of the return stroke. A further embodiment Fig 4 has combined electromagnetic and air action permitting the air piston to balance the load, retraction of the rod 7 being performed by the air piston. Position signals are fed to the control module 45 from sensor 36,37.
Patent GB-2316727-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive injection apparatus
Inventor: SUZUKI MASAHIRO
IPC: F16L21/00
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an adhesive reservoir tube 1 having a flange portion 1a; a connection cap 3 having a pressing portion 3c, a large-diameter portion 3b, having an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the flange portion and with a plurality of axially extending protrusions 3e formed side by side circumferentially on its inner wall, and a nozzle having a flange portion. When the adhesive reservoir tube 1 and the nozzle portion are connected to each other, the reservoir tube flange portion 1b is interposed between the pressing portion 3c of the connection cap and the nozzle flange portion so that it is pressed and deformed and in contact with the axially extending protrusions 3e.
Patent GB-2315461-A (GB)
Title: Multi-colour ink cartridge having an enlarged supply port
Inventor: SHINADA SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1995-09-18
Abstract: The vented cartridge has an ink chamber 512 and a foam chamber 511 divided by a partition wall 510. The chambers are connected by a hole 519 extending along the bottom of the wall away from the lateral extremes thereof. A supply port (513,Fig.3) protrudes into the foam chamber through the chamber's bottom wall and terminates in an enlarged bore 523 compared with the tapered bore formed by a resilient packing member 530.
Patent GB-2330117-A (GB)
Title: Protective structures around airbag deployment door.
Inventor: VALKENBURG SIMON
IPC: B60R21/215
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: An air-bag arrangement comprises a housing 1 mounted in front of the vehicle occupants and containing an air-bag, the housing being associated with a door 4 adapted to open when the air-bag is inflated. Structural members are provided on opposed sides of the door forming protecting elements 6,7 extending towards the occupants and defining a channel 8 extending to either side of the door 4 to permit lateral expansion of the air-bag if an obstruction lies close to the protective elements. The protecting elements 6,7 have such an extent that the door, as it opens, does not extend forwardly of the forward-most parts of the protecting elements. The arrangement may be part of a dashboard or steering wheel (Fig. 4).
Patent GB-2327828-A (GB)
Title: Adapter to connect mobile telephone to an audio device for handsfree operation
Inventor: MASUDA SHIRO
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 1997-10-30
Abstract: The mobile telephone adapter includes an adapter body 302 for inserting into a cassette player/recorder, a hands-free microphone 304, a first signal transmission cable 306 for connecting the adapter body to the mobile telephone 100 and a second signal transmission cable 308 for connecting the hands-free microphone 304 to the mobile telephone. The adapter body has a housing that resembles a cassette tape externally and a magnetic recording head installed inside. One end of the first and second signal transmission cables are joined together and connected to a plug 310 capable of plugging into the voice input/output socket 102 of the mobile telephone. When the mobile telephone picks up incoming voice signals, the signals will be transmitted via the adapter to the cassette recorder, which is then broadcast out through its loudspeakers. Similarly, any out-going voice signals will be collected by the hands free microphone, and then passed on via the adapter to the mobile telephone for broadcasting.
Patent GB-2330893-A (GB)
Title: Phase change mechanism
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: In a phase change mechanism for a twin camshaft engine a first pulley 12a' is mounted on a first camshaft 10' and operative to be driven by the engine crankshaft, and a second pulley 12b' is mounted on the first camshaft 10' and operative to drive a second camshaft. Each of the pulleys 12a',12b' is connected for rotation with the first camshaft 10', and an actuating rod 30' is axially displaceable relative to the first camshaft 10'. Further means are operative to rotate both the pulleys relative to the camshaft in response to axial displacement of the actuating rod to vary the phase of both camshafts in relation to the engine crankshaft.
Patent GB-2331665-A (GB)
Title: Reducing multi-path interference in a mobile telecommunications system
Inventor: COOPER DAVID EDWARD
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1997-11-20
Abstract: A base station of a mobile telecommunications system has means for combining a stream of signals for transmission with a delayed version of the same signal stream, the delay being of duration which is an order of magnitude greater than the expected delay spread in the system. A receiving mobile station has means for reconstructing the original signal stream from the combined signal stream in order to minimise multi-path fading effects. The delayed version of the signal stream may be attenuated before being combined with the original signal stream.
Patent GB-2320437-A (GB)
Title: A carrycot
Inventor: JANE CABAGNERO RAMON
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 1997-11-19
Abstract: The carrycot 1 can be fitted to a pram, and is characterized in that for its manual transportation it comprises a transversal handle 3 in the shape of an inverted U which at its ends is linked in a hinged connection 2 to the sides of the carrycot. Said handle forms the front bow of a hood 4 apt to be removably fitted to the carrycot. Said hood comprises at the top an opening 5 giving access to the handle.
Patent GB-2318612-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door locking system
Inventor: KURODA KATSUYA
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: A vehicle door locking system comprises a control portion 12 for performing control operations of changing positions of lock levers into locking positions on a driver's door and through a motor 9,11 on additional doors and the control portion also causes a warning signal to be sent out if a fault occurs in the locking of an additional door.
Patent GB-2331759-A (GB)
Title: Hard surface sanitizing compositions
Inventor: MCCUE KAREN ANN
IPC: A01N31/02
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising a synergistic combination of n-propyl alcohol and dodecyl benzene sulfonate provide good germicidal efficacy against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria on hard surfaces.
Patent GB-2327518-A (GB)
Title: Computer system
Inventor: SALPAKARI PEKKA MIKKO
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1998-06-08
Abstract: New functionality to be performed by computer system 1 is packaged into Control Component Libraries (CCL) 8 and 9. To implement change of functionality, a new CCL is moved from Repository Module 6 into System 1 and the required hardware changes are implemented. Interfaces 4, 18 and IO 17 are made dynamically linkable enabling changing from CCL 8 to CCL 9 under the control of Management Module 19. Thus, the functionality of computer system 1 can be modified while remaining in continuous operation without major interruption of the operation.
Patent GB-2338509-A (GB)
Title: Bearing element for window stays
Inventor: WRONSKI YUREK ADRIAN
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 1998-06-20
Abstract: A window assembly comprising a window frame 11, a window 12 and stay element 13. The stay incorporates a window support arm 15, a base 14, mounted on the window frame, and a linkage 16 for supporting the arm on the base. A bearing element 21 is disposed on one of the frame, or support, and is disposed between the base and the arm, for engagement with the linkage, to reduce distortion of linkage members. The bearing element may be fixed relative to the frame, or movable along a channel 25, extending parallel to the base, in conjunction with the linkage, to provide support to the links through the full range of window movement. A bearing element may be included on both the frame and the window.
Patent GB-2332059-A (GB)
Title: Instrument for measuring the speed of rotation of a motor vehicle wheel
Inventor: PIESCH WOLFGANG
IPC: B60T8/171
Filed: 1998-08-19
Abstract: A tachometer is described in which a transmitter wheel 4 rotated by the motor vehicle wheel 1 varies the magnetic flux of magnets 6. Coils 7 are provided to detect the variation of flux to measure the speed of rotation. Pairs of magnets 6 are used, arranged so that one magnet of each pair is adjacent a magnetizable part of the transmitter wheel 4 when the other is adjacent a non- or low-magnetizable part of the transmitter wheel 4.
Patent GB-2328758-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre array having input and output arrays on one substrate
Inventor: RHEE TAI-HYUNG
IPC: G02B6/30
Filed: 1998-08-25
Abstract: An optical fiber array module having an input 110 and output 120 optical fiber array on one planar substrate 100, wherein at least one optical fiber for inputting an optical signal and at least one optical fiber for outputting an optical signal, which are to be attached to an optical waveguide device, are positioned on the same planar substrate. It is preferable that the end of the optical fiber array module to be attached to the optical waveguide device is angled at between 0‹ and 20‹ with respect to a line which is orthogonal to the axes of the optical fibers. Preferably, the planar substrate for arranging the optical fiber array has grooves for arranging the optical fiber array.
Patent GB-2330594-A (GB)
Title: Improved reinforcement/anchoring member
Inventor: HOWARTH DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 1998-10-16
Abstract: A construction fitting 40, for use as a reinforcing member or anchoring member, comprising an elongate core 41 having a raised load bearing formation 42 entirely deposited on the core, or bonded to the core, by welding. The deposited or bonded material maybe shaped into a desired profile subsequent to its depostion on or bonding to the core, and may take the form of a continuous screw thread or plurality of ribs.
Patent GB-2329293-A (GB)
Title: Distance measurement device
Inventor: ODA HAJIME
IPC: G01P13/04
Filed: 1995-10-03
Abstract: Device 1 measures the distance to a target T and assigns it to one of three range bands. The measured distance is stored and compared with a subsequent distance measurement to indicate the direction of movement (i.e. towards, away from or stationary) of the target with respect to the device. In one embodiment, the direction of movement of the target is deduced by analysing a predetermined number of past direction of movement results stored in storage means 8. The result is output along with the range band information to terminals TDa, TDb, TDc, TDd. In another embodiment, the target is deemed to have moved only if the current distance measurement differs from the preceding distance measurement by more than a predetermined distance. The distance measurements may be determined using infra-red or ultrasound. The device is used on a camera.
Patent GB-2333945-A (GB)
Title: Apparel for left handed men
Inventor: LEVENSON NATHAN SAMUEL
IPC: A41B9/02
Filed: 1999-02-03
Abstract: Male apparel 10, covering at least a portion of the torso of the user, includes an opening 28 positioned in the groin area. The opening 28 extends towards the left side of the user from the interior to the exterior of the apparel thereby facilitating access for a left handed user. Said opening may be formed by a left hand flap 24 overlapped by a right hand flap 26. The opening may have a closure member eg. zipper fastener, buttons, velcro . The apparel may be in the form of eg. briefs, boxers, trousers, shorts.
Patent GB-2338615-A (GB)
Title: High voltage power supply circuit
Inventor: OTA HIROYUKI
IPC: H02M7/06
Filed: 1999-04-27
Abstract: A speed-up circuit 10 is connected to a detection line 6 for feeding back the high voltage detection value of a high voltage detection circuit 5 to a high voltage stabilizing circuit 1. When a power supply switch is turned on, since a PNP transistor 12 of the speed-up circuit 10 is turned on, a resistor 11 is connected to the detection line 6 , so that the high voltage detection value is reduced forcedly. Accordingly, the high voltage stabilizing circuit 1 increases the peak value of a flyback pulse generated by a resonance-type power supply circuit 2 to output higher high voltage thereby to shorten the rising time of the high voltage output supplied to the anode of a CRT. After the lapse of the predetermined time from the turning-on of the power supply switch, since the terminal voltage of a capacitor 13 having been charged through a resistor 14 exceeds almost the voltage at a point A, the PNP transistor 12 is turned off, so that the resistor 11 is separeted from the detection line. Accordingly, the responsibility of the flyback pulse is prevented from being degraded at the time of the abrupt change of the load of the CRT. Further embodiments are described Figs 3, 5 and 7).
Patent GB-2343490-A (GB)
Title: Multi-speed and multi-path change speed gearbox
Inventor: RINK ANTON
IPC: F16H3/091
Filed: 1999-11-02
Abstract: A multi-speed and multi-path change speed gearbox has two component transmissions 10, 16 with first component transmission 10 having gear stages 12, 13 which form the lowest and highest gear ratios and are engaged to shafts 33, 36 by gear clutch 21 and changing gear clutch 20 respectively. Second component transmission 16 comprises further gear stages 18, 19 and 31 which are coupled to layshaft 33 by positive gear clutches 22, 23 and 24. Gear stage 31 and gear stage 13 have the same lowest ratio, so that, in a drive away procedure, gear stage 13 and power-shift clutch 15 are first engaged until a steady state condition is reached, wherein the power-shift clutch 15 and gear stage 13 are disengaged and the gear stage 31 is engaged. When upshifting, for example, from first to second gear stage 12 is initially engaged and speed of shaft 36 is controlled by power-shift clutch 15 until synchronization associated with the second gear is achieved wherein gear clutch 23 is engaged and power-shift clutch 15 is disengaged. This enables upshifts from the lowest ratio to the highest ratio to be carried out in traction mode without interrupting power flow. In another embodiment the gear stages 18, 19, 31 and positive gear clutches 22, 23 and 24 are mounted directly on an input shaft (8, fig 2). Gear stage 31 may be omitted and a concentric dual gear clutch/positive gear clutch may be provided for gear stage 12 (fig 3), alternatively both clutches may be gear clutches (fig 4).
Patent GB-2356455-A (GB)
Title: Determination of fast and slow shear wave polarisation directions
Inventor: BALE RICHARD
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: A method of determining the polarisation directions of the fast and slow shear waves arising from shear wave splitting due to anisotropy, said directions defining a natural coordinate system, the method comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>a) recording at least two components of each shear wave, in a recording coordinate system, <LI>b) calculating the value of   r  , being the angle of rotation between the natural coordinate system and the recording coordinate system, for which the L<SB>p</SB> norm of the rotated traces is minimised if p is less than 2, or maximised if p is greater than 2. </SL>
Patent GB-2344464-A (GB)
Title: Copper interconnects
Inventor: MATSUBARA YOSHIHASA
IPC: H01L21/314
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: The copper interconnect of a semiconductor device has a multilevel damascene structure. At least one interlayer film lying between layers of the copper interconnect 9 has: a layered structure in which an amorphous carbon film containing fluorine and a SiO<SB>2</SB> film are laid in that order from the side of the underlying copper interconnect, a layered structure in which a silicon nitride and then a silicon nitride oxide or a silicon carbide are laid in that order, or a structure comprising a single silicon carbide layer. Such interlayer films serve as anti-reflective coatings.