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Patent GB-2264555-A (GB)
Title: Flame effect display
Inventor: COATS PHILIP
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 1993-02-19
Abstract: A flame effect display 22' has a plurality of electrically powered light sources, such as LEDs, 26' arranged in the form of one or more flames. The light sources can be controlled to go on and off in groups in such a sequence as to reproduce the appearance of flickering flame(s). The display is located above a fuel effect display 30' to simulate flames rising from fuel. The display 30' has bulbs or LEDs 31 which are turned on/off such as to give the effect of fuel glowing more or less brightly. The displays 22', 30' may be controlled in unison. The light sources 26' may be of different colours, and may be controlled so that the size of the flame(s) appears to increase and decrease. A diffuser screen 27' is provided. In another embodiment (Fig 1, not shown), a glass sheet (19) above a fuel effect display (30) reflects an image of the flame effect. The display may be part of an electric fire. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267950-A (GB)
Title: Emergency shut-off valve and regulator assembly
Inventor: TAYLOR JULIAN STEWARD
IPC: F16K17/164
Filed: 1993-03-24
Abstract: A low gas pressure emergency shutdown valve and regulator assembly is housed in a valve body 11 having a flow passageway interposed in a gas supply line and comprises a gas pressure regulating, diaphragm/spring responsive poppet valve 14 and a companion diaphragm responsive shut-off valve 12 in the upstream end portion of the valve body maintained open by a pin 74 bearing against a stem 60 of the shutoff valve. Downstream fluid pressure, in response to a predetermined pressure limit in a flow control chamber, biases the diaphragm 46 of the shut-off valve 12 in a pin collapsing direction and moves the shutoff valve to a flow passageway closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266436-A (GB)
Title: Scramble detection
Inventor: HAN HONG-SOO
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1993-04-23
Abstract: A circuit checks presence/absence of scramble in a satellite broadcasting receiver. In the satellite broadcasting receiver for receiving and decoding pulse code modulation (PCM) audio frame data having a plurality of channels, the logical state of charged flags included in the data of each channel is detected and the charged flags detected at a corresponding channel period are stored. Then the charged flags of a previous frame are simultaneously gated at the start timing of one frame. The clocks of a frame period are counted and a multiframe signal of a given frame period is generated. In this case, the logical values of the charged flags gated with the frame period are accumulated, and an audio mute signal is generated when the charged flags over a given number are detected during a multiframe signal period. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281357-A (GB)
Title: Fuel pumping apparatus
Inventor: COLLINGBORN PETER ALBAN GEORGE
IPC: F02M41/14
Filed: 1993-08-24
Abstract: A fuel pumping apparatus of the rotary distributor type includes a cam actuated pumping plunger (15) housed in a bore (14). The apparatus includes a fuel pressure actuated spill valve having a valve member (30) coupled to an actuating piston (27). The fuel pressure to actuate the piston and open the spill valve is derived from the bore (14) and is controlled by a control valve formed by an inclined groove (36) on the distributor member and a port (35) in the surrounding body. The distributor member is axially movable to determine the position during the inward movement of the pumping plunger (15), at which the spill valve operates to spill fuel from the bore. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-937932-A (GB)
IPC: F21V14/08
Abstract: 937,932. Anti-dazzle headlamps. C. ALLIONI. Nov. 9, 1959 [Nov. 10, 1958], No. 37844/59. Class 75 (4). A quadrant screen 7 in one or two parts is pivoted on the cover glass of a head lamp to give a left or right hand dipping or low beam action. Alternatively the bulb may be closely fitted with a screen in the shape of a truncated spoon in one piece, or in two or three parts pivoted together and adjustable angularly and axially. The bulb may have two filaments 12a, 12b in conjunction with three screens 10‹, 10<SP>1</SP>, 10<SP>2</SP> adjustable fanwise (Fig. 7).
Patent GB-2290270-A (GB)
Title: A propelled trolley
Inventor: WILSON CONAN EDWARD
IPC: B62M29/02
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: The trolley supports a person on its platform 1. The platform 1 is supported on springs 2 on a frame 3 with castor wheels 4. Rods 6 are suspended from the platform at an angle, extend almost to the ground and are arranged so that when one side of the platform is depressed a rod engages the ground and moves the trolley in that direction. By changing his weight distribution the person on the platform causes other rods to brake or drive the trolley in other directions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298843-A (GB)
Title: Post Extractor
Inventor: HOUGHTON DAVID BOYDELL
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 1994-09-13
Abstract: The device is a convenient tool for pulling posts out of the ground. The three main components are lever 1, pedestal 2 and stirrup 4. The equipment may be operated by one person and can be carried into locations that might be inaccessible to larger equipment. Downward effort on the handle of the lever 1 will produce an upward force at the load end of lever 1. The stirrup 4 is fixed to the load end of lever 1 in such a manner that it can pivot. When the handle of lever 1 is raised the stirrup 4 will relax and drop to a lower position about the post 5. Repeated applications of downward effort on the lever handle 1 will extract the post 5 in small increments.
Patent GB-2284313-A (GB)
Title: Electrical interconnect for componenets in a junction box
Inventor: KURATA KAZUNORI
IPC: H01R9/26
Filed: 1994-11-21
Abstract: An electrical assembly comprises a housing containing a plurality of electrical components constituted by blocks, each block having a bus-bar and a protruding electrical connection. The electrical connections 13a, 14a, 14b coincide substantially at the centre of the housing in a stack and are fastened together to directly connect the bus-bars. Preferably, the electrical connections are connected by a screw 16 and nut 15 fastener passing through aligned apertures of the connections. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296166-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications network clock adjustments
Inventor: GOATLY BERNARD JOHN
IPC: G04G7/00
Filed: 1994-11-29
Abstract: In a telecommunication network, a method of determining the accuracy of the real time clocks associated with each element of the network is disclosed. The method comprises sending 5 a marker signal at a predetermined reference time along with the traffic signals to one or more elements 1 in the network and arranging the element to record the time of the arrival of the marker signal using its clock. The recorded time is then compared with the reference time at the network management centre 2 so as to determine the accuracy. In order to correct an inaccurate clock a message signal is sent so as to cause the clock to be adjusted by the difference between the reference and its recorded time. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285030-A (GB)
Title: Fluidising apparatus
Inventor: PARKINSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: B65G53/42
Filed: 1994-12-15
Abstract: A fluidising apparatus having a fluidising unit 1 of the kind comprising a supply duct 2 which is arranged to be fed with liquid under pressure, and a discharge duct 5 within the supply duct and projecting beyond the outlet of the supply duct. An injector 10 in the discharge duct 5 is arranged to inject liquid to create a low-pressure region within the discharge duct. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297161-A (GB)
Title: Differential pressure indicators
Inventor: CASSIDY RONALD FREDERICK
IPC: H01H36/00
Filed: 1995-01-23
Abstract: A double differential pressure indicator has a housing 10 containing two pistons 16, 39 arranged in bores 15, 37 and biased by a single spring 44 extending between opposed ends of the pistons. The differential pressure is applied across both pistons and as the pressure differential increases to a first predetermined difference one piston 16 moves to operate a first indicator which may, for example, be a reed switch 52. As the differential pressure further increases, the second piston 39 moves to operate a second indicating device which may be a button 48. In an alternative arrangement, both indicating devices operate at the same differential pressure.
Patent GB-2297698-A (GB)
Title: Amusement machine
Inventor: OSBORN SIMON
IPC: G07F17/38
Filed: 1995-02-09
Abstract: In an amusement machine of the type in which a user attempts to obtain a pay out of coins, the machine comprises coin holding means (1) for holding a stock of coins (2). A continuous rotatable belt (6) moves in first or second directions and provides a coin-conveying surface (9). Means are provided for moving the coins (2) from the coin holding means (1) to the coin-conveying surface (9). A first coin passage (13) receives coins (10) from the coin-conveying surface (9), when the coin-conveying surface (9) is moving in the first direction, permitting the coins (10) to pass to a first receptacle (14) which is accessible to the user. A second coin passage (11) receives coins (10) from the coin-conveying surface (9), when the coin-conveying surface (9) is moving in the second direction (A), permitting the coins (10) to pass to a second coin receptacle (12) which is not accessible to the user. Normally, the coin-conveying surface (9) moves in the second direction. However, in response to the operation of the machine by a user, a detection signal is provided by a sensor means. The detection signal is received by a control means which, on receipt thereof, causes the direction of rotation of the belt (6) to change so that the coin-conveying surface (9) moves in the first direction. Accordingly, coins (10) passing from the coin holding means (1) to the coin-conveying surface (9) will be transported to the second receptacle (12). A delay mechanism may be incorporated into the control means so that the coin-conveying surface will continue to move in the first direction for a predetermined time interval following the detection signal.
Patent GB-2299212-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic holding devices
Inventor: YOUN ROBERT
IPC: A24F15/18
Filed: 1995-03-23
Abstract: The device for holding a cigarette pack case 5 and a lighter 15 together comprises a thin magnet plate 1 or a thin plate with one or more holes fitted with one or more magnets inserted in the cigarette pack case adjacent a narrow side of the case. A metal lighter, or a plastics lighter with a metal fire cap, is thereby attached to the side of the cigarette pack case.
Patent GB-2299701-A (GB)
Title: Cellular battery
Inventor: STOCKTON PAUL PHILIP
IPC: H01M50/514
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: The battery (1) includes a number of cells (2) in a required configuration to provide the necessary current flow, each cell (2) has a rectangular shape and each cell (2) is provided with corresponding locating formations (8) enabling a cell (2) to receive and locate similar cells (2) adjacent thereto in various configurations and each cell (2) has an electric connector in the form of plug (10) and socket (11) formations, the formations being interlinked by conductive members (12).
Patent GB-2295537-A (GB)
Title: Key fob and attachment
Inventor: SONG CHANG JUNE
IPC: A44B15/00
Filed: 1995-02-14
Abstract: A key fob includes at least one dome (20) with a display surface (22) and a flange (26) secured in a fob (14). The fob (14) is sewn in a pattern around or through the flange (26) or openings (10 a-d) therethrough. The fob may also be formed by placing display domes (40, 40') within an outer rim (60) and sealing the combination within a u-shaped ring (74). Designs and slogans may be placed on the display surfaces. The fob may then be attached to a key ring (10) using a clip (144) configured to accommodate crimping. The clip attachment allows the fob to rotate freely around the key ring (10). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309507-A (GB)
Title: Spherical cursor positioning device rotatable about a single axis.
Inventor: POON YIU CHEUNG
IPC: G06F3/0362
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: A simplified 'trackerball' giving one dimensional cursor movement to assist young children to learn to use computer input devices. A substantially spherical and hollow hand contacting member 18 is mounted to rotate around a single axis shaft 22 and is strengthened internally at its equator by a steel disk 20. A pinion 32 is attached to one end of the axis shaft and drives a crown gear 34 on a second shaft 40 mounted orthogonally to the first, this second shaft carries an optical encoder disk 42 comprising radial slots. The command signal is generated by two pairs of an LEDs and a phototransistor offset w.r.t. the axis of the second shaft comparing the timing of the light pulsed transmitted through the slots.
Patent GB-2318027-A (GB)
Title: Mobile transceiver with space diversity transmission and reception
Inventor: FRYER MARTIN ANDREW
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: Reception of a radio signal by, for example, a car telephone is improved by a phasing technique. Multiple antennae 32-35 are provided at various positions around, in one embodiment, a car, each being connected to transceiver apparatus 40, 41, 48, 47, 49. Phase comparator 40 detects the relative phases of the signals received from a given transmitter. Phase adjuster 48 brings the received signals into phase for combiner 49, the output of which is applied to a normal RF receiver (not shown). A filter 47 may be used to compensate for irregular results originating from phase comparator 40. Signals are also transmitted directionally using the same concept in reverse. The invention may be equally applied to a laptop computer.
Patent GB-2306482-A (GB)
Title: Dipeptidyl inhibitor of farnesyl-protein transferase
Inventor: DESOLMS JANE S
IPC: C07K5/065
Filed: 1996-10-07
Abstract: An inhibitor of farnesyl-protein transferase, N-[1-(1H-imidazol-4-propionyl)pyrrolidin-2(S)-ylmethyl]-N-(2-methoxybe nzyl)glycyl-methionine isopropyl ester, is described, which is of use in the treatment of cancer.
Patent GB-2306756-A (GB)
Title: Eliminating noise bars in video review mode
Inventor: EUN SEONG-KYU
IPC: G11B15/18
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: A method for use in a VCR provides review mode video signals having no noise therein from a video tape having thereon a plurality of video tracks, each of the video tracks containing sequentially recorded video signals. First, one of video heads 310 of the VCR reads the sequentially recorded video signals in a reversed sequence by reversely rotating a rotary drum 335 of the VCR at a predetermined rotational speed and reversely advancing the video tape at a predetermined tape movement speed, thereby providing reproduced video signals of a reversed sequence from each of the video tracks. The reversed sequence of the reproduced video signals is inversed back to its original sequence to thereby provide review mode video signals having an identical sequence to that of the sequentially recorded video signals.
Patent GB-2319945-A (GB)
Title: To indicate the drag/check setting of a fishing reel
Inventor: KELL RICHARD
IPC: A01K89/02
Filed: 1996-12-05
Abstract: Variation in adjustable setting is made visible by means of an aperture allowing the fisherman to see the relative change in position in the aperture of part of the mechanism.
Patent GB-2321857-A (GB)
Title: Lattice filter for biological fluid analysis
Inventor: HICKS RICHARD BANFIELD
IPC: B01D29/11
Filed: 1997-02-05
Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a tubular housing (10) which has an open end and a tubular filter (13) locateable to extend longitudinally within the housing when a stopper (12) at one end of the filter is brought to close said open end of the housing. The filter comprises a lattice structure of crossing, elongated (16, 17, Fig 2) of which at least those presented outwardly of the filter tube extend outwardly of the filter with respect to the plane of the pores formed by the crossing elements, thereby to provide ribs on the exterior of the lattice which will act as a pre-filter for larger particles in advance of said pores. The filter may be used to aid the analysis of biological fluids or as a petrol or washing machine filter.
Patent GB-2322565-A (GB)
Title: Rope tethering system for a buoyant water aerator
Inventor: ROSS CHARLES MICHAEL CORBETT
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: A buoyant aerator 1 for oxygenating polluted water and effluent which can be sunk into its working position by ballasting or caused to float to the surface for recovery, includes a ballast unit 4 adjustably-attached to the aerator by a remotely-operated anchor rope 7. The rope 7 is tensioned to cause the aerator to sink, the rope then being tethered on shore-mounted cleat 9. Releasing the rope allows the aerator to float to the surface for recovery by rope 11.
Patent GB-2323713-A (GB)
Title: Glass-mounted antenna for motor vehicles
Inventor: JESMAN ANDREW
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1997-03-27
Abstract: A glass-mounted antenna for a motor vehicle has a mounting base incorporating a capacitor plate (4) arranged to be secured to the surface of a window of the vehicle. The radiating element (3) of the antenna is located in substantially the same plane as the capacitor plate (4) and when enclosed by a protective dielectric cover, which conforms closely to the glass surface, provides an aerodynamic and vandal resistant antenna.
Patent GB-2312660-A (GB)
Title: Pulley Drive Assembly
Inventor: WATERSON ALARIC
IPC: B65H51/10
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: A drive assembly (22 Fig 1) for a pulley (26, fig 3) comprises a first pulley (26) having a cable (20) passing around part of the pulley circumference. Three relatively small pulleys (30, 32, 34) are mounted on an assembly body (24) and a belt (36) extends around the pulleys. The belt (36) is driven and two of the small pulleys (30, 34) are located on a chord of the first pulley (26) such that tension in the belt (36) tends to bias the belt (36) to bear against the cable (20) as it passes around a portion of the circumference of the first pulley (26) located between the two small pulleys (30, 34). Preferably, the assembly is used to tow a sonar array from a submarine (10) with the cable being wound or unwound from a winch (18). In an alternative embodiment (Fig 4) an assembly (50) of pulleys and flexible belt is used to drive a ground engaging wheel (64) of an aircraft or vehicle e.g. on board a ship.
Patent GB-2313047-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with pelvic protection
Inventor: KNOWLES MARK GEOFFREY
IPC: B60N2/42
Filed: 1997-05-02
Abstract: A vehicle seat 10, eg for a train, has a back support portion 12 and a pelvic support portion 14. The pelvic support portion has a central area to receive the pelvic region of an occupant and first and second force absorbing means 24 arranged at opposite sides of the central area. Each force absorbing means is triangular in cross-section and is adapted to absorb, by deformation, a force applied to the seat from the rear. The central area also protect the legs of a person seated behind this seat. The back support portion includes force absorbing means and leg support portion 18 has a collapsible front area.
Patent GB-2328337-A (GB)
Title: Encoding motion vectors
Inventor: LEE SANG-HOON
IPC: H04N19/463
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: A current motion vector is encoded based on reference motion vectors by determining a first and a second predictors for the current motion vector. The first predictor 200 has a horizontal and a vertical component representing medians of the horizontal and the vertical components of the reference motion vectors 120, respectively, while the horizontal and the vertical components of the second predictor 160,170 represent a least horizontal and a least vertical component of the reference motion vectors which yield minimum differences from the horizontal and the vertical components of the current motion vectors. If the degree of dispersion 130,140 of the reference motion vectors is less than a predetermined threshold, the first predictor is set 150 as an optimum predictor of the current motion vector. If otherwise, the second predictor is regarded as the optimum predictor of the current motion vector. The current motion vector is encoded based on the optimum predictor by using the differential pulse coding technique 210 and the variable length coding scheme.
Patent GB-2317175-A (GB)
Title: Deuterated protecting groups for amino acids
Inventor: PIVONKA DAVID EUGENE
IPC: C07B59/00
Filed: 1996-08-15
Abstract: A compound which is a N- ( 2 H 9 )-tert-butoxycarbonyl) protected, or N-  2 H 8 )-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl) protected derivative of a amino acid selected from: Alanine, Arginine, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Cysteine, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, 5-Hydroxylysine, 4-Hydroxyproline, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine, Homoserine, 5-Hydroxylysine, * small Greek alpha *-Methylserine, OrnithinePipecolic acid, Sarcosine, and Thyroxine; the novel intermediates * small Greek alpha *- ( 2 H 9 )-tert-butoxycaronyloxyimino - benzylcyanide and   2 H 8 )-fluoren-9-yl)methoxycarbonyl chloride, as well as novel perdenteris intermediate compounds.
Patent GB-2330855-A (GB)
Title: A protective strip for a door edge
Inventor: MANN ROBERT MCGOWAN
IPC: E06B3/88
Filed: 1997-10-30
Abstract: A protective strip 20 for mounting along an edge of a planar member, such as a door, so as to cover an edge face 18 and marginal regions of the faces 14, 15 of the member adjacent to the edge face, includes an elongate main body 21 of generally U-shaped cross-section defining a channel member 35 having a bottom wall 23 and a pair of resiliently deflectable side walls 24, the bottom wall being rigid relative to the side walls such that deflection of the side walls is accommodated by bending of the side walls only. A reinforcement member 30 may be provided for the bottom wall 23 and the two may be bonded together of coextruded. The outer surface of the bottom wall 23 may have an intumescent strip 60 and smoke seal 61 which may be mounted in a channel 62.
Patent GB-2327147-A (GB)
Title: Wafer rinsing/drying process and apparatus
Inventor: KOYANAGI TETSUO
IPC: H01L21/306
Filed: 1997-12-18
Abstract: Water is used for rinsing wafer W in container 21. Subsequently, the water is removed from the container by aspiration unit 24 and an organic solvent vapour is fed into the top of the container during the removal of the water. The pressure reduction in the container during water removal is controlled to within a range of -350 mmHg to -50 mmHg and a mixture solution of organic solvent and water is formed on the wafer surface. The mixture solution is removed from the surface of the wafer by evaporation and by the flow of the mixture solution from the wafer surface to the water surface. Only a small quantity of solvent is used in the drying process.
Patent GB-2317965-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal polymer devices and materials
Inventor: SAGE IAN CHARLES
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: This invention describes a method for the loading and alignment of liquid crystal polymers in electro-optic and electro-active devices. It comprises the in-situ polymerisation between substrates of monomer material in the presence of a cationic initiator. This allows for the synthesis of liquid crystal polymers containing polyether backbones.
Patent GB-2321524-A (GB)
Title: Coating thickness measurement
Inventor: FISCHER HELMUT
IPC: G01D5/25
Filed: 1998-01-20
Abstract: The coating thickness on coated, substantially cylindrical workpieces 14 such as screws, pins, etc., is measured by magnetic induction or eddy current methods using a measuring probe 4 whose measuring pole 5 is brought into tactile contact with a predetermined measuring point on the workpiece, the measuring probe being positioned in a receptacle 2 and the workpiece being inserted in an adaptor 11, 12, 13 exposing at least the measuring point on its circumference or end face and positioning same with respect to the measuring probe. The measuring probe and adaptor are moved relative to one another in forcibly guided manner up to contact between measuring pole and measuring point.