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Patent GB-2300055-A (GB)
Title: Recording apparatus for IC memory card
Inventor: LEE YOUNG-MAN
IPC: G11C16/10
Filed: 1996-04-15
Abstract: A recording apparatus for the IC memory card using a NAND-type flash memory assigns a single address to the different source data to match a structure of the NAND-type flash memory, to thereby enable the different source data to be recorded with a single address. The recording apparatus includes a first memory portion (32) for giving access to first data in units of a basic region of a one-page, a second memory portion (33) for giving access to second data in units of a dummy region of a one-page in the NAND-type flash memory, a first latch portion (34) for matching a timing of the first data output from the first memory (32), a second latch portion (35) for matching a timing of the second data output from the second memory (33), a page memory portion (36) for recording the first data output from the first latch portion (34) and then recording the second data output from the second latch portion (35) sequentially to thereby stored data of the whole one-page unit and a controller portion (31) for gaining access to the first data in units of a basic region from the first memory portion (32), and gaining access to the second data in units of a dummy region from the second memory portion (33), enabling the first and second latch portions (34, 35) to be latched in order to sequentially record the first and second data in the page memory portion (36), and assigning a single address to a one-page unit data stored in the page memory portion (36) to record the one-page unit data in an IC memory card (37).
Patent GB-2303203-A (GB)
Title: Lighting System With variable Shaped Beams
Inventor: BELLIVEAU RICHARD S
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 1996-04-22
Abstract: A lens for use in a light fixture provided to project a beam of light in a first light pattern having a first cross-sectional geometry. A lenticular lens element is supported in the fixture and movable into a position to interrupt the beam of light for selecting beam shape by altering the first projected light pattern from the first cross-sectional geometry to a second cross-sectional geometry different from the first geometry and for moving the second pattern to a desired orientation. The lens element may be carried by a disc rotatably mounted in the fixture. The disc may carry a plurality of lens elements which can also change the orientation of the projected light patterns.
Patent GB-2300737-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory device having hiearchical column select line structure
Inventor: YOO JEI-HWAN
IPC: G11C11/409
Filed: 1996-05-10
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device has a memory array divided into a plurality of banks B0 through Bn. One column decoder 20 is shared by all banks B0 to Bn. Global column select lines GCSL0 through GCSLk output from the column decoder 20 extend through all banks. Memory cell arrays MCA_k, coupled to the pair of bit lines BL and BLB, are arranged in each bank. A sense amplifier SA is connected with the pair of bit lines, and each of a plurality of column select transistor pairs CST1 and CST2 are coupled between the bit line pair BL and BLB and the corresponding sub input/output lines pair SIO_ and SIO_B. Each bank includes a pair of sub input/output (i/o) lines, which are connected to a precharge circuit (or load circuit) PRT. The pair of column select transistors CST1 and CST2 have their gates connected to local column select lines LCSL_ _. Each of a plurality of column select switches 10, which is controlled by bank select column address signals BCA_ and BCA_B, connects one global column select line GCSL_ and one local column select line LCSL_ _. The bank select column address signals are activated in correspondence with the global column select line being activated in one column access cycle, which prevents one or more bit lines and sub input/output lines from being connected to each other, so that unnecessary direct current consumption and precharge operations are suppressed.
Patent GB-2298503-A (GB)
Title: Multiple programmable interrupt controllers in a multi-processor system
Inventor: KARNIK MILIND
IPC: G06F13/24
Filed: 1994-12-01
Abstract: An advanced programmable interrupt controller (APIC 104) provides interface between the processors (101), the PICs (102) and I/O devices (105). The APIC (104) sends an interrupt request data packet (fig. 2A and fig. 2B) with a first field (281) set to a processor identification number, a second field (282) set to a type of the device that sends interrupt request and a third field (283) set to an interrupt vector if the device sending the interrupt request to the APIC (104) is a device other than PIC (102) or to a predetermined identification number of the PIC (102) if the request is from the PIC (102). If the interrupt request is from a PIC (102), the processor (101) uses the third field (283) to identify which of the multiple PICs (102) caused the interrupt. If the interrupt is from a device, other than a PIC (102), the processor (101) uses the third field (283) to determine an interrupt vector corresponding to the device.
Patent GB-2303574-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced hose and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: RIPLEY BRIAN
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: Flexible reinforced hose is manufactured by applying about a support mandrel (10) at least one layer (12,13)(for 13 - figure 4 (not shown) of plastics material and at least one layer (12,14) of reinforcement material and then subjecting the assembly so formed to a hot moulding process to increase the temperature of the plastics material whereby in the finished product a bond is achieved between component layers in consequence of said hot moulding process. The hose may be used as a suction hose wherein a helically extending metallic structure is embedded in a layer of plastics material. A helically extending high modulus plastics reinforcing structure may be embedded in a layer of plastic material to form the flexible hose.
Patent GB-2307853-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable footrest
Inventor: EDWARDS BARRY
IPC: A47C16/02
Filed: 1996-11-12
Abstract: A height adjustable foot rest (10) comprising a plurality of flexible, individually inflatable containers (11-13) mounted one above the other, at least one (13) of the flexible containers (11-13) being substantially wedge-shaped when inflated.
Patent GB-2307916-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating compositions
Inventor: VRAHOPOULOU ELISAVET P
IPC: C10M167/00
Filed: 1996-11-25
Abstract: The compositions comprise a base oil and an additive selected from a multifunctional olefinic copolymer viscosity index improver with dispersant properties, Mg sulfonate and mixtures thereof and optionally and preferably a polymethacrylate demulsifier and high molecular weight dispersant. The lubricant compositions have particular utility in engines fueled by alcohol or gasoline/alcohol blends. Emulsion stabilising additives comprising the above components are also claimed.
Patent GB-2320182-A (GB)
Title: Cot bumper
Inventor: DODD ALEXANDER MARK
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 1996-12-12
Abstract: A U-shaped cot bumper (1) comprising a head portion (2) and side arm portions (3) which may have ventilation holes (4) rests in a self-supporting manner on top of a mattress (5) of a cot (6) and is sized to fit snugly so as to hold its position, the head portion extending across the full cot width and the side arm portions extending along the full cot length. The bumper prevents the baby's limbs from falling through the railings whilst providing a restricted area (8) in the centre of the cot in which the baby sleeps which is sized to prevent overactive movement and awkward sleeping positions. The height of the bumper is such that the baby can see its surroundings and such that the air flow about the baby is adequate to prevent overheating.
Patent GB-2309767-A (GB)
Title: Damped float valve
Inventor: RISBRIDGER BARRY CHARLES
IPC: B67D7/36
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A float valve is disclosed which closes gradually in a non-concussive manner and which is intended for use in controlling the vent line from a fuel storage tank. The valve comprises an elongated float 332 movable in/on a tubular body 330. Movement of the float is damped by pressure of vapour within the tubular body, at least just prior to the valve closing onto its seat. A partition 333 may be provided in the float to define a chamber 335 (along with a deflecting cone 334) which changes volume as the valve closes and so damps the float movement.
Patent GB-2324022-A (GB)
Title: Electroplating watch straps
Inventor: CHONG SAM LUNG SAM
IPC: C25D7/00
Filed: 1997-04-10
Abstract: Individual links 10 of a watchstrap bracelet are threaded onto conductive wires 14 by way of their apertures 11, with an insulating layer 15 separating adjacent links. The array of links is tightened by way of threads and nuts 16,17 and immersed in a precious metal electroplating bath whereby only the outer exposed surfaces of the links are plated. The insulators may be flexible to accommodate links with non-planar surfaces.
Patent GB-2314292-A (GB)
Title: A method and printing machine for printing a material web
Inventor: GANDELHEIDT EDGAR
IPC: B41F31/22
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: For the purpose of printing a material web that passes through between a printing cylinder 1 and an impression cylinder 2, dots of printing ink are produced on the printing cylinder along successive generators in the zone of the roller gap formed with the impression cylinder; according to the raster of the desired print image. These dots depict the rastered print image on the material web.
Patent GB-2314478-A (GB)
Title: A colour image sensor and a production method of an optical waveguide array foruse therein
Inventor: UNUMA YUTAKA
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 1997-06-17
Abstract: A color image sensor has a white fluorescent tube 10 as a light source, a microlens array with three rows of microlenses arranged vertically 12, a three-layer optical waveguide array 14 and a three-line color CCD with color filters 19. The waveguides in each waveguide array layer are bent so that the interval between successive waveguides becomes narrower from the input end toward the output end. The three-line color CCD 16 has three lines of photodiodes as the light sensing portion. These lines in the light-receiving element array are arranged vertically at the same intervals as the waveguide layers are arranged. Further, a cylindrical lens 11 is attached to cover the microlens array 12 which causes the light beams incident on different microlenses of the microlens array corresponding to different waveguide layers to be from an identical area on the original. A method of producing optical waveguide arrays, be either laminating clad substrates to form hollows which are filled with a core material or laminating under pressure substrates containing core material so that the core material polymerises, is described.
Patent GB-2315385-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent message leaving
Inventor: SMITH DON
IPC: H04M3/48
Filed: 1997-07-15
Abstract: An automated telephone system includes a telephone terminal 4 for communicating with a remote party over a telephone line; a storage device 12 for storing a plurality of pre-recorded voice messages entered through said terminal; and a service controller 14 connected to the telephone terminal and the storage device. The service controller is responsive to commands entered through the telephone terminal either to store spoken messages in said storage device and associate them with a unique identifier, or to access a selected one of the stored messages using its unique identifier and replay it over the telephone line to a remote party.
Patent GB-2327750-A (GB)
Title: Burner control installation
Inventor: KEMP BRENDAN
IPC: F23N5/24
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: A burner control installation including a burner, a fuel supply pipe (5) having two controllable valves (7A, 7B) and an air supply pipe (6). A pressure transducer (9) connected to a control unit (1) may be placed between the two valves in the fuel supply pipe (5) thereby providing a means for checking the performance of the valves. A pressure transducer (33) connected to a control unit (1) may be placed in the air supply pipe (6) thereby providing a means for checking whether sufficient air is actually being supplied to the burner in relation to the rate of supply of fuel. The pressure transducer, in either case, is capable of distinguishing between a multiplicity of different pressures.
Patent GB-2329792-A (GB)
Title: Identification signals enable a transceiver module to correctly configure itself to an attached functional module
Inventor: KINGSWOOD ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 1997-08-20
Abstract: The functional module 12 may comprise for example a booster module or a filter module which may be attached to the main base transceiver module. An ID port receives an identification signal from the functional module. Detection circuitry 26 identifies the nature of the functional module from the identification signal and configures the transceiver system in response thereto. For example, on reception of a 'booster' identification signal the transceiver circuitry is switched (at switch 136) so that the booster is connected within a power control loop of the transceiver. However, the power output from a filter module need not be controlled by the transceiver. Therefore, when the identification signal signifies a filter module is attached (see figure 12), the power control loop may be closed within the transceiver module so as to exclude the filter module. The identification signal is either a d.c. signal or transmitted with a frequency much lower than the operating RF frequency (e.g. 1/10 or 1/100 of the operating frequency).
Patent GB-2318641-A (GB)
Title: Measuring borehole geometry
Inventor: PRIEST JOHN FINLEY
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: A method for using geometrical data to determine characteristics of a wellbore (400) penetrating a subterranean formation is disclosed. The method involves converting data obtained from acoustic well logging into cartesian coordinates and solving a general quadratic equation by a least squares fit to an elliptical or circular model. More specific information, such as tensor strain and formation compaction along the wellbore may then be obtained from the geometrical data.
Patent GB-2433167-A (GB)
Title: A phased array radio frequency pulse generator
Inventor: SEDDON NIGEL
IPC: H03H7/18
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: A phased array radio frequency pulse generator includes a plurality of radio frequency pulse generator units (4, 4a, 4b, 4c Fig 3 not shown) each having a non-linear dispersive electrical circuit 1 incorporating at least one non-linear element 5 including a material sensitive to low power signals 7 and a means 6 for producing a variable power control signal 7 and applying it to be at least one non-linear element 5 to modify the extent of the non-linearity of the element and thereby vary the timing of the radio frequency electrical output signal generated. Means 13 is provided for adjusting the value of the control signals 7 provided in each unit (4, 4a, 4b, 4c), to vary the relative phases of the output signals from the units (4, 4a, 4b, 4c) in a phased array on a pulse to pulse basis.
Patent GB-2337482-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet printing process
Inventor: HIBBERT STEPHANIE CLAIRE
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: There is described a method of improving the resistance to wet-rub of a pigment based ink which has been jetted on to a receiver which comprises coating or over printing at least the inked areas of the receiver with an aqueous solution of a styrene acrylate resin. Preferably the whole surface of the receiver is coated with the styrene acrylate resin. There is also described a method of coating the receiver by over printing using a further nozzle of the ink jet printer to lay down the aqueous solution of the styrene acrylate resin.
Patent GB-2339109-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications network
Inventor: PEARSON DENNIS
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 1998-07-03
Abstract: A telecommunications system comprising an intelligent network (IN) for providing IN and non-IN service creation environment function (SCEF) in which the SCEF is arranged to provide service logic and service data templates for supporting both IN and non-IN services. The service logic provided by the SCEF may either be distributed between the service control function (SCF), the service switching function (SSF) and the call control function (CCF) or located in the SCF with the SSF arranged to pass protocol input messages to the SCF and signaling messages from the SCF to the CCF.
Patent GB-2340537-A (GB)
Title: Door stop
Inventor: MCKEON PAUL
IPC: E05C17/50
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: A door stop for restricting the movement of a door comprises a base (12), a first stop member (14) projecting from the base (12), and anchor means (22) coupled to the base (12) spaced apart from the first stop member. The anchor means (22) allows the door stop to be pivotally mounted on a floor and pivot between a door engaging state and a non-engaging state. Preferably the door stop comprises a second stop member (16) also projecting from the base (12), the second stop member being arranged between the first stop member (14) and the anchor means (22), or arranged so that the anchor means (22) is between the first and second stop members (14, 16).
Patent GB-2328652-A (GB)
Title: Access facilities for vehicles
Inventor: OSMOND EDWARD
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 1998-08-14
Abstract: A ramp for providing access at a passenger door of a vehicle comprises a ramp member (2) pivotally mounted adjacent a door of the vehicle at a base of a recess (10) in the floor. An extension member (4) is foldabty connected to the ramp member and also fits within the recess in a storage position. In order to allow the ramp to reach the ground at a predetermined slope whether or not a kerb (12) is present a second detachable extension member (20) is provided which can be coupled when necessary to an edge (30) of the first extension member (4). The second detachable extension member has an alternative use as a step. When in use as a step it is fitted into guide tracks (62 fig 3) adjacent the door where it is held in a horizontal position.
Patent GB-2343633-A (GB)
Title: Padded upright posts
Inventor: NORTH DENNIS JOHN
IPC: A63C19/06
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: A post for use in sports comprises an anchoring portion which consists of a spike to be driven into the ground, a collar which in use acts as a ground pressure plate and a socket which in use extends vertically upwards out of the ground, a pole portion which will fit into the socket and be flexible under impact and an impact absorbing sleeve which surrounds both the post and the upstanding socket.
Patent GB-2343912-A (GB)
Title: Device mounting structure
Inventor: LIN STEFF
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 1998-11-23
Abstract: A mounting structure for a device includes a stepped, annular mount (1), which holds a device such as a speaker in a hole on a peripheral side wall of an equipment housing, and a plurality of locking mechanisms (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d), which secure the stepped, annular mount to the peripheral side wall of the equipment housing. Each locking mechanism includes two upright lugs (201a, 202a) raised from the stepped, annular mount, an axle (3) coupled between the upright lugs and a locking plate (4) pivotally mounted on the axle (3) between a locking position in which the stepped, annular mount is locked, and an unlocking position in which the stepped, annular mount is unlocked and can be removed from the equipment housing. The locking plate (4) has a horizontal top wall (401) and a vertical side wall (402) raised from one end of the horizontal top wall at right angles and a torsion spring (5) is mounted on the axle (3) to hold the locking plate (4) in the locking position. An adjustment screw (7) is mounted on the stepped, annular mount (1) and is arranged to bear against the horizontal top wall (401) of the locking plate (4), said screw being capable of being rotated to move the locking plate between the locking position and the unlocking position.
Patent GB-2333404-A (GB)
Title: Increasing the power rating of offshore cable using cooled bend stress reliever
Inventor: FRIIS BRIGT LOKKE
IPC: H02G15/14
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: A means and method for increasing the power rating of an offshore high voltage power cable (1) includes passage of the cable from the sea to a platform installation (2) through a bending strain reliever (BSR) (4). An inlet for cooling fluid, to an interface space (5) between the BSR and the cable is provided through a sleeve (6) closing the space at the end (7) of the BSR and that an outlet for the fluid is provided at the platform end (12) of the BSR through a special tween flange (13). The sleeve may be made of neoprene, viton (RTM) or nitril rubber and provided with a fluid distributor (15).
Patent GB-2331675-A (GB)
Title: Call conference within a home zone
Inventor: ALPEROVICH VLADIMIR
IPC: H04W4/16
Filed: 1997-07-30
Abstract: A first mobile station (40a) is correlated with a second mobile station (40b) as a permitted home zone party (220). The second mobile station is in speech connection with another telecommunications party (100). In the event that the first mobile station wishes to join in on the conversation (300), the first mobile station simply transmits a selected service code A to the serving mobile switching center (MSC) (10). The serving MSC retrieved the data (230) correlating the first mobile station with the second mobile station, determines (320) that the first mobile station is currently located within the same home zone, and conferences (390) the first mobile station into the existing call connection involving the second mobile station by utilizing one of the call conference circuits (260). As an illustration, members of the same household can designate and correlate each other as permitted home zone parties. Thereinafter, whenever more than one member are within the designated home zone, and one is involved in a call connection, any other member can join in on the conversation by simply picking up a mobile station and dialing the service code.
Patent GB-2349042-A (GB)
Title: Method of format adaptation in a communication apparatus
Inventor: DAVIES ROBERT IVOR
IPC: H04L1/08
Filed: 1999-04-12
Abstract: A transmitter (211) transmits a signal to a communication apparatus (203) using a specific transmission format. The transmission includes transmission format information allowing the receiver (217) to adapt to the current transmission format. A hybrid scheme is adopted where transmit format information needed for symbol information is generally transmitted in a transmission block prior to the one where it is applied whereas transmit format information relevant to processing of the demodulated symbols is transmitted in the same transmission block to which it applies. The communication apparatus (203) thus comprises adjustment means (223) operable to adjust a characteristic of the current or future transmission blocks in response to the received transmission format information. The invention is applicable to the UMTS mobile cellular communication system.
Patent GB-2347162-A (GB)
Title: Luminous Cone
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN PAUL
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 1999-04-19
Abstract: A truncated traffic cone comprising of a base, cone body, reflective jacket / or solar powered reflective jacket d and light attachment. The light and cone are married together relative to one another using various appropriate fittings, fixings and mouldings. The housing assembly of the light consists of a reflector, light sensor, bulb, power source, wiring and all necessary electrical connections.