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Patent GB-2255472-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication data analysis and transmission
Inventor: LENIHAN JOHN P
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1991-04-30
Abstract: Digital signal processing system for interfacing with control means (20) includes a control processor (12) ported to the control means and at least three kernels (14, 16, 18) each individually ported to the processor and each capable of running respective software applications in any combination. The kernels each have channel ports connected by bus means to like ports of the others of the kernels, conveniently through multiplexing/demultiplexing means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255674-A (GB)
Title: A computer case
Inventor: LEE FRANK
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 1991-05-09
Abstract: A computer case comprising a first framework A and a second framework B pivotally connected thereto, first framework A having an upper front support 11, a panel 2, two cross supports 3 and a frame 31, while second framework B has a base 4, a lower front support 12, two rear supports 5 and a side flap B1, upper front support 11 keeping panel 2 in position, lower front support 12 being fixedly connected with base 4, and rear supports 5 being provided with a pivoted lever 51, said upper front support, cross supports, frame and panel being rotatable with respect to said pivoted lever. Assembly and maintenance of component parts is facilitated, for example. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264685-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor system with belts.
Inventor: EWEN JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B65G17/02
Filed: 1992-03-04
Abstract: A conveyor system comprises a conveyor belt 10 supported and driven by engagement between an under surface of the belt with a pair of parallel spaced cables 15 extending longitudinally along the belt. The cables are driven to drive the conveyor belt and a feed chute 20 is mounted adjacent a loading end of the belt. Material is fed on to the belt through the feed chute and a pair of spaced side plates 21 are provided to define a channel therebetween for containing material loaded on to the belt. Each side plate has a lower edge adjacent to but spaced from the conveyor belt surface and the belt is provided with scrapers which pass through these gaps to scrape material from the lower edges of the side plates. This prevents the build-up of material between the lower edges of the side plates of the conveyor belt and so reduces belt wear and frictional loads. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260300-A (GB)
Title: Cycle with foldable frame and suspension
Inventor: MOORE RICHARD JOHN ALBERT
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 1992-10-07
Abstract: A cycle frame comprises front and rear sub-frames 30, 32 connected by a crossbar 34 pivotally connected to the rear sub-frame, and a downtube 24 which is pivotally connected to both sub-frames 30, 32. One or more of the connections between the crossbar 34 and the downtube 24 and either of the sub-frames 30, 32 is provided by a releasable coupling to allow folding of the frame for storage or transportation. The downtube 24 may also comprise an extensible and compressible member which is pivotally connected to both sub-frames to allow variation in the relative angular disposition of the sub-frames. The member may be provided with locking means to prevent relative movement between the sub-frames. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262825-A (GB)
Title: Device driver configuration in a computer system
Inventor: GARNEY JOHN I
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1992-10-15
Abstract: A computer system for dynamically configuring device drivers of removable system resources. The computer system comprises a processor 101, a system memory 103, 102 and an interface 108 for receiving removable system resources such as feature cards. Each feature card includes a card memory area comprising: 1) a full device driver portion, and 2) a stub device driver portion (figure 3). Upon insertion of a card into the computer system, the device driver stub code image is read from the card memory area and transferred into an area of computer system memory. The device driver stub code is then executed by the processor of the computer system from computer system random access memory 102. Upon execution, the device driver stub enables access to the full card resident device driver by allowing memory mapping to the full device driver. The full device driver may then be activated by the processor. Upon removal of a feature card from the computer system, the device driver stub disables access to the full card resident device driver by disallowing memory mapping to the full device driver. In this way special functions like expansion memory and modems can be added to the system without the system being reset or reinitialised. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263225-A (GB)
Title: Weather resistant outdoor garment
Inventor: CONYERS WILLIAM GORDON
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 1993-01-12
Abstract: The garment (10), especially for arduous weather conditions, in the form of a jacket or coat and/or a pair of trousers (not shown), comprises an outer liner (11), an inner liner (12), and an intermediate layer of fleece (13) arranged between the inner liner (12) and the outer liner (11). The inner liner (12) is made of a waterproof and breathable fabric to allow wearer- generated moisture to pass outwardly through the inner liner; the outer liner (11) is made of a fabric which is resistant to wind but is pervious to water; and the intermediate layer of fleece (13) is freely suspended within the space defined between outer liner (11) and inner liner (12). The arrangement is such that wearer-generate moisture e.g. from the body, arms and/or legs of the wearer passes outwardly through the inner liner to the layer of fleece and tends to repel any water on the fleece which has passed inwardly through the outer liner to the fleece. The outer liner may be removable and worn on its own in moderate weather conditions, or the remainder of the garment may be worn instead as a heavier duty jacket when its colder but not wet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275025-A (GB)
Title: Tanker with double sided hull
Inventor: EL SHATAWY AHMED AHMED
IPC: B63B3/20
Filed: 1993-02-10
Abstract: In a tanker having a double sided hull, the bottom of said double sided construction 11 extends downwardly beyond the bottom of the vessel to thereby define a guarded zone 3 to protect the bottom against grounding. Vertical pipes 1 extending upwardly through the double sided hull permit air trapped in the zone 3 below the bottom to be vented via a non-return valve 2. In the event of spillage, oil trapped in the zone 3 may be recovered via pipework including the pipes 1 to be stored in slack cargotanks or wing ballast tanks. A pipework system (Fig 7 not shown) may be provided on the main deck to spray chemical onto oil spillage surrounding the tanker. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276363-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor belt
Inventor: LEAKER BRYN ERNEST VICTOR
IPC: B65G15/42
Filed: 1993-03-13
Abstract: A conveyor belt has flexible moulded cleats which retain produce during transport and which can adopt different relative orientations in response to flexing of the belt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266234-A (GB)
Title: Tiltable umbrellas
Inventor: OADES GORDON WILSON
IPC: A45B17/00
Filed: 1993-04-08
Abstract: A tilt mechanism (10) for an umbrella shaft comprises a forked part (13, 29) and a tongued part (14, 27) each with a spigot (15, 16) for securing in respective pole portions, a through pivot pin (17) and a locking sleeve (18) slidable between a locking position embracing both the fork and tongue, and a release position in which it allows pivoting. A corner (30) of the tongue is bevelled to allow pivoting to a 90 DEG  position, and the sleeve has a notch (31) wider than the tongue whereby the sleeve (18) can be slid to and from alternative locking positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267389-A (GB)
Title: Polishing apparatus and method for planarizing layer on a semiconductor wafer
Inventor: KODERA MASAKO
IPC: H01L21/304
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: To planarize an insulating film (205) e.g. of silicon dioxide formed on a semiconductor substrate (201), a polishing slurry containing cerium oxide is used to polish the surface of the insulating film. Using the cerium oxide included slurry as a polishing agent, the insulating film is not contaminated by alkali metals during the polishing process. Furthermore, the insulating film is polished at an enhanced polishing rate. The substrate may also have conductive layers 203 carried thereon and a first insulation layer 202. The substrate is held on a polishing machine of the rotating turntable type, details of which are described. The work done may be measured, eg from the current supplied to the turntable motor, or by detecting the distortion in the drive shaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267777-A (GB)
Title: Cover apparatus for a tape cassette recorder
Inventor: KONO KAZUNORI
IPC: G11B33/02
Filed: 1993-06-11
Abstract: A cover apparatus of a cassette tape recorder comprising first and second covers rotatable to be openable and closable with respect to a body 2 of the tape recorder. The first cover 3 has a holder to encasing a tape cassette T so that the tape cassette encased in the holder is rotatable in accordance with the rotation of the first cover 3, a length of the first cover 3 in longitudinal directions being smaller than that of the tape cassette T so that a portion of the tape cassette protrudes from the first cover 3 when being encased in the holder. The second cover 4 is arranged to be engaged with the first cover 3 to be rotatable together with the first cover 3 and movable along a surface of the first cover. The second cover 4, together with the first cover 3, rotates to cover the entire tape cassette when the first cover 3 is closed with respect to the tape recorder body 2, and further the second cover 4 moves with respect to the first cover 3 when the first cover is opened with respect thereto, so that the portion of the tape cassette protrudes from tip portions of the first and second covers. In a second embodiment the second cover 4 rotates relative to the first cover 3 to reveal a portion of the tape cassette T. (See Fig. 14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281718-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle body protector.
Inventor: LENDRUM PHILIP GEORGE
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 1993-09-10
Abstract: An inflatable plastic protecting body (2) has a securing strip (3) connected thereto whereby it may be supported on the outside of a vehicle by closing the end of the strip in a car door or window. A sucker (6) may be provided on the strip 3 for holding the protector in place while the end of the strip, which has a stop element (7), is secured inside the vehicle door or window. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282244-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit with diagnostic access mode.
Inventor: FLYNN DAVID
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 1993-09-23
Abstract: An integrated circuit comprises a plurality of data handling devices interconnected to exchange data by an interconnection bus during a first mode of operation; and diagnostic control means, responsive to a diagnostic device external to the integrated circuit, for controlling one or more of the data handling devices to exchange diagnostic data with the diagnostic device via the interconnection bus during a second, diagnostic, mode of operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285524-A (GB)
Title: Data memory and processor bus.
Inventor: FURBER STEPHEN BYRAM
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 1994-01-11
Abstract: A data processing system has a CPU 36 linked via a unidirectional read bus 42 and a unidirectional write and address bus 44 to a memory 40. Since the read bus and the write and address bus are only driven in one direction, lost time through reversing the direction of signal travel along a bus is avoided. Read-data words RD and instruction-data words I are transferred from the cache memory to a core 38 of the CPU via the read bus. Instruction-address PC, read-address RA, write-addresses WA and write-data words WD are time division multiplexed on the write and address bus to pass from the core to the cache memory. The system supports burst mode transfer thereby reducing the number of addresses that need to be transferred on the write and address bus thereby releasing bandwidth on this bus for use by write-data words. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286836-A (GB)
Title: Ceiling grid
Inventor: FULLER NIGEL EDWARD
IPC: E04B9/06
Filed: 1994-02-23
Abstract: Longitudinal (2) and transverse (4) ceiling grid members are interconnected using moulded polymeric connectors (10) which are received in recesses (6) in the longitudinal members and have projecting formations (20) engaging the transverse members, together with snap-in wedge-like projections (22) for retaining the connectors in the longitudinal members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281325-A (GB)
Title: Combined beam and gutter for conservatory
Inventor: LANCASTER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 1994-07-01
Abstract: A structural element (10) for use in constructing a conservatory, the element being formed in one piece and comprising a beam (12) for supporting glazing bars (32) and a gutter (36). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280722-A (GB)
Title: An autoclave door
Inventor: PRIOR CHARLES ALBERT
IPC: B01J3/03
Filed: 1994-07-15
Abstract: An aluminium autoclave door 14 has a protective lining 6 which may be made of a non-ferrous material such as stainless steel or copper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291483-A (GB)
Title: Coupling
Inventor: HEWLETT GORDON ARTHUR
IPC: F16L17/02
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: A coupling comprising an annular housing (2) having a recess (8) in its inner surface, and a gasket (10) located in the recess (8), means being provided to force the gasket (10) outwardly of the recess (8), under the action of a fluid under pressure, against the outer surface of an elongate member (16) extending within the coupling. A coupling in accordance with the present invention may be a pipe coupling so that, in use, the gasket (10) makes sealing engagement with the outer surface of a pipe (16) or pipe fitting, constituting the elongate member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292818-A (GB)
Title: Photographic processing
Inventor: RIDGWAY MICHAEL
IPC: G03D3/06
Filed: 1994-08-27
Abstract: In known processing apparatus, material being processed is substantially immersed in the solution in each of the processing stages. However, if such a processor is run with reduced volumes of processing solutions, appropriate solution control means needs to utilised. Described herein is a control unit (100) for providing solution control in a processor operating with reduced volumes of processing chemistry. The control unit (100) includes recirculation loop defined by pumps (102, 108), a heat exchanger (106), and a mixer (104). Fresh processing solution from supply (110) can be added to the loop at any time via pump (114). Replenishment can also be effected by valves (120, 122, 124). During periods of shutdown, processing solution can be removed from processing tank (12) via pump (114) and stored in reservoir (116). The tank (12) can then be filled by pump (132) from water supply (130) to prevent the rollers not covered in solution from drying out. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282059-A (GB)
Title: Tea infuser
Inventor: HOBSON GILLIAN ELAINE
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1994-09-23
Abstract: In order to stop the brewing process in a tea pot when the brewed beverage has reached a desired strength, a tea infuser (T) is provided having a pouch (1) to receive tea leaf and immerse the tea leaf in water in the tea pot for brewing, and which can be manipulated to raise the tea leaf out of the brewed beverage without removing the tea leaf from inside the tea pot. The pouch (1) has a ring (2) at its mouth which fits over a rim of a top opening of the tea pot to support the pouch in the tea pot. A handle (3) is attached to the ring (2) for raising the pouch (1). A lid of the tea pot can engage inside the mouth of the pouch when fitted to the top opening, and the pouch can be drawn up around the closed lid so as to raise a lower portion of the pouch containing the tea leaf out of the beverage in the tea pot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-942117-A (GB)
IPC: C06F1/12
Abstract: 942,117. Filling matchboxes; endless conveyers. ARENCO A.B. July 9, 1962 [May 11, 1962], No. 26328/62. Headings B8A and B8C. In a machine for feeding matches to lie transversely in a rectangular box a conveyer 1, 2 to feed empty boxes to a filling machine and a non- veyer 45 to remove the filled boxes are provided, transfer between these conveyers being carried out by a transfer device (not shown). A further conveying path 8 is provided to transfer guide members, which are placed in empty boxes before filling to assist orientation of the matches, from full boxes on the conveyer 4, 5 to empty boxes on the conveyer 1, 2. The transfer device comprises two wheels 10, 11 journalled at 12, 13 slightly out of vertical to provide an angled direction of travel, and a steel band 9 with impeller arms 15 attached thereto to guide articles along an inclined slipway. Projections 14 on the band behind the arms 15 locate in grooves in the wheels 10, 11.
Patent GB-2283281-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valve controlled i.c.engine fuel injector
Inventor: AUGUSTIN ULRICH
IPC: F02M63/02
Filed: 1994-10-21
Abstract: The injector valve closing piston 8 is connected to a high pressure rail 2 or a low pressure channel 12 by the solenoid valve 9. The solenoid armature 14, 15 has flat faces 16 and 18 which co-operate with flat seats 17 and 19. The solenoid stator 13 includes a sleeve 26 of non-magnetic material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285121-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle lamp
Inventor: NATSUME KAZUNORI
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: The front opening of a lamp body 2 with a bulb 3 attached thereto is covered with a lens 5. The lens 5 includes a plurality of areas alternately including horizontal and vertical part cylindrical steps 7 and 8 formed thereon. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285165-A (GB)
Title: A disk sector format which eliminates the need for sector identifiers
Inventor: NAKAMURA TAKASHI
IPC: G11B19/02
Filed: 1994-12-16
Abstract: A disk drive apparatus comprising a disk recording medium in which each track is divided into a servo area which stores information for identifying the track position and a plurality of data sectors wherein at least one of said data sectors crosses said servo area and a look-up table is provided for identifying the position of each sector based upon the relationship between a physical sector identifier, said position information and the capacity of the sector crossing said servo area. When a signal SP at the end of a servo area is detected in a dead state 80 during start up, a first data state 84 for the start of a sector transits to a second data state 86 for the later region of the sector being divided in accordance with the capacity stored in a current sectors pointer register 60. At the beginning of the sector, the contents of a next sectors pointer register 62 is stored in register 60 and the contents of a next sectors operation register 66 is stored in a current sectors operation register 64. Upon completion of sector processing, the first data state 84 is maintained when the next sector is contiguous. When a terminate instruction is stored in register 64, the process moves to dead state 80. When the servo area arrives, the process moves to idle state 82. Responsive to this state, the magnetic head is activated to enable read and write operation 5 for sectors having no sector ID on the disk. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288867-A (GB)
Title: Dryer and method of controlling dryer
Inventor: HAYASHI KINYA
IPC: D06F58/38
Filed: 1995-04-24
Abstract: A dryer and a method for controlling a dryer for drying items in a rotating drum 4 by supplying hot air therein. In drum 4 electrodes 23 are provided in a position at which the items in the drum enable to come into contact with the items. A degree of dryness of the items is detected in accordance with the current passing through electrodes 23. When the detected degree of dryness reaches a predetermined level, an untangling operation is carried out. In the untangling operation, a rotation of the drum 4 is controlled in order to untangle a tangled or wrapped state of the items. The drying operation of the dryer is ended in accordance with the detected degree of dryness. The untangling operation can include a forward rotation of drum 4 followed by stopping drum 4. It can also include rotating drum 4 in a forward direction, then rotating it in a reverse direction and then stopping drum 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290478-A (GB)
Title: Intramedullary nail fracture stabilisation
Inventor: MATTHEWS MICHAEL GORDON
IPC: A61B17/72
Filed: 1995-06-09
Abstract: The nail 10, which is used particularly for stabilisation of condylar and supracondylar fractures of the femur or humerus, comprises a rod or tube for insertion into the distal end of the bone and having first and second distal locking holes so positioned and angled that cross bolts 21, 26 inserted therein extend into and grip respective condyles to stabilise them in relation to the shaft. The bolts may be so oriented as to pass through a non-articular portion of the condyles while gripping the mass of cancellous bone therein. Further predrilled holes 30, 35 are provided for insertion of proximal locking bolts. A temporary jig may be attached securely to the distal end of the nail to facilitate bolt insertion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289057-A (GB)
Title: Cold-rolled steel sheet having excellent workability and process for producing the same
Inventor: YATOH HISAYOSHI
IPC: C21D8/02
Filed: 1994-10-18
Abstract: A cold-rolled steel sheet having excellent cold workability in spite of its having a high nitrogen content for the purpose or recycling scrap iron. The sheet contains at most 0.1 % of carbon, 60 - 150 ppm of nitrogen, at most 0.4% of manganese, at most 0.030 % of sulfur (provided Mn/S 7), at most 0.1 % of aluminum and at most 0.08 % of titanium (provided N (%) Ti13.42 (%) </= 0.007), and at least one half by weight of TiN which is a size of 0.05 - 10  mu m. When it is produced through continuous annealing, the condition of N (%) - Ti/3.42 (%) </= 0.004% must be satisfied and it is further necessary to conduct high-temperature winding in the hot rolling step or to add boron. When it is produced through box annealing, the condition of 0.002 % </= N (%) - Ti/3.42 (%) </= 0.007 % must be satisfied and it is further necessary to somewhat raise the slab heating temperature in the hot rolling step and lower the winding temperature in this step. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294108-A (GB)
Title: Covert light indicator
Inventor: MORICH ROBERT S
IPC: F21V9/04
Filed: 1995-10-06
Abstract: A dimmable, infrared secure, indicator for use in equipment panel displays capable of maintaining sufficient luminance for proper equipment operation by personnel in covert situations, while minimizing detection by hostile entities is realized by a device comprising an light source, an infrared absorbing filter, and two polarizers. These components are incorporated into an external housing which includes a selectively rotatable segment capable of rotating one of the polarizers from a fully parallel to fully crossed position with respect to the other and a hood which minimizes the viewing angle of the indicator.
Patent GB-2294869-A (GB)
Title: A cover for a refuse container
Inventor: TAYLOR ADAIR EGBERT
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 1995-10-26
Abstract: A lid (15) for a wheeled refuse container is provided with openings (18), through which refuse may be placed in the container. The openings 18 are positioned on the rear side of the container and emptying of the container takes place from the front side. This arrangement of the lid enables the front side, which may be dirty as a result of the emptying of the container, to be located out of sight of a person placing refuse in the bin. <IMAGE>