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Patent GB-2273024-A (GB)
Title: A transcoder
Inventor: KAPADIA MAYANK
IPC: H04W88/18
Filed: 1992-11-28
Abstract: A transcoder performs transcoding operations, that is to say coding and decoding operations, on voice data arranged over a plurality of voice data channels. It comprises a first interface for inputting and outputting coded voice data, a second interface for inputting and outputting decoded voice data; at least one transcoder processor (101) for performing transcoding operations on voice data arranged over at least two voice data channels; and an input/output processor (100) coupled to the first and second interfaces and the at least one transcoder processor for controlling the flow of data between the first and second interfaces and the at least one transcoder processor. The input/output processor controls the at least one transcoder processor to perform transcoding operations on a selected channel at a given time. The invention is particularly applicable to transcoding between CEPT standard voice data and GSM standard voice data. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265267-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for in-situ charging of a vehicle battery from an external power source
Inventor: CHUM RUDOLPH ALEXANDER
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 1993-03-15
Abstract: The apparatus contains a rechargeable battery 1 which can be connected via switches 3, a charging current/voltage regulator 4, a polarity reversing switch 6, and connecting means 7 to charge the vehicle battery. A switch 11 allows selection of a triple charge current (25 to 1150 mA) or a boost charge current (150 to 500 mA). The regulator 4 also adjust charging current in response to ambient temperature sensed by a detector 9. Switches 3 may be changed over to allow battery 1 to be charged from the vehicle electrical system. A connector 8 and circuit 21 allows battery 1 to be recharged from an external A.C. or D.C. supply. The voltage of battery 1 may be lower than the vehicle battery voltage, regulator 4 then also stepping up the voltage for charging the vehicle battery. A microprocessor (12), (Fig 2), with a keypad (13) and display (14), may be used to control switches 3, 6, 11, switch 6 being charged automatically on detection of incorrect polarity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265550-A (GB)
Title: Disposable diapers
Inventor: TANJI HIROYUKI
IPC: A61F13/511
Filed: 1993-03-25
Abstract: In a disposable diaper an uppermost liquid resistant sheet 14 is formed centrally with an opening 16 and has attached thereto first and second elastic members 17, 18 along halves of the opening's periphery, respectively, with the longitudinally opposite ends of these elastic members intersecting or running alongside each other at the longitudinally opposite ends of the opening 16, respectively. This discontinuity in the elastic around the opening 16 facilitates stripping the uppermost sheet 14 away from an underlying liquid permeable sheet 11, which overlies an absorbent core 13, for cleaning the diaper before disposal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279014-A (GB)
Title: Device for controlling delivery of respiratory drugs
Inventor: KEANEY NIALL
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1993-06-02
Abstract: The device includes a drug delivery means which is selectively controlled by a fluid flow control means in response to the respiratory cycle of the patient. In particular, the device comprises respiratory dispensing means such as a nebuliser or face mask attached to a first delivery means allowing selective flow of theraputic fluid and a second delivery means allowing reversible flow of respiratory fluid. The dispensing means includes a heat sensor such as a thermistor connected to flow control means so that, upon inhalation, flow of relatively cool fluid over the sensor allows fluid selectively to flow through the first delivery means while, upon exhalation, flow of relatively warm fluid over the sensor results in selective prevention of fluid flow through said first delivery means.
Patent GB-2266719-A (GB)
Title: Methods and compositions for the expression of biologically active eukaryotic cytochrome P450S in bacteria
Inventor: FISHER CHARLES W
IPC: C12N9/02
Filed: 1992-01-10
Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for effecting bacterial expression of eukaryotic cytochrome P450 enzymes in a biologically active form. Certain embodiments involve the expression of eukaryotic cytochrome P45017 alpha -hydroxylase which is expressed in large amounts in an E. coli host in a biologically active form without the need for coexpression or admixture of a cytochrome P450 reductase. Methods and compositions are also disclosed for the construction of cytochrome P450 enzyme hybrids, incorporating the N-terminal 9 amino acids from bovine 17 alpha -hydroxylase, which will enable many eukaryotic cytochrome P450 enzymes to be expressed in bacteria. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270846-A (GB)
Title: Water processing unit
Inventor: ROY GRAHAM STUART
IPC: A61C1/00
Filed: 1993-09-23
Abstract: A water processing unit particularly for use with a dentist's drill, has first and second treatment units (20, 21) connected in series to treat pressurised mains water supplied to the drill, which is driven by pressurised air, such air being alternatively utilised to actuate a pump (25) to draw disinfectant to the drill instead of said treated water for periodic flushing. The first treatment unit (20) contains a filter (34) for removing toxins in the water supply, the filter being received in a ceramic filter element (33) for preventing passage of solid material. The second treatment unit (21) includes an ion exchange resin body (42) which disinfects the water to kill any viruses and/or bacteria. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283916-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive flange for stomal appliance
Inventor: RAPER CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A61L24/06
Filed: 1993-10-25
Abstract: An adhesive flange for a stomal appliance such as an ostomy bag comprising an adhesive hydrogel layer 1 arranged to surround a stomal opening and having a radially inner edge and radially outer edge, the hydrogel layer 1 being bonded to a backing layer 3 formed of a water-vapour permeable material, wherein the backing layer 3 extends radially beyond the said inner edge and outer edge of the hydrogel layer and is arranged in use to form a seal (4) against the skin of a patient radially inwardly and radially outwardly of the hydrogel layer 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277975-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic pipe
Inventor: KNELLER ILIA
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 1994-05-06
Abstract: A thermoplastic pipes reinforced with a wire framework by extrusion moulding, comprises transverse spiral reinforcement (3) coiled onto longitudinal reinforcing strings (2) arranged along the circumference of the fixed welding electrode (4), said reinforcement being welded to the longitudinal reinforcing strings with the help of the rotating welding device (5), following which the welded wire framework (2, 3) is introduced into the moulding cavity (6), whereto is simultaneously fed thermoplastic material being extruded. The transverse spiral reinforcement comprises at least two reinforcing spirals coiled in one direction with mutual central symmetrical shift by the coiling phase. In this case welding is effected with a plurality of roller electrodes (8a, 8b) distributed along the circumference of the roller welding device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291273-A (GB)
Title: Electrical test probe
Inventor: LYNN DAVID SCOTT
IPC: G01R1/22
Filed: 1994-07-05
Abstract: An electrical test probe (100), clip-on or clamp type meter, has a handle (130) at one end of an elongate stem (102) and a pair of jaws (112, 114) at the other end. The jaws (112, 114) are arranged to form a closed magnetic path. The jaws (112, 114) can be operated to open and close a gap (g) in the magnetic path located to one side of the stem (102). Preferably the gap (g) is parallel to the stem (102). The jaws (112, 114) may be hinged or longitudinally displaceable from one another. The stem (102) may include detachable sections for adjusting the length of the stem. The probe (100) permits measurements on wires in awkward locations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283881-A (GB)
Title: Telephone communications assembly
Inventor: DAVISON MICHAEL BRYAN
IPC: H04Q3/62
Filed: 1994-11-11
Abstract: A telephone communications assembly comprises a switch (5) having at least two extension ports (2, 4) and at least one trunk line port (6, 7) connectable to the extension ports. A telephone transmitting and receiving device (9) is connected to one of the truck line ports (6), the device being adapted for use directly in a public, non-wired communication network. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283657-A (GB)
Title: A method of improving the taste of frozen and glazed shelless food-stuff products and frozen shelless food-stuff products prepared in accordance with method
Inventor: BROLUND ANDERS
IPC: A23B4/08
Filed: 1993-07-14
Abstract: When boiled and frozen food-stuff articles, in particular machine-peeled, cooked shrimps, are glazed, the glazing liquid is sprinkled onto the products in such a quantity that a thin ice film is formed around each product. The glazing liquid then comprises flavourings and especially when the products are peeled and frozen shrimps, the glazing liquid is constituted by a juice obtained by boiling to shreds unpeeled shrimps with a high degree of aroma. The glazing liquid may also contain other flavourings, such as salt, sugar and/or seasonings. The glazed individually frozen food-stuff products are then vacuum-packed in leak-proof bags and when to be consumed, they are thawed out in the bags in order to absorb the melted glazing liquid.
Patent GB-2286503-A (GB)
Title: Piezo-electric transducer
Inventor: WILMOTT PHILIP
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 1995-02-15
Abstract: This invention facilitates monitoring ground movement and seismic activity. A Piezo-electric transducer assembly comprises a transducer adapted to give an electrical signal when subjected to flexing or shock loading, a rigid tubular housing and encapsulating material for locating the transducer within the housing. The transducer is preferably in the form of a cable and is preferably flexible. The housing preferably has a diameter which is comparable with the cross-section of the transducer, by which is meant that it is preferably no greater than twice the cross-dimension of the transducer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299145-A (GB)
Title: Pipe with anti-corrosion and weight coatings
Inventor: MULLEN DOUGLAS THOMAS
IPC: F16L53/34
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: The anti-corrosion coating 3, e.g. of epoxy resin has a film thickness of from about 350m to about 500m, and the protective weight coating 2 is a urethane based copolymer applied over said anti-corrosion coating, and incorporates a high density filler material, e.g. micro fine particulate barium sulphate. Its depth may be 60-80mm and it can have one, or three equi-spaced, dovetail profile slot(s) 4 for (an) induction cable(s) 5. The pipe 1 is for transporting hydrocarbons undersea or subterranean.
Patent GB-2300583-A (GB)
Title: Power tongs
Inventor: PIETRAS BERND-GEORG
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 1995-05-12
Abstract: The ratio between the torque applied to a rotary 401 and the radial pressure applied to a tubular 402 is varied by adjusting the length of arms 403 which extends from the rotary 401 to jaws 405. The length of the arms 403 can be adjusted manually or automatically on rotation of the rotary 401.
Patent GB-2303987-A (GB)
Title: Manoeuvre signalling radar transponder
Inventor: ANGEL RODERICK
IPC: G01S13/937
Filed: 1995-06-29
Abstract: The transponder is mounted on a first ship. When it receives a signal from a completely standard primary radar mounted on a second ship, it indicates the fact to the pilot of the first ship; if he decides to manoeuvre, he selects the intended manoeuvre (figure 2) and for the next minute the transponder replies to primary radar signals with one pulse to indicate "starboard turn", two pulses to indicate "port turn" and three pulses to indicate "engines astern"; as the transponder transmits at the same frequency as the primary radar, this results in one, two or three lines being shown alongside the returns shown on the second ship's PPI, and the transmission is also indicated to the first ship's pilot by means of coloured lights. This enables the various pilots to coordinate their collision avoidance manoeuvres. In order to reduce garble, the transponder antenna may be directional.
Patent GB-2303612-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive label assembly
Inventor: ATKINS PAUL GEOFFREY
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 1995-07-21
Abstract: A label assembly 2 for adhesion to the surface of an article such as a dry cell battery includes an imprint layer 10 located between a carrier layer 4 and an adhesive layer 12. In this way, the carrier layer 4 provides not only a base for printing the required information, but also serves as a protective layer, obviating the need for a lacquer or over laminating layer. The carrier layer 4 comprises of a transparent film of a plastic or PVC material. The label assembly 2 is carried on a backing layer 14 coated with a release agent 18. During the manufacture of the label an adhesive coating 12 is applied to the backing layer 14 coated with a release agent 18. The backing layer 14 is then brought together with a web of printed carrier film 2, thereby transferring the adhesive coating 12 from the backing layer 14 to the print layer 10.
Patent GB-2290614-A (GB)
Title: Intrusion detection apparatus
Inventor: KERR REGINALD
IPC: G08B13/16
Filed: 1993-03-10
Abstract: Intrusion detection apparatus for use in perimeter security systems and the like is provided with multiple channel signal processing. Each signal processor includes a bandpass filter whose passband is selectable. Each is respectively responsive to sensed movement including vibrations within the associated selected passband. An output affirmative signal is generated if the amplitude of the input signal constituent within the associated frequency range exceeds a threshold level for a predetermined period of time. A logic circuit receives the outputs of all of the signal processors and provides an output alarm signal when a predetermined combination of affirmative signals is received from the signal processors. Such logic circuit preferably works with digital signals obtained by analog-to-digital conversion. A threshold bias adjustment may be provided for adjusting the threshold amplitude of at least one input signal so that ambient noise may be taken into consideration by the logic circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306972-A (GB)
Title: A low phosphorus fatigue resistant and fracture resistant steel.
Inventor: FINKL CHARLES W
IPC: C22C38/44
Filed: 1995-11-10
Abstract: The steel is suitable for closed die forging applications at elevated temperatures and machine parts which operate at room temperatures and has the following composition.   C .45-.60  Mn .75-.95  P .001-.017 S .025 max  Si .15-.35  Ni .60-2.00  Cr .85-1.30  Mo .40-.85  V 0-.30 Al 0-.030  Ti .003-.020  balance Fe and usual impurities.
Patent GB-2307487-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing security paper
Inventor: HOWLAND PAUL
IPC: D21H21/40
Filed: 1995-11-22
Abstract: A process for producing security paper comprises forming a slurry of papermaking fibres and heat-expandable microspheres, wherein said fibres produce a strong paper such as banknote paper, forming the paper on a papermaking machine and drying the paper with drying cylinders at a temperature above 100{C to form strong paper at drying temperatures above the expansion temperature of the microspheres without expanding the microspheres, wherein the thus formed strong paper is treated with debonding agent to reduce the strength of the fibre-to-fibre bonds so that the microspheres are capable of expanding and then causing some or all of the microspheres to expand in the region where the debonding agent has been applied. The microspheres may be from 5 to 20 m in diameter and are capable of expanding at least 5 times, and preferably from 10 to 20 times, their initial volume.
Patent GB-2299608-A (GB)
Title: Frame to subframe fixing clip
Inventor: MOLYNEUX GEORGE
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 1994-01-04
Abstract: Retaining elements in the form of spring clips 220, on either the subframe (160, figure 14) or the window or door frame 200, are arranged to resiliently yield to allow the frame 200 to be fitted. The spring clip is substantially U-shaped with two generally parallel flanges 222, 234 joined by a chamfered web 228, 230. On insertion of the frame 200, the web contacts a protuberance on the other of the frame 200 or subframe to resiliently move one side of the clip, but when the frame is fully fitted the clip springs outwardly to engage the distal end of flange 234 behind the protuberance.
Patent GB-2326288-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector housing for retaining terminals
Inventor: KOBURG DIRK
IPC: H01R13/506
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: An electrical connector housing (10) comprising a first part (12) and a second part (14), the first part having an axially extending through bore (16-20) and the second part having an axially extending through bore (22-26), the first part and the second part moving together in a direction (X) which is substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of the through bores; first snap-fitting means (60-68) on the first part and on the second part for holding the first part and the second part together in a first position; second snap-fitting means (70-78) on the first part and on the second part for locking the first part and the second part together in a second position; a wall portion (28) of the first part positioned adjacent a wall portion (30) of the second part in the second position; an aperture (32-36) in the wall portion of the first part opening into the through bore of the first part; an aperture (3844) in the wall portion of the second part opening into the through bore of the second part; a peg (46-52) on the first part extending away from the wall portion of the first part, into but not through the aperture in the wall portion of the second part in the first position, and through the aperture in the wall portion of the second part and into the through bore in the second part in the second position; a peg (54-58) on the second part extending away from the wall portion of the second part, into but not through the aperture in the wall portion of the first part in the first position, and through the aperture in the wall portion of the first part and into the through bore in the first part in the second position; and an inwardly facing lip (92-102) in each through bore, the inwardly facing lip of each through bore having a predetermined axial separation from the peg extending into the respective through bore in the second position. Removes need for an additional terminal retaining part.
Patent GB-2315703-A (GB)
Title: Producing a moulded headrest
Inventor: YAMANO EIICHI
IPC: B29K105/04
Filed: 1997-07-11
Abstract: A bag-shaped outer skin member 30 of generally U-shape is prepared, and its two side base portions are connected by a flexible sheet member 27. A metal frame 2 has a U-shaped middle portion installed in the outer skin member 30 and two straight stay portions 2a projected to the outside from the side base portions. The outer skin member 30 is put into a mold 110 in such a way that the flexible sheet member 27 is put on and stretched by a projected structure 110b-1,-110b-2 of the mold, thereby to urge a given portion 30c of the outer skin member to be intimately pressed against an inner surface of the mold reducing creasing of the skin and formation of defects in the headrest. A liquid material of a foamed plastic is then poured into the outer skin member 30 and allowed to cure before the headrest is demoulded.
Patent GB-2328508-A (GB)
Title: Housing for a flammable gas detector
Inventor: TINDALL IAN FRANCIS
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 1997-08-18
Abstract: A housing for a flammable gas detector comprises a housing body and a flame arrestor element 14 and 15. The housing body has an aperture 27 in which the flame arrestor element is located through which the interior of the housing body communicates with the outside. The housing body surrounding the aperture is moulded from plastics material. The portions of the housing body that form the aperture 27 are moulded around the flame arrestor element with the flame arrestor element in situ. A flammable gas detector of the type which employs a heated sensing element to oxidise any flammable gas present may be located in the housing body. Any flame front present in the housing body due to oxidation of any flammable gas is prevented from progressing to the surrounding environment by the flame arrestor element.
Patent GB-2318466-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector driver with boost supply provided by solenoid back-emf
Inventor: ANTONE JAMES A
IPC: H01H47/32
Filed: 1997-08-27
Abstract: In an initialisation mode (figure 3), a fuel injector solenoid coil 230 is connected to a low voltage supply 270 and then disconnected repeatedly 260 so that the back emf generated by the solenoid at switch-off charges up a boost supply capacitor 330 in steps to a level VCAPP. The current level is too low in this mode to operate the fuel injector. A separate boost supply circuit is not needed. In fuel injection mode, the boost capacitor is connected 250 to the solenoid to enable rapid injector switching. When the solenoid current reaches a predetermined level the boost supply is disconnected, and the low voltage supply is connected when the current has fallen to a second level (figure 4a). Chopping current control then occurs. If the capacitor voltage becomes too large, the boost supply may be reconnected to the solenoid (figure 4b).
Patent GB-2316802-A (GB)
Title: Gas diffusion electrodes based on polyethersulfone Carbon blends
Inventor: CABASSO ISRAEL
IPC: H01M4/86
Filed: 1997-08-27
Abstract: All electrocatalytic gas diffusion electrode for fuel cells and a process for its preparation is disclosed. The electrode comprises an anisotropic gas diffusion layer and a catalytic layer. The gas diffusion layer is made of a porous carbon matrix through which carbon particles and polyethersulfone are distributed so that the matrix is homogeneously porous in a direction lateral to gas flow and asymmetrically porous to gases in the direction of the gas flow. The porosity of the gas diffusion layer decreases in the direction of gas flow. The catalytic layer is made of a coagulated ink suspension containing catalytic carbon particles and a thermoplastic polymer selected from polyethersulfone, poly(vinylidene fluoride) and sulfonated polysulfone and covers the small pore surface of the gas diffusion layer. The gas diffusion layer has a thickness between 50 Ám and 300 Ám. The catalytic layer has thickness between 7 Ám and 50 Ám and a metal catalyst loading between 0.2 mg/cm<SP>2</SP> and 0.5 mg/cm<SP>2</SP>.