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Patent GB-2282033-A (GB)
Title: System for synchronizing real time clock by transmitted real time information
Inventor: SUGAWARA EIJI
IPC: H04J3/14
Filed: 1994-03-16
Abstract: A real time clock synchronizing system, provided in each of a plurality of network elements in a synchronous transmission network, contains: a real time information generating unit 1 for generating, based on a reference clock, self-generated real time information indicating a real time of the network element; a real time information extracting unit 2 for extracting reference real time information contained in an overhead area of synchronous signals received by the network element; a selector unit 3 for selecting as reference real time information to be transmitted from the network element, one of the self-generated real time information and the reference real time information extracted by the extracting unit; and a real time information transmitting unit 4 for containing the reference real time information selected by the selector unit, in an overhead area of synchronous signals to be transmitted from the network element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278510-A (GB)
Title: Connector for flat cables
Inventor: LEE SIEW SUAN SALLY
IPC: H01R24/00
Filed: 1994-05-26
Abstract: A connector for a flat cable 50 comprises a housing 20 formed with a slot 26 for receiving the cable 50 and passages 25 each containing a contact 30. Each contact comprises two arms connected together. One arm 35 includes an actuator 36 which projects from the housing 20. The other arm 31 has a pcb connection tab 38 for surface or through-hole (not shown) mounting. Movement of the actuator 36 allows the cable 50 to be inserted or removed. A bar (60, figure 3, not shown) may actuate all the contacts at once. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289702-A (GB)
Title: Ridge unit for ventilation
Inventor: RICH MARTYN GEORGE
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: A ridge unit comprises a ridge piece (1) and two strips (2, 2') of three-dimensional mesh material which, in use, raise the ridge piece above the roof tiles at either side of the ridge, the mesh material allowing a substantial flow of air therethrough. The mesh material (2, 2') has an outer layer on one or both of its sides, for example of fiber glass sheeting. The sheeting has a self-adhesive layer so that it can easily be fitted to the inner side of the ridge piece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279401-A (GB)
Title: Lock assembly
Inventor: OTTO JOHN G
IPC: E05C9/16
Filed: 1994-06-23
Abstract: A lock assembly for locking a door to a frame element, comprising a rotatable locking element 24 and a locking rod 46, 48 connected thereto. The lock assembly also comprises a pin 34 having a first end 36 and a second end 44, wherein the first end 36 selectively engages the rotatable locking element at 30 to prevent the locking element from rotating. The lock assembly comprises a pin actuating mechanism eg solenoid 54 for moving the pin from the engaged position to a disengaged position wherein the pin does not engage the locking element. The lock assembly further comprises a rotatable cam 58 having a surface to strike the second end 44 of the pin when the pin is at the disengaged position causing the first end of the pin to contact and ride along the surface of the rotatable locking element as it rotates. Formations 42 can engage beneath the second end 44 of the pin to move the pin to a disengaged position and the solenoid 54 can be used to engage the pin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281930-A (GB)
Title: A railway track maintenance machine
Inventor: THEURER JOSEF
IPC: E01B29/00
Filed: 1994-09-16
Abstract: A track maintenance machine 1 has a machine frame 2 which is supported on on-track undercarriages 3 and which has an upwardly recessed portion 11. An entry or exit 13 of a driver's or operator's cab 12 is situated beneath the recessed portion 11. The machine 115 equipped with a barrier 16 which is arranged beneath the recessed portion 11 and which comprises two transversely spaced, longitudinally extending rails. The barrier 16 defines a safe working area 14 which workmen can enter or leave by the entry or exit 13. The machine 1 is also provided with a crane 23 which can move above the recessed portion 11 on rails 28, 30. An opening 32 is provided above the recessed portion 11 to allow for passage of the crane's jib 25 into the working area 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297902-A (GB)
Title: Reclining device for a seat back
Inventor: TAKAGI GENJIRO
IPC: B60N2/235
Filed: 1995-02-18
Abstract: A reclining device for a seat having an upper arm U fixed to the seat back and a pivotable locking member 3 which can be engaged with or disengaged from a gear section 41 formed in the arm U through rotational action of a cam 2 by operation of a lever 1 is characterised in that the centres of rotation 5,6 respectively of the cam and lever cam are displaced from each other whereby the member 3 may be rotated through a large angle even by a small rotation of the lever 1. This permits the cam to be increased in the area for contact with the member 3, thus offering a stable locking and unlocking action of the reclining device. As described, tab 11 on the lever engages a cut away portion 2c-1 of the cam to cause it to rotate.
Patent GB-2287971-A (GB)
Title: Building construction
Inventor: TRIPPEAR CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: E04B1/12
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: A building construction which is strong and provides high insulation levels comprises a base or floor (9), upstanding peripheral side walls (10a), a ceiling and/or roof (10c) and preferably one of more internal dividing walls (10b). At least the upstanding peripheral side walls are constructed of panels (10) comprising a sheet of foam insulation (11) having a covering layer (12) of glass fibre reinforced resin applied to each of its opposite faces. The panels are secured to one another and to the floor and ceiling or roof using glass fibre reinforced resin. The floor may be plywood or the afore-described composite insulation panel. The ceiling is preferably a composite insulation panel as described above. The building construction may be applied to a portable building, be it wheeled or otherwise or to a more permanent building structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288941-A (GB)
Title: Radio direction and range finding system and method
Inventor: WILDER LUCIEN MANUEL ISAAC
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: The system comprises a receiver RX1 and omnidirectional antenna RX2 that is with and is held in front of the user, and a transmitter (TX1, Fig 4A) that is remote from the receiver RX1 and is placed by the user with an object to be located. Circuitry inside the receiver RX1 provides an audio 60 and visual 70 indication of received signal strength. The body of the user absorbs the radio waves sent from the transmitter antenna (TX2, Fig 4A) so that a stronger signal is obtained in front of the user's body than behind the user's body. The result of the combination of the omnidirectional receiver antenna RX2 and the user's body gives the receiver input circuit 40 a signal that appears to have come from a directional receiver antenna. By first turning through up to 360 degrees and observing the highest received signal strength the user can find the direction and range near or far to the transmitter, and then by repeatedly determining the direction and range eventually locate the transmitter and object with which it is placed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292898-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming threadings in a bushing which is used to secure a hose therein
Inventor: YUAN CHIN-CHEN
IPC: B21K21/04
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: A method is provided for forming threadings in a bushing and includes (a) providing a die 20; (b) extruding a tubular bushing 41 made of metallic material into the die; (c) providing a punch member 10 to punch into the bushing to form a first threading therein; (d) pressing down the bushing along the die and again providing the puncher member to punch into the bushing to form a second threading therein; and (e) repeating the step (d) until a plurality of predetermined threadings are formed in the bushing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301138-A (GB)
Title: Fire escape device
Inventor: WAITHE TONY
IPC: E06C1/56
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: A fire escape device which comprises of two parts; a platform and a connecting bar. The platform has attached to it supporting rails, a hinged, rigid ladder section to which is fixed a "Rope ladder" section. Fixing clips are attached to the platform which engage to the connecting bar which is permanently mounted to the structure of the building from which an escape may be made.
Patent GB-2301021-A (GB)
Title: Container for storing and drying an infuser
Inventor: WINNINGTON-INGRAM FRANCIS CHRI
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: A container 10 with lid 13 to receive a tea infuser of the mesh filter type is disclosed. The container has side walling with recesses 12 which support the infuser whilst spacing it from the side walling so as to allow air to flow around the infuser. The lid also has openings 14 which permit air to flow within the container to promote drying. The container stores the infuser when not in use and allows it to dry out after use.
Patent GB-2292829-A (GB)
Title: Lead-acid battery with life indicator detecting applied pressure as a change of electric parameter to indicate growth of the positive plates
Inventor: AKUTAGAWA TADAMASA
IPC: H01M10/48
Filed: 1995-08-23
Abstract: The indicator comprises a sensor portion (71) adapted to be applied with a pressure caused by an elongation of a positive plate (1) directly or indirectly, and to detect the applied pressure as a change of electric parameter, a sending circuit 73 for sending the charge of electric parameter as an electric signal to a receiving circuit 74 and an indicator eg. a light emitting diode 75 for indicating the received signal. In an embodiment the sensor comprises a resilient sheet 711 and a pair of contacts 712 and 713 adapted to close or open when pressure is applied to the sheet 711 through spacer 72a, 72b by the elongation of positive plate 1. Other sensor arrangements are disclosed involving the closure of contacts (Figs. 6, 8), the opening of contacts (Fig. 13), the breaking of conductors (Figs. 10, 15), the movement of a magnetic core positioned between two detecting coils (Fig. 17) and a pressure sensitive conductor connecting contacts. The sending circuit may comprise a primary coil and the receiving circuit a secondary coil so that the electric signal is transmitted through electromagnetic induction, avoiding the need for wiring ports on the battery cover, the sending circuit being adapted to oscillate when the change of electric parameter is detected causing current to flow in the primary coil. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293065-A (GB)
Title: Output Buffer having reduced ground bounce
Inventor: KIM GYU SUK
IPC: H03K19/003
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: When the supply voltage Vdd exceeds a given level, the PMOS pull-up transistor 23 is replaced by an NMOS pull-up transistor 24. This reduces the output high logic level, and so lessens the current flowing through pull-down transistor 30 during high-to-low transitions. Ground bounce is thus reduced. The supply voltage Vdd is monitored by the circuit 10, which produces a control signal to select either the PMOS or NMOS pull-up transistors. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306403-A (GB)
Title: Blackboard or white board with releasably attached sliding pen set and eraser  holder
Inventor: MALIK LUQMAAN
IPC: B43K23/00
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: A pen set and eraser holder 3 is secured to or integral with a sliding mechanism 2 which is releasably mounted on a rail 1. The rail can either be fastened to a wall using brackets 6, or fastened to a free standing writing board, Fig 4. The sliding mechanism 2 has wheels or rollers to aid sliding. The holder 3 can be tilted forward on the sliding mechanism 2, and it can also be interchanged for an alternative holder.
Patent GB-2294901-A (GB)
Title: Facing sheet for an absorbent article and method for producing same
Inventor: WALLSTROEM LEIF
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 1995-11-07
Abstract: A facing sheet (10) for absorbent articles is disclosed in the form of a laminate made up of at least a first layer (12) and a second layer (14). The first layer is intended to face a wearer when the absorbent article is in use and presents a plurality of through holes (16) delimited by an upper perimeter (18) and a lower perimeter (20) to thereby permit liquid to migrate through to the second layer (14). The second layer presents first depressions (22) which are arranged such that the lower perimeter (20) of each hole in the first layer (12) is aligned with an associated depression in the second layer (14). A facing sheet may be made by passing a sheet between a pattern roller (32) having projections (34) and a milling cutter (36) having cutting edges (38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309087-A (GB)
Title: Photocopiers
Inventor: WADDINGHAM MICHAEL
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 1996-01-10
Abstract: An improvement for a photocopier having a housing 21 provided with a transparent plate 25 for receiving a document to be copied. The improvement comprises viewing means 33 for enabling a user to view the document to be copied when it is positioned on the plate 25, thereby to enable the user to check the alignment of the document on the plate 25 before taking a copy of that document.
Patent GB-2312221-A (GB)
Title: Joining lengths of profiled sections, e.g. skirting boards
Inventor: SMITH PETER JOHN
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 1996-04-19
Abstract: Methods and components are provided for forming junctions between profiled elongate sections such as skirting boards, dado rails, architraves and the like. Two sections 10, 12 to be joined are cut to the approximate length and the gap between their ends is then covered by a pre-formed trim member or trim assembly 16. The two trim parts 17, 18 of the assembly illustrated are pre-mitred so as to join together neatly when they are secured to the respective sections 10, 12. Each trim part 17, 18 has the same exterior profile shape as the section 10, 12 and has an interior profile which is shaped to fit snugly over the exterior profile of the sections 10, 11. The trim parts 17, 18 are thin in relation to the thickness of the sections. Similar arrangements may be used for covering junctions at internal corners and on straight runs of the elongate sections. The trim assembly may be formed in a single piece.
Patent GB-2312343-A (GB)
Title: Mains powered alarm device with rechargeable battery backup
Inventor: BYRNE MICHAEL
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1996-04-19
Abstract: A smoke or fire alarm system is supplied from the mains or from vanadium pentoxide lithium batteries BAT1-3 charged through regulator U2 and protected by diodes CR8-10. A variable resistor VR1 sets normal voltage about 10% above nominal battery voltage. A battery testing circuit 15 draws 10msec current pulses from the batteries every 40 seconds through an LED and a resistor. If the battery voltage falls below a preset level, an alarm is sounded. During testing, a diode 13 reduces the output voltage from regulator U2 to prevent current flow to the batteries through resistor R4.
Patent GB-2300981-A (GB)
Title: Connector for portable information apparatus
Inventor: DEGUCHI MANABU
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1996-05-20
Abstract: In a portable information apparatus having a card connector (1) for connecting a card (10) such as an IC card, a card connector holding member (3) and a pair of card guides (4) are movable between both sides of a top surface (2a) of a case (2). The card is used for expanding function of the portable information apparatus. When the connector holding member (3) and the guides, (4) are placed at one side of the principal surface (2a) to protrude outwardly from the case member (2), it is possible to connect the card (10) with the card connector (1). When the card (10) is not used, the connector holding member (3) and the guides (4) are stowed within the case (2).
Patent GB-2315286-A (GB)
Title: Structure
Inventor: KAFAFI AHMED MAHMOUD
IPC: E04B7/10
Filed: 1996-07-17
Abstract: A structure for use in tent assemblies, space frames and panel constructions. The structure has at least six mutually inclined planar faces, with adjacent faces intersecting along lines which all intersect at a common apex. Alternative lines of intersection are inclined at a greater angle than lines of intersection therebetween.
Patent GB-2315548-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for spectral analysis
Inventor: FOOTE PETER DAVID
IPC: G01J3/10
Filed: 1996-07-20
Abstract: An optical system 1 with unknown spectrum is illuminated by a light 4 from a spectrally broad-band light source 3 containing a plurality of distinct known spectra. These spectra are sampled 5 at distinct wavelengths to produce discrete spectra and the light output from the system 1 is detected by means 6 which spatially integrate the output to recover the unknown system spectrum from the known source spectrum. In one embodiment of the invention, the optical system is an array of Bragg grating sensors (Fig. 6, 2) formed in an optical fibre and acting as strain sensors.
Patent GB-2316787-A (GB)
Title: Pager with radio receiver
Inventor: YANG ROBERT
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 1996-09-03
Abstract: A pager adapted for receiving and displaying telephone calling signals and receiving AM/FM radio broadcasting signals, includes a CPU 1, a memory 6, a display 2, a receiving antenna 3, an AM/FM receiver IC 4, pager receiver IC 5, an earphone jack 41, a vibrator 8, an indicator light 9, a speaker P, and a set of switches SW1-3.
Patent GB-2318360-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescent whitening agent formulation
Inventor: KURATLI ROLF
IPC: C11D1/72
Filed: 1996-10-15
Abstract: A liquid fluorescent whitening agent formulation which is a solution having a viscosity of 50 to 5000 mPas, preferably 100 to 3500 mPas, especially 100 to 1000 mPas comprises: a) 10-25%, preferably 15-20% by weight of an anionic fluorescent whitening agent, based on the total weight of the formulation; b) 15-35%, preferably 20-30% by weight of a polar solvent, based on the total weight of the formulation; and c) 45-75%, preferably 50-70% by weight, based on the total weight of the formulation, of a nonionic surfactant having the formula: in which m is 1, 3 or 4 and, when m is 1, R is a C 8 -C 18 -alkyl residue, when m is 3, R is the residue of trimethylolpropane from which the three hydroxy groups have been removed and when m is 4, R is the residue of pentaerythritol residue from which the four hydroxy groups have been removed; R 1  is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and n is a number ranging from 1 to 40. The formulation is of particular use in post-dosing to a detergent base granular mixture.
Patent GB-2320134-A (GB)
Title: Salicide electrodes for semiconductor devices
Inventor: LUR WATER
IPC: H01L29/49
Filed: 1996-12-04
Abstract: Salicide (self-aligned silicide) electrodes are formed using a process that does not require oxide spacer structures alongside polysilicon gate electrodes and wiring lines. A shaped polysilicon electrode 58 is formed having protrusions. LDD source/drain regions 66 are formed in semiconductor substrate 10 by ion implantation using the polysilicon gate electrode as a mask. Physical vapor deposition is used to deposit a metal layer 70, e.g. of titanium, having discontinuities under the protrusions. A first rapid thermal anneal is performed to cause the metal to form a metal silicide over the polysilicon electrode 58. Unreacted metal is etched and then a second rapid thermal anneal is performed to convert the metal silicide to its lowest resistivity phase, the metal silicide extending laterally beyond the edges of the electrode protrusions. Gate electrodes 58 and wiring lines 60 having this structure generally are formed having lower stress in the silicide layers, producing salicide structures having lower resistance than gate electrodes and wiring lines formed using conventional salicide techniques.
Patent GB-967353-A (GB)
Abstract: 967,353. Observation devices. DEUTSCHE AKADEMIE DER WISSENSCHAFTEN ZU BERLIN. June 28, 1962, No. 24873/62. Heading F4B. An observation device for a furnace comprises a window 5 in the furnace wall, a vapour protection plate 4 to prevent vaporized material coating the window 5, and an apertured disc 3 arranged between the charge 1 and the protection plate 4. The protection plate 4 may be a transparent disc, or may have a number of transparent windows which can be moved in front of the window 5. The disc 3 has a number of holes of different diameters which may be arranged in concentric rings and can be moved so that the area of the plate 4 exposed to the vapour can be varied. A large hole in the plate 3 allows the charge to be observed as it is heating up, and smaller holes cause an image to be formed on a screen 6 outside the furnace of a brightness and to a scale dependent on the diameter of the hole in the plate 3, and the distance between the plate 3, the charge 1, and the screen 6 respectively. The distance between the plates 3 and 4 is kept constant and as small as possible. The rotatable discs 3, 4 may be replaced by slidable members.
Patent GB-2321118-A (GB)
Title: Development of integrated circuits
Inventor: KNOX JOSEPH
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1997-01-14
Abstract: Integrated circuits such as "Systems on Silicon" are developed by production of integrated software and hardware specification and block models. Each block model relates to an entity having its own inputs, outputs and functionality. Test vectors are generated at this stage having stimuli applicable to all model levels. The same model code is used throughout to develop a gate-level model which is tested using the previously-generated test vectors lead times are shorter because of the integrated approach.
Patent GB-2321723-A (GB)
Title: Travel or pocket alarm clock
Inventor: GRANT PATRICK ALEXANDER BENEDI
IPC: G04B23/03
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: An indicating device, such as an alarm clock, comprises an indicating mechanism 1 having an indicating face, and first and second casing parts 2, 3 movable between an open position and a closed position. Interengageable elements 6, 7 and actuator 8 can be operated by pressing together the mechanism 1 and the first casing part when the casing parts are in the open position, eg to silence an alarm.
Patent GB-2323125-A (GB)
Title: Door closers:electrical control
Inventor: ASTON RICHARD
IPC: E05F3/22
Filed: 1997-03-15
Abstract: In a door closer, spring 17 moves piston 16 to rotate pinion 20 to close a door, oil flowing from cylinder cavity 21 to piston cavity 18 via passage 23. The closer is held in its shown, door open, position by valve 36 urged by electric valve actuator 37 to prevent oil flow into cylinder cavity 22. If the electric supply to actuator 37 is cut, e.g. by activation of a fire alarm, valve 36 is lifted and allows oil to flow to cavity 22, enabling spring 17 to close the door.
Patent GB-2324635-A (GB)
Title: Pan alarm
Inventor: SUBACHUS JANE ELIZABETH
IPC: G01K1/14
Filed: 1997-04-22
Abstract: An alarm 300, having a sensor 310 located on or near a pan by some attachment means 306, and arranged to alert a person visually or audibly when the temperature of a fluid in the pan reaches a threshold value. The alarm may be arranged to emit different signals to alert a person when the fluid contained in the pan reaches corresponding different temperatures. The alarm can be removably attached to the pan via base member 302 fixed to the pan handle 304, or can be attached directly to the side of the pan via clip jaws (figure 4). A further option is to include a temperature device capable of controlling the temperature of the pan.