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Patent GB-2297830-A (GB)
Title: Radially staged annular combustor
Inventor: BELL LANCE PETER
IPC: F23R3/10
Filed: 1995-02-07
Abstract: A radially staged annular combustor has a hollow annular member 32 between the main 40 and pilot 38 combustor regions which divided internally by wall 48 into separate chambers which discharge air into the main and pilot combustion regions. The separate chambers within the hollow member receive air from a common source but communication between the exit ports (44, 46) Fig. 3 is prevented by the internal divider wall in order to damp out mutually interfering oscillations of the air flows into the main and pilot combustion zones. The annular member is formed in segments that are bolted to end wall 28. Ajoining segment have a seal therebetween.
Patent GB-2300298-A (GB)
Title: Gate electrode with two polysilicon layers and a tungsten silicide layer
Inventor: KIM JONG CHOUL
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 1995-04-18
Abstract: This method of forming a gate electrode (10) is comprised of sequentially forming a gate oxide film (2) and a first polysilicon layer (3) on a silicon substrate (1), enlarging the grain size of the first polysilicon layer by heat treatment, introducing a reagent gas, either SiH 4 or Si 2 H 6 , to further adjust the grain size within said layer, forming a second polysilicon layer (4) on the first polysilicon layer, enlarging the grain size of the second polysilicon layer by heat treatment, introducing a reagent gas, either Si 2 H 6 or SiH 4 , whichever one was not used to treat the first polysilicon layer, forming a tungsten silicide/layer (5) on the second polysilicon layer, and patterning the tungsten silicide layer, the second polysilicon layer and the first polysilicon layer by means of a mask etching process.
Patent GB-2300852-A (GB)
Title: Handles for packaging
Inventor: MEYHOFF HENRY
IPC: B65D5/462
Filed: 1995-05-17
Abstract: A tape reinforced handle 10 has an end joined directly to a pack panel 12 in which the reinforcement tape 22 terminates, the handle end having edges formed by cuts 18, 20 running into the panel 12 and terminating in stress relieving apertures 38, 40. The cuts 18, 20 preferably diverge to form a widened handle end thereby allowing a substantial proportion of the handle loads to be transferred from the reinforcement tape 22 to the non-reinforced material of the handle end and panel 12. Pack sides 26 preferably overlie end edges of the handle formed by the divergent cuts 18, 20 to resist the wedging action which thereby arises. The pack sides 26 are fastened to the panel 12 by glue beads 30, 32, 34.
Patent GB-2291319-A (GB)
Title: Sound processor with two stage adjustment of tone
Inventor: NAGATA YUICHI
IPC: H04S3/00
Filed: 1995-07-07
Abstract: In a musical instrument e.g. a Karaoke or a sound amplifier, the input signal is applied to a first tone control stage 21L, 21R allowing tone variation for individual musical compositions or melodies, a signal processor 25, 26 for imparting sound effects to the signal and a second tone control stage 40 - 43 allowing basic tone adjustment of the signal to adapt the amplifier to the surrounding sound field i.e. to match the physical dimensions of the surrounding area and the transmission characteristics of the power amplifier and the speakers. The tone control of 40 - 43 is preset manually by listening to test sounds or by a measurement device or by a computer setting arrangement (fig.3 not shown). The tone control stage may include (fig.2 not shown) delays, amplifiers and adders permitting variation of amplitude and tone or frequency response. Also included are an amplifier 1 for vocal sounds, a tone control circuit 2, equaliser 3 and sound effect devices 4 - 6. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291413-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank venting control system
Inventor: ITO TAKENORI
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 1995-07-12
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle having a fuel tank 13, a canister 22 for soaking up evaporated fuel occurring in the tank, purge means for purging the evaporated fuel to an engine intake system 1, and a pressure sensor 27 for detecting the pressure in the upper space of the tank comprises a learning discrimination element for discriminating whether a zero point correction of the sensor has been performed once or not at all, a learning condition determination element for determining whether or not a learning condition is established in the case where the pressure in the tank is near atmospheric pressure while the vehicle is running normally and the zero point correction has not been performed, an air pressure return element for causing the upper space to be forcibly brought to a negative pressure and then returned to atmospheric pressure within a predetermined time, a zero point setting element for setting the output pressure of the sensor to the zero point after the predetermined time, and a correction means for correcting the output value of the sensor in dependency on the renewed zero point. The fuel tank is caused to come to a negative pressure by opening valve 24 in the line connecting the canister to the tank while also ensuring that valve 26 in the purge line 25 connecting the canister to the running engine is open. Thereafter, the valve 26 is fully closed and port 22a is opened to introduce air into the tank through open valve 24. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306446-A (GB)
Title: Case provided with a pop - up
Inventor: UPTHEGROVE LINDA
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1995-10-28
Abstract: A case for a CD or tape cassette is provided with an inlay card which incorporates or is intended to form a pop - up.
Patent GB-2294875-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible nursery stand
Inventor: VINCE ANDREW PAUL
IPC: A47D9/00
Filed: 1995-11-03
Abstract: Collapsible nursery stand comprising a pair of scissor action side frames each comprising a pair of limbs 6, 8 from upper regions of which U-shaped link members (16) (Figure 1) depend which swingingly support a carry-cot 36 or the like. The link members may be interconnected by a frame 22 for holding the carry-cot 36. On each side of the stand a strut 50 extends between the limbs 6, 8 to hold the stand in an erected configuration so that the carry-cot 36 can swing on the links. Each strut includes a securing means which can be released to permit the stand to collapse. Lower ends of the links move towards each other as this occurs. The securing means may comprise a plate 49 with a track 54, a pair of telescoping members, a hooked bar, an over centre latch mechanism or a strut which is slidingly engageable with one limb member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295055-A (GB)
Title: Conformal antenna for wireless local area network transceivers
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1995-11-08
Abstract: In a transceiver for a WLAN having a two-part folding housing of electrically insulating material, one part having a shielded compartment for the radio circuitry, there is provided a two-part strip-conductor antenna conforming with the outer surface of the one part of the housing, the radio compartment shielding forming a ground plane for this antenna. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298293-A (GB)
Title: Burner control
Inventor: SUTTON DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: F23N5/24
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: Apparatus provides an air/fuel mixture to a fully premixed burner and comprises means for providing fuel to the burner, means for supplying air at a variable flow rate to the fuel to form the mixture, means for sensing aeration of the fuel combustion products and control means for controlling the air flow rate in dependence upon the aeration sensed in such a way that the air flow rate is sufficient to maintain the aeration at or close to a predetermined value, the controller, in use, maintaining the air flow rate at one of a number of differing predetermined values which are in the form of a geometric series characterised by a constant value of the ratio between successive values.
Patent GB-2314918-A (GB)
Title: Decorative network of lights
Inventor: HUANG PETER K H
IPC: F21S4/00
Filed: 1996-07-02
Abstract: Decorative lighting for buildings, trees andc comprises a network of connecting wires 13 which can be spread to form a surface 100 having lights 17 located at the nodes of the network. The light holders 16 include means 18 for clamping the wires to form the network and/or to grip a peripheral support rope 15. The set includes a DC adapter/controller 11,111.
Patent GB-2315722-A (GB)
Title: Workshop power supplies for third rail powered electric trains
Inventor: NIGHTALL JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B60M1/28
Filed: 1996-07-26
Abstract: Power trolley 16 for train 3 has conductors 17 to 19 to supply current to train pick-up shoes 20 to 22. Motor 28 moves the trolley to maintain electrical contact during train movements inside the workshop. Reel 26 dispenses cable 25 connected to static power supply 24. When the train leaves the workshop, it picks up the outside third rail supply, and automatically disconnects from the trolley conductors, whose power is cut off by pressure sensor 23. The trolley can be moved from one depot track to another; safety systems prevent speeding within the depot, and cable overheating. A power supply for a stationary vehicle is also disclosed, comprising cable 5 from overhead power source 4, connectable to vehicle socket 7 via plug 6. Socket 14 locates the plug when it is not in use. Arm 8 pivots at 9 on overhead support 10, and has a counterbalance weight 13 and a damper 15. Optical sensor 11 cuts off power if the train is moved while plugged in. Strain gauge 12 cuts off power if plug 6 is pulled across to another track.
Patent GB-2304934-A (GB)
Title: Automatic parking system
Inventor: SHIMIZU YASUO
IPC: B60W30/00
Filed: 1996-09-04
Abstract: In an automatic parking system for a vehicle, steering parameters X s at various points L s in a parking manoeuvre are stored in a teaching mode. When an automatic steering mode is subsequently activated, the steering system is controlled to reproduce these parameters so that the manoeuvre is automatically reproduced. The system allows complicated manoeuvres such as parallel parking or garaging of the vehicle to be carried out automatically without the need for an expensive sensing system.
Patent GB-2316600-A (GB)
Title: Sock Applying Aids
Inventor: JAMES GAVIN HUGH
IPC: A47G25/90
Filed: 1996-08-31
Abstract: A sock aid consists of a wire frame with an outer covering (2) having a pulling strap (3)and a strengthening strip (5). The wire frame has a U shaped heel portion leading to a pair of projecting free arms which lead downwardly and forwardly of the heel portion. The outer ends of the arms also splay out to the sides. The material (2) forms a channel member with side walls (8). The open end portion of a sock is draped at least partly about the side walls (8). The user then places his foot in the entry to the heel end (10) and pulls the aid and sock assembly onto his foot by means of the strap (3). The sock aid will flex readily to allow it to pass around the heel of the user to position the sock around the calf of the user. The sock aid can then be pulled free.
Patent GB-2307282-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pump for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: NOTHDURFT HEINZ
IPC: F02M41/14
Filed: 1996-10-25
Abstract: A fuel injection pump for an internal combustion engine comprises a movable part 3 which is mounted in the bore 2 of a housing 1, and which has a pressurised outlet opening 8 on its outer surface 9. At least one pressure compensating area 19 is created by directing through ports 21,22 a source of high pressure to an area between the movable part 3 and the housing bore 2, remote from the outlet opening 8. A compensation of the pressure loading 17 is achieved by the pressure field 19 prevailing in the region of the ports 21,22 so that an improved and less damaging bearing is achieved and the movable part 3 is more resistant to pressure. The pressure compensating area 19 always remains covered by the wall of the housing bore 2, so that an uninterrupted film of lubrication oil may be maintained in that area.
Patent GB-2311176-A (GB)
Title: Securing contacts in an electrical connector
Inventor: LEHNER ANTONIO
IPC: H01R13/42
Filed: 1997-03-12
Abstract: Contacts are secured in an electrical connector by a securing insert (1) which has tabs (6) which restrict the width of the contact chambers (11') by extending through openings (13) in adjacent sides of the chambers. The securing insert (1) mass comprise four walls (2,3) which form a rectangle and surround the plurality of chambers (11'). The wall (2) of the securing insert (1) which has the tabs (6) may be displaced by the deformation of the opposite wall (3) perpendicularly to the plugging direction and thus frees the width of the chambers (11') for the contacts by removing the tabs (6) from the chambers (11'). Upon release of the opposite wall (3), the elastic nature of the securing insert (1) naturally biases the tabs (6) into the contact chambers.
Patent GB-2315510-A (GB)
Title: Pedestrian guard rail
Inventor: STEWART DOUGLAS LUNAN
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: A pedestrian guard rail comprises a plurality of modules 10 each having a horizonal top rail 12 and a horizontal bottom rail 14 connected by a plurality of vertically extending bars 16. The modules are connected together by joints 26. A support post 54 is located at a lower joint to support the guard rail. The joints allow pivotal movement between modules so that they can be set at a required angle to each other. The modules may be free standing on the ground, fixed by a press in support base 54, or a support base that can be bolted to the ground. Alternatively, the support post may be set in the ground by concrete.
Patent GB-2312052-A (GB)
Title: Stabilised silver halide element
Inventor: RIEGER JOHN BRIAN
IPC: G03C1/34
Filed: 1997-04-04
Abstract: A multilayer silver halide color negative photographic element comprises in the same layer (a) a cyan dye of formula (I)  wherein: ```R1 is alkoxy, phenoxy or halogen, ```R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, halogen, alkoxy carbonyl of formula -COOR7, or carbonamido of formula -NR8COR7; ```R3, R4, R5 and R8 are hydrogen or alkyl; ```R6 is alkyl, and ```R7 is alkyl or phenyl; and (b) a ballasted stabilizer of formula B-L-A-R where B is a ballast group, L is a divalent link group, A is  where R' is H, alkyl or alkoxy and R is H or an aliphatic or aromatic group optionally linked to A through a N or O atom.
Patent GB-2313753-A (GB)
Title: Bit-serial digital compressor
Inventor: BAKER JAMES C
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: A bit-serial compressor (106) has a pre-divider circuit (208) receiving input serial data and generating a partial numerator. Divider circuit (210) divides the partial numerator by a denominator and generates a partial remainder that is fed back to the pre-divider circuit (208). Divider circuit (210) also generates serial data that is sent to an absolute value circuit (216) and then to a bit-serial filter (218). Bit-serial filter (218) generates an average signal from the serial data. A comparator circuit (224) compares the average signal to a threshold signal and generates the greater of the average signal or the threshold signal for use as a denominator in a next division cycle. The divider circuit includes an overflow control circuit which detects overflow from the carryout bit of the partial remainder operation at the beginning of a division cycle and the sign bit of the numerator. If overflow is detected, the output is clipped according to whether the numerator is positive or negative.
Patent GB-2314434-A (GB)
Title: Controlling information transmission between components
Inventor: ROPPEL RUEDIGER
IPC: H04Q9/00
Filed: 1997-05-21
Abstract: A method for controlling information transmission between electronic components in a motor vehicle, which components are either data sources or data drains, makes possible a simple data transmission in the form of a cascade. A flexible concatenation is constructed by separating control signal and data. Fig.2 shows a control device 8, control line 5, data line 3 and components 9, some with selectively-actuable bypass circuits 10.
Patent GB-2317848-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for producing foamed material slabs
Inventor: SCHUMACHER WOLFGANG
IPC: B29C44/46
Filed: 1997-09-30
Abstract: A process for producing foamed material slabs comprises feeding a reaction mixture to a feed region 4 of a conveying device 3 by depositing the mixture substantially transversely to the direction of conveying 'f'. This forms a reaction segment 8 which is then acted upon over its entire width by blast air jets which move substantially transversely to the direction of conveying and which impinge on (deform) the reaction segment surface . The rection segment with the deformed surface 9a is then moved further in the direction of conveying where it undergoes a reverse deformation. The deformed reaction segment surface is thereby converted into a smooth surface 9b and inhomogeneities resulting from air bubble inclusions are removed at the same time. The reaction segment is subsequently introduced into a double belt apparatus 10 which moulds the reaction segment into the finished foam slab.
Patent GB-2330272-A (GB)
Title: A method of reminding one to call a set telephone number at a scheduled time
Inventor: YU SIM-HEUM CHOI
IPC: H04M1/2749
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: Operation of an ALARM button 11 on a telephone set followed by inputting of the scheduled date and time and the telephone number to be called, followed by a second operation of the ALARM button 11, causes the input data to be stored in a memory of the telephone. When the scheduled time arrives, a bell is operated to give an audible alarm and the telephone number is indicated on an LCD 24. Operation of a REDIAL button 12 then causes the desired telephone number to be called. The data may be input by means of a keypad 25, a light pen, a touch control screen, or a speech input device. The LCD 24 displays "ALARM" (Fig.6) between input of the data and the scheduled time.
Patent GB-2330224-A (GB)
Title: Integrated directory services
Inventor: PETERS TODD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1997-10-22
Abstract: An integrated directory services system is provided for synchronizing records in a central directory server with records in a telephony system. The inventive system comprises a data storage table for storing directory import and export records, and a process which communicates with the directory server via Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) for (i) importing the directory import records from the directory server and writing the directory import records to the data storage table, (ii) reading successive ones of the directory import records from the data storage table and translating the directory import records to the telephony system, whereupon records in the telephony system are synchronized with the directory import records, (iii) reading successive records from the telephony system and in response writing the directory export records to the data storage table, and (iv) reading the directory export records from the data storage table and exporting the directory export records to the directory server, whereupon the records in the directory server are synchronized with the directory export records.
Patent GB-2322991-A (GB)
Title: Motion estimation method for video data compression system
Inventor: PARK DONG-SEEK
IPC: H04N7/50
Filed: 1998-01-06
Abstract: A motion estimating method for determining a motion vector, using a bit rate-distortion technique in image compression. The motion estimating method includes the steps of obtaining a motion vector (x 0 , y 0 ) which minimizes a predetermined error function, assuming a preferred motion vector (x, y), calculating the difference (x-diff, y-diff) between (x 0 , y 0 ) and (x, y), obtaining the number of bits needed to encode the x-diff and y-diff, determining a bias based on a bias model according to the bit number, obtaining a final cost function value based on the difference between a cost function value and a bias, comparing the final cost function value with a predetermined allowance limit, determining the assumed motion vector (x, y) as a motion vector for a current macroblock and updating the allowance limit by using the cost function value, if the cost function value is smaller than the predetermined allowance limit and discarding the assumed motion vector (x, y) if the cost function value is not smaller than the predetermined allowance limit. The disclosed method is successful in increasing the compression rate.
Patent GB-2320062-A (GB)
Title: Scroll compressor
Inventor: SANO FUMIAKI
IPC: F04C27/00
Filed: 1995-07-21
Abstract: An orbiting scroll 2 meshes with a non-orbital scroll 1 to form a compression space. A frame 3 axially supporting the orbiting scroll 2 and radially supporting a drive shaft 8, is coupled to the non-orbital scroll 1 through a plate spring 12. A high and low pressure separator 4 is fixed to the compressor vessel 9. The non-orbital scroll 1 can make axial movement within a limited range interferes with the orbiting scroll 2 downwards in the axial direction and with the high and low pressure separator 4 upwards in the axial direction.
Patent GB-2335521-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle roll sensor
Inventor: BARGMAN JONAS
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: A safety arrangement is provided in a motor vehicle. The safety arrangement comprises a roll sensor apparatus to sense conditions indicative of a roll-over accident to provide an output signal(4) to trigger actuation of a safety device(6). The roll sensor apparatus is responsive to both an angular parameter such as angular speed of the vehicle (#x)(1) - for example, whether the angular speed of the vehicle exceeds a threshold(3) and also responds to the lateral acceleration (ay)(2) - again comparing the latter acceleration with a threshold(5). One or both of the thresholds used for comparison purposes may be a function of another parameter of the vehicle, or may be fixed thresholds.
Patent GB-2340591-A (GB)
Title: Drinks bottle cooling accessory
Inventor: KELLY JENNIFER
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: A drinks bottle of the type commonly used by sports players complete with a re-usable pre-frozen removable insert to provide a most effective cooling means for the refreshment liquid contained within the drinks bottle. The insert may be of plastics material eg polypropylene, and is filled prior to assembly, with a freezing solution. The end cap and a flange at one end of the insert are each provided with holes for the passage of the drinks liquid.
Patent GB-2342814-A (GB)
Title: Automatic configuration of services in a communication system
Inventor: LEHTONEN ERKKO
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 1998-10-12
Abstract: A communication system automatically selects a subscriber profile according to an external parameter. The subscriber profile defines a set of communication services and may be determined by the subscriber. The services may include data communications, call barring, and short message service. The external parameter may include the time of day or the type of call being made. The arrangement allows a subscriber, for example an employer, to determine whether the calls made on a telephone were for business or personal use and bill the employee accordingly. The arrangement may be applied in a mobile telephone network.
Patent GB-2332200-A (GB)
Title: Imaging members with improved sensitivity
Inventor: LEVIN RONALD HAROLD
IPC: G03G5/06
Filed: 1998-12-11
Abstract: Cinnamaldehyde-based hydrazone compounds of the formula wherein A represents a substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or polycyclic divalent aromatic radical; R represents an N,N-dialkyl amino, N,N-diaryl amino or N-alkyl,N-aryl amino group; each R 2  independently represents an alkyl, halogen, alkoxy group or substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or polycyclic monovalent aromatic radical, with the proviso that at least one R 2  is aromatic; and R 3  and each independently represents hydrogen, alkyl or a substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or polycyclic monovalent aromatic radical are suitable for use as a charge transport compound in an imaging member.