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Patent GB-2293854-A (GB)
Title: Security bar for a building aperture
Inventor: BARRETT ROBERT G
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 1995-10-02
Abstract: A device 24, 25, 26, 30 for securing a strut 21, 22 at a opening of a building (for example at a door or window frame) has attachment means 31 in the form of a rectangular box section for receiving an end of a strut and a supporting plate 32 against which an end of the strut abuts. Securing means 27, 33 provided by bolts 34 attached to an end wall 36 of the device are moved from a first, retracted position to a second, protruding position to jam the strut within the opening. The securing means 27, 33 are housed within a restrictive access security enclosure. In an alternative embodiment (figure 9) the device (90) is provided without a supporting plate and the securing bolts (103) act directly against an end of the strut (100) to force the strut out of a body (101) of the device and hence to jam it in an opening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295923-A (GB)
Title: Making ic chips
Inventor: YABE MANABU
IPC: H01L21/66
Filed: 1995-12-08
Abstract: The electric characteristics of a plurality of semiconductor integrated circuits formed on a wafer, are measured, and then stored in a memory means 4B, 5B together with data of the position of each semiconductor integrated circuit on the wafer. The plurality of semiconductor integrated circuits on the wafer are cut into individual semiconductor integrated circuit chips by a dicing machine 12B. On the basis of the position data and the electric characteristics of each of the semiconductor integrated circuit chips read from the memory means, the semiconductor integrated circuit chips are classified into at least two subsets each consisting of non-defective semiconductor integrated circuit chips having the same electric characteristics different from that of products included in the other subset, and the non-defective semiconductor integrated circuit chips included in each of the at least two subsets, are packaged. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299067-A (GB)
Title: Wire dispenser
Inventor: CAIN JOHN DOUGLAS GRIFFEN
IPC: B65H49/32
Filed: 1996-03-21
Abstract: A fencing wire dispenser comprises a stand 1 having a base 2 and an upright 3 and an adjustable holder 4 for a fencing wire reel rotatably mounted, in use, on a pivot pin 10 projecting substantially perpendicularly from the upright 3. The holder comprises a socket 16 mounted on the pin 10 and a slidably adjustable reel retainer 6. The reel holder may include a backplate 43 engageable by a cranked winding handle 45. Ground spikes may be provided below the base 2. The dispenser is more compact and stable than existing designs and is adaptable to different shapes of reel and types of fencing wire.
Patent GB-2299847-A (GB)
Title: Load insulator unit comprising a clock and display means that outputs a warning signal
Inventor: PRATT HUGH MICHAEL OPPEN
IPC: F16G13/18
Filed: 1993-02-03
Abstract: A load insulator unit 2 comprises a microprocessor 24 having voltage measuring means, clock means and display means 28, eg a LED or LCD display. The clock means outputs a warning signal to the display 28 after a predetermined period of time from initial use or the number of times it has been used. It may be arranged that the display 28 merely indicates to a user that the unit 2 must be, for example, recalibrated or tested. Microprocessor 24 includes a memory that records the electrical history of the unit 2, eg day and time of an electrical strike detected by the voltage measuring means. Chain links 4, at positions on opposite sides of insulating insert 8, are connected to the microprocessor 24 via connections 26. The microprocessor 24 applies a voltage across a saddle shaped insert 8 and measures the current leakage which is indicative of the insulating condition of the insert 8, this may be continuously monitored. The unit 2 may be combined with a load measuring device, eg strain gauges (see fig 4). A tubular housing 22 encloses the chain links 4 and insert 8 which are set within the housing 22 by a foam-like material.
Patent GB-2313237-A (GB)
Title: Controlling transmission path weight
Inventor: WHINNETT NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: A communication device 102 includes an antenna array 106,110, 112 connected to a transmitter 122. The path through each antenna is weighted 131,133, 135 to select an antenna pattern for the array. Upon receipt of an error signal from a remote receiving device 101, the weights of the transmitter path are altered so as to improve gain and error reduction, for example in a digital cellular telephone system.
Patent GB-2303700-A (GB)
Title: Device for sensing position of human body using infrared sensor
Inventor: LEE DON-HEE
IPC: G01P13/00
Filed: 1996-07-15
Abstract: A device for sensing the position of a human body includes: a light focusing device 10 for converging infrared rays emitted from the human body; a guiding device 11 for guiding only those converged rays which strike the end face of the guide onto an infrared ray sensing device 12 for sensing the infrared rays passing through the guide; a direction shifting device 13 for line-scanning the guide and thus the sensing direction of the infrared ray sensing device in right-left directions along lines which correspond to long distance, medium distance and short distance of the sensed body; a circuit device for amplifying and A-D converting the output of the infrared ray sensing device; and a determination device for determining the position, movement direction and activity of a sensed human body using an output signal of the circuit device and the scan time of the direction shifting device.
Patent GB-2316573-A (GB)
Title: Switching apparatus
Inventor: SMITH GRAEME ROY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1996-08-14
Abstract: Switching apparatus, for use in an ATM network for example, includes: a plurality of data units (2); cross-connect switching units (8), having a plurality of input ports (IP) and output ports(OP), for providing data transfer paths, each path serving to pass data received at one of the input ports to one of the output port; and connection units (12) connected to the input ports (IP) and to the data units (2), for delivering data from designated source data units to respective input ports and for delivering the data, after passage through one of the data transfer paths, from the output ports to respective designated destination data units. Two data units, which together constitute a data delivery group associated with an input port (IP), are connected to each connection unit (12) and the connection unit serves to deliver data from the two different data units of the data delivery group, at different respective times, to that associated input port. In such apparatus the number of input ports of the switching units is reduced. Other embodiments relate to a cross-connect switching device having bidirectional ports (Figure 11).
Patent GB-2304823-A (GB)
Title: Controlling turbocharger boost pressure
Inventor: ASCHNER WERNER
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 1996-08-19
Abstract: In a method of controlling the boost pressure in an internal combustion engine 11, which is supercharged by means of an exhaust gas turbo-charger 12, with an adjustable turbine control apparatus 17, signals corresponding to an injection quantity "EM", engine speed "N", boost pressure "P2", and exhaust pressure "P3", are fed to a control unit 20 that provides a control signal to an actuator 18, that controls the gas flow cross-section into the turbine. The control system derives a desired boost pressure value from signals indicative of "EM2, "N" and atmospheric pressure, and compares this with a signal corresponding to actual boost pressure to produce a deviation signal (dP2)(fig. 2). "N" and "EM" signals are also used to derive a reference "P3" signal, that is compared with a signal (P3*) (fig.2) representing the difference between the signal corresponding to "P3" and the signal corresponding to "P2", thereby producing a deviation signal (dP3*). The deviation signals (dP2 and dP3) are then fed to a fuzzy control unit (33) (figs. 2 and 3) to produce a control signal for the actuator 18. Excessive increases in exhaust backpressure during a positive engine load change, which would oppose engine torque build-up, are thereby avoided.
Patent GB-2305034-A (GB)
Title: Attenuation control with lower attenuation below a threshold using a Schmitt trigger
Inventor: OKAMURA HIDETOSHI
IPC: H04B1/26
Filed: 1996-08-23
Abstract: A device for attenuating a received signal in accordance with the present invention has a field intensity detector (4) for detecting the field intensity of a received signal, and an attenuator (2) for attenuating the received signal. A controller (5) controls the amount of attenuation of the attenuator (2) in accordance with the detected field intensity. Specifically, the controller (5) feeds a zero voltage to the attenuator (2) when the detected field intensity is lower than a threshold inclusive, or feeds the detected field intensity directly to the attenuator (2) when it is higher than the threshold.
Patent GB-2316428-A (GB)
Title: Drainage assembly
Inventor: MONKS DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: E03F5/06
Filed: 1996-10-09
Abstract: A drainage assembly comprises a generally V-shaped channel (10) with a lid (11) that covers the channel. The channel and the lid can be formed of fibre reinforced concrete so they are light and easy to position in a trench. They can then be fixed in the trench by pouring concrete round the trench. The lid has upwardly extending drainage slots (21) with the depth of the slot being such that the concrete surrounding the slots provides sufficient weight bearing ability to the assembly.
Patent GB-2305950-A (GB)
Title: A method and strip for sealing and formation of a sealable groove
Inventor: EMBELTON GEORGE ROBERT
IPC: E01C23/02
Filed: 1995-07-07
Abstract: A method and strip (10) for sealing between opposed surfaces (22, 24), and formation of a sealable groove (20). The method of sealing utilises a sealing strip which is introduced between the surfaces, and settable material (26) which is provided between the sealing strip and one of the surfaces (22), wherein the sealing strip (10) is provided with an elongate body portion (12) and a lengthwise extending and laterally extending flexible barrier means (14), the sealing strip (10) being introduced through an opening defined by the surfaces such that the barrier means resiliently engages the surface (22) and, when the strip is in position, provides a barrier between the body portion and the surface.
Patent GB-2323050-A (GB)
Title: Coated fabrics
Inventor: TURNER RICHARD HARRY
IPC: C08L27/06
Filed: 1997-03-13
Abstract: In a leather-like PVC plastisol coated fabric, the PVC plastisol is formulated with a polymeric plasticiser, e.g. a polyester based plasticiser. Cracking and embrittlement of the coating due to loss of plasticiser from the surface is thereby avoided.
Patent GB-2323787-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic knee brace
Inventor: DAVIS PETER IAN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: An hinge for an orthopaedic knee brace comprising first and second hinge members 1 and 2 rotatably connected together. The first hinge part 1 is provided with a annular slot 5 for receiving a pin 6 provided on the second hinge member 2. First and second stop members 8a and 8b are are manually positionable circumferentially along the annular slot 5 to define a limited range of relative movement between the hinge members 1 and 2. A clamping member, e.g. a spring, is provided for applying a clamping force to the stop members 8a,8b in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the hinge members 1,2, the stop members 8a,8b and the first hinge member 1 having inter-engaging projections 13 and recesses 14 to clamp the stop members to the first hinge member.
Patent GB-2325934-A (GB)
Title: Treating metal surfaces to enhance bio-compatibility and/or physical characteristics
Inventor: AL-LAMEE KADEM GAYAD
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: A metal surface is treated to enhance its compatibility with biological material such as blood or blood related products. Treatment involves covalently bonding functional molecules to the metal surface followed by effecting free-radical polymerisation from the functional molecules to build bio-compatible polymer chains. The compatibility of the metal surface with biological material may be further improved by bonding bio-active molecules, such as heparin or heparin derived molecules to the polymer chains. Suitable metal surfaces are those of medical devices such as heat exchangers, coronary and peripheral stents and guide wires used in angioplasty.
Patent GB-2316043-A (GB)
Title: Laminated airbag comprising elastomer and shape holding layers
Inventor: IINO YASUHIRO
IPC: B60R21/235
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: Two circular airbag parts, one having an inflator aperture, are joined at their periphery by welding. Each of the parts comprises a urethane, ester or amide elastomer layer 2a, 3a laminated over the whole of a polycarbonate, polyester polyimide or polyamide shape holding layer 2b, 3b which prevents excessive stretching of the elastomer layer. Each part may comprise two or three layers: e.g. two elastomer, one shape holding. To increase the peel strength of the welded joint, thermoplastic resin weld layers 8, 9 or a 'Y' shaped layer (12 Fig. 3a) are placed in the joint to dissipate peel forces. A peel member (11 Fig. 2b) is fitted between weld members during welding and is later removed. The weld layers are formed by cutting lateral slits in a tape shaped body and then forming an annulus (Figs. 5a, b).
Patent GB-2330220-A (GB)
Title: Access control for groups of related data items
Inventor: HICKSON ANDREW
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: Access to groups of related items which are accessible by multiple processes in a computer system is controlled, in response to determining 106 that an individually accessed data item is part of a group, by storing 107 the message sequence number as a locking key in the group lock key field (77 Figure 7), and setting 108 the group locked flag bit to complete the group locking process. Further access by a process to any items of a group for which the group locked flag is set is denied unless the message sequence number held in the browse cursor key field matches (207, Figure 9) the group locked key. The system is particularly applicable to a messaging and queuing system in which messages are logically grouped and yet may be individually destructively retrieved.
Patent GB-2330422-A (GB)
Title: Reflective liquid crystal device
Inventor: GILMOUR SANDRA
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: A reflective liquid crystal device comprises a polarising beam splitter 30 and a mirror 2 between which are disposed retarders 31, 32, 33. At least one of the retarders 32 is a liquid crystal element whose retardation is variable, or whose optic axis is switchable. In a DARK state of the device the retarders combine to rotate the plane of polarisation of light directed by the polarising beam splitter 30 towards a reflector 2 by n x 180, where n is an integer. The light returned to the polarising beam splitter is therefore directed back towards the light source. In a BRIGHT state of the device, the retarder arrangement rotates the plane of polarisation of light directed by the polarising beam splitter 30 by 90, and this light is transmitted by the polarising beam splitter.
Patent GB-2316765-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for superimposing images in a three-dimensional setting without using lenses
Inventor: WHITE PETER MCDUFFIE
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1996-01-22
Abstract: There is disclosed an arrangement producing superimposed images on a three-dimensional background incorporating a transparent surface which is partially mirrored to allow an undistorted view of one or more objects, holographic images or real images while also reflecting a background which will mask the view of the surroundings or reflectors and provide a three-dimensional setting for the images and real images. The two-way mirror can be laminated to make a protective layer to prevent vandalism of the reflectors or theft of the object. The angle of the two-way mirror is set to reflect a background so that any light from the area of the observer does not create any distractions or undesirable reflections. With the use of mechanical systems it is possible to select different real images and to control and manipulate the actual objects while viewing the real images. The position of the real image can be moved by moving the position of the display object or by changing the curvature of the reflectors in the optical system. With the use of position sensors the real images can act as control mechanisms to operate an interactive display which does not require physical contact with the control mechanisms.
Patent GB-976879-A (GB)
IPC: B62B7/14
Abstract: 976,879. Perambulators. KOELSTRA'S KINDERWAGENFABRIEK N.V. Jan. 1, 1962 [Jan. 23, 1961], No. 20/62. Heading B7D. In a baby carriage with a chassis and removable body the chassis comprises a pair of separable side wheel assemblies each comprising a front and rear wheel connected by a yoke 5 or 6 and mounted on a stub axle 3 engageable with one of two preferably tubular beam axles 7, a toggle fastener 9 being provided to hold the chassis in the assembled condition.
Patent GB-2329166-A (GB)
Title: Vehicles with interchangeable tools
Inventor: JUUL TORBEN
IPC: B60K28/00
Filed: 1998-01-15
Abstract: A vehicle comprises a power system (10, 14) for propelling the vehicle and manipulating an interchangeable tool (8) mounted on the vehicle, first operator controls (11) to control the propulsion of the vehicle, second operator controls (16) to control the manipulation of the interchangeable tool. A vehicle control system (18) is connected between the first (11) and second (16) operator controls and the power system (10, 14) and varies the response of the power system (10, 14) to at least the second operator controls (16) according to the nature of the tool (8) mounted on the vehicle. The variation of response may include limitation of the orientation or height of a tool or the speed of the vehicle. The weight of the tool and any load carried thereby may also be used as a parameter. The vehicle may be a telescopic material handler. Each tool may contain a transponder to convey its nature to the control system.
Patent GB-2334893-A (GB)
Title: Golf club shaft with woody appearance
Inventor: YOU CHIN-SAN
IPC: A63B53/10
Filed: 1998-03-04
Abstract: A golf club shaft is composed of a tapered rod body 20 made of fiber reinforced plastic and a wooden layer 22. At least part of the tapered rod body 20 is covered with the wooden layer 22 lending a woody appearance to the shaft which is capable of absorbing shock and insulating against electricity. A transparent surface layer 25 may be provided.
Patent GB-2334789-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide end face
Inventor: RICKMAN ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 1998-06-12
Abstract: An integrated optical waveguide (2) with a end face (2A), where the end face (2A) is provided on an end portion (2B) which is greater in width than the waveguide (2) leading up to the end portion (2B). The end portion (2B) may be in the form of a T-bar provided at the end of the waveguide (2), and a plurality of waveguides (6, 7, 8) may lead to a common end portion (6B), which may also be in the form of a T-bar. The wider end portion (2B) and end face (2A) seeks to overcome any rounding effect which may be produced by the manufacturing process of the end face (2A), so that the portion of the face (2A) through which light is transmitted, is flat. The end portion (2B) may also be inclined, so that the normal to the end face (2A) is inclined to the optical axis of the waveguide (2) in order to reduce back reflection from the end face (2A). The integrated waveguide (2) may be in the form of a rib waveguide which is formed of silicon on a silicon-on-insulator chip.
Patent GB-2338181-A (GB)
Title: Child and baby seat for a vehicle
Inventor: CRAIG FRANCIS EDWARD
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 1998-06-13
Abstract: A child seating unit a vehicle is adaptable for use as a baby seat 10 in a rear facing direction, and a child seat 10 in either forward or rear facing direction. The unit includes a seat 10 comprising a squab portion 12 and a cushion portion 11 for supporting an occupant of the seating unit; a base module 2 for supporting the seat 10 in the vehicle and providing swivel means 6 to allow the seat to rotate between a forward facing condition and a rearward facing condition and tilt means (32-36, Fig. 4) for rotating the seat about a horizontal axis between a normal seating condition and a reclined condition. A canopy (7, Figs 8 and 9) for head protection extends from a top portion of the squab, and a rising head rest (13, Figs 8 and 9) includes seat belt guides (131, 132, Figs 8 and 9) for correctly positioning the belt (138, 139, Fig 11) in relation to the occupant. Side bolsters arranged in pairs 14, 15 and 16, 17 may be moved in concert to adjust the width of seat 10. Preferably the seat 10 is fixed to the floor of the vehicle by means 3.
Patent GB-2340691-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone arrangement for limiting high frequency radiation exposure
Inventor: GRANT DUNCAN ANDREW
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 1998-08-15
Abstract: A mobile telephone in which the electronic circuits of the telephone are separated into two units, one unit 1 being a handset containing the earpiece and microphone, the other unit 2 containing the transmitter, and any other circuit elements which generate large amounts of electromagnetic radiation. During operation, the transmitter unit is located at some suitable distance from the- head of the user to minimise the amount of radio energy impinging on the user's head, thereby reducing user health concerns. Further more, if the user is wearing a hearing aid, interference in the hearing aid caused by the telephone's emissions are reduced to an acceptable level. Speech and control signals are exchanged between the handset and the transmitter unit via a wire link or a wireless link consisting of an infra red link, a low power radio link, or some other arrangement which does not produce unacceptable levels of electromagnetic emissions.
Patent GB-2348401-A (GB)
Title: Method of retractor assembly
Inventor: MCCULLOCH JIM
IPC: B60R22/34
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: A method of assembling a rewind spring in a cassette for a vehicle safety restraint retractor having the steps of placing a mechanism cover (1) on a winding jig, fitting an arbor (4) to a winding shaft of the jig, fixing one end of a coiled metal band spring (5) to the arbor (4), winding the coiled metal band spring (5) onto the arbor (4) in the mechanism cover (1), fitting a spring cover (7) to the mechanism cover (1) and attaching a locking clip (6) to the spring cover (7) to lock the arbor (4) against rotation.
Patent GB-2350529-A (GB)
Title: Electronic contracts
Inventor: PEACH NICHOLAS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1999-05-22
Abstract: A digital contract comprises a sealed package comprising: a header package comprising: rules defining any sealed packages to be included in said contract; defining a validating party who is to validate said header package; and defining a sealing party who is to seal said package; a body containing at least a portion of the content of the package; and a validating signature generated from said rules and said body according to a first key belonging to said validating party; any sealed packages defined in said rules; and a sealing signature generated from said header package and any of said sealed packages according to a first key belonging to said sealing party. Further provided is contract management software for generating, validating, exchanging and managing such contracts.