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Patent GB-2284013-A (GB)
Title: Security hinge
Inventor: CASEY MARK
IPC: E05D5/06
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: A hinge comprises a first member having first and second parallel plates 13, 14 spaced apart and joined together adjacent one end of each plate by a third plate 15. A second member of the hinge comprises a plate 16 which is pivotally connected to the first part via a hinge pin 21. The parallel plates 13, 14 are arranged to located either side of a door mounted by the hinge. The second part may comprise a second plate 17 joined at right angles to the first plate 16 and a third plate 18, which may be a separate plate, which locates at right angles to the second plate 17, parallel and opposite to the first plate 16. Threaded ferrules 20 may be provided in two of the plates 13, 18 which receive mounting bolts fitted through holes in opposing plates 14, 16. Also disclosed is a decorative faceplate for mounting over a plate of the hinge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284093-A (GB)
Title: Pulse generator
Inventor: CORREA PAULO N
IPC: H01J17/06
Filed: 1993-07-30
Abstract: A cold cathode vacuum discharge tube (50) is used in a circuit for generating pulsed auto-electronic emissions which are particularly intense and frequent in the abnormal glow discharge region. The discharge tube is characterized by a large electrode area at least of the cathode, and a large interelectrode gap. The electrodes preferably have a surface area of 16 cm<2> or more and they are preferably spaced at least 3 cm apart in a parallel relationship on each side of an excitor probe which is centered between them. In another configuration the probe forms the anode and the plates are cathodes. The circuit is driven from a direct current source of impedance sufficient to prevent establishment of a vacuum arc discharge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300173-A (GB)
Title: Base cover for a container
Inventor: JONES DAVID LEIGH
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: The invention provides a dispensing container 1 having a recessed undersurface 5 and a base cover 3 arranged to be permanently secured or removably secured for example by a snap-fit arrangement to the base 4, 5 of the container, whereby the base cover 3 and recessed undersurface 5 together define a chamber 10 for holding printed information or publicity material, and whereby at least a portion of the base cover 3 is displaceable to allow access to the chamber 10. The base cover may also have tactile information about the product, for example braille or indeed printed information 12. The cover if permanently secured may include an annular region of weakness (113, Fig 4) on the lower wall that defines a frangible portion to permit access to the chamber contents.
Patent GB-2289817-A (GB)
Title: Optical rangefinder
Inventor: SEKI YOICHI
IPC: G01S7/4912
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: A rangefinder for a camera transmits 10, 1 a beam of light which is reflected off a subject and received 2 by a position-sensitive detector 3 which produces two outputs. The two outputs are converted from a current to a voltage 20, 30, amplified 40, 50 and integrated 60, 70 in respective channels; from the integrator 60, 70 outputs the range is determined. To compensate for any imbalance between the channels, the same signal is input to both, and any differences in the outputs is used to compensate the outputs obtained whilst ranging. The input signal may be one of the sensor outputs, or (Fig 13) a specially generated (VS) signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301636-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of gaskets
Inventor: PERCIVAL PAUL RUBEN
IPC: F16J15/08
Filed: 1995-06-02
Abstract: A gasket (14) comprising a compression-limiting stop (15) is manufactured by bending an edge portion (10a) of a metal sheet (10) of substantially uniform thickness out of the plane of the sheet and pressing said bent edge portion so that it is formed into the stop (15) which is of greater thickness than the sheet. The sheet (10) with the formed stop (15) is then incorporated into said gasket.
Patent GB-2300051-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning system
Inventor: SUGIYAMA AKIHIKO
IPC: F24F1/0003
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: In an air conditioning system having an indoor unit A and an outdoor unit B, the compressor 1 is located in the indoor unit. The indoor unit is connected to a commercial AC power supply 20 whereas the outdoor unit is supplied with a lower voltage via a driving circuit 60 and a supply line DCL. The aim is to make installation of the unit simpler by lowering the voltage requirements of the outdoor unit B.
Patent GB-2310521-A (GB)
Title: Orientation responsive radio communication apparatus
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN MARTIN
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 1996-02-23
Abstract: Radio communication apparatus are often used by personnel exposed to the risk of attack, for example, police officers. A radio communication apparatus (1) includes an event detector (13) which detects when a user has fallen over or has experienced some other indication of an attack. The apparatus also includes a memory (12) where a voice message has been recorded by the user. If the event detector (13) detects an event then the voice message is transmitted. The voice message relates to the location of the user and is updated by the user using a microphone (2).
Patent GB-2311961-A (GB)
Title: Clip-on bookmark
Inventor: HOPKINS SUSAN JANE
IPC: B42D9/00
Filed: 1996-04-09
Abstract: A bookmark clips onto the outer spine of a book and between the internal division of the pages. The elasticity of the bookmark provides sufficient tension to hold it in position regardless of whether the book is open or closed and so that it will remain in position if the material is disturbed in any way. The bookmark may be made from one or two components, component B being attached to component A by collar C.
Patent GB-2301052-A (GB)
Title: Jig for locks
Inventor: VILLIS CRANDON JOHN
IPC: E05B17/06
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: A jig for assisting the fitting of a mortice lock into a door is a U-shaped member which is positioned to embrace the free vertical edge of the door. Its limbs 2 have apertures 5, 6, 7 which define where the latch spindle and the keyhole are to be, a selection being available according to whether the lock is long or short reach. The web 1 of the jig, which lies against the door edge, has apertures 3 for drilling screw holes for the face plate of the lock, and which can also be used for holding the jig in place while other holes are drilled or cut. Between these holes 3 there is a slot 4 for guiding the cutting of the mortice.
Patent GB-2314078-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradation of metal cyanides
Inventor: KNOWLES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: C12N9/08
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: A method for biodegrading a metal cyanide or a mixture of two or more cyanides comprising causing an organism to grow in a medium containing the cyanide or cyanides with the pH of the medium being 6 or less. In particular a fungus is used to degrade one or more iron cyanides at pH up to 7.5.
Patent GB-2304957-A (GB)
Title: Voice-dialog system for automated output of information
Inventor: FRIES GEORG
IPC: G10L15/187
Filed: 1996-09-02
Abstract: A voice-dialog system outputs information, in particular a telephone number. An alphabet-identifier identifies an utterance which is spelt out by the user and selects utterances that can be spelt in a similar manner from a plurality of predetermined utterances; an utterance-identifier compares the utterance input by the user with the utterances selected by the alphabet-identifier and supplies at least one utterance for output to the user. A lexicon operates on-line and stores orthographic-phonetic information for the plurality of predetermined utterances which the alphabet-identifier, the utterance-identifier and a synthesizer can access in real time.
Patent GB-2306617-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping composite
Inventor: HANSEN RICHARD M
IPC: F16F9/30
Filed: 1996-11-01
Abstract: A vibration damping composite for noise suppression includes a viscoelastic layer disposed between a pair of constraining metal eg steel layers, the viscoelastic layer including a pattern of adjacent stripes of different viscoelastic materials. Stripes of two or three different materials are disclosed in examples. The viscoelastic layer can be applied in either liquid or solid form. In the former, it may be provided with mica platelets distributed throughout the layer.
Patent GB-2309064-A (GB)
Title: Hot and cold water discharge device
Inventor: SEONG CHUL-KI
IPC: F16K11/078
Filed: 1997-01-03
Abstract: A mixer tap for hot and cold water dispensing comprising a fixed base member 80 having three apertures therein in a flat control surface, a first aperture 82 being connected to a cold water supply, a second aperture 83 being connected to a hot water supply and a third aperture 81 being connected to a dispensing outlet and a movable control member 40 having a flat control surface of a smaller diameter than the control surface of the base member, the two control surfaces being mounted face to face such that the control member is slidable over the base member, the control member having a control aperture 41 therein such that movement of the control member over the surface of the base member allows the control aperture to permit the flow of water from one or both of the first and second apertures to the third aperture. The control surface of the base member has a peripheral recess, in which is mounted a ring shaped lubricant retaining member 90 having a peripheral upstanding wall 92, the ring shaped lubricant retaining member acting to prevent silicone lubricant placed between the respective control surfaces from being lost.
Patent GB-2305857-A (GB)
Title: Reclining support for astronomy observations
Inventor: BROWN CHRISTOPHER ANDREW HEDLE
IPC: G02B23/16
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: A reclining support (10) suitable for astronomy observation has three sub-assemblies which can be readily connected together or dismantled. A base subassembly (11) has legs (12) which support a turntable (13, 14) and the turntable (13, 14) supports a chassis sub-assembly (17) which can rotate about a central pin (15) upstanding from the base (11), and further is coupled to the base (11) by an elevational tilt central link (70) which can be easily and quickly disconnected. The chassis carries on it a pair of upwardly facing "U" supports (19) by which a chair frame sub-assembly can be supported for ready removal, and the chair frame (21) itself carries a binocular frame (32, 33) in an adjustable and slidable binocular carrier sub-assembly which is coupled by simple telescopic frame members (35, 36) which can be removed from the chassis sub-assembly by sliding action of the telescopic members. This arrangement can achieve a simple lightweight observation support which is readily transported and erected.
Patent GB-2322513-A (GB)
Title: A radio telephone having multi-functional keys and associated display
Inventor: FREDERIKSEN STEEN LILLETHORUP
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: A radiophone is provided with a user interface including a display 3 and a keypad 2. The keypad 2 comprises a set of keys for entering data, at least one multi-functionality key 8 and a menu scrolling device 9 for scrolling between functionalities of said at least one multi-functionality key. The display comprises a basic screen area 12 for displaying information, said displayed information comprising information entered by said data entering keys and information received from the network, a separate field 11 for displaying the present functionality of said at least one multi-functionality key; and an auxiliary field 13 for displaying alternative functionalities of said at least one multi-functionality key. A controller controls the functionality of said multi-functionality key and the information displayed in the display, and displays said auxiliary field on top of a part of the basic screen area in response to the activation of the scrolling device.
Patent GB-2317307-A (GB)
Title: Transmission monitoring and controlling
Inventor: BABA HIROSHI
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: A transmission monitoring and controlling apparatus 2 is provided between a first (host) system 1 and a second system 13. The apparatus 2 monitors information transmitted through a Fibre Channel 15. Then, a back-up controller 4 analyzes the monitored information and stores the information in a controlling memory 12 based on the analysis. For example, when the first system 1 writes data on the second system 13, the back-up controller 4 stores the data in the controlling memory 12. Therefore, even if a failure has occurred in the second system 13, the transmission monitoring and controlling apparatus is able to read the data from the controlling memory 12 and send the data to the first system 1 instead of to the second system 13.
Patent GB-2327858-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated protective suit
Inventor: RICHARDS BARRY
IPC: A41D27/28
Filed: 1997-08-08
Abstract: A protective suit comprising a non-breathable fabric garment provided with a vent (13a), where this vent is covered with a flap (16) of non-breathable fabric. The flap (16) is secured over the vent (13a) so as to leave at least one ventilation port (20) through which air may flow between the interior and the exterior of the suit.
Patent GB-2328502-A (GB)
Title: Gas cooking hob
Inventor: THOMERSON MARTIN DAVID
IPC: F24C3/08
Filed: 1997-08-20
Abstract: A gas cooking hob comprising a cooktop (1), preferably of glass ceramic, at least one hole (8) in said cooktop (1), a pan support (10) formed integrally with the cooktop (1) in the vicinity of the hole (8), and an air-pressurised gas burner (9) disposed in said hole. The use of the pressurised gas burner (9) enables a reduced overall height to be achieved. A fan (4) draws in air through an air intake (5).
Patent GB-2329622-A (GB)
Title: Splash shield of a vehicle
Inventor: TURUNEN PEKKA
IPC: B62D25/16
Filed: 1997-09-29
Abstract: A splash shield (1) for gathering the water mist flying from a vehicle rotating tyre for condensing such mist into water comprises several essentially vertically extending ridge-shaped splash and water-mist guiding surfaces (2) directed towards the wheel of the vehicle. The guiding surfaces (2) are so arranged in relation to one another that between their lower edges (3), a gap (4) is formed for directing the splash and mist into a channel space (5) situated behind the guiding surfaces (2). Additionally, at each gap (4) there is provided a ridge (6) in the channel for directing the splash and mist. The splash shield comprises two or more elements (1', 1") joined to one another with snap-connection members (7,B) in the ridges (6).
Patent GB-2319685-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic range expanding apparatus for a video image
Inventor: HWANG JUNG-HYUN
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: The histogram generator 41 receives a brightness signal y of a video image and determines a brightness distribution function with respect to the brightness signal y. When a brightness distribution h(i) corresponding to one field is determined it is output to the integrator 42 and the differentiator 43 in parallel. The integrator performs an integral operation of the brightness function h(i) with respect to a brightness level i. The differentiator 43 performs a differential operation with respect to the brightness level i and the result is multiplied by an adjustable gain factor * small Greek alpha *, 44. Each output of the integrator 42 and the gain controller 44 is output to the adder 45 which combines the two outputs and supplies the sum to the memory. The memory contains a plurality of LUT's and the input from the adder is used to select a LUT. The memory then outputs a transformed brightness signal y' through the determined LUT in response to the input signal y.
Patent GB-2317156-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for severing labels from a web of label material
Inventor: BUCKLEY WILLIAM MACLEAN
IPC: B65C1/04
Filed: 1995-01-25
Abstract: Apparatus for cutting labels from a web of label material comprises a pinch roller 42 carried by a rotary knife drum 12 arranged to sever successive leading ends of a web of label material 2 to form individual labels (fig. 4, 2A), the roller 42 cooperating with a suction drum 14 to ensure reliable separation and transfer of successive labels. The apparatus includes a system for advancing articles (Fig. 4, 18B) with labels (Fig. 4, 2B) applied to them to a stabilising region (Fig. 4, 32) following a signal to interrupt operation of the apparatus. This, together with means for inhibiting further feed of labels (Fig. 4, 2A) to the adhesive applicator (Fig. 4, 16), prevents unnecessary waste of labels and/or articles.
Patent GB-2332409-A (GB)
Title: Rail vehicle drive arrangement
Inventor: GIBSON DAVID RONALD
IPC: B61F3/16
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: A rail vehicle drive arrangement comprises means to sense the curvature of the track in front of the vehicle and means to control the relative speed of the wheels on each side of the vehicle in response to the sensed curvature. As shown, fig 2, each wheel 12 of rail vehicle 10 has a synchronous motor 14 and frequency inverter 16 connected to a microcontroller 24. A pair of sensors 18 in front of the vehicle 10 detect rail alignment and are also connected to microcontroller 24, which controls the realtive speed of the inside and outside wheels so that no wheel slippage occurs. Further sensors 26 are located adjacent each wheel to detect the alignment of each wheel relative to the track.
Patent GB-2332596-A (GB)
Title: Method for predicting interference
Inventor: MOHEBBI BEHZAD
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: A method for predicting interference experienced by a first cell (102, fig.1) from a second cell (104), where both cells (102,104) have at least one frequency hopping parameter, comprises the steps of determining 402 an estimated interference level corresponding to interference experienced by the first cell (102) due to the second cell (104); calculating the probability of the first cell hopping to the same frequency as the second cell; weighting 406 the estimated interference level with the calculated probability, and modifying (step 314, fig.3) the at least one frequency hopping parameter in order to modify the weighted estimated interference level. Also disclosed is a method of optimising the number of calculations necessary to estimate the interference level, wherein only the cells whose probability of hopping to the same frequency as the first cell, exceed a predetermined threshold, are used in the calculations. The threshold value is typically obtained from a binomial distribution curve (fig.6) whilst frequency hopping parameters may include the number and choice of frequencies allocated to the cells.
Patent GB-2333609-A (GB)
Title: Salicylate inhibition of Acanthamoeba attachment to contact lenses
Inventor: TOMLINSON PROF ALAN
IPC: A61L12/14
Filed: 1998-01-27
Abstract: Sodium salicylate, at 30mM to 300mM concentration, prevents the attachment of the free-living amoeba Acanthamoeba to contact lenses with or without associated bacterial biofilm. If sodium salicylate is added to disinfecting or overnight soaking solutions for contact lenses, within contaminated storage cases, the risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis will be greatly reduced by preventing attachment of the amoeba to the contact lens and its transmission to the surface of the eye.
Patent GB-2333970-A (GB)
Title: Shuttlecock
Inventor: HARDING RICHARD PETER
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 1998-02-10
Abstract: A hybrid plastic shuttlecock made of two different types of plastic for improved physical properties. A first type of plastic is used to form a stem assembly (1) having a base (2) to which a cork (12) is attached and from which a plurality of stems (5) extend. The "feathers" of the shuttlecock are provided by vanes (10) attached to each of the stems, the vanes being formed of a second type of plastic. The stem assembly may be produced by injection moulding, and the vanes by stamping from film material. The same basic material may be used for both the stem assembly and the vanes, different properties being achieved by different processing and/or by reinforcing the stems with fibre.
Patent GB-2322993-A (GB)
Title: Telecine apparatus
Inventor: HUNT STUART WILLIAM ARUNDELL
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1998-02-27
Abstract: The transport mechanism 3a of a telecine machine 2a is operated at a rate higher than the real time frame rate for the film to be converted. The stream of video data from the telecine machine 2a is processed by a video processor 13 and stored in a buffer 15. The video data can be downloaded from the buffer 15 at a data rate corresponding to the real time data rate of the film.
Patent GB-2323489-A (GB)
Title: Graphical user interface with bar for TV channel selection
Inventor: CHOR IVES
IPC: H04N21/41
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: A graphical user interface for an entertainment system assists a viewer while navigating channels. The user interface is a channel bar which is displayed together with the currently selected channel. The channel bar has a plurality of linearly arranged channel-related icons for navigating the channels. A viewer-controllable focus is movable along the channel bar to permit the viewer to select and actuate any one of the icons, causing the entertainment system to jump to the channel associated with the selected icon. The entertainment system is a computerized viewing unit which has a processor, memory, and a multitasking operating system that provides a graphical user interface environment which supports presentation of graphical windows. An application executes on the processor to provide the channel bar user interface. An input device-such as a mouse, keyboard, remote control handset, etc.-enables the viewer to invoke the channel bar and to manipulate the focus along the channel bar. The channel bar UI includes a banner which contains information pertaining to the presently selected channel and a recent channels bar which contains linearly-arranged actuatable icons that are associated with channels that have been most recently selected by the viewer. The channel bar UI also includes a favorite channels bar having actuatable icons for channels most preferred by the viewer and a tools bar having actuatable icons that are associated with control features for operating the entertainment system. The tools bar has an icon which permits a viewer to toggle between a television mode, in which programs are displayed full screen, and a windows mode in which the program and channel bar are confined to a window.
Patent GB-2336195-A (GB)
Title: Computer mouse
Inventor: REID THOMAS NORMAN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: A computer mouse for scanning documents into a computer comprises three buttons 3, 4, 5; a base 2 having a first ball 6 for recording a change in position of the mouse, a second ball 7 for recording a change in orientation of the mouse, and a downwardly directed scanning unit 8 adapted to scan indicia visible on a surface over which the mouse is positioned; and means, including a lead 9 connectible to a computer, for transmitting signals from said first and second balls and said scanning unit to the computer. Unit 8 may comprise a laser scanner, means for projecting an image onto a charge-coupled device divided into pixels scannable by an image-processing chip, or a bar lens for projecting light onto, and receiving reflected light from, the scanned surface.