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Patent GB-2253296-A (GB)
Title: Pattern recognition apparatus
Inventor: NAKAMURA YOSHIKATU
IPC: G06V10/75
Filed: 1992-02-19
Abstract: In a one-chip pattern recognition apparatus (1) product-sum calculations are performed between an input pattern to be recognized (6) and a plurality of reference patterns (4) by a product-sum circuit (9). The reference patterns are stored in an external memory used as a dictionary. The similarity values obtained by the product-sum calculations are converted to floating-point representation in a floating circuit (10). The resulting values are sorted by a sorting circuit (11) in the order of their magnitudes. The sorted similarity values are read out by a host central processing unit via an interface (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255463-A (GB)
Title: High frequency fet amplifier with harmonic processing
Inventor: TAKAGI TADASHI
IPC: H03F3/60
Filed: 1992-03-27
Abstract: The amplifier has an output circuit composed of a parallel resonance circuit 12, 13 for the secondary higher harmonic of the fundamental frequency, a first line 11, a second line 14, and an open-end line 15 which has a length of approximately 1/4 of the wavelength of the tertiary higher harmonic, the drain terminal of one FET 10 being connected to one end of the parallel resonance circuit 12, 13 through line 11. The length and width of line 11 is adjusted to determine the secondary-higher-harmonic load-reflection coefficient of the FET as seen from the drain thereof to such a value as will maximize the efficiency of the amplifier, the length and width of the line 14 being adjusted so as to adjust the impedance matching conditions with respect to the fundamental wave. Other amplification stages with matching circuits are provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254452-A (GB)
Title: Control of refrigerators and freezers
Inventor: CAMPBELL DAVID CHESTER
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 1992-03-31
Abstract: A refrigeration or freezer controller is formed as an ASIC or integrated circuit micro-controller to receive an actual temperature value from a temperature sensing thermistor (S1, S2). The circuit is supplied with or stores cut-in and cut-out temperature values for comparison (113) with the actual temperature value. In one embodiment a plurality of sets of cut-in and cut-out values is stored in non-volatile memory (100) and digital addressing means (101, 102) allow a user to select a set by means of an external actuator (104). Timing data may be stored in the controller to override temperature control when stored minimum and maximum refrigeration on and off times are attained, e.g. on failure of the temperature sensor or to prevent cycling of the controller. A temperature sensor simulator (Figure 6) may be used for calibration purposes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256147-A (GB)
Title: Cushioned vibrating massage apparatus with hand-held control
Inventor: CUTLER STANLEY
IPC: A61H1/00
Filed: 1992-04-23
Abstract: An electromechanical apparatus is disclosed herein such as cushion, pad or mattress, including pulsing elements for massaging a variety of body locations having a plurality of vibrating transducers situated in groups within a cushioned member so that the groups of transducers operate in given locations or sections of the cushioned member to provide either an automatic or manually controlled rolling or travelling vibratory motion across the member. A manually operated dwell of the vibratory motion is provided at selected locations. A handheld controller supplies the groups of transducers with electrical signals to produce an operating sequence of vibratory oscillations in individual transducers as well as selected groups and the aforementioned rolling or travelling vibratory motion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268064-A (GB)
Title: Discontinuous fibre composite implant prosthesis
Inventor: SHIRANDAMI ROOZBEH
IPC: B29C70/08
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: The prosthesis is constructed from discontinuous fibre reinforcement, to form a sandwich structure of layered stiffness, by moulding of a core 1 of discontinuous fibres, aligned predominantly longitudinally, and a first casing 2 of predominantly circumferentially orientated discontinuous fibres. The two layers can be formed by means of either a single or multiple closed moulding process. To cater for variation in the femoral canal geometry, an outer second casing in the form of a sleeve 3 may be formed by closed moulding and then bonded on to the implant prior to or during surgery. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in conveyor rollers.
Inventor: MELVILL ROBERT
IPC: B29C63/42
Filed: 1992-08-11
Abstract: A conveyor roller has a covering sleeve applied thereto, for example to give increased roller life and quieter running, by applying loosely over the roller a length of tubing of a material which then cures without heat on exposure to the atmosphere to shrink into tight engagement with the roller.
Patent GB-2261118-A (GB)
Title: Antenna combination
Inventor: SPLITT GEORG
IPC: H01Q5/40
Filed: 1992-10-29
Abstract: An antenna combination for simultaneous communication with a geostationary satellite and a satellite with a polar orbit comprises a concentric stack of circular disc and annular circularly polarized patch radiators (resonators 3, 6, 12) which are mounted on a horizontally disposed metallic reflection surface (14) by means of a metallic central body (8 to 10). The uppermost resonator (3) is configured as symmetry-disturbed circular disc radiator and is fed by means of a coaxial line (5) led eccentrically through the central body (8 to 12) in such a manner that two orthogonal fundamental modes (1.1) stimulated in phase quadrature are formed. Furthermore, the remaining resonators (6, 12) are configured as annular radiators and are stimulated in a higher mode (2.1 or 3.1) by means of a printed supply network (13) between the lowermost resonator and the plane reflection surface (14) and by means of four supply wires (71 to 74).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281567-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning compositions
Inventor: LUTON PAUL E
IPC: C11D3/33
Filed: 1993-07-24
Abstract: A composition, especially for assisting in the removal of dried gull droppings from the decks of boats, comprises a sequestering agent for calcium/magnesium ions, for example tri-sodium-dinitrolo-acetate, a protein-fragmenting agent, for example sodium gluconate, and a surfactant, for example a polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene condensate. The composition is in a water-based preferably thixotropic, form and as such is applied to the droppings which, after a few minutes, are wiped or washed away.
Patent GB-2281986-A (GB)
Title: Logging program counter on reset.
Inventor: JAGGAR DAVID VIVIAN
IPC: G06F11/28
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: A data processing apparatus and method providing a reset function for recovering from a system crash. Upon activation of a reset signal (nRESET), the contents of a program counter (R15pc) are saved within another register (R14svc) prior to the reinitialisation of the system. The contents of the register saving the program counter value are preserved through the reset operation to provide information as to where the particular problem requiring the reset signal occurred within the instruction address sequence. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271731-A (GB)
Title: Grinding out-of-round workpieces
Inventor: MUSHARDT HEINRICH
IPC: B24B19/12
Filed: 1993-10-20
Abstract: At least one eccentric cam of a camshaft 8 is ground by a tool employing an abrasive belt 17 or a grinding wheel while the camshaft is rotated about its axis at a constant angular speed or at a varying angular speed. The tool is mounted for controlled movement in a first direction X at right angles to the axis of the camshaft and also for controlled movement in a second direction Y at right angles to the axis as well as at right angles to the first direction. The movements of the tool in the first and/or in the second direction are regulated in dependency on changes of angular position of the camshaft. The tool can employ several belts or several grinding wheels for simultaneous treatment of two or more axially spaced-apart cams on a camshaft. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272739-A (GB)
Title: Hose end fitting and reinforced hose assembly
Inventor: ZANDIYEH ALI REZA KAMBIEZ
IPC: F16L33/00
Filed: 1993-11-24
Abstract: A hose end filling 61 for large bore reinforced hose comprises a tubular body having a tail end 64 which in use lies inwards of the end of the hose and a second, outer end which in use may extend beyond an axial end of the hose. The outer surface of the body is provided with two axially spaced retention beads 62, 63. That bead 62 nearest the tail end 64 of the body has a rear portion which faces away from the tail end and which as considered in longitudinal cross-section is of a low aspect ratio profile where the axial length of that rear portion from the position of maximum radius of the bead to the position of minimum radius is at least 1.5 times the difference between said radii. The other bead 63 is spaced axially from the low profile bead 62 by at least the length of the rear part of the low profile bead and has a maximum diameter greater than that of the low profile bead. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273166-A (GB)
Title: Linear motor with position and direction of motion sensor.
Inventor: KELLY HUGH-PETER GRANVILLE
IPC: G01P3/52
Filed: 1994-01-10
Abstract: A linear motor comprises a stator 1 producing a radial magnetic field which varies in the axial direction and an armature 2 which houses drive coils and at least two Hall effect magnetic field detectors 10, A, B,. The detectors are located so that, in any position of the armature, both directional and positional information can be derived from the detector outputs, and, at least one of the detectors can independently provide directional and positional information. The detectors are preferably positioned so that the outputs are phase shifted relative to one another. The outputs may be connected to a monitoring circuit which provides an output which is a series of cyclically repeating ramps during relative movement of stator and armature. At the start of operation, the motor may be driven to a known position so that subsequent ramp cycles can be counted to give a coarse position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290138-A (GB)
Title: Cable insulation eccentricity monitor
Inventor: KYRIAKIS JOHN
IPC: G01N23/16
Filed: 1994-06-27
Abstract: The distribution of a protective sleeving P around a metallic conductor is scanned via a collimated X-ray source 14 and detector 16, both of which reciprocate on a frame 20 whose displacement is communicated via a transducer 31. The X-rays are attenuated as they pass through the sleeving, intensity indicating thickness, but blocked by the conductor. Intensity levels are synchronised with sensor displacement and displayed on a computer wherein maximum changes in intensity indicate a change in medium (Fig. 7A). Alternative embodiments have two sets of source/detectors in the X and Y planes, or circling around the cable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281744-A (GB)
Title: Stable pourable aqueous liquid detergent
Inventor: KONG-CHAN JOSEPHINE
IPC: C11D3/22
Filed: 1994-06-30
Abstract: Stable, pourable aqueous liquid laundry detergents containing solid, substantially water-insoluble organic peroxyacid, detergent surfactant, agar or xanthan polysaccharide, and a pH jump system. A second type of composition also contains fatty acid and specified amounts and ratios of C8-C20 alkyl polyethoxylate for good cleaning and bleaching.
Patent GB-2292095-A (GB)
Title: Projectile and game played therewith
Inventor: MACFARLAND GORDON
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 1994-08-09
Abstract: The invention concerns a projectile (1) for use in a game and the game itself, the projectile comprising a nose (2), a shaft (3) and a tail (4), wherein the tail is mounted for slidable movement on the shaft between forward and rear positions under the action of air resistance to the tail during flight. The nose may comprise a stepped cylinder, a sucker or an adherent surface. A plurality of projectiles may be used in combination with a court defining target areas of varying value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288142-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for blow moulding cases
Inventor: FLOOD NICHOLAS
IPC: B29C69/00
Filed: 1994-08-17
Abstract: The base 11 and cover 12 of a case 10 are formed simultaneously in a single mould including a first mould half 20 having a cover-forming recess 21 (Fig. 4, not shown) and a base-forming recess 22 (Fig. 4, not shown) with an intermediate portion 30 therebetween and, after separation of the base 11 and cover 12 from the mould their hinge portions are joined and a hinge pin inserted therebetween. An insert 35 may be provided at the intermediate portion 30 to form, on moulding, an expansion piece 37 having four areas of reduced cross section which form hinge portions so that it acts somewhat in the manner of a bellows allowing both compression and expansion at the joint between the base 11 and cover 12 to facilitate removal of the base 11 and cover 12 from the mould in one piece. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292820-A (GB)
Title: Multi-compatible computer with slot-in mother-cards
Inventor: RODRIGUES MICHAEL VICTOR
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 1994-08-25
Abstract: A Multi-Compatible Personal Computer configured to load and run any one of a plurality of incompatible Operating Systems and associated compatible Software Applications, comprises a Computer cabinet, 1, containing a plurality of dedicated modular Slot-in Card Connectors, 2, each for receiving a dedicated slot-in Mother Card, 3, compatible with one of the Operating Systems, and containing its own dedicated CPU, 4, ROM BIOS, 5, battery, 6, clock, 7, RAM's, 8a, and Co-processor, 8b, which are connected via slot-in Switching Interface Card, 10, to a host of communal internal and external components, deuces and peripherals, typically Power Supply Unit, 11, Buses, 12, Bus Controllers, 13a and 13b, Expansion Slots, 14, Expansion Cards, 15, DRAM's, Hard Disk Drives, 17, Floppy Disc Drive, 18, CD ROM Drive, 19, Ports, 20, and Plug-in connector sockets, 21, for external peripherals typically Keyboard, Monitor, Mouse, Modem, and Printer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293963-A (GB)
Title: Shelf with hidden supports
Inventor: HARRIS FRANK WILLIAM ERNEST
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 1994-10-14
Abstract: A shelf is attached to eg a wall by means of a plate having a number of protruding spigots, which fit into similarly sized recesses provided in the rear edge of the shelf. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284242-A (GB)
Title: Remote movement of manipulator end effector
Inventor: HECKELE HELMUT
IPC: A61B34/00
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: The manipulator is for medical manipulations or investigations in body cavities. It has an operator part 20, a working arm 10 connected to the operator part at one end and an effector part 30 attached to the other end of the working arm. The working arm 10 comprises an external shaft tube 1, a first control ball 6 connected to the operator part 20 and mounted rotatably and pivotably on one end of the shaft tube 1, a second control ball 8 connected to the effector part and mounted rotatably and pivotably on the other end of the shaft tube 1 and connection members in the form of a plurality of control wires guided in the shaft tube which connect the first control ball to the second control ball. The control wires are fixed to the outer periphery of each ball such that any movement of ball 6 relative to the tube results in a corresponding movement of ball 8. The balls each have a central bore for the operating member of effector part 30 (forceps 31). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297984-A (GB)
Title: Protecting wooden objects from decay
Inventor: GEORGE RICHARD WARRINGTON
IPC: B29C61/06
Filed: 1995-09-11
Abstract: The method comprises the step of applying a flexible outer barrier layer to at least that part of a wooden object most vulnerable to decay, providing a bituminous substance between the barrier layer and the object and heating the barrier layer so as to melt the bituminous substance sufficiently for it to bond intimately to the wooden object. The barrier layer may be a plastics film of heat shrinkable plastics material and may be formed into, or may be in the form of, a sleeve which is heat shrunk onto the object. The method is particularly useful for protecting vulnerable parts of elongate wooden objects, such as fence posts or poles, from decay.
Patent GB-2294573-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic human skeletal aids
Inventor: BROWNE-WILKINSON OLIVER
IPC: G09B23/30
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: An orthopaedic human skeletal bone demonstration aid 1 for demonstrating surgical orthopaedic techniques comprises a facsimile human skeletal bone having two joint portions 2 and 3 interconnected by an elongate hollow shaft 4. The facsimile bone comprises two separable component parts 5 and 6, each consisting of one of the joint portions 2, 3 and a portion of the shaft 4, which are detachably connected together by a projection 12 on one part 6 engaging within a receiving recess in the other part 5 in such a manner as to provide intercommunication between canal portions 7 and 8 within the parts 5 and 6. Such a demonstration aid can be produced by moulding in a straightforward manner, and has the advantage that, if only one of the component parts has been damaged or destroyed in demonstrating a particular surgical technique, only that part of the aid requires replacing in order to enable the aid to be re-used. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2314412-A (GB)
Title: Method of monitoring pump performance
Inventor: CZAJA RICHARD
IPC: F04B51/00
Filed: 1996-06-19
Abstract: Levels of acoustic noise (the mean level of an acoustic signal over a predetermined time) and acoustic distress (the peak level of an acoustic signal over a predetermined time) associated with a pumping installation are measured at a predetermined time. The levels of acoustic noise and acoustic distress are then monitored with time and compared with these predetermined levels to obtain a measure of pump performance. Additional parameters such as pump power consumption, pump speed and pump head are also measured and compared with predetermined levels, and can be combined with the measurements of acoustic noise and distress in a manner that is dependent upon the relative importance of each parameter for the particular pumping installation under investigation. The results obtained are also adjusted according to the medium being pumped.
Patent GB-2318113-A (GB)
Title: Container for a coffin
Inventor: BOULTON KEITH JOHN
IPC: A61G17/04
Filed: 1996-10-12
Abstract: The invention provides a container (10) for a coffin. The container (10) has transparent panels (30-36) for viewing the coffin through the closed container (10). One end wall (18) can be opened for inserting the coffin into the container (10). The lid (22) can also be opened to allow access to the inside of the container (10). When closed, the container (10) when buried in to the ground will protect the coffin (5) from any soil coming in contact with the coffin (5) in the immediate future.
Patent GB-2306746-A (GB)
Title: Slot machine
Inventor: SHIMIZU YUKIHARU
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a slot machine, in which patterns, numbers or the like on the decorative panel can be designed without restriction and can be illuminated with no fluctuation in brightness and no damage to the internal parts by the heat generation. An EL element (9 Figure 2)is adhered to the reverse side of the decorative panel 2 so as to illuminate the patterns 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e and 2f by using the EL element (9) as the backlight. The EL element (9) is made up of a luminescent layer (9c) and an insulating layer (9d) between a transparent electrode (9b) and a back electrode (9e).
Patent GB-964326-A (GB)
IPC: H01J29/92
Abstract: 964,326. Cathode-ray tubes. RANK-BUSH MURPHY Ltd. Sept. 28, 1961 [Sept. 28, 1960], No. 33326/60. Heading H1D. In a cathode-ray tube, a relatively high voltage connection to an electrode 3, Fig. 1, is led to a contact 17 coaxial with, but axially spaced and insulated from, an annular assembly of contacts 9 by a tubular extension 15 of the tube envelope. As shown, a lead 10 sheathed in glass tubing 11 connects anode 3 and conductive coating 12 to a spring member 16 which engages in a copper exhaust tube 17 sealed off at 18. The cathode-modulator assembly 4 is provided with L-shaped contact strips 9 having glass-coated portions sealed through the glass envelope. Alternatively, the L-shaped strips 9 may be replaced by glazed contact rings 25-28, Fig. 3, formed with internal and external connections, and sealed between glass envelope portions 21, 29, the high voltage anode again being connected to a copper exhaust tube 30. The tubular envelope extension 15, Fig. 1 or 39, Fig. 3, may be circumferentially flanged or corrugated to provide an extended leakage path. Suitable dimensions are given.
Patent GB-2311010-A (GB)
Title: Tetrahydropyridine derivatives as dopamine receptor subtype ligands
Inventor: MOORE KEVIN WILLIAM
IPC: C07D413/04
Filed: 1997-03-03
Abstract: A class of 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine derivatives, substituted in the 4-position by a fused bicyclic heteroaromatic moiety and in the 1-position by an optionally substituted benzyl moiety, are ligands for dopamine receptor subtypes within the body, in particular the D 4 subtype, and are therefore useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of the dopamine system, in particular schizophrenia or depression.
Patent GB-2315516-A (GB)
Title: Cable anchoring device
Inventor: WATANABE MITSUHIRO
IPC: F16C1/14
Filed: 1997-07-17
Abstract: A cable anchoring apparatus for detachably attaching a wire cable 1 to a movable member 3 comprises a cable head 2 fixed to the wire cable 1, a substantially semi-circular-shaped hook 4 formed in the movable member and engageable with the cable head 2, and a retainer 8 fixed on the movable member 3. The hook 4 has a first slit 6 and a space 5 for accommodating the cable head 2. The retainer 8 has an opening 11 overlapped with the space 5, a notch 44 for communicating the opening to an outside of the retainer 8, a pair of resilient claws 13, and a second slit 15 formed between the claws 13 and communicating with the notch 44. The gap of the notch 44 and the gap of the second slit 15 are substantially equal to the gap of the first slit 6. A path is formed between an edge 45 of the opening and the claws 13 and is narrower than the diameter of the cable head 2. The claws 13 extend away from the space 5.
Patent GB-2317830-A (GB)
Title: Laryngeal mask assembly
Inventor: NEAME SIMON
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: The assembly has a mask portion 13 formed by a flexible bag 16 enclosing a mount 15 attached to the patient end of a tube 1. The bag 16 is sealed to the mount 15 around an opening 22 at the patient end of the tube. The neck 23 of the bag 16 is sealed to the tube 1 rearwardly of an opening 5 from a inflation lumen 2 by which the bag can be inflated to form a cushion 30 on the forward surface of the mount 15. The mount 15 is curved rearwardly around its outer edge 20 and the bag 16 also inflates away from the rear surface of the mount to provide an expandable cushion 31 on the rear of the mount.