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Patent GB-2236451-A (GB)
Title: Reproducing combined video and graphics images from a recording
Inventor: NOMURA SATORU
IPC: H04N5/93
Filed: 1990-07-03
Abstract: In reproducing a picture from a recording such as a videodisc which comprises both a video signal which may be according to different line scanning standards and a coded graphics information signal which is stored 55 and then read out for mixing with the video signal, the graphics image will be distorted for at least one of the scanning standards. Accordingly the scanning standard of the recorded signal is detected 17 and reading of the stored graphics signal is correspondingly adjusted to alleviate such distortion. The apparatus includes a first counter 11 controlled by the horizontal sync signal, and a second counter 12 controlled by a higher frequency clock 13. For the format having more lines the supply of horizontal sync to counter 14 is periodically halted for a time determined by the difference in the line standards, so that the same graphic code is repeatedly read from the memory 55 and so that the graphic image occupies more scan lines. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239284-A (GB)
Title: Slide and plug door or window
Inventor: IENAGA TATSUHIKO
IPC: E05D15/10
Filed: 1990-09-26
Abstract: A sliding door or window has a sliding door or window (B), which is positioned on the internal side of a fixed door or window (F) when open and which closes an open section (R) when closed, in a coplanar position. The sliding door is supported, with the aid of sliding door support pieces, by a pair of pulleys, which travel along the upper guide rails (19) so as to change the position of the sliding door in the direction of the pulleys. A bend space (30) is provided close to a door front edge of the upper guide rails. One end of the bend space communicates with a guide space which is provided between the guide rails (19), whereas the other end of the bend space is arranged on the external side of the guide space. The front edge side of the sliding door is supported, with the aid of arm pieces, by an upper guide member, which travels through these spaces so as to change the position of the sliding door in the direction of the upper guide member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248733-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for triggering a plurality of thyristor devices
Inventor: TSUI HUAI-CHOU
IPC: H02M1/08
Filed: 1990-10-08
Abstract: Apparatus for triggering a plurality of thyristor devices (91) includes a full-wave rectifier (1) having a sinusoidal pulse output (a), a Schmitt trigger (2) to generate a constant amplitude pulse signal (b) when the sinusoidal pulse output exceeds a triggering level, a clock pulse generator (4) to generate a predetermined number of clock pulses (d) within the duration of the constant amplitude pulse signal (6), and an address counter (5) to receive the clock pulses. The address counter (5) has a digital output (Q11 to Q0) corresponding to the number of clock pulses received. A read-only memory (6) has digital data stored therein and a plurality of address lines (A11 to Q0) to receive the digital output of the address counter (5) and a set of output data bits (D7 to D0) corresponding to the stored digital data which is accessed according to the digital output of the address counter (5). Each thyristor device (91) is triggered by one of the output data bits of the memory (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240519-A (GB)
Title: Multi-position retractable vehicle roof
Inventor: KLEIN GEORGE W
IPC: B60J7/057
Filed: 1990-12-12
Abstract: A multi-position hardtop roof (16) for a vehicle (10) which is retractable between a coupe position enclosing the passenger compartment (14) and a convertible position wherein the roof is stored within a rear deck of the vehicle is segmented into a front fixed panel (18) incorporating a windshield (20), an intermediate panel (22) and a rear panel (24). The intermediate panel of the roof is telescopically retractable onto the rear panel and both movable panels are thereafter retractable into the rear deck of the vehicle. From the coupe position, the intermediate roof segment can be tilted to a second venting position. Further retraction moves the intermediate segment rearwardly onto the rear roof segment to a targa position (Fig 3B). Finally, the roof segments may be fully retracted to the convertible position (Fig 4B). Two sets of piston/cylinder mechanisms (26, 28) control movement of the intermediate segment and the rear roof segment. The longitudinal retraction and the segmented construction of the roof facilitate retraction even while the vehicle is moving and minimizes the storage space required for the fully retracted roof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253007-A (GB)
Title: Stay arm assemblies
Inventor: RANKIN BRIAN
IPC: E05C17/32
Filed: 1991-02-25
Abstract: A stay arm assembly having an espagnolette fixing, such as may be used on doors or windows, has a stay arm (33, 34) fixed at two points to a frame and a window respectively, and at one of the points is provided an espagnolette fixing (23, 31). Restricted or unrestricted opening of a window, or locking of the window may be achieved, by providing an espagnolette fixing which is disengagable only when a window frame is in a closed position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250365-A (GB)
Title: Paging receiver
Inventor: UMETSU SHINJIRO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1991-05-30
Abstract: A paging receiver is capable of writing a paging code in an ID ROM 6 according to a received signal. When no data is present in the ID ROM, an ID ROM checking section 11 generates a no-data signal. A mode set code detecting section 10 generates a detection signal when it receives a predetermined mode set code. A switch 9 is turned on and off by the user of the paging receiver. The receiver allows received ID data to be written to the ID ROM 6 on condition that the switch is turned on with the no data signal and detection signal being generated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280902-A (GB)
Title: Polymer curing
Inventor: WEBER JAMES FREDERICK
IPC: C06B45/10
Filed: 1991-07-29
Abstract: A process for curing an energetic urethane system with the curative 2,2-bis(azidomethyl)-1,3-propane diisocyanate, and a method for producing said curative, is disclosed. The use of the named compound improves the polymer pot-life.
Patent GB-2262883-A (GB)
Title: A mattress
Inventor: JOHNSON ERROL PHILMORE
IPC: A47C21/06
Filed: 1992-01-03
Abstract: A mattress (2) comprises a liquid-absorbing filling material (4) and a cover (6) therefor; the cover (6) comprises a body portion (8) and a lid (10), the body portion (8) being such that it comprises a base (12), upstanding sides (14) and a waterproof interior (16), the lid (10) being such that it is made of a soft material which is pleasant to lie on and which is not waterproof so that urine from a person urinating on the mattress (2) is able to pass through the lid (10) and into the filling material (4), and the lid (10) being openable and closeable about the body portion (8) in order to enable removal of the filling material (4) from the cover (6) whereby the filling material (4) and the cover (6) can independently be treated for refuse and can independently be rejected for further use and replaced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269083-A (GB)
Title: A method for preparing a white meat food product
Inventor: CAHILL DAVID
IPC: A23L13/50
Filed: 1992-09-02
Abstract: A block of frozen chicken meat is tempered and formed into flakes 30 in a flaking step 4 and then mixed with flaked chicken skin, water, salt, phosphate and protein in a mincer mixer step 5. The mixed material is then formed in step 6 into desired shape and a first batter coating is applied in step 8. In step 10 the meat pieces with batter coating are coated with crumb. Excess crumb is removed in step 11 prior to delivery to a conveyor 12 and further excess crumb is removed in a second stage 13 at the inlet end of the conveyor 12 and in step 14 at the discharge end of the conveyor. The meat pieces are then flash fried and because substantially all excess crumb is removed the process may be operated substantially continuously. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272312-A (GB)
Title: Collaborative working in a network.
Inventor: ALDRED BARRY KEITH
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 1992-11-10
Abstract: A programmable workstation for collaborative working in a network comprises a conventional operating system and a network control program layer. Additionally, the workstation includes a collaborative application support subsystem for interfacing with application programs. The subsystem is responsive to predetermined application program calls to create a logical network model of a collaborative environment. The model comprises sharing sets of application programs, which share data and resources across nodes and logical dedicated data channels connecting members of the sharing set. The subsystem cooperates with the network layer to establish the physical links necessary to implement the model in a physical network, transparently to the application program. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272577-A (GB)
Title: Multipath suppression antenna system for navigation
Inventor: JOHANNESSEN ROLF
IPC: H01Q21/29
Filed: 1992-11-11
Abstract: An antenna system for an instrument landing system comprising first and second linear antenna arrays arranged in an 'X' formation in a substantially vertical plane and means for scanning corresponding elements of the arrays simultaneously. At least two element pairs can then be used for both elevation and azimuth calculations so as to suppress the effects of multipath. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263244-A (GB)
Title: Can surface treatment process and apparatus
Inventor: YOSHIMURA TAKAYUKI
IPC: B05B13/06
Filed: 1992-12-02
Abstract: Can bodies arranged on a conveyor belt and to be spray-treated from upwardly, downwardly and sidewardly directions are urged downwardly and prevented from floating off of the conveyor belt by the downwardly directed sprays having a higher fluid pressure relative to the upwardly directed sprays. The invention also comprises an apparatus for surface treatment of can-bodies comprising a tunnel accommodating a series of pre-wash, treatment and post-wash zones, an endless conveyor belt of an open rod work construction for carrying thereon inverted trimmed can bodies to be treated and travelling through said zones, and a plurality of upper and lower nozzles for respectively directing sprays of treatment liquid upwardly from beneath and downwardly from above the upper flight of said conveyor belt against the inner and outer surfaces of can bodies to be treated, and a plurality of fan-shaped flat type side spray nozzles for directing sprays of treatment liquid towards the centers of said can feeding sections, said conveyor belt having a plurality of partitions outwardly projecting from the outer surface of the endless conveyor belt and extending in the direction of travel thereof to form a plurality of can feeding sections to receive can bodies to be treated, each section having a width slightly greater than the diameter of the can bodies, said upper nozzles being full-cone or pyramid type spray nozzles, said lower nozzles being full-cone, pyramid or fan-shaped flat type spray nozzles, and the upper and lower spray nozzles being arranged in a plurality of pairs, paired upper and lower nozzles being coaxially aligned with each other, and said side spray nozzles being arranged in a plurality of pairs along each can feeding section, paired side spray nozzles being disposed at transversely symmetrical positions with respect to the center of the can feeding section and spaced apart from each other by a distance equal to or greater than the diameter of can bodies.
Patent GB-2263649-A (GB)
Title: Fluid inductor
Inventor: SHORT DAVID RICHARD MARTIN
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 1993-01-28
Abstract: An inductor for drawing one fluid into another (e.g. air into fish-pond water) comprises an insert (12) located in a duct (10) to define narrowing (15, 16) and widening (19, 20) passages on either side. The first fluid, e.g. water, flows along these passages and draws the second fluid, e.g. air, into it via egress holes (24). A valve (25) can be moved in the duct to vary the size of the narrowing passages (15, 16). The various passages may be varied by adjusting the insert width (figs 7, 9, 12, not shown), by cutting away tips (fig 5, not shown) of the insert, or by squeezing the duct wall. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278099-A (GB)
Title: Attachment for the tines of a fork lift truck to enable it to transport large elongate objects
Inventor: LAWRENCE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B66F9/18
Filed: 1993-05-17
Abstract: A device for assisting in the transportation and manoeuvering of large elongate members includes a frame 1 adapted to be secured to the tines of a fork lift truck, and having a load supporting part for supporting the members which, when the device is secured to the tines lies laterally beyond the tines, the load supporting part including roller means 7 which support the load and facilitate loading of said elongate member in the support, and lateral guide roller means 8, 9 to restrain movement of the elongate member 12 laterally of the roller means 7. The tines are engaged in fittings 2, 3 and can enter the fittings from either side so that the load supporting part can be positioned on either side of the truck. The device can be used for erecting frame sections of racking systems, manoeuvering the sections from a horizontal to a vertical orientation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267075-A (GB)
Title: Guide for binding material
Inventor: FISCHER CHARLES
IPC: B65B13/06
Filed: 1993-05-17
Abstract: Band guiding apparatus for wrapping a band around a package includes, at the inside of a supporting frame (16, 17), two U-shaped flaps (21, 22) urged by means of an elastomeric element (23) against an abutment (18) whereby upon a pulling effect acting on the band located in a channel (26), the flaps yield sideways and release the band such that it can place itself around and contact a package. The elastomeric element (23) may comprise a series of sections and is disposed between the flaps (21, 22) and against the outer circumference of the abutment (18). The abutment may comprise several sections mounted on the frame (16, 17) by supporting bolts (19) and spacers, the spacers being exchangeable to adjust the height of the channel (26). Pressurised air may be supplied to inflate a member (32) acting on the outer surface of legs of the flaps (21, 22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269412-A (GB)
Title: Well screen assemblies and methods of making well screen assemblies
Inventor: LOWRY WILLIAM MICHAEL
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 1993-07-15
Abstract: Multiple sintered metal sand screen sections (S1, S2,...) are mechanically coupled to a perforated screen mandrel (44) in an arrangement which is capable of sustaining normal bending loads associated with run-in in highly deviated and horizontal well bores, without breaking the mechanical connections or otherwise damaging or impairing the structural integrity of the sintered metal screen sections. The multiple screen sections are held under compression by end collars (64, 66). Adjacent screen sections are separated by spacing rings (58) and by resilient seal rings (60, 62) which seal the union between adjacent end portions of the screen sections. The end collars are welded directly onto the screen mandrel, with the screen sections being stabilized about the perforated mandrel by longitudinal compression loading, so that it is not necessary to form a weld joint on the sintered metal material. Bending stress which would otherwise be imposed on the screen sections is relieved by flexure of the seal rings. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283209-A (GB)
Title: Security strap
Inventor: DICKINSON ROBERT DENNIS
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 1993-08-12
Abstract: The security strap has a non-removable coated personal identification label, the purpose of which is to show instantly that items, i.e. luggage, cartons, parcels or similar, have not been tampered with during transit from one destination to another thus giving instant assurance to a collector that nothing could have been taken or added during the time in which the item was not in the presence of the owner or their legal representative. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-932615-A (GB)
IPC: E03C1/04
Abstract: 932,615. Sink supply fittings. JAMES BARWELL Ltd. Nov. 17, 1960 [Nov. 17, 1959], No. 38865/59. Class 26. [Also in Group XXIX] A mixing unit in which hot and cold water passages in a body 10 and an outlet member 12 are each provided with a control tap (not shown) has a spray delivery device 11 and a valve 34 whereby water in one of the passages in the body may be delivered either through the outlet member or through the spray delivery device which also serves to actuate the valve. When the latter is in the position shown hot water flows from a chamber 19 in the body through a tube 25 which is separated from an outer tube 24 of the member 12 by a corrugated metal strip, the space between the tubes thus forming a passage for the delivery of cold water from a chamber 18. Downward deflection of the device 11 causes it to pivot about a spherical portion 38 and to lift the valve 34 into engagement with the lower end of the tube 25 so that the hot water is bypassed to the device 11 through a passage 28 a radial passage (not shown) in the portion 38, and an axial passage in a part 40. A part 45 may be made from a resilient and heat insulating material, such as a plastic, while the portion 38 is held between a ring or nylon or other anti-friction material and an adjustable nut 46. The valve 34 may be of rubber or of nylon and may also be of conical shape. Other parts of the valve may be of brass. Specification 907,541 is referred to.
Patent GB-2273775-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for petroleum and gas exploration
Inventor: ANDERSON ROGER N
IPC: G01V9/00
Filed: 1992-07-27
Abstract: In the exploration for petroleum or natural gas, drilling targets are identified by locating local maxima of horizontal gradient in the top-of-geopressure surface of a region of exploration. The probability of finding hydrocarbon deposits is significantly improved where the drilling targets are local maxima of the horizontal gradient in the top-of-geopressure surface which coincide with local maxima of subsurface heat flow in the region of exploration, particularly where the local maxima in the horizontal gradient of the top-of-geopressure surface is concentrated across major fault offsets and are parallel to the predominant strike directions of the faults. The top-of-geopressure surface may be remotely sensed by performing complex trace analysis on reflection seismic traces gathered for the region of exploration to drive corresponding reflection strength attribute traces. The corresponding reflection strength traces are first smoothed and then subject to further complex trace analysis to derive the envelope amplitudes of the smoothed reflection strength traces, which are referred to as second reflection strength traces. The second reflection strength traces are then analyzed to locate an uppermost distinct subsurface boundary between high and low amplitude components thereof. Such a distinct boundary is then identified as the top-of-geopressure surface for the region of exploration. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287772-A (GB)
Title: Gate valve stem sealing arrangement
Inventor: COUGHLIN RAYMOND GEORGE
IPC: F16K41/02
Filed: 1994-03-10
Abstract: A sealing arrangement for the stem of a gate valve comprises a packing having carbon braided wiper rings 2, 4 and graphite formed sealing rings 3. A load is applied to the packing by a disc-spring arrangement 2, 4. The rings of the packing may have different densities. The rings may be formed by pressing in a die using a hydraulic press. Tests on such a sealing arrangement in a valve rated at 150 psi (1.0MPa) and pressurised to 1800 psi (12.4MPa) did not show any leakage. The sealing arrangement is suitable for valves used in paper mills, ships, oil refineries and steam generators. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287840-A (GB)
Title: Electrical contact members
Inventor: BINSTEAD PAUL
IPC: H01R13/24
Filed: 1994-03-19
Abstract: A contact member comprises a sleeve 8 which houses a plunger 9. A screw 10 retains a biassing spring 11 which holds the plunger 9 normally in an outwardly projecting position. A stop pin 12 on the plunger 9 limits the outward movement of the plunger by engagement with the end of the groove 1 formed in the side wall of the sleeve 8. There are grooves of differing lengths on the sides of the sleeve 8 so that the plunger can be located within the sleeve 8 in either of two attitudes such that the maximum extent of the projection of the plunger 9 is variable. The end of the plunger 9 has a flattened face 17, with chamfering 18 at the edges. The sleeve 8 is set into a shelf edge, limited by the flanged end 14 such that when the shelf is lowered into position the plunger 9 of the contact member will bear against a contact strip so that a very firm electrical contact on to the contact strip 21 is achieved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288200-A (GB)
Title: Anti-ram raiding device
Inventor: STEPHENS DEREK SYDNEY
IPC: E06B9/11
Filed: 1994-04-05
Abstract: An anti-ram raiding device has deterrent bar 1 which has rollers at each end and is movable between columns 2 and is counterbalanced sufficiently to allow the bar 1 to move with minimal effort. The bar is arranged to move in conjunction with a shutter either manually or automatically and can be locked into position by pins. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277424-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring a received signal
Inventor: HORI TSUGUO
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 1994-04-19
Abstract: The apparatus comprises means 105 for mixing the incoming signal with a local signal to detect the electric field strength of the received signal. A local oscillator 220 provides a local signal to the mixer 105 through a phase-locked loop 121 - 125 when receiving a first selection signal, and when receiving a second signal, provides a local signal having a frequency which varies in accordance with a prescribed voltage change. A controller 211 provies the first selection signal to the local oscillator when a normal measurement of the electric field is to be effected and the second selection signal when a rapid measurement of the electric field is required, e.g. for determining when a handoff is needed in a mobile telephone system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285585-A (GB)
Title: Golf club with dished bottom surfaces
Inventor: SCHMIDT GLENN H
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1994-10-26
Abstract: A golf club head for a putter comprising a body (16) having toe (32) and heel (30) portions, a front wall defining a ball-striking face (28), and top (24) and bottom (22) walls, the bottom wall having a medial ridge (60), and two dished shallow recesses (162, 164), one recess (164) between the ridge (60) and the heel portion (30), and the other recess (162) between the ridge (60) and the toe portion (32), the recesses everywhere spaced rearwardly from the front wall (28), the one recess (164) having an arcuate peripheral edge generally convex toward the heel portion (30), and the other recess (162) having an arcuate peripheral edge generally convex toward the toe portion (32), the recesses (162, 164) being located in substantially mirror imaged positions with respect to a forwardly extending vertical plane bisecting the ridge (60). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286862-A (GB)
Title: Torque transfer control method controls clutch torque in dependence on a drive torque
Inventor: SALECKER MICHAEL
IPC: F16H61/12
Filed: 1995-02-21
Abstract: A method and device for controlling a torque transfer system with or without load distribution such as a torque converter, particularly for motor vehicles, wherein the clutch torque capacity from a drive side to an output side of the torque transfer system is used as the control value. This control value is calculated and/or determined in dependence on a drive torque, i.e. a torque measurement in the drivetrain. The method and device is particularly used in controlling a torque converter lockup clutch or a main clutch. Also disclosed are claims relating to a control method in which the torque capacity is used as a control value to give a predetermined tolerance about a certain slip limit; a torque transfer system including a gearbox, a clutch and a setting member; and a control method using torque matching. <IMAGE>