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Patent CH-542131-A (CH)
Title: High speed cross winding
Inventor: SCHIPPERS HEINZ DIPL ING
IPC: B65H54/28
Filed: 1971-08-12
Abstract: In the apparatus for cross winding rapidly rotating bobbins having two direction-changing elements, only the second rotary direction-changing element having a yarn guide groove in the vicinity of the end of the direction-changing path, the improvement whereby the first reciprocating direction changing element is guided during the advance ofthe yarn in the yarn guide groove of the second direction-changing element at the positions of change of direction of the path, by a smaller speed change and before and/or after these positions, the reciprocating motion is momentarily guided at a greater speed than that maintained in the middle part of the speed changing path, so that the length of the path of the first speed changing element is approximately equal to the length of the path between the yarn guide grooves.
Patent CH-514023-A (CH)
Title: Modifying keratin fibres
IPC: D06M15/564
Filed: 1963-10-15
Abstract: A process for reducing shrinkage and for setting the fibres in a structure containing keratin fibres (including blends with synthetic fibres) by reacting the fibres with a polyfunctional isocyanate cpd. contg. at least two isocyanate and/or isothiocyanate gps. and a linear long chain polymer having terminal OH gp. An all wool fabric is impregnated with C2HCl3 soln. of prepolymer (I) (2% pickup) and of "Quadrol" (0.01-0.35% pickup, dried and cured. To prepare I, 225 lbs. polypropylene-glycol (mol. wt. 2000) is dried by azeotropic distillation with toluene (II) under N2, the residual II removed in vacuo, 20.5 g. silicone resin ("Union Carbide L 45"), 408.6 g. distilled water and 32.175 lbs. MeC6H3 (NCO)2-2,4 (III) added, the heat of reaction stopping in 20 mins., the mixt. heated at 2 deg.C/min. to 146 deg.C (held 18 mins) and cooled at 2 deg.C/min to 100 deg.F, 60.75 lbs, III added, stirred 30 mins., 135.2 lbs. C2CHl3 added.
Patent EE-9600008-A (EE)
Inventor: MARKKU RANTONEN
IPC: F23K3/14
Filed: 1995-05-19
Abstract: The object of the invention is a grate (1) comprising stationary (6) and rotating (7) grate sections. The grate (1) is preferably fitted in a combustion chamber (2) of circular horizontal cross section. According to the invention, the stationary grate section (6) comprises at least two stationary grate frames (61, 62, 63, 64), and the rotating grate section (7) comprises at least one rotating grate frame (71, 72, 73), the grate frames being arranged in a concentric, stepped manner close to one another, partly overlapping one another, so that the innermost grate frame (61) is the uppermost with respect to the other grate frames. The number of grate frames is odd and they are arranged so that every second grate frame is a stationary one and every second one is a rotating grate frame (61, 71, 62, 72, 63, 73, 64). The innermost and outermost grate frames (61, 64) are stationary grate frames. The rotating grate frames (71, 72, 73) are installed eccentrically with respect to the stationary grate frames (61, 62, 63, 64), resulting in a lateral movement with respect to the stationary grate frames being combined with their rotating movement.
Patent GB-2359974-A (GB)
Title: Ozone layer replenishment methods
Inventor: KEITH HENRY HOWARD
IPC: A01G15/00
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: There are two methods disclosed. In the first ozone is replaced in the ozone layer either by direct release or by production within the ozone layer. In the second ozone destroying substances are removed from the ozone layer. Both methods can be carried out by a collection/delivery vehicle which may be an aircraft, an hot air balloon, an airship or a spacecraft. The use of UV radiation and electrodes for the production of ozone is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2347047-A (GB)
Title: Mapping function and method of transmitting signaling system 7 (SS7) telecommunications messages over data networks
Inventor: GLITHO ROCH
IPC: H04L12/64
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: A mapping function (31) and method for mapping a Signaling System 7 (SS7) telecommunication signaling message (30) from a Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) protocol layer (33) to an Internet Protocol (IP) protocol layer (32) in order to transmit the SS7 signaling message over a data network (53) from an origination node (51) to a destination node (52). The mapping function receives the SS7 signaling message from the SCCP protocol layer by sending and receiving Message Transfer Protocol (MTP) primitives from the mapping function to the SCCP protocol layer. The mapping function then maps the received SS7 signaling message into an IP message by mapping MTP primitives (43) into IP primitives (44), mapping the SS7 message address into an IP message address, and utilizing a user interface (34) to set IP protocol parameters that cannot be transferred by the SCCP protocol layer. The mapping function (31) then sends the mapped IP message to the IP protocol layer (32) by sending and receiving IP primitives from the mapping function to the IP protocol layer.
Patent GB-2365884-A (GB)
Title: A peg system for securing a tent or awning
Inventor: CHERRITT GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: E04H15/62
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: A peg system includes a number of strip sections (30) arranged end to end, preferably each section has male formation (11, Figure 1) at a first end and a female formation (13, Figure 1) at a second end so that the sections may interlock, a number of pegs (40) which, in use, pass through apertures (32) in the section, where each peg has a means, such as a hook (46), to receive a shock ring or tent tie. The sections may be in the form of L shaped corner pieces (Figure 4), and may include a recess (33) to receive the head (44) of the peg, when it is driven fully into the ground. Preferably the pegs are of cruciform cross section and the apertures are correspondingly shaped.
Patent GB-2373566-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing liquid
Inventor: FROST ROBERT CLIVE
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a cooled liquid comprises a cabinet (2) shaped to house a bottle or container (3) for storing a liquid to be cooled. The liquid is typically water in a container having walls of a light transmissive plastics material, such as blown polyethylene terephthalate. The container includes a tap (13), which may have a seal which is broken off before use. The seal is designed so that the tap is used once only. The cabinet includes a detachable lid (8) by which the containers are replaced. Two cooling plates (10 and 11) are set into the inner wall of the cabinet. The cooling plates are electrically powered via a plug connection (12). The same apparatus can be used to warm the liquid in the container by using the plates (10,11) as heating means eg by reversing the polarity through the plates. The cabinet (2) shields the container (3) from ambient light, thus prevention microbial growth within the container (3).
Patent GB-2355988-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of cyclopropylacetylene in a one-pot process using a diazo-keto-phos phonate
Inventor: BRANDS KAREL M J
IPC: C07C1/32
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: A one-pot process for the preparation of cyclopropaneacetylene (<B>5</B>), a key intermediate in the synthesis of the HIV transcriptase inhibitor DMP-266, wherein the ketophosphonate (<B>1</B>) is reacted with a diazo-transfer agent (<B>2</B>) in the presence of a first non-nucleophilic base in an aprotic solvent to generate a reaction mixture containing a 
-keto-  a  -diazophosphonate compound (<B>3</B>); and reacting this crude reaction product containing the 
-keto-  a  -diazophosphonate (<B>3</B>) with cyclopropane-carboxaldehyde (<B>4</B>) in the presence of a second non-nucleophilic base in an aprotic solvent to yield cyclopropaneacetylene (<B>5</B>); wherein R = C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>5</SB> alkyl; R<SB>1</SB> and R<SB>2</SB> are, independently, C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>6</SB> alkyl or aryl, wherein aryl is naphthyl or phenyl, unsubstituted or substituted with one or two groups selected from Cl, F, Br, I, - NO<SB>2</SB>, OH, CF<SB>3</SB>, -(C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>)-alkyl, -O-(C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>)-alkyl, -(C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>)-alkoxy, -S(O)<SB>X</SB>-(C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>)-alkyl, -N(R)<SB>2</SB>, -COOR and -CON(R)<SB>2</SB> wherein R is H, (C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>6</SB>)-alkyl, phenyl or (C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>)-alkylphenyl and X = 0, 1 or 2. The preferred ketophosphonate (<B>1</B>) is dimethyl 2-oxopropylphosphonate (R<SB>1</SB>, R<SB>2</SB> = CH<SB>3</SB>) and the preferred diazo-transfer agent (<B>2</B>) is azidotris(diethylamino)phosphonium bromide (R = CH<SB>3</SB>CH<SB>2</SB>-, X = Br).
Patent GB-2356087-A (GB)
Title: Wiring board where a soldered connection between a bus bar and an electrical component can be inspected
Inventor: SUZUKI MASATAKA
IPC: H01R43/02
Filed: 2000-10-19
Abstract: An electrical component connection structure comprises a wiring board 21 having a layer of insulating material 23 and a bus bar 24, an opening 21a in the insulating layer 23 of the wiring board 21 and a terminal 25 of an electrical component 22 to be mounted on the surface of the board 21. The bus bar 24 passes from the surface of the board 21 through the opening 21a to locate a connecting plate portion 24c at the rear surface of the board 23. The terminal 25 also passes through the opening 21a and is then soldered to bus bar 24. The connecting plate portion 24c acts to close the opening 21a on the rear face. With the connection portion 24c and terminal 25 joining on the back face, confirmation can be made that a secure solder join has been made.
Patent GB-2370098-A (GB)
Title: A pedal assembly having a progressively changing mechanical advantage or velocity ratio
Inventor: BAYLIS CHRISTOPHER STANFORD
IPC: B60T11/224
Filed: 2000-12-16
Abstract: An automotive braking system 10 comprises wheel brakes 12, a master cylinder assembly 18 and a pedal assembly 16 to actuate the master cylinder. The master cylinder comprises fast-fill and high pressure cylinder portions. The mechanical advantage or velocity ratio of the pedal assembly changes progressively throughout pedal travel so that in the first part of the movement its mechanical advantage is greater than in the second part of the movement. This is achieved by the moment arm of pivot point 38 of push rod 36 increasing as force is applied to the pedal 28 and is the opposite of what would be expected in a system which is not servo-assisted since the greatest force would be expected to be required in the second part of the movement when braking is occurring.
Patent GB-2358271-A (GB)
Title: Coin handling apparatus and method
Inventor: MARTIN DOUGLAS ALAN
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 1998-06-26
Abstract: A coin-handling apparatus comprises an input tray (16) for receiving coins of a plurality of denominations in random orientations, means for transporting coins from the input tray to a coin pickup device (54) having a hopper for receiving coins in a random orientation and a rail (56) for delivering coins at an exit region with said coins in a substantially coplanar attitude and in single file, a sensor (58), spaced from the exit region, for providing a signal indicative of a coin characteristic, and a motor for vibrating the hopper to assist in movement of sticky coins.
Patent GB-2362913-A (GB)
Title: U- or L-shaped bracket with fixing wings for mounting a frame in a wall aperture
Inventor: SHANNON MARTIN PATRICK
IPC: E05D7/00
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: A bracket 1 for mounting door or window frames 2 in a wall aperture comprises a portion 11 for engaging with the frame and, connected to its end(s), at least one transverse portion 10 for engaging with the wall. A fixing wing 15 for securing the bracket to the frame projects from at least one end of the frame engaging portion. In a preferred embodiment, the bracket is U-shaped, with two wall-engaging portions and two fixing wings. These wings may extend outwards beyond the wall 4. A sequential method of aligning the frame is claimed in which the frame is aligned with the plane of the wall, the bracket is attached to the wall, the position of the frame in the vertical plane perpendicular to the wall is adjusted and then the frame is fastened to the bracket. The bracket may be made from plastic or sheet metal, the latter allowing the fixing wings to be punched from the wall engaging portions.
Patent GB-2374971-A (GB)
Title: Self-service terminal with survey questions
Inventor: PIGGOT JAMES
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: A self-service terminal 12 for soliciting non-transaction responses from a user is described. The terminal 12 may be part of a network 10, such as an ATM network, and comprises: a user interface (27, Fig 2), means for identifying a user (33), means for accessing a database 34 storing question profile data, means for determining whether an identified user is to be presented with a question 38; and means for updating the database in response to a user's response to a question 38. A network of self-service terminals and a method of operating a self-service terminal are also described.
Patent GB-2363228-A (GB)
Title: Distributed digital rule processor for single system image on a clustered network and method
Inventor: HART EDWARD F
IPC: G06N5/04
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: A distributed digital rule processor to create a single system image (SSI) on a cluster of von Neumann processors. The rule processing engine has a group of digital rule nets each having their own local bindery (500) and local controllers (200) which are interconnected by a global bindery (400). Slave translators are interfaced to the global bindery (400) to receive rule calls from the rule nets and return statuses. A compiler maps the typical source code instructions into groups of rules which are stored in the rule nets' storage area (100). The rules contain groups of input variables and output variables. The output variables of a calling rule become the input and data for the called rule. Slave application processes on the von Neumann processors perform slave activities for the slave translators, as the rule nets are unable to manipulate data.
Patent GB-2380707-A (GB)
Title: Art cubes
Inventor: SLATTERY DENISE CLARE
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: The art cubes are made of coloured rigid materials such as card or plastic or of soft material such as fabric, with suitable fillings to provide shape. The standard cubes measure 6 inches (160mm) square but can vary slightly in size, depending upon the size of the location in which they are used, being artists' studios or art classrooms. To the background colour 5 of the material of the cube is added to each face of each cube another contrasting or complementary colour 6 so as to demonstrate the effect of light upon the background and contrasting colours and, in particular, the relationship of the various colours and surfaces of the materials, and the reflection of the colours of each cube when two or more cubes are placed in close proximity to each other. Such effects are not evident from study of artists' two dimensional colour wheels.
Patent GB-2374994-A (GB)
Title: Ring-shaped optical receiver
Inventor: TSENG CHI WANG
IPC: H04B10/114
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: An optical signal receiving device comprising a ring-shaped body, a control unit, an optoelectronic unit and a convex lens. The ring-shaped body has a receiving surface arranged on the outer surface thereof. The receiving surface has a first reflection surface and a second reflection surface on top surface and bottom surface thereof and parallel to each other. A bent block is formed on inner side of the ring-shaped body and a focusing surface is formed at distal end of the bent block. The control unit and the optoelectronic unit are arranged within the ring-shaped body and the convex lens is arranged atop the ring-shaped body. The light from top and lateral direction is guided by the convex lens and the ring-shaped body to the optoelectronic unit.
Patent GB-2363879-A (GB)
Title: Fieldbus upgradable apparatus and method
Inventor: KOSTADINOV VLADIMIR
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2000-05-30
Abstract: A method to modify control devices residing on a Fieldbus communications network, without interrupting the operation of the control devices. The control device updating may further be controlled and monitored by a remotely located host. The control device comprises at least two distinct memory areas wherein at least one memory area must be active, and at least one memory area must be inactive. Active memory areas provide the control device microprocessor operating system with executable instructions or data. The host downloads new executable instructions or data to inactivate memory areas, with associated data entry points, during unscheduled communications periods. Upon a full data transfer and proper verification of the new data, the host causes a selector device to activate the previously inactive memory area by directing the microprocessor to the entry points of the newly downloaded executable instructions or data. The memory activation must occur while the microprocessor is idle.
Patent GB-2382480-A (GB)
Title: A power amplifier with second harmonic predistortion
Inventor: TRINDER JULIAN RICHARD
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: The invention relates to arrangements intended to improve the linearity of power amplifiers, and especially to arrangements intended to reduce third-order intermodulation distortion in power amplifiers. It provides for linearisation of a power amplifier by second harmonic injection, without the need for either matched group-delay band pass filters or ultra-wideband signal paths, by utilizing vector modulators for two signal sets, one (the main signal) being confined to the fundamental region and the other, the secondary signal, being confined to the second harmonic region. The secondary signal is subjected to baseband processing and is scaled, relative to the primary signal, by a factor dependent upon the ratio of the power amplifier's third- and second-order polynomial coefficients. Preferably, the vector modulators are integrated, with their differential output ports connected together into a single differential load and high-speed digital dividers are also integrated to provide the local oscillator requirements of the vector modulators.
Patent GB-2373087-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensing means enabling voice control of a voice controlled apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS ANDREW
IPC: G10L15/22
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: Voice controlled apparatus 14 is enabled for voice control by a touch sensor 16 when touched by a user 10. A microphone 15 feeds a speech recognition unit 17 adapted to recognise a small vocabulary of command words associated with the apparatus. Upon a user 10 touching the touch sensor 16 the speech recognition unit is enabled to receive and interpret voice commands from the user. This enablement may only exist while the sensor is touched and may be extended for a short period after touching ceases. Speech recognition unit 17 may also remain enabled after the user ceases touching the sensor 16 if voice commands continue without breaks longer than a predetermined duration.
Patent GB-2375879-A (GB)
Title: Pyrochemical reprocessing method for spent nuclear fuel and induction heating system therefor
Inventor: HAYASHI HIROSHI
IPC: G21C19/48
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: This invention is provided for improvement of corrosion-resistant property of a crucible and for promotion of safety in a pyrochemical reprocessing method for the spent nuclear fuel. The spent nuclear fuel is dissolved in a molten salt placed in the crucible. In a pyrochemical reprocessing method, the nuclear fuel is deposited, and the crucible (2) is heated by induction heating. Cooling media (5, 6) are supplied to cool down, and a molten salt layer (7) is maintained by keeping balance between the heating and the cooling, and a solidified salt layer (8) is formed on inner wall surface of the crucible.
Patent GB-2379761-A (GB)
Title: System for updating software in an appliance
Inventor: BUSHEY ROBERT D
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an appliance configured for connection to a network and communication with a device connected to the network. In one embodiment, the appliance comprises a processing device configured to control operation of the appliance, memory including logic configured to receive software that facilitates communication between the appliance and the device from a software source, and network interface devices with which the appliance communicates with the software source. The appliance could particularly be an image capture device and the system can operate to download and install update software without user intervention or it can provide the user with the option of refusing the software. The system can also actively seek the software.
Patent GB-2385236-A (GB)
Title: Telephone answering machine with remote control/monitoring feature
Inventor: KUTTNER RICHARD
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A telecommunications system uses a telephone answering machine 2 to which a number of modem equipped apparatus 4 are connected by standard telephone wiring. A remote system can dial up the answering machine 2 which will then negotiate the connection parameters. The parameters of this single negotiation are forwarded to each relevant modem (16) either immediately or when it is addressed. Each apparatus 4 includes a modem (16), a storage device (18), a processor (20) and a power supply (22). Each modem (16) has an address indicator and can be addressed individually allowing the remote system to communicate with the apparatus 4.The remote system can therefore receive information from, or alternatively send instructions to each apparatus 4 in the telecommunications system via a single telephone line. The apparatus 4 may comprise a plurality of video cameras which may be used to remotely monitor a building.
Patent GB-2379311-A (GB)
Title: Railway switch assembly
Inventor: CLICK GARY
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A railway switch assembly comprises a switch machine, 104, a point end rod, 85, and a heel end rod 130 connected by an assist rod 156 & 158 wherein a basket 100 associated with the front end rod controls the throw of the switch and directly actuates movement of the assist rod. The point end and heel end rods are both located in respective hollow sleepers. The heel end rod is preferably associated with a rear basket to transfer the movement of the assist rod to the heel end rod. The assist rod may be connected to the front basket using a torsion arm wherein the arm is rigidly associated with the rod but may move within the basket assembly. In use the front basket is moved by the switch rod causing the assist rod to rotate thus moving the heel end rod.
Patent GB-2379022-A (GB)
Title: Method of error testing a sensor
Inventor: WIRTH PETER
IPC: B60W50/02
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A method of testing a sensor to detect faulty operation is carried out by intentional disturbance of the detection magnitude to be measured by the sensor and evaluation of the resulting sensor output, BB. The method comprises ascertaining, in a learning phase, the effects of the disturbance on the signal delivered by the sensor, and processing the signal BB so that the change in the sensor signal caused by the disturbance is eliminated. The processing is carried out during the testing of the sensor, and provides a cleaned signal AA representing the magnitude to be measured. The cleaned signal AA is available during continuous testing of the sensor. Sensor error may be determined from the disturbed sensor signal before processing BB, or after processing AA. Error determination from the cleaned signal may involve differentiation with respect to time.