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Patent GB-2278256-A (GB)
Title: Analog retry
Inventor: DAHLIN JAN ERIK AAKE ST
IPC: H04W52/38
Filed: 1993-11-23
Abstract: In a cellular mobile system having analog and digital traffic channels, and including a plurality of base stations and a plurality of mobile stations, at least one of the mobile stations being capable of using analog traffic channels and digital traffic channels, a method for reducing disturbance in the system comprising assigning analog traffic channels to the mobile stations based on predetermined criteria based on power. An apparatus is also disclosed for reducing disturbance in a cellular mobile system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284274-A (GB)
Title: Integrated optics polarisation state converter
Inventor: THOMPSON GEORGE HORACE BROOKE
IPC: G02B6/14
Filed: 1994-08-04
Abstract: An integrated optics polarisation state converter comprises optically in series a TM0 to TM1 mode converter 30c - 24a that is substantially transparent to TE0 or a TE0 to TE1 mode converter that is transparent to TM0 oriented such that zero order optical power converted by it into first order is launched into a concatenation of total internal reflectors (34a, 34b, 34c and 34d). Optionally a second such converter 24b - 30a follows the concatenation in series. Each converter may comprise a tandem arrangement of a TE0/TM0 polarisation beam splitter coupler and a mismatched, 3dB maximum, beam splitting coupler in the form of a modified layer-type waveguide (Figs. 2, 4). The reflectors are wells in a guiding layer. An electrically controllable variable livefringence element 36a - 36c may be included between each pair of total internal reflectors 34a - 34d. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282152-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for removing fibre flocks from textile fibre bales
Inventor: TRUETZSCHLER HANS
IPC: D01G7/14
Filed: 1994-09-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing fibre flocks from textile fibre bales 3, (e.g. cotton, synthetic fibres) comprises a take-off member 4 that can be lowered onto the fibre bales and move to and fro over the bales and release the fibre flocks from the bale surface and transfer them to a flock transporting means 8, 9, wherein the speed of longitudinal movement of take-off member 4 is altered in dependence on the bale height. In that manner a more uniform production quantity of fibre flocks having a more uniform flock size is obtainable. The member 4 is mounted on a vertically movable tower 2 itself mounted on a car 23 movable along rails 12a, 12b. The vertical displacement of member 4 and the longitudinal movement of car 23 by motor 13 are coordinated with one another by a control 21 and control lines 22. The vertical position is determined by a shaft encoder 25. The bales can be identified as having upper I, middle II and lower III zones while the speed and displacement may be decreased in zone I, remain constant in zone II and increased in zone III. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283879-A (GB)
Title: High-speed digital subscriber lines
Inventor: CHALMERS DAVID CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04L5/02
Filed: 1994-10-28
Abstract: A communications system employs a high-speed digital link with discrete multiple tone (DMT) the outward paths from a central transmitter/receiver to further transmitter/receivers receiving signals therefrom using one set of carrier frequency channels and the return signal paths using a different set of carrier frequency channels. In one form the central transmitter/receiver is an exchange and the further transmitter/receivers are subscribers connected to the exchange. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291867-A (GB)
Title: Nested cup dispenser
Inventor: LOTSPEICH JOSEPH A
IPC: B65G59/10
Filed: 1995-06-15
Abstract: Cups CL are disposed within an opening formed through an annular housing 140 and a group of cam assemblies eg 200 project inward from the housing to support and selectively dispense the cups. As well as rotating, the cam assemblies move in an arc 168 and pivot relative to the housing and thereby remain satisfactorily aligned relative to the center of the opening over a wide range of under-rim cup diameters. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306795-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for washing energised insulators
Inventor: OHATA YOSUAKI
IPC: B05B1/14
Filed: 1995-07-06
Abstract: Energised insulators e.g. in a switchyard, are washed using a plurality of convergent nozzles. The convergent nozzles may have an inlet :outlet port ratio in the range 1.5:1 to 5:1 (Figure 1); a smooth convex inner surface between the inlet and outlet (Figures 2 and 3); or a straightening vane in the inlet (Figure 4). A plurality of nozzles in one manifold may be used (Figure 5). The convergent nozzles give high jet speeds leading to increased scattering of water as it strikes the insulators thus the amount of water flowing down the insulators and carrying contaminants is decreased and hence the chance of flashover is decreased.
Patent GB-2305901-A (GB)
Title: Money handling system
Inventor: HENDERSON FRASER
IPC: B65G51/04
Filed: 1995-10-06
Abstract: A money handling system comprising a tube conveyor system (14) for conveying carriers between money sources (11) and a secure, money storage area (16), and including a sending station (12) including means for reading a unique identification code of a carrier inserted at the sending station and for sending to a control system (13) a signal indicative of dispatch of that carrier from that sending station, the conveyor further including a receiving station (15) having means for extracting the content of a carrier, means (17) at the receiving station for reading the identification of the carrier and for transmitting to said control system a signal indicative of receipt of that, carrier at the receiving station, the system further including a sorting and counting mechanism (18), positioned within said secure storage area, into which the content of said carrier is deposited, and sorting the carrier content and producing at least a total of the value of the money deposited therein.
Patent GB-2297176-A (GB)
Title: Method for adapting warming-up enrichment
Inventor: KLEIN RALF
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 1996-01-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for metering fuel in the warming-up mode of an internal combustion engine, with  a lambda control and means for detecting a variable which is suitable for distinguishing warming-up mode and normal mode, the quantity of fuel which is to be metered being increased in the warming-up mode in comparison with the normal mode by means of a predetermined correction factor FWL which is dependent at least on the aforesaid variable, and, when the lambda control is activated, a measure of the mean deviation of the actual lambda value from a desired value being formed, and the aforesaid correction factor being increased if the mean actual lambda value is greater than the desired value and being reduced if the mean actual lambda value is smaller than the desired value.
Patent GB-2295416-A (GB)
Title: Concrete building frame construction apparatus
Inventor: FRANKLIN JAMES WESLEY
IPC: E04G11/48
Filed: 1994-08-26
Abstract: Apparatus for "top-down" construction technique is described. Deck formwork assemblies for each structural concrete slab are lowered and supported from the level above the same. In the preferred arrangement the deck formwork assemblies for each structural slab are supported by the concrete slab itself above the proposed location of the new structural slab. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2310051-A (GB)
Title: Aligning the condensing lens and eyepiece of a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope
Inventor: DAMATO BERTIL
IPC: A61B3/13
Filed: 1996-02-06
Abstract: A hollow body 3 of a binocular ophthalmoscope holds the condensing lens 1 and eyepiece or eyepieces 2 in alignment. The hollow body 3 may also house a light source (4, fig 5) which is placed as near as possible to the examiners visual axis and may be reflected into the patients eye by a tiltable mirror (not shown). The light source (4, fig 5) can be controlled by a switch 5 and a rheostat 6. The condensing lens 1 may be attached to the body 3 at two points and have a protruding lever 8 so that it may be tilted. The body 3 may be variable in length in a telescopic fashion. The ophthalmoscope may have a beamsplitter (not shown) so that a second observer may examiner the patient's eye simultaneously.
Patent GB-2313656-A (GB)
Title: Bolt head conversion
Inventor: WHITSEY CRAIG MONTGOMERY
IPC: F41A3/12
Filed: 1996-05-31
Abstract: A bolt head conversion allows rimless cartridges to be used instead of rimmed cartridges. The bolt head has a recessed cartridge face so that the base of the cartridge is retained within the head of the bolt. The extractor is a sliding plate shaped at the end to match the cartridge rebated rim so as to grip the cartridge rim under tension on the opening and withdrawal of the bolt. The ejector is a plunger spring loaded in the bolt face and when the bolt is withdrawn and the cartridge has cleared the barrel, the force of the spring plunger pushes the cartridge away from the bolt and ejection is accomplished.
Patent GB-2307657-A (GB)
Title: Edge tool grinding stone
Inventor: SHIROYAMA HIDEMI
IPC: B24D15/06
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: The edged tool grinding stone is formed such that fine powder of an abrasive material is provided on a grinding surface of a natural grinding stone or of an artificial grinding stone such as a ceramic grinding stone, vitrified grinding stone, silicate grinding stone, rubber grinding stone, resinoid grinding stone, shellac grinding stone and metal bond grinding stone to be able to grind an edged tool by the grinding stone via water and the abrasive fine powder. The abrasive fine powder is preferably to be emery which is fine powder of garnet, emery which is powder of a blend of corundum, magnetite and quartz or fine powder of ceramics. As grinding progresses the powder becomes finer hence functioning as a range of grinding stone grades from rough to finish.
Patent GB-2321040-A (GB)
Title: End cap for a group of pipes
Inventor: HYNES JAMES FRANCIS
IPC: F16L57/00
Filed: 1997-01-09
Abstract: There is disclosed a tray (14) arranged to cover the ends of a plurality of pipe sections (10) mounted together for storage and/or transport, the internal corners (24) of the tray (14) being shaped so as to be a complementary fit with the pipes (10) (or their individual protectors (12)) which are at the corners of the stack. The tray may be a plastics moulding of rectangular shape with rounded corners (24).
Patent GB-2322476-A (GB)
Title: Pushbuttons
Inventor: DEWHURST ALAN
IPC: H01H13/52
Filed: 1997-02-17
Abstract: A pushbutton 10 has a tubular body 20 which receives, for reciprocating movement therein, a pushbutton member 22. The body 20 is engaged with a base part 30 which is substantially U-shaped in cross section and carries a platform (36, Fig 6a) defining a planar support surface (38). The platform (36) carries at least two upstanding projections (40). A printed circuit board 42 carrying a switch mechanism is supported on the base part 30 by the projections (40) which pass through holes in the circuit board. The pushbutton member 22 is resiliently biased by one or more springs 62 which are located by the projections (40). One of the tubular body 20 and the base part 30 carries guide and engagement means (24, Fig 3) for engaging and guiding the pushbutton member 22.
Patent GB-2323796-A (GB)
Title: Chess-type game
Inventor: OLIVER STANLEY
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: A chess variant is characterised by the following features: a) the board is an 8 by 14 array with a central narrow playing portion, b) there is provided a new piece whose manner of movement is along the d-file or e-file without deviation and which captures an opposing man by mere juxtaposition (termed radioactive pawns) c) the initial array comprises a standard chess back rank and a front rank comprising two pawns, two bishops, two knights and two "radio-active pawns. In playing the game after the initial white move, the black player has two moves in series.
Patent GB-2312810-A (GB)
Title: Multi-media conference
Inventor: ELWELL JOHN ROBERT
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: A multi-party communication in a telecommunications network, sometimes termed a conference call, is set up between a plurality of parties in different locations using a signalling protocol which is independent of the bearer connections between those parties. The bearer connections carry various media (e.g. audio, video, data) between the parties, who individually may have access to some or all of the total set of media in use in the conference call, and each medium may utilise a different topography of bearer connections. By providing for the conference call a signalling protocol which is independent of bearer connections and of the signalling protocols used to establish those connections, the conference call can be established, controlled and finally terminated in a manner that is independent of the topology of any of the media involved.
Patent GB-2314587-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid activated elevator car door lock
Inventor: CHEVILLIARD MARC FREDERIC
IPC: E05B47/02
Filed: 1997-06-27
Abstract: A car door lock for locking an elevator car door when the elevator car is in transit and/or outside the door zone includes a solenoid 60 activated lever 40 that pushes a lock arm 12 to open. The solenoid is activated in two phases to reduce associated noise. The car door lock includes an operator switch 70 which signals the door controller that the door lock is opened and the elevator car door is free to be opened. The car door also includes a safety switch 76 which signals the door controller that the elevator car door lock is closed.
Patent GB-2316771-A (GB)
Title: Microcomputer controlled motor with back-up control circuit
Inventor: KAWARAZAKI YOSHIHARU
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: A control circuit outputs a first signal at a predetermined period in the case of being in a normal state and in the case of not being in a normal state, stops the output of the first signal at the predetermined period and outputs a third signal for controlling a motor on the basis of a second signal at a time when a switch SW is operated. In the case that the control circuit is not in a normal state, the first signal is not output at the predetermined period, a fifth signal is output from an output circuit and the second signal passes through a second gate circuit. Then, a drive circuit drives the motor by the second signal passing through the second gate circuit.
Patent GB-2329582-A (GB)
Title: Powder puff
Inventor: MICHEL AUBREY JONATHAN
IPC: A45D33/34
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: A powder puff has a foam disc 1 with a protective disc 4 removably attached thereto to prevent contact of the powder puff with powder in a powder compact until removal of the protective disc. Preferably, the protective disc is of plastics material, and may carry printed matter, eg a logo (6) or trade mark and printed matter (7).
Patent GB-2337913-A (GB)
Title: Scarifying rotary lawn mower.
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN
IPC: A01D42/04
Filed: 1998-06-01
Abstract: A rotary lawn mower is provided with scarifying spikes or prongs mounted on the cutting blade of the lawn mower. These scarifying spikes or prongs may either be attached temporarily (Fig. 6) or permanently (Fig. 3). If the spikes or prongs are temporarily mounted to the cutting blade this may be achieved using pairs of plates which are clamped to opposite ends of the blade, the lowermost of each pair of plates comprising the spike or prong.
Patent GB-2339121-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for generating a session key to encrypt or decrypt messages
Inventor: HAWTHORNE WILLIAM MCMULLAN
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 1998-06-30
Abstract: An apparatus, arranged to encrypt or decrypt messages, is arranged to generate a session key of a variable selected number of characters and to distribute these characters in sequence into a predetermined number of groups to form a corresponding number of primitives: these primitives are used, in accordance with a predetermined algorithm, to form a cypher key stream the characters of which are used in sequence to encrypt or decrypt successive characters (or elements) of a message.
Patent GB-2334118-A (GB)
Title: Delayed execution of conditional instructions
Inventor: YOSHIDA TOYOHIKO
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 1998-09-04
Abstract: A pipelined data processor is described in which the time, t7, of judging whether conditions for executing a conditional instruction have been met can be delayed by a variable amount from the time, t2, of decoding of the instruction. This allows instructions to be scheduled freely so that e.g. a branch instruction, 101, can be positioned ahead of another instruction, 131, whose outcome determines those conditions. The instruction format includes a condition field and fields for specifying, directly or indirectly, program counter values which determine when the conditions are to be judged and when, if the conditions are met, the instruction is to be executed. Decoded values from these fields are held in registers accessed by the instruction execution unit.
Patent GB-2344603-A (GB)
Title: Fencing post
Inventor: BOOTH ANTHONY JOSEPH
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 1998-12-12
Abstract: A fencing post (10) comprises two extruded plastics material outer members (12) which are joined together by a double 'L' steel section member (14) to define two slots (16, 18) adapted to receive the ends of each one of a pair of fencing panels (not shown).
Patent GB-2331259-A (GB)
Title: Base for chain-guiding shoe
Inventor: KUMAKURA ATSUSHI
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A base 1 for a chain-guiding shoe, the base comprising a base plate formed integrally with a mounting seat 3, 4 which is bent about a bend line at an edge of the base plate; wherein substantially semi-circular or U-shaped relief portions 9 extend towards one another into the opposite edges of the mounting seat substantially in alignment with the bend line.
Patent GB-2346727-A (GB)
Title: Cable loop alarm system
Inventor: GREGORY MARTIN RAYMOND
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1999-02-15
Abstract: The loop alarm system has a sensor cable 107 with two parallel signal-conducting elements in a single envelope the two ends of which elements are adjacent and connected eg by plug 108 to a detector unit 100. The free end 109 of the sensor cable is adapted to be attached physically to a secure point 110. The conducting elements may be electrically conducting or optical fibres. The free end of the cable may be connected to a mounting board for a marine outboard engine (Fig. 5). When attached to the mounting board, the engine forms part of the electrical circuit provided by the cable. Removal of the engine interrupts the circuit so as to activate the alarm.
Patent GB-2348037-A (GB)
Title: Display set for spectacles
Inventor: HOCKNEY JOHN
IPC: G09F5/00
Filed: 1999-03-13
Abstract: A point of sale set for spectacles comprises either at least two different front pieces and a pair of temple pieces, or at least two different pairs of temple pieces and a front piece, the front pieces and temple pieces being adapted to connect via permanent securing means and also by temporary quick securing and release means so as to enable temporary demonstration of the spectacles, and a display set having drawers containing such pieces.
Patent GB-2349012-A (GB)
Title: Data recording apparatus
Inventor: KNOTT JOHN
IPC: G11B33/12
Filed: 1999-04-17
Abstract: Data recording apparatus including the plurality of removable hard disk drives (3) for recording data thereon, at least two of said drives (3) being located on a removable carrier (2) which facilitates the insertion and removal thereof from the apparatus, a zero insertion force connector (4, 6) which provides electrical connections between the drives (3) on the carrier (2) and the apparatus, a switch (22) for connecting and disconnecting power to the disc drives (3) on the carrier (2), and interlock (12) for preventing the zero insertion force connector (4, 6) being connected or disconnected without the switch (22) having first been operated to disconnect power from the disc drives (3).
Patent GB-2340462-A (GB)
Title: Separable cord connecting structure for a parachute
Inventor: SATO HIROMICHI
IPC: B64D17/62
Filed: 1999-04-16
Abstract: A separable cord connection structure of a parachute, includes a separable cord 11 for anchoring to an aeroplane directly or via a static line, a main line 13 unreleasably fastened to the canopy top of the parachute, and connected via line 131 to a deployment bag 5 for receiving said parachute or the canopy thereof in a packed condition. The separable cord 11 defines two loops 112, 113, and two further intersecting coupling loops 141, 142 are formed across an upper end of the deployment bag. A rigid pin 12 passes through the loops 112, 113 and between the loops 141, 142 and also through a guide ring 114. One end of the pin 12 is temporarily fastened to the separable cord 11, by a hand tack 16, and the other end is connected to the main line 13. This structure avoids the loops 141, 142,112, 113 and the main line 13 getting entangled.
Patent GB-2354270-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable orifice valve
Inventor: LEMBCKE JEFFREY J
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 1999-09-16
Abstract: A throttling valve (Figure 1c) for down hole use comprising a body 20, a valve member 38, which is moveable between at least two positions within an opening 52 in the body, such that as the valve member moves it changes the size of the opening and a control system, mounted at least in part at the surface, for operatively controlling the valve member by means of hydraulic action, via at least one control line, upon at least one spring biased piston. The throttling valve (Figure 4) comprising a body 78, a control system mounted at least in part at the surface and a valve member 82 which has a minimum flow passage 104 orientated along its longitudinal axis and a lateral flow passage 106 which opens upon movement of the valve member.
Patent GB-2354848-A (GB)
Title: Publish/subscribe data processing with subscriber requested messageflow for customised message processing
Inventor: TODD STEPHEN J
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1999-09-28
Abstract: A message broker data processing method includes steps of: receiving 525 published messages on a topic from a publisher application 31; processing the received messages via a messageflow comprising at least one data processing node 521; distributing the processed messages to subscriber applications 33,34; receiving a subscription request from a subscriber application, the subscription request including an indication of a data processing node e.g. 526 which the subscriber application would like to add to the messageflow; and in response to the indication in the subscription request, adding the data processing node to the messageflow.
Patent GB-2356887-A (GB)
Title: Glazing security element
Inventor: CARE RONALD JAMES
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1999-10-01
Abstract: A security element is provided to obstruct the removal of the external beading 7 and / or glazing pane 6 from a window or door frame 4. A spindle 1 passes through the frame adjacent to the beading. At its outer end is robustly attached a plate or clamp 2 which extends over the window beading. At its inner end is a second plate or clamp 3, which is secured by a removable fixing member 9, such as a nut or locking pin. The surfaces of the plates in contact with the window frame may be textured, so as to provide frictional resistance against any attempt to rotate them, or textured washers may be used. The device prevents removal of the glazing unless access to the inside of the building is available. It may have sensing means 8 capable of triggering an alarm if tampering is detected.