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Patent GB-2280341-A (GB)
Title: Power feed line switching circuit for submarine branching device and method of feeding power to submarine cable communication system
Inventor: INOUE YOSHIYUKI
IPC: H04B3/44
Filed: 1991-07-03
Abstract: A power feed line switching circuit for a submarine branching unit including a first, second and third terminals (301, 302, 303), a first and second power feed lines (304a, 304b) for both-end power feed between the first and second terminals (301, 302), and a third power feed line (305) for one-end power feed between the third terminal (303) and a ground, and a plurality of relays for controlling DC insulation resistance test to the inspection of the power feed lines, wherein the plurality of relays comprises a first relay (306) including a drive means (306L) inserted in the first power feed line (304) and a switching means (306C) inserted in the second power feed line (305) to disconnect the third terminal (303) from the ground when the first relay (306) is de-energized and to ground the third terminal (303) when the first relay (306) is energized. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-944708-A (GB)
Abstract: 944,708. Recording-apparatus. NATIONAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Dec. 7,1961 [Dec. 12, 1960], No. 42714/60. Addition to 836,111. Heading G1J. A printing chronograph as claimed in claim 6 of the parent Specification in which the switch comprises a relay RM with contacts RM/1 controlling the circuit of the printing solenoid and an operating coil for the contacts of which the energization state is under the control of the response of a photo-electric cell to means L, M for illuminating the cell, intermittently or with varying intensity, in synchronism with the periods of movement of the counter or the periods in which the counter is stationary. A mask M with at least one transparent section MA may be rotated in synchronism with the counter. Alternatively a mask with one aperture at one radius and several apertures at another radius may be used with means for selecting for use of one or other radius. The aperture at one radius may be covered with a red gelatine filter, the others with a blue filter and the selection effected by interposing in the light beam a red or blue filter carried by a lever or sector wheel rotatable to change the filter in use. In a modification a rotating permanent magnet is driven in synchronism with the counter and a pick-off coil gives a signal equivalent to that of the photo-cell. A transistor amplifier may be needed to obtain sufficient power to operate the relay RM.
Patent GB-2300581-A (GB)
Title: Clamp
Inventor: FRASER IAN
IPC: B25B5/08
Filed: 1995-05-05
Abstract: A clamp for clamping a workpiece comprises a body member 2 including a bore having a longitudinal axis, a plunger (3, Fig. 5) mounted in the bore for sliding movement relative to the body member 2 and a handle 4 pivotally mounted on the body member and operable to drive the plunger in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The body member 2 is mounted on a bracket 1 for rotation relative thereto about the longitudinal axis.
Patent GB-2299473-A (GB)
Title: Broadband long-distance optical fibre communications
Inventor: HINOSHITA SHINJI
IPC: H04B10/2525
Filed: 1995-11-01
Abstract: The communications system comprises interleaved optical fibre lengths 8, 9 of two types, each type on a corresponding side of an optical amplifier 3. In order to prevent chromatic dispersion throughout the operating wavelength bandwidth of the system (which may be as wide as 50nm) the two types of fibre must have equal and opposite non-zero dispersions throughout the wavelength bandwidth (and so, one the gradient of the dispersion-versus-wavelength characteristic of one must be positive, of the other negative).
Patent GB-2294959-A (GB)
Title: A facing quoin
Inventor: WARREN Ronald
IPC: B28B7/00
Filed: 1995-11-10
Abstract: The facing quoin comprises first and second facing members 12, 14 arranged to define an external angle of a building 50 between the first and second facing members; and at least one support member extending between the first and second facing members. The support member may be a bar, coil or plate, shaped to extend between the first and second facing members, and embedded therein during moulding, e.g. of the concrete from which they are made. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309096-A (GB)
Title: Optical waveguide pair with cladding on buffered substrate
Inventor: GRANT MICHAEL FRANCIS
IPC: G02B6/132
Filed: 1996-01-09
Abstract: A planar waveguide structure has, supported on a lower refractive index buffer layer 5, a pair of optical cores 1, 2 that, over at least a portion of their length, are closely spaced. These cores are covered with a layer 6 of cladding material e.g. comprising boron and phosphorus doped silica glass deposited by PECVD as a succession of individually annealed layers in order to minimise the incidence of overhangs or voids 7 in the deposit between the cores. The cladding material may have a lower flowing temperature than that of the core and buffer material.
Patent GB-2309952-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the azimuth and elevation of a towed object
Inventor: KORBEY NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: F41J9/10
Filed: 1996-02-06
Abstract: A control unit, including a computer, measures and resolves towline azimuth and elevation relative to a drone. These data are used in real time to control surfaces such as a pair of wings or vanes that are attached to the drone. These controlled surfaces afford the operator significantly more control over the position of the drone, both vertically and horizontally, relative to the towline and tractor. Consequently the controlled flight envelope of the drone is considerably enlarged by this invention. Furthermore, improved access to, and simpler construction o, the internal workings of the drone are enabled, as well as the reduction of bearing loads. The towline is connected to the drone by a universal shackle 10, and details of control logic used are disclosed.
Patent GB-2301350-A (GB)
Title: Method and formulation for absorbing and treating waste
Inventor: GENT JOHN ARTHUR GOOCH
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1996-06-18
Abstract: A method of treating waste is described. The method includes contacting wet or moist excretions from animals, such as from humans, with a formulation which will retard the rate of decomposition of the excretions, and absorb liquid therefrom. It is useful to ostomates and to those suffering incontinence. The formulation includes 100 parts by weight superabsorbent, 0.5 to 6 parts by weight water and 5 to 30 parts by weight glycerol.
Patent GB-2314782-A (GB)
Title: Muscle exerciser
Inventor: SUMMERS NEIL
IPC: A63B21/02
Filed: 1996-07-05
Abstract: A muscle exerciser comprises a rigid body 1 consisting of a support 2 that bears against the leg and a loop support 3. A resilient loop of material 6 consisting of resilient cord 7 and a halter-piece 8 is releasably attached to the loop support 3 at one of a plurality of sites so that the apparatus is adjustable for overall length to accommodate users of different heights. The exerciser can be used with the support 2 behind the upper thighs of the user and the loop of material behind the neck so as to exercise abdominal muscles or can be used with the support 2 beneath the feet and the loop 6 being gripped by the hands at the level of the thighs to exercise the lower back muscles.
Patent GB-2306270-A (GB)
Title: Document reading device
Inventor: KUBO SHINYA
IPC: H04N1/03
Filed: 1996-10-11
Abstract: An image reading device, particularly a hand scanner, is capable of accurately setting the reading position in the main scanning direction. A stage glass 4 is affixed to the reading surface of the hand scanner. A reference line 5 is printed on the stage glass outside the valid reading range of a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image scanner 2. For the adjustment of the valid reading range, the image sensor 2 and a lens 3 may first be roughly adjusted such that data representative of the reference line 5 appears at the edge of the valid reading range. Subsequently, the valid reading range is electrically shifted in the main scanning direction such that the reference line 5 disappears.
Patent GB-2306099-A (GB)
Title: Simulated opals and decorative objects
Inventor: PAULEY GERALD REGINALD
IPC: B44F1/14
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: A simulated opal or decorative object, including a layer (15) in the form of a distorted film of iridescent material, a layer (17) of a semi-metallised hologram material, and a layer (19) of laser diffraction grating material, all bonded together by layers (16 and 18) of a thermosetting resin, and in turn bonded by a layer (14) of thermosetting resin to a housing (10).
Patent GB-2307896-A (GB)
Title: A strip of labels for plant pots
Inventor: DAVIS KENNETH
IPC: G09F3/04
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: A strip of detachable labels 10 are connected together in a longitudinal direction so that the top 11 of each label is connected to the bottom 12 of an adjacent label. The extent of the connection is less than half the width of the strip and may be as little as 5% of the width of the strip. The bottom 12 of each label is of less width compared to the top 11. One side 13 i.e. the transverse edge of each label is also connected to an adjacent label. To assist separation of the labels there are small cuts (14) at the join between the top 11 and bottom 12 of adjacent labels which is also scored along a line (15) at a lightly different longitudinal position from the small cuts (14). The strip of labels is foldable to form a stack (10, 10a, 10b, 10c) in which the face of one label lies against a flat face of another label. The labels can also be arranged to form a roll of labels. The labels can be printed in the transverse direction with machine readable code 17.
Patent GB-2311289-A (GB)
Title: Reactive mesogenic propenyl ethers
Inventor: PARRI OWAIN LLYR
IPC: C09K19/20
Filed: 1997-03-14
Abstract: Reactive mesogenic compounds of formula I  P-(Sp-X) n -MG-R```I wherein  P is CH 3 -CH=CH-O-, Sp is a spacer group having 1 to 20 C atoms, X is -O-, -S-, -COO-, -OCO-, -O-CO-O-, -S-CO-, -CO-S- or a single bond, n is 0 or 1, MG is a mesogenic or mesogenity supporting group, and R is an optionally fluorinated chiral or achiral alkyl radical with up to 15 C atoms, it being possible for one or more CH 2 groups to be replaced by -O-, -S-, -CO-, -OCO-, -COO-, -O-COO- in such a manner that oxygen atoms are not directly linked to one another, or alternatively R is halogen or cyano or has independently one of the meanings given for P-(Sp-X) n -, may be used for the preparation of linear or crosslinked polymers or polymer films for decorative pigments, cosmetics or security applications, active and passive optical elements, colour filters, scattering displays, adhesives or synthetic resins with anisotropic mechanical properties.
Patent GB-2316385-A (GB)
Title: Insulated container with thermochromic indicator
Inventor: BAINBRIDGE ALAN NIGEL
IPC: B65D79/02
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A container suitable for containing a food or beverage comprises an insulating sleeve to which a thermochromic ink has been applied that indicates when the contents of the container have reached an acceptable temperature for consumption. Preferably the ink undergoes a reversible colour change over a range of temperatures, which may be either hot or cold. Preferably the insulating sleeve comprises an expanded polystyrene material, which is approximately 160 microns thick. Another preferable feature is a dispensing system comprising a thermostatically controlled cabinet in combination with one or more of such containers.
Patent GB-2328046-A (GB)
Title: Boot request scheduling in data processing in data processing network
Inventor: JACKSON FREDERICK SAMUEL
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1997-08-08
Abstract: A data processing network comprises a plurality of client systems (30,32,34,36) and a controlling server system (20) operable to issue wake-up requests to the client systems to cause them to issue boot requests onto the network for servicing by a connected server system. The controlling system, which may be embodied in the server system or in a separate system issues the wake-up requests in accordance with a wake-up schedule calculated, for each client, to complete the boot process for that client before a target start-up time when that client user normally uses the client system.
Patent GB-2331412-A (GB)
Title: Electrical power distribution substation
Inventor: FENDLEY PETER ANTHONY
IPC: H02B5/00
Filed: 1997-11-18
Abstract: The substation has multiphase bus bars 10, 20 arranged physically parallel to one another, a plurality of bays (301-310, Fig.1), such as 303, at an outer side of bus bar 10 and bays (311-320), such as 313, at an outer side of bus bar 20, with the bays paired so that each of the bays (301-310) is opposite a respective one of the bays (311-320). For each pair of bays, such as 303 and 313, bay 303 can be connected to bus bar 10 by a pantograph type disconnector 503, and bay 313 can be connected to bus bar 20 by a pantograph type disconnector 603. Disconnectors 503 and 603 can be connected to one another by a rotating centre post type disconnector 703, so that bay 303 can also be connected to bus bar 20 via disconnectors 703, 603, and bay 313 can also be connected to bus bar 10 via disconnectors 703, 503. This arrangement is unable independently to couple bay 303 to bus bar 20 and simultaneously couple bay 313 to bus bar 10, but it does provide gains in terms of costs and required ground space. Each bay also has a circuit breaker 40 for isolating the bay from the bus bars during repair and maintenance, and a disconnector 41 for isolating circuit breaker 40 from a connection 42 to a transmission line or transformer. Bus bar coupling circuit breakers (50, Figs.1,3) and disconnectors (501, 502) allow the bus bars 10, 20 to be connected to one another. Each bus bar 10, 20 is also divided into sections by circuit breakers (Fig.1).
Patent GB-2317780-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for decoding video data
Inventor: KIM SEONG BONG
IPC: H04N19/46
Filed: 1997-05-13
Abstract: A decoding apparatus decodes symbols and header data obtained by variable length decoding. The decoding apparatus comprises a data distributor (10) for receiving the symbols and alternately outputting blocks of the symbols via two output terminals. A header analyzer (50) receives the header data, analyzes the received header data and outputs parameters relating to restoration of the symbols. DC component decoding unit (40) detects symbols relating to DC coefficients of an intra-macroblock among the symbols output from the data distributor (10), and restores the DC coefficients of the intra-macroblock using the detected symbols and the parameters supplied from the header analyzer (50). First and second restoring units (20 and 30) which are individually connected to two output terminals of said data distributor (10) restore the symbols input from the data distributor (10) in units of a block, using the parameters generated by said header analyzer (50) and a corresponding DC coefficient of the DC coefficients produced by said DC component decoding unit (40). The present invention can restore DC coefficients on a real-time basis by decoding DC coefficients of the intra-macroblock via a separate path with regard to other coefficients. Accordingly, the present invention has an effect to provide a decoding apparatus which can process a bitstream of the main profile and high level at a high speed.
Patent GB-2322505-A (GB)
Title: Components for loudspeakers
Inventor: ELLIS JULIAN GARTH
IPC: H04R7/12
Filed: 1998-02-19
Abstract: Loudspeakers components comprise an array of fibres 6 provided by the technique of embroidery with the fibres orientated in optimal directions to improve the sonic performance and durability of the product which may be a loudspeaker cone, the circular corrugated disc known as the spider a loudspeaker central cone, a tweeter dome or a low frequency drive dome. The fibre may be arranged radially, circumferential or in any direction selected by the designer.
Patent GB-2322557-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with edge leakage prevention means
Inventor: FRANSSON EVA
IPC: A61F13/514
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: A web like element for use in an absorbent article (1), e.g. a diaper, sanitary napkin or incontinence guard comprised of an elongated, essentially inelastic and essentially liquid-impermeable material 17, having two longitudinal edges 18, 19 of which the first edge 18 is fastened along or adjacent to a longitudinal edge of the article, and the second edge 19 of which is fastened to an elongated, band-like prestretched elastic element 14 such as to form a puckered, stretchable barrier edge 39 which is intended to lie against the wearer when the article is donned wherein the elastic element has a longitudinal free part 16 which constitutes a stretchable, essentially smooth second barrier edge. The article may be provided with an aperture lying in register with the anus and urethra orifice of the wearer.
Patent GB-2323279-A (GB)
Title: Polybiguanide Preservative
Inventor: LAWRENCE MICHELLE IRENE GREGAR
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 1998-03-18
Abstract: There is disclosed a viral vaccine composition, and a method of manufacture of such, characterised in that a polybiguanide is present as a preservative in a amount effective to prevent/reduce bacterial infection. The polybiguanide is of general formula -[NH-C(NH)-NH-C(NH)-NH-R]n wherein R is a divalent hydrocarbon chain >C 2 , n is >2 and is exemplified by poly(hexamethylenebiguanide). Preferred viruses for the vaccine are enveloped viruses including influenza viruses.
Patent GB-2331216-A (GB)
Title: On-screen display graphic implementing device and method for a video display display appliance
Inventor: JEONG SEOK HWA
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 1998-03-18
Abstract: An on-screen display (OSD) menu implementing device for a video display appliance capable of implementing on a specified position of a display screen an OSD menu representing a control state of a selected function of the appliance, thereby enabling a user to conveniently adjust the selected function of the appliance. Various kinds of OSD menus are implemented by an OSD generating section under the control of a control section which outputs a control signal and control data for controlling the functions of the appliance such as a volume, brightness, contrast, horizontal size, vertical size, etc., in accordance with key signals selectively inputted from a key input section. The pattern, size, and color of constituent elements of the OSD menu displayed on the screen are selectively varied by the user through the key input section. The control state of the selected function can be visually recognized by the displayed OSD menu which includes unchangeable or fixed constituent elements such as characters, numerals, figures, symbols, etc., and variable or moving constituent element that varies or moves in proportion to the variation amount of control data provided from the control section, such as a moving histogram, circular graph, indicating needle, indicating bar, etc.
Patent GB-2325541-A (GB)
Title: Layering cache and architectural-specific functions
Inventor: ARIMILLI RAVI KUMAR
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: Cache (e.g read/write) and architectural specific (e.g data move, status change) functions are layered (separated) within a cache controller, simplifying design requirements. Faster performance may be achieved and individual segments of the overall design may be individually tested and formally verified. Transition between memory consistency models is also facilitated. Different segments of the overall design may be implemented in distinct integrated circuits, allowing less expensive processes to be employed where suitable. The cache and architectural functions are handled by respective controller units 212, 214.
Patent GB-2341744-A (GB)
Title: Downloading display data to a portable data carrier
Inventor: EDIRIWIRA GANANATH WIMALAL
IPC: G07F17/16
Filed: 1998-07-06
Abstract: A portable viewing/listening device with a reading/writing device to read from/write to data-carrying articles, which may be pre-written or written to at terminal (Figure A) having databanks, data-receiving/retrieval systems or connected via radio, cable, telephone, microwave etc. to other databanks or suppliers of data. For example, a re-writeable CD ('compact disk') can be inserted into a terminal which is connected to suppliers of news and other data. On insertion of adequate payment, the keyboard and monitor can be used to select and download any news or other information, movies or other entertainment in visual and sound form onto the CD. The CD is then placed in the portable reader/writer from which the data can be viewed and listened to by means of the portable viewing/listening device, connected to the portable reader/writer by wire or other means.
Patent GB-2332583-A (GB)
Title: Device for and method of detecting motion vectors
Inventor: SATO HIDENORI
IPC: H04N9/77
Filed: 1998-07-23
Abstract: A motion vector detecting device re-arranges the values of pixels constituting an initial block for color-difference signals allowing for their superimposition to thereby produce a new color-difference signal block having the same number of pixels as that of a luminance signal block. It compares the new color-difference signal block and the luminance signal block with a block for a reference image signal respectively to perform block matching.
Patent GB-2354969-A (GB)
Title: A method of making bags which feature longitudinally reinforcing folds
Inventor: WHITLOCK PETER JOHN
IPC: B31B19/74
Filed: 1999-10-07
Abstract: Apparatus and method for forming a bag, using a web 256 of packaging material featuring one or more longitudinal folds 284, spaced apart transversely across the web, which are stiffened by joining together laterally spaced portions of the fold and forming the web into a tube. The folds may have a generally V-shaped cross-section. The laterally spaced portions of the folds may be joined together by heat-sealing and the heat may be applied directly to the surface portions of the web which are to be joined. The heat sealing may be achieved using a stream of hot gas directed between the laterally spaced portions which may then be pressed together to form the reinforcing folds. The fold forming means may comprise elongate elements 292 which act with a surface defining convex depressions, to define ridges on a surface of the web. Also described is a method and apparatus for making a bag by using a web of the longitudinally reinforced flexible material (Fig.3, 56), attaching a separate length of flexible material (116) at positions (24) spaced from said folds onto said folded web before causing the web to adopt a tubular configuration in order for it to be sealed longitudinally and transversely to form bags. Each fold may comprise three overlapped portions (fig.5). The tube may have a generally octagonal cross-section. The tube may be orientated in an upwardly extending longitudinal axis (fig.4) causing predetermined amounts of product to be released into an upper end of said tube in synchronisation with transverse seal forming step such that said bag contains a predetermined amount of product.
Patent GB-2355127-A (GB)
Title: Function of permanently exposed key depends on cover position and has no function when cover is in closed position
Inventor: SHARP JONATHAN ANTHONY
IPC: H04M1/72403
Filed: 1999-10-08
Abstract: A portable device (2) comprises a body (4), a cover (6) and a key (36). The cover (6) has a closed position for at least partially covering the body, and the key is accessible when the cover is in this position. When the cover is in this an open position, the key has no function, whereas when the cover is in the closed position, the functionality of the key changes depending upon the state of the device. One such function is the muting of an audible indicator provided by a speaker (38) or the like of the device . This may occur, for example, if the key is actuated when the device is a phone and has received an incoming call or if it has an alarm.