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Patent GB-2272084-A (GB)
Title: Distributed computer system
Inventor: HUGHES PHILIP THOMAS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1992-10-28
Abstract: A distributed computer system is provided with a listener system interposed between an application server and the surface interfaces SI of the system. The listener system supervises at AL and SL, application events and processing of user entered commands and provides substantially simultaneous feedback of system status and progress of the system response to a command to all system users. This allows users to work simultaneously on e.g. a common document in a word-processing or CAD application. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260983-A (GB)
Title: Resin compositions
Inventor: DOI TORU
IPC: C08L23/02
Filed: 1992-11-02
Abstract: Resin compositions that may have excellent heat resistance, izod impact strength, rigidity and dimensional resistance suitable for the automobile, electric and electronic industries comprise:   a) a resin which has from 30 to 98 mole % of component (I) and from 70 to 2 mole % of component (II), and b) an olefin, elastomer, polyamide or polyester resin: the ratio a/b preferably being from 5/95 to 99/1 (by weight);  component I being:   <IMAGE>  wherein R1 is a C1-18 alkyl group or a C3-12 cycloalkyl group; and  component II being:   <IMAGE> wherein R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-8 alkyl group and each of R3 and R4 independently represents a C1-8 alkyl group.
Patent GB-929563-A (GB)
Abstract: 929,563. Electric igniters. ELECTROMECHANISMS Ltd., and E. HURST. Aug. 7, 1959 [Aug. 7, 1958], No. 25365/58. Class 75 (3). A burner ignition device for use in burners having a kindler or wick, particularly paraffinfueled burners, comprises an electrically heated ignition filament assembly arranged on a movable mounting member and control means for moving the mounting member so as to bring the filament to its ignition position, in which a part of the filament assembly adjacent the filament is designed to rest on or against the kindler or wick when the filament is in its ignition position so as to keep the filament out of physical contact with the kindler or wick and in which the movable mounting member is so mounted on its support that there is between them a lost-motion which is taken up by a spring. A control lever 30 pivoting on a support 28 against the action of a spring 74 has a projection 58 which engages in a slot 56 in a movable member 42 carrying the ignition assembly 44 and in a slot 60 in the support. In the igniting position of the filament, feet on the legs 48 of the filament assembly rest on the wick and to ensure the correct position of the filament irrespective of the pressure applied to the control lever the pivot pin 54 of the member 42 is positioned slidably in a slot 75 in the member and is movable against the pressure of a spring 76. A contact arm 64 on the lever 30 contacts a leg 48 to which the filament attaches, the other leg connects with a contact on the member 42. The lever at one end engages the end of a bracket 38 supporting a cradle 40 to lift at least part of a movable hood mounted above the wick.
Patent GB-2264974-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable tubular shuttering device
Inventor: GALLAGHER OWEN
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 1993-02-26
Abstract: An inflatable shuttering for the formation of concrete channels in culverts and so-called manholes comprises a tubular collapsible member (2) having a rigid spine portion (16) and end portions (6, 8) adapted to be received in respective open end portions (10, 12) of pipe sections, wall portions of said member being of a multi-layer construction permitting the inflation of an annular channel (30) at least substantially between layer (24, 34) of the wall construction. Reinforcing means (36, 38; 58) are provided so that when the device is inflated, there is resistance to deformation and collapse in directions axially and radially of the annular chamber (30) and, when the device is in a deflated condition, the reinforcing means are at least substantially collapsed in a direction radially of the device to permit removal of the device from a formation of settable material moulded thereabout. The reinforcing means may be stiffly resilient or rigid ribs (36, 38) or may comprise a helically arranged inflatable flexible tube (58) arranged in at least substantially contiguous turns within an annular region between layers (54, 56) of said multi-wall construction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270861-A (GB)
Title: Flue gas conditioning system
Inventor: WRIGHT ROBERT ALLEN
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 1993-04-06
Abstract: A flue gas conditioning system features a self-contained sulfur burner control loop 43 that operates to maintain a constant desired temperature supply of sulfur dioxide in air by varying the rate of supply of sulfur fuel 41 to the sulfur burner 42, and the absence of device in the sulfur flow path to measure or monitor sulfur flow rate. In some embodiments, a flue gas conditioning agent demand control apparatus 39 is incorporated into the system for controlling a flow of conditioning agent based on a signal determined from a rate of discharge of a charged electrode of the electrostatic precipitator. Also, in some embodiments, Figures 9 to 20, the system uses a catalytic converter movable between an operative position where the flue gas flows through one or more converters to convert SO* subscript minus * contained in the flue gas to SO* superscript dot; dot above * when conditioning agent is needed and an inoperative position where the flue gas does not flow through the catalyst when conditioning agent is no longer needed.
Patent GB-2277268-A (GB)
Title: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator without skin contact
Inventor: MANDIR KULWANT
IPC: A61N1/40
Filed: 1993-04-22
Abstract: A TeNS device which transmits electrical signals on to an area of the body to relieve pain without the use of electrical contact to the skin has pulse signals transmitted by antennae built within a self-contained unit. Means are provided whereby the frequency of the signals can be pre-set or automatically cycle within two set frequencies. The frequency is determined by a variable resistor R1 which may be coupled to an automatic timing circuit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280553-A (GB)
Title: Deceleration/petrol off warning light for vehicles
Inventor: NISSIS NICOS
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 1993-07-26
Abstract: A microswitch coupled to an accelerator pedal causes blue warning lights to flash in response to release of the accelerator pedal.
Patent GB-2269669-A (GB)
Title: Testing accuracy of carbon monoxide detectors
Inventor: ELLIOTT ROBERT
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: A system (10) for testing a CO detector (30) comprises a frangible vial (18) filled with a measured amount of CO and a flexible walled bag (12) having a sealable opening (14) and configurable to a known volume and being sized to admit a CO detector for checking and the vial. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271852-A (GB)
Title: Inspection means
Inventor: NORBURN DAVID
IPC: G01B5/004
Filed: 1993-10-22
Abstract: An inspection device, particularly useful for checking dimensional accuracy of sheet material products and which provides a two-dimensional measuring facility comprises a support table (12) having a pair of parallel spaced support rails (16, 18) adjacent its upper surface, which provides the location area for the sheet to be measured, a carriage (20) mounted above the upper surface to extend between and slidably attached at each end to one of the support rails (16, 18), an arm (26) mounted on the carriage and slideable along the carriage, and a measuring probe attached to the arm. The support table (12) is at an angle to the horizontal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274725-A (GB)
Title: Polarizer labelling tape and method for making the same
Inventor: FUKUI HITOSHI
IPC: G02B5/30
Filed: 1994-01-06
Abstract: A polarizer "labelling tape" 5 comprises a series of release strips 13 which are connected end-to-end to each other by adhesive strips 31 and a plurality of polarizer elements 33 releasably attached to and along the series of release strips, each of the polarizer elements being covered by a protective layer. The release strips of the tape may be constituted by a releasable layer originally present in a master polarizer plate. Defective polarizer elements may be removed, as at 32, during production. The elements are used in LCD manufacture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280163-A (GB)
Title: Method of feeding cigarettes to a continuous packing machine
Inventor: BELVEDERI BRUNO
IPC: F16D7/02
Filed: 1994-07-06
Abstract: A method of feeding cigarettes, 4 to a continuous packing machine (3), whereby a continuously-moving conveyor (15), presenting pockets (13) for respective groups (14) composed of a number of superimposed layers (12) of cigarettes, is supplied successively with the layers (12), each of which is withdrawn from a feed box (5) in a substantially transverse direction P in relation to the cigarettes (4a) in the layer (12), and by rotating the layer (12) in relation to the cigarettes (4b) in the adjacent upper layer inside the feedbox (5). The cigarettes are fed into the pockets 13 by simultaneous actuation of pusher 18 and slide 23. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284908-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection pulse width compensation
Inventor: SMITH JAMES CRAIG
IPC: F02D41/32
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: In an ic engine fuel injection control system, the fuel injector pulse width is calculated in accordance with the measured differential injector pressure. As a result, both unintended pressure and intended pressure variations can be corrected for. The calculation can also be corrected in accordance with variations in the measured fuel temperature. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284766-A (GB)
Title: Laser adjustment of suture tension
Inventor: OSBORNE MICHAEL ROBERT
IPC: A61B3/107
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: Laser apparatus and method associated therewith for adjusting the tension in thermoplastic (polyamide, polyester or polypropylene) sutures. The sutures 4 are irradiated causing them to soften and equilibrate to the desired tension using an argon-ion or carbon dioxide laser beam 5 which is brought to a line-focus 4 commensurate in size with the sutures. An embodiment for use following ophthalmic surgery to reduce astigmatism is shown with an optical fibre 20 transmitting the laser beam to the focusing and directing head 21 containing the lenses 22, 23 which produce the line focus 4. Also attached is a hood 28 which includes lights 29, a translucent screen 30 with a set of placido rings 31. A television camera 32 is used to view the curvature of the patients eye 3 and position of the laser beam via a beam splitter 25. Distortion of the eye by inappropriately tensioned sutures is thus reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285260-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: ENDO SEIICHIRO
IPC: A63B37/12
Filed: 1994-12-28
Abstract: A golf ball cover comprises components I and II in a wt. ratio of 98:2 to 60:40, I being an acrylic ionomer optionally with a methacrylic ionomer and II being a soft ionomer, the stiffness modules of each of the ionomeric mixture of the cover, and components I and II being 1000 - 4000,3000 - 5000 and 700 - 2000 kg/cm<2> respectively. The golf ball has excellent durability while maintaining excellent impact resilience and flight performances, and is not easily scratched at the time of hitting with a short iron.
Patent GB-2287622-A (GB)
Title: Multiplex serial data communication circuit network for a motor control system
Inventor: SATOH YOSHINORI
IPC: B60R16/03
Filed: 1995-03-09
Abstract: In a multiplex serial data communication circuit network, clock pulse signal information is output from a single transmission control apparatus 10 having an oscillation source 11 onto a single signal transmission line 20. Any one of the other transmission control apparatuses carries out a serial data transmission with the clock pulse signal superposed on the data to be transmitted via the single transmission line. In addition, any one of the transmission control apparatuses extracts 32 the clock information from the clock information superposed with the data signals and effects operation timing in the transmission control apparatuses with the extracted clock pulse signal. A remote DC motor control system using the multiplex serial data communication circuit network described above is exemplified wherein the rotational position of an air mixing door in a vehicle air-conditioner is controlled. Master station and slave stations in the DC motor control system can be integrated into each plurality of ICs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287392-A (GB)
Title: Machining the bottom of footwear
Inventor: MERCALLI LUCIANO
IPC: A43D37/00
Filed: 1995-03-16
Abstract: A method for removing material from a portion of an edge of a shoe upper folded over the bottom of a shoe, comprises the steps of moving the bottom of the shoe in relation to lateral roughing wheels (15) for roughing the edges and in relation to a first (26) and a second tool (22) for roughing the heel and toe areas. The roughing wheels (15) rotate about an axis substantially parallel to the length of the footwear to provide a removing action directed towards the inside of the bottom, and are movable along a path comprising a forward stroke and a return stroke which are carried out at different distances towards the inside of the bottom. The first tool (26) and the second tool (22) rotate to provide a removing action directed towards the inside of the bottom along a path substantially parallel to the length of the footwear in respective heel and toe areas. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302299-A (GB)
Title: Disposable wet razor
Inventor: BARRY JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: B26B21/44
Filed: 1995-06-17
Abstract: A disposable wet razor with an integral supply of shaving foam in the razor handle which can be pumped out towards the head of the razor and may comprise a miniature aerosol. The supply is protected from accidental/unintentional discharge of shaving foam by a seal which is clearly identifiable as intact prior to use. The seal also protects the blade area prior to use. Once the seal is broken it cannot be resealed but the cover may be clipped over the blade area to offer continued protection.
Patent GB-2307130-A (GB)
Title: Video signal processing
Inventor: KEATING STEPHEN MARK
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1995-11-09
Abstract: In video standards down conversion apparatus, reliable production of a steady odd/even output field sequence in the presence of the dropping of a field from the input sequence eg where account is taken of the NTSC field rate being 59.94 Hz and not 60 Hz, is achieved. After a field drop, the larger line number output field would be produced from the smaller line number input field, wherein the first and last line in the output larger field would be interpolated from 'black' ie non 'active' video carrying lines in the input smaller field, thereby giving a darker than correct output line, which would 'flicker' with the brighter outer lines of the smaller output fields. In the invention, the outer output field lines are interpolated from more inwards 'active' input field lines, ie not the outer most ones.
Patent GB-2300420-A (GB)
Title: Flame retardant polyamide composition
Inventor: WOODFINE BARRY
IPC: C08L77/00
Filed: 1996-05-03
Abstract: A shaped product having a thickness of 1.6mm or less and formed from a flame retardant polyamide composition, comprises  (a) a semi-aromatic polyamide, or a polymer blend comprising at least 50% by weight of semi-aromatic polyamide, and (b) red phosphorus.  The composition optionally further comprises (c) a phenolic resin.
Patent GB-2312955-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring temperatures of surfaces of heat exchangers
Inventor: BATES CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: G01K11/16
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: A method of monitoring the temperature of a visible surface of a heat exchanger e.g. the freezer plate in a refrigerating apparatus, comprises the applying to the surface of a thermochromic composition which changes colour over a desired temperature range, and monitoring the colour of the thermochromic composition, visually or spectroscopically. The composition may be applied directly or as an adhesive patch, by printing or coating. A liquid crystal composition may be used, producing a continuous change of colour over the chosen temperature range, or a change of colour at a critical temperature, reversibly or irreversibly.
Patent GB-2314240-A (GB)
Title: Viterbi decoder for an equaliser and method of operation
Inventor: GOLDING PAUL ADRIAN
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 1996-06-11
Abstract: To account for non-Gaussian distributed interference (224, 226) that distorts a position of a received symbol sample (230, 232) in input signal space (106), a multi-layer perceptron neural network (MLPNN) is arranged to produce, for a decoding process, a non-linear decision boundary between alternate logical states (220, 222) in a Viterbi trellis of a receiver. The non-linear decision boundary is generated in response to a correlation between a pre-stored sequence of bits in the receiver and corresponding bits of a training sequence received by the receiver and applied to the MLPNN, such that the symbol sample (230, 232), located in an area (224, 226) of input signal space (106) associated with a particular one of the logical states and which area transgresses an equi-distant decision boundary nominally separating the alternate logical states, is interpreted as having a logical value of the particular one of the logical states, as shown in FIG. 8. The decoding process is therefore optimised for an interference limited environment. A receiver operating according to the invention (Fig. 6 not shown) includes a matched filter receiving data packets and training burst sequences. The filter output is applied to and arrangement including a Viterbi algorithm block, a neural network with an associated memory prestored with reference bits of the training sequence.
Patent GB-2314726-A (GB)
Title: Telephone user interface
Inventor: PALATSI MIKKO
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: A user interface comprising input means, and control means for determining whether a period of time of a predetermined duration has elapsed from a first operation of the input means, and responsive to another operation of the input means: if the other operation is detected within the period of time to cause an item to be made available for selection, or if the other operation is detected after the period of time has elapsed to cause an item to be selected. The user interface may be suitable for selecting items from the menus of a mobile telephone.
Patent GB-962821-A (GB)
Abstract: 962,821. Wall linings. M. FORKIN, and FORKIN BROS. Ltd. Dec. 5, 1960 [March 4, 1960], No. 41745/60. Heading E1V. Rectangular wall surface elements 12, Fig. 2, arranged in horizontal courses, have their horizontal edges supported between the flanges 2a of F-shaped (or #-shaped) vertically disposed parallel battens 2 and flanges 4 of clips 3 of I-shaped cross-section which engage the flanges 2a by means of a notch 6 formed in their webs. The meeting vertical edges of adjacent elements may be supported by packing members 13, Fig. 7, of H-shaped cross-section with an additional rib 14 which abuts against the wall 1. The lower edge of the elements 12 in the bottom course may be secured by clips 8 of substantially h-shape having a hooked portion 9 engaged over the flange of a horizontally disposed batten 2<SP>1</SP>, the element 12 being notched at 11 to receive the clip 8. The battens 2 are secured to the wall by nails driven between the ribs 2b. The arranged may be modified by securing the battens 2 horizontally and arranging the courses of elements 12 to run vertically with their vertical edges engaged between the flanges 2a and 4 of the battens 2 and clips 3 respectively. The elements, battens and clips are finally covered with a thin layer of plaster.
Patent GB-2310552-A (GB)
Title: Suppressed connecctor for thermocouple
Inventor: HOLLANDER MILTON BERNARD
IPC: H01R13/719
Filed: 1997-02-20
Abstract: An electrical device has at least one metal contact member (1042). A surface of this member (1042) is brought into contact with a surface of another metal contact member, optionally of a different metal to that of the said at least one metal contact member, when the device is in use to establish an electrical connection. Antenna-effect inhibiting means (e.g. ferrite) (1043) may be disposed adjacent to the connection surface of the said at least one contact member. Alternatively, a ferrite ring may enclose a connector cable inlet (242, figure 5, not shown), a conductor (742, figure 11, not shown) of a bridging contact or a cable adjacent a connector (figure 21, not shown). The body of a connector may be formed from ferrite material (figure 30, not shown). The body may be formed as a D.I.P. (figures 37, 38, not shown). Also disclose is a ferrite core acting as a transformer armature to absorb surges in a telephone wire wound on it (figure 36, not shown).
Patent GB-2310715-A (GB)
Title: Fire box with convection duct and high-level hood
Inventor: TAYLOR GREGORY RICHARD
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: Combustion products collected from a combustion chamber 2 and mixed with secondary air B pass to a flue through a hood 5 via upper and lower outlets 12 and 14. The upper outlet 12 provides an upward flow path to the flue when the fire is lit, but when the fire heats up the additional suction through the flue draws hot air and gases through the lower outlet 14. This produces more efficient space heating by increasing heat transfer to air which is drawn through a convection duct 6, 7. The area of the outlets 12 and 14 can be changed to compensate for different flue characteristics. In addition, a baffle plate 20 located within the hood 5 further increases efficiency by maximising flow through the hood.
Patent GB-2311344-A (GB)
Title: Preventing rolling away of a vehicle
Inventor: RUMP SIEGFRIED
IPC: B60T13/68
Filed: 1997-03-06
Abstract: Rolling away of a stationary vehicle is prevented by maintaining brake pressure in the wheel brakes when the brake pedal is released, brake pressure maintenance being dependent on the force applied to the brake pedal. In one embodiment, brake pressure is maintained only if the brake pressure subsequent to a first time period exceeds a brake pressure corresponding to a holding pressure, generated during that period, by a certain amount. The maintained pressure may be the holding pressure or the subsequent pressure. In addition, the holding pressure may be maintained if the engine speed is zero and the ignition is "on" i.e. the vehicle has stalled The maintained brake pressure may be dissipated on actuation of the parking brake or the accelerator pedal. In a second embodiment, continued actuation of the pedal for a second time period results in brake pressure maintenance, the maintained pressure may be the maximum, or the average, pressure during the second time period.
Patent GB-2311939-A (GB)
Title: Ammonium polyphosphate fire retardant composition
Inventor: CLAPPERTON RICHARD MALCOLM
IPC: C09K21/04
Filed: 1997-04-11
Abstract: A fire retardant composition in the form of a pourable, stable concentrated aqueous slurry comprises an ammonium polyphosphate of low solubility suspended in a structured surfactant to provide a solid-suspending spherulitic system. The composition preferably also contains a more soluble ammonium polyphosphate in solution.