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Patent GB-2299246-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for supporting at least two communication services in a communication system
Inventor: KREBS JAY R
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 1994-08-18
Abstract: Apparatus and method for enabling a single communication system (100) to support at least two communication services. For example, one can support both cellular telephone services and trunked dispatch services by sharing some, but not all, of the system infrastructure. Access control gateways (201) and base stations (203) comprise common infrastructure elements, while two separate processors provide control for each service, these being a communication agent processor (104) to support telephone services, and a dispatch call processor (106) to support dispatch call services. These two independent processors each include a data base (303 and 307) that includes information concerning communication units (204-206) operating within the system. During a call set-up sequence, the access control gateway (201) receives a call request from a communication unit via a base station, and passes the request to the appropriate processor, which uses its corresponding database to support the requested service.
Patent GB-2313525-A (GB)
Title: Filter for reducing crest factor
Inventor: JONES ALAN
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 1996-05-24
Abstract: A communication device (60) for simultaneously transmitting independent information (82) on multiple channels comprises a modulator (66) and at least two matched filters (68-70). Each matched filter has an unique predetermined characteristic that is a time-reversed, complex conjugate of a complex waveform shape (72) produced by the modulator (66) in response to a channel encoder previously supplying known codeword vectors (75) to the modulator (66). Therefore, a composite signal envelope (82) produced for transmission by the communication device (60) of FIG. 4 has a reduced peak-to-mean envelope power ratio (PMEPR), since relatively large excursions in complex waveform shapes subsequently generated by the modulator (66) are unmatched by the unique filter characteristics while relatively small excursion are matched and therefore enhanced.
Patent GB-2301618-A (GB)
Title: Mounting device
Inventor: SMART MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: A mounting device particularly suitable for securing letters and numbers to vertical surfaces such as shop fronts has a peg part 11 adapted to be secured to the rear face of a character. The peg part 11 has a mounting flange 20 for gluing to the character and a peg 21 projecting therefrom. A cup part 10 has a body 12 with a bore 13 and a pin 16 projects from that body. A plurality of flexibly resilient flanges 17 are provided on the pin 16 so that the cup part may be attached to a vertical surface by drilling an undersize hole into the surface and then driving the pin into that hole. Thereafter, the peg 21 of the peg part may be pushed into the bore 13 of the cup part. The peg 21 has an annular rib 23 which snap-fits into an annular groove 14 in the cup, to retain the two parts together.
Patent GB-2301821-A (GB)
Title: Purified form of streptogramins
Inventor: ANGER PASCAL
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1994-02-17
Abstract: A group A minority component of streptogramins of the following formula:  in which R'' is a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl radical, is obtained by preparing a cocrystallized compound of this component with one or more group B components of streptogramins, and then removing the group B components(s) by treatment in an acid medium. Group A components wherein R'' is a hydrogen atom or an ethyl radical in purified form are novel.
Patent GB-2305584-A (GB)
Title: Automatic picture-size adjusting for a video display
Inventor: PARK KWANG HO
IPC: H04N3/22
Filed: 1996-09-17
Abstract: Picture size and aspect ratio are automatically adjusted for a video appliance such as a monitor. Preset electrical data of the video appliance is compared with incoming video data in order to set a picture width appropriate to the screen dimensions. Vertical picture height is controlled to be in a predetermined ratio to the picture width. Thus picture dimensions remain unchanged in any display format. Therefore, the adjusting step is simplified in the manufacturing process of monitors, promoting productivity and decreasing the production cost thereof.
Patent GB-2301893-A (GB)
Title: Integrity assessment of ground anchorages
Inventor: RODGER ALBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: E02D33/00
Filed: 1995-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring the condition of a ground anchorage (2) in a bore in a ground formation (1) at a site, which method comprises: securing a means for monitoring frequency response spectra (10) to said ground anchorage, applying to said ground anchorage an impulse load (11) of a predetermined value, recording the signature of the frequency response spectra, and comparing said signature with a reference signature from the site, thereby to obtain an indication of the integrity of the ground anchorage in the formation.
Patent GB-2320156-A (GB)
Title: Directional display and method of making a mask for a directional display
Inventor: MOSELEY RICHARD ROBERT
IPC: G02B30/30
Filed: 1996-12-07
Abstract: A directional display has a display arrangement such as a spatial light modulator 2 and a rear parallax barrier 6 illuminated by a suitable backlight 1. The spatial light modulator 2 and the parallax barrier 6 cooperate to produce Fresnel diffraction which results in spatially non-uniform brightness across viewing windows of the display. Also, where the spatial light modulator 2 has pixels of non-constant vertical aperture, further variations in the intensity profile at the windows occurs. In order to compensate for this, a mask 21 is provided, for instance between the parallax barrier 6 and the backlight 1. The mask 21 cooperates with the parallax barrier 6 to produce an intensity pattern having variations which are the inverse of the variations in intensity pattern produced by the parallax barrier 6 and the spatial light modulator 2. The variations are superimposed and substantially cancel each other out so as to result in viewing windows which have substantially uniform light intensities.
Patent GB-2309675-A (GB)
Title: Electronic controlled steering system with hydraulic power assistance for motor vehicles
Inventor: BOHNER HUBERT
IPC: B62D5/09
Filed: 1997-01-20
Abstract: The steering wheel 17 actuates a desired-value generator 18 which is operatively connected via an electronic controller 19 to an actuating motor 10, which may be electric. The motor 10 rotates a worm 8 which steers the vehicle guiding wheels 2 via a worm gearwheel 7, and rack 4 and pinion 5 steering gear. As soon as the steering actuating forces exceed a threshold value, axial displacement of the worm 8 from its normal position counter to a resilient force (27, Figs 2 to 4) actuates a closed centre servovalve arrangement 12 connected to a hydraulic servomotor in the form of a piston/cylinder assembly 13, to provide hydraulic power assistance.
Patent GB-2321836-A (GB)
Title: Microwave oven door interlock
Inventor: ANDREWS GORDON
IPC: H05B6/76
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: A microwave oven comprises at least one door interlock comprising an electronic signalling device disposed on the frame of the oven cavity, a door detector device disposed on the oven door for receiving a signal from said signalling device and for transmitting a signal characteristic of said door detector device when the door of the oven is closed, and a receiver disposed on the frame of the oven cavity responsive to the characteristic signal from the door detector device for detecting whether the oven door is closed and for inhibiting the operation of the microwave oven when the oven door is not closed.
Patent GB-2314213-A (GB)
Title: Cycle hub generator, control arrangement and condenser backup supply
Inventor: YOUN KOOK KIM
IPC: H02K1/22
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: A cycle generator system comprises hub generator 1, stabilizer 23, and condenser 24 to supply backup power. The lamp(s) 27 are supplied via a fuse box 25 and switch 26, one power output wire going to fuse box 25 the remainder going to the stabilizer. The generator stator coils 3 are fixed relative to the axle 2 and external connection through the wheel securing nut 9 is established by first spring loaded contacts 12, contact plates 13-16, second spring loaded contacts 20, and contact plates/terminals 22,22a. Insulated elements 17,18,21 isolate the conductive path. Alternatively, a bore 37b may be provided through the bearing 36a, which communicates via a passage 38b in the spacer 38a to provide a wiring outlet. The rotor may comprises a permanent magnet rotor or may carry coils.
Patent GB-2312435-A (GB)
Title: Ink and toner compositions based on substituted 3,7-diphenyl-2,6-dioxo-2,6-dihydrobenzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']difuran dyes
Inventor: GREGORY PETER
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1997-03-26
Abstract: An ink composition comprises:  (i) a medium comprising a low melting point solid, an organic solvent, or a mixture of water and one or more water-soluble organic solvent(s); and (ii) from 0.5 to 20% (based on the total weight of the ink composition) of at least one dye selected from a dye of Formula (1), a dye of Formula (2) and a dye of Formula (3) or a mixture thereof:  wherein: ```R and R 1 each independently represent an alkylene group; and ```R 2 and R 3 each independently represent an alkyl group. A toner resin composition comprises a toner resin and Formula (1), (2) or (3) or a mixture thereof. Also claimed is a process for ink jet printing of textiles using the inks and a process for ink jet printing a substrate with the inks.
Patent GB-2323933-A (GB)
Title: Image maker
Inventor: EUSTACE IAN DOUGLAS
IPC: G03H1/22
Filed: 1997-04-02
Abstract: The invention provides apparatus 1 for creating an image, comprising means 2 providing a plurality of images, an image receiving medium 3 for receiving images, a projection means 4, and electronic control means 5 whereby images are selected from the means 2 and projected onto the medium 3 to be permanently recorded thereon.
Patent GB-2324473-A (GB)
Title: Two piece travelling golf club
Inventor: MCMAHON RAYMOND
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: A golf club shaft has a screw-joint in its central portion thus allowing the club to be dismantled into two pieces for ease of transportation.
Patent GB-2313598-A (GB)
Title: Mixtures of polyalkylpiperidin-4-yl dicarboxylic acid esters as stabilizers for organic materials
Inventor: VALET ANDREAS
IPC: C08K5/3475
Filed: 1997-05-22
Abstract: A mixture containing two different compounds of the formula (I) wherein n is an integer from 2 to 22 and R is hydrogen, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, -O-, -OH, -NO, -CH 2 CN, C 1 -C 18 alkoxy, C 5 -C 12 cycloalkoxy, C 3 -C 6 alkenyl, C 3 -C 6 alkynyl, C 1 -C 8 acyl or C 7 -C 9 phenylalkyl unsubstituted or substituted on the phenyl by 1, 2 or 3 C 1 -C 4 alkyl; the weight ratio of the two compounds being 1:20 to 20:1, is useful as stabilizer for organic materials against degradation induced by light, heat or oxidation.
Patent GB-2321582-A (GB)
Title: Two-component packaged food products
Inventor: VAN BUSSELL RAYMOND ALEXANDER
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 1997-09-09
Abstract: The invention provides two-component shelf-stable packaged food products, especially packaged sauce products. The products comprise a container, a first food component 8 filling a first region of the container, and a second food component 10 filling a second region of the container, wherein the second food component either directly contacts the first food component or is separated therefrom by an edible interfacial layer. The second food component comprises a liquid that can be decanted off the first food component, and the second and first food components are adapted for use in combination in sequential food preparation steps. Preferably, the first food component 8 is a thick aqueous sauce and the second food component 10 is a vegetable oil containing chopped vegetable piece 9. The vegetable oil and vegetable pieces are decanted and fried, prior to addition of the sauce, thereby achieving improved organoleptic properties. Also disclosed is packaged food product comprising vegetable pieces in an edible oil, wherein the vegetable pieces are acidified, also containing a reducing sugar e.g. glucose.
Patent GB-2313370-A (GB)
Title: Stabilization of bio-organic sludges
Inventor: DEAR ARTHUR STEPHEN
IPC: C05F15/00
Filed: 1996-03-14
Abstract: The stabilization of bio-organic sludges such as those derived from sewage, meat works or dairy works effluent, against putrefication or microbial decomposition is disclosed. The stabilization is achieved by adding a bio-organic material, such as coir fibre, straw ,flax and/or ground bark and/or a source of carbohydrate. Preferably, the final concentration of water in the product is at least 15% by weight water, with a preferred upper limit of 70% by weight water.
Patent GB-2333487-A (GB)
Title: Electrical trunking marking template
Inventor: MANDER KEVIN JOHN
IPC: H02G1/00
Filed: 1998-01-21
Abstract: An electrical trunking marking template is made from transparent plastic material and comprises a number of pre-positioned holes for marking the same out on the end of a cut section of trunking The marked locations can then be drilled to enable the precise fixing of the trunking end to another section of trunking or to an angle bracket.
Patent GB-2322927-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring functional integrity of induction air flow control means
Inventor: DRIEDGER GUENTER
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: A method of monitoring the functional integrity of induction air flow control means (131) of an internal combustion engine (100) comprises the step, in a predetermined operational state, of driving a setting member (130) for the drive control of the control means (131), for example a throttle flap, so that the flap closes. The inducted air quantity (MLI) is detected and, if it exceeds a threshold value, a fault is recognised. The predetermined operational state is preferably overrun operation of the engine. Preferably the reporting of the existence of a fault follow a predetermined number of recognitions of the fault.
Patent GB-2320939-A (GB)
Title: Setting tool for a hydraulically actuated downhole tool.
Inventor: SMITH JR SYDNEY KENNY
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 1995-10-09
Abstract: A setting tool allows setting a hydraulic liner hanger 52 in a deviated wellbore. Subsequent to setting the liner hanger through pressure developed within the setting tool, the setting tool is re-configured to allow full-bore passage therethrough. In the preferred embodiment, the flow communication to the liner hanger through port 122 is interrupted after it is set so that the setting tool can have a full-bore 50 clearance for passage of cement wipers or other devices and that pressure can then be applied in the setting tool to complete the cementing operations for the liner, as well as to actuate any casing or isolation packers. The bore 50 through setting tool is initially closed by drop ball 176 landing on trip ball 138, applied pressure then passing through port 122 to set the liner hanger. Pressure is then increased to shift trip ball 138 downwardly, causing it to rotate to a position in which the bore 50 is unobstructed. This movement also shifts a sleeve to close off port 122 so that pressure can subsequently be applied to perform other operations e.g. actuating casing packers.
Patent GB-2328824-A (GB)
Title: Two-way television receiver having modem connection to telephone line
Inventor: RYOO JAE-KWAN
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1998-04-08
Abstract: A television receiver for providing two-way communication service includes a broadcasting signal processor 22 for processing a television broadcasting signal, a modem 24 for transmitting and receiving data through a telephone line, a video processor/generator 28 for processing video data received from the modem 24 to a video signal and supplying the video signal to a cathode ray tube, an audio processor 26 for processing audio data received from the modem 24 to an audio signal and supplying the audio signal to a speaker, a microprocessor 10 for controlling data transmitted and received to and from the modem 24, and a memory 12 for storing a program executed by the microprocessor 10 and data. The modem is an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) modem that allows Internet access as well as video on demand (VOD) and news on demand (NOD). A printer connection 18 and a keyboard connection are provided, 20.
Patent GB-2320757-A (GB)
Title: Navigation aid
Inventor: TURNER JOHN RICHARD MILES
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 1997-08-20
Abstract: A navigation aid for use with printed maps, the aid comprising: (a) a receiver of transmitted signals from a geographic position fixing system such as, for example, GPS, which receiver is operative to determine from the transmitted signals the current geographic coordinates of the navigation aid; (b) an electronic database means storing a plurality of sets of data, each set of data comprising definitive parameters of a respective map or series of maps for definition of the correspondence between the coordinates of the map grid associated with the map and the coordinates of the geographic position fixing system; (c) a map identity input means for the user to enter into the aid the identity of the map to be used therewith and data selection means responsive to the input identity to select from the database the set of data corresponding to the map identified by the user; (d) processing means for converting the currently determined geographic coordinates into the corresponding map grid coordinates of the identified map using the selected data; and (e) a display for displaying the thus-established corresponding map grip coordinates to the user.
Patent GB-2326314-A (GB)
Title: Selective information receiving apparatus
Inventor: HIGUCHI NORIHIKO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1998-04-22
Abstract: A transmitter broadcasts current location information to a receiver and location specific information such as local area weather reports which are identified by a header containing an area code. The receiver stores the current location information and only displays the location specific information which is relevant to its present location.
Patent GB-2337090-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control circuit for a continuously-variable ratio transmission
Inventor: GREENWOOD CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: F16H47/04
Filed: 1998-05-08
Abstract: An hydraulic control circuit for a CW transmission includes a first hydraulic pressure control valve V 1 , for controlling the pressure of hydraulic fluid to be supplied to the roller control pistons of the variator and a second hydraulic pressure control valve V 2  for controlling the pressure of hydraulic fluid to be supplied to a clutching arrangement of the transmission. Said valves V 1 , V 2  are connected in flow series and by a first fluid directing valve means V3(SI, S2) for directing flow from each pump PL, PR to a first point P upstream of valve V 1 , or to a second point P downstream of valve V 1 , but upstream of valve V 2 . By adopting such an arrangement it is possible to control the clutches without affecting the roller position and vice versa.
Patent GB-2337358-A (GB)
Title: Active correction technique for a display, e.g. a magnetic matrix display
Inventor: BEETESON JOHN STUART
IPC: G09G3/22
Filed: 1998-05-16
Abstract: A display device such as a magnetic matrix addressed display device having a cathode means and grid electrode means comprising an orthogonal array of parallel row conductors and parallel column conductors 40a, includes means for selectively applying cut-off and gain correction information 516 to the row conductors the column conductors. The cut-off and gain correction information may be applied so as to affect all of the display area equally and correct for warm up drift, or it may be applied so as to correct for the effect of a discrete number of hot cathode filaments being used or it may be applied on a pixel by pixel basis. The correction information may vary with time or with the temperature sensed by a detector 514.
Patent GB-2338742-A (GB)
Title: A locking device for a freight container
Inventor: VAN DIJK JACOB PIETER
IPC: B60P7/13
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: A locking device for locking a container to a chassis of a trailer, the locking device including a pin 13 for engaging in an opening 43 of a corner fitting 4B of a container, the pin 13 being mounted on a carrier member 12 which is movable between a first position in which the pin 13 engages in the opening of the corner fitting 4B and a second position in which the pin 13 is clear of the corner fitting 4B, and a locking member 14 for locking the carrier member 12 in the first position.
Patent GB-2328970-A (GB)
Title: Replaceable hinged access cover for sunken utility boxes/shafts
Inventor: DUDLEY H JOHN T
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1998-09-07
Abstract: A replaceable hinged access cover for sunken utility boxes or shafts comprises a cover assembly (30) consisting of a cover (34) which is pivotally mounted upon a hinge mounting (32) using hinge pins (42). The hinge mounting may be removably located in the top of a sunken utility box (10) and is held in place by grub screws (48). The ends of the hinge mounting are also provided with recesses (37) to assist with its location and fastening within the box frame.
Patent GB-2330003-A (GB)
Title: Thermal processing apparatus
Inventor: HARADA TAKAYUKI
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1998-09-22
Abstract: Thermal processing apparatus for a sheet-like workpiece W such as a semiconductor wafer, optical disc or liquid crystal substrate, comprises a heat transfer plate 2 under which an electric heater 3 is installed to heat the heat transfer plate evenly. Peltier elements 5 are additionally provided under the electric heater, and may be used to raise or lower the temperature of the workpiece, there being a cooling section 6 through which cooling liquid flows. There may be an intermediate plate 4 to diffuse heat from the Peltier elements 5. A controller 9 controls the ac power to the electric heater 3 and dc direction and power to the Peltier elements 5 in dependence on the output of a temperature sensor 8.
Patent GB-2345150-A (GB)
Title: Stereo photographic system
Inventor: INABA MINORU
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: A stereo photographic system capable of reproducing a correct stereo image by improving the precision of positions for mounting the films on a stereo slide mount comprises a detecting device 6, that projects through movable lenses 65L,65R the pictures of the films F bearing indexing marks onto a pair of right and left focusing at 63L,63R and control knob 68 adjusts the gap between the right and left lenses and thus the projected pictures to adjust the perspective feeling. A printer device 81 drives a printer head 87 based upon the position data that are measured by detector 69 coupled to control knob 68, and prints indexes Mm a base frame 51a of the stereo slide mount to accomplish the positioning with respect to the perforations. When the films are mounted in a manner that the indexes Mm of the base frame 51a are in agreement with the indexing marks on the films, the offset amount of the pictures of the films relative to the windows of the stereo slide mount is fixed to a position relatively equal to the offset amount of the projected pictures relative to the focusing plates detected by the detecting device. The system can also place frame members on the film edges using laser beams 73 in the detector 61 and the printer 81 can print frame members on base frame 51a.
Patent GB-2333121-A (GB)
Title: Mtor vehicle door latch release transmission
Inventor: CHILLA REINHOLD
IPC: E05B85/16
Filed: 1998-12-30
Abstract: An outside motor vehicle door handle 1 is mounted for pull action to operate a latch release lever 2. A portion 15 of the handle acts to rotate a member 10 and a member 6 has an end portion 7 which locates within a portion 3 to transmit rotary motion between members 10 and 6. An eccentric 5 is driven by member 6 and connects via a linkage 8 to the latch release lever 2.