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Patent GB-2287563-A (GB)
Title: Arming apparatus for a security circuit
Inventor: MCBREEN JOSEPH OLIVER
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 1995-02-14
Abstract: An arming circuit (1) arms and disarms a car immobiliser (2) on reception of a security code which matches a stored reference security code. The arming circuit (1) is operable in an input mode for enabling inputting and storing of new reference security codes. The reference security codes are stored as reference master security codes and reference secondary security codes. A reference security code may only be inputted after a master security code has been received. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299255-A (GB)
Title: Plant pot with drip tray
Inventor: LUO SHYR-LONG
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: A flower pot includes a supporting assembly 11 secured to the bottom portion of the pot for slidably receiving a tray 14 which can be used for collecting water and which can be easily removed. The flower pot may further include a number of wheels 3 secured to the bottom portion of the pot for moving the flower pot. In a second embodiment the tray may be slidably received within a saucer on which the flower pot is supported (Figures 3 and 4, not shown).
Patent GB-2287892-A (GB)
Title: Game
Inventor: WHARTON ALAN
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 1995-04-01
Abstract: A puzzle game comprises a base 1 and mounted within the base a plurality of freely movable concentric annular rings 2, 3.... The assembly also comprises a cover 8 which is attached to the base by screws 9. The cover has viewholes through which indicia on the surfaces of the rings can be viewed and curved slots allowing access to holes in the rings which allow the rings to be moved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286193-A (GB)
Title: Anticoagulants and processes for preparing such
Inventor: JANN KLAUS
IPC: C08B37/00
Filed: 1991-03-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to anticoagulants prepared from the K5 saccharide of E. coli, which consist of alternating uronic acid and D-glucosamine residues wherein essentially all the D-glucosamine residues are N-sulphated.
Patent GB-2288972-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing filter pouches
Inventor: JEANS EDWARD LEWIS
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 1993-04-21
Abstract: An ingredient web 20 is made from a suitable non-absorbent plastics material or other suitable material and holds, at regular intervals along the entire length of the web, round tea-bag pouches 22. Non-water-conducting bands are formed across the web between individual pouches 22. Cut-out portions 30 and 32 further reduce the tendency for liquid to flow along the web. Feed holes 24, 26 and 28 are provided to enable the web to be indexed for a sprocket feed mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292812-A (GB)
Title: Multi-axis force platform
Inventor: COOK NATHAN H
IPC: G01L5/16
Filed: 1994-05-13
Abstract: A multi-axis force platform for determining forces and moments exerted on the platform along x, y and z axes includes at least one multi-axis spring. The multi-axis spring includes a block of rigid material through which a pattern of slots pass through to form a series of deflectable beams separated from each other by the slots. The deflectable beams surround an interior region of the spring and elastically couple the interior region of the spring to an outer region of the spring such that the interior region can deflect relative to the outer region along x, y and z axes when subjected to a load. One or more magnetic sensors are positioned within the interior region of the spring for sensing loads exerted on the spring. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297016-A (GB)
Title: Identity confidentiality using public key encryption in radio communication
Inventor: OHASHI MASAYOSHI
IPC: H04L9/16
Filed: 1995-12-18
Abstract: The radio communication system has at least one first radio station such as a base station (30) and a plurality of second radio stations such as mobile stations (31 - 33). The base station (30) at least possesses a public key, and each of the mobile stations (31 - 33) possesses a public-key cryptography function for ciphering the public key and an identity for identifying itself. An identity confidentiality method includes steps of generating a time-varying public key at the base station, and repeatedly broadcasting, from the base station, the generated time-varying public key to all the mobile stations so that the mobile stations can cipher the respective identities with the broadcasted time-varying public key.
Patent GB-2308816-A (GB)
Title: Games table
Inventor: HAMPSON GEORGE
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1996-01-04
Abstract: A games table, such as a snooker table, has a top playing surface bounded by cushions (5). The cushions are supported by rigid L-shaped metal extrusions (9) having an upstanding part (11) to which the cushion is attached, and a base part (10) which is fixed by bolts (15) to the edge of the playing surface. Ball-receiving pockets are provided in gaps between runs of cushions and rigid bridging members are incorporated in the pockets and are rigidly fixed to the ends of adjacent metal extrusions. The pockets have structural bodies with press-fit inner detachable bucket or channel units.
Patent GB-2298234-A (GB)
Title: A handle assembly
Inventor: MAYES JOHN
IPC: E05C5/04
Filed: 1994-11-01
Abstract: A handle assembly for a door or window comprising a fixing plate, a handle mounted on the fixing plate for rotation about a pivot axis and a locking device for interacting between the handle and the fixing plate to prevent rotation of the handle about the pivot axis, wherein the locking device comprises a movable portion which is carried by the fixing plate, the movable portion including locking means for engaging the handle when the locking device is in its active position such that the handle is prevented from moving in a direction perpendicular to and away from the fixing date. The handle assembly of the present invention affords greater security to a door or window. Persons are prevented, by way of the locking device, from unauthorised movement of the handle about the pivot axis and in a direction perpendicular and away from the fixing plate.
Patent GB-2302864-A (GB)
Title: Collating printed products
Inventor: HONEGGER WERNER
IPC: B65H39/065
Filed: 1996-06-25
Abstract: Rotary conveying device 12 has pockets 20 into which printed products are introduced from a plurality of feeders 14 spaced along the axial length of the pockets. During rotation U of the device 12, the outer edges of the products slide at 48 into clamps 46. The clamps 46 are moved in a closed path which includes a section having a component along the length of the pockets (figures 3, 6 and 13). The products are released from the clamps 46 at 48', having been shifted along the length of the pockets for collation purposes. Whilst new products are added at 14, the collections of products already in the pockets are held by clamps 60 controlled by rollers 66 cooperating with a guide 68. Clamps 60 are released at 48 to allow the outer edges of the products to again slide into clamps 46.
Patent GB-2318738-A (GB)
Title: Golf club shaft
Inventor: YOU CHIN-SAN
IPC: A63B53/10
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: A golf club 10 comprises a tapered hollow shaft 20 made of a plurality of first fiber braids 12 which are interlaced or intertwined. The shaft has a small diametrical end 22 and a large diametrical end 24. The shaft is further composed of a plurality of second fiber braids 14 extending linearly from the small diametrical end 22 towards the large diametrical end 24 for reinforcing the structural strength of the shaft. The structural integrity of the shaft is sustained by the second fiber braids 14 in the event that the first fiber braids 12 are severed.
Patent GB-2308439-A (GB)
Title: An air flow control valve for a vehicle
Inventor: LAUNCHBURY BRIAN
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: An air flow control valve comprises two circumferentially extending rows of air inlets 14, 16 for admitting fresh air or recirculated air into a blower assembly 20. The air inlets 14, 16 are spaced apart axially and circumferentially and are positioned in use on opposite sides of a bulkhead 32 of the vehicle separating an engine compartment from a passenger compartment. A rotable valve member 22 is arranged in one rotational position to close the first air inlets 14 and open the second air inlets 16 and in another rotational position to open the first air inlets 14 and close the second air inlets 16.
Patent GB-2319802-A (GB)
Title: Quick release fastener assembly
Inventor: FORTUNE WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 1996-11-30
Abstract: A quick release fastener assembly comprising:-  (i) a rod element 2, that is either connected to an item to be fastened, or is adapted to be connected to an item to be fastened, at a first end, the second end of the rod incorporating a circumfirential groove 4 in part or all of its circumference: (ii) a clip element 1 suitable for attachment to or incorporation in the interior surface of a vehicle, the body of said clip incorporating a channel adapted to accommodate the grooved end of the rod: (iii) a resilient means 25 provided on the inside of the channel being adapted to co-operate with the rod element such that in use when the rod element is inserted into the channel the resilient means positively engages with the groove in the rod element.
Patent GB-2324507-A (GB)
Title: Bob sled
Inventor: BURKE FRANK
IPC: B62B13/12
Filed: 1997-03-19
Abstract: A sled runner assembly has a pair of runners 14 pivotally connected to allow independent rotation about an axis 24 perpendicular to the sled runner's length, but held substantially parallel by links 26. Steering of the sled is by shifting of the body weight of the rider, which affects the contact patch of each runner, but without causing the undesirable "snow-plough" braking effect if the runners were allowed to depart from parallel. It is preferred that the axis 24 is arranged forward of the middle of the sled in the intended direction of travel.
Patent GB-2323806-A (GB)
Title: Solder dispenser
Inventor: DEIGHTON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B23K3/06
Filed: 1997-04-04
Abstract: A solder dispenser comprises an elongated body portion 3 adapted to be held by a user and having a longitudinal bore 11 therein, a solder straightening device 7 at one end of the body and an outlet nozzle 12 at the other. Means are provided for urging a strand of solder through the solder dispenser, and means 8, 9 prevent backward movement of the solder through the dispenser.
Patent GB-2311733-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: KATO AKIRA
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1997-04-04
Abstract: The golf ball comprises a thread wound core and a cover covering the thread wound core, the thread wound core comprising a solid center which has a diameter of 30 to 38 mm, a surface hardness, determined by JIS-C hardness meter, of 40 to 90 and a hardness difference between the center point and the surface, determined by JIS-C hardness meter, of within 5, the solid center also has a deformation amount of 0.5 to 2.5 mm, the deformation amount being determined by applying a weight from an initial load of 10 Kg to a final load at 30 Kg on the solid center and measuring a change of the deformation of the solid center by mm, and the cover is formed from a base resin mainly containing an ionomer resin and has a flexural modulus of 50 to 300 MPa and a Shore D hardness of 40 to less than 60.
Patent GB-2324598-A (GB)
Title: LED display with shades to shield LEDs from external light
Inventor: CLARK MICHAEL ALEXANDER GRAHAM
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1997-04-21
Abstract: A LED display 7 is provided, preferably for a traffic signal or a traffic light. The display 7 has a plurality of louvres 10, preferably inclined at an angle above the horizontal, which shield the LEDs 8 from phantom illumination by sunlight. At least the lower surface of the louvres 10 is reflective so that any light rays which are emitted from a LED 8 in an upward direction are deflected down below the horizontal to e.g. traffic at ground level. In an alternative arrangement a plurality of honeycombed shaped shading elements (11, Fig.6) may be used.
Patent GB-2316586-A (GB)
Title: Timing interpolator in digital demodulator
Inventor: EUN MYUNG-SU
IPC: H04L27/38
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: A timing interpolator for re-controlling symbol timing in a digital demodulator for converting a received analog signal to a digital signal comprises an address generator 32 or inputting M number of fractional intervals between 0 to 1 at each clock, and generating addresses from the fractional intervals; a memory 34 for storing sine function values corresponding to the M number of fractional intervals, and outputting sine function values corresponding to the addresses from the address generator; a tap-coefficient calculator 36 for receiving the filter index, the fractional intervals, and the sine function values, to calculate a tap-coefficient; and a digital filter 39 having L+1 of taps to filter an input signal by using the calculated tap-coefficient obtained from the tap-coefficient generator, and outputting the filtered signal. By using this structure, the timing interpolator stores M number of sine function values in the memory according to the variation of the filter index, the fractional interval, and the fractional interval instead of (L+1 )xM number of tap-coefficients, such that the interpolator's memory decreases by as much as 1/(L+ 1) by using the stored sine function values to directly calculate the tap-coefficients.
Patent GB-2320335-A (GB)
Title: Removing a resist film
Inventor: OGURI SACHIKO
IPC: H01L21/302
Filed: 1997-10-30
Abstract: A hardened layer 4 formed over unhardened layer 3 of a resist film 2, layer 4 is formed as a result of ion implantation of a semiconductor substrate 1 is removed by bombarding the layer with positively charged ions, e.g. of oxygen, an oxygen/hydrogen mixture, argon or helium generated by an hf coil 22, the substrate being negatively biased by electrode 25 and the temperature being low enough to avoid popping. The temperature may be 120{C or below, the substrate being heated by heater such as a lamp 33. After removal of the hardened layer, layer 3 of the resist film can be removed by bombardment with the same ions, but with the substrate being unbiased and at an elevated temperature, e.g. 150-300{C. Temperature control may be effected by using pins 32 to vary the distance between the heater 33 and the substrate 1.
Patent GB-2321141-A (GB)
Title: Overcurrent breaking circuit
Inventor: HOSOKAWA KIYOSHI
IPC: H02H3/093
Filed: 1998-01-09
Abstract: A DC supply circuit, particularly for a vehicle having a large capacitive load such as a freezer, has an intelligent power switch 4 including a semiconductor switch 1 and a current detector 2. A control circuit 5 causes the switch 1 to be opened if an overcurrent is detected. For a short period after the switch 1 is first closed, an overcurrent is ignored, and similarly for a short period after an overcurrent is detected when the circuit is in a steady conductive state, for example when the freezer is turned on. During each of these periods, a series of interruption signals may be supplied to the switch 1, and any overcurrent is ignored in at least the first one of each of these series.
Patent GB-2320988-A (GB)
Title: A soliton-based optical communication system
Inventor: ECKSTEIN JAMES N
IPC: H04B10/2507
Filed: 1995-09-13
Abstract: A multichannel wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) optical communication system comprises a source of optical solitons of selected wavelength (120), a multiplexer for separating a plurality of trains of solitons from the source (102), a plurality of wavelength shifters (104), a plurality of amplitude modulators (106), a demultiplexer means for combining the individually modulated wavelengths (107) for feeding into an optical fibre (108), a wavelength dispersive means (110) for receiving the WDM solitons, and a plurality of detectors (112) for detecting the modulated signal from each individual wavelength component. The wavelength shifting means are preferably implemented using a travelling waveguided optical pulse in which mismatch between the velocity of the guided light wave and a microwave modulation signal is compensated for by periodically altering the electrode position in relation to the optical guide (see fig. 2a).
Patent GB-2336188-A (GB)
Title: A disc brake
Inventor: SCALABRONI ENRIQUE
IPC: F16D65/18
Filed: 1998-04-06
Abstract: A disc brake comprises a fixed caliper 16 supported, in use, on a stationary part of a vehicle, and a piston 1, 6 driven by a lever 21 to directly advance brake shoe 9 and pad 10 into engagement with one side of brake disc 11 and to advance, via bell-crank levers 7 and shafts 8, brake shoe 12 and pad 10 into engagement with the other side of the brake disc. Upon brake wear, piston part 6 will be retained in an advanced position by a pawl and ratchet mechanism (13, 14 Fig.2) and return movement of lever 21 will cause piston part 1 to rotate relative to piston part 6. Pawl and ratchet mechanism 4, 30 prevents relative rotation between the parts 1, 6 on application of the brake.
Patent GB-2322827-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing an insulating panel
Inventor: MCCARTHY EOIN T
IPC: E04C2/292
Filed: 1996-01-25
Abstract: A backing sheet 12 (2 in figure 3) is led from one of two top sheet coil stations (13,14). An outer sheet 15 (3 in figure 3) is led from one of two top sheet coil stations (16,17) or from the second backing tray coil station (14). A joint between the end of a backing sheet or of a outer sheet from one coil and a backing sheet or outer sheet from the start of another coil is made to provide a continuous course of backing and outer sheet. The sheets (12,15) are then profiled prior to preheating. A release material may be applied after profiling and before preheating. Liquid foam reactants are laid down on the sheet 15 with tapes applied to side edges to prevent spillage. The sheet 12 is then applied and the reactants are expanded in an oven to form a composite panel. An edge seal is applied to one longitudinal side edge of the panel.
Patent GB-2336804-A (GB)
Title: A bomb disposal method
Inventor: PARKES JOHN HUMPHRIES
IPC: B23D57/00
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: A method of disposing of an explosively combustible device 3 by sawing it into a plurality of sections using a remotely controlled cutting apparatus having a reciprocating blade 2 or a continuously circulating flexible blade 2. Prior to cutting, the device 3 may be immobilised, e.g. using clamping means or by locating the device 3 in a liquid-tight container, filling the container with a flowable substance such as crushed ice and then allowing the substance to harden. Two cuts may be made simultaneously and the device 3 may be cooled by spraying a cooling fluid as it is cut.
Patent GB-2335636-A (GB)
Title: High pressure hot gas marine engine and propulsive system
Inventor: MCBAIN HAROLD ALBERT
IPC: B63H11/14
Filed: 1998-11-11
Abstract: A Marine Propulsive System utilises a pulse jet engine comprising at least one combustion cylinder 4 supplied separately with compressed air and fuel via manifold 3 and fuel injectors 5 respectively, and fired by a spark plug 7. The cylinder is filled and exhausted via valves 2 and 9 opened or closed as necessary by auxiliary powered camshafts 1 and 8.The exploded fuel air mixture leaves through spring loaded non-return flaps 10 and thereafter enters a gas outlet tube 4 in a rising water lift pipe 1 provided with a forward/reverse flap 5 and non return flaps 9. A water turbine 6 in pipe 1 drives an air compressor for supplying compressed air to the cylinder 4. The water gas mixture is discharged below the water line through a steerable vent.
Patent GB-2343969-A (GB)
Title: A data processing apparatus and method for performing an arithemtic operation on a plurality of signed data values
Inventor: DIJKSTRA WILCO
IPC: G06F7/575
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, two or more signed data values are encoded into a composite value, and the composite value is then processed using standard instructions as if they were SIMD instructions. This is made possible by use of a particular encoding of the signed data values which avoids the problems with overflow and underflow between two adjacent data values. Since this encoding enables standard instructions to be used, much of the benefits of using SIMD extensions can be achieved without the cost of extra hardware or new instructions which SIMD techniques necessitate.
Patent GB-2346250-A (GB)
Title: Module for playing a game
Inventor: WHITE THOMAS
IPC: G09B3/06
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: A hand-held module for use in a game has a slot 12 or socket into which a printed question and answer card 14 can be inserted. The module has a first window 18 in one face of the module for allowing viewing of a first area (where a question is printed) of a card in the slot and second windows 20 in the same face of the module for allowing viewing of second areas (where alternative possible answers are printed) of the card. The windows have means such as a sliding shutter 25 which the user can use to mark selected ones of the second windows (to indicate which possible answer the user believes is correct). Alternatively the selection is made using a movable flag (marked with a cross or a tick), by illuminating LEDs, or by a marker pen in association with wipe-clean surfaces. In one form of game, each player has a module but only the question master has a module with an inserted card.
Patent GB-2336451-A (GB)
Title: Reprogramming of dual microcontrollers in a hazardous machinery security system
Inventor: GIVET JEAN-BERNARD
IPC: G05B9/03
Filed: 1999-03-09
Abstract: Separate microcontrollers MC1 and MC2 receive synchronous signals E1 and E2 from sensors and communicate through links C1, C2 to ensure consistent program operation. A comparator K compares their outputs S1,S2 and operates an alarm when a discrepancy is detected. EEPROMs MM1,MM2 are associated with each microcontroller. A programming interface M is connected to MC1 and MC2 through a common microcontroller MC3, whereby the parameterisation data for the functions of MC1 and MC2 may be stored reliably in MM1 and MM2. MC1 and MC2 read back the new contents of MM1 and MM2 and return the data to MC3 for display. Bilateral writing with exchange ensures correct entry of the data. Cyclic redundancy codes may be used, and the programming messages have a Hamming distance of 4 with respect to each other.
Patent GB-2348303-A (GB)
Title: Managing multiple task execution according to the task loading of a processor
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH HENRY ESMOND
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 1999-03-23
Abstract: A task managing method in which multiple tasks are assigned to a processor with varying frequency and differing processing demands. The method involves adjusting the method of dealing with tasks according to the load requirements placed upon the processor. A polling method is used when there is a high demand or frequent task arrival and an interrupt method is used when there is a low demand or infrequent task arrival. An interrupt 320 is generated in response to receipt of a first task and the task is scheduled on a task queue for later processing. The interrupt is then disabled 330. When the scheduled task 340 reaches the head of the queue, the task is executed 350 along with all other tasks that have been added to the queue since the first task was scheduled 360,370. When all the tasks have been processed, a further task is speculatively scheduled 380 to check for and execute any tasks subsequently placed on the task queue. When this speculatively scheduled task reaches the end of the queue it is executed 390, and if any new tasks are found yet another task is speculatively scheduled 380 to check 400 for and execute 410,420 any tasks subsequently placed on the task queue. If no new tasks are found on the queue the interrupt is re-enabled 310. A particular use of the invention is detailed for a storage controller. The advantage is that switching between interrupt-driven and polling-driven methods in such a manner allows efficient utilisation of processor resources according to the loading that the tasks make on the processor.