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Patent GB-2320170-A (GB)
Title: Two image computer image projector
Inventor: SUZUKI SHOJI
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 1996-12-13
Abstract: An optical projector is described which is particularly suitable for displaying an image from a computer. First and second display panels 128, 118 are provided for projecting first (104) and second (102) images respectively, and an adjusting unit is provided to adjust the display sizes and positions. The first and second images (104) (102) are at standard computer and at enhanced printer resolutions respectively. They may be independently adjusted in position.
Patent GB-2331215-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive codebook for speech encoding/decoding
Inventor: SANO HIDEO
IPC: G10L19/09
Filed: 1998-06-16
Abstract: In a CELP system, a coder (201, Fig.2) and a decoder (202) have identical codebooks, and the amount of data to be transmitted is compressed by transmission and reception of codebook indexes. Past excitation signals are stored in a memory and used as an adaptive codebook to improve speech quality. In an adaptive codebook generator 100, an index memory 101 stores indexes of previous frames and provides a fixed codebook index I fcb Prev i preceding by i frames to a fixed codebook 102 and an adaptive codebook index I acb Prev i to an excitation signal memory 104. All the data in the excitation signal memory 104 is set to zero or known data when starting generation of the excitation signal of the current frame. Fixed codebook 102 and excitation signal memory 104 provide outputs based on table lookup operations performed with the inputs from index memory 101, and these outputs are combined in an adder 106 after being subjected to gain control in multipliers 103, 105 which have their gains set according to data from index memory 101. The output of adder 106 forms an excitation signal which is fed back to the excitation signal memory 104 to update its internal state. Data from the excitation signal memory updated in this way is supplied as codebook of the current frame to an adaptive codebook 107.
Patent GB-2338623-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone operable in private numbering plan mode
Inventor: DARBY MICHAEL
IPC: H04Q7/38
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: A mobile radio telephone can use a private numbering plan which allows a group of subscribers to contact each other by abbreviated dialling. The user can selectively choose a private numbering plan (PNP) mode or an external mode. In order that conversion of the number dialled by the user into a number which appropriately accesses the radio interface can be effected in both modes, different prefixes are applied by the user in each mode. In the PNP mode, a number without a first prefix is converted as if it is a PNP number, and a number with the first prefix is converted as if it is an external number. In the external mode, a number without a second prefix is converted as if it is an external number, and a number with the second prefix is converted as if it is a PNP number. Numbers stored in a memory, such as a SIM card, can also be displayed. The number on the display appears in the form which must be dialled by the user, including appropriate prefix when required according to whether the phone is in the PNP or external mode and whether the number is a PNP number or an external number.
Patent GB-2340771-A (GB)
Title: Crusher
Inventor: HOWARD BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: B02C23/10
Filed: 1998-08-26
Abstract: An apparatus for crushing reinforced concrete elements and separating the crushed concrete from the reinforcements, the apparatus comprising a crusher e.g jaw crusher 4,5, for crushing the reinforced concrete elements into crushed concrete and reinforcements the crusher having outlet 7 for discharging the crushed concrete and the reinforcements along an inclined discharge path and a chute for receiving the discharged reinforcements, the chute being laterally spaced apart from the outlet so that the crushed concrete falls into the gap between the crusher outlet and the chute. The crusher may be a different type having an inclined discharge plate at its outlet.
Patent GB-2328888-A (GB)
Title: Conical pleated filter cartridges
Inventor: OTTO RAINER
IPC: B01D29/21
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: A filter cartridge comprises a pleated filter material (1) joined together to form a conical tube wherein, in the region of each of the end faces of the tube, at least one at least partially peripheral band (3, 4) is connected to the pleated filter material at the points of the pleating. The filter cartridge is prepared by pleating the sheet-like filter material (1) the pleated strip-shaped filter material (1) is laid out to form an unwound cone envelope, a band (3, 4) is connected to the points of the pleats of one side and the filter material (1) is subsequently bent to form a conical tube, and is closed on itself by joining the the two ends together. A conical supporting grid may be present in the interior of the tube, and the ends of the tube are adhesively bonded to a cover 5 and a base 6 with a polyurethane 7.
Patent GB-2341472-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security system with a remote alert system of alarm activation
Inventor: PHILLIPS ALAN JAMES
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 1998-09-14
Abstract: A system that informs the holder/carrier of the appropriate receiver that their vehicle security system has been activated. This is achieved by strategically placed sensors (or similar devices) which may be on doors,windows,bonnet,boot lid,ignition,steering column,wheels activating the vehicle-based remote alert transmitter. This transmits a signal to the remote receiver. The remote receiver receives the above signal and activates whatever 'communication to holder' method/s is/are contained within its housing. These 'communication to holder' methods are one of/or a combination of the following - noise,light,movement,read-out.
Patent GB-2326319-A (GB)
Title: High performance symmetric arbitration protocol support for I/O requirements
Inventor: SARANGDHAR NITIN V
IPC: G06F13/36
Filed: 1995-01-17
Abstract: An apparatus for use in a computer system comprising of: a priority agent having an arbiter unit operable to assert a priority signal to request ownership of a bus from a symmetric arbitration unit coupled to said bus, said arbiter unit obtains ownership of said bus within a pre-determined number of clock cycles after the assertion of the priority signal unless a lock signal has been asserted by said symmetric arbitration unit owning said bus.
Patent GB-2330040-A (GB)
Title: Eliminating DTMF signalling in an integrated wireless-wireline system
Inventor: LIEM SUSANNA
IPC: H04W92/24
Filed: 1998-09-23
Abstract: An integrated wireless wireline system (IWWS) architecture eliminates the requirement for dual tone modulation frequency signalling (DTMF) between the wireless and wireline sections. A called party's number is communicated from the wireless section to the wireline section via a mobility management interface. Off hook immediate call set up is performed at the wireline section once an off hook signal is received from the wireless section via a GR 303 interface. The wireline section may include a switch and an advanced intelligent network. The arrangement expedites call set up and makes it more reliable.
Patent GB-2338564-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor device with built-in self-test circuitry and an apparatus for testing the same
Inventor: OMURA RYUJI
IPC: G01R31/3193
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: A semiconductor device 1 comprises power input means P1, a memory circuit 2 and a built-in self-test circuit 4 which responds to externally applied signals to execute a test and to output the test result data. The said device 1 may include memory 2 and logic 3 circuitry to be tested. Also disclosed is a test apparatus 10, for the above mentioned semiconductor device, comprising a power supply 12 for the said device, a circuit 13 for instructing the built-in self-test circuit 4 on the execution of the test and the output of the test result data and a circuit 14 for receiving the test result data. The apparatus may be arranged to test a plurality of said semiconductor devices simultaneously with respective serial/parallel converting circuits 14 to receive and transfer the data to storage means 11.
Patent GB-2330863-A (GB)
Title: A method of constructing a multi-storey building
Inventor: GROSVENOR RIC
IPC: E04B1/35
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: A method of constructing a multi-storey building (10) which comprises at least a first storey and a second storey. In this method a floor member of said first storey and at least one wall member of said second storey are constructed concurrently.
Patent GB-2331136-A (GB)
Title: An automatic braking process for a vehicle
Inventor: FUCHS ALEXANDER
IPC: B60T7/12
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: An automatic braking process for a vehicle is initiated when the rate of operation Vbp of the brake pedal exceeds an initiation threshold value AS and produces a brake pressure greater than the brake pressure corresponding to the operation of the brake pedal, and the initiation threshold value is reduced (step 102) in dependence on a function of the distance Dist to the preceding vehicle if that distance is less than a limit value G1. In a second embodiment (Fig.3), the threshold value reduction also depends on functions of the vehicle speed (v) and pedal movement (Sbp), and the automatic braking process is additionally initiated when Vbps AS and Dist is less than a smaller limit value (G3). In a third embodiment (Fig.6), the automatic braking process is only dependent on Dist being less than a limit value (G3).
Patent GB-2329745-A (GB)
Title: Educational device for teaching simple and complex mathematical concepts
Inventor: RAINEY JOHN DESMOND
IPC: G09B1/18
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: An educational device comprising a holder or axle (2) for a plurality of side by side revolvable arms (3) or counters whereby in use the arms revolve by twirling the holder or by manipulating arms so that when placed on a support surface some arms lie on the left hand side of the holder while the remaining arms lie on the right hand side of the holder. The device consists of arms which revolve on a handle (1). It can he manipulated in a number of ways and adapts both to play and to serious educational purpose. In broad educational mode the device is an exploration tool and toy where children can develop skills and play invented games or invent their own. In its main educational use, the device is a mathematics exploration tool and toy; is of a construction which makes it compatible with the decimal system of number among others; and in particular provides a visual-kinaesthetic method for the teaching/learning/understanding/ exploration of mathematics.
Patent GB-2345334-A (GB)
Title: Fireplace Lintel
Inventor: GRANT ARCHIBALD
IPC: F24B1/198
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: A lintel 1 is provided for a fireplace and comprises a sloping internal face 4 which when stacked with other building components, such as bricks, forms a convergent path for heat or smoke from the fire. The lintel has an elongate body 2 with a flat first surface 3 substantially perpendicular to a second flat surface and connected by a third sloping surface4 . At either end of the elongate body 2 end portions 5 are provided having a first 6 and second 7 contact surface parallel to the first 3 and second surface of the elongate body 2. An inward facing surface 8 is provided adjacent the third sloping surface 4 and angularly disposed to both contact surfaces 6 and 7. An elongate lip (9, Figure 2a) may be provided along the edge between the sloping surface 4 and an elongate surface 3. The sloping surfaces 4 and 8 may form the shape of a cut off "V" or a truncated pyramid. The lintel 1 may be made of fire retardent or refractory material. The lintel 1 or a plurality of lintels may be used to form a fireplace wherein the narrowest part of the V-shape is closest to the flue. Where a plurality of lintels are used they may be stacked and each end portion made progressively larger to form a convergent path for heat and smoke (Figure 5B).
Patent GB-2333928-A (GB)
Title: A surface-mounted electromagnetic sound generator
Inventor: KUWABARA ATSUSHI
IPC: H04R13/00
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: Coil ends 18a, 18b and terminals 8, 10 are connected within the periphery of the magnet 120 and in a plane which is the same as that of the coil, etc. Accordingly the magnet and the structural portion at which the coil ends are connected do not overlap, as a result of which a very slender surface-mounted electromagnetic sound generator is obtained. Further, since the structural portion at which the coil ends are connected is situated on the inner side of the magnet, attaching portions 8b, 10b of the terminals are led out so as to project upwardly from a lower case 6. The magnet is ring-shaped with a cut-out.
Patent GB-2350304-A (GB)
Title: Golf club cover
Inventor: NOLAN KEVIN
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 1999-05-22
Abstract: A golf club head cover made from a resilient and flexible material comprises a plurality of holes so that a free flow of air through the cover is enabled thus enhancing the rate of drying of the interior of the cover. The holes also allow for easier putting on and taking off of the cover.
Patent GB-2351187-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable connector mount to reduce required depth of a connector housing
Inventor: WHITE RICHARD
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 1999-06-07
Abstract: A connector housing facia 1 comprises a frame 5 defining an opening and a hinged cover 6 which carries a connector 4. The cover 6 is pivotable between an open position where the connector 4 can be accessed through the opening, and a closed position where the opening is covered. The pivot point 10 of the cover 6 is recessed from its front face 12. The pivot allows the connector 4 to be mounted at an acute angle; this means that the mounting box 3 can be shallower than would be needed if the connector 4 was mounted perpendicularly in the box.
Patent GB-2341261-A (GB)
Title: Mobility services system eg for conurbations
Inventor: KREHBIEHL THOMAS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1999-08-23
Abstract: A mobility services system, especially for conurbations, comprises a number of mobility services and a dispatching centre, the dispatching centre calculating a route for the mobility services and transmitting a current traffic situation, P and R (park and ride) places and/or the departure times of public passenger transport to motor vehicle by means of communication devices. The users of the mobility services system are suppliers and/or consumers of transport capacity in motor vehicle a supplier offering to the dispatching centre transport capacity for a journey between a starting point and a destination point via the communication devices, specifying offer parameters, and a consumer requesting from the dispatching centre transport capacity for a certain route via the communication devices, specifying request parameters. The dispatching centre creates for the consumer a list of mobility on offer by comparison of the offer parameters and/or the timetables of public passenger transport with the request parameters, and transmits this to the consumer by means of the communication devices, and the consumer selects from the list of mobility on offer an offer of mobility and books it at the dispatching centre by means of the communication devices.
Patent GB-2353320-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic scaffold board
Inventor: DORN KARL
IPC: E04G5/08
Filed: 1999-08-31
Abstract: A telescopic metal scaffold board comprises two pieces of metal formed so that one fits inside the other with the ability to pull out and lock at different lengths of extension.
Patent GB-2354040-A (GB)
Title: Pivotal coupling structure for panels
Inventor: WU SU-LAN
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1999-09-07
Abstract: A structure for pivotally coupling two or more panels 2 edge to edge comprises a tubular shaft 4, two socket assemblies 5,7 of which the outer sockets 7 are axially fixed by engaging means 73,42 adjacent the respective ends of the shaft 4 but are free to rotate while the inner sockets 5 can rotate relative to the outer, engagement means 8,9 which are fixed to each panel edge 1 and which engage the inner sockets in the case of one panel and the outer sockets in the case of another panel so that the panels can pivot relative to each other and end caps 6 for the ends of the shaft which have internal teeth 622 adapted to engage external threads 511 on the internal sockets 5. Further panels may be mounted to the shaft by means of connecting members 3 which engage the outer socket 7 and in turn receive the engagement means 8,9 of the panels.
Patent GB-2338500-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for sealing and transferring force in a well bore
Inventor: VAN BUSKIRK RICHARD GLENN
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 1996-05-16
Abstract: A wellbore (1) is at least partially obstructed with a partition or obstruction member (5). A fluid slurry of an aggregate mixture of particulate matter is pumped into the wellbore adjacent the partition or obstruction member. The aggregate mixture of particulate material contains at least one component of particulate material, and each of the at least one particulate material components has an average discrete particle dimension different from that of the other particulate material components. Fluid pressure then is applied to the aggregate material, and fluid is drained from the aggregate material through a fluid drainage passage in the partition or obstruction member. The fluid pressure and drainage of fluid from the aggregate mixture combined to compact the aggregate mixture into a substantially solid, load-bearing, force-transferring, substantially fluid-impermeable plug member (11), which seals a first wellbore region from fluid flow communication with a second wellbore region. The plug member is easily removed from the wellbore by directing a high-pressure fluid stream toward the plug member, thereby dissolving or disintegrating the particulate material of the plug member into a fluid slurry, which may be circulated out of or suctioned from the wellbore. The invention is directed to the means whereby the particulate material is positioned.
Patent GB-2343917-A (GB)
Title: Ball joint having two-piece bearing and spring
Inventor: LITTMANN GARY W
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 1999-10-18
Abstract: In a ball joint 10 supporting a first suspension member (14, figure 1) of a vehicle suspension for movement relative to a second (40, figure 1) about a steering axis 30, the ball stud 80 is received in an intermediate bearing 100 in the socket 60 and the ball stud and bearing are able to move together in the socket along the axis 30 during assembly of the suspension to compensate for manufacturing tolerances. The bearing 100 includes first and second relatively moveable bearing elements 110, 130 and a biassing spring 150 acting between the socket and the second bearing element. The spring yieldably resists movement of the first and second bearing elements relative to the socket. The first bearing element 110 is movable with the first end portion 82 of the stud in the socket 66, and has a pivot centre 118. The second bearing element 130 is disposed between the first bearing element 110 and the socket 60, and supports the first bearing element and the stud 80 for pivotal movement relative to the socket about pivot centre 118.
Patent GB-2356352-A (GB)
Title: Game cards
Inventor: MACKENZIE NORMAN FRASER
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 1999-10-19
Abstract: Two or more game cards 1,2 bearing on one or both sides an incomplete image, graphic, message or information 11,12 and into which a cut has been made to form a flange 8 or tab 5 which may be used to slot the cards together to complete an image or message and thereby obtaining a reward or prize. Optionally more than one flange or tab of any shape may be used and can be located at different positions of the image. Preferably the game cards may be produced in large quantities and can be printed on one or both sides.
Patent GB-2356932-A (GB)
Title: Measuring tissue properties
Inventor: HURRELL ANDREW
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: Tissue properties, eg bone density are determined by disposing an ultrasound detector 31 comprising a plurality of ultrasound receiving elements adjacent the tissue, insonifying the tissue with a broad-band ultrasound field from an ultrasound transmitter 30 and capturing the signal transmitted through the tissue with each ultrasound receiving element. The transmitted signal is captured substantially simultaneously at each ultrasound receiving element; and the attenuation of ultrasound within the tissue is determined at more than one frequency for the paths between the transmitter and each of the receiving elements. The apparatus may be used for in vivo diagnosis of osteoporosis; or it may be used to inspect animal tissue or vegetative tissue such as wood.
Patent GB-191510967-A (GB)
IPC: F41G1/027
Abstract: 10,967. Gibbs, G. C. July 28. Sights - Consists in mounting an auxiliary foresight by means of a saddle-piece having two depending limbs adapted to be engaged by a crossbolt passing through the nosecap and stock. In the construction shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the depending limbs s are hooked for engagement with the crossbolt q. The auxiliary sight p is held rigid by a vertical clamping-screw t at the rear acting in conjunction with a forward screw v or a projecting nose engaging the inclined rear surface of the ordinary foresight.
Patent HU-T62714-A (HU)
Title: Method at least three degree of freedom moving combined spatial configuration
Inventor: SCHILTZ JEAN-MARIE
IPC: G05B19/40
Filed: 1992-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of moving, with at least three degrees of freedom, especially in the theatrical sector on or under a stage, a complex three-dimensional structure which is supported by a plurality of independently controllable lifting machines or the like. In the method, three virtual, parallel reference axes (A, B, C) are established in the space, on which axes one point of attack (a, b, c) in each case is moved upwards or downwards as a function of a positioning signal in each case. A virtual surface is drawn through these points of attack. A plurality of independent lifting machines or the like are installed over or under this surface. For each lifting machine, a weighting is determined as a function of its position relative to each reference axis, the weighting being a measure of the extent to which the operation of the machine in question is influenced by the movement of the points of attack on the reference axes. The direction and speed of movement of the points of attack on the reference axes are predetermined as positioning signals. Via the weighting, partial control signals are generated for each machine in accordance with the proportions of its influence, by the movement of the points of attack. The partial control signals for each machine are summed and passed to the individual allocated machine as an overall control signal. <IMAGE>
Patent HU-T68192-A (HU)
Title: Electrically conducting cable with one or more cores, in particular for signal transfer
Inventor: VAN DEN HUL AALT JOUK
IPC: B29C48/154
Filed: 1993-08-12
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically conducting cable with one or more cores, in particular for signal transfer. According to the invention, the conductor of at least one core comprises a carbon filament obtained by dehydrogenating a cyclic hydrocarbon CxHy. With such a core the signal tranfer is improved significantly, in particular at the lower signal levels, whereas a core on basis of such a carbon filament has a higher resistance against mechanical loads, such as bending and the like.