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Patent GB-2291564-A (GB)
Title: Repeater arrangement for a mobile communication system
Inventor: URATANT CHIKARA
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1995-07-11
Abstract: Each of a plurality of mobile stations 15 is operable for normal direct communication with a base station 11 when in the base station service area 13, and each mobile is also operable as a repeater whereby a mobile 15(2) which has moved near to or outside the boundary of the base service area 13 can communicate with the base 11 via a mobile 15(1) acting as a repeater. If the mobile 15(2) detects a received signal level from base 11 which is insufficient for communication and a level from another mobile 15(1) which is sufficient, and the levels received at mobile 15(1) from base 11 and from mobile 15(2) are both sufficient, then mobile 15(1) acts as the repeater for mobile 15(2). Communication is via time division multiplex. Each mobile has a judging circuit (25, Fig. 3) responsive to received level and also responsive to a destination ID in a received signal. A time slot disposing circuit (27) receives a control signal from the judging circuit (25). Each frame of a radio carrier may have a first half with a first set of time slots 1 to N and a second half with a second set of time slots N+1 to 2N (Fig. 2). The base 11 transmits in the first set of slots and receives in the second set of slots. In the repeater mode, mobile 15(2) transmits to mobile 15(1) in a slot of the first set and receives from mobile 15(1) in a slot of the second set, and mobile 15(1) receives from base 11 and mobile 15(2) in slots of the first set and transmits to base 11 and mobile 15(2) in slots of the second set. It is also possible for mobile 15(2) to communicate with base 11 via a series of successive repeating mobiles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292369-A (GB)
Title: Paper core for rolled thin film
Inventor: MULLEN ROBERT H
IPC: B32B27/32
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: A method for forming a tube for the core of a roll of film, foil or the like is provided. A meltable material 20 is extruded onto to a paper sheet. The paper sheet is then cut into ribbons 18. A plurality of uncoated paper ribbons are wound to form the inner plies 12 of a tube. The coated ribbons 18 are then wound about the plies formed by the uncoated ribbons to form the outer plies and surface of the tube. The entire tube is heat treated to melt the coating 20. The film is affixed on the paperboard tube preferably by first statically charging the coating and wound thereabout so that the tube forms the core of the roll. The coating may be polypropylene, polyethelyne or EVA. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304244-A (GB)
Title: Gated CMOS input buffer circuit
Inventor: HOWARD DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G11C7/10
Filed: 1995-08-10
Abstract: A CMOS input buffer 2 is connected to a bus and is disabled by a low level on signal line Enable when the bus signal 4 could be at a level not close to either supply rail. Without transistor 10, both input transistors 6 and 8 might then conduct simultaneously and an excessive supply current would be drawn. Transistor 12 ensures that the output of the buffer is at a stable high state when the buffer is disabled. The buffer may be inhibited when the circuit to which it supplies the output signal is not the intended recipient of the bus signal (figure 6). Alternatively, the buffer may be used to read the bit line in a cache memory (18, figure 5), wherein the buffer is enabled, and the sense amplifier (16) disabled, during second and subsequent read cycles from the same row, by which time the bit line will have stabilised near a supply rail.
Patent GB-2307421-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for water treatment
Inventor: GOODSON MALCOLM GRAHAM
IPC: A01K63/04
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: Apparatus and a method of water treatment comprises providing a container 2 having an inlet 10 and an outlet for ingress and egress of water from and to the body of water to be treated, such as a pond or aquaria; and primary 14 and secondary 16 filter media, such as brush filters and open-cell foam cartridges are provided within the container. The arrangement of the apparatus is such that the flow of water approaching the primary filter medium is caused to split, or be directed in two or more directions, and the primary filter medium is arranged within the container to cause the water of each such direction of flow to pass through the primary filter medium prior to passing through the secondary filter medium.
Patent GB-2292887-A (GB)
Title: Drug delivery system
Inventor: SMART JOHN DAVID
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 1994-04-15
Abstract: A drug delivery system is provided which comprises a lectin and a pharmacologically active agent in which the active agent is releasably bound to the lectin. The lectin has been found to selectively attach to glycoproteins e.g. within the cornea of the eye, thereby enabling a drug to be selectively delivered thereto.
Patent GB-2305653-A (GB)
Title: Packages
Inventor: WALTON JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 1995-12-14
Abstract: A package is provided having a space for storing a product, a display surface 12 carrying information related to the product, and a cover portion 14 movable between a first position in which the display surface 12 is concealed, and a second position in which the display surface 12 is visible there being first and second sealing means for holding the cover portion 14 in the first position. The first sealing means, which is not resealable, may be formed by gluing a tab 16 to a side wall 10 and the second sealing means, which is releasably resealable, by engaging the tab 16 in a slot 17, after the tab 16 has been unsealed so that the cover portion can be releasably retained in the first position and the information inspected when desired. The invention provides a tamper evident, re-closeable, security package.
Patent GB-2297602-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration damper
Inventor: JAECKEL JOHANN
IPC: F16F15/134
Filed: 1996-01-30
Abstract: A composite flywheel has primary and secondary masses(2, 3, Fig 1) rotatable relative to each other against the resistance of a damper having energy storing means 7 including arcuate springs 8, 9, 10 and an abutment 30 between neighbouring end portions, 27, 28, 29 of such springs. The abutment 30 can move in the circumferential direction of the masses (2, 3) and is connected to at least one of the springs in such a way that it will remain attached thereto, for example by engagement in a groove (34, Fig 3) in the abutment 30.
Patent GB-2300460-A (GB)
Title: Friction coupled core support device
Inventor: MUELLING JUERGEN
IPC: B65H75/08
Filed: 1996-05-01
Abstract: A frictional winding core locking device has relatively rotatable base ring (5) and pressure ring (9). The ring (5) is frictionally engaged through lubricated pads (3) and inflatable ducts (4) by drive shaft (1). The ring (9) supports a plurality of ball bearings (7) acted on by ramp surfaces (6) of ring (5). A reel core (not shown) may be axially loaded onto ring (9) with the balls (7) providing low friction to allow sliding movement of the core after which the balls lock the core to ring (9) on relative rotation of rings (5) and (9) causing ramps (6) to force the balls (7) outward against the core. The construction provides for the balls to project slightly beyond the surface of ring (9) even when fully unlocked. A modification provides for the locking to be effected by separate roller locking means, with the balls being held in a fixed position projecting above ring (9).
Patent GB-2312619-A (GB)
Title: Particle and gaseous fire control device
Inventor: HOLT HAROLD ROBERT
IPC: A62C37/11
Filed: 1996-05-02
Abstract: A particle and gaseous fire control device consisting of a cover 2, a storage container to retain a fire fighting repressive medium, (this may be water, however differing types of fires may require a different type of repressive medium, for example, foam, powder, etc.). The container has a screwed adapter to accept a compressed gas cylinder so that the storage container may be pressurised to urge the fire fighting medium through nozzle(s) 10 to atomise the fire fighting mediumr into a fine mist. A sensor to sense the rise in temperature activates the device on the build up of combustion gases.
Patent GB-2315198-A (GB)
Title: GSM time and frequency synchronization using complex correlation of samples of a burst signal
Inventor: ANDREWS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H04L7/04
Filed: 1996-07-09
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for detecting a frequency burst signal in a digital phone apparatus in which, as shown in Figure 2, received signals are sampled and a window complex correlation value is repeatedly calculated in accordance with the formula  where S k is the complex value of the Kth sample in the window; S* KL is the complex conjugate of the (K-L)th sample and K MAX is the number of samples required to include a complete frequency burst, L is an integer greater than one. A frequency burst signal is recognised when the window complex correlation value exceeds a threshold. The window is progressively moved between calculations.
Patent GB-2303895-A (GB)
Title: Underwater pipeline apparatus for delivering a pig unit through a seabed pipeline
Inventor: GRAVES LESLIE JOHN
IPC: F16L55/46
Filed: 1996-07-25
Abstract: The apparatus includes an inlet conduit (12) for coupling to a pipeline inlet port (14) at a location behind the pig unit (15) in its intended direction of travel, from said entry point to said exit point, having an opening (11) to the sea to admit pressurised water into the pipeline under the head of water above the pipeline and means to regulate flow of water through the inlet conduit into the pipeline to regulate the speed of delivery of the pig unit along the pipeline. The opening can be a fixed orifice (11) as shown or an isolating valve and a flow-limiting valve with variable choke. An intake filter and additive supply with pump may be provided. A boost pump, to drive the pig when the head is reduced, can be operated by a surface vessel.
Patent GB-2317621-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held button attaching apparatus.
Inventor: HUANG DENNIS
IPC: A41H37/00
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: A button attaching apparatus includes a body 10, having a handhold portion 13 and a barrel 14 which defines a longitudinal open-topped chamber 15. A pair of needles 20 fastened to the barrel 14 have respective longitudinal guide grooves 21. A fastening member is inserted into the slot at the base of the needles 20. A push handle 30 which slides in the chamber 15 is connected to a pair of propelling rods 40, pushing the handle 30 advances the propelling rods 40, which then advance the fastening member along the guide grooves of the needles 20, through holes in a button and into cloth, thus securing the button. The springs 50 are provided to impart a rearward force to the propelling rods. The fastening member may be a flexible U-shaped body with perpendicular legs at each end, the legs being mounted in the guide grooves of the needles. The flexible body may be made from fibres or of injection moulded plastic.
Patent GB-2312929-A (GB)
Title: Axial flow and centrifugal combination pumping system
Inventor: WITTRISCH CHRISTIAN
IPC: F04D13/12
Filed: 1997-05-06
Abstract: A system for compressing a multi-phase fluid comprising a gaseous and a liquid phase is a combination of a first axial-flow pumping element P1 and a centrifugal pumping element P2, the outlet from pump P1 being delivered to pump P2. Pump P1 imparts power to the multiphase fluid and/or reduces the proportion of gaseous phase present and/or mixes the phases. Pump P2 imparts sufficient pressure to the fluid from pump P1 to move it from one location to another. As shown, pump P1 has impeller 26 and adjuster 27 stages. The pumps are linked by an adjusting device 29.
Patent GB-2311076-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling gas hydrates in fluid mixtures
Inventor: PAKULSKI MAREK K
IPC: C09K8/52
Filed: 1996-10-01
Abstract: A method for controlling the formation of gas hydrate crystals in a fluid mixture by admixing with said fluid mixture a polyoxyalkylenediamine in an amount effective to prevent and/or inhibit crystal growth.
Patent GB-2329064-A (GB)
Title: Fitting light emitting diodes in the fret board of a guitar
Inventor: SIMS MARTIN
IPC: G10D3/06
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A method of fitting light emitting diodes to guitars and bass guitars without removing the fret board forming a channel 10 along the edge of the fret board and then forming cable access holes 11 and light emitting diode insertion holes 13 in the fret board. The light emitting diodes and cables are then fitted and fed through the cable access holes 11 and into the channel 10 from where the cables run down into the body of the instrument into a battery pack and switch. The channel 10 is then filled and finished.
Patent GB-2328317-A (GB)
Title: Electrical loadcentres
Inventor: BALL KEITH WRAY
IPC: H02B1/20
Filed: 1997-08-13
Abstract: An assembly for use in a wall mountable electrical load centre includes mounting means (10) for locating a plurality of longitudinally extending planar live outgoer bus bars (L1, L2 and L3) juxtaposed in a single plane. A longitudinally extending planar neutral outgoer bus bar (11) is located in superposed relationship spaced from the live outgoer bus bars (L1, L2 and L3). The arrangement is such that a circuit breaker or other outgoer (15) can be connected to any preselected one of the (L1, L2 and L3) or neutral (11) outgoer bus bars at any one of a plurality of outgoer positions spaced along the length of the bus bars.
Patent GB-2315316-A (GB)
Title: Torque transfer apparatus
Inventor: LUK LAMELLEN & KUPPLUNGSBAU
IPC: F16F15/139
Filed: 1994-06-17
Abstract: In torque transfer apparatus a first flywheel mass 2, 502 connectible with a rotary output element such as the output shaft of an engine is rotatable with as well as relative to a second flywheel mass 3, 503 connectible to a rotary input element. Relative rotation between the masses 2, 3; 502, 503 is opposed by a damper 9 which has energy storing means 10 acting in a circumferential direction. The first flywheel mass comprises a disc-like component 13 and has an axial projection 22 extending from the radially outer part of that component in the direction of the second flywheel mass. A starter gear ring 20 is fixed to the first flywheel mass. The first flywheel mass 2 has radially inwardly positioned securing means 7 for securing the flywheel mass to a rotary output element, and the disc-like component 13 has openings 563 radially outside the energy storing means 10 for fastening the second flywheel mass 503 to a cover plate by means of fastenings 503a which are accessible through the openings.
Patent GB-2335884-A (GB)
Title: Flexible substrates for electronic or optoelectronic devices
Inventor: BURROUGHES JEREMY HENLEY
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 1998-04-02
Abstract: A transparent or substantially transparent formable and/or flexible component for use as an outer protective element in an electronic or opto electronic device including at least one electrically active organic layer, which component is a composite structure comprising a layer (4) of glass of a thickness less than or equal to 200 microns and a layer (2) of plastic.
Patent GB-2328082-A (GB)
Title: Antenna matching circuit for cordless telephone
Inventor: BAE SEUNG-GYUN
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: A paper cupper antenna, prints on a PCB, is connected immediately to a matching circuit in the form of a printed capacitor and a printed inductor on the same PCB. These are connected to the RF circuitry directly or via a coaxial cable. This enables the use of a short (0.44#) antenna.
Patent GB-2342253-A (GB)
Title: Analysis of cellular communications system
Inventor: MATHEWS JOHN
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 1998-10-01
Abstract: A method of analysing a cellular communications system. The method comprises the steps of identifying a type of event represented by an event message, identifying a class of devices related to the event, triggering pattern detection, carrying out pattern detection, and ending pattern detection when an exit criteria is fulfilled. Also described is an apparatus for analysing a cellular communications system. Also described are a method of, and an apparatus for, determining at which device of a cellular communications system a clock source calibration error has occurred.
Patent GB-2329871-A (GB)
Title: Thermal transfer printer having a printhead with heating elements enclosed by a porous film
Inventor: SUZUKI MINORU
IPC: B41J2/005
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: The printer includes a thermal printhead 10 with a housing 11 and a thermally deformable porous film 12 (Fig.4) attached to a bottom surface 14 (Fig.4) thereof. A space 15 (Fig.1) is formed between the film and the surface to enclose heating elements 13 mounted on a porous glaze 18. An ink passage 16 is formed in the housing to connect an ink reservoir 20 with the space. The film has perforated pores 25 (Fig.4), which are closed to block the ink when the elements are not heated. When the elements are heated, the film is deformed such that the pores are expanded and the ink is ejected through the pores onto a recording sheet P. The sheet is supported by a platen 30 (Fig.1) as it passes under the head.
Patent GB-2342973-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric mounting
Inventor: NEWMAN DONALD
IPC: B60G7/04
Filed: 1998-10-21
Abstract: An elastomeric mounting (10) suitable for use in the suspension of an off-road vehicle comprises two rigid end members (11,12) maintained spaced apart by an intervening tubular body (13) of elastomeric material which defines a central chamber (26), the interface between said body of elastomeric material and one (11) of the rigid end members being unbonded, said one (11) of the rigid end members comprising a tubular inner guide formation (34) which extends axially within the central chamber (26), coaxial with the longitudinal axis (A-A) of the tubular body, for a part of the length of the tubular body, an outer surface of said tubular guide formation in normal use lying spaced from an inner surface of the tubular body, and an outer guide formation (29) which extends axially to surround an end portion of the outer surface (28) of the tubular body and in normal use contacts said end portion of the outer surface (28).
Patent GB-2333097-A (GB)
Title: Device for sterilising and/or cleaning beverage containers
Inventor: PRINCE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A23G9/30
Filed: 1999-01-11
Abstract: A device 1 for cleaning and/or sterilising an area around an opening in a beverage container comprises a support member 2 having secured thereto an absorbent material 3 impregnated with a cleaning and/or sterilising agent. The support member may be cup-shaped to correspond to the top of a bottle neck, or may be shaped to correspond to the top of a drinks can. The support member may be rigid and made of a plastics material. The absorbent material may be a foam or sponge material, and may be glued to the support member. The absorbent material may be impregnated with a flavouring agent.
Patent GB-2348917-A (GB)
Title: Foothold with hook portions and universal washers for securing to a brick wall
Inventor: TAKAHASHI EIZO
IPC: E06C7/08
Filed: 1999-04-12
Abstract: A foothold (1) includes a tread (2), side portions (3) positioned at both sides of the tread and legs (4), where the legs, side portions and tread are formed of a core (5) covered by a synthetic resin (6) and the thickness of the side portions is greater than those of the legs. Hook portions (9) are provided at the ends of the legs and universal washers (11), having elliptical holes (Figure 6, ref. 12) and recessed grooves (Figure 6, ref. 13) are moveable along the legs towards the side portions where the recessed grooves locate with pins (10) which protrude radially from the side portions. In use (Figures 8 and 9) the hook portions and universal washers contact the brick wall to aid in retaining the foothold in the desired position. In a further embodiment an upper surface of the tread may be inclined upward from a central portion towards end sides from 1-5 degrees, reflectors (17) located at both ends of the tread, a wave like grip portion (18) may be provided on an inner surface of the tread, belt like projections (21) may be provided along the outer end of the side portions and blow receiving portions (23) may be located at the front side of the tread.
Patent GB-2349121-A (GB)
Title: Wheel trim
Inventor: WANG HUNG-SHENG
IPC: B60B7/12
Filed: 1999-04-22
Abstract: Wheel trim adjustable to differently sized wheel rims includes a disc (1) and a steel ring (2). The disc has a plurality of spaced engaging members (10) provided near an outer circumferential edge of the disc. Each engaging member has a projecting edge (100) on a front end of an upper surface to rest on an inner wall of the wheel rim, a ridge (101) and (102) a stop providing between them a slot (103) for the steel ring to engage therein. One of the engaging members specially has another stop (12) behind the slot (103) and the other stop has a plurality of engaging grooves (121, 122) on its surface so that the steel ring may selectably fit in one of the engaging grooves to enable the disc to be adjustable to differently sized rims.
Patent GB-2337015-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for working the surface of a lens blank
Inventor: MURRAY JEFFREY
IPC: B23Q1/36
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: Lens blank surface working apparatus comprises a frame 12, a lens blank mounting member 14 connected to the frame 12 via at least six independently moveable elongated supports 18, a first end 20 of each being pivotably connected to the mounting member 14. The apparatus also comprises means 82 for removing material from the lens blank 15 in response to relative movement between the mounting member 14 and the frame 12 which arises from commands issued from a controller. Preferably, the second end 46 of each of the supports 18 is pivotably connected to a respective mounting block 40 which is moved through rotation of a respective independently driven lead screw 30 rotatably coupled to the frame 12. The apparatus may be used to polish or fine lens blanks.
Patent GB-2351914-A (GB)
Title: Ice skating blade with protruding pick
Inventor: HOWARTH CHRIS
IPC: A63C1/30
Filed: 1999-07-10
Abstract: The toe rake of an ice skating blade is provided with one or more picks which protrude out of the plane of the blade, the axis of symmetry of a protruding pick extending at an angle of 10 to 80 degrees to the plane of the blade. There may be a single pick protruding to one side of the blade, Fig 3, or more than one protruding pick to both sides of a blade, Fig 4 (not shown); a protruding pick is of pyramidical or conical form and may be longitudinally separated from the master pick or from the top edge of the blade by one or more conventional picks (lying in the plane of the blade). Each pick is generally formed separately and secured to the blade, eg by brazing. The protruding toe picks provide increased grip for figure skaters, especially when performing toe jumps, and variations such as flip and lutz jumps.
Patent GB-2353172-A (GB)
Title: Network switch with portions of output buffer capacity allocated to packet categories and packet discard when allocation is exceeded
Inventor: GIBSON PATRICK
IPC: H04L47/20
Filed: 1999-08-04
Abstract: A network switch with input and output pods 2,3 and means 5,6 for directing packets to output ports based on address data in packet. An allocation controller 10 controls an output port buffer 7 provided for at least one transmission port. Different message categories eg. audio, video and data are allocated a portion of the buffer capacity and this is stored by the allocation controller. The controller monitors each packet entering and leaving the buffer and determines which category it belongs to and its size, from this data it maintains a running total of the amount of buffer space used by each category, which is compared with the portions of buffer capacity allocated to the categories. If the memory used by a category exceeds its allocation then a new packet is discarded, otherwise it is stored in the buffer. In this way the portion of the buffer used by each message category and hence its minimum portion of output bandwidth is guaranteed.