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Patent GB-2320166-A (GB)
Title: method of reverting to tandem operation between transcoders of a communication system
Inventor: AFTELAK STEVE
IPC: H04W88/18
Filed: 1996-12-09
Abstract: To facilitate the reversion of a communication to tandem operation (200), a first transcoder (20), having previously changed back to tandem operation (206), inverts bits (208) of a double-encoded frame format that correspond to synchronisation bits in a non-tandem, single-encoded frame format to generate errors, in relation to the synchronisation bits, at a second transcoder (34). Upon detection (210) of a predetermined number of errors in the synchronisation bits during a predetermined time, the second transcoder (34) reverts to tandem operation, as shown in the flow diagram of FIG. 2.
Patent GB-2309056-A (GB)
Title: Variable-ratio tapered-roller planet gearing
Inventor: WHATELEY ERIC ALBERT
IPC: F16H3/50
Filed: 1997-03-20
Abstract: An input shaft 1 drives one or more tapered rollers 3 mounted on a carrier 4. A non-rotating, axially-movable control ring 8 has plungers 10 engageable with hemispherical recesses 7 on the roller 3. The recesses are arranged in circular rows at right angles to the roller axis. The plungers 10 are moved radially against springs by fluid pressure in a chamber 11 to engage to engage the recesses 7. The fluid pressure is released during a change of ratio, to retract the plungers while the control ring 8 is moved axially into alignment with another row of recesses. The output is either from the carrier 4 or from a gear 6 engaged by a gear 5 rotating with the roller 3.
Patent GB-2312936-A (GB)
Title: Synchronizing upshifts in a vehicle two-speed transfer case
Inventor: SHOWALTER DAN J
IPC: F16H59/46
Filed: 1997-04-22
Abstract: A vehicle transfer case has input and output shaft speed sensors, a two speed (high-low) drive assembly operated by moving a clutch member using an electrically, pneumatically or hydraulically operated shift operator and a controlling microprocessor. The upshift method comprises the steps of sensing the speeds of the transfer case input shaft and output shaft, calculating the rate of change of the speed of the input shaft, predicting, based upon such rate of change, a time when the input shaft and the output shaft will be synchronized and commencing movement of the shift operator at a time prior to the synchronization in order to effect engagement of the clutch into high gear at substantially the instant of synchronization.
Patent GB-2310227-A (GB)
Title: Supports for battens for e.g. floors
Inventor: ANDERSON KEITH JAMES HUNTER
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: There is described a building component (10) in combination (10) with one or more spacers. The building component comprises a base element (12) adapted to be positioned on a surface of a building structure and a pair of mutually spaced side members (14,16) which project from the base element (12) to define a longitudinal channel (34) for the receipt of a supporting batten to which a further surface layer may be secured. The building component (10) is adapted to allow the insertion of the or each spacer between the base element (12) and the supporting batten in the direction transverse to the longitudinal channel (34). There is also described a spacer comprising a base section and a pair of mutually spaced side walls (26,28) in which the base section of the spacer is adapted to overlie the base element (12) of the building component (10) and extend transversely of the longitudinal channel (34). There is also described a building component (10) comprising one or more frangible regions spaced at intervals along the length of the channel (34).
Patent GB-2314655-A (GB)
Title: Radio selective calling receiver
Inventor: TAKAHASHI SATOSHI
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 1997-06-19
Abstract: A radio selective calling receiver, or pager, has an IF section 20 including first and second filters 23, 24 in parallel with a switch 22 for selecting a desired one of the filter outputs, and an LCD display 40 with its driver circuitry 50. A display detecting section 60 detects whether the display is operating or not and controls the switch 22 to select one of the first and second filters in accordance therewith. The filters have different characteristics, and, when the display 40 is operating, the second filter 24, with a sharper cut-off, is used instead of the first filter 23, so as to reduce the effect of interference from the LCD driver circuitry 50 on the IF section 20. A single switchable filter could be used instead.
Patent GB-2319186-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with humped portion
Inventor: BJOERKLUND CAMILLA
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1997-11-13
Abstract: The article, which is for female users and may be a sanitary napkin or incontinence guard, comprises a hump 16 arranged at the liquid-pervious cover layer 2 of the article, the hump being substantially shape permanent in the transverse direction in both wet and dry states to such an extent that it is not deformed transversely by the forces acting upon it during use. The hump is relatively narrow and extends back on the article sufficiently far to seal against backwards flow of liquid. A shape retaining element 5 of stiff material may be provided and both it and the hump may be apertured or perforated. A first absorbent body 6 is situated inside the hump and a second absorbent body 7 may also be present. The hump, which reduces the risk of edge leakage caused by deformation of the article, may also resist compression in the thickness direction.
Patent GB-2328366-A (GB)
Title: Confectionery holder with drip catcher
Inventor: CHIVERS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A23G9/50
Filed: 1997-11-07
Abstract: A holder for confectionery, such as iced lollies, ice creams etc., including a handle portion 10, capable of being grasped in the hand, especially of a child, has a collector 12 having a wide perimeter 14, designed to catch the drips from the confectionery 16. The drips pass through the handle portion 10 into a reservoir 20 which has a flat base whereby the holder may be supported on a table. The holder may comprise the three parts 10,12,20 releasably interconnected by screw threads.
Patent GB-2320987-A (GB)
Title: DC offset cancellation in a differential amplifier
Inventor: KUDOU HIROSHI
IPC: H03F3/34
Filed: 1997-11-20
Abstract: In a DC offset cancellation circuit (such as the prior art of figure 1) a further output DC offset may be produced by a difference between the currents in the current sinks (101,102 in figure 1). Additional transistors 5 and 6 provide current compensation to reduce this offset.
Patent GB-974568-A (GB)
Abstract: 974, 568. Cinematographic sound film apparatus. BACH AURICON Inc. April 18, 1962, No. 15030/62. Heading G5R. A magnetic head/sound drum arrangement, particularly for adapting existing optical-sound combined picture-and-sound cameras, comprises a sound drum 22, with a rotary portion 70 engaging the picture area of the film emulsion with a sprocket clearance 25, while a stationary nylon portion 71, supported by means of a magnetic screening member 74 on the support 72, engages the film slidingly opposite the pre-striping. The entire Fig. 3 assembly may be removed by dismantling a pivot means at 49 and an assembly (not described in detail) with a plain allrotatory sound-drum substituted for optical sound recording. The heads and drum are separated for film threading by means described and claimed in divisional Specification 974,569 in respect of magnetic sound tapes generally.
Patent GB-2323608-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of fabrics with chemicals
Inventor: RUSHWORTH HOWARD
IPC: D06B3/18
Filed: 1998-03-07
Abstract: A method of treating a fabric comprises several steps. Firstly, at least a double layer of the fabric is dipped into a treatment chemical to thereby cover the exterior surface of the fabric in a single step and provide a reservoir of treatment chemical between the layers thereof. Secondly, a pressure is exerted on the fabric to thereby impregnate the fabric. The double layers may be discreet or stitched or woven together in the form of a bag. An air bag fabric treatment process comprises the steps of contacting the fabric with a treatment chemical and passing the fabric through a pair of nip rollers wherein at least one of the nip rollers includes absorption means to cause the chemical to impregnate the fabric. A method of treating an air bag comprises the step of dipping the bag into a treatment chemical to thereby cover the exterior surface thereof in a single step.
Patent GB-2330625-A (GB)
Title: Wave/river power generating system
Inventor: HUNTER JOHN
IPC: F03B13/08
Filed: 1998-03-23
Abstract: A turbine 26 is mounted on a platform having hydraulic legs to enable it to be raised in stormy weather. When an oncoming wave enters a scoop 23 (which is capable of swivelling) it compresses air in ducting leading to the turbine, the air flowing to the turbine through a valve 24 and exhausting via a valve 27. When the wave recedes, suction is created in the ducting. The valves 30 and 29 open while the valves 24 and 27 close, thereby allowing air to enter via the valve 30, and flow through the turbine and bypass duct 28. An arrangement involving two turbines and valved ducting, whereby air flows alternately through the turbines according to whether an incident wave is rising or falling is also disclosed (figures 2 and 3) as is the possibility of using a multi-wheel turbine with heating means (figure 5). A system in which a water driven turbine is utilised is also disclosed (figure 4).
Patent GB-2329921-A (GB)
Title: Resilient rail fastening clips and anchoring devices
Inventor: MARSHALL BARRY
IPC: E01B9/30
Filed: 1998-05-13
Abstract: A clip 20 for fastening a railway rail to an underlying foundation, of the type having an anchoring leg 21 whereby the clip is retained by anchoring device 200, has means to resist unauthorised disengagement of the clip from the anchoring device comprising first locating means 21c on the anchoring leg 21 at a region spaced from the free end thereof, cooperating with second locating means 203a inside the housing 203 of the anchoring device 200 when the anchoring leg 21 of the clip 20 is inserted therein. In another embodiment, figs 6, 7 not shown, the clip (50) has stop means (51d) engaging cooperating means (504) on the anchoring device (500) to prevent overdriving of the clip (50) into the anchoring device (500).
Patent GB-2337580-A (GB)
Title: Fire assembly
Inventor: MCGOWAN RICHARD
IPC: F24C15/06
Filed: 1998-05-16
Abstract: A gas fire assembly 10 comprising a gas fire unit 20 and also a mounting member 28. The member 28 being arranged so as to permit the unit 20 to be mounted to provide a conventional appearance whilst only part of the unit 20 extends into the flue opening.
Patent GB-2337686-A (GB)
Title: Making shoe laces
Inventor: ORSI JOSEPH JOHN
IPC: A43C9/04
Filed: 1998-05-28
Abstract: Shoe laces are made by forming collets 13A at regular intervals along an elongate braid or like material which is then packaged on a reel 14. The collets (eg of acetate or crimped metal) may be marked centrally of their length and are cut to form individual laces at a point of sale. A set of packages includes laces of different colours and/or having collets spaced at different regular intervals.
Patent GB-2330872-A (GB)
Title: A fuel injector with a spill valve and a check control valve controlled by a single actuator
Inventor: COLDREN DANA R
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A unit fuel injector 20 for an internal combustion engine comprises a casing defining a central axis, a central tube 120, a first flat-seat poppet valve 80 disposed in a valve recess 142 and surrounding a first end of the tube 120 for providing selective communication between the valve recess 142, an intensifier plunger passage 143 and the central tube passage 145, a first check end passage 146 and a second check end passage 147, a second flat-seat poppet valve 88 surrounding a second end of the tube 120 for providing selective communication between the first and second check end passages causing check valve 84 to operate and an actuator 78 for moving the first and second flat-seat poppet valves 80, 88. The actuator 78 used is a solenoid comprising a stator 102, coil 106 and armature assembly which has first and second annular armatures 108, 110. The first armature 108 controls the first valve 80 while the second armature 110 controls the second valve 88.
Patent GB-2334760-A (GB)
Title: Vane pumps or motors
Inventor: BOSTOCK-SMITH DAVID
IPC: F04C2/344
Filed: 1998-10-12
Abstract: A motor or pump includes a central housing 11 containing a chamber 17 having inlet and outlet ports 23 and 24. A rotor 18 is contained within the chamber 17 for rotation about an axis 22. The rotor 18 comprises a rotor body having a cylindrical outer surface. Radially extending vanes or blades 21 are contained in slots 20 in the rotor body 19 and engage the wall of the chamber 17. The wall of the chamber 17 includes a first portion 26 which has the same radius of curvature as the outer surface of the rotor body and is struck from the axis 22. The wall of the chamber 17 also includes a second portion 27, which is opposite to the first portion 26 and has a radius of curvature greater than that of the first portion 26 and is struck from the same axis 22.
Patent GB-2331653-A (GB)
Title: A thermal printer
Inventor: STRICKLAND JAMES G
IPC: B41J13/12
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: A thermal printer suitable for printing onto plastic cards and suitable for use with a conventional, general purpose computer. The printer includes a bus interface adapted to be connected in use to an expansion slot in the computer to allow digitised images to be communicated to the printer. A thermal printing system comprising a conventional general purpose computer and a said thermal printer.
Patent GB-2331706-A (GB)
Title: Muscle relaxer tool
Inventor: COUZINS BRIAN
IPC: A61H1/00
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: A muscle relaxer tool comprising a handle (1) having a protrusion (2) extending away from the surface of the handle at one end. The protrusion (2) has a rounded tip (3) and a flared base portion (5). In use an individual locates the rounded tip (3) adjacent to a "pressure point" in an affected muscle, the user then lowers the affected body part onto the tip (3) to exert pressure on the affected muscle. The flared base portion (5) prevents excessive pressure being applied to the affected body portion.
Patent GB-2336737-A (GB)
Title: Context based arithmetic coding with zig-zag scanning
Inventor: CHO SUNG-RYUL
IPC: H04N19/50
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: An apparatus encodes a binary shape signal by using a zig-zag scanning technique. The apparatus zig-zag scans the binary shape signal to thereby output each of the pixels in the binary shape signal sequentially in order of scanning. Then, a context corresponding to each of the pixels is selected from pixels processed prior to said each of the pixels by taking the scanning order into account. By using the context of said each of the pixels, the apparatus ciphers a context number corresponding to said each of the pixels and detects its probability based on the corresponding context number. Through the above procedure the probabilities for all of the pixels in the binary shape signal are detected and the apparatus arithmetically encodes the binary shape signal by using the detected probabilities to thereby produce the encoded binary shape signal.
Patent GB-2335397-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle roof liner pre-form
Inventor: CLIFT NICOLAS
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: A motor vehicle roof liner pre-form consisting of a roof liner module (1) and a sunroof assembly (2) which are assembled together prior to delivery to a motor vehicle manufacturing track such that the roof liner (1) and sunroof assembly (2) can be incorporated as a single pre-form unit within a motor vehicle during its manufacture rather than separately.
Patent GB-2335805-A (GB)
Title: Jack socket capable of mating with two different types of plug
Inventor: ITO AKASHI
IPC: H04R5/04
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: A socket 26 can mate with two different types of plug, 210 and 110. Portions 213 and 113 mate with different contacts in the socket 25, and use different data communications. In the described embodiment, the socket is used in audio equipment 1, and allows the connection of either a pair of headphones 100 which have a remote controller 103, or another piece of audio equipment 200. When the headphones are used, the remote controller communicates with the equiment using a TSB protocol through plug part 113 which is integral with the headphone plug 112. When plug 210 is used, the two audio devices communicate using IEEE 1394.
Patent GB-2348926-A (GB)
Title: Fan with rotating lattice, ioniser and fragrance/mosquito-repellent heater
Inventor: CHANG KWEI-TANG
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: The fan comprises front 10 and rear 30 covers, blades 20, a rotary net 40 and a frame 50. The front cover had a first motor 13 driving the blades which are to the rear thereof. The rear cover lies behind the front cover and encloses the blades. The rotary net is connected to a second motor 14 and is rotated thereby so that fan output is defused smoothly and uniformly. The front cover has a heated (17 Fig. 6) groove (16) for receiving fragrance 60 and mosquito-repellent 61 incense blocks. A negative ion generator (70 Fig. 3b) comprising anode plate (70) with pins (74) and a cathode plate (71) may be arranged on the rear cover for air cleaning. The leg frame is pivotally mounted to the rear fan cover so that the output direction can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2349888-A (GB)
Title: Sintered hydroxyapatite compositions
Inventor: KNOWLES JONATHAN CAMPBELL
IPC: A61K6/838
Filed: 1999-05-11
Abstract: A sintered enhanced hydroxyapatite material which comprises hydroxyapatite (Ca<SB>10</SB>(PO<SB>4</SB>)<SB>6</SB>(OH)<SB>2</SB>), a biocompatible glass based upon CaO and P<SB>2</SB>O<SB>5</SB> contained in an amount of less than 10% by weight based on the weight of hydroxyapatite, and a source of F<SP>-</SP> ions.
Patent GB-2350287-A (GB)
Title: Storage unit for an oral hygiene implement
Inventor: SIMMONS DARREN
IPC: A47K1/09
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: A storage unit for an oral cleaning device 1, for example a toothbrush, comprises a tube 3 in which a quantity of anti-bacterial liquid 5 can be stored thus cleaning the toothbrush when not in use. The inner surface of the tube may have protrusions 4 for cleaning the bristle head when the brush is removed, and there may be a removable seal 2 around the top of the unit for preventing dirt from entering the unit and also for cleaning/removing excess fluid from the brush head on its removal from the tube. The storage unit may be freestanding or wall mounted, and may be part of a rack of such units for storing a plurality of brushes. The removable seal 2 allows the storage unit to be cleaned and the anti-bacterial liquid to be replaced.
Patent GB-2353437-A (GB)
Title: Diversity transmission means with phase adjustment depending upon a feedback signal supplied to the transmitter by the receiver
Inventor: MOHEBBI BEHZAD
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 1999-08-17
Abstract: In a cellular mobile communications network a transmitter in a base station (1) transmits simultaneously to a receiver in a mobile station (5) a first downlink transmission (DS<SB>A1</SB>) from a first antenna (2) and a second downlink transmission signal (DS<SB>A2</SB>) from a second antenna (3), the first and second transmission signals both being derived from the same basic downlink signal which is to be transmitted to the receiver. The receiver in the mobile station (5) generates a feedback signal based on the said first and second downlink transmission signals as received at the receiver without processing those received signals separately from one another. Preferably, the feedback signal is transmission power control (TPC) information sent by the mobile station to the base station for use by the base station to control the power of the downlink transmission signals (DS<SB>A1</SB>, DS<SB>A2</SB>). The transmitter adjusts a phase of the second transmission downlink signal relative to that of the first transmission downlink signal in dependence upon the feedback signal. Such a network can achieve a worthwhile transmit diversity gain without requiring complicated signal processing in the mobile station.
Patent GB-2354375-A (GB)
Title: Testing connectors on circuit boards
Inventor: THOMAS ANTHONY
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 1999-09-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a connecting device (10) which, in use, can connect a connector (104) located on a circuit board to an interface (101), which is connectable to testing apparatus, the connecting device (10) being loosely connectable to the interface (101) and including:<BR> a plug (11) that, in use, is insertable into a socket of the connector (104) and which is electrically connectable to the interface (101),<BR> a drive unit (12) connected to the plug (11), which when actuated will drive the plug (11) into the socket, wherein the connecting device (10) further includes alignment means (18,19 (figure 4, not shown)) which in use, enable the plug to be aligned with the socket of the connector and wherein the connecting device (10) further includes a clamp, one jaw (17) of which is engageable with the back of the connector (104).
Patent GB-2354608-A (GB)
Title: A financial risk and exposure management system
Inventor: BELL GAVIN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: In a financial risk and exposure management system (1) a server (2) receives pre-deal limit check, exposure update, and violation alert data in real time from remote dealing systems (4). A database (3) stores static tables of data including master agreement data. Dynamic tables of data including details of existing netting agreements are linked with the master tables. The server (2) executes a modelling engine to apply a series of validity tests for a proposal vis-a-vis a stored netting agreement. It then automatically calculates exposure.
Patent GB-191420591-A (GB)
IPC: B02C17/22
Abstract: 20,591. Posselt, E. Oct. 6. Ball and like mills. - The lining of ball and like mills is formed of two series of parts preferably of hard and soft iron or steel. The hard portions consist of anvil plates C shaped to fit a recess formed by two adjacent base-plates B. The base-plates B are secured to the shell A and have heel and toe portions cut away to form recesses for the anvil plates C, the intervening portion being shaped to follow the curve of the anvil block and leave the necessary striking-face of the next anvil block. The plates are secured in position by sets of bolts 2, 10, each provided with conical heads and feathers to engage in correspondingly shaped holes.
Patent HU-T65231-A (HU)
Title: Process for preparing butenamide derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient
Inventor: KELLEY JAMES LEROY
IPC: A61P25/08
Filed: 1992-01-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to certain 3-phenyl-2-alkenamide derivatives, base salts and other physiologically functional derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical preparations containing them and the use of such compounds and preparations thereof in therapy, particularly as muscle relaxants, anxiolytics and anti-convulsants. Processes for the preparation of these 3-phenyl-2-alkenamides are also disclosed.
Patent HU-T68213-A (HU)
Title: Process for producing pharmaceutical compositions containing estriol which are applicable for treatment of climacteric osteoporosis
Inventor: ELGER WALTER
IPC: A61K31/565
Filed: 1993-03-18
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP93/00636 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 31, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 31, 1994 PCT Filed Mar. 18, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO93/18774 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 30, 1993The invention relates to the use of estriol as the sole active ingredient for the production of a transdermal medicament which continuously releases the active ingredient for the treatment of climacteric osteoporosis. It has been shown according to the invention that estriol, which has up until now been thought ineffective for the treatment of climacteric osteoporosis, develops strong anti-osteoporotic effectiveness upon continuous transdermal application.