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Patent GB-2295072-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal processing
Inventor: HILL PHILIP NICHOLAS CUTHBERTS
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 1994-11-08
Abstract: An Audio Signal Processing system in which gain values are calculated for a plurality of output channels so that, from a notion a listening position, a notional sound source may be perceived as being positioned anywhere within a notional listening space. First gain contributions arranged to me a predominant contribution when the perceived position is close to the notional listening position are calculated. Second gain contributions arranged to make a predominant contribution when the perceived positions are not close to the notional listening position are calculated. The first gain contributions and the second gain contributions are combined to produce combined gain values for each output channel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285956-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle folding roof locking arrangement
Inventor: KINNANEN MATTI
IPC: B60J7/185
Filed: 1995-01-10
Abstract: The automobile has a multiple-articulated roof mechanism (1), by which the roof can be moved with the aid of an actuator into opened or closed positions. The foremost rib (2) on the free end of the roof is provided with a first locking member (3) and the windshield beam (4) is provided with a second locking member (5), said locking members (3, 5) in mutual cooperating to lock the roof to the windshield beam (4) when the roof is in the closed position. The roof mechanism (1) has a throat member (7) to guide the motion path of the rib (2) on the free end of the roof at the terminal stage of the closing motion in the vicinity of the windshield beam (4) horizontally or at a small angle somewhat downward inclined from the horizontal plane, and the locking members (3 and 5) are disposed to become interlocked so that exclusively said terminal motion of the roof mechanism causes automatic interlocking of the first locking member (3) with the second locking member (5) on the windshield beam.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-950113-A (GB)
Abstract: 950,113. Intercommunication systems. PHILIPS ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. Aug. 14, 1961 [Aug. 17, 1960], No. 29260/61. Heading H4K. In a loud-speaking telephone system having a plurality of main stations, one main station being connected to a second main station by a two-wire line and each main station comprising a loud-speaker serving also as a microphone, an amplifier, and a talk-listen switch which connects the loud-speaker to the input of the amplifier and the line to the output or vice-versa, and further switching means to connect the loud-speaker direct to the line in order to use the main station as a sub-station, the main stations are provided with a voltage source to feed the conductors of the line and a switching means to interrupt the supply circuit to the line and to connect the conductors of the line to a voltage indicator to indicate simultaneous calling of each other by a pair of main stations. The Figure shows two main stations HP1 and HP2 connected by line G1, G2, and a sub-station BP connected to HP1 by line G3, G4. Station HP2 may be connected to a sub-station at K5, K6 and further main stations may be connected at K1, K2 and K3, K4. Each main station is provided with a voltage source, the negative terminal of which is connected to contacts C1 or f1, the positive terminal being earthed, these sources normally apply a balanced polarizing potential to line G2 and hence no current flows from either source. If station HP2 wishes to call HP1, a button is pressed which changes over contacts d1 and e1 and opens contact f1 removing the supply source from line G2 in HP2 and making a circuit from G2 to earth via delayed relay S, which self holds via S1, while S2 connects loud-speaker LS2 across lines G1 and G2, maintaining the circuit to earth on line G2 and thus lighting lamp L1. At station HP1 the operator presses the corresponding button to change over contacts a1 and b1, and open contacts c1 thus connecting the amplifier V1 and speaker LS1 to the line via talk-listen switch SK1, to allow conversation to proceed. Should both main station operators attempt to call each other simultaneously, the two supply circuits of the line G2 are broken and no connection is made until one of the stations ceases to call. The relays S and T may be replaced by lamps in which case the operator would manually operate switch S2. Switch DT2 is opened on termination of the conversation when a self-holding relay, S or T, is used. Calling of a main station by the sub-station BP is accomplished by operating switch SK3 which makes a circuit to energize lamp L2, after which the operator at the main station presses the appropriate button to change over contacts a3 and b3 and so connect the amplifier and loudspeaker V1 and LS1 to the line, via the talklisten switch SK1.
Patent GB-2298004-A (GB)
Title: Tidal power generation system
Inventor: KERMODE NEIL
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 1995-02-16
Abstract: A power generating system comprises a turbine 12 installed in a flow channel in an isthmus (man-made or natural) between two unenclosed bodies of water across which there is a tidal gradient, particularly in a "Churchill Barrier" 14 laid to seal off one of the eastern entrances to Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands. A caisson 10 defines a penstock 11 which feeds the turbine 12. After the caisson has been installed a section 13 of the Barrier 14 is removed to allow tidal flow past the turbine 12.
Patent GB-2286634-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle theft prevention system
Inventor: SNOW EDWARD JAMES
IPC: B60R25/20
Filed: 1995-02-21
Abstract: A code transmitter carried by the driver permits continuous vehicle operation only when the transmitter is in proximity to a control module in the vehicle. The starter relay or fuel pump circuit, the ignition or engine management system or an automatic gearbox may be inhibited a predetermined period after the transmitter ceases to provide a periodic signal to the control module.
Patent GB-2302636-A (GB)
Title: Virtual reality audio-visual record media store
Inventor: TYTE GAVIN
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 1995-06-24
Abstract: A virtual reality, computer simulated store which allows audio-visual media to be examined, handled and played within a three dimensional space from a remote location. The consumer may make a sampling decision based on size, scale and texture as well as two dimensional text and visual data.
Patent GB-2293200-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft system for a motor car
Inventor: MURR ROBERT
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 1995-08-25
Abstract: The anti-theft system uses a portable transponder holding a code information, used to modulate a stationary oscillator circuit when the transponder is brought into a given proximity of the latter. A demodulator filters the code information from the modulated oscillation and supplies it to an evaluation stage, for comparison with the required code information, to control a vehicle disabling device. When no code information can be extracted by the demodulator, due to the shift in the circuit operating point, the resonance frequency or the energising frequency of the oscillator circuit is adjusted. Pref. this adjustment is only effected within a given time duration of switching in the supply voltage, the adjustment limited to a defined tolerance range.
Patent GB-2304967-A (GB)
Title: A method for manufacturing a thin film magnetic head using a metal film as a mask
Inventor: KIMURA FUJIMI
IPC: C04B41/53
Filed: 1995-09-07
Abstract: A metal film 2 is applied to the surface 11 of a substrate 1, and is patterned in such a manner that the surface of the substrate is exposed in a pattern that corresponds to the pattern of the required indented portion 6. The substrate is immersed in an etchant 7 which etches the substrate 1 selectively to form the indented portion 6 in the surface of the substrate using the metal film 2 as a mask. The surface layer 11 of the substrate 1 is made from a metallic oxide such as Al 2 O 3 or SiO 2 whilst the metal film 2 is formed from titanium or a permalloy. The metal film is patterned using a photoresistive resin and the etchant may be a hydroxide of calcium, potassium or sodium eg. Ca(OH) 2 , KOH or NaOH. The depth of the indent is controlled by controlling the temperature of the etchant.
Patent GB-2291801-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for moving disabled persons
Inventor: GARMAN DAVID EDMUND TALBOT
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1995-02-03
Abstract: Apparatus and method for transferring disabled persons horizontally on a slider (11) from a first supporting surface to an adjacent supporting surface by using a cable winch (10) to apply tension to a cable (15) to drag the slider (11) (and the person thereon) from one surface to the other. The cable and/or the winch is/are relocatable to drag the slider substantially horizontally in the opposite direction. Either or both of the supporting surfaces may be on platforms (beds, seats etc) supported by lifting devices (39, 60, 63) and bridging means (42) may be provided on the platforms. The apparatus can be integrated into a bed, trolley, wheelchair or a medical, nursing or sanitary installation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307226-A (GB)
Title: Lipstick container with a replaceable lipstick holder
Inventor: SU CHENG YUAN
IPC: A45D40/06
Filed: 1995-11-16
Abstract: A lipstick container includes a replaceable lipstick holder (1) and a housing (2). The lipstick holder (1) has an inner tube (13) which has a lower outer rim provided with a toothed ring (131) while a base (22) of the housing is provided with a clamping seat (23) having curved urging plates (231) for clamping the inner tube (13) inserted thereinto to a suitable extent to transmit rotary movement of the base (22) to the tube (13) to advance or retract the lipstick (10). The holder (1) may be readily removed for replacement.
Patent GB-2308374-A (GB)
Title: Fillers for strengthening structures
Inventor: DUBBER JOHN
IPC: B29C70/60
Filed: 1995-12-19
Abstract: Hollow structures are strengthened by the use of a composition comprising first bodies, second bodies in the interstices between the first bodies, and a resin. The first and/or second bodies may act as a heat sink during the curing of the resin. The bodies may be hollow or foamed. The first bodies may be talc-filled polyamide, and the second bodies,polystyrene. Other materials for the bodies are polyepoxide, polyester, polyurethane, phenol/urea-formaldehyde resin, furane resin, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene. The resin may be an acrylic, urethane, epoxy, dicyclopentadiene, furane, phenolic, silicone or urea resin. The composition may strengthen supports for metal detectors, building partitions and boats.
Patent GB-2306862-A (GB)
Title: Switching data networks
Inventor: HOLBOROW LESLIE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 1996-02-09
Abstract: A computer system comprises two or more independent data networks 7,8 and at least one computer terminal 3. The or each computer terminal has a switching device 13 associated with it, for selectively interfacing that terminal with any one of the data networks, one-at-a-time, via respective communication channels. The switching device 13 may include electronically reconfigurable data routing circuits e.g. relay devices driven by Darlington amplifiers. The switching device 13 may receive data and/or control signals either directly from the computer terminals or via an interfacing card. The second network 7 may be connected via a fire-wall 6 and a telephone system 5 to a remote site.
Patent GB-2300370-A (GB)
Title: Anti-fouling coating with anti-corrosive layer
Inventor: CARROLL KENNETH MICHAEL
IPC: B05D1/38
Filed: 1996-02-23
Abstract: A coated article for foul release for use in aquatic applications does not require a discrete tie-layer to ensure adhesion of a coating to a substrate. An adhesion promoting layer comprising an anticorrosive material and a bonding agent is applied directly to the substrate. A release layer comprising organopolysiloxane is deposited onto the adhesion promoting layer. A method for applying the foul release coating comprises the following steps: applying an adhesion promoting layer, curing the adhesion promoting layer, applying the release layer and curing the release layer. The anti-corrosive layer comprises an epoxy resin as the anti-corrosive agent and a aminopolysiloxane as a bonding agent.
Patent GB-2300998-A (GB)
Title: Battery continuation apparatus; radio telephone power supply
Inventor: LATELLA RICKY
IPC: H01M50/213
Filed: 1996-05-02
Abstract: A portable electronic device 100, such as a lap top computer, a personal digital organiser, a camcorder, a pager or particularly a portable cellular radio telephone, can be powered from a battery pack 102, attachable directly to a rear surface 200 of device 100, or from a battery continuation apparatus or pack 104 attachable to the surface 200 and having a rear surface 242 operable to receive the battery pack 102 or another battery continuation pack (2001, Fig.23). When both packs 102 and 104 are attached, device 100 is powered from the pack 102 and a switch 1063 in pack 104 is open effectively bypassing pack 104. On receiving an audible or visual low-battery warning, the user may slidably detach the pack 102 from pack 104 and device 100, this action first causing the switch 1063 to close so that device 100 is powered from packs 102, 104 in parallel prior to disengagement of contacts 401 in pack 102 from contacts 246 in pack 104; device 100 thus receives an uninterrupted supply as pack 102 is removed. Contacts 246 are retractable and normally covered by a slidable member 244 which is moved to an open position on attaching battery pack 102 to continuation pack 104, member 244 acting to open switch 1063 after contacts 246, 401 engage with one another. A similar cover (2400, Fig.24) may be provided for the contacts on the device 100, in association with switching means which switches the device from receiving power from an external port (2404), eg. for a vehicle adapter, to receiving power from an attached battery pack 102 or 104. As an alternative to a mechanically operated bypassing switch 1063, a microprocessor may be provided to control bypass switching means and to control a contact cover operating motor in response to optical or magnetic sensing of the stages of attachment of a pack 102 or 104, the microprocessor also managing the battery packs as they become depleted so that an uninterrupted supply is provided without requiring the user to mechanically detach a battery pack.
Patent GB-2315976-A (GB)
Title: Support for ornamental precast concrete edging
Inventor: ROBERTSON KENNETH
IPC: A01G9/28
Filed: 1996-08-13
Abstract: An edging support comprises a folded piece of metal 1 to form a holding device and a length of angled metal 2 joined to the holding device to form a complete unit 8. The complete unit 8 is driven into the ground to support an ornamental precast concrete edging.
Patent GB-2305011-A (GB)
Title: Switch
Inventor: NAKAJIMA AKIRA
IPC: H01H23/28
Filed: 1996-09-09
Abstract: A switch comprises a knob 2 pivotally mounted at one end of' a case 1 and a contact holder 24 movable in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the case in reponse to movement of the knob 2 to cause a plurality of circuits to be switched. The contact holder 24 carries spring biased slidable contacts 35,36 and is connected to the knob 2 by a rockable member 17. A spring biased ball 28 provided on the rockable member 17 is engageable with an arcuate groove 29. A bulb is provided for indicating each of three positions of the knob 2.
Patent GB-2307497-A (GB)
Title: Thermo-chemical de-waxing of hydrocarbon transmission conduits
Inventor: KHALIL CARLOS NAGIB
IPC: C09K8/524
Filed: 1996-11-01
Abstract: A method for thermo-chemical de-waxing a large dimension hydrocarbon transmission conduit includes introducing an emulsion into the conduit to be de-waxed. The emulsion comprises an internal aqueous phase and an external organic phase. The aqueous phase comprises an oxidizing nitrogen salt, a reducing nitrogen salt and water. The organic phase comprises a non-polar organic liquid, such as kerosene, and an activator for delaying the reaction of said oxidizing nitrogen salt and said reducing nitrogen salt. The delayed action activator is a linear, aliphatic polyanhydride, such as poly(adipic anhydride). The emulsion is maintained in the conduit until the delayed action activator induces the reaction of the nitrogen salts to generate nitrogen and heat, thereby fluidizing wax in the conduit. The fluidized wax is then removed from the conduit. The emulsion may be prepared on a production platform or on nearby equipment. Well production may be resumed after the de-waxing treatment.
Patent GB-2307616-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for decoding MPEG video bitstream
Inventor: KIM SEONG-BONG
IPC: H04N19/91
Filed: 1996-11-25
Abstract: An apparatus for decoding a video bitstream according to the MPEG standard restores variable length decoded data at a processing speed required in a high-speed system. The decoding apparatus includes a variable length decoder 120 outputting header data and symbols, a data distributor 130 alternately outputting the symbols in units of a block via two output terminals, first and second restorers 140, 150 individually connected to the two output terminals of the data distributor 130 for restoring the input symbols in response to an encoding indication signal for indicating whether each block is encoded, a header analyser 170 for receiving the header data from the variable length decoder 120 and outputting the encoding indication signal, and a macroblock formation unit 160 for reconstructing blocks of the data restored by the first and second restorers 140, 150 into a macroblock.
Patent GB-2303657-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic disconnection device
Inventor: BAKKE STIG
IPC: E21B17/06
Filed: 1995-06-01
Abstract: A hydraulically or pneumatically releasable disconnecting device (1), through which a liquid can flow, and wherein two end pieces (2, 3) are connected in that an expandable locking ring (20) in normal position engages grooves (23) in a locking sleeve (10). An axially displaceable locking sleeve (6) surrounds the locking ring (20) with one end thereof and prevents the locking ring (20) from expanding and disengage the grooves (23). The locking sleeve (6) is fixed with shear pins (7). When the disconnecting device (1) is to be released, a sealing body (14) is placed in a seat (13) in a piston sleeve (12), preventing flow of liquid therethrough. Hydraulic force acting against the sealing body (14) and the piston sleeve (12), urges the piston sleeve (12) against the safety sleeve (6) such that the shear pins (7) are broken. Thus, the safety sleeve (6) is displaced such that it can no longer surround the locking ring (20). The grooves (23) are provided with inclined flanks, and the axial force against the locking ring (20) gives a resultant radial force causing the locking ring (20) to expand and disengage the grooves (23) in the locking sleeve (10).
Patent GB-2305333-A (GB)
Title: Remote electric power reader apparatus
Inventor: SHINCOVICH JOHN T
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 1994-02-10
Abstract: A remote electric power reader apparatus is mounted in an electrical watthour meter socket adapter which plugs into a watthour meter socket at a remotely located customer site. Telephone modem circuitry mounted in the socket adapter connects to telephone lines to communicate calculated power values from each customer site to a central utility site.
Patent GB-2308890-A (GB)
Title: Controlled charging system for NMR superconducting magnet
Inventor: ROTH GERHARD
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: A controller 4 controls a magnet charging system 2 to charge the superconducting magnet coil 3 in accordance with data stored in a storage unit 7 on the magnet. The data, which may be stored in an EPROM or bar code, is loaded into the controller 4 through a cable 6. The data may comprise a charging program which can be altered to allow for changes in the magnet. A quasi-continuous charging curve may be used (figure 2b). The magnet charging system permits a fully automatic, safe, optimal, and rapid charging process, and ensures good reproducibility.
Patent GB-2312968-A (GB)
Title: Clamped optic fibre connector with separable grooved bodies
Inventor: LEE HO-KYUNG
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1997-05-08
Abstract: A splicer for light waveguides 70 including a rcceptacle 100 including a first 10 of a predetermined length, having first recesses 11 cut lengthwise through the center of the contact surface, and a second body 20 of length the same as that of the first body, having second recesses 21 cut lengthwise through the center of the surface corresponding to the first recesses cut through the first body; expanding means 80 for expanding space separating the first and second bodies in order to easily insert light waveguides into the recesses; and bending means 60 surrounding the receptacle's outer surface that securely hold first and second bodies together and provide the necessary clamping force. V-groove 22, holes H and pins 20c are shown.
Patent GB-2325919-A (GB)
Title: Crash lock base carton
Inventor: COATES STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 1997-06-05
Abstract: A crash lock base carton 1 is formed which has a hole in its base. The carton is formed from a blank with a tubular body, tabs 11, 13, 15, 17 connected to each side panel 1, 3, 5, 7 forming the base. Two of the tabs 13, 15 are provided with an interlocking mechanism 21, 23 to help maintain the carton in its erect state. The interlocking mechanism may comprise a nose 21 engaging within a hole 23. Side wall tab 19 is glued to wall 7 and comer portions 25, 27 of opposing tabs 11, 15 are glued to adjacent tabs 13, 17 to form a flat partly formed carton. The carton is then finished by opening out the partly formed carton, the base forming and locking automatically. The carton may have a lid (not shown) and a cut away portion 31.
Patent GB-2327063-A (GB)
Title: Electronic business card
Inventor: GUEST DAVID JACK
IPC: G06K19/16
Filed: 1997-07-07
Abstract: The card includes a hologram 1, a metallic or electronic strip 2 (on the rear of the card) and a barcode 3.
Patent GB-2327604-A (GB)
Title: Duvet
Inventor: DAVIES JUDITH
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: A duvet which does not require laundering comprises a thermal insulating fibre sheet (2), a waterproof cover (4) and fixing strips (3). The waterproof cover (4) surrounds the thermal insulating fibre sheet (2), the thermal insulating fibre sheet (2) being indirectly attached to the waterproof cover (4) by the fixing strips (3), and the fixing strips (3) being positioned along each edge of the thermal insulating fibre sheet (2).
Patent GB-2327845-A (GB)
Title: Watering arrangement for grow bag with sleeve
Inventor: WILDE CHARLES DAVID
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: A watering arrangement for a grow bag having an elongate sleeve 6 attached to an upper surface 4 of the grow bag over holes 5 in the upper surface 4 of the grow bag, comprises a vessel 1 with an outlet 2 therein. Water leaving the vessel 1 passes through the outlet 2, into the tube defined by the sleeve 6 and through the holes 5 into the grow bag contents. To aid the joining of the vessel 1 to the sleeve 6, a short tube (10 fig 4) can be provided. Evaporation of the moisture in the growbag can thus be reduced and the contents of the grow bag are not so easily washed away. The sleeve 6 can be heat sealed to the growbag (along lies 8) and the vessel 1 may have a cap with holes through which water can be added.