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Patent GB-2273840-A (GB)
Title: Optically transmitting signals between measurement devices
Inventor: FUJII MASARU
IPC: H04B10/278
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: Each measurement device 1, 2, 3 includes a measuring unit 7a, 7b, 7c, a signal processing unit 6a, 6b, 6c each having a serial output/input interface and connected to the measuring unit for processing signals obtained by the measuring unit, and one or more photocouplers 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f connected to the serial interface of the signal processing unit for converting processed signals into the optical information. The measurement devices may be TV cameras or contacting devices. The processing units may include a CPU and memory. The measurement devices may also be connected to a central computer, which may operate a controller for equipment which assembles TV receivers and moves them down the assembly line; all connections are by optical fibres. Electromagnetic interference is eliminated by the use of optical fibres in place of electrical wires. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276770-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor with permanent-magnet excitation
Inventor: ACKERMANN BERND
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 1994-03-24
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric motor with permanent-magnet excitation, particularly inside-rotor and outside-rotor motors, comprising motor sections (10, 20) which are movable relative to one another, of which the first motor section (10) forms a multi-pole excitation field in an air gap (1) by means of permanent magnets (11) and of which the second motor section (20) is a soft-iron yoke (21) having pole teeth (22) which project towards the air gap (1) and which carry excitation coils (23). The motor combines the following characteristic features:   a) the pole teeth (22) which project from the soft-iron yoke (21) of the second motor section (20) toward the air gap (1) are free from recesses at the location of the air gap (1), b) in the proximity of the air gap (1) the smallest distance between adjacent pole teeth (22) which project from the soft-iron yoke (21) of the second motor section (20) toward the air gap (1) is as small as is allowed by production, c) the transitional areas between areas with different directions of magnetisation of the permanent magnet (11) of the first motor section (10) extend parallel to the motor shaft, and d) the permanent magnet (11) of the first motor section (10) is magnetised in such a manner that the radial component of the magnetic field produced in the air gap (1) by this magnet varies approximately sinusoidally along the circumference of the motor.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279476-A (GB)
Title: Selective calling receiver with speech sound message output
Inventor: KUDOH KAZUHIRO
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 1994-06-17
Abstract: In order to allow a user of a radio selective calling receiver to accurately hear and recognize a received message at his own pace, the selective calling receiver includes a speech data storage means 7 for storing speech data corresponding to a predetermined message, control means for reading out speech data corresponding to a message contained in a received selective call signal from the speech data storage means 7 to actuate speech output means 8 - 11, and control means for sectioning the message contained in the received selective call signal into a predetermined number of pieces of unit information (one or more characters each) which are output as speech in turn, with or without repetitions and in dependence on a control switch 15.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289783-A (GB)
Title: A Security System
Inventor: WONG KAM-FU
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1994-06-30
Abstract: A security system for preventing fraudulent transactions comprising: a deal action device for registering an attempted transaction; and means to alert a person authorised to make that transaction of the attempted transaction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282495-A (GB)
Title: Retaining surface-mount connectors
Inventor: CHISHIMA MASAMITSU
IPC: H01R13/73
Filed: 1994-09-19
Abstract: A connector (10) includes a holder (30) which is fixed to a support to retain the connector on the support. The holder (30) may be surface-mounted on a solder pad of a support by a foot (31) and comprise a fixing piece (33) held in a groove of the connector body. A terminal retainer (20) may have arms (21) which locate the retainer and enclose holders (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283362-A (GB)
Title: Pyroelectric infrared array sensor
Inventor: HORI KENJI
IPC: G01J5/34
Filed: 1994-10-28
Abstract: The device has a pyroelectric element on which a plurality of sensing sections are formed each of which is made up of a pair of electrodes confronted with each other. In fixedly securing the pyroelectric element to a substrate, lead conductors (eg 15D) extended from the sensing sections located adjacent to the edges of the light receiving surface of the pyroelectric element and are fixedly connected to the substrate (9) by using conductive paste (16). Connecting conductors (eg 15C) provided between sensor elements (eg 29, 32) diffuse heat away from the pyroelectric element, thereby improving the sensitivity of the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to cash handling apparatus
Inventor: CADBURY MATTHEW JONATHAN
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 1994-04-26
Abstract: The invention provides a cash register which is a container for receiving and displaying cash. The cash inside the container is not accessible to the shop assistant or the customer. There is a means to insert the price of a purchase or purchases, a display of that price, a means to insert cash, and a means to dispense change which is automatically calculated based upon the amount of cash inserted, which is detected by the register. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289014-A (GB)
Title: Device for trimming components
Inventor: MORICE ALAIN
IPC: B23Q35/10
Filed: 1995-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a device intended to equip a trimming machine including a motor driving a machining tool, the said machine operating by resting against a trimming template (5) fastened to a component (P), one edge of which has an excess length (25) to be removed, the said template guiding the movement of the said tool during the operation of removing the said excess length, the said device being intended to be fixed onto the end of the machine and being characterized in that it consists of a C-shaped component with two superimposed flanges (12, 13) which are rigidly joined together by one of their ends (14) and separated from one another by an open gap (15) on the opposite side to the connected ends of the flanges to allow the said excess length to engage between the said flanges, the said flanges (12, 13) having, on the open side of the gap, guide flanks (20, 21) which are designed to rest on the said trimming template (5) and having an orifice of axis (23) perpendicular to the said gap (15) passing through them in the vicinity of the guide flanks (20, 21), for the passage of the said machine tool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289320-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum valve
Inventor: FREI HUGO
IPC: F16K51/02
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: A vacuum valve having a valve stem 3 connected to a dashpot 7 that includes a piston 11 acting in a double cylinder 13, the double cylinder being filled with a damping medium and including control means 15a, 15b for determining the rate of inflow or outflow of the damping medium to and from chambers of the double cylinder on both sides of the piston during movement of the valve stem between open and closed positions of the valve. The rate of inflow or outflow determined by the control means may differ according to the direction of movement of the valve stem. If the opening of the valve is effected by a magnetic drive, the piston may act as the armature of the drive. In a modification (Fig. 4, not shown) the control means incorporates filters having selected flow conductance values (15c). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289219-A (GB)
Title: Hair growth compositions
Inventor: NASSER FAIK ABDUL-KADHIM
IPC: A61K8/46
Filed: 1995-05-10
Abstract: Hair growth compositions contain a non cyclic organosulphur compound as active agent. Typical compounds are allicin, alliin, ajoene or propyl sulphur oxides. Juices of onions and garlic may be used as the sources of these compounds.
Patent GB-2288576-A (GB)
Title: Cover assembly for a vehicle wheel
Inventor: HUTCHISON MARK CHARLES
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1994-10-18
Abstract: A cover assembly for a vehicle wheel (12) comprises a first component (14) including means for mounting the first component (14) on a vehicle wheel (12) to rotate therewith. An eccentrically weighted second component (20) is concentrically mounted on the first component (14) by an annuiar bearing (24, 26) to enable the second component (20) to rotate relative to the first component (14). The second component (20) carries an exposed releasably mounted advertising disc (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303814-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable C-clamp
Inventor: LII LIANG-KUEN
IPC: B05C17/01
Filed: 1995-07-28
Abstract: An angle-adjustable C-clamp has a handle 10 with an upper interior 11 to receive a rod 12 which is controlled by a conventional driving mechanism. The upper front edge of the handle 10 has a couple of step-shaped front edges 13 with two positioning posts 14 extending forward from each front edge 13. The positioning posts 14 are inserted through a rotary seat 20 and into disk plate 30. The rotary seat 20 has a central opening 21 to receive the positioning posts 14. Upper and lower seat lugs 22 protrude upward and downward from the rotary seat 20, respectively and have through holes 23 thereon. The generally C-shaped frame 40 has a lobe 41 at one end and a fixed jaw 43 at the other end. The circular holes 42 are formed on the lobe 41 to match the through holes 23 on the lower seat lug 22. The rod 12 has a ball 121 at the front end which is inserted in the socket 331 of the movable jaw 33. The C-shaped frame may be replaced by the barrel (50 figs 3 and 4) of a glue spreading gun.
Patent GB-2304318-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR KEVIN
IPC: B65G47/66
Filed: 1995-08-22
Abstract: Conveyor apparatus comprises a first moving conveyor 2 for conveying a load 5 means 26 for supporting a bearer 24 at or beyond an end of the first moving conveyor 2 so that the bearer 24 is brought into engagement with the surface of the load previously in contact with the first conveyor 2 as the load moves off the first conveyor, and a second moving conveyor 14 for conveying the load, and the bearer 24 on which the load is supported while on the second moving conveyor 14.
Patent GB-2305201-A (GB)
Title: Water defence block
Inventor: GRIFFTHS GEOFFREY ARTHUR
IPC: E02B3/14
Filed: 1995-09-14
Abstract: A water defence block is provided which has at least one opening 3 which links upper and lower surfaces of the block. The properties of the block are such that the block is subject to a downward force when water flows over the upper surface of the block, the downward force being a reaction to water passing over the opening or openings. Because a downward force is applied to the blocks when water flows over the blocks, it is possible to use water defence blocks having a smaller mass than known water defence blocks.
Patent GB-2295828-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous hydrophilization treatment composition for aluminum-containing metal material
Inventor: SAKO RYOSUKE
IPC: F28F13/18
Filed: 1995-12-05
Abstract: A hydrophilic coating having excellent hydrophilicity, which can prevent offensive odor generation, and which has a good antibacterial performance and formability, is formed on an aluminum-containing metal material by coating an aqueous hydrophilization treating liquid containing (A) a glycidyl group-containing, water-soluble organic compound; (B) a water-soluble polymeric or polymerizable compound having a tert-amino group and at least one hydrophilic functional group selected from sulfonic, phosphonic, carboxyl, polyalkyleneglycol, hydroxyl and amide groups; and (C) an antibacterial agent not decomposing at 100 DEG C or lower, on an aluminum-containing metal material; and heat-drying the coated liquid. The coating may be applied to heat exchangers or heat exchanger parts which have been degreased and treated with a chromate to enhance resistance to corrosion.
Patent GB-2309803-A (GB)
Title: Processing cycle control in data processing apparatus
Inventor: BAUM ALLEN
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 1996-02-01
Abstract: A data processing system (2, Fig 1) utilises data processing instruction words having a first field 31 specifying one of a plurality of arithmetic logic unit operations to be performed and a second field 28 specifying one of a plurality of shift operations 40 to be performed. The first and the second fields are independent. The instruction decoder (10) is responsive to both of these fields to vary the number of processing cycles allowed for each such instruction word in dependence upon the particular combination of the first field and the second field.
Patent GB-2298944-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia box such as jukebox
Inventor: NIEDERLEIN HORST
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 1996-03-11
Abstract: In a multimedia box 1, preferably a jukebox to be operated by money, a digital mass storage device 3 stores audio and/or video and/or image and/or graphics data and an operating unit 4 selects digitally stored pieces of music and/or videos and/or images and/or graphics. Semiconductor memory chips provide the storage device 3, which may be plug-in memory cards 2, and the control unit 4 may be a microprocessor. An audio output is via a D/A converter and an amplifier 12 to a loudspeaker 7. A central unit (14, Figure 5) may be connected to the control unit 4 to enable new pieces of music to be loaded. Alternatively the memory chips can be located in the central unit and are connected via remote data lines (13, Figure 6) and modems (13a and 13b) to the multimedia box 1. A plug-in card adapter (15, Figure 7) can be provided so that plug-in memory cards can be accessed from outside.
Patent GB-2310994-A (GB)
Title: Automatic animal feeder
Inventor: BEALBY ASHLEY JAMES
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 1996-03-16
Abstract: An animal feeder 2 is triangular in plan to fit into a corner and has a lid and a trap door 4 to release feed from its base. The trap door 4 is opened by timed pivoting of latch 5. The latch is biased to pivot into a slot in a disk 6 rotated slowly by a motor 7.
Patent GB-2300279-A (GB)
Title: Control system for internal combustion engines
Inventor: SHIMIZU DAISUKE
IPC: F02D41/04
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: In a control system for an internal combustion engine e.g. a lean burn engine, an amount of variation (DMSSLB) in the rotational speed of the engine is detected, and rotational speed variation reference values (* varies as *DMSBAVE, * small Greek beta *DMSBAVE) are calculated based on an averaged value (DMSBAVE) of the detected amount of variation (DMSSLB) in the rotational speed of the engine. The detected amount of variation (DMSSLB) in the rotational speed of the engine is compared with the rotational speed variation reference values (* varies as *DMSVABE, * small Greek beta *DMSBAVE) and the amount of fuel to be supplied to the engine or the amount of exhaust gas to be recirculated is corrected based on the results of the comparison. Reference values (MSLEAN1, MSLEAN2) based on operating conditions of the engine may also be used in the control.
Patent GB-2312369-A (GB)
Title: Protecting against injury during a fall
Inventor: TAYLOR STEPHEN ANSELM WILLIS
IPC: A62B1/22
Filed: 1996-04-27
Abstract: Devices G1 & G2 are carried, folded, in holders on the front and back of a belt 3. If a wearer falls, the devices (bags) are inflated, either from compressed gas in cylinders G4, or from a controlled explosion in an insulated chamber (E16 & E17, Fig. 5) also carried on a belt. The inflation of the devices can be initiated either by a sensor (7, Figs. 2 & 3), or by a panic button (15, Fig. 4) clipped to the clothes or by other suitable means.
Patent GB-2314804-A (GB)
Title: Envelope with selectable coupons
Inventor: BANBURY MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B65D27/00
Filed: 1996-07-04
Abstract: A promotional device comprises an envelope 12 containing two redeemable product coupons 28. One of the coupons is selected on opening the envelope by tearing along one of a choice of two perforated tear lines 24 which coincide with one or the other product bar codes 30. The action of opening the envelope destroys one of the two product codes, thus establishing a consumer choice of the remaining intact product code.
Patent GB-2305724-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring pressure
Inventor: KLUTH ERHARD LOTHAR EDGAR
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 1996-09-25
Abstract: Apparatus for combining two measurements of pressure, one measurement being obtained from a first pressure gauge 1 having good long-term stability and a second being obtained from a second gauge 2 having good dynamic response, comprises signal processing means 3 to provide a single measurement with good long-term stability and good dynamic response. In the apparatus shown, the second pressure gauge 2 is an optical pressure gauge 24 used to measure downhole pressure (communicated via a device 30) in a gas or oil well 20, and connected to a display 26 and the processor 3 by a cable 25. The cable passes to the surface through a narrowbore hydraulic conduit 27, and the gauge and cable may be put in place by being pumped through the conduit. The surface end of the conduit 27 is connected to the first gauge 1 which measures the surface pressure, related to the downhole pressure by the weight of fluid in the conduit. The arrangement allows the first gauge 1 to be used in periodic checks for drift in the response of the downhole gauge whereupon a suitable correction may be applied. A number of refinements are described.
Patent GB-2322483-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: GRAY IAN JAMES STAFFORD
IPC: H01R4/48
Filed: 1997-02-24
Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a housing (12) and a contact (32) in the housing provided with a conductor coupling (34). The coupling is biased to terminate an electrical conductor (66) when it is inserted in the connector. Projections (58, 60) deflect the coupling against the bias to a non terminating position to permit insertion of the conductor and to permit release of the coupling to terminate the inserted conductor. The connector may be a coaxial connector. The conductor (66) may be the central conductor of a coaxial cable and may move the coupling (34) off the projections (58, 60) upon insertion. The coupling (34) may be part of the central pin (32) of the coaxial connector.
Patent GB-2307664-A (GB)
Title: Blow injection molding method of intergral shaft type body of rotation, and blow molded product
Inventor: FURUYA NORIHIKO
IPC: B29C45/26
Filed: 1995-10-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a blow molded product of resin for an integral shaft type body of rotation, and a blow molded product. In the invention, the above blow molded product is manufactured by performing blow injection molding while positioning a metal mold (4), which is provided at an intersection of an axis of the body of rotation and an end surface of a cavity (7) with a gate (14), such that the end surface having the gate (14) is made the bottom of the cavity (7) and the axis is positioned to be vertical. As a result, it is possible to manufacture a blow molded product of resin for an integral shaft type body of rotation, which is good in dimensional accuracy and is excellent in an external surface appearance and productivity, and which is excellent in terms of environmental friendliness such as improvement of recycling.
Patent GB-2325535-A (GB)
Title: Data processor controller with accelerated instruction generation
Inventor: LANCASTER JOHN CHARLES
IPC: G06F9/318
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: Generating instructions for a parallel computer such as a Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) data processor. Data processor instructions are generated at run-time by a microprocessor or DSP device, and are fed at a low rate to a circuit that multiplies the instruction generation bandwidth and forwards the data processor instructions to the data processor at a high rate. Both standalone and co-processor architectures are discussed. In the standalone case shown, a data processor controller (DPC) architecture comprises a SIMD data processor 505 and a DPC which comprises a microprocessor 501 (e.g. a DSP), and bandwidth multiplier 503. Instruction fetch engine 603 reads compressed instructions from input FIFO 601 and decompresses them; block repetition engine 605 (also fig. 7) repeats a run of instructions; and instruction repetition engine 607 repeats individual instructions. Use of an input FIFO allows bandwidth multiplier 503 to operate asynchronously to the microprocessor 501. Use of preloaded micro-coded routines is obviated, and power and size are reduced.
Patent GB-2314888-A (GB)
Title: Engine with balancers for a vehicle
Inventor: SHIOZAKI EIKO
IPC: F02B77/00
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: A starter motor and balancers are disposed in an engine so as not to interfere with each other by effectively utilizing spaces in an engine. Cylinders are set so as to be tilted forward on casings (4,5) supporting a crankshaft (3) in a transverse position, a rear balancer (Br) and a starter motor (78) are disposed in a space behind the cylinders, and a front balancer (Bf) is disposed on an opposite side of the rear balancer (Br) with respect to the crankshaft (3). The rear balancer (Br) and the front balancer (Bf) are disposed on the right side of a plane (P ) including the center of gravity (CG) of the engine (E) and perpendicular to the crankshaft (3), and the starter motor (78) is disposed on the left side of the plane (P 1 ) . Weight portions (58a, 67a) included in the rear balancer (Br) and the front balancer (Bf) are disposed close to the plane (P ) to prevent coupling vibrations.
Patent GB-2328583-A (GB)
Title: Frequency hopping in a TDMA communications system
Inventor: MOHEBBI BEHZAD
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1997-08-23
Abstract: In a TDMA communications system, each time slot in a time frame 200 is analysed to determine whether it is to contain traffic channel data or control channel data. If the time slot is for traffic channel data then frequency hopping is permitted for the time slot. A GSM compatible indoor picocell system is described having BCCH and SDCCH control channel time slots. A base station receives time slots from a BSC and transmits the control channel time slots on a single predetermined frequency with no hopping. Traffic channel time slots are transmitted using a frequency hopping algorithm such that each time slot is transmitted on a frequency selected according to a sequence. For empty time slots, dummy BCCH data is inserted and transmitted on the single predetermined frequency. The above described functions may take place in the BSC.
Patent GB-2320724-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing metal foil by electroforming
Inventor: YAMADA KATSUNORI
IPC: C25D1/04
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: A metal foil 1 is produced by passing an electric current between a cathode 5 and an anode 4 immersed in a metal ion-containing electrolyte 3 to form a thin metal film on the surface of the cathode 5 and subsequently releasing the metal film 1 from the cathode 5. The cathode 5 has a surface roughness of not more than 0.8~m, and the surface of cathode is preferably made of Ti, a Ti alloy, stainless steel, Cr, a Cr alloy or Cr-plated steel. The electrodeposited metal film is preferably formed of copper or nickel. The cathode surface may be polished mechanically or chemically to reduce the surface roughness. The foil produced may be used as a current collector of a secondary battery.
Patent GB-2335643-A (GB)
Title: Envelope containing greetings card holding a gift
Inventor: WHITE MICHAEL
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A packing arrangement comprises a greetings card 10 having a relatively thick main portion 11 (e.g. made of a laminate of foamed material and card or paper) provided with a recess 12 for an item and a thinner cover portion 14 bearing a greeting. The card is received in an envelope 16 designed to receive the card. The item may be a compact disc.