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Patent GB-2266326-A (GB)
Title: Foundation of an offshore platform
Inventor: GUDMESTAD OVE TOBIAS
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 1993-04-21
Abstract: A foundation for an offshore platform (1), in particular for a re-usable platform or a jackable platform is made up of several modules (5) designed to be stacked onto each other. The modules preferably have a hollow design with open bottom, and are completely or partly filled with a filling material (6) when arranged on the seabed. The modules (5) may be equipped with an adaptor (8) being shaped in concordance with the adjacent module so that a plurality of modules stacked onto each other make up a stable foundation unit. The foundation may be erected to different heights, and, therefore, both the platforms and the foundations may be reused on locations having different depths. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279194-A (GB)
Title: Optical transmission system
Inventor: EPWORTH RICHARD EDWARD
IPC: H04B10/291
Filed: 1993-05-24
Abstract: An optical transmission system, e.g. for landline use, incorporates a number of amplifier stations 14 provided in an optical fibre path 13 between local and remote stations 11, 12. Each amplifier station incorporates a number of pump lasers 220 whose output is combined and then divided substantially equally between all the amplifiers located in the amplifier station. The arrangement permits the replacement of faulty pump lasers while the system remains fully in service. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278960-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnet controlled valve
Inventor: CHEN CHENG-HAO
IPC: F16K31/08
Filed: 1993-06-07
Abstract: The valve consists essentially of a sloping plate l3 on one side of the valve body land a d.c. drive motor 5 on the top surface of the body 1 operating through a gear set 51 and a transmission element 52 to lower or raise a magnet 6 sliding on the plate 13. When the magnet 6 slides down, it attracts another magnet 3 mounted on the top surface of a plug 2 and the plug 2 disengages from the water outlet 12 of the valve body 1 so as to let liquid flow out. When the magnet 6 is drawn upwards by the motor 5, the plug 2 returns to its original position to close the water outlet 12 and thereby block the flow of liquid out of the valve body 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279612-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit or smart card.
Inventor: JARVIS CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: A smart card comprises a printed circuit 11 sandwiched between outer protective layers 37 and 38 with intervening layers of reinforcing material 39 and 40, typically of a material such as polyester. During fabrication an integrated circuit component 19 on the card deforms the reinforcing material 39 and embeds itself in protective layer 37 which is softened during the manufacturing process. Once fabricated the reinforcing layer 39 prevents the component 19 "breaking out" of the outer protective layer.The reinforcing layers 39, 40 are coated on both sides with a thermally activated catalytic curing adhesive which bonds the protective layers to the printed circuit 11 and the outer protective layers 37, 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280316-A (GB)
Title: Latched waterproof electrical connector with terminal lock
Inventor: KINOSHITA YOSHIJI
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 1993-07-05
Abstract: An electrical connector features a male part (300) with a seal (316), a latch (314) engaging inside a female counterpart (200), and a double lock (310) for preventing the terminals from being removed. The seal (316) may mate with a corresponding seal (204) of the counterpart, and may be slanted so that the double lock (310) lies within the sealed structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274677-A (GB)
Title: Hinge for built-in electrical appliances, refrigerators in particular
Inventor: LANZANI ORESTE
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 1994-01-12
Abstract: A hinge (1) for a door (6) of an electrical appliance, (for example a refrigerator, for use in particular where the appliance is built in) to be covered with a facing panel (7) is provided with means for adjusting the position of the panel on the door. The hinge comprise a first support member (2) attached to the body (4) of the appliance, a second support member (5) attached to the door (6) and the facing panel (7) and first and second connecting bars (9, 10) connecting said first and second support members to form a hinged quadrilateral therewith. The second support member also comprises adjustment means (16, 17) enabling adjustment of the horizontal and vertical position of the panel (7) relative to the door (6). The adjustable means may be detachable from the hinge. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277415-A (GB)
Title: Dimming discharge lamps
Inventor: AKIO OKUDE
IPC: H05B41/392
Filed: 1994-04-19
Abstract: To start a discharge lamp in a dimmed state without causing any flashing, an intermittent pulse voltage is applied during the dimmed state, the pulses having an amplitude sufficient to start the lamp but insufficient for causing any flash. The pulses may be produced by control of an inverter (12, Fig. 1) or by a separate pulse generator (17, Fig. 3). The inverter may have a DC input provided from an AC source via a DC-DC booster (11) the boosting action of which is not started until after a lamp filament preheating period. The positive and negative parts of the pulses may be symmetrical or asymmetrical (Figs. 13, 15, 16). The light output may be varied by altering the inverter output V51, Fig. 10, or by altering the pulse amplitude (Fig. 12). High frequency AC plus superimposed DC may be used to achieve dimming to low light levels (Fig. 20). Efficiency may be enhanced by controlling the DC - DC booster (11) output voltage to be dependent on the detected lamp voltage (Fig. 21). A supply voltage for the inverter and booster control circuits may be derived from the DC input to the inverter or from its output, once operating, with automatic changeover between the two (Figs. 27 - 31). A current limiting inductor in series with the lamp may be in a plurality of parts to reduce noise (Figs. 17 - 19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289528-A (GB)
Title: Universal radiator release bracket
Inventor: BOLTON HENRY
IPC: F24D19/02
Filed: 1994-05-21
Abstract: A universal radiator release bracket has a fixed to the wall section 10 (Figure 4) and a sliding securing section 12 (Figure 5). The sliding section is activated by means of an adjusting screw (15) and sliding locking screws (13). The adjusting screw (15) is only required when access from the sides are restricted otherwise release and securing are achieved by using locking screws (13). All nuts are captive and the universal radiator release bracket is reversible. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281409-A (GB)
Title: Three group zoom lens system
Inventor: ITO TAKAYUKI
IPC: G02B15/173
Filed: 1992-12-29
Abstract: A zoom lens system comprises in order from the object side, a first positive lens group r1 - r4, a second negative lens group r5 - r10 and a third positive lens group r11 - r20. The second lens group and the third lens group are moved along an optical axis for changing magnification and the second lens system group is moved for focusing. The system preferably satisfies the condition (h):      (h) 0.0 < logz2/logz < 0.3  where z2 is the magnification ratio (z2=m2L/m2S) of the second lens group,  m2L is a lateral magnification of the second lens group at the telescopic end, m2S is a lateral magnification of the second lens group at the wide angle end, z is the change ratio (z=ft/fw) of the magnification of the overall system, ft is the focal length of the overall system at the telescopic end,  fw is the focal length of the overall system at the wide angle end.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-946092-A (GB)
IPC: C08F2/00
Abstract: 946,092. High molecular weight dialkali metal polymerized hydrocarbons. NATIONAL DISTILLERS & CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Dec. 7, 1961 [Dec. 15, 1960], No. 43903/61. Heading C3P. A monomer consisting of aliphatic diolefins, styrene or alkyl-substituted styrenes is reacted with a finely-divided alkali metal in an inert liquid reaction medium consisting of ethers, hexane, benzene, alkylate or triethylamine at a temperature which does not exceed the reflux temperature or go below -60 ‹C. to give a dialkali metal adduct polymer of molecular weight in excess of 300. The reaction may take place in two stages with the intermediate formation of a dialkali metal adduct dimer. The polymer product may be reacted with a Grignardtype reactant e.g. an epoxide e.g. ethylene oxide or with a glycol-forming compound to form salts of the corresponding high molecular weight glycols and these hydrolysed.
Patent GB-2283643-A (GB)
Title: Standby power saving in mobile phones
Inventor: CROFT THOMAS M
IPC: H04L1/08
Filed: 1994-05-11
Abstract: A power saving standby mode that can be used in mobile radio stations operating in current networks and improves in the intended message reception. The invention enters the power mode principally contingent upon the CRC check being successful. Additionally, the invention uses a cumulative majority vote procedure which results in a higher probability of correct reception of a message addressed to the receiving station. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285560-A (GB)
Title: Method for operating a communication system having multiple base stations
Inventor: GOEDKEN JAMES FRANCIS
IPC: H04W12/00
Filed: 1994-06-13
Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method for establishing and maintaining communication in a portable telephone system adapted to operate with a plurality of base stations and at least one handset on a plurality of channels. The method generally includes steps of assigning a security code to the handset(s) operating in the portable communication system to enable RF communication between the handset(s) and the plurality of base stations (24); communicating the security code assigned to the handset(s) to the plurality of base stations to maintain within each of the plurality of base stations the security code(s) of the handset(s) operating in the system (26); and aligning the channel of the handset(s) with a channel of a base station to allow for communication between each handset and one of the plurality of base stations (28). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289603-A (GB)
Title: Bite indication system for anglers
Inventor: ROMANG DEREK
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 1995-05-15
Abstract: The system has a bite indicator which generates an audio signal when a bite is detected, a radio transmitter unit which transmits the audio signal together with an identification code signal, and a remote receiver unit (not shown) having a loudspeaker to which the audio signal is directed when the receiver detects a transmission with a predetermined ID code. The transmitter may be built into the bite detector. Alternatively, the transmitter unit plugs into an extension loudspeaker socket 20 on the bite indicator, and the transmitter 54, 56 is only energised in response to the audio signal from the bite indicator, the transmitter unit having an internal battery or deriving its power from the audio signal by means of a power supply circuit 50. The transmitter 54 modulates an RF carrier with a signal in which the audio signal alternates with the ID code. One receiver may be used with a plurality of transmitters and may have a learning mode so that it can be programmed to recognise the codes of the transmitters in use. LED's may be provided on the bite indicator and on the receiver for additional visual bite indication. When a plurality of bite indicators are used they may have LED's of different colours, with the receiver having LED's of matching colours. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289137-A (GB)
Title: Second harmonic generation
Inventor: LAWANDY NABIL M
IPC: G02F1/37
Filed: 1992-09-30
Abstract: There is described a semiconductor microcrystallite doped glass that exhibits SHG, and a method of preparing, or encoding, a semiconductor microcrystallite doped glass by the simultaneous injection of fundamental and second harmonic fields, such as 1.06  mu m and 532 nm. More specifically, the disclosure pertains to a structure comprised of, borosilicate glass that contains CdSxSe1-x microcrystallites. Also disclosed are devices having an optical waveguide structure formed within a glass substrate that contains semiconductor microcrystallites. The optical waveguide structure guides and contains injected radiation and also converts a portion thereof to the second harmonic. Also disclosed are bichromatic optical switches.
Patent GB-2290567-A (GB)
Title: Rapid on-site assembly portable building
Inventor: GRAY KENNETH
IPC: E04B1/344
Filed: 1995-06-23
Abstract: A rapid on-site assembly portable building comprises a primary framework (1) having a floor (2) and two opposing end walls (3, 4) the floor having one or more fold-out extension panels (8) which are hinged to the primary framework during folding out thereof to assemble the building, the primary framework being adapted to be transported on a wheeled trailer with the end walls erect. The building also has end wall extension panels (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289824-A (GB)
Title: Electro-acoustic transducer having a mechanical impedance transformer
Inventor: TIERCE PASCAL
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 1994-12-09
Abstract: A transducer comprising e.g. a block (1) of sensitive elements such as a stack of piezoelectric discs supported between two end members by a threaded rod, and a single-piece shell (8) surrounding the stack and having a concave central portion (8A) with solid cylindrical extensions (8B, 8C) on either side thereof. Two sleeves are arranged at opposite ends of the transducer and resilient members (14) are inserted to separate the sleeves from the vibrating block (1). A flexible sheath (18) may be placed around the shell (8) to seal off the inner space of the transducer from the environment, and said space may be filled with a fluid such as oil. A connecting assembly is used to connect the vibrating block to an energising voltage supply. Said transducer is useful for generating vibrations at sea or in wells, particularly oil or gas wells or the like. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292177-A (GB)
Title: Lock keep
Inventor: EVANS JOHN BENJAMIN
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 1995-08-07
Abstract: A lock keep recess 13 is partly defined by a part 15 which is spring loaded so that it can move to absorb energy received from the bolt of a lock when an intruder attempts to force the locked door. The part 15 cooperates with a spring arrangement 27 and a resilient block 29. Hence, the energy is dissipated through the spring arrangement and not through the door frame in which the lock keep is fitted, thereby limiting damage to the door frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304993-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor laser device
Inventor: BURROUGHES JEREMY
IPC: H01L21/329
Filed: 1995-08-23
Abstract: The semiconductor laser device 31 comprises a lower injection region 35 situated above a lower mirror 33. A laser structure 39 including an active layer 41 is formed overlying the lower injection region 35. An upper injection region 47 is formed above the laser structure 39 such that the upper injection region 47 only overlies the lower injection region 35 in a predetermined conduction region of the device 31. An upper mirror 49 is formed above the laser structure. The injection regions are elongate and are transverse to each other so that the conduction region is defined by their area of overlap below the upper mirror.
Patent GB-2306377-A (GB)
Title: Pliers for gripping workpieces of different sizes
Inventor: CHOW JESSIE
IPC: B25B7/10
Filed: 1995-11-02
Abstract: A pair of pliers includes a handle member 40, connected to a jaw end 431, and has an intermediate portion slidably engaged in an intermediate portion of another handle member 30, connected to a jaw end 301, and which has a rack 302 located close to the handle end. A pawl 45 is pivotally secured on the handle member 40 for engaging with the rack so as to secure the intermediate portions of the handle members together when the jaw ends are engaged with the workpiece. The intermediate portions of the handle members have no slots such that the strength of the handle members can be greatly increased. A spring 47 serves to bias the jaws away from each other.
Patent GB-2307008-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine with two stage combustion
Inventor: MOSELEY FRED
IPC: F02C3/14
Filed: 1995-11-13
Abstract: In a gas turbine engine partial combustion of a fuel at E, at a high temperature but with a deficiency of air, yields a gas rich in carbon monoxide and hydrogen. This allows the use of turbine blade and casing materials of metals and their alloys with high melting points and strengths at high temperatures, which would corrode in the oxidative conditions encountered in normal gas turbine combusters. The rich gas after expansion to an intermediate pressure in a turbine F to provide work, is burnt to completion at G with further excess air and expanded again in a turbine H, providing further work. The invention may be used in either turbo-jet engines or non-regenerative gas turbines. In both cases substantial gains in thermal efficiency may be realised compared with conventional engines.
Patent GB-2302562-A (GB)
Title: A pivot mechanism
Inventor: KING SHELDON
IPC: E05D1/06
Filed: 1996-06-21
Abstract: In a snap engageable pivot mechanism (9) for stadium seats the fixed part of the seat carries a circular aperture (18) in a resiliently displaceable cantilever arm which includes a lead-in ramp (20). The pivotable seat (7) carries a boss 25 having an inclined upper surface. Engagement of the inclined surface and lead-in ramp (20) displaces the arm to permit the aperture (18) to rotatably engage the boss (25) which thereby forms a stub axle. A release hole adjacent the boss permits insertion of an instrument to effect disengagement by displacing the cantilever arm. Surfaces (13, 14) cooperate respectively with surfaces (29, 28) to limit pivoting.
Patent GB-2302656-A (GB)
Title: A biomaterial and bone implant for bone repair and replacement
Inventor: RIPAMONTI UGO
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: This invention relates to a biomaterial useful in bone repair and replacement, and to implants for cranofacial, orthopaedic, and especially dental applications. The implants have a unique geometric configuration, their surfaces defining concavities having a shape and dimensions which induce or enhance the rate and/or amount of bone growth at the implant site. The biomaterial preferably has a specific porous configuration and the implant may be at least coated with such a biomaterial of hydroxyapatite, for example.
Patent GB-2323384-A (GB)
Title: A detergent composition
Inventor: BAILLELY GERARD MARCEL
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1997-03-20
Abstract: An agglomerate or extruded detergent particle, comprises a perborate component, an acid source and one or more surfactants, for use in detergent compositions which are suitable for use in laundry washing methods. The acid is preferably citric acid and acts to reduce the tendency of the composition to gel and thereby assists in dispersing.
Patent GB-2315391-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer over intermediate link with a higher data rate, keeping the sum of the input and output queues at a fixed value
Inventor: PROCTOR RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: Where a stream of data is passed along an intermediate link L 1 , L 2 etc at a higher overall data rate than outside the intermediate link, such as when inverse multiplexing is used in asynchronous transfer mode where a number of low speed data links L 1 etc are used to emulate a data link which is higher speed than the original incoming stream of data, the splitting of the data into the multiple streams necessitating the insertion of control packets into the links in order to correct for the disparity in propagation time along the links, the interfaces such as IMA 1 and IMA 2 containing buffers for data packets before transmission down the intermediate links and after reception at the end of the intermediate links, in order to eliminate cell delay variation, which has the result that cells in the output stream can vary by up to two cell positions relative to that in the input cell stream because of the different quantisation of the intermediate link and because of the need to send control packets, arrangements are made for the queue in the input buffer and in the output buffer to be maintained at a constant number of cells, for example by passing information on the input buffer length in the control cells, so that the reconstructed data stream is exactly the same as the incoming data stream, although delayed by a fixed additional two cell delay.
Patent GB-2316464-A (GB)
Title: Hot gas control valve
Inventor: MORASH DOUGLAS H
IPC: F02K9/32
Filed: 1997-06-23
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved hot gas control valve (20) which is adapted to apportion a gas flow, such as that issuing from a solid propellent gas, generator, among a plurality of outlets communicating with rocket thruster nozzles (36). The improved valve has a body (21) and a valve member (22). The body has an inlet (24) communicating with an internal cavity. The cavity is partially bounded by a partially-spherical concave surface (32). The body has a plurality of outlet passages terminating in ports at the concave body surface. The valve member is operatively arranged within the cavity for omni-directional pivotal movement therewithin. The valve member has a surface (40) sealingly engaging the body concave surface and terminating in an edge (41). This valve member edge cooperates with the body ports to form variable-area metering orifices (A, B, C and D) therebetween. These orifices are so configured and arranged as to vary the areas of the orifices as a function of the angular position of the valve member relative to the body such that sum of the individual open areas of the metering orifices is substantially independent of valve member position over an operating range of valve member movement relative to the body.
Patent GB-2319638-A (GB)
Title: Timepiece movement setting
Inventor: HASHIZUME HIROYUKI
IPC: G04C9/08
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A time setting system is disclosed generally utilising light sensors. A seconds wheel 7 and a minute wheel 12 are coaxially provided in an upper and lower cases 1 and 2 in such a manner as to be independently rotated. The seconds wheel is provided with an aperture 7b which can be opposed to an aperture 6c formed on a third wheel 6 and a reflecting portion 7c. A fourth wheel 11 is provided with a plurality of apertures 11c at regular intervals, the minute wheel is provided with a plurality of apertures 12c at regular l intervals in such a manner as to be opposed to the apertures of the fourth wheel. An hour wheel 14 is provided with a plurality of apertures 14b and 14c which can be opposed to the apertures of the minute wheel and a plurality of shading portions 14d having differing widths. In an outer side of the third wheel the seconds wheel, the fourth wheel and the minute wheel, a reflection type sensor 23 comprising a first luminous element 23a mounted to the upper case and a light receiving element 23b, and a second luminous element 24 mounted on the lower case are respectively provided in an opposed manner. A program which performs an initializing action for detecting an initial position of the second wheel and the hour and minute wheels is installed in a control circuit for controlling an operation of first and second driving motors S1 and S2.
Patent GB-2331407-A (GB)
Title: Electrical terminal module with remote tester
Inventor: TOMKINS ROGER
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 1997-11-18
Abstract: An electrical terminal module includes plural connections 16 for connecting to telecommunications exchange cable, each or all but one connection having a remote tester 18. A tester may be disconnected from the connection and replaced by a subscriber line after testing, for example resistance testing of the exchange line. The tester may include a switch terminal 28 for use as a test port as well as test circuitry 26 in the form of a soft dial tone unit.