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Patent GB-2289384-A (GB)
Title: Phase locked loop error suppression circuit and method
Inventor: KOSIEC JEANNIE HAN
IPC: H03L7/18
Filed: 1994-10-14
Abstract: An error suppressing circuit (301) and method therefor for a phase locked loop (PLL) (300). According to one embodiment of the present invention, a transient condition, for example, a bandwidth switch, in the PLL (300) is detected. The PLL (300) is opened for a period of time (509) responsive to detecting the transient condition. The phase of a reference frequency signal (115) and the phase of an output frequency signal (116 or 117) are synchronized after a lapse of the period of time (509). The PLL (300) is closed responsive to the phase of the reference frequency signal (115) and the phase of the output frequency signal (116 or 117) being synchronized. The present invention advantageously reduces the length of time it takes for the PLL (300) to correct for the phase and frequency error generated by the transient condition, and is capable of operating with various types of PLLs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2305874-A (GB)
Title: Production of purified water process systems
Inventor: FEHAN DENIS
IPC: C23C22/50
Filed: 1995-10-04
Abstract: Purified water process pipe and vessel components are produced from stainless steel having an iron content below 0.8% and a chromium content of 15 to 22% their internal surfaces are polished to an RA value less than .3 m. The components are pulse welded (12) with 0.2 second pulse time primary current of 47 to 57A and backing current of 17 to 25A. The construction is then non-destructively tested, pressure tested, degreased using alkaline detergent at 50 to 90{C, passivated using nitric acid at 30 to 36{C and rinsed using deionised water.
Patent GB-2295113-A (GB)
Title: Stud feeder
Inventor: MERGELL BRUNO
IPC: B23K9/20
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: In a stud feeder, wherein a loading pin 10 reciprocates to push studs 9 into the stud holder 2, a conveying duct 4 is formed with longitudinal slots such that it resiliently grips the studs. This prevents the studs wobbling and causing the feed mechanism to jam. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307938-A (GB)
Title: Sliding clamp for flexible containers
Inventor: SIMS BARRY ROGER
IPC: B65D35/28
Filed: 1995-12-05
Abstract: A clamp is provided with openings 1 and 2 to allow it to be applied to a flexible container such as is used to dispense various products. When the clamp is applied to and moved along the container, opening 1 locates and guides the clamp and the edges of opening 2 apply a clamping force to the container. Moving the clamp over the container pressurises and/or expels the contents through an opening in the container in an easily regulated manner. Spring clips 3 may be used to reinforce the clamp.
Patent GB-2307996-A (GB)
Title: Flag setting circuit for microcontroller
Inventor: FANG I LIANG
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 1995-12-05
Abstract: A flag setting circuit for a microcontroller, which can be set with a HALT mode flag PD and a watchdog timer overflow flag TO by using a system power-on signal SPO, an external reset signal RES, a watchdog timer overflow signal WDTOV inside the microcontroller, a clear instruction CLR for watchdog timer, a HALT mode instruction HALT, and a wake-up signal WP. The setting circuit for the watchdog timer overflow flag TO includes a reset signal generator 1, a watchdog timer 2, a clear signal generator 3, a flag clear circuit 4 and a register circuit 5. The setting circuit for the HALT mode flag PD includes a HALT mode discerning circuit 6, a flag clear circuit 7, and a register circuit 8. The frequency source of the watchdog timer is provided by means of a frequency from the system oscillator divided by four, or by using a frequency of RC oscillator built in the system. Under the HALT mode, the RC oscillator is selected. By means of the HALT mode flag and the watchdog timer overflow flag, the operation condition of the system hardware can be discerned.
Patent GB-2296978-A (GB)
Title: Tin oxide based gas sensors and method for their manufacture
Inventor: WILSON ALAN
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 1994-08-22
Abstract: A method for fabricating gas sensors having reproducible gas sensitivity characteristics and the gas sensors so produced. The method comprises the steps: a) hydrolysis of sterically hindered tin(IV) alkoxide dissolved in a polar organic solvent in the presence of a polymer of relatively low molecular weight having a functional group capable of of coordinating to tin; b) treatment of the resulting solution with a strong mineral acid to remove the polymer; c) isolation of the solid suspension; d) deposition and subsequent heat treatment at temperatures below 500 DEG C of an amount of the solid on a suitable substrate to produce a gas sensor head and e) sensitization of the gas sensor head.
Patent GB-2299649-A (GB)
Title: Variable spring rate compression element and riser tensioner system
Inventor: ARLT III EDWARD J
IPC: F16F1/38
Filed: 1996-04-03
Abstract: The compression element comprises an elastomeric member 12 bonded to outer and inner members 16, 17 and with reinforcements 24, a circle around the members providing a common centre of curvature 25 for the bonding surfaces and the reinforcements. The axial spring rate of the element decreases as its axial compression is increased. The member 12 may be annular (Fig. 1) or comprise a plurality of circumferentially spaced members (Figs. 6-11). A plurality of elements (10, Figs. 10-23) may be used in a riser tensioner system to maintain a substantially constant upward tension force on a riser (56) as it moves axially relative to a floating platform. A unit comprising a plurality of connected elements (10A-10D, Fig. 13) may be internally gas pressurised.
Patent GB-2313107-A (GB)
Title: Divided containers
Inventor: THORNTON MICHAEL
IPC: B65D5/4805
Filed: 1996-05-14
Abstract: A container blank (1) is cut and creased to define at least one wall panel (4, 5) having a partial base wall panel (17) connected thereto and a divider panel (18) connected to the partial base wall panel (17), on erection of the blank, the divider panel (18) provides for the so-erected container an internal division upstanding from a partial base wall formed by the partial base wall panel (17). A tab (20) cooperates with a slot (21) to hold the divider panel (18) erect.
Patent GB-2302294-A (GB)
Title: System for punching holes in a spinnerette
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN MICHAEL RAY
IPC: B23Q15/00
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: A system for accurately determining the relative location of countersinks formed in a predetermined pattern in a spinnerette blank, accurately positioning a punching tool, in turn, over each countersink and, in turn, punching accurately positioned holes in the spinnerette blank. An optical-computer system is used to position the spinnerette blank.
Patent GB-2298990-A (GB)
Title: Image manipulation
Inventor: GRACE PAUL
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1995-09-15
Abstract: A method of recording and manipulating image data in which two-dimensional image data relating to a real scene (4) is recorded onto an image recording medium (5) using a film or video camera (6). Distance data relating to the positions of objects in the scene (4) is also recorded onto a depth recording medium (8) using a depth scanner (7). The distance data and image data are synchronised using a timecode recording on both media produced by a timecode generator (9). The image is subsequently manipulated taking into account the distance data.
Patent GB-2317852-A (GB)
Title: Diagram attaching means for plastic products
Inventor: YU CHAU-CHIA
IPC: B65C9/24
Filed: 1996-10-03
Abstract: A diagram attaching means for plastic products, comprising (1) providing a working table having a recess shaped to receive a plastic product therein; (2) positioning a plastic product in the recess; (3) providing a film having mold release and colorful ink of diagrams provided thereon and placing the film above the plastic product; (4) heating the film and the product with a heater placed above the film; (5) placing a roller above the film; (6) depressing the roller on the film to make the film abut against the product and rotating the roller along the product for attachment of the diagrams and characters to the plastic product.
Patent GB-2305165-A (GB)
Title: Tape cassette receiving casing
Inventor: OTA TAKASHI
IPC: G11B23/023
Filed: 1994-06-03
Abstract: A tape cassette receiving housing comprises a housing proper portion and a hinged lid portion. Shaft portions are formed so as to penetrate into reel driving holes of a supply reel and a take-up reel of a tape cassette received in the housing proper portion. Elastic bodies are attached to outer peripheries of the shaft portions, and the elastic bodies are brought into contact with inner peripheral surfaces of the reel driving holes. The elastic body comprises an open ended cylindrical portion 7a with an open ended truncated cone 7c attached to its upper end.
Patent GB-2306190-A (GB)
Title: Sealing floating roof of tank
Inventor: FORD JAMES H
IPC: B65D88/46
Filed: 1994-06-15
Abstract: A peripheral seal for the floating roof of a tank comprises shoe plates supports by pantograph linkages, and a flexible seal between the roof and the plates, and is characterised in that the shoe plates 27 are arranged in a mutually overlapping relationship, and are restrained from separation by a resilient clip 29. A gap seal 310 is also provided between the plates.
Patent GB-2321123-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for erasing a memory and method thereof
Inventor: DUNN JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: G11C7/20
Filed: 1997-01-11
Abstract: A circuit for erasing a RAM 6 where the circuit comprises a microcontroller or processor 2 and a data bus 8 connected to the processor 2 and the memory unit 6. There is also provided a power switch 34 to selectively control a supply voltage to the memory unit 6. The microcontroller 2 is arranged to selectively generate a substantially low voltage at the data bus 8 so as to deprive the memory unit 6 of power.
Patent GB-2322138-A (GB)
Title: Foam reducing fuel additive
Inventor: JEFFREY GARETH CHARLES
IPC: C11D3/37
Filed: 1997-02-17
Abstract: An additive for reducing foaming in diesel fuels comprising; i) a lubricity additive, e.g. oleic acid or oleyl diethanolamide, ii) an overbased metal detergent, e.g. calcium alkyl benzene sulfonate and; iii) an antifoaming agent which is substantially water insoluble, e.g. a silicone anti-foam agent.
Patent GB-2316790-A (GB)
Title: Identity verification
Inventor: SHIMADA TAKASHI
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 1997-03-19
Abstract: A plurality of different voice patterns are stored on each person in correspondence with different identification codes. One of the identification codes is displayed on a screen by a computer, the inputted voice is collated with the voice corresponding to the selected identification code which is already stored, and identification made when they coincide. An electronic settlement system uses the system.
Patent GB-2312238-A (GB)
Title: Resilient clip with cushioned jaws
Inventor: DYMOTT DAVID MORETON PATRICK
IPC: F16B2/10
Filed: 1997-04-14
Abstract: A photographic film clip having gripping jaws 3,5 adapted to provide a soft gripping surface arranged to hold an article between the jaws of the clip without damage to the article. The clip has a metal body 1 with operating springs 2. The jaws are covered with a soft material 6 such as silicon rubber.
Patent GB-2323401-A (GB)
Title: Sign
Inventor: WALLWORK PETER
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: A temporary road sign (10) comprises a curved sign display body (11) which may have variable curvature, and a base (12) with a curved slot (14, Figure 5) for receiving the display body (11). The slot may be wider than the display body thickness and be continuous, discontinuous with bridge sections across it, or be formed by a series of projections defining retaining pinch points (15, 15A, Figure 5). The slot may also have a releasible detent mechanism to capture the sign body in position. The display body (11) may be fabricated from metal or plastic, and may have an integral thickening bead around its edges. The sign may further comprise a supplementary sign display body (16, Figure 3), and the base (12) may have extensions (20, Figure 5) projecting from its rear. The sign may be provided with a carrying handle (19, Figure 4) and may include an illuminating means.
Patent GB-2330684-A (GB)
Title: Production of nuclear fuel pellets
Inventor: PARKES PETER
IPC: G21C3/62
Filed: 1997-10-25
Abstract: A method of producing nuclear fuel pellets containing mixed metals comprises mixing urania powder with porous spheres containing mixed metals and obtainable by gel precipitation. The mixed metals may be in the form of oxides of uranium and plutonium or thorium.
Patent GB-2337526-A (GB)
Title: Easy rockeries
Inventor: SUTHERLAND BRENDA
IPC: B44C5/06
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: Hollow rockery stones, replicas of natural rocks, made of plastic or any suitable material which is weather proof and damp proof with draining holes in the base and open at the top. Placed where they are wanted with the top being open they can be filled with any suitable material topped with soil, compost or suitable material to grow rockery plants. One or two holes in the sides provide additional places for plants. Anyone not able to lift real rockery stones could easily use these to make a rockery or have them free standing. Edging a path or on a patio for example.
Patent GB-2325349-A (GB)
Title: Multi-band slot antenna
Inventor: VANNATTA LOUIS J
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: A multi-band slot antenna 310 includes a slot 320 which is formed in a conductive ground plane 336. The slot 320 is arranged to resonant at a first frequency. The slot 320 electromagnetically couples at a second frequency, different from the said first frequency, to a structure that is resonant at said second frequency. The structure may be a further slot 325 or a half or quarter wavelength conductor embedded in a layer of dielectric adjacent the slot 320. One or more of the said slots 320, 325 may be a half or quarter wavelength resonant arrangement and the conductor may be a micro-strip line. The multi-band slot antenna 310 may be driven by differential excitation via a positive node 370 and a negative node 375.
Patent GB-2335181-A (GB)
Title: Travelling jacking arrangement for offshore platform
Inventor: BENNETT PETER
IPC: E02B17/08
Filed: 1998-07-24
Abstract: A shallow water platform comprises a deck structure 10 and a plurality of support legs 11 where each support leg is provided with a directly engaging jacking device which is also engaged with the deck structure. Each jacking device comprises a through-passage for receiving the leg, a pair of actuator controlled clamps 12, 13 in the through-passage for engaging the leg and a drive means, e.g. a hydraulic piston 14, 15 for moving the clamps relative to one another along the leg. Preferably the legs are circular in cross-section and each clamp comprises a pair of opposed callipers (16, Figure 2) having concave inner surfaces which frictionally engage with the leg. Preferably the clamps are normally biased into engagement with the legs, e.g. by adjustable compression springs (18, Figure 2), and the actuator means, e.g. a hydraulic piston (19, 29 Figure 2), removes the bias when actuated. Preferably roller means, e.g. a pair of opposed spring biased rollers (25, Figure 2), are provided on each clamp to guide its displacement along the leg.
Patent GB-2332815-A (GB)
Title: Traffic route finder in communications network
Inventor: MANN JASON WARREN
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: A route finder means and method for finding routes to satisfy a plurality of connection requests in a communications network comprising a plurality of nodes connected by a plurality of links. A cost is assigned to each network link. Arrays of eight shortest paths of links between each pair of nodes in the network are created. Bit strings comprising for example a 3 bit binary number for each point-to-point connection request are generated. Each 3 bit number is an index to one element of the shortest path array for each connection request's source and destination nodes. The bit strings are assembled into population members which are manipulated by genetic algorithms. The fitness of the population members is evaluated by calculating the cost of traversing the routes represented by the bit strings. The route finder means and method has an ability to split traffic over multiple routes, and to handle different traffic types, eg different bit rate traffic types. The route finder means and method is generic to a plurality of different communications network types, and embodiments are disclosed where lightly utilised links/lower cost links are favoured over heavily utilised links/higher cost links.
Patent GB-2344769-A (GB)
Title: Walking trainer aid
Inventor: HART DAVID
IPC: A61H3/04
Filed: 1998-12-17
Abstract: A walking trainer aid has pelvic and limb braces, the or each lower limb brace having a hinge in the vicinity of the knee. The hinge is tensioned by means such as elasticated cord 36 which connects arms extending perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the limb, and urge the knee into a extended position so that the leg is straight. Due to the resilient nature of the tensioning means the leg is still able to flex when walking. Also provided on the walking aid is one or more stabilising means in the form of arms 44, 45 and 49 which contact the ground. These help to prevent the user falling over in the direction in which they extend. The whole device is adjustable to fit various users. For example, the distance between the hip hinge and the knee hinge may be adjusted by moving bar 13 in relation to plates 7 or 17 and clamping it in place. Similarly, the distance between the knee hinge and the ankle hinge, the height, number and length of the stabilising means, and the tension at the knee hinge may also be adjusted.
Patent GB-2336242-A (GB)
Title: Heterolithic voltage controlled oscillator
Inventor: BOLES TIMOTHY E
IPC: H01L21/764
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator comprising a varactor and a bipolar transistor which are fabricated in a monolithic structure to gather with passive circuit elements disposed on top of a dielectric material surrounding the mesas on which the varactor and bipolar transistor are built.
Patent GB-2348972-A (GB)
Title: Array controller for array of processing elements
Inventor: GREER TREY
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: An array controller for controlling operation of an array (10) of processing elements comprises means connected to receive instructions, and routing means operable to transfer received instructions to the array of processing elements in dependence upon the instruction concerned. The routing means may comprise an instruction sequencer and a data transfer controller. The sequencer may transfer microcode instructions to the array. The array may be a SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) array. The processing elements may be divided into processing blocks. Each element may comprise a set of registers.
Patent GB-2351758-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic safety mounting
Inventor: POOLE MALCOLM GEOFFREY
IPC: A47H1/10
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: A safety mounting 10 comprises a permanent magnet 20, which is retained by a housing 11,12 to provide a horizontal magnetised surface 21. An element of magnetically attractive material may be attached in use to the magnetised surface 21 for the suspension of an article, such as a curtain rail. The element is held to the safety mounting 10 by magnetic forces acting substantially vertically, which are surmountable by a predetermined downward force on the element.
Patent GB-2340595-A (GB)
Title: Composite heat exchanger
Inventor: PICHON THIERRY
IPC: F16S1/00
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: A piece made of composite material comprises a plate (10) and a plurality of stiffeners (12) integrally formed with the plate. A metal wall (14) is fixed to the edges of the stiffeners (12) and is provided with passages (16) for circulating a cooling fluid. The plate exposed to the heat flux radiates towards the metal wall through the gaps between the stiffeners, and it also performs the structural function. The metal plate, preferably of copper can be braised 22 or fastened (24, Fig 2) to the composite, preferably of carbon or silicon carbide. Preferably, the composite is made from a preform of Fiber Fabrics (Fig 3-5). The invention can be used with structures that are exposed to very high heat flux: the walls of jet combustion chambers, the walls of space plane vehicles, the walls of nuclear fusion reactors.
Patent GB-2355917-A (GB)
Title: Divided sauce-pan
Inventor: HINDLE HAROLD JOSEPH
IPC: A47J36/16
Filed: 1999-11-02
Abstract: A pan (1) for use in heating and subsequently separately dispensing two pourable foodstuffs (11,10) has two wells (6,7) separated by a divider (5). Each well has a flange (8,9) which protrudes over the top of the well so as to retain the contents of that well within the pan whilst the contents of the other well are poured out. The divider (5) and flanges (8,9) may be detached for cleaning or to enable the pot (1) to also be used without this apparatus.
Patent GB-2344219-A (GB)
Title: Mounting structure of a key pressing device
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TSUYOSHI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1999-11-19
Abstract: A key pressing device is formed of a generally L-shape elastic member 1 having an engagement claw 2 formed on a bottom wall portion, a hinge 4 formed on upstanding leg portions 3, and a key button (12, Fig. 2) formed on the hinged portion. A case 7 to which the key pressing device is mounted, includes an engagement portion 9 for receiving the engagement claw 2, mounting base portions 10, stoppers 11, and a hole 8 for receiving the key button (12). The engagement claw 2 of the key pressing device is brought into engagement in the engagement portion 9 on the case 7 while inserting the key button (12) into the hole 8.
Patent GB-2357310-A (GB)
Title: Gate including a pedestrian opening or stile
Inventor: JEFFERY ROBERT HENRY
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 1999-12-06
Abstract: A gate, intended to bar the passage of livestock and vehicles, allows the passage of human pedestrians through an opening or stile in the gate. A movable barring device for the opening or stile may be provided which prevents the passage of certain livestock or temporarily blocks the passage of humans.
Patent GB-2344912-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication terminal with character string editing using speech recognition
Inventor: USAMI SHINYA
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1999-12-15
Abstract: A mobile communication terminal apparatus includes a display section (12), a memory section (17) and a control section (14). The memory stores character strings for speech portions. The control section reads out the character strings for a first speech portion as character string candidates and controls the display section to display the character string candidates. Then, the control section selects one of the character string candidates in response to a selection instruction, and edits the character string corresponding to the selected character string candidate in response to an edit instruction.