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Patent GB-2313957-A (GB)
Title: Antenna assembly
Inventor: ISHIZUKA HIRONOBU
IPC: H01Q13/02
Filed: 1997-06-04
Abstract: An antenna assembly comprises: a plate 60, a reflector 50, a radiation transmission element 40 and a transceiver 30. The reflector 50 and the radiation transmission element 40 are both detachably fixed to one surface of the plate 60 and the transceiver 30 is detachably fixed to the other surface of the plate 60. The fixing arrangements for the radiation transmission element 40 and the transceiver 30 provide an interconnection there between. The radiation transmission element 40 and transceiver 30 may comprise corresponding projecting and recessed surface portions which engage via a hole 62 formed in the plate 60 when they are fixed to the plate 60. The plate 60 may be part of the antenna support structure including a rotatable support member 20. The radiation transmission element 40 may be detachably secured to the plate 60 through a hole 51 formed in the centre of the reflector 50. The assembly allows the transceiver to be removed and replaced without influencing the direction of the antenna.
Patent GB-2315070-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizer mixtures for organic materials
Inventor: ZINGG JUERG
IPC: C08K5/15
Filed: 1997-07-01
Abstract: Organic materials which possess outstanding stability to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation comprise as stabilizers at least one compound of the benzofuran-2-one type and at least one compound of the sterically hindered amine type. An organic phosphite or phosphonite may also be included in the stabilizer mixture. The organic material may be a polymer e.g. a polyolefin, for instance phenol-free polyolefin fibre.
Patent GB-2328747-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection
Inventor: DAILY WILLIAM DEAN
IPC: G01M3/40
Filed: 1997-08-23
Abstract: Methods of detecting and locating leaks in geomembrane liners used in the construction of landfills, surface impoundments and the like in which an array of electrodes 16 are arranged at fixed points inside or outside the liner 12 and a current is passed between a pair of electrodes 18,19, one of which is inside and the other of which is outside the liner. Potential differences are then measured between various combinations of the array electrodes, leakage of liquid through the liner leading to a potential distribution which can be measured at the array electrodes in order to locate the leak. A method of electrical resistivity tomography is also described using a array of electrodes placed in the ground around the periphery of the liner. A map of the electrical resistivity distribution underneath the liner is built up using these electrodes and compared with modified resistivity profiles resulting from a fluid leak.
Patent GB-2330691-A (GB)
Title: Forming capacitors, e.g. for DRAMs
Inventor: YEW TRI-RUNG
IPC: H01L27/108
Filed: 1997-10-27
Abstract: A high capacitance charge storage capacitor for a DRAM has a lower electrode in contact with one source/drain region 22 of a transfer FET. The lower capacitor electrode includes a first layer of polysilicon 36 deposited over part of the transfer FET and in contact with the source/drain region of the transfer FET. An oxide layer (38) is deposited over the first polysilicon layer and then a sparse layer of hemispherical grained polysilicon 40 is deposited on the surface of the oxide layer. The sparse layer of hemispherical grained polysilicon has grains on the order of approximately 100 nanometers across that are separated on the average by approximately 100 nanometers. The layer of oxide (38) is etched using the sparse grains of hemispherical grained polysilicon as a mask, with the etch process stopping on the surface of the first layer of polysilicon 36. A second layer of polysilicon 44 is deposited over the remaining grains of hemispherical grained polysilicon and over the column-shaped portions of the oxide layer 42 left by the etching stop. A capacitor dielectric 46 is formed over the second layer of polysilicon and then an upper capacitor electrode 50 is provided.
Patent GB-2319435-A (GB)
Title: Automatic message accounting
Inventor: RAINEY GORDON
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: A method for improved automatic message accounting in telephony systems and the like, wherein actual call routing set-up is stored at the time of a call being answered by a called subscriber station 21; and the data conveying the actual call routing set-up is packaged in a data field of a message for up-stream transmission through the actual call routes.
Patent GB-2317381-A (GB)
Title: Cushioning conversion machine with single feed/cut motor
Inventor: RATZEL RICHARD O
IPC: B31D5/00
Filed: 1996-06-06
Abstract: A pair of clutches selectively transmit power to a coining mechanism and to a cut-off mechanism in a paper converting machine. As sheet-like material is advanced through the machine, it is formed into a three-dimensional strip of padding by a forming mechanism (14). Next the strip is coined or otherwise secured to keep its three-dimensional shape by a coining mechanism. Thereafter the strip is cut into sections of the desired length by a cut-off mechanism (46). Advantageously, both the coining mechanism and the cut-off mechanism are powered by a single motor (40) and are selectively connected to the motor by a pair of clutches. The clutches may be wrap spring clutches, and the clutch controlling power to the cut-off mechanism may be a single revolution clutch.
Patent GB-2320101-A (GB)
Title: A portrait photographic device and a control method therefor
Inventor: KIM HONG-JU
IPC: G03B19/02
Filed: 1997-12-04
Abstract: A portrait photographic device and a control method thereof which a user can take the photograph of a portrait having harmony between an object and a landscape by changing a photographic screen range according to a size and a number of objects to be photographed when performing a portrait photograph. The portrait photographic device, comprises a photographic selection block (30) for selecting a photographic operation; a mode selection block (S2) for selecting a portrait photographic mode; a distance measuring block (10) for measuring a distance from the object; a micro-controller (30) for calculating a size of the object according to a signal outputted from the distance measuring block (10) in response to the operation of the photographic selection block (30) when the portrait photographic mode is selected, setting a photographic screen range according to the calculated size of the object, and controlling the photographic operation according to the set photographic screen range; and a photographic block (60) for performing the portrait photograph according to the photographic screen range set by the micro-controller (30).
Patent GB-2333933-A (GB)
Title: Method of retrieving information from an lc resonance tag
Inventor: SHIMAMURA CHIKARA
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: To discriminate counterfeit articles by incorporating invisible ID information recording means in the true articles. An LC resonance tag 1 is buried in the articles 21 and 22 at the time when they are being produced in compliance with the contraction of a license. Upon bringing transmission and reception antenna units 15, 16 of a reflected wave analyzer 11 close to the articles, the resonance frequencies of the LC resonance tags 1 are specified, and voice messages such as brand, name of article, explanation of article, etc. are produced from a speaker of the reflected wave analyzer 11 based on the display data related to the resonance frequencies, verifying that the articles are true ones.
Patent GB-2321950-A (GB)
Title: Sub-calibre projectile
Inventor: FELDMANN FRITZ K
IPC: F42B14/06
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: A sub-calibre projectile has a projectile core (1) of tungsten and a plastic projectile tip (2) and is surrounded by a feed hood (3) with internal preset rupturing points (7) and which is connected by an interlock (9) with a propulsion base (5) of light metal. The hood has a guide band (4) to generate spin on passage through a barrel and a groove (8) for connection to a propellant charge casing (15). A separate elastic sealing disc (11) is provided underneath the propulsion base (5) to ensure a reliable sealing effect during the passage of the projectile through the barrel. A rear zone of the feed hood (3) is plastically deformable under the effect of heat to form, in conjunction with peripheral grooves (9) of the propulsion base (5), and after the cooling process, a firm non-deformable connection, secured against rotation. A metal band (14) provided on the outside of the feed hood provides a reliable means for detection of projectiles.
Patent GB-2334647-A (GB)
Title: Voice response applications
Inventor: MARTIN DAVID G
IPC: H04M3/24
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: An interactive voice response application on a computer telephony system includes a method of playing voice prompts from a mixed set of pre-recorded voice prompts and voice prompts synthesised from a text-to-speech process. The method comprises: reserving memory for a synthesised prompt and a pre-recorded prompt associated with a particular prompt identifier; on a play prompt request selecting the pre-recorded prompt if available and outputting through a voice output; otherwise selecting the synthesised prompt and playing the selected voice prompt through the voice output. If neither pre-recorded or synthesised data are available then text associated with the voce prompt is output through a text-to-speech output.
Patent GB-2327188-A (GB)
Title: Moveable bulkhead for water tank/swimming pool
Inventor: HOWORTH DAVID
IPC: E04H4/14
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A swimming pool bulkhead 10 comprises an end panel 12, first side panels 14, second side panels 16, base panels (not shown), connecting panels 18 and strengthening panels 20. The bulkhead 10 further comprises upper walkway panels 22 and a handrail 24 which extends upwardly from the walkway panels 22. A grab rail 26 is secured to the side panels 14 and 16 for use by people in the pool. Projecting ribs 28 of the connecting panels 18 are received in corresponding grooves 30 of the panels 14 and 16. The locations of the grooves 30 are chosen to give a closely abutting engagement of the side panels 14 and 16 when receiving projecting ribs of the connecting panel 18. The bulkhead may also be a movable bulkhead 50, which extends across the width of the pool and is movable along the length of the pool to sub-divide it into two shorter pools. The bulkhead may be moved up and down by means of air bags 52.
Patent GB-2344429-A (GB)
Title: Electrical device and connector
Inventor: KERAI KANJI
IPC: H04M1/72409
Filed: 1998-12-01
Abstract: An electronic device comprising a processor 4 and a connector 2 for connecting an external device to the electronic device. The connector has a plurality of electrical contacts 23-27 at least one of which 23 is connected to the processor 4. The processor 4 is arranged to monitor the status of a first electrical contact 23 and to determine the type of external device connected to the connector 2 in dependence on the status of the first electrical contact 23.
Patent GB-2333761-A (GB)
Title: Extended vertical reach lift arm assembly
Inventor: LEYDA KIRT A
IPC: E02F3/28
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: An extended vertical reach lift arm assembly for a work machine (10, Figure 1) comprises a work arm 20, coupled at one end to the work machine at a frame pin bore 400 and at a second end to a work implement at a implement pin bore 408, a tilt lever (266, Figure 14) coupled to the lift arm at a linkage bore (330, Figure 14), a tilt cylinder (270, Figure 14) coupled to the tilt lever and to the lift arm, and a lift cylinder (250, Figure 14) coupled to the lift arm at a lift cylinder bore 402, where the frame pin bore 400 and the cylinder pin bore 402 define a first line 404 and the frame pin bore 400 and the implement pin bore 408 define a second line 416, and the first line lies below the second line and encloses an angle 418 greater than three degrees, and preferably eight to ten degrees, with the second line. Preferably a plane 420 through the cylinder pin bore 402 at right angles to the first line dissects the arm into a frame side and a implement side, with part of the implement side lying on the first line before curving upwards. This results in an arcuate upwardly curving arm which will have a higher vertical reach (Figure 16) at the extension of the lift cylinder than a conventional linear profile arm having the same length (Figure 17). A work machine (Figure 1) having such an arm assembly is also described.
Patent GB-2333407-A (GB)
Title: Motor drive system and power window system
Inventor: SEKINE TAKESHI
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: To provide a highly dependable motor drive system which is capable of driving the motor with certainty to open a window or sun roof even in a submersion accident and preventing the overcurrent flowing to the motor on the occasion of switching the direction of rotation. It is so arranged that, of the relay(2, Fig 9) and relay (3) for rotating the motor (1) in the normal and reverse directions in response to operation of associated switches 4, 21, the relay (2) is selectively actuated and the other relay (3) is disenergized. As the associated switch 4, 21 is operated, the energization of the coil 3a of the relay (3) is maintained for a while by the function of a bypass circuit 30 so that the actuation of the other relay (3) is stopped only after actuation of the relay (2) with a transient motor stand-still time therebetween. Further embodiments are described (Figs 2 and 3).
Patent GB-2335328-A (GB)
Title: Permanent virtual circuit communication system
Inventor: TERASAKI HIROSHI
IPC: H04L12/44
Filed: 1999-03-08
Abstract: A PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit) communication system includes a parent station ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) unit (1), first to n-th (where n is an integer equal to or more than 2) child station ATM units (2), and first to n-th transmission paths for connecting the parent station ATM unit and the first to the n-th child station ATM units (2), respectively. The parent station ATM unit (1) includes a single PVC and communicates with the first to the n-th child station ATM units (2) through the first to the n-th transmission paths using the PVC. Also disclosed is a method of communicating between a parent station ATM unit and child station ATM units which are respectively allocated with identifiers different from each other through transmission paths in a PVC communication system, including the steps of transmitting a transmission permission ATM message, including the identifier allocated to one of the child station ATM units and communication permission data in an ATM header section, from the parent station ATM unit to the child station ATM units through the transmission paths, and setting only the one child station ATM unit to a communication permission mode in which the one child station ATM unit is permitted to communicate with the parent station ATM unit, the child station ATM units, other than the one child station ATM unit which is permitted to communicate, being in a communication inhibition mode.
Patent GB-2337430-A (GB)
Title: Determining propagation delays and clock drift in a communication system
Inventor: LIAN BING-ZHONG
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: A method of determining propagation delays in send and receive paths between two communication units employs a multi-stage process in which, in a first stage, an approximation of the propagation delay in both directions is derived based on the assumption that the propagation delays are equal. The clock phase difference between the two units is derived and initial values of the propagation delays are calculated using the approximations and the derived clock phase difference. In one or more subsequent stages, further approximations of the propagation delays are used to calculate further values of the propagation delays and changes in propagation delay are detected by comparing successive values. Also disclosed is a method of detecting clock drift between the two units in which successive approximations of the propagation delays are compared. Clock drift is deemed to have occurred when opposite changes below a predetermined rate are detected for the two directions.
Patent GB-2337825-A (GB)
Title: Method of photographic processing using spray wash after bleaching
Inventor: FEENEY JOSEPH DUNSTAN
IPC: G03D5/04
Filed: 1999-05-24
Abstract: A color photographic silver halide material is processed effectively without formation of rust after the bleaching step. Bleaching is accomplished using an iron chelate of a biodegradable aminopolycarboxylic acid chelating ligand that has a tendency to form "rust" or ferrous hydroxide in processing baths conventionally used after bleaching, such as washing solution. This tendency to form rust is overcome by spraying the bleached film with a washing solution before fixing, and without immersion of the film in that washing solution. The bleaching agent can be an iron chelate or iminodiacetic acid or methyliminodiacetic acid or an iron chelate or a polyaminodisuccinic or polyaminomonosuccinic acid.
Patent GB-2351041-A (GB)
Title: Suspension file with single common suspension bar between pockets or pouches
Inventor: DONNE DELPHINE
IPC: B42F15/00
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: The suspension file consists of pouches 2,3 formed from a sheet folded to define two panels, wherein the panels 9,17 of adjacent pouches are supported by a single common metal suspension bar 16. The suspension bar is crimped around either the free edges of the panels (Fig 3) or the fold 29 (Fig 4) between the panels when the panels are formed from a single sheet folded in concertina-like manner.
Patent GB-2353347-A (GB)
Title: Cold cabinets
Inventor: QUARTERMAN IAN
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: A method of establishing and maintaining a more homogenous temperature gradient in front of a cold cabinet (1-3) comprising the steps of drawing cooler air at floor level under the cabinet, channeling the air behind the cabinet and subsequently directing the air upwards (12) where it mixes with warmer air at ceiling level (9). Air is circulated by tangential fans (10) mounted flush with the top surfaces of the cabinets (1-3). Each fan is supported on a blanking plate carrying a safety mesh.
Patent GB-2344591-A (GB)
Title: A chimaeric DNA polymerase
Inventor: KRAMAROV VLADIMIR MATVEEVICH
IPC: C12N15/54
Filed: 1999-08-24
Abstract: A chimaeric DNA polymerase is described which possesses thermostable and proof-reading (exonuclease) properties wherein each property is derived from two different sources (species). Preferred chimaeric polymerase genes include a proof-reading domain from Pyrococcus furiosus (Pfu) with thermoresistant activity from either Thermus thermophilus (T.th) or Thermus aquaticus (Taq). The expression of these genes in E. Coli and the purification of the resulting protein is described.
Patent GB-2344955-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting illumination of original by varying scale of projection of light spot
Inventor: HEUER AXEL
IPC: H04N1/06
Filed: 1999-09-30
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for point and line scanning of an original (5) mounted on a scanning drum (1, 1'). For picture element illumination of the original (5), in a fibre optic light guide (7) a light spot (8') is produced and is projected as a lighting spot (12) onto the original (5). The fibre optic light guide (7) is arranged so as to be displaceable by means of an actuating drive (23a) for the purpose of varying the scale of projection of the lighting spot (12). To adjust the illumination, the luminance (B) of the lighting spot (12) is measured with the optoelectronic scanning member (15). In a computer (23b), control signals are generated for the actuating drive (23a) as a function of the measured luminance (B). To adjust the optimum illumination of the original (5), the scale of projection of the lighting spot (12) is varied by displacing the fibre optic light guide (7) in such a way that the measured luminance (B) of the lighting spot (12) is maximal.
Patent GB-2346671-A (GB)
Title: Constant velocity joint
Inventor: JACOB WERNER
IPC: F16D3/224
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: A constant velocity joint has: plate metal open ring or segmented outer part 13 formed by punching, stamping, bending and drawing, which comprises first 15 and second 17 outer oppositely extending grooves; deep drawn receiving part 19, having a cylindrical bore interrupted by grooves 22 receiving the outer part outer face formed by the grooves 15,17; balls 28; cage 11 and; grooved inner part 3. Centring faces (37 Fig. 5) near outer part ends engage the receiving part bore and stops 20, 21 retain the outer part. The cage is guided in the outer part by part spherical surfaces 34,35 and itself comprises part spherical outer surface 29 and part spherical inner surface (31 Fig. 6) about centre 33, flaked axially by cylindrical surfaces (32). Inner part 3 outer face comprises central cylindrical portion 10a flanked axially by part spherical surfaces 10b about centre 33.
Patent GB-2365545-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system with master and slave processors
Inventor: FUENTE CARLOS FRANCISCO
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A data processing system comprises a master processor 10, a slave processor 30, a memory 50, and a bus subsystem 20 interconnecting the master processor 10, the slave processor 30, and the memory 50. The master processor 10 is configured to generate, in response to a memory access instruction, a read request comprising a read command for execution by the slave processor 30 to read data stored in a location in the memory 50 specified by the memory access instruction, and to write the read request to the slave processor 30 via the bus subsystem 20. The slave processor 30 is configured to execute the read command received in the read request from the master processor 10 to obtain the data stored at the specified location in the memory 50 and to write the data thus obtained to the master processor 10 via the bus subsystem 20.
Patent IL-70905-A (IL)
Title: (5e)-13,14,18,18,19,19-hexadehydro-3-oxa-6a-carbaprostaglandin i2 derivatives,processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same
IPC: C07D309/12
Filed: 1984-02-09
Abstract: 1. (5E)-13,14,18,18,19,19-hexadehydro-3-oxa-6a-carba- prostaglandin-I2 derivatives of the general formula I   see diagramm : EP0119949,P12,F2   in which R1 , R2 , R3 and R4 represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and R5 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and salts thereof with physiologically acceptable bases.
Patent IL-71233-A (IL)
Title: Auxiliary drive for pedal-driven road vehicles
IPC: B62M23/02
Filed: 1984-03-14
Abstract: An electric auxiliary drive for a pedal-driven road vehicle is provided. The drive comprises an electric motor, a rechargeable multicell battery to power the motor and switch means to control the motor. The motor is adapted to operate in a first mode in which it functions as a mover, drawing energy from the battery and imparting it to the vehicle, and in a second mode in which it functions as a generator, drawing energy from the vehicle and imparting it to said battery. There is further provided a first transmission means to provide a permanent kinematic connection between the motor and the pedal axle of the vehicle for the moving thereoft when operating in the first mode and a second transmission means to selectively provide a kinematic connection between one wheel of the vehicle and the motor, to enable the motor to operate in the second mode.