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Patent GB-2296492-A (GB)
Title: Reactive membrane for filtration and purification of gases of impurities and method utilizing the same
Inventor: SHADMAN FARHANG F
IPC: B01J12/00
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: A reactive membrane for removing impurities, such as water, oxygen, organic compounds, and metallic compounds from a gas is provided. The reactive membrane includes a porous substrate and at least one carbon layer, which is modified to present active sites, deposited on the porous substrate. The active sites include metal species which are at least partially deoxygenated and are chemically bonded to the carbon layer. Methods of forming the reactive membrane, of activating and regenerating the active sites, and of removing impurities from a gas with the membrane are also provided.
Patent GB-2310360-A (GB)
Title: Heating vessel
Inventor: HADEN JOHN DENIS
IPC: H05B3/82
Filed: 1996-02-24
Abstract: A heating vessel such as a kettle comprises a body 10 and an electric heating element 15 supported by a bottom of the body. The bottom is provided by a bottom panel 13 of metal, ceramic or other heat resistant material and a body wall 12 of thermoplastics material moulded directly onto the peripheral margin 30 of the bottom panel so that said margin is at least partially embedded in said wall to effect a watertight seal between the wall and the bottom panel. The peripheral margin 30 is perforate to provide a multiplicity of apertures 31 which are occupied by said thermoplastics material of the wall 12. The heating element 15 may be located upon, within, or on the underside of the bottom panel 13.
Patent GB-2298523-A (GB)
Title: Integrated microwave circuit
Inventor: SISSON MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 1996-03-04
Abstract: All the microwave components involved in generating, transmitting and receiving millimetric microwave signals, including transmit/receive antennae, are integrated on a single soft substrate, the only off-substrate connections comprising DC power and relatively low-frequency control signal paths. Circuit components include a DC blocking capacitor of which one plate is a portion of a strip transmission line conductor (22), the other plate is the overlapping portion of an electrode (202) of a varactor diode PILL package (20), accommodated in a correspondingly-shaped aperture in the soft substrate (210), the dielectric comprising insulating tape (212). A prismatic ferrite circulator housed in a correspondingly-shaped aperture in the substrate may be employed.
Patent GB-2313959-A (GB)
Title: Shielding enclosure for a circuit board
Inventor: KENNY PAUL MARTIN
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: The invention relates to electronic circuit devices, and more particularly to the suppression of spurious unwanted emissions from electronic circuit components and discontinuities. The device comprises an electronic circuit board (2, Fig.4 not shown) having components and discontinuities capable of radiating unwanted emissions, the circuit having at least one connection means (8, Fig.4) extending from a surface or periphery of the board, the device also comprising an enclosure for the board, the enclosure having a first main portion (Fig.5 not shown) and a second frame portion (10), the board being mounted there between, the first and second portions being adapted to provide a chamber (11) about the upstanding connection means and having an aperture (16, Fig.5) sized and shaped to provide a close fit about a cable or the like to be connected to the connection means, whereby unwanted emissions are substantially prevented from leaving the enclosure via a region adjacent to the connection means. Applications include microwave circuitry.
Patent GB-2314236-A (GB)
Title: Method of Protecting a Site Against Radio Interference
Inventor: WHINNETT NICHOLAS
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 1996-06-14
Abstract: A wireless device (104) selectively operates near protected sites (110) including equipment at least intermittently using an operating frequency. The wireless device upon detecting a beacon signal from a beacon system (112) ascertains interference parameters. The interference parameters are used to control operation of the wireless device to prevent harmful interference with the equipment at the protected site. The operation is selectively altered depending upon the inference parameters ascertained. The wireless device can be intelligently controlled from a control system (105).
Patent GB-2302902-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant glazing assembly
Inventor: SWAN ALGERNON
IPC: E06B3/18
Filed: 1996-07-01
Abstract: A fire resistant glazing assembly has glass supported 4 in a glazing pocket 7 of a frame 5, 6. The edge of the glass in the glazing pocket is fitted with a metallic channel-shaped edge member 10, bonded to the glass by means of a high temperature thermally conductive refractory adhesive 11 and movably retained in the glazing pocket by a fire resistant glazing tape 12, for example of soft ceramic fibres. The edge member increases the conduction of heat into the edge of the glass and reduces the likelihood of thermal shock and also reduces the edge cover of the glass and therefore the field of thermal shock. A suspension system 14 is designed to accommodate limited relative movement of the glass and frame owing to the difference in thermal conductivities and to prevent the glass from leaving the glazing pocket as it sags in the plastic phase at high temperatures. The invention can be used in smoke containment systems.
Patent GB-2315794-A (GB)
Title: Traffic calming
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN DOUGLAS
IPC: E01F9/04
Filed: 1996-08-01
Abstract: The invention provides for the calming of traffic by providing a roadway with the optical illusion of an undulating surface, for example by providing rows 10, 11 of blocks in a wave pattern. This has a psychological effect on the majority of drivers, causing them to slow down. For the few who do not slow down, there is no possibility of vehicle damage of excessive noise, because the undulating surface is imagined, and not real. The surface may be provided using paint or a stick on surface layer. Alternating stripes may be of different colours.
Patent GB-2316976-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in clamps
Inventor: EDELSTEIN DAVID ANDREW
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1996-09-03
Abstract: A clamp for use in stage lighting and similar applications comprises a main body portion (1) which is provided with a pair of wheels (3) and an arm (11) mounted on the main body portion (1) provided with a pair of wheels (13). A locking handle (21) is pivotally mounted on the arm (11) and is arranged to move the arm between a closed position in which the wheels (3, 13) are engageable with a bar or rail (20) and an open position in which the wheels are clear of the bar or rail. A bolt or screw (14) is secured to the arm (11) and is adapted for attachment to the clamp of a lantern.
Patent GB-2305354-A (GB)
Title: Scoop device for clearing animal faeces
Inventor: BETTS VIRGINIA JOSEPHINE
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: A scoop mainly for clearing animal faeces is formed from a flat flexible sheet 1 by folding the side edges 2,3 over about respective crease lines 6,8 to join together (optionally via adhesive tab 4). Construction is such that once assembled from the sheet the scoop is initially flat, applying pressure to the side edges 6,8 causes the scoop to open into a tubular shape. One end of the sheet has a profile (optionally sinuate or S-shaped) which forms an entrance lip I, the other end has an integral part forming a closure A-F (optionally through folding and using adhesive) which may also be used as a handle. The profiled end may be attached via perforations (104) to a separable portion of sheet which can be used as a spatula (S).
Patent GB-2318108-A (GB)
Title: Removable return roller arrangement
Inventor: WOOLDRIDGE LAWSON CLARENCE
IPC: B65G39/12
Filed: 1996-10-11
Abstract: A return roller arrangement (1) comprising two rollers (2) supporting a conveyor belt. The rollers (2) are supported by parallel support brackets (4a, 4b) secured to a roller support frame (6). The support brackets (4b) are provided with slots (10) which receive the flats (12) of shaft extensions (8) provided on the end of the roller (2) towards the outside of the conveyor belt and the support brackets (4a) positioned at the centre of the conveyor belt are provided with holes to receive shaft extension (7) on the end of the return roller near the centre of the conveyor. A support bar (13) extends below and transversely of the return roller (2) and is secured at one end to the roller support frame (6) and is provided with a stay (14) at its free end to support the rollers (2) during removal and replacement. In use the shaft extensions (8) are lifted out of the slotted support bracket (4b), the return roller (2) is lowered onto support bar (13), shaft extension (7) is removed from support bracket (4a) and return roller (2) is slid over the support bar (13) to remove it from the return roller arrangement (1) by supporting its weight.
Patent GB-2324623-A (GB)
Title: Audio replay alarm clock
Inventor: ASHENDEN MATHEW
IPC: G04G13/02
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: An acoustic device incorporates a clock mechanism 22 and a control system and alarm timer designed to replay a message at a preset time. The device is cased in an airtight housing and a single button is used to control the message on cassette 34.
Patent GB-2325169-A (GB)
Title: Limited flight ball
Inventor: JONES MELVYN HARRY
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1997-05-13
Abstract: A ball which may be struck by a golf club comprises feathers or a shuttlecock type flight to limit the distance the ball travels. The balls of the invention can be hollow plastic, solid plastic, compressed cork, and hollow rubber. The balls can be used in combination with a target.
Patent GB-2311981-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for offshore production of liquified natural gas
Inventor: BREIVIK K RE
IPC: B63B22/02
Filed: 1995-12-08
Abstract: A method and a system for offshore production of liquefied natural gas, wherein natural gas is supplied from an underground source (3) to a field installation (2) for gas treatment. The gas is transferred in compressed form from the field installation (2) to an LNG tanker (15), the transfer taking place via a pipeline (14) surrounded by sea water, and the compressed gas being supplied to a conversion plant (32) which is provided on the LNG tanker (15) and is arranged to convert at least a part of the gas to liquefied form, and the liquified gas being transferred to storage tanks (23) on board the tanker (15). When the storage tanks on the LNG tanker are filled up, the pipeline (14) is disconnected from the LNG tanker and connected to another, similar tanker, the pipeline being permanently connected to a submerged buoy which is arranged for introduction and releasable securement in a submerged downwardly open receiving space in the tanker, and which is provided with a swivel unit for transfer of gas under a high pressure.
Patent GB-2323027-A (GB)
Title: Modular office furniture
Inventor: DE RU FRANS
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: A modular office furniture assembly (1) has a number of upright ground-engaging screens (2) interconnected to define a plurality of juxtaposed work stations (3). Each screen (2) comprises a rectangular framework (10) having a number of decorative cladding panels (11, 12, 13) hung on an exterior of the framework. The screens (2) are interconnected by connector brackets (20) having flanges (21) which engage with and are clamped to end walls of the screens. Complementary slots (23) are provided in the brackets and screens for reception of a flat, dumbbell shaped, locking key (28) which can be inserted through the slots and twisted to clamp the bracket to the screen.
Patent GB-2321119-A (GB)
Title: Memory having a redundancy scheme
Inventor: YOO JEU-HWAN
IPC: G11C29/00
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device is provided with a plurality of global blocks (500), each of which includes a plurality of unit matrixes having a normal block (507) and a redundancy block (506), a normal division word line driver (504), a redundancy division word line driver (505), a main decoder (502) and an auxiliary decoder (503). In the main decoder (502), an output signal is selectively activated according to a row address signal regardless of using a redundancy cell. Also, in the auxiliary decoder (503), when a corresponding global block (500) is selected according to the row address signal for selecting a global block in a normal operation mode, or a redundancy scheme of the corresponding block is used in the redundancy operation mode, an output signal is selectively activated according to the row address signal.
Patent GB-2329345-A (GB)
Title: Toy aeroplane
Inventor: PAPA RICHARD
IPC: A63H27/00
Filed: 1997-09-17
Abstract: The toy aeroplane comprises a fuselage 100, a wing 300, a tailplane 400 and a dorsal member 200. The dorsal member 200 provides a tail fin (203 Figure 8) and also has tabs (204,205) which lock the tailplane 400 to the fuselage 100 and also lock together the wing 300 and the tailplane 400. A length (B) of the wing 300 is greater than a first length (D) but less than a second length (E) of wing-receiving structures (104 Figure 1) of the fuselage 100 so that the wing may be assembled to the fuselage by rearward sliding followed by pressing down and forward sliding of the wing into the fusetage. The fuselage 100 is made up of a pair of side parts (101) having a longitudinally extending gap therebetween. The dorsal member 200 extends along this gap.
Patent GB-2316093-A (GB)
Title: Sintering joining method and sintered composite material using same
Inventor: TAKAYAMA TAKEMORI
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 1996-04-19
Abstract: A sintering joining method by which a high quality of joining can be obtained at low cost; and a sintered composite material in which the method is used. The sintered composite material is obtained by press fitting a cylindrical copper base material into a cylindrical iron base material, performing sintering at 600{C or higher to expand and join the copper base material to the iron base material under pressure, and then performing sintering at 850{C or higher to compact the copper base material so that the same is joined to the inside of the iron base material.
Patent GB-2332304-A (GB)
Title: Combined multi-beam and sector coverage antenna
Inventor: SMITH MARTIN STEVENS
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 1997-11-17
Abstract: A beam forming apparatus and method for forming a plurality of directional beams within a sector, as well as a full sector coverage beam is disclosed, wherein uplink reception diversity is maintained, through provision of a either a single facet antenna or a pair of single facet antennas. Two implementations are disclosed: a first implementation employs orthogonal polarization diversity from a single antenna facet, whereas a second implementation employs space diversity from a pair of spaced apart antenna facets. A first implementation employing polarization diversity comprises an antenna 700, 701, 702 having an array of dipole pairs, dipoles of each pair being positioned orthogonally from each other. The dipole pairs are driven on a downlink, to form a plurality of directional beams having first polarization, and a full sector coverage beam having second polarization. On an uplink, a first plurality of directional beams have first polarity and a second co-spatially overlapping set of directional beams have second polarity are formed. A first full sector coverage beam having first polarity spatially overlaps a second full sector beam having second polarity.
Patent GB-2321817-A (GB)
Title: A histogram equalization apparatus for contrast enhancement of moving image and method therefor
Inventor: PARK YUNG-JUN
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 1997-06-17
Abstract: A histogram equalization apparatus for contrast enhancement of a moving image includes a CDF calculator for counting the number of pixels having a gray level from the minimum to the maximum or less with respect to an input image in a frame unit to calculate a cumulative distribution function (CDF) value of each gray level, and a look-up table for updating histogram-equalized level corresponding to each gray level of the input moving image in a frame unit based on the CDF value of each gray level, and outputting a corresponding histogram- equalized level according to a level of the input moving image. Therefore, the histogram equalization apparatus can perform real-time histogram equalization on a moving image with a simple hardware, without using a frame memory, a probability density function (PDF) calculator and dividers for a cumulative density function (CDF) calculation.
Patent GB-2323093-A (GB)
Title: De-acidification of gases yielding acid gases in liquid form
Inventor: LEBAS ETIENNE
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: A gas stream containing methane and at least one acid gas, H 2 S or CO 2 , is treated with a solvent, preferably methanol, in a counter-current absorption column CA. The solvent is expanded V 1  and then separated SM, generating a gaseous phase rich in methane 14 and a solvent phase which is further expanded V 2  and heated E 1 . The expanded solvent, containing acid gas, is then regenerated in a distillation column CD, at a pressure above the bubble pressure of the acid gas or acid gas in liquid form. Solvent leaving the bottom 17 of the distillation column CD is recycled to the absorption column CA via exchangers E 1  and coolers RA. The acid gas fraction exiting from the head of the distillation column CD is cooled DR to produce acid gas in a liquid form DB, convenient for disposal, preferably by injection into subsoil.
Patent GB-2324187-A (GB)
Title: Card charging system
Inventor: STANFORD CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: A card charging system comprising a security and transaction module (TSM) connected between a card reader and a host machine to enable a purchase to be made in return for an amount debited from the card, and a clearing centre to which amounts debited are communicated by the TSM in conjunction with a code uniquely associating that particular TSM with a particular host machine, thereby to enable correct revenue apportionment.
Patent GB-2338572-A (GB)
Title: Millennium countdown clock
Inventor: THOMAS COLIN PETER
IPC: G04G11/00
Filed: 1998-06-17
Abstract: A radio time signal receiving clock has a processor for calculating the difference in time between the current time and some preselected future or past time (eg end/beginning of the millennium) and comprising a display for displaying this time difference or the current time.
Patent GB-2328857-A (GB)
Title: Footwear with a suction-release duct
Inventor: COGGER CLIFFORD FRANK
IPC: A43B7/08
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: An item of waterproof footwear (2, Fig. 1) comprises a duct 6 which enables a fluid, typically air, to flow beneath a foot portion of the footwear so as to release the suction formed when the footwear is raised from within a mass of viscous material, such as mud. Preferably, a lower end of the duct comprises a one-way valve 8 which is closed when the footwear enters the viscous material and is opened when the footwear is lifted therefrom. The one-way valve may be a flap valve. A method of providing an item of footwear with a suction-release duct is also described.
Patent GB-2341993-A (GB)
Title: A multi-mode receiver with double down conversion and channel selection filtering in the baseband
Inventor: TOLSON NIGEL J
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 1998-09-25
Abstract: A multi-mode receiver e.g. a radiotelephone operable with different types of multiple access networks such as TDMA, FDMA and W-CDMA. The receiver has a selectable first down-converter stage for each mode 3, 17 and a second (IF) down-converter stage 5, 6 which is common to all receiver modes. Channel selection is achieved by means of re-configurable filters 10, 11 at baseband frequency. A programmable bias is applied to the second mixer stage to provide for satisfactory operation in each mode. The re-configurable filters may be active filters.
Patent GB-2331270-A (GB)
Title: A tamper-evident form for securely carrying information includes a scrambling pattern
Inventor: VAN BOOM JOEL BRYAN
IPC: B42D25/30
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: The form includes a scrambling pattern 4A which underlies confidential laser printed information eg a PIN "ABCD", such that the printed information cannot be read. Separation of the printed information and the scrambling pattern, or other disabling of the scrambling pattern, is tamper-evident and renders the information readable. The information may be printed on a transparent or translucent lamina 6A which overlies the scrambling pattern 4A. The lamina includes die cuts 12A leaving frangible ties 9A so that the portion of the lamina with the confidential information printed thereon can be removed using tabs 8A. Alternatively the die cuts may be provided in the substrate rather than the lamina. The lamina (6B,Fig 6A) may be slit with a cross-hatch pattern to cause destruction of the lamina if a attempt is made to remove the printed toner using an adhesive strip.
Patent GB-987853-A (GB)
IPC: G03D7/00
Abstract: 987,853. Boiler for aqueous ammonia. OZALID CO. Ltd., and J. G. B. HALDEN. Sept. 28, 1961 [June 29, 1960], No. 22776/60. Heading B1B. [Also in Division G2] An ammonia vaporizing tube for use in developing diazotype photographic materials has a heater therein, and means within the tube for mixing the vapours generated prior to permitting their escape from the tube. In the form shown, aqueous ammonia solution is passed into the vaporizer tube 1 through inlet 15, the spent solution passing out again at the other end. Within the tube, it is vaporized by a heater 16. The outer wall of tube 1 is perforated as at 7, allowing the vapour to come into contact with the sensitive material as it is traversed over said perforated surface. Before the vapour can reach the perforated wall, it has to pass through a number of baffles 17, 18, 19, which divide the tube into compartments. The first baffle 17 has a central port 24 through which the vapour passes, the next baffle 18 having end ports 25, 26, and the next baffle 19 again a central port 27. Thus the ammonia vapour and water vapour are spread out and evenly mixed before finally emerging through the perforations 7. Fig. 1 (not shown) is a simpler version with only one baffle having a central port, in which case the perforations 7 may be omitted in the vicinity of this port.
Patent GB-2346924-A (GB)
Title: Combination padlock with changeable code settings
Inventor: LIU TIEN-KAO
IPC: E05B37/06
Filed: 1999-02-18
Abstract: The combination padlock includes a shackle 3 which engages with the main body 2 of the lock. Combination wheels 5 are mounted on a stem 24. In the locked position the first end 232 of lever member 23 separates the pins 13 which are engaged with notches 311,324 of the shackle. The second end of the lever member 23 includes a positioning member 234 which engages with the stem 24, hence preventing any change of the combination. A protecting member 4 is mounted in a flange 121 within the lock case, and prevents the longer section of the shackle 31 from engaging with the stem 24; this prevents the combination being changed inadvertantly. When all the combination wheels are in the correct setting for release of the lock the spaced tongues 233, at the second end of lever member 23 are all engaged with flat portions (62, Fig 1) of the retaining sleeves 6: this disengages the first end 232 of the lever from the pins 13, which move away from the notches 311,32, hence releasing the shackle. The positioning member 234 moves to allow the combination to be changed, by inserting an elongated member (not shown) into the lock case 1 to engage with the stem 24 which supports the combination wheels.