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Patent GB-2240412-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor memory device for detecting defective memory cells
Inventor: TANAKA SHINJI
IPC: G11C29/34
Filed: 1990-10-26
Abstract: A DRAM with a circuit for shifting test data from cell to cell via the bit lines is disclosed. In an externally specified test mode, a word line shifting circuit 6 sequentially selects two word lines WL1, WLi+1 within one memory cycle. Test data stored in a memory cell 101 is shifted through bit lines BL, BL to an adjacent memory cell 102. This shifting operation is repeated for other adjacent memory cells. By comparing the repetitively shifted test data with the original test data, the detection of whether or not a defective memory cell exists in the memory cell connected to the bit lines is accomplished in a short time. The word line shifting circuit 6 may be replaced by a switched row addressing arrangement (53, 81, 82, Fig 5) allowing shifting of data between arbitrary cells rather than just adjacent cells. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253071-A (GB)
Title: Fibre star amplifier coupler
Inventor: SHANG HEN TAI
IPC: H04B10/272
Filed: 1991-02-19
Abstract: An optical fibre star amplifier coupler has at least two signal fibres (1, 1', ... 1< eta >) and at least one pump fibre (2, 2' .... 2< eta >) which are twisted together at 12. By means of a flame fusion method, the twisted portions (4) are fused to form a biconical tapered portion which is then split (41, 42) at the midpoint thereof. A section of Er-doped amplifier fibre (5) is then spliced between the two fused tapered ends. The pump fibres (2, 2' .... 2< eta >) are grouped together and connected into an N x M array connector (6) to mate with a pump light source (7). The signal fibres (1, 1', ... 1< eta >) are respectively connected to input ports and output ports. The pump light source (7) emits pump light worth a specific wavelength and couples the pump light into the amplifier fibre (5) through the pump fibre. The amplifier fibre (5) then converts the pump light into a radiation with the same wavelength and phase as the signal light which is guided in through the signal fibres (1, 1', ... 1< eta >) so as to amplify the signal light. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242374-A (GB)
Title: Rotary screening device
Inventor: BYERS EDWARD VICTOR
IPC: B01D33/46
Filed: 1991-04-25
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB89/01272 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 21, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 21, 1991 PCT Filed Oct. 25, 1989 PCT Pub. No. WO90/04446 PCT Pub. Date May 3, 1990.A rotary screening device for separating unwanted solid matter such as sewage, weeds, tar globules and fish from water which is to be used for special purposes such as water cooling or other plant processes. The device comprises a rotating hollow stack of closely spaced coaxially mounted annular discs, each of which is provided with peripheral teeth upon which unwanted solid matter may be caught and carried away to a collection zone and by scraper elements engaging annular tracking surfaces between the teeth on adjacent discs. The tracking surfaces have apertures or slits to permit passage of cleaned water to the interior of the hollow stack to which may be connected stationary ducting means for conveying the cleaned water therefrom.
Patent GB-2245769-A (GB)
Title: Drop cable
Inventor: WETTENGEL PAUL FREDERICK
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1991-05-23
Abstract: A drop cable arrangement in which a carried line (9) is supported by a strength member (3), the carried line being attached to the strength member via a tubular member (7) that is a sufficiently loose fit around the strength member to permit relative longitudinal movement therebetween. In the event of additional loading on the drop cable the strength member extends due to the increased tension, but this tension is not transferred to the carried line due to the permitted relative movement of the tubular member and strength member.
Patent GB-2248729-A (GB)
Title: Flexible reinforced tubes for cable bend strain relief
Inventor: BRYANT MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B29C70/02
Filed: 1991-08-14
Abstract: A bend strain reliever or tube comprises a flexible matrix material (7) in which are embedded a plurality of reinforcing fibres (6) which extend in at least two directions. As embodied, a bend limiter is progressively more flexible away from a rigid end piece (2) and the reinforcement is a helically-wound fabric tape. The rigid end piece (2) may have added reinforcement in the form of steel wires (16) attached thereto. The wires may be replaced by a slit tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260070-A (GB)
Title: Immersion element hot return mechanically mounted on head plate
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: F24H9/18
Filed: 1991-09-30
Abstract: A heating element 2, for use with e.g. jugs, pots, pans, kettles etc, is formed of stainless steel and, to avoid difficulties associated with the brazing of stainless steel, has a hot return portion 5 of the element proper secured to an element head portion 1 by virtue of the head portion being formed with two spaced-apart deep drawn pockets 3 and 4 defining therebetween a recess into which the hot return portion of the element proper is fitted in mechanical and close thermally coupled engagement with the element head portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252888-A (GB)
Title: Testing transmission paths using pseudo-random test patterns
Inventor: GAUTHIER JOHN ALBERT
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 1992-01-27
Abstract: A circuit for testing the integrity of transmission paths (20, Fig. 1) includes a first linear feedback shift register (LFSR) (5) adapted to generate a periodic sequence of pseudo random test data for transmission on the transmission paths. A second LFSR (50) synchronizes to the transmitted test data using a seed value corresponding to a transmitted data word obtained by shifting the least significant bit (24) of the first n transmitted data words through the second register, where n represents the length of the register, such that both registers contain the same pattern after n data words have been produced by the first LFSR. After synchronization, the second LFSR is set to a free running mode and independently generates a pseudo random sequence of patterns corresponding to the sequence generated by the first LFSR. A comparator (60) compares the pseudo random data generated by the second LFSR with the pseudo random data received from the transmission paths. If a mismatch occurs a signal indicating an error condition is asserted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261391-A (GB)
Title: Dipping apparatus
Inventor: NAKAGAWA TADAHIRO
IPC: H01G13/00
Filed: 1992-03-11
Abstract: A dipping apparatus which can automatically dip miniature components, such as chip type electronic components, for forming electrodes thereon and which incorporates a supplying/discharging mechanism, take-in and take-out conveyors (5, 6) are provided on horizontal sides of a chucking mechanism (10), which is adapted to chuck a workpiece and vertically move the same, to be flush with each other for supplying and discharging the workpiece to and from a position of the chucking mechanism. A dipping vessel (7) is provided immediately under the chucking mechanism in a position lower than the level for carrying the workpiece by the take-in and take-out conveyors. The take-in and take-out conveyors, which are adapted to carry the workpiece in the same direction and at the same speed, are slid/driven in approaching and separating directions between standby positions which are opposite to each other through a vertical space of the chucking mechanism working positions which are located immediately under the chucking mechanism to be approximate to each other. Thus, it is possible to perform dipping in high accuracy without sliding the chucking portion while protecting the workpiece against vibration and deviation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2259505-A (GB)
Title: Hopper discharge valve
Inventor: MCQUAIL JOHN
IPC: B65D90/58
Filed: 1992-07-28
Abstract: A valving arrangement for closing the discharge outlet (3) of a hopper (2) of a granular material dispenser which delivers material to a weigher (4) comprises a rotary valve (10) mounted on a chute (15). The arrangement is provided with wheels which engage along tracks (26) for movement of the valving arrangement from a position closing the outlet (3) to a cleaning position for access to the rotary valve (10) and, optionally, the hopper (2). An additional shut-off valve closes the outlet (3) during cleaning of the rotary valve (10). The additional valve being a slide valve operated by ram (35). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261171-A (GB)
Title: Urinary collector for women
Inventor: KUBO YOSHINORI
IPC: A61F5/455
Filed: 1992-10-22
Abstract: The urinary collector is made of water-proof, soft material and is formed in a bag shape and comprises: a water permeable skin contacting face 2 capable of covering a region from almost the mons pubis to the perineum of a user, in a part of which face there is provided an opening 3; a urinary flow chamber 12 which is located inside the collector body 1 and is provided with a urinary discharge outlet 15 and is partitioned by a water permeable membrane 5 from the opening 3 in the skin contacting face 2 and by a water-proof membrane 11 from said face; hydrophobic beads 13 packed in the urinary flow chamber 12; and water absorbent material 10 packed in the space between the skin contacting face 2 and the water-proof membrane 11 partitioning the urinary flow chamber 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265804-A (GB)
Title: Scan converting rectilinear edged objects
Inventor: WOOD KARL JOSEPH
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1993-06-04
Abstract: An apparatus for scan converting data describing a plurality of features to enable the display of an image of a world space model defined by those features, each feature 46 having a boundary defined by a plurality of straight edges, and each edge being defined by a line equation in screen space coordinates, the apparatus comprising means for dividing the screen into a plurality of sub-areas 45, and moans for analyzing the coverage of any one sub-area by any one feature, wherein the coverage analyzing means comprises:   a. means for calculating the perpendicular distance d from a reference point within the said one sub-area to each edge of the said one feature, b. means for calculating a limiting distance dcrit from the reference point, the limiting distance being such that if a feature edge is at a perpendicular distance from the reference point which is greater than the limiting distance that edge cannot cross the sub-area, c. means for comparing the calculated perpendicular distances with the limiting distance, and d. means for assessing coverage of the sub-area by a feature on the basis of a logical combination of the results of the comparisons between the calculated distances and the limiting distance.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282135-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: RYDER MARTYN
IPC: B65G69/18
Filed: 1993-09-22
Abstract: The container (10) comprises an openable end (11) and an opposite end (12) and is divided into a first chamber (13) and a second chamber (14) by apertured divider (15). The container further comprises connection means (18) for connecting the chamber (13) to a vacuum source. The vacuum holds a liner, Figs. 2 and 3, with a neck extendable out of opening (11) in position. The liner is filled with powder e.g. from a hopper, transported then inverted to unload into e.g. an isolation chamber. Preferably the container (10) is an IBC. Preferably an adjustably positioned retainer (20) supports the liner. Unloading can be assisted by a vibrator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-934607-A (GB)
IPC: D01H5/26
Filed: 1959-12-04
Abstract: 934,607. Drafting arrangements. JOH. JACOBS RIETER & CIE. A.G. Dec. 4, 1959 [Dec. 5, 1958], No. 41314/59. Class 120 (2). The lower half of a variable length drafting mechanism comprises a front roller 1 mounted in a stationary frame 3, a rear roller 4 mounted in a block 6 longitudinally adjustable of the frame and an apron 9 passing about roller 4, an apron rail 8 removably mounted in a slot 7 in the frame 3 and a tensioning roller 11. A further apron rail 12, identical to rail 8 is mounted to further support the apron in slots 13 formed in tongues 20 protruding from the block 6, the slots 13 being identical in shape to slot 7. The first stage in shortening the drafting field comprises moving support 6 towards roller 1 until rail 12 abuts rail 8; for further shortening, rail 12 is removed so that support 6 may be moved to the position shown in broken lines; to obtain the shortest field; rail 8 is removed, slots 7 and 13 are brought into lateral alignment (the tongues 20 fitting into complementary recesses 17 in the frame 3) and rail 8 is placed in the aligned slots.
Patent GB-2281052-A (GB)
Title: Bullet resistant material
Inventor: MARSHALL PETER JOHN
IPC: B32B27/04
Filed: 1994-02-01
Abstract: A bullet resistant material is provided which includes at least one integral compressed core (1) formed of fibrous material bonded and compressed together with resin. At least one coating layer (2) is applied on at least one face of the core, the coating layer including resin and at least 50% (by volume) filler particles. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287407-A (GB)
Title: Electrically destroying medical implements
Inventor: LEFEFVRE CAMILLE
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 1994-03-07
Abstract: A device for electrically destroying a medical implement, comprises electrodes (12, 15) for passing a current through the implement so as to heat and destroy it. The current through the implement is controlled by first switching means (16). The first switching means (16) is controlled by timing means (20) which is triggered by momentary operation of second switching means (13). The device allows one-handed operation thus reducing the risk of needle-stick injuries.   In an embodiment, the destroying current is supplied by a lead acid battery (6). In order to avoid the battery (6) becoming excessively discharged, comparator (19) compares the battery voltage with a reference when the second switching means (13) is operated. Only if the battery voltage is above a threshold is the timing means (20) triggered. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287700-A (GB)
Title: Wrong fuel eliminators
Inventor: BOWLT GEORGE
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 1994-03-19
Abstract: A series of specifically shaped hollow pipe plugs and correspondingly shaped hollow sockets arrangements that only fit each other. The hollow plugs of a specific shape fit over the end of/or replace existing round fuel pump nozzles. The hollow sockets with corresponding shape fit inside the vehicle's fuel filler pipe aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276931-A (GB)
Title: Forged steel connecting rod
Inventor: WITTENSTEIN HORST
IPC: B23D31/00
Filed: 1994-03-22
Abstract: A forged steel connecting rod comprises a crank eye 2 having a large hole 3 and a narrow shaft 4 extending from this with a piston eye 5 at the other end of the shaft, wherein in at least one region of the crank eye, directed at right angles to the longitudinal extent of the shaft 4 and centrally with respect to the hole 3 in the crank eye, a predetermined breaking point is formed at which the crank eye 2 can be split into a connecting rod cap and a rod of the connecting rod. The splitting can be produced in a known manner and the rod can be manufactured economically with the elimination of additional operating steps. The predetermined breaking point is formed by a built in fracture split 6 which is formed at least on one side of the crank eye 2 in its breadth and extends radially to the large hole 3 in the crank eye 2. The breaking point may also take the form of V-shaped notches (Fig. 7, not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277033-A (GB)
Title: Surgical needle holder
Inventor: SMITH JAMES RICHARD
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 1994-03-23
Abstract: A safety surgical needle holder is disclosed comprising a pair of jaws 1 for holding a needle and retaining means 7 associated with the jaws for retaining the tip of the needle 4 in an inoperative position. The retaining means can comprise one or more holes, recesses, depressions, slots, grooves or apertures. After use, the needle is rotated in the jaws of the holder to position the tip of the needle within the retaining means so that the user's hand is protected from contact with the needle tip. The holder reduces the risk of needle-stick injuries and glove punctures in surgical operations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289944-A (GB)
Title: Gas sensing system
Inventor: MARSH ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: G01N33/02
Filed: 1994-06-01
Abstract: Gas sensing system (10) for measuring concentration of a gas emanating from a flowing medium e.g. in a pipe (14), comprises typically a gas permeable membrane (62) across a chamber (84) housing a gas sensor (50). The sensor has predetermined operating ranges and means e.g. a gas purge or temperature control means, to adjust the characteristics of the gas which permeates across the membrane such that these characteristics are compatible with the operating range of the sensor. Flowing medium may be jams, preserves, alcoholic beverages, pharmaceutical granules etc. SO2 in jams is particularly detected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291575-A (GB)
Title: Heating element for aircraft surface.
Inventor: MCCARTHY ROY FRED JOHN
IPC: B64D15/12
Filed: 1994-07-21
Abstract: An electrically powered heating element 1, 2 for a propeller blade 12 is made up of a mat of fibres having at least surfaces which are electrically conductive. The mat can have a perforated backing to which it is fixed by adhesive. The fibres may be of carbon and may be coated with metal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282393-A (GB)
Title: Producing spun-bonded webs
Inventor: BORNMANN UWE
IPC: D01G25/00
Filed: 1994-09-29
Abstract: A process for producing spunbonded webs comprises laying down at least some of the strands of drawn filaments coming from the take-off nozzles 2 at an angle. An apparatus for carrying out this process is also described in which guide tubes 3, through which the filaments are guided towards a belt 5, are disposed with an inclination wherein some of the guides are disposed at different angles. The webs are produced from thermoplastics polymers drawn from spinnerets 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298534-A (GB)
Title: Hazard warning systems for vehicles
Inventor: COPS GEOFFREY DAVID
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 1995-02-28
Abstract: A vehicle lighting system comprises one or more sensors 1, 1  A  for detecting wheel movement or movement of the vehicle relative to the road and means for maintaining the brake lights and/or front lights 4 illuminated when the brake pedal 3 is released whilst the vehicle is stationary. The lights may be made to flash when the vehicle is stationary and the hazard warning may remain until the vehicle speed reaches 15 m.p.h.
Patent GB-2287337-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control system
Inventor: DUCKWORTH PAUL C
IPC: B60R1/08
Filed: 1995-03-10
Abstract: A trainable transceiver provides all integrated trainable transmitter and control system receiver for a vehicle electrical system. The transceiver includes an input circuit and an output circuit coupled to a controller 16. The transceiver also includes an interface 24 connected between the controller and the vehicle's electrical system. The input circuit which receives RF signals includes all amplitude control 90 for adjusting the reception range of the transceiver. The transceiver also disconnects 70 the output circuit from the antenna 74 in a remote control training mode or a transmitter signal detection mode. The transceiver is manually controlled 46 to enter the remote control training mode and a transmission mode for controlling a remote device 14. The transceiver automatically enters the transmitter signal detection mode on a periodic basis. The transceiver is mounted in the vehicle which it can unlock in response to a hand-held transmitter 22, and it can learn e.g. a garage opening code from a transmitter 20, the code to be subsequently transmitted in response to manual actuation 46 of the transceiver. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288841-A (GB)
Title: Glass door
Inventor: RAGUET DAVID
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 1995-04-25
Abstract: A door of self-supporting structural glass has at least one leaf (1) comprising at least one self-supporting glass sheet and at least one lateral extension upright (4) of a material other than glass, this extension upright (4) being glued to the peripheral part of at least one face of the glass sheet. The glass door may be used with advantage for new constructions or renovation works. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291081-A (GB)
Title: Paling fence
Inventor: KING JUNIOR MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 1995-07-11
Abstract: A fencing system comprising a series of vertical pales 2 with apertures 12 which are threaded onto rails 4 supported by fixed vertical posts, and secured to the rails by concealed bolts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291708-A (GB)
Title: Process for screening a library of compounds released from a solid phase
Inventor: GARMAN ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 1995-07-19
Abstract: A method for screening a compound library provided on solid phase, which method comprises releasing a proportion of the library from the solid phase into distinct zones of an assay medium, performing a (proximity) screening assay with a biological of interest within the medium, identifying active zone(s) in the assay medium and determining the identity of active member(s) of the library by reference to the corresponding compound(s) still bound to the solid phase. The compounds may comprise biopolymers; for example, peptides; or diverse non-oligomeric compounds.
Patent GB-2303351-A (GB)
Title: Labels and manufacture thereof
Inventor: INSTANCE DAVID JOHN
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 1995-07-19
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/00345 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 29, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 29, 1998 PCT Filed Feb. 15, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/04433 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 6, 1997A self-adhesive label (26) carried on a backing of release material (20) comprising a multilaminar label portion (32), a tab portion (40) comprising a sheet which is spaced from the multilaminar label portion (32) and a self-adhesive laminar material (42) overlying and adhered by the self-adhesive surface thereof to the upper surface of the multilaminar label portion (32) and the tab portion (40), a region (48) of the laminar material (42) being disposed between the multilaminar label portion (32) and the tab portion (40) and adhered directly to the backing of release material (20). There is also disclosed a method of making a succession of such labels.
Patent GB-2304553-A (GB)
Title: Reservoir toothbrush
Inventor: BILSON VERNE
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 1995-09-06
Abstract: A reservoir toothbrush has a neck and a bristled head 1 that receive paste from duct 3. The handle 10 houses a release valve 5 that is a supply connection for a toothpaste container 6. The paste 11 is forced from within the container 6 by various devices including a manual plunger 7-9, or by the container being pressurised internally. The paste 11 may also be squeezed directly from a pliable handle 10, allowing a hollow paste filled handle to be provided. Brushes nay be refilled using replaceable containers 6 or wholly disposed of.
Patent GB-2291416-A (GB)
Title: Sulfer dioxide generation using granulated or emulsoid sulfer feedstock
Inventor: BATTLES RICHARD L
IPC: B01J19/26
Filed: 1994-03-04
Abstract: A system (300) and method for generating sulfur dioxide includes a source (302) of granulated sulfur or emulsoid sulfur. The granulated sulfur or emulsoid sulfur is transported to a sulfur furnace (322) which combusts the sulfur to generate sulfur dioxide. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293173-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizer for gamma irradiated polymers
Inventor: MAHOOD JAMES ALAN
IPC: D01F6/06
Filed: 1995-09-12
Abstract: Polymer compositions are stabilized with a phosphite of the formula:    <IMAGE> wherein Y<1> is an alkyl and Y<2> is selected from tert-butyl and sec-butyl. The phosphite is particularly effective for thermoplastics irradiated with high energy gamma-radiation. Irradiated articles made with the phosphite stabilized thermoplastic compositions exhibit improved discoloration resistance compared to various other phosphite stabilized thermoplastic compositions.