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Patent GB-2302234-A (GB)
Title: ATM local access
Inventor: ARNOLD JOHN SPENCER
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: In a Telecommunications Infrastructure an Access Network or Segment of an Access-Layer Infrastructure having a plurality of subscribers or extensions linked to one or more gateways having ports and providing access to/from higher network layers where the linking from the subscribers or extensions to the gateways is carried out by the statistical-multiplexing of ATM cells carried in time-slots formatted onto broadband bearers a desired gateway (destination) being identified by a number carried in the Virtual-Path Identifier field of each ATM cell and the source being identified by a number carried in an additional address field external to the ATM cell but internal to the time-slot, the linking from the gateways to the subscribers or extensions being by means of a distribution switch, the desired subscriber (destination) being identified by the number carried in the additional address field and the source being identified by the number carried in the Virtual Path Identifier field of the cell.
Patent GB-2301902-A (GB)
Title: Detecting boundaries between strata while drilling a borehole
Inventor: MEYER WARREN HAROLD
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 1996-06-05
Abstract: A quantative geosteering method utilizes a measurement while drilling dual frequency resistivity tool to measure the electromagnetic properties of a formation at the same time and location at two different frequencies resulting in four depths of investigation, whereby sufficient information is yielded for solving the problem of an approaching bed in a geosteering mode. That is, it is possible to determine the distance of the tool from an approaching bed and it is also possible to estimate the resistivity of the approaching bed. In geosteering, the primary depth of interest is the depth to the contact with another formation. There are three unknowns in the problem (i.e., the distance to the upcoming bed, the resistivity of the pay zone, and the resistivity of the upcoming formation). This problem is solved, on a computer, generally uphole at the surface, utilizing a simple nonlinear regression scheme e.g, a high angle dipping model inversion using at least three independent data points i.e., at least three of the four depths of investigation, to resolve the three unknowns identified above, and thereby determine the distance.
Patent GB-2318382-A (GB)
Title: Anti-slam mechanism for shoot bolt lock
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 1996-09-12
Abstract: An anti-slam mechanism for a door lock comprises a spring loaded 7 probe 6 which extends from the front surface 14 of the lock. In this position the top 17 of the probe 6 bears against a locking face 16 of the locking mechanism and prevents lock actuation. When the probe 6 is depressed by the door keep (18, Fig 2), the locking mechanism can be actuated and the probe 6 moves up into the lock body (Fig 3) as the top slide 2 extends. In the locked position the probe 6 is held inside the lock, which can help facilitate lock installation.
Patent GB-2301376-A (GB)
Title: A method of making a sintered article
Inventor: PURNELL CHARLES GRANT
IPC: C22C33/02
Filed: 1995-03-16
Abstract: There is described a method of making a sintered article, the method comprising the steps of mixing a prealloyed ferrous powder having a composition in the following ranges in weight %: carbon 0.7-2.7/ chromium 3-6/ cobalt 5-10/ vanadium 0.5-3/ molybdenum 6-11/ silicon 0.3-2/ others total 2 max/ balance iron and optionally up to 3 wt % tungsten, with an addition of carbon powder of at least 0.1 wt %, compacting said powder mixture by uniaxial pressing to form a green compact of near net shape, sintering said green compact in a continuous gas atmosphere sintering furnace at a temperature in the range from 1100 {C to 1300 {C such that the final density of said sintered material is greater than 95 % of the theoretical density.
Patent GB-2319179-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning and disinfecting compositions
Inventor: MONTICELLO MICHAEL VINCENT
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 1996-11-12
Abstract: A ready to use aqueous cleaning and disinfecting composition comprises the following constituents per 100% wt.: 0.1 - 20%wt. of a C 1 -C 6 monohydric alcohol; 1.0 - 10%wt. of a glycol ether or butoxypropanol or propoxypropanol; 0.1 - 12%wt. of a nonionic surfactant; 0.1 - 1.5%wt. of one or more peroxy compounds, in particular hydrogen peroxide; 0.1 - 7%wt. of citric acid; to 100%wt. water; wherein the said composition is at an acidic pH.
Patent GB-2323115-A (GB)
Title: Mounting door and window frames to building apertures
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD CHARLES ALISTAIR
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 1997-03-13
Abstract: In mounting a door or window frame to an opening in a building, the frame 10 carries a locator 12 that engages with a mounting surface on the building aperture. The locator may be attached to the frame by a snap-fit formations 20, 33 and the mounting surface may be provided by a member 11 consisting of mounting surface 21 and cavity closer 23. The locator is attached to the mounting surface by a releasable fastener such as a screw 37, preferably passing through holes in a bead formation 34, 35, the heads of the screws being concealed by a cover 36.
Patent GB-2309141-A (GB)
Title: Digital QAM and VSB modulator and demodulator
Inventor: MONTREUIL LEO
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 1995-09-29
Abstract: A digital data demodulator/decoder (30) for either a quadrature amplitude (QAM) or vestigial sideband (VSB) modulated signal include a quadrature detector (32, 33) feeding through digital filters (38, 39) to a decoder (50) which switches between the in-phase and quadrature outputs of the digital filters (38, 39).
Patent GB-2313637-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic brake apparatus for a vehicle
Inventor: NISHII MICHIHARU
IPC: B60T13/14
Filed: 1997-05-28
Abstract: A master piston 10 includes first piston 11 and a second piston 12. The second piston 12, on forward movement, engages with a shoulder 11b on the first piston 11. A control piston 21 is movable in response to movement of the master piston 10. An auxiliary pressure source 40 generates power pressure. Valve means (sleeve 31 and spool 32) regulates feed of power pressure to a power chamber R1 in response to movement of the control piston 21. On initial brake application, the first piston moves relative to the second piston and pressure fluid from chamber R2 passes one-way seal 14 into chamber R6, so that subsequent movement of the second piston by power pressure in chamber R1 will be damped by fluid in chamber R6. Damping by variable throttling means is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2326498-A (GB)
Title: Label printing system
Inventor: BULTEEL BERT M J
IPC: B41J3/407
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: A label printing system, comprises a computer (18) having data input means for inputting data defining an image to be printed onto a label, a tape printer (1), and a sheet printer (13), and is operable to receive data from the data input means which select whether the image data are sent to the tape printer (1) or to the sheet printer (13). This allows to print essentially the same image, although optionally different in size, onto tape (54) and onto a sheet.
Patent GB-2315968-A (GB)
Title: Method for maintaining contiguous texture memory for cache coherency
Inventor: SAUNDERS BRADLEY L
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: The invention provides a method for downloading texel data into a contiguous block of memory (FIG. 3, 46) in a computer graphics system. The texel data for the first level is downloaded, and from the memory map level number and the size of the MIP map, the amount of contiguous memory needed is allocated for a contiguous block of memory for all of the MIP map levels associated with the texture (FIG. 3, 6). Then, the data for the first MIP map is placed into the contiguous memory in the appropriate location for the level number based upon a computed offset value (FIG. 3, 62). As additional MIP map levels are downloaded, if they have level numbers and sizes which are consistent with the first downloaded MIP map, an offset value is computed, based upon their level number, and they are placed into the appropriate location in the contiguous memory block. Alternatively, if a MIP map is downloaded which is not consistent with the data previously downloaded, it is placed into temporary memory, and a flag is set (FIG. 5, 31). Each time the base level data is downloaded for a particular texture, if there is a consistent set of data which was not in contiguous memory, it is placed into contiguous memory (FIG. 5, 33).
Patent GB-2314950-A (GB)
Title: Connecting a removable RAM to a computer motherboard
Inventor: SMITH KELLY JASON
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: A computer has a carrier device 4 containing at least one socket 5 in which a random access memory module (e.g. a SIMM) is mounted, and a flexible cable 10 connects the socket 5 in the carrier device 4 to connection means on the computer motherboard 2. The connection between the cable and socket in the carrier device is preferably a multi-way plug and socket connector. The carrier device may be slidably mounted in an aperture in the computer casing 1, such as by means of support rails mounted in a standard drive bay in the casing, to be removable therefrom without opening the casing. Locking means, such as a solenoid-operated safety lock, may be provided to render unauthorised removal of the memory modules more difficult, and the carrier device and casing may be provided with identifying codes. Alternatively the carrier device 4 is mounted in a separate casing from that of the computer.
Patent GB-2316445-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system for EGR, integral with main engine cooling system
Inventor: DUVINAGE FRANK
IPC: F02M26/28
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: A cooling system for an internal combustion engine has an engine cooling circuit with an engine radiator 1, a fresh-air supply conduit 10, which leads to the internal combustion engine 4, in which an exhaust gas turbocharger 12 is arranged, an exhaust gas return conduit 15, in which a cooling device 5 is placed. The cooling device 5 is integrated into the engine cooling circuit and device 5 is connected to the engine cooling circuit conduits 6, 19 via at least one branch conduit 7 and return conduit 8. In one embodiment a pump is used to circulate cooling medium to cooling device 5 (figure 2) and in another embodiment the cooling device 5 has its own radiator (figure 3). Exhaust gas conduit 15, after passing through the cooling device 5, opens into the fresh air supply conduit 10 leading to the supply conduit. Energy extracted by cooling device 5 may be used to heat the vehicle interior.
Patent GB-2332918-A (GB)
Title: Steel structures; component identification means
Inventor: LEYDEN FINIAN
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 1998-01-05
Abstract: A steel structure formed from steel sub - assemblies 2 , each having a unique erection identification mark 5 for correctly locating the sub - assembly in a desired orientation and position with respect to surrounding steel sub - assemblies within the structure and indicating sequence of assembly.
Patent GB-2322883-A (GB)
Title: Partitioning providing acoustic insulation
Inventor: BUTLER ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1998-02-21
Abstract: A partitioning system comprises at least one partition member (1), a location channel (7) which may be fixed to a wall, floor or ceiling, an insert channel (8) which has a different impedance to vibrational waves from that of the location channel and is preferably of different material, and fastening means (10) for securing the partition member to the insert channel. The partition member is mechanically decoupled from the location channel, which may be of PVC, the insert channel then being of steel. Isolation tape (9) may be used between the channels.
Patent GB-2324930-A (GB)
Title: A protocol selecting interface for an ISDN keyphone
Inventor: KIM JONG-
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: The interface is configured and the protocol selected upon initiatization when the keyphone system is power on reset. The protocol is selected on the basis of a country code and network code received from the network via the keyphone system main device 102. A look-up table containing a list of the available protocols and their corresponding country codes and network codes is stored in ROM 106 and is used when selecting the appropriate protocol. An interface 100 for an ISDN key telephone system is described. The interface performs an ISDN protocol. The ROM 106 of the interface includes a plurality of execution programs for performing different ISDN protocols. The protocol to be performed is selected in accordance with information received about the ISDN network.
Patent GB-2335512-A (GB)
Title: A water temperature detecting and controlling device
Inventor: SU CHAO-TA
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 1998-03-16
Abstract: The ratio of cold to hot water is regulated in a mixer faucet either automatically or manually. Signals from a temperature sensor (73, Figs 3, 4A) in the faucet outlet are fed to a microprocessor (65) which compares them with desired values set by the user and drives motor 21 to adjust the mixing structure 38 via shaft 35 and rod 36 until the desired value is reached at which point the motor is stopped. Grooves 29 in turntable 22 engage with bushings 331 to provide end stops for rotary movement and the subsequent rise in motor current is sensed and the motor stopped when the limit is reached. A water flow detector (64) cuts supply of power to the control circuit to standby mode if the faucet is not being used. Alternative manual control is by rotating head 20 which is fixed to rod 36 via turntable 22.
Patent GB-2337717-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet wheel brace
Inventor: JARRETT PHILLIP
IPC: B25B13/00
Filed: 1998-05-26
Abstract: A wheel brace, for the tightening and loosening of wheel nuts on vehicles of various kinds, incorporates a one-way ratchet device 15 in combination with two socket head drive locations. The socket head 6 can be located at either end of bar 14, depending on whether the wheel brace is to be gripped at hand-grips 13 or 12, namely, for the respective tightening or loosening of the wheel nut. The wheel brace bar 14 is configured in such a way that the leverage which can be applied in the anti-clockwise nut loosening direction is greater than can be applied in the clockwise nut tightening direction. The one-way ratchet 15 is only capable of allowing a nut loosening torque to be applied to the wheel nut. The long arm of the wheel brace may be hinged (Fig 3, not shown).
Patent GB-2327012-A (GB)
Title: Hands free apparatus with multiple microphones
Inventor: CHO YONG-IN
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1998-06-01
Abstract: A hands free apparatus for use with a mobile phone has multiple microphones 201-20n installed in different places of a vehicle. A switching module 210 compares the voice signals input from the microphones and switches the hands free apparatus body 100 to a selected microphone of which the voice signal output has the highest intensity. In this way, at least two and, preferably, all the persons in the vehicle can make use of the hands free function.
Patent GB-2323875-A (GB)
Title: Underreamer blade
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE HERMANN FORSYTH
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 1995-10-31
Abstract: A blade for use in a subterranean well bore underreamer comprises an arm of steel and a multiplicity of wear resistant assemblies secured to the arm. The wear resistant assemblies are provided on a gauge face D and on an adjacent cutting face A of the blade and are secured to the arm as an integral unitary member by means of a single base component 52. The multiplicity of wear resistant assemblies is embedded in the base component and the base component is secured to the arm by welding or brazing. A blade is provided which may be conveniently and rapidly manufactured, and which has a robust construction.
Patent GB-2330874-A (GB)
Title: A fuel injector with a combined plunger cavity fill valve and check control valve
Inventor: COLDREN DANA R
IPC: F02M59/46
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A unit fuel injector 20 for an internal combustion engine comprises a casing defining a central axis, a central tube 110 defining a fuel passage 126, a flat seat poppet valve 88 disposed in a valve recess 132 and surrounding an end of the central tube 110 which is remote from a plunger cavity (83, figure 2). The poppet valve 88 is movable between a first position where the fuel passage 126 is in fluid communication with the valve recess 132 and a first check end passage 134 and a second check end passage 136 and a second position where the fuel passage 126 is in fluid communication with the first check end passage 134 but is isolated from the valve recess 132 and the second check end passage 136. The poppet valve 88 is moved by an actuator e.g. solenoid. The first position allows fuel to enter the plunger cavity while the second position allows the pressure of the fuel to be increased and a needle valve to be opened to allow fuel delivery to a combustion chamber (not shown).
Patent GB-2329853-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for aging a catalyst
Inventor: JERGER ROBERT JOSEPH
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 1998-10-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for ageing a catalyst includes selecting an initial catalyst conditioning parameter, such as time and temperature and selecting a kinetic parameter, based on the selected time and temperature parameter, for the catalysis of CO and HC oxidation by the catalyst. A prediction of the vehicle tailpipe emission level, based on the selected kinetic parameter is made. The predicted level is then compared to a target level to determine whether the particular parameters chosen are appropriate to age the catalyst. The catalyst is then aged based on the desired selected parameters.
Patent GB-2332195-A (GB)
Title: Quick change coupling for a closuring head
Inventor: STAUDER KARL-EKKEHARD
IPC: B67B3/10
Filed: 1998-12-07
Abstract: A quick change bayonet coupling for a closuring head 13 on a container handling station includes at least one retaining cam 16 on the coupling end of the closuring head, which engages in a recess 32 on a receiving element 30. The coupling may also include a spring 25 and a sleeve 20 with a catch element 23 that ensures correct angular fixing of the closuring head, the sleeve being joined to the closuring head in a torsionally rigid and axially displaceable manner. The closuring head may include a stop element 28 to limit the axial displacement of the sleeve. The container handling station may have an extension portion 35 which projects into the closuring head as a guide aid.
Patent GB-2345546-A (GB)
Title: Hall effect pressure transducer comprising a diaphragm and a connection rod
Inventor: DELCASSIAN LAWRENCE
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 1999-01-05
Abstract: A pressure transducer unit to be attached to areas which are under pressure or in a vacuum. The unit measures using a galvanomagnetic medium. Through the movement of a rod ( Fig 18 ) connected to a flexing diaphragm ( Fig 24 ). Changes in pressure cause the diaphragm to distort. Movement of the rod is detected by changes in the magnetic field of a GaAs Hall chip mounted on the rod in position ( Fig 19 ). Two magnets ( Fig 15 ) provide a magnetic field which the rod and GaAs Hall chip pass through. There is no direct contact between the Hall chip and the magnets. Measurement is made though the linear relationship in the displacement of the Hall chip and the magnetic field. An LED display provides the information on magnetic linear movement created by diaphragm distortion. This information is displayed on the unit, or at a distance via electronic cable or radio transmission.
Patent GB-2345529-A (GB)
Title: Rotating light for vehicle wheels
Inventor: WALI MOHAMED ABDULLAH
IPC: B62J6/20
Filed: 1999-01-09
Abstract: A device for attaching to the wheels of vehicles such as cars and bicycles comprises one or more lights, a battery and a switch operated by the centrifugal force of the wheel when it rotates.The device can be used to indicate the speed of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2331213-A (GB)
Title: System for implementing run length limited codes
Inventor: TSANG KINHING PAUL
IPC: H03M5/14
Filed: 1997-08-05
Abstract: An apparatus encodes data blocks into code blocks, each code block containing more symbols than its respective data block. The apparatus includes a data block latch (30) for receiving individual data blocks and for dividing each data block into two sub-blocks. An encoder (32) receives one of the data sub-blocks and encodes the first data sub-block as a code sub-block. An interleaver (34, 36), coupled to the encoder (32) and the data block latch (30), combines the code sub-block with the second data sub-block to produce a code block, such that when the code blocks are concatenated with each other to produce a string of code symbols no more than five consecutive occurrences of a particular code symbol are present in the string of code symbols.
Patent GB-2349282-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for connecting four telephone lines using an eight-wire computer network link
Inventor: ADAMS STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: H04M1/71
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: An adapter allows four telephones to be connected to a single Category 5 or 6 eight-wire computer network socket. Each telephone uses two of the eight available wires. The device has switches (3, Figure 2) to select which two pins of the telephone sockets the wires are connected to, as analogue and digital telephones use different pairs. The device may use standard RJ45 sockets, four for the telephones (1) and one for the network (2). Two devices are required, one at each end of the eight-wire link. The device may have rubber feet (4, Figure 2) so that it can stand on a desk or table.
Patent GB-2351760-A (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism with self-adjusting keep
Inventor: FLAHERTY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E05C9/18
Filed: 1999-07-06
Abstract: A self-adjusting lock keep includes a base 117 for attachment to a first component such as a window frame and an engagement surface 111 with ribs 120 maintained spaced apart from said base for being received by and for engaging with a lock member on a second component, such as a window sash, along a closure axis substantially parallel with said engagement surface. The distance between the engagement surface 111 and the base 117 is automatically variable in a direction substantially orthogonal to the closure axis by a variable length support post 136,137. Mis-registration or misalignment between the first and second components in a direction orthogonal to the closure axis is thereby compensated. The lock member can engage/disengage with the keep ribs by transverse movement parallel to the ribs. Alternatively the ribs can be formed as ratchet teeth for latching engagement.
Patent GB-2352218-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security apparatus
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 1999-07-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a security apparatus (10) which, in use, can prevent or hinder a wheel (16) of a motorcycle from rotating, the security apparatus (10) including;<BR> ```a first receiving member (12) attached to the vehicle or motorcycle at one side of the wheel (16) and a second receiving member (14) attached to the vehicle or motorcycle at the other side of the wheel (16);<BR> ```a bar member (15) which, in use, is received by the first and second receiving members (12;14) and thus extends from one side of the wheel (16) to the other; and<BR> ```locking means for locking the bar member (15) between the first and second receiving members (12;14). The bar member may have an annular groove to receive a finger of the locking means, thus allowing the bar to rotate. The apparatus may include warning means indicating that the lock is on. The bar may be carried in a holder on the motorcycle.