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Patent GB-2256279-A (GB)
Title: Parallel testing of semiconductor memory arrays
Inventor: ARIMOTO KAZUTAMI
IPC: G11C29/38
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: On-chip apparatus for parallel testing of a semiconductor memory array with arbitrary data patterns comprises a plurality of comparators (5) and a plurality of registers (60) which can hold random data applied through an input/output line pair (I/O,I/O). The plurality of comparators (50) determine whether data read out onto a plurality of sub-input/output line pairs (SI01, SI01; SI02, SI02) from a row of memory cells (MC1, MC2) corresponding to a single word line (WL) match respective data held in the plurality of registers (60). The registers (60) function as amplifiers in writing information into the memory cells prior to readout. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2257084-A (GB)
Title: Rotary-type sheet cutter
Inventor: KONDO TAKAJIRO
IPC: B26D1/00
Filed: 1992-06-26
Abstract: A rotary-type sheet cutter includes a stationary blade (5) and a rotary blade (1), the blades being formed by pressing a low-hardness material piece and each of the blades having a straight blade edge (6, 3). The rotary blade (1) is pivotally arranged with respect to the stationary blade (5) so as to define between the straight blades (6, 3) a shear angle ( theta o) of not less than 2 DEG . Accordingly the cutting force, as well as a press-contact force, between the blade edges is reduced such that oven if the blade of the cutter has a Vickers hardness of not more than 450, the blade edge is less liable to wear, and the influence of the wear is restrained. As a result a durable sheet cutter is provided which is inexpensive and which has a lightweight and compact design. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274325-A (GB)
Title: A yield valve
Inventor: OZIEM CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: E21D15/51
Filed: 1993-01-13
Abstract: A yield valve comprises a valve body 27, a first inlet port 28, an outlet port 30, a valve seat 34, and a valve member 35 movable between a first closed position in which flow between the inlet port 28 and the outlet port 30 is prevented, and a second open position in which the outlet port 30 communicates with the inlet port 28. One side of the valve member is subjected to inlet pressure at port 28 to urge it towards its second position. Spring means 43, 44, 45 and 46 acts on the other side of the valve member to urge it towards its first position. The valve also has a chamber 32 isolated from the inlet port 28 and from the outlet port 30 with a second inlet port 31 for supplying a pressurized fluid thereto fluid pressure within the chamber will act on the valve member to urge it towards its first position and will act on the spring means to reduce the force applied to the valve member by the spring means. In this way, the pressure required at port 28 to open the valve is reduced. The valve may be used in a mine roof support (fig. 1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274509-A (GB)
Title: Tie bar arrangement for plate heat exchangers
Inventor: FINCH DEREK IAN
IPC: F28F3/08
Filed: 1993-01-20
Abstract: A plate heat exchanger (2, figure 1) comprising a stack of plates (4) pressed together to define flow spaces between pairs of adjacent plates, the stack being compressed together between a head (10) and a follower (14) by tie bars 16. The tie bars extend through a cut-out 25a or aperture formed in at least one of the plates. The cut-out may be bounded by the outer periphery of at least one of the plates. The cut-out may receive a load bearing rail 6, 8. The tie bar may extend through the rail (8a, figure 6) which is telescopic or compressible. The tie bar may extend through an aperture (32, figure 7) surrounded by the flow spaces and separated from the flow spaces by seals (34). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265355-A (GB)
Title: Raising/lowering drum support
Inventor: SAHLIN GUNNAR
IPC: B65H49/32
Filed: 1993-03-04
Abstract: Apparatus for raising/lowering a drum comprises two adjustable frames 3 spaced apart to support a drum therebetween. Each frame 3 includes a base 3A, 9, 10, an arm 6 pivoted at 7 to the base and carrying a drum-shaft- receiving support 4, a length-adjustable strut 1 pivoted at 17 to arm 6 and at 18 to base member 9 for pivoting arm 6 about pivot 7 for raising/lowering support 4 through an arc and means for adjusting the position of the arc to accommodate drums of different diameters. The arc adjuster may be a slide 13 slidable along arm 6 to different adjusted positions and carrying support 4 and pivotably connecting with strut 1. The support 4 may instead be fixed on arm 6. Again strut 1 may be pivoted at a fixed position on arm 6 while slide 13 carries support 4. Alternatively strut 1 may be directly pivoted to arm 6 at adjusted positions while support 4 remains fixed on arm 6. The strut 1 may be extended or retracted by a jack 16 or a crank. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278934-A (GB)
Title: Actuator control module
Inventor: ALFORD ANTHONY
IPC: F24D18/00
Filed: 1993-06-09
Abstract: A control module for an actuator (e.g. for a valve in a central heating system) comprises its own power source 1, local input means 6 and means 5 for remotely communicating with a central control system preferably without wires. The power source may be a battery or a thermoelectric generator using the Seebeck effect. The module may be incorporated into the body of the actuator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268111-A (GB)
Title: Scraper with movable blade elements
Inventor: DIANELLOU NICHOLAS MICHAEL
IPC: A47L13/08
Filed: 1993-06-30
Abstract: A scraper tool having a blade portion comprising a series of movable blade elements 16, the scraping edges of which can be moved in relation to each other to adapt the profile of the blade scraping edge to the profile of the surface from which material is to be removed. The blade elements are housed in a recess 13 between two portions (12a, 12b, fig 1) of a blade head (12, fig 1). The blade head is connected to a handle (11 fig 1) via a shaft (10 fig 1). A clamp plate 17 secures the blade elements in the desired position by means of a grub screw 18. The blade elements may have their tips cropped at an angle of about 30{ to its length (fig 3). A roller may be provided to maintain the blade portion at a constant angle to the surface to be worked. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274055-A (GB)
Title: Threshold edging and/or stair nosing
Inventor: SYMONDS KENNETH THOMAS
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 1993-08-09
Abstract: An edging such as a stair nosing or threshold edging comprises an elongate part (10) adapted to be secured to a surface. A channel (12) extends along the upper surface of the elongate part and at least one side wall (14) of the channel is profiled to receive and engage an insert (18) located in the channel. The elongate part (10) may be secured to a surface by screws (not shown) which extend through the base of the channel (12). The insert (18) then serves to conceal the screwheads. The insert may also be provided with a non-slip surface. In an embodiment, the edging comprises a stair nosing having an L-section elongate body wherein an arm (24) is located vertically in front of a stair riser. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270520-A (GB)
Title: Waste matter treatment apparatus
Inventor: ROBINS RONALD ARTHUR MAINE
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for the on-site treatment of animal excrement, especially dog excrement, comprises a fermentation chamber (11) filled with a water-sealed S-bend (15) for receiving amounts of excrement in water and delivering same below the microbial crust (18) of the fermentation medium (19). The fermentation chamber (11) is filled with a connecting pipe (26) for delivering partially purified liquid to a settling tank (12) in which further fermentation may occur. Following settling, the further partially purified liquid is transferred by means of a connecting pipe (31) to a conduit (13) for delivery to a foul drain or other discharge site. The fermentation chamber (11) can be agitated by means of water flushed through a perforated tube (23). The end product is a substantially odourless, innocuous liquid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271666-A (GB)
Title: Integrated power supply capacitor for radio telephone
Inventor: SOINTULA ERKKA
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1993-10-05
Abstract: Capacitance C is structurally combined with a battery B eg. Ni - Cd and electrically coupled to the battery such that the capacitance substantially compensates for voltage variations at the terminals of the battery caused by the internal impedance of the battery at pulsed loads. The capacitance may be wound on or in a dielectric sheath D of the battery or the capacitance and the battery may be formed of strips which are superimposed and spirally wound together. Enables optimisation of the capacitance for the type of power supply and since the capacitance is not positioned in the circuitry reduction in size and weight of the electronic apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273406-A (GB)
Title: Phase adjustment method and apparatus for use in a clock recovery circuit
Inventor: LAROSA CHRISTOPHER P
IPC: H04L7/033
Filed: 1993-01-21
Abstract: The present disclosure includes a discussion of a method of phase adjustment for use in a clock recovery scheme. The phase adjustment circuit automatically holds the clock phase during periods of poor channel quality. The clock recovery scheme generates a sampling clock signal (139) which is synchronous with the received signal (131). Additionally, the clock recovery scheme generates at least two error signals (347, 349, 351, 353) which indicate the quality of the received signal at different sampling phases. The smallest error signal is referred to as the minimum error value. Each error signal (347, 349, 351, 353) is compared to the minimum error value, creating a corresponding normalized error magnitude signal. Each normalized error magnitude signal is processed to determine the desired phase of the sampling clock signal. Dependent upon the processing of the normalized error magnitude signals, the phase of the sampling clock signal is either shifted or maintained until the next sampling point.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273685-A (GB)
Title: Structural foam golf cart with game computer.
Inventor: CASSELL L DEAN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1993-11-15
Abstract: A golf cart 10, which may be collapsible, comprises a body 20 made of engineering structural foam, and aluminium struts 43, 44 to attach wheels 41, 42 to the body. Handle 36 and golf bag mounts 22 and 24 may be integrally moulded into the cart body; the cart may be self-propelled. In preferred embodiments, the golf cart includes a computer 60 to compute and display distance travel led by the golf cart and golf game analysis features such as total numbers of putts, strokes and hits into the green in regulation. The computer may also furnish an estimate of the number of calories expended by the player while walking around the course. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272827-A (GB)
Title: An animal drinking trough
Inventor: CONCANNON JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: A01K7/04
Filed: 1993-11-26
Abstract: An animal drinking trough (1) comprises a supply tank (4) and a trough portion (5) which forms a main hollow interior region (20) for drinking water. An upwardly facing open mouth (22) provides access to the drinking water and is closed by a closure member (25) of hollow bell like construction. The closure member (25) is pivotally carried on a pivot shaft (31) and is selectively pivotal downwardly on opposite sides of the pivot shaft (31) to form respective access openings (28a) to the main hollow interior region (20) for drinking. A water inlet (57) for connecting the tank (4) to a water supply is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273228-A (GB)
Title: Channel adaptive detecting/equalizing
Inventor: KAZECKI HENRY L
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 1993-11-29
Abstract: In a communications device, two coherent detection algorithms (102 and 103), one of which has a decision feedback equalizer (103), and a detector selection algorithm (104) are used to dynamically select a detector depending on whether delay spread or multipath distortion is present. First the correlation of the detector without the equalizer (102) is measured. If this correlation is greater than a predetermined threshold, the data from that detector (102) is used by the communications device. If the correlation is less than the threshold, the correlation of the detector with the equalizer (103) is measured. If this is less than the correlation of the detector without the equalizer (102), the data from the detector without the equalizer (102) is used, otherwise the data is taken from the equalizer (103). In any case, if the detector without the equalizer (102) is used, the detector with the equalizer (103) is turned off. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281483-A (GB)
Title: Multi-level superposed amplitude-modulated base-band signal processor
Inventor: PARK IL-KEUN
IPC: H04L27/36
Filed: 1993-12-14
Abstract: A multi-level superposed amplitude-modulated baseband signal processor which has simple hardware structure and a filtering effect for bandwidth and power efficiency in a digital transmission system includes a data delayer (2), a signal level converter (1), an operator (3), two pulse generators (4, 9), two adders (8, 13), and two amplifiers (7, 12), thereby eliminating the need for conventionally required pulse waveforms and simplifying circuit structure. Specifically, when the number of the multi-level is desired to be changed, the relevant multi-level superposed amplitude-modulated baseband signal can be provided by a simple change of the processor. As shown cosine and double frequency raised-cosine outputs from generators 4 and 9 are modulated with signals B and D related to the difference and sum of a multi-level signal S3 derived from K input bits and delayed version thereof to produce after addition at 13 a continuous signal of limited bandwidth for transmission. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288114-A (GB)
Title: A culinary press
Inventor: TREE JOHN
IPC: A47J19/06
Filed: 1994-03-28
Abstract: A culinary press suitable particularly for crushing garlic is disclosed which comprises first and second handle members 10, 20 pivotably connected, the first member including a plunger 50 and the second member including a perforated surface 24 through which the garlic is forced and a intermediate member 30 which defines the sides of a chamber in which the garlic is placed, the member 30 being pivotably rotatable relative to the surface 24 to allow easy cleaning of the chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276495-A (GB)
Title: A digital beamforming array
Inventor: DEAN MICHAEL
IPC: G01S13/87
Filed: 1992-12-14
Abstract: A digital beamforming array for use in radar applications and particularly in radar applications that used phased array technology. The array receives an incoming signal at a plurality of sensor modules, converts them to intermediate frequency, and then converts the intermediate frequency signals to n-bit (preferably 1-bit) digital signals at an oversampling rate, where n is less than the number of bits required to represent the dynamic range of the intermediate frequency signal. The n-bit digital signals are then beamformed by altering their relative phases and combining them to form a resultant n-bit digital signal which is then converted to a digital signal of the number of bits required to represent the dynamic range of the intermediate frequency signal. An advantage of the present invention is that it reduces the complexity and thus the cost of the digitising hardware required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282915-A (GB)
Title: Keyboards
Inventor: OONO FUMIYOSHI
IPC: H01H13/807
Filed: 1992-03-25
Abstract: A panel unit for a dealing board has a keyboard unit comprising a panel (24), a rubber sheet (22) having a plurality of movable switch contacts (22a), a printed substrate (21) having a plurality of fixed switch contacts (21), and buttons (23) inserted into a plurality of holes (24a) formed in the panel so as to move in up-and-down direction in order to make the printed substrate contact (21a) come into contact with the contacts (22a) of the rubber sheet (22). The buttons have engagement portions (23a) adapted to prevent the buttons from coming out of the keyboard. Relief holes (21b and 22c) are formed at the portions of the rubber sheet (22) and the printed substrate (21) facing the engagement portions (23a), which are movable through the relief holes when the buttons are pushed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284196-A (GB)
Title: Container liner bag
Inventor: ISHINO MINORU
IPC: B65D88/22
Filed: 1994-11-25
Abstract: A liner bag for a container of longitudinal box-shaped configuration having a door at one end comprises a bag main body 7, Fig 4b, and connection means for connecting the main body to the container at predetermined positions, each of the connection means incorporating or being welded or bonded to a portion of the wall of the main body. In one construction the main body is drawn to form a loop 16 tied at 17 and may have an enlarged end to prevent its withdrawal through the tie. Alternatively the loop is formed integrally at both its ends with the main body. In a further construction a drawn portion of the main body is enlarged to retain a ring, or the body itself is formed to retain a ring or other fastening member. In another construction, Fig 12b, a generally pyramidal cap 80 including a ring 81 is bonded or welded to the main body at each corner thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292611-A (GB)
Title: An oscillation gyro and inspection apparatus therefor
Inventor: OGAWA KENJI
IPC: G01C19/56
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: A vibration gyro comprises an oscillator 1, piezoelectric units 2, 3 for oscillating the oscillator, means 13 for driving the piezoelectric units in a predetermined driving-axis direction by supplying an electric power to a common electrode, current-voltage converting means 4, 5 each for converting a current outputted from respective non-common electrodes of the piezoelectric units to a voltage, eliminating means 10, 11 for eliminating damping components of piezoelectric units by amplifying the output of the driving means by a predetermined amplification factor, shifting the phase of the amplified signal by a predetermined angle, and supplying each signal to a respective current-voltage converting means, adding means 14 for adding outputs of the plurality of current to voltage converting means and feeding back the added value to the converting means, and error calculating means for calculating a difference between the current-voltage converting means. Other embodiments also describe ambient temperature compensation and filtering means on the error calculating output for restricting the output to a predetermined frequency domain. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286388-A (GB)
Title: Filling containers with liquids
Inventor: CLUESSERATH LUDWIG
IPC: B67C3/12
Filed: 1995-01-30
Abstract: A dynamic choke (28) in the gas flow employs a choking element (31) in the choke channel (30) which (31) is exposed to the weight of a solid body (31). It is so seated onto a control surface or edge (33') in the channel (30) that the choke (28) lifts off the surface or edge (33') during flow under the pressure of the back-gas and thus allows choked flow in the first direction (A). The weight of the solid body (31) reduces the static difference in height between the filled bottle meniscus and the fill level in the stock container. The choke element (31) tapers downwards or forms a truncated cone, or again is designed as a ball and forms part of the solid weighting body (31). The choke channel consists of a chamber (30) in which the solid body (31) is centred off the chamber sides by spacers (32) and can move vertically over a pre-set distance.
Patent GB-2287012-A (GB)
Title: Slab laying
Inventor: JOHNSON PETER ANTHONY
IPC: E01C19/52
Filed: 1995-03-06
Abstract: A transport device in the form of a wheeled trolley 4 comprising a height-adjustable carrier 28 for receiving heavy articles e.g. kerbstones resting at different heights and transporting them to another height. Gripping means 56 are provided to grip the article to be carried, the grip increasing as the weight of the article increases. Preferably the gripper comprises a cam device 62 operated by a lever 78. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299568-A (GB)
Title: Label/leaflet assembly
Inventor: ATKINS PAUL GEOFFREY
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: An assembly 4 is adapted, in use, to wrap around a container 36 or cover such that one end 11 of the assembly cooperates with, and overlaps, at least part of its other end. This provides closure means for selectively controlling access to the overlapped portion which carries information, preferably in the form of a resealable leaflet or booklet 6. In order to gain access to the printed information, it is necessary to separate the two ends of the label by, for example, tearing along a row of perforations 14, 16, thereby permanently changing the structure of the label, and thus providing tamper evidence security. The leaflet 6 may comprise a sheet folded into overlapping panels which are held releasably closed by a resealable adhesive bond (12, 32, Figure 4).
Patent GB-2300152-A (GB)
Title: Display device for magazines and devices for attaching supplements to magazines
Inventor: ANDREWS ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: B42D3/12
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: A device for displaying a gift with a magazine 13 (figure 1) comprises a sheet 11 having inwardly foldable projections 12 carrying low-tack or peel adhesive pads 16 on their inner sides. The device 10 can be mounted onto the magazine 13 by placing the magazine on the sheet 11 and then folding the projections 12 inwardly to releasably adhere, by means of pads 16, to a leaf 15 of the magazine. An alternative attachment device 17 (figure 2) has a pair of projections 18 carrying releasably adhesive pads 16 and can be used to connect a supplement (19, figure 3(c)) to the magazine.
Patent GB-2301135-A (GB)
Title: Plastics window frame joint connection
Inventor: GOODMAN DAVID JOHN
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 1995-05-25
Abstract: The invention provides a joining piece for connecting hollow plastics window or door frame components and which can be used optionally to support a metal reinforcement member inside the component. The joining piece (4) has a body (8) with a cross-sectional shape which is intended to fit the internal hollow chamber of a plastics frame component. To the body (8) is attached a plug unit (6) which is shaped to fit within a channel region of a metal reinforcement member (3, 3a) and be fixed therein. A similar joining piece supports the opposite end of the member. The arrangement provides means for holding the reinforcement member rigidly and thus it gives greater stiffness to the assembled frame particularly when a steel reinforcement is used.
Patent GB-2291402-A (GB)
Title: Patch bag having supplemental seal
Inventor: BRADY SEAN ALLEN
IPC: B65D75/00
Filed: 1995-07-19
Abstract: A patch bag has a patch 24 adhered to the bag, with a primary seal 26, across an uncovered portion of the bag, and a supplemental seal 28 inward of the primary seal. The supplemental seal reduces or eliminates an uncovered region between the primary seal and the patch, and prevents a product in the bag from contacting the primary seal. The patch bag is especially useful in the packaging of a bone-in meat product. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292348-A (GB)
Title: Fioating oil platform with conical columns
Inventor: TORSTAD TRYGVE
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 1995-08-10
Abstract: A floating offshore construction (1), comprising a bottom part divided into chambers and with columns (2) in the peripheral area, which project above the surface of the sea and the top area of which is designed for the installation of a deck. The columns (2) are cone-shaped with the smallest diameter in the upper area, preferably the top area. One or more of the columns (2) can be eccentrically cone-shaped (see Figs 3 and 4 not shown). <IMAGE>