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Patent GB-2307325-A (GB)
Title: Matrix type display
Inventor: NUMAO TAKAJI
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: A matrix-type display apparatus which permits a gradation display of gradation number R ( R is an integer of not less than 2) includes m scanning electrodes and scans the m scanning electrodes n times in one frame period. The matrix-type display apparatus performs a time-division gradation display under such condition that a time ratio of display periods of the 1st, the 2nd, ..., the nth display periods is exactly X: RX: ...: R n-1 X (X * less than or equal to * 0). To enable such display, the matrix-type display apparatus is driven based on the below-defined R and n , and X determined based on R and n . R and n satisfy ROT n (X) * not equal to * ROT n ((1+R)X), ... ROT n (X) * not equal to * ROT n ((1+R+...+R n-2 )X, ROT n ((1+R+...+R n-2 )X) * not equal to * ROT n ((1+R+...+R n-1 )X)=0, wherein ROT n (a) is a remainder when dividing a ( a is 0 or a positive integer) by n is (for example, R=4, n=3). X satisfies (1+R+...+R n-1 )X = n(m+b) (b * <------ solidus * 0) (for example, X=1). The data corresponding to the 1st, 2nd, ..., the nth display periods are displayed respectively in the ath, the (X+a)th, ..., and the [(1+R+...+R n-2 )X+a] selection periods.
Patent GB-2307341-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a tungsten plug of a semiconductor device.
Inventor: PARK SANG HOON
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 1996-11-13
Abstract: A tungsten plug 17 for a semiconductor device is formed by first depositing a barrier layer 16 on an insulating layer 14 provided with a contact hole, and then depositing a tungsten layer over the entire surface. The tungsten layer is then etched to form the plug 17 and any tungsten residues 19A remaining outside the contact hole are then oxidised before being removed by etching. The barrier layer 16 comprises a titanium and a titanium nitride layer. The plug forms a connection between a lower wiring layer 13 and an upper wiring layer (not shown).
Patent GB-2319464-A (GB)
Title: Reservoir shaving brush
Inventor: EGGLEDEN JOHN ALAN
IPC: A46B11/02
Filed: 1996-11-20
Abstract: A reservoir shaving brush has a bristled brush head releasably attached to a bellows, containing shaving lather, which may be compressed to supply lather to the bristles.
Patent GB-2309579-A (GB)
Title: Ion implantation
Inventor: KWON CHANG-HEON
IPC: H01J37/317
Filed: 1996-12-27
Abstract: In an ion-implanter that includes an ion source, a magnetic analyser, an accelerating tube, a scanner, and a Faraday box 5 connected to an ammeter 7 for measuring the amount of the implanted ions, an ion-beam angle regulator 20 is provided for regulating the angle of incidence of an ion beam on a wafer 6. The ion-beam angle regulator 20 includes a magnet 21, a data input 22 for entering a required angle of the ion beam, a controller 23 for setting process conditions on the basis of a signal received from the data input 22, and a driver 24 for combining the signal of the controller and a voltage signal of the accelerating tube so as to set the magnetic field of the magnet to a level required. The magnet may have a reversible polarity, and may be rotatable to create a rotating magnetic field.
Patent GB-2309135-A (GB)
Title: Estimating image motion by comparing adjacent image frame signals
Inventor: JEONG JECHANG
IPC: H04N7/36
Filed: 1997-01-10
Abstract: A method for motion estimation includes steps for constructing a first image segment 31 representing a portion of present image frame and a second image segment 32 having a plurality of image segments of an adjacent frame, comparing 33 said plurality of image segments of said second image segment with the image signal within the first image segment, and generating a number of error values, detecting a first motion vector at one scale of resolution using the generated error values, outputting the error value associated with a reference segment pointed by the first motion vector, and the error values corresponding to the reference segment shifted by one unit of selected resolution respectively in selected direction(s), generating 34 a second motion vector in finer scale of resolution using the output error values, and summing 37 the first and second motion vectors.
Patent GB-2315489-A (GB)
Title: Antifungal agent
Inventor: BURGESS BRUCE W
IPC: A01N63/30
Filed: 1997-07-09
Abstract: A novel compound having the formula  exhibits antifungal activity in animals and plants. It is produced by aerobically cultivating ATCC 74372 in a nutrient medium containing assimilable sources of carbon and nitrogen.
Patent GB-2327974-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabiliser with workstation
Inventor: BOILEAU HUGH STJOHN
IPC: E06C7/48
Filed: 1997-08-08
Abstract: A ladder stabiliser and stand - off has splayed tubular U - shaped frame with legs 10 having non-slip pads 11, and comprises a workstation in the form of a platform 14; the device is attached to the ladder by co-operation of hooked plate 12 and angled plate 13, whose mutual spacing is adjusted by screw 16 rigidly to attach the device to a ladder rung as shown.
Patent GB-2330258-A (GB)
Title: Phase locked loop circuit
Inventor: TOLSON NIGEL JAMES
IPC: H03L7/099
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: As shown in the sole Figure of the drawings, a phase locked loop circuit comprises a voltage controlled oscillator (10) including a voltage controlled variable impedance semiconductor device (D1). A programmable frequency divider (12) is connected to the output of the oscillator, and a phase detector (14) is connected to the output of the frequency divider and a reference frequency source. A filter circuit (15) connects the output of the phase detector to a first input (10a) of the oscillator at one side of said semiconductor device. There is an external controller (13), first means (16, T2, R5) connecting the first input of the oscillator to the controller and second means (17, 18) connecting an output of the controller to a second input of the oscillator at the other side of said semiconductor device. The controller (13) acts to vary the voltage at said second input of the oscillator independently of the loop voltage variations applied to said first input of the oscillator.
Patent GB-2330521-A (GB)
Title: Combined vacuum cleaner and tool box
Inventor: SPOONER PAUL
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 1997-10-21
Abstract: A tool box is divided into upper and lower compartments. The upper compartment has a main lid giving access to the main storage compartment and itself is provided with a pair of subsidiary lids 2 which close off compartments for small items such as screws, walls plugs etc.. The lower compartment is a vacuum cleaner, having a detachable dust collection box 21 separated from a suction motor housing by a filter [not shown]. Connections are provided for a hose 11 for suction at 12 and for blowing mode at 8. The electric cable 6 is stored on the side of the box, and a cooling fan for the motor is housed inside the motor housing at the opposite end to the suction impeller for circulating cooling air through vents 9. The main lid has a handle 1 and the dust box is attached to the housing by toggle fastenings 13.
Patent GB-2317907-A (GB)
Title: A system for monitoring an earth and/or rock body
Inventor: BUTCHER ROBERT KEVIN
IPC: E21F17/18
Filed: 1996-06-03
Abstract: A system (10) for monitoring an earth and/or rock body (12) includes a plurality of sensors (14) spaced apart on a surface (16) of the body (12) for providing respective first signals indicative of the displacement of the surface (16) with respect to the body (12). A plurality of interfaces (18) are respectively associated with the sensors (14) for receiving the first signals and producing second signals derived from the first signals. Control means (20) remote from and successively actuating the interfaces (18) provide the second signals to the control means (20).
Patent GB-2331025-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible Playcentre
Inventor: CHAN ALLISON WENDY
IPC: A63H33/04
Filed: 1998-01-28
Abstract: A playcentre, preferably in the form of a playhouse, comprises four walls of sheet material forming the body 1 and a pair of roof halves 11 which are hinged to the upper edges of two opposed walls; projections, for example in the form of chimneys 9, on gabled end walls co-operate with slots 13 in the roof halves. The playcentre is preferably formed from two substantially identical blanks, Fig 1, of re-cycleable cardboard for simple folding down and erection. Tabs and slots help to form a rigid structure which can carry a range of printed designs and resemble a train, truck or UFO.
Patent GB-2333925-A (GB)
Title: Virtual surround sound headphone loudspeaker output system
Inventor: WASS CHRISTOPHER GLENN
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 1998-02-02
Abstract: A virtual surround sound headphone loudspeaker output system has one speaker 44 mounted at 72 with dispersion 44a for reproducing a mono center-left channel, one speaker 46 mounted at 74 with dispersion 46a for reproducing a mono center-right channel, one speaker 40 mounted at 76 with dispersion 40a for reproducing a stereo front left channel, one speaker 42 mounted at 78 with dispersion 42a for reproducing a stereo front-right channel, one speaker 48 mounted at 80 with dispersion 48a for reproducing a stereo rear-left channel and one speaker 50 mounted at 82 with dispersion 50a for reproducing a stereo rear-right channel. Speakers 44,48 and 40 are mounted in the left headphone enclosure 52 and speakers 42,46 and 50 are mounted in the right headphone enclosure 54. Infra-Red transmission is received at 30 and 34. Associated amplification means 60,62,84,86,88,90,28,32, a power supply and receiver circuitry 56,58 are preferably mounted in the retractable headband 26.
Patent GB-2335444-A (GB)
Title: Protecting building against earth rays
Inventor: HARDIMAN IAN DAVID
IPC: A61N1/16
Filed: 1998-03-18
Abstract: In order to eliminate harmful earth rays from a premises, a non-magnetisable assembly 4 suitably positioned across the width extent of an earth ray 2 will block or limit same to the positional height of the assembly. The assembly may be located within a premises, within the wall construction of the premises as shown, on the outside of a premises, or distanced from a premises. The assembly may be of aluminium or copper or non-ferrous material as fibres, wires, tapes, mesh or paint.
Patent GB-2336320-A (GB)
Title: Suspension system for in-line roller skates
Inventor: CHANG CHUCK
IPC: A63C17/06
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: A roller skate includes a base for supporting wheels and a support for attaching to a boot. The base includes a hub 32 and a slot 35. The support includes a pair of extensions extended downward for slidably engaging with the side portions of the base and for guiding and limiting the support to move up and down relative to the base. A shaft 53 is secured to the extensions and slidably engaged in the slot for limiting the up and down movement of the support relative to the base. A spring is engaged between the base and the support for cushioning the support. A resilient member 37 may also be inserted in the slots 35.
Patent GB-2326286-A (GB)
Title: RF Power divider
Inventor: KIM WOOK
IPC: H03H7/48
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: A Wilkinson RF power divider or combiner, in which #/4 lines are formed by inductor coils and the capacitors, being lumped elements, instead of being transmission lines. One embodiment includes a single input port IP1; first and second output ports OP1 OP2; a input transmission line 10 coupled to the input port; first and second coils 22, 24 coupled to an output side of the input transmission line; a first output transmission line 12 coupled between an output side of the first coil and the first output port; a second output transmission line 14 coupled between the output side of the first coil and the second output port; a first capacitor 34 coupled between a ground and a point of connection of the input transmission line with the first and second coils; a resistor 16 coupled between a point of connection of the first coil with the first output transmission line, and a point of connection of the second coil with the second output transmission line; and a second capacitor 36 coupled to the resistor in parallel. Such an RF power divider or combiner is of use in a UHF-band high-power amplifier of a radio transmitter.
Patent GB-2326194-A (GB)
Title: Clamping fuel injectors to source of high pressure actuating fluid
Inventor: WIEMKEN NORVAL J
IPC: F02M61/14
Filed: 1998-05-06
Abstract: Each pipe 12 leading from a high-pressure actuating fluid common rail 10 has a flange 14 which is connected to a hydraulically actuated fuel injector 20 by a clamp 30 comprising a spacer bracket 31. The injector 20 has a pair of clamping surfaces 22, 23 which lie on opposite sides of the injector centerline 24 in a common plane preferably including the centerline 24. The clamp 30 is bolted to the flange 14 by a pair of bolts 32 so that the spacer bracket 31 is urged against the clamping surfaces 22,23 while aligning supply passage 13 with actuation fluid inlet 28. The clamp may be incorporated in a noise-reducing bracket (130, fig.5). The clamping arrangement allows for reliable sealing in a small space while minimizing internal distortion of the injector components.
Patent GB-2323690-A (GB)
Title: Memory manager allowing flash memory to supplement main memory
Inventor: HASBUN ROBERT N
IPC: G06F12/06
Filed: 1996-12-23
Abstract: Apparatus and a method including circuitry for detecting attempts to write to non-volatile memory array during execution of an application from the non-volatile memory array, a computer-implemented process responding to the detection of an attempt to write to non-volatile memory array to read that portion of the application surrounding the portion to which the attempt write to the non-volatile memory array is addressed and to write that portion of the application to main memory, and a computer-implemented process for revising the data structures storing information regarding the portion of the application written to main memory so that the portion of the application can be read, written, and executed from main memory.
Patent GB-2323454-A (GB)
Title: Torque distribution control in a vehicle
Inventor: MATSUNO KOJI
IPC: B60K28/16
Filed: 1995-06-26
Abstract: A four-wheel drive vehicle is controlled to improve the steering and road holding of a vehicle in a marginal condition when at least some of the vehicle wheels begin to slip during a turn. To achieve this the vehicle has a yaw rate sensor 17, a lateral acceleration sensor 18, a steering angle sensor 16 and a vehicle speed sensor 15 signals from the sensors are delivered to a control unit 20 where the yaw rate and lateral acceleration are calculated and the difference between the calculated rates and the sensed rates is used to select values of front and rear wheel cornering power (Kf,Kr). Using the steering angle and the vehicle speed a target angular velocity is calculated using calculating means 21. Together with the cornering powers a target directional angular velocity is calculated using means 24. From the directional angular velocity and the target directional angular velocity is calculated a correction coefficient (Ke) which is used to control a torque distribution means.
Patent GB-2343372-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorbing seat pedestal
Inventor: BURER PETER JAN
IPC: B63B29/04
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: A shock absorbing seat pedestal, eg for a boat or off-road vehicle, is based on two telescoping tubes 12,58 between which is located a pair of low friction sliding bearings 18,26. The lower tube is secured to a deck or floor and the upper tube supports the seat 65. Lower bearing 18 is a simple annulus (Fig 2) while upper bearing 26 has inward protrusions (28) engaging slots 22, 24 at the top of upper tube whereby vertical movement is possible but rotation is prevented. A conventional adjustable shock absorber 32 is fixed to the lower tube and upper bearing by bolts (51), 41 and moves up and down with the latter. Locking pin 62 is biassed into hole 20 in tube 58 and can be released to allow rotation and/or disassembly.
Patent GB-2333142-A (GB)
Title: Servo control valve
Inventor: CARROLL THOMAS S
IPC: F02M59/10
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: A servo control valve includes a valve body that defines a high pressure passage 20, a low pressure passage 21-23 and a flow passage 61. A valve member has a first pressure surface 31 in opposition to a control pressure surface 32. The valve member 30 is positioned in the valve body and moveable between a first position in which the high pressure passage is open to the flow passage, and a second position in which the low pressure passage is open to the flow passage. A pilot member 41 is positioned in the valve body and is moveable between an up position in which the control pressure surface is exposed to pressure in the high pressure passage, and a down position in which the control pressure surface is exposed to pressure in the low pressure passage. A spring is operably positioned to bias a valve member toward one of its first position and its second position.
Patent GB-2334683-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning stripping towers
Inventor: COSTELLO THOMAS
IPC: C11D11/00
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: Packing material in stripping towers is cleaned by circulating aqueous cleaning liquid through the material in the tower. Typically the tower is used to strip volatile organics from ground water. Cleaners may comprise alkaline, hydrocarbon, biodegradable or degreaser types etc. or Plasticlean LF types (RTM).
Patent GB-2351690-A (GB)
Title: Box section crash barrier hand lifting tool
Inventor: HART DOUGLAS
IPC: B65G7/12
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: A box section crash barrier hand lifting tool comprises four pieces of metal tube welded together in a square formation 1, with metal 'U'-shaped bolts 3 attached to the underside of the bottom tube. A right angled lifting handle 2 is attached to the centre of the bottom tube and extends vertically therefrom. In use, the tool is inserted into the crash barrier so that the 'U'-shaped bolts fit on an upwardly extending flange on the crash barrier, and then the tool is pulled upwards so that the frame locks against the top of the crash barrier.
Patent GB-2333611-A (GB)
Title: Slicer with piston adjustable specimen cavity
Inventor: WEBB SIM FONG
IPC: G01N1/06
Filed: 1999-04-01
Abstract: Apparatus for cutting a section or slice from a biological specimen comprises a body e.g. in two separable parts 10, 11 which, when together, define a specimen cavity 21, 22 which is disposed partly in each of the two body parts. When together, the two body parts have confronting surfaces 17, 18 which define a guide for a slicing blade so that the blade may perform a cutting action transversely across the specimen cavity 21, 22. A respective piston 23, 24 is adjustably mounted within each cavity part to permit adjustment of the effective volume thereof. By locating a specimen in the cavity, closing the two body parts 10, 11 and adjusting the two pistons 23, 24, it is possible to cut a relatively thin slice or section from the specimen.
Patent GB-2333859-A (GB)
Title: Termination assembly for an optical fiber cable
Inventor: BARKUS ANDREW L
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: An optic fiber termination assembly (1) comprises a jacket (24) of an optical fiber cable (20) clamped between a termination member (10) and an inner crimp eyelet (41), and a unitary deformable body (48) within an interior of the eyelet (41), deformable thin wall sections (50), optical fibers (21, 22), and the eyelet (41) being crimped inwardly to close the deformable thin wall sections (50) in frictional contact with the optical fibers (21, 22).
Patent GB-2349134-A (GB)
Title: Label sheet assembly
Inventor: BODY JAMES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B41M5/50
Filed: 1999-04-24
Abstract: A label sheet assembly (1) includes a backing sheet (2) and a label layer (3) of natural tracing paper that has an ink-receiving surface (4) and a non ink-receiving surface (5). An adhesive layer (6) is provided on the non ink-receiving surface of the label layer, which mounts the label layer (3) on the backing sheet (2). At least the ink-receiving surface (4) of the label layer (3) includes a combination of a water-soluble cationic substance and a water-soluble binder substance, to improve printing with coloured and pigment-based inks. The cationic substance may be a polyvalent metal salt or an organic polymer. The binder substance may be polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) or polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH).
Patent GB-2337797-A (GB)
Title: Thrust bearing roller cage with means for directing oil flow over rollers
Inventor: FAASS IAN J
IPC: F16C33/54
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: A thrust bearing roller retainer 10 having substantially rectangular holes 22, 32 for the rollers 24, has means for directing oil flow over the rollers 24. The means may be irregularities on at least one edge of each hole 22, 32 providing a localised outward bulge with a locally increased clearance between the roller and the at least one edge. The irregularities may be radially inner or outer of the rollers, and may be on all edges of the hole (fig 4) which may be used to flood the bearing with lubricant. The cage 10 is made up of two annular members 20, 30 with engaging axially extending walls providing a snug fit for the member 20 inside member 30, forming an annular box for retaining the rollers 24. The rollers 24 protrude through the substantially rectangular holes 22, 32.
Patent GB-2351901-A (GB)
Title: Folding bench with roof
Inventor: CLEGG KEVIN PATRICK
IPC: A47C4/04
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: Front and rear legs 6,8,10,12 are pivoted to the seat 4 of a folding bench and to plate elements 24,26 on elongate feet 14,16 so as to form a parallelogram linkage. The legs extend vertically to support a roof canopy 78 which is pivoted to at least one pair of the legs. The legs are brought together to fold the seat into a flattened configuration (Figs 7-9). The roof moves downwards either manually or automatically by connecting it to both sets of legs to form a second parallelogram linkage. The feet have wheels 32 enabling the folded bench to be moved easily. Removable pins 92,100 cooperate with suitably located holes to lock the bench in the open or closed position.
Patent GB-2340623-A (GB)
Title: Endoscope with soldered window
Inventor: KRASS MATHIAS
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 1999-07-23
Abstract: An endoscope includes an elongate metal housing (1) with a, preferably circular, opening in its end in which a planar transparent window (2) is received. The window has a preferably cylindrical, outer edge surface (5) which is metalised over at least part of its area and is opposed to the cylindrical internal surface (7) of the opening. An annular solder joint (8) is provided in the gap between the opposed cylindrical surfaces (5, 7). The solder joint (8) has a thickness in the direction perpendicular to the window which is only a proportion of the thickness of the window (2). The window 32 may be cut away at 33. The housing 41 may have an internal flange 42 whose thickness is only a proportion of the thickness of the window.
Patent GB-2340426-A (GB)
Title: Segmented drive disc for a mechanical press
Inventor: BORNHORST DON
IPC: B30B15/12
Filed: 1999-07-29
Abstract: A drive disk assembly (40) for use in a press machine (10) is segmented into a plurality of discrete drive disk segments (42) each having a friction pad (76;78) attached thereto. The segmented drive disk permits individual disk segments and friction pads to be removed after installation without disassembling the entire arrangement. The disk segments may grow thermally without causing the flex disk (54) being utilized to shift axially or radially. A slot (72) formed through the disk segment acts as an effective heat barrier to protect sensitive parts from undue thermal exposure.