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Patent GB-2297636-A (GB)
Title: Storing data on emulated, logical, removable, disc drives
Inventor: BURKIES NORMAN HAMILTON
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 1995-02-02
Abstract: Data is stored on a large storage volume implemented as a redundant array of five inexpensive discs (21-25). This volume is controlled so as to emulate the presence of a plurality of logical drives. Workstations (15,16) accessing the drives perceive them as removable SCSI drives. Consequently, when a remote workstation closes access to a previously accessed logical drive, a disc dismount command is generated, as required by a removable disc drive, thereby enabling other workstations to obtain access to that drive.
Patent GB-2301147-A (GB)
Title: Charge flow control in a stratified charge engine
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F02B29/00
Filed: 1995-05-24
Abstract: The flow of air to manifold branches 22, 32 leading to common intake valves 14 to provide radial or tumble stratified charge in the cylinders with fuel from injectors 21 at the core of the charge is controlled at idle and part load operation by respective linked or electronically controlled throttle valves 50, 60 so that the flows through the branches remain in fixed proportion of the total flow with an overall stoichiometric charge. The two flows into each cylinder are in the same direction and velocity at the interface to minimise mixing during charge compression. A throttle valve 70 controls the flow of air, recirculated exhaust gas or crankcase gases to the manifold 34. At higher load operation valves 62, 72 are closed, valves 20 at second intake valves 14 opened and a throttle valve 40 progressively opened as demand increases.
Patent GB-2293437-A (GB)
Title: Heat source for boiler
Inventor: EMIN JOHN ENVER
IPC: F24H1/00
Filed: 1995-07-04
Abstract: A heat source for a boiler comprises a vessel A with a spherical or cylindrical chamber P containing a liquid, electromechanical means E, F for vibrating the liquid and applying a charge to it, and protrusions G which vibrate in sympathy and may also act as electrodes. The liquid may be heavy water, water or electrolyte. The device splits the water into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, causes cavitation of the gases, and produces heat. Water to be heated is passed through ports B in the vessel body A and can be used for central heating or steam production. Fig 2 (not shown) depicts a simpler arrangement with only one electromechanical vibrator and no protrusions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293102-A (GB)
Title: Method for reducing the viscosity of pathological mucoid airway contents in the respiratoy tract
Inventor: STOSSEL THOMAS P
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 1994-04-04
Abstract: The invention is generally directed to methods of promoting normal respiratory tract airflow in patients with restricted airflow and ciliary clearance caused by the presence of pathological airway contents, and particularly mucoid contents. Actin-binding proteins are administered into the respiratory tract of a patient with a pathological respiratory condition involving the presence of such contents. The actin-binding protein bonds to actin polymers in the contents and decreases the viscosity. The actin-binding proteins also prevents actin from binding to exogenous or endogenous DNase I, thus increasing the degradation of DNA polymers in the contents.
Patent GB-2298136-A (GB)
Title: Flower holder
Inventor: VAN ZYL JOHAN
IPC: A47G7/02
Filed: 1996-02-22
Abstract: A flower arrangement holder device for receiving flower stems of a plurality of flowers is provided. The device includes a container having a closed floor at its bottom end and being open at its opposite upper end; a base having a locating formation for removably locating the bottom end of the container when placed therein; a disc having an array of apertures for locating flower stems of a plurality of flowers; and holding means at the upper end of the container for removably holding the disc at the open upper end of the container. The device makes it possible to arrange flowers as required by inserting their stems through the various apertures of the discs and thereafter to place the stems into the container thus retaining the arrangement of the flowers.
Patent GB-2313108-A (GB)
Title: Packing cases
Inventor: TINSLEY RONALD FREDERICK
IPC: B65D19/16
Filed: 1996-05-15
Abstract: A demountable packing case (1) comprises a plurality of first panels (2) and second panels (3). Panels (2) have stepped peripheries (4). Panels (3) do not have stepped peripheries. The stepped peripheries (4) of panels (2) are formed by the panels comprising two superimposed layers (5, 6) of plywood, layer (5) being of larger area than layer (6). The non-stepped peripheries of panels (3) interfit with the stepped peripheries (4) of panels (2) so that inward movement of the end panels (3), relative to the top, side and bottom panels (2) is substantially prevented.
Patent GB-2313411-A (GB)
Title: Hydrostatic drive with variable output pump
Inventor: HODGE STEPHEN MARK
IPC: F04C2/10
Filed: 1996-05-25
Abstract: A hydrostatic drive comprises a pump and a motor, the pump being a gerotor pump having the annulus or the rotor axially split into two parts of unequal length, and with means for turning one part relative to the other. As shown rotor part 66 is longer than rotor part 64 and is journalled on bush 76 carried by shaft 78 which can be turned by a worm 84 and pinion 82 or by a rack and pinion, When so turned , the rotor parts 64 and 66 go out of phase and the volume delivered by the pump reduces first to zero and then increases in reverse direction to a smaller maximum output than in the forward direction.
Patent GB-2314735-A (GB)
Title: Digitally recording and reproducing RF test signals
Inventor: ALEXANDER PAUL F
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 1996-06-28
Abstract: Digital audio equipment 12 is used to record modulated signals, such as RF test signals generated by test modems. The modulated signals are down converted into the audio frequency range using mixer 4, local oscillator 6 and filter 8, and are then A/D converted for storage on a suitable medium such as a DAT, CD or RAM. Reproduction of the signal involves D/A conversion of the data, following which, the resulting audio signal may be up-converted to the desired radio frequency using mixer 16, local oscillator 18 and filter 20. The reproduced signal may be used to test the demodulators, codecs and transceivers of radio equipment such as mobile phones. The signals output by the transceiver and the reproduced signal may be recorded on different channels of the digital audio recording equipment 12. The recording equipment 12 may be used to capture RF signals for later analysis. The player 12' may be used for reproducing modulated signals for broadcast.
Patent GB-2304440-A (GB)
Title: An interface circuit for an infrared detector
Inventor: ANDERSON FRANCIS JOSEPH
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 1996-08-07
Abstract: A security circuit (1) comprises three IR detectors (4) connected to a central control panel (2) by a two wire circuit (5). An interface circuit (12) having a pair of input terminals (14,15) connect an IR sensor (10) of each detector (4) to the two wire circuit (5). Each IR detector (4) comprises three identifying resistors (R4A,R4B,R4C) of different values of resistance for facilitating identification of the IR detector (4) which has detected an alarm condition. A transistor (TR1) which is responsive to the IR sensor (10) connects one of the resistors (R4A,R4B,R4C) across the input terminals (14,15) on an alarm condition being detected by the IR sensor 10, thus altering the current being drawn from the central control panel (2). A different one of the resistors (R4A,R4B,R4C) are connected by a connecting bridge (27) across connection terminals (26) into the interface circuits 12 of the respective IR detectors 4, so that each detector (4) draws a different current on an alarm condition existing.
Patent GB-2316830-A (GB)
Title: Satellite communication gateway management system
Inventor: MUNOZ-GARCIA SAMUEL G
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 1996-08-24
Abstract: A satellite communication system has an user terminal 11 communicating via satellites 9A-C and earth stations 7A-E with the terrestrial telephone system 1. The user terminal can register with one of the earth stations, for example 7C which has an associated mobile satellite switching centre 5C which acts as a gateway into the terrestrial system 1. If an attempt is made to call the user terminal 11 from the terrestrial system 1, via the earth station at which the user terminal is registered and this earth terminal fails to establish contact, it instructs other earth stations, in tum, to attempt to establish contact, according to different methods of alternative earth station selection, until contact is made. All voice messages 21 are then routed from the alternative earth station through the earth station 7C at which the user terminal is registered to retain the single and original gateway into the terrestrial system 1. Methods of alternative earth station selection include selecting the one having previously logged the most accesses by the user terminal or selecting the one in the most likely geographical location of the user terminal based on the speed and direction of the user terminal as calculated from previous accesses.
Patent GB-2320434-A (GB)
Title: Arm sling
Inventor: FOSTER IAN
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 1996-12-21
Abstract: The sling comprises a portion 12 formed from a material having an open structure, such as a net or open weave textile, so that the part of the arm and/or hand beneath such portion can be readily inspected. The other portion 14 of the sling may be of padded or soft, close woven textile material and may have openings 26 to allow extension therethrough of any pins placed in the elbow joint for traction purposes. The portion 12 may have a ring 16 and suspension means 18 attached thereto. The two portions can both be opened out to enable easy location of the sling on the arm.
Patent GB-2310596-A (GB)
Title: Indicia holder for garment hanger
Inventor: MITCHELL DONALD CLAUDE
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: An indicia holder for a garment hanger has a main body 11 with a mounting section 13 for releasably holding an indicia element. The mounting section includes a support surface 14, a platform, eg flange 17, extending therefrom, a pair of retaining flanges 20,21 which overlie the surface 14 and define recesses for receiving the indicia element, an access opening 33,34 to each recess, and an upstanding peripheral flange 30 extending from the access openings. The holder may have resilient fingers 41,42 to allow mounting to a hanger body. Sloped ramps 36 engage the indicia member to hold it in place.
Patent GB-2325955-A (GB)
Title: Garment holder
Inventor: ANDERSON PAUL
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 1997-06-05
Abstract: A garment holder for temporarily securing small articles for a washing operation, the holder comprising a plate (4) of springy material which includes two slits (3) which are located so as to cross one another, the ends of the slits being arranged to lie within the periphery of the plate (4). This gives a simple holder which is capable of retaining two socks of a pair together and is intended for use in a washing machine.
Patent GB-2322231-A (GB)
Title: An imaging system
Inventor: JEAVONS ALAN PAUL
IPC: G01T1/161
Filed: 1997-06-20
Abstract: An imaging system module comprising: a pair of high density avalanche chamber converters (11, 12) each including alternate layers (15, 16) of conducting and non-conducting material, e.g. lead and fibreglass respectively, and an array of holes (17) extending through the alternate layers (15, 16), the first converter (11) having conducting elements (18) extending parallel to each other to form a first cathode and the second converter (11) having conducting elements (19) extending parallel to each other in a direction orthogonal to the conducting elements (18) to form a second cathode, and an anode (21) formed by parallel conducting elements between the first and second cathodes (18, 19). Radiation incident upon either converter (11, 12) produces an avalanche of charged particles which are attracted towards the anode (21) and the incidence of a charged particle on the anode (21) causes a current pulse in both the first and second cathodes (18, 19). Pulse height comparison determines whether the particles arose in converter (11) or converter (12). The module may be used in position emission tomography.
Patent GB-2314205-A (GB)
Title: Electrical coupling for piezoelectric ultrasound detector
Inventor: AINDOW JOSEPH
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 1996-02-16
Abstract: An ultrasound detector comprises an array of electrically isolated electrodes (2) embedded in a non-conducting matrix (4) of acoustically engineered material to form a composite body (5). A piezoelectric film (8) is bonded to the body (5) by an insulating adhesive (12), providing an ohmic/capacitive coupling between the electrodes (2) and respective areas of the film (8). The signal generated between the individual electrodes (2) and an electrode layer (18) overlaying the film (8) is processed to provide information on the sound pressure distribution of an ultrasound wave. The use of a non-conductive connection between the film (8) and electrodes (2) greatly facilitates manufacture but provides good performance.
Patent GB-2318230-A (GB)
Title: A ferroelectric memory device and a nondestructive accessing method thereof
Inventor: JEON BYUNG-GIL
IPC: G11C14/00
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A ferroelectric memory device includes a plurality of memory cells each consisting of an access transistor (NO) having a drain connected to a bit line (BL1) and a gate connected to a word line (WL1), and a ferroelectric capacitor (C) having a predetermined hysteresis characteristic and a first plate connected to the source of the access transistor. The ferroelectric memory device further includes a sense amplifier (100n) for comparing a developed voltage level of the bit line (3Ln) with a predetermined reference voltage, to amplify a difference therebetween, in a read mode. The ferroelectric memory device further includes a pulse generator (20) for selectively supplying a write signal having a constant first level or one positive pulse of a second level to a second plate of the ferroelectric capacitor (C), in a write mode, and for supplying a nondestructive read signal having a positive pulse of a third level to the second plate, in a read mode.
Patent GB-2321791-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic cable connection
Inventor: SHINCHI AKIRA
IPC: H01R4/02
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: A connection between an insulated core 17 of a cable and a terminal 13 is made by utrasonically melting the insulation 25 on the wires 24 of the core to allow the wires 24 to engage the contact 13 and is charaterised by a first member 11 having a groove 16 accommodating the terminal 13 and a second member 12 having a protrusion 20 closing the groove 13 and pressing the wires 24 when ultrasonic energy is applied, wherein the second member 12 has a heat resistance lower than that of the material of the bottom wall of the groove. This prevents the contact from sinking into the material of the groove and not engaging the core properly. The material of the bottom wall of the groove may be formed as an insert 27 in the first member (figures 7, 8) or the protrusions may be formed as an insert in the first member (figure 9). In each case, the material of the inserts produces the desired difference between the heat resistance of the bottom wall of the groove and the second member 12.
Patent GB-2323472-A (GB)
Title: Structure of liquid crystal display device and method of manufacture
Inventor: KIM JEONG HYUN
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 1998-02-26
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an active panel of a liquid, crystal display reduces the steps of a masking process and prevents line disconnection of a conductive material forming a pixel electrode 153 which is caused by undercutting and eliminates a stepped profile formed during the etching process. Materials forming a gate insulating layer 119, a semiconductor layer 121, an impurity doped semiconductor layer 123, and source 133 and drain 143 electrodes are sequentially deposited on a substrate. The source 133 and drain 143 electrodes are formed. Then, the semiconductor layer 121 and the gate insulating layer 119 are formed. Thus, the mask processes in the method are reduced. A protection layer 139 made of an organic material is formed prior to the step of forming the pixel electrode 153, resulting in a smooth surface and elimination of line disconnecting.
Patent GB-2326148-A (GB)
Title: Packing apparatus
Inventor: SPREADBOROUGH GERALD EDWARD
IPC: B65B7/20
Filed: 1998-06-15
Abstract: In an apparatus 10 and method for use in packaging containers 12 into cases 14, an open case is placed over a group of containers such that the flaps 42 to form the base of the case extend below the level of the container bases. At least a portion 50 of a support surface for the containers is moved to expose the bases of the containers along an edge of the group, and a case flap is folded inwardly beneath the exposed container bases. As described, the support surface 50 below the bases of the containers is formed as part of a radially slotted flap closing wheel (52 fig.3). On placement of the case around the containers, a flap is inserted into one of said slots (58 fig.3).The wheel is rotated through 90 degrees to expose at least some of the container bases thus allowing a lower flap of the case to be closed below the containers. The flap may then support the containers. The case is then moved on to a further support surface 74 and in doing so has the leading base flap 42 closed by contact with a roller 70. Further movement of the case along the conveyor system allows for the side base flaps 42 to be folded on contact with angled guides 76,77.
Patent GB-2324015-A (GB)
Title: Spaced bimetal actuators operating at same temperature
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 1995-06-09
Abstract: A control for engagement with the external base of a liquid heating vessel comprises a carrier 22 mounting two bimetallic actuators 12, 14 at opposite ends thereof. The actuators operate at the same temperature. Attached to the carrier is a moulding 18 which provides a cordless electrical connector for the vessel, as well as mounting switch means operable by the actuators.
Patent GB-2340351-A (GB)
Title: Inserting auxiliary data for use during subsequent coding
Inventor: MCPARLAND ANDREW KEVIN
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 1998-07-29
Abstract: Auxiliary digital data are inserted into a main digital data stream, to be subsequently coded to produce a coded data stream, by identifying a component of the main data stream that will make substantially no contribution to the coded data stream. It is into this component that data from the auxiliary data stream is inserted. The main digital data stream may comprise MPEG coded audio data, and the component (which represents unoccupied sub-bands or being at a level at or below a quantization noise floor) identified by estimating sub-bands that are unoccupied, or estimating quantization levels.
Patent GB-2328768-A (GB)
Title: Analog multiplier
Inventor: KIMURA KATSUJI
IPC: G06G7/163
Filed: 1998-08-25
Abstract: A CMOS analog multiplier decreases the circuit current fluctuation or deviation when it is realized on an LSI. First, second, third and fourth input voltages V1,V2, V3, V4 are applied as shown and the multiplier output including the product (V1-V2)(V3-V4) is differentially derived from the drain currents of MOSFETs M13 and M8.
Patent GB-2332476-A (GB)
Title: Terminal assembly and solenoid for an i.c. engine fuel injector
Inventor: TOUVELLE MATTHEW S
IPC: F02M51/00
Filed: 1998-11-05
Abstract: A fuel injector 11 includes an injector body 12 defining a terminal passage 27 extending between a solenoid cavity 16 and an outer surface 17. A terminal assembly 30 has an external terminal (42, fig.4), an electrical conductor (40, fig.4) and a sealing member 34 surrounding a portion of the electrical conductor. A portion of the electrical conductor and the sealing member 34 are received in the terminal passage 27. A clamp, eg band clamp 80, is in contact with the outer surface of the injector body 12 and the terminal assembly 30. A solenoid assembly 50 is press fitted to the injector body 12 and received in the solenoid cavity 16. The solenoid assembly 50 includes a bobbin 59 sandwiched between an upper and lower magnetic flux carriers 58, 57. At least one of the flux carriers 58, 57 is plastically deformed when the solenoid assembly 50 is attached to the injector body 12.
Patent GB-2343981-A (GB)
Title: Novelty themed promotional product to display on a vehicle
Inventor: HINE ALAN
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 1998-11-21
Abstract: A novelty promotional product consisting of a miniature three dimensional shape which is specifically designed to be variously and temporarily attached securely to the outside of a vehicle and which has coloured streamers or other flowing materials indicative of an organisation, a movement, a cause, a product, a brand, or any theme. The product may be in the form of a ball 1 which may be attached to an aerial 2, with a wind sock 7 attached thereto. The product may also be secured to the top edge of a wind down window by means of a centrally disposed flange (10, Figure 6).
Patent GB-2345118-A (GB)
Title: Valve and analytical instrument using the valve
Inventor: MOODY GEOFFREY
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: An injection valve (10) comprises a plurality of ports connected in pairs to allow fluid to flow in through a respective port and out through a second respective port and is characterised by an additional port P7 provided in the fluid flow path of two connected ports, to provide a third port in that path. An analytical apparatus uses the valve to obtain varying concentrations of standard solution in an automated process for calibrating the apparatus.
Patent GB-2332085-A (GB)
Title: Edit data generator and editor
Inventor: KUSANAGI KOU
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: An edit data generator for generating edit data defining the contents of editing and used to produce edited video by assembling first and second video materials according to the operation of the operator, which is provided with a means for altering editing points preset on the first and second video materials interlockingly in response to the predetermined operations during the process of generating the edit data; and an editor for generating edit data defining the contents of editing and used to produce edited video by assembling first and second video materials according to the operation of the operator, and producing edited video by editing the first and second video materials according to the edit data generated, which is provided with a means for altering editing points preset on the first and second video materials interlockingly in response to the predetermining operation during the process of generating the edit data.
Patent GB-2349815-A (GB)
Title: Bath fitting to provide jets of air and/or water
Inventor: BENTLEY MICHAEL STEVEN
IPC: A61H33/02
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: A bath 10 is filled via a pipe 22 that is connected to a channel 18. The water flows around the channel 18 and down conduits 24 that are connected to the channel 18. The base 12 of the bath includes a series of perforations or openings 26 through which water in each conduit 24 can exit into the bath. Once the bath has been filled heated moist air is supplied to the channel 18 and the conduits 24.