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Patent GB-2289667-A (GB)
Title: Identification device for infant feeding bottles
Inventor: BERMINGHAM GERAINT RHYS PRICE
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: An attachment designed to fit to an infant's feeding bottle assembly that allows for personal identification of the bottle, thereby safeguarding individual personal hygiene, consists of a split collar that fits around the neck of the bottle. The collar carries an identification name, design or mark. The collar may deform under the force of the bottle closure ring as that is screwed on, and be held in position thereby. Such collars may be made of semi-rigid plastics and of various colours. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301086-A (GB)
Title: Storage system with inflatable containing frame
Inventor: JEFFERIS PETER THOMAS JOHN
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 1995-05-23
Abstract: A system for the storage of fluid materials such as sewage or water comprises a storage vessel 2, which is preferable flexible, and an inflatable containing frame 2. The frame preferably comprises a base sheet folded in at the edges and heat sealed to define cylindrical inflatable walls. The frame extends under and at least partially up the sides of the storage vessel. The storage vessel has at least one inlet/outlet 10 and may have vents 11 for gas release. Stays 13 may be attached to brace the system in use. The storage system may be folded down for easy transport.
Patent GB-2301749-A (GB)
Title: Allocation of signalling and traffic slots in TDM communication system
Inventor: OWEN GARETH IAN
IPC: H04J3/12
Filed: 1995-06-01
Abstract: A Time division Multiplexed communications system has a frame divided into traffic and signalling information. The slot allocated to a communications unit in the signalling frame is independent from the respective slot allocated in the traffic frame. The system is also capable of switching between trunked slow associated control channel (TSACCH) and normal slow associated control channel (SACCH) depending upon whether the amount of signalling messages to be sent exceeds the capacity of a particular slot.
Patent GB-2304078-A (GB)
Title: Stamping device
Inventor: LAM JACKIE
IPC: B41K1/02
Filed: 1995-08-07
Abstract: A stamping device (10) comprises a body (11) having an open bottom end (12), a stamping member (19) provided at the bottom end (12), and a skirt (14) provided at the bottom end (12) around the stamping member (19). The skirt (14) is movable relative to the body (11) between a lower position to protect the stamping member (19) and an upper position to expose the stamping member (19) for stamping operation and incorporates a spring (15) to resiliently bias the skirt (14) into the lower position. The skirt (14) and spring (15) are formed into a one-piece structure, and may be integrally moulded from plastics material.
Patent GB-2291229-A (GB)
Title: An improved fault tolerant hard disk array controller
Inventor: HOLLAND ALEXANDER
IPC: G11C29/00
Filed: 1994-03-23
Abstract: The disk array control system is a fault tolerant controller for arrays of hard disk drives. With the controller (8) as a front end, and array of hard disk drives (12) would appear as a single drive to a host computer system (7) connected to the controller. The controller translates input/output data requests (300) from the host system (7) to input/output data transfer requests for the appropriate drives in the drive array (12). To minimize latency, translation techniques provide for a minimal number of accesses to the drives in the array. Queued input/output requests are supported, and, to maximise throughout, optimal scheduling techniques are used to optimize resource usage and minimize drive access overheads. Means are provided for detecting module failures, sustaining operation after failure, and replacing faulty modules without interrupting service. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302330-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer golf ball and method of making the same
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: C08L23/26
Filed: 1995-11-29
Abstract: A multi-layer golf ball having a core, an inner cover layer comprising an ionomer and having Shore D hardness of about 65 or less, and an outer cover layer which is harder than the inner cover layer, comprises an ionomer, and has a Shore D hardness of more than 40. The sum of the thickness of the inner cover layer and the thickness of the outer cover layer is greater than 0.090 inches. A method for making the golf ball also is disclosed. The ball may have a PGA compression of no more than 110 and a coefficient of restitution of at least 0.780.
Patent GB-2296538-A (GB)
Title: Shaft seal with dust sealing lip
Inventor: MUNEKATA HIDEKO
IPC: F16J15/3232
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A shaft seal (20) suitable for use in automotive shock absorber. The shaft seal (20) includes an annular dust sealing member (36) having a dust sealing lip (56) and an auxiliary rib (60). The auxiliary rib (60) is configured to present a rounded profile having the radius of curvature larger than the radius of curvature of the dust sealing lip (56). The dust sealing lip (56) supported by the auxiliary rib (60) sustains dust scraping action for a prolonged time period to effectively prevent ingress of dust and dirt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2312348-A (GB)
Title: Chromakeying with transition colour volumes
Inventor: PETTIGREW DANIEL
IPC: H04N9/75
Filed: 1996-04-15
Abstract: Pixel values are specified by three color components (RGB) of colour space. A set of pixels may be identified as belonging to a defined colour volume, ie a sub-set of the world volume. This colour volume is defined by planes of constant red, vector 503, constant green, vector 505 and constant blue, vector 506. The colour volume may also be modified with respect to an additional plane defined by a plurality of these axis. Thus, the additional plane may represent values of constant luminance, vector 502, 501, constant yellow, vector 511, constant magenta, vector 509, constant cyan, vector 507 etc. When used in chromakeying, a first defined volume is enclosed within a second defined volume and space between these volumes represents the grey-scale of blending edge. By including additional planes for modifying the volumes, it is possible to optimise the keying volumes with reference to intuitive colour space parameters (figure 8 not shown).
Patent GB-2302503-A (GB)
Title: A stackable school chair
Inventor: FEWCHUK MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: A47C7/62
Filed: 1996-06-21
Abstract: A moulded plastic chair has four identical legs 4, 5 which are hollow, have a constant cross-section along their length and have a leading convex edge and a rearward concave edge. The shape and arrangement of the legs enables these chairs to be stacked. The chairs come in sets of different sizes to cater for differently sized children with each set comprising two differently sized chairs. The chairs from the same set can be stacked together to form a single stack. A coloured indicator 8 may be present to indicate the size of each chair and the chair may also have a pair of protrusions 8 on the upper edge 7 of the backrest 3 to provide a support for a school bag.
Patent GB-2302504-A (GB)
Title: A seating structure
Inventor: KING SHELDON
IPC: A47C7/56
Filed: 1996-06-21
Abstract: A seat structure is disclosed which mounts on a horizontal rail 3. The seat structure has a backrest 6 and a pivoted tip-up seat 7 mounted on a bifurcated yoke 9. The backrest is supported by the pair of limbs on which the the seat is pivoted. Armrests are independently mounted on the rail. The seat structure may also be pivotally mounted on the rail so that it can fold forwardly or backwardly to an out-of-use position and/or be directly mounted on retractable tiers to provide retractable seating. The structure finds use in seating for stadia, auditoria, theatres etc.
Patent GB-2303992-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker case structure damps vibrations in video display appliances
Inventor: PARK JONG MAN
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 1996-08-01
Abstract: A loudspeaker case structure for a video display appliance is disclosed. The case is capable of damping and absorbing vibrations arising from the output of a loudspeaker 6, to remove the howling phenomenon produced on a cathode-ray tube (2, fig.1) by the transfer of the vibrations to the cathode-ray tube. The loudspeaker case structure includes a housing 52 having a predetermined space for receiving the loudspeaker 6 therein, the housing dispersing and damping the vibrations from the loudspeaker through the space, and a supporting section 54, 55 extending from the housing, for supporting and fixing the housing to a main bracket 20 of a cabinet (1, fig.1) and absorbing the remaining vibrations passing through the housing. In the embodiment described, the supporting section comprises an elastic absorbing rib portion 54 of concertina arrangement, in combination with a supporting rib portion 55 and a supporting body 56.
Patent GB-2317395-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: ASKEW STUART CLIVE
IPC: C11D17/06
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: Granular detergent compositions or component thereof contain a cellulolytic enzyme and one or more cationic compounds, which are cationic, (partially) quaternized ethoxylated (poly)amine compounds with clay-soil removal / anti-redeposition properties.
Patent GB-2304013-A (GB)
Title: Coupling signals into or out of power lines
Inventor: BROWN PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: Apparatus for use with an electricity distribution and/or power transmission network comprises a low pass filter 10 for allowing in use a low frequency high amplitude mains electricity power signal to pass from the network to a consumer's premises and for preventing electrical noise from the premises entering the network. Telecommunications signals greater than 1 MHz are inputted to or removed from the network at 16 via the filter. Inductor 20 and capacitor 30 are for allowing the mains signal to pass to consumer's premises while blocking or attenuating telecommunications signals. Capacitor 24 allows telecommunications signals to pass but block mains frequency signals. Inductor 34 and fuses 26, 32 provide protection if either of the capacitors fail. The apparatus may be impedance matched with telecommunications devices and the power network. The apparatus may be enclosed in a shielding box to minimise radiation.
Patent GB-2302358-A (GB)
Title: Offshore construction and vessel
Inventor: ELLNOR PIET
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 1995-06-07
Abstract: A construction jack-up barge comprising a barge (11) supporting a tower (13) in a stowed horizontal position for transport and a vertical position for deployment. The tower (13) has three fold out legs (15), each equipped with a footing assembly (17). The tower (13) is supported for rotation between a horizontal stowed position and a vertical position for deployment, about the barge (11), by a pivotal connection (19). The tower is also supported in a travelling frame (20) which has concave shaped rollers (21) which track each chord of the tower (13), allowing the tower (13) to be moved up and down relative to the barge (11), when the tower is being deployed. In the vertical position the tower (13) is received through an opening which extends through the deck to the hull of the barge (11). A central cut out portion (33) extends from the stern of the barge (11), to the opening, to provide a pathway for the tower (13) as it rotates between the horizontal and vertical positions. The barge may be jacked up clear of the water, and may be separated from the column to enable the embarking therefrom.
Patent GB-2311345-A (GB)
Title: Holding a vehicle stationary e.g.at traffic lights by automatic brake operation
Inventor: NELL JOACHIM
IPC: B60T8/24
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: When a vehicle has stopped e.g. at traffic lights, further pressure on the pedal, or activation of a switch 79, within a delay time period results in automatic brake operation, thus allowing release of the brake pedal. A signal from electronic control unit 4 allows atmospheric air to pass to chamber 36 of the brake booster 14 for the automatic brake operation. This automatic brake operation, which may not act on all the brakes, is cancelled when the accelerator pedal 3, a parking brake, or a system off switch is actuated. ECU 4 produces the signal in response to sensor signals additional to that from the pedal or switch 79, and termination of the automatic operation is prevented if the bonnet is open, a door is open, or the driver's seat is not occupied. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, termination of the automatic operation requires actuation of the clutch.
Patent GB-2313972-A (GB)
Title: Lidar display
Inventor: NIMBLETT DONALD W
IPC: G01S17/10
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: A scanning lidar analyses returns to obtain a range "display" (i.e. a range versus azimuth and elevation distribution) and an amplitude "display". These are combined to gives a single fused display representing both "displays". The range data may be assigned to one of a number of range bands, which are subdivided into sub-bands, a specific colour representing a target in each sub-band and the colours repeating in subsequent bands. The display may be limited to one band; the band can be scrolled through all possible ranges to enable the user to detect features more easily. The range and amplitude displays can be "sharpened" to take into account optical transmission characteristics of the lidar and back-scatter from the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2315814-A (GB)
Title: A low pressure multi-point fuel injector valve located in an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: OTANI ASAHIKO
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 1997-07-24
Abstract: A fuel injector valve 3 is located in an intake manifold 2 downstream of a throttle valve 4. The manifold 2 has a plurality of intake branches for connection to respective cylinders and opening to a joint portion. The valve is disposed just upstream of the joint portion so as to face the openings of the intake branches. The valve 3 injects multiple sprays, each spray directed towards an opening of an intake branch to facilitate equal distribution of fuel to the cylinders. The valve 3 is controlled by an electronic control unit using two main operating parameters, fuel pressure and pulse width modulation. These are controlled within the range of 250-300 kPa for fuel pressure and 2-4 ms for driving pulse to ensure the atomised fuel particle mean diameter as expressed in a Sauter mean particle diameter is in a range of 120-200 ~m. These parameters also ensure that substantially less than 15% of the atomised fuel particles have a diameter of 80 ~m or less.
Patent GB-2328427-A (GB)
Title: Labelling with labels cut from non-backed strip
Inventor: MOORHOUSE PAUL MASON
IPC: B65C9/46
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing individual self-adhesive labels and for applying them to products conveyed successively past the apparatus, comprising means (23, 24) for drawing non-backed adhesive strip label material from a roll (20) and directing same past a non-contact cutting device (27) before the label (31) is supported by a vacuum holding system (26) prior to application to the product (21). The drawing means (23,24) include members (25) to contact the adhesive side of the strip material without substantially adhering thereto. Each member (25) may be a roller having an abrasive, grit-like, ribbed or other non-smooth surface. The non-contact cutting device (27) may be a laser cutter. A non-contact ink jet printer (28), position sensor (29) and brushes or wipers (30) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2328190-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension
Inventor: RANDLE JAMES NEVILLE
IPC: B60G21/05
Filed: 1997-08-11
Abstract: A vehicle suspension system adapted to dampen vibration in roll and bounce comprises a diamond shaped plate P pivoted at its upper corner 9 on a support 10, two shock absorbers inside coil springs 1,2, each connected between the upper portion 3 of a linkage 4 connected to an axle and to opposite corners 11,12 of the plate P, and a Watts linkage W bridging the wheels is connected between lower portions 5 of the linkages 4 and the lower corner 8 of the plate P. When subjected to bounce forces the Watts linkage operates and the plate remains substantially stationary, and when subjected to roll forces the Watts linkage remains substantially stationary and the plate P pivots towards the wheel tending to rise.
Patent GB-2318207-A (GB)
Title: Optical disc reproduction apparatus with controlled equalizer
Inventor: MA BYUNG-IN
IPC: G11B7/00
Filed: 1997-10-03
Abstract: An disc reproduction apparatus reproduces an optical disc using a constant linear velocity (CLV) method. This apparatus comprises an equalizer 21 for receiving a signal read from the optical disc and equalizing the received signal according to an equalization control signal, a wide-capture range phase-locked loop (wide PLL) 22 for performing a phase lock operation with regard to the received equalized signal based on a phase lock control signal. An automatic adjuster 23 selects one of predetermined phase lock control values, according to a type of an optical disc to be used and reproduction velocity determined during initial operation, and a desired target position to read data from the optical disc, and generates a phase lock control signal having the selected value. A correction unit 24 selects one of a predetermined first equalization control value and a second equalization control value which is generated by the wide PLL 22 and relates to a phase lock operation, according to the desired target position, and generates an equalization control signal having the selected equalization control value. Accordingly, the present invention provides an effect of optimizing the characteristics of the equalizer, in case of reproducing a compact disc (CD), a digital video disc (DVD), or other type, at various reproduction velocities, using a constant linear velocity method and a wide-capture range phase-locked loop.
Patent GB-2318978-A (GB)
Title: Recolonisation of intestinal tract with microflora
Inventor: PLUMMER NIGEL T
IPC: A61K35/745
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A method of restoring microflora to the intestinal tract following antibiotic therapy uses beneficial microbes which are administered in a treatment delivery medium to produce a beneficial microflora growth rate in excess of the natural growth rate. Therefore the intestinal tract is recolonised by beneficial microbes before other less desirable microbes are able to do so.
Patent GB-2317187-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a heat treated steel casting and a heat treated steel casting
Inventor: HEWITT PAUL HERBERT
IPC: C21D1/32
Filed: 1997-04-15
Abstract: A method of making a heat treated steel casting comprising the steps of taking an "as-cast" steel casting comprising not more than 0.2 % carbon, a total alloy content of less than about 4 %, a carbon equivalent, as herein defined, lying in the range 0.45-0.7 and cooling the casting after performing the casting operation and then performing a heat treatment operation by re-heating the casting to a temperature above the AC 3 temperature to homogenise the casting, then cooling the casting to an inter-critical temperature lying between the AC 3 and AC 1 temperature and then quenching to room temperature.
Patent GB-2325113-A (GB)
Title: Line voltage monitoring; determining telephone line status
Inventor: BYRNE JOHN OLIVER
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 1998-01-12
Abstract: A monitoring circuit 1 for determining if a voltage exists on a line, particularly a telephone line 5, has a capacitor Cx which is charged from the line 5 and which discharges completely each time a trigger pulse from a microprocessor IC6 of a PABX turns on a discharge transistor TR1. Provided the capacitor Cx has charged to at least a certain voltage, the discharge current passing through transistor TR1 and an LED D2 of a photocoupler IC2 will be sufficient to turn on a transistor TR2. Turn on of transistor TR2 is detected by a comparator IC4 giving a high output which is input to microprocessor IC6. The microprocessor IC6 gradually decreases the time period between discharge pulses so that eventually there will be insufficient time between pulses for the capacitor Cx to charge to a level high enough to turn on transistor TR2 at the next discharge. The microprocessor notes the value of the time period at which the transistor TR2 first fails to turn on at the succeeding discharge pulse, the length of this period being dependent on the voltage on the line 5. Alternatively, the period between discharge pulses may be gradually increased, the value of the period at which the transistor TR2 first turns on then being noted. The microprocessor IC6 then uses an algorithm to determine line voltage from the noted time period. It can thus be determine whether the telephone line 5 is disconnected, idle or seized. Calibration of the monitoring circuit 1 is effected by carrying out the above procedure while the actual line voltage is determined by connecting an analogue to digital port 16 of microprocessor IC6 to the same line 5. In normal use with a PBX coupled to two exchange lines 5, the port 16 is connected to a seized one of the lines and the monitoring circuit 1 is connected to the other line.
Patent GB-2323757-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight secure communication tunnelling over the internet
Inventor: CRICHTON JOSEPH M
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: A lightweight secure tunnelling protocol or LSTP permits communicating across one or more firewalls by using a middle server or proxy. Three proxies are used to establish an end-to-end connection that navigates through the firewalls. In a typical configuration, a server 211 is behind a first firewall 23 and a client 222 behind a second firewall 25 are interconnected by an untrusted network 12 (e.g., the Internet) between the firewalls. A first inside firewall SOCKS-aware server-side end proxy 213 connects to the server 211 inside the first firewall 23. A second inside firewall SOCKS-aware client-side end Proxy 223 is connected to by the client 222 inside the second firewall 25. Both server-side and client-side end proxies 213, 223 can address a third proxy (called a middle proxy) 26 outside the two firewalls 23, 25.