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Patent GB-2295508-A (GB)
Title: Parallel inverter system
Inventor: SHIRAHAMA HIDEFUMI
IPC: H02M7/48
Filed: 1993-02-15
Abstract: In a parallel inverter system such as for an uninterruptible power supply, output currents of the inverters 2 are averaged in a circuit 87 and a current control loop 11, 87, 64, 63, and 62 responds to the magnitude of an output current of each inverter such as to change a command value for a voltage waveform control circuit 54 associated with each inverter such that currents shared by the inverters can be set desirably to effectively suppress a cross current flowing between the inverters upon establishment of parallel running. Further parallel inverter arrangements are described (Figures 1 - 25). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306298-A (GB)
Title: Barbecue stand
Inventor: MATTHEWS RAYMOND HARRY
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 1996-03-14
Abstract: A stand (1) for supporting a portable disposable barbecue (30) above the ground having a pair of leg components (2, 4) which are pivotally interconnected to form an X-shaped foldable support for a grid forming a support surface (9) to the ground, to allow heat to dissipate from the open barbecue. The grid has at least two raised sides (13, 14, 15) which prevent the barbecue from sliding off. The grid is pivotally connected to one pair of leg components and is linkable with this other leg component to keep the stand erect. Preferably the grid is formed from rods (51 - 53) of which at least a pair are 'U' shaped to form hooks (12) for securing the grid to the other leg.
Patent GB-2311199-A (GB)
Title: Vine weevil deterrent
Inventor: WALLIS FRANK
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 1996-03-22
Abstract: A plant protection device for protecting pot plants from vine weevils comprises a saucer having an island placed in the middle of the saucer. By surrounding the island, on which the plant pot containing the plant is standing, with a channel of water, the weevil is denied access to the plant. The protection device also serves the purpose of a plant pot saucer collecting any surplus water from watering of the plant. The water in the barrier also has the advantage of providing a humid micro climate around the plant.
Patent GB-2300785-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a used line with a CLI device
Inventor: O'CONNOR CATHAL MHUIRE
IPC: H04M1/57
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: Apparatus 1 provides access from a telephone line 7 of a telephone network 2 to a call identification device 5 installed in a digital telephone exchange 6 of the telephone network 2 for enabling the telephone number of any of the telephone lines 4 to be identified by a caller on that line. The apparatus 1 is connected by a dedicated telephone line 18 to the telephone network 2 through a main distribution frame 9. The apparatus 1 is accessible by dialling the number of the dedicated telephone line 18 on any of the telephone lines 4 using a DTMF telephone 8. Within the apparatus 1 a set of spoken phrases are stored which correspond to phrases which are to be relayed from the apparatus 1 during the course of identifying the telephone number to the telephone line 4. Data representing the ten digits are also stored in the apparatus 1 so that the telephone number of the telephone line 7 can be transmitted to the DTMF telephone 8 as synthesised speech signals.
Patent GB-2318823-A (GB)
Title: Brick and strut fixing bracket
Inventor: WILDMAN JOSEPH KINSON
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: Opposing brackets 4,3,2, are shaped to provide a tapered hold between a strut 5 and brick 9 when brought together by a ring 6 or open or closed link forced down over the taper. The accompany drawing shows the method or tightening by moving the rang or link. The tapering shape makes use of the bending allowance of metal to adjust to discrepancies in the standard size of brick and wooden batten or strut. The coincident grip on a brick walltop and a strut is suitable to support trellis above a brick wall, without making an insertion into the brickwork. A fixture made between an individual brick or block and a strut provides freestanding support for a trellis screen or other moveable artefacts such as a notice or guiding ribbon or garden objects 8.
Patent GB-2314825-A (GB)
Title: Sealing device for packaging machine
Inventor: SUGA YASUTAKA
IPC: B65B9/067
Filed: 1996-07-01
Abstract: The present invention is intended to effect proper sealing of a film 26 by automatically adjusting the gripping pressure exerted by seal bars 29, 30 on the basis of a change in unsteady current flowing through the seal bars which grip the film. When the main shaft 42 of a servomotor 41 mounted on a frame 33 is rotated forward and backward, the pair of seal bars 29, 30 open and close with respect to each other. When the seal bars 29, 30 press each other, the film 26 is gripped under pressure by these seal bars and heat-sealed. Cushion means for elastically pressing the seal bars increases the gripping pressure of the pair of seal bars in proportion to an increase in the angle of rotation of the main shaft 42 of the motor 41 after the opposed surfaces of the seal bars have contacted each other. A controller 61 decreases the sealer gripping pressure when the current is high and produces a large amount of heat in filaments 70 stuck to the opposed surfaces of the seal bars but increases the sealer gripping pressure when the current is low and produces a smaller amount of heat in the filaments.
Patent GB-2313090-A (GB)
Title: Bale grouping or accumulating
Inventor: WARD KEITH JOHN
IPC: A01D85/00
Filed: 1996-08-19
Abstract: Apparatus for bale grouping or accumulating conveys bales from a receiving location 22 to create free space for bale manipulation. Each bale is tipped by arms 80, 82 to an edge-down lengthwise grouped configuration and collated by collator 92 into a group of at least three bales within a swingable stacking frame 94 which enables the groups to be released in a vertically-stacked arrangement. A damper bar (108,Fig.12) maintains bale security and configuration while damping turning movement of the bales into their grouped dispositions.
Patent GB-2317467-A (GB)
Title: Input operand control in data processing systems
Inventor: GLASS SIMON JAMES
IPC: G06F7/48
Filed: 1996-09-23
Abstract: A data processing system having a plurality of registers 10 and an arithmetic logic unit 20, 22, 24 includes program instruction words having a source register bit field specifying one of the registers storing an input operand data word together with an input operand size flag indicating whether the input operand has an N-bit size or (N/2)-bit size together with a high/low location flag indicating which of the high order bit positions or low order bit positions stores the input operand if it is of the smaller size. It is preferred that the arithmetic logic unit is also able to perform parallel operation program instruction words operating independently upon (N/2)-bit input operand data words stored in respective halves of a register.
Patent GB-2318981-A (GB)
Title: Web-fingered swim-glove
Inventor: PRICE ARTHUR HENRY
IPC: A63B31/04
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: The webs of the swim-glove are so arranged that during the return stroke the webs fold to the rear of the hand and so allow the fingers to be closely packed to minimise resistance through the water. A perimeter bead can be moulded into the glove material in such an arrangement that the material of the web takes up a backward bias. Further beads can be moulded in to improve strength of the glove.
Patent GB-2307445-A (GB)
Title: A computer mouse mat comprising a notepad
Inventor: WEBB CHRISTOPHER GORDON
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 1996-11-21
Abstract: The notepad comprises sheets of paper 2 bonded together along two adjacent edges, e.g. along the full length of their bottom and left-hand edges 3,4. The sheets are mounted on a card back 5 for support having self-adhesive tabs 6 mounted at the corners. Each sheet has printed matter, e.g. a notepad area, a to-do area and advertising 7-9, running along the length of the pad. The pad corners 10 may be rounded or square. Alternatively the pad may be made of water-impervious wax paper and used as a utility pad in place of a bar towel or drip tray.
Patent GB-2307705-A (GB)
Title: Drilling, production, test, and oil storage caissons
Inventor: HORTON EDWARD E III
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 1996-11-28
Abstract: A drilling, production, test, and oil storage caisson 10 for use in deep water offshore well operations includes separate low pressure and high pressure drilling risers 30,28 independently supported on buoyancy modules 32. Multiple drilling and production risers are left in the water and connected to the drilling rig and well(s) as needed to prevent the need for the raising and lowering of different risers during the various steps involved in beginning and completing wells. Surface and lower BOP stacks 34,36 are utilized. Means for controlling the accelerations and velocity of the drilling riser buoyancy modules in the event of riser failure is provided. A subsea tree with dual master valves allows for production directly through a vertical production riser, flowline, to the production manifold on the caisson 1 0. A twisted tubing production riser is formed from three strings of tubing that are used for the flowline, annulus, and conduit for control lines.
Patent GB-2313784-A (GB)
Title: Device for facilitating blood circulation in the lower limbs
Inventor: BIBI RONI
IPC: A61H23/04
Filed: 1997-06-02
Abstract: The apparatus comprises: (a) a sandal element, including: a sole element having inflatable chambers 4, 6, 8, 10 for selectively and independently applying pressure to distinct portions of the user's sole, each of the inflatable chambers being located at a specific portion of the sole element; and a shell element for fastening the sole element to the user's foot; and (b) an inflating system for independently inflating and deflating the inflatable chambers, preferably in a periodical manner. The inflating system may include: a pump; a valvular system for controlling the flow of fluid into and out of the inflatable chambers; a pressure sensor; and a controller. The user may specify the chambers to be inflated and deflated and the sequence of inflation and deflation, as well as the frequency of inflation and deflation and the operating time of the inflating system, thereby simulating any motor activity of the foot, including standing, walking and running.
Patent GB-2326309-A (GB)
Title: A telephone having a removeable memory module
Inventor: CASSIDY BRIAN CHARLES
IPC: H04M1/27
Filed: 1997-06-09
Abstract: A telephone is disclosed which comprises a memory 6 for storing first information, such as ID information, and a memory module receiver 10 for removably receiving a memory module for storing second information, such as ID information. The telephone also comprises a microprocessor 4 for detecting a change in contact between the memory module and the memory module receiver 10 since the previous use of the telephone. The microprocessor 4 uses the first information when the memory module and receiving means are not in contact and the second information when memory module and receiving means are in contact whilst there is no change detected. However, when a change is detected, the information to be used by the microprocessor 4 is selected, either automatically or manually.
Patent GB-2314551-A (GB)
Title: Material handling vehicle with positioning sensors
Inventor: KNIGHT DAVID JOHN
IPC: B66F9/14
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: A material handling vehicle 10, e.g. a forklift, has an extendable boom 15 raised and lowered by a first drive means (17, fig 4), and extended and retracted by a second drive means (20, fig 4). A material handling implement 21 comprising a carrier (25, fig 5), a load engaging device (30, fig 5) relatively movable to the carrier, and a first sensing means (39, fig 5) which senses a position of the device relative to the carrier, is mounted on the end of the boom. The drive means are responsive to the first sensing means at a certain position, the operation of the drive means is modified accordingly. There may be a second sensing means (39, fig 5) located on the handling implement to sense a second position of the device relative to the character, and also modify operation of the drive means. The sensing means are preferably proximity switches, and one of them may detect relative vertical movement between the device and carrier, while the other may detect relative angular movement. There may also be a third sensing means to determine a predetermined orientation of the carrier relative to vertical, and a mode sensing means to determine the angular orientation of the boom relative to vertical.
Patent GB-2315581-A (GB)
Title: Detecting key actuations
Inventor: GARDNER MICHAEL R
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1997-07-01
Abstract: An electronic device includes at least L keys (114) and a processor (506) having at least M inputs (600). Upon actuation, each one of the at least L keys (114) toggles a unique combination of N inputs of the at least M inputs (600). The at least M inputs (600) are read by the processor (506) and compared to a plurality of predetermined key patterns. Upon a match with one of the predetermined key patterns, a key actuation is detected and a predetermined function may be processed in response thereto. The processor (506) may ignore simultaneous key actuations where combinations of inputs greater than N are toggled.
Patent GB-2317976-A (GB)
Title: Reducing power consumption in a processing device
Inventor: LOPER ALBERT J
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: While a set-associative cache memory 14, 16 in a processing device 10 operates in a first power mode, information is stored in up to N number of ways of the cache memory, where N is an integer number and N>1. While the cache memory operates in a second, power-saving mode, the information is stored in up to M number of ways of the cache memory, where M is an integer number and 0<M<N. In the second mode, further power-saving is achieved by reducing the maximum number of data bits loaded from cache memory, or number of instructions fetched and processed, per cycle of the processing device.
Patent GB-2318265-A (GB)
Title: Counterweight arrangement for mobile X-ray apparatus
Inventor: PELLEGRINO ANTHONY JOSEPH
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 1994-11-07
Abstract: A mobile X-ray unit (fig. 1) has a counterweighted articulating X-ray tube support arm (30, fig. 1) that allows positioning of an attached X-ray tube (52, fig. 1) virtually without the need for moving a supporting carriage (12, fig. 1). The first pivotable support appendage 36 of the support arm is arranged to slide along mast 20 by coupling to rail 120, which is attached to the first side 116 of web 114 connecting two flanges 110, 112 of the mast. A counterweight 136 is slidably coupled to rails 132, 134 on the second side 118 of web 14. A pulley arrangement 148, 150, 154, 156 is used. The X-ray arm includes electro-magnetically actuated disk brakes for locking the arm in a predetermined position, and the carriage may be moved by application of force on a handle (200, fig. 1) engaged with the carriage by strain gauge assemblies (210, 212, fig. 9).
Patent GB-2330157-A (GB)
Title: Riser system for connecting a seabed installation with a floating vessel
Inventor: DE BAAN JACOB
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 1997-10-07
Abstract: A riser system for connecting a seabed installation to a floating vessel consists of first and second fluid conveying conduits (13,14) connected by an articulated joint (7). In a standby condition the articulated joint (7) is anchored to the seabed, the two conduits (13,14) are not in fluid communication with one another and the upper conduit (13) rises substantially vertically with the aid of a buoyancy device (9). In use, the upper conduit (13) is pulled in to a floating vessel, thereby releasing the articulated joint (7) from the anchor (8) and allowing the joint to pivot in order to connect the upper and lower conduits (13,14) to allow passage of fluid therethrough.
Patent GB-2322291-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with brush regulator
Inventor: WOERWAG PETER
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: The brush roller (11) is driven by way of a belt drive (10) by an air fan (15), which is provided in a fan chamber (14) of the casing (2). Provided between the brush chamber (3) and the fan chamber (14) is a guide nozzle (7) for guiding the intake air stream (S) acting upon the air fan (15). In order to reduce the drive power when the vacuum-cleaning tool (1) is lifted from the floor, the guide nozzle (7) is tiltably mounted in the casing (2) of the vacuum-cleaning tool (1). In a first tilted position - the operating position - in order to achieve a high drive power, the intake air stream (S) is directed towards the air fan (15), and in a second tilted position - the inoperative position - in order to achieve a low idling speed, the intake air stream (S) is directed substantially radially towards the fan (15).
Patent GB-2324684-A (GB)
Title: Mobile Telephone with Anti-theft Security Function
Inventor: ISHIDA TAKESHI
IPC: H04M1/66
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: The telephone apparatus comprises means for determining whether identification information of a telephone main unit (11) and of a battery unit (31) that supplies power to the main unit (11) match, in which case power is supplied to the main unit (11). A second means for determining whether identification information of the battery unit (31) and of a battery charger (51) that charges the battery unit (31) match causes the battery charger (51) to supply the power to the battery unit (31) in the case of a match. When identification information of the portable telephone main unit (11), the battery unit (31), and the battery charger (51) match, the power of the portable telephone unit is turned on and thereby the battery unit (31) is charged.
Patent GB-2337548-A (GB)
Title: A self-contained Pavement Crusher
Inventor: OLIVER SIMON JAMES
IPC: E01C23/12
Filed: 1998-05-16
Abstract: A self-contained pavement crusher (1) comprises a wheeled road-going supporting member (3) which supports a pavement breaking drill (12 - fig 1), a means for lifting broken pavement (17), and a crusher (7). The breaking drill and lifting means are mounted on separate powered articulate arms (8,9). The lifting means is intended to transfer broken pavement material from ground level to the crusher inlet (32 - fig 1). One embodiment of the invention includes a conveyor (34) which may remove crushed pavement material from the outlet of the crusher (7) to a separate area or container. Means are provided to control the functions of the selfcontained pavement crusher (1) via a control panel (28).
Patent GB-2337693-A (GB)
Title: Work surface for supporting storage units
Inventor: LOVERING TIMOTHY ARTHUR
IPC: A47B77/02
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: A furniture assembly for use in a kitchen comprises a substantially planar work surface 1 supported between ground-engaging end supports 2, wherein the work surface comprises a structural arrangement from which storage units such as cabinets, drawers, and shelves are able to be suspended. A plurality of perforated steel strips may be affixed to the underside of the work surface such that the storage units may be hooked into the perforations. A beam structure may also be formed in the work surface to allow suspension of the storage units. The work surface may be provided with a channel 3 located substantially at the front edge thereof, which channel may have a smoothly curving profile. The work surface may comprise sheet steel at one end 1a and wood or a like material at the other end 1b, wherein a sink 106 may be mounted in an aperture in the wood or like material. A cabinet (200, Fig. 2) for suspending from the furniture assembly is also described.
Patent GB-2323425-A (GB)
Title: Flywheel device
Inventor: REIK WOLFGANG
IPC: F16F15/139
Filed: 1994-06-17
Abstract: Two flywheel masses 303,313 are rotatable, both together and relative to each other, about a common axis. Dampers with coil springs 310 oppose rotation of the flywheels relative to each other. One flywheel mass 313 is connectable with the output shaft of an engine and the other (secondary) flywheel mass 303 can be coupled and uncoupled through a clutch with a gearbox input shaft. The primary flywheel mass has a radially extending flange-like area for connection to the output shaft of an engine through screws provided radially inwardly of the energy accumulators. The primary flywheel mass has radially outwards a mass ring fitted on and/or moulded on in one piece. The secondary flywheel mass 303 has an annular friction face 382 for a clutch disc and a friction device 354 is mounted radially outside of the damper 310,311.
Patent GB-2330869-A (GB)
Title: Movable member : fluid-pressure mover : pressure control
Inventor: RITTER ANDREAS
IPC: E05F15/49
Filed: 1998-09-10
Abstract: A system for moving a member such as flap, tailgate or door includes fluid-operated piston/cylinder unit 6 connected to the member, and valve 11 controlling the direction of movement of unit 6. To allow operation of unit 6 by manual force upon pump or power failure, pressure-limiting valve 17 responds to increased pressure in unit 6 by switching valve 11. In anti-pinching mode, valve 17 responds to an increase in pressure in unit 6, caused by an object blocking the movement of the member, by switching valve 11 to transmit fluid from unit 6, thereby reducing pinching pressure.
Patent GB-2342746-A (GB)
Title: Water softener relenisher detector
Inventor: HINES PETER
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 1998-09-28
Abstract: The detector senses the presence of replenisher 12 in a replenisher tank of an ion exchange water softener, the tank containing a water soluble replenisher, the detector comprising a sinker 14 and connected to an alarm, the arrangement being such that in use that in a first state the sinker rests on solid replenisher above the level of the solution contained in the tank with the alarm not activated and a second state the sinker rests on solid replenisher above the level of the solution contained in the tank and lower in the tank with the alarm activated.
Patent GB-2343124-A (GB)
Title: Relocatable climbing wall attachment
Inventor: NEWBY ALLEN WILLIAM
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: The attachment 100, 200, 300 is releasably connected to a climbing wall 302 and enables a climber to "belay" using chocks 304, camming devices or slings 101 within the attachment. The attachment is located in an aperture within the wall, the wall having a backing piece (Figure 3) to which the attachment is secured using bolts. The backing piece has a strong cable, rope or chain attached as a safety feature. The attachment may be internally strengthened using reinforcements (310, fig 5).
Patent GB-2337609-A (GB)
Title: Managing engine retarding torque during coast mode
Inventor: BELLINGER STEVEN M
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: When a vehicle is in coast mode (zero engine fuelling) and an engine compression brake operation is enabled, the currently engaged gear ratio or vehicle speed is determined. To prevent overloading of the drive train components, in particular the axle assembly, due to the engine retarding torque, the retarding torque is maintained below the known coast mode torque capacity of the drive train taking account of the gear ratio or vehicle speed. The retarding torque may be reduced by altering turbocharger boost (wastegate settings), deactivating engine accessories such as the cooling fan or air-conditioning unit, or changing the engine braking settings (number of engine exhaust valves controlled). Coast mode can be detected by the accelerator pedal position, or fuelling rate when cruise control is in operation. Engine retarding torque may be determined from boost pressure and compression brake setting, or from engine or vehicle deceleration and road inclination measurements.