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Patent GB-2282727-A (GB)
Title: Virtual image sensor
Inventor: DOWNS ROGER COLSTON
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 1993-11-18
Abstract: A virtual image sensor is generated in real time from the composite video signal of an image by combining in real time subsets in parts of line scans of luminance signals extracted from one or more similar image sensors suitably synchronised figure 4 which are logically and physically organised as an array and collectively regard a continuous scenario comprising the separate and adjoining fields of view of each of the image sensors in the array figure 1. The field of view 21 of a virtual image sensor is equivalent to that of any image sensor in such an array and is capable of fast and accurate electronic slaving across the field of regard comprising the combined fields of view 5, 9, 17, 20 of the image sensors in such an array. Separate and simultaneous virtual image sensor images may be generated from such an array of image sensors and offer instantaneous images not possible with a single movable image sensor or from an an array of discrete image sensors not comprising a virtual image sensor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274045-A (GB)
Title: Flexible call detail recording system
Inventor: COOL ANNA MARIE
IPC: G06Q30/04
Filed: 1992-10-07
Abstract: A telecommunications billing record software system (fig. 3) which permits the telephone administration which is operating the exchange to interface with (38, 41, 46, 48) and define the criteria for constructing and/or modifying the decision tables (35 36) used to decide whether or not to generate a billing record (fig. 8) for each particular call. In addition, the administration can also define the criteria (43, 44) for specifying the billing record data to be included within the billing records which are generated and the location (51) to which the record is output (50). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290264-A (GB)
Title: Projecting and retracting mechanism for writing instruments.
Inventor: CHU CORNEL
IPC: B43K25/02
Filed: 1994-06-16
Abstract: As described, a writing instrument comprises a hollow barrel 1 and a resilient component 2 which functions both as part of the projection-and-retraction mechanism of the writing element and as a pocket clip. The clip component comprises a bowed spring portion 12 which slides within (and engages opposed inner wall portions of) the barrel. An actuating knob 13 extends further from the spring portion 12 than a detent 14 and (in the assembled instrument) always projects through an aperture 9 in the barrel wall. Depression of the actuating knob 13 against the resilience of the bowed portion 12 allows the detent 14 to be selectively engaged with either the bottom of a slot 7 (retracted condition of the writing element) or with the upper edge of the aperture 9 (projected condition). The writing element (not shown) is engaged over spigot 15 on the clip portion 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285608-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the removal and replacement of vehicle tyres
Inventor: O'HARA GERARD JOSEPH
IPC: B60C25/04
Filed: 1994-08-18
Abstract: A tubular support shaft 7 carries a flange 8 with apertures to match the fixing points on a vehicle wheel hub and is attachable to the wheel by the fixings. A tubular lateral arm 9 is carried by the support shaft 7 and extends radially beyond the circumference of the tyre mounted on the wheel. The lateral arm 9 can carry a tool holder 11 which holds a tool, eg a bead breaker 15, and directs it towards the join between the inner periphery of the tyre and the rim of the vehicle wheel. The support shaft has a circular cross-section and may include circular apertures to assist location and attachment of the lateral arm. The tubular lateral arm 9 has a square or rectangular cross-section. Both the shaft and the lateral arm are of steel of thickness 4 mm to 5 mm. Tension means may be attached between the vehicle body and a point on the lateral arm at or beyond the circumference of the tyre. The tension means can be a chain, hawser or strap and the tension may be provided by means of a screw tensioner or, if the tension means is a flat strap of woven synthetic fibre, by a ratchet tensioner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282788-A (GB)
Title: Loader for machine for printing objects from a stack
Inventor: DUBUIT JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: G11B7/26
Filed: 1994-10-13
Abstract: A loader for a machine for printing objects presented in a stack includes a lifting device (30) which lifts a stack (16) of objects (11) to be printed stepwise as objects are taken from the stack and a reciprocating transfer device 32 having at least one take-up unit 33 taking an object (11) from the stack (16) on each cycle to convey it to the printing machine. The loader has a retaining clamp (62) with two branches (63) moveable between an away position and a close position in which they can hold a specific number of objects (11). Level compensating arrangements operate between the retaining clamp (62) and the associated take-up unit. The printing machine can be a machine for printing compact discs, for example. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294254-A (GB)
Title: Packaging sleeves
Inventor: WATKINS TREVOR
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 1994-10-14
Abstract: A blank 10 for a tubular packaging sleeve has opposite ends which may be brought adjacent to one another and secured together by interengagement to form the sleeve. Preferably a tab 30 engages a slotted formation 32 when the blank has been bent about fold lines 22, 24, 26, 28. Exposed edges of the tab 30 and formation 32 on the inside of the erected sleeve all lie either parallel to or diagonally of the sleeve axis, so that primary packs can be inserted into or removed from the sleeve without snagging. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295520-A (GB)
Title: Communications device having priority control
Inventor: THURLING ANDREW
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1994-10-15
Abstract: An item of terminal equipment 10 is connected to an ISDN exchange by an S-bus 2. A controller 14 controls input and output connections to the terminal equipment 10, in response to signals received from the ISDN exchange over the S-bus. The controller also monitors signals transmitted on the S-bus, but intended for other items of terminal equipment. In the case that a signal is transmitted to another item of terminal equipment, to indicate no channels being free, the controller may clear down at least one channel to which the terminal equipment 10 is presently connected, to allow the other item of terminal equipment to be connected. This is applicable where the other item of terminal equipment has a higher priority than the terminal equipment 10, and especially where the other item of terminal equipment has an alarm function. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281649-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating the identity of an authorised person
Inventor: POWERS WESLEY GRAYSON
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1993-05-07
Abstract: A computer system and method is provided for authenticating the identity of an authorised person. The basic concept is that a permitted user of an identification article such as a credit card will be given a personal identification number with the card and will be instructed not to use the personal identification number in the form in which it has been given but only to use deliberately corrupted versions thereof. The computer system is then set up to detect whether the personal identification number offered for use is a properly corrupted version of the original personal identification number. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296102-A (GB)
Title: Color scales
Inventor: HSU YUN-PENG
IPC: G01J3/52
Filed: 1994-12-13
Abstract: A color scale comprises a hue sheet, which uses hue and saturation, in which hue being shown in terms of angle and saturation in terms of distance from the centre so hue circles of equal saturation are formed, the central color of the hue sheet being standard gray (SG) to balance the color depth of the entire hue sheet and which the mixing of colors at equidistant parts of any hue circle (at least three equivalent distances) on the hue sheet will produce standard gray. The hue sheet comprises a series of rectangles (CC), each rectangle identifying the hue angle (HD) at bottom left, the saturation (C) on the left hand side and its number (NO) at bottom right. Also, the central color and any directional angle of the hue circle of the hue sheet are of equivalent color distances and the saturation of the hue circle has the same value with identical in color distances and equal is visual perception, and thereby, achieving the goals of an accurate and convenient color language conveyance, color measurement and color design. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297487-A (GB)
Title: Female sterilisation clip
Inventor: EZEH UCHECHUKWU OSITA
IPC: A61B17/122
Filed: 1995-01-31
Abstract: The clip 1, which is for occluding the Fallopian tube, carries or otherwise incorporates a short- or long-acting local anaesthetic. The latter may be in the form of microcapsules or a gel and may be applied to the inner surfaces 3 of the clip or coated over the entire clip. The surfaces 3 may be impregnated with the anaesthetic or grooves or indentations may be formed in the surfaces of the clip to retain the gel. The clip has an outer layer 2 of titanium lined with silicone rubber, a hinge 4 and a latch 5.
Patent GB-2288774-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security device
Inventor: WADDELL GEORGE
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 1995-04-26
Abstract: A vehicle security device comprises a body member 12 including an arrangement for engaging a vehicle control member and an arrangement for restricting access to audio apparatus mounted on the vehicle dashboard. The arrangement for restricting access to the audio apparatus defines portions adapted to engage or co-operate with physical features of the vehicle dashboard, such as recesses, air vents, or console walls, to prevent or limit movement of the access restricting arrangement. The body member may engage the steering wheel 22 or handbrake lever, and may also engage the gearstick. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290783-A (GB)
Title: Sintered reaction-bonded silicon nitride components
Inventor: BUTLER NICHOLAS DOMINIC
IPC: C04B35/591
Filed: 1995-05-22
Abstract: Sintered reaction-bonded silicon nitride components, are made by forming a powder mixture comprising silicon and oxide or oxide precursor additives which comprise alumina and a calcium compound. The powder is formed into a preform, the silicon is reacted with nitrogen in a nitriding process to form silicon nitride, and the so-formed silicon nitride is sintered. The calcium compound may be CaO or CaCO3. Magnesium may also be present in the additives.
Patent GB-2302612-A (GB)
Title: Image converter
Inventor: DYOS GORDON THOMAS
IPC: H01J31/50
Filed: 1995-06-23
Abstract: An image converter is capable of converting radiation outside the spectral range of human vision to radiation capable of being viewed by the human eye. The image converter consists of a thin film of metal or other material 4, suspended in a holding frame 6. The thin film of material can be slightly heated by a current. The whole system is suspended in a vacuum chamber 3 to which at one end is a window 2 to allow incoming radiation to be focussed onto the thin foil. The opposite side of the foil being coated or modified 5 to easily emit electrons which are then emitted as a function of the intensity of the incoming focussed radiation. These emitted electrons are accelerated under the influence of an electric field to impinge on a phosphor screen 11. The image of the radiation may be viewed through the window 10.
Patent GB-2304253-A (GB)
Title: Television receiver with printer
Inventor: DONOHOE VINCENT
IPC: H04N1/195
Filed: 1995-08-07
Abstract: A television set is provided with a picture freeze circuit 32 and a luminance level measuring circuit 34 which are activated by a signal output from a print command circuit 36. The picture freeze circuit 32 then stores the RGB signal representing the picture on the screen at the time of the activation signal from the print command circuit 36. The picture freeze circuit 32 is connected to an LCD driver 42 and an LCD colour panel 44 for displaying the stored picture. Light passing through the LCD panel is focused onto a film(figure 3, 60) for reproduction of the displayed image.
Patent GB-2304526-A (GB)
Title: Rod smpler and method.
Inventor: WILSON RONALD FREDERICK
IPC: A24C5/34
Filed: 1995-08-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rod sampler [20] for providing a sample rod which comprises a sample inlet [18] and a sample holding zone [24] separated by a valve [22] which is moveable between a first position in which a sample rod can pass longitudinally through the valve [22] from the inlet [18] to the sample holding zone [24] and a second position in which the valve [22] pneumatically isolates the sample holding zone [24] from the inlet [18], and means for pneumatically transporting a sample in the sample holding zone longitudinally therefrom.
Patent GB-2293471-A (GB)
Title: Conferencing system
Inventor: OBATA AKIHIKO
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: An application sharing system has computer terminals which are connected to a network, a shared application which is commercially available being installed in the plurality of computer terminals. When an event is input to a computer terminal, a process corresponding to the event is performed in accordance with the shared application in the computer terminal and in other computer terminals. Each of the plurality of computer terminals includes an event determination unit for determining what an input event is, a file transmission unit, when the event determination unit determines that the input event is an open command for a file, for transmitting the file to another computer terminal, a received file managing unit for receiving and managing the file which is transmitted based on an open command in another computer terminal, and an event simulating unit, when the file is transmitted based on an open command in another computer terminal, for simulating an event corresponding to an open command for opening the file which is managed by the received file managing unit in the shared application. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297622-A (GB)
Title: A diagnostic device for a hydraulic circuit
Inventor: KADLICKO GEORGE
IPC: G01D3/02
Filed: 1996-02-06
Abstract: A diagnostic device 10 for a hydraulic circuit includes a flow transducer to provide an indication of fluid flow rate, a fluid pressure transducer, and a fluid temperature transducer. The flow transducer uses a piston 30 movable in a sleeve 20 against the force of a spring 60 by fluid pressure on a radial face 80 of the piston, presented to fluid in upstream portion 68 of a conduit 12 into which the body 14 of the device is screwed. An extension 40 of the piston carries a magnetic insert 44 cooperating with a Hall sensor 52 to sense the piston displacement. Fluid in cavity 41 of the device acts on a pressure sensing diaphragm 90 carrying a strain gauge, and on a temperature sensing probe 100. As described each transducer provides an output signal which is digitised and then linearised by a use of a look-up table stored in an integrated circuit located in the device.
Patent GB-2297690-A (GB)
Title: Artificial flower
Inventor: SHINOHARA HIROKI
IPC: A41G1/00
Filed: 1996-02-07
Abstract: An artificial flower comprises a stem 1 having a core 12 to suck up water by capillary action, a receiver 2 having an upper end of said stem and core upwardly inserted therethrough, a corolla section 3 made of a material which exhibits capillary action when it is wetted; a carrier 4 of a water-soluble pigment arranged at a central portion of said corolla section, and a holder 5 forcedly insertable into the receiver from above the central portion of the corolla section to fix the central portion and the carrier 4 in the receiver while keeping said central portion in contact with the upper end of the stemcore.
Patent GB-2319156-A (GB)
Title: Bait dispenser for use in fishing
Inventor: EDWARDS MARK JOHN
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 1996-11-12
Abstract: A dispenser for bait comprises a dish 1 for receiving bait to be dispensed and elongate filamentary support means for attaching the dish to a fishing rod 3. The filamentary support means comprises first, second and third filaments 9, 11, 13 for extending between the rod and the dish. The first and second filaments 9, 11 are attached in use to a lower region of the dish and the third filament 13 is releasably attached in use to an upper region of the dish. In use the dish 1 can be filled as required with bait and can be supported from the rod 3 by the filamentary support means 9, 11, 13 and, when the dish is at a desired location, the dish can be lowered onto the surface of the water so as to cause the apparent weight of the dish to reduce and to release the third filament 13 from the upper region of the dish. Thus, when the dish is subsequently raised, the dish will pivot about the points at which the first and second filaments 9, 11 are attached to the dish so as to dispense the contents of the dish 1 at the desired location.
Patent GB-2319438-A (GB)
Title: User Terminal for Multiple Services
Inventor: GOERKE THOMAS
IPC: H04M1/72403
Filed: 1996-11-13
Abstract: A user terminal in the form of a handset is operable with more than one communication service, in particular satellite-based and terrestrial radio systems. Sets of commands (protocols) for enabling communication with a particular service are requested from that service and transmitted to the terminal over the air. Alternatively or additionally protocols for the service may be stored in a memory module (4) which is inserted into the terminal when it is required to use that service. The protocols may be stored on a SIM card (10).
Patent GB-2304587-A (GB)
Title: A flexible expandable stent
Inventor: ISRAEL HENRY M
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 1995-07-26
Abstract: The stent (30) is formed of a tube having a patterned shape which has first and second meander patterns having axes extending in first and second directions. The first meander patterns can be formed in even and odd first meander patterns. The even and odd first meander patterns are 180 deg. out of phase with each other, and the odd patterns occur between every two even patterns. The second meander patterns are intertwined with the first meander patterns. The first and second directions can be orthogonal to each other. The second meander patterns can also be formed of even and odd patterns.
Patent GB-2307778-A (GB)
Title: Sealing system for coupling a container to the underside of a melting furnace
Inventor: ROUX PATRICE B
IPC: C03B5/26
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: A sealing system for coupling a container (24) to the underside of a melting pot containing a molten material. The system includes a shell (30) surrounding a nozzle (40) aligned with the axis of the container neck for pouring the material from the melting pot into the container. The shell (30) includes a coupling seal for coupling it to the nozzle (40), a base (32) with a bearing surface for engaging a corresponding bearing surface on the container neck, and at least one bellows (33, 34) surrounding the nozzle and connecting the coupling seal to said nozzle. The bellows enables the shell to be retracted axially relative to the nozzle, and means are provided for delivering a gas flow between said bearing surfaces to enable a part of said flow to be fed towards the nozzle.
Patent GB-2311796-A (GB)
Title: Downhole sensor on extendable member
Inventor: BLACKLAW DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: A downhole sensor 1 for receiving a surface generated signal, and a method of conducting a subsurface survey is described. The downhole sensor 1 is located on a body 2 in a well completion string, and is connected to the body 2 by a selectively extendable member 4, such that the downhole sensor 1 may be extended from the body 2 towards the inner surface of the well bore 3. Alternative embodiments include: the extendable member 4, in figure 2, can be a hinged arm 7 including shear pins for connection to the body 2; the extendable member 4, in figure 1, can have deflector plates 35, so that when the body 2 is inserted downhole, any contact with the well bore 3, pushes the sensor into the protection of the body 2; a memory device for logging data can be mounted on the body 2 in close proximity to the sensor 1; data can be uploaded from the memory device when requested, by computer software at the surface.
Patent GB-2328094-A (GB)
Title: Instantaneously detecting an abnormal voltage in a micro controller
Inventor: CHEN JASON
IPC: G01R19/165
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for instantaneously detecting an abnormal voltage in a micro controller. The means mainly includes a detecting circuit for setting a voltage value to be detected and a latch circuit. The detecting circuit is a logic "NOT" gate which has a power supply connecting terminal connected to a reset voltage terminal of an internal circuit of the micro controller to be detected, an input terminal connected to a power supply terminal of the internal circuit of the micro controller, and an output terminal connected to a cooperating input terminal of the latch circuit. The output terminal of the latch circuit can output a flag signal reflecting an abnormal voltage in the micro controller. Thus whenever there is an instantaneous change of the micro controller's voltage to a non-nominal rating, the voltage change can be instantaneously detected and be latched by a signal, causing the flag signal output from the latch circuit to reflect an abnormal voltage for the micro controller to effect an instantaneous interrupt or reset.
Patent GB-2331808-A (GB)
Title: NMR gradient coil with parallel conducting paths
Inventor: GOLDIE FREDERICK THOMAS DAVID
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 1997-11-25
Abstract: In order to allow strong magnetic field gradients to be created without applying large voltages of one kilovolt AC or more to a gradient coil such as may be used in magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy (MRIS), four identical coil windings A, B, C and D are disposed symmetrically in space relative to each other, each winding comprising four interwound spiral conductive paths 1, 2,3 and 4 of different configurations. The individual windings are interconnected so as to form four separate circuits each of which spans all four windings and comprises a respective conductive path within each winding such that the four conductive paths within each circuit are of different configurations. For example the four circuits may consist of the following combinations of conductive paths: (A1 + B4 + C2 + D3), (A2 + B3 + C1 + D4), (A3 + B2 + C4 + D1) and (A4 + B1 + C3 + D2). The four circuits are connected together in parallel.
Patent GB-2320995-A (GB)
Title: Generating sine/cosine function values
Inventor: EUN MYUNG-SU
IPC: H04L27/22
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: The method for generating sine/cosine function values corresponding to a first digital phase values, comprising the steps of: a) receiving a second digital phase values, obtained by performing 2* small Greek pi * modulo operation (31) for the first digital phase values, having the first bit group MSB(2) representing a quadrant and the second bit group LSB(n-2) representing a phase value, at each first clock; b) forming a look-up table (35) having as much storage locations as determined by the second bit group, for converting phase values of any one quadrant to one of sine and cosine function values; c) generating (33) a first address signal from the second bit group and a second address signal by inverting the second bit group; d) generating (36) sine and cosine function values for the same phase value corresponding to both the first and second address signals by accessing the look-up table, at each second clock being faster than the first clock; and e) generating (37) sine and cosine function values for the first digital phase values by multiplexing the sine and cosine function values obtained in the step d) according to the first bit group. Therefore, the capacity of memory needed for the look-up table can be decreased without an excessive increase in hardware. Application is to carrier recovery circuits with phase locked loops comprising a phase error detector, loop filter and trigonometric function look-up table.