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Patent GB-2258998-A (GB)
Title: Frame structure
Inventor: CARVER THOMAS ARCHIBALD JOHN
IPC: E04G1/14
Filed: 1992-08-24
Abstract: A frame structure 1 has two vertical side frames 2, 3 with a bracing member extending between respective rails 2a, 3a of the side frames. The bracing member 8 has, at each end, brackets 10, 11 for mounting onto the rails. The construction of the brackets 10, 11 is such that to locate the bracket onto the rail 2a, 3a the rail must be located between bracket elements 12, 13 and the rail and bracket pivoted. The bracket elements 12, 13 each move transversely to the rail from opposite directions to come into engagement with the rail. Shelves may be supported by the frame structure to form a storage rack. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272672-A (GB)
Title: Fixing devices
Inventor: TUTTLE MARK GRAHAM
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 1992-11-06
Abstract: A vehicle anti-theft device comprises a hollow tube 1, which surrounds a handbrake lever 5, and is linked to the gear change lever 3 by a padlock 2 to prevent their normal movement to impede theft of the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261348-A (GB)
Title: Encryption system for digital cellular communications
Inventor: DENT PAUL WILKINSON
IPC: G09C1/00
Filed: 1992-12-18
Abstract: A system for generating a pseudo-random bit sequence (211) which may be used in enciphering digital data prior to transmission or  storage of the data. The bit sequence is generated by expanding a plurality of secret key bits (205) in a manner suitable for implementation with a conventional microprocessor arithmetic logic unit (207) (ALU). The system of the present invention may be used, for example, to secure voice or data communications between a base station and a mobile station in a digital cellular communications system.
Patent GB-2273733-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable and deflatable vehicle window seal
Inventor: WOLFF HELMUT
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 1992-12-22
Abstract: A sealing arrangement is shown for providing enhanced sealing for the edge of a window pane (8) for the window opening in the upper part of the door of a vehicle body. In the case where the door carries no frame for the window, the sealing arrangement is carried by the frame (12A) of the door opening. The sealing arrangement comprises longitudinally extending lips (36, 38) defining a shallow groove (40) between them, and in the base of which groove are formed apertures (50). When the window pane is in the closed position, suction is applied via a pipe (49) to the groove (40) through holes (50), and ensures that the lips (36, 38) are in enhanced sealing and supporting contact with the periphery of the window glass (8). The lips (36, 38) and the groove (40) are formed in an outside wall of a chamber (30) to which pressure can be applied so as to force the lips (36, 38) towards the window pane (8). The pressure in the chamber (30) and the suction in the chamber (34) can be controlled in synchronism with the raising and lowering of the window pane (8) and with the opening and closing of the door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265517-A (GB)
Title: Correction of phase distortion of colour burst signal in pal system
Inventor: ADACHI TAKESHI
IPC: H04N11/16
Filed: 1993-03-12
Abstract: A PAL chrominance signal processing circuit in which a difference signal, g, is generated from the colour burst signal, e, and the 1-H delayed colour burst signal, f. This signal g is used to generate a phase error signal j between signal g, and a reference sub-carrier, h, synchronized to the colour burst signal e. The phase error signal j is fed to a flip-flop, 29, and a phase shifter and is used to correct the phase of the carrier chrominance signal b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269037-A (GB)
Title: Card handling apparatus
Inventor: KOBAYASHI YUJI
IPC: G06K7/08
Filed: 1993-09-30
Abstract: Card handling apparatus (10) reads decoding data from a magnetic card and then decodes further data, also read from the card, in accordance with the decoding data. The apparatus (10) then records replacement data, coded according to a different regime, and data representative of the new coding regime on the card. The card is then ejected (12). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283026-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in security features for paper
Inventor: HOWLAND PAUL
IPC: D21F1/44
Filed: 1993-09-30
Abstract: In a method of making paper selected areas are transparentised to provide enhanced security features. The method comprises the steps of depositing fibres onto a support surface to form a porous absorbent sheet, applying a composition comprising a transparentising resin containing an iridescent substance to at least a portion of said porous sheet and subsequently impregnating the porous sheet with a sizing resin. The resin may be applied by a screen printer (23) upstream of the size bath (18). The method may use a cylinder mould process as shown or a Fourdrinier process. The resin may be "fixed" by radiation. A luminescent dye may be added to the resin. Intaglio printing may also be used to apply the resin. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272818-A (GB)
Title: Sonar transducers
Inventor: THOMAS NEALE HILLYER
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 1993-11-18
Abstract: A macrocomposite sonar transmitter 10 comprises a sandwich stacking 12 of biceramic, 16 and compliant, 14, materials. The biceramic materials flex in response to an applied electrical signal to cause the transmitter to radiate a sonar signal. A macrocomposite hydrophone 20 comprises a biceramic disc 22 encapsulated in a compliant material 24 leaving a cavity 26 which may be filled with a foam 28. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275185-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable bed/seat in the form of an ottoman or recamiere
Inventor: HEIMANN DIETER
IPC: A47C17/16
Filed: 1994-01-17
Abstract: In order to provide an adjustable bed/seat in the form of an ottoman or recamiere comprising an underframe or base which has a substantially rectangular shape and having an elongate sitting or lying surface and a backrest arranged on one narrow side of the sitting or lying surface as well as armrests, which extend parallel to part of the sitting or lying surface, attached in the region of the backrest, which, with regard to positioning, can be adapted easily to the requirements of the user, it is proposed that the backrest (3) should be pivotable the side of the frame from an upright sitting position about an axis (5) fixed to the frame or a shaft fixed to into a reclining or lying position. Preferably the reclining function is motor driven via an adjustable length spindle (7) shown only in dashed line form. Preferably also, the lying surface is pivotally bifureated at (8) so that the lying contour can be simultaneously changed as seen in Fig. 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275739-A (GB)
Title: Flexible injection rate shaping device for a hydraulically-actuated fuel injector
Inventor: HAFNER GREGORY G
IPC: F02M45/02
Filed: 1994-02-02
Abstract: An apparatus for variably controlling the fuel flow characteristics of a hydraulically-actuated pump injector (14) during an injection cycle. Variable control of the actuating fluid pressure and spill control of fuel from the working chamber of the pumping plunger of the pump injector work in combination. Control of the initial rate of fuel injection and also continuous or split injection throughout the engine load and speed range are provided. The actuating fluid is supplied by a pump (32) to a manifold (34) for application to the plunger when an electrically controlled valve is opened. A pressure control valve (32) varies the manifold pressure in accordance with operational parameters etc. supplied to an electric control module (40). The plunger (60) has at least one longitudinal passage (72) connected to a circumferential groove (74) which cooperates with a spill port (68) to provide the spill control. Improved flow characteristics reduce engine noise and emissions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286760-A (GB)
Title: Colouration of gemstones
Inventor: CONLON THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: A44C17/00
Filed: 1994-02-17
Abstract: Gemstones, e.g. topaz, having more than one polarisation sensitive absorption peak affecting light in the visible region of the spectrum are cut and mounted so as selectively to enhance the effect of one absorption peak relative to the other or another. The effect is provided, or further enhanced by a polarisation filter 12, which may be adjustable by a wearer, incorporated in the mount 13 for the stone 11. A cylindrical light shield 15 is positioned to limit incidence of light from the side. Ionising radiation is used to create or enhance the polarisation sensitive absorption peaks in the gemstone. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287745-A (GB)
Title: Fastening means
Inventor: TREBISACCE MARIO
IPC: A44C5/20
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: A clasp for an article of jewellery comprises first and second elements (12, 14) having complementary first and second latching portions (20, 22) and a locking element (24) secured to one of said first and second elements (12, 14). The locking element (24) is movable between a first position in which disengagement of said first and second latching portions (20, 22) is prevented and a second position in which disengagement of said latching portions is allowed. A resilient element (26) engages said locking element (24) and is arranged to urge said locking element (24) towards said first position.
Patent GB-2289330-A (GB)
Title: Sensor for electronic lock
Inventor: BARDY ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 1994-05-11
Abstract: Sensor apparatus 2 comprises infrared transmitter/receiver 4 in a door 6, reflector 8 for reflecting infrared back to the transmitter/receiver from the door frame 10, an ND converter 12, and computer 14, the A/D converter being for generating a number representative of the reflected light intensity, the computer being for storing the number generated, and the reflector being a linear reflector whereby the amount of infrared reflected is proportional to the distance between the transmitter/receiver and the reflector thus enabling correct closure of a door to be verified before an electronic lock is activated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290579-A (GB)
Title: A door lock escutcheon having load transmitting means
Inventor: ASTON WALTER JOHN
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 1994-06-25
Abstract: A door lock escutcheon comprises a shallow cup-shaped outer part 11 secured to the door and a disc-shaped inner part 14 attached to the lock cylinder 12 and disposed with its periphery inside the outer part for protection. Lugs 20 on the outer part 11 fit in bores on the door to prevent turning of the outer part and screws 21 fitted into tapped bores in the lugs 20 form adjustable abutments which are adjusted so as to touch the back of the inner part 14 so that loads applied to the inner part 14 are transmitted to the outer part 11. The inner part 14 is attached to the lock cylinder by grub screws (13, fig 2) which fit into tapped bores 15. Screws 21 are received in threaded bores in a fixing plate 22 that is fitted into a mortice hole cut in the door. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281886-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with a continuously variable transmission
Inventor: KASHIWASE HAJIME
IPC: B60K17/16
Filed: 1994-09-15
Abstract: The transmission (20), including a continuously variable transmission (50), is coaxial with a longitudinally-mounted engine (5). A front differential (80) is perpendicularly suspended under the forward/reverse changeover apparatus (40). An axis of the differential crosses at a right angle to an axis of a speed reduction apparatus (70) in an integral structure. A 4WD transfer apparatus may be provided behind the speed reduction apparatus in an integral structure. Thus a compact structure is provided with the transmission mounted in front of the toe board or bulkhead (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293751-A (GB)
Title: Drip tray
Inventor: BLANT ROGER JOHN
IPC: A23G9/50
Filed: 1994-10-08
Abstract: A drip tray or crumb catching device is disclosed for food products which are consumed on a stick, such as lollipops or ice creams. The drip tray 10 is attached to an ice cream or lollipop stick under the food product and comprises a flat or concave plate 12 extending radially outward from a stick engagement aperture 14. The stick engagement aperture maintains the drip tray orthogonal to the stick passing therethrough. Alternatively, the tray can be formed integrally with the stick. The tray may be made of plastics or cardboard, have raised lips 16 and 18 to contain the fallen material, be formed in shapes other than circular and can carry advertising. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294384-A (GB)
Title: A safety belt retractor
Inventor: MAISTRELLI FRANCOIS
IPC: B60R22/405
Filed: 1994-10-26
Abstract: A retractor for a vehicle safety belt (4) comprises a housing within which a spindle is rotatably mounted. The spindle is spring-biased to retract the safety belt into the housing. The retractor is provided with an inertia mass which rotates with the spindle, about the axis of the spindle and a locking element for locking the spindle against rotation in a direction corresponding to the withdrawal of the safety belt from the housing, the locking element being activated in response to relative rotational movement between the inertia mass and the spindle. The retractor also comprises means for preventing activation of the locking element during retraction of the safety belt into the housing and for additionally preventing activation of the locking element during a predetermined angular rotation of the spindle corresponding to the withdrawal of safety belt from the housing following retraction of the safety belt. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295506-A (GB)
Title: HVDC converter control
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE ROBERT STEPHEN
IPC: H02J3/36
Filed: 1994-11-24
Abstract: In a HVDC system in which rectifier and inverter convertors are connected by a dc link, the inverter extinction angle is used to control the rectifier firing angle in a closed loop to maintain the inverter extinction angle at or above predetermined value. Each convertor has a closed loop controller to control the firing angle in dependence upon dc current, dc voltage, own extinction angle and own firing angle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285719-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular safety device
Inventor: TUCHIYA HIDEAKI
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: A vehicle 1 has two CCD cameras 10 mounted inside the front windscreen, the video signals from which are compared stereoscopically to give a three-dimensional picture (3a, fig 3) of the scene ahead as in GB2265779. The device determines the distance of objects ahead from a plane including the nearer vehicle side and indicates by means of colours (3d, fig 3) if this is negative (collision imminent - red), small and positive (need to drive carefully - yellow) or large and positive (safe - green) for objects at each side of the vehicle. The distance is also shown numerically (3e, fig 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298341-A (GB)
Title: Code division multiple access cellular mobile radio systems
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1995-02-24
Abstract: The code division multiple access (CDMA) cellular mobile radio system comprises at least one base station and at least one mobile terminal arranged to communicate with each base station over a radio medium. The base station includes a transmitter for serially transmitting chips in time division multiplex fashion to the same mobile terminal or to different mobile terminals, the transmissions being time separated and inherently orthogonal, therefore eliminating mutual interference. The timing of the transmissions of the chips to different users may be scrambled. Similarly the transmissions are in the form of binary phase shift keying signals on an inphase component of the signal and other transmissions occur on a quadrature phase component of the signal. A pilot signal may be transmitted by sending some chips in a sub frame as known chips so that they can be despread in known fashion to attain a channel estimate.
Patent GB-2293250-A (GB)
Title: Examining a diamond by infra red radiation for synthetic diamond
Inventor: SMITH MARTIN PHILLIP
IPC: G01N21/87
Filed: 1995-09-06
Abstract: In order to test whether a diamond 3 has had a layer of synthetic diamond material deposited thereon, infra red radiation from 6 including radiation of wavelength substantially 7 mu m to 25 mu m, preferably 7 mu m to 10 mu m emitted or transmitted by the diamond is observed at 2, 10, to detect differences between the compositions of different zones of the diamond 3. Background 5 may be cooled by 7. Visible radiation may be provided by lamp 8. A fibre optic probe (14, Fig. 3) may pass infra red radiation to a detector (15, Fig. 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306697-A (GB)
Title: Plate processing
Inventor: PYRAH JOHN
IPC: G03F7/30
Filed: 1995-11-02
Abstract: A plate processing apparatus comprises infeed pincer rollers 40, 42, developer bed 44, conveyor pincer rollers 58, 60, a first brush/roller combination 62 which comprises a small diameter roller 64 and large diameter brush roller 66, a second brush/roller combination 70 which comprises a small diameter roller 72 and a larger diameter brush roller 74, a guide table 80 and exit rollers 82, 84. The first brush/roller combination 62 is arranged to drive a trailing edge region of a printing plate which is conveyed, in use, through the apparatus, towards the second brush/roller combination 70 in order to prevent the second brush/roller combination 70 pulling the plate between rollers 64, 66 of the first brush/roller combination 62 which might otherwise cause a visible stripe on the plate.
Patent GB-2296063-A (GB)
Title: A rock bolt
Inventor: GALE WINTON JAMES
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 1994-08-09
Abstract: A rock bolt (1) adapted to be anchored in a hole in a rock formation by means of a cement or a chemical resin anchor is disanchored. The rock bolt (1) comprises a core (5) on which is formed a profile for optimising the load transfer and the stiffness properties of the rock bolt (1), the profile comprising opposed sides (6), with one or both sides (6) comprising at least two sections (9, 11), with a first section (9) being steeper than a second section (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304295-A (GB)
Title: Roulette
Inventor: CAMMEGH FRANK REGINALD
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 1996-08-16
Abstract: A roulette wheel has symbols adjacent and identifying groups of ball pockets. A layout bearing the symbols adjacent the corresponding pocket numbers is also provided. Bets may therefore be placed on a symbol rather than on a number. The symbols may correspond to equal numbers of pockets, and may for example represent signs of the zodiac. Alternatively, they may correspond to different numbers of pockets, giving each symbol different "odds", in which case they may for example represent race horses, racing cars or greyhounds.
Patent GB-2304933-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for a photographic processing apparatus
Inventor: EARLE ANTHONY
IPC: G03D13/00
Filed: 1996-09-04
Abstract: Minilab paper processors are known for giving an exposure to photographic paper, processing the exposed paper and then drying the paper to produce photographic prints corresponding to negative filmstrips. Such processors have a second entry slot 18 to the processing stage thereof through which a test strip can be introduced for processing. Described herein is an adapter for utilizing the second entry slot to supply paper for processing in the processor which has been exposed in apparatus other than that processor. The adapter comprises an elongate portion 44, which engages with the second entry slot 18 of the processor section, a central slot 43, and a recess 40, lined with velvet plush material to ensure that the connection is light-tight, for receiving a cassette 24 containing a roll of previously exposed photographic paper 32. One end of the cassette has an elongate protrusion 36 having a slot formed therein and through which the paper can pass. The protrusion engages with the recess in adapter so that slot is aligned with slot to allow paper to pass from the cassette and into the processor section.
Patent GB-2306044-A (GB)
Title: Recording and reproducing apparatus
Inventor: SAKUMA HIROTO
IPC: G11B27/034
Filed: 1996-09-30
Abstract: Connecting information referring to a second record carrier is recorded in an indexing area on a first record carrier (e.g. minidisc) and, on reproduction, causes the apparatus to select the second record carrier from a storage rack. This selection is made while data from the first carrier is being processed through a buffer memory 9 so that a body of data (e.g. a piece of music) spanning the two carriers is reproduced without a break. Connecting information referring to the first carrier is recorded in an indexing area on the second record carrier.
Patent GB-2321043-A (GB)
Title: Holder with two compartments
Inventor: MAHER COLIN
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 1997-01-11
Abstract: A holder suitable for an identification permit or a parking badge/disc and a time clock comprises two compartments and a support. The holder may be displayed on the dashboard or hung from a sun visor or a mirror in a car, thus in a vertical or horizontal manner. The holder may be of a transparent or translucent plastics material, and may be foldable.
Patent GB-2321298-A (GB)
Title: Heating apparatus
Inventor: VON ZSCHOCK REINHART MARTIN
IPC: F24B1/04
Filed: 1997-01-15
Abstract: A heating apparatus eg a ceramic or masonry stove, comprises a base (11), a lid (14) and an inner core of modules (12) formed from ceramic refractory material which effectively does not expand over the operating temperature range of the apparatus. The modules include a firebox (15) comprising a base (19), a wall (20), and a lid (22) having a central outlet (23) for heated gases; and a heat radiating column (16) comprising a series of trapezoidal elements (17), wedge elements (24), a half-width cap (25) and a roof element (26). An outer casing of stacked collars (13), cast from similar refractory material, surround and structurally retain the modules. The components are formed such that they can be assembled to construct the apparatus safely and conveniently by persons with normal building skills.
Patent GB-2314954-A (GB)
Title: A column address strobe buffer circuit of a semiconductor memory device
Inventor: JEONG CHEOL-WOO
IPC: G11C11/407
Filed: 1997-06-26
Abstract: The buffer circuit has an input circuit 61-67 for receiving an input signal CASB (column address strobe signal) externally applied by an external control signal pwrupb (power up signal) and an output circuit 68, 70, 71 for outputting the input signal as a writing control signal. The buffer circuit comprises a signal transfer switching circuit 30 connected to the input circuit for transferring a signal from the input circuit to the output circuit according to first and second internal control signals caslock, caslockb, a latch 40 for latching an output signal from the switching circuit 30, and a pulse generator 50 for receiving the output signal of the latch 40 and the external control signal pwrupb and outputting the first and second internal control signals caslock, caslockb for controlling the switching circuit 30.