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Patent GB-2297215-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus providing image zooming with solid-state device
Inventor: FRAME WAYNE WARREN
IPC: H04N5/3725
Filed: 1995-12-15
Abstract: A solid-state imager is provided having two modes of operation: a normal mode and a zoom mode. The imager includes an expanded set of bus lines for signal communication to the biasing electrodes. Preferably, there are at least two expanded sets of bus lines, one to an image zone and another to a memory zone of the array. Each set of bus lines can be configured such that the size of imaging pixels are larger in the normal mode than in the zoom mode. Thus, in one embodiment, a zoom mode having a 2X vertical zoom factor in relation to the normal mode generates twice as many pixel lines in the image zone.
Patent GB-2300067-A (GB)
Title: Cathode ray tube
Inventor: TAKIZAWA TOMOKI
IPC: H01J29/88
Filed: 1996-02-21
Abstract: A cathode ray tube having a double-layer low-reflective coating, or a triple-layer low-reflective coating (80) comprises a high-refractive transparent conductive layer (20) formed on the outer surface of a face plate thereof (1), and a low-refractive smooth transparent layer (31) formed on the outer surface of the high-refractive transparent conductive layer (20), and possibly a low-refractive transparent layer (40) having concavities and convexities formed on the low-refractive smooth transparent layer (31). Yellow dye or pigment (7) is added to at least one of these layers, whereby the reflection spectrum in the visible ray region can be flattened so that a cathode ray tube is obtained in which reflection in the short wavelength region and long wavelength region can be reduced, colouring can be suppressed and natural external reflected light can be obtained.
Patent GB-2302554-A (GB)
Title: Lining walls
Inventor: WATERHOUSE RICHARD
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: Walls are dry-lined using fixing plates 3 to retain a moisture-proof membrane 2 against the wall, plasterboard panels, e.g., being glued to the plates. The plates are also glued to the outer face of the membrane.
Patent GB-2309557-A (GB)
Title: Rotating-disk watch
Inventor: OUDANI LIMANI
IPC: G04B19/20
Filed: 1996-07-15
Abstract: A rotating-disk watch face has a combination of three rotating disks A,B,C each with numbers for hours, minutes and seconds and which rotate at different speeds. The time is shown as the numbers on the disks align with the indicators D,E,G, that are fixed on the dial.
Patent GB-2315473-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle turntable
Inventor: FARROW JOHN ERNEST WILLIAM
IPC: B60S13/02
Filed: 1996-07-17
Abstract: A vehicle turntable has a base 25 adapted to be laid on the ground and defines a circular track 29. A turntable platform 12 has on its underside a circular track 38 corresponding to that of the base, a plurality of rotatable elements 31 being disposed between the base and platform tracks 29 and 38. An electric motor 20 is mounted on the platform to effect rotation thereof and includes a connection cable for the supply of power from the battery of a vehicle on the platform.
Patent GB-2317799-A (GB)
Title: An insulated chamber for keeping an area of water free from ice
Inventor: BAKEY MICHAEL TERRANCE
IPC: A01K63/04
Filed: 1996-10-02
Abstract: An insulated chamber comprises a body 2 with a lid 1, projections 3 and means to increase the internal temperature of the water inside the chamber, thus keeping the water inside the chamber free from ice. The body 1 is constructed from materials which have good insulating properties. The lid 1 is made from materials that allow sunlight when available through to the inside of the chamber to help raise the temperature. The insulated chamber is anchored by means of projections 3 which also serve the purpose of entry points for cables or pipework. The lower section of the chamber has perforations to allow any gases under the ice to be vented off to the atmosphere. The chamber also has a platform 6 for supporting equipment such as a heater. The lid also has a drip edge 8 to shed any condensation formed on the lid away from the equipment on the platform 6. The electrical heater inside the chamber may be thermostatically controlled to maintain the temperature within a given range.
Patent GB-2318026-A (GB)
Title: Increasing capacity of TDMA channels
Inventor: CRICHTON PAUL
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: Variations 1 in the offset between the start of a specified timeslot, allocated to a mobile station, and the receipt of a signal burst from that mobile station are monitored and the value of a statistical function, such as an average, related to the distribution of the burst about the centre of the timeslot is derived 2. This operation is repeated for other mobile stations linked to the base station and the mobile stations are then grouped 6 according to the ranges into which their statistical functions lie. A common carrier signal is assigned to the mobile stations within a group so that the base station can communicate with the mobile stations on a group basis, thereby enabling guard times to be reduced for mobiles of a similar distance from the base station. Weighted averages may be used for more accurate approximations of the offset time at any instant, whilst standard deviations may be used to assess their reliablility 3.
Patent GB-2318913-A (GB)
Title: Performing a switching operation on a switching device
Inventor: HARRIS ALAN FRANCIS WILLIAM
IPC: H01H3/52
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: A method of actuating an HV circuit breaker at, eg, an AC zero-crossing point involves forming an estimate of time at which an actuating means for opening and closing a set of contacts will reach a contacts-open or contacts-closed position, eg by measuring a velocity of the actuating means, comparing this time with an assumed time at which the voltage/current waveform will pass through zero and, where the difference between these two times is greater than a predetermined amount, adjusting the velocity of the actuating means so that the contacts will open/close at an appropriate zero-crossing.
Patent GB-2319876-A (GB)
Title: Sales and display stand
Inventor: FLEUSTER WERNER
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 1996-11-28
Abstract: In a sales and display stand for chains, cables, hoses, etc. constituted as a pyramid-shaped structure adapted to be located against a wall, reel changing is facilitated by means of a price and measurement ledge 8 located above each particular reel so that it can be folded away from the reel in an outwardsdirection, to the front. As a safeguard against unrolling, or unauthorised removal of the reel, it may be provided with a suitable brake (45,47, Figure 6).
Patent GB-2311245-A (GB)
Title: Rotational moulding of articles having cellular interiors
Inventor: KLIENE RONALD IAN
IPC: B29C44/04
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: Plastics articles having a solid skin and cellular interior are formed by rotational moulding in a process which comprises charging a mould with a first plastics material in fine powder form and heating at a first temperature while rotating to form the skin then charging the mould with a second plastics material containing a blowing agent and in the form of partially expanded, comparatively large granules and heating at a second temperature under rotation to form the cellular interior. Pelletised and partially blown plastics materials and processes for their preparation are also described as are a process in which the cellular interior is formed by the use of a comparatively large granular plastics material containing a blowing agent and a further process in which the fine powder material and granular material containing a blowing agent are charged together to the mould and after rotation at a first temperature to form the skin, mould and its contents are further heated to a second temperature at which the granular material is expanded to form the cellular interior.
Patent GB-2314742-A (GB)
Title: Digital FM receiver back end
Inventor: GOODE STEVEN H
IPC: H03D3/00
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: The digital FM receiver back end receives an analog intermediate frequency signal from a radio frequency front end (310) having a heterodyne circuit (312) and an intermediate frequency filter (314). In the receiver back end (307), a digital demodulator (330) having a hard limiter (333), a direct phase digitizer (336), and a phase differential circuit (339) produces a digital phase differential signal from the analog intermediate frequency signal. Next, a digital processor (360) filters and reduces noise in the digital phase differential signal using a bandpass filter (362), a de-emphasis filter (364), and an expandor (366). Finally, a pulse-width-modulation audio amplifier (380) prepares the signal for reproduction on an audio speaker (390). The digital FM receiver back end avoids inherent DC offset problems common to analog FM receivers, and it also offers a reduced complexity, size, and power consumption alternative to conventional digital FM receivers.
Patent GB-2316855-A (GB)
Title: Strengthened golf glove
Inventor: STEPNEY GRAEME
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 1997-06-11
Abstract: A glove has strengthened areas that restrain wrist movement in specific directions, such as the unwanted wrist movement during a golf swing. As shown the glove comprises an extended wrist section 3, incorporating a strengthened section 2 across the underside of the wrist to encourage less hand collapse, and a strengthened section 1 at the thumb side of the wrist to encourage less wrist curvature. The strengthened areas are formed with a light-weight material.
Patent GB-2327587-A (GB)
Title: High pressure vehicular mounted weed spraying system
Inventor: CARRE JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 1997-07-29
Abstract: A coordinated system of pump, pipes and nozzles aimed at spraying weedkiller chemical or any other flowable material at a speed of about 40km per hour with little or no drift and precise dosage of the mix of water and chemical. The spray nozzles have a high operating pressure of 150 bar to reduce spray drift and ensure more accurate dosing of the weeds. The spraying system may be mounted on a railway vehicle to spray weeds on and adjacent the railway tracks.
Patent GB-2317997-A (GB)
Title: Relatively adjustaable rotor in a brushless machine
Inventor: MASUZAWA MASAHIRO
IPC: H02K21/00
Filed: 1997-09-30
Abstract: Centrifugal mechanism carrying governors 34 adjusts the phase of rotor magnet sets 31,32 so as to extend the speed range of a brushless motor for which the required torque is present. Various arrangements of rotor magnet arrangement are shown. Magnet set 22 provides the rotor position signal.
Patent GB-2330728-A (GB)
Title: Door answering and messaging system
Inventor: YEWMAN MARK ROWLAND
IPC: G08B25/04
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: The system comprises a door unit 10 incorporating a call device 16 and a control unit 12. Means are provided for establishing voice communication between the door unit 10 and the control unit 12. The control unit 12 includes a message memory unit 24 to relay a pre-recorded out-going message to the caller upon operation of the call device 16 of the of the door unit 10 and to record in-coming messages provided by the caller at the door unit. The control unit 12 includes a door release button 22, connected to a door locking mechanism 23. The message memory unit 24 is capable of storing a plurality of out-going messages which may be selected according to the time and date. The memory unit 24 may be a standard telephone answering machine which can be switched into a standby mode by a remote telecommunications link. The outgoing messages may be selected by the caller operating a tone pad on the door unit.
Patent GB-2332522-A (GB)
Title: Liquid level indication device
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: A47J27/212
Filed: 1997-11-27
Abstract: A level indication device for a liquid container such as an electric kettle (1) or hot water jug comprises a sight glass (8) which is located in a recess in the outer wall of the container and connected so that the liquid level is the same in the sight glass (8) as in the container, and a light source (15) is provided at one end of the sight glass (8) to illuminate the liquid inside the liquid chamber (8) and the surrounding walls of the liquid chamber (8) so as to make the liquid level easier to see. The light source (15) may be powered partly by a battery or capacitor. A reflective float (9) may be provided. There may be light sources of different colours.
Patent GB-2323745-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications
Inventor: KOSURI REDDY
IPC: H04Q7/20
Filed: 1998-01-12
Abstract: A system for controlling telecommunications subscriber units comprises a number of PCs (20), and at least one exchange arrangement including switching functionality. The exchange arrangement comprises a mobility server (30) including third party control means (31). To the mobility server (30) a number of PCs (20) are connected vid a local area network (6). The PCs communicate with the mobility server (30) via a third party control interface and each PC (20) comprises an application for screen based telephony services (23) which may give directory (catalog) information, provide for handover possibility between fixed, cellular and cordless telephones and manage the personal profile. This application use a first party control interface for a user communication and each PC (20) comprises converting means (24) for converting between first party control interface operations and third party control operations so that the user can use first party control based applications together with third party control means (31) in the mobility server (30).
Patent GB-2333615-A (GB)
Title: Metric timepiece
Inventor: GEARY PAUL FRANCIS
IPC: G04G99/00
Filed: 1998-01-24
Abstract: A chronometer is disclosed for maintaining and displaying time in two different modes, ie. in a first time base and co-ordinate system of hours, minutes and seconds on a Gregorian-type system and a corresponding time in a second time base of universal co-ordinate, metric time (where eg the day is divided into 1000 units). The chronometer can include a converter for converting a predetermined time input by the user in one time base to the other time base for display.
Patent GB-2335262-A (GB)
Title: Steam humidification system for a refrigerated display cabinet
Inventor: ARTHUR ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: F24F6/18
Filed: 1998-03-09
Abstract: A refrigerator display cabinet is equipped with a steam humidification system comprising means for generating a constant supply of steam and means for its distribution to said cabinet to provide the necessary humidification. The distribution system (10) consists of a tank (11) in which water (12) is heated by a heating element (13), and manifold (14) having a plurality of evenly-spaced nozzles (17) for distributing water vapour throughout the refrigerated display cabinet. The manifold is inclined downwardly to return condensate back into the tank (11).
Patent GB-2335630-A (GB)
Title: Internal vehicle partition assembly
Inventor: ALLMAN PETER NEVILLE
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 1998-03-13
Abstract: An intemal partition assembly for a vehicle comprises a partition adapted for use as a dog guard 10 within a vehicle. The partition includes a substantially planar part having opposed edges 24 arranged to extend laterally of the vehicle interior. A positioning and retaining arrangement includes a first pair of components 36 for attachment to existing mounting points in the vehicle and for pivotally receiving one part 26 of the partition therein and a second pair of components 52 for mounting on the vehicle and for releasably receiving and retaining another part of the partition afterthe partition is located on the first pair of components 36 and pivotally moved to the location of the second pair of components. The existing mounting points might include those associated with the grab handles.
Patent GB-2335342-A (GB)
Title: Tornado destruction by explosion
Inventor: BRODSKY STANISLAV
IPC: A01G15/00
Filed: 1998-03-16
Abstract: A method comprising the step of destroying an area of increased or reduced air pressure in or around a tomado by means of an explosion 5, preferably at zone 6, is disclosed.
Patent GB-2336800-A (GB)
Title: Method and mould for moulding
Inventor: HUNG CHI-CHEN
IPC: B44C3/04
Filed: 1998-04-28
Abstract: An ornament, sole or eraser is made by pressing a quantity of moulding material by hand into a mould cavity, heating the material in the mould to cause it to harden, cooling, demoulding and snagging to remove extraneous material. A mould manufactured from heat-resisting plastic material and which can be used in the method is also described.
Patent GB-2325830-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for detecting codes in audio signals
Inventor: GRAYBILL ROBERT B
IPC: H04H20/31
Filed: 1995-03-27
Abstract: The present invention generally concerns the detection of inaudible or masked codes in audio signals. A detector determines the amplitude of frequency components in a predetermined frequency range and also a "noise" amplitude for this frequency range. On the basis of these two results, e.g. a ratio of the two results compared against a threshold, it determines whether a code is present in this frequency range. Masking techniques for including codes in audio signals are disclosed, including tonal, narrow band, broad band and non-simultaneous (or temporal) masking. When masking the codes, the ability of different masking techniques may be evaluated and the most suitable technique selected. Alternatively, different masking evaluations may be performed for individual frequency components of the code. Applications include using the codes for radio or television program identification and a system for producing audience size estimates.
Patent GB-2328775-A (GB)
Title: Simulator For Body Organs
Inventor: MOUSSA SAMI AHMED
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: A simulator for medical training comprises replica body organs and surrounding soft tissue made of materials which have similar radiographic densities and acoustic properties to the real subjects, thus providing suitable responses to x-rays and ultrasound. For example, a latex or rubber material provides a skin surface 12 with a suitable consistency for needle entry, soft tissue 14 is formed from stabilised gelatine or a silicon gel, and an organ such as a simulated renal system 16 has an outer surface 18 and internal tubes 22 of silicone rubber or latex together with tissue 20, again formed of silicon gel or modified stabilised gelatine. Other simulated organs are exemplified and the housing for the simulator may carry a syringe 30, Fig 5 (not shown), for injecting coloured fluids for fluoroscopic investigation.
Patent GB-2330205-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing a nozzle of a pick-and-place system
Inventor: SOLANKI RANVIR
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: An apparatus (200) for testing a nozzle (Fig.1, 104) of a pick-and-place system (Fig.1) includes a reservoir (206), a membrane (204) covering an opening of the reservoir (206), and a reservoir pressure sensor (208). The apparatus (200) may further include a processor (Fig.3, 118) coupled to the reservoir pressure sensor (208) and an output device (Fig.3, 116) coupled to the processor (Fig.3, 118).
Patent GB-2328195-A (GB)
Title: Panel distribution system
Inventor: TAZOU KEN
IPC: B65G47/50
Filed: 1996-05-08
Abstract: A panel distribution system comprises a pair of juxtaposed vertical two-directional delivery conveyors 40L,R for directing the panels P1,2 selectively to juxtaposed upper loading stations 50L,R or to juxtaposed lower loading stations 60L,R, wherein the vertical two-directional delivery conveyors 40 and the loading stations 50 and 60 jointly define a straight conveyance line. The loading stations 50 and 60 include panel positioning apparatus (Figure 13) for positioning panels such that when two small panels P1 and P2 are being conveyed the panels are positioned on the loading stations independently from each other, whereas, when one large panel (P3, Fig. 18) is being conveyed the panel is positioned across the juxtaposed loading stations. Control apparatus is provided for controlling the positioning apparatus. Also disclosed is a plurality of panel delivery units (3 and 4, Fig. 1) disposed on a panel conveyance line for forcing out panels in a lateral direction from the conveyance line. Also disclosed is a panel distribution method wherein the storage density of baskets used for the panels can be adjusted by a loading conveyor, in response to the level of supply of panels.
Patent GB-2331043-A (GB)
Title: Flexible water and oil resistant composites
Inventor: BURGER WOLFGANG
IPC: B32B5/24
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: This invention provides air impermeable liquid-water resistant water-vapor-permeable composites that are highly oleophobic and some of which have enhanced water-vapor-permeable properties. In is broadest aspect, the composites comprise: a layer of a microporous polymer that is water-vapor permeable and which is oleophobic, and which is liquid water-resistant. This layer is in contact with an air-impermeable, liquid water resistant, polymer layer that is permeable to water-vapor molecules. The oleophobic microporous polymer layer confers enhanced oleophobicity. In another aspect, a third layer of a microporous, water-vapor- permeable polymer can also be present on the other side of the air-impermeable polymer layer.
Patent GB-2335892-A (GB)
Title: Pushchair
Inventor: JANE CABAGNERO RAMON
IPC: B62B5/08
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: The chassis of this pushchair incorporates in its rear part two side elements (3 and 3') and a crosspiece (10) in its lower rear part. The chassis of this pushchair incorporates in the upper portion of the rear side elements a safety-belt (1) running between those side elements to support the back of a child riding standing up, facing in the direction of movement, on the rear part of the chassis. The lower portion of this rear part of the chassis incorporates two footrests (11 and 12) to support the child's feet. The safety belt consists of a strap of strong material attached at one end to the corresponding side element of the chassis and with its free end fitted in such a manner as to allow it to clip to and unclip from a fastener (8) attached to the other side element of the chassis.
Patent GB-2348876-A (GB)
Title: Disposal of organic waste by bacterial decomposition
Inventor: JIN IN SEOP
IPC: C05F17/00
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: A method of disposing of organic waste by bacterial decomposition comprises the steps of preparing a decomposition promoting material which comprises bacteria carried on sterile carriers, wherein the bacteria is capable of performing aerobic and anaerobic decomposition, introducing the decomposition promoting material into a treatment tank 18 and periodically feeding the waste into the tank, intermittently mixing the contents of the tank, and operating a temperature regulation means for maintaining the temperature of the tank contents in a predetermined temperature range. An apparatus for disposing of organic waste by bacterial decomposition is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a treatment tank 18 disposed within a thermally insulated casing, a rotatable stirrer for stirring the contents of the tank, and deodorising means 5 for receiving and at least partially deodorising gases emitted by the decomposing waste in the tank, wherein the tank has an upper opening closed by a moveable lid (3, Fig. 1).