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Patent GB-2251162-A (GB)
Title: Method for channel adaptive detecting/equalizing
Inventor: MUELLER BRUCE D
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 1991-11-12
Abstract: In a communications device, two coherent detection algorithms (102 and 103), one of which has a decision feedback equalizer (103), and a detector selection algorithm (104) are used to dynamically select a detector depending on whether delay spread distortion is present. First the correlation of the detector without the equalizer (102) is measured. If this correlation is greater than a predetermined threshold, the data from that detector (102) is used by the communications device. If the correlation is less than the threshold, the correlation of the detector with the equalizer (103) is measured. If this is less than the correlation of the detector without the equalizer (102), the data from the detector without the equalizer (102) is used, otherwise the data is taken from the equalizer (103). Application is to radio telephones. The preferred modulation is differentially encoded QPSK and the channel equalizer is a decision feedback equalizer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250214-A (GB)
Title: Walking toy
Inventor: TAJIMA YUTAKA
IPC: A63H11/18
Filed: 1991-11-25
Abstract: A toy for walking along a surface, comprises     a frame (16, Figure 5); a pair of legs 11 each movably mounted to said frame (16) and including a foot having a heel part 11a,     a cleat 11b mounted in proximity to a toe of the foot, and     a first retractable member (25a) coupled by a first end to said frame and by a second end to the foot;     a power source (19); and     means connecting said power source (19) to said frame (16) and said legs 11, for alternatively moving said legs, and for alternately moving the retractable members (25a) so that the feet each alternately assume a first position in which the heel part (11a) contacts the surface, and a second position in which the heel part and cleat contact the surface. The power source is suitably a D.C. motor and imparts angular rotation to eccentric pin (24) which is movable mounted in a hole in each retractable member to give movement to each such member. The cleat 11b may be composed of for example rubber for preventing slipping. The heel part of the foot may include a roller 11a to enable the toy to walk smoothly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263376-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle monitoring equipment
Inventor: DAVIES LESLIE KEITH
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 1992-01-02
Abstract: Vehicle borne monitoring equipment (1) comprises assessment means (2), such as a computerised engine management system, for providing data concerning a preselected operational parameter of the vehicle, and data transmission means (3), such as a PCN transceiver, connected to the assessment means for transmitting such data over a radio link to data reception means (4) remote from the vehicle, e.g. at a maintenance centre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256265-A (GB)
Title: A circumferential seal system for a rotary incinerator
Inventor: FLADING DONALD PAUL
IPC: F23G5/20
Filed: 1992-05-29
Abstract: A circumferential seal system wherein both low differential pressure circumferential seals 29 and high differential pressure circumferential seals 31 are utilized to provide the proper sealing for various wind box plenum zones supplying combustion air to a rotary combustor utilized to effectively burn solid municipal waste and maintain acceptable levels of CO even when there are large swings in the moisture content and heating value of the solid municipal waste. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256873-A (GB)
Title: Hard-coating, heat-absorbing composition
Inventor: SATAKE TOSIMI
IPC: C09D183/04
Filed: 1992-06-18
Abstract: A hard-coating, heat-absorbing composition which is capable of absorbing near-infrared rays from sunlight is disclosed. The composition comprises a silicone varnish for hard-coating comprising polysiloxane and, dissolved therein a thiourea and a copper salt of an organic acid. It can be applied to plastics substrates and heated to cure the silicone varnish, whereupon curing of polysiloxane and production of a heat-absorbing compound are simultaneously effected. The composition can provide various substrates with a heat-shielding characteristic. Preferred additives are diphenylthiourea and copper mono-butyl-o-phthalate.
Patent GB-2268354-A (GB)
Title: Frame rate converter for a video standards converter
Inventor: KEATING STEPHEN MARK
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 1992-06-25
Abstract: A frame rate changer for a video standards converter converts a sequence of input video images at an input video rate to a sequence of output video images at an output video rate, and is operable to convert from one of a number of input video rates to an output video rate. The frame rate changer includes N (N>1) video stores (32), each for storing a video image. The video stores are enabled cyclically and at the appropriate input video rate for storing successive input video images in successive video stores. Multiplexers (36) connected to the video stores can output pairs of video images (for interpolution) from the video stores at the output video rate. The frame rate changer includes a counter 38 which is clocked at the appropriate one of the input video rates. The counter is preferably a modulo-N counter. Control signals for controlling the multiplexer in the selection of the adjacent pairs of video stores preferably includes a sampler 44 for sampling the output of the counter 38 at the output video rate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255567-A (GB)
Title: Polymerisation of olefinic-containing monomers employing anionic initiators
Inventor: STEWART MALCOLM JOHN
IPC: C08F4/72
Filed: 1992-07-17
Abstract: Process for anionically polymerising a conjugated 1,3-diene monomer consists of contacting the monomer in an inert hydrocarbon solvent with a monofunctional silyl ether initiator of general formula R<1>R<2>R<3>Si-O-A-Li where R<1> to R<3> are independently selected from monovalent organic substituent groups and A is a short chain hydrocarbon bridging group, to yield a polydiene having a molecular weight of typically 1,000 - 10,000, a high 1.4 content of typically 90% and a low polydispensity of typically 1.15. The reactive ends of the living polymer chains may be terminated with a reactive group such as hydroxyl by treating the polymer with ethylene oxide. Subsequent removal of the polymer's relatively unreactive silyl end groups by reaction with tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride produces a difunctional, chain-extendable, hydroxy-terminated polydiene useful as a rubbery binder prepolymer.
Patent GB-2258584-A (GB)
Title: Programmable dialler for a mobile telephone
Inventor: ATKINS RICHARD STUART
IPC: H04M1/2757
Filed: 1992-07-27
Abstract: A programmable dialler for a cellular telephone instrument 1 allows telephone calls to be made only to specific, preprogrammed telephone numbers by operation of one or a sequence of keys 14 on the instrument. The telephone numbers are stored in the telephone instrument and cannot be changed by the user. The preprogramming may either be carried out by the instrument manufacturer, or may be carried out by a licensed programmer with the aid of a dedicated programming interface 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271555-A (GB)
Title: Paper folding apparatus.
Inventor: CHANG JOSEPH
IPC: B65H45/14
Filed: 1992-10-15
Abstract: Paper sheet 20, to be folded, moves downwardly between guide plates 21 until it hits arm 22 to trip switch 23. This causes rollers 25 - 27 and 30 to rotate and a roller 24 to move to the left to force the sheet into the nip of rollers 25, 26. A first fold is made about one third of the way up the sheet and, with the fold leading, the sheet moves downwardly between guide plates 28 until it is stopped by a manually adjustable stop 50. Rollers 25, 26 continue feeding the sheet, which enters the nip between rollers 26, 27 to form a second fold. The folded sheet moves to an exit port via rollers 30 and guide 39. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2262106-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for preparing superconducting joints
Inventor: KOSKY PHILIP GEORGE
IPC: C23C16/458
Filed: 1992-11-27
Abstract: An apparatus for forming a superconductive joint in tape or wire includes a closeable vessel with means eg 9 for introducing gases for depositing a superconducting layer by chemical vapor deposition, and forming means 11 in combination with securing and current passage means 29 to heat a length of tape to a temperature effective to deposit a superconductive coating thereon. Preferably, the forming means and associated structure are unitary with a base plate ion 2 which seals the vessel. The method includes stripping non- superconductive material from the tape ends, joining them with a conductive coating and depositing a superconductive alloy layer thereon, typically of triniobium tin, by a chemical vapor deposition reaction of hydrogen with the corresponding metal halides. Certain of the steps are performed in an inert atmosphere free from moisture, elemental hydrogen and elemental oxygen, typically a helium atmosphere. The step of depositing a superconducting alloy is performed in the above apparatus. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263794-A (GB)
Title: Reference voltage circuit employing bipolar transistors
Inventor: KIMURA KATSUJI
IPC: G05F3/26
Filed: 1993-01-28
Abstract: First and second transistors Q1, Q2 with different base-to-emitter voltages i.e. by having emitter areas in the ratio 1:K1, are driven by a constant current source. The constant current source is preferably a current mirror circuit composed of third and fourth transistors Q3, Q4 whose emitter areas are in the ratio K2:1 to drive the first and second transistors Q1, Q2 with different currents. Reference voltage VREF is the sum of a positive temperature coefficient differential dependent on R1, R2, K1, K2 and a negative coefficient forward voltage VBE1. By suitable choice of values a stable temperature characteristic is possible. In an alternative arrangement (figure 4) R2 is replaced by a resistor (R3) at the emitter of transistor Q2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275135-A (GB)
Title: Trailer with electrical connector holder
Inventor: MANGNALL LEE
IPC: H01R13/60
Filed: 1993-02-11
Abstract: A trailer comprising an electrical system has a connection for connecting the trailer electrical system to the electrical system of a towing vehicle. The connection is secured in place in a drained recess (11) in the trailer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2266124-A (GB)
Title: Roulette wheel centre pin
Inventor: SUMMERS ALAN
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 1993-03-22
Abstract: A roulette wheel centre pin comprises a base capable of being rigidly secured to a bowl of a roulette wheel, the base having an upstanding shaft 14 located thereon, the shaft having a lower end secured to or integral with the base and having an upper free end. The shaft includes an axially adjustable collar 20 located at or near the lower end thereof, the collar having an upper load-bearing surface 32. The shaft also includes a substantially flat, hardened, load bearing, wear surface 24 at the upper end thereof. Thus the weight of a roulette wheel 34 during rotation thereof may be carried either by the annular surface of the collar at the lower end of the shaft, by the wear surface at the upper end of the shaft, or by a combination of both the annular surface and the wear surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2264243-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive in the form of a film
Inventor: SUMMER DAVID CHARLES
IPC: C09J7/22
Filed: 1993-03-31
Abstract: An adhesive structure (10) comprises a film (12) of adhesive, and support material (14) embedded in the adhesive film (12). The adhesive material and the support material have a tensile strength in combination which is sufficiently low to allow the adhesive film and the support material to be broken together, in use, by applying a longitudinal force against the resistance provided by the adhesion of the film to an article. The support material (14) has a regular structure which defines lines of relative weakness along which the support material will preferentially break. The support material has a tensile strength which is sufficiently high to prevent the adhesive film from stretching. Thus, the adhesive film (12) and support material (14) will, in use, break together along a weakness line in the support material (14), but without stretching.
Patent GB-2279265-A (GB)
Title: An attachable frame for suspension of a decorative article
Inventor: FINN JANE
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 1993-06-22
Abstract: By attaching the frame, from which a decorative article such as a mobile is suspended, to a bouncing chair it is the natural movement of the baby that moves the mobile - there is no need for air movement, manual help or the use of a motor. The mobile is controlled totally by the baby. Further stimulation of the baby can be achieved by changing the mobile. The decorative article may be constructed of a material capable of producing noise. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269612-A (GB)
Title: Tile securing arrangement
Inventor: LAW FRAZER WILLIAM TIMOTHY
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 1993-08-06
Abstract: An arrangement for securing nibless tiles on a roof provides spaced-apart pegs (14, 16) formed integrally with a mounting (2) of moulded plastic adapted for use with a conventional wooden batten (8), or in a modified arrangement spaced-apart pegs are integrally moulded with a plastics batten in use, complementary apertures of tiles fixed on a roof are a force fit on the pegs (14, 16) whereby the tiles are positively affixed to the roof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273454-A (GB)
Title: Device for picking up litter
Inventor: MALASPINA GIORGIO
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1993-12-10
Abstract: A device for picking up litter, in particular animal excrement, comprises both a set of tongs having two arm-forming assemblies (52, 54) that are hinged to each other at their ends about an axis, and a bag 8. Each arm-forming assembly being extended beyond said axis by a control extension (56, 58), a second end of each arm-forming assembly including a terminal portion (66, 68), actuating said control extensions causing said terminal portions to move apart. The bag (8) having a bottom-forming portion (18) disposed between the arm-forming portions, the remainder of said bag being folded around said terminal portions, said folded portion clinging to said terminal portions and/or said arm-forming assemblies. The tongs are biassed together by means of a spring blade (74, Fig 2). The bag may be gussetted with two handle portion (Fig 1) or may be gussetted and have two side extending flaps (Fig 6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289749-A (GB)
Title: Tracered ammunition
Inventor: BAXTER JAMES EDWARD
IPC: F42B12/38
Filed: 1994-03-15
Abstract: A device (30) for shielding a tracer composition (26), for example by plugging the tracer signal communication means (42) of a tracered projectile (16), thereby to shield the tracer composition (26) from excessive pressure during firing of a round containing the projectile to optimise the visibility and/or burn time of the tracer during the flight of the projectile. The tracer composition may be ignited via a narrow passageway (36). After the projectile has left the gun barrel the pressure generated within a chamber (40) by combustion of the tracer composition (26) is sufficient to eject the plug (30) from the aperture (42). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274996-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for ultrasonic therapeutic treatment
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 1994-05-18
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a piezoelectric vibrator (2) adapted to generate ultrasonic energy which is transmitted through an output section (4) to a plastics head (6). The shape of the head (6) may be varied to suit whichever part of a body (8) on which it is to be used. The material and shape of the head (6) is chosen to allow accurate control of frequency and amplitude of the ultrasonic energy. The preferred ultrasonic frequency is in the range of 20 - 120 kHz. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283424-A (GB)
Title: Disinfection of water outlets
Inventor: CAHILL PETER JAMES
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 1994-10-13
Abstract: A method for disinfecting water outlets by introducing a disinfecting fluid under pressure into an open water outlet, leaving the fluid in the water outlet for a period of time, and then flushing the fluid from the water outlet. Water taps may thus be effectively disinfected prior to water sampling. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283979-A (GB)
Title: Composite materials
Inventor: DOWER JOHN EDMUND
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 1994-11-16
Abstract: A composite material for example for use in making shower trays comprises water extended polyester resin and filler. The water reduces the amount of resin and permits casting of lighter weight trays without excessive exotherm.
Patent GB-2289561-A (GB)
Title: Text input system
Inventor: AIDA MITSUHIRO
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 1995-03-21
Abstract: Data to input and display, character by character or word pattern element by word pattern element is looked up in a dictionary to find the unique entry with the same leading part as the input data. If successful the remainder of the data to be input is automatically supplemented from the dictionary. Relevant words for the unique entry in the dictionary may be shown for selection to replace on the display.
Patent GB-2299716-A (GB)
Title: Non-rewirable plug
Inventor: FOK CHI-WING
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 1995-04-05
Abstract: A 3-pin electrical plug and power cord assembly comprises moulded top and bottom plug elements 72 and 10 permanently securable together after the wire ends of the power cord 30 have been permanently secured by rivetting to respective electrical terminals in the bottom plug element. The bottom plug element includes apertures for receiving the connector pins and fuse retainer terminals to which respective wire ends are rivetted. The bottom plug element 10 also includes bores 32 within which cooperating spigots 78 on the top plug element 72 are receivable and fuseable to retain the plug elements permanently secured together.
Patent GB-2290720-A (GB)
Title: Board games
Inventor: GREGORJ PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 1995-06-19
Abstract: A board game for a number of players includes a board which carries a map on which a number of locations (13) are marked. Routes (14) interconnecting the locations (13) are marked on the map and, when playing the game, the players move pieces along the routes (14) visiting specified locations (13) and collecting a plurality of tokens. The pieces moved by the players may represent lorries and the tokens which the players have to collect may represent pallets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2302518-A (GB)
Title: Hole puncher
Inventor: BOYLE JEREMY ANDREW
IPC: B26D7/01
Filed: 1995-06-23
Abstract: A manual hole puncher for punching a hole in a corner region of a piece of paper has a co-operable punch and die set 16, 17 mounted within a pair of handles 11, 12 pivoted together and defining a throat 15 for receiving paper to be punched. A paper guide in the form of a plate 26 with two edges 30 mutually at right angles and each having an upstanding lip 31 is adjustably mounted within the throat, to provide a guide for the corner of a piece of paper to be punched, so that a punched hole will be at a pre-set position relative to the paper corner. The plate 26 is mounted on arms 27 which have ribs 28 which engage with grooves 25 on handle 11.
Patent GB-2303801-A (GB)
Title: Filter apparatus for a rainwater downpipe
Inventor: FLETCHER MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: B01D29/03
Filed: 1995-08-02
Abstract: A filter apparatus 2 for connecting to a downpipe comprises a tubular body 4, a filter 6, an opening 8 and a removable cover 10. The filter may be removable. The opening may be tapered (24, fig 2) and the cover may have lugs 26, 28 and a lip 22 placing the inside of the cover flush with the inner wall of the body 4, so as to allow for a smoother flow of water inside the passage. The tubular body 4 may be of a rectangular, circular or any other cross-sectional shape depending upon the shape of the downpipe to which it is to be connected, with the cover 10 preferably having the same shape as a segment of a face of the body.
Patent GB-2304128-A (GB)
Title: Blockage-resistant gutters and drains
Inventor: SKINNER PETER MICHAEL
IPC: A46B3/18
Filed: 1995-08-08
Abstract: Blockage of gutters and downpipes by solid objects such as leaves is prevented by positioning a cylindrical brush (6) having an outside diameter similar to the internal diameter of the gutter (1) or drain (2) lengthwise in the gutter or drain.
Patent GB-2304843-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling security seal
Inventor: WEET KEVIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 1995-09-08
Abstract: The security seal described consists mainly of a single body of material which is fitted around a pipe coupling, and then sealed closed. This prevents access being gained to the coupling by physically preventing a leverage being applied to the coupling. If the fitted sealed unit is gripped and turned it will spin freely around the pipe connection leaving the connection unmoved in any way. The metal stud seals consists of two close fitting plugs and a ball bearing which when crimped together form a tight friction fit, and are used to close and 'seal' the main unit. This is best illustrated by figure 7.
Patent GB-2306811-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle deceleration warning lamp system
Inventor: BLAKELEY KENNETH
IPC: G01P15/135
Filed: 1995-11-02
Abstract: The rate of deceleration of a vehicle is indicated to other road users by energising an increasing number of lamps 1, 2, 3 as deceleration increases. Deceleration is sensed by a pendulum which carries contact bushes at a number of points along its length, so that as the pendulum swings the bushes engage corresponding fixed contacts connected to the lamps. A voltage is applied from the vehicle battery through the fulcrum of the pendulum. The bushes are spring loaded against the side of a casing which houses the pendulum, thereby providing friction to slow free movement of the pendulum. The bushes also centralise the pendulum in the casing.
Patent GB-2297059-A (GB)
Title: Sound insulating structure
Inventor: MASUDA YUUGOROU
IPC: D04H1/55
Filed: 1996-01-15
Abstract: A sound insulating structure, for example, formed on an automobile floor panel comprises a cushioning layer interposed between a covering layer e.g. a carpet, a panel e.g. steel and is made of a nonwoven fabric. This nonwoven fabric includes 5-95 wt% of a first fiber and 5-95% of a second fiber, wherein the total amount of the first and second fibers is 100 wt%. This first fiber has a fineness within a range from 1.5 to 40 deniers, a first melting point, and a first portion including polyethylene terephthalate. The second fiber has a fineness within a range from 1.5 to 15 deniers, a core portion, and a sheath portion covering the core portion. A majority of the core portion includes polyethylene terephthalate. The sheath portion includes an elastic copolyester which has a second melting point that is lower than the first melting point and is not higher than 200{C. The sound insulating structure has a high sound-transmission-loss factor within a so-called road-noise frequency range and an adequate cushioning effect and is particularly superior in sound insulation at a normal temperature (15-40{C).
Patent GB-2311215-A (GB)
Title: Water bed
Inventor: CHUNG MING-CHUN
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 1996-03-18
Abstract: A water bag 30 mounted within a recessed bed frame 20 to hold water, has an air bag 10 around the periphery to support water filled therein, the air bag having a plurality of intercommunicated individual air chambers separated from one another by partition boards, the partitions having a respective air hole 13, which permits air to pass from one air chamber to another, and a plurality of air valves in each corner of the water bag for permitting air to be driven into the air chambers.