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Patent GB-2250362-A (GB)
Title: Parallel data processing system
Inventor: KAN TAKASHI
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 1992-01-06
Abstract: In the field of parallel data processing for performing a high-speed data processing there are the parallel data processing devices of SIMD type which includes a single control stream and multiple data streams and the parallel data processing devices of MIMD type which includes multiple control streams and multiple data streams, the devices of both the types have merits, demerits and suitable application fields respectively. Therefore, it is very difficult that either the SIMD or the MIMD system covers a wide application field. Thereon, an optimum parallel processing system is made to be applicable to the wide application field by providing a system control section (43) which performs processings suitable for the respective parallel data processing devices and connects a parallel data processing device of SIMD type (50) to a parallel data processing device of MIMD type (51) through a common bus (41) and a common memory (42). Processings of a large number of data, each of the processings being simple are performed by the parallel data processing device of SIMD type and processings of a small number of data, each of the processings being complex, are performed by the parallel data processing device of MIMD type. Thereby, mass-data complex processings which are difficult to perform in a short time by a conventional computer, such as an image processing, can be performed in a practically short time at a high speed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252612-A (GB)
Title: Baton gun
Inventor: LEIBOWITZ JOEL
IPC: F41B15/02
Filed: 1992-01-10
Abstract: A projectile launching baton is provided which includes a hollow barrel (2), a handle (4) disengageably connected to the barrel, and a projectile (42) hold in a mouth (12) of the barrel. An outer wall (6) of the barrel is formed with a substance such as a polycarbonate or a rubber. An interior wall (8) of the barrel may be formed of steel. Within the handle is located a mechanism (24) for causing discharge of the projectile from the barrel. An alternating series of recoil prevention elements are lodged in the handle (4) adjacent the barrel. These elements are preferably alternating rings of lead (17) and air-filled flexible-walled pillows (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267524-A (GB)
Title: Cycle parking fixture
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE CHAS
IPC: E01F13/04
Filed: 1992-06-04
Abstract: A cycle parking fixture comprises a rigid frame 5 having legs 7 which are designed to be permanently mounted in the ground in order to provide an immovable object to which a cycle, and particularly a motor cycle, may readily be connected when parked. The frame is of tubular construction and is provided with a chain 13 which extends through the interior of at least part of the frame, the chain being designed to prevent a prospective theft from attempting to cut through the frame in an endeavour to steal a motor cycle connected thereto. The ends of the chain are secured to the legs of the frame which are designed to be mounted in the ground. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269158-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing unit
Inventor: PIKE PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: E03F7/00
Filed: 1992-07-30
Abstract: A portable self-contained dispensing unit 10 having an upper liquid storage region 11, a lower storage region 12, a transfer duct 13 linking the storage regions and an outlet duct 14 containing an outlet nozzle (14A, figure 2). A first solenoid valve 15A is provided in the transfer duct 13 and a second solenoid valve 15B is located in the outlet duct 14. A programmable control box 16 regulates the opening and closing of the first and second valves to provided a pre-determined output rate of a liquid from the dispensing unit. A battery powers the valves and the control box 16. The unit may be filled with a micro-bacterial complex for the purpose of treating effluent in a channel 21 to avoid blockages. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2256728-A (GB)
Title: Drilling process and apparatus
Inventor: ROWSELL PHILIP JOHN
IPC: G05B19/416
Filed: 1992-08-19
Abstract: In a drilling process speed, bit thrust and penetration are monitored. Data stored in a data base relating rotational speed and thrust as adjustable variables is correlated with data on the penetration rate as controlled parameter to produce a matrix to enable prediction of penetration rate to be expected at known thrust and rotational rates. Likewise a similar matrix may be constructed for relating wear rate to adjustable variables for example speed and thrust. The parameters predicted from these variables at various values for the speed and thrust are used to construct a further matrix relating bit penetration and bit wear rates with cost per unit distance drilled and this third matrix searched for minimum cost. From the first two matrices rotation rate of the drill bit and thrust applied to the drill bit are adjusted to give a predicted penetration rate for minimum cost and the drill bit is operated at these conditions. All conditions are monitored and the information used to recalculate the various matrices to define the process.
Patent GB-2262257-A (GB)
Title: In-mould label applicator
Inventor: JACKSON STAN
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1991-07-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (1) for placing labels (6) in a mould (3). The applicator severs the film (9) bearing the label (6) from a strip of film (4). The severed film (9) includes the label (6) and excess strip film (10).
Patent GB-2263669-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air bags.
Inventor: KITAGAWA MOTONOBU
IPC: B60R21/205
Filed: 1993-01-11
Abstract: An air bag 62 for the knees of an occupant 62 is mounted in a position to the righthand side of the steering column 52, the air bag having such a shape as to extend to the other side of the steering column when deployed. The air bag has projections 62C, 62A which extend towards the vehicle seat 56, the knees of the occupant being received in the recessed portion 62B. Other offset positions for the air bag are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263773-A (GB)
Title: Vibratile sensing instrument
Inventor: GALLAGHER JOHN GERRARD
IPC: G01N29/22
Filed: 1993-03-19
Abstract: An instrument for the detection or measurement of attributes of a material comprises at least one vane (2) which is mounted on a support (1) that allows the vane to vibrate, a drive transducer (20) which is disposed relative to the vane to stimulate vibration therein and at least one sensing transducer (21) disposed to sense the vibrations. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278391-A (GB)
Title: Plural key system for lockable emergency exit doors
Inventor: SHELDON JONATHAN MARK
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 1993-05-26
Abstract: Each of a plurality of emergency exit doors 13 allowing escape from an area inside a building has a locking device 22 actuable to prevent opening of the door and operable by a first key which is free only when the locking device 22 is activated and a second key which is free only when the locking device is deactivated. The locking devices 22 of the doors 13 constitute a series in which the second key of each locking device serves as the first key of the next, all the keys being different. The second key of the last locking device is essential to operation of control means eg an alarm to permit use of the said area. The locking device 22 cooperates with a latching bar 16 of a conventional crash bar release device 14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280547-A (GB)
Title: Printed circuit board with integral strip-line structure
Inventor: BOWMAN DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: H01P3/08
Filed: 1993-07-02
Abstract: A printed circuit board in the farm of an integral strip-line structure comprises two spaced apart conducting ribbons 7 having therebetween a layer of stiff dielectric material 13 flanked on opposite sides with respective layers 17 of curable dielectric material on the outermost surfaces of which the ribbons are respectively mounted. Respective further layers 3, 5 of stiff dielectric material are provided on the outermost surfaces of the layers of curable material, conductive tracks 11 being supported on the stiff dielectric and/or curable layers 3, 5, 13, 15 or 17 and spaced laterally from the ribbons. Further provided are ground plates 9 disposed on the outermost surfaces respectively of the further layers 3, 5 and facing the ribbons. Heat and pressure is applied to the structure to cure the curable layers. The structure enables connection together of the ribbons exclusively at corresponding ends which simplifies calculation of the characteristic impedance of the structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269501-A (GB)
Title: Routing YIG-tuned mixer
Inventor: TANBAKUCHI HASSAN
IPC: G01R23/173
Filed: 1993-07-29
Abstract: A routing YIG-tuned resonator filter integrated with an image enhanced, double-balanced mixer (105). The YIG-tuned resonator filter is preferably a four-sphere YIG-tuned preselector which is integrated with a low-loss, fundamentally or harmonically mixed, image-enhanced, double-balanced mixer (105) to provide a high level of dynamic range in a harmonically mixed front end. An input resonator (110) of the preselector in combination with a dual PIN diode switch switches low-frequency input signals (e.g., 0 to 2.9 GHz) to a low-band mixer. For RF input signals (e.g., 2.7 to 26.5 GHz), the four-sphere YIG-tuned preseIector is combined with the image-enhanced, double-balanced mixer (105) which incorporates a GaAs monolithic diode bridge integrated circuit (D3, D4, D5, D6). This provides a cost effective front end for a microwave spectrum analyzer. The resonator filter includes an input coupling loop, a ferrimagnetic sphere, an electromagnet and output coupling looping. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270323-A (GB)
Title: Oil-in-water type heavy oil emulsion
Inventor: TANIGUCHI TAKAO
IPC: C10L1/32
Filed: 1993-09-07
Abstract: An oil-in-water type heavy oil emulsion including a surfactant has a specific and broad oil particle size distribution as defined by a Rosin-Rammler distribution function. Oil particles having a diameter of 100  mu m or less account for 80% by weight or more of all the oil particles. The emulsion has a viscosity close to that of water, can be sufficiently atomised at room temperature to 90 DEG  C, has good fluidity and stability and has a high combustion efficiency allowing the reduction of oxides produced during combustion. The emulsion may include a fatty acid distillation bottom or edible oil. Alternatively, an emulsifier may be formed in situ by the reaction of a neutralising agent or saponifier and an emulsifier precursor in the form of a fatty acid distillation bottom or an edible oil. The emulsion can be formed by producing emulsions differing in particle size and then mixing these emulsions. Alternatively, the emulsion can be produced by recirculating a portion of emulsion produced in a line mixer or by regulating the cycle time of the emulsion in production in dependence on variations in the feed of surfactant.
Patent GB-2284736-A (GB)
Title: Cut grass collecting hover mower
Inventor: BOZEAT MILES ROLAND WILLIAM
IPC: A01D34/63
Filed: 1993-12-17
Abstract: A cutgrass collecting hover mower has airtight body 1 within and beneath which are housed a radial compressor fan 6 (to provide a pressurizing airflow) and cutter blades 18 both mounted on a drive shaft 8 which is driven by an electric or internal combustion engine.   A combined cowl and duct 7 divides and manages the pressurizing airflow to reinforce the cut grass collecting airflow created by the rotating cutter blades prior to providing air support. The grass collecting box has a mesh wall 25 to catch grass whilst allowing air to flow through. The grass collecting box is removable through an access door 3 for emptying. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274203-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device protection
Inventor: TAKENAKA KAZUHIRO
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 1994-01-07
Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed that is formed on a semiconductor substrate (101) and in which there is a structure for protecting circuit elements from excessive static electricity from the outside, such as the surge input and static electricity generated during the production process. The protection structure includes formation of transistors and diodes so that contact is made between a high concentration diffusion region (102) that forms the source and drain and a low concentration diffusion region (103), that has a conductivity which is opposite of the high concentration diffusion region, that forms the LDD structure transistor offset. By making contact between a high concentration diffusion region and a low concentration diffusion region, it is possible to form a circuit element that reduces the junction voltage resistance. In addition, by using the offset of the CMOS structure, there is no increase in the number of production process steps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278015-A (GB)
Title: Sheath for temperature sensor
Inventor: WINDER HORBURY
IPC: G01K1/10
Filed: 1994-05-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a sheath for temperature sensing means, for sensing, for example, the temperature of molten metal. Known metal sheaths have adequate strength but gaseous products of reaction between the sheath and the molten metal can penetrate through to, and damage, the temperature sensing means. In addition, sheaths frequently need a high length-to-diameter ratio, that is difficult to achieve with conventional casting and mould technology. Ceramic sheaths are also known but they have verv poor mechanical strength when of the required high length-to-diameter ratio. The invention provides a sheath formed from two components, with a bonded or fused interface between the outer surface of the inner component and the inner surface of the outer component, the material of said outer component being such as to provide mechanical strength and protection of a temperature sensing element within the inner component from the environment in which it is placed, and the material of the inner component being such as to provide impermeability. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278662-A (GB)
Title: Torque- transmitting torsional-vibration damper
Inventor: GASMANN THEODOR
IPC: F16F15/134
Filed: 1994-05-20
Abstract: A torque-transmitting vibration-damping coupling for use in a motor vehicle driveline has two annular parts (10, 11) rotatable relative to one another by a limited angle of rotation. The first annular part has two walls defining a chamber sealed relative to the second annular part, and the second annular part comprises at least one radial disc 23. The chamber is filled with a damping fluid and surfaces of the first annular part and of the second annular part in the chamber provide circumferentially extending circumferential spaces where viscous damping takes place upon relative rotation between the two annular parts. The circumferential spaces provide variable viscous damping as a function of the quasi-static angle of rotation and as a function of the periodic angle of oscillation of the first annular part relative to the second annular part. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279009-A (GB)
Title: Antifoam compositions
Inventor: BRIQUET FRANCOIS JEAN
IPC: A61K9/26
Filed: 1994-05-27
Abstract: Free-flowing granular compositions principally for use in treatment of gastric disorders comprise (A) titanium dioxide having a particle size within the range from 10 nanometres to 60 nanometres and a specific BET (nitrogen) surface area of at least 30 m<2>/g in combination with (B) an organopolysiloxane antifoam agent (for example a mixture of from 80 to 98 percent by weight of a polydiorganosiloxane and from 1 to 10 percent by weight of a finely-divided silica having a surface area to weight ratio of at least 50 m<2>/g), (B) being present in a proportion of from 30 to 70 percent by weight calculated on the combined weight of (A) and (B). The compositions may contain from 40 to 60 percent of (B) based on the combined weight of (A) and (B). They may also contain an antacid or other medicament, glycerol, an effervescent agent and/or a disintegrant component.
Patent GB-2291396-A (GB)
Title: Stowable Ramp Apparatus
Inventor: FOWLER PETER KELVIN
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 1994-07-15
Abstract: Stowable or retractable ramp apparatus (2, Fig 3, not shown) for providing access to a vehicle (4), comprising a ramp (6), a stowing frame 8 which is for securing underneath the vehicle (4) and connecting means 10 for connecting the ramp (6) to the stowing frame 8 such that the ramp (6) is able to be pulled out from the stowing frame or pushed back in when required. The connecting means 10 comprises a pair of pivoting arm arrangements 26 positioned on opposite sides of the ramp (6). Each pivoting arm arrangement 26 comprises a first arm 28, a second arm 30 and a piston device 32. The two arms are pivotally joined with the first arm sliding in the frame 8 and the second arm pivotally attached also to the ramp. The piston device 32, which is preferably gas operated assists pivoting of the second arm 30. Preferably, the second arm/ramp pivot is a slidable pivot 42. Preferably, the two arms are friction locked together, 56, during operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287078-A (GB)
Title: Ductile steel pipe
Inventor: BAUTISTA MATAMALA JUAN
IPC: F16L19/02
Filed: 1994-12-22
Abstract: A steel pipe with flexible properties for the conveyance of fluids includes a stainless steel tubular element 1 with integral end connectors 3, 4 which enable it to be joined to other elements in a system and has on its outer surface a helicoidal thread 9 which extends without any intermediate gaps, from the connector of one end to the connector at the other end of the pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291679-A (GB)
Title: Device for collecting and storing bottles and cartons
Inventor: BAILEY ALAN HENRY
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 1995-07-21
Abstract: A device for storing milk bottles or cartons 18 which have been delivered to a household, comprising an opening 12 in a door or wall, such as a letter opening, which is covered, for example, by a hinged flap 14. The bottles or cartons are pushed through the opening and a guard 17, attached to the door or wall, diverts them into a chute 16 which turns them through approximately 90 DEG  to fall into an upright storage container 30. The container has a door to enable removal of the bottles or cartons from therein. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298219-A (GB)
Title: A guide shoe for a mineral cutting machine
Inventor: MERTEN GERHARD
IPC: E21C35/12
Filed: 1996-02-23
Abstract: A guide shoe 8 for a shearer 4 with pin wheel drive system resembles a hollow coupling sleeve 14 into which engages from above a coupling piece 15 disposed on an arm 7 of the shearer frame. The guide shoe 8 runs on a guide 9 and is pivotably connected to the coupling piece 15 by means of a gudgeon pin 26. The height of the guide shoe 8 is considerably less than its length. Outwardly from one sidewall of the guide shoe 8 there is a guide lug 22 that is preferably formed as a hooked member for grasping around the guide 9. The gudgeon pin 26 is positioned very low and the centre of gravity of the shoe 8 is also very low down, namely at about the guide plane of the guide shoe 8.
Patent GB-2316393-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible Receptacle
Inventor: LEWIS BERNARD
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 1996-08-21
Abstract: A collapsible receptacle made from a blank of sheet material has fold lines 17 (along its base panel 1) and 7 (along its end portions 4) to allow it to be folded flat by extending the base away from the receptacle and folding the end panels inwardly. The side portions 2 are hingeably connected to the base portion 1 and the ends of the receptacle are formed by joining panels 4 and 5 which are extensions of side panels 2. Panels 4 and 5 can be stitched, glued, stapled 6 or heat sealed. The tops of the side panels 2 fold back to form reinforcement 10 held in place by staple 11, and the end panels 4,5 fold forward to form a flange 12,13 for stacking. Panel 8 extending from base 1 folds inside the end panel 4,5 where it is held in place by the contents of the receptacle. Panel 8 has a flange 9 which can be folded under flange 13 to provide additional support. Alternatively the flange 9 can be replaced with a wedge arrangement (30-33, Figure 3) to give extra support.
Patent GB-2327019-A (GB)
Title: A data link system
Inventor: BRAIN STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 1996-10-23
Abstract: The system comprises a command control station 2, a network 8 of relay elements 10 and an array 4 of remote sensor units 6. The sensor units 6 and relay elements 10 are responsive to signal reception by output of an acknowledgement signal. The control station 2 routes signals either directly to sensor units 6 or to relay elements 10 or indirectly via the network 8 of relay elements in accordance with whether or not an acknowledgement signal is generated thereby. The control station (2), the relay elements (10) and the sensor units (6) incorporate a transceiver (12,38,142 Figs 2-4 not shown) and a data processing unit (14,42,140). A similar configuration of data processing unit (14,42,140) is used in the control station (2), in the relay elements (10) and in the sensor units (6); the data processing unit (14,42,140 Fig 5 not shown) incorporates a power controller (26,126,226), a clock (34,134,234), a digital processor (30,130,230) a modem (28,128,228) and an interface multiplexer (36,136,236). The system may be used to control traffic lights, for personnel communication in hazardous situations such as fires, on pilotless aircraft for surveillance or, using sonar, for communication under water for oil exploration or production.
Patent GB-2310053-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting module having a lens with a low numerical aperture
Inventor: KYOYA SHOUICHI
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 1997-02-04
Abstract: A light emitting module has a laser diode 1 and a lens 2 for converging light emitted by the diode onto an optical fibre F. The lens 2 has a numerical aperture of 0.09 or less with respect to the laser diode 1. The module may have a lens holder 3 for supporting the lens 2 with an opening 2b which limits the light emitted by the laser diode 1 and thereby setting the numerical aperture to 0.09 or less.
Patent GB-2323862-A (GB)
Title: Wall structure for e.g. exhibition stand
Inventor: FIRBANK JEREMY KENNETH
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1997-02-05
Abstract: An artificial wall structure comprises a frame of elongate uprights (12) and cross pieces (14), and panels (16) releasably connectible to the frame to provide a face for the wall. The uprights have a datum face (20) and a plurality of side faces (24,25,124,125,224,225), each face being parallel the long axis of the uprights. The cross pieces are releasably securable to facing side faces of adjacent uprights to form the frame. Each upright has at least two such side faces (24,124) on one side of said datum face. Each side face is disposed at a different angle with respect to the datum face. Two uprights interconnected by a cross piece have normals to each datum face which subtend different angles depending on between which side faces the cross pieces are connected. Differently curved panels are employed in dependence on said subtended angle.
Patent GB-2311329-A (GB)
Title: Internal-combustion engine cylinder head
Inventor: ENGEL ULRICH
IPC: F02F1/24
Filed: 1997-02-27
Abstract: A cylinder head has at least two inlet ports 2, 3 per cylinder which have different swirl coefficients and which are controlled by inlet valves 4,5. In order to achieve a high swirl over the entire inlet operation, the inlet valve 4 assigned to the inlet port 2 with the higher swirl coefficient has a smaller valve stroke than the inlet valve 5 assigned to the inlet port 3 with the lower swirl coefficient.
Patent GB-2324704-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable pad for shoe
Inventor: BRYCE LESLIE
IPC: A43B5/04
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: An adjustable, inflatable, shoe insert can be positioned underneath either the tongue of a lace-up shoe or the upper of a slip-on shoe. The insert may comprise a leather 'pouch' which contains a bladder which can be inflated with air by means of a tube and a simple non-return valve, stopper or self-sealing unit. It will be attached with semi-permanent glue for ease of removal and repositioning.