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Patent GB-2198565-A (GB)
Title: Translation apparatus
Inventor: SUZUKI HITOSHI
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 1987-11-27
Abstract: A translation system for translating a sentence in an original language into a sentence in a target language includes a computer which has subroutines for pre-treating an insertion mark which is one of quotation mark, colon, semicolon or parenthesis used in the original language sentence, and subroutines for post-treating the insertion mark to provide an appropriate translation of the insertion mark into the target language sentence. The system further is arranged for detecting either a colon or a semi-colon in the original language sentence and for detecting whether the colon or semi-colon detected occurs immediately preceding a full stop or in an intermediate position in the body of the original language sentence. As a consequence of a syntactical analysis, a colon or semicolon which occurs immediately preceding a full stop is translated as a punctuation mark or a pronoun, whilst a colon or semicolon which occurs in an intermediate position in the body of the original language sentence is defined as a conjunction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2204721-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining available memory size
Inventor: DHUEY MICHAEL J
IPC: G06F12/06
Filed: 1988-02-02
Abstract: A computer system includes a central processing unit coupled through a multiplexor to contiguous banks of memory devices. A user inserts RAM memory devices having a particular memory capacity into the memory banks. A maximum memory address for each bank is the address which exists if the highest capacity memory devices available are utilized (e.g., 16 M bit/device). On power-up, the CPU attempts to store sequentially the numerical address value of each possible memory address at that address location, from the highest possible contiguous address to the lowest, for the first memory bank. If the CPU attempts to write to a non-existent address, that address is automatically stored at the highest real address in the system. The CPU then sequentially reads each possible memory address from the lowest to the highest and compares the stored value with the address. If the stored value equals the address the address exists. If the stored value equals the previously read address, the address does not exist and the highest available memory is set to the previous address value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2208285-A (GB)
Title: Moving floor for use in cargo space
Inventor: KORDEL WOJCIECH JOSEPH
IPC: B60P1/36
Filed: 1988-07-14
Abstract: A moving floor for a vehicle, trailer or container body especially for fitting on top of the floor of same, which moving floor provides maximum load entry height at the rear door frame/loading aperture of the body and improved load space utilisation within the body behind the rear door frame whilst accommodating the drive motors therefor within the depth of the moving floor, to that end the moving floor has the cargo receiving surface inclined relative to the body floor/roof giving decreasing depth to the moving floor in a direction towards the rear door frame/loading aperture. The moving floor comprises a pair of transversely spaced endless chains (21) entrained around a drive means (25) at the end remote from the loading aperture and around a smaller return pulley (27) at the loading aperture end thereof. The chain carries therebetween transverse slats (23) defining the movable cargo receiving surface.
Patent GB-2212302-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a flotation cell
Inventor: OBLAD HAYWARD B
IPC: B03D1/14
Filed: 1988-11-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the reflectivity of the tailings from a coal flotation cell to optimize the cell operation. A photoelectric detector determines the coal content of the tailings and through a process controller; frother and collector addition to the cell is monitored. An ultrasonic energy vibration is periodically transmitted to the detector to remove deposits on the detector to optimize detector operation.
Patent GB-2227339-A (GB)
Title: Complex expression generator
Inventor: DANDEKER KASHINATH NARAYAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1989-01-21
Abstract: This invention relates to the generation of complex expressions from simple expressions defined as macros, where each expression represents a structure which is equivalent to a specified procedure that has to be carried out in order to obtain ultimately the desired result. The required macro processing can be carried out manually but is speeded up if a suitable macro processor is used. The generated complex expression after macro processing is resolved in one step without re-arrangement by a suitable compiler. An application is implementation of parameterized views in Relational Query Languages, exploiting the link between the BNF Grammar of the Relational Query Language and the replacement texts of the macro definitions,
Patent GB-2230176-A (GB)
Title: Confectionery box
Inventor: MOORE BRUCE BRODERICK
IPC: A47B47/06
Filed: 1989-02-18
Abstract: A confectionery box has an open-fronted housing 10 formed by folding and gluing a single cardboard blank. The housing 10 has side walls 12 and 14, a back wall 16, a base 24, and a flap 18. Within the housing is disposed a plastic sheet 30 vacuum moulded so as to have ribs 26 thereon. The ribs 26 define supports for drawers 22. The sheet 30 abuts against the side walls 12 and 14 and the back wall 16 of the housing 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221338-A (GB)
Title: Position adjusting device for audio head
Inventor: YAMANAKA TAKASHI
IPC: G11B5/56
Filed: 1989-05-16
Abstract: A device which facilitates fine adjustment of the position of an audio head of a video tape recorder comprises a horizontal position adjusting mechanism 10 which includes a stopper element 11. Stopper element 11 is located on a main base plate 1 or (Fig 3) a head mounting plate 4 and is inclined relative to a support shaft 3. Support shaft 3 is secured to the main base plate 1 and head mounting plate 4 is supported for axial and pivotal movement along and around it. A horizontal position adjusting member 12 (or 16 Fig 5) contacts stopper element 11 and slides, when it is manually turned, along it to adjust the horizontal position of the head mounting plate 4 against the force of a resilient member 7. The horizontal position adjusting member 12 (or 16 Fig 5) may be either a screw 12 screwed into plates 1 or 4 not carrying stopper element 11 or a nut (16) screwed on a bolt (15, Fig 5) which is secured to the main base plate 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2240712-A (GB)
Title: Shower
Inventor: RUTTER ERIC
IPC: A47K3/022
Filed: 1989-07-18
Abstract: A shower unit comprises a seat having a shower head mounted above the seat on an adjustable bar 3, and a sprinkler head 2 mounted on the seat for cleansing lower parts of the body. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2223965-A (GB)
Title: Operating head chuck unit for automatic machine tools
Inventor: SARTORI MARCO
IPC: B23Q5/14
Filed: 1989-10-18
Abstract: The chuck unit is in a head of the type comprising a fork, fitted to the end of a mobile arm and equipped with a number of degrees of freedom, to which the chuck unit is hinged; the chuck unit comprises a chuck 7 and equipment designed to rotate the said chuck so that it slides axially. It is rotated by a brushless motor 4 and variable ratio gearing 5 which is automatically changed by a piston-cylinder 9 moving a pinion pair 16, 17 axially. A sensor and resolver determine to stop rotation at a given position to match the gear teeth for gear changing. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-2241215-A (GB)
Title: Vessel with wind powered rotatable sail driving propeller
Inventor: PEARCE ROBIN WILLIAM
IPC: F03D3/00
Filed: 1990-02-27
Abstract: A vessel has an 'S' shaped (in plan) sail 6 which is caused to rotate by the wind. The movement of the sail is transmitted through a mechanical linkage 9 to a propeller 11. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-906249-A (GB)
IPC: C08F10/00
Abstract: 906,249. Ethylene/vinyl alkyl ether copolymers. UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION. April 28, 1961 [June 15, 1960], No. 15379/61. Drawings to Specification. Class 2(6) Solid ethylene/vinyl alkyl ether copolymers having improved optical properties are prepared by copolymerizing in non aqueous medium a mixture of ethylene and a vinyl alkyl ether wherein the alkyl is C 1  to C 10  and the ether is present in 1 to 3À5 mols. per 100 mols. of ethylene, the polymerization being at 90 to 350C., under a pressure of at least 1,055 Kg./cm.<SP>2</SP> and in the presence of 0À001 to 5 mol. per cent, based on the monomers, of a catalyst consisting of oxygen or substances yielding oxygen. The reaction may be batchwise or continuous, such as in a tubular reactor. Hot processing, e.g. mixing at 100C., further improves the optical properties of the copolymers.
Patent GB-2241756-A (GB)
Title: Gear transmission system using synchronisation
Inventor: MAY ERIC HARRY FRANCIS
IPC: F16H61/682
Filed: 1991-01-29
Abstract: Control means receives signals representing gear box input and output speeds from sensors in the gearbox which indicate when two gears to be engaged are running at substantially the same speed, and initiates engagement in response to a gear selection signal. The control means preferably acts on a constant mesh gearbox in which ratio change is effected by means of a hydraulically actuated selector and clutch. The gearbox preferably has discrete gear sets such as a three ratio set and a high/low range set. The system may act to reduce engine fuel supply during shift to achieve synchronism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258626-A (GB)
Title: Bursting stamps from sheets.
Inventor: FRASER IAN HUGH
IPC: B26F3/00
Filed: 1991-07-04
Abstract: A stamp bursting device including suction means for releasably locating a sheet of stamps on a resilient under-surface of a platen (4) and disc assemblies (8, 9) for applying pressure to the stamps at the perforations thereof to press the stamps at the position of the perforations into the resilient surface to cause the stamps to separate at these perforations. After separation of the stamps, the platen (4) is moved to a pick-up device 7 having rows of suction cups (14, 15) which receive the stamps and rotate to deliver them to compartmental cassettes (32, 33) or to individual stamp tubes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2247423-A (GB)
Title: Multiple workpiece clamping apparatus
Inventor: SIXTENSSON ROLAND
IPC: B25B5/08
Filed: 1991-07-09
Abstract: The apparatus comprises double acting jaws each having a fixed pan (F) and a movable jaw (R) separated into two parts (R1 and R2), wherein the latter can slide along angled slide surfaces on the fixed jaw (F) for example by the use of a screw (A). The fixed jaws are oriented to a frame or jig by the use of for example anchoring bolts (B) on each side of workpieces. The orientation along beams or slots is performed by pins (C) passing through fixed jaws and beams or a jig through holes arranged equidistant in the beams and in different combinations in the fixed jaws. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2248291-A (GB)
Title: An air-conditioning installation
Inventor: HIGUCHI ITSUO
IPC: F25D17/02
Filed: 1991-07-26
Abstract: A heat-pump refrigeration cycle comprises a compressor (1), a four-way valve (2) for switching the direction of refrigerant flow, a water heat exchanger (3) that allows an exchange of heat between refrigerant and water supplied from water supply unit (D), a receiver (10) that stores liquefied refrigerant. and a parallel circuit of a plurality of air heat exchangers (24, 34, 44) that exchange heat between the refrigerant and the indoor air. The water heat exchanger (3) is positioned at a location higher than the receiver (10), which, during the cooling operation, permits the liquefied refrigerant generated at the water heat exchanger (3) to run down into the receiver (10), thereby preventing the refrigerant from remaining in the water heat exchanger (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252669-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing semiconductor device
Inventor: KOSAKI KATSUYA
IPC: D06M23/14
Filed: 1991-10-02
Abstract: An amorphous Ni-P layer (10) which cancels crystallinity of a base metal layer is formed on the base metal layer, such as an FET electrode, by electroless gilding and then an electrolytic Au gilding layer (9) is formed on the amorphous Ni-P layer. Thus, luster nonuniformity of the electrolytic Au gilding layer formed on the base metal layer, such as the FET electrode, is avoided so that a position of an electrode pad can be mechanically detected in an easy manner, during auto- bonding, and its appearance is improved. Processing of MMICs is thus improved. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251808-A (GB)
Title: Cues
Inventor: KELLY JOHN
IPC: A63D15/10
Filed: 1992-01-17
Abstract: A cue (10) suitable for use by players of pool, snooker and billiards, comprises an elongate member (12) which is axially movable through a sleeve (20) so that a ball striking tip of the member (12) is extendable and retractable beyond one end of the sleeve (20). Energy storage means (40), such as a spring or elastic material act between the sleeve (20) and the member (21) to store energy as the latter is retracted in one direction through the sleeve (20) and drive it in the opposite direction to strike a ball when said stored energy is released. Detent or latch means (28, 32) are provided and are operable to effect holding and release of the stored energy. Such devices may be usable in confined spaces and/or by handicapped people. There is also disclosed strap means for fastening chalk to the feet (Figure 7A). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2254195-A (GB)
Title: Balanced printed ciruit board transformer.
Inventor: SATOMAKI ESKO
IPC: H05K1/16
Filed: 1992-02-24
Abstract: A transformer provided on a printed circuit board (PCB) comprises a pair of parallel closely spaced conductive strips (11,15) provided on the PCB. The two ends of the conductive strips are coupled to a respective pair of interface ports (13, 14; 17, 18) via a conductive track on the PCB. The conductive strip (11, 15) and the associated conductive track are configured as a substantially closed rectangular loop (20, 21 respectively). A respective capacitor (12,16) is provided between the interface ports (13 and 14, 17 and 18) of each conductive strip (11, 15). The conductive strip (11, 15) and associated capacitor (12, 16) form a respective LC resonant circuit with a centre frequency preferably in the range between 50 MHz and 2 GHz. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258256-A (GB)
Title: Structural panel with surface corrugations
Inventor: LOZANO MARTINEZ JOAQUIN
IPC: E04C2/292
Filed: 1992-05-07
Abstract: Structural panel, of the type comprising two plates (1, 2), the space between which is filled by insulating material (3), and in which one of the plates displays two asymmetrical surface areas (12, 14), in different planes and linked together by a third, orthogonal surface area (13), slightly sloping, whilst the other plate displays two surface areas (22, 24), which counterpoint those previously mentioned, in different planes and linked together by a third, orthogonal surface (23) having a central channel (26), the major part of at least one of the larger asymmetrical surfaces being corrugated (C1, C2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267814-A (GB)
Title: Support rack
Inventor: ICHIKAWA MINORU
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 1992-06-10
Abstract: A support rack (1) includes a pair of first panel members (2) constituting upper and lower panels or left and right panels, a pair of second panel members (5) disposed perpendicular to the first panel members, and a skeletal panel member (7) having substantially the same width as the width of the first panel members and firmly supporting the first and second panel members. The individual panel members are assembled into a frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263001-A (GB)
Title: A multi-stage leading zero detector
Inventor: POON JACK T
IPC: G06F7/74
Filed: 1992-12-23
Abstract: Detection of the leading one is accomplished by segmenting the mantissa into non-overlapping segments. The most significant segment containing a non-zero value bit is detected causing the activation of an output line corresponding to the segment position within the mantissa. A second level of detection selects the designated most significant segment and detects the position of the most significant non-zero bit within the segment causing activation of a line within a second set of lines, each corresponding to a bit position within a segment. This leading zero detector is combined with a multi-stage left- shifted unit to form a complete left-shift normalization unit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263883-A (GB)
Title: Composite supported microporous medium
Inventor: ADILETTA JOSEPH G
IPC: B01D69/10
Filed: 1993-01-13
Abstract: A composite, supported microporous medium is provided which includes a fluoropolymeric microporous membrane having secured directly to at least one surface thereof a fluoropolymeric web of microfibers. The composite, supported microporous medium may be formed by contacting a fluoropolymeric microporous membrane with a fluoropolymeric web of microfibers and subjecting said fluoropolymeric membrane and web of microfibers to sufficient heat and pressure to effect bonding therebetween. The composite, supported microporous medium may be employed for separation of a particulate material from a particulate-containing fluid. The composite medium also finds use in analytical procedures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274785-A (GB)
Title: Golf equipment
Inventor: COLLIER JOHN COVELL
IPC: A63B47/04
Filed: 1993-02-09
Abstract: A device for the temporary storage and washing of golf balls comprises a flexible plastic container with a water laden compliant cellular pad 3 located adjacent to the closed end, and protuberances 6, 7 on the inside wall of the open end to retain the ball in contact with the water laden pad, and apertures 4, 5 in the side wall to enable the ball to be inserted and rotated in any direction to wash the ball, and subsequently extracted by the use of one hand only. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263747-A (GB)
Title: Pipe block
Inventor: HICKS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F16L55/179
Filed: 1993-03-29
Abstract: A pipe block (170) comprises a spine (172) having an upstream end and a downstream end; a resilient anchor (176) toward the upstream end of the spine (172) comprising four resilient arms (180a, b, c, d) extending outwardly from the spine (172); at least one resilient annular flange (190a) extending from the spine (172) downstream of the anchor (176), the anchor being associated with an annular shoulder (174) adjacent and immediately upstream of the anchor or the flange; and means (188, 202) provided on the block (170) to demountably receive a rod (200). Three annular flanges (186, 190a, 190b) are provided. A metal flange (194) carries a metal ring (198) on metal legs (196). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267337-A (GB)
Title: Water heating system control
Inventor: CARRUTHERS THOMAS ROBISON
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 1993-05-07
Abstract: A central heating and hot water system (10) incorporates a condensing type of gas-fired boiler (11) connected to supply heated water to space heating radiators (12) and to an indirect cylinder (13) for heating tap water. A control device (40, 41) selectively turns the boiler (11) ON or OFF. A thermostat (28) senses the temperature of water to be returned to the boiler and controls a 2-way T-valve (30) to direct the return flow to the boiler (11) when the sensed temperature is below a preset value or to direct the return flow back to the radiators (12) and to the cylinder (13) when the sensed temperature is above the preset value. The control device (40, 41) holds the boiler in the OFF condition when the sensed temperature is above the preset value. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268650-A (GB)
Title: Low power integrated circuit white noise source
Inventor: MELLISSINOS ANTHONY G
IPC: H03B29/00
Filed: 1993-06-15
Abstract: A low power white noise source is fabricated on an integrated circuit. The noise source includes a bipolar junction transistor (QBJT) having an emitter terminal coupled to a common circuit potential, a collector terminal coupled to a source of current (CS), and a base terminal coupled through a resistance (RB) to a bias signal (Vbias). The resistance has a resistance value selected to enhance a noise signal generated by the transistor in a collector current thereof. The noise source further includes a transresistance amplifier (AMP) having an input coupled to the collector terminal for converting the noise signal to a voltage signal (NOISE OUT) having white noise characteristics. A more detailed circuit is described employing current mirror circuits (Fig 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282204-A (GB)
Title: Antibacklash gearing arrangement
Inventor: BAILEY RALPH-PETER STEVEN
IPC: F16H57/12
Filed: 1993-07-14
Abstract: An antibacklash gearing arrangement for use in a precision drive comprises: first and second spur gears 8, 9 driven by a drive gear 7; first and second pinion gears 10, 11 coupled to respective ones of the first and second spur gears 8, 9 to be rotated therewith, the first pinion gear 10 being fixedly coupled to the first spur gear 8, the second pinion gear 11 being coupled to the second spur gear 9 so as to be capable of a degree of rotational movement relative thereto, and spring biassing means 30, 31, 32 being provided between the second pinion gear 11 and the second spur gear 9; third and fourth spur gears 12, 13 arranged to be driven by respective ones of the first and second pinion gears 10, 11; third and fourth pinion gears 14, 15 fixedly coupled to respective ones of the third and fourth spur gears 12, 13 to be rotated therewith; and a driven gear 6 arranged to be driven by the third and fourth pinion gears 14, 15. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279990-A (GB)
Title: Steering column lock/ignition switch security cover
Inventor: MCMURTRIE ROBERT
IPC: B60R25/023
Filed: 1993-09-06
Abstract: The security cover provides a protective cover plate 7 over the key-start switch 2b and prevents the vehicle from being illegally started. The cover plate is connected to a base member 3 by hinge 8 or similar swinging or swivel device. The holding plate has a lock pin 9a and the cover plate has a hasp 9b. A combination number type padlock 10 or similar locking device is connected through the hasp and pin to lock them together. The base member is a sleeve which is secured to the lock barrel 1 by self tapping bolts 4. Alternative arrangements are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270291-A (GB)
Title: Article conveying apparatus.
Inventor: CHARLES MALCOLM JOHN
IPC: B65G19/26
Filed: 1993-09-06
Abstract: A tip-back conveyor for packets comprises an endless chain (2) having a series of spaced pushers (6) pivoted to the chain and arranged to convey packets along an article path (20, 24). A stationary pin (28) lies adjacent the end of the operative run of the chain (2) such that it enters a forward facing slot (26) provided in each pusher (6) with the result that as the pusher leaves the operative run and passes around an end sprocket (4) the pusher is pivoted so that its forward movement along the packet path is arrested and it is withdrawn from the path. As the pin (28) is engaged at low speed and does not reach the end of the slot (26), the mechanism is quiet in operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276435-A (GB)
Title: Shut-off valve assembly for a vibration damper
Inventor: HANDKE GUNTHER
IPC: F16F9/46
Filed: 1994-03-11
Abstract: A shut-off valve assembly (1) for a vibration damper is provided in a fluid connection between two chambers of the damper. It comprises a housing with at least one valve seating (13), and a valve member (15) urged by a closing spring (17) into a closed position, the position of the valve member (15) being variable by means of a magnet winding acting on an armature (21), the assembly (1) having a number of components including at least one spring (17, 29) arranged in a series. To simplify assembly of the components, the spring (17, 29) is connected to each of a pair of components (15, 7; 25, 27) adjacent the spring in the series, to form a sub-assembly. The connections are arranged to withstand a load corresponding to the sum of the spring force and the weight of the relevant components. The connections are either by the spring having its end turns press fitted into position or the end turns being sized to locate in cut-outs in the adjacent members. <IMAGE>