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Patent GB-2310689-A (GB)
Title: Start-up control system and method for a direct fuel injection engine
Inventor: MATSUURA TAKASHI
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: A start-up control system for a direct fuel injection engine includes means (21) for identifying a particular cylinder from crank and cam pulses, means (22) for calculating engine speed (N), means (23) for calculating the engine speed (Nsi) when the particular cylinder is in a combustion stroke during start-up, and means (27) for judging whether the particular cylinder is in or has completed the start-up stage. The system further includes start-up selecting means (28) for selecting a start-up control including fixing the start of fuel injection at a predetermined crank angle and fixing ignition timing so as to ignite when a specified time has elapsed after the end of fuel injection when it is judged that the particular cylinder is in its start-up state, and for selecting a normal operation control including establishing both fuel injection starting timing and ignition timing according to engine operating conditions when it is judged that the particular cylinder has completed its start-up operation.
Patent GB-2311149-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for positioning an object during an assembly operation
Inventor: AKEEL HADI A
IPC: G05D15/01
Filed: 1997-03-01
Abstract: The apparatus includes a base plate 32, a locator plate 43 for mounting an object such as a clamp or tool, and a plurality of linear actuators 35-40 connected between the base plate and the locator plate by universal joints providing six degrees of freedom of movement. A control means selectively operates the actuators to move the locator plate to a predetermined position relative to the base plate, and the control means is responsive to a force applied to the locator plate through the object during assembly of a component to actuate the linear actuators to change the applied force.
Patent GB-2312701-A (GB)
Title: A conductor guide for a spacer template
Inventor: JOYCE PATRICK JAMES
IPC: E21B43/017
Filed: 1997-04-30
Abstract: A spacer template for use in spacing apart subsea oil/gas wells has a plurality of spaced conductor guides (12) which locate the conductor guides in their respective positions with their axes aligned generally vertically. The internal diameters of the conductor guides (12) are oversized with respect to the outside diameter of the respective conductors (16) and within each conductor guide there is a shallow ring (14) of only slightly larger internal diameter than the external diameter of the conductor (16), the shallow ring (14) being upwardly chamfered (15) within the guide, whereby the ring (14) acts to locate the conductor (16) even if the template is out of level.
Patent GB-2314608-A (GB)
Title: Dual control sticks
Inventor: BOHRINGER MICHAEL
IPC: B62D6/04
Filed: 1997-06-25
Abstract: An operating element arrangement, suitable for controlling the longitudinal and/or transverse movement of a motor vehicle, comprises two control sticks 1,2 which are coupled to one another either mechanically, using a connecting rod 4 or a Bowden cable (5a,5b Fig 2), or hydraulically using a piston and cylinder arrangement (6a,6b,7a,7b Fig 3) which runs below a driver's seat 3a. The deflection or force which is exerted on one control stick, and therefore transmitted to the other control stick, is detected by a sensor in order to control the vehicle engine, brakes or steering, as appropriate. An actuator may be used to exert a reaction force or deflection on the control sticks 1,2 as feedback for the driver. Buttons for controlling other operating functions such as lights or wipers may be accommodated in the control stick handles 1a,2a.
Patent GB-2314491-A (GB)
Title: Channel quality management in a cable telephony system
Inventor: GRAU ALAN L
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 1996-12-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus in a communication system (100) for allocating and controlling data transmissions to and from communications unit (134) in communications system (100). The communication system (100) includes a cable distribution network (106) with a base communications unit (102) and a number of downstream communications units (134) all connected to the cable distribution network (106). A plurality of channels are used to transmit data transmissions between the base communications unit (100) and the downstream communications unit (134). Uplink and downlink channels are monitored to determine channel quality for each of the channels in communications system (100). The determined channel quality is used to both initiate transfers of communications links to other frequencies and for assigning channels to various communications units (134).
Patent GB-2319364-A (GB)
Title: Auditing software usage in a distributed computer network
Inventor: BEREITER THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 1997-09-19
Abstract: A large distributed environment (10, fig. 1) includes computing resources organised into one or more managed regions (MR, fig. 1), each region being managed by a management server (20, fig. 1) servicing one or more gateway machines (16, fig. 1), and each gateway machine servicing a plurality of endpoint machines (18, fig. 1). Software usage in the environment is audited by deriving a count, 104, of a number of simultaneous method invocations of the one or more application programs required to carry out a system management task, 102, which may be client or server-initiated. The number of nodes, and the machine types at these nodes, that are affected by the system management task are determined. This count is used to determine whether an authorised number of copies of each application program within the managed region has been exceeded, 106. Both node locked and floating licences can be audited using this protocol which obviates a dedicated licensing server.
Patent GB-2329418-A (GB)
Title: Stays
Inventor: WRONSKI YUREK ADRIAN
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 1997-09-23
Abstract: A pivot pin (19) connecting one end of a strut to a frame-mounted base of a window or like stay is made shearable to allow wider opening of the window in an emergency and to facilitate replacement of the pin it is located in a clevis (21) formed by a base member (23) and a cover (24) releasably held together e.g. by a screw (25).
Patent GB-2318206-A (GB)
Title: Tape tension adjusting device for use with a video cassette recorder
Inventor: YOO HYO-JONG
IPC: G11B15/22
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: A video cassette recorder is equipped with a tape tension adjusting device which includes a tension lever 30 having a tension pole 34 coming into contact with a tape T and rotatably mounted on the deck 50. The tension arm is biased toward the tape by a torsion spring 70, one end of which is in contact with an eccentric cam 60 having a cylindrical body and a shaft 64 eccentrically extending from the cylindrical body and rotatably mounted on the deck. One end of the torsion spring comes into contact with the tension lever and the other end thereof comes into contact with the cylindrical body of the eccentric cam in such a way that the pressing force of the tension pole against the tape changes with the angular position of the eccentric cam.
Patent GB-2319384-A (GB)
Title: Electronic funds transfer meter and method
Inventor: LEE HAI-SOO
IPC: G07G1/14
Filed: 1997-11-10
Abstract: An electronic funds transfer meter includes an IC card reader (200) for reading an IC card, so as to permit the transfer of funds to pay for the use of a utility, through the IC card, a display (210) for displaying to a user an operation menu and the processed results of the meter, a keypad (230), for receiving the input of the user through keys including function keys and number keys for selecting from the operation menu of the meter, and funds transfer processing keys, a communication module (260) for transmitting data to and receiving data from public utilities (130) and financial organizations (120), a memory (240) for storing the remote control program and the operational program of the meter, received through communication networks from the public utilities and the financial organizations, and a meter controlling portion (220) for controlling the IC card reader (200), display (210), keypad (230), memory (240), and communication module (260) in order to execute the programs stored in the memory (240), to calculate the charges for the amount of use and to electronically transfer funds. The IC card may carry a secret user number which can be checked against a secret number in the meter.
Patent GB-2318407-A (GB)
Title: Connector receptacle construction for electric cigar lighters
Inventor: MATTIS DONALD J
IPC: B60N3/14
Filed: 1995-01-26
Abstract: This invention relates generally to electric cigar lighters of the type commonly employed in automotive or recreation vehicles, and more particularly to specialized electrical connector constructions for energizing such lighters. There is disclosed a cigar lighter receptacle construction, having a well part (10) and a separate safety connector cartridge part (50) adapted to be disconnectably carried at the rear of the well part (10), the parts (10, 50) having electrical connector means forming engageable pairs of contactors (52, 42 and 54, 62). At least one pair of contactors is in the form of telescopic cup-like formations (54, 62). There are bimetallic means (90) carried by the cartridge part (50), adapted to shunt the connector means (52, 62) of the cartridge part (50) in response to overheating of the well part (10). Two spade lug parts 72, 74 extend from the connector cartridge part 50 for connection to standard push on electrical connectors.
Patent GB-2321341-A (GB)
Title: Integration of devices comprising coils and permeable magnetic cores
Inventor: TEICHMANN ANDREAS
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A coil and core arrangement comprises at least two devices 3, 17 in which each device 3, 17 has at least one coil 5, 19 and at least one permeable magnetic core 16, 23, 28, wherein at least two coils 5, 19 are arranged with a magnetic core part 23 which is common to each of the magnetic paths associated with each of the coils. The coils 5, 19 may be coaxial and arranged physically in series. The devices 3, 17 may be position sensors and/or solenoid actuators. The arrangement may be used for a position sensor and solenoid valve arrangement used in the pneumatic suspension system of a vehicle. The integration of such devices may reduce the number of interconnections required and thereby may improve the operational reliability of the devices.
Patent GB-2340589-A (GB)
Title: Weapon security system
Inventor: CANNON HILARY BARBARA
IPC: F41A17/06
Filed: 1998-08-07
Abstract: A firearm contains a power source such as a battery, an electric/mechanical interface such as a solenoid, a receiver, a first microchip and circuitry connecting all of these components. A second microchip, at a location remote from the firearm, sends a signal to the first microchip, which responds by activating the solenoid and allowing actuation of the firearm. The second, remotely located microchip may be inserted into the operator's hand, under the skin between the thumb and forefinger, or embedded in a ring which is worn on the hand. A switch may be incorporated on the firearm to turn off the receiver when it is not required and preserve the life of the battery. The firearm may be carried in a holster which triggers the switch when the gun is drawn and when it is replaced in the holster. Alternatively, circuitry within the holster could complete a relay circuit with the gun when it is in the holster, and when it is drawn the relay would close and switch on the receiver. The gun may be carried in a holster rather than a case and switches such as reed switches, pressure switches or heat sensitive switches may be used.
Patent GB-2329979-A (GB)
Title: Controlling running smoothness of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: PRZYMUSINSKI ACHIM
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 1998-09-22
Abstract: In a method for controlling the running smoothness of a multi-cylinder combustion engine 6, an inverse system model 3 estimates a desired value of a characteristic process variable ML' such as the torque or the rotational speed characteristic, by using state variables Z of the internal combustion engine. The state variables are parameters such as speed, quantity of fuel, operating temperature, boost pressure, etc. This desired value of the process variable (see figure 3d) is compared to an actual value MR which is determined by a measuring element 4 from state variables Z. This actual value shows the contribution to the angular acceleration made by each cylinder individually (see figure 3c). The difference between the actual and desired values #ME is fed to a controller 5, which corrects the combustion in the individual cylinders so as to reduce this difference. Control of running smoothness can therefore be effective for stationary (steady-state) and non-stationary operation of the engine.
Patent GB-2330161-A (GB)
Title: Flexible extension for borehole logging instruments
Inventor: WITTRISCH CHRISTIAN
IPC: E21B23/14
Filed: 1998-10-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for moving instruments 5 through a passage 1 having a portion which is sharply inclined relative to the vertical. The system consists of a set of instruments mechanically linked via an extension 8 to a first end of an electrically powered displacement means 6. The extension 8 is a length of semi-rigid rod, of a composite material, which can be wound onto a reel, and incorporates at least one electric conductor. The present invention also relates to a method of implementing the system and to its application in sharply inclined oil wells and wells with side bores.
Patent GB-2330772-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation duct shutter
Inventor: DEJUST GERARD
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: A fire shutter 1 for a ventilation duct 2 has an insertion tube 3 with an inwardly-directed rim 4 at one end, two flaps 6, 7 in the form of wings pivotally mounted on a rod 5 extending perpendicularly to the axis X of the tube 3, and means 14 including a fusible element and serving to retain the flaps 6, 7 parallel to the axis X in the open position against two springs 17, 18. If the fusible element melts, the springs deploy the flaps into a closure plane. The flaps 6, 7 include an overlap region 10, 11 in the middle thereof. The springs press against regions close to the peripheries of the flaps.
Patent GB-2336030-A (GB)
Title: A DRAM comprising a ferroelectric capacitor with tensile overlying dielectric layers
Inventor: KOO BON-JAE
IPC: H01L27/108
Filed: 1998-11-17
Abstract: A DRAM comprises a MOS transistor 5 and a ferroelectric dielectric capacitor 10, in which the characteristics of the ferroelectric capacitor are not degraded by overlying dielectric layers. The overlying dielectric layers 11 and 13, preferably formed from PE-TEOS, USG, ECR-OX, are formed so as to have a tensile stress with regard to the ferroelectric capacitor.
Patent GB-2347441-A (GB)
Title: Internal and external gripping tool for connecting tubulars with a top drive
Inventor: PIETRAS BERND-GEORG
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: Connection of tubulars using a top drive is facilitated by apparatus comprising a supporting member 13 connectable to said top drive (3; Fig 1). The supporting member is characterised in that it comprises an internal tool 30 for engaging said tubulars 7 and an external clamping device 39 for engaging said tubulars. Both internal and external engaging tools are fluid activated. Said internal tool further incorporates a sealing element 36, to facilitate fluid circulation, through said tubular. Means 18, are also provided to allow substantially horizontal movement, between the internal engaging tool and the supporting member.
Patent GB-2334413-A (GB)
Title: Connecting a portable telephone and a computer terminal such that the computer terminal supplies power for the telephone
Inventor: NAGATA KIMITAKA
IPC: H04M1/73
Filed: 1999-01-05
Abstract: A PCMCIA card 7 is connected to a portable digital telephone 6. The card is inserted into a data terminal 1 to enable data communication via the portable telephone antenna 65. The power supply to the portable telephone may be switched between the portable telephone internal battery 8 and an external power supply, eg. that of the data terminal equipment depending on the state of communication of the telephone. If the telephone is out of service area or in the waiting state for voice communication or in a standby state for packet communication, power may be supplied via the PCMCIA card from the external power source. If the telephone is engaged in voice communication or is transmitting a packet communication, power is supplied from the telephone's internal battery. This enables consumption of battery power to be reduced.
Patent GB-2333196-A (GB)
Title: Surface acoustic wave device
Inventor: KADOTA MICHIO
IPC: H03H9/145
Filed: 1999-01-06
Abstract: The surface acoustic wave device is composed of a quartz substrate 11 having reflectors 14 disposed on either side of an IDT 13. A piezoelectric thin film12 overlies the substrate except for the areas containing the reflectors. The IDT may lie on or beneath the piezoelectric thin film. The substrate has a cut angle and propogation direction selected to produce a negative temperature characteristic of group delay time, e.g. ST-cut 35. The piezoelectric thin film may be composed of ZnO, A1N, Ta 2 O 5 , or CdS.
Patent GB-2335736-A (GB)
Title: Burner control instrument and method
Inventor: KEMP BRENDAN
IPC: F23N1/02
Filed: 1997-07-28
Abstract: A burner control instrument for controlling at least some functions of a burner includes a display (2), switch means (11) for switching the display (2) on and off, and a sensor (8) for detecting proximity of a person to the display, the sensor being arranged to cause the switch means (11) to switch the display on in response to detecting the proximity of a person.
Patent GB-2342737-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent-controller operation
Inventor: FISCHER WERNER
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 1999-07-06
Abstract: For safety purposes an actuator 1 under the control of an intelligent component 3 is prevented from starting an operating sequence if there is a failure in communication between a microprocessor system 2 and the component 3 or if another such component 12.1 or 12.2 sends a disabling signal on line 15.1 or 15.2. The components provide substantially independent control of actuators without loading the microprocessor system, and the safety arrangement does not block the system buses 5, 7. The microprocessor system writes control values for the actuator sequences into memories 6, from which they are retrieved during normal operation by control units 13.
Patent GB-2354720-A (GB)
Title: Vertical screw press with cone weight having spring bias means and curved sides
Inventor: HOUGHTON IAN JOHN
IPC: B30B9/12
Filed: 1999-09-30
Abstract: Apparatus for removing water from ground food waste has a vertical perforated tube 13, a rotating Archimedean screw/auger 4 and a generally cone-shaped weight 11, which is curved in cross-section, to compress the material in the tube 13. The weight 11 may be biassed downwardly by a spring (16 fig 3). The screw press may have an inlet 10 at the bottom of the tube 13 and an outlet at the top. The coiled biassing spring (16 fig 3) may bear against a spacer (17 fig 3) having two operating positions (figs 7, 8) to provide a variable bias, or on a screw thread to provide a continuously variable bias. Water can leave the material in the tube via the perforations in the tube 13, and food can leave the tube 13 at the top by being pushed up onto surface 13, before being scraped off the surface 13 into a chute (15 fig 1) by paddles 14. The tube 13 perforations may be cleaned by brushes or water jets from nozzles 20.
Patent GB-2356480-A (GB)
Title: Self-service terminal with transport service request means
Inventor: GHAFOOR GAMEELAH
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1999-11-20
Abstract: A self-service terminal such as an ATM includes means for allowing a customer to request provision of a transport service such as a taxi. The self-service terminal relays the request to the transport operator and the request may include details of the terminal location and the customer's identity. The customer may be presented with a token from the terminal, and a fee may be debited from the customer's account.
Patent GB-2357393-A (GB)
Title: Information transmission system using short message service (SMS)
Inventor: RICHARDS LAWRENCE
IPC: H04W4/14
Filed: 1999-12-15
Abstract: An information transmission system, particularly suitable for providing flight departure information to airport passengers via SMS messages transmitted to mobile phone receivers owned by or loaned to passengers. The system comprises a system base station including; a transmitter arranged for communication with a plurality of mobile receiver units via a mobile radio system; a CPU in which data is registered relating to a plurality of different subjects, (e.g passenger check-in data, flight data, passenger phone numbers); an alert signal generator; and a short message service (SMS) message generator, the alert signal generator being responsive to data stored in the CPU for initiating the generation of an appropriate SMS message to one or more mobile receiver units, consequent upon registration in the CPU of data relating to a predetermined subject, e.g. "ready to board" event. System also has application to appointments which may be subject to delay or to customer services for which a customer must queue, alerting the user to the delay or to the availability of the service, e.g. parent teacher meeting, supermarket delicatessen, car, tyre or MOT service centres.
Patent GB-2345601-A (GB)
Title: Portable telephone which deactivates an optical/infrared communication section when a cover is closed
Inventor: SUNAGA TERUHIDE
IPC: H04B1/3822
Filed: 1999-12-30
Abstract: A portable telephone apparatus includes a body (10), a window section (18), a cover section (22), an optical, i.e. infrared, communication section (20), and a control section (30). The window section (18) is provided in the body (10). The cover section (22) is provided on the body (10) to cover the window section (18). The cover section (22) can be opened and closed. The optical communication section (20) is provided inside the body (10). The optical communication section (20) performs optical communication through the window section (18) when the cover section (22) is opened. The control section is provided in the body (10). The control section activates the optical communication section (20) when the cover section (22) is opened and deactivates the optical communication section (20) when the cover section (22) is closed.
Patent GB-191111824-A (GB)
IPC: A61J9/08
Abstract: 11,824. Kilburn, B. E. D., [Thermolac Manufacturing Co.]. May 16. Cold and heat retaining vessels.-A casing or holder for a nursing- bottle &c. consists of two interlocked parts A, B within which the bottle is held. The lower part may consist o f metal inner and outer casings 1, 3 between which is a non-conductor of heat, such as felt or air. The upper part consists of a metallic shell having Ranges 12. 13 to hold a lining of non-conducting material 5. The upper and lower portions are interlocked by a bayonet - joint. The upper part has an opening through which the neck of the bottle projects. The lower part has a projection 6 which centres the bottle within the lower part so that an air space is left around the bottle. The holder may be heated or cooled by the insertion of a heating or cooling liquid which is withdrawn before the insertion of the bottle. In a modification, the bottle enters the holder at the bottom, which is then closed by a screw-threaded cap. In another arrangement, the external casing may consist of a metal wall surrounded by papier mache coated with shellac, varnish, &c. The casing 1 may be of earthenware or china, and heated oils may be employed for heating it.