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Patent GB-2313242-A (GB)
Title: Charging portable telephone batteries
Inventor: SAKURAGI KUNIO
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: A main body 11 of a battery charger may accommodate a battery O as a power source, and a voltage dropping/booster DC/DC converter circuit (21,22,23, Figs.2,11) which changes the voltage of the source battery O to provide an output voltage suitable for charging a battery pack B for a portable telephone. The source battery O may be formed by dry cells or secondary cells. Means may be provided so that the charger can additionally be powered from a mains AC supply, or from a battery in a car. An audio or visual alarm may be provided to warn that the battery B has been connected with the wrong polarity. A manual switch 13 or an automatically operated switch (24,25) may be provided for changing the output polarity. Flexible output terminals 3 of the charger may be adjustably positioned to suit different types of battery, or terminal attachments to suit different types of battery may be provided and substituted as needed. The terminals 3 may be adjustably mounted on a cover 12 of the charger, the cover 12 being removed from the main body 11 of the charger for coupling to the battery B. The terminals 3 may alternatively be mounted at the ends of respective wires (Figs.8-1O). Permanent magnets 14, double sided adhesive tape, an elastic belt, or a flexible member with a crimp fastener may be used to hold the terminals 3 in contact with the battery B. In addition, a DC output jack (33, Fig. 11) may be provided so that a portable telephone can be connected to the charger via a charging cord for in-situ charging of the battery within the phone.
Patent GB-2325110-A (GB)
Title: Voice processing system
Inventor: PICKERING JOHN BRIAN
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 1997-05-06
Abstract: A voice processing system comprising a digital trunk processor 135 and a system unit 145 incorporates a local voice recognition resource 185 provided on a digital signal processing board 180, and can access a remote voice recognition resource 320 in a server 300 via a local area network 250. The system provides a barge-in facility for the recognition resource on the remote server, whereby a prompt is played out to the user, and the incoming telephony signal is fed into a voice activity detector on the digital trunk processor. Responsive to a detection of incoming voice activity, the outgoing prompt is terminated, and the incoming data is transferred over the local area network to the remote server for recognition.
Patent GB-2325391-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of cooked mince
Inventor: QUEALLY PETER
IPC: A23L13/00
Filed: 1997-05-23
Abstract: Cooked mince is prepared by spreading raw mince across a conveyor 4 using a spreader 5. The mince is then cooked and chilled to form a cooked mass or cake of cooked mince. The cooked mince 7 is broken up into discrete pieces by a mince breaking apparatus 10. As the cooked mince is being broken up into discrete pieces, a stock solution is applied by spray heads 11 onto the discrete pieces. The application of stock solution optimises the organoleptic properties of the meat.
Patent GB-2328073-A (GB)
Title: Method of and machine for pattern writing by an electron beam
Inventor: KING DAVID MARTIN PLATTON
IPC: H01J37/317
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: A method of writing a pattern on the surface of a substrate (13), for example a circuit on a resist-coated wafer, by an electron beam comprises the steps of exposing the substrate surface to an electron beam (12) which is controlled to progressively describe the pattern by stepped movement of a focussed spot of the beam over the surface. The exposure of the surface to the beam is varied by selectably modulating the beam, such as through deflection by deflecting plates (17) to and from a blanking element (16), in the periods between successive movement steps so as to reduce the electron dose in predetermined positions of the beam spot on the surface.
Patent GB-2318042-A (GB)
Title: Drawer interlock for a cabinet
Inventor: JACKSON ANDREW CLIVE
IPC: E05B65/464
Filed: 1997-10-13
Abstract: A drawer interlock system has a rotary cam A,B,C for each drawer with their axes in vertical alignment. Vertical locking bars AB,BC are arranged end-to-end, each having upper and lower projections 23B,23C and 24A,24B which co-operate with the cams. Each drawer (not shown) has a finger 22B which engages and rotates the cam. Rotation of the cam on drawer opening causes the cam to engage the lower projection of the locking bar above and lifts it, whereby the upper projection(s) block rotation of the cam(s) above. At the same time the cam engages the upper projection of the lower bar, preventing the lower bar(s) from being raised thus blocking rotation of the lower cam(s). Closing the drawer reverses the earn rotation to release the blocked movements.
Patent GB-2326298-A (GB)
Title: Short range vehicle communicator
Inventor: ROBINSON ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 1997-10-21
Abstract: A short range directional communication system enabling contiguously positioned vehicles in close proximity in traffic to send simple messages between each other without affecting the ability of other pairs of vehicles from achieving similar communication. Other information indicating the origin of a message may also be included automatically. Transmission medium may be infra-red, radio acoustic or ultrasonic.
Patent GB-2318567-A (GB)
Title: Fuel delivery control apparatus
Inventor: BRAY MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: B67D7/32
Filed: 1997-10-22
Abstract: Control apparatus for the fluid delivery system of a tanker vehicle is provided, a control apparatus comprising means to check at least one part of the fluid delivery system and provide a clearly identifiable indication, for example on the screen, if that part has been tampered with. It is meant to take steps to try to reduce as much as possible an authorised tampering with tanker vehicles, but all anti-tamper devices can be defeated if sufficient time and ingenuity is available. The invention seeks to ensure that if tampering has been taking place, then this will be evident.
Patent GB-2319454-A (GB)
Title: Cutter disc for a harvester
Inventor: CHOMAT G RARD
IPC: A01D34/73
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: In a cutter disc comprising: a plate-like unit (2) having a central part (21) for seating the fixing hub of the disc on its drive axis, a peripheral flange (22) provided with locations (24, 25) to hold cutters (3) having a pivoted mounting under the flange (22) on axes at the level of the locations (24,25), each location (24, 25) is bounded by at least one rib (28A, B; 29A, B) extending over the central part (21) and over the flange (22) of the plate (2). This rib (28A, B; 29A, B) has a direction akin to a radial direction over the central part (21) of the plate and a direction parallel to the axis (X-X) of the cutter (3) over the part of the peripheral flange (22).
Patent GB-2323068-A (GB)
Title: Transfer of loads between work stations
Inventor: REES ROBIN GORE
IPC: B65G13/11
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: An assembly system comprises at least two workstations 3, a workspace 4 between each workstation 3, a pallet 5 mountable on and moveable between each workstation 3 across the workspace 4 and conveying rollers 34,35 on each workstation 3 for supporting the pallet 5 on and conveying the pallet 5 between the workstations 3 such that the pallet 5 can be temporarily supported between the workstations 3 across the workspace 4. The assembly system may comprise a return tank (6) (Figure 1, not shown) for returning the pallets 5 to a first workstation following conveyance of the pallets 5 between workstations.
Patent GB-2335006-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for harnessing tidal power
Inventor: EDWARDS CAREY CHARLES
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: Apparatus, for generating electrical energy from tidal movement, comprises a buoyant platform 2, an electrical generator 16, one or more guide legs 8 anchored to the bed of a body of water where there is a tidal flow, and coupling means 22,24,26,32 for converting vertical movement of the platform into rotational movement of driving member 20, linked to the drive shaft of the generator 16. In an alternative arrangement (figs. 2 and 3) the generator is mounted on the buoyant platform (203), a link connected between a guide column (202) and a hub (206) converting relative movement between the platform and column into rotation of the hub. The hub, in turn, drives a wheel (200) having internal teeth meshing with a plurality of smaller toothed wheels (201) each having a drive shaft (213). These drive shafts are connected by gearing to an electric generator.
Patent GB-2320292-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating an electronically-controlled unit fuel pump injector for an i.c. engine
Inventor: GIBSON DENNIS H
IPC: F02M59/10
Filed: 1995-03-27
Abstract: The method comprises the steps of:  (1) opening fluid communication between a fixed-volume fuel storage chamber and a control passage; (2) closing fluid communication between the storage chamber and the fuel injection orifice(s); (3) displacing a variably-selected volume of fuel from the storage chamber to the control passage; (4) closing fluid communication between the storage chamber and the control passage; (5) displacing another variably-selected volume of fuel in the storage chamber and thereby pressurizing the fuel to a selected pressure; (6) opening fluid communication between the storage chamber and the fuel injection orifice(s) to begin fuel injection; and (7) closing fluid communication between the storage chamber and the fuel injection orifice(s) to end fuel injection.
Patent GB-2325750-A (GB)
Title: Photographic element with a microvoided support
Inventor: GULA THADDEUS STEPHEN
IPC: G03C5/08
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: A photographic element comprising a paper base with a thickness from 0.025 mm to 0.25 mm, at least one photosensitive silver halide layer, and a layer of microvoided and biaxially oriented polyolefin sheet having a layer thickness of 0.020 mm to 0.050 mm, a density of between 78% and 100% of the solid polymer density located between said paper base and said at least one photosensitive silver halide layer, and wherein the entire photographic element is substantially free from surface distortion or cracking when the photographic element is forced to the shape of a diameter of no less than 8.0 mm. The back of the base may have an oriented polypropylene sheet and the base and the two sheets are laminated to form a support. A copy restrictive pattern of microdots may be placed between the silver halide layer and the microvoided sheet. A laminated support of the microvoided sheet, paper base and a biaxially oriented film is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2327520-A (GB)
Title: Radio apparatus
Inventor: BANNO SATOSHI
IPC: H04W84/02
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A ciphered message contained in a radio signal is displayed 9 as it is if a code number contained in a received radio signal does not coincide with a preliminarily registered code number. On the other hand, if the code number contained in the radio signal coincide with the preliminarily registered code number, the message is deciphered and displayed 9 when a code number input from an input portion 7 coincides with a received code number.
Patent GB-2330499-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of multi-carrier signals with coefficient setting of the time domain equalizer
Inventor: HENKEL WERNER
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 1998-07-28
Abstract: With the use of multi-carrier methods endeavours are made to keep the guard interval, introduced to avoid inter-block interferences, as short as possible in order to minimize the loss of transmission rate. With point-to-point connections, with change of the channel characteristics which is not too fast, time domain pre-equalizers are then considered for shortening the impulse response. The object of the invention is to make available an optimal setting algorithm which uses only one optimization criterion and therefore combines all interfering influences (both from noise and from exceeding the guard interval). Also the leakage effect of the discrete Fourier transformation used with multi-carrier methods is included. The method offers the possibility of optimal equalizer setting for precisely those carrier positions which are also only to be used in the transmission. The range of transmission is increased.
Patent GB-2336681-A (GB)
Title: Measuring a gas mass fraction
Inventor: LUND JONATHAN STUART
IPC: G01F1/74
Filed: 1998-09-16
Abstract: A method of measuring a gas mass fraction X in a mass of liquid and gas flowing in direction A along pipeline 2 which includes a venturi formed by throat 10, convergent portion 12 and divergent portion 14. Adjacent the venturi 12, 10, 14 but upstream is a flow conditioner 28 creating a uniform mixture of gas and liquid downstream so as to reduce or avoid slip between the gas and liquid phases in the venturi. Differential pressure DP1 is measured between a position upstream of the flow conditioner and a position intermediate the flow conditioner and venturi. Differential pressure DP2 is measured between the throat and a position intermediate the flow conditioner and venturi. Differential pressure DP3 is measured across the venturi. Computer 50 calculates the gas mass fraction X using a formula that may take the form: X=a. (DP1)<SP>b</SP>. (DP2)<SP>c</SP>. (DP3)<SP>d</SP>. (Dp2-DP3)<SP>e</SP>. (DP1+DP3)<SP>f</SP>, in which a,b,c,d,e and fare constants.
Patent GB-2341803-A (GB)
Title: A knee prosthesis
Inventor: KRIKLER STEPHEN JEREMY
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: A knee prosthesis comprises a femoral component 11 and a tibial component 12. The femoral component and the tibial component have articulating surfaces of metal, ceramic material, glass, diamond or a diamond like material. Preferably, the tibial component comprises a fixed part 15 and a separate meniscal part 16 movable relative to the fixed part.
Patent GB-2331471-A (GB)
Title: Rotary atomiser with integrated shaping air
Inventor: VAN DER STEUR GUNNAR
IPC: B05B5/04
Filed: 1998-11-19
Abstract: A rotary atomizer 203 has shaping members 207 to generate shaping air without the need for independent sources of shaping air. The distribution and shape of the shaping members and the selection of rotating speed allows for the selection of virtually any pattern of distribution of atomised material. The shaping members are positioned to produce an outward flow of air from the rotary atomiser thereby eliminating the need for eternal sources of shaping air.
Patent GB-2347793-A (GB)
Title: Degenerate mode combiner
Inventor: EDWARDS DAVID JOHN
IPC: H01P5/16
Filed: 1999-03-09
Abstract: An electromagnetic wave combiner that may also be use as a splitter comprises first 10, 12 and second 14, 16 pairs of inputs for setting up first and second standing waves therebetween. The input pairs are positioned such that the input signal of each pair is unaffected by the other pair. An output 20 is positioned so as to receive power from both the first and second standing waves. The combiner is preferably constructed as a microstrip or stripline structure, with a conductor plate 28 supported on a dielectric 30, in an earthed support structure 32. Additional input pairs may be used.
Patent GB-2335968-A (GB)
Title: Valve locking mechanism
Inventor: BUSCHGENS ALBERTUS
IPC: F16K35/06
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a locking mechanism for lacking a valve adjusting element 3 which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, by means of which the valve can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position of the valve. The locking mechanism comprises a locking member 7 which moves along with said adjusting element and a locking member 8 which is rigidly connected to a housing of the valve, as well as means by which the two locking members can be locked in position relative to each other. The two locking members are made up of two disc-shaped elements, which comprise opposing boundary surfaces extending transversely to the axis of rotation. The locking member which is rigidly connected to the housing is suspended from the disc-shaped locking member which is connected to the adjusting element. The locking mechanism may include a key which may be locked against retraction in certain positions of the mechanism.
Patent GB-2351795-A (GB)
Title: Housing apparatus
Inventor: SCRIVENER RHYS
IPC: F04C29/06
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: Noise attenuating apparatus for housing a compressor and/or condenser unit 4 comprises a substantially box-shaped outer shell 2 and an inner shell 3 which houses the unit. The outer shell 2 is formed with a primary air inlet 8 to receive air into the apparatus and a primary air outlet (11, Fig 5) for discharge of spent air from the apparatus. The inner shell 3 includes an inner chamber 20 and is formed with a secondary air inlet to receive air supplied via the primary air inlet 8 into the inner chamber 20 to supply air to the unit. The inner shell 3 is also formed with a secondary air outlet 10 opening for flow of spent air from the inner chamber. The space between the inner and outer shells defines a tortuous flow path for the removal of spent air from the apparatus through the primary air outlet means.
Patent GB-2335471-A (GB)
Title: Drum brakes
Inventor: JONES JOHN BRYN
IPC: F16D65/22
Filed: 1998-12-11
Abstract: A method of assembling a brake cable onto a drum brake assembly (10) is disclosed for a new form of brake cable (50) having a cable inner (56) with an end fitting (55) and a cable outer (51) comprising a cable sheath (52) and a guide (53). The cable guide (53) is inserted through a hole (24) in a backplate (13) of the brake assembly (10) and positioned such that an open end of the guide is presented adjacent an automatic latching device on a parking brake lever (15) of the brake assembly (10). The cable inner is then advanced through the cable outer (51) such that the end fitting (55) is guided towards, and engages the automatic latching device. The cable outer (51) and backplate (13) may be provided with corresponding orientation features which are aligned to ensure the correct presentation of the open end of the guide adjacent the latching device during assembly. These orientation features may take the form of interengaging formations (124, 160) on the backplate (13) and cable outer (51). The guide may include a spring (353D) which acts as a return spring for the parking brake lever (15).
Patent GB-2336113-A (GB)
Title: Valved manifold
Inventor: WINTERTON REED F
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: A manifold assembly useful in patient ventilation/aspiration systems includes as stop cock valve (22) with a hollow stem (26) and a transverse slot (54) arranged to permit the stem (26) to be rotated between open and closed positions. In both positions, a ventilating pathway is maintained through the slot (54) and the stem (26) between ventilator and patient connection ports of the manifold. In open position the stem (26) provides a travel pathway for a catheter between the patient connection port and an access port of the manifold. In closed condition, the stem (26) seals this travel pathway.
Patent GB-2338317-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic pressure regulator
Inventor: UEHARA TERUO
IPC: G05D22/00
Filed: 1997-02-06
Abstract: A discharge pressure value is smoothly brought close to a set pressure value, and fluctuation of the discharge pressure value reaching the set pressure value is reached. When a difference C between the discharge pressure value P (B) of a pneumatic pressure regulator and a set pressure value A is relatively great, a solenoid valve (31) is driven by a pulse width modulation signal D. Therefore, a high-speed input/output response) change characteristics of a pressure detection signal B with respect to a set pressure signal A) is retained. When the discharge pressure value P is close to the set pressure value Q, the solenoid valve (31) is driven by a pulse frequency modulation signal J. Therefore, an excessive change quantity, that is, so-called "over-shoot", becomes small, and the change of the discharge pressure value P reaching the set pressure value Q, that is, so-called "ripple", can be eliminated.
Patent GB-2344485-A (GB)
Title: Drum scanner with tiltable fibre optic lighting means
Inventor: LANGE HELMUT
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 1999-09-30
Abstract: A drum scanner comprising a scanning drum 1 having a fibre optic light guide 7 oriented essentially in the direction of the axis of rotation 2 of the drum 1 with a light exit 8 surface for producing a light spot 8' wherein at least one section of the light guide 7 in the region of the light exit surface 8 is mounted so as to be tiltable by small angles relative to the axis of rotation 2 of the drum 1. This results in optimum illumination being obtained when using scanning drums of different diameters. Preferably the fibre optic light guide 7 is pendulum mounted (36, fig 4) by means of a gimbal suspension and means are included for fixing the optimum tilt of the fibre optic light guide 7.
Patent GB-2345621-A (GB)
Title: Gateway for conveying data to base stations in packets optimally sized for transmission
Inventor: SPETS TIMOTHY J
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1999-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the prevention of congestion or delay in a network involving radio links where data transmission services are provided. A data gateway 116 of a network 114 receives data, possibly in packets, from an external source (eg the internet) 124 and upon receipt the data is broken up into blocks. The gateway then determines how many of these blocks can be transmitted by one of the base sites 110/112 within a single TDMA time slot with reference to the modulation rate. A packet is then generated from this determined number of blocks and given a sequence identifier. This packet is then sent over the network 114 to the base site 110 which transmits it via radio channel 106 to communications unit 104. A protocol for requesting retransmission of improperly received packets is also described.
Patent GB-2341230-A (GB)
Title: Plate type heat pipe and cooling structure using it
Inventor: IKEDA MASAMI
IPC: F28D15/02
Filed: 1999-04-06
Abstract: A plate type heat pipe, comprising two plate materials forming a hollow part and opposed to each other, either one thereof being connected to at least one part to be cooled, at least one heat transfer block installed in the hollow part at a specified position corresponding to a position of the plate material to which the part to be cooled is connected and having a cross-sectional area equal to or larger than that of the part to be cooled, and a working fluid sealed in the hollow part.