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Patent GB-2385036-A (GB)
Title: Integrated torque converter and starter generator
Inventor: KAHLON GURINDER SINGH
IPC: F16H41/00
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: An integrated torque converter and starter generator assembly 24 comprises a housing 30,34 which supports a stator 50, and encloses a rotor 36 and torque converter 32 connected by a flexible member 60. The converter 32 comprises an impeller 42, mounted about a stator shaft 45, and an impeller cover 38 which is suitable for connection to an engine's crankshaft 22. The rotor 36 is suitable for connection to the transmission input shaft 28 of a series hybrid vehicle between the converter 32 and the transmission. The flexible member may be an axially flexible plate (158 see fig 2) or a series of elastomeric bushes 60 fitted around location pins 58. This provides compliance between a needle bearing 46, a rotor support bearing 52 and the crankshaft 22. The impeller cover 38 may also be axially flexible.
Patent GB-2388177-A (GB)
Title: Resiliently biased motor-driven valve
Inventor: SADLER CHRIS
IPC: F16K31/53
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A valve 10 comprising a rotatable valve member 12, and a motor 14 adapted to rotate the valve member 12 towards either a closed position or an open position. The valve having resilient biasing means 16 adapted to return the valve member 12 to the open position or the closed position respectively when the motor 14 is switched oft wherein the resilient biasing means 16 exerts an approximately constant biasing force on the valve member 12 over the range of rotational movement of the valve member 12 between the open and closed positions. The resilient biasing means 16 is preferably a pre-curled spring strip (figs 2 & 3) made of spring steel. The valve may be a ball valve used in the cooling of an automotive engine.
Patent GB-2386253-A (GB)
Title: Method for attaching a die with a low melting metal
Inventor: PHAM CUONG VAN
IPC: H01L23/42
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A method for attaching an electronic die 10' to a substrate 12' includes fixing the die to the substrate, interconnecting the electronic die to an at least one bonding pad 38 on the substrate to form an electrical connection, coating the interconnects and the electronic die with an electrically insulating coating, and covering the electronic die with a low temperature melting metal 60. The substrate 12' preferably comprises a base 34 with an upstanding wall 32 to form a cavity in which the die is enclosed with the low temperature melting metal, which is preferably a solder alloy containing Bi. The cavity is covered with a lid 62. The die 10' may be fixed to the substrate in the first step using a low temperature solder bead or a vacuum (figure 5).
Patent GB-2387284-A (GB)
Title: Demodulating carriers in quadrature
Inventor: MEYER JACQUES
IPC: H03D3/00
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A demodulation circuit for demodulating a received signal quadrature modulated by digital signals includes mixers 26, 30, analog-to-digital converters 34,42, a correcting circuit 36, and a derotator 40. The correcting circuit 36 provides signals to the derotator 40 based on the derotator output signals and on signals provided by the analog-to-digital converters 34, 42.
Patent GB-2400753-A (GB)
Title: Pedal Generator
Inventor: HUTCHINSON JOHN EDWARD
IPC: H02J7/32
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A pedal generator having a single foot operated pedal 2, and spring biased means for converting oscillatory movement of the pedal into drive for an alternator, the pedal comprises a pedal lever connected to a drive shaft and movable between a raised position and a lowered position so that a user can impart rotation to the drive shaft. The power generated is used to charge a rechargable battery.
Patent GB-2390207-A (GB)
Title: Remote rain detector
Inventor: LEWIS-DALBY SIMON
IPC: G08B21/20
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a precipitation detection device (1) for warning a user when precipitation occurs. The device (1) comprises a precipitation detection means such as a moisture or rain sensitive plate (13); a signal transmitter (7) such as a radio frequency transmitter; a signal transmission means such as air or an electrical cable; a signal receiver (37) such as a radio frequency receiver; and an alarm mechanism such as an audible alarm (39). There is also provided a method of preventing precipitation from substantially wetting laundry drying outside.
Patent GB-2394608-A (GB)
Title: Frequency locked loop
Inventor: ARP RONALD
IPC: H03L7/181
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A frequency lock loop (100) has a reloadable N counter (102) that counts cycles of an output frequency during one cycle of a reference frequency. A VCO (108) generates the output frequency. A VCO control (119) drives the VCO (108) based on the count from the counter (102). The VCO control (119) may include a latch (104) for latching the count at each reference frequency cycle. The VCO control (119) may include a VCO driver (106), such as a D/A converter or proportional charge pump, connected to a voltage control (118) as input to the VCO (108). The counter (102) may be reloaded with the integer N value at each cycle of the reference frequency. The counter (102) may decrement from the integer value at each cycle of the output frequency. A lock may occur at N times the reference frequency without regard to phase between output and reference frequencies.
Patent GB-2395549-A (GB)
Title: Control of a vehicle air conditioner for an environmental condition eg. solar thermal load and direction
Inventor: TOMITA HIROYUKI
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioner, at least one of an inner surface temperature of a passenger compartment (eg. glass) and a surface temperature of a passenger in more than one detection area (fig 2) of a passenger compartment is detected by an infrared sensor 37, and a control unit (ECU) 30 determines an environmental condition such as solar radiation amount and direction in the passenger compartment based on the surface temperatures detected by the infrared rays sensor. The ECU controls operation of doors 22a-22e such as an air mixing door 22b, and a blower 27 based on the environmental condition. A control relationship between a control value and the environmental condition is stored in a memory 31, and a target air temperature may be calculated from a manually adjustable set temperature, outside air temperature value and a solar radiation amount. A map of target temperature and solar thermal load (fig 6); a map of outside temperature and solar thermal load (fig 9A) and a graph of target temperature and blower voltage (fig 9B) may be used and updated with learned values. The condition of air to different areas (eg left, right and rear) of the vehicle may be controlled independently, and a solar radiation amount sensor may be provided. Thus, uncomfortable feeling given to the passenger can be reduced regardless of the solar radiation direction and amount.
Patent GB-2407978-A (GB)
Title: Balance structure for a foldable umbrella
Inventor: KO CHIN-SUNG
IPC: A45B25/08
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a balance structure for a multi-folded or multi-section telescopic umbrella where the umbrella comprises a shaft 1, a runner 2 on the shaft, and a frame 4. The balance structure is located in the top tube of the shaft and comprises a positioning rod 5, a spring 51 and a joint 52, where the positioning rod pivots about the joint and has one end connected to the spring and the other end contacting the inner surface of the runner. The other end of the spring is connected to the joint, so that when the runner is pushed upwards the spring pulls the positioning rod which pivots and protrudes out through a slot (111 figure 5) in the shaft to contact the inside of the runner and thus support the runner in a position parallel to the shaft. The balance shaft positioning rod may be mounted beside the runner such that the positioning rod is urged inwards to contact the shaft of the umbrella.
Patent GB-2396741-A (GB)
Title: Integrated catalyst-heat exchanger and method of oxidising carbon monoxide in a hydrogen reformer of a fuel cell system
Inventor: CHOI SAEMIN
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A method of oxidizing carbon monoxide in a preferential oxidizer (10) for a hydrogen reformer of a fuel cell system, comprises: ```providing a heat exchange system (23) having a single integrated oxidation reaction region (31) in which an oxidation catalyst is disposed for oxidizing carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide; ```introducing a hydrogen-rich reformate to the heat exchange system, the hydrogen-rich reformate being at a predetermined temperature and having a first content of carbon monoxide; ```injecting oxygen to the hydrogen-rich reformate, the oxygen being at a predetermined stoichiometric oxygen/carbon monoxide ratio; ```oxidizing the carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide with the oxidation catalyst when the hydrogen-rich reformate and oxygen contact the single integrated oxidation reaction region so that the hydrogen-rich reformate has a second content of carbon monoxide less than the first content at the predetermined temperature; and ```maintaining the hydrogen-rich reformate at the predetermined temperature when the carbon monoxide is oxidized in the single integrated reaction region of the heat exchange system.
Patent GB-2396180-A (GB)
Title: Column for road sign, street lighting etc.
Inventor: BOWDEN JOHN THOMAS
IPC: E01F9/018
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: The column 10, which is primarily for use with road signs, street lighting, telecommunications antennae etc., is adapted to be partially inserted into the ground and comprises a zone of reduced shear strength spaced from its lower end in the region of the column that is to be disposed at or close to ground level. An in-fill plug 19 is located within the column that includes reinforcements so as to retard the collapse of the column in the event of a failure in the column wall. The in-fill may be formed from an elastomeric material within which strands are embedded to increase the in-fills shear strength. The zone of reduced shear strength in the column may be formed from a circumferential array of apertures 18 in the column wall and an access door 16 may be provided in the column wall along with a region of increased wall thickness 17 associated with the door. The in-fill plug may be formed from a foamed polymeric material and the strands may be formed from polypropylene and have an irregular cross-section. A bore may be centrally disposed in the in-fill plug to provide a passage for cabling to pass through.
Patent GB-2394835-A (GB)
Title: Damascene structure with integral etch stop layer
Inventor: BUCHANAN KEITH EDWARD
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a semiconductor structure for dual damascene processing and includes upper and lower low k dielectric layers formed in a stack when the upper surface of the lower layer has an integral etch stop layer formed by exposing the upper surfaces of the layer to H2 plasma without any prior anneal prior to the deposition of the upper layer.
Patent GB-2397242-A (GB)
Title: A tissue cutting device consisting of an outer cannula and an inner cutting member coupled to a drive mechanism
Inventor: MILLER MICHAEL E
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A tissue cutting device <B>10</B> comprises an outer cannula <B>15</B> with a tissue receiving opening <B>25</B> at its distal end and a cutting member <B>17</B> slidably disposed within the outer cannula <B>15</B>, the cutting member <B>17</B> having a cutting edge <B>35</B>. A handpiece <B>12</B> supports a drive mechanism which is operably coupled to the inner cutting <B>17</B> member to move the cutting edge <B>35</B> across the tissue receiving opening <B>25.</B> A vacuum source is in fluid communication with the proximal end of the cutting member. A hub <B>75</B>, having a distal end attached the outer cannula <B>15</B> and a proximal end detachably mounted to the handpiece <B>12</B>, permits separation of the outer cannula <B>15</B> from the handpiece <B>12</B> and the cutting member <B>17</B>.
Patent GB-2417848-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for impairing the formation of digital images
Inventor: VIGNA RON
IPC: G03B21/00
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for impairing the use of an image capture device 3 to obtain a digital image of an object, preferably a cinema projection screen 2, comprises providing infrared light 5 so that it forms part of the digital image obtained by the device 3, preferably producing a pattern, including identification information within the image. Preferably the infrared light 5 is projected in wavelength ranges of 750nm to 1100nm, 750nm to 850nm, 750nm to 800nm, 780nm to 800nm, 800nm to 850nm or at a wavelength of 1064nm, by at least one laser 1. IR light 5 may reach the image capture device 3 via: reflection from the object; transmission through the object or perforations in it, or; directly from an infrared source. Visible light 7 may be projected onto the object, preferably sharing a common path towards the object with the infrared light 5, the infrared light preferably reflected along the path via an infrared mirror 12, which may be located within visible light source housing.
Patent GB-2421831-A (GB)
Title: Vending equipment
Inventor: CROWLEY NORMAN
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: An electromechanical vending machine is adapted to dispense physical products and digital information content to a user. The machine includes a payment unit for processing a payment from the user; a user input device for enabling user selection of one or more items to be dispensed; a physical product dispensing unit for dispensing physical product; and a digital data dispensing unit for delivering digital information content to a locally situated user device in communication with the vending machine. The vending machine includes means for communicating with different types of user device, and for determining the correct format of digital information content required by the user device.
Patent GB-2422404-A (GB)
Title: Auto-door device with magnetic damper mechanism
Inventor: ZHANG WEN-LIN
IPC: E05F5/06
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to an auto-door device and particularly to an auto-door device used for a hinged door panel. The auto-door device includes an axle 1 pivotally coupled to a door panel and an axle resilient hinge. The axle is also coupled to a one-way transmission mechanism. The opposite end of the one-way transmission mechanism 5 is linked to a magnetic damper mechanism 7. The auto-door device can control the door shutting speed to provide an even, constant and stable movement and adjust the speed of opening a door arbitrarily without being affected by external factors such as different temperatures.
Patent GB-2414122-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle multimedia navigation apparatus with dual audio output
Inventor: CHEN STEPHEN
IPC: G01C21/36
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A vehicle navigation apparatus with multimedia facilities has two sets of audio output channels 27, 28. One set of channels, 27, is connected to an independent loudspeaker set 26, and the other set of channels, 28, is connected to a vehicle stereo system 31, 3. Users can get navigation information from the independent speaker 26 or from the better quality car stereo speakers 32. The connection to the car stereo may be by a radio link (fig.3). The control unit 22 may mute audio sources, within the navigation unit at least, while playing navigation instructions.
Patent GB-2411770-A (GB)
Title: Antenna with fastening devices for securing aerial rods
Inventor: SALDI MARIO
IPC: F16B7/00
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: An antenna particularly for radio, television and telephone signals for connecting the antenna elements, comprising an antenna boom (2) provided with a tubular element that has holes (3) in which antenna elements (10), constituted by rod-like elements made of aluminium alloy and the like, are inserted by pushing, and further comprising, on the rod-like elements, at least at a region of engagement with the holes, wedge-shaped protruding wings (11) that can be inserted by forcing in the holes, at least the tapering end of the wedge-shaped wings being mechanically deformed for solid mechanical connection between the boom (2) and the rod-like elements (10).
Patent GB-2428078-A (GB)
Title: Joint for interconnecting furniture panels
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A first furniture panel 16 is fastened to a second furniture panel by engaging a shoulder bolt 10 which projects from a side edge of the first panel 16 into an aperture 22 formed in a major face of the second furniture panel. The first furniture panel 16 is then displaced to move the bolt 10 along a slot which extends from the aperture 22 and into a position where it is captively retained. A locking element 30 is then inserted into the aperture 22 to constrain the first furniture panel 16.
Patent GB-2420644-A (GB)
Title: Information request processing and monitoring
Inventor: DERVAN EDEN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A requesting user requests information about an item by addressing a request to a related telephone number. The request is directed to a database (106) which provides information concerning the item of interest via the telephone number which for each such item is stored. For each such inquiry a requesting user number is derived, and the information corresponding to the item is automatically sent to the requesting user. The user request is typically a voice call, and data can be sent to the requesting user with no further action from the requesting user. A log of user numbers and request details can be accumulated and stored in a database for analysis or further data retrieval. The system and method can usefully be employed to provide personal contact information or property information.
Patent GB-2434017-A (GB)
Title: Visual scan training and monitoring apparatus
Inventor: ATHERTON ERIC
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A visual scan monitor comprises at least one rate sensor for detecting movement of the monitor, and a means for attaching the monitor to a head of a user such as a cap or a headset. With this apparatus, the movement of the user's head can be monitored for comparison against a desired pattern. To allow feedback in real time, the device can include a memory store for retaining a predetermined movement pattern and a processor for comparing the recent movement pattern with the predetermined movement pattern. The predetermined movement pattern can be stored as at least one sequence of sequential moves, and a detected movement of the monitor compared with the stored moves to identify one or more candidate matches. Past movements of the monitor can be used to select a move from the candidate matches. An output device can provide information to the user.
Patent GB-2430943-A (GB)
Title: Roof penetrating structure for incorporating into a roof
Inventor: ELMES STUART
IPC: E04D13/02
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The roof penetrating structure 2, which may comprise a roof window, solar panel etc., is provided with a portion extending along one or more edges that is designed to receive the edge of flashing 1 and includes one or more resilient elements 12 which are automatically forced by the insertion of flashing into a position where they are biased against the flashing. The resilient elements may comprise pairs of resilient flaps that extend from opposite sides of the portion and which overlap each other in their relaxed configuration. The resilient flaps may be partially pointed towards the direction of insertion in their relaxed configuration and may be formed from a flexible gasket which has barbs to resist its removal from a recess 11 in the side of the roof penetrating structure within which it is placed. The resilient elements may alternatively comprise bristles which extend from opposite sides of the portion. Also claimed is a method of incorporating a roof penetrating structure and a sheet of flashing for incorporating a roof penetrating structure in a roof where the edge of the flashing is provided with one or more resilient elements.
Patent GB-2433564-A (GB)
Title: Tubular bodies and methods of joining or repairing the same
Inventor: BOOTH JOHN PETER
IPC: F16L15/08
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A tubular pipe 100 comprises an inner hollow core 106 and an outer casing 104 having a helically extending rib portion 102 to which a tubular member 110, 112 may be secured by means of interengegement of helical grooves 114 provided on an inner surface thereof. The tubular member 110,112 may be used for securing ends of two pipes 100 together or may be used to facilitate repair of a defective portion of pipe 100. Additionally, it may be used to secure a junction of flange to said pipe 100. An adhesive may be used to further secure the pipe to the tubular member 110, as might an outer encapsulation ring 134.
Patent GB-2420449-A (GB)
Title: Electronic assembly
Inventor: DOVE LEWIS R
IPC: H01H29/28
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: One or more LIMMS devices 32/1 on a substrate 26, e.g. having same-surface signal conductors (27-30), are hermetically sealed by enclosing each entire LIMMS device beneath a common or respective outer cover 33 that is separate from the LIMMS device(s) and impervious to contaminants. The substrate is covered with a layer of dielectric material 31 matching the ribbon-like footprint of the perimeter of the separate outer cover. The outer cover may be soldered to the perimeter footprint. Glass frit may be used in place of solder. Disturbances to signal line impedance may be compensated by changes in signal conductor width. The dielectric material 31 may be a thin sheet or gasket of previously patterned ceramic material, or it may be formed by the application of a thick film paste, deposited as a paste and subsequently cured.
Patent GB-2437740-A (GB)
Title: Package wrapping device
Inventor: LIAO ERIC
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 2006-05-06
Abstract: A wrapping device for packages includes a tying member 11 having two or more arms 12 each having a longitudinal bore 13 and an orifice 14 perpendicular to and communicating with the bore, and a tying cord 80 engaged into the bores and the orifices of the arms, to form a right angle bent portion at each cord end, and to allow the tying cord to be solidly engaged and retained within the bores and the orifices. The arms each include a longitudinal passage 15 communicating with the bore and the orifice, and having a smaller width, to retain the tying cord within the bores of the arms. The arms each include one or more catches or teeth 17 to retain the tying cord within the bores of the arms. As shown neck portions 19 allow the cords to be further bent at right angles to both bore and orifice. In other embodiments a further bore 13 is arranged parallel to and below the first bore on each arm so that the cord end can take a U-shaped path in the arm. Further arms can be provided extending at right angles to the arms shown.
Patent GB-2444492-A (GB)
Title: Height-adjustable shower waste
Inventor: STIMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E03C1/22
Filed: 2006-07-15
Abstract: A height-adjustable shower waste for a bathroom floor having a non-flexible waterproof floor covering material, the shower waste 10 comprising a waste body 12 for mounting in the bathroom floor and having a base 20, one or more sides 22 extending from the base 20, a waste water inlet 26, and a waste water outlet 30 connected or connectable to a drain; a cover support element 16 on which a cover element 18 is or can be provided to cover the waste water inlet 26; distance setting means 54, 66 for selectively setting a distance between an in use upper edge of the cover support element 16 and the waste body 12; and retaining means 90, 104 for positively retaining the cover support element 16 at the said set distance. A method and an adapter device are also provided.