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Patent GB-2363870-A (GB)
Title: Reusing immutable objects
Inventor: LOEN LARRY WAYNE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-09-04
Abstract: When a request is made to create a new immutable object a check is carried out of existing objects to determine if there is a matching object which already exists. If an identical object does exist then a pointer to that object is returned instead of generating a new object thereby saving memory. In the case of accessing a set of records in a database (72, 74, 76 figure 4) immutable objects are created as required (108-118 figure 5) the number of which is reduced due to the reuse of objects (110 and 112 figure 5).
Patent GB-2357152-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle and engine control system
Inventor: KOTWICKI ALLAN JOSEPH
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: An engine control system controls engine torque to transition through the transmission lash zone. The transmission lash zone is determined using speed ratio across the torque converter. When near the transmission lash zone, engine torque is adjusted at a predetermined rate until the system passes through the transmission lash zone. By limiting the change of torque in this way, driveability is improved and it is possible to quickly and reliably provide negative engine torque for braking.
Patent GB-2369949-A (GB)
Title: Embedding spatial domain data in material
Inventor: TAPSON DANIEL
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: Method of creating data embedded material comprising the steps of transforming transform domain data into spatial domain data and combining the spatial domain data with material. The spatial domain data may be watermark including a Universal Material identifier, may be encoded using a Pseudo Random Symbol Stream and is preferably a digital bitmap. The transform domain of the watermark may comprise wavelet or DCT coefficients. Preferably the strength of the spatial domain data can be adapted in dependence on the material, this may be achieved by altering the magnitude of the spatial domain data in accordance with strength control information.
Patent GB-2374196-A (GB)
Title: Identifying locations on a surface, e.g. a map.
Inventor: INFIELD STEPHEN DOMINIC
IPC: G09B29/10
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: A sheet forming at least part of a map or atlas, or a transparent overlay for same, is divided by parallel lines into rectangles (e.g., squares) which are each designated by a respective single number. Preferably 6 or 9 rectangles are created. Each rectangle (e.g., square) is or may be subdivided (e.g., by parallel lines) into smaller rectangles each designated by a single number. Each subdivided rectangle (e.g., square) may be further subdivided (e.g., by parallel lines) into smaller rectangles which are each designated by a respective single number. A location on the map may be accurately identified by a combination of only two or three characters (indicating the largest square and the subdivision thereof or the largest square, a subdivision thereof and a subdivision of the latter), thereby simplying the map and its index. The invention also provides the sheet(s) as described above together with an index of features on the map or atlas.
Patent GB-2367140-A (GB)
Title: Characterizing frequency translation devices
Inventor: DUNSMORE JOEL P
IPC: H04B3/46
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: In a method for characterizing frequency translation devices (FTDs) such as mixers (4), a stimulus signal (5) is applied to a first port (1) of a frequency translation device (4) and a drive signal (7) is applied to a second port (2) of the frequency translation device (4). A third port (3) of the frequency translation device (4) is coupled to an input of a filter (6). The frequency translation device (4), at the third port (3), provides a translated signal having a sum signal component and a difference signal component. A first, second and third reflection response to the applied stimulus signal are obtained with alternative terminations coupled to an output of the filter (6). The reflection responses include variations in either the sum signal component or the difference signal component as designated by the filter (6), where the variations depend on which of the alternative terminations is coupled to the output of the filter (6). As an alternative to the filter (6) and alternative terminations, a frequency selective tuner is coupled to the third port of the FTD, providing variable impedance matches to a designated one of the signal components and providing an invariant impedance match to the signal component that is not designated. Flow graph terms for the frequency translation device and filter are extracted from the obtained reflection responses.
Patent GB-2363849-A (GB)
Title: corrosion Monitoring
Inventor: ATHERTON ERIC
IPC: G01N17/02
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: A corrosion monitor comprises a substantially inert reference electrode 2, and an electrode 1 constructed of the material to be monitored (the working electrode). Electronic circuitry is arranged such that DC current flowing between the electrodes is reduced to essentially zero, while allowing any naturally occurring AC current noise to flow unhindered and be monitored by the instrumentation. Even though the two electrodes will have different galvanic potentials, by reducing the DC current to zero the electronic circuitry is able to avoid galvanic effects. Furthermore, the voltage potential can be monitored between the inert current reference electrode 2, and a third electrode 3 also constructed of an inert material. As corrosion activity occurs on the working electrode, both current noise and voltage noise may then be monitored simultaneously. In practice, the corrosion monitor can comprise an inert reference electrode and a working electrode of the material to be monitored, and a voltage follower adapted to apply a voltage to the working electrode, which voltage reflects previous values of the current flowing between the electrodes. This voltage is preferably proportional to an integration of the current.
Patent GB-2379095-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal junction box assembly
Inventor: CHEN LUNG-TAN
IPC: H02G3/20
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: An audio junction box assembly comprises a housing (3) mounted within an opening of a ceiling structure and defines an inner space with side wall (3a) and ended with a top surface (3b) having at least an opening (341, 342, 343) therein. The assembly includes a first connector (35) arranged in the top surface (3b) and may include a second connector (7) electrically connected to the first connector (35) and arranged in the inner space. A cable (5) is connected to the first connector (35). The top surface (3b) defines a recess (34) for receiving the first connector (35) therein, and a trench (33) receiving the cable (5) therein.
Patent GB-2379380-A (GB)
Title: Roasting Apparatus
Inventor: NDANUSA YAHAYA ABDULLAHI
IPC: A47J37/04
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: Apparatus for roasting food comprises a mechanism chamber 2, a sauce chamber 3 and a roasting chamber 1 housing a plurality of rotating members 6A for supporting food adjacent to a plurality of individually adjustable heat sources 4 and 5. Insulating shields 8 provide separation between heating areas within the roasting chamber. The power supply is protected by safety switches and a warning device.
Patent GB-2381090-A (GB)
Title: Secure software loading
Inventor: SAFA JOHN A
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: Software loading is effected by means of a header 40 and software modules STUB1, STUB2 etc. The header 40 calls each stub in appropriate order, installing the stub in a loader region 42, executing the stub and then removing it. The STUBS may be encrypted and may be installed at random or pseudo-random locations in the region 42. Generic breaches of security, such as "riding the loader" are prevented because the stubs appear only transiently and at unpredictable positions. Security may be further improved by selecting each stub from a group of alternatives which are differently coded but functionally equivalent. The software modules are written to a temporary location for execution and are then erased after execution.
Patent GB-2383762-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a thick film element by transfer lamination
Inventor: NALDRETT KEITH
IPC: H01C17/065
Filed: 2002-01-02
Abstract: A thick film element is manufactured by: applying a releasable coating to a carrier substrate, printing succcessive layers of alternating conductive and non conductive materials over the releasable coating and printing a protective layer over the thus manufactured element, before drying it. In use the carrier substrate is treated such that the releasable coating releases the assembled element, which is then transferred to a permanent substrate and cured eg. by firing. The carrier substrate may be paper, the release coating may be gum arabic and the transfer accomplished via a waterslide method. Manufacturing a thick film element in this manner allows facile application to uneven or complex surfaces which are not easily printed onto directly. The permanent substrate may be a ceramic and the thick film element may be a resistive heater.
Patent GB-2372220-A (GB)
Title: Impact measuring target/ergometer for contact sports
Inventor: DYSON ROSEMARY
IPC: A63B69/32
Filed: 2002-01-09
Abstract: An impact measuring target includes a rigid structure for receiving impacts, means for mounting the target to a fixed structure and a transducer for measuring an impact. The impact measuring target/ergometer may take the form of a mannequin 20 which has an upper portion 22 representative of a person's head, a narrower portion 24 representative of a person's neck and a lower portion 26 representative of a person's torso. The mannequin 20 is provided with twelve impact zones numbered 1 to 12, which are each oriented at specific angles intended to replicate the angles of received punches or other hits from a user from different directions. The mannequin 20 is intended to be fixed to a wall 28 or similar immovable structure and for this purpose is provided with suitable securing means. Within the mannequin 20 there is provided one or more accelerometers 38 intended to obtain a measure of an impacting force on the mannequin 20. The signal from the accelerometer(s) can then be processed to obtain an indication of the force of an impact and of the direction of impact. The mannequin may represent any one of more parts of a target intended to be hit.
Patent GB-2384744-A (GB)
Title: Joist marking grid
Inventor: BANKS STEVE
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A joist marking grid for setting out joists and joist hangers comprises a grid which is set flush against the a joist to be marked. A position, eg for a joist hanger, may be measured and marked off with a pencil dot using the grid, and the grid may then be slid along the timber via a lip A, until its back edge B reaches the pencil dot in order to mark a line straight down. This process can then be repeated for the next joist hanger (See fig 2).
Patent GB-2375779-A (GB)
Title: Inductive coupler for a wired pipe joint
Inventor: BOYLE BRUCE W
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A flux-loop inductive coupler (10) for a wired pipe joint includes first (21) and second (22) flux-loop inductive coupler elements. The first flux-loop element (21) has a ring like first core (31) having high magnetic permeability and a first inner conical section annular face (34). The first inner face (34) defines a first larger diameter face (35) and a first smaller diameter face (36) and an annular first groove (37). A first electrically conductive coil (38) is wound within said first groove (37). The second flux-loop element (22) has corresponding features so that when the elements (21, 22) are interengaged, the first core (31) and a second core (51) on the second element (22) form a low-reluctance closed ring-like magnetic path. This is said to produce a low loss inductive coupler which can transmit high rates of data. Embodiments are also disclosed which describe current-loop inductive couplers.
Patent GB-2387768-A (GB)
Title: Homogenized blender capable of steam cooking food
Inventor: CATELLI PIETRO
IPC: A47J27/04
Filed: 2002-05-27
Abstract: A homogenized blender 1 comprising a base 2 carrying a steam boiler 3 in which steam is generated to be fed, via a channel 7 opening (at 7a) laterally to the boiler 3, into a container 10 flanking the boiler 3 and removably positioned on the base 2. The container 10 being open at an upper end 30 where a closure element 33 is present and containing a removable basket 16 for containing food to be thawed or steam-cooked, the channel 7 opening in front of an aperture 41 in the closure element 33 trough which the steam penetrates into the container 10. The container 10 comprises an internal step 14 on which a flanged edge 15 of the basket 16 rests, this resting separating the volume of the container below and to the side of the basket 16 from a steam discharge aperture 43 provided in the closure element 33.
Patent GB-2390388-A (GB)
Title: Temporary roadway
Inventor: MCCLEAN STUART
IPC: E01C9/08
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: The temporary roadway, e.g. for use on landfill sites, quarries etc., includes a plurality of decking sections 11-14 connected together, each section including a body made of a reinforced elastomer material and having an upper surface 20 to which a plurality of gripping members are attached which in use provide grips for vehicle wheels passing over the roadway. The reinforcement for each section is preferably provided by members that pass longitudinally through the elastomeric material relative to the roadway, with the reinforcing members preferably comprising metal ropes or cables. The sections may include additional reinforcement such as fibres which may extend transversely or longitudinally. The decking sections are preferably formed from rubber and the gripping members are attached to the upper side of the sections by fasteners which pass through the elastomeric body between the reinforcing members to engage a mounting plates adjacent the underside of the sections. The gripping members are preferably metallic and stand proud of the upper surface in use. Each section preferably includes a connector at each longitudinal end that includes male and female formations with openings that, when aligned, allow adjacent sections to be joined together using a connecting pin, which may also facilitate the connection of sections transversely as well as longitudinally.
Patent GB-2385035-A (GB)
Title: Information display apparatus for a vehicle
Inventor: MURAGISHI HAJIME
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: An information display apparatus for a vehicle comprises: a key switch for starting the vehicle 22; a setting operation portion 24 for inputting and setting a plurality of start-up inspection items to be inspected as to operations of the vehicle before starting work; a display portion 20 for displaying the start-up inspection items set by the setting operation portion; and a control portion 28 which controls the display portion in response to turning on of the key switch thereby to display the start-up inspection items on the display portion. The control portion controls 28 the vehicle, on which a start-up inspection as to all the start-up inspection items are terminated, in a state of capable of performing work. Additionally there may be provided a clock portion 26 for clocking time and a memory 30 formed by a RAM storing data necessary for display and a ROM storing control program. Advantageously, the information display apparatus may be applied to a counter balance type forklift truck (Fig 1) wherein information such as normal/abnormal operation of lamps, steering handle (7, Fig 1), forks (14, Fig 1) may be displayed.
Patent GB-2392858-A (GB)
Title: Self emptying gas filter
Inventor: WALLACE JAMES DAVID
IPC: B01D45/12
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A self emptying gas filter comprises a cylindrical body with gas intake 1, fitted with an optional impeller (17, Fig 3). Gas enters the primary vortex chamber 4 through a duct of decreasing diameter 3, and is encouraged to spin. Particulates thrown outward by centrifugal force deposit in collection area 6. Stators 7 at the bottom of the vortex chamber 4 slow the gas which then flows upward through grid 9 to be collected in the gas expansion chamber 11. The gas then flows through another duct 12 into the inner cone 10 where further rotation is induced. Finer particulates are deposited into another collecting area 13. Collection areas 6 and 13 are sealed by plug 16. When deposits exert a predetermined force on the plug, it opens, thereby emptying the collected material to void. As this force diminishes the sealing plug 16 closes.
Patent GB-2393603-A (GB)
Title: Ringtone player with ringtones downloaded via telephone line
Inventor: WORSLEY PAUL
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A ringtone player is connected between the public switched telephone network (PSTN), via a connector 8, and associated apparatus (1, figure 1), typically a telephone, via a socket 5. An external interface 6 is present which may connect/disconnect the telephone from the telephone network upon detecting off/on-hook condition or may be passive, allowing the user to make and receive calls using the telephone as normal. A modem 10 is used to communicate with a remote ringtone storage facility to thereby download audio ringtone data into a memory device 12. The ringtones are played back via a speaker 13 and different ringtones may be associated with different incoming telephone numbers. The ringtone player may be connected to apparatus other than a telephone and may be used to reproduce the downloaded audio in response to a condition such as closure of a doorbell switch or expiry of a timer.
Patent GB-2377330-A (GB)
Title: Routing device for all optical networks
Inventor: GUILD KENNETH
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: An optical routing device for wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) optical signals includes an optical switch matrix (50) having a first optical switch array (54) and a second optical switch array (52), the first optical switch array being adapted to couple optical signals to the second optical switch array on the basis of the wavelength of respective optical signals. The second optical switch array (52) includes a number of optical switch devices, each of which is dedicated to route traffic on a respective wavelength. The device includes a drop traffic path and a through traffic path, in which the drop traffic path includes a transponder unit (170; 220) that is selectively reconfigurable to couple signals to a through traffic path and thereby provide a signal regeneration path. The transponder unit (170; 220) may be tunable so as to provide a wavelength translation function for any optical signal received by the transponder unit. This feature enables efficient sharing of transponders.
Patent GB-2385376-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air duct with offset vane to improve airflow distribution
Inventor: LETOURNEAU MARK
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: A fluid communication conduit 18, eg between an air cleaner 12 and a throttle assembly 14 in a vehicle engine air induction system or for passenger compartment heating system, includes a hollow duct 20 with a vane 28 offset from a central axis to generally bifurcate the duct 20. The vane 28 assures generally equal airflow distribution eg to separate intake plenum portions to maintain engine performance, especially in a duct with convolutions 24 and bends 26. The vane 28 may be separated into a plurality of interrupted vane portions 40, 42 each having aerodynamic end section profiles 40e, 42e to minimize turbulent airflow.
Patent GB-2381266-A (GB)
Title: Composition for cleaning up natural water and sewage water and method for producing said composition (variants)
Inventor: STREMILOVA NINA NIKOLAEVNA
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 2000-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to the production of chemical agents for removing different impurities of a natural and technologic variety from natural water and sewage water, and can be used for ecological purposes with a view to protecting human health and environment. The invention consists in producing a composition from titanium compounds (as a base) and from compounds of the elements of groups from I to VIII of the Periodical table by treating said elements with titanium salt solutions during a multistage heating process and introducing additional components (trivalent compounds of titanium and metal oxides). The invention is characterized by the use of an extended element structure of the composition, the introduction of additional components and a multi-stage heating process including a polymerization stage, in order to produce a high performance coagulant for cleaning up water with respect to the condition and structure of an impurity in a specific water site. The invention ensures a high degree of removal of heavy metals, radionuclides, organic compounds (the main advantage), micro-organisms, suspended substances, phyto and zooplankton from natural water and sewage water, making it possible to solve multipurpose and complex tasks with respect to cleaning up water sites. Said invention can be used in the chemical industry and for producing pigmental titanium dioxide (using a chloride or sulfate method) or for producing metallic metallic titanium. The inventive composition and the method for production thereof are safe because they do not provide secondary pollution during the utilization thereof and do not generate waste when being produced.
Patent GB-2400460-A (GB)
Title: Processing of chemical analysis data using cluster analysis and a distance metric
Inventor: ZOUCHINSKI DMITRI
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A method for processing chemical analysis data is disclosed. The method including a step of cluster analysis, the cluster analysis using a distance metric of the form: <EMI ID=2.1 HE=32 WI=73 LX=755 LY=1223 TI=MF> <PC>In performance of the cluster analysis, the value of the metric increases with difference in angle   a  between vectors   t  x and   t  y starting in the co-ordinate centre and pointing at the points X and Y . The value of the metric also increases with difference between lengths of vectors   t  x and   t  y but this difference is normalised by their length. This means that points located on the tail of the distribution can pass the threshold even though they are further away from each other than points inside the standard deviation range.
Patent GB-2389030-A (GB)
Title: Container for biodegradable waste
Inventor: TWINN STEWART
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A container for collecting and storing biodegradable waste comprises a casing (11) having a cassette (20) forming a loading chamber (24) at the top of the casing for waste (70). The cassette holds a tubular liner (30), which is fed through the chamber. The bottom of the chamber is formed by sealing flaps (18), held closed by a mechanism (40). The mechanism is movable downwardly to release and open the flaps and has trap doors (41) which carry the waste and clamp the liner. Camming devices (60) effect opening of the trap doors on return upward movement of the mechanism, to unclamp the liner and permit waste to fall into the liner below the chamber (24).
Patent GB-2389132-A (GB)
Title: Fixed blade symmetrical hole opener
Inventor: BEATON TIMOTHY PAUL
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A hole opener or reamer 30 has a body with lower and upper ends 34, 36 adapted for connection to adjacent tools or tubing. At least two blades 38 are formed on the tool body and are arranged to centre it within a wellbore. Teeth 48 may be arranged on the blades to form a tapering arrangement. Preferably, a pilot hole conditioning section is located axially below the main blades and includes a tapered face 44 with hardfacing leading to pilot blades. The pilot section can have gauge pads and cutting elements. The reamer is designed to rotate with a symmetric weight balance and reliably track the pilot hole. The cutting elements are shaped so that the length exposed is equal to at least half of their diameter and are located so that the outermost is a distance of at least three times its diameter from the tool body.