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Patent GB-2383559-A (GB)
Title: Device for increasing the density of laser prints
Inventor: HUANG HILSON
IPC: B41C1/00
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for increasing the image density of laser prints includes a roller mechanism (2) and a driving mechanism (3) there being a paper inlet (111) and a paper outlet (121), the roller mechanism (2) and the driving mechanism (3) are disposed inside the apparatus, a processing tank (4) for darkening the toner is disposed at a lower part of the roller mechanism (2) inside the apparatus, solvent is placed inside the processing tank (4) for darkening the toner; a sheet of tracing paper is fed into the area of the paper inlet (111), the toner darkening solvent contacts the paper and darkens image areas covered by the toner during rolling of the lower rolling shaft (22). Then, the darkened tracing paper exits from the paper outlet (121), after drying, which works directly as a film for exposing the plate during plate making in order for printing.
Patent GB-2380555-A (GB)
Title: Weight measurement system, method and weight sensor
Inventor: KNOX MATTHEW J
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 2001-08-07
Abstract: A weight measurement system for automatically calibrating weight sensors installed on a motor vehicle seat. The system performs a calibrate operation whenever a valid weight measurement window is found. A valid weight measurement window is defined by the seat being empty, an associated door being open and an associated seat buckle being unlatched. The system operates in a factory install mode to establish a reference zero set value and in a diagnostic mode to establish a temporary zero set value that reflects drift of the weight sensors. The temporary zero set value is used by a weight management program to control occupant restraint devices. The weight sensor has an integral body with two lands connected by an elastomeric beam. The elastomeric beam has a pair of opposed surfaces that define a region of minimum thickness and one or more regions of maximum thickness. A resistive strain gauge element is disposed on the region of minimum thickness. The system measures chances in the resistance of the weight sensor caused by weight of the seat.
Patent GB-2385078-A (GB)
Title: Method for recovering hydrocarbons from a borehole
Inventor: KAHN JON B
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A first borehole 820 is drilled into a subterranean formation 801 for recovery of hydrocarbons. Due to factors such as low pressure or high viscosity of hydrocarbons in the formation 801, production rates from first borehole 820 may be uneconomically low. A second borehole 822 is drilled using a gyroscopic measurement while drilling (MWD) tool, the MWD being used to control the drilling direction of the second borehole 822 into a fixed orientation relative to the first borehole 820. A fluid such as water, steam or carbon dioxide may be injected into the second borehole 822 to force hydrocarbons into the first borehole 820. The MWD tool uses gyroscopic sensors, allowing the second borehole to be drilled accurately in close proximity to the first borehole, even when the first borehole is lined with a casing.
Patent GB-2388208-A (GB)
Title: Controlling induction motor using impedance model
Inventor: KAHLON GURINDER SINGH
IPC: H02P21/14
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: In a method for controlling an induction motor using an equivalent circuit model, instead of measuring a plurality of induction motor parameters, the real and imaginary components of the induction motor impedance are calculated 106, 108 based on the measured phase currents and voltages. The method calculates 110 a first control function based on the real component of the induction motor impedance, and a second control function based on the imaginary component of the induction motor impedance, and adjusts 116 the induction motor excitation frequency until the first control function is approximately equal to the second control function. After the excitation frequency is determined, the motor torque is calculated by taking the square of motor voltage in the d-q reference frame. Working with a few control parameters, the method achieves a desired maximum torque or a desired peak efficiency with a high tolerance of variation in the control parameters.
Patent GB-2396962-A (GB)
Title: Method of crystalizing amorphous silicon using sequential lateral solidification
Inventor: JUNG YUN-HO
IPC: H01L21/268
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A mask 100 has a plurality of transmissive regions 102 disposed in a stairstep arrangement. Each transmissive region is separated in a first direction X1 and second perpendicular direction X2 . Each transmissive region 102 comprises a rectangular central portion 106 and first 108a and second 108b side portions adjacent to opposite ends of the central portion 106 in the first direction X1. The side portions may be triangular, semi-circular or semi-ellipse in shape. The mask 100 is disposed over a layer of amorphous silicon on a substrate and irradiated with a laser beam forming a plurality of first irradiated regions on the amorphous silicon layer corresponding to the transmissive regions 102. The mask 100 or substrate is moved such that the first side portion 108a of each transmissive region 102 overlaps the central portion of each first irradiated region. The amorphous silicon layer is irradiated through the mask a second time forming a plurality of second irradiated regions corresponding to the transmissive regions 102.
Patent GB-2406333-A (GB)
Title: Anti-siphon tank inlet
Inventor: WHOLEY BRIAN
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: Anti-siphon fluid tank inlet assembly for fitting to an inlet aperture of a fluid tank (1) comprises a substantially straight inlet pipe (2) depending from a radially extending mounting flange (3). The inlet pipe (2) supports a float valve (4) at its lower end. The float valve (4) comprises a float (5) trapped in an apertured float chamber (6) and cooperates with a valve seat (8) defined adjacent the end of the inlet pipe (2) to allow fluid flow from the inlet pipe (2) into the tank (1) but to prevent return flow. An obstruction (a) is located within the inlet pipe (2) to permit the flow of fluid but block passage of a siphon tube. At least one vent aperture (11) is provided in the mounting flange which communicates with the interior of the tank (1).
Patent GB-2399709-A (GB)
Title: Data routing
Inventor: HOLDEN ROGER JOHN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a data processing apparatus and method for a telecommunications system, the apparatus being operable to pass data packets between a first interface connectable to a first transport mechanism and a second interface connectable to a second transport mechanism. The data processing apparatus comprises a plurality of processing elements including the first and second interfaces, and operable to perform predetermined control functions to control the passing of data packets between the first and second interfaces, predetermined connections being provided between the processing elements. A plurality of buffers are provided, with each buffer being operable to store a data packet to be passed between the first and second interfaces, and a plurality of connection queues are also provided, each connection queue being associated with one of the predetermined connections, and being operable to store one or more queue pointers, each queue pointer being associated with a data packet by providing an identifier for the buffer containing that data packet. Each processing element is then responsive to receiving a queue pointer from an associated connection queue to perform its predetermined control functions in respect of the associated data packet, whereby the passing of a data packet between the first and second interfaces is controlled by the routing of the associated queue pointer between a number of the connection queues.
Patent GB-2408039-A (GB)
Title: Carton with removable portion
Inventor: WILKINS ZOE CLAIRE
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: There is provided a carton 11 having a top panel 13, side panels 21, 22 and base panels. The carton 11 has a removable portion, defined by lines of weakening 17, which removable portion when removed exposes a single top area which shows at least part of the tops of all of the articles 12 held in the carton 11. In preferred arrangements, a single top area 19 of the panel 13 remains at one of the ends of the carton 11.
Patent GB-2392117-A (GB)
Title: Intense vortex dryer,comminutor and reactor
Inventor: GOMEZ RODOLFO ANTONIO
IPC: F26B17/10
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: The invention concerns a vortex machine modified to intensify the vortex in the machine by installing inlet fans in addition to the main fan and modifying the configuration of the machine. Additional intensification of the vortex is achieved by introducing microwaves into the vortex machine. The vortex machine has a vortex tube, an inlet tube to the vortex tube at the inlet end, a feed inlet to the vortex tube between the inlet end and an outlet end and a fan rotor at the outlet en to draw air in a vortex through the vortex tube. An inlet fan in the inlet tube adapted to force air into the vortex tube. These modifications and additions achieve commercially viable capacities of the vortex machine in drying, grinding and process applications.
Patent GB-2398048-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering aid system
Inventor: CARTER DAVID NEIL
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A vehicle steering aid system, predominantly for use with a vehicle 10 and trailer 12 in combination, comprises a control unit, vehicle movement sensors, proximity sensors, video cameras, and a user interface 54. The vehicle movement and proximity sensors enable a digital map of the car surroundings to be formed. The view from the video cameras is displayed on a touch screen 60 which is used to input a desired destination. The control unit then formulates a best route and delivers both visual and audio steering cues via the screen 60 and the indicators 62 64. The inventive concept of this application relates to the provision of steering cues which incorporate a display having a proportional element to indicate the amount of steering required. As the user manoeuvres the vehicle, the digital map and relative position of the vehicle are continually updated and steering correction cues are delivered at appropriate points via the interface. The user may indicate the desired direction using the switches 68 70 72. The user interface may also be mounted on a mirror.
Patent GB-2412635-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for vehicle wheel
Inventor: CHUANG YA-WEN
IPC: B60B7/01
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: The metal protective cover 50 includes an annular insertion section 52 and an enveloping section 53. The protective cover further includes a rearward extending portion 55 that extends rearward from the enveloping section. The rearward extending portion 55 includes an annular extension that is shaped to form a fold. The rearward extending portion of the protective cover shaped by a process such that it will not restore its shape before shaping. The fold of the protective cover securely engages a stepped portion 373 of the vehicle wheel. Thus, the rearward extending portion 55 of the protective cover 50 can be reliably engaged with the vehicle wheel. A durable and reliable protective cover is thus provided. The fold is produced in a two-stage rolling process after the cover 50 is applied to the wheel.
Patent GB-2398905-A (GB)
Title: Smartcard system
Inventor: BRESLIN ANTHONY
IPC: G06F21/77
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A machine readable medium carries operating software for use in a system which comprises the programmable device carrying at least one on-device file and/or application and an interface device for interfacing with the or each programmable device. The interface device is provided with at least one one-off device file and/or application; the operating software. The operating software enables, in use, the on-device and off-device files and/or applications to interface with one another and includes at least one file formatted in a web (Internet) standard language for self-describing messages, preferably XML. This file contains at least some of the file system and commands for accessing the file system which allow the on-device and off-device files and/or applications to interface. The interface device may be provided with at least one upgrade file in, for example, XML which contains an upgraded version of at least one on-device file and/or application and includes means for comparing the version of the on-device file or application on a particular programmable device with that in the upgrade file, upgrading the on-device file or application if the version on that device is earlier than that in the upgrade file. The interface device or the programmable device may, further, be provided with a file in web standard language which contains at least one configurable Security Environment. The system or device may include a plurality of files formatted in web standard language for self-describing messages, each of those files including a data model ('virtual card') corresponding to one of a plurality of different programmable devices, for example, smart cards of different kinds. The system may include means for configuring at least one of those virtual cards for downloading on to a memory-bearing programmable device. The system may further include at least one file in web standard language for self-describing messages capable of generating at least one APDU which, when run on a smart card, modifies or updates existing files or file structures.
Patent GB-2412516-A (GB)
Title: Add-drop multiplexer with dummy light return line
Inventor: OTA KENJI
IPC: H04B10/035
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: An optical transmission apparatus (14) includes a return line (7, 8) for connecting a first transmission line (20 or 30) and a second transmission line (30 or 20) opposed to the first transmission line (20 or 30) in order to make it possible to commonly use a transmitter-receiver or a repeater, for example, between a trunk line and a branch line and prevent a situation that the power of branched signal lights increases excessively. The optical transmission apparatus (14) is configured so that dummy light signals inputted together with first light signals to be added to transmission light signals transmitted through the first transmission line (20 or 30) are sent to the second transmission line (30 or 20) through the return line (7, 8) and are outputted together with second light signals to be dropped from the second transmission line (30 or 20).
Patent GB-2419635-A (GB)
Title: Muffler or silencer with readily removable end plate to allow access to an internal element requiring servicing
Inventor: FLINTHAM STUART A
IPC: F01N1/00
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A serviceable muffler (silencer) (20) has an end plate (34) releasably clamped (36) to an open end (30) of a muffler body (26) and permitting access to an internal catalytic or filter element (28) for removal and replacement. An apertured flange (44) has an outer border with flared rounded portion (46) complemental to flared rounded portions (40 and 42) of each of the end plate (34) and the open end (30) of the body (26), and having an inner border defined by an aperture (48) through which the element (28) is removed and replaced. Servicing and manufacturing methods are provided.
Patent GB-2406517-A (GB)
Title: Controlled release micropellets of tetracyclines
Inventor: FLEMING PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: The present invention concerns a controlled release dosage form comprising (I) a tetracycline, (II) an excipient selected from waxes, fats or glycerides or other esters of fatty acids with polyols and (III) a cellulose or acrylate polymer or polyvinyl - pyrrolidone; (II) is present in a range of 8.35% of (I) and (III) is present in the range of 20 - 100% of (I). Preferred is a capsule containing pellets of minocycline, glycerol monostearate, cellulose and polyvinyl pyrrolidone.
Patent GB-2405974-A (GB)
Title: Chipset for retrieving audit log
Inventor: HERBERT HOWARD C
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A platform has a protected memory for storing an audit log. The audit log is a listing of data representing each of a plurality of IsoX software modules loaded into the platform. The audit log is retrieved from the protected memory in response to receiving a remote attestation request from a remotely located platform. Then, the retrieved audit log is digitally signed to produce a digital signature for transfer to the remotely located platform.
Patent GB-2410547-A (GB)
Title: Thermal modification apparatus
Inventor: RIFFAT SAFFA BASHIR
IPC: F24F1/02
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: Thermal modification apparatus (10) comprises thermal modification means (18, 20, 118) operable for heating a flow of air and operable for cooling a flow of air. The apparatus (10) also comprises exhaust means (22) for exhausting air from the apparatus, and selection means (42) for selectively causing air which is to be exhausted via the exhaust means to be heated or cooled by the thermal modification means.
Patent GB-2424366-A (GB)
Title: Sauna heated by hot water conduit in wall
Inventor: MACPHAIL NICHOLAS JULIAN JAN F
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: A sauna has at least one of its internal surfaces heated by heated fluid. The fluid is preferably in a conduit 1 and may comprise a panel embedded in or in thermal contact with a structural element 2 such as a wall of the sauna. The heated fluid conduit is preferably located in the space between two layers of at least semi-transparent sheets. The heat source for the heated fluid may or may not be from the circuit of a wet central heating system.
Patent GB-2424962-A (GB)
Title: Preventing exposure to undesirable substance using shield substance
Inventor: RAMOS ROGERIO T
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: Preventing unwanted exposure of one or more devices to one or more undesirable substances includes at least one barrier 38, 42 disposed between the device and the undesirable substance. At least one shield substance 24 is provided between the barrier and the device. The shield substance is capable of permeating 26 the barrier sufficient to preclude at least substantial permeation of the undesirable substance through the barrier from the exterior of the barrier, preventing unwanted exposure of the device to the undesirable substance. The device may be an optic fibre 46, sensor or optic fibre sensor. The undesirable substance 36 may be hydrogen or oxygen. The shield substance may be a gas under pressure e.g. helium, nitrogen, deuterium or neon. The barrier 38, 42 at least partially surrounds the device, and may be at least one coating applied to the device. The barrier may be a cable sheath.
Patent GB-2427056-A (GB)
Title: Security device with mechanical and electrical tethers
Inventor: LEYDEN ROGER
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A security device for a portable object 12 combines an electrically conductive cable 34 as part of a sensing assembly with a mechanical tether 38. The conductive cable may be attached to the portable article via a sensor 36 and may be retractable into a housing 32, which may contain biasing means to wind up any slack in the cable. The housing may further comprise a processing and alarm system 26. The mechanical tether may be anchored at any one of a number of points 40. The mechanical tether may be joined to the electrical cable along part of its length and may also be capable of being wound into the housing. The mechanical tether may be constructed from metal and may comprise joined links. It may have a greater tensile strength and resistance to cutting than the electrical cable.
Patent GB-2425236-A (GB)
Title: An analog equaliser characterised by iterative means arranged in operation to generate an estimate of marginal posterior expectations for received bit values
Inventor: PIECHOCKI ROBERT JAN
IPC: H04H20/88
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: Prior art analog solutions to MIMO detection have the drawback that the number of transistors used increases exponentially in proportion to the number of receiver channels. The current invention aims to find a lower complexity solution to analog equalisation for applications such as MIMO detection and mass storage readers. The analog equaliser includes at least one analogue processing block (APB) arranged in operation to iteratively generate an estimate of marginal posterior expectations for received bit values. A further independent claim states that the equalisation method comprises the step of passing a plurality of log-likelihood marginal posterior expectations to an APB and generating in the APB a revised estimate of the log-likelihood marginal posterior expectations using coordinate descent optimisation.
Patent GB-2426644-A (GB)
Title: Improved scrolling for LCD display on DAB radio
Inventor: ADAMS TERRY
IPC: H04B1/06
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: A method of displaying a message on a DAB radio display, the display having at least two lines each comprising a plurality of character cells, the method comprising: reading dynamic label segment (DLS) data from a received DAB radio signal; writing a portion of said DLS data one character at a time into a succession of character cells of a first, painting line of said display until said painting line is full; waiting for a line delay after said painting line is hill; scrolling a complete line of characters from said painting line to an adjacent line of said display after said line delay; clearing said painting line; and repeating said writing, waiting and scrolling to display successive portions of said received DLS data.
Patent GB-2426837-A (GB)
Title: Checking the integrity of a software component
Inventor: BOSCH-SOLE JOAN
IPC: G06F21/51
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: The integrity of a software component is checked by selecting a checking algorithm from a plurality of checking algorithms 50 in pseudo-random manner, performing the algorithm on the software component to produce a checking code that is dependent on the integrity of the component and the algorithm selected, and comparing the checking code with a reference code 52. The software may be a Java (RTM) component and the codes may be produced using hash codes. The invention may be used in a client/server system 10, 20 wherein the server receives a request for a service from the client and checks the integrity of service controller software 22 installed at the client before providing the requested service. If the service controller has been hacked into, e.g. to try to obtain services without paying, the codes will not correspond. The checking algorithms may be sent from the server to the client or may reside on the client. The software component may be checked when it is loaded for running. A call stack containing a record of operations performed in running the software component may be checked.
Patent GB-2420785-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition
Inventor: UEMURA YASUHIDE
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A polishing composition contains colloidal silica, potassium hydroxide, potassium bicarbonate, and water. The content of colloidal silica in the polishing composition is 2 % by mass or more. The average particle size of secondary particles of colloidal silica included in the polishing composition is preferably 60 nm or less. The polishing composition is suitable for use in polishing a semiconductor substrate.