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Patent GB-2346977-A (GB)
Title: Determining variable camshaft timing
Inventor: LEWIS DONALD J
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 2000-01-31
Abstract: Means for measuring and controlling camshaft 130 timing in an internal combustion engine comprises generating a first crankshaft 40 position signal using a sensor 118, generating a second signal indicating camshaft timing for each of a predetermined number of camshaft timing positions using a sensor 150, calculating current camshaft timing relative to the crankshaft based on the first and second signals, and computing a filtered camshaft timing value using an averaging filter 12, the number of averages being based on the predetermined number of camshaft timing positions. Camshaft timing signals may be derived from a toothed wheel 136 coupled to the camshaft 130. The teeth 138 may be evenly or unevenly spaced on the wheel. Average camshaft timing values may be derived from the number of teeth on the toothed wheel and valve torsional values. The averaged camshaft timing values may be used for closed loop control of camshaft timing.
Patent GB-2348741-A (GB)
Title: Insulation for a microwave oven transformer
Inventor: CORERA ULACIA ROBERTO
IPC: H01F27/32
Filed: 2000-02-16
Abstract: Insulation for a transformer (1) of a kitchen microwave oven of the type having an E-shaped core (2) with three rectangular-section columns (2a, 2b, 2c) and including a primary (3), secondary (4) and auxiliary (5) winding. A tubular-shaped liner (11), made from semi-rigid insulating paper, wraps around the central column of the core (2b) and is closed by the overlapping of its two ends (11a). The bottom end of the liner (11) has a folded edge (11b), which is positioned between the secondary winding (4) and the bottom (2d) of the openings (2c) between the columns. Further insulation may also be provided by wrapping C-shaped liners (8, 9) around the primary and secondary windings (3, 4) and placing a insulating sheet (10) between the secondary and auxiliary windings (4, 5).
Patent GB-2348411-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight draft sill for housing coupling system for a rail vehicle
Inventor: KAUFHOLD HORST T
IPC: B61F1/10
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: The draft sill has side walls 14,16, front and rear stops 42,46, front and rear rib sets and a centre plate that are cast as a unit. The draft sill has an open area between the tops of the side wall 14,16 between the front and rear stops 42,46, with a cast metal span 202 e.g. two struts 204,206 connecting the two side walls in the area between the planes of the front stops and the rear stops. The stops 42,46 are spaced below the tops of the side walls. In one embodiment, there are additional lightener holes 132,134 in each side wall between the ribs in the rear rib set and in the pocket. The total weight of the cast draft sill is not substantially greater than the weight of a comparable fabricated draft sill of substantially the same size, and has a greater fatigue life.
Patent GB-2362235-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for Internet transaction processing
Inventor: FRANKS ROBERT BENJAMIN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-05-11
Abstract: A method of processing trade mark application data via a system of computer entities comprises a customer inputting data describing a trade mark, and applicant details and finance details at a customer terminal, the data being collected by a host server which forwards the customer instruction to a client terminal resident at a trade marks law firm or similar. An operator at the client terminal can monitor the details of the customer information, modifying where necessary details of the customer instruction and forward electronically the customer instruction to a computer entity resident at a government body, effecting filing of a registered trade mark application. The government body computer entity may return electronically a filing receipt to the client terminal, which the client terminal may then pass, via the host server or directly, to a customer terminal specified by the customer in the originating instructions.
Patent GB-2351083-A (GB)
Title: A polynucleotide motor, a motor system, their preparation and uses
Inventor: FIRMAN KEITH
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: A polynucleotide motor is disclosed, comprising an enzyme capable of binding to a nucleic acid sequence, which enzyme is also capable of translocating the nucleic acid sequence without causing cleavage thereof. The motor may be associated with a substance bound to the nucleic acid sequence so that the bound substance, such as a magnetic bead, biotin, streptavidin, a scintillant or the like, can itself be translocated, relative to the region of binding of the enzyme, during translocation. Such a system has applications in the screening or testing for a pre-determined biological, chemical or physical activity; for example, in screening for new pharmacologically-effective ligands.
Patent GB-2357276-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced thermoplastic pallet
Inventor: OHANESIAN HAROUTIOUN OHANNES
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2000-08-07
Abstract: A pallet 100 comprised of a single sheet of rigid but formable material with a plurality of depressions 110 in the load bearing surface that correspond to an equal number of legs 108 on the lifting surface of the pallet. A runner 212 is coupled to at least two of the legs and a plurality of channels 128 and ridges 134 are formed in the load bearing and lifting surfaces. Preferably, the pallet has nine legs in three rows of three and a peripheral channel 114 with a temporary member 120 on the load bearing surface. Also claimed is a dual deck pallet 150 comprising two sheets 154 and 156 of rigid but formable material that are held together by a plurality of connectors to separate the two sheets allowing the pallet to be lifted by the tines of a fork-lift truck. The sheets both have reinforcing channels 132 and ridges 134 on both the top and bottom sheets. Also claimed is a method of stacking said pallets where the ridges on the surface of one of the decks correspond to the channels of the other. Or, when the deck is made of a single sheet and provided with runners 212, when unloaded, the runners are removed and the sheets stacked on one another where the legs 142 formed by depressions in the sheets are nested inside one another.
Patent GB-2367209-A (GB)
Title: Communication terminal with voice signal buffering
Inventor: LUCAS RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: H04W88/18
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A communication unit (100) comprises a speech processing unit (130) operably coupled to a memory element (116) and a processor (108), wherein the processor (108) determines whether a communication link for the communication unit (100) has been established. The speech processing unit (130) receives a speech signal and determines whether to buffer in the memory element (116) a first portion of speech (404) for subsequent transmission, dependent upon this determination. This ensures that the opening portion of speech is not lost while the call is being set-up.
Patent GB-2366798-A (GB)
Title: Elastic article
Inventor: MCGOFF MATTHEW GRADY
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: An elastic article is provided which comprises a foam matrix formed from a polymeric material and a plasticiser, a stabilising agent and an active ingredient, such as a detergent active ingredient, typically to be delivered to an aqueous environment. Said elastic article provides a means to deliver an active ingredient to an aqueous environment, preferably the active ingredients being a detergent active ingredient, preferably enzymes, and the aqueous environment being the wash water.
Patent GB-2360117-A (GB)
Title: A SIM card holding device
Inventor: GASKELL THOMAS ALBERT
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: A S.I.M. card holding device 4 is provided in an apertured region 13 of a communication device casing. The S.I.M. card holding device comprises a card insert region 6 and a card holding region 7, both regions being formed from sheet metal material. The card insert region is formed from a ramp 8 for guiding an inserted S.I.M. card into the card holding region. The card holding region comprises an apertured surface 9, 11 having holding members for securing the inserted S.I.M. card in position over a connector situated below the apertured surface, such that electrical contacts of the S.I.M. card are in connection with the connector.
Patent GB-2368810-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of a surface of a polymer
Inventor: BLIZNYUK VALERY
IPC: C08J7/043
Filed: 2000-11-09
Abstract: A layer 6 comprising a polymer such as poly (ethylene terphthalate) (PET) in an amorphous form is deposited on a surface 4 of a substrate 1 comprising a polymer such as PET. The amorphous layer 6 improves the surface properties of the substrate 1, for example by assisting the deposition of further layers. The amorphous layer 6 is deposited using a method in which a solution of PET is deposited on the surface 4 of the substrate 1 which is moved, eg. by rotation, at a speed sufficient to spread the solution and evaporate the solvent.
Patent GB-2358210-A (GB)
Title: Low profile switch machine gear box
Inventor: WYDOTIS LEONARD M
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 1999-09-24
Abstract: A railroad switch machine gear box (210) having a low vertical profiled is provided, wherein a compound gear (290) rotatably mounted within a housing (212) along a first vertical axis (292) cooperatively engages an adjacent main crank gear (300). A bevel gear (255) fixedly mounted to a hand throw shaft (240) rotatably mounted within the housing (212) along a first horizontal axis cooperatively engages the compound gear (290), thereby to rotate the compound gear (290) and the main crank gear (300) when the hand throw shaft (240) is rotated. A motor/manual mode selector lever (245) is affixed to an eccentric shaft (250) positioned to be rotated about a horizontal axis that is parallel to the pivot axis of a clutch yoke (265) that is connected to be pivoted by the eccentric shaft (250). The clutch yoke (265) is positioned to move a clutch assembly (310) either upwardly or downwardly for selectively engaging or disengaging the main crank gear (300). A proximity sensing device (270) is provided for detecting the position of the clutch yoke (265).
Patent GB-2373972-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of preambles in a FAUSCH system
Inventor: ROBINSON WILLIAM NEIL
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A communication system (100), comprising a first communication unit (112) communicating (118) with a second communication unit (122), said first communication unit (112) transmitting to said second communication unit a preamble (516) prior to a message, wherein the preamble is a concatenation of signals, said second communication unit receives and decodes the preamble (516) and compares the received concatenated signals with known predetermined concatenated signals to determine whether an error has occurred in said preamble (516) or said first message. This enables a system employing the FAUSCH concept to carry more information than a simple request for a channel. For example, it could include the data rate of the required channel. It also allows an extra degree of flexibility when designing the protocols. It allows forward error correction to be applied to the channel. Hence, the receiver can detect and correct some transmission errors.
Patent GB-2364290-A (GB)
Title: Device for supplying blister strips to a cartoning machine
Inventor: FRAUHAMMER KARL
IPC: B65B61/28
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A device (10) for supplying blister strips (6) from a stamping instrument (15) onto the conveyor belt (40) of a cartoning machine consists of a base station (11) and a grouping station (13) connected to the base station (11). In the base station (11) there are arranged suction rotors (17) for depositing the stamped-out blister strips (6) onto a blister-transport belt (20) and also replenishing shafts (28) and segregating shafts (24). In the event of an increase in the number of blister strips (6) arranged side by side in the blister strand (5) replenishing shaft (33) and segregating shaft (36), in the region of the grouping station (13), interact with an additional track (27) of transport belt (20) for replacing defective blister strips (6) on track (27). Tracks (25-27) of transport belt (20) may each have a separate drive unit. Strips (6) are preferably transferred from belt (20) to the cartooning machine by a push-across rotor (38).
Patent GB-2364080-A (GB)
Title: Downhole vibratory impact tool
Inventor: STOESZ CARL W
IPC: E21B31/113
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A vibratory impact tool 10 for loosening objects stuck downhole in oil or gas wells utilizes internal piston springs 34, 36 which are repeatedly compressed by hydraulic pressure and repeatedly released by lifting a dart valve 74 from a valve seat 64 on a flow-through piston 38. The piston 38 is biassed in a longitudinal direction by the springs 34, 36. A controlled increase in fluid flow pressure compresses tripping spring 78 and forces the dart valve 74 downwards, shutting off flow. Standoff sleeve 80 limits the descent of dart valve 74 and eventually allows flow to resume between the dart valve and valve seat 64. The dart valve 74 is lifted from the valve seat 64 by tripping spring 78, resuming flow through the piston 38, lowering hydraulic pressure above the piston and allowing the piston springs to drive the piston against the housing 18. The dart valve 74 is then reseated on the valve seat 64 and the process is repeated.
Patent GB-2379597-A (GB)
Title: A removable barrier for retaining food on a plate
Inventor: HARLEY ANITA
IPC: A47G19/02
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A barrier 11 for attachment to a plate 21 or the like comprises an arcuate longitudinal member 12 having a plan form similar to that of an edge of a plate or the like with which it is to be used, and a longitudinal groove 17 running near to or at the lower longitudinal edge of the barrier 11. The cross section of the groove 17 complements an edge of the plate 21 or the like, so that the barrier 11 can be removably secured to the plate 21 by inserting the rim of the plate 20 into the groove 17 of the barrier 11 . The barrier 11 is preferably made of plastics material and acts as to stop food from falling or being knocked off the plate. It is particularly useful for the handicapped or young children.
Patent GB-2379891-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: CHAPMAN TRACEY
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: A game apparatus which mimics casino-style play in a board game comprises a number spinner in the form of a preferably reduced-scale roulette wheel, each receiving slot 12 for ball 11 representing the number of spaces to be advanced on the board; symbols or tokens (not shown) for each player or team to indicate position on the board; sets of chance cards giving instructions for gaming options; betting areas 21 for each player or team; and the board providing marked spaces in a continuous, preferably circular, track 3 divided into groups associated with the sets of cards, eg by having alternately red and black coloured spaces 5a, 5b, corresponding to sets of cards on piles R, B. Players or teams take it in turns to operate the roulette wheel to determine advancement along the track, taking chance cards in accordance with the colour of the space reached, outcomes determining gain or loss of play money. Areas 21 allow side betting, for example, on the roulette wheel at each turn, and players can "buy into ownership" of slots on the wheel.
Patent GB-2368823-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety belt tensioning means
Inventor: AMREI LOBERT
IPC: B60R22/195
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a tensioning means for a vehicle safety belt, or a safety belt apparatus comprising such a tensioning means, which can be mounted to the vehicle in the region of a free belt section and cooperate with the belt so as to alter the effective length of the safety belt. The tensioning means may comprise a clamping unit 14 which is movable along the length of the free section of the belt such as adjacent to a B or C pillar of the vehicle. Alternatively the tensioning means may comprise at least two clamping reels 61,62 where one of the reels is driven so as to move to clamp the belt 12 between the two reels. The tensioning means may also comprise at least two guide reels (71,72,73 in figure 4) which may move relative to one another so as to alter the course of the safety belt 12.
Patent GB-2381525-A (GB)
Title: Regulating gene expression
Inventor: QUINN JOHN
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: An expression vector comprising an enhancer sequence and a reporter gene, wherein the sequence of the enhancer sequence is a variable number tandem repeat sequence (VNTR) found within the 3' untranslated region of the human dopamine transporter (DAT) gene, as defined by SEQ ID No 1. In a preferred embodiment the enhancer comprises between 3 and 13 repeats of SEQ ID No 1. Such a reporter may be used for the identification of compounds which may be of use in the regulation of the expression of the dopamine transporter gene.
Patent GB-2381798-A (GB)
Title: Improving resistance to abrasion in garments
Inventor: CARR CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: D06M15/00
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A method of producing a garment or other fabric article having increased resistance to wet or dry abrasion, particularly at edge portions, comprises constructing at least those portions of the article having an abradable edge using pre-treated fabric, or untreated fabric and then subsequently treating the fabric during the course of the manufacture of the article, said treatment comprising treatment with (a) an epichlorohydrin adduct of a polyamide-polyamine derived from a dicarboxylic acid and a dihydrocarbon triamine, in particular a polyamide-polyamine having a repeating unit of the general formula: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=20 WI=98 LX=623 LY=1429 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<SP>1</SP> is present or absent and R<SP>1</SP> (when present), R<SP>2</SP> and R<SP>3</SP> are each independently an alkylene group with 1-4 carbon atoms or an arylene group; or with (b) a UV-curable high molecular weight urethane acrylate or dimethacrylate resin; and subsequent curing by heat or UV-radiation respectively.
Patent GB-2370913-A (GB)
Title: ETM based battery
Inventor: GOENKA LAKHI NANDLAL
IPC: H05K1/16
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: A device for producing an electro-motive force is disclosed. The device includes a cover (36) for creating a liquid seal, an electrolyte (38) contained within the cover for creating an ionic transfer path (medium), and an etched tri-metal board (substrate, 10). The etched tri-metal board (10) has a first conductive layer (12) eg Cu, a second conductive layer (14) e.g. Al and a third conductive layer (16) e.g. Cu. The first, second and third conductive layers are selectively etched to form a cathode (32) and an anode (42). The cover is sealed against the substrate and filled with an electrolyte to form an electrical device, such as a battery.
Patent GB-2368380-A (GB)
Title: Drive
Inventor: RABER CHRISTOPH
IPC: F16H25/24
Filed: 2000-07-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an axial drive for converting a rotational movement into an axial movement. The spring spindle (10) substantially comprises a component (13) with a helical spring (12) rotationally fixed thereto and a component with engaging means (27) which engage radially into the interior of the helical spring (12), said engaging means being configured as a set of studs (32) which are distributed around the periphery. The studs (32a, 32b) make axial contact with the spring band by means of an anti-friction bearing (31) which is positioned on the studs, with one respective set of studs (32a) being used for the pushing direction and one set of studs (32b) for the pulling direction. Each set of studs (32a, 32b) can be adjusted along the spring band (29) in a thread-type manner, so that the spring band is supported without play at each peripheral section. In a preferred embodiment, the sets of studs (32a, 32b) are axially offset in relation to one another at a distance corresponding to the width of the spring band. One longitudinal end of the studs is attached in the component (11) and the other end is attached to a flange (27a) which is connected to the component (11) in a fixed manner using struts (not shown in detail).
Patent GB-2385002-A (GB)
Title: Gaming apparatus for shooting game
Inventor: CLIFF DAVID TREVOR
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A gaming apparatus 2 comprises an emitter 6 for peer to peer communication, a responder 10 for receiving emitted peer to peer signals , and a cellular wireless communication transmitter , which apparatus is configured to communicate a hit signal to a game server node to indicate a peer to peer communication. A corresponding communication method is also disclosed. The emitter 6 may be a laser emitter. The apparatus enables a shooting game, similar to a laser tag game, to be played over a large area where game information may be transmitted over a mobile phone network.
Patent GB-2386146-A (GB)
Title: Sash window assemblies
Inventor: BURGESS ALAN DAVID
IPC: E05D15/58
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A sash window assembly that comprises an outer frame 10 adapted for fitting to a window opening in a building, an inner frame 11 supporting one or more window panels 12 13, and hinge means connecting the inner frame to the outer frame. The hinge means are provided on opposed sides of the frames adjacent the upper edge of the inner frame so the inner frame may hinge about a horizontal axis disposed adjacent the upper edge of the inner frame, to allow escape from the building. There is also provided a sash window assembly having a lower panel 22, which slides vertically to open the window, and balancers disposed to each side of the panel to take the weight of the panel. The balancers being connected by hinge mechanisms to the panel at the upper edge, whereby the panel may be raised vertically and then hinged about a generally horizontal axis, to allow escape through the open window.
Patent GB-2376368-A (GB)
Title: Image capture device with task assigner
Inventor: HAINING DAVID S
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A portable scanner 10 comprises means 11 to capture an image, and also comprises further means 12,13 for associating information relating to predefined tasks with the captured image. In use, the device may be used to capture an image which is stored in an internal memory. By pressing one of a number of selectable buttons 12, the user may determine one of a number of tasks that is to be undertaken when the image is received at a PC or workstation. Such options may include printing, storage of the image as a file, emailing the image to a specified recipient or other processing. A screen 14 may be included to display the image and/or the available task options. The screen may also be a touch sensitive LCD to enable direct selection of options displayed thereon. The system allows the user to make decisions relating to the intended image use at the time of image capture. The task assigning may also be incorporated into a digital scanner or video camcorder.
Patent GB-2373434-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool retaining device
Inventor: VIDAL MICHAEL
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2000-10-01
Abstract: A hand tool retaining device (10) having an elongate backing element (12), a base element (14), an elongate guide element (16) and a retaining clip (18) for reversibly retaining a hand tool within the hand tool retaining device is provided. The guide element is disposed along the back element. The guide element has an elongate slot (68) with an opening (72) proximate to the top end of the slot for placing the head of the hand tool within the slot. The guide element is disposed along the backing element such that a hand tool can be disposed against the backing element with the head of the hand tool resting upon the base element, with the handle of the hand tool disposed parallel to and contiguous with the backing element, and with the head of the hand tool disposed within the slot.