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Patent GB-2378176-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing powdered material
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL H
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing a restricted amount of powdered material comprising a repository 2 for powdered material 4, and a conduit 3 having a first opening 14 and a second opening 17. The apparatus defines an airway arranged to enable air to be drawn through the powdered material, thereby entraining the powdered material in the airflow and drawing the air and powdered material though the conduit. The air and powdered material is thereafter expelled though the opening 17. Additionally the invention relates to a dip tube for use in a powder dispensing apparatus. The apparatus may be used for delivering medicaments for the treatment of rhinitis or asthma into the nasal cavity.
Patent GB-2367360-A (GB)
Title: Microwave acoustic gas analyser
Inventor: CHU CHING
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for analysing the concentration of a test gas in a gas sample by analysing the acoustic signal generated by the test gas when subject to a microwave test signal 16. The apparatus 10 includes a microwave source 14 that emits a microwave signal 16 which is modulated by a modulator 18 and emitted in a resonant cavity 24. The modulated test signal 22 is emitted through the gas sample contained within the gas chamber 12. The test gas generates an acoustic signal at specific microwave frequencies which is measured by an acoustic transducer 28. The acoustic transducer 28 generates an output signal having properties directly related to the concentration of the test gas in the gas chamber 12. The output signal from the acoustic transducer 28 is processed to determine the concentration of the test gas in the gas chamber 12.
Patent GB-2376381-A (GB)
Title: Transmission power control in a wireless transmission system
Inventor: PORTER JOHN DAVID
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: Transmission power in a point-to-multipoint wireless transmission system is controlled by an automatic gain control (AGC) method in which an access point (AP) transmits, in a downstream signal, sequential data frames containing a power control identifier field which includes a unique identifier and a time delay to a plurality of subscriber units (SU); an SU receives and stores the identifier and after the appropriate delay, transmits an upstream test sequence in the power control test field; causing the AP to determine the received power and to transmit a power adjustment field at a later time, causing the SU to adjust its output power. A flag may be used to indicate whether the adjusted SU transmit power is within a given tolerance band for the test sequence received by the AP. The SU is able to wait for a random number of frames before transmitting the upstream test sequence. Communication between the AP and SUs may be by frequency division duplex time division multiple access (FDDCDMA).
Patent GB-2383784-A (GB)
Title: Load carrying mounting bracket for a vehicle tow ball
Inventor: YATES PETE
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 2002-01-08
Abstract: A mounting bracket for a vehicle tow ball (1) to allow loads to be carried comprises a mounting (5) which fits over the tow ball (1) and is secured on tapered spigots (3). The spigots (3) may be tapered headed bolts which mount the tow ball to the vehicle. Smaller bolts (4) may be provided which secure the mounting (5) to the tapered spigots (3).
Patent GB-2386344-A (GB)
Title: Computer to plate imaging
Inventor: DAKING GRAHAM
IPC: B41C1/10
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A method for enabling a film image setter to function as a plate image setter is described, using a number of novel techniques including the use of a specially designed plate carrier and appropriate means of achieving accurate registration of the printing plate modifications are made to the internal drum and the film cassette slots of the film image setter to add the functionality of a plate image setter.
Patent GB-2373213-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable punch tool assembly
Inventor: DRIES EDWARD A
IPC: B21D45/00
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: An adjustable punch tool assembly 10 comprises a punch 12 positioned within a guide 14, a punch driver 28 which has a first end connected to punch 12 and a second end with a threaded bore 132 (also 178, Fig 15) and a punch driver 28 with a male threaded portion (194, Fig 18) which adjustably connects with bore 132 (178) of the punch driver 28. A driver sleeve 48 (also see Fig 20) which partially surrounds a portion of punch head 46 and driver 28 is fixed against relative rotation with respect to the punch 12, guide 14 and driver 28. A releasable means for fixing punch head 46 against relative rotation with respect to driver 28 comprises an axial bore (208, Fig 19) in the bottom of the punch head and a spring loaded pin 64 (and 212 of Fig 23) positioned in the bore 208. Pin 64 (212) has a variable-depth recess (214) on it's outer surface which comprises a first shallow portion (216) and a second deep portion (218). A radially moveable ball bearing is positioned so as to engage driver sleeve 48 and locking pin 64 (212); being accommodated by the shallow portion (216) when punch head 46 is locked and deep portion (218) when punch head 46 is unlocked. Additionally, driver sleeve 48 comprises a circumferential ring of recesses (224, 226 Fig 21) positioned around the inner surface of the lower portion (54) of the sleeve 48.
Patent GB-2382058-A (GB)
Title: Instrument panel with non-contact power and signal transmission between control units and visible display/switches.
Inventor: KONDO MASAYUKI
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: In a vehicle instrument panel and dashboard assembly the viewable displays and switches on the instrument panel 25 are separate from the controlling electronics 16, 18 which are mounted on dashboard reinforcing member 12. The viewable displays etc can be powered in a non-contact manner by induction and information can pass between the units on the reinforcing member 12 and the display by optical communication (e.g. infra red).
Patent GB-2379770-A (GB)
Title: Direct slave addressing to indirect slave addressing
Inventor: HUNT NEVIL MORLEY
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: A computer bus system comprises: a direct address bus; at least one bus master device and at least one bus slave device, the bus master device and bus slave device being connected to the bus so that the bus master device may communicate with the bus slave device over the bus.
Patent GB-2395882-A (GB)
Title: Radiotherapy apparatus and operating method
Inventor: BROWN KEVIN JOHN
IPC: A61B6/03
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A radiotherapy apparatus comprises a source of therapeutic radiation, a source of imaging radiation, a two-dimensional imager for the imaging radiation and a computing means for preparing tomography data from the output of the imager. The therapeutic source is controllable on the basis of feedback from the tomography data, wherein the computing means is arranged to prepare a plurality of intersecting sectional views from the output of the imager, akin to a portal image but with better contrast and the detail of a section rather than that of a projection. It is easier to interpret and visualise a series of sectional views, than a three dimensional view. Pixels of the images are the result of averaging a plurality of voxels arranged transverse to the section, typically orthogonal and linear. Typically, good results can be achieved using between 5 and 20 voxels. About 10 is suitable, i.e. between 7 and 15. There is a ideally a display means for showing the sectional views to an operator. The therapeutic source can then be controlled on the basis of instructions from the operator, given via an input means such as a mouse or other pointer, which is preferably correlated to the display. This correlation can be via a superimposed image on the display which is moveable in response to operation of the input means. The superimposed image can be derived from an image of a previous investigation and a treatment of the patient, so that it corresponds in shape to the area or image which is being sought. The superimposed image is preferably an outline so that the underlying image is clear.
Patent GB-2389291-A (GB)
Title: Games console video adaptor
Inventor: HAQUE SHAHEEDUR REZA
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: An adaptor is provided for a games console which allows users to gain access to interactive television services through the games console. The adaptor includes a television tuner for receiving broadcast television channels, a communications controller which controls communications between the adaptor and the games console and an interface for interfacing the adaptor to the games console. In a preferred embodiment, the adaptor also includes a hard disc for storing video data and for storing game history data. The adaptor may also include a modem via which the user can gain access to remote servers connected to a data network.
Patent GB-2379838-A (GB)
Title: Call routing in a telepone system
Inventor: MARSHALL CHRIS GUY
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 1999-04-27
Abstract: A communications system comprising: a call routing network for selectively routing calls to one of a mobile unit and an alternative receiving location depending on a divert setting for the call number, a store for holding in association with call numbers respective divert settings, and which can hold in association with each call number a period for which the divert setting is to be active, and a controller for controlling the network so that calls are routed in dependence on the divert settings held in the store. The divert settings and/or end time may be set by a user. The alternative receiving location may be a message receiving service, such as voice mail.
Patent GB-2384957-A (GB)
Title: Encoding data packets based on a variable slot length
Inventor: YOU CHEOL WOO
IPC: H04W92/10
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a scrambling encoder 110 which encodes a packet control signal according to a slot length in the packet which occupies 1, 2 or 4 time slots (a-c, fig. 10a). A common long code mask (i) is combined with the slot length information (N) to form a Mask (i, N) unique to that slot length (fig. 9) which is then applied to the packet data (fig. 5) to be transmitted along a forward packet data control channel (PDCCH). Descrambling can then take place in the receiver at the end of the specified slot (fig. 10) using the exact same scrambling sequence. This process allows a blind format detection, wherein the receiver decodes the signal according to all three formats. A unique cyclic redundancy checking code (CRC) is generated for the correct format instead of risking two or more formats giving the same CRC value of 1 and thus rendering the correct format indistinguishable from incorrect ones.
Patent GB-2398010-A (GB)
Title: Calibration device
Inventor: WOZENCROFT ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: A61B17/15
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A calibration device for use in locating a locus, such as the axis of a bone (10), within a living body comprises a sheet member (1; 62) which is adapted for attachment to the living body adjacent to the locus. The sheet member (1; 62) has at least one cutout portion (5; 69), which permits indexing of the sheet meter (1, 62) relative to the living body. The sheet member (1, 62) is provided with a plurality of calibration markers (2; 68), each having a different transmittivity for X-rays that contrasts with the transmittivity of the elongate sheet member (1, 62). A method and apparatus for unicompartmental knee prosthesis implantation surgery are described.
Patent GB-2388654-A (GB)
Title: Light box with uniform intensity of radiation
Inventor: LAI PENG-CHENG
IPC: G03B15/03
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A radiation intensity generation box (30) for generating by radiation intensity uniformly by means of symmetrical lighting is constructed to include a housing (32) having a top opening (34) for the mounting of a camera and a door (36) at one side, a plurality of lamp tubes (40) vertically symmetrically provided inside the housing and a plurality of diffusion plates (42) mounted inside the housing and covering the lamp tubes (40), each diffusion plate (42) having a plurality of diffusing grains (48) uniformly arranged in one face thereof and adapted for diffusing light from the lamp tubes (40) in all directions inside the housing (32).
Patent GB-2385004-A (GB)
Title: System and method of displaying a game on a gaming machine
Inventor: SLATTERY WARREN WILLIAM
IPC: A63F13/40
Filed: 2001-08-25
Abstract: A gaming machine includes a display (1), an audio sequence player, a controller and a ticket dispenser (5). Additional features include an aesthetically designed casing (6), a secondary display (7) and a number of speakers (8). The preferred method involves displaying a number of game segments on the display (1) and displaying a video sequence before, during or after one of the game segments. The video sequence shows an animated character interacting with another animated character, performing a task or interacting with a user.
Patent GB-2403578-A (GB)
Title: Detector with multiple sensors activating associated devices
Inventor: KAO ERIC
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A detector with multiple sensors 2, 3 connected to a control board 1 which controls multiple devices 4 in response to inputs from the sensors. The sensors may be infra red, temperature or pressure sensors to detect intruders and may be installed in various locations or in a single shell. The devices may be controlled in a wireless or a wired manner and may be lights, alarms or remote notification systems.
Patent GB-2390066-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for adapting road vehicle to provide road and rail capability
Inventor: RANDALL BRYCE
IPC: B60F1/04
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A dual-purpose road/rail vehicle and apparatus for adapting an existing road or utility vehicle to provide it with a road/rail capability. Axles carrying rail guide wheels may be fitted to the front and rear of a road vehicle and deployed, is swung down to engage the rails by mechanisms such as a manual lever arrangement or a hydraulic pistion and cylinder. Particularly but not exclusively for use with vehicles having an independent road wheel suspension system (10, 42), for example a MacPherson strut or similar, in this invention, a set of rail wheels (21) are supported with respect to the vehicle (100) by support means (5, 5') which extends beneath the suspension system (10, 42) and can move between a first position (Fig 2A) adjacent a portion of said suspension system and a second position (Fig 1A) in which the support means clears said suspension system for action with respect to the road wheels (1'). When the support means is in the first position and the railway wheels are deployed, the support means engages the suspension system and the weight of the vehicle is carried via the suspension system, the support means and the rail wheels.
Patent GB-2394253-A (GB)
Title: Locking system for sides of a cot
Inventor: ZILIOLI EDILIO
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A locking system for the sides of a cot for infants. The side of the cot are provided with a pin 16 slidable in a guide groove 15 provided along each of the uprights of the cot. The groove has a curve 17 that continues with a terminal portion 17' directed downwards, characterized in that the terminal portion 17' is shaped in such a way as to form an undercut 18 in which the pin 16 is designed to be engaged. The undercut therefore communicates with the guide groove 15 with the interposition of a flat spring 20. The flat spring 20 is configured so that it normally keeps the pin 16 in the undercut 18. The spring 20 can then be bent back by a force exerted on the side enabling the pin 16 to move into the recess 19 to a sufficient extent to become disengaged from the undercut 18 and to continue along the guide groove. This configuration requires at least two separate movements to enable the side to be released and lowered.
Patent GB-2394764-A (GB)
Title: Extractable shelf for a refrigerator
Inventor: DE CAPRIO SALVATORE
IPC: A47B46/00
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A refrigerator of the double-door type, with an upper cavity and a lower one both closed by doors 12,14 comprises, below the upper cavity, an extractable shelf 20 capable of taking on a retracted configuration and ab extended configuration in order to allow support for the products to be introduced into the cavity. The shelf 20 is preferably shaped as a sector of a circle and has a vertex articulated to a hinge 22.
Patent GB-2395755-A (GB)
Title: Transferring apparatus for settled or suspended solids
Inventor: DELVES JAMES EDWARD
IPC: B08B9/093
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: Apparatus for transferring settled or suspended solids from an open vessel 2 into a closed vessel 6, the apparatus comprising a suction line 22 which extends from the closed vessel 6 to the open vessel 2 via a pump 24, and a solids feed line 26 which extends from a solids outlet 18 in the open vessel 2 to a solids inlet in the closed vessel, a fluidising apparatus 14 being provided to fluidise the solids in the open vessel 2.
Patent GB-2397098-A (GB)
Title: Separable hinge; panel with alternatively hinged sides; assembling furniture
Inventor: NICHOLAS BRIAN LESLIE
IPC: E05D7/00
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: A hinge connector comprises a plurality of plate hinge members 2,3 each having a castellated sleeve member 4A-4E, a number of pivot pins 5A-5D axially slidable within sleeve members 4A-4D. Each of the pins 5A-5D has a length corresponding to that of its respective sleeve member 4A-4D. A longer pin 5E locates in sleeve 4E and with the hinge members 2,3 aligned can be pushed fully into sleeve 4E (in direction 7E) causing the other pins 5A-5D to be axially displaced so that they each locate in two adjacent sleeves and lock the hinge members 2,3 together. The hinge can be disassembled by pushing pin 5A, which with the hinge members 2,3 assembled extends beyond the end of sleeve 4A, back into sleeve 4A thereby aligning all the pins 5A-5D with their respective sleeves 4A-4E. The pins 5A-5E can be an interference fit within the sleeves 4A-4E to prevent them falling out. Alternatively magnetic pins may be used or each pin may be provided with a locking pin (9 fig 2) that is retained in a groove in each sleeve. Hinges may be provided on opposite edges of a door, figure 5, and dismantled alternatively to give a choice of handed hinging. The hinges may be located along more than two edges of a wing to provide more than two hinging axes. The hinges may be used to assemble furniture for ready dismantling.
Patent GB-2408271-A (GB)
Title: Joist hanger
Inventor: CULLEN DOUGLAS WILSON
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A hanger has a base adapted to rest on the top surface of a brickwork course, with an angled return provided on its end to surround the course and at least one upstanding side member arranged to support a joist positioned upon the base laterally. The hanger may have two side members, adapted to contact each side of the joist. The side member(s) may have apertures to receive fixing means. Reinforcing ribs may be provided in the side and base members. The side member(s) are preferably integrally formed with the base member.
Patent GB-2408571-A (GB)
Title: Distributed temperature sensing
Inventor: CHEN YUEHUA
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A sensing fibre for use in a distributed temperature sensing system (10, fig 1) comprises an optical fibre 60 incorporating a reflective element 62, such as a splice, and a coiled fibre portion 64 positioned adjacent the reflective element 62. The coiled fibre portion 64 delays light scattered from portions of the sensing fibre beyond the reflective element 62 to the detector (22). Light reflected from the reflective element 62 is eliminated by removing the part of the detected signal corresponding to the coiled portion 62 which does not add to the spatial length of the sensing fibre . Coils can be provided on both sides of the reflective element 62 for double-ended temperature sensing.
Patent GB-2394689-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for runner-less molding of thermosetting resin and rubber
Inventor: TANAKA YOSHIAKI
IPC: B29C45/27
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A method for the runner-less molding of thermosetting resin and rubber, characterized by comprising the steps of slidably disposing movable runner bushes (15) allowing, to flow therein, flow material supplied from a filling nozzle (31) maintained in non-hardened and unvulcanized low temperature state in temperature-controlled bushes (13) communicating with the gates (4) in cavities (1), separating, during heat treatment, distances between the movable runner bushes (15) and the gates (4) to form insulating space parts (A), and movably inserting valve pins (18) in the movable runner bushes (15) so that the gates (4) can be opened and closed by the valve pins (18) in connection with the fill-out operation of the flow material, whereby, since the high forming temperature of the cavities at the time of molding is prevented from conducting to runner portions by far separating the distance thereof from the gates and a uniform runner temperature distribution can be formed, the material loss of a spool runner can be eliminated, a secondary machining cost and the amount of the material scrapped as industrial waste can be reduced, a formability can be increased, and a load on the global environment can be reduced.
Patent GB-2406783-A (GB)
Title: An airflow diverter for an upright vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LEE BYUNG-JO
IPC: A47L5/32
Filed: 2004-05-29
Abstract: An airflow diverter for an upright vacuum cleaner comprises a housing 11 positioned in the inlet port (102, fig 2) of the vacuum cleaner body and a rotary knob 116 positioned within the housing 111. The housing 111 includes a first opening 112 in communication with a vacuum generation device of the vacuum cleaner, a second opening 113 in communication with a floor suction brush (130, fig 2) of the vacuum cleaner and a third opening 114 in communication with an auxiliary suction brush (140, fig 2) of the vacuum cleaner. The rotary knob 116 is arranged so that when it is turned by the user in one direction by a predetermined angle, it closes the third opening 114 so that the vacuum generation device communicates with the floor suction brush (130, fig 2), and when it is turned in the other direction by a predetermined angle it closes the second opening 113 so that the vacuum generation device communicates with the auxiliary suction brush (140, fig 2). The arrangement allows the vacuum cleaner to be converted from an upright mode to a canister mode.
Patent GB-2415920-A (GB)
Title: A construction toy
Inventor: GRICE ALAN WAYNE
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A construction toy comprises a plurality of rods having holes or slots in the rods matching the profile of the rod. The rods may be made in more than one size. Some rods may have slots with open ends, which may be used to pin rods in place. In the right combination the rods may be used to construct a larger block.
Patent GB-2404053-A (GB)
Title: Document scanning and correction terminal
Inventor: SHERKAT NASSER
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A terminal, such as a customer service terminal, comprising: means for automatically analysing a digital document to reveal deficiencies in that document; and means for inputting data to that document for the correction of said deficiencies.