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Patent GB-2369755-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for the demodulation of the logic signal transmitted by analog channels
Inventor: RAVATIN JEAN
IPC: H04L25/06
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: In digital signal demodulation and detection circuits, especially digital radio signal reception and processing circuits, the signals are received in analog form and have to be converted into logic levels. This is done in practice by comparing the level of the signal with its mean level. The mean level is established by an RC lowpass filter which introduces an inconvenient delay into the preparation of the mean level. The mean level of the signal, established by an RC filter, is applied to an input B of a comparator COMP, and the analog signal delayed by a phase-shifter is applied to another input A of the comparator. In order that the delay introduced by the phase-shifter into the analog signal may be substantially the same as the delay given to the mean value by the RC circuit, the phase-shifter may be made with the same RC circuit and an amplifier mounted so as to set up a phase shift transfer function of the (1-RCp)/(1+RCp) type where p is the Laplace variable.
Patent GB-2378639-A (GB)
Title: Coffee pot assembly
Inventor: KENNEDY GORDON
IPC: A47J31/20
Filed: 2001-08-18
Abstract: A coffee pot, which has a base plate used for the scrape cleaning out of residue after use. The pot consists of a plunger which fits over a tube; at the base of which is a base plate connected to the tube. Internal to the tube is a pin which is able to depress controls allowing the base plate to hinge, and by doing so no longer support any material resting on it. This assemblage is connected, and attached to a lid which seals the coffee pot. The pin is activated by manual control, as is the sealing of the coffee pot and spout.
Patent GB-2366517-A (GB)
Title: Explosion suppressant container
Inventor: CATLIN CLIVE ADRIAN
IPC: A62C19/00
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: Explosion suppressant container 1, for use in suppression of deflagrative explosions and other like events involving combustion associated with rapidly moving gases, comprising a body 2 which, in use, contains suppressants 5, an outlet 3 through which suppressant can exit the container progressively and be atomised into droplets 5' and an inlet 4 through which air can enter the container and the shape of said container being such that, in use, the pressure of the explosion wind E in the region of the outlet is less than that in the region of the inlet so that suppressant is driven out of the outlet into the explosion wind.
Patent GB-2383510-A (GB)
Title: Mouse control emulation for web browser via television
Inventor: HODGKINSON ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/0489
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: An embedded web browser, typically as part of a broadcast data receiver of the type provided for reception of data transmitted from a remote location. In addition to the processing of data for the generation of television programmes and the like, the embedded web browser allows the selection of internet pages which can be displayed on a television screen. The invention provides a conventional remote control device to be used to allow navigation about the displayed internet page on the display screen and also the selection of selectable options. Two forms of navigation can be provided dependent on the location on the display screen, a first which involves the highlighting of portions of the display screen to indicate the particular location on the screen. The second involves the generation on-screen of a cursor, the movement of both being controlled and moved by selective depression of keys on the remote control device, simulating the movement according to the use of a mouse.
Patent GB-2375243-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring, storing and indicating the status of supply voltages
Inventor: HACKL STEFAN
IPC: G01R19/155
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A device 1 for monitoring supply voltages EV1, EV2 of a braking system 2 having a controller 11, comprises memories 14, 15. Each memory 14, 15 is associated with a supply voltage to be monitored and comprises a set input 7, 8, a signaling output 9, 10 and a reset input 12, 13. Upon dectection of a drop or failure of a supply voltage, the mode of operation of the associated memory 14, 15 is changed from standby to signal. The memory 14, 15 remains in its signal mode until it is reset via reset input 12, 13 by the controller 11. In this way, an indication of failure of the corresponding supply voltage is maintained even when the supply voltage is corrected. The device is particularly suitable for monitoring supply voltages for safety systems in vehicles in which a limited quiescent current is required.
Patent GB-2384272-A (GB)
Title: Valve operating mechanism
Inventor: TURNER JAMES WILLIAM GRIFFITH
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: With reference to Figure 1, the present invention relates to a valve operating mechanism for operating a poppet valve (10). The mechanism comprises a first rocker (13) which is pivotally mounted on a first rocker shaft (14) and which is driven to pivot in an oscillatory manner. A second rocker (15) which is pivotally mounted on a second rocker shaft (16) spaced apart from the first rocker shaft (14) and engages the poppet valve (10) so that pivoting of the second rocker (15) causes motion of the poppet valve (10). The first rocker has a cam surface (21) and cam follower means (23) engages the cam surface (21) and relays a camming action to the second rocker (15) to cause the second rocker (15) to rotate and thereby impart motion to the poppet valve (10). The first rocker (13) is driven to pivot about the first rocker shaft (14) by a drive mechanism which includes a rotating shaft (11) and a connecting link (12) pivotally attached to the rotating shaft (11) at a point displaced from the axis of the shaft (11). Rotation of the shaft (11) is used to drive the first rocker (13) to pivot about the first rocker shaft (14) both clockwise and anti-clockwise.
Patent GB-2375930-A (GB)
Title: Private wireless WAP system
Inventor: DO THANH VAN
IPC: H04M1/72502
Filed: 2000-12-19
Abstract: A home WAP gateway system is disclosed that provides user selectable access from digital cordless telephone hand-sets adapted to WAP communications to services of a local home WAP gateway or to services of a remote WAP gateway in a public network. By a switching means responsive to a message from a handset comprising switching information, the system provides a communication path between a communicating handset and a home WAP gateway when the switching information specifies a prede-fined home WAP gateway path or between a communicating handset and a public or private telephone network when the switching information specifies a different path.
Patent GB-2380480-A (GB)
Title: Human ZZAP1 protein
Inventor: SHANNON MARK
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids that encode human ZZAP1, and fragments thereof, vectors for propagating and expressing human ZZAP1 nucleic acids, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors of the present invention, proteins, protein fragments, and protein fusions of the novel human ZZAP1 isoforms, and antibodies thereto. The invention further provides transgenic cells and non-human organisms comprising human ZZAP1 nucleic acids, and transgenic cells and non-human organisms with targeted disruption of the endogenous orthologue of the human ZZAP1 gene. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations of the nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention, and diagnostic, investigational, and therapeutic methods based on the human ZZAP1 nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention. ZZAP1 has vacuolar ATPase (V-ATPase) protein domains and a leucine zipper domain.
Patent GB-2380879-A (GB)
Title: Laminated LC low-pass filter with trap circuit
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI NAOTO
IPC: H03H7/075
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: In a laminated LC filter, the inductors of a low-pass filter and the inductor of a trap circuit are disposed in different layers in the lamination direction of the insulator sheets. Inductor via-holes 11,12,15 are connected to each other in the lamination direction of the insulator sheets to form columnar inductors. The inductor via-holes are electrically connected in series with coil-shaped conductor patterns to form inductors, respectively. The others of the inductor via-holes are electrically connected in series with a coil-shaped conductor pattern to form an inductor. Moreover, an inductor via-hole singly forms a columnar inductor.
Patent GB-2382255-A (GB)
Title: Prompting camera user to capture predetermined images.
Inventor: SEAMAN MARK D
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: An image capture method comprises a procedure 300 - 312 relating to a number of predetermined situations for recording an image, associated with a predefined event. Information that relates to the procedure is displayed on an imaging device, such as a video or photographic, still camera (102, Figure 1), guiding a user to capture images in order at the event. As shown in Figure 4, each predetermined image capture situation 404 may have a predefined imaging parameter 406 - such as camera or environmental settings, location - associated with it. In an embodiment, the system can be applied to an event such as a wedding (600, Figure 6), providing a form of 'expert system' to allow the wedding photographer to capture predetermined, known situations (604) with associated parameters (606).
Patent GB-2384237-A (GB)
Title: Closure plug for liquid container
Inventor: KUWANO TOSHIAKI
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A nozzle unit 20 is attached onto the lower side of a bottom plate 10g of a plug body 10. A fin 20d and a pair of side plates 20e protrude from the nozzle unit 20. The fin 20d is arranged below and apart from a liquid-passage hole 17 in the bottom plate 10g in horizontal direction. The side plates 20e are arranged in a vertical direction, with the liquid-passage hole 17 and the fin 20d between them. When a hot drink is poured into the container body 2 to increase the inner pressure of the container body, the fin 20d and the side plates 20e can obstruct the exhausting flow rate of the inner pressure so that the inner pressure cannot be exhausted rapidly. When the fin 20d is bent towards the liquid-passage hole 17 due to the increased inner pressure, the inner pressure can be exhausted efficiently according to its magnitude. The nozzle 20b is suspended under the air hole 18, the nozzle 20b may be detachable.
Patent GB-2386510-A (GB)
Title: Method for automatically sending a message
Inventor: KARLSSON PETTER
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: The user of a mobile communication device selects a criterion, such as that the mobile has arrived at a particular location, from a list of possible criteria displayed on the device and the device sends a user-defined message to a pre-selected subscriber when it is detected that the criterion is satisfied. A user may program a remote device to operate in the same manner. A time window may be defined for carrying out the method.
Patent GB-2400170-A (GB)
Title: Flame-effect gas fired heater
Inventor: STEWART JOHN
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: The heater 1 has a support 2 which mounts an enclosed gas chamber 5. The gas chamber 5 comprises an open-bottomed distribution manifold 15, in the top of which is formed a gas burner outlet. The outlet is formed by alternate sets of slots, in-line slots 21 which are parallel to the front of chamber 5 and, preferably sets of eight, parallel slots 22 orthogonal to the in-line slots 21. A filter is located below the slots 21, 22 in the manifold 15. A rear chamber 25 similar to the manifold 15 though without slots is provided adjacent the rear of gas chamber 5. A gas distribution device, a pilot light device 35, ignition mechanism 37 and gas control valve (32, fig 2) are also provided. Artificial fuel is located at the front of the heater. Heat transfer baffles 26, 27, and 28 may be provided which extend rearwardly, upwardly and forwardly of the gas chamber 5. An oxygen depletion sensor may be connected to gas control valve 32. Preferably control valve 32 is connected to a microprocessor (51, fig 6) which can be activated by remote (53, fig 5). A variable aeration valve may also be provided. The heater aims to create a realistic flame effect with high and low flames.
Patent GB-2398515-A (GB)
Title: Processor Controlled Toy Car
Inventor: MARLOW RICHARD MARTIN
IPC: A63H18/16
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A toy comprises an article such as a toy vehicle, which is provided with power means, control means, and a sensor 20, 22 for detecting one or more characteristics relating to the movement of the article on a race track 2. The race track 2 is provided with one or more predetermined paths, e.g. slots, along which the article travels automatically. Typically two sensors 20, 22, optionally infra red, are provided that detect one or a range of movement characteristics associated with the article, such as velocity, which can then be compared to preprogrammed data, control signals then being generated for subsequent movement of the article. The article's velocity is controlled such that it does not leave the track 2. Data may also be presented to illustrate historical performance of the article. A player may race a second article against the controlled in order to practice, and improve his skill. A number of skill levels relating to the speed of the controlled article may be selected by the user.
Patent GB-2403022-A (GB)
Title: Flexible increase to optical switch capacity
Inventor: DAMES ANDREW NICHOLAS
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: An optical switch having increased capacity comprises an input array of optical elements and an output array of optical elements. A further array of optical elements is provided between the input and output array, positioned where optical beams travelling between the input and output arrays pass through the fewest number of points. The further optical elements having a pitch less than that of the input and output arrays and used to reform the optical beams giving a longer working length.
Patent GB-2394082-A (GB)
Title: System and method for the frequency management of computer systems to allow capacity on demand
Inventor: BARR ANDREW H
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: In a system and method for the frequency management of processors or blades to allow capacity on demand a requestor of the computer system develops a need for an increased performance from the computer system. The requestor then sends a request to the grantor of the computer for an increase in the computer performance. If the grantor authorizes the request, the grantor sends the requestor the requisite information needed to increase the frequency associated with blades or processors in the computer system. The computer system is then operated at an increased frequency to satisfy the demand.
Patent GB-2387849-A (GB)
Title: Water-dispersible polymers,a method of making same and items using same
Inventor: MUMICK PAVNEET S
IPC: A47K10/32
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-dispersible polymers. The present invention is also directed to a method of making water-dispersible polymers and their applicability as binder compositions. The present invention is further directed to fiber-containing fabrics and webs comprising water-dispersible binder compositions and their applicability in water-dispersible personal care products.
Patent GB-2396214-A (GB)
Title: Determining downhole clock drift
Inventor: COLLINS ANTHONY L
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A technique is presented for determining the drift of a clock adapted for subsurface disposal. Seismic signals are transmitted through the subsurface medium from an uphole location 14 at selected times, acoustic signals associated with the transmitted seismic signals are received with acoustic sensors 30 at identified downhole locations. First and second transit times for acoustic signals received at an identified downhole reference location are determined using the clock. A time difference between the first and second signal transit times at the reference point is calculated to determine the clock drift.
Patent GB-2406979-A (GB)
Title: Linear motor system
Inventor: LEWIS ERIC ANTHONY
IPC: H02P7/00
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: The system comprises an energy store subsystem (14) connected to an electronic converter subsystem (26), and a linear motor subsystem (18) connectable to the electronic converter subsystem through a selector switch (28), the electronic converter subsystem also being connectable to an energy source (10) through the selector switch. The electronic converter subsystem (26) comprises a reversible power converter. In operation, the selector switch (28) first connects the energy source (10) to the electronic converter subsystem (26) for charging at least one energy store in the energy store subsystem (14) and then connects the electronic converter subsystem to the linear motor subsystem (18) to supply power from the energy store subsystem (14) to the linear motor subsystem. Regenerative power from linear motor braking can also be used to recharge the energy store(s) through the electronic converter subsystem (26). Several systems can be coupled together in parallel to a common energy source.
Patent GB-2396055-A (GB)
Title: Hermetically sealed circuit device construction
Inventor: GEEFAY FRANK S
IPC: H01L23/31
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: In an apparatus 200 including a device chip 210 having circuit elements 212 fabricated on a substrate 214 and a cap 220 covering at least a portion of the device chip including the circuit elements such as thin film resonators, the placement of the cap on the device chip is sealed using a gasket 230 having treaded surface (238) for improved adhesion, and decreased susceptibility to foreign particles. In a separate embodiment, the treads extend from the cap to the chip substrate eliminating the need for a separate gasket.
Patent GB-2407701-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a semiconductor light-emitting device
Inventor: HOOPER STEWART EDWARD
IPC: H01S5/02
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A method of fabricating the active region of a semiconductor light-emitting device in a nitride material system, in which the active region comprises a plurality of barrier layers 11, 13, 15, 17 with each pair of barrier layers being separated by a quantum well layer 12, 14, 16, comprises annealing each barrier layer 11, 13, 15, 17 separately. After growth, each barrier layer 11, 13, 15, 17 is annealed at a temperature greater than the growth temperature, before a layer is grown over the barrier layer. A device grown by the method of the invention has a significantly higher optical power output than a device made by a conventional fabrication process having a single annealing step.
Patent GB-2393338-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable cover for control panel
Inventor: KATOOKA MASAO
IPC: B23K9/10
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A case 102 for a power supply (e.g. for welding apparatus) has a control panel 112 with a cover 114. The cover is mounted on the case in such a way as to be rotatable about a rotation axis extending substantially perpendicular to the lateral sides of the cover. Either the case or the cover has at least one protrusion 122 and the other of the case or cover has dimples 126 to receive the protrusion and retain the cover in a fixed position.
Patent GB-2409346-A (GB)
Title: Stacked memory card
Inventor: HSIEH JACKSON
IPC: H05K1/05
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: A stacked memory card comprises an upper memory card 20 and a lower memory card 22. The upper memory card and the lower memory card each comprise a heat sink 28, 50, at least one memory chip 26, 48 encapsulated by a glue layer 30, 52, a plurality of gold fingers 38, 60 in electrical contact with contacts 36, 58 and through holes 40, 62 filled with metal 42, 64. The heat sinks are stacked against each other. The gold fingers are used to connect the memory card to an electric device.
Patent GB-2399522-A (GB)
Title: Paint roller support
Inventor: MARTIN BERJ A
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: A paint roller support for rotatably supporting a conventional paint roller cover 8 are disclosed. In one embodiment, a paint roller support comprises a frame 12 having an elongated shaft 18 and at least one hub rotatably coupled to the shaft for supporting a conventional roller cover. A locking spring 106, 108 exerts a retaining force against an inner surface of the roller cover 8 for frictionally retaining the roller cover on the hub while the paint roller support 12 is used to deliver paint to a surface. Embodiments of a method for manufacturing a paint roller support also are disclosed.
Patent GB-2411545-A (GB)
Title: Wireless data network device
Inventor: WEBBER STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A wireless network device (1) comprises first and second wireless bridges (2, 3) and a wireless LAN access point (12), each with a respective input/output connection (17, 18, 19) for an antenna (6, 7, 14) to receive and transmit signals over a wireless link (8, 9), a switch (16) that interconnects the bridges (2, 3) and access point (12) to route data either between the two bridges (8, 9) or between the access point (12) and the two bridges (8, 9), and a housing (20) which houses the two bridges (8, 9), the access point (12), and the switch (16). Preferably, the channel frequency of the bridges (8, 9) is different to that of the access point (12), thereby reducing interference between the bridging and access point functions when they are both present. Preferably the device has one or more of the following features: battery Powered; solar powered; waterproof housing; and is adapted to be mounted at the top of a pole or to be wall mounted.
Patent GB-2394900-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmic devices and procedures
Inventor: WALDOCK TERENCE ARNOLD
IPC: A61F9/00
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A tissue barrier (410), for example of titanium alloy, for insertion into an incision in the sclera of the eye for the treatment of conditions such as presbyopia, comprises an elongate insert which is provided with a longitudinally extending flange (414, 416) at each end to prevent the barrier from being ejected from the incision. Each flange (414, 416) is preferably about half the height of the central portion (412) of the insert. Preferably, the flanges are of unequal length. The flanges may be circular or rectangular in cross-section. The central portion (412) may be thicker than the flanges transversely to the longitudinal axis of the insert. The outer ends of the flanges may be chamfered.
Patent GB-2394990-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine producing low emissions
Inventor: ECKERLE WAYNE A
IPC: F02F3/26
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: An engine (10) includes various precise configuration parameters, including dimensions, shape and/or relative positioning of the combustion chamber features, resulting in a combustion process minimizing Nox emissions and particulates. The combustion chamber (14) includes a spray angle relative to an inner bowl floor angle (Ù) that maximizes the amount of fuel in contact with the inner bowl, in combination with one or more of the following: vertical distance from the tip of the piston bowl (56) to the injection orifices; number of injection orifices (40); swirl ratio; vertical distance from the injection orifices to an inner face of the cylinder head (20); distance from the piston top surface to the cylinder head; radius of curvature of an outer bowl section; radius of curvature at an edge of the piston bowl; ratio of the piston bowl diameter to the cylinder diameter; and the cylinder diameter.