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Patent GB-2385820-A (GB)
Title: A decking system
Inventor: WHITAKER DEREK
IPC: B29C41/20
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: This decking system provides for a deck surface similar to the deck of a yacht, but not making use of wood but synthetic materials applied in a particular way. The caulking, in the form of strips of suitable cross section is applied first to recipient surface or alternatively into a mould.The planking material is applied in a non solid form either by spraying,pouring, or spreading to set later to form a more solid 'planking'between the narrower caulking lines.An example of the material to be applied would be epoxy. Texture or wood grain effects can be achieved with the later use of tools or abrasives or be produced directly from a mould.
Patent GB-2369163-A (GB)
Title: Sealing device between a partition and a fitting set in front of an opening formed in the partition
Inventor: DROULEZ ERIC
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a sealing device between a element (1) partitioning two separate zones (A, B) and a specific fitting (2) set in front of an opening (3) provided in the partition (1) against one of its faces housing a soundproof lining (4) so as to communicate said zones (A, B) mutually through the fining (2) via a sealing joint. The invention is characterised in that said sealing joint is formed by the extension (4a) of the soundproof lining (4) itself, extending towards the peripheral edges (3b) delimiting the opening (3) of the partition (1) and by such value as to enable an integral peripheral contact with a peripheral zone (2a) of the fitting (2) to be installed. The invention is useful for fixing an air treatment unit on a firewall separating the engine compartment from the passenger compartment in a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2385559-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for forming a tactile image which can be read by a blind or partially sighted person
Inventor: WARD STEVEN
IPC: B41M3/16
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: In apparatus for and a method of forming an image on a sheet of paper, an image printed on the sheet is subsequently processed to produce a tactile image which can be read by a blind or partially sighted person. The printed sheet is fed through processing means comprising a heater 25 and progress is controlled by electronic control means 5 which control a transfer device comprising endless belts 11 and a pair of rollers 16, 17 in dependence upon signals received from three optical sensors 26, 27 and 28.
Patent GB-2387507-A (GB)
Title: Mobile radio communications device with two oscillators for providing two clocks
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A mobile radio communication device having a first crystal oscillator for providing a first master clock frequency for a timebase of a first communication system to which the device is connected, and a second crystal oscillator for providing a second clock frequency for a timebase for a second communication system to which connection may be required, respective first and second digital/analogue converting means for delivering control signals to each of the first and second oscillators for producing the said first and second clock signals, and including means for determining the digital value of the second digital/analogue convertor on the basis of a digital value of the first digital/analogue convertor and first and second offset values associated with the circuitry of the first and second communication systems respectively.
Patent GB-2387685-A (GB)
Title: Interface unit for vehicle simulation system
Inventor: WHITE DAVID JOHN
IPC: G09B9/08
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: The invention provides a detachable signal interface unit 6a,6b, for use in a vehicle simulation system having a vehicle simulator unit (not shown) for providing a vehicle simulation environment and simulation control means 2 for generating vehicle simulator control signals remotely from the vehicle simulator unit and remotely from the detachable signal interface unit, wherein the detachable signal interface unit includes: ```means for receiving simulator control signals from the remote simulation control means; means 13 for conditioning the received control signals into a form compatible with the vehicle simulator unit; means for outputting conditioned simulator control signals; ```and attachment means 14 for detachably attaching the interface unit to the vehicle simulator unit such that the control signal output means interface with signal input means of the vehicle simulator unit.
Patent GB-2388093-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant protective sleeve for a boom which can be used as a lifesaving device
Inventor: HODGES MICHAEL
IPC: B63H9/04
Filed: 2002-05-04
Abstract: A protective sleeve is provided for sliding or clipping over the boom of a sailing vessel to protect those on board from head injuries. The sleeve is formed from a buoyant or inflatable material so that if necessary it can be used as a lifesaving device. The sleeve may incorporate a grab handle and a webbing strap to assist in the lifting of a person from the water. The sleeve may have a waterproof high visibility cover and may also incorporate a hollow tubular extrusion which houses a flag and a flare.
Patent GB-2382209-A (GB)
Title: A meeting aid
Inventor: NICHOLLS CHRIS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A meeting aid 10 for facilitating the identification of persons in attendance at a meeting comprises means 60 such as a keyboard for inputting information identifying the persons in attendance at the meeting, processing means such as a processor operable to process said inputted identifying information, and display means such as a LCD or LED display 50 responsive to said processing means to display inputted identifying information. The meeting aid may be assigned to a meeting participant. The displayed information on the display 50 may relate to the name of the participant and preferably the contact details of the participant. The display means 50 may comprise a plurality of screens. The meeting aid may include an electronic card reader. The meeting aid may have a wireless communication device for communication with other meeting aids or a master unit. The meeting aid may have a printer, a timing means, a microphone, and means to associate the meeting aid with a telephone.
Patent GB-2379421-A (GB)
Title: Instrument panel with door for airbag deployment
Inventor: SUN ESTHER M
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 2002-07-22
Abstract: An automobile instrument panel 10 comprises a substrate 12 and a pivoting door 24 with an upstanding flange (47, see fig 2). The door 24 covers an opening 14 in the substrate, which is reinforced by a ridge (23, see fig 2), comprising integral bosses moulded on the engine side of the substrate 12, to which brackets 25a,25b of an airbag unit 18 are mounted. The panel 10 typically includes a foam layer (44, see fig 2) covered by an outer skin (42, see fig 2), incorporating a pre-weakened seam (46, see fig 2), but appearing seamless from the passenger side. When the airbag 16 is deployed, the door 24 pivots open impacting the outer skin (42) and breaking the seam (46). The door panel 24 may be a steel stamping incorporating a crease line acting as a hinge, and holes 34 for fasteners attaching the door to the outer surface 20 of the substrate 12. Adhesive tape 40, preferably secured by a compression frame (54, see fig 4), may secure the door 24 in its closed position.
Patent GB-2383841-A (GB)
Title: Examining defects on or in sheet material
Inventor: PECHAN CHRISTIAN
IPC: G07D7/182
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: A sheet material, such as a bank note BN, is given a convex form by being transported over a rotating cylinder 10. A detector 20 is directed towards the apex 11 of the cylinder such that the apex line 12 of the cylinder forms a horizon and any defects 1 in the surface of the sheet form a silhouette. A lens 21 and a homogenous background light source 22 help to define the silhouette clearly at the detector. The detector may be in the form of either a one-dimensional or a two-dimensional pixel array. As the bank note is rolled over the cylinder, the silhouette image received at the detector is evaluated in real time by evaluation device 30. In addition to tears and creases, strongly reflective areas of the note can be detected due to the unusually high amount of radiation they deliver to the detector.
Patent GB-2384125-A (GB)
Title: Reducing intermodulation by closed-loop base or gate node bias impedance reduction in a mobile phone receiver or transmitter
Inventor: GRASSET JEAN-CHARLES
IPC: H03F1/30
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: The time-averaged base-emitter voltage of a main device Q1 is stabilized by use of a reference device Q2, the drain current of which is compared with a reference current SPOL by a transconductance amplifier ATRC providing bias current to the main and reference devices. The biasing loop ensures a low base node impedance at DC and at the modulation envelope frequency, thereby improving the amplifier's intermodulation, compression and noise performance. The loop also reduces thermal drift. The main transistors may be bipolar or MOS devices. The devices Q1 and Q2 may have an area ratio. The current SCTRL, which flows in R1, may be varied to adjust the current ratio of Q1 and Q2. The amplifier may be common-emitter or common-base.
Patent GB-2387647-A (GB)
Title: Engine cooling system with tangentially ported thermostsatic valve assembly
Inventor: HUTCHINS WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: F01P7/16
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: An engine cooling system has a thermostatic valve assembly and includes a radiator arranged with a bypass flow. The thermostatic valve operates to distribute a portion of the engine coolant flow through the radiator and the bypass. The thermostatic valve has a housing defining a cylindrical valve chamber (19 fig 5), a radiator port within a radiator return tube 14 to connect the valve chamber to the radiator, a bypass port within a bypass entry tube 16 to connect the valve chamber to the bypass duct and an engine port 18A within an engine return tube 18 to connect the valve chamber to the engine. At least one of the radiator port and the engine port is arranged tangentially to the valve chamber such that its axis is offset from the axis of the valve chamber. The tangential port induces swirl in the valve chamber from the moving flow stream. Both the engine port and radiator port may be arranged tangential to the valve chamber, and the engine port may be inclined with respect to an axis which is parallel to the valve chamber. At least one of the engine or radiator ports may be blended into the inner wall of the valve chamber.
Patent GB-2400340-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held framing tool
Inventor: CHEN CHUNG-WU
IPC: B25C1/02
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A hand-held framing tool includes a handle 40, a cover shell 50, and a guide member 60. The handle includes a coupling portion 42 at an end thereof and a bar member 44 protruded outwards from the coupling portion and fitted with a spring 45. The cover shell includes a chamber 51 inside at a front end thereof and a guide hole 52 positioned at a bottom side of the chamber. The guide member includes a stopping portion 61 at an end thereof and a plurality of guide ditches 62 extended longitudinally along an inner periphery of a hollow space thereof. The guide member is fitted in the guide hole of the cover shell. The bar member of the handle runs through the hollow space of the guide member. The spring contacts against the stopping portion of the guide member at an end thereof and contacts against the coupling portion of the handle at the other end thereof.
Patent GB-2400579-A (GB)
Title: Saw for removing modular roof coverings
Inventor: OSBORNE HOWARD GEORGE
IPC: B23D61/12
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A saw for roofing applications, the saw comprising an elongate flexible blade member 1 having a proximal end 3, a distal end 4, opposed planar faces 5, 6 and opposed elongate cutting edges 2. A handle 7 is mounted on the proximal end 3 of the blade member 1, the handle 7 including a grip portion 9 that projects only from one face 5 of the blade member 1 and not from the other. The positioning of the grip portion 9 allows the saw to be used for removal of roof coverings without fouling or otherwise damaging the roof coverings.
Patent GB-2404042-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing native binding
Inventor: BROWN ALEX
IPC: G06F/
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A native binding technique is provided for inserting calls to native functions during translation of subject code to target code, such that function calls in the subject program to subject code functions are replaced in target code with calls to native equivalents of the same functions. Parameters of native function calls are transformed from target code representations to be consistent with native code representations, native code calling conventions, and native function prototypes.
Patent GB-2399456-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnet lifting means with a safety latch
Inventor: NEWMAN KEITH
IPC: B66C1/04
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: The invention relates to magnetic anchoring means such as are used in lifting apparatus. With conventional anchoring means, they can inadvertently or accidentally be switched OFF and release a load to fall to the ground. The object of the invention is to eliminate this problem, an objective met by magnetic anchoring means comprising a housing for permanent magnet means, an operable means on the housing to set the magnet means in a first (ON) condition where an external magnetic field is provided and in a second (OFF) condition where the magnetic field is short circuited, a suspension means on the housing, a latching means activatable to allow movement of the operable means, and a locking means associated with the suspension means to prevent movement of the operable means or latching means when the suspension means is under tension.
Patent GB-2399105-A (GB)
Title: Jack rafter connector
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16B21/02
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A jack rafter comprises a first part 70, preferably comprising a slot 85, insertable in a first hollow roof beam (7, fig 8) and a second part 90, preferably having a spigot 96, for attachment to the side of a second roof beam (4, fig 9), said parts being mutually engageable to connect the two roof beams, one of which constitutes a jack rafter. The connector spigot 96 may be inserted into the slot 85 and rotated 90 degrees into position. The first part 70 may have slots at both ends with end faces 82, (84, fig 5) which are at different angles to each other so that the part can be reversed for forming rafter connections at different angles. Roof beams having a hollow core profile and a plastics member for receiving a cap for retaining a glazing panel are also described.
Patent GB-2396063-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector system
Inventor: LUMLEY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: A connector system 90 comprises an electrical plug 92 and a releasable electrical connector 50, and a sensing circuit 60. The plug 92 has a plurality of contacts 34 located at regular intervals along a connecting edge 32. The connector 50 has a plurality of connector pads 52 arranged at regular intervals where the size of the intervals between the connector pads 52 is a most half of the size of the intervals between the contacts 34. This allows each contact 34 to connect to at least one connector pad 52. The sensing circuit 60 is provided to sense which connector pads 52 are connected to the contacts 34 on the plug 92.
Patent GB-2400310-A (GB)
Title: Upright vacuum cleaner hose having electrical conductors
Inventor: OVERVAAG CHAD
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner is characterised b having a stretch hose 44, which has a flexible plastics body 52 moulded around a coiled reinforcing wire 54, and also incorporating 3 electrical conductors 56, 58 and 60. As illustrated, one end of the hose is connected to the vacuum cleaner via a connector 64 which makes contact with the conductors, and the other end of the hose is connected to a wand 42, which may be telescopic. Through a suitable connector the conductors 56, 58 and 60 of the hose make connection with conductors 72, 74 and 76 in the wand. This facilitates the attachment to the end of the wand, an electrically powered cleaning attachment 50 which may have its own motor 86 which is thus powered from the main cleaner supply. The attachment may also include a light source also thus powered, for illuminating the area to be cleaned.
Patent GB-2404176-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid electric vehicle hill hold control
Inventor: CIKANEK SUSAN REBECCA
IPC: B60W10/18
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A hill holding function of a hybrid electric vehicle 10 is initiated when a powertrain control module 24 determines that a hill holding condition exists. In the hill holding condition, an electronic brake controller 26 uses electro-hydraulic brakes 28 to provide brake torque to each wheel 22 and the powertrain control module 24 is operable to turn off an internal combustion engine 12. When an operator requests acceleration in either the hill holding or a two footer condition, the electric brake controller 26 is operable to transition the release of the electro-hydraulic brakes 28 and the powertrain control module 24 is operable to turn on the internal combustion engine 12.
Patent GB-2415864-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting an emergency message in direct mode if trunked mode is not feasible
Inventor: DEGENER LUTZ
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A mobile communication unit 101 for a cellular communication system 100 comprises direct mode communication means 127, 129 for communicating in a direct mode to other communication units 109 of the cellular communication system 100 and trunked mode communication means 125, 129 for communicating in a trunked mode to a serving base station 103. A user interface 119 may receive an emergency input and in response a feasibility processor 123 determines a feasibility of communicating in the trunked mode. An emergency controller 121 selects between communicating an emergency message in the direct mode and in the trunked mode in response to the feasibility. Specifically, the emergency message may be transmitted in trunked mode if this is feasible and will otherwise automatically be transmitted in direct mode. The invention is applicable to a TETRA cellular communication system.
Patent GB-2417692-A (GB)
Title: A Golf Putter
Inventor: HODGKINSON DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf putter (1) for putting a golf ball. The golf putter comprises a head (2) fixed to a shaft (4). The head has a top surface (8), a bottom surface (10) and a face (12) between the top surface (8) and bottom surface (10). The face (12) includes a striking region (14) for striking a golf ball (16). The head is configured such that the height of the face (12) between the top surface (8) and bottom surface (10) in the striking region (14) is between 2 mm and 16 mm. The height of the top surface (8) from a surface on which the bottom surface (10) is resting does not exceed 16 mm in the striking region (14).
Patent GB-2402486-A (GB)
Title: Drive techniques for a digital flowmeter
Inventor: HENRY MANUS PATRICK
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: Drive techniques for a digital flowmeter are described. The drive techniques account for delays caused during digital signal processing of sensor signals that correspond to a motion of a flowtube, as well as drive signals that impart motion to the flowtube. Such delays may be caused by a variety of factors, including delays associated with analog/digital conversion of the signals and/or filtering of the signals. The techniques include open-loop techniques and closed-loop techniques, which can be used separately or together during the start-up and operation of the digital flowmeter. Startup and operational techniques for a digital flowmeter also are described. The startup and operational techniques select an optimal mode of operation for the digital flowmeter, depending on a current environment of the flowmeter, where the mode of operation might be chosen from, for example, a random sequence mode, a positive feedback mode, or a digital synthesis mode. In either the positive feedback mode or the digital synthesis mode, the digital flowmeter may revert to a previous mode to regain stable and desired oscillation of the flowtube, such as might be required during a recovery operation associated with a disturbance to an operation of the digital flowmeter.
Patent GB-2417147-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and protection method for sensorless motor drive
Inventor: CHEONG DAL HO
IPC: H02P27/08
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A sensorless motor drive apparatus (see figure 2) includes a unit for determining whether or not there is an error in the estimate of the rotor position used in the motor control. This determination is achieved by detecting the three-phase current fed to the motor, converting these values into a stationary coordinate system using an estimated angle of the rotor, then converting into a synchronous coordinate system, then performing a calculation and comparing the result of the calculation with a known value representing an accurate estimation. If the result of the calculation is not equal to the known value, then there is an error in the estimated rotor position, and the PWM power is withdrawn from the motor preventing faulty operation and damage to the motor and compressor.
Patent GB-2427605-A (GB)
Title: Transit and display container
Inventor: GLEIM OLIVER
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A transit and display container 6 comprises a base portion 62, and an upper portion 61 separable from the base portion 62. The upper portion 61 comprises a top face 65 and upper side panels 66, 121, 67, 122 extending forwardly from each peripheral edge of the top face 65. The base portion 62 comprises a bottom face 132 and lower side panels 64,131,63,71 extending upwardly from each peripheral edge of the bottom face 132. The container 6 includes a pair of opposing break-out panels 11a, 11b, each positioned within an opposite upper side panel 121, 67, each overlapping with and adhered to a portion of a corresponding lower side panel 131, 63 and arranged such that at least partial separation of the upper portion 61 and base portion 62 is effected through opposing break-out motions. The break out motions being orthogonal to the plane of each break-out panel 11a, 11b through breakage along lines of weakness 16 provided on the periphery of each break-out panel. The lines of weakness 16 may follow arcuate or circular paths (see fig 1b). A method of creating such a container 6 is also described.
Patent GB-2413003-A (GB)
Title: Thulium laser pumped mid-ir source with broadbanded output
Inventor: POMERANZ LEONARD A
IPC: H01S3/08
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A Thulium laser (15) is used to directly drive a ZnGeP2 optical parametric oscillator (30) with a nominal 2 m output to generate the 3-5 micron wavelengths. In one embodiment, the ZGP OPO is configured as a linear resonator and in another embodiment the ZGP OPO is configured as a ring resonator. The ring resonator prevents optical feedback to the Thulium laser (15) and eliminates the need for an optical isolator (24). Moreover, the Thulium laser pump (15) is implemented as a Tm:YAlO3 laser in which YAlO is the host for the Thulium YAlO is particularly beneficial as it is a mechanically hard optical material allowing high thermal loading without fracture as well as natural birefringence that can minimize thermal birefringence losses. A longer wavelength transition at 1.99 microns is selected to minimize nonlinear crystal loss. More particularly, a high power, high efficiency Tm:YAlO3 laser repetitively Q-switched at 10 kHz is used to drive a ZnGeP2 OPO. The system is run with room temperature components and achieves over 3 W at 3-5 microns with an efficiency of 5% starting from the pump diode. A two crystal resonator (40, 42) design allows tuning over multiple spectral peaks or alternately as an ultra broad spectral source.