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Patent GB-2345579-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing structures to prevent damage to an integrated circuit
Inventor: SESHAN KRISHNA
IPC: H01L23/58
Filed: 1998-06-29
Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) is provided. The IC includes a silicon substrate and a dielectric layer formed upon the silicon substrate. The IC further includes a terminal metal layer (TML) formed upon the dielectric layer. The dielectric layer and the TML form a die active area. The IC also includes a first guard ring (811) formed out of the TML. The first guard ring encloses the die active area. Furthermore, the IC also includes a second guard ring (808) formed out of the TML. The second guard ring encloses the first guard ring.
Patent GB-2352852-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for high-level synthesis of a circuit
Inventor: YAMADA AKIHISA
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-04-05
Abstract: A high-level synthesis apparatus for receiving operational descriptions (101) including synchronous communication instructions between threads which operate in parallel, and for synthesizing a product circuit based on the received operational descriptions includes: an extractor (102) for analyzing the received operational descriptions and extracting consecutive synchronous communication instructions which are of the same kind from among the received operational descriptions; a scheduler (103) for generating scheduling for each thread by bundling together the extracted synchronous communication instructions into one arithmetic operation; and a circuit generator (105) for generating the product circuit (107) based on results of the scheduling, the product circuit being capable of commencing the bundled synchronous communication instructions with the same level of priority based on handshaking.
Patent GB-2362807-A (GB)
Title: Hanger for a fence post
Inventor: LAHAN GERALD MICHAEL
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2000-05-20
Abstract: A hanger 11 for fitting over a concrete fence post 12 to support eg a manger or hanging basket comprises a cap 13 which fits freely over the post to form a stable support and a hanger element 14 for the basket or the like.
Patent GB-2364062-A (GB)
Title: Polymers from diaminoanthracene and anthraquinone
Inventor: KATHIRGAMANATHAN POOPATHY
IPC: C09D179/02
Filed: 2000-05-30
Abstract: There are disclosed polymeric or oligomeric products obtainable from the reaction of an anthraquinone with an aromatic diamine, characterised in that the anthraquinone is substituted or is not substituted and in that the diamine is a diamino anthracene which is substituted or is not substituted. A preferred product has the general formula III where, R<SP>1</SP> may be the same as or different to R<SP>1'</SP>, which may be the same as or different to R<SP>2</SP>, which may be the same as or different to R<SP>2'</SP> and is a hydrogen atom or CH<SB>3</SB>, CH<SB>3</SB>CH<SB>2,</SB> -OCH<SB>3</SB>, -OCH<SB>2</SB>CH<SB>3</SB>, -CH<SB>2</SB>OCH<SB>3</SB>, -CH<SB>2</SB>OCH<SB>2</SB>CH<SB>2</SB>OCH<SB>3</SB>, methoxyethoxyethoxymethyl, aryloxymethyl, phenyl, Cl, Br, CN or NO<SB>2</SB>, -CH<SB>2</SB>COOR or -CH<SB>2</SB>NHCOR''' (where R''' is C<SB>1</SB> - C<SB>6</SB> alkyl or a phenyl or biphenyl group), or a C<SB>1</SB> - C<SB>5</SB> alkyl group, or an aryl group e.g. a benzyl group, or an -SO<SB>3</SB>H group or a hydroxyl group or a C<SB>1</SB> -C<SB>5</SB> alkoxy group or an H<SB>2</SB>PO<SB>3</SB> group, and R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>1'</SP> are different to R<SP>2</SP> and R<SP>2'</SP> and n is an integer ranging from 10 to 100.
Patent GB-2352683-A (GB)
Title: Ink key control in printing press
Inventor: CHU CHIA-LIN
IPC: B41F31/00
Filed: 2000-06-07
Abstract: A method is disclosed for determining ink key control settings for a plurality of ink keys in a printing press. Each of the ink keys controls the amount of ink supplied to a roller and then to a respective ink key zone on a substrate to print an image. A press model relates image requirements to ink key control settings. The press model includes a gain and a respective offset associated with each ink key. The offset represents the amount a value represented by the ink key control setting varies from the actual ink key opening. The drift in the respective offsets of the ink keys is tracked by comparing control settings predicted by the press model with final control settings after a press job has been satisfactorily completed.
Patent GB-2352220-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor belt feed apparatus
Inventor: DAMKJAER POUL ERIC
IPC: B65G17/08
Filed: 2000-07-05
Abstract: Feed apparatus 1 comprises conveyor belt modules 3 with upper 4 and lower 5 surface, and hinge eyes 7 pivotally hinging the modules 3 together, and at least one toothed drive wheel 8 meshed with the conveyor belt, such that a pressure receiving surface 10 of the teeth wholly or partially have contact against at least the outer surface of their own hinge eye 7. The pressure receiving surface 10 may be concave having the same radius of curvature as the hinge eyes 7. The pressure receiving surface 10 may evolve outwards in a demarcation edge 17 in such a manner that the pressure receiving surface 10 and the surface 16 form an acute angle. The areas between the individual teeth 9 may be slanted and run linearly with the greatest distance to the centre of the wheel 8 at the pressure receiving surface 10. An optimum force transmission to the belt is achieved by means of the teeth of the drive sprocket wheel 8 having their application of force at the hinge eyes, thus making the force transmission occur close to the centre line of the axis of the hinge eyes, resulting in good lateral steering of the belt and reducing the risk of the belt coming off drive wheel.
Patent GB-2371414-A (GB)
Title: Rotary Signal Coupler
Inventor: LONSDALE ANTHONY
IPC: G01L3/04
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: A rotary signal coupler for providing signal coupling to a Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) device 4 mounted on a shaft 5 comprises a first electrically conducting loop 21 mounted on a disc 23 and connected to the SAW device 4, and a second electrically conductive loop 22 mounted on a disc 24 and connected to external electronic circuitry. The disc 23 is fixed relative to the shaft 5 and the disc 24 is fixed relative to the structure in which the shaft 5 rotates so that the loops 21, 22 are inductively coupled. A grounded screen 27, which preferably rakes the form of a plurality of radially extending fingers, is located on the disc 23 and positioned between the loops 21,22 to eliminate capacitive coupling therebetween.
Patent GB-2367847-A (GB)
Title: Flood prevention device
Inventor: HOWARD DENNIS ALFRED
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A flood prevention device for a door comprises a sub-frame fixed permanently to the frame of the door and a plastic panel which is received in the frame. The sub-frame may be screwed to the door frame and sealed with a silicon sealant. The plastic panel may be hung in the sub-frame using hinges, and may comprise two rubber gaskets which form a seal between the panel in the sub-frame. The seal between the panel and the sub-frame may be maintained by a rotatable handle and receiver assembly. A locking button may be provided on the handle to prevent release of the handle from the receiver. The flood prevention device may be adapted so as to fit over windows, air bricks, patio doors and garage doors. The device may be fitted on the outside or inside of a door.
Patent GB-2355814-A (GB)
Title: Balancing torque share between engine cylinders
Inventor: STEINBRENNER ULRICH
IPC: F02D41/34
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: At least one of two independently controlled engine power setting elements, eg throttle valves, is controlled to synchronise or balance the share of torque produced by the two cylinders or groups thereof associated with the elements. The difference in the torque shares can be represented by the difference in the time spacings between the respective combustions or the respective segment times of two cylinders respectively associated with the two elements. The spacings are detected (step 102) and the deviation of those spacings relative to predetermined thresholds X, Y determined (steps 104, 110). In order to keep this deviation within a predetermined tolerance band represented by X, Y at least one power setting element is adjusted (steps 106, 112). A correction of the drive control of the power setting elements is derived in dependence on the adjustment, in which case the elements can be adjusted in opposite sense (steps 108, 114). Values X, Y may vary according to the engine operating condition and be stored in a characteristic field.
Patent GB-2356148-A (GB)
Title: Wound drainage apparatus
Inventor: HEATON KEITH PATRICK
IPC: A61M27/00
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: An apparatus for applying negative pressure to a wound comprising a porous pad linked by a suction tube to a source of negative pressure with a container for collecting fluid between the pad and pressure source. A quick disconnect connector links a first section of suction tubing leading to the porous pad with a second section leading to the container, said connector comprising two separable and non-interchangeable parts. The second section of tube is multi lumen, one lumen for applying pressure to the pad and the other for monitoring pressure, said multi lumen tube being fixedly attached at one end to the container and at the other end to one of the separable parts, which include sealing means to form an air tight lumen seal. Preferably the first section of tubing is also multi lumen.
Patent GB-2371352-A (GB)
Title: A modular feed system having a variable position feed tube
Inventor: SOSTA PASQUALE
IPC: F41B11/50
Filed: 2000-11-25
Abstract: A modular feed system, possibly for a paint-ball marker, comprises a main body 1, in to a recess 5 of which, a removable module housing 2 is positioned. Housing 2 which is releasably secured to body 1 and comprises a bore hole 4 which acts as a breech for paintballs which have been guided to the location via feed tube 3, can be quickly and easily installed and/or removed. Housing 2 may take the form of various different modules. Feed tube 3 is attached to housing 2, possible by a threaded barrel, and can be positioned at various angles relative to the housing. Any of the modules within the arrangement may incorporate different types of guide and sensor means. The modular feed system may be made from plastic, metal, glass, wood or a combination of such materials.
Patent GB-2370395-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: MORRIS ALUN
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2000-12-19
Abstract: The invention provides a virtual keyboard that may be projected onto any suitable surface. The size of the keyboard, and the characters displayed thereon are selectable. A scanning light source (4) of a generating unit (2) is provided to generate the virtual keyboard (10) and the user places fingers on the projected keys (12) in the usual manner. The fingers interrupt light reflected back to the generating unit (2) and the position of the interrupted reflected light is sensed (14) and interpreted as being the particular key (12) that is touched in order to derive the text or symbols being typed.
Patent GB-2366426-A (GB)
Title: Multi-processor system with registers having a common address map
Inventor: DAVIS GORDON TAYLOR
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2001-04-09
Abstract: A processor system comprises a core language processor 101, co-processors 107 - 111; each having special purpose, scalar 116 and array 117, registers; and an interface between the processors, where the interface maps the special purpose registers into a common address map. The system may be utilised as a protocol processor unit to provide instruction communication to a network, and the co-processors may compute CRC checksums, move data between local and main memories, search a tree structure, enqueue packets or assist in accessing the contents of registers. The interface may take the form of an execution interface 106 or a data interface 130.
Patent GB-2365316-A (GB)
Title: Preserving tomatoes on the vine
Inventor: VEREY JOHN PIERS HOPTON
IPC: B65D85/50
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A method of transporting tomatoes retained connected to a portion of stem, in which an end portion of the stem is placed in and maintained during transportation in a reservoir of water. The reservoir is preferably in a bottle with a neck of similar size to the thickness of a vine stem. The reservoir can alternatively be capillary matting. The water in the reservoir may contain plant nutrients.
Patent GB-2364565-A (GB)
Title: A reduced thickness underfloor heating system and a method of installing the same
Inventor: PARR MARTIN
IPC: F24D3/14
Filed: 2001-06-11
Abstract: An underfloor heating system 2 has an impervious insulating base layer 4 for laying on a substrate, pipe retention means 14 on the base layer, one or more pipes 8 secured to the base layer and a screed layer 18 overlying the base layer and pipes. The base layer may be formed of interconnectable sections and the pipes may be routed through upstanding nodules provided at spaced apart intervals on the base layer. The screed may be of anhydrite, and may be pumped onto the base layer. A leak proof edging in the form of a polythene flap or foam strip (40, fig 4) may be used to retain the pumped screed within the required area.
Patent GB-2368335-A (GB)
Title: A method of creating a head on a carbonated beverage by reducing pressure
Inventor: ANDERSON IAIN WALLACE
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A method of dispensing a draught beverage comprises dispensing the beverage 20 into a vessel 2 and then reducing the pressure above the beverage 20. This may done by having a cover 14 which has a fluid tight seal with the vessel 2 arranged above the beverage 20, the beverage 20 being introduced at the bottom of the vessel 2 by a nozzle 8 which extends through a hole in the cover 14. When the vessel 2 is filled to the desired level the vessel 2 and the cover 14 are moved apart, creating a partial vacuum and causing the dissolved gas in the beverage to form bubbles. Alternatively, the beverage 20 may be introduced into a vessel made of self-sealing material by inserting a hollow needle (32, fig.4) through the bottom of the vessel 2. Another embodiment comprises dispensing the beverage into an open vessel (54, fig.6) which is held within a sealed enclosure (42, fig.6), the pressure within the enclosure (42, fig.6) being reduced after the beverage has been dispensed.
Patent GB-2372852-A (GB)
Title: Product ordering system
Inventor: MEHMANPAZIR BEHNAM
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: A request for a product is first received by the vendor. If the first product is available (208), an order form specifying the first product is presented to the customer for authorization. If the first product is unavailable, then an order form specifying a substitute product in lieu of the first product is automatically presented to the customer for authorization. The order form is then processed in response to authorization by the customer.
Patent GB-2371859-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the dispersion characteristics of a single fibre optic pair
Inventor: KIMURA EIJI
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: Method and apparatus for measuring the optical characteristics of a DUT (device under test), such as an optical fibre pair 30, comprising a variable wavelength light source 12, a fixed wavelength light source 14, optical modulators 15a and 15b for modulating light from both sources with a predetermined frequency, a fiber coupler 16 for entering a composite light generated by composing the variable wavelength light with the fixed wavelength light into the device, a circulator 22 for extracting a fixed wavelength light component from light transmitted through the device, and an optical filter 24 for extracting a variable wavelength light component. A phase comparator 26 measures a phase difference of the variable and fixed wavelength components for obtaining chromatic dispersion characteristics and the like. Also disclosed is a computer-readable medium with a program of instructions, executable by a computer, to measure the optical characteristics of a DUT as above.
Patent GB-2378130-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger with movable arms
Inventor: BARLOW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47G25/62
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A garment hanger comprising a body 1, a movable arm slidably mounted in the body for free movement and means for applying a resilient force to the arm to cause the arm to move away from an innermost point and an outermost point relative to the body wherein the force remains constant between the points. Preferably, the hanger has two arms 2, 3 each having a toothed region 13, 14 connecting with a central gear wheel 15 so that movement of one arm in one direction automatically causes movement of the other arm in the opposite direction, both arms are biased away from the body of the hanger by a constant force spring 4 connected to one of the arms, each arm has a garment-engaging portion located at their outer edges 19, 20, the spring 4 is contained in a cage within the body 1, the hanger is provided with a hook 21, and the body is made up of a rear part 5 containing the arms and the means for moving them and a front part 16.
Patent GB-2381450-A (GB)
Title: Administration of medicaments by vaporisation
Inventor: WHITTLE BRIAN
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A method of making a medicament which is a vapour comprising heating a composition to a temperature not exceeding 500{C for a time of less than 10 seconds. The composition is non-volatile at 75{C and generates a vapour free of pyrolysis products when heated in this way. The vapour is produced in a portion of air smaller than the mean respiratory tidal volume. A composition suitable for using in such a method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2383668-A (GB)
Title: Dual gaming machine
Inventor: SHORT KEVIN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: A dual-game machine comprises an amusement-with-prizes (AWP) machine 1 combined with a "Rolling Road" (RR) unit 2. A win condition achieved on the AWP machine will cause an indication to be shown additionally at a location on one position on the matrix 5 of the RR unit. A gamble feature 6 has two outcomes. One of these causes loss of any award from the RR unit. The other allows exchange of the indication of the location from said one position on the matrix 5 to a predetermined or selected alternative location on the matrix.
Patent GB-2374354-A (GB)
Title: Covering for an end of a rafter
Inventor: MEREDITH LEONARD
IPC: E04D13/158
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A cladding comprising a sleeve shaped as an open ended box (1', Figure 3a) or 'U' shaped section (1) made from extruded plastics which is slidable onto the end of a roof member, such as rafter, truss or purlin (4), and an end cap (6) which mounts, in use over an end face (5) of the roof member, to provide protection against exposure and give a decorative effect. The section may be formed from a flat sheet which is folded, along fold lines, into a box or 'U' section (see Figure 2). A method of cladding an end of a roof member is also claimed.
Patent GB-2394061-A (GB)
Title: Testing road surface materials
Inventor: AL NAGEIM DR H
IPC: G01N33/42
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A sample 2 of road surface material (e.g. bituminous of concrete material) is engaged by wheels 1 which are moved against the material to test its properties. The wheels may be loaded against the sample 2. The wheels may be moved by an endless chain 3 driven by sprockets. Tracks may be used instead of wheels. The apparatus can test wear, crack generation, rutting, noise and skid resistance of the road surface and its interaction with particular tyres.
Patent GB-2381477-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for the conversion of nitrogen oxides in a catalytic converter
Inventor: XU LIFENG
IPC: F01N3/24
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A system and method for delivering reductant to a lean NOx catalyst 30 receiving exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine operating at a lean air-fuel ratio is disclosed. Reductant supply is based on an amount of reductant stored within the catalyst 30. Furthermore, reductant is supplied only under prescribed conditions including an exhaust gas concentration upstream of the catalyst 30 of less than 25 ppm NOx or the catalyst 30 at a temperature greater than 300{C.
Patent GB-2392057-A (GB)
Title: Personal security alarm
Inventor: BELL JOHN KIELTY
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: A personal security alarm combines a radio frequency transmitter <B>1</B>, worn or carried by the user which works in conjunction with a larger unit, also carried by the user <B>2</B>. Both the RF transmitter and the unit each have buttons which if pressed activate the unit to take a time and location geographical "fix" on the alarm through the Global Positioning Satellite System and send that data by means of cell phone networks (GSM) to a defined recipient, <B>3</B> (website/webportal) and onwards to a PC (Internet link),<B>4</B> or a mobile phone, <B>5</B>. The alarm can also be directly or indirectly activated by a defined alarm recipient of the data, <B>5</B>, so that they may request a time and location "fix" from the alarm user. Direct access is through Voice and/or text message to the alarm; indirect is through the intermediary of an Internet website, <B>3</B> and/or a Call Centre routed through the website.
Patent GB-2377843-A (GB)
Title: Managing contents data for digital broadcasting using an application definition file
Inventor: KIM MOON-YOUNG
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2001-07-30
Abstract: Data which provides information relating to broadcast programmes is managed so as to provide an efficient transferral of both data and programme. Contents data is collected in the form of an application, then an application definition file is designed according to characteristics of the contents contained in the application. The designed application definition file and the application is inputted into a server where the application is processed according to the application definition file. Also disclosed is a system for managing contents data for digital broadcasting which includes a control section to control an operating status of an application server which stores and maintains a data broadcasting program.
Patent GB-2380966-A (GB)
Title: Component bonding process
Inventor: SCHWARTZ HENRY R
IPC: B23P15/04
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A method for bonding metal components includes the steps of providing metal components to be bonded together at contacting surfaces, the contacting surfaces having an oxide layer; washing the components with an alkali solution to provide alkali-washed components; washing the alkali-washed components with water to provide water-washed components; and bonding the components together at the surfaces. The bonding step preferably comprises diffusion bonding. This method ensures that oxide layers can be retained on the contacting surfaces of the metal components (preferably Ti-6V-4Al) without compromising bond quality to any great degree.
Patent GB-2385982-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectra without electronic noise
Inventor: BREKENFELD ANDREAS
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the removal of electronic noise from mass spectra which are scanned as single spectra and added together to give a sum spectrum. The invention consists in removing the noise in the single spectra and not in the sum spectrum since ion signals as electronic noise can only be distinguished in the single spectra. Embodiments where this process is used in conjunction with a time of flight mass spectrometer and an ion trap mass spectrometer are described.