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Patent GB-2349048-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic data tag reader
Inventor: DAMES ANDREW
IPC: G06K7/08
Filed: 1999-01-12
Abstract: A magnetic data tag has a plurality of magnetic layers or elements 44, 46 each exhibiting a directional response 45, 47 to an applied magnetic field. The relative orientations of the directional responses defines the data stored in the tag. The layers may be overlapped to form a stack or placed on separate regions of a substrate. The angular orientations between adjacent layers may form a predetermined progression such as a logarithmic progression. A number of 2D and 3D magnetic readers are described in detail which generate a rotating interrogating field, and which determine the orientation of the tag. Balanced receive coil pairs are used such that no net emf is induced across the coil pairs. The transmit coils may be configured as thin flat solenoids.
Patent GB-2355854-A (GB)
Title: Em shield for use with a device such as a cellular phone
Inventor: LU JOHNNY M J
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: A shield for use with an aerial of a mobile phone comprising a jacket 1, a permeable reticulate metal element 2 placed within the wall of said jacket. Inside the jacket are either a plurality of elastic clamp elements 11 or a neck is formed (Fig. 7) so that the jacket and metal element may be secured onto the aerial. Another aspect is that a plurality of jewels (Fig. 4 and 5) may cover the outside of the jacket, high density jewels blocking the em waves. This device therefore goes towards reducing the effects of em waves produced by aerials and therefore protects the user from their harmful effects.
Patent GB-2364771-A (GB)
Title: A ceiling-embedded air conditioner
Inventor: OYA RYO
IPC: F24F13/06
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: A ceiling-embedded air conditioner including a panel (1) having: a plurality of air blow openings (1a), an air blow shutdown member (3) for shutting down an internal air passage (1b) of unused air blow opening(s) (1a), and vanes (2) provided in the internal air passage (1b) of said air blow openings for changing air direction, wherein the mount position of said vanes (2) is at the surface of said panel (1), and unused air blow opening(s) of said air blow openings (1a) can be fully closed by said vanes (2).
Patent GB-2364851-A (GB)
Title: Identifying an edge switch and port to which a network user is attached
Inventor: MURPHY CIARAN
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2000-07-15
Abstract: A method of identifying an edge switch of a packet - based communication network, the edge switch having a port to which a specified user is connected comprises (a) sending a unicast request packet from a policy server to the specified user, the unicast request packet including destination address data and a selected identification code; (b) detecting the selected identification code at said ports; (c) diverting the packet to a management agent for the switch, and (d) returning to the server an identification of the switch and the user.
Patent GB-2366134-A (GB)
Title: Portable battery driven telephone which compares estimated battery operation time with transfer time and allows data transfer if the latter exceeds the former
Inventor: SZLENSKI MAREK
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2000-07-18
Abstract: In a mobile telecommunications system, data is downloaded to a mobile telecommunications handset (MS1) through a PLMN from a WAP server (1) or handset (MS2). Before the download takes place, a check is carried out on the battery of the handset (MS1) to ensure that it has sufficient capacity to support the download. The size of the data file to be downloaded is determined and an estimated time T is computed for the time taken to download the data, which is compared with an estimate t<SB>c</SB> of the time that the battery can support the data download. If the battery can support the download, it is initiated but otherwise an error message is displayed.
Patent GB-2365335-A (GB)
Title: Hair Dryer
Inventor: WILKINSON REMILEKUN
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: A hair dryer intended for straightening very curly hair includes a comb 3 with two spaced parallel rows of teeth and attached to a handle/body unit which has means for drawing in cold air through a vent 4 and expelling temperature-controlled hot air through a gap 5 between the two rows of teeth. An adjustable vent 7 is controlled by knob 6 to adjust the volume of air expelled through the gap. The comb may be integrally formed with or detachable from the dryer. A temperature control switch 8 is provided.
Patent GB-2357536-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for a downhole packer
Inventor: ROSS RICHARD
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: An apparatus(16) that is for packing or anchoring of a pipe string(14) relative to an outer tubular(12) through which it has been run. The apparatus(16) has a mandrel (40) about which is a radially expandable sleeve (20) with at least one radially expandable ring (88) disposed about the sleeve (20). When the apparatus is at the required depth in wellbore (10), the sleeve (20) is expanded radially outward until rings (88) are forced into inside surface (18) of the outer tubular (12). The sleeve may be expanded by various methods such as inflation or using a tapered cylinder. The rings(88) may comprise at least one seal ring (90 fig 3) for metal-to-metal sealing of the annulus, at least one slip ring seal rig (102 fig 7) for metal-to-metal sealing of the annulus and anchoring, and/or at least one split ring(112 fig 10) or segmented ring(114 fig 11) for anchoring. The rings (88) are distinct separate pieces from the sleeve(20) to allow the amount and type of rings (88) to be varied for each application. The rings (88) are placed around the sleeve(20) in such a way so there is little material deformation of the rings (88) when they are expanded.
Patent GB-2358078-A (GB)
Title: Actuator assembly debris reduction
Inventor: MISSO NIGEL F
IPC: G11B5/48
Filed: 1999-09-24
Abstract: A method of reducing debris within an E-block (132) of an actuator assembly (132) in a disc drive (100) is provided. A manufactured E-block is first provided for tooling. The E-block has a central bore (156) with an inner diameter and a bore surface (158). A hardening member is then provided with an outer diameter that is larger than the inner diameter of the bore surface (158). The hardening member is pressed through the central bore (156) so that the hardening member compresses and deforms the bore surface (158). As the hardening member deforms the bore surface (158), the bore surface (158) becomes substantially smooth and hard.
Patent GB-2372469-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separating apparatus
Inventor: VUIJK REMCO DOUWINUS
IPC: B04C5/24
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: The invention provides cyclonic separating apparatus comprising a plurality of cyclones arranged in parallel with one another, each cyclone having a tapering body and an inlet (146) constructed and arranged so as to create a helical flow within the tapering body, wherein the inlet (146) for each cyclone comprises a first portion (146a) which extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of the respective cyclone and a second portion (146b) which is inclined to the first portion (146a) in the direction of the cyclone. The invention is of particular application to vaccuum cleaners.
Patent GB-2362893-A (GB)
Title: Embroidery production system with single-head embroidery sewing machines
Inventor: FUNAHASHI KAZUNORI
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: An embroidery production system for an embroidery factory having a plurality of single-head embroidery sewing machines determines the optimum number and the layout of the single-head embroidery sewing machines based on production items, production volume per item and the size of the factory floor of the embroidery supplier, and makes a production plan for the individual operation each single-head embroidery sewing machine based on the products to be embroidered, the production volume for each product and a due date for each order. The system uses a combination of factory-specific and order-specific information.
Patent GB-2366612-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipating apparatus for spacecraft using heat pipes
Inventor: PON RANDY
IPC: B64G1/50
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A heat dissipating apparatus 10 for use in a spacecraft comprises first and second radiator panels 11a, 11b and one or more heat pipes 14, 15 coupled to the first and second radiator panels 11a, 11b that contain a working fluid. The working fluid may comprise a selected one of: toluene, methanol, butane, water, heptane or pentane. The one or more heat pipes 14, 15 may comprise first and second heat pipe networks 13 including first and second sets of heat pipes arranged as a matrix and which are in thermal communication. The first and second radiator panels 11a, 11b may each comprise inner and outer faceskins 17, 18 wherein the one or more heat pipes 14, 15 are embedded between the inner and outer panel faceskins 17, 18 and a honeycomb core 24 disposed between the inner and outer panel faceskins 17, 18 surround the heat pipes 14, 15. The honeycomb core 24 thermally and structurally bridges the heat pipe networks 13 to the opposing faceskin 17, 18.
Patent GB-2377939-A (GB)
Title: Apertured-sheet material
Inventor: CULLEN BREDA MARY
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A self-supporting apertured sheet consists essentially of a water-swellable hydrogel composition, wherein the area of the apertures is up to about 50% of the area of the sheet before swelling. Such material can be used as wound dressings. A method of making such sheets comprises the steps of: providing an apertured substrate sheet; coating an aqueous hydrogel precursor onto the apertured substrate; curing the aqueous hydrogel precursor on the substrate to form an apertured hydrogel layer on the substrate sheet; and separating the apertured hydrogel layer from the substrate sheet.
Patent GB-2368924-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling the torque in a vehicle powertrain during torque transitions
Inventor: O'NEIL BRIAN MICHAEL
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: During an engine powertrain torque transition t2 - t3 the transmission torque is estimated. If said torque is within a predetermined range said torque is limited. The torque transmitted may be estimated based on engine speed and engine airflow or engine speed and torque convener output speed. The predetermined torque range may be a transition from a negative torque though zero to a positive torque. A number of predetermined ranges may be defined, the transition torque being limited depending on the torque range in which the transition occurs. Further disclosed is a computer storage medium having a computer program encoded therein for carrying out the steps of the method disclosed.
Patent GB-2380680-A (GB)
Title: Single-use syringe assembly
Inventor: FILIPPI FILIPPO
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: There is described a retractable needle syringe assembly wherein sealing of the grommet 21 is improved by a thin-walled neck (35, fig 2) surrounding a plunger head 24. A sealing grommet with no penetrating bore is also described (fig 3), and means for preventing reuse of the syringe by causing breakage of parts during disassembly is disclosed.
Patent GB-2370574-A (GB)
Title: Tyre puncture sealant and method of manufacture
Inventor: DAISLEY DONALD
IPC: B29C73/16
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: A method of manufacture of a tyre puncture sealant contains the following steps: A) Add to a primary vessel the ingredients: <SL> <LI>(i) 1200 litres of water <LI>(ii) 280 kg of urea <LI>(iii) 17.5 kg of sodium nitrite <LI>(iv) 2 kg of an anti-foam emulsion; </SL> B) Stir thoroughly until (ii), (iii) and (iv) are completely dissolved in the water; C) Add to the primary vessel: <SL> <LI>(v) 0.450 kg of BENTONITE <LI>(vi) 100 kg of calcium carbonate <LI>(vii) 150 kg of rubber crumb <LI>(viii) 0.5 kg of FLUOROSCEIN <LI>(ix) 15 kg of a preservative <LI>(x) 446 litres of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA); </SL> D) Stir into primary vessel until thoroughly mixed; E) Add the following to a secondary vessel; <SL> <LI>(xi) 484 kg of glycol alcohol <LI>(xii) 4.10 kg of hydroxyethyl cellulose <LI>(xiii) 9.20 kg of xanthan gum; </SL> F. Mix (xi), (xii) and (xiii) and add this mixture to primary vessel; and G. Agitate contents of primary vessel for 30 minutes. A sealant composition is also claimed per se.
Patent GB-2382781-A (GB)
Title: A practice mat for golf
Inventor: JONES ROYSTON GEORGE
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A practice mat for golf comprises a mat with two cleats which guide the head of the club during the swing, indicating the correct position and height of the club.
Patent GB-2383107-A (GB)
Title: Improved Blind Rivet
Inventor: JONES S V
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: An open-end blind rivet (210) comprising a mandrel with a mandrel head (216) and a rivet body (212) mounted on said mandrel, having a flowable sealant (250) disposed there between, wherein the setting of the rivet compresses the sealant between the head of the mandrel and an inner surface of the rivet body to form a seal that is preferably air / water tight. The sealant may be an adhesive held in micro capsules that rupture on setting of the rivet, for example a two part micro encapsulated epoxy acrylate resin system may be used. Alternatively the sealant may comprise a resilient material such as plastic or rubber. In use at least one of the shank (220) or head of the mandrel may be encapsulated by the sealant.
Patent GB-2383879-A (GB)
Title: Removable seat detection arrangement for use with a vehicle safety system
Inventor: VINCENT PHILIPPE
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2002-01-03
Abstract: A seat 12,13,14 which may be removably mounted in position on tracks 2-5 in a motor vehicle has at least one safety element in the form of an active safety device or sensor. A communication channel is established between control unit 6 and the safety element. At least part of the communication channel is a wireless link (30,31,36,37, Fig2). There is a first system which provides a signal to the control unit when the seat is present in the vehicle and an independent system (70, Fig 3) which is separate from the seat part of the communications channel, for determining the presence of the seat of the vehicle and providing the appropriate signal to the control unit 6. The control unit therefore has two signals indicating the presence of the seat.
Patent GB-2384635-A (GB)
Title: Infrared CCD video camera optical communication system
Inventor: HALEY PHILLIP ANDREW
IPC: H04B10/112
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: Infrared and charged coupled device video camera data communications system.<BR> Data 1 is transmitted in the infra red range of the electromagnetic spectrum,<BR> This light 3 is picked up by a video camera 11 which consists of a lens 6, CCD chip 7, video circuitry 8 and outputs a video signal 22 whereupon a decoder 9 is used to retrieve the original data 1. The transmitter may alternatively comprise a laser or halogen lamp. Both transmitter and receiver may include matched wavelength filters.
Patent GB-2376544-A (GB)
Title: Data File Format Conversion for Email Attachment
Inventor: RUDD MICHAEL L
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a messaging system and methods for converting attachments to e-mails into a suitable format. The messaging system includes an e-mail server 103 for receiving or sending an e-mail message for an intended recipient and a computer system including an e-mail client and a suite of software modules for processing data files having respective compatible data file formats. A trigger 108 is provided for responding to a data file associated with an e-mail message and providing an indication that a data format of the data file associated with said e-mail message is not one of the compatible data formats. A data file converter 109, responsive to the trigger, selectively converts the data file associated with said e-mail message into one of the designated compatible data file formats.
Patent GB-2374096-A (GB)
Title: Facade for remedial support lintel
Inventor: TELLUM BRIAN
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A remedial support lintel for supporting the external leaf of cavity walls: it is used e.g. when replacing a load bearing wooden window frame with a plastics frame which does not support the outer leaf. The support is of L -section and the face 1 is finished to resemble the brick - or stone- work of the building. Grooves 17 are cut into the brickwork at each side of a window head,(Fig 4A) and the L-section support is then fitted to the brickwork using adhesive (Fig 4B). The support is of plastics or sheet metal.
Patent GB-2372125-A (GB)
Title: Cooperative error handling system
Inventor: MARISETTY SURESH
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: Systems and methods for error handling are disclosed. The systems and methods may be utilized for single or multiple processor computer systems to handle errors in a coordinated manner between hardware and any firmware or software layers. A computer system includes a non volatile memory and at least one processor. A firmware error handling routine is stored on the non volatile memory. The firmware error handling routine is for handling errors. Each of the at least one processors detects errors. Each processor executes the firmware error handing routing on detecting error. The executed firmware error handling routing handles the error. The executed firmware error handling routine also logs error information to a log. The systems and methods provide for coordinated error handling that enhance error recovery, provide error containment and maintain system availability.
Patent GB-2386116-A (GB)
Title: Product dispenser
Inventor: WEBB IAN
IPC: A47F1/12
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A dispenser for product packages 2 which are intended to be removed from the dispenser by customers in a self-select retail environment has a container in which product packages are stacked one behind another, and a pivotal door 16 which can be moved between closed and open positions to allow product packages to be removed one at a time. A spring biased pushing member 30 acts on the rearmost package to urge the packages forwardly towards the door. A stop 26 is located adjacent the front of the container for arresting the forward movement of the packages, and a lifting element 76, coupled to the dispensing door, is operable to lift the packages one at a time to clear the stop and move into a dispensing position, in response to operation of the door. The advancement of the pushing member or the closing movement of the dispensing door may be retarded to limit the rate at which product packages can be removed by repeated opening and closing of the door. The container includes a reloading drawer which can be pulled out of the container for recharging the dispenser with product packages. A catch locks the drawer within the container and release of the catch is prevented when more than a predetermined number of packages are stacked in the dispenser. A shutter arrangement 68 blocks access to packages already in the dispenser when the reloading drawer is pulled out of the container.
Patent GB-2388702-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell
Inventor: KIKUCHI HIDEAKI
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A fuel cell is provided that has a sufficient sealing performance while having a restrained dimension in the stacking direction thereof. The fuel cell is formed by stacking a plurality of fuel cell units (21), each fuel cell unit (21) comprising: an electrode assembly (22) formed by disposing electrodes (30, 31) on both sides of an electrolyte (29); a pair of separators (23, 24) that sandwich the electrode assembly (22) in the thickness direction thereof; and gas sealing members (25, 26) that are disposed at an outer peripheral portion of the electrode assembly (22), and that seal respective reaction gas flow passages (27, 28) that are formed between each separator (23, 24) and the electrode assembly (22) and are bounded by the separators (23, 24) and electrode assembly (22). In each of the separators (23, 24), there are provided reaction gas communication ports (33, 34, 36, 37) that are provided outward from the gas sealing members (25, 26), in one separator (23 or 24), through paths (43) are formed that penetrate the separator (23 or 24) in the thickness direction thereof and connect the reaction gas communication ports (33, 34, 36, 37) with the reaction gas flow passages (27, 28), and in the other separator (24 or 23), reaction gas communication paths (46) are formed that detour around the gas sealing member (26) in the thickness direction of the separator (24 or 23) and connect the reaction gas communication ports (33, 34, 36, 37) with the reaction gas flow passages (27, 28).
Patent GB-2380789-A (GB)
Title: Insertable thermotic module for self-heating can
Inventor: KOLB KENNETH WARREN
IPC: F24V30/00
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: A thermic module for a self-heating container. The container includes a bottom end with a cavity having internal walls formed therein for receiving the thermic module. The thermic module will be comprised of a first cup having plastic walls and containing a first chemical reactant. The module will also include a second cup containing a second chemical reactant and a dividing wall positioned between the first and second cups such that the first and second chemical reactants cannot mix. An end cap will be positioned below the second cup and will retain the second chemical reactant within the second cup. An actuator for puncturing the dividing wall will be positioned between the end cap and the dividing wall. Finally, The walls of the first cup are formed of a plastic of sufficient thinness and having a sufficiently low Vicat Softening Point such that the plastic walls will expand into contact with the internal walls of the container cavity upon mixing of the first and second chemical reactants.
Patent GB-2382760-A (GB)
Title: Portable x-ray imaging apparatus
Inventor: JUPP IAN
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for imaging an object (4) on the remote side of a barrier (6). The apparatus (1) has source means (2) for illuminating the object (4) through the barrier (6) with radiation and detector means (8) for detecting radiation back-scattered from a plurality of points on the object (4). Mask means (10) has a plurality of radiation transparent areas arranged in a pre-determined pattern wherein the back-scattered radiation from each point is masked thereby to project on to the detector means (8), at a position determined by the position of the point, a pattern of radiation corresponding to the pattern of the mask means (10). The apparatus also has image generation means for generating an image of the object from an analysis of the accumulated plurality of patterns of radiation.
Patent GB-2397894-A (GB)
Title: LCD with chamber for reflective liquid/gas
Inventor: MUFTI MOYEEN SHUJAUDDIN
IPC: G02B26/02
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A liquid crystal display comprises the following sequential layers; a first light polarising layer 301, a first electrode layer 303, a first liquid crystal layer 305, a second electrode layer 307, a second light polarising layer 309, and a single optionally reflective layer 311 with a container/chamber for receiving a reflective medium. The reflective medium may be a fluid such as mercury. Furthermore the volume of the container/chamber may be varied and the container/chamber shape may be altered.
Patent GB-2397186-A (GB)
Title: LCD display with an infrared transmission interface for transmitting audio signals in stereo
Inventor: CHANG STEVEN
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: An LCD display has a built-in audio processing device. The audio processing device receives audio signals from a piece of Audio/Video equipment and modulates the received audio signals. The modulated audio signals are further wirelessly emitted by infrared emitting diodes (31-36) that are mounted in a position near the screen of the LCD display. When a user wears wireless earphones, the audio signals can be received and played by the earphones so people in the proximity of the LCD display will not be distracted by the sound.