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Patent GB-2433819-A (GB)
Title: Substrate bonding apparatus for liquid crystal display panel
Inventor: KIM JONG WON
IPC: H01L21/67
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: A substrate bonding apparatus for a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is disclosed that subdivides its venting holes, thereby achieving an enhancement in uniformity of venting. The apparatus bonds a first substrate 110 and a second substrate 120 using a venting process. It includes a lower chucking plate 242 which chucks the second substrate 120 and an upper chucking plate 232 which includes a plurality of blocks (933) each having a main venting hole (946). Preferably, each block (933) also includes at least two sub venting holes (947). I ideally each main venting hole (946) and sub venting hole (947) has a plurality of linear grooves (948) extending radially outwards from the holes, whereby each linear groove (948) terminates in a circular groove (949). The upper chucking plate 232 chucks the first substrate 110 in accordance with a chucking operation of the blocks (933) and subsequently releases the chucked first substrate 110 such that it falls down toward the second substrate 120.
Patent GB-2424470-A (GB)
Title: Cryocooler cold-end assembly apparatus and method
Inventor: O'BAID AMR HASSAN
IPC: F25B9/14
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A cryocooler cold end assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a unitary external, outer housing (201). By constructing the housing (201) from a single unitary metal shell, part count is reduced from prior art assemblies. Additionally, all brazing requirements previously necessary to secure and seal the components are eliminated. Further, due to one or more machining steps subsequent to manufacturing/forming the external sealed housing, the tolerances are improved. This allows for shrink to fit assembly of several components and also results in improved straight-line accuracy between the piston bore (152) and the displacer cylinder (120). Due to this latter improvement, the need for a displacer liner is eliminated.
Patent GB-2426095-A (GB)
Title: Methods, circuits, and systems for utilizing idle time in dynamic frequency scaling cache memories
Inventor: PARK GI-HO
IPC: G11C7/00
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A dynamic frequency scaling (DFS) cache memory comprises a line buffer cache memory and a main cache memory, and can operate on multiple clock frequencies in order to save power. When the cache memory is operating according to a high frequency DFS clock then the main cache memory is accessed without accessing the line buffer cache memory. When the DFS cache memory is operating according to a low frequency DFS clock then the line buffer memory is accessed at a first time in a single low frequency DFS clock cycle to determine whether data associated with an address is stored therein. If it is determined that the data is not stored in the line buffer cache memory then the main cache memory is accessed at a second time in the single low frequency DFS clock cycle.
Patent GB-2427463-A (GB)
Title: Device comprising a central unit for actuating a domestic appliance
Inventor: GROBLEBEN RALF
IPC: F24C7/08
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising a central unit (10), which is designed to actuate a domestic appliance, in particular a cooking device (11), in accordance with at least one pressure signal and a rotary signal of a rotary selector switch (12) comprising an integrated pushbutton function in an operating mode that can be selected using the rotary selector switch (12). The aim of the invention is to provide a device of this type, which can be operated simply and intuitively. To achieve this, the central unit (10) is configured to process at least one parameter (D) for a temporal signal response.
Patent GB-2437570-A (GB)
Title: Automatic gain control for mobile microphone and echo canceller
Inventor: JIN GARY QU
IPC: H03G3/32
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: An automatic gain control unit controls the gain applied to an input signal produced by a microphone subject to ambient noise. The automatic gain control circuit continually monitors the signal level of the input signal. A first gain control circuit decreases the gain applied to the input signal in increments of a first size when the input signal exceeds a first predetermined level. A second gain control circuit increases the gain applied to the input signal in increments of a smaller size when the input signal falls below a second predetermined level and in response to the presence of a speech present signal. The second predetermined level is less than the first predetermined level. In one embodiment, the first gain control circuit controls the analog gain of a codec and the second gain control circuit controls the digital gain of the codec. The automatic gain control unit can be used in a mobile telephone in combination with an echo canceller and noise reduction circuitry.
Patent GB-2428484-A (GB)
Title: Method for measuring the concentration or change in concentration of a redox-active substance and corresponding device
Inventor: BARLAG HEIKE
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: In order to follow the change in concentration of a redox-active substance, potential suitable for a reducing process or oxidation process are applied to the working electrode of a measuring device. According to the invention, the potential of the working electrode is pulsed and measuring phases and relaxation phases are alternately produced, the pulse lengths of the measuring phase and relaxation phase being predetermined in a suitable manner. In this manner, a rapid relaxation of the concentration gradient is forced electrochemically so that the measurement can be carried out on simple transducer arrays. The device for carrying out the inventive method comprises a transducer array in addition to a suitable potentiostat. Said transducer array may comprise a planar metal substrate (1) on which at least one flexible insulator (2) having a firm connection between the metal surface and the insulator surface is located. The array is generated by suitably structuring the substrate.
Patent GB-2442196-A (GB)
Title: Rucksack usable as a childs booster seat
Inventor: CONNELL-WYNNE KATE
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: A rucksack usable as a child's booster seat comprises padded carrying straps, a hollow rigid shell made from plastic and forming a storage space for school supplies or the like and external pockets. The rucksack usable as a child's booster seat may be used in vehicles, cinemas, restaurants etc. The hollow rigid shell may have hooks for correct seat belt positioning. The rucksack usable as a child's booster seat will conform to UN ECE 44.03 and 44.04 standards and may be a number of different colours and designs including school colours and logos.
Patent GB-2432148-A (GB)
Title: Packaging insert
Inventor: BRYANT DOMINIC
IPC: B65D75/30
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A packaging insert adapted for use with items to maintain said items within a larger carton, comprises a sheet 2 of die-cut material comprising a plurality of creases 26a to 26d dividing said sheet into a plurality of sections onto which is attached a film 20. The film is attached to the sheet, such as by adhesive strips 22a, 22b, at spaced sections of the sheet so that when the sheet of material is folded along one of the creases, the film stretches and tightens over an item previously inserted between the film and sheet, so as to secure the item in place. The sheet may be of recycled corrugated board and may have apertures 24 to receive and retain projecting members of items.
Patent GB-2433709-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal dropping apparatus for liquid crystal display device
Inventor: SONG TAE JOON
IPC: B05B17/00
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A liquid crystal dropping apparatus, for use in the manufacture of liquid crystal display devices, is designed to apply vibration energy to liquid crystal charged in a liquid crystal container, thereby allowing the liquid crystal to be dropped in a spray manner. The liquid crystal dropping apparatus includes a liquid crystal container 402 in which liquid crystal 401 is charged so that a pressure is applied to the liquid crystal if gas (N2) is supplied into the liquid crystal container, an opening and closing device 404, 405, 408 for opening and closing a liquid crystal discharge hole 406 provided at a lower end of the liquid crystal container. A vibration energy supply device 413, 414 is also included for supplying vibration energy to the interior of the liquid crystal container 402. Other elements include magnetic bar 410 with a gap regulator 411, nozzle 406, solenoid coil 409, upper case 430, gas supply pipe 412, vibration energy supply device 416 and spring/elastic member 408.
Patent GB-2433240-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning device for fall arrest support
Inventor: WARREN BERNARD RAYMOND
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A fall arrest system has a vertically-extending cable 3 between anchorage brackets fixed to a pylon. To tension the cable a tensioning device having a compression spring 62 and a screwed rod 59 acts between a lower surface of a flange 22 of the lower anchorage and the bottom of a slot 35 of a limb 36 of a bracket 32 attached to the bottom of the cable 3. A nut is screwed along rod 59 until the spring 62 becomes coil bound. At this point a clamp bolt 31 extending through the slot 35 can be tightened to hold the applied tension and the tensioning device can be removed. Cable tension pulls the distal ends of the brackets towards each other about bolts B and bosses 23 react with the corner of the pylon.
Patent GB-2444713-A (GB)
Title: Notepad to assist language translation.
Inventor: PRICE ROBERT
IPC: B42D1/00
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A language translation notepad unit includes identically formatted colour coded paper for dialect comparisons, the flexibility to increase the number of pages to meet a specific requirement, and transparent sheets installed over each conventional page to act as a primary or secondary platform on which the user may write. The transparent sheets may be cleaned and reused. They are slightly larger than the sheets they are protecting. The use of laminates offers some weather protection.
Patent GB-2446155-A (GB)
Title: A void fill packaging making mechanism
Inventor: CHIANG TUNG-LUNG
IPC: B65B9/04
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A void fill packaging making mechanism comprises a console 1, a piercing device 2, a sealing device 3, and a control unit 4. A roller 11 and a blower 12 are provided on the console 1. The roller takes up a bag film A. An air inlet block 17 is provided to be inserted into the bag film A. A cutting unit 22 is provided on the piercing device 2 for piercing the bag film A to admit air to inflate the bag film A. The opening of the bag film A is sealed up with the sealing device 3, and the bag film A is cut into a proper length to form a void fill packaging.
Patent GB-2447444-A (GB)
Title: Device for assisting the orientation of a user towards a predetermined location
Inventor: BLANCHARD CLAUDE GEORGES ANDRE
IPC: G01C17/38
Filed: 2007-03-10
Abstract: A device 2 is provided for assisting the orientation of a user towards a predetermine location. The device comprises a first processor 4, a GPS receiver 6, a compass 8, a memory device 10, a magnetic field disturbance indicator (MFDI) 30 and an indicator 16 for informing the user of the orientation of the device. The GPS receiver 6 provides current location data concerning the location of the device 2 when located in a first location, the memory device 10 stores the current location data, such that on movement of the device 2 to a second location, orientation data concerning the orientation of the device 2 in the second location is determined by the compass 8 in conjunction with the current location data stored in the memory device 10. The device 2 is particularly suited for use when a worshipper needs to orientate himself in a predetermined direction for worship, for instance, a Muslim facing towards Mecca, or a Jew towards Jerusalem.
Patent GB-2438278-A (GB)
Title: Energy spectrum modulation and image processing method
Inventor: WANG XUEWU
IPC: G01N23/087
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: An energy spectrum modulation apparatus and a material discrimination method and device are disclosed which can discriminate the material in large- and medium-sized objects (7) such as cargo containers, air cargo containers, etc. by using X-rays having different energy levels. The energy spectrum modulation comprises a rotating disc carrying two filters which filter the radiation beam alternately. The beam energy is also varied cyclically respectively between two discrete levels by varying the acceleration voltage. The invention is thus able to obtain different images using different radiation spectra to distinguish or identify materials in objects being imaged.
Patent GB-2437831-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger with indicator tab
Inventor: GOULDSON STANLEY FREDERICK
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A clothes hanger 10 comprises a hanger and an indicator tab. The indicator tab cooperates with the hanger via notches 30 and 34 and rib (18). The hanger has hook (16) extending upward from body (14) (forming angle (20)): rib (18) extends around the periphery of the hanger at least in part of the region of the intersection between the hook and the body. The indicator tab 12 has two opposing side walls 22, 24 connected by an end wall 26; the end wall has a first notch 34 on at least one end. A receiving boss 28 is positioned on at least one side wall and has second notch 30 therein for receiving rib 18. There is a ramp 32 rising from the side wall 24 to the second notch 30. The indicator tab may be used to display information about the garment which is on the hanger (e.g. size, price or other indicia); removal of the indicator tab hanger may be child proof The indicator tab may comprise through holes 38 to facilitate loading into machinery for automatic attachment of indicator tab to hanger.
Patent GB-2456638-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for a three phase wound rotor induction machine for energy saving
Inventor: ZETANG ZHU
IPC: H02K17/12
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for energy saving by a three phase wound rotor induction machine , the main feature of the apparatus is to activate the system of high energy required machine without the ring and additional resistance to reduce the depreciation of the system and the starting power for the system . The operation of the apparatus is to have a triangle three wound induction with three terminal in the triangle ( D1 , D2 , D3 ) , no requirement of the mid terminal in the each wound (D4 , D5 , D6), separating into two parts , three mid terminal ( D4, D5 , D6) is three exit terminal, starting with connection to the three power terminal, switch on and off can be installed into different power supplier connection , there are rotor starting and normal operation status .
Patent GB-2435584-A (GB)
Title: Composite fiber radial compression members in an umbilical
Inventor: CHARTIER ANDRE
IPC: H01B7/00
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a drive coupling (8), for rotational and axial fixing of a first (2) and second (3) half shaft permitting a limited angular movement.
Patent GB-2442342-A (GB)
Title: Pipe insulating product
Inventor: MERRIEN PETER
IPC: B32B3/30
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: An intermediate insulating product comprises a planar insulating layer (11, figure 1A) having a top side into which is formed a plurality of parallel channels 14 having cross-sections with tapered sides. A vapour proof layer 28 is applied to the bottom side of the planar insulating layer, preferably by a self adhesive layer 28A. With subsequent mechanical manipulation, the intermediate insulating product can be bent in regions adjacent the bottom of the channels 14, thereby causing the channels to close to form a non-planar, derivative insulating product with an inner throughbore to envelop a pipe 32, the vapour proof layer 28 providing an outermost vapour proof layer. The ends 15,15' of the intermediate insulating product are held in place by a seal, preferably in the form of an adhesive strip 19, so that the derivative insulating product completely envelops the pipe 32 to be insulated, and substantially seals the pipe from the outer environment. Adhesive 16 may be provided in the channels. The intermediate insulating product may also be laminated with protective layers 12 and 13 on its top and/or bottom surfaces. A barrier layer (18, figures 5 and 7) bridging the channels 14 may also be provided on the top side of the planar insulating layer.
Patent GB-2439029-A (GB)
Title: System and methods of communicating over noisy communication channels
Inventor: ARONSTAM PETER S
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A system and methods of transmitting information between a first location and a second location comprise transmitting a data signal and a known signal from one of the first location and the second location over a signal channel having a first noise component. A second noise component is measured in a noise channel adjacent the signal channel. The data signal, the known signal, and the first noise component are received at the other location. The first noise component is estimated based on the second noise component. The estimated noise component is combined with the received data signal and the received known signal to generate noise-cancelled received data and received known signals. The noise-cancelled received known signal is processed to obtain an estimate of the channel transfer function. The estimated channel transfer function is combined with the noise-cancelled received data signal to reconstruct the transmitted data signal.
Patent GB-2455322-A (GB)
Title: Power tool with solenoid drive means
Inventor: BEST MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: B25D11/06
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A power tool 20, for example for removal of wall paper or barnacles, comprises a housing 5, and a driven member 11 for reciprocal movement relative to the housing. Guide means are provided to support and guide the driven member when reciprocating relative to the housing. The tool also comprises electrically powered drive means, and supply means for supply of electrical power to the drive means. The electrically powered drive means has a solenoid 6 having a core region, and the driven member comprises at least in part a ferrous section, whereby energising of the solenoid causes reciprocal movement of the driven member relative to the housing. Preferably, means are provided to provide a smaller secondary movement of the driven member at at least one end of each stroke, in the form of a two-part drive shaft (28, 29, fig 4). The solenoid may be linear, or curved along its length so that the driven member executes arcuate reciprocal movement.
Patent GB-2443752-A (GB)
Title: Version control for objects in a process plant configuration system
Inventor: LUCAS MICHAEL J
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A method for notifying 970 a user of a changed configuration associated with at least a portion of a process plant. The method comprising determining one or more module class objects 962 from which a process plant item was created. Wherein the process plant item is capable of representing a process entity within the process plant, and wherein the one or more module class object are capable of being generically representative of process entities within the process plant. Determining 964 a respective current version of each of the one or more module class objects; determining 966 a respective version of each of the one or more module class objects from which the process plant item was created; determining 968 whether the respective version from which the process plant item was created and the respective current version is different for each of the one or more module class objects. A notification 970 is generated that indicates a newer version of at least one of the one or more module class objects from which the process plant item was created exists if it is determined that the respective version from which the process plant item was created and the respective current version is different for at least one of the one or more module class objects.
Patent GB-2453187-A (GB)
Title: Lid with Integrated Lever for use with a Container
Inventor: BLAKEBOROUGH ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B65D43/00
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: An injection-moulded plastics lid (3) for use on a receptacle (2) to form a container for paint or the like has an integral opener (4) which is releasably retained on the lid by means of a hook (14) on the opener fitting around a flange (10) on the lid. There is a gap between the outer periphery of the flange and the receptacle, and a space beneath the underside of the flange which accommodate the hook. Upward movement of the other end of the opener causes the outer arcuate profile of the hook to cam against a corresponding curved profile on the inner top of the rim of the receptacle such as to urge the lid out of the receptacle. The opener allows the lid to be used with existing filling machinery, is unlikely to get lost and yet is easy to use. The opener may be injection moulded optionally followed by stretch blow moulding from a plastic material.
Patent GB-2459268-A (GB)
Title: A squeeze-film damper arrangement
Inventor: GIBBONS JOHN LESLIE
IPC: F16C32/06
Filed: 2008-04-16
Abstract: A squeeze-film damper arrangement 14 comprising: concentric inner 16a and outer 18 components defining an annular gap 20 there between for accommodating radial motion of the inner component 16a within the outer component 18. The annular gap 20 extends around the inner component 16a and is filled with fluid which acts to dampen the radial motion of the inner component 16a. The fluid is axially contained between spaced-apart, radially-compliant first and second face-seals 22, 24 provided between the inner and outer components 16a, 18. The first face-seal 22 is provided between the opposing faces of a first pair of radially overlapping circumferential sealing elements 26, 28 associated with the inner and outer components 16A, 18 respectively, a first one of the circumferential sealing elements 26, 28 in said pair being mounted for axial movement relative to the associated inner or outer component 16A, 18 and being axially biased against the second of said circumferential sealing elements 26, 28 in said pair to form the first face-seal.
Patent GB-2449039-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring method
Inventor: GLASS GARETH KEVIN
IPC: C23F13/00
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: A method of monitoring the protection delivered to steel bars (1) in concrete construction protected by a discrete sacrificial anode cathodic protection system comprising measuring potentials at potential measurement points located at close intervals in a representative area while the installed sacrificial anodes (2) are operating wherein the potential measurement points include at least three points (3) all located between but away from the same nearby installed anodes (2) and are all preferably located between the same pair of adjacent parallel steel bars. The results are used to identify the position of local anodes. The identification of anodes at locations where none are installed indicates that the steel may not he protected and the discrete sacrificial anode cathodic protection system is not operating effectively.