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Patent GB-2389213-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet printing apparatus
Inventor: HATTORL YASUHIRO
IPC: B41J2/05
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: An ink jet apparatus in which it is easy to change parameters of a driving signal to be applied to an ink jet head depending on desired ink drop volume. In steps S22, S24, S26 and S13, reference voltage es, reference frequency fs and waveform parameter are modified. Based on these modified parameters, the reference volume cs modified in step S16 is compared in step S17 with unit volume ci inputted in step S11. The modification of the reference parameters and the reference volume cs, and comparison between the reference volume cs and the unit volume ci are repeated till a difference is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold. The respective reference parameters when the difference is equal to or lower than the predetermined threshold are determined as the parameters of the driving signal.
Patent GB-2401683-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring engine order forcing frequency
Inventor: KURT-ELLI HILMI
IPC: G01M15/12
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: A method of monitoring engine order forcing frequency comprises the steps of: ```selecting at least one engine order for an engine, the engine order being related in a known manner to one or more engine vibration responses generated by the forcing of the engine order; ```receiving measurement data which provide a measure of the change in the frequency of the or each vibration response as the engine speed varies, and calculating therefrom the change in the engine order forcing frequency; and ```determining, on the basis of the calculated change in the engine order forcing frequency, a corresponding change in at least one second engine order forcing frequency for the engine as the engine speed varies. The engine may be an aero gas turbine engine or an internal combustion engine, and the method allows for engine modelling and health monitoring.
Patent GB-2404270-A (GB)
Title: Document composition
Inventor: BALINSKY HELEN
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A method of composing a document is disclosed which comprises defining a plurality of content portions to be fitted to the document, defining a content layout for the document, which defines at least two containers into which content portions are to be fitted, generating a first set of solutions for a first one of the containers, each comprising a combination of content, which fit within the container in accordance with one or more rules, generating a second set of solutions for a second one of the containers, each comprising a combination of content which fit within the second container in accordance with one or more rules, and referencing the first set with the second set to determine an allowable combination of solutions which fit the first and second containers in which all of the contents in the solution for the first container differ from the contents in the solution for the second container.
Patent GB-2395469-A (GB)
Title: Controlled planetary steering transmission with hydraulic rack assistance
Inventor: MERZ JOHANN
IPC: B62D5/08
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A steering system comprises a hydraulic assistance computing unit 13, controlling a valve 2 in response to signals including sensed input torque, and a steering wheel 9 delivering the input torque to a portion of a steering column 10, from which rotation is transmitted via epicyclic gearing 16 and a pinion 11 to a rack 8. The epicyclic gearing 16 comprises a ring gear 19 which may be braked and whose angle of rotation is monitored. The epicyclic gearing 16 may comprise a fixed ring (19a, fig 3) engaging a first set of planet gears (18a, fig 3) driving a second set of planet gears (18b, fig 3), which engage a movable ring gear (19b, fig 3), via sun gears (17a, 17b, fig 3). A ring gear braking element 20 may comprise a motor (22, fig 2), which can provide a controlled reaction force. If intervention is required to deflect vehicle wheels independently of a driver, braking is released so that the steering wheel 9 does not snatch. The system typically comprises a torque angle sensor 12, an accumulator 4 and a pump 1 which is operated when necessary by an engine or motor 14 via a clutch 15.
Patent GB-2394485-A (GB)
Title: Polytunnel system
Inventor: CORBETT THOMAS ROBERT
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: A polytunnel greenhouse system comprises a plurality of supports and a track member <B>22</B> interconnecting at least some of the supports. Each support may comprise a pair of leg members and a hoop member <B>12</B> supported by the leg members. The track member <B>22</B>, which may be rigid, may be carried by the hoop members <B>12</B>. A carrier member <B>26</B> may be moveable along the track member <B>22</B>. A drive means, which may be a cable connected to the carrier member <B>26</B> and cooperating with a motor driven pulley, for driving the carrier member <B>26</B> may be provided. In a first aspect the carrier member <B>26</B> carries load supporting means such as a basket, tray or vehicle for transporting loads through the polytunnel. In a second aspect the carrier member <B>26</B> may be coupled by a rigid link bar <B>28</B> of adjustable length to a runner <B>30</B> on a flexible venting bar <B>32</B> extending along a side of the polytunnel. Each hoop member <B>12</B> may carry a slidable grip <B>40</B> to which the cover is secured and which may be connected to the venting bar <B>32</B> by a wire link <B>42</B>. As the carrier member <B>26</B> is moved through the tunnel the runner <B>30</B> is also moved through the tunnel at a distance from the track <B>22</B> determined by the length of the rigid link bar <B>28</B> and the venting bar <B>32</B> can be locally lifted accordingly. Lifting of the venting bar <B>32</B> results in localised lifting of the grips <B>40</B> and attached cover.
Patent GB-2398144-A (GB)
Title: Automatic instruction set architecture generation
Inventor: GOODWIN DAVID W
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A digital computer system automatically creates an Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) that potentially exploits VLIW instructions, vector operation, fused operations, and specialized operations with the goal of increasing the performance of a set of applications while keeping hardware cost below a designer specified limit, or with the goal of minimizing hardware cost given a required level of performance.
Patent GB-2396829-A (GB)
Title: Melt-spun ceramic fiber filter and method
Inventor: HENRICHSEN MATTHEW P
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A method for making high temperature filter media is provided by melt-spinning a plurality of fibers of preceramic thermoplastic polymer to form a nonwoven textile web (20, 22) of the fibers, curing and cross-linking the thermoplastic polymer to a thermoset polymer, and thermally decomposing the thermoset polymer to ceramic. Between the melt-spinning step and the curing step, the web is formed to a filter pre-form in a green state while still pliable and malleable. The filter pre-form is cured without re-melting the thermoplastic polymer and without destroying morphology.
Patent GB-2405684-A (GB)
Title: Pressure control valve for fuel tank
Inventor: SATO HIROJI
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A pressure control valve <B>1</B> comprises a housing <B>3</B> having a first port <B>6</B> and a second port <B>4;</B> a first valve member <B>7</B> and a second valve member <B>21;</B> and springs <B>8</B> and <B>11</B> whose axial lines are eccentric to that of the respective valve seats <B>19</B> and <B>23.</B> The first valve member <B>7</B> opens the first port <B>6</B> when a pressure at the first port <B>6</B> exceeds a predetermined level and the second valve member <B>21</B> opens the first port <B>6</B> when a pressure at the first port <B>6</B> drops below a predetermined level. The eccentric springs cause the respective valve member to contact the inner surface of the housing when the valve member is open thereby preventing vibrations normally caused by turbulent flow.
Patent GB-2405796-A (GB)
Title: Intra-Urethral catheters
Inventor: WANG DAJUE
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: An intra-urethral catheter for a male patient, has a lumen 7 interrupted within the prostatic space S of the patient's urethra U, by a blockage 8, and upper and lower by-pass openings 9,10 through the catheter-wall 6 are located one above and one below the blockage 8. The upper opening 9 discharges urine collected from the bladder B to flush the prostatic space S, and the lower opening 10 passes the urine back into the lower part 7" of the lumen for discharge. In a modification the length of the catheter below the sphincter (M,fig 3) of the bulbar urethra and the external urethral orifice (O,fig 3) is of membraneous form (11,fig 3) and at the external urethral orifice (O,fig 3) extends into a portion (12,fig 3) for folding back over the glans (G,fig 3). A ring (13,fig 3) retains the folded-back portion (12,fig 3) on the glans (G,fig 3).
Patent GB-2403522-A (GB)
Title: Embedding material for use with a crime prevention screw
Inventor: UENO MAMORU
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: Embedding material (16) for use with a crime prevention screw (35) has a shape and size so that it can deform into a recess (35c) in the screw (35) and has at least an end portion (16b) made of a soft metal material such as soft iron, lead, copper, zinc, aluminium or tin. A crime prevention seat for a crime prevention screw is also disclosed and consists of a torus shape which surrounds a head of the crime prevention screw to make access to the head difficult.
Patent GB-2421237-A (GB)
Title: Luggage
Inventor: CHIANG HSI-WU
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A luggage 1 has a case 10 with a plurality of wheels 16 on a bottom side 12 thereof. A brake apparatus 20 is provided in the case 10 to brake the wheels 16. A switch 21 is provided on the case 10 for manipulation. A linkage device 18 is provided in the case 10 to connect the switch 21 and the brake apparatus 20, such that activating the switch 21 can operate the brake apparatus 20.
Patent GB-2415333-A (GB)
Title: Setting up a group call in a layered cellular communication network
Inventor: RAYNE MARK WENTWORTH
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A mobile communications system has overlapping macrocells 1, microcells 2, 3, 4, 5, and picocells 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Mobile units 19, 20, 21 and 22 that are using the mobile communications system are each registered with the respective picocell, 7, 12, 14 and 16, whose coverage area they fall within. When the mobile unit 19 requests a group call to the other mobile units 20, 21 and 22, the communications system determines where the members of the group that is being called are currently registered, and then determines the smallest cell that could cover all the group members, namely in this case the macrocell 1. The system then instructs each of the group meters 19, 20, 21 and 22 to transfer to the group call on a traffic channel of the macrocell 1. In this way, the group call can proceed using a single frequency pair of the radio base station serving macrocell 1.
Patent GB-2414863-A (GB)
Title: Linear patch antenna array and feed system
Inventor: HINO AKIHIRO
IPC: H01Q21/08
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: Antenna elements (2a-2t) are arranged in line on a surface of a substrate (1) at specific intervals along a longitudinal direction of the substrate. A phase-inverting distributor (6) is formed on the surface of the substrate in an area located between two antenna elements (2i, 2j) which are closest to and located on both sides of a vertical centerline, or a reference line, of the substrate. A primary feeder line (4) formed along the longitudinal direction of the substrate extends from the phase-inverting distributor (6) on both left and right sides thereof. The individual antenna elements are connected to the primary feeder line by secondary feeder lines (3a-3t) having predetermined impedances. The secondary feeder lines are connected to the respective antenna elements on sides thereof which are perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the substrate (1) and face the reference line on which the phase-inverting distributor (6) is located.
Patent GB-2429308-A (GB)
Title: Encrypting and decrypting data transfer device
Inventor: MACKELDEN JOHN MARK
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A data transfer device for transferring data between a host device (12) and a data storage medium (20). The data transfer device encrypts and/or decrypts data transferred between the host device (12) and the data storage medium (20) (e.g. a tape). The data transfer device stores an encryption/decryption key for encrypting/decrypting the data. Additionally, a data storage medium storing an encryption/decryption key and having at least one media recognition indicium (21,22) identifying the data storage medium to the data transfer device as one which stores an encryption/decryption key.
Patent GB-2418783-A (GB)
Title: AC adapter
Inventor: TAKAHASHI MASAHIKO
IPC: H02M7/00
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: An AC adapter comprises a circuit board 10 having first and opposite second surfaces, a transformer portion 4 being mounted thereon, a secondary capacitor 6 being connected to an output side of the transformer portion and wherein the secondary capacitor has a low profile and extends in parallel to the circuit board such that the AC adapter as a whole is reduced in external size and the transformer portion can be mounted on the first surface while the secondary capacitor is mounted on the second surface. The transformer portion may be stacked on top of filter portions 1A, 1B.
Patent GB-2430135-A (GB)
Title: Holder for drinks
Inventor: KUMAR NARINDER
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A holder for drinks comprises a disposable strip (1) of flexible synthetic plastics having a thumb hole (3), a retaining aperture (4) and a layer (8) of contact adhesive. In use the thumb is passed through hole (3) and an end (5) of the strip, formed with tooth shapes (6) is passed through the aperture (4) to secure the strip around the user's hand. The contact adhesive (8) is thus positioned on the back of the hand and is used to hold a standard flexible drinks container.
Patent GB-2418695-A (GB)
Title: Method And Device To Clamp Control Lines To Tubulars
Inventor: HAYES MICHAEL
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: The inventions relates to an apparatus for connecting a control line to a tubular string. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a guide boom pivotable around a location adjacent the string and with a guide member at an end thereof to guide the control line. The apparatus further includes a clamp boom that is independently pivotable and includes a clamp housing at an end thereof for clamping the control line against the tubular string. The guide boom and the clamp boom each have a center line which is substantially aligned with the center line of the tubing string permitting the control line to be aligned adjacent the tubular string prior to clamping.
Patent GB-2425887-A (GB)
Title: Image sensor and method of configuring an image sensor
Inventor: GAZELEY WILLIAM G
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A CMOS image sensor includes an array of pixels with an optical centre 30. Photodiodes 42 and transistor active areas 78 are located in a silicon substrate. Two metal interconnect elements 48, 52 are disposed in a first metal (Metal-1) layer 74 to provide reset and access signals to the pixel (RST, TX), and a further two metal interconnect elements 54, 56 (PVDD, BIT lines) are disposed perpendicular to the first two interconnect elements in a second metal (Metal-2) layer 76 separated from the Metal-1 layer by a dielectric insulation layer, to provide power and column selection to the pixel. Light shadowing of photodiodes 42 can be caused by Metal-2 layer lines obstructing light from reaching the photodiode of the pixel or neighboring pixel where incident light deviates from the normal, and this is more pronounced furthest away from the optical centre owing to non-telecentricity of the image device lens. To avoid shadowing in each pixel (fig 4: 32) PVDD and BIT lines 54, 56 and vias 110, 112 are shifted by a distance 200 from their corresponding distance when the pixel is at the optical centre, which is based non-linearly on the distance of the pixel from the optical centre. For a pixel at a first distance from the optical centre of the array (position 62 in fig 1), principle rays are incident an angle (fig 6: 162) so that neighbouring pixel 120 is not shadowed by left-shifted BIT line 56. For the pixel at the first distance in an opposite direction from the optical centre (position 64: fig 1), the photodiode 42 is not shadowed by right-shifted PVDD line 54 (see fig 8), and a span element (fig 7: 360) extending from shifted PVDD line towards via 106 is necessary to maintain electrical connection between the PVDD line and the drains of reset and source-follower transistors.
Patent GB-2438430-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic surveying
Inventor: MACGREGOR LUCY
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2006-05-22
Abstract: A method of analysing results from a controlled source electromagnetic survey (CSEM) of a region of interest containing a previously identified geological structure suitable for bearing hydrocarbons is described. The method comprises providing a first survey data set obtained outside the region of interest, i.e. off-target, for a range of source-receiver orientations and offsets, and providing a second survey data set obtained inside the region of interest, i.e. on target, for a range of source-receiver offsets. The method further comprises performing a mathematical inversion of the first survey data set to provide a model of the subterranean strata outside the region of interest, and processing the second survey data set to provide a model of the subterranean strata inside the region of interest, wherein the processing of the second survey data set takes account of the results of the model of the off-target region. A method of planning a survey and performing a survey using simulated data is included.
Patent GB-2440753-A (GB)
Title: Force sensor and programmable spring emulator
Inventor: BIGGE WILLIAM
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A force sensor 3 comprises first and second members 5,7 which are coupled such as to be movable in one axis relative to one another. Pairs of deformable elastic elements 9 are disposed between the first and second members 5,7 such that a force as applied to one of the first and second members causes deformation of the elastic element 9 and is transferred to the other of the first and second members. A sensor element 11 is provided for measuring the relative deflection of the first and second members, which deflection corresponds to the applied force. First and second members are rotatably coupled about a rotational axis. In another embodiment the members could be linearly coupled to be moveable along a linear axis.
Patent GB-2441385-A (GB)
Title: Ball throwing and catching apparatus
Inventor: BREWER BENJAMIN
IPC: A63B71/04
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for playing a game of throwing and catching balls comprises a ramp 2 at a lower, in use, region of the apparatus 1 along the top surface of which balls are thrown. The ramp 2 extends into a bend 9 which ends at an upper, in use, region of said apparatus 1 and which is of sufficient curvature to tend to return the balls for catching to the side of the apparatus 1 from which they are thrown. The ramp 2 preferably has a downwardly inclined first portion and a second portion having at least part on the bend 9, the first and second portions being separable. Apparatus may incorporate a base (20, Fig 3) serving as a ballast. The apparatus may comprise a tubular frame 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and a sheet 8, or preferably two sheets, one overlapping the other. Preferably a pre-recorded soundtrack is stored and a sensor triggers the reading of the soundtrack dependent upon the travel direction or impact of the ball.
Patent GB-2442225-A (GB)
Title: Recycling bins made by folding flexible sheet material
Inventor: BARTLE ANDREW
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A recycling bin 1 comprises a bin body 2 having a top and side walls 6 formed from a sheet of flexible material by folding and defining an inner space for receiving objects to be recycled, such as mobile phones. The top is closed off by a top wall 3 extending between the side walls 6, and the top wall 3 has an aperture 7 extending therethrough through which objects may be inserted into the bin and an engaging lip 10 for engaging a receiving tab 11 on one of the side walls 6. Hinged anti-tamper flaps 9 may be displaceably disposed in the aperture 7. When the bin 1 is to be closed off for transportation a lid 4 may be secured in the closed position overlying the top wall 3 by tabs 17. The sheet of flexible material may be a cardboard blank.
Patent GB-2444732-A (GB)
Title: Tidal or river turbine with vertical axis screw turbine
Inventor: MCMENEMIE CONOR
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: An Archimedes type turbine screw 1 has indents on one side of its blades, and is placed vertically, or at an angle in flowing water such as a river or tidal stream. The screw therefore turns in the same direction regardless of the direction of water flow. The screw may be attached to an alternator or pump (4, figure 3) power generation, and two screws may placed side-by-side, connected by gearing, 4 and rotate in opposite directions. The device may be fixed to a floating platform (6, figure 4) which is moored by anchoring chain 7.
Patent GB-2444897-A (GB)
Title: Rail mounting assembly for cabinets
Inventor: BETTISON STEVEN
IPC: A47B95/00
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A mounting structure 1 comprises a rail 10 affixed to a wall, a bracket or cabinet hanger 11 supported on the rail and fixed in place using a plug or insert 12. The rail is fixed to the wall via holes along its length using screws or bolts. Cabinet hangers may be symmetrical so that they can be fitted to either side of a cabinet. The plug has a shape that is commensurate with the space made between the bracket and rail to provide a tight fit to firmly hold the two parts together.
Patent GB-2433440-A (GB)
Title: Stable baking soda/peroxide with calcium and phosphate whitening product
Inventor: BUELO ADONIS
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A dentifrice containing sodium bicarbonate, a peroxide generator, and remineralizing calcium and phosphate salts is provided within an anhydrous vehicle to maintain stability and palatability.
Patent GB-2435548-A (GB)
Title: A multi-resonant frequency antenna including a liquid radiator
Inventor: KIM HYUN HAK
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A multiple resonance antenna 100-1 comprises a tubular body110 with one closed end and one open end. The open end of the tubular body includes a female thread region 116 into which a further body 130 with a male thread region 132, 134 engages. The said further body 130 includes a cover 136 for closing the open end of the tubular body and when the said bodies 110-1, 130 are engaged they form a closed space. A first radiator 140 extends in a longitudinal direction within the closed space of the tubular body and extends through the cover 136 of the further body 130. A second radiator 120 is disposed around the first radiator 140. A liquid radiator 150 is also housed within the said closed space. The first radiator 140 may be surrounded by a dielectric block of material which may be a further radiator and an external feed point 142 may be provided. The closed space may be subdivided into regions which receive different polar liquid radiators with different additives. The first and/or second radiators 140, 120 may be directly fed or parasitically fed. The second radiator 120 may be a helical element located within the threaded regions of the bodies or within the said closed space. A liquid tight seal 160 may be provided between the bodies. The antenna may provide a compact arrangement which can operate in wide and/or a low adjustable frequency bands.