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Patent GB-2357107-A (GB)
Title: Modular barrier
Inventor: TAGG RICHARD LEACH
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A modular barrier consisting of a plurality of identical barrier sections (10). Each barrier section (10) comprises a wide base (12) and a narrow upright portion (14) having a projection (16) at a male end and a projection (18) at a female end. Both of the projections have semicylindrical outer surfaces. The projection (16) at the male end is designed to fit into a correspondingly shaped first recess (20) that lies below the projection (18) of the female end of another barrier (10) of the same type. The projection (18) at the female end is designed to fit into a correspondingly shaped second recess (22) that lies above the projection (16) at the male end of a barrier (10) of the same type. The first and second recess (20, 22) include part cylindrical surfaces (24, 26). At the female end (18), the base portion (12) has a nose (28) having a surface shaped as the profile of rotation of the base portion (12). At the male end (16), the base portion (12) has a corresponding shaped cavity (30). Bores (32,34,36 Figs 3 and 4) are provided through the male (16), female (18) and nose (28) portions, through which a hinge pin (40 Fig 7a,b) is passed which is fixed eg. by a bayonet fitting (42 Fig 7a) or screwed into a dome-shaped cap (46 Fig 8a-b) that sits in the recess (38 Fig 4) in the nose (28). The barrier sections (10) may be further held together by tension straps in a figure-of-eight configuration between adjacent barrier sections (10). End male (60 Fig 6) and female (62 Fig 5) pieces are provided to complete the barrier.
Patent GB-2357615-A (GB)
Title: Access rights managing system, portable terminal, gateway and contents server
Inventor: NITAKI TAKASHI
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: An access right managing system, a portable terminal, a gateway and a contents server allow the management and registration of access rights of a user to be simplified at low cost. A gateway 22 manages the right of a portable terminal 20 to access data of various contents services stored in a contents server 21 on the Internet. When the gateway 22 receives the first request for access from the portable terminal 20, it assigns a user ID and a password to the same and transmits them to the portable terminal 20. When another request for use with that ID and password is received, the gateway 22 generates access history information after authenticating the user and grants an access right during a predetermined effective period from the date of the first access. In response to an access during the effective period, content data acquired from the contents server 21 are transferred after being converted into a data format which corresponds to the mode of display of the portable terminal 20. In the case of a request for access outside the effective period, the access is interrupted, and continuation of the access right is prompted by an access right continuation notice.
Patent GB-2372471-A (GB)
Title: Power tool system
Inventor: TONG SIMON
IPC: B25F3/00
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A power tool system includes a common body (10) and a plurality of attachment heads (22). The body (10) has a control mechanism (20) actuable by selective ones of the heads (22) to determine the output of the tool system. Selective heads (22) actuate the control mechanism (20) to restrict, prevent or actuate certain output modes of the output spindle (16) of the common body (10), whereas non-selective heads do not achieve the same result.
Patent GB-2361210-A (GB)
Title: Method of printing on fleece
Inventor: FITCHETT BARRY
IPC: B41F16/02
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: A method of printing on fleece type fabric involves placing a fleece fabric piece 26 on a central platen 22 of a translating transfer table of a fabric printing press and placing on it an inked transfer paper 34, 36. The transfer table is slid under a heated platen 38 and a vacuum seal is formed between the table 22 and platen 38. Preferably the table comprises two relatively movable parts; an outer peripheral wall and an inner table portion. The essential element of the invention is that the vacuum drawn inside a chamber formed between the transfer table 22 and the heated platen 38 is sufficient to cause the inner table portion to rise upwardly towards and bring the upper surface of the transfer paper 34, 36 into contact with the heated platen 38, but only to exert a minimal "touch kiss" pressure on the fleece fabric. The vacuum drawn is between 0.068 - 0.088 MPa of mercury, the heated platen 38 is heated to 190-210 deg C and the "touch kiss" contact is made for 25-35 seconds.
Patent GB-2357219-A (GB)
Title: Voice mail based billing delivery system
Inventor: TEHAN TONY
IPC: G06Q30/04
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: A method and system for the delivering bills to subscribers of wireless telecommunication services, and the subsequent retrieval of the same, using a voice mail system is disclosed. In an aspect of the invention, a bill is generated from billing information obtained from a billing center containing the call details of individual subscribers. The generated bill is translated into a format comprising synthesized speech message describing the bill specifics. Alternatively, the bill may be translated into a computer readable file capable of being downloading by a computer. The translated bill is stored in the subscriber's voice mailbox following which a notification is sent to the subscriber to indicate its arrival. The bill can be subsequently retrieved by the subscriber by accessing the voice mailbox with either a phone or a computer. The invention permits cost effective and timely delivery of bills without having to rely on a third party for delivery. Moreover, the subscriber is able to attain access to their bill from any location.
Patent GB-2374217-A (GB)
Title: A fast and accurate charge pump for PLLs or delay-locked loops
Inventor: LEVER ANDREW M
IPC: H03L7/089
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A fast-acting charge pump is responsive to very short UP or DOWN pulses from a phase detector. To accelerate switching of the transistors P1 and P2 by a signal applied to the gate of P1, a complementary signal is applied through a capacitor 65 to the node A between the transistors P1 and P2. This provides fast turn-on and turn-off without waveform distortion of the output current pulse. The NMOS pull-down section N1, N2 has a similar speed-up capacitor 69. The charge pump may be used in frequency multiplying phase-locked loops or delay-locked loops for producing precisely delayed signals from an input clock signal. The loops may be used in processors or in their peripherals. The bias transistors 43, 45 set the amplitude of the output current pulses.
Patent GB-2374420-A (GB)
Title: Personal locating system comprising a body function sensor, a GPS receiver and a transmitter
Inventor: KOUMIS JAMES
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: A personal locating system comprises a device (P) for wearing by an individual, the device including sensing means for sensing at least one body function (e.g heart rate) of the wearer, and means for transmitting a signal which indicates the sensed body function. A monitoring means (S,M) receives the signal and determines, from the signal, the location of the device and also indicates the body function. In its embodiment, the locating system is installed within a wrist watch arrangement which also comprises a global position system (GPS) receiver or a similar satellite navigation receiver.
Patent GB-2375261-A (GB)
Title: Transfer of SIM data between mobile computing devices
Inventor: HILTUNEN MISKA
IPC: H04W8/20
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: In a typical radiotelephone system, such as GSM, each radiotelephone or cellular device requires a subscriber identification module (SIM) in order to communicate with a telecommunications network. Generally the SIMs are removable from a radiotelephone and may placed in another radiotelephone, which thereby connects to the network using information contained in the SIM. This, however, can prove extremely inconvenient for the user having two or more radiotelephones. One way around this problem is for the user to have just one SIM, and to physically transfer the SIM to whichever radiotelephone is currently in use. This, however, is cumbersome since first the power must be switched off, the SIM must be removed, the SIM inserted into the new device, the new device must be powered on, and finally the new device must go through the initialisation and network authorisation phases. During this time no calls can be made or received. This process is further hindered by the fact that in many radiotelephones the SIM is located behind the battery, so that the additional steps of removing and replacing the battery must be performed. Accordingly, one aim of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems.
Patent GB-2362487-A (GB)
Title: Program Reproduction System with Content-Related Information.
Inventor: TERADA KOSEI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-05-17
Abstract: Client is connected to a selected program serving site via a communication network. The program serving site includes a database storing plural types of contents having various different characters and can supply a program file defining a reproducing sequence of a plurality of contents including those of different characters. The client includes a plurality of types of reproduction engines which are capable of reproducing the contents of the respective characters. The client receives a program file from the program serving site and also receives, from the database of the site, contents specified by the received program file. Information related to the program contents is also transferred to the client and displayed.
Patent GB-2378714-A (GB)
Title: Mobile soundproof enclosure
Inventor: MELLIKOF KEIRAN
IPC: E04B1/82
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: A mobile soundproof enclosure (12) comprises four sides and a roof (13), a means for raising or lowering the enclosure (9) into a mobile or an in use position respectively. Preferably the enclosure is provided with a door (10), a source of light (7) and ventilation (5). The enclosure may further include a seal (11) around the base of the enclosure which contact the ground when the enclosure is lowered into an in use position. The enclosure may be extendable.
Patent GB-2379596-A (GB)
Title: Safety cutlery
Inventor: TOLLMAN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: A47G21/02
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: An item of cutlery comprises an operative portion 2 at the end of a handle 1. The operative portion is made from a soft and preferably flexible plastics material of a consistency similar to rubber whereas the handle is made from a stronger and more rigid plastics material than the operative portion and is moulded thereto to become integral therewith and inseparable therefrom unless deliberately cut apart with a tool. The operative portion may be made from a thermoplastic elastomer and the handle from polypropylene. The handle may be comparatively short so as not to protrude from an adult's fist sufficiently to wield as a harmful weapon. The item may be a spoon, a fork, a knife or a spoon terminating in prongs to also serve as a fork. The handle 1 contains internal channels into which an extension 3 of the operative portion 2 is co-moulded.
Patent GB-2382370-A (GB)
Title: Rail fastening clip removing hand tool
Inventor: WORMALL ROBERT STEVEN
IPC: E01B29/24
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: The tool comprises a handle 2 pivoted on a member for abutting the web of a railway rail, the handle applying force via an intermediate link member 3 to a lever 4 having a roller and a wedge end for forcing the clip away from the rail but still in its anchorage. The link member 3 can then be coupled to the handle 2 at a higher location so that further movement of the handle causes the lever 4 to push the clip from the anchorage.
Patent GB-2382478-A (GB)
Title: Determining the approximate frequency error of an oscillator
Inventor: DEEDMAN ROBERT
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A method for determining the approximate frequency error of an oscillator of a code division multiple access receiver is described. The method comprises controlling a correlator (10) to correlate a predetermined sequence with a sequence received from an oscillator (23), an operating frequency of the correlator relative to the received signal being dependent on the frequency error of the oscillator. The oscillator (23) is then controlled to adopt plural different frequencies. The frequency error is then estimated by examining outputs of the correlator (10) at the different oscillator frequencies.
Patent GB-2364531-A (GB)
Title: Ink receptive substrates
Inventor: ANNABLE TOM
IPC: B41M5/00
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: An ink receptive substrate comprising: (i) a support material; and (ii) a porous polymer layer on the support material obtained by polymerisation of a microemulsion on the support material; wherein the microemulsion comprises a co-polymerisable surfactant. Also claimed is a process for preparing an ink receptive substrate carrying a desired image and a kit for printing the substrate with ink.
Patent GB-2367337-A (GB)
Title: Actuator bearing cartridge for disc storage system
Inventor: MISSO NIGEL F
IPC: F16C33/60
Filed: 2000-01-12
Abstract: A pivot bearing cartridge (112) is provided for an actuator (110) in a disc storage system (100). The pivot bearing cartridge (112) includes a shaft (140), a first outer sleeve (142) and a second outer sleeve (144). The first and second outer sleeves (142, 144) are coupled together. Raceways (160) are formed in the sleeves (142, 144) and the shaft (140). The raceways (160) carry balls (170) to form ball bearings (146) allowing movement of the sleeves (142, 144) relative to the shaft (140).
Patent GB-2388001-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for beamformer steering delay during handsfree speech recognition
Inventor: AMIRI MAZIAR
IPC: G10L21/0216
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: A beamformer for outputting an enhanced signal to a speech recognition system, comprises a microphone array 1 for receiving audio signals from a plurality of microphones, a steering module 3 connected to the microphone array for calculating audio parameters related to the location of a talker, the steering module being subject to an inherent initial delay in calculating the parameters, a buffer module 5 connected to the microphone array for delaying the audio signals by at least the inherent initial delay; and a beamforming part 7 connected to the buffer module and the steering module for directing the microphone array toward the talker in response to receiving the audio parameters from the steering part, such that an enhanced signal is output for application to a speech recognition system. The delay imposed by the buffer module 5 may be gradually reduced during periods of silence.
Patent GB-2374098-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer screen and downhole completion method
Inventor: VOLL BENN A
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: A downhole completion method and an expandable filtration apparatus are disclosed. The filter assembly comprises a plurality of layers beginning with a coated perforated base pipe. The coating reduces the force required for expansion. A drainage layer overlays the base pipe with the filtration layer above it. The drainage layer improves flow through the filtration layer and protects it from burrs in the base pipe. A filtration enhancement layer fits over the filtration layer and an outer shroud protects the assembly during run in. The assembly can be used as made or expanded downhole in one or a series of expansions.
Patent GB-2390734-A (GB)
Title: Learning management system
Inventor: TAYLOR GARY DAVID
IPC: G09B7/04
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel computer-based learning management systems which adaptively deliver learning materials to a student according to the student's preferred type (or mode) of learning. Also provided are methods and systems for same, computer programs, and computer program products.
Patent GB-2374825-A (GB)
Title: Riveting apparatus
Inventor: SEEWRAJ ANGRAJ KUMAR
IPC: B21J15/06
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: A riveting apparatus is described, including a body having abutment means 19 mounted at one end thereof, and stop means mounted at a position remote therefrom, so that a mandrel 30 inserted through the abutment means has its end remote from its head located axially by the stop means in predetermined axial relationship to the body, <U>characterised in that</U> the abutment means is adjustable with respect to the body in the direction along the mandrel axis, thereby to provide adjustment of the relative positions of the abutment and the mandrel head. A pneumatic piston means for use in rivet feeding means in the riveting apparatus is also described.
Patent GB-2392765-A (GB)
Title: Connector for attaching a signal detonator to a rail
Inventor: JENNINGS JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B61L5/20
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: A detonator clip for securely locating a signal detonator on an elongate rail (11), consisting of a base (14), retainment means (20) removably to hold the detonator (21) above the rail and resiliently deformable legs (16, 17) that bear upon opposite sides of the rail. This clip may be securely and easily attached to and removed from the rail many times, and on an assortment of different-sized rails, such that the detonator is appropriately positioned and detonates when a train passes over it. The retainment means preferably consist of a pair of arms extending upwardly from the base with ridges (22) that bear on the detonator. The connector may be formed from plastics material, by injection moulding.
Patent GB-2383192-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulation structure, method and apparatus for organic light-emitting diodes
Inventor: CHEN HWA-FU
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: An encapsulation plate 4 comprising glass or a flexible material, has formed on it a pattern of protruding walls 13a-c, which enclose OLED elements 3 and are bonded by adhesive 6 to the device substrate 2, spacing the plate 4 from the device elements 3 and forming seals around the elements. In embodiments having more than one concentric wall enclosing an element (figs 3-5), canals are present between the walls, which confine the adhesive 6 while the adhesive is applied, and when the structure is bonded. In some embodiments, a UV-curable adhesive is used, and the plate is UV-transmitting. All of the OLED elements 3 on substrate 2 are encapsulated using only one alignment process, resulting in a process which is more reliable and more time and cost effective compared to one-by-one placing of conventional sealing caps over OLED elements.
Patent GB-2381621-A (GB)
Title: System and method for acquiring and quantifying vehicular damage information
Inventor: BOMAR JR JOHN B
IPC: G06Q99/00
Filed: 1999-02-03
Abstract: A system comprising: a processor a computer readable medium coupled to the processor; a computer program encoded in the computer readable medium having instructions to: receive a damage rating for a subject vehicle, said damage rating comprising one of a plurality of preselected levels; compare said damage rating to a crash test damage rating to determine compliance with a predetermined rule, said crash test damage rating associated with a crash test vehicle related to said subject vehicle; and estimate a change in velocity of said subject vehicle using data from said crash test vehicle if said comparing indicates compliance with said predetermined rule.
Patent GB-2386127-A (GB)
Title: Transparent laminate having low emissivity
Inventor: MURATA KENJI
IPC: B32B15/04
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: A transparent laminate having low emissivity which has one or more dielectric layers such as a zinc oxide (ZnO) film and one or more metal layers such as a silver (Ag) film being laminated on one another, charaeterized in that at least one dielectric layer is divided in the direction of film thickness by at least one amorphous layer. The transparent laminate having low emissivity exhibits improved durability of the metal layer, since the formation of a zinc oxide film as a dielectric layer on an amorphous layer causes the collapse of the columnar crystal structure of zinc oxide and, as a result, not only the amorphous layer but also the dielectric layer act also as a barrier preventing the entry of moisture or a gas.
Patent GB-2402738-A (GB)
Title: Scale detection
Inventor: RAMOS ROGERIO T
IPC: G01V8/16
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A method of detecting the formation of scale within, for example, a well bore, comprises deploying an optical fibre into the well bore, launching light into the fibre and detecting light emerging from the fibre. Any scale forming on the fibre will exert stresses on the fibre and possibly distort the fibre. The stresses and distortion alter the optical characteristics of the fibre, so that changes appear in the emerging light, such as increased attenuation or changes in the wavelength of Brillouin scattered light. The emerging light is therefore detected and monitored for any such changes, as these provide an early warning indication of the presence of scale within the well bore. This can be enhanced by providing the fibre with a coating that will cause scale to be preferentially deposited on the fibre. The coating may comprise one or more materials likely to precipitate as scale within a given well bore, such as barium sulphate.
Patent GB-2393789-A (GB)
Title: Gradient coil assembly for magnetic resonance tomograph
Inventor: SCHUSTER JOHANN
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: When positioning and fixing a gradient coil assembly (2) in the basic field magnet (1) of a magnetic resonance tomograph or nuclear spin tomograph, an annular clamping element (3) is clamped at an end face (21) of the gradient coil assembly (2) between the gradient coil assembly (2) and the basic field magnet (1). The clamping element (3) in this case has a conical inner surface by way of which it is in contact (4) in a form-locking manner with the gradient coil assembly (2). The conical inner surface can be configured so as to be axially symmetrical so that during the positioning it effects self-centering forces on the gradient coil assembly (2). This is advantageous with regard to time-saving and precise installation. As a result of the annular contact between the clamping element (3) and the gradient coil assembly (2) bracing of the gradient coil assembly (2) is effected which in addition to effecting a decrease in vibration also effects a reduction in noise.
Patent GB-2387925-A (GB)
Title: Closed-loop actuator control system having bumpless gain and anti-windup logic
Inventor: ZHU G GEORGE
IPC: F02D43/00
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: A closed-loop actuator control system includes a single PI controller for controlling one or more actuators to minimize an error between an engine operating parameter value and a reference parameter value. In multiple actuator systems, the control system of the present invention is operable to drive one actuator to its upper limit before transferring control to the next actuator The proportional gain block of the PI controller preferably includes a bumpless gain feature operable to limit the rate of change of the proportional gain to thereby provide smooth gain scheduling. A feedforward block may optionally be included that preferably includes the bumpless gain feature. The actuator control system further includes anti-windup logic operable to disable the PI integrator if the actuator drive signal is upper or lower limit bounded and the error signal is greater or less than zero respectively, thereby creating dynamic saturation of the PI integrator