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Patent GB-2376915-A (GB)
Title: Smooth surfaced lithophane
Inventor: STOKES DAVID
IPC: B44F1/06
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: Light is exposed to the rear of the lithophane, so that it can filter through the thin translucent sheet, which has variable thickness to modulate the light transmission properties and the translucent enamel/epoxy resin surface from which it is made to render an image. The lithophane comprises a translucent model made from a three dimensional geometric model of the lithophane using 3D printing (rapid prototyping) or CNC (computer numerical control) milling. An epoxy resin mixed with a translucent enamel hardener is poured over the lithophane model in cold liquid form and allowed to set. This creates the surface finish. The resin enhanced construction provides a durable smooth surfaced lithophane with good light transmission properties such that can be used to incorporate photographic either monochrome or true coloured images into durable manufactured objects such as memorabilia, jewellery, tombstones, collectors items, security devices etc.
Patent GB-2392598-A (GB)
Title: Metal to frangible component sealing and securing system
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER HALLAM
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: An electric beating element 1, having a depending flange around which is placing an elastomeric spacer ring 14, is inserting into a vessel bottom where the compressed spacer ring and serves to hold the heating element in predetermined spaced-apart relation to the vessel bottom while a curable adhesive sealant is introduced 13,15 and allowed to cure so as to hold the two parts together ensuring that thermal movements of the heating element cannot crack the vessel.. The spacer ring can be removed for re-use or can be left in place. The sealant and the spacer may be silicone and the vessel may be, for example, glass, glass ceramic or porcelain
Patent GB-2381297-A (GB)
Title: A lubrication system for the drive interface of a scroll compressor
Inventor: SUN ZILI
IPC: F04C18/02
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: The scroll compressor consists of two scrolls, one 22 being stationary, and the other 24 orbiting around the first. The second scroll has a boss 30, into which is fitted a sliding block 34. This block extends out of the boss, and a notch 40 is formed in this extended portion 39, to form a lubrication port. This port is in direct communication with a reservoir 32. A drive shaft 28 fitted with an eccentric or offset pin 36 is employed to rotate the second scroll. The pin fits within the sliding block, and the pin and bore 37 of the sliding block have a drive interface between them constructed of surfaces 48 and 46. The notch in the sliding block is located opposite a chamfer 50 on the pin, so that in operation, centrifugal forces will drive the lubricant in one direction only along the interface, ensuring optimal lubrication.
Patent GB-2394003-A (GB)
Title: Disc pump with a magnetic coupler
Inventor: BLACK DAVID THOMAS
IPC: F04D13/02
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: A disc pump (10) for possible use in the oil lubrication system of an engine, including a driving part (12) and a pumping part (14), the pumping part (14) including a plurality of generally parallel planar elements (16) all mounted for rotation about a first axis (A), wherein the driving part (12) is coupled to the pumping part (14) by means of a magnetic coupling device (20) such that rotation of the driving part (12) may cause rotation of the pumping part (14) about the first axis (A). Moreover, by virtue of coupling the driving part to the pumping part by means of a magnetic coupling device, slip may occur between the driving part and the pumping part if the torque necessary to rotate the pumping part exceeds a threshold value.
Patent GB-2396557-A (GB)
Title: Protecting animals against ectoparasite infestations
Inventor: STRAUSS JOHN
IPC: A01N25/12
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: A method for protecting companion animals against fleas, ticks and other ectoparasites comprises applying to the animal a pre-determined amount of concentrated powder containing a pyrethroid or other insecticide. A synergist, such as piperonyl butoxide or MGK264, or an insect growth regulator, such as pyriproxifen or methoprene, may also be applied. The pre-determined amount of powder may be contained in a single unit applicator tube having a nozzle and small orifice for localised application.
Patent GB-2383492-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for data field reuse in an ACD
Inventor: DEZONNO ANTHONY J
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: An automatic call distribution system is adapted to connect a telephone call of a caller to an agent station through a public switched telephone network (PSTN) where call information identifiers received from the PSTN are repopulated. The method includes the steps of receiving the incoming telephone from the PSTN, transferring the incoming call to a voice response unit (VRU), requesting, by the VRU, predetermined data from the caller, receiving, by the VRU, the requested predetermined data, repopulating a portion of the call information identifiers with repopulated data corresponding to the predetermined data, transferring the incoming telephone call back to the automatic call distribution system from the VRU along with the repopulated data retained within the call information identifiers, routing the transferred call to the agent station, displaying the repopulated data.
Patent GB-2380353-A (GB)
Title: Alternative block orders for better prediction
Inventor: EINARSSON TORBJOERN
IPC: H04N7/50
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for maximizing the prediction utility of previously encoded macroblocks (20, 30, 40) by adjusting the scanning order of the blocks (22, 32, 42) within a macroblock (20, 30, 40) to be encoded is disclosed. Where no previously encoded blocks are available above the macroblock (20, 30, 40) being encoded, the alternative scanning orders allow for maximum utility of previously encoded blocks located to the left of the macroblock (20, 30, 40) being encoded. Where no previously encoded blocks are available either above or to the left of the macroblock (20, 30, 40) being encoded, the alternative scanning orders allow for maximum utility of information from blocks (22, 32, 42) that are presently being encoded in the same macroblock (20, 30, 40). The particular scanning order used may be signaled implicitly based on the location of the macroblock (20, 30, 40) being encoded, or it may be signaled explicity by code words within the bitstream containing the encoded block information. In the case where the scanning order is to be signaled explicitly by a code word, the optimal scanning order may be chosen from among one or more scanning orders for any particular picture and macroblock (20, 30, 40).
Patent GB-2380893-A (GB)
Title: Color cast detection and removal in digital images
Inventor: COOPER TED J
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A color correction method uses adaptive segmentation. A color space having an achromatic axis (12) with a default gray radius (60) establishes bins of neutral color (42) in a chromatic plane. The bins (42) are populated with the pixels of the digital color image (32). A color histogram (44) computed with chromaticity peaks (74, 76, 78) for the pixels within the default gray radius (60), which is adjusted to a gray radius (64). The color cast is detected from a dominant chromaticity peak (80), within the gray radius (64) and color cast distance from the achromatic axis (12). The color cast is removed from the pixels by subtracting the color cast distance from the color image (32) in the color space and outputting a color cast removed color image (36).
Patent GB-2381273-A (GB)
Title: Yeast transformant producing recombinant human parathyroid hormone and method for producing the hormone
Inventor: RHEE SANG KI
IPC: C12N15/16
Filed: 2001-08-27
Abstract: Novel Saccharomyces Cerevisiae mutant strains are provided for producing human parathyroid hormone. The novel strains are genetically disrupted in at least one of the genes encoding the yapsin family of proteases Yapsin 1, Yapsin 2 and Yapsin 3 and harbor a human parathyroid hormone gene in their genomes. Culturing the novel strains results in the secretion of intact hPTH into culture media at high yield.
Patent GB-2385195-A (GB)
Title: Tungsten-containing fuel cell catalyst and method of making same
Inventor: CHRISTIAN JOEL B
IPC: B05D5/12
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: A tungsten-containing fuel cell catalyst having high electrochemical activity and its method of making are described. The tungsten-containing catalyst may be formed in situ in a fuel cell after the fuel cell is assembled. The catalyst is formed by a low temperature electrochemical activation of a tungsten-containing precursor which has been deposited on a carbon support.
Patent GB-2385032-A (GB)
Title: Loading assembly for a vehicle spindle test fixture
Inventor: HAEG STEVEN ROBERT
IPC: G01M13/02
Filed: 2000-08-01
Abstract: A loading assembly for a vehicle spindle test fixture (130) comprises a wheel adapter housing (16) which is mountable to a vehicle spindle. A first bell crank (90) is connected to the wheel adapter housing via a connecting strut (92). A first actuator is operably connected to the first bell crank (90) to displace the wheel adapter housing parallel to the spindle axis. A pair of second bell cranks (96A, 96B) are pivotally connected to the first bell crank (90) and there are a pair of second connecting struts (98A, 98B) , each connected to a respective second bell crank (96A, 96B) and are operably connected to the wheel adapter housing (16) to cause the wheel adapter housing (16) to rotate.
Patent GB-2401028-A (GB)
Title: A locker assembly having a trapezoidal or triangular plan section
Inventor: MCKAY ALASTAIR
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A locker assembly (1) comprises a carcass (2) with a lockable door (3a, 3b) which (when the door is closed) together define an enclosed storage space for the locker assembly. The carcass (2) has side walls (4, 5) which converge symmetrically at an acute angle to each other from the front to the rear of the assembly throughout the depth thereof. The locker assembly may be triangular or trapezoidal in plan view, and may comprise upper and lower storage spaces each provided with a lockable door 3a,3b. The locker assemblies may be positioned in an array with side walls of the assemblies in face-to-face relationship such that the array is polygonal or part-polygonal (FIG. 2), or positioned in the line formation with adjacent lockers having their doors on opposite sides of the formation (FIG. 3).
Patent GB-2397470-A (GB)
Title: Un-tethered communication system and apparatus
Inventor: NURSTEN DALE CALLUM PETER
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2003-06-23
Abstract: A communication system which provides a mobile wireless radio network to indoor, outdoor or difficult areas. The system has one or more wireless network cells (WNC) which each have their own power supply. The WNC comprises an enclosure 1 with exchangeable side panel 2 and telescopic mast/pole 3. The enclosure is made from a robust light weight material to house the communication equipment 4. The telescopic mast/pole 3 is fixed to the enclosure 1, through which the communication cable 6 passes from the communications antenna 7 to the communications equipment 4. The communication cable 6 is connected to the communication equipment 4 via a cable management system 8. Carrying handle(s) 9 or strap 10, make for easy repositioning.
Patent GB-2404483-A (GB)
Title: Payment for good or services from a computer network
Inventor: BERNSTEIN JARED
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: In conducting transactions using a distributed computer network 10, such as the Internet, a user 100 buys a payment identifier (e.g. a PIN on a scratch card) and uses this to pay for an online purchase. The identifiers are produced by a payment administrator which includes a database 300 associating an account with each identifier. The payment identifiers may include restrictions so that particular identifiers (e.g. those for use by children) will only be able to access selected online vendors 200. If an identifier is used to access a streaming service which charges by the amount of time the service is connected or the quantity of information supplied, the payment processing apparatus will periodically check the funds remaining in the account and deduct value from it.
Patent GB-2406287-A (GB)
Title: A playing surface for a strategy game
Inventor: KERRISON PAUL RICHARD
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A game board for tabletop games, and more particularly, for use in historical, science fiction, fantasy, tactical and strategic gaming systems, for use with counters or miniatures. The game board takes the form of six equal sized hexagons, which are clearly discernable on the surface of the game board in a particular specified configuration. The identical individual game boards can be fastened together using fasteners on the underside to provide for a modular playing surface, and are stackable to facilitate efficient storage when not in use.
Patent GB-2407478-A (GB)
Title: Electronically-controlled domestic kettle
Inventor: STEHLE TARQUIN ANDREW RICHARD
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A domestic kettle having a body 1 to contain water has electronic control means including a temperature sensing means 3 to detect the temperature of the kettle or water therein. The sensing means has its own low voltage electrical power supply within the kettle. The temperature sensing means may be of positive and negative electrical junction type. The temperature may be displayed at 4, eg digitally by a liquid crystal quartz display. The control means may include an electronic latch and a triac for switching on or off of the kettle's heating element 2. There may also be an electrical button switch. An electronic alarm may sound when the water boils. The temperature sensing means may comprise a thermocouple.
Patent GB-2395315-A (GB)
Title: Optimising subterranean well system models
Inventor: KOSMALA ALEXANDRE G E
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: The invention comprises a controller 10 associated with a reservoir model 12, a well network model 14, and a processing plant model 202, and is adapted to optimise any one, two or all three of the models. An objective function associated with a model is employed in optimizing at least one of the models. The controller can optimise models using multiple, the same, or different optimizer modules. Data from sensors (74) located in a well system are used as model inputs.
Patent GB-2395757-A (GB)
Title: Diffuser with secondary peripheral flow to minimise boundary layer separation
Inventor: GRAZIOSI PAOLO
IPC: F04F5/54
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A diffuser 430 includes an opening 432, or a plurality of openings 432 along the diffuser wall 434, which may be diverging, though which a secondary jet of air 448 is either drawn or blown from outside the diffuser 430, and directed along the inside of the wall 434 of the diffuser 430, thus preventing or delaying boundary layer separation of the main flow 444, maybe using the Coanda effect. There may also be a centre body 436 coaxially disposed within the diffuser 430, upon which at least one opening is disposed. Another embodiment involves directing gas from upstream of the diffuser, for example a turbine exit (172, fig 11), and blowing it into the diffuser (160, fig 11) to prevent separation. The apparatus, a method of using it, and its use with a turbine, more specifically a steam turbine are also disclosed. Another embodiment includes a down-flow exhaust hood (fig 28).
Patent GB-2401243-A (GB)
Title: Mass Spectrometer
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an electric field region L2 wherein a time-varying electric field is applied thereto. In a mode of operation a pulse of ions 3 comprising ions having different mass to charge ratios passes through the electric field region L2 and the electric field is varied with time such that at least some of the ions 3 having different mass to charge ratios subsequently arrive at the extraction or acceleration region 10 of a Time of Flight mass analyser at substantially the same time. In a further embodiment, a collision or fragmentation cell is provided downstream of field region L2 and up stream of time of flight mass analyser.
Patent GB-2412520-A (GB)
Title: Image and location-based information viewer
Inventor: POWER DONALD
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: A portable data terminal has a screen 3 for the real time viewing of scenes 13 captured by a built-in camera 7. A GPS 23 and compass 25 in the device provide position and orientation information. The terminal connects with a wireless communications network using an antenna 5 and sends information relating to the position and orientation of the device. A server determines the object of interest based upon the position and direction information, and returns additional information about the object of interest to the portable data terminal.
Patent GB-2415491-A (GB)
Title: Chimney insulation comprising an insulation material and hard wearing protective fabric
Inventor: JACKSON CLIFF
IPC: F23J13/02
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: An insulation system for a chimney liner comprises an insulation material and a hard wearing protective fabric. Then insulation system may comprise 2m lengths, although numerous different lengths may be produced. The lengths may have overlapping edges when installed such that no part of the chimney liner is exposed. The lengths may be stitched with a heat resistant thread. There may be a fastening system comprising eyelets provided on the lengths through which stainless steel stick pins and washers may be attached. The lengths may be 14mm thick. The lengths may be manufactured using needled E-glass and a caramelised woven glass cloth. The lengths may have an operating temperature of 550 {C.
Patent GB-2403787-A (GB)
Title: Imbalance compensation of a laboratory grinder
Inventor: MCCARTNEY KENNETH
IPC: B02C17/14
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: Laboratory appliance, preferably a planetary grinder (fig 1) having a working apparatus which is driven by a drive and which, when it is in operation, produces an imbalance, characterised in that at least one sliding device 37 which permits only movements in the horizontal plane extending parallel to the surface on which the laboratory appliance stands, is interposed between the drive of the working apparatus and said standing surface. Sliding device 37 is integrated into the standing foot 30, consisting of a housing 31, which is supported by a supporting part 32 and and parts on the surface on which housing (10) stands. Element 33 identifies a central clearance, element 34 side walls, element 36 sliding balls and element 29 a base plate.
Patent GB-2417948-A (GB)
Title: Jam access system for sheet handling apparatus
Inventor: WATSON PETER J
IPC: B65H5/36
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A sheet handling device 1000, such as a folder/inserter machine, may have at least one sheet feed path between an inlet and an outlet and defined by guide means (such as G1 to G10 figure 3) a plurality of sheet processing stations along the feed path, such as a collation section 100, an accumulator section 300, a sheet folder 500 and an insert feeder collation section 450, and a main chamber within which the accumulator section is arranged to be accessible via an access doorway (800 figure 7) for jam clearance. The other sheet processing stations may also be accessible through the access doorway for jam clearance. An envelope feed path 650 may be provided. Further processing stations, such as an inserter section 750 and a final section 800 for moistening and sealing the flap of an envelope may be accessible through an additional doorway for jam clearance. Component parts of each processing station may be displaceable for access during jam clearance. Means such as a control system may prevent operation of the device when access doorways or component parts are displaced for jam clearance.
Patent GB-2418738-A (GB)
Title: A fluid flow sensor
Inventor: JONES DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: G01F1/34
Filed: 2004-10-02
Abstract: A flow sensor for a device, such as breathing apparatus in the form of a cannula pipe or face mask, the sensor having mans for monitoring and indicating the presence or absence of a fluid flow, e.g. oxygen, in a conduit for supplying fluid from a fluid supply, e.g. oxygen bottle, to the device. A pressure sensor is provided which is responsive to back pressure in the conduit to activate a LED indictor and/or audible alarm to alert a user of the device of the presence and/or absence of the fluid flow.
Patent GB-2421418-A (GB)
Title: A jacket with a detachable pocket
Inventor: NALLURI AJAY
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A jacket with a detachable pocket, which may be attached to the to the front or the rear of the garment, may be used to carry such a device as a lap-top computer. The pocket, pouch or bag is provided with a series of fasteners which link to a similarly arranged set of fasteners fixed to the apparel. The fastening devices may be in the form of zips or zip fasteners. In association with the fasteners on the jacket are a set of braces in the form of straps or bands which may be fastened around the pocket to offer extra support. The pocket may be formed from a padded fabric material, and may be compartmentalised.
Patent GB-2418316-A (GB)
Title: Gamma correction of an image signal
Inventor: OKA NAOYA
IPC: H04N5/202
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a technique for performing gamma correction processing when there are a plurality of characteristic areas, each of which is characterized by the high frequency in a luminance histogram to improve the impression of contrast. According to the present invention, a luminance characteristic detector detects the luminance of an input image signal and a microcomputer calculates an APL (average picture level) and a luminance histogram of an input image signal. A gamma correction circuit performs the gamma correction processing in response to the luminosity of the input image signal by use of the result of the calculation carried out by the microcomputer. Then, if there are a plurality of characteristic areas, each of which is characterized by the high frequency in the luminance histogram, a characteristic emphasis circuit performs grayscale extension processing for the plurality of characteristic areas. Colour correction may also be performed by correcting the colour saturation of the image signal using a colour histogram.
Patent GB-2411648-A (GB)
Title: Charging arrangement for mobile racking
Inventor: BROOKES GORDON ROBERT
IPC: A47B53/02
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: A mobile shelving system comprising at least one mobile storage rack (a,b,c,d) carrying at least one motor for moving the rack (a,b,c,d) and a chargeable battery (9) for powering the motor. There is further provided at least one end stop (7, 13) arranged to supply power. The battery (9) comprises a contact means (14, 15) for receiving power and is arranged to be charged when the contact means(14, 15) is in contact with an end stop(7, 13). The battery power is used to move the rack away from contact with the end stop. Preferably, the end stop contact is spring biased outwardly and when the mobile racking hits it, pushed in to operate a micro switch to let a logic unit know the end position has been reached stopping movement. Preferably, the equipment is provided as a conversion unit to motorise a mechanically operated racking system.