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Patent GB-2368309-A (GB)
Title: Friction filler welding
Inventor: SHINODA TAKESHI
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: At least two workpieces 2 are provided and an intermediate member 1 is arranged as a filler between opposed end faces of the workpieces. The workpieces are pressed against each other via the intermediate member to produce friction pressure therebetween while rotating or vibrating the intermediate member at a high speed. Then, each workpiece is upset to the intermediate member on bringing the rotation or the vibration of the intermediate member to a halt. Thus, the workpieces are easily and securely joined without causing any defects.
Patent GB-2363560-A (GB)
Title: Modular grass turf tile system and tray
Inventor: HUMMER J ROBERT
IPC: A01B45/04
Filed: 2000-04-05
Abstract: A combination of a modular tray (10) for use in forming grass turf tiles (12) and a removable grass turf tile formed therein is provided. The combination includes a modular tray (10) having a turf tile support surface (14) and a plurality of parallel ribs (16) formed in the support surface (14) and extending downwardly therefrom. Drainage notches (18) are formed through a lower surface of ribs (20, 16). The ribs are asymmetrically spaced with respect to a center line (22) of the support surface (14) such that stacking the modular trays in alternating orientations rotated by 180{ results in vertically staggered ribs. Sidewalls (24) extend upwardly from a periphery of the support surface (14) to a generally uniform height above the support surface (14). Flanges (26) extend from an upper edge of the sidewalls (24) to form a generally planar rim. A drainage material (34) is located on and generally coextensive with the turf tile support surface (14) over the ribs (16). A mixture of root zone material (44) and fiberous inclusions (46) are located on the drainage layer and has a generally uniform thickness approximately equal to a height of the sidewalls (24). Grass roots (48) are intertwined with the soil and fibers to form a grass turf tile (12) bounded by the sidewalls (24), which is removable from the support surface (14). A method of providing a playing field from modular grass turf tiles (12) is also provided.
Patent GB-2370613-A (GB)
Title: Motor driven actuator with hydraulic force amplification
Inventor: GEIGER DAVID
IPC: F15B11/032
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: An actuator (20) for selectively displacing an output member (33) against an opposing load (L) in response to the output (24) of a motor (23). The actuator includes a first transmission mechanism (50) for displacing the output member relative to the motor at a first nominal ratio with respect to the motor output; a second transmission mechanism (60) for displacing the output member relative to the motor at nominal second ratio with respect to the motor output; a selector (34,39) for coupling the motor output to the output member only through the first transmission mechanism (50) when the load is less than a predetermined value, and for coupling the motor output to the output member through the first and second transmission mechanisms (50,60) when the load is greater than the predetermined value. The force exerted by the output member on the load is the sum of the forces transmitted through the first and second transmission mechanisms.
Patent GB-2368634-A (GB)
Title: Cook top status indicator
Inventor: BROWN SIMON DENZIL
IPC: A47J36/04
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: A status indicator (4) for a transparent ceramic glass cook top is disclosed which is able to display a range of colours. Typically such indicators are used with red or smoked glass cooktops and are limited to red. The present invention is positioned directly underneath the transparent glass (22) which has an opaque layer (23) on its underside and wherein a portion (24) of the opaque layer has been removed thereby allowing the light source (2) to be visible directly above said cook top. The indicator may be used for a range of functions, including indicating the element is on and also that the heating region is too hot to be safely touched.
Patent GB-2384109-A (GB)
Title: Microtonal tuning mechanism
Inventor: SMITH GEOFFREY MICHAEL
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A mechanism to enable microtonal tuning on hammered dulcimers, acoustic pianos and any other instruments that can incorporate the mechanism and the principle of the mechanism. The mechanism includes a sliding bridge 4 whose integral tongue 7 sits in a groove 2 which has been cut into a bed 3 and is slidable 8 between buffer 1a and buffer 1b by utilising the handle 5. The buffers 1a, 1b are fixed at specific points and angles such that sliding the bridge to the limit of movement allowed by the buffers will raise or lower the pitch of a note of a particular tuned string or strings 9 by one semitone due to that string or strings being in contact with the bridge cap 6. If the sliding bridge 4 is stopped at any point between the buffers 1a, 1b, a precise microtonal interval change of less than a semitone will be effected.
Patent GB-2385536-A (GB)
Title: Metal skateboard
Inventor: YANG LIEN-CHUAN
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: A skateboard comprises a main board 10, left and right sheathing members 20,20'. The main board 10 is made of metal by extrusion, and is provided interiorly thereof with a plurality of through holes with various geometric shapes to leave a plurality of bracing ribs 12. The main board is cut and bent to form a desired shape. The bottom of the main board 10 is mounted with a plurality of wheels to form the skateboard. The main board 10 may be made from aluminum or aluminum alloy. The sheathing member 20 may be provided with a projecting element (22, figure 1) to form a brake.
Patent GB-2381781-A (GB)
Title: Rail wagon for transporting vehicles
Inventor: NEWMAN MICHAEL H
IPC: B61D17/10
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: The wagon comprises a body 13 supported by wheels 14 and at least one removable member 22 providing a flat support surface for the vehicles. The member(s) is/are held by releasable clamps. The wagon can have a longitudinal array of members 22, end ones having ramped surfaces 25. Pivotable drawbridge-type end flaps 23 are provided for continuous support for the vehicles. The members 22 can be of mesh form with apertures accepting securing means for the vehicles. The/each member can have a further flat surface spaced above the first surface, for supporting further vehicles, or a roof.
Patent GB-2393395-A (GB)
Title: Oedema treatment device
Inventor: STANLEY JOHN KNOWLE
IPC: A61F13/10
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: An oedema treatment device and method for reducing swelling in a body member such as a finger. A tube of resilient material is provided which defines an open end 1 dimensioned to receive and grip the tip of the finger such as a tapered form, 3,4. The tube material is dimensioned such that it may be rolled onto the inserted finger (figures 5-8) so as to progressively apply pressure to the finger from the tip as the tube is rolled onto the finger, and may be formed to facilitate rolling. The device may be formed from a polymer especially a foam sandwiched between stretchable fabric. The inner surface of fabric covering may be removed at the open end 1 to provide grip.
Patent GB-2382689-A (GB)
Title: Processing information from a telephone network
Inventor: MACARTNEY JOHN WILLIAM FORSYTH
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: Data processing apparatus is coupled to receive call data records from a telephone network, for example an SS7 network. The apparatus receives data records of different types having different formats. For each different type of data record, the apparatus has a library (19,20,21) of type-specific functions associated with the particular type of data record. The apparatus also has a set (18) of common functions available which contains functions that can be utilized for all types of data records, and for managing the system. Instructions (15) are received by the apparatus , which indicate which type or types of data records are to be received and which functions are to be carried out on the data records. The apparatus then creates a function list of the particular functions that are to be carried out before executing the particular functions on the received data records and then storing the processed records in a database (32).
Patent GB-2396355-A (GB)
Title: Digital press printing composition and system
Inventor: SAUNDERS RICHARD DAVID
IPC: G03G9/12
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A liquid toner digital press imaging composition and system comprises, in addition to the toner, a security ingredient interactable in use with a printable substrate so as to be detectably retained in or on the substrate in the event of fraudulent alteration or removal of the image produced by the toner. The security ingredient may be a reactant reactable in use with a complementary reactant carried by the substrate so as to generate a coloured, fluorescent or chemically-detectable image and may also be magnetic or conductive material.
Patent GB-2397622-A (GB)
Title: A letter catcher for attachment over a letterbox on an inside of a door
Inventor: MILBURN BRUCE
IPC: A47G29/12
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A letter catcher comprises a flexible element to fit over a letterbox opening, a flexible bag attached to the element, means for opening and closing the bag and a security bar located externally and adjacent to the bottom of the bag, which in use contacts an internal surface of the door. Preferably the security bar is longer than the letterbox opening and thus, prevents the bag being pulled through the letterbox from the outside. The bag may further comprise a window to view the mail prior to opening.
Patent GB-2400049-A (GB)
Title: A method of treating a process stream by catalysis
Inventor: SAMBROOK RODNEY MARTIN
IPC: B01D39/02
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A method of treating a process stream by catalysis, which method comprises passing the process stream through a chemical reactor containing catalytic material and including the step of passing the process stream through a layer of filter material located in the reactor. The layer comprises shaped porous bodies of ceramic material, the porosity being from 65% to 90% wherein the pores are defined by struts and windows which trap any contaminants present in the process stream. Preferably the filter material is shaped into rings, balls cylinders or sheets and is composed of metal oxides, silicas, or other multi-component compositions. The filter may be made by forming a dispersion of particles in a liquid carrier and a binder into which a gas is introduced. Advantageously, the method is used to treat organic based feed streams in chemical reactors.
Patent GB-2391319-A (GB)
Title: Transponder microwave telemetry
Inventor: CAMPBELL RICHARD LYNN
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A transponder based microwave telemetry apparatus 10 for moving machinery 12 includes microwave transmitter disposed outside the moving machinery 12, a transponder 28 located within the moving machinery and a receiver 30 located outside the machinery. The transmitter fills a chamber of the machinery 12 with microwave energy and the transponder 28 measures a sensed condition of the machinery (e.g. temperature of a piston in an IC engine, temperature being detected by a thermistor) and provides a modulated microwave signal that contains sensed condition information. The receiver 30 separates modulated and continuous wave components of the signal ans extracts information from the modulated component. A transceiver may replace the separate transmitter and receiver. An internal combustion engine including the telemetry apparatus is provided, the apparatus being used to sense conditions within the engine.
Patent GB-2394429-A (GB)
Title: Absorber regeneration
Inventor: KAEFER GISBERT WOLFGANG
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: In a method of operating a flue gas purifying plant 10, the plant comprises at least one absorber chamber 11 in which CO and NO are oxidised simultaneously by means of a catalyst in a first absorber 15 in a method according to the SCONOx principle, and the resulting NO2 is absorbed on the catalyst surface. Furthermore, SO2 is oxidised by means of a catalyst in a second absorber 14 connected upstream of the first absorber in a method according to the SCOSOx principle, and the resulting SO3 is absorbed on the catalyst surface. The method comprises separating the absorber chamber from the flue gas flow in recurring regeneration cycles, and regenerating the chamber using a gas containing hydrogen and/or hydrogenous compounds. The two absorbers are regenerated one after the other, and the regeneration gas is injected into the absorber chamber between the two absorbers. The section of absorber chamber to be regenerated later is first purged with a gas before the start of the regeneration of the absorber 14, which is regenerated first.
Patent GB-2406662-A (GB)
Title: Configuring a computer apparatus
Inventor: BURGESS ROLLO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A configurable computer apparatus comprises a plurality of hardware devices. The apparatus is configured by using a plurality of abstract proxy components 29 to represent a functionality which the apparatus is to implement. A concrete proxy component 22 is then located for each abstract proxy component, where each concrete proxy component corresponds to a respective hardware device 6 of the computer apparatus. The hardware devices are then controlled through interfaces provided by the corresponding concrete proxy components.
Patent GB-2393121-A (GB)
Title: Method for creating a separation of posterior cortical vitreous from the retina of the eye
Inventor: TRESE MICHAEL T
IPC: A61F9/00
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A method is disclosed for creating a separation of posterior cortical vitreous (16) from the retina (14) of the eye (10). The method includes the step of introducing plasmin into the vitreous (16) of the eye (10). The plasmin may be introduced either by injection or through a sustained release device (30). Optionally, other enzymes, polysaccharides, and/or glycoproteins are intermixed with the plasmin.
Patent GB-2397623-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine ignition diagnosis using ionization signal
Inventor: DANIELS CHAO F
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: This invention is related to the field of internal combustion (IC) engine ignition diagnosis systems. More particularly, it is related to the field of detecting ionization current in the combustion chamber of an IC engine and using the detected ionization signal to monitor ignition parameters and diagnose engine performance. The present feature of the invention is generally directed to a subsystem of an ignition diagnostics and feedback control system using ionization current feedback. It utilizes the ionization signal from an ionization detection circuit to monitor ignition parameters, such as primary charge timing, primary charge duration, ignition/spark timing, and ignition/spark duration for future "smart" ignition system control. In addition, the ionization signal is also used to detect spark plug carbon fouling, as well as plug insulator overheating. These parameters can be monitored for every cylinder of the engine for each engine cycle.
Patent GB-2406718-A (GB)
Title: Antenna beam steering using a Fresnel zone plate with controllable conductivity
Inventor: ROBERTS ALBERT KESTER
IPC: H01Q3/36
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A method or means of steering an antenna beam comprises controlling the conductivity of selected portions of a plate member 40 to provide a Fresnel pattern 42, 44 on the said plate 40 which is adjustable to steer a radiation beam from an antenna 46. The conductivity portions 42 may be formed by a coating layer of photoconductive material or an array of photo-sensitive elements such as photo-diodes, photo-transistors or photo-cells. The photo-sensitive element or elements may be controlled by an optical projector 48 arranged to project the required Fresnel pattern on to the plate 40. Alternatively the said portions may be a grid array of transistors or p-i-n diodes which can be controlled via electrical signals to create the desired Fresnel pattern. The plate 40 may be flat, semi-spherical, conical or pyramidal. The arrangement is intended to provide a cheap, reliable and rapid antenna beam steering system.
Patent GB-2408137-A (GB)
Title: A display arrangement
Inventor: DOE STEVE
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A display arrangement comprising: a display comprising a plurality of pixels 14 each of which is arranged to produce a respective output; at least a first light sensor 20 for measuring the output of a first one of the plurality of pixels; and compensation means 22 for receiving, from the first sensor, a first input 21 indicative of a measured output of the first pixel and a second input 17 indicative of a required output of the first pixel and for compensating an output control signal provided to the first pixel such that the output of the first pixel is substantially equal to the required output. The compensation means compensates for a reduction in brightness due to ageing of the organic emissive display elements.
Patent GB-2398890-A (GB)
Title: A method for predicting the amount of air to an internal combustion engine particularly during start-up of the engine.
Inventor: LEWIS DONALD JAMES
IPC: F02D45/00
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: The method comprises counting a number of engine events (said event may be a piston position before top dead centre). An estimated air quantity is calculated based on the said counted events and the fuel amount delivered is adjusted based on the estimated air quantity. The air quantity may be further calculated based on the number of engine cylinders, ambient air temperature, engine temperature and barometric pressure. The calculated air estimate may also be based on data from a past startup.
Patent GB-2399542-A (GB)
Title: Modular control panel assembly for keyboards
Inventor: ROONEY JOHNATHAN PAUL
IPC: H01H13/84
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A modular control panel assembly (10, fig 1), implemented as a modular human-computer input and output device that allows a customised set-up to be created using panels (16) and one or more housing chassis (12). The control panels (16) are dimensioned to fit within the housing chassis (12). The control panels (16) may include an alphanumeric keypad, a joystick, a potentiometer, a jog/shuttle wheel, motorised or non-motorised faders, a touch sensitive display or a liquid crystal display. The chassis (12) may be designed so that a plurality of chassis may be releasably mechanically and/or electrically connected together.
Patent GB-2398604-A (GB)
Title: System and method for determination of egr flow rate
Inventor: ZURAWSKI MARK ALLEN
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: A system and method for determining EGR flow in a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine (12) include determining specific heat of the exhaust gas based on current engine operating conditions and determining EGR flow rate based on the determined specific heat and a signal provided by a sensor (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 69, 70 72). In one embodiment, a species tracking model (314) is used to determine the amount of various species within the exhaust gas which may include oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water, for example, to determine the current specific heat, which is compared to a reference specific heat for the sensor, the difference being used to adjust the sensor value and determine the EGR mass flow rate. The species tracking model uses a simplified combustion model to estimate the amount of each specie in the exhaust gas based on various engine operating parameters, such as fuel, air/fuel ratio, and turbo boost, for example.
Patent GB-2407215-A (GB)
Title: Broadband Electronically Tuneable Phase Shifter
Inventor: STEINBUCH DIRK
IPC: H01P1/185
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: An electronically tuneable phase shifter is described, fig 5. The phase shifter comprises at least two phase shifter elements in series; fig 5: 12, 11. These elements have complementary, opposed, frequency responses with respect to their phase, fig 3. An embodiment is described utilising varactor controlled branch line hybrid couplers as reflection type phase shift elements. The invention provides a phase shifter which provides a consistent phase shift over a broad frequency range. A method of testing radar systems by simulating a moving target is also disclosed. The method involves creating a synthetic Doppler by performing a phase shift over time.
Patent GB-2405072-A (GB)
Title: Bird deterrent device
Inventor: FRUIN DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A bird deterrent device (Fig 1, 10) comprises an elongated stem 13, a suction cup 12 for mounting the elongated stem 12 on a boat (Fig 1, 11) with the axis of the stem 12 extending substantially vertically, a plurality of arms 14 that can be positioned so that they extend radially outwardly from the stem 13 at or near the upper end of the stem 13, and a plurality of flexible strips 15 depending from the free ends of the arms 14 The flexible strips are of plastics that does not degrade when exposed to U/V light. The elongate stem is rotatable relative to the suction cup.
Patent GB-2418003-A (GB)
Title: Variable alignment handle with separate alignment boss
Inventor: FARMER GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: B25G3/18
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A lever handle 20 for applying torque to a rotational shaft 10 comprises a separate boss 30 that aligns the handle 20 at a predetermined orientation relative to the shaft 10. Different bosses 30 can be provided to allow a single design of handle 20 to be attached in different desired orientations. The boss 30 and handle 20 may have locking features 24, (36, figure 2) to lock the handle 20 to the shaft 10. The invention may be useful in photocopiers and printers where it is desirable to use a single design of handle for differently orientated shafts.
Patent GB-2408615-A (GB)
Title: Image recognition employing an image key generated from differently processed images.
Inventor: AUSTIN JAMES LEONARD
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: A camera A produces a 3D image B which is re-oriented and repositioned at N according to predetermined parameters. Different processes C, D, E extract different features from the image to provide different processed images. The data space occupied by the processed images is reduced, for example by Principle Component Analysis, at F, G, H and the reduced processed images are combined at O to provide an image key I representative of the image B. The image key I is compared at J with stored image keys L of known images, and the output comparison is sorted at K to produce a final list M of potential matches. In a verification process, just a single image key L may be compared. The processed images at C, D, E may alternatively be combined prior to a single subspace reduction and/or optimisation method. 2D data may be combined with or used instead of the 3D data.
Patent GB-2422556-A (GB)
Title: A three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle
Inventor: KISHON DANIEL CHAIM
IPC: A63F9/12
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a puzzle which on completion comprises a core member; and a plurality of substantially planar layers 20 stacked on the core member, each planar layer having an aperture 25 through which the core member extends, the stacked planar layers being of differing shapes and together defining a recognisable three-dimensional figure. The puzzle comprises planar layers each formed at least in part, from a plurality of jigsaw puzzle pieces 21, 22, 23 interlocked together and an image can be seen in its entirety on a planar surface of the planar layer once the jigsaw puzzle pieces 21, 22, 23 are interlocked together. One of the jigsaw puzzle pieces 24 has the aperture through which the core member extends. At least one other of the jigsaw puzzle pieces 21, 22, 23 does not have an aperture. At least one of the jigsaw puzzle pieces 24 bears an indicator additional to the image part thereon which indicates in which planar layer the apertured jigsaw puzzle piece should be located in the completed puzzle.