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Patent GB-2359402-A (GB)
Title: Bar code reader with infrared illumination source
Inventor: HSIEH CHUN-HSING
IPC: G06K7/12
Filed: 2000-08-07
Abstract: A bar code reader has an illuminating infrared light source 302. The surface of the detected bar code can reflect the infrared light. A lens unit 303 receives the reflected infrared light to focus an image light signal on an image sensor 304. The image light signal is converted into an electrical image signal transferred to the control unit 305 to generate information stored in the detected bar code.
Patent GB-2366271-A (GB)
Title: Propeller security device
Inventor: DOWDALL PETER ROBERT
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: A security device 1 for a marine propeller 2 comprises a cover 4 to prevent access to the propeller attachment nut, a securing element 36 and actuating means 23. During use the security device is placed on a tubular portion 3 of the propeller and the actuating means moves the securing element radially inwardly towards the tubular portion. The security device may further comprise locking means 8 which prevents movement of the actuating means. Also disclosed is a method of preventing the use of a propeller in which a cover is secured over the cooling water outlet port of a marine engine.
Patent GB-2366432-A (GB)
Title: Secure electronic payment system
Inventor: MCARDELL GAVIN JAMES DEAN
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2000-09-04
Abstract: In a system for obtaining and using a payment identification number in a secure way with a wireless communication device (MS), a request for the payment identification number is sent from the wireless communication device (MS) the request being digitally signed and/or encrypted; in response to the request the payment identification number is sent to the wireless communication device (MS) from a payment system (BANK) in a digitally signed and/or encrypted message; the payment identification number is transferred to a payment terminal (PT); validity of the transferred payment identification number is verified; the account linked to the payment identification number is charged if the payment identification number is valid.
Patent GB-2367565-A (GB)
Title: Toilet detergent dispenser
Inventor: HOUGHTON MARK PHILLIP
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A toilet detergent dispenser comprises a vessel (1) having one or more apertures (4) below the level of liquid detergent (3) contained within the vessel, wherein the liquid is displaced from the vessel by the evolution of gas from a substance also contained within the vessel. The liquid is suitably hydrogen peroxide or an alkali metal hypochlorite or a combination thereof and the substance is suitably a source of transition metal ions.
Patent GB-2351419-A (GB)
Title: Selecting congenial operators based upon customer voice profiles
Inventor: SHIMADA TAKASHI
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 1997-03-19
Abstract: A telephone call connection control system comprises a voice feature database 14 in which voice feature data items representing features of voices of a plurality of operators are stored. The system analyses a feature of a voice corresponding to a predetermined word obtained from a customer over a telephone, and compares data regarding the feature of the voice of the customer obtained by the analysis with voice feature data items of respective operators of the plurality of operators in the voice feature database. The system then selects an operator corresponding to a voice feature data item which has a predetermined relationship to the data regarding the feature of the voice of the customer, and connects a call from the customer to a telephone of the selected operator. Allows system to connect customers with congenial operators.
Patent GB-2353543-A (GB)
Title: Floor tile
Inventor: THOMAS GERAINT WILLIAM
IPC: E01C5/20
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: A floor tile has a cut - out octagonal pattern as shown which permits joining of tiles on any side. Connector lugs and pins may be provided, and the tile may be raised on spacer pins. It may be of plastics and used indoors or outdoors.
Patent GB-2369413-A (GB)
Title: Static and dynamic sealing arrangement
Inventor: ATKINSON ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: F16J15/16
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: A sealing arrangement for preventing liquid from passing through the gap between a rotatable shaft 14 and a wall 18 comprises the combination of a static seal 54 and a dynamic seal 20. Both seals rotate with the shaft, the static seal having a resilient member which engages a surface 58 of the wall 18 when the shaft is stationary and which reduces its pressure on, or is disengaged from, the surface 58 by centrifugal action when the shaft rotates. The dynamic seal 20 is of absorbent material, it absorbing liquid passing between itself and the wall 18. The absorbed liquid is subsequently removed by the centrifugal action.
Patent GB-2353812-A (GB)
Title: Sealed junction having a side pocket
Inventor: LARSEN ARNE
IPC: E21B23/12
Filed: 1997-08-13
Abstract: A sealed junction in a multilateral well structure comprises a primary borehole, at least one casing segment disposed in the borehole at a predetermined position, the segment having a pre machined window. A side pocket 42 is provided adjacent the window, the side pocket being movable between a position substantially enveloped by the casing segment (figs 7 and 9) and a position where the side pocket is sealed against the window and protrudes from the segment (figs 8 and 10).
Patent GB-2365213-A (GB)
Title: DRAM capacitor having a multi-layer TaON dielectric
Inventor: LEE KEE JEUNG
IPC: H01L21/314
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: A method of fabricating a capacitor for semiconductor devices having a multi-layer TaON dielectric film of superior dielectric constant includes steps of forming a lower electrode on a semiconductor substrate, depositing a first amorphous TaON film over the lower electrode, annealing the first TaON film in an NH<SB>3</SB> atmosphere, repeating deposition and annealing steps to form a multi-layer dielectric, and forming an upper electrode over the TaON film. Electrodes may consist of a single conductive layer or a plurality of conductive layers comprised of a metal selected from TiN, Ti, TaN, W, WN, WSi, Ru, RuO<SB>2</SB>, Ir and Pt, or polysilicon. The TaON films may be formed by low-pressure chemical vapour deposition using pentaethoxy tantalum.
Patent GB-2357770-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing high quality natural rubber blends
Inventor: CHESTNUTT LEE CRAIG
IPC: C08J3/00
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A natural rubber composition having a dirt content of less than 0.03 percent and a constant Mooney viscosity of 60 is produced by a process comprising blending up to 60 weight percent cup-lump rubber with coagulated natural rubber latex. The process comprises: (1) removing foreign material from cup-lump rubber; (2) reducing the particle size of the cleaned cup-lump rubber to an average size of less than 35 millimeters; (3) coagulating natural rubber latex to produce latex rubber coagulum; (4) mixing the cleaned cup-lump rubber with the latex rubber coagulum wherein a maximum of 60 percent by weight of the cup-lump rubber is mixed into the blend; (5) reducing the particle size of the blend to a maximum size of 3 millimeters; (6) conveying the resulting blend in an air medium through a pneumatic transfer system; (7) mixing 0.1 weight percent to 0.2 weight percent of an antioxidant into the blend as it is being conveyed through the transfer system; (8) transferring the blend in the air medium into a gas-cyclone; and (9) separating the air from the rubber blend.
Patent GB-2373581-A (GB)
Title: Touch screen capable of compensating for noise signals
Inventor: CHEN CHI RUEY
IPC: G06F3/045
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: A touch screen capable of isolating noise signals is mainly a touch screen installed at the front side of a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen or cathode ray tube (CRT) for eliminating electromagnetic and radio frequency interference received by the LCD and CRT. The touch screen includes an antenna like conductive wire 6 which is able to receive same noise signals mixed in the touch control signals. The touch screen controller uses the noise signals received by the antenna wire 6 to offset the noise signals in the controller for increasing accuracy of the touch screen.
Patent GB-2363061-A (GB)
Title: Holster for power tool
Inventor: FIELD STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A holster for a tool such as a power drill comprising a body portion and a handle portion which projects generally at right angles to the body portion, comprises a tubular body portion 2 having open top and bottom ends 4,6, an elongate cutaway section 8 extending along at least 50% of the length of the tubular body from the top edge 4, and means for attaching the holster to a user, which means allows the holster to maintain a substantially vertical alignment when attached to the user. As described the cutaway section 8 is flared at its upper end, has a notch 16 at its lower edge and may extend over at least 90% of the length of the body. The holster may be attached to a user's belt by a flexible loop 18 or pivot connection, and may be of aluminium, polyethylene or polyurethane.
Patent GB-2368503-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic communication system
Inventor: INADA TORU
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: A cryptographic communication system in which packet data are transmitted and received between terminals, and where the packet data is encrypted by a transmitting-side cryptographic apparatus and decrypted by a receiving-side decryption apparatus. The system can reduce the wait time in the decryption apparatus. The system includes a cryptographic apparatus comprising means to determine whether fragmentation of packet data is necessary, fragmentation means where the resulting divided data packets are capable of being reconstructed in a transmission destination terminal and where the fragmentation means adds control information to each divided data packet to ensure continuity between divided data groups, encryption means for encrypting the divided data packets, means for transmitting the encrypted data packets to the transmission destination terminal, means for decrypting the divided data, and means for reconstructing the divided data on the basis of the control information.
Patent GB-2367851-A (GB)
Title: Roll shutter door assembly
Inventor: COOPER RUSSELL
IPC: E06B9/17
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: In a shutter door assembly including a curtain C made of generally parallel laths L, each pivotally joined to its neighbour by way of a hinge means H1, H2, and an elongate drum D a first lath L1 is pivotally connected by way of a hinge means H2 to a bracket 23 mounted on the drum D and which extends in a direction along the length of the drum. The bracket 23 is located at the top dead centre of the drum, and is in the form of an elongate plate 24 secured to the drum. The plate has a longitudinal edge portion shaped to form a hinge means P1 for receiving a complementary shaped hinge means of the said first lath. The Bracket B is shaped and arranged relative to the drum and laths L so as to ensure that when the curtain is wound onto the drum, the laths L are not urged away from the drum. Also disclosed are end caps for covering the ends of the double-skinned laths and a brush extending along the vertical track in which the ends of the laths run.
Patent GB-2381753-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to joint prostheses
Inventor: CLARKE MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: A61F/
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A component (1) of a prosthetic joint comprising a portion to secure the component to a bone and a bearing portion having a bearing surface (3) wherein one or more reservoirs (6) are situated behind the bearing surface (3), one or more magnet assemblies (5) are associated with the or each reservoir (6) and one or more passages (7) are provided extending between a surface of the component and the or each reservoir (6), and wherein either the bearing surface (3) includes magnetic material or a material that in use has a magnetic surface or the component (1) is adapted for use with a further joint component (2) which has a bearing surface (4) that includes magnetic material or a material that in use has a magnetic surface.
Patent GB-2387764-A (GB)
Title: Sauce heating jug powered by rechargeable battery
Inventor: MURPHY GAVIN JOHN
IPC: A47J36/24
Filed: 2002-04-27
Abstract: An insulated jug-like container for fluids such as sauces includes heating elements U in its side wall, a thermostatic temperature control R and a rechargeable battery W in its base. A preferred embodiment describes a sauce jug which additionally includes a separate base unit C for cordless operation, an unpowered stirring blade L freely rotating as sauce is poured, an adjustable handle D which may be positioned 360{ around the body, a hinged lid A and a filter holder S as optional features.
Patent GB-2376918-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic powder transfer process
Inventor: SUMMERFIELD MARTIN RAYMOND
IPC: B44C1/175
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A process and system for printing images or text and transferring the printed image to a ceramic, glass or metal substrate, by means of a computer controlled inkjet printer spraying a water based ink onto the surface of water slide transfer paper to thereby form an adherent image area. Subsequent deposit of ceramic thermographic colour powder from an interchangeable cartridge, which allows alternative colours to be applied to the adherent image area, and includes the four colour set of cyan, magenta, yellow and black or any other ceramic colour that is required to reproduce the indicia including metals such as gold, silver or platinum which corresponds to the appropriate col separation being printed onto the waterslide transfer paper, the powder adheres to the adherent image area, excess colour is removed and returned to a storage vessel, the waterslide paper is then passed through the printer again to apply the next colour and so on until the required number of colours required has been achieved, a binding agent is coated over the top of the print to create the water slide off transfer or decal.
Patent GB-2392106-A (GB)
Title: Ball shooting game machine
Inventor: PAI CHOW-SHAR
IPC: A63F7/34
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: A ball shooting game machine includes a base having a control stick 21 movably connected to a control area so as to shift a cylinder 22 which can be activated by hydraulic or pneumatic power. A shooting button is connected to the cylinder so as to activate the cylinder to eject a ball. A plurality of steps 3 are connected on a top surface of the base and a plurality of holes 31 are defined through a top surface of each of the steps. A recess is defined in the top surface of the base and includes two inclined guide plates by which balls are collected toward an aperture in which the cylinder is located. A support member is pivotably connected to one of the two inclined guide plates and a cam rotatably contacts the support member to provide a ball toward the cylinder each time. The ball can be ejected toward the holes in different directions.
Patent GB-2381719-A (GB)
Title: Retransmitting high priority bits and low priority bits when the number of spreading codes available for transmission may vary
Inventor: MOON YONG-SUK
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: In a transmitter (see Fig. 7) encoded data is modulated using a modulation technique (e.g. 16QAM, 64-QAM, QPSK etc.) and then spread with one or more orthogonal codes before being sent to a receiver (see Fig. 8). If the receiver requires it, the data may be retransmitted. The number of orthogonal codes available for retransmission, N r , may differ from the number of orthogonal codes available for initial transmission, N i . The modulation technique used for retransmission, M r , may also differ from the modulation technique used for initial transmission, M i . In the transmitter, encoded bits are separated into a plurality of high priority sub-packets, each containing only high priority bits (such as systematic bits output by a turbo encoder), and a plurality of low priority sub-packets, each containing only low priority bits (such as parity bits). Sub-packets are selected for retransmission on the basis of the number of orthogonal sub-codes available for retransmission and preferably also on the basis of the particular modulation technique selected for retransmission. Fig. 13 discloses a method of selecting the modulation technique for retransmission.
Patent GB-2377626-A (GB)
Title: Floor cleaning apparatus
Inventor: COURTNEY STEPHEN BENJAMIN
IPC: A47L11/03
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A dispenser (50) for dispensing particulate cleaning material onto a floor surface comprises a hopper (52) for holding the particulate material. A part of the hopper (70, 71) is movable with respect to the hopper (52) to define a dispensing aperture (75) and to impart movement to particulate material in the hopper towards the dispensing aperture (75). The dispenser (50) is attachable to a floor cleaning apparatus (10). Biasing means (56) bias the movable part (70, 71) into a position which closes the aperture (75) when the dispenser (50) is removed from the floor cleaning apparatus. Thus, the dispenser (50) is self-closing.
Patent GB-2387421-A (GB)
Title: Anchoring screw
Inventor: HUANG PAN-CHING
IPC: F16B25/00
Filed: 2002-11-16
Abstract: An anchoring screw (3) for fastening to cement or similar friable materials comprises two threaded shaft sections (32, 33) and a polygonal flange (31). One of the threaded shaft sections (33) includes three threads (3310, 3320, 3330) of differing depths.
Patent GB-2386939-A (GB)
Title: Accumulator with an internal heat exchanger
Inventor: ZHANG CHAO A
IPC: F25B9/00
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: An accumulator 115 with an internal heat exchanger 155, for use in an air conditioning or refrigeration system having a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator, is placed in the system so that in operation high pressure, high temperature refrigerant flowing from the condenser and low pressure, low temperature refrigerant flowing from the evaporator simultaneously enter and flow through the heat exchanger 155 disposed in the accumulator whereby the low pressure, low temperature refrigerant absorbs heat and thereby cools the high pressure, high temperature refrigerant. The heat exchanger comprises a single helically wound coaxial tube having an outer tube 159 and an inner tube 153 positioned within the outer tube. Fins 169 may be used to separate the respective tubes 153,159. Hot refrigerant from the condenser flows through the inner tube 153. A vapour conduit or J-tube 141 positioned underneath a deflector 71 may be used to return gaseous refrigerant to the compressor.
Patent GB-2381463-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable resuscitation face mask
Inventor: FARRELL GRAHAM
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: An inflatable resuscitation face mask comprising a top sheet joined to a bottom sheet to form an inflatable pocket which when inflated forms a raised body having an apex and a lower perimeter, wherein inflation means is provided on the mask and an opening at the apex allows air to be administered through the opening to an area underneath the inflated mask.
Patent GB-2384388-A (GB)
Title: Portable radio device with sliding cover having locking mechanism
Inventor: INOUE YUKINARI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: A portable radio device (mobile phone) has a main housing 1 having a keypad 2. A cover 4 is slidable on rails between a first position in which all of the keypad 2 is exposed to a second position in which part of the keypad 2 is covered. Projections 10 formed integrally with arm-like portions of the cover 4 engage with lock parts 11a,11b formed integrally with the housing 1 to lock the cover in the first or second position. Further projections on the surfaces of the housing and the cover cooperate to serve as a stopper, preventing the cover from falling off with further movement of the cover 4.
Patent GB-2407284-A (GB)
Title: A work piece holder
Inventor: RICHARDSON COLIN VINCENT
IPC: B25B1/22
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A workpiece holder 10 comprising a support 12, a gripping means 15, where the support 12 via articulation means 14 communicates with said gripping means 15, in addition, the gripping means 15 further comprises a gripping head 18 provided with a tubular body 17 encompassing a bundle or group of pins 20 slidably movable longitudinally of the tubular body 17 and a radially compressive band 24 of resilient material for providing a frictional resistance to longitudinal movement of the pins. Other features include the tubular body 17 being associated with a rotatably indexable unit 30, where this unit is mounted on an output member of the articulation means 14, where the articulation means 14 comprises one or more ball-and-socket couplings 37, 39.
Patent GB-2406055-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for inserting a femoral stem into the medulla of a femur
Inventor: HARDINGE KEVIN
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a femoral stem 12 into the medulla of a femur 1, the apparatus includes: a tool for releasable attachment to a femoral stem; guide means 8 co-operable with the tool 10 such that the tool is movable in a predetermined direction relative to the guide means; and alignment means for positioning the guide means. The guide means may include a sleeve for receiving a guiding member on the tool. And the guide means may be reversibly attached e.g. by a stirrup 4 to the human thigh. The means for releasable attachment of the tool, may include a key for insertion into a cavity on the shoulder of the femoral stem.
Patent GB-2401310-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner nozzle attachment
Inventor: ADAMS PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: An attachment 10 for a cleaning appliance comprises a head 20 and a neck 30, the neck being connectable to a mouth of a wand or a hose of the cleaning appliance and having a first portion 32 which, in use, lies adjacent the mouth, and a second portion 36 which, in use, is spaced away from the mouth. The first portion and the second portion of the neck may be part-cylindrical in shape. The second portion of the neck may project outwardly from the first portion, or may project inwardly from the first portion, and may be planar. The head may have a portion which forms a continuous surface with the second portion of the neck. The attachment may be a brush tool, a stair tool or a crevice tool.
Patent GB-2413602-A (GB)
Title: A process for manufacturing the leaves for a leaf seal
Inventor: HOGG SIMON IAN
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A process for producing leaves 20, 20' for a leaf seal, in particular as a seal for a gas or steam turbine, the leaves 20, 20' being defined by a peripheral edge contour and have regions of different thickness d1, d2, in which the edge contour of the leaves 20, 20' is cut out of a metal sheet 28 by means of an etching process and the regions of different thickness d1, d2 are produced simultaneously as part of the etching process.
Patent GB-2403762-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic shield support
Inventor: DANNEHL FRIEDRICH WILHELM
IPC: E21D23/04
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a hydraulic shield support with at least two adjustable-length hydraulic props (8, fig. 1) supporting a dedicated shield, which are connected through a control bank 40 to a hydraulic fluid supply 12 and borne on <B>base shoes</B>, and to which a pressure in excess of the pressure of the hydraulic fluid may be applied in the set condition of the shield support. In order to provide almost any pressure level at each shield support at a deep face in a simple way, the shield support has at least one pressure intensifier 20 located in a hydraulic pipe system between the hydraulic <B>fluid supply</B> 12 and the hydraulic props (8, fig.1 ) with an oscillating intensifier piston in the form a differential piston effecting the increase in pressure. The low pressure inlet E of the pressure intensifier is connected to the setting pressure pipes 13A, 13B upstream, and its high-pressure outlet A downstream, of a hydraulically-releasable non-return valve 51 (Fig. 3).