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Patent GB-2393034-A (GB)
Title: A laser driver control circuit
Inventor: FILIPPI RAYMOND
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A control circuit for A laser diode 66 has an input 56 for receiving a current from a photodiode 58 which is optically coupled to the laser diode 66. An output 112 supplies a driving signal to the laser diode 66. A means 70 for example, a reference modulator, derives first and second measured values from the received current 76, 80, which correspond respectively to data ones and zeros in the laser output signal. The means 70 sets first and second reference values 78, 82 which corresponds respectively to a data one and a data zero. Feedback circuitry controls the driving signal such that the first and second measured values become equal to the first and second reference values respectively. The means for setting first and second reference values comprises, means 40 for example, a reference control block, which provides a reference current. A means selects a desired ratio between the first and second reference values. A means 60, 62 sets first and second reference values based on the reference current and a desired ratio between the first and second reference values. A signal processing element including the control circuit is also claimed. Preferably, a transimpedance amplifier converts the current received from the photodiode into a voltage signal.
Patent GB-2394699-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle suspension arrangement
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: An amphibious vehicle 1 has a body 3, retractable road wheels 12 and 13 mounted to the body and arranged to be moved from a lower position to an upper position. At least one of the road wheels having a wheel suspension 14 and 15 which comprises a suspension member 20 having a bearing 24 for supporting the wheel. The suspension member being connected to the body by at least one upper link 28 and 30 and one lower link 34 and 36, with the bearing being forward, of any connection of the or each link with the vehicle body, in relation to the longitudinal axis of the body. This arrangement may allow the vehicle engine 4 to be mounted close to the rear drive shafts 10 to give suitable weight distribution for the vehicle to plane. The arrangement may be applied to front and/or non-driven wheels. A hydraulic suspension strut 42 may be used to move the suspension, with said strut acting as an upper suspension link.
Patent GB-2396569-A (GB)
Title: Building blocks for a constructional toy or puzzle
Inventor: CHENG MING-HSIEN
IPC: A63F9/12
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: Building blocks or elements are assembled from fifty five units. There are at least twelve of such building blocks, each block consisting of three, four or five units connected together. It is possible to arrange the blocks in such a way as to form a triangle, rectangle, a pyramid or any other geometric shape with or without a building block seat <B>20</B> which may have fifty five receiving slots, through holes or recesses <B>201</B> which may be concave. Each of the units of which the building blocks comprise are spheres or polyhedrons. The complete set of blocks forms a constructional toy or puzzle.
Patent GB-2386278-A (GB)
Title: Capture of stereoscopic images aided by simultaneous display of still and moving images.
Inventor: KAWANO KIYOSHI
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A method of using a digital camera to obtain a stereoscopic pair of images of an object or scene comprises capturing a still image of the object and displaying the still image simultaneously along with alive, moving image of the current object or scene. Thus, the still and moving images displayed side by side may be used in the correct framing or composition for capture of the second stereoscopic image pair. That is, when taking the second image of a stereoscopic image pair, the digital camera may be aimed such that the object of interest is located at the same position in the still (first) and moving (second, prior to capture) images. Embodiments may provide a displayed grid, guide or pattern (e.g. masking 44, grid 46 in Figure 4D) or on screen instructions (e.g. Figure 4F) to aid the correct capture of the stereo images.
Patent GB-2387668-A (GB)
Title: Optical casing with tripod screw hole and internal projections
Inventor: HIRUNUMA KEN
IPC: G02B23/18
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A casing 10A'' for an optical device comprising an optical system mount plate 20A has a screw-hole forming part (112). An optical system 68 can be mounted on the optical system mount plate and the optical system mount plate is housed in the casing. The screw-hole forming part 112 is provided on a bottom of the casing so as to threadingly fit in a screw provided on a tripod head. The screw-hole forming part and at least one portion (120) of the bottom are designed to engage with the optical system mount plate so as to counteract a rotational tightening force that is affected on the screw-hole forming part when the screw is threadingly tightened in the screw-hole forming part.
Patent GB-2385515-A (GB)
Title: Upright vacuum cleaner with removable cyclone and dirt bin
Inventor: JUNG JOO-SUCK
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner has a removable cyclone 200 and dirt bin 300. The dirt bin 300 is removably engaged with the bottom of the cyclone. The invention provides an upwardly and downwardly moving locking unit 400 for retaining the cyclone and dirt bin in engagement but allowing removal of the bin without the need to remove the cyclone. The locking unit 400 comprises a handle 410 protruding from a main member provided with a cam edge 460. A locking disc 420 sits on top of the main member and has a corresponding cam surface 470. The upper surface of the locking disc can engage the bottom of the dirt bin. A guide pin 480 on the locking disc engages in a slot 170 to prevent rotation of the locking disc. Rotation of the handle 410 in one direction causes the locking disc to rise via the cam surfaces 460, 470, engage the bottom of the dirt bin and bring it into engagement with the bottom of the cyclone casing. To release the bin for removal the handle is rotated in the other direction and the locking disc lowers, taking the bin with it, until it disengages from the bin which can then be removed from the cleaner.
Patent GB-2390838-A (GB)
Title: Rearview/display mirror assembly
Inventor: SU WEN-WEI
IPC: B60R1/12
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A mirror assembly for optional rearview and display includes a specific material of a reflective layer. The reflective layer is made of a multi-layer film 13-18 such as SiO2/metal/SiO2 or TiO2/metal/TiO2, and preferably has a transmittance of 15% 60%. Accordingly, the driver can see the objects at his side on the mirror via the reflection of the reflective layer as well as the active information provided by the display 20 behind the mirror. The active information includes speed information, turning information and/or backing-up information.
Patent GB-2403397-A (GB)
Title: Garbage bin with ozone-generating deodoriser
Inventor: LIN TSONG-YOW
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A garbage storage apparatus capable of generating ozone for cleaning air is disclosed. The garbage storage apparatus includes a bin 2; a cover 3 and an ozone-based air cleaner 1. The bin defines a space for storing garbage. The cover is used for covering the bin. The ozone-based air cleaner is communicated with the bin for cleaning air in the bin. It may be attached by slideways 31,61 to the interior or exterior of the cover 3 or the bin 2. It may generate ozone by eletrical discharge.
Patent GB-2394733-A (GB)
Title: Disconnect check valve mechanism for coiled tubing
Inventor: SMITH PETER V
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: A disconnect check valve mechanism 28, mounted on a tube 14 and having, a down-hole actuated, releasable connection with a payload tool 30. This allows retrieval of the check valve mechanism by the tubing string 14 whilst permitting the payload tool 30 to remain in the well 18. When disconnected the check valve is capable of only allowing direct circulating flow and preventing the inflow of wellbore fluids. A check valve positioning mandrel is retained in a check valve disabling position within the check valve housing to establish a reverse circulating flow path through the check valve, it can be released from the housing and moved to a check valve enabling position thus closing the reverse circulating flow path and permitting direct circulating flow only.
Patent GB-2399813-A (GB)
Title: Packaging insert
Inventor: BRYANT DOMINIC
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A packaging insert for retaining a hand-held electronic device, particularly a mobile telephone and its accessories, within a larger carton. The insert comprises a single blank of die-cut cardboard (10, fig 1) with a plurality of creases dividing the blank into at least seven sections. The blank is configurable from a generally flat configuration to a folded configuration. In the folded configuration, the insert defines a chamber for receiving the electronic device. A flap 16A may be folded back to form a supporting leg so that the floor (20, fig 1) of the chamber is in spaced relation to the floor of the outer carton. The roof 16 of the chamber may be formed by a sheet of transparent, stretchable material 16B which places an electronic device inserted into the chamber in mild compression. The roof material can stretch to accommodate different device sizes. Apertures 14A, 22A may be provided in the vertical elements of the insert to receive the pins of charging devices and to secure other accessories. A further independent claim defines a carton (100, fig 8) for use with hand-held electronic devices. The carton is formed from a single blank with at least nine sections, including two adjacent sections (110, 120, fig 8) having transparent, stretchable material which form a pocket within the carton into which the electronic device can be inserted.
Patent GB-2397176-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor for coupling a loudspeaker to a computer
Inventor: PENG TSENG TIEN
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2003-10-04
Abstract: A speaker and adapter assembly includes one or more speakers 10, an adapter 20 having a circuit board 23 coupled to the speakers, a processor device 25 attached to the circuit board, and a coupler 26, such as a USB coupler, coupled to the circuit board, for coupling to the computer. The speaker, or one or more ear pieces 40, or one or more optical fibers 42 may be coupled to the adapter via other couplers. The adapter includes a converter and/or an amplifier coupled to the processor device.
Patent GB-2408237-A (GB)
Title: Retractile pen with slotted barrel and clip
Inventor: HSIEH MING-JEN
IPC: B43K5/17
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A retractile pen has an outer barrel 20, an inner barrel 30 movably located in the outer barrel, and a clip 10 connected to a rear end of the outer barrel. The inner barrel has a retaining member 40 elastically connected to a rear end thereof. Guide slots 11, 21 are correspondingly provided on the clip and the outer barrel. A push button 50 is connected to the retaining member via a connecting bar 51 downward extended from an expanded head 52 straddling guide slot 11. When the push button is depressed and slid along guide slot 11, the inner barrel is moved to expose or retract a writing tip on ink cartridge 33 from or into the outer barrel. When the writing tip is exposed, the push button locks the clip to remind a user of the exposed writing tip to avoid an ink-spotted pocket. In a variant, no slot is provided in the clip (figures 8, 9).
Patent GB-2414445-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle safety arrangement with a variable restraining effect component
Inventor: BOSTROEM OLA
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: The safety arrangement for a motor vehicle incorporates a primary restraint arrangement having a three-point safety-belt (3) and optionally one or more air-bags (19,22). A secondary restraint system is provided in the form of a two-point seat-belt (13). A sensor senses when the two-point seat-belt (13) is in use and provides a signal to a control unit (17) which adjusts the restraining effect provided by the three-point seat-belt (3) and by the air-bags (19,22) so that the overall restraining effect is the same regardless of whether the two-point seat-belt is, or is not, used. The use of the two-point seat-belt (13) minimises the risk of injury occurring in a side-impact or rollover situation.
Patent GB-2404434-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for portable stove
Inventor: KONG SANG SHIK
IPC: F23D14/72
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: Gas flow regulator 52 (and fig. 1) is formed with gas flow path 100. Said path communicates with housing 101 via hole 100a. Housing 101 has two internal paths 100b and 100c. First internal path 100b houses stepped portion 19 and second internal path 100c houses stepped portion 13, which under normal pressure are held sealingly in place by resilient springs S0 and S1 respectively. Spring S0 has a lower resilient force than spring S1. Stepped portion 13 is further formed with a safety rod (13b, fig. 6a) which fits through a hole in the lower end 102 of housing 101. Housing 101 is formed with additional gas discharging path 25. When the gas pressure exceeds a predetermined level, but is below a critical level. Spring S0 is compressed, stepped portion 19 lowers, and gas discharge path 25 is opened. Discharge path 25 communicates via auxiliary discharge pipe 26 to an air mixing pipe (103, fig. 7) and hence the excess gas is combusted. When the pressure reaches a dangerous level, sufficient to compress spring S1 as well as S0, the safety rod (13b, fig. 6a) is moved outside of housing 101 (fig. 6b). A releasing lever (61, fig. 2) is pushed by said rod, and hence the canister is detached from gas regulator 52 and the gas supply is interrupted.
Patent GB-2417979-A (GB)
Title: Hinged wall access panel
Inventor: CENTA ANTONY RICHARD
IPC: E05D1/04
Filed: 2004-09-11
Abstract: A pivot assembly comprises a base portion 120 and first and second hinge elements 126, 127, the hinge elements being pivotally connected, in use, to the base portion by first and second ball and socket joints 122, 123 respectively.
Patent GB-2402701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ladders
Inventor: JONES ROY
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A safety device for use with a ladder (1) comprises a pair of support legs (6,7) pivotally connected to the stiles (2,3) of the ladder (1) and a pair of chains (16,17) extending between the support legs (6,7) and the ladder (1). The chains (16,17) are connected to each other via a fail-safe device operable if one of the chains breaks to maintain the support leg connected to the other chain operable. The pivotal connection of the support legs (6,7) may be provided through a hollow rung (4b) of the ladder (1) and the fail-safe device may connect the chains (16,17) through another hollow rung (4a) of the ladder (1).
Patent GB-2409523-A (GB)
Title: Touch pad for a motor vehicle
Inventor: HEIN DAVID A
IPC: H03K17/96
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A user interface comprises a vehicle interior trim component having a touchpad (20) with target areas (38) behind which are non-movable capacitive switches. The switches are operable to actuate and de-actuate an electrically operated device of the vehicle. The target areas are associated with a sensitive operating region of the switch and have tactile features or illuminating means which enable the user to identify the target area. Upon activation of the switch an audio or tactile transducer may be actuated to indicate the switch operation.
Patent GB-2421872-A (GB)
Title: Method of Cell Reselection in a Cellular Communications System.
Inventor: YOUNG MALCOLM J
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A mobile station (112) for use in a cellular communication system (100) includes a transceiver (transmitter and receiver) and a processor (214) operable to apply a cell re-selection procedure which includes determining whether the mobile station should change its serving base station, wherein the transceiver is operable to receive via its serving base station (122) a signal from an infrastructure processor (402) advising or instructing the mobile station to select a particular base station (126) in its cell re-selection procedure, and the processor of the mobile station is operable to apply a cell re-selection procedure to determine whether the mobile station should change its serving base station to the particular selected base station, wherein the particular selected base station has been selected and specified by the infrastructure processor based upon the location of members of a group of mobile stations with which the mobile station is to communicate with the objective of minimising the number of base stations or cells to which meters of the group are attached. Also described is an infrastructure processor (402) which assists or directs the mobile station in the cell re-selection procedure as well as a communication system (100) and method in which the mobile station and the infrastructure processor operate.
Patent GB-2407816-A (GB)
Title: High temperature liner
Inventor: HSU TIM
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an extrudable resin composition and a method of extruding the extrudable resin composition, comprising a high temperature engineering thermoplastic, one or more reinforcement components, an enhancing filler component, a polymeric lubricant, and an external lubricant, wherein the extrudable resin composition is capable of withstanding temperatures up to about 427 {C. The invention is further directed to the use of the extruded pipes and/or lined pipes, produced according to the present method, in downhole tubular applications in oil and gas production; in line pipe, flow line, and transportation line applications in oil and gas production and supply operations; or in most any application where corrosive protection is required to transmit or store corrosive fluids, particularly at high temperatures.
Patent GB-2424252-A (GB)
Title: Extendable bar to activate brake lights
Inventor: ORAM RALPH
IPC: G05G5/06
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A brake assistant includes an extendable bar 1 which is attached to a fixed top plate 6 and a flexible joint 8 to a bottom plate 7, having a holding open/release catch device 4. The holding open/release catch device may be a threaded connection. In use the brake assistant extends between a driver's seat 2 and a brake pedal 3, to activate the brake lights via pressing of the pedal. This allows a single person to check the functioning of the brake lights.
Patent GB-2423826-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable swimming goggles with a pad and compressing devices
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: Swimming goggles 1 comprise a frame 2, eyeglasses 4, a pad 3 and compressing devices 5. The eyeglasses 4 are received in the pad 3, and the compressing devices 5 are mounted on opposite outer sides of the frame 2 for compressing the eyeglasses 4 and the pad 3, wherein each compressing device 5 includes a first cover (fig 1, 50) and a second cover 51 which are assembled together and receive a head strip (not shown). The frame 2 has an upper frame 20, a lower frame (fig 1, 21) and a nose support (fig 1, 22). Cracks (fig 1, 70) are defined on both outer sides of the upper frame 20 and the lower frame. The upper frame 20 forms a gap 25 in a middle of an inner edge thereof for making the frame flexible to bend inwardly thereby fitting for various users who have different face profiles.
Patent GB-2409822-A (GB)
Title: Craps game with progressive jackpot
Inventor: HUNTER SAMUEL C
IPC: A63F/
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: A progressive jackpot is awarded in a craps game. Three dice are used in the come-out roll. The progressive jackpot is funded with an ante from each player who places a bet in the craps game. A change to win the progressive jackpot is initiated whenever a first predetermined outcome occurs in the come-out roll. The progressive jackpot is awarded to the current players if a roll subsequent to the come-out roll having a first predetermined outcome has a second predetermined outcome. The outcome of at least two of the dice in the come-out roll are used to determine the outcome of the craps game only if the come-out roll does not achieve the first predetermined outcome.
Patent GB-2429838-A (GB)
Title: Nanoparticles
Inventor: PICKETT NIGEL
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: Method for producing a nanoparticle comprised of core, first shell and second shell semiconductor materials. Effecting conversion of a core precursor composition comprising separate first and second precursor species to the core material and then depositing said first and second shells. The conversion is effected in the presence of a molecular cluster compound under conditions permitting seeding and growth of the nanoparticle core. Core/multishell nanoparticles are described in which at least one of the core, first shell and second shell materials incorporate ions from groups 12 and 15, 14 and 16, or 11, 13 and 16 of the periodic table.
Patent GB-2418306-A (GB)
Title: Inductive battery charging using three mutually orthogonal inductors
Inventor: TANG QUINGFENG
IPC: H01F5/02
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A changing system for recharging a rechargeable apparatus (10) from an power source. The rechargeable apparatus (10) includes a rechargeable battery (12) and a secondary inductive coil (14) excited by the power source. The secondary inductive coil (14) includes a first inductor (20) having a first axis (X), a second inductor (21) having a second axis (Y), and a third inductor (22) having a third axis (Z). The first, second, and third axes (X,Y,Z) are mutually orthogonal. The first, second, and third inductors produce a power output in response to said power source. The secondary inductive coil (14) is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery (12) whereby charging energy is coupled from the power source to the rechargeable battery (12) regardless of an orientation of the secondary inductive coil (14) to the power source.
Patent GB-2415532-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical methods for generating force feedback effects
Inventor: GRANT DANNY
IPC: G06F/
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a hierarchical method for generating force feedback effects. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving a first force contribution associated with a first (e.g., previous) position of a manipulandum; determining a second force contribution associated with a second (e.g., current) position of the manipulandum; and outputting a force signal to an actuator coupled to the manipulandum, such that the actuator renders a feedback force having a sum of the first and second force contributions. The method may further include classifying force effects according to a predetermined "hierarchy" (or "priority") scheme, whereby the second force contribution is related to "high" priority force effects associated with the second position, and the first force contribution is related to "low" priority force effects associated with the first position. As such, computation delay in outputting force feedback effects can be substantially reduced, thereby enhancing the stability and performance of the underlying force feedback system.