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Patent GB-2373579-A (GB)
Title: Liquid fill level indicator for a container
Inventor: BARSON STEVEN THOMAS
IPC: A47J27/212
Filed: 2001-03-24
Abstract: The indicator is in particular for a domestic container e.g. a kettle. The indicator arrangement (11) comprises, fluid sensitive switches (12, 13) each associated with a respective user operated switch (6, 7, 14, 15), indicators (8, 9) and a power source (10). The user selects the required quantity of liquid by operating one of the user operated switches e.g. (7) on the side of the container, this connects the corresponding fluid sensitive switch (13) in series with the power source (10) and the indicators (8, 9). During filling, the water level in the container will rise to cover the switch (13) which will close, triggering the indicators (8, 9). The indicator (8) is either visual or tactile and indicator (9) is audible.
Patent GB-2359410-A (GB)
Title: Desiccant housing within a high performance standard configuration disc drive having smaller than standard disc
Inventor: FORBORD KENT J
IPC: G11B5/54
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: A magnetic disc drive assembly comprises a disc drive housing having an external three-dimensional configuration matching a standard configuration. A disc drive (100) is supported in the housing (102) and includes a stack of rotatable rigid magnetic recording discs (104) in a unique configuration wherein each disc has a diameter smaller than the diameter or rigid discs ordinarily contained in a disc drive housing having the standard configuration. Optionally, the stack of discs includes a number of discs greater than that normally housed in a disc drive housing having the standard configuration. Various techniques are employed to achieve the unique disc configuration, including a stop mechanism (151, 152, 153, 154) attached to the yoke of an E-block assembly (142), a conductor assembly (214) electrically connecting transducers (144) on the E-block to a flex circuit (172, 220) and employing fins (218) supported in slots (204) in the E-block, a cable connector (130) mounted to a circuit board (131) supported on the disc drive housing and having a connector housing (300) having a surface (312) conforming to a curved edge portion (111) of the disc drive housing, and a desiccant housing (186) providing structural support for the disc drive housing. The top opening of the dessicant housing (186) may form a plane (196) which slopes in relation to the bottom wall of the drive chamber and may be provided with a bottom opening for insertion of the desiccant.
Patent GB-2377363-A (GB)
Title: Horizontal toaster
Inventor: BIRD BRYNN
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2001-07-14
Abstract: A horizontal toaster comprising an adjustable heating element positioned above the bread so as to allow additional foodstuffs to be heated on top of the bread. A sliding tray is provided for transporting foodstuffs into and out of the main body of the toaster.
Patent GB-2368326-A (GB)
Title: Balanced driveline assembly
Inventor: UNGVARI ADRIAN
IPC: F16H57/00
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: An automobile driveline comprises a driveshaft, a driveshaft flange 28, an axle flange 16, a pinion nut 26 and a differential pinion shaft 14 connected to transmit torque. To provide a dynamically balanced assembly, each component has a notional cylinder defined by a balance radius from its centreline 32 within which its centre of mass must be located to provide a balance tolerance. If the centre of mass falls outside the cylinder the component is balanced by machining or drilling. The balance radius for each component is set to provide an overall balance radius for the assembled driveline. The overall radius is minimised to 'optimise' the imbalance according to cost, component materials, customer sensitivity to out of balance noise and vehicle or driveline design.
Patent GB-2385847-A (GB)
Title: Paper guide device for label printer
Inventor: LEE YOON-JUN
IPC: B41J15/04
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: A paper guide device comprises left and right guide members 16,17, with guide grooves 16a, 17a which receive and guide both widthwise edges of paper, and flat geared portions 16b, 17b. Left and right gear bands 21,22 rack gears 21a, 22a which are respectively meshed with the flat geared portions of the left and right guide members. A pinion gear 30 is positioned between the left and right gear bands and meshed with the rack gears. An adjustment knob 40 is slidably installed on a printer body and connected to one end of the right gear band.
Patent GB-2381239-A (GB)
Title: Print cylinder drum for an image forming device wherein a printhead cleaning station is disposed within a longitudinal channel of the drum
Inventor: KLAUSBRUCKNER MICHAEL J
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: An image forming device includes a cylindrical print cylinder 12, a printhead assembly (14,Fig.1), and a movable printhead cleaning station 52,58 disposed within a longitudinal channel 60 of the cylinder. In operation, once it is determined that one of the printheads is due for a cleaning procedure, printing ceases and the cylinder, will if necessary, rotate until the channel is aligned with the selected printhead. Ink is then spit from the printhead into a spittoon (56,Fig.6) of the service station, and the station is moved back and forth to clean the printhead using a pair of wipers (54). An outer surface of the cylinder may includes a series of inclined embedded cells (32,Figs.3,4) arranged in rows and columns with separations D1,D2 (  é  8m) which receive ink droplets (34) from a printhead assembly in patterns which correspond to a desired image for transfer to a print media (22,Fig.2).
Patent GB-2380793-A (GB)
Title: Determining relative and absolute positions of members of group using GPS and I
Inventor: LEE NICHOLAS CHARLES
IPC: G01S13/76
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: The invention provides a positional system intended to supplement positional information derived by means of a Global Positioning System (GPS), so as to provide positional data coverage in situations where the GPS data may be unreliable, for example due to local attenuation of satellite signals, in order to permit members of a group traversing<BR> ```difficult terrain to retain reasonably accurate information as to the whereabouts of the other group members should the GPS system fail. The positional system of the invention provides each group member with<BR> ```a readily transportable and relatively inexpensive inertial navigation<BR> ```system to generate approximate positional data and utilises radio location<BR> ```techniques to improve the accuracy of the approximate positional data.
Patent GB-2396328-A (GB)
Title: Secure postal return device for postal voting
Inventor: MATTHEWS TIM
IPC: G07C13/00
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: The device is a mailer having sections 7, 8 and 9 which are defined by perforations 10 to facilitate separation. Each section bears the same identifier 17. When used for postal voting, a voter's address 2 is printed on a section 9 of sheet 1. The sheet is folded so that the address 2 is visible through the window of an envelope for dispatch. The sheet 1 carries the declaration of identity 4, ballot paper 3, and instructions 11. A backless envelope body 12 is secured to section 8 of the sheet 1 with a Hunkeler machine. The components are separated by the voter who completes ballot paper 3, inserts it into envelope 8,12, seals the envelope using gum 13 on flap 14, and inserts this envelope and completed declaration 4 in a return envelope.
Patent GB-2394215-A (GB)
Title: Hot water supply for a beverage dispensing machine
Inventor: REID JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: A47J31/54
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A hot water supply for a beverage dispensing machine, comprises a water reservoir 10, a heater 16 for heating the water in the reservoir to a first temperature, a line 12 connecting the reservoir 10 to a delivery outlet 20 and a heater 16, preferably the same as the first mentioned heater, for heating the water drawn from the reservoir 10 to a second temperature before it is dispensed from the delivery outlet 20.
Patent GB-2394585-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for preventing loss of personal valuables
Inventor: BELKADI TARIQ
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2002-10-26
Abstract: An apparatus for alerting the user to the removal of an item such as an umbrella on mobile telephone or to the disappearance of a small child or a pet, comprises a transmitter, a receiver and an alarm. The apparatus is arranged as a primary unit, preferably forming part of a watch 20, cooperating with a secondary unit attached to the item. One or each unit transmits a signal which is received by the other unit and one or each unit sounds an alarm when the signal is interrupted. Preferably, several secondary units may be controlled by one programmable primary unit, and each unit has an individual identity so that the primary unit reacts to the absence of any of the recognised secondary units. The secondary units may comprise resonant or RFID tags and means for recognising a plurality of primary units.
Patent GB-2395152-A (GB)
Title: A driving tool
Inventor: WARWICK-ADKINS GRAHAM LAURENCE
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2002-11-09
Abstract: A driving tool 10 comprises a body 12 defining a recess 16 extending along an axis of the body. The recess has a profile that comprises alternating first portions 18A, 18B and second portions 19A, 19B. The first portions are arcs of substantially the same circle, and the second portions extend inwardly of the circle. Preferably the profile of the recess is generally oval. Alternatively, the driving tool comprises a projection (36, fig 5) extending from the body, which has a profile that comprises alternating first and second portions, the first portions being arcs of the same circle and the second portions extending inwardly of the circle (see figs 5 and 7). Preferably the driving tool comprises a main recess for receiving an article to be driven, and guide means (40, fig 5) to guide the article into the recess. Driving means may also be provided that comprises a breakable member, such as a pin (72, fig 9A), which extends between a transmission means (54, fig 9) and a holding means (52, fig 9), where the breakable member breaks when the driving force exceeds a predetermined level.
Patent GB-2385986-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic device
Inventor: PETERS FRANK H
IPC: H01S5/20
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: An optoelectronic device 100 such as a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) includes a tunnel junction 130 that conducts a current of holes tunnelling into an active region 120. Tunnelling in a selected area of the tunnel junction is disabled to form a current blocking region 135 that confined the current to desired regions. Tunnelling can be disabled in the selected area using techniques including but not limited to implanting or diffusing dopants, disrupting crystal structure, or etching to remove part of the tunnel junction. The tunnel junction helps to distribute the current evenly in the desired region and reduces current crowding around the edges of the blocking region. Also the amount of p-type material in the laser cavity is reduced giving lower optical losses.
Patent GB-2392747-A (GB)
Title: Postable item eg a greetings card, ordered via the Internet
Inventor: SHUTE DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2002-12-31
Abstract: Means for generating a postable item include computer memory for storing a plurality of data items representing postage values and means, for example, a computer keyboard, for allowing a user to input one or more data items representing text or other human readable indicia. Control means are operable to cause a printer to print on a substrate a postable item (1) including an image (2) and/or text dependent on the data items input by the user. In the same printing operation, the printer prints on the substrate a postage value selected from the plurality of stored data items in dependence on the substrate selected and on one or more data items input by the user. This allows a franked postable item to be generated in a single operation, with the correct postage value.
Patent GB-2398280-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle engine driven air compressor
Inventor: LEGOOD RUSSELL DEAN
IPC: F02B63/06
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: Compressor apparatus 10 comprises an air compressor 12 driven by a crankshaft 23 of a vehicle engine 20. The compressor 12 is typically an integral oil flooded screw machine driven via a pulley 30 and a tensioned belt 22 which is additional to a fan belt. Since a prop shaft is not used to drive the compressor 12, the apparatus 10 may be used in front wheel drive or in rear wheel drive vehicles. It may be connected to tyre inflation equipment via an air outlet 16 and may be selectively powered via a clutch 32. Outlet air pressure is regulated by control means 40. Air is typically compressed to 2 to 14.2 bar and flows at 2.25 cubic metres per minute.
Patent GB-2389197-A (GB)
Title: Reduced hot offset in colour electrophotographic imaging
Inventor: GARZOLINI JUDITH A
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 2000-12-05
Abstract: Hot offset of black toner is reduced or eliminated in a color electrophotographic imaging device (20), such as a laser printer, by applying a minimal layer of non-black toner (77) in addition to the black toner on a print media. The non-black toner, such as cyan, magenta or yellow toner, acts as a release agent for reducing or eliminating hot offset of the black toner during fusing (90) of the toner to the media. The non-black toner is applied as a thin layer just sufficient to reduce hot offset of the black toner and such that an appearance of a resultant image formed retains a visual perception of being a black toner only image. Raster source image data (320) is converted to output data using a process neutral axis color rendering table (315), and vector source image data (310) is converted to output data using the same process neutral axis color rendering table (315) only if coated media is being processed, thereby reducing hot offset of black toner. Otherwise, the vector source image data (310) is converted to output data using a black only neutral axis color rendering table (305).
Patent GB-2389502-A (GB)
Title: Writeboard with memory
Inventor: MARTIN ERIC
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A writeboard according to an embodiment of the invention includes plural display cells capable of controlling light within a visible-light spectrum, the display cells being arranged over a display surface of the writeboard. The writeboard also includes plural memory cells coupled with the display cells and receivers arranged with the display cells and the memory cells over the display surface. The receivers are configured to receive transmitted writing information and to communicate the transmitted writing information to corresponding memory cells for storage. Corresponding display cells thus may be selectively activated in accordance with the transmitted writing information.
Patent GB-2395848-A (GB)
Title: Automatic detecting and switching vehicle charger
Inventor: CHANG I-CHANG
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: An automatic detecting anti switching vehicle charger having a power control circuit 2 is disclosed. A power supply control circuit 2 is connected to a positive electrode clip A and a negative electrode clip B for supplying power to a battery of a car; a conductive end of the positive electrode clip A being further connected to an input end of the power supply control circuit through a signal conductive wire. The power supply control circuit 2 is formed by a power supply unit 21, a parallel connected relay unit 22, a serial connected relay unit 23, a fault detection unit 24, a low level positive voltage detection unit 25, a high level positive voltage detecting unit 26, a reference voltage unit 27, an alarm unit 28 and a state display unit 29. In that, the power sources are switched automatically and thus the user is unnecessary to prepare a plurality of batteries as standby devices.
Patent GB-2402874-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella with a canopy storing handle and a ferrule assembly for an umbrella
Inventor: FULTON ARNOLD
IPC: A45B9/04
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: There is disclosed an umbrella comprising: an extendable shaft 4,5 having a handle 7 at a first end and a ferrule 6, at a second end; a canopy attached to the shaft which can be opened and closed; said handle 7, defining a case for storing the umbrella when in a closed retract position; said ferrule 6 forming a substantially water-tight seal with the handle when the umbrella is in its closed position. There is also disclosed a ferrule assembly 6 for securing a canopy of an umbrella to an umbrella shaft, said ferrule assemble comprising a ferrule 6 and attachment means 12 for securing the ferrule 6 to the shaft 5, wherein the attachment means 12 and the ferrule 6 comprise co-operating locking means, which are interconnected by moving the attachment means 12 and ferrule 6 relative to each other in a direction substantially perpendicular to the shaft.
Patent GB-2404294-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for converting a DAB broadcast signal to an analogue radio signal
Inventor: BRAMBLE MATTHEW FORBES
IPC: H04H20/63
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: A signal adapter 10 comprises an input 12 for receiving a Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) signal and a converter for converting the DAB signal to an analogue radio frequency signal. The output signal may lie in the MF or VHF radio bands. The adapter may be configured to extract text or data from the DAB signal and may include an encoder to convert at least some of this data to radio data system (RDS) data in the output signal. The adapter may also receive a digital data stream from a computer network, for example an Internet radio signal, and convert this to an analogue radio signal.
Patent GB-2389424-A (GB)
Title: Sensing apparatus and method
Inventor: TOUMAZOU CHRISTOFER
IPC: C12Q1/6825
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A sensing apparatus comprising an ion sensitive field effect transistor arranged to generate an electrical output signal in response to localised fluctuations of ionic charge at or adjacent the surface of the transistor, and means for detecting the electrical output signal from the ion sensitive field effect transistor, the localised fluctuations of ionic charge indicating events occurring during a chemical reaction.
Patent GB-2406035-A (GB)
Title: Tray incorporating heat storage means
Inventor: VANDERHOOK PAUL
IPC: A47G23/06
Filed: 2003-09-06
Abstract: A device for reducing heat loss in food, comprises a tray (1), a heat source (7) attachable to the tray, and means for supporting a container of food so that in use food heat from the heat source can be transferred to food in the container. The heat source may comprise a bag made from fabric such as linen and containing wheat (7) which may be preheated in a microwave oven, the bag being supported beneath the tray by a fabric sling (6). The tray may have a central aperture (2) covered by a fabric cover (8, Figure 6). The sling (6) and cover (8) may be attached by hook and loop fasteners (3).
Patent GB-2392522-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for bid/offer spread trading
Inventor: GILBERT ANDREW C
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A bid/offer spread market is presented that allows a trader to increase liquidity in traded items. A bid/offer spread market maker may make a bid/offer spread market. This bid/offer spread market may be made available to any market participant. In response to the spread market, an aggressor may respond to a bid or an offer with a hit or a take, respectively. In response to the hit or the take, the aggressor or bid/offer spread market maker, respectively, may create a separate underlying market using the selected (bid or offer) spread within a specified amount of time. The other pary, a bid/offer spread trader, may trade on the quoted price within a specified amount of time, at which point a trade has occurred.
Patent GB-2395236-A (GB)
Title: bearing assembly for variable stator vane to reduce leakage
Inventor: BRUCE ROBERT W
IPC: F04D29/56
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A bushing 304 and washer 320 form a bearing assembly 106 at the outer radial end of a stator vane 302, with a bearing arrangement possibly at the inner end also and possibly of the same form. The bearing assembly may rotate relative to the vane shaft 302 or the case 306 to even out the wear around the circumference of the bushing 304. However, the bushing 304 may be designed so that if the relative wear rate between the bushing and the vane or case is high, the bushing will not rotate relative to that material. An axial bearing face 338 of the shaft bears against a radial flange on the bushing 304, disposed in a recessed portion 308 of the casing 306, so that in use a pressure differential applies a radially outward force thereby minimizing leakage. The diameter of the axial bearing face is chosen depending on the wear rate of the material used.
Patent GB-2393009-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for management of court schedules
Inventor: KALMICK DAVID J
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-07-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating court calendars. A court date server (108) is coupled to a database (104) of court rules for generation of court dates (116). A user (112) accesses the court date server via a communications network and submits event and jurisdiction data to court date server (108). The court date server (108) uses the event data and the jurisdiction data to generate a court calendar of event dates that is transmitted to the user. In one embodiment of a court date server, the court date server is coupled to a user database (106). The court date server stores the court calendar in the user database for later retrieval and use by the user (112). In addition, the court date server uses the stored court calendar to generate court date reminder that are sent to the user and to send notifications to the user when court rules are modified that affect the user's already calculated court dates. A Date Calculation Engine (DCE) is coupled to a court date server for generation of the court dates. The court rule database includes formulas written in a Date Calculation Scripting Language (DCSL) for calculating the court dates. The court rules further include instructions for generating a Jurisdiction Selection Expert (JSE) and an Event Selection Expert (ESE) that enable a user to quickly select a jurisdiction and an event using hierarchal data structures. The DCE is combined with other software components to build a complete court date server system (100).
Patent GB-2410974-A (GB)
Title: A tool for handling PVC guttering
Inventor: NIEDERBERGER WALTER PAUL
IPC: E04D13/076
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A tool 1 for handling PVC guttering comprises a body 2 which supports a bifurcated arm 3 at each end. The distal ends of each arm are formed into attachment portions 4 which are adapted to engage with the upper lips of a roof rainwater gutter. A handle 6 may be attached to the body at either position 5 or position 12. In use the device forms a bearing surface with respect of the guttering system allowing the user to install or remove guttering from its brackets. An attachment portion allows a shroud to extend over the top of the guttering when the tool is engaged to form a bearing surface allowing a ladder to be supported against PVC guttering.
Patent GB-2399085-A (GB)
Title: Human zinc finger containing gene MDZ12
Inventor: SHANNON MARK
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids that encode MDZ12, and fragments thereof, vectors for propagating and expressing MDZ12 nucleic acids, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors of the present invention, proteins, protein fragments, and protein fusions of the MDZ12 isoforms, and antibodies thereto. The invention further provides transgenic cells and non-human organisms comprising human MDZ12 nucleic acids, and transgenic cells and non-human organisms with targeted disruption of the endogenous orthologue of the human MDZ12 gene. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations of the nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention, and diagnostic, investigational, and therapeutic methods based on the MDZ12 nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention.