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Patent GB-2374053-A (GB)
Title: Air bag with tensioning means
Inventor: DROSSLER NORBERT
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: An air bag 1 is adapted to be mounted in a recess in a roof of a motor vehicle, such as at the side of the vehicle. The air bag comprises at least two inflatable regions 4,5 and a woven interconnecting element 6, an upper edge of the air bag having anchoring means 7. Upon inflation each inflatable region is located beneath the upper edge in a spaced apart manner, with an outer edge 10 of at least one said region having anchoring means 11. The woven interconnecting element comprises a plurality of oblique warp and weft yarns, and is connected at upper and lower points to either side to the inflatable regions. The connection points are closer to each other prior to inflation of the air bag (figure 2), the air bag being such that, as the inflatable regions inflate, the respective connection points move apart (figure 3) causing the relative inclination of the warp and weft yarns to alter thus reducing the width (D) of the woven element. This reduction in width applies tension to the air bag.
Patent GB-2361925-A (GB)
Title: High temperature solid state polymerisation of poly(trimethylene terephthalate)
Inventor: COREY ANN MARIE
IPC: C08G63/183
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A process for producing poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) at an increased solid state polymerization rate, wherein 1,3-propane diol and an aromatic acid or a dialkyl ester thereof are esterified or transesterified, the esterification or transesterification product is polycondensed, and the polycondensation product is pelletized and then subjected to continuous solid state polymerization at a temperature of 200 to 225{C, preferably 210 to 225{C. In one embodiment, the temperature range is 200 to 220{C, and the pellet size of the polymer to be solid state polymerized is from 1.0 to 1.5 g/100. In another embodiment, the solid state polymerization is carried out at 210 to 225{C for from 1 to 20 hours and then the temperature is increased to above the initial melting point of the polymer to produce a PTT polymer with an intrinsic viscosity of 1.3 dl/g or greater.
Patent GB-2370161-A (GB)
Title: Nonreciprocal circuit device with matching circuit
Inventor: MAKINO TOSHIHIRO
IPC: H01P1/36
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A nonreciprocal circuit device such as a circulator or isolator comprises a ferrite assembly 1 formed by winding first and second central conductors 11, 12 around a ferrite block 10, the assembly being mounted on a dielectric laminated substrate 4. Components of a matching circuit, eg capacitors, are formed by electrodes in the laminated substrate. Therefore discrete components such as chip capacitors are not needed in the device, allowing a reduction in size.
Patent GB-2369505-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting rotational angle
Inventor: TAKEUCHI SHUICHI
IPC: G01D5/249
Filed: 2001-07-16
Abstract: A relative rotational angle of a rotary body (7) is measured with respect to a reference angle. A disk (5) rotates integrally with the rotary body (7). First openings (11) are arranged about the entire circumference of the disk (5) and spaced from one another by a predetermined pitch. A first detecting element (24) detects the first openings and generates a first two-bit binary code. Second openings (13) are arranged concentrically with the first openings. A second detecting element (25) detects the second openings (12) and generates a second six-bit binary code. A CPU computes a relative rotational angle of the rotary body (7) in accordance with the first binary code and initializes the reference rotational angle of the rotary body (7) in accordance with the second binary code. When the first detecting element (24) generates the first binary code, the CPU determines the reference angle based on a combination of the first and second binary codes stored by a ROM.
Patent GB-2367573-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with cutting fluid distributed according to cutting volumes
Inventor: TRUJILLO WILLIAM R
IPC: E21B10/60
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: A rotary drag bit 310 has a series of cutting structures or blades 318, 320, 322, 324, 326, 328 which generate differing volumes of cuttings per revolution. Coolant nozzles 342, 344, 346, 348 deliver cutting fluid to each blade at a volumetric rate in proportion to the rate at which each blade generates cuttings. Individual nozzles 342, 344 may deliver coolant to a single fluid channel associated with a cutting structure, or alternatively, individual nozzles 346, 348 may apportion coolant between two coolant channels associated with adjacent cutting structures. Coolant may be flushed radially outwards by orientation of the nozzles 342, 344, 346, 348. Peripheral junk slots 330, 332, 334, 336, 338, 340 may have cross sectional areas proportional to the volume of coolant and cuttings flowing through them.
Patent GB-2364067-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonically operated liquied fuel modifying system
Inventor: RYU JEONG IN
IPC: B01F23/47
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an ultrasonically operated liquid fuel modifying device for applying an ultrasonic wave to liquid fuel having high viscosity and poor quality, and modifying it into good emulsified oil. The modifying system of the present invention comprises: a fuel tank (10) for storing liquid fuel having high viscosity and poor quality; a water tank (20) for storing water; an agitating device (30) for agitating the liquid fuel and water fed from the fuel and water tanks (10, 20), respectively; and an ultrasonically operated modifying device (40) including an ultrasonic vibration generator (56) for generating an ultrasonic wave so as to apply the ultrasonic wave to the liquid fuel and the water fed from the agitating device (30) and to modify it into good emulsified oil, and ultrasonic wave-generating portions (65).
Patent GB-2369767-A (GB)
Title: A goalkeeper's glove
Inventor: HOCHMUTH PETER
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A goalkeeper's glove includes a gusset 33 which is folded along its transverse axis 26 and seamed between thumb and forefinger.
Patent GB-2371578-A (GB)
Title: Sand screen with active flow control
Inventor: ZISK JR EDWARD J
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A tool for regulating the rate of fluid flow from an earth production zone comprises a flow control zone 23 through which fluid from the production zone is channelled. Preferably the flow control zone 23 is formed in an annular space between a central bore 11 and a surrounding production tubing 21. Within the flow control zone is a flow control device which selectively restricts the flow of fluid through it, and two sets of ports 24, 26, the first upstream of the device and the second downstream. Both sets of ports allow fluid to flow into the central bore 11 to carry the fluid to the surface and are selectively opened and closed. The control device comprises circumferentially placed stator columns 30 in the flow channel which can selectively interlock with sliding gate plugs 36, such that when they are engaged fluid cannot flow past, and the first set of ports 24 are open. Disengagement of the stator columns 30 and gate plugs 36 simultaneously closes the first set of ports 24 and allows fluid to flow beyond the stator columns. Downstream the fluid encounters a helically wound wall 28 which acts to reduce the fluid flow rate, before passing through the second set of ports 26 into the central bore 11. In an intermediate position both sets of ports are closed. In alternative embodiments the ports are opened and closes by electrically actuated solenoid valves or valves controlled by shape memory alloy, which reacts to the temperature of the fluid.
Patent GB-2380890-A (GB)
Title: Remote-control camera using radio frequency data transmission
Inventor: REMMERT PETER
IPC: G08B13/196
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A remote-control camera unit includes a network transceiver to enable communication of information via radio frequency (RF) transmission. Access rights may be granted to single or multiple users in order that they may exclusive authority to operate the device. The camera unit is mobile and is designed to be waterproof and resistant to high temperatures. The camera may be arranged to use infrared motion detection in order to operate in darkness. As the camera unit is able to transmit data via RF transmission, the unit may also be tasked to act as a radio relay in order to pass on information or data received from other units.
Patent GB-2388473-A (GB)
Title: Compliant thermal interface for connecting electronic components to a heat sink
Inventor: MAYHEAD MARTIN P
IPC: H01L23/433
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: The interface 4, particularly for use where a number of different components of differing height are mounted on a common circuit board, comprises a casing with first and second external contact faces and which defines an internal volume within which a heat transfer liquid 44 is located that provides a heat transfer path from the first contact face to the second contact face, wherein the relative positions of the contact faces are variable by deforming a portion of the casing. The casing preferably comprises a pair of spaced apart plates 41,42 that are joined at their peripheries by a flexible or deformable sidewall 43 and at least one of the plates may be formed with a peripheral lip that is directed towards the other plate. One of the plates may be non-planar and comprise a number of contact regions situated in substantially parallel planes spaced from one another. Alternatively, the casing may comprise a sachet or pouch of a flexible material, formed from two sheets of a flexible material sealed together at their respective peripheral regions to enclose an internal volume. The sheets may also be sealed at locations away from their peripheries so as to form two or more internal volumes that are in fluid communication with each other. The heat transfer fluid is preferably a liquid such as water, glycerin, ethanol, ethylene glycol or ammonia or a mixture thereof. Alternatively, the heat transfer fluid may be a mixture of a liquid phase and vapour phase and may comprise one or deionised water and inert fluorocarbons.
Patent GB-2372318-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of objects
Inventor: BURTON DAVID ROBERT
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: There is disclosed a method for measuring an object comprising: 1. projecting an interference fringe pattern onto the object using sources of e.m. radiation; 2. measuring the phase shift and image intensity of the fringe pattern across an image field; 3. measuring the intensity of background illumination across the image field; 4. modifying the measurements of the fringe pattern by subtracting an amount corresponding to the measured background illumination across the image field; and 5. generating a 3-D height map of the object using the modified measurements.
Patent GB-2376862-A (GB)
Title: An angler's tool for cutting vegetation
Inventor: COLEMAN FREDERICK PAUL
IPC: A01K97/00
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: The cutting device is made up of a single or double edged blade fitted with a threaded stem. The blade may be removably fastened to a bankstick or landing net handle which is usually fitted with a standard threaded socket. The device may also incorporate the use of a multi-functional knife or a dagger-type knife fitted with a male thread. The angler may use the tool to remove any vegetative growth which may be obstructing or hindering the fishing process.
Patent GB-2375717-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: NESBITT R DENNIS
IPC: C08K5/098
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core formed from (i) a cobalt catalyzed polybutadiene and (ii) a blend of lanthanide catalyzed polybutadienes wherein (ii) has a Mooney viscosity of about 30 to about 70; and one or more covers disposed about the core.
Patent GB-2385249-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus of controlling noise level calculations in a conferencing system
Inventor: BEAUCOUP FRANCK
IPC: G10L25/78
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling noise characteristic estimation in a conferencing system, comprises a noise characteristic estimator 2 for estimating a noise characteristic of a signal of interest transmitted in a first direction through the conferencing system, and an audio activity detector 5 for detecting audio signal activity in a signal transmitted through the conferencing system in a direction opposite to the signal of interest and in response disabling the noise characteristic estimator 2. The estimator 2 may also be disabled by an audio activity detector 3. The apparatus may be used in conjunction with an accustic echo cancellar 1.
Patent GB-2384375-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating and synchronising multiple clocks
Inventor: WANG CHARLES L
IPC: H04L7/033
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: Methods and systems for generating and synchronizing multiple clocks are disclosed herein that have extremely low skew across multiple channels and latency that is both minimal and well-defined. A phase-locked loop circuit 102 generates a plurality of clock signals to synchronize channel circuits that receive core data streams. The channel circuits 124 convert the core data streams into serial data streams. The phase-locked loop circuit or another phase-locked loop circuit generates a core clock signal for the registered transfer of the core data streams to the channel circuits. One or more of the plurality of clock signals may be distributed to the channel circuits by a register-to-register transfer.
Patent GB-2395055-A (GB)
Title: Teaching system and controlling cloze text display.
Inventor: TRICKLEBANK STUART JAMES
IPC: G09B19/06
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A teaching system for presenting and manipulating clozed text comprises a display for displaying a passage of text and a selector input device for selecting individual words within the passage of text. A processor is configured to cause selected words to be replaced on the display screen by a gap of the same length, preferably including an underline known as a cloze underline. The processor is also configured to allow selection of the cloze underline and for text to be input and displayed centred within the cloze underline gap.
Patent GB-2395373-A (GB)
Title: Backup battery for uninterrupted power supply
Inventor: CHAUHAN RAKESH
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining the operation of an electronic device in the period during which the main power supply 1 is removed from the device, comprising a main power supply (1) which powers the circuitry of the device (5), a reserve power supply (4), and a power supply removal sensor (2) for detecting the presence of the main power supply 1. When the power supply removal sensor 2 detects that the main power supply 1 has been removed from the device, it automatically connects the reserve power supply 4 to the circuitry 5, of the device and disconnects the main power supply and, when the power supply removal sensor 2 detects that the main power supply 1 has been replaced in the circuit, it automatically connects the main power supply 1 to the circuitry and disconnects the reserve power supply 4 from the circuitry 5. The apparatus may monitor the main power supply 1 and connect the reserve power supply 4 when the main power supply 1 is depleted. Typically, the reserve power supply 4 is kept charged by the main power supply 1. The power supplies are typically batteries, and the device is typically a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2381046-A (GB)
Title: Combined cycle power plant
Inventor: OTO CHIKAKO
IPC: F02C6/18
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A combined cycle power plant has a gas turbine power facility 33, a heat recovery steam generator (known as a HRSG) 37, a steam turbine power facility 23, a condenser 28, and a boiler 26. The steam turbine facility includes a high and low pressure turbine, 24 and 25 respectively. The combined cycle plant has a system for introducing high pressure steam, which is generated in the HRSG and the boiler into the high pressure turbine through steam lines 27, 39, which extend from the existing boiler and the HRSG and are then joined together. The condenser 28 and a condenser pump 30 provide feedwater to the steam turbine power facility, branching off at the pump outlet. One branch supplying low pressure steam to the low pressure turbine 25 from feedwater via a reheater 56, an evaporator 51, and a superheater 53a. Feedwater is also supplied to a feedwater pump 48 through a deaerator 47, branching off at the feedwater pump outlet to supply feedwater to the boiler and a high pressure stage of the HRSG, via lines 31, 38. The HRSG high pressure stage includes a reheater 55, an evaporator 50, and a superheater 53, and supplies high pressure steam to the high pressure turbine.
Patent GB-2385814-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced gage protection for milled tooth rock bits
Inventor: GRIFFO ANTHONY
IPC: E21B10/50
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A drill bit includes a bit body having at least one roller cone rotatably coupled to the bit body with a plurality of milled teeth formed on the roller cone. At least one of the milled teeth constitutes a gage row milled tooth (54), which includes hardfacing (56) thereon. A cutting element insert (60) is mounted in the gage face of the gage row milled tooth. A method of forming the gage row milled tooth (54) includes machining at least one hole in a preselected location on the gage surface of the milled tooth, positioning a plug (50) in the hole, applying a hardfacing material (56) to the milled tooth, removing the plug from the hole and positioning a drilling insert (60) in the hole. Alternatively the plug may be mounted on the tooth surface which is then subjected to hard facing, plug removal, hole machining and location of the drilling insert.
Patent GB-2389920-A (GB)
Title: Controlling vehicle air conditioner during fuel cut control
Inventor: MASUDA TAKAFUMI
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: An air conditioner for a vehicle in which fuel cut control is carried out in response to a vehicle deceleration, has a refrigeration cycle with a variable displacement type compressor 1. When the engine 4 is supplied with fuel, the compressor displacement is controlled 5 according to the cooling required by evaporator 6. In fuel cut control, the displacement is first increased so that the evaporator performs as a cold storage. Then, when the engine speed is decreased to a certain level, the compressor displacement is decreased to decrease engine load. The displacement is kept at the decreased level for a predetermined time period, which is shortened as the cooling load increases, or until the end of the fuel cut control. Even when the displacement is decreased, the evaporator can cool air, since the evaporator performs as the cold storage.
Patent GB-2389648-A (GB)
Title: Coherent jet system with single ring flame envelope
Inventor: MAHONEY WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F23D14/58
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: A coherent jet lance and operating method wherein the need for a lance extension is eliminated using a single ring of ports to deliver flame envelope gases round the primary gas jets to maintain the gas jets coherent.
Patent GB-2386602-A (GB)
Title: Anti-loading treatments
Inventor: SWEI GWO SHIN
IPC: B24D3/00
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: An abrasive is oversized with a layer consisting essentially of an inorganic anti-loading agent selected from the group consisting of metal silicates, silicas, metal carbonates, and metal sulfates. The metal silicates can be selected from the group consisting of magnesium silicates, potassium aluminum silicates, aluminum silicates, and calcium silicates. In one embodiment, the magnesium silicates include talc, the potassium aluminum silicates include micas, the aluminum silicates include clays, and the calcium silicates include wollastonite. The silicas can be selected from the group consisting of fused silica, fumed silica, and precipitated amorphous silica. The metal carbonates can inlude calcium carbonate. The metal sulfates can inlcude hydrous calcium sulfate or anhydrous calcium sulfate.
Patent GB-2394887-A (GB)
Title: Disposable grill tray
Inventor: STEWART-LIBERTY DAPHNE
IPC: A47J36/20
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: A disposable grill tray 1 for cooking food comprises a metallic foil 2 having a plurality of apertures 8 formed therein to allow fat released from food during cooking to pass through the apertures. A tool 20 for forming a plurality of apertures 8 in a metallic foil 2, to produce a disposable grill tray 1 for cooking food, comprises a multi hole punch having a die plate 22 onto which a metallic foil is placed and a punch plate 24 having a plurality of punches 26 extending from the underside thereof.
Patent GB-2405834-A (GB)
Title: Card-shaped multiple writing instrument
Inventor: DANIEL SIMON RICHARD
IPC: B43K27/08
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A card-shaped writing instrument 1 with multiple pens comprising two flat casings 2, 3 with recesses 5 for accommodating felt or ball point pens in pairs. The pen tips face in opposite directions with a central, sliding button 10 to protrude the tips. Preferably the recesses are formed diagonally in an X like configuration to hold four pens with their tips in each corner. The pens may be joined in pairs with a central sliding button 10 in the first flat casing 2 which overlaps an equivalent inverted button on the second casing 3. The button may permit the pen tips to protrude or retract, and may be connected to the capillary tube of each pen. The pens may be the same or different colours, and logos or designs may be provided on the casings. May be stored in a pocket or wallet or used as a bookmark.
Patent GB-2397059-A (GB)
Title: Method to improve the stability of dispersions of carbon
Inventor: BOWERS JR JOSEPH S
IPC: C09C1/56
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A method for preventing a carbon dispersion from increasing in viscosity during use is described. The dispersion comprises graphite particles or carbon black particles or a combination of both dispersed in a fluid. The method involves lowering the susceptibility of the carbon dispersion to an increase in viscosity or ionic strength by lowering its pH or reducing its exposure to reactive components in the ambient atmospheric gas. The pH can be lowered by at least partially removing ammonia from the dispersion, or by adding a material that reduces the pH of the dispersion. The stability of the dispersion can also be improved by isolating the dispersion from reactive atmospheric gas. The stabilized aqueous carbon dispersion can have a viscosity of less than about 20 cps and a conductivity of less than about 3 mS.
Patent GB-2410829-A (GB)
Title: System for applying frets to violins and other musical instruments
Inventor: PERRIN GEOFFREY KENNETH
IPC: G10D3/06
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A musical instrument fret is formed by binding a tight ligature E, eg metal wire, around the fingerboard B such that it is retained by passing the ends of the ligature through a hole F and knotting them in a recess in the surface of the fingerboard intended for contact with the neck N. Grooves G, H, Q are cut in the sides and rear of the fingerboard to house the ligature such that it neither abrades the player's hand at the edges nor prevents the fingerboard from lying flat against the neck. Guide groove J on the playing surface is optional as it is intended that the ligature should protrude above the upper surface of the fingerboard. Hole F may be placed fore or aft of the rear and side grooves resulting in an angled fret to compensate for intonation difficulties arising from traditional design. Any number of frets can be applied to or removed from the fingerboard, which may be detachable from the neck.