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Patent GB-2392286-A (GB)
Title: Reading barcodes from PDA/cell phone screen
Inventor: WU QUEN-ZONG
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: A personal identification system reads multiple one-dimensional barcodes from a PDA/cell phone screen. A PDA/cell phone reaction unit 13 detects the presence of a PDA/cell phone. Barcodes are read by a CCD camera 14, a frame grabber 15, an image processing unit 16, a barcode recognition unit 17 and a data recording unit 18. The personal identification system is useful as the mechanism for personal identification, certificates of purchase or checkoff.
Patent GB-2394323-A (GB)
Title: High-throughput UART interfaces
Inventor: SLEEMAN PETER TIMOTHY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A modified universal asynchronous receiver transmitter (UART) device is provided with an auxiliary high speed parallel channel using supplementary FIFO buffers for the exchange of data. The auxiliary parallel channel is separate from the normal lower speed serial channel which is retained in unmodified form. The retained serial channel provides full compatibility with and support for the National Semiconductor 16550 standard, while the auxiliary parallel channel allows for rapid transfer of large data blocks, such as is needed for a PCMCIA wireless data card for example. The key advantages of this approach lie both in the data transfer speed and in the reduced amount of development time needed to implement a UART interface for communicating between a host computer and a new subsystem. This is because all the UART functions, except large volume data transfer, can be carried out over the standard serial channel using standard device drivers. The bespoke element of the development is confined to creation of appropriate hardware, firmware and/or software to deal with the transfer of data blocks through the auxiliary parallel data channel.
Patent GB-2397761-A (GB)
Title: A mattress
Inventor: TULL STACEY ANDREW
IPC: A47C4/54
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: A mattress (2) for inducing a calming effect on a person using the mattress (2) , which mattress (2) comprises an upper portion (4) for being laid upon by the person, and movement-creating means (6) that causes the upper portion (4) to rise and fall with a movement that is smooth and rhythmical and substantially the same as the rising and falling action of a mother's chest as the mother reclines and breathes with an infant resting on her chest. The movement creating means may be pneumatic.
Patent GB-2396523-A (GB)
Title: Power control for a transmitter in a cellular communication system
Inventor: LIN JIE
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for power control in a cellular communication system. The power control may be operated (201) in a first mode of operation wherein power control data are determined in response to a quality parameter, such as a desired signal to noise ratio. The method further comprises entering (205) a reduced power mode of operation by communicating power down power control data between a base station and a communication unit. The base station and/or communication unit then proceeds to operate (207) in the reduced power mode by communicating power control data corresponding to a reduced transmit power level. The reduced transmit power level may specifically be zero. After a given duration, the base station and/or communication unit proceeds to exit (211) the reduced power mode by communicating power up power control data between the base station and the communication unit.
Patent GB-2397603-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable bumps for road traffic control
Inventor: HARVEY JOHN GWYN
IPC: E01F9/529
Filed: 2003-01-21
Abstract: The height adjustable bumps, primarily for installing in roads to selectively imparting a jolt to a passing road vehicle, comprise deflectable elements 1,2 which are pivotally mounted and which mesh with a third static element 3. The pivotable elements can be locked in a first position by latch 9 so that the upper surfaces of the elements 1,2 are flush with the surface of the road so that vehicle wheels are not deflected. When the latch 9 is released, the pivotable elements are deflected by wheels passing overhead so that they form a dip and a hump, with latch 10 then locking the pivotable elements in this second position so as to impart a jolt to passing vehicles. The latches may be operated by actuators 11,12 which in turn may be controlled by computer or other suitable devices.
Patent GB-2388910-A (GB)
Title: Combining vertical and horizontal magnetic dipole induction logs for reduced shoulder and borehole effects
Inventor: GIANZERO STANLEY C
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A method of enhancing the vertical resolution of an induction tool comprises obtaining a vertical magnetic dipole (VMD) response signal from a transmitter-receiver antenna array having dipoles orientated parallel to a tool axis, obtaining a horizontal magnetic dipole (HMD) response from a transmitter-receiver antenna array having dipoles orientated perpendicular to the tool axis, and combining the VMD and HMD response signals to obtain a combination response signal. The combination response signal has a rectilinear, vertical measurement profile which is relatively insensitive to borehole effects.
Patent GB-2388310-A (GB)
Title: Suction nozzle with plural agitator chambers
Inventor: MATUSZ GLENN J
IPC: A47L9/12
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: An agitator configuration for a floor care appliance comprises a nozzle 100 with at least two agitator chambers 121, 122, therein, and at least one agitator 51, 52, disposed in said chambers, substantially half of said agitator being disposed in each chamber. Two agitators may be disposed in the same manner, one in front of the other. The agitators may be removable, and rotate in a direction opposite to one another. The agitators may be divided into left and right half sections 53, 54, 55, 56, and each of said agitator half sections may include a plurality of brush members 50, arranged in a helical pattern to sweep dirt towards the outside edges of the agitator chambers. Rotation means are attached to the agitators between each half-section.
Patent GB-2393388-A (GB)
Title: Chair backrest
Inventor: PIRETTI GIANCARLO
IPC: A47C7/40
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: Chair backrest, comprising a support structure (12), ```an upper backrest member (30) connected in oscillating fashion to the support structure (12), ```a lower backrest member (32), and ```a connecting element (80) which is fixed relative to one of said backrest members (32) and able to slide telescopically inside the other backrest member (30) , in order to adjust the height of the support. The connecting element (80) has at least one elastically deformable zone (82) and is able to apply an elastic force to the backrest members (30, 32) as a result of a variation in the relative angular position of said backrest members (30, 32).
Patent GB-2391075-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for printing patterns on substrates
Inventor: CABIRI OZ
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a pattern on a substrate by applying a photoresist layer over the substrate; locating a laser direct-imagining exposure head to print the pattern on the substrate by the application of one or more laser beams to the photoresist layer on the substrate while relative movement is effected between the exposure head and the substrate; and controlling the drive and the exposure head to cause the exposure head to print a first portion of the pattern on a first portion of the substrate at a first (normal) resolution, and a second portion of the pattern on a second portion of the substrate at a second (higher) resolution.
Patent GB-2405997-A (GB)
Title: An antenna and a method of receiving and transmitting signals via an antenna
Inventor: HO JIMMY
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: An antenna 2 for operating at mobile telecommunications frequencies. The antenna 2 comprises two electrically conductive plates 10,11 and a conducting feed element 13. The plates 10,11 are spaced apart and electrically insulated from each other. The surfaces of the plates 10,11 are substantially parallel to each other. The conducting feed element 13 comprises a plurality of elongate members 14,15 located between the plates 10,11. Each member 14,15 extends substantially parallel to the surfaces of the plates 10,11 to a free end. In use, one of the plates 10,11 forms a primary radiator and the series inductive reactance of the conducting feed element 13 is substantially compensated for by the series capacitance between the conducting feed element 13 and one of the plates 10,11.
Patent GB-2389809-A (GB)
Title: Locking chuck
Inventor: NAKAMURA DAIJIRO
IPC: B23B31/12
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: A chuck includes a generally cylindrical body 14 and a plurality of jaws 22 moveably disposed with respect to the body 14 in communication with the body's axial bore. A generally cylindrical sleeve 18 and a nut 16 are rotatably mounted about the body 14, wherein the nut 16 is in operative communication with jaws 22 so that rotation of the nut 16 in a closing direction moves the jaws 22 towards the axis of the body's axial bore. A bearing has a first race 72 adjacent the body, a second race 78 adjacent the sleeve and at least one bearing element disposed between the first race 72 and the second race 78. One of the first race 72 and the second race 78 defines a ratchet (fig 4c, 84). The other of the first race 72 and the second race 78 defines a pawl (fig 4c, 86) biased towards the ratchet. The ratchet (fig 4c, 84) and pawl (fig 4c, 86) are configured so that when the pawl (fig 4c, 86) engages the ratchet (fig 4c, 84), the ratchet (fig 4c, 84) and pawl (fig 4c, 86) permit the second race 78 to rotate in opening direction with respect to the first race 72 but prevent the second race 78 from rotating in a closing direction with respect to the first race 72. In addition the sleeve 18 defines a cam surface 106 disposed with respect to the pawl (fig 4c, 86) where the cam surface 106 facilitates disengagement or engagement of the pawl (fig 4c, 86) from the ratchet (fig 4c, 84).
Patent GB-2389782-A (GB)
Title: Multi-multifunctional furniture item
Inventor: STREET GARY NATHAN
IPC: A47C17/04
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: A multifunctional furntiure item with six functions. The body consists of four equally proportioned cushioned blocks 1,2,3,4, each individually covered and interconnected by three hinges 5,6,7, as illustrated by the letter 'W'. The hinges pivot the separate blocks as required thus converting the whole by into its various forms. With all hinges closed it is a footrest, or alternate way up, an occasional table with durable surface area. The hinges then open out to produce other functions including a floor sofa, a low level table with durable surface area, a bench style sofa and a full sized mattress. A two part solid tabletop or a slip cover may be added when in the table or footrest configurations respectively.
Patent GB-2395828-A (GB)
Title: Troubleshooting printing devices
Inventor: JAMISON RYAN
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: Improved troubleshooting of printing devices. A printing device (100, Fig. 1) includes a master module (150, Fig. 1) wherein critical troubleshooting data such as error messages and usage data (160, 162, Fig. 1) can be stored in non-volatile memory (152, Fig. 1). The master module is provided with an uninterruptable power source so that the master module memory may be retained and dumped in the event of a fatal error such as an interruption in power from the main power supply, and/or in response to commands entered by an interface module (156, Fig. 1). The memory dump may transmit memory contents to a local external device through a port (130, 134, Fig. 1) or to a remote location via a communications port (132, Fig. 1). The dumped data may then be analyzed to quickly identify a problem component in the printing device.
Patent GB-2392250-A (GB)
Title: Sensor fusion using self evaluating process sensors
Inventor: HENRY MANUS PATRICK
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A measurement processing system is disclosed for fusing measurement data from a set of independent self-validating (SEVA) process sensors (20) monitoring the same real-time measurand in order to generate a combined best estimate for the value, uncertainty and measurement status of the measurand. The system also provides consistency checking between the measurements. The measurement processing system includes a first process sensor (20) and a second process sensor (20). Each of the first and second process sensors (20) receive a measurement signal from a transducer and generate independent process metrics (24). A measurement fusion block (22) is connected to the first and second process sensors (20), the measurement fusion block (22) is operable to receive the independent process metrics and execute a measurement analysis process to analyse the independent process metrics and generate the combined best estimate of the independent process metrics.
Patent GB-2410654-A (GB)
Title: Switch off of mobile station receiver during repeated idle mode messages
Inventor: OHEV-ZION EITAN
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A remote unit (103) for a cellular radio communication system (100) comprises a receiver (203) which in idle mode monitors for idle mode messages, such as paging messages, transmitted from a base station (101). The remote unit (103) has no information of when idle mode messages specifically addressed to the remote unit (103) are transmitted within the idle mode message channel. The receiver (203) is coupled to a redundancy characteristic processor (205) which determines a redundancy characteristic associated with a downlink idle mode message operation. The redundancy characteristic may for example be an indication of a number of times a given idle mode message is repeated by the base station (101). The remote unit (103) further comprises an idle mode controller (207) which is operable to switch between a plurality of idle operation modes in response to the redundancy characteristic. The idle operation modes include a reduced operation idle mode which preferably includes powering down the receiver (203) when repeat idle mode messages may be transmitted.
Patent GB-2411841-A (GB)
Title: Proshetic limb attachment
Inventor: NEWCOMBE LINDSAY KATHLEEN
IPC: A61F2/78
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for attaching a prosthetic limb to the bone of a patient, the apparatus comprising; a proximal component 2 to mount to a bone implant; a distal component 3 to mount to a prosthetic limb; and a coupling body coupling 13 together the proximal and distal components 2, 3 with freedom to articulate when, in use, a bending and/or torsional force is applied to the prosthetic limb only when the force exceeds a threshold level whereby the force may be accommodated by articulation within the attachment apparatus. The coupling body 13 may have a clutch-like mechanism 4 with opposing sets of co-operating clutch teeth 29, 30 to rotationally couple the prosthetic limb to the bone implant in use, but which automatically disengages when toque applied to the prosthetic limb exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2412855-A (GB)
Title: Depilatory device comprising handle and head with plural fins extending there from
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH ANDREW
IPC: A45D26/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A scraper or strigil for removing depilatory composition from the skin comprising a handle 44 and a non-shaving head 46 having an undersurface from which two or more fins 48 project transversely. The fin may be of elastomeric material and may be of continuous or discontinuous (Figs. 14, 22-25) length, and be straight (Figs. 15, 16), curved (Figs. 17-18, 21) or wave-like (Fig. 19-20) depending from substantially flat undersurfaces. The handle 44 may be provided with two flex points 64, 52 and the head (Fig.29) or a head portion (Fig.31) may be detachable for exchanging the scraping characteristics provided by different heads. Another embodiment shows absorbent pad surfaces (410, 420, Fig.34) located at ends or in between the fins, the pad also used as a source of fluid or composition. Still a further embodiment shows a curved undersurface (304, Fig.32) from which fins extend in fanned arrangement. The fins may be arranged in rows each having different lengths, heights, rigidities or materials.
Patent GB-2410624-A (GB)
Title: Multi-outlet extension lead
Inventor: HUTCHINGS DAVID
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A multi-outlet extension lead comprises plural separate outlets along the length of a cable. Each outlet may have a fuse, a switch and mounting lugs 24. Each outlet may have indicia indication the prospective use of the outlet.
Patent GB-2406065-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separating apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/13
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: Cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus for use in (and used in) a vacuum cleaner comprises a first cyclone (111, fig. 1). Disposed around the outside of the first cyclone is a plurality of second cyclones (113, fig. 1) in parallel. A dust-collecting unit (165) is detachably connected to the first and second cyclones and collects dust form the first cyclone separately to dust separated by the second cyclones. An inlet-outlet cover (190) is installed on the upper portions of the first and second cyclones such that air flowing from the first cyclone's outlet (123) is guided towards the second cyclones' inlets (141). The dust-collecting apparatus has transparent wall sections such that a user may view the interior of each dust-collector. The first cyclone outlet may further be provided with a grille (131) and a shielding member (135) to enhance separation in the first stage.
Patent GB-2416755-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing tap
Inventor: ROBINSON MICHAEL
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A tap 1 for dispensing a beverage such as beer has an inlet 3, a primary spout 4 and a secondary spout 5. The primary spout is used to dispense the majority of the beverage, while the secondary spout is used to dispense a foamed portion of the beverage to form e.g. the head on a glass of beer. The secondary spout contains a flow restriction as a means to produce foam. The secondary spout is mounted at an angle to the primary spout as shown. The primary and secondary outlets both contain appropriate valves and actuation means. For example, the primary valve may be operated by a handle 6 and the secondary valve may be operated by a button 7. Also disclosed is a valve mechanism that provides an adjustable flow rate of liquid. This comprises a torpedo shaped valve member (62, figure 16) that restricts flow through a correspondingly shaped valve body, the torpedo being moveable to control flow rate through the valve body.
Patent GB-2407201-A (GB)
Title: Perpendicular magnetic head with reduced fringing
Inventor: WATANABE TOSHINORI
IPC: G11B5/147
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A magnetic head has a reading portion HR and a perpendicular magnetic recording head H1 formed thereon. A first coil layer 108 is formed between the reading portion HR and one magnetic portion of a first magnetic portion 160 and a second magnetic portion 116, which is located at the reading portion (HR) side, the first magnetic portion and the second magnetic portion forming the perpendicular magnetic recording head H1. A second coil layer 114 is formed between the above one magnetic portion and the other magnetic portion, and by the above two coil layers, a toroidal coil layer is formed around the above one magnetic portion. Since a magnetic flux of a leakage magnetic field caused by a recording magnetic field generated only by the two coil layers is counteracted by a magnetic flux generated in the first coil layer, the magnetic flux of the leakage magnetic field can be effectively counteracted, and as a result, recording fringing can be effectively suppressed.
Patent GB-2421179-A (GB)
Title: Shower cubicle
Inventor: VINING ROBIN NOEL
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A shower cubicle comprises a base section (10) with an upstanding peripheral wall, and two or more wall sections (20, 30), which stack on top of one another and on top of the wall of the base tray to form a cubicle. The unit may also include a top cover section (40). The base section has an integral ridge (12), formed around at least a part of its periphery, to engage a corresponding channel (22) formed in the bottom of the wall section which fits above it.
Patent GB-2414173-A (GB)
Title: Mounting Bracket
Inventor: WORRALL RAYMOND
IPC: F16M11/24
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A mounting bracket for attaching an LCD screen 10 to the underside of a surface comprises a first bracket component 11 adapted to be mounted indirectly to said surface, a second bracket component 34 adapted to be engaged to the LCD screen 10 and a third bracket component 25 in relatively slidable engagement with said first bracket component, and pivotally connected to said second bracket component 34. The first and third brackets may be of inverted channel form with part of the first bracket being receivable in the third bracket. The second bracket component 34 may have a locking mechanism comprising a pair of lateral wings (51, 52 figure 3) which can be moved into the first bracket component 11 by pivoting the second bracket component 34 relative to the third bracket component 25, and then sliding the third bracket component 25 into the first bracket component 11.
Patent GB-2410215-A (GB)
Title: Colour printing system
Inventor: WILCOX MICHAEL ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A colour printing system comprising a combination of at least four colouring materials, each of a different colour, wherein at least three of the four colours are selected from <SL> <LI>1. a violet-red; <LI>2. an orange-red; <LI>3. a violet-blue; <LI>4. a green-blue; <LI>5. a green-yellow; and <LI>6. an orange-yellow, </SL> provided the combination does not include black. This system may be incorporated into a wide range of printing devices and provides a means of achieving a wide range of colours.
Patent GB-2414256-A (GB)
Title: System and method for maintaining zonal isolation in a wellbore
Inventor: CRASTER BERNADETTE
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a system or a method for maintaining zonal isolation in a wellbore. According to the invention, the system comprises, at a specific location along said wellbore, a sealing element (43), said sealing element being able to deform both during and after placement and is maintained after placement under compression through a pressurising fluid or by confinement in a volume (431).
Patent GB-2417713-A (GB)
Title: Printing using printheads that travel in the printing media feed direction during printing
Inventor: MATTERN JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: G07B11/00
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A printing device (100) adapted to print upon a printing media (12). The printing device (100) has a printing media transport (44) adapted to transport the printing media (12) along a media path; a printhead transport (48) adapted to transport one or more printheads (20, 22, 24, 26) along the media path; and one or more printheads (20, 22, 24, 26) coupled to the printhead transport (48). The one or more printheads (20, 22, 24, 26) travel in the same direction as the printing media (12) and print upon the printing media while being transported along the media path. The one or more printheads (20, 22, 24, 26) may travel at a speed that is either faster or slower than the printing media (12) being printed upon. The printing device (100) may be used to print upon a steam of mail.