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Patent GB-2376283-A (GB)
Title: Foot activated user interface
Inventor: LAWRENCE RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A computing apparatus comprises a processor unit 10 and a foot control unit 13, in addition to a device for presenting information to a user e.g. via an eyeglass display unit or earpiece unit. Movement of the foot, which drives operation of a selection element, provides user input to the processor unit. The foot control unit contains a position sensor 27 that detects position relative to a reference unit 26 in the processor unit 10. A stream of relative position data is used to indicate alternative options at the information presentation device. Selection may be carried out by various alternative methods in different embodiments - if the position sensor 27 is also an orientation sensor, this may be by rotation of the foot. This arrangement is particularly suitable for a wearable computing apparatus.
Patent GB-2376525-A (GB)
Title: A method of propulsion and apparatus for effecting same
Inventor: SUSSMAN HELEN SARAH
IPC: F03G3/00
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A propulsion system incorporates a body spinning about a given axis orientated so the Earth's gravitational field produces a torque about a second axis. The geometry is designed so the applied torque induces a precession of the rotational axis about a third axis not passing through the precessing system's centre of mass. On precessing about this third axis, the centre of mass experiences a centripetal component of force, the reaction to which acts centrifugally at the axis. This sets up a sustained linear force, deriving from the torque exerted by gravity on the spin axis and with a reaction which occurs remotely. The present invention depends on this property. It enables the force arising from the precession to adopt a dynamic configuration whereby the Earth's gravitational field can be utilised propulsively, and as a source of energy. All prior art relies on close-range interactions, which intrinsically exclude such applications.
Patent GB-2368954-A (GB)
Title: Distributed printing system
Inventor: ROBLES ROGELIO
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A system for printing a print job (12) includes a plurality of printers (30) and a print job distribution system (20) which distributes the print job among a number of printers such that the printers complete the print job at substantially one time.
Patent GB-2366717-A (GB)
Title: A placemat and coaster set forming a jigsaw puzzle
Inventor: GARRETT DAVID JOHN
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: A placemat and a coaster set comprises a placemat 1 and a coaster 2 both having the same decorative effect 4. The placemat 1 is formed from the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle 7 with the coaster 2 showing the completed decorative effect 4 and thus acting as template for the jigsaw puzzle. The decorative effect 4 is preferably a graphic design and maybe either 2 or 3 dimensional. Preferably the same or different decorative effects 4 are provided on opposite surfaces of the placemat 1 and coaster 2. A package 8 for the set is provided and preferably comprises a box formed from folded sheet of plastics material and front and rear insert cards 17, 18 between which the pieces 19 of the placemat 1 are held. Preferably the coaster 2 is located so that it can be viewed from the outside of the package 8.
Patent GB-2374935-A (GB)
Title: Sensor for determining sulphur compounds in a liquid, particularly fuel
Inventor: HURLAND ARMIN
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: The sensor comprises a working electrode 10 in contact with the liquid, a reference electrode 6 insulated from the liquid, a liquid-impermeable material 4, located between the electrodes, and which is permeable to an ion which can from a chemical compound with sulphur compounds in the liquid to be analysed, and a reference material 8 which contacts the reference electrodes 6 or forms that electrode. The reference material may be silver or a silver compound and may contain sulphur, and the membrane may be a silver ion conductor such as Ag-  b  -Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB>, Ag-  b  ''-Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB>, Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB>, AgCl or AgI. The sensor may be amperometric or potentiometric. When the liquid to be analysed is a fuel, the loading of a sulphur absorber located in a fuel line may be determined by locating a sensor before and after the absorber, and the fuel before the absorber may contact the reference electrode to provide a sulfur content reference.
Patent GB-2375229-A (GB)
Title: A capacitor with metastable polysilicon lower electrode and TaON dielectric
Inventor: JUNG TAE HYUNG
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2001-12-31
Abstract: A capacitor (eg in a DRAM) has a lower electrode 33 formed from doped polysilicon having an upper layer (35) of MPS (metastable polysilicon) or HSG (hemispherical grains). The MPS or HSG layer is doped with phosphorus at a temperature of 550 to 660{C. A TaON (tantalum oxynitride) dielectric 37 is formed, and annealed at 700 to 900{C in a N<SB>2</SB>0 or O<SB>2</SB> ambient. An upper electrode 39 comprises TiN, TaN, W, WN, WSi, Ru, RuO<SB>2</SB>, Ir, IrO<SB>2</SB>, Pt or doped polysilicon.
Patent GB-2368464-A (GB)
Title: Removing crystal originated particles from Czochralski silicon substrates
Inventor: OKONOGI KENSUKE
IPC: H01L21/322
Filed: 2000-02-02
Abstract: The process comprises forming oxide films 75,76 on the front and back surfaces of a CZ silicon wafer 71, removing the oxide film from the back surface of the wafer, depositing polysilicon layers 77,78 on the remaining front oxide layer and the exposed back side of the wafer. Subsequently, the polysilicon layer 77 and the remaining oxide layer 75 are removed from the front side of the wafer to reduce the size of the crystal originated particles (COPs) 72,74. The remaining polysilicon layer 78 on the back side of the wafer is used as a gettering layer.
Patent GB-2374159-A (GB)
Title: Processed preform for producing elliptic core optical fiber
Inventor: OKAGAWA SHUJI
IPC: G02B6/10
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing an elliptic core optical fiber 5, in which a original preform having a circular core 3 disposed at the center of a circular clad 2 is processed to flatten on its periphery to form a processed preform 1 that is then drawn with heating into an elliptic core 7 optical fiber. According to the invention, the form of the processed preform used for producing an elliptic core optical fiber with desired specific dimensions can be designed using pre-obtained correlations based on the dimensions of the elliptic core optical fiber.
Patent GB-2389520-A (GB)
Title: Cover for a rotary clothes line
Inventor: SPURLING RONNIE
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A lightweight waterproof cover which fits over a 3 or 4 sided rotary clothes line has hook-and-loop fasteners 2 at the corners and centre, a central drainage aperture 4, and side panels with a weighted hem 4. The cover may be left in place when the rotary line is folded.
Patent GB-2374188-A (GB)
Title: Train safety signal display
Inventor: SCOTT JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: B61L3/12
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: The system provides a method of relaying signals directly into the train driver's cab. A transmitter 3 is positioned in the track area at a safe braking distance before the signals and in an alternative embodiment the transmitter maybe located beside the track. Transmission may be via infra-red, microwave, laser or radio. Powered from the trackside power supply 6 the transmitter has electrical connection to a sensor and encoder unit 4 monitoring each signal lamp via optic fibres cables 5. The encoded signal information is transmitted to the receiver in an approaching train. The receiver is connected to a small battery-powered display unit 1 with red, double amber, amber and green lights. The lights give early notification of the signal being approached. If the display light is red, an audible warning sounds. This can be switched off by the driver after the train has halted safely at the red signal. The display lights cancel after passing the transmitter ready for the next signal.
Patent GB-2381467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to barrier safety systems
Inventor: SEEL ROBIN EDWARD
IPC: A63K3/04
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A barrier safety system (3) for supporting a barrier rail (1) between a pair of upright posts (2) includes a pair of pins (8) insertable in respective sockets (4) in the posts, the pins each having a weakened portion (9) designed to break upon the application of a vertically downward load onto the barrier rail within or above a predetermined range. In one embodiment stop members (10) are provided to vary the distance the support pin may be inserted into the socket for accommodating different sizes of barriers, to thereby ensure that similar leverage is applied to the weakened portion by different sized barrier rails such that they all break the pin when a similar load has been applied to the top of the barrier rail. In another, preferred, embodiment the weakened portion is in the form of a generally 'V'-shaped notch (9a) providing a sharply defined fracture point for the pin when under load, Fig 2 (not shown). The safety system is particularly designed for use in equestrian events for the jumps.
Patent GB-2384940-A (GB)
Title: Communication system, system information download method, main apparatus, and server apparatus
Inventor: KAJI TAKANORI
IPC: H04M1/72469
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: Upon providing the same functions as those of telephone terminals (DKT1 to DKTn) in a telephone system (TS) to a mobile communication terminals (MS) outside the telephone system, the mobile communication terminal transmits a download request of system information to a main apparatus (BT) in the telephone system. This download request contains an user ID and a telephone number of the mobile communication terminal. The main apparatus compares the user ID contained in the download request with those stored and managed in the user database so as to check user's authenticity. The main apparatus then accesses the mobile communication terminal via a public network on the basis of the telephone number, and transmits the requested system information, thus providing the same functions as those of the telephone terminals.
Patent GB-2400119-A (GB)
Title: Partition system for growing plants
Inventor: KINSELLA LEO
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A partition section <B>1</B> for forming a partition or wall comprises a central open top container <B>2</B>, adapted to hold plants, having a support <B>4</B> at each end thereof, adapted to act as water reservoirs, the bottom <B>10</B> of each support <B>4</B> being adapted to interconnect with the top <B>12</B> of a support <B>4</B> of a further partition section of the invention. The bottom <B>10</B> of the support <B>4</B> may be a rim of a smaller diameter than the top edge <B>12</B>. An overflow channel <B>16</B> may be provided on an internal wall of each support <B>4</B>. Also disclosed is a liner for a partition section which provides capillary action between the end supports and the container <B>2</B>.
Patent GB-2389028-A (GB)
Title: A mechanism for securing an eye protector to a helmet
Inventor: WANG-LEE TZU-FENG
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 2003-04-12
Abstract: A mechanism for securing an eye protector 8 to a helmet comprises an arcuate frame 3 and attachment means at each end thereof. Each attachment means comprises a bracket 31 integral to the arcuate frame and a separate engagement body 4. At the upper end of each bracket there is provided an inner raised round surface 32 having first radial ridges 33, an outer recessed round surface 34 and a central hole 35. Each engagement body 4 comprises an upper round surface having second radial ridges 41 and central hole 42 and a lower latch part having two resilient latch pieces 43. The engagement bodies 4 are secured to the brackets 31 using fastening means such as a threaded bolt 5. The latch parts are then inserted into recesses (11, Fig 3) located on each side of the helmet, and the eye protector attached to the arcuate frame, is rotatable into set positions due to the first and second radial ridges interlocking.
Patent GB-2403761-A (GB)
Title: Folding Canopy
Inventor: SILK CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E04F10/04
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: A canopy comprises spokes 5 and a fabric covering 10 and folds for storage by rotating about a central pivot assembly 9. Each spoke may incorporate a unique hinge that enables for each of the spokes to be parallel with the spoke back plate 6 when in the closed or stored position. The spoke back plate and vertical plate assembly 8 may support the weight of the spokes, fabric, central pivot and hinges when mounted to a wall, thereby producing a self supporting structure, and it may also incorporate a spoke rest 7 to support the spokes in the closed position. The canopy may be removably attached the wall with the use of key-hole slots and securing bolts.
Patent GB-2406058-A (GB)
Title: Air assisted mobility device
Inventor: GAUCI EIRONA REGINA
IPC: A61F5/058
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: An air assisting device which allows movement of air between internal pockets to aid mobility of a wearer. The device may be of the form of a vest to fit the upper body or shaped so as to surround a foot, or otherwise shaped to fit a required body part. The device may be used by a person recovering from injury or damage to the body which restricts movement.
Patent GB-2401910-A (GB)
Title: Manually operated tool powered by i.c. engine
Inventor: UHL KLAUS-MARTIN
IPC: F01N13/00
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A manually operated tool powered by an internal combustion engine, such as a parting-off grinder 1 or chainsaw has a tank housing 10, which contains a fuel tank 12, and an air cleaning unit, the tank housing 10 being connected to the clean air side 44 of the air cleaning unit via a bleed device. The tank housing may comprise two moulded shells 24, (25, fig.6). The tank housing 10 is formed on to the base 21 of the air cleaning unit so that the tank housing 10 and the air cleaning unit share the wall 21. Provided in the air filter base 21 is a bleed opening 43 via which the tank housing 10 is connected to the clean air side 44 of the air filter unit. A bleed valve, eg a mushroom valve (50, fig.4) or an aeration valve is provided in the opening 43. A simple design in which leaks are avoided results if a wall (63, fig.5) of an equalising reservoir (13, fig.5) and the wall 21 of the air cleaning unit are positioned adjacent to one another so that the bleed opening 43 passes through the reservoir wall 63 and the housing wall 21.
Patent GB-2415510-A (GB)
Title: Determining brake resistor temperature
Inventor: STILL LUDWIG
IPC: B60L7/00
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: The temperature of a brake resistor in a resistive braking system (e.g. used to dissipate kinetic energy of a railroad traction vehicle into heat) is determined using measurements of resistor voltage and current. A plurality of pulses is generated in the current carried by the resistor by switching the current on and off. The voltage across the brake resistor and the resistor current are measured during at least one of the current pulses, the current measurement being made after a given time interval from the start of the pulse. The temperature of the brake resistor is determined from the measured voltage and current and a temperature coefficient of the brake resistor. The temperature is then compared to threshold values in order to control the system (e.g. increase brake resistor cooling).
Patent GB-2405751-A (GB)
Title: Power Pack with unusual socket
Inventor: HAMILTON SHEILA
IPC: H01M50/204
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: A rechargeable (via lead 18) power pack 10 with a voltage converter producing a plurality of predetermined voltages and an output socket 14 such that the shape of plug inserted determines the output voltage. Preferably the socket shape is asymmetrical and has a plurality of live receptors (14a-d, fig 2) with each plug having pins positioned to engage the correct receptacle for the desired voltage. The power pack is "pocket sized" and easily transportable. It may also have a USB connection. Also disclosed is a plug adapter for power pack and a light emitting accessory, both of which fit into the socket.
Patent GB-2402689-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer screen and downhole completion method
Inventor: VOLL BENN A
IPC: B01D29/11
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: An expandable filter assembly for downhole use comprises a base pipe having an inside surface, a plurality of openings and at least one filtration layer mounted over the pipe. The filter assembly further comprises an expander (20) which is capable of multi-stage expansion of said base pipe and said filtration layer in stages up to about 30% of its original dimensions. After a first step in which an expander 20, which may be a fixed or variable diameter cone, is moved downwardly through the filter assembly, a cone latch 42 engages a larger expander or cone 22 to increase the expansion in a second step, which may be in an upward direction.
Patent GB-2406130-A (GB)
Title: Safety panel for scaffolding
Inventor: O'CONNOR WILLIAM
IPC: E04G5/14
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A scaffolding safety panel comprises a hand rail 3, a kick plate 4, and one or more integral connectors 5 adapted to incorporate the panel into a standard scaffolding system. The panel may incorporate a grille (Fig 2, not shown), and integral welded frame members 2. The connectors 5 are designed to co-operate with the known types of scaffolding available under the Registered Trade Marks CUPLOK and KWIKSTAGE.
Patent GB-2401958-A (GB)
Title: Charge control system for a vehicle battery
Inventor: BERTNESS KEVIN I
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: A system for controlling charging of a battery of a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine. The system (80) includes an input (83) that receives an engine shutdown signal indicative that the engine will be shut down during an idle period to thereby conserve fuel. An engine shutdown delay (82) delays shutdown of the engine for a shutdown delay period in response to the engine shutdown signal. Charge boost circuitry (84) increases a charge signal applied to the battery of the vehicle during the engine shutdown delay period.
Patent GB-2420221-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor light emitting diode package with heat sink
Inventor: CHIN YUAN-CHENG
IPC: H01L33/64
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A solid-state semiconductor light emitting device is disclosed. A heat sink 30 that comprises a receiving cup 31 for receiving a chip 50 is provided. A leadframe 40 that comprises a connection base 47 is mounted above the heat sink 30, wherein the chip 50 is connected to the leadframe 40 via a metal wire and a resin or silicone is applied to cover all of them so as to form the a light emitting device that emits light. In the leadframe 40, two holders 41,43 that include two top sides on their two top portions are opposite to one another, and a holder 45 having holes 46 is mounted between these two top sides. The holder 45 having the holes 46 is connected to one of these two opposite holders 41,43. A plastic material is applied to mold the three holders 41,43,45 into the connection base 47 for receiving the receiving cup 31 of the heat sink 30. As a result, the heat sink 30 provides good heat-dissipating efficacy and each holder 41,43,45 of the leadframe 40 also provides heat-dissipating efficacy and enhances connection stability as well.
Patent GB-2422402-A (GB)
Title: Up-and-over door lock
Inventor: KEMP PRESTON JAMES
IPC: E05B17/20
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: A lock for up-and-over doors that secures the bottom of the door to the ground, and which can be operated from either side of the door. A baseplate [1] is bolted to the garage floor using non-removable security bolts through holes [4]. A lock case [2] is fixed to the inside of the up-and-over door, and bolted through the door to a backing plate [3] mounted on the outside of the door. When the door is closed a tab [5] on the baseplate locates into a hole [6] in the lock case, preventing the door from being forced laterally or vertically, or bent back. When the locking mechanism inside the lock-case [2] is activated from either side of the door, the lock bolt [10] engages with a slot [9] in the baseplate, thus preventing the door from being opened.
Patent GB-2424740-A (GB)
Title: Fluid temperature alarm
Inventor: ALMOND ANTHONY
IPC: G08B21/18
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: The device comprises a temperature sensor 10, for monitoring the temperature of a fluid, and is connected to an electronic sensing circuit 11. The circuit 11 is connected to an alarm 12, which is preferably audible. The circuit 11 may be powered by mains supply or a battery and a switch may be provided for energising and de-energising the alarm 12. The alarm 12 is activated when the sensed fluid temperature has exceeded a first predetermined level and then fallen below a second predetermined level. Once activated, the alarm 12 may be deactivated after a certain period of time or it may be deactivated once the sensed temperature has fallen below a third predetermined level. The device is ideally used as an accessory for a conventional kettle and is hooked over the side wall of the kettle.
Patent GB-2425364-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre connector with sleeve for ferrules
Inventor: DUNN MARK
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: An optical fiber connector comprises a hollow sleeve 120, 220, 320 and within the sleeve a recessed ferrule and along an axis of this ferrule an optical fibre. The sleeve has an open end for receiving and holding a projecting ferrule and has at the recessed ferrule a closed end, the arrangement being such that when the projecting ferrule is held within the sleeve both optical fibres are aligned to transmit and/or receive an optical signal along an optical axis defined by the fibres, and the closed end of the sleeve grips the recessed ferrule more securely than the open end of the sleeve grips the projecting ferrule. The result is that if a force is applied at the open end of the ferrule to the projecting ferrule in a direction transverse to the optical axis then the sleeve will bend nearer to the open end than the closed end.
Patent GB-2416587-A (GB)
Title: Optical time domain reflectometry
Inventor: HARTOG ARTHUR HAROLD
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: An optical time domain reflectometry apparatus for sensing a parameter to be measured in a region of interest comprises an optical fibre, source means 1 operable to launch optical radiation into the optical fibre at a probe wavelength; and detection means 2 operable to produce electrical output signals in response to optical radiation backscattered from the optical fibre and is characterised in that the optical fibre comprises a first section, into which the optical radiation at the probe wavelength is launched, and a second section 6 deployed in the region of interest, the first section being optically connected to the second section at a location 3 remote from the source means and comprising first and second fibres, the first fibre 5a being arranged so as to convey optical radiation at the probe wavelength towards the second section and the second fibre 5b being arranged so as to convey the backscattered optical radiation returned from the second section to the detecting means.