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Patent GB-2397119-A (GB)
Title: Gas container filling with ball stopper
Inventor: BARRETT MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: F17C13/06
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A gas capsule comprises a hollow body portion 1 to which is assembled a cap 2 with a stem 3 providing a filling orifice, and a stopper 4, such as in the form of an elastomer sphere 4, loose within the capsule. A method of filling the capsule comprises filling the capsule with the gas to be stored (fig.5) and then causing the stopper 4 to enter the stem 3 (fig.6), such as by inverting the capsule, whilst the pressure across the stem 3 is constant, such as whilst the capsule remains attached to, and pressurised by, a device which fills it. Subsequently, the pressure is released at the mouth end of the stem 3, the stopper 4 sealing the gas in the capsule. This may provide the totality of the sealing of the capsule. Alternately, with a gas such as helium which may not be fully sealed by the stopper 4 alone, the above method may comprise an intermediate step, providing minimal leakage of helium over a short period of time, prior to crimping 10, 11 and welding the stem 3. An additional crimp 12 and weld may be provided to maintain the stopper 4 in position on equalisation of pressure on either side of the stopper 4.
Patent GB-2398983-A (GB)
Title: Speech communication unit and method for synthesising speech therein
Inventor: FIKRETLER HALIL
IPC: G10L19/083
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A speech communication unit (100) comprises a speech decoder (132) having a receiver for receiving first and second periodic waveforms having variable cross-correlation between them. The speech decoder (132) further comprises a gain computation function 318, operably coupled to the receiver, which interpolates between a first and second reference energy, relating to the first and second periodic waveforms respectively, in a non-linear manner. The reference energies may be used to derive a sample-by-sample set of gains received from an encoder. The unit may use a Kalman encoder, such that interpolation is carried out between previous and current Kalman states. Thus the decoder is able to smoothly adjust the gains from sample to sample to ensure that the speech signal evolves in a well-behaved manner.
Patent GB-2394326-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating a transaction using predetermined information held on a storage device
Inventor: JEAL DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A device or "dongle" (30) is provided for controlling communications between a Subscriber Identity Module (or SIM) (12), such as of the type used in a GSM cellular telephone system or a smartcard, and a computer, such as a Windows<(TM)>-based PC (10). The SIM (12) or smartcard can be authenticated by the telephone network, in the same way as for authenticating SIMSs of telephone handset users in the network, and can in this way authenticate the user of the PC (10) or the PC (10) itself. Such authentication can, for example, permit use of the PC (10) for a time-limited session in relation to a particular application which is released to the PC (10) after the authentication is satisfactorily completed. The application may be released to the PC (10) by a third party after and in response to the satisfactory completion of the authentication process. A charge for the session can be debited to the user by the telecommunications network and then passed on to the third party. The dongle (30) provides additional security for the authentication data stored on the SIM by requiring a PIN to be entered and/or by only being responsive to requests received from the PC (10) which are encrypted using a key, which requests are generated by a special PC interface driver (38).
Patent GB-2401257-A (GB)
Title: Transferring electric power to a load
Inventor: REICHELT REINHARD
IPC: H02H9/00
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: An arrangement (1) for transferring electric power from a power source to an electric power consumer (5) comprises a direct current intermediate circuit (9) having a first and a second direct current connection line. Electric power can be delivered via an input device (7) on an input side. A current converter (11) for inverting the direct current is connected to the direct current connection lines at an output side. At least one capacitor is provided in the intermediate circuit (9) between the direct current connection lines. A measurement device (40) is connected to the intermediate circuit (9) wherein the measurement device is adapted to measure a time interval of charging and/or discharging the at least one capacitor and an evaluation device (40) which is connected to the measurement device and which is adapted to evaluate the time interval in order to decide whether the at least one capacitor has been charged and/or discharged. The arrangement is particularly suitable for use on a railway locomotive, or train.
Patent GB-2402354-A (GB)
Title: Specimen Funnel
Inventor: LAMONT LYNN
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A specimen funnel that can be inserted into a bottle enables a urine sample to be collected hygienically. The funnel is preferably disposable and made from a wax paper that doesn't absorb liquid but is quite firm. A funnel blank has a straight slot B on one side and a half moon shaped flap A cut into the other such that the funnel can be formed by rolling the blank and inserting the half moon shape in to the slot. The top and bottom of the funnel are ideally curved.
Patent GB-2401895-A (GB)
Title: Track system for miniature railways
Inventor: MARTIN ANTHONY CHARLES
IPC: A63H19/32
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: A track system for miniature railways comprises a frog with a base plate component 10 that provides support for the frog, a top plate 14 shaped to from flangeways and running surfaces of the frog and an optional intermediate plate 12 between the top plate and the base plate. The frog may have flangeways and running surfaces on one side that are straight whilst on the other corresponding to the track that is turning out of straight are curved. The intermediate plate may include a rail engagement formation (50, 52 figure 1b) that can accurately locate with a running rail (54 figures 2b, 2c) to ensure proper alignment between the frog and the rail. A track component including the frog may be constructed on a frame (76 figure 4) in which the holes are formed to ensure accurate location of the parts of the component upon the frame. The component parts may have indicia to indicate the radius of curvature of the component. Also included is a method of making the frog in which the top plate is formed by laser cutting.
Patent GB-2403334-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanical display mechanism
Inventor: AKBARPOUR ABDOL HOSAIN
IPC: G09F11/26
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A mechanism by which a desired image is created on the face of a display, the mechanism comprising a mechanical multiplex of "drive belts" (4) and "engagement bars" (5), and a series of pairs of gear wheels ("pulleys") (2 and 3) each pair of which is encircled by a set of small concentric partially chromatic translucent plastic "pixel belts" (1). One of the pulleys (2) in each pair is necessarily white and, when many such white pulleys are juxtaposed, their curved outer edges form the face of the display. Each white pulley and its associated set of partially coloured pixel belts (1) makes up a "pixel" and the image is made up of a large number of pixels. The drive belts and engagement bars are activated in combination using "xy" matrix controlled by firmware. An engagement bar, when "lifted", will deflect the drive belts and thereby bring them into direct contact with an entire row of pixel belts, and each pixel belt in the row may then be moved individually by the activation of each individual drive belt to bring each individual pixel belt to the position required of it by the image to be displayed.
Patent GB-2404108-A (GB)
Title: Flash-based keying
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM ALEXANDER
IPC: H04N5/275
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for keying foreground and background areas of an image or objects within an image is described. The selected object or area is differentially lit with key light having a selected characteristic, such as a selected colour property or temporal variation. A first image is formed of the scene, and a key signal is derived from the image based on detection of the key light. A second image of the scene may also be formed in which the effect of the key light on the object or area is reduced. The method may allow objects or areas to be keyed into or out of an image. A light source may be driven in synchronisation with camera shutter information and the image may be processed to reduce the visibility of the key light on the foreground objects.
Patent GB-2394064-A (GB)
Title: Boundary scan testing for a circuit with a serial channel
Inventor: PATTERSON SYLVIA
IPC: G11C29/48
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A DC boundary scan for a serial channel 5 between a source serializer-deserializer (SERDES) 39 and a destination SERDES (40, see figure 3) substitutes test data 15 for normal data 12 during a test mode, by means of multiplexer 13. The test data is generated by test circuitry 17, 19 and applied to an input of multiplexer 13. A test mode control signal 24 causes the multiplexer 13 to pass test data to the parallel to serial converter 25 of the SERDES 39. The test data is transmitted from the parallel to serial converter 25 to serial communication channel 5. At the other end of serial channel 5, the data is input to a serial to parallel converter of a second SERDES. In test mode the test data is then received by boundary scan decoding circuitry.
Patent GB-2393698-A (GB)
Title: Device with stopping distance markings applicable to windscreen
Inventor: HANNANT CHARLES
IPC: G01C3/22
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: An indication device 12, suitable as a vehicle safety device and applicable inside a front windscreen 10, comprises at least one line 22 on a transfer indicating a safe stopping distance between a driven vehicle (50 fig 2) and a vehicle in front (52 fig 2) at a first threshold speed. It may also comprise lateral reference lines 26, 28 and a higher horizontal line 24 corresponding to a safe stopping distance at a higher threshold speed. If the followed vehicle (52) appears below the relevant line 22, 24, this indicates that vehicle separation is insufficient and unsafe. The lines 22, 24 may be formed from red transparent plastic trapped between a clear transparent base sheet and the windscreen 10, the base having an adhesive coating. Before use, the adhesive is protected by a silicone coated cover layer. A method of applying the device 12 includes the drawing of a temporary alignment cross 18 on the windscreen exterior corresponding to a centre of a field of sight of a particular driver.
Patent GB-2395130-A (GB)
Title: Intervertebral disc prosthesis
Inventor: HIGHGATE DONALD JAMES
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: A intervertebral disc prosthesis, especially a nucleus pulposus prosthesis, includes prestressed hydrophilic material which undergoes a change in shape and/or expansion upon hydration. The prosthesis may be formed from a plurality of hydrophilic materials, such as an inner portion 1 of relatively low mechanical strength and an outer portion 2 of relatively high mechanical strength, said outer portion may have a peripheral region of hydrophilic material having low mechanical strength and high water uptake. The hydrophilic materials may be polymeric and may include fibrous reinforcement 3a, 3b.
Patent GB-2397299-A (GB)
Title: Composition comprising iron, manganese and phosphate compounds, for removing metals from solution
Inventor: HUGHES COLIN ROBERT
IPC: B01J20/06
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A composition for removal of metals from solution the composition including manganese and iron oxides, hydroxides and oxyhydroxides, and phosphate. The composition may contain iron and manganese in the ratio of about 2 moles manganese to 1 mole iron and may contain phosphate in the amount 3 to 15% of the combined amount of manganese and iron. The composition may be coated onto a lightweight granular substrate such as perlite, plastic discs, polystyrene, glass fibre, charcoal or chitin. A coated substrate may be prepared by providing a substrate; wetting the substrate with a coating solution of manganese and iron salts containing phosphate and oxidising the solution to cause a coating comprising manganese and iron oxides, hydroxides and oxyhydroxides, and potassium to be precipitated onto the surface of the substrate.
Patent GB-2411093-A (GB)
Title: Terahertz imaging system
Inventor: COLE BRYAN EDWARD
IPC: G01N21/49
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: A probe array for an imaging system for examining an object comprising at least one emitter for emitting radiation, a plurality of detectors for detecting radiation and means for directing radiation emitted by the at least one emitter to the object and for directing radiation reflected from the object to at least two of the plurality of detectors wherein in use the emitted radiation is scanned across the object. The emitter(s) and detectors can take various forms; a single emitter 35 surrounded by a plurality of detectors 39, a handheld unit or interleaved emitters and detectors arranged in a vertical stack.
Patent GB-2411641-A (GB)
Title: Hose reel
Inventor: HUANG HUANG-FU
IPC: F16L3/01
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: A hose reel comprises a frame 10 defining a compartment for a reel, the frame having a peripheral opening 13 through which hose may drawn off the reel and out of the frame and a rotatable liquid supply connection 40 preventing twisting of the hose. The hose reel is especially suited for use with a garden hose and reduces the risk of water flow blockage inside the hose due to twisting of the hose or the liquid supply connection.
Patent GB-2412034-A (GB)
Title: Optimising speakerphone performance based on tilt angle
Inventor: DEDIEU STEPHANE
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: According to the present invention, a tilt sensor (201, 301, 401 or 501) is used to determine the tilt angle of a speakerphone and the surface on which it rests. This information is used to optimize both the receive and transmit signals for the chosen tilt angle. The information can also be used to adjust performance of any beamformer(s) where the speakerphone incorporates a microphone array or loudspeaker array. In one embodiment, vibrational data is provided by the tilt sensor for enhancing the receive signal and acoustic echo cancellation.
Patent GB-2412597-A (GB)
Title: Tee
Inventor: GRANGER NICOLA
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2004-04-03
Abstract: A tee for use in supporting a ball is angled relative to the playing surface. It may be made in a variety of sizes according to type of ball used. Intended to assist with correct trajectory of the ball.
Patent GB-2401414-A (GB)
Title: Expanding fastener for fixing a plate to a vehicle
Inventor: MCGROUTHER DAVID
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: An expanding fastener for fixing a plate to a vehicle includes rod (10) having a first threaded end (13) and a second end (14), a spacer (30) and an expanding sleeve (40) including a threaded nut (41). The nut (41) engages the first end (13) of the rod (10) and is separated from the second end (14) by the spacer (30).
Patent GB-2403604-A (GB)
Title: Microelectronic package with tubular housing
Inventor: GLOVATSKY ANDREW ZACHARY
IPC: H05K1/14
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A microelectronic package comprises a tubular housing 12 and a microelectronic assembly 20 which is affixed to a support 32. The support may be a cage-like structure having axial ribs 34 to which the microelectronic assembly is attached or alternatively, the support may comprise a solid surface (81, Fig 5) for affixing a flexible substrate (70, Fig 5). The microelectronic assembly is arranged with a major surface 24 facing and spaced apart from the inner wall 16 of the housing. The spacing between the microelectronic assembly and the tubular housing allows coolant gas to flow therebetween. The support may define an interior compartment which can receive a compartment such as a battery 42. The housing may be a segment of a casing of a missile. Plural concentric supports and microelectronic assembly be provided (Fig 8).
Patent GB-2405713-A (GB)
Title: Computer generated crash test dummy
Inventor: NAMAKI HIDEO
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for performing a collision simulation on a two-wheeled vehicle (eg. motorcycle) using a virtual model of a dummy developed for use on four-wheeled vehicles. The basic dummy is supplemented by the addition of shell elements to cover openings in the structure. Regions of interference and contact points between the vehicle and the dummy are defined, and collision analysis performed using a finite element technique.
Patent GB-2407021-A (GB)
Title: Roller, sheet cleaning apparatus
Inventor: HAMILTON SHEILA
IPC: B41F23/00
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: A sheet cleaning apparatus features at least one roller 16 held on a frame 10 which is rotatable, as can be seen in the transition from fig. 1b to 2b, relative to a fixed support structure 14, such as to provide easier access to the rollers 16 for removal / cleaning purposes. The apparatus may find application in the field of cleaning sheet of labels of manufacturing process detritus prior to flexo printing.
Patent GB-2404984-A (GB)
Title: Downhole formation property logging
Inventor: HAUGLAND SAMUEL M
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: A method of compensating measurement values for motion of a measurement tool comprises using the measurement tool to determine a measurement value; measuring the positions of the measurement tool while the measurement tool is determining the measurement value; and determining a property value that produces a model value substantially equal to the measurement value, wherein the model value is a weighted sum of experimental values, wherein the experimental values are each calculated using a tool response function that depends on a tool position, and wherein the tool positions used to calculate the experimental values are determined from position measurements.
Patent GB-2420639-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring Copy on write (COW) faults to control zero-copy data transfer
Inventor: SHANKAR GANESH HINDIGE
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: The method transfers data from an application program memory to a network stack using zero-copy data transfer. The number of potential copy on write (COW) faults is monitored (step 213) during this transfer. If the number of potential COW faults exceeds a predetermined threshold for that application, then, in subsequent data transfers the data is copied to another memory location before transferring the data to the network stack, and zero-copy data transfer is not used. Thus the system has a learning state 211 to determine when to zero-copy data. It is particularly applicable to transferring data between an application program layer and a socket layer in a Unix (r.t.m.) operating system.
Patent GB-2420830-A (GB)
Title: Casing arrangement
Inventor: BALSDON JULIAN GLYN
IPC: F01D11/24
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A casing arrangement (20) for surrounding a rotary component (16) of a gas turbine engine (10) especially a turbine is disclosed. The arrangement (20) comprises an annular casing member (22A) surrounding a bladed rotary section, such as a turbine stage. An array of gas path liner segments are suspended from the casing at a nominal clearance gap form the tips of the rotary blades. Running clearance is determined by expansion and contraction of the casing which, in turn, is controlled by a supply of heat transfer fluid passed through heat transfer holes in the casing. The casing arrangement described includes a passive pressure bleed 60 effective during engine deceleration to reduce a pressure differential driving the fluid flow in order to avoid too rapid contraction of the casing as a result of overcooling.
Patent GB-2406870-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent well perforation system
Inventor: MARTIN ANDREW J
IPC: E21B43/117
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: An intelligent well perforation system for monitoring a well (10, figure 2) during perforation comprises a pair of perforation guns 20 with a plurality of shaped charges (22, figure 2) housed in a housing 28. In this embodiment, an intergun housing 60 is positioned between the perforating guns 20, and an instrument 26 is disposed in the intergun housing 60. In a further embodiment, the instrument 26 is either an optical fibre or an intelligent completion device used, for example, to measure reservoir parameters, production characteristics, gun orientation, and gun performance metrics to activate the perforating guns 20 when a certain parameter is satisfied.
Patent GB-2405573-A (GB)
Title: Protection pad for the tochantheric region and device comprising the pad
Inventor: FULFORD ROBERT STEPHEN
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: When people fall they tend to fall on their side. This can lead to them breaking their femur particularly at the head around the trochantheric region. The head of the femur includes a portion called the greater trochanter which projects outwards and which is covered by very little flesh. A pad for use in protecting trochantheric region of the body comprises at least two separate layers, a substantially rigid layer (1), and a layer of dense, closed-cell resilient foam material (2). The substantially rigid layer (1) includes a projecting boss (3) which, in use, is located in the region of the greater trochanter to increase the spacing between the outside of the rigid layer and the greater trochanter. Preferably, the layer of closed-cell foam material (2) extends over a greater area than the substantially rigid layer (1) so that the periphery of the rigid layer (1) lies entirely within the periphery of the foam layer (2).
Patent GB-2422608-A (GB)
Title: Coating material containing hydrophobically-modified particles
Inventor: HUANG YUAN-CHANG
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: A method for forming a coating material comprises reacting micro- or nanoparticles with a hydrophobic agent and an additive to form larger particles, and attaching a binder or crosslinker to the modified particles by reaction with the additive, the hydrophobic agent and/or the particles. The particles preferably comprise silica with diameters of 1-100 microns. Typically, the additive comprises a functional group capable of bonding with the binder or crosslinker and may be an amino trialkyloxysilane, vinyl trialkyoxysilane, or epoxy trialkyloxysilane. The hydrophobic agent may comprise a fluoro-containing material, a hydrocarbon material, or a silicon-containing material, such as polydimethylsiloxane. The binder or crosslinker is typically chosen from epoxy resins, polyurethanes, polyesters, acrylic resins, polyamides, or silicone resins. A coating material produced by the method and a method of forming a self-cleaning coating on a substrate using the coating material are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2407017-A (GB)
Title: An article of footwear
Inventor: CONNOLLY JAMES
IPC: A43B7/02
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: An article of footwear comprises an upper portion (2) which is dimensioned to at least partially enclose a user's foot, a sole portion (3) connected to the upper 9 portion and a solid microwaveable, insole shaped heating pad (6). The sole portion includes a pocket (5) which is dimensioned for receipt of the heating pad. The article is adapted for removal and insertion of the heating pad by means an openable fastener which connects the upper portion from the sole portion. The invention also relates to a method of heating a foot comprising the step of providing an article of footwear according to the invention, removing the heating pad from the pocket of the article of footwear, heating the heating pad in a microwave for a suitable amount of time, inserting the heating pad into the pocket of the article of footwear and placing the article of footwear onto a users foot.