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Patent GB-2373918-A (GB)
Title: Laser Driver and Optical Transmitter
Inventor: CHIN JESSE
IPC: H01S5/06
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A laser driver (100) for generating drive waveforms (112) for driving an array (120) of for example, VCSELs, includes a digital controller (200) which is integrated into the laser driver and is utilised to initially program and selectively adjust during the operation of the driver one or more of the waveform parameters The parameters may include bias current, modulation current, negative peaking depth, and negative peaking duration. The laser driver may have an aging compensation mechanism (240) for monitoring the age of the laser and for selectively adjusting the dc and ac parameters of the drive waveform to compensate for the aging of the laser. The laser driver also may have a temperature compensation mechanism (250) for monitoring the temperature of the driver IC and selectively adjusting the dc and ac parameters of the drive waveform to compensate for the changes in temperature. An optical transmitter including a driving circuit is also claimed.
Patent GB-2370825-A (GB)
Title: Crane vehicle with adjustable lifting mechanism
Inventor: APPEL JURGEM
IPC: B66C23/74
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a crane vehicle having a substructure (1, Figs 1 and 2), a superstructure (2), which is arranged rotatably on the substructure, and a first lifting mechanism (5), which is fastened on the superstructure (2), as well as a frame element (6), which is or can be fitted on the superstructure (2), on which counterweight elements (8-12) can be arranged and which also comprises a second lifting mechanism (7), which is arranged above the counterweight elements (8-10). In this case, the frame element (6) is provided with a plurality of fastening arrangements (22, 22') which are arranged at different levels in the operating position of the frame element (6), and the second lifting mechanism (7) can be connected to the frame element (6) via easily attachable connections such as bolts, at different heights on said fastening arrangements (22, 22').
Patent GB-2383397-A (GB)
Title: Recharging valve for a breathing apparatus
Inventor: JACKSON PETER
IPC: A62B9/02
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A recharging valve comprises a coupling 13 connected to a supply cylinder (18, fig 2) which communicates gas through an inlet 21 connected to an outlet 35 to a cylinder (1, fig 2). The gas enters inlet 21 and flows through a restriction 22 into a bore 23 which houses a valve 24 and a seal 25, into a secondary bore 30 to a chamber 32 which houses a non return valve 33 and exits through outlet 35. The valve 24 has a conical head which seals against a sealing edge 26 and is held open via a precompressed spring 28 housed in a chamber 27. The non return valve 33 is held by a biasing spring 34 held against a sealing edge 31 and the pressure of the incoming air opens the non return valve 33 to allow air to flow into chamber 32 through the outlet 35 and into the cylinder (1, fig 2).
Patent GB-2377518-A (GB)
Title: Client software enabling a client to run a network based application
Inventor: LEVETT DAVID LAWRENCE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: Client software enabling a client to run a network based application which uses structured data, in which the client software comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) a communications layer to send and receive messages over the network; <LI>(b) a database layer to store, and allow querying of, the structured data; <LI>(c) a rendering layer which generates, from the structured data in the database layer, data for a user interface; </SL> ```wherein the client software is self-contained to provide all of the communications, data storage and rendering resources needed to run the network based application on the client device. The client is installed on the client device in response to the client device requesting a network based application, and so is not pre-loaded. After the client device has ceased using the network, the client software is removed entirely from the client device.
Patent GB-2381064-A (GB)
Title: Roof lamp fixing structure
Inventor: SINZAWA KOUICHI
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: A roof lamp fixing structure fixes a room lamp 3 in a vehicle roof panel 1. The assembly comprises the vehicle roof 12, a roof panel 13 attached to the roof, a trim 2, a room lamp 3 and cover (35, fig 2a). There are first fixing means S provided between the roof and the lamp cover, which may be of the hook and loop type. There are second fixing means R between the lamp and the trim, which may be magnetic. The two fixing means cooperate to fix the lamp to the roof panel together with the trim.
Patent GB-2377863-A (GB)
Title: Modified transmission method for improving accuracy for e-911 calls
Inventor: STILP LOUIS A
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A wireless location system for providing an accurate location for a mobile unit comprises a signal collection system (10), a TDOA location processor (12), an application processor (14) and a network operation console (16). The location determination process uses a modification of the transmission parameters in order to minimize the interference in the wireless location system.
Patent GB-2381350-A (GB)
Title: Method system and computer program product for providing a digital version of a mass-produced printed paper
Inventor: JONES TRACEY L
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A system, a method, and a computer program product for providing a digital version of a mass-producted printed paper to a consumerare provided.
Patent GB-2398028-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning table
Inventor: BOOTH GRAHAM MERVYN
IPC: B08B13/00
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A table for cleaning objects primarily form an aquatic environment comprises a table top formed from slats 2 which let water and debris fall away from the cleaned object. The table top is recessed into the surround frame by a depth 1 which then forms a lip around the edge of the top. The frame/top is supported on legs 5 which are pivotally mounted and are locked in place during use by a scissor folding bracket 6. The frame is further provided with a handle 4 for ease of carrying the folded table.
Patent GB-2386938-A (GB)
Title: A heating station located on the outside of a refrigerator
Inventor: MILAZZO STEFANO
IPC: F25B15/00
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: Apparatus for heating a baby's bottle comprises a heating station 12 for the bottle located on the top of a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cold storage cabinet 4 accessed by a door able to house and cool the bottles. The cabinet 4 is cooled by a refrigeration system which includes a condenser 8 and a bypass 9 for the condenser. The heating station thereby utilises heat withdrawn from the condenser 8. Diversion of hot refrigerant flow away from the container to the bypass 9 is controlled by an on/off switch 22 and a timer-controlled actuation valve 11. The inner walls 16 of the heating station 12 are flexible, and shaped to receive a baby's bottle. The inner walls 16 are defined by bags 18 containing glycol, the bags conforming to the shape of the bottle. The bags 18 are heated by flow through the bypass 9.
Patent GB-2400605-A (GB)
Title: Nanocomposites
Inventor: PHAM DUC TRUONG
IPC: C08K3/04
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A method for making nanocomposites comprising a nanotube or nanoball array with a nanopolymer is disclosed. The nanocomposite may be used to form micro or nanofilters. The nanotubes may be carbon nanotubes, the nanoballs may be C60 buckyballs, and the nanopolymer may be an epoxy resin or polyacrylic acid in nano scale. Methods involving electron beams, ion irradiation, or a porous material support, such as a zeolite, may be used to bond the nanotubes or nanoballs together.
Patent GB-2388433-A (GB)
Title: A device for measuring an electrical parameter through electrically-conductive casing
Inventor: DUMONT ALAIN
IPC: G01V3/20
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring an electrical parameter through electrically-conductive casing, said device including a current injection electrode (3) and a measurement electrode (7) on one side of the wall of the casing (1). According to the invention, the injection electrode (3) is associated via a first magnetic coupler (4) with a current source (2) and the measurement electrode (7) is associated via a second magnetic coupler (6) with a measurement device (5) situated on the other side of the wall.
Patent GB-2399099-A (GB)
Title: Concrete blocks for mechanical lifting
Inventor: STOWELL VINCENT
IPC: E04B2/26
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: Concrete blocks heavy enough to require mechanical lifting and to stay put under their own weight may be rectangular (Fig 1), rectangular with two voids for filling with aggregate (Fig 2), rectangular with plural voids for splitting (Fig 3), or similar with male / female inter-fitting projections (Figs 4 - 6), or may have bores for receipt of lifting rods (Fig 7).
Patent GB-2400271-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic resource allocation in a packet data transfer
Inventor: COOPER DAVID EDWARD
IPC: H04W24/10
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A method for control of packet data transmissions in a TDMA wireless network to provide for additional choices in the allocation of communication channels. Measurement and recovery periods are re-assigned to avoid conflicts in operating conditions. The re-assignments for the GPRS system may be reduced to a simple formula. A mobile station and base station operating extended dynamic allocation in said GPRS system are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2400717-A (GB)
Title: A method of temporarily concealing information displayed by a sign.
Inventor: MYERS FRANK
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 2003-04-05
Abstract: A method of temporarily concealing information displayed by a sign (10) which includes a backing structure (11) having at least one marking displaying information, the method including covering the backing structure and marking with a transparent protective film and applying to the transparent film (18) a peelable self adhesive cover (25) which at least in the region of the marking or markings is generally opaque at least partially to conceal and thus render the information unreadable.
Patent GB-2385362-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: Radial expansion apparatus comprises a liner hanger 595 coupled to a support member 525; an annular expansion cone 585 movably coupled to the support member 525 and the liner hanger 595 for radially expanding the liner hanger 595; and a preload assembly for applying an axial force to the cone 585, the assembly including a compressed spring 560 coupled to the support member 525 for applying the axial force, and a spacer 555 coupled to the support member 525 for controlling the amount of spring compression.
Patent GB-2384731-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing means
Inventor: MCKLISKY NIGEL HAIG
IPC: A01M19/00
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: According to the invention there is provided dispensing means having a housing 16 and a spray dispenser 13, the housing 16 having a first part and a second part, the housing being formed such that when it is in use the first part can be secured to a building construction above ground level such that the second part faces away from the first part, there being a space within the housing, the spray dispenser 13 adapted for detachably fitting to the housing within the space, the spray dispenser having a spray emitting portion 14 and a spray material storage portion 15, the spray emitting portion 14 and the spray material storage portion 15 being detachable with respect to one another, the dispensing means being formed such that when it is operational the spray dispenser 13 can, from substantially within the housing 16, automatically release a spray of the spray material to an area outside of the housing.
Patent GB-2391592-A (GB)
Title: A synchromesh with a conical ring biased away from engagement
Inventor: REDMOND DENNIS JAMES
IPC: F16D23/06
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A synchromesh, for a constant mesh gearbox, comprises a plurality of nestled together conical rings 51-53 arranged coaxially with a gear wheel 21 rotatably mounted on a gear shaft 13. The gear wheel 21 is coupled to the shaft 13 via a coupler 32 which is rotationally fast with the shaft 13. An inner conical ring 51 is biased away from a co-operating male cone 44 on the gear wheel 13 by a spring 64, eg a wavy spring. In use, the spring 64 bias must be overcome before the inner conical ring 51 frictionally engages the male cone 44, this prevents snicking an grating which may be experience by a driver. The rings 51-53 also comprise an intermediate ring 52 rotationally fixed to the male cone 44 and an outer ring 51 rotationally fast with the inner ring 53 and connected with limited angular rotation to the coupler 32.
Patent GB-2405440-A (GB)
Title: Recess apparatus and method for fixing a product within an aperture
Inventor: STEWART A R
IPC: F21V21/088
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a recessing method and apparatus e.g. for fixing a product/luminaire within an aperture formed in a planar member, having a support structure 1 which is retained in the planar fixing surface, without the requirement of any tooling by means of a plurality of retaining clips 10. A support structure 1 having an equal plurality of integral support arms 8 and retaining clips 10 is held by the installer within the aperture, with the peripheral lip 4 contiguous to the outer face of the planar fixing surface. The retaining clips 10, are then positioned to abut the inner face of the planar fixing surface 9 by the installer such that the system is maintained in the aperture.
Patent GB-2406535-A (GB)
Title: A press for cold forging an electrical contact
Inventor: GAIGER MARTIN
IPC: B21J15/36
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A press for cold forging a slug 1, 31 to produce a double-headed electrical contact 11 on a leaf spring blade 17 comprises a first press tool station (Fig 5, 43) to form one or more intermediate heads (Fig 7, 61) and a second press tool station (Fig 8, 60) to form the double-headed electrical contact (Fig 1b, 11). The first press tool station comprises radially movable clamp members 41 which grip a portion (Fig 7, 64) of the shaft 3 of the slug 1 adjacent to the blade 17 to prevent swelling of the portion (Fig 7, 25) of the slug 1 located in the aperture (Fig 7, 15) in the blade 17, to prevent distortion or splitting of the blade 17.
Patent GB-2406798-A (GB)
Title: Hot water bottle worn by user
Inventor: EHIMATIE RHUOSA
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A synthetic rubber hot water bottle with a banana design is disclosed. The bottle has double stitched ridges 2 which branch out from a central point 1 for evenly distributing the water. The bottle has one water inlet/outlet 3. A velcro strap 4 enables the bottle to be attached to various parts of the body e.g the head, ankle, wrist, knee, or thigh.
Patent GB-2394486-A (GB)
Title: Elevated cycle track
Inventor: MCKENZIE SIMON JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: E01D1/00
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: An elevated cycle track, e.g. for use above existing roads in cities, comprises a plurality of upright supports 12 whose lower ends are secured to the ground, and spaced apart along the direction of the track. A plurality of track members 20 are secured to the upper ends of the support members so as to impose no bending moment, e.g. by using a cantilever arrangement 15,17,18 as shown. The track members are translucent, e.g. comprising metal frames 22,24, supporting translucent sheets of plastics or reinforced glass. Translucent side barriers are provided, and a translucent openable roof may be provided, supported by arch members 32, the roof being opened / closed by motors activated by rain sensors. Access towers and cycle storage facilities may be provided.
Patent GB-2395365-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing process for electrical circuit board with integrally formed track and connection pins
Inventor: MORAN PETER LESLIE
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: A production process for an electrical circuit board comprises the steps: a. Forming an insulated inorganic substrate 1 where one region 2a allows a strong/ permanent bond to form between metal deposited upon the substrate, and another region 2b upon which the a weak or temporary bond forms between deposited metal and the substrate, where the region 2a is fired at a temperature in excess of 450 degrees C to form a permanent bond b. metal 5a, 5b is deposited upon the substrate c. the region where the bond is weak is treated to release the bond. d. the bond is then broken into individual panels, leaving a pattern of conductors 5a permanently bonded to the substrate, some of which overhang the edge of the substrate. These overhangs may form the pins 5b. A coating material may be applied selectively to the insulator which may allow metal to be deposited permanently or temporarily. The material used to form a permanent bond between the insulator and the deposited conductor can be formed from a metal-organic material, which may be e.g. silver or gold based.
Patent GB-2408395-A (GB)
Title: Cylindrical solar street light
Inventor: FRAY ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: F21S9/03
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A Solar Street Light includes a street lighting pole 4, a lighting bulk head 1 and includes a magnifying section, 2 which reflects light from the lamp onto the cylindrical solar panels, 1 which are around the circumference of the main lighting pole 4. The lighting pole, 4 is fixed and stabilised in a pole foundation, 6. There is an access door in the side of the lighting pole, 5 that encloses the two semi circular batteries, 8. The semi circular shape enables easy accessibility when being installed or replaced. A tension wire, 9 can be fitted inside the lighting pole, 4. The streetlights in each zone will be turned on using mobile telephone technology. Each light fitting in a zone will have an identical receiver which when phoned/contacted will activate a switch in each light simultaneously. They can all be turned off using the same system.
Patent GB-2398523-A (GB)
Title: A sub-sea system for processing a multiphase fluid having a watertight seal for a removable processing module
Inventor: STERGAARD INGE
IPC: E21B43/36
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A sub-sea system for processing a multiphase fluid comprises a fluid processing circuit, a base module 3 provided with at least one receiver 40 for an insert module 5 having an appliance forming part of the fluid processing circuit, the receiver being provided with at least one fluid inlet and fluid outlet adapted so as to be in fluid communication with corresponding outlets on the insert module when it is mounted in the receiver, the insert module being adapted to be mounted to the base module by being lowered substantially vertically into a cavity 30 in the receiver through an opening in the upper part of the cavity and removed by lifting it substantially vertically out of the cavity and the inset module being provided with a flange 31, adapted to bear against a corresponding flange 32 on the receiver when the inset module is mounted thereupon, so that a watertight seal 33 is formed between the two respective flanges, sealing the space between the receiver and that part of the inset module received therein from the surrounding sea water. The at least one processing apparatus may be a cyclonic separator a gravity separator, a coalescer or the like. The at least one insert module may be rotationally symmetrical and may be mounted to the header piping module by lowering it vertically into engagement therewith and removed by lifting it away vertically. In use, the sub-sea system is adapted for the separation of a multiphase fluid emanating from one or ore wells and is particularly suited to remote operation at deep and ultra-deep water depths of over 1000m.
Patent GB-2409967-A (GB)
Title: A bag which converts to a windbreak
Inventor: HOLLIS BRIAN
IPC: A45F4/02
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A bag which converts to a windbreak comprises a canvas or cloth sheet into which poles may be inserted allowing it to be used as a windbreak or which may be folded so as to provide a bag in which the poles may be carried. The poles may each comprise three sections which screw or push together.
Patent GB-2400893-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a sealing device
Inventor: RICHARDS DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B24C1/04
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A electromechanical method of manufacturing a sealing device (10 in Fig. 1) of the type having at least one support plate 12, 14 and a plurality of elongate elements 16, 28 extending from the support plate 12, 14. The method comprises the step of directing a jet of pressurised fluid 24 over the elements 16, 28 to cut the elements 16, 28 to a pre-determined size, forming a bore 20 through which a rotatable machine part passes when the sealing device is in use. The sealing deice may be a brush seal or a leaf seal.
Patent GB-2398810-A (GB)
Title: Downhole fluid measuring system
Inventor: VERCAEMER CLAUDE JOSEPH
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A downhole fluid measuring system comprises a downhole sensor used to indicate the level of a fluid in a region located outside the casing string. The communication of the fluid into the region by a pump 42 can then be controlled in response to this monitoring. In a preferred embodiment, the fluid is tagged with a tagging agent such as salt, ferromagnetic particles or radioactive particles, and the sensor, such as a resistivity sensor, a coil or a gamma ray meter is used to detect the tagging agent. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the sensor(s) 32, 34 are incorporated into a downhole tool such as a packer 26, 30. The system may be used for cementing or acidizing operations, including "cement squeeze" processes.
Patent GB-2413093-A (GB)
Title: Walk simulating machine
Inventor: TSAI SHIH-CHANG
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: A walk simulating machine is provided with two side connecting rods 50 for supporting two pedal connecting rods 40. Each side connecting rod 50 consists of an upper 51 and a lower 52 connecting rod pivotally connected with each other, the upper connecting rod 51 fixed with a horizontal rod 31, while the lower connecting rods 52 are able to sway back and forth together with the pedal connecting rod 40. Thus, when the upper and the lower connecting rod are positioned in a straight line and in a non-straight line, the sway pivot of the front end of the pedal connecting rod 40 will be different and hence the front end of the walking orbit will turn upward a bit, keeping a user's body stable when exercising thereon. The upper connect rods 51 can be driven by a slope adjuster 70 to change its positional angles and synchronously change the angles of the walking orbit. The walk simulating machine can be operated in three modes of exercise, namely walking on the flat (See Figures 3, 6A, 7), walking uphill (Figures 6B, 8, 9) and walking downhill (Figures 6C, 10, 11).
Patent GB-2413863-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for distribution of information
Inventor: BANKS ANDREW DAVID JAMES
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-05-08
Abstract: A method and system for distribution of information are provided in a publish and subscribe system in which a publisher application transmits a message (210) to one or more subscribing applications (208) via a messaging infrastructure. The method includes receiving (203, 303) a message at a subscribing system (202) and generating an event by the subscribing system to allow access to the message (210) by a subscribing application (208) at a reveal time (211). A counting means (205) on the subscribing system determines when it is the reveal time (211) and the event is triggered at the reveal time (211). A message (210) has a reveal time (211) common to the one or more subscribing applications (208).