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Patent GB-2349758-A (GB)
Title: On-chip filtered voltage reference for an amplifier
Inventor: GANSER SIEGFRIED
IPC: H03F3/195
Filed: 2000-04-11
Abstract: In the voltage-reference circuit arrangement having a transistor (T1) which is operated in a common emitter circuit arrangement and serially connected to the base of which there are two resistors (R1, R2) for the purposes of beta compensation of the current balance, the end of the smaller resistor (R2), which is remote from the transistor base and is split into two partial resistors (R3, R4), is connected within the chip to a signal point (S) of an amplifier circuit arrangement (LNA) which is to be adjusted in terms of its working point, with the one end of an integrated capacitor (C) being connected as a shunt element of an RC filter between the two partial resistors. Noise and parasitic effects may be reduced.
Patent GB-2362276-A (GB)
Title: A low power clock oscillator with regulated amplitude
Inventor: RUSZNYAK ANDREAS
IPC: H03B5/36
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: A clock oscillator comprises a CMOS inverter MP,MN with its output fed back to its input via a resonator Q. Biassing transistors MPX and MNX are coupled between the output of the inverter and the gates of devices MP and MN respectively. The oscillation amplitude is limited by feedback through diode-coupled transistors MPD and MND. Amplitude regulation is achieved without the use of DC current sources, and without the need for a start-up circuit.
Patent GB-2364679-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle security device for securing the rim of a steering wheel
Inventor: VAMBE MILTON
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: A vehicle security device comprises an arm (10,20) having means at one end for mounting to a vehicle steering column (C) and means (32) at an opposite end for releasably engaging around the rim of the steering wheel (S). The arm (10,20) is arranged to fold downwardly when released from the steering wheel (S), and means are provided (e.g. a biasing spring) for retaining the arm in a stowed position extending generally parallel to the steering column.
Patent GB-2348880-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizer mixtures for olefin polymers
Inventor: GUGUMUS FRANCOIS
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 1997-08-01
Abstract: A stabilizer mixture contains A) at least one compound of the formulae <EMI ID=1.1 HE=34 WI=83 LX=982 LY=549 TI=CF> <EMI ID=1.2 HE=48 WI=64 LX=315 LY=928 TI=CF> <PC>and wherein n<SB>2</SB> and n<SB>2</SB>* are a number from 2 to 50; B) magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide or an organic salt of zinc or magnesium; and<BR> C) either<BR> (C1) an UV absorber or<BR> (C2) a pigment or<BR> (C3) an UV absorber and a pigment. Such a stabilizer mixture is particularly useful for stabilizing a polyolefin against light-induced degradation.
Patent GB-2366466-A (GB)
Title: Digital signal monitoring
Inventor: CHILVER STEPHEN
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2000-08-16
Abstract: Digital video signal transmission failure, such as picture freezing, is detected by periodically sampling the signal and monitoring when certain characteristics (e.g. colour and brightness) of three or more predetermined discreet parts of a video section have ceased to change for a predetermined period. A control signal, such as to trigger a resetting function, is generated upon detection of a failed transmission. The video section of the transmitted signal may be compared to a stored array of valid still pictures. This prevents the generation of a control signal if a known still video image (e.g. caption or blue screen) is deliberately transmitted.
Patent GB-2356881-A (GB)
Title: Snowploughable road marker
Inventor: FLADER MICHAEL E
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: A snowploughable road marker (10) has a frame (12) comprising a pair of longitudinal directed keel members (20) connected by a support member (22). The support (22) also houses the marker reflector (14). The downward projecting surfaces (24) of the members (20) have step portions (26) that define a curved profile. The keel members (20) have upwardly sloping linear ramp profiles (40) which are joined by a linear flat surface (42).The length and height of the surface (42) is approximately the same as the width and height of the reflector (14). An auxiliary keel member (50), having substantially the same shape as the primary keel members (20) is positioned therebetween and in the same direction ,to give further protection to the reflector (14). The ramp (40) has an upwardly concave/parabolic profile.
Patent GB-2363559-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for confirming data broadcasting
Inventor: HASHIMOTO KEN
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A system (22) is provided which analyzes the content of digital broadcasting, generates an operational procedure for selecting selection items that can be controlled by a remote control, etc., in a prescribed order and instructs a browser (39) to do perform selection operations at specific intervals according to the operational procedure. The browser automatically displays each page of the content at specific intervals according to the instruction, and a user confirms the displayed information.
Patent GB-2368176-A (GB)
Title: Proximity sensor employing a flexible capacitive sensing element
Inventor: REES JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47C17/86
Filed: 2001-05-30
Abstract: An electronic safety control system comprising an elongate, flexible electrically-conductive sensing element 18,20 and electronic control means. The electronic control means are responsive to a change in capacitance arising from the close proximity to the element 18,20 of an object, to provide an output signal for controlling a powered device 14. Thus, where the powered device 14 is used to displace one part 10 of a mechanism 8 towards another 12, the sensing element 18,20 may be fitted to one or other or both of the approaching surfaces of the two parts 10,12 to prevent a object from becoming trapped therebetween. This system may be used in conjunction with an adjustable seat.
Patent GB-2375953-A (GB)
Title: An electric toothbrush structure
Inventor: LI MING-KUEI
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: An electric toothbrush structure comprises a handle 1 with a button 22 thereon which activates an electric supply and disposed on the inside, housed in separate compartments is an electric motor 32 and a transmission device 33 having an outer gear 38 disposed at the end of the electric motor shaft 41 and disposed inside an inner gear 39 and a connecting rod 40 which connects the inner gear via a tube 53 to a pivoted, rotatable circular brush head 52 which has a groove (54, Fig 5) at the bottom end to accept and connect to a crooked shaft 48 associated with the connecting rod. Preferably, the toothbrush structure attains a decelerating, force augmenting and accurate transmission. Advantageously the toothbrush is compact, easy to assemble and less prone to transmission malfunction.
Patent GB-2373250-A (GB)
Title: Heat-activated adhesives
Inventor: POMPLUN WILLIAM S
IPC: A61L15/58
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: The present invention is directed to body-activated adhesives having adhesive properties, which increase with exposure to temperature and humidity conditions approximating the temperature and humidity proximate to the human body, particularly the temperature and humidity of the crotch. The novel adhesive compositions are useful as adhesive coatings or layers in various personal care products, particularly pantiliners. The adhesive compositions of the present invention are especially useful in personal care products, such as pantiliners. The present invention is also directed to pantiliners containing the adhesive compositions, which can be manufactured without a peel strip.
Patent GB-2370064-A (GB)
Title: Moulded run for vehicle glass
Inventor: ARITAKE MASANORI
IPC: C08L23/12
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A vehicle glass run is formed with a horizontal-side extrusion part 30, vertical-side extrusion parts 20, and corner molding parts 40 for connecting the terminal ends of those in an L shape by molding. The horizontal-side extrusion part and the vertical-side extrusion parts are made of a first olefin thermoplastic elastomer. The corner molding parts are made of a second olefin thermoplastic elastomer which has a melt flow rate higher than that of the first material so that it swiftly reaches the terminal ends of the extrusion parts, and heat welds them together.
Patent GB-2381602-A (GB)
Title: Partial decoding in a pipeline processor before fetching an instruction
Inventor: JOYCE NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A processor comprising a plurality of pipelines is arranged such that an instruction is partially decoded in a first pipeline before a subsequent instruction is fetched by a second pipeline. Preferably the decode in the first pipeline is in the same or an earlier stage than the instruction fetch of the second pipeline. The decode operation may cause a sequence of subsequent instructions to be different or be prevented from loading. The processor may include means to introduce a stall in the pipeline dependent on the result of the partial decoding. Means may also be provided to determine if an instruction which caused a stall is to be executed. The processors may be comprise a plurality of pipeline clusters, each cluster having a plurality of pipelines wherein the first pipeline is in a first cluster and the second pipeline in a second cluster. In a second embodiment the instruction fetch stage in the first pipeline is earlier than the second pipeline.
Patent GB-2381033-A (GB)
Title: Retrofitted support system for existing wall
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: A support system comprises a pair of parallel metal lattice beams set vertically. The horizontal members of the beams 1 comprise either angle or channel sections connected by diagonal flat sections 3 and vertical angle sections 2. The beam flanges are set into rebates or grooves cut into either side of an existing wall so that the beams are recessed in order to be flush with the wall. The beams extend beyond the width of the intended opening to permit a bearing for load transference. Bolts 4 are inserted through holes formed at longitudinal intervals in the members of the beams, and through holes made in the wall itself, to connect the beams together. The system is retrofitted to existing walls where an opening requires permanent support, e.g. where a new opening is to be knocked through or where an existing lintel or load bearing beam has become defective.
Patent GB-2369550-A (GB)
Title: Jelly fruit drink
Inventor: DUNN GERRY
IPC: A23L29/269
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A thixotropic jelly drink 1 comprises xanthan gum and locust bean gum as gelling agents. Preferably, the drink comprises fruit flavourings or juice. It may also contain preservatives, an acidity regulator, food grade acid, additional flavourings, water and sugar or sweeteners. The mixture may be heated to 40{C to reduce the effects of viscosity on the mixing process. The mixing process may last for 30 minutes and occurs at a speed low enough not to destroy the gel. Preferably, the mixture is deaerated and then sterilised at 93{C for 10 seconds, before being packaged in a flexible plastic container which has a lid or which is opened by tearing. The jelly can be consumed directly from the container without the use of a utensil.
Patent GB-2383262-A (GB)
Title: A mechanically driven toothbrush
Inventor: KHALID ATA UL-HABIB
IPC: A61C17/16
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: An apparatus in the form of a mechanically driven toothbrush in which the motive power is provided by spring tension and the spring is tensioned by human effort. The handle 1 acts as an enclosure for components which include a mechanism 3 that converts rotary motion into reciprocating motion, a gearbox 4 to adjust the available torque and provides speed governance and a spring 5 which stores the energy to drive the mechanism. A winding knob 6 tensions the spring and a switch 7 enables the motion of the brush head 2 to be switched on or off.
Patent GB-2387326-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable foot support for use in a bath
Inventor: GLADDEN DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: A47K3/14
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A foot support with a submersible body 1 with rubberised grips 2 on the front of the body, suction pads 4 connect the base of the body to the internal floor of the bath and length adjusting legs 5 & 7 are attached perpendicular to the body 1 with suction pads 4 on the end of the legs 5 & 7 connecting the legs 5 & 7 to the end wall of the bath (Fig 2). The foot support is placed inside a bath and supports a bather's feet preventing them from slipping down under the water. The adjustable legs allow the length of the bath to be shortened to allow a child's feet to be supported. The legs may be telescopic and locked in position via a nut 6, and optional leg extensions 10 may be inserted between the body 1 and the adjustable leg 5& 7 to increase the length of the legs.
Patent GB-2390347-A (GB)
Title: Portable interface device for a vehicle
Inventor: GREENWOOD JEREMY JOHN
IPC: B60K37/06
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A portable interface device for a vehicle comprises a screen 15 for displaying information to a user, and a user input 32 in the form of a joystick. The device can be held in the hand and used remotely from the vehicle to control various functions of the vehicle, or it can be mounted in a docking station 50 in the vehicle. When in the docking station it is powered by a 12V supply through a connector 26 and communicates with the vehicle through an infra red communication channel 68. When the supply voltage is detected by the device is displays information on the screen in landscape format. When the supply is not detected, in order to make the device more suitable for hand-held use, the display is in portrait format.
Patent GB-2383189-A (GB)
Title: Method of tilted ion implantation using partially transmissive mask
Inventor: LAYMAN PAUL ARTHUR
IPC: H01L27/092
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A method for forming a plurality of MOSFETs wherein each one of the MOSFET has a unique predetermined threshold voltage. A doped well or tub 220, 222, 224 is formed for each MOSFET. A patterned mask is then used to form a material line 230, 232, 234 proximate each semiconductor well, wherein the width of the line is dependent upon the desired threshold voltage for the MOSFET. A tilted ion implantation is performed at an acute angle, typically between 7{ and 60{, with respect to the substrate surface such that the ion beam passes through the material line. Thicker lines have a lower transmission coefficient for the ion beam and thus the intensity of the ion beam reaching the adjacent semiconductor well is reduced. By appropriate selection of the line width the dopant density in the well, and thus the final MOSFET threshold voltage, is controllable.
Patent GB-2381146-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for enhancing images using edge orientation
Inventor: LI GUO
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A method and system for enhancing images utilizes the direction 1008 of a detected edge within an image block (200; fig 2) of an input image to selectively smooth 1012 or sharpen 1010 a pixel of the input image that corresponds to that image block. The direction of a detected edge within the image block is determined by computing (402, 404; fig 4) the horizontal gradient (802; fig 8) and the vertical gradient (902; fig 9) and then using the ratio of the computed gradients. In an exemplary embodiment, the method and system is designed to exclusively use bit shifting to perform multiplications, rather than using digital signal processing. Consequently, the method and system is suitable for implementation in printer firmware and/or hardware.
Patent GB-2393060-A (GB)
Title: Manipulation of video compression
Inventor: SNELL VIOLET
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A method of compressing a picture sequence in which a first set of pictures in the sequence, and a second set of pictures interleaved with the first set of pictures in the sequence are identified, and in which the first set of pictures are coded to a high coding quality and the second set of pictures are coded to a quality determined by the remaining bitrate resources. Downstream the first set of pictures can be extracted to produce a separate high quality picture sequence. The compression coding is preferably MPEG based, and control of the coding quality may be achieved by varying quantizer weighting matrix values in a linear combination of a flat matrix and a default non-flat matrix.
Patent GB-2381761-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for removing dissolved methane from a liquid.
Inventor: ELLISON GEOFFREY KEVIN
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: An apparatus for removing dissolved methane from a liquid comprising a first conduit 1 to supply liquid from a source, a venturi aerator 3 comprising a narrowed throat portion 4 of the first conduit adjacent to an air inlet 5, the venturi aerator having an inlet in communication with the first conduit and an outlet in communication with a degassing chamber 6 which has a liquid outlet 8 in communication with a second conduit for the discharge of liquid, either to a sewer for discharge or to a further treatment stage. A pump 2 may be provided to pump the liquid from the first conduit through the venturi aerator. A second pump 9 may be provided downstream of the degassing chamber. The further treatment stage may comprise a second venturi aerator 11 and a second degassing chamber 13. In use, the device may be used to separate and remove methane gas from liquid trade waste such as leachate from landfill sites so that the processed liquid effluent may be safely disposed of into a sewerage system.
Patent GB-2394152-A (GB)
Title: Detecting prior to data transfer whether direct memory access is supported
Inventor: PETRIE RICHARD
IPC: H04L12/403
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: Improving data transfer between a USB (Universal Serial Bus) host <B>16</B> and USB device <B>14</B> by transferring to the host a data structure which indicates whether or not the device supports DMA (direct memory access). With this information the host can choose whether or not to communicate with an interface/endpoint <B>27</B> of a device which does/does not support DMA. This allows the host to have flexibility in transferring data across the bus <B>12</B> connecting the host and device and allows the host to optimise use of the device. The use by the host of an interface/endpoint which supports DMA reduces the loading on the device's processor <B>25</B> as processor interrupts are no longer required to transfer the data to its destination.
Patent GB-2380675-A (GB)
Title: Method of increased bioavailability of nutrients and pharmaceutical preparations with tetrahydropiperine and its analogues and derivatives
Inventor: MAJEED MUHAMMED
IPC: A61K31/573
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: Tetrahydropiperine and analogs and derivatives thereof, including dihydropiperine, are disclosed to enhance the absorption and/or bioavailability of nutrients, drugs and other organic compounds, such as insectides.
Patent GB-2397035-A (GB)
Title: An air vent filter
Inventor: SHAW BRUCE RICHARD
IPC: F24F13/28
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A device for preventing the ingress of biological and/or chemical gas comprises a base member 101 attached to a vent 113 and vent tube 107, 108, 109 having at least one charcoal filter 114 therein. Preferably the base member is a base plate 101 with a rubber seal 111 at the edge and a hole 105 in the middle region and is mounted by screws or bolts 104 to the vent which is an air brick 113. Advantageously the vent tube is releasably attached to the base plate wherein at least one charcoal filter capable of removing contaminants such as sulphur, ammonia and mercury is fitted. Advantageously the device is used in buildings and vehicles.
Patent GB-2387424-A (GB)
Title: Reduced friction telescoping splined shaft
Inventor: SZALONY NORMAN
IPC: F16F7/10
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: A shaft to transfer torque in a vehicle including a first member 11 having internal splines and a second member 13 having external splines 14 engageable with the internal splines to allow telescopic movement and torque transfer between the members. The external spline has a coating 15 to reduce friction during the telescopic movement. A cylindrical cardboard damper 29 is enclosed by the members. The shaft may be steel, magnesium, aluminium or composite and of tubular form with the splines having a pitch of 25 to 100 millimetres and walls at 60 degrees. The coating may be nylon or tungsten disulphide with a thickness of 10 micron or less. The splines may have an isotropic finish. The arrangement may be used in a suspension system for a vehicle including a biassing device and the shaft.
Patent GB-2398601-A (GB)
Title: Catch having a locking bar preventing horizontal and vertical movement
Inventor: SHENTON NIGEL PHILIP
IPC: E05B63/12
Filed: 2003-02-22
Abstract: A catch mechanism 10 comprises a body 12 and a keeper 14. The body 12 includes a bolt 22, a barrel lock 24 and a fixing position 16 by which the body can be secured to a moveable part 18. The bolt 22 is rotatable between an open position in which the catching portion of the bolt is disengaged from the receiving keeper 14 and a locked position in which the catching portion of the bolt 22 engages with the receiving keeper 14 and restrains the bolt 22 from movement relative to the keeper 14 in the direction of the axis of the bolt 22.
Patent GB-2389661-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining resistivity and/or dielectric values of an earth formation as a function of position within the earth formation
Inventor: HAUGLAND SAMUEL MARK
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A technique of estimating electrical parameters of an earth formation accounts for spatial inhomogeneities and frequency dispersion. The results are achieved using a model which is evaluated to generate predicted values for a plurality of electrical signals measured in a borehole in an earth formation as a function of a first set of model electrical parameters, a second set of model electrical parameters and model spatial coordinates of boundaries between regions of the earth formation. Transformations are applied to the measured electrical signals and the predicted values. The electrical parameters and spatial coordinates are selected to cause approximate agreement between the transformed measurements and the transformed predicted values. In some embodiments, the first set of electrical parameters is a set of conductivity values; the second set of electrical parameters is a set of dielectric constant values; and the spatial coordinates define regions of the earth formation where different values for the conductivity and dielectric constant apply.
Patent GB-2400431-A (GB)
Title: An ignition system for a smoking machine
Inventor: TWELFTREE MARTIN OLIVER
IPC: A24C5/34
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: An ignition system (fig 2) for a smoking machine has a heat source 2 that is adapted for emitting heat for igniting one end of a smoking article 30 held in a holder 31 of a smoking machine. The system has an automatic sensor (3 fig 8a) which is adapted for detecting the position of an end of the smoking article and control means in communication with the sensor which is adapted for automatic adjustment of system components, depending on the position of the end as detected by the sensor, such as to enable successful ignition of the end by the heat source. The automatic adjustments include the heat source operation, the relative movement of the heat source, and the relative movement of the smoking article. The sensor technique may be light (including laser, optical, and camera techniques), physical contact, or microwave energy. The control means may also automatically adjust the temperature of the heat source, or may shield (18,19 fig 2) or filter the source. The heat source may emit convective heat and/or electromagnetic radiation, and may be a resistive coil, a laser, or a halogen lamp. The ignition system is incorporated in a smoking machine which holds and smokes a smoking article.