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Patent GB-2381915-A (GB)
Title: An identification unit for use in tractor/trailer combinations
Inventor: BURE RUDOLF ARTHUR
IPC: B60R25/33
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: An electrical identifying unit (IDU) (10) for a tractor/trailer combination in which the trailer has a tracking unit (31) thereon and the IDU (10) is used on the tractor unit, and an identification system including the IDU (10). The IDU (10) includes a microprocessor (11) having an ID code (12) programmed therein and which is connectable to the tracking unit (31) via the pre-installed existing tractor/trailer electrical wiring system (23,25) and the tracking unit (31) has a microprocessor (33) programmed to interact with the IDU microprocessor (11).
Patent GB-2375893-A (GB)
Title: Antenna with ground plane
Inventor: ITO RYO
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A wireless device includes an antenna 3 and a conductive ground 2, through which a high frequency current flows. The conductive ground has a side which is approximately one quarter wavelength long with a feeding point 4, at which the antenna is electrically connected to the conductive ground. The feeding point is positioned closer to one end of the side than a center position, so that the feeding point is asymmetrical to the conductive ground in any direction included in a plane parallel to the conductive ground, whereby the high frequency current flowing through the conductive ground has an asymmetrical distribution of current over the conductive ground. The antenna may be a whip, patch or folded wire, and may be in the plane of the conductive ground. The arrangement may be in the bottom of a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2369075-A (GB)
Title: Recording sheet having ink-receiving layer and a coating liquid for forming ink-receiving layer
Inventor: NISHIDA HIROYASU
IPC: B41M5/52
Filed: 1998-12-24
Abstract: The invention provides a recording sheet having an ink-receiving layer, which comprises a substrate sheet and an ink-receiving layer formed thereon, said ink-receiving layer comprising oxide particles, wherein the ink-receiving layer has pores having a diameter in the range of 3.4 to 2,000 nm, the pore volume of pores having a diameter of 3.4 to 30 nm is in the range of 0.2 to 1.8 ml/g, and the pore volume of pores having a diameter of 30 to 2,000 nm is in the range of 0.1 to 1.5 ml/g. It is preferable that the oxide particles have an average particle diameter of 2 to 1,000 nm and are a mixture of hydrophobic oxide particles and hydrophilic oxide particles. This recording sheet shows sufficient strength, has excellent printability such that images of uniform density and high sharpness can be printed thereon without bleeding, and is excellent in water resistance, weathering resistance and fading resistance.
Patent GB-2386060-A (GB)
Title: A carrying handle for use with handled bags.
Inventor: SCANLAN ANDREW
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A carrying handle for use with shopping bags, carrier bags and the like comprises an elongate member having access slots 2/3 to accommodate bag handles.The carrying handle may be used with one or two shopping bags, carrier bags or the like. The carrying handle may be used to store empty carrier bags so that they may be reused.
Patent GB-2387093-A (GB)
Title: Image processing apparatus with segmentation testing
Inventor: LYONS ALEXANDER RALPH
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: In an image processing apparatus 2, images of a subject object 210 are processed to calculate the positions and orientations at which the images were recorded, to segment image data relating to the subject object 210 from other image data in at least some images, and to generate a three-dimensional computer model of the subject object 210. To reduce errors in the three-dimensional computer model, each image is tested to determine whether the segmentation processing may generate inaccurate results. Each identified image is then prevented from undergoing segmentation processing, although the segmentation processing may be carried out manually in accordance with user instructions. One way in which the images are tested to identify images unsuitable for automatic segmentation processing is to test whether the viewing direction of the image is within a predetermined angle of vertical. Another way is to project points from the subject object 210 into the image and to test the positions of the projected points.
Patent GB-2378460-A (GB)
Title: A connector for joining sand screen assemblies in fluid communication
Inventor: DANOS JAKE A
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A tubular housing 58 for connecting sand screens and alternate path members which comprises a housing wall defining a longitudinal bore 60 providing a first fluid communication path, and further defining a longitudinal passageway 64 providing a second fluid communication path therethrough. A wellbore completion system and method using the tubular housing are further disclosed. Also disclosed are connectors, one comprising a tubular housing having a housing wall defining a longitudinal bore and a longitudinal passageway providied for fluid communication, the other having two segments each comprising a tubular housing having a housing wall defining a longitudinal bore and a longitudinal passageway providied for fluid communication and being connected together by timed threads.
Patent GB-2382029-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic device
Inventor: GARCIA MENENDEZ JOSE JES S
IPC: A61H39/04
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A therapeutic device (1) for the treatment of symptoms caused by diseases, such as pain or other symptoms, comprising a pincer (2) for attaching the device to the auricula of the patient, said pincer having broadened ends (3,4) shaped similar to part of said auricula, to which the pincer is attached. At least one (3) of the broadened ends of the pincer for pressing against the anterior side of the ear has on its face that exerts the pressure protuberances (6) to alleviate the symptoms being suffered. The pincer also includes pressure pads (7) that are squeezed together in order to open the pincer for easy attachment and release of the device.
Patent GB-2381151-A (GB)
Title: Camera device having retracting image display
Inventor: HIRUNUMA KEN
IPC: G03B17/18
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: A imaging device such as optical viewing instrument 10 comprises right and left optical lens systems 18R and 18L that allow telescopic imaging, a digital image capture sensor system (74, Figure 1) and an LCD display or screen panel 86 to display images photographed by the sensor. Display screen 86 is retractable, pivoting on the body of device 10; in a closed, retracted position as shown, display 86 covers a button or rotary wheel 54 controlling the telescopic system. Thus, folding display 86 away obstructs access to rotary control 54 (see also menu controls 104 - 106 and 108 in Figures 8 and 9). As shown more clearly in Figure 1, device 10 takes the form of a binocular telescope, and may be used to capture moving, video images.
Patent GB-2382732-A (GB)
Title: Mounting components on printed circuit boards
Inventor: NEWMAN PAUL
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: An insulating component 2 holds a component which is mounted on a PCB. The tray has compartments 5-8 holding connectors, so that wires can be connected to the component by pluggable connections. The PCB has components mounted on both sides, see Figure 1, to save space.
Patent GB-2387219-A (GB)
Title: A grenade
Inventor: SHARPLIN WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: F42B7/04
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: There is provided a grenade, having a case 1, a sabot 2, and a cover 3. The sabot has a base part 12, a space for receiving a projectile or projectiles 18, and a plurality of petals(14). The grenade is formed such that when it is arranged for use the sabot 2 is fitted to the case 1, the projectile or projectiles 18 are within the space, and the cover 3 is fitted around the petals wherein end parts of the petals bend towards one another to substantially encapsulate the projectile or projectiles 18. When it is fired from a suitable rifle a charge 5 in the case causes the sabot 2 and the projectile or projectiles 18 to be propelled forward and punch through the cover 3 such that the projectile or projectiles 18 are released from the sabot 2 to a target.
Patent GB-2383242-A (GB)
Title: Minimizing delay in an interleaver
Inventor: LEE JAE-HONG
IPC: H03M13/27
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a device and method such that data of size S is stored in a memory of size K, a two-dimensional matrix with R rows and C columns, and interleaving indexes I are generated according to a predetermined interleaving rule to randomly output the data from the memory. If a first index I is greater than data size S, a second index is generated and output prior to outputting invalid data stored in the memory at the location of the first index. This is done by means of delay (41) which outputs an address enable signal (ADD_EA) after the comparison of the index has been performed. There is therefore no need to puncture addresses prior to the interleaving operation. Applications include turbo encoders.
Patent GB-2382851-A (GB)
Title: Annular metallic seal
Inventor: SPENCE JOHN LOYD
IPC: F16L23/20
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A metallic seal has a first annular end section 31, 131 with a first annular sealing surface 34, 134, a second annular end section 32, 132 with a second annular sealing surface 36, 136, and an annular, frustoconically shaped, non-undulating central section 33, 133 connecting the two end sections and deforming under torsion to seal between two members (14, 18, Fig 6) which are bolted together. Each section of the seal may have a straight or curved profile and the seal may be circular or non-circular. Preferably the seal has a generally S-shaped cross-section. The seal is made of tin, nickel, aluminium, copper, stainless steel, or nickel-based alloys, and may have a ductile coating of tin, aluminium, nickel, indium, silver, PFA or PTFE.
Patent GB-2398058-A (GB)
Title: Compartmented can
Inventor: JONES DARREN WAYNE
IPC: B65D25/04
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A can eg for drinks or materials to be mixed is divided into compartments. A longitudinal or generally L-sectioned partition may be provided, an integral partition may be formed by forming a sheet into a generally S-shaped cross section (Fig.3), or two generally half-moon sectioned components may be attached to one another. Ring pulls may be provided.
Patent GB-2397517-A (GB)
Title: A luminescent children's foot stool
Inventor: LOGAN BRADLEY ALBERT ALFRED
IPC: A47C16/02
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A foot stool ( 3 ) being made from a plastic material incorporating luminescent properties whereby the stool will glow to provide a degree of illumination in a bedroom after the lights have been switched off. The stool may be shaped (1) to fit around a toilet or sink. The stool may also have a non slip upper surface (2).
Patent GB-2399075-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: PICKERING IAIN
IPC: A47F5/11
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A display apparatus (10) for displaying stacked products comprises: a front panel (20) having a first height; a rear panel (30) having a second height greater than the first height; and two side panels (40), each side panel (40) connecting the front and rear panels (20,30). The height of each side panel (40) varies from a third height adjacent the front panel (20), preferably equal to the first height, to a fourth height adjacent the rear panel (30), the fourth height being substantially greater than the third height. The apparatus preferably has a base in the form of a pallet and a frame for mounting a sample of the product may be provided. The panels (20,30,40) are preferably provided by a blank formed from two sections of corrugated board.
Patent GB-2387583-A (GB)
Title: Jet blast deflector
Inventor: CAMPION GORDON PEARSON
IPC: B64F1/26
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A jet blast deflector comprises a member 28, which in use, deflects the efflux generated by a jet 24 beneath the surface 34 on which the deflector is mounted, which may be the flight deck of a sea vessel. The deflector member may be hinged, and be moveable between stowed and operational positions with the use of hydraulics. In use, the efflux may be deflected into a duct 32, and baffles 36 may be employed to assist in this process. A cooling system including nozzles 50 may be employed to cool the efflux as it flows through the duct 32, and a water jacket can also be employed to cool the deflector member 28. When employed on the flight deck of a sea vessel, the cooled efflux may be exhausted from the duct at an outboard side of the vessel. Also disclosed is a method of operating said blast deflector.
Patent GB-2399237-A (GB)
Title: A drive controller system
Inventor: QUINN WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: H02P7/00
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to drive controller systems as used in machinery drive, for motor control and the like. In particular the present invention relates to a drive controller operator panel therefor. There is provided a drive controller system comprising a drive controller having a removable basic operator panel, wherein the drive controller comprises a micro-processor having a memory operable to perform control of an associated drive wherein the operator panel is releasably connectable to the drive, the drive controller and the operator panel being operably connected via a bi-directional 2-wire, serial data (SDA) and serial clock (SCL) bus for inter-IC control communications link, whereby segment data can be transferred directly to the operator panel display from the drive controller and switch data can be transferred directly to the drive controller from the operator panel and wherein the operator panel has an EEPROM operable to directly receive, store and download data relating to the drive. The non-volatile memory can be in the form of an, EEPROM, a battery-backed RAM, flash memory or similar. As will be appreciated, the use of a non-volatile memory within a BOP enables significant advantages, including cost to be realised. No software has to be developed specifically for the operator panel to handle displaying of segment data and switch data as well as handling the serial protocol.
Patent GB-2384018-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for drilling a subterranean formation with variable depth of cut
Inventor: TIBBITTS GORDON A
IPC: E21B10/54
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A rotary-type drag bit for drilling a subterranean formation which comprises a near-bit sub member 76 configured for attachment to the downhole end of a drill string, a bit body 10 attached to the near-bit sub having fixed cutting elements, an apparatus associated with the near-bit sub for producing variable depth of cut by the fixed cutting elements where the apparatus is structured to provide axial oscillation of the bit body relative to the formation during drilling, the apparatus comprising a movable plunger 166 attached to the bit body and a pressure relief valve 150 for intermittently relieving pressure within the near-bit sub.
Patent GB-2396918-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic system for locating a fracture in an earth formation
Inventor: OMERAGIC DZEVAT
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: The invention relates to techniques for locating and determining the orientation of a fracture in an earth formation. Systems and methods for detecting a fracture in an earth formation using a propagation tool include producing electromagnetic fields using a TMD transmitter in the tool; measuring corresponding voltage signals detected with one or more TMD receivers in the tool; determining harmonics from the measured signal responses by shifting the responses (e.g. by 90 degrees) and performing an addition or subtraction using the shifted response. In some embodiments, the second harmonic is processed to determine the fracture orientation.
Patent GB-2391584-A (GB)
Title: Drill resistant lock
Inventor: BROWN PETER MARK
IPC: E05B15/16
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A drill resistant lock (30) comprises a bolt member (33) for fitting into a similar sized and shaped slot (35) to secure closure of entry to a property, a locking mechanism (31, 32) associated with the bolt member (33), whereby release and/or closure of the bolt member (33) into the slot (35) is effected by insertion and rotation of an appropriate key in the locking mechanism (31, 32), wherein the bolt member (33) is provided with a core (34) containing a material with different mechanical properties to the main body of the bolt member (33), the material of the core (34) being more drill resistant than the material of the main body.
Patent GB-2393900-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus with auxiliary rotary brushes
Inventor: GREY NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: A46B13/02
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body (1; 106) and an elongate rotatable brush arrangement (11; 116) positioned within and extending transversely across the body in a forward region thereof. An auxiliary brush arrangement (134) is provided at a side of the body of the apparatus and is connected to the elongate brush assembly by drive means (142, 144) for rotating the auxiliary brush arrangement from the elongate brush arrangement. In the embodiment the drive means comprises a pair of gear wheels.
Patent GB-2399622-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular headlamp and optical unit
Inventor: ISHIDA HIROYUKI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: A vehicular headlamp used in an automobile which comprises a light source 126, a light transmitting member 118, a reflector 110, 106, 108 formed on a surface of the light transmitting member for reflecting light incident via the light transmitting member from the light source, the reflector having an optical centre near the light source, and a lens 112 formed integrally with the light transmitting member for deflecting the light reflected by the reflector. Also vehicular headlamp for emitting light ahead which comprises a light source 126, a light transmitting member 118, a light blocking member 108 formed integrally with the light transmitting member, and a lens 112 formed integrally with the light transmitting member for projecting a cut line that defines a boundary between a bright region and a dark region based on the shape of an edge of the light blocking member.
Patent GB-2402599-A (GB)
Title: Bread-making kitchen appliance and blade arrangement therefor
Inventor: CLARK SIMON
IPC: A21C1/14
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: This invention provides a kitchen appliance for making bread and, in particular, a blade arrangement for kneading or mixing ingredients in a container prior to and/or during the baking process. Blade arrangements are known in which a generally flat blade can assume a generally upright (raised) position during a mixing phase and a substantially flat (rest) position during a subsequent baking phase. In order to ensure reliable and automatic deployment of the blade into its generally upright position for mixing, the invention provides a blade arrangement having a blade formed with first and second substantially planar portions; the first portion being a leading portion with respect to a first direction of motion of the arrangement relative to the ingredients and being inclined to the second portion such that pressures resulting from contact between the inclined portion of the blade and the ingredients during such motion raises the blade towards the generally upright position. In preferred embodiments, the first portion is inclined to the second portion at an angle in the range from 27 degrees to 47 degrees inclusive.
Patent GB-2412556-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for trapping fish
Inventor: QUILL LEONARD OLIVER
IPC: A01K69/06
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a frame (18) having a base (20 and a housing (22) which is secured to the base (20), the housing (22) comprising a length of metal (24) which is bent to a shape which defines at least a part of the housing (22), and/or the base (20) comprising a length of metal which is bent to a shape which defines at least a part of the base (20). The base may comprise a pair of side bars welded to an infill portion comprising a length of metal bent into a repeated S-shape with the ends also forming a pair of side bars. The housing may comprise a single length of metal 36 which forms the whole housing. The frame may be covered with mesh.
Patent GB-2400320-A (GB)
Title: Cannabinoid-rich extract
Inventor: WHITTLE BRIAN
IPC: B01D11/02
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A cannabinoid-rich extract that is substantially free of volatile terpenes and comprises about 98% by wt cannabidiol (CBD), 1.5% by wt tetrahydrocannabinol, 0.5% by wt cannabinol (CBN) and trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and ballast.
Patent GB-2408922-A (GB)
Title: Upright type vacuum cleaner with a pivoting handle
Inventor: HEON-PYEONG JL
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: An upright type vacuum cleaner comprises a main body 10 containing a filtering means for filtering out foreign materials entrained in sucked air; a suction nozzle unit 20 connected to a lower portion of the main body 10 to be pivoted on a first joint portion 40, so as to suck the air with the entrained foreign materials and guide the sucked air into the main body 10; and a handle 30 that is connected to an upper portion of the main body 10 to be pivoted on a second joint portion 50, provided with a third joint portion 60 in the middle of the handle so that the handle can be folded at certain angles, and grasped by a user in use. According to the present invention, the main body 10, the suction nozzle unit 20 and the handle 30 are connected to one another through the three joint portions 40, 50 and 60 in various configurations and at different angles so that users having various physical conditions can conveniently use the vacuum cleaner in various manners.
Patent GB-2402711-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic actuator with electrical position detector
Inventor: BONOTTO WALTER
IPC: F02B37/12
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: There is described a pneumatic actuator comprising a pneumatic actuator part (1) and an electrical position detector part (2), eg. variable resistance the containing structures thereof being sealingly combined along a contour edge (3). The containing structure (8) of the electrical position detector part (2) contributes to the implementation of a depression chamber (4) of the pneumatic actuator part (1) and inside thereof there is provided a small chamber (15) housing a eg. variable resistance (16), thrust spring (19) and the head (17) of a sliding member bearing electrical contacts (18) rubbing onto eg. variable resistance.
Patent GB-2401307-A (GB)
Title: Toaster grill
Inventor: MCHUTCHISON BRYAN
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: A toaster grill having an upper and a lower cooking assembly. The upper assembly 11 has an upper cooking surface that pivots from a central hinge. The toaster grill also has a 'U' shaped frame 13 with a front handle 14 pivoted to the lower cooking assembly at a rear mounted position. The 'U' shaped frame has a slider adapter (18,fig 2) that rests on one of a number of steps (19) that are formed into the side of the lower cooking assembly, each step giving a different minimum gap between the upper and lower cooking surfaces. The toaster grill has one or more adjustable feet 45 for altering the angle of the lower cooking surface. When retracted, the lower cooking surface is substantially horizontal; when deployed, the lower cooking surface is inclined. A drip collection tray 50 may be provided.
Patent GB-2405969-A (GB)
Title: PDA with two-part, rotatable, foldable keyboard.
Inventor: MADSEN JEFFREY C
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A personal digital assistant (10) comprises a body (42) having a display (32); and a keyboard (40) attached to the body, the keyboard being divided into two separate sections (44A, 44B) and being foldable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the keyboard provides a cover for the body in the closed position and functions as an alphanumeric keyboard to input data in the open position.