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Patent GB-2362455-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular signal lamp
Inventor: NATSUME KAZUNORI
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A vehicular signal lamp 10 which provides a uniformly bright appearance even when the lamp is observed in a lateral direction; comprising reflecting surface 14a of a reflector 14 is composed of a plurality of reflecting elements 14s or, alternatively, the lens 16 includes a number of lens elements (16s; fig 8) for diffusing in right and left directions the light from a light source bulb. A left direction maximum diffusion angle   R  L of the respective reflecting or lens elements (14s,16s Fig.8) is set to a smaller value the nearer the reflecting or lens element is located to the left end portion of the reflecting surface 14 or lens 16, and a right direction maximum diffusion angle (  R  R) of the respective reflecting or lens elements (14s,16s Fig 8) is set to a smaller value the nearer the reflecting or lens element is located to the right end portion of the reflecting surface 14 or lens 16. Thereby, when the light is observed in a lateral direction by moving the viewing position from the light front direction to the right or left, the entire reflecting surface appears bright within a certain viewing angle.
Patent GB-2365846-A (GB)
Title: Method of lifting and hook
Inventor: GREEN RICHARD STANLEY
IPC: B66C1/34
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: A method of lifting a submersible load (1) from a chamber comprises, providing a rope (7) having both ends secured adjacent an access opening of the chamber and passing through a lifting eye (4) of the load (1), securing one end of the rope (7) adjacent the point or free end (11) of a lifting hook (8), lowering the lifting hook (8) whilst pulling the other end of the rope (7) to pull the point or free end of the lifting hook (8) into the lifting eye (4) of the load (1), and then lifting the lifting hook (8) to raise the load (1) to the surface. To lower such a load (1) preferably one end of another rope (13) is fixed to the rear of the hook (8) opposite its point or free end (11) and the other end of the other rope (13) is secured to a point above ground. Then the load (1) is lowered into position by lowering the lifting hook (8). After the load (1) has been relocated the hook (8) is lowered further and, by pulling on the other end of the other rope (13) the lifting hook (8) is removed from the lifting eye (4) on the load (1) and the first rope (7) is re-threaded through the lifting eye (7). The hook is then raised and the one end of the first rope removed from the lifting hook and resecured adjacent the access opening of the chamber. Also claimed is a C-shaped hook (8, Fig 4) with two spaced eyes (9, 10).
Patent GB-2368762-A (GB)
Title: Digitally controlled dynamic convergence correction
Inventor: MOON BONG MO
IPC: H04N9/28
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: The system performs individual and independent correction of the convergence for each crossing point of a cross hatch pattern on a screen by receiving correction data from outside and storing the same in memory, reading the correction data from the memory, and converting the correction data to a voltage or a current so as to have a structure of outputting to magnetic field adjusting coils. This enables a worker to approach controlling of the convergence with respect to the control points defined by each crossing point on a screen of a cross hatch pattern. Based on the control, the worker can perfectly correct the astigmatism on a partial basis by applying a control voltage or a control current to the magnetic field adjusting coils of two poles, four poles or six poles in time of the scanning of the screen at each control point. A screen of high resolution available for an HDTV can be realized by such a perfect correction of the convergence.
Patent GB-2365007-A (GB)
Title: Insulative glass-ceramic compact used as a substrate in multilayer electronic devices
Inventor: CHIKAGAWA OSAMU
IPC: C03C14/00
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: An insulative glass-ceramic compact is composed of a fired mixture of (A) a MgAl<SB>2</SB>O<SB>4</SB>, Mg<SB>3</SB>B<SB>2</SB>O<SB>6</SB> and/or Mg<SB>2</SB>B<SB>2</SB>O<SB>5</SB> ceramic powder, and (B) a glass powder including from 13 to 50% by weight of SiO<SB>2</SB>, from 8 to 60% by weight of B<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB>, about 20% by weight or less of Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB>, and from 10 to 55% by weight of MgO. The insulative ceramic compact can be obtained by firing at low temperatures of about 1000{C or less, has a low dielectric constant and a high Q value, and is suitable for use in the high-frequency range. The glass powder may also include up to 10% by wt alkali metal oxide, up to 15 wt% ZnO, up to 3 wt% CuO, and up to 20% BaO, SrO and/or CaO.
Patent GB-2366337-A (GB)
Title: Piston pump with sealing ring
Inventor: SIEGEL HEINZ
IPC: F16J15/3236
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a piston pump 10 for e.g. an electrohydraulic vehicle brake system. The invention proposes to seal a pump piston 22 at an eccentric-side end by means of a sealing ring 50, e.g. a Quad-Ring, which comprises two axially mutually spaced-apart sealing lips 52, 54, 56, 58 and radial passages 64, and to connect intermediate chambers 60, 62 between the axially spaced-apart sealing lips 52, 54, 56, 58 by a fluid line 66 to a fluid reservoir 68, from which the piston pump 10 takes in fluid, or to a pump inlet 30. The invention has the advantage that, in the event of a leak at a sealing lip 52, 54, 56, 58, the piston pump 10 takes in brake fluid through the fluid line 66. Air is therefore prevented from being sucked in by the piston pump 10 from the direction of the eccentric element 24.
Patent GB-2379832-A (GB)
Title: A cellular communication system billing processor and method of billing having a user updateable identity to phone number association table
Inventor: TURNER NEIL
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2001-09-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a cellular communication system 200 billing processor 223 and method of billing. The communication system includes a subscriber unit 201 having a user updateable identity to phone number association table used for dialling phone numbers based on an identity such as a name. It also includes means 203, 205,219,217 for communicating the table to a billing processor 223 being part of the fixed network. The billing processor 223 comprises means 227 for receiving the table and generating a billing association table containing information from the identity to phone number association table. It furthermore comprises a billing report generator 225 for generating a billing report for the subscriber unit 201 including identity information derived from the billing association table. The invention is applicable to cellular communication systems such as UMTS.
Patent GB-2367543-A (GB)
Title: Controller for motor power steering system
Inventor: ENDO SHUJI
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: A controller for motor power steering system in which a motor for providing a steering mechanism with a steering assist force is controlled based on a steering assist command value operated based on a steering torque generated in a steering shaft and the current value of the motor in order to enhance the steering performance by designing the mechanical system and the control system to match a desired complementary sensitivity function thereby attaining a stabilized comfortable steering feeling. The complementary sensitivity function for frequency is set to approach 1 in a band where a disturbance to be suppressed is present and to approach 0 in a band where a disturbance to be transmitted is present.
Patent GB-2384901-A (GB)
Title: Speech recognition circuit using parallel processors
Inventor: CATCHPOLE MARK
IPC: G10L15/34
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: A speech recognition circuit comprises an input buffer for receiving processed speech parameters. A lexical memory 23 contains lexical data which comprises a plurality of lexical tree data structures. Each lexical tree data structure comprises a model of words having common prefix components, An initial component of each lexical tree structure being unique. A plurality of lexical tree processors 21 are connected in parallel to the input buffer to perform parallel lexical tree processing for word recognition by accessing the lexical data in the lexical memory. A results memory 25 stores processing results from the lexical tree processors 21 and lexical tree identifiers to identify lexical trees to be processed by the lexical tree processors 21. A controller 27 controls the lexical tree processors 21 to process lexical trees identified in the results memory 25 by performing parallel processing on a plurality of said lexical tree data structures.
Patent GB-2386686-A (GB)
Title: Oil delivery and collection system
Inventor: PARK JAMES BARRY
IPC: A47J37/12
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A cooking oil delivery and collection system for one or more food preparation facilities, e.g. restaurants, comprising, at each food preparation facility, a fresh oil tank 110, a used oil tank 210, pipes 20, 26 for connecting the fresh oil tank 110 and the used oil tank 210 to a deep fat fryer 24, a pipe for connecting the fresh oil tank 110 to a port 12 for oil delivery to the fresh oil tank 110 and a pipe for connecting the used oil tank 210 to a port 12 for oil collection from the used oil tank 210, wherein the fresh oil tank 110 has a level sensor 16 for indicating when the level in the fresh oil tank 110 falls below a predetermined level and the used oil tank 210 has a level sensor 18 for indicating when the level in the used oil tank 210 exceeds a predetermined level, the sensors 16, 18 being connected to a telecommunications system for sending signals to a fresh oil delivery company or a used oil collection company to request delivery or collection of oil, respectively. Scheduled deliveries of oil are also provided. A high level sensor 14 is also provided in the fresh oil tank 110, set at a level just above the level corresponding to the normal oil usage for that restaurant in the scheduled delivery period.
Patent GB-2386188-A (GB)
Title: A moisture meter
Inventor: RYNHART ALAN
IPC: G01N33/46
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A moisture meter 1 has a capacitive sensing circuit 11-16 feeding into a digital control circuit having a microcontroller 17. Input buttons 20, 22, 23 allow a user to select a material being surveyed. They also allow the user to instruct the meter 1 to hold a particular reading. This allows it to be more conveniently read. The output of the digital control circuit is fed via a C digital to analogue 18 to a moving coil meter 4. This provides an easy-to-read display in which trends as the meter 1 is moved across a surface are easy to track.
Patent GB-2389790-A (GB)
Title: Fragrance applicator
Inventor: FROSTAD EGEBERG CECILIE
IPC: A45D34/00
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: This invention relates to an instrument for releasing or applying a liquid fragrance (particularly, although not exclusively to skin) via capillary attraction. A particular feature of the instrument is that it is possible to apply one or more different fragrances as the user chooses. The instrument comprises a non-slip base 1, on top of which a moulded base 2 holds in place a vial or number of vials 3 containing liquid fragrance, from which extend a number of tubes 5 encasing fibres and/or micro tubes 6. The tips of the fibres and/or micro tubes extend beyond the tubes and are used to apply or release the liquid fragrance which travels up the fibres from the vial(s). A plate 4 to hold the tubes in place and a lid 7 to prevent evaporation are also described.
Patent GB-2394589-A (GB)
Title: Speech recognition device
Inventor: EALEY DOUGLAS RALPH
IPC: G10L21/0216
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A speech recognition device (300), comprising one or more microphones and means to determine the direction of a signal source received by the microphones, together with means for permitting recognition processing by the device. Permission is determined by comparing the direction of the signal source with a target direction (314), and allowing recognition processing if the source direction is within an angular threshold (  r  ) of the target direction.
Patent GB-2382087-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for protecting explosives
Inventor: FAYARD ALFREDO
IPC: F42B3/00
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: Explosives used in perforating guns are protected by placing in the proximity of the explosives a housing 520 with a temperature activated opening mechanism 530 for exposing a desiccant module 524. The desiccant module 524 is used for absorbing corrosive well fluids that deteriorate the explosives. The housing 520 comprises an open end 522 with two edges 526 and 528. The two edges 526 and 528 are maintained in a sealed arrangement until they are separated by temperature activated shape memory metal strips or bi-metallic strips.
Patent GB-2384832-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for compressing fluid
Inventor: LEE SUNG-TAE
IPC: F04B37/00
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: Apparatus for compressing or pumping a fluid includes: a cylinder block (100) having a cylinder bore (110) of a predetermined diameter which penetrates through the cylinder block in a lengthwise direction; a fluid suction port (130) penetrating through a wall of the cylinder block so as to communicate with the cylinder bore; and a pair of fluid discharge ports (150), preferably slot shaped, and having an opening formed at an end portion of the cylinder bore. A piston (200) is provided for reciprocally moving within the cylinder bore. A discharge valve assembly (300) is movably disposed in the cylinder bore in order to selectively open and close the fluid discharge port of the cylinder block. The discharge valve assembly includes a valve piston (310) having a flange (311) for limiting movement of the discharge valve assembly. A cylinder head (400) is provided which defines a discharge chamber (410) which communicates with the fluid discharge ports. Fluid is drawn into the cylinder bore as the fluid suction port is selectively opened by the piston moving in the cylinder bore. Fluid is discharged through the fluid discharge ports in accordance with displacement of the valve piston caused by the pressure of fluid in the cylinder bore increasing beyond a predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2397546-A (GB)
Title: Improved hand shears
Inventor: HUANG YAO-CHUNG
IPC: A01G3/04
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: The invention provides a gardening implement comprising two blades 21,22, each blade being pivotally mounted on a mounting member (fig 1 11,12), and having an engagement portion at a lower end thereof. The implement further includes two actuation members 31,32, each actuation member being connected to a respective handle portion 41,42 and being pivotally mounted on the mounting member (fig 1 11,12). Each actuation member 41,42 has an engagement portion at an upper end thereof, each actuation member 41,42 engagement portion (fig 1 35,36) being intermeshed with a respective one of the blade engagement portions (fig 1, 25,26) such that movement of the handle portions towards each other results in pivoting of the actuation members 41,42 on the mounting member 31,32 which, as a result of the meshed cooperation between the actuation member 41,42 and blade engagement portions, causes pivoting of the blades 21,22 towards each other in a cutting action.
Patent GB-2387003-A (GB)
Title: Programmable device with generic logic blocks for perfoming logic and/or memory functions
Inventor: CHENG JASON
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A programmable device has a plurality of generic logic blocks (102A-H, Fig. 1A), each having a similar structure but being separately configurable to perform one or more product term logic term functions and/or memory functions, such as RAM, dual-port RAM, ROM, CAM, FIFO and switching. The generic logic blocks comprise an AND array 1302 (and 200, Fig. 2A) of product term circuits, and additional control logic to support various memory functions. A mode select circuit 1312 is operable in logic mode to select a source of input signals for the AND array 1302A, and in memory mode to select a source of address signals for the AND array. The generic logic blocks improve data processing capabilities, flexibility, scalability and speed of a PLD and use a smaller footprint.
Patent GB-2384747-A (GB)
Title: Bond pattern
Inventor: OBERSTADT GREGORY
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: Bonded composites, and absorbent articles made with such bonded composites. The bonded composite has first and second thin-section elements bonded to each other. The bonds are comprised in an array of separate, distinct, and spaced interlocking arcuate bond elements. Each bond element has spaced first and second ends and corresponding end portions, and an arcuate intermediate portion, at least part of which is disposed toward a respective side edge of the bond pattern. Ends of such bond elements are disposed inwardly of the side edges. A respective bond element can represent a substantial portion of, for example, an ellipse, a circle, or an hyperbola. Intermediate portions of the bond elements can include inflections, and can extend from the first side of the bond pattern to the second side of the bond pattern. Width of the bond pattern can be about 4 to about 14 millimeters, preferably about 5 to about 12 millimeters. Absorbent articles of the present invention can serve a variety of functions including but not limited to feminine hygiene articles, training pants, diapers, or adult incontinence products.
Patent GB-2389108-A (GB)
Title: High output ozonating apparatus
Inventor: SHAW DONALD
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: An apparatus for treating water with ozone includes a first conduit (26) and a passageway (36) for admitting ozone into the first conduit (26). There is a second conduit (48) having a top, and inlet connected to the first conduit and an outlet. There is a third conduit (52) having a top and a vertical portion (56) extending downwardly adjacent to the outlet (58) of the second conduit. The third conduit (52) has a bottom with an outlet below the outlet (58) of the second conduit. The outlet (58) of the second conduit is not more than one-third the distance from the top of the third conduit (52) to the outlet of the third conduit. There is a passageway (50) connecting the third conduit (52) to the first conduit (26) above the outlet (58) of the second conduit. The passageway (50) is sized to permit a reduced flow of water through the third conduit (52) compared to the flow through the second conduit (48) and provides means for gas discharged from the outlet of the second conduit to rise through the vertical portion (56) of the third conduit to increase dissolving of the gas in the water. There is a pump (22) for pumping water with sufficient force from the outlet (58) of the second conduit such that a stream of water and undissolved gas therefrom reaches a point at least one-half the distance from the outlet of the second conduit to the outlet of the third conduit.
Patent GB-2406012-A (GB)
Title: A detachable shell for a mobile phone or PDA to prevent the device being stolen
Inventor: CANNELL IAN
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A removable shell 1 for an electronics device 2 for example a mobile phone, PDA or palm held device. The shell is secured to the device, for example at the top of the mobile phone, and in the event of an attempted theft the shell detaches leaving the device safely with the owner and the shell with the thief. The shell is positioned so as not to impede the owner during normal use of the device and also to maximise the usefulness of the shell in preventing a theft taking place. The shell should be easily removed by any potential thieves. The shell may include a transparent insert to allow the owner to view the device underneath.
Patent GB-2393024-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with radially-translating indicators
Inventor: NORDMAN DENNIS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A gaming device has a mechanical display (60) which includes a set of symbols or indicia (86). The display also cooperates with a plurality of radially spaced apart translating indicators (62-84) such as arrows. The indicators translate radially and sequentially, each pointing at one point towards a respective, associated symbol (86). The player can see each symbol and thus is able to know which symbols are relatively better than others. The radially translating indicators provide a random, visual element to the outcome, wherein the player watches the indicators sequentially point to different symbols until the motion stops, leaving a single or multiple indicated symbol(s), which is (are) provided in some fashion to the player.
Patent GB-2406917-A (GB)
Title: A bag weighing device
Inventor: TOON ALAN
IPC: G01G19/18
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: In the field of vegetable handling there is a need for a bag weighing device that is easy to fill by weight; and that allows an operator to remove a filled bag easily without causing damage to the bag or the weighing elements of the device. A bag weighing device (100) comprises a framework (102) supporting a plurality of retractable arms (110) at least at a height greater than the height of a bag (40) requiring filling by the device (100). Each retractable arm (110) is moveable between a first position in which it is engageable with a respective engagement loop (49) adjacent to the open end of a bag (40); and a second position in which it is retracted from the said engagement loop (49). Each retractable arm (110) also includes a least one load-measuring element (112) secured therein. Each load-measuring element (112) generates a signal whereby the signals are combinable to provide an indication of the weight of the bag (40) and its contents suspended from the retractable arms (110).
Patent GB-2406801-A (GB)
Title: Mixer for a microwave oven
Inventor: HIGSON STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2003-10-11
Abstract: A microwave mixer comprising a support that is adjustable in length. The support is fitted to the inside walls of the microwave to support a mixing attachment within the microwave. The support further comprises a tension rod that may include a thread for adjusting the size of the support. The tension rod may further comprise a spring. The support may be attached to the inside walls of the microwave via suction cups. The mixing attachment may be affixed by a thread. Different attachments may be provided that can be changed as required and are removable for washing and storage. The mixer will stir food within a receptacle as it turns on the turntable of a microwave during cooking.
Patent GB-2409898-A (GB)
Title: A rocking motion energy converter
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A wave energy converter buoy 10 has a plurality of gyroscopic energy conversion modules 20 arranged symmetrically around a centre of buoyancy 12 which also serves as the connecting point of a cable 14 which tethers the device to the sea bed. The energy conversion module comprises a circular housing 22 with an internal ring track or groove 21, a moveable frame 30 supported resiliently by flexible seals 31 revolving about an axis 32, and a spinning rotor 40 supported within the revolving frame to rotate about another axis 42. An electric generator 44 is driven by the spinning rotor. The module also comprises an electric motor 46 for driving the rotor at times when it is not gaining rotational energy from the tilting motion of the buoy.
Patent GB-2412704-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable fastening device
Inventor: CREES PAUL ANTONY
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A fastening device is used for fastening a first component, such as a car to a second component, such as a rear light cluster such that the separation between the first and second components is adjustable. The fastening device comprises an adjuster collar (21) fitted in an elongate stud (12) via a thread. Rotation of the adjuster collar (21) moves the adjuster collar (21) axially along the stud (12). An attachment collar (24) is mounted on the adjuster collar (21) . The attachment collar (24) attaches to the first component, in use, and a threaded portion of the stud (12) attaches to the second component, in use.