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Patent GB-2372293-A (GB)
Title: Engine with controlled auto-ignition; selected cylinders are disabled to increase load on remaining cylinders
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F02B47/08
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: A multi-cylinder internal combustion engine 10 is described in which each cylinder is capable of operating within a predetermined auto-ignition load/speed range. Selected cylinders are disabled when the average cylinder load lies below the auto-ignition load/speed range so as to raise the load on the remaining power producing cylinders and enable them to continue to operate within the auto-ignition load/speed range. The decision to commence cylinder disablement may be based on sensed exhaust gas temperature falling below a threshold value. In order to disable cylinder(s), the fuel supply may be interrupted at the same time as increasing the air and fuel supply to the remaining cylinders. The air supply to the remaining cylinders may be increased by VVT control.
Patent GB-2369352-A (GB)
Title: System and method for producing folded articles
Inventor: SINGH BALBIR
IPC: B65H45/16
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: A system for producing folded articles includes a cutting station (56) operable to segment a fabric web (42, 44) into a continuous stream of individual web segments (74, 76). The system also includes a first folding station (58) operable to fold each of the web segments (74, 76). The system further includes a spacing station (88) operable to receive the stream of web segments (74, 76) from the folding station (58) and deliver the steam of web segments (74, 76) at a predetermined spacing to correspond with a packaging registration.
Patent GB-2371056-A (GB)
Title: Removal of organic acid based binders from powder metallurgy compacts
Inventor: MELODY BRIAN J
IPC: H01G9/052
Filed: 2000-09-25
Abstract: Organic acid-based binders are efficiently removed from powder metallurgy compacts, such as tantalum capacitor anode bodies, by immersion in a heated aqueous alkanolamine solution followed by rinsing in warm water. This method results in lower residual carbon and oxygen levels than are found with thermal binder removal methods.
Patent GB-2376994-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: BEEVER ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: F16L37/091
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: A fitting for water supply, comprising a socket for receiving a pipe, the socket having at least one integral reinforcing element.
Patent GB-2381237-A (GB)
Title: Providing stapled and folded booklets with a square back.
Inventor: NOLTE KARL
IPC: B42B4/00
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: Powered friction belts 1a, 1b feed a booklet H forwardly and in reverse. Booklet H is fed in between two elongated bars 4,5 to a stopper 2a, the elongated bars 4,5 clamp the booklet H, and a compression roller 9 on carriage 7 is urged against the back of the booklet H so as to make it square-shaped. The elongated bars 4,5 are then moved apart, and the completed booklet is fed out in reverse. Bar 4 is driven through a knee joint mechanism 10a by motor 3a. Bar 5 is urged from below by springs 6a. Carriage 7 with roller 9 is driven by motor 3b along the bars 4,5.
Patent GB-2381974-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for active impedance matching
Inventor: HERNANDEZ-MARTI RAMON
IPC: H03H11/30
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: Dynamic matching of a source impedance (204, 304) to a load impedance (240, 340). An embodiment of the invention is a device for active impedance matching comprising a voltage driver 410 having an output connected to a load (442), means for detecting an output current (406) from the voltage driver (410) to the load (442), means for scaling the detected output current (406) by a scaling value (416), and means for subtracting a value representing the scaled detected output current (420) from an input signal (402) of the voltage driver (410). Another embodiment is a device for active impedance matching comprising a current driver (510) having an output connected to a load (542), means for detecting an output voltage (508) from the current driver (510) to the load (542), means for scaling the detected output voltage (508) by a scaling value (516), and means for subtracting a value representing the scaled detected output voltage (520) from an input signal (502) of the current driver (520).
Patent GB-2379714-A (GB)
Title: End stop for closure profile
Inventor: EGGERMONT PHILIPPE
IPC: A44B19/16
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A closure profile assemble has two closure profiles 10 and a slider 20. The end stop 30 of the assembly holds the ends of the closure profiles a little distance apart, complementary to the geometry of the slider. This avoids the gap T which would be present if the closure profiles were held together. The closure profile can be used for a bag.
Patent GB-2395630-A (GB)
Title: Seismic surveying using intercoupled wireless cells
Inventor: BARAKAT SIMON
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: Seismic surveying apparatus and method for collecting data acquired during a seismic survey comprises a plurality of data sources 205, each associated with a transmitter capable of transmitting data, preferably wirelessly. The data sources 205 are disposed in a plurality of cells 200 and in each cell 200, one of the transmitters serves as a gateway 210 for receiving data transmitted from the other data sources 205 in the cell. Each data source 205 comprises one or more seismic sensors, e.g. geophones (305 fig. 3). Independent pathways for data transmission are provided by transmitting data from one gateway 210 to another to reach a central location, e.g. a recording truck 110 or fixed-base facility. Data may be transmitted synchronously or asynchronously via a path of gateways 210 and transmission along a path may employ one of frequency division or time division multiplexing. The cells may overlap or be interleaved and relays (RP, fig 8a) may be provided in the paths.
Patent GB-2384976-A (GB)
Title: Hair brush with retractable bristles
Inventor: WANG HUO-PIA
IPC: A45D24/42
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A hair brush comprises bristles 42 on a bristle carrier 40 which normally extend out through apertures 213 in a wall 21, but may be retracted into a chamber 20C for removal of hair. The bristles are retracted by means of an operating member 50' which moves the bristle carrier from the position shown in Fig 3 to that shown in Fig 4 against the bias of springs 55. The operating member is a lever 50 which is pivoted on the brush body at 505 and connected to the bristle carrier 40 by a pin and slot 54, 533 or a connecting link (56, Fig 6).
Patent GB-2388908-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic resistivity instrument having look ahead capability
Inventor: ESMERSOY CENGIZ
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: An electromagnetic well logging instrument (10) is disclosed which includes at least one transmitter antenna (32) oriented to have at least some magnetic dipole moment component transverse to an axis (40) of the instrument. The instrument includes at least two receiver antennas (34,36) oriented to have at least some magnetic dipole moment component transverse to the axis and parallel to the magnetic dipole moment component of the at least one transmitter antenna. The at least two receiver antennas are axially spaced apart (L1, L2) from the transmitter antenna so that a response of the instrument to the transverse magnetic dipole moment component is axially substantially on one side of a more distant spaced one of the at least two receiver antennas (36). The instrument allows measurements of formation properties not yet penetrated by a wellbore, or axially ahead of the logging tool drill bit.
Patent GB-2387128-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic composition containing an aluminoxane
Inventor: LECOCQ VINCENT
IPC: B01J31/02
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A catalytic composition for use in dimerizing, co-dimerizing or oligomerizing olefins results from dissolving a nickel compound, optionally mixed or complexed with a ligand, in a medium resulting from mixing: <UL ST="  $  "> <LI>  at least one quaternary ammonium halide and/or at least one quaternary phosphonium halide; <LI>at least one aluminium halide; </UL> and at least one aluminoxane.
Patent GB-2387967-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device intralayer lens
Inventor: NAKAI JUNICHI
IPC: H01L31/0232
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A semiconductor device including an overcoat layer 40 of a transparent material disposed on a substrate. A projection 44 formed on the overcoat layer, a convex intralayer lens of an inorganic material 45 formed to include the projection as a core and a transparent film 46 with a flat top surface formed on the convex intralayer lens. The shape of the intralayer lens formed is controlled by the shape of the projection. A microlens 49 can also be formed over the intralayer lens. The interlayer lens is suitable for devices such as CCD image pick up devices and LCD displays.
Patent GB-2399211-A (GB)
Title: Sticker to indicate buildings in case of emergency.
Inventor: POOLE STEPHEN
IPC: G09F13/16
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A reflective window sticker is provided which will indicate to the emergency services how many bedrooms a building has and where they are located in the building to assist the emergency services at night.
Patent GB-2399982-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive frequency-hopping
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A method of selecting frequency channels for use by a frequency hopping communication device, from a set of channels, in the presence of interference from an interferer, comprises operating the communications device to select a first set of channels to collide with said interference; and then selecting a second set of channels for use by said communications device excluding said first set of channels. This facilitates rapid identification of the interferer.
Patent GB-2391084-A (GB)
Title: A method for reducing computational steps in a digital processor
Inventor: WHIKEHART JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G06F17/16
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A method for reducing computational steps in a digital processor including multiplications producing a plurality of multiplication products. This method specifies a desired multiplication function to be implemented in a digital processor, the desired multiplication function having a respective set of initial coefficients corresponding to each digital multiplier stage of the multiplication function. An initial total number of non-zero bits of the initial coefficients is determined and the initial coefficients are modified. Further, a resulting number of non-zero bits in the modified set of coefficients is quantified. Finally, the modified set of coefficients that result in a reduced number of non-zero bits as compared to the initial coefficients is chosen. The new modified coefficients are implemented in the device by constructing the digital multiplier stages with the modified coefficients. Thus, the digital processor performs a desired multiplication function using "sparse" coefficients to achieve a reduced execution time or lower implementation cost for a given signal conditioning function.
Patent GB-2388385-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for separating fluids
Inventor: TENGIRSEK ALP
IPC: B01D17/025
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: Methods of treatment of fluids produced by an oil or gas well following a stimulation operation, allowing separation from the fluids and re-injection of oil and gas hydrocarbons in a production pipeline under pressure (48), and allowing achievement of suitable quality for the residual fluids compatible with their rejection, for example into the sea, including the following three elements: neutralization of the fluids by mixing with a high pH chemical, until the resulting pH reaches a level compatible with the equipment and pipes; use of optimized emulsion breakers in a phase separator (20), selected for best results with the fluids produced by the well, to accelerate the separation of oil from the fluids, and to lower the residual oil content in the fluids to levels compatible with environmental regulations; and use of a multi-phase pump (46) to pump the oil and gas hydrocarbons produced and reinject them in a pipeline (48) under pressure.
Patent GB-2407747-A (GB)
Title: Wall for an electric heater and process for the production thereof
Inventor: ALVES BRIAN ROGER
IPC: H05B3/74
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: In a wall (14) for an electric heater (6) and a process for its production, the electric heater (6) is adapted to be located beneath a glass-ceramic cooking plate (4). The wall (14) comprises thermal insulation material incorporating at least one refractory material and is adapted to be arranged upstanding in the electric heater (6). The wall (14) has an upper surface (24) adapted for contacting a region (16) of a lower surface (18) of the glass-ceramic cooking plate (4) which is susceptible to abrasion by material of the wall, the upper surface (24) of the wall (14) being provided with a covering (26) of a material which reduces abrasion between the upper surface (24) of the wall (14) and the region (16) of the lower surface (18) of the glass-ceramic cooking plate (4).
Patent GB-2396716-A (GB)
Title: Revising software in a multi-functional printer by loading a software bundle
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM MARK
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-functional printer with an input for receiving a software bundle, with components for at least two parts, where the input could be a network interface and the processor is configured to distinguish each of software components and to recognise a file extension associated with the software bundle. A computer-readable medium storing instructions to load a software bundle on to a printer is also disclosed, in which the instructions could include instructions to initialize the printer, multi-component software in a multi-functional printer which is revised by loading a software bundle which contains at least one revised component is also disclosed. The software is qualified before it is bundled and the bundle could be a single file. The printer may have a smart print cartridge. The bundle could be placed on a server, which could be the printer. Information relating to the revision may also be transmitted prior to, during, and/or after the bundle is loaded.
Patent GB-2414628-A (GB)
Title: Method for selecting a channel coding scheme and apparatus therefor
Inventor: STOIBER ROBERT
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to the selection of a channel coding scheme for communications in a wireless communication system. In the described arrangement, a cell-based channel coding scheme is selected from a plurality of available channel coding schemes based on the channel coding schemes previously used in the cell. The stored selected channel coding scheme can then be used on initiation of a communication with the subscriber device. The arrangement may also be used to alter a channel coding scheme while a communication has been established. The present invention relates to a method, apparatus and associated storage medium.
Patent GB-2399628-A (GB)
Title: Measuring bran in rice wash-water
Inventor: KANEMOTO SHIGEHARU
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: In order to determine the amount of bran in water that has washed rice, the water is exposed to ultraviolet light so that ferulic acid in the wash water is excited by the ultraviolet light to fluoresce. The intensity of fluorescence emitted by the ferulic acid is measured and the measured values are used to judge the amount of bran in the rice washing water. Preferably the wavelength of the ultraviolet light is in the range of 330 to 340 nm and the wavelength of the fluorescence, whose intensity is to be measured, is in the range of 430 to 450 nm. The water is analysed in a transparent container such as a prismatic square quartz cell. Filters differentiate the two light types.
Patent GB-2412170-A (GB)
Title: A method for enriching for target nucleic acids in a sample
Inventor: FU GUOLIANG
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: An improved method of representational difference analysis (RDA) is described. Samples of tester and driver nucleic acids are compared by ligating a sample of the tester nucleic acids with a first adaptor, ligating a sample of the driver nucleic acids with a second adaptor and combining said ligated samples. Said combined sample is denatured and then annealed to allow double stranded nucleic acid molecules to reform. It is then digested with a restriction enzyme which preferentially digests hybrid tester:driver nucleic acid molecules at a restriction enzyme site generated by the interaction between the sequences of the first primer and the second primer attached to nucleic acids present in both tester and driver samples. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to amplify undigested tester sample nucleic acids. These steps may be repeated to generate further enriched samples. Kits, primer and adaptors for such methods are also claimed.
Patent GB-2400683-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric optic relay with liquid metal slug movable in transparent mirror housing
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A piezoelectric optical relay 100 array has one or more array elements. Each array element contains a transparent mirror housing (108), located at the intersection of two optical paths (103 - 104, 106). A liquid metal slug (110) is moved within a channel passing through the transparent mirror housing by the action of piezoelectric elements (220, 224). The liquid metal slug (110) is moved in or out of the transparent mirror housing (108) to select between the optical paths. When the liquid metal slug (110) is within the transparent mirror housing, an incoming optical signal is reflected from a reflective surface of the liquid metal slug (110). The liquid metal may adhere to wettable metal surfaces (114) within the channel to provide a latching mechanism. Electrical interconnect pads 222, seal belt layers 206, 210, 214 and pressure relief vent 116 are shown.
Patent GB-2397620-A (GB)
Title: Male fasteners with angled projections
Inventor: ZOROMSKI PAULA KAY
IPC: F16B1/00
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: A male component 20 of a male and femal fastening system, such as a hook and loop fastener, that can remain fastened to a female component under high levels of shear force. The male component 20 has a backing naterial 26 with projections 23 extending from the backing material 26 at an angle toward the direction of fastener force. The combination of the male component 20 with a standard female loop component 22 results in a secure fastening system. The combination of the male component 20 with a standard female loop component 22 is particularly beneficial when used in absorbent articles.
Patent GB-2414106-A (GB)
Title: Changing display device comprising rotating vanes.
Inventor: KERR DANIEL LEWIN
IPC: G09F11/02
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: The display device comprises an array of vanes 1 upon which graphics are applied and which are capable of synchronous rotation to form a changing display. The vanes are arranged into sets each set being attached to an axle 2, 3, 4. Each axle rotates about its own axis and is connected to a central gearbox 5 to ensure synchronous rotation. The axles may be perpendicular to each other and each axle may support a set of 4 vanes. Each quarter turn of an axle brings a new array of vanes into the display position to form a coherent image. The vanes may be wind or motor powered and may include lights.
Patent GB-2417060-A (GB)
Title: Liquid heater for beverage machine
Inventor: REID JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: A47J31/54
Filed: 2004-08-14
Abstract: The heater includes a vertical, elongate heating chamber 10, an inlet 12, an outlet 14a, and a heating element 24. The heating element comprises resistance wire encased within a metal tube filled with an electrically insulating material. Further outlets 14b and 14c discharge water along with outlet 14a via respective valves 16a, 16b, and 16c. The heating element coil 24 includes two cold legs 26a and 26b that pass through and are sealed relative to two tubular extensions 30a and 30b. The resistance wire is arranged only within the coil part of the heating element. The valves may be closed to allow pressure in the chamber to rise as the liquid temperature rises, in use. A further chamber 18 is connected to the lower part of the chamber 10 to house a pressure sensor 20, 22. The legs 26a and 26b of the heating element are also used to locate a turbulence-minimising baffle 32 within lower casing part 10b above water inlet 12.
Patent GB-2420112-A (GB)
Title: Frozen food dispensing container
Inventor: PLOSKY DANIEL DAVID
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A frozen food dispensing container (1), preferably for baby food, comprises compartments (2,12,22) accommodating respective different frozen foods (2',12',22'). Means may be provided for identifying the different frozen foods (2',12',22') in their respective compartments (2,12,22) and an at least partially removable closure can extend over the compartments (2,12,22), with indicia identifying the different frozen foods (2',12',22') in their respective compartments (2,12,22). The indicia may include colour-coding and the closure may be transparent, so that the different frozen foods (2',12',22') can be identified readily for subsequent dispensing from respective compartments (2,12,22) of the container (1). The different frozen foods (2',12',22') may be of different colours, and the compartments (2,12,22) may be flexible, for facilitating removal of the selected frozen food(s) (2',12',22') and/or arranged in a regular array.
Patent GB-2420593-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust cooling system of an amphibious vehicle
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: An exhaust cooling system in an amphibious vehicle (ie a vehicle operable in land and marine modes) comprises at least one fluid-fluid heat exchanger such that the coolant fluid is heated by the exhaust system and cooled by the heat exchanger. The road wheels 20,120 or jet drive 30,130 are driven by an engine 40,140 having an exhaust system 50,150 with a water jacket 53,153. In one embodiment, fig.1, the water jacket 53 is connected to an air-water heat exchanger 60 such as a conventional radiator to form a closed coolant fluid circuit 80. The air-water heat exchanger 60 may be supplemented or replaced by a water-water heat exchanger (70, fig.3) which is part of an open raw water circuit (90) when in marine mode. In another embodiment, fig.3, two air-water heat exchangers 160,165 and, optionally, a water-water heat exchanger 170, are provided. Hinged or sliding flaps my protect the air-water heat exchangers from damage. The water-water heat exchanger may be incorporated in the hull. The prime mover may be an electric motor, fuel cell or a hybrid engine and the cooling system may also cool the jet drive 30,130, the prime mover and/or braking components. Other arrangements are described.
Patent GB-2412496-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminscent element
Inventor: MORI TOSHITAKA
IPC: H05B33/12
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: An organic EL element which can ease damage to an organic EL layer upon formation of an electrode layer, and enables display of a high quality image comprising: a substrate (1), a first electrode layer (2) formed on the substrate; an organic electroluminescent layer (3) which is formed on the first electrode layer, and has at least a light emitting layer; a semiconductor buffer layer (4) which is formed on the organic electroluminescent layer, and contains an inorganic compound having a band gap of 2.0 eV or more and a metal; and a second electrode layer (5) formed on the semiconductor buffer layer.