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Patent GB-2363769-A (GB)
Title: Interactive vehicle display system
Inventor: BREED DAVID SCRANTON
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: An interactive display system for a vehicle including a heads up display system (130) for projecting text and/or graphics into a field of view of an occupant (101) of the vehicle and an occupant-controllable device (114, 162) enabling the occupant to interact with the heads up display system (130) to change the text and/or graphics projected by the heads up display system (130) or direct another vehicular system to perform an operation. The device may be a touch pad (162) arranged on a steering wheel (103) (possibly over a cover of an airbag module (104) in the steering wheel (103)) or at another location accessible to the occupant (101). A processor (180) and associated electrical architecture are provided for correlating a location on the touch pad (162) which has been touched by the occupant to the projected text and/or graphics. The device may also be a microphone.
Patent GB-2377916-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle cover
Inventor: LOVELL BEVERLEY
IPC: B62J19/00
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A bicycle cover (10) is formed of flexible sheet material and comprises opposite side panels and an open bottom, with at least one pair of aligned apertures (16) formed through the opposite side panels to permit the insertion of the respective limbs of the U-shaped member of a locking shackle.
Patent GB-2381001-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing a perfumed gel
Inventor: O'LEARY NICHOLAS
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A process for preparing a perfumed gel comprises the steps of (i) forming a premix A of a liquid functionalised polymer and perfume components A, (ii) forming a premix B of a crosslinking agent and perfume components B, and (iii) mixing the premixes such that the polymer is crosslinked by the crosslinking agent in the presence of a perfume, wherein perfume components A and B are different. Perfume components A do not substantially react with the polymer and perfume components B do not substantially react with the crosslinking agent. Preferably, the crosslinking agent comprises one or more diamines, such as polyoxyalkylenediamines. The polymer may comprise carboxylic, anhydride or acid chloride groups and is preferably a maleinised polybutadiene and/or polyisoprene. Desirably, the perfume components B do not comprise any aldehydes or ketones. The gel may be used in an air freshening device.
Patent GB-2375274-A (GB)
Title: Receiver with automatic skew compensation
Inventor: DEAS ALEXANDER ROGER
IPC: H04L7/033
Filed: 2001-12-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to the reduction of timing uncertainty in high speed communication channels or interfaces. The receiver provides a plurality of signal copies or samples by using several samplers 2 to provide simultaneous samples and/or signal delay lines (fixed or variable) to produce samples spaced in time. In one embodiment the samples are input to majority logic elements 3-5 to determine the majority decision (Q) in each case and also the number of inputs not in agreement with the majority decision (E). This information is used by a state machine 7 to determine the bit error rate for each decision and in turn the delay corresponding to the sample with the lowest bit error which is selected 6 for output. Preferably pipeline latency adjustment elements 8 are used to provide the same latency on each bit. The invention provides improvements to the Bit Error Rate (BER) versus channel and inherent register noise.
Patent GB-2374339-A (GB)
Title: Materials handling system
Inventor: YOSHITAKA INUI
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: A materials handling system comprises a rotary shelf (21) rotatable around a rotary shelf axis (22,Fig 2), and a plurality of load receiving sections (32,Fig 2) disposed on a rotary circular path having its center located at the rotary shelf axis (22). A transfer operating section (81) of a transfer means (51) disposed laterally outside the rotary shelf (21) is rotatable around a transfer means axis (52) and operates on a transfer circular path tangentially superposed on the rotary circular path, and a fixed shelf (101) is installed on the transfer circular path. The transfer means (51) does not require an occupied space for travel, and the whole system including the rotary shelf (21) and fixed shelf (101) can be made compact in size. The transfer means (51) having no lateral traveling mechanism allows the transfer operating section (81) to be lowered almost to the floor. With the rotary shelf (21) and fixed shelf (101), the storage level is allowed to be lowered to further increase the amount of storage.
Patent GB-2399798-A (GB)
Title: Tensioner for elongate member
Inventor: GRINSTED TIMOTHY WILLIAM
IPC: B65H51/14
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A tensioner 1 for deploying a member such as a pipe or cable 15, such as a sub-sea cable deployed from a ship, comprises an endless track 5 and drive means for driving the track. The track includes a plurality of traction elements 7 mounted thereon for movement with the track. Each traction element includes one or more cushions 19 for supporting the member, and a pair of opposed arms 23 a, b mounted on respective sides of the base of the traction element. One or more of the arms is pivotally mounted for movement between a clamping position and a release position. In an alternative arrangement, (Figs 8-10), four moveable arms are linked in diametrically opposite pairs to move between a release position and a clamping position. Cushions on the arms clamp the member in conjunction with the cushions of the traction element, when the arms are in the clamping position. Guide means 31 are provided to urge the arms into the clamping position to grip the member as it passes through the tensioner.
Patent GB-2383223-A (GB)
Title: Correction of orientation of electronic document.
Inventor: GUILLEMIN GUSTAVO M
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A method of formatting an electronic document, obtained by scanning an original 304, comprises determining 310 if the scanned and generated page is angled or orientated in a predetermined way. If the electronic page representation is not correctly orientated, i.e. it is skewed, the electronic version of the page is rotated (326, Fig. 5B) such that it is in the correct orientation, and then either stored or imaged in the wanted orientation. The orientation, skew or angle of the document may be determined using optical character recognition (OCR) software. In cases where the reorientated or corrected page represents one of several pages, other incorrectly orientated pages in the set may be similarly corrected. Character recognition may be carried out on a selected portion of the imaged document, e.g. to determine if a page footer is present. Orientation may be performed by a page rotation algorithm which can determine whether the page is in landscape or portrait format.
Patent GB-2398134-A (GB)
Title: Applying a data handing policy to predetermined system calls
Inventor: BERES YOLANTA
IPC: G06F21/52
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A data handing apparatus for a computer platform comprises a system call monitor for detecting predetermined system calls and means for applying a data handling policy to the system call. A policy interpreter may use tags associated with the data to apply the policy. The policy may require the encryption of data, for example when the system call involves the transmission of data externally to the computing platform. A module may be provided which propagates the tags to maintain an association with input and output data.
Patent GB-2398741-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic Cement Mixing Device
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID
IPC: B01F13/00
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: An orthopaedic cement mixing apparatus comprising a mixing chamber and a cylindrical dispensing chamber, the mixing chamber having an outlet opening and the dispensing chamber having an inlet opening, the outlet opening and the inlet opening being arranged so as to allow cement mixed in the mixing chamber to pass into the dispensing chamber; closure means having a first position separating the outlet opening of the mixing chamber and the inlet opening of the dispensing chamber; and means for applying a vacuum to the mixing chamber and to the dispensing chamber; characterised in that the apparatus further comprises switching means for switching the applied vacuum between the mixing chamber and the dispensing chamber.
Patent GB-2380764-A (GB)
Title: Trunk-boot latch
Inventor: BERT GERT
IPC: E05C1/14
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: The present invention is a latch for securing a first closure member, such as a lid or cover of an automotive vehicle, in place relative to a second closure member, such as a floor or wall of an automotive vehicle. The latch includes a housing (100) and a handle (150). The housing includes a channel (112). The handle includes a handle member (200), a pawl (300), a pair of pawl-related biasing members (212), and a channel-related biasing member (214). The latch can be opened and closed by grasping and rotating the handle member. The first closure member that is in contact with the latch may be raised by grasping and rotating the handle member upward, and then raising the first closure member upward by way of the handle member. The first closure member may be lowered by grasping and rotating the handle member upward, and then lowering the first closure member downward by way of the handle. Alternatively, the first closure member may be lowered by releasing the handle member when the first closure member is in the raised position.
Patent GB-2386009-A (GB)
Title: A simple low-cost burst modulator for a tyre pressure monitor
Inventor: NANTZ JOHN S
IPC: H01Q9/30
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A burst modulated signal is generated by gating a high frequency binary signal signal 182 with a low frequency binary signal 184 derived from the high frequency signal by frequency division. The high frequency signal may itself be derived by frequency division from an oscillator using a crystal X1 or ceramic resonator. The burst modulated signal is enabled by signal EN which allows a supply voltage to pass from a battery to an oscillator and divider 160. The oscillator and divider may comprise a CD4060 CMOS IC. The output signal may drive a differential FET current switch coupled to a series RLC circuit for generating a magnetic field.
Patent GB-2403031-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating a broadcast graphic from multiple data sets
Inventor: MORETTI KEVAN
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A method for generating a broadcast signal includes accessing multiple data sets, where each data set corresponds to a respective entity and comprises a sequence of data values. An index value is generated from each data set. The index value is calculated on a statistical basis from the data values in the data set. The index values are normalised so as to ensure comparability between index values from different data sets. A graphic is created representative of a group of entities. The graphic includes an identifier and a corresponding index value for each entity in the group, with the identifier and the index value for any given entity being displayed in association with one another. The graphic can now be incorporated into a broadcast signal. In one embodiment, the entities are horses, and the index values and the graphic are used to summarise the form histories of the different horses in a race.
Patent GB-2405090-A (GB)
Title: A nail collecting device for attaching to a nail clipper
Inventor: DISANGE NICK
IPC: A45D29/02
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A nail collector 1 which fixes to the front of the nail cutter allowing for the nail clippings to be collected. All clippings will fall to the bottom chamber 3. The device may have a flap 5, which may be opened by gently pressing a tab 4, thus allowing the device to be emptied.. The collector is made of plastic and is transparent.
Patent GB-2396222-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre connector
Inventor: ALCOCK IAN PETER
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: An optical fibre connector comprising a main body in the form of a manipulator 11 having a throughbore which removably receives a sleeve-like carrier 13 again having a throughbore. The carrier 13 receives removably an optical fibre assembly which is to be coupled to another optical component by means of the connector. The manipulator 11 also includes two pairs of adjustment screws 18a, and 19a which can be used to displace the carrier and optical fibre assembly relative to the longitudinal axis of the manipulator. A polarising element 41 is arranged in the manipulator 11 such that light passing through the connector system will pass through the polarising element 41. Also provided is a connector with two separate biassing means, one for biassing a carrier against a connector body an the other for biassing an optical fibre assembly against the carrier.
Patent GB-2392230-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held, heat sink cryoprobe, system for heat extraction thereof, and method therefore
Inventor: HAAS MICHAEL J
IPC: F25B21/02
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A cryoprobe system utilizing a monolithic, insulated, hand-held thermal mass (1) having an exposed tip (3) for cryosurgical applications and the like, as well as a heat extraction base (4) configured to interface with the thermal mass to quickly and efficiently reduce the heat of the thermal mass to cryogenic temperatures. The heat extraction base of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is configured to interface with the tip (17) of the thermal mass, such that the tip plugs in securely to the base, to permit an efficient thermal transfer of heat from the thermal mass through the base via a heat exchange system communicating with the base which employs a low temperature cryo-refrigeration unit (20). Also claimed is the method of cryosurgery employing the device(s) of the present invention.
Patent GB-2409158-A (GB)
Title: Cordless hairdryer with baffles
Inventor: SUNDERLAND JOSEPH WILLIAM
IPC: A45D20/06
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A hairdryer comprises a housing (12), a fan (16) mounted in the housing, driven by a battery (22) powered motor (14), creating an airflow through the housing. A burner (30) is in the housing in the airflow passage. The burner has fuel supply (26). A sleeve baffle element (32) surrounds the burner to separate the airflow passage into a first passage (36) in contact with the burner, whereby the airflow in the passage is heated, and a second passage (38) separated from the burner. An exit baffle (46) is arranged to mix the airflows exiting the first and second passages. A shroud (40) is behind the burner to protect the burner from direct impacts from the airflow. Pressure enhancement means (being an aerofoil section of the sleeve wall) increases the pressure of the airflow in the first passage, slowing it down and encouraging more airflow into the second passage.
Patent GB-2398791-A (GB)
Title: Material for filling gaps between paving blocks
Inventor: LIDDY JOHN THOMAS
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A material for filling gaps between paving blocks comprises per 106.5 kg of material, 100 kg kiln dried sand (93.9 wt. %), 5 kg powdered vinyl acetate/versatate copolymer with kaolin filler and polyvinyl alcohol colloid protector (4.7 wt. %), 0.5 kg herbicide/fungicide (0.5 wt. %), and 1 kg crystalline sodium silicate (0.9 wt. %). The material may further comprise a dye or colorant. A method of stabilising paving blocks is also disclosed, in which gaps between adjacent blocks are filled with the aforementioned mixture in dry powdered or particulate form after which water is applied to the material near the upper surfaces of the blocks.
Patent GB-2399908-A (GB)
Title: A bus interface module for a debug bus
Inventor: JOHNSON TYLER JAMES
IPC: G01R31/317
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A bus interface module (BIM) 104 connectable to a debug bus 100 is described. In one embodiment, the BIM 104 comprises a plurality of bus segments 102(0)-102(4) connected in a ring such that an output of each BIM 104 is connected to an input of a next BIM 104 via the debug bus 100, the BIM (104) comprising logic 210 for receiving data from a previous BIM 104, logic 206 for receiving data from local logic associated with the BIM 104, and logic 212 for combining the previous BIM 104 data with local logic data and transmitting the combined data to a next BIM 104.
Patent GB-2401691-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling energy consumption in a vehicle which includes an electrical propulsion means
Inventor: THACHER RUSSELL JAMES
IPC: B60W20/00
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A system 20, and method, for controlling energy consumption in a work vehicle, which can be electrically propelled, includes means to determine a maximum amount of energy which can be used or stored by the vehicle, means for determining an operating time for the vehicle in an electrically propelled mode and means 28 for allocating available energy between critical and non-critical loads depending on the determined operating time. The system may include a capacity estimator 24 for estimating a total amount of energy which can be used, a timer 26 which may be used to measure operating time and a load manager 28 which may decrease the energy available to non-critical loads in order to conserve the available energy for critical loads.
Patent GB-2402723-A (GB)
Title: Combined hydraulic and electromechanical vehicle braking system having a resetting device on the brake operating element
Inventor: WEIBERLE REINHARD
IPC: B60T13/58
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: The invention concerns a combined hydraulic and electromechanical vehicle braking system (10) or hybrid braking system. The invention proposes a resetting device 58, preferably a spring, which exerts a resetting force on an operating element 22, preferably a brake pedal, of a main brake cylinder. In this way pedal force/feel is maintained even if the hydraulic service braking system 12 fails. A single circuit form of the hydraulic service braking system 12 is also disclosed. Connection to an anti-lock system and/or a parking brake is also discussed.
Patent GB-2407260-A (GB)
Title: Bendable suction brush for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LIM JONG-KOOK
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A suction brush assembly, which is connected with a body of a vacuum cleaner via an air passage, draws in air and dust from a surface to be cleaned. A bendable suction brush 100 is provided that includes a brush body connected with the air passage, and a plurality of movable frames 200 each with a suction passage 210,202a,203a to draw in the air and dust. The frames are formed on the brush body in a movable manner so as to rotate via an external force to a predetermined angle with respect to the brush body. At least one front frame 220 overlaps portions of the plurality of movable frames to cover an open end of the brush body. (Fig. 3)
Patent GB-2419641-A (GB)
Title: Caulking gun
Inventor: HUANG CHI-CHUAN
IPC: E04F21/30
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A caulking gun comprises a gun body 10, a push rod 20, a push plate 40, an adjusting seat 50, a driving member 60 and an elastic member 30. The adjusting seat 50 is movable in the gun body 10 by rotation of the driving member 60 to adjust the incline angle of the push plate 40 by guidance of the tapered urging face of the adjusting seat 50 so as to increase the incline angle of the locking hole of the push plate, so that a worn locking hole can be locked on the push rod in a tilt manner so as to lock and move the push rod, without having to replace the push plate, thereby enhancing the lifetime of the caulking gun.
Patent GB-2420961-A (GB)
Title: Plastic vessel treated to stimulate bubble formation
Inventor: CRANLEY LEIGH MELANIE
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: A plastic drinking or beverage dispensing vessel contains a nucleation area 6 for creating a predetermined size and quantity of bubbles in which the nucleation area has been created using a sonic etching or laser etching process. Etching may be carried out on the base 4 of a complete vessel, or on an initially separate base component. The plastics material of the vessel may be a polycarbonate or a blend of a polymer and/or polycarbonate and/or another material.
Patent GB-2422421-A (GB)
Title: A screen for a refrigerator
Inventor: HYSLOP WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 2005-01-22
Abstract: A screen made of plastics film or mesh restricts cold air escaping from a refrigerator or freezer when the door is opened. It may be manually moved up or down or could be automatically driven by a low voltage electric motor. It could be triggered to work by a door mounted switch. The screen rolls onto a bottom-mounted spring roller. The screen may drop down to allow circulation when the door is shut and may return upwardly as soon as the door opens thereby retaining cold air in the refrigerator or freezer.
Patent GB-2411529-A (GB)
Title: Inverter having switching delay in response to zero crossing of output current
Inventor: PRICE ERIC L
IPC: H02M7/5387
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: An inverter 200 providing power to a load 290 receives a direct current (DC) input 201. A plurality of switches 250 included in the inverter are controlled by a plurality of control signals to generate an alternating current (AC) output in response to the DC input. A zero crossing of the AC output current 263 provided by the plurality of switches is detected, and the controlling of the plurality of switches is delayed in response to the zero crossing. The amount of delay may be adjusted responsive to a change in the DC input to maintain a constant switching frequency of the inverter. The delayed AC output current of the plurality of switches is filtered to provide power to the load. The inverter and method may be particularly useful for a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), 290.
Patent GB-2423155-A (GB)
Title: Optical module or chassis therefor with keying feature
Inventor: MEADOWCROFT DAVID JOHN KENNETH
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: An optical module or chassis has at least one "keying" feature 32 that acts to ensure the correct insertion of the module into a given chassis. The module has a housing which is substantially rectangular in shape and has the keying feature(s) on an outer surface. The keying feature 21 on the chassis is in an opening 22 in a front plate thereof. The keying feature may be rectangular or triangular.
Patent GB-2426250-A (GB)
Title: Silver alloys
Inventor: JOHNS PETER GAMON
IPC: C22C5/06
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A silver alloy comprises 92.5 - 97 wt% Ag, 1-4.5 wt% Cu, 0.4-4 wt% Zn, 0.8-1.5 wt% Ge, 0 to 0.2 wt% Si, In or Sn and 0-0.2 wt% Mn, the balance being boron as grain refiner, incidental ingredients and impurities. Alternatively silicon may be present from 0.05 - 2 wt%. The said alloy preferably comprises boron as grain refiner added as copper boride or as a boron hydride, e.g. sodium borohydride. A further group of alloys comprises a ternary alloy of silver, copper and germanium containing from more than 93.5 wt% to 95.5 wt% Ag, from 0.5 to 3 wt% Ge and the remainder, apart from incidental ingredients (if any), impurities and grain refiner, copper, the grain refiner being sodium borohydride or another boron hydride.