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Patent GB-2371632-A (GB)
Title: Engine ON idle arbitration for a hybrid electric vehicle
Inventor: KOTRE STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: The method involves determining if no-load entry conditions are fulfilled, organizing a desired engine braking torque, selectively activating a system regulator, producing a first desired effect if a first group of operating conditions exists, selectively activating an engine regulator if a second group exists and switching off the engine if the first group of conditions is not present and the engine has been in no-load state for a defined time.  The method involves determining whether a first group of entry conditions for vehicle no-load running is fulfilled, organizing a desired engine braking torque and selectively activating a vehicle system regulator to control the generator and producing a first desired effect if a first group of operating conditions exists, selectively activating an internal combustion engine regulator if a second group of operating conditions exists and switching off the internal combustion engine if the first group of operating conditions is not present and the internal combustion engine has been in a no-load state for a defined period.  AN Independent claim is also included for a vehicle with a hybrid drive.
Patent GB-2383362-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for connecting a wire rope safety barrier to a beam safety barrier
Inventor: DEACON BRYAN
IPC: E01F15/14
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: The apparatus, for connecting a first safety barrier portion 1 formed with at least one wire rope to a second safety barrier portion 2 formed with at least one corrugated beam 9a,9b or box-section, comprises attachment means for attaching at least one wire rope to at least one beam so that tension in the wire rope is transferred to the beam section of the barrier with the wire rope and the portion of the beam barrier adjacent the wire rope barrier being constrained to move together in a sideways direction but being relatively movable lengthwise. The apparatus may include a deflector 21 that covers the end of the beam barrier facing the wire rope barrier, with the deflector having a fixing portion adapted to be connected to the beam barrier and a deflecting portion which is bent relative to the wire rope. The attachment means may comprise at least one holder through which the wire rope passes and at least one anchorage for connecting the wire rope to the beam barrier at a location remote from the end portion of the beam barrier. The anchorage may be adapted to receive an end termination of the wire rope. A third section of barrier 3 may be included after the beam barrier portion which comprises at least one beam 12 which is more rigid than that in the second safety barrier portion.
Patent GB-2385058-A (GB)
Title: Toiletry products
Inventor: MALEEDY ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: A61K8/37
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A tablet form of bubble/foam bath product comprises:<BR> a surfactant;<BR> gelatin; and<BR> a non-formaldehyde preservative.
Patent GB-2386870-A (GB)
Title: Airbag provided with a reinforced throat region
Inventor: TAYLOR IAN
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: An air-bag (1) has an aperture (2) surrounded by a throat region (3). The throat region is provided with a reinforcement. The reinforcement comprises two layers of fabric which form a plurality of substantially hermetically sealed cells (4).
Patent GB-2375577-A (GB)
Title: Boss for fitting to a central heating tank.
Inventor: WARD ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: F16L41/14
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A boss 10 for fitting to a tank such as a central heating tank has a spigot, 11 provided with a through bore 12 which defines communication between the interior and exterior of the tank and the though bore has a tapered end part. The end part has a first frusto-conical 18 part of 60{ included angle and a second 20 frusto-conical part of 18{ include angle.
Patent GB-2377069-A (GB)
Title: A method for anticipatory arming of vehicle restraints
Inventor: MORMAN KENNETH NERO
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A method for multi-directional anticipatory arming of restraint systems in a motor vehicle includes the steps of monitoring outputs from impact radar sensors 14, 16 located on the vehicle, determining whether an impact range is less than a predetermined value, obtaining a closing velocity, and determining a supervisory time window. The method determines whether at least one of the closing velocity and supervisory time window are within predetermined limits and sets a velocity arming flag to activation of the restraint systems if the closing velocity and supervised time window are within the predetermined limits.
Patent GB-2387875-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle immobiliser system
Inventor: KEENE DAVID MARTIN
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: A remotely controlled vehicle immobiliser and tracking ECU 1 used to protect vehicles from theft or after theft. An electronic / electrical ECU 1 which provides different immobilisation modes on a vehicle activated remotely using text messages or transmissions from a phone 2. The ECU 1 controls the performance of the vehicle in the case of theft and will also provide a greater level of security when the vehicle is parked or unattended via a 'Sleep' mode which prevents the engine starting. A text message or transmission from a phone 2 to the vehicle activates the ECU I which depending on information received from the vehicle sensors e.g. the road speed sensor 10, would initiate the different immobilisation modes. The vehicle ECU 1 responds back with a text message or transmission confirming the instructions and indicating its state of operation to the phone 2. The system also carries a battery backup 14.
Patent GB-2380617-A (GB)
Title: Vibrator motor stator/mover
Inventor: BRILL EDWARD D
IPC: B26B19/38
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: The prior art tail bracket is replaced by hinge assembly 16 and a control spring system 28 supported on arm 27 of the coil bobbin by screw 34 said arm locating spring 33 is provided. Mover arm 14 has a driver assembly 44 located thereon by a dovetail fitting 45,46 in which crimping may be facilitated by notch 48. The driver locates spring 32. The coil bobbin passes over the stator arm 12 and is located by a screw passing through hole 29 and slot 43. Internal spring forces are not generated by the mover. Structure of the hinge and assembly of clippers employing the motor is disclosed.
Patent GB-2372104-A (GB)
Title: A marine seismic source
Inventor: SANCHEZ JOHN ALBERT
IPC: G01V1/02
Filed: 2000-11-09
Abstract: A marine seismic source consists of one or more airguns (1) suspended from a float (2). A supply harness (5) is provided to supply compressed air and electrical control signals to the airguns. The airgun is mounted such that the harness (5) is below the point at which air is emitting from the airgun (1). This means that bubbles of air that rise from the airgun when it is fired do not impact on the harness and so cannot damage the harness.
Patent GB-2390935-A (GB)
Title: Time-nested mass analysis using a TOF-TOF tandem mass spectrometer
Inventor: VERENTCHIKOV ANATOLI NICOLAI
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: To provide comprehensive, i.e. rapid and sensitive, MS-MS analysis, the invention involves a time-nested separation, using two time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometers 13 and 15. Parent ions are separated in a slow and long TOF1 13, operating at a low ion energy (1 to 100eV), and fragment ions are mass analysed in a fast and short TOF2 15, operating at a much higher keV energy. A low energy fragmentation (CID) cell 14 between TOF1 and TOF2 is tailored to accelerate fragmentation and dampening steps by shortening the cell and employing a higher collision gas pressure. Since separation in TOF1 takes milliseconds and mass analysis in TOF2 takes microseconds, the invention provides comprehensive MS-MS analysis of multiple precursor ions per single ion pulse. Preferably the second time-of-flight mass analyser TOF2 is of the orthogonal acceleration type (oa-TOF).
Patent GB-2382727-A (GB)
Title: High-frequency line-to-waveguide transducer
Inventor: SAYANAGI KAZUYA
IPC: H01L23/66
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: On one surface of a dielectric substrate 1 having a thickness of one quarter of a signal wavelength, a ground electrode 3, and a strip line 2, one end thereof being connected to a high-frequency element 7 via a wire 8, are formed. On the opposite surface thereof, which opposes a waveguide 9, a ground electrode 4 is formed, a first electrode opening 5a having a predetermined length and width is formed, opposite to a proximity of an open end of the strip line 2, and a second electrode opening 5b is formed so that a center line b of a width thereof is separated outward by one quarter of the signal wavelength from a conductor wall a of the waveguide 9. Furthermore, via holes 6 having a length of one quarter of the signal wavelength, electrically connecting the ground electrodes on either surface, are formed. The waveguide 9 is disposed in proximity to the dielectric substrates 1 so that the center of the first electrode opening 5a coincides with the centre of the waveguide 9. In a further embodiment (fig. 4), a second substrate (1b) is formed on the second ground electrode (4a), and a third ground electrode (4b) is formed on the second substrate (1b). The electrode openings (5b, 5c) are formed on the third ground electrode 4b. In a final embodiment, the transducer is applied to a communication apparatus.
Patent GB-2379468-A (GB)
Title: Solids-stabilized water-in-oil emulsion and method for using same
Inventor: VARADARAJ RAMESH
IPC: C09K8/36
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: A method for enhancing the stability of a solids-stabilized water-in-oil emulsion by pretreating the oil prior to emulsification. The pretreatment step can be accomplished by adding dilute acid to the oil, adding a lignosulfonate additive to the oil, sulfonating the oil, thermally oxidizing the oil, thermally treating the oil in an inert environment, and combinations thereof. The emulsion can be used in enhanced oil recovery methods, including using the emulsion as a drive fluid to displace hydrocarbons in a subterranean formation, and using the emulsion as a barrier fluid for diverting flow of fluids in the formation.
Patent GB-2394112-A (GB)
Title: Didgeridoo manufacturing method
Inventor: POOLE ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G10D7/00
Filed: 2002-10-12
Abstract: A method of making a didgeridoo includes the steps of selecting two identical pieces A,B of timber, machining a longitudinal semicircular groove along a matching face of each piece, gluing the pieces together to create a centralised cylindrical hole C, and then lathing the external surfaces of the joined pieces to create a substantially cylindrical instrument. The instrument may have two external grooves D for accepting a carrying strap, and may have a mouthpiece (E, fig 4) of a rubbery consistency.
Patent GB-2388586-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated dispensing apparatus
Inventor: CARTER DAVID PETER
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: Beverage dispense apparatus comprises a tap 1, a connector 2 and an illumination device 3. The connector 2 comprises an inlet adaptor 13 and an entry component 14. The tap 1 is releasably secured to the inlet adaptor 13 in a desired angular position by a locking nut 21 and a locking clip 22. The illumination device 3 includes a support bracket 27 mounted on the entry component 14 and a light housing 28 containing a light source such as light emitting diodes. The inlet adaptor 13 is releasably secured to entry component 14 in a desired angular position by the support bracket 27 and a locking clip 36. The power supply and beverage supply line are introduced through the inlet adaptor and the power supply is passed through the support bracket 27 to the light source.
Patent GB-2384400-A (GB)
Title: Mobile radio device
Inventor: SUZUKI MICHITAKA
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: Current consumption of the entire device including a display unit is reduced in a communication state. A control unit (18) of the mobile radio device outputs a control signal to an LCD drive unit (19) to drive an LCD (15) for the display control. When in a communication kept by a radio communication unit (17), a message expressing the state such as IN CONVERSATION is displayed in characters of the color of the ON state in the background of the color of the OFF state, for example, in white characters in the black background on the display screen of an LCD (15). Moreover, only the area for displaying the state is turned ON and the other area is turned OFF, thereby, performing partial display. This partial display reduces the current consumption of the LCD (15).
Patent GB-2387390-A (GB)
Title: Recovery of minor components from vegetable oils and fats
Inventor: GEE PING TOU
IPC: C11B3/12
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A process for the production of free fatty acids, tocotrienol, sterol and diglyceride from crude vegetable oil and fat, the process comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>a) removal of polar components from the crude vegetable oil and fat using a lower alkyl alcohol or a lower alkyl alcohol-water mixture, wherein lower alkyl means alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; <LI>b) short path distillation of the alcohol extract after alcohol removal under vacuum to produce free fatty acids; <LI>c) further short path distillation of the residue obtained from step (b) under vacuum to produce tocotrienol and sterol as distillate and diglyceride as residue; and <LI>d) further short path distillation of the residue obtained from step (c) under vacuum to produce diglyceride concentrate. </SL>
Patent GB-2386877-A (GB)
Title: An air-bag safety device
Inventor: SEGURA JOSE MARIA
IPC: B60R21/215
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: An air-bag safety device for a vehicle interior, comprises an air bag unit 3 attached to a vehicle structure and an air-bag cover 12 surrounded by a carrier layer 5 having attached lateral guides 8, 9 providing a path for an expanding air-bag 18, and connected to a supporting structure 4 by a flexible strap connection 10 having at least one curved section (25, Fig 4) with means to absorb pressure forces resulting from impacts from the interior passenger space of the vehicle. Preferably the flexible strap connection 10 is fastened by a screw 19 or bolt to a reinforcing structure 17 and is glued to the supporting structure 4 which supports a dashboard. Optionally a foam layer separates the carrier layer 5 and a decorative layer (not shown). Advantageously no injuries are caused to vehicle passengers by the air-bag cover 12 which remains linked at all times to the dashboard 1 and further as a result of the curved section 25 has the ability to sustain impacts stemming from the vehicle interior.
Patent GB-2400322-A (GB)
Title: Wound nets
Inventor: ATTWOOD KRISTIE LEE
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A wound net for positioning around different parts of an animals body comprising a light weight mesh 3 with stretchy supports 1 and fastenings 2. The mesh is fine enough to keep out small insects and is gathered to allow freedom of movement. The supports and fastenings provide a snug fit with no gaps. A backing material may be provided where the pieces join to prevent tearing and improve the appearance. The wound nets may be provided in a variety of shapes to fit different parts of the animals body.
Patent GB-2384718-A (GB)
Title: Portable garden play equipment
Inventor: JONES MARK ROBERT
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A set of portable garden play equipment comprises two rectangular bases each having a raised front edge 5 representing a roadside curb, and a carrying handle in the form of a hole 1. When empty, the bases are lightweight and easily portable, with holes 6 being provided which allow the bases to be filled with sand or water in order to increase the weight for stability, and holes 2 through which pins or pegs can be inserted to secure the bases to the ground. A flat portion 3 is also provided which extends rearwardly of the raised front edge, and the bases are formed from plastics. In use, the bases are spaced apart from one another with the raised front edge 5 of each base facing the raised front edge 5 of the other base. A first player stands on the flat portion 3 of one base, a second player stands on the flat portion 3 of the other base, and said players take turns at throwing a ball (not shown) in an attempt to rebound the ball from the opposing base in accordance with the rules of the popular game known as curbs, kerbs, curby, kerby, kirby or kurby.
Patent GB-2402219-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic flow meter
Inventor: STAFFORD PHILIP
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: An electromagnetic flow meter for measuring flow rate of a fluid passing therethrough comprises a polymeric conduit (12) defining a fluid inlet (16), a fluid outlet (18) and a central bore (14) for passage of the fluid. The flow meter also comprises coil means for generating a magnetic field in the bore and electrode means for detecting induced electrical potential due to the fluid passage. A non-magnetic metal reinforcing, preferably holed, element (34) surrounds the bore to reinforce the polymeric conduit to prevent it from deforming due to pressure of the fluid. The element (34) may be moulded into the conduit. The use of such a polymer material is cheaper and lighter than conventional materials.
Patent GB-2388395-A (GB)
Title: Coupling for expandable tubulars
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: A pin and box connection for coupling two expandable tubulars (4305, 4310) includes at least one seal (4325) positioned adjacent to an end portion of the pin and box connection to seal the interface between the tubulars (4305, 4310) as they are radially expanded.
Patent GB-2404275-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle number plate frame.
Inventor: LOW NICHOLAS
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A frame 1 for a vehicle number plate includes one or more surfaces 2 for text or other advertising labels. Screws, double-sided adhesive tapes (3, Fig. 3) or other fastening means are used to attach the frame around the number plate. The dimensions of the frame will be determined by the size of the vehicle's registration plate and may be larger, smaller or made to fit.
Patent GB-2398437-A (GB)
Title: Protecting jacks during installation in a building
Inventor: JAMES JASON LEE
IPC: H01R13/60
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A structured cabling system comprises a plurality of data cables (6A-6F), one end of each cable being secured to a jack of a multiple jack assembly (1) and the other end of each cable being secured to an individual jack (9A-9F) located within a protective enclosure (11). The individual cables are mechanically secured to at least the protective enclosure (11) and/or a strain relief member (8) within the cable bundle is secured to the protective enclosure (11). The entire assembly may be pre-formed under factory conditions and delivered to an installation site. The multiple jack assembly (1) may then be secured, preferably by snap-fitting, to a rack assembly and the protective enclosure (10) may be used to draw the entire cable length to the required position. Once the cable is in position the protective enclosure (10) is discarded and the jack secured to their final use positions. In an alternative embodiment the protective enclosure forms a housing for the jacks (9A-9F) in their final use position and may, for example, be snap-fitted to a floor box for this purpose.
Patent GB-2398211-A (GB)
Title: High speed hazardous area communication across safety barriers using pairs of phase inverted signals.
Inventor: THOMAS JOHN ALLEN
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for transmitting digital signals across a safety transmission barrier. High data transfer rates are achieved for transfer from a safe certified device across the transmission barrier to a standard or non-rated device. A signal pair is generated including a first digital signal from the safe device and a second digital signal that is phase shifted from the first digital signal, preferably by 180 degrees, essentially being an inverted version of the first digital signal. The first (410) and second (412) digital signals are transmitted across the transmission barrier to a receiver in a safe area. An output signal (424) is then reconstructed based on the falling edges of the first and second digital signals. The falling edges of the signals are not affected by RC time constants, unlike the rising edges, so the reconstructed signal closely approximates the original. Applications include hazardous environments, e.g. oil rigs.
Patent GB-2398778-A (GB)
Title: Photostructurable glass or glass-ceramic
Inventor: SCHREDER BIANCA
IPC: C03C10/14
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A photostructurable body, in particular glass or glass-ceramic, in which the glass is a multicomponent glass and/or the glass-ceramic is a multicomponent glass-ceramic, in each case having a positive change in refractive index   W  n as a result of the action of light. The glass may be lithium aluminium silicate and may contain Ce, Er, and/or Eu or ions thereof as sensitizer and activator, and Cu, Ag and/or Au or ions thereof as photosensitive element.
Patent GB-2401382-A (GB)
Title: Concrete fence post greenhouse
Inventor: LAPPAGE COLIN ROLAND
IPC: A01G9/16
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A "greenhouse" is produced by attaching to a concrete fence post a wire bracket of the form shown in Fig 2, passing a conventional sheet metal shelf bracket through the wire bracket as shown, repeating the operation as necessary, placing shelves on the brackets, (Fig 4) and then enclosing the whole in a clear plastics sheet. A plastics sheet may be placed also against the panel for wind proofing.
Patent GB-2406251-A (GB)
Title: System and method for obscuring unwanted ambient noise and handset and central office equipment incorporating the same
Inventor: BENNETTS DAVID JAMES
IPC: G10K11/175
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A system for, and method of, obscuring ambient noise. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a background sound generator, (2) a mixer coupled to the background sound generator and (3) a user interface, coupled to the mixer, that, upon a user command, causes the mixer to mix an output of the background sound generator with a transmitted signal. The background sound may be music, white noise, colored noise, out-of-phase ambient noise, simulated alternative ambient noise or any other suitable background sound. The system may be associated with a wireless handset, a wireline handset, central office equipment or any other suitable location or equipment.
Patent GB-2400620-A (GB)
Title: A multilateral well completion assembly
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: A completion assembly deployed within a multilateral well having a main bore 46 and a lateral branch 48 which comprises a first valve 16 sealingly mounted in the main bore and a second valve 18 sealingly mounted in the lateral branch. At least one of the valves is removeable and at least one of the valves can be opened and closed multiple times. The assembly may further comprise a tubing able to pass through one of the open valves. The valves may be actuated by a shifting tool, by applied pressure or by hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical or fibre optic means.
Patent GB-2412655-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dewatering sewage sludge
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
IPC: C02F11/13
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for dewatering sewage. The apparatus comprises a drying tube 15 connected to an air displacement device 1. The air displacement device 1 comprises fan blades 6 which rotate about an axis 8 and draw hot gas, preferably from an engine exhaust, through the drying tube 15. The hot gas passes through the tube 15 drying the sewage sludge and drawing it along the tube 15 into the air displacement device 1. The dried sewage enters the air displacement device 1 and is pulverized into fine particles by the rotating fan blades 6.