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Patent GB-2375509-A (GB)
Title: An airbag deployment limiting means
Inventor: BRAY STEVEN
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2001-05-05
Abstract: An airbag restraint comprises a durable fabric enclosure 12 for fitting over a steering wheel to provide a complete cover over the front face of the steering wheel, and to enclose a substantial part of the rear of the steering wheel, strap means 16, 17 for securing the enclosure 12 to the steering wheel, and bursting devices 24 carried within the enclosure and protruding towards the front face of the steering wheel when the enclosure is fitted to the steering wheel for bursting an airbag as it deploys. Preferably the airbag restraint is made from two discs of a woven nylon fabric stitched together around their periphery and has a relatively rigid disc of material bonded to the front disc to provide a base for the bursting devices which may be eight sharp spikes 24. Advantageously the airbag restraint provides a device which prevents the unintentional deployment of a vehicle steering wheel airbag in operations such as emergency and rescue.
Patent GB-2375583-A (GB)
Title: Variable camshaft assembly
Inventor: METHLEY IAN
IPC: F01L1/047
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A variable camshaft comprises a tube 14 rotationally secured to first cams 18a,b and rotatably supporting second cams 16a,b with a driveshaft 12 disposed within the tube and coupled for rotation with the second cam by connecting pin 20 in respective bores and passes with a clearance through a hole 24 in the tube. The connecting pin is hollow and a sliding fit in the second cam bore. The pin is expanded in situ to form an interference fit with the driveshaft bore. The pin has a differing internal diameters, larger at the end engaging the second cam and smaller where it engages the driveshaft; expansion may be effected by pressing a cylindrical element 22 or a ball (Fig. 8) into the pin. Alternatively a tapered threaded screw (Fig. 6) or removable mandrel (Fig. 9) may be used.
Patent GB-2379099-A (GB)
Title: Battery charging apparatus and charging process
Inventor: BOWEN JAMES SAMUEL
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A method of charging a re-chargeable battery (112) includes monitoring a rate of change of battery charge of said re-chargeable battery (112) during a charging process (400); and determining, in response to said step of monitoring, when said re-chargeable battery is charged. This provides the advantages that over-charging of the battery due to ambient temperature changes is avoided. Furthermore, the charging process is not dependent upon the battery being fully discharged before commencing the charging process.
Patent GB-2379317-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic display operating by photoluminescence quenching
Inventor: SMITH EUAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for displaying information using photoluminescence quenching. The method comprising: providing an optoelectronic display comprising a photoluminescent material 106 between a pair of electrodes 104,122 providing illumination 118 for the photoluminescent material to cause the photoluminescent material to photoluminesce; and biassing the electrodes to at least partially quench said photoluminescence. The material may be organic and the quenching may occur under reverse bias. An illumination source may be provided. Also optical structures such as wave guides or microlens may be provided to bring light to or away from the active layer.
Patent GB-2379152-A (GB)
Title: A glazed bakery product
Inventor: HONEY LAURA NICOLE
IPC: A21D2/18
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: An unbaked dough product comprises a dough mixture with part of the outer surface coated with a pre-glaze composition of a complex sugar. Preferably the complex sugar is a polydextrose and may form a mixture with lactose or sorbitol. The pre-glaze composition may be in a granular or powder form which is applied by sprinkling or dusting. Alternatively the pre-glaze composition may be in the form of a liquid which is applied by spraying. Fresh or dried fruits, nuts or seasonings may be added to enhance the flavour of the pre-glaze. Preferably the dough products consist of raw croissant, Danish or puff pastry or raw bread dough which are frozen at the point of manufacture. Advantageously the pre-glaze provides an adhesive surface for the addition of other ingredients before cooking and provides a protective shell around the product and exhibits non-stick properties after cooking.
Patent GB-2371148-A (GB)
Title: Interconnect formation
Inventor: PYO SUNG GYU
IPC: H01L21/285
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: A diffusion barrier layer 13 formed over a high aspect ratio damascene pattern opening in an interlevel dielectric layer 12 is treated firstly with a chemical enhancer (eg iodine, Hnfacl/2H<SB>2</SB>O, Hhfac, TMVS, or a halogen gas or liquid) and secondly with a high frequency H, N, Ar, or He plasma. The two-stage treatment improves the subsequent copper filling of the opening to form an interconnect. Alternatively, tungsten or aluminium may be used to form the interconnect.
Patent GB-2372316-A (GB)
Title: Non-destructive detection of damage sites
Inventor: BATES DANIEL
IPC: G01N29/34
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: Apparatus for non-destructively testing material comprises piezo-electric actuator 22 and imaging means 32, such as a thermal camera, to enable detection of localised heating at damage sites D in the material S. A signal generator 18 generates a frequency modulated signal to drive the actuator, and a computer 12 synchronises the actuator and thermal camera. The actuators may be either mounted on or embedded within the material. Alternative apparatus for detecting impact damage comprises a piezo-electric actuator mounted on a substrate such as an aircraft wing skin connected to a signal analyser for detecting an acoustic signal indicative of impact on the substrate.
Patent GB-2373160-A (GB)
Title: Radiation therapy and imaging system having two separate targets
Inventor: WHITHAM KENNETH
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: An X-ray imaging and radiation therapy device has two different electron beam targets. An electron beam is directed through a window 7 at a first target to produce a treatment beam of radiation, and at a second target 102 to produce an X-ray imaging beam. The targets are arranged such that the resulting treatment and imaging beams are collinear. A linear electron accelerator 20 is used. A guide magnet 23 is used to direct the electron beam to the second target to produce imaging beam. The therapy beam may be composed of any radiation and the first target may be replaced by scattering foils. Corresponding methods are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2372289-A (GB)
Title: Clip for attaching cover member
Inventor: NAGASAWA NORIMASA
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: A clip for attaching a cover member to cover a groove section includes a base plate attached to a bottom surface of the groove section, a pair of engaging sections projected from the base plate and engaging side engaging sections of the cover member, and an abutting piece section projected from the base plate and having a free end abutting against an inner surface of the cover member to restrain an excessive movement thereof. In the condition that the cover member is attached, a spring force of the free end is applied to the cover member so that friction between the cover member and the engaging sections of the clip at both sides of the trim is effectively increased. Accordingly, the trim can be held in the width direction without loosening.
Patent GB-2378578-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device encapsulation
Inventor: SHINOHARA MASAHIDE
IPC: H01L21/312
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A semiconductor device manufacturing method which deposits a photo resist organic resin polyimide film 16 on a semiconductor substrate containing a wiring patten 14. Cavities 16b are formed on the film to improve adhesion between the film and an encapsulating resin. The film is exposed and developed to define bond pad holes 16a and cavities. The cavities are exposed using a mask containing a pattern finer than the resolution limit of the polyimide film to form holes typically 0.2 žm deep and 1 žm<SP>2</SP> in area. In one embodiment the film is cured after etching the insulating layer, this causes cavities to be formed in the polyimide film without using an exposure mask.
Patent GB-2389346-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for lifting drums
Inventor: CHILVERS MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B62B1/26
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and transporting drums comprises a collar (12) and a wheeled trolley (16). The collar is clamped around the circumference of a drum(10) and has engagement means (14) adapted to be connected with engagement means (18) on the trolley such that the drum can be lifted. The collar is preferably a split collar having an adjustable clamping device, e.g. an over-centre toggle bar. The engagement means may comprise at least one hook and one eye, preferably two. An arcuate drum rest (28) may be provided for supporting a lower part of the drum and a foot bar (30) extending backwards from the trolley eases tilting and lifting of the drum.
Patent GB-2390501-A (GB)
Title: Temperature distribution measuring
Inventor: YANO KENJI
IPC: G01J5/00
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: The temperature distribution of the surface of a body 12 is measured using by forming the ratio of radiant intensities at two wavelengths for each pixel of an image of the body. The wavelengths are selected by filters 34, 36 the first of which transmits a wavelength   g  1 of a black body at a lower limit of a range of the temperature to be measured and the second of which transmits a wavelength   g  2 which is different from the first by a predetermined difference not greater than 1/12 of the first wavelength. Both wavelengths are said to be within a high radiant-intensity range in which the radiant intensity is higher than a radiant intensity at normal room temperature. Also, the difference is said to be not smaller than a sum of a half width of said first wavelength and a half width of said second wavelength. In a second aspect, two images of the object pass through respective filters and are formed side-by-side on the same array 26 of light detecting elements 28 and an arithmetic device 40 forms the ratio of corresponding pixels for display as a colour temperature distribution image on display 42.
Patent GB-2393550-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system communicating alarm status to a user's mobile phone
Inventor: DZIADURA MARCIN
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 2002-09-28
Abstract: A security system, suitable for securing a car or premises, comprises a security box with independent power and charger, a sensor switch, a microphone and a speaker. When armed, the system sends confirmation to a user that the system is ready and working by calling the users mobile telephone. Once armed, the alarm is activated if an alert situation is sensed by a secured door, or a secured car boot or bonnet 3, being opened. When so triggered the system informs a user of the alert via a mobile telephone 4 and allows the user to hear inside the car or premises and allows the user speak to any person inside via the mobile telephone link 5. The authorised user may have five seconds to disarm the system via a hidden switch once triggered. The system is to be hidden in the car or premises. The system can use GSM mobile phone networks 5.
Patent GB-2396441-A (GB)
Title: Circuit and method for supplying an electrical A. C. load
Inventor: RYBA JIRI
IPC: H02M5/22
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A circuit for supplying a variable voltage to an electrical a.c. load <B>R</B>, <B>L</B>, comprises: a control signal input for receiving a PWM switching control signal to control load output voltage; first and second circuit output terminals <B>ACL1</B>, <B>ACL2</B> for connection to the load; a first switch <B>S1</B> having an input coupled to the control signal input and an output coupled between one <B>ACL1</B> of the circuit output terminals and a first a.c. line terminal <B>AC1</B>; and a second switch <B>S2</B> having an input coupled to the first switch means <B>S1</B> and an output coupled between the first and second circuit output terminals <B>ACL1</B>, <B>ACL2</B> and coupled to a second a.c. line terminal. The switching control signal switches the first and second switches complementarily. This provides the following advantages: line current harmonic content reduction (PWM modulation complies with stringent EMI/EMC regulations); low cost; low harmonic content in the load current; no limitation of cos   d  ; low number of power components.
Patent GB-2386301-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for applying reciprocity for downlink interference identification
Inventor: MCCAULEY HOUSTON
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A system and method of identifying sources of downlink interference among cells in a telecommunications network (10). Initially, call events (80) occuring in offending cells (72) are recorded. In conjunction, the disturbance events (78) occuring in a cell of the telecommunications network (10) are recorded. The recorded call events (80) with recorded disturbance events (82) are then correlated. At least one cell experiencing disturbance (78) on the downlink (134) is then identified. Next, the uplink disturbance source offending a cell is determined utilizing Call Event Recording (CER) (80) and Radio Disturbance Recording (RDR) (82) correlations. Finally, reciprocity is applied in order to identify downlink sources of interference within a cell causing disturbances (78) in other cells.
Patent GB-2401299-A (GB)
Title: Plant pot holder with moat
Inventor: OSMON RON COLIN
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A plant pot holder comprising a moat surrounding at least one island suitable for supporting a plant pot. The moat may be filled with water to prevent molluscs from reaching the plant pot. Preferably, an outside edge of the moat may have a lip to act as a further barrier to molluscs. The holder may be round, square or rectangular, and may be formed from plastics materials, metal, ceramic or terracotta.
Patent GB-2402579-A (GB)
Title: Method of communication in cellular communication systems
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A method of communication in a cellular communication system, the method comprising setting up uplink and downlink dedicated channels (DCH) for data transmission between one or more mobile stations and a base station; wherein after setup or the end of data transmission, the downlink DCH is removed; wherein the or each mobile station reduces its transmission power on the uplink DCH; wherein the base station provides a common broadcast power control channel (BPCCH) to the or each mobile station; wherein the power level from each mobile station is monitored and modifications of the power level from the or each mobile station are requested via the BPCCH as necessary to maintain a minimum power level, such that synchronisation between the or each mobile station and the base station is maintained.
Patent GB-2389607-A (GB)
Title: Pressure pulsing apparatus at surface and method for drilling
Inventor: WALTER BRUNO
IPC: E21B7/24
Filed: 2002-01-09
Abstract: High intensity pressure pulses propagate down through a drill string to a drill bit. The pulses may be generated by creating water hammer in flowing drilling mud. Intensity of the acoustic pulses is increased in the bit nozzles. The pulses may be used to drive the operation of various down hole tools. One type of tool has multiple pistons arranged in series. High pressure pulses move the pistons to generate strong mechanical vibration in the drill sring, resulting in lower torque requirements.
Patent GB-2399738-A (GB)
Title: Constant head device for a cleaning machine
Inventor: LEONATTI JOHN A
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus 60 for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a distributor for dispensing solution to the surface and a solution tank 76 fluidly connected to the distributor for supplying a flow of solution to the distributor. The solution tank 76 has a bottom portion and an upper portion. A constant head device 548,549 is fluidly connected to the solution tank such that the flow of solution from the solution tank to the distributor is substantially constant independent of the level of solution in the solution tank.
Patent GB-2395542-A (GB)
Title: Resilient seat gate valve
Inventor: BOTTENFIELD JERRY
IPC: F16K3/316
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A valve arrangement (10) includes a valve housing (12) that defines a product passageway (16) and a valve seat within the product passageway (16). A valve wedge (30) is disposed within the housing passageway, and moves along a direction of operation between a closed position and an open position. A pair of opposed wings (46,48) are carried on the valve wedge (30), adjacent a guide track (56, 58). Rollers (62) are carried on the wings (46, 48) for rolling engagement with the tracks (56, 58) and scraper blades (70, 79) are carried on the wings (46, 48) adjacent the rollers (62) to scrape contamination from tracks (56, 58).
Patent GB-2395957-A (GB)
Title: Method for isolation of pluripotent stem cells
Inventor: PRZYBORSKI STEFAN ALEXANDER
IPC: C12N5/0735
Filed: 2003-08-02
Abstract: A display device has a spring-biased pusher (20) carried on an elongate track (24). A sample carrier may be located at a front end of the track. A number of such tracks and pushers may be arrayed side-by-side with one or more pitch(es) corresponding to the products (500) being displayed in a number of columns or lanes (510-A-510-N) associated with each track and pusher. The sample carrier may include a principal portion (220) unitarily formed with the track and one or more additional portions (250; 272)securable thereto to retain the sample (236).
Patent GB-2395790-A (GB)
Title: Vortex shedding flowmeter for open channel
Inventor: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
IPC: G01F1/00
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A flow measurement apparatus is disclosed, and method of measuring flow. The apparatus comprises a flow measurement apparatus comprising: a channel (1) along which the overall rate of flow of fluid is to be measured, a bluff element (7) positioned in the channel (1) which presents an obstruction to the flow of fluid in the channel (1), the bluff element (7) generating vortices in the fluid downstream of the bluff element (7), a transmitter (9) which transmits radiation onto a portion of the surface (8) of the fluid downstream of the bluff element (7), a receiver (9) which is adapted to produce an output signal dependent upon a portion of the transmitted radiation which is reflected from the surface (8) of the fluid downstream of the bluff element (7) onto the receiver (9), and processing means (23) adapted to process the output signal to produce a flow rate signal indicative of the overall rate of flow of fluid along the channel (1).
Patent GB-2414369-A (GB)
Title: Processing audio data
Inventor: GROSVENOR DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: Audio data representing an audio scene or soundscape is processed to enhance the audio imagery. A soundscape 202 recorded by an array of stationary or moving microphones or by set of dispersed microphones, is analysed to identify sound sources 205 within reference frames. The sources may be discriminated 203 by various types or styles, such as social interaction, children playing, landscape sounds, events, activities or sightseeing. Further characterisation may involve the detection of group sound sources, interaction, similarity, classification, moving sounds or unknowns. Once the sound sources are identified and located in space and time, a virtual tour of the soundscape by a virtual microphone is generated 206, 207, 208, for example by emphasising the sound sources sequentially to accentuate different events. The soundscape may also be associated with a video recording to enhance viewing.
Patent GB-2411912-A (GB)
Title: Raised panel providing crawlspace encapsulation and drainage system
Inventor: JANESKY LAWRENCE MARK
IPC: E04B1/92
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A continuous plastic drainage panel 21 has legs (22) provided by protuberances which allow water to flow in a space (24, fig 2) beneath it. The panel covers the floor 17 of a crawlspace having peripheral foundation walls 11. The panel 21 preferably has upwardly extending portions for covering the walls 11. The dirt floor 17 may be provided with a peripheral drainage trench and sump pit 19 including a pump and discharge pipe 20. A plastic liner barrier layer 25 may be provided above the panel 21 and preferably comprises a multi-ply, fibre-reinforced, durable plastic film laminate. The liner 25 may have vertical extensions 25a bonded to the top of the walls 11. An insulation board (26, figs 4,5) may be provided adjacent the walls 11. The panel 21 prevents penetration of ground water and vapour into the crawlspace.
Patent GB-2404356-A (GB)
Title: Card with attachment for a CD or other storage device.
Inventor: CHEN HSU
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A card 10 has an attachment structure for a storage device such as a CD or DVD 20. The disc may be a name card type disc or be cut into any versatile type. The card may be a greeting card or invitation card, or an advertisement card or postcard. The attachment might be a column 31 having circular, hexagonal or star section which is integral with the card. This engages with the central hole 21 in the disc. Alternatively, the attachment might be plural raised spots 37, a transparent bag (32, figure 5) attached to the card by adhesive, or notches (33, figures 6,7) cut into the card to hold the rim of the disc, or a groove (recess) (34,figure 10), together with cover sheet (36, figure 10).
Patent GB-2422380-A (GB)
Title: Device for dispensing a treatment composition and a fragrancing effect to a sanitary appliance
Inventor: NGUYEN LAMSON
IPC: E03D9/02
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: A dispenser body (20) of a dispensing device comprises a body cavity, for containing a treatment composition, at least one water inlet, at least one outlet, and at least one fragrance cavity (31,32) for containing a fragrance composition, together with a hanger (42) for suspending the device e.g. from the rim of a toilet bowl. In an alternative embodiment, the fragrance cavity forms part of the hanger.
Patent GB-2411056-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution system having redundant sources
Inventor: DOBBS ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H02J1/00
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A power distribution system (70) providing power source redundancy, includes a bank of loads (72), a first group of power sources (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 35) and a second group of power sources (26, 27, 28). An interconnect arrangement (74) connects each load to one or more sources of both the first and second groups of sources so as to be fully powered by sources of both the first and second groups of sources and such that if any one source or all sources of one of the groups of sources fails, all of the loads remain fully powered. The first group of sources may be AC sources and the second group of sources may be DC sources. The bank of loads may be, for example, a computer system.
Patent GB-2412168-A (GB)
Title: Moveable barrier operator having light pattern generator and imaging means
Inventor: BRAD DANA M
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A movable barrier operator (32) comprises a light pattern generator (10) for projecting a pattern across the barrier path (12'); an imaging means (30) for recording the pattern (15) produced by the projected image across the barrier path; a controller detects when the pattern produced by projected beam is changed by presence of an obstacle, and generates an obstacle detection signal in response thereto. The movable barrier operator is responsive to the obstacle detection signal to control the barrier drive. Also disclosed is a system comprising a light pattern generator, an imaging means, a memory storage device and a controller which compares the image detected to that stored in the memory to determine whether or not an obstacle is present. Associated methods of use are also disclosed.