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Patent GB-2387529-A (GB)
Title: Seat for receiving wood working tools
Inventor: CHEN SEN-CHOU
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A seat adapted to receive a wood working tool is composed of a seat body 11 and a receiving body 21. The seat body has a hollow chamber 12 at interior thereof. The receiving body is connected at a bottom thereof to the seat body and has a receiving hole 22 communicated to the hollow chamber of the seat body, a plurality of hollowed portions 24 disposed at a lateral periphery of the receiving body, and a plurality of spring members 31 disposed in the receiving hole corresponding in location to the hollowed portions respectively for clamping the handle of the wood working tool which is inserted in the receiving hole of the receiving body.
Patent GB-2380289-A (GB)
Title: System architecture synthesis
Inventor: JAIN RAJIV
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A method is provided for generating system architectures that are capable of executing multiple task specifications. An initial master task graph 12 is formed from the multiple task specifications, the initial task graph including at least one task with pointers to either AND sub-task graphs or XOR sub-task graphs. The initial master task graph is processed to provide a number of final master task graphs, each of the final master task graphs including all of the sub-task graphs a final architecture must support. Architectures for each of the final master task graphs are generated.
Patent GB-2374738-A (GB)
Title: Sealed connector
Inventor: SUZUKI SHOGO
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: A sealed two-part connector has a first connector 3 and a second connector 6. The first connector has one or more first terminals 2 each in a first chamber 1, and the second connector has corresponding second terminals 13 each in a second chamber 4. The first chamber has a groove 7 on its bottom surface around the root of the terminal, and the second chamber has a guide 8 and a sealing member 9 in the inner wall of the guide. When the second connector is connected to the first connector, the guide of the second chamber fits into the groove of the first chamber, and the sealing member makes a tight contact with both the bottom surface 1a and the first terminal. The sealing member has sealing projections 9a, 9b to touch the bottom surface and the first terminal respectively. The guide 8 is formed monolithically with the second chamber 4.
Patent GB-2400099-A (GB)
Title: Ioniser
Inventor: PARKINSON NOEL PERCIVAL
IPC: C02F1/461
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: An ioniser disinfects a liquid by passing ions between electrodes. The electrodes comprise of single metal sections 30, single or multiple alloy section 25,26,27, multiple metal sections or formed wire that can be removed for cleaning or replacement. The length of metal sections defines the ratios of ion transmission. Where alternate cathodes are manufactured from a single section low cost metal they may be discarded rather than expensively cleaned. Introducing an additional low cost single metal electrode between the expensive electrodes enables the ion level to be increased with out increasing the sacrificial electrode size.
Patent GB-2397935-A (GB)
Title: Digital data storage units for diagnostic use
Inventor: CRIGHTON IAN
IPC: G11B23/04
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A method for use in an automated storage apparatus for moving digital data storage units relative to at least one digital data transfer device, the method comprising: <SL> <LI>a) recognizing a designated one of said digital data storage units as a reference unit for diagnostic use, said unit comprising at least one storage portion; and <LI>b) using a record of data transfer operation occurrences performed relative to the or each storage portion so as to limit a number of data transfer operations performed on the or each storage portion. </SL>
Patent GB-2389422-A (GB)
Title: Method for initialsing position with an encoder
Inventor: FLOROS JOHN H
IPC: H03M1/30
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A method for detecting an absolute rotational position of an electromechanical device or the at least one component thereof comprising determining a first absolute position of the electromechanical device or the at least one component thereof based on a commutation index signal, obtaining a Z-index signal, and determining a second absolute position of the electromechanical device or the at least one component thereof based on the Z-index signal. The method initially determines a coarse rotational position of the electromechanical device such as a rotor or steering wheel based on the commutation index signal. When a device's position is first initialized by a commutation index signal before the Z-index pulse is detected, the device's position is re-initialized upon detection of the Z-Index pulse to provide a more accurate absolute device rotational position.
Patent GB-2387733-A (GB)
Title: Device for correcting color distortions
Inventor: BROESAMLE MICHAEL
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2001-11-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for correcting color distortions, which are caused by aging processes of films, while scanning the films. Video signals that are generated by scanning selected image areas extending over the width of the image can be fed to a filter. The filter is designed for suppressing noise components and image content. Output signals of the filter can be fed as correction signals to a correction circuit for the video signals that are generated by scanning the film. The filter can be formed by applying an autocorrelation function to the video signals of the selected image areas.
Patent GB-2390037-A (GB)
Title: Press-up exercise device
Inventor: DOWDING GEORGE ALFRED
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: In order to provide an exercise device which places the hands in the optimum position for carrying out a close hand press up exercise, the exercise device 1 comprises a pair of hand grips 2,3 which are fixed by support means 4 and 5. The angle between the axes of the hand grips 2 and 3 is in the range 20-50{ (preferably around 30{). The support means support the hand grips 2 and 3 at a level of 30-100mm above the floor and so that they are substantially horizontal.
Patent GB-2391722-A (GB)
Title: Ground potential only adapter
Inventor: MACHADO DAVID A
IPC: H01R13/652
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: A servicing connection for connecting an electrical device to a supply outlet, wherein live and neutral contacts of the supply outlet are isolated from live and neutral contacts of the device, but a connection is maintained between earth contacts of the supply and the device. The connection may be embodied as an adaptor 1 for interposition between a conventional supply outlet and a conventional power inlet of the device, or may be in the form of a power inlet capable of receiving a supply cord in alternative "servicing" and "operation" positions. There is also described a connection in the form of a power cord for use with a conventional power inlet, and having an additional connector engageable with the power inlet to make an earth connection only. The servicing connector may further comprising an earthing strap for connection between the connector and the service operative.
Patent GB-2405611-A (GB)
Title: Moulding contact lenses
Inventor: KELLY MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: The present application relates to a method of moulding a contact lens using a male mould (3) and a female mould (5) and an apparatus for performing the method. Lens-forming material is introduced in a liquid state, into the female mould 5. The male mould 3 is then inserted into the latter to a first relative position to define a moulding cavity (11) and a reservoir (21) for lens-forming material. During such insertion, part of the material is expelled from cavity 11 to reservoir 21. Curing of the material is then initiated in cavity 11 whilst keeping open a pathway between cavity 11 and reservoir 21 so as to allow lens-forming material to flow from reservoir 21 into cavity 11 to compensate for shrinkage of the material during curing. An external force is applied on the assembly of moulds to insert the male mould further into the female mould to thereby close the moulding cavity 11 and to seal off cavity 11 from reservoir 21. The material is allowed transformation to a final, glassy solid state within the sealed cavity 11. The formed contact lens is removed from the assembly of male and female moulds.
Patent GB-2405959-A (GB)
Title: A digital pen and paper system
Inventor: BROUHON PATRICK
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A digital pen and paper system comprises a digital pen (300) adapted to acquire information from a position-determining pattern (108) printed on a carrier (100), and -a base station (500) which is arranged to receive information from the pen (300) and to send the information across a telecommunications network (440) to a remote device (430), the base station (500) having a dedicated processor (520) and program instructions adapted to receive information from the pen (300). The base station (500) comprises a self-contained unit which includes a modem for connection to a remote device across a land-based telecommunications network. It may be configured remotely from across the network (440) by the same remote device (430) to which it will send pen information.
Patent GB-2399179-A (GB)
Title: Simultaneous determination of formation angles and anisotropic resistivity using multi-component induction logging data
Inventor: ZHANG ZHIYI I
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: Methods and systems for altering behavior in a variety of applications include recording information associated with an event related to a particular activity or field, determining a status of the event in connection with a rewards algorithm, calculating reward information in accordance with the rewards algorithm, and storing the calculated reward information. (See figure 1, items 100, 105, 110). A recipient is notified in accordance with a notification algorithm of the calculated reward information. Incentives may be provided for participation in services plans, including professional services plans such as legal plans, adoption and use of types of funds, accounts and funds transfers, use of online services, and numerous other services. Rewards include the receipt of professional services and membership in services plans. Incentives for entering into transactions include offering of related services, including identity theft related services for events related to the transaction. Methods and systems for entering transactions include receiving first transaction request information from a transaction party in a first mode, prompting the transaction request information party for second transaction request information to be provided in a second mode, if the second transaction information is received in a suitable manner, then entering into the transaction, and otherwise terminating the transaction.
Patent GB-2393108-A (GB)
Title: Vegetable core removal apparatus
Inventor: ELLIS ANTHONY GEORGE
IPC: A23N15/00
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: Apparatus for the automated removal of cores from vegetables comprises conveyor means (13) including vegetable supports for advancing of vegetables from a loading station (15) to a cutting station (16) and a cutting head assembly (20) comprising at least one hollow tubular cutting element in which the cutting head assembly is movable between a cutting position proximal to a vegetable support in the cutting station (18) and a core-removal position distal to the vegetable support. In use, a core excised from a first vegetable is retained within the cutting element and is pushed therealong and ultimately ejected therefrom by cores from second or subsequent vegetables.
Patent GB-2411278-A (GB)
Title: Display activated by presence of user
Inventor: FRYER CHRISTOPHER JAMES NEWTON
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A display, typically an electroluminescent display, of the type having both an activated, "on", state and an inactivated, "off", state, and being switchable between the two, which display incorporates a capacitance sensor, able to detect the near presence of a user, together with means able to utilise the output of this sensor to effect activation of the display accordingly. Preferably, the capacitance sensor comprises a pair of electrodes, one of which may be a front electrode of the electroluminescent display. The capacitance may be sensed by determining the time taken to charge a capacitance; the capacitance may be charged at two or more rates so as to decrease the time taken to measure the capacitance and so reduce the energy consumed.
Patent GB-2411421-A (GB)
Title: Anchored kerb stone system
Inventor: MURFIN QUINTIN ANTHONY
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: The anchored kerb stone system comprises preformed kerbs 1 with a broad base that are restrained by stiff angle geosynthetic strips 3 which are connected to geosynthetic strips 4 which extend under the kerb stone and the adjacent road 5. The angles are preferably provided with holes for receiving temporary pins 7 for restraining the system during construction.
Patent GB-2402547-A (GB)
Title: Multichip module
Inventor: ADELMANN TODD C
IPC: H01L25/065
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A stack of identical memory chips are electrically interconnected vertically by solder bumps. Each successive die mounted in the stack is rotated by ninety degrees to facilitate vertical interconnection and addressing, as the select bond pads of a die do not overlap with the select bond pads of the other dies in the package. The stacked chip module increases the memory capacity of the package.
Patent GB-2413840-A (GB)
Title: Underwater lighting unit with cooling means
Inventor: SAVAGE NIGEL CHARLES
IPC: F21V29/00
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: An underwater lighting unit 1 comprises an array of light emitting diodes 13 that are mounted within a cavity of a metal housing 10, and a transparent screen 22 for covering and protecting the light emitting diodes 13. The screen 22, side walls 12 and a back wall 11 of the housing 10 are in direct contact with the water to provide a degree of cooling for the light emitting diodes 13. In the preferred embodiment, the underwater lighting unit 1 is used on marine vessel or ship, whereby the underwater lighting unit 1 is further attached to a cofferdam 2 of the ship.
Patent GB-2414247-A (GB)
Title: Two - part wall tie
Inventor: LOVELL MARK
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A wall tie comprises two members, each of which can be connected to a wall, and which cooperate to resist compression and tension forces. As shown, one tie portion comprises a triangular head 3 for embedding in masonry, shank 2 and eye 1 which co-operates with a hook on the other tie member to give a composite tie with some rotational tolerance. An alternative end of generally S-shape as shown in Figure 7 is adapted to be fixed to a timber stud using nails at 8, 9 and 10. Use of these two -part ties leaves no protruding sharp edges following construction of the first leaf of the wall.
Patent GB-2416119-A (GB)
Title: Water dispenser for a bath
Inventor: MCKENNA MALACHI CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E03C1/05
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: Apparatus for predetermining a plurality of different volumes of water able to enter a bath (BT), with shut down means for shutting down the incoming water at different volume settings, the apparatus comprising a water mixer tap unit (7) and a water volume counter (2) at the output of the water mixer tap unit (7), solenoid valves (3, 4) in hot and cold inputs to the water mixer tap unit, and programmable memory means.
Patent GB-2416302-A (GB)
Title: A carpet fitting device
Inventor: STEEGE CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A carpet fitting device (1) is provided comprising a base (3) and a carpet support (9) inclined upwardly from the base (3) such that an elongate guide margin (11) of the carpet support (9) is spaced above the base (3) and an opposed, base margin (13) of the carpet support (9) is located in the plane of the base (3). The distance along the carpet support (9) from the base margin (13) to the guide margin (11) is substantially the same as the distance along the base (3) between a forward margin (5) of the base (3) and the base margin (13) of the carpet support (9). The device (1) is such that, in use, when the forward margin (5) of the base (3) is aligned with the margin of an area in which a piece of carpet is to be fitted, the piece of carpet can be supported on the carpet support (9) and cut using the guide margin (11) as a cutting guide such that when the device (1) is removed, the carpet cut is aligned with the margin of the area. The carpet support and base are formed integrally from a single sheet and are resiliently deformable with respect to each other and the support surface 9 is curved upwardly.
Patent GB-2403319-A (GB)
Title: Email alert device and method
Inventor: CRAMPTON LES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A system and method of providing a user with an audible alert that an event has occured. The system and method operates by intermittently querying a server over an on-line network. Upon receiving a positive indication that an event has occured, an alert message is sent to a pre-determined location via the telephone network. The alert may be sent to a visual display of a dedicated email alert device, or may be sent to an existing phone such that a short ring acts as the alert.
Patent GB-2401411-A (GB)
Title: A gearbox actuator with toothed rod connected to a rocker arm
Inventor: ESLY NORBERT
IPC: F16H61/28
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A gearbox has an actuating device with two drives (201, 205, fig 2) one of which rotates a wheel 2401 that drives a toothed rod or worm 2402 axially. The toothed rod 2402 is connected to one end of a rocker arm 2404 via an element 2403 having ball end connections 2408 which allow for angular movement. When the rocker arm 2404 is pivoted, it rotates a shift shaft 2407 which is connected to the rocker arm 2404 by a lever 2406 and an element 2405 which is rotatably fixed to the rocker arm 2404 and the lever 2406. In an alternative assembly, the element (2303, fig 23) is connected to a selection shaft (2305) via a lever element (2304). The drives (201, 205) are secured to a base plate (220) which forms part of a housing fixed to the gearbox by bearings. The base plate (220) may have recesses providing access to areas of the gearbox. Various materials such as plastics, which are cast or injection moulded, may be used for the worm, and ball end connections etc
Patent GB-2417694-A (GB)
Title: Real-world interactive game
Inventor: REVELL SARA ELIZABETH
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: A plurality of mobile client devices can be used to implement a real-world interactive game played by users of those client devices. Each client device includes a positioning device such as global positioning system (GPS) device for determining a real-world position of the client device. The client device can display a graphical representation of a real-world geographical area in the vicinity of the client device and also can indicate the real-world position of the client device and of any other client devices participating in the game as determined by their respective positioning devices. The client device can also determine game events and transmit and receive data describing game events via a communications interface. A server can also be provided for coordinating the game. The server can arbitrate and prioritise between game events. One of the client devices participating in the game can assume the role of the server.
Patent GB-2413981-A (GB)
Title: Flat media cutting device
Inventor: TSENG TZU-FENG
IPC: B26D7/02
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: A flat media cutting device comprises base 20 with work surface 22, two supports 96 and a clamp bar 30 mounted between the supports and moveable perpendicular to the base 20. Carriage 40 for cutting means (not shown is mounted on bar 30 and is slideable thereon. The carriage is thus also moveable perpendicular to the base and is driven by linear actuator 8 which may be a screw drive as shown or alternatively a belt drive or rack and pinion drive. The drive is driven by electric motor and transmission box 50. The device is suitable for cutting papers or thin synthetic media.
Patent GB-2418187-A (GB)
Title: Track laying golf trolley
Inventor: FRAWLEY ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A golf trolley 2 comprises a handle 4, a frame 6 and a battery-powered drive arrangement 8. The drive arrangement 8 comprises a pair of drive members 10, each of which comprises an endless track 12, drive means 14 and support means 16 such that a portion 18 of the track 12 is flat for engaging the ground 20 without damaging the ground 20. The support means 16 typically comprises three wheels 17 for each track 12 and a longitudinally extending support member (28 fig 2) between each wheel 17.
Patent GB-2407386-A (GB)
Title: Induction measurements with reduced borehole effects
Inventor: MINERBO GERALD N
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: An induction tool includes a conductive mandrel M, at least one array including a transmitter T, a bucking coil B, and a receiver R disposed in an insulating tool body surrounding the conductive mandrel, and an electrode disposed on an insulating tool body B at a selected location between the bucking coil and the receiver, wherein the selected location is spaced from the transmitter at a distance corresponding to a harmonic mean of the distance between the transmitter and the bucking coil and the distance between the transmitter and the receiver, and wherein the electrode includes a contact forming a conductive path to the conductive mandrel. Additional electrodes may be disposed above and below each transmitter and receiver coil to reduce sensitivity to eccentricity of the tool in the borehole.
Patent GB-2405312-A (GB)
Title: Retention mechanism
Inventor: BASS RICHARD
IPC: B25C1/04
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: The invention provides a retention mechanism (1) for retaining a workpiece in a rest position. The mechanism comprises at least two permanent magnets (8) positioned about the proximal end of the workpiece (2) and a ferromagnetic zone (10) at at least the proximal end of the workpiece. The at least two permanent magnets are of the rare earth type and the magnets are radially positioned with respect to an axis of the workpiece with the opposed poles being of opposite polarity. The invention also relates to a device including the mechanism.
Patent GB-2421963-A (GB)
Title: A arrangement to link two or more office screens
Inventor: PAYN ROGER
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: A screen system comprising at least two screen panels 1, panel linking members 6 attached to adjacent corners of the respective panels, and on each panel 1, a trim member 4 which conceals a connection to the linking member 6. The trim 4 may serve a second function of providing an anchor point 4F for the linking member 6. The two trim members 4 may act as a hinge.
Patent GB-2422478-A (GB)
Title: Tape data format having skip frames in areas of write failures
Inventor: CLARKE ANDREW MALCOLM
IPC: G11B20/12
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A method of writing a sequence of user data 61 and 65 formatted in frames along a tape and identifying a skip region 63 of the tape liable to write failure. The sequence of user data 61 is interrupted at the skip region 63 and resumed 65 following the skip region. The skip region may be identified by detecting RAW failures while writing the sequence of user data. Alternatively, the skip region may be identified by reference to an entry in a log of tape usage. The skip region may comprise a run of skip frames that include repeated information and a count identifying their incremental positions. The skip frames may comprise a run of jump frames and a run of landing frames where the jump frames include a pointer to the landing frames. The skip frames may be identified in sub-code information.