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Patent GB-2375012-A (GB)
Title: Radio biotelemetry monitoring system
Inventor: REED BRIAN AUSTIN
IPC: A61B5/0476
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: With reference to Figure 1, a biotelemetry monitoring system 1 for use in collecting monitored data derived from several subjects 2<U>a</U>, 2<U>b</U>, is shown wherein each subject is provided with an individual data monitoring sensor 3, (Figures 2 and 3), operable to transmit said data by way of a first radio link 4 to a relay station 5 operable in turn to transmit said data to a data collection station 6 by way of a second radio link 7. In this example, the subjects 2<U>a</U>, 2<U>b</U>, are athletes undergoing training. With reference to Figures 2, monitoring each athlete is by way of electrodes 10 mounted on the skin of the athlete's body which transmit data signals 11 to an amplifier 12 and thence to a signal processing circuit 13. The circuit 13 is connected to a battery management circuit 14 and a temperature sensor 15. From the processing circuit 13 the data signals are passed to an ultra high frequency transmitter circuit 16 and then to the radio link 4 by way of an ultra high frequency loop antenna 17.
Patent GB-2378889-A (GB)
Title: Childs carriage frame
Inventor: COLEMAN FREDERICK PAUL
IPC: A45F3/10
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: A childs carriage comprising a frame with two inverted U-shaped brackets 3 which fit over an adults shoulders, and two vertical upright supports attached to the back of the brackets. The upright supports are joined together by horizontal stays 4 which extend behind the adult and the child. An additional strap 2 supports the child, and the frame is fastened to the adult by strap 1 which is attached to the ends of the two inverted U-shaped brackets 3. The carriage may be made from metal or any other strong material, and may be padded. May support a child being carried on an adults shoulders.
Patent GB-2364964-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet cartridge(s) which operates at continuous and non-continuous firing frequencies
Inventor: ASKELAND RONALD A
IPC: B41J2/05
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A print cartridge 18 has a series of operating firing frequencies, including lower stable operating frequencies, higher stable operating frequencies and less stable operating frequencies between the lower and higher stable operating frequencies. The operating frequencies are expressed by F<SB>max</SB>/n, where n is an integer, such that the cartridge is not operated for values of n which represent the less stable operating frequencies. A printing system includes the first print cartridge 18 having a series of operating frequencies given by F<SB>max, 1</SB>/n, where n is an integer. The first cartridge is not operated for values of n which represent the less stable operating frequencies. The system also includes a second cartridge having a series of operating frequencies given by F<SB>max, 2</SB>/n, where n is an integer. The second cartridge is operated for all values of n. The arrangement allows the print cartridges to be operated at their optimum firing frequencies.
Patent GB-2377353-A (GB)
Title: Setting-up an equalizer for a loud speaker telephone
Inventor: MOQUIN PHILIPPE
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2001-07-03
Abstract: An equalizer 70 for a loudspeaker telephone includes a signal generator 72 for generating a reference signal for broadcast by a loudspeaker 20 of the loudspeaker telephone. A filter 74 alters the frequency response of signals prior to broadcast by the loudspeaker. During set-up, a processor processes the reference signal picked up by a microphone 80 remote from the loudspeaker that has been convolved with the acoustical response of the environment to determine, e.g. by means of a FFT, coefficients for the filter that are necessary to compensate for the environment acoustics. The processing may be done by a personal computer. The loudspeaker telephone may be an audio conferencing unit.
Patent GB-2369372-A (GB)
Title: Providing nucleation sites in a dispensed draught beverage
Inventor: ANDERSON IAIN WALLACE
IPC: A23L2/62
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A method of dispensing a draught beverage comprises delivering the draught beverage into a drinking vessel, the delivered beverage including a suspension of fine particles which provide nucleation sites which can encourage the formation of ice in cooled beverage and which nucleation sites can be bubbles of gas hitherto dissolved in the beverage. The particles are preferably fine particles and can be yeast particles when the beverage is alcoholic such as a cask beer which has not been cask conditioned to remove said yeast.
Patent GB-2364261-A (GB)
Title: Control of material removing apparatus
Inventor: DOUGILL NICOLAS JOHN
IPC: B23Q17/09
Filed: 1999-05-21
Abstract: First apparatus comprises means for controlling the position of a tool in preparation for the removal of material from a workpiece in response to tool wear. The position is determined as a consequence of detecting when the tool first engages the workpiece during the two previous material removal cycles. Second apparatus comprises means for advancing a tool 100 (e.g. an orbiting grinding wheel (200, Fig. 8) or a reciprocating saw) relative to a workpiece 102, means for detecting load applied to the tool 100 by the workpiece 102, and means for controlling the rate of advance depending upon the magnitude of the load. The control means may reduce the rate of advance when the load is greater than a predetermined than a predetermined value and/or may reverse the advance when the load is greater than a predetermined value for a predetermined period of time. The load may be measured by monitoring the current drawn to rotate the tool 100.
Patent GB-2370468-A (GB)
Title: Advertising billboard with short range radio device
Inventor: BANHAM LEIGH
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: An advertising billboard comprises a short range radio operable to transmit signals to a wireless information device to enable a user of the wireless information device to enter into a commercial transaction, relating to a product, service or event advertised by the billboard. The billboard may have an infra red transceiver to allow data about the product, service or event, to be sent to the mobile phone user. Personal information, preferences and proficle may be used to select items aof interest and carry out e-commerce transactions The transmission may be a website URL which may be stored or accessed by the user.
Patent GB-2385282-A (GB)
Title: A device for exercising the muscles of the face
Inventor: NACHSHON URI
IPC: A63B21/02
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: A device for exercising the muscles of the face comprises a pair of plastic arms H1, H2 connected at one of their respective ends within a housing B1. A metal spring S1 held within the housing acts on the arms and limits and maintains the separation of the distal ends of the arms when the device is not in use. The distal ends of the arms are shaped for greater comfort within the mouth. In use, the distal ends of the arms are inserted between the corners of the mouth. The user then squeezes the cheek muscles, closing the mouth against the resistance offered by the spring S1.
Patent GB-2387817-A (GB)
Title: Page wide array inkjet printer having halftone controller and multiple printheads, each printing different image strips.
Inventor: ABELLO LLUIS
IPC: H04N1/405
Filed: 2002-04-27
Abstract: A page-wide array inkjet printer allocates the processing tasks for individual printheads within the array to separate halftoning processors (18,20,22). Each halftoning processor processes the information relating to a strip of the image (slices 1,2,3), with the boundaries between strips running parallel to the print medium advance direction. In a preferred embodiment, the pixels within each strip are processed using a forward error diffusion algorithm operating along columns of pixels parallel to the strip boundaries. The resulting halftone data is supplied from each halftoning processor to one or more uniquely associated printing component controllers (30,32,34), and these controllers generate print instructions for printing components (e.g. inkjet printheads (24,26,28) connected to the printing component controllers via a dedicated communications channel. The printer being capable of simultaneously halftoning and printing substantially different data at the same time.
Patent GB-2377089-A (GB)
Title: Duct having internal grooves to hold cables.
Inventor: HILTON ANDREW JONATHON
IPC: F16L7/02
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: A duct 1 has an interior surface lined with a foam material 2 in which slits 3 are cut to enable a cable 4 to be pushed in. The foam 2 holds the cable 4 in place due to the resilient nature of the material 2. Cable 4 may be fed from a machine (8, fig 2) which automatically cuts the slit 3, using for example, a knife (34, fig 20), a router (fig 22) or a milling cutter (fig 23) and feeds the cable 4 into the slit 3 as it moves along the interior of the duct 1. A single channel (10, fig 2) or a number of channels (18, fig 6) may be provided as guides for wheels 9 mounted on the machine 8 to ensure a correct orientation of the machine 8 in the duct 1. The slits 3 may be a number of different shapes. Alternatively a structure 24 comprising tufts of stiff bristles may be provided, into which the cable 4 is pushed and held secure. Another alternative provides a number of stalks (31, fig 19) with enlarged heads past which a cable 4 is pushed and held into place.
Patent GB-2376956-A (GB)
Title: Wireless controlled sewing machines
Inventor: SHAD PHILIP
IPC: D05B69/18
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A wireless transmitter A may be used to produce coded digital signals for operating the control switches of a plurality of sewing machines. The transmitter has a rechargeable battery which can be charged on connecting the transmitter to a receiver B on the body D of a sewing machine. A strap attached to the transmitter incorporates an aerial wire.
Patent GB-2375520-A (GB)
Title: A Method of controlling a hydraulic multi-stage cylinder for a work vehicle.
Inventor: MOYNA JOHN P
IPC: B60P1/04
Filed: 1999-08-12
Abstract: A method of controlling a multistage cylinder comprising a control circuit 160, the circuit including a multistage cylinder with an intake port 172 and an exhaust port 174, a pump 40, a sump 162 and a selector valve 170. The selector valve being disposed in the circuit between the ports and the pump, and having a first and second mode of operation. Preferably a third mode is used for locking the cylinder. The first mode of operation of the selector valve directs the pressurized fluid to the intake port for extending the cylinder, and the exhausting fluid returning to the sump via the selector valve. The second mode of operation of the selector valve directs the pressurized fluid to the exhaust port for retracting the cylinder, and the exhausting fluid returning to the sump via a bypass line 190. Preferably a bypass valve 192 is located in the bypass line and consisting of a fluid enabling position and a fluid blocking position. Only during the second mode is the fluid enabling position activated allowing fluid to flow through the bypass line. Preferably the control circuit of the multistage cylinder is use for the control of an ejector plate attached thereto and linked to a control circuit of a single stage tail gate cylinder for a work vehicle.
Patent GB-2390794-A (GB)
Title: Heating conductor suitable for electric blanket
Inventor: HSU MAXWELL
IPC: H05B3/34
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: An electric heating wire 10 consists of a core 11 made from strands of graphite fibres covered by an oblate insulation layer 12 made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The insulation layer 12 has two wing flaps 13. The wing flaps 13 allow the heating wire 10 to be quickly stitched to, and anchored on, non-woven fabrics 21 (fig. 5) or blankets 31. Prior art heating cables may contain a copper/nickel conductor which can rupture as a result of fatigue caused by temperature cycling. The heating wire 10 effectively prevents this mode of failure. Electric blankets and heating pads made from the heating wire 10 have improved safety and durability.
Patent GB-2390889-A (GB)
Title: Automatic isolation of a radiator
Inventor: YATES MARTIN TERRENCE
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: An automatic radiator content isolator which allows a radiator to be removed without the loss of fluid comprises a threaded section 1 secured in an inlet and outlet of a radiator 10 by an external thread 2 and has a valve 3 and spring 5 actuated by an actuating probe 8 which is inserted into a control valve 9 when the isolator is connected to the control valve 9 by a nut 6 and olive 7, and therefore allows the passage of fluid through the isolator and into and out of the radiator 10. The connection of the isolator to the control valve forms a watertight seal and when it is necessary to remove the radiator for maintenance or decorating, the nut 6 is loosened and spring 5 decompresses and closes valve 3 onto a seat 4 thereby containing the fluid within the radiator. The nut 6 and olive 7 are made from non-ferrous material, valve 3 and probe 8 made from plastic or non-ferrous material, and the spring from stainless steel.
Patent GB-2386177-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia refrigerator power supply arrangement
Inventor: ROH YOUNG HOON
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A refrigerator for performing multimedia functions has a power supply 24, a refrigerator controller 21, a multimedia controller 22, and an interface 23. The multimedia controller 22 receives power from the power supply via the refrigerator controller. The interface 23 is used to convert the formats of signals sent and received between the refrigerator controller and multimedia controller. A reset switch 25 may be incorporated to turn on/off the power supply to the refrigerator controller and multimedia controller. The refrigerator controller may include a microcomputer (21a fig 4) for controlling the refrigerator and freezing conditions, and generate a drive signal in response to a reset condition. The refrigerator controller may also include a timer (21b fig 4) to count elapsed time of power interruption due to the reset condition. If the interrupt time is greater than a predetermined period a drive signal is generated and sent via a signal sender (21c fig 4) to the multimedia controller. The refrigerator controller may also include switching means (27 fig 4) for selectively supplying power from the power supply to the refrigerator controller and multimedia controller. The switching means may include a power charger (27a fig 4) and a power switch (27b fig 4) for selectively supplying power from the power charger to the refrigerator controller and multimedia controller. In the event of power failure, the multimedia controller can be powered down in a controlled manner without error.
Patent GB-2382603-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic telemetry actuated firing system for well perforating gun
Inventor: HALES JOHN H
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: A perforating gun assembly 34 for use in a subterranean well 12 incorporates therein an electromagnetic frequency receiver 36 coupled to a motor section 38 which, in turn, is coupled to the mechanically actuatable firing head portion 40 of the perforating gun 34. The assembly 34 is lowered into a cased wellbore 12 to a subterranean formation location, and a surface-disposed transmitter 46 generates encoded electromagnetic waves through the earth to the receiver 36. Upon sensing in the received waves a predetermined frequency and embedded firing code, the receiver 36 electrically operates the motor 38 which, in turn, mechanically actuates the firing head 40 to initiate the firing of the perforating gun 34.
Patent GB-2384494-A (GB)
Title: Calender
Inventor: KAARAKKA HEIKKI
IPC: D21G3/02
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a calender containing at least one roll (P) equipped with a soft roll coating (P1) such as polymer coating, and in connection with the roll a grinding device (G). The grinding device (G), which contains a grinding tool (1) and an actuator (4) that is arranged to transfer the grinding tool (1) against the roll coating (P1), is placed in the vicinity of the soft roll coating, in the zone remaining outside the edge of the web (W) to be calendered.
Patent GB-2393217-A (GB)
Title: Test rig system with interchangeable base plates, eg for testing fuel injection components
Inventor: RUESSELER KARL-FRIEDRI
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a test rig for determining operating parameters and the function of specimens (22, 36, 40; 41, 48) with a rig bed (G, 13) and a supply and control part (12) and a base plate (11) held on the rig bed (G, 13). The base plate (11) is attached interchangeably on the rig bed (13) by means of fast clamping devices (59, 60). The base plate (11) to hold an experiment structure (54) comprises a measurement and display module (19) which can be connected via a standardised interface (21) in the form of a multiple-pin plug connection with a measurement and analysis unit (20) formed here as a workplace computer.
Patent GB-2407898-A (GB)
Title: Issuing commands selectively to a plurality of zones e.g. on a train
Inventor: BACKERE CHRISTOF DE
IPC: E05B65/36
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A control system for issuing local commands selectively to a plurality of zones e.g. for operating selected doors of a train. A command system 14 generates a command containing information relating to the zones to which a local command is to be issued, a transmission medium 16 transmits the command, and a plurality of blocks 12 are connected in series by the transmission medium, each block assigned to one of the zones. Each block 12 receives the command, issues a local command to the zone if required by the command, modifies the command to account for receipt of the command by the block, and transmits the command to a subsequent block in the series. Different alternative command structures are described: using one wire per zone; binary coding (multiplexing); or serial communication. Each block may modify the command by decrementing the indication of the number of zones to which the local command is to be issued, e.g. by decrementing the number of signals transmitted in parallel, or the number of pulses in a train.
Patent GB-2394316-A (GB)
Title: Control unit for a construction machine
Inventor: SAKAI NORIYUKU
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 2000-08-21
Abstract: A control unit for a construction machine comprises a first hydraulic pump 12 and a second hydraulic pump 13 driven by an engine 19, in which control valves 1 to 8 for various actuators are connected to oil paths of the hydraulic pumps 12 and 13. The control valves 1 to 8 are operated by a remote-control valve 11, an operation mode of the construction machine can be switched to either one of a low-speed operation mode and a high-speed operation mode, wherein when the construction machine is operated in the low-speed operation mode, when the sum of detection values detected by pressure sensors 17,18 respectively provided for detecting pressures of said first and second hydraulic pumps exceeded a predetermined value for a predetermined time or longer, the operation mode is automatically switched from the low-speed operation mode to the high-speed operation mode by a command signal from a controller 21.
Patent GB-2395528-A (GB)
Title: A system for generating power
Inventor: HASTINGS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A system for generating power, including: a barrier partially dividing a body of water subject to tidal effects into two regions of water such that said regions of water have differing water levels over a tidal cycle; a passage in said barrier for placing said regions of water in fluid communication with each other; and means within said passage responsive to flow of water for driving a power generation means; wherein water flows from one of said regions of water to the other of said regions of water via said passage when said regions have differing water levels during said tidal cycle.
Patent GB-2397017-A (GB)
Title: Dexibuprofen-containing soft gelatin capsules and process for preparing the same
Inventor: IYER V S
IPC: A61K9/64
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation and process for preparing dexibuprofen soft gelatin capsules comprising dexibuprofen dissolved in diethylene glycol monoethylether. The dexibuprofen-containing soft gelatin capsule includes a substantially clear solution of about 40 % by weight of dexibuprofen, about 40 % by weight of a solubilizer, about 0.8 % to 5 % by weight of surfactants, about 14 % to 20 % by weight of co-surfactants, about 2 % by weight of a potassium salt generating species, and about 2 % by weight of a viscosity imparter.
Patent GB-2403371-A (GB)
Title: Autocue prompter with camera
Inventor: LARTER PETER
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: An autocue apparatus 100 for a speaker 10 addressing an audience comprises a reflecting screen 2 to display a projected 4 script or talk, and a camera 6 to provide an image of the speaker to a remote audience, for example a television audience or via a web broadcast. The silvered mirror 2 is dual purpose, displaying the text to be read by speaker 10, and reflecting the public speaker's image to camera 6. Imaging camera device 6 is arranged so a substantially unobstructed view of the speaker is provided to both the local audience in the presence of the presenter, and also to remote viewers. Camera 6 may be located in several positions: see Figures 3, 4 and 10. Further partially transmissive reflectors or beam splitters (2, 3, 8: Figures 5, 6B) may be used, and the apparatus lectern may include touch screen controls.
Patent GB-2411709-A (GB)
Title: Closed end type coiled spring with reduced initial deflection
Inventor: SOGA EIICHI
IPC: F16F1/13
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: A closed end type coiled spring (1), wherein a coupler (3) for controlling an interval is fixed between the outer peripheral surface (2a) of a coil wire (2) near the end thereof and the outer peripheral surface of a next coil wire, whereby an initial deflection caused on an conventional closed end type coiled spring can be reduced.
Patent GB-2411435-A (GB)
Title: Universal joint component and automative lamp unit
Inventor: AOSHIMA TOMOAKI
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A universal joint component is used for connecting two members 100, such as a reflector and a lamp body. The universal joint component includes a shaft 1, an installation section 4 formed on one end of the shaft, and a spherical head 2 formed on the other end of the shaft. The spherical head includes a joint base, a top end, and at least one gap 22 formed on a side of the spherical head between the top end and the joining base. The gap 22 is formed of a groove or through hole so as to straddle a phantom line (figure 5,y not shown) substantially passing through a center of the spherical head and perpendicularly intersecting a shaft axis at the shaft. Split head sections 23 are defined by the at least one gap so that the split head sections flexibly deform when the spherical head is inserted into a spherical socket. An automotive lamp unit comprising the universal joint.
Patent GB-2411384-A (GB)
Title: Thin turntable
Inventor: STARNES MARK JASON
IPC: B60S13/02
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A turntable for a heavy object such as a car which includes a ground-engaging member 14 and a load-supporting platform 10 each having load surfaces facing each other, the load-supporting platform being supported off the ground-engaging member by an intermediate load transfer means 12 comprising a plurality of rotatable bearing elements 20 distributed across an extended region of said load surfaces to allow rotation of said load-supporting platform with respect to said ground-engaging member, in which the ground-engaging member 14 or the load-supporting platform 10 is capable of resilient flexing movement.