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Patent GB-2360628-A (GB)
Title: A stabilised radiation source
Inventor: LIVERMORE PETER JAMES
IPC: H01S5/0687
Filed: 2000-03-25
Abstract: A stabilised radiation source (300) comprises,<BR> ```a distributed feedback (DFB) laser (310) for generating output radiation and<BR> ```a back lens (340) for coupling a portion of the output radiation into first and second optical paths.<BR> ```Optical detectors (370, 380) detect radiation transmitted through the first and second paths, and generate first and second signals (J<SB>1</SB>, J<SB>2</SB>) indicative of radiation power in the radiation transmitted through the first and second paths respectively. a control circuit (390) for controlling the laser (310) in response to the signals for stabilising at least one of wavelength and power of the output radiation. The invention is characterised in that the first and second radiation paths are operable to provide substantially unfiltered and wavelength dependent filtered radiation transmission therethrough respectively to the detecting means (370, 380). Unfiltered radiation transmitted through the first path which is converted into the first signal (J<SB>1</SB>) is especially suitable for implementing laser output radiation power stabilisation which is output radiation wavelength independent. The first and second signals can be used for effective output radiation wavelength stabilisation by determining their ratio as a measure of tuning.
Patent GB-2354484-A (GB)
Title: Composite laminate comprising glass and ceramic
Inventor: KURODA SHIGEYUKI
IPC: B28B11/00
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: A composite laminate (2) includes at least one first sheet layer (4) comprising glass, and at least one second sheet layer (6) comprising ceramic particles (5), in contact with the first sheet layer. The second sheet layer constitutes at least one main surface of the composite laminate, the ceramic particles in the second sheet layer are unsintered, and the glass contained in the first sheet layer is melted and partially penetrated into the second sheet layer so that the ceramic particles are bonded to each other. The main surface of the composite laminate has a satisfactory roughness for forming an external conductive film having a fine pattern, and the composite laminate is useful as a multilayered circuit board.
Patent GB-2366647-A (GB)
Title: Portable door alarm
Inventor: RATTO ALFONSO
IPC: G08B13/08
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: A portable door alarm,<I><B>e.g.</B></I> a temporarily installed intruder detection device, has an audible alarm emitter housed in a suitable container <B>1</B> which is activated by the extraction of a pin <B>4</B>. The pin may be attached to a depression type door handle by a ring or loop <B>6</B> or to a hook <B>7</B> temporarily attached to the doorframe. Both the alarm and the hook are attached to the door or the doorframe by replaceable double-sided self-adhesive tape <B>3</B>. For those already in possession of a personal alarm system, a conversion kit is proposed. The kit comprises a hinged container lined with foam which for all intents and purposes converts the personal alarm into a portable door alarm which can then be utilised in the way described above.
Patent GB-2369055-A (GB)
Title: Coloured essential oil skin patch
Inventor: MAW JOANNA
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: Hexagonal colour coded, self-adhesive skin patches impregnated with a blend of essential oils. The patches are hermetically sealed 1 prior to use and provides the user with therapeutic benefits. Preferably the patches are seven different colours with seven different oil blends to reflect the rainbow spectrum. The therapeutic elements of each colour may match the healing properties of each oil blend. The patches may provide an alternative method for alleviating the symptoms of stress.
Patent GB-2370252-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable airbags for lifting submerged road vehicles
Inventor: HALABI M BADR ALI EL
IPC: B63C7/10
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: Inflatable airbags B which in use are attached deflated to a submerged road vehicle (Fig 2) and are subsequently inflated such that said road vehicle is lifted and can be recovered. The airbags are tubular in shape and have metal rings 1XX, 2XX, 1XXX, 2XXX, attached to their exterior to provide attachment points for chains A, which are used to connect the airbags to the vehicle. One airbag may be provided on each side of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2359112-A (GB)
Title: Clamp for cables or the like
Inventor: LACOY DONALD RICHARD
IPC: F16L3/10
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: A cable clamp has two identical moulded plastic components 1 and 1' that can be clamped together about a cable 40. Each component has a yoke 10, 10' with a ratchet bar 11, 11' at one end and two short arms 15 and 16 at its opposite end spaced by a gap 17 and having ratchet teeth 21, 21' on their inner faces 18 and 19. The yokes 10 and 10' can be squeezed together about the cable 40, causing the ratchet bars 11 and 11' to slide over the engaging teeth 21, 21', which prevents the two components 1 and 1' being subsequently separated. In another embodiment (fig 3) both ratchet bars are provided on one component and the ratchet teeth on the other. A housing for locating the article to be clamped can also be integrally formed with the clamp (fig 4).
Patent GB-2365176-A (GB)
Title: System and method for remotely retrieving information from a computer processing system
Inventor: DENTAL STEPHEN D
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: A system and method to remotely retrieve selected information from a computer system (12). The system includes a server (14) connected to communicate with the computer system (12) via a communications link (16). An interrogator subroutine (28) is resident on the computer system (12) and configured to communicate with one or more components (20) of the computer system (20). In response to a request for from the server (14), the interrogator subroutine (14) is configured to retrieve selected information from one or more of the components (20) and to communicate the information to the server (14) via the communications link (16). Optionally, the server (14) may retrieve data corresponding to the selected information from a data structure (24), and communicate the data to the computer system (12) via the communications link (16).
Patent GB-2362461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to control and/or monitoring systems
Inventor: BODY NICHOLAS BERNARD
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2000-02-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of operating a monitoring system using a visual image capture device, the method characterised by the steps of defining a number of sectors on the field of view of the visual image capture device, and assigning independent monitoring and control parameters to each of the sectors.
Patent GB-2382937-A (GB)
Title: Wavelength control for a plurality of optical transmitters
Inventor: GATENBY PAUL
IPC: H04B10/572
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A control system for a network having a plurality of tunable laser transmitters 1,2 emitting light at a plurality of predefined different wavelengths, said system including a wavelength selective interconnect 20 having a plurality of inputs into which are fed the signals from the laser transmitters, and a plurality of outputs, each output being connected to a fibre optic cable 26,27 via an intercept device 29,33 capable of taking a representative sample of the output, the intercept device producing a control signal which can be measured so that in the event of the laser output varying from the preset wavelength the level of the control signal varies and a feedback circuit is activated to modify the output of the laser transmitter to bring it back to the predetermined wavelength.
Patent GB-2368347-A (GB)
Title: Device for surface culture fermentation
Inventor: DRYSDALE JAMES
IPC: C12M1/16
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: A fermentation device (10) is described whereby a single fermentation vessel (1) is used to conduct deep bed solid state fermentation of microorganisms to generate useful products. The device incorporates an assembly for agitation (9) of the fermentation substrate which allows injection of fluids into the substrate bed to maintain homogenous culture conditions throughout the substrate regardless of the depth of the substrate bed.
Patent GB-2375835-A (GB)
Title: A model for a product forming machine to determine optimised machine cycle times and mechanism displacement event times
Inventor: SIMON JONATHAN S
IPC: C03B9/41
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A control is disclosed for defining data for setting the times for controlled events in a product forming machine 10 (for example a glass bottle-forming machine) which is controlled by a programmable sequencer which defines the time of a machine cycle. The machine 10 includes a plurality of mechanisms 12, 22, 26, 31, 34, 38 displaceable between advanced and retracted positions under the control of valves V, VI-V6, the displacement of at least one of the mechanisms being divided up into at least two sub motions. The thermal forming of the parison and bottle involves a predetermined number of thermal forming processes having finite durations. The control includes a computerized model of a mathematical representation of a 'network constraint diagram' of a product forming process which takes more than two machine cycles to complete and a computer for analysing the computerized model as a 'constrained optimization problem' for determining, whether there is a feasible optimized schedule and the machine cycle time and the event time for each displacement to begin and for each valve to be turned 'on' and 'off'.
Patent GB-2373312-A (GB)
Title: Textured surface
Inventor: SAMBLES JOHN ROY
IPC: F41H3/00
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: .A surface capable of supporting surface charge oscillations and exhibiting a profiled grating, said profile comprising at least two superposed periodic profiles. The surface has applications as radar absorber and authentication devices. Also disclosed is a method of detecting the authenticity of an object comprising providing a surface as described above claim adjacent to or on the object, illuminating said surface with radiation from at least one angle and determining the reflectivity characteristics and comparing this with reflectivity characteristics of a reference surface.
Patent GB-2380512-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible barrier requiring minimal clearance
Inventor: HANCOCK ADAM
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A barrier comprises two tubular uprights 1 each with a slot 3 extending over most of its length. Two or more bars 5 extend between the posts and are connected together by flexible material (8 - fig 2), to hold the bars in a spaced relationship when the barrier is closed by retaining the top bar in its raised position. When the barrier is opened, the bars collapse to a position between the bases of the uprights. The bottom bar may be anchored to the bases of the uprights, possibly using the flexible material, which may be a single length with the ends of the bars connected at intervals. The flexible material may be nylon or a chain material, and may be connected by welding or by means of threaded fasteners. The top bar may be retained by a short downward return 4 at the upper end of the slots, or by locking it 10 to at least one of the uprights. The bars 5 may have flattened ends, to prevent rotation thereof, and may have shoulders near the ends to prevent longitudinal movement of the bars.
Patent GB-2379062-A (GB)
Title: Information retrieval system and method employing spatially selective features
Inventor: LEISHMAN PETER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: An information retrieval system and method employing spatially selective features. The system includes a search interface, a map interface, a results table interface, and a Lasoo tool for selecting a search area. The method includes the steps of providing a search interface, providing a map interface, providing a results table interface, and providing a Lasoo tool for selecting a search area.
Patent GB-2378945-A (GB)
Title: High temperature/high pressure colour change of diamond
Inventor: BURNS ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: C01B31/06
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: A method is provided for changing the colour of a brown type IIa diamond from brown to pink. The method involves subjecting the diamond to selected conditions of elevated temperature and elevated pressure to produce the colour change.
Patent GB-2395781-A (GB)
Title: Face detection
Inventor: PORTER ROBERT MARK STEPHAN
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: Face detection apparatus generates an output indicating the likelihood of test regions within an image containing a face. This is achieved using metadata associated with the image which defines classifications of the image, indicating likely face sizes. Examples of such classifications include image type, such as a news broadcast or a football match. The metadata indicates likely face sizes and attributes to each of a range of face sizes a likelihood value or probability, which is then used to detect faces within the image.
Patent GB-2383989-A (GB)
Title: Oral medicine dispenser
Inventor: CLARK MALCOLM
IPC: G01F19/00
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: An oral medicine dispenser for administering a measured dose comprises a body having a collapsible reservoir portion (1) and an elongate dispensing tube portion (3) extending from the reservoir portion (1), wherein the reservoir portion (1) holds, in use, a fluid oral medicament and the dispensing tube portion (3) has an end cap (4). On opening of the end cap (4), the collapsible reservoir portion(1) may be manually squeezed to collapse the reservoir portion (1) sufficiently to dispense substantially all of, or at least a major part of, the medicament therein through, the dispensing tube portion (3). The end cap (4) incorporates or has the form of a measuring vessel (6) to enable a measured adjusted/ reduced dose to be administered. Alternatively, one or more further reservoir portions (6b, 6c, 6d) may take the place of the end cap (4).
Patent GB-2384401-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for Eb/Nt estimation for forward power control in spread spectrum communications systems
Inventor: DINC ABDULKADIR
IPC: H04B1/7115
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: A spread spectrum communications CDMA system (10) in which power control mitigates received signal fluctuations due to Rayleigh fading and hence achieve optimal system (10) capacity. The method and hardware implementation (42) is described for the inner loop (26) fast forward power control algorithm for a CDMA2000 handset. Good performance shown with the simulation results and a simple Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) implementation is achieved with a method and an apparatus (42) for the implementation of Eb/Nt estimation for inner loop (26) forward power control in CDMA2000 mobile station. The IS-95A system (10) employs a slow power control scheme for the Forward link (26). In the CDMA2000 system (10), a power control subchannel is introduced for a faster forward power control mechanism.
Patent GB-2401330-A (GB)
Title: Pressure equalisation device
Inventor: THOMAS ALAN
IPC: H05K5/06
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: A pressure equalisation device (2), to be operatively connected to an enclosure(1), comprises an air passage (6) between the interior of the enclosure (8) and the atmosphere (7); wherein the air passage contains an air permeable particulate membrane (12). The membrane is preferably a micro-particulate filter, formed from a polymer material; which also prevents the ingress of water into the enclosure. The device may comprise baffle plates (17, 22) for inhibiting the ingress of water. Further air passages (11) can be provided including a one way valve (16) for venting the enclosure. The pressure equalisation device is particularly suitable on casings to protect sensitive equipment, e.g. electrical equipment, pneumatic or hydraulic control circuits, from the environment. A particular use may be on the housing of an air pressure operated brake control valve for a railway braking system.
Patent GB-2402803-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement and method for detection of write errors in a storage system
Inventor: JUDD IAN DAVID
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: An arrangement for detection of write errors in a disk storage system 100 by using phase fields F, to improve data integrity and have a low impact on disk performance. User data blocks D are divided into groups 120 and a check block P is inserted after each group. The check block P contains the phase field F and is updated each time the group is written. The phase field F could be a single bit field which is inverted after each write or it could be a multi-bit counter which is incremented after each write. The check block P may also contain an XOR combination of the data blocks D or it may also contain an XOR combination of the logical block address or LBA 220 of the group.
Patent GB-2390464-A (GB)
Title: Car navigation device
Inventor: SUGIURA WATARU
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A car navigation device, wherein, when a vehicle comes out of a specified route (r1) passing through a passing place (W) of guide routes and enters a route (r2) leading to a destination (E) after passing through the passing place and a distance (L) between the current position of the vehicle and the passing place (W) is equal to or below a specified value (d), the guiding of traveling to the destination (E) is performed without passing through the passing place (W), and when the distance (L) between the current position of the vehicle and the passing place (W) exceeds the specified value (d), the guide route (r1) leading to the destination via the passing place (W) is re-set whereby the guide route is maximally prevented from being switched over to the route (r2) after passing through the passing place (W) and, even if the route is switched to the route (r2) after passing through the passing place, the vehicle can easily go to the passing place (W).
Patent GB-2390269-A (GB)
Title: Point to multi-point hybrid frequency band system architecture
Inventor: NASCIMBENE ANDREA
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: The invention refers to a point to multi-point hybrid frequency band system architecture for terrestrial wireless broadband access applications, operating on bands having high terrestrial frequency (above 20 GHz) in downlink and on bands having low terrestrial bands (below 11 GHz) in uplink.
Patent GB-2404232-A (GB)
Title: Internally mounted intumescent sleeve inside pipe section
Inventor: CASELLI ANDREW
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A device without moving parts, for automatically shutting off a supply pipe 10 conveying dangerous fluids in the event of a fire, comprises a section 12 of pipe of larger diameter than the supply pipe interposed in the supply pipe, preferably by union nuts 24, and a sleeve 16 of intumescent material fitted within the larger diameter pipe and having the same internal dimensions as the supply pipe. The intumescent material expands greatly when heated so as to block the supply pipe. The surface 18 of the sleeve 16 preferably has an impervious coating of suitable plastics or metallic material to prevent possible contamination of the intumescent material by the fluid during its normal flow through the supply pipe, which might render the intumescent material ineffective.
Patent GB-2396847-A (GB)
Title: A thermal transfer label printer with rewind control and method for multiple label printing
Inventor: REVELLES MIGUEL CANCER
IPC: B41J17/12
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: This label printer has a printing head (1) which may be stationary or movable along a guide (2), a ribbon (3) bearing a printing medium, a ribbon pay-out spool (4), a ribbon take-up spool (5) driven by a stepper motor (6), a control device (8) that governs the printing head (1), and a means for controlling the advance of the ribbon (3). Said means for controlling the advance of the ribbon (3) comprises a device (7) for detecting the spin of the pay-out spool (4) and sending a signal to the control device (8) that reports on the spinning of the pay-out spool (4) when the stepper motor (6) makes the take-up spool (5) spin at a certain rate. The controller (8) determines the linear advance of the ribbon (3) on the basis of the number of steps of the stepper motor (6), on the rotation of the pay-out spool (4) sensed by the sensor (7) and on the initial radius of the reel of printing ribbon (3) fitted on the pay-out spool (4).
Patent GB-2402685-A (GB)
Title: Expanding tubing by axial compression
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: Expanding tubing 14 is disclosed, whereby a length of the tubing is expanded by axially compressing the portion. Furthermore, the tube is predisposed to induce buckling and expansion at the portion and this may take the form of heat treatment to the area to alter the tensile strength. The exterior of the tubular may be modified to increase the anchoring power of the tubular through the use of knurling 24, rubber coating, or spikes. Also disclosed is tubing running apparatus, wherein a tubing to be expanded by axial compression is releasably connected to a running string, preferred embodiments utilising a collet or a shearable or rotatable connection for this purpose. Finally, apparatus to anchor tubing in a wellbore is disclosed, whereby the tubing is expanded by compressing it axially to induce buckling. Again, the portion may be predisposed to expand though the use of heat treatment.
Patent GB-2403425-A (GB)
Title: Golf club with tapered hosel
Inventor: WOMERSLEY SHAUN BRIAN
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: This invention relates to a golf club consisting of a club head having a tapered bore bore formed therein extending and tapering inwardly from the base of the club head to the upper surface thereof, a socket 24 of corresponding external shape to the bore in the club head and a shaft adapted to be inserted into a bore formed in the socket. The socket is inserted upwardly into the end of the bore in the base of the club head and due to the taper is positively retained in said bore against upward movement. A golf putter having a specified width to depth ratio and a putter with visual indicating means are also described.
Patent GB-2417550-A (GB)
Title: A Tank for a Radiator Assembly
Inventor: MULLA YUSUF
IPC: F01P11/02
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A tank 12 for a radiator assembly has an integral connecting member 16 for connecting to a combined liquid filling and ventilation port 20. The integral connecting member includes a connector body 17, a first conduit 22 used for ventilation, and a second conduit (26 fig 4) used for liquid flow. The first conduit extends beyond a first end surface (24 fig 4) for a greater distance than the second conduit. Additionally, the second conduit extends though the connector body from the first end surface to a distance beyond a second end surface, for a greater distance than the first conduit. The tank may be made from plastics material, such as Nylon. A sealing member 18 may be mounted on the connector body to ensure a liquid-tight seal between the integral connecting member and the filling and ventilation port. The sealing member may be flexible component, such as an O-ring.