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Patent GB-2357701-A (GB)
Title: Device for the encapsulation of plastic syringes
Inventor: YELVINGTON RICHARD
IPC: A61L2/06
Filed: 1998-07-20
Abstract: A syringe encapsulation device having a melt chamber (28) heated by forced hot air to sufficient temperature to melt the plastic bodies (102) of the syringes (101), where the melt chamber (28) is coaxially mounted onto a rotating shaft (23) and rotated when the plastic is in the molten state such that the molten plastic is centrifugally driven to the outer periphery of the melt chamber (28) to safely encapsulate the needles (103) once the molten plastic has hardened.
Patent GB-2373374-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic transceiver module
Inventor: KEEBLE DANIEL JOHN
IPC: G02B6/43
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: A fibre optic transceiver module (1) comprises optical components and a system interface (7) integrated into a single module capable of being plugged into and removed from a telecommunication parent system. The optical transceiver module comprises a housing having disposed therein a transmitter and a receiver, and further comprises heat dissipating fins (9) and a pair of rails (6) disposed on opposite sides of the housing, the rails have a plurality of spring-like fingers arranged to enable the module to be plugged into a suitably configured board. The spring-like fingers on the rails enable the module to be accepted on a range of circuit boards having variable thicknesses. The module is designed primarily for use in 10 Gbit serial optical systems, but also for use in WDM applications as well as at other speeds and wavelengths.
Patent GB-2364441-A (GB)
Title: Acceleration switch
Inventor: ITOIGAWA KOUICHI
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: An acceleration switch with improved detection sensitivity includes a switch body 1A, a fixed electrode 14 arranged in the switch body, and a movable weight M1,8 arranged in the switch body. The movable weight is displaced when subjected to acceleration. The movable weight includes a movable electrode 12 that contacts the fixed electrode 14 when the movable weight is displaced, and a pair of beams 10 connecting the movable weight and the switch body. The beams pivotally support the movable weight and extend into recesses 9 formed in the movable weight.
Patent GB-2377946-A (GB)
Title: Modifying the microstructure of piston blanks
Inventor: BARNES SAMANTHA ISOBELLE
IPC: F02F3/14
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: Apparatus for modifying the microstructure of a portion of a piston blank (12, fig. 1) by translating a rotating tool 32 inserted into the blank, the tool 32 generating frictional heat in the blank and thereby plasticising portions thereof. The tool 32 is movable between a working position and a heating position where it is heated to a predetermined temperature. Tool heating may be performed using an inductance coil 42. The apparatus also comprises means (24, fig. 2) for clamping a blank onto a turntable (16, fig. 2) for transporting it to and from a working position (20, fig. 2) where the tool 32 acts on it, and means (28, fig. 6) to cool the blank as it is transported from the working position. The cooling means may be part of the clamping means. The turntable may have a loading/unloading position (26, fig. 2) and a hole-forming position (62, fig. 3) where a hole is drilled in the blank. The apparatus may also comprise means (46, fig. 2) for heating the blank before it is acted upon by the tool and/or means (48 and 50, fig. 2) for quenching the blank after it has been acted upon by the tool 32.
Patent GB-2363863-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing autoguidance for multiple agricultural machines
Inventor: MOTZ DARIN S
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus (100) for providing autoguidance for a plurality of agricultural machines (102). Each agricultural machine (102) has a work implement (114) attached. The method includes the steps of determining a reference path (308) by a first agricultrual machine (102), communicating the location of the reference path (308) to each remaining agricultural machine (102), and determining a plurality of desired paths parallel to the reference path (308) by each of the plurality of agricultural machines (102). Each plurality of desired paths is determined as a function of the width of the corresponding work implement (114) for each respective agricultural machine (102).
Patent GB-2385210-A (GB)
Title: Structure for a DC brushless motor
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H02K3/47
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: The invention provides a dc brushless motor structure that offers improved rotational torque through minimised magnetic resistance, gives a minimised volume and hence offers wider applicability, and comprises fewer parts than conventional structures. Inner- and outer-rotor structures are shown in figure 1 and (figure 7). The rotors have permanent magnets 22 (52). The motor structure comprises a cylinder-like base 1 (4) having a chamber 11 or through-hole (41). The shaft 21 (51) of the rotor 2 (5) is rotatably received in an axle hole 12 (43) in the chamber 11 (41). Another axle hole 171 (471) is defined in a lid 17 (47) attached to the base 1 (4). At least two sets of windings 15 (45) are attached to the outside of the base 1 (4) on mounting members 14 (44). An IC control member 16 (46) is also mounted on the base. In the case of the inner-rotor motor fig. 1, the rotor magnet 22 rotates within the chamber 11 in the base 1. In the case of the outer-rotor motor (fig.7), the rotor magnet surrounds the base. In each case, a repulsive force is generated between the energised windings 15 (45) and the permanent magnet 22 (52) of the rotor, causing rotation. The structure avoids the creation of a magnetically conductive path along a metal axle tube as in a conventional brushless dc motor structure. Applications are described in which the motor drives and an eccentric element vibration generator (24, fig. 10), or a fan (25, fig.11).
Patent GB-2370591-A (GB)
Title: Roller cone drill bit characterised by journal angle and journal offset
Inventor: XIANG YING
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A roller cone drill bit which comprises a roller cone mounted on a journal forming part of the bit body which has cutting elements disposed at selected locations and where the cone subtends a journal angle of less than 35 degrees and has an offset of less than 3.2 mm (0.15 inches). The cutting elements are arranged so that the gage row defines an oversize angle of between -1.5 and 2 degrees.
Patent GB-2383235-A (GB)
Title: A sim card having a memory configured and operable to store additional data other than telephone numbers and names
Inventor: YANNAY ALON
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2001-12-15
Abstract: A subscriber identification card for use in conjunction with a mobile communications station operable in a mobile communications system, the card including a memory for storing data relating to records of telephone numbers of interest to the user and optionally corresponding contact names associated with such numbers and characterised in that the memory is configured and operable to store additional data useful to the user in operation of the mobile station other than telephone names and contact numbers. Also described is a method of storing information of a user of a mobile station operable within a mobile communications system which includes connecting the subscriber identification card to the mobile station, entry by the user of data into the mobile station via a user data input interface, transfer of the data to the card and insertion of the data into the memory of the card for storage therein, wherein the data includes data useful to the user in operation of the mobile station other than contact names and telephone numbers. The mobile station may be operable in a GSM or TETRA system operating in trunked and/or direct operational mode.
Patent GB-2387453-A (GB)
Title: Cache arrangement indicates when object is available from cache
Inventor: REES J
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-01-08
Abstract: A user of a client machine 10 uses browser software to gain access to objects on a network 30, through a proxy server 34. The proxy server 34 has cache memory 40 to allow objects to be retrieved from cache memory, when available. A mark-up function 64 is provided to modify links within objects passed to the client 10, so that a user can discriminate between links to objects which are available from cache memory 40, and links to objects which are available only from the network 30. This improves the efficiency with which cache memory is used. The objects are preferably HTML documents. The cached links may be indicated to the user by an associated graphic.
Patent GB-2384966-A (GB)
Title: Rodent bait station
Inventor: DELLEVIGNE LAURA
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: The station comprises a base 12 having two portions and a two part cover 14 joined by a hinge 36. The two parts of the cover 16, 18 are also joined by a hinge (42). In use the cover is locked onto the base such that within the station a passageway 120 and a bait chamber 60 are formed. A partition 70 separates the two base portions and has a portal 72 through which a rodent enters the bait chamber from the passageway. An anchoring means 140 may be provided and the cover may have a window portion 160. The station may be provided with a lock 100.
Patent GB-2386260-A (GB)
Title: Compact mains plug
Inventor: BONTEMPO JAMES
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A compact mains plug accepts wires cut to the same length, and has a spade-type fuse mounted in one pin. The wires are connected by a wedge-shaped terminal (4, 5, Fig 2) so that the wire need not be stripped, and the cable is also clamped by a wedge-shaped clamp (6, 7, Fig 3). The plugs plug into a bank of sockets 15. The system is useful where many devices need to be plugged in, such as a home entertainment system or computer system.
Patent GB-2386136-A (GB)
Title: A pivoting cover suitable for a vehicle
Inventor: MILLWARD STANLEY
IPC: E04H6/04
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A cover comprises first and second cover parts (12, 14) , the second part being pivotable relative to the first between a first closed and a second open position and where the first and second parts are movable together to a third position. The cover further comprises a support means which may include a sliding guide means (40) which in use allows the covers to be moved to the third position. The covers may be moved manually or automatically.
Patent GB-2376218-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lift axles
Inventor: BRITTON PHILIP JOHN
IPC: B60B35/04
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: A midlift axle intended for retrofitting to an existing vehicle comprises a spring seat 2 so located on a respective end of the midlift axle 1 that a spring 3, fitted to the spring seat has its free end in a position required for it to be attached to a hanger 8 on a vehicle, U-bolts 7 apply a pressure on the spring seat 2 to assist in its maintenance in its required position on the midlift axle and a means of securing the spring seat to the axle, and where on the assembly of the axle and its springs the U-bolts are left loose, and locking members on flanges 5 on the spring seat retracted, to allow the end of the spring to be slipped below a bridging plate 6, the axle is then presented to a jig to hold it against movement, and allow the free end of the spring to be put in the position necessary for its subsequent attachment to a hanger on the vehicle to cause the spring to assume a correct position on the seat, following which the locking members are driven inwards to contact the sides of the spring and the U-bolts tightened to lock the spring seat and hence the spring in position on the axle. The invention also embraces a front hanger 8 for a leaf spring 3 of a midlift axle 1.
Patent GB-2389005-A (GB)
Title: Enabling cooperation between network kinds such as cellular and wlan
Inventor: MOTOROLA INC
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: In the future it is expected that where a mobile station is within communication range of other terminals in both a cellular network and a WLAN, the available data rate, throughput and system capacity will favour the use of the WLAN. No cooperation protocol exists between cellular and WLAN networks, however. The invention discloses a method of storing in a database, information relating to the coverage area of a plurality of local wireless networks and monitoring the location of the mobile station. The monitored location is compared with the stored coverage area infonnation and a signal is produced in or to the mobile station to alert it to the fact that one of wireless networks is nearby. A fixed installation eg for use as a system controller and a mobile station for use in the method are also described.
Patent GB-2384036-A (GB)
Title: Torque transmission device in particular with double clutch drive mechanism
Inventor: HIRT GUNTER
IPC: F16H61/688
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a torque transmission device with at least a first (45), at least a second (50) and at least a third shaft (18), whereby said torque transmission device comprises at least one drive mechanism which may be switched into different operating states.
Patent GB-2381600-A (GB)
Title: Electronic throttle servo stop position detection system
Inventor: PURSIFULL ROSS DYKSTRA
IPC: F02D9/10
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A method for controlling a throttle valve 34 of an internal combustion engine includes providing an electric motor 30 for actuating the throttle valve. The throttle valve 34 is commanded to change to a commanded position and the control effort required to change to that position is detected. If the control effort exceeds a threshold for a predetermined time period, the control effort is reduced. At certain times, the fully closed and/or fully open stop position is commanded, and the actual positions are determined from sensors 24 and relearned.
Patent GB-2381042-A (GB)
Title: A spark plug where a noble metal chip is laser welded to an electrode
Inventor: HORI TSUNONOBU
IPC: H01T13/20
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A spark plug comprises first and second electrodes with an air gap between and a noble metal chip 2a is joined to at least one of the electrodes 2 by laser welding. The fused portion 10 between the noble metal chip and the electrode continues over at least half of the seam between the two parts in a circumferential direction and weld interfaces or joints (201), usually formed when there is more than one weld, do not exist. A method of laser welding a noble metal member to an electrode is also disclosed, where several laser beams (100) are irradiated simultaneously over at least half of the circumferential contact of the two parts, and another method employs a single annular laser beam (111) over the same area.
Patent GB-2394696-A (GB)
Title: Partially embedded partially matt-coated security element
Inventor: HOWLAND PAUL
IPC: D21H21/42
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: To improve security articles and papers such as bank notes, cheques, personal identification documents, etc, security element 1 is partially embedded into a security substrate. A matt non-reflective coating 2 is applied to at least a part of the security element along at least one edge region 6 of the element, leaving an uncoated area along a centre region 5 of the element. The element may be a ribbon of varying width. The ribbon may also include demetallised regions 7. The element may be a thread or planchette. The substrate may be windowed.
Patent GB-2394920-A (GB)
Title: Extendible safety device above a vehicle bumper
Inventor: FAITHFULL STEPHEN
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A safety device comprises a member 19 which is suitable for location between a motor vehicle bonnet 12 and a transversely extending bumper 14 concealed by a fascia 16, wherein at least an upper part of the member 19 is capable of deploying forwards of the bonnet 12 front when the fascia 16 is deformed in a collision. Preferably, the member 19 is a grille for admitting air to an engine compartment and which pivots forwards when the fascia 16 is deformed by means of a mechanical coupling 21. Alternatively, movement of the member 19 may be electronically controlled and pyrotechnically actuated. The member 19 is preferably made from a resilient plastic and may be mounted on a deformable energy absorbing bracket 20. Energy absorbing foam 15 may be located behind the fascia 16. Injury to a pedestrian's leg 5 is minimised by providing a contact with the grille 19 in addition to a fascia contact zone.
Patent GB-2380049-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for finishing a magnetic slider
Inventor: BOUTAGHOU ZINE-EDDINE
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A process for finishing a disc drive slider (22, 23) in which a pressure generator (38) applies multiple pressures (36) to the back surface of one slider while the front surface (25) of the one slider contacts a lapping surface (24) to form a finished front surface of the slider (22). The slider (22) is part of a substrate (20) having multiple unfinished sliders (22) formed in it. An etch process is used to etch trenches (32) in the substrate (20) aligned between the sliders (22) and to form webs (34) joining the sliders (22) together. After the sliders (22) are finished by lapping, the webs (34) are removed to separate the sliders (22). The multiple sliders are conveniently held together during the finished process and the etching process avoids damage to the sliders (22).
Patent GB-2400711-A (GB)
Title: Wireless alarm system monitoring the position of valuables that is suitable for protecting computers or mobile phones which are using wireless data networks
Inventor: DIMMER PAUL THOMAS
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: An alarm system for protecting movable entities such as personal valuables has a master unit and a number of slave units. The master unit (11) has a transceiver for wireless communication with the slave units (14, 15, 16), and each slave unit includes a transceiver for wirelessly communicating with the master unit. The system includes a separate detector responsive to signals transmitted between the master unit and each slave unit to produce a separation signal when the transmitted signals are indicative of one or more of the slave units having become separated from the master unit. An alert generator, in the form of an audible or visual alarm, is coupled to the separation detector and arranged to generate and alert in response to the separation signal. In this way, the system activates an alert when a movable entity such as a mobile telephone or laptop computer, is separated from its owner.
Patent GB-2400813-A (GB)
Title: Positioning structure of retractable handle
Inventor: CHEN CHIA-YU
IPC: F16B7/14
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A positioning structure of a retractable handle comprising sliding inner and outer tubes 10,20; a section 30 mounted on an end of the inner tube having an axial hole 31 and two cavities 32a,32b on each of its sides; two movable pieces 33a,33b mounted in each of the cavities, one face of each of the movable pieces having screw teeth; a cone 34 positioned between the two movable pieces, having an axial hole 341 and an outer surface with screw teeth 340 to engage the teeth of the movable pieces; and a rod 22 which passes through the axial hole of the cone and is attached to a ring 21 positioned on an end of the outer tube.
Patent GB-2397222-A (GB)
Title: Automotive easy-entry assembly with position memory
Inventor: ABDELLA DAVID J
IPC: B60N2/14
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly providing easy-entry when a seat back 14 is tilted forward and the whole seat is slid forward comprises a lost motion element 94 which, upon return of the seat to an aft position, enables a trigger element 90 of a seat latching arrangement to either (a) impact a memory block 92 and allow the latch arrangement to secure the seat when the seat back 14 is in an upright position [Figures 10,11]; or (b) impact and pass over the memory block 92 without being damaged when the seat back is dumped forward [Figures 8,9]. The memory block 92 is mounted to a secured track 28 that is provided with engagement holes 42. The engagement holes 42 are engaged by a locking arm 46 that is rotatably mounted to track 36 fixed to the seat. A lifting cam 72 moves the locking arm 46 into a travel position when an actuator arm 62 is rotated by movement of the back frame 14. A locking cam [80, Figure 5] associated with the lifting cam includes a locking element [82, Figure 5] that is engaged by a sear element 86 on a searing cam 84. When the sear element engages the locking element, the locking arm is maintained in the travel position. The trigger element is mounted on the searing cam. The lost motion element is coupled to the searing cam and the lifting cam.
Patent GB-2402295-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications services apparatus
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A caller is able to specify, using control signals such as DTMF signals input by telephone keys, an audio clip or file to be played to the recipient during a normal voice call or to be left on a voice mail system. The control signals, detected by a DTMF detector 16, are associated with corresponding audio clips in an audio store 19. According to the identity of the detected control signals, a switch 15 allows the selected audio clip to be injected into the voice path.
Patent GB-2386801-A (GB)
Title: A method of locating a mobile station
Inventor: HALLS GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: H04J3/00
Filed: 2000-03-24
Abstract: A method of locating a mobile station within a cell of a telecommunications system is disclosed which involves a determination of the location of three base stations, scheduling measurements for each of the base stations using a RACH, comparing a signal received from the mobile station, preferably on the RACH, with timing signals in each base station and using the comparison to determine the location of the mobile station.
Patent GB-2404233-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment mechanism
Inventor: BROWN DOMINIC ROBERT DYLAN
IPC: B60N2/225
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat back inclination assembly comprising an output (12,fig 5) adapted to transfer rotary movement to a rotatable part of a vehicle seat back inclination assembly, a first drive (18,fig 1) operably connected to the output to provide rotary movement during operation of the first drive and a second, independent, drive 28 operably connected to the output to provide rotary movement during operation of the second drive.
Patent GB-2388367-A (GB)
Title: A process for making rare earth doped optical fibre
Inventor: BANDYOPADHYAY TARUN
IPC: C03B37/018
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for making rare earth doped preforms and fibres by a combination of MCVD technique and solution doping method, said method comprising developing matched or depressed clad structure inside a silica glass substrate tube followed by deposition of unsintered particulate layer containing GeO2 and P2O5 for formation of the core and solution doping by soaking the porous soot layer into an alcoholic/aqueous solution of RE-salts containing co-dopants like AlCl3 / Al(NO3)3 in definite proportion, controlling the porosity of the soot, dipping period, strength of the solution and the proportion of the codopants to achieve the desired RE ion concentration in the core and minimise the core clad boundary defects and followed by drying, oxidation, dehydration and sintering of the RE containing porous deposit and collapsing at a high temperature to produce the preform and overladding with silica tubes of suitable dimensions and fibre drawing to produce fibres.