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Patent GB-2351694-A (GB)
Title: Liquid cooled blow moulded article
Inventor: MIEHLS BRAD ALAN
IPC: B29C49/04
Filed: 2000-04-12
Abstract: A method of blow moulding a plastic article is disclosed. The plastic article (38) is blow moulded within a mould (12,14). The article has a plastic parison wall (22). The wall (22) is pierced by a first needle (32) and a second needle (34) or blowing pin. A fluid-tight connection is formed between the first needle (32) and the parison wall (22). A volume of cooling liquid (36) is injected into the article (38) through the first needle (32). The cooling liquid (36) cools the interior wall. Gas is vented from within the article through the second needle (34) while the cooling liquid (36) is injected into the article. The cooling liquid (36) is evacuated through the first needle (32) after the interior wall is cooled sufficiently to be removed from the mould (12,14). The plastic parison is extruded into the mould. The cooling liquid may be drained by gravity or positive air pressure.
Patent GB-2347361-A (GB)
Title: Disposable filter element
Inventor: LUO LANG
IPC: B01D29/21
Filed: 1998-11-03
Abstract: A fluid filter element (10) for a permanent perforated core hydraulic fluid filter system is disclosed herein. The filter element (10) includes a rigid resin mesh tube (16) having a thickness of at least 0.050 inch with an inner diameter enabling a sliding fit over the permanent core, filter media (12) in a tubular shape abutting the rigid resin mesh tubing (16), end caps (18, 20) secured to the axial ends of the rigid resin mesh tube and the media, and seals (24) for sealing the end caps to the permanent perforated core.
Patent GB-2348211-A (GB)
Title: Method for electroplating metal coating(s) on particulates at high coating speed with high current density
Inventor: YIH PAY
IPC: C25D5/00
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: The electroplating process of the present invention is a cyclical operation having at least three essentially independent steps in each cycle of operation with the independent steps carried out in sequence and consisting of stirring, sedimentation and electroplating. The sedimentation step occurs over an essentially quiescent time interval with essentially no current flow through the electrolyte and essentially no stirring so as to form a sedimentation layer of loosely contacted particulates on said cathode plate. The electroplating step follows the sedimentation step at a current density of over at least 5 a/dm<SP>2</SP>. The stirring step immediately follows the step of electroplating with the stirring operation being sufficiently vigorous to disperse the particulates in the sedimentation layer and to break up particulates bridged by metallic coating formed during the previous step of electroplating.
Patent GB-2355045-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine aeroengine control system having an electronic control unit integral with at least a fuel metering valve
Inventor: HATTORI YUICHI
IPC: F02C9/28
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: In a control system for a gas turbine aeroengine having a control unit made up of an electronic control unit (ECU) 80 which calculates a fuel flow rate command value based at least on the detected rotational speed of the turbine and a desired power output, and a fuel control unit (FCU) 30 including at least a fuel metering valve 32 which meters fuel to be supplied to the engine based on the calculated fuel flow rate command value, the ECU 80 is integrally connected to the FCU 30, thereby reducing the size, weight and possible resonance of the control units. An alternator (PMA) 60 is integrally connected to the FCU 30 and the rotational speed of the turbine is detected based on the wave form generated by the alternator. The hardware construction is disclosed (fig 5) with the ECU integrated into one chip. The ECU is configured to have an overspeed protector function making a separate protector unnecessary.
Patent GB-2366807-A (GB)
Title: A laundry appliance
Inventor: FITTON NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: D06F39/12
Filed: 2000-09-16
Abstract: A laundry appliance (10), comprises an outer casing (12) in which is mounted a means for washing/drying laundry (not shown). The outer casing comprises a fascia (20) having a generally circular opening (30) Fig 2 to allow access to the interior of the case, side portions (14) and a cover (16). The fascia is fixed to the outer case by means of a pair of flanges (40, 44) Fig 3a and a plurality of screws through cooperating holes(42 and 88, 50, 68 and 82), hooks (76) Fig 4 and slots (80) are also provided to connect the fascia to the front of the washing machine. The fascia is shaped in order to receive the control panel (24) and the soap tray (26). The fascia (20) is removable from the outer casing (12) so as to be interchangeable with an alternative fascia (150, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 162) Fig 9 differing in appearance. There are also provided methods of manufacturing/assembling the facia and machine, Fig 10.
Patent GB-2368520-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable telescopic umbrella holder
Inventor: HILL JOANNA
IPC: A45B11/00
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: An umbrella holder, that has three sections, 5,6 and 7, with sections 6 and 7 having telescopic features so that the desired height can be achieved by retracting or expanding the length of sections 6 and 7. A base clamp 1 can be securely attached onto a wheeled unit or framework and a ball and socket joint 3 allows the angle of the telescopic arm to be adjusted. A further ball and socket joint 9 houses a clamp 12 that can be fixed at an angle by Wing nut 10 and acts as a holder in which an umbrella can be placed and secured.
Patent GB-2363225-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle rattle prediction using a computer model
Inventor: HER JENYUAN YUAN
IPC: G01M17/007
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: Processing vibration displacement data of elements of a vehicle computer aided engineering (CAE) model 12 to predict vehicle rattles. A vehicle model is divided into a plurality of elements 44, 46, 48, 50 and grids 32, 34. Displacement data, including magnitude and phase data for each element as a function of vibration over time, are provided, 14. The element-grid pairs which contact due to vibration are then determined using the displacement data, and the contact velocity for each contacting element-grid pair is estimated, 16. Rattle for each contacting element pair is determined, as a function of velocity, using rattle criteria 18, to generate a rattle index indicative of rattle severity. A mapping showing the severity of rattle at each location of the vehicle model is generated using the rattle indices, 20. Vehicle manufacturers can thus simulate the rattle, squeak and other noises associated with different vehicle designs prior to actually building vehicles incorporating the vehicle designs.
Patent GB-2369946-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for embedding and recovering data depending on error levels
Inventor: KEATING STEPHEN MARK
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: A system for embedding a plurality of data items in and recovering the data items from information material includes an apparatus for embedding the data comprising an error correction encoder (200, Figure 2) operable to encode each of the data items in accordance with a systematic error correction code to produce encoded data items (125, Figure 2), each comprising the corresponding source data item and redundant data, and a combining processor (240, Figure 4) operable to combine the encoded data items with the information material. The system further comprises an apparatus for detecting and recovering the embedded data from the information material comprising an embedded data detector operable to detect and generate a recovered version of the error correction encoded data from the information material, an error processor operable 400 for each of the recovered encoded data items, to determine whether the recovered encoded data item is deemed too errored, and if not, decoding the encoded data item to generate a recovered version of the data item, and a data store 410 for storing the recovered version of the data item, a recovery data processor 404, operates if the error processor 400 determines that one of the recovered encoded data items is errored, to compare the source data item of the errored encoded data item, with at least one other source data item from the data store, 410 to estimate the source data item of the errored encoded data item consequent upon a corresponding value of the other recovered data item.
Patent GB-2356642-A (GB)
Title: Wear resistant articles
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID CALLUM
IPC: F16D13/64
Filed: 1999-11-25
Abstract: An annular body, and method of making same, comprising at least one wear surface portion, the portion comprising a plurality of layers held in a matrix, each layer consisting essentially of fibres which extend generally in one direction and parallel to each other and from the centre of the body to the periphery, whereby the wear of that surface portion is improved. The body can be formed into an aircraft brake disc.
Patent GB-2357215-A (GB)
Title: Resonant panel loudspeakers
Inventor: AZIMA HENRY
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 1999-10-12
Abstract: A mid/high frequency loudspeaker drive unit comprising a stiff lightweight resonant panel form member, a housing in which the panel form member is mounted, a resilient suspension connected between the edges of the panel form member and the housing, the arrangement being such that the housing and the panel form member together define a sealed enclosure, and an electrodynamic exciter for applying bending wave energy to the panel form member to cause it to resonate to produce an acoustic output, the exciter comprising a magnet assembly rigidly fixed to the housing and defining an annular gap and a voice coil disposed in the annular gap and rigidly fixed to the panel form member near to the geometric centre thereof, the location of the voice coil in the annular gap being provided by the said resilient suspension.
Patent GB-2373676-A (GB)
Title: Communications operating system and method therefor
Inventor: VARDOULIAS GEORGE
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: A mobile subscriber unit is provided with a memory (8) containing the cell selection and re-selection functions relating to a plurality of different radio networks (4 to 6) eg. GSM, UMTS, satellite, available in its locality, thus enabling the subscriber unit to identify and camp on to any one of the networks. Once a communications link is established, the subscriber unit requests over-the-air download of the full operating protocol from the chosen network. A self-check procedure is optionally provided to ensure that the downloaded data is functioning correctly. The choice of network may be influenced by user preference data held in a memory (10). The invention enables operation of a subscriber unit on a choice of many networks without the need for a large memory for holding the full protocols for all available networks.
Patent GB-2361515-A (GB)
Title: Rolled product for a chain
Inventor: NAKAGAWA TAKERO
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: A rolled product 4 for a chain comprises plural dimples 2 are formed zigzag in at least one of the inner or outer peripheral surface of the rolled product 4. The dimples are formed to absorb a plastic deformation of a rolled workpiece when forced through the circular orifice of a die. Plural recessed portions are thus defined by the dimples on any imaginary straight line in the axial direction of the rolled product. When used as a bushing or roller in a chain, the rolled product improves the lubricant retaining performance in a rotating and sliding portion. A method of manufacture is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2374949-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and controlling reaction system in reactor
Inventor: ASHE ROBERT
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: A reaction system comprising a reactor containing a reaction process medium and a heat exchanger and providing a conduit through which flows a heat transfer fluid in which wherein measurement of the flow and temperature change of the heat transfer fluid across the reaction is used to determine the heat generated or absorbed by the reaction system and that determination is used to monitor and control the reaction wherein <SL> <LI>i. the average temperature difference between the heat transfer fluid and the processes fluid is from 1 to 100{C <LI>ii. the temperature differential (t<SB>si</SB>-t<SB>so</SB>) of the heat transfer fluid across the reaction system is at least 1{C <LI>iii. the linear velocity of the heat transfer fluid is at least 0.1 meters/second. </SL>
Patent GB-2359626-A (GB)
Title: Compound screening method
Inventor: VERWAERDE PHILLIPPE
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: A method of identifying potentially pharmacologically useful compounds comprises (a) dispensing substantially equal numbers of nematode worms into each of the wells of a multi-well assay plate; (b) contacting the worms with a sample of a test compound; and (c) detecting changes in the intracellular levels of ions, metabolites or secondary messengers in cells of the worms using non-visual detection means. The worms may be transgenic <I>C. elegans</I> expressing a marker molecule which generates a signal in response to changes in said intracellular levels and may be synchronised in the same growth stage. Changes in levels of intracellular calcium, cAMP, diacylglycerol or IP3 may particularly be detected.
Patent GB-2361982-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating piston engine
Inventor: MOCZULSKI LECH
IPC: F02F1/00
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a reciprocating piston engine comprising at least one cylinder whose cylinder liner (2) is provided with at least one groove (9) which forms an oil pocket (8) and which is situated in the area of the running surface (4) of said liner, whereby the running surface (4) faces the piston (6) assigned to the cylinder. The aim of the invention is to create a particularly protective operating mode and thus attain a particularly long service life of the cylinder liner (2). To this end, the groove (9) has a depth which corresponds to the maximum depth of the wear of the cylinder liner (2). A filling (10) is allocated to said groove (9). The material used for the filling (10) in the groove (9) has a lower capacity of resistance to wear than the basic material of the cylinder liner (2).
Patent GB-2363735-A (GB)
Title: Plural ball roulette apparatus
Inventor: SUMMERS CHARLES JOHN
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: A gaming apparatus comprising a wheel (2) mounted for rotation about its axis in a horizontal plane, a peripheral region of the upper surface of wheel being divided into a plurality of compartments (14). The apparatus comprises means for delivering a plurality of balls to the surface of the wheel (2), sensing means (40,42,50) for identifying which of the compartments (14) of the occupied by balls, and means for providing a payout according to the compartments identified by said sensing means. A striker is positioned above the wheel for dislodging any ball that becomes trapped.
Patent GB-2363652-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining potential interfacial severity for a formation
Inventor: LEDGERWOOD III LEROY W
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for generating an indicator of potential for abrupt changes in rock strength in a particular wellbore. Forensic wellbore data is obtained from at least one previously drilled wellbore which is determined to be comparable to the target wellbore. An interfacial severity computer program is provided. The program consists of executable program instructions. It is adapted to utilize a plurality of wellbore parameters, including at least one forensic wellbore data element. The interfacial severity computer program is loaded onto a data processing system. At least the forensic wellbore data, and possibly other wellbore parameter data elements, are supplied as an input to the interfacial severity computer program. The data processing system is utilized to execute program instructions of the interfacial severity computer program. This applies the inputs to the interfacial severity computer program which produces an output and indicator of the potential for abrupt changes in rock strength in the particular target wellbore.
Patent GB-2367218-A (GB)
Title: USSD signal call connection for mobile
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: A controller identifies a telephone number request within an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) signal received from a mobile phone. A connection is then set up with the requested number, and information determined from the USSD signal relating to the identity of the mobile telephone number is passed to the called party. The requested number may be a short code number, or a respective voice mailbox. The controller may access a credit database before making the connection.
Patent GB-2374831-A (GB)
Title: Security tags with random particles
Inventor: FARRALL ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G07D7/20
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: Particles having a reflective and/or refractive layer or component are randomly distributed in 3-dimensions in a light transmitting matrix on a substrate to provide a security tag. Light reflection/refraction by the particles generates an optical signature which is interpreted by a reader. Light of one or more wavelengths may be used to illuminate the tag. The signature, which may include the particle coordinates, may be stored in an encrypted or unencrypted form locally or on a central database. The authenticity of a tag is determined by comparing the signature read from it with previously stored data.
Patent GB-2385118-A (GB)
Title: Decorative lights for an artificial Christmas tree
Inventor: CHANG CHIH-CHEN
IPC: A47G33/06
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A decorative lighting assembly for illuminating an artificial tree has an electric circuit disposed in the trunk 1 of the tree to provide power. The branches 2 of the tree are arranged in layers and radiate from the trunk, each radiating branch having several minor branches 32 that extend laterally therefrom. The minor branches support artificial needles and are secured to the major branches by tape bindings (4, figure 2). A string of decorative lights (figure 1) and a plug and socket connection 34 to the trunk circuit are provided for each layer of branches and the wire 31 is hidden underneath the tape bindings on the major branches and by the needles on the minor branches. The lights are wired in series in a pattern matching the branches, so that each minor branch has a light at its tip. Each bulb holder may have a hook (331, figure 2) to retain it on the branch.
Patent GB-2370836-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for fuel outlet
Inventor: BIRCH BRIAN
IPC: B60K15/05
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: Removable protective fuel cover is formed with lid 1, having two substantially equal halves 1a, 1b. Each half 1a, 1b is hinged 2a, 2b along an edge to base plate 7. Lid halves 1a, 1b meet substantially centrally over aperture 11, thus encasing the fuel outlet. The lid halves may be of different sizes. The cover may be locked closed.
Patent GB-2394195-A (GB)
Title: Screening panel
Inventor: BURNETT GEORGE ALEXANDER
IPC: B01D33/03
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A shale shaker for separating drilling mud comprises a screening panel (1, fig. 1), a support panel (100, fig. 6) a basket and a shaking mechanism. The panel is formed by taking a rectangular panel and first cutting or punching holes in the panel to form apertures 5, the edges of these apertures 28, 29, 30 are then folded away from the top surface of the panel. The panel has mesh layers adhered to the top surface and the lower surface is provided with a reinforcing panel wherein the reinforcing panel has strip apertures(101, fig. 6), the edges of which (104, fig. 6) are folded upwards and contact the folded down edges of the panel (where these meet, they are welded together). The apertures are preferably triangular, with the folded down edges joined at the ends to respective ends of the adjacent folded edges by interlinking portions. The triangular apertures are arranged in rows 35, 42 such that they form interlinking hexagonal patterns, the centre of said hexagonal patterns having an aperture (59, fig. 2).
Patent GB-2383527-A (GB)
Title: Dust collection unit with mechanically-assisted opening means
Inventor: NAKAI KOICHI
IPC: A47L9/20
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A detachable dust collection unit for a vacuum cleaner comprises a case 21 with a lid 32 hinged thereupon, a lock for sealing said lid to said case, and a lid opening mechanism working in cooperation with said lock to forcibly open said lid. The lock mechanism comprises a spring-loaded clamp lever 33, which hooks over a fringe 32a of the lid to secure it against the case. The opening mechanism comprises a elongate member 35 slidably mounted on the case, with a lower distal end 35e resting against the fringe 32a, against which it may be urged to open the lid. A protrusion 35d upon the elongate member acts against the clamp lever of the locking mechanism, to simultaneously release the lock as the lid is forced open. The upper distal end 35a of the elongate member is acted upon by a spring 35b to force it to return to its original position after use. Alternatively, the opening mechanism may comprise a spring-loaded lever mounted horizontally on the lid, and restrained by the clamp lever of the lock. When released by the opening of the lock, the lever urges against ribs provided on the surface of the case, to force the lid open.
Patent GB-2387028-A (GB)
Title: Control trimming of hard mask for transistor gate
Inventor: AMINPUR MASSUD
IPC: H01L21/3065
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A method is provided, the method including forming a gate dielectric layer (510) above a substrate layer ((505), forming a gate conductor layer (515) above the gate dielectric layer (510), forming a first hard mask layer (540). The method also includes forming a trimmed photoresist mark (570) above the second hard mask layer (550), and forming a patterned hard mask (650) in the second hard mask layer (550) using the trimmed photoresist mask (570) to remove portions (655) of the second hard mask layer (550), the patterned hard mask (650) having a first dimension (  w  trim). The method further includes forming a selectively etched hard mask (740) in the first hard mask layer (540) by removing portions (745) of the first hard mask layer (540) adjacent the patterned hard mask (650), the selectively etched hard mask (740) having a second dimension (  W  ) less than the first dimension (  w  trim), and forming a structure (800) using the selectively etched hard mask (740) to remove portions of the gate conductor layer (515) above the gate dielectric layer (510).
Patent GB-2401950-A (GB)
Title: Test device for a 110V plug
Inventor: PETERS SCOTT
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A test device for a 110V plug comprises a collar of hollow circular design consisting of a top ring, a bottom ring, and inner and outer transparent sides, within which are located three LEDs, a resistor and a diode. To strengthen the collar four upright tubes are installed in the collar and the LEDs are located in these. The collar is placed in between the two halves of a 110 volt plug and two cables drop out of the side of the collar to allow connection to the terminals within the plug. The collar only illuminates when the plug is connected to a live electrical supply. Failure of the collar to illuminate would indicate an interruption of the electrical supply. For example if there were five leads plugged together, totalling ten plugs, if the 6<th> to the 10<th> plugs were not illuminated the fault would lie between the 5<th> and 6<th> plug. The test device therefore reduces the amount of time wasted in fault finding.