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Patent GB-2357188-A (GB)
Title: Antenna for a mobile radio device
Inventor: IDE YOSHIYUKI
IPC: H04B1/3822
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: A mobile radio device of a folding type has a simple structure with an antenna which can function in a position parallel to the edge of the radio apparatus, or a position perpendicular to this. The antenna comprises a whip antenna 1, which is operational in the perpendicular position, and insulated form this, a coil or meander line antenna 3, which is operational in the other position. The antenna assembly can be rotated between the 2 positions. In the mobile radio device, when the antenna ANT1 is in the perpendicular position, a change over circuit 8 connects a radio circuit 12 with a first impedance matching circuit 9 and supplies power to the linear antenna element 1 through a first feed terminal 5, such that only the linear antenna element 1 is operational. When the antenna is in the position parallel to the radio apparatus, the change over circuit 8 connects the radio circuit 12 with a second impedance matching circuit 10 and supplies power to the coiled antenna element 3 through a second feed terminal 6, and therefore only the coiled antenna is operational.
Patent GB-2354322-A (GB)
Title: Seismic data acquisition and method for spatially filtering seismic data
Inventor: BAETEN GUIDO JOSEF MARIA
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 1999-06-24
Abstract: A method of acquiring and processing seismic data involving deploying a number of seismic sensors, actuating a seismic source, receiving seismic signals produced by the seismic source using the seismic sensors, calculating offset distances (44) between the seismic source and the seismic sensors, and (42) producing spatially filtered seismic data from the received seismic signals. The inventive method may be used effectively with receiver arrays having smaller areal footprints and fewer sensors per receiver station location than conventional seismic data acquisition systems. It also allows ground roll and random noise to be effectively attenuated as the seismic data is spatially resampled or prepared for spatial resampling.
Patent GB-2357686-A (GB)
Title: Releasable weight attachment
Inventor: FORREST NIGEL JOHN
IPC: A01K91/04
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: The attachment allows the E of a sinker weight W to be attached to a fishing line L in a manner which will allow release of the weight when snagged. The attachment comprises a wire element having a U-shaped portion comprised of two parallel limbs 1 and 2 joined by a base limb 3. The end of limb 2 is formed with an eye 4 and retroverted to extend back, as limb 5, parallel to limb 2. The base limb 3 is connected with the line L and an angular bent latch portion 6 is formed at the end of the limb 1 which engages eye E of weight W and enters eye 4 of limb 2. A retaining washer 7 has a slot and aperture which permit the washer to be slipped over the limb 3, which passes through the slot, and over the end of limb 5, which passes through the aperture. The washer drops to the position shown in Fig. 1 and thus prevents the limbs 1 and 2 diverging and the latch 6 from opening and releasing the weight W. On impact with the water surface the washer 7 is driven back to the position shown in Fig. 2 which causes latch 6 to disengage from eye 4 and the weight to slide off free from the attachment.
Patent GB-2359255-A (GB)
Title: Wick-based volatile liquid dispenser
Inventor: ZEMBRODT ANTHONY
IPC: F24F6/10
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: The dispenser includes a housing 50 having a socket portion 56 and an electric plug portion 59. A container 60, containing a volatile liquid to be evaporated by heat from an electric heater 80, has a body for storing the liquid and a neck 62' for engaging the socket portion 56 of the housing. An annular retaining ring 30 is fixed in a passage in the neck 62', through which a wick 54 extends between the body of the container 60 and the socket portion 56 of the housing 50. A retaining pin 40 extends through the wick 54 below the neck 62', so that upward extraction of the wick 54 from the retaining ring 30, and subsequent exposure to the liquid, by a child is prevented. The body of the container 60 is not covered by any part of the housing 50 (most clearly seen in figures 2 and 3).
Patent GB-2358377-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident seal with two protrusions and a line of weakness
Inventor: BENJAMINS ARTHUR MICHAEL
IPC: G09F3/04
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: The opening 2 of a bag 1 has a tamper evident seal in the form of a locking member 6 engaging a lock unit 4 through a location plate 3. The locking member 6 has two projections 10,11 that are bisected by a line of weakness 17. The first projection 10 engages with a first aperture 7 on the lock unit 4 to prevent lateral movement of the locking member 6. The second projection 11 can be of an arrowhead-type barb to lock into a narrow portion 8a of a second aperture 8 in the lock unit 4 (fig 3a-c). In use, to break the seal the locking member is lifted by inserting a finger into a recessed portion 13; the line of weakness 17 either breaks or bends to allow first projection 10 to be removed (fig 4b); with the first projection removed the second projection 11 can slide within aperture 8 to wider portion 8b where it can be removed (figs 4c-e).
Patent GB-2359291-A (GB)
Title: Laser alignment apparatus for aligning a fork with a fit-in groove
Inventor: MATSUOI HIROSHI
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: A fork lift 1 according to the invention is provided with a row of forks 2, the fork lift having a laser beam irradiation apparatus 8 disposed so as to irradiate a laser beam 9 to a predetermined position which is below the fork 2a and is related to the position thereof. Then, the laser beam irradiation apparatus 8 includes an apparatus for irradiating a laser beam 9 into a fork fit-in groove 3a formed in an upper side of a pallet 3, an apparatus for irradiating the laser beam 9 outside the fork fit-in groove 3a formed in the pallet 3, and an apparatus for irradiating the laser beam 9 inside and outside the fork fit-in groove 3a formed in the upper side of the pallet 3, when the fork 2a is positioned above the fork fit-in groove 3a formed in the upper side of the pallet 3.
Patent GB-2377576-A (GB)
Title: Modelling of three dimensional shapes
Inventor: FRANICH RUGGERO ELIA HENDRIK
IPC: G01B11/245
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A method of digitally modelling a three dimensional shape comprises the steps of acquiring a plurality of images of the object including images in different orientations, identifying sections of the object, for each section masking the images so as to exclude other sections and deriving a digital representation of the shape of that section from the silhouette thereof, and joining the digital representations of the sections to form a digital representation of the three dimensional shape. It is naturally preferable for the sections to be line-convex, but it may be useful to compromise and select sections that are only nearly so. In this way, a number of 3D representations are prepared and stitched together to form a whole.
Patent GB-2378947-A (GB)
Title: Methods of making pyrazinamide comprising treating protonated pyrazine with a reactive amide species
IPC: A61P31/06
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A method of making pyrazinamide comprises protonating pyrazine at either or both of the basic nitrogen atoms in the ring and treating the protonated pyrazine with a reactive amide species to form pyrazinamide. In particular, protonation is carried out with a salt-forming acid, preferably with concentrated sulfuric acid. The amide species may comprise amide radicals and more preferably amide free radicals. The amide species may be derived from an amide precursor in the presence of a free radical generator. The free radical generator may be a two part generator including peroxide and a ferrous salt, in particular hydrogen peroxide and ferrous sulfate. A method of making pyrazinamide may comprise treating pyrazine with salt-forming acid to form a pyrazine salt, admixing the salt with a reactive amide species precursor and treating the mixture with free radical generator precursor to liberate amide free radicals which bond to the pyrazine ring to form pyrazinamide.
Patent GB-2363667-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for correcting digital asymmetric read signals
Inventor: GOH NAN LING
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A method for compensating digital samples of an asymmetric read signal is presented. The method involves reading a digital sample of an asymmetric read signal V(t)(160), generating a compensated sample at least when the digital sample requires compensation (164), and outputting either the digital sample (168) or the compensated sample (166). Also presented is an asymmetry correction block (158) of a read channel (144) of a disc drive (110) that includes an input (200), a level detector (202), a compensator (204), and an output (208). The level detector (202) and the compensator (204) receive the digital sample through the input (200). The level detector (202) determines whether the digital sample requires compensation. The compensator (204) generates a compensated sample at least when the digital sample requires compensation. The output (208) selectively outputs either the digital sample or the compensated sample.
Patent GB-2382823-A (GB)
Title: Soakaway
Inventor: GALLAGHER SEAN JOSEPH
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2001-12-08
Abstract: A soakaway comprises a tubular body having an upper plain section (2) and a lower perforated section (4). A detachable base (5) is provided around the bottom of the lower section. An inlet (3) is provided in the upper section. The body is suitably made from plastics material or fiberglass.
Patent GB-2386615-A (GB)
Title: Bleaching composition
Inventor: APPEL ADRIANUS CORNELIS MARIA
IPC: D06L4/00
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A bleaching composition comprises a ligand, L, which forms a complex with a transition metal, the bleaching composition upon addition to an aqueous medium providing an aqueous bleaching medium substantially devoid of a peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or peroxyl-generating bleach system, said ligand having a hydrophobic substituent and present in the bleaching composition as a free ligand, said hydrophobic substituent increasing hydrophobicity of the transition metal binding moiety of the ligand, wherein the ligand has a Log P value of at least 3. The composition provides superior bleaching for oily stains.
Patent GB-2378444-A (GB)
Title: A carrier/solvent system comprising an amine hydrochloride, phosphorous acid & optionally phosphoric acid
Inventor: COWAN JUSTIN MARK
IPC: C07F9/38
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A carrier/solvent system comprises an amine hydrochloride, phosphorous acid and optionally phosphoric acid, wherein the phosphorous acid and optional phosphoric acid may be produced in situ (eg by the reaction of water with phosphorous chloride and phosphorous oxychloride respectively). The amine hydrochloride is preferably the hydrochloride of a C<SB>1-8</SB> primary, secondary or tertiary amine, especially of trimethylamine, triethylamine, tripropylamine or tributylamine. This system may be used as the carrier/solvent in the preparation of a bisphosphonate by the reaction of a carbonyl compound with a phosphorus halide (especially a phosphorous trihalide such as the trichloride or tribromide).
Patent GB-2378446-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing a synthetic rubber latex having a large particle size
Inventor: LEE BYEONG-DO
IPC: C08J3/03
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A method of preparing a synthetic rubber latex which comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) pretreating a seed synthetic rubber latex with deionised water, an anionic emulsifier, a non-ionic emulsifier and an anti-foaming agent; <LI>(b) mixing an unsaturated acid-containing copolymer latex, having 10 to 50% by weight solids content, with deionized water and a pH controlling agent to produce an unsaturated acid-containing latex with 1 to 10% by weight solids content and a pH of 5 to 11; and <LI>(c) adding the latex of (a) to the latex of (b). </SL> The seed synthetic rubber latex preferably has particle sizes from 700-1500 Ñ and a solids content of from 30 to 50% by weight. The synthetic rubber latex may comprise polybutadiene, butadiene-styrene copolymer, butadiene-  a  -methyl styrene copolymer, butadiene-(meth)acrylate copolymer or mixtures thereof. The unsaturated acid monomer may comprise (meth)acrylic acid, methyl acrylic acid, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, fumaric acid or maleic acid.
Patent GB-2384542-A (GB)
Title: Charge valve for an air conditioning system
Inventor: SCHROEDER FRED GEORG
IPC: F16K15/06
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A service valve for an air conditioning system in a vehicle. The valve comprising a valve body (24) defining a valve bore (32), the valve bore (32) including a dynamic valve seating surface (34). A resiliently biassed valve pin assembly (38) is mounted and slideable within the valve bore between an open and closed position with the valve pin (40) including a primary seal portion (46) and a secondary elastomeric seal portion (54) mounted to the primary seal portion(46). Further, the seating surface may include a metal sheet member coated with an elastomeric material (834, figure 14).
Patent GB-2395741-A (GB)
Title: Grouting tool
Inventor: EVANS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E01C23/09
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A paving slab grouting tool includes two trays connected on one side by a lockable sliding hinge 2, an adjustable gap through which filling material may be applied and a wedge 3 to locate the device over the open joint.
Patent GB-2386646-A (GB)
Title: Scroll compressor with economizer injection ports extending through scroll wrap
Inventor: LIFSON ALEXANDER
IPC: F25B5/02
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A scroll compressor for use in a refrigeration cycle including an economiser loop is provided with economizer injection ports 25 which extend through the wrap 24 of one of the scroll members 22. The other scroll member 40 is provided with grooves 46 in its base plate. The injection of economizer fluid occurs only during a portion of the orbiting cycle when the injection port and corresponding grooves are aligned with each other. Preferably the injection ports are formed through a so-called "hybrid" wrap which has a varying thickness.
Patent GB-2400158-A (GB)
Title: Micro-fluidic thermally responsive valve
Inventor: CEFAI JOSEPH
IPC: F15C5/00
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A fluidic device comprising a housing having an inlet (10) and an outlet (12) defining a fluid flow path (14) therebetween. A channel (16) is provided within the housing, which channel (16) is filled with a material (18), such as wax, which supports a reversible, electromagnetic energy activated change in plasticity and/or deformability. The channel (16) filled with material is covered (or enclosed) by a resiliently flexible membrane (20). A port (22) is provided in the housing for the application of pressure or vacuum to the material (18) in the channel (16). A valve seat (24) is provided between the inlet (10) and the outlet. When no electromagnetic energy is applied to the wax (18), it is in a substantially solid state and remains stationary within the channel (16). In use, to open the valve, the wax is melted by the application of electromagnetic energy thereto, and a vacuum is applied to the port (22), such that the portion of the membrane (20) adjacent the valve seat (24) is pulled down, away from the valve seat (24) as the molten wax is drawn back by the vacuum, thereby opening the fluid flow path (14) between the inlet (10) and the outlet (12). With the vacuum still being applied to the port (22), the wax is allowed (or caused) to cool, and the wax (18) solidifies, locking the valve in the open position. In order to close the valve, pressure is applied to the port (22) and the wax (18) is melted by the application of electromagnetic energy thereto. The pressure applied via port (22) pushes the wax forward along the channel (16) toward the fluid flow path (14). The build-up of pressure causes the portion of the membrane (20) adjacent the valve seat (24) to be pushed upwards toward the valve seat (24), thereby blocking the fluid flow path (14) and closing the valve. With pressure being applied to the port (22), the wax (18) is allowed (or caused) to cool, such that it solidifies, locking the valve in the closed position.
Patent GB-2400959-A (GB)
Title: Personal possessions protector
Inventor: WALES ALEXANDER
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: The device consists of a master unit, as shown in figure 1, worn on an individual's body and one or more slave units, attached to or kept within any object. The master unit has a radio transceiver 7 that frequently transmits a signal to the slave units' transceivers 14 commanding them to immediately transmit an identifiable signal back. The device is activated when one or more slaves stop signalling, the signal from the slave becomes too weak or the slave doesn't respond within a pre-determined time. At this point the user is alerted by the base plate 9 vibrating and after a pre-determined time of no action being taken by the user the speaker 3 emits an audible warning tone. The devices include holes and or a lug to allow for attaching or fixing into place.
Patent GB-2388790-A (GB)
Title: Layered golf club grip
Inventor: CHU HONG-SUNG
IPC: A63B102/32
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: Composite golf club grip 1 comprises resilient, polymeric tube 3, outer layer 4 disposed around and bonded to tube 3, and anti-slip stitches 5, 51, 52 provided on outer layer 4. Outer layer 4 includes a flexible sheet having longitudinal ends 4a along the major axis of tube 3 and transverse ends 4b extending between the longitudinal ends. The sheet is wrapped around tube 3 solely along a circumferential direction relative to the major axis of tube 3 until longitudinal ends 4b meet, the sheet being bonded to tube 3 via cementing material 6. Tube 3 may comprise moulded or milled rubber and/or elastomer, e.g. close-celled foam, and the sheet may comprise natural or synthetic leather, polyurethane, and/or fabric. The anti-slip stitches may include embroidery (see fig's 3 and 4) or intersecting stitch lines 53. The sheet may comprise two or more sheets seamed together with anti-slip stitches (see fig's 5 and 6). Outer layer 4 may include ventilation elements (43, fig. 7), e.g. embossments, cuts or elements formed by hot pressing. Outer layer 4 may include outermost and innermost surfaces, with the ventilation elements comprising holes extending through the outermost and/or innermost surfaces (see fig's 8 and 9), and/or grooves extending in the outermost surface (see fig 11).
Patent GB-2389055-A (GB)
Title: Game ball monitoring method and apparatus
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN REUBEN
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining in a ball game (for example, tennis) the position, relative to a service reference line 12, of the first contact of the ball 14 with the playing surface 10. In play, the ball passes through a collimated light beam (42, Fig 2 not shown) to intercept light directed at a light sensing array (32), which comprises many closely spaced sensors (46) arranged in column and row formation. A signal storage means (58) includes one storage device for each of the sensors, so that the position of the ball may be tracked in the storage means as it passes through the light beam. The said position is determined by tracking in the storage means the front 14F of the ball, and for each sensed position of the ball front determining the then height 14T of the top of the ball, at a position displaced rearwardly one half the ball diameter. The detected height 14T of the top of the ball is compared for each position of the ball front with a ball reference height D to ascertain the said ball position at the moment the height of the top of the ball equates with the ball reference height. Alternatively, real-time comparisons of detected and reference ball heights may be made by a computer operating on the interrupt principle, thus obviating the need for the storage devices in the making of comparisons.
Patent GB-2394320-A (GB)
Title: Power-Based Idle Speed Control
Inventor: OKUBO CAROL LOUISE
IPC: F02D31/00
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for regulating engine idle speed by coordinating control of two engine control inputs, one of which is a slow response input 72 e.g. a throttle valve (32 Fig. 1) and the other is a fast response input 74 e.g. an ignition system affecting spark timing, variable valve timing or fuel injection. The slow input is controlled based on an idle power requirement 66 and the target idle speed 62 whereas the fast input is controlled based on the idle power requirement and the actual idle speed 64. Respective torques may be determined based on the target and actual idle speeds and these used to control the inputs which may also be controlled based on a desired and an actual power reserve. The system may be applied to a variable displacement engine.
Patent GB-2405282-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to aid three-dimensional model creation from photographic images
Inventor: MATSUMURA KOICHI
IPC: G03B15/00
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A photographic apparatus 12 for obtaining images of an object for 3D model creation comprises a camera unit 20 and an object mounting table 14 which may be rotatable. Images of the object are captured from several different orientations, thereby enabling 3D model data to be calculated. The field of view of the camera is arranged such that the table support arrangements 52a,52b and/or the table driving means 50 are not substantially within view. Furthermore, a configuration detailing the relative position of the mounting table support arrangements is detailed. The table may be transparent to allow images to be captured of the underside of the object without the need to manually invert the object.
Patent GB-2405442-A (GB)
Title: Window opening restraint
Inventor: PERRY SIMON
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: A window opening restraint comprising an elongate flexible restraint member 2, a first end 3 of which is connected to a first base 4, and a second end 5 of which is connected to a second base 6, in which the first base can be fitted to a static portion of a window, or a surrounding wall in use, and the second base can be fitted to an opening portion of a window in use, and in which the restraint member can freely rotate on its longitudinal axis in relation to the first base and the second base. Each base is formed as a housing (fig. 5) in which locking members 36 can be biassed to retain a head 33 of the restraint member 2. A key-operated locking device can be used to withdraw the members 36 to release the head 33. The restraint can be applied to other window/frame arrangements.
Patent GB-2411532-A (GB)
Title: Camera position determination
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM ALEXANDER
IPC: G06V10/147
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A method for determining the position and orientation of a camera which does not rely on the use of special markers. A set of reference images are stored, together with camera pose and feature information for each image. A first estimate of camera position is determined by comparing the current camera image with the set of reference images. A refined estimate can be obtained using features matched in the current image and in a subset of similar reference images, and in particular, the 3D positions of those features. A consistent 3D model of all stored feature information need not be provided.